An observation cage for animal medical experiments

Abstract

The utility model discloses an observation cage for animal medical experiment relates to medical experiment equipment technical field, include: bottom plate, two risers are fixedly installed on the bottom plate symmetry, two grating, slidingly set between two risers, and two grating with two riser are perpendicular, two rotating plate, respectively rotatingly set in the inboard of two grating, and two rotating plate are connected between rotation, the triangular limiting area is formed between rotating plate and grating, and the space size of this area can be flexibly adjusted with the movement of grating, when needing to capture experimental animal, just need to push grating and reduce triangular area, can gently limit the animal in fixed range, avoid the fright, scratch or injury to the animal in the process of capturing, guarantee the accuracy of experimental data.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of medical experimental equipment, specifically an observation cage for animal medical experiments. Background Technology

[0002] In animal medical experiments, observation cages are an indispensable piece of equipment. They are mainly used to hold experimental animals and to facilitate the observation of the animals' activity status and physiological responses by the researchers.

[0003] When capturing laboratory animals, existing observation cages lack effective restraint structures, and researchers usually need to capture them manually. More agile animals are difficult to capture in the observation cages, and it is easy to frighten, scratch, or injure the laboratory animals.

[0004] Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided an observation cage for animal medical experiments to address the problems raised. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides an observation cage for animal medical experiments.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0007] An observation cage for animal medical experiments, comprising:

[0008] Base plate;

[0009] Two vertical plates are symmetrically fixedly installed on the base plate;

[0010] Two grilles are slidably disposed between the two vertical plates, and both grilles are perpendicular to the two vertical plates;

[0011] Two rotating plates are respectively rotatably disposed on the inner sides of the two grids, and the two rotating plates are rotatably connected to each other;

[0012] When the two grilles approach each other, the connection between the two rotating plates moves upward and forms an inverted "V" shape, and a triangular limiting area is formed between the rotating plate and the grille.

[0013] Preferably, two guide rails parallel to the vertical plate are fixed on the base plate, and the two grids are slidably disposed on the guide rails.

[0014] Preferably, when the grille is at the edge of the vertical plate, the upper surfaces of the two rotating plates are flush, and the lower surfaces of the two rotating plates are in contact with the upper surfaces of the two guide rails.

[0015] Preferably, a connecting rope is fixedly installed on the top of both rotating plates, and when the two rotating plates are in a horizontal state, the connecting rope forms an inverted "U" shape.

[0016] Preferably, a top plate is rotatably provided on the top of the vertical plate, and multiple limiting plates are fixedly installed on the top plate. When the top plate contacts the vertical plate and the grid, the vertical plate and the grid are respectively inserted into the multiple limiting plates.

[0017] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0018] 1. When the two grids approach each other, the connection between the two rotating plates moves upward and forms an inverted "V" shape, which facilitates high-pressure washing of feces. The water flow can then flow quickly downward along the surface of the inverted "V" shaped rotating plate. The vertical plate can laterally limit the water flow, flushing feces and other dirt out through the gaps between the two grids. Cleaning can be completed without disassembling the rotating plates, greatly reducing the amount of cleaning work that needs to be brushed onto the bottom plate and improving the efficiency of post-experiment processing.

[0019] 2. A triangular limiting area is formed between the rotating plate and the grid. The size of this area can be flexibly adjusted as the grid moves. When it is necessary to capture experimental animals, simply push the grid to reduce the triangular area, which can gently confine the animals within a fixed range, avoiding fright, scratches or injuries to the animals during the capture process and ensuring the accuracy of experimental data. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The disclosure of this utility model is illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same parts. Wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a side view sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the front cross-sectional structure of the rotating plate of this utility model in a horizontal state;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a front view cross-sectional structural diagram of the rotating plate of this utility model in the rotating state.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Base plate; 2. Vertical plate; 3. Grille; 4. Rotating plate; 5. Guide rail; 6. Connecting rope; 7. Top plate; 71. Limiting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0026] It is readily understood that, based on the technical solution of this utility model, those skilled in the art can propose various interchangeable structural methods and implementations without altering the essential spirit of this utility model. Therefore, the following detailed embodiments and accompanying drawings are merely illustrative descriptions of the technical solution of this utility model and should not be considered as the entirety of this utility model or as limitations or restrictions on the technical solution of this utility model.

[0027] An observation cage for animal medical experiments, referring to Figure 1-4 ,include:

[0028] The base plate 1, as the basic support component of the observation cage, is made of corrosion-resistant and easy-to-clean material, providing a stable load-bearing platform for the entire cage.

[0029] Two vertical plates 2 are symmetrically fixed on the base plate 1. Their height can be flexibly designed according to the size of the experimental animals (such as mice, rats, rabbits, etc.). They can provide vertical structural support for the cage to prevent deformation of the cage, and also form side protection for the observation cage to prevent experimental animals from escaping from the side.

[0030] Two grids 3 are slidably set between two vertical plates 2, and both grids 3 are perpendicular to the two vertical plates 2. The grids 3 are made of evenly spaced vertical metal strips or metal tubes spliced ​​together. This hollow structure design can ensure the air circulation in the cage, provide sufficient fresh air for the experimental animals, and avoid the animals' hypoxia or the environment being stuffy due to the closed environment. On the other hand, it is convenient for the experimenters to observe the experimental data such as the activity status and physiological response of the animals in the cage at any time, and to complete the preliminary observation without opening the cage, reducing the disturbance to the animals.

[0031] To achieve stable sliding of the grid 3, two guide rails 5 parallel to the vertical plate 2 are fixed on the base plate 1, and the two grids 3 are slidably mounted on the guide rails 5. The guide rails 5 are made of smooth metal with a special surface treatment to reduce frictional resistance, ensuring smooth and unimpeded sliding of the grids 3. Experimenters can easily push the grids 3 to adjust their position. Simultaneously, the guide rails 5 can precisely limit the sliding direction of the grids 3, preventing them from shifting or tilting during sliding, ensuring the accuracy of space adjustment within the cage, and further improving operational convenience. The guide rails 5 can be configured in a "T" shape with widened ends to prevent the grids 3 from detaching.

[0032] Two rotating plates 4 are respectively rotatably mounted inside the two grids 3, and the two rotating plates 4 are rotatably connected to each other. The rotating plates 4 serve as the bottom movable bearing surface of the observation cage. When the two grids 3 approach each other, the connection between the two rotating plates 4 moves upward and forms an inverted "V" shape, which facilitates high-pressure washing of feces. The water flow can then flow quickly downward along the surface of the inverted "V" shaped rotating plates 4. The vertical plate 2 can laterally limit the water flow, flushing feces and other dirt out from the gaps in the grids 3 on both sides. Cleaning can be completed without disassembling the rotating plates 4, greatly reducing the amount of cleaning work required to brush the bottom plate 1 and improving the efficiency of post-experiment processing.

[0033] A triangular limiting area is formed between the rotating plate 4 and the grid 3. The size of this area can be flexibly adjusted as the grid 3 moves. When it is necessary to capture experimental animals, simply push the grid 3 to shrink the triangular area, which can gently confine the animals within a fixed range, avoiding fright, scratches or injuries to the animals during the capture process and ensuring the accuracy of experimental data.

[0034] When the grid 3 is at the edge of the vertical plate 2, the upper surfaces of the two rotating plates 4 are flush, and the lower surfaces of the two rotating plates 4 are in contact with the upper surfaces of the two guide rails 5. At this time, the rotating plates 4 form a complete and flat bearing surface, which can provide a stable and comfortable activity space for experimental animals, avoid the animal's feet getting stuck or its movement being inconvenient due to gaps at the joints of the rotating plates 4, and ensure the safety of the animals during normal feeding or observation. At the same time, the contact design between the lower surface of the rotating plates 4 and the upper surface of the guide rails 5 can enhance the bearing capacity of the rotating plates 4 with the support of the guide rails 5, prevent the rotating plates 4 from deforming due to the weight of the animals, and extend the service life of the cage.

[0035] A connecting rope 6 is fixedly installed on the top of both rotating plates 4. When the two rotating plates 4 are in a horizontal position, the connecting rope 6 forms an inverted "U" shape. The connecting rope 6 is made of high-strength, wear-resistant medical-grade rope, and its main function is to facilitate traction and assist the rotation of the rotating plates 4.

[0036] A top plate 7 is rotatably mounted on the top of the vertical plate 2. The top plate 7 is made of a transparent or semi-transparent high-strength material, and its transparent design allows researchers to observe the animals inside the cage from above. Multiple limiting plates 71 are fixedly installed on the top plate 7. When the top plate 7 contacts the vertical plate 2 and the grid 3, the vertical plate 2 and the grid 3 are respectively inserted into the multiple limiting plates 71. This allows for precise positioning and fixation of the vertical plate 2 and the grid 3 when the top plate 7 is closed, preventing the top plate 7 from shifting due to animal collisions or external vibrations, ensuring the cage's airtightness and safety, preventing experimental animals from escaping from the top, and also reducing the entry of external dust and debris into the cage, ensuring a clean environment inside the cage.

[0037] The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the content described above. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the above embodiments without departing from the technical concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and variations should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An observation cage for animal medical experiments, characterized in that, include: Base plate (1); Two vertical plates (2) are symmetrically fixedly installed on the base plate (1); Two grilles (3) are slidably disposed between the two vertical plates (2), and the two grilles (3) are perpendicular to the two vertical plates (2); Two rotating plates (4) are respectively rotatably disposed on the inner side of the two grilles (3), and the two rotating plates (4) are rotatably connected to each other; When the two grilles (3) approach each other, the connection of the two rotating plates (4) moves upward and forms an inverted "V" shape, and a triangular limiting area is formed between the rotating plate (4) and the grille (3).

2. The observation cage for animal medical experiments according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two guide rails (5) parallel to the vertical plate (2) are fixed on the base plate (1), and two grids (3) are slidably disposed on the guide rails (5).

3. The observation cage for animal medical experiments according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the grille (3) is at the edge of the vertical plate (2), the upper surfaces of the two rotating plates (4) are flush, and the lower surfaces of the two rotating plates (4) are in contact with the upper surfaces of the two guide rails (5).

4. An observation cage for animal medical experiments according to claim 3, characterized in that: A connecting rope (6) is fixedly installed on the top of both rotating plates (4). When the two rotating plates (4) are in a horizontal state, the connecting rope (6) forms an inverted "U" shape.

5. An observation cage for animal medical experiments according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the vertical plate (2) is rotatably provided with a top plate (7), and multiple limiting plates (71) are fixedly installed on the top plate (7). When the top plate (7) contacts the vertical plate (2) and the grid (3), the vertical plate (2) and the grid (3) are respectively inserted into the multiple limiting plates (71).

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