Transfer cage for transferring and fixing experimental animals

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of cages for experimental animals, in particular to a transfer cage for transferring and fixing experimental animals, which comprises a main body component, a transfer cage, a fixing structure and a connecting structure, and the fixing structure and the connecting structure are arranged on the outer wall of the transfer cage. Through the design of the fixing block, the movable channel, the first fixing pin and the plug pin, the rear baffle and the front baffle can be quickly assembled and disassembled, tools such as screws are not needed, the operation process is greatly simplified, the working efficiency is improved, the fixing connector and the connecting plug are combined, and through a screw joint and quick clamping mechanism, the assembly efficiency is improved. The hook can be easily installed on the transfer cage and is convenient to disassemble, the size when the hook is not used is effectively reduced, and the risk of accidental hooking is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cages for laboratory animals, specifically a transport cage for transporting and securing laboratory animals. Background Technology

[0002] In biomedical research, the transport and immobilization of laboratory animals is an indispensable part of the experimental process. As the primary means of transporting laboratory animals, transport cages must not only ensure the safety and comfort of the animals during transport, but also be easy for operators to use and manage.

[0003] Traditional transport cages often use screws to fix the front and rear baffles. This method of fixing not only requires operators to carry tools such as screwdrivers, but also, in emergency situations (such as when quickly transferring laboratory animals), the cumbersome screw fixing may delay the operation time and increase the difficulty of the work.

[0004] Many transport cages also have hooks on top for hanging or moving them. However, these hooks are often overly complex, easily getting stuck or requiring specific tools to remove, increasing the complexity of operation. Furthermore, when the transport cage is not in use, the top hooks can easily snag on other objects or people, not only affecting storage space but also posing a risk of falling. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model is proposed.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a transport cage for transporting and fixing experimental animals, comprising a main body component, including a transport cage, a handle provided at the end of the transport cage, a rear baffle and a front baffle provided on the outer wall of the transport cage, and a hook provided at the end of the transport cage.

[0007] The outer wall of the transfer cage is also provided with a fixing structure, which cooperates with the rear baffle and the front baffle to fix the rear baffle and the front baffle to the outer wall of the transfer cage.

[0008] The hook end is provided with a connecting structure and the end of the connecting structure is fixed to the end of the transfer cage for fixing the hook.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the transport cage for transporting and fixing experimental animals according to the present invention, the fixing structure includes a fixing block, the fixing block is fixed to the outer wall of the transport cage, the inner wall of the fixing block has an movable channel for the first fixing pin of the outer wall of the rear baffle to enter, the outer wall of the first fixing pin has a first notch, a movable plate is provided inside the fixing block, the end face of the movable plate is provided with a pin and the pin cooperates with the first notch to fix the first fixing pin.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the transport cage for transporting and fixing experimental animals according to the present invention, wherein: the end of the movable plate is provided with a first elastic element for pushing the movable plate to fix it to the inner wall of the first notch, and the outer wall of the movable plate is also provided with a push block and the end of the push block extends to the outer wall of the fixing block for pushing the movable plate to move on the inner wall of the fixing block.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the transport cage for transporting and securing laboratory animals according to this utility model, the connection structure includes a fixed connector and a connecting plug. The fixed connector is fixed inside the transport cage, and the connecting plug is screwed to the end of the hook for quick connection with the fixed connector to install the hook.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the transport cage for transporting and fixing experimental animals according to the present invention, wherein: the inner wall of the fixing joint is provided with a first movable column and the outer wall of the first movable column is sleeved with a second elastic member, the second elastic member being used to push the first movable column upward on the inner wall of the fixing joint; the inner wall of the connecting plug is provided with a second movable column and the outer wall of the second movable column is sleeved with a fourth elastic member, the fourth elastic member being used to push the second movable column.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the transport cage for transporting and fixing experimental animals according to the present invention, wherein: the end of the connecting plug is provided with an outer ring, the outer ring cooperates with a ball provided at the end of the fixing connector, and the ball is used to engage the outer ring to fix the connecting plug.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the transport cage for transporting and fixing experimental animals according to the present invention, the outer wall of the fixing joint is further provided with a pushing ring, the inner wall of the pushing ring is provided with an inner ring for pushing the ball to engage with the inner wall of the outer ring, and the end of the inner ring is further provided with a third elastic element.

[0015] Another beneficial effect of this utility model is that, through the design of the fixing block, the movable channel, the first fixing pin, and the latch, the rear baffle and the front baffle can be quickly installed and disassembled without the need for screws or other tools, which greatly simplifies the operation process and improves work efficiency. The first elastic element pushes the movable plate and the latch to ensure that the latch can be firmly inserted into the first notch to lock the baffle. At the same time, the push block design facilitates manual unlocking and convenient disassembly of the baffle. The combination of the fixing joint and the connecting plug, through the screw connection and quick engagement mechanism, allows the hook to be easily installed on the transfer cage and is easy to disassemble, effectively reducing the volume when idle and avoiding the risk of accidental snagging. The fixing joint and the connecting plug are both equipped with movable columns and elastic elements inside, which generate thrust through mutual resistance. Combined with the engagement mechanism of the ball and the outer ring, the stability of the hook during transportation is ensured, and it is also easy to unlock by pushing the ring. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Among them:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the transport cage used for transporting and securing laboratory animals according to this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the main component of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the front baffle and the rear baffle of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the diagram.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a side sectional view of the connection structure of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the hook and the connector plug of this utility model.

[0023] Reference numerals: 100, main component; 101, transfer cage; 1011, observation hole; 102, handle; 103, rear baffle; 1031, first fixing pin; 1032, first notch; 104, front baffle; 1041, second fixing pin; 1042, second notch; 105, hook;

[0024] 200. Fixed structure; 201. Fixed block; 202. Movable channel; 203. Movable plate; 204. Pin; 205. First elastic element; 206. Push block;

[0025] 300. Connecting structure; 301. Fixed joint; 302. First movable column; 303. Second elastic element; 304. Ball bearing;

[0026] 401. Push ring; 402. Inner ring; 403. Third elastic element; 501. Connecting plug; 502. Second movable column; 503. Fourth elastic element; 504. Outer ring. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0029] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] Reference Figures 1-3 This is the first embodiment of the present invention, which provides a transport cage for transporting and securing laboratory animals.

[0032] The main component 100 includes a transfer cage 101, a handle 102 at the end of the transfer cage 101, a rear baffle 103 and a front baffle 104 on the outer wall of the transfer cage 101, and a hook 105 at the end of the transfer cage 101.

[0033] The outer wall of the transfer cage 101 is also provided with a fixing structure 200, which cooperates with the rear baffle 103 and the front baffle 104 to fix the rear baffle 103 and the front baffle 104 to the outer wall of the transfer cage 101.

[0034] The end of the hook 105 is provided with a connecting structure 300 and the end of the connecting structure 300 is fixed to the end of the transfer cage 101 for fixing the hook 105.

[0035] The transport cage 101 has several observation holes 1011 on its outer wall for observing the experimental animals inside, such as marmosets. The entire transport cage 101 can be lifted using the top handle 102 for easy transport to the laboratory. The top hook 105 allows the transport cage 101 to be easily hung on a rearing cage or other location for convenient placement. The connecting structure 300 at the bottom of the hook 105 facilitates disassembly and detachment from the transport cage 101, reducing the size of the transport cage 101 when not in use and preventing the hook from accidentally snagging on clothing or other objects and causing it to fall and be damaged. The fixing structure 200 on the outer wall of the transport cage 101 cooperates with the rear baffle 103 and the front baffle 104, allowing for quick installation and removal of the rear baffle 103 and the front baffle 104, avoiding the cumbersome traditional screw fixing and tool limitations.

[0036] The front baffle 104 of the transport cage 101 can be docked with the rear baffle of the monkey chair. Since the front baffle 104 and rear baffle 103 of the transport cage 101 can be quickly removed from above the transport cage 101 via the fixing structure 200, the docking can be completed quickly. A pusher plate enters the transport cage 101 from the rear baffle 103 position. The outer wall of the pusher plate fits against the inner wall of the transport cage 101, used to push the marmoset from the front baffle 104 position into the monkey chair, facilitating subsequent experiments. During transport, the use of a pusher plate avoids the excessive stimulation to the marmoset caused by directly grasping it with gloves in traditional methods, effectively reducing the marmoset's stress response and ensuring the smooth progress of the experiment.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] Reference Figures 1-4 This is the second embodiment of the present invention, which is based on the previous embodiment.

[0039] Specifically, the fixing structure 200 includes a fixing block 201, which is fixed to the outer wall of the transfer cage 101. The inner wall of the fixing block 201 has an active channel 202 for the first fixing pin 1031 on the outer wall of the rear baffle 103 to enter. The outer wall of the first fixing pin 1031 has a first notch 1032. A movable plate 203 is provided inside the fixing block 201. A pin 204 is provided on the end face of the movable plate 203 and the pin 204 cooperates with the first notch 1032 to fix the first fixing pin 1031.

[0040] Two fixing structures 200 are provided, which cooperate with the rear baffle 103 and the front baffle 104 respectively. The front baffle 104 has the same structure as the rear baffle 103. The front baffle 104 has the same second fixing pin 1041 as the rear baffle 103, and the second fixing pin 1041 has the same second notch.

[0041] When the rear baffle 103 is laterally installed on the rear door of the transfer cage 101, the first fixing pin 1041 of the rear baffle 103 enters the movable channel 202 opened on the surface of the fixing block 201. The inclined surface of the initial end of the first fixing pin 1031 cooperates with the inclined surface of the bottom of the pin 204 to squeeze the pin 204, so that the pin 204 drives the movable plate 203 to move upward inside the fixing block 201. When the bottom end of the pin 204 slides to the first notch 1032 on the surface of the first fixing pin 1031, the pin 204 falls down and engages in the first notch 1032 to fix the first fixing pin 1031, so that the rear baffle 103 is fixed to the outer wall of the transfer cage 101.

[0042] Preferably, the movable plate 203 is provided with a first elastic element 205 at its end for pushing the movable plate 203 to fix it to the inner wall of the first notch 1032. The outer wall of the movable plate 203 is also provided with a push block 206 and the end of the push block 206 extends to the outer wall of the fixed block 201 for pushing the movable plate 203 to move on the inner wall of the fixed block 201.

[0043] The first elastic element 205 is located above the movable plate 203. The movable plate 203 is lowered by the action of the first elastic element 205. The first elastic element 205 restricts the movable plate 203, preventing the movable plate 203 from moving easily inside the fixed block 201. The pin 204 is fixed in the first notch 1032, and the rear baffle 103 is fixed.

[0044] Example 3

[0045] Reference Figures 2-6 This is the third embodiment of the present invention, which is based on the previous embodiment.

[0046] Specifically, the connection structure 300 includes a fixed connector 301 and a connecting plug 501. The fixed connector 301 is fixed inside the transfer cage 101, and the connecting plug 501 is screwed to the end of the hook 105 for quick connection with the fixed connector 301 to install the hook 105.

[0047] The fixed connector 301 is fixedly installed inside the transfer cage 101, and the connecting plug 501 is screwed to the bottom of the hook 105 and fixed to the bottom of the hook 105. The hook 105 can be quickly installed on the top of the transfer cage 101 by the quick engagement and fixation of the connecting plug 501 and the fixed connector 301, which facilitates the installation and removal of the hook 105.

[0048] Preferably, the inner wall of the fixed connector 301 is provided with a first movable post 302 and the outer wall of the first movable post 302 is sleeved with a second elastic member 303. The second elastic member 303 is used to push the first movable post 302 upward on the inner wall of the fixed connector 301. The inner wall of the connector plug 501 is provided with a second movable post 502 and the outer wall of the second movable post 502 is sleeved with a fourth elastic member 503. The fourth elastic member 503 is used to push the second movable post 502.

[0049] Among them, such as Figure 5 As shown, the first movable post 302 and the second movable post 502 are arranged opposite to each other, and the surfaces are respectively fitted with a first elastic element 303 and a fourth elastic element 503. When the connector 501 is inserted into the fixed connector 301, the first movable post 302 and the second movable post 502 abut against each other, respectively squeezing the first elastic element 303 and the fourth elastic element 503, which together generate a force that pushes the connector 501 outward. At the same time, due to the cooperation between the outer wall of the connector 501 and the inner wall structure of the fixed connector 301, the connector 501 is fixed inside the fixed connector 301.

[0050] The connector 501 has an outer ring 504 at its end, which engages with a ball 304 at the end of the fixed connector 301. The ball 304 engages with the outer ring 504 to secure the connector 501.

[0051] Among them, such as Figure 6 As shown, the outer ring 504 is fixed at the top of the connector 501 and cooperates with the ball 304 inside the fixed connector 301. When the ball 304 is squeezed from the outside, it will be locked inside the outer ring 504, so that the connector 501 cannot move inside the fixed connector 301.

[0052] Preferably, the outer wall of the fixed joint 301 is also fitted with a push ring 401, and the inner wall of the push ring 401 is provided with an inner ring 402 for pushing the ball 304 to engage with the inner wall of the outer ring 504. The end of the inner ring 402 is also provided with a third elastic element 403.

[0053] Among them, the pushing ring 401 is sleeved on the outside of the fixed joint 301. Under the influence of the third elastic element 403 below the inner ring 402, the inner ring 402 is located outside the ball 304 without the influence of external force, and the ball 304 is pushed inward by the inner ring 402.

[0054] When the connector 501 is to be fixed inside the fixed connector 301, the push ring 401 needs to be moved downward first. At this time, the ball 304 loses the squeezing of the inner ring 402 and can retract inward at the top of the fixed connector 301, so that the connector 501 can enter the fixed connector 301.

[0055] After the connector 501 enters the fixed connector 301, the push ring 401 is released. The third elastic element 403 recovers and causes the push ring 401 to move upward. The inner ring 402 squeezes the ball 304, causing the ball 304 to engage with the outer ring 504 and fix the connector 501.

[0056] When it is necessary to remove the hook 105, simply press the push ring 401 to release the restriction of the ball 304 on the outer ring 504.

[0057] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A transport cage for transferring and securing laboratory animals, characterized in that: include, The main component (100) includes a transfer cage (101), a handle (102) provided at the end of the transfer cage (101), a rear baffle (103) and a front baffle (104) provided on the outer wall of the transfer cage (101), and a hook (105) is also provided at the end of the transfer cage (101). The outer wall of the transfer cage (101) is provided with a fixing structure (200), which cooperates with the rear baffle (103) and the front baffle (104) to quickly install and fix the rear baffle (103) and the front baffle (104) to the outer wall of the transfer cage (101) without the need for screws or tools; The end of the hook (105) is provided with a connecting structure (300) and the end of the connecting structure (300) is fixed to the end of the transfer cage (101) for fixing the hook (105).

2. The transport cage for transporting and securing laboratory animals as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing structure (200) includes a fixing block (201), which is fixed to the outer wall of the transfer cage (101). The inner wall of the fixing block (201) is provided with a movable channel (202) for the first fixing pin (1031) on the outer wall of the rear baffle (103) to enter. The outer wall of the first fixing pin (1031) is provided with a first notch (1032). A movable plate (203) is provided inside the fixing block (201). A pin (204) is provided on the end face of the movable plate (203), and the pin (204) cooperates with the first notch (1032) to fix the first fixing pin (1031).

3. The transport cage for transporting and securing laboratory animals as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The movable plate (203) is provided with a first elastic element (205) at its end for pushing the movable plate (203) to fix it to the inner wall of the first notch (1032). The outer wall of the movable plate (203) is also provided with a push block (206) and the end of the push block (206) extends to the outer wall of the fixed block (201) for pushing the movable plate (203) to move on the inner wall of the fixed block (201).

4. The transport cage for transporting and securing laboratory animals as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The connection structure (300) includes a fixed connector (301) and a connecting plug (501). The fixed connector (301) is fixed inside the transfer cage (101), and the connecting plug (501) is screwed to the end of the hook (105) for quick connection with the fixed connector (301) to install the hook (105).

5. The transport cage for transporting and securing laboratory animals as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The inner wall of the fixed connector (301) is provided with a first movable post (302) and the outer wall of the first movable post (302) is sleeved with a second elastic member (303). The second elastic member (303) is used to push the first movable post (302) upward on the inner wall of the fixed connector (301). The inner wall of the connector plug (501) is provided with a second movable post (502) and the outer wall of the second movable post (502) is sleeved with a fourth elastic member (503). The fourth elastic member (503) is used to push the second movable post (502).

6. The transport cage for transporting and securing laboratory animals as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The connector (501) has an outer ring (504) at its end. The outer ring (504) cooperates with a ball (304) at the end of the fixed connector (301). The ball (304) is used to engage the outer ring (504) to fix the connector (501).

7. The transport cage for transporting and securing laboratory animals as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The outer wall of the fixed joint (301) is also fitted with a push ring (401), and the inner wall of the push ring (401) is provided with an inner ring (402) for pushing the ball (304) to engage with the inner wall of the outer ring (504). The end of the inner ring (402) is also provided with a third elastic element (403).

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