Multifunctional bee colony feeding device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a multifunctional bee colony feeding device, and belongs to the technical field of bee colony feeding management. The pollen table is in butt joint with one end of the sweet water box to form a food box, clamping grooves are formed in the two sides of the sweet water box and the pollen table, a supporting strip is slidably installed in each clamping groove, and the sponge base is installed in the sweet water box. Grooves convenient for bees to take food are uniformly formed in the sponge seat; the beehive supporting device can be arranged in beehives of different sizes in a lap joint and supporting mode, the usable beehive range is enlarged, the beehive supporting device can be used without cutting, the problem that the size is single is solved, operation is convenient, disassembly and assembly operation is convenient, and feeding and cleaning are convenient; sweet water feeding and pollen feeding are combined, the feeding habit that bees eat sweet water and pollen is met, and the problem that in-nest bee colony feeders on the market are single in function is solved; the structure of the sponge seat is convenient for the bees to crawl and feed, the bees can enter the sweet water box 1 through the groove along with the sweet water surface to feed, the bees can be prevented from drowning when feeding nectar, and the ingestion efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of bee colony feeding and management technology, specifically relating to a multifunctional bee colony feeder. Background Technology

[0002] Bees primarily feed on nectar and pollen collected from flowers, as well as honey and bee bread stored in the hive. During seasons when nectar and pollen are scarce, before the bees' winter, and during the breeding season, colonies with insufficient food reserves need artificial feeding, such as with sugar water or pollen, to supplement their nutrition, promote colony reproduction, and improve productivity. Currently, most in-hive feeders on the market are sugar water feeders, which have limited functionality and are mainly designed for the standard Langstroth 10-frame hive. They are incompatible with other types of hives, requiring manual cutting for placement, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, inefficient, and prone to damage. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the problems of existing hive feeders, which are mainly sugar water feeders with limited functionality and are primarily designed for standard Langstroth 10-frame hives, making them incompatible with other hive types and requiring manual cutting for placement—a time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient process, and prone to damage—this invention provides a multifunctional bee colony feeder. This feeder is installed parallel to the honeycomb and supported by support bars 3 within the hive. It includes a sugar water box 1 and a pollen tray 2, increasing the feeder's functionality and facilitating feeding and cleaning. A sponge seat 4 is provided on the sugar water box to prevent bees from drowning while feeding on nectar, improving foraging efficiency. The support bars on both sides are nested in slots on both sides of the box, increasing the load-bearing area and allowing for adjustment of the support bar extension length to accommodate hives of different sizes, thus expanding the range of bee colonies that can be used. It requires no cutting and is easy to operate. This invention solves the problems of limited functionality and size of existing hive feeders on the market. Based on bee feeding habits, it combines sugar water feeding and pollen feeding, resulting in high efficiency and hygiene. The device has a simple structure, is easy to assemble and disassemble, has a variety of functions, and is convenient to use. It is clean and efficient, which is in line with the purpose of clean production in apiaries. It avoids the problems of feeding pollen on the frame beams of traditional feeding methods, which cause inconvenience to feeding and interfere with bee colony inspection.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: A multifunctional bee colony feeder mainly includes a sugar water box 1, a pollen platform 2, a support strip 3, and a sponge seat 4. The pollen platform 2 is connected to one end of the sugar water box 1 to form a food box. The sugar water box 1 and the pollen platform 2 are provided with slots 9 on both sides. A support strip 3 is slidably installed in the slots 9. The sponge seat 4 is installed inside the sugar water box 1. The sponge seat 4 is evenly provided with grooves to facilitate bee feeding.

[0005] Furthermore, the pollen station 2 is provided with ventilation holes 10 evenly distributed.

[0006] Furthermore, the bottom of the support strip 3 is provided with anti-slip texture 5.

[0007] Furthermore, the sugar water box 1 is a deep and narrow large-capacity sugar water tank.

[0008] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0009] This utility model can be installed in beehives of different sizes by overlapping and supporting, increasing the range of beehives that can be used. It can be used without cutting, solving the problem of limited size. It is easy to operate, disassemble and assemble, and easy to feed and clean. It combines sugar water feeding and pollen feeding, satisfying the bees' feeding habits of eating both sugar water and pollen, and solving the problem of limited functionality of beehive feeders on the market. The structure of the sponge seat makes it easy for bees to crawl and feed. Bees can enter the sugar water box 1 through the groove along the sugar water surface to feed, which can prevent bees from drowning when feeding on nectar and improve feeding efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0011] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model.

[0012] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the sponge seat of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0014] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the preferred embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so as to facilitate the understanding of those skilled in the art.

[0015] This utility model discloses a multifunctional bee colony feeder, which mainly includes a sugar water box 1, a pollen station 2, a support strip 3, and a sponge base 4.

[0016] like Figure 1As shown, the pollen station 2 is connected to one end of the sugar water box 1 to form a food box. The pollen station 2 and the sugar water box 1 can be fixed by snap-fit ​​or integral molding to ensure the overall stability of the device. The sugar water box 1 and pollen station 2 have slots 9 on both sides, and a support strip 3 is slidably installed in the slots 9. The support strip 3 can be slidably extended and retracted within the slots 9, and its extension length can be adjusted according to the size of the beehive to allow it to be installed in beehives of different sizes, increasing the range of beehives that can be used. It can be used without cutting and is easy to operate; it solves the problem of limited functionality and size of existing beehive feeders on the market. The support strip 3 is installed on the crossbeam of the honeycomb frame to ensure stable support.

[0017] After the pollen platform 2 and sugar water box 1 are installed as a whole into the beehive, the sponge seat 4 is installed inside the sugar water box 1. When adding sugar water, ensure that the sponge seat 4 is fully saturated with sugar water and add enough sugar water to ensure sufficient capacity and extend the cycle of adding sugar water after opening the hive. This method can also be used when there are many honeycombs in the bee colony. The sponge seat 4 is evenly provided with grooves to facilitate bee feeding. The sponge seat 4 provides support for bees to crawl and feed. Bees can directly feed on the sugar water on the surface of the sponge, which is rich in sugar water, thus improving feeding efficiency. As the amount of sugar water decreases, bees can enter the sugar water box 1 through the grooves along the sugar water surface to feed. The grooves are small in size, which helps bees that fall in to climb back onto the sponge seat 4 and then clean the sugar water off their bodies through mutual behavior, thus achieving rescue.

[0018] This utility model connects the sugar water box 1, pollen tray 2, and sponge seat 4 into a single unit and installs it inside the beehive to form a feeder. This combines sugar water feeding and pollen feeding, satisfying the bees' need for both. The entire feeder is mounted on the honeycomb inside the beehive via support bars 3, facilitating disassembly, feeding, and cleaning. The sugar water box is equipped with a sponge seat, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the sponge seat 4 has grooves on both sides to facilitate bees to crawl and feed. As the amount of sugar water decreases, bees can enter the sugar water box 1 through the grooves along the sugar water surface to feed, which can prevent bees from drowning while feeding on nectar. The middle part of the sponge seat 4 has a longitudinal connecting part to connect the sponge seat 4 into a whole, which helps to ensure the overall stability of the sponge seat 4, effectively prevents bees from drowning, and facilitates the disassembly, assembly and cleaning of the sponge seat 4.

[0019] The device has a simple structure, is easy to assemble and disassemble with the beehive, and is convenient to use and clean. It avoids the problems of traditional pollen feeding on the frame beam, which causes inconvenience in feeding and interferes with bee colony inspection.

[0020] In this invention, the pollen platform 2 is provided with evenly distributed ventilation holes 10 to increase air permeability, prevent pollen clusters from fermenting, and maintain food quality.

[0021] In this invention, the bottom of the support bar 3 is provided with anti-slip texture 5, which increases the friction between the support bar 3 and the crossbeam for installing the nest comb, prevents the feeder from sliding, and further improves the stability of the feeder.

[0022] In this invention, the sugar water box 1 is a deep and narrow large-capacity sugar water trough with a width that matches the thickness of the honeycomb. The narrowness is to ensure that the feeder occupies only the installation position of one honeycomb, and the depth is to increase the capacity of the feeder, so that it can hold enough sugar water, extend the cycle of adding sugar water when the hive is opened, and can also be used when there are many honeycombs in the bee colony, saving the space inside the hive while maintaining a large capacity.

[0023] The entire device is made of high-polymer corrosion-resistant materials, which are sturdy, lightweight, environmentally friendly, and durable, thus extending the device's service life.

[0024] Work process:

[0025] This utility model features side support bars nested in slots on both sides of the box, allowing adjustment of the support bar 3's extension length to accommodate beehives of different sizes, thus expanding the range of beehives that can be used. It requires no cutting and is easy to operate, detachable for convenient feeding and cleaning, solving the problem of limited functionality and size of existing beehive feeders on the market. The feeder is installed parallel to the honeycomb and supported by the support bars 3 inside the beehive. It includes a sugar water box 1 and a pollen tray 2, increasing the feeder's functionality by combining sugar water and pollen feeding to meet the bees' need for both. A sponge seat on the sugar water box prevents bees from drowning while feeding on nectar, improving foraging efficiency. The built-in sponge seat is clean and hygienic, preventing beekeepers from contaminating the sugar water with twigs, thus helping to maintain colony stability. When adding sugar water, ensure the sponge seat 4 is fully saturated and add sufficient sugar water to ensure adequate filling. Sufficient capacity extends the cycle of adding sugar water, making it usable even with a large number of honeycombs. The sponge seat 4 has evenly distributed grooves for easy access by bees, providing support for crawling and feeding. Bees can directly ingest the sugar water from the sponge surface, improving feeding efficiency. As the sugar water level decreases, bees can use the grooves to enter the sugar water box 1 for feeding. The small groove size facilitates bees that fall in to climb back onto the sponge seat 4 and clean themselves of the sugar water through their interaction. The device has a simple structure, is easy to disassemble, offers rich functionality, and is convenient to use. It is clean and efficient, aligning with the principles of clean production in apiaries. It avoids the inconvenience and interference with colony inspection caused by traditional pollen feeding on the frame beams. The entire device is made of high-polymer corrosion-resistant materials, making it sturdy, lightweight, environmentally friendly, and durable, thus extending its service life.

[0026] Finally, it should be noted that the above preferred embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail through the above preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes can be made to it in form and detail without departing from the scope defined by the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A multi-functional hive feeder, characterized by: The multifunctional bee colony feeder comprises a sugar water box (1), a pollen table (2), a supporting strip (3) and a sponge seat (4), the pollen table (2) is connected to one end of the sugar water box (1) to form a food box, the sugar water box (1) and the pollen table (2) are provided with clamping grooves (9) on two sides, one supporting strip (3) is slidably installed in the clamping grooves (9), and the sponge seat (4) is installed in the sugar water box (1); the sponge seat (4) is uniformly provided with grooves facilitating the bees to feed.

2. A multi-functional hive feeder as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The pollen table (2) is uniformly provided with air holes (10).

3. A multi-functional hive feeder as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterised in that: The bottom of the supporting strip (3) is provided with anti-skid lines (5).

4. A multi-functional hive feeder as claimed in claim 3, characterised in that: The sugar water box (1) is a deep and narrow large-capacity sugar water tank with a width matching the thickness of a nest.

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