Ultrasonic algae control device

The design of the buoyancy chamber and underwater propulsion device enhances the mobility of the ultrasonic algae control device, solving the problem of poor mobility of existing devices and enabling flexible treatment of cyanobacteria.

CN121181084APending Publication Date: 2025-12-23CHINESE RES ACAD OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCI
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Application Number
CN202511335808.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-18
Publication Date
2025-12-23

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Technical Problem

Existing ultrasonic algae control devices have poor mobility and are difficult to move flexibly, which limits the efficiency of cyanobacteria treatment.

Method used

The device is designed with a buoyancy chamber to keep it afloat on the water surface, combined with an underwater propulsion system to provide power and enhance maneuverability. It is also equipped with a course adjustment device and a multi-functional collection head to meet the algae collection needs at different depths.

Benefits of technology

It achieves flexibility and mobility in cyanobacteria treatment, improves treatment efficiency, and can be used alone or in conjunction with a ship in different waters, thus reducing energy consumption.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of water environment algae treatment, and discloses an ultrasonic algae control device which comprises a main body structure, an inlet and an outlet are formed in the front side and the rear side of the main body structure respectively, a treatment bin communicated with the inlet and the outlet is arranged in the main body structure, and buoyancy bins are arranged on the two sides of the treatment bin; an ultrasonic generating device is arranged in the treatment bin, and an underwater pushing device is arranged in the treatment bin and is arranged close to the outlet. Through the design of the buoyancy bin, the main body structure can float in a water body, and the immersion depth of the main body structure can ensure that the lower edge of the inlet is located below the water surface; the underwater pushing device can provide advancing power for the main body structure, so that the main body structure can be conveniently moved, and the maneuverability during blue-green algae treatment is improved; the ship can be used in cooperation with an external consignment ship body and can also be used independently, and the ship has the advantage of being flexible and maneuvering.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of water environment algae treatment, and particularly relates to an ultrasonic algae control device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Blue-green algae bloom is one of the major environmental problems faced by global water bodies, especially in eutrophic lakes, overpopulation of blue-green algae can lead to water quality deterioration, imbalance of water ecological system, and produce algal toxins to threaten water ecological safety. Because the growth cycle of blue-green algae is short, it has pseudo-vacuoles, which can realize rising or falling in water body by adjusting buoyancy, and accordingly can obtain competitive advantage in water body.

[0003] Blue-green algae pseudo-vacuoles are easy to break under certain conditions (such as ultrasonic effect), and after the pseudo-vacuoles break, they lose buoyancy and sink to the bottom, are eaten by benthic animals or naturally die after losing photosynthesis.

[0004] Most of the existing ultrasonic algae control devices are fixed, although they can achieve the effect of treating blue-green algae, but they have poor mobility and are inconvenient to move. SUMMARY

[0005] Based on the above problems, the purpose of the present application is to provide an ultrasonic algae control device to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0006] The present application adopts the following technical scheme:

[0007] The present application provides an ultrasonic algae control device, comprising:

[0008] A main body structure, the front and rear sides of the main body structure are respectively provided with an inlet and an outlet, and a treatment bin in communication with the inlet and the outlet is arranged inside the main body structure, and the two sides of the treatment bin are provided with buoyancy bins;

[0009] An ultrasonic wave generating device is arranged inside the treatment bin;

[0010] An underwater pushing device is arranged in the treatment bin and close to the outlet.

[0011] Further, it further comprises an algae collection head connected to the front side of the main body structure and corresponding to the inlet;

[0012] The algae collection head comprises side plates one arranged side by side on the two sides of the main body structure, a bottom plate one is arranged between the two side plates one, the bottom plate one is rotationally connected with the side plate one on the side close to the inlet, and the other side is inclined upward away from the inlet and is limitingly connected with the side plate one through a limiting structure.

[0013] Further, the limiting structure comprises a plug-in part arranged on the bottom plate, and a plurality of plug-in slots are arranged on the side plate, and the plug-in part is arranged in one of the plug-in slots.

[0014] Further, the plug-in part comprises a threaded sleeve connected with the bottom plate, and a plug-in bolt is arranged in the threaded sleeve and arranged in one of the plug-in slots.

[0015] Further, the algae collecting head is arranged on the front side of the main body structure and corresponds to the inlet.

[0016] The algae collecting head comprises two side plates arranged on the two sides of the main body structure, and the two side plates are arranged in a spreader shape, and the bottom of the side plate is arranged upward from back to front; a bottom plate is arranged between the two side plates, and the bottom of the side plate is connected with the bottom plate through a telescopic flexible connection; the bottom plate is connected with the side plate on one side close to the inlet, and a rigid telescopic structure is hinged on the other side, and the end of the rigid telescopic structure is hinged on the main body structure.

[0017] Further, the rigid telescopic structure comprises a rod body hinged with the bottom plate, and the rod body is arranged in the mounting sleeve and connected with the mounting sleeve through sliding connection on the side away from the bottom plate, and the end of the mounting sleeve is hinged on the main body structure; a limiting assembly is arranged on the mounting sleeve, and the rod body is limited with the mounting sleeve through the limiting assembly.

[0018] Further, the limiting assembly comprises a limiting sleeve fixed on the end of the mounting sleeve, and a limiting screw is arranged in the limiting sleeve; a plurality of limiting holes are arranged on the rod body along the axis direction, and one end of the limiting screw is arranged in one of the limiting holes, and the other end of the limiting screw is arranged outside the limiting sleeve and connected with an operating block; a spring is arranged on the outer periphery of the limiting screw, and one end of the spring is connected with the inner wall of the limiting sleeve, and the other end of the spring is connected with the rod body.

[0019] Further, the inside of the main body structure is provided with a storage compartment, and the storage compartment is arranged above the processing compartment.

[0020] Further, the rear side of the main body structure is provided with a heading adjusting device, and the heading adjusting device comprises a rudder arranged on the side close to the outlet, and the rudder is connected with a rudder mechanism, and the rudder mechanism is arranged in the storage compartment.

[0021] Further, the inside of the processing bin is provided with a plurality of partitions arranged at intervals from front to back, and the plurality of partitions are arranged in an upper and lower staggered manner.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the present application has the beneficial technical effects that:

[0023] Through the design of the buoyancy bin, the main body structure can float in the water body, and the draft depth of the main body structure can ensure that the lower edge of the inlet is below the water surface; the underwater pushing device provided can provide power for the forward movement of the main body structure, facilitating the position movement of the main body structure and improving the maneuverability during blue-green algae treatment; the present application can be used in cooperation with an external shipping ship body or can be used alone, and has the advantages of flexibility and maneuverability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] The present application will be further described below in combination with the description of the drawings.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the ultrasonic algae control device of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0026] Figure 2 It is a planar sectional view of the ultrasonic algae control device of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0027] Figure 3 It is another planar sectional view of the ultrasonic algae control device of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0028] Figure 4 It is a perspective view of the ultrasonic algae control device of the second embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Figure 5 It is a perspective view of the algae collection head of the second embodiment of the present application.

[0030] Figure 6 It is a perspective view of the limiting structure of the second embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Figure 7 It is a perspective view of the ultrasonic algae control device of the third embodiment of the present application.

[0032] Figure 8 It is a perspective view of the rigid telescopic structure of the third embodiment of the present application.

[0033] Figure 9 It is a planar sectional view of the limiting assembly of the third embodiment of the present application.

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Main structure; 11. Box body; 12. Connecting ear plate; 101. Inlet; 102. Outlet; 103. Processing chamber; 104. Buoyancy chamber; 105. Storage chamber; 106. Partition; 2. Algae collection head; 21. Side plate one; 210. Insertion groove; 22. Bottom plate one; 23. Limiting structure; 231. Insertion part; 2311. Threaded sleeve; 2312. Insertion bolt; 24. Side plate 25. Base plate 2; 26. Telescopic flexible connection; 27. Rigid telescopic structure; 271. Rod; 2710. Limiting hole; 272. Mounting sleeve; 273. Limiting assembly; 2731. Limiting sleeve; 2732. Limiting screw; 2733. Operating block; 2734. Spring; 3. Ultrasonic generating device; 4. Underwater propulsion device; 5. Heading adjustment device; 51. Rudder; 52. Servo; 6. Refueling pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0036] Example 1

[0037] like Figures 1-3 As shown in the figure, this embodiment discloses an ultrasonic algae control device, including a main structure 1. The main structure 1 has an inlet 101 and an outlet 102 on its front and rear sides, respectively. The main structure 1 has a processing chamber 103 that is connected to the inlet 101 and the outlet 102, respectively. The processing chamber 103 has buoyancy chambers 104 on both sides. The processing chamber 103 has an ultrasonic generator 3 inside and an underwater propulsion device 4 inside. The underwater propulsion device 4 is located near the outlet 102.

[0038] In this first embodiment, the main structure 1 includes a box 11 made of stainless steel plate, and a connecting lug 12 is fixed to the top of the box 11 to be connected to the external transport vessel by ropes; the processing chamber 103 is arranged horizontally in the box 11, and the buoyancy chamber 104 is arranged on the left and right sides of the processing chamber 103; the ultrasonic generator 3 is used to emit ultrasonic waves to break up the pseudo-vacuoles and other cavity structures of cyanobacteria through cavitation; the ultrasonic generator 3 can be set at the top of the processing chamber 103 or at the bottom of the processing chamber 103; the number of underwater propulsion devices 4 can be set to multiple, and multiple underwater propulsion devices 4 are correspondingly arranged on the two side walls of the processing chamber 103 near the outlet 102.

[0039] The application is first connected with the connecting lug 12 through the rope when it is launched for the first time, and the towing hull provides a traction force to drag the algae control device to the water area to be treated; then the underwater pushing device 4 is started, the towing hull moves forward along the set direction, and the algae-rich water continuously enters the treatment bin 103 through the inlet 101 by the traction force of the towing hull and the power of the underwater pushing device 4; the cavities of the pseudo vacuoles of the blue algae are broken by the ultrasonic waves emitted by the ultrasonic wave generating device 3; at the same time, the towing hull continues to move forward, and new algae-rich water continuously enters the treatment bin 103 under the movement of the towing hull and the power of the underwater pushing device 4, and the new algae-rich water discharges the algae-rich water treated by the ultrasonic waves from the outlet 102 under the push flow, to complete a working cycle.

[0040] It is worth noting that the application can also not rely on the towing hull after reaching the water area to be treated, but rely on the multiple underwater pushing devices 4 to provide the power for the forward movement of the algae control device, and the blue algae can also be treated.

[0041] By the design of the buoyancy bin 104, the main body structure 1 can float in the water body, and the draft depth of the main body structure 1 can ensure that the lower edge of the inlet 101 is below the water surface; the underwater pushing device 4 can provide the power for the forward movement of the main body structure 1, facilitate the position movement of the main body structure 1, and improve the maneuverability during the treatment of the blue algae; the application can be used in cooperation with the towing hull outside or can be used alone, and has the advantages of flexibility and maneuverability.

[0042] Further optimization scheme, the inside of the main body structure 1 is provided with a storage bin 105, the storage bin 105 is located above the treatment bin 103; the rear side of the main body structure 1 is provided with a heading adjusting device 5, the heading adjusting device 5 includes a rudder 51 arranged on the side close to the outlet 102, the rudder 51 is connected with a steering gear 52, and the steering gear 52 is arranged in the storage bin 105.

[0043] In the embodiment one, the storage bin 105 is arranged in the box body 11, and the storage bin 105 and the treatment bin 103 are arranged in a double-layer structure. The storage bin 105 is used for placing equipment, and the equipment can include a generator and a power battery. The generator can be an oil-fired generator, the top of the box body 11 is fixed with a refueling pipe 6, and the top of the refueling pipe 6 is threadedly connected with a cover body. After the cover body is opened, the refueling pipe 6 can be used to supplement fuel for the oil-fired generator, so that the power generation needs of the oil-fired generator are met. The electric energy generated by the oil-fired generator can be stored in the power battery, and the power battery is used to supply electric energy for the electric equipment such as the ultrasonic wave generating device 3, the underwater pushing device 4 and the steering gear 52. The rudder 51 can be controlled by the steering gear 52 to adjust the direction of the main body structure 1, and the direction adjustment can be realized by remote control.

[0044] Further optimization scheme, the inside of the treatment bin 103 is spaced from front to back by a plurality of partitions 106, and the plurality of partitions 106 are arranged in an alternating staggered manner.

[0045] In the first embodiment, the number of ultrasonic wave generating devices 3 is multiple, and a plurality of partitions 106 are arranged in the inside of the treatment bin 103 to form a wave-shaped flow channel, so that the time of algae in the treatment bin 103 is prolonged, thereby improving the treatment effect on algae.

[0046] Embodiment two

[0047] As Figures 4-6 shown, based on the above-mentioned first embodiment, the difference between the second embodiment and the above-mentioned first embodiment is that in the second embodiment, the front side of the main body structure 1 is connected with the algae collection head 2, and the algae collection head 2 corresponds to the inlet 101; the algae collection head 2 includes the side plates one 21 fixed side by side on both sides of the main body structure 1, and the bottom plate one 22 is arranged between the two side plates one 21, and the bottom plate one 22 is rotatably connected with the side plate one 21 on the side close to the inlet 101, and is arranged to be inclined upward on the other side away from the inlet 101, and is limitedly connected with the side plate one 21 through the limiting structure 23.

[0048] In the second embodiment, the algae collection head 2 is arranged on the front side of the box body 11, and is used for collecting algae, so that the algae enters the treatment bin 103 through the inlet 101; the bottom plate one 22 is rotatably connected with the corresponding side plate one 21 at both ends on the side close to the inlet 101, and can be limitedly fixed or released from the limiting fixation through the limiting structure 23; in this way, the inclination angle of the bottom plate one 22 can be adjusted.

[0049] By adjusting the inclination angle of the bottom plate one 22, the algae collection head 2 of the present application can collect algae of different depths as needed, achieve the effect of collecting algae at different periods, and improve the applicability of the present application.

[0050] Further optimization scheme, the limiting structure 23 includes the plug-in part 231 arranged on the bottom plate one 22, and the side plate one 21 is provided with a plurality of plug-in grooves 210 arranged at intervals, and the plurality of plug-in grooves 210 correspond to the movement track of the plug-in part 231, and the end of the plug-in part 231 is plugged into one of the plug-in grooves 210.

[0051] In the second embodiment, the plug-in part 231 and the plug-in groove 210 are plugged together to limit the fixing or release of the bottom plate one 22; by arranging a plurality of plug-in grooves 210, the angle adjustment effect of the bottom plate one 22 can be achieved.

[0052] Further optimization scheme, the plug-in part 231 includes a threaded sleeve 2311, the threaded sleeve 2311 is fixedly connected with the bottom plate one 22 through the connecting piece;The threaded sleeve 2311 is threadedly connected with the plug-in bolt 2312, and the screw rod end of the plug-in bolt 2312 is plugged into one of the plug-in slots 210. By screwing the plug-in bolt 2312, when the screw rod end of the plug-in bolt 2312 is inserted into one of the plug-in slots 210, the bottom plate one 22 can be fixed;When the screw rod end of the plug-in bolt 2312 is rotated out of the plug-in slot 210, the bottom plate one 22 can be released from the limiting and fixing.

[0053] Embodiment three

[0054] As Figures 7-9 shown, on the basis of the above embodiment one, the difference between the embodiment three and the above embodiment one is that: in the embodiment three, the front side of the main body structure 1 is connected with the algae collection head 2, and the algae collection head 2 corresponds to the inlet 101;The difference between the embodiment three and the above embodiment two is that: in the embodiment three, an algae collection head 2 different from the structure of the above embodiment two is provided.

[0055] The algae collection head 2 includes the side plate two 24 fixed on both sides of the main body structure 1, the two side plate two 24 are arranged in a figure eight shape, and the bottom of the side plate two 24 is inclined upward from back to front;A bottom plate two 25 is arranged between the two side plate two 24, and the bottom of the side plate two 24 is connected with the bottom plate two 25 through the telescopic flexible connection 26;The bottom plate two 25 is rotatably connected with the side plate two 24 on the side close to the inlet 101, and the other side is hingedly connected with the rigid telescopic structure 27, and the end of the rigid telescopic structure 27 is hingedly connected with the main body structure 1.

[0056] In the embodiment three, the telescopic flexible connection 26 can be made of rubber material, and the inclination angle of the bottom plate two 25 can be adjusted by the elongation or shortening of the rigid telescopic structure 27.

[0057] Further optimization scheme, the rigid telescopic structure 27 includes a rod body 271 hingedly connected with the bottom plate two 25, the rod body 271 extends into an installation sleeve 272 on the side away from the bottom plate two 25 and is slidably connected with the installation sleeve 272, and the end of the installation sleeve 272 is hingedly connected with the main body structure 1;A limiting assembly 273 is arranged on the installation sleeve 272, and the rod body 271 is limitedly matched with the installation sleeve 272 through the limiting assembly 273.

[0058] In the embodiment three, the end of the installation sleeve 272 is hingedly connected with the side of the box body 11, and the limiting assembly 273 can limit and fix or release the limiting and fixation of the rod body 271.

[0059] Specifically, the limiting assembly 273 comprises a limiting sleeve 2731 fixed at the end of the mounting sleeve 272, and a limiting screw 2732 is slidingly connected in the limiting sleeve 2731; a plurality of limiting holes 2710 are arranged at intervals on the rod body 271 in the axial direction, one end of the limiting screw 2732 is inserted into one of the limiting holes 2710, the other end of the limiting screw 2732 extends to the outside of the limiting sleeve 2731 and is fixedly connected with an operating block 2733; a spring 2734 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the limiting screw 2732, one end of the spring 2734 is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the limiting sleeve 2731, and the other end of the spring 2734 is fixedly connected with the rod body 271.

[0060] By pulling the operating block 2733 outward, the limiting screw 2732 is driven to move, and when the end of the limiting screw 2732 is separated from the limiting hole 2710, the limiting and fixing between the rod body 271 and the mounting sleeve 272 can be released.

[0061] It should be noted that the treatment bin 103 of the present application adopts a large space design, and the cyanobacteria run in plug flow in the treatment bin. The large space design allows more cyanobacteria to be treated and the treatment to be more complete. Through the design of the inlet 101, the outlet 102 and the algae collection head 2, the present application can collect algae at different depths in a targeted manner. Moreover, the device is used to generate the thrust of the water surge and the power of the underwater pushing device 4 to realize sample feeding and sample discharge, without the need to add a water pump to lift the sample, which can significantly reduce energy consumption.

[0062] The above-described embodiments are only preferred modes of the present application and do not limit the scope of the present application. Without departing from the design spirit of the present application, various modifications and improvements to the technical solutions of the present application made by those skilled in the art shall fall within the protection scope determined by the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. An ultrasonic algae control device, characterized in that: include: The main structure (1) has an inlet (101) and an outlet (102) on its front and rear sides respectively, and a processing chamber (103) connected to the inlet (101) and the outlet (102) respectively. Both sides of the processing chamber (103) are provided with buoyancy chambers (104). An ultrasonic generator (3) is disposed inside the processing chamber (103); An underwater propulsion device (4) is disposed inside the processing chamber (103) and near the outlet (102).

2. The ultrasonic algae control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an algae collection head (2), which is connected to the front side of the main structure (1) and corresponds to the inlet (101); The algae collection head (2) includes side plates (21) arranged side by side on both sides of the main structure (1), and a bottom plate (22) is provided between the two side plates (21). The bottom plate (22) is rotatably connected to the side plate (21) on the side near the inlet (101), and the other side is inclined upward in the direction away from the inlet (101), and is limited and connected to the side plate (21) by a limiting structure (23).

3. The ultrasonic algae control device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting structure (23) includes a plug-in part (231) provided on the base plate (22), and a plurality of spaced plug-in slots (210) are provided on the side plate (21). The plurality of plug-in slots (210) correspond to the movement trajectory of the plug-in part (231), and the end of the plug-in part (231) is inserted into one of the plug-in slots (210).

4. The ultrasonic algae control device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The insertion part (231) includes a threaded sleeve (2311), which is connected to the base plate (22) via a connector; the threaded sleeve (2311) is threaded with an insertion bolt (2312), and the screw end of the insertion bolt (2312) is inserted into one of the insertion slots (210).

5. The ultrasonic algae control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an algae collection head (2), which is connected to the front side of the main structure (1) and corresponds to the inlet (101); The algae collection head (2) includes two side plates (24) arranged on both sides of the main structure (1). The two side plates (24) are arranged in a figure-eight shape, and the bottom of the side plates (24) is inclined upward from back to front. A bottom plate (25) is provided between the two side plates (24). The bottom of the side plates (24) is connected to the bottom plate (25) through a retractable flexible connection (26). The bottom plate (25) is rotatably connected to the side plates (24) on one side near the inlet (101), and a rigid telescopic structure (27) is hinged on the other side. The end of the rigid telescopic structure (27) is hinged to the main structure (1).

6. The ultrasonic algae control device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rigid telescopic structure (27) includes a rod (271) hinged to the second base plate (25). The rod (271) extends into the mounting sleeve (272) on the side away from the second base plate (25) and is slidably connected thereto. The end of the mounting sleeve (272) is hinged to the main structure (1). A limiting component (273) is provided on the mounting sleeve (272), and the rod (271) is limited and engaged with the mounting sleeve (272) through the limiting component (273).

7. The ultrasonic algae control device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The limiting assembly (273) includes a limiting sleeve (2731) fixed to the end of the mounting sleeve (272), and a limiting screw (2732) is slidably connected in the limiting sleeve (2731); a plurality of limiting holes (2710) are provided on the rod body (271) along the axial direction, one end of the limiting screw (2732) is inserted into one of the limiting holes (2710), and the other end extends to the outside of the limiting sleeve (2731) and is connected to an operating block (2733); a spring (2734) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the limiting screw (2732), one end of the spring (2734) is connected to the inner wall of the limiting sleeve (2731), and the other end is connected to the rod body (271).

8. The ultrasonic algae control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main structure (1) has a storage compartment (105) inside, which is located above the processing compartment (103).

9. The ultrasonic algae control device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A heading adjustment device (5) is provided on the rear side of the main structure (1). The heading adjustment device (5) includes a rudder (51) located on the side near the outlet (102). The rudder (51) is connected to a servo motor (52), which is located inside the storage compartment (105).

10. The ultrasonic algae control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The processing chamber (103) has multiple partitions (106) arranged at intervals from front to back inside, and the multiple partitions (106) are arranged alternately up and down.

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