Movable metabolism cage for ruminants

Abstract

The utility model discloses a movable metabolism cage for ruminants, and belongs to the technical field of animal metabolism cages. The movable metabolism cage for the ruminants comprises a metabolism cage body, the metabolism cage body is provided with an inner cavity, a through opening is formed in the bottom of the inner cavity, an inserting end extending downwards is formed at the through opening, and a collecting module is detachably arranged at the inserting end; the collecting module comprises a filtering part used for being matched with the inserting end, a collecting part is detachably arranged at the bottom of the filtering part, a through cavity communicated with the inner cavity is formed in the filtering part, a plurality of partition plates arranged at intervals are arranged in the through cavity, a discharging channel for discharging the metabolite is formed between every two adjacent partition plates, and the collecting part is used for collecting the discharged metabolite. According to the metabolism cage, through the detachable modular arrangement, it is not needed to stretch into the metabolism cage through the cage opening to clean a partition plate and a discharge channel at the filter part, the filter part can be integrally detached to be independently cleaned, the cleaning process of the metabolism cage is simplified, and the cleaning efficiency and the cleaning effect are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of animal metabolic cages, and specifically, to a movable metabolic cage for ruminants. Background Art

[0002] Ruminants are a suborder in Artiodactyla. Ruminating means that after a period of feeding, the semi-digested food in the stomach is returned to the mouth for chewing again. Ruminants are animals with this digestive method. Usually, they are some herbivores because plant fibers are relatively difficult to digest.

[0003] Currently, when the existing movable metabolic cages for ruminants are in use, a device for collecting metabolites is usually arranged at the bottom of the metabolic cage main body to collect metabolites. The metabolic cage main body is usually integrally arranged, and users need to regularly clean the inside of the metabolic cage main body, which is rather inconvenient. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The utility model provides a movable metabolic cage for ruminants, which can overcome certain or some defects of the prior art.

[0005] According to a movable metabolic cage for ruminants of the utility model, it includes a metabolic cage main body. The metabolic cage main body has an inner cavity. A through opening is formed at the bottom of the inner cavity. A plug-in end extending downward is formed at the through opening. A collection module is detachably arranged at the plug-in end.

[0006] The collection module includes a filter element for cooperating with the plug-in end. A collection piece is detachably arranged at the bottom of the filter element. A through cavity communicating with the inner cavity is formed in the filter element. A plurality of partition plates arranged at intervals are provided at the through cavity. An excretion channel for discharging metabolites is formed between adjacent partition plates. The collection piece is used for collecting the discharged metabolites.

[0007] Preferably, an insertion opening for inserting the filter element is formed on the side wall of the plug-in end. An abutting portion is formed on the inner wall of the plug-in end corresponding to the insertion opening. A first magnetic block is arranged at the abutting portion. A second magnetic block for adsorbing with the first magnetic block is arranged on the side of the filter element corresponding to the abutting portion.

[0008] Through the above structure, the filter element can be easily inserted and fixed on the plug-in end. Due to the mutual adsorption of the first magnetic block and the second magnetic block, the filter element is not easy to fall off or loosen during use, and the installation and disassembly are simple and fast.

[0009] Preferably, a plug-in portion is formed on the outer wall of the plug-in end. An installation groove for inserting the plug-in portion is formed on the top wall of the filter element.

[0010] Through the above structure, due to the guiding effect of the insertion opening and the installation groove, the filter element can be inserted into the plug-in end more easily and accurately.

[0011] Preferably, the inner walls of the through cavity are all inclined towards the baffle side.

[0012] With the above structure, it helps to guide the metabolites to flow smoothly along the inclined surface towards the excretion channels between the baffles. At the same time, when it is necessary to clean the through cavity, the residual metabolites or impurities are more easily flushed or removed, reducing the difficulty of the cleaning work and improving the cleaning effect.

[0013] Preferably, the side walls of the baffle are all inclined with the top wall outwards.

[0014] With the above structure, it helps to guide the excreta to flow more smoothly towards the excretion channels, and also reduces the accumulation and retention of excreta on the baffle, reducing the risk of blockage, thereby improving the excretion efficiency of excreta.

[0015] Preferably, a plug-in slot for inserting the collection member is formed at the bottom of the filter member, and a third magnetic block is provided on the inner wall of the through cavity corresponding to the plug-in slot, and a fourth magnetic block adsorbed to the third magnetic block is provided on the side of the collection member corresponding to the through cavity.

[0016] With the above structure, the collection member can be quickly inserted into the bottom of the filter member, and the collection member is limited by the mutual adsorption of the third magnetic block and the fourth magnetic block, enabling quick installation and disassembly.

[0017] Preferably, the collection member has a collection cavity with an upward opening, and the collection cavity corresponds to the through cavity.

[0018] With the above structure, the excreta can directly fall into the collection cavity, ensuring the efficient collection of metabolites.

[0019] Preferably, a first handle is provided on the side wall of the filter member, and the edge of the first handle does not exceed the edge of the metabolic cage main body.

[0020] With the above structure, it is convenient for the operator to take out or install the filter member. By setting that the edge of the first handle does not exceed the edge of the metabolic cage main body, the risk of collision with the first handle is reduced.

[0021] Preferably, a second handle is provided on the side of the collection member corresponding to the handle, and the edge of the second handle does not exceed the edge of the metabolic cage main body.

[0022] With the above structure, it is convenient for the operator to take out or install the collection member. By setting that the edge of the second handle does not exceed the edge of the metabolic cage main body, the risk of collision with the second handle is reduced.

[0023] Preferably, a cage opening is formed on one side of the metabolic cage main body, and a cage door is rotatably provided at the cage opening.

[0024] With the above structure, it is convenient for animals to enter and exit and for feeding.

[0025] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0026] Compared with the prior art, through the detachable modular setting, there is no need to reach into the interior of the metabolic cage through the cage opening to clean the partition board and the excretion channel at the filter element. The filter element can be disassembled as a whole for separate cleaning, which simplifies the cleaning process of the metabolic cage and improves the cleaning efficiency and cleaning effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a movable metabolic cage for ruminants.

[0028] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall exploded structure of a movable metabolic cage for ruminants.

[0029] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the plug-in end structure of a movable metabolic cage for ruminants.

[0030] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the filter element structure of a movable metabolic cage for ruminants. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0031] To further understand the content of the present utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail in combination with the embodiments. It should be understood that the embodiments are only for explaining the present utility model and not for limiting it.

[0032] Embodiment 1

[0033] Please refer to Figures 1-4 , this embodiment provides a movable metabolic cage for ruminants, which includes a metabolic cage main body 100. The metabolic cage main body 100 has an inner cavity. A through opening is formed at the bottom of the inner cavity, and a plug-in end 310 extending downward is formed at the through opening. A collection module 110 is detachably provided at the plug-in end 310;

[0034] The collection module 110 includes a filter element 210 for cooperating with the plug-in end 310. A collection member 220 is detachably provided at the bottom of the filter element 210. A through cavity 410 communicating with the inner cavity is formed in the filter element 210. A plurality of partition boards 420 arranged at intervals are provided in the through cavity 410. An excretion channel for discharging metabolites is formed between adjacent partition boards 420. The collection member 220 is used for collecting the discharged metabolites.

[0035] When the movable metabolic cage for ruminants of the present disclosure is in use, the main body 100 of the metabolic cage and the collection module 110 are installed. Then, the ruminant is placed inside the main body 100 of the metabolic cage. Part of the metabolites produced by the ruminant can fall into the collection member 220 through the excretion channel for collection. When the metabolic cage needs to be cleaned, the filter member 210 can be pulled out for cleaning. Compared with the prior art, through the detachable modular setting, there is no need to reach into the metabolic cage through the cage opening to clean the partition plate 420 and the excretion channel at the filter member 210. The filter member 210 can be disassembled as a whole for separate cleaning, which simplifies the cleaning process of the metabolic cage and improves the cleaning efficiency and cleaning effect.

[0036] Among them, the setting of the filter member 210 not only serves as a platform for the animal to move but also serves the function of excretion. During cleaning, directly cleaning the filter member 210 can improve the cleaning effect and efficiency.

[0037] In this embodiment, an insertion opening 320 for inserting the filter member 210 is formed on the side wall of the insertion end 310. An abutting portion 330 is formed on the inner wall of the insertion end 310 corresponding to the insertion opening 320. A first magnetic block is provided at the abutting portion 330, and a second magnetic block that adsorbs to the first magnetic block is provided on the side of the filter member 210 corresponding to the abutting portion 330.

[0038] Through the above structure, the filter member 210 can be easily inserted and fixed on the insertion end 310. The mutual adsorption of the first magnetic block and the second magnetic block makes the filter member 210 not easy to fall off or loosen during use, and the installation and disassembly are simple and fast.

[0039] In this embodiment, a plugging portion 340 is formed on the outer wall of the insertion end 310, and an installation groove 430 for inserting the plugging portion 340 is formed on the top wall of the filter member 210.

[0040] Through the above structure, due to the guiding effect of the insertion opening 320 and the installation groove 340, the filter member 210 can be inserted into the insertion end 310 more easily and accurately.

[0041] In this embodiment, the inner walls of the through cavity 410 are all inclined towards the partition plate 420.

[0042] Through the above structure, it helps to guide the metabolites to flow smoothly along the inclined surface to the excretion channel between the partition plates 420. At the same time, when the through cavity 410 needs to be cleaned, the remaining metabolites or impurities are more easily washed or removed, reducing the difficulty of the cleaning work and improving the cleaning effect.

[0043] In this embodiment, the side walls of the partition plate 420 are all inclined with the top wall outward.

[0044] With the above structure, it helps to guide the excrement to flow more smoothly towards the excretion channel, reduces the accumulation and retention of excrement on the partition plate 420, lowers the risk of blockage, and thus improves the excretion efficiency of excrement.

[0045] In this embodiment, a socket groove 440 for inserting the collecting member 220 is formed at the bottom of the filtering member 210. A third magnetic block is provided on the inner wall of the through cavity 410 corresponding to the socket groove 440, and a fourth magnetic block that adsorbs to the third magnetic block is provided on the side of the collecting member 220 corresponding to the through cavity 410.

[0046] With the above structure, the collecting member 220 can be quickly inserted into the bottom of the filtering member 210, and the collecting member 220 is limited by the mutual adsorption of the third magnetic block and the fourth magnetic block, enabling quick installation and disassembly.

[0047] In this embodiment, the collecting member 220 has a collecting cavity 230 with an upward opening, and the collecting cavity 230 corresponds to the through cavity 410.

[0048] With the above structure, the excrement can directly fall into the collecting cavity 230, ensuring the efficient collection of metabolites.

[0049] In this embodiment, a first handle is provided on the side wall of the filtering member 210, and the edge of the first handle does not exceed the edge of the metabolism cage main body 100.

[0050] With the above structure, it is convenient for the operator to take out or install the filtering member 210. By setting that the edge of the first handle does not exceed the edge of the metabolism cage main body 100, the risk of collision with the first handle is reduced.

[0051] In this embodiment, a second handle is provided on the side of the collecting member 220 corresponding to the handle, and the edge of the second handle does not exceed the edge of the metabolism cage main body 100.

[0052] With the above structure, it is convenient for the operator to take out or install the collecting member 220. By setting that the edge of the second handle does not exceed the edge of the metabolism cage main body 100, the risk of collision with the second handle is reduced.

[0053] In this embodiment, a cage opening is formed on one side of the metabolism cage main body 100, and a cage door is rotatably provided at the cage opening.

[0054] With the above structure, it is convenient for animals to enter and exit and for feeding.

[0055] It is easy to understand that those skilled in the art can combine, split, and reorganize the embodiments of the present application based on one or several embodiments provided by the present application to obtain other embodiments, and these embodiments do not exceed the protection scope of the present application.

[0056] The above has schematically described the present utility model and its implementation manners. Such description is not restrictive, and what is shown in the embodiments is only part of the implementation manners of the present utility model. The actual structure is not limited thereto. Therefore, if those of ordinary skill in the art are inspired thereby and design, without creative efforts, structural manners and embodiments similar to the technical solution without departing from the gist of the creation of the present utility model, they shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. Mobile metabolic cage for ruminants, characterized in that, It includes a metabolic cage main body (100). The metabolic cage main body (100) has an inner cavity. A through opening is formed at the bottom of the inner cavity, and a plug-in end (310) extending downward is formed at the through opening. A collection module (110) is detachably provided at the plug-in end (310). The collection module (110) includes a filter element (210) for cooperating with the plug-in end (310). A collection element (220) is detachably provided at the bottom of the filter element (210). A through cavity (410) communicating with the inner cavity is formed in the filter element (210). A plurality of partition plates (420) are provided at intervals in the through cavity (410). An excretion channel for discharging metabolites is formed between adjacent partition plates (420). The collection element (220) is used for collecting the discharged metabolites.

2. The movable metabolic cage for ruminants according to claim 1, characterized in that: An insertion opening (320) for inserting the filter element (210) is formed on the side wall of the plug-in end (310). An abutting portion (330) is formed on the inner wall of the plug-in end (310) corresponding to the insertion opening (320). A first magnetic block is provided at the abutting portion (330). A second magnetic block adsorbed to the first magnetic block is provided on the side of the filter element (210) corresponding to the abutting portion (330).

3. The movable metabolic cage for ruminants according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plug-in portion (340) is formed on the outer wall of the plug-in end (310). An installation groove (430) for inserting the plug-in portion (340) is formed on the top wall of the filter element (210).

4. The movable metabolic cage for ruminants according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner walls of the through cavity (410) are all inclined toward the side of the partition plate (420).

5. The mobile metabolic cage for ruminants according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side walls of the partition plate (420) are all inclined outward at the top wall.

6. The movable metabolic cage for ruminants according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plug-in groove (440) for inserting the collection element (220) is formed at the bottom of the filter element (210). A third magnetic block is provided on the inner wall of the through cavity (410) corresponding to the plug-in groove (440). A fourth magnetic block adsorbed to the third magnetic block is provided on the side of the collection element (220) corresponding to the through cavity (410).

7. The movable metabolic cage for ruminants according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collection element (220) has a collection cavity (230) with an upward opening, and the collection cavity (230) corresponds to the through cavity (410).

8. The movable metabolic cage for ruminants according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first handle is provided on the side wall of the filter element (210), and the edge of the first handle does not exceed the edge of the metabolic cage main body (100).

9. The movable metabolic cage for ruminants according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second handle is provided on the side of the collection element (220) corresponding to the handle, and the edge of the second handle does not exceed the edge of the metabolic cage main body (100).

10. The movable metabolic cage for ruminants according to claim 1, wherein: A cage opening is formed on one side of the metabolic cage main body (100), and a cage door is rotatably provided at the cage opening.

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