EP4704562A1

EP4704562A1 - Beeswax frame washing machine

Info

Publication number: EP4704562A1
Application number: EP25705020.3A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Mehmet Vahdettin KÜÇÜKBENLI
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2024-02-15
Filing date: 2025-01-08
Publication date: 2026-03-11
Also published as: WO2025174339A1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a beeswax frame washing machine that can be used to ensure that the frames, the honey of which has been drained, can be reused by separating the remaining beeswax on them and to make the frames hygienic, comprising a main chamber (1) filled with water with an opening at the front and a flow ramp surrounding the opening, an auxiliary chamber (2) positioned in a way that coincides with the flow ramp at the front of the main chamber (1), a beeswax collection basket (3) that is placed inside the auxiliary chamber (2) and has a sieve structure, a water pump (4) that transfers water from the auxiliary chamber (2) to the main chamber (1) in a way that the water level in the main chamber (1) and auxiliary chamber (2) is maintained, a heat-resistant hose (5) that transmits the water pumped by the water pump (4), at least 2 resistances (6) positioned on both sides of the main chamber (1) that ensure that the water in the system remains at high temperatures, a main chamber tap (7) that allows the main chamber (1) to be emptied, and an auxiliary chamber tap (8) that allows the auxiliary chamber (2) to be emptied.

Description

DESCRIPTION

BEESWAX FRAME WASHING MACHINE

Technological Field

The present invention relates to a beeswax frame washing machine that can be used to ensure that the frames, the honey of which has been drained, can be reused by separating the remaining beeswax on them and to make the frames hygienic.

State of the Art

Today, beekeeping is becoming widespread and developing. Beekeeping is a profession that provides agricultural income by feeding and caring for honey bee colonies and obtaining bee products. The main target in beekeeping is honey production. In addition, bee products such as beeswax, pollen, royal jelly, bee venom and propolis can also be obtained through beekeeping. Beeswax can help lower cholesterol levels, prevent infections and protect the stomach from ulcers caused by non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs. Beeswax is abundantly found in honey-drained frames and is obtained by scraping these frames.

In the utility model application numbered CN213427786U “Beeswax Scraping Device Suitable for Beekeeping” is described. The invention describes a beeswax scraping device suitable for beekeeping. This device comprises a base, the upper part of the base is fixedly connected by two fixing plates and the two fixing plates are arranged symmetrically around the central axis of the base. A bee board needing to be scraped is placed in the bee bin, the second motor drives the two driving wheels to rotate in the same mode through the connecting belt, the two threaded rods are driven to rotate through the second bearings while rotating, the lantern rings on the outer walls are driven to move reversely, four corners of the bee board are further stably fixed, and the bee board is convenient to scrape. The beeswax shovel is fixedly connected with the movable rod through the second lead screw, the accurate position of the beeswax shovel is adjusted according to the position of beeswax, the first motor drives the wire winding wheel to rotate through the first bearing, so that the control wire is tightened, the movable cylinder is driven to slide through the first sliding groove, and the beeswax shovel is further driven to scrape the beeswax.

The utility model application CN217089166U discloses a “Beeswax Scraping Device for Beekeeping”. The invention discloses a beeswax scraping device for bee breeding. A sliding groove is formed in the surface of the mounting plate, a first connecting plate is slidably mounted on the inner wall of the sliding groove, a sliding plate is fixedly mounted at one end of the first connecting plate, a first inclined plate is in threaded connection with the inner wall of the sliding plate, and a plurality of rollers are rotationally connected to the two ends of the sliding plate. A plurality of groups of rollers are mounted on the sliding plate, so that the sliding plate can be prevented from being in direct contact with the mounting plate when the sliding plate moves, the friction force generated when the sliding plate moves is reduced, and the effect of reducing the manual physical strength consumed when a worker moves the sliding plate to scrape honey is achieved.

The above discloses various designs of beeswax scraping devices. Scraping off beeswax is a laborious task and wastes time. In addition, the frames cannot be completely scraped and the beeswax is wasted. Cleaning the frames by scraping them also brings with it various hygienic problems. A disease found in the previous colony can also be transmitted to the next colonies. This negatively affects the quality of both the honey and the derived materials.

As a result, a new technology that can overcome the disadvantages mentioned above is needed.

Brief Description of the Invention

This invention is a beeswax frame washing machine that can overcome the disadvantages mentioned above, wherein it has a main chamber and an auxiliary chamber, maintains the water level, has a basket in a sieve structure, completely separates the beeswax from the frame, sterilizes the frame, saves time because it is easy to use, and has a low cost.

The invention comprises a main chamber and an auxiliary chamber. There is a certain amount of water in these chambers and the water level in both chambers is constantly maintained. This process is carried out by means of a water pump and a hose. By means of the specially designed flow ramp of the main chamber, the beeswax mixed with water while the frame is being cleaned is transferred to the auxiliary chamber. The beeswax is separated from the water by means of the basket in the auxiliary chamber. In this way, almost all of the beeswax is separated and gained. By means of the hot water, the beeswax is easily separated and the disease etc. remaining on the frame are killed. Hygiene is provided since the frame is completely cleaned. It is simple to use.

It is easy to install by means of the easy fixing of the parts forming the invention to each other, and the costs are low due to the short assembly time. In addition, the invention has a solid structure.

Description of Drawings

The invention will be described with reference to the accompanying figures so that the features of the invention will be more clearly understood and appreciated, but it is not intended to limit the invention to these particular embodiments. On the contrary, it is intended to cover all alternatives, modifications and equivalents that may be included within the scope of the invention as defined by the accompanying claims. It should be understood that the details shown are for the sole purpose of illustrating preferred embodiments of the present invention and are intended to provide the most useful and easily understandable description of both the embodiment of the methods and the rules and conceptual features of the invention. In these drawings;

Figure 1 is the perspective view of the system.

Figure 2 is the sectional view of the system. Figure 3 is the perspective view of the system.

The figures that will help understand this invention are numbered as indicated in the attached picture and are given below with their names.

Reference Numbers

1. Main Chamber

2. Auxiliary Chamber

3. Beeswax Collection Basket

4. Water Pump

5. Hose

6. Resistance

7. Main Chamber Tap

8. Auxiliary Chamber Tap

Description of the Invention

The invention comprises a main chamber (1) filled with water with an opening at the front and a flow ramp surrounding the opening, an auxiliary chamber (2) positioned in a way that coincides with the flow ramp at the front of the main chamber (1), a beeswax collection basket (3) that is placed inside the auxiliary chamber (2) and has a sieve structure, a water pump (4) that transfers water from the auxiliary chamber (2) to the main chamber (1) in a way that the water level in the main chamber (1) and auxiliary chamber (2) is maintained, a heat-resistant hose (5) that transmits the water pumped by the water pump (4), at least 2 resistances (6) positioned on both sides of the main chamber (1) that ensure that the water in the system remains at high temperatures, a main chamber tap (7) that allows the main chamber (1) to be emptied, and an auxiliary chamber tap (8) that allows the auxiliary chamber (2) to be emptied. The invention comprises an auxiliary chamber (2) into which water flows together with the beeswax through the flow ramp while the drained frame is immersed in and out of the main chamber (1).

Detailed Description of the Invention

The parts that make up the invention are basically the main chamber (1), auxiliary chamber (2), beeswax collection basket (3), water pump (4), hose (5), resistance (6), main chamber tap (7) and auxiliary chamber tap (8).

There is a main chamber (1) containing water. There is an opening at the front of the main chamber (1) and a flow ramp surrounding this opening. An auxiliary chamber (2) is placed at the front of the main chamber (1) in a way that coincides with the flow ramp. As the drained frame is immersed in and out of the water in the main chamber (1), the water in the main chamber (1) and the beeswax separated from the frame are poured into the auxiliary chamber (2). There is a beeswax collection basket (3) placed inside the auxiliary chamber (2). The beeswax collection basket (3) has a sieve structure. In this way, the beeswax poured into the auxiliary chamber (2) and the water are separated from each other. There is a water pump (4) that transfers the water poured into the auxiliary chamber (2) back to the main chamber (1). A heat-resistant hose (5) is connected to the water pump (4). At least 2 resistors (6) that keep the water circulating in the system at a high temperature are positioned on the side of the main chamber (1). There is a main chamber tap (7) that allows the main chamber (1) to be emptied. There is an auxiliary chamber tap (8) that allows the auxiliary chamber (2) to be emptied.

Claims

1. A beeswax frame washing machine comprising

— a main chamber (1) filled with water with an opening at the front and a flow ramp surrounding the opening,

— an auxiliary chamber (2) positioned in a way that coincides with the flow ramp at the front of the main chamber (1),

— a beeswax collection basket (3) that is placed inside the auxiliary chamber (2) and has a sieve structure,

— a water pump (4) that transfers water from the auxiliary chamber (2) to the main chamber (1) in a way that the water level in the main chamber (1) and auxiliary chamber (2) is maintained,

— a heat-resistant hose (5) that transmits the water pumped by the water pump (4),

— at least 2 resistances (6) positioned on both sides of the main chamber (1) that ensure the water in the system remains at high temperatures,

— a main chamber tap (7) that allows the main chamber (1) to be emptied, and

— an auxiliary chamber tap (8) that allows the auxiliary chamber (2) to be emptied.

2. A beeswax frame washing machine according to Claim 1, comprising an auxiliary chamber (2) into which water flows together with the beeswax through the flow ramp while the drained frame is immersed in and out of the main chamber (1).