Self-cooling intelligent artificial turf

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of artificial turfs, in particular to a self-cooling intelligent artificial turf which comprises a base layer arranged on the upper side of an original ground layer, a gravel layer arranged on the upper side of the base layer, a buffer layer arranged on the upper side of the gravel layer, and an artificial grass layer arranged on the upper side of the buffer layer. A water cooling assembly is arranged between the base layer and the buffer layer; and an air blowing assembly for blowing air to the buffer layer is arranged in the base layer. By the adoption of the technical scheme, in the using process, the air temperature of a sports field can be adjusted through the interior of the artificial turf, and the purpose of self-adjustment of the field temperature is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of artificial turf technology, and in particular to a self-cooling intelligent artificial turf. Background Technology

[0002] Artificial turf originated in the United States in the 1960s. It is a type of artificial turf made from non-living plastic fibers using artificial methods. Unlike natural grass, it does not require the fertilizers and water necessary for its growth. It can withstand the demands of high-intensity sports activities 24 hours a day, and is easy to maintain, drains quickly, and provides excellent surface flatness. Artificial turf is widely used in dedicated playing fields for hockey, baseball, and rugby, public practice fields for sports such as soccer, tennis, and golf, and as ground coverings to beautify indoor environments.

[0003] Artificial turf was first introduced to China in the late 1980s, but it wasn't widely adopted until the mid-to-late 1990s. Along with synthetic running tracks, it became the standard model for school sports field construction, replacing a large number of sports fields that were originally planted with natural grass. Although the application of artificial turf has been limited to some extent due to factors such as sports safety, field characteristics, and public awareness, the production technology of artificial turf has been continuously innovated and improved with technological advancements.

[0004] In current technology, artificial turf is laid directly on the ground, isolating the area beneath and above the ground. In hot summers, the surface temperature of the turf can reach 65-75 degrees Celsius. Therefore, additional cooling equipment is needed. Current technology typically uses artificial ventilation to cool the field, but this method is not very effective for the entire sports field. Summary of the Invention

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a self-cooling intelligent artificial turf that can regulate the air temperature of the sports field from within the artificial turf, thereby achieving the purpose of self-regulating the field temperature.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a self-cooling smart artificial turf, comprising a base layer disposed on top of the original ground layer, a gravel layer disposed on top of the base layer, a buffer layer disposed on top of the gravel layer, and an artificial turf layer disposed on top of the buffer layer; a water-cooling component disposed between the base layer and the buffer layer; and a blowing component disposed within the base layer for blowing air onto the buffer layer.

[0007] Preferably, the water-cooling assembly includes a waterproof layer located below and around the gravel layer, forming a cooling pool inside the waterproof layer, with the gravel layer located within the cooling pool. Multiple inlet pipes, multiple outlet pipes, a main water supply pipe, and a main discharge pipe are arranged around the outer side of the cooling pool. One end of each inlet and outlet pipe is connected to the cooling pool, and the other end of all inlet pipes is connected to the main water supply pipe, which is equipped with a control valve. The other end of all outlet pipes is connected to the main discharge pipe. The height of the outlet pipes is higher than the height of the inlet pipes. Multiple water-resistant pipes are fixedly arranged at equal intervals in the middle of the waterproof layer, with one end of each water-resistant pipe connected to the buffer layer and the other end connected to the area below the waterproof layer. One end of the blower assembly is connected to the buffer layer through the water-resistant pipe.

[0008] Preferably, a filter screen is installed at the end of the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe that is close to the cooling pool.

[0009] Preferably, the gravel layer includes a first gravel layer near the base layer, a second gravel layer near the buffer layer, and a third gravel layer located between the first and second gravel layers; the gravel diameter of the first and second gravel layers is 5mm-10mm, and the gravel diameter of the third gravel layer is 20mm-30mm.

[0010] Preferably, the blowing assembly includes a main air supply pipe, a horizontal air supply pipe, and a vertical air supply pipe embedded in the foundation layer. One end of the main air supply pipe is located on the outside and connected to a blower. The horizontal air supply pipes are perpendicular to the length of the main air supply pipe and are spaced apart along the length of the main air supply pipe. Multiple vertical air supply pipes are fixedly installed on each horizontal air supply pipe, and the vertical air supply pipes are detachably and fixedly connected to the water-proof pipe. An air outlet pipe is detachably installed on the upper end of the water-proof pipe. The air outlet pipe is located within the buffer layer.

[0011] Preferably, the artificial turf layer includes a bottom mat and artificial turf located on top of the mat; the mat is a breathable material; and a first rubber layer is laid on top of the mat and around the artificial turf.

[0012] Preferably, a cooling hole is provided in the buffer layer along the vertical direction; the air outlet pipe is located in the cooling hole, and a second rubber layer is provided in the cooling hole and at one end of the air outlet pipe near the artificial grass layer.

[0013] Preferably, the air outlet duct includes a support pipe, and a limiting ring is provided on the outer side of the support pipe. The limiting ring divides the support pipe into a first pipe segment and a second pipe segment. The first pipe segment is located at the end near the water-proof pipe, and the second pipe segment is located at the end away from the water-proof pipe. The first pipe segment is slidably inserted into the water-proof pipe, and a plurality of air outlet holes are spaced apart on the outer side wall of the second pipe segment. A protective cover is fixed to the end of the second pipe segment away from the first pipe segment. The protective cover covers the air outlet holes and forms an opening at the end near the first pipe segment. An elastic sealing assembly is provided between the limiting ring and the end of the water-proof pipe.

[0014] Preferably, the elastic sealing assembly includes a fixing ring, an elastic cloth sleeve, and a compression spring; the fixing ring is threaded to the outer wall of the water-tight pipe; the elastic cloth sleeve has a cylindrical structure, one end of which is fixedly connected to the limiting ring, and the other end is integrally formed with the fixing ring; the compression spring is sleeved on the outer side of the first pipe section, and the two ends of the compression spring abut against the limiting ring and the fixing ring respectively, and the compression spring is located inside the elastic cloth sleeve.

[0015] (III) Beneficial Effects This invention provides a self-cooling intelligent artificial turf. Through a buffer layer, a gravel layer, and an artificial turf layer disposed above the base layer, while fulfilling the basic functions of a turf, water-cooling and air-blowing components are installed within the gravel layer and the base layer. This allows for airflow, humidification, and cooling of the entire sports field from within the artificial turf itself. It can regulate the air temperature of the sports field from within the artificial turf, achieving the purpose of self-regulating the field temperature. Simultaneously, during the rainy season, rainwater can be collected and drained from above the artificial turf, preventing rainwater accumulation. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a self-cooling intelligent artificial turf according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram highlighting the blower assembly and the water-cooling assembly in this invention; Figure 3 To highlight the present invention Figure 2 Enlarged view of structure A in the middle.

[0017] Marked in the attached diagram: 100. Base layer; 200. Gravel layer; 210. First gravel layer; 220. Second gravel layer; 230. Third gravel layer; 300. Buffer layer; 310. Cooling holes; 320. Second rubber layer; 400. Artificial turf layer; 410. Mat; 420. Artificial turf; 430. First rubber layer; 500. Water-cooled components; 510. Waterproof layer; 520. Cooling pool; 530. Water inlet pipe; 540. Drainage pipe; 550. Main water supply pipe; 560. Main discharge pipe. Pipe; 570, Waterproof pipe; 571, Annular step; 580, Filter screen; 600, Blower assembly; 610, Main air supply pipe; 620, Horizontal air supply pipe; 630, Vertical air supply pipe; 700, Air outlet fitting; 710, Support pipe; 711, First pipe section; 712, Second pipe section; 7121, Air outlet; 713, Protective cover; 720, Limiting ring; 730, Elastic sealing assembly; 731, Elastic cloth sleeve; 732, Fixing ring; 733, Compression spring. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] Example This invention provides a self-cooling smart artificial turf, see [link / reference]. Figures 1-3 The system includes a base layer 100 placed above the original ground layer, a gravel layer 200 placed above the base layer 100, a buffer layer 300 placed above the gravel layer 200, and an artificial turf layer 400 placed above the buffer layer 300. A water-cooling component 500 is placed between the base layer 100 and the buffer layer 300. A blower component 600 is installed within the base layer 100 to blow air onto the buffer layer 300. After installation, the water-cooling component 500 and the blower component 600 work together to cool the area above the 420 slabs of artificial turf, thus regulating the ambient temperature of the 420 slabs of artificial turf and its area above it within a certain range while still providing the function of a lawn.

[0020] The water-cooling component 500 includes a waterproof layer 510 located below and around the gravel layer 200, forming a cooling pool 520 inside the waterproof layer 510. The gravel layer 200 is located within the cooling pool 520. Multiple inlet pipes 530, multiple drain pipes 540, a main water supply pipe 550, and a main discharge pipe 560 are arranged around the outer side of the cooling pool 520. One end of each inlet pipe 530 and drain pipe 540 is connected to the cooling pool 520, and the other end of all inlet pipes 530 is connected to the main water supply pipe 550, which is equipped with a control valve. The other end of each drain pipe 540 is connected to the main discharge pipe 560. The drain pipes 540 are higher than the inlet pipes 530. During operation, water is supplied through the water supply pipes and through the inlet pipes 530 to the cooling pool 520, allowing the cooling pool 520 to quickly fill with water. When it rains or there is too much water, drainage is carried out through the drainage pipe 540. In this process, the water volume can be prevented from being too high, and the water on the lawn can be drained in time to prevent rainwater from accumulating.

[0021] After water accumulates in the cooling pool 520, when the temperature rises at the artificial turf 420 square meters, cooling can be achieved from below through the cooling pool 520. Simultaneously, the evaporated water vapor can enter the air above the artificial turf 420 square meters, maintaining air humidity. During this process, the blower assembly 600 can further increase the speed of water vapor diffusion, thereby further enhancing the cooling effect.

[0022] Multiple water-resistant pipes 570 are fixedly installed at equal intervals in the middle of the waterproof layer 510. One end of each water-resistant pipe 570 is connected to the buffer layer 300, and the other end is connected to the bottom of the waterproof layer 510. One end of the air blowing assembly 600 is connected to the buffer layer 300 through the water-resistant pipes 570. The water-resistant pipes 570 are made of heat-conducting material. When the air blowing assembly 600 blows air, the air passing through the water-resistant pipes 570 is cooled and kept at a low temperature. When the low-temperature air enters the artificial turf 420 square meters and above it, it can be cooled down quickly.

[0023] A filter screen 580 is installed at one end of the water inlet pipe 530 and the drain pipe 540 near the cooling pool 520. The filter screen 580 can prevent sand and gravel from entering the water inlet pipe 530 or the drain pipe 540.

[0024] In one embodiment, the gravel layer 200 includes a first gravel layer 210 near the base layer 100, a second gravel layer 220 near the buffer layer 300, and a third gravel layer 230 located between the first gravel layer 210 and the second gravel layer 220. The gravel diameter of the first gravel layer 210 and the second gravel layer 220 is 5mm-10mm, and the gravel diameter of the third gravel layer 230 is 20mm-30mm. The smaller diameter gravel on the upper and lower sides allows for better contact with the upper buffer layer 300 and the lower waterproof layer 510. Meanwhile, the relatively larger diameter gravel in the middle creates a relatively large gap space within the gravel layer 200, providing ample space for cooling water. Sufficient cooling water can improve the self-cooling effect of the artificial turf 420 sq m.

[0025] The blower assembly 600 includes a main air supply duct 610, horizontal air supply ducts 620, and vertical air supply ducts 630 embedded in the foundation layer 100. One end of the main air supply duct 610 is located on the outside and connected to a blower. The horizontal air supply ducts 620 are perpendicular to the length of the main air supply duct 610 and are spaced apart along the length of the main air supply duct 610. Multiple vertical air supply ducts 630 are fixedly installed on each horizontal air supply duct 620, and the vertical air supply ducts 630 are detachably and fixedly connected to the water-resistant pipe 570. Specifically, an annular step 571 is formed on the inner side of the lower end of the water-resistant pipe 570, and the upper end of the vertical air supply duct 630 is inserted into the annular step 571 and is interference-fitted through the pipe section of the annular step 571.

[0026] An air outlet duct fitting 700 is detachably installed at the upper end of the water-proof pipe 570; the air outlet duct fitting 700 is located inside the buffer layer 300. When supplying air, the air can pass through the water-proof pipe 570, and can exchange heat with the water outside the water-proof pipe 570.

[0027] The artificial turf layer 400 includes a bottom mat 410 and artificial turf 420 on top of the mat 410; the mat 410 is a breathable material that allows water and air to pass through. Thus, during use, rainwater can penetrate downwards, while cooling air and water vapor below can spread upwards.

[0028] Even better, a first rubber layer 430 is laid on the upper side of the mat 410 and around the artificial turf 420. The first rubber layer 430 can further improve the comfort of the artificial turf 420 slab.

[0029] A cooling hole 310 is vertically formed within the buffer layer 300; an air outlet duct 700 is located within the cooling hole 310, and a second rubber layer 320 is provided within the cooling hole 310 and at the end of the air outlet duct 700 near the artificial turf layer 400. Both the first rubber layer 430 and the second rubber layer 320 are granular rubber layers. This serves both as a buffer and to prevent slipping, without clogging the cooling hole 310.

[0030] The air outlet duct 700 includes a support pipe 710. A limiting ring 720 is provided on the outside of the support pipe 710. The limiting ring 720 divides the support pipe 710 into a first pipe segment 711 and a second pipe segment 712. The first pipe segment 711 is located at the end close to the water-proof pipe 570, and the second pipe segment 712 is located at the end away from the water-proof pipe 570. The first pipe segment 711 is slidably inserted into the water-proof pipe 570. A plurality of air outlet holes 7121 are spaced apart on the outer side wall of the second pipe segment 712. A protective cover 713 is fixed at the end of the second pipe segment 712 away from the first pipe segment 711. The protective cover 713 covers the air outlet holes 7121 and forms an opening at the end close to the first pipe segment 711. Among them, there is a small gap between the outer circumference of the protective cover 713 and the inner wall of the cooling hole 310. This gap allows gas to flow upward, but the size of the gap is smaller than the size of the rubber block of the second rubber layer 320. During use, the rubber of the second rubber layer 320 will not fall down through this gap.

[0031] An elastic sealing component 730 is provided between the limiting retaining ring 720 and the end of the water-proof pipe 570. This elastic sealing component 730 allows the air duct component 700 to elastically recover during movement, thus creating a buffer at that location and improving the comfort of the artificial turf 420 square meters. It should be noted that the diameter of each cooling hole 310 is between 10mm and 30mm. Therefore, when a person walks or runs on the artificial turf 420 square meters, the elastic sealing component 730 further reduces the impact of the cooling holes 310 on the soles of the feet. This improves the comfort of the artificial turf 420 square meters while achieving self-cooling.

[0032] The resilient sealing assembly 730 includes a retaining ring 732, a compression spring 733, and a resilient cloth sleeve 731.

[0033] The retaining ring 732 is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the riser pipe 570; the elastic cloth sleeve 731 has a cylindrical structure. One end of the elastic fabric sleeve 731 is fixedly connected to the limiting ring 720, and the other end is integrally formed with the fixing ring 732. A compression spring 733 is sleeved on the outside of the first pipe section 711, with its two ends abutting against the limiting ring 720 and the fixing ring 732, respectively. The compression spring 733 is located inside the elastic fabric sleeve 731. Furthermore, the compression spring 733 provides elastic force to the upper second pipe section 712, and the outer elastic fabric sleeve 731 creates a sealing effect, ensuring a buffering effect for the artificial turf layer 400 at the cooling hole 310 during use.

[0034] This invention provides a self-cooling intelligent artificial turf 420 sq m. Through a buffer layer 300, a gravel layer 200, and an artificial turf layer 400 disposed on the upper side of the base layer 100, while fulfilling the basic functions of a turf, a water-cooling component 500 and a blowing component 600 are installed within the gravel layer 200 and the base layer 100. This allows for airflow, humidification, and cooling of the entire sports field from within the artificial turf 420 sq m. It enables the regulation of the sports field's air temperature from within the artificial turf 420 sq m, achieving the purpose of self-regulating the field temperature. Simultaneously, during the rainy season, rainwater above the artificial turf 420 sq m can be collected and drained, preventing rainwater accumulation on the surface of the artificial turf 420 sq m.

[0035] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances. Without conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this invention can be combined with each other.

[0037] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of implementation methods of the present invention, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A self-cooling intelligent artificial turf, characterized in that, It includes a base layer (100) disposed on the upper side of the original stratum, a gravel layer (200) disposed on the upper side of the base layer (100), a buffer layer (300) disposed on the upper side of the gravel layer (200), and an artificial grass layer (400) disposed on the upper side of the buffer layer (300); a water cooling component (500) is disposed between the base layer (100) and the buffer layer (300); and a blower component (600) for blowing air to the buffer layer (300) is disposed in the base layer (100).

2. The self-cooling intelligent artificial turf according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water-cooled assembly (500) includes a waterproof layer (510) located below and around the gravel layer (200), and a cooling pool (520) is formed inside the waterproof layer (510), with the gravel layer (200) located within the cooling pool (520). Multiple inlet pipes (530), multiple drain pipes (540), a main water supply pipe (550), and a main discharge pipe (560) are provided around the outer ring of the cooling pool (520). One end of each of the inlet pipe (530) and the outlet pipe (540) is connected to the cooling pool (520), and the other end of all the inlet pipes (530) is connected to the main water supply pipe (550), on which a control valve is provided; the other end of all the outlet pipes (540) is connected to the main discharge pipe (560); the height of the outlet pipe (540) is higher than the height of the inlet pipe (530); Multiple water-proof pipes (570) are fixedly arranged at equal intervals in the middle of the waterproof layer (510). One end of the water-proof pipe (570) is connected to the buffer layer (300), and the other end is connected to the bottom of the waterproof layer (510). One end of the blower assembly (600) is connected to the buffer layer (300) through the water-proof pipe (570).

3. The self-cooling intelligent artificial turf according to claim 2, characterized in that, A filter screen (580) is installed at one end of the water inlet pipe (530) and the drain pipe (540) near the cooling pool (520).

4. The self-cooling intelligent artificial turf according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gravel layer (200) includes a first gravel layer (210) near the base layer (100), a second gravel layer (220) near the buffer layer (300), and a third gravel layer (230) located between the first gravel layer (210) and the second gravel layer (220); the gravel diameter of the first gravel layer (210) and the second gravel layer (220) is 5mm-10mm, and the gravel diameter of the third gravel layer (230) is 20mm-30mm.

5. A self-cooling intelligent artificial turf according to claim 2, characterized in that, The blower assembly (600) includes a main air supply pipe (610), a horizontal air supply pipe (620), and a vertical air supply pipe (630) embedded in the base layer (100). One end of the main air supply pipe (610) is located on the outside and is connected to a blower. The horizontal air supply pipe (620) is perpendicular to the length of the main air supply pipe (610) and is provided at intervals along the length of the main air supply pipe (610). Multiple vertical air supply pipes (630) are fixedly installed on each of the horizontal air supply pipes (620). The vertical air supply pipes (630) are detachably and fixedly connected to the water-proof pipe (570). An air outlet pipe fitting (700) is detachably installed at the upper end of the water-proof pipe (570); the air outlet pipe fitting (700) is located inside the buffer layer (300).

6. A self-cooling intelligent artificial turf according to claim 1, characterized in that, The artificial turf layer (400) includes a bottom mat (410) and artificial turf (420) on top of the mat (410); the mat (410) is a breathable material; a first rubber layer (430) is laid on top of the mat (410) and around the artificial turf (420).

7. The self-cooling intelligent artificial turf according to claim 5, characterized in that, A cooling hole (310) is provided vertically in the buffer layer (300); the air outlet pipe (700) is located in the cooling hole (310), and a second rubber layer (320) is provided in the cooling hole (310) and at the end of the air outlet pipe (700) near the artificial grass layer (400).

8. The self-cooling intelligent artificial turf according to claim 7, characterized in that, The air outlet pipe (700) includes a support pipe (710); A limiting ring (720) is provided on the outside of the support pipe (710). The limiting ring (720) divides the support pipe (710) into a first pipe segment (711) and a second pipe segment (712). The first pipe segment (711) is located at the end close to the water-proof pipe (570), and the second pipe segment (712) is located at the end away from the water-proof pipe (570). The first pipe section (711) is slidably inserted into the water-proof pipe (570), and the outer side wall of the second pipe section (712) is provided with a plurality of air outlet holes (7121) spaced apart; a protective cover (713) is fixed to the end of the second pipe section (712) away from the first pipe section (711), the protective cover (713) covers the air outlet holes (7121), and an opening is formed at the end near the first pipe section (711); An elastic sealing assembly (730) is provided between the limiting retaining ring (720) and the end of the water-proof pipe (570).

9. The self-cooling intelligent artificial turf according to claim 8, characterized in that, The elastic sealing assembly (730) includes a retaining ring (732), an elastic cloth sleeve (731), and a compression spring (733). The fixing ring (732) is threaded to the outer wall of the water-proof pipe (570); The elastic cloth sleeve (731) has a cylindrical structure. One end of the elastic cloth sleeve (731) is fixedly connected to the limiting ring (720), and the other end is integrally formed with the fixing ring (732). The compression spring (733) is sleeved on the outside of the first pipe section (711). The two ends of the compression spring (733) abut against the limiting ring (720) and the fixing ring (732) respectively. The compression spring (733) is located inside the elastic cloth sleeve (731).

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