Mouse and rat drum coordinated motion detector

I. Overview

Choosing the best method for detecting the coordination of small animal movements has been eagerly anticipated, explored, and sought after by people for many years. Many methods have been abandoned due to their complexity, time-consuming nature, and low specificity (such as vertical screen experiments, step error experiments, balance beam experiments, spinning bar experiments, etc.). Over the years, we have been continuously researching and exploring what methods and equipment can be used to more accurately, reliably, and truthfully detect the movement coordination problems caused by various reasons in small animals (such as neurological disorders, muscle relaxation, stroke symptoms, skeletal disorders, etc.), as well as to conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis and obtain scientifically accurate results. After long-term research, screening, comparison, and experimentation, we have found that Academician Jin Guozhang's method of detecting coordinated movements of small animals using the drum method in his early years was very scientific and simple. Small animals are tilting60In the drum at a rate of per minute1.5Rotating slowly, animals need to constantly adjust their bodies in the sieve section of the cylinder to maintain balance and avoid falling. By using * * that affects and improves motor coordination, animals can shorten or prolong their stay in the tube. If a larger sample is used, the results will be very significant.

What we currently offerThe rat and mouse drum coordinated motion detector was improved and developed based on the basic data and relevant parameters provided by Academician Jin Guozhang in "Pharmacological Experimental Methods". This instrument has the advantages of simple structure, easy cleaning, and precise rotation speed. The rollers of the instrument are all made of stainless steel, and the mesh holes are formed by full plate punching, which has good grip for animals and is not easy to cause non-specific drops. Of course, there are still many imperfections in this instrument, and we will further improve and perfect it. Make it an ideal experimental instrument for detecting coordinated movements of small animals.

IItechnical indicators

Drum size and diameter200mmlength550mm

Stainless steel mesh area350mmClosed area at both ends100mm

Grid size5mm*5mminterval1mm

Speed: adjustment range1.5-2.5turn/Minutes

Roller inclination angle60degree

Working voltage50~60HZ 220V±10%

*High power:2W

volume650*250*800（mm）

Weight:20kg

3、 Precautions

1.Be sure to use a power supply that meets the requirements (with a grounding wire) to ensure safety.

2.When disassembling the drum, be sure to ensure that the upper support of the instrument is firm before disassembling to avoid injury.

3.Be careful not to easily touch or forcefully stop the drum when it is rotating, or forcefully rotate it when it is not powered on, as this can easily damage the motor and cause irreparable losses.

4.When disassembling and cleaning the fecal board, container, and drum, be sure to handle them gently to avoid damage and affect their use.

5.The plastic and organic glass parts on the instrument should be avoided from being wiped with various organic solvents.

6Do not disassemble the instrument by yourself to avoid accidents and injuries. If there are any problems, please contact us in a timely manner.