Artificial biological reef and artificial biological reef assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses an artificial biological reef body and an artificial biological reef body assembly, and relates to the technical field of artificial restoration of marine ecological environment, the artificial biological reef body comprises a reef body, the reef body comprises a double-layer reinforcing mesh and a reinforcing protective layer, and the reef body is provided with a hanging hole; the affinity layer is arranged on the outer surface of the reef body; the artificial biological reef body can be combined into a three-dimensional reef body assembly, and is low in cost and convenient to manufacture, transport and put, so that recovery of a coral reef habitat can be effectively assisted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of artificial restoration technology of marine ecological environment, and more specifically, relates to an artificial biological reef and artificial biological reef components. Background Technology

[0002] Coral reef ecosystems are vast biological communities, with over 30% of marine life living directly or indirectly within them. They possess extremely high biodiversity and play an irreplaceable role in maintaining marine ecological stability. However, due to climate change and human activities, the marine ecological environment is continuously being damaged, and these ecosystems are under serious threat. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing an artificial biological reef and its components. This artificial biological reef can be assembled into a three-dimensional reef component, and it is low in cost, easy to manufacture, transport, and deploy, thus effectively assisting in the restoration of coral reef habitats.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an artificial biological reef, comprising:

[0005] The reef body includes a double-layer steel mesh and a steel protective layer, and lifting holes are provided on the reef body;

[0006] An affinity layer is provided on the outer surface of the reef body.

[0007] Optionally, the double-layer steel mesh has Φ4@100mm steel bars, and the thickness of the steel bar protective layer is at least 20mm.

[0008] Optionally, the material of the affinity layer is oyster shell aggregate.

[0009] Optionally, the distance between the lifting hole and the edge of the reef body is not less than 50mm.

[0010] This utility model also provides an artificial biological reef assembly, including the aforementioned artificial biological reef, wherein the number of the artificial biological reefs is at least two.

[0011] Optionally, the artificial reefs are connected by brackets and bolts.

[0012] Optionally, when the artificial reef assembly is Φ-shaped, including a first artificial reef and a second artificial reef, a connecting groove is provided in the middle of the first artificial reef, and the middle of the second artificial reef passes vertically through the connecting groove.

[0013] Optionally, when the artificial reef assembly is X-shaped, it includes two third artificial reefs that are perpendicularly connected to each other. A first insertion groove is provided at the center of one end of each third artificial reef. The width of the first insertion groove matches the thickness of the third artificial reef. The two third artificial reefs are connected to each other along the opening direction of the first insertion groove.

[0014] Optionally, when the artificial reef assembly is A-shaped, it includes two fourth artificial reefs that are perpendicularly connected to each other. A second insertion groove is provided at the center of one end of the fourth artificial reef. The width of the second insertion groove matches the thickness of the fourth artificial reef. The two fourth artificial reefs are connected to each other along the opening direction of the second insertion groove.

[0015] Optionally, the third artificial reef is rectangular in shape, and the fourth artificial reef is triangular in shape.

[0016] This utility model provides an artificial biological reef and its components. The advantages are as follows: the artificial biological reef can be cast using a universal template, which ensures construction quality and convenient transportation. In addition, the artificial biological reef can be assembled on-site without any requirements on the placement or installation direction. This provides a simple and effective means to reconstruct the natural habitat of coral reefs, thereby promoting the attachment, growth, reproduction, and population recovery of coral polyps and other organisms, and accelerating the restoration process of the coral reef ecosystem.

[0017] Other features and advantages of this invention will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals generally represent like parts.

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of an artificial bioherm according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0020] Figure 2 A top view of an artificial reef according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a first artificial reef according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0022] Figure 4A schematic diagram of the structure of a second artificial reef according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0023] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a Φ-shaped artificial reef assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0024] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a third artificial reef according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0025] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of an X-shaped artificial reef assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0026] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of a fourth artificial bioreef according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0027] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of an A-shaped artificial reef assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0029] 1. Reef body; 2. Double-layer steel mesh; 3. Steel reinforcement protective layer; 4. Lifting hole; 5. Affinity layer; 6. Artificial biological reef; 7. Angle code; 8. First artificial biological reef; 9. Second artificial biological reef; 10. Connecting groove; 11. Third artificial biological reef; 12. First insertion groove; 13. Fourth artificial biological reef; 14. Second insertion groove. Detailed Implementation

[0030] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail. While preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the present invention more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0031] This utility model provides an artificial biological reef, comprising:

[0032] The reef body includes a double-layer steel mesh and a steel protective layer, and lifting holes are provided on the reef body;

[0033] The affinity layer is set on the outer surface of the reef body.

[0034] Specifically, the artificial reef is supported by a double-layer steel mesh inside and has a steel protective layer on the outside. This ensures the structural strength of the artificial reef while keeping its weight within the range of 150 kg to 500 kg. In addition, an affinity layer is set on the outer surface of the reef body, which allows the artificial reef to attract more microalgae to attach and survive, thus achieving the effect of rapidly building a coral reef ecosystem.

[0035] Optionally, the double-layer steel mesh uses Φ4@100mm steel bars, and the thickness of the steel bar protective layer is at least 20mm.

[0036] Optionally, the material of the affinity layer is oyster shell aggregate.

[0037] Specifically, the main body of the artificial reef is made of ordinary concrete. To ensure biocompatibility with corals, low-alkali cement is used as a binder in some parts of the artificial reef, and porous permeable concrete with water-based epoxy resin as a bonding material can also be used in some parts of the artificial reef. In order to increase the surface roughness and attachment area of ​​the reef body, oyster shell aggregate is used as oyster shell veneer for the affinity layer of some artificial reefs.

[0038] Optionally, the distance between the lifting hole and the edge of the reef body shall not be less than 50 mm.

[0039] Specifically, the lifting holes on the reef body can be pre-reserved during prefabrication, or drilled after prefabrication to form the lifting holes. The diameter of the lifting holes is set to be no less than Φ50mm, and reinforcing ribs are arranged around the lifting holes.

[0040] This utility model also provides an artificial biological reef assembly, including the aforementioned artificial biological reef, wherein the number of artificial biological reefs is at least two.

[0041] Alternatively, artificial reefs can be connected by brackets and bolts.

[0042] Specifically, the required artificial reef components are formed by splicing artificial reefs. Each type of reef component is connected by angle brackets and bolts to ensure connection strength. Furthermore, the artificial reefs are all perpendicular to each other and are connected by angle brackets to further solidify the positional relationship.

[0043] Optionally, when the artificial reef assembly is Φ-shaped, including a first artificial reef and a second artificial reef, a connecting groove is provided in the middle of the first artificial reef, and the middle of the second artificial reef passes vertically through the connecting groove.

[0044] Specifically, the artificial reef assembly can be Φ-shaped. The second artificial reef is passed through the connecting groove so that the center points of the first and second artificial reefs coincide, forming a Φ-shaped shape. Finally, after determining their relative positions, they are connected and fixed using angle brackets and bolts.

[0045] Optionally, when the artificial reef assembly is X-shaped, it includes two third artificial reefs that are perpendicularly connected to each other. A first insertion groove is provided at the center of one end of the third artificial reef. The width of the first insertion groove matches the thickness of the third artificial reef. The two third artificial reefs are connected to each other along the opening direction of the first insertion groove.

[0046] Specifically, the artificial reef assembly can be X-shaped, using two identical third artificial reefs, with a first insertion groove on each third artificial reef. The length of the first insertion groove is half the length of the third artificial reef, and the width of the first insertion groove is the same as the thickness of the third artificial reef. When the two third artificial reefs are inserted into each other, an X-shaped structure is formed. Finally, the components are connected and fixed using angle brackets and bolts, allowing corals and other organisms to attach to the reef assembly.

[0047] Optionally, when the artificial reef assembly is A-shaped, it includes two fourth artificial reefs that are perpendicularly connected to each other. A second insertion groove is provided at the center of one end of the fourth artificial reef. The width of the second insertion groove matches the thickness of the fourth artificial reef. The two fourth artificial reefs are connected to each other along the opening direction of the second insertion groove.

[0048] Specifically, the artificial reef assembly can be type A, using two identical fourth artificial reefs. A second insertion groove is provided in the center of the bottom edge of the fourth artificial reef. The length of the second insertion groove is less than one-third of the length of the fourth artificial reef. The two fourth artificial reefs are assembled along the direction of their bottom edges approaching each other. The outer periphery of the artificial reef assembly has sharp corners, so that the artificial reef assembly can fall freely on the seabed, which is conducive to the attachment and growth of organisms such as corals.

[0049] Optionally, the third artificial reef is rectangular in shape, and the fourth artificial reef is triangular in shape.

[0050] Example

[0051] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, this utility model provides an artificial bioherm, comprising:

[0052] The reef body 1 includes a double-layer steel mesh 2 and a steel protective layer 3, and a lifting hole 4 is provided on the reef body 1;

[0053] Affinity layer 5 is set on the outer surface of the reef body 1.

[0054] In this embodiment, the steel bars of the double-layer steel mesh 2 are Φ4@100mm, and the thickness of the steel bar protective layer 3 is at least 20mm.

[0055] In this embodiment, the material of the affinity layer 5 is oyster shell aggregate.

[0056] In this embodiment, the distance between the lifting hole 4 and the edge of the reef body 1 is not less than 50mm.

[0057] This utility model also provides an artificial biological reef assembly, including the aforementioned artificial biological reef 6, wherein the number of artificial biological reefs 6 is at least two.

[0058] In this embodiment, the artificial reef bodies 6 are connected by corner brackets 7 and bolts.

[0059] In this embodiment, when the artificial reef assembly is Φ-shaped, it includes a first artificial reef 8 and a second artificial reef 9. The first artificial reef 8 has a connecting groove 10 in the middle, and the second artificial reef 9 has a vertical passage through the connecting groove 10 in the middle.

[0060] In this embodiment, when the artificial reef assembly is X-shaped, it includes two third artificial reefs 11 that are perpendicularly connected to each other. A first insertion groove 12 is provided at the center of one end of the third artificial reef 11. The width of the first insertion groove 12 matches the thickness of the third artificial reef 11. The two third artificial reefs 11 are connected to each other along the opening direction of the first insertion groove 12.

[0061] In this embodiment, when the artificial reef assembly is A-shaped, it includes two fourth artificial reefs 13 that are perpendicularly connected to each other. A second insertion groove 14 is provided at the center of one end of the fourth artificial reef 13. The width of the second insertion groove 14 matches the thickness of the fourth artificial reef 13. The two fourth artificial reefs 13 are connected to each other along the opening direction of the second insertion groove 14.

[0062] In this embodiment, the third artificial reef 11 is rectangular in shape, and the fourth artificial reef 13 is triangular in shape.

[0063] In summary, 500 artificial reef components were manufactured in two batches, including Type A, Type X, and Type Φ. The types of cement, aggregates, and concrete, as well as the use of oyster shell cladding, were selected and combined for each type. These artificial reef components, once placed on the riverbed, can quickly establish coral reef habitats. Details regarding the specific number and material types of the artificial reefs are shown in the table below.

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[0065] The various embodiments of the present invention 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.

Claims

1. An artificial biological reef, characterized in that, include: The reef body includes a double-layer steel mesh and a steel protective layer, and lifting holes are provided on the reef body; An affinity layer is provided on the outer surface of the reef body; The material of the affinity layer is oyster shell aggregate.

2. The artificial reef according to claim 1, characterized in that, The double-layer steel mesh has Φ4@100mm steel bars, and the thickness of the steel bar protective layer is at least 20mm.

3. The artificial biological reef according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distance between the lifting hole and the edge of the reef body is not less than 50mm.

4. An artificial bioherm component, characterized in that, The artificial bioherms include any one of claims 1-3, wherein the number of artificial bioherms is at least two.

5. The artificial reef assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The artificial reefs are connected by brackets and bolts.

6. The artificial reef assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, When the artificial reef assembly is Φ-shaped, including a first artificial reef and a second artificial reef, a connecting groove is provided in the middle of the first artificial reef, and the middle of the second artificial reef passes vertically through the connecting groove.

7. The artificial reef assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, When the artificial reef assembly is X-shaped, it includes two third artificial reefs that are perpendicularly connected to each other. A first insertion groove is provided at the center of one end of the third artificial reef. The width of the first insertion groove matches the thickness of the third artificial reef. The two third artificial reefs are connected to each other along the opening direction of the first insertion groove.

8. The artificial reef assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, When the artificial reef assembly is A-shaped, it includes two fourth artificial reefs that are perpendicularly connected to each other. A second insertion groove is provided at the center of one end of the fourth artificial reef. The width of the second insertion groove matches the thickness of the fourth artificial reef. The two fourth artificial reefs are connected to each other along the opening direction of the second insertion groove.

9. The artificial reef assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The third artificial reef is rectangular in shape, and the fourth artificial reef is triangular in shape.

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