A weighing ring and a beehive employing the same

Abstract

A weighing ring and a beehive adopting the same relate to the field of beehive breeding, comprising interval distributed succession box rings and bases, the succession box rings and the bases are annular structures, and a plurality of pressure sensors are arranged in the interval areas of the succession box rings and the bases; an outer sealing structure for covering the interval areas from the outside is arranged between the outer walls of the succession box rings and the bases, and an inner sealing structure for covering the interval areas from the inside is arranged between the inner walls. The weight measured by the weighing ring only contains the weight of the honey storage frame, the internal bees and the honey, and through data monitoring, the phenomenon of falling and leaving of the comb in the beehive can be found and distinguished in time, so as to facilitate the beekeeper to handle in time; the inner and outer sealing structures realize that the load-bearing structure and the beehive become a whole, ensure the environmental isolation of the inside and outside of the beehive, and can meet the use requirements of long-term breeding and real-time weighing at the same time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beehive farming, specifically to a weighing ring and a beehive using the weighing ring. Background Technology

[0002] The weighing device in a beehive is mainly used to monitor changes in the weight of honey within the hive, helping beekeepers better manage their bee colonies. Existing traditional beehives lack weighing devices, while existing movable-frame beehives with weighing devices use conventional ones, all designed to be located below the hive (outside the hive). The humid environment below the hive can affect the lifespan of the electronic sensors within the weighing device. Furthermore, the central part of the aforementioned weighing device is a solid structure, placed below the hive, meaning the weight it measures includes the entire weight of the hive itself. Therefore, if honeycomb falls off or bees leave the comb, the weighing data will not change, preventing beekeepers from obtaining accurate and effective data, promptly detecting these phenomena, and taking timely action. Moreover, due to the structural characteristics of existing weighing devices, there is a gap between the weighing ring and the base. If it is part of the beehive, it cannot isolate the internal and external environments of the hive, failing to simultaneously meet the needs of beekeeping and real-time bee colony weighing. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to propose a weighing ring and a beehive using the weighing ring.

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is achieved by the following technical solution. A weighing ring according to this utility model includes a relay ring and a base spaced apart. The relay ring and the base are annular structures. Several pressure sensors are provided in the spaced area between the relay ring and the base. An outer sealing structure for covering the spaced area from the outside is provided between the outer walls of the relay ring and the base, and an inner sealing structure for covering the spaced area from the inside is provided between the inner walls.

[0005] Furthermore, the outer sealing structure includes several L-shaped outer baffles, and the inner sealing structure includes several L-shaped inner baffles. The outer wall of the base has a first groove, and the inner wall has a second groove. The outer baffles include a first outer sub-plate and a second outer sub-plate. The first outer sub-plate is connected to the outer wall of the relay ring, and the second outer sub-plate is placed in the first groove. In the initial state, the top surface of the second outer sub-plate is in contact with the top surface of the first groove. The inner baffles include a first inner sub-plate and a second inner sub-plate. The first inner sub-plate is connected to the inner wall of the relay ring, and the second inner sub-plate is placed in the second groove. In the initial state, the top surface of the second inner sub-plate is in contact with the top surface of the second groove.

[0006] Furthermore, the outer wall of the base has a first annular groove extending circumferentially, and the inner wall has a second annular groove extending circumferentially.

[0007] Furthermore, both ends of the second outer sub-plate and both ends of the second inner sub-plate are chamfered.

[0008] Furthermore, the relay ring and base are square ring structures, and pressure sensors are installed at the four corners of the interval area.

[0009] Furthermore, the outer and inner baffles are made of metal, and the outer walls of the outer and inner baffles are provided with an insulation layer.

[0010] Furthermore, this utility model also provides a beehive, including a bottom box and a honey storage frame located on the upper part of the bottom box, which also includes the aforementioned weighing ring, the upper surface of the super ring is connected to the bottom of the honey storage frame so that the inner cavity of the super ring is connected to the inner cavity of the honey storage frame, and the lower surface of the base is connected to the top of the bottom box so that the inner cavity of the base is connected to the inner cavity of the bottom box.

[0011] Based on the foregoing technical solution, this utility model has the following beneficial effects: (1) The weighing ring can be placed in a suitable position in the beehive as needed (placed above the bottom box of the beehive and below the honey storage frame), avoiding the impact on the lifespan of the electronic sensor (i.e. pressure sensor) in the weighing device when placed in the humid environment of the beehive.

[0012] (2) Because the weighing ring has a hollow structure in the middle, the weight it weighs only includes the weight of the honey storage frame and the bees and honey inside. It can eliminate other irrelevant data to obtain accurate and effective data, and promptly detect and distinguish the phenomenon of comb falling (honeycomb falling off) and bee colony leaving the comb, which cannot be detected by traditional methods.

[0013] (3) The weighing ring has a sealed structure inside and outside. When it is placed on the beehive, it can become an integral part of the beehive while achieving environmental isolation between the inside and outside of the beehive. It can accurately monitor the changes in effective data of the weight of bees and honey in the beehive in real time without interfering with the production and life of the bee colony, providing an important basis for beekeeping operations, and meeting the needs of long-term breeding and real-time weighing.

[0014] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a weighing ring according to the present invention and a beehive using the weighing ring without a baffle.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a weighing ring and a baffle plate for assembling the weighing ring in a beehive using the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The main view.

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Sectional view along the BB direction.

[0019] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of section I in the middle.

[0020] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of section II in the middle.

[0021] Reference numerals: 1. Relay ring, 2. Base, 201. First groove, 202. Second groove, 3. Pressure sensor, 4. Outer baffle, 401. First outer sub-plate, 402. Second outer sub-plate, 5. Inner baffle, 501. First inner sub-plate, 502. Second inner sub-plate. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings: Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model discloses a weighing ring and a beehive using the weighing ring. The weighing ring includes a super ring 1 and a base 2 spaced apart. Both the super ring 1 and the base 2 are annular structures. The base 2 is located below the super ring 1. Several pressure sensors 3 are provided in the interval area between the super ring and the base. The outer wall of the super ring and the base is provided with an outer sealing structure for covering the interval area from the outside, and the inner wall is provided with an inner sealing structure for covering the interval area from the inside. As one embodiment of this utility model, the super ring 1 and the base 2 adopt a square annular structure. Pressure sensors 3 are provided around the four corners of the interval area between the super ring 1 and the base 2. In other embodiments of this utility model, the number and position of pressure sensors are not limited and can be set as needed. The force-bearing end of the pressure sensor is connected to the lower surface of the super ring and is used to measure the weight data other than the super ring.

[0023] The outer sealing structure of this utility model adopts an outer baffle 4, and the inner sealing structure adopts an inner baffle 5. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 3 to 6Specifically: the outer sealing structure includes several L-shaped outer baffles 4, and the inner sealing structure includes several L-shaped inner baffles 5; four outer baffles are provided between the outer wall of the relay ring and the base, and four inner baffles are provided between the inner walls; the outer wall of the base 2 is provided with a first groove 201, and the inner wall is provided with a second groove 202; in this embodiment, the outer wall of the base is provided with a circumferentially extending annular first groove, and the inner wall is provided with a circumferentially extending annular second groove; the outer baffles include a first outer sub-plate 401 and a second outer sub-plate 402, the first outer sub-plate is connected to the outer wall of the relay ring by screws, the second outer sub-plate is placed in the first groove, and in the initial state, the top surface of the second outer sub-plate is in contact with the top surface of the first groove; the inner baffles include a first inner sub-plate 501 and a second inner sub-plate 502; the first inner sub-plate and the relay ring... The inner wall of the ring is connected by screws, and the second inner plate is placed in the second groove. In the initial state, the top surface of the second inner plate of the inner baffle is in contact with the top surface of the second groove. The two ends of the second outer plate of the outer baffle and the second inner plate of the inner baffle are chamfered to facilitate the assembly between adjacent baffles. As an embodiment of this utility model, the outer and inner baffles are made of metal. To ensure the internal temperature environment of the beehive, an insulation layer can be added to the outer wall of the two baffles. The function of this weighing ring is firstly, its sealing performance ensures the isolation between the inside and outside environment of the beehive, and accurately monitors the effective data of the weight change of the beehive in real time without interfering with the production and life of the bee colony, which can simultaneously meet the needs of long-term breeding and real-time weighing. Secondly, it ensures that the environment of the pressure sensor is suitable and extends its service life.

[0024] This utility model also provides a beehive, including a bottom box and a honey storage frame located above the bottom box. A weighing ring is placed between the bottom box and the honey storage frame. Specifically, an opening matching the hollow structure of the weighing ring base is provided at a corresponding position on the top of the bottom box, so that only the honey storage frame is above the weighing ring. An opening matching the hollow structure of the upper surface of the super ring is provided at a corresponding position on the bottom of the honey storage frame. This structure solves the problem that traditional weighing devices are designed at the bottom of the beehive, avoiding the impact of the humid environment at the bottom on the life of the pressure sensor. The data obtained during the weighing process only includes the weight of the honey storage frame and the bees, honey, and honeycomb inside the hive, excluding other irrelevant data. Beekeepers can promptly detect honeycomb falling (honeycomb detachment) and bee colony separation from the honeycomb based on the measured data and deal with it in a timely manner.

[0025] In other embodiments of this utility model, the relay ring and the base may adopt a circular ring structure.

[0026] In other embodiments of this invention, a baffle made of a non-thermal-conducting material (e.g., plastic) can be used, in which case there is no need to add an insulation layer.

[0027] In other embodiments of this utility model, the outer wall of the base is provided with a plurality of first grooves distributed circumferentially, and the inner wall is provided with a plurality of second grooves distributed circumferentially. The bottom of the first outer sub-plate of the outer baffle is provided with a plurality of second outer sub-plates, which are placed in the corresponding first grooves. In the initial state, the top surface of each second outer sub-plate is in contact with the top surface of the corresponding first groove. The bottom of the first inner sub-plate of the inner baffle is provided with a plurality of second inner sub-plates, which are placed in the corresponding second grooves. In the initial state, the top surface of each second inner sub-plate is in contact with the top surface of the corresponding second groove.

[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Any other modifications or equivalent substitutions made by those skilled in the art to the technical solution of this utility model, as long as they do not depart from the design and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A weighing ring, characterized in that: It includes a relay ring (1) and a base (2) with intervals. The relay ring and the base are ring-shaped structures. Several pressure sensors (3) are provided in the interval area between the relay ring and the base. An outer sealing structure for covering the interval area from the outside is provided between the outer walls of the relay ring and the base, and an inner sealing structure for covering the interval area from the inside is provided between the inner walls.

2. A weighing ring according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer sealing structure includes several L-shaped outer baffles (4), and the inner sealing structure includes several L-shaped inner baffles (5). The outer wall of the base is provided with a first groove (201), and the inner wall is provided with a second groove (202). The outer baffles include a first outer sub-plate (401) and a second outer sub-plate (402). The first outer sub-plate is connected to the outer wall of the relay ring, and the second outer sub-plate is placed in the first groove. In the initial state, the top surface of the second outer sub-plate is in contact with the top surface of the first groove. The inner baffles include a first inner sub-plate (501) and a second inner sub-plate (502). The first inner sub-plate is connected to the inner wall of the relay ring, and the second inner sub-plate is placed in the second groove. In the initial state, the top surface of the second inner sub-plate is in contact with the top surface of the second groove.

3. A weighing ring according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the base has a first annular groove extending circumferentially, and the inner wall has a second annular groove extending circumferentially.

4. A weighing ring according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both ends of the second outer sub-plate and both ends of the second inner sub-plate are chamfered.

5. A weighing ring according to claim 1, characterized in that: The relay ring and base are square ring structures, and pressure sensors are installed at the four corners of the interval area.

6. A weighing ring according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer and inner baffles are made of metal, and the outer walls of the outer and inner baffles are equipped with insulation layers.

7. A beehive, comprising a base box and a honey storage frame located on top of the base box, characterized in that: It also includes a weighing ring as described in any one of claims 1-6, wherein the upper surface of the relay ring is connected to the bottom of the honey storage frame so that the inner cavity of the relay ring is in communication with the inner cavity of the honey storage frame, and the lower surface of the base is connected to the top of the bottom box so that the inner cavity of the base is in communication with the inner cavity of the bottom box.

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