Animal cage box for experiment
By designing a detachable plastic animal cage box, using polypropylene material and specific structural design, the problem of high cost of cage box is solved, and the cleaning and maintenance needs are reduced, and the economy and animal health of cage box are improved. .
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421048883.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-04-22
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-14
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-14
AI Technical Summary
The existing experimental animal cage boxes have high cost and require frequent cleaning and disinfection, which increases maintenance costs.
An animal cage box for experiments made of detachable plastic materials, including plastic bottom plates, outer frames and top plates, is designed with feces drain holes, rubber pads, raised edges and frame-shaped water absorbers, through these designs Reduces cleaning and maintenance requirements and adopts polypropylene materials to reduce cage quality and reduce costs.
The cost of cage boxes is reduced, the cleaning process is simplified, the maintenance needs for cages are reduced, the cleanliness of cages and the health of animals is maintained, and the economical and accuracy of experiments are improved.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of animal cages, in particular to an animal cage for experiments. Background Art
[0002] When conducting medical research and development, it is often necessary to conduct experiments on animals to verify the efficacy of drugs. In order to ensure the accuracy of verifying the efficacy of drugs, it is necessary to select animals with good health for experiments. During experiments, healthy mice are often selected for experiments. In order to ensure the health of mice, they must be provided with a comfortable and safe living space.
[0003] In the prior art, mice are generally provided with a cage as a living space, but the cage is expensive and needs to be used repeatedly.
[0004] In this way, the cage box needs to be manually cleaned, disinfected and maintained regularly to ensure the health of the mice, so the cost is relatively high.
[0005] For this reason, we provide a kind of experimental animal cage to solve the above-mentioned problem. Utility Model Content
[0006] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides an animal cage for experiments, which solves the problem of relatively high cost of using animal cages.
[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts an experimental animal cage box, comprising a cage body, wherein the cage body comprises a detachable plastic bottom plate, a plastic outer frame and a plastic top plate, wherein the plastic outer frame is installed between the plastic bottom plate and the plastic top plate, and the three form a living space for accommodating animals;
[0008] The plastic bottom plate is provided with a plurality of excrement discharge holes, which are equidistantly distributed and penetrate the upper and lower surfaces of the plastic bottom plate at the same time. A rubber pad is movably fitted on the upper surface of the plastic bottom plate, and a circular hole is provided on the rubber pad. There are a plurality of circular holes, and the circular holes correspond to the plurality of excrement discharge holes one by one. The circular holes and the corresponding excrement discharge holes are concentric with each other, and the diameter of the circular hole is smaller than the diameter of the excrement discharge hole. The thickness of the rubber pad is smaller than the thickness of the plastic bottom plate.
[0009] As a further optimization of the above solution, a raised edge is integrally provided around the rubber pad, and the raised edge is movably fitted on the inner wall of the plastic outer frame.
[0010] As a further optimization of the above solution, a frame-shaped water-absorbing member is movably attached to the inner wall of the raised edge.
[0011] As a further optimization of the above solution, plastic supporting legs are provided at the four corners of the bottom surface of the plastic bottom plate, and multiple plastic bottom plates are placed side by side for use. A feces collecting box is commonly provided at the bottom of the multiple plastic bottom plates, and the feces collecting box is pulled out from the side of the plastic bottom plate.
[0012] As a further optimization of the above solution, the plastic bottom plate, the plastic outer frame and the plastic top plate are fixed by snapping.
[0013] As a further optimization of the above solution, ventilation holes are provided on both sides of the plastic outer frame.
[0014] As a further optimization of the above solution, a glass door is arranged on the front side of the plastic outer frame.
[0015] As a further optimization of the above solution, a threaded hole is provided on the top of the plastic top plate, a feeding pipe is connected to the threaded hole through threaded cooperation, a feeding tube is fixedly provided on the feeding pipe, and a tube cover is provided above the feeding tube.
[0016] As a further optimization of the above solution, two feeding tubes are provided.
[0017] As a further optimization of the above solution, the plastic support legs are connected to the bottom surface of the plastic bottom plate by threaded fitting.
[0018] The utility model provides an experimental animal cage box, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0019] The utility model discloses an experimental animal cage, comprising a cage body, wherein the cage body comprises a detachable plastic bottom plate, a plastic outer frame and a plastic top plate, wherein the plastic outer frame is installed between the plastic bottom plate and the plastic top plate, and the three constitute a living space for accommodating animals. In order to solve the problem of relatively high cost of the animal cage during use, the utility model discloses a cage body made of plastic made of recyclable materials, and the overall cost is low;
[0020] When used as the main material of the cage, the outer wall of the cage can be set thinner, which can reduce the weight of the cage, thus making the cage lighter;
[0021] The cages made of polypropylene are low-cost and can be used as disposable animal cages. This can also eliminate the need for manual cleaning, disinfection and maintenance of animal cages, thus further reducing costs.
[0022] When feces falls from the feces discharge hole, it first passes through the circular hole. Since the diameter of the circular hole is smaller than that of the feces discharge hole, the feces will not touch the inner wall of the feces discharge hole during the falling process. Therefore, the plastic bottom plate can be kept clean and does not need to be cleaned. When cleaning, you only need to take out the rubber pad and brush it. Since the thickness of the rubber pad is relatively thin, a simple single-sided brushing can keep it clean, and there is no need to brush the inner wall of the circular hole one by one, which increases the cleaning efficiency.
[0023] The raised edge can prevent feces from falling around the rubber mat and causing contamination of the inner wall of the plastic outer frame, and can also allow people to hold and put the rubber mat, which is easy to operate.
[0024] With reference to the following description and drawings, a specific embodiment of the present invention is disclosed in detail, indicating the manner in which the principle of the present invention can be adopted. It should be understood that the scope of the embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereby, and within the spirit and scope of the appended claims, the embodiment of the present invention includes many changes, modifications and equivalents. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an experimental animal cage of the utility model;
[0026] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of an experimental animal cage of the utility model;
[0027] Figure 3 For the utility model Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure enlargement in the middle;
[0028] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the plastic bottom plate of the utility model from one perspective;
[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the plastic bottom plate of the utility model;
[0030] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the plastic bottom plate of the utility model from another perspective;
[0031] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the feces collecting box of the present utility model.
[0032] In the figure: 1. Plastic bottom plate; 2. Plastic outer frame; 3. Plastic top plate; 4. Ventilation hole; 5. Glass door; 6. Plastic support leg; 7. Threaded hole; 8. Feeding cylinder; 9. Feeding pipe; 10. Cylinder cover; 11. Manure discharge hole; 12. Rubber pad; 13. Round hole; 14. Raised edge; 15. Frame-shaped water absorbent; 16. Manure collection box. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0033] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail through the accompanying drawings and embodiments. However, it should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the scope of the utility model.
[0034] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "disposed on, provided with" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may also be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected, connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. "Fixed connection" means a fixed connection. There are many ways of fixed connection, which are not within the scope of protection of this article. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this article are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation method.
[0035] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used in the specification are only for the purpose of describing specific implementations and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.
[0036] Please refer to the instruction manual Figure 1-7 The utility model provides a technical solution: an experimental animal cage, including a cage body. In order to solve the problem of relatively high cost of the animal cage during use, the cage body is made of plastic made of recyclable materials, and the overall cost is low.
[0037] Furthermore, the cage body comprises a detachable plastic bottom plate 1, a plastic outer frame 2 and a plastic top plate 3, wherein the plastic outer frame 2 is installed between the plastic bottom plate 1 and the plastic top plate 3, and the three form a living space for accommodating animals, which is convenient for assembly and splicing according to actual needs, and is convenient for cleaning;
[0038] It should be noted that recyclable materials can be used, such as polypropylene plastics.
[0039] It should also be noted that the gases generated during the use of recyclable materials are gases that are acceptable to animals within the health range. Since polypropylene is a non-toxic material, it will not harm the body of animals during normal use, so the health of animals can be guaranteed. In addition, since polypropylene material has high impact resistance, high-strength mechanical properties and good wear-resistant processing properties, when polypropylene material is used as the main material of the cage, the outer wall of the cage can be set thinner, which can reduce the weight of the cage and make the cage lighter.
[0040] From an economic perspective, cages made of polypropylene material have lower costs and can be used as disposable animal cages. This can also eliminate the need for manual cleaning, disinfection and maintenance of animal cages, thereby further reducing costs.
[0041] Of course, the cage can also be used continuously and can be adjusted according to actual conditions and operating difficulty.
[0042] The gas produced by the polypropylene material is within the acceptable range of animal health. When using cages to raise animals, it can ensure the health of the animals and ensure the accuracy of the experimental results when using the animals for experiments.
[0043] It should be noted that the above-mentioned animals can be mice, rabbits, birds, etc., or other animals used for experiments, without limitation.
[0044] In order to facilitate the defecation of animals when raising them, a plurality of excrement holes 11 are arranged on the plastic bottom plate 1. The plurality of excrement holes 11 are distributed at equal distances, and the excrement holes 11 penetrate the upper and lower surfaces of the plastic bottom plate 1 at the same time. The excrement of the animals can be discharged into the bottom of the plastic bottom plate 1 through the excrement holes 11, and will not stay in the excrement holes 11. The hygiene can be kept relatively clean, which is beneficial to the health of the animals.
[0045] Considering that when animals defecate, feces fall through the multiple excrement holes 11, a large amount of feces will adhere to the upper surface of the plastic bottom plate 1 and the inner wall of the excrement holes 11, which need to be cleaned regularly, which is not only easy to breed bacteria but also difficult to clean. Therefore, a rubber pad 12 is movably attached to the upper surface of the plastic bottom plate 1, and a circular hole 13 is provided on the rubber pad 12. The circular holes 13 are provided in multiple numbers, and the multiple circular holes 13 correspond to the multiple excrement holes 11 one by one. The circular holes 13 and the corresponding excrement holes 11 are concentric, and the diameter of the circular hole 13 is smaller than the diameter of the excrement hole 11. The rubber pad The thickness of 12 is less than that of the plastic bottom plate 1; when feces falls from the feces discharge hole 11, it first passes through the circular hole 13. Since the diameter of the circular hole 13 is smaller than the diameter of the feces discharge hole 11, the feces will not contact the inner wall of the feces discharge hole 11 during the falling process. Therefore, the plastic bottom plate 1 can be kept clean and does not need to be cleaned; when cleaning, you only need to take out the rubber pad 12 and brush it. Since the thickness of the rubber pad 12 is relatively thin, a simple single-sided brushing can keep it clean, and there is no need to brush the inner walls of the circular holes 13 one by one, thereby increasing the cleaning efficiency.
[0046] Furthermore, a raised edge 14 is integrally provided around the rubber pad 12, and the raised edge 14 is movably fitted on the inner wall of the plastic outer frame 2; the raised edge 14 can prevent feces from falling from around the rubber pad 12 and causing contamination of the inner wall of the plastic outer frame 2, and can also allow people to hold and put the rubber pad 12, which is easy to operate.
[0047] Furthermore, a frame-shaped water-absorbing member 15 is movably fitted on the inner wall of the raised edge 14, and the middle part of the rubber pad 12 is slightly bulged. When there is residual urine on the surface of the rubber pad 12, the urine can also flow along the middle part of the rubber pad 12 to the frame-shaped water-absorbing member 15, and the urine is absorbed by the frame-shaped water-absorbing member 15, which can keep the surface of the rubber pad 12 clean and sanitary, and the frame-shaped water-absorbing member 15 is convenient for replacement and use.
[0048] It should be noted that the frame-shaped absorbent member 15 may use a desiccant, absorbent cotton or other structures, which will not be described in detail here.
[0049] In order to facilitate the collection of feces, plastic supporting legs 6 are arranged at the four corners of the bottom surface of the plastic bottom plate 1. Multiple plastic bottom plates 1 are placed side by side for use. A feces collecting box 16 is commonly arranged at the bottom of the multiple plastic bottom plates 1. The feces collecting box 16 is pulled out from the side of the plastic bottom plate 1. One feces collecting box 16 can receive feces produced in all cages, which is convenient for centralized cleaning. When used, the length and quantity of the feces collecting box 16 can be selected according to the number of plastic bottom plates 1. It is only necessary to place the cages side by side, which is simple and practical.
[0050] The plastic support legs 6 are connected to the bottom surface of the plastic bottom plate 1 by threaded engagement, so as to facilitate assembly and disassembly.
[0051] In the utility model, the plastic bottom plate 1, the plastic outer frame 2 and the plastic top plate 3 are fixed by snapping together, and the connection is simple and convenient. Other fixing methods can also be used.
[0052] Ventilation holes 4 are provided on both sides of the plastic outer frame 2. The ventilating holes 4 may be circular, square or other shaped, so as to provide sufficient oxygen for the animals in the cage and achieve the purpose of air flow, so that the animals can maintain good health.
[0053] A glass door 5 is arranged on the front side of the plastic outer frame 2. The glass door 5 is transparent, which is convenient for observing animals. The glass door 5 can be opened and closed, which is convenient for taking out animals from the front side of the plastic bottom plate 1. At the same time, the plastic outer frame 2 and the plastic top plate 3 can also be opened, which is also convenient for taking out animals after opening the plastic outer frame 2 or the plastic top plate 3.
[0054] A threaded hole 7 is provided on the top of the plastic top plate 3, and a feeding pipe 9 is connected to the threaded hole 7 through threaded cooperation. A feeding tube 8 is fixedly provided on the feeding pipe 9, and a tube cover 10 is provided above the feeding tube 8; two feeding tubes 8 are provided, and the feeding tubes 8 are convenient to connect. One feeding tube 8 stores water, and the other feeding tube 8 stores food for feeding animals. The length of the feeding pipe 9 is adjustable, and it can be adjusted by rotating the feeding pipe 9. It only needs to keep the feeding pipe 9 with a sufficient length.
[0055] Furthermore, a touch-open feeding mechanism can be provided at the bottom of the feeding pipe 9, which is common and convenient for feeding water and food more cleanly. The feeding tube 8 is arranged above the plastic top plate 3 to facilitate feeding, thereby reducing the workload of the staff and further reducing costs.
[0056] It is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modification, equivalent substitution or improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An experimental animal cage, comprising a cage body, characterized in that: The cage body comprises a detachable plastic bottom plate (1), a plastic outer frame (2) and a plastic top plate (3); the plastic outer frame (2) is installed between the plastic bottom plate (1) and the plastic top plate (3), and a living space for accommodating animals is formed between the three. The plastic base plate (1) is provided with a plurality of excrement holes (11), the plurality of excrement holes (11) are distributed at equal distances, and the excrement holes (11) simultaneously penetrate the upper and lower surfaces of the plastic base plate (1), a rubber pad (12) is movably attached to the upper surface of the plastic base plate (1), a circular hole (13) is provided on the rubber pad (12), a plurality of the circular holes (13) are provided, the plurality of circular holes (13) correspond to the plurality of excrement holes (11) one by one, the circular holes (13) and the corresponding excrement holes (11) are concentric, the diameter of the circular hole (13) is smaller than the diameter of the excrement hole (11), and the thickness of the rubber pad (12) is smaller than the thickness of the plastic base plate (1).
2. The experimental animal cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rubber pad (12) is integrally provided with a raised edge (14) around its periphery, and the raised edge (14) is movably fitted on the inner wall of the plastic outer frame (2).
3. An experimental animal cage according to claim 2, characterized in that: A frame-shaped water-absorbing member (15) is movably attached to the inner wall of the raised edge (14).
4. The experimental animal cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: Plastic support legs (6) are provided at the four corners of the bottom surface of the plastic bottom plate (1); a plurality of plastic bottom plates (1) are placed side by side for use; a feces collecting box (16) is provided at the bottom of the plurality of plastic bottom plates (1); and the feces collecting box (16) is provided in a pull-out manner from the side of the plastic bottom plate (1).
5. The experimental animal cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plastic bottom plate (1), the plastic outer frame (2) and the plastic top plate (3) are fixed by means of snap-fitting.
6. The experimental animal cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: Ventilation holes (4) are provided on both sides of the plastic outer frame (2).
7. The experimental animal cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: A glass door (5) is arranged on the front side of the plastic outer frame (2).
8. The experimental animal cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: A threaded hole (7) is provided at the top of the plastic top plate (3), a feeding pipe (9) is connected to the threaded hole (7) through threaded engagement, a feeding tube (8) is fixedly provided on the feeding tube (9), and a tube cover (10) is provided above the feeding tube (8).
9. The experimental animal cage according to claim 8, characterized in that: The feeding cylinders (8) are provided with two.
10. The experimental animal cage according to claim 4, characterized in that: The plastic support legs (6) are connected to the bottom surface of the plastic bottom plate (1) through threaded engagement.