Aeration device

By designing arc-shaped runners and guide runners in the aeration device to buffer the rising water flow, the problem of limited oxygenation range of existing aerators is solved, and a wider oxygenation effect of water bodies is achieved.

WO2025092315A1PCT designated stage expired Publication Date: 2025-05-08CHINA THREE GORGES CORPORATION
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Application Number
PCT/CN2024/121346
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-11-01
Filing Date
2024-09-26
Publication Date
2025-05-08

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Technical Problem

When the bubbles carry water flow up, the existing aerators have a large impact on the suspended carrier, resulting in water flow velocity loss, diffusion range, and limited oxygenation range.

Method used

An aeration device is designed, including a carrier, a first buffer member, a second buffer member and a flow cylinder, a combination of an arc-shaped flow channel and a guide flow channel, which can buffer the rising water flow, reduce flow velocity loss, and expand the diffusion range.

Benefits of technology

Through the design of arc-shaped flow channels and guide flow channels, the rising water flow can be smoothly converted into a diffusion flow, increasing the oxygen filling range, and expanding the dissolved oxygen content of the water body.

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Abstract

Disclosed in the present invention is an aeration device, comprising a carrier, a first buffer member, a second buffer member, a flow guide cylinder and an aeration assembly. The carrier is adapted to be suspended in a water body; the first buffer member is connected to part of the carrier that is submerged in the water body; the first buffer member is provided with a first curved surface portion; the second buffer member is connected to the first buffer member; the second buffer member is provided with a second curved surface portion; the second curved surface portion and the first curved surface portion enclose an arc-shaped flow channel, one end of the arc-shaped flow channel being adapted to be connected to the water body; the flow guide cylinder is provided with a water inlet and a water outlet, the water outlet being communicated with the other end of the arc-shaped flow channel, and the water inlet being adapted to be connected to the water body; the first buffer member, the second buffer member and the flow guide cylinder are all submerged in the water body; the aeration assembly comprises an air supply member and an aeration diffuser, the air supply member being arranged on the carrier, the air supply member being communicated with the aeration diffuser, and the aeration diffuser being arranged inside the flow guide cylinder; and oxygen inside the air supply member passes through the aeration diffuser and then is conveyed into the flow guide cylinder. The present invention reduces the flow velocity loss of upward water flow, and expands the diffusion range of the upward water flow after direction change.
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An aeration device

[0001] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the China Patent Office on November 1, 2023, with application number 202311452373.8 and application name “A Aeration Device”, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0002] The present invention relates to the technical field of water treatment, in particular to an aeration device. Background Art

[0003] With economic development and social progress, human activities have brought unprecedented pressure on the water ecology and water environment of surface water bodies such as lakes, reservoirs, and rivers, and have led to a series of environmental and ecological crises. The environmental and ecological crises mainly include the shrinking of water area, deterioration of water quality, frequent floods, and the reduction or even loss of biodiversity, which seriously threaten local sustainable development.

[0004] For surface water bodies such as lakes, rivers, and reservoirs, appropriate dissolved oxygen content is an important factor in maintaining the steady state of material circulation in aquatic ecosystems, and the important way for surface water bodies to replenish the dissolved oxygen content in water is the reoxygenation process, which is also a necessary condition for surface water bodies to achieve self-purification. There is an aerator, including a suspension carrier, a guide tube, an aeration plate, and an air pump. The suspension carrier is a circular inner hollow container, the upper part of the guide tube is an inverted frustum, the top of the guide tube is connected to the suspension carrier, the top of the guide tube is provided with several water outlets, the bottom of the guide tube is provided with a water inlet, the air pump is provided in the inner hollow container of the suspension carrier, the aeration plate is provided at the bottom of the guide tube, and is connected to the air pump through an air pipe; the air pump releases compressed air into the water body through the aeration plate and forms bubbles, and the bubbles carry water upward along the flow channel in the guide tube during the rising process, and reach the top of the guide tube and diffuse to the surroundings through the water outlet to achieve oxygenation in the water body.

[0005] However, in the above-mentioned aerator, when the rising water flow is converted into a diffusion flow, the rising water flow has a greater impact force on the suspended carrier, resulting in a large loss of water flow velocity, thereby reducing the diffusion range of the water flow, and further resulting in a limited oxygenation range of the aerator.

[0006] Summary of the Invention

[0007] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is that in the aerator of the prior art, when the water flow carried by the bubbles rises to the top of the guide tube, the rising water flow has a large impact force on the suspended carrier, resulting in a large loss of water flow velocity, thereby reducing the diffusion range of the water flow, and further resulting in a limited oxygenation range of the aerator. To this end, the present invention provides an aeration device comprising: a carrier, wherein the carrier is suitable for being suspended in a water body;

[0008] a first buffer member connected to the carrier and having a first curved portion; a second buffer member connected to the first buffer member and having a second curved portion, the second curved portion and the first curved portion enclosing an arcuate flow channel, one end of the arcuate flow channel being adapted to communicate with the water body;

[0009] A guide tube, the guide tube having a water inlet and a water outlet, the water outlet being connected to the other end of the arc-shaped flow channel, and the water inlet being adapted to be connected to the water body;

[0010] The first buffer member, the second buffer member and the guide tube are all immersed in the water body;

[0011] The aeration component includes an air supply component and an inflatable component. The air supply component is arranged on the carrier and is connected to the inflatable component. The inflatable component is arranged in the guide tube. The gas in the inflatable component is transported to the guide tube after passing through the inflatable component.

[0012] Optionally, in the above-mentioned aeration device, the first buffer member further has a first guide portion, and the second buffer member has a second guide portion, the first guide portion and the second guide portion are combined to form a guide flow channel, the guide flow channel is connected to one end of the arc flow channel away from the water outlet, and the other end of the guide flow channel is suitable for connecting with the water body.

[0013] Optionally, in the above-mentioned aeration device, the guide flow channel is parallel to the horizontal plane of the water body.

[0014] Optionally, the above-mentioned aeration device further includes a lifting drive member, which is provided on the first buffer member and connected to the second buffer member, and the lifting drive member can drive the second buffer member away from or close to the first buffer member.

[0015] Optionally, in the above-mentioned aeration device, the lifting drive member includes:

[0016] a screw, one end of which is fixedly connected to the first buffer member, and the other end of which passes through the second buffer member;

[0017] a nut, the nut being threadedly connected to a portion of the screw extending out of the second buffer member;

[0018] The nut rotates under the action of an external force to drive the second buffer component to move closer to or away from the first buffer component.

[0019] Optionally, in the above-mentioned aeration device, the carrier includes:

[0020] a bracket, wherein the bracket is fixedly connected to the first buffer member;

[0021] a buoy, the buoy being connected to a side of the bracket facing away from the first buffer member;

[0022] The support is immersed in the water body.

[0023] Optionally, in the above-mentioned aeration device, the aeration assembly also includes an aeration pipe, the air supply part is an aerator, the aerator is connected to the part of the buoy located on the water surface of the water body, the inflatable part is an aeration disk, one end of the aeration pipe is connected to the aerator, and the other end of the aeration pipe passes through the buoy, the bracket, the first buffer part, the second buffer part and the water outlet in sequence, and then extends into the guide tube and is connected to the aeration disk.

[0024] Optionally, the above-mentioned aeration device further includes a control cabin, which is located on a side of the buoy facing away from the bracket, and the control cabin has a receiving cavity, and the aerator is located in the receiving cavity.

[0025] Optionally, in the above-mentioned aeration device, the control cabin includes:

[0026] a first annular structure, wherein the first annular structure is sleeved on the outer periphery of the buoy and is fixedly connected to the bracket;

[0027] a second circular ring structure, the second circular ring structure being connected to the first circular ring structure via a cylindrical member, the inner diameter of the second circular ring structure being smaller than the inner diameter of the first circular ring structure;

[0028] a hatch cover, the hatch cover being arranged on the second circular ring structure;

[0029] The buoy, the first annular structure, the cylindrical member, and the second annular structure together form the accommodating chamber.

[0030] Optionally, the aeration device further includes a power supply module, which includes:

[0031] At least one first photovoltaic panel, wherein the first photovoltaic panel is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the cylindrical member, and the first photovoltaic panel is electrically connected to the air supply member.

[0032] Optionally, in the above-mentioned aeration device, the power supply module further includes a second photovoltaic panel, the second photovoltaic panel is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the hatch cover, and the second photovoltaic panel is electrically connected to the air supply member.

[0033] Optionally, in the above-mentioned aeration device, the power supply module further includes a battery, the battery is disposed in the accommodating cavity, and the battery is electrically connected to the first photovoltaic panel, the second photovoltaic panel and the inflatable member respectively.

[0034] Optionally, the above-mentioned aeration device also includes at least one rainproof plate, which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cylindrical member, and the rainproof plate and the cylindrical member are combined to form a rainproof cavity. At least one ventilation hole is opened on the cylindrical member, and the ventilation hole is arranged in the rainproof cavity, and an opening is provided on the rainproof plate, and the opening faces the direction of rainwater flow on the rainproof plate.

[0035] Optionally, the aeration device further comprises:

[0036] A positioning pier, the positioning pier being installed at the bottom of the water body;

[0037] Anchor chain, the bracket has at least one anchor buckle, one end of the anchor chain is connected to the positioning pier, and the other end of the anchor chain is connected to the anchor buckle.

[0038] Optionally, the aeration device further comprises:

[0039] a water quality sensor, the water quality sensor being arranged on the inflatable member and being used to detect the water quality of the water body;

[0040] A flow rate detection component, which is arranged on the inner wall of the guide tube and is used to detect the flow rate of the fluid in the guide tube;

[0041] A control component is electrically connected to the water quality sensor, the flow rate sensor, and the air supply component respectively, and the control component is connected to an external terminal system signal.

[0042] The technical solution provided by the present invention has the following advantages:

[0043] 1. The aeration device provided by the present invention includes a carrier, a first buffer, a second buffer, a guide tube and an aeration assembly, the carrier is suitable for being suspended in a water body, the first buffer is connected to the carrier, the first buffer has a first curved portion, the second buffer is connected to the first buffer, the second buffer has a second curved portion, the second curved portion and the first curved portion enclose an arcuate flow channel, one end of the arcuate flow channel is suitable for being connected to the water body; the guide tube has a water inlet and a water outlet, the water outlet is connected to the other end of the arcuate flow channel, and the water inlet is suitable for being connected to the water body; the first buffer, the second buffer and the guide tube are all immersed in the water body; the aeration assembly includes an air supply member and an inflation member, the air supply member is arranged on the carrier, the air supply member is connected to the inflation member, the inflation member is arranged in the guide tube, and the gas in the air supply member is transported to the guide tube after passing through the inflation member. After the air supply part transports the gas to the guide tube through the inflation part, bubbles are generated. The bubbles rise due to the buoyancy of the water body, and at the same time, the oxygen in the bubbles dissolves into the water body through the bubble wall. During the rising process, the bubbles drive the oxygenated water flow to flow upward from the water inlet of the guide tube. Under the action of the guide tube to guide the gas, the water flow passes through the water outlet of the guide tube and is transported to the arc flow channel. Since the arc flow channel is arc-shaped, it can buffer the rising water flow, and can smoothly transform the rising water flow into a diffusion flow, reducing the flow rate loss of the rising water flow, thereby increasing the diffusion range of the rising water flow after the reversal, and thereby expanding the oxygenation range of the aeration device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0045] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of an aeration device provided by the present invention;

[0046] FIG2 is a cross-sectional view of the aeration device provided by the present invention;

[0047] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the second buffer member, bracket, float, rain shield, and first photovoltaic panel in the aeration device provided by the present invention;

[0048] FIG4 is a top view of the aeration device provided by the present invention with one flashboard removed;

[0049] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the guide tube, the first buffer member, the second buffer member, and the aeration tube in the aeration device provided by the present invention.

[0050] Description of reference numerals:

[0051] 1. Carrier; 11. Bracket; 111. Anchor buckle; 12. Buoy;

[0052] 2. First buffer member; 21. First curved portion; 22. First guide portion;

[0053] 3. Second buffer member; 31. Second curved portion; 32. Second guide portion;

[0054] 4. Guide tube; 41. Water inlet;

[0055] 51. Air supply component; 52. Inflatable component; 53. Aeration pipe;

[0056] 6. Lifting drive member; 61. Screw; 62. Nut;

[0057] 71. First circular ring structure; 72. Second circular ring structure; 73. Cylindrical member; 731. Ventilation port; 74. Hatch cover; 75. Accommodation chamber;

[0058] 81. First photovoltaic panel; 82. Second photovoltaic panel; 83. Battery;

[0059] 91. Flashing; 911. Opening; 92. Positioning pier; 93. Anchor chain; 94. Control part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0060] The technical solution of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention. In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation and be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0061] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0062] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0063] Example 1

[0064] The present embodiment provides an aeration device, as shown in Figures 1 to 5, comprising a carrier 1, a first buffer 2, a second buffer 3, a guide tube 4 and an aeration assembly, wherein the carrier 1 is suitable for being suspended in a water body, the first buffer 2 is connected to the carrier 1, the first buffer 2 has a first curved portion 21, the second buffer 3 is connected to the first buffer 2, and the second buffer 3 has a second curved portion 31. The second curved portion 31 and the first curved portion 21 enclose an arcuate flow channel, one end of the arcuate flow channel is suitable for being connected to the first curved portion 21. The guide tube 4 has a water inlet 41 and a water outlet, the water outlet is connected to the other end of the arc flow channel, and the water inlet 41 is suitable for connecting with the water body; the first buffer member 2, the second buffer member 3 and the guide tube 4 are all immersed in the water body, and the aeration assembly includes an air supply member 51 and an inflation member 52, the air supply member 51 is arranged on the carrier 1, and the air supply member 51 is connected to the inflation member 52, and the inflation member 52 is arranged in the guide tube 4, and the gas in the air supply member 51 is transported to the guide tube 4 after passing through the inflation member 52.

[0065] In the aeration device provided by the present embodiment, after the air supply member transports the gas to the guide tube 4 through the inflation member, bubbles are generated. The bubbles rise due to the buoyancy of the water body, and at the same time, the oxygen in the bubbles dissolves into the water body through the bubble wall. During the rising process, the bubbles drive the oxygenated water flow to flow upward from the water inlet 41 of the guide tube 4. Under the guidance of the guide tube 4, the water flow is transported to the arc-shaped flow channel after passing through the water outlet of the guide tube 4. Since the arc-shaped flow channel is arc-shaped, it can buffer the rising water flow, and can smoothly transform the rising water flow into a diffusion flow, thereby reducing the flow rate loss of the rising water flow, thereby increasing the diffusion range of the rising water flow after the reversal, and further expanding the oxygenation range of the aeration device.

[0066] The aeration device provided in this embodiment, as shown in Figures 2, 3 and 5, has a pancake-shaped carrier 1, and the first curved portion 21 is a curved surface formed by rotating the first arc around the axis of the carrier 1 for one circle. Taking the perspective of Figure 3 as an example, the first arc is a concave arc, and the diameter of the upper end of the first curved portion 21 is greater than the diameter of its lower end, and the diameter of the first curved portion 21 gradually decreases from the upper end to the lower end; the second curved portion 31 is a curved surface formed by rotating the second arc around the axis of the carrier 1 for one circle, and the first arc and the second arc are both quarter arcs, and the first arc and the second arc share a center, and the radius of the first arc is greater than that of the second arc; taking the perspective of Figure 2 as an example, the second arc is a concave arc, and the second curved portion The diameter of the upper end of the first curved portion 21 is greater than the diameter of the lower end, and the diameter of the second curved portion 31 gradually decreases from the upper end to the lower end. The diameter of the upper end of the first curved portion 21 is equal to the diameter of the upper end of the second curved portion 31, and the diameter of the lower end of the first curved portion 21 is smaller than the diameter of the lower end of the second curved portion 31. The lower end of the first curved portion 21 extends into the second curved portion 31. As an alternative embodiment, the spacing between the first curved portion 21 and the second curved portion 31, the diameter of the upper and lower ends of the first curved portion 21, and the diameter of the upper and lower ends of the second curved portion 31 can be adjusted according to actual installation conditions. The channel enclosed between the first curved portion 21 and the second curved portion 31 is an arcuate flow channel, which is annular. The guide tube 4 includes a cylinder and a water entry jacket. The cross-section of the cylinder can be square, rectangular, or other common shapes. In this embodiment, the cross-section of the cylinder is circular. The diameter of the lower end of the second curved portion 31 is equal to the diameter of the cylinder, and the lower end of the second curved portion 31 is integrally formed with the upper end of the cylinder. The cylinder body can be composed of multiple curved cylinder segments, and the simplified body can also be arc-shaped. In this embodiment, the cylinder body is straight and is vertically arranged in the water body. As an alternative implementation method, the tube body can be arranged according to actual construction conditions, and the upper end opening of the cylinder body is the water outlet; the water inlet jacket is adapted to the cylinder body. In this embodiment, the water inlet jacket is in the shape of an inverted frustum, and the water inlet jacket is arranged on the outer periphery of the cylinder body and is connected to the lower end opening of the cylinder body. The water inlet jacket is fixedly connected to the side wall of the cylinder body by bolts, and a number of water inlets 41 are evenly distributed on the outer peripheral side wall of the water inlet jacket. As an alternative implementation method, those skilled in the art can adjust the distribution of the water inlet 41 as needed. The water inlet 41 can be a circular hole, a square hole or a hole of other common shapes. By opening a water inlet 41 on the outer shield side wall of the water inlet jacket, it is possible to avoid opening a hole at the bottom of the water inlet jacket, thereby avoiding direct water absorption from the bottom of the water inlet jacket to cause disturbance to the bottom mud. The water inlet sleeve is shaped like an inverted frustum, preventing aquatic plants from entering the cylinder and becoming entangled with the inflatable element 52. Furthermore, because the upper diameter of the water inlet sleeve is larger than the lower diameter, any material entangled with the sleeve naturally settles due to gravity, preventing clogging of the water inlet 41. The inner wall of the guide tube 4 is coated with a hydrophobic coating, which reduces friction between the rising water and the inner wall of the guide tube 4, thereby reducing water velocity loss within the guide tube 4.

[0067] As shown in Figures 2, 3 and 5, the aeration device provided in this embodiment, the first buffer member 2 also has a first guide portion 22, the first guide portion 22 is a circular plate member, the inner diameter of the first guide portion 22 is equal to the diameter of the upper end of the first curved portion 21, the inner ring of the first guide portion 22 is connected to the upper end of the first curved portion 21 and smoothly transitions, and the connection method can be welding, bonding or other common fixed connection methods. In this embodiment, the first guide portion 22 and the first curved portion 21 are integrally formed; the first guide portion 22 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the carrier 1 by bolts; the second buffer member 3 also has a second guide portion 32. The second guide portion 32 is a circular plate member, and the inner diameter, outer diameter and thickness of the second guide portion 32 and the first guide portion 22 are the same. As an alternative embodiment, the first guide portion 22 and the second guide portion 3 can be adjusted as needed. 2, the inner diameter, outer diameter, and thickness of the second guide portion 32 are equal to the diameter of the upper end of the second curved portion 31. The inner ring of the second guide portion 32 is connected to the upper end of the second curved portion 31 and smoothly transitions thereto. In this embodiment, the second guide portion 32 and the second curved portion 31 are integrally formed. The first curved portion 21 and the second curved portion 31 are both made of thin-walled materials. A hydrophobic coating can also be applied to the opposing side walls of the first curved portion 21 and the second curved portion 31, and the opposing side walls of the first guide portion 22 and the second guide portion 32 to reduce frictional resistance between the water flow and the side walls, thereby reducing water flow loss. The channel enclosed between the first guide portion 22 and the second guide portion 32 is the guide channel. The guide channel is annular, with the inlet of the curved channel connected to the water outlet, the outlet of the curved channel connected to the inlet of the guide channel, and the outlet of the guide channel connected to the water body. Through the coordination of the curved channel and the guide channel, the rising water flow can be smoothly transformed into a diffuse flow, and the flow rate loss of the water flow can be reduced.

[0068] As shown in Figures 3 and 5, the aeration device provided in this embodiment has a guide channel parallel to the horizontal plane of the water body, which can convert the rising water flow into a horizontal flow. The horizontal flow can expand the radiation area of ​​the water flow and increase the influence range of the aeration device. As an alternative embodiment, the guide channel can also be an arc channel.

[0069] As shown in Figure 5, the aeration device provided in this embodiment also includes a lifting drive member 6, which is arranged on the first guide portion 22 and connected to the second guide portion 32. The lifting drive member 6 can drive the second buffer member 3 to move closer to or away from the first buffer member 2. The lifting drive member 6 can be a lifting mechanism such as a hydraulic cylinder, a screw structure, or a scissor link.

[0070] The aeration device provided in this embodiment is shown in Figure 5. In actual application, the lifting drive member 6 includes a screw 61 and a nut 62. The top end of the screw 61 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the first guide part 22. The connection method can be welding, threaded connection or other common fixed connection methods. The other end of the screw 61 passes through the second guide part 32. The nut 62 includes an upper nut and a lower nut. The upper nut and the lower nut are both threadedly connected to the screw 61, and the upper nut and the lower nut are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the second guide part 32. By adjusting the positions of the upper and lower nuts on the screw 61, the distance between the first guide part 22 and the second guide part 32 is changed, and the distance between the first curved portion 21 and the second curved portion 31 is changed. The lifting drive member 6 can drive the second buffer member 3 to approach or move away from the first buffer member 2 to adapt to the flow-pushing capacity of different inflatable members 52. The flow-pushing capacity is the ability of the inflatable member 52 to release oxygen to generate bubbles to drive the water flow upward, thereby achieving the optimal flow rate in the guide channel.

[0071] In another alternative embodiment, a plurality of lifting drive members 6 may be provided, and the lifting drive members 6 are evenly spaced and distributed between the first guide portion 22 and the second guide portion 32 along a first circumference, and the center of the first circumference is located on the axis of the carrier 1 .

[0072] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the aeration device provided in this embodiment comprises a carrier 1 including a support 11 and a float 12. The cross-section of the support 11 can be square, rectangular, annular, or other common shapes. In this embodiment, the cross-section of the support 11 is circular. The support 11 is disc-shaped, and the first guide portion 22 is connected to the bottom of the support 11 by bolts. The upper surface of the support 11 defines a circular groove, and the float 12 is adapted to fit within the support 11. The float 12 is cylindrical and inserted into the groove, with a portion of the float 12 extending outside the groove. The support 11 is submerged in the water, and at least a portion of the float 12 is always above the water surface.

[0073] As shown in Figure 2, this embodiment provides an aeration device, and the aeration assembly also includes an aeration pipe 53. The air supply part 51 is a low-power aerator. As an alternative embodiment, the air supply part 51 can also be an air pump, an air compressor or other common air extraction equipment or air supply equipment. The aerator is installed on the upper surface of the float 12, and one end of the aeration pipe 53 is connected to the aerator. The other end of the aeration pipe 53 passes through the float 12, the bracket 11, the first buffer part 2, the second buffer part 3 and the water outlet in sequence and extends into the guide tube 4, and is connected to the inflatable part 52. The inflatable part 52 is a microporous aeration disk. The aerator transports the extracted air to the aeration disk through the aeration pipe 53. The aeration disk discharges tiny bubbles and uses the water power generated by bubble flotation to form an upward water flow in the guide tube 4. The aeration device provided in this embodiment has moving parts that are all located on the water surface, which reduces oxidation, damage and blockage of the moving parts and improves the durability of the aeration device.

[0074] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the aeration device provided in this embodiment also includes a control cabin, which is located on the side of the float 12 away from the bracket 11. The control cabin has a accommodating cavity 75, and the aerator is located in the accommodating cavity 75. The control cabin is used to protect the storage located in the accommodating cavity 75.

[0075] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the aeration device provided in this embodiment has a control cabin in the shape of a truncated cone. The control cabin includes a first circular ring structure 71, a second circular ring structure 72, and a hatch 74. The first circular ring structure 71 is sleeved on the outer periphery of a portion of the buoy 12, and a plurality of strip-shaped plates are evenly spaced around the outer periphery of the buoy 12. Both ends of any strip-shaped plate are fixedly connected to the first circular ring structure 71 and the bracket 11 by bolts, so as to fix the first circular ring structure 71 and the bracket 11 together. The second circular ring structure 72 is fixedly connected to the bracket 11 by a cylindrical Part 73 is connected to the first circular ring structure 71, the inner diameter of the second circular ring structure 72 is smaller than the inner diameter of the first circular ring structure 71, the inner diameter of the cylindrical part 73 decreases from the first circular ring structure 71 to the second circular ring structure 72, the hatch 74 is hinged to the second circular ring structure 72, the hatch 74 can cover the opening of the second circular ring structure 72, the float 12, the first circular ring structure 71, the cylindrical part 73, and the second circular ring structure 72 are enclosed to form a accommodating chamber 75, and maintenance personnel can enter the accommodating chamber by opening the hatch, which is convenient for later maintenance.

[0076] As shown in Figures 1, 3, and 4, the aeration device provided in this embodiment further includes a power supply module, which includes a first photovoltaic panel 81. This embodiment does not limit the number of photovoltaic panels. The three first photovoltaic panels 81 are evenly spaced on the outer wall of the cylindrical member 73. Each of the first photovoltaic panels 81 is a flexible photovoltaic panel and is attached to the outer wall of the cylindrical member 73. The three first photovoltaic panels 81 are evenly spaced around the axis of the carrier 1 so that at least one of the first photovoltaic panels 81 can receive sunlight, reducing the degree to which the first photovoltaic panel 81 is affected by the angle between the aeration device and sunlight. Furthermore, the elevation angle of the cylindrical member 73 can be adjusted for different regions to improve the efficiency of the first photovoltaic panel 81.

[0077] As shown in Figures 1, 3 and 4, the aeration device provided in this embodiment, the power supply module also includes a second photovoltaic panel 82. The second photovoltaic panel 82 is attached to the outer wall of the hatch 74. By adding the second photovoltaic panel 82, the effective area covered by the photovoltaic panel is increased, and the second photovoltaic panel 82 is parallel to the horizontal plane.

[0078] As shown in FIG2 , the aeration device provided in this embodiment includes a power supply module further comprising a battery 83 and an inverter. The battery 83 is disposed within the accommodating cavity 75, i.e., the battery 83 is placed on the upper surface of the buoy 12. The battery 83 is connected to the first photovoltaic panel 81, the second photovoltaic panel 82, and the inverter via cables, respectively. The inverter is connected to the aerator via another cable. Excess electricity generated by the first photovoltaic panel 81 and the second photovoltaic panel 82 during the day can be stored in the battery 83. The battery 83 is used to power the aerator at night. The first photovoltaic panel 81 and the second photovoltaic panel 82 are also connected to the inverter via cables, respectively, i.e., the first photovoltaic panel 81 and the second photovoltaic panel 82 can directly power the aerator.

[0079] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the aeration device provided in this embodiment also includes three rain shields 91. This embodiment does not limit the number of rain shields 91. The rain shields 91 are fan-shaped plates that are welded and fixed to the outer wall of the cylindrical member 73. A rain shield 91 is provided between any two adjacent first photovoltaic panels 81. The rain shields 91 and the outer wall of the cylindrical member 73 enclose a rainproof cavity. The outer wall of the cylindrical member 73 located within the rainproof cavity is provided with a plurality of vents 731. The vents 731 are used for ventilation and heat dissipation of the control cabin. The rain shield 91 is used to prevent rainwater from entering the control cabin's accommodating cavity 75. The rain shield 91 has an opening 911, which faces the direction of rainwater flow on the rain shield 91. External gas can enter the accommodating cavity 75 through the opening 911 and the vents 731 in sequence.

[0080] As shown in Figure 1, the aeration device provided in this embodiment also includes a positioning pier 92, an anchor buckle 111, and an anchor chain 93. The positioning pier 92 is a pile foundation at the bottom of the water body. This embodiment does not limit the number of positioning piers 92. Those skilled in the art can install multiple positioning piers 92 and corresponding anchor chains 93 and anchor buckles 111 as needed. The anchor buckle 111 is provided on the bracket 11 and extends outside the bracket 11. One end of the anchor chain 93 is tied to the anchor buckle 111, and the other end of the anchor chain 93 is tied to the positioning pier 92, thereby fixing the carrier 1 within a certain water area.

[0081] The aeration device provided in this embodiment also includes a water quality sensor, a flow rate sensor, a control unit 94, and a signal transmitter. A water quality sensor is provided at the bottom of the aeration member 52 to provide feedback on the water quality. A flow rate sensor is provided at the bottom of the aeration member 52 to detect the flow rate of water within the guide tube 4, thereby indicating whether the water inlet 41 of the guide tube 4 is blocked. The control unit 94, which is a single-chip microcomputer or a Raspberry Pi, is placed in the control cabin and is connected to the aerator via a cable. The control unit 94 can control the power of the aerator. The water quality sensor and the flow rate sensor are electrically connected to the control unit 94 via an interface communication component or cable. The signal transmitter is connected to the control unit 94 via a cable or a communication structure component. The signal transmitter is used to communicate with an external terminal, such as a mobile phone or computer, to achieve remote monitoring and control. The communication interface component supports multiple communication protocols, including but not limited to Modbus, PROFIBUS, and OPC. When the water quality sensor indicates that the water quality has improved, the control unit 94 can reduce the power of the aerator to reduce power consumption. When the flow rate sensor reflects that the water flow rate is reduced, the control component 94 sends an alarm signal to the terminal through the signal transmitting component.

[0082] The aeration device provided in this embodiment uses bubbles generated by the aeration disk to carry oxygenated water upward, thereby achieving exchange between shallow and deep layers of the water body, thereby increasing the dissolved oxygen in the water body, inhibiting the release of sediment pollutants, enhancing the transmission efficiency of the food web, destroying the competitive advantage of cyanobacteria, and alleviating the risk of algal blooms.

[0083] The aeration device provided in this embodiment works as follows:

[0084] First, the air supply component 51 starts to work. The air supply component 51 extracts the air in the control cabin accommodating chamber 75 to generate compressed air, and transmits the compressed air to the inflatable component 52 through the aeration pipe 53. Since the pressure difference between the accommodating chamber 75 and the outside world is generated, the outside air is sequentially transmitted through the opening 911 and the vent 731 to the accommodating chamber 75. Since the air supply component 51 continuously transmits compressed air to the inflatable component, the compressed air in the inflatable component 52 is transmitted to the water body in the guide tube 4 through the micropores thereon and forms bubbles. The bubbles rise due to the buoyancy of the water body, and the oxygen in the bubbles passes through The bubble wall dissolves into the water body, and the bubbles drive the oxygenated water body to flow upward during the rising process, so that the water outside the guide tube 4 is transported into it through the water inlet 41. The rising water flow is transported to the arc flow channel through the water outlet under the diversion action of the guide tube 4, and then transported to the guide flow channel by the arc flow channel. After being guided by the arc flow channel, the rising water flow is transformed into a horizontal flow. The guide flow channel plays a transitional role so that the horizontal flow has a farther radiation area. The horizontal flow in the diversion flow channel is transported back to the water body, realizing the circulation of deep water and shallow water, and increasing the dissolved content of the water body during the circulation process.

[0085] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clarity of explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that other variations or modifications based on the above descriptions are possible. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation methods here. Obvious variations or modifications arising therefrom remain within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An aeration device, characterized in that: include: A carrier (1), wherein the carrier (1) is suitable for being suspended in a body of water; A first buffer (2), the first buffer (2) being connected to the carrier (1), the first buffer (2) having a first curved surface portion (21); A second buffer (3), the second buffer (3) being connected to the first buffer (2), the second buffer (3) having a second curved surface (31), the second curved surface (31) and the first curved surface (21) enclosing an arc-shaped flow channel, one end of the arc-shaped flow channel being suitable for communicating with the water body; A flow guide tube (4), the flow guide tube (4) having a water inlet (41) and a water outlet, the water outlet being in communication with the other end of the arc-shaped flow channel, and the water inlet (41) being suitable for being in communication with the water body; The first buffer member (2), the second buffer member (3) and the guide tube (4) are all immersed in the water body; an aeration component, the aeration component comprising an air supply member (51) and an inflatable member (52), the air supply member (51) being arranged on the carrier (1), the air supply member (51) being connected to the inflatable member (52), the inflatable member (52) being arranged in the guide tube (4), and the gas in the air supply member (51) being transported to the guide tube (4) after passing through the inflatable member (52).

2. The aeration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first buffer member (2) also has a first guide portion (22), and the second buffer member (3) has a second guide portion (32). The first guide portion (22) and the second guide portion (32) are enclosed to form a guide flow channel, and the guide flow channel is connected to one end of the arc flow channel away from the water outlet, and the other end of the guide flow channel is suitable for connecting with the water body.

3. The aeration device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide flow channel is parallel to the horizontal plane of the water body.

4. The aeration device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: It also includes a lifting drive member (6), which is arranged on the first buffer member (2) and connected to the second buffer member (3), and the lifting drive member (6) can drive the second buffer member (3) away from or close to the first buffer member (2).

5. The aeration device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lifting drive member (6) comprises: a screw rod (61), one end of the screw rod (61) is fixedly connected to the first buffer member (2), and the other end of the screw rod (61) passes through the second buffer member (3); a nut (62), the nut (62) being threadedly connected to a portion of the screw rod (61) extending out of the second buffer member (3); The nut (62) rotates under the action of an external force to drive the second buffer member (3) to move closer to or away from the first buffer member (2).

6. The aeration device according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: The carrier (1) comprises: A bracket (11), the bracket (11) being fixedly connected to the first buffer member (2); a buoy (12), the buoy (12) being connected to a side of the bracket (11) facing away from the first buffer member (2); The support (11) is immersed in the water body.

7. The aeration device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The aeration assembly further comprises an aeration pipe (53); the air supply component (51) is an aerator, the aerator is connected to the portion of the buoy (12) located on the surface of the water body; the inflatable component (52) is an aeration disk; one end of the aeration pipe (53) is connected to the aerator, and the other end of the aeration pipe (53) passes through the buoy (12), the bracket (11), the first buffer component (2), the second buffer component (3) and the water outlet in sequence, and then extends into the guide tube (4) and is connected to the aeration disk.

8. The aeration device according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also comprises a control cabin, which is located on a side of the buoy (12) away from the support (11), and has a containing chamber (75), and the aerator is located in the containing chamber (75).

9. The aeration device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The control cabin comprises: A first circular ring structure (71), wherein the first circular ring structure (71) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the buoy (12), and the first circular ring structure (71) is fixedly connected to the bracket (11); a second circular ring structure (72), the second circular ring structure (72) being connected to the first circular ring structure (71) via a cylindrical member (73), the inner diameter of the second circular ring structure (72) being smaller than the inner diameter of the first circular ring structure (71); and a hatch cover (74), the hatch cover (74) being arranged on the second circular ring structure (72); The buoy (12), the first circular ring structure (71), the cylindrical member (73) and the second circular ring structure (72) enclose and form the accommodating chamber (75).

10. The aeration device according to claim 9, characterized in that: It also includes a power supply module, which includes: At least one first photovoltaic panel (81), wherein the first photovoltaic panel (81) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the tubular member (73); the first photovoltaic panel (81) is electrically connected to the air supply member (51).

11. The aeration device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The power supply module further comprises a second photovoltaic panel (82), wherein the second photovoltaic panel (82) is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the hatch cover (74), and the second photovoltaic panel (82) is electrically connected to the air supply member (51).

12. The aeration device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The power supply module further comprises a storage battery (83). The storage battery (83) is arranged in the accommodating cavity (75), and the storage battery (83) is electrically connected to the first photovoltaic panel (81), the second photovoltaic panel (82) and the air supply member (51), respectively.

13. The aeration device according to any one of claims 9 to 12, characterized in that: The invention also comprises at least one rainproof plate (91), wherein the rainproof plate (91) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the tubular member (73), the rainproof plate (91) and the tubular member (73) enclose a rainproof cavity, the tubular member (73) is provided with at least one vent (731), the vent (731) is arranged in the rainproof cavity, and the rainproof plate (91) is provided with an opening (911), the opening (911) faces the direction of rainwater flowing on the rainproof plate (91).

14. The aeration device according to claim 13, characterized in that: Also includes: A positioning pier (92), the positioning pier (92) being installed at the bottom of the water body; An anchor chain (93), the support (11) has at least one anchor buckle (111), one end of the anchor chain (93) is connected to the positioning pier (92), and the other end of the anchor chain (93) is connected to the anchor buckle (111).

15. The aeration device according to claim 1 or 14, characterized in that: Also includes: a water quality sensor, the water quality sensor being arranged on the inflatable member (52) and being used for detecting the water quality of the water body; a flow rate detection member, the flow rate detection member being arranged on the inflatable member (52) and being used for detecting the flow rate of the fluid in the guide tube (4); A control component (94), wherein the control component (94) is electrically connected to the water quality sensor, the flow rate sensor, and the air supply component (51) respectively, and the control component (94) is connected to an external terminal signal.

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