A device for feeding a bee colony without opening a box during a camellia flowering period

Abstract

The application discloses a device for feeding bees in a tea-oil camellia flowering period without opening a beehive, which comprises a feeder and a honey injector; the feeder comprises a container and a first pipeline, the container is arranged in the beehive, and the tail end of the first pipeline extends out of the beehive; the honey injector comprises a tank, a stirrer, a second pipeline, an injection cylinder, a liquid injection pipe, a gear, a first rack, a second rack and a handle, the stirrer is arranged in the tank, the tank is communicated with the injection cylinder through the second pipeline, the first rack and the second rack are slidably connected with the handle, the piston rod of the injection cylinder is rotatably connected with the gear, the gear is engaged with the first rack and the second rack, the first rack is connected with a trigger, a first spring is used for pushing the first rack to reset, a second spring is used for pushing the second rack to reset, the first rack is provided with a limiting rod, the second rack is provided with a limiting block for limiting the movement of the limiting rod, the liquid injection pipe is communicated with the injection cylinder, and the liquid injection pipe and the second pipeline are both provided with a one-way valve. The device can effectively mix a detoxicant and can quantitatively feed the bees quickly and accurately.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of bee colony feeding technology, and in particular to a device for feeding bee colonies without opening the hive door during the camellia flowering season. Background Technology

[0002] During the camellia flowering season, bee feeding and management are crucial, affecting not only the health and reproduction of the bees but also the pollination efficiency of the camellia flowers and the yield and quality of honey. Sugar water is typically used for feeding, with the concentration varying depending on whether it's sunny or rainy; the appropriate concentration should be chosen based on the weather conditions. Bees are susceptible to poisoning from camellia nectar during the flowering season, especially bee larvae. Improper management of bee colonies during this period can easily lead to poisoning. Therefore, when feeding the bees, an appropriate amount of antidote should be added to the feeding solution, and the amount of feeding solution should be determined based on the actual health condition and needs of the bees to prevent poisoning. Existing bee feeding devices have significant functional limitations: most of them only support basic feeding liquid injection operations and lack the ability to effectively mix antidotes during the feeding process to prevent bee poisoning; at the same time, they cannot accurately control the amount of feeding liquid added according to the actual health status and needs of the bee colony, thus making it difficult to achieve a safe and efficient feeding effect. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned prior art, the present invention provides a device for feeding bee colonies without opening the hive during the flowering period of Camellia oleifera, which can effectively mix the antidote and provide rapid and accurate quantitative feeding, achieving a safe and efficient feeding effect.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this invention is implemented as follows:

[0005] A device for feeding bee colonies without opening the hive during the flowering period of Camellia oleifera includes a feeder and a honey injector. The feeder includes a container and a first pipe. The container is located inside the beehive and is connected to the first end of the first pipe. The end of the first pipe extends outside the beehive. The honey injector is used to inject feeding liquid into the end of the first pipe. The honey injector includes a tank, a stirrer, a second pipe, an injection cylinder, an injection tube, a gear, a first rack, a second rack, a first spring, a second spring, and a handle. The stirrer is located inside the tank, and the tank is connected to the injection cylinder through the second pipe. The syringe is fixed to the handle. The first rack and the second rack are slidably connected to the handle. The piston rod of the syringe is rotatably connected to the middle of the gear. The two sides of the gear mesh with the first rack and the second rack respectively. The first rack is connected to the trigger. The first spring pushes the first rack to reset. The second spring pushes the second rack to reset. The first rack is provided with a limiting rod. The second rack is provided with a limiting protrusion to restrict the movement of the limiting rod. The injection tube is connected to the syringe. Both the inlet of the injection tube and the outlet of the second tube are provided with one-way valves.

[0006] Furthermore, the tank is provided with a transparent cylinder and an inverted U-shaped tube. One end of the inverted U-shaped tube is located at the bottom of the transparent cylinder, and the other end passes through the transparent cylinder and is located inside the tank. The height of the end of the inverted U-shaped tube inside the tank is lower than the height of the end located inside the transparent cylinder.

[0007] Furthermore, the tank is a transparent tank with graduations on its side wall, an overflow pipe connected to the side wall of the transparent tank, a valve on the overflow pipe, and a liquid collection container connected to the overflow pipe.

[0008] Furthermore, the stirrer includes a motor, a stirring shaft, and stirring blades, with the output shaft of the motor connected to the stirring shaft, and the stirring shaft having the stirring blades.

[0009] Furthermore, the stirrer also includes a power storage battery, which is located at the bottom of the tank and is electrically connected to a control switch, which is electrically connected to the motor.

[0010] Furthermore, the honey injector also includes a shoulder strap, which is connected to the tank.

[0011] Furthermore, the injection tube includes a U-shaped tube section and a straight tube section, the U-shaped tube section is connected to the straight tube section, and the other end of the U-shaped tube section is connected to the end of the injection cylinder.

[0012] Furthermore, the end of the first pipe is provided with a connector, and the connector is provided with a threaded sealing cap.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: During injection, the feeder holds the handle and pulls the trigger backward to move the first rack. Before the limiting rod on the first rack contacts the limiting protrusion, the first rack drives the gear to rotate. Because the gear meshes with the second gear, the gear rolls along the second gear, driving the piston rod to move backward, thereby squeezing the feeding liquid in the syringe and discharging it into the injection tube. At this time, the ratio of the movement distance of the first rack (trigger) to the piston rod is 2:1, making it easier to control the injection volume of the feeding liquid. The force required to operate the trigger is also smaller, compensating for the disadvantage of the trigger being located at the front and difficult to pull. After moving one distance, the limiting rod contacts the limiting protrusion, and the first rack pushes the second rack to move synchronously. At this time, the trigger is located at the rear, making it easier for the feeder's hand to exert force. Furthermore, the ratio of the movement distance of the first rack (trigger) to the piston rod is 1:1, which allows for faster discharge of the feeding liquid. When initiating the injection, the trigger can be moved back and forth several times before being moved from front to back, allowing for rapid and accurate injection of a preset amount of feeding solution into the container. A first spring connects to a first rack and a handle; after the first rack moves backward, the first spring pushes it back to its original position. A second spring connects to a second rack and a handle; after the second rack moves backward, the second spring pushes it back to its original position. Both the inlet of the injection tube and the outlet of the second pipe are equipped with one-way valves. These valves control the flow of the feeding solution, allowing it to enter the syringe from the container and then exit into the injection tube. This invention effectively mixes the antidote and enables rapid and accurate quantitative feeding, achieving both safe and efficient feeding results. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a device for feeding bee colonies without opening the hive during the flowering period of camellia oleifera, as described in an embodiment of this application.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a partial front view of the honey injector in an embodiment of this application;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the honey injector in an embodiment of this application;

[0017] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0018] 1. Feeder; 2. Honey injector; 3. Container; 4. First pipe; 5. Tank; 6. Agitator; 7. Second pipe; 8. Injector; 9. Injection tube; 10. Gear; 11. First rack; 12. Second rack; 13. First spring; 14. Second spring; 15. Handle; 16. Piston rod; 17. Trigger; 18. Limiting rod; 19. Limiting protrusion; 20. One-way valve; 21. Transparent cylinder; 22. Inverted U-shaped tube; 23. Scale; 24. Overflow pipe; 25. Valve; 26. Liquid collection container; 27. Motor; 28. Agitator shaft; 29. ​​Agitator blade; 30. Battery; 31. Control switch; 32. Shoulder strap; 33. U-shaped tube section; 34. Strap section; 35. Connector; 36. Threaded sealing cap. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. In the following description, the expression "some embodiments" refers to a subset of all possible embodiments; however, it should be understood that "some embodiments" can be the same subset or different subsets of all possible embodiments and can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0020] It should also be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0021] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-3This application provides a device for feeding bee colonies without opening the hive during the camellia flowering season, including a feeder 1 and a honey injector 2. The feeder 1 includes a container 3 and a first pipe 4. The container 3 is located inside the beehive and is connected to the first end of the first pipe 4. The end of the first pipe 4 extends outside the beehive. The honey injector 2 is used to inject a feeding liquid into the end of the first pipe 4. A camellia flower antidote is added to the feeding liquid. The feeding liquid mixed with the antidote is injected into the end of the first pipe 4 through the honey injector 2. The feeding liquid flows along the first pipe 4 into the container 3, and the bees... The container 3 inside the beehive contains the feeding liquid, which does not require opening the hive for operation. The honey injector 2 includes a tank 5, a stirrer 6, a second pipe 7, an injection cylinder 8, an injection tube 9, a gear 10, a first rack 11, a second rack 12, a first spring 13, a second spring 14, and a handle 15. The stirrer 6 is installed inside the tank 5. When injecting the feeding liquid containing the antidote into the beehive, white sugar or honey is placed in the tank 5 with water and the antidote in a certain proportion. Then, the stirrer 6 inside the tank 5 is used to stir the mixture, so that the honey, water, and antidote are fully mixed. The canister 5 is connected to the syringe 8 via the second pipe 7. The syringe 8 is fixed to the handle 15. The first rack 11 and the second rack 12 are slidably connected to the handle 15. The piston rod 16 of the syringe 8 is rotatably connected to the middle of the gear 10. The two sides of the gear 10 respectively mesh with the first rack 11 and the second rack 12. The first rack 11 is connected to the trigger 17. The first spring 13 pushes the first rack 11 to reset, and the second spring 14 pushes the second rack 12 to reset. The first rack 11 is provided with a limiting rod 18, and the second rack 12 is provided with a limiting rod. The limiting protrusion 19 limits the movement of the limiting rod 18. The injection tube 9 is connected to the injection cylinder 8. Both the inlet of the injection tube 9 and the outlet of the second pipe 7 are equipped with one-way valves 20. When injecting, the feeder holds the handle 15 and pulls the trigger 17 backward to drive the first rack 11 to move. Before the limiting rod 18 on the first rack 11 contacts the limiting protrusion 19, the first rack 11 drives the gear 10 to rotate. Since the gear 10 meshes with the second gear 10, the gear 10 rolls along the second gear 10 and drives the piston rod 16 to move backward, thereby squeezing the feeding liquid in the injection cylinder 8 and discharging the feeding liquid into the injection tube 9. At this time, the ratio of the moving distance of the first rack 11 (trigger 17) to the piston rod 16 is 2:1, which makes it easier to control the injection volume of the feeding liquid. At this time, the force required to operate the trigger 17 is also smaller, which makes up for the disadvantage of the trigger 17 being located in front and difficult to pull. When the distance of one end is moved, the limiting rod 18 contacts the limiting protrusion 19. When the first rack 11 moves, it will push the second rack 12 to move synchronously. At this time, the trigger 17 is located at the rear, and it is easier for the feeder's hand to exert force. Moreover, the ratio of the moving distance of the first rack 11 (trigger 17) to the piston rod 16 is 1:1, which can expel the feeding liquid more quickly.When starting the injection, the trigger 17 can be controlled to move back and forth several times, and then the trigger 17 can be controlled to move from front to back, which can quickly and accurately inject the preset amount of feeding liquid into the container 3.

[0022] The first spring 13 of this invention connects the first rack 11 and the handle 15. After the first rack 11 moves backward, the first spring 13 can push the first rack 11 back to its original position. The second spring 14 connects the second rack 12 and the handle 15. After the second rack 12 moves backward, the second spring 14 can push the second rack 12 back to its original position. Both the inlet of the injection pipe 9 and the outlet of the second pipe 7 are equipped with one-way valves 20. The one-way valves 20 control the flow direction of the feeding liquid, allowing the feeding liquid to enter the syringe 8 from the tank 5 and then exit from the syringe 8 into the injection pipe 9. Preferably, the first rack 11 and the second rack 12 slide along a slide rail provided on the handle. The end of the slide rail is provided with a locking protrusion to prevent the first rack 11 and the second rack 12 from slipping, thereby improving the stability of the device during use.

[0023] Specifically, the tank 5 contains a transparent cylinder 21 and an inverted U-shaped tube 22. One end of the inverted U-shaped tube 22 is located at the bottom of the transparent cylinder 21, and the other end passes through the transparent cylinder 21 and is located inside the tank 5. The height of the end of the inverted U-shaped tube 22 inside the tank 5 is lower than the height of the end located inside the transparent cylinder 21. The transparent cylinder 21 is used to add the antidote. When the antidote reaches the top of the inverted U-shaped tube 22, a siphon effect is triggered, thereby drawing all the antidote from the transparent cylinder 21 into the tank 5. When operating, the zookeeper only needs to add the liquid to the top of the inverted U-shaped tube 22, allowing for a faster determination of the amount of antidote added.

[0024] Specifically, the container 5 is a transparent container with graduations 23 on its side wall. An overflow pipe 24 is connected to the side wall of the transparent container, and the overflow pipe 24 is equipped with a valve 25. The overflow pipe 24 is connected to a collection container 263. The volume of liquid in the container 5 is determined by observing the graduations 23. When the liquid level is higher than the overflow pipe 24, the liquid flows out from the overflow pipe 24 into the collection container 263, allowing for faster determination of the honey and water volume for mixing with a predetermined volume of antidote. The graduations 23 also facilitate observation of the remaining feeding liquid.

[0025] Specifically, the stirrer 6 includes a motor 27, a stirring shaft 28, and stirring blades 29. The output shaft of the motor 27 is connected to the stirring shaft 28, and the stirring shaft 28 is equipped with the stirring blades 29. When the motor 27 is working, it drives the stirring blades 29 on the stirring shaft 28 to rotate, thereby thoroughly mixing the water, honey, and antidote.

[0026] Specifically, the stirrer 6 also includes a power storage battery 30, which is located at the bottom of the tank 5. The power storage battery 30 is electrically connected to a control switch 31, which is electrically connected to the motor 27. The stirrer 6 is controlled to operate and stop via a controller, and the battery 30 supplies power to the motor 27, making it easy to carry.

[0027] Specifically, the honey injector 2 also includes a carrying strap 32, which is connected to the canister 5. The carrying strap 32 allows the honey injector 2 to be carried easily, facilitating the injection of honey into different beehives.

[0028] Specifically, the injection tube 9 includes a U-shaped tube section 33 and a straight tube section 34. The U-shaped tube section 33 is connected to the straight tube section 34, and the other end of the U-shaped tube section 33 is connected to the end of the syringe 8. After passing through the U-shaped tube section 33 and the straight tube section 34, the liquid is transported into the first pipeline 4. During injection, the injection tube 9 remains stationary, facilitating injection.

[0029] Specifically, the end of the first pipe 4 is provided with a connector 35, and the connector 35 is provided with a threaded sealing cap. After opening the threaded sealing cap, feeding liquid is injected into the first pipe 4. After injection, the threaded sealing cap is then covered back onto the first pipe 4 to reduce the occurrence of robbing bees.

[0030] The above are merely specific embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A device for feeding bee colonies without opening the hive during the flowering period of Camellia oleifera, characterized in that, It includes a feeder (1) and a honey injector (2); the feeder (1) includes a container (3) and a first pipe (4), the container (3) is located inside the beehive, the container (3) is connected to the first end of the first pipe (4), the end of the first pipe (4) extends out of the beehive, and the honey injector (2) is used to inject feeding liquid into the end of the first pipe (4); the honey injector (2) includes a tank (5), a stirrer (6), a second pipe (7), an injection cylinder (8), and an injection tube (9). 9) Gear (10), first rack (11), second rack (12), first spring (13), second spring (14), and handle (15). The stirrer (6) is provided inside the tank (5). The tank (5) is connected to the syringe (8) through the second pipe (7). The syringe (8) is fixed on the handle (15). The first rack (11) and the second rack (12) are slidably connected to the handle (15). The syringe (8) is movable. The plunger (16) is rotatably connected to the middle of the gear (10). The two sides of the gear (10) are respectively engaged with the first rack (11) and the second rack (12). The first rack (11) is connected to the trigger (17). The first spring (13) connects the first rack (11) and the grip (15). The second spring (14) connects the second rack (12) and the grip (15). The first spring (13) pushes the first rack (11) to return to its original position. The second spring... (14) Push the second rack (12) to reset. The first rack (11) is provided with a limiting rod (18). The second rack (12) is provided with a limiting protrusion (19) to restrict the movement of the limiting rod (18). The injection tube (9) is connected to the injection cylinder (8). The inlet of the injection tube (9) and the outlet of the second pipe (7) are both provided with one-way valves (20). The first rack (11) and the second rack (12) slide along the slide rail provided on the handle (15).

2. The device for feeding bee colonies without opening the hive during the flowering period of camellia oleifera, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that... The tank (5) is provided with a transparent cylinder (21) and an inverted U-shaped tube (22). One end of the inverted U-shaped tube (22) is located at the bottom of the transparent cylinder (21), and the other end passes through the transparent cylinder (21) and is located inside the tank (5). The height of the end of the inverted U-shaped tube (22) inside the tank (5) is lower than the height of the end of the transparent cylinder (21).

3. The device for feeding bee colonies without opening the hive during the flowering period of camellia oleifera, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that... The tank (5) is a transparent tank. The side wall of the transparent tank is provided with a scale (23). The side wall of the transparent tank is connected to an overflow pipe (24). The overflow pipe (24) is provided with a valve (25). The overflow pipe (24) is connected to a liquid collection container (26).

4. The device for feeding bee colonies without opening the hive during the flowering period of camellia oleifera, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that... The stirrer (6) includes a motor (27), a stirring shaft (28), and stirring blades (29). The output shaft of the motor (27) is connected to the stirring shaft (28), and the stirring shaft (28) is provided with the stirring blades (29).

5. The device for feeding bee colonies without opening the hive during the flowering period of camellia oleifera, as described in claim 4, is characterized in that... The stirrer (6) also includes a power storage battery (30), which is located at the bottom of the tank (5). The power storage battery (30) is electrically connected to a control switch (31), which is electrically connected to the motor (27).

6. The device for feeding bee colonies without opening the hive during the flowering period of camellia oleifera, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that... The honey injector (2) also includes a shoulder strap (32) which is connected to the tank (5).

7. The device for feeding bee colonies without opening the hive during the flowering period of camellia oleifera, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that... The injection tube (9) includes a U-shaped tube section (33) and a straight tube section (34), the U-shaped tube section (33) is connected to the straight tube section (34), and the other end of the U-shaped tube section (33) is connected to the end of the injection cylinder (8).

8. The device for feeding bee colonies without opening the hive during the flowering period of camellia oleifera, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that... The first pipe (4) is provided with a connector (35) at its end, and the connector (35) is provided with a threaded sealing cap (36).

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