Animal experimental box for easy observation

Abstract

This utility model discloses an animal experiment box for easy observation, comprising a first side panel, a second side panel, and a mesh plate. Two first side panels and two second side panels are sequentially connected on the mesh plate to form an experimental box body, which is used to house mice. The lower ends of the two first side panels and two second side panels are flush with the mesh plate, and the two first side panels and two second side panels are made of transparent sheet material. Because the lower ends of the two first side panels and two second side panels are flush with the mesh plate, and the two first side panels and two second side panels are made of transparent sheet material, and the feeder is positioned above the mice inside the experimental box, the mice's movements are unobstructed from all sides, thus allowing for convenient observation of the mice's behavior from all directions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal experimental box technology, and in particular to an animal experimental box that is easy to observe. Background Technology

[0002] The open field test (OFT) is a commonly used method in animal behavior testing. For example, it can detect spontaneous activity and movements in mice after drug administration, and is a method for evaluating the behavior, motor agility, and stress levels of experimental animals under the influence of drugs. The OFT has a wide range of applications, spanning small animal behavioral research and extending to neurological and pharmacological research. Taking antipsychotic drugs as an example, OFT is generally used to detect drug efficacy and side effects. Currently, OFT is often used as a control to reflect various spontaneous behaviors in experimental animals. Because of its simple operation and abundant data, a single experiment can quantitatively evaluate an animal's spontaneous activity, behavior, and anxiety or depression, making it widely used in drug research and development.

[0003] Open-box experiments (OFT) typically use specialized animal testing chambers, such as standard mouse cages, containing one or more mice. In pharmacological studies, mice are fed or injected with appropriate drugs, and their specific behaviors and postures are observed. Statistical results are compiled over a certain period to understand the drug's effects on the animals, pharmacokinetic behavior, and side effects, providing a relatively accurate and objective assessment of drug efficacy. Systems with automated analysis are now available on the market. These systems utilize high-definition cameras to record, identify, and statistically analyze various animal behaviors in real time, generating corresponding reports, reducing manual workload, and improving the accuracy of observations. Since the experiment requires observation of the animal's behavior from all sides, the testing chamber should minimize obstruction of observation from the surroundings. Existing animal testing chambers require further optimization. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an animal experiment box that is easy to observe, which can avoid obstructing the animal's surroundings and allow for observation of the animal's behavior from all sides.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0006] This utility model provides an animal experiment box that is easy to observe, including a first side plate, a second side plate, and a mesh plate. Two first side plates and two second side plates are connected in sequence on the mesh plate to form an experiment box body, which is used to place mice. The lower ends of the two first side plates and two second side plates are flush with the mesh plate, and the two first side plates and two second side plates are transparent sheet material structures.

[0007] Specifically, the two first side panels and the two second side panels are transparent glass panels or transparent plastic panels.

[0008] Furthermore, the experimental chamber also includes a base plate, and a filling layer is provided between the base plate and the perforated plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the animal experiment box is equipped with a feeder inside the experimental chamber, which is installed above the mouse.

[0010] Specifically, the feeder includes a feeding mounting base, with a feeding port and a water inlet at the lower part of the feeding mounting base, and a feeding bin at the upper part of the feeding mounting base.

[0011] Optionally, the experimental chamber is provided with at least one partition, which divides the experimental chamber into multiple independent activity spaces, and the partition is also a transparent sheet material structure.

[0012] Specifically, the partition is a transparent glass plate or a transparent plastic plate.

[0013] Specifically, each independent activity space is equipped with a feeder.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the animal experiment box of this utility model, which is easy to observe, has two first side panels and two second side panels with their lower ends flush with the mesh plate. The two first side panels and two second side panels are made of transparent sheet material, and the feeder is set above the mouse inside the experiment box, so that the mouse is not obstructed from all sides when it is moving, thus making it easy to observe the behavior of the mouse from all sides. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the animal experimental box of this utility model that is easy to observe;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view structural diagram of the animal experiment box of this utility model that is easy to observe;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second type of animal experimental box of this utility model that is easy to observe;

[0019] In the figure, 10-experimental box, 11-first side plate, 12-second side plate, 13-mesh plate, 14-filling layer, 15-bottom plate, 16-partition;

[0020] 20-Feeder, 21-Feeding mounting base, 22-Feeding port, 23-Watering port, 24-Feeding bin;

[0021] 30-Rat. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that these descriptions are for the purpose of aiding understanding of this utility model, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. Furthermore, the technical features involved in the various embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides an animal experiment box that is easy to observe, including a first side plate 11, a second side plate 12, and a mesh plate 13. The two first side plates 11 and the two second side plates 12 are connected in sequence on the mesh plate 13 to form an experiment box body 10. The experiment box body 10 is used to place mice 30. The lower ends of the two first side plates 11 and the two second side plates 12 are flush with the mesh plate 13. The two first side plates 11 and the two second side plates 12 are transparent sheet material structures.

[0025] Specifically, the two first side panels 11 and the two second side panels 12 are transparent glass panels or transparent plastic panels.

[0026] Optionally, the experimental chamber 10 further includes a base plate 15, and a filling layer 14 is disposed between the base plate 15 and the perforated plate 13. The filling layer 14 is dry granules, deodorizing granules, etc.

[0027] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown, the experimental box 10 of the animal experimental box is also equipped with a feeder 20, which is installed above the mouse 30.

[0028] Specifically, the feeder 20 includes a feeding mounting base 21, with a feeding port 22 and a water inlet 23 at the lower part of the feeding mounting base 21, and a feeding bin 24 at the upper part of the feeding mounting base 21. In use, feed and water are added to the feeding bin 24.

[0029] Optionally, the experimental chamber 10 is provided with at least one partition 16, which divides the experimental chamber 10 into multiple independent activity spaces. The partition 16 is also a transparent plate structure.

[0030] Specifically, the partition 16 is a transparent glass plate or a transparent plastic plate.

[0031] Specifically, each independent activity space is equipped with a feeder 20.

[0032] This invention provides an animal experiment box that facilitates observation. The lower ends of the two first side panels and the two second side panels are flush with the mesh plate. The two first side panels and the two second side panels are made of transparent sheet material. The feeder is placed above the mouse inside the experiment box, so that the mouse's movements are unobstructed from all sides, making it easy to observe the mouse's behavior from all sides.

[0033] The embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but this utility model is not limited to the described embodiments. For those skilled in the art, various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model, and these variations still fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An animal experimental box that is easy to observe, characterized in that, It includes a first side plate, a second side plate, and a perforated plate. Two first side plates and two second side plates are connected in sequence on the perforated plate to form an experimental box, which is used to place mice. The lower ends of the two first side plates and two second side plates are flush with the perforated plate. The two first side plates and two second side plates are transparent sheet material structures.

2. The animal experiment box for easy observation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two first side panels and the two second side panels are transparent glass panels or transparent plastic panels.

3. The animal experiment box for easy observation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The experimental chamber also includes a base plate, and a filling layer is provided between the base plate and the perforated plate.

4. The animal experiment box for easy observation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The animal experiment box is also equipped with a feeder, which is installed above the mouse.

5. The animal experiment box for easy observation according to claim 4, characterized in that, The feeder includes a feeding mounting base, with a feeding port and a water inlet at the lower part of the feeding mounting base, and a feeding bin at the upper part of the feeding mounting base.

6. The animal experiment box for easy observation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The experimental chamber is equipped with at least one partition, which divides the experimental chamber into multiple independent activity spaces. The partition is also a transparent sheet material structure.

7. The animal experiment box for easy observation according to claim 6, characterized in that, The partition is a transparent glass plate or a transparent plastic plate.

8. The animal experiment box for easy observation according to claim 6, characterized in that, Each independent activity space is equipped with a feeder.

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