Water-saving drinker for rodents in laboratory

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of drinkers, and discloses a laboratory rodent water-saving drinker which comprises a lower placing cage and an upper cover plate, the upper cover plate is arranged above the lower placing cage, a placing notch is formed in the upper cover plate, an installation notch is further formed in the bottom of the placing notch, an arc-shaped fixing plate is arranged on the inner wall of the placing notch, and the arc-shaped fixing plate is connected with the installation notch. A waterer is placed on the arc-shaped fixing plate, a U-shaped connecting pipe is arranged at the bottom of the waterer, and a water collecting box is arranged at the bottom of the U-shaped connecting pipe. According to the ball type water fountain, when a rodent drinks water, the mouth of the rodent can wrap the pipe opening of the U-shaped connecting pipe at the moment, so that the rodent can drink water through an existing ball type water fountain, and when the rodent drinks water once, redundant water exists at the pipe opening of the U-shaped connecting pipe at the moment; when the water in the water collecting box is accumulated to a certain degree, the rodent can choose to drink the water in the water collecting box or drink the water through the U-shaped connecting pipe.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of water dispenser technology, specifically, it relates to a water-saving water dispenser for laboratory rodents. Background Technology

[0002] Rodents occupy an extremely important position in the fields of biological science research and the pet industry. Mice, rats, guinea pigs, and other rodents, due to their high reproductive capacity, short lifespan, and genetic similarities to humans, are widely used in experimental research across numerous disciplines such as medicine, pharmacy, genetics, and neuroscience, providing crucial models for human knowledge exploration and disease control. Meanwhile, hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas, and other rodents are also beloved by pet enthusiasts, becoming cherished companions in families.

[0003] The housing conditions for laboratory animals must be strictly standardized to ensure the accuracy and reliability of experimental data. Traditional methods of watering rodents have many drawbacks. Early open water dishes, while seemingly simple and convenient, are easily knocked over by animals moving around in their cages. This results in significant water waste and inconvenience for laboratory water management. Furthermore, spilled water quickly soaks the bedding, fostering the growth of bacteria, mold, and viruses, thus disrupting the clean environment required by the animals. This not only increases the risk of disease but may also interfere with the experimental process, leading to biased results.

[0004] Therefore, a ball-type water drinker has been developed. However, when rodents drink from the ball-type water drinker, excess water remains at the water inlet after each drink, and this water often falls into the cage, resulting in water waste.

[0005] In view of this, this utility model is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A water-saving waterer for laboratory rodents includes a lower cage and an upper cover. The upper cover is located above the lower cage and has a placement slot. An installation slot is also provided at the bottom of the placement slot. An arc-shaped fixing plate is provided on the inner wall of the placement slot. The waterer is placed on the arc-shaped fixing plate. A U-shaped connecting pipe is provided at the bottom of the waterer, and a water collection box is provided at the bottom of the U-shaped connecting pipe. The inner cavity of the water collection box has an inclined surface, and the U-shaped connecting pipe passes through the installation slot.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a fixing plate is fixedly installed on the opposite side walls of the arc-shaped fixing plate, the two fixing plates are symmetrical to each other, and a clamping mechanism is provided on the opposite side wall of the two fixing plates. The clamping mechanism is used to clamp the placed water dispenser.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the clamping mechanism includes two mounting cylinders, which are respectively disposed on opposite side walls of two fixed plates. The two mounting cylinders are symmetrical to each other. A moving rod is inserted into each opposite side wall of the two mounting cylinders. The two moving rods are symmetrical to each other. A positioning plate is fixedly connected to one end of each moving rod.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, each of the two mounting cylinders has two sliding grooves, the four sliding grooves are symmetrical to each other, each of the four sliding grooves has a slider slidably disposed thereon, the four sliders are symmetrical to each other, and a moving plate is disposed between each pair of the four sliders.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a moving rod is provided on one side wall opposite to the two moving plates, and a return spring is provided on one side wall opposite to the two moving plates. The other ends of the two return springs are respectively provided on the inner wall of the mounting cylinder.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a placement plate is provided below each of the two positioning plates, and a support plate is provided at the bottom of each of the two placement plates. The two support plates are used to support the placed water dispenser.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0014] This invention allows rodents to drink water by covering the opening of a U-shaped connecting tube with their mouths. This allows the rodent to drink using a ball-type water dispenser. After each drink, excess water remains at the opening of the U-shaped connecting tube and drips into a collection box. When the water in the collection box reaches a certain level, the rodent can choose to drink from the collection box or through the U-shaped connecting tube. Because residual water from each drink falls into the collection box, water resources are collected, thus preventing water waste to some extent.

[0015] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0016] In the attached diagram:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the water collection box structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the upper cover plate structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the arc-shaped fixing plate structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the mounting cylinder of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Lower cage; 2. Upper cover plate; 3. Placement slot; 4. Arc-shaped fixing plate; 5. Water dispenser; 6. U-shaped connecting pipe; 7. Fixing plate; 8. Mounting cylinder; 9. Moving rod; 10. Positioning plate; 11. Placement plate; 12. Support plate; 13. Slide groove; 14. Sliding block; 15. Moving plate; 16. Return spring; 17. Water collection box; 18. Inclined surface; 19. Mounting slot. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this utility model.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a water-saving waterer for laboratory rodents includes a lower cage 1 and an upper cover 2. The upper cover 2 is located above the lower cage 1 and has a placement slot 3. The bottom of the placement slot 3 also has an installation slot 19. An arc-shaped fixing plate 4 is provided on the inner wall of the placement slot 3. A waterer 5 is placed on the arc-shaped fixing plate 4. A U-shaped connecting pipe 6 is provided at the bottom of the waterer 5. A water collection box 17 is provided at the bottom of the U-shaped connecting pipe 6. The inner cavity of the water collection box 17 has an inclined surface 18. The U-shaped connecting pipe 6 passes through the installation slot 19. When rodents drink water, their mouths can cover the opening of the U-shaped connecting tube 6, allowing them to drink through the existing ball-type water dispenser. After each drink, excess water remains at the opening of the U-shaped connecting tube 6, dripping into the water collection box 17. When the water in the collection box 17 reaches a certain level, the rodent can choose to drink from the collection box 17 or through the U-shaped connecting tube 6. Since the residual water from the U-shaped connecting tube 6 falls into the collection box 17 each time the rodent drinks, water resources can be collected, thus avoiding water waste to some extent.

[0025] In a specific embodiment, fixing plates 7 are fixedly installed on opposite side walls of the arc-shaped fixing plate 4. The two fixing plates 7 are symmetrical to each other, and each opposite side wall of the two fixing plates 7 is provided with a clamping mechanism for clamping the placed water dispenser 5. In this configuration, the installation position of the fixing plates 7 is determined.

[0026] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism includes two mounting cylinders 8, which are respectively disposed on opposite side walls of the two fixed plates 7. The two mounting cylinders 8 are symmetrical to each other. Movable rods 9 are inserted into the opposite side walls of both mounting cylinders 8, and the two movable rods 9 are symmetrical to each other. Positioning plates 10 are fixedly connected to the opposite ends of both movable rods 9. In this configuration, the specific installation positions of the mounting cylinders 8 and the connection relationship between the movable rods 9 and the mounting cylinders 8 are determined.

[0027] Furthermore, each of the two mounting cylinders 8 has two sliding grooves 13 inside its cavity. These four sliding grooves 13 are symmetrically arranged in pairs. Each of the four sliding grooves 13 has a slider 14 slidably mounted inside its cavity. These sliders 14 are also symmetrically arranged in pairs. A movable plate 15 is positioned between each pair of sliders 14. A movable rod 9 is mounted on one side wall opposite to each of the two movable plates 15, and a return spring 16 is mounted on the opposite side wall of each of the two movers 15. The other ends of the two return springs 16 are respectively mounted on the inner wall of the mounting cylinder 8. This configuration ensures that when the water dispenser 5 is placed on the arc-shaped fixing plate 4, the operator can release the positioning plate 10, allowing the positioning plate 10 to fit against the side wall of the water dispenser 5 with the assistance of the sliding grooves 13, sliders 14, movable plates 15, and return springs 16, thereby positioning the water dispenser 5.

[0028] Furthermore, a placement plate 11 is provided below each of the two positioning plates 10, and a support plate 12 is provided at the bottom of each of the two placement plates 11. The two support plates 12 are used to support the placed water dispenser 5. In this configuration, the installation position of the support plate 12 is determined to a certain extent to prevent the water dispenser 5 from shaking and being bumped, and at the same time, it can also prevent the water dispenser 5 and the U-shaped connecting pipe 6 from being worn due to shaking.

[0029] The implementation principle of a laboratory rodent water-saving drinking device in this embodiment is as follows:

[0030] When it is necessary to feed water to rodents, the staff can place the water dispenser 5 into the placement slot 3 set on the upper cover plate 2. When placing the water dispenser 5, the staff should ensure that the water dispenser 5 fits against the arc-shaped fixing plate 4 (before placing the water dispenser 5, the staff needs to move the positioning plate 10 to both sides to ensure that the water dispenser 5 fits against the arc-shaped fixing plate 4).

[0031] When the water dispenser 5 is placed on the arc-shaped fixing plate 4, the operator releases the positioning plate 10, allowing the positioning plate 10 to fit against the side wall of the water dispenser 5 with the assistance of the sliding groove 13, the slider 14, the moving plate 15, and the return spring 16, thereby positioning the water dispenser 5. At the same time, when the positioning plate 10 moves, it can also drive the support plate 12 to move, so that the support plate 12 can be located at the bottom of the water dispenser 5, thus avoiding the water dispenser 5 from shaking and bumping to a certain extent, and also avoiding the water dispenser 5 and the U-shaped connecting pipe 6 from wearing out due to shaking.

[0032] Meanwhile, when rodents drink water, their mouths can cover the opening of the U-shaped connecting tube 6, allowing them to drink through the existing ball-type water dispenser. After each drink, excess water remains at the opening of the U-shaped connecting tube 6, which drips into the water collection box 17. When the water in the collection box 17 reaches a certain level, the rodent can choose to drink from the collection box 17 or through the U-shaped connecting tube 6. Since the residual water from the U-shaped connecting tube 6 falls into the collection box 17 each time the rodent drinks, water resources can be collected, thus avoiding water waste to some extent.

Claims

1. A laboratory rodent water saver drinker comprising a lower cage (1) and an upper cover plate (2), characterized in that, The lower placement cage (1) is provided with an upper cover plate (2), the upper cover plate (2) is provided with a placement slot (3), and the bottom of the placement slot (3) is also provided with an installation slot (19). The inner wall of the placement slot (3) is provided with an arc-shaped fixing plate (4), a water dispenser (5) is placed on the arc-shaped fixing plate (4), a U-shaped connecting pipe (6) is provided at the bottom of the water dispenser (5), a water collection box (17) is provided at the bottom of the U-shaped connecting pipe (6), an inclined surface (18) is provided in the inner cavity of the water collection box (17), and the U-shaped connecting pipe (6) passes through the installation slot (19).

2. A laboratory rodent water sipper according to claim 1, wherein, The arc-shaped fixing plate (4) has fixing plates (7) fixedly installed on its opposite side walls. The two fixing plates (7) are symmetrical to each other. Each of the two fixing plates (7) has a clamping mechanism on its opposite side wall. The clamping mechanism is used to clamp the placed water dispenser (5).

3. A laboratory rodent water conserving drinker as claimed in claim 2 wherein, The clamping mechanism includes two mounting cylinders (8), which are respectively set on opposite side walls of two fixed plates (7). The two mounting cylinders (8) are symmetrical to each other. A moving rod (9) is inserted into the opposite side wall of each of the two mounting cylinders (8). The two moving rods (9) are symmetrical to each other. A positioning plate (10) is fixedly connected to the opposite end of each of the two moving rods (9).

4. A laboratory rodent water sipper according to claim 3, wherein, Two sliding grooves (13) are opened in the inner cavity of each of the two mounting cylinders (8). The four sliding grooves (13) are symmetrical to each other in pairs. A slider (14) is slidably arranged in the inner cavity of each of the four sliding grooves (13). The four sliders (14) are symmetrical to each other in pairs. A movable plate (15) is arranged between each pair of the four sliders (14).

5. A laboratory rodent water conserving drinker as claimed in claim 4 wherein, A moving rod (9) is provided on one side wall opposite to the two moving plates (15), and a return spring (16) is provided on the opposite side wall of the two moving plates (15). The other ends of the two return springs (16) are respectively provided on the inner wall of the mounting cylinder (8).

6. The laboratory rodent water sipper drinking bowl of claim 3 wherein, Each of the two positioning plates (10) is provided with a placement plate (11), and each of the two placement plates (11) is provided with a support plate (12) at the bottom. The two support plates (12) are used to support the placed water dispenser (5).

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