Module for river levee rainwater collection

By installing a mounting frame and water collection pipe design on the riverbank to support the porous fiber blocks, combined with sensors and a control system, the problems of complex water pipe wiring and unstable installation were solved, achieving efficient and stable rainwater collection and intelligent management.

CN223824260UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23FUJIAN HUASHUN WATER CONSERVANCY & HYDROPOWER ENG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520152757.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-22
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-22

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Technical Problem

In existing riverbank rainwater collection modules, the water pipe wiring is complex and the porous fiber blocks are not installed stably, which affects the efficiency and stability of rainwater collection.

Method used

The system employs a mounting bracket to support the porous fiber block, along with a water collection and outlet pipe design. Combined with sensors and a control system, it achieves efficient rainwater collection and intelligent management. Furthermore, it prevents debris from entering through sealing blocks and elastic components, ensuring stable collection.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies water pipe wiring, improves rainwater collection efficiency and stability, achieves efficient rainwater collection and intelligent control, and prevents debris from entering the water collection pipe.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of river levee rainwater collection, and discloses a module for river levee rainwater collection, the module comprises a porous fiber block and a mounting rack for supporting the porous fiber block, the mounting rack comprises a bottom plate, a water collecting pipe is mounted on the bottom plate, the water collecting pipe is connected with a reservoir, and the reservoir is connected with the porous fiber block. A water outlet pipe is installed at the bottom of each porous fiber block and connected with the water collecting pipe, and the porous fiber blocks are distributed and arranged in the length direction of the bottom plate. The drainage path of rainwater collected by the multiple porous fiber blocks can be reasonably arranged.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of rainwater harvesting for riverbanks, and in particular to a module for rainwater harvesting for riverbanks. Background Technology

[0002] Rainwater harvesting along riverbanks is an effective water resource management method. It can reduce the erosion of riverbank slopes by large amounts of rainwater and collect rainwater for reuse.

[0003] The rainwater harvesting module for river embankments consists of porous fiber blocks, water pipes, and a storage tank. The porous fiber blocks are connected to the storage tank via the water pipes. The porous fiber blocks have internal water-storing cavities and a strong rainwater adsorption capacity, enabling rapid rainwater absorption and storage. The porous fiber blocks are shallowly buried at the top of the river embankment, allowing rainwater to fall onto the top and be collected in the modules.

[0004] Water pipes need to be buried underground along with porous fiber blocks. When there are too many porous fiber blocks, the number of water pipes also increases, and the complexity of the water pipe wiring process increases. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a module for collecting rainwater from riverbanks.

[0006] This application provides a module for rainwater collection on river embankments, employing the following technical solution:

[0007] A module for collecting rainwater from riverbanks includes porous fiber blocks and a mounting frame for supporting the porous fiber blocks. The mounting frame includes a base plate, on which a water collection pipe is mounted and connected to a water storage tank. A water outlet pipe is mounted at the bottom of the porous fiber blocks and connected to the water collection pipe. The porous fiber blocks are distributed and arranged along the length of the base plate.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, effective rainwater collection is achieved. The porous fiber blocks can absorb rainwater and guide it through the drain pipe at their bottom into the collection pipe, which eventually flows into the storage tank. This design makes the rainwater collection process more efficient. At the same time, the porous fiber blocks, distributed along the length of the base plate, increase the collection area and improve collection efficiency. The mounting frame not only supports the porous fiber blocks but also rationally arranges the drainage path of the rainwater collected by multiple porous fiber blocks. The collection pipe can collect rainwater, and with the porous fiber blocks on top and the collection pipe below, the porous fiber blocks also protect the collection pipe.

[0009] Optionally, it also includes a sensor and controller system, wherein the sensor is installed inside the porous fiber block and the water outlet pipe is equipped with a solenoid valve.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the sensor can monitor the amount of rainwater collected and the water quality in real time. The control system can perform intelligent management and control based on the sensor data. For example, it can automatically control the collection and utilization of rainwater according to demand. When the collected rainwater reaches the preset capacity or water quality standard, the controller will trigger the solenoid valve to discharge the excess rainwater.

[0011] Optionally, the water collection pipe is equipped with a water inlet pipe, the side wall of the water inlet pipe has a water inlet hole, the water inlet pipe has a sealing block that slides up and down to block the water inlet hole, the water outlet pipe has a cavity for the water inlet pipe to be inserted, a pressure block is installed in the water outlet pipe, the pressure block presses down on the sealing block, and the water outlet pipe is connected to the water inlet pipe through the water inlet hole.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, when the pressure block in the water outlet pipe presses down on the sealing block, the sealing block slides to release the water inlet hole, and the rainwater in the water outlet pipe enters the water inlet pipe through the water inlet hole. If one or more porous fiber blocks in a water collection pipe are removed, the water inlet hole of the water inlet pipe is closed, which does not affect the overall closure of the water collection pipe, and debris is not easy to enter the water collection pipe.

[0013] Optionally, a support ring is installed on the outer wall of the water inlet pipe, one end of the sealing block is inserted into the support ring, and an elastic element for supporting the sealing block to maintain the state of sealing the water inlet is installed inside the support ring.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, it is ensured that the sealing block can remain in a sealed state when not subjected to external force, thus preventing rainwater from unexpectedly flowing into the inlet pipe.

[0015] Optionally, the elastic element is a compression spring.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, and with the elastic effect of the compression spring, the sealing block can slide smoothly and release when subjected to pressure, ensuring the smooth progress of rainwater collection.

[0017] Optionally, a support block is installed on the base plate, and the porous fiber block abuts against the support block.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the porous fiber block can maintain a stable state, avoiding displacement or tilting caused by external factors such as wind and rain, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of rainwater collection.

[0019] Optionally, the support block is equipped with a limiting rod, which contacts the outer wall of the porous fiber block.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, this design further restricts the movement range of the porous fiber block and improves its stability. At the same time, the limiting rod also serves as a guide, making the installation and disassembly of the porous fiber block more convenient and quick.

[0021] Optionally, the support block extends beyond the base plate and is fitted with a positioning rod.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the positioning rod can also be inserted into the soil, increasing the installation stability of the entire mounting frame, and thus increasing the installation stability of the porous fiber block.

[0023] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0024] 1. Rainwater from multiple porous fiber blocks can be collected and flowed into a water storage tank through a collection pipe, simplifying water pipe wiring. The porous fiber blocks also provide protection for the collection pipe.

[0025] 2. The design of the sealing block allows some porous fiber blocks to be removed from the water collection pipe, while the water collection pipe remains sealed, and the drainage of other porous fiber blocks is not affected. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the rainwater harvesting module installed on the top of the river embankment according to an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram illustrating the relationship between the water collection pipe and the water inlet pipe in an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating the connection between the water outlet pipe and the water inlet pipe of the porous fiber block in an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 10, porous fiber block; 20, mounting bracket; 21, base plate; 30, water collection pipe; 40, water outlet pipe; 41, pressure block; 50, water inlet pipe; 51, water inlet hole; 60, sealing block; 70, support ring; 71, ring groove; 72, compression spring; 80, support block; 81, limit rod; 82, positioning rod; 100, riverbank. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 5 This application will be described in further detail.

[0033] This application discloses a module for rainwater collection on riverbanks. (Refer to...) Figure 1 A module for collecting rainwater from riverbanks includes a porous fiber block 10 and a mounting frame 20 for supporting the porous fiber block 10. The porous fiber block 10 and the mounting frame 20 are installed on the top of the riverbank 100.

[0034] Reference Figure 2 The mounting frame 20 includes a base plate 21, on which porous fiber blocks 10 are mounted, and multiple blocks are arranged along the length of the base plate 21. After the mounting frame 20 and the porous fiber blocks 10 are installed, the mounting frame 20 is buried inside the river embankment 100, while the porous fiber blocks 10 are exposed outside the river embankment 100 for collecting rainwater. A water collection pipe 30 is also installed on the base plate 21, extending along the length of the base plate 21, with one end of the water collection pipe 30 connected to a water storage tank (not shown in the figure). A water outlet pipe 40 is installed at the bottom of the porous fiber blocks 10, and the water outlet pipes 40 of multiple porous fiber blocks 10 are connected to the same water collection pipe 30.

[0035] A module for collecting rainwater from riverbanks also includes sensors and a control system. The sensors and control system are electrically connected. The sensors are installed inside the porous fiber block 10. The control system performs intelligent management and control based on the data transmitted by the sensors. A solenoid valve is installed at the outlet of the water outlet pipe 40, and the solenoid valve is also electrically connected to the control system. For example, the collection and utilization of rainwater can be automatically controlled according to demand. When the collected rainwater reaches the preset capacity of the porous fiber block 10, the controller will trigger the solenoid valve to discharge the excess rainwater. The coordination between the control system, sensors, and solenoid valve is prior art and will not be described in detail in this application.

[0036] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The water collection pipe 30 has multiple water inlet pipes 50 installed along its length. Each water inlet pipe 50 has a water inlet hole 51 on its side wall, and these holes are evenly spaced along the circumference of the water inlet pipe 50. A sealing block 60, which is used to block the water inlet holes 51, is slidably installed on the water inlet pipe 50. The sealing block 60 has a ring-shaped structure. Normally, the sealing block 60 is in the position of blocking the water inlet holes 51, reducing the amount of debris entering the water inlet pipe 50 when it is exposed. The water inlet holes 51 are only exposed when the sealing block 60 slides downwards.

[0037] To ensure the sealing block 60 stably seals the water inlet hole 51 without external force, a support ring 70 is installed on the outer wall of the water inlet pipe 50. The support ring 70 has an annular groove 71. One end of the sealing block 60 is inserted into the annular groove 71 of the support ring 70. An elastic element, a compression spring 72, is installed in the annular groove 71 of the support ring 70 to support the sealing block 60 and maintain its state of sealing the water inlet hole 51 without external force. When the sealing block 60 is pressed down, it needs to overcome the elastic force of the compression spring 72 so that the sealing block 60 can stably seal the water inlet hole 51 under normal conditions.

[0038] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 The outlet pipe 40 is connected to the inlet pipe 50 and the collection pipe 30. The outlet pipe 40 has a cavity into which the inlet pipe 50 is inserted, and a pressure block 41 is installed inside the outlet pipe 40. The pressure block 41 also adopts a ring structure. When the outlet pipe 40 and the inlet pipe 50 are connected, the pressure block 41 presses down on the sealing block 60, and the lower end of the outlet pipe 40 abuts against the support ring 70, achieving a double sealing effect. The pressure block 41 presses down on the sealing block 60, exposing the inlet hole 51, and the outlet pipe 40 is connected to the inlet pipe 50 through the inlet hole 51. The water flowing out of the outlet pipe 40 first passes through the cavity of the outlet pipe 40 and then enters the inlet pipe 50.

[0039] Reference Figure 2 One water inlet pipe 50 corresponds to one porous fiber block 10. If some of the porous fiber blocks 10 on a water collection pipe 30 are disassembled, the sealing block 60 re-seals the corresponding water inlet pipe 50, and the entire water collection pipe 30 remains in a closed state.

[0040] Reference Figure 2 Several support blocks 80 are installed on the base plate 21. After the water outlet pipe 40 and the water inlet pipe 50 are successfully connected, the porous fiber block 10 abuts against the support block 80. There is a gap between the porous fiber block 10 and the horizontal drain pipe, and the horizontal drain pipe is located below the porous fiber block 10, which can protect the horizontal drain pipe.

[0041] Reference Figure 2 A limiting rod 81 is installed on the support block 80. When the water outlet pipe 40 and the water inlet pipe 50 of the porous fiber block 10 are connected, the limiting rod 81 contacts the outer wall of the porous fiber block 10, and the limiting rod 81 plays a limiting role on the porous fiber block 10.

[0042] The support rod extends beyond the base plate 21, and a positioning rod 82 is inserted through the support rod. The lower end of the positioning rod 82 is pointed and inserted into the soil, which increases the stability of the mounting frame 20 within the main body of the river embankment 100, thereby improving the stability of the porous fiber block 10 installed on the top of the embankment.

[0043] The implementation principle of a module for collecting rainwater on riverbanks in this application embodiment is as follows:

[0044] When rainwater falls on the porous fiber block 10, it is quickly absorbed and permeates into the interior of the porous fiber block 10. As the rainwater continues to permeate, the amount of rainwater inside the porous fiber block 10 gradually increases. When it reaches a certain level, the rainwater flows out through the outlet pipe 40 at the bottom of the porous fiber block 10 and flows into the water collection pipe 30, from which it is discharged.

[0045] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A module for collecting rainwater from riverbanks, characterized in that: The device includes a porous fiber block (10) and a mounting frame (20) for supporting the porous fiber block (10). The mounting frame (20) includes a base plate (21) on which a water collection pipe (30) is installed. The water collection pipe (30) is connected to a water storage tank. A water outlet pipe (40) is installed at the bottom of the porous fiber block (10). The water outlet pipe (40) is connected to the water collection pipe (30). The porous fiber block (10) is distributed and arranged along the length of the base plate (21).

2. The module for collecting rainwater from riverbanks according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a sensor and controller system, wherein the sensor is installed inside the porous fiber block (10) and the water outlet pipe (40) is equipped with a solenoid valve.

3. The module for collecting rainwater from riverbanks according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water collection pipe (30) is equipped with an inlet pipe (50), and the inlet pipe (50) has an inlet hole (51) on its side wall. The inlet pipe (50) has a sealing block (60) for sealing the inlet hole (51) that slides up and down. The outlet pipe (40) has a cavity for inserting the inlet pipe (50). A pressure block (41) is installed inside the outlet pipe (40). The pressure block (41) presses down the sealing block (60). The outlet pipe (40) is connected to the inlet pipe (50) through the inlet hole (51).

4. The module for collecting rainwater from riverbanks according to claim 3, characterized in that: A support ring (70) is installed on the outer wall of the water inlet pipe (50). One end of the sealing block (60) is inserted into the support ring (70). An elastic element is installed in the support ring (70) to support the sealing block (60) and keep it in the state of sealing the water inlet hole (51).

5. A module for collecting rainwater from riverbanks according to claim 4, characterized in that: The elastic element is a compression spring (72).

6. A module for collecting rainwater from riverbanks according to claim 3, characterized in that: A support block (80) is installed on the base plate (21), and the porous fiber block (10) abuts against the support block (80).

7. A module for collecting rainwater from riverbanks according to claim 6, characterized in that: The support block (80) is equipped with a limiting rod (81), which is in contact with the outer wall of the porous fiber block (10).

8. A module for collecting rainwater from riverbanks according to claim 7, characterized in that: The support block (80) extends out of the base plate (21) and is fitted with a positioning rod (82).