Animal aerosol preference behavior detection system

Abstract

The utility model relates to an animal aerosol preference behavior detection system, and belongs to the technical field of animal behavior detection. The triggering device, the drinking water reward device and the data recording device are arranged in the box body, the at least two aerosol release devices are arranged outside the box body, the triggering device is used for triggering operation of animals, and corresponding effective operation is set for each aerosol release device. The triggering device controls the corresponding aerosol release device to release the corresponding aerosol into the box body when detecting effective operation of the animal and controls the water drinking award device to carry out water drinking awarding on the animal at the same time, and the effective operation of the animal on each aerosol release device is recorded through the data recording device. Therefore, the animal aerosol preference behavior can be detected. Therefore, the animal aerosol preference behavior detection device can effectively detect the animal aerosol preference behavior, and is simple in structure and easy to implement.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to an animal aerosol preference behavior detection system belongs to animal behavior detection technical field. BACKGROUND

[0002] Aerosol is a dispersed system formed by solid or liquid particles suspended in gas, which has important application value in medicine, environmental protection and industrial production. Aerosol preference refers to the selective preference behavior of animals or humans to different aerosol particles in the environment. In the study, by observing the selective behavior of animals or humans to different aerosols under certain conditions, we can understand their preference degree to different aerosol particles. This behavior can reflect the perception and preference of organisms to aerosol components in the environment, which helps to better understand the mechanism of its influence on health, behavior and ecology.

[0003] Research on aerosol preference behavior is of great significance to the development of medicine, environmental protection and product development, and helps to understand the preference and response of organisms to particles in the environment. For example: studying the preference behavior of animals or humans to different aerosols in order to better understand the perception and response mechanism of organisms to particles in the environment, so as to better evaluate its influence on health and ecology; in the field of drug delivery and medical application, especially in the field of respiratory drug delivery, studying the preference behavior of animals to different aerosols can help optimize the delivery method of drugs, improve drug absorption rate and efficacy, and improve the treatment experience of patients; in the field of environmental monitoring and air purification, understanding the preference of humans to different aerosols can be used to design more effective air purification devices to help purify indoor and outdoor air, improve air quality and protect people's health; in product development and market research, studying the preference behavior of humans to different aerosols can provide important market research data and product development direction for related industries such as tobacco, spices, cosmetics, etc., improving the competitiveness and market share of products.

[0004] Therefore, in summary, the study of aerosol preference is of great significance to drug delivery, environmental protection, product development and other fields. The Chinese patent application file with publication number CN117015324A discloses an aerosol generating system and a computer implemented method, specifically discloses an aerosol generating system including an aerosol generating device, a feedback interface and a preference identification system. The aerosol generating device is used to generate corresponding aerosol, the feedback interface is used to receive user response data reflecting the user's response to the inhaled generated aerosol, and the preference identification system is used to identify the user's preferred aerosol according to the user response data. Although it also discloses the identification of aerosol preference, the object of inhaled aerosol in this file is human, and when detecting animal aerosol preference behavior, this system cannot be applied. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0005] The utility model discloses a kind of animal aerosol preference behavior detection systems, to realize the detection of animal preference behavior.

[0006] The utility model discloses a kind of animal aerosol preference behavior detection systems to solve the above technical problems, the detection system includes the box that can accommodate experimental animal activity, trigger device, drinking water rewarding device and data recording device are arranged in box, at least two aerosol release devices are arranged outside box, different aerosols are respectively used to release, trigger device is triggered for the operation of animal in box, and trigger operation result is fed back to corresponding aerosol release device, aerosol release device is released into box based on the effective operation of animal to trigger device through the aperture on box with corresponding aerosol;Drinking water rewarding device is used to carry out drinking water reward when detecting the effective operation of animal to trigger device, data recording device is used to record the effective operation of animal to trigger device, to realize the detection of different aerosol preference behavior of animal;Effective operation to trigger device refers to the behavior that can control the aerosol release device to release aerosol into box, each aerosol release device has corresponding effective operation.

[0007] Further, the trigger device is a touch screen, a pressure rod module or a button module, the number of touch screen or button module is equal to the number of aerosol release device, and each aerosol release device is controlled by the corresponding touch screen or button module.

[0008] Further, the aerosol release device is a spraying device, an aerosol spraying device or a smoke generating system.

[0009] Further, the drinking water rewarding device is fixedly arranged in the position contacted by animal in box, and the trigger device controls the drinking water rewarding device to discharge water according to set time or water discharge amount after detecting effective operation.

[0010] Further, the drinking water rewarding device is arranged in the box by moving mechanism, and the trigger device controls the moving mechanism to move the drinking water rewarding device from the position not contacted by animal to the position contacted by animal to realize the drinking water reward of animal after detecting effective operation, and controls the moving mechanism to move the drinking water rewarding device from the position contacted by animal to the position not contacted by animal after reward is completed.

[0011] Further, the data recording device is a sensor or a camera.

[0012] Further, the box is further provided with an aerosol exhaust hole, the aerosol exhaust hole is connected with an aerosol mass concentration detector and a constant-flow gas sampler outside the box through a pipeline, the aerosol mass concentration detector is used for recording the aerosol concentration flowing through the pipeline; and the constant-flow gas sampler is used for providing the one-way stable flow rate of the gas flowing out of the box.

[0013] Further, the trigger device is a touch screen, a button module or a pressure rod module.

[0014] The animal aerosol preference behavior detection system has the advantages that as a pioneering invention, the animal aerosol preference behavior detection system is provided with a trigger device, a water reward device and a data recording device in the box, and at least two aerosol release devices are provided outside the box, the trigger device is used for triggering operation of the animal, and each aerosol release device is provided with a corresponding effective operation, the trigger device controls the corresponding aerosol release device to release the corresponding aerosol into the box when detecting the effective operation of the animal, and simultaneously controls the water reward device to reward the animal with water, and the data recording device records the effective operation of the animal on each aerosol release device, so that the detection of the aerosol preference behavior of the animal is realized. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is a principle schematic view of the animal aerosol preference behavior detection system of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 is a schematic view of the water reward device adopted in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0017] wherein 1 is a syringe, 2 is a water dispenser, 3 is a peristaltic pump, 4 is a hose, 5 is a water window, 6 is a gas and cable inlet, 7 is an aerosol inlet, 8 is a trigger device, 9 is an aerosol exhaust hole, 10 is an aerosol mass concentration detector, and 11 is a constant-flow gas sampler. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The specific embodiment of the utility model will be further described in combination with the drawings.

[0019] The animal aerosol preference behavior detection system adopted in this utility model includes a triggering device, a drinking reward device, and a data recording device installed inside the enclosure, and at least two aerosol release devices installed outside the enclosure. The triggering device is used by the animal to trigger the operation, and each aerosol release device is set with a corresponding effective operation. When the animal's effective operation is detected, the triggering device controls the corresponding aerosol release device to release the corresponding aerosol into the enclosure, and at the same time controls the drinking reward device to reward the animal with drinking water. The data recording device records the animal's effective operation of each aerosol release device, so as to realize the detection of animal aerosol preference behavior.

[0020] The following detailed explanation uses two types of aerosol preferences as examples. The detection system in this embodiment is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the device includes a housing containing a triggering device 8, a drinking reward device, and a data recording device. The housing has multiple openings: an aerosol inlet 7, a gas and cable inlet 6, and an aerosol exhaust port 9. An aerosol release device is located outside the housing, injecting aerosols into the housing through the aerosol inlet 7. Each aerosol release device contains a corresponding type of aerosol, and each device is controlled by the triggering device. Since this embodiment focuses on detecting two types of aerosol preference behaviors, two aerosol release devices are used, one for releasing aerosol A and the other for releasing aerosol B. The experimental animal can control the release of aerosols through the triggering device. The corresponding effective triggering operations for these two aerosol release devices are pre-set.

[0021] Specifically, the triggering device can be a touchscreen, operation buttons, or a lever. For example, when using a touchscreen, two touchscreens can be set up, each connected to one of the two aerosol release devices, with each touchscreen controlling one aerosol release device. Alternatively, a single touchscreen can be used, allowing control of the two aerosol release devices by touching different locations (e.g., touching the left or right screen). When using operation buttons, two buttons can be set up, each controlling one aerosol release device. For instance, the effective operation of the first aerosol release device is triggered by operating button #1, and the effective operation of the second aerosol release device is triggered by operating button #2. Thus, when the animal triggers operating button #1, the corresponding first aerosol release device will release aerosol A into the chamber through the opening. If a lever module is used, this module includes a lever for operation by the experimental animal and a trigger circuit for detecting the lever's movement. The trigger circuit, which works in conjunction with the lever, detects the lever's movement and uses this trigger circuit to control the aerosol release device and the drinking reward device.

[0022] The aerosol release device in this embodiment can deliver aerosols into the chamber in the form of a spray device, aerosol injection device, or a smoke generation system. For example, when a spray device is used, under the control of the corresponding trigger device, the control module of the spray device receives a valid operation from the corresponding trigger device and controls the spray device to operate. The spray device can then inject the corresponding aerosol into the chamber through the opening in the chamber in a spray manner. A suitable release method can be selected according to experimental requirements. The atomization efficiency and atomized particle parameters all meet the OECD inhalation guidelines and the national standard technical requirements for pesticide and chemical toxicity testing.

[0023] The water reward device in this embodiment is also controlled by a triggering device. The water reward device in this embodiment is as follows: Figure 2 As shown, the device includes a syringe 1, a water drinker 2, and a peristaltic pump 3. The syringe 1 and the water drinker 2 are connected by a hose 4. The syringe 1 is mounted on the peristaltic pump 3. The water drinker 2 is placed in the enclosure. The experimental animal drinks water through the drinking window 5. The triggering device can control the peristalsis of the peristaltic pump 3 to drive the push rod of the syringe 1 to move, thereby dispensing water from the water drinker to reward the experimental animal. When the triggering device detects a valid operation by the animal, it controls the corresponding aerosol release device to release the corresponding aerosol into the enclosure and simultaneously controls the drinking reward device to prepare to reward the animal with drinking water. Regardless of the type of aerosol released, the experimental animal can receive a drinking reward. The triggering device controls the water dispenser to move from a location inaccessible to the experimental animal to a location where the animal can access it, thus rewarding the animal with water. After the reward is given, the device is then moved back to a location inaccessible to the animal. The movement of the water dispenser can be achieved through a moving mechanism. Alternatively, the water dispenser can be fixedly positioned within the enclosure where the animal can access it. When a reward is needed, the triggering device controls the water dispenser to dispensing water for a set time, and then stops dispensing water after the set time. Another possible implementation is that the triggering device controls the water dispenser to dispense water according to a set volume.

[0024] The data recording device is used to record the preferred behaviors of animal aerosols. In this embodiment, it mainly records the experimental animal's operation of the trigger device. Therefore, the data recording device can be a camera or other sensor-type devices, such as infrared sensors, pressure sensors, or voltage / current sensors. When a mouse touches the trigger device, the sensor detects a signal change. If the signal reaches a certain threshold and is determined to be a valid operation rather than a false touch, a count is added. For example, if an infrared sensor is placed on either side of the trigger device, and the mouse extends its head or hand, blocking the infrared signal, a count is added. Similarly, if a pressure sensor is used, and the mouse touches the screen or pressure bar, the sensor receives the signal and a count is added.

[0025] When the triggering device is two touch screens or two operation buttons, and the data recording device is a camera, the camera is used to record the effective operation of the experimental animal on the two touch screens or the two operation buttons, and then the number of effective operations of the experimental animal on each touch screen or each operation button is counted in the whole experimental stage, and the number of effective operations reflects the preference of the experimental animal to the aerosol, for example, touch screen A is operated 10 times, and touch screen B is operated 15 times, wherein touch screen A and touch screen B control the release devices of aerosol A and aerosol B respectively, and it is indicated that the animal has a certain preference for aerosol B.

[0026] In addition, the aerosol exhaust hole 9 on the box is connected with the aerosol mass concentration detector 10 and the constant-flow gas sampler 11 in the outside environment through pipelines in sequence, the aerosol mass concentration detector 10 is used for recording the aerosol concentration flowing through the gas circuit; the constant-flow gas sampler 11 is used for providing the one-way stable flow rate of the gas flowing out of the box. The aerosol mass concentration detector can display the change of the aerosol particulate matter concentration in real time, so as to facilitate some experiments needing to pay attention to the particulate matter concentration. For example, if an experiment needs to control the particulate matter concentration of drug A and solvent B to be consistent, the aerosol particulate matter concentration can be observed in real time, and the aerosol particulate matter concentration level can be adjusted by changing the atomization time and other experimental parameter settings. The utility model can effectively realize the detection of the aerosol preference behavior of the animal, and the structure adopted is simple and easy to operate, and a high-efficiency and accurate detection method is provided for the research on the aerosol preference behavior of the animal.

Claims

1. An animal aerosol preference behavior detection system, characterized in that, The detection system includes a box capable of accommodating experimental animals. Inside the box are a triggering device, a drinking reward device, and a data recording device. Outside the box are at least two aerosol release devices, each releasing a different aerosol. The triggering device is activated by the animal inside the box, and the triggering result is fed back to the corresponding aerosol release device. Based on the animal's effective action on the triggering device, the aerosol release device releases the corresponding aerosol into the box through an opening in the box. The drinking reward device rewards the animal with water when effective action on the triggering device is detected. The data recording device records the animal's effective actions on the triggering device to detect different aerosol preferences in the animal. Effective action on the triggering device refers to the ability to control the aerosol release device to release aerosols into the box; each aerosol release device has a corresponding effective action.

2. The animal aerosol preference behavior detection system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The triggering device is a touch screen, a lever module, or a button module. The number of touch screens or button modules is equal to the number of aerosol release devices, and each aerosol release device is controlled by a corresponding touch screen or button module.

3. The animal aerosol preference behavior detection system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aerosol release device is a spray device, an aerosol injection device, or a smoke generation system.

4. The animal aerosol preference behavior detection system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drinking reward device is fixedly installed in the box where the animal can contact it. After the triggering device detects a valid operation, it controls the drinking reward device to dispense water according to the set time or water volume.

5. The animal aerosol preference behavior detection system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water reward device is installed in the box via a moving mechanism. After detecting a valid operation, the triggering device controls the moving mechanism to move the water reward device from a position inaccessible to the animal to a position where it can reach the animal, thereby rewarding the animal with drinking water. After the reward is completed, the triggering device controls the moving mechanism to move the water reward device from a position where the animal can reach the animal to a position where it cannot reach the animal.

6. The animal aerosol preference behavior detection system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The data recording device is a sensor or a camera.

7. The animal aerosol preference behavior detection system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The enclosure is also equipped with an aerosol exhaust port, which is connected to an aerosol mass concentration detector and a constant flow gas sampler outside the enclosure via a pipeline. The aerosol mass concentration detector is used to record the aerosol concentration flowing through the gas path; the constant flow gas sampler is used to provide a unidirectional stable flow rate of gas out of the enclosure.

8. The animal aerosol preference behavior detection system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The triggering device is a touch screen, a button module, or a lever module.

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