A beehive watering device

Abstract

This utility model provides a bee watering device for beehives, including a box for storing water, a water inlet at the top of the box, a water outlet at the bottom of the box, a water feeding platform rotatably mounted below the box, a water feeding trough mounted on the platform, and a water feeding control structure between the water feeding trough and the water outlet for automatic water feeding. Hanging ears are provided on the top sides of the box corresponding to the beehive. This utility model, by setting a horizontally rotatable water feeding platform at the bottom of the water-storing box and setting a water feeding control structure between the water feeding trough and the water outlet at the bottom of the box, allows for normal water feeding and controlled water volume even when the beehive is stationary, preventing bees from drowning due to excessive water. The water outlet can also be closed during beehive transportation to prevent water spillage. Simultaneously, the water remaining in the feeding trough can supply the bees with water for a certain period of time. It has the advantages of simple structure and convenient use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beehives, and in particular to a beehive water feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, bees are typically kept in hives, which contain multiple honeycomb boards arranged side by side. Bees need water during beekeeping, and this is usually done by placing water-feeding devices inside the hive. However, existing water-feeding devices are prone to drowning bees due to large volumes of water. Furthermore, these devices generally only work in hives that are not in a static state. Beekeeping involves following the flowering season, and due to temperature differences, flowering times vary from place to place. Therefore, bees typically need to move from one location to another after a certain period of honey collection, requiring the hive to be transported by vehicle. Water is easily spilled during transport, so the water in the devices is usually emptied during transport. In other words, bees are not fed water during transport or handling, making this system very inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the problems existing in the background art, this utility model proposes a beehive water feeding device.

[0004] A beehive water feeding device includes a box for storing water, a water inlet at the top of the box, a water outlet at the bottom of the box, a water feeding platform rotatably mounted below the box, a water feeding trough mounted on the water feeding platform, a water feeding control structure for opening and closing the water feeding and automatic water feeding between the water feeding trough and the water outlet, and hanging ears on the top sides of the box corresponding to the beehive.

[0005] Based on the above, the feeding and water control structure includes a first cylindrical component disposed on the feeding and water trough and a second cylindrical component disposed at the bottom of the box body. The first cylindrical component is rotated and sleeved on the outside of the second cylindrical component by interference fit. A first feeding and water inlet is provided on both sides of the first cylindrical component, and a second feeding and water inlet is provided on both sides of the second cylindrical component. The top of the second cylindrical component is connected to the water outlet.

[0006] Based on the above, when the feeding platform is rotated horizontally relative to the box to a state parallel to the box, the first feeding port and the second feeding port are misaligned; when the feeding platform is rotated horizontally relative to the box to a state perpendicular to the box, the first feeding port and the second feeding port are connected accordingly.

[0007] Based on the above, absorbent cotton is provided inside the feeding trough.

[0008] Based on the above, a cap is provided at the water inlet, and the cap is detachably connected to the water inlet by a thread.

[0009] This utility model has substantial features and advancements compared to existing technologies. Specifically, this utility model features a horizontally rotatable water feeding platform at the bottom of the water storage box, and a water control structure between the water feeding trough and the water outlet at the bottom of the box that can control the opening and closing of the water supply and provide automatic water feeding. This allows for normal water feeding and control of the water volume when the beehive is stationary, preventing bees from drowning due to excessive water. The water outlet can also be closed during beehive transportation to prevent water from spilling out. At the same time, the water remaining in the water feeding trough can supply the bees with water for a certain period of time. It has the advantages of simple structure and convenient use. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the water platform of this utility model when rotated to be perpendicular to the box.

[0011] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water feeding platform of this utility model.

[0012] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom of the box body of this utility model.

[0013] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Box body; 2. Feeding and watering trough; 3. First cylindrical component; 4. Cap; 5. Hanging ear; 6. Feeding and watering platform; 7. First feeding and watering inlet; 8. Water outlet; 9. Second cylindrical component; 10. Second feeding and watering inlet. Detailed Implementation

[0014] 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.

[0015] like Figures 1-3As shown, a beehive watering device includes a box 1 for storing water. The top of the box 1 has a water inlet, which is a cylindrical structure with an upward protrusion. The outside of the water inlet is threaded, and a cap 4 is provided corresponding to the cylindrical component at the water inlet. The inside of the cap 4 is also threaded, and the cap 4 is detachably connected to the cylindrical component via the threads. After opening the cap 4 and filling the box 1 with water, the water inlet is closed again with the cap 4 to prevent water from spilling out or bees from falling into the box 1. The bottom of the box body 1 is provided with a water outlet 8, and a water feeding platform 6 is rotatably arranged below the box body 1. A water feeding trough 2 is provided on the water feeding platform 6. A water feeding control structure is provided between the water feeding trough 2 and the water outlet 8. The water feeding control structure is used to open and close the water supply and to automatically feed the bees. That is, the water outlet 8 is opened when the beehive is in a static state and closed when the beehive is being transported or moved. When the water outlet 8 is open, the water output and the amount of water output are automatically controlled to prevent the bees from drowning due to excessive water.

[0016] Specifically, the water control structure includes a first cylindrical component 3 disposed on the water trough 2 and a second cylindrical component 9 disposed at the bottom of the box body 1. The first cylindrical component 3 is rotated and fitted onto the second cylindrical component 9 by an interference fit. In practice, the water platform 6 is made of plastic, and the water trough 2 is relatively shallow, 5mm deep in this embodiment. Therefore, the overall weight of the water platform 6 and the water in the water trough 2 is relatively light. The friction between the first cylindrical component 3 and the second cylindrical component 9 is much greater than the overall weight of the water platform 6 and the water in the water trough 2, as well as the bees entering the water trough 2. Therefore, the water platform 6 will not slide down or fall off relative to the box body 1. The first cylindrical component 3 has a first water inlet 7 on each side, and the second cylindrical component 9 has a second water inlet 10 on each side. The top of the second cylindrical component 9 is connected to the outlet 8. The water platform 6 can rotate horizontally relative to the box body 1. When the water platform 6 rotates to a state parallel to the box body 1, the first water inlet 7 and the second water inlet 10 are misaligned, that is, the first water inlet 7 and the second water inlet 10 cannot be connected. At this time, the outlet 8 is closed, which facilitates the transportation or handling of the beehive. When the water platform 6 rotates horizontally relative to the box body 1 to a state perpendicular to the box body 1, the first water inlet 7 and the second water inlet 10 are connected respectively. At this time, the water in the box body 1 can flow into the water trough 2 through the outlet 8, the second water inlet 10 and the first water inlet 7, thereby realizing the opening and closing control of the water supply. In reality, because the top of the box 1 is sealed and the water outlet 8 is at the bottom of the box 1, when water enters the water trough 2 from the box 1 and the water level in the water trough 2 is the same as the height of the first water outlet 7, the external atmospheric pressure is greater than the atmospheric pressure inside the box 1. That is, the pressure of the external atmospheric pressure connected to the water in the water trough 2 on both sides of the first water outlet 7 is equal to the pressure of the atmospheric pressure connected to the water in the box 1. At this time, the water in the box 1 cannot flow out. When the water in the water trough 2 decreases due to bees drinking, the balance is broken and the water in the box 1 will flow out until the balance is restored and no more water can flow out, thus forming a dynamic automatic water discharge control and water volume control.

[0017] Preferably, the water trough 2 is equipped with absorbent cotton, which ensures water supply while preventing bees from drowning. Furthermore, when the beehive is being moved or transported, closing the water outlet 8 allows the absorbent cotton in the water trough 2 to retain water, ensuring a water supply for the bees for a certain period without spilling.

[0018] In this embodiment, the top sides of the box 1 are respectively provided with hanging ears 5 corresponding to the honeycomb. The length and thickness of the box 1 are the same as the size of the honeycomb board. Therefore, when in use, the box 1 occupies the position of one honeycomb board and is hung in the beehive through the hanging ears 5, just like the honeycomb board, which is more convenient to use. The height of the box 1 is equal to or slightly greater than the height of the honeycomb board. In reality, the overall height of the box 1 and the water platform 6 is greater than the height of the honeycomb, which makes it convenient to rotate the water platform 6 to a vertical position inside the honeycomb so that the bees can enter the water trough 2 to drink water without obstruction. This avoids the distance between the water trough 2 and the bottom of the box 1 and the bottom of the honeycomb board being too small, which would make it difficult for the bees to enter the water trough 2.

[0019] 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 honeybee water feeding device for a beehive, characterised in that: The device includes a water storage box, with a water inlet at the top and a water outlet at the bottom. A water feeding platform is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the box, and a water feeding trough is mounted on the platform. A water feeding control structure for opening and closing the water supply and automatic water feeding is provided between the water feeding trough and the water outlet. Hanging ears are provided on the top of both sides of the box, corresponding to the honeycomb.

2. A honeybee water feeding device for a beehive as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that: The feeding and water control structure includes a first cylindrical component disposed on the feeding and water trough and a second cylindrical component disposed at the bottom of the box body. The first cylindrical component is rotated and sleeved on the outside of the second cylindrical component by interference fit. A first feeding and water inlet is provided on both sides of the first cylindrical component, and a second feeding and water inlet is provided on both sides of the second cylindrical component. The top of the second cylindrical component is connected to the water outlet.

3. The beehive watering device according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the feeding platform is rotated horizontally relative to the box to a state parallel to the box, the first feeding port and the second feeding port are misaligned; when the feeding platform is rotated horizontally relative to the box to a state perpendicular to the box, the first feeding port and the second feeding port are connected to each other.

4. The honeybee water feeding device for a beehive according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water trough is equipped with absorbent cotton.

5. The honeybee water feeding device for a beehive according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cap is provided at the water inlet, and the cap is detachably connected to the water inlet by threads.

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