Refined rainwater management device for urban trees

Abstract

The utility model discloses a refined rainwater management device for urban trees. The refined rainwater management device comprises a flashing board assembly, a nutrient slow-release assembly, a rainwater collecting tank and a water storage support. The flashing board assembly comprises a flashing board and an adjusting cover board, a hole is formed in the center of the flashing board, and the adjusting cover board is arranged in the hole; the plurality of water storage brackets are uniformly mounted at the bottom of the flashing board, and the flashing board, the plurality of water storage brackets and the ground form a plant placement area; the plurality of rainwater collecting grooves are uniformly distributed along the edge of the bottom of the flashing board; the slow-release nutrient assembly comprises a plurality of slow-release nutrient containing grooves and connecting supports, and the multiple slow-release nutrient containing grooves are installed between the hole and the plant containing area through the connecting supports. According to the utility model, the rainwater entering amount of the tree can be effectively controlled according to the rainfall condition, so that the root system of the tree is prevented from being stressed by waterlogging, and the fine management of a single tree in a city is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of horticulture and tree management technology, specifically to a sophisticated rainwater management device for urban trees. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing severity of global climate change, heavy rainfall and strong winds are becoming more frequent in Chinese cities, posing a significant challenge to the survival of urban trees. In particular, most urban trees are currently planted outdoors or in pots or containers where they receive ample sunlight. During heavy rainfall and strong winds, not only are the root systems of potted or containerized trees susceptible to waterlogging stress, affecting their healthy growth, but there is also a risk that potted plants may be blown over by strong winds, causing objects to fall from heights and posing a threat to people's lives and property.

[0003] In existing technologies, rainwater management for urban trees mainly adopts large-scale drainage and water storage technologies, lacking refined management of individual trees and failing to consider the reuse of rainwater. In addition, existing urban tree rainwater management devices also lack effective measures to prevent trees from being blown down or falling during strong winds. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a refined rainwater management device for urban trees. This device, through the effective cooperation of a rain shelter assembly, a slow-release nutrient assembly, a rainwater collection trough, and a water storage bracket, can effectively control the amount of rainwater entering the trees according to rainfall conditions, thereby preventing the tree roots from being easily stressed by waterlogging. In addition, the modular design of the water storage bracket can improve the overall stability of the device, thereby reducing the chance of trees being blown over during strong winds, realizing refined management of individual urban trees and improving the health of tree growth.

[0005] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A sophisticated rainwater management device for urban trees includes a rain shelter assembly, a slow-release nutrient assembly, rainwater collection troughs, and water storage brackets. The rain shelter assembly comprises a rain shelter and an adjustable cover. The rain shelter has a central hole, and the adjustable cover is disposed within the hole. Multiple water storage brackets are evenly installed at the bottom of the rain shelter, forming a plant placement area with the rain shelter, the multiple water storage brackets, and the ground. The plant placement area is located below the hole. Multiple rainwater collection troughs are evenly distributed along the bottom edge of the rain shelter. The slow-release nutrient assembly includes multiple slow-release nutrient placement troughs and connecting brackets. The multiple slow-release nutrient placement troughs are respectively installed between the hole and the plant placement area via corresponding connecting brackets.

[0007] Preferably, the rain shield includes a first rain shield, a second rain shield, and a connecting buckle. Both the first and second rain shields are semi-circular, and the connecting side of the first and second rain shields is provided with a semi-circular hole. The connecting side of the first and second rain shields is detachably connected by the connecting buckle.

[0008] Preferably, the rain shield is made of plexiglass.

[0009] Preferably, the water storage bracket includes a bracket and a bracket base, the bracket base having a water storage cavity, the upper end of the bracket being connected to the bottom of the rain shield, and the lower end of the bracket being threadedly connected to the bracket base.

[0010] Preferably, the side wall of the rainwater collection trough is provided with an overflow port, and the overflow port is connected to the water storage cavity in the corresponding support base through a guide pipe.

[0011] Preferably, the support base is provided with a drain valve, which is connected to the water storage chamber inside the support base.

[0012] Preferably, the water storage bracket is provided with a weight block, which is made of metal.

[0013] Preferably, the adjusting cover plate is provided with an adjusting hole, which is located directly above the hole, and the area of ​​the adjusting hole is smaller than that of the hole.

[0014] Preferably, the rainwater collection trough is arc-shaped or annular.

[0015] Preferably, the length of the bracket is 450mm.

[0016] This invention has the following advantages over the prior art:

[0017] 1. This utility model's refined rainwater management device for urban trees can effectively control the amount of rainwater entering the trees according to rainfall conditions by adjusting the position of the rain shelter and the adjusting cover, thereby preventing the tree roots from being easily stressed by waterlogging. In addition, by setting multiple rainwater collection troughs on the edge of the rain shelter, excess rainwater can be effectively collected. The excess rainwater flows through the overflow outlet of the rainwater collection trough into the water storage cavity of the water storage bracket for storage. When drought occurs, rainwater can be irrigated into the soil of the trees from the water storage cavity, realizing the effective recycling of rainwater, thereby enhancing the utilization rate of water resources and meeting the needs of efficient water resource management in urban horticulture.

[0018] 2. The refined rainwater management device for urban trees of this utility model sets up a slow-release nutrient tank and places a compound slow-release fertilizer in the slow-release nutrient tank, so that nutrients can be released into the soil at the root of the tree with the flow of rainwater during rainfall or manual watering, ensuring that the plant receives sufficient nutrient support at different growth stages, reducing the problem of low nutrient utilization rate of trees caused by improper artificial fertilization, and improving nutrient utilization rate.

[0019] 3. The refined rainwater management device for urban trees of this utility model improves the stability and wind resistance of the device through the integrated modular design of the water storage bracket. The height of the water storage bracket can also be adjusted according to the height and growth stage of the tree, thereby enhancing the applicability and flexibility of the device and making it more suitable for the diverse planting needs in the urban environment. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a first-direction schematic diagram of the refined rainwater management device for urban trees according to this utility model; the adjusting cover and drain valve are omitted in this diagram.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a first-direction disassembly diagram of the refined rainwater management device for urban trees according to this utility model; the adjustment cover and drain valve are omitted in this diagram.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a second-direction schematic diagram of the refined rainwater management device for urban trees according to this utility model; the adjusting cover and drain valve are omitted in this diagram.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a second-direction disassembly diagram of the refined rainwater management device for urban trees according to this utility model; the adjustment cover and drain valve are omitted in this diagram.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a third-dimensional schematic diagram of the refined rainwater management device for urban trees according to this utility model; the adjusting cover and drain valve are omitted in this diagram.

[0025] Among them, 1 is the rain shelter assembly, 101 is the first rain shelter, 102 is the second rain shelter, 103 is the hole, 2 is the slow-release nutrient placement tank, 3 is the rainwater collection tank, 4 is the water storage bracket, 401 is the bracket, 402 is the bracket base, and 5 is the plant placement area. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this utility model, but not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0027] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0029] like Figures 1-5 As shown, a refined rainwater management device for urban trees includes a rain shelter assembly 1, a slow-release nutrient assembly, a rainwater collection trough 3, and a water storage bracket 4. The rain shelter assembly 1 includes a rain shelter and an adjustable cover. The rain shelter has a hole 103 in the center, and the adjustable cover is located above the hole 103. The adjustable cover has an adjustable hole located directly above the hole, and the area of ​​the adjustable hole is smaller than that of the hole. This design helps to reduce the amount of rainwater entering the plants. When there is excessive rainfall, the adjustable cover can reduce the area of ​​rainwater that can be poured into the hole 103, thereby adjusting the amount of rainwater entering the trees and realizing refined rainwater management for urban trees.

[0030] Specifically, the adjustment cover has multiple models, and the radius of the adjustment hole of the adjustment cover is different for different models. Therefore, it is necessary to select a suitable adjustment cover according to the plant or tree to be managed by the device, thereby improving the adaptability of the refined rainwater management device for urban trees.

[0031] In this embodiment, there are four water storage brackets 4, which are evenly installed at the bottom of the rain shelter. The rain shelter, the four water storage brackets 4, and the ground form a plant placement area 5, which is located below the hole 103. There are four rainwater collection troughs 3, which are evenly distributed along the edge of the bottom of the rain shelter.

[0032] like Figures 1-2As shown, the slow-release nutrient assembly includes four slow-release nutrient placement tanks 2 and connecting brackets. The four slow-release nutrient placement tanks 2 are respectively installed between the hole 103 and the plant placement area 5 via corresponding connecting brackets. Specifically, the slow-release nutrient placement tanks 2 contain compound fertilizer, which includes common nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, as well as trace elements such as magnesium and iron. This design allows the device to gradually release nutrients into the soil around the tree roots during rainfall, ensuring that the plants receive sufficient nutrient support at different growth stages and improving nutrient utilization. Furthermore, this design reduces the frequency of traditional manual fertilization while achieving simultaneous water and fertilizer management, thereby enhancing the user experience.

[0033] Specifically, the radius of the hole 103 is 60mm. This is designed so that the plant can obtain enough rainwater on rainy days, thereby ensuring the healthy growth of the plant.

[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, the rain shield includes a first rain shield 101, a second rain shield 102, and a connecting buckle. Both the first rain shield 101 and the second rain shield 102 are semi-circular, and the connecting side of the first rain shield 101 and the second rain shield 102 is provided with a semi-circular hole 103. The connecting side of the first rain shield 101 and the second rain shield 102 is detachably connected by the connecting buckle.

[0035] Specifically, the rain shelter is made of plexiglass. In this embodiment, the device uses plexiglass with a light transmittance of ≥95%, a diameter of 50cm, and a thickness of 5mm as the rain shelter material. This design ensures that the rain shelter is both sturdy and durable while allowing trees to effectively photosynthesize, thereby improving the durability and resource utilization efficiency of the refined rainwater management device for urban trees.

[0036] Specifically, the water storage bracket 4 includes a bracket 401 and a bracket base 402. The bracket base 402 has a water storage cavity. The upper end of the bracket 401 is connected to the bottom of the rain shelter, and the lower end of the bracket 401 is threadedly connected to the bracket base 402. This arrangement allows the refined rainwater management device for urban trees to adjust the threads of the water storage bracket 4 according to the growth height of the plants, thereby enabling the device to adapt to plants of more heights and improving the applicability and flexibility of the refined rainwater management device for urban trees.

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the side wall of the rainwater collection trough 3 is provided with an overflow port. The overflow port is connected to the water storage chamber in the corresponding support base 402 through a guide pipe. The support base 402 is provided with a discharge valve, which is connected to the water storage chamber in the support base 402. This arrangement facilitates rainwater to flow through the overflow port of the rainwater collection trough 3 into the water storage chamber of the water storage support 4 for storage. When drought occurs, the rainwater in the water storage chamber can be irrigated into the soil of the trees through the discharge valve, realizing the effective recycling of rainwater, thereby enhancing the utilization rate of water resources and improving the environmental friendliness of the refined rainwater management device for urban trees.

[0038] Specifically, the water storage bracket 4 is equipped with a weight block, which enhances the stability of the water storage bracket 4 and reduces the possibility of the refined rainwater management device for urban trees tipping over in strong winds.

[0039] Specifically, in this embodiment, the length of the bracket 401 is 450mm. This setting makes the refined rainwater management device for urban trees applicable to most urban trees, thereby improving the applicability of the device.

[0040] like Figures 1-5 As shown, in this embodiment, the rainwater collection trough 3 is arc-shaped. This design allows the rainwater collection trough 3 to better fit the edge of the rain shelter, enabling the refined rainwater management device for urban trees to better collect rainwater and reuse it.

[0041] After a seven-month experimental verification, the results showed that trees using the aforementioned refined rainwater management device for urban trees exhibited significant increases in tree height, crown width, and trunk diameter, and their leaf chlorophyll content was also significantly higher than that of the control group. Furthermore, during rainy seasons, the rainwater harvesting and reuse system effectively prevented waterlogging and maintained suitable soil moisture, thereby promoting healthy root growth.

[0042] In summary, the sophisticated rainwater management device for urban trees of this invention has a simple structure, is easy to install and maintain. Through the ingenious combination of its own rain shield, rainwater collection trough 3, slow-release nutrient placement trough 2, and water storage bracket 4, it can effectively manage the water and nutrient supply of trees, realizing integrated water and fertilizer management. This enables plants to maintain a healthy growth state under extreme climatic conditions, improves the stress resistance and growth capacity of trees in the high temperature and humidity environment of the city, effectively addresses the problems of waterlogging and drought in urban greening, and provides an important guarantee for the health and sustainability of the urban ecosystem.

[0043] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and agreed, the terms "set," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0044] The above embodiments are preferred embodiments of the present utility model, but the embodiments of the present utility model are not limited to the above embodiments. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, combinations, or simplifications made without departing from the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be considered equivalent substitutions and shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A sophisticated rainwater management device for urban trees, characterized in that, The system comprises a rain shelter assembly, a slow-release nutrient assembly, a rainwater collection trough, and a water storage bracket. The rain shelter assembly includes a rain shelter and an adjustable cover. The rain shelter has a central hole, and the adjustable cover is positioned above the hole. Multiple water storage brackets are evenly installed at the bottom of the rain shelter, forming a plant placement area with the rain shelter, the multiple water storage brackets, and the ground. The plant placement area is located below the hole. Multiple rainwater collection troughs are evenly distributed along the bottom edge of the rain shelter. The slow-release nutrient assembly includes multiple slow-release nutrient placement slots and connecting brackets. The multiple slow-release nutrient placement slots are respectively installed between the hole and the plant placement area via corresponding connecting brackets.

2. The refined rainwater management device for urban trees according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rain shield includes a first rain shield, a second rain shield, and a connecting buckle. Both the first and second rain shields are semi-circular, and the connecting side of the first and second rain shields is provided with a semi-circular hole. The connecting side of the first and second rain shields is detachably connected by the connecting buckle.

3. The refined rainwater management device for urban trees according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rain shield is made of plexiglass.

4. The refined rainwater management device for urban trees according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water storage bracket includes a bracket and a bracket base. The bracket base has a water storage cavity. The upper end of the bracket is connected to the bottom of the rain shield, and the lower end of the bracket is threadedly connected to the bracket base.

5. The refined rainwater management device for urban trees according to claim 4, characterized in that, The side wall of the rainwater collection trough is provided with an overflow port, which is connected to the water storage chamber in the corresponding support base through a guide pipe.

6. The refined rainwater management device for urban trees according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support base is equipped with a drain valve, which is connected to the water storage chamber inside the support base.

7. The refined rainwater management device for urban trees according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water storage support is equipped with a weight block.

8. The refined rainwater management device for urban trees according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjusting cover plate is provided with an adjusting hole, which is located directly above the hole, and the area of ​​the adjusting hole is smaller than that of the hole.

9. The refined rainwater management device for urban trees according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rainwater collection trough is arc-shaped or ring-shaped.

10. The refined rainwater management device for urban trees according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the bracket is 450mm.

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