WO2008155757A2 - Apparatus for beehive - Google Patents

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WO2008155757A2
WO2008155757A2 PCT/IL2008/000799 IL2008000799W WO2008155757A2 WO 2008155757 A2 WO2008155757 A2 WO 2008155757A2 IL 2008000799 W IL2008000799 W IL 2008000799W WO 2008155757 A2 WO2008155757 A2 WO 2008155757A2
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beehive
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Shmaya Shushan
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K55/00—Bee-smokers; Bee-keepers' accessories, e.g. veils

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  • the present invention relates to beekeeping and more particularly to an apparatus for maintaining, transporting and bee-keeping of commercial beehive.
  • the Langstroth beehive body comprises of two or more, rectangular boxes with standardized internal dimensions, mounted one top of the other.
  • the bottom box, the brood chamber (“bottom box” hereafter) is the compartment where the bee-queen lays eggs and the bees take care of the larvae.
  • the upper boxes are the storing and harvesting compartments for the honey (“upper box” hereafter).
  • the bottom box has to be very rigid, strong and heavy. It has to carry the weight of one or more storing boxes filled with honey, the weight of which may exceed 150 Kg.
  • the bottom box is placed directly on the ground, exposed to moisture and to insects in the soil and is subjected to decay and to rotting.
  • the upper boxes are placed directly on top of it, preventing access to this bottom box without breaking the rims between the boxes (using a crowbar), and removing the upper boxes. Such access is needed to handle and treat the bee-queen and the larvae.
  • the base of the bottom box is elevated up to 20 cm above the ground thus it will not be exposed to the moisture from the soil.
  • the bottom box is placed on rails assembled in a metal frame that supports the boxes above, enabling lowering the bottom box, to disconnect it from the box above it and to slide it out enabling maintenance of the bee- queen.
  • the apparatus has an upper frame that enables easy transportation and collection of the upper boxes and replacing them with new upper boxes.
  • the apparatus has optional metal overhead locking bars enabling to secure the beehive towers with one lock.
  • Apparatus to keep, operate, maintain and transport beehives in one integral and unit comprising of: a. A metal construction which comprises of horizontal rods and two vertical frames. The lower one, is elevated from the ground, and has parallel rails for sliding each pair of bottom boxes, and the upper one to support the upper boxes that can be replace for easy collection of honey. b. Two metal frames equipped with rollers, each frame to support bottom box or boxes. c. A lever attached to each side of the lower frame to enable maneuvering the bottom boxes up and down, lowering it to disconnect it from the upper boxes placing it on the sliding rails, and raising it back to its original position. d.
  • Connection hooks and replaceable connections on the upper frame to enable easy transportation of the integrated upper boxes of the Langstroth beehive towers, and to enable replacing them with new, empty upper boxes.
  • Optional metal overhead locking bars to enable locking all installed Langstroth beehive towers with one lock.
  • Fig 2 Side view of the beehive rack - closed position without beehives.
  • Fig 3 Side view of the beehive rack - closed position and illustration of 4 Langstroth beehive towers, consisting each of a lower box and only one upper box.
  • Fig 5 Side view of the beehive rack - one side in closed position, one in open position and illustration of 4 Langstroth beehive towers, lower box and only one upper box.
  • Fig 6 Side view of the beehive rack - closed position without beehives, and illustration of a truck equipped with a crane to enable easy collection of honey.
  • Fig 1 - Side view of the beehive rack which comprises of: A lower metal construction of two vertical frames in each side (100), An upper frame (200) to support the upper boxes of Langstroth beehive towers, two metal frames (100) equipped with rollers, each frame to support of bottom boxes, a lever (101) on each side of beehive rack to enable maneuvering it up and down, lowering it to disconnect it from the upper boxes (200) and to place it on the sliding rails (102), and raising it back to its original position.
  • Connection hooks (301) and replaceable connections (302) on the upper frame to enable easy transportation of the upper boxes of the Langstroth beehive towers, using a truck equipped with a crane, and replace the upper frame and install new, empty upper boxes.
  • the rack is designed so one can lift it, when empty, with a forklift (400).
  • Fig 2 - Side view of the beehive rack which comprises: A lower metal construction of two vertical frames in each side (100), An upper frame (200) to support the upper boxes of Langstroth beehive towers, two metal frames (100) equipped with rollers, each frame to support bottom boxes, a lever (101) on each pair of the bottom boxes to enable maneuvering it up and down, lowering it to disconnect it from the upper boxes (200) and to place it on the sliding rails (102), and raising it back to its original position.
  • Connection hooks (301) and replaceable connections (302) on the upper frame to enable easy transportation of the upper boxes of the Langstroth beehive towers, using a truck equipped with a crane, and replace the upper frame and install new, empty upper boxes.
  • FIG. 4 - upper view of the beehive rack - closed position which comprises of : A lower metal construction of two vertical frames in each side , An upper frame to support the upper boxes of Langstroth beehive towers, two metal frames, a lever (101) on each pair of the bottom boxes to enable maneuvering it up and down, lowering it to disconnect it from the upper boxes and to place it on the sliding rails (102), and raising it back to its original position and connection hooks (301) and replaceable connections (302) on the upper frame to enable easy transportation of the upper boxes of the Langstroth beehive towers, using a truck equipped with a crane, and to enable to replace the upper frame and install new, empty upper boxes.
  • Fig 5 Side view of the beehive rack - one side in closed position, one in open position and illustration of 4 Langstroth beehive towers, lower box and only one upper box which comprises of : A lower metal construction of two vertical frames in each side (100), An upper frame (200) to support the upper boxes of Langstroth beehive towers, two metal frames (100) equipped with rollers, each frame to support a pair of bottom boxes, a lever (101) on each pair of the bottom boxes to enable maneuvering it up and down, lowering it to disconnect it from the upper boxes (200) and to place it on the sliding rails (102), and raising it back to its original position.
  • Connection hooks (301) and replaceable connections (302) on the upper frame to • enable easy transportation of the upper boxes of the Langstroth beehive towers, using a truck equipped with a crane, and to enable to replace the upper frame and install new, empty upper boxes.
  • Fig 6 - Side view of the beehive rack - illustrate a truck equipped with a that is connected to connection hooks (301) and replaceable connections (302) on the upper frame to enable easy transportation of the upper boxes of the Langstroth beehive towers, using a truck equipped with a crane, and to enable to replace the upper frame and install new, empty upper boxes.
  • a preferred embodiment of invention is that the bee-keeper can install and access bottom box of the beehive tower separately.
  • the bottom boxes are inserted into the lower rig which is pulled down and out using lever (101).
  • the bee-keeper can install the bottom boxes, the brood chambers, on the designated rig (100).
  • the bee-keeper can install the upper boxes, where the storing and harvesting compartments for the honey are, on the designated rig (200),
  • a preferred embodiment of the invention is that the bee-keeper can install up to three harvesting boxes. After all boxes are in place (Fig 5), the bee-keeper can put 8-10 frames made of wood or plastic per box (bottom or upper) . After all boxes are in place (Fig 3) the beekeeper covers the boxes with a lead.
  • a preferred embodiment of the invention is that the bee-keeper can lock the beehives with metal overhead locking bars over the upper boxes leads connected to each side of beehive tower (301) and a special rig placed in the center (302) -with one lock.
  • a preferred embodiment of invention is that the. bee-keeper use a track equipped with a crane to replace the upper boxes so he can harvest the honey while the bee colony has new upper boxes, using connection hooks (301) and replaceable connections (302) on the upper frame.
  • a preferred embodiment of invention is that the bee-keeper can maintain the bee-queen and the brood chamber by pulling down and out the bottom box ⁇ using lever (101 in Fig 3 to Fig 5).

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Abstract

The present invention relates to beekeeping and more particularly to an apparatus for maintaining, transporting and bee-keeping of commercial beehive comprising of: 1. A metal construction which comprises of two vertical frames supporting beehive towers, lower one, is elevated from ground and can be slid open. 2. A lever to enable maneuvering lower frame to disconnect from upper boxes and to place it on sliding rails, and raising it back to its original position. 3. Connection hooks and replaceable connections on the upper frame to enable easy transportation of the upper boxes.

Description

Apparatus for beehive
Cross-Reference to Related Applications
This application claims priority to Israel Application No. 184011 filed 18th June, 2007, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to beekeeping and more particularly to an apparatus for maintaining, transporting and bee-keeping of commercial beehive.
Background
Prior to 1845, bees were mostly hived in conical straw baskets or hollowed out logs that approximated the natural dwellings of bees. In 1852 Rev. L. L. Langstroth published a patent (US 9300) describing the use and the dimensions of the modern beehive as used today.
The Langstroth beehive body comprises of two or more, rectangular boxes with standardized internal dimensions, mounted one top of the other. The bottom box, the brood chamber ("bottom box" hereafter), is the compartment where the bee-queen lays eggs and the bees take care of the larvae. The upper boxes are the storing and harvesting compartments for the honey ("upper box" hereafter). The bottom box has to be very rigid, strong and heavy. It has to carry the weight of one or more storing boxes filled with honey, the weight of which may exceed 150 Kg.
In the existing commercial installations of a Langstroth beehive, the bottom box is placed directly on the ground, exposed to moisture and to insects in the soil and is subjected to decay and to rotting. The upper boxes are placed directly on top of it, preventing access to this bottom box without breaking the rims between the boxes (using a crowbar), and removing the upper boxes. Such access is needed to handle and treat the bee-queen and the larvae.
In US Patent No. 5,993,288 (E. Shmuelli, Nov. 30, 1999) there is a beehive support structure that has telescopic support to the bottom box (in the Patent it referred to as lower "nest" floor) so it can be slid out. The present invention elevates the bottom box from the ground, thus keeping it and preserves it from decay and rotting. The present invention also has a unique lever which enables the beekeeper, to manually lower and disconnect the bottom box from the upper boxes of the beehive and to slide it open. This is performed manually, by pushing the lever down thus breaking the rims between the boxes so there is no need to use crowbar.
According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the base of the bottom box is elevated up to 20 cm above the ground thus it will not be exposed to the moisture from the soil.
According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the bottom box is placed on rails assembled in a metal frame that supports the boxes above, enabling lowering the bottom box, to disconnect it from the box above it and to slide it out enabling maintenance of the bee- queen.
According to a preferred embodiment of the invention the apparatus has an upper frame that enables easy transportation and collection of the upper boxes and replacing them with new upper boxes.
According to a preferred embodiment of the invention the apparatus has optional metal overhead locking bars enabling to secure the beehive towers with one lock. Summary of the Invention
Apparatus to keep, operate, maintain and transport beehives in one integral and unit comprising of: a. A metal construction which comprises of horizontal rods and two vertical frames. The lower one, is elevated from the ground, and has parallel rails for sliding each pair of bottom boxes, and the upper one to support the upper boxes that can be replace for easy collection of honey. b. Two metal frames equipped with rollers, each frame to support bottom box or boxes. c. A lever attached to each side of the lower frame to enable maneuvering the bottom boxes up and down, lowering it to disconnect it from the upper boxes placing it on the sliding rails, and raising it back to its original position. d. Connection hooks and replaceable connections on the upper frame to enable easy transportation of the integrated upper boxes of the Langstroth beehive towers, and to enable replacing them with new, empty upper boxes. e. Optional metal overhead locking bars to enable locking all installed Langstroth beehive towers with one lock.
Brief Description of the Drawing
Fig 1 - Side view of the beehive rack - closed position without beehives.
Fig 2 - Side view of the beehive rack - closed position without beehives. Fig 3 - Side view of the beehive rack - closed position and illustration of 4 Langstroth beehive towers, consisting each of a lower box and only one upper box.
Fig 4 - Upper view of the beehive rack - closed position no beehive.
Fig 5 - Side view of the beehive rack - one side in closed position, one in open position and illustration of 4 Langstroth beehive towers, lower box and only one upper box.
Fig 6 - Side view of the beehive rack - closed position without beehives, and illustration of a truck equipped with a crane to enable easy collection of honey.
Detailed Description of the Drawing
Fig 1 - Side view of the beehive rack which comprises of: A lower metal construction of two vertical frames in each side (100), An upper frame (200) to support the upper boxes of Langstroth beehive towers, two metal frames (100) equipped with rollers, each frame to support of bottom boxes, a lever (101) on each side of beehive rack to enable maneuvering it up and down, lowering it to disconnect it from the upper boxes (200) and to place it on the sliding rails (102), and raising it back to its original position. Connection hooks (301) and replaceable connections (302) on the upper frame to enable easy transportation of the upper boxes of the Langstroth beehive towers, using a truck equipped with a crane, and replace the upper frame and install new, empty upper boxes. The rack is designed so one can lift it, when empty, with a forklift (400).
Fig 2 - Side view of the beehive rack which comprises: A lower metal construction of two vertical frames in each side (100), An upper frame (200) to support the upper boxes of Langstroth beehive towers, two metal frames (100) equipped with rollers, each frame to support bottom boxes, a lever (101) on each pair of the bottom boxes to enable maneuvering it up and down, lowering it to disconnect it from the upper boxes (200) and to place it on the sliding rails (102), and raising it back to its original position. Connection hooks (301) and replaceable connections (302) on the upper frame to enable easy transportation of the upper boxes of the Langstroth beehive towers, using a truck equipped with a crane, and replace the upper frame and install new, empty upper boxes.
- Side view of the beehive rack - closed position and illustration of 4 Langstroth beehive towers, lower box and only one upper box comprises of : A lower metal construction of two vertical frames in each side, An upper frame to support the upper boxes of Langstroth beehive towers, two metal frames equipped with rollers, each frame to support of bottom boxes, a lever (101) on each side of rack to enable maneuvering it up and down, lowering it to disconnect it from the upper boxes and to place it on the sliding rails, and raising it back to its original position. Connection hooks (301) and replaceable connections on the upper frame to enable easy transportation of the upper boxes of the Langstroth beehive towers, using a truck equipped with a crane, and replace the upper frame and install new, empty upper boxes.
4 - upper view of the beehive rack - closed position which comprises of : A lower metal construction of two vertical frames in each side , An upper frame to support the upper boxes of Langstroth beehive towers, two metal frames, a lever (101) on each pair of the bottom boxes to enable maneuvering it up and down, lowering it to disconnect it from the upper boxes and to place it on the sliding rails (102), and raising it back to its original position and connection hooks (301) and replaceable connections (302) on the upper frame to enable easy transportation of the upper boxes of the Langstroth beehive towers, using a truck equipped with a crane, and to enable to replace the upper frame and install new, empty upper boxes.
Fig 5 - Side view of the beehive rack - one side in closed position, one in open position and illustration of 4 Langstroth beehive towers, lower box and only one upper box which comprises of : A lower metal construction of two vertical frames in each side (100), An upper frame (200) to support the upper boxes of Langstroth beehive towers, two metal frames (100) equipped with rollers, each frame to support a pair of bottom boxes, a lever (101) on each pair of the bottom boxes to enable maneuvering it up and down, lowering it to disconnect it from the upper boxes (200) and to place it on the sliding rails (102), and raising it back to its original position. Connection hooks (301) and replaceable connections (302) on the upper frame to • enable easy transportation of the upper boxes of the Langstroth beehive towers, using a truck equipped with a crane, and to enable to replace the upper frame and install new, empty upper boxes.
Fig 6 - Side view of the beehive rack - illustrate a truck equipped with a that is connected to connection hooks (301) and replaceable connections (302) on the upper frame to enable easy transportation of the upper boxes of the Langstroth beehive towers, using a truck equipped with a crane, and to enable to replace the upper frame and install new, empty upper boxes.
Detail of a preferred embodiment of invention
A preferred embodiment of invention is that the bee-keeper can install and access bottom box of the beehive tower separately. The bottom boxes are inserted into the lower rig which is pulled down and out using lever (101). When lower rig is out, the bee-keeper can install the bottom boxes, the brood chambers, on the designated rig (100). After bottom boxes are in place, the bee-keeper can install the upper boxes, where the storing and harvesting compartments for the honey are, on the designated rig (200),
A preferred embodiment of the invention is that the bee-keeper can install up to three harvesting boxes. After all boxes are in place (Fig 5), the bee-keeper can put 8-10 frames made of wood or plastic per box (bottom or upper) . After all boxes are in place (Fig 3) the beekeeper covers the boxes with a lead.
A preferred embodiment of the invention is that the bee-keeper can lock the beehives with metal overhead locking bars over the upper boxes leads connected to each side of beehive tower (301) and a special rig placed in the center (302) -with one lock.
A preferred embodiment of invention is that the. bee-keeper use a track equipped with a crane to replace the upper boxes so he can harvest the honey while the bee colony has new upper boxes, using connection hooks (301) and replaceable connections (302) on the upper frame.
A preferred embodiment of invention is that the bee-keeper can maintain the bee-queen and the brood chamber by pulling down and out the bottom box} using lever (101 in Fig 3 to Fig 5).

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1. Apparatus to keep, operate, maintain and transport beehives in one integral secure and mobile unit comprising of : a. a metal construction which comprises of two vertical frames supporting beehive towers, lower one , is elevated from ground and can be slid open. b. a lever to enable maneuvering lower frame to disconnect from upper boxes and to place it on sliding rails, and raising it back to its original position. c. connection hooks and replaceable connections on the upper frame to enable easy transportation of the upper boxes. d. The apparatus in claim 1, comprising of metal locking bars, on top of the beehives, to lock installed beehive towers with one lock.
2. The apparatus in claim 1, where bottom box floor is elevated from the ground to keep and preserve from decay and rotting.
3. The apparatus in claim 1, comprising mechanism to manipulate and slide the bottom box, enabling access to the brood chamber without removing the upper boxes.
4. The apparatus in claim 1, comprising connection hooks and replaceable connections on the upper frame to enable easy transportation of the upper boxes.
5. The apparatus in claim 1 to support two commercial Langstroth beehive towers, one on each side
6. The apparatus in claim 1 to support four commercial Langstroth beehive towers, two on each side.
7. The apparatuses in claims 6-7 to support any number of commercial Langstroth beehive towers.
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