A honeybee excrement recovery device
By designing a bee excrement recycling device, which utilizes components such as a collection box, conveyor belt, and heating wire, the problem of bee excrement accumulating at the hive entrance is solved. This enables centralized collection and drying of excrement, improves hive hygiene, and protects bee health.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XUCHANG DUOSIDIAN BEE BREEDING CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
Bee excrement can accumulate near the hive entrance, potentially leading to the growth of mold or parasites and affecting the health of the bees.
Design a bee excrement recycling device, including a collection box, a conveyor belt, a scraper, a guide slant, and an electric heating wire. The excrement is collected through a trough, conveyed to a recycling chamber by the conveyor belt, scraped off the adhering substances by the scraper, and heated and dried by the electric heating wire, thus achieving centralized collection and processing.
It effectively prevents excrement from accumulating at the hive entrance, reduces the growth of mold and parasites, improves hive hygiene, and protects the health of bees.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of recycling device technology, specifically a bee excrement recycling device. Background Technology
[0002] Bees are a general term for insects in the family Apidae of the order Hymenoptera. They are social insects with a high degree of organization and division of labor. Bees collect nectar by flitting between flowers, and inadvertently carry pollen from one flower to another, promoting plant reproduction and gene exchange.
[0003] After digesting food, bees produce excrement, which is usually yellow or yellowish-brown and is mostly granular or liquid. Bee excrement mainly consists of digested food residue, water, and some metabolic waste.
[0004] Bees usually defecate before returning to the hive, but some of the excrement may still fall near the hive entrance. Over time, this accumulation can breed mold or parasites, which is detrimental to the health of bees. Therefore, there is an urgent need in the market to develop a bee excrement recycling device to help people solve the existing problem. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a bee excrement recycling device to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that some bee excrement may fall near the hive entrance, and long-term accumulation may breed mold or parasites, which is detrimental to the health of bees.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a bee excrement recycling device, comprising a collection box, a groove provided on the upper surface of the collection box, a conveyor belt provided above the inside of the collection box, a scraper provided below the conveyor belt, the upper end of the scraper being in close contact with the lower end of the conveyor belt, a guide sloping block fixedly installed on one side inside the collection box, a bottom box fixedly installed below the collection box, a recycling chamber provided on one side inside the bottom box, the recycling chamber communicating with the collection box, and a cover fixedly installed on one side of the bottom box along one side of the recycling chamber.
[0007] Preferably, an inner box is provided above the inside of the conveyor belt, the inner box is fixedly connected to the collection box, an electric heating wire is fixedly installed inside the inner box, and a temperature guiding plate is fixedly installed above the inner box, the temperature guiding plate is in close contact with the conveyor belt.
[0008] Preferably, baffles are symmetrically fixedly installed on both sides of the inside of the collection box slot along the top of the conveyor belt.
[0009] Preferably, a mounting base is provided below the scraper. The mounting base includes a mounting plate, a vertical plate, a U-shaped plate, a scraper mounting seat, a compression spring, and a spring seat. The mounting plate is fixedly connected to the collection box. The scraper mounting seat is fixedly installed below the scraper. The U-shaped plate is rotatably installed on one side of the scraper mounting seat. The vertical plate is fixedly installed on one side of the U-shaped plate and on the side above the mounting plate.
[0010] Preferably, the compression spring is fixedly installed below one side of the scraper mounting base, the spring seat is fixedly installed below one side of the compression spring, the spring seat is fixedly installed on the other side above the mounting plate, and a baffle is fixedly installed above the spring seat.
[0011] Preferably, belt rollers are symmetrically arranged on both sides inside the conveyor belt, and the belt rollers are rotatably connected to the collection box.
[0012] Preferably, an equipment cavity is provided on the other side of the bottom box, and bottom legs are fixedly installed at the four corners below the bottom box.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] (1) This utility model has a slot at the top of the collection box to collect bee excrement that falls near the hive entrance, preventing it from accumulating directly in front of the hive entrance. The conveyor belt inside the collection box can transport the excrement that falls into the slot in a timed manner to prevent the excrement from accumulating locally. The guide block fixed on one side of the collection box can smoothly guide the excrement transported by the conveyor belt into the recycling chamber inside the bottom box, realizing the centralized collection of excrement and preventing the excrement from falling near the hive entrance, which is beneficial to the health of bees.
[0015] (2) This utility model can generate heat by setting an electric heating wire inside the inner box. The heat generated can properly heat and dry the excrement on the conveyor belt, which is convenient for subsequent storage and processing in the recycling chamber. It also reduces the odor and bacterial growth caused by moisture in the excrement, improves the environmental hygiene inside the device, and increases its practicality.
[0016] (3) The utility model has an installation base frame below the scraper. The installation base frame includes an installation plate, a vertical plate, a U-shaped plate, a scraper mounting seat, a compression spring and a spring seat, which allows the scraper to rotate. The compression spring provides elastic tension to the spring seat, so that the scraper can fit tightly with the conveyor belt, ensuring the thorough removal of excrement and increasing its practicality. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a bee excrement recycling device according to the present invention;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the collection box and the bottom box of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a front view of the mounting base of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of part A of this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Collection box; 2. Bottom box; 201. Recovery chamber; 202. Equipment chamber; 3. Base leg; 4. Conveyor belt; 5. Belt roller; 6. Mounting base frame; 601. Mounting plate; 602. Vertical plate; 603. U-shaped plate; 604. Scraper mounting seat; 605. Compression spring; 606. Spring seat; 7. Scraper; 8. Guide slant block; 9. Cover; 10. Inner box; 11. Heating wire; 12. Baffle; 13. Temperature guiding plate; 14. Curtain. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0023] Please see Figure 1-4 An embodiment of this utility model provides a bee excrement recycling device, including a collection box 1. A groove is provided on the upper surface of the collection box 1. A conveyor belt 4 is provided above the inside of the collection box 1. A scraper 7 is provided below the conveyor belt 4. The upper end of the scraper 7 is in close contact with the lower end of the conveyor belt 4. A guide block 8 is fixedly installed on one side inside the collection box 1. A bottom box 2 is fixedly installed below the collection box 1. A recycling chamber 201 is provided on one side inside the bottom box 2. The recycling chamber 201 is connected to the collection box 1. A cover 9 is fixedly installed on one side of the bottom box 2 along one side of the recycling chamber 201.
[0024] The device is placed below the hive entrance. A trough is provided at the top of the collection box 1 to collect bee excrement falling near the hive entrance, preventing it from accumulating directly in front of the entrance. The conveyor belt 4 then periodically transports the excrement into the trough, removing it and preventing localized accumulation. A scraper 4, in close contact with the lower surface of the conveyor belt 4, removes any adhering excrement, ensuring stable operation. A guide block 8 smoothly guides the excrement from the conveyor belt 4 into the recycling chamber 201 inside the bottom box 2, achieving centralized collection. A cap 9 allows for easy cleaning when a certain amount of excrement has been collected, further reducing the accumulation of excrement at the hive entrance, minimizing the risk of mold and parasite growth, protecting the health of the bee colony, and increasing practicality.
[0025] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4 An inner box 10 is provided above the inside of the conveyor belt 4. The inner box 10 is fixedly connected to the collection box 1. An electric heating wire 11 is fixedly installed inside the inner box 10. A temperature guiding plate 13 is fixedly installed above the inner box 10. The temperature guiding plate 13 is made of die-cast aluminum alloy and is in close contact with the conveyor belt 4.
[0026] When the heating wire 11 is energized, the heat generated is evenly transferred to the conveyor belt 4 through the temperature-conducting plate 13. This allows for appropriate heating and drying of the excrement on the conveyor belt 4. On the one hand, the dried excrement is smaller in volume, making it easier to store and process in the recovery chamber. On the other hand, it reduces odor and bacterial growth caused by dampness in the excrement, further improving the hygiene of the internal environment of the device. The temperature-conducting plate 13 is in close contact with the conveyor belt 4, which can efficiently conduct the heat generated by the heating wire to the conveyor belt 4, ensuring the uniformity and efficiency of heat transfer. This allows the excrement on the conveyor belt 4 to be fully heated, improving the heating and drying effect.
[0027] Please see Figure 4 Baffles 14 are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the inside of the collection box 1 slot, above the conveyor belt 4.
[0028] The curtain 14 can effectively block dust and other impurities from entering the collection box 1, increasing its practicality.
[0029] Please see Figure 3 A mounting base 6 is provided below the scraper 7. The mounting base 6 includes a mounting plate 601, a vertical plate 602, a U-shaped plate 603, a scraper mounting seat 604, a compression spring 605, and a spring seat 606. The mounting plate 601 is fixedly connected to the collection box 1. The scraper mounting seat 604 is fixedly installed below the scraper 7. The U-shaped plate 603 is rotatably installed on one side of the scraper mounting seat 604. The vertical plate 602 is fixedly installed on one side of the U-shaped plate 603. The vertical plate 602 is fixedly installed on one side above the mounting plate 601. The compression spring 605 is fixedly installed below one side of the scraper mounting seat 604. The spring seat 606 is fixedly installed below one side of the compression spring 605. The spring seat 606 is fixedly installed on the other side above the mounting plate 601. A baffle 12 is fixedly installed above the spring seat 606.
[0030] The scraper mounting base is fixedly installed below the scraper, the U-shaped plate is rotatably installed on one side of the scraper mounting base, and the upright plate is fixedly installed on one side of the U-shaped plate and fixedly connected to the mounting plate, so that the scraper 7 can rotate to better fit the lower end face of the conveyor belt 4 and ensure the effect of scraping off excrement. The compression spring 605 provides elastic tension to the spring seat 606, so that the scraper 7 can fit tightly with the conveyor belt 4 and ensure the thoroughness of scraping off excrement. The baffle 12 prevents the scraped excrement from falling onto the mounting base 6, increasing practicality.
[0031] Please see Figure 2 Belt rollers 5 are symmetrically arranged on both sides inside the conveyor belt 4. The belt rollers 5 are rotatably connected to the collection box 1. A drive motor for the belt rollers 5 is provided at the front end of the collection box 1.
[0032] The belt roller 5 facilitates the rotation of the conveyor belt 4, making it easier to transfer the belt body of the conveyor belt 4 with excrement on top, thus increasing its practicality.
[0033] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The other side of the bottom box 2 is provided with an equipment cavity 202, which contains a power supply and a processor to facilitate the normal operation of the device. The bottom legs 3 are fixedly installed at the four corners below the bottom box 2.
[0034] The device cavity provides an independent installation space for devices such as the power supply and processor, effectively preventing interference and damage from the external environment. The power supply ensures that all components of the device can be powered normally, enabling the device to operate continuously and stably. The processor can intelligently drive the operation of the device. The base leg 3 serves to support the device and increases its practicality.
[0035] Working principle: When in use, the device is installed below the hive entrance. It collects bee excrement through the groove at the top of the collection box 1, preventing it from accumulating at the hive entrance. The conveyor belt 4 operates periodically under the drive of the belt roller 5 and the drive motor, transferring the excrement that falls into the groove to prevent local accumulation. The scraper 7 is close to the lower surface of the conveyor belt 4 to scrape off the adhering excrement. The scraped excrement slides into the recycling chamber 201 of the bottom box 2 through the guide inclined block 8 for centralized storage and recycling. The heating wire 11 is energized and conducts heat through the temperature conducting plate 13 to heat the upper part of the conveyor belt 4, drying the excrement to reduce odor and bacterial growth, reduce the risk of mold and parasites, and maintain the health of the bee colony.
[0036] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A bee excrement recycling device, comprising a collection box (1), characterized in that: The upper surface of the collection box (1) is provided with a slot. A conveyor belt (4) is provided above the inside of the collection box (1). A scraper (7) is provided below the conveyor belt (4). The upper end of the scraper (7) is in contact with the lower end of the conveyor belt (4). A guide block (8) is fixedly installed on one side inside the collection box (1). A bottom box (2) is fixedly installed below the collection box (1). A recycling chamber (201) is provided on one side inside the bottom box (2). The recycling chamber (201) is connected to the collection box (1). A cover (9) is fixedly installed on one side of the bottom box (2) along one side of the recycling chamber (201).
2. The bee excrement recycling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An inner box (10) is provided above the inside of the conveyor belt (4). The inner box (10) is fixedly connected to the collection box (1). An electric heating wire (11) is fixedly installed inside the inner box (10). A temperature guiding plate (13) is fixedly installed above the inner box (10). The temperature guiding plate (13) is in close contact with the conveyor belt (4).
3. The bee excrement recycling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Baffles (14) are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the inside of the collection box (1) along the top of the conveyor belt (4).
4. The bee excrement recycling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting base (6) is provided below the scraper (7). The mounting base (6) includes a mounting plate (601), a vertical plate (602), a U-shaped plate (603), a scraper mounting seat (604), a compression spring (605), and a spring seat (606). The mounting plate (601) is fixedly connected to the collection box (1). The scraper mounting seat (604) is fixedly installed below the scraper (7). The U-shaped plate (603) is rotatably installed on one side of the scraper mounting seat (604). The vertical plate (602) is fixedly installed on one side of the U-shaped plate (603) and on the side above the mounting plate (601).
5. A bee excrement recycling device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The compression spring (605) is fixedly installed on the lower side of one side of the scraper mounting base (604), the spring seat (606) is fixedly installed on the lower side of one side of the compression spring (605), the spring seat (606) is fixedly installed on the other side above the mounting plate (601), and a baffle (12) is fixedly installed above the spring seat (606).
6. A bee excrement recycling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveyor belt (4) has symmetrical rollers (5) arranged on both sides inside, and the rollers (5) are rotatably connected to the collection box (1).
7. A bee excrement recycling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom box (2) has an equipment cavity (202) on the other side of its interior, and bottom legs (3) are fixedly installed at the four corners below the bottom box (2).