Desert tourism star sky roof underground leisure roadway
By constructing a combination of prefabricated frames and lightweight aluminum alloy domes in the desert, along with acrylic columnar light-refracting components, the problems of high temperatures and sandstorms in the desert have been solved, creating a comfortable stargazing leisure space and enhancing the quality of the desert tourism experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202410593580.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-14
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-14
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the field of desert tourism landscape design technology, specifically relating to an underground tourism and leisure building with a starry sky roof tunnel in the desert to avoid high temperatures. Background Technology
[0002] The vast desert exudes desolation and mystery, captivating urban tourists. However, the aridity, sparse flora and fauna, and intense winds and scorching daytime temperatures pose significant challenges to the physical well-being of visitors. The combination of wind, sand, and extreme heat limits the availability of diverse tourist attractions and results in a less than ideal service experience. The construction of desert-style, high-temperature-avoidance stargazing sky-covered alleyways and commercial activity facilities addresses this challenge. Given the difficulty of foundation work in the desert, prefabricated temporary structures are ideal. Furthermore, the distinct peak and off-seasons in desert tourism allow for rapid installation and dismantling, facilitating the operation of desert tourism projects. Summary of the Invention
[0003] This invention relates to the operation of tourism activities in desert areas. It involves temporarily assembling alleyways and commercial buildings into a semi-underground structure, with the dome portion exposed above the sand layer. The dome is covered with insulation material, providing shelter from wind, sand, and high temperatures. This creates an independent tourist and leisure space integrated into the desolate desert, protecting it from wind and sand erosion and the scorching sun. Translucent acrylic cylinders on the dome refract natural light into the alleyways, creating a mysterious, colorful, star-studded passageway that allows visitors to traverse between reality and illusion, experiencing a unique desert journey.
[0004] The technical solution of this invention to solve the problems described in the background art is as follows: (1) Prefabricating U-shaped tunnel frame modules and L-shaped (fan-shaped) business space frame modules to build the basic frame structure of the tunnel and business space; (2) Constructing a dome frame with lightweight aluminum alloy and covering it with polyurethane insulation board or filling it with insulation foam material; (3) Drilling holes in the dome and inserting acrylic (hollow water-filled) cylindrical light-refracting components to form a starlight source; (4) The desert scenery can be viewed through the observation port located under the dome. Attached Figure Description
[0005] Figure 1 The desert tourism starry sky roof underground leisure alleyway constructed for this invention Figure 2 tunnel profile Figure 3 Operating space cross section Figure 4 Overall rendering of the starry sky ceiling and underground passageways Figure 5 Lookout port rendering Detailed Implementation
[0006] The method for constructing the basic frame structure of the (1) prefabricated U-shaped tunnel frame module and L-shaped (fan-shaped) business space frame module of this invention is as follows: ① Based on the overall planning of the desert scenic area, design the length and width of the tunnel, design the area and height of the business activity rooms, and determine the thickness and inclination angle of the reinforced concrete frame according to structural mechanics and materials science to support the dome and form stress offset with the surrounding sand. ② Cast the reinforced concrete frame into standard modules and assemble the overall basic structure on site. Use rubber to separate the joints to form expansion joints to avoid cracking and compression caused by thermal expansion and contraction. ③ Fill the small pores of the connection with foam.
[0007] The manufacturing method of the lightweight aluminum alloy frame for the dome described in this invention, which is covered with polyurethane insulation board or filled with insulating foam material, is as follows: The dome needs to be designed with specific specifications according to its span, height, and load-bearing capacity, and decomposed into general modules for production. The aluminum alloy frame is designed with slots to facilitate the installation of polyurethane insulation boards. The gaps in the dome are sealed with silicone to prevent water leakage. Alternatively, a metal plate can be used to cover the upper surface of the frame, and the gaps in the middle can be filled with insulating foam material to form an insulation layer.
[0008] The method for creating a starlight source by drilling holes in the dome and inserting hollow, water-filled acrylic cylindrical light-refraction components, as described in this invention (3), is as follows: Utilizing the different refractive indices of water and acrylic, acrylic is filled with water of different colors to create cylindrical light-refraction rods of different diameters and equal lengths. Holes are drilled in the dome, the light-refraction rods are inserted into the holes, foam is used to fill the gaps, and silicone is used to seal the openings. This creates refracted and scattered light of different colors.
[0009] The method for constructing (4) of the present invention, which allows viewing of the desert scenery through an observation port located below the dome, is as follows: The observation port is located below the arched dome, at eye level. The observation port is made of multi-layered insulated glass, through which one can view the desert scenery, and opening the observation port can also be used for ventilation.
Claims
1. The desert tourism starry sky rooftop underground leisure alleyway according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main structure is built using a prefabricated modular frame. The frame is made of reinforced concrete and cast in the factory before being transported to the site for assembly.
2. The desert tourism starry sky rooftop underground leisure alleyway according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dome is constructed by first building an arched frame with aluminum alloy components, and then covering it with polyurethane insulation boards or sprayed polyurethane foam insulation material to achieve heat insulation and shading in the high-temperature desert.
3. The desert tourism starry sky rooftop underground leisure alleyway according to claim 1, characterized in that: Based on the nebula map, cylindrical refractive and light-transmitting modules are installed on the dome. The outer layer is made of transparent acrylic material, hollow, and filled with water of different colors. By utilizing the different refractive indices of acrylic and water, a dazzling starlight visual effect is achieved through the refraction of light under sunlight.
4. The desert tourism starry sky rooftop underground leisure alleyway according to claim 1, characterized in that: Transparent observation windows are installed at intervals along the alleyways, allowing visitors to observe the ground scenery and activities. These windows also provide ventilation.