Automatic feeding device for bees with pipeline pressurization

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of bee breeding equipment discloses a pipeline pressurization type bee automatic feeding device, including feeding box, the inside wall of feeding box is equipped with a plurality of climbing grooves, four slide plates are fixedly connected in the inside wall of feeding box, a plurality of through -holes are set up in the inside of feeding box, the right side fixed connection of feeding box has an import, the left -hand fixed connection of import has a float ball valve, the top sliding connection of feeding box has a slide cover, four fixed holes are set up in the inside of feeding box, the through -hole is rectangular equidistance array distribution, the climbing groove is linear equidistance distribution. In the utility model, through cooperation liquid storage tank and booster pump and shunt module, realized the booster system and ensured the even feeding of long distance multiple beehives, closed loop pressure control avoids pipeline blockage or burst, timing ration feeding reduces manual intervention, modular design supports the flexible extension of beehive number, and the feed box liquid level control area one side feeds, prevents the drowning of bee.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beekeeping equipment, and in particular to a pipeline pressurized automatic bee feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Beekeeping is a beneficial agricultural activity. Its main purpose is to increase crop yields by utilizing the pollination function of bees, while also collecting bee products such as honey, propolis, and royal jelly. During the beekeeping process, it is necessary to provide bees with a suitable habitat, regularly check the beehives, replenish the food needed by the bee colonies, and maintain good hygiene management. Beekeepers also need to pay attention to the prevention and control of bee diseases and pests to ensure the health of the bee colonies. Through reasonable management, beekeeping can not only promote ecological balance but also bring considerable economic benefits to beekeepers.

[0003] Bee feeding is a crucial aspect of beekeeping management. Its main purpose is to ensure that bee colonies can maintain normal growth and reproduction when nectar sources are insufficient or the weather is unfavorable. Common feeding methods include sugar water, candied fruit, and honey. Sugar water is fed in spring and autumn to help bee colonies replenish energy. When feeding, the concentration of sugar water must be controlled to avoid being too diluted or too concentrated, so as not to affect the health of bees. Proper feeding can not only enhance the vitality of bee colonies but also promote their survival ability during periods of nectar shortage, which is a key measure to increase the honey production of bee colonies.

[0004] However, traditional bee feeding involves manually opening open containers to add syrup. This method makes the feed susceptible to contamination or spillage, leading to waste. Frequent manual addition and opening of the hives is labor-intensive and can negatively impact bee colony reproduction. It is also vulnerable to severe weather conditions, such as storms and snow, making feeding impossible. Furthermore, it cannot precisely control the amount of feed, and spillage can trigger robbing. It is unsuitable for large-scale apiaries requiring simultaneous feeding of multiple hives. Existing automatic feeding devices often rely on gravity, resulting in uneven flow, pipe blockage, and insufficient pressure. Therefore, a pipe-pressurized automatic bee feeding device is proposed to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a pipeline pressurized automatic bee feeding device, which aims to improve the methods of manually adding syrup by opening open containers. These methods are prone to feed contamination or spillage, leading to waste. The high frequency of manual addition and frequent opening of the hive are labor-intensive and affect the normal reproduction of bee colonies. The devices are also susceptible to severe weather, making it impossible to open the hive for feeding during strong winds, rain, or snow. Furthermore, the feeding amount cannot be accurately controlled, and sugar spillage can easily lead to bee robbing. The devices are not suitable for the needs of simultaneous feeding of multiple hives in large-scale apiaries. In addition, existing automatic feeding devices mostly rely on gravity feeding, which has problems such as uneven flow, pipe blockage, and insufficient pressure.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a pipeline pressurized automatic bee feeding device, including a feeding box, the inner wall of which is provided with multiple climbing grooves, four sliding plates are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding box, the inside of the feeding box is provided with multiple flow holes, an inlet is fixedly connected to the right side of the feeding box, and a float valve is fixedly connected to the left end of the inlet.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The top of the feeding box is slidably connected to a sliding cover.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The feeding box has four fixing holes inside.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] The flow holes are arranged in a rectangular equidistant array.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] The climbing troughs are distributed in a straight line at equal intervals.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] The float valve is externally fitted inside the feeding box.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] The top of the sliding cover is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] A material conveying pipe is fixedly connected to the right end of the inlet.

[0021] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] In this invention, by combining a storage tank, a booster pump, and a diversion module, the booster system ensures uniform feeding of multiple beehives over long distances, closed-loop pressure control prevents pipe blockage or bursting, timed and quantitative feeding reduces human intervention, modular design supports flexible expansion of the number of beehives, and feeding is done from one side of the feed box liquid level control area to prevent bees from drowning. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a pipeline pressurized automatic bee feeding device proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the float valve of a pipeline pressurized automatic bee feeding device proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the flow hole structure of a pipeline pressurized automatic bee feeding device proposed in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding cover of a pipeline pressurized automatic bee feeding device proposed in this utility model.

[0027] Legend:

[0028] 1. Feeding box; 2. Sliding cover; 3. Fixing hole; 4. Climbing groove; 5. Slide plate; 6. Flow hole; 7. Inlet; 8. Float valve; 9. Feed pipe; 10. Anti-slip texture. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] Reference Figures 1-4This utility model provides an embodiment of a pipeline pressurized automatic bee feeding device, comprising a feeding box 1, with multiple climbing grooves 4 on the inner wall of the feeding box 1, four sliding plates 5 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding box 1, multiple flow holes 6 inside the feeding box 1, an inlet 7 fixedly connected to the right side of the feeding box 1, and a float valve 8 fixedly connected to the left end of the inlet 7. The feeding box 1 is used to feed bees, and is divided into a liquid level control area and a feeding area. The climbing grooves 4 facilitate bees that fall into the feeding box 1 to climb out on their own. The sliding plates 5 facilitate the installation of partitions. The flow holes 6 connect the liquid level control area and the feeding area. The inlet 7 is the input end of the feeding box 1. The float valve 8 controls the amount of liquid inside the feeding box 1 and replenishes it in a timely manner. The top of the feeding box 1 is slidably connected to a sliding cover 2, which is used to cover the liquid level control area to prevent bees from entering. The feeding box 1 has four fixing holes 3 inside, which are used to facilitate the installation of the feeding box 1 in the beehive. The flow holes 6 are distributed in a rectangular equidistant array to make the liquid level in the areas on both sides of the feeding box 1 the same. The climbing grooves 4 are distributed in a straight line at equal intervals to allow bees to climb out smoothly. The float valve 8 is externally fitted inside the feeding box 1 to keep the float valve 8 stable. The top of the sliding cover 2 is provided with anti-slip texture 10 to increase friction and make it easier to open the sliding cover 2. The right end of the inlet 7 is fixedly connected to a feed pipe 9, which is used to transport liquid. A booster pump and a liquid storage tank are installed between the input ends of multiple feed pipes 9 to achieve synchronous and fixed-point feeding.

[0031] Working principle: During assembly, the storage tank is placed in the apiary warehouse, and the main pipeline is laid along the direction of the beehive arrangement. The daily feeding time is set by a timer switch. The booster pump pressurizes the syrup and delivers it to the feeding box 1 of each beehive through the feed pipe 9. When the sugar level in all feeding boxes 1 reaches the set level, the float valve 8 will block the inlet 7, thus automatically stopping the sugar supply. The sugar liquid in the feeding box 1 spreads to the feeding area through the flow hole 6. At this time, the bees can eat in the feeding box 1. When a bee falls into the feeding box 1, it can climb out by itself through the climbing trough 4 to avoid drowning. Using the feeding box 1 reduces human intervention and effectively improves feeding efficiency.

[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A pipeline pressurized automatic bee feeding device, comprising a feeding box (1), characterized in that: The feeding box (1) has multiple climbing grooves (4) on its inner wall, and four sliding plates (5) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding box (1). The feeding box (1) has multiple flow holes (6) inside, and an inlet (7) is fixedly connected to the right side of the feeding box (1). A float valve (8) is fixedly connected to the left end of the inlet (7).

2. The pipeline pressurized automatic bee feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the feeding box (1) is slidably connected to a sliding cover (2).

3. The pipeline pressurized automatic bee feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding box (1) has four fixing holes (3) inside.

4. The pipeline pressurized automatic bee feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow holes (6) are arranged in a rectangular equidistant array.

5. The pipeline pressurized automatic bee feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The climbing troughs (4) are distributed in a straight line at equal intervals.

6. The pipeline pressurized automatic bee feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The float valve (8) is externally fitted inside the feeding box (1).

7. The pipeline pressurized automatic bee feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the sliding cover (2) is provided with anti-slip texture (10).

8. The pipeline pressurized automatic bee feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The right end of the inlet (7) is fixedly connected to a material conveying pipe (9).

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