Double-deck animal experiment cage
By designing a double-layer animal experimental cage, the problems of low space utilization and inconvenient cleaning of traditional single-layer cages are solved. This achieves efficient space utilization and air circulation, reduces the risk of animal escape, and provides ample space for activity.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUAIBEI JINRUI DONGCHU CATERING EQUIPMENT CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
Traditional single-layer breeding cages have low space utilization, are inconvenient to clean, have poor ventilation, and have imperfect cage door structures, posing a risk of animal escape and limiting the range of animal activity.
The animal laboratory cage is designed with a double-layer structure, including a lower rearing cage and an upper rearing cage. It is equipped with components such as a support base, ventilation net, movable base plate, collection box, side guard plate, slide rail and sliding door to achieve efficient use of space, ensure air circulation, and facilitate cleaning and safe management.
Without increasing the footprint, this approach improves space utilization, ensures air circulation, simplifies the cleaning process, reduces the risk of animal escape, and provides ample space for activity.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of aquaculture equipment technology, specifically relating to a double-layer animal experimental cage. Background Technology
[0002] Animal cages are commonly used equipment in animal husbandry. Traditional cages are mostly single-layer structures, occupying a large space, limiting the number of animals that can be raised in a limited space, resulting in low space utilization.
[0003] Traditional breeding cages are inconvenient in terms of manure cleaning, feeding, and ventilation. Cleaning manure requires moving the animals, which is cumbersome. Poor air circulation inside the cage can easily affect the health of the animals. In addition, the cage door structure and protective structure are not perfect, which poses a risk of animal escape, and the animals' range of movement is limited. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a double-layer animal experimental cage to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a double-layer animal experimental cage, comprising a lower breeding cage, wherein a support base is fixedly connected to the top four sides of the lower breeding cage, and an upper breeding cage is fixedly connected to the support base at the opposite end of the lower breeding cage, wherein the lower breeding cage and the upper breeding cage are identical in size and configuration.
[0006] The lower-level aquaculture cage includes a cage body, a ventilation net fixedly connected to the top of the cage body, and a cage door assembly rotatably connected to the front end of the cage body via a pivot. A movable bottom plate and a collection box are slidably connected to the inner wall of the cage body from top to bottom via slide rails. Side protective plates are fixedly connected to the front positions of both sides of the cage body, and slide rails are fixedly connected to both sides of the cage body. A sliding door is slidably connected within the slide rails. A latch assembly for use with the cage door assembly is fixedly connected to the front end of the cage body.
[0007] The above-mentioned scheme consists of a lower breeding cage, a support base, and an upper breeding cage. The lower and upper breeding cages are the same size, achieving efficient use of space. The support base mainly serves to support and divide the space. The ventilation net ensures air circulation. The cage door assembly facilitates the opening and closing of the cages for animal management. The movable base and collection box support the pets and collect pet urine, food scraps, etc. The side guards, sliding rails, and sliding doors enhance safety and ease of operation. The latch assembly is used to lock the cage door assembly.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of a double-layer animal experimental cage, the top of the movable base plate is provided with several equally spaced drainage holes, the front end of the cage is provided with positioning holes on both sides, and the bottom of the lower breeding cage is fixedly connected with casters around the perimeter.
[0009] Using the above solution, pet urine and other liquids can be discharged into the collection box through the drain hole. The positioning hole is mainly used in conjunction with the sliding door. The casters facilitate the movement of the whole structure. At the same time, the casters on one side of the lower breeding cage are lockable casters, which can better restrict the overall position.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of a double-layer animal experimental cage, the cage door assembly includes a cage door frame, a limit buckle is fixedly connected to the front end of the cage door frame, and a fence is rotatably connected to the feeding port of the cage door frame via a pivot. A support frame is fixedly connected to the rear end of the cage door frame behind the feeding port, and a food bowl is placed on the top of the support frame.
[0011] Using the above solution, the cage door frame is the main frame of the cage door assembly. The limit buckle is used to lock the cage door in conjunction with the latch assembly. The fence at the feeding port can be rotated to open and close for easy feeding, while preventing the farmed animals from escaping. The setting of the support frame and feeding bowl allows the farmed animals to eat easily without having to open the entire cage door, reducing the risk of the farmed animals escaping and improving the convenience and safety of feeding.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of a double-layer animal experimental cage, there are two feeding ports at the cage door frame, and the two feeding ports are the same size. The top of the limiting buckle is provided with a connecting hole.
[0013] Using the above solution, two feeding ports of the same size can simultaneously meet the feeding needs of different farmed animals, improve feeding efficiency, and facilitate feeding operations from different angles. The connecting hole at the top of the limit buckle is used to cooperate with the plug rod in the pin assembly. By inserting the plug rod into the connecting hole, the cage door frame is firmly locked, ensuring the safety of the farmed cage.
[0014] As a preferred embodiment of a double-layer animal experimental cage, the collection box includes a box body, a ramp fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the box body, a drain hole opened at the middle position of the ramp, and a handle fixedly connected to the front end of the box body.
[0015] The above design incorporates a slope at the bottom of the inner wall of the box and a drain hole, which allows feces and other debris to automatically collect in the drain hole, facilitating centralized cleaning and improving cleaning efficiency. The handle at the front end makes it easy for operators to pull the collection box out of the cage and push it in, making the cleaning work easier and more convenient.
[0016] In a preferred embodiment of a double-layer animal experimental cage, the pin assembly includes a fixing plate, a limiting block is fixedly connected to the front end of the fixing plate, a limiting hole is formed at the top of the limiting block, a plug rod is inserted into the limiting hole, and a crossbar is fixedly connected to the top of the plug rod.
[0017] By using the above solution, the cage door assembly is locked by inserting the rod into the limiting hole and engaging with the limiting buckle connection hole of the cage door assembly.
[0018] In a preferred embodiment of a double-layer animal experimental cage, the insertion rod passes through the limiting block and is inserted into the connecting hole of the limiting buckle.
[0019] The above solution provides a robust connection structure that allows the cage door assembly to be reliably locked, preventing the escape of farmed animals.
[0020] As a preferred embodiment of a double-layer animal experimental cage, the sliding door includes a door frame, an iron plate is fixedly connected to the lower inner wall of the door frame, and a wire mesh is fixedly connected to the upper inner wall of the door frame. A pull rod is fixedly connected to the front end of the door frame, and a groove is provided at the front position of the bottom end of the pull rod.
[0021] The above solution enhances the structural strength and protective performance of the sliding door with iron plates, preventing damage from animal impacts. The wire mesh ensures air circulation and facilitates observation of the animals. The pull rod allows operators to easily pull the sliding door, enabling its opening and closing.
[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0023] The double-layer structure design can double the breeding space without increasing the floor area, greatly improving the space utilization of the breeding site. The ventilation structure of the cage can ensure the air circulation inside the cage, providing a good air environment for the animals. When multiple double-layer cages are placed side by side, the door frame can be slid forward in the slide rail by pulling the rod, thereby opening the side of the cage. In this way, the animals can enter another double-layer cage through the opening in the cage, giving the animals ample room to move around.
[0024] The movable base plate and collection box are slidably connected to the inner wall of the cage via a slide rail. The drainage hole on the movable base plate allows liquid to drain smoothly, keeping the cage dry. The slope and sewage hole design inside the collection box facilitates the collection and cleaning of feces and other debris. There is no need to move the animals, making the operation simple and saving manpower and time. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a double-layer animal experimental cage proposed in this utility model;
[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall front structure of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lower-level aquaculture cage structure of this utility model;
[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cage door assembly structure of this utility model;
[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the collection box structure of this utility model;
[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the pin assembly structure of this utility model;
[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding door structure of this utility model.
[0032] In the diagram: 1. Lower rearing cage; 2. Support base; 3. Upper rearing cage; 11. Cage body; 12. Ventilation net; 13. Cage door assembly; 14. Movable base plate; 15. Collection box; 16. Pin assembly; 17. Side guard plate; 18. Slide rail; 19. Sliding door; 131. Cage door frame; 132. Limit buckle; 133. Fence; 134. Support frame; 135. Feed bowl; 151. Box body; 152. Ramp; 153. Drain hole; 154. Handle; 161. Horizontal bar; 162. Insert rod; 163. Limit hole; 164. Limit block; 165. Fixing plate; 191. Door frame; 192. Groove; 193. Pull rod; 194. Iron plate; 195. Wire mesh. Detailed Implementation
[0033] Please see Figure 1-7 This utility model provides a double-layer animal experimental cage, including a lower breeding cage 1, with support bases 2 fixedly connected to the top of the lower breeding cage 1 around its four sides, and an upper breeding cage 3 fixedly connected to the support bases 2 opposite to the lower breeding cage 1. The lower breeding cage 1 and the upper breeding cage 3 have the same size configuration.
[0034] The lower breeding cage 1 includes a cage body 11. A ventilation net 12 is fixedly connected to the top of the cage body 11, and a cage door assembly 13 is rotatably connected to the front end of the cage body 11 via a pivot. A movable bottom plate 14 and a collection box 15 are slidably connected to the inner wall of the cage body 11 from top to bottom via slide rails. Side protective plates 17 are fixedly connected to the front positions on both sides of the cage body 11, and slide rails 18 are fixedly connected to both sides of the cage body 11. A sliding door 19 is slidably connected inside the slide rails 18. A latch assembly 16 for use with the cage door assembly 13 is fixedly connected to the front end of the cage body 11.
[0035] The double-layer structure consists of a lower cage 1, a support base 2, and an upper cage 3. The lower cage 1 and the upper cage 3 are the same size, achieving efficient use of space. The support base 2 mainly serves to support and divide the space. The ventilation net 12 ensures air circulation. The cage door assembly 13 facilitates the opening and closing of the cage for animal management. The movable base 14 and the collection box 15 are used to support the pets and collect pet urine, food scraps, etc. The side guard plate 17, the slide rail 18, and the sliding door 19 enhance safety and ease of operation. The latch assembly 16 is used to lock the cage door assembly 13.
[0036] The top of the movable base plate 14 has several drainage holes that are evenly distributed. The cage body 11 has positioning holes on both sides of the front end. The bottom of the lower breeding cage 1 is fixedly connected with casters around the four sides.
[0037] Pet urine and other liquids can be discharged into collection box 15 through drainage hole. Positioning hole is mainly used in conjunction with sliding door 19. Universal wheel facilitates the movement of the whole. At the same time, the universal wheel on one side of the lower breeding cage 1 is a lockable universal wheel, which can better restrict the position of the whole.
[0038] The cage door assembly 13 includes a cage door frame 131. A limit buckle 132 is fixedly connected to the front end of the cage door frame 131, and a fence 133 is rotatably connected to the feeding port of the cage door frame 131 via a pivot. A support frame 134 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the cage door frame 131 behind the feeding port, and a food bowl 135 is placed on the top of the support frame 134.
[0039] The cage door frame 131 is the main frame of the cage door assembly 13. The limit buckle 132 is used to cooperate with the latch assembly 16 to lock the cage door. The fence 133 at the feeding port can be rotated to open and close for easy feeding and to prevent the farmed animals from escaping. The support frame 134 and the feeding bowl 135 make it easy for the farmed animals to eat without having to open the entire cage door, reducing the risk of the farmed animals escaping and improving the convenience and safety of feeding.
[0040] There are two feeding openings at the cage door frame 131, and the two feeding openings are the same size. The top of the limit buckle 132 has a connecting hole.
[0041] Two feeding ports of the same size can simultaneously meet the feeding needs of different farmed animals, improve feeding efficiency, and facilitate feeding operations from different angles. The connecting hole at the top of the limit buckle 132 is used to cooperate with the plug rod 162 in the pin assembly 16. By inserting the plug rod 162 into the connecting hole, the cage door frame 131 is firmly locked, ensuring the safety of the farmed cage.
[0042] The collection box 15 includes a box body 151, a ramp 152 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the box body 151, a drain hole 153 is opened at the middle position of the ramp 152, and a handle 154 is fixedly connected to the front end of the box body 151.
[0043] The design of the ramp 152 and the drain hole 153 at the bottom of the inner wall of the box 151 allows feces and other debris to automatically gather in the drain hole 153, making it easy to clean and improving cleaning efficiency. The handle 154 at the front end makes it easy for operators to pull the collection box 15 out of the cage 11 and push it in, making the cleaning work easier and more convenient.
[0044] The pin assembly 16 includes a fixing plate 165, a limiting block 164 is fixedly connected to the front end of the fixing plate 165, a limiting hole 163 is opened at the top of the limiting block 164, a plug rod 162 is plugged into the limiting hole 163, and a cross bar 161 is fixedly connected to the top of the plug rod 162.
[0045] The cage door assembly 13 is locked by inserting the plug rod 162 into the limiting hole 163 and engaging with the limiting buckle 132 connection hole of the cage door assembly 13.
[0046] The insertion rod 162 passes through the limiting block 164 and is inserted into the connecting hole of the limiting buckle 132;
[0047] The robust connection structure allows the cage door assembly 13 to be reliably locked, preventing the escape of farmed animals.
[0048] The sliding door 19 includes a door frame 191, an iron plate 194 is fixedly connected to the lower inner wall of the door frame 191, and a wire mesh 195 is fixedly connected to the upper inner wall of the door frame 191. A pull rod 193 is fixedly connected to the front end of the door frame 191, and a groove 192 is provided at the front position of the bottom end of the pull rod 193.
[0049] The iron plate 194 enhances the structural strength and protective performance of the sliding door 19, preventing the sliding door 19 from being damaged by the animals. The wire mesh 195 ensures air circulation and facilitates observation of the animals. The pull rod 193 makes it easy for operators to pull the sliding door 19 to open and close it.
[0050] In use, the double-layer breeding cage is pushed to a suitable breeding site using the casters. Animals are placed in the upper breeding cage 3 and lower breeding cage 1 according to breeding needs. The cage door frame 131 rotates relative to the cage body 11 via the pivot at the cage door assembly 13, allowing the animals to be placed into the cage body 11. After the animals are in place, the cage door frame 131 is locked by the engagement of the latch assembly 16 with the connecting hole at the limit buckle 132. During daily use, feeding can be done through the feeding port at the cage door frame 131 by placing water and food in the feeding bowl 135. The rotating fence 133 allows for easy removal and placement of the feeding bowl 135. A record card holder is also provided at the cage door frame 131, allowing animal information to be filled in on paper and pasted onto the record card. The seat provides easy access to information. When the animals urinate, the urine flows through the drainage holes at the movable base plate 14 to the box 151, and is discharged through the drain hole 153 under the action of the ramp 152. In daily use, a round plug can be connected to the bottom of the drain hole 153 for repeated discharge. When the collection box 15 needs to be cleaned, the box 151 can be pulled out by the handle 154. When multiple double-layer breeding cages are placed side by side, the door frame 191 can be slid forward in the slide rail 18 by the pull rod 193, thereby opening the side of the cage 11. In this way, the animals can enter another double-layer breeding cage through the opening at the cage 11, giving the animals ample room to move around. The groove 192 makes it easy to grip.
Claims
1. A double-layer animal experimental cage, characterized in that: It includes a lower breeding cage (1), and a support base (2) is fixedly connected to the top four sides of the lower breeding cage (1). An upper breeding cage (3) is fixedly connected to the support base (2) at the opposite end of the lower breeding cage (1). The lower breeding cage (1) and the upper breeding cage (3) have the same size configuration. The lower breeding cage (1) includes a cage body (11), a ventilation net (12) is fixedly connected to the top of the cage body (11), and a cage door assembly (13) is rotatably connected to the front end of the cage body (11) via a pivot. The inner wall of the cage body (11) is slidably connected from top to bottom via a slide rail to a movable bottom plate (14) and a collection box (15). Side protective plates (17) are fixedly connected to the front positions on both sides of the cage body (11), and slide rails (18) are fixedly connected to both sides of the cage body (11). A sliding door (19) is slidably connected inside the slide rail (18). A latch assembly (16) for use with the cage door assembly (13) is fixedly connected to the front end of the cage body (11).
2. The double-layer animal experimental cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the movable base plate (14) is provided with several drainage holes that are evenly distributed. The cage body (11) is provided with positioning holes on both sides of the front end. The bottom of the lower breeding cage (1) is fixedly connected with casters around its perimeter.
3. The double-layer animal experimental cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cage door assembly (13) includes a cage door frame (131), a limit buckle (132) is fixedly connected to the front end of the cage door frame (131), and a fence (133) is rotatably connected to the feeding port of the cage door frame (131) via a pivot. A support frame (134) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the cage door frame (131) behind the feeding port, and a food bowl (135) is placed on the top of the support frame (134).
4. A double-layer animal experimental cage according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cage door frame (131) has two feeding ports, and the two feeding ports are the same size. The top of the limiting buckle (132) has a connecting hole.
5. A double-layer animal experimental cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collection box (15) includes a box body (151), a ramp (152) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the box body (151), a drain hole (153) is opened at the middle position of the ramp (152), and a handle (154) is fixedly connected to the front end of the box body (151).
6. A double-layer animal experimental cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pin assembly (16) includes a fixing plate (165), a limiting block (164) is fixedly connected to the front end of the fixing plate (165), a limiting hole (163) is opened at the top of the limiting block (164), a plug rod (162) is inserted into the limiting hole (163), and a crossbar (161) is fixedly connected to the top of the plug rod (162).
7. A double-layer animal experimental cage according to claim 6, characterized in that: The insertion rod (162) passes through the limiting block (164) and is inserted into the connecting hole of the limiting buckle (132).
8. A double-layer animal experimental cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding door (19) includes a door frame (191), an iron plate (194) is fixedly connected to the lower inner wall of the door frame (191), and a wire mesh (195) is fixedly connected to the upper inner wall of the door frame (191). A pull rod (193) is fixedly connected to the front end of the door frame (191), and a groove (192) is provided at the front position of the bottom end of the pull rod (193).