Animal behavioristics experimental device

By designing an animal behavior experimental device including a first experimental box and a second experimental box, and using a refrigerator and a ventilation box to adjust the temperature, the problem of being unable to compare animal behaviors in the existing technology is solved, and behavioral observation in different environments is achieved.

CN223298265UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-05SHANGHAI YAO YUAN BIOTECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422313360.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-23
Publication Date
2025-09-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-23

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Technical Problem

Existing animal behavior observation boxes only have one observation space, which is not convenient for comparing animal behaviors.

Method used

An animal behavior experimental device was designed, which included a first experimental box and a second experimental box. The temperature was adjusted by a ventilation box and a refrigerator, and the connecting box and a partition were used to switch between different temperature environments to observe the behavioral changes of animals in different environments.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the effective comparative observation of animal behavior under different temperature environments, facilitates the observation of animal performance in different environments, and enhances the practicality of the experiment.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an animal behavior experiment device, which relates to the technical field of animal behavior observation and comprises a base, a first experiment box and a second experiment box are arranged on the base, and a first through hole and a second through hole are formed in the side surfaces of the first experiment box and the second experiment box; the first through openings in the first experiment box and the second experiment box are connected through a ventilation box, a refrigerator is installed in the middle of the ventilation box, an insertion groove is formed in the ventilation box, and a sealing plate is inserted into the insertion groove. The behaviors of animals are observed through the observation door, if the animals enter the communicating box, it can be indicated that the animals are not suitable for the temperature in the second experiment box, at the moment, the partition plate is opened, the animals enter the first experiment box, and the interior of the first experiment box is in a normal-temperature state; therefore, different expressions of animals in different environments can be conveniently and directly observed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of animal behavior observation, and more specifically, relates to an animal behavior experiment device. Background Art

[0002] The research subjects include animal communication behavior, emotional expression, social behavior, learning behavior, reproductive behavior, etc. Due to the research on animal learning and cognition, and its relevance to neuroscience, animal behavior has a certain impact on disciplines such as psychology and education.

[0003] Based on the above, the inventors have discovered the following problem: when observing animal behavior, animals are generally placed inside boxes, and different environments are created to observe the behavior of animals in different environments. However, general observation boxes only have one observation space, which is not convenient for comparing animal behavior.

[0004] Therefore, in view of this, the existing structure and defects are studied and improved, and an animal behavior experimental device is provided to achieve a purpose with greater practical value. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides an animal behavior experimental device to solve the problem that the current observation box has only one observation space, which is inconvenient for comparing animal behaviors.

[0006] The purpose and effect of the animal behavior experimental device of the utility model are achieved by the following specific technical means:

[0007] An animal behavior experimental device includes a base, on which a first experimental box and a second experimental box are arranged. The sides of the first experimental box and the second experimental box are provided with a first opening and a second opening. The first openings on the first experimental box and the second experimental box are connected by a ventilation box. A refrigerator is installed in the middle of the ventilation box. A slot is provided on the ventilation box, and a sealing plate is inserted into the inside of the slot.

[0008] Furthermore, the number of the slots and sealing plates is two, the size of the two sealing plates is adapted to the inner size of the ventilation box, and the two sealing plates are respectively located on both sides of the refrigerator.

[0009] Furthermore, the first experimental box and the second opening on the second experimental box are connected through a connecting box. A groove is provided on the connecting box at one end of the first experimental box. A partition plate is inserted into the inside of the groove. The size of the partition plate is adapted to the size of the inner side of the connecting box.

[0010] Furthermore, a placement plate is provided inside the first and second experiment boxes, a slider is installed on the lower surface of the placement plate, and a slide rail is installed on the bottom of the inner side of the first and second experiment boxes, and the slider and the slide rail are slidably connected.

[0011] Furthermore, a pushing member is installed at the lower part of the placement plate, and a pushing cylinder is installed at the inner bottom of the first experimental box and the second experimental box, and the output end of the pushing cylinder is connected to the pushing member.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom height of the second opening is flush with the height of the placement plate, and both the first experimental box and the second experimental box are provided with observation doors.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] In the present invention, cooling is performed by a refrigerator, and then cold air is sent into the second experimental box where the animals are placed through a ventilation box. At this time, the temperature inside the second experimental box gradually decreases, and the behavior of the animals is observed through the observation door. If the animals enter the interior of the connecting box, it may indicate that the animals are not well adapted to the temperature inside the second experimental box. At this time, the partition plate is opened to allow the animals to enter the interior of the first experimental box, and the interior of the first experimental box is at normal temperature, so that it is convenient to directly observe the different performances of the animals in different environments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the overall assembly of an animal behavior experimental device.

[0016] Figure 2 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the first experimental box part of an animal behavior experimental device.

[0017] Figure 3 The utility model is a schematic diagram of a ventilation box portion of an animal behavior experimental device.

[0018] Figure 4 The utility model is a schematic diagram of a connecting box portion of an animal behavior experimental device.

[0019] Figure 5 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the bottom of a placement plate of an animal behavior experimental device.

[0020] In the figure, the corresponding relationship between the component names and the drawing numbers is as follows:

[0021] 1. Base; 2. First experimental box; 3. Second experimental box; 4. Placement plate; 5. First opening; 6. Second opening; 7. Ventilation box; 8. Slot; 9. Sealing plate; 10. Refrigerator; 11. Connecting box; 12. Groove; 13. Partition plate; 14. Pusher; 15. Push cylinder; 16. Slider; 17. Slide rail; 18. Observation door. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed, or operate in a specific direction, and therefore should not be construed as limiting this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integral connection; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] Example:

[0026] As attached Figure 1 To the attached Figure 5 As shown:

[0027] The utility model provides an animal behavior experiment device, comprising a base 1, on which a first experiment box 2 and a second experiment box 3 are arranged, and a first opening 5 and a second opening 6 are provided on the sides of the first experiment box 2 and the second experiment box 3. The first openings 5 ​​on the first experiment box 2 and the second experiment box 3 are connected through a ventilation box 7, a refrigerator 10 is installed in the middle of the ventilation box 7, a slot 8 is provided on the ventilation box 7, a sealing plate 9 is inserted into the inside of the slot 8, the number of the slots 8 and the sealing plate 9 is two, the size of the two sealing plates 9 is adapted to the size of the inner side of the ventilation box 7, the two sealing plates 9 are respectively located on both sides of the refrigerator 10, and cooling is performed by the refrigerator 10, and then the cold air is sent into the second experiment box 3 where the animals are placed through the ventilation box 7. At this time, the temperature inside the second experiment box 3 gradually decreases, and the behavior of the animals is observed through the observation door 18.

[0028] Among them, the first experimental box 2 and the second opening 6 on the second experimental box 3 are connected through a connecting box 11. A groove 12 is provided on the connecting box 11 at one end of the first experimental box 2. A partition plate 13 is inserted into the inside of the groove 12. The size of the partition plate 13 is adapted to the size of the inner side of the connecting box 11. If an animal enters the interior of the connecting box 11, it may indicate that the animal is not very adapted to the temperature inside the second experimental box 3. At this time, the partition plate 13 is opened to allow the animal to enter the interior of the first experimental box 2. The interior of the first experimental box 2 is at normal temperature, which facilitates direct observation of the different performances of animals in different environments.

[0029] Among them, a placement plate 4 is provided on the inner side of the first experimental box 2 and the second experimental box 3, and a slider 16 is installed on the lower surface of the placement plate 4. A slide rail 17 is installed on the inner bottom of the first experimental box 2 and the second experimental box 3. The slider 16 and the slide rail 17 are slidably connected. A pushing member 14 is installed on the lower part of the placement plate 4, and a pushing cylinder 15 is installed on the inner bottom of the first experimental box 2 and the second experimental box 3. The output end of the pushing cylinder 15 is connected to the pushing member 14. By pushing the cylinder 15, the pushing member 14 can be driven to move. When the pushing member 14 moves outward, it can drive the placement plate 4 to move to the outside of the experimental box, which is convenient for cleaning the placement plate 4.

[0030] The bottom of the second opening 6 is flush with the height of the placement plate 4 , and both the first experimental box 2 and the second experimental box 3 are provided with an observation door 18 .

[0031] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows:

[0032] In the present invention, the animal to be observed is first placed on the placement plate 4 inside the second experimental box 3, and then the sealing plate 9 close to the side of the experimental box is pulled out from the inside of the slot 8, the refrigerator 10 is started, and the refrigerator 10 is used for cooling, and then the cold air is sent into the second experimental box 3 where the animal is placed through the ventilation box 7. At this time, the temperature inside the second experimental box 3 gradually decreases, and the behavior of the animal is observed through the observation door 18. If the animal enters the interior of the connecting box 11, it may indicate that the animal is not very adapted to the temperature inside the second experimental box 3. At this time, the partition plate 13 is opened to allow the animal to enter the interior of the first experimental box 2. The interior of the first experimental box 2 is at normal temperature, which is convenient for directly observing the different performances of animals in different environments; the sealing plate 9 can also be opened at the same time to connect the first experimental box 2 and the second experimental box 3 through the ventilation box 7 to maintain the same temperature, which can facilitate the observation of the performance of two animals in the same environment.

[0033] The embodiments of the present invention are provided for purposes of illustration and description and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the disclosed forms. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments are selected and described to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of the present invention and to enable those skilled in the art to understand the present invention and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for specific applications.

Claims

1. An animal behavior experimental device, characterized by: The invention comprises a base (1), wherein a first experimental box (2) and a second experimental box (3) are arranged on the base (1), a first opening (5) and a second opening (6) are provided on the sides of the first experimental box (2) and the second experimental box (3), the first opening (5) on the first experimental box (2) and the second experimental box (3) are connected via a ventilation box (7), a refrigerator (10) is installed in the middle of the ventilation box (7), a slot (8) is provided on the ventilation box (7), and a sealing plate (9) is inserted into the interior of the slot (8).

2. The animal behavior experimental device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the slots (8) and the sealing plates (9) is two, the size of the two sealing plates (9) is adapted to the size of the inner side of the ventilation box (7), and the two sealing plates (9) are respectively located on both sides of the refrigerator (10).

3. The animal behavior experimental device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second openings (6) on the first experimental box (2) and the second experimental box (3) are connected via a connecting box (11). A groove (12) is provided on the connecting box (11) at one end of the first experimental box (2). A partition plate (13) is inserted into the interior of the groove (12). The size of the partition plate (13) is adapted to the size of the inner side of the connecting box (11).

4. The animal behavior experimental device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A placement plate (4) is provided on the inner side of the first experiment box (2) and the second experiment box (3), a slider (16) is installed on the lower surface of the placement plate (4), and a slide rail (17) is installed on the inner bottom of the first experiment box (2) and the second experiment box (3), and the slider (16) and the slide rail (17) are slidably connected.

5. The animal behavior experimental device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A pushing member (14) is installed at the lower part of the placement plate (4), and a pushing cylinder (15) is installed at the inner bottom of the first experimental box (2) and the second experimental box (3), and the output end of the pushing cylinder (15) is connected to the pushing member (14).

6. The animal behavior experimental device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom height of the second opening (6) is flush with the height of the placement plate (4), and both the first experimental box (2) and the second experimental box (3) are provided with an observation door (18).