A rat observation device convenient to disassemble

Abstract

The utility model discloses the medical experiment technical field, specifically related to a rat observation device convenient to dismount, including upper box body and lower box body, the upper box body upper and lower end are all open, the lower box body top is open, be provided with the observation net between the upper box body and lower box body, be provided with the first hinged seat on the upper box body, be provided with the second hinged seat on the lower box body, insert the pivot in the first hinged seat, the second hinged seat cover is placed on the pivot, the sealing cover is placed in the upper box body open, the lower camera is fixed and is provided with on the lower box body inner wall. The observation device in the utility model is connected the second hinged seat on the lower box body and the first hinged seat on the upper box body through the pivot, and it is convenient to clean and disinfect thoroughly to separate the box body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical experimental technology, specifically relating to a rat observation device that is easy to assemble and disassemble. Background Technology

[0002] In animal experimental research, rat behavioral observation devices are important experimental tools in neuroscience, pharmacology, and other fields. Currently, the observation of penile erectile function in rats needs to be conducted in a dark room. After drug injection, rats often defecate and urinate during the observation period, which is not conducive to subsequent cleaning. Traditional rat observation boxes usually adopt a fixed box structure or a simple upper and lower split design, requiring researchers to frequently open the box lid for intervention or observation, which can easily interfere with the animal's natural behavioral state.

[0003] Chinese utility model patent CN210071798U discloses a rat observation box for an apomorphine screening test, comprising a cylindrical box body, which includes an inner box body and an outer box body made of non-transparent material. The inner box body is suspended in the outer box body by several support rods set at its upper and lower parts. Several ventilation holes are evenly arranged on the top of the inner and outer boxes respectively. A supplementary light is set on the top of the inner box body, and the bottom of the inner box body is a grid base plate. Several infrared cameras are arranged circumferentially on the bottom of the outer box body, and a ventilation fan is installed on the lower side wall of the outer box body. Double-layer movable doors for rats to enter and exit are set at corresponding positions on the side walls of the inner and outer boxes. However, the observation box is a single piece for both the inner and outer boxes, which is inconvenient to disassemble and make subsequent disinfection and cleaning difficult. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a rat observation device that is easy to assemble and disassemble, thereby solving the problem that existing rat observation devices in the background art are not easy to clean and observe.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A rat observation device that is easy to assemble and disassemble includes an upper box, a lower box, and a sealing cover. The upper box has open top and bottom, and the lower box has an open top. An observation net is provided between the upper and lower boxes. A first hinge seat is provided on the upper box, and a second hinge seat is provided on the lower box. A rotating shaft is inserted into the first hinge seat, and the second hinge seat is fitted onto the rotating shaft. The sealing cover is fitted onto the open part of the upper box, and a lower camera is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the lower box.

[0007] Preferably, the lower housing is provided with a detachable tray.

[0008] Preferably, the tray has a recessed groove, and the lower camera is located in the recessed groove.

[0009] Preferably, the tray has a groove located below the corresponding clearance groove.

[0010] Preferably, the upper housing has a through groove.

[0011] Preferably, the number of through slots is at least two.

[0012] Preferably, the sealing cover is provided with an upper camera.

[0013] Preferably, the sealing cover is provided with a shielding cloth.

[0014] Preferably, the shielding cloth and the sealing cover are detachably connected.

[0015] Preferably, the upper end of the shielding cloth is fixedly provided with an annular insert, and the bottom of the sealing cover is provided with an annular slot corresponding to the annular insert, and the insert is inserted into the slot.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] The second hinge seat on the lower box and the first hinge seat on the upper box are connected by a pivot, which facilitates the complete separation of the upper and lower boxes for cleaning and disinfection.

[0018] An observation net made of transparent material is set up to facilitate the observation of rat behavior and to allow excrement to fall.

[0019] The lower compartment is equipped with an independent tray to collect excrement, preventing excrement from contaminating the main structure of the compartment and simplifying the cleaning process.

[0020] It is equipped with a passageway to allow the mouse's tail to extend naturally, avoiding discomfort caused by the tail curling up due to insufficient space, and reducing the overall volume of the enclosure;

[0021] The pallet, observation screen, upper box, and lower box can all be replaced independently, reducing maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a rat observation device that is easy to assemble and disassemble, according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a rat observation device that is easy to disassemble and assemble according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model when it is opened;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a rat observation device that is easy to assemble and disassemble, according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a rat observation device tray that is easy to assemble and disassemble, according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a rat observation device that is easy to assemble and disassemble, according to Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sealing cover for a rat observation device that is easy to disassemble and assemble, according to Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0029] The components include: 1. Sealing cover; 2. Upper housing; 3. Lower housing; 4. Observation net; 5. Mounting base; 6. Tray; 7. Second hinge base; 8. Rotating shaft; 9. First hinge base; 10. Lower camera; 11. Alternating groove; 12. Upper camera; 13. Through groove; 14. Groove; 15. Covering cloth; 16. Insert strip. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0031] The following detailed description is exemplary and intended to provide further detailed explanation of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, all technical terms used in this invention have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. The terminology used in this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present invention.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] Example 1

[0034] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a rat observation device that is easy to assemble and disassemble includes an upper box 2, a lower box 3, and a sealing cover 1. The upper box 2 is open at both the upper and lower ends, and the lower box 3 is open at the top. An observation net 4 is provided between the upper box 2 and the lower box 3. A first hinge seat 9 is provided on the upper box 2, and a second hinge seat 7 is provided on the lower box 3. A rotating shaft 8 is inserted into the first hinge seat 9, and the second hinge seat 7 is fitted onto the rotating shaft 8. The sealing cover 1 is fitted onto the open end of the upper box 2. A lower camera 10 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the lower box 3; the lower camera 10 is an infrared camera.

[0035] As a preferred example of the above embodiments, the lower box 3 is provided with a detachable tray 6 for receiving rat excrement, and is easy to remove and clean.

[0036] As a preferred example of the above embodiments, the tray 6 has a recessed groove 11, and the lower camera 10 is located in the recessed groove 11.

[0037] As a preferred example of the above embodiment, the tray 6 is provided with a groove 14 below the corresponding clearance groove 11, which can prevent the lower camera 10 from getting stuck on the tray 6 and making it difficult to remove when the tray 6 is taken out.

[0038] As a preferred example of the above embodiments, the observation net 4 is made of a transparent material.

[0039] As a preferred example of the above embodiments, the observation net 4 and the bottom of the upper box 2 are connected by an insertion connection.

[0040] As a preferred example of the above embodiment, the upper box 2 has a through groove 13 located 3-8 cm from the bottom of the upper box 2. This groove allows the rat's tail to extend out of the groove 13 after the rat is placed in, thus avoiding the need for a large upper box 2 due to the rat's excessive body length and reducing the footprint of the observation device.

[0041] As a preferred example of the above embodiment, the number of through slots 13 is at least two, which are distributed at equal angles along the circumference of the upper housing 2.

[0042] As a preferred example of the above embodiments, the width of the through groove 13 is 5-12mm.

[0043] As a preferred example of the above embodiment, the inner wall of the through groove 13 is rounded to protect the rat's tail from being scratched by sharp edges.

[0044] As a preferred example of the above embodiments, the inner wall of the through groove 13 is fitted with a silicone edge protector.

[0045] As a preferred example of the above embodiments, the sealing cover 1 is provided with an upper camera 12 for observing the behavior of the rat from above.

[0046] As a preferred example of the above embodiment, the sealing cover 1 has a round hole at the top, and the upper camera 12 is fixedly provided with a mounting base 5. The mounting base 5 is inserted into the round hole, and the upper camera 12 is located inside the sealing cover 1, which facilitates the camera.

[0047] As a preferred example of the above embodiments, the signal output terminals of the lower camera 10 and the upper camera 12 are connected to an external terminal via a data cable.

[0048] In use, the rat is first injected with apomorphine, then the sealing cover 1 is opened, the rat is placed into the upper box 2, and the sealing cover 1 and the upper box are sealed again. The rat falls onto the observation net 4, and the rat's tail can extend through the through groove 13 to avoid tail curling and discomfort. The lower camera 10 can collect the rat's penile erection from the bottom. The rat's excrement falls from the observation net 4 into the tray 6 of the lower box 3. After the observation is completed, the lower box 3 and the upper box 2 are rotated to separate the lower box 3. At this time, the tray 6 in the lower box 3 can be removed to clean the rat excrement. Personnel can also separate the second hinge seat 7 and the rotating shaft 8, and then disassemble the upper box 2 and the lower box 3 for cleaning and disinfection.

[0049] Example 2

[0050] As a preferred embodiment, such as Figures 5-6 As shown, the sealing cover 1 is provided with a shielding cloth 15, which is used to shield the position of the through groove 13 to avoid interference from light during the experiment in a well-lit place. When in use, the shielding cloth 15 can shield the through groove 13 without affecting the rat's tail from extending out of the through groove 13.

[0051] As a preferred example of the above embodiments, the shielding cloth 15 and the sealing cover 1 are detachably connected.

[0052] As a preferred example of the above embodiments, the shielding cloth 15 is a dark-colored circular cloth with good light-blocking effect.

[0053] As a preferred example of the above embodiments, the upper end of the shielding cloth 15 is fixedly provided with an annular insert 16, and the bottom of the sealing cover 1 is provided with an annular slot corresponding to the annular insert 16, and the insert 16 is inserted into the slot.

[0054] As a preferred example of the above embodiment, the cross-section of the insert 16 is divided into upper and lower sections, with the upper section being trapezoidal and the lower section being rectangular.

[0055] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0056] As is known from common technical knowledge, this utility model can be implemented through other embodiments that do not depart from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments described above are merely illustrative in all respects and are not the only ones. All modifications within the scope of this utility model or its equivalents are included in this utility model.

Claims

1. A rat observation device that is easy to assemble and disassemble, characterized in that, The device includes an upper housing (2), a lower housing (3), and a sealing cover (1). The upper housing (2) has open top and bottom, and the lower housing (3) has an open top. An observation net (4) is provided between the upper housing (2) and the lower housing (3). A first hinge seat (9) is provided on the upper housing (2), and a second hinge seat (7) is provided on the lower housing (3). A rotating shaft (8) is inserted into the first hinge seat (9), and the second hinge seat (7) is fitted onto the rotating shaft (8). The sealing cover (1) is fitted onto the open top of the upper housing (2), and a lower camera (10) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the lower housing (3).

2. The rat observation device that is easy to assemble and disassemble as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lower housing (3) is equipped with a detachable tray (6).

3. The rat observation device that is easy to assemble and disassemble as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The tray (6) has a recessed groove (11), and the lower camera (10) is located in the recessed groove (11).

4. The rat observation device that is easy to assemble and disassemble as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The tray (6) has a groove (14) located below the corresponding clearance groove (11).

5. The rat observation device that is easy to assemble and disassemble as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The upper housing (2) has a through groove (13).

6. The rat observation device that is easy to assemble and disassemble as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The number of the through slots (13) is at least two.

7. The rat observation device that is easy to assemble and disassemble as described in claim 1, characterized in that, An upper camera (12) is provided on the sealing cover (1).

8. The rat observation device that is easy to assemble and disassemble as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A shielding cloth (15) is provided on the sealing cover (1).

9. The rat observation device that is easy to assemble and disassemble as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The shielding cloth (15) and the sealing cover (1) are detachably connected.

10. The rat observation device that is easy to assemble and disassemble as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The upper end of the shielding cloth (15) is fixedly provided with an annular insert (16), and the bottom of the sealing cover (1) is provided with an annular slot corresponding to the annular insert (16), and the insert (16) is inserted into the slot.

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