WO2022092998A1 - Distributeur d'eau sanitaire pour abeilles - Google Patents

Distributeur d'eau sanitaire pour abeilles Download PDF

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WO2022092998A1
WO2022092998A1 PCT/ME2021/050001 ME2021050001W WO2022092998A1 WO 2022092998 A1 WO2022092998 A1 WO 2022092998A1 ME 2021050001 W ME2021050001 W ME 2021050001W WO 2022092998 A1 WO2022092998 A1 WO 2022092998A1
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  • This invention is related to the area of agriculture, specifically beekeeping.
  • the primary purpose of this invention is to provide bees with sanitary safe, i.e. potable water.
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  • this invention may be classified as:
  • bees In order to ensure their proper development, long life-time and survival, bees must be provided with a continuous water supply and enough sanitary clean water.
  • bee-keepers resort to using different types of water dispensers because water is essential for bees, especially during periods when air temperature is high. Bees also need water for cooling and moisturising beehives, as well as for dilution of honey which is used for nourishment of larvae. Different types of design have been recognised to be used in practice.
  • vacuum water dispensers which are primarily used for supplying other animals with water have been adapted in their form so as that they can be used by bees.
  • Improvised dishes are also used with this purpose, whereby the amount of water that is supplied through them is regulated via a dispenser, a valve equipped with a small ball or a float ball (the flush system).
  • the area to which bees land is covered with a sponge, styrofoam, cloth, moss or sand so as to prevent the bees from drowning.
  • One of the solutions that is also applied in practice involves a barrel filled with water, out of which, the water drips drop by drop through a valve, whereby the water is dispensed onto a slanting board or some other surface which is adapted for water supply of bees.
  • the board may have slanting indentations or strips so as to ensure containment of water for as long as possible, as well as so that the highest possible degree of moisture is provided on surfaces onto which the bees land.
  • Another device which is used in practice is a vacuum professional water dispenser, which consists of an 18-litre bottle and a round foundation, whereby this dispense is placed onto the abovementioned foundation upside down.
  • the foundation must be levelled, and it is equipped with a channel which is filled with water up to a certain level, whereby water is dispensed from the bottle. After all the dispensed water is used, water is dispensed from the bottle again and it runs into the channel, whereby it approximately reaches the water level that it had reached previously.
  • One of the advantages of this device is that it does not include complex mechanical parts, while the matter related to the sanitary conditions of water is well solved since bees take water from a narrow channel.
  • Sanitary water dispenser with water in the beehive should be installed at the very beginning of development of the community in spring, up to the last point when bees leave the beehives before winter.
  • the bees must get used to having a constant water supply source near the beehive. If that source dries at a certain point, it is highly unlikely that the bees return to the same place since they are forced to find another source of water, which provides water of unverified quality, whereby the bees get used to the new source right away.
  • the need for water supply is not low, especially in spring when queen bees execrate high quantities of royal jelly which is used for nutrition of several broods.
  • the patented documentation contains several published documents which may also be deemed relevant in the context of the solution which is going to be described in this proposal.
  • the patent application CN210352965U which was officially published on 21 st April 2020, presents a trough for bees, which consists of a narrow trough and a floating platform. Food or water is poured into the trough up to a certain level, whereby food or water is covered by a floating platform. Bees stand on the floating platform, whereby they take water through narrow openings on the platform, i.e. food, fresh or regular water. Width of the openings prevents the bees from drowning.
  • a disadvantage of this invention is that a bee-keeper must tend to this type of feeder/drinking trough at all times, while a small number of bees may be served simultaneously.
  • the patent proposal RU2663053C1 which was officially published on 1 st August 2018, presents a device for providing water supply to bees.
  • This device consists of shelves which are installed on a stand. An opening is located in the upper shelf, whereby a water container is placed on it upside down. The container opening is connected to the collection chamber of the bypass mechanism, which is fixed under the upper shelf.
  • a pipe for air suction is connected to the bypass mechanism, as well as a valve which is equipped with a spring.
  • a chamber equipped with a fixed and detachable pipe, as well as faucet for regulation of flow rate, is installed under the valve.
  • a battery which is equipped with a funnel which is connected to three sections is installed on the bottom shelf.
  • the battery is connected to the valve via a valve follower and a floating chamber, which are inter-connected with a bar.
  • This invention operates in the way that the valve opens due to the weight of the valve follower, the bar and the float, and then the water from the container gravitationally runs from the chamber through the control valve and the supply pipe and into the collection funnel. Water from the funnel runs into the central overflow channel, out of where it runs into the first cup.
  • the floating panel rises.
  • the water level in the cup reaches the overflow channel, the water starts running into its central overflow channel and the procedure repeats.
  • the water rises the float, thus moving the bar and the valve follower, which then close the valve and the water stops running.
  • the water level decreases, and the valve follower opens the valve again and the liquid runs out of the container.
  • the main disadvantage of this invention is the possible pollution of water which may occur due to the large surface which is used by bees for taking water.
  • a common disadvantage of the abovementioned water dispensers is poor water hygiene. Apart from poor hygiene, some water dispensers which are equipped with dispenser controllers, valves or floats used for water regulation, are characterised by the possibility of getting faulty or getting clogged. Another disadvantage of certain water dispensers is also recognised in constant loss of water, regardless of consumption, as well as in the fact that water which is poured in the containers warms up.
  • Sanitary water dispenser for bees represents an innovation in regard to solving the issue of safe water supply of bees with sanitary safe water.
  • the essence of this invention lies in the fact that a high number of bees can be supplied with sanitary water at such dispenser simultaneously, all while ensuring that the bees get as little as possible contact with water, thus preventing them from polluting the water.
  • this solution prevents spreading of diseases and drowning of bees.
  • Structure of the water dispenser also provides condition for it to be used on rugged terrain, as well as on wet terrain, due to which the water dispenser may tilt.
  • the water dispenser may be supplied with water from a closed reservoir, water supply system, in a purified form, as well as from a source of running water. Additionally, there may be combined sources of water supply for the water dispenser, both from a reservoir and a water supply system, when the water is purified from chlorine. Moreover, so as that a higher number of bees may be supplied with water, the water dispensers may be interconnected via pipes of hoses.
  • This water dispenser consists of a subassembly of the housing and a subassembly of the floating platform.
  • the bottom of the housing which has the shape of a trough, is connected to the platform via hoses, whereby one end of the hose is connected to the outlets of both troughs, while the other end of the hose is connected to the pipes which are firmly and hermetically connected to the bottom of the housing.
  • the platform also has a sliding connecting mechanism which connects it to the housing via a pipe which goes through the opening made in the cross section of the axis of the platform structure. The pipe is overlined with a protector which protects the sanitary clean water which is deposited in the housing.
  • the water dispenser may function, at times when it is supplied with water from a reservoir, it is necessary to ensure that the reservoir is located at location which is higher than the location of the water dispenser to the extent that the hose which is used for water supply is in constant decline toward the water dispenser, while it should be ensured that the hose is tightened. Water runs out of the reservoir gravitationally and through the force of atmospheric pressure. Additionally, a stopper must be placed onto the valve girders.
  • the water dispenser In the case when the water dispenser is supplied with water from running water sources, it must be placed below the level where the housing is supplied with water, which occurs via a regulation valve. Stoppers must be placed onto the valve girder.
  • the stoppers shall be removed from the valve girder, while the valves are to be connected to the water supply system via the purifier.
  • Water dispenser in the troughs is supplied with water via the system of communicating vessels, while the connection is made via a hose, whereby the connecting point is between the bottom of the housing and the trough.
  • the platform “swims" in the housing, whereby it simultaneously carries the troughs, thus the troughs a are always maintained at horizontal position, regardless of the position of the housing.
  • Combs are placed into the troughs, while a mesh wall is installed into the bypass trough, thus bees can get water from the both sides of the mesh wall.
  • Image 1 - shows cross-section A-A from image 3 when the water dispenser is placed on flat terrain
  • Image 2 - shows cross-section A-A from image 3 when the housing of the water dispenser is tilted
  • Image 3 - shows a bird's eye perspective onto the water dispenser, without the protector
  • Image 4 - shows the detail "A" from the image 1;
  • Image 5 - shows a bottom view of the bottom of the housing, including the drilled openings
  • Image 6 - shows a bottom view of the fitted bottom of the housing
  • Image 7 - shows the interconnected water dispensers, which are connected to the reservoir in axonometry
  • Image 8 - shows the comb in axonometry
  • Image 9 - shows the detail "B" from the image 1.
  • the Sanitary water dispenser 1 for bees consists of the subassembly of the housing 3 and the subassembly of the floating platform 2.
  • the housing 3 and the platform 2 are interconnected with hoses 8, in the way that one end of the hose 8 is connected to the outlets 2.1.2, 2.2.3. of the trough 2.1, 2.2, while the other end of the hose 8 is connected to the pipes 3.11, whereby this ensures its sturdy and hermetical connection to the bottom 3.1.
  • the platform 2 is also equipped with a sliding connecting mechanism which connects it to the housing 3 via the pipe 3.4, which runs through the opening 2.6 which is made in the cross-section of the axis of the body 2.20 on the platform 2.
  • the protector 9 is connected via a sliding method over the pipe 3.4, whereby the protector protects the sanitary clean water, which is placed in the housing 3, from the external impurities.
  • Structure of the housing 3 is such that it enables water supply of the water dispenser 1 from the water supply system, from a purified water source, rivers or creeks, under the condition that this running water is sanitary or that the water gets purified, while it also enables water supply from the reservoir 4 out of which the water dispenser 1 is supplied with sanitary clean water through hose 6 and valve 5.
  • the water from the water supply system may be purified by the means of active coal.
  • the water dispenser 1 may be supplied with water through a combined supplied system which includes water from the water supply system, after it has been purified, and water from the reservoir 4.
  • the housing 3 is made from polypropylene or stainless sheet-metal which has the thickness of at least 2 mm and has the shape of a trough.
  • the bottom 3.1 of the housing 3 has a square shape, although it can be made in the shape of a rectangle or a circle.
  • the bottom 3.1 is solid and hermetically connected to the side areas 3.2 of the trough.
  • Peculiarity of the housing 3 lies in the fact that the side areas 3.2 are made in the shape of an isosceles trapezoid, in case when the bottom 3.1 is made in the shape of a parallelogram with 90° angles in angular points.
  • the side areas are built in the shape of the lateral surface of a truncated cone.
  • Surface 3.2 in the shape of isosceles trapezoid, are interconnected with nonparallel sides of the trapezoid, while they are connected to the bottom 3.1 through the longer trapezoid base. In this way, the surface 3.2 creates a sharp angle 0 with the bottom 3.1, while the open area of the trough, which is placed opposite the bottom 3.1, is smaller than the surface of the bottom 3.1. Angle 0 is less than 90°, and, under most favourable conditions, this is an 85° angle. Interconnections between the surfaces 3.2 and connections between the surface 3.2 and the bottom 3.1 are solid and impermeable.
  • One side of the bottom 3.1 has another connection, apart from the connection between the bottom 3.1 and angular point of the bottom 3.1, which is comprised of a connection between one end of legs 3.3, which form a sturdy connection with it and which provide the option of height adjustability.
  • Bearing panels 3.5 are firmly connected to the other end of the legs 3.3, which is done so that the housing 3 would not sink too much into the ground on loose or wet terrain or on terrain which may become wet earlier than usual due to rain.
  • Opening 3.1.1. in the shape of a circle is made in the cross section of the axis of the bottom 3.1, which also situates a firmly and hermetically connected entry point of the outlet valve 3.7, whereby this valve is placed on the side of the bottom 3.1 which is equipped with legs 3.3, and it is used for regulation of drainage of excess water from the housing 3.
  • the outlet of the outlet valve 3.7 is connected to the section used for drainage of excess water via the hose 3.7'.
  • each side of the bottom 3.1 axis is equipped with two openings 3.1.3 each, through which run the pipes 3.11, which are used for connecting the housing 3 and the troughs 2.1, 2.2.
  • Pipes 3.11 are firmly and hermetically connected to the bottom 3.1.
  • Pipes 3.11 which are located on the side of the bottom 3.1 which is equipped with legs 3.3, protrude the bottom 3.1 at least 10 mm so that it would be possible to connect the hoses 8 to the pipes 3.11, whereby these hoses are used for connecting the housing 3 with the trough 2.1, 2.2.
  • the pipes 3.11 protrude the bottom 3.1 at most 2 mm, so as to prevent the potential impurities which settle at the bottom 3.1 of the housing 3 from clogging the hoses 8 which are used for supplying the troughs 2.1, 2.2 with sanitary clean water.
  • Troughs 2.1, 2.2 are hermetically and elastically connected to the housing 3 via hoses 8.
  • Horizontal axis of the bottom 3.1 is equipped with openings 3.1.4. along both sides of the vertical axis of the bottom 3.1, whereby these openings which are made in the bottom 3.1 have a rectangle shape.
  • the width of the openings 3.1.4, along the vertical axis, must be higher than the diameter of the valve 3.6 so as to ensure that the valves 3.6 can be screwed into the legs 3.8.
  • the length of the openings 3.1.4, along the horizontal axis, is shorter than the length of the legs 3.8 of the valve 3.6, which is sufficient for moving the lever 3.6.1.
  • Legs 3.8 are firmly and hermetically connected to the bottom of the housing 3.1, whereby they are installed on the side which is equipped with adjustable legs 3.3 in horizontal axis, in the way that one leg 3.8 is installed along one side of the vertical axis of the bottom 3.1, while the other is installed on the other side of the vertical axis of the bottom 3.1.
  • the legs 3.8 have a square shape, while the other two longer sides of the legs, which are mutually parallel, are installed at a 90° and have the shape of a triangle.
  • the opening 3.8.1. is drilled in the longitudinal axis of the legs 3.8, whereby a winding 3.8.3. is made in the opening. Entrance 3.8.2 of the opening 3.8.1.
  • a standard valve for pig waterer may, for instance, be used as the valve 3.6.
  • This valve is produced by "Metal Pan” and has the mark 02005. Its axis is equipped with the valve bearing on one side, while the other side of the valve extends into the bar 3.6.1. on the other side.
  • the side of the legs 3.8 which is installed at an angle a, shall be leaned against the bottom 3.1. during its installation onto the housing 3 (on the side where legs 3.3 are placed), whereby these legs shall be leaned against the bottom 3.1. over the opening 3.1.4. in the way that the opening 3.1.4. is covered with the legs 3.8.
  • Pipe 3.10 On the other side of the bottom 3.1, in cross section of the bottom 3.1 axis, there are two pipes, 3.4 and 3.10 which are installed concentrically, hermetically and under 90° angle to the bottom 3.1.
  • Pipe 3.10 has smaller radius and height than the pipe 3.4, and it is firmly and hermetically connected to the bottom 3.1. Height of the pipe 3.10, in case when the water dispenser is supplied with running water, is used as the water level limiter in the housing 3. Water cannot be discharged from the valve 3.7 past this border, which is done so as to ensure that a sufficient amount of water that shall be used for water supply of the trough 2.1, 2.2 is left in the housing.
  • the pipe 3.4 in its outside diameter, is additionally reinforced with the board 3.4.1 which is firmly attached to the bottom 3.1 and the pipe 3.4.
  • the axis 3.4.2 is placed transversely, through the pipe 3.4, whereby it represents the limiter for the pipe 7 which is inserted into the pipe 3.4.
  • axis 3.4.2 determines the predefined level of water which should be contained in the housing 3, in case when the water dispenser is supplied with water from a reservoir 4.
  • the sides of the pipe 3.4 are cut longitudinally (height) by two slits 3.4.3 along each side, which are made under the 90° in relation to each other, while they are used for delivering sanitary clean water from the reservoir 4 into the housing 3, as well as for distributing water to the pipe 3.10 and valve 3.7.
  • Height hl is higher than height h so as to ensure that water may flow out of the reservoir 4 into the housing 3 uninterruptedly.
  • Body 2.20 of the floating platform 2 is built out of propylene or cork which has great characteristics which are required for functioning of the water dispenser 1. Cork is excellent for health due to presence of suberin, it is antibacterial, impurities nor dust mites may be retained on it, and it is resistant to moisture. Additionally, it has a low burning capacity, it is air permeable, and it is not invaded by insects. Its service life ranges up to several decades.
  • Body 2.20 has a square shape, although it may be made in the shape of a cylinder. Body 2.20 is made in a square shape in case when the bottom 3.1 of the housing 3 is made in the shape of a square or rectangle, while it is made in the shape of a cylinder when the bottom is made in the shape of circle.
  • the platform 2 will be provided for the body 2.20 which has the shape of a cuboid, while its two largest parallel surfaces 2.3 and 2.4 have the shape of a square.
  • Side of the surface 2.4 of the body 2.20 is shorter in length than the shorter base side of the trapezoid with side areas 3.2 of the housing 3, which is done so as to ensure that platform 2 may be installed into the housing 3.
  • Side of the surface 2.3 is longer in length than the shorter base side of the trapezoid with lateral areas 3.2 of the housing 3, which is done so as ensure that the platform 2 cannot fall into the housing 3.
  • Cross section of the wreath 2.7 has the shape of a parallelogram, which has 90° angles in angular points.
  • Continuous, mutually parallel lines 2.11 are "drawn" in the way that they cannot be erased along the height of the body 2.20, whereby these lines are later used for installing the water dispenser 1 into the horizontal position at the place where it is going to be used.
  • a circular opening 2.6 is made in the cross section of the axes of the largest area 2.3, which is done along the length of the platform 2, which has a cuboid shape.
  • Pipe 3.4 is installed though the opening 2.6 when the platform 2 is installed into the housing 3.
  • Diameter of the opening 2.6 is bigger than the outside diameter of the pipe 3.4 for at least 16 mm.
  • One half of the bar 2.8 is connected to the expanded surface 2.3 of the body 2.20, whereby this is done further away from the wreath 2.7.
  • One end of a jagged sheet metal strip 2.2.4. is connected to the end of the second half of the bar 2.8, whereby this connection is made at the very end of the bar 2.8 and this installation is completed through an adaptable mechanism, i.e. via the screw 2.9.
  • the other side of the strip 2.2.4. is firmly connected to the bypass trough 2.2. Fine adjustments and the wanted water level in the bypass trough 2.2 are achieved through the use of the winding on the screw 2.9, which is connected to the jagged strip 2.2.4.
  • a mesh wall 2.2.1 is installed into the bypass trough 2.2, along its entire length, whereby this trough is made from a single piece around the perimeter of the body 2.20.
  • Combs 2.1.3 are firmly connected to each side of the mesh wall 2.2.1.
  • the mesh 2.2.1. wall with combs 2.1.3 divides the trough 2.2 into two parts so that the bees can drink water from either side of the trough, in boxes 2.1.4 of the combs 2.1.3.
  • One side of the mesh wall 2.2.1 enters the bypass trough 2.2, while a dripping cap 2.2.2. is installed on the other side of the wall so as to prevent any impurities from reaching the water in the trough 2.2.
  • Combs 2.1.3. prevent the bees from taking the position which would lead to them polluting the water.
  • a hinge 2.10 is firmly connected to the lever 2.8, whereby this is done by using the screw 2.9, to which one end of the jagged strip 2.2.4. is connected in the way that it can be adjusted and rotated.
  • the other end of the jagged sheet metal strip 2.2.4. is firmly connected to the trough 2.1.
  • troughs 2.1 are made as four separate troughs 2.1. Troughs 2.1 are installed parallel to the surface areas 2.5 of the body 2.20, while they can be rotated by the means of the hinge 2.10. Fine adjustments of water level in troughs 2.1 are done via the screw 2.9 and jagged strips 2.2.4.
  • Dripping cap 2.1.1. is firmly connected to the jagged strip 2.2.4. just above the trough 2.1, so as to prevent impurities from reaching the trough.
  • Combs 2.1.3. are put into the trough 2.1 so as to enable the bees to drink water in boxes 2.1.4. of the combs 2.1.3 and so that the bees are prevented from taking a position at which they can pollute the water.
  • Combs 2.1.3 are comprised of mutually parallel longitudinal strips 2.1.5. and mutually parallel transverse strips 2.1.6. Longitudinal strips 2.1.5 and transverse strips 2.1.6. are mutually connected under the 90° angle. One end of the transverse strip 2.1.6 is connected to one transverse strip 2.1.5, while the other end of the transverse strip 2.1.6. is connected to the other longitudinal strip 2.1.5.
  • the comb 2.1.3 is placed into the trough 2.1, 2.2 by inserting the side which is equipped with longitudinal strips 2.1.6 into the trough 2.1, 2.2, while the other side is placed just under the dripping cap 2.1.1., 2.2.2.
  • the reservoir 4 represents a standard ready-made product, made by e.g. "Termorad”. Depending on the necessary amount of water, this reservoir can have capacity from 4 up to 80 I.
  • the reservoir 4 is equipped with the valve 4.2 which is used for filling and the valve 5 which is used for emptying, as well as the water level controller 4.1 which is connected to hoses 4.3 on both sides, so as to ensure connection to the reservoir 4.
  • This reservoir 4 ensures physiological water safety.
  • the reservoir 4 is connected to the water dispenser 1 via the hose 6.
  • One end of the hose 6 is connected to the reservoir 4 via the valve 5, while the other end of the hose 6 is firmly and hermetically connected with the end of the pipe 7, which is inserted into the pipe 3.4 of the housing 3.
  • the axis 3.4.2. determines the wanted water level, i.e. height (h) in the housing 3, in cases when the housing 3 is supplied with water from the reservoir 4.
  • the water dispenser unit 1 is self-levelling, and it is usually placed at the location where it is going to be used by bees where it is ensured that this location is protected against wind.
  • the outlet valve 3.7 and the regulation valve 3.9 should be hermetically closed.
  • Structural elements of the valves 3.6 are made in the way that they are closed next to the lever 3.6.1, i.e. that they are not under pressure of the platform 2 and that they are placed under a angle compared to the bottom 3.1.
  • caps 3.12 are firmly and hermetically screwed at the entry point 3.8.2. of the valve 3.6., whereby the jointing 3.13 is used for this purpose.
  • the following step includes connecting pipes 3.11 with offsets 2.1.2. located at troughs 2.1 and 2.2, whereby this is done through the means of hoses 8. Sanitary clean water is poured into the housing 3, up to the level h2. If necessary, the end of the hose 8 may be removed from the offsets 2.1.2, 2.2.3. at troughs
  • the next step includes fitting the protector 9 over the pipe 3.4, whereby the protector leans against and slides along the surface 2.3 in moments when the pipe 3.4. of the housing 3 moves, in relation to the body 2.20 of the floating platform 2. Since troughs 2.1, 2.2 are connected to the housing 3 via pipes 8, all by using the system of communicating vessels, troughs 2.1 and 2.2 and filled with water up to the water level in the very housing 3. Since the floating platform 2 floats in the housing 3, at a minimum submerged 7 mm from the water surface, the platform 2 does not get in touch with the levers 3.6.1, and it always takes the horizontal position.
  • Screwing in or screwing out the adjustable feet 3.3 is used for adjusting the position of the shorter base of the surface 3.2, which has a trapezoid shape, with parallel lines 2.11 on the body 2.20 of the floating platform 2.
  • the shorter base of the surface 3.2 must be aligned with the parallel lines 2.11, which are inscribed along the perimeter of the side surface 2.5. In this way, the substructure of the housing 3 is brought into the horizontal position, thus it may be said that the water dispenser 1 is selflevelling since no additional tools are required in order to put it into the horizontal position.
  • the reservoir 4 In order that the water dispenser 1 may function, it is necessary to place the reservoir 4 at a position above the water dispenser 1, for as much as to ensure that there is a constant drop of the hose 6 towards the water dispenser 1, as well as so as to ensure that the hose is tight. Additionally, the reservoir 4 must be placed in shade. After it is filled, the valve 4.2 is closed, so as to prevent air from reaching the reservoir 4, while the valve 5 is opened. The reservoir 4 may only be filled up to the marked maximum level on the water level regulator 4.1. Water from the reservoir 4 runs into the water dispenser 1, gravitationally and through effect of atmospheric pressure. When water level in the housing 3 reaches height h, the other end of the pipe 7 is covered by water and water does not run out from the reservoir 4.
  • the beekeeper can fill up the reservoir 4 with water at any moment, while the beekeeper may also put medication which is dissolved in water.
  • the housing 3 of the water dispenser 1 is hermetically connected to the water supply system via the entrance opening 3.8.2, whereby this connection is made with the winding 3.8.3.
  • water must be purified, i.e. chlorine must be removed from the water.
  • Platform 2 presses against levers 3.6.1 with its own weight, whereby these levers get curved, while the a gets smaller, thus water reaches the housing 3 through the partially open sjediste of the valve 3.6.
  • the floating platform 2 lifts up, while it does not touch the levers 3.6.1.
  • Valves 3.6 close and water supply to the housing 3 stops. As soon as water level in the housing 3 drops below the h2 level due to consumption, platform 2 presses the levers 3.6.1, thus leading to the lever to curve 3.6.1, valve housing 3.6 gets partially open, and water re-enters the housing 3.
  • the water dispenser 1 In order to ensure that the water dispenser 1 is functional in circumstances when it is supplied with water from running sources of water, the water dispenser 1 must be placed below the level from which the housing 3 is supplied with water through the regulation valve 3.9, via hose 3.9'.
  • the entry point of the opening 3.8.2 When water is supplied through the regulation valve 3.9, the entry point of the opening 3.8.2 must be hermetically closed with the cap 3.12. Opening and closing of the valves 3.7, 3.9 regulates the wanted water flow through the housing 3, after the water dispenser 1 is installed. In this way it is ensured that water in the housing 3 is constantly changed, which ensures the same quality of water as the water in the stream, while it prevents loss of bees. In case one wants to dispense water from the housing 3, for any reason, this may be done by removing the hose 3.9' from the entry point to the valve 3.9 and by opening the valve 3.9.
  • Combined water supply of the water dispenser represents the safest option.
  • one form of water supply fails, for any reason, another water supply system automatically gets activated.
  • platform 2 Since there is no water in the housing 3, platform 2 is lowered, and both due to its own weight and pressure of the lever 3.6.1, they get bent, thus water from the water system enters the housing 3 through cranked sjediste of the valve 3.6. This process lasts until the housing 3 is filled with water up to the level h2. The other end of the pipe 7 is then submerged below surface of the water which has the height h.
  • a mutual characteristic of all forms of water supply of the water dispenser 1 is that the water level in troughs 2.1, 2.2 is the same as the water level in the housing 3, since they are mutually connected through means of the communicating vessels mechanism, while the troughs are connected to the floating platform 2 which floats in the housing 3 and which is always in horizontal position, carrying the troughs 2.1, 2.2, regardless of the fact that water level in the housing 3 varies.
  • the height h2 is shorter than the height h.
  • salt or some medicine or stimulants comprised of minerals and vitamins may be put in the reservoir.
  • One water dispenser 1 with sides of its bottom side 3.1 in the length of 500 mm, can provide water supply for 50 up to 80 hives, while 1000 up to 1200 bees can get water simultaneously.
  • two and more water dispensers 1 may be connected to each other via hose 10, by implementing the method of communicating vessels, whereby the connected water dispensers 1 can provide water for a significantly higher number of bees.

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Le distributeur d'eau sanitaire (1) pour abeilles appartient au domaine de l'agriculture, et il est spécifiquement lié à l'apiculture. Le distributeur d'eau (1) est constitué de la sous-structure de boîtier (3) et de la sous-structure de plateforme flottante (2), laquelle est insérée dans le boîtier (3). La plateforme flottante (2) porte des abreuvoirs (2.1) qui tournent autour de leur diamètre, ainsi que l'abreuvoir de dérivation (2.2), à partir duquel les abeilles boivent de l'eau. Le boîtier (3) est alimenté en eau de trois manières, à partir d'un réservoir (4), à partir d'un système d'alimentation en eau par l'intermédiaire d'une soupape (3.6) et par de l'eau courante par l'intermédiaire de la soupape de régulation (3.9) et de la soupape de sortie (3.7). Le distributeur d'eau (1) peut être alimenté en eau en utilisant des formes combinées d'alimentation en eau, par la combinaison d'alimentation en eau provenant d'un réservoir (4) et du système d'eau. La plateforme flottante (2) flotte dans le boîtier (3), lequel est rempli d'eau, et étant donné que cette plateforme porte les abreuvoirs (2.1, 2.2), le niveau d'eau dans les abreuvoirs (2.1, 2.2) est le même que le niveau d'eau dans le boîtier (3). En raison de mauvaises conditions météorologiques suivies par la pluie, le boîtier (3) peut être incliné. La structure du distributeur d'eau (1) permet une alimentation en eau régulière de l'abreuvoir (2.1, 2.2) même lorsque le fond (3.1) est incliné selon un angle de 5° par rapport au sol. Un distributeur d'eau (1), dont le côté inférieur (3.1) a une longueur de 500 mm, peut fournir une alimentation en eau pour 50 à 80 ruches d'abeilles, et dans le cas où le nombre de ruches d'abeilles est supérieur à 80, au moins deux distributeurs d'eau (1) peuvent être reliés l'un à l'autre en série.
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