Mouse cage for biology teaching research

By designing a squirrel cage structure including the main cage, the first sub cage and the second sub cage, the rapid replacement of the bedding and the reduction of the risk of infection are achieved, and the problems of cumbersome replacement of the bedding and high infection risk in the prior art are solved.

CN222639372UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-21SUZHOU UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420327138.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-02-22
Publication Date
2025-03-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-02-22

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Technical Problem

The existing squirrel cage needs to be removed when replacing the bedding, and needs to be directly in contact with rats, increasing the risk of infection.

Method used

A squirrel cage structure including a main cage, a first sub cage and a second sub cage is designed. The bedding is located in the first sub cage. Through the cooperation of the partition and the fixing groove, the bedding is quickly replaced without removing the mesh cover and cage cover, and avoiding direct contact with rats.

Benefits of technology

It realizes rapid replacement of bedding, saves trouble and labor, reduces the risk of infection, and improves the efficiency of using squirrel cages.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a mouse cage for biology teaching research, which comprises a main cage body and padding located at the bottom of the main cage body, the main cage body comprises a first auxiliary cage body and a second auxiliary cage body, the padding is located in the first auxiliary cage body, the second auxiliary cage body is located between the main cage body and the first auxiliary cage body, and the padding is located in the first auxiliary cage body. The main cage body, the second auxiliary cage body and the first auxiliary cage body are sequentially connected in a sliding mode, a first fixing groove is formed in the end, close to the first auxiliary cage body, of the second auxiliary cage body, and a second fixing groove matched with the first fixing groove is formed in the end, close to the main cage body, of the second auxiliary cage body. A partition plate matched with the first fixing groove is arranged at the bottom of the first auxiliary cage body. Compared with the prior art, the mouse cage for biology teaching research has the advantages that the padding in the mouse cage can be quickly replaced, the mesh enclosure and the cage cover do not need to be detached, trouble and labor are saved, direct contact with mice is not needed, and the possibility of infection is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of mouse cages for biological teaching and research, and specifically relates to a mouse cage for biological teaching and research. Background Art

[0002] In the process of biological teaching and research, rodent samples are often used. Rodents are generally raised in mouse cages. Existing mouse cages generally include a cage body, a mesh cover and a cage cover. Feed and water bottles are placed on the mesh cover, and bedding is set at the bottom of the cage body.

[0003] The existing bedding of mouse cages needs to be replaced frequently. When replacing, the cage cover is opened, the mesh cover is taken out, the mice in the cage are transferred, and then the bedding is cleaned and replaced. After the replacement is completed, the mice are placed in the cage, and the mesh cover and cage cover are installed in sequence. The whole process is time-consuming and laborious. At the same time, during the process of transferring mice, the breeder comes into direct contact with the mice, which is easy to cause infection. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a mouse cage for biological teaching and research, which can quickly replace the padding in the mouse cage without disassembling the mesh cover and the cage cover, saving trouble and labor, and without direct contact with mice, thereby reducing the possibility of infection.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, a specific embodiment of the utility model provides a mouse cage for biological teaching and research, including a main cage body and a pad located at the bottom of the main cage body, the main cage body includes a first sub-cage body and a second sub-cage body, the pad is located in the first sub-cage body, the second sub-cage body is located between the main cage body and the first sub-cage body, the main cage body, the second sub-cage body and the first sub-cage body are slidably connected in sequence, a first fixing groove is provided at one end of the second sub-cage body close to the first sub-cage body, a second fixing groove matching the first fixing groove is provided at one end of the second sub-cage body close to the main cage body, and a partition matching the first fixing groove is provided at the bottom of the first sub-cage body.

[0006] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the main cage body and the second auxiliary cage body are respectively provided with slide grooves, and the first auxiliary cage body and the second auxiliary cage body are respectively fixedly connected with slide plates matching the slide grooves, the slide grooves are T-shaped grooves, and the slide plates are T-shaped plates.

[0007] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, handles are fixedly connected to the partition, the first sub-cage body and the second sub-cage body respectively.

[0008] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, a support plate is rotatably connected to the main cage body, and the support plate is L-shaped.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, a fixed shaft is fixedly connected to the partition, and a fixing hole matching the fixed shaft is opened in the second sub-cage body.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the main cage body and the second auxiliary cage body are rotatably connected to limit blocks respectively.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, bait is arranged in the partition.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of the utility model, a limiting block is fixedly connected to the partition, and limiting grooves matching the limiting block are formed on the side walls of the first fixing groove and the second fixing groove.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the utility model of a mouse cage for biological teaching and research can quickly replace the bedding in the mouse cage without removing the mesh cover and the cage cover, which saves trouble and labor, and does not require direct contact with mice, thereby reducing the possibility of infection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the prior art descriptions are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in the utility model, and for ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a mouse cage for biological teaching and research in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-section of a mouse cage for biological teaching and research in one embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a first use state of a mouse cage for biological teaching and research in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of a first use state of a mouse cage for biological teaching and research in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a second use state of a mouse cage for biological teaching and research in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a second use state of a mouse cage for biological teaching and research in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a cross-section of a mouse cage for biological teaching and research in one embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 .

[0022] Description of main reference numerals:

[0023] 11. Main cage body; 12. Cage cover; 13. Mesh cover; 14. Padding; 21. First sub-cage body; 22. Second sub-cage body; 31. First fixing slot; 32. Second fixing slot; 41. Partition; 42. Bait; 51. Handle; 61. Support plate; 71. Slide slot; 72. Slide plate; 81. Fixing hole; 91. Limit block; 92. Limit slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, a biological teaching and research mouse cage in one embodiment of the utility model comprises a main cage body 11 and a padding material 14 located at the bottom of the main cage body 11. Specifically, a mesh cover 13 and a cage cover 12 are respectively installed on the main cage body 11, and the curved part of the mesh cover 13 can be used to place feed and a water bottle.

[0026] Ginseng Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the main cage body 11 includes a first sub-cage body 21 and a second sub-cage body 22, and the padding material 14 is located in the first sub-cage body 21. The second sub-cage body 22 is located between the main cage body 11 and the first sub-cage body 21, and the main cage body 11, the second sub-cage body 22 and the first sub-cage body 21 are slidably connected in sequence. A first fixing groove 31 is provided at one end of the second sub-cage body 22 close to the first sub-cage body 21, and a second fixing groove 32 matching the first fixing groove 31 is provided at one end of the second sub-cage body 22 close to the main cage body 11. A partition plate 41 matching the first fixing groove 31 is provided at the bottom of the first sub-cage body 21.

[0027] Specifically, the depth of the first sub-cage body 21 matches the thickness of the bedding 14, and the rodents move on the bedding 14. When the bedding 14 needs to be replaced, the partition 41 is passed through the first fixing groove 31 and moved forward until it abuts against the inner wall of the second sub-cage body 22. During the movement of the partition 41, the rodents will be transferred to the partition 41, and the partition 41 can separate the rodents from the first sub-cage body 21 containing the bedding 14. Then move the first sub-cage body 21 to separate the first sub-cage body 21 from the second sub-cage body 22. After the bedding 14 in the first sub-cage body 21 is replaced, the first sub-cage body 21 is installed on the second sub-cage body 22, and the partition 41 is removed. The rodents can then move on the new bedding 14. For details, refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 shown.

[0028] That is, in the process of replacing the bedding 14, there is no need to dismantle the cage cover 12 and the mesh cover 13, and there is no need to transfer the rodents, so there is no direct contact with the rodents, and infection by the rodents is avoided.

[0029] It is convenient to take the padding material 14 out of the first auxiliary cage body 21 , and it is also convenient to flush and clean the inner wall of the first auxiliary cage body 21 .

[0030] Ginseng Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the partition 41 can also pass through the second fixing groove 32. When the rodents need to be transferred, the second auxiliary cage body 22 can be separated from the main cage body 11, and the second auxiliary cage body 22 can be installed on the matching main cage body 11 to quickly transfer the rodents. During the transfer process, there is no need to directly contact the rodents.

[0031] The partition 41 can block the rodents between the partition 41 and the padding 14 to prevent the rodents from crawling out of the second sub-cage body 22 during the transfer process.

[0032] When the partition 41 is not in use, the first fixing groove 31 and the second fixing groove 32 can allow the main cage body 11 to communicate with the outside, allowing air to circulate, which is conducive to the breeding of rodents.

[0033] Ginseng Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, a slide groove 71 is respectively provided in the main cage body 11 and the second auxiliary cage body 22, and a slide plate 72 matching the slide groove 71 is respectively fixedly connected to the first auxiliary cage body 21 and the second auxiliary cage body 22. The slide groove 71 is a T-shaped groove, and the slide plate 72 is a T-shaped plate.

[0034] The stability among the second auxiliary cage body 22 , the main cage body 11 and the first auxiliary cage body 21 can be increased, and the first auxiliary cage body 21 can be easily pulled out from the second auxiliary cage body 22 , and the second auxiliary cage body 22 can be easily pulled out from the main cage body 11 .

[0035] Furthermore, the partition plate 41, the first auxiliary cage body 21 and the second auxiliary cage body 22 are respectively fixedly connected with handles 51. The handles 51 facilitate pulling the partition plate 41, the first auxiliary cage body 21 and the second auxiliary cage body 22.

[0036] Furthermore, a support plate 61 is rotatably connected to the main cage body 11, and the support plate 61 is L-shaped. Specifically, the support plate 61 is movably connected to the main cage body 11 through a pin shaft, which is a prior art, and the specific structure and working principle are not repeated here. The support plate 61 can be rotated to contact the ground, so that there is a gap between the first sub-cage body 21 and the ground, which is convenient for pulling out the first sub-cage body 21, or pulling out the second sub-cage body 22.

[0037] The L-shape can increase the stability when supporting the ground. When the support plate 61 is not in use, the whole cage can be lifted by the support plate 61, so that the whole cage can be moved.

[0038] Furthermore, a fixed shaft is fixedly connected to the partition 41, and a fixing hole 81 matching the fixed shaft is provided in the second auxiliary cage body 22. The fixed shaft on the partition 41 can be inserted into the fixing hole 81 with an interference fit, and when the partition 41 passes through the first fixing groove 31 and the second fixing groove 32 and abuts against the inner wall of the second auxiliary cage body 22, the stability of the partition 41 can be increased.

[0039] A placement groove matching the partition plate 41 is provided at the bottom of the first sub-cage body 21 . The placement groove is also provided with a fixing hole 81 . The partition plate 41 can be fixed in the placement groove for easy removal and use.

[0040] Furthermore, the main cage body 11 and the second sub-cage body 22 are respectively connected to the limit block 91 by rotation. The limit block 91 is movably connected to the main cage body 11 and the second sub-cage body 22 by a pin shaft. This is the prior art, and the specific structure and working principle are not repeated here. The limit block 91 can block the second sub-cage body 22 and the first sub-cage body 21, so that the second sub-cage body 22 and the first sub-cage body 21 are not easy to automatically separate. When the first sub-cage body 21 needs to be pulled, the limit block 91 can be rotated to a non-interference position.

[0041] Furthermore, a bait 42 is disposed in the partition 41 . When the partition 41 passes through the first fixing slot 31 , the bait 42 faces upward, which helps the rodents to move toward the bait 42 , thereby positioning the rodents above the partition 41 .

[0042] When the partition plate 41 passes through the second fixing slot 32 , the bait 42 faces downward, causing the rodents to move toward the bait 42 , thereby causing the rodents to be located under the partition plate 41 .

[0043] Furthermore, a limiting block 91 is fixedly connected to the partition 41, and a limiting groove 92 matching the limiting block 91 is provided on the side walls of the first fixing groove 31 and the second fixing groove 32. The limiting block 91 is an elastic block, and the limiting block 91 can be inserted into the limiting groove 92 to increase the stability of the partition 41, so that the partition 41 is not easily separated from the first fixing groove 31 or the second fixing groove 32.

[0044] When using, refer to Figure 1 to Figure 7 As shown, when the bedding 14 needs to be replaced, the partition 41 is inserted into the first fixing groove 31 and the partition 41 is moved. As the partition 41 moves, the rodents on the bedding 14 will move to the top of the partition 41 until the partition 41 moves to abut against the inner wall of the second sub-cage body 22. The bedding 14 in the first sub-cage body 21 can be replaced by rotating the limit block 91 and pulling the first sub-cage body 21 outward. After the replacement is completed, the cage cover 12 is installed to the bottom of the second sub-cage body 22.

[0045] Compared with the prior art, the utility model of a mouse cage for biological teaching and research can quickly replace the bedding in the mouse cage without removing the mesh cover and the cage cover, which saves trouble and labor, and does not require direct contact with mice, thereby reducing the possibility of infection.

[0046] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive from any point of view, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims be included in the present invention. Any reference numeral in a claim should not be regarded as limiting the claim to which it relates.

[0047] In addition, it should be understood that although the present specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A mouse cage for biological teaching and research, comprising a main cage body and a padding material at the bottom of the main cage body, characterized in that: The main cage body includes a first sub-cage body and a second sub-cage body, the padding material is located in the first sub-cage body, the second sub-cage body is located between the main cage body and the first sub-cage body, the main cage body, the second sub-cage body and the first sub-cage body are slidably connected in sequence, a first fixing groove is provided at one end of the second sub-cage body close to the first sub-cage body, a second fixing groove matching the first fixing groove is provided at one end of the second sub-cage body close to the main cage body, and a partition matching the first fixing groove is provided at the bottom of the first sub-cage body.

2. A mouse cage for biological teaching and research according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main cage body and the second auxiliary cage body are respectively provided with sliding grooves, and the first auxiliary cage body and the second auxiliary cage body are respectively fixedly connected with slide plates matching the sliding grooves, the sliding grooves are T-shaped grooves, and the slide plates are T-shaped plates.

3. A mouse cage for biological teaching and research according to claim 1, characterized in that: The partition, the first auxiliary cage body and the second auxiliary cage body are respectively fixedly connected with handles.

4. A mouse cage for biological teaching and research according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support plate is rotatably connected to the main cage body, and the support plate is L-shaped.

5. A mouse cage for biological teaching and research according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixed shaft is fixedly connected to the partition, and a fixing hole matching the fixed shaft is formed in the second auxiliary cage body.

6. A mouse cage for biological teaching and research according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main cage body and the second auxiliary cage body are rotatably connected to limit blocks respectively.

7. A mouse cage for biological teaching and research according to claim 1, characterized in that: Bait is arranged in the partition.

8. A mouse cage for biological teaching and research according to claim 1, characterized in that: The partition is fixedly connected with a limiting block, and the side walls of the first fixing groove and the second fixing groove are provided with limiting grooves matching with the limiting block.