A rat independent medicated bath device
By designing an independent rodent bath device, the problems of high drug solution demand and poor usage flexibility in existing equipment were solved. This enabled a reduction in drug solution dosage and flexible adjustment of experimental conditions, improving the accuracy of drug efficacy data and the comfort of experimental mice.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing rodent bath equipment typically involves immersing multiple mice in a single container, resulting in a large demand for medication, poor flexibility in use, and difficulty in maintaining consistent experimental conditions.
An independent drug bath device for rodents was designed, including a detachable cover, a limiting support and a support frame, which can independently accommodate a single laboratory mouse, is equipped with a temperature sensor and a display, and supports simultaneous experiments with multiple insulated containers.
This reduces the amount of drug solution used, improves experimental flexibility and the accuracy of drug efficacy data, and ensures the comfort of laboratory mice and the independent adjustment of experimental conditions.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal medical experimental equipment technology, and in particular to an independent drug bath device for rodents. Background Technology
[0002] Yao bathing is a unique bathing method developed by the Yao people during their long migrations and in harsh environments, utilizing the abundant natural resources of their region. Yao bathing uses a variety of natural herbs to achieve effects such as dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, detoxifying, and beautifying the skin. With the promotion of Yao bathing culture, modern Yao bathing products are constantly being innovated. During the research and development process, animal experiments are often used to determine the product's harmfulness and efficacy. Existing rodent bathing equipment typically involves immersing multiple mice simultaneously in a single container, resulting in poor flexibility in experimental use. For example, the Mongolian medicine mouse bathing device disclosed in Chinese patent CN221731063U and the rat bathing device disclosed in CN212436901U require a large amount of medicinal solution, regardless of whether the container is full or not. Furthermore, the experimental conditions for dozens of mice within the container are identical; if the experimental conditions are changed, the medicinal solution must be replaced, further complicating its use. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an independent medicated bath device for rodents, which requires less medicated solution, is flexible in application, and helps improve the accuracy of medicated efficacy data.
[0004] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] An independent medicated bath device for rodents includes an insulated barrel body, the top of which is provided with a swingable first cover and a second cover, which are detachably connected by a snap fastener.
[0006] The first cover and the second cover are respectively provided with neck supports, and after the first cover and the second cover are closed, the two neck supports form a head and neck limiting hole;
[0007] The insulated container is provided with a limiting support part, and the head and neck limiting hole and the limiting support part form a limiting space for the experimental mouse.
[0008] Furthermore, the inner wall of the neck brace is arc-shaped, and the top of the neck brace has a support edge.
[0009] Furthermore, there are multiple limiting support parts, and two adjacent limiting support parts form a clearance space for the legs or tail.
[0010] Furthermore, a support cylinder is placed inside the insulated bucket, and the limiting support part is disposed in the support cylinder, with the bottom of the support cylinder in contact with the bottom wall of the insulated bucket.
[0011] Furthermore, the independent rodent bath device also includes a support frame, which is connected to several positioning frames, each of which is used to support one of the insulated barrels.
[0012] Furthermore, the insulated barrel is equipped with a temperature sensor, and the positioning frame is equipped with a terminal for connecting to the temperature sensor.
[0013] Several of the terminals are electrically connected to a temperature display, which is also equipped with a timing unit.
[0014] Furthermore, the positioning frame is a cone, and the insulated barrel body is provided with a conical ring that mates with the cone;
[0015] Alternatively, the positioning frame is barrel-shaped, and the bottom of the insulated barrel is inserted into the positioning frame.
[0016] Furthermore, the angle between the positioning frame and the support frame is 110°-135°.
[0017] The technical solution provided by this utility model can include the following beneficial effects:
[0018] 1. The volume of the insulated container is adapted to the size of the laboratory mice, significantly reducing the amount of medication required compared to containers that can hold dozens of mice simultaneously. Furthermore, the insulated container is an independent medication bath device, allowing for experiments on at least one mouse. Multiple insulated containers can be used when multiple mice need to be tested, making experimental conditions more flexible.
[0019] 2. The limiting support and head and neck limiting holes inside the insulated container are used to limit the position of the experimental mouse and make the experimental mouse comfortable in the limited space.
[0020] 3. Several positioning frames on the support frame can position multiple insulated containers. Combined with the temperature display, multiple laboratory mice can be simultaneously subjected to drug bath experiments, and experimental parameters can be set for each insulated container. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an independent medicated bath device for rodents according to an embodiment of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the first and second covers fitting together;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the placement of the support cylinder inside the insulated container;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an independent rodent bath device according to another embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the coordination of the support frame, positioning frame, and insulated barrel body;
[0026] in,
[0027] Insulated barrel body 1, first cover 11, second cover 12, neck support 13, head and neck limiting hole 14, limiting support part 15, medicine injection connector 16, temperature sensor 18
[0028] Support frame 2, positioning frame 21
[0029] Temperature display 3
[0030] Support cylinder 4. Detailed Implementation
[0031] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0032] The following is combined Figures 1 to 5 This invention describes an independent drug bath device for rodents, which uses an independent insulated container to administer drug baths to laboratory mice, greatly reducing the amount of drug solution consumed.
[0033] The independent medicated bath device for rodents according to this utility model includes an insulated barrel 1. The top of the insulated barrel 1 is provided with a swingable first cover 11 and a second cover 12. The first cover 11 and the second cover 12 are detachably connected by a snap fastener.
[0034] The first cover 11 and the second cover 12 are respectively provided with neck supports 13. After the first cover 11 and the second cover 12 are closed, the two neck supports 13 form a head and neck limiting hole 14.
[0035] The insulated barrel 1 is provided with a limiting support part 15, and the head and neck limiting hole 14 and the limiting support part 15 form a limiting space for the experimental mouse.
[0036] The insulated container 1 of this invention is used to hold the medicinal solution. After placing the experimental mouse inside the insulated container 1, the first cover 11 and the second cover 12 are closed, so that the mouse's neck is positioned in the head and neck limiting hole 14, and the limiting support part 15 can support the mouse's buttocks, ensuring the mouse's comfortable posture within the limited space. The volume of the insulated container 1 is adapted to the experimental mouse, significantly reducing the amount of medicinal solution required compared to containers that can hold dozens of mice simultaneously. Moreover, the insulated container 1 is an independent medicinal bath device, allowing for experiments on at least one mouse. When multiple mice need to be tested, multiple insulated containers 1 can be used, making the experimental conditions more flexible. It should be noted that the volume ratio of the medicinal solution to the experimental mouse in the insulated container 1 is closer to the actual usage state of the medicinal bath product, resulting in more accurate experimental parameters regarding drug absorption and dosage.
[0037] Understandably, the insulated container 1 has a heat-preserving effect on the liquid medicine. The insulated container 1 achieves this effect through its insulation layer, slowing down the drop in the temperature of the liquid medicine. Compared to a constant-temperature drug bath, using the insulated container 1 as an experimental device for animal drug baths more closely approximates the temperature of the liquid medicine during human drug baths. For example, the insulation layer is a sponge insulation layer.
[0038] Preferably, the inner wall of the neck support 13 is arc-shaped, and the top of the neck support 13 has a supporting edge, which not only achieves the effect of limiting the position of the experimental mouse, but also improves comfort and prevents the experimental mouse from struggling during the medicated bath due to discomfort, thus affecting the experimental results.
[0039] Preferably, there are multiple limiting support parts 15, and two adjacent limiting support parts 15 form a clearance space for the legs or tail, thereby achieving a good support effect and further improving the comfort of the experimental mice in the insulated barrel 1.
[0040] In one embodiment of this invention, a support cylinder 4 is placed inside the insulated container, and a limiting support part 15 is disposed on the support cylinder 4, with the bottom of the support cylinder 4 in contact with the bottom wall of the insulated container. This ensures that the outer wall of the support cylinder 4 is in contact with the inner wall of the insulated container, thus achieving the positioning of the support cylinder 4 within the insulated container. By replacing the support cylinder 4 with different sized limiting support parts 15, it can be adapted to laboratory mice of different body shapes.
[0041] Preferably, the insulated container 1 is provided with a medicine injection connector 16 to facilitate the injection of medicine for the medicated bath into the insulated container 1. The timing of the medicine injection is flexible; the medicine can be injected before or after the laboratory mouse is placed in the container.
[0042] Optionally, the insulated container 1 is divided into multiple bath spaces by partitions (not shown in the figure), each bath space corresponding to the first cover 11 and the second cover 12, and each bath space is provided with the limiting support part 15. Specifically, if an insulated container 1 has two or one bath space, then an insulated container 1 can simultaneously contain two or three experimental mice. This allows one insulated container 1 to be used for experiments on a small number of experimental mice, ensuring both experimental flexibility and a certain number of experimental mice.
[0043] In one embodiment of this invention, the independent rodent bath device further includes a support frame 2, which is connected to a plurality of positioning frames 21. Each positioning frame 21 is used to support one of the insulated containers 1. The plurality of positioning frames 21 in the support frame 2 are used to support the insulated containers 1 to achieve stable placement of the insulated containers 1, and can also simultaneously position multiple insulated containers 1, thereby enabling simultaneous drug bath experiments on multiple laboratory mice, and experimental parameters can be set for each insulated container 1.
[0044] Preferably, the insulated barrel 1 is provided with a temperature sensor 18, and the positioning frame 21 is provided with a terminal for connecting to the temperature sensor 18; several of the terminals are electrically connected to the temperature display 3, and the temperature display 3 is also provided with a timing unit.
[0045] The temperature sensor 18 and temperature display 3 facilitate operators to monitor the temperature of the medicine solution in each insulated tank 1. The timing unit in the temperature display 3 can time the bath time. For example, when the terminal is connected to the temperature sensor 18, the timing unit is triggered to start timing and time each insulated tank 1 separately. When the time reaches the set time, a prompt sound will be emitted.
[0046] For example, the positioning frame 21 is a cone, and the heat-insulating barrel 1 is provided with a conical ring that mates with the cone. In this case, the connection end of the temperature sensor 18 is located at the lower end of the conical ring, and the terminal is located at the bottom end of the cone. When the heat-insulating barrel 1 is inserted into the cone, the temperature sensor 18 can be connected to the terminal. Alternatively, the positioning frame 21 is barrel-shaped, and the bottom of the heat-insulating barrel 1 is inserted into the positioning frame 21. The connection end of the temperature sensor 18 is located at the bottom end of the heat-insulating barrel 1, and the terminal is located at the bottom end of the positioning frame 21. After the heat-insulating barrel 1 is inserted into the positioning frame 21, the terminal is connected to the temperature sensor 18.
[0047] To further improve the comfort of the experimental mice during the medicated bath, the angle between the positioning frame and the support frame is 110°-135°.
[0048] Other components and operations of the independent rodent bath device according to the embodiments of this utility model are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.
[0049] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this utility model. Furthermore, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of these features, used to distinguish and describe features, without any order or emphasis.
[0050] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0051] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0052] In this specification, the terms "embodiment," "example," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0053] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A separate medicated bath device for rodents, characterized in that, It includes an insulated bucket body, and the top of the insulated bucket body is provided with a swingable first cover and a second cover, which are detachably connected by a buckle; The first cover and the second cover are respectively provided with neck supports, and after the first cover and the second cover are closed, the two neck supports form a head and neck limiting hole; The insulated container is provided with a limiting support part, and the head and neck limiting hole and the limiting support part form a limiting space for the experimental mouse.
2. The independent medicated bath device for rodents according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the neck brace is arc-shaped, and the top of the neck brace has a support edge.
3. The independent medicated bath device for rodents according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are multiple limiting support parts, and two adjacent limiting support parts form a clearance space for the legs or tail.
4. The independent rodent bath device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The insulation container contains a support cylinder, and the limiting support part is disposed in the support cylinder, with the bottom of the support cylinder in contact with the bottom wall of the insulation container.
5. The independent medicated bath device for rodents according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, It also includes a support frame, which is connected to a plurality of positioning frames, each of which is used to support one of the insulated barrels.
6. The independent medicated bath device for rodents according to claim 5, characterized in that, The insulated barrel is equipped with a temperature sensor, and the positioning frame is equipped with a terminal for connecting to the temperature sensor. Several of the terminals are electrically connected to a temperature display, which is also equipped with a timing unit.
7. The independent medicated bath device for rodents according to claim 5, characterized in that, The positioning frame is a cone, and the heat-insulating barrel body is provided with a conical ring that mates with the cone; Alternatively, the positioning frame is barrel-shaped, and the bottom of the insulated barrel is inserted into the positioning frame.
8. The independent medicated bath device for rodents according to claim 5, characterized in that, The angle between the positioning frame and the support frame is 100°-135°.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Rat medicated bath device
CN212436901U
Mongolian medicine mouse bath therapy instrument
CN221731063U