A wave-dissipating oyster reef used in ecological seawall engineering

Abstract

This invention provides a wave-dissipating oyster reef for ecological seawall engineering. The reef comprises an artificial hemispherical reef assembly, a snorkeling ball assembly, and a bottom restraint mechanism. The artificial hemispherical reef assembly is installed on a nearshore beach and includes a top reef, a rotating base, a mounting support frame, multiple hinged seats, and inserts. The mounting support frame has multiple slots. This wave-dissipating oyster reef for ecological seawall engineering, through the coordinated operation of the artificial hemispherical reef assembly, snorkeling ball assembly, and bottom restraint mechanism, allows for convenient adjustment of the overall position and stress distribution of the reef, ensuring a more even distribution of oysters and significantly improving the reef's resistance to collapse. Furthermore, by incorporating a buoyancy device to offset part of the reef frame's weight using seawater buoyancy, the difficulty of moving, installing, and adjusting the reef is greatly reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of ecological seawall technology, specifically to a wave-dissipating oyster reef used in ecological seawall engineering. Background Art

[0002] Currently, oyster reef restoration focuses on ecological restoration, while breakwaters mainly improve their ecological function by drilling holes for water passage or adding spruce-shaped blocks combined with vegetation. However, the ecological effects are not ideal, and the two do not achieve a mutually beneficial combination. Therefore, a prefabricated ecological oyster reef and ecological seawall structure has been invented.

[0003] For example, a Chinese patent discloses "A Prefabricated Ecological Oyster Reef and Ecological Seawall Structure" (Patent No.: CN202111492251.2). This patent describes a prefabricated ecological oyster reef that forms a protective habitat through ecological cavities located within the ends of arc-shaped fasteners, utilizing the interaction between the inside and outside of flow holes. Because of the interlocking structure of the oyster reef, each ecological cavity is relatively independent, providing a habitat for biodiversity. Furthermore, the disassembly of the interlocking structure facilitates subsequent biological research, allowing for the decomposition and extraction of the oyster reef, or the replacement of the oyster reef unit material for specific habitat organisms. While ensuring the ecological performance of the oyster reef structure, it also provides reliable wave-damping capabilities, enabling a mutually beneficial combination between the oyster reef and the breakwater.

[0004] However, while the aforementioned patent combines oyster farming with breakwaters, oyster growth follows a fixed pattern: the number of artificial reefs facing the waves inevitably decreases during oyster growth, while the number on the back side increases. This leads to an imbalance in the reef's center of gravity, and the frequent wave impacts on the front of the reef cause erosion and damage to its structure, significantly reducing the reef's lifespan. Summary of the Invention

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a wave-dissipating oyster reef for ecological seawall engineering.

[0007] (2) Technical solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a wave-dissipating oyster reef for ecological seawall engineering, comprising an artificial hemispherical reef assembly, a snorkeling ball assembly, and a bottom restraint mechanism. The artificial hemispherical reef assembly is installed on a nearshore beach and includes a top reef, a rotating seat, a mounting support frame, multiple hinge seats, and inserts. The mounting support frame has multiple slots, and the rotating seat is located on top of the mounting support frame. Multiple hinge seats are equidistantly positioned on the outside of the rotating seat, and one end of the insert is connected to the movable end of the hinge seat. The insert is inserted vertically into the insert, and the top reef slides on the rotating seat. The top reef has multiple holes. A top opening is located at the top of the top reef, and the bottom restraint mechanism is located within the artificial hemispherical reef assembly. The snorkeling ball assembly is linked to the bottom restraint mechanism and is movably engaged within the top opening.

[0009] Preferably, the artificial hemispherical reef assembly also includes multiple sliding sleeves and ejector rods. An opening is formed at the beginning of the slot, and the sliding sleeve is positioned inside the mounting support frame. The sliding sleeve corresponds to the opening, and the ejector rod slides within the sliding sleeve.

[0010] Preferably, the artificial hemispherical reef assembly also includes multiple connecting rods and supports. One end of each connecting rod is connected to a push rod, and the other end is connected to a support. The support is in contact with the outer surface of the snorkeling ball assembly.

[0011] Preferably, the snorkeling ball assembly includes a ball, a top electric valve, a bottom electric valve, a float retainer, and an electromagnetic clamp. The ball is located between a top opening and multiple supports, and the bottom electric valve is located at the bottom of the ball. The electromagnetic clamp is fixedly connected to the top of the ball, and the float retainer is detachably engaged with the electromagnetic clamp. The top electric valve is located on the float retainer.

[0012] Preferably, the opening area at the top is larger than the area of ​​the float shackle. The snorkeling ball assembly also includes a compressed air pump. The compressed air pump is located inside the ball, and its top air inlet is connected to a top electric valve.

[0013] Preferably, the snorkeling ball assembly further includes an electrically operated movable sleeve and a connecting pipe. One end of the connecting pipe is located at the bottom of the electromagnetic clamp, and the other end is connected to a compressed air pump. The electrically operated movable sleeve is slidably fitted inside the connecting pipe, and the electrically operated movable sleeve is connected to a top electric valve.

[0014] Preferably, the bottom limiting mechanism includes a mounting plate and multiple limiting cables, with the mounting plate connected to the bottom of the sphere via the multiple limiting cables.

[0015] Preferably, the bottom restraint mechanism further includes a take-up mechanism and a guide wire, with the take-up mechanism positioned on the seabed. One end of the guide wire is connected to the mounting plate, and the other end is wound around the movable end of the take-up mechanism.

[0016] Preferably, it also includes multiple pre-embedded support rods, which are arranged at the bottom of the mounting support frame at equal angles to the center of the mounting support frame.

[0017] (3) Beneficial effects

[0018] This invention provides a wave-dissipating oyster reef for ecological seawall engineering. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. This wave-dissipating oyster reef used in ecological seawall projects utilizes an artificial hemispherical reef assembly, a snorkeling ball assembly, and a bottom restraint mechanism in tandem. This allows for easy adjustment of the overall reef's position and stress distribution, ensuring a more even distribution of oysters and significantly improving the reef's resistance to collapse. Furthermore, the inclusion of a buoyancy device utilizes seawater buoyancy to offset some of the reef's frame weight, greatly reducing the difficulty of moving, installing, and adjusting the reef. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a first perspective view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a second perspective view of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a third perspective view of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is the fourth perspective view of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is the fifth perspective view of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of a first partial component of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of a first partial component of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the second partial component of the present invention.

[0029] In the diagram: 1 Artificial hemispherical reef assembly, 2 Top reef, 3 Hole, 4 Rotating seat, 5 Hinge seat, 6 Insert post, 7 Embedded support rod, 8 Mounting support frame, 9 Top opening, 10 Slot, 11 Push rod, 12 Sliding sleeve, 13 Opening, 14 Connecting rod, 15 Support, 16 Connecting pipe, 17 Snorkeling ball assembly, 18 Top electric valve, 19 Float retainer, 20 Electromagnetic clamp, 21 Ball, 22 Mounting plate, 23 Reel-in mechanism, 24 Wire, 25 Limiting cable, 26 Bottom limiting mechanism, 27 Compressed air pump, 28 Bottom electric valve, 29 Electric movable sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0030] This invention provides a wave-dissipating oyster reef for ecological seawall engineering, such as... Figure 1-9 As shown, the assembly includes an artificial hemispherical reef component 1, a snorkeling ball component 17, and a bottom restraint mechanism 26. The artificial hemispherical reef component 1 is installed on a nearshore beach and includes a top reef 2, a rotating seat 4, a mounting support frame 8, multiple hinge seats 5, and inserts 6. The mounting support frame 8 has multiple slots 10, and the rotating seat 4 is located on top of the mounting support frame 8. Multiple hinge seats 5 are positioned at equal angles on the outside of the rotating seat 4, and one end of the insert 6 is connected to the movable end of the hinge seat 5. The insert 6 is inserted into the top reef 2 along the vertical direction. The top reef 2 is slidably fitted onto the rotating seat 4, and the top reef 2 has multiple holes 3. A top opening 9 is located at the top of the top reef 2, and the bottom restraint mechanism 26 is located inside the artificial hemispherical reef component 1. The snorkeling ball component 17 is linked to the bottom restraint mechanism 26 and is movably engaged within the top opening 9.

[0031] The artificial hemispherical reef assembly 1 also includes multiple sliding sleeves 12 and ejector rods 11. An opening 13 is formed within the slot 10, and the sliding sleeves 12 are positioned inside the mounting support frame 8. The sliding sleeves 12 correspond to the openings 13, and the ejector rods 11 are slidably engaged within the sliding sleeves 12.

[0032] The artificial hemispherical reef assembly 1 also includes multiple connecting rods 14 and supports 15. One end of the connecting rod 14 is connected to the ejector rod 11, and the other end is connected to the support 15. The support 15 is in contact with the outer surface of the buoy assembly 17.

[0033] The snorkeling ball assembly 17 includes a ball 21, a top electric valve 18, a bottom electric valve 28, a float retainer 19, and an electromagnetic clamp 20. The ball 21 is located between a top opening 9 and multiple supports 15, and the bottom electric valve 28 is located at the bottom of the ball 21. The electromagnetic clamp 20 is fixedly connected to the top of the ball 21, and the float retainer 19 is detachably engaged with the electromagnetic clamp 20. The top electric valve 18 is located on the float retainer 19.

[0034] The top opening 9 has a larger area than the float shackle 19. The snorkeling ball assembly 17 also includes a compressed air pump 27. The compressed air pump 27 is disposed inside the ball body 21, and its top air inlet is connected to the top electric valve 18.

[0035] The snorkeling ball assembly 17 also includes an electrically movable sleeve 29 and a connecting pipe 16. One end of the connecting pipe 16 is located at the bottom of the electromagnetic clamp 20, and the other end is connected to the compressed air pump 27. The electrically movable sleeve 29 is slidably fitted inside the connecting pipe 16, and the electrically movable sleeve 29 is connected to the top electric valve 18.

[0036] The bottom limiting mechanism 26 includes a mounting plate 22 and multiple limiting cables 25, with the mounting plate 22 connected to the bottom of the ball 21 via the multiple limiting cables 25.

[0037] The bottom restraint mechanism 26 also includes a take-up mechanism 23 and a guide wire 24, with the take-up mechanism 23 located on the seabed. One end of the guide wire 24 is connected to the mounting plate 22, and the other end is wound around the movable end of the take-up mechanism 23.

[0038] It also includes multiple pre-embedded support rods 7, which are set at the bottom of the mounting support frame 8 at equal angles to the center of the mounting support frame 8.

[0039] Working principle: In use, the reel-in mechanism 23 and the mounting support frame 8 are first pre-buried in the seabed soil. Then, by controlling the compressed air pump 27, air is injected into the sphere 21, using seawater to offset part of the weight of the top reef 2. Next, the insert 6 on the top reef 2 is inserted into the slot 10, and then the reel-in mechanism 23 is controlled to wind up the wire 24, tightening the wire 24 between the sphere 21 and the reel-in mechanism 23. Then, the bottom electric valve 28 is controlled to fill the sphere 21 with seawater, completing the tight assembly of the top reef 2 and the mounting support frame 8. Finally, oyster seedlings are planted on the top reef 2, completing the construction of the ecological reef.

[0040] As more and more oysters accumulate on the side of the top reef 2 facing away from the waves, the operator controls the electromagnetic clamp 20 to disconnect the float shackle 19 from the sphere 21. Then, the electrically operated sleeve 29 automatically extends from the connecting pipe 16, extending the top electric valve 18 out of the sea. The top electric valve 18 is then opened, and the compressed air pump 27 is simultaneously controlled to send air into the sphere 21, forcing the seawater inside to be expelled from the bottom electric valve 28. This significantly increases the buoyancy of the sphere 21. Simultaneously, the electromagnetic clamp 20 is controlled to make the sphere 21 float upwards, applying an upward thrust to the top reef 2, making it easier and more convenient for the operator to rotate the top reef 2.

[0041] Furthermore, this invention can also cause the ball 21 to sway randomly by contacting the ball 21 with the support 15 and utilizing the surging seawater, thereby forcing the support 15 to retract, allowing the ejector rod 11 to be pushed out of the opening 13, and forcing the insertion post 6 to swing. This effectively prevents the insertion post 6 and the slot 10 from being covered by marine mollusks or plants due to long-term static placement. It indirectly and effectively solves the problem that when personnel need to separate the insertion post 6 from the support 15, the insertion post 6 may become stuck due to the covering of plants or animals.

[0042] In summary, the wave-dissipating oyster reef used in the ecological seawall project utilizes the coordinated structure of the artificial hemispherical reef component 1, the snorkeling ball component 17, and the bottom restraint mechanism 26. This allows for convenient adjustment of the overall position and stress distribution of the reef, ensuring a more even distribution of oysters and significantly improving the reef's resistance to collapse. Furthermore, the use of buoyancy to offset part of the reef's frame weight further reduces the difficulty of moving, installing, and adjusting the reef.

Claims

1. A wave-dissipating oyster reef for ecological seawall engineering, characterized in that: The system includes an artificial hemispherical reef assembly (1), a snorkeling ball assembly (17), and a bottom restraint mechanism (26). The artificial hemispherical reef assembly (1) is installed on a nearshore beach. The artificial hemispherical reef assembly (1) includes a top reef (2), a rotating seat (4), a mounting support frame (8), multiple hinge seats (5), and a pin (6). The mounting support frame (8) has multiple slots (10). The rotating seat (4) is located on the top of the mounting support frame (8). The multiple hinge seats (5) are arranged at equal angles on the rotating seat. 4) On the outside, one end of the insert (6) is connected to the movable end of the hinge seat (5), the top reef (2) is slidably fitted on the rotating seat (4), the top reef (2) is provided with multiple holes (3), the top of the top reef (2) is provided with a top opening (9), the bottom limiting mechanism (26) is set in the artificial hemispherical reef assembly (1), the snorkeling ball assembly (17) is linked to the bottom limiting mechanism (26), and the snorkeling ball assembly (17) is movably locked in the top opening (9); The artificial hemispherical reef assembly (1) also includes multiple connecting rods (14) and a support (15). One end of the connecting rod (14) is connected to the push rod (11), and the other end is connected to the support (15). The support (15) is in contact with the outer surface of the buoy assembly (17). The snorkeling ball assembly (17) includes a ball (21), a top electric valve (18), a bottom electric valve (28), a float retainer (19), and an electromagnetic clamp (20). The ball (21) is located between the top opening (9) and multiple supports (15). The bottom electric valve (28) is located at the bottom of the ball (21). The electromagnetic clamp (20) is fixedly connected to the top of the ball (21). The float retainer (19) is detachably engaged with the electromagnetic clamp (20). The top electric valve (18) is located on the float retainer (19).

2. The wave-dissipating oyster reef for ecological seawall engineering according to claim 1, characterized in that: The artificial hemispherical reef assembly (1) also includes multiple sliding sleeves (12) and ejector rods (11). An opening (13) is provided in the slot (10). The sliding sleeves (12) are located inside the mounting support frame (8). The sliding sleeves (12) correspond to the openings (13). The ejector rods (11) are slidably engaged in the sliding sleeves (12).

3. The wave-dissipating oyster reef for ecological seawall engineering according to claim 2, characterized in that: The opening area of ​​the top opening (9) is larger than the area of ​​the float shackle (19). The snorkeling ball assembly (17) also includes a compressed air pump (27), which is located inside the ball (21). The top air inlet of the compressed air pump (27) is connected to the top electric valve (18).

4. The wave-dissipating oyster reef for ecological seawall engineering according to claim 3, characterized in that: The snorkeling ball assembly (17) also includes an electric movable sleeve (29) and a connecting pipe (16). One end of the connecting pipe (16) is located at the bottom of the electromagnetic clamp (20), and the other end is connected to the compressed air pump (27). The electric movable sleeve (29) is slidably sleeved in the connecting pipe (16), and the electric movable sleeve (29) is connected to the top electric valve (18).

5. The wave-dissipating oyster reef for ecological seawall engineering according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom limiting mechanism (26) includes a mounting plate (22) and a plurality of limiting cables (25), the mounting plate (22) being connected to the bottom of the sphere (21) via the plurality of limiting cables (25).

6. The wave-dissipating oyster reef for ecological seawall engineering according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom limiting mechanism (26) also includes a take-up mechanism (23) and a guide wire (24). The take-up mechanism (23) is located on the seabed. One end of the guide wire (24) is connected to the mounting plate (22), and the other end is wound around the movable end of the take-up mechanism (23).

7. A wave-dissipating oyster reef for ecological seawall engineering according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes multiple pre-embedded support rods (7), which are set at the bottom of the mounting support frame (8) at equal angles to the center of the mounting support frame (8).

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