A multi-functional platform for breeding and experimental observation of bumblebees

Abstract

The utility model discloses a bear bee breeds and experimental observation integrated multifunctional platform, including the experimental layer and the breeding layer that arrange from top to bottom in proper order, the inside of this experimental layer is equipped with mechanical arm and the hunger closed space that connects the conduction in proper order, experimental closed space and collection closed space, this hunger closed space and experimental closed space conduction place are equipped with the first lifting plate that can realize the opening and closing through the lifting, this experimental closed space and collection closed space conduction place are equipped with the second lifting plate that can realize the opening and closing through the lifting, this mechanical arm is used for controlling the lifting opening and closing of first lifting plate and second lifting plate, the inside of this breeding layer is equipped with lifting conveyor, and the breeding closed space and excretion closed space that are connected with each other and are communicated, and this lifting conveyor connects breeding closed space and hunger closed space, and the lifting conveyor is used for sending bear peak from breeding closed space to hunger closed space, and this scheme can solve the problem of single function of the existing bear peak breeding box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of aquaculture platforms, and in particular to a multifunctional platform that integrates bumblebee breeding and experimental observation. Background Technology

[0002] There is a considerable amount of research on bear breeding in the existing technology, as detailed below:

[0003] 1. A bumblebee breeding box (CN118648552A) has a steel structure box with a mesh frame breeding area inside and a rotatable feces collection belt at the bottom. The belt is driven to circulate by a second roller and automatically washes away the waste with a nozzle. A sliding sealing block is provided on the side to control the opening and closing of the outlet, so as to realize the artificial adjustment of the bee colony's activity area.

[0004] Limitations: It is limited to a single breeding function, and the breeding and cleaning areas are not physically separated, posing a risk of cross-contamination.

[0005] 2. A bumblebee feeding device (CN222236310U) has an open front side of the beehive and a detachable support mesh plate and tray at the bottom, which can be quickly replaced through slots: after inserting the spare mesh plate, it is pushed to replace the old mesh plate, reducing bee colony disturbance; a sugar water / pollen feeder is fixed at the top, and ventilation windows and sliding doors are provided on both sides.

[0006] Limitations: Limited to a single feeding function, the replacement of the support mesh relies on manual pushing and pulling, posing a risk of mechanical damage to the bee colony. The planar layout results in limited observation and operation space.

[0007] 3. A greenhouse pollination bumblebee hive placement device (CN222425079U) compared with the prior art, by setting a height adjustment component, the position of the beehive can be adjusted to different heights to suit different breeding environments. It is also equipped with a sunshade, and the unfolding component can further increase the shading range, further improving the applicability of the device, reducing manual labor, and improving the living environment of the bee colony.

[0008] Limitations: It focuses on external placement adjustments and does not address the optimization of internal aquaculture functions. The horizontal space expansion design results in low vertical space utilization.

[0009] 4. A bumblebee rearing box (CN222108943U) with a base and a transparent cover forming the rearing space. A sugar-absorbing cotton column is connected to a detachable sugar water box at the bottom, allowing bumblebees to feed through the cotton column without coming into contact with the liquid sugar water. The transparent cover has breathable mesh and supports behavioral observation.

[0010] Limitations: While it addresses the issues of sugar water contamination and food adhesion, it relies on manual replacement of the sugar water container and cleaning cotton swabs and does not integrate an excretion treatment system.

[0011] 5. An insect observation device (CN207444044U) relates to an insect observation device, including a support frame, control keys, an electronic display screen, a slide, a sealing cover, a sliding base, a sliding bracket, a steering knuckle, a microscope, an air inlet, a regulating valve, an air outlet pipe, an air outlet hole, a gas flow monitor, and a temperature and humidity monitor; it can observe the condition and surface characteristics of live insect samples from all directions and multiple angles, and can completely record their activity patterns and processes, enabling precise application of insect experimental agents, and can recreate the life movements of live insect samples by adding environmental props, which helps to ensure the authenticity of the experimental process.

[0012] Limitations: The complex structure (slide groove / steering knuckle / microscope, etc.) leads to operational redundancy; the application of gas and reagents relies on manual valve adjustment, resulting in insufficient precision and repeatability; the limited closed design of the device makes it incompatible with the integrated needs of long-term bumblebee breeding and experimentation.

[0013] In conclusion, existing technologies focus too narrowly on bear breeding, resulting in bear breeding boxes with limited functionality that cannot meet actual usage needs. Utility Model Content

[0014] The purpose of this invention is to provide a multifunctional platform that integrates bumblebee breeding and experimental observation, in order to solve the problem of the limited functionality of existing bumblebee breeding boxes.

[0015] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a multifunctional platform integrating bumblebee breeding and experimental observation, comprising an experimental layer and a breeding layer arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The experimental layer contains a robotic arm and sequentially connected closed spaces for starvation, experimentation, and collection. A first lifting plate, which can be opened and closed by lifting, is located at the connection point between the starvation and experimentation spaces. A second lifting plate, which can be opened and closed by lifting, is located at the connection point between the experimentation and collection spaces. The robotic arm controls the lifting and closing of the first and second lifting plates. The breeding layer contains a lifting and conveying device and interconnected closed spaces for breeding and excretion. The lifting and conveying device connects the breeding and starvation spaces and is used to transport bumblebees from the breeding space to the starvation space. The excretion space has a bee feeding port.

[0016] In one embodiment, the hunger enclosure, the experimental enclosure, and the collection enclosure are all transparent structures.

[0017] In one embodiment, the experimental layer is provided with an experimental transparent door that seals off its interior.

[0018] In one embodiment, a camera is provided inside the experimental layer, which is used to capture reference images for the robotic arm to move.

[0019] In one embodiment, there are two robotic arms, one of which is located in the area adjacent to the first lifting plate, and the other of which is located in the area adjacent to the second lifting plate.

[0020] In one embodiment, the robotic arm is a six-axis robotic arm.

[0021] In one embodiment, both the aquaculture enclosure and the excretion enclosure are transparent structures.

[0022] In one embodiment, the aquaculture layer is provided with a transparent aquaculture door that seals off its interior.

[0023] In one embodiment, a storage layer is provided at the bottom of the aquaculture layer.

[0024] In one embodiment, a light-emitting element is provided within the collection enclosed space.

[0025] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0026] 1. The entire breeding and experimental process is automated, significantly improving operational efficiency and safety.

[0027] After receiving instructions, the lifting and conveying device in the breeding layer can transport bumblebees to the starvation enclosed space. After the starvation treatment is completed, the robotic arm moves the first lifting plate according to instructions to guide the bumblebees into the experimental enclosed space. There is no risk of escape throughout the process, which ensures the efficiency and safety of the operation compared to the traditional manual capture of bumblebees.

[0028] 2. Precise operation of robotic arms optimizes experimental standardization and data consistency.

[0029] The preferred robotic arm is a six-axis robotic arm. The six-axis robotic arm (with a repeatability of ±0.1mm) can achieve a timing error of ≤0.5 seconds for the insertion and transfer operations of the first and second lifting plates, and shorten the experimental cycle to 30 minutes / time (manual operation requires more than 45 minutes).

[0030] 3. Modular design reduces maintenance costs and provides strong scalability.

[0031] The experimental layer is designed with separate enclosed spaces for starvation, experimentation, and collection, ensuring the safety of the experiment and the convenience of bumblebee collection.

[0032] The breeding layer is designed with separate breeding and excretion enclosures and lifting and conveying devices, which ensures the safety of the experiment, the convenience of cleaning operations, and provides a better living environment for bumblebees.

[0033] In summary, this utility model achieves integrated functions of bumblebee breeding and experimental observation through fully automated breeding-experimentation processes, precise robotic arm operation, and modular design. Its technological advantages directly translate into the following comprehensive benefits:

[0034] 1. Scientific research value: Standardized experimental procedures reduce human interference and provide high-precision data support for bumblebee behavioral and ecotoxicological research.

[0035] 2. Economic benefits: Automated operation saves more than 50% of labor costs, and extends equipment life, reducing long-term investment;

[0036] 3. Ecological benefits: Closed-loop environmental control avoids the risk of bumblebees escaping and ensures the ecological safety of wild populations.

[0037] This device has broad application prospects in scenarios such as bumblebee and other organism breeding experiments, and effectively solves the problem of the single function of existing bumblebee breeding boxes. Attached Figure Description

[0038] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0040] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Internal structure diagram;

[0041] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the connection structure between the various enclosed spaces;

[0042] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the internal perspective structure of the aquaculture layer.

[0043] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0044] 10. Experimental Layer; 11. Robotic Arm; 12. Starvation Enclosed Space; 13. Experimental Enclosed Space; 14. Collection Enclosed Space; 15. First Lifting Platform; 16. Second Lifting Platform; 17. Experimental Transparent Door; 18. Camera;

[0045] 20. Breeding layer; 21. Lifting and conveying device; 22. Enclosed breeding space; 23. Enclosed excretion space; 24. Bee feeding port; 25. Transparent breeding door;

[0046] 30. Storage layer. Detailed Implementation

[0047] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0048] This utility model provides a multifunctional platform integrating bumblebee breeding and experimental observation, the implementation of which is as follows: Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the structure includes an experimental layer 10 and a breeding layer 20 arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The experimental layer 10 contains a robotic arm 11 and sequentially connected starvation enclosed space 12, experimental enclosed space 13, and collection enclosed space 14. A first lifting plate 15, which can be opened and closed by lifting, is located at the connection point between the starvation enclosed space 12 and the experimental enclosed space 13. A second lifting plate 16, which can be opened and closed by lifting, is located at the connection point between the experimental enclosed space 13 and the collection enclosed space 14. The robotic arm 11 controls the lifting and closing of the first lifting plate 15 and the second lifting plate 16. The breeding layer 20 contains a lifting conveying device 21 and interconnected breeding enclosed space 22 and excretion enclosed space 23. The lifting conveying device 21 connects the breeding enclosed space 22 and the starvation enclosed space 12, and is used to transport bees from the breeding enclosed space 22 to the starvation enclosed space 12. The excretion enclosed space 23 has a bee delivery port 24.

[0049] When applied, the enclosed breeding space 22 can be used to cultivate bumblebees, and the enclosed excretion space 23 can be used to provide an area for bumblebees to excrete. When it is necessary to start an experiment, the lifting and conveying device 21 can be used to send the bumblebees from the enclosed breeding space 22 to the starvation enclosed space 12 for starvation treatment. The lifting and conveying device 21 can be an electrically driven platform to transfer the bumblebees from the breeding layer to the starvation enclosed space 12 of the experimental layer.

[0050] After the bear in the starvation enclosure 12 has completed its starvation treatment, the robotic arm 11 can be used to raise the first lifting plate 15 so that the bear can enter the experimental enclosure 13. Then, the first lifting plate 15 can be used to separate the starvation enclosure 12 from the experimental enclosure 13, so that experimental observation can be carried out.

[0051] Finally, after the experiment, the robotic arm 11 can be used to raise the second lifting plate 16 so that Xiong Feng can enter the collection enclosed space 14 for collection. After the collection is completed, the second lifting plate 16 can be used to separate the experimental enclosed space 13 from the collection enclosed space 14.

[0052] It should be noted that the lifting and conveying device 21 can be made using an energy recovery system (motor reverse braking power generation), with a single transmission energy consumption ≤0.5Wh, and the overall platform's daily energy consumption is reduced by 35% compared to traditional split equipment; moreover, an escape-proof transparent protective cover can be installed at the connection between the enclosed space 12 and the lifting and conveying device 21, and a biomimetic tactile coating can be laid inside the lifting and conveying device 21. This escape-proof transparent protective cover (acrylic material, impact resistance ≥15kJ / m²) 2 With the design of a biomimetic tactile coating (wear resistance life > 100,000 cycles), the overall lifespan of the equipment will be extended to more than 8 years (compared to about 5 years for traditional equipment).

[0053] Preferably, in this embodiment, the hunger enclosure 12, the experimental enclosure 13, and the collection enclosure 14 are all transparent structures, such as acrylic and glass, which are optional materials.

[0054] With this setup, since the hunger enclosed space 12, the experimental enclosed space 13, and the collection enclosed space 14 are all transparent and visible, the experimenters can directly observe the interior of the hunger enclosed space 12, the experimental enclosed space 13, and the collection enclosed space 14, which greatly facilitates the experimenters' work.

[0055] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the experimental layer 10 is provided with an experimental transparent door 17 to seal its interior.

[0056] With this setup, if the experimental transparent door 17 is closed, a sealed space can be formed inside the experimental layer 10, further preventing Xiong Feng from escaping. When operating inside the experimental layer 10, the experimental transparent door 17 can be opened.

[0057] In addition, the experimental transparent door 17 can be made of materials such as acrylic or glass. Because the experimental transparent door 17 has the characteristic of being transparent and visible, the experimenters can directly observe the interior of the experimental layer 10 even without opening the experimental transparent door 17, which greatly facilitates the work of the experimenters.

[0058] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the experimental layer 10 is equipped with a camera 18, which is used to capture reference images for the robotic arm 11 to move.

[0059] After adopting this setting, the camera 18 can learn the current location information of all bears by taking pictures. For example, it can be set that the robotic arm 11 will only be used to control the first lifting plate 15 and the second lifting plate 16 to perform lifting and opening operations when the camera 18 is not in the area where the bear is located, thus avoiding damage to the bears.

[0060] like Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment sets up two robotic arms 11, one robotic arm 11 is located in the area adjacent to the first lifting plate 15, and the other robotic arm 11 is located in the area adjacent to the second lifting plate 16.

[0061] With this setup, two robotic arms 11 can be used to control the first lifting plate 15 and the second lifting plate 16 respectively, making it feasible for the two lifting plates to lift or lift at the same time, thus meeting the needs of more usage scenarios.

[0062] Preferably, in this embodiment, the robotic arm 11 is configured as a six-axis robotic arm.

[0063] This configuration allows the robotic arm 11 to have a wider range of manipulation possibilities and more precise control accuracy.

[0064] Preferably, in this embodiment, both the breeding enclosed space 22 and the excretion enclosed space 23 are transparent structures, such as acrylic and glass, which are optional materials.

[0065] With this setup, since both the breeding enclosed space 22 and the excretion enclosed space 23 are transparent and visible, researchers can directly observe the interior of both spaces, greatly facilitating their work.

[0066] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the aquaculture layer 20 is provided with a transparent aquaculture door 25 to seal its interior.

[0067] With this setup, closing the transparent breeding door 25 creates a sealed space inside the breeding layer 20, further preventing the bears from escaping. When operating inside the breeding layer 20, simply opening the transparent breeding door 25 is sufficient.

[0068] In addition, the transparent door 25 for aquaculture can be made of materials such as acrylic or glass. Because the transparent door 25 for aquaculture has the characteristic of being transparent and visible, researchers can directly observe the interior of the aquaculture layer 20 even without opening the transparent door 25 for aquaculture, which greatly facilitates the work of researchers.

[0069] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, a storage layer 30 is provided at the bottom of the breeding layer 20.

[0070] With this setup, storage layer 30 can be used to store various items, making it convenient for researchers to store various experimental equipment and greatly facilitating their operations.

[0071] Preferably, in this embodiment, a light-emitting element, such as an LED, is provided within the enclosed collection space 14.

[0072] This setup allows for the attraction of bumblebees after the experiment, ensuring that the bumblebees can enter the collection enclosure 14 more efficiently.

[0073] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A multifunctional platform integrating bumblebee breeding and experimental observation, characterized in that, It includes an experimental layer and a culture layer arranged from top to bottom; The experimental layer is equipped with a robotic arm and sequentially connected starvation enclosed space, experimental enclosed space, and collection enclosed space. A first lifting plate that can be opened and closed by lifting is provided at the connection between the starvation enclosed space and the experimental enclosed space. A second lifting plate that can be opened and closed by lifting is provided at the connection between the experimental enclosed space and the collection enclosed space. The robotic arm is used to control the lifting and opening / closing of the first lifting plate and the second lifting plate. The breeding layer is equipped with a lifting and conveying device, as well as a breeding closed space and an excretion closed space that are interconnected and guided to each other; the lifting and conveying device connects the breeding closed space and the starvation closed space, and is used to transport bees from the breeding closed space to the starvation closed space; the excretion closed space is equipped with a bee delivery port.

2. The multifunctional platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hunger enclosed space, the experimental enclosed space, and the collection enclosed space are all transparent structures.

3. The multifunctional platform according to claim 2, characterized in that, The experimental layer is equipped with a transparent experimental door to seal its interior.

4. The multifunctional platform according to claim 2, characterized in that, The experimental layer is equipped with a camera, which is used to capture reference images for the robotic arm to move.

5. The multifunctional platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two robotic arms, one of which is located in the area adjacent to the first lifting plate, and the other is located in the area adjacent to the second lifting plate.

6. The multifunctional platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robotic arm is a six-axis robotic arm.

7. The multifunctional platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the aquaculture enclosure and the excretion enclosure are transparent structures.

8. The multifunctional platform according to claim 7, characterized in that, The aquaculture layer is equipped with a transparent aquaculture door to seal its interior.

9. The multifunctional platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the aquaculture layer is equipped with a storage layer.

10. The multifunctional platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The enclosed collection space is equipped with a light-emitting element.

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