A cage structure for mouse breeding

Abstract

The utility model relates to a cage structure for mouse feeding, including storage unit, transmission unit, control unit, support unit, scraper unit, closed unit, locking unit and lid unit, and storage unit is used for breeding mouse, transmission unit is movably arranged in the inside of storage unit, is used for the excrement of sawdust, mouse generation to the outside discharge, control unit is movably arranged in the outside of storage unit, and is connected with transmission unit. Its advantage lies in, and the cooperation use between transmission unit, control unit and closed unit can discharge the sawdust, excrement in storage unit, has replaced the operator to use the shovel utensil shovel, has improved the cleaning convenience, utilizes the use of scraping unit can scrape the excrement of transmission unit surface residual, to improve the cleaning effect, utilizes the use of support unit can support transmission unit, to guarantee the stability when transmission unit operation, improve the reliability of feeding structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mouse breeding technology, and in particular to a cage structure for raising mice. Background Technology

[0002] In the medical industry, biotechnology is frequently used in drug development, which often involves experiments. Mice are commonly used in drug testing, making mouse farming very common in pharmaceutical companies. Mice are one of the most frequently used animals in physiological, pharmacological, and toxicological experiments and teaching. In multidisciplinary research in medicine, biology, pharmacology, and pathology, animal experiments are often conducted to observe the pharmacodynamics and toxicology of drugs, as well as to observe changes in the body function, metabolism, and morphology of diseased animals.

[0003] To ensure that mice are not contaminated during breeding, a special breeding box is needed. However, most current mouse breeding boxes have a relatively simple structure, making it troublesome to clean up excrement.

[0004] Currently, no effective solution has been proposed to address the problem of the cumbersome process of cleaning up excrement in related technologies. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a cage structure for raising mice, thereby solving the problem of the inconvenience of cleaning up excrement in related technologies.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A cage structure for raising mice, comprising:

[0008] Storage unit, the storage unit being used for raising mice;

[0009] A transmission unit, movably disposed inside the storage unit, is used to discharge sawdust and mouse excrement to the outside;

[0010] A control unit is movably disposed outside the storage unit and connected to the transmission unit, for driving the transmission unit to move;

[0011] A support unit is disposed inside the transmission unit, in contact with the transmission unit, and connected to the storage unit, for supporting the transmission unit;

[0012] A scraper unit is disposed at the bottom inside the storage unit, in contact with the transmission unit, and connected to the storage unit, for scraping off the excrement remaining in the transmission unit so that the remaining excrement is discharged outward;

[0013] A sealing unit, which is detachably disposed on the side of the storage unit, is used to seal the storage unit;

[0014] A locking unit is detachably connected to the storage unit and the sealing unit, respectively, for fixing or removing the sealing unit from the storage unit;

[0015] A cover unit, which is detachably disposed on the top of the storage unit, is used to close the storage unit and to place mouse feed.

[0016] In some embodiments, the storage unit includes:

[0017] A storage element, wherein the storage element is internally provided with the transmission unit, the support unit, and the scraper unit, and the top of the storage element is provided with the cover unit, for raising mice;

[0018] Two first rotating elements are symmetrically arranged on the first side inside the storage element and are rotatably connected to the transmission unit respectively;

[0019] A second rotating element is disposed on a second side inside the storage element and is rotatably connected to the transmission unit;

[0020] A third rotating element is disposed on the second side inside the storage element and corresponds to the second rotating element, and is rotatably connected to the transmission unit for the transmission unit to pass through the storage element;

[0021] A first through-slot element is disposed on the side of the storage element and is detachably connected to the enclosed unit for allowing sawdust and mouse excrement to be discharged from the interior of the storage unit.

[0022] The first limiting element is disposed at the bottom end inside the first through slot element and is detachably connected to the closing unit.

[0023] The second through-slot element is disposed at the top of the interior of the first through-slot element and is detachably connected to the closing unit;

[0024] A first connecting element is disposed inside the second through-slot element and is detachably connected to the locking unit.

[0025] In some embodiments, the transmission unit includes:

[0026] A first transmission element is movably disposed inside the storage unit;

[0027] A second transmission element is movably disposed inside the storage unit, with one end of the second transmission element passing through the storage unit and connected to the control unit, for rotating under the action of the control unit;

[0028] The third transmission element is movably disposed inside the storage unit and is connected to the first transmission element and the second transmission element respectively. It is used to discharge wood chips and mouse excrement from the storage unit under the action of the second transmission element and to drive the first transmission element to rotate.

[0029] In some embodiments, the control unit includes:

[0030] A control element is movably disposed outside the storage unit and connected to the transmission unit for driving the transmission unit to move.

[0031] In some embodiments, the control unit further includes:

[0032] A support element, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the control element and the transmission unit, is used to drive the transmission unit to move under the action of the control element.

[0033] In some embodiments, the support unit includes:

[0034] A support element is disposed inside the transmission unit, in contact with the transmission unit, and connected to the storage unit, for supporting the transmission unit.

[0035] In some embodiments, the scraper unit includes:

[0036] A scraper element is disposed at the bottom of the interior of the storage unit, in contact with the transmission unit, and connected to the storage unit, for scraping off the residual excrement in the transmission unit so that the residual excrement is discharged outward.

[0037] In some embodiments, the enclosing unit includes:

[0038] A sealing element is disposed on the side of the storage unit and is detachably connected to the storage unit and the locking unit, respectively, for sealing the storage unit;

[0039] The second limiting element is disposed at the bottom end of the closing element and is detachably connected to the storage unit;

[0040] A second connecting element is disposed through the closure element and is detachably connected to the locking unit, allowing the locking unit to pass through the closure element.

[0041] In some embodiments, the locking unit includes:

[0042] A locking element is provided, which is detachably connected to the storage unit and the sealing unit, respectively, for fixing or removing the sealing unit from the storage unit.

[0043] In some embodiments, the cover unit includes:

[0044] A shelf element, which is detachably disposed at the top of the storage unit;

[0045] A first mesh element is disposed on a first side inside the shelf element and connected to the shelf element;

[0046] The second mesh element is disposed on the second side inside the support element and is connected to the support element and the first mesh element respectively, for cooperating with the first mesh element to form a mesh;

[0047] A plurality of separating elements are distributed on the second grid element to divide the second grid element into a plurality of feed placement areas.

[0048] The present invention adopts the above technical solution and has the following technical effects compared with the prior art:

[0049] This invention relates to a cage structure for raising mice. By utilizing the combined use of a transmission unit, a control unit, and a sealing unit, wood chips and excrement in the storage unit can be discharged, replacing the need for the operator to shovel them out, thus improving cleaning convenience. The scraping unit can remove residual excrement from the surface of the transmission unit, improving cleaning efficiency. The support unit can support the transmission unit to ensure the stability of the transmission unit during operation and improve the reliability of the rearing structure. Attached Figure Description

[0050] Figure 1This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cage structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0051] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the cage structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0052] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the cage structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0053] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the cage structure according to another perspective of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0054] Figure 5a This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a storage unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0055] Figure 5b This is a cross-sectional view of a storage unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0056] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the transmission unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0057] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the control unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0058] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the support unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0059] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the scraper unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0060] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the closed unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0061] Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the locking unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0062] Figure 12 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the cover unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0063] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are as follows: 100, storage unit; 101, storage element; 102, first rotating element; 103, second rotating element; 104, third rotating element; 105, first through-slot element; 106, first limiting element; 107, second through-slot element; 108, first connecting element;

[0064] 200. Transmission unit; 201. First transmission element; 202. Second transmission element; 203. Third transmission element;

[0065] 300. Control unit; 301. Control element; 302. Support element;

[0066] 400. Support unit; 401. Support element;

[0067] 500. Scraper unit; 501. Scraper element;

[0068] 600. Enclosing unit; 601. Enclosing element; 602. Second limiting element; 603. Second connecting element;

[0069] 700. Locking unit; 701. Locking element;

[0070] 800, Cover unit; 801, Shelf element; 802, First grid element; 803, Second grid element; 804, Divider element. Detailed Implementation

[0071] 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.

[0072] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0073] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but this is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0074] An illustrative embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, a cage structure for raising mice includes a storage unit 100, a transmission unit 200, a control unit 300, a support unit 400, a scraper unit 500, a closing unit 600, a locking unit 700, and a cover unit 800. The storage unit 100 is used to raise mice; the transmission unit 200 is movably disposed inside the storage unit 100 for discharging wood shavings and mouse excrement; the control unit 300 is movably disposed outside the storage unit 100 and connected to the transmission unit 200 for moving the transmission unit 200; the support unit 400 is disposed inside the transmission unit 200, in contact with the transmission unit 200, and connected to the storage unit 100 for supporting the transmission unit 200; the scraper unit 500 is disposed at the bottom of the storage unit 100. It is in contact with the transmission unit 200 and connected to the storage unit 100, used to scrape off the residual excrement in the transmission unit 200 so that the residual excrement is discharged outward; the sealing unit 600 is detachably disposed on the side of the storage unit 100, used to seal the storage unit 100; the locking unit 700 is detachably connected to the storage unit 100 and the sealing unit 600 respectively, used to fix or remove the sealing unit 600 from the storage unit 100; the cover unit 800 is detachably disposed on the top of the storage unit 100, used to seal the storage unit 100 and place the feed for the mice.

[0075] like Figure 5a , Figure 5bAs shown, the storage unit 100 includes a storage element 101, two first rotating elements 102, a second rotating element 103, a third rotating element 104, a first through-slot element 105, a first limiting element 106, a second through-slot element 107, and a first connecting element 108. The storage element 101 internally houses a transmission unit 200, a support unit 400, and a scraper unit 500. A cover unit 800 is located at the top of the storage element 101 for raising mice. The two first rotating elements 102 are symmetrically arranged on the first side of the storage element 101 and rotatably connected to the transmission unit 200. The second rotating element 103 is located on the second side of the storage element 101 and rotatably connected to the transmission unit 200. The third rotating element 104 is located on the second side of the storage element 101, corresponding to the second rotating element 103, and rotatably connected to the transmission unit 200, for supplying power to the storage element. The conveying unit 200 passes through the storage element 101; the first through-slot element 105 is disposed on the side of the storage element 101 and is detachably connected to the closing unit 600, for discharging wood chips and mouse excrement into the storage unit 100; the first limiting element 106 is disposed at the bottom of the first through-slot element 105 and is detachably connected to the closing unit 600; the second through-slot element 107 is disposed at the top of the first through-slot element 105 and is detachably connected to the closing unit 600; the first connecting element 108 is disposed inside the second through-slot element 107 and is detachably connected to the locking unit 700.

[0076] The storage element 101 has a structure with a hollow top and a closed bottom.

[0077] In some of these embodiments, the storage element 101 is made of plastic.

[0078] In some of these embodiments, the storage element 101 is a feeding cage.

[0079] The cross-section of the first rotating element 102 is circular.

[0080] The dimensions of the first rotating element 102 are matched with the dimensions of the storage element 101. Generally, the diameter of the first rotating element 102 is smaller than the inner length and inner height of the storage element 101, and the axial dimension of the first rotating element 102 is smaller than the inner wall thickness of the storage element 101.

[0081] In some of these embodiments, the first rotating element 102 is a first rotating groove.

[0082] The cross-section of the second rotating element 103 is circular.

[0083] The central axis of the second rotating element 103 is coplanar with the central axis of the first rotating element 102 and parallel to the bottom surface of the storage element 101. That is, the distance between the center of the second rotating element 103 and the horizontal plane is equal to the distance between the center of the first rotating element 102 and the horizontal plane.

[0084] The dimensions of the second rotating element 103 are matched with the dimensions of the storage element 101. Generally, the diameter of the second rotating element 103 is smaller than the inner length and inner height of the storage element 101, and the axial dimension of the second rotating element 103 is smaller than the inner wall thickness of the storage element 101.

[0085] The dimensions of the second rotating element 103 are matched with the dimensions of the first rotating element 102. Generally, the diameter of the second rotating element 103 is equal to the diameter of the first rotating element 102, and the axial dimension of the second rotating element 103 is equal to the axial dimension of the first rotating element 102.

[0086] In some of these embodiments, the second rotating element 103 is a second rotating groove.

[0087] The cross-section of the third rotating element 104 is circular.

[0088] The central axis of the third rotating element 104 is collinear with the central axis of the second rotating element 103 and parallel to the bottom surface of the storage element 101. That is, the distance between the center of the third rotating element 104 and the horizontal plane is equal to the distance between the center of the second rotating element 103 and the horizontal plane.

[0089] The dimensions of the third rotating element 104 are matched with the dimensions of the storage element 101. Generally, the diameter of the third rotating element 104 is smaller than the inner length and inner height of the storage element 101, and the axial dimension of the third rotating element 104 is equal to the inner wall thickness of the storage element 101.

[0090] The dimensions of the third rotating element 104 are matched with the dimensions of the first rotating element 102 (second rotating element 103). Generally, the diameter of the third rotating element 104 is equal to the diameter of the first rotating element 102 (second rotating element 103), and the axial dimension of the third rotating element 104 is equal to the axial dimension of the first rotating element 102 (second rotating element 103).

[0091] In some of these embodiments, the third rotating element 104 is a third rotating groove.

[0092] The cross-section of the first through-slot element 105 is rectangular.

[0093] The dimensions of the first through-slot element 105 are matched with the dimensions of the storage element 101. Generally, the length of the first through-slot element 105 is equal to the inner width of the storage element 101, the width of the first through-slot element 105 is equal to the sidewall thickness of the storage element 101, and the height of the first through-slot element 105 is less than the inner height of the storage element 101.

[0094] In some of these embodiments, the first through-slot element 105 is a first through-slot.

[0095] The cross-section of the first limiting element 106 is rectangular.

[0096] In some of these embodiments, the first limiting element 106 does not penetrate the bottom end of the storage element 101.

[0097] The dimensions of the first limiting element 106 are matched with the dimensions of the first through slot element 105. Generally, the length of the first limiting element 106 is less than the length of the first through slot element 105, the width of the first limiting element 106 is less than the width of the first through slot element 105, and the height of the first limiting element 106 is less than the height of the first through slot element 105.

[0098] In some of these embodiments, the first limiting element 106 is a limiting groove.

[0099] The cross-section of the second through-slot element 107 is rectangular.

[0100] The dimensions of the second through-slot element 107 are matched with the dimensions of the storage element 101. Generally, the length of the second through-slot element 107 is equal to the inner width of the storage element 101, the width of the second through-slot element 107 is less than the sidewall thickness of the storage element 101, and the height of the second through-slot element 107 is less than the inner height of the storage element 101.

[0101] The dimensions of the second through-slot element 107 are matched with the dimensions of the first through-slot element 105. Generally, the length of the second through-slot element 107 is equal to the length of the first through-slot element 105, the width of the second through-slot element 107 is less than the width of the first through-slot element 105, and the height of the second through-slot element 107 is less than the height of the first through-slot element 105.

[0102] In some of these embodiments, the second through-slot element 107 is a second through-slot.

[0103] The cross-section of the first connecting element 108 is circular.

[0104] The dimensions of the first connecting element 108 are matched with the dimensions of the second through-slot element 107. Generally, the diameter of the first connecting element 108 is smaller than the length and height of the second through-slot element 107, and the axial dimension of the first connecting element 108 is smaller than the width of the second through-slot element 107.

[0105] In some embodiments, the sum of the axial dimension of the first connecting element 108 and the width of the second through-slot element 107 is equal to the sidewall thickness of the storage element 101.

[0106] In some of these embodiments, the first connecting element 108 is a threaded hole.

[0107] like Figure 6 As shown, the transmission unit 200 includes a first transmission element 201, a second transmission element 202, and a third transmission element 203. The first transmission element 201 is movably disposed inside the storage unit 100; the second transmission element 202 is movably disposed inside the storage unit 100, with one end passing through the storage unit 100 and connected to the control unit 300, for rotation under the action of the control unit 300; the third transmission element 203 is movably disposed inside the storage unit 100 and is connected to both the first transmission element 201 and the second transmission element 202, for expelling sawdust and mouse excrement from the storage unit 100 under the action of the second transmission element 202 and for driving the first transmission element 201 to rotate.

[0108] Specifically, the first transmission element 201 is rotatably connected to the first rotating element 102; the second transmission element 202 is rotatably connected to the second rotating element 103 and passes through the storage element 101 via the third rotating element 104.

[0109] The cross-section of the first transmission element 201 is circular.

[0110] The dimensions of the first transmission element 201 are matched with the dimensions of the first rotating element 102. Generally, the diameter of the first transmission element 201 is equal to the diameter of the first rotating element 102, and the axial dimension of the first transmission element 201 is greater than the axial dimension of the first rotating element 102.

[0111] The dimensions of the first transmission element 201 are matched with the dimensions of the storage element 101. Generally, the axial dimension of the first transmission element 201 is not less than the inner width of the storage element 101.

[0112] In some embodiments, the first transmission element 201 and the first rotating element 102 are rotatably connected without separation. For example, the first transmission element 201 and the first rotating element 102 are connected via a bearing housing.

[0113] In some of these embodiments, the first transmission element 201 is made of plastic.

[0114] In some of these embodiments, the first transmission element 201 is a first transmission gear shaft.

[0115] The cross-section of the second transmission element 202 is circular.

[0116] The dimensions of the second transmission element 202 are matched with the dimensions of the second rotating element 103 (third rotating element 104). Generally, the diameter of the second transmission element 202 is equal to the diameter of the second rotating element 103 (third rotating element 104), and the axial dimension of the second transmission element 202 is greater than the axial dimension of the second rotating element 103 (third rotating element 104).

[0117] The dimensions of the second transmission element 202 are matched with the dimensions of the storage element 101. Generally, the axial dimension of the second transmission element 202 is greater than the inner width of the storage element 101.

[0118] The dimensions of the second transmission element 202 are matched with the dimensions of the first transmission element 201. Generally, the diameter of the second transmission element 202 is equal to the diameter of the first transmission element 201, and the axial dimension of the second transmission element 202 is greater than the axial dimension of the first transmission element 201.

[0119] In some embodiments, the second transmission element 202 and the second rotating element 103 (third rotating element 104) are rotatably connected without separation. For example, the second transmission element 202 and the second rotating element 103 (third rotating element 104) are connected by a bearing housing.

[0120] In some of these embodiments, the second transmission element 202 is made of plastic.

[0121] In some of these embodiments, the second transmission element 202 is a second transmission gear shaft.

[0122] In some embodiments, the side of the third transmission element 203 that contacts the first transmission element 201 and the second transmission element 202 is toothed, while the side of the third transmission element 203 that does not contact the first transmission element 201 and the second transmission element 202 is smooth.

[0123] In some of these embodiments, the third transmission element 203 is made of rubber.

[0124] In some of these embodiments, the third transmission element 203 is a toothed belt.

[0125] like Figure 7 As shown, the control unit 300 includes a control element 301. The control element 301 is movably disposed outside the storage unit 100 and connected to the transmission unit 200, and is used to drive the transmission unit 200 to move.

[0126] Specifically, the control element 301 is movably disposed outside the storage element 101 and connected to the second transmission element 202 to drive the second transmission element 202 to rotate.

[0127] In some of these embodiments, the cross-section of the control element 301 is elliptical or spindle-shaped.

[0128] The dimensions of the control element 301 are matched with the dimensions of the storage element 101. Generally, the radial dimension of the control element 301 is smaller than the outer length and outer height of the storage element 101, and the axial dimension of the control element 301 is smaller than the outer width of the storage element 101.

[0129] In some of these embodiments, the control element 301 is made of plastic.

[0130] In some of these embodiments, the control element 301 is a joystick.

[0131] Furthermore, the control unit 300 also includes a support element 302. The two ends of the support element 302 are connected to the control element 301 and the transmission unit 200, respectively, and are used to drive the transmission unit 200 to move under the action of the control element 301.

[0132] Specifically, the support element 302 is connected to the second transmission element 202.

[0133] The cross-section of the support element 302 is rectangular.

[0134] The dimensions of the support element 302 are matched with the dimensions of the second transmission element 202. Generally, the length of the support element 302 is not greater than the diameter of the second transmission element 202, the width of the support element 302 is less than the axial dimension of the second transmission element 202, and the height of the support element 302 is greater than the diameter of the second transmission element 202.

[0135] The dimensions of the support element 302 are matched with the dimensions of the control element 301. Generally, the length and height of the support element 302 are greater than the radial dimension of the control element 301, and the width of the support element 302 is smaller than the axial dimension of the control element 301.

[0136] In some embodiments, the support element 302 is fixedly connected to the second transmission element 202, including but not limited to a thermoplastic connection.

[0137] In some embodiments, the support element 302 is fixedly connected to the control element 301, including but not limited to a thermoplastic connection.

[0138] In some embodiments, the support element 302 and the control element 301 are rotatably connected without separation. For example, the support element 302 and the control element 301 are connected via a bearing housing.

[0139] In some of these embodiments, the support element 302 is made of plastic.

[0140] In some of these embodiments, the support element 302 is a support plate.

[0141] like Figure 8 As shown, the support unit 400 includes a support element 401. The support element 401 is disposed inside the transmission unit 200, in contact with the transmission unit 200, and connected to the storage unit 100, for supporting the transmission unit 200.

[0142] Specifically, the support element 401 is disposed inside the third transmission element 203 and contacts the top end inside the third transmission element 203, and is connected to the storage element 101.

[0143] The cross-section of the support element 401 is rectangular.

[0144] The dimensions of the support element 401 are matched with the dimensions of the storage element 101. Generally, the length of the support element 401 is less than the inner length of the storage element 101, the width of the support element 401 is equal to the inner width of the storage element 101, and the height of the support element 401 is less than the inner height of the storage element 101.

[0145] The dimensions of the support element 401 are matched with the dimensions of the third transmission element 203. Generally, the length of the support element 401 is less than the length of the third transmission element 203, the width of the support element 401 is equal to the width of the third transmission element 203, and the height of the support element 401 is less than the internal height of the third transmission element 203.

[0146] In some of these embodiments, the length of the support element 401 is less than the distance between the first transmission element 201 and the second transmission element 202.

[0147] In some embodiments, the support element 401 is fixedly connected to the storage element 101, including but not limited to a thermoplastic connection.

[0148] In some of these embodiments, the support element 401 is made of plastic.

[0149] In some of these embodiments, the support element 401 is a support plate.

[0150] like Figure 9 As shown, the scraper unit 500 includes a scraper element 501. The scraper element 501 is disposed at the bottom of the interior of the storage unit 100, and is in contact with and connected to the transmission unit 200, for scraping off the excrement remaining in the transmission unit 200 so that the remaining excrement is discharged outward.

[0151] Specifically, the scraper element 501 is disposed at the bottom inside the storage element 101 and is in contact with the outside of the third transmission element 203 and connected to the storage element 101.

[0152] In some of these embodiments, the scraper element 501 is disposed at an angle relative to the storage element 101.

[0153] The dimensions of the scraper element 501 are matched with the dimensions of the storage element 101. Generally, the length of the scraper element 501 is equal to the inner width of the storage element 101, the width of the scraper element 501 is less than the inner length of the storage element 101, and the height of the scraper element 501 is less than the inner height of the storage element 101.

[0154] The dimensions of the scraper element 501 are matched with the dimensions of the third transmission element 203. Generally, the length of the scraper element 501 is equal to the width of the third transmission element 203.

[0155] In some embodiments, the scraper element 501 is fixedly connected to the storage element 101, including but not limited to a thermoplastic connection.

[0156] In some of these embodiments, the scraper element 501 is made of plastic.

[0157] In some of these embodiments, scraper element 501 is a scraper.

[0158] like Figure 10 As shown, the closing unit 600 includes a closing element 601, a second limiting element 602, and a second connecting element 603. The closing element 601 is disposed on the side of the storage unit 100 and is detachably connected to both the storage unit 100 and the locking unit 700, for closing the storage unit 100. The second limiting element 602 is disposed at the bottom end of the closing element 601 and is detachably connected to the storage unit 100. The second connecting element 603 passes through the closing element 601 and is detachably connected to the locking unit 700, allowing the locking unit 700 to pass through the closing element 601.

[0159] Specifically, the closing element 601 is detachably connected to the first through slot element 105 and the second through slot element 107 respectively; the second limiting element 602 is detachably connected to the first limiting element 106; and the second connecting element 603 corresponds to the first connecting element 108.

[0160] The cross-section of the closed element 601 is rectangular.

[0161] The dimensions of the closing element 601 match the dimensions of the first through-slot element 105. Generally, the length of the closing element 601 is equal to the length of the first through-slot element 105, the width of the closing element 601 is less than the width of the first through-slot element 105, and the height of the closing element 601 is greater than the height of the first through-slot element 105.

[0162] The dimensions of the closing element 601 are matched with the dimensions of the second through-slot element 107. Generally, the length of the closing element 601 is equal to the length of the second through-slot element 107, the width of the closing element 601 is equal to the width of the second through-slot element 107, and the height of the closing element 601 is greater than the height of the second through-slot element 107.

[0163] In some embodiments, the height of the closing element 601 is less than the sum of the heights of the first through-slot element 105 and the second through-slot element 107.

[0164] In some of these embodiments, the enclosure element 601 is made of plastic.

[0165] In some of these embodiments, the enclosure element 601 is an enclosure plate.

[0166] The cross-section of the second limiting element 602 is rectangular.

[0167] The dimensions of the second limiting element 602 are matched with the dimensions of the closing element 601. Generally, the length of the second limiting element 602 is less than the length of the closing element 601, the width of the second limiting element 602 is less than the width of the closing element 601, and the height of the second limiting element 602 is less than the height of the closing element 601.

[0168] The dimensions of the second limiting element 602 match the dimensions of the first limiting element 106. Generally, the length of the second limiting element 602 is equal to the length of the first limiting element 106, the width of the second limiting element 602 is equal to the width of the first limiting element 106, and the height of the second limiting element 602 is equal to the height of the first limiting element 106.

[0169] In some embodiments, the second limiting element 602 is fixedly connected to the closing element 601, including but not limited to integral molding.

[0170] In some of these embodiments, the second limiting element 602 is made of plastic.

[0171] In some of these embodiments, the second limiting element 602 is a limiting plate.

[0172] The cross-section of the second connecting element 603 is circular.

[0173] The dimensions of the second connecting element 603 are matched with the dimensions of the closing element 601. Generally, the diameter of the second connecting element 603 is smaller than the length and height of the closing element 601, and the axial dimension of the second connecting element 603 is equal to the width of the closing element 601.

[0174] The dimensions of the second connecting element 603 are matched with the dimensions of the first connecting element 108. Generally, the diameter of the second connecting element 603 is equal to the diameter of the first connecting element 108, and the axial dimension of the second connecting element 603 is equal to the axial dimension of the first connecting element 108.

[0175] In some of these embodiments, the second connecting element 603 is a mounting slot.

[0176] like Figure 11 As shown, the locking unit 700 includes a locking element 701. The locking element 701 is detachably connected to the storage unit 100 and the sealing unit 600, respectively, and is used to fix or remove the sealing unit 600 from the storage unit 100.

[0177] Specifically, the locking element 701 is detachably connected to the first connecting element 108 and the second connecting element 603, respectively.

[0178] The dimensions of the locking element 701 are matched with the dimensions of the first connecting element 108 (second connecting element 603). Generally, the diameter of the locking element 701 is equal to the diameter of the first connecting element 108 (second connecting element 603), and the axial dimension of the locking element 701 is greater than the axial dimension of the first connecting element 108 (second connecting element 603).

[0179] In some of these embodiments, the locking element 701 is made of plastic.

[0180] In some of these embodiments, the locking element 701 is a locking bolt.

[0181] like Figure 12 As shown, the cover unit 800 includes a shelf element 801, a first mesh element 802, a second mesh element 803, and several dividing elements 804. The shelf element 801 is detachably disposed at the top of the storage unit 100; the first mesh element 802 is disposed on the first side inside the shelf element 801 and connected to the shelf element 801; the second mesh element 803 is disposed on the second side inside the shelf element 801 and connected to both the shelf element 801 and the first mesh element 802, forming a mesh with the first mesh element 802; several dividing elements 804 are distributed on the second mesh element 803 to divide the second mesh element 803 into several feed placement areas.

[0182] Specifically, the shelf element 801 is detachably disposed on the top of the storage element 101.

[0183] The shelving element 801 has a hollow structure.

[0184] The dimensions of the shelf element 801 are matched with the dimensions of the storage element 101. Generally, the inner length of the shelf element 801 is not less than the outer length of the storage element 101, the inner width of the shelf element 801 is not less than the outer width of the storage element 101, and the height of the shelf element 801 is less than the outer height of the storage element 101.

[0185] In some of these embodiments, the shelf element 801 is made of metal, including but not limited to stainless steel and aluminum alloy.

[0186] In some of these embodiments, the shelf element 801 is a shelf frame.

[0187] The cross-section of the first grid element 802 is circular.

[0188] The dimensions of the first grid element 802 are matched with the dimensions of the shelf element 801. Generally, the radial dimension of the first grid element 802 is smaller than the inner length and height of the shelf element 801, and the axial dimension of the first grid element 802 is equal to the inner width of the shelf element 801.

[0189] In some embodiments, there are multiple first grid elements 802. The multiple first grid elements 802 are spaced apart along the length direction of the placement element 801.

[0190] In some embodiments, the first grid element 802 is fixedly connected to the placement element 801, including but not limited to welding.

[0191] In some of these embodiments, the first grid element 802 is made of a metal material, including but not limited to stainless steel and aluminum alloy.

[0192] In some of these embodiments, the first mesh element 802 is a first support rod.

[0193] The second grid element 803 has a circular cross-section. Specifically, the second grid element 803 includes a first inclined support rod, a second inclined support rod, and a horizontal support rod. The first inclined support rod is disposed inside the support element 801 and is connected to the support element 801 and the partition element 804 respectively; the second inclined support rod is disposed at the first end of the first inclined support rod and is connected to the first inclined support rod and the partition element 804 respectively; the horizontal support rod is disposed at the first end of the second inclined support rod and is connected to the second inclined support rod, the support element 801, and the first grid element 802 respectively.

[0194] In some embodiments, the first inclined support rod is inclined to the support element 801; the second inclined support rod is perpendicular to the first inclined support rod; and the horizontal support rod is parallel to the support element 801.

[0195] The dimensions of the first inclined support rod are matched with the dimensions of the support element 801. Generally, the radial dimension of the first inclined support rod is smaller than the inner width and height of the support element 801, and the axial dimension of the first inclined support rod is smaller than the inner length of the support element 801.

[0196] The dimensions of the second inclined support rod are matched with the dimensions of the support element 801. Generally, the radial dimension of the second inclined support rod is smaller than the inner width and height of the support element 801, and the axial dimension of the second inclined support rod is smaller than the inner length of the support element 801.

[0197] The dimensions of the second inclined support rod are matched with those of the first inclined support rod. Generally, the radial dimension of the second inclined support rod is equal to the radial dimension of the first inclined support rod, and the axial dimension of the second inclined support rod is smaller than that of the first inclined support rod.

[0198] The dimensions of the horizontal support rod are matched with the dimensions of the mounting element 801. Generally, the radial dimension of the horizontal support rod is smaller than the inner width and height of the mounting element 801, and the axial dimension of the horizontal support rod is smaller than the inner length of the mounting element 801.

[0199] The dimensions of the horizontal support rod are matched with the dimensions of the first grid element 802. Generally, the radial dimension of the horizontal support rod is equal to the radial dimension of the first grid element 802.

[0200] The dimensions of the horizontal support rod are matched with those of the second inclined support rod. Generally, the radial dimension of the horizontal support rod is equal to the radial dimension of the second inclined support rod, and the axial dimension of the horizontal support rod is greater than the axial dimension of the second inclined support rod.

[0201] The number of second mesh elements 803 matches the number of first mesh elements 802. Generally, the number of second mesh elements 803 can be greater than, equal to, or less than the number of first mesh elements 802. By using different combinations of numbers, mesh holes of different sizes can be constructed.

[0202] In some embodiments, there are multiple second grid elements 803. The multiple second grid elements 803 are spaced apart along the width direction of the placement element 801.

[0203] In some embodiments, the second mesh element 803 is fixedly connected to the placement element 801 and the first mesh element 802, respectively, including but not limited to welding.

[0204] In some of these embodiments, the second grid element 803 is made of a metal material, including but not limited to stainless steel and aluminum alloy.

[0205] The cross-section of the dividing element 804 is a right-angled triangle. Specifically, the longer right-angled side of the dividing element 804 is located on the first inclined support rod; the shorter right-angled side of the dividing element 804 is located on the second inclined support rod; and the hypotenuse of the dividing element 804 is parallel to the horizontal support rod.

[0206] The dimensions of the dividing element 804 are matched with the dimensions of the second grid element 803. Generally, the length of the long right-angled side of the dividing element 804 is less than the axial dimension (e.g., length) of the first inclined support rod, the length of the short right-angled side of the dividing element 804 is equal to the axial dimension (e.g., length) of the second inclined support rod, and the thickness of the dividing element 804 is greater than the radial dimension of the first inclined support rod (second inclined support rod).

[0207] Several separating elements 804 are spaced apart along the width direction of the supporting element 801.

[0208] In some of these embodiments, there are three separator elements 804.

[0209] In some embodiments, the separating element 804 is fixedly connected to the placement element 801 and the second mesh element 803, respectively, including but not limited to welding.

[0210] In some embodiments, the separator element 804 is made of metal, including but not limited to stainless steel and aluminum alloy.

[0211] In some of these embodiments, the separating element 804 is a separating plate.

[0212] The method of using this utility model is as follows:

[0213] (I) Feeding

[0214] Place the bedding and the mouse into the storage element 101 in sequence;

[0215] Place the shelf element 801 on top of the storage element 101.

[0216] (II) Cleanup

[0217] Twist the locking element 701 until it separates from the first connecting element 108 and the second connecting element 603;

[0218] Lift the closing element 601 to separate the second limiting element 602 from the first limiting element 106, thereby removing the closing element 601.

[0219] The control element 301 drives the second transmission element 202 to rotate around the second rotating element 103 via the bracket element 302. The second transmission element 202 drives the third transmission element 203 to move, thereby causing the wood chips and excrement on the third transmission element 203 to be discharged through the first channel element 105.

[0220] During the process, the third transmission element 203 can scrape off the excrement remaining on the surface of the third transmission element 203 through the scraper element 501.

[0221] The advantages of this invention are that the combined use of the transmission unit, control unit, and sealing unit can discharge wood chips and excrement from the storage unit, replacing the operator's use of a shovel and improving cleaning convenience; the use of the scraping unit can scrape off the excrement remaining on the surface of the transmission unit, thereby improving the cleaning effect; and the use of the support unit can support the transmission unit to ensure the stability of the transmission unit during operation and improve the reliability of the feeding structure.

[0222] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the implementation method and protection scope of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should realize that all solutions obtained by equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made based on the description and illustrations of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cage structure for raising mice, characterized in that, include: Storage unit (100) for raising mice; A transmission unit (200) is movably disposed inside the storage unit (100) for discharging wood chips and mouse excrement to the outside; A control unit (300) is movably disposed outside the storage unit (100) and connected to the transmission unit (200) for driving the transmission unit (200) to move; A support unit (400) is disposed inside the transmission unit (200), in contact with the transmission unit (200), and connected to the storage unit (100) for supporting the transmission unit (200); A scraper unit (500) is disposed at the bottom of the interior of the storage unit (100), and is in contact with the transmission unit (200) and connected to the storage unit (100), for scraping off the excrement remaining in the transmission unit (200) so that the remaining excrement is discharged outward; A sealing unit (600) is detachably disposed on the side of the storage unit (100) for sealing the storage unit (100); A locking unit (700) is detachably connected to the storage unit (100) and the sealing unit (600) respectively, and is used to fix or remove the sealing unit (600) from the storage unit (100); A cover unit (800) is detachably disposed on the top of the storage unit (100) for sealing the storage unit (100) and for placing mouse feed.

2. The cage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage unit (100) includes: A storage element (101) is provided inside, comprising the transmission unit (200), the support unit (400), and the scraper unit (500). The top of the storage element (101) is provided with the cover unit (800), which is used for raising mice. Two first rotating elements (102) are symmetrically arranged on the first side inside the storage element (101) and are rotatably connected to the transmission unit (200) respectively. The second rotating element (103) is disposed on the second side inside the storage element (101) and is rotatably connected to the transmission unit (200); The third rotating element (104) is disposed on the second side inside the storage element (101) and corresponds to the second rotating element (103), and is rotatably connected to the transmission unit (200) for the transmission unit (200) to pass through the storage element (101); A first through-slot element (105) is disposed on the side of the storage element (101) and is detachably connected to the closed unit (600) for allowing sawdust and mouse excrement to be discharged from the interior of the storage unit (100). The first limiting element (106) is disposed at the bottom end inside the first through slot element (105) and is detachably connected to the closing unit (600). The second through-slot element (107) is disposed at the top end inside the first through-slot element (105) and is detachably connected to the closing unit (600); A first connecting element (108) is disposed inside the second through slot element (107) and is detachably connected to the locking unit (700).

3. The cage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission unit (200) includes: A first transmission element (201) is movably disposed inside the storage unit (100); The second transmission element (202) is movably disposed inside the storage unit (100). One end of the second transmission element (202) passes through the storage unit (100) and is connected to the control unit (300) for rotating under the action of the control unit (300). The third transmission element (203) is movably disposed inside the storage unit (100) and is connected to the first transmission element (201) and the second transmission element (202) respectively. It is used to discharge wood chips and mouse excrement from the storage unit (100) under the action of the second transmission element (202) and to drive the first transmission element (201) to rotate.

4. The cage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit (300) includes: A control element (301) is movably disposed outside the storage unit (100) and connected to the transmission unit (200) for driving the transmission unit (200) to move.

5. The cage structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The control unit (300) also includes: A support element (302) is provided, with its two ends connected to the control element (301) and the transmission unit (200) respectively, for driving the transmission unit (200) to move under the action of the control element (301).

6. The cage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support unit (400) includes: A support element (401) is disposed inside the transmission unit (200), in contact with the transmission unit (200), and connected to the storage unit (100) to support the transmission unit (200).

7. The cage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The scraper unit (500) includes: A scraper element (501) is disposed at the bottom of the interior of the storage unit (100), and is in contact with and connected to the transmission unit (200) to scrape off the excrement remaining in the transmission unit (200) so that the remaining excrement is discharged outward.

8. The cage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The enclosed unit (600) includes: A sealing element (601) is disposed on the side of the storage unit (100) and is detachably connected to the storage unit (100) and the locking unit (700) respectively, for sealing the storage unit (100); The second limiting element (602) is disposed at the bottom end of the closing element (601) and is detachably connected to the storage unit (100); A second connecting element (603) is disposed through the closing element (601) and detachably connected to the locking unit (700) for the locking unit (700) to pass through the closing element (601).

9. The cage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking unit (700) includes: A locking element (701) is detachably connected to the storage unit (100) and the sealing unit (600) respectively, for fixing or removing the sealing unit (600) from the storage unit (100).

10. The cage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover unit (800) includes: A shelf element (801) is detachably disposed on the top of the storage unit (100); A first grid element (802) is disposed on a first side inside the shelf element (801) and connected to the shelf element (801); The second mesh element (803) is disposed on the second side inside the support element (801) and is connected to the support element (801) and the first mesh element (802) respectively, for cooperating with the first mesh element (802) to form a mesh; A plurality of separating elements (804) are distributed on the second grid element (803) to divide the second grid element (803) into a plurality of feed placement areas.

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