Sunshade and rainwater recycling integrated outer wall structure
By designing an integrated structure for sun shading and rainwater harvesting on the building's exterior wall, and combining the main panel, louvers, and rainwater harvesting components, the spatial conflict caused by the independent design of the sun shading system and rainwater harvesting system is resolved. This achieves efficient integration of sun shading and rainwater harvesting, and enhances the safety and adaptability of the structure.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHINA CONSTRUCTION SIXTH BUREAU SECOND CONSTRUCTION CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2026-02-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
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Abstract
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Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to an integrated exterior wall structure that combines sunshade and rainwater harvesting. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional building facade design requires separate designs for shading systems and rainwater harvesting systems, along with efforts to coordinate their layout within the limited building facade space. This often leads to a cumbersome design process and is prone to spatial or structural conflicts (such as interference between the installation space of rainwater pipes and shading support components), increasing design difficulty and the risk of errors.
[0003] Therefore, an integrated exterior wall structure combining sunshade and rainwater harvesting is proposed to address the above issues. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of existing structures and provide an integrated exterior wall structure that combines sunshade and rainwater harvesting, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an integrated exterior wall structure for sun shading and rainwater harvesting, comprising: The main body panel is fixed to the exterior wall of the building by means of mounting components; The louvers are located below the main body panel and can switch between horizontal sun shading and vertical light transmission. An adjustment mechanism, installed on the main body plate, is used to drive the louvers to switch states; And a rainwater harvesting component, located at the boundary of the main body plate, for collecting and diverting rainwater falling on the main body plate.
[0006] Preferably, the mounting components include a sling above the main body panel and a support bracket below the main body panel; the two ends of the sling are respectively connected to the lifting lugs of the outer wall and the top surface of the main body panel, and the two ends of the support bracket are respectively fastened to the outer wall and the main body panel by expansion bolts.
[0007] Preferably, the central area of the main body plate is a transparent plate, and a base frame is fixed below it by a connecting frame. The adjustment mechanism is partially installed in the space formed by the base frame and the main body plate.
[0008] Preferably, the louver blade has an integrally formed fixed shaft and a moving shaft at its side end; a bearing seat is fixed on the bottom surface of the main body plate, and the louver blade is rotatably connected to the bearing seat through the fixed shaft.
[0009] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism includes a linkage component capable of synchronously driving multiple louver blades; the linkage component includes a strip-shaped slide member that can slide along a fixed direction, and an inclined guide rod fixed to the strip-shaped slide member; the moving shaft of the louver blade is slidably embedded in the groove of the guide rod; the strip-shaped slide member is slidably connected to a slide rail fixedly erected on the top surface of the base frame; the guide rod is supported and reinforced by a reinforcing rod and the strip-shaped slide member.
[0010] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism further includes a manual operation component; the manual operation component includes a support arm fixed to the base frame, a connecting rod rotatably connected to the base point shaft of the support arm, and a handle fixed to the lower end of the connecting rod; a limit groove is provided at the upper end of the connecting rod; A fixing rod passes through the limiting groove and is fixedly connected to the strip-shaped sliding member of the linkage.
[0011] Preferably, a locking bolt is threaded to the end of the handle near the support arm; an arc-shaped groove is provided at the lower end of the support arm, and the screw of the locking bolt passes through the arc-shaped groove.
[0012] Preferably, the rainwater harvesting component includes a water collection trough fixed to the boundary of the main body plate, and a drain pipe connected to the outlet of the water collection trough.
[0013] Preferably, a filter screen is detachably installed at the outlet of the water collection tank, and a positioning block is fixed on the top surface of the filter screen. The positioning block cooperates with the end corner of the water collection tank outlet to achieve installation positioning.
[0014] Preferably, the top surface of the positioning block is fixed with a downwardly extending bending rod, and the connection end between the bending rod and the positioning block is a U-shaped bending design.
[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this invention are: This integrated sunshade and rainwater harvesting exterior wall structure combines building exterior sunshade components and facade rainwater harvesting components in a physical structure. The main panel serves as the load-bearing foundation for the sunshade louvers, and its boundaries also integrate rainwater harvesting components, realizing the dual functions of a single component, simplifying the building envelope design, and saving installation space and costs.
[0016] Furthermore, the installation components provide tension through slings, while the supporting brackets provide support, creating a stable cantilevered load-bearing system for the entire main slab. This allows the integrated structure to be reliably installed on existing building exteriors or new walls, offering strong adaptability and high structural safety. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the invention and form part of the specification. They are used in conjunction with embodiments of the invention to explain the invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings: Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention in its installation state; Figure 2 This is another perspective view of the overall structure of the present invention in its installed state; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the louvered shading state of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the light transmission state of the louvers of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the linkage structure of the louvered sunshade in the present invention. Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the linkage structure of the louvers in the light-transmitting state of the present invention; Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged view of the structure at point B in the middle; Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the structure at the lower end of the support arm of the present invention; Figure 10 This is an exploded view of the rainwater harvesting component of the present invention.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Main body plate; 11. Transparent plate; 12. Base frame; 13. Connecting frame; 2. Louver; 21. Shaft seat; 22. Fixed shaft; 23. Moving shaft; 3. Mounting parts; 31. Lifting sling; 32. Lifting lug; 33. Support bracket; 4. Rainwater harvesting parts; 41. Water collection trough; 42. Bending rod; 43. Drain pipe; 44. Filter screen; 45. Positioning block; 5. Adjustment mechanism; 51. Support arm; 52. Base point shaft; 53. Connecting rod; 54. Handle; 55. Locking bolt; 56. Fixing rod; 57. Linkage parts; 571. Strip-shaped sliding part; 572. Guide rod; 573. Reinforcing rod; 574. Slide rail; 58. Limiting groove; 59. Arc groove. Detailed Implementation
[0019] 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.
[0020] like Figures 1 to 9As shown, the integrated sunshade and rainwater harvesting exterior wall structure includes: a main panel 1, which is fixed to the building's exterior wall by mounting brackets 3; louvers 2, located below the main panel 1, whose state can be switched between horizontal sunshade and vertical light transmission; and an adjustment mechanism 5, installed on the main panel 1, used to drive the louvers 2 to switch states. The adjustment mechanism 5 is operated by a manual lever (handle 54 and connecting rod 53), which is simple in structure, low in cost, eliminates the need for electrical control, and reduces maintenance complexity. With the locking bolt 55 and the arc-shaped groove 59, a stable lock can be achieved at any adjustment position to prevent changes in state due to wind or vibration. The base frame 12 and connecting frame 13 below the main body plate 1 form a truss-type double-layer structure, which not only enhances the overall rigidity, but also provides a concealed installation space for the adjustment mechanism 5 and linkage 57, making the appearance neat and protecting all transmission components, thus improving the aesthetics and durability of the product; and the rainwater harvesting component 4, located at the boundary of the main body plate 1, is used to collect and guide the rainwater falling on the main body plate 1; using the entire surface of the main body plate 1 as a rainwater collection surface, the rainwater flows to the boundary water collection trough 41, resulting in high collection efficiency.
[0021] Detailed implementation process and principle explanation: Mounting component 3 includes a sling 31 located above the main body panel 1 and a support bracket 33 located below the main body panel 1. The sling 31 is connected at both ends to lugs 32 on the top surface of the main body panel 1 and the support bracket 33 is fastened to the outer wall and the main body panel 1 at both ends by expansion bolts. The support bracket 33 provides support, and the sling 31 provides tension, forming a stable mechanical structure and improving the overall structural strength. A "pull-up, brace-down" mechanical model is adopted. The upper sling 31 mainly bears tension, resisting the outward overturning moment of the structure; the lower support bracket 33 mainly bears compression and shear force, providing stable support. This combination forms a stable statically determinate or hyperstatically indeterminate structure, significantly improving the safety and reliability of the entire external mounting system. This installation method causes minimal damage to the building's exterior wall, allows for flexible installation locations, and is particularly suitable for energy-saving retrofitting of existing buildings.
[0022] The central area of the main body panel 1 is a transparent panel 11, and a base frame 12 is fixed below it by a connecting frame 13. The adjustment mechanism 5 is partially installed in the space formed by the base frame 12 and the main body panel 1, forming a stable double-layer truss structure, providing installation space for the adjustment mechanism 5. At the same time, louvers 2 are set below the transparent panel 11. The state of the louvers 2 can be adjusted according to the adjustment mechanism 5, switching between two states: horizontal shading and vertical light transmission, to meet different application needs.
[0023] The base frame 12 extending from the main plate 1 and the connecting frame 13 form a stable double-layer truss structure, which not only enhances the overall wind pressure resistance and load-bearing rigidity, but also creates a hidden and protected internal space to accommodate the adjustment mechanism 5, making the appearance simple and protecting the transmission components from sun and rain.
[0024] Example 1: The louver 2 has an integrally formed fixed shaft 22 and a movable shaft 23 on its side end; a bearing seat 21 is fixed on the bottom surface of the main body plate 1, and the louver 2 is rotatably connected to the bearing seat 21 through the fixed shaft 22. Therefore, the entire louver 2 can be reversed below the transparent plate 11 through the hinge connection formed by the bearing seat 21 and the fixed shaft 22, realizing the conversion between sun shading and light transmission. With a simple rotation, it can switch between the horizontal state (maximum sun shading area) and the vertical state (minimum light blocking area) to respond to different lighting and sun shading needs, and the adjustment is intuitive and effective. The fixed shaft 22 and the bearing seat 21 form a rotation fulcrum and bear the main bending moment; the movable shaft 23, as the drive input point, only bears the push and pull force from the adjustment mechanism 5. This force decomposition design simplifies the force state of a single bearing seat 21, improves the life of the mechanism and the smoothness of movement.
[0025] Example 2: The adjustment mechanism 5 includes a linkage 57 that can synchronously drive multiple louver blades 2. The linkage 57 includes a strip-shaped slide 571 that can slide along a fixed direction, and an inclined guide rod 572 fixed to the strip-shaped slide 571. The moving shaft 23 of the louver blade 2 is slidably embedded in the groove of the guide rod 572. The strip-shaped slide 571 is slidably connected to a slide rail 574 fixed on the top surface of the base frame 12. The guide rod 572 is supported and reinforced by a reinforcing rod 573 and the strip-shaped slide 571. The guide rod 572 with a fixed inclined angle is used as a motion converter. The horizontal linear movement of the strip-shaped slide 571 forces the moving shaft 23 to produce a vertical displacement through the inclined surface of the guide rod 572, thereby accurately converting it into the rotational movement of the louver blade 2. The linkage 57 can drive a whole row of louver blades 2 at the same time, ensuring that the angle of all blades is absolutely synchronized and the movements are uniform.
[0026] Therefore, when the entire guide rod 572 slides forward along the slide rail 574, it can push the moving shaft 23 of the louver 2 to slide along the guide rod 572 from top to bottom. At this time, the louver 2 rotates synchronously along the axis of the bearing seat 21, adjusting the louver 2 to a vertical light-transmitting state. When the entire guide rod 572 slides backward along the slide rail 574, it can push the moving shaft 23 of the louver 2 to slide along the guide rod 572 from bottom to top. At this time, the louver 2 rotates synchronously in the opposite direction along the axis of the bearing seat 21, adjusting the louver 2 to a horizontal sun-shading state.
[0027] Example 3: The adjustment mechanism 5 also includes a manual operation component; the manual operation component includes a support arm 51 fixed to the base frame 12, a connecting rod 53 rotatably connected to the base shaft 52 of the support arm 51, and a handle 54 fixed to the lower end of the connecting rod 53; a limit groove 58 is provided at the upper end of the connecting rod 53; a fixed rod 56 passes through the limit groove 58 and is fixedly connected to the strip-shaped slide 571 of the linkage 57. Therefore, when the handle 54 is pushed forward, the connecting rod 53 rotates around the base point axis 52. The upper end of the connecting rod 53 rotates backward at this time. At the same time, under the restriction of the limiting groove 58, the fixed rod 56 pulls the strip slide 571 to slide backward along the slide rail 574. When the handle 54 is pulled backward, the connecting rod 53 also rotates around the base point axis 52. The upper end of the connecting rod 53 rotates forward at this time. At the same time, under the restriction of the limiting groove 58, the fixed rod 56 simultaneously pulls the strip slide 571 to slide forward along the slide rail 574. This satisfies the forward and backward sliding requirements of the linkage 57 in practical applications, thereby enabling the entire louver 2 to switch between shading and light transmission states.
[0028] Example 4: A locking bolt 55 is threaded onto the end of the handle 54 near the support arm 51. An arc-shaped groove 59 is provided at the lower end of the support arm 51, through which the thread of the locking bolt 55 passes. The arc-shaped groove 59 is also centered on the support arm 51, so the curvature of the arc-shaped groove 59 is consistent with the arc-shaped rotation curvature of the handle 54. When the locking bolt 55 is tightened, the cap of the locking bolt 55 makes close contact with the support arm 51 to achieve a fastening effect and prevent the handle 54 from moving when idle.
[0029] Example 5: like Figure 10 As shown, a rainwater harvesting component 4 is installed at the boundary of the main body plate 1 to collect rainwater. A water collection trough 41 is fixed at the boundary of the main body plate 1. The rainwater harvesting component 4 includes the water collection trough 41 fixed to the boundary of the main body plate 1, and a drain pipe 43 connected to the outlet of the water collection trough 41. A filter screen 44 is detachably installed at the outlet of the water collection trough 41. A positioning block 45 is fixed to the top surface of the filter screen 44. The positioning block 45 matches the end corner of the outlet of the water collection trough 41 for installation positioning. The size of the positioning block 45 matches the end corner of the outlet of the water collection trough 41 for positioning. A bending rod 42 is also fixed to the top surface of the positioning block 45, allowing the user to use the bending rod 42 to lift the entire filter screen 44 upwards to remove internal impurities. When placing the filter screen 44 later, the user can use the positioning block 45 to align with the boundary of the outlet end of the water collection trough 41 for quick installation. The positioning block 45 and the corner of the water outlet of the water collection tank 41 are matched to achieve the anti-misalignment positioning of the filter screen 44, ensuring quick and accurate installation and avoiding leakage or filtration failure due to improper placement.
[0030] A downward-extending bent rod 42 is fixed to the top surface of the positioning block 45, and the connection end between the bent rod 42 and the positioning block 45 is a U-shaped bend design. The bent rod 42 acts as a handle, allowing users to easily lift the filter screen 44 by hand for cleaning without any tools, greatly simplifying daily maintenance and ensuring the long-term smooth and effective operation of the rainwater harvesting system.
[0031] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An integrated exterior wall structure for sun shading and rainwater harvesting, characterized in that, include: The main body panel (1) is fixed to the exterior wall of the building by means of the mounting parts (3); The louvers (2) are located below the main body plate (1) and their state can be switched between horizontal shading and vertical light transmission; An adjustment mechanism (5) is installed on the main body plate (1) and is used to drive the louver blades (2) to perform state transitions. And a rainwater harvesting component (4), located at the boundary of the main body plate (1), for collecting and diverting rainwater falling on the main body plate (1).
2. The integrated sunshade and rainwater harvesting exterior wall structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting component (3) includes a sling (31) located above the main body plate (1) and a support bracket (33) located below the main body plate (1); the two ends of the sling (31) are respectively connected to the lugs (32) on the top surface of the outer wall and the main body plate (1), and the two ends of the support bracket (33) are respectively fastened to the outer wall and the main body plate (1) by expansion bolts.
3. The integrated sunshade and rainwater harvesting exterior wall structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The central area of the main plate (1) is a transparent plate (11), and a base frame (12) is fixed below it by a connecting frame (13). The adjustment mechanism (5) is partially installed in the space formed by the base frame (12) and the main plate (1).
4. The integrated sunshade and rainwater harvesting exterior wall structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The louver (2) has an integrally formed fixed shaft (22) and a moving shaft (23) on its side end; the bottom surface of the main body plate (1) is fixed with a bearing seat (21), and the louver (2) is rotatably connected to the bearing seat (21) through the fixed shaft (22).
5. The integrated sunshade and rainwater harvesting exterior wall structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The adjustment mechanism (5) includes a linkage (57) that can synchronously drive multiple louver blades (2); the linkage (57) includes a strip slide (571) that can slide along a fixed direction, and an inclined guide rod (572) fixed on the strip slide (571); the moving shaft (23) of the louver blade (2) is slidably embedded in the groove of the guide rod (572); the strip slide (571) is slidably connected to the slide rail (574) fixed on the top surface of the base frame (12); the guide rod (572) is supported and reinforced by the reinforcing rod (573) and the strip slide (571).
6. The integrated sunshade and rainwater harvesting exterior wall structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The adjustment mechanism (5) also includes a manual operation component; the manual operation component includes a support arm (51) fixed to the base frame (12), a connecting rod (53) rotatably connected to the base shaft (52) of the support arm (51), and a handle (54) fixed to the lower end of the connecting rod (53); a limit groove (58) is provided at the upper end of the connecting rod (53). A fixing rod (56) passes through the limiting groove (58) and is fixedly connected to the strip slide (571) of the linkage (57).
7. The integrated sunshade and rainwater harvesting exterior wall structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The handle (54) is threaded with a locking bolt (55) near the end of the support arm (51); the lower end of the support arm (51) is provided with an arc groove (59), and the screw of the locking bolt (55) passes through the arc groove (59).
8. The integrated sunshade and rainwater harvesting exterior wall structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rainwater harvesting component (4) includes a water collection trough (41) fixed to the boundary of the main body plate (1) and a drain pipe (43) connected to the outlet of the water collection trough (41).
9. The integrated sunshade and rainwater harvesting exterior wall structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, A filter screen (44) is detachably installed at the outlet of the water collection tank (41). A positioning block (45) is fixed on the top surface of the filter screen (44). The positioning block (45) cooperates with the end corner of the outlet of the water collection tank (41) to achieve installation positioning.
10. The integrated sunshade and rainwater harvesting exterior wall structure according to claim 9, characterized in that, The top surface of the positioning block (45) is fixed with a downwardly extending bending rod (42), and the connection end between the bending rod (42) and the positioning block (45) is a U-shaped bending design.