Bumblebee breeding device

Abstract

This utility model relates to a bumblebee breeding device, comprising a box, a first support member on one side of the box, a second support member on the other side of the box, a conveyor belt for removing excrement from the box, a scraping device for scraping excrement off the conveyor belt, a collection box for collecting excrement, and a cleaning device for cleaning the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt is mounted on the first and second supports; both the first and second supports are equipped with scraping devices; two sets of collection boxes are arranged opposite each other and correspond to the scraping devices; the cleaning device is located at the bottom of the conveyor belt, between the first and second supports. This invention solves the problem of many bumblebee breeding devices using fixed excrement plates, a design that is inconvenient for cleaning and disinfection. When removing excrement, bumblebees are sensitive to environmental changes; even slight vibrations can cause worker bees to become agitated and attack, posing a threat of stings to operators, which greatly complicates the excrement removal process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bumblebees, and more particularly to a bumblebee breeding device. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, bumblebee feces are viscous, making them easily adhere to the excretion area of ​​the breeding equipment. If not cleaned promptly, this not only affects the hygiene of the breeding equipment but also easily breeds bacteria, adversely impacting the health of the bumblebees and reducing colony vitality and pollination efficiency. Therefore, it is necessary to design a reasonable feces discharge area to facilitate feces removal, maintain a clean and hygienic breeding environment, and ensure the healthy growth of bumblebees. The shortcomings of existing feces treatment systems: Currently, many bumblebee breeding devices use fixed excretion bases, a design that is inconvenient for cleaning and disinfection. When removing feces, bumblebees are quite sensitive to environmental changes; even slight vibrations can cause worker bees to become agitated and attack, posing a threat of stings to operators. This greatly complicates feces removal and increases safety risks during the breeding process. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a bumblebee breeding device that solves the problem of many existing bumblebee breeding devices using fixed excrement plates, which are inconvenient for cleaning and disinfection. When cleaning feces, bumblebees are sensitive to environmental changes; even slight vibrations can cause worker bees to become agitated and attack, posing a significant threat of stings to operators and making feces cleaning very difficult.

[0004] The technical solutions adopted in the embodiments of this application are as follows.

[0005] A bumblebee breeding device includes a box, a first support member disposed on one side of the box, a second support member disposed on the other side of the box, a conveyor belt for removing excrement from the box, a scraping device for scraping excrement off the conveyor belt, a collection box for collecting excrement, and a cleaning device for cleaning the conveyor belt; the conveyor belt is disposed on the first support member and the second support member; the scraping device is disposed on both the first support member and the second support member; two sets of collection boxes are disposed opposite each other and correspond to the scraping devices; the cleaning device is disposed at the bottom of the conveyor belt, located between the first support member and the second support member.

[0006] As a further improvement to the above technical solution:

[0007] The box body has an opening on the side facing the first support member; a filter screen is slidably connected to the opening; a fixing member is connected to the side wall of the box body; a sliding strip is provided on the filter screen, and a sliding groove is provided on the sliding strip; the fixing member is engaged in the sliding groove, so that the filter screen can move up and down along the sliding groove; the filter screen can seal the opening to prevent bumblebees from flying out; during cleaning, the filter screen is lifted, and the conveyor belt removes the excrement.

[0008] The box is equipped with a support plate; the support plate corresponds to the conveyor belt to prevent the conveyor belt from collapsing due to excessive excrement.

[0009] The scraping device includes a rotating shaft, a scraper mounted on the rotating shaft, a first rod mounted on the rotating shaft, a second rod mounted on the housing, and an elastic strip that drives the scraper to always press against the conveyor belt. The scraper is triangular and tangent to the turning point of the conveyor belt. Both the first rod and the second rod are L-shaped and have slots. One end of the elastic strip is fitted into one of the slots, and the other end is fitted into the other slot.

[0010] The scrapers on both sides of the scraping device are oriented towards the direction of excrement movement; the scraping device on one side is used to initially scrape off the excrement, and the scraping device on the other side is used to scrape off the remaining excrement on the conveyor belt after the cleaning component has been cleaned.

[0011] One or more technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application have at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0012] 1. By using a continuously rotating conveyor belt to remove excrement from the hive, direct human contact with the breeding area is eliminated, fundamentally avoiding vibrations that could disturb the bumblebees during cleaning. This non-contact cleaning method significantly reduces worker bee agitation caused by environmental changes, effectively minimizing the risk of stings and making cleaning safer and more convenient. The triangular scraper of the scraping device is tangential to the conveyor belt's bend, and with the pressure of the elastic strip, it precisely scrapes away sticky feces. Two sets of scraping devices target the initial excrement and the residue after washing, forming a tiered cleaning mechanism to ensure no feces remain on the conveyor belt. The collection box is positioned corresponding to the scraping device, allowing excrement to fall directly into the box for centralized processing and to avoid secondary pollution. The sliding filter at the hive opening, secured by a fixing component and a sliding groove, can be quickly lifted during cleaning, ensuring a seal to prevent bumblebees from flying out during normal times and providing a channel for the conveyor belt to remove excrement. This design eliminates the need to disassemble the hive structure; cleaning preparation is completed simply by sliding it up and down, greatly simplifying the operation process. The support plate is positioned correspondingly to the conveyor belt, effectively preventing the conveyor belt from collapsing due to the accumulation of excrement and ensuring the stable operation of the conveyor system. The cleaning unit cleans the bottom of the conveyor belt in real time, forming a dual "scraping-cleaning" maintenance mechanism with the scraping device. This ensures a clean conveyor belt surface, reduces the environment for bacterial growth, and maintains the hygiene standards of the breeding space. The elastic strip of the scraping device is fixed by the slot of the L-shaped rod, automatically adjusting the clamping force according to the wear condition of the conveyor belt, always maintaining a close fit between the scraper and the conveyor belt. This elastic design ensures continuous scraping effect while avoiding damage to the conveyor belt caused by rigid contact, extending the service life of the equipment and reducing maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the bumblebee breeding device of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the bumblebee breeding device of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A in the image.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 11. Opening; 12. Filter screen; 121. Sliding bar; 122. Slide groove; 13. Fixing component; 14. Support plate; 2. First support component; 3. Second support component; 4. Conveyor belt; 5. Scraping device; 51. Rotating shaft; 52. Scraper; 53. First rod; 54. Second rod; 531. Slot; 55. Elastic strip; 6. Collection box; 7. Cleaning component. Detailed Implementation

[0017] This application provides a bumblebee breeding device that solves the problem of many existing bumblebee breeding devices using fixed excrement plates, which are inconvenient for cleaning and disinfection. When cleaning feces, bumblebees are sensitive to environmental changes; even slight vibrations can cause worker bees to become agitated and attack, posing a significant threat of stings to operators and making feces cleaning very difficult.

[0018] The technical solution in this application embodiment is to solve the above problems, and the overall idea is as follows:

[0019] 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.

[0020] A bumblebee breeding device includes a housing 1, a first support 2 on one side of the housing 1, a second support 3 on the other side of the housing 1, a conveyor belt 4 for removing excrement from the housing 1, a scraping device 5 for scraping excrement off the conveyor belt 4, a collection box 6 for collecting excrement, and a cleaning device 7 for cleaning the conveyor belt 4. The conveyor belt 4 is mounted on the first support 2 and the second support 3. Both the first support 2 and the second support 3 are equipped with scraping devices 5. Two sets of collection boxes 6 are arranged opposite each other and correspond to the scraping devices 5. The cleaning device 7 is located at the bottom of the conveyor belt 4, between the first support 2 and the second support 3.

[0021] The box 1 has an opening 11 on the side facing the first support member 2; a filter screen 12 is slidably connected to the opening 11; a fixing member 13 is connected to the side wall of the box 1; a sliding strip 121 is provided on the filter screen 12, and a sliding groove 122 is provided on the sliding strip 121; the fixing member 13 is inserted into the sliding groove 122, so that the filter screen 12 can move up and down along the sliding groove 122; the filter screen 12 can seal the opening 11 to prevent bumblebees from flying out; when cleaning, the filter screen 12 is lifted, and the conveyor belt 4 removes the excrement.

[0022] A support plate 14 is provided on the box body 1; the support plate 14 corresponds to the conveyor belt 4 to prevent the conveyor belt 4 from collapsing due to excessive excrement.

[0023] The scraping device 5 includes a rotating shaft 51, a scraper 52 mounted on the rotating shaft 51, a first rod 53 mounted on the rotating shaft 51, a second rod 54 mounted on the housing 1, and an elastic strip 55 that drives the scraper 52 to be pressed against the conveyor belt 4 at all times. The scraper 52 is triangular and tangent to the turning point of the conveyor belt 4. The first rod 53 and the second rod 54 are both L-shaped and both have slots 531. One end of the elastic strip 55 is fitted into one slot 531 and the other end is fitted into the other slot 531.

[0024] The scrapers 52 on both sides of the scraping device 5 are oriented towards the direction of excrement movement; one side of the scraping device 5 is used to initially scrape off the excrement, and the other side is used to scrape off the remaining excrement on the conveyor belt 4 after cleaning by the cleaning component 7.

[0025] Because the excrement inside the box 1 is removed by the continuous operation of the conveyor belt 4, direct manual contact with the breeding area is unnecessary, fundamentally avoiding vibrations that could disturb the bumblebees during cleaning. This non-contact cleaning method significantly reduces worker bee agitation caused by environmental changes, effectively reducing the risk of stings and making cleaning safer and more convenient. The triangular scraper 52 of the scraping device 5 is tangent to the bend of the conveyor belt 4, and with the pressing action of the elastic strip 55, it can accurately scrape off sticky feces. The two sets of scraping devices 5 are designed for the initial excretion and the residue after washing, forming a graded cleaning mechanism to ensure that there is no feces residue on the conveyor belt 4. The collection box 6 is set corresponding to the scraping device 5, allowing the excrement to fall directly into the box for centralized treatment and to avoid secondary pollution. The sliding filter 12 at the opening 11 of the box 1 cooperates with the slide 122 through the fixing part 13, which can be quickly lifted during cleaning, ensuring a seal to prevent bumblebees from flying out under normal conditions, and providing a channel for the conveyor belt 4 to remove excrement. This design eliminates the need to disassemble the housing 1; cleaning preparation is completed simply by sliding it up and down, significantly simplifying the operation. The support plate 14 is positioned correspondingly to the conveyor belt 4, effectively preventing the conveyor belt 4 from collapsing due to excrement accumulation and ensuring stable operation of the conveyor system. The cleaning component 7 cleans the bottom of the conveyor belt 4 in real time, forming a dual "scraping-cleaning" maintenance mechanism with the scraping device 5. This ensures the surface of the conveyor belt 4 remains clean, reduces the environment for bacterial growth, and maintains the hygiene standards of the breeding space. The elastic strip 55 of the scraping device 5 is fixed by the slot 531 of the L-shaped rod, automatically adjusting the clamping force according to the wear condition of the conveyor belt 4, always maintaining the scraper 52 in close contact with the conveyor belt 4. This elastic design ensures the continuity of the scraping effect while avoiding damage to the conveyor belt 4 caused by rigid contact, extending the equipment's service life and reducing maintenance costs.

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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 bumblebee breeding device, characterized in that, The container (1), a first support member (2) disposed on one side of the container (1), a second support member (3) disposed on the other side of the container (1), a conveyor belt (4) for removing excrement from the container (1), a scraping device (5) for scraping excrement off the conveyor belt (4), a collection box (6) for collecting excrement, and a cleaning device (7) for cleaning the conveyor belt (4); the conveyor belt (4) is disposed on the first support member (2) and the second support member (3); the scraping device (5) is disposed on both the first support member (2) and the second support member (3); two sets of collection boxes (6) are disposed opposite each other and correspond to the scraping device (5); the cleaning device (7) is disposed at the bottom of the conveyor belt (4) and located between the first support member (2) and the second support member (3).

2. The bumblebee breeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The box (1) has an opening (11) on one side facing the first support member (2); a filter screen (12) is slidably connected to the opening (11); a fixing member (13) is connected to the side wall of the box (1); a sliding strip (121) is provided on the filter screen (12), and a sliding groove (122) is provided on the sliding strip (121); the fixing member (13) is inserted into the sliding groove (122), so that the filter screen (12) can move up and down along the sliding groove (122); the filter screen (12) can seal the opening (11) to prevent bumblebees from flying out; when cleaning, the filter screen (12) is lifted, and the conveyor belt (4) removes the excrement.

3. The bumblebee breeding device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A support plate (14) is provided on the box (1); the support plate (14) corresponds to the conveyor belt (4) to prevent excessive excrement on the conveyor belt (4) from causing it to collapse.

4. The bumblebee breeding device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The scraping device (5) includes a rotating shaft (51), a scraper (52) disposed on the rotating shaft (51), a first rod (53) disposed on the rotating shaft (51), a second rod (54) disposed on the housing (1), and an elastic strip (55) that drives the scraper (52) to press against the conveyor belt (4) at all times; the scraper (52) is triangular and tangent to the turning point of the conveyor belt (4); the first rod (53) and the second rod (54) are both L-shaped and both have slots (531); one end of the elastic strip (55) is fitted into one side of the slot (531) and the other end is fitted into the other side of the slot (531).

5. The bumblebee breeding device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The scrapers (52) on both sides of the scraping device (5) are oriented towards the direction of excrement movement; the scraping device (5) on one side is used to initially scrape off the excrement, and the scraping device (5) on the other side is used to scrape off the remaining excrement on the conveyor belt (4) after the cleaning component (7) has been cleaned.

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