Artificial reef device having bionic coral texture structure and reef module manufacturing method
The artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure addresses the simplicity of existing reefs by enabling easy assembly and coral inoculation, enhancing coral growth and marine ecosystem restoration through adaptive design and improved water quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- AU · AU
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-16
AI Technical Summary
Existing artificial reefs are relatively simple in design and function, making them difficult to transport and limiting their effectiveness in promoting coral growth and marine ecosystem restoration.
An artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure, featuring a main body and coral plug modules with connection structures, allowing for easy assembly and inoculation of corals in a laboratory, and incorporating biological filtration modules for improved water quality and habitat provision.
The bionic coral texture structure enhances coral inoculation success rates and provides a favorable environment for marine organisms, improving ecological restoration by mimicking natural coral reefs and adapting to various marine environments.
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The present application claims priority to U.S. patent application No. US63 / 605,288 filed with the U.S. Patent Office on December 1, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into the present application. Technical Field The present application relates to the technical field of artificial reefs, and in particular to an artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure and a method for manufacturing a reef module. Background Art Artificial reefs are built to promote the growth of marine organisms and protect the marine ecosystem. Artificial reefs are usually made from artificial materials designed to simulate ecological functions of natural reefs. The purpose of building artificial reefs is to restore or supplement benthic ecosystems that have been damaged by natural factors or human activities. They can provide a place for corals and other organisms to live, reproduce and grow. The structural composition of artificial reefs can vary depending on specific designs and purposes, but generally includes the following parts: base structure - this is the main part of artificial reefs, typically made from sturdy materials such as concrete, steel or plastic, providing a stable framework to support the growth of corals and other organisms; surface features - the surface of artificial reefs is usually designed to have various uneven features, such as holes, protrusions and depressions, to increase the surface area and provide more space for corals and other organisms to attach and grow; holes and channels - the structure may contain some holes and channels to facilitate the flow of water and the passage of different organisms, which helps to increase the fluidity of water and supply of oxygen; fixing devices - in order to ensure the stability of artificial reefs on the seabed, fixing devices such as anchor chains, heavy objects or fixed foundations may be used. However, most of the existing artificial reefs are integrally formed, difficult to transport, and relatively simple in design and function. Technical Problem One of the purposes of the embodiments of the present application is to provide an artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure and a method for manufacturing a reef module, aiming to solve the problem that artificial reefs in the prior art are relatively simple in design and function. Technical Solutions In order to solve the above technical problem, the technical solutions adopted in the embodiments of the present application are as follows. In a first aspect, an artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure is provided, which comprises: a main body and a coral plug module, wherein the main body is provided with a first connection structure; the coral plug module is provided with a second connection structure, and the coral plug module can be connected and positioned on the main body through the coordination of the first connection structure and the second connection, and the coral plug module is provided with a bionic coral texture structure. The artificial reef device of the present application is provided with a bionic coral texture structure on the coral plug module, which coordinates with the natural environment of the coral reef and facilitates the attachment and growth of coral larvae and other organisms. Among others, the coral plug module is designed to facilitate coral inoculation in a laboratory, and can be connected to the main body after inoculation. In one embodiment, there are multiple first connection structures and multiple coral plug modules, wherein the multiple first connection structures are arranged at intervals on the main body, and the multiple coral plug modules correspond one-to-one to at least some of the multiple first connection structures. In one embodiment, the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure comprises a plurality of main bodies, which are arranged at intervals along a first direction and / or a second direction, and the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure further comprises a connection module, so that two adjacent main bodies can be connected through the connection module. The artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure of the present application can be easily combined underwater through the connection module to form structures of different sizes. In one embodiment, the connection module is provided with a third connection structure, and the connection module and the main body can be connected through the coordination of the third connection structure and the first connection structure. In one embodiment, the main body and / or the connecting module is provided with the bionic coral texture structure. In one embodiment, the first connecting structure is provided on a first end of the main body, and a fourth connecting structure is provided on a second end of the main body. When a plurality of main bodies are arranged at intervals along the first direction, two adjacent main bodies whose second ends are close to each other can be connected through the coordination of two fourth connecting structures. In one embodiment, the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure further comprises a biological filtration module, which is arranged within the main body and is provided with a biological filtration chamber communicating with the external environment, and the biological filtration chamber is used to accommodate water filtering organisms. Oysters are disposed in the biological filtration module, so that water quality can be optimized by utilizing their filtering feeding characteristics. In one embodiment, an accommodating chamber communicating with external environment is provided within the main body, and the biological filtration module is arranged within the accommodating chamber. The accommodating chamber is used to accommodate marine organisms. By providing the accommodating chamber within the main body, a habitat can be provided for various organisms. In one embodiment, a communication gap is provided in the main body, and the accommodating chamber can communicate with the external environment through the communication gap. In a second aspect, a method from manufacturing a reef module is provided, which is applied to the above-mentioned artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure, the reef module being one of a main body, a coral plug module and a connecting module, the method from manufacturing a reef module comprising: preparing a reef mortar from a calcium sulfoaluminate binder, oyster shell powder, water and a polycarboxylic acid water reducer; placing the reef mortar into a mold, vibrating on a vibration table, uniformly tamping for 24 hours and demolding; and performing standard maintenance for 28 days after demolding to obtain the reef module. The beneficial effects of the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to the present application are that: compared with integrally formed artificial reefs in the prior art, the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to the present application is provided with a first connection structure on the main body and a second connection structure on the coral plug module, so that the coral plug module can be quickly connected and positioned on the main body through the coordination of the second connection structure and the first connection structure. At the same time, the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to the present application is provided with a bionic coral texture structure on the coral plug module, so as to create a favorable living environment for corals and larvae thereof, and effectively improve the success rate of coral inoculation. Moreover, when the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to the present application is inoculated with corals, it is only needed to move the coral plug module to a laboratory for coral inoculation, and then connect and position the coral plug module inoculated with corals on the main body, so as to complete the coral inoculation of the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure. Compared with integrally formed artificial reefs in the prior art, the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to the present application is easier to be inoculated with corals. Description of the Drawings In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or exemplary technical descriptions will be briefly introduced below. Apparently, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For persons having ordinary skills in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without inventive work. FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a main body provided with a bionic coral texture structure according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a main body without a bionic coral texture structure according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a main body without a bionic coral texture structure according to an embodiment of the present application from another perspective; FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a coral plug module provided with a bionic coral texture structure according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a coral plug module without a bionic coral texture structure according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a coral plug module without a bionic coral texture structure according to an embodiment of the present application from another perspective; FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a connection module provided with a bionic coral texture structure according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a connection module without a bionic coral texture structure according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 9 is a distant view of a bionic coral texture structure according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 10 is a close-up view of the bionic coral texture structure according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 11 is a schematic structural diagram of one design of an artificial reef device provided with a biological filtration module according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 12 is a schematic structural diagram of a biological filtration module according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of one design of an artificial reef device provided with a biological filtration module according to an embodiment of the present application; and FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram of a flow chart of a method for manufacturing an artificial reef module according to an embodiment of the present application. The reference numbers in the above drawings are as follows: 10. Main body; 11. First connecting structure; 13. Accommodating chamber; 14. Communication gap; 15. First communication hole; 16. Second communication hole; 17. Fourth connection structure; 20. Coral plug module; 21. Second connection structure; 30. Connecting module; 31. Third connection structure; 32. Third communication hole; 40. biological filtration module; 41. Biological filtration chamber. Embodiments of the Present Invention In order to make the purposes, technical solutions and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain, not to limit, the present application. It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being “fixed on” or “disposed on” another component, it may be directly or indirectly on said another component. When a component is referred to as being “connected to” another component, it may be directly or indirectly connected to said another component. The terms “upper”, “lower”, “left”, “right”, etc., indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. For persons having ordinary skills in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances. The terms “first” and “second” are only used for the purpose of convenience of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features. The meaning of “multiple” is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined. In order to illustrate the technical solutions according to the present application, a detailed description is given below in conjunction with specific drawings and embodiments. As disclosed in the “Background Art” section, artificial reefs are built to promote the growth of marine organisms and protect the marine ecosystem. Artificial reefs are usually structures made from artificial materials, intended to simulate ecological functions of natural reefs. The purpose of artificial reefs is to restore or supplement benthic ecosystems that have been damaged by natural factors or human activities. They can provide a place for corals and other marine organisms to live, reproduce and grow, and promote the recovery and reconstruction of benthic ecology. The structural composition of artificial reefs can vary depending on specific designs and purposes, but generally includes the following parts: base structure - this is the main part of artificial reefs, typically made from sturdy materials such as concrete, steel or plastic, providing a stable framework to support the growth of corals and other organisms; surface features - the surface of artificial reefs is usually designed to have various uneven features, such as holes, protrusions and depressions, to increase the surface area and provide more space for corals and other organisms to attach and grow; holes and channels - the structure may contain some holes and channels to facilitate the flow of water and the passage of different organisms, which helps to increase the fluidity of water and supply of oxygen; fixing devices - in order to ensure the stability of artificial reefs on the seabed, fixing devices such as anchor chains, heavy objects or fixed foundations may be used. However, most of the existing artificial reefs are integrally formed, difficult to transport, and relatively simple in design and function. Referring to FIGS. 1 to 13, in order to improve the design and function of current artificial reefs, according to one aspect of the present application, an embodiment of the present application provides an artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure, which comprises a main body 10 and a coral plug module 20, in which the main body 10 is provided with a first connecting structure 11; the coral plug module 20 is provided with a second connection structure 21, and the coral plug module 20 can be connected and positioned on the main body 10 through the coordination of the first connection structure 11 and the second connection structure 21, and the coral plug module 20 is provided with a bionic coral texture structure. The artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to the present embodiment is provided with a first connection structure 11 on the main body 10 and a second connection structure 21 on the coral plug module 20, so that the coral plug module 20 can be quickly connected and positioned on the main body 10 through the coordination of the second connection structure 21 and the first connection structure 11. At the same time, the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to the present embodiment is provided with a bionic coral texture structure on the coral plug module 20, so as to create a favorable living environment for corals and larvae thereof, and effectively improve the success rate of coral inoculation. In addition, when the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to the present embodiment is inoculated with corals, it is only needed to move the coral plug module 20 to a laboratory for coral inoculation, and then connect and position the coral plug module 20 inoculated with corals on the main body 10, so as to complete the coral inoculation of the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure. Compared with the integrally formed artificial reef in the prior art, the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to the present embodiment is easier to be inoculated with corals. In a specific embodiment, the bionic coral texture structure has an irregular shape, such as horns and sharp ridges, which provides physical support for coral larvae and other organisms, provides a stable surface for their settlement and attachment, and imitates the natural complexity of healthy coral reefs, to make it similar to natural habitats. Referring to FIGS. 1 to 6, in a specific embodiment, there are multiple first connection structures 11 and multiple coral plug modules 20, and the multiple first connection structures 11 are arranged at intervals on the main body 10, and the multiple coral plug module 20 correspond one-to-one to at least some of the multiple first connecting structure 11. By arranging the multiple first connection structures 11 at intervals on the main body 10, and arranging the multiple coral plug modules 20 to correspond one-to-one to at least some of the multiple first connection structures 11, the number of corals which can be inoculated on the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to the embodiment can be increased by increasing the number of the coral plug modules 20. In an optional embodiment, a unique pattern developed by computer-aided design and three-dimensional printing technology is arranged on the surface of the coral plug module 20, and then the surface roughness, pattern and collision depth of the coral plug module 20 are adjusted according to the pattern, so as to obtain the bionic coral texture structure. By changing the surface roughness, pattern and pit pattern size of the bionic coral texture structure, sedimentation and growth rate of coral larvae can be optimized. The pit pattern size of the micro-surface of the bionic coral texture structure according to the present embodiment can be set to be consistent with the body length preference of larvae. The present invention aims to imitate the texture, roughness and pattern of natural coral surface to achieve bionic functions. Referring to FIGS. 7, 8, 11 and 13, in a specific embodiment, in order to make the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure larger in scale, the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure includes a plurality of main bodies 10, which are arranged at intervals along a first direction and / or a second direction. The artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure also includes a connecting module 30, and two adjacent main bodies 10 can be connected through the connecting module 30. By configuring the artificial reef device with the bionic coral texture structure to include a plurality of main bodies 10, and arranging the plurality of main bodies 10 at intervals along a first direction and / or a second direction, while configuring a connection module 30 between two adjacent main bodies 10 to connect the two adjacent main bodies 10, the artificial reef device with the bionic coral texture structure according to the present embodiment can be larger in scale. At the same time, by arranging the plurality of main bodies 10 at intervals along a first direction and / or a second direction, the artificial reef device with the bionic coral texture structure according to the present embodiment can adaptively arrange the plurality of main bodies 10 according to external environment, thereby effectively improving the versatility of the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure according to the present embodiment. In an optional embodiment, the first direction is a horizontal direction, and the second direction is a vertical direction. Of course, in other embodiments, the first direction and the second direction may also be other directions. In an optional embodiment, the multiple first connection structures 11 are arranged in groups, at least one of the multiple groups of first connection structures is arranged at a first end of the main body 10, and at least one of the multiple groups of first connection structures is arranged at a side of the main body 10. In an optional embodiment, the group of first connection structures 11 arranged at the first end of the main body 10 includes four first connection structures 11, which are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the main body 10. In an optional embodiment, the group of first connection structures 11 arranged at the side of the main body 10 includes four first connection structures 11, which are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the main body 10. In an optional embodiment, one of the first connecting structure 11 and the second connecting structure 21 is a connecting protrusion, and the other is a connecting recess. The connecting protrusion and the connecting recess according to the present embodiment match each other. The coral plug module 20 according to the present embodiment can be positioned on the main body 10 by the coordination between the connecting protrusion and the connecting recess. In an optional embodiment, a first guiding and positioning slope is provided at an end of the connecting protrusion that is close to the connecting recess, and the first guiding and positioning gradually inclines towards the middle of the connecting protrusion from the end of the connecting protrusion that is away from the connecting recess to the end of the connecting protrusion that is close to the connecting recess. In an optional embodiment, a second guiding and positioning slope is provided at an end of the connecting recess that is close to the connecting protrusion. The second guiding and positioning slope according to the present embodiment gradually inclines towards the middle of the connecting recess from the end of the connecting recess that is close to the connecting protrusion to the end of the connecting recess that is away from the connecting protrusion. In an optional embodiment, a positioning recess is provided on an end of the connecting recess that is close to the connecting protrusion, and a positioning protrusion is provided on an end of the connecting protrusion that is close to the connecting recess. When the connecting protrusion is connected to the connecting recess according to the present embodiment, the positioning protrusion can be inserted into the positioning recess. By providing a positioning recess on the end of the connecting recess that is close to the connecting protrusion, and providing a positioning protrusion on the end of the connecting protrusion that is close to the connecting recess according to the present embodiment, the connecting protrusion can be positioned by the coordination of the positioning protrusion and the positioning recess during the coordination with the connecting recess. At the same time, by providing the positioning protrusion and the positioning recess, the coordination area between the connecting protrusion and the connecting recess can be effectively increased, so that the connection between the connecting protrusion and the connecting recess can be more stable. In an optional embodiment, the angle between the first guiding and positioning slope and the central axis of the connecting protrusion is 45°. In an optional embodiment, the angle between the second guiding positioning slope and the central axis of the connecting recess is 45°. In an optional embodiment, the diameter of the connecting protrusion is 12 mm. In an optional embodiment, the connection protrusion and the connection recess can be fixedly connected by a cement paste or an epoxy resin. In an optional embodiment, the thickness of the cement paste or the epoxy resin used to connect the connection protrusion and the connection recess is 1 mm. In an optional embodiment, the first connection structure 11 is a connection recess, and the second connection structure 21 is a connection protrusion. When the connection recess is not equipped with a coral plug module 20, the connection recess can be used as a reef fortress. In a specific embodiment, when using the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure to perform coral restoration work, the coral plug module 20 is first placed in a flowing aquarium, and then coral larvae cultivated in a laboratory are placed in the flowing aquarium equipped with the coral plug module 20. Most of the coral larvae will settle on the coral plug module 20 and begin to metamorphose within three days or less. When the corals on the coral plug module 20 reach the juvenile stage, the coral plug module 20 can be mounted on the main body 10, and the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to the present embodiment can be placed in a degraded place to perform coral restoration work. In an optional embodiment, the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure includes eight coral plug modules 20. Four of the eight coral plug modules 20 are arranged in one to one correspondence on the four first connecting structures 11 on the first end of the main body 10, and the coral plug modules 20 arranged on the first end of the main body 10 extend along the second direction; while the other four of the eight coral plug modules 20 are arranged in one to one correspondence on the four first connecting structures 11 on the side of the main body 10, and the coral plug modules 20 arranged on the side of the main body 10 extend along the first direction. In an optional embodiment, four first connection structures 11 on the side of the main body 10 are arranged at an interval of 90° along the circumference of the main body 10. In a specific embodiment, the connection module 30 is provided with a third connection structure 31, and the connection module 30 and the main body 10 can be connected through the coordination of the third connection structure 31 and the first connection structure 11. By providing the third connection structure 31 on the connection module 30 according to the present embodiment, the main body 10 and the connection module 30 can be connected through the coordination of the first connection structure 11 and the third connection structure 31. In an optional embodiment, the connection module 30 includes a connecting pole, and a third connecting structure 31 is arranged at each end of the connecting pole. By arranging the third connecting structures 31 at both ends of the connecting pole according to the present embodiment, two adjacent main bodies 10 in the first direction or the second direction can be connected through the connecting pole. In an optional embodiment, the connection module 30 can be connected to any one of the multiple first connection structures 11. The connection module 30 is arranged to be able to connect to any one of the multiple first connection structures 11, so that the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to the present embodiment can be expanded in different directions by adding connection modules 30 and main bodies 10, so that the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to the present embodiment can be adaptively expanded according to different external environments. In an optional embodiment, the connecting pole connected to the first connection structure 11 on the first end of the main body 10 extends along the second direction, and the connecting pole connected to the first connection structure 11 on the side of the main body 10 extends along the first direction. In an optional embodiment, the main body 10 can be connected to the external environment through a connecting pole. In an optional embodiment, the length of the connecting pole is 114 mm. In an optional embodiment, the shape of the third connection structure 31 is the same as the shape of the second connection structure 21. In a specific embodiment, since the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure can be expanded along the first direction and / or the second direction through the coordination of multiple main bodies 10 and multiple connection modules 30, scientists can adjust and customize the shape of the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure and coral restoration strategy according to geological and coral reef conditions of a specific location, which helps to provide long-term protection for the marine ecosystem. In an optional embodiment, the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure can be combined with large coral reef frameworks near the degraded coral colony in an external environment through the connecting module 30. In order to enable the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to the present embodiment to provide more attachment points for corals and larvae thereof, the main body 10 and the connection module 30 are both provided with a bionic coral texture structure. By providing the bionic coral texture structure on the main body 10 and the connection module 30 according to the present embodiment, more attachment points are provided for corals and larvae thereof in the external environment. In a specific embodiment, a first end of the main body 10 is provided with a first connection structure 11, and a second end of the main body 10 is provided with a fourth connection structure 17. When a plurality of main bodies 10 are arranged at intervals along the first direction, two adjacent main bodies 10 whose second ends are close to each other can be connected by the coordination of two fourth connection structures 17. By providing the fourth connection structure 17 on the second end of the main body 10 according to the present embodiment, two adjacent main bodies 10 whose second ends are close to each other can be connected by the coordination of two fourth connection structures 17. In a specific embodiment, the upper end of the main body 10 shown in FIG. 2 is the first end of the main body 10, and the lower end of the main body 10 shown in FIG. 2 is the second end of the main body 10. In a specific embodiment, the fourth connection structure includes a splicing recess and a splicing protrusion. When two adjacent main bodies 10 whose second ends are close to each other are spliced, the splicing protrusion on the second end of the main body 10 can be inserted into the splicing recess on the second end of the other main body 10, thereby realizing the splicing of the two main bodies 10 whose second ends are close to each other. In an optional embodiment, there are multiple splicing recesses and multiple splicing protrusions, which are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the main body 10. In a specific embodiment, the fourth connection structure includes four splicing recesses and four splicing protrusions. The four splicing recesses are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the main body 10, while the four splicing protrusions are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the main body 10 and are each located between two adjacent splicing recesses. In order to enable the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to the present embodiment to filter the water in the external environment, the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure further includes a biological filtration module 40, which is arranged within the main body 10. The biological filtration module 40 is provided with a biological filtration chamber 41 which communicates with the external environment and is used to accommodate water filtering organisms. By providing the biological filtration chamber 41 which communicates with the external environment on the biological filtration module 40 according to the present embodiment, the biological filtration module 40 can filter the water in the external environment by arranging water filtering organisms in the biological filtration chamber 41, thereby effectively improving the water quality in the vicinity of the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to the present embodiment. Referring to FIGS. 11 to 13, in order to enable the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to the present embodiment to provide a shelter for some marine organisms, an accommodating chamber 13 communicating with the external environment is provided on the main body 10, the biological filtration module 40 is provided within the accommodating chamber 13, and the accommodating chamber 13 is used to accommodate marine organisms. By providing the accommodating chamber 13 communicating with the external environment on the main body 10, some marine organisms in the external environment can use the accommodating chamber 13 as a shelter, thereby improving ecological restoration effect rendered by the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to the present embodiment. In an optional embodiment, the biological filtration module 40 is an oyster cage, and the water filtering organism is oyster. In a specific embodiment, the biological filtration module 40 not only provides a habitat having a complex structure for marine organisms, but also actively improves the water quality of the surrounding environment. In a specific embodiment, a communication gap 14 is provided on the main body 10, and the accommodating chamber 13 can communicate with the external environment through the communication gap 14. By providing the communication gap 14 on the main body 10 according to the present embodiment, the external environment and the accommodating chamber 13 can communicate through the communication gap 14, so that the organisms in the external environment can enter the accommodating chamber 13 through the communication gap 14 to hide from predators. In an optional embodiment, there are multiple communication gaps 14, which are arranged at intervals on the main body 10. In an optional embodiment, the diameter of the communication gap 14 is 250 mm. In an optional embodiment, the main body 10 has four communication gaps 14 on its side, which are arranged at an interval of 90° along the circumference of the main body 10. In an optional embodiment, at least one communication gap 14 is provided at each end of the main body 10. In an optional embodiment, a first communication hole 15 is provided on the main body 10, which communicates with the accommodating chamber 13. When a plurality of main bodies 10 are arranged at intervals along the first direction, two adjacent main bodies 10 whose first ends are close to each other can communicate through the first communication hole 15. In an optional embodiment, a second communication hole 16 is provided on the main body 10, which communicates with the accommodating chamber 13. When multiple main bodies 10 are arranged at intervals along the second direction, two adjacent main bodies 10 can communicate through the second communication hole 16. In an optional embodiment, there are multiple first communication holes 15, which are arranged at intervals on the main body 10. In an optional embodiment, there are multiple second communication holes 16, which are arranged at intervals on the main body 10. In an optional embodiment, the positions of the multiple first communication holes 15 correspond one-to-one to the positions of the multiple first connecting structures arranged on the first end of the main body 10, and the positions of the second communication holes 16 correspond one-to-one to the positions of the multiple first connecting structures arranged on the side of the main body 10. A third communication hole 32 is provided on the connecting module 30 according to the present embodiment. When the plurality of main bodies 10 are arranged at intervals along the first direction according to the present embodiment, the first ends are close to each other, and the two adjacent main bodies 10 connected by the connecting module 30 can communicate through the first communication hole 15 and the third communication hole 32. When the plurality of main bodies 10 are arranged at intervals along the second direction and connected by the connecting module 30, two adjacent main bodies 10 can communicate through the second communication hole 16 and the third communication hole 32. Two adjacent main bodies 10 communicating through the first communication hole 15 and the third communication hole 32 or through the second communication hole 16 and the third communication hole 32 can compose an artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure having a variable and complex structure, which is conducive to the aggregation of marine organisms. In an optional embodiment, a snap-fitting protrusion is provided in the accommodating chamber 13, and the oyster cage can be snap-fitted with the snap-fitting protrusion so as to be fixed in the accommodating chamber 13. In an optional embodiment, the accommodating chamber 13 is arranged on the second end of the main body 10, and the snap-fitting protrusion is arranged on a side of the accommodating chamber 13 close to the first end of the main body 10. There are multiple snap-fitting protrusions according to the present embodiment, and the multiple snap-fitting protrusions are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the oyster cage for snap-fitting the oyster cage. In an optional embodiment, the snap-fitting protrusion is a snap-fitting protrusion pole, which has a diameter of 25 mm and a height of 10 mm. In an optional embodiment, the number of the snap-fitting protrusion pole is four. In an optional embodiment, after the two main bodies 10 whose second ends are close to each other are spliced together, the accommodating chambers 13 on the two main bodies 10 can communicate with each other. A spherical filter chamber is formed between the two main bodies 10, and the oyster cage according to the present embodiment is arranged in the spherical filter chamber. In an optional embodiment, the spherical filter chamber has a diameter of 220 mm and a height of 480 mm. In a specific embodiment, the three-dimensional model of the main body 10 is made by Maya, and has a length of 560 mm, a width of 560 mm, and a depth of 220 mm. The structure of the main body 10 according to the present embodiment is intended to replicate the actual size, appearance and structure of a coral reef that has been existing for decades. In an optional embodiment, an optimized shape and topological structure can be created for the main body 10 using computer-aided design, three-dimensional printing, silicone molding, etc. In a specific embodiment, a reef that simulates a real one is built from the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to the present embodiment using three-dimensional printing technology and engineering design, providing a suitable habitat for marine species and helping to enhance marine biodiversity and ecosystem protection. In an optional embodiment, the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure can be formed by three-dimensional printing. In an optional embodiment, the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure is made from concrete. Of course, in other embodiments, the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure may also be made from other materials that are convenient for three-dimensional printing. In a specific embodiment, the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure is program modelled and designed, and simulates the natural coral reef by combining engineering surface topography. The formula materials are convenient for the 3D printing process to ensure the production of a sturdy and durable structure. In the 3D printing of cut-out artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure, a 3D model is used as a blueprint to create a physical structure, and a silicone mold is manufactured, which accelerates large-scale production, and allows the replication of multiple artificial reef devices having a bionic coral texture structure with consistent design and quality. In a specific embodiment, the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure has an interlocking centrality, providing a flexible and diverse method for assembling the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure. The user can adjust the assembly mode and composition of the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to factors such as coastline influence, sea level changes and environmental conditions. By changing the arrangement and combination of various module units, the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure can adapt to specific marine habitats and ecological needs. The artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to the present embodiment has strong adaptability and customizability, and can effectively cope with ever-changing environmental conditions. The application of this artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure with elasticity and dynamic adaptability is helpful for the protection and restoration of the marine ecosystem. Referring to FIG. 14, according to another aspect of the present application, a method for manufacturing a reef module is provided, which is applied to the above-mentioned artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure. The reef module is one of the main body 10, the coral plug module 20 and the connection module 30. The method for manufacturing the reef module comprises: S101, preparing a reef mortar from a calcium sulfoaluminate binder, oyster shell powder, water and a polycarboxylic acid water reducer; S103, placing the reef mortar into a mold, vibrating on a vibration table, uniformly tamping for 24 hours and demolding; and S105, performing standard maintenance for 28 days after demolding to obtain the reef module. In an optional embodiment, in step S101, the mass ratio of the calcium sulfoaluminate binder, oyster shell powder, water and the polycarboxylic acid water reducer is 1:1:0.5:0.013. In an optional embodiment, the mass concentration of calcium carbonate in the calcium sulfoaluminate binder is greater than 50%. In an optional embodiment, in step S101, when preparing the reef mortar, the calcium sulfoaluminate binder and oyster shell powder are first added in sequence into a mixing bowl of a mixing device, and dry mixed at a speed of 135-145 rpm for 30 seconds to obtain a dry powder mixture of the calcium sulfoaluminate binder and oyster shell powder. The polycarboxylate water reducer is added into water and stirred until the polycarboxylate water reducer and water are fully mixed to obtain an aqueous solution of the polycarboxylate water reducer. Then the aqueous solution of the polycarboxylate water reducer is added to the center of the dry powder mixture in the mixing bowl and stirred at a speed of 135-145 rpm for 30 seconds. After the mixing is completed, the stirring device is stopped, and the stirring speed of the stirring device is switched from 135-145 rpm to 275-295 rpm, after which the stirring device is started to stir the mixture in the mixing bowl at a speed of 275-295 rpm for 30 seconds. After the stirring is completed, the stirring device is stopped, and the mixture in the mixing bowl is allowed to stand for 90 seconds. After the standing is completed, the stirring device is started to stir the mixture in the mixing bowl at a speed of 275-295 rpm for 60 seconds to obtain the reef mortar according to the present embodiment. In an optional embodiment, during the process of mixing the calcium sulfoaluminate binder and oyster shell powder in the mixing bowl of the stirring device, a small amount of the dry powder mixture may adhere to the mixing bowl. Before the dry powder mixture is mixed with the aqueous solution of the polycarboxylate water reducer, the dry powder mixture adhering to the mixing bowl should be scraped off the mixing bowl to avoid material loss. In an optional embodiment, during the process of mixing the dry powder mixture and the aqueous solution of the polycarboxylate water reducer in the mixing bowl of the mixing device, a small amount of the mixture may adhere to the mixing bowl. During the 90-second standing process, the mixture adhering to the mixing bowl should be quickly scraped off from the mixing bowl within the first 15 seconds of standing to avoid material loss. In an optional embodiment, the reef mortar should be subjected to flow test after preparation. When the reef mortar according to the present embodiment is subjected to flow test, a layer of the reef mortar with a thickness of about 25 mm is first added into the flow mold, and the reef mortar is tamped 20 times with a tamping machine. When tamping near the periphery of the reef mortar, it is necessary to tilt the tamping machine slightly. Then a second layer of the reef mortar is added into the flow mold to fill the flow mold. After the flow mold is filled, the top of the mold can be sawed with a ruler or the edge of a trowel to cut the reef mortar into a plane flush with the top of the flow mold. Then, the table top where the flow mold is placed is wiped clean and dried. 1 Minute after the mixing operation, the flow mold is lifted from the reef mortar, and the table top is immediately lowered 25 times within 15 seconds. Then, the diameter of the reef mortar is measured along the four lines drawn on the table top, and each diameter is recorded to the nearest millimeter. In an optional embodiment, in the process of tamping the reef mortar using a tamping machine, the tamping pressure should just be sufficient to ensure uniform filling of the mold, and the tamping should be evenly distributed over the cross-section of each layer. In an optional embodiment, a tamping machine should be used to tamp the reef mortar when adding the second layer of the reef mortar into the flow mold. In an optional embodiment, the diameter of the reef mortar measured in the flow test should be in the range of 17-21 mm. In an optional embodiment, in order to facilitate large-scale production of the reef module, in step S103, British standards and American standards are adopted to formulate optimized quality control and standardized protocols in the molding and demolding of the reef mortar. In an optional embodiment, the mold in step S103 is a reef module mold that is adapted to the shape of one of the main body 10, the coral plug module 20 and the connection module 30, and a mechanical strength test should be performed on at least 6 specimens. In an optional embodiment, the reef module mold includes an upper mold assembly, a lower mold assembly and at least one silicone mold. The upper mold assembly is detachably mounted on the lower mold assembly. An accommodating chamber is formed between the upper mold assembly and the lower mold assembly. The silicone mold is mounted on the upper mold assembly or the lower mold assembly and is located within the accommodating chamber. In an optional embodiment, when using the reef module mold to manufacture a reef module, a thin layer of release agent coating is first applied on the inner surface of all silicone molds and the inner surface of the upper mold assembly and the lower mold assembly for molding. Then the outer surface and bottom surface of the reef module mold are wiped with a cloth to remove excess release agent, so as to form a thin and uniform coating on the inner surface of the reef module mold. Then the reef module mold is tied and wrapped with a belt or a tape to fix the reef module mold and prevent leakage of the reef module mold. Then a first layer of the reef mortar with a thickness of about 20 mm is evenly distributed on the bottom layer of the lower mold assembly. Then the vibration table is turned on to vibrate the reef module mold, so as to temp the reef mortar in the lower mold assembly. After the reef mortar in the reef module mold is tamped, the vibration table is turned off, and the reef mortar is allowed to stand for 2.5 minutes. After the standing of the reef mortar is completed, the upper mold assembly is mounted on the lower mold assembly to seal the top of the lower mold assembly. At this time, the remaining reef mortar is poured into the reef module mold through the upper mold assembly, and is tamped into the mold through the flow channel of the reef module mold. Then, the vibration table is turned on to vibrate the reef module mold, so as to tamp the reef mortar in the reef module mold. After the reef mortar in the reef module mold is tamped, the vibration table is turned off, and the reef mortar is allowed to stand for 2.5 minutes. Then, the remaining mortar is continued to be tamped into the reef module mold through the flow channel of the reef module mold until there is no remaining gap in the reef module mold, thus completing the reef mortar filling of the reef module mold. After the reef mortar filling of the reef module mold is completed, the reef mortar in the reef module mold should be allowed to stand and cured for three days to form the reef module. After the reef module is formed, it can be demolded from the reef module mold to obtain the reef module. In an optional embodiment, when demolding the reef module, the reef module mold is first lifted and placed upside down on the table with the bottom surface of the lower mold assembly facing upward. The lower mold assembly is then removed from the upper mold assembly to expose the silicone mold installed on the upper mold assembly. The silicone mold is then separated from the reef module to expose the reef module. The reef module mold with the lower mold assembly removed is then flipped over so that the top surface of the upper mold assembly faces upward. The upper mold assembly is then removed and the silicone mold mounted on the upper mold assembly is separated from the reef module. At this point, the demolding of the reef module is completed. In an optional embodiment, after demolding the silicone mold, it is necessary to remove the cement powder remaining on the silicone mold, and apply a thin layer of release agent coating on the inner surface of all silicone molds so as to preserve them for the next casting. In an optional embodiment, when performing maintenance of the reef module in step S105, the reef module should be placed in a container shielded from sunlight and filled with clean water for 28 days. By shielding from sunlight, algae growing on the surface of the reef module can be prevented, thereby ensuring the maintenance effect. In summary, the implementation of the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure and the method for manufacturing a reef module according to the present application has at least the following beneficial technical effects: the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure according to the present application involves different combinations of the main body, the coral plug module and the connection module to create a habitat structure with different sizes of accommodating chambers according to the underwater terrain; the surfaces of the main body and all the modules are provided with a bionic coral texture structure, which are conducive to the attachment and growth of coral larvae and other organisms; the accommodating chamber is also provided with a biological filtration module, into which oysters can be placed to optimize the water quality by utilizing their filtering feeding characteristics; in addition, when performing coral inoculation, it is only necessary to move the coral plug module to a laboratory for sexual or asexual reproduction of coral inoculation, and then connect and position the coral plug module after coral inoculation on the main body, so as to complete the coral inoculation of the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure, which is easier than the traditional coral inoculation method. The raw materials of the artificial reef module according to the present embodiment mainly include the calcium aluminate binder and oyster shell powder. Compared with traditional silicate cement, the calcium aluminate binder involves less carbon dioxide emission in the manufacturing process and has higher resistance against corrosion by seawater. Meanwhile, the main component of oyster shell powder is calcium carbonate, which is similar to the main component of natural corals, which helps to create a more natural biological environment, does not release harmful substances, and ensures the safety of the marine ecosystem. Oyster shell powder is a relatively cheap and readily available material, which reduces the production cost of the artificial reef. At the same time, since oyster breeding is well developed, a large amount of shells can be produced as by-products. Grinding oyster shells into powder helps to reduce the accumulation of waste and realize the reuse of resources, which is in line with the concept of sustainable development. The above are only optional embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. For a person skilled in the art, the present application may be changed and modified in various ways. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application should be encompassed in the scope of the claims of the present application.
Claims
1. An artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure, characterized in that the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure comprises:a main body (10) which is provided with a first connecting structure (11);a coral plug module (20) which is provided with a second connection structure (21), wherein the coral plug module (20) can be connected and positioned on the main body (10) through the coordination of the first connection structure (11) and the second connection structure (21), and the coral plug module (20) is provided with a bionic coral texture structure.
2. The artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to claim 1, characterized in that there are multiple first connecting structures (11) and multiple coral plug modules (20), the multiple first connecting structures (11) are arranged at intervals on the main body (10), and the multiple coral plug modules (20) correspond one-to-one to at least some of the multiple first connecting structures (11).
3. The artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to claim 2, characterized in that the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure comprises a plurality of main bodies (10), which are arranged at intervals along a first direction and / or a second direction, the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure further comprises a connecting module (30), so taht two adjacent main bodies (10) can be connected through the connecting module (30).
4. The artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structureaccording to claim 3, characterized in that the connecting module (30) is provided with a third connection structure (31), and the connecting module (30) and the main body (10) can be connected through the coordination of the third connecting structure (31) and the first connecting structure (11).
5. The artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to claim 3, characterized in that the main body (10) and / or the connecting module (30) is provided with the bionic coral texture structure.
6. The artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to claim 4, characterized in that the first connecting structure (11) is provided on a first end of the main body (10), and a fourth connecting structure (17) is provided on a second end of the main body (10), and when a plurality of main bodies (10) are arranged at intervals along the first direction, two adjacent main bodies (10) whose second ends are close to each other can be connected through the coordination of two fourth connecting structures (17).
7. The artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that the artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure further comprises a biological filtration module, which is arranged within the main body (10) and is provided with a biological filtration chamber communicating with the external environment, and the biological filtration chamber is used to accommodate water filtering organisms.
8. The artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to claim 7, characterized in that an accommodating chamber(13) communicating with external environment is provided within the main body (10), the biological filtration module is arranged within the accommodating chamber (13), and the accommodating chamber (13) is used to accommodate marine organisms.
9. The artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to claim 8, characterized in that a communication gap (14) is provided on the main body, and the accommodating chamber (13) can communicate with the external environment through the communication gap (14).
10. A method for manufacturing a reef module, which is applied to an artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure according to any one of claims 3 to 9, the reef module being one of the main body (10), the coral plug module (20) and the connecting module (30), characterized in that the method for manufacturing the reef module comprises:preparing a reef mortar from a calcium sulphoaluminate binder, oyster shell powder, water and a polycarboxylate water reducer;placing the reef mortar into a mold, vibrating on a vibration table, uniformly tamping for 24 hours, and demolding; andperforming standard maintenance for 28 days after demolding to obtain the reef module.