Cage sterilization device

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of cage box disinfection, and discloses a cage box disinfection device which comprises a cage box transfer cabin and a soaking box. The soaking box is arranged on one side of the cage box transfer cabin and is communicated with the cage box transfer cabin through a transfer port; wherein the cage box to be disinfected is placed in the cage box transfer cabin and enters the soaking box through the transfer port to be soaked and disinfected. In the application, the cage box to be disinfected is placed in the cage box transfer cabin for storage and is transferred from the cage box transfer cabin into the soaking pool for soaking and disinfection. The cage box to be disinfected is not contacted with the outside during the storage and the transfer process, the exposure time of the cage box is reduced, the risk of virus spreading and infection in the cage box is reduced, and the disinfection effect and the disinfection efficiency are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cage disinfection technology, and in particular to a cage disinfection device. Background Technology

[0002] Cages are used in high-level viral animal experiments. During the rearing process, the cages need to be cleaned and disinfected regularly. After each use, the cages also need to be thoroughly disinfected for subsequent experiments. Common disinfection methods include spraying disinfectant onto the outer surface of the cages and irradiating with ultraviolet light. However, alcohol disinfection can result in incomplete disinfection, and the obstruction of ultraviolet light can affect the disinfection effect, leading to low disinfection efficiency for the cages.

[0003] A related technology includes an automatic disinfection device for laboratory rabbit breeding cages, comprising a disinfection box. The device is characterized by: a bottom brush movably connected to the center of the bottom of the disinfection box's inner cavity; lead screws (first type) on both the front and rear sides of the top of the disinfection box's inner cavity via support rods; lead screws (second type) on both the left and right sides of the top of the disinfection box's inner cavity via support rods; threaded sleeves threaded to the outer rings of both lead screws (first and second types); a cleaning brush engaged at the bottom of the threaded sleeves; large bevel gears at both ends of lead screws (first type); small bevel gears adapted to the large bevel gears at both ends of lead screws (second type); and a drain hole on one side of the bottom of the disinfection box, with a sealing plug engaged within the drain hole's inner cavity.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, at least the following problems were found in the related art:

[0005] During the disinfection process, the cages are constantly exposed to the external environment, posing a risk of virus spread and infection. Moreover, the method of applying disinfectant to the surface of the cages using tools such as bottom brushes and cleaning brushes is inefficient and ineffective.

[0006] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0007] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0008] This disclosure provides a cage disinfection device to reduce the exposure time of the cage, lower the risk of virus spread and infection in the cage, and improve the disinfection effect and efficiency.

[0009] In some embodiments, the cage disinfection device includes a cage transfer chamber and a soaking tank. The soaking tank is disposed on one side of the cage transfer chamber, and the soaking tank and the cage transfer chamber are connected through a transfer port; wherein, the cage to be disinfected is placed inside the cage transfer chamber and enters the soaking tank through the transfer port for soaking disinfection.

[0010] In this embodiment, the cage to be disinfected is placed in the cage transfer chamber, and the cage to be disinfected is transferred from the storage space to the soaking tank through the transfer port. Disinfectant is injected into the soaking tank, and the cage to be disinfected in the soaking tank is soaked and disinfected by the disinfectant.

[0011] In some embodiments, the cage-like transfer chamber defines a storage space, and the soaking tank is connected to the storage space through a transfer port.

[0012] In some embodiments, the front sidewall of the cage transfer compartment is provided with an operating hole, which connects to the storage space.

[0013] In some embodiments, the soaking tank is connected to a disinfectant injection pipe and a disinfectant discharge pipe.

[0014] In some embodiments, the disinfectant injection pipe is connected to the soaking tank at the upper part of the side wall in the vertical direction of the soaking tank, and the disinfectant discharge pipe is connected to the soaking tank at the lower side wall of the soaking tank.

[0015] In some embodiments, the cage disinfection device further includes a disinfectant supply unit. The disinfectant supply unit has an outlet and a return outlet, one end of the disinfectant injection pipe is connected to the outlet, and one end of the disinfectant discharge pipe is connected to the return outlet.

[0016] In some embodiments, the front sidewall of the soaking tank is provided with an outlet, and a second sealing door is rotatably connected to the edge of the outlet. The second sealing door is used to close or open the outlet.

[0017] In some embodiments, the soaking tank is provided with a barrier mesh plate located in the upper region inside the soaking tank.

[0018] In some embodiments, the barrier mesh is horizontally arranged, and the distance between the barrier mesh and the lower inner wall of the soaking tank in the vertical direction is greater than the height of the cage to be disinfected.

[0019] In some embodiments, the upper side wall of the soaking tank is provided with a pressure balancing pipe, which is connected to the internal environment of the soaking tank.

[0020] The cage disinfection device provided in this embodiment can achieve the following technical effects:

[0021] By placing the cages to be disinfected in a cage transfer chamber and then transferring them from the chamber to an immersion tank for disinfection, the cages are kept away from the outside environment during storage and transfer, reducing their exposure time, lowering the risk of virus spread and infection, and improving disinfection effectiveness and efficiency.

[0022] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0023] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0024] Figure 1 This is an exploded schematic diagram of a cage disinfection device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the location of the operating hole provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another cage disinfection device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the housing and disinfectant supply unit provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation position of the barrier mesh provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another cage disinfection device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0030] Figure label:

[0031] 100. Cage transfer compartment; 110. Storage space; 120. Support frame; 130. Cage placement opening; 140. Operating hole; 150. Sealing cover; 160. Hydraulic telescopic rod; 200. Soaking tank; 210. Transfer port; 220. First sealed door; 230. Take-out port; 240. Second sealed door; 300. Disinfectant injection pipe; 310. Disinfectant injection pump; 400. Disinfectant discharge pipe; 410. Disinfectant discharge pump; 500. Cover; 600. Disinfectant supply unit; 610. Discharge port; 620. Return port; 630. Handle; 640. Pressure relief valve; 700. Barrier mesh plate; 710. Snap-fit ​​structure; 800. Pressure balance pipe; 810. Drying chamber; 820. Fan. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0033] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0034] In this disclosure, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "middle," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for better describing the embodiments of this disclosure and their implementations, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation, or to require them to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the aforementioned terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may in some cases indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] Furthermore, the terms "set up," "connect," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0037] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0038] Combination Figure 1-6As shown in the figure, this disclosure provides a cage disinfection device, including a cage transfer chamber 100 and a soaking tank 200. The soaking tank 200 is disposed on one side of the cage transfer chamber 100, and the soaking tank 200 and the cage transfer chamber 100 are connected through a transfer port 210; wherein, the cage to be disinfected is placed inside the cage transfer chamber 100 and enters the soaking tank 200 for soaking disinfection through the transfer port 210.

[0039] In this embodiment, the cage to be disinfected is placed in the cage transfer chamber 100, and the cage to be disinfected is transferred from the storage space 110 to the soaking tank 200 through the transfer port 210. Disinfectant is injected into the soaking tank 200, and the cage to be disinfected in the soaking tank 200 is soaked and disinfected by the disinfectant.

[0040] The cage disinfection device provided in this embodiment of the invention involves placing the cage to be disinfected in the cage transfer chamber 100 and transferring it from the cage transfer chamber 100 to the soaking pool for immersion disinfection. The cage to be disinfected does not come into contact with the outside world during storage and transfer, thereby reducing the exposure time of the cage, lowering the risk of virus spread and infection in the cage, and improving the disinfection effect and efficiency.

[0041] Optionally, the cage transfer chamber 100 defines a storage space 110, and the soaking tank 200 is connected to the storage space 110 through a transfer port 210. In this way, the cage to be disinfected is placed in the storage space 110 and transferred to the soaking tank 200 through the transfer port 210 for soaking disinfection.

[0042] Optionally, a first sealing door 220 is rotatably connected to the transfer port 210, which is used to close or open the transfer port 210. In this way, when it is necessary to inject disinfectant into the soaking tank 200, the transfer port 210 is closed by the first sealing door 220 to prevent disinfectant from leaking from the transfer port 210.

[0043] Optionally, a support frame 120 is provided on the lower side wall of the cage transfer chamber 100. In this way, the support frame 120 provides support for the cage transfer chamber 100, making the height of the cage transfer chamber 100 suitable for the height of the experimental table and the user, so that the user can easily put the cage to be disinfected into the cage transfer chamber 100 for storage.

[0044] Optionally, the lower end of the support frame 120 is equipped with casters. This allows the cage transfer chamber 100 to be moved freely, and the user can push the cage disinfection device to the laboratory table for docking, making it convenient to place the cages to be disinfected on the laboratory table into the cage transfer chamber 100 for storage.

[0045] Optionally, the cage transfer chamber 100 has a cage placement opening 130 on its side wall. In this way, the cage to be disinfected can be placed into the storage space 110 through the cage placement opening 130.

[0046] Optionally, a cover plate is rotatably connected to the edge of the cage placement opening 130, and the cover plate can open or close the cage placement opening 130.

[0047] Specifically, the cage placement opening 130 and the transfer opening 210 are respectively located on the opposite side walls of the cage transfer chamber 100. In this way, the cage placed through the cage placement opening 130 can be moved horizontally into the transfer opening 210, which is convenient for the user.

[0048] For example, the user can push the cage disinfection device to the position of the test bench, and make the cage placement port 130 on one side wall of the cage transfer chamber 100 align with the test bench. The cage to be disinfected on the test bench can be placed from the test bench into the storage space 110 inside the cage transfer chamber 100 through the cage placement port 130.

[0049] In some embodiments, the front sidewall of the soaking tank 200 is provided with an outlet 230, and a second sealing door 240 is rotatably connected to the edge of the outlet 230. The second sealing door 240 is used to close or open the outlet 230. Thus, after the cages inside the soaking tank 200 have been soaked and disinfected, the outlet 230 is opened by opening the second sealing door 240, and the disinfected cages are removed through the outlet 230. During soaking disinfection, the first sealing door 220 and the second sealing door 240 need to be closed simultaneously to ensure the airtightness of the soaking tank 200 and prevent leakage of the disinfectant.

[0050] Optionally, the second sealing door 240 is made of tempered glass. This allows the interior of the immersion tank 200 to be observed through the second sealing door 240 even when it is closed.

[0051] Understandably, rubber strips are provided on the inner edges of both the transfer port 210 and the take-off port 230, which cooperate with the corresponding rubber strips to seal when the first sealing door 220 and the second sealing door 240 are closed.

[0052] In some embodiments, the front sidewall of the cage transfer chamber 100 is provided with an operation hole 140, which connects to the storage space 110. This allows the cages to be disinfected within the cage transfer chamber 100 to be transferred into the soaking tank 200 via the operation hole 140. The user inserts their arm into the operation hole 140 and uses their hand to open the first sealing door 220 of the transfer port 210, placing the cage to be disinfected into the soaking tank 200 from the transfer port 210, and then closes the first sealing door 220. The user's ability to operate the cages by inserting their hand into the cage transfer chamber 100 via the operation hole 140 further reduces the risk of exposure of the cages to be disinfected.

[0053] Optionally, the front wall of the cage transfer compartment 100 is provided with a maintenance port, and a sealing cover 150 is rotatably connected to the lower edge of the maintenance port. An operating hole 140 is provided through the side wall of the sealing cover 150. This allows for maintenance and repair of the interior of the cage transfer compartment 100 through the maintenance port. During normal use, the sealing cover 150 closes the maintenance port, and the user inserts their arm into the operating hole 140 on the sealing cover 150 to transfer the cages. When a large number of cages to be disinfected need to be placed, the sealing cover 150 can be opened, and a large number of cages to be disinfected can be placed into the storage space 110 through the maintenance port, improving the placement efficiency of the cages.

[0054] Specifically, the side of the sealing cover 150 is movably connected to the front wall of the cage transfer chamber 100 via a hydraulic telescopic rod 160. The upper end of the hydraulic telescopic rod 160 is rotatably connected to the side of the sealing cover 150, and the lower end of the hydraulic telescopic rod 160 is rotatably connected to the front wall of the cage transfer chamber 100. In this way, when the sealing cover 150 needs to be opened, the hydraulic telescopic rod 160 provides support for the sealing cover 150, preventing it from falling rapidly and causing damage. The opening angle of the sealing cover 150 can be manually adjusted without requiring the user to manually support it.

[0055] Optionally, both the maintenance port and the sealing cover 150 are inclined so that the operating hole 140 on the sealing cover 150 has an upward tilt angle. In this way, when the user inserts his arm into the operating hole 140 to operate, his body is in a tilted downward posture. Therefore, by inclining both the maintenance port and the sealing cover 150 so that the operating hole 140 has an upward tilt angle, it is easier for the user to insert his arm to operate.

[0056] It is understandable that the upward tilt angle of the operating hole 140 means that the plane on which the operating hole 140 is located has an upward tilt angle in the vertical direction.

[0057] Optionally, the sealing cover 150 is made of transparent tempered glass. This allows the internal environment of the cage transfer chamber 100 to be observed through the sealing cover 150, facilitating the user to transfer the cage by hand.

[0058] Optionally, a rubber glove is provided in the operating hole 140 to seal the operating hole 140, isolating the storage space 110 from the external environment. In this way, the user's hand can be inserted into the operating hole 140 to wear the rubber glove, and the user can transfer the cage by contacting the cage with the gloved hand, further reducing the time the cage is in contact with the outside world, reducing the risk of virus spread on the cage, and protecting the user's hands from contact with the cage.

[0059] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2As shown, multiple operating holes 140 are provided, and these multiple operating holes 140 are arranged horizontally on the front side wall of the cage transfer chamber 100. In this way, by providing multiple operating holes 140 arranged horizontally, users can insert their arms into different positions of the operating holes 140 to perform operations, avoiding blind spots within the cage transfer chamber 100. Multiple users can simultaneously insert their arms into different operating holes 140 to transfer cages, improving the efficiency of cage disinfection.

[0060] Specifically, multiple operating holes 140 are evenly arranged on the side wall of the sealing cover 150 along the horizontal direction. In this way, all the operating holes 140 are set on the side wall of the sealing cover 150 so that all the operating holes 140 have an upward tilt angle, which facilitates the operation of the user.

[0061] Specifically, rubber gloves are provided in each of the multiple operating ports 140. This allows users to wear rubber gloves and isolate themselves from the cage box regardless of which operating port 140 they put their arms into, further reducing the risk of virus spread.

[0062] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the soaking tank 200 is connected to a disinfectant injection pipe 300 and a disinfectant discharge pipe 400. Thus, disinfectant is injected into the soaking tank 200 through the disinfectant injection pipe 300 to immerse and disinfect the cages inside. After immersion and disinfection, the disinfectant is discharged from the soaking tank 200 through the disinfectant discharge pipe 400, facilitating the removal of the disinfected cages.

[0063] Optionally, the disinfectant injection pipe 300 is connected to the soaking tank 200 at the upper part of the vertical side wall of the soaking tank 200, and the disinfectant discharge pipe 400 is connected to the soaking tank 200 at the lower side wall of the soaking tank 200. In this way, the disinfectant injected through the disinfectant injection pipe 300 can be injected into the soaking tank 200 from top to bottom, improving the uniformity of disinfection within the soaking tank 200. After disinfection, the disinfectant in the soaking tank 200 flows from the lower side wall of the soaking tank 200 into the disinfectant discharge pipe 400 and is discharged, improving the discharge effect of the disinfectant, reducing disinfectant residue in the soaking tank 200, and ensuring more thorough disinfectant discharge.

[0064] Optionally, a disinfectant injection pump 310 is connected to the disinfectant injection pipe 300, and a disinfectant discharge pump 410 is connected to the disinfectant discharge pipe 400. In this way, the disinfectant injection pump 310 provides the injection pressure for the disinfectant, the disinfectant discharge pump 410 provides the discharge pressure for the disinfectant, and the disinfectant is drawn from the soaking tank 200 and discharged to the outside through the disinfectant discharge pipe 400.

[0065] Optionally, such as Figure 4As shown, the cage disinfection device also includes a cover 500. The cover 500 is fitted over the outside of the soaking tank 200, and the transfer port 210 of the soaking tank 200 passes through the cover 500. The disinfectant injection pump 310 and the disinfectant discharge pump 410 are both located inside the cover 500. The disinfectant injection pipe 300 and the disinfectant discharge pipe 400 partially pass through the cover 500 and communicate with the soaking tank 200. In this way, the cover 500 can protect the soaking tank 200, and can also hide part of the disinfectant injection pipe 300 and the disinfectant discharge pipe 400 inside the cover 500. The disinfectant injection pump 310 and the disinfectant discharge pump 410 can also be installed inside the cover 500 for concealment, making the layout of the cage disinfection device more reasonable.

[0066] Optionally, the cage disinfection device further includes a disinfectant supply unit 600. The disinfectant supply unit 600 has an outlet 610 and a return outlet 620. One end of the disinfectant injection pipe 300 is connected to the outlet 610, and one end of the disinfectant discharge pipe 400 is connected to the return outlet 620. Thus, the disinfectant supply unit 600 supplies and recovers the disinfectant in the soaking tank 200. The disinfectant in the supply unit 600 flows into the injection pipe 300 through the outlet 610 and then into the soaking tank 200. When the soaking disinfection is completed in the soaking tank 200, the disinfectant in the tank is discharged into the return outlet 620 through the discharge pipe 400 and then flows back into the supply unit 600 for storage. The disinfectant supply unit 600 enables the disinfectant to be recycled and reused, reducing waste.

[0067] Optionally, the disinfectant supply unit 600 includes a supply tank. The supply tank has a storage chamber inside, an outlet 610 is located on the lower side wall of the supply tank and communicates with the storage chamber, and a return outlet 620 is located on the upper side wall of the supply tank and communicates with the storage chamber. This arrangement, with the outlet 610 on the lower side wall of the supply tank, allows the disinfectant in the supply tank to flow more effectively into the disinfectant injection pipe 300, and with the return outlet 620 on the upper side wall of the supply tank, allows the returning disinfectant to flow from top to bottom into the storage chamber.

[0068] Specifically, a filter screen is installed inside the return port 620. This allows the returned disinfectant to be filtered, reducing impurities in the disinfectant flowing into the storage chamber.

[0069] Optionally, casters are also provided on the lower side wall of the supply tank. In this way, the casters allow the disinfectant supply unit 600 to be moved freely, facilitating the replenishment of disinfectant and the handling of returned disinfectant.

[0070] Optionally, a handle 630 is provided on the upper side wall of the supply box. In this way, the disinfectant supply unit 600 can be moved by operating the handle 630.

[0071] Optionally, one end of the disinfectant injection tube 300 is detachably connected to the outlet 610, and one end of the disinfectant discharge tube 400 is detachably connected to the return port 620. This allows the disinfectant injection tube 300 and the disinfectant discharge tube 400 to be disassembled when adding disinfectant or when the recovered disinfectant is further processed.

[0072] Optionally, a pressure relief valve 640 is provided on the upper side wall of the supply tank. In this way, when the pressure in the liquid storage chamber is too high, the pressure relief valve 640 can be used to release pressure, so that the disinfectant in the disinfectant discharge pipe 400 can flow back smoothly into the liquid storage chamber.

[0073] Combination Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, a barrier mesh 700 is provided inside the soaking tank 200, located in the upper region of the soaking tank 200. Since most cages are made of plastic, they tend to float when immersed in disinfectant. Therefore, by providing the barrier mesh 700 in the upper region of the soaking tank 200, the cages are prevented from floating, ensuring they are completely submerged in the soaking tank 200 and improving the disinfection effect.

[0074] Optionally, the barrier mesh 700 is horizontally positioned, and the distance between the barrier mesh 700 and the lower inner wall of the soaking tank 200 in the vertical direction is greater than the height of the cage to be disinfected. In this way, since the barrier mesh 700 functions to block the cage, its horizontal positioning allows for better containment. Furthermore, setting the distance between the barrier mesh 700 and the lower inner wall of the soaking tank 200 to be greater than the height of the cage ensures that the cage can be easily placed between the barrier mesh 700 and the lower inner wall of the soaking tank 200.

[0075] Optionally, the shape of the barrier mesh 700 is adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the soaking tank 200, and both ends of the barrier mesh 700 are detachably connected to the inner wall of the soaking tank 200. This allows the barrier mesh 700 to better block floating cages. The detachable connection of both ends of the barrier mesh 700 to the inner wall of the soaking tank 200 allows the height of the barrier mesh 700 within the soaking tank 200 to be adjusted according to the size of the cages. This ensures effective cage disinfection while reducing the amount of disinfectant injected, thus lowering the disinfection cost of the cages.

[0076] Specifically, the inner walls of both opposite sides of the soaking tank 200 are provided with multiple snap-fit ​​structures 710, which are evenly arranged vertically. Both ends of the barrier mesh plate 700 can be snapped into any one of the corresponding snap-fit ​​structures 710. In this way, the two ends of the barrier mesh plate 700 can be selectively snapped into any one of the multiple snap-fit ​​structures 710 according to the height of the cage, thereby adjusting the height of the barrier mesh plate 700 to match the height of the cage.

[0077] For example, multiple snap-fit ​​structures 710 are provided on both inner walls of the soaking tank 200 along the vertical direction. The multiple snap-fit ​​structures 710 are evenly arranged from top to bottom. When the height of the cage to be disinfected is relatively large, in order to enable the cage to be disinfected to be placed between the barrier mesh plate 700 and the lower inner wall of the soaking tank 200, the connection positions of the two ends of the barrier mesh plate 700 and the snap-fit ​​structures 710 are adjusted so that the distance between the barrier mesh plate 700 and the lower inner wall of the soaking tank 200 is always greater than the height of the cage to be disinfected.

[0078] Combination Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the upper side wall of the soaking tank 200 is provided with a pressure balancing pipe 800, which connects to the internal environment of the soaking tank 200. In this way, the pressure balancing pipe 800 can balance the pressure inside the soaking tank 200. When the pressure inside the soaking tank 200 is too high, the pressure is released through the pressure balancing pipe 800, ensuring that the disinfectant can be smoothly injected into the soaking tank 200.

[0079] Specifically, an electric ball valve is connected to the pressure balancing pipe 800. This allows the electric ball valve to automatically open and release pressure when the pressure inside the soaking tank 200 becomes too high.

[0080] Optionally, a drying chamber 810 is provided on the upper side of the cage transfer chamber 100. In this way, the cages that have been soaked and disinfected can be placed in the drying chamber 810 for air drying, thereby improving the drying efficiency of the disinfected cages.

[0081] Specifically, a fan 820 is installed inside the drying chamber 810, and the fan 820 is located on the upper inner wall of the drying chamber 810. In this way, the fan 820 provides a circulating airflow for drying, which continuously blows on the cage from top to bottom, thereby accelerating the drying of the cage.

[0082] Optionally, the lower end of the pressure balancing pipe 800 is connected to the soaking tank 200, and the upper end is connected to the drying chamber 810. In this way, since the lower end of the pressure balancing pipe 800 is connected to the soaking tank 200, when pressure is released, a small amount of disinfectant in the soaking tank 200 will flow into the drying chamber 810 with the high-pressure airflow. Driven by the drying airflow within the drying chamber 810, the volatile disinfectant gas circulates within the drying chamber 810, further improving the disinfection effect of the cage.

[0083] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included or substituted for parts and features of other embodiments. Embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cage sterilization apparatus characterized by comprising: The cage box disinfection device comprises: a cage box transfer cabin (100); a soaking box (200) arranged on one side of the cage box transfer cabin (100), and the soaking box (200) and the cage box transfer cabin (100) are communicated through a transfer port (210); wherein the cage box to be disinfected is placed inside the cage box transfer cabin (100) and enters the soaking box (200) through the transfer port (210) to be soaked and disinfected; an air-drying cabin (810) is arranged on the upper side of the cage box transfer cabin (100), an upper wall of the soaking box (200) is provided with a pressure balance pipe (800), a lower end of the pressure balance pipe (800) communicates with the internal environment of the soaking box (200), and an upper end of the pressure balance pipe (800) communicates with the air-drying cabin (810); when pressure relief is performed, a small amount of disinfectant in the soaking box (200) will flow into the air-drying cabin (810) along with the high-pressure airflow, and the disinfectant volatile gas is circulated in the air-drying cabin (810) under the pushing of the air-drying airflow in the air-drying cabin (810).

2. The cage box disinfection device according to claim 1, wherein an internal space (110) is defined in the cage box transfer cabin (100), and the soaking box (200) communicates with the internal space (110) through the transfer port (210).

3. The cage box disinfection device according to claim 2, wherein an operation hole (140) is arranged on the front wall of the cage box transfer cabin (100), and the operation hole (140) communicates with the internal space (110).

4. The cage box disinfection device according to claim 1, wherein the soaking box (200) is communicated with a disinfectant injection pipe (300) and a disinfectant discharge pipe (400).

5. The cage box disinfection device according to claim 4, wherein the communication position of the disinfectant injection pipe (300) with the soaking box (200) is located in the upper region of the side wall in the vertical direction of the soaking box (200), and the communication position of the disinfectant discharge pipe (400) with the soaking box (200) is located in the lower side wall of the soaking box (200).

6. The cage sterilization apparatus of claim 4, wherein The cage box disinfection device further comprises: a disinfectant supply part (600) having a liquid outlet (610) and a liquid return port (620), one end of the disinfectant injection pipe (300) communicates with the liquid outlet (610), and one end of the disinfectant discharge pipe (400) communicates with the liquid return port (620).

7. The cage box disinfection device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a taking port (230) is arranged on the front wall of the soaking box (200), and a second sealing door (240) is rotatably connected to the edge of the taking port (230), and the second sealing door (240) is used for closing or opening the taking port (230).

8. The cage box disinfection device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a blocking mesh plate (700) is arranged inside the soaking box (200), and the blocking mesh plate (700) is located in the upper region inside the soaking box (200).

9. The cage disinfecting device according to claim 8, characterized in that, the barrier net plate (700) is horizontally arranged, and the distance between the barrier net plate (700) and the lower inner wall of the soaking box (200) in the vertical direction is greater than the height of the cage to be disinfected.

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