A compression restraint cage for wildlife rescue

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of holding cage, and discloses a compression holding cage for wild animal rescue, which comprises two mutually jointable or separable cage bodies, the lower ends of the two cage bodies are each provided with a plurality of universal wheels, the two cage bodies are symmetrically arranged, and the sides close to each other of the two cage bodies are provided with openings, one end of one of the cage bodies is provided with an entrance for wild animals to enter, a movable door is hinged to the entrance, a locking mechanism for locking the movable door is arranged on the cage body, two groups of embracing mechanisms for positioning animals when the two cage bodies are separated are arranged between the two cage bodies, a limiting rod and a fixing sleeve are respectively fixedly installed on the two cage bodies, the fixing sleeve is sleeved on the limiting rod, a fixing seat is fixedly installed on each of the two cage bodies, and a hydraulic cylinder is fixedly installed between the fixing seats of the two cage bodies. The purpose is to solve the problem that the current compression holding cage is difficult for rescuers to examine the abdomen of animals due to its own structural limitations.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of restraint cage technology, specifically relating to a compressible restraint cage for wildlife rescue. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of raising wild animals, when examining, treating, or administering intravenous fluids to sick wild animals, the animals need to be confined to small cages to restrict their movement, facilitate veterinary procedures, and ensure the safety of both staff and animals. Existing restraint facilities are primarily designed for livestock and pets and cannot meet the requirements for clinical examination and treatment of wild animals. Furthermore, existing restraint facilities are functionally limited, lacking temporary feeding capabilities, failing to adequately meet animal welfare needs, and hindering animal recovery. Additionally, the fixed space in existing restraint facilities is problematic; if the space is too large, the animals are difficult to control; if the space is too small, it restricts movement and impedes recovery.

[0003] Chinese invention patent CN 110192930 B discloses a compression restraint cage for treating wild animals. It has a rectangular structure with a mesh-like perforated structure on the top, left, right, front, and rear sides. The front and rear sides are movable surfaces; the front side can slide up and down relative to the bottom surface, and the rear side can slide forward and backward relative to the bottom surface. An observation window with a movable door is provided on the front side. A guardrail is provided on the bottom surface, forming a cavity between the bottom surface and the guardrail. A feces tray is movably inserted into the cavity, and a first handle is provided on the outer side of the feces tray. A water feeding window with a water box is provided at the bottom of the left side; a feeding window with a feeding box is provided at the bottom of the right side; and casters are provided on the bottom surface.

[0004] However, when wild animals (mainly wolves, tigers, and leopards) are placed in the restraint cage, rescuers find it difficult to examine the animals' abdomens due to the cage's limitations. Therefore, we propose a compression restraint cage for wild animal rescue to solve the above problem. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that current compression restraint cages, due to their structural limitations, make it difficult for rescuers to examine the abdomen of animals.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0007] A compression restraint cage for wildlife rescue includes two cage bodies that can be joined or separated. Each cage body has multiple casters at its lower end. The two cage bodies are symmetrically arranged, with an opening on their adjacent side. One end of one cage body has an entrance for the wild animal to enter, and a hinged door is connected to the entrance. The cage body is equipped with a locking mechanism that can lock the door. Two sets of holding mechanisms are provided between the two cage bodies to position the animal when the two cage bodies are separated.

[0008] Furthermore, each of the two cages is fixedly equipped with a limit rod and a fixing sleeve, with the fixing sleeve fitted onto the limit rod. Each of the two cages is also fixedly equipped with a fixing seat, and a hydraulic cylinder is fixedly installed between the fixing seats of the two cages. This structural design, with the hydraulic cylinder working in conjunction with the limit rod and fixing sleeve, facilitates the control of the two cages being joined or separated.

[0009] Further specifying, the clamping mechanism includes a movable frame, a mounting base, an arc-shaped guide rail movably mounted on the mounting base, and a compression airbag fixedly mounted on the arc-shaped guide rail. The movable frame is positioned between the two cages, the mounting base is movably mounted on the movable frame, and an air supply pipe is fixedly inserted into the compression airbag. An air pump is located at the end of the air supply pipe, and the output port of the air pump is fixedly connected to the air supply pipe. With this structural design, after the two arc-shaped guide rails enclose the animal's body, the air pump operates, causing the compression airbag to inflate, thus clamping the animal tightly and facilitating the locking of the animal's position.

[0010] Further specifying, the two sets of clamping mechanisms' arc-shaped guide rails can be joined to form a circular guide rail. A movable block is movably mounted on the circular guide rail, and each of the two arc-shaped guide rails has a protruding post and a groove on its contacting side. An electromagnet is installed inside the protruding post, and an iron sheet attracted to the electromagnet's magnetism is installed in the groove. A slot is formed on the arc-shaped guide rail, and a corresponding locking post is fixedly mounted on the movable block. Multiple motor-driven rotating wheels are located on the side of the movable block near the arc-shaped guide rail. A movable arm is fixedly mounted on the movable block, and a camera module is located at the end of the movable arm. This structural design allows the movable block to move within the circular guide rail formed by the two arc-shaped guide rails, and the movable arm and camera module work together to facilitate examination of the animal's abdomen.

[0011] Furthermore, the movable frame includes four bent arms and two rotating rods, with the two rotating rods rotatably mounted between the two bent arms located on the same side. This structural design is simple and easy to use.

[0012] Further specifying, the bending arm includes an L-shaped rod and a connecting rod. The connecting rod is rotatably connected to the end of the L-shaped rod. A torsion spring is provided at the junction of the connecting rod and the L-shaped rod. An arc-shaped limiting groove is formed on the rotating shaft of the connecting rod. A limiting block is fixedly installed at the junction of the L-shaped rod, and the limiting block is movably installed within the arc-shaped limiting groove. The rotating rod is positioned between two connecting rods located on the same side. With this structural design, when the two cages move away from each other, the bending arm can drive the rotating rod, mounting base, and arc-shaped guide rail to move inward into the cage under the action of the torsion spring.

[0013] Further specifying, the mounting base includes a movable frame, two fixed ears respectively fixedly mounted on both sides of the movable frame, a slide groove formed inside the movable frame, and a rod fixedly mounted in the slide groove. The movable frame is movably mounted on two rotating rods via the two fixed ears. A slider is fixedly mounted on the arc-shaped guide rail, and the slider is slidably mounted in the slide groove. The slider has a slot adapted to the rod, and a compression spring is sleeved on the rod between the slider and the slide groove wall. With this structural design, the movable frame can be adjusted from the ground by moving on the two rotating rods via the fixed ears.

[0014] Furthermore, the fixing lug has a threaded groove, and a locking bolt is threaded into the groove. The rotating rod has scale lines. When the locking bolt is inserted into the threaded groove, the end of the locking bolt abuts against the rotating rod. This structural design allows the position of the movable frame to be locked by the locking bolt, and the scale lines facilitate the determination of the movable frame's height from the ground.

[0015] Further specifying, the locking mechanism includes a fixed post, an L-shaped locking handle rotatably mounted on the fixed post, and a locking block. The fixed post is fixedly mounted on the cage body with a movable door, and the locking block is fixedly mounted on the movable door. The locking block has a snap-fit ​​groove adapted to the L-shaped locking handle. This structural design allows the L-shaped locking handle, in conjunction with the locking block, to lock the movable door, preventing wild animals from escaping the cage.

[0016] The invention employing the above technical solution has the following advantages:

[0017] 1. In this invention, when the two cages are joined together, wild animals can be driven into the cage. When the two cages are separated, two sets of clamping mechanisms position the animal's body, which can prevent the animal from moving around and make it easier for rescuers to check the abdomen of the wild animal. It can also reduce secondary injuries to wild animals caused by shaking during transportation.

[0018] 2. In this invention, when two arc-shaped guide rails are arranged to form a circular guide rail and the animal's body is enclosed within it, the air pump works to compress and expand the airbag, which can clamp the animal's body to reduce the animal's shaking amplitude. While positioning, it can reduce the animal's discomfort and facilitate observation and rescue. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The present invention can be further illustrated by the non-limiting embodiments given in the accompanying drawings;

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a compression restraint cage for wildlife rescue according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another state of the compression restraint cage for wildlife rescue according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the holding mechanism in a compression restraint cage for wildlife rescue according to the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the movable block portion in a compression restraint cage for wildlife rescue according to the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the holding mechanism in a compression restraint cage for wildlife rescue according to the present invention.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the bent arm in a compression restraint cage for wildlife rescue according to the present invention.

[0027] The symbols for the main components are explained below:

[0028] 1. Cage body; 11. Limiting rod; 12. Fixing sleeve; 13. Fixing base; 14. Hydraulic cylinder;

[0029] 2. Movable door;

[0030] 3. Clamping mechanism;

[0031] 31. Movable frame; 311. Bending arm; 312. Rotating rod;

[0032] 32. Mounting base; 321. Movable frame; 322. Fixing lug; 323. Slide groove; 324. Insert rod; 325. Compression spring; 326. Locking bolt;

[0033] 33. Curved guide rail; 331. Slider;

[0034] 34. Compression airbag; 341. Air supply tube;

[0035] 4. Movable block; 41. Locking post; 42. Rotating wheel; 43. Movable arm; 44. Camera module;

[0036] 5. Fixed post; 51. L-shaped locking handle; 52. Locking block. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that similar or identical parts are referred to by the same reference numerals in the drawings or description. Implementations not shown or described in the drawings are forms known to those skilled in the art. In addition, directional terms mentioned in the embodiments, such as "up," "down," "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "front," and "back," are only for reference to the directions in the drawings and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, a compression restraint cage for wildlife rescue according to the present invention includes two cage bodies 1 that can be spliced ​​together or separated. The lower ends of both cage bodies 1 are provided with multiple casters to facilitate the movement of the entire compression restraint cage. The two cage bodies 1 are arranged symmetrically, and an opening is provided on the side of each cage body that is close to the other. One end of one cage body 1 is provided with an entrance for wildlife to enter. A movable door 2 is hinged to the entrance. The cage body 1 is provided with a locking mechanism that can lock the movable door 2. Two sets of holding mechanisms 3 are provided between the two cage bodies 1 to position the animal when the two cage bodies 1 are separated.

[0039] Limiting rods 11 and fixing sleeves 12 are fixedly installed on the two cages 1 respectively. The fixing sleeves 12 are sleeved on the limiting rods 11. Fixing seats 13 are fixedly installed on both cages 1. A hydraulic cylinder 14 is fixedly installed between the fixing seats 13 of the two cages 1. When the hydraulic cylinder 14 works, it can drive the two cages 1 to move away from or towards each other under the limiting action of the limiting rods 11 and the fixing sleeves 12.

[0040] The clamping mechanism 3 includes a movable frame 31, a mounting base 32, an arc-shaped guide rail 33 movably mounted on the mounting base 32, and a compression airbag 34 fixedly mounted on the arc-shaped guide rail 33. The compression airbag 34 has a pressure sensor. When the compression airbag 34 expands and squeezes the animal, the pressure sensor can detect the squeezing force. When the pressure reaches a preset value, the air pump stops working. The movable frame 31 is set between the two cages 1. The mounting base 32 is movably mounted on the movable frame 31. An air supply pipe 341 is fixedly inserted into the compression airbag 34. An air pump is set at the end of the air supply pipe 341. The output port of the air pump is fixedly connected to the air supply pipe 341.

[0041] The two sets of clamping mechanisms 3 can be enclosed by arc-shaped guide rails 33 to form a circular guide rail. A movable block 4 is movably installed on the circular guide rail. The two arc-shaped guide rails 33 are respectively provided with a protrusion and a groove on the side where they contact each other. An electromagnet is provided in the protrusion and an iron piece attracted by the magnetism of the electromagnet is provided in the groove. A slot is opened on the arc-shaped guide rail 33. A locking post 41 that matches the slot is fixedly installed on the movable block 4. Multiple rotating wheels 42 driven by motors are provided on the side of the movable block 4 near the arc-shaped guide rail 33. A movable arm 43 is fixedly installed on the movable block 4. The movable arm 43 is a mechanical arm. A power supply module and controller are provided inside the movable block 4 to control the movement of the mechanical arm so as to adjust the shooting angle of the camera module 44. The camera module 44 is provided at the end of the movable arm 43. A pull rope is also provided on the arc-shaped guide rail 33 to facilitate the operator to reset the arc-shaped guide rail 33.

[0042] The movable frame 31 includes four bent arms 311 and two rotating rods 312. The two rotating rods 312 are rotatably installed between the two bent arms 311 located on the same side. The bent arm 311 includes an L-shaped rod and a connecting rod. The connecting rod is rotatably connected to the end of the L-shaped rod. A torsion spring is provided at the junction of the connecting rod and the L-shaped rod. An arc-shaped limiting groove is provided on the rotating shaft of the connecting rod. A limiting block is fixedly installed at the junction of the L-shaped rod. The limiting block is movably installed in the arc-shaped limiting groove. The rotating rod 312 is located between the two connecting rods located on the same side.

[0043] The mounting base 32 includes a movable frame 321, two fixed ears 322 respectively fixedly installed on both sides of the movable frame 321, a slide groove 323 opened inside the movable frame 321, and a plug rod 324 fixedly installed in the slide groove 323. The movable frame 321 is movably installed on two rotating rods 312 through the two fixed ears 322. A slider 331 is fixedly installed on the arc-shaped guide rail 33. The slider 331 is slidably installed in the slide groove 323. The slider 331 has a slot adapted to the plug rod 324. A compression spring 325 is sleeved on the plug rod 324 between the slider 331 and the groove wall of the slide groove 323.

[0044] The fixed ear 322 has a threaded groove, and a locking bolt 326 is threadedly connected in the threaded groove. The rotating rod 312 has a scale line. When the locking bolt 326 is inserted into the threaded groove, the end of the locking bolt 326 abuts against the rotating rod 312.

[0045] The locking mechanism includes a fixed post 5, an L-shaped locking handle 51 rotatably mounted on the fixed post 5, and a locking block 52. The fixed post 5 is fixedly mounted on the cage 1 with the movable door 2, and the locking block 52 is fixedly mounted on the movable door 2. The locking block 52 has a snap-fit ​​groove that is adapted to the L-shaped locking handle 51.

[0046] The method of using this invention is as follows:

[0047] When in use, drive the wild animals into the two cages 1, then close the movable door 2, and turn the L-shaped locking handle 51 to make it rotate into the locking block 52 to lock the movable door 2;

[0048] When it is necessary to examine the abdomen of wild animals, observe the height of the animal's body off the ground, adjust the position of the two sets of clamping mechanisms 3 on the rotating rod 312, and lock the position of the movable frame 321 by locking bolt 326. At this time, the hydraulic cylinder 14 extends, driving the two cages 1 to move away from each other. The bending arm 311 of the clamping mechanism 3 drives the rotating rod 312 to move between the two cages 1 under the action of the torsion spring. The slider 331 on the arc guide rail 33 moves along the slide groove 323 under the elastic force of the compression spring 325 until the ends of the two arc guide rails 33 abut against each other and are attracted to each other under the action of the electromagnet to form a circular guide rail.

[0049] When the two arc-shaped guide rails 33 approach each other, they enclose the animal's body. When connected, the air pump fills the compression airbag 34 with air through the air supply pipe 341, causing the compression airbag 34 to expand and hold the animal's body tightly. The movable block 4 moves on the circular guide rail through the rotating wheel 42. The camera module 44, together with the movable arm 43, can scan the animal's abdomen, making it convenient for staff to examine the abdomen of wild animals.

[0050] The above provides a detailed description of a compression restraint cage for wildlife rescue provided by the present invention. The specific embodiments described are merely for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to the present invention without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A compression restraint cage for wildlife rescue, comprising two cage bodies (1) that can be joined or separated, each cage body (1) having multiple casters at its lower end, characterized in that: The two cages (1) are arranged symmetrically, and an opening is provided on the side of each other that is close to each other. One end of one cage (1) is provided with an entrance for wild animals to enter. A movable door (2) is hinged at the entrance. A locking mechanism is provided on the cage (1) to lock the movable door (2). Two sets of holding mechanisms (3) are provided between the two cages (1) to position the animal when the two cages (1) are separated.

2. The compression restraint cage for wildlife rescue according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting rods (11) and fixing sleeves (12) are fixedly installed on the two cages (1), respectively. The fixing sleeves (12) are sleeved on the limiting rods (11). Fixing seats (13) are fixedly installed on both cages (1), and hydraulic cylinders (14) are fixedly installed between the fixing seats (13) of the two cages (1).

3. The compression restraint cage for wildlife rescue according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (3) includes a movable frame (31), a mounting base (32), an arc-shaped guide rail (33) movably mounted on the mounting base (32), and a compression airbag (34) fixedly mounted on the arc-shaped guide rail (33). The movable frame (31) is located between two cages (1). The mounting base (32) is movably mounted on the movable frame (31). An air supply pipe (341) is fixedly inserted into the compression airbag (34). An air pump is provided at the end of the air supply pipe (341), and the output port of the air pump is fixedly connected to the air supply pipe (341).

4. The compression restraint cage for wildlife rescue according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two sets of clamping mechanisms (3) can be enclosed by the arc-shaped guide rails (33) to form a circular guide rail. A movable block (4) is movably installed on the circular guide rail. The two arc-shaped guide rails (33) are respectively provided with a protrusion and a groove on the side where they contact each other. An electromagnet is provided in the protrusion and an iron sheet attracted to the electromagnet is provided in the groove. A slot is opened on the arc-shaped guide rail (33). A locking post (41) that matches the slot is fixedly installed on the movable block (4). Multiple rotating wheels (42) driven by motors are provided on the side of the movable block (4) near the arc-shaped guide rail (33). A movable arm (43) is fixedly installed on the movable block (4). A camera module (44) is provided at the end of the movable arm (43).

5. The compression restraint cage for wildlife rescue according to claim 3, characterized in that: The movable frame (31) includes four bent arms (311) and two rotating rods (312), with the two rotating rods (312) rotatably mounted between the two bent arms (311) located on the same side.

6. The compression restraint cage for wildlife rescue according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bending arm (311) includes an L-shaped rod and a transition rod. The transition rod is rotatably connected to the end of the L-shaped rod. A torsion spring is provided at the transition point between the transition rod and the L-shaped rod. An arc-shaped limiting groove is provided on the rotating shaft of the transition rod. A limiting block is fixedly installed at the transition point of the L-shaped rod. The limiting block is movably installed in the arc-shaped limiting groove. The rotating rod (312) is located between two transition rods on the same side.

7. The compression restraint cage for wildlife rescue according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting base (32) includes a movable frame (321), two fixed ears (322) respectively fixedly installed on both sides of the movable frame (321), a slide groove (323) opened on the inner side of the movable frame (321), and a plug rod (324) fixedly installed in the slide groove (323). The movable frame (321) is movably installed on two rotating rods (312) through the two fixed ears (322). A slider (331) is fixedly installed on the arc-shaped guide rail (33). The slider (331) is slidably installed in the slide groove (323). A slot adapted to the plug rod (324) is opened on the slider (331). A compression spring (325) is sleeved on the plug rod (324) between the slider (331) and the groove wall of the slide groove (323).

8. The compression restraint cage for wildlife rescue according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fixed ear (322) has a threaded groove, and a locking bolt (326) is threadedly connected in the threaded groove. The rotating rod (312) has a scale line. When the locking bolt (326) is inserted into the threaded groove, the end of the locking bolt (326) abuts against the rotating rod (312).

9. The compression restraint cage for wildlife rescue according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism includes a fixed post (5), an L-shaped locking handle (51) rotatably mounted on the fixed post (5), and a locking block (52). The fixed post (5) is fixedly mounted on the cage (1) with a movable door (2), and the locking block (52) is fixedly mounted on the movable door (2). The locking block (52) has a snap-fit ​​groove that is compatible with the L-shaped locking handle (51).

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