Abstract: In some embodiments, a honeycomb uncapping device may include a support structure with a first uncapping roller and a second uncapping roller. The first uncapping roller may be rotatably coupled to the support structure and may have a plurality of projections that radiate away from the first uncapping roller. The second uncapping roller may be rotatably coupled to the support structure and may have a plurality of projections that radiate away from the second uncapping roller. A channel for receiving a honeycomb frame having a honeycomb may be formed between the first and second uncapping roller. A tensioning element may be coupled to the first and/or second uncapping roller. The tensioning element may tension the second uncapping roller towards the first uncapping roller to tension the first and second uncapping rollers into contact with opposing sides of the honeycomb as the honeycomb frame is moved through the channel.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a honeycomb uncapping device may include a support structure with a first uncapping roller and a second uncapping roller. The first uncapping roller may be rotatably coupled to the support structure and may have a plurality of projections that radiate away from the first uncapping roller. The second uncapping roller may be rotatably coupled to the support structure and may have a plurality of projections that radiate away from the second uncapping roller. A channel for receiving a honeycomb frame having a honeycomb may be formed between the first and second uncapping roller. A tensioning element may be coupled to the first and/or second uncapping roller. The tensioning element may tension the second uncapping roller towards the first uncapping roller to tension the first and second uncapping rollers into contact with opposing sides of the honeycomb as the honeycomb frame is moved through the channel.

Abstract: A hive tool is provided which may be used to pry apart or separate two objects, such as an upper hive body from a lower hive body of a bee hive. The tool may include a handle, having a handle axis, and a blade coupled to the handle. The blade may include a lifting surface angled relative to the handle axis. A nose may join the lifting surface with a first lower surface. A first upper surface may be positioned between the lifting surface and a first stop surface. A second upper surface may be positioned between the first stop surface and the handle. A catch surface may be positioned between the first lower surface and a second lower surface, and the second lower surface may be positioned between the catch surface and the handle.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a honeycomb uncapping device may include a support structure with a first uncapping roller and a second uncapping roller. The first uncapping roller may be rotatably coupled to the support structure and may have a plurality of projections that radiate away from the first uncapping roller. The second uncapping roller may be rotatably coupled to the support structure and may have a plurality of projections that radiate away from the second uncapping roller. A channel for receiving a honeycomb frame having a honeycomb may be formed between the first and second uncapping roller. A tensioning element may be coupled to the first and/or second uncapping roller. The tensioning element may tension the second uncapping roller towards the first uncapping roller to tension the first and second uncapping rollers into contact with opposing sides of the honeycomb as the honeycomb frame is moved through the channel.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a honeycomb uncapping device may include a support structure with a first uncapping roller and a second uncapping roller. The first uncapping roller may be rotatably coupled to the support structure and may have a plurality of projections that radiate away from the first uncapping roller. The second uncapping roller may be rotatably coupled to the support structure and may have a plurality of projections that radiate away from the second uncapping roller. A channel for receiving a honeycomb frame having a honeycomb may be formed between the first and second uncapping roller. A tensioning element may be coupled to the first and/or second uncapping roller. The tensioning element may tension the second uncapping roller towards the first uncapping roller to tension the first and second uncapping rollers into contact with opposing sides of the honeycomb as the honeycomb frame is moved through the channel.