Modularized intelligent blue-green roof device

Through the modular intelligent blue-green roof device, the aquifer and intelligent drainage system of the blue roof module are used to solve the problem of insufficient rainwater retention capacity of green roofs during continuous rainfall, and the water resource utilization efficiency is improved through precise irrigation, reducing construction difficulty and safety risks.

CN119801207APending Publication Date: 2025-04-11BEIJING FORESTRY UNIVERSITY +1
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CN202510090862.6
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-01-21
Publication Date
2025-04-11

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Technical Problem

The existing green roof has limited rainfall capacity during continuous rainfall, the water resource utilization efficiency of traditional irrigation methods is low, and the construction of traditional roof greening is difficult and the safety risks are high.

Method used

It adopts a modular smart blue-green roof device, including a green roof module and a blue roof module. The blue roof module is equipped with a water storage layer and is connected to the drainage pipe through a threaded interface. It uses sensors and automated control systems to achieve intelligent drainage and irrigation.

Benefits of technology

Enhance the runoff regulation benefits of green roofs through the aquifer, improve rainwater retention and utilization efficiency, reduce urban drainage system pressure, and reduce water waste through precise irrigation, extend the service life of the roof, and reduce the urban heat island effect.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a modularized intelligent blue-green roof device, and belongs to the technical field of sponge cities, the modularized intelligent blue-green roof device comprises a green roof module and a blue roof module arranged at the bottom of the green roof module, a filter layer, a soil matrix layer and a vegetation layer are sequentially arranged in the green roof module from bottom to top, and a water storage layer is arranged in the blue roof module; a plurality of side surfaces of the blue roof module are respectively provided with a threaded interface A and a threaded interface B, and the threaded interface A and the threaded interface B on one side surface are communicated with a balancer. The runoff regulation and control benefit of the green roof is enhanced through the water storage layer, water is provided for vegetation growth, and the rainwater retention space of the green roof can be effectively adjusted in the continuous rainfall process, so that the rainwater absorption and release capacity of the green roof is improved, the flood peak time is delayed, and the flood peak flow is reduced; the rainwater retention space is rapidly adjusted in an intelligent drainage mode in the rainfall interval period, directly generated runoff is reduced, and therefore the pressure of an urban drainage system is relieved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of sponge cities, and in particular relates to a modular intelligent blue-green roof device. Background Art

[0002] As one of the important measures for sponge city construction, green roofs can improve urban thermal environment, regulate rainwater runoff, enhance urban landscape, extend roof life, reduce noise pollution, and improve air quality without occupying additional land. They have broad application prospects.

[0003] Generally speaking, green roofs generally include vegetation layer, soil matrix layer, filtration layer, drainage layer and root barrier waterproof layer from top to bottom. At present, most green roofs are built according to this structure. However, the existing green roof system faces the problem of limited rainwater retention capacity and difficult recovery during the rainy season. Due to the lack of effective water storage and drainage mechanisms, it is difficult for green roofs to adjust their rainwater retention capacity during continuous rainfall events, resulting in the inability to effectively reduce the direct runoff during continuous rainfall, which increases the pressure on the urban drainage system. After the rainy season, due to the long dry period, high wind speed on the roof, and poor water retention capacity of the matrix, the plants on the green roof may die prematurely due to lack of water due to rapid evaporation of water, and artificial irrigation is often costly. Traditional irrigation methods are often inefficient, not only wasting water resources due to direct surface evaporation, but also failing to effectively guarantee the water needs of plants during droughts. The premature death of vegetation not only affects the ecological benefits of green roofs, but also reduces the durability of their aesthetic value. In addition, traditional roof greening is directly constructed on the roof, which is not only difficult but also accompanied by certain safety risks.

[0004] In summary, existing green roof technologies have deficiencies in rainwater retention and plant maintenance, and lack effective water storage and drainage mechanisms. In addition, traditional irrigation is costly, affects plant growth, reduces ecological benefits and aesthetics, and is difficult to construct and poses safety risks. These problems need to be addressed urgently. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a modular intelligent blue-green roof device to solve the following problems: ① the problem of limited rainwater retention capacity of existing green roofs during continuous rainfall; ② the problem of low water resource utilization efficiency of traditional irrigation methods; ③ the problem of difficulty in construction and high safety risks of traditional roof greening.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following solution: The present invention provides a modular intelligent blue-green roof device, comprising a plurality of ecological modules connected in sequence, wherein the ecological module comprises a green roof module and a blue roof module arranged at the bottom of the green roof module, and two adjacent blue roof modules are connected to each other, and the green roof module is provided with a filter layer, a soil matrix layer and a vegetation layer in sequence from bottom to top, and a water storage layer is provided in the blue roof module, and multiple sides of the blue roof module are respectively provided with threaded interfaces A and threaded interfaces B, and the side of the blue roof module located at one end of the ecological module is connected with a balancer through the threaded interface A and the threaded interface B.

[0007] Preferably, a soil moisture sensor is provided in the soil matrix layer.

[0008] Preferably, a temperature and humidity sensor is provided on one side of the green roof module.

[0009] Preferably, the balancer module is equipped with a water level meter to record the water volume in the aquifer.

[0010] A modular smart blue-green roof drainage method comprises the following steps:

[0011] S1. Open the drainage pipe: During rainfall, the threaded interface A of the blue roof module is connected to the drainage pipe to discharge rainfall that exceeds the water storage capacity;

[0012] S2, automatic drainage control: the system automatically opens the drainage pipes based on sensor data and weather forecasts to drain the accumulated water in the aquifer;

[0013] S3, Close during rainfall intervals: During rainfall intervals, close threaded interface A to reduce water loss due to evaporation;

[0014] S4. Timely drainage of accumulated water: Threaded interface B is permanently connected to the drainage pipe to drain the accumulated water in the blue roof module part in time.

[0015] A water storage method for a modular smart blue-green roof device comprises the following steps:

[0016] S1. Open the water inlet pipe: connect the threaded interface A of the blue roof module to the water inlet pipe to control the irrigation water input;

[0017] S2, automatic water inlet control: the system automatically opens the water inlet pipe according to the sensor data to add rainwater or recycled water to the aquifer of the blue roof module;

[0018] S3, water head balance: connect multiple blue roof modules through double-head interfaces and PVC threaded pipes, and use the principle of balanced water head to keep the water depth of each blue roof module aquifer consistent;

[0019] S4. Monitor water storage: Use a balancer to observe the water storage of the blue roof module and control the water storage manually.

[0020] Preferably, the conditions for opening the drainage pipe are when the forecast rainfall exceeds the capacity of the blue roof module or when the air humidity is above 80% and the aquifer is not empty.

[0021] Preferably, the condition for opening the water inlet pipe is that the soil moisture sensor monitors that the moisture content of the substrate of the green roof module is lower than 10% or the air humidity of the surrounding environment is lower than 30% using an air humidity sensor.

[0022] The present invention discloses the following technical effects: the runoff regulation effect of the green roof is enhanced by the aquifer and moisture is provided for vegetation growth; the rainwater retention space of the green roof can be effectively adjusted during continuous heavy rains to improve its ability to absorb and release rainwater, delay the peak time, and reduce the peak flow; during the interval between heavy rains, the rainwater retention space is quickly adjusted through intelligent drainage methods to reduce the directly generated runoff, thereby alleviating the pressure on the urban drainage system.

[0023] During droughts, effective water management can reduce direct surface evaporation and improve water use efficiency. Through intelligent monitoring and automated control technology, precise irrigation can be achieved to meet plant growth needs and optimize rainwater management. While reducing irrigation costs, maintenance costs can be reduced, the service life of the roof can be extended, and the urban heat island effect can be further reduced and the environment beautified.

[0024] The rainwater retention capacity is enhanced through the aquifer, and drainage is carried out through the automated system when necessary, improving the retention and utilization efficiency of rainwater. The modular design and automated management system reduce the need for manual maintenance, facilitate installation, maintenance and expansion, and adapt to roofs of different sizes and shapes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The drawings constituting a part of the present application are used to provide a further understanding of the present application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the present application are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the modular smart blue-green roof device of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the green roof module and the blue roof module;

[0028] Figure 3 Flow chart of the working process of the smart blue-green roof device of the present invention.

[0029] In the figure: 1. Green roof module; 2. Blue roof module; 3. Threaded interface A; 4. Threaded interface B; 5. Balancer; 6. Filter layer; 7. Soil matrix layer; 8. Vegetation layer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0032] Reference Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a modular smart blue-green roof device, including multiple ecological modules connected in sequence, the ecological module includes a green roof module 1 and a blue roof module 2 arranged at the bottom of the green roof module 1, and two adjacent blue roof modules 2 are connected to each other. The green roof module 1 is provided with a filter layer 6, a soil matrix layer 7 and a vegetation layer 8 from bottom to top. The configuration of the soil matrix layer 7 is shown in Table 1. The blue roof module 2 is provided with a water storage layer, and multiple sides of the blue roof module 2 are respectively provided with threaded interfaces A3 and threaded interfaces B4. The side of the blue roof module 2 at one end of the ecological module is connected to a balancer 5 through the threaded interface A3 and the threaded interface B4. The balancer 5 is used to observe the water level of the current blue part, and the water storage amount can be manually controlled.

[0033] The aquifer improves the regulation of rainwater runoff and the support for vegetation growth, so that the rainwater retention space of the green roof module 1 can be effectively adjusted during continuous rainfall to improve its ability to absorb and release rainwater; the rainwater retention space can be quickly adjusted through intelligent drainage during rainfall intervals to reduce the direct runoff, thereby reducing the pressure on the urban drainage system.

[0034] During droughts, effective water management can reduce direct surface evaporation and improve water use efficiency. Through intelligent monitoring and automated control technology, precise irrigation can be achieved to meet plant growth needs and optimize rainwater management. While reducing irrigation costs, maintenance costs can be reduced, the service life of the roof can be extended, and the urban heat island effect can be further reduced and the environment beautified.

[0035] The rainwater retention capacity is enhanced through the aquifer, and drainage is carried out through the automated system when necessary, improving the retention and utilization efficiency of rainwater. The modular design and automated management system reduce the need for manual maintenance, facilitate installation, maintenance and expansion, and adapt to roofs of different sizes and shapes.

[0036] According to a further optimization scheme, a soil moisture sensor is provided in the soil matrix layer 7 .

[0037] To further optimize the solution, a temperature and humidity sensor is provided on one side of the green roof module 1.

[0038] For threaded interfaces that do not involve water drainage or storage, use pipe plugs to seal them to prevent water leakage.

[0039] Sensors are used to collect soil moisture, water level and rainfall data, monitor the moisture status of the roof in real time, and automatically adjust irrigation and drainage based on the analysis results to maintain the optimal moisture status and optimize vegetation growth conditions.

[0040] Table 1 Introduction to blue green roof structure

[0041]

[0042] A modular smart blue-green roof drainage method comprises the following steps:

[0043] S1. Open the drainage pipe: During rainfall, the threaded interface A3 of the blue roof module 2 is connected to the drainage pipe to discharge rainfall that exceeds the water storage capacity;

[0044] S2, automatic drainage control: the system automatically opens the drainage pipes based on sensor data and weather forecasts to drain the accumulated water in the aquifer;

[0045] S3, closed during rainfall intervals: During rainfall intervals, threaded interface A3 is closed to reduce water loss due to evaporation;

[0046] S4. Timely drainage of accumulated water: The threaded interface B4 is permanently connected to the drainage pipe to drain the accumulated water in the blue roof module 2 in time.

[0047] A water storage method for a modular smart blue-green roof device comprises the following steps:

[0048] S1. Open the water inlet pipe: connect the threaded interface A3 of the blue roof module 2 to the water inlet pipe to control the irrigation water input;

[0049] S2, automatic water inlet control: the system automatically opens the water inlet pipe according to the sensor data to replenish rainwater or recycled water to the aquifer of the blue roof module 2;

[0050] S3, water head balance: connect multiple blue roof modules 2 through double-head interfaces and PVC threaded pipes, and use the principle of balanced water head to keep the water depth of each blue roof module 2 consistent;

[0051] S4. Monitoring water storage: Use the balancer 5 to observe the water storage of the blue roof module 2, and manually control the water storage.

[0052] To further optimize the solution, the condition for opening the drainage pipe is when the predicted rainfall exceeds the capacity of the blue roof module 2 or when the air humidity is higher than 80% and the aquifer is not empty.

[0053] To further optimize the scheme, the condition for opening the water inlet pipe is to use a soil moisture sensor to monitor the moisture content of the substrate of the green roof module 1, which can be set to the wilting coefficient of the vegetation or 10%, or to use an air humidity sensor to monitor the air humidity of the surrounding environment, and the air humidity is less than 30%.

[0054] Example 1

[0055] Implementation method of intelligent water replenishment control system

[0056] Reference Figure 1-Figure 3 , this embodiment provides a specific implementation of an intelligent water replenishment control system:

[0057] (1) Monitoring trigger conditions:

[0058] 1) The soil moisture sensor monitors the moisture content of the soil matrix layer in real time, and triggers a water replenishment signal when the moisture content is 10% lower than the set threshold;

[0059] 2) Monitor the ambient air humidity through the temperature and humidity sensor, and trigger the water replenishment signal when the air humidity is lower than 30%;

[0060] 3) Monitor the water level of the aquifer through a liquid level sensor and set the normal operating water level range to 40%-80% of the aquifer height.

[0061] (2) Water replenishment control process:

[0062] 1) After receiving the water replenishment signal, the central controller first checks the current water level of the aquifer;

[0063] 2) If the water level is lower than the set value (40% of the height of the aquifer), the following steps are performed: ① The controller sends a signal to open the solenoid valve of the water inlet pipe; ② The water level change is monitored in real time through the balancer; ③ The water replenishment rate is controlled at 2-5L / min to avoid excessive water pressure;

[0064] 3) When the water level reaches the maximum set value (80% of the height of the aquifer): ① the controller automatically closes the solenoid valve of the water inlet pipe; ② the system records the amount and time of water replenishment.

[0065] 4) If the water level does not reach the set value within 15 minutes: ① The system performs fault detection; ② Issues an alarm signal; ③ Continues the water replenishment procedure until the set water level is reached.

[0066] (3) Safety protection mechanism: ① Set the upper limit of water replenishment time to 30 minutes; ② Add an overflow protection device to prevent excessive water replenishment; ③ Automatically cut off the water supply when a system abnormality is detected.

[0067] Example 2

[0068] Implementation methods of intelligent drainage control system

[0069] This embodiment provides a specific implementation of an intelligent drainage control system:

[0070] (1) Monitoring trigger conditions:

[0071] 1) Obtain the rainfall forecast for the next 24 hours through the meteorological data interface;

[0072] 2) Monitor the ambient air humidity through temperature and humidity sensors;

[0073] 3) Real-time monitoring of the current water level of the aquifer.

[0074] (2) Drainage control process:

[0075] 1) The drainage procedure is initiated when any of the following conditions are met: ① The weather forecast shows that the rainfall in the next 24 hours will exceed the remaining capacity of the aquifer; ② The ambient air humidity exceeds 80% and the aquifer water level is higher than the minimum set value.

[0076] 2) Drainage program execution steps: ① The controller sends a signal to open the drainage pipe solenoid valve; ② Monitor the drainage process through the balancer; ③ Control the drainage rate within the range of 3-6L / min.

[0077] 3) When the water level drops to the target water level (30% of the aquifer height): ① automatically close the drainage pipe solenoid valve; ② record the drainage volume and drainage time.

[0078] 4) If the water level does not drop to the target value within 20 minutes: ① The system performs pipe blockage detection; ② Issues an alarm signal; ③ Continues the drainage procedure.

[0079] (3) Emergency control mechanism:

[0080] 1) Set up an emergency drainage mode to completely drain the aquifer when heavy rain is forecast;

[0081] 2) Equipped with backup drainage channels to prevent blockage of the main drainage pipe;

[0082] 3) Set up a manual control switch to enable manual operation in case of system failure.

[0083] (4) Data recording and analysis:

[0084] 1) Record the start and end time and water volume changes of each replenishment and drainage;

[0085] 2) Statistical analysis of water use efficiency;

[0086] 3) Optimize control parameters based on historical data.

[0087] When the air humidity is higher than 80% or the rainfall in the weather forecast exceeds the capacity of the blue roof module 2, and the aquifer is not empty, the central controller opens the water outlet pipe to discharge the water in the aquifer. After the water level in the aquifer reaches the set water level value, the water outlet pipe is closed. If the water level in the aquifer reaches the set water level value, the water in the aquifer continues to be discharged.

[0088] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside" and "outside" etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0089] The embodiments described above are only descriptions of the preferred modes of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Without departing from the design spirit of the present invention, various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present invention by ordinary technicians in this field should all fall within the protection scope determined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A modular smart blue-green roof device, characterized by: The invention comprises a plurality of ecological modules connected in sequence, wherein the ecological modules comprise a green roof module (1) and a blue roof module (2) arranged at the bottom of the green roof module (1), two adjacent blue roof modules (2) being connected to each other, a filter layer (6), a soil matrix layer (7) and a vegetation layer (8) being arranged in sequence from bottom to top inside the green roof module (1), a water storage layer being arranged inside the blue roof module (2), a plurality of side surfaces of the blue roof module (2) being respectively provided with threaded interfaces A (3) and threaded interfaces B (4), and a balancer (5) being connected to the side surface of the blue roof module (2) at one end of the ecological module through the threaded interface A (3) and the threaded interface B (4).

2. The modular smart blue-green roof device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A soil moisture sensor is arranged in the soil matrix layer (7).

3. The modular smart blue-green roof device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A temperature and humidity sensor is provided on one side of the green roof module (1).

4. The drainage method of the modular smart blue-green roof device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1. Open the drainage pipe: During rainfall, the threaded interface A (3) of the blue roof module (2) is connected to the drainage pipe. A one-way solenoid valve is provided in the drainage pipe to discharge rainfall that exceeds the water storage capacity. S2, automatic drainage control: the system automatically opens the drainage pipes based on sensor data and weather forecasts to drain the accumulated water in the aquifer; S3, closed during rainfall intervals: During rainfall intervals, threaded interface A (3) is closed to reduce water loss due to evaporation; S4. Timely drainage of accumulated water: The threaded interface B (4) is permanently connected to the drainage pipe to timely drain the accumulated water in the blue roof module (2).

5. The water storage method of the modular smart blue-green roof device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1. Open the water inlet pipe: connect the threaded interface A (3) of the blue roof module (2) to the water inlet pipe. A single-way solenoid valve is provided in the water inlet pipe to control the input of irrigation water. S2, automatic water inlet control: the system automatically opens the water inlet pipe according to the sensor data to replenish rainwater or recycled water to the aquifer of the blue roof module (2); S3, water head balance: connect multiple blue roof modules (2) through double-head interfaces and PVC threaded pipes, and use the principle of balanced water head to keep the water depth of the aquifer of each blue roof module (2) consistent; S4. Monitoring water storage: Use the balancer (5) to observe the water storage of the blue roof module (2), and manually control the water storage.

6. The drainage method of the modular smart blue-green roof device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The conditions for opening the drainage pipe are when the forecast rainfall exceeds the capacity of the blue roof module (2) or when the air humidity is above 80% and the aquifer is not empty.

7. The water storage method of the modular smart blue-green roof device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The condition for opening the water inlet pipe is that the soil moisture sensor monitors that the moisture content of the substrate of the green roof module (1) is lower than 10% or the air humidity sensor monitors that the air humidity of the surrounding environment is lower than 30%.

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