Cat heating pain measuring device
By designing a cat heating pain measurement device that connects an assembled cat box to a heating plate base, the problem that existing hot plate pain meters are not suitable for cats is solved, the experimental efficiency and the scientific nature of pain assessment are improved, and animal welfare requirements are met.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422732121.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing hot plate analgesia instruments are not suitable for cats, resulting in poor experimental reproducibility, non-compliance with animal welfare ethical requirements, and affected experimental progress. There is a lack of specialized equipment suitable for feline pain research.
A cat heating pain measurement device with an assembled cat box and a detachable connection to the heating plate base is designed. The cat box is made of transparent material, so the cat remains in a natural state during the experiment to reduce stress response. Stress is reduced through observation through transparent material and appropriate lighting. The cat box has a simple structure, is easy to clean, and is easy to assemble.
It improves the experimental efficiency and quality of feline pain research, complies with animal welfare ethics, reduces cat adaptation time, and provides a more scientific basis for pain assessment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of biological experiments, in particular to a heating pain measuring device for cats. Background Art
[0002] Feline pain assessment is a crucial research area in veterinary medicine. Its core purpose is to accurately measure a cat's pain level, thereby providing a scientific basis for treatment and care plans. Traditional pain assessment relies primarily on communication and feedback between medical staff and pet owners, observation of the cat's clinical symptoms, and measurement of pain-related physiological indicators (such as heart rate, body temperature, and respiratory rate). However, these assessment methods are indirect, and the pain status they reflect may be affected by a variety of external factors, including but not limited to the cat's stress response, differences in the professional capabilities of medical staff, and the subjective judgment of the pet owner.
[0003] In order to more scientifically assess a cat's pain, mechanical stimulation or thermal stimulation is usually used. The mechanical stimulation method uses a test probe to perform tactile stimulation on the sole of the cat's foot, gradually increasing the intensity, and observing and recording the cat's pain response. However, the mechanical stimulation method is affected by the experimenter's operating technique and the animal's physiological state, which can lead to poor experimental repeatability and unstable test results. This requires repeated experiments, which is burdensome to both the experimental animals and the experimenters. Compared with the mechanical stimulation method, the thermal stimulation method has higher repeatability of experimental results because the equipment can accurately control the temperature. At the same time, the thermal stimulation method does not involve any invasive operations and meets the requirements of animal welfare ethics.
[0004] Although numerous brands and models of hot plate analgesia instruments for rats and mice are currently available on the market, these instruments first place the animal on a time- and temperature-controlled heating plate base, then secure it within a protective cover. However, these instruments are not designed with the physiological characteristics and behavioral habits of felines in mind. Cats are naturally sensitive to environmental changes. Suddenly placed in an unfamiliar environment and then covered with a protective cover, they become wary and insecure, prone to feelings of unease, anxiety, and fear, requiring a long period of adaptation before subsequent experiments can be conducted. This not only violates animal welfare ethics but also severely impacts experimental progress. Consequently, no hot plate analgesia instrument is currently truly suitable for feline pain research. This situation undoubtedly creates significant inconvenience and limitations when exploring feline arthritis, neuropathic pain, and other related conditions, leaving researchers in this field without a dedicated feline analgesia instrument that offers both high reproducibility and reliable results.
[0005] Therefore, given this urgent need, it is particularly important to develop a device suitable for measuring cat pain responses. Utility Model Content
[0006] The utility model aims to solve the problem that there is no hot plate analgesia instrument suitable for cat pain research at present and provides a cat heating pain measuring device.
[0007] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:
[0008] The utility model provides a cat heating pain measurement device, comprising a heating plate base, to which a cat box is detachably connected; the cat box is made of a transparent material, and is assembled into a detachable rectangular container by a front side panel, a rear side panel, a left side panel, a right side panel, an upper side panel and a lower side panel; the upper side panel is movable by pulling out at the top of the cat box, and the lower side panel is movable by pulling out at the bottom of the cat box, and a first limit block and a second limit block are respectively formed on the same side of the upper side panel and the lower side panel.
[0009] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned cat heating pain measurement device, a temperature-controllable heating plate is installed on the top of the heating plate base, a first mounting hole is formed on the edge of the heating plate base, and second mounting holes are formed on both sides of the bottom of the cat box. The cat box is installed above the heating plate by assembling bolts with the first mounting holes and the second mounting holes.
[0010] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned cat heating pain measurement device, the front side panel and the rear side panel have the same structure and are symmetrically arranged, and a first horizontal slot, a second horizontal slot, a first vertical slot and a second vertical slot are respectively provided on the inner walls on the opposite sides. The first horizontal slot is located at the top edge of the front side panel or the rear side panel, the second horizontal slot is located at the bottom edge of the front side panel or the rear side panel, the first vertical slot is located at one side edge of the front side panel or the rear side panel, and the second vertical slot is located at the other side edge of the front side panel or the rear side panel.
[0011] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned cat heating pain measuring device, the first vertical slot and the second vertical slot extend downward to the bottom edge of the front side plate or the rear side plate.
[0012] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned cat heating pain measurement device, edges on the same side of the first transverse slot and the second transverse slot are respectively provided with a first limiting slot and a second limiting slot.
[0013] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned cat heating pain measurement device, ventilation holes are formed on the side walls of the cat box.
[0014] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned cat heating pain measurement device, a handle is provided on the top of the upper side plate.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:
[0016] This utility model provides a heated pain measurement device for cats. It utilizes an assembled cat box and a detachable connection to the heating plate base. The entire experimental process is completed within the cat box, reducing the cat's stress response and keeping the animal in a near-natural state throughout the test. This saves the cat time to adapt and improves experimental efficiency. This device not only fills a gap in the current market but also significantly enhances the efficiency of veterinary research on cat pain assessment, thereby promoting the overall improvement of the quality of feline pain research and providing a more solid scientific basis for veterinary clinical practice. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a cat heating pain measurement device provided by an embodiment of the utility model.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the heating plate base provided in an embodiment of the utility model.
[0020] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of the rear side panel provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0021] Description of reference numerals:
[0022] 1. Heating plate base; 2. Front side panel; 3. Rear side panel; 4. Right side panel; 5. Upper side panel; 6. First limit block; 7. Second limit block; 8. Heating plate; 9. First mounting hole; 10. Second mounting hole; 11. Bolt; 12. First horizontal slot; 13. Second horizontal slot; 14. First vertical slot; 15. Second vertical slot; 16. First limit slot; 17. Second limit slot; 18. Vent; 19. Handle DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only specific embodiments cited in this application to illustrate the technical solution of the present application, rather than to limit it, and the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "inside" and "outside" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.
[0024] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the utility model provides a cat heating pain measurement device, including a heating plate base 1. The heating plate base 1 is similar to the hot plate pain meter for mice and rats currently on the market, and may be provided with a temperature control panel on the front side. The temperature and time of the temperature control panel are controllable. The controllable temperature range may be, for example, room temperature to 65°C, and the time range may be, for example, 0 to 999 minutes. The temperature and time may be accurately controlled according to the experimental requirements. The difference is that a cat is detachably connected to the heating plate base 1. Specifically, a temperature-controllable heating plate 8 is installed on the top of the heating plate base 1. The heating plate may be made of metal material and has the characteristics of fast heating, fast cooling, and uniform heating. A first mounting hole 9 is formed on the edge of the heating plate base 1, and a second mounting hole 10 is formed on both sides of the bottom of the cat box. The cat box is mounted above the heating plate 8 by assembling the bolts 11 with the first mounting hole 9 and the second mounting hole 10.
[0025] In order to facilitate observation, the cat box is made of transparent material, such as acrylic material, etc. Made of transparent material, the animal's status can be observed in real time, and appropriate lighting can reduce the animal's stress response.
[0026] In order to facilitate production and transportation, the cat box is assembled into a detachable rectangular container by a front side panel 2, a rear side panel 3, a left side panel, a right side panel 4, an upper side panel 5 and a lower side panel. The cat box has a simple structure, is easy to assemble, and is easy to clean thoroughly, and has low production and manufacturing costs. The upper side panel 5 is movable by pulling out at the top of the cat box, and the lower side panel is movable by pulling out at the bottom of the cat box. Specifically, the front side panel 2 and the rear side panel 3 have the same structure and are symmetrically arranged. A first horizontal slot 12, a second horizontal slot 13, a first vertical slot 14 and a second vertical slot 15 are respectively provided on the inner walls of the opposite sides thereof. The first horizontal slot 12 is located at the top edge of the front side panel 2 or the rear side panel 3, the second horizontal slot 13 is located at the bottom edge of the front side panel 2 or the rear side panel 3, the first vertical slot 14 is located at one side edge of the front side panel 2 or the rear side panel 3, and the second vertical slot 15 is located at the other side edge of the front side panel 2 or the rear side panel 3. The first vertical slot 14 and the second vertical slot 15 extend downward to the bottom edge of the front side panel 2 or the rear side panel 3. The edges of the first transverse slot 12 and the second transverse slot 13 on the same side are respectively provided with a first limiting slot 16 and a second limiting slot 17. To facilitate opening and closing, the upper and lower side panels are respectively formed with a first limiting block 6 and a second limiting block 7 on the same side.
[0027] In a preferred embodiment, in order to facilitate air circulation, the side wall of the cat box is formed with a vent 18. In addition, in order to facilitate the overall transfer of the cat box, a handle 19 is provided on the top of the upper side plate 5.
[0028] The utility model provides a heated pain measurement device for cats. Before use, the cat box is assembled. The specific process is as follows: one end of the left and right panels 4 is inserted upward from the bottom of the rear panel 3 into the first vertical slot 14 and the second vertical slot 15, respectively. Similarly, the other ends of the left and right panels 4 are inserted upward from the bottom of the front panel 2 into the first vertical slot 14 and the second vertical slot 15, respectively. At this time, the cat box is closed on all sides; the lower panel is then inserted into the second limiting slot 17, at which point the bottom of the cat box is closed; after the cat is placed into the cat box through the top opening, the upper panel 5 is inserted into the first horizontal slot 12, at which point the top of the cat box is closed. During normal feeding, the cat can be stored in this cat box.
[0029] During the experiment, the cat box with the cat is placed on the heating plate base 1 as a whole, and the cat box is installed on the top of the heating plate 8 by assembling the bolts 11 with the first mounting hole 9 and the second mounting hole 10 to prevent the cat box from shaking and falling off, thereby improving the stability of the experiment. Before the heat pain experiment test, the second limit block 7 of the lower side plate is pulled out slowly, and the cat falls gently on the heating plate 8. According to the experimental requirements, the temperature and time of the heating plate are set, and the animal's paw is placed on the surface of the heating plate. After the animal feels a certain amount of heat, it will lick its paw or jump up. This is the hot plate test. The time from the start of the stimulus to the animal's reaction can be recorded to know the relationship between the stimulus intensity and the reaction size. Generally speaking, the greater the stimulus intensity, the more obvious the reaction. The size of the thermal stimulus intensity, that is, the height of the temperature.
[0030] After the experiment is over, the lower side plate is inserted back into the second transverse slot 13. As the lower side plate is pushed forward, the cat will jump onto the lower side plate, thus closing the cat box. Finally, the bolts 11 are removed to separate the cat box from the heating plate base 1. The cat box can be moved as a whole by holding the handle 19.
[0031] The cats completed the entire experimental process in a cat box, which reduced the cats' stress response and kept the animals in a state close to their original natural state throughout the test. This saved the cats' adaptation time and improved experimental efficiency, thereby promoting the overall improvement of the quality of feline pain research and providing a more solid scientific basis for veterinary clinical practice.
[0032] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply the existence of any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article, or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or device. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or device comprising the element.
[0033] The above-described embodiments are only specific implementation methods of the present application, which are used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them. The scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the above-mentioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that any person skilled in the art can modify or easily conceive of changes to the technical solutions described in the above-mentioned embodiments within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features thereof; and these modifications, changes or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application. They should all be included in the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application shall be subject to the scope of protection of the claims.
Claims
1. A cat heating pain measurement device, comprising a heating plate base (1), characterized in that: The heating plate base (1) is detachably connected to a cat box; the cat box is made of a transparent material, and is assembled into a detachable rectangular container by a front side panel (2), a rear side panel (3), a left side panel, a right side panel (4), an upper side panel (5) and a lower side panel; the upper side panel (5) is movable at the top of the cat box, and the lower side panel is movable at the bottom of the cat box; a first limit block (6) and a second limit block (7) are respectively formed on the same side of the upper side panel and the lower side panel.
2. A cat heating pain measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temperature-controllable heating plate (8) is installed on the top of the heating plate base (1), a first mounting hole (9) is formed on the edge of the heating plate base (1), and second mounting holes (10) are formed on both sides of the bottom of the cat box. The cat box is installed above the heating plate (8) by assembling bolts (11) with the first mounting holes (9) and the second mounting holes (10).
3. A cat heating pain measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front side panel (2) and the rear side panel (3) have the same structure and are symmetrically arranged. A first transverse slot (12), a second transverse slot (13), a first vertical slot (14) and a second vertical slot (15) are respectively arranged on the inner walls on opposite sides thereof. The first transverse slot (12) is located at the top edge of the front side panel (2) or the rear side panel (3), the second transverse slot (13) is located at the bottom edge of the front side panel (2) or the rear side panel (3), the first vertical slot (14) is located at one side edge of the front side panel (2) or the rear side panel (3), and the second vertical slot (15) is located at the other side edge of the front side panel (2) or the rear side panel (3).
4. A cat heating pain measuring device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first vertical slot (14) and the second vertical slot (15) extend downward to the bottom edge of the front side plate (2) or the rear side plate (3).
5. A cat heating pain measuring device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first limiting groove (16) and a second limiting groove (17) are respectively provided on the edges of the same side of the first transverse slot (12) and the second transverse slot (13).
6. A cat heating pain measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A vent hole (18) is formed on the side wall of the cat box.
7. A cat heating pain measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle (19) is provided on the top of the upper side plate (5).