Restraining device

By designing the frame body, overhead components and limit components of the restraint device, the convenience problem of examining and treating elephant hoof diseases was solved, and the effect of reducing the frequency of anesthesia and improving efficiency was achieved.

CN223311274UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-09广州动物园
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421253871.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-03
Publication Date
2025-09-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-03

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, it is difficult to inspect and treat elephant hoof diseases frequently, and the anesthesia method is inconvenient and inefficient.

Method used

A restraint device was designed, including a frame body, an overhead component, a movable fence component and a limiting component. The frame body has a bottom fence at the bottom and side fences on the sides. The movable fence component cooperates with the side fences. The limiting component restricts the position of the elephant. The overhead component forms an inspection and treatment area to reduce the frequency of anesthesia.

Benefits of technology

The convenience of examining and treating elephant hooves is improved, the frequency of anesthesia is reduced, and the efficiency of examining and treating is enhanced.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of animal fixation, and particularly discloses a fixation device which comprises a frame body, a bottom fence is arranged on the bottom face of the frame body, and a side fence is arranged on one side face of the frame body. The overhead assembly is arranged on the bottom wall of the frame main body, and the overhead assembly is used for overhead of the frame main body; the movable fence assembly is arranged in the frame main body, and a fixing area is formed between the movable fence and the side fence; the limiting assembly is arranged in the fixing area and connected with the movable fence assembly and the side fence, and the limiting assembly is used for limiting the position of an animal in the fixing area. The elephant hoof examination and treatment device has the advantage that the hoof part of the elephant can be more conveniently examined or treated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of animal restraint, in particular to a restraint device. Background Art

[0002] Hoof disease in elephants is a cause for concern, especially in zoos. Because elephants don't spend much time foraging for food, they may not get enough exercise. This lack of exercise can cause the hoof cuticle and nails to grow rapidly, which, if not properly cared for and treated over time, can lead to hoof disease. When hoof disease occurs, the elephant's hoof must be inspected and treated. During this process, anesthesia is used to relax the elephant and allow the hoof to be examined and treated. However, this method is often difficult to perform frequently and over a long period of time. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a restraining device which has the advantage of being able to more conveniently inspect or treat an elephant's hoof.

[0004] The above technical objectives of the present invention are achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] A restraining device, comprising:

[0006] A frame body, wherein a bottom fence is provided on the bottom surface of the frame body, and a side fence is provided on one side surface of the frame body;

[0007] An overhead component, the overhead component is arranged on the bottom wall of the frame body, and the overhead component is used to overhead the frame body;

[0008] A movable fence assembly, wherein the movable fence assembly is arranged inside the frame body, and a restraining area is formed between the movable fence and the side fence;

[0009] A limiting component is arranged in the restraining area and is respectively connected to the movable fence component and the side fence. The limiting component is used to limit the position of the animal in the restraining area.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the present application provides a bottom fence, side fences and a movable fence assembly on the frame body. The bottom fence can provide a standing base for the elephant. The cooperation of the side fence and the movable fence assembly can limit the elephant's turning inside the frame body. Combined with the limiting assembly, it can effectively limit the elephant's position in the restraint area, thereby achieving the purpose of restraining the elephant; secondly, the overhead assembly on the bottom wall of the frame body can suspend the frame body. When the elephant enters the frame body, the staff can inspect or treat the elephant's hooves through the overhead area, which greatly improves the convenience of inspecting or treating the elephant's hooves and no longer requires frequent anesthesia of the elephant.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the overhead assembly includes at least four overhead columns, and the overhead columns are arranged on the bottom surface of the frame body and / or the bottom fence.

[0012] By adopting the above-mentioned solution, overhead columns are set below the frame body, which can form an overhead area below the frame body, providing great convenience for staff to inspect and treat the elephant's hooves.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the present utility model, the movable fence assembly includes:

[0014] A base, wherein a movable fence is provided on the base;

[0015] Rollers, the bottom wall of the base and the top wall of the movable fence are both provided with rollers, and limiting grooves are provided on the rollers, and the rollers are connected to the frame body through the limiting grooves;

[0016] A telescopic rod, wherein the fixed end of the telescopic rod is connected to the frame body, and the movable rod of the telescopic rod is connected to the movable fence.

[0017] By adopting the above solution, the base and the movable fence can be moved by the cooperation of the rollers and the frame body, and the telescopic rod can control the position of the movable fence to achieve the purpose of adjusting the range of the restraint area.

[0018] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the limit assembly includes:

[0019] A first limiting sleeve, wherein the side fence and the movable fence assembly are both provided with a first limiting sleeve, and the positions and sizes of the two first limiting sleeves correspond to each other;

[0020] A limiting post, wherein both ends of the limiting post are provided with a second limiting sleeve, and the limiting post is sequentially passed through the first limiting sleeves located on the side fence and the movable fence assembly;

[0021] A limiting pin is provided through the second limiting sleeve.

[0022] By adopting the above-mentioned solution, the limiting post passes through the side fence and the first limiting sleeve on the movable fence assembly in sequence, which can limit the position of the elephant's legs in the restraint area, and prevent the elephant from moving back and forth in the restraint area, which may cause the staff to be unable to observe or treat the elephant's hooves well; secondly, through the cooperation of the limiting pin and the second limiting sleeve, the problem of the limiting post falling off from the first limiting sleeve can be avoided, thereby improving the stability of the limiting assembly.

[0023] As a preferred solution of the present invention, it further comprises a ramp plate, which is arranged on the frame body.

[0024] By adopting the above solution and arranging a ramp on the frame body, elephants can enter and leave the restraining area more conveniently.

[0025] As a preferred solution of the present invention, cross bars are provided on both the side fences and the movable fence assembly.

[0026] By adopting the above scheme, when an elephant in the restraining area is unable to stand, the staff can use a sling and a net, and tie the sling and the net to the horizontal bars on both sides, so that the sling and the net are under the chest and abdomen of the elephant, thereby helping the elephant to bear the weight, thereby reducing the pressure on the elephant's hooves and conducting inspections and treatments on the elephant's hooves.

[0027] The above-mentioned restraint device has the following beneficial effects: by arranging an overhead component under the frame body, an overhead area can be formed under the frame body, and the staff can inspect and treat the elephant's hooves through the overhead area, which greatly improves the convenience of inspecting or treating the elephant's hooves; secondly, the cooperation between the movable fence component and the side fence can limit the elephant's turning movement within the frame body, and at the same time, the limit component can limit the elephant's movement within the restraint area, thereby achieving the purpose of restricting the elephant's legs, providing convenience for the staff to carry out hoof inspection or treatment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a securing device of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0030] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0031] In the figure: 1. Frame body; 2. Bottom fence; 3. Side fence; 4. Overhead assembly; 41. Overhead column; 5. Movable fence assembly; 51. Base; 52. Movable fence; 53. Roller; 54. Limiting groove; 55. Telescopic rod; 6. Limiting assembly; 61. First limiting sleeve; 62. Limiting column; 63. Second limiting sleeve; 64. Limiting pin; 7. Ramp plate; 8. Cross bar.

[0032] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0035] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the full text, its meaning includes three parallel schemes. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or a scheme in which A and B are satisfied at the same time. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0036] The utility model provides a securing device.

[0037] Reference Figure 1In one embodiment of the utility model, the securing device includes: a frame body 1, an overhead component 4, a movable fence component 5 and a limiting component 6. The bottom surface of the frame body 1 is welded with a bottom fence 2, and one of the side surfaces of the frame body 1 is welded with a side fence 3; the overhead component 4 is arranged on the bottom wall of the frame body 1, and the overhead component 4 is used to suspend the frame body 1 so that an overhead area is formed under the frame body 1. The overhead component 4 includes at least four overhead columns 41, and the overhead columns 41 are arranged on the bottom surface of the frame body 1 and / or the bottom fence 2. In this embodiment, the number of the overhead columns 41 is twenty-four, and the twenty-four overhead columns 41 are distributed on the bottom surface of the frame body 1 and the bottom fence 2, and are all connected to the frame body 1 and the bottom fence 2 by welding. In some other embodiments, the overhead columns 41 can be increased or decreased according to actual support requirements, and the number of the overhead columns 41 is not limited here. A movable fence assembly 5 is disposed within the frame body 1, and a restraining area is formed between the movable fence and the side fences 3. A limiting assembly 6 is disposed within the restraining area and is connected to the movable fence assembly 5 and the side fences 3, respectively. The limiting assembly 6 is used to restrict the animal's position within the restraining area. The frame body 1 is provided with a bottom fence 2, side fences 3, and a movable fence assembly 5. The bottom fence 2 provides a standing base for the elephant. The side fences 3, in combination with the movable fence assembly 5, restrict the elephant's ability to turn within the frame body 1. Combined with the limiting assembly 6, the elephant's position within the restraining area can be effectively restricted, thereby achieving the purpose of restraining the elephant. Furthermore, an overhead assembly 4 on the bottom wall of the frame body 1 can suspend the frame body 1. When the elephant enters the frame body 1, staff can inspect or treat the elephant's hooves through the overhead area, greatly improving the convenience of inspecting or treating the elephant's hooves and eliminating the need for frequent anesthesia. An overhead column 41 is provided below the frame body 1 to form an overhead area below the frame body 1 , providing great convenience for staff in inspecting and treating the elephant's hooves.

[0038] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2In one embodiment, the movable fence assembly 5 includes: a base 51, a roller 53 and a telescopic rod 55. The movable fence 52 is mounted on the base 51 by bolts. In some other embodiments, the movable fence 52 can also be fixed to the base 51 by welding. As long as the movable fence 52 can be fixed to the base 51, the specific connection method of the movable fence 52 and the base 51 is not limited here; the bottom wall of the base 51 and the top wall of the movable fence 52 are both provided with rollers 53 by bolts, and a limiting groove 54 is provided on the roller 53. The limiting groove 54 cooperates with the railing on the frame body 1 to connect the roller 53 to the frame body 1, and the roller 53 can roll along the railing on the frame body 1; the fixed end of the telescopic rod 55 is connected to the frame body 1 by bolts, and the movable rod of the telescopic rod 55 is connected to the movable fence 52 by bolts. In this embodiment, the telescopic rod 55 adopts a hydraulic telescopic rod 55. In some other embodiments, a pneumatic telescopic rod 55 or an electric telescopic rod 55 can also be used. The base 51 and the movable fence 52 can be moved by the cooperation of the roller 53 and the frame body 1, and the telescopic rod 55 can control the position of the movable fence 52 to achieve the purpose of adjusting the range of the restraint area.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 In one embodiment, the limiting assembly 6 includes: a first limiting sleeve 61, a limiting post 62, and a limiting pin 64. The first limiting sleeves 61 are welded to both the side fence 3 and the movable fence 52, and the positions and sizes of the two first limiting sleeves 61 correspond to each other. A second limiting sleeve 63 is welded to both ends of the limiting post 62. The limiting post 62 passes through the first limiting sleeves 61 on the side fence 3 and the movable fence 52 in sequence; the limiting pin 64 passes through the second limiting sleeve 63 to prevent the limiting post 62 from falling off the first limiting sleeve 61. It is worth noting that multiple first limiting sleeves 61 can be provided, and the limiting post 62 can pass through the first limiting sleeves 61 at different positions to adjust the position of the limiting post 62. In actual application, the first limiting sleeves 61 at different positions can be selected according to the size of the elephant to achieve a better restraining and securing effect. The limiting column 62 passes through the side fence 3 and the first limiting sleeve 61 on the movable fence 52 in turn, which can limit the position of the elephant's legs in the restraint area, and prevent the elephant from moving back and forth in the restraint area, which may cause the staff to be unable to observe or treat the elephant's hooves well; secondly, through the cooperation of the limiting pin 64 and the second limiting sleeve 63, the problem of the limiting column 62 falling off from the first limiting sleeve 61 can be avoided, thereby improving the stability of the limiting assembly 6.

[0040] Reference Figure 1In one embodiment, the system further includes a ramp plate 7 welded to the main frame 1. In this embodiment, two ramp plates 7 are welded to the main frame 1, with the side fence 3 positioned between them. In other embodiments, to facilitate adjustment of the position of the elephant's legs, two windlasses are mounted on the ramp plates 7. Ropes are wound around the windlasses, with the other ends of the ropes tied to the elephant's legs. The windlasses are rotated to adjust the position of the elephant's legs, further enhancing the convenience of hoof inspection and treatment. The provision of the ramp plates 7 on the main frame 1 makes it easier for elephants to enter and exit the restraint area.

[0041] Reference Figure 3 In one embodiment, crossbars 8 are welded to both the side fences 3 and the movable fence 52. When an elephant in the restraint area is unable to stand, staff can use a sling and a net to tie the sling and net to the crossbars 8 on both sides, placing them under the elephant's chest and abdomen. This helps the elephant bear the weight, allowing for examination and treatment of the elephant's hooves while reducing the pressure on the hooves.

[0042] By arranging the overhead component 4 under the frame body 1, an overhead area can be formed under the frame body 1, and the staff can inspect and treat the elephant's hooves through the overhead area, which greatly improves the convenience of inspecting or treating the elephant's hooves; secondly, the cooperation between the movable fence component 5 and the side fence 3 can limit the elephant's turning movement in the frame body 1, and at the same time, the limit component 6 can limit the elephant's movement in the restraint area, thereby achieving the purpose of restricting the elephant's legs and providing convenience for the staff to carry out hoof inspection or treatment.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A restraining device, characterized in that: include: A frame body, wherein a bottom fence is provided on the bottom surface of the frame body, and a side fence is provided on one side surface of the frame body; An overhead component, the overhead component is arranged on the bottom wall of the frame body, and the overhead component is used to overhead the frame body; A movable fence assembly, wherein the movable fence assembly is arranged inside the frame body, and a restraining area is formed between the movable fence and the side fence; A limiting component is arranged in the restraining area and is respectively connected to the movable fence component and the side fence. The limiting component is used to limit the position of the animal in the restraining area.

2. The restraining device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The overhead assembly includes at least four overhead columns, which are arranged on the bottom surface of the frame body and / or the bottom fence.

3. The restraining device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable fence assembly includes: A base, wherein a movable fence is provided on the base; Rollers, the bottom wall of the base and the top wall of the movable fence are both provided with rollers, and limiting grooves are provided on the rollers, and the rollers are connected to the frame body through the limiting grooves; A telescopic rod, wherein the fixed end of the telescopic rod is connected to the frame body, and the movable rod of the telescopic rod is connected to the movable fence.

4. The restraining device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting component includes: A first limiting sleeve, wherein the side fence and the movable fence assembly are both provided with a first limiting sleeve, and the positions and sizes of the two first limiting sleeves correspond to each other; A limiting post, wherein both ends of the limiting post are provided with a second limiting sleeve, and the limiting post is sequentially passed through the first limiting sleeves located on the side fence and the movable fence assembly; A limiting pin is provided through the second limiting sleeve.

5. The restraining device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also includes a ramp plate, which is arranged on the frame body.

6. The restraining device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side fences and the movable fence assembly are both provided with cross bars.