Portable multifunction mink restraint device

Abstract

The application discloses a portable multifunctional mink fixing device and belongs to the technical field of mink fixing, which comprises a cage body, an outer side of the cage body is provided with a covering bag, both ends of the cage body are provided with baffles, and the baffles are detachably provided with shutters; the cage body comprises a fixing rod, the fixing rod connects the two baffles together, the inner side of the baffle is provided with a fixing ring, a movable ring is arranged between the two fixing rings, the inner side of the movable ring is provided with a plurality of cage poles, the fixing ring and the movable ring are connected with the cage poles through an adjusting structure, the space formed between the plurality of cage poles is a mink activity space in the cage body, the movable ring moves relative to the fixing ring, so that the adjusting structure adjusts the diameter of the distribution circumference of the cage pole and changes the mink activity space in the cage body, and the outer side of the cage pole is provided with a fixing belt for fixing the leg of the mink. The application can change the distribution circumference diameter of the cage pole, change the available space in the cage, realize the fixing of the mink, and avoid the mink from mistakenly hurting the breeder.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of mink restraint technology, and more particularly to a portable, multifunctional mink restraint device. Background Technology

[0002] During the mink farming process, multiple fur quality tests, body length measurements, blood sampling, and vaccinations are required, which necessitates the capture of mink.

[0003] Traditionally, mink handlers wear bite-proof gloves to directly grasp the mink. While these gloves are effective at preventing bites, their effectiveness diminishes rapidly with repeated biting, necessitating frequent replacements and increasing the cost of raising mink. Furthermore, the force applied by the handler gradually decreases over time, making it easier for the mink to escape. Once escaped and freed from their cages, they are extremely difficult to catch. Escaping mink can also frighten and agitate other mink, hindering their capture. Additionally, the grasping method for securing mink results in poor stability, making measurement and testing difficult. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a portable, multifunctional mink restraint device to solve the problems associated with traditional methods of capturing mink.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] This invention discloses a portable multifunctional mink restraint device, comprising a cage body with a covering bag on the outside of the cage body, baffles at both ends of the cage body, and detachable gates on the baffles; the cage body includes a fixed rod connecting two of the baffles together, a fixed ring on the inner side of the baffles, a movable ring between the two fixed rings, and a plurality of cage rods on the inner side of the movable ring; the fixed rings and the movable rings are connected to the cage rods via an adjustment structure, and the space formed between the cage rods constitutes the mink's activity space inside the cage; the movable rings move relative to the fixed rings, allowing the adjustment structure to adjust the diameter of the distribution circumference of the cage rods, thereby changing the mink's activity space inside the cage; and a fixing strap for securing the mink's legs is provided on the outer side of the cage rods.

[0007] Furthermore, the adjustment structure includes a fixing member disposed on the fixed ring and a movable member disposed on the movable ring. The fixed ring is fixedly connected to the fixed rod through the fixing member, and the movable ring is slidably connected to the fixed rod through the movable member. An adjustment rod is disposed between the fixing member and the movable member. One end of the adjustment rod is rotatably connected to the fixing member, and the other end of the adjustment rod is provided with a sliding sleeve that matches the cage rod. A sliding sleeve that matches the adjustment rod is provided on the movable member.

[0008] Furthermore, a synchronization structure for driving the movable rings on both sides to move in opposite directions is provided between the two baffles; the synchronization structure includes a connecting rod, the two ends of the connecting rod are provided on the fixed ring, two driving rods are symmetrically arranged on the inner side of the connecting rod, one end of the driving rod is provided on the movable ring, the other end of the driving rod is provided with an elastic element, a connecting block is provided between the two elastic elements, a driving gear is provided on the connecting block, and a driving rack that meshes with the driving gear is provided on one of the driving rods.

[0009] Furthermore, a fixing structure is provided between the two synchronization structures located at the same end; the fixing structure includes a connector, which is disposed on the drive rod near the movable ring at one end, and a traction rope is disposed on the connector, with the two traction ropes in corresponding positions connected by a buckle.

[0010] Furthermore, a fixing belt adjustment structure for adjusting the tension of the fixing belt is provided between the two baffles; the fixing belt adjustment structure includes a crossbar provided between the two baffles, a tension rack on the crossbar that meshes with the drive gear, and a guide roller for guiding the fixing belt between the two baffles.

[0011] Furthermore, the baffle is provided with a sliding groove, and the end of the crossbar is slidably disposed in the sliding groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the guide roller is rotatably connected to the baffle.

[0013] Furthermore, the baffle has a slot, the slot has a pin groove, and the side wall of the gate is provided with a locking pin that matches the pin groove.

[0014] Furthermore, both the fixed ring and the movable ring are provided with openings, and the fixed component and the movable component are assembled with the fixed ring and the movable ring through the openings.

[0015] Furthermore, the fixing strap has bristles inclined on the side surface near the cage rod, and a metal sheet is built into the fixing strap.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial technical effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0017] This invention uses an adjustable structure to bring the cage bars closer together, reducing the diameter of the circumference of the distributed cage bars and thus reducing the mink's activity space. Once all the cage bars are in contact with the mink, the mink's body is fixed by the cage bars. The cage bars can undergo slight deformation to adapt to the mink's body curves, preventing any area of ​​the mink from being over-clamped and causing injury. The fixing straps fix the mink's legs to its body, completing the mink's fixation. At this point, measurements and tests can be performed to ensure that the mink cannot cause harm to the breeder.

[0018] In this invention, the drive gear drives the movable rings to move closer to the fixed rod via the drive rack and drive rod, so that the movable rings on both sides move synchronously. At the same time, the drive gear also drives the crossbar to move via the tension rack, and the crossbar drives the end of the fixing belt to move, so that the fixing belt can be tightly attached to the outside of the cage rod, so that the fixing belt can be kept in a taut state. This can keep the legs of mink of different sizes stably fixed, and prevent the mink legs from loosening, so that the mink claws can cause injury to the breeder during the detection or measurement process.

[0019] This invention adjusts the actual length of the traction rope using a buckle, fixing the position of the movable ring. This allows the breeder to free up their hands for measurement and inspection, and also allows the cage bars to be fixed in any position. This not only allows for adjustment of the mink's fixation at any time, but also enables the fixation of mink of different sizes. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cage body and its connection structure according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-section of the baffle and its connection structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point B;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing ring and its connection structure according to the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the changes in the space inside the cage according to the present invention;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of the adjustment structure of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the synchronization structure and its connection relationship of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 10 For the present invention Figure 9 Enlarged structural diagram at point C;

[0031] Figure 11 For the present invention Figure 9 Enlarged structural diagram at point D;

[0032] Figure 12 For the present invention Figure 9 Enlarged structural diagram at point E in the middle.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Cage body; 11. Covering bag; 12. Baffle; 13. Gate; 14. Fixing rod; 15. Fixing ring; 16. Movable ring; 17. Cage rod; 18. Fixing belt; 2. Adjustment structure; 21. Fixing component; 22. Movable component; 23. Adjusting rod; 24. Sliding sleeve; 3. Synchronization structure; 31. Connecting rod; 32. Drive rod; 33. Drive rack; 34. Drive gear; 35. Elastic component; 36. Connecting block; 4. Fixing structure; 41. Connecting component; 42. Traction rope; 43. Buckle; 5. Fixing belt adjustment structure; 51. Crossbar; 52. Tightening rack; 53. Guide roller; 6. Pin groove; 7. Locking pin; 8. Opening. Detailed Implementation

[0034] like Figure 1-12 As shown, a portable multifunctional mink restraint device includes a cage 1, with a covering bag 11 covering the outside of the cage 1. Both ends of the cage 1 are equipped with baffles 12, and detachable gates 13 are inserted into the baffles 12. In use, one side of the gate 13 is removed from the baffle 12, opening one side of the cage 1 and facing it towards the exit of the mink rearing cage. The mink is then driven from the rearing cage into the cage 1. After the mink enters the cage 1, the removed gate 13 is reinstalled, completing the transfer. At this time, the covering bag 11 completely covers the side wall of the cage 1, allowing the mink to move. However, the mink cannot turn around inside the cage 1. The operating space behind the mink is a safe space, and the mink's paws and mouth cannot penetrate the cage 1 to cause injury to the handler.

[0035] The cage 1 includes a fixed rod 14 that connects two baffles 12 together. A fixed ring 15 is installed on the inner side of each baffle 12. A movable ring 16 is provided between the two fixed rings 15 and is slidably connected to the fixed rod 14. A plurality of cage rods 17 are provided on the inner side of the movable ring 16 in a circular array. The fixed rings 15 and the movable rings 16 are connected to the cage rods 17 through an adjustment structure 2. The space formed between the cage rods 17 is the activity space for the mink inside the cage 1. The movable rings 16 move relative to the fixed rings 15, so that the adjustment structure 2 adjusts the diameter of the circumference of the distribution of the cage rods 17, thereby changing the activity space for the mink inside the cage 1. A fixing strap 18 for fixing the mink's legs is provided on the outer side of the cage rods 17.

[0036] like Figure 5 As shown, the adjustment structure 2 includes a fixing member 21 mounted on the fixed ring 15 and a movable member 22 mounted on the movable ring 16. The fixed ring 15 is fixedly connected to the fixed rod 14 through the fixing member 21, and the movable ring 16 is slidably connected to the fixed rod 14 through the movable member 22. An adjustment rod 23 is provided between the fixing member 21 and the movable member 22. One end of the adjustment rod 23 is rotatably connected to the fixing member 21, and the other end of the adjustment rod 23 is equipped with a sliding sleeve 24 that matches the cage rod 17. A sliding sleeve 24 that matches the adjustment rod 23 is also installed on the movable member 22. Specifically, the outer end of the adjustment rod 23 is rotatably connected to the fixing member 21, the side wall of the adjustment rod 23 is rotatably set with the movable member 22 through the sliding sleeve 24, and the side wall of the cage rod 17 is rotatably set with the adjustment rod 23 through the sliding sleeve 24.

[0037] When the movable ring 16 is brought closer to the fixed ring 15, the movable part 22 moves closer to the fixed part 21. The movable part 22 drives the adjusting rod 23 to rotate around the hinge point between the outer end of the adjusting rod 23 and the fixed part 21 through the sliding sleeve 24. The inner end of the adjusting rod 23 drives the cage rods 17 to move closer to each other, reducing the diameter of the distribution circumference of the cage rods 17 and gradually reducing the space inside the cage between the cage rods 17. Conversely, moving the movable ring 16 closer to the fixed ring 15 increases the diameter of the distribution circumference of the cage rods 17 and increases the space inside the cage. The clamping and release of the mink are both achieved by moving the movable ring 16, which can avoid the injury caused by direct contact with the mink.

[0038] A synchronization structure 3 is provided between the two baffles 12 to drive the movable rings 16 on both sides to move in opposite directions; several synchronization structures 3 are arranged in a circular array. Figure 10-11As shown, the synchronization structure 3 includes a connecting rod 31, with both ends of the connecting rod 31 engaged with the fixed ring 15. Two drive rods 32 are symmetrically arranged on the inner side of the connecting rod 31. One end of the drive rod 32 is engaged with the movable ring 16, and the other end of the drive rod 32 is connected to an elastic element 35. A connecting block 36 is connected between the two elastic elements 35. A drive gear 34 is installed on the connecting block 36, and a drive rack 33 that meshes with the drive gear 34 is installed on one of the drive rods 32.

[0039] When one of the movable rings 16 moves, the synchronization structure 3 drives the other movable ring 16 to move in the opposite direction (i.e., move closer to or away from the corresponding fixed ring 15). This reduces the difficulty of operating the device and allows operation from behind the mink, further preventing the mink from accidentally injuring the breeder.

[0040] Synchronous Structure 3 Working Principle:

[0041] When the drive gear 34 rotates, the drive gear 34 can drive the drive rack 33 meshing with it to move in the opposite direction. The drive rack 33 drives the drive rod 32 fixed to it to move in the opposite direction. The drive rod 32 drives the movable ring 16 engaged with it to move in the opposite direction. When the movable ring 16 on one side moves, the movable ring 16 on the other side can move in the opposite direction.

[0042] A fixing structure 4 is provided between the two synchronization structures 3 located at the same end; the fixing structure 4 includes a connector 41, which is rotatably mounted on the drive rod 32 near the end of the movable ring 16. A traction rope 42 is installed on the connector 41, and the two traction ropes 42 with corresponding positions are connected by a buckle 43. The buckle 43 is used to connect the traction ropes 42 and adjust the length of the traction ropes 42.

[0043] When the mink needs to be secured, the traction rope 42 is pulled by the buckle 43. The traction rope 42 drives one of the drive rods 32 to move through the connector 41. The other drive rod 32 in the synchronous structure 3 moves in the opposite direction. The drive rods 32 drive their corresponding movable rings 16 to move in the opposite direction. The length of the traction rope 42 is adjusted by the buckle 43 to fix the position of the movable rings 16, freeing the keeper's hands for measurement and inspection. When releasing the mink, the traction rope 42 is released, the elastic element 35 releases the tension, and the drive rack 33 drives the movable rings 16 away from the fixed rings 15 through the drive rods 32. This increases the circumferential diameter of the cage bars 17, allowing the mink to be released. Pulling the traction rope 42 can fix the mink's body and can fix the movable rings 16 in any position, allowing the device to fix mink of different sizes. Releasing the traction rope 42 can release the mink. The baffle 12 between the operating position and the mink further prevents the mink from harming the keeper, and the operation is simple.

[0044] A fixing belt adjustment structure 5 is provided between the two baffles 12 for adjusting the tension of the fixing belt 18; the fixing belt adjustment structure 5 includes a crossbar 51 disposed between the two baffles 12, a tension rack 52 that meshes with the drive gear 34 on the crossbar 51, and a guide roller 53 rotatably mounted between the two baffles 12 for guiding the fixing belt 18. The guide roller 53 guides the fixing belt 18 to prevent the fixing belt 18 from interfering with the cage rod 17; a sliding groove is provided on the baffle 12, and the end of the crossbar 51 is slidably disposed in the sliding groove.

[0045] After the mink's body is secured by the cage bar 17, the securing strap 18 is moved toward the baffle 12. After the securing strap 18 contacts the mink's leg, the securing strap 18 resists the mink's leg. The mink's leg moves with the securing strap 18 until the mink's leg contacts the body, thus completing the fixation of the mink's leg.

[0046] When the mink's body is secured, the drive gear 34 drives the movable ring 16 to move closer to the fixing rod 14 via the drive rack 33 and drive rod 32. At the same time, the drive gear 34 also drives the crossbar 51 to move via the tension rack 52. The crossbar 51 drives the end of the fixing strap 18 to move (the fixing strap 18 passes around the guide roller 53). The fixing strap 18 can fit tightly against the outside of the cage rod 17, thus securing the mink's body while tightening the fixing strap 18. The fixing strap 18 remains in a taut state, which can maintain stable fixation of the legs of mink of different sizes and prevent the mink's legs from loosening, which could cause injury to the breeder from the mink's claws during the testing or measurement process.

[0047] like Figure 3As shown, the baffle 12 has a slot, and the slot has a pin groove 6. The side wall of the gate 13 is provided with a locking pin 7 that matches the pin groove 6. When the gate 13 is inserted into the slot on the baffle 12, the locking pin 7 and the pin groove 6 cooperate to install the gate 13 on the baffle 12, preventing the gate 13 from falling off during mink detection and increasing the risk of the mink escaping.

[0048] Both the fixed ring 15 and the movable ring 16 are provided with openings 8. The fixing member 21 and the movable member 22 are assembled with the fixed ring 15 and the movable ring 16 through the openings 8. By forcefully prying the fixed ring 15, the two ends of the openings 8 on the fixed ring 15 can be misaligned, thereby facilitating the insertion of the fixing member 21 into the fixed ring 15. This facilitates the replacement of the fixing member 21, the movable member 22, and the adjusting rod 23, reducing maintenance costs. In addition, the number of fixing members 21 and the movable member 22 can be appropriately increased or decreased as needed to avoid an unsuitable initial gap between the cage bars 17, which could cause the mink to fall out of the cage 1 or its legs to be unable to pass through the cage bars 17.

[0049] The fixing strap 18 has bristles inclined on the side near the cage bar 17. The bristles can soothe the mink. At the same time, the inclined direction of the bristles is opposite to the direction of movement when the fixing strap 18 fixes the mink's legs, which can prevent the fixing strap 18 from shaving off the mink's fur (similar to a coat shaving tool). The fixing strap 18 has a metal plate built in.

[0050] The process of using this invention is as follows:

[0051] Remove one side of the gate 13 from the baffle 12 to open one side of the cage 1 and face it toward the exit of the mink feeding cage. Drive the mink from the feeding cage into the cage 1. After the mink enters the cage 1, put the removed gate 13 back on to complete the transfer of the mink.

[0052] After the gate 13 is reinstalled on the baffle 12, the movable rings 16 on both sides are moved closer to the fixed ring 15. The adjusting structure 2 drives the cage rods 17 to move closer to each other, reducing the diameter of the distribution circumference of the cage rods 17 (i.e., the diameter of the distribution circumference of the cage rods 17 is reduced from R2 to R1). The space inside the cage between the cage rods 17 gradually decreases until all the cage rods 17 contact the mink. The cage rods 17 then fix the mink's body. The covering bag 11 is removed, and the mink's legs and tail can pass through the gaps between the cage rods 17. The mink's legs are then fixed by the fixing straps 18. At this point, the mink is tested and it is difficult for the mink to cause harm to the breeder.

[0053] When releasing the mink, turn one side of the baffle 12 toward the feeding cage, remove the gate 13, move the movable ring 16 in the opposite direction to increase the distribution diameter of the cage bars 17 so that the mink can move. Loosen the restraints 18 on the mink's legs and use a driving stick to drive the mink out of the cage 1. This completes the mink testing.

[0054] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Various modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A portable, multifunctional mink restraint device, characterized in that: The cage includes a cage body (1), with a covering bag (11) on the outside of the cage body (1). Both ends of the cage body (1) are provided with baffles (12), and each baffle (12) is detachably equipped with a gate (13). The cage body (1) includes a fixing rod (14) that connects two baffles (12) together. A fixing ring (15) is provided on the inner side of each baffle (12), and a movable ring (16) is provided between the two fixing rings (15). The inner side of the movable ring (16) is provided with... There are several cage rods (17), and the fixed ring (15) and the movable ring (16) are connected to the cage rods (17) through the adjustment structure (2). The space formed by the several cage rods (17) is the activity space of the mink inside the cage body (1). The movable ring (16) moves relative to the fixed ring (15), so that the adjustment structure (2) adjusts the diameter of the distribution circle of the cage rods (17) and changes the activity space of the mink inside the cage body (1). The outer side of the cage rods (17) is provided with a fixing strap (18) for fixing the legs of the mink. The adjustment structure (2) includes a fixing member (21) disposed on the fixed ring (15) and a movable member (22) disposed on the movable ring (16). The fixed ring (15) is fixedly connected to the fixed rod (14) through the fixing member (21). The movable ring (16) is slidably connected to the fixed rod (14) through the movable member (22). An adjustment rod (23) is disposed between the fixing member (21) and the movable member (22). One end of the adjustment rod (23) is rotatably connected to the fixing member (21). The other end of the adjustment rod (23) is provided with a sliding sleeve (24) that matches the cage rod (17). The movable member (22) is provided with a sliding sleeve (24) that matches the adjustment rod (23).

2. The portable multifunctional mink restraint device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A synchronization structure (3) for driving the movable rings (16) on both sides to move in opposite directions is provided between the two baffles (12); the synchronization structure (3) includes a connecting rod (31), the two ends of the connecting rod (31) are provided on the fixed ring (15), two driving rods (32) are symmetrically arranged on the inner side of the connecting rod (31), one end of the driving rod (32) is provided on the movable ring (16), the other end of the driving rod (32) is provided with an elastic element (35), a connecting block (36) is provided between the two elastic elements (35), a driving gear (34) is provided on the connecting block (36), and a driving rack (33) that meshes with the driving gear (34) is provided on one of the driving rods (32).

3. The portable multifunctional mink restraint device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A fixing structure (4) is provided between the two synchronization structures (3) located at the same end; the fixing structure (4) includes a connector (41), which is located on the drive rod (32) near the movable ring (16) at one end, and a traction rope (42) is provided on the connector (41), and the two traction ropes (42) with corresponding positions are connected by a buckle (43).

4. The portable multifunctional mink restraint device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A fixing belt adjustment structure (5) for adjusting the tension of the fixing belt (18) is provided between the two baffles (12); the fixing belt adjustment structure (5) includes a crossbar (51) provided between the two baffles (12), a tension rack (52) that meshes with the drive gear (34) is provided on the crossbar (51), and a guide roller (53) for guiding the fixing belt (18) is provided between the two baffles (12).

5. The portable multifunctional mink restraint device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The baffle (12) is provided with a sliding groove, and the end of the crossbar (51) is slidably disposed in the sliding groove.

6. The portable multifunctional mink restraint device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The guide roller (53) is rotatably connected to the baffle (12).

7. The portable multifunctional mink restraint device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle (12) has a slot, and a pin groove (6) is provided in the slot. The side wall of the gate (13) is provided with a locking pin (7) that matches the pin groove (6).

8. The portable multifunctional mink restraint device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the fixed ring (15) and the movable ring (16) are provided with openings (8), and the fixed member (21) and the movable member (22) are assembled with the fixed ring (15) and the movable ring (16) through the openings (8).

9. The portable multifunctional mink restraint device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing strap (18) has bristles inclined on the side surface near the cage rod (17), and a metal sheet is built into the fixing strap (18).

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