Animal experiment cage convenient to move

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of experimental cages, and discloses an animal experimental cage convenient to move, which comprises a cage body, and a handle is fixedly installed on the cage body. The animal experimental cage convenient to move is convenient to carry and move through the handles arranged at two ends of the cage body, is convenient to take and place animals through a box door, collects excrement through a base, is cleaned after being disassembled, is convenient to observe the state of animals through a transparent plate, is convenient to move and ventilate through a U-shaped pipe and a through groove, forms a two-layer structure through a filter plate, and alternately feeds animals through a top automatic feeder and water feeder, a bottom automatic feeder and water feeder, so that animals reciprocally move up and down, can guarantee the feeding and drinking water demands of experimental animals, can increase the activity amount of the experimental animals, simulates the natural activity state of the experimental animals, and remarkably improves the practicability of the animal experimental cage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of laboratory cage technology, specifically to a portable animal laboratory cage. Background Technology

[0002] Animal cages are an indispensable piece of basic equipment in various scientific research activities such as biological and medical experiments. They are mainly used to hold laboratory animals and provide them with a suitable temporary activity and habitat environment. The rationality of their structure and ease of use directly affect the efficiency of experimental operations, the survival status of laboratory animals, and the accuracy of experimental data.

[0003] However, existing animal cages have certain shortcomings in practical use. Some cages have poorly designed excrement collection structures, making cleaning inconvenient and prone to bacterial growth with long-term use, affecting the health of experimental animals and interfering with experimental data. The observation structures of existing cages are incomplete, making it difficult to achieve real-time and clear observation of the animals' condition, and hindering staff from promptly monitoring their feeding, drinking, and activity. Traditional cages are mostly single-layered structures with limited feeding and watering methods, failing to guide animals to engage in reciprocating activities, making it difficult to simulate the animals' natural activity patterns, and reducing the practicality of the cages, thus failing to fully meet the diverse needs of various animal experiments.

[0004] In view of this, we propose a portable animal experimental cage. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an easily movable animal experimental cage to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A portable animal laboratory cage includes a cage body with a handle fixedly installed on it, a door hinged to one end of the cage body, a base snapped onto the bottom of the cage body, a transparent plate fixedly installed on the top of the cage body, a U-shaped tube fixedly installed inside the side wall of the cage body, a filter plate snapped onto the inside of the cage body, an automatic top feeder and an automatic top water feeder snapped onto the inside of the top side wall of the cage body, and an automatic bottom feeder and an automatic bottom water feeder snapped onto the inside of the bottom side wall of the cage body.

[0007] In a further embodiment, the grips are provided in two sets, and the two sets of grips are mirror images of each other at both ends of the cage body, which facilitates carrying and moving.

[0008] In a further embodiment, the other end of the box door is secured to the cage body with a latch, facilitating the loading and unloading of animals.

[0009] In a further embodiment, the transparent panel is made of acrylic material to facilitate observation of the animal's condition.

[0010] In a further embodiment, a through groove is provided on the arc-shaped sidewall of the U-shaped tube to facilitate animal movement and ventilation.

[0011] In a further embodiment, the filter plate has through holes.

[0012] In a further embodiment, the top and bottom automatic feeders are filled with food required by the experimental animals, and the top and bottom automatic water feeders are filled with water required by the experimental animals, allowing for alternating feeding and watering.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides an animal experimental cage that is easy to move, and has the following beneficial effects: This portable animal cage enhances its practicality by incorporating handles at both ends for easy carrying and movement, a door for convenient animal access, a base for collecting excrement for easy cleaning after disassembly, a transparent panel for observing animal behavior, a U-shaped tube and ventilation channel for easy animal movement and air circulation, a two-layer structure with a filter plate, and alternating feeding and watering via top and bottom automatic feeders and waterers. This allows the animals to move up and down, ensuring their food and water needs are met while increasing their activity level, simulating their natural activity patterns, and thus significantly improving the practicality of the animal cage. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention from another perspective; Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the cage body of the present invention; Figure 4 This is an exploded view of part of the structure of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of some structures in this invention.

[0015] Explanation of icon numbers: 1. Cage body; 2. Handle; 3. Door; 4. Base; 5. Transparent panel; 6. U-shaped tube; 7. Filter plate; 8. Top automatic feeder; 9. Top automatic water feeder; 10. Bottom automatic feeder; 11. Bottom automatic water feeder. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0017] In this application, the term "above" indicates the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. It is primarily used to better describe this application and its embodiments, and is not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to construct and operate in a specific orientation. Furthermore, the term "above" may also be used in certain circumstances to indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0018] Please see Figures 1-5 The present invention provides a technical solution: A portable animal laboratory cage includes a cage body 1, a handle 2 fixedly installed on the cage body 1, a door 3 hinged to one end of the cage body 1, a base 4 snapped onto the bottom of the cage body 1, a transparent plate 5 fixedly installed on the top of the cage body 1, a U-shaped tube 6 fixedly installed inside the side wall of the cage body 1, a filter plate 7 snapped onto the inside of the cage body 1, an automatic top feeder 8 and an automatic top water feeder 9 snapped onto the inside of the top side wall of the cage body 1, and an automatic bottom feeder 10 and an automatic bottom water feeder 11 snapped onto the inside of the bottom side wall of the cage body 1.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, two sets of handles 2 are provided, and the two sets of handles 2 are mirror images of each other at both ends of the cage body 1, which facilitates carrying and moving. Furthermore, the other end of the box door 3 is fastened to the cage body 1 by a latch, which facilitates taking out and putting in the animal. Furthermore, the transparent plate 5 is made of acrylic material, which facilitates observation of the animal's condition.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, a through groove is provided on the arc-shaped sidewall of the U-shaped tube 6 to facilitate animal movement and ventilation. Furthermore, a through hole is provided on the filter plate 7. Furthermore, the top automatic feeder 8 and the bottom automatic feeder 10 are filled with food required by the experimental animals, and the top automatic water feeder 9 and the bottom automatic water feeder 11 are filled with water required by the experimental animals, so that they are fed and watered alternately.

[0021] Working Principle: Cage 1 serves as the core installation foundation of the entire experimental cage, bearing the assembly and fixation of all components. It provides experimental animals with a closed, safe, and orderly activity space, ensuring that all parts can cooperate in an orderly manner to achieve the overall functionality of the experimental cage. Simultaneously, the structural design of cage 1 effectively prevents experimental animals from escaping, ensuring the smooth conduct of the experiment. Handle 2, as a key component for movement, is installed in a position adapted to the gripping habits of personnel. Personnel can easily carry and move the experimental cage by gripping handle 2 without the need for additional tools, significantly improving the ease of movement, especially suitable for scenarios requiring frequent transfer of experimental animals. The cage door 3, as the sole passage for storing and retrieving experimental animals, has flexible and convenient opening and closing operation. Personnel can quickly retrieve and place experimental animals by controlling the opening and closing of the cage door 3, which avoids disturbing or injuring the experimental animals during the process and ensures the efficiency of the operation. When closed, it can fit tightly with the cage body 1 to ensure the airtightness of the cage body 1. The base 4 works with the cage body 1 to realize the excrement collection function. The excrement generated by the experimental animals during their activities inside the cage body 1 can fall into the base 4 through the gap at the bottom of the cage body 1. During the experimental interval or after the experiment, the base 4 can be removed from the bottom of the cage body 1 to thoroughly clean the excrement collected inside, effectively maintaining the cleanliness of the internal environment of the experimental cage, reducing bacterial growth, providing a healthy activity environment for the experimental animals, and reducing the cleaning workload of the staff. The transparent panel 5 is made of a material suitable for experimental observation. It has excellent overall light transmittance and no visual obstruction. Staff can clearly observe the activity, feeding, drinking, and mental state of the experimental animals inside cage 1 through the transparent panel 5 without opening the cage door 3. This facilitates real-time monitoring of the animals' conditions, timely detection of abnormalities, and timely implementation of corresponding measures, ensuring the accuracy of experimental data. The U-shaped tube 6 is installed inside the side wall of cage 1. Its arc-shaped structure is adapted to the internal space of cage 1, and the through-slots on the arc-shaped side wall allow for air circulation between the inside and outside of cage 1, ensuring adequate air quality inside cage 1. The filter plate 7 provides a suitable breathing environment for laboratory animals, preventing discomfort caused by poor air circulation. Furthermore, the trough serves as a movement channel for the animals, allowing them to move flexibly between different areas within the cage 1, increasing their activity space. The filter plate 7 is snapped into the cage 1, forming two independent yet interconnected layers within the cage 1. Through-holes on the surface of the filter plate 7 allow for air circulation and material permeation between the two layers, preventing animals from falling from the upper layer to the lower base 4 area while allowing excrement to fall smoothly to the base 4. Simultaneously, the two layers... The design of the structure also provides more levels of activity for laboratory animals, enhancing their freedom of movement. The top automatic feeder 8 and top automatic water feeder 9, and the bottom automatic feeder 10 and bottom automatic water feeder 11 work together to achieve automatic feeding and watering of laboratory animals. The top automatic feeder 8 and bottom automatic feeder 10 are pre-filled with the required amount of food for the laboratory animals, and the top automatic water feeder 9 and bottom automatic water feeder 11 are pre-filled with the required amount of water for the laboratory animals. During operation, the alternating opening and closing of the two sets of feeding and watering components is controlled to achieve alternating feeding and watering. In operation, when the top automatic feeder 8 and the top automatic water feeder 9 are turned on, the experimental animals will move to the upper layer of cage 1 to eat and drink; when the bottom automatic feeder 10 and the bottom automatic water feeder 11 are turned on, the experimental animals will move to the lower layer of cage 1 to eat and drink. By guiding the animals to move up and down back and forth inside cage 1 in this alternating manner, the feeding and drinking needs of the experimental animals can be guaranteed, and the activity level of the experimental animals can be increased, simulating their natural activity state. This significantly improves the practicality of the animal experimental cage, fully meets the various usage requirements in the animal experiment process, and improves experimental efficiency and the reliability of experimental data.

[0022] All standard parts used in this application can be purchased from the market. The specific connection methods of each part are all conventional methods such as riveting and welding that are mature in the prior art. The standard parts are all conventional models in the prior art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0023] The present invention has been described in detail above. However, modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, any modifications or improvements that do not depart from the spirit of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A portable animal experimental cage, comprising a cage body (1), characterized in that: A handle (2) is fixedly installed on the cage (1). A door (3) is hinged to one end of the cage (1). A base (4) is snapped into the bottom of the cage (1). A transparent plate (5) is fixedly installed on the top of the cage (1). A U-shaped tube (6) is fixedly installed inside the side wall of the cage (1). A filter plate (7) is snapped into the inside of the cage (1). An automatic feeder (8) and an automatic water feeder (9) are snapped into the inside of the top side wall of the cage (1). An automatic feeder (10) and an automatic water feeder (11) are snapped into the inside of the bottom side wall of the cage (1).

2. The easily movable animal experimental cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grips (2) are provided in two sets, and the two sets of grips (2) are mirror images of each other at both ends of the cage (1).

3. The easily movable animal experimental cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the box door (3) is attached to the cage body (1) by a latch.

4. The easily movable animal experimental cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transparent panel (5) is made of acrylic material.

5. The easily movable animal experimental cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The U-shaped tube (6) has a through groove on its arc-shaped sidewall.

6. The easily movable animal experimental cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter plate (7) has through holes.

7. The easily movable animal experimental cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top automatic feeder (8) and the bottom automatic feeder (10) are filled with food for the experimental animals, and the top automatic water feeder (9) and the bottom automatic water feeder (11) are filled with water for the experimental animals.

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