Experimental mouse rearing cage

Abstract

The utility model discloses an experimental mouse rearing cage, which relates to the technical field of animal rearing cages and comprises a mouse living cage, a connecting channel is arranged on one side of the mouse living cage, a mouse breeding box is arranged at one end of the connecting channel, and fixing buckles are arranged on one side of the mouse breeding box and one side of the mouse living cage. The mouse living cage, the mouse breeding box, the connecting cover, the limiting ring, the connecting pipe, the rotating shaft, the rotary knob and the partition plate are matched, and the connecting channel is arranged, so that the connecting cover is in threaded connection with the first connecting port and the second connecting port when a feeder installs the mouse breeding box, and the connecting pipe is fixedly connected with the mouse living cage and the mouse breeding box; the rotary knob is rotated to drive the rotating shaft to rotate, the rotating shaft drives the partition plate to rotate until the partition plate is perpendicular to the connecting pipe, the connecting pipe can be smooth, raised mice can move between the mouse living cage and the mouse breeding box through the connecting channel, two different environments are connected through the device, the device adapts to mouse habits, and operation of raising personnel is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal breeding cage technology, specifically to a laboratory mouse breeding cage. Background Technology

[0002] Laboratory animal cages are living cages used to house experimental animals. They play an important role in medicine and biology, securing the animals to prevent them from running around and facilitating observation and training of laboratory animals to study their functions, metabolism, structure, and the nature of diseases.

[0003] Publication number CN217038367U discloses a rat breeding cage that is easy to clean, specifically relating to the field of laboratory animal breeding cages. It includes a right side panel, a left side panel, and a cover. A first bottom plate and a second bottom plate are respectively fixedly installed on the middle and upper parts of the adjacent ends of the right side panel and the left side panel. Collision devices are fixedly installed on both the left and right sides of the front part of the first bottom plate. The cover is movably installed on the middle of the upper surface of the second bottom plate. Fixing blocks are fixedly installed on the lower part of the perimeter of the cover.

[0004] To address the problem of inconvenient waste disposal in rodent cages, which requires disassembly for cleaning and is very inconvenient for users, the existing technology uses a collision device to collide with the second bottom plate, causing the waste on the support net to fall onto the tray. This method effectively and promptly cleans up the waste. However, it still requires removing the rodents to their new environment when they need to mate and reproduce, further complicating the operation for the keepers. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a laboratory mouse breeding cage to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A laboratory mouse breeding cage includes a mouse living cage, a connecting channel on one side of the mouse living cage, a mouse breeding box at one end of the connecting channel, and a fixing buckle between the mouse breeding box and one side of the mouse living cage.

[0008] The connection channel includes a connection cover, the inner wall of which is threadedly connected to a rodent living cage and a rodent breeding box. A limit ring is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the connection cover, and a connection pipe is fixedly connected to one side of the limit ring.

[0009] A further improvement of the present invention is that: a rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the top of the connecting pipe, a knob is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft, and a partition is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft.

[0010] A further improvement of the present invention is that: the rodent cage includes a connection port, the outer wall of the connection port is threadedly connected to a connection cover, a cage body is fixedly connected to one side of the connection port, a top cover is rotatably connected to the top of the cage body, an open bottom plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cage body, a sluice groove is provided on the top of the open bottom plate, and limit grooves are provided on both sides of the cage body.

[0011] A further improvement of this utility model is that: a sliding rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the limiting groove, scrapers are fixedly connected to both sides of the sliding rod, a support plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the main body of the living cage, a cleaning box is slidably connected to the inner wall of the support plate, and a handle is fixedly connected to one end of the cleaning box.

[0012] A further improvement of the present invention is that: the rodent breeding box includes a second connection port, the outer wall of the second connection port is threadedly connected to the connecting cover, the main body of the breeding box is fixedly connected to one side of the second connection port, the bottom of the main body of the breeding box is fixedly connected to a support leg, the top of the main body of the breeding box is rotatably connected to a top plate, and the inner wall of the main body of the breeding box is fixedly connected to a sound insulation layer.

[0013] A further improvement of this utility model is that: a ventilation cover is fixedly connected to the top of the top plate, ventilation openings are provided on both sides of the ventilation cover, a transparent observation plate is fixedly connected to the top of the ventilation opening, a telescopic rod is fixedly connected to one side of the ventilation cover, and a spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the telescopic rod.

[0014] A further improvement of this utility model is that: a locking block is fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic rod, cover plates are slidably connected to both sides of the ventilation cover, and a locking plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cover plate.

[0015] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the technological progress achieved by this utility model compared to the prior art is as follows:

[0016] 1. This utility model provides an experimental rat breeding cage, which consists of a rat living cage, a rat breeding box, a connecting cover, a limiting ring, a connecting pipe, a rotating shaft, a knob, a partition, and a second connecting port. By setting up a connecting channel, the breeder connects the connecting cover to the first and second connecting ports with threads during installation, and fixes the connecting pipe to the rat living cage and the rat breeding box. By rotating the knob, the rotating shaft is driven to rotate, which in turn drives the partition to rotate until the partition is perpendicular to the connecting pipe, so that the connecting pipe can be unobstructed. This allows the rats to move between the rat living cage and the rat breeding box through the connecting channel. The device connects two different environments, adapts to the habits of rats, and is convenient for breeders to operate.

[0017] 2. This utility model provides a laboratory mouse rearing cage, which consists of a support plate, a main cage body, a perforated bottom plate, a limiting groove, a sliding rod, a scraper, a trough, a cleaning box, a pull handle, and a top cover. In use, the caretaker releases the fixing buckles, rotates to open the top cover, and places the mouse into the rearing cage. During normal rearing, the mouse's living habits can be observed through the main cage body, and feeding is convenient. When the mouse defecates, the feces fall into the cleaning box through the through-hole at the top of the perforated bottom plate. To keep the inside of the cage dry, when there is too much food and feces left on the top of the perforated bottom plate, the keeper can pull the sliding rod along the inner wall of the limiting groove, causing the scraper to slide on the top surface of the perforated bottom plate, scraping the remaining food and feces from the trough into the cleaning box. After cleaning, the keeper can pull the handle to slide it along the inner wall of the support plate for cleaning. This facilitates the raising of rodents and allows for timely disposal of excrement, avoiding the growth of bacteria due to untimely excrement cleaning, which can affect the health of the rodents.

[0018] 3. This utility model provides a laboratory mouse breeding cage. Through the cooperation of a connecting port, a breeding box body, support legs, a top plate, a sound insulation layer, a ventilation cover, a ventilation opening, a transparent observation panel, a telescopic rod, a spring, a locking block, a cover plate, and a locking plate, the mice enter the breeding box during breeding activities. The sealed breeding box body and top plate block light, the support legs prevent the breeding box from contacting the ground and prevent internal moisture. The sound insulation layer on the inner wall of the breeding box body reduces external noise interference during breeding activities. The ventilation cover on the top of the top plate allows air to enter the main body of the breeding box through the ventilation opening. When it is necessary to observe the breeding habits of the rodents, the telescopic rod can be retracted by squeezing the locking block, which in turn causes the spring to retract and slide the cover off. The breeding habits of the rodents can be observed through the transparent observation plate on the top of the ventilation cover by flashlight. After the observation is completed, simply slide the cover along the outer wall of the ventilation cover until the spring pushes the locking block to lock it at both ends of the plate. The device provides an environment suitable for rodent breeding, reduces external influences, and makes it easy for the breeder to observe. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the rodent cage of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the connection channel of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the rodent breeding box of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is an enlarged structural diagram of point A in this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Rodent cage; 11. Support plate; 12. Main body of the cage; 13. Perforated bottom plate; 14. Limiting groove; 15. Sliding rod; 16. Scraper; 17. Leakage channel; 18. Cleaning box; 19. Pull handle; 110. Connection port one; 111. Top cover; 2. Connection channel; 21. Connection cover; 22. Limiting ring; 23. Connection pipe; 24. Rotating shaft; 25. Knob; 26. Partition; 3. Rodent breeding box; 31. Connection port two; 32. Main body of the breeding box; 33. Support leg; 34. Top plate; 35. Sound insulation layer; 36. Ventilation cover; 37. Ventilation opening; 38. Transparent observation panel; 39. Telescopic rod; 310. Spring; 311. Locking block; 312. Cover plate; 313. Locking plate; 4. Fixing buckle. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments:

[0026] Example 1

[0027] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides an experimental rat breeding cage, including a rat living cage 1, a connecting channel 2 on one side of the rat living cage 1, a rat breeding box 3 at one end of the connecting channel 2, and a fixing buckle 4 between the rat breeding box 3 and one side of the rat living cage 1; the connecting channel 2 includes a connecting cover 21, the inner wall of the connecting cover 21 is threadedly connected to the rat living cage 1 and the rat breeding box 3, a limiting ring 22 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the connecting cover 21, a connecting pipe 23 is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting ring 22, a rotating shaft 24 is rotatably connected to the top of the connecting pipe 23, a knob 25 is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft 24, and a partition 26 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft 24.

[0028] In this embodiment, by setting up a connection channel 2, the breeder can thread the connection cover 21 to the connection port 110 and the connection port 31 during installation, and fix the connection pipe 23 to the rodent living cage 1 and the rodent breeding box 3. By rotating the knob 25, the rotating shaft 24 is driven to rotate, and the rotating shaft 24 drives the partition 26 to rotate until the partition 26 is perpendicular to the connection pipe 23, so that the connection pipe 23 can be unobstructed, allowing the rodents to move between the rodent living cage 1 and the rodent breeding box 3 through the connection channel 2.

[0029] Example 2

[0030] like Figure 1-5As shown, based on Embodiment 1, this utility model provides a technical solution: Preferably, the rodent cage 1 includes a connection port 110, the outer wall of the connection port 1 is threadedly connected to the connection cover, the cage body 12 is fixedly connected to one side of the connection port 110, the top of the cage body 12 is rotatably connected to the top of the cage body 12, the bottom of the cage body 12 is fixedly connected to an open bottom plate 13, the top of the open bottom plate 13 is provided with a sluice groove 17, the two sides of the cage body 12 are provided with limiting grooves 14, the inner wall of the limiting grooves 14 is slidably connected to a sliding rod 15, the two sides of the sliding rod 15 are fixedly connected to scrapers 16, the bottom of the cage body 12 is fixedly connected to a support plate 11, the inner wall of the support plate 11 is slidably connected to a cleaning box 18, and one end of the cleaning box 18 is fixedly connected to a handle 19.

[0031] In this embodiment, during use, the caretaker releases the fixing buckle 4, rotates to open the top cover 111, and places the rodent into the rodent cage 1. During normal feeding, the rodent in the rodent cage 1 can be observed through the cage body 12 to observe its living habits and facilitate feeding. When the rodent defecates, the feces fall into the cleaning box 18 through the through hole at the top of the perforated bottom plate 13, keeping the inside of the cage body 12 dry. When there is too much food and feces remaining on the top of the perforated bottom plate 13, the caretaker can pull the sliding rod 15 to slide along the inner wall of the limiting groove 14, causing the scraper 16 to slide on the top surface of the perforated bottom plate 13, scraping the remaining food and feces from the trough 17 into the cleaning box 18. After cleaning, the caretaker can pull the handle 19 to slide along the inner wall of the support plate 11 to remove and clean it.

[0032] Example 3

[0033] like Figure 1-5 As shown, based on Embodiment 1, this utility model provides a technical solution: Preferably, the rodent breeding box 3 includes a second connection port 31, the outer wall of the second connection port 31 is threadedly connected to the connecting cover 21, a breeding box body 32 is fixedly connected to one side of the second connection port 31, a support leg 33 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the breeding box body 32, a top plate 34 is rotatably connected to the top of the breeding box body 32, a sound insulation layer 35 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the breeding box body 32, a ventilation cover 36 is fixedly connected to the top of the top plate 34, ventilation openings 37 are provided on both sides of the ventilation cover 36, a transparent observation plate 38 is fixedly connected to the top of the ventilation opening 37, a telescopic rod 39 is fixedly connected to one side of the ventilation cover 36, a spring 310 is sleeved on the outer wall of the telescopic rod 39, a locking block 311 is fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic rod 39, a cover plate 312 is slidably connected to both sides of the ventilation cover 36, and a locking plate 313 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cover plate 312.

[0034] In this embodiment, when raising mice for breeding activities, the mice enter the breeding box 3. The sealed breeding box body 32 and top plate 34 block light. The support legs 33 prevent the breeding box 3 from contacting the ground and prevent the inside from getting damp. The sound insulation layer 35 is set on the inner wall of the breeding box body 32 to reduce the interference of external noise when raising mice for breeding activities. The ventilation cover 36 set on the top of the top plate 34 allows air to enter the breeding box body 32 through the ventilation opening 37. When it is necessary to observe the breeding habits of the raised mice, the telescopic rod 39 can be retracted by squeezing the locking block 311, which drives the spring 310 to retract and slide the cover plate 312 off. The breeding habits of the raised mice can be observed by flashlight through the transparent observation plate 38 set on the top of the ventilation cover 36. After the observation, the cover plate 312 can be slid along the outer wall of the ventilation cover 36 until the spring 310 pushes the locking block 311 to lock into the two ends of the locking plate 313.

[0035] The working principle of the experimental rat cage will be explained in detail below.

[0036] like Figure 1-5As shown, during use, the handler releases the fixing buckle 4, rotates to open the top cover 111, and places the rodent into the rodent enclosure 1. During normal feeding, the rodent in the enclosure 1 can be observed for its habits through the enclosure body 12, and feeding is convenient. When the rodent defecates, the feces fall into the cleaning box 18 through the through-hole at the top of the perforated bottom plate 13, keeping the inside of the enclosure body 12 dry. When there is too much food and feces remaining on the top of the perforated bottom plate 13, the handler can slide the sliding rod 15 along the inner wall of the limiting groove 14. The scraper 16 slides on the top surface of the perforated bottom plate 13, scraping away remaining food and feces from the trough 17 into the cleaning box 18. After cleaning, the keeper can pull the handle 19 to slide it along the inner wall of the support plate 11 for cleaning. Through the connection channel 2, the keeper can thread the connecting cover 21 to the first connection port 110 and the second connection port 31 during installation. The connecting pipe 23 is then fixedly connected to the rodent living cage 1 and the rodent breeding box 3. Rotating the knob 25 drives the rotating shaft 24 to rotate, which in turn drives the partition 26 to rotate. The partition 26 is perpendicular to the connecting pipe 23, ensuring unobstructed passage for the connecting pipe 23. This allows the rodents to move between the rodent housing 1 and the rodent breeding box 3 via the connecting passage 2. When the rodents are breeding, they enter the breeding box 3. The sealed breeding box body 32 and top plate 34 block light, and the support legs 33 prevent the breeding box 3 from contacting the ground, thus preventing internal moisture. A sound insulation layer 35 is installed on the inner wall of the breeding box body 32 to reduce external noise interference during breeding activities. The top plate... The ventilation cover 36 on the top of 34 allows air to enter the breeding box body 32 through the ventilation opening 37. When it is necessary to observe the breeding habits of the raised mice, the telescopic rod 39 can be retracted by squeezing the locking block 311, which in turn causes the spring 310 to retract, and the cover plate 312 can be slid off. The breeding habits of the raised mice can be observed through the transparent observation plate 38 on the top of the ventilation cover 36 with a flashlight. After the observation is completed, simply slide the cover plate 312 along the outer wall of the ventilation cover 36 until the spring 310 pushes the locking block 311 to lock into the two ends of the locking plate 313.

[0037] The present invention has been described in detail above. However, modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, any modifications or improvements that do not depart from the spirit of the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A laboratory rat rearing cage, comprising a rat living cage (1), characterized in that: A connecting channel (2) is provided on one side of the rodent living cage (1), and a rodent breeding box (3) is provided at one end of the connecting channel (2). A fixing buckle (4) is provided between the rodent breeding box (3) and one side of the rodent living cage (1). The connecting channel (2) includes a connecting cover (21). The inner wall of the connecting cover (21) is threadedly connected to the rodent living cage (1) and the rodent breeding box (3). The inner wall of the connecting cover (21) is rotatably connected to a limiting ring (22). A connecting pipe (23) is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting ring (22).

2. The experimental mouse rearing cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the connecting tube (23) is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft (24), the top of the rotating shaft (24) is fixedly connected to a knob (25), and the bottom of the rotating shaft (24) is fixedly connected to a partition (26).

3. The experimental mouse rearing cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rodent cage (1) includes a connection port (110), the outer wall of which is threadedly connected to a connection cover (21). A cage body (12) is fixedly connected to one side of the connection port (110), a top cover (111) is rotatably connected to the top of the cage body (12), and a perforated bottom plate (13) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cage body (12). A sluice groove (17) is provided on the top of the perforated bottom plate (13), and limit grooves (14) are provided on both sides of the cage body (12).

4. The experimental mouse rearing cage according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner wall of the limiting groove (14) is slidably connected to a sliding rod (15), and scrapers (16) are fixedly connected to both sides of the sliding rod (15). The bottom of the main body of the living cage (12) is fixedly connected to a support plate (11), and a cleaning box (18) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the support plate (11). One end of the cleaning box (18) is fixedly connected to a handle (19).

5. The laboratory mouse rearing cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rodent breeding box (3) includes a second connection port (31), the outer wall of the second connection port (31) is threadedly connected to the connecting cover (21), the main body of the breeding box (32) is fixedly connected to one side of the second connection port (31), the bottom of the main body of the breeding box (32) is fixedly connected to the support leg (33), the top of the main body of the breeding box (32) is rotatably connected to the top plate (34), and the inner wall of the main body of the breeding box (32) is fixedly connected to the sound insulation layer (35).

6. The experimental mouse rearing cage according to claim 5, characterized in that: A ventilation cover (36) is fixedly connected to the top of the top plate (34). Ventilation openings (37) are provided on both sides of the ventilation cover (36). A transparent observation plate (38) is fixedly connected to the top of the ventilation opening (37). A telescopic rod (39) is fixedly connected to one side of the ventilation cover (36). A spring (310) is sleeved on the outer wall of the telescopic rod (39).

7. The experimental mouse rearing cage according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the telescopic rod (39) is fixedly connected to a locking block (311), and the two sides of the ventilation cover (36) are slidably connected to cover plates (312). The bottom of the cover plate (312) is fixedly connected to a locking plate (313).

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