Foldable footboard for an experimental animal isolator
By designing a foldable pedal unit and a magnetic fixing structure, the problem of inconvenient operation caused by the large pedal space of the SPF chicken isolator was solved, and the effect of easy chicken handling was achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUZHOU FENGSHI LAB ANIMAL EQUIP
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
The existing SPF chicken isolator has a single-piece pedal, which provides a large walking space for the chickens, making it inconvenient for researchers to handle the chickens for sample collection, virus inoculation, and immunization.
Design a foldable pedal composed of multiple pedal units that are hinged together and fixed with magnets. The horizontal and vertical steel bars are detachably connected, and the sleeve is threaded for easy folding and disassembly.
The isolator is divided into multiple small spaces by folding the pedals, which makes it easier for researchers to handle chickens, improves operational efficiency, and simplifies sampling and immunization procedures.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal experimental equipment, and in particular to a foldable pedal inside an experimental animal isolator. Background Technology
[0002] The SPF chicken isolator is a device designed for SPF chicken rearing and poultry disease experiments. Therefore, its external dimensions and internal structure are designed with the rationality and ease of operation in mind for both rearing and experimentation. Currently available commercially available SPF chicken isolators still have many shortcomings. For example, the footboard used to support the chicken's movement is a single piece of board, resulting in a large walking space for the chicken, which makes it inconvenient for researchers to handle the chicken for sample collection, virus administration, and immunization. Utility Model Content
[0003] This utility model provides a foldable pedal inside an experimental animal isolator. The pedal can be folded to divide the isolator into multiple small spaces, making it easier for laboratory personnel to handle chickens.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a foldable footrest inside an experimental animal isolator, comprising:
[0005] The pedal body and the support rods are provided, with one support rod on each of the bottom two sides of the pedal body.
[0006] The pedal body includes multiple pedal units arranged in a straight line. Each pedal unit is detachably connected to the support rod. Each pedal unit includes a first steel mesh and a second steel mesh, which are movably connected to each other.
[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0008] The first and second steel mesh sheets are folded together by a hinge.
[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0010] The first and second steel mesh have the same structure. The first steel mesh includes a steel frame and a number of horizontal and vertical steel bars arranged on the steel frame. The number of horizontal and vertical steel bars are arranged in a grid pattern.
[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0012] The support rod is provided with a plurality of first magnets, and the steel frame is provided with second magnets at positions corresponding to the first magnets. The first magnets and the second magnets attract each other.
[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0014] Both the horizontal and vertical reinforcing bars can be detachably connected to the reinforcing steel frame.
[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0016] Both the horizontal and vertical reinforcing bars include a first reinforcing bar, a second reinforcing bar, and a sleeve. Both the first and second reinforcing bars are threaded and are threadedly connected to the sleeve. The sleeve is located between the first and second reinforcing bars.
[0017] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the pedal body is composed of pedal units, which are arranged independently. Each pedal unit is composed of a first steel mesh and a second steel mesh. The first and second steel meshes are folded together by hinges, which can make the steel mesh or the first and second steel meshes stand up, dividing the isolator into multiple small spaces, making it convenient for experimental personnel to grab chickens. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a foldable pedal inside an isolator for laboratory animals.
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an experimental animal isolator with the foldable pedal folded out.
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the pedal unit in a foldable pedal inside an isolator for laboratory animals.
[0022] Figure 4 An exploded view of the first steel mesh in a foldable pedal inside an experimental animal isolator.
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the horizontal steel bar in a foldable pedal inside an isolator for laboratory animals.
[0024] Figure 6 This is a reference diagram showing the usage state of a foldable pedal inside an isolator for laboratory animals.
[0025] Legend:
[0026] 1. Pedal body; 11. Pedal unit; 111. First steel mesh; 1111. Steel frame; 1112. Horizontal steel bar; 1113. Vertical steel bar; 112. Second steel mesh; 2. Support rod; 3. First steel bar; 4. Second steel bar; 5. Sleeve. Detailed Implementation
[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0028] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0029] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0030] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper" and "inner" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0032] Please see Figure 1-6 This utility model provides a foldable pedal for an isolator for laboratory animals, comprising:
[0033] The pedal body 1 and the support rod 2 are provided on both sides of the bottom of the pedal body 1.
[0034] The pedal body 1 includes a plurality of pedal units 11, which are arranged in a straight line. The pedal units 11 are detachably connected to the support rod 2. Each pedal unit 11 includes a first steel mesh 111 and a second steel mesh 112, which are movably connected to each other.
[0035] The first steel mesh 111 and the second steel mesh 112 are folded together by a hinge. This makes it easy to fold up the first and second steel meshes, allowing them to form an angle of 0-180°.
[0036] The first steel mesh 111 and the second steel mesh 112 have the same structure. The first steel mesh 111 includes a steel frame 1111 and a plurality of horizontal steel bars 1112 and a plurality of vertical steel bars 1113 arranged on the steel frame 1111. The plurality of horizontal steel bars 1112 and the plurality of vertical steel bars 1113 are arranged in a grid pattern. The grid pattern allows chicken manure to fall through easily, making cleaning convenient.
[0037] The support rod 2 is equipped with several first magnets, and the steel frame 1111 is equipped with second magnets at positions corresponding to the first magnets. The first magnets and second magnets attract each other. This facilitates the fixation of the steel frame. Alternatively, clips with slots can be installed on the steel frame for fixation via a snap-fit mechanism.
[0038] Both the horizontal reinforcing bars 1112 and the vertical reinforcing bars 1113 are detachably connected to the reinforcing frame 1111. Each of the horizontal reinforcing bars 1112 and the vertical reinforcing bars 1113 includes a first reinforcing bar 3, a second reinforcing bar 4, and a sleeve 5. Both the first reinforcing bar 3 and the second reinforcing bar 4 are threaded and threadedly connected to the sleeve 5. The sleeve 5 is located between the first reinforcing bar 3 and the second reinforcing bar 4. The sleeve is a hollow, threaded cylinder with openings at both ends. During disassembly, either the first or second reinforcing bar can move towards the sleeve and then be removed from the reinforcing frame, facilitating disassembly.
[0039] Working principle: When in use, two support rods are fixedly connected to the isolator, and the pedal unit is laid on the two support rods and fixed by magnetic attraction through the first and second magnets. When grabbing chickens, the chickens can be driven in one direction. Then, the first or second steel mesh can be folded and erected in sequence to make the chickens surround a smaller area, making it easier for the experimenter to grab the chickens.
[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A foldable pedal inside an isolator for laboratory animals, characterized in that... It includes: a pedal body and support rods, wherein a support rod is respectively provided on both sides of the bottom of the pedal body, wherein, The pedal body includes multiple pedal units arranged in a straight line. Each pedal unit is detachably connected to the support rod. Each pedal unit includes a first steel mesh and a second steel mesh, which are movably connected to each other.
2. The foldable pedal inside an experimental animal isolator according to claim 1, characterized in that... The first and second steel meshes are folded together by hinges.
3. The foldable pedal inside an experimental animal isolator according to claim 1, characterized in that... The first and second steel mesh have the same structure. The first steel mesh includes a steel frame and a number of horizontal and vertical steel bars arranged on the steel frame. The number of horizontal and vertical steel bars are arranged in a grid pattern.
4. A foldable pedal inside an experimental animal isolator according to claim 3, characterized in that... The support rod is provided with a plurality of first magnets, and the steel frame is provided with second magnets at positions corresponding to the first magnets. The first magnets and the second magnets attract each other.
5. A foldable pedal inside an experimental animal isolator according to claim 3, characterized in that... Both the horizontal and vertical reinforcing bars can be detachably connected to the reinforcing steel frame.
6. A foldable pedal inside an experimental animal isolator according to claim 5, characterized in that... Both the horizontal and vertical reinforcing bars include a first reinforcing bar, a second reinforcing bar, and a sleeve. Both the first and second reinforcing bars are threaded and are threadedly connected to the sleeve. The sleeve is located between the first and second reinforcing bars.