Small panda nail trimming and fixing device

Abstract

The utility model provides a small panda nail trimming and fixing device which comprises a fixing cage, trimming openings are formed in the left side wall and the right side wall of the fixing cage respectively, the device further comprises a handrail window, the lower end of the handrail window is hinged to the side walls of the trimming openings, the upper end of the handrail window is connected with a first plug pin, and the handrail window is locked through the first plug pin. A feeding opening is formed in the front side wall of the fixing cage, a turning plate is hinged to the feeding opening, a feeding trough is detachably connected to the inner side of the turning plate, a second plug pin is connected to the upper end of the turning plate, and the turning plate is locked through the second plug pin. For part of uninduced small pandas, arms of a breeder can extend into the fixing cage by opening the handrail window, so that four limbs of the small pandas are pulled out of the fixing cage. According to the utility model, the feeding trough is additionally arranged in the fixing cage and is matched with the openable and closable handrail window, so that the small pandas can be fixed and fingernails of the small pandas can be trimmed when the small pandas are in a feeding state, and the stress in the fixing process can be effectively relieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of red panda care equipment technology, and in particular to a red panda nail trimming and fixing device. Background Technology

[0002] Wild red pandas live in vast natural environments, where they need to climb trees and dig to find food, build nests, and avoid predators. During these natural activities, their nails wear down naturally, maintaining a suitable length without the need for trimming. However, red pandas in zoos have relatively limited living space and lack sufficient natural environments for them to engage in ample activity and naturally wear down their nails. Their activity is mostly confined to enclosures and small activity areas, preventing them from wearing down their nails through frequent climbing and digging as they do in the wild. Consequently, their nails tend to grow too long, requiring regular trimming.

[0003] Red pandas are naturally wary, and directly restraining their limbs to a restraint device can easily trigger a significant stress response. Therefore, nail trimming for red pandas is currently mostly done using a restraint cage. However, due to the small size of red pandas, the spacing between adjacent bars in a restraint cage is usually between 5-6 cm, making it difficult for keepers to reach inside the cage to pull their limbs. They can only guide their limbs out of the cage through induction. While this method reduces stress from direct contact to some extent, it still has significant drawbacks: different individuals respond differently to induction, and some red pandas are unresponsive, leading to failed attempts. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a nail trimming and fixing device for red pandas, so that when induction fails, the keeper can reach into the restraint cage and pull the red panda's limbs out of the restraint cage.

[0005] This utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] This utility model provides a nail trimming and fixing device for red pandas, including a restraining cage, with trimming openings on the left and right side walls of the restraining cage, and the device also includes a railing window that matches the trimming opening. The lower end of the railing window is hinged to the side wall of the trimming opening, and the upper end of the railing window is connected to a first pin, which locks the railing window.

[0007] The front side wall of the Baoding cage has a feeding opening, and a flap is hinged to the feeding opening. A feeding trough is detachably connected to the inner side of the flap, and a second pin is connected to the upper end of the flap. The flap is locked by the second pin.

[0008] Furthermore, each of the railing windows is provided with a restraint strap on its inner side, a limit rod is hinged to the outer wall of the railing window, and limit rings are provided on the left and right side walls of the restraint cage. The limit rings are located below the trimming opening, and the end of the limit rod is provided with a hook that connects to the limit ring. After the hook is connected to the limit ring, the railing window is in a horizontal state.

[0009] Furthermore, the inner side of the flap is provided with a U-shaped locking part, which is made of three angle irons with L-shaped cross sections spliced ​​together. The sides and bottom of the feeding trough are respectively provided with extension parts, which are embedded in the locking part.

[0010] Furthermore, the horizontal width and vertical height of the trimming opening are both 8-10cm.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a push-pull assembly for compressing the red panda's activity space. The push-pull assembly includes a baffle and a sliding rod fixed to the inner wall of the restraint cage. The sliding rod is spaced apart from the inner wall. A hanging block is provided on the top of the baffle. When the baffle is placed inside the restraint cage, the hanging block is slidably connected to the sliding rod. The push-pull assembly also includes an electric push rod. The electric push rod is installed on the rear side wall of the restraint cage. The output end of the electric push rod extends into the restraint cage and contacts the baffle.

[0012] Furthermore, a connecting seat is fixedly connected to the side of the baffle away from the feeding trough, and a stop bar is slidably connected to the connecting seat.

[0013] The advantages of this invention are as follows: For some unruly red pandas, the keeper's arm can be extended into the restraint cage by opening the bars, allowing the panda's limbs to be pulled out and tied to the horizontally placed bars. This invention adds a feeding trough and an opening / closing bars to the restraint cage, enabling the red panda to be restrained and its nails trimmed while eating. This ensures the feasibility of limb restraint and nail trimming while simultaneously diverting attention through continuous feeding, effectively alleviating stress during restraint. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the panda nail trimming and fixing device of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Partial sectional view of AA.

[0017] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the panda nail trimming and fixing device of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Partial sectional view of BB.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the flap and the feeding trough of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A partial sectional view of the CC section.

[0021] Figure 7 for Figure 1 Partial sectional view of DD.

[0022] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0023] 1. Restraint cage; 2. Trimming opening; 3. Bar window; 4. First pin; 5. Feeding opening; 6. Flip-up plate; 7. Feeding trough; 71. Extension section; 8. Second pin; 9. Restraint strap; 10. Limiting rod; 11. Limiting ring; 12. Hook; 13. Engaging part; 14. Push-pull assembly; 141. Baffle; 142. Sliding rod; 143. Connecting piece; 144. Hanging block; 145. Electric push rod; 148. Connecting seat; 149. Stop bar; 15. Flexible rope. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Please see Figures 1 to 7 This utility model provides a nail trimming and fixing device for red pandas, including a restraining cage 1. The restraining cage 1 is a frame structure welded from several galvanized or stainless steel pipes, with a spacing of 5-6 cm between adjacent galvanized or stainless steel pipes. A bottom lining plate is provided on the bottom wall of the restraining cage 1. Trimming openings 2 are respectively opened on the left and right side walls of the restraining cage 1. Figure 1 As shown, the left and right sides of the Baoding cage are respectively provided with two trimming openings. The device also includes a railing window 3 that matches the trimming opening 2. The lower end of the railing window 3 is hinged to the side wall of the trimming opening 2, and the upper end of the railing window 3 is connected to a first pin 4. The railing window 3 is locked by the first pin 4.

[0025] The rear wall of the restraint cage 1 is an openable flip-up door, through which the red panda enters and exits the cage. The front wall of the cage 1 has a feeding opening 5, which is hinged to a flap 6. The lower end of the flap 6 is hinged to the feeding opening 5, and a feeding trough 7 is detachably connected to the inner side of the flap 6. A second latch 8 is connected to the upper end of the flap 6, and the flap 6 is locked by the second latch 8. In this invention, both the railing window 3 and the flip-up door are composed of two vertically distributed metal tubes and a metal plate welded between the tubes. For some unmotivated red pandas, fruit or bamboo can be placed in the feeding trough 7 beforehand to entice them to eat and distract them. While the red panda is eating, the first latch 4 is opened, the railing window 3 is flipped downwards, and the hook 12 is connected to the limiting ring 11, so that the railing window 3 is placed horizontally. The keeper's arm is inserted through the trimming opening 2 into the restraint cage 1 to pull the red panda's limbs out of the cage 1 and tie them to the horizontally placed railing window 3 to trim its nails, effectively relieving the red panda's stress during the restraint process.

[0026] Specifically, each of the railing windows 3 is provided with a restraint strap 9 on its inner side, a limit rod 10 is hinged to the outer wall of the railing window 3, and limit rings 11 are provided on the left and right side walls of the restraint cage 1. The limit rings 11 are located below the trimming opening 2, and the end of the limit rod 10 is provided with a hook 12 that connects to the limit ring 11. After the hook 12 is connected to the limit ring 11, the railing window 3 is in a horizontal state. The horizontally placed railing window 3 forms a platform for binding, and the limit rod 10 and the limit ring 11 form a triangular stable structure, which not only ensures operational safety but also makes full use of the components on this device.

[0027] Specifically, the inner side of the flap 6 is provided with a U-shaped engaging portion 13, which is composed of three angle irons with L-shaped cross-sections joined together. The feeding trough 7 has extension portions 71 on both sides and at the bottom, which are embedded into the engaging portion 13. During installation, the feeding trough 7 can slide into the upper end of the engaging portion 13. The detachable structure facilitates cleaning of the feeding trough 7.

[0028] Specifically, the horizontal width and vertical height of the trimming opening 2 are both 8-10cm.

[0029] Specifically, it also includes a push-pull assembly 14 for compressing the red panda's activity space. The push-pull assembly 14 includes a baffle 141 and a sliding rod 142 fixed to the inner wall of the cage. The sliding rod 142 is arranged along the length of the cage, and the inner wall of the cage is provided with a connecting piece 143. The connecting piece 143 leaves a gap between the sliding rod 142 and the inner wall. The width of the baffle 141 is less than the gap between the two sliding rods 142. The baffle 141 can be inserted into the cage from the top. When the baffle 141 is placed inside the cage, the distance L1 between the side of the baffle 141 and the inner wall of the cage is 3-5cm to prevent the red panda from passing through the gap between the baffle 141 and the cage. The distance L2 between the lower end of the baffle 141 and the bottom liner is less than 5cm.

[0030] A hanging block 144 is provided on the top of the baffle 141. When the baffle 141 is placed inside the restraining cage, the hanging block 144 is slidably connected to the sliding rod 142. The push-pull assembly 14 also includes an electric push rod 145. The electric push rod 145 is installed on the rear side wall of the restraining cage 1. The output end of the electric push rod 145 extends into the restraining cage 1 and contacts the baffle 141.

[0031] In addition, to facilitate the placement or removal of the baffle 141 from the restraint cage, a flexible rope 15 can be connected to the upper end of the baffle 141. The breeder can place the baffle 141 into or remove it from the restraint cage by raising or lowering the flexible rope.

[0032] Specifically, a connecting seat 148 is fixedly connected to the side of the baffle 141 away from the feeding trough, and a stop bar 149 is slidably connected to the connecting seat 148. When the baffle 141 slides, the stop bar 149 is hidden behind the baffle 141; after the baffle 141 moves to the desired position, the breeder can use other auxiliary rods with a diameter of less than 5cm to move the stop bar 149, so that the stop bar 149 extends to the outside of the restraint cage, thereby restricting the movement of the baffle 141.

[0033] For red pandas that are not easily induced, fruits or bamboo can be placed in the feeding trough 7 in advance to entice them to eat and distract them.

[0034] The baffle 141 is inserted into the cage from the top, near the hinged door, and the hanging block 144 is attached to the outer wall of the sliding rod 142. The keeper activates the electric push rod 145 to move the baffle 141 toward the front wall of the cage 1, thereby compressing the red panda's activity space and making it easier for the keeper to grab the red panda's limbs.

[0035] Subsequently, while the red panda is eating, the first latch 4 is opened, the railing window 3 is flipped downwards, and the hook 12 is connected to the limiting ring 11, so that the railing window 3 is placed horizontally. The keeper's arm is inserted through the trimming opening 2 into the restraint cage 1 to pull the red panda's limbs out of the restraint cage 1 and tie them to the horizontally placed railing window 3 in order to trim its nails.

[0036] Adding a feeding trough 7 for placing food and a closable railing window 3 to the restraint cage 1 allows the red panda to be fixed and its nails trimmed while it is eating. This ensures the feasibility of limb fixation and nail trimming, and also distracts the panda's attention through continuous eating, effectively alleviating stress during the restraint process.

[0037] While specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that the specific embodiments described are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Equivalent modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art in accordance with the spirit of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A panda nail trimming and fixing device, characterized in that: The device includes a cage with trimming openings on its left and right side walls. The device also includes a railing window that matches the trimming opening. The lower end of the railing window is hinged to the side wall of the trimming opening, and the upper end of the railing window is connected to a first pin. The railing window is locked by the first pin. The front side wall of the Baoding cage has a feeding opening, and a flap is hinged to the feeding opening. A feeding trough is detachably connected to the inner side of the flap, and a second pin is connected to the upper end of the flap. The flap is locked by the second pin.

2. The panda nail trimming and fixing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the railing windows is also provided with a restraint strap on the inner side. The outer wall of the railing window is hinged with a limit rod. The left and right side walls of the restraint cage are provided with limit rings. The limit rings are located below the trimming opening. The end of the limit rod is provided with a hook that connects to the limit ring. After the hook is connected to the limit ring, the railing window is in a horizontal state.

3. The panda nail trimming and fixing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the flap is provided with a U-shaped locking part, which is made of three angle irons with L-shaped cross sections spliced ​​together. The sides and bottom of the feeding trough are respectively provided with extension parts, which are embedded in the locking part.

4. The panda nail trimming and fixing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal width and vertical height of the trimming cut are both 8-10cm.

5. The panda nail trimming and fixing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a push-pull assembly for compressing the red panda's activity space. The push-pull assembly includes a baffle and a sliding rod fixed to the inner wall of the restraint cage. The sliding rod is spaced apart from the inner wall. A hanging block is provided on the top of the baffle. When the baffle is placed inside the restraint cage, the hanging block is slidably connected to the sliding rod. The push-pull assembly also includes an electric push rod. The electric push rod is installed on the rear side wall of the restraint cage. The output end of the electric push rod extends into the restraint cage and contacts the baffle.

6. The panda nail trimming and fixing device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: A connecting seat is fixedly connected to the side of the baffle away from the feeding trough, and a stop bar is slidably connected to the connecting seat.

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