Biotechnology offers an autonomously controlled, bidirectional air release and reference sensor thermotherapy device for Varroa mite control.

Abstract

This invention is an innovative and autonomous thermotherapy device that eliminates the aerodynamic and thermal control disadvantages of known hyperthermia (heat) methods applied in the beekeeping sector for the chemical-free eradication of Varroa destructor parasites. Unlike existing systems, this device features a valve-less, bidirectional push-pull airflow architecture, an isolated sub-conditioning tunnel that prevents direct radiation, and a disposable hygiene tray that prevents cross-contamination. The system, which can operate directly on solar energy (24V DC) without an inverter, heats both surfaces of the honeycomb homogeneously (41.5°C), eliminating parasites through thermal shock without harming the bee brood.

Description

1 TARIFF AUTONOMOUSLY CONTROLLED, DOUBLE SYSTEM FOR BIOTECHNICAL VARROA CONTROL. DIRECTIONAL AIR VOLUME AND REFERENCE SENSOR THERMOTHERAPY DEVICE 5 1. THE TECHNICAL FIELD TO WHICH THE INVENTION RELATES This invention is used in the beekeeping sector to treat parasitic organisms in honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies. Varroa destructor mites, which live in the environment and cause colony losses, closed incubation without the use of chemical agents (pesticides / acids, etc.) 10 that allows it to be destroyed by thermal shock (hyperthermia) while it is in its final stage hardware and components of a portable and autonomously controlled thermotherapy device It is related to software architecture. 2. STATE OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE TECHNOLOGY AND PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED 15 Currently, hyperthermia devices are used in the fight against Varroa mites. The engineering problems encountered are as follows: Providing airflow in one direction or mechanically rotating the device In these systems, thermal blind spots and temperature gradient differences exist between the honeycombs. It consists of. 20 Temperature control is measured solely from the ambient air inside the cabin, wax This makes it impossible to determine the actual temperature of the pupa inside; This situation can result in the death of bee brood. Internal heaters of the appliance... Direct radiation to the honeycomb causes wax melting and serious honeycomb damage. This causes deformations. The difficulty of cleaning the parasite and propolis residue that spills onto the device base, This creates a suitable environment for cross-contamination of pathogens between colonies. 3. PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION AND THE TECHNICAL PROBLEMS IT ADDRESSES This newly developed thermotherapy device addresses the problems in the current state of the technique. It aims to solve this through the following technical steps: Bidirectional Laminar Flow System: Any movable diverter valve 35 placed inside double-walled pressure chambers (plenum) on the left and right sides without being used Brushless fans are periodically controlled by a microcontroller (e.g., every 15 It works by changing direction (once a minute) (based on a push-pull principle). 2 Thanks to this aerodynamic design, the air pendulums between the honeycomb frames. By following this logic, it will not harm the incubator on both surfaces of the honeycomb. Heating is ensured to be homogeneous at the reference temperature (approximately 41.5°C). Isolated Conditioning Tunnel: 5 for heating PTC resistors and ultrasonic humidifier. not in the main processing room where the honeycombs are located, but passing through the bottom of the device. It is positioned in an insulated conditioning tunnel. With this architecture, the honeycombs The direct effect of radiation and water droplets on it are completely physical. It has been blocked. Disposable Hygiene Tray and Thermal Disinfection: Underneath the treatment room the sliding stainless steel wire grid placed and the single integrated on top of it Cleaning of propolis and spilled mite waste thanks to reusable fireproof paper. It is performed in a practical and safe manner. Furthermore, it eliminates pathogens in the inner chamber. To do this, the empty device is left at 65°C - 15°C for a specific period of time (e.g., 30 minutes). Operating at a temperature range of 70°C, it autonomously sterilizes itself using high heat. It has thermal disinfection properties. Power Infrastructure: The system is designed to operate with a 24V DC power supply. and can be powered directly from batteries or solar panels, independently of the grid. is able to work. 30 35 40 3 4. EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1: General view of the thermotherapy device, its internal architecture and design. Component cross-section details. 10 20 30 35 40 45 4 5. EXPLANATION OF REFERENCE NUMBERS The parts shown in the figures are numbered as follows: 1. Transparent insulated front cover 2. Sliding wire rack (Hygiene tray) 5 3. Reference sensor (Dummy probe) 4. Removable aluminum cassette 5. Insulated top cover 6. Control panel 7. Power socket 10 8. Water inlet record 9. External transparent level indicator 10. Subconditioning tunnel 11. PTC heating element and ultrasonic humidifier. 12. Power source (Battery) 15 25 6. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE INVENTION The thermotherapy device that is the subject of the invention provides a safe and homogeneous solution for bee frames. a series of interconnected devices to enable heating in this way It consists of. The device's power is supplied to ensure portability and ease of use in the field. power socket (7) via a power supply (12) connected to the system from outside The data is transferred from the device. The user controls all critical parameters regarding the heating process. (Temperature, processing time, fan cycles) control integrated into the device housing. It adjusts and monitors the settings in real time via the panel (6). 10 Before the process begins, the beehives that will undergo hyperthermia treatment, The main unit is carefully placed into the removable aluminum cassette (4) The process is moved to the processing room. The processing room is designed to minimize heat loss and the process transparent insulated front cover (1) and 15 for the purpose of being able to visually observe from the outside It is completely sealed with a thermally resistant insulated top cover (5). The device is needed to maintain the necessary humidity balance for incubation health. When water is detected, it is fed into the system through the water inlet fitting (8), while in the system The current liquid volume status is physically indicated by the external transparent level indicator (9) 20 It is checked. During a thermotherapy cycle, the thermal energy and relative humidity required by the system... Moisture flows downwards, structurally independently from the main processing chamber. 25 autonomously inside the isolated subconditioning tunnel (10) It is produced. The heater located inside this special tunnel (10) is a PTC resistor and ultrasonic The humidifier (11) produces heat and steam synchronously while the honeycombs and beeswax risk of thermal radiation and water dripping on it It eliminates deformation. The device features the most innovative technology that ensures homogeneous thermal distribution and automation precision. The element is a reference sensor (3). The structural thermal of beeswax and bee pupa. This special reference sensor (dummy probe) (3) simulates its resistance during the process By being positioned between the radiators, it removes not only the surface air of the environment, the actual and in-depth temperature to which the incubation mass is directly exposed is 35 It measures. This specific data obtained from the sensor is controlled by a microprocessor. a closed-loop thermal control mechanism by continuously transmitting to the panel (6). It creates. As the process progresses, Varroa destructor 40 is shed from the honeycombs due to the thermal shock effect. mites and dissolving micro propolis deposits are located at the bottom of the device. It is easily filtered and collected by means of a sliding wire grid (2). The process ends When finished, the removable aluminum cassette (4) is conveniently removed from the device, They are safely returned to the hives and cross-breeding is possible as the substrates are single-use. It is disposed of without the risk of contamination. 45

Claims

1 REQUESTS 1. For the eradication of Varroa destructor parasites in the beekeeping sector. It is a thermotherapy device that has been developed, and its feature is that it has no moving guides. 5 placed inside double-walled pressure chambers on the right and left without the use of valves Brushless fans are periodically directed via a microcontroller. It works by changing the direction of air pendulumsing through the honeycombs. a pair that achieves homogeneous heating of both surfaces by following this logic It has a directional laminar flow system.

2. A thermotherapy device according to claim 1, characterized by its PTC heating element. where the resistors and ultrasonic humidifier (11) are located Not in the processing room, but located at the bottom of the device and the honeycombs a substrate that physically prevents water droplets from falling onto it due to direct radiation. It has a conditioning tunnel (10). 15 3. According to claim 1, it is a thermotherapy device whose feature is; beehive honeycombs Unlike systems that directly measure ambient temperature, wax and measuring pupa temperature by simulating it for autonomous thermal monitoring, and this 20 has a reference sensor (3) that transmits data to the control panel (6). It is the fact that.

4. It is a thermotherapy device according to claim 1, and its characteristic feature is that it is located under the treatment chamber. placed, propolis and parasite waste safely It has a sliding wire grid (2) which allows for cleaning and the device has 25 self-sterilization by operating autonomously at high temperatures It includes thermal disinfection equipment that provides this.

5. According to claim 1, it is a thermotherapy device, and its characteristic is; the hive to be treated 30 removable panels that ensure secure integration of the honeycombs into the device. aluminum cassette (4), transparent which allows the process to be monitored from the outside insulated front cover (1), power supply (12) providing the necessary energy external socket (7) and water inlet fitting (8) supporting the humidification unit It includes a transparent level indicator (9). 35 40

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