Experimental mouse cage convenient to clean

By introducing threaded rods, guide rods and dual-axis motor systems into the experimental squirrel cage, the convenience of cleaning metabolites without removing the guinea pigs and moving the squirrel cage is achieved, and the complex problems of the traditional cleaning process is solved.

CN222148600UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-13HANGZHOU ZIYUAN EXPERIMENTAL ANIMAL TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420493115.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-14
Publication Date
2024-12-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-14

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Technical Problem

The cleaning process of traditional experimental squirrel cages is complicated, and it is necessary to remove the genitals and move the squirrel cage, which may cause damage to the genitals and is inconvenient.

Method used

An experimental squirrel cage including threaded rods, guide rods, moving blocks, grille plates, pallets and dual-axis motors were designed. The rotating rods and bevel gear systems were driven by the dual-axis motor, so that the grille plates rose and metabolites fell into it. The tray can be cleaned without removing the mouse and moving the squirrel cage.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the rapid and convenient cleaning of metabolites in the squirrel cage without affecting the safety of guinea pigs, simplifying the cleaning process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an experimental mouse cage convenient to clean. Relates to the technical field of experimental apparatuses, and comprises a mouse cage body, the two sides of the mouse cage body are connected with mounting plates respectively, the bottom of each mounting plate is connected with a threaded rod and two guide rods, the outer walls of the threaded rods and the outer walls of the guide rods are connected with moving blocks, and one side of each moving block is connected with two L-shaped connecting rods. A plurality of strip-shaped openings corresponding to the L-shaped connecting rods are formed in the two sides of the mouse cage body, one end of each L-shaped connecting rod is connected with a grating plate, and a sliding groove is formed in the inner wall of the mouse cage body. According to the mouse cage, the threaded rod, the guide rod, the moving block, the connecting rod, the grating plate, the tray, the double-shaft motor, the rotating rod, the driving bevel gear, the driven bevel gear and the L-shaped connecting rod are matched for use, so that metabolite of the mouse in the mouse cage can be cleaned without taking out the mouse and moving the mouse cage body, and the mouse cage is relatively convenient and rapid.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of experimental instruments, in particular to an experimental mouse cage which is convenient to clean. Background Art

[0002] Experiment refers to one of the basic methods of scientific research. According to the purpose of scientific research, the influence of the outside world is excluded as much as possible, the main factors are highlighted, and some special instruments and equipment are used to artificially change, control or simulate the research object, so that certain things occur or reappear, so as to understand natural phenomena, natural properties, and natural laws. In most experiments, mice are needed as experimental samples, and the effect of the experiment is verified based on the performance of the mice. The mice need to be placed in experimental cages for observation. Since the mice have normal metabolism, the experimental cages need to be cleaned regularly to ensure the health of the mice. The cleaning of traditional experimental cages is more complicated. The mice need to be taken out first, then the experimental cages are cleaned, and finally the mice are put back. In the process of taking and putting the mice, the mice may be damaged.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to invent a kind of experimental mouse cage that is easy to clean to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide an experimental mouse cage which is easy to clean, so as to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: an experimental squirrel cage that is easy to clean, comprising a squirrel cage body, mounting plates are connected to both sides of the squirrel cage body, a threaded rod and two guide rods are connected to the bottom of the mounting plate, a moving block is connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod and the guide rod, two L-shaped connecting rods are connected to one side of the moving block, a plurality of strip openings corresponding to the L-shaped connecting rods are opened on both sides of the squirrel cage body, one end of the L-shaped connecting rod is connected to a grille plate, a slide groove is opened on the inner wall of the squirrel cage body, a tray is connected in the slide groove, a through opening is opened on the front side of the squirrel cage body, a baffle is connected to the through opening by a hinge, a double-axis motor is connected to the bottom of the squirrel cage body, two output ends of the double-axis motor are connected to a rotating rod, an active bevel gear is connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod, a driven bevel gear is connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod, a protective shell is connected to the bottom of the squirrel cage body, the rotating rod and the threaded rod both pass through the protective shell, and the active bevel gear and the driven bevel gear are meshed with each other.

[0006] Preferably, LED lights are connected to both sides of the inner wall of the cage body.

[0007] Preferably, a groove is provided on the inner wall of the cage body, and a thermometer and hygrometer is connected to the inner wall of the groove.

[0008] Preferably, a ventilation hole is opened on one side of the squirrel cage body, a fan is connected in the ventilation hole, and a filter is connected to the ventilation hole.

[0009] Preferably, a plurality of supporting legs are connected to the bottom of the cage body, and a handle is connected to the top of the cage body via a rotating frame.

[0010] Preferably, an observation port is provided on the front side of the cage body, and a visual glass plate is connected to the observation port.

[0011] The technical effects and advantages of the utility model are as follows: by arranging a threaded rod, a guide rod, a moving block, a connecting rod, a grille plate, a tray, a double-axis motor, a rotating rod, an active bevel gear, a driven bevel gear, and an L-shaped connecting rod for coordinated use, the double-axis motor works to drive the rotating rod to rotate, so that the driven bevel gear rotates, and drives the active bevel gear meshing therewith to rotate, the active bevel gear drives the threaded rod to rotate, drives the moving block to rise, the moving block drives the grille plate to rise through the L-shaped connecting rod, the metabolites of mice fall into the tray through the grille plate, the staff reaches out to take out the tray from the baffle and cleans the metabolites of mice on the tray, and can realize cleaning of the metabolites of mice in the cage without taking out the mice and moving the cage body, which is relatively convenient and quick. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the top view structure of the grid plate of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a front view structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 It is a rear view structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 5 It is a side structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0017] In the figure: 1. Squirrel cage body; 2. Mounting plate; 3. Threaded rod; 4. Guide rod; 5. Moving block; 6. L-shaped connecting rod; 7. Grille plate; 8. Tray; 9. Baffle; 10. Dual-axis motor; 11. Rotating rod; 12. Driving bevel gear; 13. Driven bevel gear; 14. LED light; 15. Thermohygrometer; 16. Fan; 17. Filter; 18. Support foot; 19. Handle; 20. Visible glass plate; 21. Protective shell. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0019] The utility model provides Figure 1-5 The present invention shows an experimental mouse cage which is easy to clean, comprising a mouse cage body 1, a mounting plate 2 is connected to each of the two sides of the mouse cage body 1, a threaded rod 3 and two guide rods 4 are connected to the bottom of the mounting plate 2, a moving block 5 is connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod 3 and the guide rod 4, two L-shaped connecting rods 6 are connected to one side of the moving block 5, a plurality of strip openings corresponding to the L-shaped connecting rods 6 are opened on both sides of the mouse cage body 1, one end of the L-shaped connecting rod 6 is connected to a grille plate 7, and the metabolites of the mice will fall into a tray 8 through the grille plate 7, and the inner wall of the mouse cage body 1 is opened. There is a slide groove, a tray 8 is connected to the slide groove, a through opening is opened on the front side of the squirrel cage body 1, a baffle 9 is connected to the through opening by a hinge, a double-axis motor 10 is connected to the bottom of the squirrel cage body 1, and both output ends of the double-axis motor 10 are connected to a rotating rod 11, the outer wall of the rotating rod 11 is connected to a driving bevel gear 12, the outer wall of the threaded rod 3 is connected to a driven bevel gear 13, and a protective shell 21 is connected to the bottom of the squirrel cage body 1, and the rotating rod 11 and the threaded rod 3 both pass through the protective shell 21, and the driving bevel gear 12 and the driven bevel gear 13 are meshed with each other.

[0020] LED lights 14 are connected to both sides of the inner wall of the cage body 1 to facilitate observation of the mice.

[0021] A groove is provided on the inner wall of the mouse cage body 1, and a thermohygrometer 15 is connected to the inner wall of the groove, which more intuitively reflects the living environment of the mice.

[0022] A ventilation hole is provided on one side of the cage body 1, a fan 16 is connected to the ventilation hole, and a filter screen 17 is connected to the ventilation hole to enhance the ventilation inside the cage body 1 when necessary.

[0023] A plurality of supporting legs 18 are connected to the bottom of the cage body 1 , and a handle 19 is connected to the top of the cage body 1 via a rotating frame. The staff can move the cage body 1 by lifting the handle 19 .

[0024] An observation port is provided on the front side of the mouse cage body 1, and a visual glass plate 20 is connected to the observation port to facilitate the staff to observe the status of the mice.

[0025] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: when the experimental mouse cage needs to be cleaned, the double-axis motor 10 works, driving the rotating rod 11 to rotate, so that the driven bevel gear 13 rotates, driving the active bevel gear 12 meshing with it to rotate, the active bevel gear 12 drives the threaded rod 3 to rotate, drives the moving block 5 to rise, the moving block 5 drives the grille plate 7 to rise through the L-shaped connecting rod 6, the metabolites of the mice fall into the tray 8 through the grille plate 7, the staff reaches out to take out the tray 8 from the baffle 9 and cleans the metabolites of the mice on the tray 8, resets the tray 8 after cleaning, and the double-axis motor 10 works to reset the grille plate 7.

[0026] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An experimental mouse cage that is easy to clean, comprising a mouse cage body (1), characterized in that: The squirrel cage body (1) is connected to mounting plates (2) on both sides, a threaded rod (3) and two guide rods (4) are connected to the bottom of the mounting plate (2), a moving block (5) is connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod (3) and the guide rod (4), one side of the moving block (5) is connected to two L-shaped connecting rods (6), a plurality of strip openings corresponding to the L-shaped connecting rods (6) are opened on both sides of the squirrel cage body (1), one end of the L-shaped connecting rod (6) is connected to a grille plate (7), a sliding groove is opened on the inner wall of the squirrel cage body (1), a tray (8) is connected in the sliding groove, and the squirrel cage body (1) A through opening is provided at the front side, and a baffle (9) is connected to the through opening by a hinge. A double-axis motor (10) is connected to the bottom of the cage body (1), and both output ends of the double-axis motor (10) are connected to a rotating rod (11). The outer wall of the rotating rod (11) is connected to a driving bevel gear (12), and the outer wall of the threaded rod (3) is connected to a driven bevel gear (13). A protective shell (21) is connected to the bottom of the cage body (1), and the rotating rod (11) and the threaded rod (3) both pass through the protective shell (21), and the driving bevel gear (12) and the driven bevel gear (13) are meshed with each other.

2. The easy-to-clean experimental mouse cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: LED lights (14) are connected to both sides of the inner wall of the cage body (1).

3. The easy-to-clean experimental mouse cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the cage body (1) is provided with a groove, and the inner wall of the groove is connected to a thermo-hygrometer (15).

4. The easy-to-clean experimental mouse cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: A ventilation opening is provided on one side of the cage body (1), a fan (16) is connected to the ventilation opening, and a filter screen (17) is connected to the ventilation opening.

5. The easy-to-clean experimental mouse cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the cage body (1) is connected to a plurality of supporting legs (18), and the top of the cage body (1) is connected to a handle (19) via a rotating frame.

6. The easy-to-clean experimental mouse cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: An observation port is provided on the front side of the cage body (1), and a visual glass plate (20) is connected to the observation port.