Marine biofouling prevention device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to marine protection instrument technical field discloses a kind of anti-marine organism attachment devices, for the outer periphery of being arranged around in offshore support foundation, including connecting rope, impact piece and quick connector, multiple impact pieces are movably arranged on connecting rope along the length direction of itself, quick connector includes male connector and female connector, connecting rope has oppositely arranged first end and second end, first end is connected with female connector, second end is connected with male connector, male connector includes mounting seat and locking piece, mounting seat is provided with containing groove, female connector is inserted in containing groove, locking piece is movably connected with mounting seat to prevent female connector from coming out.The utility model's anti-marine organism attachment device is detachable by the setting of quick connector, the male connector and female connector connected at the both ends of connecting rope, can realize the quick connection and disassembly of anti-marine organism attachment device, the installation, maintenance and replacement of device are convenient, construction efficiency is high, effectively reduce installation, disassembly and maintenance time and cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of marine protection equipment technology, and in particular to a device for preventing marine organism attachment. Background Technology

[0002] Marine biofouling refers to the phenomenon where fouling organisms, including animals, plants, and microorganisms, can attach to or inhabit underwater solid surfaces, such as pile legs, bracing, and tie rods, and adversely affect human economic activities.

[0003] Mechanical biofouling devices are commonly used to reduce marine biofouling. These devices are powered by ocean dynamics, utilizing the ebb and flow of tides, surging currents, and changes in current direction to drive the device up-and-down, reciprocating motion on the legs, tie rods, or braces. This mechanically removes or prevents the attachment of marine organisms. Current mechanical biofouling devices are non-removable structures mounted in a ring on the legs, tie rods, or braces. The inconvenience of installation, disassembly, and maintenance due to their non-removable nature results in low construction efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a device for preventing marine organisms from attaching. It has a simple structure, and the quick-release head is detachable for easy assembly and disassembly, resulting in high construction efficiency.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A device for preventing marine organism attachment is provided for surrounding a marine support foundation. The device includes a connecting rope, collision elements, and quick-connect couplings. Multiple collision elements are movably arranged along the length of the connecting rope. Each quick-connect coupling includes a male and a female connector. The connecting rope has a first end and a second end arranged opposite to each other. The first end is connected to the female connector, and the second end is connected to the male connector. The male connector includes a mounting base and a locking element. The mounting base has a receiving groove on one side along a first direction, and the female connector is inserted into the receiving groove. The locking element is movably connected to the mounting base and can be inserted into the receiving groove to prevent the female connector from dislodging.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the anti-marine organism attachment device, the female connector includes a conduit, the first end of which is connected to the outside of the female connector, the length of the conduit extends along a second direction, the mounting base has a first mounting hole communicating with the receiving groove on one side along the second direction, and the locking member can be inserted into the conduit through the first mounting hole, the first direction and the second direction are arranged at an angle.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the anti-marine organism attachment device, one of the two walls of the receiving tank along the second direction is provided with the first mounting hole, and the other is provided with a second mounting hole at a position opposite to the first mounting hole. The locking member can be inserted into the second mounting hole. At least one of the hole walls of the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole is provided with a first thread, and the outer periphery of the locking member is provided with a second thread. The first thread and the second thread are engaged and connected.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the anti-marine organism attachment device, the receiving tank has guide grooves recessed on the two tank walls along the second direction, the length of the guide grooves extends along the first direction, and the two ends of the conduit along the second direction are respectively slidably disposed in the two guide grooves.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the anti-marine organism attachment device, the female connector further includes a buckle. The first end includes a connecting section, a winding section arranged around the conduit, and a folded section connected to the winding section away from the connecting section and parallel to the connecting section. The buckle is used to fix the connecting section and the folded section, and the conduit is clamped within the enclosed space of the connecting section, the winding section and the folded section.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the anti-marine organism attachment device, the connection surface between the connecting section and the folding section is a fixed surface. The conduit includes a first tubular portion and a reinforcing portion disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the first tubular portion. The winding section is disposed outside the first tubular portion. The reinforcing portion has an inclined surface. The inclined surface is inclined from one end adjacent to the tubular portion toward one end away from the tubular portion and closer to the fixed surface. The connecting section and / or the folding section are in contact with the inclined surface.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the anti-marine organism attachment device, the quick connector includes two female connectors, and the two ends of the connecting rope are respectively connected to the female connectors. The male connector includes two locking elements. The mounting base is provided with receiving grooves on both sides along the first direction. Each receiving groove is correspondingly inserted with a female connector, and each receiving groove is correspondingly provided with a locking element to prevent the female connector from falling out.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the anti-marine biofouling device, the anti-marine biofouling device further includes a separator, wherein the separator is provided between two adjacent collision components and / or between the collision component and the quick connector.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the anti-marine organism attachment device, the separator includes a second tubular portion, a connecting portion, and a third tubular portion. The second tubular portion is sleeved outside the connecting rope, and the third tubular portion is sleeved outside the second tubular portion. The third tubular portion is connected to the second tubular portion through the connecting portion. The length of the third tubular portion is less than the length of the second tubular portion, and the diameter of the third tubular portion is less than the diameter of the quick connector.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the anti-marine organism attachment device, the collision component and / or the separator is a floating component that floats on the sea surface or between the sea surface and the seabed.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting multiple collision elements on the connecting rope around the offshore support foundation, the collision elements can continuously collide with the offshore support foundation under the propulsion of water currents or marine organisms, reducing the chance of marine organisms attaching and fixing, and ensuring the durability and safety of the offshore support foundation; by setting quick connectors, the male and female connectors at both ends of the connecting rope can be disassembled, which can realize the quick connection and disassembly of the anti-marine organism attachment device, which facilitates the installation, maintenance and replacement of the device, resulting in high construction efficiency and effectively reducing the time and cost of installation, disassembly and maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the anti-marine organism attachment device according to an embodiment of the present invention (including the partition).

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the anti-marine organism attachment device according to an embodiment of the present invention (excluding the partition).

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 An enlarged view of point A;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting base according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the locking component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the separator in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] In the picture:

[0025] 1. Connecting rope; 11. Connecting section; 12. Winding section; 13. Folding section; 2. Collision component; 3. Quick connector; 31. Male connector; 311. Mounting base; 3111. Receiving groove; 3112. First mounting hole; 3113. Second mounting hole; 3114. First thread; 3115. Guide groove; 312. Locking component; 3121. Second thread; 32. Female connector; 321. Guide tube; 3211. First tubular part; 3212. Reinforcing part; 322. Buckle; 4. Separator; 41. Second tubular part; 42. Connecting part; 43. Third tubular part. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0029] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to 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. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the anti-marine organism attachment device of this utility model embodiment is used to surround the outer periphery of a marine support foundation. It includes a connecting rope 1, collision members 2, and quick connectors 3. Multiple collision members 2 are movably arranged on the connecting rope 1 along its own length direction. The quick connector 3 includes a male connector 31 and a female connector 32. The connecting rope 1 has a first end and a second end arranged opposite to each other. The first end is connected to the female connector 32, and the second end is connected to the male connector 31. The male connector 31 includes a mounting base 311 and a locking member 312. The mounting base 311 has a receiving groove 3111 on one side along a first direction (the first direction is the X direction shown in the figure). The female connector 32 is inserted into the receiving groove 3111. The locking member 312 is movably connected to the mounting base 311 and can be inserted into the receiving groove 3111 to prevent the female connector 32 from falling out.

[0031] Understandably, by setting multiple collision elements 2 on the connecting rope 1 around the periphery of the offshore support foundation, the collision elements 2 can continuously collide with the offshore support foundation under the push of water currents or marine organisms, reducing the chance of marine organisms attaching and fixing, and ensuring the durability and safety of the offshore support foundation. The quick connector 3 allows the male connector 31 and female connector 32 connected at both ends of the connecting rope 1 to be detached, enabling quick connection and disassembly of the anti-marine organism attachment device, facilitating the installation, maintenance and replacement of the device, resulting in high construction efficiency and effectively reducing the time and cost of installation, disassembly and maintenance.

[0032] It should be noted that the connecting rope 1 is a flexible structure that can adaptably deform under impact or seawater impact, ensuring the durability of the anti-marine organism attachment device and preventing damage due to excessive impact force. In use, the first end of the connecting rope 1 is pre-connected to the female connector 32 and the second end to the male connector 31. When the quick connector 3 needs to be installed, simply insert the female connector 32 into the receiving groove 3111 through the opening, and use the locking element 312 to restrain the female connector 32 to achieve quick installation of the female connector 32 and male connector 31. The operation is more intuitive, simple, and efficient.

[0033] Furthermore, the female connector 32 includes a conduit 321, with its first end connected to the outside of the female connector 32. The length of the conduit 321 extends along a second direction (the second direction is the Y direction shown in the figure). The mounting base 311 has a first mounting hole 3112 communicating with the receiving groove 3111 on one side along the second direction. The locking member 312 can pass through the first mounting hole 3112 and be inserted into the conduit 321. The first direction and the second direction are set at an angle. The insertion and engagement of the locking member 312 and the conduit 321 limit the position of the conduit 321, thereby preventing the sleeve from falling out of the receiving groove 3111.

[0034] Optionally, one of the two groove walls of the receiving groove 3111 along the second direction is provided with a first mounting hole 3112, and the other is provided with a second mounting hole 3113 opposite to the first mounting hole 3112. The locking member 312 can be inserted into the second mounting hole 3113, that is, the locking member 312 passes through the first mounting hole 3112 and the guide tube 321 and is inserted into the second mounting hole 3113 to realize the connection between the guide tube 321 and the mounting base 311. The guide tube 321 is completely covered by the locking member 312, and the two ends of the locking member 312 located outside the guide tube 321 are respectively restricted by the hole walls of the first mounting hole 3112 and the second mounting hole 3113, resulting in high connection stability.

[0035] Of course, at least one of the holes of the first mounting hole 3112 and the second mounting hole 3113 is provided with a first thread 3114, and the outer periphery of the locking member 312 is provided with a second thread 3121. The first thread 3114 and the second thread 3121 are connected to achieve a fixed connection between the locking member 312 and the mounting base 311. The threaded connection is stable, which effectively ensures the connection stability between the locking member 312 and the mounting base 311, thereby ensuring the connection strength between the conduit 321 and the mounting base 311. In this embodiment, a first thread 3114 is provided on the wall of the first mounting hole 3112. The locking member 312 is a bolt. One end of the bolt adjacent to the second mounting hole 3113 is a smooth end, and the other end of the bolt adjacent to the first mounting hole 3112 is a threaded end. The smooth end passes through the guide tube 321 along the first mounting hole 3112 and is inserted into the second mounting hole 3113. The second thread 3121 of the threaded end is engaged with the first thread 3114 of the first mounting hole 3112, effectively ensuring the ease of connection between the bolt and the mounting base 311 and reducing the need for tightening the smooth end and the first thread 3114. Of course, the first thread 3114 can be provided only on the wall of the second mounting hole 3113, or the first thread 3114 can be provided on the walls of both the first mounting hole 3112 and the second mounting hole 3113.

[0036] Preferably, the receiving groove 3111 has guide grooves 3115 recessed on its two groove walls along the second direction. The length of the guide grooves 3115 extends along the first direction, and the two ends of the conduit 321 along the second direction are respectively slidably disposed in the two guide grooves 3115. The connecting rope 1 is wound around the outside of the conduit 321. Therefore, the size of the receiving groove 3111 is specified to be larger than the size of the conduit 321. The setting of the guide grooves 3115 allows the conduit 321 to slide along the guide grooves 3115 into the receiving groove 3111 during installation, so that the conduit 321 corresponds to the first mounting hole 3112, thereby improving the connection accuracy and connection convenience between the locking member 312 and the conduit 321.

[0037] Furthermore, the female connector 32 also includes a snap fastener 322. Its first end includes a connecting section 11, a winding section 12 surrounding the conduit 321, and a folded section 13 connected to the winding section 12 at the end furthest from the connecting section 11 and parallel to the connecting section 11. The snap fastener 322 is used to secure the connecting section 11 and the folded section 13, and the conduit 321 is clamped within the enclosed space of the connecting section 11, the winding section 12, and the folded section 13. The connection between the connecting rope 1 and the conduit 321 is achieved by using the snap fastener 322 to secure the connecting end and the folded section 13. Specifically, after the connecting rope 1 is folded around the conduit 321, the snap fastener 322 is used to clamp the connecting section 11 and the folded section 13, with the snap fastener 322 adjacent to the conduit 321, thus securing the conduit 321 for a stable connection. The snap fastener 322 has a simple structure; of course, other connection methods such as clamps can also be used.

[0038] In some embodiments, the connecting surface of the connecting segment 11 and the folded segment 13 is a fixed surface. The conduit 321 includes a first tubular portion 3211 and a reinforcing portion 3212 disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the first tubular portion 3211. The winding segment 12 is disposed outside the first tubular portion 3211. The reinforcing portion 3212 has an inclined surface, which is inclined from one end adjacent to the tubular portion toward one end away from the tubular portion and closer to the fixed surface. The connecting segment 11 and the folded segment 13 are in contact with the inclined surface. By providing the reinforcing portion 3212, the connecting segment 11 and the folded segment 13 can be in contact with the inclined surface of the reinforcing portion 3212, avoiding gaps between the conduit 321 and the connecting rope 1, especially at the junction of the connecting segment 11 and the winding segment 12, and the winding segment 12 and the folded segment 13 when the conduit 321 is fixed with the connecting rope 1, especially when the buckle 322 is used. This ensures the fit and connection strength between the connecting rope 1 and the conduit 321, reducing the possibility of loosening and increased friction.

[0039] Furthermore, the quick connector 3 includes two female connectors 32, with each end of the connecting rope 1 connected to a female connector 32. The male connector 31 includes two locking elements 312. The mounting base 311 has receiving grooves 3111 on both sides along the first direction, with a female connector 32 inserted into each receiving groove 3111 and a locking element 312 in each receiving groove 3111 to prevent the female connector 32 from coming off. That is, both ends of the connecting rope 1 are installed with a female connector 32 and a male connector 31, respectively. Both ends can be disassembled when maintenance is required. In particular, when the locking element 312 at one end of the connecting rope 1 is difficult to disassemble due to seawater erosion, the locking element 312 at the other end of the connecting rope 1 can be disassembled, improving the selectivity of quick connector 3 disassembly.

[0040] Furthermore, the anti-marine organism attachment device also includes a separator 4. A separator 4 is provided between two adjacent collision components 2 and between the collision component 2 and the quick connector 3. The separator 4 provides a small gap between two adjacent collision components 2 to allow sufficient space for the collision component 2 to collide with the marine support foundation.

[0041] Furthermore, the separator 4 includes a second tubular portion 41, a connecting portion 42, and a third tubular portion 43. The second tubular portion 41 is fitted over the connecting rope 1, and the third tubular portion 43 is fitted over the second tubular portion 41. The third tubular portion 43 is connected to the second tubular portion 41 via the connecting portion 42. The length of the third tubular portion 43 is less than the length of the second tubular portion 41, and the diameter of the third tubular portion 43 is less than the diameter of the quick connector 3. By using the smaller-diameter second tubular portion 41 for separation and providing the third tubular portion 43 on the second tubular portion 41, with the diameter of the third tubular portion 43 being less than the diameter of the quick connector 3, the third tubular portions 43 between adjacent collision members 2 form a collision structure with varying heights, ensuring the collision effect of the anti-marine organism attachment device on marine organisms.

[0042] Optionally, the collision component 2 and the separator 4 are floating components, which float on the sea surface or between the sea surface and the seabed. Depending on the cleanup needs and the density of the local seawater environment, materials of the required density are selected for manufacturing so that the collision component 2 can float on the sea surface or between the sea surface and the seabed, thereby enabling it to float and collide with the offshore support foundation supported on the seabed.

[0043] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A device for preventing marine organism attachment, used to surround and be installed around the outer periphery of a marine support foundation, characterized in that, The anti-marine organism attachment device includes a connecting rope, collision components, and quick connectors. Multiple collision components are movably arranged on the connecting rope along its length. Each quick connector includes a male connector and a female connector. The connecting rope has a first end and a second end arranged opposite to each other. The first end is connected to the female connector, and the second end is connected to the male connector. The male connector includes a mounting base and a locking element. The mounting base has a receiving groove on one side along a first direction. The female connector is inserted into the receiving groove. The locking element is movably connected to the mounting base and can be inserted into the receiving groove to prevent the female connector from dislodging.

2. The anti-marine biofouling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The female connector includes a conduit, the first end of which is connected to the outside of the female connector. The length of the conduit extends along a second direction. The mounting base has a first mounting hole communicating with the receiving groove on one side along the second direction. The locking member can be inserted into the conduit through the first mounting hole. The first direction and the second direction are set at an angle.

3. The anti-marine biofouling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, One of the two groove walls along the second direction of the receiving groove is provided with the first mounting hole, and the other is provided with a second mounting hole at a position opposite to the first mounting hole. The locking member can be inserted into the second mounting hole. At least one of the hole walls of the first mounting hole and the hole walls of the second mounting hole is provided with a first thread. The outer periphery of the locking member is provided with a second thread, and the first thread and the second thread are engaged and connected.

4. The anti-marine biofouling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The receiving groove has guide grooves recessed on its two walls along the second direction. The length of the guide grooves extends along the first direction. The two ends of the conduit along the second direction are respectively slidably disposed in the two guide grooves.

5. The anti-marine biofouling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The female connector further includes a buckle. The first end includes a connecting section, a winding section arranged around the conduit, and a folded section connected to the winding section away from the connecting section and parallel to the connecting section. The buckle is used to fix the connecting section and the folded section. The conduit is clamped within the enclosed space of the connecting section, the winding section and the folded section.

6. The anti-marine biofouling device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connection surface between the connecting section and the folded section is a fixed surface. The conduit includes a first tubular portion and a reinforcing portion disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the first tubular portion. The winding section is disposed outside the first tubular portion. The reinforcing portion has an inclined surface. The inclined surface is inclined from one end adjacent to the tubular portion toward one end away from the tubular portion and close to the fixed surface. The connecting section and / or the folded section are in contact with the inclined surface.

7. The anti-marine biofouling device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The quick connector includes two female connectors, and the two ends of the connecting rope are respectively connected to the female connectors. The male connector includes two locking elements. The mounting base is provided with receiving grooves on both sides along the first direction. Each receiving groove is correspondingly inserted with a female connector, and each receiving groove is correspondingly provided with a locking element to prevent the female connector from coming out.

8. The anti-marine biofouling device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, It also includes a separator, which is provided between two adjacent collision elements and / or between the collision element and the quick connector.

9. The anti-marine biofouling device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The separator includes a second tubular portion, a connecting portion, and a third tubular portion. The second tubular portion is sleeved outside the connecting rope, and the third tubular portion is sleeved outside the second tubular portion. The third tubular portion is connected to the second tubular portion through the connecting portion. The length of the third tubular portion is less than the length of the second tubular portion, and the diameter of the third tubular portion is less than the diameter of the quick connector.

10. The anti-marine biofouling device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The collision component and / or the separator is a floating component, which floats on the sea surface or between the sea surface and the seabed.

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