JP2942192B2 - Animal breeding equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an animal breeding apparatus mainly used for breeding research animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs. Each of a plurality of side plates that define the compartment is provided in a disassemblable state, and on the bottom side of the animal breeding cage,
A detachable bottom plate having a large number of openings penetrating in the vertical direction, a waste excrement collection part for receiving excrement of animals falling through the openings of the bottom plate are arranged, and a ceiling side of the animal breeding cage. And an animal breeding apparatus partitioned by a top plate provided in a breeding frame or an excrement collection unit on an upper floor.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Cleanliness is required for research animal breeding cages, and washing sterilization is usually required when replacing animals. In addition, for cleaning sterilization work and animal replacement work, etc.
It is always necessary to keep spare animal cages.
In a box-type animal breeding cage that is widely used, labor is required for washing and sterilization, and a large storage space is required. Therefore, there is a demand for an easy-to-clean and sterilize work by making the animal breeding cage an assembly type, and a reduction in storage space. Conventionally, the following two animal breeding apparatuses (a) and (b) have been proposed in response to the above demands. (B) As shown in FIG. 13, cylinders that are alternately overlapped in a concentric state along the vertical direction on each of the adjacent side edges of the metal side plates 50 that define the periphery of the animal breeding cage S. -Shaped connecting cylinder 51 is provided, and adjacent side plates 50 are
The connection pins 52 are connected by inserting and removing the connection pins 52 from above over the connection cylinders 51 provided on the adjacent side edges thereof, and the L-shape provided on each of the upper portions of the inner surfaces of the side plates 50 is provided. A metal rectangular reinforcing frame 54 for preventing the connecting pin 52 inserted into the connecting cylinder 51 from coming out of the upper side of the fitting piece 53 is detachably fitted and held, Furthermore, the side plates 50 facing each other in the left-right direction
Each of the upper end portions is bent outward to form a suspension piece 55 that is placed and supported in a suspended state so as to be able to be inserted and removed from a rearing frame (not shown) in the front-rear direction. Further, each of the lower end portions 50a of the side plates 50 is bent toward the animal breeding cage S side, and the metal net bottom plate 56 is placed and supported over the bent lower end portions 50a (for example, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 63-63). -25
No. 981).

(B) As shown in FIG. 14, a breeding frame 60 capable of forming a plurality of animal breeding cages S in the horizontal direction.
Are divided into four first beam members 60A along the left-right direction, four second beam members 60B along the front-rear direction, and four
The front side plate 61 which forms a frame around the animal breeding cage S is formed from the frame member 60C and the first bar member 60A on the upper side and the first bar member 60A on the lower side. Of the side plate 62 and the left and right side plates 63, a guide member 64 having a guide groove 64a for inserting and guiding the side plate 63 so as to be able to be inserted and removed from the front and rear directions is fixed, and the bottom surface of the guide member 64 located on the lower side is fixed. A support plate 65 for mounting and supporting the side plate 63 inserted into a predetermined position in the guide groove 64a in a dropped state is fixed to each. Further, a guide plate 64 located on the upper side has a receiving plate 67 for mounting and supporting a top plate 66 so that the top plate 66 can be inserted and removed from the front and rear directions.
And a pair of left and right protruding pieces 62a protruding from the lower edge of the rear side plate 62.
The rear plate 6 further includes a rear plate 6
A pair of left and right support pieces 66a that receive and support the upper end of the pair 2 are formed to protrude downward. Further, a bottom plate 68 made of a metal mesh and a fitting support plate 70 for fitting and placing the bottom plate 68 made of metal mesh and a hakama 69 for guiding the excrement of animals in a stacked state are fixed to the guide member 64 located on the lower side. The front plate 61 is pivotally connected to the front edge of the one side plate 63 so that the front plate 61 can be opened and closed in a detachable manner (for example, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 63-4).
No. 3898).

[0004]

In the conventional animal breeding apparatus, since a plurality of side plates and a bottom plate forming a partition around the animal breeding cage S can be disassembled, for example, a plurality of side plates are integrally formed. Compared to those that are configured or foldable, even when washing and sterilizing the excrement and remaining food residue of the animals that were bred last time with the replacement of animals, each side plate and Although each of the bottom plates can be completely washed and sterilized to every corner, there is still room for improvement in the following points.

That is, in the case of the former animal breeding apparatus of the related art, in addition to the plurality of side plates 50, adjacent side plates 50 are used.
Since a plurality of connecting pins 52 for connecting each other and a rectangular connecting frame 54 for preventing the connecting pins 52 from coming out upward are required, the number of component parts is large, and A lot of labor is required for assembling / disassembling operations and cleaning / sterilizing operations. Moreover, the plurality of side plates 50 are assembled in a box shape in advance with the connection pins 52 and the connection frame 54 in a state where the bottom plate 56 is placed and supported over their lower end portions 50a, and this box body is used as a breeding frame. If it is necessary to remove only the bottom plate 56 that is easily contaminated in a short period of time compared to the side plates 50 and perform cleaning and sterilization, the process of extracting the box from the breeding frame and connecting the connection frames 54 to the side plates 50 A step of removing from the fitting piece 53 and a step of removing the connecting pin 52 connecting the adjacent side plates 50 are required, and the work of attaching and detaching the bottom plate 56 requires much labor. Further, since each of the plurality of side plates 50 is made of a metal material, each side plate 50 becomes heavy, and a great deal of labor is required for its handling. easy.

In the case of the conventional animal breeding apparatus, the rear frame 62 and the left and right horizontal plates 6 are provided on the breeding frame 60 side.
3. Since the supporting portions for supporting each of the bottom plates 68 are provided, the number of components is smaller than that of the former, and the assembling and disassembling operation can be easily performed. Each of them is mounted on the breeding frame 60 side in a mounted state, and a part of the guide member 64 that guides the insertion and extraction of the lateral side plate 63 is protruded into the animal breeding cage S. The excreted human waste easily leaks to other animal breeding cages S or the outside through the guide member 64 and the breeding frame 60, and furthermore, the contact point between the lower end of the side plate 63 and the support plate 65, and the rear plate 62 Lower end and first of breeding frame 60
Urinary stones are likely to be generated at each of the contact points with the crosspiece member 60A, which causes a problem in the breeding environment, and is often used for cleaning and sterilizing the breeding frame 60 and the side plates 61, 62, 63 after disassembly. It takes time and effort. In particular, the left and right sides of the support plate 65 that contacts the lower end of the horizontal side plate 63 are provided with guide grooves 64a for insertion and removal.
Since it is surrounded by the guide member 64 that forms the above, it is easy to take time to clean the portion.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and has as its object to simplify the structure of a breeding frame by rational remodeling using the breeding frame and to replace animals. It is possible to efficiently and easily carry out the assembly and disassembly work and the cleaning and disinfection work required in conjunction with the above, or the work of attaching and detaching the bottom plate that is easily contaminated at an early stage.Moreover, when breeding animals, the excreted urine may leak to other places. Another object of the present invention is to enable the breeding in a sanitary environment where the generation of urinary calculus is suppressed.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above object, a first feature of the present invention is to provide a breeding frame in which each of a plurality of side plates forming the periphery of an animal breeding cage can be disassembled. A detachable bottom plate provided with a number of openings penetrating in the vertical direction on the bottom side of the animal breeding cage, and a waste excrement collection unit that receives animal excrement and the like falling through the openings of the bottom plate. An animal breeding apparatus which is arranged and the ceiling side of the animal breeding cage is sectioned by a top plate provided in the breeding frame or a waste collection part on an upper floor, wherein the animal breeding frame is attached thereto. Of the attached members,
Each of the locked parts provided on the upper part of each side plate is freely swingable and detachable at the position equivalent to the ceiling of the animal breeding cage
Together is provided with a locking portion for lowering supporting hanging freely, the attached member is attached before Symbol breeding frame or to, rocking to the side away from the animal rearing cage side plates which are reduced supported suspended in locking portion In addition to providing a contact restriction section that restricts movement,
The swing of each side plate suspended and supported by the locking portion toward the center of the animal breeding cage is regulated by contact with the bottom plate or by contact between a pair of opposed side plates and the bottom plate. It is in the point which constituted.

A second characteristic feature of the animal breeding device according to the present invention, in the first feature structure of the animal breeding device, of the side plates, each of the lower portion of a pair of side plates at least opposing, the The point is that a support portion for detachably mounting and supporting the bottom plate is formed.

A third characteristic configuration of the animal breeding apparatus according to the present invention is the second characteristic configuration of the animal breeding apparatus, wherein each of the side plates is partially or entirely formed of a synthetic resin material, The locked part is made of a metal material.

A fourth characteristic configuration of the animal breeding apparatus according to the present invention is the second characteristic configuration of the animal breeding apparatus, wherein the lower portion of the front plate is bent toward the animal breeding cage so that the bottom plate is detachable. In that the supporting portion is configured to be placed on and supported by

[0012] The fifth characteristic feature of the animal breeding device according to the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth characteristic configuration of the animal breeding device, the breeding frame, a plurality of animal rearing cages in at least the lateral direction The point is that the compartments are formed, and the space between the animal breeding cages adjacent in the left-right direction is partitioned by one horizontal side plate.

A sixth aspect of the animal breeding apparatus according to the present invention is the animal breeding apparatus according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the excrement collecting section is a liquid tank, and The lower end of each of the side plates suspended and supported by each of the locking portions is disposed so as to be inserted.

According to a seventh aspect of the animal breeding apparatus according to the present invention, in the sixth aspect of the animal breeding apparatus, a cleaning liquid supply mechanism for supplying a cleaning liquid into the liquid tank and a cleaning liquid in the liquid tank are discharged to the outside. And a drainage mechanism for discharging the liquid.

An eighth aspect of the animal breeding apparatus according to the present invention is the animal breeding apparatus according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, wherein each of the locked portions provided on each of the side plates has a through hole. And each of the locking portions provided at the portion corresponding to the ceiling is formed of a locking projection that can be engaged with the through hole.

According to a ninth characteristic configuration of the animal breeding apparatus according to the present invention, in the sixth or seventh characteristic configuration of the animal breeding apparatus, a front surface of a lower end portion of the front side plate and a side wall of a liquid tank facing the front and rear directions thereof. The inspection and cleaning opening may be formed between the inspection and cleaning opening, and a lid may be detachably provided in the inspection and cleaning opening.

[Action] According to the first characteristic configuration of the animal breeding apparatus of the present invention, of the breeding frame or the attached member attached thereto, the locking portion provided at a portion corresponding to the ceiling of the animal breeding cage. In each of the above, a locked portion provided on the upper portion of each side plate is suspended and supported. The bar member that inserts and holds the lower end of the cage does not project or expose to the lower side in the animal breeding cage, even if the bred animal excretes urine at the corner of the animal breeding cage, It does not leak to other animal breeding cages or the outside through the side plate attachment member such as the crosspiece member, and the number of joints where urinary stones are easily generated can be greatly reduced. Moreover, each of the side plates can be easily detached from the breeding frame or the attached member separately, and even if it becomes necessary to remove and wash and sterilize only the bottom plate that is easily soiled in a shorter time than the side plate. The bottom plate can be easily pulled out of the rearing frame through the front opening of the animal rearing cage. Further, swinging of each side plate suspended and supported by the locking portion to a side away from the animal breeding cage is restricted by a contact restricting portion provided on the breeding frame or an attached member attached thereto. In addition, swinging of each side plate suspended and supported by the locking portion toward the center of the animal breeding cage is regulated by contact with the bottom plate or by contact between a pair of opposed side plates and the bottom plate. Therefore, as the components, only a plurality of side plates which define the periphery of the animal breeding cage and a detachable bottom plate having a large number of openings penetrating in the vertical direction are required.

According to the second characteristic configuration of the animal breeding apparatus of the present invention, since the bottom plate is placed and supported on the side plate, only the side plate and the bottom plate need to be washed and sterilized, and the bottom plate is detachably supported on the breeding frame. As described above, there is no need to wash and sterilize the bottom plate support of the breeding frame.

According to the third characteristic configuration of the animal breeding apparatus of the present invention, a part or the whole of each side plate is made of a resin material so as to reduce the weight, but also to increase the load such as the weight of the breeding animal. When the locking portion is made of a metal material, the locked portion can be formed firmly.

According to the fourth characteristic configuration of the animal breeding apparatus of the present invention, not only can a part of the bottom plate be placed and supported by using the bent lower portion of the front plate, but also the inner surface of the front plate can be mounted. The applied urine can be guided to the center of the excrement collecting section.

According to the fifth characteristic configuration of the animal breeding apparatus of the present invention, when a plurality of animal breeding cages are sectioned in the horizontal direction of the breeding frame, one side plate is provided between the animal breeding cages adjacent in the horizontal direction. , The number of side plates used can be reduced.

According to the sixth characteristic configuration of the animal breeding apparatus of the present invention, excrement and food residue dropped through many openings of the bottom plate are received in the liquid tank during animal breeding, thereby excreting the animal. It is possible to prevent odors such as residues of food and bait from spreading to the surroundings, and even if urine is applied to the side plate, the urine can be guided down the liquid tank along the side plate.

According to the seventh aspect of the animal breeding apparatus of the present invention, when the washing liquid in the liquid tank is discharged to the outside by the drainage mechanism, the excrement and the residue of food are also discharged and discharged together. Can be.

According to the eighth characteristic configuration of the animal breeding apparatus of the present invention, for example, the locked portions provided on each side plate are constituted by hook-shaped projections, and are provided at positions corresponding to the ceiling of the animal breeding cage. The unevenness of the side plate itself is reduced as compared with the case where the locking portion is constituted by the through hole, and the side plate can be less likely to be caught during cleaning.

According to the ninth feature of the animal breeding apparatus of the present invention, by removing the lid, the condition in the liquid tank can be easily changed through the inspection and cleaning opening between the front surface of the front side plate and the side wall of the liquid tank. Not only can it be visually checked, but also the inside of the liquid tank can be cleaned through this opening.

[0026]

According to the first characteristic configuration of the animal breeding apparatus of the present invention, the excreted urine leaks to other animal breeding cages or the outside during animal breeding because each side plate is suspended and supported. No, and also the joints where urinary stones are likely to occur can be greatly reduced, so that it can be bred in a sanitary environment and promote the efficiency of washing and sterilization work, In addition, the work of attaching and detaching only the bottom plate which is easily contaminated early can be efficiently and easily performed. Also shaking
Since the swinging of each side plate movably suspended and supported to the center of the animal breeding cage is regulated by using the bottom plate or the bottom plate and a pair of side plates opposed to each other, the rearing frame side includes: It is only necessary to provide a locking portion for hanging the side plate and a contact restricting portion for restricting the swinging of each suspended side plate to the outside, thereby simplifying the rearing frame structure. . Moreover,
Since only the side plate and the bottom plate are required for the components to be cleaned and sterilized, not only the number of components can be significantly reduced, but also the number of working steps during assembly and disassembly can be reduced in proportion thereto. In addition, the assembling / disassembling operation and the cleaning / sterilizing operation necessary for the replacement of the animal can be efficiently and easily performed.

According to a second characterizing feature of the animal breeding device of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the first feature structure of the animal breeding device, during cleaning and sterilizing process of the side plate and the bottom plate, cleaning and sterilizing process of breeding frame side The number of locations can be reduced.

According to the third aspect of the animal breeding apparatus of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the second aspect of the above animal breeding apparatus, the weight of the locked portion of each side plate is increased while increasing the durability. Therefore, it is possible to easily handle the side plate at the time of assembling / disassembling operation and at the time of cleaning / sterilizing operation.

According to the fourth aspect of the animal breeding apparatus of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the second aspect of the animal breeding apparatus, there is no need to provide a member for placing and supporting the bottom plate on the front side plate itself. The structure of the front side plate itself can be simplified, and the effect of preventing the excreted urine from leaking to other places can be enhanced by using the bent configuration for that purpose.

According to the fifth aspect of the animal breeding apparatus of the present invention, in addition to the effect of any one of the first to fourth aspects of the animal breeding apparatus, the number of side plates used can be reduced to reduce the number of animals. It is possible to further promote the efficiency of the assembling / disassembling operation and the cleaning / sterilizing operation necessary for the replacement or the like.

According to the sixth aspect of the animal breeding apparatus of the present invention, in addition to the effects of any one of the first to fifth aspects of the animal breeding apparatus, the animal breeding apparatus falls through a number of openings in the bottom plate. It is possible to collect excrement and remaining food residue in a state where odor is less diffused, and it is possible to enhance the effect of preventing the urine on the side plate from leaking to other places.

According to the seventh aspect of the animal breeding apparatus of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the sixth aspect of the above animal breeding apparatus, it is also easy to clean and sterilize the liquid tank itself constituting the excrement collection section. In addition to this, it is possible to efficiently perform the cleaning and discharging process on the excrement and the residue of the food received in the liquid tank.

According to the eighth aspect of the animal breeding apparatus of the present invention, in addition to the effects of any one of the first to seventh aspects of the above animal breeding apparatus, it facilitates the cleaning and sterilization of the side plate. can do.

According to the ninth aspect of the animal breeding apparatus of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the sixth or seventh aspect of the above-described animal breeding apparatus, it is easy to grasp the situation in the liquid tank and easy to clean. Can be achieved.

[0035]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [First Embodiment] FIGS. 1 to 3 show a plurality of animal breeding cages S for rabbits formed vertically and horizontally in a breeding frame 1 installed in a grounded state. A duct cover 2 communicating with each animal breeding cage S is attached to the rear part of the breeding frame 1, and the upper part of the top plate 1 </ b> A of the breeding frame 1 is An exhaust fan 4 for sucking air in each animal breeding cage S through an exhaust passage 3 in a duct cover 2, a dambar 5 for adjusting an exhaust air volume by the exhaust fan 4, and a filter box for removing dust and the like in the exhaust. 6 is arranged.

The breeding frame 1 is relatively opposed in the front-rear direction with four pillars 1B and a first cross member 1C which is respectively erected at four upper and lower locations between two pairs of pillars 1B opposed to each other in the left-right direction. A frame main body is constituted by the second cross member 1D which is respectively erected over the upper and lower three places between the two sets of supporting columns 1B facing each other, and the side plate 1E is fixed to each of the left and right lateral outer surfaces of the frame main body, Further, the top plate 1A is fixed to an upper portion of the frame body. Also, among the first crosspieces 1C of the breeding frame 1, the opposing distances of the columns 1B opposing each other in the left-right direction across the first crosspieces 1C of the other stages except the uppermost first crosspiece 1C. A liquid tank (hereinafter, referred to as a water tank) 7 made of fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) having a length substantially equal to the length of the breeding frame 1 is installed on one end of the breeding frame 1 in the left-right direction.
A cleaning liquid supply mechanism 8 for supplying water, which is an example of a cleaning liquid, to each of the water tanks 7 is provided. On the other end of the breeding frame 1 in the left-right direction, the cleaning water stored in each of the water tanks 7 is used for animals. A drainage mechanism 9 for discharging together with excrement and food residue is provided.

Further, a guide rail for slidably supporting a pair of left and right working tables 11 in the front-rear direction on the lower surface of the lowermost first beam member 1C of the first beam member 1C of the breeding frame 1. 12 and the worktables 11
A pair of left and right leg members 13 for supporting the work table 11 pulled out frontward to the ground are provided at each of the distal end portions so as to be foldable.

The washing liquid supply mechanism 8 is provided with a main water supply pipe 8A arranged vertically along one side plate 1E of the breeding frame 1.
Of the branch supply pipes 8 </ b> B facing one end of the water tank 7, respectively, at three positions deviated upward from the mounting position of each water tank 7.
And an electromagnetic valve 8C for controlling the opening and closing of the supply of the washing water to the branch supply pipe 8B. In addition, the drainage mechanism 9 includes three main drain pipes 9A vertically arranged along the other side plate 1E of the breeding frame 1 and three of the main drain pipes 9B which are displaced below the mounting position of each water tank 7. Each is provided with a branch drain pipe 9B connected to the other end side of the bottom wall 7a of the water tank 7, and an electromagnetic valve 9C for controlling opening and closing of drainage from the branch drain pipe 9B to the main drain pipe 9A. I have. The electromagnetic valve 8C of the cleaning liquid supply mechanism 8 and the electromagnetic valve 9C of the drainage mechanism 9 are timer-controlled by a control device (not shown). At the same time as opening, each electromagnetic valve 9C of the drainage mechanism 9 is maintained in a closed state, and a predetermined amount of washing water is stored in each water tank 7. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the supply of the washing water, each solenoid valve 9C of the drainage mechanism 9 is opened to wash the washing water stored in each water tank 7 with animal excrement and food residue. The wastewater is discharged to a wastewater treatment facility not shown. Then, at the time when the washing water in each of the water tanks 7 is discharged or slightly earlier, the respective solenoid valves 8C of the washing liquid supply mechanism 8 are opened for a set time, and the inside of each of the water tanks 7 is cleaned with clean washing water. After the washing process, a predetermined amount of washing water is stored again in each of the washed water tanks 7.

Next, the specific structure of each of the animal breeding cages S will be described. As shown in FIGS. 4 to 9, four side plates that define the periphery of each of the animal breeding cages S, that is, a front side plate 15, a rear side plate 16, and a pair of left and right lateral side plates 17.
And a pair of front and rear wire meshes, which are one example of a detachable bottom plate having a number of openings vertically penetrating on the bottom side of the animal breeding cage S. And a water tank 7 which is an example of an excrement collection unit that receives excrement of animals falling through the opening of the snake 14 and the ceiling of the animal breeding cage S is provided. , Which are defined by the top plate 1A provided in the breeding frame 1 or the bottom wall 7a of the water tank 7 on the upper floor. Further, of the breeding frame 1, a locked portion 18 provided on an upper portion of each of the side plates 15, 16, and 17 is provided on a top plate 1 </ b> A or a mounting frame 1 </ b> F provided at a position corresponding to the ceiling of each animal breeding cage S. A locking portion 19 for detachably supporting the front side plate 15 and the rear side plate 16 in a state of being inserted between the pair of left and right lateral side plates 17, and each side plate suspended and supported by the locking portion 19. 15 and 16, a contact restricting portion 20 for restricting the rocking of the animal breeding cage S to the side away from the animal breeding cage S. Further, the side plates 15, 16, suspended and supported by the locking portion 19 are provided. The swinging movement of the animal breeding cage S toward the center of the animal breeding cage S is regulated by the abutment of the two snakes 14 and the pair of side plates 15 and 16 facing each other in the front-rear direction. Also, each of the lower ends of the side plates 15, 16 and 17 suspended and supported by the locking portion 19 is configured to enter the water tank 7. Further, a space between the animal breeding cages S adjacent in the left-right direction is defined by one horizontal side plate 17.

The front side plate 15 has an annular rectangular frame 15A made of a metal material such as stainless steel and formed with a lower end portion 15a bent downward and downward, and a large number of circular vent holes 1a.
5b and a front door 15B made of transparent vinyl chloride (synthetic resin) having an opening 15c into which the feeder 22 is inserted. One end of the front door 15B in the left-right direction has an annular rectangular frame 15A. The front door 15B is attached to an annular rectangular frame 15A at the other end in the left-right direction via a pair of upper and lower hinges 23 which can be pulled out and separated upward. Locking piece 25 engaged with the pair of upper and lower receiving brackets 24 from above
And a locking projection 21 for detachably locking and holding the feeder 22 at the front center of the front door 15B.
Is installed. The diagonal dimension of the opening of the annular rectangular frame 15A is configured to be slightly larger than the lateral width of the sawboard 14, so that the sawboard 14 can be taken out with the front door 15B opened. .

The hinge 23 is, as shown in FIG. 9, the annular rectangular frame 1 with the pivot shaft 23a protruding upward.
A split hinge body 23A fixed to 5A and a split hinge body 23B fixed to the front door 15B and provided with a pivot support tube 23b fitted to the pivot shaft 23a from above are provided. Each of the rear plate 16 and the pair of left and right lateral plates 17 is made of a thermoplastic synthetic resin such as polycarbonate, and a reinforcing plate 27 made of a metal material such as stainless steel is fixed on each of the upper portions thereof. ing.

The rear side plate 16 has a front door 15B.
A large number of exhaust holes 16a for letting the air flowing into the animal breeding cage S from the group of vent holes 15b into the exhaust passage 3 in the duct cover 2, and a mounting hole 16b into which a water supply nozzle 29 for breeding animals is inserted. And a water supply pipe 30 connected to the water supply nozzle 29 is disposed through the exhaust passage 3 in the duct cover 2.

Rectangular recesses are cut out at two longitudinal locations at the upper end of the annular rectangular frame 15A and at two longitudinal locations at the upper end of each reinforcing plate 27, respectively.
At each of these recessed portions, a metal rod 26 made of stainless steel or the like is fixed by appropriate means such as caulking or welding in a state of crossing the recess, and the concave portion of the annular rectangular frame 15A and the rod 26 are fixed to each other. A through-hole that forms the locked portion 18 is formed between the recessed portion and between the concave portion of each reinforcing plate 27 and the rod-shaped body 26. Each of the locking portions 19 is shown in FIG.
As shown in (a) and (b), it is constituted by a hook-shaped locking projection that can be inserted into the through hole 18, and is fixed to the angle member 31 attached to the top plate 1A or the mounting frame 1F. I have. Further, the contact restricting portion 20 is provided on each side plate 1.
5, 16, 17 are hook-shaped locking projections 19
When hanging and hanging in the hanging state, the side surface 15d of the annular rectangular frame 15A and the one side surface 27a of the reinforcing plate 27 are in contact with one side surface of the angle member 31 from the side plate thickness direction.

Each of the two saws 14 is shown in FIGS.
As shown in (a) and (b), a frame 14A obtained by bending a large-diameter metal wire into a rectangular shape, a mesh 14B made of a small-diameter metal wire fixed to the frame 14A in a lattice shape, and And a substantially U-shaped retaining projection 14C protruding on the lower surface side near one end in the front-rear direction of the frame body 14A.
A support portion for detachably mounting and supporting the bottom plate 14 is formed on each of the lower portions of the side plates 15, 16 and 17. That is, the frame 14A of the saw blade 14 is detachably engaged from above in the front and rear central positions on the lower end side of the pair of left and right lateral plates 17 and the left and right central positions on the lower end side of the rear plate 16. A substantially U-shaped first support member 32 provided with an engaging recess 32a to be mounted is attached, and the bent lower portion 15a in the inclined posture of the annular rectangular frame 15A is located on the front side. It is also configured as a supporting member for placing and supporting the frame 14A of the saw blade 14 to be mounted.

The front-rear width in the water tank 7 is slightly larger than the distance from the front surface of the front plate 15 to the rear surface of the rear plate 16 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, the inside of the water tank 7 is configured so as not to be directly seen from the outside through the space between the water tank 7 and the side wall 7b opposed to each other in the front-rear direction.

[Second Embodiment] As shown in FIG. 10, the front-rear width in the water tank 7 is made larger than the distance from the front surface of the front plate 15 to the rear surface of the rear plate 16 so that the lower end of the front plate 15 An inspection and cleaning opening 34 through which the inside of the water tank 7 can be visually observed from outside and a cleaning tool can be inserted between the front surface of the portion and the side wall 7b of the water tank 7 opposed to the front and rear directions. In addition, a downwardly U-shaped lid 35 is detachably attached to the inspection and cleaning opening 34 in a dropped state. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the same components as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

[Third Embodiment] As shown in FIG. 11, an angle member 31 provided with the hook-shaped locking projection 19 and the contact restricting portion 20 is provided in a water tank located at a position corresponding to the ceiling of the animal breeding cage S. 7 may be mounted on the bottom wall 7a. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the same components as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

[Fourth Embodiment] In the animal breeding box according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the angle member 31 has a long shape, which is attached along the attachment frame 1F. The hook-shaped locking projection 19 is attached and fixed to the angle member 31. Therefore, the front and rear, left and right side plates can be hung by the locking projections 19 of the angle material attached along the attachment frame. When the angle member 31 has a long shape, when the angle member is mounted on the mounting frame, the work of determining the mounting position of the angle member becomes easy. It should be noted that a substantially C-shaped first support member 32 for detachably engaging and mounting the single saw blade 14 is provided on the rear side plate of FIG.
Are provided at two places, but may be provided at one place as shown in FIG.

[Other Embodiments] (1) In the above-described embodiment, the pair of front and rear or one-piece saw blades 14 are used. However, instead of using a metal-made one, a resin-made one is used. Is also good. Further, instead of a mesh-like one, a punching metal one may be used.
In short, if the detachable bottom plate 14 is provided with a large number of openings capable of dropping and discharging the excrement of the domestic animal,
The shape, material and the like are not limited. (2) In the above-described embodiment, the water tank is used as the excrement collection unit 7 that receives the excrement of the animal falling through the opening of the bottom plate 14, but is not limited to this configuration. It may be a container in which water-absorbing paper or cloth, a water-absorbing polymer, or the like can be laid. (3) In the above-described embodiment, the swinging of the side plates 15, 16, 17 supported by the locking portions 19 toward the center of the animal breeding cage S is opposed to the bottom plate 14 and the front-back direction. Although the structure is such that it is regulated by contact with the side plates 15 and 16, the structure may be such that it is regulated by contact with only the bottom plate 14. (4) In the above-described embodiment, the contact restricting portion 20 for restricting the swing of each of the side plates 15, 16, 17 suspended from and supported by the locking portion 19 to the side away from the animal breeding cage S is provided. ,
Although it is provided on the top plate 1A or the mounting frame 1F provided at a position corresponding to the ceiling of the animal breeding cage S, it is attached to the component of the breeding frame 1 located on the bottom side of the animal breeding cage S or the breeding frame 1. It may be provided in an attached member such as the water tank 7 or the pipe. (5) In the above-described embodiment, the locking portion 19 for suspending and supporting each of the side plates 15, 16, 17 is provided on the top plate 1A or the mounting frame 1F provided at a position corresponding to the ceiling of the animal breeding cage S. Are attached members attached to the breeding frame 1, for example,
It may be carried out by providing it in the water tank 7 or piping. (6) In the above embodiment, each of the side plates 15, 16, 17
A support portion for detachably mounting and supporting the bottom plate 14 is formed on each of the lower portions of the lower portions of the lower portions of the side plates 17 facing at least left and right or the side plates 15 and 16 facing each other in the front-rear direction. Only in each case, a support portion for detachably mounting and supporting the bottom plate 14 in a stable state may be formed. (7) In the above embodiment, a rabbit was described as an example of a research animal, but the present invention can be used for raising other animals such as rats, dogs, and cats. (8) The shape, number, etc. of the locked portions 18 provided on the upper portions of the side plates 15, 16, 17 and the locking portions 19 provided on the breeding frame 1 or the attached members attached thereto are arbitrary. Can be set. (9) The worktable 11 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is not always necessary, and may be provided as necessary in consideration of the overall height.

Incidentally, reference numerals are written in the claims for convenience of comparison with the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the attached drawings by the entry.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall front view of an animal breeding apparatus showing a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a right side view of the whole animal breeding apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a left side view of the whole animal breeding apparatus.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged vertical sectional view of a main part.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of members constituting the animal breeding cage.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an assembled state of a side plate and a mushroom in a breeding frame.

FIG. 7 (a) An enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part before the side plate is suspended (b) An enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part when the side plate is suspended

FIG. 8 (a) An enlarged perspective view of a main part before attaching a mushroom (b) An enlarged perspective view of a main part when attaching a mushroom

FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of a front side plate.

FIG. 10 is an enlarged vertical sectional view of a main part of the animal breeding apparatus showing a second embodiment.

FIG. 11 is an enlarged vertical sectional view of a main part of an animal breeding apparatus showing a third embodiment.

FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of members constituting an animal breeding cage showing a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing a conventional animal breeding apparatus.

FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view showing another conventional animal breeding apparatus.

[Explanation of symbols]

 S Animal breeding cage 1 Breeding frame 1A Top plate 7 Excrement collection part (liquid tank) 8 Washing liquid supply mechanism 9 Drainage mechanism 14 Bottom plate (sunboard) 15 Side plate (front side plate) 16 Side plate (rear side plate) 17 Side plate (side plate) 18 Locked portion (through hole) 19 Locking portion (locking projection) 20 Contact restricting portion 34 Inspection and cleaning opening 35 Lid

────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Kaoru Nakamura 48-3 Mibubojo-cho 2-1015, Mibubojo-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (72) Inventor Yoshitoku Wadaya Nishi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 2-4-19 Nishihonmachi Grand Maison Tsuba 802 (72) Inventor Mamoru Kashiba 3-11-45 Hama, Tsurumi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Examiner Yutaka Sekine (56) References JP-A-8-47350 (JP, A) Japanese Utility Model Hei 2-39658 (JP, U) Japanese Utility Model Application Showa 60-87545 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁶ , DB name) A01K 1/01 A01K 1/03

Claims (9)

(57) [Claims] An animal breeding cage (S) is provided in a breeding frame (1).
Side plates (15, 16, 17) that define the periphery of
Are detachably provided, a detachable bottom plate (14) having a number of vertically penetrating openings on the bottom side of the animal breeding cage (S), and an opening in the bottom plate (14). A top plate (1A) provided with a waste collection unit (7) for receiving the excrement and the like of falling animals, and a ceiling provided on the breeding frame (1) with a ceiling side of the animal breeding cage (S). Alternatively, an animal breeding apparatus partitioned and formed by an excrement collection unit (7) on an upper floor, wherein the ceiling of the animal breeding cage (S) is included in the breeding frame (1) or an attached member attached thereto. A lock for swingably and removably suspending and supporting each of the locked portions (18) provided on the upper portions of the side plates (15, 16, 17) at corresponding portions. part (19) with a is provided, the breeding frame (1) or accessory that is attached to it The wood,
Each side plate (15, 15) suspended and supported by the locking portion (19)
16, 17) To the side away from the animal breeding cage (S)
A contact restricting portion (20) for restricting the swing of
And each side plate suspended and supported by the locking portion (19).
(15, 16, 17) To the center of the animal breeding cage (S)
Swinging or contacting the bottom plate (14)
Contact between a pair of side plates (15, 16) and a bottom plate (14)
An animal breeding device configured to be regulated by: 2. The side plates (15, 16, 17)
At least one pair of side plates facing each other (15, 16, 17)
The bottom plate (14) is detachably mounted on each of the lower portions of
The animal breeding apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a supporting portion for supporting the animal is formed . 3. Each of said side plates (15, 16, 17).
Is partially or entirely made of synthetic resin material.
And the locked portion (18) is made of a metal material.
The animal breeding apparatus according to claim 2, wherein 4. A lower portion (15a) of said front side plate (15).
Is bent toward the animal breeding cage (S) side,
The bottom plate (14) is mounted on a supporting portion for detachably mounting and supporting the same.
The animal breeding device according to claim 2, wherein the device is formed. 5. The breeding frame (1) includes at least left and right
A plurality of animal breeding cages (S) are sectioned in the direction
One between the animal breeding cages (S) that are adjacent in the horizontal direction
The partition according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is defined by a horizontal side plate (17).
2. The animal breeding apparatus according to claim 1. 6. The excrement collection section (7) is a liquid tank,
In each of the liquid tanks (7), the hanging portions (18) are suspended and supported.
The lower end of each of the side plates (15, 16, 17)
6. The device according to claim 1, wherein the device is arranged in a state of being embedded.
An animal breeding apparatus according to claim 1. 7. A washing for supplying a washing liquid into the liquid tank (7).
The cleaning liquid supply mechanism (8) and the cleaning liquid in the liquid tank (7)
7. The device according to claim 6, further comprising a drainage mechanism for discharging.
Animal breeding equipment. 8. Each of the side plates (15, 16, 17) is provided.
Each of the locked portions (18) to be formed is constituted by a through hole.
At the same time as the ceiling of the animal breeding cage (S)
Each of the locking portions (19) provided at the location
It is composed of a locking projection that can be engaged in the through hole (18).
The animal breeding apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7. 9. A front surface at a lower end of the front side plate (15).
And a side wall (7b) of the liquid tank (7) opposed in the front-rear direction.
The inspection and cleaning opening (34) is formed between
A lid (35) is attached to the inspection and cleaning opening (34).
The animal breeding according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the animal breeding is detachably provided.
apparatus.