A biosecure cage for pets

Abstract

The utility model belongs to pet equipment technical field provides a kind of biological safety breeding cage for pet, including cage, air intake component and exhaust component, cage includes multiple metal wall surface made of corrosion-resistant metal plate and at least one transparent wall surface with transparent inorganic non-metal plate, transparent wall surface can form visual observation window, at least one metal wall surface is provided with openable closed door, closed door can be closed cage in closed state, air intake component is set to the upside of cage, exhaust component is set to the downside of cage, air intake passage and exhaust passage are all provided with filter membrane that can filter microorganism.The scheme guarantees that the air in the breeding cage has good flowability, provides a good breeding environment for the pets in the cage, and prevents external bacteria from entering the cage through the air intake component and the exhaust component, and prevents the bacteria carried by the pets in the cage from spreading to the external environment, solving the cross-infection problem that easily occurs when pets are concentratedly bred.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of pet equipment technology, specifically relating to a biosafety pet cage. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the pet economy, companion animals such as cats, dogs, rabbits, and birds have entered homes, pet stores, animal hospitals, and scientific research sites on a large scale. In order to balance safety isolation, health observation, and daily feeding, pet biosafety cages are no longer just simple containers with trays or metal bars, but need to be devices that meet multiple functions at the same time.

[0003] Traditional pet cages are typically open, allowing for natural air circulation. Animal clinics and boarding facilities generally lack the facilities for individual pet isolation, often keeping multiple animals together in the same space. If one animal becomes sick, pathogenic microorganisms can easily spread, infecting other animals. Existing pet cages often fail to meet multiple requirements. Plastic cages allow for easy observation, but lack strength and are prone to breakage and injury from pet impacts. While metal cages are sturdy, prolonged contact with pet excrement and disinfectants can lead to corrosion and bacterial growth. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model proposes a biosafety pet cage, comprising: The cage body can form an independent ventilated space, including multiple metal walls made of corrosion-resistant metal plates and at least one transparent wall body with a transparent inorganic non-metallic plate. The transparent wall body is used to form a viewing window. At least one of the metal walls body is provided with an openable closed door. The closed door is used to close the cage body in the closed state. An air intake assembly is provided on the upper side of the cage. The air inlet of the air intake assembly is connected to the outside of the cage, and the air outlet of the air intake assembly is connected to the inside of the cage. Several layers of air filter membranes are provided in the air intake channel of the air intake assembly. An exhaust assembly is provided on the lower side of the cage. The air inlet of the exhaust assembly is connected to the interior of the cage, and the air outlet of the exhaust assembly is connected to the exterior of the cage. Several layers of air filter membranes are provided in the exhaust channel of the exhaust assembly.

[0005] Specifically, the air intake assembly includes an air intake duct, and the air intake channel is formed inside the air intake duct; An air pump is installed inside the air inlet duct, which is used to drive the external air of the cage into the interior of the cage through the air inlet duct.

[0006] Specifically, the exhaust assembly includes an exhaust housing and a plurality of exhaust fans arranged side by side within the exhaust housing. The air inlet side of each exhaust fan faces the interior of the cage and the air outlet side faces the exterior of the cage, so as to form the exhaust channel together.

[0007] Preferably, the top side of the cage includes the metal wall, and the closing door is disposed on the top side of the cage; The air inlet assembly and the air outlet assembly are disposed on the same wall surface, and at least one of the transparent wall surfaces is directly opposite the air outlet of the air inlet assembly and the air inlet of the air outlet assembly.

[0008] Furthermore, at least one of the walls of the cage is provided with a window frame and a feeding window, the feeding window being rotatably connected to the window frame, or the feeding window being slidably connected to the window frame.

[0009] Preferably, a food container is provided inside the cage, and the lower edge of the window frame is connected to the food container via a slide rail.

[0010] Preferably, the cage is provided with a drinking water container and a water delivery pipe communicating with the drinking water container. The water delivery pipe passes through a wall surface, and a sealing element is provided at the connection between the water delivery pipe and the wall surface.

[0011] Preferably, at least one of the inner walls of the wall is provided with a lighting device, the light-emitting surface of the lighting device facing the interior of the cage.

[0012] Furthermore, the cage is equipped with a number of environmental sensors, and at least one of the metal walls has a display module connected to the signals of each of the environmental sensors on its outer wall.

[0013] Preferably, an adjustment module is also provided on the outer wall of the metal wall where the display module is located. The adjustment module is electrically connected to the display module and drives the air inlet assembly and the air outlet assembly.

[0014] This utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: The proposed solution can form a top-to-bottom airflow in the cage through the air inlet and exhaust components, thereby constructing a relatively stable air circulation path, reducing airflow short circuits and dead zones, and ensuring good airflow in the cage. The air filter membranes set in the air inlet and exhaust components can prevent external germs from entering the cage and prevent pet germs from spreading outward, thereby avoiding cross-infection. The corrosion-resistant metal wall has a long service life, and the transparent wall solves the pain point of difficulty in balancing visibility, cage strength and corrosion resistance. Furthermore, in the solution proposed by this utility model, the air intake component can drive external air to enter the cage through the air intake channel by an air pump in the air intake pipe, and can exhaust the air in the cage by multiple exhaust fans arranged in parallel, ensuring the controllability of the air flow speed in the cage. The position of the air intake component and the exhaust component relative to the transparent wall surface makes it convenient for users to directly observe the operating status, thereby checking the air circulation in real time. In addition, users can easily feed the pets into the cage through the feeding window and slide without having to open the cage completely. This prevents users from being attacked by the pet inside the cage or the pet from escaping while feeding, and also prevents the pet from being startled and experiencing stress. The water supply pipes and drinking containers prevent water contamination and reduce the hassle of manually adding water. The lighting device can simulate natural light for the pets, allowing them to better adapt to the cage environment. Furthermore, the working parameters of the air intake and exhaust components can be displayed and adjusted through the coordinated action of environmental sensors, display modules, and adjustment modules to optimize air intake and exhaust effects and ensure a healthier and more comfortable environment inside the cage.

[0015] Therefore, this utility model proposes a biosafety cage for pets. The biosafety cage for pets proposed in this solution ensures good air circulation inside the cage, providing a good breeding environment for the pets inside. Through the air intake and exhaust components, it can prevent external germs from entering the cage and prevent germs carried by the pets inside the cage from spreading to the external environment, thus solving the problem of cross-infection that is prone to occur when pets are kept together. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the biosafety cage for pets provided in Example 1; Figure 2A schematic diagram of a biosafety pet cage with an openable door; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a biosafety cage for pets from another angle; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a biosafety pet cage with an opening for the feeding window; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the air intake duct structure; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the air intake duct.

[0018] Figure Labels 1-Cage body; 2-Air inlet assembly; 3-Exhaust assembly; 4-Display module; 5-Adjustment module; 11-Metal wall surface; 12-Transparent wall surface; 13-Closed door; 21-Air inlet duct; 22-Air pump; 23-First air filter membrane; 31-Exhaust housing; 32-Exhaust fan; 33-Second air filter membrane; 111-Window frame; 112-Feeding window; 113-Food container; 114-Slide rail; 115-Drinking container; 116-Water delivery pipe; 117-Sealing element; 118-Lighting device. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, and not all of them. 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 protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] Various embodiments of the present invention will be described more fully below. The present invention may have various embodiments, and adjustments and changes may be made therein. However, it should be understood that there is no intention to limit the various embodiments of the present invention to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but rather the present invention should be understood to cover all adjustments, equivalents, and / or alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the various embodiments of the present invention.

[0021] In the following, the terms “comprising” or “may include”, which may be used in various embodiments of the present invention, indicate the presence of the disclosed functions, operations, or elements, and do not limit the addition of one or more functions, operations, or elements. Furthermore, as used in various embodiments of the present invention, the terms “comprising,” “having,” and their cognates are intended only to indicate a specific feature, number, step, operation, element, component, or combination of the foregoing, and should not be construed as primarily excluding the presence of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations of the foregoing, or the possibility of adding one or more combinations of features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations of the foregoing.

[0022] In various embodiments of this utility model, the expression "or" or "at least one of A and / or B" includes any combination or all combinations of the words listed simultaneously. For example, the expression "A or B" or "at least one of A and / or B" may include A, may include B, or may include both A and B.

[0023] The terms used in the various embodiments of this utility model (such as "first," "second," etc.) may modify various constituent elements in the various embodiments, but do not limit the corresponding constituent elements. For example, the above terms do not limit the order and / or importance of the elements. The above terms are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one element from other elements. For example, a first user device and a second user device refer to different user devices, although both are user devices. For example, without departing from the scope of the various embodiments of this utility model, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a first element.

[0024] It should be noted that, in this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and defined, terms such as "installation," "connection," and "fixation" 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] In this utility model, those skilled in the art should understand that the terms indicating orientation or positional relationship in the text are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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.

[0026] The terminology used in the various embodiments of this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the various embodiments of this invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the various embodiments of this invention pertain. The terms (such as those defined in a generally used dictionary) are to be interpreted as having the same meaning as in the context of the relevant technical field and are not to be interpreted as having an idealized or overly formal meaning, unless clearly defined in the various embodiments of this invention.

[0027] Example 1 Please refer to Figures 1-4 This embodiment proposes a biosafety cage for pets, which can achieve effective isolation measures, ensure air cleanliness and circulation, and avoid cross-infection. The biosafety cage for pets proposed in this embodiment specifically includes a cage body 1, an air inlet component 2, and an exhaust component 3. The cage 1 includes multiple metal walls 11 made of corrosion-resistant metal plates and at least one transparent wall 12 with a transparent inorganic non-metallic plate. The cage 1 can form an independent ventilated space. The transparent wall 12 is used to form a viewing window. At least one metal wall 11 is provided with an openable door 13, which is used to close the cage 1 when closed. Preferably, the transparent inorganic non-metallic plate can be, but is not limited to, polycarbonate plate, tempered glass plate, high borosilicate glass plate, or other materials with high visible light transmittance. The air inlet assembly 2 is located on the upper side of the cage body 1. The air inlet of the air inlet assembly 2 is connected to the outside of the cage body 1, and the air outlet of the air inlet assembly 2 is connected to the inside of the cage body 1. Several layers of air filter membranes are provided in the air inlet channel of the air inlet assembly 2. The air filter membranes can be composite membrane materials with the function of filtering bacteria and other microorganisms, thereby intercepting bacteria and virus carriers in the air and preventing them from affecting the pets in the cage body 1. The exhaust assembly 3 is located on the lower side of the cage 1. The air inlet of the exhaust assembly 3 is connected to the interior of the cage 1, and the air outlet of the exhaust assembly 3 is connected to the exterior of the cage 1. Several layers of air filter membranes are installed in the exhaust channel of the exhaust assembly 3. The air filter membranes installed in the exhaust channel can also prevent bacteria and virus carriers in the outside air from entering.

[0028] In an optional embodiment, the air filter membrane disposed in the air inlet assembly 2 and the air outlet assembly 3 may include at least one PP filter layer, at least one ePTFE filter layer and non-woven fabric disposed sequentially, wherein the PP filter layer can filter particles in the air, the ePTFE filter layer can filter virus carriers in the air, and the non-woven fabric can enhance the overall burst resistance of the air filter membrane.

[0029] It should be noted that placing the air inlet assembly 2 on the upper side of the cage body 1 and the exhaust assembly 3 on the lower side of the cage body 1 can ensure that the air inside the cage body 1 forms an air circulation path from the top or middle and from the bottom, which can minimize dead zones in air circulation. Both the air inlet assembly 2 and the exhaust assembly can be equipped with a power mechanism to achieve coordinated air circulation and ensure good airflow inside the cage body 1. Preferably, the air outlet of the air inlet assembly 2 can be oriented towards the central area of ​​the cage body 1.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 5-6 In this embodiment, the air intake assembly 2 includes an air intake duct 21, an air intake channel is formed inside the air intake duct 21, and an air pump 22, which serves as a power mechanism, is installed inside the air intake duct 21. The air pump 22 can drive the external air of the cage 1 to be pumped into the interior of the cage 1 through the air intake channel. In this embodiment, the first air filter membrane 23 in the air intake channel can be set at a position closer to the air inlet than the air pump 22, that is, the air pump 22 is set downstream of the first air filter membrane 23 in the air intake channel, thereby preventing the air pump 22 from being contaminated by external pathogens.

[0031] Specifically, the exhaust assembly 3 includes an exhaust housing 31 and a plurality of exhaust fans 32 arranged side by side in the exhaust housing 31. The air inlet side of each exhaust fan 32 faces the inside of the cage 1 and the air outlet side faces the outside of the cage 1, so as to form an exhaust channel. The exhaust fans 32 can drive the air inside the cage 1 to be discharged to the outside of the cage 1. The second air filter membrane 33 in the exhaust channel can be set at a position closer to the air outlet and / or closer to the air inlet than the exhaust fans 32. In this embodiment, the second air filter membrane 33 in the exhaust channel is set at a position closer to the air outlet than the exhaust fans 32. Furthermore, when multiple exhaust fans 32 are set, even if a single exhaust fan 32 fails, the basic air exchange volume in the cage 1 can still be guaranteed by adjusting the exhaust speed of the other fans. In an optional embodiment, the exhaust assembly 3 includes three exhaust fans 32 arranged in parallel. When one of the exhaust fans 32 fails, the speed of the other two exhaust fans 32 can be increased by 50% to ensure that the overall exhaust volume remains unchanged.

[0032] In this embodiment, one side wall of the cage 1 includes a transparent wall surface 12, and the top wall, bottom wall and other side walls of the cage 1 all include metal wall surfaces 11; a closed door 13 is provided on the top side of the cage 1, and the air inlet assembly 2 and the air outlet assembly 3 are provided on the wall surface included in the same side wall; preferably, at least one transparent wall surface 12 is directly opposite the air outlet of the air inlet assembly 2 and the air inlet of the air outlet assembly 3, so that the user can directly observe the working status of the air inlet assembly 2 and the air outlet assembly 3 without opening the cage 1, such as the rotation status of the exhaust fan 32 and the degree of dust accumulation on the air filter membrane provided in the exhaust channel.

[0033] Furthermore, at least one wall of the cage 1 is provided with a window frame 111 and a feeding window 112. The feeding window 112 is rotatably connected to the window frame 111, or the feeding window 112 is slidably connected to the window frame 111. Users can feed food and water to the pet in the cage 1 by opening the feeding window 112, and can close the feeding window 112 after feeding to ensure the closed state of the cage 1. Feeding through the feeding window 112 can prevent the user from being attacked by the pet in the cage 1 or the pet from escaping from the cage 1 while feeding, and can also effectively prevent the pet in the cage 1 from being frightened.

[0034] Preferably, a food container 113 is provided inside the cage 1. The lower edge of the window frame 111 is connected to the food container 113 via a slide 114. After opening the feeding window 112, the user can use the slide 114 to accurately place food into the food container 113, thereby simplifying the user's feeding process. The operation of replenishing food can be completed without taking out the pet, and the time required to open the feeding window 112 is shortened, reducing the difficulty of feeding and reducing the probability of contamination intrusion and leakage.

[0035] Preferably, the cage 1 is provided with a drinking water container 115 and a water delivery pipe 116 communicating with the drinking water container 115. The water delivery pipe 116 passes through a metal wall 11, and a sealing element 117 is provided at the connection between the water delivery pipe 116 and the metal wall 11. The water delivery pipe 116 can be connected to a water source outside the cage 1 through a water pump or other regulating element.

[0036] Preferably, at least one inner wall is provided with a lighting device 118, the light-emitting surface of the lighting device 118 facing the inside of the cage 1. The lighting device 118 can simulate the light in the natural environment, help the pet in the cage 1 maintain a normal and stable biological clock, reduce stress behaviors caused by long-term confinement, and at the same time help the user observe the situation inside the cage 1 in dark environments such as at night.

[0037] Furthermore, a plurality of environmental sensors are installed inside the cage 1, and a display module 4 connected to the signals of each environmental sensor is installed on the outer wall of at least one metal wall 11. In an optional embodiment, the display module 4 may include an embedded touch screen, which can display various parameters such as air pressure, air intake volume, air exhaust volume, and working data of air pump 22 and exhaust fan 32 inside the cage 1 through the sensor data transmitted by the environmental sensors. It can adjust the working status of air pump 22 and exhaust fan 32 or adjust the temperature inside the cage 1 based on the user's touch operation, and can provide an alarm prompt to the user by flashing or other means when a certain data is abnormal. In this embodiment, the environmental sensors may include, but are not limited to, air pressure sensors and temperature sensors. Preferably, an adjustment module 5 is also provided on the outer wall of the metal wall 11 where the display module 4 is provided. The adjustment module 5 is electrically connected to the display module 4 and drives the air intake assembly 2, the air exhaust assembly 3 and the lighting device 118. In this embodiment, the adjustment module 5 includes multiple adjustment buttons. In an optional embodiment, the cage 1 is also provided with a feedback module. The feedback module is connected to various environmental sensors and drives the air intake assembly 2, the exhaust assembly 3 and the lighting device 118. The feedback module can automatically adjust the working state of the air pump 22 and the exhaust fan 32 according to parameters such as air pressure value according to a preset program, and can realize emergency adjustment function, such as turning off the exhaust fan 32 when the closed door 13 is in the open state, so as to prevent the air in the cage 1 from directly overflowing to the outside.

[0038] In summary, this utility model proposes a biosafety cage for pets. The biosafety cage proposed in this solution ensures good air circulation within the cage, providing a good breeding environment for the pets inside. Through the air intake and exhaust components, it can prevent external pathogens from entering the cage and prevent pathogens carried by the pets inside the cage from spreading to the external environment, thus solving the problem of cross-infection that easily occurs when pets are kept together.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A biosafety cage for pets, characterized in that, include: The cage includes multiple metal walls made of corrosion-resistant metal plates and at least one transparent wall with a transparent inorganic non-metallic plate, the transparent wall being used to form a viewing window, and at least one of the metal walls being provided with an openable closed door, the closed door being used to close the cage in a closed state. An air intake assembly is provided on the upper side of the cage. The air inlet of the air intake assembly is connected to the outside of the cage, and the air outlet of the air intake assembly is connected to the inside of the cage. Several layers of air filter membranes are provided in the air intake channel of the air intake assembly. An exhaust assembly is provided on the lower side of the cage. The air inlet of the exhaust assembly is connected to the interior of the cage, and the air outlet of the exhaust assembly is connected to the exterior of the cage. Several layers of air filter membranes are provided in the exhaust channel of the exhaust assembly.

2. The pet biosafety cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air intake assembly includes an air intake duct, and the air intake channel is formed inside the air intake duct; An air pump is installed inside the air inlet duct, which is used to drive the external air of the cage into the interior of the cage through the air inlet duct.

3. The pet biosafety cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The exhaust assembly includes an exhaust housing and a plurality of exhaust fans arranged side by side within the exhaust housing. The air inlet side of each exhaust fan faces the interior of the cage and the air outlet side faces the exterior of the cage, so as to form the exhaust channel together.

4. The pet biosafety cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top side of the cage includes the metal wall, and the closed door is disposed on the top side of the cage; The air inlet assembly and the air outlet assembly are disposed on the same wall surface, and at least one of the transparent wall surfaces is directly opposite the air outlet of the air inlet assembly and the air inlet of the air outlet assembly.

5. The pet biosafety cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one of the walls of the cage is provided with a window frame and a feeding window door, which is rotatably connected to the window frame, or the feeding window door is slidably connected to the window frame.

6. The pet biosafety cage according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cage is equipped with a food container inside, and the lower edge of the window frame is connected to the food container via a slide rail.

7. The biosafety pet cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cage is equipped with a drinking water container and a water delivery pipe connected to the drinking water container. The water delivery pipe passes through a wall and a sealing element is provided at the connection between the water delivery pipe and the wall.

8. The biosafety pet cage according to claim 7, characterized in that, At least one of the walls has a lighting device on its inner wall, with the light-emitting surface of the lighting device facing the interior of the cage.

9. The pet biosafety cage according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The cage is equipped with a number of environmental sensors, and at least one of the metal walls has a display module connected to the signals of each of the environmental sensors on its outer wall.

10. The biosafety pet cage according to claim 9, characterized in that, An adjustment module is also provided on the outer wall of the metal wall where the display module is located. The adjustment module is electrically connected to the display module and drives the air inlet assembly and the air outlet assembly.

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