Experimental monkey cage with anti-opening door lock
By using an anti-opening lock mechanism, which combines a lever and a fixing pin with the elastic force of a compression spring, the problem of the monkey cage being easily opened is solved, achieving high security and an easy-to-operate locking state for the monkey cage, thus ensuring experimental safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520113164.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing monkey cages are easily opened by monkeys, affecting the experimental process and potentially posing a threat to the safety of the laboratory and experimental personnel.
The cage employs an anti-opening lock mechanism, comprising a first lock element, a second lock element, a fixing pin, and a lever. The lever moves the fixing pin and the second lock element, which, combined with the elastic force of the compression spring, locks and unlocks the monkey cage. Special tools are required to open it.
The security of the monkey cage was improved, making it difficult for monkeys to open, thus ensuring the smooth progress of the experiment and enhancing safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cages, specifically to an experimental monkey cage with an anti-opening lock. Background Technology
[0002] In certain specialized industries, monkeys are required for experiments. For example, in the biopharmaceutical industry, developing a new drug or reagent often begins with monkey testing. Monkeys are typically kept in cages during both experimental and non-experimental phases. However, monkeys are more intelligent than other animals, and they observe and learn how to open the cages repeatedly. Given the extremely high probability that monkeys can open existing cages, this can range from disrupting the experimental process to posing a significant threat to the safety of the laboratory and its personnel. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an experimental monkey cage with an anti-opening lock.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: It includes a cage, a small monkey cage door, an anti-opening lock mechanism, and a feed box. The small monkey cage door is movably installed on the cage. A portion of the anti-opening lock mechanism is installed on the small monkey cage door, and another portion is installed on the cage. The anti-opening lock mechanism is used to open or lock the small monkey cage door. The anti-opening lock mechanism includes a first lock member, a second lock member, a fixing pin, and a first lever. The fixing pin is fixedly installed on the second lock member. When the first lock member and the second lock member are inserted together, the anti-opening lock mechanism is locked, and the small monkey cage door is in a locked state. When the first lever is moved, the first lever moves the fixing pin, thereby causing the first lever to move the second lock member. The second lock member separates from the first lock member, the anti-opening lock mechanism unlocks, and the small monkey cage door is in an unlocked state.
[0005] Furthermore, the first lock member has a locking groove, and the second lock member includes a locking head. When the second lock member is inserted into the first lock member, the locking head of the second lock member is inserted into the locking groove, thereby fixing the first lock member and the second lock member together, thus making the anti-opening lock mechanism in a locked state; when the locking head of the second lock member leaves the locking groove of the first lock member, the anti-opening lock mechanism is in an unlocked state.
[0006] Furthermore, the anti-opening lock mechanism also includes a compression spring, and the second lock member also includes a second lock member body. The second lock member body and the locking head are fixedly connected together. The compression spring and the second lock member body are fixedly connected together. Under the elastic force of the compression spring, the second lock member body moves, and the second lock member body drives the locking head to move. The locking head is inserted into the locking groove of the first lock member, thereby locking the anti-opening lock mechanism. The first lever drives the fixing pin to move, thereby moving the second lock member. During the movement, the second lock member compresses the compression spring, giving the compression spring elastic force. At this time, the anti-opening lock mechanism is unlocked.
[0007] Furthermore, the anti-opening lock mechanism also includes a mounting cylinder, which has an installation space and an opening, the opening and the installation space being in communication. The mounting cylinder has a bottom wall, which forms part of the installation space. The second locking member is movably installed in the installation space of the mounting cylinder. The compression spring is placed in the installation space of the mounting cylinder, with one end of the compression spring abutting against the body of the second locking member and the other end abutting against the bottom wall of the mounting cylinder. When the compression spring is compressed, at least a portion of the second locking member retracts into the installation space of the mounting cylinder. When the compression spring releases its elastic force, at least a portion of the second locking member extends out of the installation space of the mounting cylinder.
[0008] Furthermore, the fixing pin is fixedly installed on the locking head of the second lock member, and the fixing pin and the locking head of the second lock member are perpendicular; the first lever pivots to drive the fixing pin to move, and the fixing pin drives the locking head of the second lock member to move, so that the locking head is at least partially retracted into the mounting cylinder, the compression spring is compressed, and the compression spring has elastic force. At this time, the anti-opening door lock mechanism is opened; when the first lever is released, under the action of the elastic force of the compression spring, the locking head of the second lock member at least partially extends out of the mounting space of the mounting cylinder, and the locking head of the second lock member is inserted into the locking groove of the first lock member. At this time, the anti-opening door lock mechanism is locked.
[0009] Furthermore, the anti-opening lock mechanism also includes a second lever, which is fixedly connected to the first lever and is perpendicular to the first lever. The second lever is provided with hexagonal bolt holes.
[0010] Furthermore, the first locking member is also provided with a first guide surface, which is disposed in the locking groove and constitutes a part of the locking groove; the second locking member is provided with a second guide surface, which is disposed on the locking head of the second locking member and constitutes a part of the locking head; the first guide surface of the first locking member and the second guide surface of the second locking member are adapted to each other, so as to make the insertion or separation of the first locking member and the second locking member smoother.
[0011] Furthermore, the first guide surface of the first locking member is an inclined surface, and the second guide surface of the second locking member is an inclined surface.
[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a feed box, which is welded to the small door of the monkey cage. The feed box includes a feed box body and a cover, which are fixedly connected by bolts. The feed box body has an installation space and a second installation through hole, which passes through the feed box body and communicates with the installation space. The cover has a first installation through hole, which passes through the cover. The anti-opening lock mechanism is installed in the installation space, and the second lever is inserted into the second installation through hole, and the second lever can be inserted into the second installation through hole. The feed box rotates; when the cover blocks the feed box body, at least a portion of the second lever extends out of the first mounting through hole on the cover; the first locking member is fixedly installed on the small door of the monkey cage by welding, and the small door of the monkey cage moves up and down to open or close the monkey cage; the feed box is also provided with a through hole, the through hole passes through the feed box body of the feed box, and the through hole communicates with the mounting space; when the small door of the monkey cage descends, it drives the first locking member to pass through the through hole and enter the mounting space of the feed box body, thereby locking the small door of the monkey cage on the cage box by the cooperation of the first locking member and the second locking member.
[0013] Furthermore, the feed box also includes a sleeve, which is fixedly installed on the feed box body and located in the installation space of the feed box body. The sleeve has a connecting through hole that axially extends through the sleeve, and the connecting through hole of the sleeve is aligned with and communicates with a second mounting through hole on the feed box body. At least a portion of the second lever extends into the connecting through hole of the sleeve, and the second lever is rotatable in the connecting through hole. The feed box body is welded to the small door of the monkey cage.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The experimental monkey cage with anti-opening lock provided by this application has a simple structure and is easy to assemble and disassemble. The first lever is pivoted by the second lever, the first lever moves the fixing pin, and the fixing pin moves the second locking member, thereby separating the first locking member and the second locking member and opening the monkey cage. Under the elastic force of the compression spring, the second locking member is pushed and inserted into the first locking member, locking the monkey cage. The monkey cage provided by this application requires a special tool to rotate the second lever, and the first lever and the second lever form a lever with a high effort requirement, which makes it extremely difficult for a monkey placed in the cage to open, and the security is extremely high. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an experimental monkey cage with an anti-opening lock, which is provided for this utility model.
[0016] Figure 2 Another structural schematic diagram of an experimental monkey cage with an anti-opening lock provided by this utility model.
[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The image shown is a partial enlarged view of an experimental monkey cage with an anti-opening lock.
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-opening lock mechanism of an experimental monkey cage with an anti-opening lock, which is provided by this utility model.
[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a feed box for an experimental monkey cage with an anti-opening lock, provided by this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Similar elements in different embodiments are referred to by related similar element reference numerals. In the following embodiments, many details are described to facilitate a better understanding of the present application. However, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that some features may be omitted in different situations, or may be replaced by other elements, materials, or methods. In some cases, certain operations related to the present application are not shown or described in the specification. This is to avoid obscuring the core parts of the present application with excessive description. For those skilled in the art, detailed description of these related operations is not necessary; they can fully understand the related operations based on the description in the specification and general technical knowledge in the art.
[0021] Furthermore, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification can be combined in any suitable manner to form various embodiments, and the operational steps involved in each embodiment can also be rearranged or adjusted in a manner that is obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the specification and drawings are only for clearly describing a particular embodiment and do not imply that they represent the necessary components and / or order.
[0022] The serial numbers assigned to components in this document, such as "first" and "second," are used only to distinguish the described objects and have no sequential or technical meaning. The terms "connection" and "linkage" used in this application, unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (linkages).
[0023] Please refer to Figure 1-5 This application provides a laboratory monkey cage with an anti-opening lock (hereinafter referred to as "the monkey cage"). The monkey cage includes a cage box 4, a small monkey cage door 1, an anti-opening lock mechanism 2, and a feed box 3. The small monkey cage door 1 is movably mounted on the cage box 4. A portion of the anti-opening lock mechanism 2 is mounted on the small monkey cage door 1, and a portion of the anti-opening lock mechanism 2 is mounted on the cage box 4. The anti-opening lock mechanism 2 is used to open or lock the small monkey cage door 1. The anti-opening lock mechanism 2 includes a first locking member 21, a second locking member 24, a fixing pin 25, and a first lever 26. The fixing pin 25 is fixedly installed on the second locking member 24. When the first locking member 21 and the second locking member 24 are inserted together, the anti-opening door lock mechanism 2 is locked, and the monkey cage door 1 is in a locked state. When the first lever 26 is moved, the first lever 26 moves the fixing pin 25 during the movement, thereby causing the first lever 26 to move the second locking member 24. The second locking member 24 is separated from the first locking member 21, the anti-opening door lock mechanism 2 is unlocked, and the monkey cage door 1 is in an unlocked state.
[0024] In one embodiment of this application, the first lock member 21 is provided with a locking groove 210, and the second lock member 24 includes a locking head 242. When the second lock member 24 is inserted into the first lock member 21, the locking head 242 of the second lock member 24 is inserted into the locking groove 210, thereby fixing the first lock member 21 and the second lock member 24 together, thereby making the anti-opening door lock mechanism 2 in a locked state; when the locking head 242 of the second lock member 24 leaves the locking groove 210 of the first lock member 21, the anti-opening door lock mechanism 2 is in an unlocked state.
[0025] In one embodiment of this application, the anti-opening lock mechanism 2 further includes a compression spring 23, and the second lock member 24 further includes a second lock member body 241. The second lock member body 241 and the locking head 242 are fixedly connected together. The compression spring 23 and the second lock member body 241 are fixedly connected together. Under the elastic force of the compression spring 23, the second lock member body 241 moves, and the second lock member body 241 drives the locking head 242 to move. The locking head 242 is inserted into the locking groove 210 of the first lock member 21, thereby locking the anti-opening lock mechanism 2. The first lever 26 drives the fixing pin 25 to move, thereby moving the second lock member 24. During the movement, the second lock member 24 compresses the compression spring 23, so that the compression spring 23 has elastic force. At this time, the anti-opening lock mechanism 2 is unlocked.
[0026] In one embodiment of this application, the anti-opening lock mechanism 2 further includes a mounting cylinder 22, which has a mounting space 220 and an opening 221. The opening 221 communicates with the mounting space 220. The mounting cylinder 22 has a bottom wall 222, which forms part of the mounting space 220. The second locking member 24 is movably mounted in the mounting space 220 of the mounting cylinder 22. The compression spring 23 is placed in the mounting space 220 of the mounting cylinder 22, with one end of the compression spring 23 abutting against the body 241 of the second locking member and the other end of the compression spring 23 abutting against the bottom wall 222 of the mounting cylinder 22. When the compression spring 23 is compressed, at least a portion of the second locking member 24 retracts into the mounting space 220 of the mounting cylinder 22. When the compression spring 23 releases its elastic force, at least a portion of the second locking member 24 extends out of the mounting space 220 of the mounting cylinder 22.
[0027] In one embodiment of this application, the fixing pin 25 is fixedly installed on the locking head 242 of the second lock member 24, and the fixing pin 25 and the locking head 242 of the second lock member 24 are perpendicular; the first lever 26 pivots to drive the fixing pin 25 to move, and the fixing pin 25 drives the locking head 242 of the second lock member 24 to move, so that the locking head 242 is at least partially retracted into the mounting cylinder 22, the compression spring 23 is compressed, and the compression spring 23 has elastic force. At this time, the anti-opening door lock mechanism 2 is opened; when the first lever 26 is released, under the action of the elastic force of the compression spring 23, the locking head 242 of the second lock member 24 at least partially extends out of the mounting space 220 of the mounting cylinder 22, and the locking head 242 of the second lock member 24 is inserted into the locking groove 210 of the first lock member 21. At this time, the anti-opening door lock mechanism 2 is locked.
[0028] In one embodiment of this application, the anti-opening door lock mechanism 2 further includes a second lever 27, which is fixedly connected to the first lever 26 and is perpendicular to the first lever 26. The second lever 27 has a hexagonal bolt hole. By inserting a tool into the hexagonal bolt hole of the second lever 27, the second lever 27 is pivoted, thereby causing the first lever 26 to move, which in turn causes the first lever 26 to move the fixing pin 25.
[0029] In one embodiment of this application, the first locking member 21 is further provided with a first guide surface 211, which is disposed in the locking groove 210 and constitutes a part of the locking groove 210; the second locking member 24 is provided with a second guide surface 2421, which is disposed on the locking head 242 of the second locking member 24 and constitutes a part of the locking head 242; the first guide surface 211 of the first locking member 21 and the second guide surface 2421 of the second locking member 24 are adapted to make the insertion or separation of the first locking member 21 and the second locking member 24 smoother.
[0030] In one embodiment of this application, the first guide surface 211 of the first locking member 21 is an inclined surface, and the second guide surface 2421 of the second locking member 24 is an inclined surface.
[0031] like Figure 5As shown, the monkey cage also includes a feed box 3, which is welded to the small door 1 of the monkey cage. The feed box 3 includes a feed box body 32 and a cover 31. The cover 31 and the feed box body 32 are fixedly connected by bolts. The feed box body 32 has an installation space 320 and a second installation through hole 321. The second installation through hole 321 passes through the feed box body 32 and communicates with the installation space 320. The cover 31 is provided with a first installation through hole 310, which passes through the cover 31. The anti-opening door lock mechanism 2 is installed in the installation space 320, and the second lever 27 is inserted into the second installation through hole 321. The second lever 27 can be inserted into the second installation through hole. The second lever 27 rotates in the first mounting through hole 310 on the cover 31 when the cover 31 blocks the feed box body 32. The first locking member 21 is fixedly installed on the monkey cage door 1 by welding. The monkey cage door 1 moves up and down to open or close the monkey cage. The feed box 3 is also provided with a through hole 321, which passes through the feed box body 32 of the feed box 3 and is connected to the mounting space 320. When the monkey cage door 1 descends, it drives the first locking member 21 through the through hole 321 into the mounting space 320 of the feed box body 32. The monkey cage door 1 is locked on the cage 4 by the cooperation of the first locking member 21 and the second locking member 24.
[0032] The feed box 3 further includes a sleeve 33, which is fixedly installed on the feed box body 32 and located in the installation space 320 of the feed box body 32. The sleeve 33 has a connecting through hole 330, which axially extends through the sleeve 33. The connecting through hole 330 of the sleeve 33 is aligned with and communicates with the second mounting through hole 321 on the feed box body 32. At least a portion of the second lever 27 extends into the connecting through hole 330 of the sleeve 33, and the second lever 27 is rotatable in the connecting through hole 330. The feed box body 32 is welded to the monkey cage door 1.
[0033] The experimental monkey cage with anti-opening lock provided in this application has a simple structure and is easy to assemble and disassemble. A second lever drives a first lever to pivot, which in turn moves a fixing pin. The fixing pin then moves a second locking component, thus separating the first and second locking components and opening the cage. Under the elastic force of a compression spring, the second locking component is pushed and inserted into the first locking component, locking the cage. This monkey cage requires a special tool to rotate the second lever, and the first and second levers form a lever requiring considerable effort, making it extremely difficult for a monkey placed inside to open, thus ensuring high security.
[0034] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A laboratory monkey cage with an anti-opening lock, characterized in that, The device includes a cage, a small monkey cage door, an anti-opening lock mechanism, and a feed box. The small monkey cage door is movably mounted on the cage. A portion of the anti-opening lock mechanism is mounted on the small monkey cage door, and another portion is mounted on the cage. The anti-opening lock mechanism is used to open or lock the small monkey cage door. The anti-opening lock mechanism includes a first locking member, a second locking member, a fixing pin, and a first lever. The fixing pin is fixedly mounted on the second locking member. When the first locking member and the second locking member are inserted together, the anti-opening lock mechanism is locked, and the small monkey cage door is in a locked state. When the first lever is moved, the first lever moves the fixing pin, thereby causing the first lever to move the second locking member. The second locking member separates from the first locking member, the anti-opening lock mechanism is unlocked, and the small monkey cage door is in an unlocked state.
2. The experimental monkey cage with anti-opening lock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first lock has a locking groove, and the second lock includes a locking head. When the second lock is inserted into the first lock, the locking head of the second lock is inserted into the locking groove, thereby fixing the first lock and the second lock together and thus putting the anti-opening lock mechanism in a locked state. When the locking head of the second lock leaves the locking groove of the first lock, the anti-opening lock mechanism is in an unlocked state.
3. The experimental monkey cage with anti-opening lock according to claim 2, characterized in that, The anti-opening lock mechanism further includes a compression spring, and the second lock member further includes a second lock member body. The second lock member body and the locking head are fixedly connected together. The compression spring and the second lock member body are fixedly connected together. Under the elastic force of the compression spring, the second lock member body moves, and the second lock member body drives the locking head to move. The locking head is inserted into the locking groove of the first lock member, thereby locking the anti-opening lock mechanism. The first lever drives the fixing pin to move, thereby moving the second lock member. During the movement, the second lock member compresses the compression spring, giving the compression spring elastic force. At this time, the anti-opening lock mechanism is unlocked.
4. The experimental monkey cage with anti-opening lock according to claim 3, characterized in that, The anti-opening lock mechanism further includes a mounting cylinder, which has an installation space and an opening that communicates with the installation space. The mounting cylinder has a bottom wall that forms part of the installation space. The second lock member is movably mounted in the installation space of the mounting cylinder. The compression spring is placed in the installation space of the mounting cylinder, with one end of the compression spring abutting against the body of the second lock member and the other end abutting against the bottom wall of the mounting cylinder. When the compression spring is compressed, at least a portion of the second lock member retracts into the installation space of the mounting cylinder. When the compression spring releases its elastic force, at least a portion of the second lock member extends out of the installation space of the mounting cylinder.
5. The experimental monkey cage with anti-opening lock according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fixing pin is fixedly installed on the locking head of the second lock member, and the fixing pin and the locking head of the second lock member are perpendicular; the first lever pivots to drive the fixing pin to move, and the fixing pin drives the locking head of the second lock member to move, so that the locking head is at least partially retracted into the mounting cylinder, the compression spring is compressed, and the compression spring has elastic force. At this time, the anti-opening door lock mechanism is opened; when the first lever is released, under the action of the elastic force of the compression spring, the locking head of the second lock member extends at least partially out of the mounting space of the mounting cylinder, and the locking head of the second lock member is inserted into the locking groove of the first lock member. At this time, the anti-opening door lock mechanism is locked.
6. The experimental monkey cage with anti-opening lock according to claim 5, characterized in that, The anti-opening lock mechanism also includes a second lever, which is fixedly connected to the first lever and is perpendicular to the first lever. The second lever has hexagonal bolt holes.
7. The experimental monkey cage with anti-opening lock according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first locking member is further provided with a first guide surface, which is disposed in the locking groove and constitutes a part of the locking groove; the second locking member is provided with a second guide surface, which is disposed on the locking head of the second locking member and constitutes a part of the locking head; the first guide surface of the first locking member and the second guide surface of the second locking member are adapted to each other, so as to make the insertion or separation of the first locking member and the second locking member smoother.
8. The experimental monkey cage with anti-opening lock according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first guide surface of the first locking member is an inclined surface, and the second guide surface of the second locking member is an inclined surface.
9. The experimental monkey cage with anti-opening lock according to claim 6, characterized in that, The system also includes a feed box, which is welded to the small door of the monkey cage. The feed box comprises a body and a cover, which are bolted together. The body has an installation space and a second through hole, which extends through the body and communicates with the installation space. The cover has a first through hole. An anti-opening lock mechanism is installed in the installation space, and a second lever is inserted into the second through hole, allowing the lever to rotate within the hole. When the cover blocks the feed box body, at least a portion of the second lever extends out of the first mounting through hole on the cover; the first locking member is fixedly mounted on the small door of the monkey cage by welding, and the small door of the monkey cage moves up and down to open or close the monkey cage; the feed box is also provided with a through hole, which passes through the feed box body of the feed box and is connected to the mounting space; when the small door of the monkey cage descends, it drives the first locking member to pass through the through hole and enter the mounting space of the feed box body, thereby locking the small door of the monkey cage to the cage box through the cooperation of the first locking member and the second locking member.
10. The experimental monkey cage with anti-opening lock according to claim 9, characterized in that, The feed box further includes a sleeve, which is fixedly installed on the feed box body and located in the installation space of the feed box body. The sleeve has a connecting through hole that axially extends through the sleeve, and the connecting through hole of the sleeve is aligned with and communicates with a second mounting through hole on the feed box body. At least a portion of the second lever extends into the connecting through hole of the sleeve, and the second lever is rotatable in the connecting through hole. The feed box body is welded to the small door of the monkey cage.