Animal spatial memory observation box

Abstract

The utility model discloses an animal space memory observation box which comprises an observation box body, a feeder and an indirect box, the observation box body is provided with a cavity, the cavity is divided into a plurality of areas, the bottom of each area is filled with sandy soil, the side wall of the observation box body is provided with a plurality of inlets communicated with the cavity, and the inlet is communicated with the cavity. The multiple inlets are distributed in the circumferential direction of the cavity at intervals. The feeder is arranged in the cavity and located in the middle of the cavity. And the indirect box is rotationally mounted on the periphery of the observation box along the axis in the vertical direction, so that the indirect box can selectively correspond to and communicate with one inlet and is staggered from the other inlets. According to the invention, the food searching route and food searching place of animals can be observed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of observation boxes, in particular to an animal space memory observation box. Background Art

[0002] Some animals have the habit of storing food, such as squirrels. After these animals store food, how do they know the location of the food they have stored? In order to observe how animals find the location of their stored food, animal observation boxes are usually set up for observation.

[0003] Patent CN202918843U discloses an animal behavior observation box, including a transparent observation room, which is composed of two selection boxes and a neutral box. The neutral box has two movable partitions and two small door openings that can be closed or opened at any time. The selection box is provided with a fixed buckle, which is used to connect a cable chain, and the cable chain can slide freely on the buckle. A strip light is installed on the upper part of the box, with a total of three sections for controlling the light intensity of the animal.

[0004] The above-mentioned prior art is unable to observe how animals locate the food they store. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the above technical deficiencies and provide an animal space memory observation box to solve the technical problem in the prior art that it is impossible to observe how animals find the location of their stored food.

[0006] In order to achieve the above technical purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] The utility model provides an animal space memory observation box, comprising:

[0008] An observation box, wherein the observation box is provided with a cavity, the cavity is divided into a plurality of areas, the bottom of each area is filled with sand, the side wall of the observation box is provided with a plurality of inlets connected to the cavity, and the plurality of inlets are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the cavity;

[0009] a feeder, disposed in the cavity and located in the middle of the cavity; and

[0010] The indirect box is rotatably mounted on the outer periphery of the observation box along an axis in the vertical direction, so that the indirect box can selectively correspond to and communicate with one of the inlets and be staggered with the remaining inlets.

[0011] In some embodiments, the observation box includes a first box body and a box cover, the first box body is open on the upper side, the entrance is arranged on the side wall of the first box body, and the box cover is arranged on the opening of the first box body.

[0012] In some embodiments, a through hole is provided in the middle of the box cover;

[0013] A feeding port is provided on the top of the feeder, and the feeding port is arranged corresponding to the through hole.

[0014] In some embodiments, the box cover is transparent.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first box body and the box cover are threadedly connected.

[0016] In some embodiments, the indirect box includes a mounting ring and a second box body, the mounting ring is adapted to the observation box, the mounting ring is rotatably installed on the outer periphery of the observation box along an axis in the vertical direction, the second box body is arranged on the outer side of the mounting ring, and the second box body is provided with a docking port on the side facing the observation box, so that when the mounting ring rotates, the docking port can select to correspond to and connect with one of the inlets.

[0017] In some embodiments, the side wall of the observation box is provided with an annular mounting groove, the mounting ring is arranged in the annular mounting groove, and the annular mounting groove is used to limit the movement of the mounting ring in the vertical direction.

[0018] In some embodiments, the inlet is located within the annular mounting groove.

[0019] In some embodiments, an upper side of the second box body is provided with an opening;

[0020] The indirect box also includes a cover plate, which is rotatably installed at the opening.

[0021] In some embodiments, the plurality of inlets are evenly distributed along the circumference of the cavity.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides an animal space memory observation box, wherein the observation box is provided with a cavity, wherein the cavity is divided into a plurality of areas, wherein the bottom of each of the areas is filled with sand, and the side wall of the observation box is provided with a plurality of entrances connected to the cavity, and the plurality of entrances are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the cavity; the feeder is arranged in the cavity and is located in the middle of the cavity, and the indirect box is rotatably installed on the outer periphery of the observation box along an axis in the vertical direction, so that the indirect box can choose to correspond to and be connected with one of the entrances, and be staggered with the remaining entrances. When in use, sand is spread in the cavity, a squirrel is placed in the indirect box, and the feeder is rotated. The indirect box is connected to one of the entrances, and the squirrel can enter the cavity from the entrance. After the squirrel has eaten enough food from the feeder, it will bury part of the food in the sand. The multiple areas are numbered and each squirrel is marked. When the squirrel has buried the food, the squirrel's number and the food location number are recorded. After a period of time, the food residues in the cavity are cleaned up and the surface of the sand is restored. The squirrel is put into the indirect box again, and the indirect box is rotated to connect to different entrances, so that the squirrel can enter the cavity again from different entrances, so that the squirrel's food search route and food location can be observed.

[0023] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the utility model. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the utility model and implement it according to the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiment of the utility model is described in detail as follows with the accompanying drawings. The specific implementation method of the utility model is given in detail by the following embodiments and their drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of an animal space memory observation box provided by the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The main cross-sectional view of the animal space memory observation box;

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The front view of the middle observation box;

[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first box;

[0028] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the intermediate box.

[0029] Description of reference numerals:

[0030] 1-observation box, 11-first box body, 111-entrance, 112-annular mounting groove, 12-box cover, 121-through hole, 13-cavity;

[0031] 2-Feeder;

[0032] 3-indirect box, 31-mounting ring, 32-second box body, 321-docking port, 33-cover plate. 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 below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. 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 utility model.

[0034] In order to solve the technical problem in the prior art that it is impossible to observe how animals find the location of their stored food, the utility model provides an animal space memory observation box, which can observe the route and location of squirrels looking for food.

[0035] See also Figure 1 , Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an animal space memory observation box in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0036] The utility model provides an animal space memory observation box, comprising an observation box 1, a feeder 2 and an indirect box 3, wherein the observation box 1 is provided with a cavity 13, the cavity 13 is divided into a plurality of areas, the bottom of each of the areas is filled with sand, the side wall of the observation box 1 is provided with a plurality of inlets 111 connected to the cavity 13, and the plurality of inlets 111 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the cavity 13; the feeder 2 is arranged in the cavity 13 and is located in the middle of the cavity 13; the indirect box 3 is rotatably installed on the outer periphery of the observation box 1 along an axis in a vertical direction, so that the indirect box 3 can select to correspond to and be connected with one of the inlets 111, and be staggered with the remaining inlets 111.

[0037] In this embodiment, the observation box 1 is provided with a cavity 13, and the cavity 13 is divided into a plurality of areas, and the bottom of each area is filled with sand. The side wall of the observation box 1 is provided with a plurality of entrances 111 connected to the cavity 13, and the plurality of entrances 111 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the cavity 13; the feeder 2 is arranged in the cavity 13 and is located in the middle of the cavity 13, and the indirect box 3 is rotatably installed on the outer periphery of the observation box 1 along the axis in the vertical direction, so that the indirect box 3 can choose to correspond to and communicate with one of the entrances 111, and staggered with the remaining entrances 111. When in use, sand is spread in the cavity 13, the squirrel is placed in the indirect box 3, and the indirect box 3 is rotated. The indirect box 3 is connected to one of the entrances 111, and the squirrel can enter the cavity 13 from the entrance 111. After the squirrel is full of food in the feeder 2, it will bury part of the food in the sand. The multiple areas are numbered and each squirrel is marked. When the squirrel has buried the food, the squirrel's number and the food location number are recorded. After a period of time, the food residues in the cavity 13 are cleaned up and the surface of the sand is restored. The squirrel is put into the indirect box 3 again, and the indirect box 3 is rotated to connect with different entrances 111, so that the squirrel enters the cavity 13 again from different entrances 111, so that the squirrel can observe the route and food location of the squirrel in search of food.

[0038] In one embodiment, see Figures 2 to 4 The observation box 1 includes a first box body 11 and a box cover 12 . The first box body 11 is open on the upper side. The inlet 111 is provided on the side wall of the first box body 11 . The box cover 12 is provided on the open portion of the first box body 11 .

[0039] In this embodiment, the first box body 11 is configured as a whole in a cylindrical shape, the indirect box 3 is rotatably installed on the outer wall of the first box body 11, and the first box body 11 and the box cover 12 are detachably connected. Such a configuration makes it convenient to fill sand into the cavity 13, and subsequently clean up the food residues in the cavity 13 and restore the surface of the sand.

[0040] In one embodiment, see Figure 2 A through hole 121 is provided in the middle of the box cover 12 ; a feed port is provided at the top of the feeder 2 , and the feed port is arranged corresponding to the through hole 121 .

[0041] In this embodiment, in order to facilitate the addition of food into the feeder 2, a through hole 121 can be opened in the middle of the box cover 12 at a position corresponding to the feeder 2, and the through hole 121 is set exactly corresponding to the feeding port of the feeder 2. With this setting, food can be added without opening the box cover 12, which is simple to operate. At the same time, the through hole 121 corresponds exactly to the feeding port, and the animal will not escape from the through hole 121.

[0042] In one embodiment, the box cover 12 is transparent.

[0043] In this embodiment, in order to facilitate observation, the box cover 12 is made of a transparent material, so that the staff can intuitively observe the relevant conditions of the animals in the cavity 13 and record them.

[0044] In one embodiment, see Figure 2 The first box body 11 and the box cover 12 are threadedly connected.

[0045] In this embodiment, the first box body 11 and the box cover 12 are both cylindrical, so the first box body 11 and the box cover 12 can be threadedly connected, that is, the box cover 12 is threadedly connected to the upper end of the first box body 11, which has a simple structure and is easy to use.

[0046] In one embodiment, see Figure 2 and Figure 5 The indirect box 3 includes a mounting ring 31 and a second box body 32. The mounting ring 31 is adapted to the observation box 1. The mounting ring 31 is rotatably mounted on the outer periphery of the observation box 1 along an axis in the vertical direction. The second box body 32 is arranged on the outer side of the mounting ring 31. A docking port 321 is provided on the side of the second box body 32 facing the observation box 1, so that when the mounting ring 31 rotates, the docking port 321 can be selected to correspond to and communicate with one of the inlets 111.

[0047] In this embodiment, the first box body 11 is cylindrical, and the mounting ring 31 is adapted to the size of the first box body 11. Therefore, when the mounting ring 31 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the first box body 11, the mounting ring 31 can rotate relative to the first box body 11, and can drive the second box body 32 to rotate along the outer periphery of the first box body 11, thereby achieving the purpose of docking the second box body 32 with different inlets 111.

[0048] In one embodiment, see Figure 4 and Figure 5The side wall of the observation box 1 is provided with an annular mounting groove 112, and the mounting ring 31 is arranged in the annular mounting groove 112. The annular mounting groove 112 is used to limit the movement of the mounting ring 31 in the vertical direction.

[0049] In the embodiment itself, the width of the annular mounting groove 112 is consistent with the height dimension of the mounting ring 31, and the mounting ring 31 is located in the annular mounting groove 112. At this time, the upper end face of the mounting ring 31 abuts against the upper side wall of the annular mounting groove 112, and the lower end face of the mounting ring 31 abuts against the lower side wall of the annular mounting groove 112. By limiting the upper and lower side walls of the annular mounting groove 112, the mounting ring 31 can be limited to prevent it from moving up and down.

[0050] Specifically, the specific position of the annular mounting groove 112 is not limited. The annular mounting groove 112 can be located in the middle of the first box body 11, or the annular mounting groove 112 can be located at an upper position of the first box body 11, that is, the upper side of the annular mounting groove 112 extends to the upper end surface of the first box body 11, and the first box body 11 and the box cover 12 are jointly enclosed to form the annular mounting groove 112. During specific installation, the mounting ring 31 is firstly inserted into the annular mounting groove 112 from top to bottom, and then the box cover 12 is threadedly connected to the first box body 11, and the lower end of the box cover 12 is abutted against the upper end of the mounting ring 31. Such a configuration is convenient for assembly.

[0051] In one embodiment, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the inlet 111 is located in the annular mounting groove 112 .

[0052] In this embodiment, there are multiple entrances 111, and the indirect box 3 is only docked and connected with one of the entrances 111, and the other entrances 111 need to be in a closed state. When the entrance 111 is set in the annular mounting groove 112, the mounting ring 31 can block the other entrances 111. When the animal enters the cavity 13 from the indirect box 3, the mounting ring 31 can continue to be rotated so that the docking port 321 is staggered with all the entrances 111, so that all the entrances 111 can be blocked to prevent the animal from returning to the indirect box 3. The mounting ring 31 not only plays the role of installing the second box body 32, but also can play the role of blocking the entrance 111, achieving multiple goals at one stroke, with a simple structure and reduced manufacturing costs.

[0053] In one embodiment, see Figure 5 The upper side of the second box body 32 is provided with an opening; the indirect box 3 also includes a cover plate 33, and the cover plate 33 is rotatably installed at the opening.

[0054] In this embodiment, in order to be able to put an animal into the second box body 32 and allow the animal to enter the cavity 13 only from the docking port 321, a rotatable cover 33 may be provided on the second box body 32. When in use, the cover 33 is opened to put the animal into the second box body 32, and then the cover 33 is closed, so that the animal can be prevented from escaping from the opening, so that the animal can only enter the cavity 13.

[0055] In one embodiment, see Figure 4 The plurality of inlets 111 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the cavity 13 .

[0056] In order to better understand the present invention, the following Figures 1 to 5 The technical solution of the utility model is described in detail:

[0057] First, the box cover 12 is opened, sand is spread in the cavity 13, and food is added to the feeder 2, then the box cover 12 is closed, and the second box body 32 is rotated to connect the docking port 321 with one of the inlets 111, then the cover plate 33 is opened, and the animal is placed in the second box body 32, and the cover plate 33 is closed. When the animal enters the cavity 13 from the inlet 111, the second box body 32 is rotated again to stagger the docking port 321 with all the inlets 111, and the animal is full in the feeder 2. After the food is eaten, part of the food will be buried in the sand, and the multiple areas will be numbered, and then each animal will be marked. After the animal has buried the food, the animal number and the food location number will be recorded. After a period of time, the food residues in the cavity 13 will be cleaned up and the surface of the sand will be restored. The animal will be put into the second box 32 again, and the second box 32 will be rotated to connect with different entrances 111, so that the animal can enter the cavity 13 again from different entrances 111, so that the squirrel's food search route and the food location can be observed.

[0058] The specific implementation methods of the utility model described above do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the utility model. Any other corresponding changes and modifications made according to the technical concept of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. An animal space memory observation box, characterized in that: It includes: An observation box, wherein the observation box is provided with a cavity, the cavity is divided into a plurality of areas, the bottom of each area is filled with sand, the side wall of the observation box is provided with a plurality of inlets connected to the cavity, and the plurality of inlets are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the cavity; A feeder is disposed in the cavity and located in the middle of the cavity; as well as The indirect box is rotatably mounted on the outer periphery of the observation box along an axis in the vertical direction, so that the indirect box can selectively correspond to and communicate with one of the inlets and be staggered with the remaining inlets.

2. The animal space memory observation box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The observation box includes a first box body and a box cover. The upper side of the first box body is open, the entrance is arranged on the side wall of the first box body, and the box cover is arranged on the open part of the first box body.

3. The animal space memory observation box according to claim 2, characterized in that: A through hole is provided in the middle of the box cover; A feeding port is provided on the top of the feeder, and the feeding port is arranged corresponding to the through hole.

4. The animal space memory observation box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The box cover is transparent.

5. The animal space memory observation box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first box body and the box cover are threadedly connected.

6. The animal space memory observation box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The indirect box includes a mounting ring and a second box body, the mounting ring is adapted to the observation box, the mounting ring is rotatably installed on the outer periphery of the observation box along an axis in the vertical direction, the second box body is arranged on the outer side of the mounting ring, and the second box body is provided with a docking port on a side facing the observation box, so that when the mounting ring rotates, the docking port can select to correspond to and communicate with one of the inlets.

7. The animal space memory observation box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The side wall of the observation box is provided with an annular mounting groove, the mounting ring is arranged in the annular mounting groove, and the annular mounting groove is used to limit the movement of the mounting ring in the vertical direction.

8. The animal space memory observation box according to claim 7, characterized in that: The inlet is located in the annular mounting groove.

9. The animal space memory observation box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper side of the second box body is provided with an opening; The indirect box also includes a cover plate, which is rotatably installed at the opening.

10. The animal space memory observation box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of inlets are evenly distributed along the circumference of the cavity.

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