Multi-purpose experimental cage

Abstract

The utility model relates to a cage technical field especially, more particularly to a kind of multipurpose experimental cage.The technical scheme comprising cage, drawer, motor, soundproof cover and cage door, the middle section of cage is provided with net frame, the front end of net frame is provided with cage mouth, the inside of the upper end of cage is provided with stroke groove, the inside of the sealing sleeve embedded with stroke groove is installed, the inside of the soundproof cover slidingly installed with sealing sleeve, the inside of the lower end of cage is provided with excretory cavity, the inside of excretory cavity is provided with drawer, the lower end of cage is embedded with the grid of excretory cavity intercommunication and installs, the inside wall of drawer is provided with support plate, the upper end of support plate is provided with spring two, the upper end of spring two is provided with scraper, the upper end of scraper is provided with scraping strip.The utility model realizes cleaning, sound insulation, lighting integration, automatically clean grid reduces workload, soundproof cover reduces noise and appeases animal, lighting is convenient to observe, structure is stable and adapts to multiple animals, reduces equipment occupation, improves experimental efficiency and data accuracy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cage technology, and in particular to a multi-purpose experimental cage. Background Technology

[0002] In animal experimental research, experimental cages serve as the core carriers for animal husbandry and experimental observation. Their functional integrity and practicality directly affect experimental efficiency, animal welfare, and data accuracy. Currently, traditional experimental cages generally suffer from single functions and cumbersome operation. Most cages only have basic feeding functions and lack targeted cleaning designs. The drawer and grille at the bottom of the cage to receive excrement are separate structures. The surface of the grille is prone to accumulating feces, hair, and other dirt. Cleaning requires disassembling tools for separate scrubbing, which is not only time-consuming and laborious but also prone to bacterial growth due to incomplete cleaning, affecting the health of experimental animals and the cleanliness of the experimental environment.

[0003] Meanwhile, traditional cages lack effective noise control and environmental regulation capabilities. Experimental animals are prone to hissing, barking, and other noises under stress, which disturb the overall laboratory environment. Furthermore, external stimuli such as strong light and human movement can easily cause emotional fluctuations in animals, leading to abnormal behavior and affecting the stability of physiological indicators. This can interfere with the accuracy of experimental data and increase the cost of laboratory equipment procurement and management. These problems have become important factors restricting the efficient conduct of animal experiments. Therefore, we propose a multi-purpose experimental cage to solve the existing problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the problems existing in the background technology by proposing a multi-purpose experimental cage.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a multi-purpose experimental cage, comprising a cage body, a drawer, a motor, a soundproof cover, and a cage door. A wire mesh frame is provided in the middle section of the cage body, and a cage opening is provided at the front end of the wire mesh frame. A cage door is rotatably installed inside the cage opening. A travel groove is provided inside the upper end of the cage body, and a sealing sleeve is embedded inside the travel groove. A soundproof cover is slidably installed inside the sealing sleeve. A drainage chamber is provided inside the lower end of the cage body, and a drawer is provided inside the drainage chamber. A grid communicating with the drainage chamber is embedded inside the lower end of the cage body. A support plate is provided on the inner wall of the drawer, and two symmetrically distributed springs are provided on the upper end of the support plate. A scraper is provided on the upper end of each spring, and a scraper strip is provided on the upper end of the scraper.

[0006] Preferably, a positioning rod with its upper end connected to the scraper and located inside the second spring is slidably installed inside the support plate, and a feeding trough is provided inside the cage. The positioning rod limits the second spring to prevent it from shifting outward, and the feeding trough contains food for feeding the experimental animals.

[0007] Preferably, support rods are provided at each of the four corners of the cage, guide rails are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the excretion chamber, and sliders are provided at both ends of the drawer, which are slidably mounted on the outer wall of the guide rails. The support rods support the rectangular structure suspended on the upper side of the cage, and the rectangular travel groove does not hinder the stability of the upper side of the cage. The drawer slides on the outer wall of the guide rails via the sliders, providing sliding support for the cabinet.

[0008] Preferably, one end of the cage door is provided with a groove plate, and a locking plate is slidably installed inside the upper end of the groove plate. A spring is provided at the upper end of the locking plate and connected to the inner wall of the upper end of the cage body. A handle is provided at the front end of the locking plate. Gripping the handle facilitates the lifting operation of the locking plate, and the locking plate achieves elastic reset by the spring.

[0009] Preferably, a light vent is provided inside the upper part of the cage, and positioning blocks are provided at the four corners of the upper part of the light vent. The light vent ensures the entry of the lighting lamp, and the positioning blocks prevent the light vent from being completely blocked. The light vent also ensures air circulation after the cage is closed on all four sides.

[0010] Preferably, a top plate is provided above the soundproof cover, a lighting lamp is embedded inside the top plate, a screw hole is opened at one end of the top plate, and a sliding sleeve is embedded inside the other end of the top plate.

[0011] Preferably, a motor is provided on one side of the upper end of the cage, and a screw is threaded into a screw hole at the output end of the motor. A limit block is provided at the upper end of the screw, and a guide rod with its lower end connected to one side of the upper end of the cage is slidably installed inside the sliding sleeve. The top plate slides on the outer wall of the guide rod through the sliding sleeve, providing sliding guidance for the top plate. When the motor drives the screw to rotate, it cooperates with the screw hole to push the top plate to move longitudinally. The limit block prevents the screw hole inside the top plate from disengaging from the screw.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. This utility model cage is used for raising laboratory animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, and chickens. Laboratory animals enter and exit through the cage opening. The cage door controls the opening and closing of the cage opening for taking out the laboratory animals. The excrement of the laboratory animals enters the drawer through the grille and is received by the drawer. At the same time, when the drawer is pulled outward for cleaning, the elastic support scraper will passively scrape the grille, so that the excrement and dirt on the grille are scraped off, which helps to clean the cage.

[0014] Meanwhile, when the experimental animals' emotions change, causing noises such as hissing and barking, the soundproof cover will drop down to shield the cage and reduce noise. At the same time, in environments where there are strong stimuli to the experimental animals, the soundproof cover will drop down to block the animals' vision, thereby calming the animals' emotions. The experimental cage can be used conveniently and multifunctionally. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a front-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a side view of the three-dimensional structure of the soundproof cover of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a top-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the cage of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a top-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the grille and cage door of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a top-view perspective three-dimensional structural diagram of the drawer of this utility model.

[0020] Reference numerals: 1. Cage body; 2. Drawer; 3. Wire frame; 4. Support rod; 5. Slider; 6. Motor; 7. Soundproof cover; 8. Screw; 9. Limiting block; 10. Screw hole; 11. Top plate; 12. Lighting lamp; 13. Guide rod; 14. Sliding sleeve; 15. Stroke groove; 16. Illumination port; 17. Positioning block; 18. Sealing sleeve; 19. Guide rail; 20. Cage opening; 21. Spring 1; 22. Clamping plate; 23. Handle; 24. Cage door; 25. Trough plate; 26. Feeding trough; 27. Grille; 28. Support plate; 29. ​​Positioning rod; 30. Scraper; 31. Scraper strip; 32. Spring 2; 33. Excretion chamber. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] like Figures 1-5 As shown, the present invention proposes a multi-purpose experimental cage, including a cage body 1, a drawer 2, a motor 6, a soundproof cover 7, and a cage door 24. A wire mesh frame 3 is provided in the middle section of the cage body 1, and a cage opening 20 is provided at the front end of the wire mesh frame 3. The cage door 24 is rotatably installed inside the cage opening 20. A travel groove 15 is opened inside the upper end of the cage body 1, and a sealing sleeve 18 is embedded inside the travel groove 15. The soundproof cover 7 is slidably installed inside the sealing sleeve 18. A discharge chamber 33 is opened inside the lower end of the cage body 1, and a drawer 2 is provided inside the discharge chamber 33. A grid 27 communicating with the discharge chamber 33 is embedded inside the lower end of the cage body 1. A support plate 28 is provided on the inner wall of the drawer 2. A symmetrically distributed spring 32 is provided on the upper end of the support plate 28. A scraper 30 is provided on the upper end of the spring 32. A scraper strip 31 is provided on the upper end of the scraper 30.

[0023] A positioning rod 29, whose upper end is connected to the scraper 30 and located inside the spring 32, is slidably installed inside the support plate 28; a feeding trough 26 is provided inside the cage body 1.

[0024] Support rods 4 are provided at the four corners of the cage body 1, guide rails 19 are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the excretion chamber 33, and sliders 5 that are slidably installed on the outer wall of the guide rails 19 are provided at both ends of the drawer 2.

[0025] A groove plate 25 is provided at one end of the cage door 24. A card plate 22 is slidably installed inside the upper end of the groove plate 25. A spring 21 connected to the inner wall of the upper end of the cage body 1 is provided at the upper end of the card plate 22. A handle 23 is provided at the front end of the card plate 22.

[0026] The upper end of the cage 1 has an internal illumination port 16, and positioning blocks 17 are provided at the four corners of the upper end of the illumination port 16.

[0027] A top plate 11 is provided above the soundproof cover 7. A lighting lamp 12 is embedded inside the top plate 11. A screw hole 10 is opened at one end of the top plate 11. A sliding sleeve 14 is embedded inside the other end of the top plate 11.

[0028] A motor 6 is provided on one side of the upper end of the cage 1. A screw 8 is threaded into the screw hole 10 at the output end of the motor 6. A limit block 9 is provided at the upper end of the screw 8. A guide rod 13 is slidably installed inside the sliding sleeve 14, with its lower end connected to one side of the upper end of the cage 1.

[0029] Based on the implementation steps of Example 1: the cage body 1 serves as the core load-bearing unit, the wire mesh frame 3 in the middle section ensures ventilation, the support rods 4 at the four corners enhance the overall stability, and the cage door 24 at the cage opening 20 achieves convenient opening and closing through the cooperation of the slot plate 25, the locking plate 22 and the spring 21. The cage door 24 can be opened by grasping the handle 23 and pulling the locking plate 22. The spring 21 assists the locking plate 22 to automatically reset and lock, which facilitates the placement and retrieval of experimental animals.

[0030] The cage 1 has a feeding trough 26 inside for feeding. The lower grid 27 separates the cage space from the excretion chamber 33. The excrement of the experimental animals can fall into the drawer 2 below through the grid 27. The drawer 2 slides along the guide rails 19 on both sides of the excretion chamber 33 by the sliders 5 at both ends, making it easy to pull out. The scraper 30 is elastically supported by the spring 32 on the support plate 28 on the inner wall of the drawer 2. The scraper strip 31 at the upper end of the scraper 30 fits against the bottom of the grid 27. When the drawer 2 is pulled out, the elastic force of the spring 32 makes the scraper strip 31 tightly scrape the grid 27, simultaneously removing the excrement and dirt attached to the grid 27. The positioning rod 29 prevents the spring 32 from shifting, ensuring the cleaning effect.

[0031] A sealing sleeve 18 is embedded in the travel groove 15 at the upper end of the cage body 1. The soundproof cover 7 is slidably installed in the sealing sleeve 18. The motor 6 on one side of the cage body 1 drives the screw 8 to rotate. With the help of the screw hole 10 of the top plate 11 and the guide rod 13, the top plate 11 is moved longitudinally, thereby controlling the lifting and lowering of the soundproof cover 7. The lighting lamp 12 embedded in the top plate 11 can provide lighting for the cage through the detection port 16 at the upper end of the cage body 1. The positioning blocks 17 at the four corners of the detection port 16 not only prevent the soundproof cover 7 from completely blocking the ventilation channel, but also ensure the field of vision.

[0032] This cage integrates cleaning and storage functions. Drawer 2 not only holds excrement but also automatically cleans the grille 27 during the pulling process, eliminating the need for additional tools and reducing cleaning difficulty. It also features sound insulation and emotional calming functions. The soundproof cover 7 effectively blocks noise generated by the animal's screams while isolating strong external light and interference, thus calming the animal. It integrates lighting and observation functions. The lighting lamp 12, together with the probe 16, facilitates observation of the animal's condition during the experiment, and the structural design does not affect the ventilation inside the cage.

[0033] The structure is stable and reliable. Components such as support rod 4, guide rail 19, slider 5, and positioning rod 29 ensure the overall stability of the cage and the operation of each sliding part. The sealing sleeve 18 reduces wear on the parts and extends the service life. From the perspective of actual application, the cage significantly improves the convenience and efficiency of experimental operation. The automatic cleaning structure greatly reduces the workload and time cost of cleaning the grid 27 and keeps the environment inside the cage clean.

[0034] The soundproof cover 7 effectively reduces noise pollution in the experimental environment, while avoiding external stimuli that cause the experimental animals to become agitated, ensuring the accuracy of experimental data. The stable structural design and convenient cage door 24 opening and closing methods reduce the operating intensity of the experimental personnel. The lighting function provides convenience for experimental observation at night or in dim environments. The cage as a whole is adapted to the breeding needs of various experimental animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, and chickens.

[0035] The design solves the problems of tedious cleaning and easy dirt residue in traditional cages with grilles 27. Cleaning is achieved through the linkage of drawer 2 and scraper 31. It also solves the problems of noise interference caused by the emotional fluctuations of experimental animals and the impact of external stimuli on experiments. The lifting design of the soundproof cover 7 provides a controllable breeding environment. It also solves the problems of traditional cages having single functions and requiring additional lighting and cleaning tools. The integrated design reduces the space occupied by experimental equipment and solves the problems of easy jamming of sliding parts and insufficient overall stability of cages. The multi-guide and positioning structure ensures the reliability of long-term high-frequency use.

[0036] The above specific embodiments are merely several preferred embodiments of this utility model. Based on the technical solution of this utility model and the relevant teachings of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can make various alternative improvements and combinations to the above specific embodiments.

[0037] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A multi-purpose experimental cage, comprising a cage body (1), a drawer (2), a motor (6), a soundproof cover (7), and a cage door (24), characterized in that: The cage body (1) has a wire mesh frame (3) in the middle section, and a cage opening (20) is provided at the front end of the wire mesh frame (3). A cage door (24) is rotatably installed inside the cage opening (20). A travel groove (15) is provided inside the upper end of the cage body (1). A sealing sleeve (18) is embedded inside the travel groove (15). A sound insulation cover (7) is slidably installed inside the sealing sleeve (18). A discharge chamber (33) is provided inside the lower end of the cage body (1). A drawer (2) is provided inside the discharge chamber (33). A grid (27) communicating with the discharge chamber (33) is embedded inside the lower end of the cage body (1). A support plate (28) is provided on the inner wall of the drawer (2). A symmetrically distributed second spring (32) is provided on the upper end of the support plate (28). A scraper (30) is provided on the upper end of the second spring (32). A scraper strip (31) is provided on the upper end of the scraper (30).

2. The multi-purpose experimental cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support plate (28) has a positioning rod (29) that is connected to the scraper (30) at its upper end and located inside the spring (32) and the cage (1) has a feeding trough (26) inside.

3. The multi-purpose experimental cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cage (1) is provided with support rods (4) at all four corners, the inner walls of the two sides of the discharge chamber (33) are provided with guide rails (19), and the drawer (2) is provided with sliders (5) that are slidably installed on the outer walls of the guide rails (19) at both ends.

4. A multi-purpose experimental cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cage door (24) has a groove plate (25) at one end, and a card plate (22) is slidably installed inside the upper end of the groove plate (25). A spring (21) connected to the inner wall of the upper end of the cage body (1) is provided at the upper end of the card plate (22), and a handle (23) is provided at the front end of the card plate (22).

5. A multi-purpose experimental cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cage (1) has an illumination port (16) inside the upper end, and positioning blocks (17) are provided at the four corners of the upper end of the illumination port (16).

6. A multi-purpose experimental cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: A top plate (11) is provided above the soundproof cover (7). A lighting lamp (12) is embedded inside the top plate (11). A screw hole (10) is opened at one end of the top plate (11). A sliding sleeve (14) is embedded inside the top plate (11).

7. A multi-purpose experimental cage according to claim 6, characterized in that: A motor (6) is provided on one side of the upper end of the cage (1). A screw (8) is threaded into the screw hole (10) at the output end of the motor (6). A limit block (9) is provided at the upper end of the screw (8). A guide rod (13) with its lower end connected to one side of the upper end of the cage (1) is slidably installed inside the sliding sleeve (14).

Images