The disclosure herein generally relates to an RFID tag insertion cartridge and an RFID tag insertion tool.
Radio frequency identification (“RFID”) tags can be implanted in an animal for identifying the animal, for example. The procedure to implant the RFID tag may require two highly skilled persons and can take many minutes to complete. An easier way to implant RFID tags that can be performed by less skilled persons quickly and safely is desirable.
Disclosed hererin is an RFID tag insertion cartridge. The RFID tag insertion cartridge comprises a hollow needle in which an RFID tag is disposed. The RFID tag insertion cartridge comprises a carriage that is movably mounted and to which the hollow needle is attached for withdrawing the needle. The RFID tag insertion cartridge comprises a stop pin disposed in the hollow needle for stopping an inward movement of the RFID tag when the needle is withdrawn and so eject the RFID tag.
An embodiment comprises a fitting for removable attachment to an RFID tag insertion tool operable to move the carriage. The fitting may be configured for uniquely orientating the RFID insertion cartridge with respect to the RFID tag insertion tool when attached thereto. The fitting may comprise at least one of a plurality of different diameter radial pins and a plurality of different width slots for receiving the plurality of different diameter radial pins. The fitting may comprise a bayonet fitting.
In an embodiment, an end of the stop pin is for abutting the RFID tag. Another end of the stop pin may comprise a hook.
In an embodiment, the carriage comprises a proximal end configured to be engagingly received by a distal end of the fitting for retaining the needle within the housing when so withdrawn.
An embodiment comprises a housing comprising a linear bearing surface in contact with a plurality of protruding linear bearing pads of the carriage.
Disclosed herein is an RFID tag insertion tool. The RFID tag insertion tool comprises an actuator that is user operable and a transmission assembly operationally coupled to the actuator. The transmission assembly comprises a coupler configured to couple to an RFID insertion cartridge and when so coupled transmit movement of the actuator to a needle of the RFID tag insertion cartridge. The RFID tag insertion tool comprises a biasing element arranged to inwardly bias the coupler.
In an embodiment, the transmission assembly comprises a displacement multiplier. The displacement multiplier may comprise a pinion arranged to move with the actuator. The displacement multiplier comprises a fixed rack and a translatably mounted rack that meshes with the pinion.
An embodiment comprises a housing in which the fixed rack is fixed.
An embodiment comprises a user releasable catch for outwardly retaining the coupling.
An embodiment comprises a fitting for removable attachment of the RFID tag insertion tool. The fitting may be configured for uniquely orientating the RFID insertion cartridge with respect to the RFID tag insertion tool when attached thereto. The fitting may comprise at least one of a plurality of different diameter radial pins and a plurality of different width slots for receiving the plurality of different diameter radial pins. The fitting may comprise a bayonet fitting.
Any of the various features of each of the above disclosures, and of the various features of the embodiments described below, can be combined as suitable and desired.
Embodiments will now be described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying figures in which:
The RFID tag insertion cartridge 10 comprising a fitting 20 for removable attachment to an RFID tag insertion tool operable to move the carriage 14.
An end of the stop pin 18 is disposed in the hollow needle 12 (and so hidden) for abutting the RFID tag therein. Another end 26 of the stop pin 18 comprises a hook.
The carriage 14 comprises a proximal end 28 configured to be engagingly received by the distal end 30 of the fitting 20 for retaining the needle 12 within the shell when so withdrawn. The proximal end 28 is received into at least one slot 32 defined by the fitting 20. When so received, a friction fit between the proximal end 28 of the carriage 14 and the distal end of the fitting 20 holds the needle to the fitting. The proximal end 28 of the carriage 14 comprises at least one, and in this embodiment a plurality of friction elements 38 in the form of side-wall engaging protrusions 40,42 for the frictional fit.
In this but not all embodiments, the housing 12 comprises a linear bearing surface 34 in contact with the carriage 14. In an alternative embodiment, the housing may be replaced with a cage or framework with the linear bearing. In yet another embodiment, the linear bearing surface 34 may be replaced with a roller bearing, or generally any suitable form of bearing.
The transmission assembly 104 comprises a displacement multiplier 110 in the form of a displacement doubler 110. The displacement multiplier 110 comprises a translatably mounted pinion 104 operationally coupled to the actuator 102 (in this embodiment attached to by way of an axle attached to the actuator 102 and around which the pinion rotates). The translatably mounted pinion 114 meshes with a fixed rack 116 best seen in
In use, the user attaches the cartridge 10 to the tool 100 and operates the actuator 102 in the form of the button by moving it inwardly until the catch 122 catches on the pin 130. The user then inserts the needle 12 into an animal. The user then releases the catch 122 by pressing button 134 resulting in the withdrawal of the needle into the housing 16 and so deposit the RFID tag. The needle 12 is then withdrawn leaving the RFID tag within the animal.
Variations and/or modifications may be made to the embodiments described without departing from the spirit or ambit of the invention. The present embodiments are, therefore, to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. Reference to a feature disclosed herein does not mean that all embodiments must include the feature.
Prior art, if any, described herein is not to be taken as an admission that the prior art forms part of the common general knowledge in any jurisdiction.
In the claims which follow and in the preceding description of the invention, except where the context requires otherwise due to express language or necessary implication, the word “comprise” or variations such as “comprises” or “comprising” is used in an inclusive sense, that is to specify the presence of the stated features but not to preclude the presence or addition of further features in various embodiments of the invention.
The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/571,762, filed Oct. 12, 2017, and PCT International Application No.: PCT/AU2018/051109, filed Oct. 12, 2018, both of which are entitled, “AN RFID TAG INSERTION CARTRIDGE AND AN RFID TAG INSERTION TOOL”, and both of which are hereby incorporated herein in their entirety by reference.
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