Integrated solar rain sensor

By integrating the detection components of the rain sensor on the same substrate and adding an isolation plate to the support part, the problems of the rain sensor being large in size and easy to damage are solved, and miniaturization and waterproof effects are achieved.

CN223362397UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-19GUANGDONG YONGZE INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422665231.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-01
Publication Date
2025-09-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-01

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The components of the existing rain sensor are separately arranged, resulting in a large volume and being easily damaged by rainwater leakage.

Method used

The components of the detection part are integrated on the same substrate, and an isolation plate is added to the support part to isolate external rainwater and pollutants. An integrated solar rain sensor design is adopted.

Benefits of technology

The volume of the rain sensor is reduced, and component damage is effectively prevented, while stability and waterproof performance are improved.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated solar rain sensor, which comprises a support part, an energy storage part, a control part and a detection part, the energy storage part and the control part are respectively arranged in the support part, the detection part is arranged on the outer surface of a support, the detection part is electrically connected with the control part, the detection part is electrically connected with the energy storage part, and the control part is electrically connected with the energy storage part. According to the integrated solar rain sensor, the elements of the detection part are integrated on the same substrate, so that the size of the integrated solar rain sensor is reduced, and meanwhile, the isolation plate is additionally arranged on the supporting part, so that external rainwater is isolated from pollutants; and damage to elements in the integrated solar rain sensor is prevented.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of rain sensors, in particular to an integrated solar rain sensor. Background Art

[0002] Rain sensors, also known as rain sensors, are typically used in hydrological stations and meteorological stations to monitor rainfall. However, with the development of the Internet of Things (IoT), smart home devices are increasingly being adopted in modern homes, including automatic window opening and closing systems. Automatic window opening and closing systems can detect rainfall by closing the windows during rainfall. The primary tool for detecting rainfall is the rain sensor, which consists of components such as a power supply board, an antenna, and a rain sensor chip. The main component of a rain sensor is the rain sensor chip, which is a pressure-sensitive element. During rainfall, raindrops fall onto the surface of the rain sensor chip due to gravity. The rain sensor detects the weight of the raindrops and determines the rainfall amount. This data is then transmitted to the control unit, which controls the motor to close the window. However, the rain sensor chip is typically housed separately from the power supply board, antenna, and other components within the sensor, resulting in a larger size. Furthermore, since the rain sensor operates in a rainy environment, rainwater can easily seep into the sensor, causing damage to the components. Utility Model Content

[0003] Aiming at the deficiencies of the existing technology, the utility model provides an integrated solar rain sensor.

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is achieved through the following solutions:

[0005] An integrated solar rain sensor includes: a support part, an energy storage component, a control part and a detection part. The energy storage component and the control part are respectively arranged in the support part, and the detection part is arranged on the outer surface of the bracket. The detection part is electrically connected to the control part, the detection part is electrically connected to the energy storage component, and the control part is electrically connected to the energy storage component.

[0006] In one embodiment, the support part includes a bracket and a protective box. The protective box is arranged inside the bracket. A partition is also provided inside the protective box, and the interior of the protective box is divided into two cavities. A limiting groove is provided in one of the cavities, the control part is provided on the limiting groove, and the energy storage part is provided in the other cavity.

[0007] In one embodiment, the bracket is further provided with two protection plates, and the two protection plates are respectively provided on both sides of the bracket.

[0008] In one embodiment, two isolation plates are further provided on the bracket, and the two isolation plates are respectively provided on one end surface of the two protection plates away from the bracket.

[0009] In one embodiment, the detection part includes a substrate, a power generation element, a sensing element and a transmission element. The power generation element, the sensing element and the transmission element are integrated on the substrate. The power generation element is electrically connected to the energy storage element, and the sensing element and the transmission element are respectively connected to the control part for electrical signals.

[0010] In one embodiment, the bracket is in the shape of a triangular prism, and the detection portion is disposed on an inclined surface of the bracket.

[0011] In one embodiment, a side of the bracket connected to the detection part is further provided with an adhesive layer, and the detection part is connected to the bracket through the adhesive layer.

[0012] In one embodiment, the detection portion is disposed on an inclined surface of the bracket and a protective layer is also disposed thereon, and the protective layer is disposed around the edge of the detection portion.

[0013] In one embodiment, a plurality of first mounting holes are provided on the two protective plates, a plurality of second mounting holes are provided on the protective box, a plurality of third mounting holes are provided on the bracket, and a plurality of connecting holes are provided on the two isolation plates, and each connecting hole is opposite to each first mounting hole one by one, wherein the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole on one side of the protective plate facing the protective box are opposite to each other one by one; the first mounting hole and the third mounting hole on one side of the protective plate facing the bracket are opposite to each other one by one; connecting parts are passed through the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole, the third mounting hole and the connecting hole, and the connecting parts connect the protective plate, the isolation plate, the protective box and the bracket.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following advantages:

[0015] The utility model provides an integrated solar rain sensor, which reduces the volume of the integrated solar rain sensor by integrating the components of the detection part on the same substrate. At the same time, an isolation plate is added to the support part to isolate external rainwater and pollutants to prevent damage to the components inside the integrated solar rain sensor. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is an exploded front view of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded left side view of part of the structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded right side view of part of the structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a top view of the detection unit;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a diagram of the internal structure of the protection box;

[0022] The accompanying drawings are marked as follows: 1. Support portion; 11. Bracket; 111. Protective plate; 1111. First mounting hole; 112. Isolation plate; 1121. Connecting hole; 113. Adhesive layer; 114. Protective layer; 115. Third mounting hole; 12. Protective box; 121. Partition plate; 122. Cavity; 1221. Limiting groove; 123. Second mounting hole;

[0023] 2. Energy storage device; 3. Control unit;

[0024] 4. Detection unit; 41. Substrate; 42. Power generation element; 43. Induction element; 44. Transmission element. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following diagrams illustrate various embodiments of the present invention. For clarity, many practical details will be included in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details are not intended to limit the present invention. In other words, in some embodiments of the present invention, these practical details are not essential. Furthermore, to simplify the drawings, some commonly used structures and components are depicted in simplified schematic form.

[0026] It should be noted that all directional indications such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc. in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components in a certain specific posture as shown in the accompanying drawings. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0027] In addition, in the present invention, descriptions such as "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and do not specifically refer to the order or sequence, nor are they used to limit the present invention. They are only used to distinguish components or operations described with the same technical terms, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0028] In order to further understand the content, features and effects of the present invention, the following embodiments are given as examples and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0029] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the present invention provides an integrated solar rain sensor, comprising: a support portion 1, an energy storage device 2, a control portion 3, and a detection portion 4. The support portion 1 is used to mount the energy storage device 2, the control portion 3, and the detection portion 4. The energy storage device 2 and the control portion 3 are respectively arranged inside the support portion 1, and the detection portion 4 is detachably arranged outside the support portion 1. The detection portion 4 is electrically connected to the control portion 3, the detection portion 4 is electrically connected to the energy storage device 2, and the control portion 3 is electrically connected to the energy storage device 2. The energy storage device 2 is used to store electrical energy; when the solar rain sensor is operating, the control portion 3 can be used to control the motors of structural equipment such as doors and windows; the detection portion 4 is used to detect the amount of rainfall and generate electricity using solar energy. At the same time, the solar-generated electricity is stored through the energy storage device 2, and the energy storage device 2 provides the stored energy to the control portion 3 to power the control portion 3. In this example, the energy storage device 2 is a battery, and the control portion 3 is an MCU.

[0030] Furthermore, if Figure 2 and 3 As shown, the support portion 1 includes a bracket 11 and a protective box 12. The bracket 11 is hollow. The protective box 12 is disposed within the support portion 1. The interior of the protective box 12 is a hollow structure and is further provided with a partition 121. The partition 121 divides the interior of the protective box 12 into two cavities 122. A limiting groove 1221 is provided in one cavity. The control unit 3 is disposed on the limiting groove 1221, and the energy storage component 2 is disposed in the other cavity 122.

[0031] Thus, the energy storage component 2 is isolated from the control unit 3 to avoid collision between the energy storage component 2 and the control unit 3 , thereby preventing damage to the components. At the same time, the limiting groove 1221 prevents the control unit 3 from shifting.

[0032] Furthermore, if Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the bracket is further provided with two protection plates 111, which are respectively provided on both sides of the bracket 11. The protection plates 111 are used to protect the energy storage component 2 and the control unit 3, and prevent external pollutants from damaging the internal components.

[0033] Furthermore, if Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, two isolation plates 112 are also provided on the bracket 11. The two isolation plates 112 are respectively provided on the end surfaces of the two protective plates 111 away from the bracket 11. Since the integrated solar rain sensor is used in harsh environments, such as those with abundant water, the isolation plates 112 are used to isolate water and prevent water from entering the internal components.

[0034] Specifically, if Figure 4As shown, the detection unit 4 includes a substrate 41, a power generation element 42, a sensing element 43, and a transmission element 44. The power generation element 42, the sensing element 43, and the transmission element 44 are integrated on the substrate 41, thereby reducing the volume of the integrated rain sensor. The power generation element 42 is electrically connected to the energy storage element 2, and the power generation element 42, the sensing element 43, and the transmission element 44 are respectively electrically connected to the control unit 3. It should be noted that during the operation of the integrated solar rain sensor, the power generation element 42 is used to generate electricity and store the electricity in the energy storage element 2, and the control unit 3 is powered by the energy storage element 2. At the same time, the sensing element 43 senses the rainfall and transmits the signal to the control unit 3. The control unit transmits the signal to close the doors and windows to the transmission element. Through the signal transmission function of the transmission element 44, the signal to close the doors and windows is transmitted to the motor, and the motor closes the windows. Among them, the power generation element 42 is a solar panel, the sensing element 43 is a rain sensor, and the transmission element 44 is an RF antenna.

[0035] Furthermore, if Figure 1 The illustrated bracket 11 is in the shape of a triangular prism, with the detection portion 4 disposed on an inclined surface of the bracket 11. Thus, when the integrated solar rain sensor is operating, the detection portion 4 disposed on the inclined surface of the bracket 11 can more accurately detect rainfall. Furthermore, the triangular prism shape provides greater stability, ensuring the stability of the integrated solar rain sensor and better protecting internal components from damage.

[0036] Furthermore, if Figure 1 As shown, a side of the bracket 11 connected to the detection part 4 is further provided with an adhesive layer 113, and the detection part 4 is connected to the bracket 11 through the adhesive layer 113. The adhesive layer 113 is made of adhesive.

[0037] Preferably, if Figure 1 As shown, the detection portion 4 is disposed on an inclined surface of the bracket 11 and is also provided with a protective layer 114. The protective layer 114 is provided around the edge of the detection portion 4. Since the integrated solar rain sensor operates in a rainy environment, to prevent rainwater from penetrating into the adhesive layer 113, thereby degrading the adhesive performance and causing the detection portion 4 to fall off, the protective layer 114 is provided around the edge of the detection portion 4, sealing the edge and preventing rainwater from penetrating into the adhesive layer 113. The protective layer 114 is a waterproof adhesive.

[0038] Furthermore, if Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, a plurality of first mounting holes 1111 are provided on the two protection plates 111, a plurality of second mounting holes 123 are provided on the protection box 12, and a plurality of third mounting holes 115 are provided on the bracket 11. A plurality of connecting holes 1121 are provided on the two isolation plates 112, and each connecting hole 1121 is opposite to each first mounting hole 1111 one by one, wherein the first mounting hole 1111 and the second mounting hole 123 on one side of the protection box 12 of the protection plate 111 are opposite to each other one by one; the first mounting hole 1111 and the third mounting hole 115 on one side of the protection plate 111 are opposite to each other one by one; a connecting member 5 is passed through the first mounting hole 1111, the second mounting hole 123, the third mounting hole 115 and the connecting hole 1121, and the connecting member 5 connects the protection plate 111, the isolation plate 112, the protection box 12 and the bracket 11.

[0039] Connectors secure the connection hole 1121, the first mounting hole 1111, and the second mounting hole 123. This prevents the protective box 12 from shifting within the bracket 11 and potentially damaging internal components. Furthermore, securing the two isolation plates 112 and the two protective plates 111 to the bracket 11 prevents damage to internal components caused by rainwater and contaminants. Furthermore, aligning the connection hole 1121, the first mounting hole 1111, and the second mounting hole 123 reduces the need for connectors and reduces material costs.

[0040] In summary, by integrating the power generation element 42, the sensing element 43 and the transmission element 44 on the substrate 41, the volume of the integrated solar rain sensor can be reduced. At the same time, an isolation plate 112 is added to the support part 1 to isolate external rainwater and pollutants to prevent damage to the internal components of the integrated solar rain sensor.

[0041] The above is merely an embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations of the present invention are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are intended to be within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated solar rain sensor, characterized in that: include: A support portion (1), an energy storage component (2), a control portion (3) and a detection portion (4), wherein the energy storage component (2) and the control portion (3) are respectively arranged in the support portion (1), the detection portion (4) is arranged on the outer surface of the bracket (11), the detection portion (4) is electrically connected to the control portion (3), the detection portion (4) is electrically connected to the energy storage component (2), and the control portion (3) is electrically connected to the energy storage component (2).

2. The integrated solar rain sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support portion (1) comprises a bracket (11) and a protection box (12); the protection box (12) is arranged inside the bracket (11); a partition (121) is further provided inside the protection box (12), and the interior of the protection box (12) is divided into two cavities (122); a limiting groove (1221) is provided in one of the cavities (122); the control portion (3) is provided on the limiting groove (1221); and the energy storage component (2) is provided in the other cavity (122).

3. The integrated solar rain sensor according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bracket (11) is further provided with two protective plates (111), and the two protective plates (111) are respectively provided on both sides of the bracket (11).

4. The integrated solar rain sensor according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two isolation plates (112) are also provided on the bracket (11), and the two isolation plates (112) are respectively provided on one end surface of the two protection plates (111) away from the bracket (11).

5. The integrated solar rain sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection part (4) comprises a substrate (41), a power generation component (42), a sensing component (43) and a transmission component (44); the power generation component (42), the sensing component (43) and the transmission component (44) are integrated on the substrate (41); the power generation component (42) is electrically connected to the energy storage component (2); and the sensing component (43) and the transmission component (44) are respectively electrically connected to the control part (3).

6. The integrated solar rain sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket (11) is in the shape of a triangular prism, and the detection portion (4) is arranged on an inclined surface of the bracket (11).

7. The integrated solar rain sensor according to claim 5, characterized in that: An adhesive layer (113) is further provided on a side of the bracket (11) connected to the detection portion (4), and the detection portion (4) is connected to the bracket (11) via the adhesive layer (113).

8. The integrated solar rain sensor according to claim 5, characterized in that: The detection portion (4) is arranged on an inclined surface of the bracket (11) and is also provided with a protective layer (114), and the protective layer (114) is arranged around the edge of the detection portion (4).

9. The integrated solar rain sensor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The two protection plates (111) are provided with a plurality of first mounting holes (1111), the protection box (12) is provided with a plurality of second mounting holes (123), and the bracket (11) is provided with a plurality of third mounting holes (115). The two isolation plates (112) are provided with a plurality of connection holes (1121), each connection hole (1121) is opposite to each first mounting hole (1111), wherein the protection plate (111) is opposite to the first mounting hole on one side of the protection box (12). The holes (1111) and the second mounting holes (123) are aligned one by one; the first mounting hole (1111) and the third mounting hole (115) on the side of the protection plate facing the bracket (11) are aligned one by one; a connecting member (5) is provided through the first mounting hole (1111), the second mounting hole (123), the third mounting hole (115) and the connecting hole (1121); the connecting member (5) connects the protection plate (111), the isolation plate (112), the protection box (12) and the bracket (11).