Artificial ecological floating island

By using solar-powered aeration and pumping systems and a plant-substrate-microorganism complex, the problems of slow water replacement and poor stability of the root system of artificial floating islands have been solved, achieving efficient purification and enhanced stability.

CN224548202UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24长沙市浏阳生态环境监测站
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
长沙市浏阳生态环境监测站
Filing Date
2025-08-29
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

The existing artificial floating islands have a slow water exchange rate due to the plant root system, resulting in poor growth, low purification efficiency, poor stability, and easy disintegration.

Method used

Solar panels power the aerators and pumps. Aeration increases dissolved oxygen concentration, and the pumps draw oxygen-rich water into the substrate chamber. The plant-substrate-microorganism system filters and absorbs the water, enhancing the purification effect. The design of the suspended body improves the stability of the floating island.

Benefits of technology

It enables the timely replacement of plant roots, promotes growth, improves purification efficiency, enhances the stability of the floating island and the water purification effect, and prevents capsizing.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the artificial floating island technical field, concretely relates to an artificial ecological floating island, including floating island subassembly, two solar module are connected to the both sides of floating island subassembly, and floating island subassembly includes island body, the upper surface of island body is arranged with a plurality of planting hole, and the planting hole is communicated with the matrix cavity in the island body, and a plurality of water -permeable holes are opened in the island body bottom, and the water purification subassembly is fixedly connected with the island body side, and the water purification subassembly includes energy storage battery box, and energy storage battery box is connected with solar module electricity, and can power supply aerator and pump machine, and pump machine is communicated with matrix cavity and outside world. The utility model can realize the timed replacement of plant root system rich nutrition water body, promotes plant growth and water body nutrient absorption, still strengthens the water body purification effect of floating island through the filtration, degradation and absorption effect of plant-matrix-microorganism combination, strengthens the stability of artificial floating island floating simultaneously, can prevent the attack of wind wave and lead to overturning.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of artificial floating island technology, specifically relating to an artificial ecological floating island. Background Technology

[0002] Artificial floating islands are a common practice in recent years to improve and maintain aquatic environments. By placing artificial floating islands in the protected water bodies and cultivating aquatic plants on them, the water can be protected and purified. This not only utilizes the principles of eco-engineering to reduce the levels of COD (chemical oxygen demand), nitrogen, and phosphorus in the water, thereby purifying the water quality, but also creates habitats for birds and fish, improves the landscape, and protects the shoreline through its wave-damping effect.

[0003] Chinese patent CN201560147U discloses an artificial floating island, including a floating bed with a seed basin placed on it. The floating bed is made of PVC water supply pipes connected by 90-degree elbows. At least two ropes connect one or two sets of opposite sides of the floating bed. The seed basin is placed on the ropes of the floating bed and floats on the water surface. The seed basin is a 12-hole plastic seed basin, and plants are fixed inside it with sponge.

[0004] However, the seedlings of this artificial floating island are placed in a fixed position, and the water for the plant roots can only be replaced by the natural water flow. If the water replacement rate of the roots is slow, the plants are prone to poor growth. Moreover, the water purification efficiency is low because the plants are the only means of filtration and purification. Furthermore, since each seedling is placed on the rope of the floating bed, it is easy for the seedlings to fall apart when subjected to the force of wind and waves, resulting in poor stability. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides an artificial ecological floating island. This invention uses solar panels to power an aerator and pump. The aerator increases dissolved oxygen concentration in the water outside the pump, and the pump then draws the oxygen-enriched water into the substrate chamber. After being filtered, degraded, and absorbed by the plant-substrate-microorganism system, the water flows out of the substrate chamber, thus achieving timed replacement of the nutrient-rich water by plant roots, promoting plant growth and nutrient absorption. The substrate chamber can hold filter substrate. The roots of the plants on the floating island are planted in the filter substrate through planting holes on the island. Microorganisms accumulate on the surface of the plant roots and filter substrate, enabling the plant-substrate-microorganism complex to filter, degrade, and absorb pollutants, enhancing water purification. The solar panels are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the floating island assembly. The suspended solar panels are semi-cylindrical and can be unfolded, increasing the floating area of ​​the island and enhancing its stability, preventing capsizing due to wind and waves.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: An artificial ecological floating island includes a floating island component with two solar panels connected to its two sides. The floating island component includes an island body with multiple planting holes on its upper surface, which communicate with a substrate cavity inside the island. Multiple water-permeable holes are located at the bottom of the island body. A water purification component is fixedly connected to the side of the island body. The water purification component includes an energy storage battery box, which is electrically connected to the solar panels and provides power to an aerator and a pump. The pump connects the substrate cavity to the outside environment.

[0007] Furthermore, the floating island assembly includes a cavity door, which is rotatably connected to a movable bolt fixed to the upper side of the island body.

[0008] Furthermore, the floating island assembly includes a handle that is fixedly connected to the side of the cavity door facing away from the matrix cavity.

[0009] Furthermore, the surface of the cavity door is provided with multiple water-permeable grooves.

[0010] Furthermore, the solar panel includes a suspending body with a solar panel on its upper surface, and the side of the suspending body is connected to the side of the island.

[0011] Furthermore, the side of the suspended body is rotatably connected to the island via a pivot.

[0012] Furthermore, the suspended body is a semi-cylinder, and when the suspended body unfolds along the axis of rotation, its arc surface faces downwards, while the plane with the solar panel faces upwards.

[0013] Furthermore, the energy storage battery box has a built-in controller configured to control the starting sequence and frequency of the aerator and pump.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: (1) This utility model has an aerator and a pump installed on the side of the island. The solar energy module stores electricity for the energy storage battery box, which directly supplies power to the aerator and the pump. There is also a controller to control the order and frequency of the aerator and the pump to start. The aerator is controlled to aerate the water outside the pump to increase the dissolved oxygen concentration. Finally, the pump is controlled to pump the oxygen-rich water into the matrix cavity, thereby realizing the timed replacement of the nutrient-rich water for plant roots, promoting plant growth and water nutrient absorption. The water is pumped into a separate matrix cavity space for targeted filtration and purification, improving purification efficiency. The controller can set the frequency and time of water replacement in the matrix cavity to prevent poor plant growth on the floating island.

[0015] (2) The present invention provides a matrix cavity inside the island, which can hold water filtration matrix. A cavity door is provided on the side of the island. The cavity door can be opened or closed by a movable bolt, so that the filtration matrix in the matrix cavity can be replaced through the cavity door. Since the roots of the plants on the floating island are planted in the filtration matrix through the planting holes on the island, and the plant roots and the surface of the filtration matrix will accumulate microorganisms, the pollutants can be filtered, degraded and absorbed through the plant-matrix-microorganism complex, which enhances the water purification effect of the floating island. After the oxygen-rich water in the matrix cavity is filtered, degraded and absorbed by the plant-matrix-microorganism system, it flows out from the matrix cavity.

[0016] (3) In this utility model, the solar energy components are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the floating island component. The suspension body of the solar energy component is a semi-cylinder and can be unfolded. When the suspension body is unfolded along the axis of rotation, its arc surface faces down and the plane with the solar panel faces up, which increases the floating area of ​​the floating island and thus enhances the stability of the artificial floating island. It can prevent the intrusion of wind and waves from causing it to capsize.

[0017] (4) In this utility model, since the side of the suspended body of the solar module is rotatably connected to the island through a rotating shaft, the suspended bodies on both sides of the island can be gathered up when transporting and storing the artificial floating island, reducing the space occupied and facilitating transportation and storage. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an artificial ecological floating island according to this utility model. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an artificial ecological floating island according to this utility model. Figure 2 ; Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an artificial ecological floating island according to the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an artificial ecological floating island according to this utility model. Figure 3 ; Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an artificial ecological floating island according to the present invention. Figure 2 ; Figure 6 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an artificial ecological floating island according to the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the solar panel structure of an artificial ecological floating island according to the present invention; The attached figures are labeled as follows: 100. Floating island component; 101. Island body; 102. Planting hole; 103. Chamber door; 104. Movable plug; 105. Drainage channel; 106. Handle; 107. Drainage hole; 108. Matrix cavity; 200. Solar module; 201. Suspension body; 202. Solar panel; 203. Shaft; 300. Water purification components; 301. Pump; 302. Aerator; 303. Energy storage battery box; 304. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with embodiments. Of course, the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this utility model and are not intended to limit its scope.

[0020] Although the steps in this invention are arranged with reference numerals, they are not intended to limit the order of the steps. Unless the order of the steps is explicitly stated or the execution of a step requires other steps as a basis, the relative order of the steps can be adjusted. It is understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and covers any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0021] Example like Figures 1-7 As shown, an artificial ecological floating island includes a floating island component 100, with two solar panels 200 connected to both sides of the component. The floating island component 100 includes an island body 101, with multiple planting holes 102 arranged on its upper surface. These planting holes 102 communicate with a substrate cavity 108 inside the island body 101. Multiple water-permeable holes 107 are opened at the bottom of the island body 101. A water purification component 300 is fixedly connected to the side of the island body 101. The water purification component 300 includes an energy storage battery box 303, which is electrically connected to the solar panels 200 and provides power to an aerator 302 and a pump 301. The pump 301 connects the substrate cavity 108 to the outside environment.

[0022] Furthermore, the energy storage battery box 303 has a built-in controller 304, which is configured to control the starting sequence and frequency of the aerator 302 and the pump 301.

[0023] In this invention, an aerator 302 and a pump 301 are installed on the side of the island 301. A solar panel 200 stores electricity in a battery box 303, which directly powers the aerator 302 and pump 301. A controller 304 controls the starting sequence and frequency of the aerator 302 and pump 301. Therefore, the pump 301 can be controlled first to quickly extract the water from the substrate chamber 108, which has been purified by plant roots and the substrate, before the aerator 302 aerates the water outside the pump 301. To increase the dissolved oxygen concentration in the water, pump 301 is controlled to quickly pump oxygen-enriched water into the substrate chamber 108. If the water around the plant roots is not replaced in a timely manner, the dissolved oxygen level will decrease, leading to root rot due to oxygen deficiency. Furthermore, stagnant water environments are prone to the growth of mosquitoes, algae, or fungal diseases. Therefore, the aforementioned technical solution of regularly and quickly replacing the water around the floating island plant roots promotes plant growth and nutrient absorption. The controller 304 sets the frequency and time of water replacement in the substrate chamber 108 to prevent poor plant growth on the floating island. Rapidly pumping water into the separate substrate chamber 108 for targeted filtration and purification also improves the purification efficiency of the floating island.

[0024] It is worth noting that the controller 304 uses an STM32 (ST Microelectronics 32-bit Microcontroller) microcontroller to control the start-up time and frequency of the pump 301 and the aerator 302. This is existing technology and will not be described in detail.

[0025] It is worth noting that the energy storage battery box 303 has a waterproof outer shell design, which can ensure that the battery and controller 304 inside are not wetted by water. In addition, both the aerator 302 and the pump 301 are low-power models, so that the power generated by the solar panel 200 is sufficient to start the aerator 302 and the pump 301.

[0026] Furthermore, the floating island assembly 100 includes a cavity door 103, which is rotatably connected to a movable bolt 104 fixed to the upper side of the island body 101.

[0027] Furthermore, the floating island assembly 100 includes a handle 106, which is fixedly connected to the side of the cavity 103 facing away from the matrix cavity 108.

[0028] In this invention, a matrix cavity 108 is provided inside the island body, which can accommodate water filtration matrix. A cavity door 103 is provided on the side of the island body 101. The cavity door 103 can be opened or closed by a movable bolt 104, so that the filtration matrix in the matrix cavity 108 can be replaced through the cavity door 103. Since the roots of the plants on the floating island are planted in the filtration matrix through the planting holes 102 on the island body 101, and microorganisms are enriched on the surface of the plant roots and the filtration matrix, pollutants can be filtered, degraded and absorbed through the plant-matrix-microorganism complex, which enhances the water purification effect of the floating island. After the oxygen-rich water in the matrix cavity 108 is filtered, degraded and absorbed by the plant-matrix-microorganism system, it flows out from the matrix cavity 108.

[0029] It is worth noting that the handle 106 of the floating island assembly 100 is placed on the cavity door 103 near the bottom of the island body 101 by welding. The handle 106 makes it easier to open the cavity door 103 around the movable bolt 104, which facilitates the replacement of the filter substrate in the matrix cavity 108.

[0030] Furthermore, the surface of the cavity 103 is provided with a plurality of water-permeable grooves 105.

[0031] It is worth noting that when filling the matrix cavity 108 with filter substrate, the filter substrate can be injected into the matrix cavity 108 through the planting hole 102 on the upper surface of the permeable trough 105 or the island 101 using a pipette.

[0032] Furthermore, the solar module 200 includes a suspension body 201, on the upper surface of which a solar panel 202 is provided, and the side of the suspension body 201 is connected to the side of the island 101.

[0033] In this invention, solar panels 200 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the floating island assembly 100. The suspension body 201 of the solar panel 200 is a semi-cylinder and can be unfolded. When the suspension body 201 is unfolded along the pivot 203, its arc surface faces down and the plane with the solar panel 202 faces up, which increases the floating area of ​​the floating island and enhances the stability of the artificial floating island, preventing it from being overturned by wind and waves.

[0034] Furthermore, the side of the levitation body 201 is rotatably connected to the island 101 via a pivot 203.

[0035] Furthermore, the levitation body 201 is a semi-cylinder. When the levitation body 201 is unfolded along the rotation axis 203, its arc surface faces downward and the plane on which the solar panel 202 is located faces upward.

[0036] In this invention, because the side of the suspension body 201 of the solar module 200 is rotatably connected to the island 101 through the pivot 203, the suspension bodies 201 on both sides of the island 101 can be folded up when transporting and storing the artificial floating island, reducing the space occupied and facilitating transportation and storage.

[0037] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the inventive concept of the present utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An artificial ecological floating island, characterized in that, Includes a floating island assembly (100), on both sides of which are connected two solar panels (200); The floating island component (100) includes an island (101), with multiple planting holes (102) arranged on the upper surface of the island (101). The planting holes (102) are connected to the matrix cavity (108) inside the island (101), and multiple water-permeable holes (107) are opened at the bottom of the island (101). A water purification component (300) is fixedly connected to the side of the island (101). The water purification component (300) includes an energy storage battery box (303). The energy storage battery box (303) is electrically connected to the solar panel (200) and can supply power to the aerator (302) and the pump (301). The pump (301) connects the matrix chamber (108) to the outside.

2. The artificial ecological floating island according to claim 1, characterized in that, The floating island assembly (100) includes a cavity door (103), which is rotatably connected to a movable bolt (104) fixed to the upper side of the island body (101).

3. The artificial ecological floating island according to claim 2, characterized in that, The floating island assembly (100) includes a handle (106) which is fixedly connected to the side of the cavity door (103) facing away from the matrix cavity (108).

4. The artificial ecological floating island according to claim 2, characterized in that, The surface of the cavity door (103) is provided with multiple water-permeable grooves (105).

5. The artificial ecological floating island according to claim 1, characterized in that, The solar module (200) includes a suspension body (201), on the upper surface of which a solar panel (202) is provided, and the side of the suspension body (201) is connected to the side of the island (101).

6. The artificial ecological floating island according to claim 5, characterized in that, The side of the suspending body (201) is rotatably connected to the island (101) via a pivot (203).

7. The artificial ecological floating island according to claim 6, characterized in that, The suspending body (201) is a semi-cylinder. When the suspending body (201) unfolds along the rotating shaft (203), its arc surface faces downward and the plane with the solar panel (202) faces upward.

8. The artificial ecological floating island according to claim 1, characterized in that, The energy storage battery box (303) has a built-in controller (304), which is configured to control the starting sequence and frequency of the aerator (302) and the pump (301).