A dual-mode all-weather air-water intake device combining radiation cooling and semiconductor cooling

Abstract

This invention relates to a dual-mode all-weather air-to-water extraction device that combines radiative cooling and semiconductor cooling. The invention addresses the problem that existing water extraction equipment cannot adapt to the harsh environment of Northwest China. The invention features two horizontally symmetrical dual-mode working areas. The upper end of a straight-rod push-pull system is rotatably connected to the inner edge of the two working areas. The straight-rod push-pull system is inserted into a sleeve, the inner wall of which has hydrophobic microgrooves. The lower end of the straight-rod push-pull system is connected to the piston of a double-rod piston cylinder, which is fixedly mounted on the upper end of a support. The lower end of the sleeve is connected to the upper end of the support. The main body is fixedly mounted on a solid base. The fixed support, water storage chamber, and water receiving chamber are arranged sequentially from top to bottom within the main body, and a water purification filter element is disposed within the support. This invention belongs to the field of air-to-water extraction technology.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a dual-mode all-weather air water intake device, belonging to the field of air water intake technology. Background Technology

[0002] Western my country boasts a vast territory and abundant natural resources such as solar and wind energy, with immense development potential. However, the Northwest region, located deep inland and far from the ocean, is further hampered by high mountains, resulting in an extremely arid climate. The average annual rainfall is only 235 mm, with inland river basins typically receiving less than 200 mm, while evaporation from water surfaces reaches 1000-2800 mm. This combination of low rainfall and high evaporation makes water scarcity in the Northwest far greater than in other parts of the country, severely limiting the drinking water supply for people in some areas. Since directly obtaining potable water is not feasible, the possibility of capturing and purifying atmospheric water vapor for indirect drinking water production could alleviate the long-standing drinking water problem in the Northwest. However, currently available air-based water extraction devices are ill-suited to the Northwest's energy supply and operating environment; most require relatively high humidity to function effectively. If the abundant sunshine and windy, cloudless nature of the Northwest region can be utilized, and combined with solar thermal, photovoltaic conversion and radiative cooling modules, the working efficiency of the air-water intake device will be effectively improved. This working mode, which is in line with the environmental characteristics of the Northwest region, will greatly reduce energy consumption and environmental pollution.

[0003] The patent application document publication number CN218814046U discloses a high-efficiency and energy-saving direct drinking air water extraction device. The device has a complex internal structure, requires a large amount of energy input to operate, is not suitable for outdoor use, and the refrigerant used will cause pollution and is not environmentally friendly.

[0004] The patent application document publication number CN215290380U discloses a renewable energy-driven air water collection device that uses only solar energy as the energy source for the condensation module and cannot work at night. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the problem that existing water intake equipment cannot adapt to the harsh environment of Northwest China, this invention proposes a dual-mode all-weather air water intake device that combines radiation cooling and semiconductor cooling.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above problems is as follows: The present invention includes two dual-mode working areas, a straight rod push-pull system, a sleeve, a double-rod piston cylinder, a water purification filter element, a fixed bracket, a water storage chamber, a water receiving chamber, a solid base, and a main body; the two dual-mode working areas are arranged horizontally and symmetrically, the upper end of the straight rod push-pull system is rotatably connected to the inner edge of the two dual-mode working areas, the straight rod push-pull system is inserted into the sleeve, the inner wall of the sleeve is provided with hydrophobic microgrooves, the lower end of the straight rod push-pull system is connected to the piston of the double-rod piston cylinder, the double-rod piston cylinder is fixedly installed on the upper end of the fixed bracket, the lower end of the sleeve is connected to the upper end of the fixed bracket, the main body is fixedly installed on the solid base, the fixed bracket, the water storage chamber, and the water receiving chamber are arranged sequentially from top to bottom in the main body, and the water purification filter element is arranged in the fixed bracket.

[0007] Furthermore, each dual-mode working area consists of a main body I and multiple corrugated fins. The upper layer of the main body I is provided with a radiation cooling material, and the lower layer of the main body I is provided with a semiconductor cooling chip. The lower surface of the radiation cooling material is connected to the upper surface of the semiconductor cooling chip through multiple corrugated fins.

[0008] Furthermore, the radiation cooling material has a length of 40cm and a width of 20cm, and the semiconductor cooling chip has a length of 40cm and a width of 20cm.

[0009] Furthermore, the main body I is made of aluminum, the surface of which is polished and coated with a hydrophilic material. The surface of the aluminum is also provided with microgrooves, and the surface of the microgrooves is provided with a hydrophobic material. The radiation cooling material layer is made of PDMS sponge, and the semiconductor cooling chip is made of bismuth telluride semiconductor material.

[0010] Furthermore, the hydrophilic material is one of aluminum, stainless steel, and glass, and the hydrophobic material is one of polyacrylate and propane-butane.

[0011] Furthermore, the present invention also includes a small door for a storage room, a small door for a clean water room, and a water bucket for a storage room; a storage room is provided at the lower part of the main body, the water bucket for the storage room is disposed in the storage room, and a small door for the storage room is provided on the side wall of the storage room.

[0012] Furthermore, the present invention also includes a small door for the water purification chamber; the side wall of the main body is provided with an opening, the opening corresponding to the water purification filter element, and the small door for the water purification chamber is installed in the opening.

[0013] Furthermore, the water purification filter element is a bulk activated carbon PP cotton filter element, and the water purification filter element is cylindrical with a diameter of 3.5cm and a height of 20cm.

[0014] Furthermore, the present invention also includes a solar photovoltaic panel and a support mechanism, the support mechanism being disposed on one side of the solid base, and the solar photovoltaic panel being mounted on the support mechanism.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0016] 1. This invention uses solar and wind energy as energy sources, and these two energy sources are abundant in the Northwest region and are renewable and clean energy sources that do not require additional energy input.

[0017] 2. This invention adopts a dual-mode operation of solar energy to convert solar energy into electrical energy for semiconductor cooling and radiative cooling. The radiative cooling plate can still condense water at night, ensuring uninterrupted water production 24 hours a day, which greatly improves the condensation efficiency.

[0018] 3. This invention utilizes solar power to power a semiconductor cooling chip. During nighttime high humidity, it uses radiation technology to condense water vapor. By employing a straight-rod piston and solar power generation, it effectively takes advantage of the large diurnal humidity difference and abundant wind and solar energy resources in Northwest China. Furthermore, it incorporates water purification technology during the water collection process to ensure the water meets drinking standards. Simulations show that this device can provide 3-4 liters of drinking water per capita for residents in Northwest China. This equipment is simple to operate, low in cost, environmentally friendly, energy-saving, and can be mass-produced and applied.

[0019] 4. This invention integrates water collection and purification into a single design. The upper layer is the purification chamber, using a combination of PP cotton and activated carbon as the filter element, which only needs to be replaced periodically. After passing through the filter element, water enters the collection chamber. The lower side wall of the collection chamber has an opening, serving as a faucet for external water intake. The bottom of the collection chamber has an inverted frustum structure for settling impurities. A piston is installed at the bottom of the frustum; periodically opening the piston releases impurities. The activated carbon includes wood-based activated carbon, powdered activated carbon, fruit shell activated carbon, coconut shell activated carbon, etc. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Sectional view along direction aa;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a side view of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of a straight rod push-pull system;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Specific implementation method one: Combining Figures 1 to 5This embodiment describes a dual-mode all-weather air-water intake device for radiative cooling / semiconductor cooling, comprising two dual-mode working areas 1, a straight rod push-pull system 2, a sleeve, a double-rod piston cylinder 4, a water purification filter element 5, a fixed bracket 6, a water storage chamber 7, a water receiving chamber 8, a solid base 10, and a main body 14. The two dual-mode working areas 1 are horizontally symmetrically arranged. The upper end of the straight rod push-pull system 2 is rotatably connected to the inner edge of the two dual-mode working areas 1. The straight rod push-pull system 2 is inserted into the sleeve. The inner wall of the sleeve is provided with hydrophobic microgrooves 3. The lower end of the straight rod push-pull system 2 is connected to the piston of the double-rod piston cylinder 4. The double-rod piston cylinder 4 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the fixed bracket 6. The lower end of the sleeve is connected to the upper end of the fixed bracket 6. The main body 14 is fixedly installed on the solid base 10. The fixed bracket 6, the water storage chamber 7, and the water receiving chamber 8 are arranged sequentially from top to bottom within the main body 14. The water purification filter element 5 is arranged within the fixed bracket 6.

[0027] In this embodiment, timed contraction squeezes out the water collected in the PDMS sponge and deposits it into the composite micro-groove for collection. Simultaneously, water collected by the corrugated fins also flows into the micro-groove and is collected together due to the combined effects of vibration and gravity.

[0028] In this embodiment, the water and water purification systems are integrated. The upper layer is the purification chamber, using a combination of PP cotton and activated carbon as the purification filter element, which only needs to be replaced periodically. After water flows through the filter element, it enters the water collection chamber. The lower side wall of the water collection chamber has an opening, serving as a faucet for external water intake. The bottom of the water collection chamber has an inverted frustum structure for settling impurities. A piston is installed at the bottom of the frustum; opening the piston periodically releases impurities. The activated carbon includes wood-based activated carbon, powdered activated carbon, fruit shell activated carbon, coconut shell activated carbon, etc.

[0029] The radiation cooling material and the semiconductor cooling plate are connected by corrugated fins 13, which concentrate the cooling at both ends on the fins to form a dual-mode working area.

[0030] The dual-rod piston cylinder 4 is normally in a stretched state, and contracts once per hour to squeeze out the water accumulated in the two PDMS materials on the left and right sides. The water collected on the fins in the middle of the working area tilts and flows out of the device under the action of gravity and vibration. The water from both areas flows into the hydrophobic micro-channels and enters the water purification filter element under the action of drainage.

[0031] Specific Implementation Method Two: Combining Figures 1 to 5 This embodiment describes a dual-mode working area 1 of a dual-mode all-weather air water intake device with radiative cooling and semiconductor cooling. Each dual-mode working area 1 consists of a main body I and multiple corrugated fins 13. The upper layer of the main body I is provided with radiative cooling material, and the lower layer of the main body I is provided with a semiconductor cooling chip. The lower surface of the radiative cooling material is connected to the upper surface of the semiconductor cooling chip through multiple corrugated fins 13.

[0032] A corrugated fin structure is designed between the radiative cooling material and the cold end of the semiconductor cooling body to collect the cold water from both materials on the fins, forming a second condensation module.

[0033] The design of the corrugated fin 13 is to allow the pre-condensed gas to collide more with the condensation surface, increase momentum loss, and promote water vapor nucleation.

[0034] The other components and connections are the same as in Specific Implementation Method 1.

[0035] Specific implementation method three: Combining Figures 1 to 5 In this embodiment, the radiative cooling material of the dual-mode all-weather air-water extraction device (radiative cooling / semiconductor cooling) is 40cm long and 20cm wide, and the semiconductor cooling chip is 40cm long and 20cm wide. Other components and connections are the same as in Embodiment Two.

[0036] Specific implementation method four: Combination Figures 1 to 5 This embodiment describes a dual-mode all-weather air water intake device for radiation cooling / semiconductor cooling. The main body I is made of aluminum, the surface of which is polished and coated with a hydrophilic material. The surface of the aluminum is also provided with microgrooves, and the surface of the microgrooves is provided with a hydrophobic material. The radiation cooling material layer is made of PDMS sponge, and the semiconductor cooling chip is made of bismuth telluride semiconductor material.

[0037] The main body I is made of aluminum, and the semiconductor cooling chip is made of bismuth telluride N-type and P-type semiconductor materials. By utilizing the Peltier effect, the aluminum plate becomes the cold end.

[0038] PDMS sponge is selected as the radiative cooling material. The high emissivity of PDMS sponge is used for radiative cooling, and the fins are cooled at the lower end of the radiative cooling plate. At the same time, because PDMS sponge has strong water absorption, some moisture will be naturally absorbed and collected at the upper end of the radiative cooling plate.

[0039] The other components and connections are the same as in Specific Implementation Method 2.

[0040] Specific Implementation Method Five: Combining Figures 1 to 5 This embodiment describes a dual-mode all-weather air water intake device for radiation cooling / semiconductor cooling, in which the hydrophilic material is one of aluminum, stainless steel, or glass, and the hydrophobic material is one of polyacrylate or propane-butane. Other components and connections are the same as in specific embodiment four.

[0041] Specific Implementation Method Six: Combination Figures 1 to 5This embodiment describes a dual-mode all-weather air-water intake device for radiative cooling / semiconductor cooling, which further includes a small door 9 for a storage room, a small door 11 for a clean water room, and a water tank 12 for the storage room. The lower part of the main body 14 has a storage room, and the water tank 12 is disposed within the storage room. The small door 9 is located on the side wall of the storage room. Other components and connections are the same as in specific embodiment one.

[0042] Specific implementation method seven: Combination Figures 1 to 5 This embodiment describes a dual-mode all-weather air-water intake device for radiative cooling / semiconductor cooling, which further includes a small door 11 for a purified water chamber. An opening is provided on the side wall of the main body 14, corresponding to the purified water filter element 5, and the small door 11 for the purified water chamber is installed within the opening. Other components and connections are the same as in specific embodiment one.

[0043] Specific implementation method eight: Combination Figures 1 to 5 This embodiment describes a water purification filter element 5 for a dual-mode (radiation cooling / semiconductor cooling) all-weather air-water intake device. The filter element 5 is a bulk activated carbon PP cotton filter element, and it is cylindrical with a diameter of 3.5 cm and a height of 20 cm. Other components and connections are the same as in specific embodiment one.

[0044] Specific Implementation Method Nine: Combining Figures 1 to 5 This embodiment describes a dual-mode all-weather air-water intake device for radiation cooling / semiconductor cooling, which further includes a solar photovoltaic panel 15 and a support mechanism 16. The support mechanism 16 is located on one side of the solid base 10, and the solar photovoltaic panel 15 is mounted on the support mechanism 16.

[0045] This embodiment utilizes solar photovoltaic panels 15 to capture solar energy and then directly convert it into electrical energy output or into chemical energy storage; the support mechanism 16, combined with a solar tracking system, enables the solar photovoltaic panels 15 to maintain vertical irradiation with the solar energy, thereby maximizing energy acquisition.

[0046] The solar photovoltaic panel 15 has a motor power of 50W and a length of 70cm.

[0047] The other components and connections are the same as in Specific Implementation Method 1.

[0048] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention, based on the technical essence of the present invention and within the spirit and principles of the present invention, shall still fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dual-mode all-weather air-to-water air intake device with radiative cooling / semiconductor cooling, characterized in that: The aforementioned dual-mode all-weather air-water intake device for radiation cooling / semiconductor cooling includes two dual-mode working areas (1), a straight rod push-pull system (2), a sleeve, a double-rod piston cylinder (4), a water purification filter element (5), a fixed bracket (6), a water storage chamber (7), a water receiving chamber (8), a solid base (10), and a main body (14). The two dual-mode working areas (1) are arranged horizontally and symmetrically. The upper end of the straight rod push-pull system (2) is rotatably connected to the inner edge of the two dual-mode working areas (1). The straight rod push-pull system (2) is inserted into the... Inside the sleeve, the inner wall of the sleeve is provided with hydrophobic microgrooves (3), the lower end of the straight rod push-pull system (2) is connected to the piston of the double rod piston cylinder (4), the double rod piston cylinder (4) is fixedly installed on the upper end of the fixed bracket (6), the lower end of the sleeve is connected to the upper end of the fixed bracket (6), the main body (14) is fixedly installed on the solid base (10), the fixed bracket (6), the water storage chamber (7), and the water receiving chamber (8) are arranged in the main body (14) from top to bottom, and the water purification filter element (5) is arranged in the fixed bracket (6); Each dual-mode working area (1) consists of a main body I and multiple corrugated fins (13). The upper layer of the main body I is provided with a radiation cooling material, and the lower layer of the main body I is provided with a semiconductor cooling chip. The lower surface of the radiation cooling material is connected to the upper surface of the semiconductor cooling chip through multiple corrugated fins (13).

2. The dual-mode all-weather air-water intake device with radiative cooling / semiconductor cooling as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The radiation cooling material is 40cm long and 20cm wide, and the semiconductor cooling chip is 40cm long and 20cm wide.

3. The dual-mode all-weather air-water extraction device with radiative cooling / semiconductor cooling as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The main body I is made of aluminum, the surface of which is polished and coated with a hydrophilic material. The surface of the aluminum is also provided with microgrooves, and the surface of the microgrooves is provided with a hydrophobic material. The radiation cooling material is made of PDMS sponge, and the semiconductor cooling chip is made of bismuth telluride semiconductor material.

4. The dual-mode all-weather air-water intake device with radiative cooling / semiconductor cooling as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The hydrophilic material is one of aluminum, stainless steel, and glass, and the hydrophobic material is polyacrylate.

5. The dual-mode all-weather air-water extraction device with radiative cooling / semiconductor cooling as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The dual-mode all-weather air water intake device for radiation cooling / semiconductor cooling also includes a small door (9) for the storage room, a small door (11) for the water purification room, and a water tank (12) for the storage room; the lower part of the main body (14) is provided with a storage room, the water tank (12) for the storage room is located in the storage room, and the side wall of the storage room is provided with a small door (9).

6. The dual-mode all-weather air-water intake device with radiative cooling / semiconductor cooling as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The dual-mode all-weather air water intake device for radiation cooling / semiconductor cooling also includes a small door (11) for a water purification chamber; the side wall of the main body (14) is provided with an opening, the opening corresponds to the water purification filter element (5), and the small door (11) for the water purification chamber is installed in the opening.

7. The dual-mode all-weather air-water intake device with radiative cooling / semiconductor cooling as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The water purification filter element (5) is a bulk activated carbon PP cotton filter element, and the water purification filter element (5) is a cylinder with a diameter of 3.5cm and a height of 20cm.

8. The dual-mode all-weather air-water extraction device with radiative cooling / semiconductor cooling as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The aforementioned dual-mode all-weather air-water intake device for radiation cooling / semiconductor cooling also includes a solar photovoltaic panel (15) and a support mechanism (16). The support mechanism (16) is located on one side of the solid base (10), and the solar photovoltaic panel (15) is mounted on the support mechanism (16).

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