BEEHIVE Russian patent published in 1995 - IPC

FIELD: apiculture. SUBSTANCE: beehive is comprised of several bodies with frames, a cover, a subcover and a bottom body with a bee entrance. Bottom body is divided into upper, middle and lower chambers. The walls of the middle chamber are blind while the front and rear walls of the lower chamber are provided with holes closed by gates. Upper roof of bottom body is removable and is made of two interchangeable plates. Lower floor is of a combination type, consisting of a blind section and a perforated section. A -shaped panel is fastened to the rear wall of the beehive in a spaced relation thereto which provides for additional circulation of air through the vent holes of the lower chamber in winter. A removable feeder is disposed in the subcover. EFFECT: improved design. 3 cl, 1 dwg