Special box for honey combs
By designing a special box for honeycombs, the complex operations and honey quality issues in honeycomb transportation, concentration, and industrial honey extraction have been resolved. Stable and efficient honeycomb transportation and honey concentration have been achieved, improving work efficiency and honey quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FUJIAN AGRI & FORESTRY UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing beehives cannot be effectively used for large-scale transport of honey combs, biomimetic concentration, and industrialized honey extraction, resulting in problems such as complicated operations, significant impact on honey quality, and serious honey loss.
A special box for honeycombs was designed, including a box body with a closed bottom and a detachable box lid and bottom cover. The box body has partitions on both sides to separate the honeycomb frames, handles and hook structures for fixing, support feet and limiting parts for stable stacking, and a honey outlet on the bottom cover for honey collection, realizing stable transfer and biomimetic concentration of honeycombs.
It improves the stability and efficiency of honeycomb transportation, reduces operational complexity, ensures honey quality, avoids honeycomb damage and honey loss, and simplifies the factory honey extraction process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a special box for honeycombs, which is mainly used for honeycomb transportation, honeycomb biomimetic concentration, and large-scale mechanized honey extraction operations. Background Technology
[0002] 1. Honeycomb transport
[0003] Honey is a popular health food among consumers. Honey production is mostly carried out at apiaries, where beekeepers extract the honey directly after removing the bees. However, harvesting honey at apiaries has several drawbacks: ① Beekeepers mostly use manual methods for honey extraction, which is very arduous; ② Honey quality is often difficult to guarantee due to external environmental factors; ③ Harvesting honey at apiaries greatly disturbs bee colonies, easily leading to robbing and other problems; ④ If producing mature honey (as people's living standards improve and their demands for honey quality increase, more and more beekeepers realize the necessity of producing mature honey), the honey concentration is high, making it difficult for manual honey extractors to completely separate the honey from the honeycomb, and also easily damaging the honeycomb.
[0004] All of these factors make factory-style honey harvesting inevitable. This necessitates transporting mature honeycombs to factories and empty honeycombs to apiaries. If honeycombs are not secured during transport, the wax caps on their surface are easily damaged, causing honey to leak out and resulting in both honey loss and contamination. Even empty honeycombs after harvesting are easily damaged by movement, preventing full utilization. Previously, honeycombs were mostly transported using traditional hives (or supers). After placing the honeycombs in the empty hive, they had to be secured with nails, and then removed, making the process cumbersome and difficult to ensure secure fastening, especially when the hive wasn't completely full. However, using this special honeycomb hive, the honeycombs can be placed directly into their corresponding slots without additional securing, eliminating the need for manual fixation and improving beekeeper efficiency.
[0005] 2. Bionic Concentration of Honeycomb
[0006] Bees collect nectar, process it, and store it in their honeycomb cells, sealing the cell entrances with beeswax. The honey-making process is greatly influenced by external climatic conditions. When the ambient humidity is high, even after thorough processing, the honey will still have a high water content. Furthermore, the wax caps on the honeycomb cells are permeable to moisture; prolonged exposure to high humidity will dilute the honey inside.
[0007] Previously, low-concentration honey was typically centrifuged and then transported to a bee product processing plant for concentration using mechanical equipment. This concentration process usually involves heating and vacuuming the honey. This method of concentration significantly impacts the quality and flavor of the honey.
[0008] Because capped honeycombs have a certain degree of moisture permeability, previous experiments have shown that placing capped honeycombs in a sealed, dry space for a period of time can increase the concentration of honey within the honeycombs. This concentration method eliminates the need for heating or breaking the capped honeycombs, maintaining a storage environment essentially identical to that of the honeycombs within the hive, thus preserving the honey's quality. This method of honey concentration is known as biomimetic honey concentration.
[0009] In order to prevent honeycombs from colliding with each other during transportation, the honeycombs in this special honeycomb box are fixed to the inner wall of the box, and the honeycombs are spaced apart from each other, with air circulation channels between them. Therefore, when using this special honeycomb box for the above-mentioned biomimetic concentration, simply stack the boxes containing the honeycombs into the biomimetic concentration chamber.
[0010] 3. Large-scale mechanized honey harvesting operations
[0011] Large-scale factory-style honey extraction operations are conducted on a per-box basis. This means that honeycombs are not removed individually from the box during processes such as cutting and capping, and centrifuging; instead, the entire box is used. When cutting and capping honeycombs per box, the gaps between the honeycombs must be consistent, and the honeycombs must be securely fixed to the box (otherwise, the honeycombs will shift during cutting and centrifugation, making the process impossible). To prevent this movement, traditionally, nails were used to fasten the honeycombs to the box. After extraction, the nails had to be removed repeatedly, resulting in a cumbersome process and potential damage to the honeycomb frame and box. This invention provides a dedicated honeycomb box where the honeycombs are securely held between the box's partitions, ensuring a stable position and preventing movement during cutting and centrifugation. This significantly reduces the number of steps involved and prevents damage to the honeycomb frame and box. Summary of the Invention
[0012] This invention addresses the aforementioned problem by providing a specialized box designed specifically for honeycomb transportation and processing, as existing beehives cannot be directly used for mass honeycomb transportation, biomimetic concentration, or factory-scale honey extraction.
[0013] The specific implementation of this utility model is as follows: a special box for honeycombs includes a box body with a closed bottom, symmetrically arranged partitions on both sides of the box body for separating honeycomb frames, a box cover detachably connected to the top of the box body, a bottom cover detachably connected to the bottom of the box body, handles extending from the upper part of both sides of the side of the box body, hooks on the inner side of the upper edge of the handles, and a buckle groove on the side of the box cover that can cooperate with the hooks.
[0014] Preferably, the bottom cover extends to the side with a bottom cover buckle plate, the upper end of the bottom cover buckle plate has a retaining strip, and the side of the box body has a groove that can cooperate with the bottom cover retaining strip.
[0015] Preferably, the upper end of the partition bar extends into a horizontal portion located along the upper edge of the box body.
[0016] Preferably, the bottom of the bottom cover has supporting feet.
[0017] Preferably, the lid and the bottom of the box body have limiting protrusions at the four corners, the upper surface of the bottom cover has a first limiting groove that can cooperate with the limiting protrusions at the bottom of the box body, and the upper surface of the box body has a second limiting groove that can cooperate with the limiting protrusions at the bottom of the lid.
[0018] Preferably, the upper surface edge of the lid has a beveled limiting member that can limit the stacking of its upper support feet.
[0019] Preferably, the bottom cover has a honey outlet in the middle, and the bottom cover has a slope that is inclined toward the honey outlet on its periphery.
[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0021] (1) In the embodiment of this utility model, the box has a partition bar to separate each nest during the transportation process.
[0022] (2) In this embodiment of the utility model, the combination of support feet and bend-shaped limiting parts can meet the combination and stacking of multiple special boxes and ensure the stability during the transportation process.
[0023] (3) In this utility model, the detachable box cover and bottom cover can be stacked during the biomimetic concentration process to save space, and the gap between the nest combs can be guaranteed to meet the water evaporation. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0026] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the box body structure of this utility model.
[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom cover part of this utility model.
[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention in the transport stacking state and in use state.
[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the stacked structure during the biomimetic concentration process of this utility model. Figure 1 .
[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the stacked structure during the biomimetic concentration process of this utility model. Figure 2 .
[0031] In the diagram, 10-box body, 110-partition, 20-box lid, 30-bottom cover, 120-handle, 121-hook, 130-second limiting groove, 310-bottom cover buckle plate, 320-first limiting groove, 210-buckle groove, 220-limiting protrusion, 311-buckle strip, 130-groove, 301-support foot, 330-honey discharge port, 340-sloping surface, 40-frame, 50-square long wooden strip. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0033] like Figure 1-6 As shown, a special box for honeycombs includes a box body 10 with a closed bottom. The two sides of the box body have symmetrical partitions 110 for separating the honeycomb frames. The top of the box body is detachably connected to a box cover 20, and the bottom of the box body 10 is detachably connected to a bottom cover 30. The sides of the box body 10 have handles 120 extending from the upper part on both sides. The upper edge of the handle has a hook 121. The side of the box cover 20 has a fastening groove 210 that can cooperate with the hook.
[0034] The bottom cover 30 has a bottom cover buckle plate 310 extending from its side. The bottom cover buckle plate 310 has a locking strip 311 at its upper end. The side of the box body 10 has a groove 140 that can cooperate with the bottom cover locking strip.
[0035] In its initial state, the lid 20 is fixed to the body 10 by the hook 121 inside the handle 120, and the bottom cover 30 is fastened to the slot 210 of the body by the clip 311. When in use, remove the lid 20 and insert a frame with a honeycomb between the adjacent spacers 110 (the honeycomb frame is taken directly from the beehive and placed in), and then fasten the lid 20 back in.
[0036] The bottom cover 30 and the box cover 20 can achieve a closed state during the transfer process. The bottom cover 30 and the box cover 20 are detachable so that they can be easily removed during the automated honey extraction process.
[0037] During mechanized honey extraction, the blades pass through adjacent honeycomb frames. The spacer 110 also ensures the position of the honeycomb frames is limited, preventing interference with the blades.
[0038] On the other hand, the bottom cover 30, once removed, allows the nest combs to fall directly from the bottom of the box after being cut, facilitating collection and the next process.
[0039] In one embodiment of this utility model, the bottom cover 30 has a support foot 301 at its bottom. The upper surface edge of the box cover 20 has a beveled limiting member 201 that can limit the stacking of its upper support feet.
[0040] In one embodiment of the present invention, the upper end of the spacer 110 extends into a horizontal portion located on the upper edge of the box 10, which can better limit the nest frame.
[0041] During the transfer process, the cooperation of the support foot 301 and the bend-shaped limiting component 201 can ensure stability during the complete stacking process.
[0042] In one embodiment of the present invention, the lid 20 and the bottom of the box body have limiting protrusions 220 at the four corners, the upper surface of the bottom cover 30 has a first limiting groove 320 that can cooperate with the limiting protrusions 220 at the bottom of the box body, and the upper surface of the box body 10 has a second limiting groove 130 that can cooperate with the limiting protrusions 220 at the bottom of the lid 20.
[0043] The limiting protrusion 220 of the box cover 20 cooperates with the second limiting groove 130 to meet the quick positioning and installation of the box cover 20. The limiting protrusion 220 at the four corners of the bottom of the box can be snapped into the first limiting groove 320, which is conducive to the limiting of the bottom cover 30.
[0044] In one embodiment of this utility model, the groove 140 and the buckle slot 210 are of the same shape and size, and can be stacked in two ways during the stacking process:
[0045] One of them is as follows Figure 5 As shown, a stacking method with a bottom cover 30 and a box cover 20 is used, which ensures stability during transportation. In this method, the cooperation of the support feet 301 and the beveled limiting member 201 can improve the stacking stability during transportation.
[0046] Another type is as follows Figure 6As shown, in biomimetic concentration, natural evaporation is considered for evaporating the moisture in raw honey. The honeycomb is placed without a lid or bottom; only two 30mm square wooden strips are placed about 60mm from the bottom of each layer near the side wall to allow for multi-layer stacking. This ensures better gas circulation during concentration. This method shortens the space required for biomimetic concentration while maintaining gaps between adjacent honeycombs, guaranteeing smooth honey evaporation.
[0047] In practical applications, the following can also be used: Figure 7 The illustrated scheme also allows for the placement of frames 40 between the containers during stacking, facilitating ventilation between the containers 10 and enabling faster honeycomb concentration. This method eliminates the need for dedicated honeycomb supports within the biomimetic concentration chamber, making space utilization more flexible and convenient. In this embodiment, the frame 40 is a hollow rectangle used to separate adjacent containers 10.
[0048] In one embodiment of this utility model, the bottom cover 30 has a honey discharge port 330 in the middle, and the periphery of the bottom cover has an inclined surface that slopes towards the honey discharge port, which can facilitate the collection of honey dripping during transportation or concentration.
[0049] If this utility model discloses or relates to mutually fixedly connected parts or structural components, then unless otherwise stated, a fixed connection can be understood as: a detachable fixed connection (e.g., using bolts or screws), or a non-detachable fixed connection (e.g., riveting, welding). Of course, mutually fixed connections can also be replaced by an integral structure (e.g., manufactured by integral molding using a casting process) (except where it is obviously impossible to use an integral molding process).
[0050] In addition, unless otherwise stated, the terms used in any of the technical solutions disclosed in this utility model to indicate positional relationships or shapes include states or shapes that are similar to, close to, or approximate with those states or shapes.
[0051] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and not to limit it; although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the specific implementation of this utility model or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features without departing from the spirit of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the technical solution claimed by this utility model.
Claims
1. A honey stomach box characterized by, The device includes a closed box body with symmetrical partitions on both sides for separating nest frames. A box cover is detachably connected to the top of the box body, and a bottom cover is detachably connected to the bottom of the box body. The sides of the box body have handles extending from the upper part on both sides, and the upper edge of the handles has hooks. The sides of the box cover have grooves that can engage with the hooks.
2. The honey stomach special box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom cover extends to the side with a bottom cover buckle plate, the upper end of the bottom cover buckle plate has a locking strip, and the side of the box body has a groove that can cooperate with the bottom cover locking strip.
3. The honey stomach box of claim 2, wherein, The upper end of the partition bar extends into a horizontal portion located along the upper edge of the box body.
4. The honey stomach special box according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the cover has supporting feet.
5. The honey stomach special box according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The lid and the bottom of the box body have limiting protrusions at the four corners. The upper surface of the bottom cover has a first limiting groove that can cooperate with the limiting protrusions at the bottom of the box body. The upper surface of the box body has a second limiting groove that can cooperate with the limiting protrusions at the bottom of the lid.
6. The honey stomach box of claim 4, wherein, The upper surface edge of the lid has a beveled limiting element that can limit the stacking of its upper support legs.
7. The honey stomach box of claim 1, wherein, The bottom cover has a honey outlet in the middle, and the bottom cover has a sloped surface on its periphery that slopes toward the honey outlet.