Animal behavior observation cage

Abstract

This utility model discloses an animal behavior observation cage. The upper cover includes a side cover with an enclosing structure and a cover body disposed on the upper end of the side cover. At least the upper part of the side cover and the entire cover body are made of tempered glass. A cavity is formed between the side cover and the cover body. A fixed plate is disposed at the lower end of the side cover and covers one side of the cavity. One end of a movable plate is hinged to the side cover. After rotation, the movable plate abuts against the lower end of the side cover and covers the other side of the cavity, forming a gap band connecting the cavity between the movable plate and the fixed plate. Support members are provided at the lower ends of both the fixed plate and the movable plate. Locking members are disposed on the side cover and the movable plate for fixing the two together. Most or all of the upper cover of this utility model is made of tempered glass with good light transmission, which allows for more comprehensive and unobstructed observation of animal behavior. Moreover, because tempered glass is hard and smooth, it is not easy to leave scratches. Taking pictures through tempered glass can be clearer and can more effectively capture subtle movements.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal experimental device technology, and in particular to an animal behavior observation cage. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the observation cages used for large animals (such as monkeys) are made of acrylic sheets. When used to film animal behavior, the acrylic sheet itself has poor light transmittance, resulting in images that cannot be displayed in high definition. Moreover, long-term use can cause the material to become rough and dirty due to animal scratching, feces, etc., making it difficult to clean, thus making it impossible to collect clear images.

[0003] The above reasons result in the short service life of acrylic observation cages, and frequent replacements lead to increased costs. Moreover, it is very inconvenient to catch animals, with a low success rate, wasting time and manpower. If a push rod squeezing device is added inside to restrict the animal's behavior, the catching problem can be solved, but it will affect the camera angle and clarity. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an animal behavior observation cage, in which most or all of the top cover is made of tempered glass with good light transmittance, which allows for more comprehensive and unobstructed observation of animal behavior. Furthermore, because tempered glass is hard and smooth, it is not easy to leave scratches. Taking pictures through tempered glass can be clearer and can also more effectively capture subtle movements.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: an animal behavior observation cage, comprising:

[0006] The upper cover includes a side cover with an enclosing structure and a cover disposed on the upper end of the side cover. At least the upper part of the side cover and the entire cover are made of tempered glass, and a cavity is formed between the side cover and the cover.

[0007] The base includes a fixed plate and a movable plate. The fixed plate is disposed at the lower end of the side cover and covers one side of the cavity. One end of the movable plate is hinged to the side cover. After rotation, the movable plate abuts against the lower end of the side cover, covering the other side of the cavity, and forms a gap band between it and the fixed plate that communicates with the cavity. Both the fixed plate and the movable plate have support members at their lower ends.

[0008] A locking element is provided on the side cover and the movable plate for securing the two together.

[0009] As a further optimization, both the fixed plate and the movable plate are provided with through holes in a matrix pattern that penetrate their respective bodies and communicate with the cavity.

[0010] As a further optimization, the fixed plate and the movable plate are both made of stainless steel wire mesh.

[0011] As a further optimization, the fixed plate and / or the movable plate are provided with reinforcing ribs, which can effectively prevent deformation of the fixed plate and the movable plate.

[0012] As a further optimization, the side cover includes a cover body and a connecting frame with an enclosing structure. The cover body is made of tempered glass, and the connecting frame is made of metal with a slot at its upper end. The lower end of the cover body is fixedly embedded in the slot, and the fixed plate and the movable plate are respectively connected to the lower end of the connecting frame.

[0013] As a further optimization, an adhesive layer is provided between the cover and the connecting frame to improve the connection stability between the cover and the connecting frame.

[0014] As a further optimization, the upper cover also includes an L-shaped plate, the cover is adhered to the upper end of the side cover, and multiple L-shaped plates are respectively adhered to the side cover and the cover.

[0015] As a further optimization, the side cover has a square structure.

[0016] As a further optimization, the locking component includes a first connector fixed to the side cover and a second connector hinged to the movable plate. Both the first and second connectors are provided with through holes. When the second connector is fastened to the first connector, the two are fixedly connected by a lock head passing through the through hole.

[0017] As a further optimization, the support member can be a support column or a moving wheel.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. Most or all of the top cover is made of tempered glass with good light transmission, which allows for more comprehensive and unobstructed observation of animal behavior. Tempered glass is hard and smooth, and is not easy to leave scratches. Taking pictures through tempered glass can be clearer and can also capture subtle movements more effectively.

[0020] 2. There is a gap between the fixed plate and the movable plate, and each of them has through holes to allow air to circulate between the cavity and the outside, preventing the tempered glass from fogging up due to animal breathing, which would make it difficult to take pictures. The gap also makes it easier to grasp the animal. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 This is the structure of the present invention in its inverted state.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable plate when it is inverted and opened.

[0024] Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of another embodiment of the side cover of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an animal behavior observation cage includes an upper cover 10, a base 20, and a locking device 30. The upper cover 10 includes a side cover 11 with an enclosing structure and a cover 12 disposed on the upper end of the side cover 11. Preferably, the side cover 11 has a quadrilateral structure. At least the upper part of the side cover 11 and the entire cover 12 are made of tempered glass, forming a cavity 100 between the side cover 11 and the cover 12. The base 20 includes a fixed plate 21 and a movable plate 22. The fixed plate 21 is disposed at the lower end of the side cover 11 and covers one side of the cavity 100. One end of the movable plate 22 is hinged. On the side cover 11, the movable plate 22, after being rotated, abuts against the lower end of the side cover 11 and covers the other side of the cavity 100, and forms a gap band 201 connecting the cavity 100 between it and the fixed plate 21. The lower ends of the fixed plate 21 and the movable plate 22 are provided with support members 23, which abut against the working surface (such as the ground). The support member 23 can be a support column or a moving wheel, which can make a gap layer between the fixed plate 21 and the movable plate 22 and the ground. The locking member 30 is provided on the side cover 11 and the movable plate 22 for fixing the connection between the two.

[0028] In one embodiment of this utility model, the side cover 11 is preferably formed by four tempered glass pieces connected in sequence, with each tempered glass piece glued together. The tempered glass of the cover 12 is also glued to the upper end of the side cover 11. When using this utility model, first flip the observation cage to an inverted state, with the cover 12 at the lower end and the base 20 at the upper end. Since the movable plate 22 is hinged to the side cover 11, one side of the cavity 100 can be opened by rotating the movable plate 22. After the cavity 100 is opened, the animal can be placed inside. Then, by rotating the movable plate 22... After the movable plate 22 abuts against the side cover 11, it covers one side of the cavity 100, thus covering the cavity 100 together with the fixed plate 21, leaving only a gap 201 between them. After the movable plate 22 is fixedly connected to the side cover 11 by the locking member 30, the observation cage is flipped over again. The fixed plate 21 and the movable plate 22 are then supported on the ground by the support member 23, completing the placement of the animal in the observation cage. Due to the support of the support member 23, the cavity 100 can communicate with the outside through the gap 201, allowing air circulation to ensure the normal living condition of the animal in the cavity 100. In addition, when it is necessary to release the animal from the observation cage, the observation cage can be inverted again, and the grasping rod can be inserted into the cavity 100 through the gap 201 to grasp or restrict the animal's behavior. After opening the locking member 30 and rotating the movable plate 22, the cavity 100 can be opened, and the animal can be removed from the observation cage.

[0029] Because most or all of the upper cover is made of tempered glass with good light transmittance, this utility model allows for more comprehensive and unobstructed observation of animal behavior. Furthermore, tempered glass is hard and smooth, making it less prone to scratches. Especially when it is necessary to record animal behavior on video, shooting through tempered glass can provide clearer images and more effectively capture subtle movements.

[0030] Preferably, both the fixed plate 21 and the movable plate 22 are provided with through holes 202 in a matrix pattern, which penetrate their respective bodies and are connected to the cavity 100. The through holes 202 can better realize the air circulation between the cavity 100 and the outside. On the one hand, it can prevent the upper cover 10 from being fogged up by the animal's breathing on the tempered glass, which would make it difficult to observe, especially difficult to take pictures. On the other hand, it can allow the animal's feces to be discharged through the through holes. For example, a tray can be placed under the fixed plate 21 and the movable plate 22 to receive the animal feces, which is convenient for cleaning and transportation, so as to keep the observation cage clean.

[0031] For example, the fixed plate 21 and the movable plate 22 can be stainless steel wire mesh, thereby realizing the forming of the through hole 202.

[0032] Based on the through holes 202 provided on the fixed plate 21 and movable plate 22, in order to strengthen the fixed plate 21 and movable plate 22 and prevent the animal from deforming under more intense movements, reinforcing ribs 2a that do not affect the through holes 202 can be provided on the fixed plate 21 and movable plate 22 respectively.

[0033] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in another embodiment of the present invention, the side cover 11 includes a cover body 111 with an enclosing structure and a connecting frame 112 with an enclosing structure. The cover body 111 is four pieces of tempered glass connected in sequence. The connecting frame 112 is made of metal and has a central cavity 1120 for forming the lower part of the cavity 100. Its upper end has a slot 1121. The lower end of the cover body 111 is fixedly embedded in the slot 1121. The fixed plate 21 and the movable plate 22 are respectively connected to the lower end of the connecting frame 112. In this embodiment, to facilitate the connection between the metal (such as stainless steel) fixing plate 21 and movable plate 22 and the upper cover 10, as well as the connection within the upper cover 10 body, a connecting frame 112 with a slot 1121 is provided. Based on the adhesive bonding of the four tempered glass pieces of the cover 111, adhesive is inserted into the slot 1121, and the lower end of the tempered glass is embedded in the slot 1121, forming an adhesive layer between it and the inner wall of the slot 1121. This better ensures the connection stability between the four tempered glass pieces and the connection strength within the cover 111. 1. The connection stability with the connecting frame 112; Moreover, in this utility model, it is necessary to fix the fixed plate 21 to the upper cover 10 and hinge the movable plate 22 to the upper cover. Since it is impossible to drill or weld on the tempered glass to connect with the fixed plate 21 and the movable plate 22, the metal material (such as stainless steel) connecting frame 112 located at the lower end of the cover 111 can better realize the locking connection, hinge or welding between the fixed plate 21 and the movable plate 22, which is more convenient for the connection operation of the overall structure and can also ensure the connection stability.

[0034] In addition, the upper cover 10 also includes an L-shaped plate 1111. The cover 12 is adhered to the upper end of the side cover 11. Multiple L-shaped plates 1111 are respectively adhered to the side cover 11 and the cover 12, which can improve the connection stability between the cover 12 and the side cover 11. It should be noted that the L-shaped plate 1111 needs to be designed to be a small structure to avoid affecting the camera, etc.

[0035] Preferably, the locking component 30 includes a first connecting component 31 fixed to the side cover 11 and a second connecting component 32 hinged to the movable plate 22. Both the first connecting component 31 and the second connecting component 32 are provided with through holes. When the second connecting component 32 is fastened to the first connecting component 31, the through holes on the two components can be connected. The lock head can pass through the two connected through holes and lock, thereby positioning the second connecting component 32 on the first connecting component 31 to complete the fixation of the movable plate 22.

[0036] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An animal behavior observation cage, characterized in that, include: The upper cover includes a side cover with an enclosing structure and a cover disposed on the upper end of the side cover. At least the upper part of the side cover and the entire cover are made of tempered glass, and a cavity is formed between the side cover and the cover. The base includes a fixed plate and a movable plate. The fixed plate is disposed at the lower end of the side cover and covers one side of the cavity. One end of the movable plate is hinged to the side cover. After rotation, the movable plate abuts against the lower end of the side cover, covering the other side of the cavity, and forms a gap band between it and the fixed plate that communicates with the cavity. Both the fixed plate and the movable plate have support members at their lower ends. A locking element is provided on the side cover and the movable plate for securing the two together.

2. The animal behavior observation cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the fixed plate and the movable plate have through holes arranged in a matrix, penetrating their respective bodies and communicating with the cavity.

3. The animal behavior observation cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed plate and the movable plate are both made of stainless steel wire mesh.

4. The animal behavior observation cage according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The fixed plate and / or the movable plate are provided with reinforcing ribs.

5. The animal behavior observation cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side cover includes a cover body and a connecting frame with an enclosing structure. The cover body is made of tempered glass, and the connecting frame is made of metal with a slot at its upper end. The lower end of the cover body is fixedly embedded in the slot, and the fixed plate and the movable plate are respectively connected to the lower end of the connecting frame.

6. The animal behavior observation cage according to claim 5, characterized in that, An adhesive layer is provided between the cover and the connecting frame.

7. The animal behavior observation cage according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that, The upper cover also includes an L-shaped plate, and the cover is adhered to the upper end of the side cover. Multiple L-shaped plates are respectively adhered to the side cover and the cover.

8. The animal behavior observation cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side cover has a square structure.

9. The animal behavior observation cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking component includes a first connector fixed to the side cover and a second connector hinged to the movable plate. Both the first and second connectors have through holes. When the second connector is fastened to the first connector, the two are fixedly connected by a lock head passing through the through hole.

10. The animal behavior observation cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support component is a support column or a moving wheel.

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