A super-large ring-shaped herringbone water system connecting system and method

By designing an ultra-large ring-shaped water system, and utilizing the automated control system of pump stations and gates, the problem of uneven water resource distribution has been solved, and balanced regulation of water resources and the construction of water landscapes have been achieved.

CN117684503BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19HUBEI PROVINCIAL WATER RESOURCES & HYDROPOWER PLANNING SURVEY & DESIGN INST

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CN · China
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Patents(China)
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HUBEI PROVINCIAL WATER RESOURCES & HYDROPOWER PLANNING SURVEY & DESIGN INST
Filing Date
2023-11-07
Publication Date
2026-06-19

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Abstract

This invention discloses a super-large-scale ring-shaped water system, comprising a star-shaped channel and multiple ring-shaped channels. The star-shaped channel is composed of multiple straight channels intersecting at a central point. The multiple ring-shaped channels are arranged concentrically at intervals, with the centers of the concentric circles coinciding with the central point. Each straight channel and ring-shaped channel connects at least one lake, river, reservoir, pond, or wetland. Gates capable of controlling water flow in four directions are installed at the intersections of the straight channels and ring-shaped channels. A method for applying the above system is also disclosed. This invention effectively regulates water resources, connects multiple regional lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds, and wetlands, and provides beneficial effects such as mutual supplementation of drought-stricken water sources or diversion and retention of floodwaters during waterlogging.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of balanced regulation and distribution of water resources, and particularly to a super-large ring-shaped cross-shaped water system connection system. Background Art

[0002] At present, the distribution space of water resources in lakes and rivers in China is extremely unbalanced.

[0003] Therefore, how to connect multiple regional lakes, reservoirs, river systems to solve the functions of mutual replenishment of drought water sources or flood detention and storage of waterlogging has become an urgent problem to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the deficiencies in the above background art and propose a super-large ring-shaped cross-shaped water system connection system and method that can effectively subdivide and regulate water resources:

[0005] Among them, the large ring-shaped cross-shaped water system connection system includes a cross-shaped ditch and multiple ring-shaped ditches. The cross-shaped ditch is composed of multiple straight ditches intersecting at a central point. The multiple ring-shaped ditches are arranged at intervals in a concentric circle shape. The center of the concentric circle coincides with the central point. Each straight ditch and ring-shaped ditch passes through at least one lake, river, reservoir, pond or wetland. A pumping station is set at the place where there is a height difference between the straight ditch and the lake, river, reservoir, pond or wetland it passes through. The straight ditch and the lake, river, reservoir, pond or wetland it passes through are connected through the pumping station. A pumping station is set at the place where there is a height difference between the ring-shaped ditch and the lake, river, reservoir, pond or wetland it passes through. The ring-shaped ditch and the lake, river, reservoir, pond or wetland it passes through are connected through the pumping station. A gate capable of controlling the water flow in four directions is provided at the intersection of the straight ditch and the ring-shaped ditch. It also includes an automatic control system. The automatic control system consists of a gate controller and water level sensors arranged in lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds or wetlands, as well as straight ditches and ring-shaped ditches. The automatic control system can control the opening and closing of the gate controller through the data of the water level sensors, realizing the function of regulating the water volume between lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds or wetlands at different water levels.

[0006] Further, the automatic control system is powered by solar panels.

[0007] Furthermore, at least one of the straight ditches passes through mountainous areas and / or building areas. An underground pipe jacking is provided under the mountainous areas and / or building areas. The straight ditch passes through the underground pipe jacking.

[0008] Furthermore, at least one of the aforementioned annular trenches penetrates mountainous areas and / or residential areas, and underground pipe jacking is provided beneath the mountainous areas and / or residential areas, with the annular trenches penetrating the underground pipe jacking.

[0009] The method applied to the above system is characterized by:

[0010] Includes the following steps:

[0011] 1) The automated control system collects data from water level sensors installed in each straight and circular ditch and determines whether the water level at the corresponding location is at a normal high level;

[0012] 2) When the water level in the straight and circular ditches varies, the automatic control system controls the opening and closing of the gates at the intersection of the straight and circular ditches to divert water from the straight or circular ditches with higher water levels to the straight or circular ditches with lower water levels.

[0013] 3) When the water level in both the straight and circular ditches is lower than the normal high water level, the automated control system controls the pumping station to pump water from nearby lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds, or wetlands with elevation differences into the straight or circular ditches.

[0014] 4) When the water level in both straight and circular ditches is higher than the normal high water level, the automated control system controls the pumping station to pump the water in the straight or circular ditches to nearby lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds, or wetlands with elevation differences.

[0015] This invention utilizes a cross-shaped and ring-shaped network of ditches for water conveyance and drainage, and employs lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds, and wetlands for flood storage, effectively achieving flood control and retention. Pump stations and sluice gates provide supplementary water for drought relief, effectively realizing water circulation and achieving the goals of both benefiting the environment and mitigating harm while creating a beautiful water landscape. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 These are schematic diagrams of cross-sections of straight and circular ditches.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the underground pipe jacking structure under mountainous areas and areas with buildings.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a structure connecting rivers and lakes with different elevations via a pumping station.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the gate structure.

[0021] In the figure: Circular ditch 1, straight ditch 2, lake 3, intersection 4, river 5, reservoir 6, pumping station 7, pond 8, wetland 9, normal high water level 10, underground pipe jacking 11, gate 12, automated control system 13, mountainous area 14, building area 15. Detailed implementation mode

[0022] The technical solutions (including preferred technical solutions) of the present invention will be further described in detail below by means of the attached drawings and by listing some optional embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] As Figures 1-5 shown, a large-scale circular cross-shaped water system connection system includes a cross-shaped ditch and multiple circular ditches. The cross-shaped ditch is composed of multiple straight ditches intersecting at a central point. The multiple circular ditches are arranged at intervals in a concentric circle shape, and the center of the concentric circle coincides with the central point. Each straight ditch and circular ditch passes through at least one lake, river, reservoir, pond or wetland. A pumping station is set at the place where there is a height difference between the straight ditch and the lake, river, reservoir, pond or wetland it passes through, and the straight ditch and the lake, river, reservoir, pond or wetland it passes through are connected through the pumping station. A pumping station is set at the place where there is a height difference between the circular ditch and the lake, river, reservoir, pond or wetland it passes through, and the circular ditch and the lake, river, reservoir, pond or wetland it passes through are connected through the pumping station. A gate for controlling the water flow in four directions is provided at the intersection of the straight ditch and the circular ditch.

[0024] It further includes an automated control system. The automated control system consists of a gate controller and water level sensors arranged in lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds or wetlands, as well as in straight ditches and circular ditches. The automated control system can control the opening and closing of the gate controller through the data of the water level sensors, realizing the function of regulating the water volume between lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds or wetlands at different water levels.

[0025] The automated control system is powered by solar panels.

[0026] At least one of the straight ditches passes through a mountainous area and / or a building area. An underground pipe jacking is provided under the mountainous area and / or the building area, and the straight ditch passes through the underground pipe jacking.

[0027] At least one of the circular ditches passes through a mountainous area and / or a building area. An underground pipe jacking is provided under the mountainous area and / or the building area, and the circular ditch passes through the underground pipe jacking.

[0028] Among them, the method applied to the above system is characterized in that:

[0029] It includes the following steps:

[0030] 1) The automated control system collects data from water level sensors installed in each straight and circular ditch and determines whether the water level at the corresponding location is at a normal high level;

[0031] 2) When the water level in the straight and circular ditches varies, the automatic control system controls the opening and closing of the gates at the intersection of the straight and circular ditches to divert water from the straight or circular ditches with higher water levels to the straight or circular ditches with lower water levels.

[0032] 3) When the water level in both the straight and circular ditches is lower than the normal high water level, the automated control system controls the pumping station to pump water from nearby lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds, or wetlands with elevation differences into the straight or circular ditches.

[0033] 4) When the water level in both straight and circular ditches is higher than the normal high water level, the automated control system controls the pumping station to pump the water in the straight or circular ditches to nearby lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds, or wetlands with elevation differences.

[0034] The above system mainly consists of four parts:

[0035] I. Channel, Pipeline Connection and Water Conveyance System: This system connects multiple lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds, or wetlands through a cross-shaped canal and several ring-shaped canals. The straight and ring-shaped canals are trapezoidal, typically 3-5 meters wide at the bottom and 6-10 meters wide at the top, with a year-round water depth of 2-3 meters. The slope is 1 / 500 to 1 / 1000. When crossing important highways, buildings, or mountainous areas, underground pipes are used at lower, deeper levels (6-10 meters below ground level) to penetrate the water system. The pipe diameter is 1.5-5.0 meters, and the inlet and outlet sections connect to the river or lake system via wellheads. This system creates a clean, comfortable, and pleasant environment in areas with heavy traffic, dense populations, and near surface buildings.

[0036] II. The gate system, through the timely opening and closing of gates, allows water to flow by gravity within a channel system (X-shaped and ring-shaped ditches) to control water levels and facilitate mutual water replenishment. During droughts and floods, gates control the diversion of water in straight or ring-shaped ditches. Based on water level fluctuations in lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds, or wetlands, gates are opened or closed to regulate and control the water levels of interconnected rivers and lakes, maintaining the multi-year average water level, thus achieving water resource adjustment and replenishment, and realizing spatial balance of water resources.

[0037] III. Pumping station water lifting and drainage systems are used in locations with significant elevation differences. During the dry season, pumping stations draw water from rivers, lakes, or wetlands to reservoirs and ponds for storage, providing essential drinking water or irrigation water for drought relief. During periods of drought and flooding, pumping stations drain accumulated water from canal systems to rivers, lakes, and wetlands to prevent flooding. In lakes located at higher elevations, during periods of flooding, water from lakes or canal systems can also be naturally discharged into rivers through drainage systems (culverts, drainage ditches, etc.).

[0038] IV. The automated control system uses solar panels powered by water level sensors to drive the opening and closing of gates, raising water to replenish the water levels of ponds, reservoirs, lakes, and canals, thus achieving water level control and timely replenishment. It can also automatically activate pumping stations by reading data from the water level sensors, with the gates controlling the water level by gravity flow. When the water level reaches the normal high level for the year, the pumping stations automatically stop, achieving balanced water distribution and scheduling.

[0039] The construction of this system follows these steps:

[0040] 1. Excavate straight or circular ditches or lay above-ground pipelines, and construct pumping stations and sluice gates to connect rivers, lakes and water systems.

[0041] 1.1 For lakes, ponds, wetlands or lakes and rivers with similar elevation differences (2-5 meters), straight ditches, ring ditches or underground pipe jacking can be excavated to connect the water system.

[0042] 1.2 For terrain locations with significant elevation differences (5-10 meters), pumping stations should be constructed to extract water from rivers, lakes, or open channels and store it in reservoirs for use in drought relief, drinking water, or irrigation, or to pump accumulated water into rivers to prevent flooding.

[0043] 1.3 In cities with dense populations and numerous surface buildings, where major transportation routes or mountainous areas are traversed, underground pipeline construction technology is used to connect rivers, lakes, and water systems.

[0044] 2. Construct sluice gates at the intersections of straight and circular ditches, as well as at their inlets and outlets, to regulate and control the water volume of the water system.

[0045] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any limitation on the structure of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A super-large ring-shaped herringbone water system communication system, characterized in that: The system includes a cross-shaped ditch and multiple ring-shaped ditches. The cross-shaped ditch consists of multiple straight ditches intersecting at a central point. The ring-shaped ditches are arranged in concentric circles, with the centers of the concentric circles coinciding with the central point. Each straight and ring-shaped ditch passes through at least one lake, river, reservoir, pond, or wetland. Pumping stations are installed where there is an elevation difference between the straight ditches and the lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds, or wetlands they pass through. The pumping stations connect the straight ditches to the lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds, or wetlands they pass through. The ring-shaped ditches also connect to the lakes, rivers, reservoirs, or ponds they pass through. Pumping stations are set up where there are elevation differences between the straight and circular ditches and wetlands. The pumping stations connect the circular ditches with the lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds, or wetlands they pass through. The intersection of the straight and circular ditches is equipped with gates that can control the water flow in four directions. The system also includes an automated control system. The automated control system consists of gate controllers and water level sensors installed in the lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds, or wetlands, as well as in the straight and circular ditches. The automated control system controls the opening and closing of the gate controllers through the data from the water level sensors, so as to realize the function of regulating water volume between lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds, or wetlands at different water levels.

2. The ultra-large annular cross-shaped water system connection system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automated control system is powered by solar panels.

3. The ultra-large annular cross-shaped water system connection system according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one of the straight trenches runs through mountainous areas and / or residential areas, and underground pipe jacking is provided below the mountainous areas and / or residential areas, with the straight trenches running through the underground pipe jacking.

4. The ultra-large annular cross-shaped water system connection system according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one of the aforementioned annular trenches runs through mountainous areas and / or residential areas, and underground pipe jacking is provided beneath the mountainous areas and / or residential areas, with the annular trenches running through the underground pipe jacking.

5. A method applied to the system of claim 1, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: 1) The automated control system collects data from water level sensors installed in each straight and circular ditch and determines whether the water level at the corresponding location is at a normal high level; 2) When the water level in the straight and circular ditches varies, the automatic control system controls the opening and closing of the gates at the intersection of the straight and circular ditches to divert water from the straight or circular ditches with higher water levels to the straight or circular ditches with lower water levels. 3) When the water level in both the straight and circular ditches is lower than the normal high water level, the automated control system controls the pumping station to pump water from nearby lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds, or wetlands with elevation differences into the straight or circular ditches. 4) When the water level in both straight and circular ditches is higher than the normal high water level, the automated control system controls the pumping station to pump the water in the straight or circular ditches to nearby lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds, or wetlands with elevation differences.