Solar ecological floating island for lake ecological restoration
By designing solar-powered ecological floating islands, combined with aerators and collection mechanisms, the problem of scattered floating garbage being difficult to clean up has been solved, achieving efficient water purification and lake ecological restoration.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422982497.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-04
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-04
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies are insufficient for efficiently cleaning up scattered floating debris, leading to ecological pollution of lakes. Furthermore, traditional cleaning methods are labor-intensive and inefficient, failing to meet the needs of lake ecological restoration.
Design a solar-powered ecological floating island that combines an aerator to increase dissolved oxygen, collects floating debris through a debris basket and collection mechanism, improves stability through a frame structure, and purifies water quality through a biofilm carrier.
It has improved water purification efficiency, enabled the efficient collection and cleaning of scattered floating garbage, and maintained the stability and health of the lake ecosystem.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of water environment management technology, and in particular to a solar-powered ecological floating island for lake ecological restoration. Background Technology
[0002] Ecological floating islands are a biotechnology used for water environment management. They purify water quality by placing plants in eutrophic waters with floating materials as substrates or carriers, and using the absorption or adsorption of plant roots to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus and organic pollutants in the water.
[0003] Because lakes have poor water flow and limited self-purification capacity, pollutants and nutrients easily accumulate in them, making them difficult to dilute or drain. This leads to water quality deterioration. Ecological floating islands can help restore the lake ecosystem, improve water quality, and ensure ecological stability. However, remediation after pollution is a long and difficult process, requiring simultaneous treatment of the pollution sources to maintain the health and stability of the lake ecosystem.
[0004] Among numerous sources of pollution, floating debris is one of the important factors affecting lake ecology. Floating debris contains pollutants such as plastics and chemicals. As this debris decomposes in the water, it releases toxic and harmful substances, polluting the water and reducing water quality. Furthermore, the decomposition process consumes a large amount of dissolved oxygen in the water, reducing the living space of aquatic organisms. In particular, when the debris contains organic matter, its decomposition further consumes oxygen, affecting the survival of aquatic organisms and leading to an imbalance in the lake's ecosystem.
[0005] Currently, the common method for cleaning up floating garbage is dredging. This method is mainly suitable for situations where floating garbage accumulates in large quantities due to its limited cleaning range. However, as the governance process progresses, the amount of floating garbage decreases and becomes more scattered. Cleaning it up by dredging is not only labor-intensive but also inefficient, making it difficult to meet the needs of lake ecological governance. Utility Model Content
[0006] To address or partially address the problems existing in related technologies, this application provides a solar-powered ecological floating island for lake ecological restoration. This device can purify lake water quality through aquatic plants while increasing dissolved oxygen in the water through an aerator, thereby improving water purification efficiency. Furthermore, by setting up a debris basket in conjunction with a collection mechanism, it can collect scattered floating garbage in the lake, alleviating water pollution problems.
[0007] This application provides a solar-powered ecological floating island for lake ecological restoration, comprising a frame, solar panels, a debris basket, a collection mechanism, and an aerator. The frame is equipped with debris baskets for collecting floating debris, and the debris baskets are provided with collection openings. A collection mechanism is installed at the collection openings, through which floating debris can be guided into the debris baskets. The frame is also equipped with an aerator and a solar panel for power supply.
[0008] Optionally, in some embodiments, the collection mechanism includes a bracket, a rotating shaft, a collection plate, and a motor. The bracket is fixedly connected to the frame, and a rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the bracket. A collection plate with a corresponding collection port is provided on the rotating shaft, and a motor for driving the rotating shaft is also mounted on the bracket.
[0009] Optionally, in some embodiments, a horn-shaped guide plate is installed at the collection port.
[0010] Optionally, in some embodiments, the frame has a circular structure and is divided into three layers: inner, middle and outer. The inner layer has a first floating plate fixedly installed, and a solar panel is installed on the first floating plate via a base frame. The middle layer has a second floating plate fixedly installed, and a first flower pot is provided on the second floating plate. The outer layer has a third floating plate fixedly installed, and a second flower pot is provided on the third floating plate.
[0011] Optionally, in some embodiments, a battery is fixed on the base frame.
[0012] Optionally, in some embodiments, a fixing ring is provided at the bottom of the frame near the collection port, and a fixing anchor is connected to the fixing ring by a rope.
[0013] Optionally, in some embodiments, a directional plate is provided at the bottom of the frame on the side away from the collection port, and the directional plate is perpendicular to the collection port.
[0014] Optionally, in some embodiments, filamentous biofilm carriers are uniformly disposed at the bottom of the frame.
[0015] The technical solution provided in this application may include the following beneficial effects:
[0016] This application utilizes an integrated frame design to increase resistance to water waves and ensure the stability of the device; by planting aquatic plants on the floating plate and using an aerator to increase dissolved oxygen in the water, the lake water quality is purified; and by setting up a debris basket with a collection mechanism, scattered floating garbage in the lake can be collected, alleviating water pollution problems and ensuring the restoration effect on the lake's ecology.
[0017] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description
[0018] The above and other objects, features and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the more detailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals generally represent the same components in the exemplary embodiments thereof.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this application;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of this application;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of this application;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of this application;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the organizational structure of the agency that collected this application;
[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the motion process of this application.
[0025] Figure label:
[0026] 1-Frame, 11-First floating plate, 12-Second floating plate, 13-First flowerpot, 14-Third floating plate, 15-Second flowerpot;
[0027] 2-Solar panel, 21-Base frame, 22-Mounting plate, 23-Battery;
[0028] 3-Miscellaneous waste basket, 31-Collection opening, 32-Guide plate;
[0029] 4-Collection mechanism, 41-Bracket, 42-Support plate, 43-Rotating shaft, 44-Collection plate, 45-First pulley, 46-Motor, 47-Second pulley, 48-Transmission belt;
[0030] 5-Fixed anchor, 51-Fixed ring; 6-Biofilm carrier, 61-Counterweight; 7-Aerator, 8-Oriented plate. Detailed Implementation
[0031] Embodiments of this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While embodiments of this application are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this application may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make this application more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of this application to those skilled in the art.
[0032] It should be understood that although the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., may be used in this application to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this application, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0033] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "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 application and simplifying the description, and do not 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 application.
[0034] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0035] Because lake surfaces are typically accompanied by waves, traditional spliced floating islands suffer from poor stability. These islands are prone to disintegration due to prolonged wave impact. Furthermore, given the generally considerable depth of lakes, using pile foundations to stabilize the floating islands is not only costly but also susceptible to damage at the anchoring points under wave impact, affecting the island's usability. Anchored semi-fixed structures can effectively mitigate the impact of waves on the floating islands. Therefore, this application proposes a solar-powered ecological floating island for lake ecological restoration.
[0036] See Figure 1A solar-powered floating ecological island for lake ecological restoration includes a frame 1, solar panels 2, debris baskets 3, a collection mechanism 4, and an aerator 7. The frame 1 is equipped with debris baskets 3 for collecting floating debris. Each debris basket 3 has a collection port 31, and the collection mechanism 4 is installed at the collection port 31. The collection mechanism 4 can guide the floating debris into the debris baskets 3. The frame 1 is also equipped with an aerator 7 and solar panels 2 for power supply. The aerator 7 can increase the dissolved oxygen in the lake water, thereby improving the water purification efficiency.
[0037] Further, see Figure 2 The frame 1 has a circular structure, divided into inner, middle, and outer layers. The inner layer has a first floating plate 11 fixedly installed, on which a solar panel 2 is mounted via a base frame 21. An aerator 7 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the first floating plate 11. The middle layer has a second floating plate 12 fixedly installed, on which a first flowerpot 13 is placed. The outer layer has a third floating plate 14 fixedly installed, on which a second flowerpot 15 is placed. Because the plants will grow taller over time, to avoid them blocking the solar panel 2, low-growing aquatic plants, such as canna lilies and water hyacinths, are prioritized for planting in the first flowerpot 13. Simultaneously, the plants in the outer and middle layers can reduce the impact of waves on the inner solar panel 2, improving its stability. To store the electrical energy generated by the solar panel 2, a mounting plate 22 is also installed on the base frame 21, on which a storage battery 23 is fixedly installed. The storage battery 23 is located below the solar panel 2 and can be sheltered from wind and rain by the solar panel 2.
[0038] See Figure 4 , 5 The collection mechanism 4 includes a support 41, a rotating shaft 43, a collection plate 44, and a motor 46. The support 41 is fixedly connected to the frame 1, and the rotating shaft 43 is rotatably mounted on the support 41. The collection plate 44 corresponding to the collection port is provided on the rotating shaft 43. A support plate 42 is also provided on the top of the support 41, and the motor 46 is fixedly mounted on the support plate 42. A first pulley 45 is fixedly connected to the end of the rotating shaft 43, and a second pulley 47 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 46. The first pulley 45 and the second pulley 47 are connected by a transmission belt 48. In use, the motor 46 drives the rotating shaft 43 to rotate, thereby driving the collection plate 44 to guide the floating garbage at the collection port 31 from the outside of the garbage basket 3 into the garbage basket 3 for unified collection. Furthermore, to improve the collection effect, a trumpet-shaped guide plate 32 is also fixedly installed at the collection port 31. The guide plate 32 can concentrate the floating garbage at the collection port 31, thereby facilitating the collection by the collection mechanism 4.
[0039] See Figure 4A fixing ring 51 is provided at the bottom of frame 1 near the collection port 31, and a fixing anchor 5 is connected to the fixing ring 51 by a rope; and a directional plate 8 is provided at the bottom of frame 1 away from the collection port 31, the directional plate 8 being perpendicular to the cross-section of the collection port 31. See Figure 6 When in use, the anchor 5 is thrown into the lake to fix the frame 1. If the orientation of the directional plate 8 is not parallel to the direction of the wave movement, the area of the directional plate 8 that is impacted by the wave is large. Under the impact of the wave, the frame 1 will rotate around the fixed ring 51 until the directional plate 8 is parallel to the direction of the wave movement. At this time, the collection port 31 is facing the direction of the wave movement. The floating garbage will gather at the collection port 31 under the action of the wave, which is convenient for the collection mechanism 4 to collect.
[0040] See Figure 3 At the bottom of the frame 1, filamentous biofilm carriers 6 are evenly distributed. These carriers are covered with a rich microbial community, including bacteria, fungi, and algae. Through their life activities, these microorganisms can effectively degrade pollutants such as organic matter, nitrogen, and phosphorus in the water, thus helping to purify the water. Furthermore, the roots of the floating island plants can interact with the microorganisms, promoting plant growth. Simultaneously, the secretions from the plant roots provide nutrients for the microorganisms, forming a mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship and improving the water purification effect. To prevent the biofilm carriers 6 from floating, a counterweight 61 is also attached to their bottom.
[0041] Based on the above embodiments, since some floating debris is in the form of flexible filaments, it can become entangled in the waste basket 3, making it difficult to remove by dredging. Over time, this debris accumulates, potentially polluting the lake's water quality if left unattended. Therefore, to facilitate the removal of debris entangled in the waste basket 3, it can be secured to the outside of the frame 1 using cable ties during installation. When cleaning the basket 3, the cable ties can be removed to detach it from the frame 1. Furthermore, given the large size of the waste basket 3, which makes transportation and disassembly inconvenient, it can be designed as a segmented structure. Adjacent segments can be connected by cable ties or snap fasteners, forming a complete circular waste basket 3 upon assembly. The segmented design also facilitates the removal of debris entangled in the waste basket 3 by workers.
[0042] Specific work process:
[0043] The frame 1 is moved to the designated position and fixed by the anchor 5. The directional plate 8 is used to make the collection port 31 face the direction of the wave movement. With the help of the guide plate 32, the floating garbage is collected at the collection port 31. The motor 46 drives the collection plate 44 to rotate, thereby guiding the floating garbage from the outside of the garbage basket 3 into the garbage basket 3. Every once in a while, the staff will collect the floating garbage in the garbage basket 3 to complete the cleaning.
[0044] Finally, it should be noted that in this document, relationships such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "include," "contain," or any other variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0045] The various embodiments of this application have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.
Claims
1. A solar-powered ecological floating island for lake ecological restoration, characterized in that: The system includes a frame (1), a solar panel (2), a waste basket (3), a collection mechanism (4), and an aerator (7). The frame (1) is equipped with a waste basket (3) for collecting floating garbage. The waste basket (3) has a collection port (31) and a collection mechanism (4) is installed at the collection port (31). The floating garbage can be guided into the waste basket (3) through the collection mechanism (4). The frame (1) is also equipped with an aerator (7) and a solar panel (2) for power supply.
2. The solar-powered ecological floating island for lake ecological restoration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collecting mechanism (4) includes a bracket (41), a rotating shaft (43), a collecting plate (44), and a motor (46). The bracket (41) is fixedly connected to the frame (1), and the rotating shaft (43) is rotatably mounted on the bracket (41). The collecting plate (44) corresponding to the collecting port (31) is provided on the rotating shaft (43). The motor (46) for driving the rotating shaft (43) is also mounted on the bracket (41).
3. The solar-powered ecological floating island for lake ecological restoration according to claim 2, characterized in that: A horn-shaped guide plate (32) is installed at the collection port (31).
4. The solar-powered ecological floating island for lake ecological restoration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) has a circular structure and is divided into three layers: inner, middle and outer. The inner layer has a first floating plate (11) fixedly installed, and a solar panel (2) is installed on the first floating plate (11) through the base frame (21). The middle layer has a second floating plate (12) fixedly installed, and a first flower pot (13) is set on the second floating plate (12). The outer layer has a third floating plate (14) fixedly installed, and a second flower pot (15) is set on the third floating plate (14).
5. The solar-powered ecological floating island for lake ecological restoration according to claim 4, characterized in that: A storage battery (23) is fixed on the base frame (21).
6. The solar-powered ecological floating island for lake ecological restoration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the frame (1) is provided with a fixing ring (51) near the collection port (31), and the fixing ring (51) is connected to the fixing anchor (5) by a rope.
7. The solar-powered ecological floating island for lake ecological restoration according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom of the frame (1) is provided with an orientation plate (8) on the side away from the collection port (31), and the orientation plate (8) is perpendicular to the collection port (31).
8. The solar-powered ecological floating island for lake ecological restoration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the frame (1) is uniformly provided with filamentous biofilm carriers (6).