An experimental mouse breeding cage with convenient observation

Abstract

The utility model discloses an experimental mouse feeding cage convenient to observe, through the movable track of being equipped with on cage body upper and lower, built -in movable covering plate and telescopic covering plate, with the aid of the sliding rotation of rotary ring in movable groove, cooperation ball anti -friction design, realize flexible regulation, movable covering plate can slide rotation, telescopic covering plate telescopic, both end magnetic attraction structure convenient and fast splicing separation, can adjust the range of shielding according to need, open completely or partially shield, avoid strong light stress, be convenient for multi -angle observation, can control the illumination in cage simultaneously, reduce outside interference, guarantee experimental data accurate, cylindrical cage body is free of edge, reduce mouse collision damage, and have no observation dead angle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model specifically relates to a cage for raising laboratory mice that facilitates observation. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of biomedical research, laboratory mice are widely used as experimental animals due to their high reproductive rate, high genetic homozygosity, and metabolic and physiological pathology similarities to humans. Research on laboratory mice relies heavily on a suitable breeding environment, and the housing is a crucial element in this process.

[0003] Currently, laboratory mouse cages commonly used in laboratories typically consist of a plastic cage body and a wire mesh cover. The cage body provides living space, bedding, and food and water, while the wire mesh cover is primarily for ventilation, preventing escape, and placing water bottles or food. However, existing wire mesh covers severely obstruct the view, creating a grid-like visual interference that makes it difficult for observers to clearly and comprehensively observe the mice's subtle movements. Furthermore, the wire mesh is prone to glare, and the plastic cage walls may also reflect light or refract at certain angles, affecting the observation results. Moreover, existing cages cannot be adjusted to change the viewing direction as needed, making it difficult to clearly observe the mice's activities inside, hindering the acquisition of accurate experimental data, and impacting experimental results.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to invent a cage for raising laboratory mice that is easy to observe in order to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Purpose of the utility model

[0006] To address the technical problems existing in the background art, this utility model proposes a laboratory mouse rearing cage that is easy to observe, making it convenient to observe the condition of the mice inside the cage.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a laboratory mouse rearing cage that is easy to observe, comprising a cage body, with movable tracks on the upper and lower sides of the cage body, a movable cover plate between the two movable tracks, and telescopic cover plates installed at both ends of the movable cover plate.

[0009] The moving tracks at both ends are provided with moving grooves. The moving cover plate has rotating rings at both the upper and lower ends. The rotating rings are placed in the moving grooves. The moving cover plate has telescopic grooves at both ends. The telescopic cover plate is installed in the telescopic grooves. A ball bearing is installed at the bottom of the telescopic cover plate. Multiple ball bearings are installed at the bottom of the rotating ring. The telescopic cover plate moves at the top of the rotating ring.

[0010] Preferably, the moving groove has positioning grooves extending on both sides inside, the outer side of the rotating ring is placed in the positioning groove, and one end of the rotating ring is provided with an adjustment groove, and the other end is provided with an installation groove for installing the second ball. The moving cover plate is fixed on one side of the adjustment groove, and the first ball is set at the bottom of the moving end of the telescopic cover plate and rolls in the adjustment groove.

[0011] Preferably, the movable cover plate and the rotating ring rotate as a whole within the movable groove, and the bottom of the mounting groove is arc-shaped.

[0012] Preferably, one end of the telescopic cover plate is provided with a limiting structure that matches the opening of the telescopic groove, that is, the telescopic cover plate only moves within the telescopic groove.

[0013] Preferably, the telescopic cover is provided with an adjustment handle on its outer wall, and the moving ends of the telescopic cover on both sides are respectively provided with matching magnetic heads and magnetic seats.

[0014] Preferably, the cage body is cylindrical in shape and has a top cover installed on top. One side of the top cover is connected to the top of the cage body by a hinge, and a handle is installed on the top of the top cover.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model are:

[0016] 1. The movable cover of this utility model can slide along the vertical track of the cage body and rotate in conjunction with the rotating ring. The telescopic cover can extend and retract within the telescopic groove, and the magnetic structure at both ends allows for quick splicing or separation. This design allows users to flexibly adjust the blocking range according to their observation needs, either by fully opening the cage or by partially blocking it, avoiding stress to the mice from direct sunlight, while also facilitating observation of the mice's condition from different angles and areas.

[0017] 2. This utility model can flexibly control the light intensity inside the cage by adjusting the opening and closing degree of the cover plate, meet the needs of mice for light and dark environments, reduce the interference of the external environment on experimental mice, and ensure the accuracy of experimental data. The cylindrical cage design, compared with the square cage, has no sharp corners, which can reduce collision damage to mice during movement, and at the same time facilitates the even observation of mice in all areas of the cage, avoiding blind spots. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the opening structure of the top cover and telescopic cover plate of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall disassembled structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating ring mounting structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the telescopic cover plate of this utility model.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 1. Cage body; 2. Moving track; 21. Moving groove; 22. Positioning groove; 3. Moving cover plate; 31. Telescopic groove; 4. Telescopic cover plate; 41. Ball bearing 1; 42. Adjusting handle; 43. Magnetic head; 44. Magnetic base; 5. Rotating ring; 51. Ball bearing 2; 52. Adjusting groove; 53. Mounting groove; 6. Top cover; 61. Hinge; 62. Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] This utility model provides, for example Figure 1-5 The experimental mouse cage shown includes a cage body 1, with moving tracks 2 on the upper and lower sides of the cage body 1, a moving cover plate 3 between the moving tracks 2 on both sides, and telescopic cover plates 4 installed at both ends of the moving cover plate 3.

[0028] Specifically, the moving tracks 2 at both ends are provided with moving grooves 21, and the moving cover plate 3 is provided with rotating rings 5 ​​at both the top and bottom. The rotating rings 5 ​​are placed in the moving grooves 21, and the moving cover plate 3 is provided with telescopic grooves 31 at both ends. Telescopic cover plates 4 are installed in the telescopic grooves 31. A ball bearing 41 is installed at the bottom of the telescopic cover plate 4, and multiple ball bearings 51 are installed at the bottom of the rotating ring 5. The telescopic cover plate 4 moves at the top of the rotating ring 5.

[0029] Specifically, the moving groove 21 has positioning grooves 22 extending on both sides inside. The outer side of the rotating ring 5 is placed in the positioning groove 22. One end of the rotating ring 5 is provided with an adjustment groove 52, and the other end is provided with an installation groove 53 for installing the second ball 51. The moving cover plate 3 is fixed on one side of the adjustment groove 52. The first ball 41 is set at the bottom of the moving end of the telescopic cover plate 4 and rolls in the adjustment groove 52.

[0030] Specifically, the movable cover plate 3 and the rotating ring 5 rotate as a whole within the movable groove 21, and the bottom of the mounting groove 53 is arc-shaped.

[0031] Specifically, one end of the telescopic cover plate 4 is provided with a limiting structure at the opening of the matching telescopic groove 31, that is, the telescopic cover plate 4 only moves within the telescopic groove 31.

[0032] Specifically, the telescopic cover plate 4 is provided with an adjustment handle 42 on its outer wall, and the moving ends of the telescopic cover plates 4 on both sides are respectively provided with matching magnetic heads 43 and magnetic seats 44.

[0033] Specifically, the cage body 1 is cylindrical in shape and has a top cover 6 installed on the top. One side of the top cover 6 is connected to the top of the cage body 1 by a hinge 61, and a handle 62 is installed on the top of the top cover 6.

[0034] In this embodiment, the cage body 1 adopts a cylindrical design and is made of transparent acrylic or high-transparency plastic to balance observation and durability. Moving tracks 2 are symmetrically fixed to its upper and lower outer sides. Moving tracks 2 have pre-reserved moving grooves 21 inside, and positioning grooves 22 extend from both sides of the moving grooves 21 to limit the displacement range of the rotating ring 5.

[0035] Specifically, the rotating ring 5 is welded or snapped onto the upper and lower ends of the movable cover plate 3; the rotating ring 5 is embedded into the movable groove 21 of the movable track 2, ensuring that the outer side of the rotating ring 5 is snapped into the positioning groove 22, and the rotating ring 5 can slide along the axial direction of the movable groove 21, while rotating around its own axis.

[0036] In this embodiment, a telescopic cover plate 4 is embedded in the telescopic grooves 31 at both ends of the movable cover plate 3, and a ball bearing 41 is installed at the bottom of the movable end of the telescopic cover plate 4; the telescopic cover plate 4 is restricted to axial extension and retraction only within the telescopic grooves 31 by a limiting structure. At the same time, an adjustment handle 42 is fixed on the outer wall of the telescopic cover plate 4, and a magnetic head 43 and a magnetic base 44 are respectively installed on the movable ends of the two telescopic cover plates 4.

[0037] In this embodiment, one side of the top cover 6 is fixed to the top edge of the cage body 1 by a hinge 61, and a handle 62 is welded or screwed to the top of the top cover 6. The hinge 61 can enable the top cover 6 to rotate around the top of the cage body 1.

[0038] In this embodiment, the movable cover plate 3 slides in the movable groove 21 via the rotating ring 5, and its position can be adjusted along the axial direction of the cage body 1; at the same time, the rotating ring 5 can rotate around its own axis, driving the movable cover plate 3 to rotate synchronously, thereby achieving adjustment.

[0039] Specifically, when the telescopic cover plate 4 is pulled by the adjustment handle 42, the ball bearing 41 rolls in the adjustment groove 52 of the rotating ring 5 and can extend out from the telescopic groove 31; after the telescopic cover plates 4 on both sides are fully extended, the magnetic head 43 and the magnetic seat 44 are attracted to each other, realizing the overall closure; when the adjustment handle 42 is pulled in the opposite direction, the magnetic attraction is separated, and the telescopic cover plate 4 retracts into the telescopic groove 31.

[0040] In this embodiment, the movable cover plate 3 can slide along the movable track 2. With the 360° rotation of the rotating ring 5, the transparent movable cover plate 3 and the telescopic cover plate 4 can be adjusted to any side or angle of the cage body 1, so that the activities of mice in different positions in the cage can be observed without moving the cage.

[0041] Specifically, the telescopic cover 4 can be flexibly extended and retracted by adjusting the handle 42: when fully retracted, the sides of the cage are fully exposed, making it easy to quickly observe the overall environment; when partially extended, it can selectively block strong light while retaining the observation window.

[0042] In this embodiment, traditional cage observation requires opening the top cover or moving the cage, which can easily cause stress to mice; this cage allows observation to be completed by sliding, rotating, and extending the external cover, without having to contact the cage environment, minimizing interference with the behavior and physiological state of mice, and ensuring the accuracy of experimental data.

[0043] In this embodiment, the limiting structure of the telescopic cover plate 4 prevents it from coming off the telescopic groove 31; when closed, the magnetic head 43 and the magnetic seat 44 are tightly attracted, which, together with the stable fixation of the movable cover plate 3, effectively prevents the mouse from escaping accidentally.

[0044] Specifically, the outer side of the rotating ring 5 is embedded in the positioning groove 22 to limit its radial displacement; the movable cover plate 3 is rigidly connected to the rotating ring 5 to ensure no shaking during sliding or rotation; the top cover 6 is firmly connected to the cage body 1 through the hinge 61, and the edges fit tightly without gaps when closed.

[0045] The foregoing description only illustrates certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cage for raising laboratory mice that facilitates observation, characterized in that: Includes a cage body (1), the cage body (1) is provided with moving rails (2) on the upper and lower sides, a moving cover plate (3) is provided between the moving rails (2) on both sides, and telescopic cover plates (4) are installed at both ends of the moving cover plate (3). The moving tracks (2) at both ends are provided with moving grooves (21). The moving cover plate (3) is provided with rotating rings (5) at both ends. The rotating rings (5) are placed in the moving grooves (21). The moving cover plate (3) is provided with telescopic grooves (31) at both ends. The telescopic cover plate (4) is installed in the telescopic grooves (31). The bottom of the telescopic cover plate (4) is provided with a ball bearing (41). The bottom of the rotating ring (5) is provided with multiple balls bearings (51). The telescopic cover plate (4) moves on the top of the rotating ring (5).

2. The experimental mouse rearing cage for easy observation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving groove (21) has positioning grooves (22) extending on both sides inside. The outer side of the rotating ring (5) is placed in the positioning groove (22). One end of the rotating ring (5) is provided with an adjustment groove (52), and the other end is provided with an installation groove (53) for installing the second ball (51). The moving cover plate (3) is fixed on one side of the adjustment groove (52). The first ball (41) is set at the bottom of the moving end of the telescopic cover plate (4) and rolls in the adjustment groove (52).

3. The experimental mouse rearing cage for easy observation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The movable cover plate (3) and the rotating ring (5) rotate as a whole within the movable groove (21), and the bottom of the mounting groove (53) is arc-shaped.

4. The experimental mouse rearing cage for easy observation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic cover plate (4) has a limiting structure at one end that matches the opening of the telescopic groove (31), that is, the telescopic cover plate (4) can only move within the telescopic groove (31).

5. The experimental mouse rearing cage for easy observation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic cover plate (4) is provided with an adjustment handle (42) on its outer wall, and the moving ends of the telescopic cover plate (4) on both sides are respectively provided with matching magnetic heads (43) and magnetic seats (44).

6. The experimental mouse rearing cage for easy observation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cage body (1) is cylindrical in shape and has a top cover (6) installed on the top. One side of the top cover (6) is connected to the top of the cage body (1) by a hinge (61), and a handle (62) is installed on the top of the top cover (6).

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