Multifunctional in-nest drone trapping device for artificial insemination

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of bee breeding, and discloses an in-nest drone multifunctional trapping device for artificial insemination, which comprises a bee collecting cavity, the front side of the bee collecting cavity is fixedly connected with a bee discharging grating, the rear side of the bee collecting cavity is provided with a drone trapping mechanism, and the top of the bee collecting cavity is provided with a bee outlet mechanism. A feeding mechanism is arranged in the bee collecting cavity, the drone trapping mechanism comprises a trapper panel, the edge of the trapper panel and the periphery of the edge of the bee collecting cavity are fixed through buckles, a trumpet-shaped inlet is formed in the center of the trapper panel, and a spiral guide groove is fixedly connected to the outer portion of the trumpet-shaped inlet. Double improvement of trapping efficiency and success rate is achieved through the drone trapping mechanism, and drones cannot turn around and climb back after entering a drone collecting cavity by relying on the gradually-changing guide groove design of the spiral funnel trapper, combining the biological characteristics of mature drone activities and matching with the gradually-changing width design of the guide groove.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of beekeeping technology, specifically to a multi-functional drone trapping device for artificial insemination. Background Technology

[0002] Artificial insemination is one of the most critical techniques in bee conservation and breeding research. This technique not only enables research on single male insemination, single male insemination with multiple females, and autoinsemination, but also plays an irreplaceable role in the purification, selection, and conservation of bee varieties.

[0003] Artificial insemination of bees requires a large number of sexually mature and robust drones, and the capture and selection of drones is one of the key factors affecting the success rate of artificial insemination. Before artificial insemination, technicians need to capture sexually mature and robust drones from inside or outside the hive, place them in a temporary storage device, and bring them indoors for sperm collection. However, for a long time, the development of drone trapping technology has lagged behind, and many technical bottlenecks remain unresolved.

[0004] Currently, existing drone trapping devices can be mainly categorized into manual trapping devices, automatic separation devices, specialized functional devices, and queen bee substance trapping devices. These devices each have their own characteristics in terms of structural design, ease of use, and trapping efficiency, but they also all have varying degrees of limitations. To address these issues, a multi-functional drone trapping device for artificial insemination within the hive is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a multifunctional drone trapping device for artificial insemination, solving the problem of difficulty in trapping drones.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solution: a multi-functional drone trapping device for artificial insemination, comprising a bee collecting chamber, a bee arranging grid fixedly connected to the front side of the bee collecting chamber, a drone trapping mechanism installed on the rear side of the bee collecting chamber, a bee exiting mechanism provided at the top of the bee collecting chamber, and a feeding mechanism provided inside the bee collecting chamber; The drone trapping mechanism includes a trapping panel, the edge of which is fixed to the edge of the bee collecting chamber with snaps, a funnel-shaped inlet at the center of the trapping panel, a spiral guide groove fixedly connected to the outside of the funnel-shaped inlet, and a fine iron mesh fixedly connected to the outside of the spiral guide groove.

[0007] Preferably, the bee-exiting mechanism includes a bee-exiting circular slot, which is located at the center of the top of the bee-collecting cavity, and a circular cap is threaded onto the outside of the bee-exiting circular slot.

[0008] Preferably, the round hole cap includes an upper round cover, which is disposed outside the round hole groove of the honeycomb outlet. A cap rim is fixedly connected to the outside of the upper round cover, and a lower nut is fixedly connected to the outside of the cap rim.

[0009] Preferably, the feeding mechanism includes a detachable feeding trough, which is externally fixed inside the bee collecting chamber, and screws are threaded to both ends of the detachable feeding trough.

[0010] Preferably, the screw is externally threaded to the bottom of the honeycomb cavity, and the lower nut is threaded to the inside of the honeycomb outlet circular groove.

[0011] Preferably, the horn-shaped inlet is externally fixedly connected to the inside of the honeycomb collecting cavity, and the spiral guide groove is externally fixedly connected to the inside of the honeycomb collecting cavity.

[0012] Preferably, the spiral guide groove outlet is located inside the bee collecting cavity, and the spiral guide groove is located outside the feeding mechanism.

[0013] Preferably, the bee-attracting grid is disposed on the front side of the trap panel, and the bee-attracting grid is externally fixedly connected to the outside of the feeding mechanism.

[0014] Preferably, a detachable feeding trough is fixedly connected to the lower beam of the bee collecting chamber, and the detachable feeding trough is externally fixedly connected to the outside of the drone trapping mechanism.

[0015] Preferably, a drone trapping mechanism is provided on the rear side of the bee-catching grid, and the drone trapping mechanism is installed outside the feeding mechanism.

[0016] This invention provides a multifunctional drone trapping device for artificial insemination. It has the following beneficial effects: 1. This invention achieves a dual improvement in trapping efficiency and success rate through a funnel trap. Relying on the gradual guide groove design of the spiral funnel trap and combined with the biological characteristics of mature drone activity, the efficiency is improved. Through the "inward extension" structure at the end of the funnel, combined with the gradual width design of the guide groove, the drone cannot turn around and crawl backward after entering the bee collection chamber. At the same time, the trapping effect is further optimized by the transparent grid.

[0017] 2. This invention achieves an integrated "trapping-feeding" process, ensuring the vitality of drones. The design of the bee-collecting grid is adapted to the size difference between worker bees and drones, causing drones to linger while worker bees can enter the bee-collecting chamber to provide food for the drones. At the same time, the stainless steel feeding trough can feed the drones. Combined with the natural feeding of worker bees, this further ensures the vitality of drones.

[0018] 3. The present invention optimizes the ease of operation and applicability. Each component is connected by snaps, screws, threads, etc., and the device realizes automated trapping and feeding. It is suitable for artificial insemination operations in large-scale bee farms and is easy to use. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the drone trapping mechanism of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the honeycomb grid of the present invention; Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the trumpet-shaped inlet of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the detachable feeding trough of the present invention.

[0020] Among them, 1. Bee collecting chamber; 2. Bee arranging grid; 3. Drone trapping mechanism; 31. Trapper panel; 32. Trumpet-shaped inlet; 33. Spiral guide groove; 4. Bee exiting mechanism; 41. Bee exiting round hole groove; 42. Round hole cap; 421. Upper round cover; 422. Cap brim; 423. Lower nut; 5. Feeding mechanism; 51. Detachable feeding trough; 52. Screw. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] Please see the appendix Figure 1 Appendix Figure 3 and attached Figure 5This invention provides a multi-functional drone trapping device for artificial insemination, comprising a bee collecting chamber 1, which is a rectangular cavity with dimensions of 420mm*210mm*35mm and features corrosion resistance, light weight, and high strength. A bee slat grid 2 is fixedly connected to the front of the bee collecting chamber 1. The bee slat grid 2 is 440mm long, 240mm wide, and 1.5mm thick, with a grid spacing of 5mm. The bee collecting chamber 1 provides an installation base for the bee slat grid 2 made of food-grade transparent polypropylene material. A drone trapping mechanism 3 is fixedly connected to the rear of the bee collecting chamber 1, allowing drones to enter the bee collecting chamber 1 without escaping. A drone exiting mechanism 4 is threadedly connected to the top of the bee collecting chamber 1, allowing the drones to automatically fly out after completing their work. A feeding mechanism 5 is provided inside the bee collecting chamber 1. The stainless steel feeding mechanism 5 provides temporary food for the drones in the bee collecting chamber 1, ensuring their vitality during their temporary stay. The drone trapping mechanism 3 includes a trapping panel 31. The edges of the trapping panel 31 are fixed to the edges of the bee-collecting chamber 1 with clips. The relative positions of the trapping panel 31 and the bee-collecting chamber 1 are fixed to prevent the trapping channel from shifting due to operational vibration. The trapping panel 31 is 440mm long, 240mm wide, and 1mm thick. A 200mm diameter circular hole is provided in the center of the wooden panel. A funnel-shaped inlet 32 ​​is provided at the center of the trapping panel 31. The trapping panel 31 is made of thin handmade wooden board, and the surface of the wood... The surface is rough, making it easy for bees to climb. Together with the funnel-shaped entrance 32, it serves as a guide channel for attracting drones. Utilizing the visual permeability of the transparent material, the focusing effect of the flared structure, and the chemical attraction of the attractant on the inner wall, it increases the rate of drones actively entering. A spiral guide groove 33 is fixedly connected to the outside of the funnel-shaped entrance 32. The diameter of the spiral guide groove 33 gradually changes from 10mm at the entrance end to 6mm at the end. At the same time, the gradient design is based on the crawling habits of drones. After entering through the funnel-shaped entrance 32, it effectively prevents drones from crawling backwards and escaping from the end.

[0023] Specifically, the upper, lower, left, and right beams of the hollow cavity honeycomb collection chamber 1 are all made of wood. The upper beam has a length, width, and thickness of 484mm*35mm*15mm, the lower beam has a length, width, and thickness of 420mm*35mm*15mm, and the left and right side beams have a length, width, and thickness of 225mm*35mm*10mm. The honeycomb collection chamber 1 provides a stable installation base for the front-fixed honeycomb grid 2. The rear side is fixed to the honeycomb collection chamber 1 with clips. The thin handmade wooden trap panel 31 is connected with the central trumpet-shaped inlet 32 ​​as the core guide. The channel, combined with the external spiral guide groove 33 adapted to the crawling habits of drones and the stainless steel diamond mesh fine iron wire mesh 34 with corresponding holes at the outlet, forms a trapping structure that is "easy to enter but impossible to escape". The top threaded connection of the drone release mechanism 4 can enable the drones to fly out automatically after working. The internal stainless steel feeding mechanism 5 can provide feed to the drones temporarily stored in the bee collection chamber 1 to ensure their vitality. With the gradual anti-escape design of the spiral guide groove 33, the active entry rate of drones is effectively improved, realizing the integrated function of directional trapping, safe temporary storage, vitality protection and controllable release of drones.

[0024] Please see the appendix Figure 6 and attached Figure 7 The bee-eating mechanism 4 includes a bee-eating opening circular slot 41, which is located at the center of the top of the bee-collecting chamber 1. The bee-eating mechanism 4 serves as the mounting base for the bee-eating opening circular slot 41. A circular cap 42 is threaded onto the outside of the bee-eating opening circular slot 41. The circular cap 42 seals the bee-eating opening circular slot 41 to prevent drones from escaping from the bee-collecting chamber 1. The circular cap 42 includes an upper circular cover 421, which is located outside the bee-eating opening circular slot 41 and covers the opening of the bee-eating opening circular slot 41. In the area, the upper round cap 421 is fixedly connected to the outside of the cap 422. The cap 422 increases the radial structural dimension of the round hole cap 42, which not only improves the grip convenience when operating the round hole cap 42, but also enhances the sealing fit after the round hole cap 42 is connected to the honeycomb round hole groove 41. The cap 422 is fixedly connected to the outside of the cap 422. The lower nut 423 is engaged with the internal thread of the honeycomb round hole groove 41. It is the key structure for the threaded connection between the round hole cap 42 and the honeycomb round hole groove 41, ensuring the stability of the connection.

[0025] Specifically, the bee-eating mechanism 4 is mounted on the bee-eating opening circular slot 41, which is located at the center of the top of the bee-collecting chamber 1. The bee-eating opening circular slot 41 is connected to the circular cap 42 via external threads. The circular cap 42 seals the bee-eating opening circular slot 41, directly preventing drones from escaping from the bee-collecting chamber 1. The upper circular cover 421 of the circular cap 42 is located outside the bee-eating opening circular slot 41, covering the opening area of ​​the bee-eating opening circular slot 41, and is one of the core structures for the sealing function. The cap edge 422 on the outside of the upper round cap 421 increases the radial structural dimension of the round hole cap 42, which not only improves the gripping convenience when operating the round hole cap 42, but also enhances the sealing fit after the round hole cap 42 is connected to the round hole groove 41 of the bee outlet. The lower nut 423 on the outside of the cap edge 422 is engaged with the internal thread of the round hole groove 41 of the bee outlet. It is the key structure for the threaded connection between the round hole cap 42 and the round hole groove 41 of the bee outlet, and ultimately ensures the stability of the connection of all components of the bee outlet mechanism 4.

[0026] Please see the appendix Figure 6 and attached Figure 8 The feeding mechanism 5 includes a detachable feeding trough 51. The stainless steel feeding trough is 1mm thick. Both ends of the feeding trough have 5mm protruding iron plate round holes, which facilitate fixing the detachable feeding trough 51 to the lower beam inside the bee collection chamber 1 with screws 52. The detachable feeding trough 51 is made of food-grade stainless steel and is the core component to ensure the nutritional supply of drones during their temporary storage in the bee collection chamber 1. The two ends of the detachable feeding trough 51 are threaded with screws 52. The detachable feeding trough 51 and the screws 52 are connected by threads to fix the position of the detachable feeding trough 51. The detachable design facilitates cleaning and feed replenishment. The screws 52 are externally threaded to the bottom of the bee collection chamber 1. The screws 52 serve as the fixed connection between the detachable feeding trough 51 and the bee collection chamber 1, undertaking the dual functions of "stable installation + convenient disassembly".

[0027] Specifically, the feeding mechanism 5 fixes a detachable feeding trough 51 made of food-grade stainless steel inside the bee collection chamber 1. As the core component for nutrient supply during the temporary storage of drones in the bee collection chamber 1, the two ends are fixedly assembled with the bottom of the bee collection chamber 1 by screws 52 connected by threads. The screws 52 not only serve the function of firmly installing the detachable feeding trough 51, but also give the feeding trough a detachable property by means of threaded connection, which facilitates subsequent cleaning and feed replenishment. Ultimately, it realizes the integrated function of stable nutrient supply during the temporary storage of drones in the bee collection chamber 1, convenient disassembly and assembly of feeding components, and hygiene maintenance.

[0028] Please see the appendix Figure 3 Appendix Figure 7 and attached Figure 8The lower nut 423 is threaded into the inside of the bee outlet round hole groove 41. The lower nut 423 can ensure the stability of the connection between the round hole cap 42 and the bee outlet round hole groove 41. The externally fixed inlet 32 ​​is fixedly connected to the inside of the bee collecting chamber 1. The flared inlet 32 ​​and the bee collecting chamber 1 form a continuous trapping channel to prevent male bees from lingering at the connection. The externally threaded round hole cap 42 is threaded into the inside of the bee outlet round hole groove 41. The combination of the two can prevent male bees from escaping. The externally fixed spiral guide groove 33 is fixedly connected to the inside of the bee collecting chamber 1. The spiral guide groove 33 extends into the inside of the bee collecting chamber 1. The length of the funnel end of the spiral guide groove 33 is 10-12mm, the inner diameter of the round outlet is 6mm, and the end extends into the inside of the bee collecting chamber 1 by 5-8mm, so as to achieve a seamless connection between the channel and the bee collecting chamber 1. A spiral guide groove 33 is installed outside the feeding mechanism 5, providing a guiding channel for bees to enter and exit the feeding mechanism 5. A bee-dispersing grid 2 is installed on the front side of the trap panel 31, providing protection and guidance for the entry and exit channels at the trap panel 31, ensuring the regularity of the bees' entry and exit paths. The bee-dispersing grid 2 is externally and fixedly connected to the outside of the feeding mechanism 5, serving as an external protective structure for the feeding mechanism 5. A detachable feeding trough 51 is fixedly connected to the lower beam of the bee-collecting chamber 1, providing bees with... A fixed feeding space is provided. The detachable feeding trough 51 is externally fixed to the drone trapping mechanism 3. The detachable feeding trough 51 realizes the structural connection between the feeding mechanism 5 and the drone trapping mechanism 3, so that the feeding area and the trapping area are linked. The drone trapping mechanism 3 is set on the rear side of the bee swarm 2. The drone trapping mechanism 3 and the bee swarm 2 form a front-to-back corresponding layout. The drone trapping mechanism 3 is installed outside the feeding mechanism 5. The drone trapping mechanism 3 is stably assembled with the help of the carrier function of the feeding mechanism 5. At the same time, the attraction effect of the feeding mechanism 5 is used to improve the drone trapping efficiency.

[0029] Specifically, the drone trap achieves integrated functions of drone trapping, stable feeding, and escape prevention through the coordinated operation of its various components. The lower nut 423 is threaded into the circular slot 41 at the drone outlet, ensuring the stability of the connection between the circular cap 42 and the circular slot 41. The circular cap 42 is also threaded into the circular slot 41 at the drone outlet, forming a double seal to prevent drone escape. The funnel-shaped inlet 32 ​​is fixedly connected to the inside of the drone collection chamber 1, forming a continuous trapping channel and preventing drones from lingering at the connection point. The spiral guide groove 33 is fixedly connected to the inside of the drone collection chamber 1 and extends into the chamber. The funnel end has a length of 10-12 mm, the circular outlet has an inner diameter of 6 mm, and the end extends 5-8 mm into the inside of the drone collection chamber 1, achieving a seamless connection between the channel and the drone collection chamber 1. The spiral guide groove 33 is also installed in the feeding mechanism 5. Externally, a guiding channel is provided for bees to enter and exit the feeding mechanism 5. The bee-strapping grid 2 is set on the front side of the trap panel 31, forming a protective and guiding channel for the entry and exit, ensuring that the bees' entry and exit paths are orderly. The bee-strapping grid 2 is fixedly connected to the outside of the feeding mechanism 5, serving as an external protective structure for the feeding mechanism 5. The detachable feeding trough 51 is fixedly connected to the lower beam of the bee collection chamber 1, providing a fixed feeding space for bees and being fixedly connected to the outside of the drone trapping mechanism 3, realizing the structural connection between the feeding mechanism 5 and the drone trapping mechanism 3, and making the feeding area and the trapping area linked. The drone trapping mechanism 3 is set on the rear side of the bee-strapping grid 2, forming a front-to-back layout with the bee-strapping grid 2, and is installed on the outside of the feeding mechanism 5. It achieves stable assembly by relying on the carrier function of the feeding mechanism 5, and at the same time, it uses the attraction function of the feeding mechanism 5 to improve the drone trapping efficiency.

[0030] Working principle: When drones need to be captured, they enter the drone trapping mechanism 3 through the funnel-shaped inlet 32 ​​on the trapping panel 31. The edge of the trapping panel 31 is firmly connected to the edge of the bee collecting chamber 1 by a snap fastener without gaps and is easy to disassemble, which can reduce internal contamination of the device. The diameter of the spiral guide groove 33 connected to the outlet of the funnel-shaped inlet 32 ​​gradually decreases from the inlet end to the end, effectively preventing drones from crawling back and escaping from the end, thus improving the efficiency of automatic drone trapping.

[0031] When drones are lured into the device, the spacing of the bee-collecting grid 2 can control the escape of drones and facilitate worker bees to enter and exit the bee-collecting chamber 1 to feed drones. This enables automatic trapping and short-term feeding of drones, ensuring their vitality. At the same time, the bee-collecting grid 2 is made of transparent material, which allows for clear detection of the number of drones trapped and collected, reducing disturbance to the drones. Furthermore, a small amount of refined sugar can be placed in the detachable feeding trough 51, which is fixed by screws 52 in the feeding mechanism 5, to feed the drones that remain there.

[0032] When the device is finished, rotating the upper round cover 421 in the bee-exiting mechanism 4 drives the cap edge 422 and the lower nut 423 in the round hole cap 42 to release the interlock state by rotating the threaded connection part along the unlocking direction of the bee-exiting hole groove 41 at the top of the bee-collecting chamber 1, so that the drones in the hive can leave autonomously through the bee-exiting mechanism 4.

Claims

1. A multi-functional drone trapping device for artificial insemination, comprising a drone collection chamber (1), characterized in that, A bee-collecting chamber (1) is fixedly connected to the front side of a bee-distributing grid (2), a drone-trapping mechanism (3) is installed on the rear side of the bee-collecting chamber (1), a bee-exiting mechanism (4) is provided on the top of the bee-collecting chamber (1), and a feeding mechanism (5) is provided inside the bee-collecting chamber (1). The drone trapping mechanism (3) includes a trapping panel (31), the edge of the trapping panel (31) is fixed to the edge of the bee collecting chamber (1) by a buckle, and a funnel-shaped inlet (32) is provided at the center of the trapping panel (31), and a spiral guide groove (33) is fixedly connected to the outside of the funnel-shaped inlet (32).

2. The multi-functional drone trapping device for artificial insemination according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bee-outlet mechanism (4) includes a bee-outlet circular hole groove (41), which is located at the center of the top of the bee-collecting cavity (1). A circular hole cap (42) is threaded onto the outside of the bee-outlet circular hole groove (41).

3. The multi-functional drone trapping device for artificial insemination according to claim 2, characterized in that, The round hole cap (42) includes an upper round cover (421), which is disposed outside the round hole groove (41) of the bee outlet. A cap edge (422) is fixedly connected to the outside of the upper round cover (421), and a lower nut (423) is fixedly connected to the outside of the cap edge (422).

4. The multi-functional drone trapping device for artificial insemination according to claim 3, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism (5) includes a detachable feeding trough (51), which is externally fixed inside the bee collection chamber (1), and screws (52) are threaded to both ends of the detachable feeding trough (51).

5. A multi-functional drone trapping device for artificial insemination according to claim 4, characterized in that, The screw (52) is externally threaded to the bottom of the honeycomb cavity (1), and the lower nut (423) is threaded to the inside of the honeycomb outlet round hole groove (41).

6. The multi-functional drone trapping device for artificial insemination according to claim 1, characterized in that, The horn-shaped inlet (32) is externally fixedly connected to the inside of the honeycomb collection cavity (1), and the spiral guide groove (33) is externally fixedly connected to the inside of the honeycomb collection cavity (1).

7. A multi-functional drone trapping device for artificial insemination according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spiral guide groove (33) is located inside the bee collecting chamber (1) at its outlet, and the spiral guide groove (33) is located outside the feeding mechanism (5).

8. A multi-functional drone trapping device for artificial insemination according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bee-catching grid (2) is located on the front side of the trap panel (31), and the bee-catching grid (2) is fixedly connected to the outside of the feeding mechanism (5).

9. A multi-functional drone trapping device for artificial insemination according to claim 8, characterized in that, A detachable feeding trough (51) is fixedly connected to the lower beam of the bee collection chamber (1), and the detachable feeding trough (51) is fixedly connected to the outside of the drone trapping mechanism (3).

10. A multi-functional drone trapping device for artificial insemination according to claim 1, characterized in that, A drone trapping mechanism (3) is provided on the rear side of the bee grid (2), and the drone trapping mechanism (3) is installed outside the feeding mechanism (5).

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