Special box for breeding bumblebees to lay eggs

Abstract

The utility model relates to a special box for spawning of bred bumblebees. The special box comprises a box body, a breeding box arranged in the box body, a feeding box arranged in the box body, a first plate for sealing the breeding box, a second plate for sealing the feeding box, a first grating facilitating entering and exiting of drones and worker bees and a second grating preventing queen bees from flying out. The first plate is connected to the breeding box in a sliding manner; the second plate is rotationally hinged to the feeding box; the first grating is arranged between the box body and the feeding box; the first grid is arranged between the breeding box and the feeding box. The problems that after the breeding cavity is opened, the breeding cavity is opened, and then the queen bee easily escapes are solved, and when the queen bee needs to be caught, whether the queen bee escapes from the gap between the cover plate and the box body or not needs to be noticed when an ordinary box cover is opened, and the queen bee escapes are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of egg-laying boxes, and in particular to a special box for breeding bumblebees to lay eggs. Background Technology

[0002] In the current technology, bees are a general term for insects in the order Hymenoptera and family Apidae. The geographical distribution of bees depends on the distribution of nectar-producing plants; they are distributed worldwide, but are more abundant in tropical and subtropical regions. From spring to late autumn, during the flowering season, bees are busy every day, feeding entirely on flowers, including pollen and nectar, which they sometimes process and store into honey.

[0003] A mating box is a beekeeping device specifically designed for bees to lay eggs and reproduce. Experienced beekeepers will select queen bees with superior genes through multiple breeding cycles and place them in the mating box. These queen bees must mate in the air before returning to the mating box to lay eggs. Existing patent CN 105532517 A proposes a special bee egg-laying box. This technology divides the box into two chambers with different functions, completely separating the bee colony's reproduction and feeding processes. Only smaller drones and worker bees can enter the feeding chamber to eat and return to the breeding chamber to feed the queen bee, while the queen bee can only remain in the breeding chamber to lay eggs, thus preventing the queen bee from drowning in the feed.

[0004] However, this special box still has some shortcomings in actual use. Since the two chambers use the same lid, the lid needs to be opened when adding feed to the feeding chamber. However, the breeding chamber will also be opened after opening, which makes it easy for the queen bee to escape. At the same time, when the queen bee needs to be captured, care needs to be taken to ensure that the queen bee escapes through the gap between the lid and the box when the ordinary lid is opened, which may cause the queen bee to escape. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a special box for raising bumblebees to lay eggs, which solves the problem in the prior art where the breeding chamber is also opened when the box is opened, which can easily lead to the queen bee escaping. At the same time, when it is necessary to capture the queen bee, care must be taken to ensure that the queen bee can escape through the gap between the cover and the box body when the ordinary box lid is opened, which can cause the queen bee to escape.

[0006] The technical solutions adopted in the embodiments of this application are as follows.

[0007] A special box for raising bumblebees to lay eggs includes a box body, a breeding box disposed within the box body, a rearing box disposed within the box body, a first plate sealing the breeding box, a second plate sealing the rearing box, a first grid facilitating the entry and exit of drones and worker bees, and a second grid preventing the queen bee from flying out; the first plate is slidably connected to the breeding box; the second plate is rotatably hinged to the rearing box; the first grid is disposed between the box body and the rearing box; the first grid is disposed between the breeding box and the rearing box.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: a first groove is provided on the breeding box; a slider is provided at the bottom of the first plate; the slider corresponds to the shape of the first groove; both the slider and the first groove are convex; an elastic rope is provided between the slider and the first groove; the elastic rope pulls the second plate to completely seal the breeding box to prevent forgetting to close the breeding box.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: a second groove is provided on the first plate; a first locking block is provided in the second groove; a second locking block is provided on the breeding box; the second locking block restricts the position of the first plate; a sealing net can be fitted on the first locking block and the second locking block and the sealing net is embedded in the second groove to facilitate the capture of the queen bee.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: a limiting block is hinged to the first plate; when the limiting block is rotated to contact the side wall of the box, the first plate is in a fixed state; when the limiting block is rotated to be offset from the box, the first plate can be moved.

[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: a third plate is provided on the side wall of the second plate facing the first plate; a third groove is provided on the first plate; the third plate corresponds to the third groove; when the third plate is inserted into the third groove, the first plate is limited; the correspondence between the third plate and the third groove prevents the first plate from being opened when the second plate is not opened, thereby preventing the first plate from being accidentally displaced.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: a limiting member is provided on the side wall of the box to restrict the position of the second plate; the limiting member includes a first block, a sliding rod sliding on the first block, a limiting fixing block, and a resetting member; the first block is provided on the side wall of the box; the fixing block is provided on the sliding rod; the resetting member is sleeved on the sliding rod; one end of the resetting member abuts against the fixing block, and the other end of the resetting member abuts against the first block; a chamfer is provided on the fixing block; when the second plate abuts against the chamfer, it drives the fixing block to retract until the fixing block corresponds to the top wall of the second plate.

[0013] One or more technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application have at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0014] 1. Due to the physical separation between the breeding box and the rearing box via the first and second plates, the rotating hinge design of the second plate allows the rearing box to be opened separately for feeding without opening the breeding box, completely eliminating the risk of the queen bee escaping during feeding; the difference in aperture between the first and second grids (e.g., worker bees can pass through apertures of 2-3mm, while the queen bee is restricted to apertures ≤1.5mm) precisely controls the bee colony's activity path, ensuring that the queen bee lays eggs only within the breeding box; the interlocking mechanism of the third plate and the third slot enforces the operating sequence—the first plate can only slide and unlock when the second plate is fully open, preventing accidental exposure of the breeding box; the sliding rod of the limiting component and the fixing block form a dynamic lock through a reset component (e.g., a spring), requiring the second plate to overcome a preset resistance (e.g., 10-15N) to open, further reducing the probability of accidental opening; the convex slider of the first plate and... The elastic rope works in tandem to automatically spring back to a completely sealed state after movement, preventing the breeding box from being left open due to human error. The sealing net is quickly installed via the first and second locking blocks, forming a temporary capture area, allowing for precise capture of the queen bee when her movement is restricted. The rotation locking of the limiting block and the contact indicator on the side wall of the box clearly show the opening and closing status of the first plate. The modular and separate structure of the breeding box and the rearing box supports independent cleaning and maintenance, adapting to the needs of different breeding cycles. The box body uses thickened plates and an internal support frame to resist vibrations caused by handling or bee colony activity. The inner wall of the breeding box is smoothed to reduce the possibility of the queen bee climbing and escaping. The adjustable grid spacing adapts to the size differences of different bee species (such as bumblebees and honeybees). A quick-release interface for the feed trough is added to the bottom of the rearing box, supporting efficient replacement of liquid or solid feed and reducing the frequency of opening and closing. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the special box for raising bumblebees to lay eggs in this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the special box for raising bumblebees to lay eggs in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the special box for raising bumblebees to lay eggs in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A in the image.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Breeding box; 21. First plate; 211. Third trough; 22. First trough; 23. Slider; 24. Elastic rope; 25. Second trough; 26. First locking block; 27. Second locking block; 28. Limiting block; 3. Feeding box; 31. Second plate; 32. Third plate; 4. First grid; 5. Second grid; 6. Limiting component; 61. First block; 62. Sliding rod; 63. Fixing block; 631. Chamfer; 64. Reset component. Detailed Implementation

[0020] This application provides a special box for raising bumblebees to lay eggs, which solves the problem in the prior art where the breeding chamber is also opened when the box is opened, which can easily lead to the queen bee escaping. At the same time, when it is necessary to capture the queen bee, care must be taken to ensure that the queen bee can escape through the gap between the cover and the box body when the ordinary box lid is opened, which can cause the queen bee to escape.

[0021] The technical solution in this application embodiment is to solve the above problems, and the overall idea is as follows:

[0022] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed explanation of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0023] A special box for raising bumblebees to lay eggs includes a box body 1, a breeding box 2 set inside the box body 1, a rearing box 3 set inside the box body 1, a first plate 21 for sealing the breeding box 2, a second plate 31 for sealing the rearing box 3, a first grid 4 for facilitating the entry and exit of drones and worker bees, and a second grid 5 for preventing the queen bee from flying out; the first plate 21 is slidably connected to the breeding box 2; the second plate 31 is rotatably hinged to the rearing box 3; the first grid 4 is set between the box body 1 and the rearing box 3; the first grid 4 is set between the breeding box 2 and the rearing box 3.

[0024] The breeding box 2 has a first groove 22; a slider 23 is provided at the bottom of the first plate 21; the slider 23 corresponds to the shape of the first groove 22; both the slider 23 and the first groove 22 are convex; an elastic rope 24 is provided between the slider 23 and the first groove 22; the elastic rope 24 pulls the second plate 31 to completely seal the breeding box 2 to prevent forgetting to close the breeding box 2.

[0025] The first plate 21 has a second groove 25; the second groove 25 has a first locking block 26; the breeding box 2 has a second locking block 27; the second locking block 27 restricts the position of the first plate 21; the first locking block 26 and the second locking block 27 can be fitted with a sealing net and the sealing net is embedded in the second groove 25, which facilitates the capture of the queen bee.

[0026] A limiting block 28 is hinged to the first plate 21; when the limiting block 28 rotates to contact the side wall of the box 1, the first plate 21 is fixed; when the limiting block 28 rotates to be offset from the box 1, the first plate 21 can be moved.

[0027] A third plate 32 is provided on the side wall of the second plate 31 facing the first plate 21; a third groove 211 is provided on the first plate 21; the third plate 32 corresponds to the third groove 211; when the third plate 32 is inserted into the third groove 211, the first plate 21 is limited; the correspondence between the third plate 32 and the third groove 211 prevents the first plate 21 from being opened when the second plate 31 is not opened, thus preventing the first plate 21 from being accidentally displaced.

[0028] A limiting member 6 is provided on the side wall of the housing 1 to restrict the position of the second plate 31; the limiting member 6 includes a first block 61, a sliding rod 62 that slides on the first block 61, a limiting fixing block 63, and a resetting member 64; the first block 61 is provided on the side wall of the housing 1; the fixing block 63 is provided on the sliding rod 62; the resetting member 64 is sleeved on the sliding rod 62; one end of the resetting member 64 abuts against the fixing block 63, and the other end of the resetting member 64 abuts against the first block 61; a chamfer 631 is provided on the fixing block 63; when the second plate 31 abuts against the chamfer 631, it drives the fixing block 63 to retract until the fixing block 63 corresponds to the top wall of the second plate 31.

[0029] The breeding box 2 and the rearing box 3 are physically separated by the first plate 21 and the second plate 31. The rotating hinge design of the second plate 31 allows the rearing box 3 to be opened separately for feeding without opening the breeding box 2, completely eliminating the risk of the queen bee escaping during feeding. The difference in aperture between the first grid 4 and the second grid 5 (e.g., worker bees can pass through apertures of 2-3mm, while the queen bee is restricted to apertures ≤1.5mm) precisely controls the activity path of the bee colony, ensuring that the queen bee lays eggs only in the breeding box 2. The interlocking mechanism of the third plate 32 and the third slot 211 enforces the operating sequence—the first plate 21 can only slide to unlock when the second plate 31 is fully opened, avoiding accidental exposure of the breeding box 2. The sliding rod 62 of the limiting member 6 and the fixing block 63 form a dynamic lock through the reset member 64 (e.g., a spring). Opening the second plate 31 requires overcoming a preset resistance (e.g., 10-15N), further reducing the probability of accidental opening. The convex shape of the first plate 21... The slider 23 and elastic rope 24 work together to automatically spring back to a completely sealed state after movement, preventing the breeding box 2 from not closing due to human negligence; the sealing net is quickly installed through the first locking block 26 and the second locking block 27 to form a temporary capture area, which can accurately capture the queen bee when her movement is restricted; the rotation lock of the limiting block 28 and the contact indicator on the side wall of the box 1 clearly show the opening and closing status of the first plate 21; the modular and separate structure of the breeding box 2 and the rearing box 3 supports independent cleaning and maintenance, and is adapted to the needs of different breeding cycles; the box 1 uses thickened plates and internal support frame to resist vibrations caused by handling or bee colony activity; the inner wall of the breeding box 2 is smooth to reduce the possibility of the queen bee climbing and escaping; the adjustable grid spacing is adapted to the size differences of different bee species (such as bumblebees and honeybees); the bottom of the rearing box 3 is equipped with a quick-release interface for the feed trough, which supports efficient replacement of liquid or solid feed and reduces the frequency of opening and closing.

[0030] Because the breeding box 2 and the rearing box 3 are physically separated by the first plate 21 and the second plate 31, and the rotating hinge design of the second plate 31 allows the rearing box 3 to be opened separately for feeding without opening the breeding box 2, the risk of the queen bee escaping during feeding is completely eliminated; the difference in aperture between the first grid 4 and the second grid 5 (e.g., worker bees can pass through apertures of 2-3mm, while the queen bee is restricted to apertures ≤1.5mm) precisely controls the activity path of the bee colony, ensuring that the queen bee lays eggs only in the breeding box 2; the interlocking mechanism of the third plate 32 and the third slot 211 forces the operation sequence—the first plate 21 can only slide to unlock when the second plate 31 is fully opened, avoiding accidental exposure of the breeding box 2; the sliding rod 62 of the limiting member 6 and the fixing block 63 form a dynamic lock through the reset member 64 (e.g., a spring), and opening the second plate 31 requires overcoming a preset resistance (e.g., 10-15N), further reducing the probability of accidental opening; the first plate 21 The convex slider 23 and elastic rope 24 work together to automatically rebound to a completely sealed state after movement, preventing the breeding box 2 from not closing due to human negligence; the sealing net is quickly installed through the first locking block 26 and the second locking block 27 to form a temporary capture area, which can accurately capture the queen bee when her movement is restricted; the rotation lock of the limiting block 28 and the contact indicator on the side wall of the box 1 clearly show the opening and closing status of the first plate 21; the modular and separate structure of the breeding box 2 and the rearing box 3 supports independent cleaning and maintenance, and is adapted to the needs of different breeding cycles; the box 1 uses thickened plates and internal support skeletons to resist vibrations caused by handling or bee colony activities; the inner wall of the breeding box 2 is smooth to reduce the possibility of the queen bee climbing and escaping; the adjustable grid spacing is adapted to the size differences of different bee species (such as bumblebees and honeybees); the bottom of the rearing box 3 is equipped with a quick-release interface for the feed trough, which supports efficient replacement of liquid or solid feed and reduces the frequency of opening and closing.

[0031] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present invention.

[0032] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A special box for raising bumblebees to lay eggs, characterized in that, The device includes a housing (1), a breeding box (2) located inside the housing (1), a rearing box (3) located inside the housing (1), a first plate (21) sealing the breeding box (2), a second plate (31) sealing the rearing box (3), a first grid (4) facilitating the entry and exit of drones and worker bees, and a second grid (5) preventing the queen bee from flying out; the first plate (21) is slidably connected to the breeding box (2); the second plate (31) is rotatably hinged to the rearing box (3); the first grid (4) is located between the housing (1) and the rearing box (3); the first grid (4) is located between the breeding box (2) and the rearing box (3).

2. The special box for raising bumblebees to lay eggs as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The breeding box (2) has a first groove (22); a slider (23) is provided at the bottom of the first plate (21); the slider (23) corresponds to the shape of the first groove (22); both the slider (23) and the first groove (22) are convex; an elastic rope (24) is provided between the slider (23) and the first groove (22); the elastic rope (24) pulls the second plate (31) to completely seal the breeding box (2) to prevent forgetting to close the breeding box (2).

3. The special box for raising bumblebees to lay eggs as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first plate (21) has a second groove (25); a first locking block (26) is provided in the second groove (25); a second locking block (27) is provided on the breeding box (2); the second locking block (27) restricts the position of the first plate (21); a sealing net can be fitted on the first locking block (26) and the second locking block (27) and the sealing net is embedded in the second groove (25) to facilitate the capture of the queen bee.

4. The special box for raising bumblebees to lay eggs as described in claim 3, characterized in that, A limiting block (28) is hinged on the first plate (21); when the limiting block (28) rotates to contact the side wall of the box (1), the first plate (21) is in a fixed state; when the limiting block (28) rotates to be offset from the box (1), the first plate (21) can be moved.

5. The special box for raising bumblebees to lay eggs as described in claim 4, characterized in that, A third plate (32) is provided on the side wall of the second plate (31) facing the first plate (21); a third groove (211) is provided on the first plate (21); the third plate (32) corresponds to the third groove (211); when the third plate (32) is inserted into the third groove (211), the first plate (21) is limited; the correspondence between the third plate (32) and the third groove (211) prevents the first plate (21) from being opened when the second plate (31) is not opened, thereby preventing the first plate (21) from being accidentally displaced.

6. The special box for raising bumblebees to lay eggs as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the housing (1) is provided with a limiting member (6) to restrict the position of the second plate (31); the limiting member (6) includes a first block (61), a sliding rod (62) sliding on the first block (61), a limiting fixing block (63), and a resetting member (64); the first block (61) is provided on the side wall of the housing (1); the fixing block (63) is provided on the sliding rod (62); the resetting member (64) is sleeved on the sliding rod (62); one end of the resetting member (64) abuts against the fixing block (63), and the other end of the resetting member (64) abuts against the first block (61); a chamfer (631) is provided on the fixing block (63); when the second plate (31) abuts against the chamfer (631), it drives the fixing block (63) to retract until the fixing block (63) corresponds to the top wall of the second plate (31).

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