A novel mouse feeding-flea device

Abstract

The application discloses a novel mouse feeding tick device, a restraint belt is wrapped on the torso of a host, the restraint belt is provided with a gap; one pipe end of a feeding pipe is constrained on the restraint belt and is aligned with the gap, the other pipe end of the feeding pipe extends to the side away from the restraint belt, and the pipe opening of the feeding pipe is provided with a filter screen; one end of an extension pipe is fixedly connected with the end of the feeding pipe away from the restraint belt, and the other end of the extension pipe is away from the feeding pipe; a mounting frame is fixedly arranged at the end of the extension pipe away from the feeding pipe, and the middle part profile of the mounting hole frame is consistent with the cross section profile of the extension pipe; a screw cap is fixedly arranged at the middle part of the mounting frame, and a plurality of air holes are arranged on the screw cap. In the application, the length proportion of the feeding pipe and the extension pipe can be controlled according to the body shape of the host and the cultivation environment of the host, even if the host is uncomfortable and runs and rolls over due to the blood sucking of ticks, the extension pipe is contracted and is in contact with the filter screen, so that the collision between the feeding pipe and the cultivation environment is buffered, the feeding pipe is prevented from being damaged, and the injury risk of the host is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vector-borne disease breeding technology, and in particular to a novel tick feeding device for mice. Background Technology

[0002] Ticks are arthropods that can transmit a variety of zoonotic diseases. As vectors, ticks can carry and transmit pathogens including 126 viruses, 14 bacteria, 20 rickettsiae, 18 spirochetes, 32 protozoa, and chlamydia. Ticks are widely distributed worldwide and seriously affect the health of humans and many animals, thus requiring relevant experimental research on ticks.

[0003] In existing technologies, a rearing tube is typically placed on the host, confining the tick within its space. However, because ticks experience discomfort during biting and blood-feeding, they may run and roll around rapidly, causing the rearing tube to collide with the ground, walls, or other living environment, resulting in damage to the tube and the tick escaping. In some cases, the host may even be injured by fragments of the broken rearing tube.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new type of tick feeding device for mice to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a novel tick feeding device for mice, which aims to improve tick feeding efficiency while reducing host damage.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solutions: A novel tick-feeding device for mice includes a restraint strap, a feeding tube, a telescopic tube, a mounting frame, and a screw cap; Elastic restraints are wrapped around the host's torso, and the restraints have notches. One end of the feeding tube is restrained to the binding strap and aligned with the notch, while the other end of the feeding tube extends away from the binding strap and has a filter screen installed inside its opening. One end of the telescopic tube is fixedly connected to the end of the feeding tube away from the restraint strap, and the other end is away from the feeding tube. The mounting frame is fixedly installed at the end of the telescopic tube away from the feeding tube, and the middle outline of the mounting frame is consistent with the cross-sectional outline of the telescopic tube. The screw cap is fixedly installed in the middle of the mounting frame, and multiple air holes are opened on the surface of the screw cap.

[0007] Furthermore, the axial length of the feeding tube is less than or equal to half that of the telescopic tube.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes padding and at least three telescopic rods; A ring-shaped pad is placed between the feeding tube and the restraint strap, and the inner diameter of the pad is the same as the outer diameter of the feeding tube. One end of each of the three telescopic rods is arranged in a ring around the end face of the mounting frame near the telescopic tube, and the other end is fixed to the end face of the pad near the feeding tube.

[0009] Furthermore, each of the three telescopic rods includes multiple sections that are wide at one end and narrow at the other. The ends of the multiple sections are connected in series to form an interference fit.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes at least three elastic elements; Three elastic elements are slidably installed inside the corresponding telescopic rods. One end of each of the three elastic elements is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting frame near the telescopic tube, and the other end is fixedly connected to the side of the soft pad near the feeding tube.

[0011] Furthermore, ear loops extend from the sides of the restraints near the host's torso and abdomen, with Velcro straps at the ends of the ear loops facing away from the restraints.

[0012] One or more technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this utility model have at least the following technical effects or advantages: In this application, the elastic restraint straps achieve flexible fixation of the host's torso through material properties, with notches aligned with the rearing tube to form a channel for tick movement. The filter effectively prevents ticks from escaping backwards. The expandable nature of the telescopic tube creates a collision buffer space. When the host is capped, ventilation is achieved through the pore array while maintaining a sealed environment, ensuring efficient tick rearing. Workers can control the length ratio of the rearing tube to the telescopic container according to the host's body size and rearing environment. Even if the host becomes uncomfortable and runs around due to tick bites and blood-feeding, the telescopic tube retracts and contacts the filter to cushion the collision between the rearing tube and the rearing environment, preventing damage to the rearing tube and reducing the risk of injury to the host. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the assembled state provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram provided for an embodiment of this application.

[0015] Icons: 10-Restraint strap; 101-Notch; 102-Ear loop; 103-Hook and loop fastener; 11-Padded; 20-Feeding tube; 21-Filter screen; 30-Telescopic tube; 40-Mounting frame; 50-Screw cap; 60-Telescopic rod; 601-Section rod; 70-Elastic element. Detailed Implementation

[0016] 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, not all, of the embodiments of the present utility model. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0017] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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. The terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" 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; they can refer to the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0018] Combination Figures 1-2 As shown, a novel tick-feeding device for mice includes a restraint strap 10, a feeding tube 20, a telescopic tube 30, a mounting frame 40, and a screw cap 50. The elastic restraint strap 10 covers the host's torso and has a notch 101. One end of the feeding tube 20 is restrained to the restraint strap 10 and aligned with the notch 101, while the other end of the feeding tube 20 extends away from the restraint strap 10, and a filter 21 is provided inside its opening. One end of the telescopic tube 30 is fixedly connected to the end of the feeding tube 20 away from the restraint strap 10, and the other end is away from the feeding tube 20. The mounting frame 40 is fixedly disposed at the end of the telescopic tube 30 away from the feeding tube 20, and the central contour of the mounting frame 40 is consistent with the cross-sectional contour of the telescopic tube 30. The screw cap 50 is fixedly disposed in the middle of the mounting frame 40, and multiple air holes are provided on the cap surface.

[0019] It should be noted that the host in this application is a mouse, and the tick feeding device provided in this application is placed on the waist and abdomen of the mouse.

[0020] In the above scheme, the elastic restraint band 10 achieves flexible fixation of the host's torso through its material properties, and the notch 101 aligns with the rearing tube 20 to form a tick activity channel. The filter screen 21 effectively prevents ticks from escaping backwards. The expandable nature of the telescopic tube 30 creates a collision buffer space. When the host cap 50 achieves ventilation through the pore array, it maintains its sealing properties, ensuring the rearing efficiency of ticks. Workers can control the length ratio of the rearing tube 20 to the telescopic container according to the host's body size and the rearing environment. Even if the host becomes uncomfortable and runs around due to tick bites and blood-sucking, the telescopic tube 30 retracts and contacts the filter screen 21 to buffer the collision between the rearing tube 20 and the rearing environment, avoiding damage to the rearing tube 20 and reducing the risk of injury to the host. Preferably, the telescopic tube 30 in this application is a corrugated plastic tube.

[0021] The axial length of the feeding tube 20 is less than or equal to half that of the telescopic tube 30.

[0022] In the above scheme, by limiting the length ratio between the feeding tube 20 and the telescopic tube 30, the feeding tube 20 becomes more compact. The shorter axial length of the feeding tube 20 reduces the length of its protruding portion, decreasing the torque caused by the violent movement of the host and / or ticks colliding with external objects. The longer telescopic tube 30 provides a larger deformation buffer space for the device. When the host moves violently and causes intense activity within the feeding tube 20, the telescopic tube 30 can absorb the impact energy through its own deformation, preventing the rigidly connected feeding tube 20 from directly bearing the impact.

[0023] It also includes a soft pad 11 and at least three telescopic rods 60; the annular soft pad 11 is disposed between the feeding tube 20 and the restraint belt 10, and the inner diameter of the soft pad 11 is consistent with the outer diameter of the feeding tube 20; one end of the three telescopic rods 60 is arranged in a ring on the side end face of the mounting frame 40 near the telescopic tube 30, and the other end is fixed to the side end face of the soft pad 11 near the feeding tube 20.

[0024] In the above design, the inner diameter of the annular soft pad 11 is the same as the outer diameter of the feeding tube 20, which can tightly wrap the contact area between the feeding tube 20 and the restraint strap 10, reducing friction or local pressure concentration caused by host activity and preventing device displacement or structural damage. Three telescopic rods 60 are arranged in a ring at one end on the end face of the mounting frame 40 near the telescopic tube 30, and the other end is fixed to the end face of the soft pad 11 near the feeding tube 20, forming a three-point support structure. While ensuring the overall stability of the device, this allows the telescopic rods 60 to adjust their length according to changes in the host's posture, thereby adapting to the force deformation requirements of the host under different activity states and preventing the feeding tube 20 from accidentally falling off or breaking due to collisions or violent movements of the host.

[0025] Each of the three telescopic rods 60 includes multiple sections 601 that are wide at one end and narrow at the other end. The ends of the multiple sections 601 are connected in series to form an interference fit.

[0026] In the above scheme, the telescopic rod 60 is a series structure of multiple sections 601 with varying widths. The alternating widths of the sections 601 create a radial compression force at the contact surfaces of the wide and narrow ends when adjacent sections 601 are subjected to axial force, thereby enhancing the frictional resistance between the sections 601. The interference fit assembly method further improves the overall structural stability of the telescopic rod 60, enabling it to resist slippage or misalignment of the sections 601 caused by external impacts during the host's vigorous movement. This allows the telescopic rod 60 to achieve length adjustment while maintaining rigid support. By increasing or decreasing the number of sections 601 or adjusting the series depth, it can adapt to different host shapes, ensuring that the connection between the mounting frame 40 and the soft pad 11 has both elastic buffering and maintains a fixed relative position.

[0027] It also includes at least three elastic elements 70; the three elastic elements 70 are slidably disposed inside the corresponding telescopic rod 60, one end of each of the three elastic elements 70 is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting frame 40 near the telescopic tube 30, and the other end is fixedly connected to the side of the soft pad 11 near the feeding tube 20.

[0028] In the above scheme, one end of the elastic element 70 is connected to the mounting frame 40, and the other end is connected to the soft pad 11. When the telescopic rod 60 is subjected to the impact force generated by the activity of ticks, the elastic element 70 absorbs energy through sliding extension and contraction, avoiding rigid collision of the telescopic tube 30. The nested arrangement of the elastic element 70 and the telescopic rod 60 not only retains the supporting function of the telescopic rod 60, but also provides a restoring force for the telescopic rod 60 to return to its original position after being squeezed and contracted, preventing device failure caused by local stress concentration.

[0029] The restraint strap 10 extends to the sides of the host's torso and abdomen with ear loops 102, and the ear loops 102 are provided with Velcro 103 at the ends opposite to the restraint strap 10.

[0030] In the above scheme, the ear loops 102 formed by the restraint strap 10 extending to both sides of the abdomen can cover more stress areas of the host's torso. The Velcro 103 is set at the end of the ear loops 102, which can flexibly adjust the tightness of the restraint according to the differences in the host's body size, avoiding the risk of tick escape caused by the increased gap between the feeding tube 20 and the host's skin due to loosening.

[0031] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. For the same or similar parts between the various embodiments, please refer to each other. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments.

[0032] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit this application. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of this application.

Claims

1. A novel tick-feeding device for mice, characterized in that, Includes restraint straps (10), feeding tubes (20), telescopic tubes (30), mounting frames (40), and screw caps (50); The elastic material of the restraint band (10) covers the host's torso, and the restraint band (10) is provided with a notch (101). One end of the feeding tube (20) is constrained to the restraint band (10) and aligned with the notch (101). The other end of the feeding tube (20) extends away from the restraint band (10) and a filter screen (21) is provided inside its opening. One end of the telescopic tube (30) is fixedly connected to the end of the feeding tube (20) away from the restraint belt (10), and the other end is away from the feeding tube (20). The mounting frame (40) is fixedly disposed at one end of the telescopic tube (30) away from the feeding tube (20), and the middle contour of the mounting frame (40) is consistent with the cross-sectional contour of the telescopic tube (30); The screw cap (50) is fixedly disposed in the middle of the mounting frame (40), and multiple air holes are provided on the cover surface of the screw cap (50).

2. The novel tick-feeding device for mice according to claim 1, characterized in that, The axial length of the feeding tube (20) is less than or equal to half that of the telescopic tube (30).

3. The novel tick-feeding device for mice according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a pad (11) and at least three telescopic rods (60). The ring-shaped pad (11) is disposed between the feeding tube (20) and the restraint band (10), and the inner diameter of the pad (11) is the same as the outer diameter of the feeding tube (20); One end of each of the three telescopic rods (60) is arranged in a ring around the side end face of the mounting frame (40) near the telescopic tube (30), and the other end is fixed to the side end face of the pad (11) near the feeding tube (20).

4. The novel tick-feeding device for mice according to claim 3, characterized in that, Each of the three telescopic rods (60) includes multiple sections (601) that are wide at one end and narrow at the other end. The ends of the multiple sections (601) are connected in series and form an interference fit.

5. The novel tick-feeding device for mice according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes at least three elastic elements (70); The three elastic elements (70) are slidably disposed inside the corresponding telescopic rod (60). One end of each of the three elastic elements (70) is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting frame (40) near the telescopic tube (30), and the other end is fixedly connected to the side of the pad (11) near the feeding tube (20).

6. The novel tick-feeding device for mice according to claim 1, characterized in that, The restraint band (10) has ear loops (102) extending from both sides of the host's torso and abdomen, and the ear loops (102) have Velcro (103) at the end opposite to the restraint band (10).

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