Rack system for housing animals in cages having different widths
US7784413B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K1/031
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of a rack assembly for housing cages comprise at least one shelf, the shelf having a shelf section comprising a runner capable of being positioned in a least a first position and a second position. The shelf section is constructed and arranged to accommodate two cages having a first and second widths when the runner is positioned in the first position. The shelf section is constructed and arranged to accommodate a single cage having a third width when the runner is in a second position, the first and second widths being less than the third width.
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