Combined artificial fish reef facilitating ecological restoration of coral reef

By designing a modular artificial reef, and utilizing connecting frames and snap-fit ​​frames for convenient assembly, the problem of inconvenient transportation of large-volume artificial reefs is solved, thereby improving transportation efficiency and ease of use.

CN224055097UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31GUANGXI ACAD OF MARINE SCI (GUANGXI MANGROVE RES CENT)
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-11
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Existing artificial reefs are large in size, inconvenient to transport, and take up a lot of space.

Method used

It adopts a modular structure, including a bottom plate, long side plates, short side plates and a lid. The design of connecting frames and snap-fit ​​frames enables convenient assembly and disassembly, reducing the transportation volume.

Benefits of technology

It reduces space occupation during transportation, facilitates assembly and installation, improves transportation efficiency, and enhances ease of use.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of artificial fish reefs, and particularly relates to a combined artificial fish reef convenient for coral reef ecological restoration, which comprises a bottom plate, the upper end of the bottom plate is in contact with a long side plate, the upper end of the bottom plate is in contact with a short side plate, the outer side of the long side plate and the outer side of the short side plate are jointly in sliding connection with a box cover, and a screw is movably connected in the box cover. A positioning column is fixedly connected to the upper end of the bottom plate, a combination mechanism is arranged on the bottom plate, and avoiding windows are formed in the long side plates and the short side plates. The bottom plate, the long side plates, the short side plates and other structures are combined to obtain the artificial fish reef, the plates can be transported in the transportation process, the space occupied by transportation can be reduced, meanwhile, the fish reefs are combined after being transported to a putting area, putting can be conducted, and the transportation efficiency is improved. And meanwhile, in the combining process, the side plates can be installed through clamping connection between the clamping connection frames and the first connecting frames, so that the fish reef is more convenient to use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of artificial reefs, specifically relating to a modular artificial reef that facilitates the ecological restoration of coral reefs. Background Technology

[0002] Artificial reefs are man-made structures placed on the seabed to improve the marine ecological environment, promote fishery resource enhancement, restore degraded habitats, or develop recreational fisheries. They mimic the functions of natural reefs, providing marine life with habitats, breeding grounds, foraging grounds, and shelter. However, current artificial reef technologies require large volumes to alter the seabed structure, making transportation inconvenient and requiring significant space. Therefore, improvements to existing technologies are necessary. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a modular artificial reef that facilitates the ecological restoration of coral reefs, thus solving the problem that existing artificial reefs are inconvenient to transport.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a modular artificial reef that facilitates coral reef ecological restoration, comprising a base plate, a long side plate and a short side plate at the upper end of the base plate, a cover slidably connected to the outer sides of the long and short side plates, screws movably connected to the interior of the cover, a positioning post fixedly connected to the upper end of the base plate, a combination mechanism provided on the base plate, and hiding windows provided inside the long and short side plates. Two symmetrically distributed connecting frames are fixedly connected to the outer side of the long side plate, and two symmetrically distributed connecting frames are fixedly connected to the outer side of the short side plate. A support frame is fixedly connected to the lower end of the cover.

[0005] The principle of this utility model is as follows: In use, the connecting frame two under the short side plate is aligned with the positioning post, and then the connecting frame two is slid to the outside of the positioning post. During the sliding process, the inclined surface of the connecting frame two and the inclined surface of the snap-fit ​​frame can push the snap-fit ​​frame to slide into the inside of the fixed cover and compress the spring. When the connecting frame two contacts the bottom plate, the assembly of the short side plate can be completed. Then, the connecting frame one under the long side plate is slid to the outside of the positioning post. During the sliding process, the connecting frame one pushes the snap-fit ​​frame to move through the inclined surface. When the connecting frame one contacts the connecting frame two, the spring returns to its original position. The spring can drive the snap-fit ​​frame to snap onto the outside of the connecting frame one through its elastic force, thus completing the installation of the long side plate and the short side plate. Then, the box cover is placed on top of the long side plate and the short side plate and tightened with bolts, thus completing the assembly of the reef. During transportation, only the plates need to be transported, which can effectively reduce the volume occupied during transportation and make the reef easier to transport.

[0006] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model obtains an artificial reef by combining a base plate, long side plates, and short side plates. During transportation, the plates can be transported, which can reduce the space occupied during transportation. After being transported to the deployment area, the artificial reef can be assembled and deployed. At the same time, during the assembly process, the side plates can be installed by the snap-fit ​​between the snap-fit ​​frame and the connecting frame, making the artificial reef easier to use.

[0007] Furthermore, the long side plate is slidably connected to the short side plate, and the screw is movably connected to both the long and short side plates, and the screw can limit the position of the lid.

[0008] Furthermore, the support frame is slidably connected to both the long and short side plates, and the screw is threadedly connected to the support frame, allowing the support frame to be supported by the long and short side plates.

[0009] Furthermore, the positioning post is slidably connected to both the first connecting frame and the second connecting frame. The first connecting frame is in contact with the second connecting frame, and the first connecting frame is slidably connected to the base plate. The first connecting frame can squeeze and limit the second connecting frame.

[0010] Furthermore, the combined mechanism includes a fixed cover, which is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base plate. A connecting pin is slidably connected inside the fixed cover. A snap-fit ​​bracket is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting pin near the positioning post. A spring is provided on the outside of the connecting pin, which can guide the movement of the snap-fit ​​bracket.

[0011] Furthermore, one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the fixed cover, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the snap-fit ​​bracket. The spring can automatically reset the snap-fit ​​bracket through its elastic force.

[0012] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​bracket is slidably connected to the base plate and the fixing cover, the snap-fit ​​bracket is snapped into the first connecting bracket, and the snap-fit ​​bracket is slidably in contact with the second connecting bracket and the positioning post. The snap-fit ​​bracket can limit the position of the first connecting bracket. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of a modular artificial reef that facilitates coral reef ecological restoration, as described in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This invention relates to a modular artificial reef designed for easy coral reef ecological restoration. Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the short side plate;

[0015] Figure 3 This invention relates to a modular artificial reef designed for easy coral reef ecological restoration. Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the long side plate;

[0016] Figure 4 This invention relates to a modular artificial reef designed for easy coral reef ecological restoration. Figure 1 A partial structural front sectional view;

[0017] Figure 5 This invention relates to a modular artificial reef designed for easy coral reef ecological restoration. Figure 4 Enlarged view of the A-section structure;

[0018] Figure 6 This invention relates to a modular artificial reef designed for easy coral reef ecological restoration. Figure 4 Enlarged view of the structure of part B. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The following detailed description illustrates the specific implementation method:

[0020] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include:

[0021] 1. Base plate; 2. Long side plate; 3. Short side plate; 4. Box cover; 5. Screw; 6. Positioning post; 7. Assembly mechanism; 8. Connecting frame one; 9. Connecting frame two; 10. Avoidance window; 11. Support frame; 71. Fixing cover; 72. Connecting nail; 73. Clip-on bracket; 74. Spring.

[0022] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, this embodiment provides a modular artificial reef that facilitates coral reef ecological restoration, including a base plate 1, a long side plate 2 at the upper end of the base plate 1, a short side plate 3 at the upper end of the base plate 1, a cover 4 that is slidably connected to the outer sides of the long side plate 2 and the short side plate 3, a screw 5 that is movably connected inside the cover 4, a positioning post 6 that is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base plate 1, a combination mechanism 7 that is provided on the base plate 1, a hiding window 10 that is opened inside the long side plate 2 and the short side plate 3, two symmetrically distributed connecting frames 8 that are fixedly connected to the outer side of the long side plate 2, two symmetrically distributed connecting frames 9 that are fixedly connected to the outer side of the short side plate 3, and a support frame 11 that is fixedly connected to the lower end of the cover 4.

[0023] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6As shown, the long side plate 2 and the short side plate 3 are slidably connected, and the screw 5 is movably connected to both the long side plate 2 and the short side plate 3. The screw 5 can limit the position of the box cover 4. The support frame 11 is slidably connected to both the long side plate 2 and the short side plate 3. The screw 5 is connected to the support frame 11 by threads. The support frame 11 can be supported by the long side plate 2 and the short side plate 3. The positioning post 6 is slidably connected to both the first connecting frame 8 and the second connecting frame 9. The first connecting frame 8 is in contact with the second connecting frame 9. The first connecting frame 8 is slidably connected to the bottom plate 1. The first connecting frame 8 can squeeze and limit the second connecting frame 9.

[0024] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the combined mechanism 7 includes a fixed cover 71. The fixed cover 71 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base plate 1. A connecting pin 72 is slidably connected inside the fixed cover 71. A snap-fit ​​bracket 73 is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting pin 72 near the positioning post 6. A spring 74 is provided on the outside of the connecting pin 72. The connecting pin 72 can guide the movement of the snap-fit ​​bracket 73. One end of the spring 74 is fixedly connected to the fixed cover 71, and the other end of the spring 74 is fixedly connected to the snap-fit ​​bracket 73. The spring 74 can automatically reset the snap-fit ​​bracket 73 through its elastic force. The snap-fit ​​bracket 73 is slidably connected to both the base plate 1 and the fixed cover 71. The snap-fit ​​bracket 73 snaps into the first connecting frame 8. The snap-fit ​​bracket 73 is in slidable contact with the second connecting frame 9 and the positioning post 6. The snap-fit ​​bracket 73 can limit the movement of the first connecting frame 8.

[0025] The specific implementation process of this utility model is as follows: In use, align the connecting bracket 2 9 below the short side plate 3 with the positioning post 6, and then slide the connecting bracket 2 9 to the outside of the positioning post 6. During the sliding process, the inclined surface of the connecting bracket 2 9 and the inclined surface of the snap-fit ​​bracket 73 can push the snap-fit ​​bracket 73 to slide into the interior of the fixing cover 71 and compress the spring 74. When the connecting bracket 2 9 contacts the base plate 1, the assembly of the short side plate 3 can be completed. Then, slide the connecting bracket 1 8 below the long side plate 2 to the outside of the positioning post 6. The sliding process... The connecting frame 8 moves by pushing the snap-fit ​​frame 73 through the inclined plane. When the connecting frame 8 contacts the connecting frame 9, the spring 74 returns to its original position. The spring 74 can use its elasticity to drive the snap-fit ​​frame 73 to snap onto the outside of the connecting frame 8, thus completing the installation of the long side plate 2 and the short side plate 3. Then, the box cover 4 is placed on top of the long side plate 2 and the short side plate 3 and tightened with bolts, thus completing the assembly of the reef. During transportation, only the plates need to be transported, which can effectively reduce the volume occupied during transportation and make the reef easier to transport.

[0026] This utility model, through its structure of base plate 1, long side plate 2, and short side plate 3, allows for the transport of the panels during transportation, reducing the space occupied during transport. After being transported to the deployment area, the artificial reef can be assembled for deployment. During the assembly process, the side plates can be installed through the snap-fit ​​between the snap-fit ​​bracket 73 and the connecting bracket 8, making the artificial reef easier to use.

[0027] It should be noted in advance that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing" in this utility model 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 direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of this utility model, and common knowledge regarding specific structures and characteristics is not elaborated upon here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of this utility model, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. These modifications will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application shall be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A combined artificial reef for facilitating coral reef ecological restoration, comprising a base plate, characterized in that: The upper end of the bottom plate is in contact with a long side plate, the upper end of the bottom plate is in contact with a short side plate, the outer sides of the long side plate and the short side plate are jointly and slidingly connected with a box cover, the inside of the box cover is movably connected with a screw, the upper end of the bottom plate is fixedly connected with a positioning column, a combination mechanism is arranged on the bottom plate, the inside of the long side plate and the short side plate is provided with an avoidance window, the outer side of the long side plate is fixedly connected with two symmetrically distributed connecting frames one, the outer side of the short side plate is fixedly connected with two symmetrically distributed connecting frames two, and the lower end of the box cover is fixedly connected with a support frame.

2. The modular artificial reef facilitating coral reef ecological restoration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The long side plate is slidingly connected with the short side plate, and the screw is movably connected with the long side plate and the short side plate.

3. The modular artificial reef facilitating coral reef ecological restoration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame is slidingly connected with the long side plate and the short side plate, and the screw is connected with the support frame through threads.

4. The modular artificial reef facilitating coral reef ecological restoration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning column is slidingly connected with the connecting frame one and the connecting frame two, the connecting frame one is in contact with the connecting frame two, and the connecting frame one is slidingly connected with the bottom plate.

5. The modular artificial reef facilitating coral reef ecological restoration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The combination mechanism comprises a fixed cover, the upper end of the bottom plate is fixedly connected with a fixed cover, the inside of the fixed cover is slidingly connected with a connecting nail, one end of the connecting nail close to the positioning column is fixedly connected with a clamping frame, and the outer side of the connecting nail is provided with a spring.

6. The modular artificial reef facilitating coral reef ecological restoration according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the spring is fixedly connected with the fixed cover, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected with the clamping frame.

7. The modular artificial reef facilitating coral reef ecological restoration according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clamping frame is slidingly connected with the bottom plate and the fixed cover, the clamping frame is clamped with the connecting frame one, and the clamping frame is slidingly connected with the connecting frame two and the positioning column. The clamping frame is slidingly connected with the bottom plate and the fixed cover, the clamping frame is clamped with the connecting frame one, and the clamping frame is slidingly connected with the connecting frame two and the positioning column.