A metabolic cage for mouse experiments

Abstract

This utility model discloses a metabolic cage for mouse experiments, comprising a metabolic cage body. A first motor is fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the metabolic cage body. A first threaded rod is fixedly installed at the output end of the first motor. A first threaded sleeve is threaded onto the front surface of the first threaded rod. A horizontal plate is fixedly installed at one end of the first threaded sleeve near each other via a bracket. A third motor is fixedly installed at the bottom of the horizontal plate. A scraper is fixedly installed at the output end of the third motor. This utility model, through the above technical solution, solves the problem that in existing mouse experimental metabolic cages, most workers often need to remove the filter from the cage to study mouse fecal metabolism. However, because the filter in existing metabolic cages is located inside the cage, workers need to disassemble the cage body first to remove the filter, thus reducing work efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mouse experimental technology, specifically a metabolic cage for mouse experiments. Background Technology

[0002] In modern life sciences and medical research, mice are ideal experimental animals for metabolic research due to their physiological characteristics being highly similar to humans, short reproductive cycles, and low breeding costs. Precise monitoring of mouse metabolic indicators can provide crucial data support for exploring the pathological mechanisms of metabolic diseases such as obesity and diabetes, as well as for drug development. However, most existing metabolic cages used in mouse experiments require staff to frequently remove filters from the cages to study the mice's fecal metabolism. Since the filters are located inside the cages, staff must first disassemble the cage body to remove the filter, thus reducing work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a metabolic cage for mouse experiments, which has the advantage of automatic disassembly.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a metabolic cage for mouse experiments, comprising a metabolic cage body, a first motor fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the metabolic cage body, a first threaded rod fixedly installed at the output end of the first motor, a first threaded sleeve threaded on the front surface of the first threaded rod, a horizontal plate fixedly installed at one end of the first threaded sleeve near each other via a bracket, a third motor fixedly installed at the bottom of the horizontal plate, a scraper fixedly installed at the output end of the third motor, a limit box fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the metabolic cage body, a second motor fixedly installed on both sides of the inner cavity of the limit box, a second threaded rod fixedly installed at the output end of the second motor, a second threaded sleeve threaded on the front surface of the second threaded rod, a limit ring fixedly installed at the bottom of the second threaded sleeve via a bracket, a connecting bracket clamped at one end of the limit ring near each other, a filter plate fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting bracket via a bracket, and a strainer fixedly installed at the lower end of the inner cavity of the metabolic cage body.

[0005] As a preferred embodiment, the metabolic cage body has doors movably installed on both sides of the right end, and handles are fixedly installed on the front surfaces of the doors at the ends that are close to each other.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment, support columns are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the metabolic cage body, and anti-slip sleeves are fixedly installed on the bottom of the support columns.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, a discharge pipe is fixedly installed at the bottom of the metabolic cage body, and the front surface of the filter plate is fitted into the inner cavity of the discharge pipe.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the two sides of the inner cavity of the metabolic cage are fixedly installed with limit rods by brackets, and the inner surface of the first threaded sleeve is slidably installed on the front surface of the limit rods.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, guide rods are fixedly installed on both sides of the inner cavity of the limiting box, and the front surface of the guide rods is fixedly installed on the top of the second threaded sleeve through guide blocks.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0011] This invention solves the problem that existing metabolic cages used in mouse experiments often require staff to remove the filter from the cage to study the mice's fecal metabolism. However, because the filter is located inside the cage, staff must first disassemble the cage body to remove the filter, thus reducing work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the metabolic cage structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the limiting box structure of this utility model.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Metabolic cage body; 2. First motor; 3. Door; 4. Handle; 5. Limiting box; 6. Discharge pipe; 7. Support column; 8. Filter plate; 9. First threaded rod; 10. Strainer plate; 11. Connecting bracket; 12. Scraper; 13. First threaded sleeve; 14. Horizontal plate; 15. Second threaded rod; 16. Second threaded sleeve; 17. Limiting ring; 18. Second motor; 19. Third motor. 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 embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0017] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0018] Example 1:

[0019] Please see Figures 1-3 As shown, this utility model provides a metabolic cage for mouse experiments, including a metabolic cage body 1. A first motor 2 is fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the metabolic cage body 1. A first threaded rod 9 is fixedly installed at the output end of the first motor 2. A first threaded sleeve 13 is threaded on the front surface of the first threaded rod 9. A horizontal plate 14 is fixedly installed at one end of the first threaded sleeve 13 that is close to each other through a bracket. A third motor 19 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the horizontal plate 14. A scraper 12 is fixedly installed at the output end of the third motor 19. Limiting boxes 5 are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the metabolic cage body 1. A second motor 18 is fixedly installed on both sides of the inner cavity of the limiting box 5. A second threaded rod 15 is fixedly installed at the output end of the second motor 18. A second threaded sleeve 16 is threaded on the front surface of the second threaded rod 15. A limiting ring 17 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the second threaded sleeve 16 through a bracket. A connecting bracket 11 is clamped at one end of the limiting ring 17 that is close to each other. A filter plate 8 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting bracket 11 through a bracket. A strainer plate 10 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the inner cavity of the metabolic cage body 1.

[0020] This technical solution addresses the problem that existing metabolic cages used in mouse experiments often require staff to remove the filter from the cage to study mouse fecal metabolism. However, because the filter is located inside the cage, staff must first disassemble the cage to remove the filter, thus reducing work efficiency.

[0021] Example 2:

[0022] Based on Embodiment 1, this utility model is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, both sides of the right end of the metabolic cage body 1 are movably installed with a door 3. The front surface of the door 3 is fixedly installed with a handle 4 at one end close to the other. Both sides of the bottom of the metabolic cage body 1 are fixedly installed with support columns 7. The bottom of the support columns 7 is fixedly installed with an anti-slip sleeve.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the installation of the door 3 and handle 4 facilitates the user's daily maintenance of the metabolic cage body 1, and the installation of the support column 7 and anti-slip sleeve achieves the effect of supporting the whole body.

[0024] Example 3:

[0025] This utility model is as follows Figures 2-3 As shown, a discharge pipe 6 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the metabolic cage body 1, and the front surface of the filter plate 8 is sleeved in the inner cavity of the discharge pipe 6. Limiting rods are fixedly installed on both sides of the inner cavity of the metabolic cage body 1 through brackets. The inner surface of the first threaded sleeve 13 is slidably installed on the front surface of the limiting rod. Guide rods are fixedly installed on both sides of the inner cavity of the limiting box 5, and the front surface of the guide rods is fixedly installed on the top of the second threaded sleeve 16 through guide blocks.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, the discharge pipe 6 is used to discharge feces, the limiting rod is used to limit the first threaded sleeve 13, and the guide rod and guide block are used to limit the second threaded sleeve 16.

[0027] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: The first motor 2 is started to drive the first threaded rod 9 to rotate. The rotation of the first threaded rod 9 drives the first threaded sleeve 13 to adjust its height. The height adjustment of the first threaded sleeve 13 drives the horizontal plate 14 to adjust its height. The height adjustment of the horizontal plate 14 drives the scraper 12 to contact the surface of the filter plate 10. Then, the third motor 19 is started to drive the scraper 12 to rotate. The scraper 12 scrapes the surface of the filter plate 10. Then, the second motor 18 is started to drive the second threaded rod 15 to rotate. The rotation of the second threaded rod 15 drives the second threaded sleeve 16 to move left and right. The left and right movement of the second threaded sleeve 16 drives the limiting ring 17 to move left and right. The left and right movement of the limiting ring 17 disassembles the connecting bracket 11. The disassembly of the connecting bracket 11 disassembles the filter plate 8.

[0028] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0029] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model.

Claims

1. A metabolic cage for mouse experiments, comprising a metabolic cage body (1), characterized in that: A first motor (2) is fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the metabolic cage body (1). A first threaded rod (9) is fixedly installed at the output end of the first motor (2). A first threaded sleeve (13) is threaded on the front surface of the first threaded rod (9). A horizontal plate (14) is fixedly installed at one end of the first threaded sleeve (13) near each other through a bracket. A third motor (19) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the horizontal plate (14). A scraper (12) is fixedly installed at the output end of the third motor (19). Limit boxes (5) are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the metabolic cage body (1). A second motor (18) is fixedly installed on both sides of the inner cavity of the limiting box (5). A second threaded rod (15) is fixedly installed at the output end of the second motor (18). A second threaded sleeve (16) is threaded on the front surface of the second threaded rod (15). A limiting ring (17) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the second threaded sleeve (16) through a bracket. A connecting bracket (11) is clamped at one end of the limiting ring (17) that is close to each other. A filter plate (8) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting bracket (11) through a bracket. A leak plate (10) is fixedly installed at the lower end of the inner cavity of the metabolic cage body (1).

2. The metabolic cage for mice for experiments according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both sides of the right end of the metabolic cage body (1) are movably installed with a box door (3), and a handle (4) is fixedly installed on one end of the front surface of the box door (3) that is close to each other.

3. The metabolic cage for mice according to claim 1, characterized in that: Support columns (7) are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the metabolic cage body (1), and anti-slip sleeves are fixedly installed on the bottom of the support columns (7).

4. The metabolic cage for mice according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the metabolic cage body (1) is fixedly installed with a discharge pipe (6), and the front surface of the filter plate (8) is sleeved in the inner cavity of the discharge pipe (6).

5. The metabolic cage for mice according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting rods are fixedly installed on both sides of the inner cavity of the metabolic cage body (1) by a bracket, and the inner surface of the first threaded sleeve (13) is slidably installed on the front surface of the limiting rod.

6. The metabolic cage for mice according to claim 1, characterized in that: Guide rods are fixedly installed on both sides of the inner cavity of the limiting box (5), and the front surface of the guide rods is fixedly installed on the top of the second threaded sleeve (16) through guide blocks.

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