Hexagonal prism type artificial fish reef

Abstract

The application discloses a hexagonal prism type artificial fish reef, and relates to the technical field of artificial fish reefs, which comprises a glass fiber reinforced plastic plate, a plurality of coral culture structures are arranged on the glass fiber reinforced plastic plate, a concrete frame is arranged on the bottom surface of the glass fiber reinforced plastic plate, a concrete bottom plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the concrete frame, a series connection structure is arranged between the glass fiber reinforced plastic plate and the concrete bottom plate, and the series connection structure is used for attracting fish schools. The application not only has the fish-attracting effect of the artificial fish reef, but also has the functions of seaweed cultivation and coral reef restoration, efficiently utilizes the vertical space of the sea, and has a positive effect on tropical near-shore resource recovery.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of artificial reef technology, and more particularly to a hexagonal prism-shaped artificial reef. Background Technology

[0002] With social development and the advancement of science and technology, people's exploration and understanding of the ocean have become increasingly in-depth. However, in recent years, due to disorderly development by humans, the marine ecological environment has deteriorated and fishery resources have been severely overdrawn. To stop this phenomenon, it is necessary to restore the marine ecosystem. At present, the construction of artificial reefs is one of the important means to improve the marine ecological environment.

[0003] Artificial reefs are man-made structures erected in the sea to improve the marine ecological environment and provide a suitable habitat for fish and other marine life to grow, develop, reproduce, and be protected. They are an effective technical measure for protecting and increasing nearshore fishery resources. Currently, the construction of artificial reefs is widely carried out both domestically and internationally for the restoration of nearshore marine habitats and fishing grounds, with good results achieved.

[0004] Coral reefs are structures formed by animals of the order Scleractinia. These structures can significantly impact the physical and ecological conditions of their surrounding environment. Algae and polychaetes attached to the surface of coral reefs are important marine food sources, making them crucial for seafood production. Furthermore, coral reefs are a treasure trove of raw materials for some industrial and novel marine pharmaceuticals, thus making their restoration and cultivation significant. Algae are among the most important primary producers on Earth and major contributors to the planet's carbon sink. Many types of seaweed require cultivation in marine environments due to their high nutritional, medicinal, industrial, and ecological value. However, current artificial reef designs rarely integrate seaweed cultivation with coral reef restoration.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a hexagonal prism-shaped artificial reef to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned technologies. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a hexagonal prism-shaped artificial reef to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following solution: The present invention provides a hexagonal prism-shaped artificial reef, comprising a fiberglass plate, wherein a plurality of coral farming structures are provided on the fiberglass plate, a concrete frame is installed on the bottom surface of the fiberglass plate, a concrete base plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the concrete frame, and a series structure is provided between the fiberglass plate and the concrete base plate, the series structure being used to attract fish.

[0008] Preferably, the series structure includes several coconut shells, which are strung together by ropes. The horizontally strung coconut shells are laid in a circular array on the concrete base plate, and the vertically strung coconut shells are fixed below the coral farming structure.

[0009] Preferably, the coral farming structure includes through holes formed on the fiberglass plate, with a plurality of through holes forming an inner ring and an outer ring, and small holes on both sides of the through holes, through which the rope passes and is bound to the fiberglass plate.

[0010] Preferably, the connection between the concrete frame and the fiberglass plate is provided with an inlay structure, the inlay structure including a plurality of small holes formed on the fiberglass plate, and a pin is fixedly connected to the top of the concrete frame, the pin being adapted to the small holes.

[0011] Preferably, the fiberglass plate has a plurality of large holes arranged in a ring array, and the large holes are located between the inner and outer rings of the through hole.

[0012] Preferably, the number of through holes is 15-20.

[0013] This invention discloses the following technical effects: It combines four functions—fish gathering, coral cultivation, seaweed cultivation, and benthic organism enrichment—to form a virtuous cycle of complementary functions. The overall structure is hexagonal prism-shaped and constructed of reinforced concrete. It consists of three layers: the top layer is a transparent fiberglass plate for coral cultivation; the middle layer, tied to pillars with hemp rope, is for seaweed cultivation; and the bottom layer employs a series structure for benthic organism enrichment. The selection of small algae for cultivation provides sufficient oxygen to the corals without affecting their growth, while also offering some protection for small fish and juveniles. The bottom design for benthic organism aggregation effectively degrades fish waste, and the resulting organic matter promotes the growth of upper-layer algae, forming a virtuous cycle of energy. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4This is a structural schematic diagram of the concrete frame connection of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the coral farming structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the seaweed cultivation area of ​​the present invention;

[0021] In the picture: 1. Fiberglass plate; 2. Inlaid structure; 3. Concrete frame; 4. Concrete base slab; 5. Coral farming structure; 6. Coconut shell; 7. Rope. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0024] Reference Figures 1-6 As shown, this embodiment provides a hexagonal prism-shaped artificial reef, including a fiberglass plate 1, a plurality of coral farming structures 5 on the fiberglass plate 1, a concrete frame 3 installed on the bottom surface of the fiberglass plate 1, a concrete base plate 4 fixed to the bottom of the concrete frame 3, and a series structure between the fiberglass plate 1 and the concrete base plate 4, the series structure being used to attract fish.

[0025] The coral cultivation structure 5 on the fiberglass plate 1 can be used to cultivate corals. Hemp ropes are tied to the columns of the concrete frame 3 to form a fishing net, thus creating a seaweed cultivation area. Small algae suitable for tropical seas are selected for cultivation (large algae compete with coral reef growth). Photosynthesis provides a large amount of oxygen to the coral reef on the top plate. The glass plate used for the top plate has good light transmittance, which also facilitates seaweed growth. The diagonal length of the fiberglass plate 1 is 2m, and the diagonal length of the concrete base plate 4 is 2.8m, which is larger than the fiberglass plate 1 to increase the weight of the artificial reef and improve its stability. The series structure can improve the fish-attracting effect of the artificial reef. The concrete frame 3 is made of 0.05m reinforced concrete spliced ​​together, with a height of 1m, to improve stability. This invention designs an artificial reef with a small footprint and efficient space utilization. It combines coral reef construction with artificial reef design, incorporating fish-attracting effects while protecting coral reef growth. To reduce casting difficulty, a simple and ingeniously designed artificial reef structure is selected. Materials with minimal or no environmental impact are chosen to protect the environment. This invention not only provides the fish-attracting effect of artificial reefs but also functions as seaweed cultivation and coral reef restoration, efficiently utilizing vertical marine space and playing a positive role in the restoration of tropical nearshore resources.

[0026] Further optimization of the design involves a series of coconut shells 6 connected together by ropes 7. Horizontally connected coconut shells 6 are arranged in a circular array on a concrete base slab 4, while vertically connected coconut shells 6 are fixed below the coral aquaculture structure 5. Each coconut shell 6 is cut in half; one half is connected in the middle by ropes 7 and tied to the concrete base slab 4 to attract benthic animals and strata fish. The other half is strung together with ropes 7 and suspended below the fiberglass plate 1 to enhance the fish-attracting effect of the reef. The design of the coconut shells 6 incorporates environmental protection principles, not only saving costs but also playing a positive role in protecting the ecological environment. The overall design is simple, low-cost, and makes reasonable use of the abundant coconut resources in tropical regions.

[0027] Further optimizing the design, the coral farming structure 5 includes through holes in the fiberglass plate 1, with several through holes forming an inner and outer ring. Small holes are provided on both sides of the through holes, through which ropes 7 pass and are connected to the fiberglass plate 1. The diameter of the small holes is 0.05m, which facilitates fixing coconut shells 6 to the fiberglass plate 1 with ropes 7.

[0028] The design is further optimized by inlaying a structure 2 at the connection between the concrete frame 3 and the fiberglass plate 1. The inlaying structure 2 includes several small holes in the fiberglass plate 1, and a pin is fixed to the top of the concrete frame 3, which is compatible with the small holes. The fiberglass plate 1 is connected to the concrete frame 3 at its six corners using an inlaying method. This modular design facilitates transportation and deployment.

[0029] A further optimized design involves several large holes on the fiberglass plate 1, arranged in a ring-shaped array, with the large holes located between the inner and outer rings of the through holes. In this application, the fiberglass plate 1 has six large holes, facilitating the movement of fish inside and outside the artificial reef.

[0030] A further optimized design incorporates 15-20 through holes. In this application, the fiberglass plate 1 has 18 through holes for securing the coconut shell 6, which serves as a substrate for coral cultivation.

[0031] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this invention, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

[0032] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Various modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A hexagonal prism type artificial reef, characterized by: The utility model relates to a coral reef artificial breeding device, including glass steel plate (1), a plurality of coral culture structures (5) are equipped on the glass steel plate (1), the bottom surface of glass steel plate (1) is installed with concrete frame (3), the bottom of concrete frame (3) is fixed with concrete bottom plate (4), and the series connection structure is equipped between glass steel plate (1) and concrete bottom plate (4), and the series connection structure is used to attract fish shoal. The series connection structure includes a plurality of coconut shells (6), a plurality of coconut shells (6) are connected by rope (7), the horizontal series connection coconut shell (6) annular array is laid on the concrete bottom plate (4), and the vertical series connection coconut shell (6) is fixed below the coral culture structure (5);The coconut shell (6) is cut into two halves, a part of the middle is connected with the rope (7), is bound at the concrete bottom plate (4), is used to attract benthic animals and stratum fish;Another part is hung in the glass steel plate (1) with the rope (7) and is suspended with the coconut shell (6), to improve the fish collecting effect of fish reef; The coral culture structure (5) includes the through hole being opened in the glass steel plate (1), a plurality of through holes are surrounded into inner ring and outer ring, the through hole both sides are equipped with small hole, the rope (7) passes through the small hole and is bound with the glass steel plate (1) connection; The concrete frame (3) and the glass steel plate (1) junction are equipped with inlay structure (2), the inlay structure (2) includes a plurality of small holes being opened in the glass steel plate (1), the concrete frame (3) top is fixed with pin shaft, and the pin shaft is adapted with the small hole.

2. The hexagonal column type artificial reef according to claim 1, characterized by: The glass steel plate (1) is equipped with a plurality of big holes, the big hole annular array distribution, and the big hole is located between the inner ring and the outer ring of the through hole.

3. The hexagonal column type artificial reef according to claim 1, characterized by: The number of through holes is 15-20.

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