Rodent transport device
By designing a partition baffle structure and an independent food and water storage structure for the rodent transport device, the problem of pathogen infection during the transport of multiple rodents was solved, enabling convenient multi-animal transport and independent supply.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI BEAUTIFUL LIFE MEDICAL TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-03
AI Technical Summary
During rodent transport, how can we facilitate the transport of multiple animals and provide enclosed spaces to avoid pathogen infection?
A rodent transport device was designed, which includes a partition structure inside the box forming multiple compartments of equal volume, equipped with independent food and water storage structures, and has ventilation holes and an openable door. The box has a regular polygonal structure for easy carrying and operation.
It enables the independent carrying of multiple rodents, reduces the risk of pathogen transmission, provides independent feeding and watering spaces, and is easy to operate and maintain.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of transporting laboratory animals, and in particular to a rodent transport device. Background Technology
[0002] In the fields of biology and medicine, the use of small rodents, such as mice, for experiments is common and has become an indispensable part of drug development, scientific research, and many other areas. When using these small animals for experiments, it is often necessary to transport them, such as short-distance transport across rooms, floors, or city boundaries. During transport, it is crucial to ensure that the animals are in a relatively closed environment to prevent the escape of any pathogens they may be carrying or contamination from external pathogens. Furthermore, transporting multiple groups of animals often requires multiple transport containers, which further increases the complexity of the animal transport process. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this application is how to balance the ease of carrying multiple rodents with providing a closed space to prevent them from being infected by external pathogens.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a rodent transport device, comprising:
[0005] The box body has a partition structure; the partition structure includes multiple partitions; all the partitions divide the box body into multiple rodent-accommodating compartments of equal volume.
[0006] Multiple connecting walls, each of which is connected at both ends to the middle of an adjacent baffle; the connecting walls and the two connected baffles form an accommodating space;
[0007] Multiple food and water storage structures are provided, each of which is inserted into a corresponding containment space; all the food and water storage structures correspond one-to-one with all the rodent containment spaces, and each food and water storage space has an opening facing an adjacent rodent containment space.
[0008] In the above-mentioned rodent transport device, the box body has a regular polygonal structure.
[0009] In the above-mentioned rodent transport device, all of the connecting walls are provided with through holes, such that the through holes are directly opposite the opening.
[0010] In the aforementioned rodent transport device, the food and water storage structure is a hollow triangular prism structure, which is inserted into the corresponding receiving space.
[0011] In the above-mentioned rodent transport device, the opening is detachably connected to an openable door structure, and the openable door structure is provided with evenly distributed ventilation holes.
[0012] In the above-mentioned rodent transport device, the upper edge of the box body is connected to multiple box lids, and each box lid, when closed, covers the corresponding rodent containment chamber.
[0013] In the aforementioned rodent transport device, the box body is provided with a handle, and the two ends of the handle are respectively connected to the two sides of the box body.
[0014] In the aforementioned rodent transport device, ventilation holes are provided on opposite walls of the box.
[0015] In the aforementioned rodent transport device, the openable door structure is connected to the opening via a detachable hinge.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects:
[0017] This invention uses baffles to set up multiple independent rodent enclosures inside the box, so that the same box can carry multiple rodents and avoid the transmission of pathogens between them.
[0018] This invention provides a food and water storage structure within a container space connected to the rodent enclosure, ensuring that each independently placed rodent has its own space for food and water. Furthermore, the food and water storage structure, inserted into the container space, allows for the interchangeability of the food and water supply. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings of the embodiments will be briefly described below. Obviously, the drawings described below only relate to some embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit this application.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the box body and lid of a rodent transport device according to the present invention;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the box and handle of a rodent transport device according to the present invention;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the food and water storage structure of a rodent transport device according to the present invention;
[0023] Figure 4 This is an embodiment of the rodent transport device of the present invention, wherein the box body is pentagonal;
[0024] Figure 5 This is an embodiment of the rodent transport device of the present invention, wherein the box body is hexagonal.
[0025] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows:
[0026] Box 1
[0027] Divider baffle structure 11
[0028] Rodent housing 12
[0029] Handle 13
[0030] Ventilation hole 14
[0031] baffle 111
[0032] Connecting wall 2
[0033] Capacity 21
[0034] Through hole 22
[0035] Food and water storage structure 3
[0036] Opening 31
[0037] Openable door structure 32
[0038] 33 air vents
[0039] Box lid 4
[0040] baffle 51
[0041] Box 52
[0042] Connecting wall 53
[0043] baffle 61
[0044] Box 62
[0045] Connecting wall 63 Detailed Implementation
[0046] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. Based on the described embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0047] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used herein shall have the ordinary meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. The terms “first,” “second,” and similar terms used in the specification and claims of this patent application do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms “an” or “a,” and similar terms, do not indicate a limitation of quantity, but rather indicate the presence of at least one.
[0048] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a rodent transport device includes:
[0049] Box 1, with a partition structure 11 inside; the partition structure 11 includes multiple partitions 111; all partitions 111 divide the inside of box 1 into multiple rodent housings 12 of equal volume;
[0050] Multiple connecting walls 2, each connecting wall 2 having its two ends connected to the middle of an adjacent baffle 111; the connecting walls 2 and the two connected baffles 111 form an accommodating space 21;
[0051] Multiple food and water storage structures 3 are inserted into a corresponding housing space 21; all food and water storage structures 3 correspond one-to-one with all rodent housings 12, and each food and water storage structure 3 has an opening 31 facing an adjacent rodent housing 12.
[0052] This invention utilizes multiple rodent-containing compartments 12 of equal volume to allow for the placement of multiple small rodents within the box 1, preventing contact between them and reducing the possibility of pathogen transmission. Furthermore, by providing multiple independent compartments 21 within the box 1, this invention enables individual feeding of each small rodent. Simultaneously, food and water storage structures 3 are incorporated within the compartments 21, facilitating the replacement of food and water. The removal of these storage structures allows for direct replacement of food and water, increasing convenience. Moreover, all these structures are housed within a single box 1, making the entire system easy to carry.
[0053] In a preferred embodiment, see Figure 1 As shown, box 1 has a regular polygonal structure, specifically a quadrilateral box shape. (Reference) Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, to increase the number of rodents that can be contained in the same box 1, see [reference needed]. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, box 1 can be a pentagonal or hexagonal structure.
[0054] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, such as Figure 4As shown, when the box 52 is pentagonal, there are also five baffles 51, dividing the box 52 into five equal-sized structures; similarly, there are also five connecting walls 53, and each connecting wall 53 is connected at both ends to the middle of two adjacent baffles 51. Figure 5 As shown, when the box 62 is hexagonal, there are 6 baffles 61, which divide the box 62 into six structures with the same volume. Similarly, there are also 6 connecting walls 63, and each connecting wall 63 is connected to the middle of two adjacent baffles 61 at both ends.
[0055] Example where box 1 is a quadrilateral:
[0056] In a preferred embodiment, see Figure 1 As shown, all connecting wall sections 2 are provided with through holes, such that the through holes are directly opposite the opening.
[0057] In a preferred embodiment, see Figure 3 As shown, the food and water storage structure 3 is a hollow triangular prism structure, which is inserted into the corresponding receiving space 21.
[0058] In a preferred embodiment, an openable door structure 32 is detachably connected to the opening 31, and the openable door structure 32 is provided with evenly distributed ventilation holes 33.
[0059] Specifically, a water inlet and a food inlet can be installed at the top of the triangular prism structure; when food needs to be placed, it can be poured directly into the food inlet. When water needs to be placed, the operable door structure 32 needs to be replaced with a structure without a vent 33.
[0060] In a preferred embodiment, see Figure 1 As shown, multiple lids 4 are connected to the upper edge of the box body 1. When each lid 4 is closed, it covers the top of the corresponding rodent housing 12. In this way, the space above each rodent housing 12 can be opened and closed individually, allowing clinicians to remove and place rodents individually as needed.
[0061] In a preferred embodiment, see Figure 1 As shown, the box body 1 is provided with a handle 12, and the two ends of the handle 12 are respectively connected to the two sides of the box body 1.
[0062] In a preferred embodiment, see Figure 1 As shown, ventilation holes 14 are provided on opposite walls of the box body 1. An antibacterial and breathable membrane can be installed inside the ventilation holes 14, which can maintain air circulation while preventing external pathogens from contaminating the small animals in the chamber, and also prevent pathogens that the small animals in the chamber may carry from spilling out.
[0063] The above are merely exemplary embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application, which is determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A rodent transport device, comprising: include: The box body has a partition structure; the partition structure includes multiple partitions; all the partitions divide the box body into multiple rodent-accommodating compartments of equal volume. Multiple connecting walls, each of which is connected at both ends to the middle of an adjacent baffle; the connecting walls and the two connected baffles form an accommodating space; Multiple food and water storage structures are provided, each of which is inserted into a corresponding containment space; all the food and water storage structures correspond one-to-one with all the rodent containment spaces, and each food and water storage space has an opening facing an adjacent rodent containment space.
2. A rodent transport device according to claim 1, wherein, The box has a regular polygonal structure.
3. A rodent transport device according to claim 2, wherein, All of the connecting walls are provided with through holes, such that the through holes are directly opposite the opening.
4. A rodent transport device according to claim 3, wherein, The food and water storage structure is a hollow triangular prism structure, which is inserted into the corresponding containing space.
5. A rodent transport device according to claim 4, wherein, The opening is detachably connected to an openable door structure, which has evenly distributed ventilation holes.
6. A rodent transport device according to claim 1, wherein, The upper edge of the box is connected to multiple lids, and each lid, when closed, covers the corresponding rodent enclosure.
7. A rodent transport device according to claim 1, wherein, The box is equipped with a handle, and the two ends of the handle are respectively connected to the two sides of the box.
8. A rodent transport device according to claim 4, wherein, Ventilation holes are provided on the opposite walls of the box.
9. A rodent transport device according to claim 8, wherein, The ventilation holes are equipped with antibacterial and breathable membranes.
10. A rodent transport device according to claim 5, wherein, The operable door structure is connected to the opening via a detachable hinge.