Energy utilization device for residential building and use method thereof
By installing a rain sensor and a motor linkage system on the photovoltaic panel, the angle of the photovoltaic panel is adjusted to collect rainwater. Combined with a water pump and impurity screening mechanism, the problem of single energy utilization in the existing technology is solved, realizing dual energy collection of solar energy and rainwater, and improving practicality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202610131364.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-01-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing residential photovoltaic systems rely on a limited range of energy sources and are not very practical.
By installing rain sensors and a motor linkage system on photovoltaic panels, the angle of the photovoltaic panels is adjusted to collect rainwater. Combined with a water pump and impurity screening mechanism, rainwater collection and utilization are realized, expanding into a composite energy collection mode of solar energy and rainwater.
It achieves dual energy utilization of solar energy and rainwater, enhancing the diversity and practicality of energy use and avoiding the limitations of a single energy source.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of energy utilization in residential construction, and specifically relates to an energy utilization device for residential construction and its usage method. Background Technology
[0002] Fourth-generation housing, also known as courtyard housing, vertical garden ecological housing, or urban forest garden architecture, is a derivative of green building. Human housing has evolved from thatched houses to brick and tile houses, and then to elevator buildings. Fourth-generation housing integrates the advantages of traditional Chinese architectural elements such as courtyard houses, alleyways, and low-rise villas with the elevator buildings of third-generation housing. Each floor has a shared public courtyard and open alleyways, allowing residents to bring their vehicles into the residential area. Each household has a private courtyard for planting flowers and vegetables, as well as for pets to walk. The building's exterior walls are covered with plants, and daily energy needs are met using a recycling irrigation system and photovoltaic solar cells.
[0003] Chinese Patent CN218071378U discloses an angle adjustment device and a residential solar photovoltaic system. It describes the use of a support unit to install a solar photovoltaic panel device onto the bay window structure of a residence, reducing the installation difficulty of the residential photovoltaic system. The first and second support units allow the solar photovoltaic panel device to be tilted, improving efficiency. A drive unit drives the second support unit to perform vertical reciprocating motion, quickly adjusting the tilt angle of the solar photovoltaic panel device, significantly reducing the difficulty of using the photovoltaic system and improving photovoltaic efficiency.
[0004] Although the above-mentioned prior art can achieve this through the existing structure, it still has the following drawbacks. Often, in the actual use of such devices, although the application can better improve the utilization efficiency of photovoltaics, the application can only utilize light energy, making the available energy sources relatively limited and its practicality poor. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an energy utilization device for residential construction and its usage method to solve the problems mentioned in the background art or achieve better technical effects.
[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the inventors derived the technical solution of the present invention through practice and summary. The present invention discloses an energy utilization device for residential construction, including a fixed frame and rain sensors installed at both ends of the top of the fixed frame. A photovoltaic panel is installed on one side of the fixed frame, and a water collection tank is provided at the bottom of the fixed frame.
[0007] When exposed to sunlight, the photovoltaic panels can absorb as much light energy as possible by adjusting their angle, and then convert the light energy into electrical energy for storage or utilization. When it rains, the rain sensors located at both ends of the top of the mounting frame receive signals and adjust the angle of the photovoltaic panels to introduce more rainwater into the water collection tank located at the bottom of the mounting frame, thus collecting the rainwater.
[0008] Preferably, a motor is fixedly installed on one end of the fixed frame where the photovoltaic panel is mounted, and an adjustment frame is detachably installed on the output end of the motor. The end of the adjustment frame away from the motor is movably connected to the other end of the fixed frame where the photovoltaic panel is mounted. Driven by the motor, the entire adjustment frame can be rotated around the central axis where the motor output end is located.
[0009] Preferably, the motor is covered with a waterproof sleeve that wraps around the surface of the motor and has a heat dissipation groove at the bottom of the motor. This can dissipate the heat generated by the generator while keeping the motor waterproof, thus preventing damage to the motor due to water ingress or overheating and greatly extending the service life of the motor.
[0010] Preferably, the photovoltaic panel is embedded in the adjustment frame. When the motor drives it, the photovoltaic panel will rotate further as the adjustment frame rotates, thereby maximizing the absorption and utilization of light energy.
[0011] Preferably, the photovoltaic panel is connected in series with a power output interface, which is fixedly installed on the side of the adjustment frame. The power generated by the photovoltaic panel can be exported and utilized through the power output interface.
[0012] Preferably, the rain sensors at both ends of the top of the mounting bracket are electrically connected to the motor. When the rain sensors detect a humidity signal, they can quickly convert the humidity signal into an electrical signal and transmit the electrical signal directly to the motor, thereby completing the subsequent function of adjusting the angle of the photovoltaic panel.
[0013] Preferably, the water collection tank is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing frame, and a card plate is fixedly welded to the inner wall of the side end of the water collection tank. The left and right card plates are at the same horizontal height, and a screening frame is installed on the top of the card plate.
[0014] Preferably, the screening frame is a rectangular frame structure with a vertically extending limiting groove on the inner side wall. A mesh is installed inside the screening frame, and the width of the limiting groove matches the thickness of the mesh edge, allowing the mesh to slide vertically along the limiting groove.
[0015] Preferably, a water pump is installed on the inner wall of the bottom side of the water collection tank. The water pump is connected to a water outlet pipe, which passes through the side of the water collection tank and extends to the outside of the water collection tank. The water outlet pipe is connected to a water pipe for collecting and utilizing rainwater in the water collection tank.
[0016] As a preferred embodiment, the method of using any of the above-described energy utilization devices for residential construction comprises the following steps:
[0017] S1: Depending on the usage scenario, select a suitable building exterior wall to install the energy utilization device for residential construction of the present invention, or select a suitable location to install the energy utilization device for residential construction of the present invention.
[0018] S2: When there is sunlight, the motor is activated to adjust the position of the adjustment frame according to the angle of the sunlight, so that the photovoltaic panels inside the adjustment frame are perpendicular to the sunlight, thereby improving the conversion efficiency of light energy;
[0019] S3: By laying the line, the plug at the end of the line is inserted into the power output interface. The power converted by the photovoltaic panel is transmitted to the line through the power output interface, and then transmitted to the user end through the line to realize the utilization of solar energy.
[0020] S4: When it rains, the rain sensor detects the rainfall and sends a signal to the motor. The motor drives the adjustment frame to rotate, causing the photovoltaic panel to tilt and allowing more rainwater to flow into the water collection tank along the panel surface.
[0021] S5: When the photovoltaic panel tilts to guide rainwater into the collection tank, the water flow first impacts the upper surface of the screening frame and seeps down through the mesh. Solid impurities such as leaves, dust and insects carried in the rainwater will be effectively filtered by the mesh, and the rainwater will eventually be temporarily stored in the collection tank.
[0022] S6: When the water collection tank is filled to a certain level, the water pump inside the tank will discharge the filtered rainwater through the outlet pipe and transport it to the user end through the connected water pipe, thereby realizing the dual energy utilization of solar energy and rainwater.
[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:
[0024] (1) When it rains, the rain sensors located at both ends of the top of the fixed frame will receive signals and adjust the angle of the photovoltaic panel to introduce more rainwater into the water collection tank located at the bottom of the fixed frame, thereby collecting rainwater.
[0025] (2) This device adds a rain sensor to the fixed frame. When it rains, the rain sensor and the motor are linked to adjust the angle of the photovoltaic panel so that the rainwater flows into the collection box. With the help of the water pump and the impurity screening mechanism, the rainwater is collected and utilized. The single solar energy collection is expanded into a composite energy collection mode of "solar energy + rainwater", which improves the diversity and practicality of energy utilization.
[0026] (3) When the photovoltaic panel is tilted at an angle, the present invention guides rainwater into the water collection tank. The impurities carried by the rainwater will be retained on the surface of the mesh, forming a preliminary filter layer. The edge of the upper surface of the screening frame is 5mm higher than the center, forming a centripetal inclined guide slope to prevent rainwater from overflowing. When the mesh is installed, the bottom is 15cm away from the bottom of the water collection tank, leaving enough space to store the filtered rainwater, while preventing deposited impurities from clogging the mesh. Attached Figure Description
[0027] Figure 1 This is a first frontal view of the overall structure of the energy utilization device for residential construction according to the present invention;
[0028] Figure 2 This is a second frontal view of the overall structure of the energy utilization device for residential construction according to the present invention;
[0029] Figure 3 This is a rear view of the overall three-dimensional structure of the energy utilization device for residential construction according to the present invention.
[0030] Figure 4 This is a rear cross-sectional three-dimensional structural diagram of the energy utilization device for residential construction according to the present invention.
[0031] The attached figures are labeled as follows:
[0032] 1. Handle;
[0033] 2. Extension plate;
[0034] 3. Rain sensor;
[0035] 4. Fixture;
[0036] 5. Waterproof cover;
[0037] 6. Water collection tank;
[0038] 7. Water outlet pipe;
[0039] 8. Adjustment bracket;
[0040] 9. Photovoltaic panels;
[0041] 10. Fixing holes;
[0042] 11. Mounting plate;
[0043] 12. Heat dissipation groove;
[0044] 13. Cushioning pad;
[0045] 14. Pallet;
[0046] 15. Filter box;
[0047] 16. Limiting groove;
[0048] 17. Mesh screen;
[0049] 18. Water pump;
[0050] 19. Electric motor;
[0051] 20. Power output interface;
[0052] 21. Interface protective shell. Detailed Implementation
[0053] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to specific examples.
[0054] Example 1
[0055] like Figures 1-4 As shown, an energy utilization device for residential construction includes a mounting frame 4 and rain sensors 3 installed at both ends of the top of the mounting frame 4. A photovoltaic panel 9 is installed on one side of the mounting frame 4, and a water collection tank 6 is provided at the bottom of the mounting frame 4. When exposed to sunlight, the angle of the photovoltaic panel 9 is adjusted to absorb light energy to the maximum extent and convert the light energy into electrical energy for storage or utilization. When it rains, the rain sensors 3 located at both ends of the top of the mounting frame 4 receive signals and adjust the angle of the photovoltaic panel 9 to introduce more rainwater into the water collection tank 6 located at the bottom of the mounting frame 4, thereby collecting rainwater.
[0056] A motor 19 is fixedly installed on one end of the fixed frame 4 where the photovoltaic panel 9 is installed. An adjustment frame 8 is detachably installed on the output end of the motor 19. The end of the adjustment frame 8 away from the motor 19 is movably connected to the other end of the fixed frame 4 where the photovoltaic panel 9 is installed. Driven by the motor 19, the entire adjustment frame 8 can be rotated around the central axis where the output end of the motor 19 is located.
[0057] The photovoltaic panel 9 is embedded in the adjustment frame 8. When the motor 19 drives it, the photovoltaic panel 9 will rotate further as the adjustment frame 8 rotates, thereby maximizing the absorption and utilization of light energy. The photovoltaic panel 9 is connected in series with an electrical output interface 20, which is fixedly installed on the side of the adjustment frame 8. The electrical energy converted by the photovoltaic panel 9 can be exported and utilized through the electrical output interface 20.
[0058] Preferably, an interface protective shell 21 is fixedly connected to the outside of the power output interface 20. When power is not needed, the interface protective shell 21 can be put on the power output interface 20 to provide better protection.
[0059] Preferably, the motor 19 is covered with a waterproof sleeve 5, which wraps around the surface of the motor 19. A heat dissipation groove 12 is provided at the bottom of the motor 19. This can dissipate the heat generated by the generator 19 while waterproofing it, preventing the motor 19 from being damaged by water or overheating, and greatly improving the service life of the motor.
[0060] The rain sensors 3 at both ends of the top of the mounting bracket 4 are electrically connected to the motor 19. When the rain sensor 3 senses the humidity signal, it can quickly convert the humidity signal into an electrical signal and transmit the electrical signal directly to the motor 19, thereby completing the subsequent function of adjusting the angle of the photovoltaic panel 9.
[0061] The water collection tank 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing frame 4. A retaining plate 14 is fixedly welded to the inner wall of the side end of the water collection tank 6. The left and right retaining plates 14 are at the same horizontal height. A screening frame 15 is installed at the top of the retaining plate 14, and a horizontal support structure is formed between the screening frame 15 and the left and right retaining plates 14. The screening frame 15 is a rectangular frame structure, and a vertically extending limiting groove 16 is opened on the inner side wall. A mesh 17 is installed inside the screening frame 15. The width of the limiting groove 16 and the edge thickness of the mesh 17 are matched with an error of ≤0.5mm, so that the mesh 17 can slide vertically along the limiting groove 16.
[0062] As a preferred option, the mesh 17 is made of 100-mesh nylon material with a mesh diameter of 0.15mm, which can block solid impurities such as leaves, dust, and insects, with a filtration efficiency of over 95%.
[0063] When the photovoltaic panel 9 is tilted, it guides rainwater into the water collection tank 6. The impurities carried by the rainwater will be retained on the upper surface of the mesh 17, forming a preliminary filtration layer. The upper edge of the screening frame 15 is 5mm higher than the center, forming a centripetal inclined guide slope to prevent rainwater from overflowing. When the mesh 17 is installed, the bottom is 15cm away from the bottom surface of the water collection tank 6, leaving enough space to store the filtered rainwater and prevent the deposited impurities from clogging the mesh.
[0064] The top of the screening box 15 is welded with an extension plate 2, and the top of the extension plate 2 is provided with a handle 1. The end of the handle 1 is 8cm above the upper surface of the extension plate 2, which makes it easy for staff to hold and carry.
[0065] A water pump 18 is installed on the inner wall of the bottom side of the water collection tank 6. The water pump 18 is connected to a water outlet pipe 7, which passes through the side of the water collection tank 6 and extends to the outside of the water collection tank 6. It can be connected to a water pipe for collecting and utilizing rainwater inside the water collection tank 6. When the rainwater stored inside the water collection tank 6 reaches a certain level, the water pump 18 inside the water collection tank 6 is activated. The water pump 18 will discharge the filtered rainwater from the water collection tank 6 through the water outlet pipe 7 and transport it to the user end through the connected water pipe, thereby realizing the dual energy utilization of solar energy and rainwater, greatly improving the practical application of this device.
[0066] In this embodiment, all electrical components are powered by an external power source.
[0067] Example 2
[0068] In the aforementioned energy utilization device for residential construction, a mounting plate 11 is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting frame 4 away from the photovoltaic panel 9. Fixing holes 10 are provided at the four corners of the mounting plate 11, and bolts can pass through the fixing holes 10 to fix it to the exterior wall of the building.
[0069] A buffer pad 13 is fixedly bonded to the side of the mounting plate 11 away from the fixing frame 4. The buffer pad 13 is made of elastic rubber and can buffer the vibration of the mounting plate 11 during installation, ensuring the stability of the entire device.
[0070] Example 3
[0071] The above-mentioned energy utilization device for residential construction, which achieves energy collection and reuse through the linkage of photovoltaic panel 9 and rain sensor 3, includes the following specific steps:
[0072] (1) Depending on the usage scenario, select a suitable building exterior wall to install the energy utilization device for residential construction of the present invention or select a suitable location to install the energy utilization device for residential construction of the present invention.
[0073] For example, when the wall is high enough for lighting or there is no flat base for placing the entire device, a high-altitude operation method is used. The mounting plate 11 is aligned with the exterior wall, and then holes are drilled into the wall along the fixing holes 10. The drilling depth is adjusted reasonably according to the length of the selected fixing bolts. Then, the entire residential energy utilization device is fixed to the exterior wall using the fixing bolts. When the terrain is open and well-lit and there is a horizontal base, the entire residential energy utilization device is placed directly on the horizontal base using the handle 1, and the direction and position of the entire device are adjusted at any time according to the actual situation.
[0074] (2) When there is sunlight, the motor 19 is started to adjust the position of the adjustment frame 8 according to the angle of the light, so that the photovoltaic panel 9 inside the adjustment frame 8 is perpendicular to the light, thereby improving the conversion efficiency of light energy;
[0075] (3) By laying the line, the end plug of the line is inserted into the power output interface 20, and the power converted by the photovoltaic panel 9 is transmitted to the line through the power output interface 20, and then transmitted to the user end through the line to realize the utilization of solar energy.
[0076] (4) When it rains, the rain sensor 3 detects the rainfall and sends a signal to the motor 19. The motor 19 drives the adjustment frame 8 to rotate, causing the photovoltaic panel 9 to tilt, so that more rainwater flows into the water collection tank 6 along the panel surface.
[0077] (5) When the photovoltaic panel 9 tilts to guide rainwater into the water collection tank 6, the water flow first impacts the upper surface of the screening frame 15 and seeps down through the mesh 17. Solid impurities such as leaves, dust and insects carried in the rainwater will be effectively filtered by the mesh 17, and the rainwater will eventually be temporarily stored in the water collection tank 6.
[0078] (6) When the water collection tank 6 stores water to a certain level, the water pump 18 in the water collection tank 6 will discharge the filtered rainwater through the water outlet pipe 7 and transport it to the user end through the connected water pipe, thereby realizing the dual energy utilization of solar energy and rainwater.
Claims
1. An energy utilization device for residential construction, characterized by, Includes a fixed frame (4) and rain sensors (3) installed at both ends of the top of the fixed frame (4). A photovoltaic panel (9) is installed on one side of the fixed frame (4), and a water collection tank (6) is provided at the bottom of the fixed frame (4). When exposed to sunlight, the photovoltaic panel (9) is adjusted to absorb light energy to the maximum extent and convert it into electrical energy for storage or utilization. When it rains, the rain sensors (3) located at both ends of the top of the fixed frame (4) receive signals and adjust the angle of the photovoltaic panel (9) to introduce more rainwater into the water collection tank (6) located at the bottom of the fixed frame (4) to collect rainwater.
2. The energy utilization device for residential construction according to claim 1, wherein A motor (19) is fixedly installed on one end of the fixed frame (4) where the photovoltaic panel (9) is installed. An adjustment frame (8) is detachably installed on the output end of the motor (19). The end of the adjustment frame (8) away from the motor (19) is movably connected to the other end of the fixed frame (4) where the photovoltaic panel (9) is installed. Driven by the motor (19), the entire adjustment frame (8) can be driven to rotate around the central axis where the output end of the motor (19) is located.
3. The energy utilization device for residential construction of claim 2, wherein The motor (19) is covered with a waterproof sleeve (5). The waterproof sleeve (5) wraps around the surface of the motor (19) and a heat dissipation groove (12) is provided at the bottom of the motor (19). This can dissipate the heat generated by the generator (19) while waterproofing it, and prevent the motor (19) from being damaged by water or overheating, thus greatly improving the service life of the motor.
4. The energy utilization device for residential construction of claim 1, wherein The photovoltaic panel (9) is embedded in the adjustment frame (8). When the motor (19) drives the adjustment frame (8), it will further drive the photovoltaic panel (9) to rotate, thereby maximizing the absorption and utilization of light energy.
5. The energy utilization device for residential construction of claim 4, wherein, The photovoltaic panel (9) is connected in series with an electrical output interface (20). The electrical output interface (20) is fixedly installed on the side of the adjustment frame (8). The electrical energy obtained by the photovoltaic panel (9) can be exported and utilized through the electrical output interface (20).
6. The residential construction energy utilization device of claim 1, wherein The rain sensors (3) at both ends of the top of the fixed frame (4) are electrically connected to the motor (19). When the rain sensor (3) senses the humidity signal, it can quickly convert the humidity signal into an electrical signal and transmit the electrical signal directly to the motor (19), thereby completing the subsequent function of adjusting the angle of the photovoltaic panel (9).
7. The residential construction energy utilization device of claim 1, wherein The water collection tank (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed frame (4). A card plate (14) is fixedly welded to the inner wall of the side end of the water collection tank (6). The left and right card plates (14) are at the same horizontal height. A screening frame (15) is placed on the top of the card plate (14).
8. The energy utilization device for residential construction of claim 7, wherein, The screening frame (15) is a rectangular frame structure with a vertically extending limiting groove (16) on the inner side wall. A mesh (17) is installed inside the screening frame (15). The width of the limiting groove (16) matches the edge thickness of the mesh (17), allowing the mesh (17) to slide vertically along the limiting groove (16).
9. The residential construction energy utilization device of claim 1, wherein A water pump (18) is installed on the inner wall of the bottom side of the water collection tank (6). The water pump (18) is connected to the water outlet pipe (7). The water outlet pipe (7) passes through the side of the water collection tank (6) and extends to the outside of the water collection tank (6). The water outlet pipe (7) is connected to a water pipe for the collection and utilization of rainwater in the water collection tank (6).
10. A method of using the energy utilization device for residential construction according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by, The steps are as follows: S1: Depending on the usage scenario, select a suitable building exterior wall to install the energy utilization device for residential construction of the present invention, or select a suitable location to install the energy utilization device for residential construction of the present invention. S2: When there is sunlight, the motor (19) is started to adjust the position of the adjustment frame (8) according to the angle of the light, so that the photovoltaic panel (9) inside the adjustment frame (8) is perpendicular to the light, thereby improving the conversion efficiency of light energy; S3: By laying the line, the end plug of the line is inserted into the power output interface (20), and the power converted by the photovoltaic panel (9) is transmitted to the line through the power output interface (20), and then transmitted to the user end through the line to realize the utilization of solar energy; S4: When it rains, the rain sensor (3) detects the rainfall and sends a signal to the motor (19). The motor (19) drives the adjustment frame (8) to rotate, causing the photovoltaic panel (9) to tilt, so that more rainwater flows into the water collection tank (6) along the panel surface. S5: When the photovoltaic panel (9) tilts to guide rainwater into the water collection tank (6), the water flow first impacts the upper surface of the screening frame (15), and then seeps down through the mesh (17). Solid impurities such as leaves, dust and insects carried in the rainwater will be effectively filtered by the mesh (17), and the rainwater will eventually be temporarily stored in the water collection tank (6). S6: When the water collection tank (6) stores water to a certain level, the water pump (18) in the water collection tank (6) will discharge the filtered rainwater through the outlet pipe (7) and transport it to the user end through the connected water pipe, thereby realizing the dual energy utilization of solar energy and rainwater.
Citation Information
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Angle adjusting device and residential solar photovoltaic system
CN218071378U