Non-contact water drinking system for non-human primates

Abstract

The utility model discloses a non-contact drinking water system for non-human primates, which comprises a cage, a main line water supply unit and a branch line water supply unit, the main line water supply unit comprises a constant-pressure water source and a drinking water main pipeline, and the drinking water main pipeline is communicated with the interiors of the constant-pressure water source and the branch line water supply unit; one end of the branch water supply unit is communicated with the drinking water main pipeline, and the other end of the branch water supply unit is communicated with the interior of the cage; a water inlet hole is formed in one side of the cage, and the water inlet hole is communicated with the interior of the branch water supply unit. The non-human primate breeding device can well adapt to the breeding scale, funds and breeding technology of the non-human primates, is simple in structure, low in cost, energy-saving and environment-friendly, and can avoid breeding water supply pollution so as to be beneficial to the physical health of the non-human primates.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to non human primates breeding technical field, concretely relates to a non human primates contactless drinking water system. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the process of life science research, non human primates become an important role in biomedical research field because of their high similarity with human in genetics, physiology and behavior. Especially in the development of biological macromolecular drugs and disease model construction, they show irreplaceable value. Non human primates not only provide scientists with an experimental environment close to human disease development, but also greatly accelerate the process of drug efficacy evaluation and safety testing, opening up a new way for treating human diseases.

[0003] However, as non human primates are increasingly widely used in scientific research, health and safety problems in their breeding and management have become increasingly prominent. It is particularly noteworthy that such experimental animals are extremely susceptible to disease transmission through sharing food, water and other means in a group environment. As one of the basic needs of animal daily life, the health status of diet is directly related to the health level of animal groups. If the drinking water system is not reasonably designed or poorly managed, it is easy to become a breeding ground for disease transmission, affecting the reliability of experimental results, and even hindering the progress of the entire scientific research project.

[0004] In the prior art, there are various animal waterers, such as duckbill type waterer with publication number CN221104441U, nipple type waterer with publication number CN220987180U and bowl type waterer with publication number CN117502298A, etc. However, these waterers are designed for livestock or poultry animals and cannot adapt to non human primate breeding scenarios. There are few drinking water equipment or systems designed specifically for non human primates, among which patent numbers CN201520362766.4 and CN202320433668.X disclose water supply systems for monkey cages. However, these devices or systems have a significant problem: animals inevitably need to directly contact the water source when taking water, which greatly increases the risk of cross infection. Disease transmission caused by water source pollution in a group environment will have an immeasurable impact on experiments, and reducing water source pollution hazards has become a problem to be solved in non human primate breeding.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need in the art for a non human primate contactless drinking water system that is suitable for non human primate breeding scale, funding and feeding technology, has a simple structure, low cost, is easy to produce, and can also avoid breeding water pollution to benefit the physical health of non human primates. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a kind of non-human primates contactless drinking water system, including cage, main line water supply unit and branch line water supply unit, wherein:

[0007] The main line water supply unit includes constant pressure water source and drinking water main pipeline, and the drinking water main pipeline is communicated with the internal of constant pressure water source and branch line water supply unit;

[0008] One end of the branch line water supply unit is communicated with the drinking water main pipeline, and the other end of the branch line water supply unit is communicated with the internal of cage;

[0009] Water inlet hole is formed in one side of the cage, and the water inlet hole is communicated with the internal of branch line water supply unit.

[0010] Specifically, the branch line water supply unit includes first branch line pipeline and second branch line pipeline, one end of the first branch line pipeline and the second branch line pipeline is communicated through three-way valve, the other end of the three-way valve is communicated with drinking water main pipeline, and the other end of the first branch line pipeline and the second branch line pipeline is communicated and extended to cage wall body, and is connected with one end of water inlet hole located outside cage.

[0011] Specifically, animal switch is arranged on the second branch line pipeline, and the animal switch passes through cage and extends to the internal of cage.

[0012] Specifically, the animal switch is a toggle switch or a lever switch.

[0013] Specifically, meter is arranged on the first branch line pipeline, and the meter is used to monitor the flow of drinking water.

[0014] Specifically, waterproof pipeline or waterproof coating is arranged in the hole wall of water inlet hole.

[0015] Specifically, closing piece is slidably installed on the side of water inlet hole communicated with branch line water supply unit, and the closing piece is used to control the opening and closing of water inlet hole communicated with branch line water supply unit.

[0016] Specifically, there is an included angle between the axis of water inlet hole and horizontal line, the angle of the included angle is 20-40 degrees, and one end of water inlet hole located in the internal of cage is higher than the other end of water inlet hole located outside cage.

[0017] Specifically, the branch line water supply unit is provided with a plurality of each, and each branch line water supply unit corresponds to a cage to be supplied with water, and all branch line water supply units are connected in parallel on main line water supply unit, and communicated with the internal of main line water supply unit and its corresponding cage.

[0018] Secondly, this application provides a method for using the aforementioned non-human primate contactless drinking system, the method comprising the following steps:

[0019] When drinking water: The keeper turns on the constant pressure water source, adjusts the three-way valve, connects the main drinking water pipeline, the first branch pipeline and the second branch pipeline, and opens the sealing plate; the non-human primate wave extends to the animal switch inside the cage, and drinking water enters the cage through the water inlet, presenting a slanted upward pressure-stabilized water column. The non-human primates drink water through the water column, achieving contactless drinking.

[0020] When draining water: The keeper shuts off the constant pressure water source, adjusts the three-way valve to connect the main drinking water pipeline and the first branch pipeline, and closes the sealing plate; the accumulated liquid in the pipeline begins to drain until the accumulated liquid is completely drained, and then the drinking water is restored by following the same procedure as when drinking water.

[0021] The technical solution provided by this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. The non-human primate contactless drinking system provided by this utility model makes good use of the physiological characteristics of non-human primates, such as flexible upper limbs, "finger" structure and strong learning ability. Through the setting of animal switch and water inlet, water can be dispensed when non-human primates exert a little force to turn the switch, and the water can be closed automatically when the force is stopped, avoiding accidental switch activation and water waste.

[0023] 2. The non-human primate contactless drinking system provided by this utility model has a water jet that shoots out at an angle upwards. Non-human primates can drink water by simply adjusting their posture and direction, and do not come into direct contact with the water source, thus ensuring the cleanliness of the water source and avoiding cross-contamination.

[0024] 3. The non-human primate contactless drinking water system provided by this utility model, combined with the monitoring of the meter, can adjust the water output by adjusting the water pressure, thus saving water resources while ensuring the supply of drinking water to animals.

[0025] 4. The non-human primate contactless drinking system provided by this utility model has a simple structure, low manufacturing cost, good durability, and simple and quick operation. Through the setting of branch water supply units, it is possible to complete the batch drainage without entering the cage, reducing the impact on the animals and avoiding the risk of animal attacks. When there are drugs in the drinking water or when liquid accumulates due to long-term disuse, the accumulated liquid can be fully drained and the pipeline can be cleaned, which is conducive to the maintenance and cleaning of the drinking system and improves its durability. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Fig. 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of the non-human primate contactless drinking system of this utility model from the outside of the cage.

[0027] Fig. 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of the non-human primate contactless drinking system of this utility model from the perspective of the inside of the cage.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0029] 1. Cage; 2. Constant pressure water source; 3. Main drinking water pipeline; 4. Water inlet; 5. First branch pipeline; 6. Second branch pipeline; 7. Three-way valve; 8. Animal switch; 9. Meter; 10. Sealing plate. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Unless otherwise specified, the materials, instruments, and reagents used in the following embodiments can be obtained commercially. Unless otherwise specified, the technical means used in the embodiments are conventional means well known to those skilled in the art.

[0031] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc., illustrated in the accompanying drawings of this specification are only for illustrative purposes and to facilitate understanding and reading by those skilled in the art. They are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of this utility model and therefore have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, without affecting the effects and objectives of this utility model, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model. Furthermore, the terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "middle," and "one" used in this specification are merely for clarity of description and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of this utility model. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of implementation of this utility model.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] Please refer to Figs. 1-2 This illustration shows a schematic embodiment of a non-human primate contactless drinking system provided in this application, including a cage 1, a main water supply unit, and branch water supply units, wherein:

[0034] The main water supply unit includes a constant pressure water source 2 and a main drinking water pipeline 3. The main drinking water pipeline 3 connects the constant pressure water source 2 to the interior of the branch water supply unit. One end of the branch water supply unit is connected to the main drinking water pipeline 3, and the other end is connected to the interior of the cage 1. A water inlet 4 is provided on one side of the cage 1. A sealing plate 10 is slidably installed on the side of the water inlet 4 that connects to the branch water supply unit. The sealing plate 10 is used to control the opening and closing of the connection between the water inlet 4 and the branch water supply unit. The water inlet 4 is connected to the interior of the branch water supply unit. There is an angle between the axis of the water inlet 4 and the horizontal line, with an angle of 20-40 degrees. The end of the water inlet 4 inside the cage 1 is higher than the end of the water inlet 4 outside the cage 1. The arrangement of the water inlet 4 ensures that the water supply direction is not horizontal, but rather an upward jet of water. Non-human primates can easily adjust their posture and direction to drink water without direct contact with the water source, thus ensuring the cleanliness of the water source and avoiding cross-contamination. In practice, depending on the size of the cage, the landing point of the water column can be found, and drainage holes or sewers can be opened at the corresponding locations to directly discharge the water into the sewage system, reducing water accumulation in the cage and ensuring the comfort of the animals.

[0035] The branch water supply unit includes a first branch pipe 5 and a second branch pipe 6. One end of the first branch pipe 5 and the second branch pipe 6 are connected by a three-way valve 7. The other end of the three-way valve 7 is connected to the main drinking water pipe 3. The other ends of the first branch pipe 5 and the second branch pipe 6 are connected and extend to the wall of the cage 1, and are connected to the end of the water inlet 4 located outside the cage 1.

[0036] The second branch pipe 6 is equipped with an animal switch 8, which passes through the cage 1 and extends into its interior. The animal switch 8 is either a toggle switch or a lever switch. The lever switch extending into the cage 1 has a built-in spring-loaded mechanism; water is released when the lever is turned, and the switch springs back to close the passage when the lever is released. The lever switch is simple to operate, and non-human primates can quickly learn how to use it. They can use their fingers to turn the switch while drinking, catching the water jet in their mouths or wetting their palms with the water jet and then licking it to drink. After drinking, releasing the switch resets the water jet. Throughout the process, the only part of the primate that comes into direct contact is the flowing water jet, effectively preventing water source contamination during drinking.

[0037] A meter 9 is installed on the first branch pipe 5. The meter 9 is used to monitor the flow rate of drinking water. When it is necessary to measure the amount of water consumed by animals per unit time, the keeper or experimenter can record the count on the meter 9 or reset it to zero. At the next measurement time point, the difference in readings can be used to obtain the amount of water consumed by the animals in cage 1.

[0038] Water inlet hole 4 has a waterproof pipe or waterproof coating installed inside its wall. The waterproof pipe or coating not only helps prevent drinking water from leaking into the wall and causing waste, but also prevents the wall from contaminating the drinking water.

[0039] In implementation, multiple branch water supply units are set up, each corresponding to one cage 1 to be supplied with water. All branch water supply units are connected in parallel to the main water supply unit, connecting the main water supply unit with the interior of its corresponding cage 1. The number of branch water supply units can be matched according to the number of cages 1 that need water supply, so as to complete the simultaneous water supply of multiple cages 1.

[0040] Secondly, this embodiment illustrates the specific operating methods for drinking water and water supply:

[0041] When drinking water: The keeper turns on the constant pressure water source 2, adjusts the three-way valve 7, connects the main drinking water pipeline 3, the first branch pipeline 5, and the second branch pipeline 6, and opens the sealing plate 10; the non-human primate wave extends to the animal switch 8 inside the cage 1, and drinking water enters the cage 1 through the water inlet 4, presenting a slanted upward pressure-stabilized water column. The non-human primates drink water through the water column, achieving contactless drinking;

[0042] When draining water: The keeper shuts off the constant pressure water source 2, adjusts the three-way valve 7, connects the main drinking water pipeline 3 and the first branch pipeline 5, and closes the sealing plate 10; the accumulated liquid in the pipeline begins to drain until the accumulated liquid is drained, and then the drinking water is restored by following the same steps as when drinking water.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A non-human primate touchless drinking system, comprising: The application relates to a drinking water supply system for cages, which comprises a cage, a main water supply unit and a branch water supply unit, wherein: the main water supply unit comprises a constant-pressure water source and a drinking water main pipeline, which is connected with the constant-pressure water source and the interior of the branch water supply unit; one end of the branch water supply unit is connected with the drinking water main pipeline, and the other end of the branch water supply unit is connected with the interior of the cage; one side of the cage is provided with a water inlet hole, and the water inlet hole is connected with the interior of the branch water supply unit.

2. The non-human primate touchless drinking system of claim 1, wherein, the branch water supply unit comprises a first branch pipeline and a second branch pipeline, one end of the first branch pipeline and the second branch pipeline is connected through a three-way valve, the other end of the three-way valve is connected with the drinking water main pipeline, and the other end of the first branch pipeline and the second branch pipeline is connected and extends to the cage wall body and is connected with one end of the water inlet hole located outside the cage.

3. The non-human primate touchless drinking system of claim 2, wherein, an animal switch is arranged on the second branch pipeline, the animal switch penetrates through the cage and extends to the interior of the cage.

4. The non-human primate touchless drinking system of claim 3, wherein, the animal switch is a switch with a pulling piece or a switch with a pulling rod.

5. The non-human primate touchless drinking system of claim 2, wherein, a meter is arranged on the first branch pipeline, and the meter is used for monitoring the flow of drinking water.

6. The non-human primate touchless drinking system of claim 1, wherein, a waterproof pipeline or a waterproof coating is arranged in the hole wall of the water inlet hole.

7. The non-human primate touchless drinking system of claim 1, wherein, a closing piece is slidably arranged on the side of the water inlet hole connected with the branch water supply unit, and the closing piece is used for controlling the opening and closing of the water inlet hole connected with the branch water supply unit.

8. The non-human primate touchless drinking system of claim 1, wherein, an angle exists between the axis of the water inlet hole and the horizontal line, the angle is 20-40 degrees, and one end of the water inlet hole located in the interior of the cage is higher than the other end of the water inlet hole located outside the cage.

9. The non-human primate touchless drinking system of claim 1, wherein, a plurality of branch water supply units are arranged, each branch water supply unit corresponds to a cage to be supplied with water, and all the branch water supply units are connected in parallel on the main water supply unit and are connected with the interiors of the cages corresponding to the branch water supply units.

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