Apparatus for separating beehive boxes
OwnerNorman K. Crichton, Clive Farley-Smithinventors
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Abstract
An apparatus for separating beehive boxes for removal of honey frames in the boxes. The apparatus includes a rectangular framework which fits over the beehive with one end of the framework engaging against an upper box in the hive at one end thereof and a pivotally mounted other end of the framework engaging against the next lower box in the hive at the other end thereof. The pivotally mounted framework end is provided with a handle which on actuation slides the top box over the lower box with a shearing action to break the seal between the boxes and allow removal of the top box.
Claims9
Apparatus for separating beehive boxes, comprising a rectangular framework adapted to fit over and engage between two superimposed beehive boxes, said framework comprising two spaced-apart side members connected at their ends by transverse members, said side members at one end thereof including pivotal link members having the transverse member attached between the outer ends of said link members, and handle means connected to said link members between their pivotal point and said transverse member, the transverse member at the other end of said side members being adapted to engage against one end of the top box, and the transverse member at the said one end being adapted to engage against the opposite end of the lower box, such that pivotal movement of said handle means slides said top box over said lower box to break the seal between the boxes.
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