A slope-adjustable training device for mice and rats

By adjusting the running platform angle using an electric push rod and a magnetic fixing structure, and controlling the spacing between the partitions using a sliding rod and a locking plate, the problem of existing devices being unable to adjust is solved, thus realizing the diversity and applicability of exercise training for mice and rats.

CN224386468UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-23NORTHWESTERN POLYTECHNICAL UNIV

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NORTHWESTERN POLYTECHNICAL UNIV
Filing Date
2025-07-22
Publication Date
2026-06-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing rat and mouse exercise training devices cannot adjust the treadmill angle and track spacing, resulting in poor training diversity and applicability, and they cannot adapt to rats of different body sizes.

Method used

A large and small rat running platform was designed. The angle of the track module is adjusted by an electric push rod, the positioning shell is fixed by magnets, and the spacing of the partitions is adjusted by sliding rods and clamping plates to achieve synchronous adjustment of slope and spacing. The platform is stabilized and limited by telescopic grids and fixing screws.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible adjustment of the treadmill angle and track spacing to accommodate rats of different sizes, thereby improving the diversity and applicability of training.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of rat motion treadmill slope adjustable training devices, it is related to biomedical research technical field, including module, the side of track module is connected with limit shell by hinge rotation, the top of track module is fixed with protective shell, the inside of protective shell is slidably connected with multiple partitions;In the utility model, two electric push rods are synchronously started, and track module can be pushed to rotate, so as to adjust the angle of track module whole, the slope of runway between multiple partitions can be synchronously regulated, the diversity of training is improved, moving control rod drives telescopic fence to stretch or contract, the distance between multiple partitions can be synchronously regulated, so as to facilitate according to the size of rat body type of experimental investment, so that multiple rodents have suitable exercise space, overall versatility is stronger.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of biomedical research technology, specifically to a training device with adjustable slope for a treadmill used for rats and mice. Background Technology

[0002] In studies of some neurodegenerative diseases (such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease) or muscle diseases (such as muscular dystrophy), running training can be used to observe motor dysfunction in disease model rats and mice. For example, Parkinson's disease model rats may exhibit bradykinesia and abnormal posture when running. By comparing the running performance of normal rats and diseased rats, the severity of the disease can be assessed.

[0003] Existing rat and mouse exercise training devices include track modules for rats and mice to run on, but the angle of the track is not easily adjustable. For experimental animals, the fixed track angle keeps them in a single movement mode, which limits the diversity and scientific nature of training. In addition, the track spacing of some tracks is fixed, and the rats and mice used in an experiment are of different sizes. Some rats may be too large to enter the track, which makes the training device less versatile. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a training device with an adjustable slope for a treadmill used for both large and small mice, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a training device with an adjustable incline for a rat and mouse exercise treadmill, including a track module.

[0006] One side of the track module is rotatably connected to a limiting shell via a hinge, and a protective shell is fixedly connected to the top of the track module. Multiple partitions are slidably connected inside the protective shell.

[0007] Furthermore, the outer side of the limiting shell is provided with an installation groove, and the inner bottom surface of the installation groove is rotatably connected to two electric push rods, the output end of which is rotatably connected to the track module.

[0008] Furthermore, both sides of the track module are fixedly connected to clamping plates, and a positioning shell is provided above the track module. Both sides of the positioning shell are fixedly connected to sliding rods, which pass through adjacent clamping plates and are slidably connected to them.

[0009] Furthermore, magnets are fixedly embedded on opposite sides of the positioning shell and the track module, with adjacent magnets having opposite magnetic poles.

[0010] Furthermore, a telescopic grid is provided on the top of the protective shell, and a fixing block is fixedly connected to the top of the protective shell. The fixing block is rotatably connected to one end of the telescopic grid. A connecting block is rotatably connected to the top of each of the multiple partitions. The top of the connecting block penetrates the protective shell and is rotatably connected to the adjacent node of the telescopic grid.

[0011] Furthermore, an adjustment rod is provided on the top of the protective shell, a slider is fixedly connected to the bottom of the adjustment rod, a groove is opened on the top of the protective shell, the slider is slidably connected inside the groove, and one end of the adjustment rod is rotatably connected to the adjacent end of the telescopic grid.

[0012] Furthermore, the other end of the control rod is screwed with a fixing screw, and the top of the protective shell is provided with multiple interconnected limiting grooves at equal intervals, and the fixing screw can be movably engaged with the adjacent limiting groove.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] The simultaneous activation of two electric push rods can rotate the track module, thereby adjusting the overall angle of the track module. This allows for simultaneous control of the track slope between multiple partitions, enhancing the diversity of training. Moving the control rod can extend or retract the telescopic grid, enabling simultaneous control of the spacing between multiple partitions. This allows for suitable movement space for multiple rodents based on their size, making the system more versatile. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 In this utility model Figure 2 A magnified view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the protective shell structure in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a side sectional view of the limiting shell structure in this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 10. Limiting shell; 101. Mounting slot; 102. Electric push rod; 11. Track module; 111. Clamping plate; 12. Protective shell; 121. Partition plate; 122. Telescopic fence; 123. Fixing block; 124. Connecting block; 125. Adjusting rod; 126. Slider; 127. Slide groove; 128. Fixing screw; 129. Limiting groove; 13. Positioning shell; 131. Slide rod; 132. Magnet. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a training device with adjustable slope for a rat and mouse exercise platform, including a track module 11. One side of the track module 11 is rotatably connected to a limiting shell 10 via a hinge. A protective shell 12 is fixedly connected to the top of the track module 11. Multiple partitions 121 are slidably connected inside the protective shell 12.

[0022] In practice, the simultaneous activation of two electric push rods 102 can drive the track module 11 to rotate, thereby adjusting the overall angle of the track module 11 and enabling synchronous control of the runway slope between multiple partitions 121.

[0023] The positioning shell 13 is vertically limited by the sliding rod 131 and the locking plate 111. When the positioning shell 13 is close to the track module 11, it is attracted to each other by two magnets 132 for auxiliary fixation. The positioning shell 13 and the protective shell 12 form a stable environment for the mice and rats to move. There is space between the positioning shell 13 and the track module 11 for ventilation. Lifting the positioning shell 13 separates it from the track module 11 and the protective shell 12, which facilitates the placement and removal of the mice and rats. The telescopic grid 122 is extended or retracted by moving the control rod 125, which can synchronously adjust the spacing between multiple partitions 121. This allows multiple mice and rats to have suitable movement space according to their size. After adjusting the multiple partitions 121, the fixing screw 128 is rotated to lock them into the adjacent limiting groove 129, thereby quickly limiting the position of the multiple partitions 121. The protective shell 12 has an opening on one side to ensure that the movement of the partitions 121 is not obstructed, which facilitates the synchronous adjustment of the multiple partitions 121.

[0024] See Figure 4 The limiting shell 10 has an installation groove 101 on its outside. Two electric push rods 102 are rotatably connected to the inner bottom surface of the installation groove 101. The output end of the electric push rod 102 is rotatably connected to the track module 11.

[0025] In practice, space is created by installing slot 101 to install two electric push rods 102. The limiting shell 10 and track module 11 are rotatably connected by two hinges. When the two electric push rods 102 are started simultaneously, they can push the track module 11 to rotate, thereby adjusting the overall angle of the track module 11 and enabling synchronous control of the runway slope between multiple partitions 121.

[0026] See Figure 1-3 Both sides of the track module 11 are fixedly connected to the clamping plate 111, and a positioning shell 13 is provided on the top of the track module 11. Both sides of the positioning shell 13 are fixedly connected to the sliding rod 131, and the sliding rod 131 passes through the adjacent clamping plate 111 and is slidably connected to it.

[0027] Magnets 132 are fixedly embedded on opposite sides of the positioning shell 13 and the track module 11, with the magnetic poles of two adjacent magnets 132 being opposite.

[0028] In practice, the positioning shell 13 is vertically limited by the sliding rod 131 and the locking plate 111. When the positioning shell 13 is close to the track module 11, the two magnets 132 attract each other to assist in fixation. The positioning shell 13 and the protective shell 12 form a stable environment for the mice and rats to move. There is space between the positioning shell 13 and the track module 11 for ventilation. Lifting the positioning shell 13 separates it from the track module 11 and the protective shell 12, which facilitates the placement and removal of the mice and rats.

[0029] See Figure 1-3 The top of the protective shell 12 is provided with a telescopic grid 122, and a fixing block 123 is fixedly connected to the top of the protective shell 12. The fixing block 123 is rotatably connected to one end of the telescopic grid 122. The top of the multiple partitions 121 is rotatably connected to a connecting block 124. The top of the connecting block 124 penetrates the protective shell 12 and is rotatably connected to the adjacent node of the telescopic grid 122.

[0030] The top of the protective shell 12 is provided with an adjustment rod 125, the bottom of the adjustment rod 125 is fixedly connected with a slider 126, the top of the protective shell 12 is provided with a slide groove 127, the slider 126 is slidably connected inside the slide groove 127, and one end of the adjustment rod 125 is rotatably connected to the adjacent end of the telescopic grid 122.

[0031] The other end of the control rod 125 is screwed with a fixing screw 128. The top of the protective shell 12 is provided with multiple interconnected limiting grooves 129 at equal intervals. The fixing screw 128 can be movably engaged with the adjacent limiting groove 129.

[0032] In practice, the telescopic grid 122 is extended or retracted by moving the control rod 125, which can synchronously adjust the spacing between multiple partitions 121. This allows multiple mice to have suitable movement space according to their size. After adjusting the multiple partitions 121, the fixing screw 128 is rotated to lock them into the adjacent limiting groove 129, thereby quickly limiting the position of the multiple partitions 121. The protective shell 12 has an opening on one side to ensure that the movement of the partitions 121 is not obstructed, which facilitates the synchronous adjustment of the multiple partitions 121.

[0033] Working principle: The synchronous activation of two electric push rods 102 can drive the track module 11 to rotate, thereby adjusting the overall angle of the track module 11 and enabling synchronous control of the runway slope between multiple partitions 121.

[0034] The positioning shell 13 is vertically limited by the sliding rod 131 and the locking plate 111. When the positioning shell 13 is close to the track module 11, it is attracted to each other by two magnets 132 for auxiliary fixation. The positioning shell 13 and the protective shell 12 form a stable environment for the mice and rats to move. There is space between the positioning shell 13 and the track module 11 for ventilation. Lifting the positioning shell 13 separates it from the track module 11 and the protective shell 12, which facilitates the placement and removal of the mice and rats. The telescopic grid 122 is extended or retracted by moving the control rod 125, which can synchronously adjust the spacing between multiple partitions 121. This allows multiple mice and rats to have suitable movement space according to their size. After adjusting the multiple partitions 121, the fixing screw 128 is rotated to lock them into the adjacent limiting groove 129, thereby quickly limiting the position of the multiple partitions 121. The protective shell 12 has an opening on one side to ensure that the movement of the partitions 121 is not obstructed, which facilitates the synchronous adjustment of the multiple partitions 121.

[0035] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A training device with adjustable incline for a rat and mouse treadmill, comprising a track module (11), characterized in that, One side of the track module (11) is rotatably connected to a limiting shell (10) via a hinge, and a protective shell (12) is fixedly connected to the top of the track module (11). Multiple partitions (121) are slidably connected inside the protective shell (12).

2. The adjustable slope training device for rat and mouse treadmills as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting shell (10) has an installation groove (101) on its outside. Two electric push rods (102) are rotatably connected to the inner bottom surface of the installation groove (101). The output end of the electric push rod (102) is rotatably connected to the track module (11).

3. The adjustable slope training device for rat and mouse treadmills as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Both sides of the track module (11) are fixedly connected to the clamping plates (111), and a positioning shell (13) is provided above the track module (11). Both sides of the positioning shell (13) are fixedly connected to the sliding rods (131), and the sliding rods (131) pass through the adjacent clamping plates (111) and are slidably connected to them.

4. The adjustable slope training device for rat and mouse treadmills as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning shell (13) and the track module (11) are both fixedly embedded with magnets (132) on opposite sides, and the magnetic poles of two adjacent magnets (132) are opposite.

5. The adjustable slope training device for rat and mouse treadmills as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The protective shell (12) is provided with a telescopic grid (122) on the top. A fixing block (123) is fixedly connected to the top of the protective shell (12). The fixing block (123) is rotatably connected to one end of the telescopic grid (122). The tops of the multiple partitions (121) are rotatably connected to a connecting block (124). The top of the connecting block (124) penetrates the protective shell (12) and is rotatably connected to the adjacent node of the telescopic grid (122).

6. The adjustable slope training device for rat and mouse treadmills as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The protective shell (12) is provided with an adjustment rod (125) at the top, and a slider (126) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the adjustment rod (125). The protective shell (12) is provided with a groove (127) at the top, and the slider (126) is slidably connected inside the groove (127). One end of the adjustment rod (125) is rotatably connected to the adjacent end of the telescopic grid (122).

7. The adjustable slope training device for rat and mouse treadmills as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The other end of the control rod (125) is screwed with a fixing screw (128). The top of the protective shell (12) is provided with a plurality of interconnected limiting grooves (129) at equal intervals. The fixing screw (128) can be movably engaged with the adjacent limiting groove (129).