Floating wetland with anti-blocking function
By designing a scraper and motor drive system on the floating wetland, combined with solar power and a positioning unit, the problem of blockage caused by attached materials in the floating wetland is solved, achieving smooth water flow and automated management, extending the service life of the wetland and improving the water purification effect.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520214810.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-11
AI Technical Summary
When the filler layer of a floating wetland is blocked by deposits, water flow is obstructed, affecting the activity of the biofilm and the wetland treatment effect. Long-term blockage will shorten its service life.
A system with a scraper and motor drive was designed to periodically scrape off deposits on the surface of the float, ensuring smooth water flow by combining solar power and a positioning unit, and optimizing the angle of the solar panel with a light intensity sensor to improve efficiency.
It effectively prevents blockages, ensures smooth water flow, extends the lifespan of wetlands, improves water purification and plant growth efficiency, and enables automated management.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of water purification technology, and in particular to a floating wetland with anti-clogging function. Background Technology
[0002] Floating wetlands, also known as floating wetlands or floating paddy fields, originated from tools used by ancient southern farmers to cultivate crops on water. Combined with modern ecological floating island technology for surface water management, they form a new type of environmentally friendly device for surface water treatment. Floating wetlands integrate aquatic greening, algae control, microbial technology, and ecological techniques. Based on applicable water body types, they are classified as river type, reservoir type, lake type, and oxidation pond type. Based on purpose, they are classified as algae control type, reoxygenation type, and water landscape type. They are generally constructed from plant fibers, polyester fibers, a stainless steel frame, a buoyancy carrier, and a fixing device. Aquatic plants, hydroponic plants, and some terrestrial plants are planted on them.
[0003] The packing layer is a crucial component of floating wetlands. It primarily purifies water through physical filtration, biological adsorption and degradation, and plant absorption. The packing layer, such as sand and soil, has good permeability, allowing water to flow within it. As water flows through the wetland, the pores and gaps in the packing layer trap suspended solids and particulate matter, acting as a preliminary filter. Microorganisms within the packing layer form biofilms through contact oxidation, continuously removing pollutants from the water. Microorganisms convert organic pollutants into harmless substances through nitrification and denitrification, while simultaneously promoting the recycling of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. Furthermore, the packing layer itself may also adsorb and precipitate pollutants from wastewater.
[0004] Due to water quality issues, deposits often adhere to the surface of floating wetlands. These impurities obstruct water flow within the packing layer, slowing the flow and reducing oxygen supply, thus affecting biofilm adhesion and activity. Over time, the deposits thicken within the packing material, gradually decreasing the wetland system's treatment efficiency. Long-term, severe blockage deteriorates the wetland's hydraulic performance, impacting water flow paths and ultimately severely affecting its treatment effectiveness and lifespan. Utility Model Content
[0005] This application provides a floating wetland with anti-clogging function to address the problem that, as the inventors have recognized, water quality often leads to the adhesion of deposits to the surface of floating wetlands. This impurity buildup obstructs water flow within the packing layer, slowing the water flow and reducing oxygen supply, thus affecting biofilm adhesion and activity. Over time, the deposits accumulate in the packing layer, gradually decreasing the wetland system's treatment efficiency. Long-term, severe clogging deteriorates the wetland's hydraulic performance, affecting water flow paths and ultimately severely impacting the wetland's treatment effectiveness and lifespan.
[0006] This application provides a floating wetland with anti-clogging function, including a float body, a floating plate on the surface of the float body, a groove inside the floating plate, a ring plate slidably connected inside the groove, teeth on the surface of the ring plate, a motor inside the floating plate, a gear extending from the output end of the motor into the groove, the surface of the gear meshing with the surface of the teeth, a scraper extending from the bottom of the ring plate to the outside of the floating plate, the surface of the scraper abutting against the surface of the float body, a planting tray, a planting layer and a filler layer arranged sequentially from top to bottom inside the float body, and water passage holes on the surface of the float body and on the surface of the filler layer.
[0007] In any of the above technical solutions, the floating platform is further provided with a timer and a controller, and both the timer and the No. 1 motor are electrically connected to the controller.
[0008] In any of the above technical solutions, a positioning unit is further provided inside the floating disk, and the positioning unit is electrically connected to the controller.
[0009] In any of the above technical solutions, a power supply component is further included. The power supply component includes a solar panel, a support unit, and a battery. The solar panel is mounted on the top of the floating platform via the support unit. The solar panel and the battery are electrically connected. The battery is used to supply power to the No. 1 motor, the timer, the controller, and the positioning unit.
[0010] In any of the above technical solutions, the support unit further includes a hollow shell and a support column. The top of the support column is connected to the bottom of the solar panel. The hollow shell is disposed on the top of the floating disk. The bottom of the support column passes through the hollow shell and is movably connected to the top of the floating disk. A second gear is disposed on the surface of the support column and located in the inner cavity of the hollow shell. A second motor is disposed inside the floating disk. A third gear is disposed on the output end of the second motor extending into the inner cavity of the hollow shell. The surfaces of the second gear and the third gear mesh. The controller is electrically connected to the second motor. The battery can supply power to the second motor.
[0011] In any of the above technical solutions, a light intensity sensor is further provided on the surface of the hollow shell, the hollow shell is annular, an encoder is provided on the second motor, the light intensity sensor and the encoder are both electrically connected to the controller, and the battery can power the light intensity sensor and the encoder.
[0012] In any of the above technical solutions, a connecting rope is further provided at the bottom of the float, and a counterweight is provided at the other end of the connecting rope.
[0013] In any of the above technical solutions, the planting tray further includes a high-diameter planting area and a low-diameter planting area, and the low-diameter planting area is adjacent to the solar panel.
[0014] In any of the above technical solutions, the bottom of the float is further provided with multiple winding columns.
[0015] In any of the above technical solutions, the number of solar panels is multiple, and the number of support units and low-diameter planting areas matches the number of solar panels.
[0016] The main benefits of this application are:
[0017] 1. When periodically scraping off the surface of the float, start motor number one. Through the continuous meshing of gear number one and teeth, the ring plate drives the scraper to move. Since the scraper and the surface of the float are in contact with each other, the scraper will scrape off the surface of the float during the movement process to ensure that the water flows normally in the packing layer.
[0018] 2. The timer can control the duration of periodic scraping of attached materials, while the positioning unit can detect the position of the float to prevent the float unit from being lost. The solar panel converts solar energy into electrical energy to power the battery, which in turn powers the relevant structures to enable the normal use of the device.
[0019] 3. The intensity of sunlight is monitored by a light intensity sensor. When one of the light intensity sensors detects the strongest light intensity, the second motor is started. Through the continuous meshing of the second and third gears, the support column drives the solar panel to rotate, so as to achieve the effect of chasing the light.
[0020] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are for illustrative purposes only and do not necessarily limit the scope of this application. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate the subject matter of this application. Furthermore, the specification and drawings serve to explain the principles of this application. Attached Figure Description
[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram (front sectional view) of a floating wetland structure according to an embodiment of this application.
[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram (front view) of a floating wetland structure according to an embodiment of this application.
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram (top view) of the planting tray structure in an embodiment of this application.
[0025] Figure 4 Examples of embodiments in this application Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A.
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[0027] 100-Floating body; 102-Floating plate; 103-Slide groove; 104-Ring plate; 105-Tooth; 106-Motor No. 1; 107-Scraper; 108-Planting tray; 109-Planting layer; 110-Filling layer; 111-Water passage hole; 112-Timer; 113-Controller; 114-Positioning unit; 115-Solar panel; 116-Battery; 117-Hollow shell; 118-Support column; 119-Gear No. 2; 120-Gear No. 3; 121-Motor No. 2; 122-Light intensity sensor; 123-Encoder; 124-Connecting rope; 125-Counterweight; 126-Wrapping column; 127-High diameter planting area; 128-Low diameter planting area; 129-Gear No. 1. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this application, but not all embodiments.
[0029] Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0030] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0031] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0032] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 One or more embodiments provide a floating wetland with anti-clogging function, including a float 100, a float plate 102 on the surface of the float 100, a groove 103 inside the float plate 102, a ring plate 104 slidably connected inside the groove 103, teeth 105 on the surface of the ring plate 104, a motor 106 inside the float plate 102, the output end of the motor 106 extending into the groove 103 and a gear 129, the surface of the gear 129 meshing with the surface of the teeth 105, a scraper 107 extending from the bottom of the ring plate 104 to the outside of the float plate 102, the surface of the scraper 107 abutting against the surface of the float 100, a planting tray 108, a planting layer 109 and a filler layer 110 arranged sequentially from top to bottom inside the float 100, and water passage holes 111 opened on the surface of the float 100 and on the surface of the filler layer 110.
[0033] In this embodiment, appropriate plants are planted at the planting site, and the device is placed in the water. The plants include aquatic plants. When growing, the aquatic plants are not limited by flowerpots, and their roots can spread freely in the planting layer 109, the filler layer 110, and even through the float 100, enhancing the growth of the aquatic plants and improving their water purification effect. When periodically scraping off the surface of the float 100, the first motor 106 is started. Through the continuous meshing of the first gear 129 and the teeth 105, the ring plate 104 drives the scraper 107 to move. Since the scraper 107 is in contact with the surface of the float 100, the scraper 107 will scrape off the surface of the float 100 during the movement, so as to ensure the normal flow of water in the filler layer 110, thereby ensuring the water purification effect and service life of the floating wetland.
[0034] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the floating disk 102 is equipped with a timer 112 and a controller 113. The timer 112 and the first motor 106 are both electrically connected to the controller 113. The floating disk 102 is equipped with a positioning unit 114, which is electrically connected to the controller 113.
[0035] In this embodiment, the duration of periodic scraping of the attached material can be controlled by the timer 112, and the positioning unit 114 can detect the position of the float 100 to prevent the float 100 unit from being lost.
[0036] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, a power supply assembly is also included, comprising a solar panel 115, a support unit, and a battery 116. The solar panel 115 is mounted on top of the floating platform 102 via the support unit. The solar panel 115 and the battery 116 are electrically connected. The battery 116 supplies power to the first motor 106, timer 112, controller 113, and positioning unit 114. The support unit includes a hollow shell 117 and a support column 118. The top of the support column 118 is connected to the bottom of the solar panel 115. The hollow shell 117 is mounted on the floating platform 102. The bottom of the support column 118 passes through the hollow shell 117 and is movably connected to the top of the floating disk 102. A second gear 119 is provided on the surface of the support column 118 and inside the hollow shell 117. A second motor 121 is provided inside the floating disk 102. A third gear 120 is provided at the output end of the second motor 121 extending into the hollow shell 117. The surfaces of the second gear 119 and the third gear 120 mesh. The controller 113 is electrically connected to the second motor 121. The battery 116 can power the second motor 121.
[0037] In this embodiment, solar energy is converted into electrical energy by the solar panel 115 to supply the battery 116. The battery 116 supplies power to the relevant structures to enable the normal use of the device. The second motor 121 is started as needed. Through the continuous meshing of the second gear 119 and the third gear 120, the support column 118 drives the solar panel 115 to rotate, so as to achieve the effect of chasing the light and improve the conversion efficiency of the solar panel 115.
[0038] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, a light intensity sensor 122 is provided on the surface of the hollow shell 117. The hollow shell 117 is annular. An encoder 123 is provided on the second motor 121. Both the light intensity sensor 122 and the encoder 123 are electrically connected to the controller 113. The battery 116 can power the light intensity sensor 122 and the encoder 123.
[0039] In this embodiment, the illuminance sensor 122 can monitor the intensity of sunlight. Multiple illuminance sensors 122 are evenly spaced on the surface of the hollow outer shell 117. The solar panel 115 faces one of the illuminance sensors 122. The sensors are pre-numbered. When one of the illuminance sensors 122 detects the maximum illuminance, the second motor 121 is activated. Through the continuous meshing of the second gear 119 and the third gear 120, the support column 118 drives the solar panel 115. The encoder 123 can monitor the rotation angle and number of revolutions of the output end of the second motor 121. The rotation angle and number of revolutions of the output end of the second motor 121 are equal to the rotation angle and number of revolutions of the third gear 120. Since the teeth 105 of the second gear 119 and the third gear 120 are fixed, the rotation angle and number of revolutions of the support column 118 and the solar panel 115 connected thereto can be calculated. By knowing which illuminance sensor 122 detects the illuminance at its maximum value, the required rotation angle of the output end of the second motor 121 relative to the starting angle can be calculated in reverse, thus automatically completing the light-tracking effect.
[0040] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the bottom of the float 100 is provided with a connecting rope 124, the other end of the connecting rope 124 is provided with a counterweight 125, and the bottom of the float 100 is provided with a plurality of winding posts 126.
[0041] In this embodiment, the counterweight 125 is used to position the float 100, making it relatively fixed in a set position; the roots of the plants can pass through the float 100 and intertwine with the winding column 126. This not only improves the effect of the plants in purifying water, but also enables the plants to grow together and enhance their ability to resist wind and waves.
[0042] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the planting tray 108 has a high-diameter planting area 127 and a low-diameter planting area 128, and the low-diameter planting area 128 is adjacent to the solar panel 115. There are multiple solar panels 115, and the number of support units and low-diameter planting areas 128 matches the number of solar panels 115.
[0043] In this embodiment, tall-diameter planting area 127 and short-diameter planting area 128 are planted with tall and short-diameter plants respectively. This creates a distinct sense of layering between different plants, enhancing the landscape effect, while simultaneously preventing the plants from shading the solar panel 115. This ensures that the solar panel 115 rotates 360 degrees without obstruction, guaranteeing the efficiency of solar energy conversion into electrical energy. Figure 3 The following is an example using four low-diameter planting areas 128. The number of low-diameter planting areas 128 is adjusted according to the actual situation, while the number of solar panels 115 and support units are matched with the number and position of low-diameter planting areas 128.
[0044] It should be noted that the specific models and specifications of the No. 1 motor 106, No. 2 motor 121, controller 113, timer 112, positioning unit 114, solar panel 115, battery 116, light intensity sensor 122, and encoder 123 in this disclosure need to be selected and determined according to the actual specifications of the device. The specific selection and calculation method adopts the existing technology in this field, so it will not be described in detail here. Its power supply and its principle are clear to those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail here. The connection and installation of its various parts and the signal transmission principle are well known technologies in this field.
[0045] Specifically, the working principle of the floating wetland with anti-clogging function provided in this application is as follows:
[0046] Plant appropriate plants at the planting site and place the device in the water. The plants include aquatic plants. When the aquatic plants grow, they are not restricted by flower pots. Their roots can spread and spread freely in the planting layer 109, the filler layer 110, and even through the float 100, which enhances the growth of aquatic plants and improves their water purification effect. When periodically scraping off the surface of the float 100, start the No. 1 motor 106. Through the continuous meshing of the No. 1 gear 129 and the teeth 105, the ring plate 104 drives the scraper 107 to move. Since the scraper 107 is in contact with the surface of the float 100, the scraper 107 will scrape off the surface of the float 100 during the movement, so as to ensure the normal flow of water in the filler layer 110, thereby ensuring the water purification effect and service life of the floating wetland.
[0047] The duration of periodic scraping of the attached material can be controlled by the timer 112, while the positioning unit 114 can detect the position of the float 100 to prevent the float 100 unit from being lost.
[0048] Solar energy is converted into electrical energy by solar panel 115 to supply battery 116, and battery 116 supplies power to related structures to enable the normal use of this device.
[0049] The intensity of sunlight can be monitored by a light intensity sensor 122. Multiple light intensity sensors 122 are evenly spaced on the surface of the hollow outer shell 117. The solar panel 115 faces one of the light intensity sensors 122. The sensors 122 are pre-numbered. When one of the light intensity sensors 122 detects the maximum light intensity, a second motor 121 is activated. Through the continuous meshing of gears 119 and 120, the support column 118 drives the solar panel 115 to rotate. The encoder 123 can monitor the rotation angle and number of revolutions at the output of motor 121. The rotation angle and number of revolutions at the output of motor 121 are equal to the rotation angle and number of revolutions at gear 120. Since the teeth 105 of gear 119 and gear 120 are fixed, the rotation angle and number of revolutions of the support column 118 and the solar panel 115 connected thereto can be calculated. By knowing which illuminance sensor 122 detects the illuminance at its maximum value, the required rotation angle of the output of motor 121 relative to the starting angle can be calculated in reverse, thus automatically completing the light-tracking effect.
[0050] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.
Claims
1. A floating wetland with anti-clogging function, characterized in that, The utility model provides a kind of floating body, the surface of the floating body is provided with float tray, the inside of the float tray is opened with sliding slot, the inside of the sliding slot is slidably connected with ring plate, the surface of the ring plate is provided with tooth, the inside of the float tray is provided with No.
2. The floating wetland with anti-blocking function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inside of the float tray is provided with timer and controller, and the timer and the No.
3. The floating wetland with anti-blocking function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inside of the float tray is provided with positioning unit, and the positioning unit is electrically connected with the controller.
4. The floating wetland with anti-blocking function according to claim 3, characterized in that, Further including power supply assembly, the power supply assembly includes solar panel, support unit and battery, the solar panel is set on the top of the float tray by the support unit, the solar panel and the battery are electrically connected, and the battery is used to power the No.
5. The floating wetland with anti-blocking function according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support unit includes hollow shell and support column, the top of the support column is connected with the bottom of the solar panel, the hollow shell is arranged on the top of the float tray, the bottom of the support column is movably connected with the top of the float tray through the hollow shell, the surface of the support column and located in the inner cavity of the hollow shell is provided with No.
6. The floating wetland with anti-blocking function according to claim 5, characterized in that, The surface of the hollow shell is provided with illuminance sensor, the hollow shell is annular, the No.
7. The floating wetland with anti-blocking function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the floating body is provided with connecting rope, and the other end of the connecting rope is provided with counterweight.
8. The floating wetland with anti-blocking function according to claim 4, characterized in that, The planting disc has high-diameter planting area and low-diameter planting area, and the low-diameter planting area is adjacent to the solar panel.
9. The floating wetland with anti-blocking function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the floating body is provided with a plurality of winding columns.
10. The floating wetland with anti-blocking function according to claim 8, characterized in that, The number of the solar panels is multiple, and the number of the support units and the low-diameter planting areas matches the number of the solar panels.
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