"Air-Controlled and Functional Beehive"

Abstract

SUMMARY The invention relates to a modular and functional beehive system made of polymeric or synthetic material (preferably polyurethane) with high insulation performance, providing thermal stability, biosecurity and operational efficiency in beekeeping activities. The invention provides maximum thermal insulation thanks to its body structure and labyrinth-type sealing lines (7, 8, 33, 46); it has a feed stock volume (40) that allows feeding from the outside without opening the main hive lid; and a porous float mechanism (Figure 13) that prevents bee deaths during liquid feeding. The system features a passive climate control structure that transfers the humid air in the brood chamber to moisture drainage chambers (55, 57) via curved inner surface moisture barriers (54, 59) without dripping onto the bee cluster, and color-coded indicators (60, 61) that allow remote diagnosis of the colony's condition. Structural swarm control is provided by a selective entry opening (11) located in the substrate unit; operational safety and ergonomics are maximized with a movable colony control platform (Figure 8) that provides inspection hygiene and a telescopic leg mechanism (Figure 7) that maintains vertical balance on uneven terrain.

Description

1 TARIFF 5 AIR-CONDITIONED AND FUNCTIONAL BEEHIVE Technical Area This invention is used in beekeeping equipment, especially for honey bees (Apis mellifera). modular systems developed for housing, maintaining, and increasing the productivity of colonies. It relates to beehives. More specifically, the invention is a passive 10 that optimizes the microclimate inside the hive. Air conditioning and dehumidification systems minimize bee-human contact by keeping bees away from the outside. Hygienic feeding units that allow for intervention, facilitating beekeeping operations. With ergonomic modular components such as telescopic legs and control platforms, the health of the colony is monitored. and visual tracking mechanisms that allow monitoring of nutritional status without opening the hive It includes a technical innovation related to. 15 State of the Art Traditional hive systems are widely used in beekeeping activities today. (Langstroth, Dadant, etc.), are fundamentally based on the principles of colony hosting and framework management. These systems are based on the principle that the basic structural components of the hive are usually wood or They are manufactured from expanded polystyrene (EPS) materials. In current technical processes, 20 Hive management largely depends on the beekeeper's physical intervention and the hive's static insulation. It depends on its capacity. In the current state of the art, climate control and humidity management have traditionally relied on the natural properties of wood. It is a process that depends on permeability or external ambient temperature. In current practices, beekeepers, in winter To release the humid air that rises inside the brood chamber during the months, the hive lids should be closed 25 It creates a passive airflow by manually opening the edges or loosening the inner covers. From a feeding methods perspective, supplementing bee colonies with nutrients improves the hive's... It is an operation performed by completely opening the main and inner valves. In this method... Feeding devices (feeders) are placed inside the hive or just below the lid to feed the bees. is made available to you. 30 As part of hygiene and waste management, organic waste accumulating at the bottom of the hive, beeswax... Checking for debris and external parasites; periodic manual cleaning of hive bottoms. This is achieved by cleaning. In hives with a fixed base structure, this process is usually... a physical examination protocol requiring the complete removal of frames It is based on. 35 In ergonomic approaches to the current state of the art, beehive placement in the field. Balance management in this process is typically achieved using external support blocks or fixed structures placed under the hive. This is done using freestanding stands. The frames removed during the examination... Its preservation involves leaning it against the outer walls of the hive or temporarily placing it on the ground. It is managed by these methods. 40 In colony monitoring and diagnostic processes, factors such as a colony's health, food reserves, or queen bee presence are examined. Analysis of critical data, physical opening of the hive lid, and visual inspection of each frame. It is based on the principle of inspection. When material characteristics are examined, the sector Standard wood materials have a thermal conductivity coefficient of approximately 0.12-0.15 W / mK, and 2 Due to its natural composition, it is affected by external humidity. EPS 45 is used as an alternative. These systems, however, have low mechanical resistance despite their high insulation values. It displays. Purpose of the Invention One of the main aims of the invention is automatic and passive humidity management; curved inner surface humidity. By means of barriers (54, 59) and drainage channels (48), the water that condenses inside the hive is removed from the bee cluster 50 The goal is to prevent dripping by applying a structural solution. In the current state of the technique, the rising an integrated passive duct or guide barrier system to allow the removal of humid air The absence of this feature causes water droplets accumulating in the ceiling area to slide vertically due to gravity. This causes the liquid to fall. This passive climate control system provided by the invention prevents uncontrolled liquid. Hypothermia resulting from contact and the mass death (extinction) of the colony, technical 55 It significantly reduces winter deaths caused by moisture that prepares the ground. Thanks to the zero heat loss and non-invasive feeding advantage provided by the invention, the dual-chamber top float mechanism with cover system and safety feeding pores (53) Using this method, feeding operations can be performed without opening the main lid of the hive. Current techniques require opening the hive lid to feed the animals, and the inside of the hive is 60 cm. This causes the sensitive microclimate to equalize with external environmental conditions within seconds (thermal discharge). The invention involves bees using a method to restore the disrupted heat balance back to the incubation temperature. It prevents metabolic stress; as well as preventing it from entering the liquid surface in traditional feeder systems. Bee suffocation, which occurs due to the absence of any attachment mechanism, is also a structural problem. It eliminates it safely. 65 The invention offers high hygiene standards and parasite control; integrated into the bedding unit. Waste separation wall (9) and pollen passage grid to detect Varroa parasites and organic This is achieved by physically separating hive waste from the colony. This mechanical separator... Thanks to this, in the known state of the technique, parasites can climb back onto bees (re- The cycle that allows infection is broken. By using a regional separator (16) 70 Isolating harvested pollen from waste eliminates the risk of contamination in current techniques. It ensures that products intended for human consumption are collected with high purity. Within the scope of the logistical security and rapid assembly advantages provided by the invention, the intermodule labyrinth type female-male mounting channels (7, 8, 33, 46) and dovetail type clamping structure (36) of the hive This ensures that it exhibits monolithic stability during transportation. This structural integrity, 75 resulting from the absence of a line structure that locks the existing casing components together It eliminates the risks of tipping, module displacement, and bee leakage during transport. The terrain adaptability and operational ergonomics offered by the invention; telescopic leg system (24) This allows the hive to be kept vertically level on uneven terrain, preventing the frames from tilting. It prevents incubation area inefficiency caused by stagnation. Also, the visual colony size is 80. Remote monitoring capability provided through status indicators (60, 61) is an improvement over existing techniques. the enormous labor loss required to physically open each colony and the continuous colony maintenance It prevents being disturbed. Colony control platform (28) during inspection By ensuring that the removed frames are kept in a hygienic area, it prevents contamination through the floor. It eliminates the biosecurity risks posed by pathogens. 85 3 Table 1: Technical Comparison of Materials Used in Hive Production Material Thermal Conductivity (W / mK) Insulation Performance Durability and Hygiene Wood 0.14 Low Medium (Absorbs moisture, molds) Polystyrene (EPS) 0.035 Good Very Low (Mechanical resistance) weak) Polyurethane (Invention) 0.022 Excellent High (Impact resistant) Explanation of the Figures Figure 1: Perspective view of the main body of the hive base unit 90 Figure 1a: Top perspective view Figure 1b: Bottom perspective view Figure 2: Perspective view of the bee entrance narrowing and control plate. Figure 3: Perspective view of the multi-purpose pollen and hygiene control drawer. Figure 3a: Top perspective view 95 Figure 3b: Bottom perspective view Figure 4: Perspective view of the waste discharge and ventilation plate. Figure 5: Perspective view of a hygienic pollen filter. Figure 6: Perspective view of the pollen deflection unit. Figure 7: Perspective view of the telescopic leveling leg 100 Figure 8: Perspective view of the colony control platform. Figure 8a: Top perspective view Figure 8b: Front perspective view 4 Figure 9: Perspective view of the front and rear wall panels of the incubator. Figure 10: Perspective view of the incubator side wall panels 105 Figure 11: Perspective view of the hive top cover. Figure 11a: Top perspective view of the hive top cover. Figure 11b: Perspective view of the bottom of the hive top cover. Figure 12: Perspective view of the feed stock hopper lid. Figure 12a: Top perspective view of the feed stock hopper 110 Figure 12b: Bottom perspective view of the feed stock hopper. Figure 13: Perspective view of the buoy (safe feeding buoy). Figure 14: Perspective view of the feed volume left cover. Figure 14a: Bottom perspective view Figure 14b: Top perspective view 115 Figure 15: Perspective view of the feed volume right flap. Figure 15a: Top perspective view Figure 15b: Bottom perspective view Figure 16: Visual tracking system / Color-coded indicators perspective view Figure 17: General assembly perspective view of the functional base unit 120 Figure 17a: Top perspective view Figure 17b: Bottom perspective view Figure 18: General assembly perspective view of the functional incubator unit. Figure 19: General assembled perspective view of the functional shell top cover unit. Figure 19a: Top perspective view 125 Figure 19b: Bottom perspective view Figure 20: Final overall perspective view of the assembled beehive with all its components. Explanation of References in Figures 130 1: Bee Login Platform 2: Bee Entry / Exit Control Plate Guide Channel 3: Guiding Unit Bearing Channel 4: Telescopic Leg Balancing Mechanism Housing 5: Pollen Filter Grid 135 6: Waste Discharge and Ventilation Plate Duct 7: Body Bearing Channel (Female) 8: Stacking and Sealing Line (Male) 9: Pollen Collection Area Separator Barrier 10: Multifunctional Drawer Bed 140 11: Selective Entry Opening (with Queen Bee Barrier) 12: Entrance Restriction Vent 13: Ventilated Transport Barrier 14: Drawer Front with Vent 15: Waste and Parasite Accumulation Volume 145 16: Regional Separator 17: Pollen Reservoir 18: Guide and Bearing Rails 19: Perforated Waste Passage Holes 20: Pollen Passage Perforations 150 21: Articulated Directional Valve 22: Directed Exit Ramp 23: Base Fixing Profile 24: Telescopic Extension Module 25: Position Stabilization Element 155 6 26: Ground Contact and Leveling Shoe 27: Platform Fixing and Guiding Bolts 28: Platform Sliding Frame 29: Dovetail Type Mounting Channel 30: Frame Mounting Clearances 160 31: Frame Hanging Guide 32: Top Cover Mounting Channel 33: Bottom Cover Mounting Male Channel 34: Colony Partition Channel 35: Top Cover Mounting Thread Channel 165 36: Dovetail Type Male Mounting Channel 37: Top Cover Mounting Thread Channel 38: Left and Right Feed Volume 39: Feeding and Moisture Volume Barrier 40: Feeding Stock Volume 170 41: Feed Stock Volume Separator Barrier 42: Liquid Transfer Corridor from Feeding Stock Volume to Feeding Volume 43: Telescopic Leg Storage Volume 44: Float Guiding Cylinder 45: Excess Hot Air Vents 46: Hatching Assembly Male Channel 47: Brooding to Feeding and Humidity Volume Exit Hole 175 48: Moisture Escape Vents from the Moisture Volume 49: Visual Tracking System Bedding Channels 50: Ergonomic Grip Shape of the Lid 51: High-Density Thermal Insulation Layer 52: Buoy Guidance Clearance 180 53: Safe Feeding Pores on the Float Surface 7 54: Curved Inner Surface Moisture Barrier (A) 55: Moisture Removal Chamber (A) 56: Cover Structural Locking Female Channel (A) 57: Moisture Drainage Chamber (B) 185 58: Cover Structural Locking Female Channel (B) 59: Curved Inner Surface Moisture Barrier (B) 60: Color-Coded Functional Indicators (Active / Vertical) 61: Color-Coded Functional Indicators (Passive / Horizontal) Description of the Invention 190 The invention is a functional beehive; it focuses on thermal stability, operational ergonomics, and colony health. It is an integrated system that focuses on the core. The main body and lid components of the hive are made of high-density material. It is made of polyurethane (PU) material with a thermal insulation layer (51). Polyurethane The thermal conductivity coefficient offered by the material is approximately 0.022 W / mK, which is higher than conventional methods. Approximately 6 times more insulation than the 0.14 W / mK offered by wooden beehives. 195 It demonstrates performance. This technical feature allows the hive's internal microclimate to withstand extreme temperatures from the external environment. by preventing it from being affected by changes, the energy that worker bees expend on thermoregulation It minimizes and directly increases honey yield. The base unit (Figure 1), which forms the basic load-bearing structure and logistics center of the hive, is made of polyurethane. Manufactured using injection molding techniques to achieve high mechanical strength. 200 The bee entry platform (1) located at the front of the unit facilitates the landing of the flying bees into the hive. It functions as a wide-surface landing strip that facilitates landings. The sloping structure of the platform allows rainwater to collect. while preventing it from entering; its aerodynamic form allows the wind to hit the hive entrance directly. By creating a barrier, it helps maintain thermal balance inside the hive. Located in the entrance area. field bee entry exit control plate guide channel (2), where the plate moves with a precise tolerance 205 It is a socket. The selective entry opening (11) on this plate is based on the difference in physical dimensions. Thanks to its barrier structure, it allows worker bees to pass through while preventing the queen bee from escaping. It provides structural son control. The entrance narrowing vent (12) on the plate provides hive defense. while optimizing; the ventilated transport barrier (13) located on the reverse surface of the plate, By completely closing the bee exit during transport, the air circulation inside the hive is uninterrupted. 210 It allows it to continue. The guiding unit bearing channel (3) used during the harvest period, articulated guiding It serves as the main bed for the flap (21). When the flap (21) is activated, the bees are directly placed in the bed. directs the pollen to the filter grid (5); in the passive position, it facilitates the exit of the bees from the hive. It acts as a directed exit ramp (22). The fixed 215 integrated with the shell body. The pollen trap area eliminates the risk of the modular parts fusing with propolis. From the grid (5) Pollen spilled from the legs of passing bees through pollen passage perforations (20) It is filtered and transferred directly to the pollen reservoir (17). The substrate internal volume, pollen collection area separator It is isolated from biological waste thanks to its barrier (9). Waste discharge and ventilation plate perforated waste passage 220 located on the perforated structure placed inside the channel (6). 8 through the holes (19) the direct accumulation of waste and parasites inside the hive This reduces the volume to (15). These wastes are removed from the system without contact with pollen. The multifunctional drawer bed (10), located at the bottom of the system, guides the drawer and It ensures smooth movement on the bearing rails (18). Regional inside the drawer separator (16), waste and parasite accumulation volume (15) for hygienic production and pollen 225 It physically separates the reservoir (17) from each other. The drawer with a vent on the front of the drawer The front (14) provides passive ventilation to maintain the moisture balance inside the hive. The system The load is placed on the base which is mounted in the telescopic leg leveling mechanism slots (4) at the corners. It is distributed to the ground with the fixing profile (23). The telescopic extension module (24) inside these profiles, By adjusting the position fixing element (25), the bucket can be vertically leveled on uneven terrain at 230° The system is completed with the ground contact and leveling shoe (26) which ensures that the unit stays in place. The body bearing channel (7) on top locks the incubator to the base; stacking on the bottom surface and The sealing line (8) ensures transport safety. The incubation body, which forms the main habitat of the invention (Figure 18), has a high density. It consists of panels produced by polyurethane injection molding. The polyurethane material is 235 The closed-cell structure allows the hive's internal temperature to remain at 34.5°C, independent of the external environment. It ensures it remains stable. The brood chamber volume is dovetail-type, allowing for locking on the vertical axis. It is installed via a female mounting channel (29) and a dovetail type male mounting channel (36). This structure, It provides rigid integrity without the need for any external fasteners. The bottom and top of the body. leak-proof, top cover mounting female channels (32, 35, 37) and bottom cover mounting male channel (33) 240 It prevents heat loss by creating a labyrinth-type sealing line inside the frames of the hive. Frame hanging guide (31) is placed on the frame mounting holes (30) where it is hung. This guide explains how to prevent propolis from adhering to the polyurethane walls by interrupting the contact of the frame caps. obstacles. The frames can be easily removed during the inspection. Also on the walls There are colony dividing channels (34). Platform fixing and guiding bolts (27) with 245 The platform slide housing (28) fixed to the casing body enables the forward and backward movement of the mechanism. It manages it. Frames removed during inspection are placed directly onto this platform. This prevents soil-borne diseases. The top lid (Figure 11), which is the control center of the hive, handles the feeding and ventilation functions. It combines in a single module. On the cover, the feed stock volume separator barrier (41) with 250 There are two main feed groups separated. Each group has a left and right feed volume (38) and a It consists of feed stock volume (40). The feed and moisture volume barrier (39) prevents food from getting inside the hive. It prevents spoilage by moisture. Liquid nutrients are supplied through the liquid passage corridor (42). Float vertically moving on the guiding cylinder (44) and the float guiding gap (52) The float prevents bee drowning with its safe feeding pores (53) on its surface. 255 The rising temperature and humidity from the incubator pass through the thermal transfer hole (47) to the lid unit. It is shipped. The curved inner surface moisture barriers (54, 59) located on the inner surface of the lid prevent condensation. The water drips onto the bees and flows into the moisture drainage chambers (55, 57) and from there the moisture exits. It directs the hot air to the vents (48). Excess hot air is expelled through the hot air vents (45). The brood chamber mounting male channel (46) and 260 ensure that the lid fits perfectly onto the brood chamber. The cover structural locking channels (56, 58) reinforce the insulation. The lid has a high-density thermal insulation layer (51). Ergonomic grip. The form (50) offers ease of operation, while the telescopic leg storage volume (43) provides logistical advantages. It provides a visual tracking system with color-coded functional panels mounted on the bearing channels (49). Indicators, with vertical / active (60) and horizontal / passive (61) positions, allow diagnosis without opening the hive. 265 It presents the final assembled view of all the main modules of the invention in Figure 20. It has been presented. This holistic structure creates a seamless management line from bottom to top. [Floor] 9 The unit (Figure 17) prevents contact with the ground and provides stability. The incubator unit (Figure 18) provides maximum It offers thermal comfort and a hygienic examination area. The top cover system (Figure 19) controls the microclimate. It seals and allows for non-invasive feeding. Starting from the ventilation inlet in the substrate and extending to the top 270 The uninterrupted vertical air corridor extending to the moisture vents in the lid ensures the biological integrity of the hive. by allowing it to breathe like an organism, preventing decay and weight gain in wooden beehives. It completely eliminates their problems.

Claims

CLAIMS 275 1. The invention provides thermal stability and operational efficiency in beekeeping activities. It is a functional beehive with the characteristic of having a thermal conductivity of approximately 0.040 W / mK and below. Made from a rigid polymeric, synthetic, or composite material with a certain value. a base unit (1), incubator unit (18) and top cover unit (19) This occurs when 280°C is drawn from the outside without disrupting the microclimate inside the hive in the said upper cover unit. a feed stock volume (40) that provides feeding opportunity and condensed water on the bees by the inclusion of curved inner surface moisture barriers that drain without dripping (54, 59) It is characterized by...

2. A functional beehive conforming to Claim 1, characterized by the fact that the units in question (1, 18, 19), with a density of approximately 120 kg / m³ and a thermal conductivity of approximately 0.022 W / mK, 285 It is characterized by being made of polyurethane (PU) material.

3. A functional beehive conforming to Claim 1, with the feature of having a queen bee in the base unit (1). a selective entry opening that provides son control by physically blocking its exit It is characterized by the presence of a control plate containing (11).

4. A functional beehive conforming to Claim 1, with the characteristic of having a brood chamber unit (18), 290 Dovetail type mounting thread (29) and male (36) channels that do not require external fasteners. It is characterized by its modular and monoblock stability during construction.

5. A functional beehive conforming to Claim 1, with the feature that; at the corners of the base unit (1) positioned and enabling the hive to remain vertically level on uneven terrain; A 295 consisting of a telescopic extension module (24) and a position fixing element (25). It is characterized by having a balancing mechanism.

6. A functional beehive conforming to claim 1, and its feature is that the base unit (1) inside In order to preserve the purity of the pollen in its volume and break the parasite cycle; the pollen isolated waste by a regional separator (16) that physically separates the waste from the waste It is characterized by containing the storage volume (15) and the pollen reservoir (17). 300 7. A functional beehive conforming to Claim 1, the characteristic of which is; the brood chamber unit (18) outside on its perimeter, it can move back and forth by means of a platform sliding housing (28) and a colony control platform that prevents the frames from making contact with the ground during inspection It is characterized by having 8. A functional beehive conforming to Claim 1, and its feature is; located in the top cover unit (19) 305 the field feeding mechanism; micro- that prevents bee drowning on the liquid surface It includes a float assembly with porous safe feeding pores (53) It is characterized by...

9. A buoy arrangement conforming to Claim 8, characterized by the fact that the buoy is positioned vertically on the axis. a float guiding cylinder (44) and float 310 that ensures balanced movement It is characterized by having a guiding gap (52) on it. is being done.

10. A functional beehive conforming to Claim 1, its characteristic being; the condition of the hive lid vertical active (60) and horizontal passive (61) that allow monitoring from the outside without opening It is characterized by having positional color-coded functional indicators. 315