A rodent fecal collection device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of rodent fecal collection devices, it is related to excrement collection technical field, including collection box and cage main body, the top of the collection box is fixedly connected with cage main body, the front side of the collection box is equipped with connecting groove, the inside of the connecting groove is placed with collection box.The utility model is through the cooperation of collection box, cage main body, connecting groove, collection box, protective shell, auxiliary mechanism, carousel, eccentric slide block, moving plate, sliding slot, stroke slot, through slot, brush plate, support frame, motor, fixed mechanism, fixed plate, fixed rod, spring, connecting plate, containing groove, fixing frame and pull rod, solve the excrement of existing equipment in use process, fecal easy adhesion or accumulation in cage bottom, cause collection delay, sample pollution and mesh blockage problem, and manual cleaning is not only low in efficiency, labor intensity is big, also can interfere with the normal activity of animal problem.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of feces collection technology, specifically a device for collecting rodent feces. Background Technology

[0002] Rodents are a general term for mammals in the order Rodentia. They are mostly highly reproductive and adaptable, commonly found in human living environments, and can spread diseases and cause economic losses. Collecting their feces can effectively monitor population dynamics and distribution range, analyze the pathogens they carry to assess public health risks, and provide early warning of rodent-borne disease outbreaks. At the same time, it helps to study their diet and ecological role, providing important evidence for formulating scientific prevention and control strategies, protecting residents' health, and maintaining ecological balance.

[0003] During the use of existing equipment, feces tend to stick together or accumulate at the bottom of the cage, causing collection delays, sample contamination, and mesh blockage. Manual cleaning is not only inefficient and labor-intensive, but also interferes with the normal activities of the animals. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a rodent feces collection device that has the advantages of automatic cleaning and efficient collection. It solves the problems of feces easily sticking or accumulating at the bottom of the cage during the use of existing equipment, causing collection delays, sample contamination, and mesh blockage. Manual cleaning is not only inefficient and labor-intensive, but also interferes with the normal activities of animals.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a rodent feces collection device, comprising a collection box and a cage body, wherein the top of the collection box is fixedly connected to the cage body, a connecting groove is provided on the front side of the collection box, a collection box is placed inside the connecting groove, the collection box is slidably connected to the inside of the connecting groove, and a protective shell is fixedly connected to the left side of the collection box. The protective shell is equipped with an auxiliary mechanism inside; A fixing mechanism is provided on the front side of the collection box.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the auxiliary mechanism includes a turntable, an eccentric slider, and a movable plate. The turntable is placed inside the protective shell. The left side of the turntable is rotatably connected to the left side inside the protective shell. The right side of the turntable is fixedly connected to the eccentric slider. The movable plate is placed on the right side of the turntable. Slide grooves are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the left surface of the collection box. The upper and lower sides of the right surface of the movable plate are slidably connected to the inside of the slide grooves. A stroke groove is provided on the left side of the movable plate. The right end of the eccentric slider is slidably connected to the inside of the stroke groove.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a through groove is provided on the left side of the collection box, and brush plates are placed on both the front and rear sides inside the collection box. The left side of each brush plate is slidably connected to the inside of the through groove, and the left end of each brush plate is fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the top of the movable plate.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a support frame is fixedly connected to the left side of the protective shell, and a motor is fixedly connected inside the support frame. The left end of the turntable penetrates and extends out of the left side of the protective shell, and the left side of the turntable is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the fixing mechanism includes a fixing plate, a fixing rod, a spring, and a connecting plate. The fixing plate is fixedly connected to the front side of the collection box. The position of the fixing plate corresponds to the position of the connecting groove. A receiving groove is formed inside the fixing plate. A spring is fixedly connected to the top of the receiving groove. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the spring. The connecting plate is slidably connected to the inside of the receiving groove. A fixing rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a fixing frame is fixedly connected to the front side of the collection box, and the bottom of the fixing rod extends through and out of the bottom of the fixing plate. The fixing rod and the fixing frame are used in cooperation with each other.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the front side of the connecting plate extends through and outwards from the front side of the fixing plate, and a pull rod is fixedly connected to the front side of the connecting plate.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. This utility model solves the problems of feces easily sticking or accumulating at the bottom of the cage during the use of existing equipment, causing collection delays, sample contamination, and mesh blockage. It also solves the problems of manual cleaning being inefficient, labor-intensive, and interfering with the normal activities of animals. The invention uses a combination of a collection box, cage body, connecting groove, collection box, protective shell, auxiliary mechanism, turntable, eccentric slider, moving plate, sliding groove, travel groove, through groove, brush plate, support frame, motor, fixing mechanism, fixing plate, fixing rod, spring, connecting plate, receiving groove, fixing frame, and pulling rod.

[0013] 2. By setting an auxiliary mechanism, this utility model can drive the brush plate to reciprocate in the collection box, automatically remove the feces attached to the bottom of the cage body, prevent residue and blockage, ensure that the feces fall smoothly into the collection box, and improve collection efficiency.

[0014] 3. By setting a fixing mechanism, this utility model can achieve a stable lock of the collection box in the connecting groove, preventing it from sliding or falling off due to animal activity. At the same time, it is easy to quickly unlock by manually operating the pull rod, so as to facilitate the disassembly and replacement of the collection box. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 An exploded 3D view of the collection box; Figure 3 This is a magnified 3D view of the movable panel; Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional sectional view of the fixed plate.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Collection box; 2. Cage body; 3. Connecting groove; 4. Collection box; 5. Protective shell; 6. Auxiliary mechanism; 601. Turntable; 602. Eccentric slider; 603. Moving plate; 604. Slide groove; 605. Stroke groove; 606. Through groove; 607. Brush plate; 608. Support frame; 609. Motor; 7. Fixing mechanism; 701. Fixing plate; 702. Fixing rod; 703. Spring; 704. Connecting plate; 705. Receiving groove; 706. Fixing frame; 707. Pull rod. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0019] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0020] Secondly, this utility model is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagrams. When describing the embodiments of this utility model, for ease of explanation, the cross-sectional views illustrating the device structure may be partially enlarged, not adhering to the usual scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In addition, actual manufacturing should include the three-dimensional spatial dimensions of length, width, and depth.

[0021] Example 1 Reference Figure 1-4This is the first embodiment of the present invention, which provides a rodent feces collection device, including a collection box 1 and a cage body 2. The top of the collection box 1 is fixedly connected to the cage body 2. A connecting groove 3 is opened on the front side of the collection box 1. A collection box 4 is placed inside the connecting groove 3. The collection box 4 is slidably connected to the inside of the connecting groove 3. A protective shell 5 is fixedly connected to the left side of the collection box 1. An auxiliary mechanism 6 is installed inside the protective shell 5; A fixing mechanism 7 is provided on the front side of the collection box 1.

[0022] Specifically, by setting up auxiliary mechanism 6 and fixing mechanism 7, the feces at the bottom of the cage body 2 can be automatically cleaned, effectively preventing residue and blockage, ensuring that the feces fall smoothly into the collection box 1, and facilitating the stable installation and quick disassembly of the collection box 4, thus improving the convenience of sample collection.

[0023] Furthermore, by activating the auxiliary mechanism 6, the brush plate 607 is driven to reciprocate within the collection box 1, clearing the feces from the bottom of the cage body 2 and causing them to fall into the collection box 1. At the same time, the fixing mechanism 7 is used to lock and unlock the collection box 4, making it easy for it to slide out along the connecting groove 3 for sample collection.

[0024] Example 2 In the second embodiment of this utility model, the auxiliary mechanism 6 includes a turntable 601, an eccentric slider 602, and a movable plate 603. The turntable 601 is placed inside the protective shell 5. The left side of the turntable 601 is rotatably connected to the left side inside the protective shell 5. The eccentric slider 602 is fixedly connected to the right side of the turntable 601. The movable plate 603 is placed on the right side of the turntable 601. The upper and lower sides of the left surface of the collection box 1 are provided with sliding grooves 604. The upper and lower sides of the right surface of the movable plate 603 are slidably connected to the inside of the sliding grooves 604. The left side of the movable plate 603 is provided with a stroke groove 605. The right end of the eccentric slider 602 is slidably connected to the inside of the stroke groove 605. A through groove 606 is provided on the left side of the collection box 1. Brush plates 607 are placed on both the front and rear sides inside the collection box 1. The left side of each brush plate 607 is slidably connected to the inside of the through groove 606. The left end of each brush plate 607 is fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the top of the movable plate 603. A support frame 608 is fixedly connected to the left side of the protective shell 5. A motor 609 is fixedly connected inside the support frame 608. The left end of the turntable 601 extends through and out of the left side of the protective shell 5. The left side of the turntable 601 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 609.

[0025] Specifically, by setting the auxiliary mechanism 6, the brush plate 607 can be driven to reciprocate within the collection box 1, automatically removing the feces attached to the bottom of the cage body 2, preventing residue and blockage, ensuring that the feces fall smoothly into the collection box 4, and improving collection efficiency.

[0026] Furthermore, the motor 609 is started, which drives the turntable 601 to rotate. Since the moving plate 603 is slidably connected to the inside of the slide groove 604, the moving plate 603 can only move back and forth along the slide groove 604. When the turntable 601 rotates, it will squeeze the moving plate 603 to reciprocate through the eccentric slider 602. Then the moving plate 603 drives the brush plates 607 on both sides to move. During the movement, the brush plates 607 are close to the bottom of the cage body 2, effectively removing the attached or residual feces, so that they fall smoothly into the collection box 4 below.

[0027] Example 3 In the third embodiment of this utility model, the fixing mechanism 7 includes a fixing plate 701, a fixing rod 702, a spring 703, and a connecting plate 704. The fixing plate 701 is fixedly connected to the front side of the collection box 1. The position of the fixing plate 701 corresponds to the position of the connecting groove 3. A receiving groove 705 is opened inside the fixing plate 701. The spring 703 is fixedly connected to the top of the receiving groove 705. The connecting plate 704 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the spring 703. The connecting plate 704 is slidably connected to the inside of the receiving groove 705. The fixing rod 702 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate 704. A fixing frame 706 is fixedly connected to the front side of the collection box 4. The bottom of the fixing rod 702 passes through and extends out of the bottom of the fixing plate 701. The fixing rod 702 and the fixing frame 706 are used in conjunction with each other. The front side of the connecting plate 704 extends through and out of the front side of the fixing plate 701, and the front side of the connecting plate 704 is fixedly connected to the pull rod 707.

[0028] Specifically, by setting the fixing mechanism 7, the collection box 4 can be securely locked in the connecting groove 3 to prevent it from sliding or falling off due to animal activity. At the same time, it is easy to quickly unlock by manually operating the pull rod 707, so as to facilitate the disassembly and replacement of the collection box 4.

[0029] Furthermore, the pull rod 707 is moved upward, which drives the connecting plate 704 to move upward. The connecting plate 704 drives the fixing rod 702 to move. When the fixing rod 702 moves out of the fixing frame 706, the locking state of the collection box 4 is released. Then the collection box 4 is taken out of the connecting groove 3. The spring 703 can quickly reset the fixing rod 702 and the connecting plate 704 when the pull rod 707 is released, preparing for the next installation of the collection box 4.

[0030] Working principle: In use, first start the motor 609, which drives the turntable 601 to rotate. Since the moving plate 603 is slidably connected to the inside of the slide groove 604, the moving plate 603 can only move back and forth along the slide groove 604. When the turntable 601 rotates, it will squeeze the moving plate 603 to reciprocate through the eccentric slider 602. Then, the moving plate 603 drives the brush plates 607 on both sides to move. During the movement, the brush plates 607 are in close contact with the bottom of the cage body 2, effectively removing attached or residual feces and allowing them to fall smoothly into the lower part of the cage. When removing the collection box 4 from the square collection box 4, first move the pull rod 707 upward. The pull rod 707 drives the connecting plate 704 upward, and the connecting plate 704 drives the fixing rod 702 to move. When the fixing rod 702 moves out of the fixing frame 706, the locking state of the collection box 4 is released. Then, the collection box 4 is taken out from the connecting groove 3. The spring 703 can quickly reset the fixing rod 702 and the connecting plate 704 when the pull rod 707 is released, preparing for the next installation of the collection box 4.

[0031] In summary, by using the combined components of collection box 1, cage body 2, connecting groove 3, collection box 4, protective shell 5, auxiliary mechanism 6, turntable 601, eccentric slider 602, moving plate 603, sliding groove 604, stroke groove 605, through groove 606, brush plate 607, support frame 608, motor 609, fixing mechanism 7, fixing plate 701, fixing rod 702, spring 703, connecting plate 704, receiving groove 705, fixing frame 706, and pulling rod 707, the problems of feces easily sticking or accumulating at the bottom of the cage during the use of existing equipment, causing collection delays, sample contamination, and mesh blockage, and the problem that manual cleaning is not only inefficient and labor-intensive, but also interferes with the normal activities of animals, are solved.

[0032] The motors and springs used in this application can be additionally equipped with protective measures that are common knowledge in this technical field under different usage environments, including but not limited to the following methods, such as protective covers for equipment protection, dustproof nets for equipment dust prevention, and sealing components or waterproof coatings for equipment waterproofing, which are commonly used by those skilled in the art.

[0033] It should be noted that the motor and spring are existing devices or equipment, or devices or equipment that can be implemented by existing technology. The power supply, connection method, usage method, power source, fixing method, installation method, control method, etc. of the device, as well as the materials of each accessory and the selection of various parameters are common knowledge to those skilled in the art, and therefore will not be described in detail in this application document.

[0034] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0035] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.

[0036] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.

[0037] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A rodent feces collection device, comprising a collection box (1) and a cage body (2), characterized in that: The top of the collection box (1) is fixedly connected to the cage body (2), the front side of the collection box (1) is provided with a connecting groove (3), the inside of the connecting groove (3) is a collection box (4), the collection box (4) is slidably connected to the inside of the connecting groove (3), and the left side of the collection box (1) is fixedly connected to a protective shell (5). An auxiliary mechanism (6) is provided inside the protective shell (5); A fixing mechanism (7) is provided on the front side of the collection box (1).

2. The rodent feces collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary mechanism (6) includes a turntable (601), an eccentric slider (602), and a movable plate (603). The turntable (601) is placed inside the protective shell (5). The left side of the turntable (601) is rotatably connected to the left side inside the protective shell (5). The right side of the turntable (601) is fixedly connected to the eccentric slider (602). The movable plate (603) is placed on the right side of the turntable (601). The upper and lower sides of the left surface of the collection box (1) are provided with sliding grooves (604). The upper and lower sides of the right surface of the movable plate (603) are slidably connected to the inside of the sliding grooves (604). The left side of the movable plate (603) is provided with a stroke groove (605). The right end of the eccentric slider (602) is slidably connected to the inside of the stroke groove (605).

3. The rodent feces collection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The left side of the collection box (1) is provided with a through groove (606). Brush plates (607) are placed on the front and back sides inside the collection box (1). The left side of the brush plates (607) is slidably connected to the inside of the through groove (606). The left end of the brush plates (607) is fixedly connected to the front and back sides of the top of the moving plate (603).

4. The rodent feces collection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A support frame (608) is fixedly connected to the left side of the protective shell (5). A motor (609) is fixedly connected inside the support frame (608). The left end of the turntable (601) extends through and out of the left side of the protective shell (5). The left side of the turntable (601) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (609).

5. The rodent feces collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (7) includes a fixing plate (701), a fixing rod (702), a spring (703), and a connecting plate (704). The front side of the collection box (1) is fixedly connected to the fixing plate (701). The position of the fixing plate (701) corresponds to the position of the connecting groove (3). The inside of the fixing plate (701) is provided with a receiving groove (705). The top of the receiving groove (705) is fixedly connected to the spring (703). The bottom of the spring (703) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (704). The connecting plate (704) is slidably connected to the inside of the receiving groove (705). The bottom of the connecting plate (704) is fixedly connected to the fixing rod (702).

6. The rodent feces collection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The front side of the collection box (4) is fixedly connected to a fixing frame (706), and the bottom of the fixing rod (702) extends through and out of the bottom of the fixing plate (701). The fixing rod (702) and the fixing frame (706) are used in cooperation with each other.

7. The rodent feces collection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The front side of the connecting plate (704) extends through and out of the front side of the fixing plate (701), and a pull rod (707) is fixedly connected to the front side of the connecting plate (704).

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