Animal holding device for animal medical use
By designing an animal restraint device with a flip-up platform and limiting rods, the problem of existing devices needing to be re-restrained and flipped is solved, achieving efficient operation on both sides of small animals and adaptability to different body sizes.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LI COUNTY AGRICULTURE & RURAL AFFAIRS BUREAU
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing small animal restraint devices require re-fixing and flipping when it is necessary to operate on both sides of the animal, which is cumbersome and time-consuming.
An animal restraint device for veterinary medicine was designed. By rotating the platform 180 degrees and fixing it with a limiting rod, operations on the other side of the animal can be performed without re-fixing. The restraint mechanism can be adjusted to accommodate animals of different sizes.
It simplifies the operation steps, saves time, and improves the adaptability and operational efficiency of the device.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of animal medical equipment, specifically to an animal restraint device for animal medicine. Background Technology
[0002] In veterinary medicine and experimental research, small animals are often used as research subjects. These small animals include, but are not limited to, mice, rats, guinea pigs, and rabbits (although rabbits may be considered medium-sized animals in some cases, they are still considered small animals in many experiments).
[0003] Animal restraint devices for veterinary medicine are crucial devices used in veterinary medicine to ensure the stability and safety of animals during surgery, treatment, or experiments. They are typically used on operating tables, in laboratories, or in treatment areas to keep animals stable during procedures, examinations, or experiments, facilitating manipulation by medical personnel and reducing animal pain and discomfort.
[0004] Existing animal restraint devices for small animals involve placing the animal on a restraint table while it is anesthetized, with its back or front facing up. After restraint, during examinations or experiments, only one side of the animal can be operated on. If the other side needs to be operated on, the animal must be re-restrained and turned over. Therefore, when both sides of the animal need to be operated on, the re-restraint step is time-consuming and cumbersome. To solve the above problems, we propose an animal restraint device for animal medicine. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an animal restraint device for veterinary medicine.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] This utility model discloses an animal fixation device for veterinary medicine, including a base, on which two spaced-apart uprights are fixed, and a platform is provided between the two uprights. The platform is located at the upper end of the base, and connecting shafts are fixed on both sides of the platform. The ends of the connecting shafts are rotatably mounted on the uprights on the same side as them.
[0008] Four sets of fixing mechanisms are provided on the platform. The fixing mechanisms are located at one corner of the platform. The connecting shaft on one side passes through the vertical plate. A turntable is fixedly installed at the end of the connecting shaft. The turntable has two limiting holes. The two limiting holes are arranged in a circular array with the connecting shaft as the center. It also includes a limiting rod. The limiting rod passes through the limiting hole and one end is inserted into the vertical plate. A through-hole is provided on the platform. The through-hole is filled with a filling block. A plate is fixed at one end of the filling block. Second threaded fasteners are provided at the four corners of the plate. The plate is connected to the platform by the second threaded fasteners.
[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, multiple equally spaced first threaded fasteners are provided on both sides of the base, and the base is installed on an external medical testing platform through the first threaded fasteners.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the bottom of the base is provided with an anti-slip pad.
[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the fixing mechanism includes a support block fixedly installed at one corner of the top of the platform. A movable block is provided on one side of the support block. Two guide rods are fixedly arranged at intervals on one side of the movable block. The guide rods pass through the support block. A screw is rotatably installed on the movable block. The screw passes through the support block and is threadedly connected to the support block. A handle is fixed to the end of the screw.
[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the fixing mechanism further includes a lower anti-slip pad fixed to the top of the movable block, a pressure plate is provided at the upper end of the movable block, two vertical rods are provided through the pressure plate at intervals, the lower ends of the vertical rods are fixed to the movable block, a spring is fixedly connected between the pressure plate and the movable block, and an upper anti-slip pad is fixed at the bottom of the pressure plate.
[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, each of the pressure plates is provided with a limiting piece at its upper end, and the limiting piece is fixedly connected to the upper end of the two vertical rods.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] 1. This animal restraint device for veterinary medicine allows for inspection or experimentation of the animal's other side by rotating the platform 180 degrees and flipping it so that the other side faces upwards. A limiting rod is then inserted through another limiting hole, with one end inserted into the upright plate to maintain platform stability. This allows for inspection or experimentation of the animal's other side. The device eliminates the need for re-rescue when inspecting or experimenting on both the animal's back and front, simplifying the operation and saving time.
[0016] 2. This animal fixation device for animal medicine allows for flexible adjustment of the position of the movable block by rotating a screw along the direction of a guide rod when the position of the animal's limb ends changes. This makes it suitable for animals of different sizes and improves the adaptability of the device. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an animal restraint device for veterinary medicine according to this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a top view of an animal restraint device for veterinary medicine according to this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the connecting shaft and filling block of an animal fixation device for veterinary medicine according to this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of part of the structure of the support block and movable block of an animal fixation device for veterinary medicine according to this utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0022] Figure 5 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of part of the structure of the support block and movable block of an animal fixation device for veterinary medicine according to this utility model. Figure 2 .
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. First threaded fastener; 3. Vertical plate; 4. Platform; 5. Connecting shaft; 6. Turntable; 7. Limiting hole; 8. Limiting rod; 9. Through hole; 10. Filler block; 11. Plate; 12. Second threaded fastener; 13. Support block; 14. Movable block; 15. Guide rod; 16. Screw; 17. Lower anti-slip pad; 18. Vertical rod; 19. Spring; 20. Upper anti-slip pad; 21. Limiting piece; 22. Pressure plate. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0025] Example: Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, this utility model discloses an animal fixation device for animal medicine, including a base 1, on which two spaced upright plates 3 are fixed. A platform 4 is provided between the two upright plates 3. The platform 4 is located at the upper end of the base 1. Connecting shafts 5 are fixed on both sides of the platform 4. The ends of the connecting shafts 5 are rotatably mounted on the upright plates 3 on the same side as them.
[0026] The platform 4 is equipped with four sets of fixing mechanisms. The fixing mechanisms are located at one corner of the platform 4. A connecting shaft 5 on one side passes through the vertical plate 3. A turntable 6 is fixedly installed at the end of the connecting shaft 5. Two limiting holes 7 are opened on the turntable 6. The two limiting holes 7 are arranged in a circular array with the connecting shaft 5 as the center. It also includes a limiting rod 8, which passes through the limiting hole 7 and one end is inserted into the vertical plate 3. A through hole 9 is opened on the platform 4. The through hole 9 passes through the platform 4. A filling block 10 is set in the through hole 9. A plate 11 is fixed at one end of the filling block 10. Second threaded fasteners 12 are set at the four corners of the plate 11. The plate 11 is connected to the platform 4 through the second threaded fasteners 12.
[0027] The base 1 has multiple equally spaced first threaded fasteners 2 on both sides, and the base 1 is mounted on an external medical testing platform via the first threaded fasteners 2. The device can be mounted on an external medical testing platform.
[0028] The bottom of the base 1 is equipped with an anti-slip pad. When the device is used independently, the anti-slip pad at the bottom of the base 1 can improve the anti-slip performance of the device.
[0029] The fixing mechanism includes a support block 13 fixedly installed at one corner of the top of the platform 4. A movable block 14 is provided on one side of the support block 13. Two spaced guide rods 15 are fixed on one side of the movable block 14, passing through the support block 13. A screw 16 is rotatably installed on the movable block 14, passing through the support block 13 and threadedly connected to it. A handle is fixed to the end of the screw 16. The fixing mechanism also includes a lower anti-slip pad 17 fixed to the top of the movable block 14. A pressure plate 22 is provided at the upper end of the movable block 14. Two spaced vertical rods 18 pass through the pressure plate 22, and the lower ends of the vertical rods 18 are fixed to the movable block 14. A spring 19 is fixedly connected between the pressure plate 22 and the movable block 14. An upper anti-slip pad 20 is fixed to the bottom of the pressure plate 22. Each pressure plate 22 has a limiting piece 21 at its upper end, which is fixedly connected to the upper ends of the two vertical rods 18.
[0030] This device is used to restrain small animals under anesthesia, with the animal facing up (either back or front) and placed at the center of the top of platform 4. During restraint, a filler block 10 is installed inside the opening 9, supporting the animal's torso. The animal's limbs are then placed between the lower anti-slip pads 17 and upper anti-slip pads 20. When placing the limbs, pulling the pressure plate 22 upwards separates the lower and upper anti-slip pads 17 and 20, creating sufficient space. The spring 19 is stretched. Releasing the pressure plate 22 causes the spring 19 to press down on the animal's limbs, securing the limbs in conjunction with the anti-slip properties of the lower and upper anti-slip pads 17 and 20. This allows for examination or experimentation on the animal. A limiting rod 8, passing through one of the limiting holes 7 and inserted into the upright plate 3, limits the rotation of the turntable 6, connecting shaft 5, and platform 4, preventing platform 4 from rotating around the connecting shaft 5.
[0031] When it is necessary to examine or experiment on the other side of the animal, remove the second threaded fastener 12 on plate 11, take out the filler block 10 through the through hole 9, and then remove the limiting rod 8. The platform 4 can be rotated 180 degrees. After the platform 4 is flipped over, the other side of the animal faces upward. Then, pass the limiting rod 8 through another limiting hole 7 and insert one end into the upright plate 3 to keep the platform 4 stable. At this time, the other side of the animal can be examined or experimented on. During this operation, care should be taken not to press the animal forcefully or apply excessive pressure to the animal.
[0032] The device eliminates the need for re-fixation when inspecting or performing experiments on both the back and front of the animal, simplifying the operation and saving time.
[0033] When an animal's body size changes, the position of its limbs also changes. Therefore, by rotating the screw 16, the movable block 14 can be moved along the direction of the guide rod 15, thereby flexibly adjusting the position of the movable block 14 to suit animals of different body sizes and improve the adaptability of the device.
[0034] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An animal restraint device for veterinary medicine, comprising a base (1), characterized in that, Two spaced vertical plates (3) are fixed on the base (1). A platform (4) is provided between the two vertical plates (3). The platform (4) is located at the upper end of the base (1). Connecting shafts (5) are fixed on both sides of the platform (4). The ends of the connecting shafts (5) are rotatably mounted on the vertical plates (3) on the same side as them. The platform (4) is provided with four sets of fixing mechanisms. The fixing mechanisms are located at one corner of the platform (4). The connecting shaft (5) on one side passes through the vertical plate (3). A turntable (6) is fixedly installed at the end of the connecting shaft (5). Two limiting holes (7) are opened on the turntable (6). The two limiting holes (7) are arranged in a circular array with the connecting shaft (5) as the center. It also includes a limiting rod (8). The limiting rod (8) passes through the limiting hole (7) and one end is inserted into the vertical plate (3). A through hole (9) is opened on the platform (4). The through hole (9) passes through the platform (4). A filling block (10) is provided in the through hole (9). A plate (11) is fixed at one end of the filling block (10). A second threaded fastener (12) is provided at each of the four corners of the plate (11). The plate (11) is connected to the platform (4) by the second threaded fastener (12).
2. The animal restraint device for veterinary medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (1) is provided with multiple equally spaced first threaded fasteners (2) on both sides, and the base (1) is mounted on an external medical testing platform by means of the first threaded fasteners (2).
3. The animal restraint device for veterinary medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (1) is provided with an anti-slip pad at the bottom.
4. The animal restraint device for veterinary medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing mechanism includes a support block (13) fixedly installed at one corner of the top of the platform (4). A movable block (14) is provided on one side of the support block (13). Two spaced guide rods (15) are fixed on one side of the movable block (14). The guide rods (15) pass through the support block (13). A screw (16) is rotatably installed on the movable block (14). The screw (16) passes through the support block (13) and is threadedly connected to the support block (13). A handle is fixed to the end of the screw (16).
5. The animal restraint device for veterinary medicine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fixing mechanism also includes a lower anti-slip pad (17) fixed to the top of the movable block (14). The upper end of the movable block (14) is provided with a pressure plate (22). Two vertical rods (18) are spaced apart and pass through the pressure plate (22). The lower end of the vertical rods (18) is fixed to the movable block (14). A spring (19) is fixedly connected between the pressure plate (22) and the movable block (14). An upper anti-slip pad (20) is fixed to the bottom of the pressure plate (22).
6. The animal restraint device for veterinary medicine according to claim 5, characterized in that, Each pressure plate (22) is provided with a limiting piece (21) at its upper end, and the limiting piece (21) is fixedly connected to the upper ends of the two vertical rods (18).