Combined artificial reef

Abstract

This invention provides a modular artificial reef, relating to the field of artificial reefs. The reef includes a conical reef assembled from multiple side plates and a base plate. The side plates are connected to each other to form a cone-shaped structure, with the side plates of the cone-shaped structure held in place by the base plate. It also includes a connecting member and an upper stopper block, which is inserted into the upper port of the cone-shaped side plate assembly. The connecting member pulls the upper stopper block towards the base plate and fixes it in place. The surface of each side plate has evenly spaced circular holes. This invention, assembled from multiple parts, solves the problem of stacking and transporting large, hollow, integrated artificial reefs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of artificial reefs, and more particularly to a combined artificial reef. Background Technology

[0002] Artificial reefs are man-made structures placed in the sea to improve the marine ecological environment, create a good habitat for marine life, and provide places for fish and other marine organisms to reproduce, grow, forage, and shelter from predators, thereby achieving the goals of protection, propagation, and increased fish catch.

[0003] Artificial reefs, constructed from concrete, are dropped into the sea and sink to provide habitat for fish. However, the inventors discovered during routine deployment that since artificial reefs are placed in the sea, they often require transport by ship. In order to provide a good habitat for fish, artificial reefs are often hollow, which makes them bulky and inconvenient to stack and transport. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a combined artificial reef.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a combined artificial reef, comprising a conical reef, wherein the conical reef is assembled from multiple side plates and a bottom plate, the multiple side plates are combined and connected to each other to form a cone-shaped structure, wherein the side plates forming the cone-shaped structure are clamped on the bottom plate, and further comprising a connecting member and an upper plug, wherein the upper plug is inserted into the upper port of the cone-shaped structure side plate assembly, wherein the connecting member pulls the upper plug toward the bottom plate and fixes it to the bottom plate, and the surface of the side plates is uniformly provided with circular holes.

[0006] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: multiple side plates are clamped onto the base plate, and then the multiple side plates are brought close together (holes can be made in the side plates as needed, and clamps can be used to connect multiple side plates through the holes). Then, the upper plug is pulled by the connecting component and is pulled close to the base plate. The upper plug and the base plate clamp the side plates to form a cone-shaped artificial reef. The hollow interior of the cone-shaped artificial reef provides a habitat for fish. Since the cone-shaped artificial reef is assembleable and detachable, the parts that make up the cone-shaped artificial reef can be stacked and transported separately. When transported to the designated sea area, it is assembled on the ship and dropped into the water. Because it is assembled from multiple parts, it solves the problem that integrated artificial reefs are difficult to stack and transport due to their hollow and large volume.

[0007] Preferably, the edge of the base plate is integrally formed with a ring structure vertically upward, wherein a limiting ring is fixedly installed at the upper end of the base plate, and the bottom of the side plate is bent vertically downward. The side plate is inserted between the limiting ring and the ring structure by means of its bottom, and a rubber pad is placed in the gap of the engagement for interference fit.

[0008] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: the limiting ring, together with the ring structure, clamps the side plate, thereby limiting and fixing the side plate (holes can be made on the side plate and the bottom plate as needed, and then the side plate and the bottom plate can be fixed by passing the clamp through the hole). The rubber pad can reduce the collision between the side plate and the bottom plate, and at the same time, it can firmly fix the side plate.

[0009] Preferably, limiting blocks are evenly provided between the annular structure and the limiting ring, wherein a slot is provided at the bottom of the side plate, and the side plate is secured to the limiting block by means of the slot.

[0010] The effect achieved by the above components is that the side plate is stuck on the base plate, and the limiting block is used to lock it in the slot, thereby preventing the side plate from sliding on the base plate.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the base plate is provided with three reinforcing rings of gradually increasing size, wherein the three reinforcing rings are integrally formed at the bottom of the base plate with the same center, and the reinforcing rings are connected by reinforcing ribs, wherein the reinforcing ribs are integrally formed at the bottom of the base plate.

[0012] The effect achieved by the above components is that the strength of the base plate can be strengthened by using reinforcing rings and reinforcing ribs, thereby improving the strength of the base plate.

[0013] Preferably, the connecting component further includes a base mounting cylinder integrally formed on the base plate. A shaft is inserted inside the base mounting cylinder and is inserted into the bottom of the upper plug. An upwardly curved upper hook is provided on the side of the upper plug, and a downwardly curved bottom hook is provided on the surface of the base mounting cylinder. A loop is fitted between the bottom hook and the upper hook. A wedge is horizontally inserted inside the base mounting cylinder, and the wedge passes through the shaft inside the base mounting cylinder. The upper plug is pulled and fixed towards the base plate by tightening the loop.

[0014] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: the shaft is inserted into the base installation cylinder, and then the shaft and the base installation cylinder are fixed by using wedges. Then, the rope is twisted by tilting and rotating the wooden rod inserted in the middle of the rope. When the upper stopper is close to the base installation cylinder, the wooden rod is rotated to make the wooden rod vertical to the rope. At this time, one side of the wooden rod blocks the shaft and cannot rotate to ensure that the rope is taut. Then, the upper stopper is tightened towards the bottom plate to ensure that the entire conical reef is fixed.

[0015] Preferably, the upper stopper is a rubber block, and the side of the upper stopper is attached to the side of each side plate near the top. A gasket is provided between the upper stopper and the side plate.

[0016] The above components achieve the following effects: the rubber upper stopper can prevent the side plate from colliding with the upper stopper, and the gasket can prevent the upper stopper from squeezing the side plate and causing a rigid collision.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] In this invention, multiple side plates are clamped onto a base plate, and then the side plates are brought close together (holes can be made in the side plates as needed, and clamps can be used to connect the side plates through the holes). Then, a connecting component pulls the upper plug block, which is pulled close to the base plate by the connecting component. The upper plug block and the base plate clamp the side plates to form a cone-shaped artificial reef. The hollow interior of the cone-shaped artificial reef provides a habitat for fish. Since the cone-shaped artificial reef is assembleable and detachable, the parts that make up the cone-shaped artificial reef can be stacked and transported separately. When transported to the designated sea area, it is assembled on the ship and dropped into the water. Because it is assembled from multiple parts, it solves the problem that integrated artificial reefs are difficult to stack and transport due to their large size and hollow structure. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a combined artificial reef is provided for this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the partially disassembled structure of a combined artificial reef.

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the base plate of a combined artificial reef is provided for this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This utility model proposes a combined artificial reef Figure 3 Bottom diagram;

[0023] Figure 5 This utility model presents a schematic diagram of the side plate portion of a combined artificial reef.

[0024] Legend: 1. Base plate; 2. Side plate; 3. Round hole; 4. Limiting ring; 5. Reinforcing ring; 6. Limiting block; 7. Slot; 8. Reinforcing rib; 9. Base mounting cylinder; 10. Bottom hook; 11. Wedge; 12. Upper stopper block; 13. Washer ring; 14. Upper hook; 15. Loop; 16. Shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Example 1, such as Figure 1-5As shown, a modular artificial reef includes a conical reef, which is assembled from multiple side plates 2 and a base plate 1. The side plates 2 are connected to each other to form a cone-shaped structure, wherein the side plates 2 forming the cone-shaped structure are clamped onto the base plate 1. The reef also includes a connecting member and an upper plug 12, which is inserted into the upper port of the conical structure's side plate 2 assembly. The connecting member pulls the upper plug 12 towards the base plate 1 and fixes it to the base plate 1. The surface of the side plates 2 has evenly spaced circular holes 3. Multiple side plates 2 are clamped onto the base plate 1, and then the side plates 2 are brought closer together (holes can be made on the side plates 2 as needed, and clamps can be inserted through the holes to connect the multiple side plates 2). The connecting member then pulls the upper plug 12 closer to the base plate. Plate 1, upper plug 12, and bottom plate 1 clamp side plate 2 to form a cone-shaped artificial reef. The hollow interior of the cone-shaped artificial reef provides habitat for fish. Since the cone-shaped artificial reef is assembleable and detachable, the components that make up the cone-shaped artificial reef can be stacked and transported separately. When transported to the designated sea area, it is assembled on the ship and dropped into the water. Because it is assembled from multiple parts, it solves the problem of stacking and transporting a single-piece artificial reef due to its hollow and large volume. The edge of the bottom plate 1 is integrally formed with a ring structure vertically upward. The upper end of the bottom plate 1 is fixedly installed with a limiting ring 4. The bottom of the side plate 2 is bent vertically downward. The side plate 2 is inserted between the limiting ring 4 and the ring structure and locked in place. The gap of the locking is padded with a rubber pad for interference fit. The limiting ring 4 and the ring structure clamp the fish in place. Side plate 2, which can limit and fix side plate 2 (holes can be opened on side plate 2 and bottom plate 1 as needed, and then the side plate 2 and bottom plate 1 can be fixed together by clamping through the holes). Rubber pads can mitigate the collision between side plate 2 and bottom plate 1 and at the same time firmly fix side plate 2. Limiting blocks 6 are evenly provided between the annular structure and the limiting ring 4. The bottom of side plate 2 has a slot 7. Side plate 2 is locked onto the limiting block 6 by the slot 7. Side plate 2 is locked onto bottom plate 1 by the limiting block 6, which can prevent side plate 2 from sliding on bottom plate 1. The bottom of bottom plate 1 is provided with three reinforcing rings 5 ​​of gradually increasing size. The three reinforcing rings 5 ​​are integrally formed at the bottom of bottom plate 1 with the same center. The reinforcing rings 5 ​​are connected by reinforcing ribs 8. The base plate 1 is integrally formed at the bottom. The reinforcing ring 5 and reinforcing rib 8 strengthen the base plate 1, improving its overall strength. The connecting component also includes a base mounting cylinder 9 integrally formed on the base plate 1. A shaft 16 is inserted inside the base mounting cylinder 9, positioned at the bottom of the upper stopper block 12. The upper stopper block 12 has an upwardly curved upper hook ring 14 on its side. The base mounting cylinder 9 has a downwardly curved bottom hook ring 10 on its surface. A rope 15 is fitted between the bottom hook ring 10 and the upper hook ring 14. A wedge 11 is horizontally inserted inside the base mounting cylinder 9, passing through the shaft 16 inside. Tightening the rope 15 pulls and fixes the upper stopper block 12 towards the base plate 1. The shaft 16 is inserted into the base mounting cylinder 9.Then, wedges 11 are used to fix the shaft 16 and the base mounting cylinder 9. A wooden rod is then inserted into the middle of the loop rope 15 and rotated at an angle to twist the loop rope 15. When the upper stopper 12 approaches the base mounting cylinder 9, the wooden rod is rotated so that it is perpendicular to the loop rope 15. At this point, one side of the wooden rod blocks the shaft 16 and cannot rotate, ensuring the loop rope 15 is taut. The upper stopper 12 is then tightened towards the base plate 1 to secure the entire conical reef. The upper stopper 12 is a rubber block, and its side surface fits against the side surface of each side plate 2 near the top. A washer ring 13 is placed between the upper stopper 12 and the side plate 2. The rubber upper stopper 12 prevents collisions between the side plate 2 and the upper stopper 12, while the washer ring 13 prevents the upper stopper 12 from squeezing the side plate 2 and causing a rigid collision.

[0026] The working principle involves multiple side plates 2 being clamped onto the base plate 1, and then the side plates 2 being brought closer together (holes can be drilled in the side plates 2 as needed, and clamps can be inserted through the holes to connect the side plates 2). A connecting component then pulls the upper stopper 12, which is pulled closer to the base plate 1. The upper stopper 12 and the base plate 1 clamp the side plates 2, forming a cone-shaped reef. The hollow interior of the cone-shaped reef provides a habitat for fish. Because the cone-shaped reef is assembleable and detachable, the components can be stacked and transported separately. Upon arrival at the designated sea area, it is assembled on a ship and dropped into the water. Since it is assembled from multiple parts, it solves the problem of stacking and transporting a single, hollow, large-volume reef. A limiting ring 4, in conjunction with a ring structure, clamps the side plates 2, thereby limiting and fixing them (holes can be drilled in the side plates 2 and the base plate 1 as needed, and clamps can be inserted through the holes to fix the side plates 2 and the base plate 1). The rubber pads can mitigate the collision between the side plate 2 and the base plate 1, while also firmly fixing the side plate 2. The side plate 2 is clipped onto the base plate 1, and the limiting block 6 is clipped into the slot 7 to prevent the side plate 2 from sliding on the base plate 1. The reinforcing ring 5 and reinforcing rib 8 can strengthen the base plate 1 and improve its strength. The shaft 16 is inserted into the base mounting cylinder 9, and then the shaft 16 and the base mounting cylinder 9 are fixed by the wedge 11. Then, the wooden rod is inserted into the middle of the rope 15 and rotated to twist the rope 15. When the upper plug 12 is close to the base mounting cylinder 9, the wooden rod is rotated to make the wooden rod perpendicular to the rope 15. At this time, one side of the wooden rod blocks the shaft 16 and cannot rotate to ensure that the rope 15 is taut. Then, the upper plug 12 is tightened towards the base plate 1 to fix the entire conical reef. The rubber upper plug 12 can prevent the side plate 2 from colliding with the upper plug 12. The pad ring 13 can prevent the upper plug 12 from squeezing the side plate 2 and causing a rigid collision.

[0027] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may use the disclosed technical content to make changes or modifications to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this utility model, without departing from the scope of the utility model's technical solution, still fall within the protection scope of this utility model's technical solution. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, 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. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood through specific circumstances.

Claims

1. A modular artificial reef comprising a conical reef, characterised in that: The conical reef is formed by assembling multiple side plates (2) and a bottom plate (1). The multiple side plates (2) are combined and connected to each other to form a cone-shaped structure. The side plates (2) forming the cone-shaped structure are stuck on the bottom plate (1). It also includes a connecting member and an upper plug (12). The upper plug (12) is inserted into the upper port of the cone-shaped structure side plate (2) assembly. The connecting member pulls the upper plug (12) toward the bottom plate (1) and fixes it to the bottom plate (1). The surface of the side plate (2) is uniformly provided with round holes (3).

2. The modular artificial reef of claim 1, wherein: The bottom plate (1) has a ring structure integrally formed vertically upward at its edge. A limiting ring (4) is fixedly installed at the upper end of the bottom plate (1). The bottom of the side plate (2) is bent vertically downward. The side plate (2) is inserted between the limiting ring (4) and the ring structure by means of its bottom. A rubber pad is placed in the gap of the engagement for interference fit.

3. The modular artificial reef of claim 2, wherein: Limiting blocks (6) are evenly provided between the annular structure and the limiting ring (4), wherein the bottom of the side plate (2) is provided with a slot (7), and the side plate (2) is secured to the limiting block (6) by means of the slot (7).

4. The modular artificial reef of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the base plate (1) is provided with three reinforcing rings (5) of gradually increasing size, wherein the three reinforcing rings (5) are integrally formed at the bottom of the base plate (1) with the same center.

5. The modular artificial reef of claim 4, wherein: The reinforcing rings (5) are connected by reinforcing ribs (8), wherein the reinforcing ribs (8) are integrally formed on the bottom of the base plate (1).

6. The modular artificial reef of claim 5, wherein: The connecting component also includes a base mounting cylinder (9) integrally formed on the base plate (1). A shaft (16) is inserted inside the base mounting cylinder (9). The shaft (16) is inserted at the bottom of the upper plug (12). An upwardly curved upper hook ring (14) is provided on the side of the upper plug (12). A downwardly curved bottom hook ring (10) is provided on the surface of the base mounting cylinder (9). A loop rope (15) is sleeved between the bottom hook ring (10) and the upper hook ring (14). A wedge (11) is horizontally inserted inside the base mounting cylinder (9). The wedge (11) passes through the shaft (16) inside the base mounting cylinder (9). The upper plug (12) is pulled and fixed towards the base plate (1) by tightening the loop rope (15).

7. The modular artificial reef of claim 6, wherein: The upper plug (12) is a rubber block, and the side of the upper plug (12) is attached to the side of each side plate (2) near the top. A gasket (13) is provided between the upper plug (12) and the side plate (2). The gasket (13) is between the upper plug (12) and the side plate (2).

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