Medical observation cage for small animals

Abstract

The utility model discloses a medical observation cage for small animals, which relates to the related technical field of medical observation and comprises a cage body, an inner cavity is arranged in the cage body, the top of the inner cavity is connected with a storage box used for containing water and food, a plurality of supporting columns are arranged below the inner cavity, the supporting columns are arranged in an array mode and are in an arc shape, and the supporting columns are connected with the storage box. The cavity is provided with a supporting plate in a sliding manner below the supporting columns; the supporting columns are arranged in the cage body, the gaps are reserved between the supporting columns, excrement of small animals can fall down through the gaps, the small animals cannot make contact with the excrement, meanwhile, the supporting columns are arranged in an arc-shaped array mode, the small animals can be guided to move at the arc-shaped lowest point of the arc, and researchers can conveniently conduct observation work.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of medical observation technology, and in particular to a small animal medical observation cage. Background Technology

[0002] Small animals are common experimental subjects and can be used in various basic and clinical experiments according to various needs. They are widely used in many life science research fields such as functional physiology, disease mechanism research, and medical research.

[0003] However, there are still many shortcomings in the existing technology of animal experimental observation cages. During long-term experimental observation, various animal excrement will frequently accumulate at the bottom of the cage. Excrement is also an important observation object in animal observation. When excrement is piled at the bottom, it is not easy to collect and process, and it is also easy to be trampled and mixed by the animals, affecting the observation. Frequent removal of excrement can also easily affect the normal living state of the small animals and interfere with the experimental state. Utility Model Content

[0004] Purpose of the invention: The purpose of this utility model is to provide a small animal medical observation cage to solve the problem of inconvenient disposal of excrement during the experimental culture of small animals.

[0005] Technical solution

[0006] A small animal medical observation cage includes a cage body with an inner cavity. The top of the inner cavity is connected to a storage box for holding water and food. Several support columns are arranged in an array below the inner cavity. The support columns are arranged in an arc shape. A tray is slidably installed below the support columns in the inner cavity.

[0007] Furthermore, several upper plates are rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the cavity, and the upper plates are located between the support column and the support plate.

[0008] Furthermore, a rotating plate is fixedly connected to the lower part of the upper plate, and the lower end of the rotating plate abuts against the support plate. The support plate drives the upper plate to rotate through the rotating plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the rotating plates are provided with gaps, and the gaps of the plurality of rotating plates are staggered.

[0010] Furthermore, a top cover is slidably installed on the top of the inner cavity, and the storage box is fixedly installed on the top cover.

[0011] Furthermore, the storage box is located on the upper surface of the top cover, and an extension tube is fixedly connected to the lower side of the storage box. The extension tube passes through the top cover and extends into the inner cavity, and a discharge pipe is connected to the extension tube inside the inner cavity.

[0012] Furthermore, a gap post is fixedly installed in the inner cavity, the gap post being located between each pair of the support pillars, and the gap post being located on the lower side of the arc.

[0013] Furthermore, the number of the gap columns is much smaller than the number of the support columns, and the diameter of the gap columns is much smaller than the diameter of the support columns.

[0014] Beneficial effects: The cage is equipped with support pillars with gaps between them, allowing the animal's excrement to fall through and preventing the animal from coming into contact with it. At the same time, the support pillars are arranged in an arc-shaped array, which can guide the animal to move around at the lowest point of the arc, making it convenient for researchers to observe. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the cage body of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inner cavity side structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating plate structure of this utility model from a bottom view.

[0020] Reference numerals: 11. Cage body; 12. Transparent partition; 13. Top cover; 14. Storage box; 15. Inner cavity; 16. Extension tube; 17. Discharge tube; 21. Support plate; 22. Support column; 23. Gap column; 24. Movable opening; 31. Top plate; 32. Turning plate; 33. Gap opening. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the technical solution of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Example

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, a small animal medical observation cage includes a cage body 11, and an inner cavity 15 is provided inside the cage body 11, which is the place where the small animal lives.

[0023] A through-hole is provided on one side of the inner cavity 15, and a transparent partition 12 is installed at the through-hole. The transparent partition 12 and the through-hole are detachably connected. The transparent partition 12 can be removed to place small animals. At the same time, the transparent partition 12 also makes it convenient for researchers to observe the normal culture status of small animals.

[0024] Meanwhile, a top cover 13 is slidably installed on the top wall of the inner cavity 15. The top cover 13 penetrates the cage body 11 and can be removed. A storage box 14 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the top cover 13. There are two storage boxes 14, which are used to hold water and food respectively. An extension tube 16 is connected to the bottom of the storage box 14. The extension tube 16 extends into the inner cavity 15, and the small animals can eat through the extension tube 16.

[0025] like Figure 2 As shown, the inner wall of the inner cavity 15 is equipped with several support pillars 22. The support pillars 22 are located below the inner cavity 15. There are several support pillars 22, and the support pillars 22 are arranged in an arc shape at the bottom of the inner cavity 15. The lowest point of the arc is located at the center. There are gaps between each pair of support pillars 22 to facilitate the fall of small animal excrement and reduce the contact between small animals and excrement. At the same time, the arc shape can guide small animals to concentrate at the center of the inner cavity 15, which is more convenient for observation.

[0026] Meanwhile, the inner wall of the inner cavity 15 is also fixedly connected with a gap post 23. The gap post 23 is installed between two pillars 22. The gap post 23 is located on the lower side of the arc of the pillar 22. The gap post 23 can prevent the legs of small animals from getting stuck in the gap between two pillars 22. The diameter of the gap post 23 is much smaller than the diameter of the pillar 22. At the same time, the diameter of the gap post 23 is smaller than the gap between two pillars 22, which can prevent the gap post 23 from blocking the gap between two pillars 22, making it convenient for excrement to fall. At the same time, the number of gap posts 23 is much smaller than the number of pillars 22. In this application, there are ten pillars 22 and two gap posts 23, which facilitates the movement of small animals and does not affect the falling of excrement.

[0027] Below the support column 22, there is a support plate 21. The support plate 21 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the inner cavity 15. The side wall of the cage body 11 is provided with a movable opening 24. The movable opening 24 facilitates the sliding removal and installation of the support plate 21. The movable opening 24 is located below the support column 22. Moreover, the support plate 21 is connected to the outside of the movable opening 24 with a handle for easy movement of the support plate 21.

[0028] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, an upper plate 31 is installed on the inner wall of the inner cavity 15 between the support plate 21 and the support column 22. The upper plate 31 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the inner cavity 15 through a rotating shaft. There are several upper plates 31, and the upper plates 31 are arranged in an array. Several upper plates 31 are laid flat under the support column 22 to facilitate the support of excrement.

[0029] Furthermore, a rotating plate 32 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the upper plate 31. The rotating plate 32 can be slightly deformed. The rotating plate 32 and the upper plate 31 are vertically connected. The rotating plate 32 abuts against the tray 21. The tray 21 drives the upper plate 31 to rotate through the rotating plate 32. When the tray 21 is moved, the excrement can fall onto the tray 21 and be removed. The upper plate 31 is horizontal in the initial state and cannot be flipped upward. When the tray 21 is inserted, the rotating plate 32 can drive the upper plate 31 to flip downward, so that the excrement falls down.

[0030] like Figure 5 As shown, the rotating plate 32 is further provided with a gap 33, and the gaps 33 of several rotating plates 32 are staggered to facilitate the movement of excrement by the tray 21.

[0031] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A small animal medical observation cage, comprising a cage body (11), an inner cavity (15) is arranged in the cage body (11), characterized in that: The top of the inner cavity (15) is connected with a storage box (14) for water and food, and the lower part of the inner cavity (15) is provided with a plurality of supports (22), which are arranged in an array, are arranged in a circular arc shape, and are slidably installed with a supporting plate (21) below.

2. A small animal medical observation cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of upper plates (31) are rotatably installed on the inner wall of the inner cavity (15) and located between the supports (22) and the supporting plate (21).

3. A small animal medical observation cage according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower part of the upper plate (31) is fixedly connected with a rotating plate (32), the lower end of the rotating plate (32) abuts against the supporting plate (21), and the supporting plate (21) drives the upper plate (31) to rotate through the rotating plate (32).

4. A small animal medical observation cage according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rotating plate (32) is provided with a gap (33), and the gaps (33) of the plurality of rotating plates (32) are arranged in a staggered manner.

5. A small animal medical observation cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the inner cavity (15) is slidably installed with a top cover (13), and the storage box (14) is fixedly installed on the top cover (13).

6. A small animal medical observation cage according to claim 5, characterized in that: The storage box (14) is located on the upper end surface of the top cover (13), the lower side of the storage box (14) is fixedly connected with an extension pipe (16), the extension pipe (16) penetrates through the top cover (13) and extends into the inner cavity (15), and the extension pipe (16) is connected with a discharge pipe (17) in the inner cavity (15).

7. A small animal medical observation cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner cavity (15) is fixedly installed with a gap column (23), which is located between every two supports (22) and is located on the lower side of the circular arc.

8. A small animal medical observation cage according to claim 7, characterized in that: The number of the gap columns (23) is much smaller than the number of the supports (22), and the diameter of the gap columns (23) is much smaller than the diameter of the supports (22).

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