Cage cleaning tool

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of cage cleaning tool, it includes gun head subassembly, water pipe and box, the water pipe is connected with water supply system and the gun head subassembly, the water supply system is supplied with water to the gun head subassembly by water pipe, the box is used to accommodate the gun head subassembly and the water pipe, the gun head subassembly includes multiple gun head monomer, the cage to be washed includes multiple cage monomer, the interval of transversely arranged adjacent two gun head monomers is set corresponding with the size and interval of transversely arranged adjacent two cage monomers, and / or, the interval of longitudinally arranged adjacent two gun head monomers is set corresponding with the size and interval of longitudinally arranged adjacent two cage monomers.The utility model realizes space matching by making gun head monomer and the overall structure and internal unit layout of target cage, effectively simplifies the operation process by accurately matching the cleaning mode of gun head monomer and cage monomer corresponding relationship, avoids the tedious of repeated positioning.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning tools, and in particular to a cage cleaning tool. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of biomedical research, dogs, pigs, and other common laboratory animals are widely used in various experiments and are typically housed in double-layer cage systems. Daily cleaning of the cage trays is essential during routine care. Currently, this cleaning process generally relies on manual operation, using a single water pipe connected to a single rinsing nozzle to rinse each tray individually. This method is not only inefficient and ill-suited to the high-frequency cleaning needs of large-scale animal facilities, but also suffers from long operation times and uneven water flow coverage, potentially affecting the consistency and thoroughness of cage cleaning. To effectively overcome these bottlenecks, this study designed and developed an integrated multi-nozzle animal cage cleaning device. The core innovation of this device lies in the simultaneous and directional rinsing of multiple trays within a double-layer cage system through the rational arrangement of multiple rinsing nozzles and the installation of a booster pump system. This design significantly increases the cleaning throughput per unit time, drastically reduces labor costs and operation time, and ensures the uniformity and thoroughness of the rinsing effect through precise water flow control, providing a reliable facility guarantee for the smooth conduct of high-quality animal experiments. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of existing single-gun head cage cleaning tools, such as low efficiency and insufficient cleaning effect, and to provide a cage cleaning tool.

[0004] The present invention solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution:

[0005] A cage cleaning tool includes a nozzle assembly, a water pipe, and a housing. The water pipe connects a water supply system to the nozzle assembly, and the water supply system supplies water to the nozzle assembly through the water pipe. The housing is used to house the nozzle assembly and the water pipe. The nozzle assembly includes multiple nozzle units, and the cage to be cleaned includes multiple cage units. The spacing between two adjacent nozzle units arranged laterally corresponds to the size and spacing of two adjacent cage units arranged laterally, and / or, the spacing between two adjacent nozzle units arranged longitudinally corresponds to the size and spacing of two adjacent cage units arranged longitudinally.

[0006] In this solution, the spacing between multiple nozzle units is adapted to the size of the cage to be rinsed, and the spacing between the nozzle units is adapted to the relative positional relationship of the multiple cage units, thus achieving spatial matching with the overall size of the cage to be rinsed and the arrangement of the multiple cage units within it. This precise correspondence ensures that each nozzle unit can simultaneously and directly align with one cage unit, thereby achieving synchronous and full-coverage rinsing of the entire cage assembly. This design not only significantly improves the cleaning efficiency of multi-cage systems but also effectively simplifies the operation process and avoids the tediousness of repetitive positioning by precisely matching the correspondence between nozzle units and cage units.

[0007] Preferably, the cage cleaning tool further includes a pump, which is disposed in the housing, and the water pipe connects the pump, the water supply system, and the nozzle assembly.

[0008] In this solution, a pump is installed inside the tank, and connected to the water supply system and nozzle assembly via water pipes. The pump, as the core power unit, pressurizes the water flow, significantly increasing the velocity of the water jet from the nozzle. This not only increases the dynamic impact force of the water flow, more effectively removing stubborn stains from the tray surface, but also enhances the shearing effect of the water flow, thus achieving efficient removal of oily residues and particulate matter. Ultimately, while ensuring thorough cleaning, the rinsing time for a single tray is significantly reduced, achieving a simultaneous improvement in cleaning efficiency and quality.

[0009] Preferably, the horizontal spacing between two adjacent gun head units is between 90cm and 110cm.

[0010] Preferably, the vertical spacing between two adjacent gun head units is between 90cm and 110cm.

[0011] Preferably, the height difference between the lowest point of the gun head assembly and the ground is between 30cm and 60cm.

[0012] In this solution, based on the dimensions of a single cage to be rinsed being 100cm long, 75cm wide, and 113cm high, when the cages are stacked in an array, the distance between the centers of two adjacent cages in the horizontal direction is 100cm, and the distance between the centers of two adjacent cages in the vertical direction is 113cm. By setting the horizontal and vertical spacing between two adjacent nozzles to be 90cm-110cm, the nozzles can be aligned with the center of the cage to be rinsed, allowing the water flow to directly reach the tray and back plate of the cage. This facilitates the direct removal of dirt adhering to the tray and back plate by the high-pressure water flow. This system adopts a centralized rinsing design, ensuring that all cages can be treated simultaneously and without discrimination. This approach guarantees the uniformity and thoroughness of the cleaning effect, effectively preventing cross-contamination and unsanitary areas. Furthermore, it optimizes the traditional sequential operation into parallel operation, significantly shortening the overall operation cycle, thereby improving operational efficiency while directly reducing the required labor and time costs.

[0013] Preferably, the housing further includes rollers, which are mounted on the lower part of the housing.

[0014] Preferably, the cage cleaning tool further includes a fixing mechanism, which is located on the side of the box facing the gun head assembly. The fixing mechanism is used to mount the gun head assembly, and the gun head assembly is movably connected to the fixing mechanism.

[0015] In this solution, a fixing mechanism is set on the side of the box facing the nozzle assembly to support the nozzle assembly, so that the nozzle assembly can be mounted on the box to wash the cage, which reduces the difficulty of operation and reduces labor consumption.

[0016] Preferably, a mechanical joint is provided at the connection between the fixing mechanism and the gun head assembly.

[0017] Preferably, a spherical sub-joint is provided at the connection between the fixing mechanism and the gun head assembly, and the gun head assembly can rotate around the spherical sub-joint.

[0018] In this solution, a spherical sub-joint is set at the connection between the fixing mechanism and the gun head assembly, allowing the gun head assembly to rotate around the spherical sub-joint. The spherical sub-joint allows the connecting part to rotate around three axes at the center of the sphere, that is, it has three rotational degrees of freedom, which can adapt to very complex angle changes and direction adjustments. It can also transfer the load through the spherical contact, with a relatively large contact area and more uniform stress distribution. Under the action of the spherical sub-joint, the gun head assembly can rotate to clean the cage to be washed, so that the high-pressure water flow can directly wash the entire cage, achieving efficient cleaning without dead corners.

[0019] Preferably, the housing is provided with a water pipe rack for storing the water pipes.

[0020] Preferably, the gun head assembly further includes a gun head bracket, the gun head unit is fixedly mounted on the gun head bracket, the cage cleaning tool further includes a fixing mechanism, the gun head bracket is movably connected to the fixing mechanism, and a spherical sub-joint is provided at the connection between the fixing mechanism and the gun head bracket.

[0021] Preferably, the nozzle support is connected to the water pipe, and the nozzle support is provided with a pipe passage for transporting water from the water pipe to the nozzle unit.

[0022] Preferably, the nozzle assembly further includes a valve group unit, which is used to control the water pressure and water flow of the nozzle unit, and the valve group unit independently controls each nozzle unit.

[0023] In this solution, by setting up valve group units to independently control each individual nozzle, the nozzle assembly can clean the cage to be rinsed simultaneously or clean the individual cage to be rinsed separately, which has a high degree of operational flexibility.

[0024] Preferably, the end of the gun head unit is inclined in the vertical direction.

[0025] Preferably, the angle between the end extension direction of the nozzle unit and the plane of the bottom tray of the cage to be rinsed is less than 90°.

[0026] In this design, the end of the nozzle unit is tilted vertically, and the angle between the extension direction of the nozzle unit's end and the plane of the bottom tray of the cage to be rinsed is less than 90°. The extension direction of the nozzle unit's outlet intersects the plane of the tray or back plate of the cage to be rinsed. This allows the high-pressure water flow to directly rinse the tray or back plate, ensuring a direct impact on the surface to be cleaned. This design maximizes water flow energy and coverage area, effectively removing dried and clump-like dirt and avoiding blind spots that may exist in traditional flooding or angled spraying.

[0027] The positive and progressive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0028] By adjusting the spacing between multiple nozzle units to match the size of the cage to be rinsed, and by aligning the spacing between the nozzle units with the relative positions of the cage units, a spatial match is achieved between the overall size of the cage and the arrangement of its individual units. This precise correspondence ensures that each nozzle unit can simultaneously and directly align with one cage unit, enabling synchronous and full-coverage rinsing of the entire cage assembly. This design not only significantly improves the cleaning efficiency of multi-cage systems but also simplifies the operation process and avoids the tediousness of repetitive positioning through a cleaning mode that precisely matches the correspondence between nozzle units and cage units. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of a cage cleaning tool according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2 This is a side view of a cage cleaning tool according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0032] Cage Cleaning Tools 001

[0033] Gun head assembly 1

[0034] Gunhead Single Target 11

[0035] Gun head support 12

[0036] Water pipe 2

[0037] Water pipe rack 21

[0038] Box 3

[0039] Pump 4

[0040] 5 rollers

[0041] Fixed mechanism 6

[0042] 61 spherical joint Detailed Implementation

[0043] The present invention will be described more clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings, using a preferred embodiment.

[0044] like Figures 1-2As shown, this embodiment provides a cage cleaning tool 001, which includes a nozzle assembly 1, a water pipe 2, and a housing 3. The water pipe 2 connects a water supply system and the nozzle assembly 1. The water supply system supplies water to the nozzle assembly 1 through the water pipe 2. The housing 3 is used to store the nozzle assembly 1 and the water pipe 2. The nozzle assembly 1 includes multiple nozzle units 11. The cage to be cleaned includes multiple cage units. The spacing between two adjacent nozzle units 11 arranged laterally corresponds to the size and spacing between two adjacent cage units arranged laterally. The spacing between two adjacent nozzle units 11 arranged longitudinally corresponds to the size and spacing between two adjacent cage units arranged longitudinally.

[0045] This embodiment achieves precise spatial matching between the rinsing system and the cage system. By setting the spacing between each nozzle unit 11 according to the overall dimensions of the cage to be rinsed and the specific arrangement of its multiple cage units, a one-to-one spatial relationship is formed between each nozzle unit 11 and the cage assembly. This ensures that during the rinsing process, each nozzle unit 11 can simultaneously and directly align with a specific cage unit, thereby achieving efficient and thorough full-coverage synchronous rinsing of the entire cage assembly. This mode not only greatly improves the cleaning efficiency of the multi-cage system but also fundamentally simplifies the operation process due to its precise positioning characteristics, avoiding the tedious steps of repeatedly adjusting the positioning, and significantly improving the convenience of operation and the overall efficiency of the system.

[0046] In this embodiment, the nozzle support 12 is connected to the water pipe 2. The nozzle support 12 has a pipe passage for transporting water from the water pipe 2 to the nozzle unit 11. There are four nozzle units 11, arranged in an array along the horizontal and vertical directions. The relative positions of each nozzle unit 11 are fixed. The cage to be rinsed is a combination of four stacked cage units. Each cage unit is 100cm long, 75cm wide, and 113cm high. There are two cage combinations in the horizontal and two in the vertical directions. The cage combination is arranged in a vertically placed grid pattern. The cage combination is 200cm long, 75cm wide, and 226cm high. The horizontal spacing between two adjacent nozzle units 11 in the nozzle assembly 1 is 100cm, and the vertical spacing between two adjacent nozzle units 11 is 90cm. The lowest point of the nozzle assembly 1 is... The ground level difference is 30cm. The bottom nozzle unit 11 corresponds to the tray of the cage unit to be rinsed placed on the ground. The top nozzle unit 11 is 120cm above the ground and corresponds to the tray of the cage unit to be rinsed on the second layer from the bottom. The horizontal distance between the centers of the cages arranged horizontally is 100cm. The spacing between two adjacent nozzle units 11 arranged horizontally is the same as the horizontal distance between the centers of the cages arranged horizontally, so that the water flow of the nozzle unit 11 can cover the main area of ​​the cage to be rinsed. The four nozzle units 11 correspond to the four cage units respectively, ensuring that all cage units can be treated synchronously and without discrimination, ensuring the uniformity and thoroughness of the cleaning effect, and effectively preventing cross-contamination and sanitary dead corners.

[0047] Furthermore, the end of the nozzle unit 11 is inclined vertically, and the angle between the extension direction of the nozzle unit 11 and the plane of the bottom tray of the cage to be rinsed is less than 90°. Through directional rinsing, the extension direction of the nozzle unit 11's outlet is precisely aligned with the plane of the tray or back plate of the cage to be rinsed, ensuring that the high-pressure water flow can be perpendicularly injected into the target surface. This method maximizes the transfer of water kinetic energy and optimizes the coverage area, thereby effectively removing stubborn stains and fundamentally avoiding the cleaning blind spots that are easily generated by traditional flooding or oblique spraying methods.

[0048] In other embodiments, the spacing of the nozzle units 11 can be adjusted according to different cage sizes or different cage unit combinations, so as to achieve the effect that a single nozzle unit 11 corresponds to rinsing a single cage unit, and each nozzle unit 11 can simultaneously perform the cleaning work of the cage combination to be rinsed; or the nozzle units 11 can be moved relative to each other to change the array relationship between the nozzle units 11, so as to adapt to the special cleaning needs of cages of different sizes or different positions of cages, which will not be elaborated here.

[0049] like Figures 1-2As shown, in this embodiment, the cage cleaning tool 001 further includes a fixing mechanism 6. The fixing mechanism 6 is located on the side of the housing 3 facing the nozzle assembly 1. The fixing mechanism 6 is used to mount the nozzle assembly 1. The nozzle assembly 1 also includes a nozzle support 12. The nozzle assembly 1 is movably connected to the fixing mechanism 6 through the nozzle support 12. A mechanical joint is provided at the connection between the fixing mechanism 6 and the nozzle support 12. Specifically, the mechanical joint is a spherical sub-joint 61. The nozzle assembly 1 can rotate around the spherical sub-joint 61 through the nozzle support 12. The spherical sub-joint 61 provides the nozzle assembly 1 with rotational freedom in three dimensions of spatial coordinates, so that the nozzle assembly 1 can rotate to expand the coverage area of ​​the water flow. The fixing mechanism 6 and the spherical sub-joint cooperate to enable the nozzle assembly 1 to make a wide range of flexible deflection and adaptive angle adjustment, thereby accurately guiding the spray coverage area of ​​the high-pressure water flow to the surface of the cage tray or back plate to be cleaned. This multi-degree-of-freedom adjustment capability allows the water flow to effectively reach corners and complex contours that are difficult to access with traditional fixed or single-degree-of-freedom nozzles, significantly expanding the physical boundaries of cleaning and ensuring thorough cleaning without blind spots, greatly improving the comprehensiveness and thoroughness of rinsing. At the same time, this structure simplifies the alignment process; operators can achieve precise rinsing through the adaptive rotation of the nozzle without performing extremely precise initial positioning, thus significantly improving operational convenience and overall work efficiency while ensuring cleaning effectiveness.

[0050] In other embodiments, the spherical subjoint 61 can also be replaced by mechanical joints such as universal joints and hinges to provide the gun head assembly 1 with rotational freedom in a fixed direction to fulfill the specific cleaning requirements of the cage, which will not be elaborated here.

[0051] In addition, the nozzle assembly 1 also includes a valve group unit, which is used to control the water pressure and water output of the nozzle unit 11. The valve group unit independently controls each nozzle unit 11. By setting the valve group unit to independently control each nozzle unit 11, the nozzle assembly 1 can clean the cage to be rinsed at the same time, or clean the individual cage to be rinsed separately, which has a high degree of operational flexibility.

[0052] like Figures 1-2 As shown, in this embodiment, the cage cleaning tool 001 also includes a pump 4, which is installed in the housing 3. The water pipe 2 connects the pump 4, the water supply system, and the nozzle assembly 1. When it is necessary to pressurize the water flow during cleaning, the water pipe 2 is connected to the water pump, which pumps the water flow into the nozzle assembly 1. When high-pressure water flow is not required, the water pipe 2 can be detached from the water pump and directly connected to the water supply system. The housing 3 also includes rollers 5 and a water pipe rack 21. The rollers 5 are installed at the lower part of the housing 3, and the water pipe rack 21 is used to store the water pipe 2.

[0053] While specific embodiments of this utility model have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are merely illustrative examples, and the scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of this utility model, but all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cage cleaning tool, comprising a nozzle assembly, a water pipe, and a housing, wherein the water pipe connects a water supply system to the nozzle assembly, the water supply system supplies water to the nozzle assembly through the water pipe, and the housing is used to house the nozzle assembly and the water pipe, characterized in that, The nozzle assembly includes multiple nozzle units, and the cage to be rinsed includes multiple cage units. The spacing between two adjacent nozzle units arranged laterally corresponds to the size and spacing between two adjacent cage units arranged laterally, and / or, the spacing between two adjacent nozzle units arranged longitudinally corresponds to the size and spacing between two adjacent cage units arranged longitudinally.

2. The cage cleaning tool as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cage cleaning tool also includes a pump, which is installed in the housing, and the water pipe connects the pump, the water supply system, and the nozzle assembly.

3. The cage cleaning tool as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The horizontal spacing between two adjacent gun head units ranges from 90cm to 110cm; And / or, the vertical spacing between two adjacent gun head units is 90cm to 110cm; And / or, the height difference between the lowest point of the gun head assembly and the ground is in the range of 30cm to 60cm.

4. The cage cleaning tool as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing also includes rollers, which are installed at the bottom of the housing.

5. The cage cleaning tool as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cage cleaning tool also includes a fixing mechanism, which is located on the side of the box facing the gun head assembly. The fixing mechanism is used to mount the gun head assembly, and the gun head assembly is movably connected to the fixing mechanism.

6. The cage cleaning tool as described in claim 5, characterized in that, A mechanical joint is provided at the connection between the fixing mechanism and the gun head assembly; And / or, a spherical sub-joint is provided at the connection between the fixing mechanism and the gun head assembly, and the gun head assembly can rotate around the spherical sub-joint.

7. The cage cleaning tool as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is equipped with a water pipe rack, which is used to store the water pipes.

8. The cage cleaning tool as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The gun head assembly also includes a gun head bracket, and the gun head unit is fixedly mounted on the gun head bracket. The cage cleaning tool also includes a fixing mechanism, and the gun head bracket is movably connected to the fixing mechanism. A spherical sub-joint is provided at the connection between the fixing mechanism and the gun head bracket. And / or, the nozzle support is connected to the water pipe, and the nozzle support is provided with a pipe passage for transporting water from the water pipe to the nozzle unit.

9. The cage cleaning tool as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The nozzle assembly also includes a valve group unit, which is used to control the water pressure and water flow of the nozzle unit. The valve group unit independently controls each nozzle unit.

10. The cage cleaning tool as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the gun head unit is inclined in the vertical direction; And / or, the angle between the end extension direction of the nozzle unit and the plane of the bottom tray of the cage to be rinsed is less than 90°.

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