External combination device of bee breeding and test observation box

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of bee breeding, and discloses an external combination device of a bee breeding and test observation box, which comprises a top cover, a penetrating damping spring shaft is rotatably connected in the top cover, a signboard is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the penetrating damping spring shaft, and a mounting assembly is arranged in the top cover. A hollow water accumulation preventing groove is formed in the top cover; the mounting assembly comprises L-shaped connecting plates, the L-shaped connecting plates are slidably connected to the interior of the top cover in a central symmetry manner by taking the center of a circle as the center, C-shaped buckles are fixedly connected to one sides of the two L-shaped connecting plates, fixing assemblies are arranged at the bottoms of the C-shaped buckles, a limiting shaft is fixedly connected to the interior of the top cover, and the L-shaped connecting plates are slidably connected to the outer wall of the limiting shaft. Through self-defined color identification, remote and visual management of test bee colony information is realized, scientific researchers can quickly master the bee colony state within 10-50 meters without opening covers one by one, and the patrol efficiency of large-scale tests is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of bee breeding technology, specifically to an external combination device for bee breeding and experimental observation boxes. Background Technology

[0002] As a crucial pollinator and an important economic insect, the scientific research on bees, including their breeding, behavior, pathology, and environmental adaptability, is of paramount importance. In these studies, the experimental beehive serves as the basic unit for group comparison, data collection, and trait observation. A large-scale research project often requires the simultaneous management of dozens or even hundreds of independent experimental bee colonies. Effective and clear differentiation and management of these colonies is fundamental to ensuring the accuracy of experimental data and improving research efficiency.

[0003] In current bee research and breeding practices, the management of large numbers of beehives relies primarily on traditional, close-range physical marking methods. The most common techniques involve handwriting numbers or letter codes directly on the surface of the hive body or lid using paint or markers, or hanging or attaching numbered metal or plastic tags. The underlying principle is to assign a unique, simple physical ID to each bee colony. Researchers use this ID to look up detailed information in paper records or computer databases, such as queen bee breed, age, experimental group, treatment method, and observation records. During inspections or operations, researchers must approach each beehive, first identifying its physical number, and then verifying it against available documentation to understand the specific situation of the colony.

[0004] However, the existing management method, which relies on close-range reading of simple numbers, reveals its inherent flaws when facing large-scale, high-throughput experiments, severely restricting the efficiency and safety of research. First, inspection efficiency is low. When the experimental apiary is large and the hives are widely distributed, researchers must approach each hive individually for identification, making daily inspections extremely time-consuming and laborious, especially when quickly identifying hives in specific states (such as those requiring queen replacement, feeding, or sampling). This method of checking each hive individually is extremely inefficient. Second, information is not intuitive. Simple numerical or alphanumeric codes do not contain any immediate information about the hive status. Researchers cannot form a quick, macroscopic impression of the hive layout and status across the entire experimental area, requiring frequent interruptions to consult data, impacting workflow. More importantly, information confidentiality is poor. Directly exposed numbering and grouping information can be easily observed and recorded by unrelated personnel, posing a risk of leakage of core experimental protocols and intellectual property, especially in core breeding lines or key comparative experiments. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides an external combination device for bee breeding and experimental observation box, which solves the problem that its inherent defects are exposed when facing large-scale, high-throughput experimental needs, which greatly restricts the efficiency and safety of research work.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solution: an external combination device for a bee breeding and experimental observation box, including a top cover, a through damping spring shaft rotatably connected inside the top cover, an identification plate rotatably connected to the outer wall of the through damping spring shaft, an installation component inside the top cover, and a hollow anti-water accumulation groove inside the top cover;

[0007] The mounting assembly includes L-shaped connecting plates, which are symmetrically slidably connected to the inside of the top cover around the center. Each of the two L-shaped connecting plates is fixedly connected to one side with a C-shaped buckle. The bottom of the C-shaped buckle is provided with a fixing component. A limiting shaft is fixedly connected inside the top cover. The L-shaped connecting plates are slidably connected to the outer wall of the limiting shaft. A first spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the limiting shaft. Both ends of the first spring are fixedly connected between the L-shaped connecting plates. A connecting groove is opened inside the C-shaped buckle.

[0008] Preferably, the fixing component includes a connecting block, which is slidably connected inside the connecting groove. A through spring shaft is rotatably connected to the bottom of the connecting block. A Y-shaped pressing handle is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the through spring shaft. A pointed cone is fixedly connected to one side of the Y-shaped pressing handle. A second Y-shaped pressing handle is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the through spring shaft. A hollow groove is opened inside the second Y-shaped pressing handle.

[0009] Preferably, the signboard has a locking slot one and a locking slot two inside.

[0010] Preferably, a button is slidably connected inside the top cover, and a telescopic rod two is fixedly connected to the bottom of the button. A third spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the telescopic rod two.

[0011] Preferably, one end of the telescopic rod and one end of the third spring are both fixedly connected to the bottom of the button, and the other end of the telescopic rod and the third spring are both fixedly connected to the inside of the top cover.

[0012] Preferably, a locking block is slidably connected inside the top cover, the locking block is engaged with a locking groove, and a wedge-shaped locking block is fixedly connected to one side of the locking block.

[0013] Preferably, a wedge-shaped locking block one is fixedly connected to the bottom of the button, and one side of the wedge-shaped locking block one fits against one side of the wedge-shaped locking block two.

[0014] Preferably, a telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the other side of the wedge-shaped block two, and a second spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the telescopic rod one. One end of the telescopic rod one and one end of the second spring are both fixedly connected to the other side of the wedge-shaped block two, and the other end of the telescopic rod one and the second spring are both fixedly connected to the inside of the top cover.

[0015] Preferably, the top cover has a limiting groove inside, a positioning groove inside, a convex locking block slidably connected inside, an anti-slip strip fixedly connected to the top of the convex locking block, a limiting block fixedly connected to the bottom of the convex locking block, and the limiting block slidably connected inside the limiting groove.

[0016] Preferably, a spring sheet is fixedly connected to one side of the convex locking block, a protrusion is fixedly connected to one end of the spring sheet, the protrusion engages with the positioning groove, and the convex locking block engages with the locking groove.

[0017] This invention provides an external combination device for bee breeding and experimental observation boxes. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. This invention enables long-distance, visual management of experimental bee colony information through customized color-coded labels. Researchers can quickly grasp the status of bee colonies within 10-50 meters without opening each hive, greatly improving the inspection efficiency of large-scale experiments. Simultaneously, the label provides information confidentiality, effectively preventing the leakage of core experimental data and safeguarding the intellectual property security of research projects.

[0019] 2. This invention effectively solves the technical problem that the cover of small (especially foam) beehives is easily blown off by strong winds, protecting bee colonies from severe weather. This significantly reduces the risks of hive abandonment, bee robbing, and colony instability caused by sudden environmental changes, ensuring the continuity of experiments and the accuracy of data. It also avoids project delays due to unexpected interruptions. The device itself is also low in cost and durable.

[0020] 3. This invention combines multiple locking indicator structures to prevent one type of switch from being damaged or malfunctioning during long-term use, serving as a backup switch. Furthermore, the top cover and honeycomb structure adaptable to different sizes facilitate installation. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the signboard in the open state according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the L-shaped connecting plate structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a plan view of the first spring of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pointed cone structure of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the top cover of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a two-planar view of the wedge-shaped card block of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting block structure of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a planar view of the spring sheet of the present invention.

[0030] The components are as follows: 1. Top cover; 2. Through-dampening spring shaft; 3. Sign; 4. Hollowed-out anti-water accumulation groove; 5. Limiting shaft; 6. L-shaped connecting plate; 7. C-shaped buckle; 8. First spring; 9. Connecting groove; 10. Connecting block; 11. Through-dampening spring shaft; 12. Y-shaped pressing handle one; 13. Pointed cone; 14. Y-shaped pressing handle two; 15. Hollowed-out groove; 16. Button; 17. Locking groove one; 18. Wedge-shaped block one; 19. Wedge-shaped block two; 20. Telescopic rod one; 21. Second spring; 22. Telescopic rod two; 23. Third spring; 24. Locking block; 25. Limiting groove; 26. Convex block; 27. Anti-slip strip; 28. Limiting block; 29. ​​Locking groove two; 30. Positioning groove; 31. Spring piece; 32. Protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] Example:

[0033] Please see the appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 5This invention provides an external combination device for a bee breeding and experimental observation box, including a top cover 1, which serves as the main frame of the entire device, supports various functional components, and covers the top of the beehive. A through-damping spring shaft 2 is rotatably connected inside the top cover 1, serving as the central axis for rotating the identification plate. Its built-in damping and spring allow the identification plate to remain stably at any angle. An identification plate 3 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the through-damping spring shaft 2, used to display different colors or patterns by rotating to different preset positions, thereby transmitting bee colony status information over long distances. An installation component is provided inside the top cover 1, used to fix the entire device to beehives of different sizes. A perforated anti-water accumulation groove 4 is provided inside the top cover 1 to promptly drain rainwater from the surface of the top cover, preventing water accumulation from increasing the weight of the device or seeping into the beehive.

[0034] The mounting assembly includes L-shaped connecting plates 6, which serve as the base for the retractable clamping arms. The L-shaped connecting plates 6 are symmetrically slidably connected to the inside of the top cover 1 around their center, allowing the two connecting plates to move synchronously inward or outward to accommodate beehives of different widths. C-shaped clips 7 are fixedly connected to one side of each of the two L-shaped connecting plates 6, serving as the main clamping components for gripping the beehive walls from the side. A fixing component is located at the bottom of the C-shaped clips 7, providing an additional, more secure locking mechanism to prevent the device from loosening. The internal fixing connections of the top cover 1 are limited. The limiting shaft 5 serves as a guide rail, ensuring that the L-shaped connecting plate 6 maintains a straight trajectory during sliding. The L-shaped connecting plate 6 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the limiting shaft 5, constraining the L-shaped connecting plate 6 to only perform precise telescopic movements along the direction of the limiting shaft 5. A first spring 8 is sleeved on the outer wall of the limiting shaft 5, providing an automatic clamping force for the clamping mechanism. Both ends of the first spring 8 are fixedly connected between the L-shaped connecting plates 6, continuously pulling the two L-shaped connecting plates 6 inward through the spring's tension, thereby allowing the C-shaped buckle 7 to automatically clamp the beehive. The C-shaped buckle 7 has an opening inside... The connecting groove 9 provides a sliding mounting channel for the connecting block 10. The fixing assembly includes the connecting block 10, which serves as the main body of the secondary fixing mechanism and supports the piercing locking device. The connecting block 10 is slidably connected inside the connecting groove 9, allowing the secondary fixing mechanism a certain range of motion on the C-type buckle 7 for easy alignment and positioning. A through spring shaft 11 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the connecting block 10, serving as the rotation axis of the pressing handle and providing a restoring force. A Y-shaped pressing handle 12 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the through spring shaft 11, serving as an operating handle for the user. Pressing it can drive the locking mechanism. A pointed cone 13 is fixedly connected to one side of the Y-shaped pressing handle 12, which is used as a piercing part. When the handle is pressed, it can pierce the beehive wall of materials such as foam to achieve firm anchoring. A Y-shaped pressing handle 2 14 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the spring shaft 11, which is used to cooperate with the Y-shaped pressing handle 12 to form a lever or clamp structure, which makes it convenient for users to apply force. The Y-shaped pressing handle 2 14 has a hollow groove 15 inside, which is used to reduce weight or as a gripping part for fingers to improve the comfort of operation.

[0035] Please see the appendix Figure 6 - Appendix Figure 9The sign 3 has a locking groove 17 inside, which serves as the engagement point of the first locking mechanism. The locking block 24 engages to fix the angle of the sign 3. The sign 3 also has a locking groove 29 inside, which serves as the engagement point of the second backup locking mechanism. When the first mechanism fails, it can be locked through this groove. A button 16 is slidably connected inside the top cover 1, serving as the unlocking mechanism for the first locking mechanism. Pressing this button releases the lock on the sign 3. A telescopic rod 22 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the button 16, serving as a guide rod to ensure smooth up-and-down reciprocating movement. A third spring 23 is sleeved on the outer wall of the telescopic rod 22, providing the button 16 with an automatic reset force. Both the second and third springs 22 and 23 are fixedly connected at one end to the bottom of the button 16. This is the way to install the reset assembly on the button. The other end of the telescopic rod 22 and the third spring 23 are fixedly connected inside the top cover 1. This allows the spring to automatically push the button 16 back to its initial position after it is released. A locking block 24 is slidably connected inside the top cover 1. This acts as the locking pin of the first locking mechanism, directly extending into or out of the locking groove 17. The locking block 24 engages with the locking groove 17 to achieve radial locking of the sign 3 and prevent it from rotating. A wedge-shaped locking block 29 is fixedly connected to one side of the locking block 24 to connect the locking block 24 to the wedge-shaped transmission mechanism. A wedge-shaped locking block 18 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the button 16 to hold the button 16 in place. Vertical motion is transmitted to the wedge mechanism. One side of wedge block 18 fits against one side of wedge block 29, allowing the downward pressing force of button 16 to be converted into a force driving locking block 24 to move horizontally backward through the relative sliding of the two inclined surfaces, thereby unlocking. A telescopic rod 20 is fixedly connected to the other side of wedge block 29, serving as a guide rod for the locking block 24 assembly and ensuring its horizontal movement stability. A second spring 21 is sleeved on the outer wall of telescopic rod 20, providing a normally closed locking force. One end of telescopic rod 20 and the second spring 21 are both fixedly connected to the other side of wedge block 29, a connection method that applies spring force to the locking block assembly. The other ends of telescopic rod 20 and the second spring 21 are both fixedly connected inside the top cover 1, for... The spring continuously pushes the locking block 24 toward the locking groove 17, ensuring that the mechanism is always locked when not in operation. A limit groove 25 is provided inside the top cover 1 to serve as a guide rail for the second locking mechanism (convex locking block 26). A positioning groove 30 is also provided inside the top cover 1 to serve as a locking point for the second locking mechanism, providing a clear tactile feedback when locked or unlocked. The convex locking block 26 is slidably connected inside the top cover 1, serving as the operating slider and locking pin body of the second backup locking mechanism. An anti-slip strip 27 is fixedly connected to the top of the convex locking block 26 to increase friction, allowing the user to easily push and pull the slider with their fingers. A limit block 28 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the convex locking block 26, serving as a guide key that cooperates with the limit groove 25.The limiting block 28 is slidably connected inside the limiting groove 25 to constrain the convex locking block 26 to only reciprocate along a set trajectory. A spring piece 31 is fixedly connected to one side of the convex locking block 26 to provide elastic force, allowing the protrusion 32 on it to elastically engage with the positioning groove 30. A protrusion 32 is fixedly connected to one end of the spring piece 31, serving as a positioning bead to engage with the positioning groove 30. The engagement of the protrusion 32 with the positioning groove 30 provides a tactile feedback for the slider's movement and stably holds it in the locked or unlocked positions. The convex locking block 26 engages with the second locking groove 29, allowing the convex locking block 26 to be manually pushed or pulled into or removed from the second locking groove 29, achieving a second locking or unlocking of the signboard 3.

[0036] Working principle: When using the external combination device of this bee breeding and experimental observation box, firstly, when the top cover 1 is installed on the top of the beehive, the C-shaped buckles 7 on both sides of the top cover 1 are pulled out from the top cover 1 through the L-shaped connecting plate 6. The L-shaped connecting plate 6 is limited inside the top cover 1 by the limiting shaft 5. When the L-shaped connecting plates 6 on both sides compress the first spring 8, then one side of the L-shaped connecting plate 6 is fastened to the two sides of the beehive by the pointed cone 13 at the bottom of the C-shaped buckle 7 for fixation. After the C-shaped buckle 7 is released, the tension of the first spring 8 pushes the L-shaped connecting plate 6 to drive The C-type buckle 7 is reset, and then the pointed cone 13 at the bottom of the C-type buckle 7 is fastened to the box body. The pointed cone 13 is connected to the connecting block 10 through the Y-type pressing handle 12. The connecting block 10 slides into the connecting groove 9 and is connected to the C-type buckle 7. The C-type buckle 7 and the connecting block 10 are connected by the through spring shaft 11, so that the Y-type pressing handle 12 can rotate around the through spring shaft 11. The Y-type pressing handle 12 is locked onto the box wall of the box body by the elastic force inside the through spring shaft 11, which achieves the effect of facilitating the installation of the top cover 1.

[0037] When inspecting the test colony, seven through-dampening spring shafts 2 are installed on each side of the top cover 1, in green, red, blue, black, yellow, white, and purple colors. Each color represents a different information. The colonies are divided into left and right sections by the center. Bee colonies in the same hive can be marked simultaneously in both sections. To activate the desired through-dampening spring shaft 2 according to the specified color, simply press button 16 to press down wedge-shaped locking block 18. One side of wedge-shaped locking block 18 contacts the outer wall of wedge-shaped locking block 19, causing wedge-shaped locking block 19 to slide to the right. This causes wedge-shaped locking block 19 to retract locking block 24 into the top cover 1, separating it from locking groove 17, thus activating the identification plate. 3. The spring tension inside the through damping spring shaft 2 drives the sign 3 to rotate and open around the through damping spring shaft 2. After releasing the button 16, the button 16 is reset by the tension of the third spring 23. The locking block 24 is reset by the tension of the second spring 21. When the locking block 24 is damaged, the convex block 26 is pushed out of the limiting groove 25 by the limiting block 28. Then the convex block 26 is locked in the second locking groove 29 in the sign 3. One side of the convex block 26 is positioned by the protrusion 32 embedded in the positioning groove 30. The protrusion 32 is connected to the convex block 26 by the spring piece 31 to prevent the convex block 26 from sliding freely in the top cover 1.

[0038] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An external assembly device for a bee breeding and experimental observation box, comprising a top cover (1), characterized in that, The top cover (1) is rotatably connected to a through damping spring shaft (2), and the outer wall of the through damping spring shaft (2) is rotatably connected to a sign (3). The top cover (1) is equipped with an installation component, and the top cover (1) is provided with a hollow anti-water accumulation groove (4). The installation assembly includes an L-shaped connecting plate (6), which is symmetrically slidably connected to the inside of the top cover (1) with respect to the center. A C-shaped buckle (7) is fixedly connected to one side of each of the two L-shaped connecting plates (6). A fixing component is provided at the bottom of the C-shaped buckle (7). A limiting shaft (5) is fixedly connected inside the top cover (1). The L-shaped connecting plate (6) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the limiting shaft (5). A first spring (8) is sleeved on the outer wall of the limiting shaft (5). Both ends of the first spring (8) are fixedly connected between the L-shaped connecting plates (6). A connecting groove (9) is provided inside the C-shaped buckle (7).

2. The external combination device for a bee breeding and experimental observation box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing component includes a connecting block (10), which is slidably connected inside the connecting groove (9). A through spring shaft (11) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the connecting block (10). A Y-shaped pressing handle (12) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the through spring shaft (11). A pointed cone (13) is fixedly connected to one side of the Y-shaped pressing handle (12). A Y-shaped pressing handle (14) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the through spring shaft (11). A hollow groove (15) is opened inside the Y-shaped pressing handle (14).

3. The external combination device for a bee breeding and experimental observation box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sign (3) has a locking slot 1 (17) inside and a locking slot 2 (29) inside.

4. The external combination device for a bee breeding and experimental observation box according to claim 1, characterized in that, A button (16) is slidably connected inside the top cover (1), and a telescopic rod (22) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the button (16). A third spring (23) is sleeved on the outer wall of the telescopic rod (22).

5. The external combination device for a bee breeding and experimental observation box according to claim 4, characterized in that, One end of the telescopic rod (22) and the third spring (23) are both fixedly connected to the bottom of the button (16), and the other end of the telescopic rod (22) and the third spring (23) are both fixedly connected to the inside of the top cover (1).

6. The external combination device for a bee breeding and experimental observation box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top cover (1) has a locking block (24) slidably connected inside. The locking block (24) is engaged with the locking groove (17). A wedge-shaped card block (19) is fixedly connected to one side of the locking block (24).

7. The external combination device for a bee breeding and experimental observation box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the button (16) is fixedly connected to a wedge-shaped card block one (18), and one side of the wedge-shaped card block one (18) is in contact with one side of the wedge-shaped card block two (19).

8. The external combination device for a bee breeding and experimental observation box according to claim 6, characterized in that, A telescopic rod (20) is fixedly connected to the other side of the wedge-shaped block two (19). A second spring (21) is sleeved on the outer wall of the telescopic rod one (20). One end of the telescopic rod one (20) and the second spring (21) are both fixedly connected to the other side of the wedge-shaped block two (19). The other end of the telescopic rod one (20) and the second spring (21) are both fixedly connected to the inside of the top cover (1).

9. The external combination device for a bee breeding and experimental observation box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top cover (1) has a limiting groove (25) inside and a positioning groove (30) inside. A convex locking block (26) is slidably connected inside the top cover (1). An anti-slip strip (27) is fixedly connected to the top of the convex locking block (26). A limiting block (28) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the convex locking block (26). The limiting block (28) is slidably connected inside the limiting groove (25).

10. An external combination device for a bee breeding and experimental observation box according to claim 9, characterized in that, A spring piece (31) is fixedly connected to one side of the convex locking block (26), and a protrusion (32) is fixedly connected to one end of the spring piece (31). The protrusion (32) is engaged with the positioning groove (30), and the convex locking block (26) is engaged with the second locking groove (29).

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