ES1232600U - HONEY EXTRACTOR (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Honey extractor, for honey present in honeycomb frames, characterized in that it comprises a chassis (1) with a lower reservoir (8), a transversal filter (7) on the reservoir (8), a support (9) for frames on the filter (7) and a hermetic cover, also comprises a stand (11) removable on a basket (10) for collecting wax. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Honey extractor

SECTOR OF THE TECHNIQUE

The present invention relates to a honey extractor from the mobilist honeycomb cells, which allows the honey to be removed without affecting its properties. Therefore, it is applicable in beekeeping.

STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE

In the raising of bees for honey recovery, it is necessary to remove it from the cells. For that, the cell support is taken, one or both front walls are broken and placed in a centrifuge that extracts the honey. The main problem is that the centrifuge modifies the properties of honey by over oxygenation. Thus, the taste and dietary quality is negatively affected. In addition, the equipment necessary for centrifugation involves motors and batteries that significantly increase the weight of the equipment and force it to be transported in a motor vehicle. Therefore, it is not applicable in isolated hives, at points of worse access.

The applicant does not know any honey extractor with the characteristics of the invention.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention consists of a honey extractor, usable in beekeeping, according to the claims. Its different embodiments solve the problems of the state of the art.

The extractor has common elements with an unpacking bench, but includes improvements that allow its application in the extraction of honey.

Thus, the honey extractor is intended to remove the honey present in honeycomb boxes. For this, it comprises a chassis with a lower tank, a transverse filter on the tank, so that the honey reaches it through the filter. On top of the filter a frame holder is placed and finally, on the top of the chassis, a cover. The The extractor also has a removable music stand that is in use on a wax collection basket. Preferably the basket has the perforated floor and is arranged on one end of the aforementioned frame holder.

In a preferred embodiment, the chassis is divided into a lower part and an upper part joined tightly, but separable to facilitate cleaning of the tank and the assembly.

A second preferred embodiment has a second support, parallel to the support and close to the cover, configured to support heaters.

Preferably, the extractor has at least one wheel and a grip for manual traction.

Other variants will be described later.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a better understanding of the invention, the following figures are included.

Figure 1: side view of a schematic embodiment, with a cut that allows to appreciate the interior.

Figure 2: presents a top view (2A) and a side view (2B) of an example of rake applicable in the invention.

EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

Next, an embodiment of the invention will be briefly described as an illustrative and non-limiting example thereof.

The embodiment shown in the figures comprises a chassis (1), generally rectangular prismatic, which is supported by at least one wheel (2) and legs (3). The number of legs (3) is less relevant, being able to have only wheels (2), in which case it will comprise some type of brake. It will also comprise a grip (4). The position of the grip (4) will depend on the number and position of the wheels (2). For example, in figure 1 it is on the opposite side of a wheel (2), so that it can be transported as a truck.

The chassis (1) is hollow and comprises a lower part (5), for collecting honey and an upper part (6) for placing the cells. Both parts (5,6) are preferably removable and require a method of fixing between the two, for example, an "octopus" or rubber topped on hooks that embraces a closing cover placed on the upper part (6) and is fixed to the bottom (5). Other fixing methods are valid. This division into two parts (5,6) facilitates assembly and disassembly for cleaning and storage, allowing to increase the useful size without being limited by other conditions.

The contact between both parts (5,6) is airtight, so it can have a seal or rubber seal. In this way, honey is protected from moisture, bad odors, etc.

The lower part (5) of the chassis (1) has a transverse filter (7), which occupies the entire section, and under which the honey deposit (8) is formed. Above the filter (7) there is a support (9) of the honeycomb frames, which in the simplest embodiment is a gate with a large step. In that support (9) a basket (10) can be placed to collect the wax from the frames. The basket (10) can be placed in other parts such as, for example, outside the chassis (1), but it is less preferred. If it is placed on the support (9) it will have a floor with holes for the passage of honey, otherwise it will normally be watertight. The preferred shape of the basket (10) is constituted by a metal cage to facilitate the exit of the honey through any point towards the support (9).

The chassis (1) of figure 1 has a series of hooks for a music stand (11), which will support the frame during scraping. This type of music stand (11) is known in the art. The music stand (11) is positioned above the basket (10) to ensure that the wax falls into it. The scraping is done by means of a rake (12), whose preferred shape is double slope: a slope for hard wax and a slope for soft wax. Each of the slopes will have spikes (12 ’) of different thickness and spacing. Figure 2 shows two views of an example of rake (12), showing the barbs (12 ’) thicker and spaced on the left side.

A second support (13) is placed at a certain distance on the support (9), which in use will remain on the honeycomb frames. This second support (13) supports heaters such as thermal accumulators or one or more resistors. The heaters are only necessary in case of ambient cold, so the second support (13) is not always necessary.

On the second support (13), the cover of the assembly (not shown), similarly sealed, fitted on the chassis (1) is arranged. It is convenient to note that the music stand (11) is not used at the same time as the cover or the second support (13), so that the latter can cover the access to the basket (10), although it has not been represented in the Figure 1.

In use, the beekeeper places the boxes, successively, on the lectern (11) and manually scrapes the thickness of the cells (stretched wax) on both sides, keeping its central area. This central area will serve as foundations for bees to rebuild the cells. This scraping allows to recover a large amount of wax and makes it difficult for the moth to enter the honeycomb, since when removing the wax the moths do not go to the cells to spawn.

The scraped wax falls directly into the basket (10) and the box is placed in the support (9) approximately vertically. Once all the frames have been placed, if it is considered necessary to heat the second support (13) and the heaters are placed. Honey falls to the filter (7) and the tank (8), for a variable time, depending on the temperature and characteristics of the honey. If the basket (10) is on the support (9), the honey that has fallen into it with the wax will also fall to the filter (7). The tank (8) will preferably have an evacuation route of the honey, for example in the form of a stopcock (14).

When all the frames are already placed in the support (9), the lid is closed

The dimensions of the different elements will depend on the honeycombs for which the extractor is designed, either of the Langstroth, Dadant or Layens type. In any case, the extractor will be compatible with the panels of these panels, only varying the number of frames that can be placed on the support (9).

It is considered that it is not necessary to explain in more detail the invention, for example as regards the material of the different parts, while the other elements are not essential or easy to deduce for the person skilled in the art. For example, it is easy deduce that all materials are for food use or are painted with suitable paint.

Claims (1)

1- Honey extractor, for honey present in honeycomb frames, characterized in that it comprises a chassis (1) with a lower tank (8), a transverse filter (7) on the tank (8), a support (9) for frames on the filter (7) and an airtight cover, it also includes a removable music stand (11) on a wax collection basket (10). 2- Extractor, according to claim 1, whose basket (10) is on the support (9) and has a perforated floor. 3- Extractor, according to claim 1, whose chassis (1) is divided into a lower part (5) and an upper part (6) tightly joined. 4- Extractor, according to claim 1, which has a second support (13) parallel to the support (9) and close to the cover configured to support heaters. 5- Extractor, according to claim 1, which has at least one wheel (2) and a grip (4) for manual traction.