Mouse metabolism cage cover plate

Abstract

The utility model discloses a mouse metabolism cage cover plate, and belongs to the technical field of mouse metabolism cages, the mouse metabolism cage cover plate comprises a cage body, the top of the cage body is clamped with a top plate, the bottom of the cage body is fixedly connected with a bottom plate, the outer side of the lower end of the cage body is in threaded connection with a collecting barrel, and the collecting barrel is in threaded connection with the bottom plate. An adjusting mechanism is arranged in the middle of the interior of the cage body, a set of partition plates are arranged at the positions, close to the side edges, of the interior of the cage body, a flow guide hopper is fixedly connected to the bottom of a bottom plate, a pair of feeding troughs are fixedly connected to the middle of the side faces of the partition plates, and a sliding block is fixedly connected to the middle of one end of each partition plate. According to the metabolism cage, different mice are separated, the metabolism cage can feed the multiple mice at the same time, the test convenience of the metabolism cage is improved, the adjusting assembly is arranged, the separation assembly can be adjusted according to needs so as to adapt to the mice of different numbers and sizes, and the test convenience is further improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to mouse metabolism cage technical field more specifically, relate to a mouse metabolism cage cover plate. BACKGROUND

[0002] Mouse metabolism cage is a cage specially designed for experimental animals, mainly used for collecting and measuring the metabolic data of experimental mice, which can separate and collect the urine and feces of animals, so as to facilitate scientists to analyze the metabolism of experimental animals in detail.

[0003] Based on the above, the inventor found that: the existing metabolism cage does not consider the fighting habits of mice, and when different mice are raised together, the problem of tearing and fighting is easy to occur, and in serious cases, it may even lead to the death of mice, and the feeding cost of metabolism cage for single mouse feeding is higher, therefore, in view of this, the existing structure is improved, a mouse metabolism cage cover plate is provided, so as to achieve the purpose of higher practical value. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] 1. Technical problem to be solved

[0005] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a mouse metabolism cage cover plate, the scheme sets up a separation component, separates different mice, makes the metabolism cage feed multiple mice at the same time, improves the test convenience of the metabolism cage, and sets up an adjusting component, which can adjust the separation component according to the need, to adapt to different number and volume of mice, and further improve the convenience of test.

[0006] 2. Technical scheme

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme.

[0008] A mouse metabolism cage cover plate, comprising a cage body, the top of the cage body is connected with a top plate through clamping, and the bottom of the cage body is fixedly connected with a bottom plate, the lower end of the cage body is connected with a collecting barrel through external thread, the inside of the cage body is provided with an adjusting mechanism in the middle, and a group of partition plates are arranged on the side of the inside of the cage body, the bottom of the bottom plate is fixedly connected with a flow guide hopper, the side of the partition plate is fixedly connected with a pair of feeding troughs in the middle, and the end of the partition plate is fixedly connected with a sliding block in the middle.

[0009] The adjusting mechanism comprises a supporting rod, a group of sliding grooves are formed in the side of the supporting rod, and a base is arranged at the bottom end of the supporting rod, a group of positioning rods are fixedly connected with the top surface of the base through the side.

[0010] Further, the side of the cage body is provided in a mesh shape, and a plurality of collecting grooves are formed in the inside of the bottom plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the guide hopper is cone-shaped and is adapted to the collection bucket.

[0012] Furthermore, the feeding trough is L-shaped, and the bottom of the feeding trough is in contact with the top surface of the base plate.

[0013] Furthermore, a set of through slots is provided inside the top plate, through which the top of the feeding tank passes.

[0014] Furthermore, the bottom end of the support rod is fixedly connected to the middle of the top plate, and the sliding block is slidably connected to the sliding groove.

[0015] Furthermore, the base is centered and fitted to the top surface of the base plate, and the top of the positioning rod passes through the sliding block and is engaged with the support rod.

[0016] 3. Beneficial effects

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are:

[0018] (1) This scheme sets up a partition with the same number of mice and snaps the top plate into the top of the cage. The partition enters the cage and separates different mice. At the same time, water and food are put into the top of the feeding trough to ensure that the mice can eat. Compared with the existing technology, the separation component is set up to separate different mice, so that the metabolic cage can feed multiple mice at the same time, which improves the experimental convenience of the metabolic cage.

[0019] (2) By setting an adjustment mechanism, the partition is moved from bottom to top, so that the feeding trough passes through the corresponding slot. At the same time, the sliding block slides inside the sliding slot. Then, the base is attached to the bottom end of the support rod, and the top end of the positioning rod passes through the sliding block and engages with the support rod, so that the position of the partition is fixed. Compared with the existing technology, the adjustment component can be set up to adjust the partition component as needed to accommodate mice of different numbers and sizes, further improving the convenience of the experiment. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the partition of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the adjustment mechanism of this utility model.

[0024] Label explanation in the figure: 1, cage; 2, top plate; 3, bottom plate; 4, collection barrel; 5, adjusting mechanism; 6, partition; 7, insertion slot; 8, flow guide hopper; 9, feeding trough; 10, sliding block; 11, support rod; 12, sliding groove; 13, base; 14, positioning rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model; obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments, and all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor on the basis of the embodiments in the utility model belong to the protection scope of the utility model.

[0026] Embodiment:

[0027] Please refer to Figures 1-4 A mouse metabolic cage cover plate, including cage 1, the top of cage 1 is connected with top plate 2, and the bottom of cage 1 is fixedly connected with bottom plate 3, the lower end of cage 1 is threadedly connected with collection barrel 4 outside, the inside of cage 1 is provided with adjusting mechanism 5 in the middle, and a group of partitions 6 are arranged on the side of the inside of cage 1, the bottom of bottom plate 3 is fixedly connected with flow guide hopper 8, a pair of feeding troughs 9 are fixedly connected to the side of partition 6 in the middle, and sliding block 10 is fixedly connected to one end of partition 6 in the middle.

[0028] Adjusting mechanism 5 includes support rod 11, a group of sliding grooves 12 are formed in the side of support rod 11, and base 13 is arranged at the bottom end of support rod 11, a group of positioning rods 14 are fixedly connected to the top surface of base 13 on the side, in order to adjust the separation distance and the number of layers, adjusting mechanism 5 is arranged to adapt to different feeding conditions.

[0029] Please refer to Figure 1 The side of cage 1 is provided in a mesh shape, and a plurality of collection grooves are formed in the inside of bottom plate 3, the mouse is placed in the inside of cage 1 and moves above bottom plate 3.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 2 Flow guide hopper 8 is provided in a conical shape and is matched with collection barrel 4, the excrement of the mouse passes through bottom plate 3 and is guided by flow guide hopper 8 and then enters the inside of collection barrel 4.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 3 Feeding trough 9 is provided in an L shape, and the bottom of feeding trough 9 is attached to the top surface of bottom plate 3, water and food are put into the top end of feeding trough 9 to ensure that the mouse eats.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 2The inside of the top plate 2 is provided with a group of insertion slots 7, the top of the feeding trough 9 penetrates the insertion slots 7, the partition plate 6 is moved from bottom to top, and the feeding trough 9 penetrates the corresponding insertion slot 7.

[0033] Referring to Figure 4 The bottom end of the supporting rod 11 is fixedly connected with the middle part of the top plate 2, and the sliding block 10 is slidably connected with the sliding groove 12, and the sliding block 10 slides in the sliding groove 12.

[0034] Referring to Figure 4 The base 13 is centrally attached to the top surface of the bottom plate 3, the top end of the positioning rod 14 penetrates the sliding block 10 and is clamped with the supporting rod 11, then the base 13 is attached to the bottom end of the supporting rod 11, and the top end of the positioning rod 14 penetrates the sliding block 10 and is clamped with the supporting rod 11, so that the position of the partition plate 6 is fixed.

[0035] In use: first, the collecting barrel 4 is rotationally connected with the bottom of the cage 1, then the mice are placed in the cage 1 and located above the bottom plate 3, then a proper number of partition plates 6 are selected according to the number and volume of the mice, for example, if the number of the fed mice is three, three partition plates 6 are selected, the partition plate 6 is moved from bottom to top, the feeding trough 9 penetrates the corresponding insertion slot 7, the sliding block 10 slides in the sliding groove 12, then the base 13 is attached to the bottom end of the supporting rod 11, the top end of the positioning rod 14 penetrates the sliding block 10 and is clamped with the supporting rod 11, so that the position of the partition plate 6 is fixed, then the top plate 2 is clamped with the top of the cage 1, the partition plate 6 enters the cage 1, different mice are separated, water and food are put into the top of the feeding trough 9, so that the mice can eat, and the excrement of the mice penetrates the bottom plate 3, is guided by the diversion hopper 8 and then enters the collecting barrel 4, so that the collection of the mouse metabolites is completed.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that, in the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "vertical", "upper", "lower", "horizontal" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only used for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0037] In the description of the present application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "arrangement", "installation", "connection", "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrally connected, it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected, it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be connected inside two elements. For ordinary skilled persons in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] The above merely describes a preferred embodiment of the present application; the scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Any skilled person in the art, according to the technical solution and improvement concept of the present application, makes equivalent replacement or change within the technical range disclosed by the present application, which should be covered in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A mouse metabolic cage cover, comprising a cage body (1), wherein a top plate (2) is snapped onto the top of the cage body (1), and a bottom plate (3) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cage body (1), and a collection bucket (4) is threadedly connected to the lower end of the cage body (1) on the outer side, characterized in that: The inside of the cage (1) is centrally provided with an adjusting mechanism (5), and the inside of the cage (1) is provided with a group of partitions (6) on the side edge, the bottom of the bottom plate (3) is fixedly connected with a flow guide hopper (8), the side of the partition (6) is fixedly connected with a pair of feeding troughs (9) in the middle, and one end of the partition (6) is fixedly connected with a sliding block (10) in the middle. The adjusting mechanism (5) comprises a support rod (11), a group of sliding grooves (12) are formed in the side edge of the support rod (11), and a base (13) is arranged at the bottom end of the support rod (11).

2. The mouse metabolic cage lid of claim 1, wherein: The side edge of the cage (1) is provided in a net shape, and a plurality of collecting grooves are formed in the inside of the bottom plate (3).

3. The mouse metabolic cage lid of claim 1, wherein: The flow guide hopper (8) is conical, and the flow guide hopper (8) is matched with the collecting barrel (4).

4. The mouse metabolic cage lid of claim 1, wherein: The feeding trough (9) is L-shaped, and the bottom of the feeding trough (9) is attached to the top surface of the bottom plate (3).

5. The mouse metabolic cage lid of claim 1, wherein: A group of penetrating grooves (7) are formed in the inside of the top plate (2), and the top of the feeding trough (9) penetrates the penetrating groove (7).

6. The mouse metabolic cage lid of claim 1, wherein: The bottom end of the support rod (11) is fixedly connected with the middle part of the top plate (2), and the sliding block (10) is slidably connected with the sliding groove (12).

7. The mouse metabolic cage lid of claim 1, wherein: The base (13) is centrally attached to the top surface of the bottom plate (3), and the top end of the positioning rod (14) penetrates the sliding block (10) and is connected with the support rod (11) in a clamping manner.

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