Bee feeding device for laboratory scene

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of experimental feeding, and discloses a bee raising device for laboratory scenes, which comprises a box cover, the outer wall of the box cover is fixedly connected with a fixing plate, the inner wall of the fixing plate is rotatably connected with a rotating column, the inner wall of the rotating column is fixedly connected with a rotating plate, and the rotating plate is fixedly connected with a rotating shaft. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating plate, a clamping jaw is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod, a fixing buckle is slidably connected to the outer wall of the connecting rod, an inclined groove is formed in the inner wall of the fixing buckle, a transparent feeding box is slidably connected to the bottom of the box cover, and a sliding groove is formed in the inner wall of the top of the transparent feeding box. According to the utility model, the consumption conditions of the experimental drug solution and the sweet water in the transparent feeding box are regularly checked, so that the experimental drug solution and the sweet water are supplemented in time. In the feeding process, the feeding centrifugal tube is opened, so that the bees can meet the experimental requirements on the bees in scientific research by taking in the experimental medicine solution.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal husbandry technology, and in particular to a bee-rearing device for laboratory settings. Background Technology

[0002] Bees contribute 9.5% of global agricultural output through pollination, and my country's beekeeping industry has a total output value of 420 billion yuan, involving 75% of crop yield increases, including cotton and rapeseed. As key pollinators, bees maintain the reproduction of 90% of wild plants. Bees play a vital role in ecological balance and modern agricultural production.

[0003] Bee conservation research is not only a scientific issue in addressing the ecological crisis, but also a strategic necessity for ensuring human survival and development. The development of modern agriculture and ecological security cannot be separated from basic scientific research. More and more researchers are dedicated to basic bee research, hoping to explore the various mechanisms of bees in laboratory settings, improve their immunity and disease resistance, and have a positive impact on their growth and reproduction.

[0004] However, existing laboratory beekeeping conditions mostly use wooden boxes, secured with gauze and thumbtacks, which presents many problems. For example, the opening of the box is too large when packing; bees can easily escape and sting during the packing process; it is difficult to control the number of bees in each box; and sugar water is easily spilled when feeding the bees.

[0005] Therefore, we propose a new method for raising experimental bees that is safe, efficient, convenient, and easy to control the number of bees in each group, in order to meet the requirements of researchers feeding bees in groups in laboratory settings. Utility Model Content

[0006] The present invention aims to provide a bee-feeding device for laboratory settings, in order to solve the problems of low experimental efficiency caused by the cumbersome and inefficient feeding methods of laboratory bees in the prior art, which in turn affects the experimental process.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0008] A bee-rearing device for laboratory settings includes a box lid, a fixing plate fixedly connected to the outer wall of the box lid, a rotating column rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixing plate, a rotating plate fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating column, a connecting rod fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating plate, a claw fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod, a fixing buckle slidably connected to the outer wall of the connecting rod, and an inclined groove formed on the inner wall of the fixing buckle.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] A transparent feeding box is slidably connected to the bottom of the box lid, and a groove is provided on the top inner wall of the transparent feeding box;

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] A sealing strip is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the transparent feeding box, and the bottom of the sealing strip is slidably connected to the top of the box lid;

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] The outer wall of the sealing strip is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the slide groove, and the outer wall of the box cover is slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide groove.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] Centrifuge tubes are placed on the inner wall of the transparent breeding box;

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] The bottom of the centrifuge tube is detachably connected to a tube cap;

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] The outer wall of the centrifuge tube has multiple holes, and the outer wall of the box lid has multiple cover holes, the size of which is about 2mm to facilitate ventilation;

[0021] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0022] The outer wall of the connecting rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the inclined groove, and the bottom of the tube cover can contact the inner wall of the transparent feeding box.

[0023] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] In this invention, when a transparent feeding box is needed to allow bees to ingest a sugar-water-based medication to simulate experimental conditions, the sugar-water-based medication is placed inside a centrifuge tube. The centrifuge tube is then sealed with a cap, and inverted onto the inner wall of the transparent feeding box. The sugar-water-based medication inside the centrifuge tube will be easily ingested by the bees through two to three holes approximately 1 mm in diameter at the cap, but the liquid will not leak out due to surface tension. The advantage of this design is that when starvation is required, the entire transparent feeding box can be inverted. Inverting the box prevents the centrifuge tube from filling completely, thus preventing the bees from ingesting the medication through the small holes, allowing them to meet the requirements of the experimental conditions by ingesting the sugar-water-based medication. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a bee-rearing device for a laboratory setting proposed in this utility model.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing strip of a bee-feeding device for a laboratory setting proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a centrifuge tube for a bee-rearing device in a laboratory setting, as proposed in this utility model.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the tube cap of a bee-feeding device for a laboratory setting proposed in this utility model.

[0029] Legend:

[0030] 1. Transparent feeding box; 2. Box lid; 3. Rotating column; 4. Rotating plate; 5. Connecting rod; 6. Fixing buckle; 7. Claw; 8. Cover hole; 9. Sealing strip; 10. Fixing plate; 11. Sloping groove; 12. Hole; 13. Centrifuge tube; 14. Tube cover; 15. Slide groove. Detailed Implementation

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

[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 3 This utility model provides an embodiment of a bee-rearing device for laboratory settings, comprising a lid 2, a fixing plate 10 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the lid 2, a rotating column 3 rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixing plate 10, a rotating plate 4 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating column 3, a connecting rod 5 fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating plate 4, and a claw 7 fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod 5. When it is necessary to fix the lid 2 and the transparent feeding box 1, the rotating plate 4 is rotated. The rotating plate 4 will rotate under the action of the rotating column 3, and the connecting rod 5 at the bottom of the rotating plate 4 will drive the claw 7 to move, thereby fixing the transparent feeding box 1 and the lid 2, preventing bees from accidentally pushing open the lid 2 or the lid 2 from accidentally opening. The transparent feeding box allows laboratory personnel to directly observe the vitality and movement of bees from the outside.

[0033] A fixing buckle 6 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the connecting rod 5. The inner wall of the fixing buckle 6 has a slanted groove 11. The claw 7 will slide on the inner wall of the slanted groove 11 inside the fixing buckle 6 under the action of the connecting rod 5 until it slides to the bottom and then locks in place, thereby completing the fixing action. The bottom of the box cover 2 is slidably connected to the transparent feeding box 1. The top inner wall of the transparent feeding box 1 has a sliding groove 15. The box cover 2 can slide on the inner wall of the sliding groove 15 to facilitate opening and closing the box cover 2. The inner wall of the transparent feeding box 1 is fixedly connected to the sealing strip 9. The function of the sealing strip 9 is to enhance the sealing between the box cover 2 and the transparent feeding box 1 to prevent bees from escaping. The bottom of the sealing strip 9 is slidably connected to the top of the box cover 2.

[0034] Reference Figures 2 to 4 The outer wall of the sealing strip 9 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the slide 15, and the outer wall of the box cover 2 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide 15. Centrifuge tubes 13 are placed on the inner wall of the transparent feeding box 1. When it is necessary to use the transparent feeding box 1 to allow bees to ingest a drug solution containing sugar water in an experimental setting, the drug solution containing sugar water is placed inside the centrifuge tube 13. The top of the tube cover 14 is detachably connected to the bottom of the centrifuge tube 13. The centrifuge tube 13 is sealed by the tube cover 14, and the centrifuge tube 13 is inverted on the inner wall of the transparent feeding box 1.

[0035] The outer wall of the centrifuge tube 13 has multiple holes 12. The sugar-containing liquid inside the centrifuge tube 13 will pass through two to three holes 12 with a diameter of about 1 mm on the surface of the centrifuge tube 13, making it easy for bees to suck up the liquid. However, the liquid will not leak out due to surface tension. The advantage of this is that when starvation treatment is required, the entire transparent feeding box can be inverted. After inverting, the liquid in the centrifuge tube cannot be filled, so the bees cannot suck up the liquid through the small holes, making it easier for the bees to take in the liquid. This allows the bees to meet the requirements of the experimental scenario by taking in the sugar-containing liquid. The outer wall of the box cover 2 has multiple cover holes 8. The size of the cover holes (8) is about 2 mm to facilitate ventilation. The function of the cover holes 8 is to prevent insufficient oxygen when the bees take in the sugar-containing liquid inside the transparent feeding box 1. The outer wall of the connecting rod 5 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the inclined groove 11. The bottom of the tube cover 14 can contact the inner wall of the transparent feeding box 1. When the centrifuge tube 13 is inverted on the inner wall of the transparent feeding box 1, the bottom of the tube cover 14 contacts the inner wall of the transparent feeding box 1, which can better fix the position of the centrifuge tube 13.

[0036] Working principle: Bees are placed into the transparent feeding box 1 through a small hole after being removed from a 2ml centrifuge tube using tweezers. When using the transparent feeding box 1 to allow bees to ingest a sugar-water solution to address feeding issues in a laboratory setting, the sugar-water solution is placed inside the centrifuge tube 13. The centrifuge tube 13 is then sealed with a cap 14, and the tube 13 is inverted against the inner wall of the transparent feeding box 1. The sugar-water solution inside the centrifuge tube 13 will then pass through two to three holes 12, each approximately 1mm in diameter, near the cap of the tube 13, allowing the bees to ingest it. However, due to surface tension, the liquid will not leak out. The advantage of this design is that when starvation treatment is needed, the entire transparent feeding box can be inverted. When inverted, the centrifuge tube will not be completely filled with liquid, preventing the bees from ingesting through the small holes.

[0037] Then slide the lid 2 to open it. Place the bee inside the transparent feeding box 1. Then push the lid 2 back. The lid 2 will slide on the inner wall of the slide groove 15. Then, under the action of the rotating column 3, rotate the rotating plate 4. At this time, the connecting rod 5 at the bottom of the rotating plate 4 will drive the claw 7 to slide on the inner wall of the inclined groove 11 inside the fixing buckle 6 until it slides to the bottom and then locks. This fixes the transparent feeding box 1 and the lid 2 to prevent the bee from accidentally pushing open the lid 2 or the lid 2 from accidentally opening. The function of the cover hole 8 is to prevent insufficient oxygen when the bee ingests the sugar water medicine inside the transparent feeding box 1.

[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A rearing device for honey bees for laboratory settings comprising a box lid (2), characterized in that: The outer wall of the box cover (2) is fixedly connected with a fixed plate (10), the inner wall of the fixed plate (10) is rotatably connected with a rotating column (3), the inner wall of the rotating column (3) is fixedly connected with a rotating plate (4), the bottom of the rotating plate (4) is fixedly connected with a connecting rod (5), the bottom of the connecting rod (5) is fixedly connected with a clamping jaw (7), the outer wall of the connecting rod (5) is slidably connected with a fixed buckle (6), and the inner wall of the fixed buckle (6) is provided with an inclined groove (11).

2. A rearing device for honey bees for laboratory settings according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the box cover (2) is slidably connected with a transparent feeding box (1), and the top inner wall of the transparent feeding box (1) is provided with a sliding groove (15).

3. A rearing device for honey bees for laboratory settings according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the transparent feeding box (1) is fixedly connected with a sealing strip (9), and the bottom of the sealing strip (9) is slidably connected to the top of the box cover (2).

4. A rearing device for honey bees for laboratory settings according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer wall of the sealing strip (9) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove (15), and the outer wall of the box cover (2) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove (15).

5. A rearing device for honey bees for laboratory settings according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the transparent feeding box (1) is placed with a centrifugal tube (13).

6. A rearing device for honey bees for laboratory settings according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the centrifugal tube (13) is detachably connected with a tube cover (14).

7. A rearing device for honey bees for laboratory settings according to claim 6, characterized in that: A plurality of holes (12) are formed in the bottom outer wall of the centrifugal tube (13), a plurality of cover holes (8) are formed in the outer wall of the box cover (2), and the size of the cover holes (8) is about 2mm, facilitating ventilation.

8. A rearing device for honey bees for laboratory settings according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer wall of the connecting rod (5) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the inclined groove (11), and the bottom of the tube cover (14) is in contact with the inner wall of the transparent feeding box (1). The outer wall of the connecting rod (5) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the inclined groove (11), and the bottom of the tube cover (14) is in contact with the inner wall of the transparent feeding box (1).

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