Mouse cage with padding convenient to replace

Abstract

The utility model relates to a mouse cage with padding convenient to replace, which comprises a mouse cage body and a padding bearing body which are movably connected, slotted holes are respectively arranged on two sides of the mouse cage body, and a water storage bin and a grain storage bin are respectively arranged on the slotted holes. The upper surface of the mouse cage body is provided with a water injection port and a feeding port, and a cover plate capable of being opened and closed is arranged in the middle of the upper surface of the mouse cage body. The bottom surface of the mouse cage body is formed by a titanium mesh; a padding bearing body is further placed below the titanium mesh, a padding drawer is arranged in the padding bearing body, and the padding drawer is connected with the padding bearing body in a sliding mode; the device has the advantages that the padding can be quickly replaced, the mouse is not contacted in the replacement process, the mouse is prevented from escaping and biting people, and the risk that experimenters are bitten by the mouse is reduced; meanwhile, the frequency of catching the mouse and the injury and scare of the mouse are reduced, the experiment effect is improved, and the working difficulty is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical experimental instruments, in particular to a mouse cage which is convenient for replacing bedding. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of science and technology, the level of social medical care has been continuously improved. As one of the important bases for the research and development of biomedical technology, the laboratory is an important part of studying human diseases and biomedical research and development. With the development of biomedical technology, the demand for mouse breeding continues to increase.

[0003] Today's laboratory mouse cages are generally made of plastic with a removable wire mesh on the top. And during the experiment, the mouse cage needs to frequently change the bedding; and when changing the bedding, it is necessary to prepare in advance a plastic trough filled with new bedding, and take the mice out one by one and put them into the new trough. During the process, the mice may bite the breeder when they struggle. Based on 10 mice per cage, it usually takes 5-8 minutes, and because new troughs need to be prepared in advance, more spare troughs are often required, which increases the breeding cost. At the same time, due to the long duration of the experiment, the bedding is changed frequently, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and will affect the progress of the experiment to a certain extent.

[0004] Therefore, in summary, there is an urgent need for a mouse cage that is convenient for replacing bedding, saves time, does not need to catch mice when replacing bedding, and can prevent experimenters from being attacked by mice. Summary of the invention

[0005] The utility model aims to solve the above problems, and in particular provides a mouse cage which is convenient for replacing bedding.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0007] A mouse cage for easy replacement of bedding, comprising a mouse cage body and a bedding carrier, wherein the four corners of the bottom surface of the mouse cage body are provided with support shafts, and correspondingly, the bedding carrier body is provided with support shaft receiving grooves corresponding to the support shafts; and the mouse cage body and the bedding carrier body are connected to each other through the support shafts on the mouse cage body and the support shaft receiving grooves on the bedding carrier body; wherein slots are respectively provided on both sides of the mouse cage body, and a water storage bin and a grain storage bin are respectively provided on the slots;

[0008] Correspondingly, a water injection port and a food intake port are respectively provided on the upper surface of the mouse cage, and a water injection receiving device and a food intake receiving device are respectively provided on the water injection port and the food intake port; wherein the positions of the water injection receiving device and the food intake receiving device correspond to the positions of the water storage bin and the food storage bin;

[0009] Correspondingly, the bottom surface of the mouse cage is made of a titanium mesh; and a bedding carrier is placed below the titanium mesh; wherein a groove is provided on the bedding carrier, and the size of the groove matches the size of the titanium mesh; correspondingly, a bedding trough is provided below the groove, wherein one side of the bedding trough passes through the bedding carrier, and correspondingly, a bedding drawer is provided in the bedding trough, and the bedding drawer is slidably connected to the bedding carrier.

[0010] The mouse cage provided by the utility model, which is convenient for replacing bedding, may also have the following technical features: the mouse cage body is in a rectangular parallelepiped structure, is hollow inside, and is made of transparent material as a whole.

[0011] The mouse cage with easy bedding replacement provided by the utility model may also have the following technical features: the bedding carrier is in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped and is made entirely of plastic material.

[0012] The mouse cage provided by the utility model, which is convenient for replacing bedding, can also have the following technical features: the water storage bin and the grain storage bin are both drawer-type structures, and handles are provided on the outer surfaces of the water storage bin and the grain storage bin.

[0013] The mouse cage that is convenient for replacing bedding provided by the utility model can also have the following technical features: the water injection receiving device and the food intake receiving device both include a funnel and a conduit, wherein the upper end of the funnel is respectively connected to the water injection port and the food intake port, and correspondingly, the lower end of the funnel is fixedly connected to a conduit, and the funnel and the conduit are connected to each other.

[0014] The mouse cage for facilitating bedding replacement provided by the utility model may also have the following technical features: a slide rail and a slide groove that cooperate with each other to slide are respectively arranged on the position surface where the bedding drawer and the bedding carrier are connected; wherein the slide rail is arranged on the bedding drawer, and the slide groove is arranged on the bedding carrier.

[0015] The mouse cage for facilitating bedding replacement provided by the utility model may also have the following technical feature: a handle is also arranged on the bedding drawer.

[0016] The mouse cage provided by the utility model is convenient for replacing bedding and can also have the following technical features: a cover plate that can be opened and closed is arranged in the middle of the upper surface of the mouse cage body, wherein the cover plate is also provided with a plurality of ventilation holes and a handle for opening.

[0017] The utility model has the advantages that:

[0018] 1. The utility model has a simple structure and is easy to operate. It can realize the rapid replacement of bedding materials without contacting mice during the replacement process, and can prevent mice from escaping and biting people, thereby reducing the risk of experimenters being bitten by mice. It also reduces the number of times mice are caught, which can reduce injuries and fright of mice and improve the effect of the experiment.

[0019] 2. The utility model reduces the workload of experimenters, greatly improves the work efficiency of replacing litter in large cages, and effectively avoids environmental pollution; it solves the problem of cumbersome, time-consuming and laborious replacement of litter in laboratory mouse cages. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Attached Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a mouse cage that is convenient for replacing bedding in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] Attached Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a mouse cage that is convenient for replacing bedding in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0022] Attached Figure 3 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a water receiving device and a food receiving device in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Attached Figure 4 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a padding drawer and a padding carrier in an embodiment of the utility model (I).

[0024] Attached Figure 5 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a padding drawer and a padding carrier in an embodiment of the utility model (II). DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not used to limit the scope of the present invention. In addition, it should be understood that after reading the contents recorded in the present invention, those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to the present invention, and these equivalent forms also fall within the scope defined by the claims attached to this application.

[0026] The reference numerals and components involved in the drawings are as follows:

[0027] 1. Mouse cage;

[0028] 11. Support shaft; 111. Titanium mesh;

[0029] 112. Cover plate; 113. Ventilation holes; 114. Handle;

[0030] 12. Slot; 13. Water storage bin; 14. Grain storage bin; 15. Handle;

[0031] 16. Water injection port; 17. Food intake port; 18. Water injection receiving device; 19. Food intake receiving device;

[0032] 181, funnel; 182, catheter;

[0033] 2. Pad carrier;

[0034] 21. Support shaft receiving groove; 22. Groove; 23. Gasket groove;

[0035] 24. Padding drawer; 25. Slide rail; 26. Slide slot; 27. Padding;

[0036] Example

[0037] Please attend the attached Figure 1-5 As shown, attached Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of a mouse cage that is convenient for replacing bedding in an embodiment of the utility model; Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mouse cage for easy replacement of bedding in the embodiment of the utility model; Figure 3 1 is a partial structural diagram of a water receiving device and a food receiving device in an embodiment of the utility model; Figure 4 1 is a partial structural diagram of a padding drawer and a padding carrier in an embodiment of the utility model (I); Figure 5 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a padding drawer and a padding carrier in an embodiment of the utility model (II).

[0038] The device mainly solves the problems that the existing mice are time-consuming and laborious when changing the bedding, and the mice are prone to escape and bite people during the changing process. It particularly relates to a mouse cage that is easy to change the bedding, so as to facilitate the experimenters to change the bedding and save time. At the same time, when changing the bedding, there is no need to catch the mice, so as to avoid the experimenters being attacked by the mice and improve the efficiency of the experiment.

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, the device includes a mouse cage 1 and a bedding carrier 2, wherein the mouse cage 1 is a rectangular parallelepiped structure, and is hollow inside, and is made of a transparent material as a whole, and the transparent material can be PVC or PS. At the same time, the state of the mouse can be observed from a distance by setting the transparent material. Correspondingly, the bedding carrier 2 is also a rectangular parallelepiped structure, and is made of a plastic material as a whole, and the plastic material has the characteristics of light weight and low cost.

[0040] like Figure 2 As shown, support shafts 11 are provided at the four corners of the bottom surface of the mouse cage 1, and correspondingly, support shaft receiving grooves 21 corresponding to the support shafts 11 are provided on the bedding carrier 2; and the mouse cage 1 and the bedding carrier 2 are connected to each other through the support shafts 11 on the mouse cage and the support shaft receiving grooves 21 on the bedding carrier.

[0041] Correspondingly, slots 12 are respectively arranged on both sides of the mouse cage 1, and a water storage bin 13 and a grain storage bin 14 are respectively arranged on the slots 12; wherein, the water storage bin 13 and the grain storage bin 14 are both drawer-type structures, and handles 15 are arranged on the outer surfaces of the water storage bin 13 and the grain storage bin 14, which can facilitate the water storage bin and the grain storage bin to be drawn out for disinfection and cleaning after use, and water and food can also be directly put into the water storage bin 13 and the grain storage bin 14 before use; and the drawer-type method further improves the practicability of the device.

[0042] Correspondingly, a water injection port 16 and a food intake port 17 are respectively provided on the upper surface of the mouse cage 1, and a water injection receiving device 18 and a food intake receiving device 19 are respectively provided on the water injection port 16 and the food intake port 17; wherein, the water injection receiving device 18 and the food intake receiving device 19 correspond to the positions of the water storage bin 13 and the grain storage bin 14 respectively; when in use, the experimenter can directly inject the water required by the mice into the water storage bin 13 through the water injection port 16, and directly inject the food required by the mice into the grain storage bin 14 through the food intake port 17; there is no need to open the box cover, which is very convenient to use, thereby reducing the occurrence of mice being disturbed.

[0043] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the water injection receiving device 18 and the food receiving device 19 both include a funnel 181 and a conduit 182, wherein the upper ends of the funnel 181 are respectively connected to the water injection port 16 and the food intake port 17, and correspondingly, the lower end of the funnel 181 is fixedly connected to a conduit 182, and the funnel 181 and the conduit 182 are interconnected; during the injection process, water and food both pass through the funnel 181 and the conduit 182 into the corresponding water storage bin 13 and grain storage bin 14 respectively; correspondingly, the conduit 182 in this device is a soft conduit and has a certain toughness, and one end of the conduit 182 and the water storage bin and the grain storage bin can be adaptively placed in the water storage bin and the grain storage bin, thereby reducing the disturbance to the mice when injecting water and food.

[0044] Correspondingly, the bottom surface of the mouse cage 1 in the device is formed by a titanium mesh 111; wherein the titanium mesh 11 is arranged in a mesh format and is made of stainless steel as a whole, so as to form a stable support effect for the mouse. A pad carrier 2 is also placed below the titanium mesh 111; wherein a groove 22 is arranged on the pad carrier 2, and the size of the groove 22 matches the size of the titanium mesh 111, and this arrangement enables the mouse's excrement to fall onto the pad under the groove.

[0045] Correspondingly, a gasket groove 23 is provided below the groove 22, wherein one side of the gasket groove 23 passes through the gasket carrier 2; correspondingly, a gasket drawer 24 is provided in the gasket groove 23, and the gasket drawer 24 is slidably connected to the gasket carrier 2, and gasket 27 can be placed in the gasket drawer.

[0046] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, correspondingly, a slide rail 25 and a slide groove 26 that slide in cooperation with each other are respectively arranged on the position surface where the bedding drawer 24 and the bedding carrier 2 meet; wherein, the slide rail 25 is arranged on the bedding drawer 24, and the slide groove 26 is arranged on the bedding carrier 2; through the cooperation of the slide rail 25 and the slide groove 26, the bedding drawer in the bedding trough can be moved forward and backward, which is convenient for replacing the bedding 27 and cleaning; and in the whole process of replacing the bedding, there is no need to take the experimental mice out of the bedding trough one by one, thereby preventing the experimental mice from escaping and accidental injury to the experimenter when taking them, thereby improving the efficiency of the experiment.

[0047] In this embodiment, a handle 15 is also provided on the bedding drawer 24. When replacing the bedding, the handle 15 fixed to its outer surface can be pulled, and the bedding drawer 24 can be completely pulled out from the bedding carrier 2 through the cooperation of the slide groove 26 and the slide rail 25, so as to replace and clean it, which reduces the labor of the experimenter, greatly improves the work efficiency of replacing the bedding 27 in the mouse cage, and effectively avoids environmental pollution.

[0048] In this embodiment, a cover plate 112 that can be opened and closed is provided in the middle position of the upper surface of the mouse cage 1, and the cover plate 112 and the mouse cage 1 can be rotatably connected by a hinge, wherein a plurality of ventilation holes 113 and a handle 114 for opening are also provided on the cover plate 112. When in use, the cover plate 113 can be directly opened by using the handle 114, and the opening angle thereof is 0-180°, and the handle is simply arranged and easy to operate.

[0049] The use method of the utility model comprises the following steps: opening the cover plate, placing the experimental mice one by one in the assembled mouse cage; then feeding can be directly put into the mouse cage through the water receiving device on the water injection port and the food receiving device on the food inlet, and the cover does not need to be opened, and the water storage bin and the food storage bin on the side wall can prevent the food of the mice from mixing with the bedding; when the bedding needs to be replaced, the bedding drawer can be completely pulled out of the bedding carrier body through the cooperation of the slide groove and the slide rail to replace the new bedding, and the bedding replacement process is simple and convenient to operate, and the mice will not be disturbed too much; the mouse cage body made of transparent plastic material is more convenient to observe the status of the mice in the box body, and avoid accidents; if the experimental mouse cage needs to be cleaned, after the experimental mice are transferred, the water storage bin, the food storage bin and the bedding drawer are pulled out from the mouse cage body and the bedding carrier body along the slide rail, and the mouse cage body is taken out from the top at the same time, and after the mouse cage is disassembled, they are cleaned and sterilized with high-pressure steam respectively, and the arranged parts are reassembled for continued use.

[0050] It should be noted that the utility model has a simple structure and is easy to operate. It can realize the rapid replacement of bedding materials without contacting mice during the replacement process, and can prevent mice from escaping and biting people, thereby reducing the risk of experimenters being bitten by mice. At the same time, it also reduces the number of times mice are caught, which can reduce mice injuries and fright, and improve the effect of the experiment. In addition, the device also reduces the workload of experimenters, greatly improves the work efficiency of replacing bedding materials in large cages, and effectively avoids environmental pollution. It solves the problem of cumbersome, time-consuming and labor-intensive replacement of bedding materials in laboratory mouse cages.

[0051] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that ordinary technicians in this technical field can make several improvements and supplements without departing from the principle of the present invention. These improvements and supplements should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mouse cage that is convenient for bedding replacement, characterized in that: It comprises a mouse cage and a bedding carrier, wherein the four corners of the bottom surface of the mouse cage are provided with support shafts, and correspondingly, the bedding carrier is provided with support shaft receiving grooves corresponding to the support shafts; and the mouse cage and the bedding carrier are connected to each other through the support shafts on the mouse cage and the support shaft receiving grooves on the bedding carrier; Wherein, slots are respectively arranged on both sides of the mouse cage, and water storage bins and grain storage bins are respectively arranged on the slots; Correspondingly, a water injection port and a food intake port are respectively provided on the upper surface of the mouse cage, and a water injection receiving device and a food intake receiving device are respectively provided on the water injection port and the food intake port; wherein the positions of the water injection receiving device and the food intake receiving device correspond to the positions of the water storage bin and the food storage bin; Correspondingly, the bottom surface of the mouse cage is formed by a titanium mesh; and a padding carrier is placed under the titanium mesh; Among them, a groove is provided on the gasket carrier, and the size of the groove matches the size of the titanium mesh; correspondingly, a gasket groove is provided below the groove, wherein one side of the gasket groove passes through the gasket carrier, and correspondingly, a gasket drawer is provided in the gasket groove, and the gasket drawer is slidably connected to the gasket carrier.

2. The mouse cage for facilitating bedding replacement according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mouse cage is a rectangular parallelepiped structure with a hollow interior and is made entirely of transparent material.

3. The mouse cage for facilitating bedding replacement according to claim 1, characterized in that: The padding material carrier is in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped and is made entirely of plastic material.

4. The mouse cage for facilitating bedding replacement according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage bin and the grain storage bin are both drawer-type structures, and handles are provided on the outer surfaces of the water storage bin and the grain storage bin.

5. The mouse cage for facilitating bedding replacement according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water injection receiving device and the food receiving device both include a funnel and a conduit, wherein the upper end of the funnel is respectively connected to the water injection port and the food intake port, and correspondingly, the lower end of the funnel is fixedly connected to a conduit, and the funnel and the conduit are interconnected.

6. The mouse cage for facilitating bedding replacement according to claim 1, characterized in that: A slide rail and a slide groove that slide in cooperation with each other are respectively arranged on the position surface where the padding drawer and the padding carrier are connected; wherein the slide rail is arranged on the padding drawer, and the slide groove is arranged on the padding carrier.

7. The mouse cage for facilitating bedding replacement according to claim 6, characterized in that: The padding drawer is also provided with a handle.

8. The mouse cage for facilitating bedding replacement according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cover plate that can be opened and closed is arranged in the middle position of the upper surface of the mouse cage, wherein the cover plate is also provided with a plurality of ventilation holes and a handle for opening.

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