Bionic tree communication tower

Abstract

This invention discloses a biomimetic tree communication tower, comprising a biomimetic trunk, biomimetic branches, and biomimetic leaves. A communication antenna is mounted on the biomimetic trunk. The roots of the biomimetic branches are rotatably connected to the biomimetic trunk via a horizontal rotating shaft. The biomimetic trunk is cylindrical, and the horizontal rotating shaft is controlled by a rotating device located within the cylindrical body to rotate relative to the biomimetic trunk. This invention achieves active removal of deposits from the leaf surface by incorporating a rotatable biomimetic branch and a matching rotation drive device within the biomimetic tree communication tower. The horizontal rotating shaft drives the biomimetic branch to flip or swing, and the acute angle design between the branch and the rotating shaft allows for alternating exposure of the front and back sides of the leaves, enabling double-sided cleaning with the aid of natural rainfall.

Description

Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to the field of communication tower technology, and in particular to a biomimetic tree communication tower. Background Technology

[0003] The "bionic tree communication tower" is an engineering structure that integrates communication base stations with natural landscapes, essentially a typical form of landscape-concealed communication base station. Its core idea is to use biomimetic design to disguise traditional steel communication towers as tree shapes, thereby balancing communication functionality with environmental harmony.

[0004] However, these artificial biomimetic structures are not real plants after all. They do not have the biological regulatory capabilities of plants, such as self-cleaning ability. Real plant leaves usually have self-cleaning function to prevent dust and dirt from adhering and accumulating. However, the leaves of biomimetic trees are usually made of materials such as plastic and do not have these capabilities. Therefore, they easily become dirty and become filthy, resulting in biomimetic distortion, disharmony with the surrounding environment, and loss of the function of coordinating with the environment. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a bionic tree communication tower that can control the rotation of the bionic tree, thereby timely removing dirt attached to the bionic tree leaves and avoiding distortion of the bionic effect.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in this invention is to design a bionic tree communication tower, including a bionic tree trunk, bionic branches, and bionic leaves. A communication antenna is provided on the bionic tree trunk. The roots of the bionic branches are rotatably connected to the bionic tree trunk through a horizontal rotating shaft. The bionic tree trunk is a cylindrical body. The horizontal rotating shaft is controlled to rotate relative to the bionic tree trunk by a rotating device located inside the cylindrical body.

[0007] In some embodiments, the angle between the biomimetic tree branch and the horizontal axis of rotation is an acute angle.

[0008] In some embodiments, the rotating device includes a gear and a rack connected to the horizontal rotating shaft, the rack being raised and lowered by a lifting mechanism.

[0009] In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism includes a transmission belt connected to the upper and lower ends of the rack and a pulley for driving the transmission belt to rotate, the pulley including a drive pulley and a driven pulley.

[0010] In some embodiments, the drive wheel is located at the root of the biomimetic tree trunk, and the drive wheel is driven by a motor.

[0011] In some embodiments, a plurality of bionic branches are distributed around the bionic tree trunk, the rack is disposed on a prism, and the rack is disposed on at least two opposite prism faces of the prism, the prism being located between a plurality of horizontal pivots.

[0012] In some embodiments, guide rods are provided at the upper and lower ends of the prism, and a guide sleeve is provided inside the cylinder of the biomimetic tree trunk to guide the guide rods to slide up and down.

[0013] In some embodiments, a water spray head is provided at the top of the biomimetic tree trunk, and the water spray head is connected to a water supply device through a water supply pipe located inside the cylinder.

[0014] In some embodiments, a heating resistance wire may be provided inside the biomimetic tree branch, and a conductive slip ring is provided on the horizontal rotating shaft, the conductive slip ring enabling the heating resistance wire to be rotatably electrically connected to the power supply equipment.

[0015] In some embodiments, two of the biomimetic tree branches are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the horizontal rotating shaft.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: This invention achieves active removal of deposits from the leaf surface by incorporating rotatable bionic branches and a matching rotation drive device within a bionic tree communication tower. A horizontal rotating shaft drives the bionic branches to flip or swing; the acute angle design between the branches and the shaft allows for alternating exposure of the front and back of the leaves, enabling double-sided cleaning with the aid of natural rainfall. A combination of gears, racks, and a lifting mechanism ensures synchronized movement of multiple bionic branches, guaranteeing consistent action and smooth transmission. A water spray nozzle at the top of the bionic trunk assists in cleaning, enhancing leaf cleanliness and the overall bionic effect. In summary, this invention not only solves the problem of traditional bionic trees being susceptible to dust, dirt, and snow, leading to bionic distortion, but also reduces the cost of high-altitude manual maintenance, enhances landscape integration, all-weather adaptability, and system reliability, achieving an effective balance between communication functionality and environmental harmony. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. To illustrate the details and facilitate understanding of its principles, the drawings are not necessarily to scale, and similar reference numerals may describe similar components in different views. The accompanying drawings generally illustrate the embodiments discussed herein by way of example and not limitation. Wherein: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of Example 1.

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the biomimetic tree branch after it has rotated.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of Example 2.

[0020] In the diagram, 1. Bionic tree trunk; 2. Bionic tree branch; 3. Communication antenna; 4. Horizontal rotating shaft; 5. Gear; 6. Rack; 7. Drive wheel; 8. Driven wheel; 9. Prism; 10. Guide rod; 11. Guide sleeve; 12. Spray head; 13. Water supply pipe; 14. Heating resistance wire; 15. Conductive slip ring; 16. Transmission belt. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, and the technical solution of the present invention will be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and the following embodiments do not limit the invention covered by the claims. Furthermore, not all combinations of the features described in the embodiments are necessary for the inventive solution.

[0022] The principles and structure of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] Example 1 like Figure 1 , 2 As shown, a biomimetic tree communication tower includes a biomimetic trunk 1, biomimetic branches 2, and biomimetic leaves. Only two are shown in the attached diagram of this embodiment, but the actual number can be more. The branches are arranged around the trunk, mimicking the distribution of branches on an actual tree. A communication antenna 3 is mounted on the biomimetic trunk 1, and the biomimetic branches are located below the antenna to prevent it from being exposed to the public. The roots of the biomimetic branches 2 are rotatably connected to the biomimetic trunk 1 via a horizontal rotating shaft 4. The biomimetic trunk 1 is a cylindrical body, and the horizontal rotating shaft 4 is controlled to rotate relative to the biomimetic trunk 1 by a rotating device located inside the cylinder. In other words, the biomimetic trunk 1 is constructed as a hollow cylinder with an internal rotating device (e.g., a motor and a reduction gear) to drive the horizontal rotating shaft 4 to rotate controllably. The roots of the biomimetic branches 2 are rotatably connected to the biomimetic trunk 1 via the horizontal rotating shaft 4, allowing each biomimetic branch 2 to perform periodic or intermittent swaying or rotational movements around its root. When the rotating device operates, it drives the horizontal rotating shaft 4 to rotate, thereby causing the bionic tree branch 2 and its bionic leaves to generate angular velocity. Under the action of centrifugal force, dust and dirt adhering to the surface of the bionic leaves are effectively thrown off, achieving a self-cleaning effect similar to natural plants. Through this structure, the appearance of the bionic tree can be kept clean without manual high-altitude cleaning, significantly reducing maintenance costs. At the same time, it ensures that the communication tower maintains good landscape harmony in the long term, avoiding bionic distortion caused by surface pollution, thereby improving the overall environmental integration effect and engineering practicality.

[0024] The angle between the bionic tree branch 2 and the horizontal rotating shaft is acute. That is, the connection between the bionic tree branch 2 and the horizontal rotating shaft 4 is set at an acute angle, causing the branch tip of the bionic tree branch 2 to change its posture, either upward or downward, as it rotates with the horizontal rotating shaft 4. As the rotating device drives the horizontal rotating shaft 4 to rotate, the bionic tree branch 2 causes the entire bionic leaf to flip, thus achieving the periodic alternating exposure of the front and back sides of the leaf. In a natural rainfall environment, rainwater can act on both the front and back of the leaf, washing away dust and dirt attached to different surfaces. This structure not only enriches the morphological variations of the bionic tree (Y-shaped or tower-shaped), improving the realism of the landscape, but also achieves a double-sided cleaning effect by utilizing the natural environment, further enhancing self-cleaning capabilities and reducing maintenance requirements.

[0025] The rotating device includes a gear 5 connected to the horizontal rotating shaft 4 and a rack 6 located inside the trunk cylinder. The gear is mounted on the portion of the horizontal rotating shaft that extends into the trunk cylinder. The rack 6 is raised and lowered by a lifting mechanism, thereby controlling the rotation of the horizontal rotating shaft 4 by the up-and-down movement of the rack 6. The displacement of the rack 6 is converted into the angular displacement of the gear 5 through meshing, thereby driving the horizontal rotating shaft 4 to produce corresponding forward and reverse rotation. By controlling the stroke and frequency of the rack 6, the swaying amplitude and rotation rhythm of the bionic tree branch 2 can be precisely adjusted.

[0026] The lifting mechanism includes a transmission belt 16 connected to the upper and lower ends of the rack 6 and pulleys that drive the transmission belt 16 to rotate. The pulleys include a drive pulley 7 and a driven pulley 8. In other words, the lifting mechanism adopts a structure where the transmission belt 16 and pulleys cooperate. The upper and lower ends of the rack 6 are fixedly connected to the transmission belt 16, and the transmission belt 16 is sleeved between the drive pulley 7 and the driven pulley 8 to form a closed loop. When the drive pulley 7 rotates under the action of the driving device, it drives the transmission belt 16 to perform cyclical motion, thereby pulling the rack 6 to perform synchronous vertical lifting and lowering motion. The vertical displacement of the rack 6 is further converted into the rotation of the horizontal rotating shaft 4 through meshing with the gear 5, realizing the driving of the bionic tree branch 2.

[0027] The drive wheel 7 is located at the root of the bionic tree trunk 1, and is driven to rotate by a motor or hand crank. The drive wheel 7 is positioned at the root of the bionic tree trunk 1 and is connected to the motor or hand crank for transmission. When driven by a motor, automated control can be achieved, allowing the transmission belt 16 to run continuously or intermittently, thereby driving the rack 6 to rise and fall stably and driving the horizontal rotating shaft 4 to rotate. When driven by a hand crank, the same transmission function can be achieved manually in the absence of power or during maintenance. By arranging the drive wheel 7 at the root of the tree trunk, equipment installation, maintenance, and power input are facilitated, while reducing the difficulty and safety risks of installing drive components at height, and improving the overall reliability and practicality of the structure.

[0028] Multiple biomimetic branches 2 are distributed around the biomimetic tree trunk 1, including multiple branches in both the circumferential and vertical directions. A rack 6 is mounted on a prism 9, with at least two opposing prism faces of the prism 9 each equipped with a rack 6. The prism 9 is located between multiple horizontal rotating shafts 4. In this embodiment, the prism 9 has racks 6 on all four faces, and four horizontal rotating shafts are arranged around it. That is, the prism is located between the four rotating shafts, and a gear on each rotating shaft meshes with a rack on a different face. Alternatively, a hexagonal prism, octagonal prism, etc., could also be used.

[0029] Prism 9 is arranged between each horizontal rotating shaft 4, so that racks 6 on different facets mesh with gears 5 on different horizontal rotating shafts. When the lifting mechanism drives the prism 9 to move up and down, multiple racks 6 move synchronously, thereby simultaneously driving each gear 5 and the corresponding horizontal rotating shaft 4 to rotate, realizing the linkage swing or rotation of multiple sets of bionic tree branches 2. Through this structure, multi-directional synchronous drive can be achieved, ensuring the consistency of the movements of each bionic tree branch 2, and facilitating integrated arrangement in a limited space.

[0030] The prism 9 has guide rods 10 at its upper and lower ends, and the bionic tree trunk 1 has guide sleeves 11 inside its cylinder to guide the guide rods 10 to slide up and down. The upper and lower guide sleeves are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the tree trunk cylinder by connecting rods. In other words, the prism 9 has guide rods 10 at its upper and lower ends, and the bionic tree trunk 1 has corresponding guide sleeves 11 inside its cylinder. The guide rods 10 are inserted into the guide sleeves 11 and can slide along their axial direction. Through the cooperation of the guide rods 10 and the guide sleeves 11, the lifting and lowering movement of the prism 9 is guided and limited, ensuring that it can only move in a straight line in the vertical direction, thus avoiding swaying or rotation during transmission. This structure can effectively improve the meshing stability of the rack 6 and the gear 5, and reduce jamming and abnormal wear.

[0031] The top of the bionic tree trunk 1 is equipped with a water spray head 12, which is connected to a water supply device via a water supply pipe 13 located inside the cylinder. The water spray head 12 at the top of the bionic tree trunk 1 is connected to an external water supply device such as a water pump via the water supply pipe 13 arranged inside the cylinder. When it is necessary to clean the bionic leaves or enhance the bionic effect, the water supply device can deliver water to the spray head 12, causing water to be evenly sprayed from the top of the trunk onto the surface of the surrounding bionic leaves. Combined with the rotation or flipping motion of the bionic branches 2, this achieves wet washing and rinsing of the leaves, further removing dust and dirt. This structure utilizes artificial water supply to assist in the self-cleaning of the leaves, improving the cleanliness of the bionic tree's appearance.

[0032] The bionic tree branch 2 can be equipped with a heating resistance wire 14. When snow or ice appears in the environment, heat is generated by passing electricity through the resistance wire, which quickly melts the snow and ice on the surface of the branch and leaves, thus preventing the branches from becoming too heavy or damaged by snow accumulation. A conductive slip ring 15 is installed on the horizontal rotating shaft 4, allowing the bionic tree branch 2 to maintain an electrical connection with the external power supply equipment during rotation, achieving continuous power supply. This enhances the all-weather stability and self-maintenance capability of the bionic tree communication tower, while also improving safety and reliability.

[0033] Example 2 like Figure 3 As shown, two biomimetic branches 2 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the horizontal rotating shaft 4, and the two branches are mirror images of the biomimetic tree trunk 1. When the horizontal rotating shaft 4 rotates under the drive of the rotating device, the biomimetic branches 2 on both sides simultaneously swing or flip in opposite directions, so that the loads acting on both ends of the rotating shaft are basically balanced, thereby reducing the off-center load and vibration during the rotation process and improving the smoothness of operation. At the same time, this symmetrical arrangement can expand the driving range of a single rotating shaft, realize the linkage of more branches with a limited driving unit, which is conducive to improving the overall biomimetic effect and the self-cleaning efficiency of the leaves, while taking into account structural stability and transmission efficiency.

[0034] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of the invention. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or additions to the described embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of the invention or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A biomimetic tree communication tower, comprising a biomimetic tree trunk, biomimetic branches, and biomimetic leaves, wherein a communication antenna is mounted on the biomimetic tree trunk, characterized in that, The root of the bionic tree branch is rotatably connected to the bionic tree trunk via a horizontal rotating shaft. The bionic tree trunk is a cylindrical body, and the horizontal rotating shaft is controlled to rotate relative to the bionic tree trunk by a rotating device located inside the cylindrical body.

2. The biomimetic tree communication tower according to claim 1, characterized in that, The angle between the biomimetic tree branch and the horizontal rotating shaft is an acute angle.

3. The biomimetic tree communication tower according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The rotating device includes a gear and a rack connected to the horizontal rotating shaft, and the rack is controlled to move up and down by a lifting mechanism.

4. The biomimetic tree communication tower according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes a transmission belt connected to the upper and lower ends of the rack and a pulley that drives the transmission belt to rotate. The pulley includes a drive pulley and a driven pulley.

5. The biomimetic tree communication tower according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drive wheel is located at the root of the biomimetic tree trunk and is driven by a motor.

6. The biomimetic tree communication tower according to claim 3, characterized in that, Multiple biomimetic branches are distributed around the biomimetic tree trunk, the rack is disposed on the prism, and the rack is disposed on at least two opposite prism faces of the prism, the prism is located between multiple horizontal rotating shafts.

7. The biomimetic tree communication tower according to claim 6, characterized in that, The prism is provided with guide rods at its upper and lower ends, and the biomimetic tree trunk is provided with a guide sleeve inside the cylinder to guide the guide rods to slide up and down.

8. The biomimetic tree communication tower according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the bionic tree trunk is equipped with a water spray head, which is connected to a water supply device through a water supply pipe located inside the cylinder.

9. The biomimetic tree communication tower according to claim 1, characterized in that, Heating resistance wires can be installed inside the biomimetic tree branch, and conductive slip rings are installed on the horizontal rotating shaft. The conductive slip rings enable the heating resistance wires to be electrically connected to the power supply equipment for rotation.

10. The biomimetic tree communication tower according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two biomimetic tree branches are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the horizontal rotating shaft.

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