Artificial reef device having bionic coral texture structure and reef module manufacturing method

Abstract

The present application discloses an artificial reef device having a bionic coral texture structure and a reef module manufacturing method. The artificial reef device having the bionic coral texture structure comprises a main body (10) and a coral stopper module (20). The main body (10) is provided with first connecting structures (11), and the coral stopper module (20) is provided with a second connecting structure (21). The artificial reef device provided by the present application can be easily assembled underwater to form hollow structures of different sizes, providing habitat for various organisms. Additionally, the main body (10) and the coral stopper module (20) both have bionic coral texture structures, matching the natural environment of coral reefs, and conducive to the attachment and growth of marine organisms. The coral stopper module (20) is designed to facilitate coral inoculation in a laboratory, and can be connected to the main body (10) after inoculation. In addition, the artificial reef device is further provided with a biological filtering module (40) for placing oysters to optimize water quality by utilizing the filtering feeding characteristic of the oysters.

Description

Artificial reef device with bionic coral texture structure and reef module manufacturing method

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. patent application No. 63 / 605,288 filed in the U.S. Patent Office on December 1, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] The present application relates to the technical field of artificial reefs, and in particular to an artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure and a method for manufacturing a reef module. Background Art

[0003] Artificial reefs are constructed to promote the growth of marine life and protect marine ecosystems. They are typically made of artificial materials and are designed to mimic the ecological functions of natural reefs. They are used to restore or replenish benthic ecosystems damaged by natural factors or human activities. They provide habitats for corals and other organisms to inhabit, reproduce, and grow.

[0004] The structural composition of artificial reefs can vary depending on the specific design and purpose, but generally includes the following parts: Base structure - this is the main part of the artificial reef, usually made of strong materials such as concrete, steel or plastic, which provides a stable framework to support the growth of corals and other organisms; Surface features - the surface of artificial reefs is usually designed with various uneven features such as holes, protrusions and depressions to increase the surface area and provide more space for corals and other organisms to attach and grow; Holes and channels - the structure may contain some holes and channels to facilitate the flow of water and the passage of different organisms, which helps to increase the fluidity of the water and the supply of oxygen; Fixing devices: In order to ensure the stability of the artificial reef on the seabed, fixing devices such as anchor chains, weights or fixed foundations may be used.

[0005] However, most existing artificial reefs are integrally formed, difficult to transport, and relatively simple in design and function. Technical issues

[0006] One of the purposes of the embodiments of the present application is to provide an artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure and a reef module manufacturing method, aiming to solve the problem that artificial reefs in the prior art are relatively simple in design and function. Technical Solutions

[0007] To solve the above technical problems, the technical solutions adopted in the embodiments of the present application are:

[0008] In a first aspect, an artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure is provided. The artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure comprises a main body and a coral plug module. The main body is provided with a first connecting structure; the coral plug module is provided with a second connecting structure. The coral plug module can be connected and positioned on the main body through the cooperation of the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure. The coral plug module is provided with a bionic coral texture structure. The artificial reef device of the present application has a bionic coral texture structure on the coral plug module, which complements the natural environment of the coral reef and is conducive to the attachment and growth of coral larvae and other organisms. The coral plug module is designed to facilitate coral inoculation in the laboratory and can be connected to the main body after inoculation.

[0009] In one embodiment, there are multiple first connection structures and multiple coral plug modules, the multiple first connection structures are spaced apart on the main body, and the multiple coral plug modules correspond one-to-one to at least some of the multiple first connection structures.

[0010] In one embodiment, an artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure includes multiple main bodies spaced apart along a first direction and / or a second direction. The artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure further includes a connecting module, through which two adjacent main bodies can be connected. The artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure of the present application can be easily combined underwater to form structures of different sizes using the connecting modules.

[0011] In one embodiment, a third connection structure is provided on the connection module, and the connection module and the main body can be connected through the cooperation between the third connection structure and the first connection structure.

[0012] In one embodiment, a bionic coral texture structure is provided on the main body and / or the connecting module.

[0013] In one embodiment, a first connecting structure is provided on the first end of the main body, and a fourth connecting structure is provided on the second end of the main body. When multiple main bodies are arranged at intervals along the first direction, two adjacent main bodies whose second ends are close to each other can be connected through the cooperation of the two fourth connecting structures.

[0014] In one embodiment, the artificial reef device with a biomimetic coral texture structure further includes a biofiltration module disposed within the main body. The biofiltration module includes a biofiltration chamber connected to the external environment and configured to accommodate water-filtering organisms. Oysters are placed within the biofiltration module to utilize their filter-feeding properties to improve water quality.

[0015] In one embodiment, a housing cavity communicating with the external environment is provided in the main body, and the biological filtration module is provided in the housing cavity, and the housing cavity is used to accommodate marine organisms. By providing the housing cavity on the main body, a habitat can be provided for various organisms.

[0016] In one embodiment, a communication gap is provided on the main body, and the accommodating cavity can communicate with the external environment through the communication gap.

[0017] In a second aspect, a method for manufacturing a reef module is provided, which is applied to the above-mentioned artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure. The reef module is one of the main body, the coral plug module and the connecting module. The method for manufacturing the reef module includes: preparing a reef mortar by using calcium sulfoaluminate binder, oyster shell powder, water and polycarboxylate water reducer; placing the reef mortar into a mold, vibrating it on a vibration table, and removing the mold after uniform compaction for twenty-four hours; and performing standard maintenance for twenty-eight days after removal of the mold to obtain the reef module.

[0018] The beneficial effect of the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in the embodiment of the present application is that: compared with the one-piece artificial reef in the prior art, the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in the present application provides a first connecting structure on the main body and a second connecting structure on the coral plug module, so that the coral plug module provided in the present application can be quickly connected and positioned on the main body through the cooperation of the second connecting structure and the first connecting structure. At the same time, the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in the present application creates a favorable living environment for corals and their larvae by providing a bionic coral texture structure on the coral plug module, effectively improving the success rate of coral inoculation. Moreover, when performing coral inoculation, the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in the present application only needs to move the coral plug module to the laboratory for coral inoculation, and then connect and position the coral plug module after coral inoculation on the main body to complete the coral inoculation of the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure. Compared with the one-piece artificial reef in the prior art, the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in the present application is easier to inoculate corals. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or exemplary technical descriptions. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0020] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a main body provided with a bionic coral texture structure according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] FIG2 is a schematic structural diagram of a main body provided in an embodiment of the present application without a bionic coral texture structure;

[0022] FIG3 is a schematic structural diagram of a main body without a bionic coral texture structure from another perspective provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] FIG4 is a schematic structural diagram of a coral plug module provided with a bionic coral texture structure according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] FIG5 is a schematic structural diagram of a coral plug module provided in an embodiment of the present application without a bionic coral texture structure;

[0025] FIG6 is a schematic structural diagram of a coral plug module without a bionic coral texture structure from another perspective provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] FIG7 is a schematic structural diagram of a connection module provided with a bionic coral texture structure according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] FIG8 is a schematic structural diagram of a connection module provided in an embodiment of the present application without a bionic coral texture structure;

[0028] FIG9 is a distant view of a bionic coral texture structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] FIG10 is a close-up view of the bionic coral texture structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] FIG11 is a schematic structural diagram of one design of an artificial reef device equipped with a biological filtration module provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] FIG12 is a schematic structural diagram of a biofiltration module provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] FIG13 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of one design of an artificial reef device equipped with a biological filtration module provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] FIG14 is a schematic diagram of the manufacturing process of the artificial reef module manufacturing method provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] The details of the numbers involved in the above drawings are as follows: 10. Main body; 11. First connecting structure; 13. Accommodating chamber; 14. Connecting gap; 15. First connecting hole; 16. Second connecting hole; 17. Fourth connecting structure; 20. Coral plug module; 21. Second connecting structure; 30. Connecting module; 31. Third connecting structure; 32. Third connecting hole; 40. Biofiltration module; 41. Biofiltration chamber. Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0035] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of this application more clearly understood, the present application is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit this application.

[0036] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed on" or "set on" another component, it may be directly on the other component or indirectly on the other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it may be directly or indirectly connected to the other component. The terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on this application. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances. The terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features. "Multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0037] In order to illustrate the technical solution provided by this application, a detailed description is given below with reference to specific drawings and embodiments.

[0038] As described in the background art, artificial reefs are constructed to promote the growth of marine organisms and protect marine ecosystems. Artificial reefs are usually structures made of artificial materials and are intended to simulate the ecological functions of natural reefs. The purpose of artificial reefs is to restore or supplement benthic ecosystems damaged by natural factors or human activities. They can provide a place for corals and other marine organisms to live, reproduce and grow, and promote the recovery and reconstruction of benthic ecosystems.

[0039] The structural composition of artificial reefs can vary depending on the specific design and purpose, but generally includes the following parts: The base structure – This is the main part of the artificial reef, usually made of a strong material such as concrete, steel, or plastic. It provides a stable framework and supports the growth of corals and other organisms. Surface features – The surface of artificial reefs is usually designed with various uneven features such as holes, protrusions, and depressions to increase the surface area and provide more space for corals and other organisms to attach and grow. Holes and channels – The structure may contain some holes and channels to facilitate the flow of water and the passage of different organisms, which helps to increase the fluidity of the water and the supply of oxygen. Fixtures: To ensure the stability of the artificial reef on the seabed, fixing devices such as anchor chains, weights, or fixed foundations may be used. However, most existing artificial reefs are formed in one piece, which makes them difficult to transport and are relatively simple in design and function.

[0040] Referring to Figures 1 to 13 , in order to improve the design and function of current artificial reefs, according to one aspect of the present application, an embodiment of the present application provides an artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure. The artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure comprises: a main body 10 and a coral plug module 20. The main body 10 is provided with a first connecting structure 11; the coral plug module 20 is provided with a second connecting structure 21. The coral plug module 20 can be connected and positioned on the main body 10 through the cooperation of the first connecting structure 11 and the second connecting structure 21. The coral plug module 20 is provided with a bionic coral texture structure. The artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment is provided with a first connecting structure 11 on the main body 10 and a second connecting structure 21 on the coral plug module 20. This allows the coral plug module 20 provided in this embodiment to be quickly connected and positioned on the main body 10 through the cooperation of the second connecting structure 21 and the first connecting structure 11. At the same time, the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment creates a favorable living environment for corals and their larvae by providing the bionic coral texture structure on the coral plug module 20, effectively improving the success rate of coral inoculation. In addition, when performing coral inoculation, the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment only needs to move the coral plug module 20 to the laboratory for coral inoculation, and then connect and position the coral plug module 20 after the inoculation of coral to complete the coral inoculation of the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure. Compared with the one-piece artificial reefs in the prior art, the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment is easier to inoculate corals.

[0041] In a specific embodiment, the bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment has irregular shapes, such as corners and sharp ridges, which provide physical support for coral larvae and other organisms, provide a stable surface for settlement and attachment, and mimic the natural complexity of healthy coral reefs, similar to natural habitats.

[0042] Referring to Figures 1 to 6 , in a specific embodiment, there are multiple first connection structures 11 and multiple coral plug modules 20 in this embodiment. The multiple first connection structures 11 are spaced apart on the main body 10, and the multiple coral plug modules 20 correspond one-to-one with at least some of the multiple first connection structures 11. By spacing the multiple first connection structures 11 provided in this embodiment on the main body 10 and configuring the multiple coral plug modules 20 to correspond one-to-one with at least some of the multiple first connection structures 11, the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment can increase the number of corals that can be inoculated in the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure by increasing the number of coral plug modules 20.

[0043] In an optional embodiment, the surface of the coral plug module 20 provided in this embodiment is set to a unique pattern developed by computer-aided design and three-dimensional printing technology, and then the surface roughness, pattern and collision depth of the coral plug module 20 are adjusted according to the pattern, so as to obtain the bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment. By changing the surface roughness, pattern and pit size of the bionic coral texture structure, the sedimentation and growth rate of the coral larvae can be optimized. The bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment can achieve bionic functions by setting the pit size of the micro-surface to be consistent with the body length preference of the larvae. The present invention aims to imitate the texture, roughness and pattern of the natural coral surface to achieve bionic functions.

[0044] Referring to Figures 7, 8, 11 and 13, in a specific embodiment, in order to enable the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment to be of a larger scale, the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure in this embodiment includes a plurality of main bodies 10, and the plurality of main bodies 10 are spaced apart along the first direction and / or the second direction. The artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure also includes a connecting module 30, and two adjacent main bodies 10 can be connected through the connecting module 30. By configuring the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment to include a plurality of main bodies 10, and configuring the plurality of main bodies 10 to be spaced apart along the first direction and / or the second direction, and configuring a connection module 30 between two adjacent main bodies 10 to connect the two adjacent main bodies 10, the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment can be made larger in scale. At the same time, by configuring the plurality of main bodies 10 provided in this embodiment to be spaced apart along the first direction and / or the second direction, the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment can adaptively arrange the plurality of main bodies 10 according to the external environment, thereby effectively improving the versatility of the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment.

[0045] In an optional embodiment, the first direction provided in this embodiment is a horizontal direction, and the second direction is a vertical direction. Of course, in other embodiments, the first direction and the second direction provided in this embodiment may also be other directions.

[0046] In an optional embodiment, the multiple first connection structures 11 provided in this embodiment are arranged in groups, at least one of the multiple groups of first connection structures is arranged on the first end of the main body 10, and at least one of the multiple groups of first connection structures is arranged on the side of the main body 10.

[0047] In an optional embodiment, a group of first connection structures 11 provided on the first end of the main body 10 provided in this embodiment includes four first connection structures 11 , and the four first connection structures 11 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the main body 10 .

[0048] In an optional embodiment, the group of first connection structures 11 provided on the side of the main body 10 includes four first connection structures 11 , and the four first connection structures 11 are spaced apart along the circumference of the main body 10 .

[0049] In an optional embodiment, one of the first connecting structure 11 and the second connecting structure 21 provided in this embodiment is a connecting protrusion, and the other is a connecting recess. The connecting protrusion provided in this embodiment is adapted to the connecting recess, and the coral plug module 20 provided in this embodiment can be positioned on the main body 10 through the cooperation of the connecting protrusion and the connecting recess.

[0050] In an optional embodiment, a first guiding and positioning slope is provided at one end of the connecting protrusion provided in this embodiment that is close to the connecting recess. The first guiding and positioning slope provided in this embodiment gradually inclines toward the middle of the connecting protrusion from the end of the connecting protrusion away from the connecting recess to the end of the connecting protrusion close to the connecting recess.

[0051] In an optional embodiment, a second guiding and positioning slope is provided at one end of the connecting recess provided in this embodiment, which is close to the connecting protrusion. The second guiding and positioning slope provided in this embodiment gradually inclines toward the middle of the connecting recess from the end of the connecting recess close to the connecting protrusion to the end of the connecting recess away from the connecting protrusion.

[0052] In an optional embodiment, a positioning recess is provided on one end of the connecting recess provided in this embodiment close to the connecting protrusion, and a positioning protrusion is provided on one end of the connecting protrusion close to the connecting recess. When the connecting protrusion provided in this embodiment is connected to the connecting recess, the positioning protrusion provided in this embodiment can be passed through the positioning recess. By providing a positioning recess on one end of the connecting recess provided in this embodiment close to the connecting protrusion and providing a positioning protrusion on one end of the connecting protrusion close to the connecting recess, the connecting protrusion provided in this embodiment can be positioned by the cooperation of the positioning protrusion and the positioning recess during the cooperation with the connecting recess. At the same time, by providing the positioning protrusion and the positioning recess, the cooperation area between the connecting protrusion and the connecting recess can be effectively increased, so that the connection between the connecting protrusion and the connecting recess can be more stable.

[0053] In an optional embodiment, the angle between the first guiding positioning inclined surface provided in this embodiment and the central axis of the connecting protrusion is 45°.

[0054] In an optional embodiment, the angle between the second guiding positioning inclined surface provided in this embodiment and the central axis of the connecting recess is 45°.

[0055] In an optional embodiment, the diameter of the connecting protrusion provided in this embodiment is 12 mm.

[0056] In an optional embodiment, the connection protrusion and the connection recess provided in this embodiment can be fixedly connected by cement paste or epoxy resin.

[0057] In an optional embodiment, the thickness of the cement paste or epoxy resin used to connect the connection protrusion and the connection recess is 1 mm.

[0058] In an optional embodiment, the first connection structure 11 provided in this embodiment is a connection recess, and the second connection structure 21 is a connection protrusion. When the connection recess provided in this embodiment is not equipped with a coral plug module 20, the connection recess can be used as a reef fortress.

[0059] In a specific embodiment, when using the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided by this embodiment to perform coral restoration work, the coral plug module 20 provided by this embodiment is first placed in a flowing aquarium, and then the laboratory-cultured coral larvae are placed in the flowing aquarium equipped with the coral plug module 20. Most of the coral larvae will settle on the coral plug module 20 and begin to metamorphose within three days or less. When the corals on the coral plug module 20 reach the juvenile stage, the coral plug module 20 can be installed on the main body 10, and the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided by this embodiment can be placed in the degraded area to perform coral restoration work.

[0060] In an optional embodiment, the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment includes eight coral plug modules 20. Four of the eight coral plug modules 20 provided in this embodiment are correspondingly arranged on the four first connecting structures 11 on the first end of the main body 10, and the coral plug module 20 arranged on the first end of the main body 10 extends along the second direction. The other four of the eight coral plug modules 20 are correspondingly arranged on the four first connecting structures 11 on the side of the main body 10, and the coral plug module 20 arranged on the side of the main body 10 extends along the first direction.

[0061] In an optional embodiment, the four first connection structures 11 provided on the side of the main body 10 provided in this embodiment are arranged at intervals of 90° along the circumference of the main body 10 .

[0062] In a specific embodiment, the connection module 30 of this embodiment is provided with a third connection structure 31, and the connection module 30 and the main body 10 can be connected through the cooperation of the third connection structure 31 and the first connection structure 11. By providing the third connection structure 31 on the connection module 30 provided in this embodiment, the main body 10 provided in this embodiment and the connection module 30 can be connected through the cooperation of the first connection structure 11 and the third connection structure 31.

[0063] In an optional embodiment, the connection module 30 provided in this embodiment includes a connecting column, and a third connecting structure 31 is provided at both ends of the connecting column provided in this embodiment. By providing the third connecting structure 31 at both ends of the connecting column provided in this embodiment, two adjacent main bodies 10 in the first direction or the second direction can be connected through the connecting column.

[0064] In an optional embodiment, the connection module 30 provided in this embodiment can be connected to any one of the multiple first connection structures 11. By configuring the connection module 30 to be connectable to any one of the multiple first connection structures 11, the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment can be expanded in different directions by adding connection modules 30 and the main body 10, so that the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment can be adaptively expanded according to different external environments.

[0065] In an optional embodiment, the connecting column connected to the first connecting structure 11 on the first end of the main body 10 extends along the second direction, and the connecting column connected to the first connecting structure 11 on the side of the main body 10 extends along the first direction.

[0066] In an optional embodiment, the main body 10 provided in this embodiment can be connected to the external environment through a connecting column.

[0067] In an optional embodiment, the length of the connecting column provided in this embodiment is 114 mm.

[0068] In an optional embodiment, the shape of the third connection structure 31 is the same as that of the second connection structure 21 .

[0069] In a specific embodiment, since the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment can expand along the first direction and / or the second direction through the cooperation of multiple main bodies 10 and multiple connecting modules 30, scientists can adjust and customize the shape of the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure and the coral restoration strategy according to the geological and coral reef conditions of a specific location, which contributes to the long-term protection of the marine ecosystem.

[0070] In an optional embodiment, the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment can be combined with a large coral reef framework near a degraded coral community in an external environment through a connecting module 30 .

[0071] To enable the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment to provide more attachment points for corals and their larvae, the main body 10 and the connecting module 30 of this embodiment are both provided with a bionic coral texture structure. By providing the main body 10 and the connecting module 30 provided in this embodiment with a bionic coral texture structure, more attachment points are provided for corals and their larvae in the external environment.

[0072] In a specific embodiment, a first connecting structure 11 is provided on the first end of the main body 10 in this embodiment, and a fourth connecting structure 17 is provided on the second end of the main body 10. When a plurality of main bodies 10 are spaced apart along the first direction, two adjacent main bodies 10 whose second ends are close to each other can be connected by the cooperation of the two fourth connecting structures 17. By providing the fourth connecting structure 17 on the second end of the main body 10 provided in this embodiment, two adjacent main bodies 10 whose second ends are close to each other can be connected by the cooperation of the two fourth connecting structures 17.

[0073] In a specific embodiment, the upper end of the main body 10 in FIG. 2 is the first end of the main body 10 provided in this embodiment, and the lower end of the main body 10 in FIG. 2 is the second end of the main body 10 .

[0074] In a specific embodiment, the fourth connection structure provided in this embodiment includes a splicing recess and a splicing protrusion. When splicing two adjacent main bodies 10 whose second ends are close to each other provided in this embodiment, the splicing protrusion on the second end of the main body 10 can be inserted into the splicing recess on the second end of the other main body 10, thereby realizing the splicing of the two main bodies 10 whose second ends are close to each other.

[0075] In an optional embodiment, the splicing recesses and the splicing protrusions provided in this embodiment are both multiple, and the multiple second splicing recesses and the multiple second splicing protrusions are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the main body 10.

[0076] In a specific embodiment, the fourth connection structure provided in this embodiment includes four splicing recesses and four splicing protrusions. The four splicing recesses are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the main body 10, and the four splicing protrusions are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the main body 10 and are located between two adjacent splicing recesses.

[0077] In order to enable the artificial reef device with a biomimetic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment to filter water in the external environment, the artificial reef device with a biomimetic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment also includes a biofiltration module 40. The biofiltration module 40 is disposed within the main body 10 and is provided with a biofiltration chamber 41 that communicates with the external environment. The biofiltration chamber 41 is used to accommodate water-filtering organisms. By providing the biofiltration chamber 41 in the biofiltration module 40 provided in this embodiment with communication with the external environment, the biofiltration module 40 provided in this embodiment can filter the water in the external environment by arranging the water-filtering organisms within the biofiltration chamber 41, thereby effectively improving the water quality of the water near the artificial reef device with a biomimetic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment.

[0078] As shown in Figures 11 to 13 , in order for the artificial reef device with a biomimetic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment to provide shelter for some marine life, the main body 10 of this embodiment is provided with a housing chamber 13 that communicates with the external environment. The biofiltration module 40 is disposed within the housing chamber 13, which is used to accommodate marine life. By providing the main body 10 with a housing chamber 13 that communicates with the external environment, some marine life in the external environment can use the housing chamber 13 as shelter, thereby enhancing the ecological restoration effect of the artificial reef device with a biomimetic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment.

[0079] In an optional embodiment, the biological filtration module 40 provided in this embodiment is an oyster cage, and the water filtering organisms provided in this embodiment are oysters.

[0080] In a specific embodiment, the biofiltration module 40 provided in this embodiment not only provides a habitat with a complex structure for marine organisms, but also actively improves the water quality of the surrounding environment.

[0081] In a specific embodiment, the main body 10 of this embodiment is provided with a communication gap 14, and the accommodating chamber 13 can communicate with the external environment through the communication gap 14. By providing the communication gap 14 on the main body 10 provided in this embodiment, the external environment and the accommodating chamber 13 can be connected through the communication gap 14, thereby allowing organisms in the external environment to enter the accommodating chamber 13 through the communication gap 14 and hide to avoid predators.

[0082] In an optional embodiment, the present embodiment provides a plurality of communicating gaps 14 , and the plurality of communicating gaps 14 are arranged at intervals on the main body 10 .

[0083] In an optional embodiment, the diameter of the communication gap 14 provided in this embodiment is 250 mm.

[0084] In an optional embodiment, the main body 10 provided in this embodiment has four communication gaps 14 on its side, and the four communication gaps 14 are arranged at intervals of 90° along the circumference of the main body 10 .

[0085] In an optional embodiment, at least one communication gap 14 is provided at each end of the main body 10 provided in this embodiment.

[0086] In an optional embodiment, a first connecting hole 15 is provided on the main body 10 provided in this embodiment, and the first connecting hole 15 provided in this embodiment is connected to the accommodating cavity 13. When multiple main bodies 10 are arranged at intervals along the first direction, two adjacent main bodies 10 that are close to each other at the first ends can be connected through the first connecting hole 15.

[0087] In an optional embodiment, a second connecting hole 16 is provided on the main body 10 provided in this embodiment. The second connecting hole 16 provided in this embodiment is connected to the accommodating cavity 13. When multiple main bodies 10 are arranged at intervals along the second direction, two adjacent main bodies 10 can be connected through the second connecting hole 16.

[0088] In an optional embodiment, the present embodiment provides a plurality of first communicating holes 15 , and the plurality of first communicating holes 15 are arranged at intervals on the main body 10 .

[0089] In an optional embodiment, the second communicating holes 16 provided in this embodiment are multiple, and the multiple second communicating holes 16 are arranged at intervals on the main body 10.

[0090] In an optional embodiment, the positions of the multiple first connecting holes 15 provided in this embodiment correspond one-to-one to the positions of the multiple first connecting structures provided on the first end of the main body 10, and the positions of the second connecting holes 16 provided in this embodiment correspond one-to-one to the positions of the multiple first connecting structures provided on the side of the main body 10. The connection module 30 provided in this embodiment is provided with a third connecting hole 32. When the multiple main bodies 10 provided in this embodiment are arranged at intervals along the first direction, the first ends are close to each other, and the two adjacent main bodies 10 connected by the connection module 30 can be connected through the first connecting hole 15 and the third connecting hole 32. When the multiple main bodies 10 are arranged at intervals along the second direction and connected by the connection module 30, the two adjacent main bodies 10 can be connected through the second connecting hole 16 and the third connecting hole 32. By connecting the two adjacent main bodies 10 through the first connecting hole 15 and the third connecting hole 32 or the second connecting hole 16 and the third connecting hole 32, an artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure with a variable and complex structure can be formed, which is conducive to the aggregation of marine life.

[0091] In an optional embodiment, a snap-fitting protrusion is provided in the accommodating cavity 13 provided in this embodiment, and the oyster cage provided in this embodiment can be snap-fitted with the snap-fitting protrusion to be fixed in the accommodating cavity 13.

[0092] In an optional embodiment, the accommodating cavity 13 provided in this embodiment is arranged on the second end of the main body 10, and the snap-fitting protrusion provided in this embodiment is arranged on a side of the accommodating cavity 13 close to the first end of the main body 10. There are multiple snap-fitting protrusions provided in this embodiment, and the multiple snap-fitting protrusions are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the oyster cage for snapping the oyster cage.

[0093] In an optional embodiment, the clamping protrusion provided in this embodiment is a clamping protrusion, and the diameter of the clamping protrusion is 25 mm and the height is 10 mm.

[0094] In an optional embodiment, the number of the clamping protrusions provided in this embodiment is four.

[0095] In an optional embodiment, after the two main bodies 10 provided in this embodiment are spliced ​​together and the second ends thereof are close to each other, the accommodating cavities 13 on the two main bodies 10 can be connected to each other, and a spherical filter cavity is formed between the two main bodies 10. The oyster cage provided in this embodiment is arranged in the spherical filter cavity.

[0096] In an optional embodiment, the spherical filter cavity provided in this embodiment has a diameter of 220 mm and a height of 480 mm.

[0097] In a specific embodiment, the 3D model of the main body 10 provided in this embodiment was created using Maya and is 560 mm long, 560 mm wide, and 220 mm deep. The structure of the main body 10 provided in this embodiment is intended to replicate the actual size, appearance, and structure of a decades-old coral reef.

[0098] In an optional embodiment, the main body 10 provided in this embodiment can be created with an optimized shape and topological structure using computer-aided design, three-dimensional printing, silicone molding, and the like.

[0099] In a specific embodiment, the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment uses three-dimensional printing technology and engineering design to build a reef that simulates a real one, providing a suitable habitat for marine species and helping to enhance marine biodiversity and ecosystem protection.

[0100] In an optional embodiment, the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment can be formed by three-dimensional printing.

[0101] In an optional embodiment, the material of the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment is concrete. Of course, in other embodiments, the material of the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment can also be other materials that are convenient for three-dimensional printing.

[0102] In a specific embodiment, the program modeling and design of the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided in this embodiment combines the engineering surface topography to simulate the natural coral reef, and the formulated materials facilitate the three-dimensional printing process to ensure the production of a strong and durable structure. The three-dimensional printed hollow artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure uses the three-dimensional model as a blueprint to create a physical structure and manufacture a silicone mold to accelerate large-scale production, allowing the replication of multiple artificial reef devices with a bionic coral texture structure with consistent design and quality.

[0103] In a specific embodiment, the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided by this embodiment has an interlocking centrality, providing a flexible and diverse method for assembling the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure. The user can adjust the assembly mode and composition of the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure according to factors such as coastline influence, sea level changes and environmental conditions. By changing the arrangement and combination of each module unit, the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure can adapt to specific marine habitats and ecological needs. The artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure provided by this embodiment has strong adaptability and customizability, and can effectively cope with ever-changing environmental conditions. The application of this artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure with elasticity and dynamic adaptability contributes to the protection and restoration of marine ecosystems.

[0104] As shown in Figure 14, according to another aspect of the present application, a reef module manufacturing method is provided, which is applied to the above-mentioned artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure. The reef module is one of the main body 10, the coral plug module 20 and the connection module 30. The reef module manufacturing method includes: S101, preparing reef mortar by using calcium sulfoaluminate binder, oyster shell powder, water and polycarboxylic acid water reducer; S103, placing the reef mortar into a mold, vibrating it on a vibration table, and removing the mold after uniform compaction for twenty-four hours; S105, performing standard maintenance for twenty-eight days after demolding to obtain a reef module.

[0105] In an optional embodiment, in step S101, the mass ratio of the calcium sulfoaluminate binder, oyster shell powder, water and polycarboxylic acid water reducer provided in this embodiment is 1:1:0.5:0.013.

[0106] In an optional embodiment, the mass concentration of calcium carbonate in the calcium sulfoaluminate binder provided in this embodiment is greater than 50%.

[0107] In an optional embodiment, in step S101, when preparing the reef mortar provided by this embodiment, the calcium sulfoaluminate binder and oyster shell powder provided by this embodiment are first placed in a mixing bowl of a mixing device in sequence, and dry-mixed at a speed of 135 to 145 rpm for 30 seconds to obtain a dry powder mixture of the calcium sulfoaluminate binder and the oyster shell powder. The polycarboxylate water reducer provided by this embodiment is then added to water and stirred until the polycarboxylate water reducer and the water are fully mixed to obtain a polycarboxylate water reducer aqueous solution. The polycarboxylate water reducer aqueous solution is then placed in the center of the dry powder mixture in the mixing bowl and stirred at a speed of 135 to 145 rpm for 30 seconds. 5 rpm for 30 seconds, after the mixing is completed, the stirring device is stopped, and the stirring speed of the stirring device is switched from 135 to 145 rpm to 275-295 rpm. After the stirring speed of the stirring device is switched to 275-295 rpm, the stirring device is started to stir the mixture in the mixing bowl at a speed of 275-295 rpm for 30 seconds. After the stirring is completed, the stirring device is stopped, and the mixture in the mixing bowl is allowed to stand for 90 seconds. After the standing is completed, the stirring device is started to stir the mixture in the mixing bowl at a speed of 275-295 rpm for 60 seconds to obtain the reef mortar provided in this embodiment. In an optional embodiment, during the mixing process of the calcium sulfoaluminate binder and oyster shell powder provided in this embodiment in the mixing bowl of the stirring device, a small amount of dry powder mixture may adhere to the mixing bowl. Before the dry powder mixture is mixed with the polycarboxylate water-reducing agent aqueous solution, the dry powder mixture adhered to the mixing bowl needs to be scraped off from the mixing bowl to avoid material loss.

[0108] In an optional embodiment, during the mixing process of the dry powder mixture provided in this embodiment and the polycarboxylate water-reducing agent in the mixing bowl of the mixing equipment, a small amount of the mixture may adhere to the mixing bowl. During the 90-second standing period, the mixture adhering to the mixing bowl must be quickly scraped off from the mixing bowl within the first 15 seconds of the standing period to prevent material loss.

[0109] In an optional embodiment, the reef mortar provided in this embodiment needs to be flow tested after preparation. When conducting the flow test on the reef mortar provided in this embodiment, a layer of reef mortar with a thickness of about 25 mm is first placed in the flow mold, and the reef mortar is tamped 20 times with a tamping machine. When tamping near the periphery of the reef mortar, it is necessary to tilt the tamping machine slightly, and then place a second layer of reef mortar in the flow mold to fill the flow mold. When the flow mold is filled, the top of the mold can be sawed with a ruler or the edge of a trowel to cut the reef mortar into a plane flush with the top of the flow mold. Then, the table where the flow mold is placed is wiped clean and dry. After 1 minute after the mixing operation is completed, the flow mold is lifted from the reef mortar and the table is immediately lowered 25 times within 15 seconds. Then, the diameter of the reef mortar is measured along the four lines drawn on the table, and each diameter is recorded to the nearest millimeter.

[0110] In an optional embodiment, when using a tamping tool to tamp the reef mortar provided in this embodiment, the tamping pressure should be just enough to ensure uniform filling of the mold, and the tamping should be evenly distributed on the cross-section of each layer.

[0111] In an optional embodiment, a tamping device is used to tamp the reef mortar when placing the second layer of reef mortar in the flow mold.

[0112] In an optional embodiment, the diameter of the reef mortar provided in this embodiment measured in a flow test needs to be between 17 and 21 mm.

[0113] In an optional embodiment, in order to facilitate large-scale production of reef modules, in step S103, the molding and demoulding of the reef mortar provided in this embodiment adopts British and American standards to formulate optimized quality control and standardized protocols.

[0114] In an optional embodiment, in step S103, the mold provided in this embodiment is a reef module mold that is adapted to the shape of one of the main body 10, the coral plug module 20 and the connection module 30, and a mechanical strength test is required to be performed on at least 6 specimens.

[0115] In an optional embodiment, the reef module mold provided in this embodiment includes an upper mold assembly, a lower mold assembly and at least one silicone mold. The upper mold assembly can be detachably installed on the lower mold assembly. An accommodating cavity is formed between the upper mold assembly and the lower mold assembly. The silicone mold is installed on the upper mold or lower mold assembly and is located in the accommodating cavity.

[0116] In an optional embodiment, when using the reef module mold provided by this embodiment to manufacture a reef module, first apply a thin layer of release agent coating on the inner surface of all silicone molds, the inner surface of the upper mold assembly and the lower mold assembly for molding, then wipe the outer surface and bottom plate of the reef module mold with a cloth to remove excess release agent to form a thin and uniform coating on the inner surface of the reef module mold, then use a belt or tape to tie and wrap the reef module mold to fix the reef module mold and prevent the reef module mold from leaking, then evenly distribute a first layer of reef mortar with a thickness of about 20 mm on the bottom layer of the lower mold assembly, then turn on the vibration table to vibrate the reef module mold, so that the reef mortar in the lower mold assembly is compacted, turn off the vibration table, and let the reef mortar stand for 2.5 minutes. Finally, the upper mold assembly is installed on the lower mold assembly to seal the top of the lower mold assembly. At this time, the remaining reef mortar is poured into the reef module mold through the upper mold assembly, and the remaining mortar is compacted into the mold through the flow channel of the reef module mold. Then the vibration table is turned on to vibrate the reef module mold, so that the reef mortar in the reef module mold is compacted. After the reef mortar in the reef module mold is compacted, the vibration table is turned off, and the reef mortar is allowed to stand for 2.5 minutes. Then the remaining mortar is continued to be compacted into the reef module mold through the flow channel of the reef module mold until there is no gap in the reef module mold and it pops out. The reef mortar filling of the reef module mold is completed. After the reef mortar in the reef module mold is filled, the reef mortar in the reef module mold needs to be statically cured for three days to form a reef module. After the reef module is formed, it can be demolded from the reef module mold to obtain a reef module.

[0117] In an optional embodiment, when demolding the reef module provided in this embodiment, the reef module mold is first lifted and placed upside down on the table, with the bottom surface of the lower mold assembly facing upward. The lower mold assembly is then removed from the upper mold assembly, exposing the silicone mold installed on the upper mold assembly. The silicone mold is then separated from the reef module to expose the reef module. The reef module mold with the lower mold assembly removed is then flipped over so that the top surface of the upper mold assembly faces upward. The upper mold assembly is then removed, and the silicone mold installed on the upper mold assembly is separated from the reef module. At this time, the demolding of the reef module is completed.

[0118] In an optional embodiment, after demolding, the cement powder remaining on the silicone mold provided in this embodiment needs to be removed, and a thin layer of release agent coating is applied to the inner surface of all silicone molds to preserve them until the next casting use.

[0119] In an optional embodiment, in step S105, the reef module provided in this embodiment needs to be placed in a container that is shielded from sunlight and filled with clean water for twenty-eight days during maintenance to obtain a reef module. By shielding from sunlight, algae can be prevented from growing on the surface of the reef module, thereby ensuring the maintenance effect.

[0120] In summary, the artificial reef device and reef module manufacturing method with a bionic coral texture structure provided by this embodiment have at least the following beneficial technical effects: The artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure of this embodiment utilizes different combinations of a main body, coral plug modules, and connecting modules to create habitat structures with cavities of varying sizes, tailored to the underwater terrain. The main body and all module surfaces are provided with bionic coral textures, facilitating the attachment and growth of coral larvae and other organisms. A biofiltration module is also provided in the cavities, housing oysters and utilizing their filter-feeding properties to optimize water quality. Furthermore, for coral inoculation, the coral plug modules simply need to be moved to a laboratory for sexual or asexual coral inoculation. The inoculated coral plug modules are then attached and positioned on the main body to complete the coral inoculation of the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure, making it much easier than traditional coral inoculation methods. The raw materials for the artificial reef modules provided by this embodiment primarily include calcium aluminate binder and oyster shell powder. Compared to traditional Portland cement, the manufacturing process of calcium aluminate binder emits less carbon dioxide and exhibits higher seawater corrosion resistance. Oyster shell powder, whose primary component is calcium carbonate, is similar to the main component of natural coral. This helps create a more natural biological environment, releases no harmful substances, and ensures the safety of the marine ecosystem. Oyster shell powder is a relatively inexpensive and readily available material, reducing the production cost of artificial reefs. Furthermore, due to the highly developed oyster aquaculture industry, a large amount of shells are produced as a byproduct. Grinding oyster shells into powder helps reduce waste accumulation, achieves resource reuse, and aligns with the concept of sustainable development.

[0121] The above are merely optional embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included within the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. An artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure, characterized in that: The artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure comprises: A main body (10), wherein a first connecting structure (11) is provided on the main body (10); A coral plug module (20), wherein a second connection structure (21) is provided on the coral plug module (20), and the coral plug module (20) can be connected and positioned on the main body (10) through the cooperation between the first connection structure (11) and the second connection structure (21), and the coral plug module (20) is provided with a bionic coral texture structure.

2. The artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are a plurality of the first connection structures (11) and the coral plug modules (20); the plurality of the first connection structures (11) are arranged at intervals on the main body (10); and the plurality of the coral plug modules (20) correspond one-to-one to at least some of the first connection structures (11) among the plurality of the first connection structures (11).

3. The artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure comprises a plurality of the main bodies (10), wherein the plurality of the main bodies (10) are arranged at intervals along a first direction and / or a second direction, and the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure further comprises a connection module (30), and two adjacent main bodies (10) can be connected via the connection module (30).

4. The artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The connection module (30) is provided with a third connection structure (31), and the connection module (30) and the main body (10) can be connected through the cooperation of the third connection structure (31) and the first connection structure (11).

5. The artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The main body (10) and / or the connecting module (30) are provided with the bionic coral texture structure.

6. The artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first connecting structure (11) is arranged on the first end of the main body (10), and the fourth connecting structure (17) is arranged on the second end of the main body (10). When a plurality of the main bodies (10) are arranged at intervals along the first direction, two adjacent main bodies (10) whose second ends are close to each other can be connected through the cooperation of the two fourth connecting structures (17).

7. The artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that: The artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure also includes a biological filtration module, which is arranged in the main body (10). The biological filtration module is provided with a biological filtration chamber connected to the external environment, and the biological filtration chamber is used to accommodate water filtering organisms.

8. The artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The main body (10) is provided with a containing chamber (13) which is in communication with the external environment, the biological filtration module is arranged in the containing chamber (13), and the containing chamber (13) is used to contain marine organisms.

9. The artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The main body is provided with a communication gap (14), and the accommodating cavity (13) can be connected with the external environment through the communication gap (14).

10. A method for manufacturing a reef module, applied to the artificial reef device with a bionic coral texture structure according to any one of claims 3 to 9, wherein the reef module is one of the main body (10), the coral plug module (20) and the connecting module (30), characterized in that: The reef module manufacturing method comprises: Reef mortar is prepared by using calcium sulphoaluminate binder, oyster shell powder, water and polycarboxylate water reducer; The reef mortar is placed in a mold and vibrated on a vibration table, and the mold is removed after being evenly compacted for 24 hours; After demoulding, standard curing is carried out for twenty-eight days to obtain the reef module.

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