Experimental animal storage device for physiology

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of animal storage devices, and discloses a physiology experimental animal storage device which comprises a storage box, and partition plates are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the storage box. A collecting assembly used for collecting waste is slidably connected into a bottom cavity of the storage box and comprises a collecting drawer slidably connected to the inner wall of the storage box, a cleaning assembly used for filtering the waste is slidably connected into the collecting drawer, and the cleaning assembly comprises a cleaning plate slidably connected to the inner wall of the collecting drawer. A feeding assembly used for providing food and water for animals is arranged on the outer wall of one side of the storage box. By means of the collecting assembly, the cleaning assembly and the feeding assembly, when sundries are treated and food is supplied, direct contact with animals is not needed, the situation that the animals are frightened due to large-amount contact with the animals, the accuracy of follow-up experiments is affected is avoided, and the animals can be prevented from hurting workers.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal storage devices, and in particular to a storage device for physiological experimental animals. Background Technology

[0002] Animal testing refers to the use of animals as test subjects for scientific research, teaching, medical treatment, identification, diagnosis, and manufacturing of biological products in various disciplines such as medicine, pharmacy, biology, and veterinary medicine. During the process, the animals used as test subjects need to be stored and fed. Common storage devices are simple box structures with ventilation openings and feeding openings.

[0003] When existing storage facilities are in use, the equipment for feeding animals and the equipment for collecting animal waste are mostly integrated into the storage facility. When feeding animals and handling their waste, the storage facility needs to be opened and the animals need to be taken out for processing. This method requires a lot of contact with the animals, which can frighten the animals and affect the accuracy of subsequent experiments. It may also cause injury to staff due to being bitten by the animals.

[0004] Therefore, this application proposes a storage device for experimental animals in physiological studies. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present invention mainly addresses the technical problems of existing technologies, such as animals being startled by large-scale contact, affecting the accuracy of subsequent experiments, and animals being injured by biting. It provides a storage device for experimental animals in physiological studies.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a storage device for experimental animals in physiology, comprising a storage box, wherein a partition is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the storage box; a collection component for collecting waste is slidably connected to the bottom cavity of the storage box, the collection component including a collection drawer slidably connected to the inner wall of the storage box, a cleaning component for filtering waste being slidably connected inside the collection drawer, the cleaning component including a cleaning plate slidably connected to the inner wall of the collection drawer, and a fixing component connected to the collection drawer being provided on the cleaning plate; a feeding component for providing food and water to the animals is provided on one outer wall of the storage box.

[0007] Furthermore, a first panel is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the collection drawer. Both ends of the first panel are provided with locking insertion holes, and the inner wall of the collection drawer is provided with a guide plate for the sliding of the cleaning plate. The inner wall of the guide plate is provided with a blocking component for blocking the cleaning plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the blocking assembly includes a baffle and a first spring, the baffle being slidably connected to the inner wall of the guide plate, and the first spring being disposed on the opposing wall surfaces of the baffle and the guide plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the top of the cleaning plate is provided with a plurality of filter holes arranged in a matrix, a second panel is provided at one end of the cleaning plate, a first handle for pulling is provided on the second panel, and a second sliding block that slides in the guide plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of both sides of the cleaning plate away from the second panel.

[0010] Furthermore, the fixing component includes a plug rod and a first sliding rod, the first sliding rod being slidably connected to the inner wall of the second panel, and the plug rod being fixedly connected to the tail end of the first sliding rod.

[0011] Furthermore, the fixing assembly also includes an adjustment part for adjusting the position of the plug rod. The adjustment part includes a second sliding rod, a pressing block and a bearing block. The second sliding rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second panel, the pressing block is fixedly connected to the axial position of the other end of the second sliding rod, and the bearing block is fixedly connected to the end of the first sliding rod near the pressing block.

[0012] Furthermore, the feeding assembly includes a placement plate and a storage slot, the placement plate being slidably connected to the inner wall of the storage box, and the storage slot being fixedly connected to the inner wall of the placement plate.

[0013] Furthermore, a fixing plate is fixedly connected to the side wall of the storage box at the top position of the placement plate, a through locking hole is opened on the outer wall of the placement plate, and a locking rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixing plate.

[0014] Beneficial effects

[0015] This invention provides a storage device for laboratory animals used in physiological studies. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] (1) The experimental animal storage device for physiology, through the set collection component, cleaning component and feeding component, does not need to be in direct contact with the animals when handling debris and supplying food, avoids large-scale contact with the animals causing them to be frightened, affecting the accuracy of subsequent experiments, and can prevent the animals from causing harm to the staff.

[0017] (2) The experimental animal storage device for physiology can handle waste by simply pulling out the cleaning plate through the cleaning components, without having to pull out the entire collection drawer for cleaning, thus improving the convenience of waste handling.

[0018] (3) The experimental animal storage device for physiology can lock the placement plate by setting a locking rod to prevent the placement plate from shaking when the animal is eating and drinking, thus affecting the stability of the animal's eating and drinking. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a detailed drawing of the drawer section of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a detailed drawing of the blocking component of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a detailed drawing of the cleaning plate of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the second panel of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a detailed drawing of the feeding component of this utility model.

[0025] Legend: 10. Storage box; 11. Divider; 12. Box door; 13. Locking structure; 14. Exhaust fan; 20. Collection drawer; 21. First panel; 22. Guide plate; 23. Insertion hole; 24. Connecting groove; 25. Drain hole; 26. Sliding plate; 27. Baffle; 28. First sliding block; 29. ​​First spring; 30. Cleaning plate; 31. Second panel; 32. First handle; 33. Filter hole; 34. Second sliding block; 40. Third panel; 41. Second handle; 42. Placement plate; 43. Storage groove; 44. Guide rod; 45. Fourth spring; 50. Insertion rod; 51. First sliding rod; 52. Pull plate; 53. Limiting slider; 54. Second sliding rod; 55. Second spring; 56. Pressing block; 57. Pressure-bearing block; 58. Third spring; 60. Fixing plate; 61. Locking rod; 62. Fifth spring. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Example 1: A storage device for experimental animals in physiological studies, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the storage box 10 includes a partition 11 fixedly connected to its inner wall. Specifically, the partition 11 has multiple through slots arranged in a matrix, dividing it into a grid pattern. The partition 11 divides the internal cavity of the storage box 10 into two chambers: the top chamber for storing animals and the bottom chamber for collecting waste (including food scraps and animal excrement). A ventilation fan 14 is installed at the top of the storage box 10 for air exchange. The side walls of the storage box 10... A door 12 for opening and closing the storage box 10 is rotatably connected at the top of the partition 11. A locking structure 13 for locking the door 12 is fixedly connected at the corresponding position of the door 12 and the storage box 10. When it is necessary to store animals, the animals are placed in the cavity at the top of the partition 11 and the door 12 is closed. The door 12 is locked by the locking structure 13. At this time, the ventilation fan 14 can ventilate the air inside the storage box 10 and collect the waste by letting it fall to the bottom through the groove on the partition 11.

[0027] A collection component for collecting waste is slidably connected to the bottom cavity of the storage box 10. The collection component includes a collection drawer 20 slidably connected to the inner wall of the bottom cavity of the storage box 10. Both ends of the bottom cavity of the storage box 10 are provided with first sliding grooves. Guide rails are fixedly connected to the outer walls on both sides of the collection drawer 20. The guide rails are slidably connected to the inner wall of the first sliding grooves. The inner wall of the collection drawer 20 is provided with bentonite (bentonite is fine sand-like and adsorbs and clumps the moisture in urine and feces) for absorbing waste. A cleaning component for filtering waste is slidably connected inside the collection drawer 20. The cleaning component includes a cleaning plate 30 slidably connected to the inner wall of the collection drawer 20. A fixing component connected to the collection drawer 20 is provided on the cleaning plate 30.

[0028] The outer wall of one side of the storage box 10 is equipped with a feeding device for providing food and water to the animal.

[0029] like Figure 2 As shown, a first panel 21 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the collection drawer 20. A through slot is opened in the middle of the first panel 21. Both ends of the slot on the first panel 21 are provided with locking insertion holes 23. The inner wall of the collection drawer 20 is provided with a guide plate 22 for the sliding of the cleaning plate 30. The guide plate 22 is in the shape of a c and is fixedly connected to the bottom and top of the side wall of the collection drawer 20. The upper and lower sides of the guide plate 22 are connected in an arc shape. The inner wall of the guide plate 22 is provided with a T-shaped first limiting groove. The inner wall of the bottom of the guide plate 22 at the interface with the arc part is provided with a blocking component for blocking the cleaning plate 30.

[0030] like Figure 3 As shown, the blocking assembly includes a baffle 27 and a first spring 29. A connecting groove 24 is provided on the inner wall of the interface between the first limiting groove and the arc-shaped part of the guide plate 22. A sliding plate 26 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the connecting groove 24, and sliding cavities are provided at both ends of the connecting groove 24. A first sliding block 28 is fixedly connected to both ends of the sliding plate 26. The first sliding block 28 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding cavity. The baffle 27 is fixedly connected to the side of the sliding plate 26 near the first limiting groove and slidably connected to the inner wall of the connecting groove 24 on the guide plate 22. The cross-section of the baffle 27 is arc-shaped on the side near the first panel 21. The first spring 29 is provided on the wall surface of the baffle 27 opposite to the sliding plate 26 and the inner connecting groove 24 of the guide plate 22.

[0031] More specifically, such as Figure 3As shown, the bottom of the first limiting slide groove has multiple drain holes 25 arranged linearly. One end of the cross-section of the drain hole 25 is arc-shaped, and the top diameter of the drain hole 25 is larger than the bottom diameter. Specifically, when bentonite enters the first limiting slide groove, it can be discharged through the drain hole 25, avoiding the retention of bentonite in the first limiting slide groove and affecting the sliding of the second sliding block 34. In addition, the arc-shaped cross-section of the drain hole 25 makes the contact surface between the bentonite and the drain hole 25 a smooth curved surface, reducing friction and facilitating the discharge of bentonite. The top diameter of the drain hole 25 is larger than the bottom diameter, which prevents bentonite from entering the first limiting slide groove from the bottom of the drain hole 25 without affecting the discharge of bentonite.

[0032] like Figure 4 As shown, the top of the cleaning plate 30 has multiple filter holes 33 arranged in a matrix. A second panel 31 is provided at one end of the cleaning plate 30, and a first handle 32 for pulling is provided on the second panel 31. Second sliding blocks 34 that slide within the guide plate 22 are fixedly connected to the outer walls of both sides of the cleaning plate 30 away from the second panel 31. When the second sliding block 34 slides along the first limiting groove at the bottom of the guide plate 22, it can push the sliding plate 26 and the baffle 27 to the inner wall of the connecting groove 24 by pressing the arc-shaped surface of the baffle 27. The first spring 29 is compressed and contracted, causing the second sliding block 34 to pass through the baffle 27 and enter the tail end position of the guide plate 22. When the cleaning plate 30 is pulled out, the second sliding block 34 is blocked by the linear surface of the baffle 27, allowing it to move upwards along the arc-shaped portion of the guide plate 22 to the top position of the guide plate 22, and then slide out along the first limiting groove at the top of the guide plate 22. Specifically, the second sliding block... The columnar rod with a T-shaped cross-section 34 has a second sliding block 34 that is adapted to the first limiting groove. When it is necessary to clean the waste, the first handle 32 is pulled, and the first handle 32 can drive the cleaning plate 30 to move through the second panel 31. The second sliding block 34 on the cleaning plate 30 can slide along the arc part of the guide plate 22 to the top under the obstruction of the baffle 27. At this time, the cleaning plate 30 moves to the top, and the waste in the collection drawer 20 can be filtered through the filter hole 33 and stored in the cleaning plate 30. It can then move out along the first limiting groove at the top of the guide plate 22, and the waste is processed along with the cleaning plate 30. When it is necessary to move the cleaning plate 30 back into the collection drawer 20, the second sliding block 34 on the cleaning plate 30 moves along the first limiting groove at the bottom of the guide plate 22. The baffle 27 can be pushed back into the connecting groove 24 by the pressure of the arc surface of the baffle 27, and the cleaning plate 30 can be moved to the end of the collection drawer 20.

[0033] With the cleaning components in place, waste can be disposed of simply by pulling out the cleaning plate 30, eliminating the need to pull out the entire collection drawer 20 for cleaning, thus improving the convenience of waste disposal.

[0034] like Figure 5 As shown, the fixing assembly includes a plug rod 50 and a first sliding rod 51. A columnar adjustment groove is provided in the middle of the second panel 31. A first sliding hole is provided at both ends of the adjustment groove. The first sliding rod 51 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the first sliding hole on the second panel 31. The plug rod 50 is fixedly connected to the tail end of the first sliding rod 51. The cross-section of the plug rod 50 is arc-shaped on the side near the cleaning plate 30. The plug rod 50 is adapted to the plug hole 23. When the second sliding block 34 on the cleaning plate 30 is located at the tail end of the first limiting groove at the bottom of the guide plate 22, the plug rod 50 and the plug hole 23 are located on the same axis.

[0035] The fixing assembly also includes an adjustment part for adjusting the position of the plug rod 50. The adjustment part includes a second sliding rod 54, a pressing block 56, and a pressure block 57. A second sliding hole is provided on the side of the adjustment groove near the first handle 32. The second sliding rod 54 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second sliding hole on the second panel 31. A second limiting groove is provided on both sides of the first handle 32. A limiting slider 53 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second limiting groove. A pull plate 52 is fixedly connected to the opposite wall of the two limiting sliders 53. The second sliding rod 54 is fixedly connected to the middle position of one side of the pull plate 52. A second spring 55 is sleeved on the outer wall of the second sliding rod 54. The two ends of the second spring 55 are respectively fixedly connected to the opposite wall of the pull plate 52 and the second panel 31. The pressing block 56 is frustoconical and fixedly connected to the other end of the second sliding rod 54. The pressure block 57 is fixedly connected to the end of the first sliding rod 51 near the pressing block 56. The pressure block 57 is arc-shaped and is aligned with the pressing block. The first sliding rod 51 is fitted with a third spring 58 on its outer wall. The two ends of the third spring 58 are fixedly connected to the opposite walls of the pressure block 57 and the adjusting groove, respectively. When the cleaning plate 30 moves to the end of the collection drawer 20, the arc surface of the insertion rod 50 is squeezed by the side wall of the first panel 21 and stretched by the first sliding rod 51 and the pressure block 57. Then, the insertion rod 50 is moved back into the second sliding hole. When it moves to the axis of the insertion hole 23, the spring force of the third spring 58 drives the insertion rod 50 to be inserted into the insertion hole 23 for fixation. When it is necessary to release the fixation, the pull plate 52 is pulled. The pull plate 52 can drive the pressing block 56 to move through the second sliding rod 54. Then, under the action of the spring force of the third spring 58, the pressure block 57 is moved to fit against the pressing block 56. The pressure block 57 can then drive the first sliding rod 51 and the insertion rod 50 to move. The insertion rod 50 moves out of the insertion hole 23, and the fixation can be released.

[0036] like Figure 6As shown, the feeding assembly includes a placement plate 42 and a storage slot 43. A second sliding groove is provided through the top chamber of the storage box 10. The placement plate 42 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second sliding groove on the storage box 10. Fixed grooves are provided at both ends of the top of the placement plate 42. The storage slot 43 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed groove on the placement plate 42. A third panel 40 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the placement plate 42. A second handle 41 for pulling is provided on the third panel 40. When food and water need to be replenished, the second handle 41 is pulled, and the second handle 41 can drive the placement plate 42 and the storage slot 43 to be pulled out through the third panel 40 to replenish food and water.

[0037] More specifically, the side wall of the storage box 10 has third sliding holes at both ends of the second sliding groove. The guide rod 44 is fixedly connected to both ends of the third panel 40 and slidably connected to the inner wall of the third sliding hole. The tail end of the guide rod 44 is provided with a first anti-overflow plate to prevent the guide rod 44 from overflowing from the third sliding hole. The diameter of the first anti-overflow plate is larger than the diameter of the guide rod 44. A fourth spring 45 is sleeved on the outer wall of the guide rod 44. The two ends of the fourth spring 45 are fixedly connected to the opposite wall surfaces of the third panel 40 and the storage box 10, respectively. Specifically, when the second handle 41 is pulled to move the third panel 40, the guide rod 44 can slide in the third sliding hole to guide the placement plate 42, and the placement plate 42 is reset by the elastic force of the fourth spring 45, moving the storage groove 43 into the storage box 10 for feeding and watering.

[0038] In summary, by designing collection, cleaning, and feeding components, direct contact with animals is eliminated during waste handling and food supply. This avoids disturbing the animals with excessive contact, which could affect the accuracy of subsequent experiments, and also prevents animals from harming staff.

[0039] like Figure 6 As shown, a fixing plate 60 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the storage box 10 at the top position of the placement plate 42. A fourth sliding hole is opened on the inner wall of the fixing plate 60, and a locking hole is opened on the outer wall of the placement plate 42 at the axis position of the fourth sliding hole. A locking rod 61 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fourth sliding hole on the fixing plate 60. The locking rod 61 is adapted to the locking hole. A second anti-overflow plate is provided on the top of the fixing plate 60 to prevent the locking rod 61 from overflowing. A fifth spring 62 is sleeved on the outer wall of the fixing plate 60. The fifth spring 62 is fixedly connected to the wall surface opposite to the second anti-overflow plate and the fixing plate 60. When it is necessary to slide the placement plate 42 out, the second anti-overflow plate is pulled to pull the locking rod 61 out from the locking hole, which can release the lock on the placement plate 42. When the placement plate 42 moves to the inner wall of the storage box 10, the locking rod 61 is inserted into the locking hole by the elastic force of the fifth spring 62 to lock the placement plate 42, so as to prevent the placement plate 42 from moving when the animal is eating or drinking, which would affect the animal's eating and drinking.

[0040] The locking lever 61 can lock the placement plate 42 to prevent it from shaking when the animal is eating or drinking, thus affecting the stability of the animal's eating and drinking.

[0041] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When it is necessary to store animals, open the box door 12, put the animal on the top of the partition 11, close the box door 12, lock the box door 12 through the locking structure 13, fill the collection drawer 20 with bentonite, slide the cleaning plate 30 to the end of the collection drawer 20, and slide the collection drawer 20 into the storage box 10 to complete the storage of animals. The waste produced by the animals can fall into the collection drawer 20 at the bottom through the through groove on the partition 11.

[0042] When waste needs to be processed, pull the first handle 32 on the cleaning plate 30. With the obstruction of the baffle 27, the second sliding block 34 can be moved along the arc-shaped part of the guide plate 22 to the first limiting groove at the top of the guide plate 22. Then, the cleaning plate 30 is lifted, and the bentonite can be filtered out through the filter hole 33. The waste wrapped with bentonite is stored on the cleaning plate 30. As the cleaning plate 30 is pulled out, it is processed. After processing, the cleaning plate 30 is inserted into the end of the collection drawer 20 along the first limiting groove at the bottom of the guide plate 22 to continue collecting.

[0043] When it is necessary to feed and water the animals, pull the second handle 41 to pull out the placement plate 42 and the storage trough 43, add food and water to the storage trough 43, and release the second handle 41. Under the elastic force of the fourth spring 45, the storage trough 43 will move into the storage box 10 to provide water and food for the animals.

[0044] When it is necessary to replace or add bentonite in the collection drawer 20, the cleaning plate 30 and the collection drawer 20 are fixed by the insertion of the plug rod 50 on the cleaning plate 30 and the plug hole 23. Pulling the first handle 32 will pull out the collection drawer 20, allowing the bentonite to be replaced or added.

[0045] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A test animal housing device for physiology, comprising a housing box (10), characterized in that: The inner wall of the storage box (10) is fixedly connected with a partition plate (11); The bottom cavity of the storage box (10) is slidably connected with a collecting assembly for collecting waste, the collecting assembly comprises a collecting drawer (20) slidably connected to the inner wall of the storage box (10), and the collecting drawer (20) is slidably connected with a cleaning assembly for filtering waste, the cleaning assembly comprises a cleaning plate (30) slidably connected to the inner wall of the collecting drawer (20), and the cleaning plate (30) is provided with a fixing assembly connected with the collecting drawer (20); The outer wall of one side of the storage box (10) is provided with a feeding assembly for providing food and water for animals.

2. Test animal housing for physiology according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of one side of the collecting drawer (20) is fixedly connected with a first panel (21), both ends of the first panel (21) are provided with plug-in holes (23) for locking, and the inner wall of the collecting drawer (20) is provided with a guide plate (22) for sliding the cleaning plate (30), and the inner wall of the guide plate (22) is provided with a blocking assembly for blocking the cleaning plate (30).

3. Test animal housing for physiology according to claim 2, characterized in that: The blocking assembly comprises a baffle (27) and a first spring (29), the baffle (27) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the guide plate (22), and the first spring (29) is arranged on the opposite wall surface of the baffle (27) and the guide plate (22).

4. The test animal housing facility for physiology according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the cleaning plate (30) is provided with a plurality of filter holes (33) arranged in a matrix, one end of the cleaning plate (30) is provided with a second panel (31), the second panel (31) is provided with a first handle (32) for pulling, and the outer walls of both sides of the cleaning plate (30) are fixedly connected with second sliding blocks (34) slidably arranged in the guide plate (22) away from the second panel (31).

5. Test animal housing for physiology according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing assembly comprises a plug-in rod (50) and a first sliding rod (51), the first sliding rod (51) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second panel (31), and the plug-in rod (50) is fixedly connected to the tail end of the first sliding rod (51).

6. Test animal housing for physiology according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixing assembly further comprises an adjusting part for adjusting the position of the plug-in rod (50), the adjusting part comprises a second sliding rod (54), an extrusion block (56) and a pressure receiving block (57), the second sliding rod (54) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second panel (31), the extrusion block (56) is fixedly connected to the other end axis of the second sliding rod (54), and the pressure receiving block (57) is fixedly connected to one end of the first sliding rod (51) close to the extrusion block (56).

7. The test animal housing facility for physiology according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly comprises a placing plate (42) and a storage groove (43), the placing plate (42) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the storage box (10), and the storage groove (43) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the placing plate (42).

8. Test animal housing for physiology according to claim 7, characterized in that: The side wall of the storage box (10) is fixedly connected with a fixed plate (60) at the top position of the placing plate (42), the outer wall of the placing plate (42) is provided with a penetrating locking hole, and the inner wall of the fixed plate (60) is slidably connected with a locking rod (61).

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