A group of ferrets living in a separate rest bin

Abstract

The utility model relates to pet feeding equipment technical field, especially disclose a kind of chinchilla group living partition type rest bin, including pedestal bin and partition type function bin, press locking latch makes locking latch completely enter the inside of recess, after inserting the inside of positioning slide rail with positioning plate, when pedestal bin and partition type function bin mutually adhere, recess is located below positioning slide rail, locking latch moves out recess and limits the movement of positioning plate, hook synchronous clamping locking latch, form double fixed mechanism, guarantee rest bin overall structure stability, the assembly of pedestal bin and partition type function bin can be completed without additional tool, and also can be quickly separated when disassembling, save the time and energy of feeder, continue the advantage of layered design, each independent space can satisfy the different behavior demand of chinchilla, reduce individual interference, simultaneously, the flexible dismounting characteristic makes operating efficiency high, reduce the work burden of feeder, satisfy the actual demand of flexible adjustment layout in chinchilla daily feeding process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pet breeding equipment technology, and in particular to a ferret-type partitioned resting pod. Background Technology

[0002] As social carnivores, ferrets exhibit complex social behaviors and spatial utilization patterns in their natural environment. Studies have shown significant individual behavioral differences within ferret groups: some individuals prefer vertical space activities, often choosing high areas such as hammocks and pipes for resting and a sense of security; some ferrets tend to be more grounded, preferring to forage and explore near the ground; while others frequently move between different heights, demonstrating diverse activity habits. To simulate their natural habitat, partitioned resting enclosures, through a multi-layered, three-dimensional structure, can provide each ferret with a relatively independent activity space. This not only effectively reduces conflicts arising from territoriality among individuals but also allows for intensive management by providing food bowls, waterers, toys, and other facilities in designated areas, meeting the dual needs of ferrets in their social lives—the need for both social interaction and independent space.

[0003] However, most of the partitioned resting pens on the market currently use bolts to connect multiple pens. While the bolted structure can provide stable connection strength, when keepers need to adjust the layout of the ferret's habitat or perform cleaning and maintenance on the resting pens, they need to repeatedly tighten and loosen the bolts using tools. The entire disassembly and assembly process takes a long time on average, and frequent operation can easily lead to problems such as stripped bolt threads and worn screw holes, affecting the lifespan of the resting pens and reducing operational efficiency. This greatly increases the workload of keepers and cannot meet the actual needs of ferrets to flexibly adjust the layout in daily life. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a ferret-style partitioned resting enclosure. It solves the problem that most partitioned resting enclosures use bolts to connect multiple enclosures. While bolted structures provide stable connection strength, when keepers need to adjust the ferret's habitat layout or perform cleaning and maintenance, they must repeatedly tighten and loosen the bolts using tools. This process is time-consuming on average, and frequent operation can easily lead to bolt stripping and wear of the bolt holes, affecting the lifespan of the resting enclosure and reducing operational efficiency. This significantly increases the workload of keepers and fails to meet the practical needs of ferrets for flexible layout adjustments during daily care.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A ferret colony with partitioned resting compartments includes a base compartment and partitioned functional compartments. Both ends of the partitioned functional compartments are equipped with connecting mechanisms for connecting to the base compartment. Each connecting mechanism includes a rotating positioning shaft, a positioning plate, and a positioning slide rail. The rotating positioning shaft is fixedly installed on the outside of the partitioned functional compartments. The positioning plate is rotatably connected to the outside of the rotating positioning shaft. The positioning slide rail is fixedly installed on the outside of the base compartment, and the positioning plate is slidably connected to the inside of the positioning slide rail. Each positioning plate has a storage box on its outside, and each positioning plate also has a fixing mechanism for installing the storage box. Each fixing mechanism includes a groove, a locking pin, and a hook. The groove is located on the outside of the positioning plate, one end of the locking pin is slidably connected to the inside of the groove, and the hook is engaged with the inside of the locking pin. The storage box is fixedly installed on the end of the hook. The storage box centrally stores items for easy access and tidying, keeping the resting compartment clean. The hook connects the storage box to the connecting mechanism, preventing accidental slippage of the locking pin and thus improving structural stability.

[0006] Preferably, each positioning plate has a limiting groove on one side corresponding to the groove, the limiting groove is connected to the inside of the groove, and a limiting block is slidably connected inside each limiting groove. The limiting block is fixedly installed on the outside of the locking pin to prevent parts from being lost, while ensuring the straightness of the locking pin when it moves and improving the smoothness of operation.

[0007] Preferably, each hook is provided with a limiting spring on the outside to restrict the movement of the hook, and each hook is provided with an elastic deformation groove on the outside. One end of the limiting spring is fixedly connected to the inside of the elastic deformation groove, and the other end extends outward to prevent the hook from accidentally disengaging from the locking pin and to ensure that the storage box is firmly fixed.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom of the compartmentalized functional compartment is equipped with a rubber pad to reduce wear between components and extend the service life of the rest compartment.

[0009] Preferred configuration: Both ends of the bottom of the compartmentalized functional compartment are fixedly installed with support bases, and both ends of the rubber pad are provided with slots. The rubber pads are snapped onto the outside of the support bases through the slots. The compartmentalized functional compartments are placed directly on the ground through the support bases, avoiding direct contact between the bottom of the compartmentalized functional compartments and the ground, thus preventing wear.

[0010] Preferred: Each storage box is fixedly equipped with a handle on the outside for easy movement during cleaning.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: Abandoning the traditional, cumbersome bolt tightening method, the locking pin is pressed down to fully engage with the groove. Then, the positioning plate is inserted into the positioning rail. Once the base and the compartments are in contact, the groove is positioned below the rail, and the locking pin moves out of the groove to restrict the positioning plate's movement. Simultaneously, the hook engages with the locking pin, forming a double-fixing mechanism. This ensures a stable connection between the compartments and the base during the ferret's daily activities, guaranteeing the overall structural stability of the resting area. Assembly of the base and compartments can be completed without additional tools, and disassembly is quick and easy, saving the breeder's time and effort. Continuing the advantages of the layered design, each independent space meets the different behavioral needs of the ferret, reducing individual interference. The flexible assembly and disassembly characteristics ensure high operational efficiency and prevent bolt stripping or screw hole wear, extending the resting area's lifespan, reducing the breeder's workload, and meeting the practical needs of flexibly adjusting the layout during daily ferret care. Attached Figure Description

[0012] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Structural diagram of the central base compartment; Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 Structural diagram of a partitioned functional compartment; Figure 4 This utility model Figure 1 Structural diagram of the storage box; Figure 5 This utility model Figure 1 Structural diagram of the center positioning plate; Figure 6 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0014] Legend: 1. Base compartment; 2. Divided functional compartment; 3. Positioning plate; 4. Positioning slide rail; 5. Storage box; 6. Groove; 7. Locking pin; 8. Hook; 9. Limiting groove; 10. Limiting block; 11. Limiting spring; 12. Elastic deformation groove; 13. Rubber pad; 14. Support base; 15. Slot; 16. Handle; 17. Rotary positioning shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0015] This application provides a ferret-style partitioned resting enclosure, effectively solving the problem that most partitioned resting enclosures use bolts to connect multiple enclosures. While bolted structures provide stable connection strength, when keepers need to adjust the layout of the ferret's habitat or perform cleaning and maintenance on the resting enclosure, they need to repeatedly tighten and loosen the bolts using tools. The entire disassembly and assembly process is time-consuming on average, and frequent operation can easily lead to problems such as stripped bolt threads and worn screw holes, affecting the service life of the resting enclosure and resulting in low operational efficiency. This greatly increases the workload of keepers and cannot meet the actual needs of flexibly adjusting the layout during the daily feeding of ferrets.

[0016] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the technical solution in this application effectively solves the problem that most partitioned resting pens use bolts to fix multiple pens together. While bolt-fixed structures provide stable connection strength, when keepers need to adjust the layout of the ferret's habitat or perform cleaning and maintenance on the resting pens, they need to repeatedly tighten and loosen the bolts using tools. The entire disassembly and assembly process is time-consuming on average, and frequent operation can easily lead to problems such as stripped bolt threads and worn screw holes, affecting the service life of the resting pens and resulting in low operational efficiency. This greatly increases the workload of keepers and cannot meet the actual needs of flexibly adjusting the layout during the daily feeding of ferrets. The overall approach is as follows: To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a ferret colony with partitioned resting compartments, including a base compartment 1 and partitioned functional compartments 2. Both ends of the partitioned functional compartments 2 are provided with connecting mechanisms for connecting to the base compartment 1. The connecting mechanisms include a rotating positioning shaft 17, a positioning plate 3, and a positioning slide rail 4. The rotating positioning shaft 17 is fixedly installed on the outside of the partitioned functional compartments 2, the positioning plate 3 is rotatably connected to the outside of the rotating positioning shaft 17, and the positioning slide rail 4 is fixedly installed on the outside of the base compartment 1. The positioning plate 3 is slidably connected to the inside of the positioning slide rail 4. Each positioning plate 3 has a storage box 5 on its outside, and each positioning plate 3 has a fixing mechanism for installing the storage box 5. Each fixing mechanism includes a groove 6, a locking pin 7, and a hook 8. The groove 6 is located on the outside of the positioning plate 3, one end of the locking pin 7 is slidably connected to the inside of the groove 6, the hook 8 is engaged with the inside of the locking pin 7, and the storage box 5 is fixedly installed on the end of the hook 8.

[0017] The rotating positioning shaft 17 can be used to position the positioning plate 3. The positioning slide rail 4 provides an insertion channel and support for the positioning plate 3, restricting the lateral movement of the positioning plate 3 and ensuring the alignment of the base compartment 1 and the partitioned functional compartment 2 when connected, avoiding assembly misalignment and simplifying the connection operation. The storage box 5 centrally stores items for easy access and also facilitates user organization, keeping the rest compartment tidy. The groove 6 provides sliding space for the locking pin 7. By fully inserting into the groove or partially removing it, the locking and unlocking of the positioning plate 3 and the positioning slide rail 4 are controlled. The hook 8 allows the storage box 5 to engage with the connecting mechanism, preventing the locking pin 7 from accidentally sliding and causing the connection to loosen, thus improving structural stability.

[0018] Each positioning plate 3 has a limiting groove 9 on one side corresponding to the groove 6. The limiting groove 9 communicates with the interior of the groove 6. A limiting block 10 is slidably connected inside each limiting groove 9. The limiting block 10 is fixedly installed on the outside of the locking pin 7. The limiting block 10 cooperates with the limiting groove 9 to prevent the locking pin 7 from completely dislodging from the groove 6, avoiding the loss of parts, while ensuring the straightness of the locking pin 7 when it moves, and improving the smoothness of operation.

[0019] Each hook 8 is provided with a limiting spring 11 on its exterior to restrict the movement of the hook 8. Each hook 8 is provided with an elastic deformation groove 12 on its exterior. One end of the limiting spring 11 is fixedly connected to the interior of the elastic deformation groove 12, and the other end extends outward. The limiting spring 11 clamps the locking pin 7 through elastic deformation to restrict the movement of the hook 8. The elastic deformation groove 12 provides deformation space for the spring, preventing the hook 8 from accidentally disengaging from the locking pin 7 and ensuring that the storage box 5 is firmly fixed.

[0020] The bottom of the compartment 2 is equipped with a rubber pad 13. When the base compartment 1 and the compartment 2 are in contact, the rubber pad 13 can effectively buffer the impact force generated when the two come into contact, avoid startling the ferret due to collision, and also reduce wear between parts and extend the service life of the rest compartment.

[0021] Both ends of the bottom of the compartment 2 are fixedly installed with support bases 14, and both ends of the rubber pad 13 are provided with slots 15. The rubber pad 13 is snapped onto the outside of the support base 14 through the slots 15. After the compartment 2 is separated from the base compartment 1, it can be placed directly on the ground through the support base 14 to avoid the bottom of the compartment 2 directly contacting the ground and causing wear. The support base 14 also provides a stable support point for the installation of the rubber pad 13 and prevents the rubber pad 13 from shifting.

[0022] Each storage box 5 is fixedly equipped with a handle 16 on the outside, making it easy to move the storage box 5 during cleaning.

[0023] Example 1: When connecting the base compartment 1 and the partitioned functional compartment 2 in actual operation, the owner should first place the base compartment 1 stably in the selected position, ensuring it is level to provide a stable foundation for subsequent assembly. When connecting the base compartment 1 and the partitioned functional compartment 2, press the locking pin 7 to fully engage with the groove 6. Then, insert the positioning plate 3 into the positioning slide rail 4. After the base compartment 1 and the partitioned functional compartment 2 are in contact, the groove 6 is located below the positioning slide rail 4. At this point, pull the locking pin 7 to partially move it out of the groove 6, thus restricting the movement of the positioning plate 3. The hook 8 then engages with the locking pin 7. At this point, the storage box 5 is installed, and the movement of the locking pin 7 is restricted. After the storage box 5 is installed, it can not only centrally store the ferret's toys, food, and water. The enclosure contains items such as containers, making it convenient for keepers to access and organize, keeping the resting area clean and tidy. When the ferrets use the resting area, the partitioned functional compartment 2 is securely connected to the base compartment 1, forming multiple independent yet interconnected spaces. This meets the needs of ferrets for separate resting when living in groups. Ferrets can move around in the base compartment 1 and also rest in the partitioned functional compartment 2. The assembly of the base compartment 1 and the partitioned functional compartment 2 can be completed without additional tools, and they can also be quickly separated during disassembly, saving keepers time and effort. Continuing the advantages of the layered design, each independent space can meet the different behavioral needs of the ferrets, reducing individual interference. At the same time, the flexible assembly and disassembly features make the operation efficient, reducing the workload of keepers and meeting the practical needs of flexibly adjusting the layout during the daily care of ferrets.

[0024] Example 2: Push the storage box 5 upwards to disengage the hook 8 from the locking pin 7. Then push the locking pin 7 to fully engage the groove 6. Push it upwards to disengage the positioning plate 3 from the positioning slide rail 4. At this point, the base compartment 1 and the partitioned functional compartment 2 are separated. The rubber pad 13 can then be disconnected from the support base 14. After the base compartment 1 and the partitioned functional compartment 2 are separated, the rubber pad 13 can be further disconnected from the support base 14. In practice, the rubber pad 13 can be pulled to detach it from the support base 14. The partitioned functional compartment 2 can then be placed directly on the ground via the support base 14, preventing the bottom of the partitioned functional compartment 2 from directly contacting the ground and causing wear, thus providing good protection for the partitioned functional compartment 2. After separation, the base enclosure 1 and the partitioned functional enclosure 2 can be cleaned separately by the breeder. For example, the inside of the enclosure can be wiped with a mild detergent and a soft cloth to remove stains and odors. The breeder can also check for any damage or wear on the parts and repair or replace them in time. The storage box 5 can also be cleaned separately to ensure it is clean and hygienic. After cleaning, the storage box 5, rubber pad 13 and other parts can be properly stored away for the next assembly and use. At the same time, the breeder can also readjust the layout of the base enclosure 1 and the partitioned functional enclosure 2 according to actual needs.

[0025] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A ferret colony with partitioned resting compartments, comprising a base compartment (1) and partitioned functional compartments (2), characterized in that, Both ends of the partitioned functional compartment (2) are provided with a connecting mechanism for connecting the base compartment (1). The connecting mechanism includes a rotary positioning shaft (17), a positioning plate (3), and a positioning slide rail (4). The rotating positioning shaft (17) is fixedly installed on the outside of the partitioned functional compartment (2), the positioning plate (3) is rotatably connected to the outside of the rotating positioning shaft (17), the positioning slide rail (4) is fixedly installed on the outside of the base compartment (1), and the positioning plate (3) is slidably connected to the inside of the positioning slide rail (4). Each positioning plate (3) is provided with a storage box (5) on its exterior. Each positioning plate (3) is provided with a fixing mechanism for installing the storage box (5) on its exterior. Each fixing mechanism includes a groove (6), a locking pin (7), and a hook (8).

2. The ferret colony-type resting pod as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The groove (6) is opened on the outside of the positioning plate (3), one end of the locking pin (7) is slidably connected to the inside of the groove (6), the hook (8) is snapped into the inside of the locking pin (7), and the storage box (5) is fixedly installed on the end of the hook (8).

3. The ferret colony-type resting pod as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Each positioning plate (3) has a limiting groove (9) on one side corresponding to the groove (6). The limiting groove (9) communicates with the interior of the groove (6). A limiting block (10) is slidably connected inside each limiting groove (9). The limiting block (10) is fixedly installed on the outside of the locking pin (7).

4. The ferret colony-type resting pod as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Each hook (8) is provided with a limiting spring (11) for limiting the movement of the hook (8), and each hook (8) is provided with an elastic deformation groove (12). One end of the limiting spring (11) is fixedly connected to the inside of the elastic deformation groove (12), and the other end extends outward.

5. A ferret colony-type resting pod as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the compartmentalized functional compartment (2) is provided with a rubber pad (13).

6. The ferret colony-type resting pod as described in claim 5, characterized in that, Both ends of the bottom of the partitioned functional compartment (2) are fixedly installed with support bases (14).

7. A ferret colony-type resting pod as described in claim 6, characterized in that, Both ends of the rubber pad (13) are provided with slots (15), and the rubber pad (13) is snapped onto the outside of the support base (14) through the slots (15).

8. The ferret colony-type resting pod as described in claim 7, characterized in that, Each of the storage boxes (5) is fixedly fitted with a handle (16) on the outside.

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