A field temporary mouse house

Abstract

The present application relates to the field of live trapping rodent storage box, discloses a kind of field temporary mouse room, the box is equipped with temperature switch;Temperature switch is connected with PTC heater and vapor absorption refrigerator in the inside of box by electricity and constitutes automatic temperature control system;The box is equipped with timing switch;Timing switch is connected with air exchange fan in the inside of box by electricity and constitutes timing ventilation system;The top surface of the box cover is equipped with solar panel, the battery is equipped in the box, and the power supply system of solar panel and battery, power supply system is used for automatic temperature control system and timing ventilation system power supply operation;The present application is by setting automatic temperature control system and timing ventilation system, can adjust the air circulation, temperature, humidity environmental factor in box, namely itself can be heat preservation, can carry out temperature regulation and air exchange a kind of field short-term storage live mouse box of being caught, avoid the problem of experimental animal death due to improper storage, temperature sudden change or special reason.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of storage boxes for rodents captured in the wild, and particularly to a temporary rodent house in the wild. Background Technology

[0002] When conducting field experiments, the captured live experimental rodents cannot be transferred back to the laboratory in a timely manner. They can only be temporarily placed in cages in the wild until a sufficient number are captured and then transferred back to the laboratory.

[0003] Chinese Patent No. 201820028700.5 discloses a rainproof rat trap, comprising a rainproof canopy, a cage body, a cage door, and door bars. The cage body has an opening at the front, and a cage door is provided at the opening. Two longitudinal connecting plates are provided between the front crossbeam at the top of the cage body and the top crossbeam at the top of the cage door. The cage door can rotate around the top crossbeam. A tension spring is provided between the bottom crossbeam at the bottom of the cage door and a top crossbeam at the top of the cage body. Door bars are fixed on the left and right sides of the cage door and inclined towards the middle. The rainproof canopy is provided on the top of the cage body. The rainproof canopy is connected to the upper part of the cage body at the rear via a connecting shaft and connected to a horizontal crossbeam at the front via a connecting rod. The rainproof canopy includes a canopy frame and a retractable rainproof fabric surrounding the canopy frame. Chinese Patent No. 202111340846.6 discloses a mouse observation box, including a glass box. The top of the glass box is provided with a top cover, and a water inlet pipe is provided on one side of the top cover. One end of the water inlet pipe is located at the top of the glass box, and the other end extends directly to the bottom of the glass box. A food inlet is provided on one side of the bottom of the water inlet pipe. The food inlet has a drawer structure and a handle is provided on the outside of the food inlet. A gas exchanger is provided on one side of the glass box, and the gas exchanger is connected to the glass box through a pipe.

[0004] However, if the above two technical solutions are used to store rodents in the wild, improper storage, sudden temperature changes, or other special circumstances prevent timely human perception, prediction, and control, it will cause the death of experimental animals, which is detrimental to experimental animal ethics and will also affect the progress of subsequent experiments. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a temporary outdoor rodent enclosure to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the death of experimental animals due to improper storage in the wild, sudden changes in temperature, or other special reasons.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in this invention is as follows: A temporary outdoor rodent enclosure includes a box body and a box lid. A temperature switch, a commercially available product, is installed on the box body to adjust the set temperature range inside the box. The temperature switch is electrically connected to a PTC heater and a steam absorption cooler located inside the box body. The PTC heater and steam absorption cooler are commercially available products; the PTC heater provides heating, and the steam absorption cooler provides cooling. An automatic temperature control system is formed by the temperature switch, the PTC heater, and the steam absorption cooler. A timer switch, also a commercially available product, is installed on the box body to open the box at set times. The system includes internal airflow; a timer switch is electrically connected to an exhaust fan located inside the enclosure, with at least one exhaust fan, preferably a closable ventilation port structure; the exhaust fan is a commercially available product, used for ventilation, and the timer switch and exhaust fan together form a timed ventilation system; a solar panel is installed on the top surface of the enclosure cover, also a commercially available product, and a battery is installed inside the enclosure, charged via the solar panel; the battery is also a commercially available product, and the solar panel and battery together form a power supply system, which powers the automatic temperature control system and the timed ventilation system; the enclosure is also made of LDPE material for insulation.

[0007] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By setting up an automatic temperature control system and a timed ventilation system, this application can adjust the air circulation, temperature, and humidity environment factors inside the box. That is, it is a box that can keep warm, regulate temperature, and ventilate itself for short-term storage of captured live mice in the wild, avoiding the problem of experimental animals dying due to improper storage, sudden temperature changes, or special reasons. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0009] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front cross-sectional structure of the present invention.

[0010] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the protective compartment.

[0011] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the main cross-sectional structure of the ventilation fan and the sliding rod.

[0012] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the push rod and the diagonal rod.

[0013] Figure 6 This is a side view sectional diagram of the rat cage.

[0014] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the feeding port.

[0015] Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of the front cross-sectional structure of the partition.

[0016] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the groove.

[0017] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the main cross-sectional structure of the pressure plate.

[0018] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the pressure plate.

[0019] Figure 12 This is a side view cross-sectional diagram of the air film structure.

[0020] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the front cross-sectional structure of a one-way door.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Cage; 2. Cage lid; 3. Temperature switch; 4. PTC heater; 5. Steam absorption cooler; 6. Timer switch; 7. Ventilation fan; 8. Solar panel; 9. Battery; 10. Protective compartment; 11. Air vent; 12. Sliding hole; 13. Sliding rod; 14. Cover plate; 15. Vertical rod; 16. Push rod; 17. Diagonal rod; 18. Support; 19. Electric push rod; 20. Rat cage; 21. Feeding opening; 22. Food trough; 23. Water trough; 24. Top cover; 25. Socket; 26. Slot; 27. Partition; 28. Groove; 29. ​​Slide; 30. Slide seat; 31. Compression spring; 32. Pressure plate; 33. Guide rod; 34. Air film; 35. One-way valve; 36. Air supply pipe; 37. Miniature air pump; 38. Mouse inlet hole; 39. Mouse inlet; 40. Rubber tube; 41. Fixing plate; 42. One-way door; 43. Corner guard. Implementation

[0022] Embodiments of the present invention 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 the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0023] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0024] In the description of this invention, 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, a temporary outdoor rodent enclosure includes a box body 1 and a box lid 2. A temperature switch 3, a commercially available product, is installed on the box body 1 and is used to adjust the set temperature range within the box body 1. Figure 2 As shown, temperature switch 3 is electrically connected to PTC heater 4 and vapor absorption cooler 5 located inside the enclosure 1. PTC heater 4 and vapor absorption cooler 5 are commercially available products; PTC heater 4 is used for heating, and vapor absorption cooler 5 is used for cooling. The temperature switch 3, PTC heater 4, and vapor absorption cooler 5 form an automatic temperature control system. A timer switch 6, also a commercially available product, is installed on the enclosure 1 and is used to periodically activate airflow within the enclosure 1. Figure 4 As shown, the timer switch 6 is electrically connected to an exhaust fan 7 located inside the housing 1. There is at least one exhaust fan 7, preferably with an openable / closable ventilation port. The exhaust fan 7 is a commercially available product and is used for ventilation. The timer switch 6 and the exhaust fan 7 together form a timed ventilation system. A solar panel 8 is installed on the top surface of the housing cover 2. The solar panel 8 is a commercially available product. A battery 9 is installed inside the housing 1 and is charged via the solar panel 8. The battery 9 is a commercially available product. The power supply system consisting of the solar panel 8 and the battery 9 is used to power the automatic temperature control system and the timed ventilation system. Operation; at the same time, the box 1 uses LDPE material to achieve the heat preservation effect; storage process: the captured live rodents are placed in the box 1, food and water are added, and the temperature switch 3 and timer switch 6 are turned on to provide good living conditions for the live rodents. The battery 9 is replaced and charged alternately at regular intervals; this application, by setting an automatic temperature control system and a timed ventilation system, can adjust the air circulation, temperature and humidity environment factors in the box 1. That is, it is a box for short-term storage of captured live rodents in the wild that can keep warm, regulate temperature and ventilate, avoiding the problem of experimental animals dying due to improper storage, sudden temperature changes or special reasons.

[0026] The temperature switch 3 located on the chamber 1 can automatically turn on the PTC heater 4 or the steam absorption cooler 5 on both sides of the chamber 1 after the temperature change exceeds the set temperature range, and automatically turn off the PTC heater 4 or the steam absorption cooler 5 on both sides of the chamber 1 after the temperature inside the chamber 1 returns to the set temperature range, thereby achieving automatic temperature control.

[0027] Among them, the PTC heater 4 of the automatic temperature control system located on both sides of the box 1 is an electric heater with low thermal resistance and high heat exchange efficiency, which can quickly adjust to sudden changes in outdoor air conditions and save energy and electricity.

[0028] Among them, the vapor absorption chiller 5 of the automatic temperature control system located on both sides of the box 1 has fewer failures and is simple to maintain. The system has the same effect under full load and light load. When the load changes, only the heat source of the generator and the water circulation volume need to be adjusted. When the evaporation temperature and pressure decrease, the absorption capacity is reduced only to a limited extent, and the operation is stable.

[0029] The timer switch 6 of the timed ventilation system located inside the housing 1 turns the power supply of multiple sets of ventilation fans 7 distributed on both sides of the housing on a timed basis according to human timing, thereby turning the ventilation system 6 on and off according to the external environmental conditions.

[0030] The solar panel 8 located on the top of the power supply system of the box cover 2 can charge the battery 9 or directly supply power to the box 1 in a short period of time, thereby effectively ensuring uninterrupted power supply in the event of an emergency.

[0031] The rechargeable battery 9 located in the power supply system of the enclosure 1 is a ternary lithium battery with a high voltage platform, high energy density, high battery capacity, and high rate performance. It has the advantages of long battery life and fast charging speed, thus providing stable power supply for the entire enclosure.

[0032] like Figure 3 As shown, as an optimization of the embodiment, considering that the PTC heater 4, vapor absorption cooler 5, and battery 9 are easily damaged by live mice if directly installed in the box 1, a protective compartment 10 is installed in the box 1 to cover the PTC heater 4, vapor absorption cooler 5, and battery 9. The protective compartment 10 has wire holes through which wires pass. By setting the protective compartment 10, the structure can be prevented from being damaged, and the live mice can be protected from electric shock.

[0033] like Figure 4 As shown, as an optimization of the embodiment, considering the complex outdoor environment, the ventilation fan 7 needs to be designed to be openable and closable. The side wall of the housing 1 has symmetrically arranged air vents 11, each vent being an equally spaced strip-shaped channel. A ventilation fan 7 is installed inside one side of the air vent 11; the air vent 11 with the ventilation fan 7 installed is used for air outlet, while the air vent 11 without the ventilation fan 7 is used for air inlet. The housing 1 has a sliding hole 12, within which a sliding rod 13 is slidably connected. The sliding rod 13 slides horizontally, with two sliding rods 13 located on the upper and lower sides of the air vent 11. A cover plate 14 is fixed to the outer end of the sliding rod 13, used to close the air vent 11. The inner ends of the two sliding rods 13 are connected in series by a vertical rod 15. A push rod 16 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the opposite vertical rod 15, and the push rod 16 is arranged horizontally. Figure 5 As shown, four diagonal rods 17, hinged end to end, are rotatably connected within the gap between the two push rods 16. A support 18 is fixedly connected to the hinge point of one of the diagonal rods 17 (the point where only the two diagonal rods 17 are hinged). The support 18 is connected to an electric push rod 19 by a pin. The base of the electric push rod 19 is fixedly connected to the box 1. The extension and retraction direction of the electric push rod 19 is horizontal. The angle between the diagonal rods 17 is changed by the electric push rod 19, forming a shear force structure, which in turn pushes the two covers 14 away from the air vents 11 on both sides, so that the box 1 can be ventilated at a time. The electric push rod 19, like the ventilation fan 7, is controlled by a timer switch 6.

[0034] like Figure 6 As shown, as an optimization of the embodiment, considering that directly placing live mice into the box 1 could easily cause fecal contamination, a mouse cage 20 is placed inside the box 1. The mouse cage 20 has a rectangular slot structure, and the sides of the mouse cage 20 have mesh holes for ventilation. Figure 7 As shown, a feeding opening 21 is provided on the long side of the rat cage 20. A food trough 22 is installed at the feeding opening 21 on one side, and a water trough 23 is installed at the feeding opening 21 on the other side. A top cover 24 is placed on the top opening of the rat cage 20. By setting up the rat cage 20, live rats can be stored, reducing the random discharge of feces and protecting the electrical equipment inside the box 1.

[0035] like Figure 8 As shown, as an optimization of the embodiment, considering that the live mice are in the same space at the same time, they are prone to attacking behavior, the inner bottom surface of the mouse cage 20 is fixed with equidistantly arranged sockets 25. Each socket 25 has a slot 26, into which a partition 27 is inserted. The partition 27 is arranged perpendicular to the long side of the mouse cage 20, dividing the mouse cage 20 into multiple independent spaces and extending to the outside of the top cover 24. The top cover 24 has a groove 28 for inserting the partition 27; the structure of the groove 28 corresponds to that of the slot 26, as shown below. Figure 9 As shown, one side of the groove 28 extends through the top cover 24, forming a comb-like structure. The groove 28 is used to limit the position of the partition 27. By setting the partition 27, the live mice can be stored in an independent space, which improves the survival quality of the live mice. At the same time, the partition 27 can limit the position of the top cover 24.

[0036] like Figure 10 As shown, as an optimization of the embodiment, considering the airtightness of the top cover 24, symmetrically arranged slides 29 are installed inside the box 1. The slides 29 are located above the short side of the mouse cage 20, and the gap between the two slides 29 allows the mouse cage 20 to be removed. A slide block 30 is slidably connected to the slide 29, and the slide block 30 extends above the top cover 24; as shown... Figure 11As shown, a pressure plate 32 is connected to the slide 30 via a compression spring 31. The pressure plate 32 is U-shaped, which facilitates its sliding on the horizontal surface and presses down on the top cover 24. A guide rod 33 is fixed to the pressure plate 32 and is slidably connected to the slide 30. By setting the pressure plate 32, it can slide on the short side of the mouse cage 20. When the pressure plate 32 presses down on the top cover 24, the top cover 24 closes the mouse cage 20. When the pressure plate 32 is released from the top cover 24, the top cover 24 can be opened. With the help of the through groove 28, the top cover 24 can be opened horizontally. After opening, the partition 27 can still make the mouse cage 20 independently divided, avoiding the problem of live mice getting confused when the top cover 24 is opened. This also makes it easier to take out live mice.

[0037] like Figure 12 As shown, as an optimization of the embodiment, considering that the food trough 22 and water trough 23 are U-shaped structures, the food or water at the bottom is difficult to fully utilize. An air membrane 34 is installed on the waist of the food trough 22 and water trough 23. The air membrane 34 divides the trough into upper and lower chambers. The air membrane 34 is concave downward in its normal state. A one-way valve 35 is installed on the lower side wall of the food trough 22 and water trough 23. The air inlet of the one-way valve 35 is connected to a miniature air pump 37 through an air supply pipe 36. The miniature air pump 37 injects air into the lower chamber of the food trough 22 and water trough 23 at regular intervals. The air membrane 34 bulges up, so that the position of the food and water rises at regular intervals, ensuring the full utilization of the food and water. The miniature air pump 37, like the ventilation fan 7, is controlled by a timer switch 6.

[0038] like Figure 13 As shown, as an optimization of the embodiment, considering that this application can only store live mice and the number of live mice stored is insufficient for experimental use, since the smell of food and live mice will attract live mice from the outside when ventilation is performed, the short side of the mouse cage 20 is provided with a mouse inlet hole 38, and the short side of the box 1 is provided with a mouse inlet 39. The mouse inlet 39 and the mouse inlet hole 38 are connected by a rubber tube 40. A fixing plate 41 is installed on the mouse inlet 39, and a gap is left between the fixing plate 41 and the lower end of the mouse inlet 39 for mouse entry. A one-way door 42 is rotatably connected below the fixing plate 41. The one-way door 42 is vertically downward using its own weight. A baffle 43 is fixed on the mouse inlet 39. The baffle 43 is located outside the one-way door 42. By setting the one-way door 42, live mice from the outside can enter the mouse cage 20, but live mice inside the mouse cage 20 cannot leave the box 1, thus realizing the mouse-attracting function of the mouse storage box.

[0039] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing examples, those skilled in the art can still make and modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A field temporary mouse house comprising a box body (1), a box cover (2), characterized in that The box (1) is provided with a temperature switch (3), which is used for adjusting the set temperature range in the box (1); the temperature switch (3) is electrically connected with a PTC heater (4) and a steam absorption refrigeration device (5) located in the inside of the box (1), and the temperature switch (3), the PTC heater (4) and the steam absorption refrigeration device (5) constitute an automatic temperature control system; the box (1) is provided with a timing switch (6), which is used for timing the air flow in the box (1); the timing switch (6) is electrically connected with an air exchange fan (7) located in the inside of the box (1); the timing switch (6) and the air exchange fan (7) constitute a timing air exchange system; the top surface of the box cover (2) is provided with a solar panel (8), the box (1) is provided with a storage battery (9), the storage battery (9) is charged by the solar panel (8), the solar panel (8) and the storage battery (9) constitute a power supply system, and the power supply system is used for power supply operation of the automatic temperature control system and the timing air exchange system; the box (1) is made of LDPE material; the box (1) is provided with a squirrel cage (20), the side surface of the squirrel cage (20) has a mesh, the long side of the squirrel cage (20) is provided with a feeding port (21), a food trough (22) is arranged at the position of the feeding port (21) on one side, and a water trough (23) is arranged at the position of the feeding port (21) on the other side; the top opening of the squirrel cage (20) is provided with a top cover (24); the box (1) is provided with symmetrically arranged slide rails (29); the slide rails (29) are located above the short side of the squirrel cage (20), and the gap between the two slide rails (29) can allow the squirrel cage (20) to be taken out; a sliding seat (30) is slidably connected to the slide rail (29); a pressing plate (32) is connected to the sliding seat (30) by a compression spring (31); the pressing plate (32) is in the shape of U; a guide rod (33) is arranged on the pressing plate (32) and slidably connected with the sliding seat (30); when the pressing plate (32) presses the top cover (24), the top cover (24) closes the squirrel cage (20); when the pressing plate (32) is separated from the top cover (24), the top cover (24) can be opened; the waist part of the food trough (22) and the water trough (23) is provided with an air film (34), which divides the trough into upper and lower cavities; the air film (34) is normally concave downward; a one-way valve (35) is arranged on the lower side wall of the food trough (22) and the water trough (23); the air inlet of the one-way valve (35) is connected with a micro air pump (37) through a gas conveying pipe (36); the micro air pump (37) injects air into the lower cavity of the food trough (22) and the water trough (23) at a certain time, the air film (34) is raised, and the positions of the food and water are raised at a certain time.Since the smell of food and live mouse will attract outside live mouse when the mouse is ventilated, the short side of the mouse cage (20) is provided with a mouse inlet hole (38), the short side of the box (1) is provided with a mouse inlet (39), the mouse inlet (39) is connected with the mouse inlet hole (38) through a rubber pipe (40), a fixed plate (41) is arranged on the mouse inlet (39), the fixed plate (41) is provided with a mouse gap with the lower end of the mouse inlet (39), a one-way door (42) is rotatably connected below the fixed plate (41), the one-way door (42) vertically downwardly utilizes its own gravity, a corner blocking part (43) is arranged on the mouse inlet (39), and the corner blocking part (43) is located outside the one-way door (42); through the arrangement of the one-way door (42), the outside live mouse can enter the mouse cage (20), but the live mouse in the mouse cage (20) cannot get out of the box (1), so that the mouse storage box realizes the mouse attracting function.

2. A field mouse house according to claim 1, characterised in that The box (1) is internally provided with a protection bin (10) covering the PTC heater (4), the steam absorption refrigeration device (5) and the battery (9).

3. A field mouse house according to claim 1, wherein The side wall of the box (1) is provided with symmetrically arranged air inlets (11); a ventilation fan (7) is arranged inside the air inlet (11) on one side; the box (1) is provided with a sliding hole (12), a sliding rod (13) is slidably connected in the sliding hole (12), a cover plate (14) is arranged at the outer end of the sliding rod (13), and the cover plate (14) is used for closing the air inlet (11); the inner ends of the two sliding rods (13) are connected into a whole through vertical rods (15); the vertical rods (15) on opposite sides are rotatably connected with push rods (16); four oblique rods (17) which are hingedly connected at their opposite ends are rotatably connected in the gap between the two push rods (16); the hinge joints of the oblique rods (17) are provided with supports (18), and the supports (18) are connected with electric push rods (19) through pins.

4. A field mouse house according to claim 1, wherein The inner bottom surface of the squirrel cage (20) is provided with equidistantly arranged sockets (25), the sockets (25) are provided with insertion grooves (26), and the insertion grooves (26) are inserted with partition plates (27), the partition plates (27) divide the squirrel cage (20) into multiple independent spaces, extend to the outside of the top cover (24), the top cover (24) is provided with a slot (28), and the slot (28) is used for inserting the partition plates (27).

5. A field mouse house according to claim 4, characterised in that The structure of the slot (28) corresponds to that of the insertion groove (26), or one side surface of the slot (28) penetrates through the top cover (24), forming a structure similar to a comb.

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