An external feeding device for beehives

By introducing floating islands, pressure sensors, and air pump systems into external beehive feeding devices, a safe feeding and resting place for bees is provided. Combined with cleaning and deterrent mechanisms, the problems of bee drowning and feeding box contamination are solved, achieving safe feeding for bees and clean maintenance of the device.

CN119744790BActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26SHAOXING SHANYIN BEE IND CO LTD
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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHAOXING SHANYIN BEE IND CO LTD
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

Existing bee feeding devices lack drowning prevention measures, and bees are prone to drowning when feeding on sugar water, especially when a large number of bees are feeding at the same time, resulting in economic losses.

Method used

An external feeding device for beehives was designed, comprising a combination of a floating island frame, pressure sensor, air pump, and Y-shaped hose. It provides a safe feeding foothold and increases buoyancy through air bladders to prevent bees from drowning. It is equipped with a cleaning mechanism and a driving mechanism to ensure cleanliness inside the feeding box and the safety of the bees.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the risk of bee drowning, keeps feeding boxes clean, reduces economic losses, protects bee health, and improves feeding safety and cleaning efficiency.

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Abstract

This invention relates to the field of beekeeping technology, and more particularly to an external feeding device for beehives. The device includes a beehive with a feeding box connected to its front outer wall. Both the front wall of the beehive and the upper part of the rear wall of the feeding box have inlets and outlets for bees to enter and exit. A liquid storage tank is connected to the left outer wall of the beehive. A temporary storage cylinder located below the liquid storage tank is connected to the lower left side of the feeding box. The feeding box and the temporary storage cylinder are connected by a pipe. Two inverted T-shaped hollow sliding rods are slidably connected to the bottom of the feeding box, and a floating island frame located inside the feeding box is connected between the tops of the two hollow sliding rods. The floating island frame provides a safe feeding and resting place for bees, protecting them from drowning, improving the safety of bee feeding, effectively reducing the risk of bee drowning, and thus reducing economic losses.
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