Hexagonal steel structure proliferation reef
The modular design of the hexagonal steel structure artificial reef solves the transportation and adaptability problems of traditional artificial reefs, enabling convenient assembly and cost reduction, and adapting to different water depth variations in different sea areas.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DALIAN MODERN OCEAN RANCH GRP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing reinforced concrete artificial reefs are fixed in size, heavy, inconvenient to transport and deploy, and difficult to adapt to changes in water depth in different sea areas.
It adopts an outer hexagonal frame and an inner hexagonal frame structure, combined with detachable corrugated cement panels, and is connected by inclined grooves and straight grooves to achieve a modular design, which facilitates assembly and adjustment and can adapt to the needs of different sea areas.
It improves the adaptability and transportation convenience of the aquaculture reef, reduces the construction difficulty and cost, and allows the height of the reef to be adjusted according to changes in sea depth.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of marine ranching, specifically a hexagonal steel structure aquaculture reef. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development of my country's economy and society and the continuous growth of its population, my country's nearshore fishery resources have seriously declined, the aquatic ecological environment has deteriorated, and aquatic desertification has become increasingly obvious due to many factors such as environmental pollution, engineering construction, and overfishing. This has seriously affected the protection and sustainable use of my country's marine biological resources.
[0003] Marine ranching is a fishery model based on the principles of marine ecosystems. In specific sea areas, it involves constructing or restoring habitats for marine organisms to reproduce, produce, forage, or seek refuge through artificial reefs and stock enhancement. This aims to increase and conserve fishery resources, improve the marine ecological environment, and achieve sustainable utilization of fishery resources. Artificial reef construction is a key measure in marine ranching and is a globally recognized effective method for improving the marine ecological environment and restoring and increasing damaged fishery resources. Research and practice have proven that deploying artificial reefs first provides a substrate for marine algae and other attached organisms. Marine algae can improve water quality by absorbing nutrients from seawater, thus preventing eutrophication and red tides. They also serve as natural food for many organisms. Practice in many areas has shown that the effects of artificial reef deployment become apparent within six months to a year, with abundant algae on the reefs and rich fish resources in the reef area. Therefore, artificial reef construction not only restores algae and attached organism resources but also provides natural shelters, foraging grounds, and nurseries for many organisms. Combined with the stock enhancement, it plays a positive role in restoring fishery resources, increasing fishery production, and especially enhancing the development potential of marine fisheries. The effectiveness of artificial reef deployment depends on the materials, structure, weight, and specifications of the artificial reef itself, as well as natural marine factors, especially the structure, substrate type, water depth, and current.
[0004] Currently deployed reinforced concrete artificial reefs are generally monolithic, reaching several meters in size and weighing tens of tons. This massive size and weight present numerous inconveniences for their transportation and deployment. Furthermore, the fixed volume of these monolithic reinforced concrete reefs makes them unsuitable for adapting to varying water depths in different sea areas. Utility Model Content
[0005] To solve the above problems, namely the problems mentioned in the background art, this utility model proposes a hexagonal steel structure breeding reef, which includes an outer hexagonal frame and an inner hexagonal frame. The outer hexagonal frame and the inner hexagonal frame are provided with grooves at their outer bends. The outer hexagonal frame is provided with oblique grooves on the outer side of its hexagonal sides. The outer hexagonal frame is provided with straight grooves on its upper side. Both the oblique grooves and the straight grooves are closed at one end and open at the other end.
[0006] Each corrugated cement sheet is provided with a corresponding inclined slide bar at its upper end, and each corrugated cement sheet is fixedly connected to a slide bar at its lower end. Each inclined slide bar matches the corresponding inclined slide groove, and each slide bar matches the corresponding straight groove.
[0007] A further feature of this invention is that a pair of inclined rods are slidably arranged in each of the inclined grooves, and a pair of straight rods are slidably arranged in each of the straight grooves. The inclined rods are located between the pair of inclined rods, and the sliding rods are located between the pair of straight rods.
[0008] A further feature of this invention is that each of the inclined slide grooves and the straight grooves has a threaded hole inside its opening end, and each threaded rod is threaded into the corresponding threaded hole. Each threaded rod, in conjunction with the corresponding threaded hole, is used to press against the corresponding inclined slide rod and inclined rod (slide rod and straight rod).
[0009] A further feature of this invention is that each of the outer hexagonal frames, the inner hexagonal frames, and the corresponding corrugated cement plates constitutes a layer of aquaculture reef. Between the multiple layers of aquaculture reef, the corners of the inner hexagonal frames located inside are connected and fixed by corresponding connecting support rods, and the corners of the outer hexagonal frames located outside are connected and fixed by corresponding connecting support rods.
[0010] The beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model adopts an outer hexagonal frame and an inner hexagonal frame structure, as well as a detachable corrugated cement plate, which gives the artificial reef good modular characteristics. It is easy to quickly assemble and adjust according to the needs of different sea areas, thus improving adaptability. Compared with traditional one-piece molded reinforced concrete artificial reefs, the size and weight of individual components are smaller, making them easier to transport and deploy, reducing construction difficulty and cost. This device can adjust the height of the artificial reef by adding or removing layers according to changes in water depth, thus better adapting to the needs of different sea areas. Attached Figure Description
[0011] Figure 1 A top view of the present invention is shown.
[0012] Figure 2 The front view of this utility model is shown.
[0013] Figure 3 A side view of the present invention is shown.
[0014] Figure 4 This utility model illustrates Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.
[0015] The attached diagram includes the following reference numerals: 1. Outer hexagonal frame; 2. Corrugated cement board; 3. Inner hexagonal frame; 4. Straight groove; 5. Diagonal bar; 6. Threaded bar; 7. Straight bar; 8. Sliding bar; 9. Diagonal sliding bar; 10. Connecting support bar; 11. Diagonal groove. Detailed Implementation
[0016] The following is a reference to the appendix. Figures 1-4 The preferred embodiments of this utility model are described below. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely for explaining the technical principles of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0017] This invention proposes a hexagonal steel structure breeding reef. When using this device, take an outer hexagonal frame 1 and an inner hexagonal frame 3. First, select a pair of diagonal rods 5 and straight rods 7 of appropriate length. Select a corrugated cement plate 2 of appropriate length. The total length of the inclined sliding rod 9 + diagonal rod 5 (straight rod 7 and sliding rod 8) of the corrugated cement plate 2 is less than the length of the inclined sliding groove 11 (straight groove 4). First, slide one diagonal rod 5 and straight rod 7 into the corresponding inclined sliding groove 11 and straight groove 4. Then, slide the upper end of the inclined sliding rod of the corrugated cement plate 2 into the inner hexagonal frame 3. In a slanted groove 11 of the hexagonal frame 3, the lower sliding rod 8 is inserted into a corresponding straight groove 4 of the outer hexagonal frame 1. Then, another slanted rod 4 and a straight rod 7 are slidably inserted into the other end (located at the opening) of the corresponding slanted groove 11 and straight groove 4. A pair of threaded rods 6 are threaded into the threaded holes inside the openings of the slanted groove 11 and straight groove 4, respectively. The slanted sliding rod 9 and slanted rod 5 (sliding rod 8 and straight rod 7) are respectively tightened by the pair of threaded rods 6. The threaded rods 6 are welded to the openings of the slanted groove 11 and straight groove 4 to ensure structural stability. The remaining five sides are then sequentially fitted with corresponding corrugated cement plates 2. At this point, one layer of the aquaculture reef is installed. Depending on the requirements, an appropriate number of aquaculture reef layers are installed. Connecting support rods 10 of suitable length are selected, and several connecting support rods 10 are welded to the inner bends of a set of outer hexagonal frames 1 and an inner hexagonal frame 3. At this point, one aquaculture reef is installed. Using appropriate lifting equipment, the assembled aquaculture reef is deployed to a predetermined location in the sea area. Ensure the aquaculture reef is stably placed on the seabed and make necessary adjustments to ensure its correct position. This invention employs an outer hexagonal frame 1 and an inner hexagonal frame 3 structure, along with detachable corrugated cement plates 2, giving the aquaculture reef excellent modular characteristics. This facilitates rapid assembly and adjustment according to the needs of different sea areas, improving adaptability. Compared to traditional one-piece reinforced concrete reefs, the size and weight of individual components are smaller, facilitating transportation and deployment, and reducing construction difficulty and cost. This device can adjust the height of the aquaculture reef by adding or removing layers according to changes in water depth, better adapting to the needs of different sea areas.
[0018] Although the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, various modifications can be made to it and components can be replaced with equivalents without departing from the scope of the present invention. In particular, the technical features mentioned in the various embodiments can be combined in any manner as long as there is no structural conflict. The present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.
[0019] In the description of this utility model, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," which indicate direction or positional relationships, are based on the direction or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0020] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 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.
[0021] The term "comprising" or any other similar term is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, article, or apparatus / device that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to those processes, articles, or apparatus / devices.
[0022] The technical solution of this utility model has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of this utility model is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A hexagonal steel structure aquaculture reef, comprising an outer hexagonal frame (1) and an inner hexagonal frame (3), characterized in that: The outer hexagonal frame (1) and the inner hexagonal frame (3) are provided with grooves at their outer bends. The outer hexagonal frame (3) is provided with a slanted groove (11) on its outer side. The outer hexagonal frame (1) is provided with a straight groove (4) on its upper side. Both the slanted groove (11) and the straight groove (4) are sealed at one end and open at the other end. Each corrugated cement plate (2) is provided with a corresponding inclined slide rod (9) at its upper end, and each corrugated cement plate (2) is fixedly connected to a slide rod (8) at its lower end. Each inclined slide rod (9) is matched with the corresponding inclined slide groove (11), and each slide rod (8) is matched with the corresponding straight groove (4).
2. The hexagonal steel structure aquaculture reef according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the inclined grooves (11) has a pair of inclined rods (5) slidably arranged in it, and each of the straight grooves (4) has a pair of straight rods (7) slidably arranged in it. The inclined rods (9) are located between the pair of inclined rods (5), and the rods (8) are located between the pair of straight rods (7).
3. The hexagonal steel structure aquaculture reef according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each of the inclined grooves (11) and the straight grooves (4) has a threaded hole inside the opening end, and each threaded rod (6) is threaded into the corresponding threaded hole.
4. The hexagonal steel structure aquaculture reef according to claim 3, characterized in that: Each of the outer hexagonal frame (1), the inner hexagonal frame (3), and the corresponding corrugated cement plate (2) forms a layer of aquaculture reef. Between the multiple layers of aquaculture reef, the corners of the inner hexagonal frame (3) located inside are connected and fixed by the corresponding connecting support rod (10), and the corners of the outer hexagonal frame (1) located outside are connected and fixed by the corresponding connecting support rod (10).