A temperature-controlled beehive

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of beekeeping technology, and provides a temperature-controlled beehive, including a beehive and solar panels hinged on both sides of the beehive, a heating component is provided in the beehive, and the solar panels are used to supply energy to the heating component, and also includes a feeding component, the feeding component is arranged in the beehive and is located below the top of the beehive, the top surface of the beehive is provided with a conveying component for supplementing feed, the output end of the conveying component is located above the feeding component, and a movable drawer is provided at the bottom of the beehive, and the movable drawer is slidably connected to the bottom of the beehive. The utility model can achieve the minimum heat loss in the beehive when the worker completes the supplement of feed or cleans the dead bees and excrement in the beehive through such an operation mode, thereby ensuring that the temperature in the beehive can be maintained within a certain range and reducing the death of bees in the beehive.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of beekeeping, in particular to a temperature-controlled beehive. Background Art

[0002] Because bees are sensitive to temperature changes, they are often moved indoors to hibernate in cold winter. However, the transportation process can cause the honeycombs to move and the bee colonies to vibrate, increasing the mortality rate of bees. Food storage is a very important part of bees' lives, especially before winter. Bees need to store enough food to provide themselves with energy and nutrition, and also distribute it to larvae and queen bees to help them survive the cold winter.

[0003] CN202321781153.5 discloses a temperature-controlled beehive for bee breeding, comprising a box body, a heat-insulating cover hingedly connected to the top of the box body by two hinges, and two rectangular holes are provided in the middle of the top of the heat-insulating cover.

[0004] In the above technical solution, when the probe of the temperature controller detects that the temperature inside the box is too low, the temperature controller controls the two heating wires to heat up through the two insulating heat-conducting plates to heat the inside of the box. When the probe of the temperature controller detects that the temperature inside the box is too high, the temperature controller controls the two driving motors and the two electric hydraulic cylinders to start working. The output ends of the two electric hydraulic cylinders are telescopically adjusted to drive the two L-shaped insulation plates to open outwards respectively. The output shafts of the two driving motors rotate to drive the two fan blades to rotate to ventilate and dissipate heat inside the box, so as to provide better temperature control and adjustment functions.

[0005] However, winter is a period of food shortage for bees, so the dead bees and excrement in the beehive need to be cleaned regularly, and the feed in the beehive needs to be replenished regularly. These operations require opening the insulation cover, which will cause the temperature in the beehive to drop sharply, thereby affecting the growth and development of the bees in the beehive and causing the death of the bees. Utility Model Content

[0006] The utility model aims to solve the above problems and provides a temperature-controlled beehive. By pouring feed from a conveying component into the beehive, the feed will be conveyed to a feeding component. Moreover, when dead bees and excrement in the beehive need to be cleaned, the movable drawer only needs to be pulled out, cleaned, and then pushed back into the beehive.

[0007] This mode of operation allows workers to minimize heat loss in the hive when they are replenishing feed or cleaning dead bees and excrement in the hive, ensuring that the temperature in the hive can be maintained within a certain range, reducing the impact of low temperature environments on bees and reducing the death of bees in the hive.

[0008] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0009] A temperature-controlled beehive comprises a beehive and solar panels hinged on both sides of the beehive, wherein a heating component is arranged in the beehive, and the solar panels are used to supply energy to the heating component. The beehive also comprises a feeding component, which is arranged in the beehive and located below the top of the beehive. A conveying component for replenishing feed is arranged on the top surface of the beehive, and the output end of the conveying component is located above the feeding component. A movable drawer is arranged at the bottom of the beehive, and the movable drawer is slidably connected to the bottom of the beehive.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0011] In the utility model, when it is necessary to supplement feed to the beehive in winter, the feed can be poured from the conveying component, and then the feed will be conveyed to the feeding component. Moreover, when it is necessary to clean the dead bees and excrement in the beehive, it is only necessary to pull out the movable drawer, clean the movable drawer, and then push the movable drawer back into the beehive.

[0012] This mode of operation allows workers to minimize heat loss in the hive when they are replenishing feed or cleaning dead bees and excrement in the hive, ensuring that the temperature in the hive can be maintained within a certain range, reducing the impact of low temperature environments on bees and reducing the death of bees in the hive. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional diagram of a temperature-controlled beehive of Example 1;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a temperature-controlled beehive in Example 1;

[0015] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a filter assembly of a temperature-controlled beehive in Example 1;

[0016] Among them, the reference numerals of each figure are:

[0017] 1. Beehive; 11. Heating component; 111. Heat-conducting column; 112. Heating wire; 113. Battery; 12. Conveying component; 13. Box body; 131. Trough body; 1311. Nest door; 14. Box cover; 15. Temperature controller; 16. Temperature sensor; 2. Solar panel; 3. Feeding component; 31. Feeding trough; 4. Movable drawer; 5. Filter component; 51. Fixed column; 52. Through hole; 53. Dust filter; 54. Activated carbon filter; 55. Fan; 6. Baffle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0019] Example 1

[0020] refer to Figures 1 to 3 A temperature-controlled beehive comprises a beehive 1 and solar panels 2 hinged on both sides of the beehive 1, wherein a heating component 11 is arranged in the beehive 1, and the solar panels 2 are used to supply energy to the heating component 11, and further comprises a feeding component 3, wherein the feeding component 3 is arranged in the beehive 1 and is located below the top of the beehive 1, and a conveying component 12 for supplementing feed is arranged on the top surface of the beehive 1, and the output end of the conveying component 12 is located above the feeding component 3, and a movable drawer 4 is arranged at the bottom of the beehive 1, and the movable drawer 4 is slidably connected to the bottom of the beehive 1.

[0021] Under this design, the solar panels 2 hinged on both sides of the beehive 1 can be retracted and extended. When the solar panels 2 are opened, the solar panels 2 can supply energy to the heating component 11, and the heating component 11 can heat the inside of the beehive 1. When it is necessary to supplement the feed of the bee colony in the beehive 1, the worker only needs to pour the feed from the conveying component 12, and the feed will be transported to the feeding component 3. When the dead bees and excrement in the beehive 1 need to be cleaned, the worker can pull out the movable drawer 4, clean the movable drawer 4, and then push the movable drawer 4 back into the beehive 1; in this way, when the worker completes the supplement of feed, or cleans the dead bees and excrement in the beehive 1, the heat lost in the beehive 1 reaches a minimum, ensuring that the temperature in the beehive 1 can be maintained within a certain range, reducing the impact on the bees in a low temperature environment, and reducing the death of bees in the beehive 1.

[0022] Preferably, the beehive 1 includes a box body 13 and a box cover 14 covering the top of the box body 13, the conveying component 12 is arranged on the box cover 14, the heating component 11 and the feeding component 3 are arranged in the box body 13, and the solar panel 2 is hinged on both sides of the box body 13.

[0023] Specifically, workers can feed the feed through the conveying assembly 12 set on the box cover 14, and the conveying assembly 12 will transport the feed to the feeding assembly 3 in the box body 13. In this way, in winter, there is no need to open the box cover 14 to complete the feed replenishment, thereby reducing the heat loss in the box body 13. Moreover, workers can also replace the feeding assembly 3 in the box body 13 by opening the box cover 14.

[0024] More preferably, the conveying component 12 is a funnel, which is detachably arranged on the box cover 14 , and the output end of the funnel is located above the feeding component 3 .

[0025] Specifically, by feeding the feed into the funnel disposed on the box cover 14, the feed will flow to the feeding assembly 3, so that when pouring the feed, splashing, dripping and contamination of the feed can be avoided, thereby reducing waste and pollution.

[0026] In this embodiment, the feeding component 3 is a bee feeder, both ends of which are overlapped on the top of the box body 13. The bee feeder has an upwardly open feeding trough 31, which is located below the box cover 14, and the output end of the funnel is located in the feeding trough 31.

[0027] Specifically, the two ends of the bee feeder are overlapped on the top of the box body 13, so when the box cover 14 is placed on the box body 13, the box cover 14 will press the bee feeder to prevent the bee feeder from shaking and thus prevent the bee feeder from falling into the box body 13. When the box cover 14 is closed, the feeding trough 31 will be located below the box cover 14, and the output end of the funnel is located in the feeding trough 31, so that the feed put into the funnel can be accurately transported to the feeding trough 31, which can better avoid the splashing of feed, and the worker can complete the feed replenishment without opening the box cover 14.

[0028] In this embodiment, a baffle 6 is also included, and a groove body 131 is also provided at the bottom of one side of the box body 13. The baffle 6 is slidably connected to the groove body 131, and a plurality of nest doors 1311 arranged side by side are provided along the extension direction of the groove body 131. The baffle 6 can slide along the extension direction of the groove body 131 to cover the nest door 1311.

[0029] Furthermore, the nest door 1311 is the only way for bees to enter and exit to collect honey. During the winter, bees need proper ventilation. In a completely closed environment, the bees will feel panic. However, when the temperature of the external environment is relatively low, the workers can slide the baffle 6 to cover part of the nest door 1311 to reduce heat loss in the beehive 1 and also allow ventilation. When the temperature in the beehive 1 is high, the workers can slide the baffle 6 to open all the nest doors 1311, thereby achieving the effect of ventilation and heat dissipation.

[0030] Preferably, it also includes a filter assembly 5 for filtering the air, and the filter assembly 5 is arranged on both sides of the beehive 1; the filter assembly 5 includes a cylindrical fixed column 51 with a hollow structure, and the fixed column 51 is arranged on the side of the beehive 1, and through holes 52 are provided on both circular surfaces of the fixed column 51, and a dust removal filter 53, an activated carbon filter 54 and a fan 55 are arranged in sequence in the fixed column 51.

[0031] Furthermore, when the beehive 1 needs to be cooled down, the air flow can be driven by starting the fan 55, so that the air flows into the beehive 1. In order to prevent dust, odorous and harmful air in the air from entering the beehive 1, a dust removal filter 53 and an activated carbon filter 54 are provided for multi-stage filtration, so that clean air enters the beehive 1.

[0032] More preferably, the box body 13 is further provided with a temperature controller 15 and a plurality of temperature sensors 16 , and the plurality of temperature sensors 16 are arranged on the outer side of the box body 13 , and the temperature controller 15 and the plurality of temperature sensors 16 are electrically connected to the heating component 11 .

[0033] Specifically, when the temperature sensor 16 detects that the temperature in the beehive 1 is too low, the temperature controller 15 can control the heating component 11 to supply heat, so that the temperature in the beehive 1 increases and the temperature in the beehive 1 is maintained at a living temperature suitable for the bees.

[0034] Preferably, the heating component 11 includes a plurality of heat-conducting columns 111 and a battery 113. The plurality of heat-conducting columns 111 are arranged in the beehive 1, and each heat-conducting column 111 is wound with a heating wire 112. The battery 113 is arranged outside the beehive 1. The heating wire 112 is electrically connected to the battery 113 through a temperature controller 15. The battery 113 is used to supply energy for the heating of the heating wire 112, and the solar panel 2 is used to supply energy to the battery 113.

[0035] Furthermore, by using the solar panel 2 to power the battery 113, a continuous supply of energy is provided to the battery 113, and the battery 113 heats the heating wire 112, which then transfers the heat to the heat-conducting column 111. The heat-conducting column 111 can evenly distribute the heat to avoid local overheating or overcooling, and can more effectively conduct heat and reduce temperature fluctuations.

[0036] In this embodiment, the beehive 1 is made of XPS material. The XPS material has good thermal insulation performance, which can effectively ensure the stability of the internal temperature of the beehive 1 and help the bees maintain a suitable temperature in winter and spring.

[0037] The above are only preferred implementations of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements or modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present invention. These improvements or modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A temperature-controlled beehive, comprising a beehive and solar panels hinged on both sides of the beehive, wherein a heating component is provided in the beehive, and the solar panels are used to supply energy to the heating component, characterized in that: It also includes a feeding component, which is arranged in the beehive and located below the top of the beehive. The top surface of the beehive is provided with a conveying component for replenishing feed, and the output end of the conveying component is located above the feeding component. A movable drawer is provided at the bottom of the beehive, and the movable drawer is slidably connected to the bottom of the beehive.

2. A temperature-controlled beehive according to claim 1, characterized in that: The beehive comprises a box body and a box cover arranged on the top of the box body, the conveying component is arranged on the box cover, the heating component and the feeding component are arranged in the box body, and the solar panel is hinged on both sides of the box body.

3. A temperature-controlled beehive according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conveying component is a funnel, which is detachably arranged on the box cover, and the output end of the funnel is located above the feeding component.

4. A temperature-controlled beehive according to claim 3, characterized in that: The feeding assembly is a bee feeder, both ends of which are overlapped on the top of the box body. The bee feeder has an upwardly open feeding trough, which is located below the box cover, and the output end of the funnel is located in the feeding trough.

5. A temperature-controlled beehive according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a baffle, and a groove body is provided at the bottom of one side of the box body. The baffle is slidably connected to the groove body. A plurality of nest doors arranged side by side are provided along the extending direction of the groove body. The baffle can slide along the extending direction of the groove body to cover the nest door.

6. A temperature-controlled beehive according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a filter assembly for filtering air, wherein the filter assembly is arranged on both sides of the beehive.

7. A temperature-controlled beehive according to claim 6, characterized in that: The filter assembly includes a cylindrical fixed column with a hollow structure, which is arranged on the side of the beehive. Through holes are arranged on both circular surfaces of the fixed column. A dust removal filter, an activated carbon filter and a fan are arranged in sequence in the fixed column.

8. A temperature-controlled beehive according to claim 2, characterized in that: The box body is also provided with a temperature controller and a plurality of temperature sensors, and the plurality of temperature sensors are arranged on the outer side of the box body. The temperature controller and the plurality of temperature sensors are electrically connected to the heating component.

9. A temperature-controlled beehive according to claim 8, characterized in that: The heating assembly includes a plurality of heat-conducting columns and a battery. The plurality of heat-conducting columns are arranged in a beehive, and a heating wire is wound around each heat-conducting column. The battery is arranged outside the beehive, and the heating wire is electrically connected to the battery through a temperature controller. The battery is used to supply energy for the heating of the heating wire, and the solar panel is used to supply energy to the battery.

10. A temperature-controlled beehive according to claim 1, characterized in that: The beehive is made of XPS material.

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