A shuttle box for animal shuttle experiments

Abstract

This utility model provides a shuttle box for animal shuttle experiments, including an outer shell. Inside the outer shell are an experimental chamber and a collection chamber, with the experimental chamber located above the collection chamber. The experimental chamber has a partition inside, and a shuttle channel is formed at the lower part of the partition. A shielding mechanism is provided on the shuttle channel. The shielding mechanism includes a first shielding unit and a second shielding unit, both located on the partition and cooperating with each other. The animal shuttle experiment shuttle of this utility model has a shielding mechanism on the shuttle channel. The shielding mechanism can be opened or closed by controlling the drive motor according to experimental needs, saving manpower and preventing interference with the experimental animals.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of testing, and in particular relates to a shuttle box for animal shuttle experiments. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in animal behavior experiments involving mice and rats, shuttle boxes are commonly used as instruments to assess their learning and memory abilities. However, the current method of opening the shuttle box primarily involves manual operation of the central partition door by staff. This method can cause stress in the mice and rats when staff approach the shuttle box, potentially affecting the accuracy of the experiment. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention aims to overcome the defects in the prior art and propose a shuttle box for animal shuttle experiments.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0005] A shuttle box for animal shuttle experiments includes an outer shell, an experimental box and a collection box are arranged inside the outer shell, the experimental box is located above the collection box, a partition is arranged inside the experimental box, a shuttle channel is opened at the lower part of the partition, and a shielding mechanism is arranged on the shuttle channel.

[0006] The shielding mechanism includes a first shielding unit and a second shielding unit, both located on the partition, and the first and second shielding units cooperate with each other. The outer casing contains independent experimental and collection chambers, facilitating installation, disassembly, cleaning, and replacement of damaged structures.

[0007] Furthermore, the first blocking unit includes a first baffle, a first rack, and a first rotating shaft. The first baffle is connected to the partition via the first rotating shaft, and the first rack is located inside the first baffle. The first baffle and the first rotating shaft are movably connected.

[0008] Furthermore, the second blocking unit includes a second baffle, a second rack, a second rotating shaft, and a drive motor. The second baffle is connected to the partition via the second rotating shaft, the drive motor is connected to the second rotating shaft, the second rack is located outside the second baffle, and the second rack meshes with the first rack.

[0009] Furthermore, both the first rack and the second rack are arc-shaped structures, with the center of the first rack coinciding with the center of the first rotating shaft, and the center of the second rack coinciding with the center of the second rotating shaft.

[0010] Furthermore, the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are located on both sides of the shuttle channel, respectively.

[0011] Furthermore, both the first baffle and the second baffle have square cross-sections, and the sum of the side lengths of the first baffle and the second baffle is greater than the width of the shuttle channel.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom of the experimental chamber is equipped with a conductive grid, and the top of the collection chamber has a collection channel. The excrement of the experimental animals falls into the collection chamber through the conductive grid and the collection channel.

[0013] The experimental chamber is equipped with a light source and a signal device. Both the light source and the signal device are commercially available products and can be controlled via circuitry.

[0014] The aforementioned shielding mechanism achieves the opening and closing of the shuttle channel by rotating the first and second baffles in cooperation. When open, the first and second baffles are located above the shuttle channel, reducing interference to the experimental animals.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0016] The shuttle box for animal shuttle experiments described in this utility model is equipped with a shielding mechanism on the shuttle channel. The shielding mechanism can be opened or closed by controlling the drive motor according to the experimental needs, which saves manpower and prevents interference with the experimental animals. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of the utility model. The illustrative embodiments of the utility model and their descriptions are used to explain the utility model and do not constitute an undue limitation of the utility model. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the shuttle box used in animal shuttle experiments according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the partition (channel open state) described in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the partition (channel closed state) described in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation between the first baffle and the second baffle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0023] 1. Outer shell; 2. Experimental chamber; 3. Collection chamber; 4. Partition; 5. Shielding mechanism; 6. Signal device; 7. Light source; 21. Conductive grid; 31. Collection channel; 41. Shuttle channel; 51. First baffle; 52. Second baffle; 511. First rack; 512. First rotating shaft; 521. Second rack; 522. Second rotating shaft; 523. Drive motor. Detailed Implementation

[0024] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 mechanical connection or an electrical 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.

[0027] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0028] like Figure 1-4As shown, a shuttle box for animal shuttle experiments includes an outer shell 1. Inside the outer shell 1, there is an experimental box 2 and a collection box 3. The experimental box 2 is located above the collection box 3. Inside the experimental box 2, there is a partition 4. A shuttle channel 41 is opened at the lower part of the partition 4. A blocking mechanism 5 is provided on the shuttle channel 41. The blocking mechanism 5 includes a first blocking unit and a second blocking unit. The first blocking unit and the second blocking unit are both located on the partition 4 and cooperate with each other.

[0029] The first blocking unit includes a first baffle 51, a first rack 511, and a first rotating shaft 512. The first baffle 51 is rotatably connected to the partition 4 via the first rotating shaft 512. The first rack 511 is located inside the first baffle 51. The second blocking unit includes a second baffle 52, a second rack 521, a second rotating shaft 522, and a drive motor 523. The second baffle 52 is rotatably connected to the partition 4 via the second rotating shaft 522. The drive motor 523 is connected to the second rotating shaft 522. The second rack 521 is located outside the second baffle 52 and meshes with the first rack 511. Both the first rack 511 and the second rack 521 are arc-shaped structures. The center of the first rack 511 coincides with the center of the first rotating shaft 512, and the center of the second rack 521 coincides with the center of the second rotating shaft 522. The first rotating shaft 512 and the second rotating shaft 522 are located on both sides of the shuttle channel 41, respectively. The cross-section of the first baffle 51 and the second baffle 52 is a square structure, and the sum of the side lengths of the first baffle 51 and the second baffle 52 is greater than the width of the shuttle channel 41.

[0030] The bottom of the experimental chamber 2 is provided with a conductive grid 21, and the top of the collection chamber 3 is provided with a collection channel 31.

[0031] Implementation process:

[0032] Turn on the drive motor 523, which drives the second rotating shaft 522 to rotate. The second rotating shaft 522 drives the second baffle 52 to rotate around the shaft. At the same time, through the meshing of the second rack 521 and the first rack 511, the first baffle 51 is further driven to rotate around the first rotating shaft 512. At this time, the first baffle 51 and the second baffle 52 gradually rotate downward. After rotating 90 degrees, the shuttle channel 41 is completely blocked.

[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A shuttle box for animal shuttle experiments, characterized in that: The device includes an outer shell, inside which are arranged an experimental chamber and a collection chamber. The experimental chamber is located above the collection chamber. Inside the experimental chamber, there is a partition. A shuttle channel is opened at the lower part of the partition, and a shielding mechanism is provided on the shuttle channel. The blocking mechanism includes a first blocking unit and a second blocking unit, both of which are located on the partition plate, and the first blocking unit and the second blocking unit cooperate with each other.

2. The shuttle box for animal shuttle experiments according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first shielding unit includes a first baffle, a first rack and a first rotating shaft. The first baffle is connected to the partition through the first rotating shaft, and the first rack is located inside the first baffle.

3. The shuttle box for animal shuttle experiments according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second shielding unit includes a second baffle, a second rack, a second rotating shaft, and a drive motor. The second baffle is connected to the partition via the second rotating shaft, and the drive motor is connected to the second rotating shaft. The second rack is located outside the second baffle and meshes with the first rack.

4. The shuttle box for animal shuttle experiments according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both the first rack and the second rack are arc-shaped structures. The center of the first rack coincides with the center of the first rotating shaft, and the center of the second rack coincides with the center of the second rotating shaft.

5. The shuttle box for animal shuttle experiments according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first and second rotating shafts are located on opposite sides of the shuttle channel, respectively.

6. The shuttle box for animal shuttle experiments according to claim 5, characterized in that: Both the first baffle and the second baffle have square cross-sections, and the sum of the side lengths of the first baffle and the second baffle is greater than the width of the shuttle channel.

7. The shuttle box for animal shuttle experiments according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the experimental chamber is equipped with a conductive grid, and the top of the collection chamber is provided with a collection channel.

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