A new type of monkey chair

Abstract

The present invention discloses a new type of monkey chair, which is a box body including a top surface, a bottom surface and an inclined front surface connecting the top surface and the bottom surface, wherein the inclined front surface includes a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface which are continuously connected from the top surface to the bottom surface and have different inclination angles with the top surface, respectively, the first inclined surface is used to fix the monkey's neck, and the second inclined surface is used to facilitate the experiment of the monkey in the monkey chair. A horizontal test platform is provided below the second inclined surface; the monkey chair is also provided with a lifting device, which includes a support plate, a lifting mechanism, a driving mechanism and a stop unlocking mechanism; the driving mechanism and the stop unlocking mechanism are located on the side adjacent to the inclined front surface. The present invention can make the monkey's tail, head and hands have a good and comfortable position, which is conducive to the experiment, and can be adjusted according to the height and body size of the monkey to the best position for the experiment, thereby improving the efficiency of the experiment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of animal experimental devices, in particular to a novel monkey chair. Background Art

[0002] A monkey chair is an experimental device for conducting behavioral experiments on monkeys. Currently, the known monkey chairs have complex structures. Most of them have large spaces, occupying the experimental space and leaving a large range of activities for the monkeys. The monkeys will turn around, jump or shrink their bodies to one side, which is not conducive to the monkeys' cooperation with behavioral experiments; another part of the monkey chairs has more restrictions on the monkeys' shapes and there is no reasonable space for activities, which easily causes the monkeys to be anxious and unable to conduct relevant experiments. Moreover, the monkey chairs usually cannot adjust the monkeys to the best comfortable position for experiments, including the monkeys' tails, heads, hands, etc., and for monkeys of different sizes, there is no good lifting device inside the monkey chair, and it cannot be adjusted to the best position according to the size of the monkey, and thus the monkeys cannot have a good comfortable position for experiments, and will inevitably not cooperate with the experiment, reducing the experimental efficiency. For this reason, the present invention proposes a new type of monkey chair for solving the above problems. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a new type of monkey chair to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a new type of monkey chair, which is a box body including a top surface, a bottom surface and an inclined front surface connecting the top surface and the bottom surface, the inclined front surface includes a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface which are continuously connected from the top surface to the bottom surface and have different inclination angles with the top surface respectively, the first inclined surface is used to fix the monkey's neck, and the second inclined surface is used to facilitate experiments on the monkey in the monkey chair.

[0005] Preferably, a first opening is provided in the middle of the first inclined surface, first sliding grooves are provided on both sides of the first opening, and the first inclined surface is also provided with a collar which is slidably connected to the first sliding groove and is used to fix the monkey head.

[0006] Preferably, a first positioning structure is provided at the top of the first slide groove, and the first positioning structure includes a threaded socket corresponding to the top of the first slide groove. The first positioning structure also includes an insertion rod and a T-shaped key. The surface of one end of the insertion rod is provided with a thread, and the other end is provided with a hexagonal hole. The T-shaped key matches the hexagonal hole. The insertion rod crosses the top of the first slide groove under the rotation of the T-shaped key to prevent the collar provided in the first slide groove from being moved out of the top of the first slide groove by the monkey.

[0007] Preferably, the second inclined surface is located below the first inclined surface, a second opening is provided above the second inclined surface, second slide grooves are provided above and below the second opening on the second inclined surface, and two transparent baffles that open and close left and right are provided between the second slide grooves.

[0008] Preferably, the side surfaces of the box body adjacent to the two transparent baffles are respectively provided with second positioning structures for positioning the two transparent baffles, the second positioning structures include a butterfly screw and a slide, the slide is provided with an adjustment slot, the butterfly screw adjusts the length of the slide extending out of the side surface of the box body through the adjustment slot to position the transparent baffle, and the second positioning structure is arranged on the side surface of the box body to better prevent the monkey in the monkey chair from opening the transparent baffle with its monkey hands.

[0009] Preferably, the monkey chair also includes a triangular partition in front of the chest, one side of which is fixed between two transparent baffles on the second inclined plane, and the other two sides of the triangular partition are suspended in the box, so that the monkey's chest can be attached to one of the inclined sides, and the other inclined side is suspended in the air, which can prevent the monkey from using his left hand to extend from the corresponding window of the right transparent baffle 7 to complete the test task that should be completed by the right hand, and vice versa.

[0010] Preferably, a support frame is provided on the second inclined surface below the transparent baffle, and a horizontal test platform is provided on the support frame. Different test equipment can be placed on the test platform to test the monkeys.

[0011] Preferably, a plurality of slide rails are provided on the test platform.

[0012] Preferably, the monkey chair also includes a back side, and the two adjacent side surfaces of the back side and the end surface connected to the back side are respectively provided with third sliding grooves, and the back side is provided with a back plate, and the back plate is plugged into the third sliding grooves.

[0013] Preferably, the monkey chair is also provided with a lifting device, which includes a support plate, a lifting mechanism located under the support plate, a driving mechanism for driving the lifting mechanism to perform lifting movements, and a stopping and unlocking mechanism for stopping and unlocking the lifting mechanism; the support plate, the lifting mechanism and the driving mechanism are located inside the monkey chair, and the driving mechanism and the stopping and unlocking mechanism are located on the side adjacent to the inclined front face.

[0014] Preferably, the lifting mechanism adopts a gear rack transmission structure, and the transmission is in the form of gear meshing, which not only ensures smooth transmission, but also has a long service life and low production cost.

[0015] Preferably, the driving mechanism is a hand-cranked driving mechanism, which is easy to use and control.

[0016] Preferably, the stop and unlock mechanism is a push-type stop and unlock mechanism, which is easy to operate and has a stable stop and unlock effect.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The present invention can make the tail, head and hands of the monkey have a very good comfortable position, which is conducive to the experiment; it can be adjusted according to the height and body size of the monkey to the best position for the experiment, thereby improving the experimental efficiency. By setting up the experimental platform, multiple subject experiments can be carried out on the monkey. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 is a first stereogram of the structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 is a second stereogram of the structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first inclined surface, the first sliding groove and the first positioning structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second inclined surface, the second slide groove and the second positioning structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the left side of the lifting device in the main body of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the right side of the lifting device in the main body of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the crank and disc connection structure of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 8 It is a partial cross-sectional view of the internal connection structure of the disk of the present invention;

[0027] Fig. 9 It is a rear view of the present invention.

[0028] Fig.10 It is a side view of the present invention.

[0029] Fig.11 It is a top view of the present invention.

[0030] In the figure: 1 main body, 2 first slide groove, 3 collar, 4 threaded rod, 6 second slide groove, 7 transparent baffle, 8 handle, 33 slide plate, 34 butterfly screw, 35 first inclined plane, 36 second inclined plane, 37 third inclined plane, 38 test platform, 40 support frame, 41 box side, 42 back plate, 43 third slide groove, 44 side handle, 45 T-type key, 46 fixed sliding caster, 47 movable sliding caster, 48 chest triangle partition, first fixed block 9, second Fixed block 10, convex slider 11, rack 12, support plate 13, cylinder 14, first gear 15, connecting rod 16, second gear 17, crank 18, fixed groove 19, disc 20, first slot 21, second slot 22, first plug column 23, second plug column 24, first spring 25, elastic card 26, first plug block 27, second plug block 28, second spring 29, first extrusion block 30, second extrusion block 31, third spring 32. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are described clearly and completely below. The embodiments of the present invention and all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] See Figure See Figure Figures 1 to 11 The present invention provides a technical solution: a new type of monkey chair, which is a box including a top surface, a bottom surface, a back surface, an inclined front surface and two box side surfaces 41, the inclined front surface includes a first inclined surface 35, a second inclined surface 36, and a third inclined surface 37 which are continuously connected from the top surface to the bottom surface, wherein the first inclined surface 35, the second inclined surface 36, and the third inclined surface 37 are inclined at angles of 45°, 60°, and 90° to the top surface respectively, wherein the third inclined surface 37 is connected to the bottom surface, a support frame 40 is provided below the second inclined surface 36, a horizontal test platform 38 is provided on the support frame 40, and three slide rails are provided on the test platform 38. The first inclined surface 35 is inclined downward by 45°, which is in line with the monkey's head tilted downward posture when sitting, which not only meets the experimental requirements but also improves the monkey's comfort. At the same time, the monkey can clearly see the items on the test platform 38. The second inclined surface 36 is in line with the angle of inclination of the monkey's front sitting position, so that the second inclined surface 36 can be completely fitted with the monkey's front, which not only improves the comfort, but also reduces the distance between the monkey and the test platform 38, so as to better complete various task tests on the test platform 38.

[0033] A first opening is provided in the middle of the first inclined surface 35, and first slide grooves 2 are provided on both sides of the first opening. The first inclined surface 35 is also provided with a collar 3 that is slidably connected to the first slide groove 2 and is used to fix the monkey head. A first positioning structure is provided at the top of the first slide groove 2, and the first positioning structure includes a threaded rod 4, a T-key 45, and a corresponding insertion hole at the top of the first slide groove 2. The threaded rod 4 has a thread on one end surface and a hexagonal hole at the other end. The T-key 45 matches the hexagonal hole. The threaded rod 4 crosses the top of the first slide groove 2 under the rotation of the T-key 45. The threaded rod 4 and the T-key 45 are used in combination, which is convenient for the test personnel to tighten and unscrew the threaded rod 4 and the first slide groove 2, so as to better prevent the monkey in the monkey chair from moving the collar 3 out of the first slide groove 2.

[0034] The second inclined surface 36 is located below the first inclined surface 35, and a second opening is provided on the second inclined surface 36. A second slide groove 6 is provided above and below the second opening of the second inclined surface 36. The second positioning structure includes a butterfly screw 34 and a slide 33. The slide 33 is provided with an adjustment groove. The butterfly screw 34 adjusts the length of the slide 33 extending out of the side surface 41 of the box body through the adjustment groove to position the transparent baffle 7. The second positioning structure is provided on the side surface 41 of the box body to better prevent the monkey in the monkey chair from opening the transparent baffle 7 through the monkey hand.

[0035] The second inclined surface 36 is also provided with a chest triangular baffle 48, one oblique side of the chest triangular baffle 48 is fixed between the two transparent baffles 7 on the second inclined surface 36, and the other two oblique sides of the chest triangular baffle 48 are suspended in the box body, so that the monkey's chest can be attached to one oblique side and the other oblique side is suspended in the air, which can prevent the monkey from using his left hand to extend from the corresponding window of the right transparent baffle 7 to complete the experimental task that should be completed by the right hand, and vice versa.

[0036] The monkey chair also includes a back side, and the two adjacent side surfaces of the back side and the end faces connected to the back side are respectively provided with third slide grooves 43, and the back side is provided with a back panel 42, which is plugged into the third slide grooves 43 so that the monkey can be placed in the monkey chair. A placement groove with an arched opening is provided under the back panel to facilitate the monkey to extend its tail.

[0037] The bottom of the box is also provided with two movable casters 47 and two fixed feet 46, which are convenient for moving and fixing the position of the monkey chair. The side 41 of the box is provided with two side handles 44, which are convenient for moving the monkey chair;

[0038] The support plate comprises a support plate 13, and cylinders 14 are integrally formed on the upper end surface of the support plate 13 and are arranged equidistantly. The purpose of arranging the cylinders 14 here is to facilitate the monkey to stand and grasp.

[0039] The lifting mechanism of the lifting device includes a first fixed block 9 and a second fixed block 10 which are symmetrically arranged on the inner bottom end surface of the main body 1, a convex slide groove is arranged in the first fixed block 9, and the convex slide groove is slidably connected to the convex slider 11, the convex slider 11 is integrally arranged with a rack 12, and a support plate 13 is integrally arranged on the upper end of the rack 12, the rack 12 is meshed with a first gear 15, the first gear 15 is integrally arranged at both ends of a connecting rod 16, the connecting rod 16 is penetrated and arranged in the second fixed block 10, and one of the first gears 15 is meshed with a second gear 17, where the second gear 17 is required to have the same tooth angle and module as the first gear 15, the first gear 15 and the rack 12 have the same tooth angle and module, and a limiting block is integrally arranged at one end of the rack 12, where the limiting block is arranged at the bottom end of the rack 12, the purpose of which is to limit the rising height of the rack 12 and prevent the rack 12 from sliding down from the convex slide groove.

[0040] The driving mechanism of the lifting device includes a second gear 17 and a crank 18 . The second gear 17 is meshedly connected with the first gear 15 . The second gear 17 is integrally formed at one end of the crank 18 , and the crank 18 is penetrated in the main body 1 .

[0041] The locking and unlocking mechanism of the lifting device includes a disc 20, a first slot 21, a second slot 22, a first plug post 23, a second plug post 24, a first spring 25, an elastic card 26, a first plug block 27, a second plug block 28, a second spring 29, a first extrusion block 30, a second extrusion block 31, and a third spring 32; the disc 20 is sleeved on the crank 18, the side wall of the main body 1 is provided with a fixed slot 19, and the disc 20 is provided with a first slot 21, wherein the first slot 21 and the fixed slot 19 are provided at corresponding positions, the diameters of the two are equal, and the fixed slot 19 is distributed in an annular manner, that is, when the first slot 21 reaches the position of the fixed slot 19, the center lines of the two are on the same straight line, the second slot 22 is provided at one end of the first slot 21, the first slot 21 is plugged with the first plug post 23, the second slot 22 is plugged with the second plug post 24, and the first spring 25 is integrally formed at one end of the second plug post 24 , and the other end of the first spring 25 is integrally formed and arranged in the second slot 22, a card slot is arranged on the side of the first slot 21, and a third slot is arranged at the other end of the card slot, a fourth slot is arranged at one end of the third slot, the third slot is plugged with the first plug block 27, and the fourth slot is plugged with the second plug block 28, and a second spring 29 is integrally formed at one end of the fourth plug block 28, and the card slot is slidably connected with the first extrusion block 30 and the second extrusion block 31, the first extrusion block 30 and the second extrusion block 31 are connected by a connecting rod, and the connecting rod passes through the fixing plate, the fixing plate is integrally formed and arranged in the card slot, and the third spring 32 is integrally formed at one end of the fixing plate, and the other end is integrally formed and arranged on the second extrusion block 31, and a slope is arranged on the second extrusion block 31, and the role of the slope here is to facilitate the first plug block 27 to squeeze the second extrusion block 31, and the cross-sectional shape of the second extrusion block 31 is the same as the cross-sectional shape of the card slot notch.

[0042] Working principle of the lifting device: The lifting structure set at the bottom of the main body 1 is realized by transmission between gears and racks, so that monkeys with different physiques can also have the best experimental state when conducting experiments. The height of the support plate 13 is adjusted by turning the crank 18. Turning the crank 18 drives the first gear 15 and the second gear 17 to rotate, and then pushes the rack 12 to move. When it reaches a suitable position, the second plug 24 is directly pressed, and the elastic card 26 is engaged in the card slot. The first plug 23 is inserted and fixed in the fixing slot 19, and then the position is fixed. When it is adjusted again , just press the second plug block 28, the first plug block 27 will squeeze the second squeezing block 31, and then push the first squeezing block 30 to squeeze the elastic card 26 out of the card slot, and the first plug column 23 is separated from the fixing slot 19 under the action of the first spring 25, and then the fixation is released. When it needs to be fixed again, the same operation as above can be performed, which is very convenient and quick. Therefore, through the present invention, the monkey's tail, head and hands can be placed in a very comfortable position, which is conducive to the experiment. It can be adjusted according to the height and body size of the monkey to the best position for the experiment, thereby improving the experimental efficiency.

[0043] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A new type of monkey chair, characterized by: The monkey chair is a box body including a top surface, a bottom surface and an inclined front surface connecting the top surface and the bottom surface, the inclined front surface includes a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface which are continuously connected from the top surface to the bottom surface and have different inclination angles with the top surface respectively, the first inclined surface is used to fix the monkey's neck, and the second inclined surface is used to facilitate the experiment of the monkey in the monkey chair; a first opening is provided in the middle of the first inclined surface, first slide grooves are provided on both sides of the first opening, and the first inclined surface is also provided with a collar which is slidably connected to the first slide groove and is used to fix the monkey's head; The second inclined surface is located below the first inclined surface, a second opening is provided above the second inclined surface, second slide grooves are provided above and below the second inclined surface, and two transparent baffles that open and close left and right are provided between the second slide grooves; a support frame is provided on the second inclined surface below the transparent baffle, and a horizontal test platform is provided on the support frame; The monkey chair also includes a chest triangular partition, one side of which is fixed between two transparent baffles on the second inclined surface, and the other two sides are suspended in the box body; The monkey chair is also provided with a lifting device, which includes a support plate, a lifting mechanism located under the support plate, a driving mechanism for driving the lifting mechanism to perform lifting movements, and a stopping and unlocking mechanism for stopping and unlocking the lifting mechanism; the support plate, the lifting mechanism and the driving mechanism are located inside the monkey chair, the driving mechanism and the stopping and unlocking mechanism are located on the side adjacent to the inclined front side, the lifting mechanism adopts a gear rack transmission structure, the driving mechanism is a hand-cranked driving mechanism, and the stopping and unlocking mechanism is a push-type stopping and unlocking mechanism.

2. The new monkey chair according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A first positioning structure is provided at the top of the first slide groove, and the first positioning structure includes a threaded socket corresponding to the top of the first slide groove. The first positioning structure also includes a threaded rod and a T-shaped key. The surface of one end of the rod is provided with a thread, and the other end is provided with a hexagonal hole. The T-shaped key matches the hexagonal hole. The threaded rod crosses the top of the first slide groove under the rotation of the T-shaped key to prevent the collar provided in the first slide groove from being moved out of the top of the first slide groove by the monkey.

3. The new monkey chair according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The sides of the box body adjacent to the two transparent baffles are respectively provided with second positioning structures for positioning the two transparent baffles. The second positioning structures include butterfly screws and slides. The slides are provided with adjustment slots. The butterfly screws adjust the length of the slides extending out of the sides of the box body through the adjustment slots to position the transparent baffles.

4. The new monkey chair according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The test platform is provided with a plurality of slide rails.

5. The novel monkey chair according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The monkey chair also includes a back side, and the end faces of the two adjacent side surfaces of the back side connected to the back side are respectively provided with third sliding grooves, and the back side is provided with a back plate, and the back plate is plugged into the third sliding grooves.

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