JP2000184837A - Rearing cage - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a rearing cage where a rearing environment is good and observation is easily performed. SOLUTION: This rearing cage is constituted as follows: (1) the main body 12 of the cage is formed by opening the top and by composing the surrounding walls of transparent boards; (2) groups 16 of vent holes for draft and mirror finished surfaces 18 for observing the rear side of a rearing animal are placed in the surrounding walls; (3) a lid 20 for covering the opening of the main body 12 is placed on the top. Thus, the rearing cage enables a draft to be drawn in the cage and can make it easy to breed animals in nearly the same state as a natural environment and to observe rearing animals.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a breeding box in which ventilation groups and mirror surfaces are provided on the peripheral wall surface of the breeding box body, thereby improving the breeding environment and improving the ease of observation.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In order to breed small animals and insects, a conventional breeding box generally comprises a box having an open top, and a net-shaped lid or the like serving as a vent at the opening. . In such a breeding box, the peripheral wall is formed of a transparent plate so that the inside can be observed from the outside, and a breeding floor is provided inside the breeding box. For example, in the case of insects and the like, the floor for breeding is filled with soil and wood chips. In addition, feeds, water, and the like are stored as needed. Such a breeding box has a closed box except for the lid so that small animals and insects breeding can scatter the feed and wood chips contained inside and do not scatter outside the breeding box. ing.

[0003]

In a closed box, only the ventilation hole provided in the lid is an air intake, and the lid is provided on the upper part of the box, so that it can be mounted on the floor for breeding. The penetrated insects were not in good environmental conditions for ventilation. This is the same for small animals. In the natural world, the surface of the floor itself has air circulation, and each can select a place with good environment. However, there is a drawback that the breeding box placed indoors has almost no ventilation, and that the breeding box in a narrow breeding box is far from the natural environment. In addition, the breeding box is often placed on the wall side or the like which does not obstruct the room. Such a method has a drawback that it is impossible to observe from the rear side of the breeding box and can be observed only from the front or side. The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a breeding box having a good breeding environment and easy to observe.

[0004]

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following arrangement. The breeding box according to claim 1 has a transparent top plate with its top opened to form a box body with a bottom, and the top-side peripheral wall has ventilation for ventilation. A group of ventilation openings was provided.
At the top of such a box body, a cover was provided to cover the opening to form a breeding box. The breeding box according to claim 2 has a transparent top plate with its top part opened to form a box body with a bottom, and the top-side peripheral wall is made of a net. A group of ventilation openings was provided. On the top of such a box body,
A lid was provided to cover the opening to provide a breeding box. The breeding box according to claim 3 has a transparent plate body with an open top and a bottomed box body, and a mirror surface for observation provided on the peripheral wall. At the top of such a box body, a cover was provided to cover the opening to form a breeding box. The breeding box according to claim 4, wherein the top is opened, the peripheral wall is a transparent plate, and a box body with a bottom is formed, and the peripheral wall on the top side is used for ventilation. A group of ventilation holes and a part of the peripheral wall surface were provided with a mirror surface for observation. At the top of such a box body, a cover was provided to cover the opening to form a breeding box.

[0005]

[Effect] Conventionally, the vent which was only at the top of the breeding box,
By providing it on the peripheral wall surface, ventilation can be performed from the side of the breeding box, and the ventilation effect is significantly improved. In addition, by providing a mirror surface for observation on the peripheral wall surface, small animals and insects can be observed on the rear side as well as on the front side through the mirror surface. Therefore, it was possible to observe a wide area without moving the breeding box.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a part of the breeding box of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a part of the box body of FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the breeding box 10 of the present invention is formed by a transparent plate 13 and a frame 14, and includes a box body 12 having an opening 15 on one surface thereof, and a lid 20 covering the opening of the box body. . Such a box body 12
And the lid 20 will be described in more detail. Box body 12
As shown in FIG. 1, an opening 15 is formed in one surface of a cube, and at least the peripheral wall is formed using a transparent plate, for example, a plate made of glass or synthetic resin. On at least one of the peripheral wall surfaces, a ventilation port group 16 formed of an aggregate of small holes or slits for improving the ventilation inside the box body 12 is formed. The ventilation port group 16 shown in FIG. 1 is provided on three surfaces of the peripheral wall surface, and is disposed on the opening 15 side with respect to each surface. This is because, on the bottom side of the box body 12, the dust and the like are not scattered from the group of ventilation ports in order to accommodate dirt and wood chips. Further, at least one surface of the peripheral wall surface on which the ventilation port group 16 is provided is provided with a mirror surface 18 made of a mirror or a reflection plate, which will be described below.

The mirror surface 18 is connected to the ventilation port group 16,
It is arranged on the bottom side of the box body 12. This mirror surface may be any as long as insects and small animals being raised can be confirmed through the mirror surface. In the box body thus formed, the surface without the ventilation holes 16 is used as the front surface, and the surface with the mirror surface 18 is used as the back surface or side surface. When the mirror surface is provided only on one surface, it is generally used so as to be disposed on the back side of the breeding box.

The lid 20 is a general lid provided with a group of ventilation holes 22 for ventilation. Although not shown, in addition to the group of ventilation holes, a small window for accommodating feed, water and the like is provided. Is also good. The ventilation port group 22 provided on the lid 20 may be provided on the entire lid, or may be disposed in association with the ventilation port group 16 provided on the box body 12 to further improve the ventilation effect of the box body. It is possible.

The breeding box 10 constructed as described above is used as follows. That is, a floor for insects or small animals is provided on the bottom of the box main body. In the case of an insect, as shown in FIG. Used. In the breeding box 10, the ventilation from the peripheral wall surface flows toward the ventilation opening group 22 provided in the lid 20, so that the ventilation inside is further improved, and the condition becomes closer to the condition in the natural world. In addition, by positioning the mirror surface 18 on the rear side of the breeding box 10, the rear side of the breeding animal can be seen through the mirror surface, so that it is easy to observe without looking into the rear. Although this mirror surface is provided on only one of the peripheral wall surfaces in the figure, 3 mirrors including both side surfaces are provided.
It may be provided on the surface. It is also possible to increase or decrease the position and quantity of the ventilation port group and the mirror surface according to the type of rearing.

Another example of the breeding box of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing another example of the breeding box of the present invention, in which a part thereof is exploded, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing, in exploded, a part of the box main body shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, a breeding box 30 shown in another example of the present invention is formed of a transparent plate 33 and a frame 40, similarly to the above-described example, and has a box body 32 having an opening 35 on one surface thereof. A lid 50 covers the opening of the box body. The lid 50 is the same as the above-described example, and the description thereof is omitted, and the box body 32 will be described.
The box body 32 has an opening 35 on one side of the cube as in the above-described example.
The peripheral wall is formed using the transparent plate 33 and the frame 40. The same applies to the provision of the ventilation port group 36 and the mirror surface 38 on this peripheral wall surface. However, since the ventilation port group 36 and the frame 40 are different from the above-described example, these will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a main part of a ventilation port group formed of a mesh body. By forming the ventilation opening group with a net, the ventilation area is improved and the ventilation effect is enhanced. Such a group of ventilation openings will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 5, the ventilation port group 36 formed of a mesh body has an H-shaped cross section so that the grooves are opposed to each other, and a fitting 37 having a U-shaped overall shape.
Attach using. That is, the outer groove of the fixture 37 is inserted into the cutout provided in a part of the peripheral wall surface to which the net is to be attached, and the fixture 37 is attached, and the net is inserted into the inner groove of the fixture 37. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the ventilation port group 36 is attached to the peripheral wall surface made of a transparent plate. The mirror surface 38 provided in connection with the ventilation port group 36 is separated from the bottom surface of the box main body 32. This is for accommodating soil and the like on the bottom surface side, and is arranged so that the floor surface can be observed. Just do it. or,
This mirror surface can also be provided up to the upper part of the box main body except for the ventilation port. In addition, since the mirror surface provided on the inner surface of the breeding box is easily soiled, it can be disposed outside the transparent peripheral wall surface.

The frame 40 is a rectangular lower frame 42 provided with a bottom plate.
And a cross-section 43 attached to each corner of the lower frame and having an L-shaped cross-section, and an upper frame 45 disposed above these cross-sections. The box main body 32 is formed by insertion. These frames and bars are assembled by means such as press-fitting or bonding, and are formed as shown in FIG.

The breeding box 30 constructed as described above is also provided with a floor for breeding animals and insects in the same manner as in the above-described example, and is arranged such that the ventilation holes 36 are on the rear side or the side of the breeding box. To use. The ventilation port group 36 and the mirror surface 38 provided in the breeding box 30 can also be used by changing the attachment position or increasing or decreasing the number in the same manner as in the above-described example.

[0014]

As described above, according to the present invention, by providing a ventilation port group and a mirror surface on the peripheral wall surface of the breeding box,
The following effects were obtained. In other words, the ventilation that has flowed in from the ventilation holes on the peripheral wall escapes from the ventilation holes provided on the other peripheral wall or from the ventilation holes provided on the lid. The interior became closer to the natural environment. Since the mirror surface provided on the peripheral wall can see the back side of the breeding animal, it can be surely observed without moving the body. These ventilation holes and the mirror surface are provided on three of the peripheral wall surfaces, and the ventilation holes are closed with tape according to the animal to be bred, or the mirror surface of unnecessary parts is deleted, thereby raising the breeding environment. Can be adjusted.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a part of a breeding box of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view of a use example of the box main body shown in FIG. 1, with a part thereof cut away.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a part of a rearing box of another example of the present invention.

4 is an exploded perspective view showing a part of the box main body shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a main part of the ventilation port group shown in FIG. 4;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Breeding box 12 Box main body 16 Ventilation group 20 lid 30 Breeding box 32 Box main body 36 Ventilation group 38 Mirror surface 40 Frame 50 lid

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A bottomed box main body having a transparent plate so as to allow the top to be opened and its inside to be observed, and at least one of the transparent plates forming the box main body. A breeding box, comprising: a group of ventilation holes provided on one side of the top side for ventilation; and a lid covering an open top of the box body. 2. A box body with a bottom having a transparent top and a peripheral wall formed so that the top can be opened and the inside thereof can be observed, and at least one of the transparent plates forming the box main body. A breeding box, comprising: a ventilation port group formed of a net provided on one side of the top; and a lid covering an open top of the box body. 3. A box body having a bottom with a top portion opened and a peripheral wall formed of a transparent plate so that the inside thereof can be observed, and at least one of the peripheral wall surfaces of the box body. A breeding box, comprising a mirror surface provided and a lid covering an open top of the box body. 4. A box body having a bottom with a transparent top and a peripheral wall formed so that the top can be opened and the inside thereof can be observed, and at least one of the transparent plates forming the box body. A vent surface group for ventilation provided on the top side of one of the surfaces, a mirror surface disposed on at least one of the peripheral wall surfaces between the ventilation hole group and the bottom surface of the box body, and the box A breeding box consisting of a lid that covers the open top of the body.