Coral ecosystem microcapsule fungicide feeding device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a coral ecosystem microcapsule fungicide putting device which comprises a fixing frame and a storage container used for containing microcapsule fungicide, the storage container comprises a tank body and a tank cover buckled on the tank body, a plurality of filtering holes are evenly formed in the side wall of the tank body, and the tank body is detachably fixed to the fixing frame. According to the device, a stable concentration gradient of the fungicide in water around the coral reef is favorably formed, and the effect of the microcapsule fungicide is more effectively exerted; according to the method, the microbial inoculum is put more accurately and controllably, the use efficiency and the restoration effect of the microbial inoculum are improved, interference to the environment is reduced, powerful technical support is provided for protection and restoration of the coral reef ecological system, and sustainable development of the coral reef ecological system of the biological coast is promoted; the device is simple in structure, convenient to process and capable of being recycled, material waste is reduced, the putting cost is reduced, and the acting time of the microcapsule fungicide is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coral reef ecosystem restoration technology, and in particular to a device for dispensing microcapsule bacterial agents for coral ecosystems. Background Technology

[0002] Microencapsulated bacterial agents, with their unique physical properties, show promising application prospects in marine ecological adsorption. Upon absorbing water, these agents expand into spherical particles with a diameter of 3-5 micrometers. This expansion characteristic allows the microencapsulated agents to mix better with water, increasing their dispersibility and contact area in the marine environment, thus more effectively exerting their bioremediation function. The environmental conditions of coral reef coastlines are extremely unique, with complex and variable water flow patterns, including periodic currents brought by tides and complex current patterns caused by local topography. At the same time, the space in coral reef areas is relatively limited, which places strict requirements on the microencapsulated bacterial agent delivery devices.

[0003] Traditional dispensing devices are sometimes complex in structure, inconvenient to operate, and costly to implement; other devices are discarded after one use, wasting a lot of materials. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a microcapsule agent dispensing device for coral ecosystems.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a coral ecosystem microcapsule agent dispensing device, including a fixing frame and a storage container for holding microcapsule agents. The storage container includes a tank body and a lid fastened to the tank body. The side wall of the tank body is evenly provided with a plurality of filter holes. The tank body is detachably fixed to the fixing frame.

[0006] The filter holes allow water to flow in and out, slowly releasing the microcapsule bacteria from the tank into the surrounding environment. The tank is detachable and fixed, with the lid snapping onto the tank body, allowing for easy opening and replacement of the bacteria. The lid also prevents the bacteria from being washed out of the tank by water. This device has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, can be recycled, reduces material waste, lowers application costs, and extends the effective time of the microcapsule bacteria.

[0007] The diameter of the filter pores is less than 2 mm. A diameter of less than 2 mm prevents the capsule-type bacterial agent from being washed away by water.

[0008] The can is made of plexiglass and is a cylindrical structure with a sealed bottom and an open top. The lid is fastened to the opening at the top of the can. The plexiglass material provides excellent transparency, facilitating observation of the remaining amount of microcapsule bacterial agent inside and its release into the water. The cylindrical structure is designed with the water flow and space constraints of the coral reef area in mind, ensuring that the bacterial agent is released and functions optimally. The sealed bottom prevents the bacterial agent from leaking directly into the seawater.

[0009] The mounting frame has a narrower top and a wider bottom. This design ensures stability in complex water flow environments, effectively dispersing the impact of the water flow and ensuring the storage container remains stable during deployment, preventing tipping or displacement. This guarantees the continuous and stable release of the microcapsule agent. In terms of ease of operation, the narrower top and wider bottom design makes the mounting frame easier to place in the complex terrain of coral transplantation areas. Coral reef surfaces are often uneven, with many rocks and crevices. The narrower top allows for easier insertion into the appropriate position, while the wider bottom better conforms to the coral reef surface, increasing the contact area with the ground and improving stability.

[0010] The main frame of the fixed frame is a truncated quadrangular structure, and the storage container is located in the internal space formed by the truncated quadrangular structure.

[0011] The mounting frame has an internal receiving structure for inserting the storage container, and also includes a hinge and a latch. The latch is provided at both ends of the hinge. The outer end of the hinge is detachably fastened to the mounting frame by the latch. The middle part of the hinge presses against and clamps the top side of the can lid.

[0012] The receiving structure includes a lower connecting rod, a middle connecting rod, and an upper connecting rod; the two ends of the lower connecting rod are respectively connected to the lower sides of the fixing frame, and one end of the upper connecting rod is connected to the upper part of the fixing frame; the upper end of the middle connecting rod is connected to the free end of the upper connecting rod, and the lower end of the middle connecting rod is connected to the middle part of the lower connecting rod; several of the three types of connecting rods are provided, and the several middle connecting rods and the lower connecting rod at the bottom together form a positioning groove for the storage container to be placed; several hinges are provided; in the same hinge, the latch at one end of the hinge can be detachably fastened to the free end of one upper connecting rod, and the latch at the other end of the hinge can be detachably fastened to the free end of another upper connecting rod.

[0013] Several connecting rods are evenly distributed around the outer periphery of the tank.

[0014] A handle is provided in the middle of the top side of the can lid. The handle makes it easier to open and close the can lid.

[0015] The base of the mounting frame is equipped with several support feet. The support feet allow the mounting frame to be inserted into the seabed silt or coral reef, ensuring its stable fixation.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: This device helps to form a stable concentration gradient of the microbial agent in the water surrounding the coral reef, thus more effectively exerting the effect of the microcapsule microbial agent; it makes the application of the microbial agent more precise and controllable, which helps to improve the efficiency and remediation effect of the microbial agent, reduces environmental interference, provides strong technical support for the protection and restoration of coral reef ecosystems, and promotes the sustainable development of bio-coastal coral reef ecosystems; this device has a simple structure, is easy to process, can be recycled, reduces material waste, lowers application costs, and extends the action time of the microcapsule microbial agent. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage container according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing frame according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall assembled structure of this utility model embodiment;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the addition of microbial agents after application in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the dilution of the bacterial agent after application in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] The meanings of the labels in the attached diagram are as follows: 1. Fixing frame; 11. Lower connecting rod; 12. Middle connecting rod; 13. Upper connecting rod; 14. Support leg; 2. Tank body; 21. Filter hole; 3. Tank lid; 31. Handle; 4. Hinge; 5. Lock. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0024] Example

[0025] See Figures 1 to 5 This is a device for dispensing microcapsule bacterial agents for coral ecosystems, including a fixing frame 1 and a storage container for holding microcapsule bacterial agents. The storage container includes a tank body 2 and a lid 3 fastened to the tank body 2. The side wall of the tank body 2 is evenly provided with a number of filter holes 21. The tank body 2 is detachably fixed to the fixing frame 1.

[0026] The filter holes 21 allow water to flow in and out, slowly releasing the microcapsule bacteria agent in the tank 2 into the surrounding environment. The tank 2 is detachable and fixed, and the tank cover 3 is fastened to the tank 2, allowing the tank cover 3 to be opened to replace the bacteria agent. The design of the tank cover 3 prevents the bacteria agent from being washed out of the tank 2 by water. This device has a simple structure, is easy to process, can be recycled, reduces material waste, lowers the application cost, and extends the action time of the microcapsule bacteria agent.

[0027] The diameter of the filter pore 21 is less than 2 mm. The diameter of the filter pore 21 is less than 2 mm, which can prevent the capsule-type bacterial agent from being washed away by water.

[0028] The tank 2 is made of plexiglass and is a cylindrical structure with a sealed bottom and an open top. The lid 3 is fastened to the opening at the top of the tank 2. The plexiglass tank 2 has good transparency, facilitating observation of the remaining amount of microcapsule bacterial agent inside and its release into the water. The plexiglass material is sturdy and durable, able to withstand the impact of water currents in coral reef areas and the corrosive effects of seawater. The cylindrical structure of the tank 2 is designed with the water flow and space constraints of the coral reef area in mind, ensuring that the bacterial agent can be released and function optimally. The sealed bottom of the tank 2 ensures that the bacterial agent will not leak directly into the seawater. In this embodiment, the diameter of the circular cross-section of the tank 2 is 20cm, and the height of the tank 2 is 10cm.

[0029] The mounting frame 1 has a frame structure that is narrower at the top and wider at the bottom. This design ensures stability in complex water flow environments, effectively dispersing the impact of the water flow and ensuring the storage container remains stable during deployment, preventing tipping or displacement. This guarantees the continuous and stable release of the microcapsule agent. (In coral transplantation areas, water flow may create eddies and turbulence due to the shape and layout of the coral reef, and ordinary mounting structures may struggle to withstand such impacts.) Regarding ease of operation, the narrower-top, wider-bottom design makes the mounting frame 1 easier to place in the complex terrain of coral transplantation areas. Coral reef surfaces are often uneven, with many rocks and crevices. The narrower top allows for easier insertion into the appropriate position, while the wider bottom better conforms to the coral reef surface, increasing the contact area with the ground and improving stability.

[0030] The main frame of the fixed frame 1 is a truncated quadrangular structure, and the storage container is located in the internal space formed by the truncated quadrangular structure.

[0031] The mounting frame 1 has an internal receiving structure for inserting storage containers, and also includes a hinge 4 and a latch 5. Both ends of the hinge 4 are provided with latches 5. The outer end of the hinge 4 is detachably fastened to the mounting frame 1 through the latches 5. The middle part of the hinge 4 presses against and clamps the top side of the can lid 3.

[0032] The housing structure includes a lower connecting rod 11, a middle connecting rod 12, and an upper connecting rod 13. The two ends of the lower connecting rod 11 are connected to the lower sides of the fixed frame 1, and one end of the upper connecting rod 13 is connected to the upper part of the fixed frame 1. The upper end of the middle connecting rod 12 is connected to the free end of the upper connecting rod 13, and the lower end of the middle connecting rod 12 is connected to the middle of the lower connecting rod 11. Several of the three types of connecting rods are provided, and the several middle connecting rods 12 and the lower connecting rod 11 at the bottom together form a positioning groove for the storage container to be placed. Several hinges 4 are provided. In the same hinge 4, the latch 5 at one end of the hinge 4 can be detachably fastened to the free end of one upper connecting rod 13, and the latch 5 at the other end of the hinge 4 can be detachably fastened to the free end of another upper connecting rod 13.

[0033] Several connecting rods 12 are evenly distributed around the outer periphery of the tank body 2.

[0034] A handle 31 is provided on the center of the top side of the can lid 3. The handle 31 makes it easier to open and close the can lid 3.

[0035] The bottom of the mounting frame 1 is provided with several support feet 14. The support feet 14 allow the mounting frame 1 to be inserted into the seabed silt or coral reef, thus making the mounting frame 1 stable and fixed.

[0036] This device is equipped with a detachable latch 5 (which can also be considered an openable latch 5), a design that greatly facilitates the diver's operation. Underwater operations are challenging due to limitations such as water pressure and visibility. The openable latch 5 allows divers to easily open the canister lid 3 of the container 2 and replenish the microcapsule agent without the need for complex tools. This ensures the continuity and timeliness of microcapsule agent delivery, preventing insufficient agent from affecting coral reef restoration. This delivery device adopts a recyclable design concept, offering significant sustainability advantages. In traditional marine ecological restoration, many delivery devices are often discarded after a single use, resulting in substantial material waste. The plexiglass container 2 and mounting bracket 1 designed in this study can be reused multiple times, reducing material waste, lowering delivery costs, and extending the effective time of the microcapsule agent.

[0037] During the coral sexual reproduction season, microencapsulated microbial agents released through dispensing devices promote the attachment and metamorphosis of coral planktonic larvae, a crucial stage in coral sexual reproduction. These microencapsulated microbial agents increase the attachment and metamorphosis rate of coral larvae, thereby improving the replenishment of new coral individuals and accelerating the recovery and reconstruction of coral reef ecosystems.

[0038] Deploying microencapsulated slow-release microbial agents in bio-coastal coral reef ecosystems presents certain challenges. To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of microencapsulated microbial agent deployment, this study designed a deployment device suitable for use in bio-coastal coral reefs. The device comprises a tank 2, a lid 3, and a mounting bracket 1. The tank 2 is a cylindrical structure made of plexiglass, a material that offers high transparency for easy observation of the internal microbial agent and excellent weather and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for long-term submersion in seawater. The bottom of the tank 2 is sealed to prevent direct leakage of the microbial agent into the seawater, while the lid features an easy-to-operate handle 31 for convenient opening and closing. The sidewalls of the tank 2 are uniformly distributed with filter holes 21, each less than 2 mm in diameter. The design of these filter holes 21 is crucial, allowing water flow while keeping the microbial agent within the tank. Under the influence of water flow, the slow-release microbial agent within the tank 2 is slowly and evenly released into the surrounding environment. This design helps to create a stable concentration gradient of the microbial agent in the water surrounding the coral reef, thereby maximizing the effectiveness of the microencapsulated microbial agent.

[0039] The mounting frame 1, with its narrow top and wide bottom shape, provides excellent stability and facilitates fixation in the complex terrain of the coral transplantation area. The middle section of the mounting frame 1 is designed with a space (i.e., a positioning groove) for placing the circular tank 2, ensuring its vertical placement in seawater and promoting uniform release of the microbial agent. The tank 2 is secured to the mounting frame 1 via a hinge 4, restraining the tank 2 and its lid 3 within the frame. This design allows the hinge 4 to be opened when needed, facilitating divers to open the lid 3 of the tank 2 for dispensing the microbial agent. This reusable design not only improves the economic efficiency of the device but also reduces its environmental impact.

[0040] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 In the diagram, black arrows indicate the addition of the microbial agent, while hollow arrows indicate its dilution. This device is designed to address the challenge of effectively distributing microcapsule-based slow-release microbial agents for coastal ecosystems. Traditional methods often result in rapid dispersion of the agent due to seawater flow, making it difficult to achieve an effective concentration in a specific area and thus hindering ecological restoration. This new device allows for more precise and controllable agent distribution, improving both the efficiency of agent use and the overall restoration effect.

[0041] Furthermore, the design of this device takes into account the unique characteristics of coral reef ecosystems. Coral reefs are highly sensitive and complex ecosystems, and the introduction of any foreign substances requires careful consideration. This device, by slowly releasing the microbial agent, reduces the direct impact on corals while providing a gentle environment. During the coral's breeding season, this device can be used to release microencapsulated microbial agents to promote the attachment and metamorphosis of coral larvae, accelerating the natural recovery process of the coral reef. In summary, this device, suitable for releasing slow-release microbial agents in biogenic coastal coral reef ecosystems, not only improves the efficiency of microencapsulated microbial agent release but also reduces environmental disturbance, making it an effective ecological restoration tool and providing strong technical support for the protection and restoration of coral reef ecosystems.

[0042] Bio-coastal microbial agent application technology is an innovative ecological restoration method aimed at promoting the restoration and protection of coral reef ecosystems in the South China Sea based on the coral probiotic hypothesis and coral microbiome engineering technology. This technology involves isolating strains from healthy corals that can induce attachment metamorphosis in coral larvae, producing slow-release microbial agents suitable for bio-coastal coral reef ecological restoration. The agents are encapsulated micro-release agents, delivered using a recyclable application device, allowing the microcapsule-release agents to be slowly released into the surrounding environment through water flow. This technology provides crucial technical support for the restoration and protection of South China Sea coral reef ecosystems against the backdrop of global climate change. Precise application of these slow-release microbial agents can effectively promote the sexual reproduction process of corals, replenishing new coral individuals and fostering the sustainable development of bio-coastal coral reef ecosystems.

[0043] The above detailed description is a specific description of a feasible embodiment of the present utility model. This embodiment is not intended to limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent implementations or modifications that do not depart from the present utility model should be included in the patent scope of this case.

Claims

1. A microcapsule bacterial agent dispensing device for coral ecosystems, characterized in that: The device includes a mounting frame and a storage container for holding microcapsule bacterial agents. The storage container includes a tank body and a lid that fastens to the tank body. The tank body has several evenly spaced filter holes on its side wall. The tank body is detachably fixed to the mounting frame. The mounting frame has an internal receiving structure for inserting the storage container, and also includes a hinge and a latch. The latch is located at both ends of the hinge, and the outer end of the hinge is detachably fastened to the mounting frame via the latch. The middle part of the hinge presses against and clamps the top side of the lid. The receiving structure includes a lower connecting rod, a middle connecting rod, and an upper connecting rod. The lower connecting rod has two ends... The upper connecting rod is connected to the upper part of the fixed frame at one end, and the middle connecting rod is connected to the free end of the upper connecting rod at the upper end and the middle part of the lower connecting rod at the lower end. Several of the three types of connecting rods are provided, and the several middle connecting rods and the lower connecting rod at the bottom together form a positioning groove for the storage container to be placed in. Several hinges are provided. In the same hinge, the latch at one end of the hinge can be detachably fastened to the free end of one upper connecting rod, and the latch at the other end of the hinge can be detachably fastened to the free end of another upper connecting rod.

2. The coral ecosystem microcapsule bacterial agent dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the filter pores is less than 2 mm.

3. The coral ecosystem microcapsule bacterial agent dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The can is made of plexiglass and is a cylindrical structure with a sealed bottom and an open top. The can lid is fastened to the opening at the top of the can.

4. The coral ecosystem microcapsule bacterial agent dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing frame is a frame structure that is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom.

5. The coral ecosystem microcapsule bacterial agent dispensing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The main frame of the fixed frame is a truncated quadrangular structure, and the storage container is located in the internal space formed by the truncated quadrangular structure.

6. The coral ecosystem microcapsule bacterial agent dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several connecting rods are evenly distributed around the outer periphery of the tank.

7. The coral ecosystem microcapsule bacterial agent dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle is provided in the middle of the top side of the can lid.

8. The coral ecosystem microcapsule bacterial agent dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the fixing frame is provided with several support feet.

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