Experimental cage for testing behavioristics of experimental animals

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of animal experiments, in particular to an experimental cage for experimental animal behavioral tests, which comprises a cage body and partition plates, a plurality of partition plates are mounted in the cage body, each partition plate is composed of a plate, a first clamping jaw, a second clamping jaw, a fixing column and a first baffle, a first groove is formed in the center of the left end of each plate, and a second groove is formed in the center of the right end of each plate. The edge of the right end of the plate is provided with third groove bodies which are vertically symmetrical, the inner walls of the upper and lower ends of the first groove bodies and the ends, away from each other, of the third groove bodies are fixedly connected with fixing columns, the edge of the left end of the plate is fixedly connected with first clamping jaws which are vertically symmetrical, the center of the right end of the plate is fixedly connected with a second clamping jaw, and the first clamping jaws are matched with the fixing columns and a longitudinal rod of the cage body. According to the utility model, the adjustable partition plate structure is additionally arranged, and the partition plates can be freely matched and placed according to requirements, so that the internal space of the cage body is divided, the change of the internal environment of the experiment cage is met, and different experiment requirements are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of animal experiments, specifically relating to experimental cages for testing the behavior of laboratory animals. Background Technology

[0002] Experimental cages used in experimental animal behavior testing are specialized devices designed to study the behavior of animals such as mice and rats, and their structure must meet scientific and standardized requirements.

[0003] During experiments, depending on different experimental objectives and research needs, it is often necessary to flexibly adjust the environment inside the experimental cage to simulate different survival scenarios or set specific experimental conditions. Ordinary animal behavior experimental cages typically have fixed partitions. Once installed, the position and layout of these fixed partitions are difficult to change easily. When researchers need to adjust the experimental environment, such as changing the division of space within the cage, setting up different passages or areas, they often need to use specialized tools to disassemble, reinstall, or even replace the fixed partitions. This process is cumbersome, time-consuming, and labor-intensive. This not only increases the time cost of experimental preparation but may also cause some damage to the experimental cage due to frequent disassembly, affecting its lifespan. Fixed partitions are difficult to meet diverse and personalized experimental needs, and their lack of flexibility and adaptability is particularly evident. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the problem that the fixed internal partitions of animal behavior test cages make it difficult to adjust the internal environment, a new type of experimental cage for testing animal behavior is proposed.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: an experimental cage for testing the behavior of experimental animals, including a cage body and partitions. Several partitions are installed inside the cage body. Each partition consists of a plate, a first claw, a second claw, a fixing post, and a baffle. A groove is formed at the center of the left end of the plate, and a symmetrical groove is formed at the edge of the right end of the plate. A fixing post is fixed to the inner wall of the upper and lower ends of the groove and the end of the groove that is far away from the groove. A symmetrical claw is fixed to the edge of the left end of the plate, and a second claw is fixed to the center of the right end of the plate. The cage body is a mesh structure formed by welding transverse and longitudinal metal rods. The longitudinal metal rods are evenly distributed along the vertical direction. The first claw is adapted to the fixing post and the longitudinal rod of the cage body, and the second claw is adapted to the fixing post and the longitudinal rod of the cage body. A groove is formed through the center of the front and rear ends of the plate, and a sliding groove is formed at the upper end of the plate. The sliding groove is connected to the groove. A baffle is slidably installed in the sliding groove, and the lower end of the baffle fits against the lower inner wall of the groove.

[0006] Furthermore, a bottom plate is fixed to the lower end of the cage, and a protective frame is slidably provided on the outer wall of the cage.

[0007] Furthermore, a groove is provided at the upper end of the protective frame, and a glass plate is fixed inside the groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the lower end of the glass plate is attached to the upper end of the cage, and the glass plate corresponds one-to-one with the upper opening of the cage.

[0009] Furthermore, a rest box is fixed to the left end of the base plate, and a mesh cover is hinged to the upper opening of the rest box.

[0010] Furthermore, a groove five is provided through the center of one end of the rest box near the cage body. A connecting pipe is fixed inside the groove five. The right end of the connecting pipe passes through the outer wall of the left end of the cage body and is flush with the inner wall of the left end of the cage body.

[0011] Furthermore, a second sliding groove is provided through the upper end of the connecting pipe, and a second baffle is slidably provided inside the second sliding groove, with the lower end of the second baffle fitting against the lower inner wall of the connecting pipe.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By engaging the first claw with the two fixed posts on the right end of the plate, or engaging the second claw with the fixed post on the left end of the plate, the plates can be connected to each other, and the angle between the plates can be adjusted by rotating the plates. Furthermore, by engaging the first or second claw with the longitudinal rod of the cage, the assembled plates can be fixed inside the cage. The corresponding baffle can be pulled out to adjust or separate the internal space and passageway of the cage. Compared with existing animal behavior experimental cages, the added adjustable partition structure allows for free combination and placement of partitions as needed, thereby dividing the internal space of the cage, meeting the needs of changing the internal environment of the experimental cage, and adapting to different experimental requirements. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural schematic of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural disassembly diagram of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional disassembled view of the partition plate of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural breakdown of the cage, protective frame, glass plate, and partition plate of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 5 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional disassembled view of the rest box, mesh cover, connecting pipe and baffle 2 of this utility model.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Cage body; 2. Resting box; 3. Protective frame; 4. Divider plate; 401. Plate; 402. Claw 1; 403. Tank 1; 404. Fixing post; 405. Tank 2; 406. Slide 1; 407. Baffle 1; 408. Tank 3; 409. Claw 2; 5. Bottom plate; 6. Tank 4; 7. Glass plate; 8. Tank 5; 9. Mesh cover; 10. Connecting pipe; 11. Slide 2; 12. Baffle 2. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides an embodiment of an experimental cage for testing the behavior of laboratory animals, comprising a cage body 1 and partitions 4. Several partitions 4 are installed inside the cage body 1. Each partition 4 is composed of a plate 401, a first claw 402, a second claw 409, a fixing post 404, and a baffle 407. A groove 403 is formed at the center of the left end of the plate 401, and symmetrical grooves 408 are formed at the right edge of the plate 401. Fixing posts 404 are fixed to the inner walls of the upper and lower ends of the grooves 403 at the ends furthest from the grooves 408. Symmetrical claws 402 are fixed to the left edge of the plate 401. A second claw 409 is fixedly connected to the center of the right end of plate 401. The cage 1 is a mesh structure formed by welding transverse and longitudinal metal rods. The longitudinal metal rods are evenly distributed in the vertical direction. The first claw 402 is adapted to the fixed column 404 and the longitudinal rod of the cage 1. The second claw 409 is adapted to the fixed column 404 and the longitudinal rod of the cage 1. The center of the front and rear ends of plate 401 is provided with a second groove 405. The upper end of plate 401 is provided with a first sliding groove 406. The first sliding groove 406 is connected to the second groove 405. A first baffle 407 is slidably provided in the first sliding groove 406. The lower end of the first baffle 407 is attached to the lower inner wall of the second groove 405.

[0021] By engaging the first claw 402 with the two fixing posts 404 on the right end of the plate 401, or by engaging the second claw 409 with the fixing post 404 on the left end of the plate 401, the plates 401 can be connected to each other. The angle between the plates 401 can be adjusted by rotating the plates 401. Furthermore, by engaging the first claw 402 or the second claw 409 with the longitudinal rod of the cage body 1, the assembled plates 401 can be fixed inside the cage body 1. The corresponding baffle 407 can be pulled out to adjust or separate the internal space and passage of the cage body 1, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the internal environment of the cage body 1 and improving the flexibility of the cage body 1 during use.

[0022] Please see Figure 4In this embodiment, a bottom plate 5 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the cage body 1, and a protective frame 3 is slidably provided on the outer wall of the cage body 1. In use, the bottom plate 5 can support the lower end of the cage body 1 and provide support for the animal. The protective frame 3 can protect the cage body 1. A groove 6 is opened through the upper end of the protective frame 3, and a glass plate 7 is fixedly connected in the groove 6. In use, the protective frame 3 can support the glass plate 7.

[0023] Please see Figures 2-5 In this embodiment, the lower end of the glass plate 7 is attached to the upper end of the cage 1, and the glass plate 7 corresponds one-to-one with the upper opening of the cage 1. In use, the upper end of the cage 1 can be protected by the glass plate 7, and it is convenient to observe the inside of the cage 1. The resting box 2 is fixed to the left end of the bottom plate 5, and the upper opening of the resting box 2 is hinged with a mesh cover 9. In use, the resting box 2 provides a resting space for experimental animals, which is convenient for multiple experiments and adjustments inside the cage 1.

[0024] Please see Figure 5 In this embodiment, a groove 8 is provided through the center of the end of the rest box 2 near the cage 1. A connecting pipe 10 is fixedly connected inside the groove 8. The right end of the connecting pipe 10 passes through the outer wall of the left end of the cage 1 and is flush with the inner wall of the left end of the cage 1. In use, the connecting pipe 10 can connect the internal space of the rest box 2 and the cage 1, which facilitates the movement of experimental animals between the cage 1 and the rest box 2. A sliding groove 11 is provided through the upper end of the connecting pipe 10. A baffle 12 is slidably provided in the sliding groove 11. The lower end of the baffle 12 is attached to the inner wall of the lower end of the connecting pipe 10. In use, the sliding groove 11 can limit and support the baffle 12. The baffle 12 can control the opening and closing of the connecting pipe 10.

[0025] During the experiment, firstly, select an appropriate number of partition plates 4 according to the experimental needs, and engage the first claw 402 and the second claw 409 in the appropriate positions to connect the plates 401. Adjust the connected plates 401 to the required shape, and then engage the first claw 402 and the second claw 409 at both ends of the spliced ​​plates 401 on the longitudinal rod of the cage 1 to complete the internal space division of the cage 1. Next, as needed, remove the corresponding baffle 407 to adjust the connection between the channels. Then, put the protective frame 3 on the outer wall of the cage 1 so that the glass plate 7 covers the upper opening of the cage 1 to ensure the enclosure of the cage 1. Then, place the experimental animals in the rest box 2 and close the mesh cover 9. Remove the second baffle 12 and wait for the experimental animals to enter the cage 1 to carry out the experiment. Finally, the experimental animals can be driven back to the rest box 2 and the second baffle 12 can be inserted to separate the rest box 2 from the cage 1. The partition plates 4 can then be adjusted to accommodate different experiments.

[0026] Through the above steps, by engaging the first claw 402 with the two fixed posts 404 on the right end of the plate 401, or by engaging the second claw 409 with the fixed post 404 on the left end of the plate 401, the plates 401 can be connected to each other, and the angle between the plates 401 can be adjusted by rotating the plates 401. Then, by engaging the first claw 402 or the second claw 409 with the longitudinal rod of the cage body 1, the assembled plates 401 can be fixed inside the cage body 1, and the corresponding baffle 407 can be pulled out to adjust or separate the internal space and passage of the cage body 1. This solves the problem that the internal partitions of the animal behavior experimental cage are fixed when in use, making it inconvenient to adjust the internal environment of the experimental cage.

Claims

1. An experimental cage for testing the behavior of laboratory animals, comprising a cage body (1) and a partition (4), characterized in that: The cage (1) is equipped with several partition plates (4). Each partition plate (4) consists of a plate (401), a first claw (402), a second claw (409), a fixing post (404), and a baffle (407). A groove (403) is provided at the center of the left end of the plate (401), and a symmetrical groove (408) is provided at the edge of the right end of the plate (401). The inner walls of the upper and lower ends of the groove (403) are fixed with a fixing post (404) at the ends of the groove (408) that are far apart from each other. A symmetrical claw (402) is fixed at the edge of the left end of the plate (401), and a second claw (409) is fixed at the center of the right end of the plate (401). The cage (1) is a mesh structure made of horizontal and vertical metal rods welded together. The vertical metal rods are evenly distributed in the vertical direction. The first claw (402) is adapted to the fixed column (404) and the vertical rod of the cage (1). The second claw (409) is adapted to the fixed column (404) and the vertical rod of the cage (1). The front and rear ends of the plate (401) are connected by a groove (405). The upper end of the plate (401) is connected by a sliding groove (406). The sliding groove (406) is connected to the groove (405). The first baffle (407) is slidably provided in the sliding groove (406). The lower end of the baffle (407) is attached to the lower inner wall of the groove (405).

2. The experimental cage for testing the behavior of experimental animals according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom plate (5) is fixed to the lower end of the cage (1), and a protective frame (3) is slidably provided on the outer wall of the cage (1).

3. The experimental cage for testing the behavior of experimental animals according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper end of the protective frame (3) is provided with a groove (6), and a glass plate (7) is fixed inside the groove (6).

4. The experimental cage for testing the behavior of experimental animals according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower end of the glass plate (7) is attached to the upper end of the cage (1), and the glass plate (7) corresponds one-to-one with the upper opening of the cage (1).

5. The experimental cage for testing the behavior of experimental animals according to claim 4, characterized in that: A rest box (2) is fixed to the left end of the base plate (5), and a mesh cover (9) is hinged to the upper opening of the rest box (2).

6. The experimental cage for testing the behavior of experimental animals according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rest box (2) has a groove (8) through the center of one end near the cage (1). A connecting pipe (10) is fixed inside the groove (8). The right end of the connecting pipe (10) passes through the outer wall of the left end of the cage (1) and is flush with the inner wall of the left end of the cage (1).

7. The experimental cage for testing the behavior of experimental animals according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper end of the connecting pipe (10) is provided with a sliding groove (11), and a baffle (12) is slidably provided in the sliding groove (11). The lower end of the baffle (12) is attached to the lower inner wall of the connecting pipe (10).

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