EP1563805A2 - Vorrichtung zum Fixieren eines Tieres - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a device for fixing an animal, and in particular a device for fixing an animal for treatment purposes in a veterinary practice.
- Animals brought to a veterinarian for treatment or examination are usually under high stress caused by illness / injury or caused by this pain and / or by the fear of the Treatment / examination is caused by the veterinarian.
- This stress requires a very nervous to hysterical behavior of the animal, which the treatment / Investigation difficult or even impossible and beyond the treating a veterinarian at risk of injury.
- the animal to be treated at least for the time of treatment / examination is sufficiently quiet.
- This is a general anesthesia also from a medical point of view is not always a suitable agent.
- the animal to be treated therefore often has to be of one or several persons are held by hand while it is examined / treated by the veterinarian. Such a manual holding the animal can not always ensure a sufficiently long and safe immobilization of the animal.
- the object of the present invention is therefore to provide a device for fixing an animal, which ensures a sufficiently safe and long immobilization of the animal and easy to handle.
- the device according to the invention for fixing an animal has a base for placing the animal, wherein the pad is designed so elastic that it is adaptable to the body shape of the animal and yielding to pressure; and a Fixing device for holding the animal on the base, which at least is movable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the Fixing device in its closed position the animal in sandwich arrangement between receives itself and the pad, and which at least one elastic tensioning element which, in the closed position of the fixing device, the animal against the pad presses, on.
- the animal fixed in the device thus constructed On the one hand is held securely and firmly by the fixing device, and on the other hand the pressure exerted on the animal by the pad and not by the animal even taken, so that the animal is not additionally burdening fixation given is.
- the pad has a Liquid chamber on, i. the underlay is in the manner of a waterbed with the constructed known advantageous properties.
- the pad further comprises a disposed below the liquid chamber Air chamber, the air pressure preferably by means of a valve device can be adapted to the respective needs.
- This hydropneumatic Underlay with liquid chamber and air chamber ensures optimal and anatomically favorable edition of the animal.
- the pad on her Top also a reference of a well-cleaned material, for example made of neoprene, on, which is preferably provided interchangeable.
- the fixing device with the Pad connected by a hinge or hinge device wherein the Hinge or hinge device is preferably designed such that the distance between the pad and the fixing device in the closed position of Fixing device to the respective needs, i. to the respective to be treated Animal, especially on its size, can be adjusted.
- the hinge or hinge device may also be elastically mounted, so that the fixing device is biased in its open position to an automatic To open the device.
- This elastic storage of Hinge or hinge device is preferably designed to be damped, so that the fixing automatically, for example, after the treatment of the animal slowly returns from its closed position to its open position. This is A quick access to the animal possible without worrying about the fixing device to take care of and without that the animal by a quick snapping the Fixing device would be scared.
- the fixing device Frame on which the at least one elastic clamping element is fastened by means of a fastening device may further be designed such that the at least one elastic clamping element is displaceable in the plane of the frame, so that the body part of the animal to be treated in each case not by the tensioning element is covered.
- this is at least one elastic tensioning element releasably attached to the fixing device so that it can be exchanged can, for example, another clamping element with a different clamping force use.
- a clamping force of the at least one be adjustable elastic tensioning element.
- the pad has a first closure element and the fixing device has a second closure element which are brought into engagement with each other in the closed position of the fixing device can be and then hold the fixing in its closed position.
- the device according to the invention for fixing an animal should be sufficient safe and long immobilization of a person to be treated / examined Animal can be guaranteed in an easy-to-use manner to both a to allow optimal treatment / examination of the animal as well as injuries to prevent the veterinarian from scratching and biting. It will be also the needs of the animal for a stress-free and stress-free as possible Treatment / examination considered.
- the device according to the invention is particularly suitable for small animals, such as dogs and cats, but is also for smaller animals, such as rabbits, hamsters and the like, applicable and even for larger animals conceivable.
- the device for fixing an animal consists essentially of a pad 10 for laying on a to be treated / examined animal and a Fixing device 12 for holding the animal on the base in a fixed and careful position.
- the pad 10 may, for example, on a table frame (not shown) be mounted or mounted, which preferably height adjustable and / or can be designed to be movable.
- the pad 10 is elastic designed so that it conforms to the body shape of the animal and yielding to pressure is.
- the fixing device 12 is by means of a hinge or hinge device 24 on the Pad 10 attached and so between an open position shown in FIG (in substantially vertical orientation) and a closed position (in the Substantially horizontal orientation). In the closed position of the fixing device 12, the fixing device 12 is substantially parallel to the base 10 arranged above this, so that the animal in sandwich arrangement between the Fixing device 12 and the pad is added.
- the fixing device 12 can by means of a first closure member 32 on the pad 10 and a second closure member 34 on the fixing device 12, which together in Intervention can be brought to be held in its closed position.
- the hinge or hinge device 24 is preferably elastically mounted, so that the fixing device 12 is biased in its open position and thereby upon opening of the closure elements 32, 34 automatically in their open position Turn back and release the animal.
- Particularly preferred is the elastic Storage of the hinge or hinge device 24 is formed attenuated to the Fixing 12 automatically, but slowly from its closed position in her Opening position lead back when the engagement between the first and the Second closure element 32, 34, for example, after completion of the treatment / Examination of the animal is solved. In this way, the animal can during the opening process the fixing device 12 are used quickly without the treating person has to take care of the fixing device 12 and without that Animal be frightened by a quick popping of the fixing device 12 would.
- the hinge device 24 is also preferably designed that the distance between the base 10 and the fixing device 12 in the Closed position of the fixing device is adjustable. In this way, the Device optimally to the size of the animal to be treated / examined be adjusted.
- the fixing device 12 has a rigid Frame 26, for example made of metal and at least one elastic tensioning element 28, which by means of a suitable fastening means 30 on the Framework 26 attached, for example, is hooked on.
- the size of the fixer 12 usually corresponds substantially to the size of the pad 10th
- the elastic tension elements 26 are, for example, ropes or belts of one elastic material, in the manner of an expander between the frame 26th are curious.
- the elastic tensioning elements 28 are preferably detachable on the Fixed frame 26 so that they are exchanged if necessary and for example can be replaced by clamping elements with a different clamping force, which is better adapted to the animal to be treated.
- the fastening means 30 may be formed so that the clamping force of the respective clamping element 28 is variable.
- the elastic clamping elements 28 are advantageously so on the Framework 26 mounted so that they in the plane of the frame 26th are displaceable, as indicated by the arrow 36 in Fig. 1. In this way, the fixing device 12 better on each animal to be treated and on the other hand, the one currently to be treated / examined Body part of the animal can be easily exposed without the animal in the To fix the device again.
- Fig. 2 is now schematically the structure of a preferred embodiment a pad 10 which can be used in the apparatus shown in Fig. 1 is.
- the pad 10 has a frame 14, which, for example, on a Table frame is mounted, as already mentioned above, and which a recording having.
- a liquid chamber 16 which is preferably filled with water provided.
- the top of the Fluid chamber 16 closes approximately with the upper edge of the frame 14th and thus essentially forms the bearing surface of the base 10.
- a cover 18 of a well to be cleaned Material for example made of neoprene, which preferably by means of a circumferential clamping frame 20 removably attached to the frame 14 is and offers a high standard of hygiene.
- the clamping frame 20 is for Example by means of thumbscrews quickly and easily solvable.
- This structure of the base corresponds essentially to the construction of a waterbed, which known to show very good properties as a bearing surface, so in particular the spine is anatomically favorable and a high lying comfort is required.
- the pad 10 of FIG Liquid chamber 16 additionally provided an air chamber 22, which in Generally occupies a larger space than the liquid chamber 16.
- Air pressure in the air chamber 22 is advantageously via a valve device (not shown) adjustable to the pad 10 optimally to the respective needs, i.e. especially the size and weight of the person being treated / examined Animal to adapt.
- This hydro-pneumatic base 10 further improves and improves the properties of the waterbed its variability.
- the veterinarian determines based on the size and weight of the animal to be treated / examined the air pressure in the air chamber 22 of the pad 10, the clamping force and the number of elastic clamping elements 28 of the fixing device 12 and the distance between Pad 10 and fixing 12 in the closed state of the fixing.
- the fixing device 12 brought as soon as possible in its closed position over the surface and there fixed by means of the closure elements 32, 34.
- the animal will be soft in the resilient by the elastic clamping elements 28 Pad 10 pressed.
- the pressure exerted by the animal during movements becomes automatically released into the pad 10 and goes into the void, so to speak.
- the Pad 10 adapts to the body shape of the animal and the animal is in one hover-like state worn and supported, with the spine of the animal anatomically optimally aligned.
- the hover-like state prevents Muscle tension and cramping of the animal, what the stress factor of the Animal during treatment / examination lowers and possibly the treatment conditions improved for the veterinarian.
- the circulation is in this ergonomically favorable position of the spine.
- the animal is treated during the treatment / examination by the elastic tension elements 28 of the fixing device 12 by the pressure against the elastic pad 10 completely quiet.
- the duration of this safe immobilization is practically unlimited.
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- eine schematische Perspektivansicht des Aufbaus einer Vorrichtung zum Fixieren eines Tieres zur Erläuterung des Grundkonzepts der Erfindung; und
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- eine schematische Schnittdarstellung einer Unterlage der in Fig. 1 dargestellten Vorrichtung gemäß einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der vorliegenden Erfindung.
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- Vorrichtung zum Fixieren eines Tieres, mit
einer Unterlage (10) zum Auflegen des Tieres, wobei die Unterlage derart elastisch ausgebildet ist, dass sie an die Körperform des Tieres anpassbar und auf Druck nachgiebig ist; und
einer Fixiereinrichtung (12) zum Halten des Tieres auf der Unterlage (10),
welche wenigstens zwischen einer Öffnungsstellung und einer Schließstellung bewegbar ist, wobei die Fixiereinrichtung in ihrer Schließstellung das Tier in Sandwich-Anordnung zwischen sich und der Unterlage aufnimmt, und
welche wenigstens ein elastisches Spannelement (28) aufweist, welches in der Schließstellung der Fixiereinrichtung das Tier gegen die Unterlage drückt. - Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, bei welcher die Unterlage (10) eine Flüssigkeitskammer (16) aufweist.
- Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, bei welcher die Unterlage (10) ferner eine unter der Flüssigkeitskammer (16) angeordnete Luftkammer (22) aufweist.
- Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, bei welcher der Luftdruck in der Luftkammer (22) der Unterlage (10) einstellbar ist.
- Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, bei welcher die Unterlage (10) auf ihrer Oberseite ferner einen Bezug (18) aus einem gut zu reinigenden Material aufweist.
- Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, bei welcher die Fixiereinrichtung (12) mit der Unterlage (10) über eine Scharnier- oder Gelenkvorrichtung (24) verbunden ist.
- Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 6, bei welcher die Scharnier- oder Gelenkvorrichtung (24) derart ausgebildet ist, dass der Abstand zwischen der Unterlage (10) und der Fixiereinrichtung (12) in der Schließstellung der Fixiereinrichtung einstellbar ist.
- Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 6 oder 7, bei welcher die Scharnier- oder Gelenkvorrichtung (24) elastisch gelagert ist.
- Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, bei welcher die Fixiereinrichtung (12) ein Rahmengestell (26) aufweist, an welchem das wenigstens eine elastische Spannelement (28) mittels einer Befestigungseinrichtung (30) befestigt ist.
- Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 9, bei welcher die Befestigungseinrichtung (30) derart ausgebildet ist, dass das wenigstens eine elastische Spannelement (28) in der Ebene des Rahmengestells (26) verschiebbar ist.
- Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, bei welcher das wenigstens eine elastische Spannelement (28) lösbar an der Fixiereinrichtung (12) befestigt ist.
- Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, bei welcher eine Spannkraft des wenigstens einen elastischen Spannelements (28) einstellbar ist.
- Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 12, bei welcher die Unterlage (10) ein erstes Verschlusselement (32) aufweist und die Fixiereinrichtung (12) ein zweites Verschlusselement (34) aufweist, welche in der Schließstellung der Fixiereinrichtung miteinander in Eingriff gebracht werden können und die Fixiereinrichtung (12) dann in ihrer Schließstellung halten.
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| DE200420002198 DE202004002198U1 (de) | 2004-02-12 | 2004-02-12 | Vorrichtung zum Fixieren eines Tieres |
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| EP1563805A2 true EP1563805A2 (de) | 2005-08-17 |
| EP1563805A3 EP1563805A3 (de) | 2006-03-01 |
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| CN109350292B (zh) * | 2018-07-20 | 2024-06-04 | 中国人民解放军第四军医大学 | 一种小鼠侧卧位脊椎固定支架 |
| CN114711803A (zh) * | 2022-03-08 | 2022-07-08 | 曹龙程 | 一种医学影像诊断辅助装置 |
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