A water body purification device using macroalgae
By using transparent materials and a rotating fixing device in the seaweed purification device, the problems of unstable seaweed fixation and inconvenient recycling are solved, the purification efficiency and photosynthesis are improved, and the efficient removal of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus is achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SOUTH CHINA SEA FISHERIES RES INST CHINESE ACAD OF FISHERY SCI
- Filing Date
- 2023-09-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-10
AI Technical Summary
In existing seaweed purification devices, seaweed is not securely fixed, leading to scattering and loss, inconvenient recycling, reduced photosynthesis, poor purification effect, and the opaque nature of the devices affects seaweed growth.
A purification device was designed, comprising a main body, a mobile installation device, and an algae fixing device. The device is made of transparent material, and a water flow channel is formed by a baffle. The algae is fixed by a rotating device and a rope to ensure that the algae are in full contact with the wastewater and to facilitate installation and recycling.
It improves the fixation effect and photosynthesis of seaweed, enhances the absorption capacity of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, simplifies the installation and recycling process of seaweed, and improves purification efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of seaweed purification technology, specifically to a device for purifying water using large seaweed. Background Technology
[0002] Macroalgae are large, visible marine algae that grow in marine or intertidal environments. Common species include kelp, nori, wakame, and agaric. They are generally considered lower plants, characterized by the absence of vascular tissue, true root, stem, and leaf differentiation; no flowering, fruiting, or seed production; reproductive organs lack specialized protective tissue, often producing spores or gametes directly from a single cell; and the absence of embryonic formation. They are typically attached to the seabed or some solid structure, and most are multicellular, filamentous, membranous, tubular, or thallus autotrophic organisms that synthesize organic matter through their own chloroplasts and photosynthesis. Macroalgae are diverse in species and morphology, mainly belonging to the phyla Phaeophyta, Rhodophyta, and Chlorophyta. Compared to marine microalgae, macroalgae have longer lifecycles, larger biomass, higher productivity, and better controllability.
[0003] Macroalgae possess a unique nutrient absorption mechanism, capable of absorbing and storing excess nitrogen and phosphorus within their bodies, thus enabling them to thrive in eutrophic waters. Therefore, macroalgae can serve as effective biological filters for eutrophic waters such as aquaculture wastewater, purifying the water and removing nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus. However, current algae-based water purification devices suffer from several problems. Firstly, the algae are not securely fixed, causing them to disperse during purification and be discharged through drains, resulting in poor purification and algae loss. Secondly, the inconvenience of releasing algae into the water leads to waste of resources. Thirdly, the lack of transparency in the purification devices prevents sunlight from reaching the algae, reducing photosynthesis and further hindering nutrient removal. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, such as the insecure fixation of seaweed leading to its dispersal in the water during purification and subsequent discharge through drainage pipes, resulting in poor purification effects and seaweed loss, as well as the inconvenience of recycling seaweed and wasted resources, and the lack of transparency preventing sunlight from reaching the seaweed and reducing its photosynthesis, thus hindering the removal of nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus from the water, this invention provides a water purification device utilizing large seaweed. This device offers advantages such as easy installation and recycling, good fixation, facilitating seaweed photosynthesis, and effective removal of nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus from the water.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A water purification device utilizing large seaweed includes a main body, a moving device, and a seaweed fixing device. A tailwater inlet is installed on the left side of the main body, and a tailwater outlet is installed on the right side. Several baffles are installed inside the main body. The moving device is installed between two baffles. First grooves are provided above the side walls of the main body, and first mounting slots are provided inside the first grooves. Second grooves are provided on both sides above the moving device, and handles for installation and removal are installed in the second grooves. Insert rods are fixedly connected to both sides below the moving device. Several mounting bases are fixedly connected to the lower part of the moving device. Each mounting base has a second mounting slot, and the seaweed fixing device is rotatably connected inside the second mounting slot. The seaweed fixing device consists of a rotating shaft, a rotating device, a tethering rope, and a fixing ring. The rotating shaft rotates within the second mounting slot.
[0007] Preferably, the adjacent baffles are alternately installed on one inner wall of the device body, and a water flow channel is left between the baffles and the other wall. The water flow channel is formed by the cooperation between the adjacent baffles. On the one hand, the tailwater is prevented from directly impacting the seaweed fixing device, which would reduce the seaweed fixing effect. On the other hand, the tailwater stays in the device body for a longer time, ensuring that the seaweed in the seaweed fixing device can more fully absorb nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus in the tailwater.
[0008] Preferably, a first slide rail is provided on the left and right sides inside the second groove, a first slider is slidably connected inside the second groove, a first slide shaft is rotatably connected inside the first slider, the first slide shaft slides in the first slide rail, and a first clamping block is installed on the side of the first slider, the first clamping block is connected to the grip side.
[0009] Preferably, a second slide rail is provided on the left and right sides inside the second groove, a second slider is slidably connected inside the second groove, a second slide shaft is rotatably connected inside the second slider, the second slide shaft slides in the second slide rail, a second clamping block is installed on the side of the second slider, and the second clamping block is connected to the other side of the handle.
[0010] Preferably, the first mounting slot can accommodate the insertion rod. When the seaweed fixing device needs to be installed, hold the handle, and the first and second sliders move towards the middle to pick up the installation device. Then, insert the insertion rod below the installation device into the first mounting slot, release the handle, and the first and second sliders return to their original positions to complete the installation. When recycling the seaweed, hold the handle, and the first and second sliders move towards the middle to remove the insertion rod below the installation device from the first mounting slot. This allows the seaweed below to leave the main body of the device for recycling, which is very convenient.
[0011] Preferably, the rotating device is sleeved on the outer circumference of the rotating shaft. The rotating device is designed as a cylinder with rotating blades installed on the side. When the tailwater comes into contact with the rotating blades installed on the side of the rotating device, it can drive the rotating shaft to rotate, thereby driving the fixed seaweed to rotate. This ensures that the seaweed comes into contact with the tailwater at a greater distance, thereby improving the absorption effect of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus in the tailwater by the seaweed.
[0012] Preferably, four connecting rods are installed inside the fixing ring. The fixing ring is fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the rotating shaft. When installing seaweed, a small clump of seaweed is passed through the area of two adjacent connecting rods until it reaches the rope above. Then, the seaweed is fixed by the rope. During the rotation of the seaweed, the seaweed comes into contact with and wraps around the fixing ring, which further improves the fixing effect.
[0013] Preferably, the number of fixing rings is at least two.
[0014] Preferably, the main body of the device, the baffle, and the installation and moving device are made of transparent material. The transparent material allows sunlight to pass through the device and the water to irradiate the algae inside, which facilitates the photosynthesis of the algae and improves the removal of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus from the water.
[0015] Beneficial effects:
[0016] 1. This water purification device utilizes large seaweed to form a water flow channel through the cooperation between adjacent baffles. On the one hand, it avoids the tailwater from directly impacting the seaweed fixing device, which would reduce the seaweed fixing effect. On the other hand, it allows the tailwater to stay in the main body of the device for a longer time, ensuring that the seaweed in the seaweed fixing device can more fully absorb nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus in the tailwater.
[0017] 2. This water purification device utilizes large seaweed. When installing the seaweed fixing device, simply squeeze the handle; the first and second sliders will move towards the center, allowing you to lift and install the device. Then, insert the rod below the device into the first mounting slot. Release the handle; the first and second sliders will return to their original positions, completing the installation. To recycle the seaweed, simply squeeze the handle; the first and second sliders will move towards the center, removing the rod below the device from the first mounting slot. This allows the seaweed to be removed from the main body of the device for easy recycling.
[0018] 3. This water purification device utilizes large seaweed. When the effluent comes into contact with the rotating blades installed on the side of the rotating device, it drives the shaft to rotate, thereby causing the fixed seaweed to rotate. This ensures that the seaweed comes into contact with the effluent from a greater distance, improving the absorption effect of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus in the effluent. When installing the seaweed, a small clump of seaweed is passed through the area of two adjacent connecting rods until it reaches the rope above. Then, the seaweed is fixed by the rope. During the rotation of the seaweed, the seaweed comes into contact with and entangles with the fixing ring, further improving the fixing effect.
[0019] 4. This water purification device utilizes large seaweed. The main body, baffles, and installation and moving devices are made of transparent material. The transparent material allows sunlight to pass through the device and the water to irradiate the seaweed inside, facilitating the seaweed's photosynthesis and improving the removal of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus from the water. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the baffle structure of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mobile device installed in this invention;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting base structure of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the seaweed fixing device of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle;
[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure at point B.
[0027] In the diagram: 1. Main body of the device; 11. First groove; 12. First mounting groove; 2. Tailwater inlet; 3. Tailwater outlet; 4. Baffle; 41. Water flow channel; 5. Installation and moving device; 51. Second groove; 52. First slider; 53. First sliding shaft; 54. First slide rail; 55. First clamping block; 56. Handshake; 57. Second clamping block; 58. Second slider; 59. Second sliding shaft; 510. Second slide rail; 511. Mounting base; 512. Second mounting groove; 513. Insert rod; 6. Seaweed fixing device; 61. Rotating shaft; 62. Rotating device; 63. Tie rope; 64. Connecting rod; 65. Fixing ring. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0029] Example 1
[0030] Please see Figure 1-2 A water purification device utilizing large seaweed includes a main body 1, a moving device 5, and a seaweed fixing device 6. A tailwater inlet 2 is installed on the left side of the main body 1, and a tailwater outlet 3 is installed on the right side. Several baffles 4 are installed inside the main body 1. The moving device 5 is installed between two baffles 4. First grooves 11 are provided above the side walls of the main body 1, and first mounting grooves 12 are provided inside the first grooves 11. Second grooves 51 are provided on both sides above the moving device 5, and handles 56 for installation and removal are installed in the second grooves 51. Insert rods 513 are fixedly connected to both sides below the moving device 5. Several mounting bases 511 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the moving device 5. Each mounting base 511 has a second mounting groove 512. The seaweed fixing device 6 is rotatably connected inside the second mounting groove 512. The seaweed fixing device 6 consists of a rotating shaft 61, a rotating device 62, a tethering rope 63, and a fixing ring 65. The rotating shaft 61 rotates within the second mounting groove 512.
[0031] The adjacent baffles 4 are alternately installed on one wall inside the main body 1 of the device, and a water flow channel 41 is left between the baffles 4 and the other wall. The water flow channel 41 is formed by the cooperation between the adjacent baffles 4. On the one hand, it avoids the tailwater from directly impacting the seaweed fixing device 6, which would reduce the fixing effect of the seaweed. On the other hand, it allows the tailwater to stay in the main body 1 of the device for a longer time, so as to ensure that the seaweed in the seaweed fixing device 6 can absorb nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus in the tailwater more comprehensively.
[0032] Working process and principle: This water purification device utilizes large seaweed. Through the cooperation between adjacent baffles 4, a water flow channel 41 is formed. On the one hand, it avoids the tailwater from directly impacting the seaweed fixing device 6, which would reduce the seaweed fixing effect. On the other hand, it allows the tailwater to stay in the main body 1 of the device for a longer time, ensuring that the seaweed in the seaweed fixing device 6 can more fully absorb nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus in the tailwater.
[0033] Example 2
[0034] Please see Figure 3-4Furthermore, based on Embodiment 1, the upper sides of the mounting mobile device 5 are provided with second grooves 51, and the second grooves 51 are provided with handles 56 for installation and removal. The lower sides of the mounting mobile device 5 are fixedly connected with plug rods 513, and the lower sides of the mounting mobile device 5 are fixedly connected with several mounting bases 511. The mounting bases 511 are provided with second mounting slots 512.
[0035] The second groove 51 has a first slide rail 54 on the left and right sides inside. A first slider 52 is slidably connected inside the second groove 51. A first slide shaft 53 is rotatably connected inside the first slider 52. The first slide shaft 53 slides in the first slide rail 54. A first clamping block 55 is installed on the side of the first slider 52. The first clamping block 55 is connected to one side of the handle 56.
[0036] The second groove 51 has a second slide rail 510 on the left and right sides inside. The second slider 58 is slidably connected inside the second groove 51. The second slide shaft 59 is rotatably connected inside the second slider 58. The second slide shaft 59 slides in the second slide rail 510. The second clamping block 57 is installed on the side of the second slider 58. The second clamping block 57 is connected to the other side of the handle 56.
[0037] The first mounting slot 12 can accommodate the insertion rod 513. When the seaweed fixing device 6 needs to be installed, the handle 56 is held, and the first slider 52 and the second slider 58 move towards the middle, so the installation moving device 5 can be picked up. Then, the insertion rod 513 below the installation moving device 5 is inserted into the first mounting slot 12. The handle 56 is released, and the first slider 52 and the second slider 58 return to their original positions, thus completing the installation. When the seaweed is to be recycled, the handle 56 is held, and the first slider 52 and the second slider 58 move towards the middle, so that the insertion rod 513 below the installation moving device 5 is removed from the first mounting slot 12. The seaweed below can then be taken away from the main body of the device 1 for recycling, which is very convenient.
[0038] Working process and principle: This device uses large seaweed to purify water. When the seaweed fixing device 6 needs to be installed, hold the handle 56, and the first slider 52 and the second slider 58 will move towards the middle, allowing the installation device 5 to be lifted. Then, insert the rod 513 below the installation device 5 into the first installation slot 12. Release the handle 56, and the first slider 52 and the second slider 58 will return to their original positions, completing the installation. When recycling the seaweed, hold the handle 56, and the first slider 52 and the second slider 58 will move towards the middle, removing the rod 513 below the installation device 5 from the first installation slot 12. This allows the seaweed below to leave the main body 1 of the device for recycling, which is very convenient.
[0039] Example 3
[0040] Please see Figure 5-7Furthermore, based on Embodiment 1, the seaweed fixing device 6 is composed of a rotating shaft 61, a rotating device 62, a tethering rope 63 and a fixing ring 65, with the rotating shaft 61 rotating within the second mounting groove 512.
[0041] The rotating device 62 is sleeved on the outer circumference of the rotating shaft 61. The rotating device 62 is designed as a cylinder with rotating blades installed on the side. When the tailwater comes into contact with the rotating blades installed on the side of the rotating device 62, it can drive the rotating shaft 61 to rotate, thereby driving the fixed seaweed to rotate, ensuring that the seaweed comes into contact with the tailwater at a greater distance, and improving the absorption effect of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus in the tailwater.
[0042] The fixing ring 65 has four connecting rods 64 installed inside. The fixing ring 65 is fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the rotating shaft 61. When installing seaweed, a small clump of seaweed is passed through the area of two adjacent connecting rods 64 until it reaches the tie rope 63 above. Then, the seaweed is fixed by the tie rope 63. During the rotation of the seaweed, the seaweed comes into contact with and wraps around the fixing ring 65, which further improves the fixing effect.
[0043] Among them, the number of fixing rings 65 is at least two.
[0044] Working process and principle: This device uses large seaweed to purify water. A rotating device 62 is fitted around the outer circumference of a rotating shaft 61. The rotating device 62 is designed as a cylinder with rotating blades installed on its side. When the exhaust water comes into contact with the rotating blades installed on the side of the rotating device 62, it can drive the rotating shaft 61 to rotate, thereby driving the fixed seaweed to rotate. This ensures that the seaweed comes into contact with the exhaust water from a greater distance, improving the absorption effect of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus in the exhaust water. Four connecting rods 64 are installed inside the fixing ring 65. The fixing ring 65 is fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the rotating shaft 61. When installing seaweed, a small cluster of seaweed is passed through the area of two adjacent connecting rods 64 until it reaches the tie rope 63 above. Then, the seaweed is fixed by the tie rope 63. During the rotation of the seaweed, the seaweed comes into contact with and entangles with the fixing ring 65, further improving the fixing effect.
[0045] Example 4
[0046] Please see Figure 1-7 Furthermore, based on Embodiment 1, the main body 1, the baffle 4, and the mounting and moving device 5 are made of transparent material.
[0047] The main body 1, baffle 4, and installation and moving device 5 are made of transparent material. The transparent material allows sunlight to pass through the device and the water to irradiate the seaweed inside, which facilitates the photosynthesis of the seaweed and improves the removal of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus from the water.
[0048] Working process and principle: This device uses large seaweed to purify water. The main body 1, baffle 4 and installation and moving device 5 are made of transparent material. The transparent material allows sunlight to pass through the device and the water to irradiate the seaweed inside, which facilitates the photosynthesis of the seaweed and improves the removal of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus from the water.
[0049] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A water purification device utilizing large seaweed, comprising a main body (1), a moving device (5), and a seaweed fixing device (6), characterized in that: The device body (1) has a tailwater inlet (2) installed on its left side and a tailwater outlet (3) installed on its right side. Several baffles (4) are installed inside the device body (1). The installation and moving device (5) is installed between two baffles (4). A first groove (11) is provided above the two side walls of the device body (1), and a first mounting groove (12) is provided inside the first groove (11). Second grooves (51) are provided on both sides above the installation and moving device (5), and a device for installing and... The disassembled handshake (56) has a plug rod (513) fixedly connected to both sides below the installation moving device (5). Several installation bases (511) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the installation moving device (5). The installation base (511) has a second installation groove (512). A seaweed fixing device (6) is rotatably connected inside the second installation groove (512). The seaweed fixing device (6) is composed of a rotating shaft (61), a rotating device (62), a tether (63) and a fixing ring (65). The rotating shaft (61) rotates inside the second installation groove (512). Adjacent baffles (4) are alternately installed on one wall inside the main body (1) of the device, and a water flow channel (41) is left between the baffle (4) and the other wall. The second groove (51) has a first slide rail (54) on the left and right sides inside. The second groove (51) has a first slider (52) slidably connected inside. The first slider (52) has a first sliding shaft (53) rotatably connected inside. The first sliding shaft (53) slides in the first slide rail (54). The first slider (52) has a first clamping block (55) installed on the side. The first clamping block (55) is connected to the grip (56) side. The second groove (51) has a second slide rail (510) on the left and right sides inside. The second groove (51) has a second slider (58) slidably connected inside. The second slider (58) has a second sliding shaft (59) rotatably connected inside. The second sliding shaft (59) slides in the second slide rail (510). The second slider (58) has a second clamping block (57) installed on the side. The second clamping block (57) is connected to the other side of the handle (56). The rotating device (62) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft (61), and the rotating device (62) is designed as a cylinder with rotating blades mounted on the side. The fixing ring (65) has four connecting rods (64) installed inside, and the fixing ring (65) is fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the rotating shaft (61).
2. The water purification device using large seaweed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first mounting slot (12) can accommodate the insert (513).
3. The water purification device using large seaweed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the fixing rings (65) is at least two.
4. The water purification device using large seaweed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (1), baffle (4) and installation and moving device (5) of the device are made of transparent material.