Degradable bio-based scaffold for fixing broken branches of corals

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of degradable biological base support for coral broken branch fixing belongs to coral broken branch fixing technical field, including installation frame, the left and right side walls of installation frame are all equipped with moving opening, the threaded column is slidably connected in the moving opening, the front end of threaded column is fixedly connected with moving plate, the rear end of threaded column is threadedly connected with nut, the bottom of the front side wall of installation frame is fixedly connected with bearing seat, the bearing seat is equipped with coral broken branch body, the bottom of installation frame is fixedly connected with connecting block.The utility model is provided with installation frame, moving opening, threaded column, moving plate, nut, bearing seat, connecting block and fixed mechanism, different sizes of coral broken branch are effectively fixed, the effect of fixing coral broken branch is improved, flexibility and applicability are stronger, and the problems of poor fixing effect and poor flexibility in the prior art are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coral branch fixation technology, and more specifically, to a biodegradable bio-based scaffold for fixing coral branches. Background Technology

[0002] Coral reefs not only provide habitats and breeding grounds for numerous marine organisms, but also play a crucial role in maintaining marine ecological balance and protecting coastlines. Coral breakage is a common manifestation of damage to coral reef ecosystems. When corals are subjected to external stress (such as storms, anchor damage, or collisions with illegal fishing gear), they are prone to breaking, forming broken branches. If these broken branches are not promptly and effectively secured, they are likely to be washed away by currents and unable to regrow in situ, leading to a reduction in coral reef area and a decline in biodiversity.

[0003] Currently, although there are some devices on the market for fixing corals, they are not very effective at fixing coral fragments. In addition, their fixed position is constant, making it inconvenient to effectively fix coral fragments of different sizes. Furthermore, the fixing brackets in existing technologies are made of non-degradable materials such as metal and plastic. These materials are difficult to degrade naturally in the marine environment, and long-term retention will cause secondary pollution to the marine ecosystem and affect the natural recovery process of coral reefs.

[0004] Therefore, we have made improvements to this by proposing a biodegradable bio-based scaffold for fixing coral fragments. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the current problems of inconvenience in effectively fixing broken coral branches and the non-degradable nature of the supports.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] Biodegradable bio-based scaffolds are used to fix broken coral branches to improve the above-mentioned problems.

[0008] The present invention is as follows:

[0009] The device includes an installation frame, on which movable openings are provided on both the left and right side walls. Threaded posts are slidably connected within each movable opening. A movable plate is fixedly connected to the front end of each threaded post, and a nut is threadedly connected to the rear end of each threaded post. A support seat is fixedly connected to the bottom of the front side wall of the installation frame, and a coral fragment body is housed within the support seat. A connecting block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the installation frame. Both the movable plate and the connecting block are equipped with fixing mechanisms for securing the coral fragment body.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the fixing mechanism includes two fixing plates respectively fixed on the rear side wall of the moving plate and the connecting block, and an installation tube is fixedly connected between the two fixing plates. A fixing rope for fixing the coral branch body is installed in the installation tube, and a clamping bolt for fixing the fixing rope is threaded to both the left and right ends of the installation tube.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the middle part of the installation tube is a solid structure, and the two ends of the installation tube are designed with an internal hollow structure. Two sets of rope holes matching the fixing rope are symmetrically opened on the installation tube, and the fixing rope is a biodegradable elastic rope.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the lower end face of the mounting frame is symmetrically connected to two connecting plates, the bottom ends of the two connecting plates are fixedly connected to a base plate, and a set of inserts are uniformly fixedly connected to the lower end face of the base plate.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a rectangular opening is provided at the center of the movable plate, and a rope threading opening is provided at the center of the connecting block.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the mounting frame, movable plate, connecting block, bearing seat, connecting plate and base plate are all made of biodegradable bio-based composite material.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] In the solution of this utility model:

[0017] 1. By using the installation frame, movable opening, threaded column, movable plate, nut, bearing seat, connecting block and fixing mechanism, the coral fragments of different sizes can be effectively fixed, improving the effect of fixing coral fragments. It has strong flexibility and applicability, and solves the problems of poor fixing effect and poor flexibility in the existing technology.

[0018] 2. The scaffold made of biodegradable bio-based composite material can effectively fix coral fragments and allow them to degrade naturally after the coral heals, without causing long-term impact on the marine environment. This is of great significance for the protection and restoration of coral reef ecosystems and solves the problem of non-degradable scaffolds that easily pollute the ocean in existing technologies. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the rear structure provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure provided for this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the fixing mechanism provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 Provided by this utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a front view structural diagram of the present invention.

[0025] The image indicates:

[0026] 1. Mounting frame; 2. Movable opening; 3. Threaded post; 4. Movable plate; 5. Nut; 6. Bearing seat; 7. Coral branch body; 8. Connecting block; 9. Fixing mechanism; 901. Fixing plate; 902. Mounting tube; 903. Fixing rope; 904. Clamping bolt; 10. Connecting plate; 11. Base plate; 12. Insert post; 13. Rectangular opening; 14. Rope threading port. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model.

[0028] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, this embodiment proposes a biodegradable bio-based scaffold for fixing coral fragments, including a mounting frame 1. Movable openings 2 are provided on both the left and right side walls of the mounting frame 1. Threaded posts 3 are slidably connected within each movable opening 2. A movable plate 4 is fixedly connected to the front end of each threaded post 3, and a nut 5 is threadedly connected to the rear end of each threaded post 3. A support seat 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the front side wall of the mounting frame 1, and a coral fragment body 7 is placed within the support seat 6. A connecting block 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting frame 1. Both the movable plate 4 and the connecting block 8 are equipped with fixing mechanisms 9 for fixing the coral fragment body 7. The movable openings 2 provide space for the sliding of the threaded posts 3, allowing the threaded posts 3 to move within the openings, thereby driving the movable plate 4 to move within the mounting frame 1, achieving effective fixing of the coral fragment body 7 at different positions. This allows for adaptation to different coral fragments, providing greater flexibility. The nuts 5 are used to adjust and fix the position of the movable plate 4. The support seat 6 is used to support the coral fragment body 7, and its internal space provides a placement position for the coral fragment body 7. The fixing mechanism 9 is used to fix the coral fragment body 7.

[0029] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, based on the above method, the fixing mechanism 9 further includes two fixing plates 901 fixed to the rear sidewalls of the moving plate 4 and the connecting block 8, respectively. An installation tube 902 is fixedly connected between the two fixing plates 901. A fixing rope 903 for fixing the coral branch body 7 is installed inside the installation tube 902. Both ends of the installation tube 902 are threaded with clamping bolts 904 for fixing the fixing rope 903. By binding the fixing rope 903 to the coral branch body 7, inserting both ends of the fixing rope 903 into the installation tube 902 and tightening the fixing rope 903, and then rotating the clamping bolts 904 to clamp and fix the fixing rope 903, the coral branch is fixed.

[0030] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, based on the above method, the middle part of the installation tube 902 is a solid structure, and both ends of the installation tube 902 are designed with an internal hollow structure. Two sets of rope holes matching the fixing rope 903 are symmetrically opened on the installation tube 902. The fixing rope 903 is a biodegradable elastic rope. The fixing rope 903 can adapt to the growth changes of the coral fragment, provide stable fixing force, and naturally degrade after the coral fragment heals, avoiding pollution to the marine environment. The rope holes facilitate the installation of the fixing rope 903, thereby facilitating the fixing of the coral fragment body 7.

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, based on the above method, the lower end face of the mounting frame 1 is symmetrically and fixedly connected to two connecting plates 10, and the bottom end of each of the two connecting plates 10 is fixedly connected to a base plate 11. A set of insert posts 12 are evenly fixedly connected to the lower end face of the base plate 11; used to insert the entire coral branch into the seabed using a biodegradable bio-based support to ensure the stability of the support.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, based on the above method, a rectangular opening 13 is provided at the center of the movable plate 4, and a rope-passing opening 14 is provided at the center of the connecting block 8; the rectangular opening 13 facilitates the passage of the fixing rope 903 to fix the upper part of the coral branch body 7, and the rope-passing opening 14 allows the fixing rope 903 to cooperate with the fixing mechanism 9 on the connecting block 8 to fix the lower part of the coral branch body 7.

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, based on the above method, the mounting frame 1, the movable plate 4, the connecting block 8, the bearing seat 6, the connecting plate 10, and the base plate 11 are all made of biodegradable bio-based composite materials; making the support biodegradable will not have a long-term impact on the marine environment, which is of great significance for the protection and restoration of coral reef ecosystems.

[0034] Specifically, when using this biodegradable bio-based support for fixing coral fragments: place the bottom of the coral fragment body 7 inside the bottom of the support 6, then bind the bottom of the coral fragment body 7 with the fixing rope 903 and pass both ends of the fixing rope 903 through the installation tube 902 respectively, then rotate the clamping bolt 904 to clamp and fix the fixing rope 903, thereby fixing the bottom of the coral fragment. Then loosen the nut 5, move the moving plate 4 to the appropriate position and stop, then tighten the nut 5 and the threaded post 3, and then fix the upper part of the coral fragment with the fixing rope 903 and the installation tube 902 to ensure the fixing effect. It can be flexibly adjusted and can degrade to avoid environmental pollution.

[0035] All technical features in this embodiment can be freely combined according to actual needs.

[0036] The above embodiments are preferred implementations of this utility model. In addition, this utility model can also be implemented in other ways. Any obvious substitutions without departing from the concept of this technical solution are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A biodegradable bio-based scaffold for fixing coral fragments, comprising a mounting frame (1), characterized in that, The mounting frame (1) has movable openings (2) on both the left and right side walls. Threaded columns (3) are slidably connected in each movable opening (2). A movable plate (4) is fixedly connected to the front end of the threaded column (3). A nut (5) is threadedly connected to the rear end of the threaded column (3). A bearing seat (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the front side wall of the mounting frame (1). A coral fragment body (7) is provided in the bearing seat (6). A connecting block (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting frame (1). A fixing mechanism (9) for fixing the coral fragment body (7) is provided on both the movable plate (4) and the connecting block (8).

2. The biodegradable bio-based scaffold for fixing coral fragments according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing mechanism (9) includes two fixing plates (901) fixed on the rear side wall of the moving plate (4) and the connecting block (8), respectively. An installation tube (902) is fixedly connected between the two fixing plates (901). A fixing rope (903) for fixing the coral branch body (7) is installed inside the installation tube (902). Both ends of the installation tube (902) are threaded with clamping bolts (904) for fixing the fixing rope (903).

3. The biodegradable bio-based scaffold for fixing coral fragments according to claim 2, characterized in that, The middle part of the mounting tube (902) is a solid structure, and the two ends of the mounting tube (902) are designed with an internal hollow structure. Two sets of rope holes matching the fixing rope (903) are symmetrically opened on the mounting tube (902). The fixing rope (903) is a biodegradable elastic rope.

4. The biodegradable bio-based scaffold for fixing coral fragments according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the mounting frame (1) is symmetrically connected to two connecting plates (10), and the bottom ends of the two connecting plates (10) are fixedly connected to a base plate (11). A set of inserts (12) are evenly fixedly connected to the lower end of the base plate (11).

5. A biodegradable bio-based scaffold for fixing coral fragments according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable plate (4) has a rectangular opening (13) at its center, and the connecting block (8) has a rope-threading opening (14) at its center.

6. The biodegradable bio-based scaffold for fixing coral fragments according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting frame (1), movable plate (4), connecting block (8), bearing seat (6), connecting plate (10) and base plate (11) are all made of biodegradable bio-based composite material.

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