Automatic feeding device for beekeeping

Abstract

The utility model provides an automatic feeding device for beekeeping, and belongs to the technical field of beekeeping. Comprising a storage box fixed to the bottom of a beehive, a supply notch is formed in the upper end face of the storage box and communicated with the inner bottom of the beehive, a drawing plate is horizontally inserted into the storage box, a feeding trough is installed at the position, corresponding to the supply notch, of the upper end face of the drawing plate, a storage trough is further formed in the drawing plate, and the storage trough is communicated with the feeding trough. The storage tank is connected with a micro water pump, and the output end of the micro water pump is connected with a water outlet nozzle extending into the feeding trough; one end of the pulling plate extends out of the side face of the storage box and is fixedly provided with a handle, and the upper end face of the storage box is provided with a positioning plug pin for fixing the pulling plate. According to the automatic feeding device for beekeeping, the bee stealing phenomenon or the sweet water pollution can be avoided during automatic feeding for beekeeping, meanwhile, the later nursing and cleaning of workers are facilitated, and the overall using effect is good.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beekeeping technology, and in particular to an automatic beekeeping feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] In traditional beekeeping, feeding bee colonies mainly relies on manual labor. Beekeepers need to regularly check the food reserves in the hives, and when external nectar sources are insufficient, staff need to use feeders to supplement the bees with sugar water or pollen. Currently, common feeders generally include open feeders and some automatic feeding devices.

[0003] However, these types of feeding devices still have certain limitations in use, including:

[0004] Placement feeders (such as hanging containers at the hive entrance or shallow trays placed on top) easily expose the smell of sugar water, which can easily trigger robbing (other bee colonies or insects stealing food), especially during seasons when nectar sources are scarce, the risk of robbing increases significantly. In addition, environmental factors such as rainwater and dust can easily contaminate the sugar water, causing the feed to spoil. If not cleaned up in time, this may lead to bee diseases.

[0005] While automatic feeding devices (such as those that deliver sugar water to external feed troughs via gravity drip irrigation or electric pumps at regular intervals) can achieve basic automation, the feed troughs are exposed outside the hive, making it impossible to completely avoid robbing bees and insect infestations. On the other hand, embedded structures (such as embedding the feeding container into the side wall or bottom of the hive and connecting it to the comb area via a channel) present cleaning difficulties, and after long-term use, sugar water residue can easily breed mold, leading to increased health risks for the bee colony.

[0006] Therefore, this application provides an automatic beekeeping feeding device to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an automatic bee feeding device to solve the problems of existing bee feeding devices being set in the external environment, which easily leads to bee robbing or contamination of sugar water by external environmental factors, while setting them in the beehive makes cleaning difficult.

[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0009] An automatic beekeeping feeding device includes a storage box fixed to the bottom of a beehive. The upper surface of the storage box has a supply slot and communicates with the bottom of the beehive. A drawer is horizontally inserted into the storage box. A feeding trough is installed on the upper surface of the drawer corresponding to the supply slot. A storage trough is also provided on the drawer. The storage trough is connected to a micro water pump. The output end of the micro water pump is connected to a water outlet extending into the feeding trough.

[0010] One end of the drawer extends beyond the side of the storage box and is fixed with a handle, and the upper surface of the storage box is provided with a positioning pin for fixing the drawer.

[0011] Optionally, the upper surface of the storage box is provided with an annular sealing ring, the sealing ring is adapted to the bottom edge of the beehive, and a sealing rubber ring is provided on the inner side of the sealing ring.

[0012] Optionally, the drawer has a groove for embedding the feeding trough, and an electric heating component is provided at the bottom of the groove on the lower end face of the feeding trough.

[0013] Optionally, the heating assembly includes a heating wire.

[0014] Optionally, the micro water pump is embedded in the drawer plate, and the input end of the micro water pump is connected to a flexible hose that extends into the storage tank.

[0015] Optionally, multiple springs are fixed on the inner wall of the storage box, and the multiple springs are jointly mounted with a horizontally sliding sealing member, which abuts against the end of the drawer away from the handle.

[0016] Optionally, the top of the sealing member is a horizontal plate, and after the drawer is pulled out of the storage box, the sealing member will seal the supply slot under the elastic force of the spring.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0018] In the above solution, thanks to the combination of storage box, feeding slot, pull plate, and feeding trough, bees can be fed from the bottom of the hive through the feeding trough, which can effectively avoid robbing bees and insect infestation. The pull plate is easy to pull out and disassemble directly from the storage box, which facilitates later cleaning and maintenance and avoids the problem of sugar water residue breeding mold, which affects the health of the bee colony.

[0019] In the above solution, thanks to the combination of the feeding trough, electric heating element, storage tank and micro water pump, the micro water pump can be used to add sugar water to the feeding trough in a measured amount, which helps to ensure the feeding effect. The electric heating element can also be used to heat the water to a certain extent to avoid the sugar water crystallizing due to low temperature.

[0020] In summary, this device can prevent bee robbing or contamination of sugar water during automatic bee feeding, while also facilitating post-feeding care and cleaning by staff, resulting in good overall performance. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the present invention and, together with the specification, further serve to explain the principles of the present invention and enable those skilled in the art to implement and use the present invention.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage box of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A;

[0026] Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B.

[0027] [Figure Labels]

[0028] 1. Beehive; 2. Storage box; 201. Feeding slot; 202. Sealing ring; 203. Positioning pin; 3. Drawer; 301. Handle; 4. Feeding trough; 401. Heating element; 5. Storage tank; 6. Miniature water pump; 7. Water outlet; 8. Spring; 9. Sealing component.

[0029] As shown in the figure, specific structures and devices are marked in the figure to clearly illustrate the structure of the embodiment of this utility model. However, this is only for illustrative purposes and is not intended to limit this utility model to this specific structure, device and environment. Those skilled in the art can adjust or modify these devices and environments according to specific needs. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The automatic beekeeping feeding device provided by this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should also be noted that, to make the embodiments more detailed, the following embodiments are the best and preferred embodiments, and those skilled in the art can use other alternative methods to implement some known technologies; moreover, the accompanying drawings are only for more specific description of the embodiments and are not intended to specifically limit this utility model.

[0031] It should be noted that the use of terms such as "an embodiment," "an embodiment," "an exemplary embodiment," and "some embodiments" in the specification indicates that the described embodiment may include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments (whether explicitly described or not) should be within the knowledge of those skilled in the art.

[0032] Generally, terms can be understood at least partly from their use in context. For example, depending at least partly on the context, the term "one or more" as used herein can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic in a singular sense, or a combination of features, structures, or characteristics in a plural sense. Additionally, the term "based on" can be understood not necessarily to convey an exclusive set of factors, but rather, alternatively, depending at least partly on the context, to allow for the presence of other factors that are not necessarily explicitly described.

[0033] It is understood that the meanings of “on”, “above”, and “above” in this utility model should be interpreted in the broadest manner, such that “on” not only means “directly on” something, but also includes the meaning of being “on” something with an intervening feature or layer, and that “above” or “above” not only means “on” something, but also includes the meaning of being “on” something without an intervening feature or layer.

[0034] Furthermore, spatially related terms such as “below,” “under,” “lower,” “above,” and “upper” are used herein for convenience to describe the relationship of one element or feature to one or more other elements or features, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Spatially related terms are intended to cover different orientations in the use or operation of the device other than those depicted in the accompanying drawings. The device may be oriented in other ways, and the spatially related descriptive terms used herein can be interpreted similarly.

[0035] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, an embodiment of this utility model provides an automatic beekeeping feeding device, including a storage box 2 fixed to the bottom of a beehive 1. The upper surface of the storage box 2 has a feeding slot 201 that communicates with the bottom of the beehive 1. An annular sealing ring 202 is provided on the upper surface of the storage box 2, and the sealing ring 202 is adapted to the bottom edge of the beehive 1. In specific implementations, the specifications of the sealing ring 202 can be customized according to the specifications of the beehive 1. In this embodiment, a sealing rubber ring is also provided on the inner side of the sealing ring 202, which can further ensure the sealing effect after the beehive 1 and the storage box 2 are fixed, avoiding interference from external factors.

[0036] Cooperate Figure 4 As shown, a drawer plate 3 is horizontally inserted into the storage box 2. The upper end of the drawer plate 3 is provided with a groove corresponding to the position of the supply slot 201. A feeding trough 4 is fitted into the groove. An electric heating component 401 is provided at the bottom of the groove, located on the lower end face of the feeding trough 4. The electric heating component 401 can be, but is not limited to, an electric heating wire.

[0037] Meanwhile, a storage tank 5 is also provided on the drawer plate 3. Next to the storage tank 5, a miniature water pump 6 is embedded in the drawer plate 3. The output end of the miniature water pump 6 is connected to a water outlet 7 extending into the feeding trough 4, and the input end of the miniature water pump 6 is connected to a flexible tube extending into the storage tank 5. Therefore, the miniature water pump 6 can quantitatively input the sugar water from the storage tank 5 into the feeding trough 4, achieving an automatic feeding effect. In specific implementations, this device can also be used in conjunction with a photovoltaic power system or a DC power system to maintain power supply to the electric heating component 401 and the miniature water pump 6. Any commonly used power supply system in the prior art can be used, and there are no limitations.

[0038] Cooperate Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, one end of the drawer 3 extends out of the side of the storage box 2 and is fixed with a handle 301. The upper surface of the storage box 2 is provided with a positioning pin 203 for fixing the drawer 3. The positioning pin 203 can fix the drawer 3 inside the storage box 2.

[0039] Multiple springs 8 are fixed to the inner wall of the storage box 2. These springs 8 are collectively fitted with a horizontally sliding sealing member 9, which abuts against the end of the drawer 3 furthest from the handle 301. The top of the sealing member 9 is a horizontal plate, and after the drawer 3 is pulled out of the storage box 2, the sealing member 9, under the elastic force of the springs 8, seals the supply slot 201. Therefore, after the drawer 3 is pulled out, the sealing member 9 automatically seals the supply slot 201, preventing bees from entering the drawer 3 during cleaning.

[0040] The working principle provided by this utility model is that the automatic bee feeding device uses a micro water pump 6 to add sugar water to the feeding trough 4 in a measured amount, and feeds the bees from the bottom of the beehive 1 through the feeding trough 4 and the supply trough 201. This can effectively prevent robbing bees and insect intrusion. At the same time, the electric heating component 401 can be used to heat the water to a certain extent to prevent the sugar water from crystallizing due to low temperature.

[0041] In addition, since the pull plate 3 can be easily pulled out and disassembled directly from the storage box 2, it is convenient for later cleaning and maintenance, and can avoid the problem of sugar water residue breeding mold and affecting the health of bee colonies.

[0042] In summary, this device can prevent bee robbing or contamination of sugar water during automatic bee feeding, while also facilitating post-feeding care and cleaning by staff, resulting in good overall performance.

[0043] This utility model encompasses any substitutions, modifications, equivalent methods, and solutions made within the spirit and scope of this utility model. To provide the public with a thorough understanding of this utility model, specific details are described in detail in the following preferred embodiments; however, those skilled in the art will fully understand this utility model even without these detailed descriptions. Furthermore, to avoid unnecessary confusion regarding the essence of this utility model, well-known methods, processes, procedures, components, and circuits are not described in detail.

[0044] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic beekeeping feeding device, comprising a storage box (2) fixed to the bottom of a beehive (1), characterized in that, The storage box (2) has a supply slot (201) on its upper surface, which is connected to the bottom of the beehive (1). A drawer plate (3) is horizontally inserted into the storage box (2). A feeding trough (4) is installed on the upper surface of the drawer plate (3) corresponding to the supply slot (201). A storage trough (5) is also provided on the drawer plate (3). A micro water pump (6) is connected to the storage trough (5). The output end of the micro water pump (6) is connected to a water outlet (7) extending into the feeding trough (4). One end of the drawer (3) extends out of the side of the storage box (2) and is fixed with a handle (301), and the upper surface of the storage box (2) is provided with a positioning pin (203) for fixing the drawer (3).

2. The automatic beekeeping feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the storage box (2) is provided with an annular sealing ring (202), the sealing ring (202) is adapted to the bottom edge of the beehive (1), and a sealing rubber ring is provided on the inner side of the sealing ring (202).

3. The automatic beekeeping feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drawer (3) has a groove for the food trough (4) to be embedded and installed, and an electric heating component (401) is provided at the bottom of the groove on the lower end face of the food trough (4).

4. The automatic beekeeping feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The heating assembly (401) includes a heating wire.

5. The automatic beekeeping feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The micro water pump (6) is embedded in the drawer plate (3), and the input end of the micro water pump (6) is connected to a hose that extends into the storage tank (5).

6. The automatic beekeeping feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple springs (8) are fixed on the inner wall of the storage box (2). The multiple springs (8) are jointly installed with a horizontally sliding sealing member (9). The sealing member (9) abuts against the end of the drawer (3) away from the handle (301).

7. The automatic beekeeping feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The top of the sealing member (9) is a horizontal plate, and after the sealing member (9) is pulled out of the storage box (2) by the draw plate (3), it will seal the supply slot (201) under the elastic force of the spring (8).

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