Adjustable cage frame and feeding cage frame system

Abstract

The utility model relates to an adjustable cage frame, a feeding cage frame device and a feeding cage frame system. The adjustable cage frame comprises a first supporting unit. The device comprises a first supporting unit, a second supporting unit, a first sliding unit, a second sliding unit, a first adjusting unit, a second adjusting unit, a third adjusting unit, a fourth adjusting unit, a locking unit and a storage unit. The first sliding unit is in sliding connection with the first supporting unit and the second supporting unit; the second sliding unit is in sliding connection with the first supporting unit and the second supporting unit; the first adjusting unit is arranged at the top end of the second sliding unit; the second adjusting unit is slidably connected with the first adjusting unit; the third adjusting unit is rotationally connected with the first supporting unit; the fourth adjusting unit is rotationally connected with the second supporting unit. The feeding cage frame has the advantages that the distance between the first supporting unit and the second supporting unit is adjusted through the first sliding unit, and the problem that the size of an existing feeding cage frame is fixed, multi-size equipment needs to be purchased, and the cost is high is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of experimental animal breeding, in particular to an adjustable cage and a breeding cage system. Background Art

[0002] IVC (Individually Ventilated Cage) mouse cage is an efficient and safe breeding equipment widely used in modern experimental animal science, designed for laboratory animals such as mice and other rodents. Mouse cage rack is a part of the breeding equipment designed for laboratory mice and other rodents. It provides a structure to support the cage and connect the ventilation system.

[0003] Since different experiments have different requirements for experimental subjects, experimental animals of different sizes and numbers have different requirements for the size of the cage. Existing cage racks are generally fixed in size, and different sizes of cages correspond to different cage racks. If multiple sizes of cages are required, multiple cage racks need to be purchased to place fixed cages.

[0004] At present, no effective solution has been proposed for the problems existing in the related art, such as the fixed size of existing breeding cages and the high cost of purchasing equipment of multiple sizes. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide an adjustable cage and a feeding cage system in view of the deficiencies in the prior art, so as to solve the problems existing in the related art such as the existing feeding cages having fixed sizes and requiring the purchase of equipment of multiple sizes with high costs.

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

[0007] In a first aspect, an adjustable cage is provided for a mouse breeding IVC system, comprising:

[0008] a first supporting unit;

[0009] a second supporting unit, the second supporting unit being symmetrically arranged with the first supporting unit;

[0010] A first sliding unit, wherein the first sliding unit is slidably connected to a top end of the first supporting unit and a top end of the second supporting unit, respectively, and is used to adjust a distance between the first supporting unit and the second supporting unit;

[0011] a second sliding unit, the second sliding unit being slidably connected to the bottom end of the first supporting unit and the bottom end of the second supporting unit respectively, and being used for cooperating with the first sliding unit to adjust the distance between the first supporting unit and the second supporting unit;

[0012] a first adjusting unit, wherein the first adjusting unit is disposed at a top end of the second sliding unit;

[0013] A second adjusting unit, wherein the bottom end of the second adjusting unit is slidably connected to the top end of the first adjusting unit and is used for reciprocating motion in a vertical direction;

[0014] a third adjusting unit, wherein a first end of the third adjusting unit is rotatably connected to the middle of the first supporting unit, and a second end of the third adjusting unit is rotatably connected to the top end of the second adjusting unit, and is used to adjust the distance between the first supporting unit and the second supporting unit under the drive of the second adjusting unit;

[0015] a fourth adjusting unit, wherein the second end of the fourth adjusting unit is rotatably connected to the middle of the second supporting unit, and the first end of the fourth adjusting unit is rotatably connected to the second end of the third adjusting unit or the top end of the second adjusting unit, and is used to cooperate with the third adjusting unit to adjust the distance between the first supporting unit and the second supporting unit;

[0016] a locking unit, wherein the locking unit is detachably connected to the first adjusting unit and the second adjusting unit respectively, and is used to lock the relative position of the first adjusting unit and the second adjusting unit;

[0017] A storage unit is arranged inside the first supporting unit and inside the second supporting unit and is used for placing a feeding cage.

[0018] In some embodiments, the first support unit includes:

[0019] A first supporting element, wherein the first supporting element is symmetrically arranged with the second supporting unit, and the storage unit is arranged inside the first supporting element;

[0020] Two first sliding elements, which are respectively disposed at the top of the first supporting element and are respectively slidably connected to the first sliding unit;

[0021] Two second sliding elements, the two second sliding elements are respectively arranged at the bottom ends of the first supporting element and are respectively slidably connected to the second sliding unit;

[0022] a first rotating element, which is disposed at a middle portion of the first supporting element and is rotatably connected to the third adjusting unit;

[0023] A plurality of first moving elements are respectively arranged at the bottom of the first supporting element for movement.

[0024] In some embodiments, the second support unit includes:

[0025] a second supporting element, the second supporting element being symmetrically arranged with the first supporting unit, and the storage unit being arranged inside the second supporting element;

[0026] Two third sliding elements, which are respectively disposed at the top of the second supporting element and are respectively slidably connected to the first sliding unit;

[0027] Two fourth sliding elements, which are respectively disposed at the bottom ends of the second supporting element and are respectively slidably connected to the second sliding unit;

[0028] a second rotating element, the second rotating element being disposed at a middle portion of the second supporting element and being rotatably connected to the fourth adjusting unit;

[0029] A plurality of second moving elements are respectively arranged at the bottom of the second supporting element for movement.

[0030] In some embodiments, the first sliding unit includes:

[0031] Two fifth sliding elements are respectively slidably connected to the first supporting unit and the second supporting unit, and are used to cooperate with the second sliding unit to adjust the distance between the first supporting unit and the second supporting unit.

[0032] In some embodiments, the second sliding unit includes:

[0033] Two sixth sliding elements, the two sixth sliding elements are respectively slidably connected to the first supporting unit and the second supporting unit, and the top of one of the sixth sliding elements is connected to the first adjusting unit, for cooperating with the first sliding unit to adjust the distance between the first supporting unit and the second supporting unit.

[0034] In some embodiments, the first adjusting unit includes:

[0035] A first adjusting element, wherein the first adjusting element is disposed on the top of the second sliding unit, and a top end of the first adjusting element is slidably connected to a bottom end of the second adjusting unit;

[0036] A plurality of first limiting elements are respectively arranged on the first adjusting element and are detachably connected to the locking unit.

[0037] In some embodiments, the first adjusting unit further includes:

[0038] A plurality of clamping elements are respectively arranged on the side of the corresponding first limiting element and are detachably connected to the locking unit for clamping the locking unit.

[0039] In some embodiments, the second adjusting unit includes:

[0040] A second adjusting element, the bottom end of which is slidably connected to the top end of the first adjusting unit and is used for reciprocating motion in a vertical direction;

[0041] a plurality of second limiting elements, which are arranged on the second adjusting element and are detachably connected to the locking unit;

[0042] A third rotating element is disposed at an end of the second adjusting element and is rotationally connected to the third adjusting unit or the fourth adjusting unit.

[0043] In some embodiments, the third adjustment unit includes:

[0044] a third adjusting element, the third adjusting element being disposed between the first supporting unit and the second adjusting unit;

[0045] a fourth rotating element, the fourth rotating element being disposed at the first end of the third adjusting element and being rotatably connected to the first supporting unit;

[0046] A fifth rotating element, wherein the fifth rotating element is disposed at the second end of the third adjusting element and is rotationally connected to the top end of the second adjusting unit or the second end of the fourth adjusting unit.

[0047] In some embodiments, the fourth adjustment unit includes:

[0048] a fourth adjusting element, the fourth adjusting element being disposed between the second supporting unit and the third adjusting unit;

[0049] a sixth rotating element, the sixth rotating element being disposed at the first end of the fourth adjusting element and being rotatably connected to the second supporting unit;

[0050] A seventh rotating element is disposed at the second end of the fourth adjusting element and is rotatably connected to the second end of the third adjusting unit or the top end of the second adjusting unit.

[0051] In some embodiments, the storage unit includes:

[0052] A plurality of first placement elements, wherein the plurality of first placement elements are arranged inside the first supporting unit;

[0053] A plurality of second placement elements are arranged inside the second supporting unit.

[0054] In a second aspect, a breeding cage device is provided, comprising:

[0055] Several adjustable cages as described in the first aspect, wherein the several adjustable cages are arranged in sequence;

[0056] Wherein, for two adjacent adjustable cages, the first supporting unit of one adjustable cage is connected to the second supporting unit of the other adjustable cage.

[0057] In some of the embodiments, for two adjacent adjustable cages, the first support unit of one adjustable cage is integrally formed with the second support unit of the other adjustable cage.

[0058] A third aspect provides a breeding cage system, comprising:

[0059] The adjustable cage as described in the first aspect or the breeding cage device as described in the second aspect;

[0060] A plurality of feeding cages are respectively detachably connected to the storage units of the adjustable cage frame.

[0061] The utility model adopts the above technical solution, and compared with the prior art, has the following technical effects:

[0062] The utility model discloses an adjustable cage frame and a feeding cage frame system, which can quickly adjust the width of the upper part of the first supporting unit by arranging a first sliding unit and a second sliding unit to adjust the distance between the first supporting unit and the second supporting unit, and drive the third adjusting unit and the fourth adjusting unit to retract and extend by sliding the second adjusting unit up and down, thereby solving the problem that the existing feeding cage frame has a fixed size and needs to purchase equipment of multiple sizes, which is costly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0063] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an adjustable cage according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0064] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a first supporting unit according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0065] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a second supporting unit according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0066] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a first sliding unit according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0067] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a second sliding unit according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0068] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a first adjustment unit according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0069] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a second adjustment unit according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0070] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a third adjustment unit according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0071] Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of a fourth adjustment unit according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0072] Fig.10 is a schematic diagram of a storage unit according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0073] Fig.11 Schematic diagram of a feeding cage device according to an embodiment of the utility model

[0074] Fig.12 It is a schematic diagram of a breeding cage system according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0075] The accompanying drawings are numerals 100, adjustable cage;

[0076] 110, first supporting unit; 111, first supporting element; 112, first sliding element; 113, second sliding element; 114, first rotating element; 115, first moving element;

[0077] 120, second supporting unit; 121, second supporting element; 122, third sliding element; 123, fourth sliding element; 124, second rotating element; 125, second moving element;

[0078] 130. A first sliding unit; 131. A fifth sliding element;

[0079] 140. A second sliding unit; 141. A sixth sliding element;

[0080] 150, first adjusting unit; 151, first adjusting element; 152, first limiting element; 153, clamping element;

[0081] 160, second adjusting unit; 161, second adjusting element; 162, second limiting element; 163, third rotating element;

[0082] 170, third adjusting unit; 171, third adjusting element; 172, fourth rotating element; 173, fifth rotating element;

[0083] 180, fourth adjusting unit; 181, fourth adjusting element; 182, sixth rotating element; 183, seventh rotating element;

[0084] 190, locking unit;

[0085] 1100, storage unit; 1101, first storage element; 1102, second storage element;

[0086] 200. Breeding cage. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0087] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0088] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0089] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but they are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0090] Example 1

[0091] This embodiment relates to an adjustable cage frame of the utility model.

[0092] An illustrative embodiment of the present utility model is as follows: Figure 1As shown, an adjustable cage 100 for a mouse breeding IVC system includes a first support unit 110, a second support unit 120, a first sliding unit 130, a second sliding unit 140, a first adjustment unit 150, a second adjustment unit 160, a third adjustment unit 170, a fourth adjustment unit 180, a locking unit 190 and a placement unit 1100. Among them, the second support unit 120 is symmetrically arranged with the first support unit 110; the first sliding unit 130 is slidably connected with the top of the first support unit 110 and the top of the second support unit 120, respectively, for adjusting the distance between the first support unit 110 and the second support unit 120; the second sliding unit 140 is slidably connected with the bottom of the first support unit 110 and the bottom of the second support unit 120, respectively, for cooperating with the first sliding unit 130 to adjust the distance between the first support unit 110 and the second support unit 120; the first adjusting unit 150 is arranged at the top of the second sliding unit 140; the bottom end of the second adjusting unit 160 is slidably connected with the top of the first adjusting unit 150, for reciprocating motion in the vertical direction; the first end of the third adjusting unit 170 is rotatably connected with the middle of the first support unit 110, and the third adjusting unit 170 The second end is rotatably connected to the top end of the second adjusting unit 160, and is used to adjust the distance between the first supporting unit 110 and the second supporting unit 120 under the drive of the second adjusting unit 160; the second end of the fourth adjusting unit 180 is rotatably connected to the middle part of the second supporting unit 120, and the first end of the fourth adjusting unit 180 is rotatably connected to the second end of the third adjusting unit 170 or the top end of the second adjusting unit 160, and is used to cooperate with the third adjusting unit 170 to adjust the distance between the first supporting unit 110 and the second supporting unit 120; the locking unit 190 is detachably connected to the first adjusting unit 150 and the second adjusting unit 160, respectively, and is used to lock the relative position of the first adjusting unit 150 and the second adjusting unit 160; the storage unit 1100 is arranged inside the first supporting unit 110 and the second supporting unit 120, and is used to place the breeding cage.

[0093] like Figure 2As shown, the first support unit 110 includes a first support element 111, two first sliding elements 112, two second sliding elements 113, a first rotating element 114 and a plurality of first moving elements 115. The first support element 111 and the second support unit 120 are symmetrically arranged, and a storage unit 1100 is arranged inside the first support element 111; the two first sliding elements 112 are respectively arranged at the top of the first support element 111, and are respectively slidably connected to the first sliding unit 130; the two second sliding elements 113 are respectively arranged at the bottom of the first support element 111, and are respectively slidably connected to the second sliding unit 140; the first rotating element 114 is arranged at the middle of the first support element 111, and is rotatably connected to the third adjustment unit 170; and the plurality of first moving elements 115 are respectively arranged at the bottom of the first support element 111 for movement.

[0094] In some of the embodiments, the longitudinal section of the first supporting element 111 is an annular rectangle.

[0095] In some of the embodiments, the first supporting element 111 includes but is not limited to a stainless steel bracket.

[0096] In some embodiments, the connection method between the first sliding element 112 and the first supporting element 111 includes but is not limited to welding.

[0097] In some embodiments, the cross-section of the first sliding element 112 includes but is not limited to a rectangle or a circle.

[0098] In some embodiments, the first sliding element 112 is a first sliding rod, including but not limited to a hollow sliding rod and a solid sliding rod.

[0099] In some embodiments, the first sliding element 112 is a first sliding rod with damping.

[0100] In some embodiments, the connection method between the second sliding element 113 and the first supporting element 111 includes but is not limited to welding.

[0101] The size of the second sliding element 113 matches the size of the first sliding element 112. Generally, the axial size (eg, length) of the second sliding element 113 is equal to the axial size (eg, length) of the first sliding element 112.

[0102] In some embodiments, the cross-section of the second sliding element 113 includes but is not limited to a rectangle or a circle.

[0103] In some embodiments, the second sliding element 113 is a second sliding rod, including but not limited to a hollow sliding rod and a solid sliding rod.

[0104] In some embodiments, the second sliding element 113 is a second sliding rod with damping.

[0105] The first rotating element 114 and the first sliding element 112 / the second sliding element 113 are located on the same side of the first supporting element 111 .

[0106] In some embodiments, the connection method between the first rotating element 114 and the first supporting element 111 includes but is not limited to screw connection.

[0107] In some of the embodiments, the first rotating element 114 is a first hinge support.

[0108] In some embodiments, the connection method between the first moving element 115 and the first supporting element 111 includes but is not limited to screw connection.

[0109] A plurality of first moving elements 115 are arranged at intervals along the radial direction (eg, the length direction) of the first supporting element 111 .

[0110] In some of the embodiments, the first moving element 115 includes but is not limited to a universal wheel.

[0111] Furthermore, the first support unit 110 further includes at least one first locking element, wherein the first locking element is disposed on the first sliding element 112 and is locked and connected with the first sliding unit 130 to lock the relative position of the first sliding element 112 and the first sliding unit 130 .

[0112] Generally, at least one first sliding element 112 is provided with a first locking element.

[0113] In some embodiments, there are multiple first locking elements, which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the first sliding element 112 .

[0114] In some of the embodiments, the first locking element includes but is not limited to a locking groove and a push-type locking protrusion.

[0115] Furthermore, the first supporting unit 110 further includes at least one second locking element, wherein the second locking element is disposed on the second sliding element 113 and is locked and connected with the second sliding unit 140 to lock the relative position of the second sliding element 113 and the second sliding unit 140 .

[0116] Generally, at least one second sliding element 113 is provided with a second locking element.

[0117] In some embodiments, there are multiple second locking elements, which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the second sliding element 113 .

[0118] In some of the embodiments, the second locking element includes but is not limited to a locking groove and a push-type locking protrusion.

[0119] like Figure 3 As shown, the second support unit 120 includes a second support element 121, two third sliding elements 122, two fourth sliding elements 123, a second rotating element 124 and a plurality of second moving elements 125. The second support element 121 is symmetrically arranged with the first support unit 110, and a storage unit 1100 is arranged inside the second support element 121; the two third sliding elements 122 are respectively arranged at the top of the second support element 121, and are respectively slidably connected to the first sliding unit 130; the two fourth sliding elements 123 are respectively arranged at the bottom of the second support element 121, and are respectively slidably connected to the second sliding unit 140; the second rotating element 124 is arranged at the middle of the second support element 121, and is rotatably connected to the fourth adjusting unit 180; and the plurality of second moving elements 125 are arranged at the bottom of the second support element 121 for movement.

[0120] Specifically, the second supporting element 121 is symmetrically arranged with the first supporting element 111 ; the two third sliding elements 122 are respectively arranged corresponding to the two first sliding elements 112 ; and the two fourth sliding elements 123 are respectively arranged corresponding to the two second sliding elements 113 .

[0121] The size of the second support element 121 matches the size of the first support element 111. Generally, the height and width of the second support element 121 are equal to the height and width of the first support element 111, respectively.

[0122] In some of the embodiments, the longitudinal section of the second supporting element 121 is an annular rectangle.

[0123] In some of the embodiments, the second support element 121 includes but is not limited to a stainless steel bracket.

[0124] In some embodiments, the connection method between the third sliding element 122 and the second supporting element 121 includes but is not limited to welding.

[0125] The size of the third sliding element 122 matches the size of the first sliding element 112. Generally, the radial dimension of the cross section of the third sliding element 122 is equal to the radial dimension of the cross section of the first sliding element 112.

[0126] In some embodiments, the cross-section of the third sliding element 122 includes but is not limited to a rectangle or a circle.

[0127] In some embodiments, the third sliding element 122 is a third sliding rod, including but not limited to a hollow sliding rod and a solid sliding rod.

[0128] In some embodiments, the third sliding element 122 is a third sliding rod with damping.

[0129] In some embodiments, the connection method between the fourth sliding element 123 and the second supporting element 121 includes but is not limited to welding.

[0130] The size of the fourth sliding element 123 matches the size of the third sliding element 122. Generally, the axial size (eg, length) of the fourth sliding element 123 is equal to the axial size (eg, length) of the third sliding element 122.

[0131] The size of the fourth sliding element 123 matches the size of the second sliding element 113. Generally, the radial size of the cross section of the fourth sliding element 123 is equal to the radial size of the cross section of the second sliding element 113.

[0132] In some embodiments, the cross-section of the fourth sliding element 123 includes but is not limited to a rectangle or a circle.

[0133] In some embodiments, the fourth sliding element 123 is a fourth sliding rod, including but not limited to a hollow sliding rod and a solid sliding rod.

[0134] In some embodiments, the fourth sliding element 123 is a fourth sliding rod with damping.

[0135] The second rotating element 124 and the third sliding element 122 / the fourth sliding element 123 are located on the same side of the second supporting element 121 .

[0136] In some embodiments, the connection method between the second rotating element 124 and the second supporting element 121 includes but is not limited to screw connection.

[0137] In some of the embodiments, the second rotating element 124 is a second hinge support.

[0138] In some embodiments, the connection method between the second moving element 125 and the second supporting element 121 includes but is not limited to screw connection.

[0139] A plurality of second moving elements 125 are arranged at intervals along the radial direction (eg, the length direction) of the second supporting element 121 .

[0140] The number of the second moving elements 125 matches the number of the first moving elements 115. Generally, the number of the second moving elements 125 is equal to the number of the first moving elements 115, that is, the second moving elements 125 correspond to the first moving elements 115 one by one.

[0141] In some of the embodiments, the second moving element 125 includes but is not limited to a universal wheel.

[0142] Furthermore, the second support unit 120 further includes at least one third locking element, wherein the third locking element is disposed on the third sliding element 122 and is locked and connected with the first sliding unit 130 to lock the relative position of the third sliding element 122 and the first sliding unit 130 .

[0143] Generally, at least one third sliding element 122 is provided with a third locking element.

[0144] In some embodiments, there are multiple third locking elements, which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the third sliding element 122 .

[0145] In some of the embodiments, the third locking element includes but is not limited to a locking groove and a push-type locking protrusion.

[0146] Furthermore, the second supporting unit 120 further includes at least one fourth locking element, wherein the fourth locking element is disposed on the fourth sliding element 123 and is locked and connected with the second sliding unit 140 to lock the relative position of the fourth sliding element 123 and the second sliding unit 140 .

[0147] Generally, at least one fourth sliding element 123 is provided with a fourth locking element.

[0148] In some embodiments, there are multiple fourth locking elements, which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the fourth sliding element 123 .

[0149] In some of the embodiments, the fourth locking element includes but is not limited to a locking groove and a push-type locking protrusion.

[0150] like Figure 4 As shown, the first sliding unit 130 includes two fifth sliding elements 131. The two fifth sliding elements 131 are slidably connected to the first support unit 110 and the second support unit 120 respectively, and are used to cooperate with the second sliding unit 140 to adjust the width of the first support unit 110 and the second support unit 120.

[0151] Specifically, the two fifth sliding elements 131 are slidably connected to the corresponding first sliding element 112 and the corresponding third sliding element 122 respectively.

[0152] The size of the fifth sliding element 131 matches the size of the first sliding element 112 (third sliding element 122). Generally, the inner diameter / outer diameter of the cross section of the fifth sliding element 131 is equal to the outer diameter / inner diameter of the cross section of the first sliding element 112 (third sliding element 122).

[0153] In some embodiments, the cross-section of the fifth sliding element 131 includes but is not limited to a rectangular ring or a circular ring.

[0154] In some embodiments, the fifth sliding element 131 is a fifth sliding rod, including but not limited to a hollow sliding rod and a solid sliding rod.

[0155] In some embodiments, the fifth sliding element 131 is a fifth sliding rod with damping.

[0156] Furthermore, the first sliding unit 130 further includes at least one fifth locking element, wherein the fifth locking element is disposed on the fifth sliding element 131 and is locked and connected to the first supporting unit 110 , so as to lock the relative position of the fifth sliding element 131 and the first supporting unit 110 .

[0157] Specifically, the fifth locking element is lockingly connected to the first locking element.

[0158] Generally, at least one fifth sliding element 131 is provided with a fifth locking element.

[0159] In some embodiments, there are multiple fifth locking elements, which are spaced apart from each other along the axial direction of the fifth sliding element 131 .

[0160] In some of the embodiments, the fifth locking element includes but is not limited to a locking groove and a push-type locking protrusion.

[0161] Furthermore, the first sliding unit 130 further includes at least one sixth locking element, wherein the sixth locking element is disposed on the fifth sliding element 131 and is locked and connected to the second supporting unit 120 , so as to lock the relative position of the fifth sliding element 131 and the second supporting unit 120 .

[0162] Specifically, the sixth locking element is lockingly connected to the third locking element.

[0163] Generally, at least one fifth sliding element 131 is provided with a sixth locking element.

[0164] In some embodiments, there are multiple sixth locking elements, which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the fifth sliding element 131 .

[0165] In some of the embodiments, the sixth locking element includes but is not limited to a locking groove and a push-type locking protrusion.

[0166] like Figure 5As shown, the second sliding unit 140 includes two sixth sliding elements 141. The two sixth sliding elements 141 are slidably connected to the first supporting unit 110 and the second supporting unit 120 respectively, and the top of one sixth sliding element 141 is connected to the first adjusting unit 150, so as to cooperate with the first sliding unit 130 to adjust the width of the first supporting unit 110 and the second supporting unit 120.

[0167] Specifically, the two sixth sliding elements 141 are slidably connected to the corresponding second sliding element 113 and the corresponding fourth sliding element 123 respectively.

[0168] The size of the sixth sliding element 141 matches the size of the fifth sliding element 131. Generally, the axial size (eg, length) of the sixth sliding element 141 is equal to the axial size (eg, length) of the fifth sliding element 131.

[0169] The size of the sixth sliding element 141 matches the size of the second sliding element 113 (fourth sliding element 123 ). Generally, the inner diameter / outer diameter of the cross section of the sixth sliding element 141 (fourth sliding element 123 ) is equal to the outer diameter / inner diameter of the cross section of the second sliding element 113 .

[0170] In some embodiments, the cross-section of the sixth sliding element 141 includes but is not limited to a rectangular annular shape or a circular annular shape.

[0171] In some embodiments, the sixth sliding element 141 is a sixth sliding rod, including but not limited to a hollow sliding rod and a solid sliding rod.

[0172] In some embodiments, the sixth sliding element 141 is a sixth sliding rod with damping.

[0173] Furthermore, the second sliding unit 140 further includes at least one seventh locking element, wherein the seventh locking element is disposed on the sixth sliding element 141 and is locked and connected to the first supporting unit 110 , so as to lock the relative position of the sixth sliding element 141 and the first supporting unit 110 .

[0174] Specifically, the seventh locking element is lockingly connected to the second locking element.

[0175] Generally, at least one sixth sliding element 141 is provided with a seventh locking element.

[0176] In some embodiments, there are multiple seventh locking elements, which are spaced apart from each other along the axial direction of the sixth sliding element 141 .

[0177] In some of the embodiments, the seventh locking element includes but is not limited to a locking groove and a push-type locking protrusion.

[0178] Furthermore, the second sliding unit 140 further includes at least one eighth locking element, wherein the eighth locking element is disposed on the sixth sliding element 141 and is locked and connected to the second supporting unit 120 to lock the relative position of the sixth sliding element 141 and the second supporting unit 120 .

[0179] Specifically, the eighth locking element is lockingly connected to the fourth locking element.

[0180] Generally, at least one sixth sliding element 141 is provided with an eighth locking element.

[0181] In some embodiments, there are multiple eighth locking elements, which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the sixth sliding element 141 .

[0182] In some of the embodiments, the eighth locking element includes but is not limited to a locking groove and a push-type locking protrusion.

[0183] like Figure 6 As shown, the first adjustment unit 150 includes a first adjustment element 151 and a plurality of first limiting elements 152. The first adjustment element 151 is disposed on the top of the second sliding unit 140, and the top of the first adjustment element 151 is slidably connected to the bottom of the second adjustment unit 160; the plurality of first limiting elements 152 are respectively disposed on the first adjustment element 151 and are detachably connected to the locking unit 190.

[0184] Specifically, the first adjusting element 151 is disposed on the top of a sixth sliding element 141 .

[0185] The axial direction of the first adjusting element 151 is arranged to coincide with the center of the sixth sliding element 141 .

[0186] In some of the embodiments, the connection method between the first adjusting element 151 and the sixth sliding element 141 includes but is not limited to welding.

[0187] In some of the embodiments, the cross-section of the first adjustment element 151 is rectangular.

[0188] In some of the embodiments, the first adjusting element 151 is a first adjusting rod, including but not limited to a hollow adjusting rod and a solid adjusting rod.

[0189] In some of the embodiments, the first limiting element 152 is disposed through the left side and the right side of the first adjusting element 151 .

[0190] A plurality of first limiting elements 152 are distributed at intervals along the axial direction of the first adjusting element 151 .

[0191] In some embodiments, the cross section of the first limiting element 152 is circular.

[0192] In some embodiments, the first limiting element 152 is a first limiting hole.

[0193] Furthermore, the first adjustment unit 150 further includes a plurality of clamping elements 153 , wherein the plurality of clamping elements 153 are respectively disposed on the side of the corresponding first limiting element 152 , and are detachably connected to the locking unit 190 , so as to clamp the locking unit 190 .

[0194] In some of the embodiments, the connection method between the clamping element 153 and the first adjusting element 151 includes but is not limited to screw connection.

[0195] The number of the clamping elements 153 matches the number of the first limiting elements 152. Generally, the number of the clamping elements 153 is equal to the number of the first limiting elements 152, that is, the clamping elements 153 correspond to the first limiting elements 152 one by one.

[0196] In some of these embodiments, the clamping element 153 includes, but is not limited to, a spring lock.

[0197] like Figure 7 As shown, the second adjustment unit 160 includes a second adjustment element 161, a plurality of second limiting elements 162 and a third rotating element 163. The bottom end of the second adjustment element 161 is slidably connected to the top end of the first adjustment unit 150 for reciprocating motion in the vertical direction; the plurality of second limiting elements 162 are disposed on the second adjustment element 161 and are detachably connected to the locking unit 190; the third rotating element 163 is disposed at the end of the second adjustment element 161 and is rotatably connected to the third adjustment unit 170 or the fourth adjustment unit 180.

[0198] Specifically, the bottom end of the second adjusting element 161 is slidably connected to the top end of the first adjusting element 151 ; and a plurality of second limiting elements 162 correspond to the corresponding first limiting elements 152 .

[0199] The size of the second adjusting element 161 matches the size of the first adjusting element 151. Generally, the axial size of the second adjusting element 161 is larger than the axial size of the first adjusting element 151, and the outer diameter / inner diameter of the cross section of the second adjusting element 161 is equal to the inner diameter / outer diameter of the cross section of the first adjusting element 151.

[0200] In some of the embodiments, the cross section of the second adjustment element 161 is rectangular.

[0201] In some of the embodiments, the second adjusting element 161 is a second adjusting rod, including but not limited to a hollow adjusting rod and a solid adjusting rod.

[0202] In some of these embodiments, the second limiting element 162 penetrates through the left and right side surfaces of the second adjusting element 161.

[0203] A plurality of second limiting elements 162 are spaced apart along the axial direction of the second adjusting element 161.

[0204] The number of the second limiting elements 162 matches the number of the first limiting elements 152. Generally, the number of the second limiting elements 162 is not greater than the number of the first limiting elements 152.

[0205] In some of these embodiments, the cross-section of the second limiting element 162 is circular.

[0206] In some of these embodiments, the second limiting element 162 is a second limiting hole.

[0207] In some of these embodiments, the third rotating element 163 is integrally formed with the second adjusting element 161.

[0208] In some of these embodiments, the third rotating element 163 is a first rotating hole.

[0209] As Figure 8 shown, the third adjusting unit 170 includes a third adjusting element 171, a fourth rotating element 172, and a fifth rotating element 173. Among them, the third adjusting element 171 is disposed between the first supporting unit 110 and the second adjusting unit 160; the fourth rotating element 172 is disposed at the first end of the third adjusting element 171 and is rotatably connected to the first supporting unit 110; the fifth rotating element 173 is disposed at the second end of the third adjusting element 171 and is rotatably connected to the top end of the second adjusting unit 160 or the second end of the fourth adjusting unit 180.

[0210] Specifically, the fourth rotating element 172 is rotatably connected to the first rotating element 114; the fifth rotating element 173 is rotatably connected to the third rotating element 163.

[0211] In some of these embodiments, the third adjusting element 171 is a first transmission rod.

[0212] In some of these embodiments, the fourth rotating element 172 penetrates through the third adjusting element 171.

[0213] In some of these embodiments, the fourth rotating element 172 is a second rotating hole.

[0214] In some of these embodiments, the fifth rotating element 173 is integrally formed with the third adjusting element 171.

[0215] In some embodiments, the fifth rotating element 173 includes two first hinge bases and a first rotating shaft. The two first hinge bases are symmetrically arranged at the ends of the third adjusting element 171; the first rotating shaft is arranged between the two first hinge bases and is rotatably connected to the third rotating element 163 and the fourth adjusting unit 180.

[0216] In some of the embodiments, the fifth rotating element 173 is a first rotating shaft base.

[0217] In some of the embodiments, the fifth rotating element 173 is disposed through the third adjusting element 171 .

[0218] In some embodiments, the fifth rotating element 173 is a third rotating hole.

[0219] like Fig. 9 As shown, the fourth adjustment unit 180 includes a fourth adjustment element 181, a sixth rotating element 182 and a seventh rotating element 183. The fourth adjustment element 181 is disposed between the second support unit 120 and the third adjustment unit 170; the sixth rotating element 182 is disposed at the first end of the fourth adjustment element 181 and is rotatably connected to the second support unit 120; the seventh rotating element 183 is disposed at the second end of the fourth adjustment element 181 and is rotatably connected to the second end of the third adjustment unit 170 or the top end of the second adjustment unit 160.

[0220] Specifically, the fourth adjusting element 181 is disposed between the second supporting element 121 and the third adjusting element 171 ; the sixth rotating element 182 is rotationally connected to the second rotating element 124 ; and the seventh rotating element 183 is rotationally connected to the fifth rotating element 173 or the third rotating element 163 .

[0221] The size of the fourth adjusting element 181 matches the size of the third adjusting element 171. Generally, the axial size of the fourth adjusting element 181 is equal to the axial size of the third adjusting element 171.

[0222] In some of the embodiments, the fourth adjusting element 181 is a second transmission rod.

[0223] In some of the embodiments, the sixth rotating element 182 is disposed through the fourth adjusting element 181 .

[0224] In some embodiments, the sixth rotating element 182 is a fourth rotating hole.

[0225] In some of the embodiments, the seventh rotating element 183 is disposed through the fourth adjusting element 181 .

[0226] In some embodiments, the seventh rotating element 183 is a fifth rotating hole.

[0227] In some of the embodiments, the seventh rotating element 183 and the fourth adjusting element 181 are integrally formed.

[0228] In some embodiments, the seventh rotating element 183 includes two second hinge bases and a second rotating shaft. The two second hinge bases are symmetrically arranged at the ends of the fourth adjusting element 181; the second rotating shaft is arranged between the two second hinge bases and is rotatably connected to the third rotating element 163 and the third adjusting unit 170.

[0229] In some of the embodiments, the seventh rotating element 183 is a second rotating shaft base.

[0230] The locking unit 190 is detachably connected to the first limiting element 152 and the second limiting element 162 respectively.

[0231] In some embodiments, the cross section of the locking unit 190 is T-shaped. Specifically, the locking unit 190 includes a longitudinal locking element and a transverse locking element. The longitudinal locking element abuts against the side of the first adjustment element 151; the transverse locking element is disposed at the end of the longitudinal locking element and is detachably connected to the first limiting element 152 and the second limiting element 162, respectively.

[0232] In some of the embodiments, the locking unit 190 includes but is not limited to a latch and the like.

[0233] like Fig.10 As shown, the storage unit 1100 includes a plurality of first storage elements 1101 and a plurality of second storage elements 1102. The plurality of first storage elements 1101 are arranged inside the first support unit 110 for placing breeding cages; the plurality of second storage elements 1102 are arranged inside the second support unit 120 for placing breeding cages.

[0234] Specifically, a plurality of first storage elements 1101 are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction inside the first supporting element 111; a plurality of second storage elements 1102 are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction inside the second supporting element 121;

[0235] In some of the embodiments, the connection method between the first placement element 1101 and the first support element 111 includes but is not limited to snap connection and screw connection.

[0236] In some of the embodiments, the first storage element 1101 is a first transverse bracket.

[0237] In some of the embodiments, the connection method between the second placement element 1102 and the second support element 121 includes but is not limited to snap connection and screw connection.

[0238] The number of the second placement elements 1102 matches the number of the first placement elements 1101. Generally, the number of the second placement elements 1102 is equal to the number of the first placement elements 1101, that is, the second placement elements 1102 correspond to the first placement elements 1101 one by one.

[0239] In some of the embodiments, the second storage element 1102 is a second transverse bracket.

[0240] The method of using the utility model is as follows:

[0241] (I) Adjustment:

[0242] After the locking unit 190 is separated from the first limiting element 152 and the second limiting element 162, the lower part of the first supporting element 111 and the lower part of the second supporting element 121 are pulled to move closer or farther away; at the same time, the second adjusting element 161 is pulled downward or upward to make the fourth adjusting element 181 and the third adjusting element 171 move downward or upward, thereby driving the upper part of the first supporting element 111 and the upper part of the second supporting element 121 to move closer or farther away;

[0243] (ii) Fixation:

[0244] Each first limiting element 152 corresponds to a different distance between the first supporting element 111 and the second supporting element 121. After the second limiting element 162 is matched with a first limiting element 152 according to needs, the relative position between the first adjusting element 151 and the second adjusting element 161 is fixed by the locking unit 190; at the same time, the distance between the first supporting element 111 and the second supporting element 121 is fixed.

[0245] The advantage of the utility model lies in that the first sliding unit and the second sliding unit are provided to adjust the distance between the first supporting unit and the second supporting unit, and the third adjusting unit and the fourth adjusting unit are driven to retract and extend by sliding up and down the second adjusting unit, so that the width of the upper part of the first supporting unit can be quickly adjusted, thereby solving the problem that the existing breeding cage frame has a fixed size and needs to purchase multi-size equipment with high cost.

[0246] Example 2

[0247] The present embodiment relates to a breeding cage device of the utility model.

[0248] like Fig.11 As shown, a breeding cage device includes a plurality of adjustable cages 100 as described in Example 1, and the plurality of adjustable cages 100 are arranged in sequence; wherein, for two adjacent adjustable cages 100, the first support unit 110 of one adjustable cage 100 is connected to the second support unit 120 of the other adjustable cage 100.

[0249] For two adjacent adjustable cages 100 , the first support unit 110 of one adjustable cage 100 and the second support unit 120 of the other adjustable cage 100 are integrally formed.

[0250] The method of use of this embodiment is basically the same as that of Embodiment 1, and will not be described in detail here.

[0251] The utility model has the advantage that for different adjustable cages, the distance between the first support unit and the second support unit of a single adjustable cage can be adjusted according to use requirements, thereby enabling the feeding cage device to simultaneously place feeding cages of different specifications.

[0252] Example 3

[0253] This embodiment relates to a breeding cage system of the utility model.

[0254] like Fig.12 As shown, a feeding cage system includes the adjustable cage 100 as in Example 1 or the feeding cage device as in Example 2 and a plurality of feeding cages 200. The plurality of feeding cages 200 are detachably connected to the storage units 1100 of the adjustable cage 100, respectively.

[0255] Specifically, the breeding cage 200 is detachably connected to the first storage element 1101 and the second storage element 1102 .

[0256] In some of the embodiments, the breeding cage 200 includes but is not limited to an IVC breeding cage and an EVC breeding cage.

[0257] The method of using the present invention is basically the same as that of Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2, and will not be described in detail here.

[0258] The advantages of the present invention are substantially the same as those of Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2, and will not be described in detail herein.

[0259] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the implementation mode and protection scope of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, it should be aware that all solutions obtained by equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made using the description and illustrations of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An adjustable cage for a mouse breeding IVC system, characterized in that: include: a first supporting unit; a second supporting unit, the second supporting unit being symmetrically arranged with the first supporting unit; A first sliding unit, wherein the first sliding unit is slidably connected to a top end of the first supporting unit and a top end of the second supporting unit, respectively, and is used to adjust a distance between the first supporting unit and the second supporting unit; a second sliding unit, the second sliding unit being slidably connected to the bottom end of the first supporting unit and the bottom end of the second supporting unit respectively, and being used for cooperating with the first sliding unit to adjust the distance between the first supporting unit and the second supporting unit; a first adjusting unit, wherein the first adjusting unit is disposed at a top end of the second sliding unit; A second adjusting unit, wherein the bottom end of the second adjusting unit is slidably connected to the top end of the first adjusting unit and is used for reciprocating motion in a vertical direction; a third adjusting unit, wherein a first end of the third adjusting unit is rotatably connected to the middle of the first supporting unit, and a second end of the third adjusting unit is rotatably connected to the top end of the second adjusting unit, and is used to adjust the distance between the first supporting unit and the second supporting unit under the drive of the second adjusting unit; a fourth adjusting unit, wherein the second end of the fourth adjusting unit is rotatably connected to the middle of the second supporting unit, and the first end of the fourth adjusting unit is rotatably connected to the second end of the third adjusting unit or the top end of the second adjusting unit, and is used to cooperate with the third adjusting unit to adjust the distance between the first supporting unit and the second supporting unit; a locking unit, wherein the locking unit is detachably connected to the first adjusting unit and the second adjusting unit respectively, and is used to lock the relative position of the first adjusting unit and the second adjusting unit; A storage unit is arranged inside the first supporting unit and inside the second supporting unit and is used for placing a feeding cage.

2. The adjustable cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first supporting unit comprises: A first supporting element, wherein the first supporting element is symmetrically arranged with the second supporting unit, and the storage unit is arranged inside the first supporting element; Two first sliding elements, which are respectively disposed at the top of the first supporting element and are respectively slidably connected to the first sliding unit; Two second sliding elements, the two second sliding elements are respectively arranged at the bottom ends of the first supporting element and are respectively slidably connected to the second sliding unit; a first rotating element, which is disposed at a middle portion of the first supporting element and is rotatably connected to the third adjusting unit; a plurality of first moving elements, each of which is disposed at the bottom of the first supporting element for movement; and / or The second supporting unit comprises: a second supporting element, the second supporting element being symmetrically arranged with the first supporting unit, and the storage unit being arranged inside the second supporting element; Two third sliding elements, the two third sliding elements are respectively arranged at the top end of the second supporting element and are respectively slidably connected to the first sliding unit; Two fourth sliding elements, which are respectively disposed at the bottom ends of the second supporting element and are respectively slidably connected to the second sliding unit; a second rotating element, the second rotating element being disposed at a middle portion of the second supporting element and being rotatably connected to the fourth adjusting unit; A plurality of second moving elements are respectively arranged at the bottom of the second supporting element for movement.

3. The adjustable cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first sliding unit comprises: two fifth sliding elements, the two fifth sliding elements are respectively slidably connected to the first supporting unit and the second supporting unit, and are used to cooperate with the second sliding unit to adjust the distance between the first supporting unit and the second supporting unit; and / or The second sliding unit comprises: Two sixth sliding elements, the two sixth sliding elements are respectively slidably connected to the first supporting unit and the second supporting unit, and the top of one of the sixth sliding elements is connected to the first adjusting unit, for cooperating with the first sliding unit to adjust the distance between the first supporting unit and the second supporting unit.

4. The adjustable cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first adjustment unit comprises: A first adjusting element, wherein the first adjusting element is disposed on the top of the second sliding unit, and a top end of the first adjusting element is slidably connected to a bottom end of the second adjusting unit; a plurality of first limiting elements, wherein the plurality of first limiting elements are respectively arranged on the first adjusting element and are detachably connected to the locking unit; and / or The second adjusting unit comprises: A second adjusting element, the bottom end of which is slidably connected to the top end of the first adjusting unit and is used for reciprocating motion in a vertical direction; a plurality of second limiting elements, which are arranged on the second adjusting element and are detachably connected to the locking unit; A third rotating element is disposed at an end of the second adjusting element and is rotationally connected to the third adjusting unit or the fourth adjusting unit.

5. The adjustable cage according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first adjustment unit also includes: A plurality of clamping elements are respectively arranged on the side of the corresponding first limiting element and are detachably connected to the locking unit for clamping the locking unit.

6. The adjustable cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third adjustment unit comprises: a third adjusting element, the third adjusting element being disposed between the first supporting unit and the second adjusting unit; a fourth rotating element, the fourth rotating element being disposed at the first end of the third adjusting element and being rotatably connected to the first supporting unit; a fifth rotating element, the fifth rotating element being disposed at the second end of the third adjusting element and being rotatably connected to the top end of the second adjusting unit or the second end of the fourth adjusting unit; and / or The fourth adjustment unit comprises: a fourth adjusting element, the fourth adjusting element being disposed between the second supporting unit and the third adjusting unit; a sixth rotating element, the sixth rotating element being disposed at the first end of the fourth adjusting element and being rotatably connected to the second supporting unit; A seventh rotating element is disposed at the second end of the fourth adjusting element and is rotatably connected to the second end of the third adjusting unit or the top end of the second adjusting unit.

7. The adjustable cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage unit comprises: A plurality of first placement elements, wherein the plurality of first placement elements are arranged inside the first supporting unit; A plurality of second placement elements are arranged inside the second supporting unit.

8. A feeding cage device, characterized in that: include: Several adjustable cages as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the several adjustable cages are arranged in sequence; Wherein, for two adjacent adjustable cages, the first supporting unit of one adjustable cage is connected to the second supporting unit of the other adjustable cage.

9. The breeding cage device according to claim 8, characterized in that: For two adjacent adjustable cages, the first support unit of one adjustable cage is integrally formed with the second support unit of the other adjustable cage.

10. A breeding cage system, characterized in that: include: The adjustable cage as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7 or the breeding cage device as claimed in any one of claims 8 to 9; A plurality of feeding cages are respectively detachably connected to the storage units of the adjustable cage frame.

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