Mouse head fixing device

By designing a mouse head fixing device including a adjustment mechanism and a clamping mechanism, the problems of unstable fixation and difficulty in regulation in the prior art are solved, and rapid and accurate fixation and height adjustment of mice of different body types are achieved, and the mood of mice is protected.

CN222968689UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-13CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY ARMY SPECIAL MEDICAL CENTER
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Application Number
CN202421378685.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-17
Publication Date
2025-06-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-17

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Technical Problem

When clamping mice, the existing mouse head fixation device has a small contact point, making it difficult to quickly and accurately adjust the mouse position, and it is inconvenient to adjust the height after clamping.

Method used

A mouse head fixing device is designed, including a device body, an adjustment mechanism and a clamping mechanism. The adjustment mechanism includes an up-down adjustment assembly and a drive assembly, and the height adjustment and clamping of the mouse head is achieved through a linear module and a drive assembly. The clamping mechanism uses a combination of bumps, connecting rods and slide rods to clamp the mouse's head from both sides, avoiding the eyes, and protecting the mouse's emotions.

Benefits of technology

Fixing and clamping of mice of different body types can be achieved, the position of the mice can be adjusted quickly and accurately, and the height after clamping is adjustable, avoiding clamping of mice and protecting the mood of mice.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a mouse head fixing device, which belongs to the technical field of mouse head fixing devices and comprises a device body, an adjusting mechanism is mounted on the device body, and a clamping mechanism is mounted on the adjusting mechanism. The adjusting mechanism comprises an up-down adjusting assembly and a driving assembly, the up-down adjusting assembly is connected with the driving assembly, the up-down adjusting assembly is connected with the equipment body, and the driving assembly is connected with the clamping mechanism. By means of the mode, a mouse is fixed to the device body, the height of the up-down adjusting assembly is adjusted according to the body type of the mouse, the driving assembly drives the clamping mechanism to clamp the head of the mouse, the function of clamping mice of different body types can be achieved, and the mood of the mouse is taken care when the device clamps the mouse; the mood restlessness of the mouse caused by clamping injury of the mouse is prevented.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of mouse head fixing devices, and particularly relates to a mouse head fixing device. Background Art

[0002] Experimental mice are currently the most widely used experimental animals and play a very important role in exploring the basic functions of genes, the pathogenesis of diseases, and the pre-clinical screening of drugs. The reason is that the genes of mice and humans have a very high similarity. Compared with experimental animals such as monkeys and pigs, due to the small size of mice, they are convenient to raise and manage, easy to control, grow and reproduce quickly. Therefore, a large number of closed colonies and inbred lines have been obtained, making them the experimental animals with the largest usage, the widest application, the most varieties, and the most clearly studied at present. However, before conducting experiments such as brain trauma experiments or brain virus injections on mice, it is necessary to first fix the heads of the mice.

[0003] For example, Chinese Patent CN213941053U discloses a mouse head fixing device, which includes a base. Two ear fixing mechanisms for fixing the ears of the mouse and a mouth fixing mechanism for fixing the bridge of the nose of the mouse are successively arranged on the base. The mouth fixing mechanism includes a U-shaped bracket, a vertical adjustment component, a horizontal adjustment component, and a nose pressing component. The vertical adjustment component is arranged on the U-shaped bracket, the horizontal adjustment component is arranged on the vertical adjustment component, and the distal end of the horizontal adjustment component is provided with the nose pressing component, and the nose pressing component is used for clamping and fixing the bridge of the mouse's nose to fix the mouse's mouth.

[0004] However, its technology has the following problems. During the process of clamping the mouse, the contact points of the traditional fixing method are small. It is difficult for the experimenter to quickly and accurately adjust the position of the mouse according to the proficiency of the operation technique. Usually, it is difficult to clamp the mouse in the center position of the platform, and it is inconvenient to adjust the height after clamping.

[0005] Based on this, the utility model designs a mouse head fixing device to solve the above problems. Content of the Utility Model

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned drawbacks of the prior art, the utility model provides a mouse head fixing device.

[0007] To achieve the above object, the utility model is realized through the following technical solutions:

[0008] A mouse head fixing device includes a device main body, an adjustment mechanism is installed on the device main body, and a clamping mechanism is installed on the adjustment mechanism.

[0009] The adjustment mechanism includes an up-and-down adjustment component and a driving component. The up-and-down adjustment component is connected to the driving component, the up-and-down adjustment component is connected to the device main body, and the driving component is connected to the clamping mechanism.

[0010] Further, the device body includes a bottom plate, straps and Velcro. There are two straps which are respectively fixedly installed on the front and rear sides of the bottom plate, and the Velcro is fixedly installed on the straps.

[0011] Further, the Velcro includes a male Velcro and a female Velcro. The male Velcro is fixedly installed at the lower end of the rear strap, and the female Velcro is fixedly installed at the upper end of the front strap.

[0012] Further, the Velcro includes a male Velcro and a female Velcro. The male Velcro is fixedly installed at the lower end of the rear strap, and the female Velcro is fixedly installed at the upper end of the front strap.

[0013] Further, the bottom plate is fixedly connected to the lower end of the up and down adjustment component.

[0014] Further, the up and down adjustment component is a linear module, and the output end of the linear module is connected to the drive component.

[0015] Further, the drive component includes a mounting block, a notch, a through slot, a one-way ratchet, a moving block, a sliding tooth, a spring, a slider and a return spring. The mounting block is fixedly installed on the output end of the linear module. The through slot is opened inside the mounting block. The notch is opened at the upper end of the mounting block and communicates with the through slot. A plurality of one-way ratchets are equally spaced and are all fixedly installed on the moving block. The moving block is slidably connected to the notch. The spring is fixedly installed between the side wall of the notch and the moving block. The one-way ratchet is in one-way meshing connection with the sliding tooth. The sliding tooth is fixedly installed on the slider. The slider is slidably connected to the through slot. A plurality of return springs are equally spaced. One end of the return spring is fixedly connected to the left side of the mounting block, and the other end of the return spring is connected to the clamping mechanism. The mounting block, the through slot and the slider are all connected to the clamping mechanism.

[0016] Further, there are two sets of the one-way ratchet, the moving block, the sliding tooth and the return spring, and they are respectively located on the front and rear sides of the slider.

[0017] Further, the clamping mechanism includes a convex block, a first connecting rod, a sliding rod, a fixed block, a second connecting rod and a soft pad. The convex block is fixedly installed on the front side of the mounting block. The right end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the convex block. The middle part of the first connecting rod is hinged to the second connecting rod. The soft pad is fixedly installed at the left end of the first connecting rod. The side wall of the sliding rod is slidably connected to the through slot. The left end of the sliding rod is fixedly connected to the fixed block. The right end of the sliding rod is fixedly connected to the slider. The front end of the fixed block is rotatably connected to the second connecting rod. The right side of the fixed block is fixedly connected to the return spring.

[0018] Further, the connection point between the middle part of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod is bent outward.

[0019] Furthermore, the protrusion, the first connecting rod, the second connecting rod and the cushion are each provided in two groups and are respectively located at the front and rear sides of the mounting block.

[0020] The utility model has the following technical effects:

[0021] When the utility model is in use, the mouse is fixed on the device body, the up and down adjustment components adjust the height according to the size of the mouse, and the driving component drives the clamping mechanism to clamp the mouse head, thereby realizing the function of clamping mice of different sizes. In addition, when clamping the mouse, the device can clamp the mouse from both sides of the head and avoid the mouse's eyes, taking into account the mouse's emotions and preventing the mouse from being clamped and causing the mouse to become irritable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] 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 of the utility model, and for ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 A three-dimensional mouse head fixing device according to the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 2 It is a front view of a mouse head fixing device of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 A three-dimensional mouse head fixing device according to the utility model Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 4 A three-dimensional mouse head fixing device according to the utility model Figure 3 ;

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0028] The numbers in the figure represent:

[0029] 1. Equipment body; 11. Bottom plate; 12. Strap; 13. Velcro; 2. Adjustment mechanism; 21. Up and down adjustment assembly; 22. Drive assembly; 221. Mounting block; 222. Notch; 223. Through slot; 224. One-way ratchet; 225. Moving block; 226. Sliding tooth; 227. Spring; 228. Sliding block; 229. Reset spring; 3. Clamping mechanism; 31. Bump; 32. First connecting rod; 33. Sliding rod; 34. Fixed block; 35. Second connecting rod; 36. Cushion. Detailed implementation manners

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] The present utility model will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.

[0032] The "left", "right", "front", "rear", "upper" and "lower" mentioned in the following description are oriented in the perspective direction of the front view.

[0033] Embodiment 1

[0034] Please refer to the accompanying specification Figures 1-5 , a mouse head fixing device, comprising a device main body 1, an adjusting mechanism 2 is installed on the device main body 1, and a clamping mechanism 3 is installed on the adjusting mechanism 2;

[0035] The adjusting mechanism 2 includes an up-and-down adjusting component 21 and a driving component 22. The up-and-down adjusting component 21 is connected to the driving component 22, the up-and-down adjusting component 21 is connected to the device main body 1, and the driving component 22 is connected to the clamping mechanism 3.

[0036] When the present utility model is in use, a mouse is fixed on the device main body 1, the up-and-down adjusting component 21 adjusts the height according to the body type of the mouse, and the driving component 22 drives the clamping mechanism 3 to clamp the mouse's head, realizing the function of clamping mice of different body types, and the device takes care of the mouse's mood when clamping the mouse, preventing the mouse from being clamped and injured and causing the mouse to be irritable.

[0037] Embodiment 2

[0038] As Figures 1-5 shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, the device main body 1 includes a bottom plate 11, a strap 12 and a magic tape 13. Two straps 12 are provided and are respectively fixedly installed on the front and rear sides of the bottom plate 11, and the magic tape 13 is fixedly installed on the strap 12.

[0039] The magic tape 13 includes a male magic tape and a female magic tape. The male magic tape is fixedly installed at the lower end of the rear strap 12, and the female magic tape is fixedly installed at the upper end of the front strap 12.

[0040] The bottom plate 11 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the up-and-down adjusting component 21.

[0041] The up-and-down adjustment component 21 is a linear module, and the output end of the linear module is connected to the driving component 22.

[0042] The driving component 22 includes a mounting block 221, a notch 222, a through groove 223, a one-way ratchet 224, a moving block 225, a sliding tooth 226, a spring 227, a slider 228 and a return spring 229. The mounting block 221 is fixedly installed on the output end of the linear module. The through groove 223 is opened inside the mounting block 221. The notch 222 is opened at the upper end of the mounting block 221 and communicates with the through groove 223. A plurality of one-way ratchets 224 are arranged at equal intervals and are all fixedly installed on the moving block 225. The moving block 225 is slidably connected to the notch 222. The spring 227 is fixedly installed between the side wall of the notch 222 and the moving block 225. The function of the spring 227 is to make the moving block 225 more stable. The one-way ratchet 224 is in one-way meshing connection with the sliding tooth 226. The sliding tooth 226 is fixedly installed on the slider 228. The slider 228 is slidably connected to the through groove 223. A plurality of return springs 229 are arranged at equal intervals. One end of the return spring 229 is fixedly connected to the left side of the mounting block 221, and the other end of the return spring 229 is connected to the clamping mechanism 3. The mounting block 221, the through groove 223 and the slider 228 are all connected to the clamping mechanism 3.

[0043] There are two sets of the one-way ratchet 224, the moving block 225, the sliding tooth 226 and the return spring 229, and they are respectively located on the front and rear sides of the slider 228.

[0044] When the present utility model is in use, a mouse is placed on the bottom plate 11, and the strap 12 is fixed to the body part of the mouse through the magic tape 13. The linear module adjusts the mounting block 221 to a suitable height according to the height of the mouse. By moving the slider 228, the one-way ratchet 224 and the sliding tooth 226 slide in one direction to adjust the clamping position of the clamping mechanism 3. The slider 228 moves to a suitable position and stops. The one-way ratchet 224 and the sliding tooth 226 are self-locked to control the clamping mechanism 3 to clamp the mouse's head, realizing clamping the mouse's head from both sides. If it is necessary to release the mouse's head, the two moving blocks 225 are moved towards the front and rear sides. The one-way ratchet 224 and the sliding tooth 226 are separated, and the sliding tooth 226 loses self-locking. Thus, the slider 228 is reset under the action of the return spring 229, and the clamping mechanism 3 releases the mouse's head. Then, the moving block 225 is reset under the action of the spring 227, and the one-way ratchet 224 and the sliding tooth 226 are meshed.

[0045] Embodiment 3

[0046] As Figures 1-5As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, the clamping mechanism 3 includes a convex block 31, a first connecting rod 32, a sliding rod 33, a fixed block 34, a second connecting rod 35 and a soft pad 36. The convex block 31 is fixedly installed on the front side of the mounting block 221. The right end of the first connecting rod 32 is rotatably connected to the convex block 31. The middle part of the first connecting rod 32 is hinged to the second connecting rod 35. The soft pad 36 is fixedly installed at the left end of the first connecting rod 32. The side wall of the sliding rod 33 is slidably connected to the through groove 223. The left end of the sliding rod 33 is fixedly connected to the fixed block 34. The right end of the sliding rod 33 is fixedly connected to the slider 228. The front end of the fixed block 34 is rotatably connected to the second connecting rod 35. The right side of the fixed block 34 is fixedly connected to the return spring 229.

[0047] The connection point between the middle part of the first connecting rod 32 and the second connecting rod 35 is bent outward to leave enough space to avoid the eyes of the mouse.

[0048] There are two sets of the convex block 31, the first connecting rod 32, the second connecting rod 35 and the soft pad 36, which are respectively located on the front and rear sides of the mounting block 221.

[0049] The rightward movement of the slider 228 drives the sliding rod 33 to move rightward. The sliding rod 33 drives the fixed block 34 to move to the right side. The fixed block 34 drives the two second connecting rods 35 to move rightward. The two second connecting rods 35 thus drive the two first connecting rods 32 to move towards each other. The two first connecting rods 32 thus drive the two soft pads 36 to clamp the head of the mouse, and the soft pads 36 are used to avoid injuring the mouse and causing it to be manic and interfere with the experiment.

[0050] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present utility model, rather than to limit it; although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements will not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A mouse head fixing device, comprising a device body (1), characterized in that: The device body (1) is provided with an adjusting mechanism (2), and the adjusting mechanism (2) is provided with a clamping mechanism (3); The adjusting mechanism (2) comprises an up-down adjusting component (21) and a driving component (22); the up-down adjusting component (21) is connected to the driving component (22); the up-down adjusting component (21) is connected to the equipment body (1); and the driving component (22) is connected to the clamping mechanism (3).

2. The mouse head fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device body (1) comprises a base plate (11), a strap (12) and a Velcro (13); the strap (12) is provided with two straps and is respectively fixedly mounted on the front and rear sides of the base plate (11); and the Velcro (13) is fixedly mounted on the strap (12).

3. The mouse head fixing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The Velcro (13) comprises a Velcro sub-strap and a Velcro mother-strap, the Velcro sub-strap is fixedly installed at the lower end of the rear side binding strap (12), and the Velcro mother-strap is fixedly installed at the upper end of the front side binding strap (12).

4. The mouse head fixing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom plate (11) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the up and down adjustment assembly (21).

5. The mouse head fixing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The up and down adjustment component (21) is a linear module, and the output end of the linear module is connected to the driving component (22).

6. The mouse head fixing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driving assembly (22) comprises a mounting block (221), a notch (222), a through slot (223), a one-way ratchet (224), a moving block (225), a sliding tooth (226), a spring (227), a slider (228) and a reset spring (229); the mounting block (221) is fixedly mounted on the output end of the linear module; the through slot (223) is arranged inside the mounting block (221); the notch (222) is arranged at the upper end of the mounting block (221) and is communicated with the through slot (223); a plurality of one-way ratchets (224) are arranged at equal intervals and are fixedly mounted on the moving block (225); the moving block (225) and the notch (222) are connected to each other. The spring (227) is fixedly installed between the side wall of the notch (222) and the moving block (225), the one-way ratchet (224) is one-way meshedly connected with the sliding tooth (226), the sliding tooth (226) is fixedly installed on the slider (228), the slider (228) is slidably connected with the through slot (223), a plurality of reset springs (229) are arranged at equal intervals, one end of the reset spring (229) is fixedly connected to the left side of the mounting block (221), the other end of the reset spring (229) is connected to the clamping mechanism (3), and the mounting block (221), the through slot (223), and the slider (228) are all connected to the clamping mechanism (3).

7. The mouse head fixing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The one-way ratchet (224), the moving block (225), the sliding teeth (226), and the return spring (229) are each provided in two groups and are respectively located at the front and rear sides of the slider (228).

8. The mouse head fixing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (3) comprises a protrusion (31), a first connecting rod (32), a sliding rod (33), a fixed block (34), a second connecting rod (35) and a soft pad (36); the protrusion (31) is fixedly mounted on the front side of the mounting block (221); the right end of the first connecting rod (32) is rotatably connected to the protrusion (31); the middle part of the first connecting rod (32) is hinged to the second connecting rod (35); the soft pad (36) is fixedly mounted on the left end of the first connecting rod (32); the side wall of the sliding rod (33) is slidably connected to the through groove (223); the left end of the sliding rod (33) is fixedly connected to the fixed block (34); the right end of the sliding rod (33) is fixedly connected to the sliding block (228); the front end of the fixed block (34) is rotatably connected to the second connecting rod (35); and the right side of the fixed block (34) is fixedly connected to the return spring (229).

9. The mouse head fixing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The middle portion of the first connecting rod (32) is bent outward at the connection point with the second connecting rod (35).

10. The mouse head fixing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The protrusion (31), the first connecting rod (32), the second connecting rod (35), and the soft pad (36) are each provided in two groups and are respectively located on the front and rear sides of the mounting block (221).

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  • Mouse head fixing device

    CN213941053U