Sleep deprivation device

Abstract

The sleep deprivation device comprises a transparent box body with an opening in the top face, a water inlet is formed in the side wall of the box body in a communicating mode, a water outlet is formed in the bottom face of the box body in a communicating mode, a plurality of supporting legs are symmetrically arranged on the bottom face of the box body, and a valve is arranged on the water outlet; the cylindrical transparent cover mouse cages are placed in the box body in an upside-down mode, the bottom faces of the transparent cover mouse cages are open, a plurality of water inlet and outlet holes are evenly formed in the periphery of the open end in a surrounding mode, and water drinkers and feeders are arranged on the side walls of the transparent cover mouse cages. By arranging the cylindrical transparent cover mouse cages, mice are difficult to sleep by leaning against the edges of the transparent cover mouse cages, water is injected into the box body through the water inlet by closing the valve, the water enters the transparent cover mouse cages through the water inlet and outlet holes, water can be injected into the transparent cover mouse cages in the box body at the same time, and the liquid level heights are equal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal experimental equipment technology, specifically to a sleep deprivation device. Background Technology

[0002] In biomedical research, sleep deprivation experiments are frequently conducted to investigate the physiological and behavioral effects of sleep. Traditional sleep deprivation methods typically involve altering the living environment of mice to an aquatic one to prevent them from entering a deep, prone sleep state. However, this traditional method has several limitations, restricting its experimental effectiveness and applicability.

[0003] First, the traditional rectangular cage design is not conducive to completely preventing mice from falling asleep. When mice experience severe sleep deprivation, they tend to seek the most comfortable position for a short rest, often sitting in a corner of the cage to enter a light sleep. This phenomenon significantly affects the effectiveness of sleep deprivation, making experimental results inaccurate and failing to meet the rigorous requirements of scientific research.

[0004] Secondly, because mice not only defecate in their living space but also gnaw on food, these behaviors can quickly pollute the aquatic environment. To maintain the cleanliness of the aquatic environment, researchers need to regularly change the water in each cage and use a ruler to measure the water level in each cage to ensure that the water level is the same in different cages. This operation is time-consuming and labor-intensive, which is not conducive to the efficient conduct of the experiment.

[0005] Therefore, this application proposes a sleep deprivation device to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The main purpose of this invention is to address the above-mentioned shortcomings and provide a sleep deprivation device that can fill multiple cages with water at one time, and ensure that the water level in each cage is the same.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A sleep deprivation device includes: a transparent box with an opening on the top, a water inlet connected to the side wall of the box, a water outlet connected to the bottom and symmetrically arranged with multiple supporting legs, and a valve on the water outlet; multiple cylindrical transparent cages placed upside down in the box, with openings on the bottom, and multiple water inlet and outlet holes evenly arranged around the opening ends, and a water drinker and a feeder arranged on the side wall.

[0009] Further, the inner cavity bottom surface of the transparent box body is fixedly provided with a plurality of rubber pads corresponding to the transparent cover mouse cage, and the top surface is provided with a slot inserted with the open end of the transparent cover mouse cage.

[0010] Further, after the open end of the transparent cover mouse cage is fully inserted into the slot, the bottom end height of the water inlet and outlet hole is higher than the upper edge height of the slot.

[0011] Further, a scale line is arranged on the outer sidewall of the box body, for measuring the water level height in the box body.

[0012] Further, a lifting hole is symmetrically arranged on the sidewall of the box body.

[0013] Further, an insertion plate is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the transparent cover mouse cage, a gap between the insertion plate and the inner wall of the transparent cover mouse cage forms an insertion slot, an insertion plate is slidably inserted into the insertion slot, and a supporting plate perpendicular to the axis of the transparent cover mouse cage is fixedly arranged on the insertion plate.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the utility model lie in:

[0015] The utility model discloses a cylindrical transparent cover mouse cage, which makes it difficult for mice to enter sleep by leaning on the edge, and water is injected into the box body through the water inlet after closing the valve, and the water enters the transparent cover mouse cage through the water inlet and outlet hole, so that multiple transparent cover mouse cages in the box body can be injected with water at the same liquid level, and the water in the box body and the transparent cover mouse cage flows out from the water outlet under the action of gravity after opening the valve, so that the box body and the transparent cover mouse cage can be simply washed with clean water, and water can be injected into the box body through the water inlet again, so that the water injection and water replacement process is convenient to operate and a lot of operation time is saved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] The drawings accompanying the specification provide further understanding of the utility model, and the schematic embodiments of the utility model and the description thereof are used to explain the utility model, and do not constitute improper limitation on the utility model. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 It is the overall structure schematic view of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is the bottom structure schematic view of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is the box body half-section structure schematic view of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is the transparent cover mouse cage and rubber pad insertion schematic view of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 It is the inside structure schematic view of transparent cover mouse cage of one embodiment of the utility model.

[0022] In the drawing: 1, box body; 2, water inlet; 3, water outlet; 4, supporting leg; 5, valve; 6, transparent cover mouse cage; 7, water inlet and outlet hole; 8, water dispenser; 9, feeder; 10, rubber pad; 11, slot; 12, scale; 13, lifting hole; 14, plug-in board; 15, plug-in slot; 16, plug board; 17, supporting plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be described below in conjunction with the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments. The embodiments in the application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by the ordinary skilled in the art without creative labor belong to the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0024] As Figures 1-5 shown, the utility model provides a sleep deprivation device, including:

[0025] The transparent box body 1 of top surface opening is provided with water inlet 2 on the side wall, and the bottom surface is provided with water outlet 3 and symmetrically with multiple supporting legs 4, and the water outlet 3 is provided with valve 5;

[0026] Multiple cylindrical transparent cover mouse cages 6 are placed in the box body 1 in reverse, the bottom surface is open, multiple water inlet and outlet holes 7 are evenly arranged around the opening end, and the side wall is provided with water dispenser 8 and feeder 9.

[0027] When using, first, the transparent cover mouse cage 6 is placed in the inner cavity of the box body 1, and the experimental mouse is placed in it, because the transparent cover mouse cage 6 is cylindrical as a whole, the mouse is difficult to enter sleep by leaning on the edge, then the valve 5 is closed, and the water body is injected into the box body 1 through the water inlet 2, the water body enters the transparent cover mouse cage 6 through the water inlet and outlet hole 7, when the liquid level in the box body 1 reaches the appropriate height, the water injection is stopped, at this time, the water injection in each transparent cover mouse cage 6 is completed, and the liquid level is equal; when the water body in the transparent cover mouse cage 6 needs to be replaced, the valve 5 is opened, and the water body in the box body 1 and the transparent cover mouse cage 6 flows out from the water outlet 3 under the action of gravity, after the box body 1 and the transparent cover mouse cage 6 are simply washed with clean water, the water can be injected into the box body 1 through the water inlet 2 again, the whole water injection and water replacement process is convenient to operate, and a lot of operation time is saved.

[0028] In an embodiment, the inner cavity bottom surface of the transparent box 1 is fixedly provided with a plurality of rubber pads 10, which correspond to the transparent cover mouse cage 6 one by one, and the top surface is provided with a slot 11 which is inserted with the open end of the transparent cover mouse cage 6.

[0029] In this way, when the open end of the transparent cover mouse cage 6 is inserted into the slot 11, a certain limiting effect is formed on the transparent cover mouse cage 6, so that the transparent cover mouse cage 6 cannot easily slide in the box 1, ensuring its stability during use and not being driven by the thrust of the mice or water flow. In addition, the transparent cover mouse cage 6 can be directly lifted to separate the two, so as to clean the transparent cover mouse cage 6.

[0030] In an embodiment, after the open end of the transparent cover mouse cage 6 is fully inserted into the slot 11, the bottom end of the water inlet and outlet hole 7 is higher than the upper edge height of the slot 11.

[0031] In this way, after the transparent cover mouse cage 6 is inserted into the slot 11, it is ensured that the water inlet and outlet hole 7 will not be blocked, thereby ensuring the normal realization and efficient implementation of the water inlet and outlet function of the water inlet and outlet hole 7.

[0032] In an embodiment, a scale line 12 is provided on the outer side wall of the box 1, which is used to measure the height of the water level in the box 1.

[0033] In this way, when water is injected into the box 1, the liquid level in the box 1 can be observed in real time to control the water inflow and stop injecting water at any time, without the need to use a measuring scale.

[0034] In an embodiment, lifting holes 13 are symmetrically provided on the side wall of the box 1.

[0035] In this way, after the user's hand passes through the lifting hole 13, there is a good force point on the box 1, and the box 1 can be easily carried.

[0036] In an embodiment, an insertion plate 14 is fixedly provided on the inner wall of the transparent cover mouse cage 6, the gap between the insertion plate 14 and the inner wall of the transparent cover mouse cage 6 constitutes an insertion slot 15, and an insertion plate 16 is slidably inserted into the insertion slot 15, and a supporting plate 17 perpendicular to the axis of the transparent cover mouse cage 6 is fixedly provided on the insertion plate 16.

[0037] The supporting plate 17 provides a plane for the mice to lie down and sleep. In actual use, the height of the liquid surface in the transparent cover mouse cage 6 should be lower than the height of the supporting plate 17. In this way, after the insertion plate 16 is inserted into the insertion slot 15, the installation of the supporting plate 17 is completed, and the disassembly is also the same, which is convenient and fast. In the transparent cover mouse cage 6 as an experimental group, the supporting plate 17 needs to be removed so that the mice cannot sleep, but in the transparent cover mouse cage 6 as a control group, the supporting plate 17 needs to be installed, and the mice can sleep on it, thereby comparing with the experimental group.

[0038] It is apparent for a person skilled in the art that the present application is not restricted to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, but that the present application can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present application. The embodiments should therefore be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the present application being indicated by the appended claims rather than by the above description, and all changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced therein.

[0039] It should be noted that if the present application embodiments involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement condition, etc. between components in a certain posture, and if the certain posture changes, the directional indications also change accordingly.

[0040] In addition, "a plurality of" means two or more. In addition, the technical solutions of each embodiment can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the realization of a person skilled in the art, when the combination of technical solutions appears contradictory or unachievable, it should be considered that the combination of technical solutions does not exist, nor within the scope of protection required by the present application.

Claims

1. A sleep deprivator, characterized in that, Include: The top surface of the transparent box (1), the box (1) side wall is provided with water inlet (2) communication, bottom surface is provided with water outlet (3) and symmetrically arranged with a plurality of support feet (4), the water outlet (3) is provided with valve (5); A plurality of cylindrical transparent cover mouse cage (6), upside down in the box (1), the bottom surface is open, the opening end of the circumference is uniformly provided with a plurality of water inlet and outlet (7), the side wall is provided with drinking fountain (8) and feeder (9).

2. A sleep deprivator as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that The inner cavity of the transparent box (1) is fixedly provided with a plurality of rubber pads (10), and the rubber pads (10) correspond to the transparent cover mouse cage (6) one by one, and the top surface is provided with a slot (11) inserted with the opening end of the transparent cover mouse cage (6).

3. A sleep deprivator as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that After the opening end of the transparent cover mouse cage (6) is completely inserted into the slot (11), the bottom end height of the water inlet and outlet (7) is higher than the upper edge height of the slot (11).

4. A sleep deprivator as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that The outer side wall of the box (1) is provided with a scale line (12) for measuring the height of the water level in the box (1).

5. A sleep deprivator as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that The side wall of the box (1) is symmetrically provided with a lifting hole (13).

6. A sleep deprivator as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that The inner wall of the transparent cover mouse cage (6) is fixedly provided with an insertion plate (14), and the gap between the insertion plate (14) and the inner wall of the transparent cover mouse cage (6) constitutes an insertion slot (15), and the insertion slot (15) is slidably inserted with an insertion plate (16), and the insertion plate (16) is fixedly provided with a supporting plate (17) perpendicular to the axis of the transparent cover mouse cage (6).

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