A self-draining window

Abstract

The application discloses a self-draining window, which comprises a window frame, the window frame comprises an inner frame and an outer frame, frames are arranged on opposite surfaces of the inner frame and the outer frame, the two frames are glued to form a seal after being contacted, a first drainage hole and a second drainage hole are arranged on the surface of the outer frame, a lower inner lining plate is arranged, the two ends of the lower inner lining plate are upwardly folded to contact an upper inner lining plate, the bottom of the lower inner lining plate is concave to form a water collecting groove, the first drainage hole is communicated with the water collecting groove, a micro water pump is arranged in the water collecting groove, the micro water pump is connected with a water suction port, the water suction port is arranged in the water collecting groove, a photovoltaic panel is inlaid on the surface of the outer frame, a control box is arranged, a battery and a circuit board are arranged in the control box, and the electric quantity generated by the photovoltaic panel under illumination is stored in the battery. A water level sensor is connected with the circuit board, and active water drainage can be realized after the water level rises, so that water overflow into the room is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a self-draining window. Background Technology

[0002] Windows are essential structures for building lighting and ventilation. Drainage is accomplished by creating a drainage channel at the bottom edge of the window. However, in actual use, we have found that during strong winds, the drainage channel cannot drain water smoothly due to the strong external wind force. The water level rises in the window's sliding track and then overflows from the window sash into the room.

[0003] Secondly, in order to ensure aesthetics, drainage channels are usually set to a small size, which cannot meet the drainage needs during heavy rain.

[0004] To address this, we designed a self-draining window that can drain accumulated water and actively drain water after the water level rises, preventing water from overflowing into the room. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a self-draining window that can drain accumulated water and actively drain water after the water level rises, thus preventing water from overflowing into the room.

[0006] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A self-draining window, comprising,

[0008] The window frame includes an inner frame and an outer frame. Frames are provided on opposite surfaces of the inner and outer frames. When the two frames come into contact, they are sealed with adhesive. A first drainage hole and a second drainage hole are provided on the surface of the outer frame.

[0009] The upper inner lining panel is glued and fixed between the inner frame and the outer frame. The upper inner lining panel is in the shape of a "door".

[0010] The lower inner lining plate has its two ends folded upwards to contact the upper inner lining plate. The inner frame, outer frame, upper inner lining plate, and lower inner lining plate, when combined, form a sliding groove for installing the window sash. The bottom of the lower inner lining plate is recessed to form a water-collecting groove, and the first drainage hole is connected to the water-collecting groove.

[0011] A miniature water pump is installed inside the water collection tank. The miniature water pump is connected to a water inlet located inside the water collection tank. The miniature water pump is also connected to a drain outlet, which mates with the second drain hole.

[0012] A photovoltaic panel, wherein the photovoltaic panel is embedded in the surface of the outer frame.

[0013] The control box contains a battery and a circuit board, and the electricity generated by the photovoltaic panel is stored in the battery.

[0014] A water level sensor is connected to the circuit board. The water level sensor is embedded in the side wall of the lower inner liner and located in the groove. When the water level reaches the position of the water level sensor, the water level sensor sends a signal to the control box. The control box starts the micro water pump and actively discharges water from the second drain hole.

[0015] Preferably, the height of the first drain hole is higher than the bottom height of the water collection tank, so that some water is retained in the water collection tank. The height of the second drain hole is the same as the height of the first drain hole. A side support plate is provided at the bottom of the lower inner liner plate. The side support plate is located at the bottom of the water collection tank. The control box is installed through the side support plate. The upper end of the control box is attached to the lower inner liner plate. The residual water in the water collection tank cools the control box. The lower end of the side support plate contacts the frame. Under the support of the side support plate, the lower end of the control box is detached from the frame.

[0016] Preferably, a water baffle is provided at the bottom of the lower inner lining plate, located on both sides of the support plate. A wire-passing hole is drilled on the surface of the water baffle. The control box is located between the two water baffles. A cleaning hole is provided on the surface of the lower inner lining plate near both ends. The cleaning hole is located on the side of the water baffle away from the control box. A rubber plunger is embedded in the cleaning hole. A part of the rubber plunger protrudes upward. When the window sash slides, it is buffered and decelerated after contacting the rubber plunger.

[0017] Preferably, a glue-applying groove is provided at the end face of the frame.

[0018] Preferably, a water outlet component is installed at the second drain hole, and the drain outlet is fitted with the second drain hole with a clearance, so that the water in the water collection tank is naturally discharged from the second drain hole and then through the water outlet component.

[0019] Preferably, the water outlet component includes a pipe, one end of which is screwed into the second drain hole, the other end of which is closed, and a water outlet groove is provided on the outer wall of the pipe, with the water outlet groove facing downwards. The pipe and the drain outlet are fitted with a clearance fit.

[0020] The assembly method of this device is as follows:

[0021] First, the water collection trough is located near the side of the window frame. A fixed fan is installed at the corresponding position of the water collection trough, and the fixed fan is installed closer to the interior. At this time, the side of the water collection trough closest to the interior is closed by the fixed fan, and the movable fan slides along the chute. It should be noted that when it is necessary to guide the movement of the movable fan, partitions can be installed on the upper and lower inner lining plates. The partitions guide the sliding movement of the movable fan. When the movable fan is in the closed state, the water collection trough is partially exposed. When it rains, rainwater is blocked by the fixed fan and the movable fan and flows into the chute, where it collects and then drains through the first and second drainage holes. In the event of heavy rain or strong winds, the drainage from the first drainage hole is obstructed, causing the water level in the chute to rise. When the water level rises to the position of the water level sensor, the micro water pump starts, pumping the water in the chute outward to prevent the water from overflowing into the interior after the water level rises.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0023] Firstly, this device uses a combination of inner and outer frames, which is easy to assemble and makes assembly simpler. During assembly, the wall is located between the inner and outer frames, and by applying glue at the connection points, the sealing between the window frame and the wall is increased, reducing the water seepage rate.

[0024] Secondly, this device can achieve dual-hole drainage by cooperating the first and second drainage holes, thereby increasing drainage efficiency.

[0025] Thirdly, when encountering drainage problems, the water level rises in the chute. The water level can be monitored by a water level sensor. When the water level rises to the position of the water level sensor, a micro water pump will actively drain the water, increasing drainage efficiency and preventing water from flooding into the room.

[0026] Fourthly, this device uses photovoltaic power generation as an energy reserve, requiring no external power source, making it more worry-free to use. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a magnified view of point A;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the water outlet component;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the upper and lower inner lining plates;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a magnified view of point B;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the inner frame;

[0034] Figure 7 This is a magnified view of point C. Implementation

[0035] All features disclosed in this specification, or all steps in all disclosed methods or processes, may be combined in any way, except for mutually exclusive features and / or steps.

[0036] Any feature disclosed in this specification (including any appended claims, abstract, and drawings) may be replaced by other equivalent or similar features for a similar purpose, unless specifically stated otherwise. That is, unless specifically stated otherwise, each feature is merely one example of a series of equivalent or similar features.

[0037] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "one end", "the other end", "outer side", "upper", "inner side", "horizontal", "coaxial", "center", "end", "length", "outer end", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

[0038] Furthermore, in the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0039] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "socket," "connect," "through," and "plug-in" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances. Example

[0040] See Figures 1 to 7 The self-draining window shown includes,

[0041] Window frame 1 includes an inner frame 11 and an outer frame 12. Frames 13 are provided on opposite surfaces of the inner frame 11 and the outer frame 12. When the two frames 13 come into contact, they are sealed with adhesive. A first drainage hole 121 and a second drainage hole 131 are provided on the surface of the outer frame 12.

[0042] Upper inner lining plate 2 is glued and fixed between the inner frame 11 and the outer frame 12. The upper inner lining plate 2 is in the shape of a "door".

[0043] The lower inner lining plate 3 has its two ends folded upwards to contact the upper inner lining plate 2. The inner frame 11, outer frame 12, upper inner lining plate 2, and lower inner lining plate 3 are combined to form a sliding groove for installing the window sash. The bottom of the lower inner lining plate 3 is recessed to form a water collection groove 31. The first drainage hole 121 is connected to the water collection groove 31.

[0044] A miniature water pump 4 is installed inside the water collection tank 31. The miniature water pump 4 is connected to a water inlet 41, which is located inside the water collection tank 31. The miniature water pump 4 is also connected to a drain outlet 42, which mates with the second drain hole 131.

[0045] Photovoltaic panel 5, which is embedded in the surface of the outer frame 12.

[0046] The control box 6 contains a battery and a circuit board, and the electricity generated by the photovoltaic panel 5 is stored in the battery.

[0047] Water level sensor 7 is connected to the circuit board. Water level sensor 7 is embedded in the side wall of the lower inner liner plate 3 and located in the groove. When the water level reaches the position of water level sensor 7, water level sensor 7 sends a signal to control box 6. Control box 6 starts micro water pump 4 and actively discharges water from the second drain hole 131.

[0048] In the above embodiments, the combination of inner frame 11 and outer frame 12 facilitates the assembly and forming of the window frame. The sliding groove is formed by the combination of upper inner lining plate 2 and lower inner lining plate 3. Fixed and movable windows are installed through the sliding groove. Due to the combination of upper inner lining plate 2 and lower inner lining plate 3, water will not seep into the building in the event of leakage. Furthermore, the outer frame 13 can provide further waterproofing, improving the waterproofing effect and reducing mold growth on the building caused by leakage.

[0049] The water in the chute is collected by the water collection tank 31. After the water is concentrated in the water collection tank 31, it is discharged through the first drain hole 121 and the second drain hole 131 to improve the water discharge efficiency and prevent water from accumulating in the chute and overflowing into the room.

[0050] When the drainage efficiency of the first drainage hole 121 is insufficient, causing the water level to rise in the trough, the water level sensor 7 receives the water level signal and controls the micro water pump 4 to start through the control box 6, which quickly pumps the water in the water collection tank 31 to the outside, lowers the water level, and achieves the technical effect of active drainage.

[0051] In the above embodiments, the upper inner lining plate 2 and the lower inner lining plate 3 are fixed by adhesive bonding. When disassembly and repair are required later, a utility knife can be used to cut open the glued area for disassembly and repair, making this device more maintainable than traditional windows. Example

[0052] See Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the height of the first drain hole 121 is higher than the bottom height of the water collection tank 31, so that some water is retained in the water collection tank 31. The height of the second drain hole 131 is the same as the height of the first drain hole 121. A side support plate 311 is provided at the bottom of the lower inner liner plate 3. The side support plate 311 is located at the bottom of the water collection tank 31. The control box 6 is installed through the side support plate 311. The upper end of the control box 6 is attached to the lower inner liner plate 3. The residual water in the water collection tank 31 cools the control box 6. The lower end of the side support plate 311 contacts the frame 13. Under the support of the side support plate 311, the lower end of the control box 6 is detached from the frame 13.

[0053] In the above technical solution, by setting the height of the first drain hole 121 and the second drain hole 131 slightly higher than the bottom height of the water collection tank 31, a certain amount of water can be retained in the water collection tank 31 during rainy days. This part of the water evaporates with the sun and can cool down the control box 6 at the bottom of the inner lining plate 3 when there is sufficient sunlight, thus alleviating the overheating of the control box 6 to a certain extent. Example

[0054] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, at the bottom of the lower inner lining plate 3, water baffles 312 are provided on both sides of the support plate 311. A wire hole 313 is drilled on the surface of the water baffle 312. The control box 6 is located between the two water baffles 312. A cleaning hole 314 is provided on the surface of the lower inner lining plate 3 near both ends. The cleaning hole 314 is located on the side of the water baffle 312 away from the control box 6. A rubber plunger 315 is embedded in the cleaning hole 314. A part of the rubber plunger 315 protrudes upward. When the window sash slides, it is buffered and decelerated after contacting the rubber plunger 315.

[0055] In the above technical solution, the water baffle 312 can play a water-blocking protection role for the control box 6, reducing the water ingress rate of the control box 6. It mainly targets the small amount of water seepage caused by insufficient sealing of the upper inner liner 2 and the lower inner liner 3. Example

[0056] See Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, a glue-applying groove 133 is provided at the end face of the frame 13.

[0057] The use of the glue-applying groove 133 allows for the application of glue during installation, increasing the sealing performance of the assembled frame 13. Example

[0058] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a water outlet component 8 is installed at the second drain hole 131. The drain outlet 42 is fitted with the second drain hole 131 with a clearance, so that the water in the water collection tank 31 is naturally discharged from the second drain hole 131 and then through the water outlet component 8.

[0059] In the above technical solution, the second drain hole 131 can assist the first drain hole 121 in draining water. Example

[0060] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the water outlet component 8 includes a pipe 81, one end of which is screwed into the second drain hole 131, and the other end of the pipe 81 is closed. A water outlet groove 82 is provided on the outer wall of the pipe 81, and the water outlet groove 82 is arranged downward. The pipe 81 is clearance-fitted with the drain outlet 42.

[0061] The first drainage hole 121 drains water in the forward direction. When the external wind is strong, it will affect the normal drainage of the first drainage hole 121. After adopting the water outlet component 8, the drainage direction is downward, which can avoid the impact of strong external wind on drainage. Secondly, it reduces the chance of dust entering and ensures smooth drainage.

[0062] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed. The scope of protection of this invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A self-draining window, characterized by: The utility model relates to a window frame, which comprises an inner frame (11) and an outer frame (12), the opposite surfaces of the inner frame (11) and the outer frame (12) are provided with frames (13), the two frames (13) are contacted and glued to form a seal, a first drainage hole (121) and a second drainage hole (131) are arranged on the surface of the outer frame (12), an upper inner lining plate (2) is glued and fixed between the inner frame (11) and the outer frame (12), and the upper inner lining plate (2) is in the shape of a Chinese character "door", a lower inner lining plate (3) is contacted with the upper inner lining plate (2) after being folded upward at both ends, and the inner frame (11), the outer frame (12), the upper inner lining plate (2) and the lower inner lining plate (3) are combined to form a sliding groove for installing a window sash, the bottom of the lower inner lining plate (3) is concave to form a water collecting groove (31), and the first drainage hole (121) is communicated with the water collecting groove (31), a micro water pump (4) is arranged in the water collecting groove (31), the micro water pump (4) is connected with a water suction port (41) arranged in the water collecting groove (31), and the micro water pump (4) is connected with a water discharge port (42) matched with the second drainage hole (131), a photovoltaic panel (5) is inlaid on the surface of the outer frame (12), a control box (6) is internally provided with a storage battery and a circuit board, and the electric quantity generated by the photovoltaic panel (5) under illumination is stored in the storage battery; a water level sensor (7) is connected with the circuit board, the water level sensor (7) is embedded in the side wall of the lower inner lining plate (3) and located in the sliding groove, when the water level reaches the position of the water level sensor (7), the water level sensor (7) sends a signal to the control box (6), the control box (6) starts the micro water pump (4) to actively discharge water from the second drainage hole (131), wherein, the first drainage hole (121) is arranged to have a height higher than the bottom height of the water collecting groove (31), so that part of water is reserved in the water collecting groove (31), the height of the second drainage hole (131) is the same as the height of the first drainage hole (121), the bottom of the lower inner lining plate (3) is provided with a side support plate (311), the side support plate (311) is located at the bottom of the water collecting groove (31), the control box (6) is installed through the side support plate (311), the upper end surface of the control box (6) is attached to the lower inner lining plate (3) for installation, the residual water in the water collecting groove (31) is used for cooling the control box (6), and the lower end of the side support plate (311) is contacted with the frame (13), under the support of the side support plate (311), the lower end surface of the control box (6) is separated from the frame (13). ​ Wherein, in the bottom of the lower inner lining plate (3), the water baffle (312) is arranged at both sides of the support plate (311), the through hole (313) is drilled on the surface of the water baffle (312), the control box (6) is located between the two water baffles (312), the cleaning hole (314) is arranged on the surface of the lower inner lining plate (3) near both ends, the cleaning hole (314) is located on the side of the water baffle (312) away from the control box (6), the rubber plunger (315) is embedded in the cleaning hole (314), the part of the rubber plunger (315) is protruded upward, and the rubber plunger (315) is contacted and buffered to slow down when the window sash slides.

2. The self-draining window of claim 1, wherein: The glue pouring groove (133) is arranged at the end surface of the frame (13).

3. The self-draining window of claim 1, wherein: The water outlet member (8) is installed at the second drainage hole (131), the drainage opening (42) is matched with the second drainage hole (131) in clearance, and the water in the water collecting groove (31) is naturally discharged from the second drainage hole (131) and then the water outlet member (8).

4. A self-draining window according to claim 3, wherein: The water outlet member (8) comprises the pipeline (81), one end of the pipeline (81) is screwed into the second drainage hole (131), the other end of the pipeline (81) is closed, the outer wall of the pipeline (81) is provided with the water outlet groove (82), the water outlet groove (82) is arranged downward, and the pipeline (81) is matched with the drainage opening (42) in clearance.

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