Urban multifunctional ecological bridge

By installing sound and light guides, water troughs, food boxes, and bird perches on the bridge, the problem of lack of bird habitat and food supply on the bridge has been solved, the birds' needs for safe rest and foraging have been met, and the ecological function of the bridge has been improved.

CN224548933UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24SHANGHAI ACADEMY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SCI & PLANNING
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI ACADEMY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SCI & PLANNING
Filing Date
2025-08-13
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

The existing bridges lack bird habitats and food supply facilities, making it difficult to meet the needs of birds during migration or foraging.

Method used

Structures such as sound and light guides, water troughs, food boxes, bird perches and perches are installed on the bridge to provide water, food and resting places. Permeable geotextile and ceramsite water storage layer are combined to maintain humidity and prevent food from rotting.

Benefits of technology

Providing birds with a safe environment for drinking, feeding, and resting significantly enhances the ecological value of the bridge and meets the needs of birds during migration or foraging.

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Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of urban ecological restoration, and discloses a multifunctional ecological bridge for cities, which comprises a bridge body, guardrails fixedly connected to the two sides of the bridge body, a plurality of drainage pipes arranged on the two sides of the bridge body, water guide blocks arranged at the bottom of the drainage pipes, a partition plate fixedly connected to one side of the water guide blocks, bird perches fixedly connected to the two ends of the partition plate, a water tank arranged on one side of the partition plate, a food box arranged on the side, away from the water tank, of the partition plate, water-permeable geotextiles arranged in the food box, and sound and light guides for actively attracting birds for migration or foraging, wherein the water guide blocks and the drainage pipes are matched to collect and guide rainwater, ensuring continuous water supply of the water tank; the ceramsite water storage layer and the water-permeable geotextiles keep the food humidity and avoid water soaking and rotting; and the clamping grooves on the guardrails abut against the pressing blocks, ensuring the stability of the overall device.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of urban ecological restoration technology, and in particular to a multifunctional urban ecological bridge. Background Technology

[0002] As an important engineering structure, bridges typically span geographical obstacles such as rivers, canyons, or roads. Their core function is to ensure the smooth passage of pedestrians, vehicles, and goods, and to achieve effective connectivity in areas with obstacles.

[0003] Existing bridges are designed primarily for human transportation needs, generally neglecting the needs of birds. Most existing bridges are made of smooth concrete or metal, lacking places for birds to grip and perch, and there are no natural food sources such as insects and fruits or artificial feeding devices, making it difficult for migrating or foraging birds to find safe temporary resting places.

[0004] Therefore, we propose a multifunctional urban ecological bridge to address the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned problem of the inability to provide safe resting and foraging grounds, this application provides a multifunctional urban ecological bridge.

[0006] The technical solution for a multifunctional urban ecological bridge provided in this application is as follows:

[0007] A multifunctional ecological bridge for urban use includes a bridge body with guardrails fixedly connected to both sides. Multiple drainage pipes are installed on both sides of the bridge body, with water-diverting blocks at the bottom of each drainage pipe. A partition is fixedly connected to one side of each water-diverting block, and bird perches are fixedly connected to both ends of the partition. A water trough is provided on one side of the partition, and a feeding box is provided on the side of the partition away from the water trough. The feeding box contains a permeable geotextile, and a ceramsite water-retaining layer is provided on top of the permeable geotextile. Sound and light guides are fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the bridge body.

[0008] Preferably, perches are fixedly connected to both sides of the water-diverting block, a three-centimeter gap is left between the water-diverting block and the water trough, and overflow outlets are provided on both sides of the water trough.

[0009] Preferably, the bottom of the food box is provided with multiple drainage holes, and the main perch is fixedly connected to the periphery of the food box.

[0010] Preferably, the top of the bird perch is fixedly connected to two sides of the shaft pins, the surface of the shaft pins is rotatably connected to the connecting belt, the top of the connecting belt is fixedly connected to the strip block, the top of the strip block is fixedly connected to the folding block, the folding block is fastened to the surface of the guardrail, one side of the folding block is fixedly connected to the bushing, the inside of the bushing is threaded to the threaded rod, and one side of the threaded rod is fixedly connected to the pressure block.

[0011] Preferably, the guardrail is provided with a slot that matches the pressure block. The pressure block is embedded in the slot and tightened by a threaded rod, so that the pressure block and the guardrail are in close contact.

[0012] Preferably, the surface of the perch is provided with anti-slip texture, and the connection between the perch and the water-drawing block is fixed by welding.

[0013] Preferably, the thickness of the expanded clay water storage layer is 3-5 cm, and the edge of the permeable geotextile is tightly fitted to the inner wall of the food box.

[0014] In summary, this application includes the following beneficial technical effects:

[0015] This invention actively attracts migrating or foraging birds using an audio-visual guide, combined with a water trough providing clean water, a food box supplying food, and perches and roosts providing resting places. The water-collecting block and drainage pipe work together to collect and divert rainwater, ensuring a continuous water supply to the trough; the expanded clay aggregate water storage layer and permeable geotextile maintain the moisture of the food while preventing it from rotting; and the locking grooves and pressure blocks on the railings ensure the stability of the entire device. This design effectively solves the problem of traditional bridges lacking ecological functions, providing birds with a safe environment for drinking, feeding, and resting, and significantly enhancing the ecological value of urban bridges. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the strip block structure of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the bird perch of this utility model.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Bridge body; 101. Guardrail; 102. Sound and light guide; 103. Drainage pipe; 2. Strip block; 201. Connecting belt; 202. Shaft pin; 203. Folding block; 204. Bushing; 205. Threaded rod; 206. Pressing block; 3. Water diversion block; 301. Perch; 302. Partition; 303. Bird perch; 304. Water trough; 305. Overflow outlet; 306. Feeding box; 307. Main perch; 308. Drainage hole; 309. Permeable geotextile; 3091. Ceramsite water storage layer. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0022] Reference Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a multifunctional ecological bridge for urban areas, including a bridge body 1. Guardrails 101 are fixedly connected to both sides of the bridge body 1. Multiple drainage pipes 103 are provided on both sides of the bridge body 1. Water-diverting blocks 3 are provided at the bottom of the drainage pipes 103. A partition 302 is fixedly connected to one side of the water-diverting block 3. Bird perches 303 are fixedly connected to both ends of the partition 302. A water trough 304 is provided on one side of the partition 302. A feeding box 306 is provided on the side of the partition 302 away from the water trough 304. A permeable geotextile 309 is provided inside the feeding box 306. A ceramic granule water storage layer 3091 is provided on the top of the permeable geotextile 309. Sound and light guides 102 are fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the bridge body 1.

[0023] The bridge body 1 serves as the basic structure, with guardrails 101 on both sides providing safety protection. Multiple drainage pipes 103 on both sides of the bridge body 1 drain rainwater from the bridge surface. The rainwater flows through the drainage pipes 103 to the water-diverting blocks 3 at the bottom, which guide the rainwater to the water trough 304 on one side of the partition 302, providing a water source for birds. Bird perches 303 at both ends of the partition 302 provide perches and standing positions for birds. Inside the feeding box 306 on the side of the partition 302 away from the water trough 304, a ceramsite water-retaining layer 3091 above the permeable geotextile 309 maintains a certain level of humidity, suitable for insect breeding or for placing fruits and other food, providing a food source for birds. The sound and light guides 102 on both sides of the top of the bridge body 1 emit specific sounds and lights to attract migrating or foraging birds.

[0024] The existing bridges lack bird habitats and food supply facilities. The sound and light guide 102 can effectively attract birds, the water trough 304 and the food box 306 provide water and food respectively, and the bird perch 303 provides a place to roost, meeting the needs of birds during migration or foraging and providing them with a safe temporary resting place.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment, perches 301 are fixedly connected to both sides of the water-diverting block 3, a three-centimeter gap is left between the water-diverting block 3 and the water trough 304, and overflow outlets 305 are provided on both sides of the water trough 304.

[0026] The perches 301 on both sides of the water-guiding block 3 provide additional perching and gripping positions for birds. A three-centimeter gap is left between the water-guiding block 3 and the water trough 304 to allow rainwater guided by the water-guiding block 3 to flow smoothly into the water trough 304, while preventing excessive water flow from directly impacting the water trough 304. The overflow outlets 305 on both sides of the water trough 304 can drain excess water when there is too much water in the water trough 304.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the food box 306 is provided with a plurality of drainage holes 308, and the main perching pole 307 is fixedly connected to the periphery of the food box 306.

[0028] The feeder 306 is used to hold bird food, and its multiple drainage holes 308 at the bottom can drain excess water from the feeder 306 to prevent the food from spoiling due to water accumulation. The main perch 307 around the feeder 306 provides birds with a gripping position when perching and feeding near the feeder 306.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the top of the bird perch 303 is fixedly connected to both sides of the shaft pins 202, the surface of the shaft pins 202 is rotatably connected to the connecting belt 201, the top of the connecting belt 201 is fixedly connected to the strip block 2, the top of the strip block 2 is fixedly connected to the folding block 203, the folding block 203 is fastened to the surface of the guardrail 101, one side of the folding block 203 is fixedly connected to the bushing 204, the inside of the bushing 204 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 205, and one side of the threaded rod 205 is fixedly connected to the pressure block 206.

[0030] The pins 202 on both sides of the top of the bird perch 303 allow the connecting belt 201 to rotate. The connecting belt 201 is connected to the folding block 203 through the strip block 2. The folding block 203 is fastened to the surface of the guardrail 101. Rotating the threaded rod 205 inside the bushing 204 can drive the pressure block 206 to move, thereby fixing the folding block 203 to the guardrail 101, and thus fixing the bird perch 303 and other structures. Through the above structure, the components that provide perches and other functions for birds can be stably installed on the guardrail 101.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the guardrail 101 is provided with a slot that matches the pressure block 206. The pressure block 206 is embedded in the slot and tightened by the threaded rod 205, so that the pressure block 206 and the guardrail 101 are in close contact.

[0032] The slots on the guardrail 101 match the pressure block 206. After the pressure block 206 is inserted into the slot, the threaded rod 205 is rotated to tighten it. The pressure block 206 and the guardrail 101 are tightly abutted together, thereby firmly fixing the relevant structure to the guardrail 101. This fixing method is more stable and can ensure that the structure serving birds is not easily loosened during the use of the bridge, ensuring the stable realization of functions such as birds' perching and feeding, and providing birds with a reliable temporary resting place.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the surface of the perch 301 is provided with anti-slip texture, and the connection between the perch 301 and the water-conducting block 3 is fixed by welding.

[0034] The anti-slip texture on the surface of perch 301 increases the friction between the bird's claws and perch 301, allowing the bird to grip perch 301 more firmly. The connection between perch 301 and water block 3 is fixed by welding, ensuring the stability of perch 301.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the thickness of the expanded clay water storage layer 3091 is 3-5 cm, and the edge of the permeable geotextile 309 is tightly fitted to the inner wall of the food container 306.

[0036] The permeable geotextile 309 inside the food box 306 can prevent the ceramsite from falling off the ceramsite water storage layer 3091, while allowing water to permeate. It can also solve the problem of insufficient food supply for existing bridges by manually placing food inside the food box 306.

[0037] The foregoing description, with reference to preferred embodiments, illustrates an exemplary implementation of a multifunctional urban ecological bridge provided by this disclosure. However, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and alterations can be made to the above specific embodiments without departing from the spirit of this disclosure, and various combinations can be made to the various technical features and structures proposed in this disclosure without exceeding the protection scope of this disclosure, which is determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A multifunctional ecological bridge for urban use, comprising a bridge body (1), characterized in that: The bridge body (1) is fixedly connected to guardrails (101) on both sides. Multiple drainage pipes (103) are provided on both sides of the bridge body (1). A water-diverting block (3) is provided at the bottom of the drainage pipe (103). A partition (302) is fixedly connected to one side of the water-diverting block (3). Bird perches (303) are fixedly connected to both ends of the partition (302). A water trough (304) is provided on one side of the partition (302). A food box (306) is provided on the side of the partition (302) away from the water trough (304). A permeable geotextile (309) is provided inside the food box (306). A ceramic granule water storage layer (3091) is provided on the top of the permeable geotextile (309). Sound and light guides (102) are fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the bridge body (1).

2. The urban multifunctional ecological bridge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water-diverting block (3) is fixedly connected to perches (301) on both sides. There is a three-centimeter gap between the water-diverting block (3) and the water trough (304). The water trough (304) is provided with overflow outlets (305) on both sides.

3. The urban multifunctional ecological bridge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the food box (306) is provided with multiple drainage holes (308), and the main perching pole (307) is fixedly connected to the periphery of the food box (306).

4. The urban multifunctional ecological bridge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bird perch (303) has pins (202) fixedly connected to both sides of the top. A connecting band (201) is rotatably connected to the surface of the pins (202). A strip block (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting band (201). A folding block (203) is fixedly connected to the top of the strip block (2). The folding block (203) is fastened to the surface of the guardrail (101). A bushing (204) is fixedly connected to one side of the folding block (203). A threaded rod (205) is threadedly connected to the inside of the bushing (204). A pressure block (206) is fixedly connected to one side of the threaded rod (205).

5. A multifunctional urban ecological bridge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guardrail (101) is provided with a slot that matches the pressure block (206). The pressure block (206) is embedded in the slot and tightened by the threaded rod (205) so that the pressure block (206) and the guardrail (101) are in close contact.

6. A multifunctional urban ecological bridge according to claim 2, characterized in that: The surface of the perch (301) is provided with anti-slip texture, and the connection between the perch (301) and the water block (3) is fixed by welding.

7. A multifunctional urban ecological bridge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thickness of the ceramsite water storage layer (3091) is 3-5 cm, and the edge of the permeable geotextile (309) is closely fitted to the inner wall of the food box (306).