A cage for facilitating the disposal of faeces

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cage convenient to handle excrement relates to cage technical field, including cage body, the top surface middle part of cage body is equipped with the rectangular groove, the inner wall one end of rectangular groove is hinged and is equipped with the cage door, the inner wall other end of rectangular groove is fixedly connected and is equipped with the limiting board, the bottom surface of cage door abuts against the top surface of limiting board, the bottom surface four corners of cage body all are fixedly connected and are equipped with the support leg, and the bottom bracket is fixedly connected and is equipped with between the opposite face of support leg. The utility model discloses through the cooperation of upper scraper and lower scraper, and upper scraper slips along the guide sliding slot of bottom bracket, and lower scraper moves synchronously, and it is convenient for the excrement on the top surface of bottom bracket and the top surface of support plate to scrape and remove, improves the thoroughness of excrement cleaning, and then through the cooperation of conveyer belt and handle, and the conveyer belt is driven to run by handle, and it is convenient for the excrement of scraping to shift to the specified position, and finally solves the problem that the excrement of existing cage cleaning needs to remove animal, and the operation is complicated and time -consuming, and the excrement shift needs manual collection and is easy to pollute the environment, improves the efficiency and convenience of excrement treatment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cage technology, and in particular to a cage that facilitates the handling of feces. Background Technology

[0002] Cages are commonly used equipment in breeding, experimental and other settings, and timely disposal of feces in cages is crucial for keeping cages clean, preventing the growth of bacteria and ensuring the health of animals in cages.

[0003] The existing cages have a simple bottom structure, with feces accumulating directly on the cage bottom or support plate. Cleaning requires removing the animals from the cage and then manually wiping and rinsing the cage bottom or support plate, which is cumbersome and time-consuming. The feces removed need to be manually collected into designated containers, increasing the workload of operators, and the feces are prone to spillage during the transfer process, polluting the surrounding environment. Therefore, improvements are needed to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a cage that facilitates the handling of feces.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a cage for easy handling of feces, comprising a cage body, a rectangular groove in the middle of the top surface of the cage body, a cage door hinged to one end of the inner wall of the rectangular groove, a limiting plate fixedly connected to the other end of the inner wall of the rectangular groove, the bottom surface of the cage door abutting the top surface of the limiting plate, support legs fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom surface of the cage body, and a base frame fixedly connected between the opposite surfaces of the support legs.

[0006] Preferably, the top surface of the limiting plate is symmetrically provided with two latches, the cage door is provided with a through hole corresponding to the shape of the latch, and the upper surface of the opposite side of the latch is provided with a fixing through hole.

[0007] Preferably, a support plate is provided at the bottom surface of the base frame, and upright plates are provided on three sides of the top surface of the support plate to be fixed to the base frame. Multiple guide grooves are provided at equal intervals on the base frame. An upper scraper is provided on the top surface of the base frame along the guide grooves. A lower scraper is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the upper scraper through the guide grooves. The top end of the lower scraper abuts against the bottom surface of the base frame, and the bottom end of the lower scraper abuts against the top surface of the support plate.

[0008] Preferably, connecting plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the lower scraper, and a pull plate located on the outer wall of one side of the support leg is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting plate. A pull groove is formed in the middle of the top surface of the pull plate.

[0009] Preferably, a baffle for abutting against the upper scraper is fixedly provided at one end of the top surface of the base frame, a conveyor belt is installed on the side of the support plate where there is no upright plate, and an installation plate is provided at the bottom end of the baffle on the top surface of the conveyor belt, and a spring clip with a corresponding snap-fit ​​groove is installed on the installation plate.

[0010] Preferably, a connecting rod is coaxially fixed to one end of the conveyor belt, a handle is coaxially fixed to one end of the connecting rod, a fixing block is provided on one side of the connecting rod and mounted on the conveyor belt, an inclined plate is fixed to one side of the fixing block, and one end of the inclined plate abuts against the conveyor belt.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model uses an upper scraper and a lower scraper in cooperation. The upper scraper slides along the guide groove of the base frame, and the lower scraper moves synchronously, which facilitates the scraping of feces on the top surface of the base frame and the top surface of the support plate, improving the thoroughness of feces cleaning and enabling feces cleaning without removing the animal. Furthermore, the conveyor belt and handle work together. Turning the handle drives the conveyor belt, which facilitates the transfer of scraped feces to a designated location, improving the convenience of feces transfer and enabling automatic feces collection. Ultimately, this solves the problems of existing cages requiring animal removal for feces cleaning, which is cumbersome and time-consuming, and the need for manual collection of feces which easily pollutes the environment, thus improving the efficiency and convenience of feces treatment. Attached Figure Description

[0012] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0013] Figure 1 This is a first-view schematic diagram of the overall structure proposed in this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a second-view schematic diagram of the overall structure proposed in this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the baffle structure proposed in this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the conveyor belt structure proposed in this utility model.

[0017] The numbers in the diagram are: 1. Cage body; 2. Cage door; 3. Pull plate; 4. Support leg; 5. Lock; 6. Base frame; 7. Upper scraper; 8. Baffle; 9. Spring clip; 10. Support plate; 11. Conveyor belt; 12. Handle; 13. Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0019] Example: See Figure 1-4 This utility model discloses a cage for easy handling of feces, comprising a cage body 1. A rectangular groove is formed in the center of the top surface of the cage body 1. A cage door 2 is hinged to one end of the inner wall of the rectangular groove, and a limiting plate is fixed to the other end of the inner wall of the rectangular groove. The bottom surface of the cage door 2 abuts against the top surface of the limiting plate. Support legs 4 are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom surface of the cage body 1, and a base frame 6 is fixedly connected between the opposite surfaces of the support legs 4. The cage body 1 is made of 304 stainless steel, which has good corrosion resistance and easy cleaning, and can extend the service life of the cage. The support legs 4 are made of Q235 steel. The surface is galvanized to enhance rust resistance. This section forms the main frame of the cage, providing habitat for the animals. The support legs 4 provide stable support for the cage body 1. The base frame 6 lays the foundation for the subsequent installation of feces cleaning components, improving the overall stability of the cage. Two latches 5 are symmetrically arranged on the top surface of the limiting plate. The cage door 2 has through holes corresponding to the shape of the latches 5. Fixing through holes are opened on the upper part of the opposite surface of the latches 5. The latches 5 are made of zinc alloy, which is high in strength and not easy to rust. The design of the through holes matches the latches 5. The lock 5 is designed to facilitate the insertion of the latch 5 to secure the cage door 2. The latch 5 engages with the through hole in the cage door 2, and the pin inside the through hole facilitates quick and easy securing of the cage door 2, improving the convenience of securing the cage door 2 and preventing animals from opening the cage door 2 and escaping. A support plate 10 is located on the bottom surface of the base frame 6. The top surface of the support plate 10 has three sides with upright plates fixed to the base frame 6. Multiple guide grooves are evenly spaced on the base frame 6. An upper scraper 7 slides along the guide grooves on the top surface of the base frame 6, and the bottom end of the upper scraper 7 passes through the guide groove and is fixed to the base frame 6. A lower scraper is provided, with its top end abutting against the bottom surface of the base frame 6 and its bottom end abutting against the top surface of the support plate 10. The support plate 10 is made of polyethylene, with a smooth surface that does not easily trap feces and is easy to clean. The upper scraper 7 and the lower scraper are made of rubber, which has a certain degree of elasticity and can fit tightly against the base frame 6 and the support plate 10. By sliding the upper scraper 7 along the guide groove and coordinating with the synchronous movement of the lower scraper, it is easy to thoroughly scrape off the feces on the base frame 6 and the support plate 10, thereby improving the thoroughness of feces cleaning and reducing feces residue.

[0020] In this invention, connecting plates are fixedly attached to both sides of the lower scraper. A pull plate 3 is fixedly attached to one end of each connecting plate to the outer wall of the support leg 4. A groove is formed in the center of the top surface of the pull plate 3. The connecting plates are made of stainless steel, ensuring a secure connection and enabling stable movement of the scraper. The pull plate 3 is made of engineering plastic, providing a comfortable grip and facilitating pulling by the operator. Through the cooperation of the pull plate 3 and the connecting plates, pulling the pull plate 3 moves the scraper, allowing the operator to control the scraper's movement and improving the convenience of fecal cleaning operations, thus easily achieving… The scraping action of feces; a baffle 8 is fixedly connected to one end of the top surface of the base frame 6 to abut against the upper scraper 7; a conveyor belt 11 is installed on the side of the support plate 10 where there is no upright plate; a mounting plate is provided at the bottom end of the baffle 8 on the top surface of the conveyor belt 11, and a spring clip 9 with a corresponding locking groove is installed on the mounting plate; the baffle 8 is made of Q235 steel, which can effectively limit the sliding distance of the upper scraper 7 and prevent the scraper from moving excessively; the conveyor belt 11 is a PU food-grade conveyor belt, which has the characteristics of wear resistance and easy cleaning; the spring clip 9 uses a spring. The combined structure with the locking block has moderate elasticity, facilitating engagement and disengagement with the slot. The baffle 8 ensures the range of scraper sliding, while the spring-loaded locking block 9, in conjunction with the slot, helps to fix the scraper's position and prevents it from moving when not cleaning. The conveyor belt 11 provides a channel for the transfer of feces, improving the coordination of the cage's components. One end of the conveyor belt 11 is coaxially fixed to a connecting rod 13, and one end of the connecting rod 13 is coaxially fixed to a handle 12. A fixing block mounted on the conveyor belt 11 is provided on one side of the connecting rod 13, and an inclined plate is fixed to one side of the fixing block. One end of the inclined plate abuts against the conveyor belt 11; the connecting rod 13 is made of 45 steel, which has high strength and can stably transmit power; the handle 12 is made of rubber with anti-slip texture on the surface, making it easy for operators to grip and rotate; the inclined plate is made of polyethylene with a smooth surface, which facilitates the sliding of feces onto the conveyor belt 11; through the cooperation of the handle 12 and the connecting rod 13, turning the handle 12 can drive the conveyor belt 11 to run, and the inclined plate can guide the scraped feces onto the conveyor belt 11, improving the efficiency of feces transfer, thereby enabling the rapid collection and transfer of feces.

[0021] Working principle: When using this utility model, the cage door 2 is opened by rotating around the hinge point of the inner wall of the rectangular groove. After the animal is placed in, the cage door 2 is closed, so that the bottom surface of the cage door 2 abuts against the top surface of the limiting plate. Then, the lock 5 passes through the through hole on the cage door 2, and the pin passes through the fixing through hole at the upper end of the opposite surface of the lock 5 to fix the cage door 2. When it is necessary to clean the feces, there is no need to remove the animal. First, pull the pull groove on the pull plate 3 to disengage the spring block 9 from the pull groove. At this time, the connecting plate drives the lower scraper and the upper scraper 7 to slide along the guide groove of the base frame 6. The upper scraper 7 scrapes off the feces on the top surface of the base frame 6, and the lower scraper simultaneously scrapes off the feces on the bearing plate. The feces on the top surface of the support plate 10 are scraped off. The baffle 8 restricts the sliding position of the upper scraper 7 to prevent it from moving excessively. The cleaned feces are scraped to the side of the support plate 10 near the conveyor belt 11. The handle 12 is turned, and the handle 12 drives the conveyor belt 11 through the connecting rod 13. The inclined plate on the conveyor belt 11 pushes the feces onto the conveyor belt 11 and transports it to the designated collection container. The fixing block can stabilize the inclined plate. After cleaning, the pull plate 3 is pushed to reset the scraper. The spring clip 9 is locked into the pull groove to fix it, completing the entire feces treatment process. At this point, the device is used.

[0022] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cage for easy handling of feces, comprising a cage body (1), characterized in that: A rectangular groove is provided in the middle of the top surface of the cage (1). A cage door (2) is hinged to one end of the inner wall of the rectangular groove. A limiting plate is fixed to the other end of the inner wall of the rectangular groove. The bottom surface of the cage door (2) abuts against the top surface of the limiting plate. Support legs (4) are fixed to the four corners of the bottom surface of the cage (1). A base frame (6) is fixed between the opposite surfaces of the support legs (4).

2. The cage for easy handling of feces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top surface of the limiting plate is symmetrically provided with two buckles (5), the cage door (2) is provided with a through hole corresponding to the shape of the buckle (5), and the upper surface of the opposite side of the buckle (5) is provided with a fixing through hole.

3. The cage for easy handling of feces according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base frame (6) is provided with a support plate (10) at the bottom surface. The support plate (10) has three upright plates fixed to the base frame (6) on its top surface. Multiple guide grooves are provided at equal intervals on the base frame (6). An upper scraper (7) is provided on the top surface of the base frame (6) along the guide groove. A lower scraper is fixed to the bottom end of the upper scraper (7) through the guide groove. The top end of the lower scraper abuts against the bottom surface of the base frame (6), and the bottom end of the lower scraper abuts against the top surface of the support plate (10).

4. A cage for easy handling of feces according to claim 3, characterized in that: Connecting plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the lower scraper. A pull plate (3) located on the outer wall of the support leg (4) is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting plate. A pull groove is opened in the middle of the top surface of the pull plate (3).

5. A cage for easy handling of feces according to claim 4, characterized in that: A baffle (8) for abutting against the upper scraper (7) is fixedly connected to one end of the top surface of the base frame (6). A conveyor belt (11) is installed on the side of the support plate (10) where there is no upright plate. An installation plate is provided at the bottom end of the baffle (8) on the top side of the conveyor belt (11). A spring clip (9) with a corresponding snap-fit ​​groove is installed on the installation plate.

6. A cage for easy handling of feces according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the conveyor belt (11) is coaxially fixed to a connecting rod (13), and one end of the connecting rod (13) is coaxially fixed to a handle (12). A fixing block is provided on one side of the connecting rod (13) and installed on the conveyor belt (11). An inclined plate is fixed on one side of the fixing block and one end of the inclined plate abuts against the conveyor belt (11).

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