Postoperative rehabilitation equipment for non-human primate experimental animals

Abstract

The utility model discloses postoperative rehabilitation equipment for a non-human primate experimental animal. The postoperative rehabilitation equipment comprises a side plate, a first plate and a head isolation plate, the side plates are fixed to the periphery of the head isolation plate and the first plate and used for forming a closed space, and the body of the experimental animal is located in the closed space. The head isolation plate comprises a rotating neck plate and a fixed plate connected to the periphery of the rotating neck plate, the rotating neck plate is configured to rotate around the axis, a neck moving opening is formed in the rotating neck plate and used for containing the neck of the experimental animal and is away from the neck of the experimental animal by a preset distance, and the experimental animal rotates around the axis of the experimental animal. The head of the experimental animal is located above the head isolation plate, and the hands of the experimental animal cannot make contact with the head. By means of the device, it can be guaranteed that primate experimental animals move freely, meanwhile, the primate experimental animals are effectively prevented from making contact with head wounds with hands or feet, and therefore the postoperative infection risk is remarkably reduced, and wound healing is promoted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal experiments, and more specifically to a postoperative rehabilitation device for non-human primate laboratory animals. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in the postoperative management of non-human primates undergoing neurosurgery or cranial surgery, it is common for animals to interfere with the wound due to their own behavior. Although pain can be relieved with analgesics postoperatively, non-human primates may still frequently touch the head wound area with their hands or feet due to instinctive drive and exploratory behavior, leading to tearing of sutures, wound contamination, or even infection. Existing techniques typically rely on physical isolation methods such as external dressings, collars, or restraints. However, because non-human primates possess strong grasping and removal abilities, traditional protective measures are often difficult to secure effectively, resulting in poor protective effect and insufficient continuity, failing to meet the actual needs of wound protection during postoperative recovery.

[0003] Therefore, there is currently a lack of a rehabilitation and protective device in the field that can effectively restrict head contact behavior, reduce the risk of infection, and be suitable for long-term postoperative management while ensuring the basic freedom of movement of laboratory animals. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a postoperative rehabilitation device for non-human primate laboratory animals, which can effectively prevent primate laboratory animals from touching their head wounds with their hands or feet while ensuring a certain degree of freedom of movement, thereby significantly reducing the risk of postoperative infection and promoting wound healing.

[0005] The main differences and effects of this utility model embodiment compared with the prior art are as follows:

[0006] This application discloses a postoperative rehabilitation device for non-human primate laboratory animals, including: a side plate, a first plate, and a head isolation plate;

[0007] The side plate is fixed around the head isolation plate and the first plate to form a closed space, in which the body of the experimental animal is located;

[0008] The head isolation plate includes a rotating neck plate and a fixed plate attached to the periphery of the rotating neck plate. The rotating neck plate is configured to rotate about an axis. The rotating neck plate has a neck opening for accommodating the neck of the experimental animal at a predetermined distance from the neck. The experimental animal can rotate about its own axis or about the axis of the rotating neck plate. The head of the experimental animal is located above the head isolation plate, and the hands of the experimental animal cannot touch the head.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the front of the first plate has an opening, making the first plate U-shaped, and the experimental animal stands or sits along the opening in the plate-like position of the first plate.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the first plate has multiple through slots in its plate-like position.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, a second plate is also included, located below the first plate, and configured to provide a support platform for the experimental animal to stand.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the second plate is provided with multiple through slots.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the first plate is removed, and the experimental animal walks on the second plate.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the first plate has movable windows on both the front and lateral side plates, through which the experimenter performs experimental operations on the experimental animal.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the height of the active window is consistent with the center height of the experimental animal sitting on the first board.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the active window includes a window panel and a lock body. When the experimental operation is performed, the lock body and the window panel are opened. When the experimental operation is completed, the window panel is closed and the lock body is locked.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, a removable drinking device is provided above the head isolation plate, and a water outlet hose is provided at the bottom of the drinking device for the experimental animal to drink water.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the fixing plate has four vertically upward pillars at its four corners, and the drinking water device is mounted on one of the pillars.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, a top plate is also included, which is supported above the head isolation plate by the four pillars, with the head of the experimental animal located between the head isolation plate and the top plate.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, a squeezing device is provided within the enclosed space, and a handle is provided on the outer side of the side plate to be connected to the squeezing device. The squeezing device is located on both sides of the first plate. The squeezing device is moved by the handle to limit the activity space of the experimental animal, or to fix the experimental animal to the front of the first plate when administering medication.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, a removable waste collection container is also included, located at the bottom of the device, and configured to store the feces of the laboratory animal.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, the device further includes a base plate and wheels, the wheels being disposed at the four corners of the base plate, and the equipment being mounted and fixed on the base plate.

[0023] The side panel is also equipped with a handle, which the experimenter grasps to move the device.

[0024] It should be understood that, within the scope of this utility model, the above-described technical features of this utility model and the technical features specifically described below (such as in the embodiments) can be combined with each other to form new or preferred technical solutions. Due to space limitations, they will not be described in detail here. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the device structure in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the device in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a front view of the device in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] The labels in each of the attached figures are as follows:

[0030] 1-Side plate, 2-First plate, 3-Head isolation plate, 4-Rotating neck plate, 5-Fixed plate, 6-Neck movable opening, 7-Second plate, 8-Moving window, 9-Drinking device, 10-Column, 11-Top plate, 12-Squeezing device, 13-Waste collection container, 14-Base plate, 15-Moving wheel, 16-Handle, 17-Handle Detailed Implementation

[0031] Through extensive and in-depth research and screening, the inventors have developed, for the first time, a postoperative rehabilitation device for non-human primate laboratory animals. By incorporating a head isolation plate and its included rotating neck plate and fixing plate structure, effective isolation of the non-human primate's head is achieved. The rotating neck plate has a neck movement opening and maintains a predetermined distance from the animal's neck, allowing the animal to still perform voluntary rotational movements within a certain range, while preventing its hands from touching its head. This ensures basic freedom of movement while effectively preventing the animal from scratching the postoperative wound, reducing the risk of infection, and improving postoperative management and rehabilitation quality. This structural design overcomes the limitations of traditional methods relying on restraints or easily removable external shielding devices, providing a more stable and durable postoperative protection solution. This invention is based on this foundation.

[0032] the term

[0033] As used herein, the term "front" refers to the side facing the head of a non-human primate laboratory animal, relative to the overall structure of the equipment; that is, the end facing which the animal's head is when standing or sitting. This direction is typically the primary operating surface for operators to perform interventions, feeding, or medical treatments.

[0034] It should be understood that the terms used in this application to refer to directions are only for the purpose of describing the relative positions of the equipment structure and functions, and are not intended to limit or constrain the actual application direction or usage of the equipment.

[0035] This application discloses a postoperative rehabilitation device for non-human primate laboratory animals, including: a side plate 1, a first plate 2, and a head isolation plate 3;

[0036] The side plate 1 is fixed around the head isolation plate 3 and the first plate 2 to form a closed space in which the experimental animal's body is located;

[0037] The head isolation plate 3 includes a rotating neck plate 4 and a fixed plate 5 attached to the periphery of the rotating neck plate 4. The rotating neck plate 4 is configured to rotate around an axis. The rotating neck plate 4 is provided with a neck movement opening 6, which is used to accommodate the neck of the experimental animal and is at a predetermined distance from the neck of the experimental animal. The experimental animal can rotate around its own axis or around the axis of the rotating neck plate 4. The head of the experimental animal is located above the head isolation plate 3, and the hands of the experimental animal cannot touch the head.

[0038] Optionally, the front of the first plate 2 is provided with an opening, so that the first plate 2 forms a U-shape, and the experimental animal stands or sits along the opening at the plate-like position of the first plate 2.

[0039] Optionally, the first plate 2 has multiple through slots. Each through slot is elongated, approximately 50mm in length and 10mm in width, and is evenly distributed on the surface of the first plate 2. The shape and distribution of the through slots can be adjusted according to different experimental needs to facilitate air circulation, installation of temperature control devices, or the addition of other accessories. The through slot design not only improves the air permeability of the equipment and prevents uneven temperature and humidity caused by a confined space, but also makes the equipment lighter and enhances the comfort and safety of animals inside the equipment.

[0040] Optionally, a second plate 7 is also included, located below the first plate 2, and configured to provide a support platform for the laboratory animal to stand.

[0041] Optionally, the second plate 7 has multiple through slots. Similar to the through slots on the first plate 2, each through slot is elongated, with a length of approximately 50 mm and a width of approximately 10 mm, and is evenly distributed on the surface of the second plate 2. The shape and distribution of the through slots can be adjusted according to different experimental requirements to facilitate air circulation, installation of temperature control devices, or the addition of other accessories. Alternatively, the second plate 2 can also be grid-shaped.

[0042] Optionally, the first plate 2 is removed, and the experimental animal walks on the second plate 7.

[0043] Optionally, the first plate 2 has movable windows 8 on the front and side plates 1 in both directions, through which the experimenters can perform experimental operations on the experimental animals.

[0044] Optionally, the height of the active window 8 is the same as the center height of the experimental animal sitting on the first plate 2.

[0045] Optionally, the active window 8 includes a window panel and a lock body. When performing an experimental operation, the lock body and the window panel are opened. When the experimental operation is completed, the window panel is closed and the lock body is locked.

[0046] Optionally, a removable drinking device 9 is provided above the head isolation plate 3, and a water outlet hose is provided at the bottom of the drinking device 9 for the experimental animals to drink water.

[0047] Optionally, four vertically upward pillars 10 are provided at the four corners of the fixing plate 5, and the drinking water device 9 is installed on one of the pillars 10.

[0048] Optionally, a top plate 11 is also included, which is mounted above the head isolation plate 3 by four pillars 10, with the head of the experimental animal located between the head isolation plate 3 and the top plate 11.

[0049] Optionally, a squeezing device 12 is provided in the enclosed space, and a handle 17 is provided on the outside of the side plate 1 to connect with the squeezing device 12. The squeezing device 12 is located on both sides of the first plate 2. The squeezing device 12 is moved by the handle 17 to limit the activity space of the experimental animal, or to fix the experimental animal in front of the first plate 2 when administering the drug.

[0050] Optionally, a detachable waste collection container 13 is also included, located at the bottom of the device, and configured to store the feces of laboratory animals.

[0051] Optionally, it also includes a moving device 14, which includes a base plate 14 and moving wheels 15. The moving wheels 15 are arranged at the four corners of the base plate 14, and the equipment is mounted and fixed on the base plate 14.

[0052] The side panel 1 is also equipped with a handle 16, which allows the experimenter to move the device by gripping the handle 16.

[0053] The main advantages of this utility model include:

[0054] (a) A head isolation plate with a rotating neck plate and neck opening is installed, allowing the animal's head to protrude and suspend above the plate while remaining out of reach of the hands. This effectively prevents the animal from scratching the postoperative wound while ensuring that the animal can rotate to a certain extent, thus reducing the risk of infection. The head isolation plate also improves the animal's comfort and adaptability through its rotatable structure, which is superior to traditional methods of forced restraint.

[0055] (b) The animal standing and handling environment has been further optimized. The U-shaped first panel opening structure and the second panel below it facilitate animals to sit or stand, increasing the animals' natural posture selection space; the movable windows on the side panels allow researchers to complete necessary experimental or care operations without disturbing the animal's overall posture, improving operational efficiency and animal welfare.

[0056] (c) The drinking device and top plate structure located above the head isolation plate ensure that the animal can still obtain basic physiological needs such as drinking water while in a fixed position, enhancing the adaptability of the equipment for long-term rehabilitation use. The drinking device is supported by a column and its position is adjustable to facilitate adaptation to different animals.

[0057] (d) The compression device in the enclosed space makes it easy to adjust the range of motion according to the size of the animal or the needs of the operation, and assists in completing operations such as fixation or medication; the waste collection container helps to collect excrement in a timely manner and keep the experimental environment clean; the moving device and side handle make the whole equipment easy to move and position in the laboratory, improving the practicality and ease of operation of the equipment.

[0058] Based on the above structure, this utility model can effectively meet multiple needs for the safety management, convenient care, and animal welfare protection of non-human primates during postoperative recovery.

[0059] The present invention will be further illustrated below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, the accompanying drawings are schematic diagrams, and therefore the apparatus and device of the present invention are not limited to the size or scale of the schematic diagrams.

[0060] Example

[0061] This embodiment provides a postoperative rehabilitation device for non-human primate laboratory animals, including: a side plate 1, a first plate 2, a head isolation plate 3, a squeezing device 12, a movable structure, a waste collection container 13, an activity window 8, a drinking device 9, and a protective ceiling, etc., which aims to provide a safe, stable, and controllable activity environment for primates during postoperative rehabilitation.

[0062] The head isolation plate 3 includes a rotating neck plate 4 and a fixing plate 5 attached to its periphery. The rotating neck plate 4 is used to attach an animal's neck collar, allowing it to rotate around its axis. After the collar is connected to the rotating neck plate 4, the animal's head protrudes above and outside the head isolation plate 3, allowing the animal to move in a circle around its own axis or around the rotating neck plate 4, thus retaining a certain degree of freedom of movement and avoiding pressure injuries or behavioral disorders caused by prolonged fixation.

[0063] The first board 2 has an opening at the front, forming a U-shaped structure, where the animal can stand or sit. Below the first board 2 is a second board 7 serving as a support platform, which, together with compression devices 12 located on both sides, restrains the animal's position. The compression devices 12 are controlled by a connected handle 17, allowing the animal to be confined to the front of the first board 2 (chair) as needed, facilitating procedures such as injections and oral medication administration. They also support adjustable activity space to adapt to the management needs of different rehabilitation stages.

[0064] To meet the natural behavior and care needs of laboratory animals, the front side panel 1 has two small movable windows 8, and each of the two side panels 1 has a large window. All windows are equipped with a double safety locking structure to ensure convenient operation while preventing animal escape. The drinking device 9 is located on the column above the head isolation panel 3 and can be adjusted or removed as needed to meet the basic physiological drinking needs of animals and also facilitate special medical control.

[0065] The equipment is equipped with four rotatable silent wheels at the bottom, each with a locking mechanism. Combined with the handle 16 at the rear of the equipment, this allows the entire set of equipment to move and position smoothly and quietly in different experimental environments. Below the second plate 7, there is also a waste collection container 13, which is detachable for easy regular cleaning, ensuring environmental hygiene and suitable for long-term use.

[0066] To prevent environmental interference to the exposed parts of the animal's head, a protective top plate 11 is installed above the rotating neck plate 4. It is made of high-quality acrylic glass, which is transparent and durable. It can block airflow and dust while maintaining a clear field of vision, making it easy to observe the animal's condition.

[0067] It should be noted that in the claims and specification of this patent, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one" does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0068] All documents mentioned in this invention are incorporated herein by reference as if each document were individually incorporated by reference. Furthermore, it should be understood that after reading the foregoing teachings of this invention, those skilled in the art can make various alterations or modifications to this invention, and these equivalent forms also fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A postoperative rehabilitation device for non-human primate laboratory animals, characterized in that, include: Side panels, first panel, and head isolation panel; The side plate is fixed around the head isolation plate and the first plate to form a closed space, in which the body of the experimental animal is located; The head isolation plate includes a rotating neck plate and a fixed plate attached to the periphery of the rotating neck plate. The rotating neck plate is configured to rotate about an axis. The rotating neck plate has a neck opening for accommodating the neck of the experimental animal at a predetermined distance from the neck. The experimental animal can rotate about its own axis or about the axis of the rotating neck plate. The head of the experimental animal is located above the head isolation plate, and the hands of the experimental animal cannot touch the head.

2. The postoperative rehabilitation device for non-human primate laboratory animals as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first plate has an opening at the front, forming a U-shape, and the experimental animal stands or sits along the opening in the plate-like position of the first plate.

3. The postoperative rehabilitation device for non-human primate laboratory animals as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a second plate located below the first plate, the second plate being configured to provide a support platform for the experimental animal to stand.

4. The postoperative rehabilitation device for non-human primate laboratory animals as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first plate has movable windows on its front and side plates, allowing researchers to perform experimental operations on the experimental animals through these windows.

5. The postoperative rehabilitation device for non-human primate laboratory animals as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A removable drinking device is provided above the head isolation plate, and a water outlet hose is provided at the bottom of the drinking device for the experimental animal to drink water.

6. The postoperative rehabilitation device for non-human primate laboratory animals as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The fixed plate has four vertically upward pillars at its four corners, and the drinking water device is mounted on one of the pillars.

7. The postoperative rehabilitation device for non-human primate laboratory animals as described in claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a top plate, which is supported above the head isolation plate by the four pillars, and the head of the experimental animal is located between the head isolation plate and the top plate.

8. The postoperative rehabilitation device for non-human primate laboratory animals as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The enclosed space is equipped with a squeezing device. A handle is provided on the outside of the side plate and connected to the squeezing device. The squeezing device is located on both sides of the first plate. The squeezing device is moved by the handle to limit the activity space of the experimental animal, or to fix the experimental animal to the front of the first plate when administering the drug.

9. The postoperative rehabilitation device for non-human primate laboratory animals as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a detachable waste collection container located at the bottom of the device, the waste collection container being configured to store the feces of the laboratory animals.

10. The postoperative rehabilitation device for non-human primate laboratory animals as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a moving device, which includes a base plate and moving wheels. The moving wheels are arranged at the four corners of the base plate, and the equipment is mounted and fixed on the base plate. The side panel is also equipped with a handle, which the experimenter grasps to move the device.

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