Device for testing muscle strength of lower limbs of non-human primates
By designing a lower limb muscle strength testing device for non-human primates, the problem of lack of suitable equipment in the existing technology is solved, accurate recording and scientific evaluation of lower limb muscle strength are achieved, and the objectivity and accuracy of experimental data are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422344749.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-25
AI Technical Summary
The existing technology lacks lower limb muscle strength testing devices suitable for spinal cord injury experiments on non-human primates, resulting in experimental results that are not objective and scientific enough.
A device consisting of an animal fixation box, a head fixation device, an arm through hole, a muscle strength testing device and a fixation ring was designed to accurately record the lower limb muscle strength data of non-human primates, and to perform non-invasive testing in combination with a touch screen control and an electrical stimulator.
It achieves a scientific and objective evaluation of the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates, fills the gap in testing equipment, and improves the objectivity and accuracy of experimental data.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of non-human primate muscle strength testing, and in particular to a device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates. Background Art
[0002] Macaques, a non-human primate species of the genus Macaca, are often used in medical experiments to improve human health due to their physiological similarities to humans. However, spinal cord injury experiments in macaques often result in varying degrees of paralysis or weakness in the animals' lower limbs. Without specific data to assess the animals' post-injury and post-injury recovery, the results rely solely on visual observation or simple behavioral assessments, often yielding less objective and scientific results.
[0003] Currently, there is no device in the prior art suitable for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates before and after spinal cord injury experiments. To this end, the present invention proposes a device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates. Utility Model Content
[0004] The embodiment of the present application provides a device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates, which can accurately record the lower limb muscle strength data of non-human primates, thereby scientifically and objectively observing the degree of recovery of their lower limb muscle strength, which is beneficial to the objectivity, scientificity and accuracy of animal medical experimental data.
[0005] In view of this, the present application provides a device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates, comprising: a device body;
[0006] The device body includes an animal fixing box;
[0007] An animal entry and exit door is provided on the back of the animal fixing box;
[0008] An animal head fixing device is provided on the top of the animal fixing box;
[0009] The animal fixing box is symmetrically provided with through holes on both sides for allowing the animal's arms to extend;
[0010] The animal fixing box is provided with a muscle strength testing device and a fixing ring for fixing to the ankle of the animal;
[0011] The muscle strength testing device is connected to the fixing ring and is used to detect the muscle strength data of the lower limbs of non-human primates.
[0012] Optionally, the device body further comprises a balancing frame;
[0013] The animal fixing box is arranged in the middle of the balance frame;
[0014] An animal arm fixing device is provided on the top of the balance frame.
[0015] Optionally, the animal arm fixing device is a handcuff fixed to the top of the balance frame.
[0016] Optionally, the animal fixing box is provided with a touch screen control device and an electric stimulator;
[0017] The touch screen control device is electrically connected to the electrical stimulator and the muscle strength testing device respectively.
[0018] Optionally, the electrical stimulator is connected to the fixing ring via a wire.
[0019] Optionally, the muscle strength testing device includes a single chip microcomputer and a bridge sensor;
[0020] The bridge sensor is detachably mounted on the fixing ring, and is connected to the single chip microcomputer via a signal line, so as to transmit measured data back to the single chip microcomputer for calculation.
[0021] Optionally, the animal head fixing device includes a collar slot provided on a top plate of the animal fixing box.
[0022] Optionally, a support plate is provided in the animal fixing box, and the interior of the animal fixing box is divided into an upper space and a lower space by the support plate;
[0023] The upper space is used to accommodate non-human primates;
[0024] The lower space is used for placing the muscle strength testing device.
[0025] Optionally, an openable and closable acrylic plate observation window is provided on the front of the animal fixing box.
[0026] Optionally, the animal fixing box is made of medium-density fiberboard.
[0027] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, the embodiments of the present application have the following advantages: the device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates includes a device body, which includes an animal holding box, a door for entering and exiting the animal on the back, a head-fixing device on the top, and symmetrical through-holes on both sides for extending the animal's arms. A muscle strength testing device and a fixing ring for fixing to the animal's ankle are provided within the animal holding box. The muscle strength testing device is connected to the fixing ring and is used to detect the lower limb muscle strength data of non-human primates. The device is simple to operate, low-cost, and can achieve non-invasive testing. It can accurately record the lower limb muscle strength data of non-human primates, thereby scientifically and objectively observing the degree of recovery of their lower limb muscle strength. This device fills the gap in the field of behavioral testing data for non-human primates (primarily macaques and cynomolgus macaques), which lacks dedicated equipment for lower limb muscle strength testing, and is beneficial to the objectivity, scientific nature, and accuracy of animal medical experimental data. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0028] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of a device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates in an embodiment of the present application;
[0029] Figure 2 This is a front view of a device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of a non-human primate in an embodiment of the present application;
[0030] Figure 3 This is a rear view of a device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of a non-human primate in an embodiment of the present application;
[0031] Figure 4 This is a right side view of a device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of a non-human primate in an embodiment of the present application;
[0032] Figure 5 1 is a top view of a device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of a non-human primate in an embodiment of the present application;
[0033] Wherein, the accompanying drawings are marked as follows:
[0034] 1-Animal fixing box, 2-Balance frame, 3-Neck collar slot, 4-Animal arm fixing device, 5-Fixed ring, 6-Microcontroller, 7-Touch screen control device, 8-Electrostimulator, 9-Animal entry and exit door, 10-Acrylic plate observation window, 11-Through hole, 12-Wire, 13-Signal line, 14-Support plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0035] In order to help those skilled in the art better understand the present invention, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments 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 those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0036] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this application and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0037] Unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed, removable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediary; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application.
[0038] This application provides an embodiment of a device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates. Figures 1 to 5 .
[0039] The device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates in this embodiment includes: a device body, which includes an animal fixing box 1, an animal entry and exit door 9 is provided on the back of the animal fixing box 1, an animal head fixing device is provided on the top of the animal fixing box 1, and through holes 11 for allowing the animal's arms to be extended are symmetrically provided on both sides of the animal fixing box 1. A muscle strength testing device and a fixing ring 5 for fixing to the ankle of the animal are provided in the animal fixing box 1. The muscle strength testing device is connected to the fixing ring 5 and is used to detect the lower limb muscle strength data of the non-human primate.
[0040] It should be noted that this device is simple to operate, low-cost, can achieve non-invasive detection, and can accurately record the lower limb muscle strength data of non-human primates, thereby scientifically and objectively observing the degree of recovery of their lower limb muscle strength. It fills the gap in the field of behavioral test data of non-human primates (mainly macaques and crab-eating macaques) where there is no dedicated equipment for lower limb muscle strength testing, which is conducive to the objectivity, scientificity and accuracy of animal medical experimental data.
[0041] The above is the first embodiment of a device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates provided in the embodiments of the present application. The following is the second embodiment of a device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates provided in the embodiments of the present application. For details, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 .
[0042] The apparatus for testing the lower limb muscle strength of a non-human primate in this embodiment comprises a device body, which includes an animal holding box 1, an animal entry and exit door 9 on the back of the box, an animal head securing device on the top of the box, and symmetrical through-holes 11 on both sides of the box for extending the animal's arms. Inside the box 1, a muscle strength testing device and a fixing ring 5 for fixing to the animal's ankle are installed. The muscle strength testing device is connected to the fixing ring 5 and is used to detect the lower limb muscle strength data of the non-human primate. Specifically, the animal entry and exit door 9 is provided with a bolt.
[0043] It is understandable that, because non-human primates are different from humans and cannot cooperate with human commands, they need to be restrained to prevent them from moving around and affecting the test results. During use, the non-human primate is placed through the animal entrance door 9 into the animal restraint box 1. The head of the non-human primate is secured using the animal head restraint device. The animal's arms are then extended and secured through the through-holes 11 on both sides of the animal restraint box 1. The fixing ring 5 is then secured to the animal's ankles to perform the non-human primate's lower limb muscle strength test.
[0044] The device body also includes a balance frame 2, an animal fixing box 1 is arranged in the middle of the balance frame 2, and an animal arm fixing device 4 is arranged on the top of the balance frame 2. By setting the balance frame 2, the device as a whole is more stable and the shaking of the device body can be further avoided.
[0045] The animal arm fixing device 4 can be a handcuff fixed on the top of the balance frame 2. When in use, the arms of the non-human primate can be extended from the through holes 11 on both sides of the animal fixing box 1 and then fixed on the handcuffs on the top of the balance frame 2.
[0046] The animal fixing box 1 is provided with a touch screen control device 7 and an electric stimulator 8. The touch screen control device 7 is electrically connected to the electric stimulator 8 and the muscle strength testing device respectively. The touch screen control device 7 is used to control switches and read data.
[0047] It is understandable that the electrical stimulator 8 can perform artificial stimulation through its own electric needle, or the electrical stimulator 8 can be connected to the fixing ring 5 through the wire 12 to achieve electrical stimulation of the animal's ankle.
[0048] The muscle strength testing device includes a single chip microcomputer 6 and a bridge sensor. The bridge sensor is detachably mounted on the fixing ring 5 and is connected to the single chip microcomputer 6 via a signal line 13 for transmitting measured data back to the single chip microcomputer 6 for calculation.
[0049] The animal head fixing device includes a collar slot 3 provided on the top plate of the animal fixing box 1. Preferably, a fixing screw for fixing the animal collar inserted into the collar slot 3 is vertically threaded on the top plate of the animal fixing box 1.
[0050] A support plate 14 is provided in the animal fixing box 1 , and the interior of the animal fixing box 1 is divided into an upper space and a lower space by the support plate 14 ; the upper space is used to accommodate non-human primates, and the lower space is used to place a muscle strength testing device.
[0051] An openable and closable acrylic plate observation window 10 is provided on the front of the animal fixing box 1. The thickness of the acrylic plate observation window 10 can be 10 mm, which is strong enough and can be used to observe the animal's behavior to avoid accidents.
[0052] The animal fixing box 1 is made of medium-density fiberboard, which has moderate strength and can effectively resist attacks from animals without causing any injuries.
[0053] During the specific implementation, the animal is placed into the animal fixing box 1 through the animal entry and exit door 9, the animal's collar is inserted into the collar slot 3 on the top plate of the animal fixing box 1, and the fixing screws are tightened to fix the animal's collar; then, from the back of the animal fixing box 1, the animal's arms are passed through the through holes 11 outside the animal fixing box 1 and fixed to the handcuffs on the top of the balance frame 2; then, the two fixing rings 5 are respectively fixed to the ankles of the animal's lower limbs, and the electric stimulator 8 is controlled to start by the touch screen control device 7. Since the electric stimulator 8 is connected to the two fixing rings 5 respectively through the wires 12, the left and right lower limbs can be stimulated according to the experimental needs, or they can be stimulated at the same time (the experimenter can also use the electric needle provided by the electric stimulator 8 for artificial stimulation). At this time, the animal's lower limbs will be lifted up after being stimulated, and the bridge sensor installed on the fixing ring 5 will transmit the data to the single-chip microcomputer 6 for calculation, and then the single-chip microcomputer 6 transmits the data to the touch screen control device 7 to display the real-time data, so that the experimenter can record it conveniently.
[0054] This device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates fills the gap in the field of behavioral test data of non-human primates (crab-eating macaques) in the lack of dedicated equipment for lower limb muscle strength testing. It has the advantages of visualization, simple operation, non-invasive detection, low cost, and clear data display.
[0055] As described above, the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications 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.
Claims
1. A device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates, characterized in that: include: device body; The device body includes an animal fixing box; An animal entry and exit door is provided on the back of the animal fixing box; An animal head fixing device is provided on the top of the animal fixing box; The animal fixing box is symmetrically provided with through holes on both sides for allowing the animal's arms to extend; The animal fixing box is provided with a muscle strength testing device and a fixing ring for fixing to the ankle of the animal; The muscle strength testing device is connected to the fixing ring and is used to detect the muscle strength data of the lower limbs of non-human primates.
2. The device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device body also includes a balancing frame; The animal fixing box is arranged in the middle of the balance frame; An animal arm fixing device is provided on the top of the balance frame.
3. The device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates according to claim 2, characterized in that: The animal arm fixing device is a handcuff fixed on the top of the balance frame.
4. The device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates according to claim 1, characterized in that: The animal fixing box is provided with a touch screen control device and an electric stimulator; The touch screen control device is electrically connected to the electrical stimulator and the muscle strength testing device respectively.
5. The device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates according to claim 4, characterized in that: The electrical stimulator is connected to the fixing ring via a wire.
6. The device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates according to claim 1, characterized in that: The muscle strength testing device includes a single chip microcomputer and a bridge sensor; The bridge sensor is detachably mounted on the fixing ring, and is connected to the single chip microcomputer via a signal line, so as to transmit measured data back to the single chip microcomputer for calculation.
7. The device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates according to claim 1, characterized in that: The animal head fixing device includes a neck collar slot arranged on the top plate of the animal fixing box.
8. The device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support plate is provided in the animal fixing box, and the interior of the animal fixing box is divided into an upper space and a lower space by the support plate; The upper space is used to accommodate non-human primates; The lower space is used for placing the muscle strength testing device.
9. The device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front of the animal fixing box is provided with an openable and closable acrylic plate observation window.
10. The device for testing the lower limb muscle strength of non-human primates according to claim 1, characterized in that: The animal fixing box is made of medium-density fiberboard.