A device for raising bees in large quantities for scientific research and a method for raising bees

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for raising bees in large quantities for scientific research and a method for raising bees using the device. The device comprises a feeding box with an open top in a quadrilateral shape, a ventilation window cover can be buckled on the top of the feeding box, the ventilation window cover comprises a cover frame, a ventilation net is installed on the cover frame, a sampling window is provided on the ventilation net, a feeding table is also provided in the feeding box, the feeding table comprises a bracket connected at both ends to the front and rear plates inside the feeding box, a feed trough can be slidably placed on the bracket, the feed trough can be pushed into the bracket in the feeding box through a pull-out opening, a feeding table cover is pressed on the feed trough, and the feeding tube extends into the feed trough. The device can increase or decrease the number of feed boxes according to needs, and put different food materials respectively, so as to improve the fine management of bees, ensure the smooth progress of scientific research, facilitate the feeding of bees, reduce the probability of bees drowning, facilitate the cleaning of bee corpses and excrement, and is easy to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of insect breeding, and in particular to a device for artificially breeding bees in large quantities for scientific research and a method for breeding bees. Background Art

[0002] The artificial breeding of large numbers (>800) of target bees or other insects in the same space to verify the impact of feed on bees or store live bees is the most basic guarantee for scientific research and practical application, especially in exploring the potential value of solitary and social bees. In scientific research, the physiological, behavioral, pathological and other indicators of bees raised in the same space change with the feeding time, and regular, multiple and large-scale sampling is required, which means that a large number of bees or other insects must be raised in the same space at the same time to ensure the smooth implementation of scientific research.

[0003] At present, the devices for raising bees mainly include: (1) small-format feeding boxes, each space of which can raise 20-40 bees, mostly used for batch breeding of queen bees; (2) large-format feeding boxes, each space of which can raise 50-150 bees per grid, mostly used for multi-frame breeding of target bees; both of the above devices are difficult to clean in the feeding boxes; (3) beehives, each space of which can raise more than 1,000 bees, but it is not possible to artificially interfere with the diet and feeding conditions of the bees, and it is impossible to limit the range of activities of the bees. When sampling, the beehive needs to be opened, which is difficult, time-consuming, and easy to be stung by bees. In addition, the traditional feeder is open, and the bees are easy to drown. Therefore, the above problems existing in the existing devices limit the discovery of target bees or other insects, affect the real-time human intervention of the target bees, and increase the difficulty of sampling and cleaning the box. It is urgent to propose a beekeeping device that can facilitate the artificial breeding of target bees in large quantities for scientific research. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a device for raising a large number of bees in the same space, which is convenient for scientific research, easy to clean and sample during raising, and has the function of preventing the bees from drowning when feeding.

[0005] The specific technical solution of the present invention is:

[0006] A device for raising bees in large quantities for scientific research comprises a square-shaped raising box with an open top, a ventilation window cover can be buckled on the top of the raising box, the ventilation window cover comprises a cover frame, a ventilation net is installed on the cover frame, and a sampling window is provided on the ventilation net.

[0007] A feeding table is also provided in the feeding box, and the feeding table includes a bracket whose two ends are respectively connected to the front and rear plates inside the feeding box, a feed trough can be slidably placed on the bracket, and a pull-out opening is provided on the front plate of the feeding box corresponding to the bracket and the feed trough, and the feed trough can be pushed into the bracket in the feeding box through the pull-out opening, a feeding table cover is pressed on the feed trough, a feeding hole is provided on the feeding table cover, a conical feeding tube with a larger upper part and a smaller lower part is provided in the feeding hole, and the feeding tube extends into the feed trough.

[0008] The two sides of the feeding box are symmetrically provided with bedding changing openings, and valves are arranged on the front sides of the corresponding bedding changing openings. Valve grooves are opened on the front and rear plates of the feeding box, and the valves are inserted in the valve grooves and can slide up and down along the valve grooves.

[0009] Furthermore, preferably, a plurality of feed boxes may be placed in the feed trough, and the feeding tube extends into the feed box.

[0010] Furthermore, preferably, at least one feeding hole is opened at the cover of the feeding table directly above the feed box, and the feeding tube in the feeding hole extends into the feed box.

[0011] Furthermore, preferably, the feed trough is square, and a handle is provided on its end surface.

[0012] Furthermore, preferably, a handle hole is provided on the air-permeable net, a handle is hinged on the feeding table cover, and one end of the handle away from the feeding table cover passes through the handle hole.

[0013] Furthermore, preferably, the breathable net is also provided with a handle slot, and the handle can be inserted into the handle slot after being pulled upward and folded.

[0014] Furthermore, preferably, the diameter of the bottom port of the feeding tube is smaller than the diameter of the bee's chest, and the inner surface is a rough surface.

[0015] Further, preferably, a knob is threadedly mounted on the valve.

[0016] Furthermore, preferably, the outer surface of the feeding box is provided with a labeling area for placing a label.

[0017] Furthermore, preferably, a cover is threadedly connected to the sampling window.

[0018] A method for raising bees using the above-mentioned large-scale bee raising device for scientific research comprises the following steps:

[0019] A. Take a feeding box, open the ventilation window cover to clean and check the box, then buckle it, insert the feed trough, place the feeding table cover, adjust the position of the feeding table cover and the feed trough to ensure that the feeding tube is inserted into the feed trough; according to needs, place a sufficient number of sanitary pads, and make sure that the outer end of each sanitary pad extends smoothly out of the pad changing port; turn the knob to close the valve.

[0020] B. Open the sampling window, use tweezers to gently pick up bees from the bee colony and put them into the breeding box, then close the lid; repeat this process until the required number of bees are put in; or directly anesthetize the bees with CO2 and pour them into the breeding box; tighten the lid of the sampling window.

[0021] C. Lift the handle to separate the feeding table cover from the feed trough, hold the handle of the feed trough, pull out the feed trough, add feed according to the number of bees to be raised, then push the feed trough back into the bracket and adjust the position of the feeding table cover and the feed trough.

[0022] D. Turn the knob to adjust the size of the valve control pad changing opening, hold the edge of the sanitary pad, gently pull the sanitary pad out of the breeding box, clean the dirt on the sanitary pad, wash it and reuse it.

[0023] E. When the feed in the feed trough is consumed, repeat step C and add feed again.

[0024] F. Mark the sample information on the label of the breeding box and place the breeding box in an artificial climate chamber.

[0025] G. Sampling: Place the end of the breeding box with the valve side (short side) for cleaning near the light source, open the lid of the sampling window, use tweezers to accurately grab the target bee, and close the lid after sampling.

[0026] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0027] 1. It solves the problem of artificially raising more than 800 bees in the same space. The number of feed boxes can be increased or decreased according to needs, and different foods can be put in respectively, which improves the fine management of bees and ensures the smooth progress of scientific research.

[0028] 2. The suspended feeding platform can effectively gather bees and ensure the warmth of the bees. At the same time, the feeding table is simulated into a honeycomb shape, and feeding holes, feeding tubes and other structures are set up to avoid the traditional open feeding structure. At the same time, the rough surface inside the feeding hole makes it easier for the bees to feed and reduces the chance of drowning.

[0029] 3. It is equipped with a sanitary mat and a valve to facilitate the cleaning of bee corpses and excrement. The pull-out mat changing method can effectively prevent bees from escaping and stinging people. The knob and valve can adjust the size of the mat changing opening, which is easy to operate.

[0030] 4. The transparent feeding box, dark and breathable feeding box cover and opaque corridor make it easy to observe the activities of the bees. At the same time, the phototaxis of the bees is utilized to effectively prevent the bees from gathering at the sampling port, making it convenient to add and clamp the bees and reducing the difficulty of sampling.

[0031] 5. It can be used for short-distance transportation, or artificial storage of individual bees and seed preservation, and can ensure that the bees are not hungry, reducing the problem of death and flight during the transportation and storage of living samples. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention, in which the right side of the feeding box is partially cut away, showing structures such as a sanitary pad, a pad changing port and a valve, and the valve on this side is in an upwardly open state.

[0033] Figure 2 It is a top view of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 3 It is a left view of the present invention, in which a partial section is made on the middle position of the front end of the feeding box, showing structures such as a feed trough placed on the bracket in the drawer opening and a feeding table cover.

[0035] Figure 4 It is a partial cross-sectional view of the ventilation window cover of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 5 The figure is a schematic diagram of the state when the ventilation window cover on the breeding box of the present invention is opened.

[0037] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the feeding box of the present invention from the front, wherein the sampling window is omitted in order to clearly show structures such as the handle opening, the handle slot and the handle.

[0038] Figure 7 It is a motion schematic diagram of the handle and the feeding table cover of the present invention being lifted and folded through the handle opening and ready to be inserted into the handle slot.

[0039] Figure 8 A top view of the present invention with the air vent cover removed.

[0040] Fig. 9 A schematic three-dimensional structural diagram of a feeding table cover of the present invention, wherein no feeding tube is installed in the feeding hole.

[0041] Fig.10 A schematic structural diagram of a feeding tube inserted into a feeding hole on a cross-section of a feeding table cover of the present invention.

[0042] Fig.11 A structural schematic diagram of a feed box arranged in a feed trough of the present invention.

[0043] In the above picture: 1-feeding box, 101-pull-out opening, 2-ventilation window cover, 201-cover frame, 202-ventilation net, 203-sampling window, 204-handle opening, 205-handle slot, 206-cover, 3-feeding table, 301-bracket, 302-feeding trough, 303-feeding table cover, 304-handle, 305-feeding box, 306-feeding tube, 307-feeding hole, 308-handle, 4-sanitary pad, 5-pad changing opening, 6-valve, 7-valve slot, 8-knob, 9-labeling area. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] In order to make the technical problems and technical solutions solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0045] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside" and "outside" etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0046] Example 1

[0047] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, a device for raising bees in large quantities for scientific research includes a cubic feeding box 1 with an open top. The feeding box 1 is a cubic box made of four sides surrounded by two long and two short transparent materials and a bottom made of the same material. The transparent material is used to facilitate observation of the feeding situation of the bees in the feeding box 1 and the living habits of the bees, so as to adjust the food supply in time. The top of the feeding box 1 can be buckled with a ventilation window cover 2, and the ventilation window cover 2 is connected to the feeding box 1 through a jaw.

[0048] The air-permeable window cover 2 comprises a cover frame 201, on which an air-permeable net 202 is installed, the air-permeable net 202 is a dark-colored gauze, a sampling window 203 is provided through the middle of the air-permeable net 202, the sampling window 203 is a protruding circular opaque passage, one end of the passage is sewn with the air-permeable net 202, and a cover 206 is provided at the other end, and the cover 206 is connected to the threaded opening of the passage, that is, the sampling window 203 is threadedly connected with an openable cover 206. The dark-colored gauze and the sampling window 203 can prevent bees from gathering near the air-permeable net 202 due to phototropism, and can reduce the probability of bees escaping when the window is opened.

[0049] A feeding table 3 is also provided in the feeding box 1. The feeding table 3 includes a bracket 301 whose two ends are respectively connected to the front and rear plates inside the feeding box 1. The front and rear ends of the bracket 301 can be glued to the inner sides of the front and rear long plates of the feeding box 1. A feed trough 302 can be slidably placed on the bracket 301, and the feed trough 302 can slide back and forth on the bracket 301. The feed trough 302 is square and has a handle 304 on its end surface. A square pull-out opening 101 is opened on the front plate of the feeding box 1 corresponding to the bracket 301 and the feed trough 302. The feed trough 302 can be pushed into the bracket 301 in the feeding box 1 through the pull-out opening 101, or the feeding box 1 can be quickly pulled out, and the handle 304 is extended outside the feeding box 1.

[0050] The feed trough 302 may be provided with a plurality of feed boxes 305 , and the feed boxes 305 may divide the feed trough 302 into a plurality of areas. In the present embodiment, the inventor preferably shows a situation where six feed boxes 305 are placed, so the feed boxes 305 divide the feed trough 302 into six independent areas.

[0051] A feeding table cover 303 is pressed on the feed trough 302, and a feeding hole 307 is opened on the feeding table cover 303. A conical feeding tube 306 with a larger upper part and a smaller lower part is arranged in the feeding hole 307, and the feeding tube 306 extends into the feed box 305. In this embodiment, the inventor arranges 6 groups of feeding holes 307 equidistantly on the feeding table cover 303 at the areas corresponding to the 6 feed boxes 305 of the feed trough 302, and each group is arranged with 6 feeding holes 307 in sequence, thereby ensuring that there are 6 feeding tubes 306 in each feed box 305.

[0052] The design of placing the feed boxes 305 independently and setting the feeding tubes 306 separately can adjust the addition of food according to the number of bees or insects being raised. When the number is large, feed can be added to each feed box 305, and when the number is small, feed is added to only one feed box 305. The feed boxes 305 can be taken out and cleaned regularly, and different foods can be added to the feed boxes 305 separately to observe the eating preferences of the bees.

[0053] The conical feeding tube 306 arranged in the feeding hole 307 can be integrally formed during plastic molding, or the feeding tube 306 can be inserted into each feeding hole 307 through friction. The aperture of the top of the feeding tube 306 is slightly larger than the aperture of the feeding hole 307 to prevent the feeding tube 306 from falling into the feed box 305. At the same time, a raised ring can be set on the top of the feeding tube 306 to play a positioning role.

[0054] The diameter of the bottom port of the feeding tube 306 is smaller than the diameter of the bee's chest, and the inner surface is a rough surface.

[0055] The "concave" design of the bracket 301 facilitates the placement of the feed trough 302 in the concave opening, and vertical guardrails are designed on both sides of the bracket 301 .

[0056] Two handle holes 204 are symmetrically provided on both sides of the sampling window 203 on the breathable net 202. The handle hole 204 is preferably arranged on the center line of the breathable net 202. At the same time, a handle 308 is hinged on the feeding table cover 303. The handle 308 is "L"-shaped. The long end of the handle 308 and the connecting end of the feeding table cover 303 are composed of a concave and convex end. The convex end is fixed on the feeding table cover 303 and can be rotated through the axial concave and convex end. In this way, the foldable function of the handle 308 can be realized, and the short end of the handle 308 away from the feeding table cover 303 passes through the handle hole 204 and extends to the outside of the breathable net 202.

[0057] A handle slot 205 is also installed on the breathable net 202, and the handle 308 can be inserted into the handle slot 205 after being pulled up and folded.

[0058] When it is necessary to add feed, lift the handle 308 and fold it into the handle slot 205. At this time, the feeding table cover 303 is separated from the feed trough 302. Hold the handle 304 of the feed trough 302 and pull the feed trough 302 out of the feeding box 1 through the pull-out opening 101 to quickly add food.

[0059] The rearing box 1 has symmetrically opened mat changing openings 5 ​​on both sides, and the sanitary pad 4 passes through the mat changing openings 5 ​​on both sides and extends outside the mat changing openings 5, so that the sanitary pad 4 can be placed at the bottom of the rearing box 1. The sanitary pad 4 is preferably made of a material with a water-absorbent top and a waterproof bottom.

[0060] A valve 6 is provided at the front side of the corresponding mat changing opening 5, and valve grooves 7 are provided on the front and rear plates of the feeding box 1. The valve 6 is inserted into the valve groove 7 and can slide up and down along the valve groove 7. A knob 8 is threadedly installed on the valve 6. The position of the valve 6 is fixed by twisting the knob 8 to press the two side plates of the feeding box 1 to adjust the size of the mat changing opening 5. The two ends of the sanitary pad 4 extend out of the pad opening 5 of the feeding box 1. When the sanitary pad 4 needs to be replaced, the upper layer of pad can be pulled out.

[0061] The outer surface of the rearing box 1 is provided with a labeling place 9 for placing a label, which is a rough surface, so as to facilitate labeling or marking with a marker. The above parts should preferably be made of materials that are non-toxic to bees, such as PE materials.

[0062] Example 2

[0063] The method for raising bees using the scientific mass bee raising device described in Example 1 specifically includes the following steps:

[0064] A. Take a feeding box 1, open the ventilation window cover 2 to clean and check the box, then buckle it, insert the feed trough 302, place the feeding table cover 303, adjust the position of the feeding table cover 303 and the feeding trough 302 to ensure that the feeding tube 306 is inserted into the feeding trough 302; according to needs, place a sufficient number of sanitary pads 4, and make sure that the outer end of each sanitary pad 4 extends smoothly out of the pad changing port 5; rotate the knob 8 to close the valve 6.

[0065] B. Open the sampling window 203, use tweezers to gently pick up bees from the bee colony and put them into the breeding box 1, and then close the lid 206; continue in this way until the required number of bees are loaded; or directly anesthetize the bees with CO2 and pour them into the breeding box 1; tighten the lid 206 of the sampling window 203.

[0066] C. Lift the handle 308 to separate the feeding table cover 303 from the feeding trough 302, hold the handle 304 of the feeding trough 302, pull out the feeding trough 302, add feed according to the number of bees to be raised, push the feeding trough 302 back to the bracket 301, and adjust the positions of the feeding table cover 303 and the feeding trough 302.

[0067] D. Rotate the knob 8 to adjust the valve 6 to control the size of the mat changing opening 5, hold the edge of the sanitary mat 4, gently pull the sanitary mat 4 out of the breeding box 1, clean the dirt on the sanitary mat 4, wash it and reuse it.

[0068] E. When the feed in the feed trough 302 is consumed, repeat step C and add feed again.

[0069] F. Mark the sample information on the label of the breeding box 1 and place the breeding box 1 in an artificial climate chamber.

[0070] G. Sampling: Place one end of the rearing box 1 with the valve 6 for cleaning near a light source, open the cover 206 of the sampling window 203, use tweezers to accurately grab the target bee, and close the cover 206 after sampling.

[0071] The present invention is described in detail above through specific and preferred embodiments, but those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and any modifications, equivalent substitutions, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for raising bees in large quantities for scientific research, characterized in that: The invention comprises a quadrilateral feeding box (1) with an open top, the feeding box (1) being made of a transparent material, a ventilation window cover (2) being buckled on the top of the feeding box (1), the ventilation window cover (2) comprising a cover frame (201), a ventilation net (202) being installed on the cover frame (201), the ventilation net (202) being a dark-colored gauze net, a sampling window (203) being provided through the ventilation net (202), the sampling window (203) being a protruding circular opaque passage, one end of the passage being sewn to the ventilation net (202), and the other end being provided with a cover (206); A suspended feeding platform (3) is also provided in the feeding box (1), and the feeding platform (3) comprises a bracket (301) whose two ends are respectively connected to the front and rear plates inside the feeding box (1), a feed trough (302) is slidably placed on the bracket (301), and a draw-out opening (101) is provided on the front plate of the feeding box (1) corresponding to the bracket (301) and the feed trough (302), and the feed trough (302) can be pushed into the feeding box (1) through the draw-out opening (101). The bracket (301) is placed on the feeding trough (302) or is quickly pulled out of the feeding box (1); a feeding table cover (303) is pressed on the feeding trough (302); a feeding hole (307) is opened on the feeding table cover (303); a conical feeding tube (306) with a larger upper part and a smaller lower part is arranged in the feeding hole (307); the feeding tube (306) extends into the feeding trough (302); the diameter of the bottom end of the feeding tube (306) is smaller than the diameter of the bee's chest, and the inner surface is a rough surface; The rearing box (1) has symmetrically opened bedding changing openings (5) on both sides, and valves (6) are arranged on the front sides of the bedding changing openings (5). Valve grooves (7) are opened on the front and rear plates of the rearing box (1), and the valves (6) are inserted into the valve grooves (7) and can slide up and down along the valve grooves (7); The air permeable net (202) is also provided with a handle hole (204), and the feeding table cover (303) is hinged with a handle (308). The end of the handle (308) away from the feeding table cover (303) passes through the handle hole (204), and the handle (308) can be lifted through the handle hole (204) to separate the feeding table cover (303) from the feed trough (302).

2. The device for mass raising bees for scientific research according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of feed boxes (305) are placed in the feed trough (302), and the feeding tube (306) extends into the feed box (305).

3. The device for mass raising bees for scientific research according to claim 2, characterized in that: One or more feeding holes (307) are opened on the feeding table cover (303) directly above the feed box (305), and the feeding tube (306) in the feeding hole (307) extends into the feed box (305).

4. The device for mass raising bees for scientific research according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed trough (302) is square, and a handle (304) is provided on its end surface.

5. The device for mass raising bees for scientific research according to claim 4, characterized in that: The breathable net (202) is also provided with a handle slot (205), and the handle (308) can be inserted into the handle slot (205) after being pulled upward and folded.

6. The device for mass raising bees for scientific research according to claim 5, characterized in that: A knob (8) is threadedly mounted on the valve (6).

7. The device for mass raising bees for scientific research according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sampling window (203) is threadedly connected with a cover (206).

8. A method for raising bees using the device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The steps include: A. Take a feeding box (1), open the ventilation window cover (2), clean and check the box, then buckle it, insert the feed trough (302), place the feeding table cover (303), adjust the position of the feeding table cover (303) and the feed trough (302) to ensure that the feeding tube (306) is inserted into the feed trough (302); according to the needs, place a sufficient number of sanitary pads (4), and make sure that the outer end of each sanitary pad (4) extends smoothly out of the pad changing port (5); turn the knob (8) to close the valve (6); B. Open the sampling window (203), use tweezers to gently pick up bees from the bee colony and put them into the feeding box (1), and then close the lid (206); repeat this process until the required number of bees are put in; or directly anesthetize the bees with carbon dioxide and then pour them into the feeding box (1); tighten the lid (206) of the sampling window (203); C. Lift the handle (308) to separate the feeding table cover (303) from the feeding trough (302), hold the handle (304) of the feeding trough (302), pull out the feeding trough (302), add feed according to the number of bees to be raised, push the feeding trough (302) back to the bracket (301), and adjust the positions of the feeding table cover (303) and the feeding trough (302); D. Rotate the knob (8) to adjust the valve (6) to control the size of the mat changing opening (5), hold the edge of the sanitary mat (4), gently pull the sanitary mat (4) out of the feeding box (1), clean the dirt on the sanitary mat (4), wash it and reuse it; E. When the feed in the feed trough (302) is consumed, repeat step C and add feed again; F. Mark the sample information on the label of the breeding box (1) and place the breeding box (1) in an artificial climate chamber; G. Sampling: Place one end of the feeding box (1) with the valve (6) for cleaning near a light source, open the cover (206) of the sampling window (203), and use tweezers to accurately grab the target bee. After sampling, close the cover (206).

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