Pollen Trap Flight Ramp

Abstract

This invention relates to hive entrance systems used in beekeeping and focuses on a pollen trap flight ramp that allows pollen collection without altering the bees' entry and exit direction and flight geometry. The system consists of a structure mounted at the front entrance of the hive, integrating a flight ramp and a pollen separation structure. The pollen collection function can be quickly activated or deactivated via a simple mechanical switching mechanism. In the active state, the pollen carried by the bees is separated before entering the hive and directed to a collection chamber located outside the hive. In the passive state, the bees' normal entry and exit pattern continues uninterrupted. Thanks to its rainproof design, the system prevents water from entering the hive and allows for the hygienic collection of pollen without manual contact.

Description

1 TARIFF Pollen Trap Flight Ramp 1. Technical Area This invention relates to hive entrance systems used in the beekeeping industry; specifically, for bees. It allows pollen collection without disrupting the hive's entry and exit system, and requires minimal materials (5). can be manufactured, applied to different hive types, and has a hygienic and pollen-collecting function in a short time. This relates to a pollen trap flight ramp system that can be replaced periodically. 2. State of the Art Conventional pollen traps generally contain a large amount of plastic material, are cumbersome to assemble, and It consists of structures that alter the hive entrance geometry. Such systems are natural for bees. It negatively affects entry and exit habits, causes looting, and increases colony stress. It increases. Most current solutions are only compatible with certain modern hive types and pollen It is used in hives without infrastructure and in traditional structures such as larch hives. In addition, in known systems, pollen collection is mostly done inside the hive or in unhygienic conditions. It presents problems such as occurring in certain environments. 3. Purpose of the Invention The purpose of this utility model is; - To ensure pollen collection without changing the direction and manner in which bees enter the hive, - Creating an economical and practical system using less material, - Pollen collection 20 It is possible to activate or deactivate the function in less than 10 seconds. to do, - Pollen should be outside the hive, in a visible, hygienic environment, without being touched by hand. to ensure it is transferred directly into the jar, - Thanks to the narrow structure of the flight ramp and functional entry holes, it is possible to reduce looting and 25 to improve entry and exit comfort, - Depending on seasonal conditions and the needs of the colony population, the hive entrance and exit holes... to make it possible to practically reduce or increase the number, - Thanks to the grate on the launch ramp, water cannot enter the hive in rainy weather. to prevent. 30 4. Working Principle of the Invention The system described in the invention consists of a flight ramp body fixed to the hive entrance and a pollen separator passage. It works together with the section and the pollen collection chamber. Bees naturally enter the hive during entry. They are guided to the ramp via the flight path. When the pollen trap is active, the bees' rear The pollen grains on their legs separate as they pass through the separating structure during entry and fall downwards 35 It is directed and falls into a closed collection chamber. When the pollen trap is put into passive mode... 2 The separating structure is deactivated, and the bees continue their normal entry and exit from the hive. The system features a geometric structure that prevents water from seeping into the hive and rainwater drainage capabilities. has. 5. Structural and Technical Specifications 40 - The system can be manufactured from food-grade plastic, wood, or metal materials. - The product can be produced in different colors. - Measurements can be increased or decreased in millimeter increments. - The narrow structure of the landing ramp reduces looting. - Functional entry vents enhance entry and exit comfort. 45 - The product can be assembled quickly and easily with three screws. - It is waterproof. - In its normal position, the grate structure in front of the hive allows water to enter the hive during rainy weather. Water ingress is prevented. 6. Advantages Provided by the Invention 50 - Low-cost production - Minimal material usage - Applicability to hives without pollen infrastructure - Wide range of uses, including beehives. - Quick assembly and easy function change 55 - High level of hygiene - Collecting pollen without manual contact. - Protection against looting - Waterproof - Industrial Applicability 60 The invention, a pollen trap flight ramp, is suitable for mass production in the beekeeping industry and can be used in various applications. It can be used in different hive types and environmental conditions. It is also visually appealing in hobby beekeeping. It is attractive from this point of view. Explanation of the Figures Figure 1: Shows the view of the flight ramp in its closed state. 65 Figure 2: Shows the interior view of the launch pad. Figure 3 shows the view of the flight ramp's hive entry plate. Figure 4: Shows the internal view of the flight ramp where the hive entry plate is located. Figure 5: Shows the frontal view of the launch pad. Figure 6: Shows top and side views of the launch pad. 70 3 Figure 7 shows the appearance of the launch pad with the jar attached.

Claims

4 REQUEST 1. Pollen trap flight ramp; without changing the direction of bee entry into the hive and flight geometry. pollen collection is facilitated by an integrated flight ramp mounted at the hive entrance. including the separation structure, between the active and passive states of the pollen collection function. the hive can be changed quickly and pollen can be handled hygienically outside the hive without manual contact. 5 It is a system that allows the waste to be directed directly to a collection container without being processed. It is characterized.

2. According to claim 1, the pollen trap launch ramp must have a pollen collection function lasting less than 10 seconds. It has a mechanical switching mechanism that can be activated or deactivated over time. It is characterized. 10 3. Pollen trap flight ramp according to claim 1 or 2, allowing the normal entry and exit pattern of bees. In the hive structure, there is a transition between a passive state that produces pollen and an active state that performs the pollen separation process. It is characterized by the fact that transitions can be made without requiring any dismantling.

4. Depending on any of the previous requirements, the pollen trap launch ramp traps the pollen inside the hive. By separating from the system without entering, it is adapted to a jar by the effect of gravity and manual contact 15 It is characterized by its transfer without requiring anything.

5. Pollen trap flight ramp according to any of the previous requirements, narrow flight ramp and an entrance geometry that reduces the risk of loot at the hive entrance thanks to its oriented structure It is characterized by having.

6. Pollen trap flight ramp, rainy weather 20 according to any of the previous requirements. a grated and rainproof front entrance that prevents water from entering the hive under these conditions It is characterized by having a structured order.

7. Pollen trap launch ramp, pollen infrastructure according to any of the previous requirements. an additional modification to beehives that are not currently available, traditional beehives, and different types of conventional beehives It is characterized by its applicability without requiring any specific method. 25 8. Pollen trap landing pad, made of plastic, wood or according to any of the previous requirements. It is characterized by the fact that it can be produced from metal materials.

9. According to any of the previous requirements, the pollen trap flight ramp is quickly attached to the hive with three screws. It is characterized by its easy-to-assemble structure.