Multimodal foldable holding device for multiple small animals
By designing a retaining device with movable and locking mechanisms, the problems of non-compact retaining devices and inconvenient access to animals in existing technologies are solved. This enables flexible and stable holding and manipulation of multiple small animals in various imaging devices, and is applicable to preclinical imaging and other research fields.
CN116602783BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30BRUKER BELGIUM AG
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BRUKER BELGIUM AG
- Filing Date
- 2023-02-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
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Abstract
This invention relates to a holding device for simultaneously holding multiple small animals, comprising at least three beds, each for one small animal, each bed mounted on a corresponding holding element. The holding device is characterized in that it is geometrically constructed and mechanically configured such that two of the holding elements, along with their respective beds, can be moved over a third holding element without altering the vertical orientation of the beds mounted on the two holding elements. This provides a compact holding device for multiple small animals that facilitates flexible and convenient access to each animal when mounted on a holder, particularly for simultaneously generating 3D images of all animals, for example, in MRI, PET, CT scanners, or the like. Especially for rats or mice, this holding system is easy to use and, due to its small and compact construction, can be easily used in a variety of different locations.
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