Coral Dock

The coral dock integrates a sedimentation, filtration, and protein separation system with cooling and temperature control, addressing high maintenance and energy costs in conventional systems to provide efficient and stable coral cultivation.

DE202025106206U1Active Publication Date: 2025-12-11CHENG ZHIYU SHENZHEN
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Application Number
DE202025106206
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-11
Publication Date
2025-12-11
Estimated Expiration
2035-10-31

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Technical Problem

Conventional coral cultivation systems rely on complex and costly multi-tank arrays with high energy consumption and maintenance requirements, limiting their widespread adoption and effectiveness.

Method used

A coral dock with an integrated external circulating water tank featuring a sedimentation area, filter cotton area, live rock area, and protein separation area, equipped with a semiconductor cooling module and temperature control module, optimizing water quality through sequential purification and efficient energy use.

Benefits of technology

The coral dock provides a compact, efficient, and cost-effective solution by integrating four-stage purification zones, ensuring stable water quality and reducing energy consumption while maintaining optimal growth conditions for corals.

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Abstract

Coral dock comprising an external circulation water tank (1), characterized in that the interior of the external circulation water tank (1) is provided with a sedimentation area (101), a filter cotton water filter area (102), a live rock area (103) and a protein separation area (104) in the order along the flow direction of the water body.
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TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of coral farming, in particular to a coral dock. TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

[0002] Coral reef ecosystems play an important role in marine biodiversity, coastal protection and the carbon cycle, but coral reefs around the world are facing serious degradation due to the effects of climate change, ocean acidification and human activities.

[0003] Currently, coral conservation relies mainly on artificial breeding and laboratory culture, but traditional coral breeding systems usually rely on multi-tank arrays, complex water circulation and temperature control devices, resulting in high equipment costs, high energy consumption and complicated maintenance, which limits the promotion and popularization of coral conservation, and the utilization effect is not ideal.

[0004] Therefore, we propose a coral pier to solve the problems mentioned above. CONTENTS OF THIS APPLICATION (1) Technical problems resolved

[0005] In light of the shortcomings of the prior art, the utility model provides a coral dock that solves the problem that the conventional coral cultivation system proposed in the aforementioned background technology typically relies on a series of multi-cylinder, complex water circulation and temperature control devices, resulting in high equipment costs and energy consumption, as well as significant and complex maintenance issues. (2) Technical solution

[0006] To achieve the aforementioned purposes, the utility model specifically incorporates the following technical solutions: A coral dock comprises an external circulating water tank, wherein the interior of the external circulating water tank is arranged sequentially along the flow direction of a body of water with a sedimentation area, a filter cotton water filter area, a live rock area and a protein separation area, and a semiconductor cooling module is arranged at the top of the external circulating water tank, and a temperature control module is also arranged on one side of the external circulating water tank.

[0007] In addition, a water inlet water pump and a water outlet water pump are provided on both sides of the external circulation water tank, with the water inlet water pump being located on one side of the sedimentation area and the water outlet water pump being located on one side of the protein separation area.

[0008] In addition, one side of the external circulating water cylinder is equipped with a switching power supply module located on one side of the water outlet pump, and a titration liquid storage module located below the water outlet pump.

[0009] Furthermore, the temperature control module is located on one side of the water inlet pump, and the side of the external circulating water cylinder is also equipped with a temperature control module power supply located below the water inlet pump.

[0010] In addition, a mounting plate is provided on the top of the inner wall of the living stone area, and the semiconductor cooling module is mounted on the mounting plate.

[0011] In addition, a partition is provided in the middle and upper part of the inner wall of the water filter area of ​​the filter cotton, and several water filter holes are provided inside the partition.

[0012] In addition, the bottom of one side of the inner wall of the filter cotton water filter area is provided with a water inlet that communicates with the interior of the living stone area, and the water inlet is arc-shaped.

[0013] In addition, several water outlet holes are arranged in the middle of one side of the inner wall of the living stone area, and the water outlet holes have the shape of a long strip.

[0014] Furthermore, the external circulating water cylinder is triangular in shape.

[0015] Furthermore, the volumes of the sedimentation zone, the filter cotton water filtration zone, and the protein separation zone are all smaller than the volumes of the vitrified rock zone, and the total volume of the sedimentation zone and the filter cotton water filtration zone is equal to the volume of the protein separation zone. (3) Beneficial effects

[0016] In comparison to the prior art, the utility model provides a coral pier which has the following advantageous effects: The utility model integrates four-stage, highly efficient cleaning zones: The process consists of a sedimentation area, a filter cotton water filter area, a biomineral area, and a protein separation area, all of which flow into an external circulating water tank. Physical sedimentation, fine filtration, biodegradation, and organic waste separation follow this sequence. Harmful contaminants are completely removed to ensure pure and stable water quality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. Figure 1 is a schematic structure diagram of the external circulating water cylinder of the utility model; Fig. Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the water inlet pump of the utility model; Fig. Figure 3 is a schematic structure diagram of the semiconductor cooling module of the utility model; Fig. Figure 4 is a schematic structure diagram of the external circulating water cylinder of the utility model.

[0017] In the image: 1. External circulating water tank; 101 Sedimentation area; 102. Cotton filter water filter area; 103. Live rock area; 104 Protein separation area; 105 Mounting plate; 106 Partition; 107 Water filter opening; 108 Water inlet; 109 Water outlet opening; 11. Semiconductor cooling module; 12. Temperature control module; 13. Water inlet pump; 14. Water outlet pump; 15. Switching power supply; 16 Titration solution storage module; 17. Temperature control module power supply. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The technical solution in the embodiment of the utility model is described clearly and completely below, in conjunction with the drawings of that embodiment. It is evident that the described embodiments represent only a subset of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments that a person skilled in the art could obtain without creative work fall within the scope of protection of the utility model. Examples of implementation

[0019] As in the Fig. As shown, an embodiment of the utility model includes a coral quay which contains an external circulating water tank 1, and the interior of the external circulating water tank 1 is equipped with a sedimentation area 101, a cotton filter area 102, a live rock area 103 and a protein separation area 104, the interior of the protein separation area 104 is equipped with a protein separation area 104.

[0020] The external circulating water cylinder 1 adopts an external design that saves space in the main cylinder and enables modularization. The water flows sequentially through four treatment areas with different functions according to a preset physical path to achieve classified and efficient cleaning. The semiconductor cooling module 11 is positioned at the top, facilitating heat exchange and being separated from the water.

[0021] The sedimentation zone 101, the cotton filter water filter zone 102, the live rock zone 103, and the protein separation zone 104 work together to remove large impurities and fine suspended solids, and to sequentially biologically degrade and separate organic waste, thus ensuring comprehensive water quality. Stable, integrated cooling and temperature control on one side of the external circulating water tank 1 achieves a compact layout and avoids the complex piping and high energy consumption of conventional split systems.

[0022] As in the Fig. As shown in Figures 1-4, in some embodiments the two sides of the external circulating water cylinder 1 are each equipped with a water inlet water pump 13 and a water outlet water pump 14, wherein the water inlet water pump 13 is arranged on one side of the sedimentation zone 101 and the water outlet water pump 14 is arranged on one side of the protein separation zone 104.

[0023] The water inlet pump 13 is located on the side of the sedimentation area 101 and is responsible for pumping the water body of the main cylinder to the starting point of the circulation system, and the water outlet pump 14 is located on the side of the protein separation area 104 and is responsible for ensuring that only the fully purified water can be returned to the main cylinder, which optimizes the circulation efficiency and ensures the safety of the water quality.

[0024] As in the Fig. As shown in Figures 1-4, in some embodiments one side of the external circulating water cylinder 1 is equipped with a switching power supply 15 on the side of the water outlet pump 14 and a titration liquid storage module 16 below the water outlet pump 14.

[0025] The switching power supply module 15 operates at 24 V and is centrally powered. The wiring is clean, safe, and reliable, and the titration solution storage module 16 is located below the water outlet pump 14. This design allows for the precise injection of additives into the clean water stream, which is just before returning to the main cylinder via a peristaltic pump and other devices. This ensures rapid and uniform diffusion, improving the effectiveness of drug utilization and dosing accuracy.

[0026] As in the Fig. As shown in Figures 1-4, in some embodiments the temperature control module 12 is located on the side of the water inlet pump 13, and the side of the external circulating water cylinder 1 is also provided with a temperature control module power supply 17 located below the water inlet pump 13.

[0027] The temperature control module 12 integrates a screen and a temperature sensor that extends into the interior of the water cylinder, thereby shortening the circuitry within the temperature control system, reducing signal attenuation and energy loss, and improving the sensitivity and stability of the temperature control response. 13 The arrangement can detect the temperature change of the main cylinder on the first attempt, enabling faster start of the control program and more timely temperature compensation.

[0028] As in the Fig. As shown in Figures 1-4, in some embodiments the top of the inner wall of the living stone area 103 is provided with a mounting plate 105, and the semiconductor cooling module 11 is mounted on the mounting plate 105.

[0029] The semiconductor cooling module 11 is suspended above the living stone area 103 by an independent mounting plate 105, so that its cooling end is in direct contact with the water body and the heating end extends to the top of the external circulating water cylinder 1 for heat dissipation.

[0030] As in the Fig. As shown in Figures 1-4, in some embodiments the middle and upper part of the inner wall of the filter cotton water filter area 102 is provided with a partition 106, and the interior of the partition 106 is provided with several water filter holes 107.

[0031] In the middle of the filter cotton water filter area 102, a partition 106 with holes is arranged, dividing the filter cotton water filter area 102 into upper and lower spaces. The filter cotton is placed above the partition 106, and the partition 106 can physically support the filter cotton so that it does not collapse downwards, and the water flow must be filtered through the filter cotton.

[0032] As in the Fig. As shown in Figures 1-4, in some embodiments the bottom of one side of the inner wall of the filter cotton water filter area 102 is provided with a water inlet 108 which communicates with the interior of the living stone area 103, and the water inlet 108 is arc-shaped.

[0033] The water flow enters the living stone area 103 from the water inlet 108 at the bottom of the filter cotton water filter area 102. The design of the arc-shaped water inlet 108 conforms to fluid mechanics, which can effectively reduce the resistance and turbulence of the water flow as it passes through, so that the water flow enters the living stone more gently.

[0034] As in the Fig. As shown in Figures 1-4, in some embodiments several water outlet holes 109 are provided in the middle of one side of the inner wall of the living stone area 103, and the water outlet holes 109 have the form of a long strip.

[0035] In the center of the side wall of the living rock area 103, a long hole is opened as a water hole 109, instead of a circular hole or a bottom opening. The long hole 109 provides a larger water flow area and can quickly maximize biological filtration efficiency.

[0036] As in the Fig. As shown in Figures 1-4, the external circulating water cylinder 1 has a triangular shape in some embodiments.

[0037] The triangular structure is very stable, and one side of the suspended circulation water tank has a smooth surface without any installed functional modules. This surface is ideally suited for tight mounting to the glass-like outer wall of the main cylinder, saving space and ensuring a stable installation. The other two surfaces naturally become an ideal platform for installing equipment, providing ample and appropriately arranged mounting space for various functional modules.

[0038] As in the Fig. As shown in Figures 1-4, in some embodiments the volumes of the sedimentation zone 101, the filter cotton water filter zone 102 and the protein separation zone 104 are all smaller than the volumes of the living rock zone 103, and the total volume of the sedimentation zone 101 and the filter cotton water filter zone 102 is equal to the volume of the protein separation zone 104.

[0039] This volume ratio allows the vast volume of the living stone area 103 to provide an enormous attachment and growth space for microorganisms such as nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria, thus ensuring a strong biological treatment capacity that is central to maintaining long-term water quality stability. This also ensures the efficient, coordinated, and stable operation of the entire water circulation system.

[0040] In summary, the integration of the sedimentation area 101, the cotton filter water filter area 102, the live rock area 103 and the protein separation area 104 creates four-stage highly efficient purification areas in the external circulating water tank 1, providing physical sedimentation, fine filtration, biological degradation and organic waste separation, with a synergistic effect to completely remove harmful impurities and ensure pure and stable water quality.

[0041] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model and is not intended to restrict the utility model. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the embodiments mentioned above, it may still modify the technical solutions described in those embodiments or replace some of the technical features with equivalent modifications. All changes, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc., made in the spirit and principles of the utility model are to be included within the scope of protection of the utility model. SUMMARY

[0042] The utility model pertains to the technical field of coral cultivation, specifically a coral dock. It comprises an external circulating water cylinder. The interior of the external circulating water cylinder is equipped with a sedimentation zone, a cotton filter water filtration zone, a live rock zone, and a protein separation zone, all arranged along the water flow direction. The top of the external circulating water cylinder is equipped with a semiconductor cooling module, and the cylinder itself is also equipped with a temperature control module. The utility model integrates a sedimentation zone, a cotton filter water filtration zone, a live rock zone, and a protein separation zone into the external circulating water tank. Harmful impurities are completely removed to ensure pure and stable water quality.The semiconductor cooling module and the temperature control module work together to maintain a constant water temperature, avoid fluctuation stimulation, and ultimately output clean water with a suitable chemical environment and constant temperature to create a stable and healthy growth environment for corals.

Claims

[1] Coral dock comprising an external circulating water tank (1), characterized by , that the interior of the external circulation water tank (1) is provided with a sedimentation area (101), a filter cotton water filter area (102), a live rock area (103) and a protein separation area (104) in the order along the flow direction of the water body. [2] Coral dock according to claim 1, characterized by , that the top surfaces of both sides of the external circulation water tank (1) are each equipped with a water inlet water pump (13) and a water outlet water pump (14), wherein the water inlet water pump (13) is located on one side of the sedimentation area (101) and the water outlet water pump (14) is located on one side of the protein separation area (104). [3] Coral dock according to claim 1, characterized by, that: one side of the external circulation water tank (1) is equipped with a switching power supply module (15) located on the side of the water outlet pump (14), and a titration liquid storage module (16) located below the water outlet pump (14). [4] Coral dock according to claim 1, characterized by , that: the temperature control module (12) is arranged on one side of the water inlet pump (13), and one side of the external circulation water cylinder (1) is further provided with a temperature control module power supply (17) located below the water inlet pump (13). [5] Coral dock according to claim 1, characterized by , that the top of the inner wall of the living stone area (103) is provided with a mounting plate (105), and the semiconductor cooling module (11) is mounted on the mounting plate (105). [6] Coral dock according to claim 1, characterized by, that the middle and upper part of the inner wall of the filter cotton water filter area (102) is provided with a partition (106) and several water filter holes (107) are provided inside the partition (106). [7] Coral dock according to claim 1, characterized by , that the bottom of one side of the inner wall of the filter cotton water filter area (102) is provided with a water inlet (108) which is connected to the interior of the living stone area (103), wherein the water inlet (108) is arc-shaped. [8] Coral dock according to claim 1, characterized by , that several water outlet holes (109) are arranged in the middle of one side of the inner wall of the living stone area (103) and the water outlet holes (109) have a long strip shape. [9] Coral dock according to claim 1, characterized by , that the external circulating water tank (1) is triangular. [10] Coral dock according to claim 1, characterized by, that the volume of the sedimentation zone (101), the filter cotton water filter zone (102) and the protein separation zone (104) is all smaller than the volume of the nutrient zone (103), wherein the total volume of the sedimentation zone (101) and the filter cotton water filter zone (102) is equal to the volume of the protein separation zone (104).