Gutter structure of greenhouse

By designing the greenhouse gutter structure, the installation problems of the external shading system and cleaning equipment were solved, achieving effective cooling and cleaning inside the greenhouse, and improving structural strength and connection flexibility.

CN223859828UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-03HENAN MINGXIN GREENHOUSE MATERIAL CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520274800.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-20
Publication Date
2026-02-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-20

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Technical Problem

The existing greenhouse gutter structure cannot simultaneously install an external shading system and roof cleaning equipment, affecting the light and temperature inside the greenhouse, and the condensate cannot be effectively collected, leading to pollution or damage to the plants.

Method used

A greenhouse gutter structure was designed, including a U-shaped lower shell, a gutter top bending plate and a horizontal plate, a condensation collection and drainage channel, and drainage holes. It supports the installation of external shading systems and the cleaning of equipment. Drainage holes are set at the bottom of the condensation collection and drainage channel to achieve effective discharge of dew and rainwater.

Benefits of technology

It achieves effective cooling and cleaning inside the greenhouse, avoids the impact of dew and rainwater on plants, and improves structural strength and connection flexibility.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of greenhouses, and particularly relates to a greenhouse gutter structure which comprises a U-shaped lower shell, gutter top bent plates symmetrically arranged on the upper portion of the inner side of the U-shaped lower shell, a gutter top horizontal plate connected between the gutter top bent plates and a gutter inner cavity defined by the gutter top bent plates, the gutter top horizontal plate and the gutter top bent plates. A bolt connecting groove is formed in the center line position of the gutter top horizontal plate, and rail grooves used for a gutter cleaning vehicle are formed in the two sides of the bolt connecting groove. The gutter top bending plate, the upper vertical plate and the extending part of the U-shaped lower shell form a dew collecting and draining groove, and a plurality of draining holes are formed in the bottom of the dew collecting and draining groove at intervals. The gutter structure of the greenhouse has the advantages of being simple in structure and convenient to implement, and through structural design of the gutter structure, the gutter structure is simpler and convenient to manufacture on the premise that the strength and usability of the gutter structure are met; the drain holes are formed in the bottom of the dew collection and drainage groove of the gutter structure, dew on the inner side of the greenhouse can be collected, and internal drainage is smoother.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of greenhouse technology, specifically relating to a greenhouse gutter structure. Background Technology

[0002] A greenhouse is a type of greenhouse, also known as a hothouse. It is a facility that allows light to pass through while maintaining heat (or providing additional heating) for cultivating plants. During seasons unsuitable for plant growth, it provides a growing period and increases yield. It is primarily used for cultivating or raising seedlings of warm-weather vegetables, flowers, and trees during cold seasons. Greenhouses come in many varieties, categorized by different roof frame materials, lighting materials, shapes, and heating conditions.

[0003] However, because glass is easily soiled and broken and difficult to clean, when a lot of dust accumulates on the greenhouse roof, it can affect the light and temperature inside the greenhouse, thus impacting the growth of crops. Conversely, when the outside temperature of the greenhouse is too high, the good light transmission of the glass can cause the inside temperature to become too high, which can also affect the growth of crops.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to install an external shading system on the outside of the greenhouse to provide shade and cool down the greenhouse. However, the greenhouse roof also requires daily maintenance and repair facilities and equipment. However, the existing greenhouse gutters cannot simultaneously install an external shading system and roof cleaning equipment.

[0005] In the prior art, the patent with authorization announcement number CN205189276U discloses a utility model patent for a gutter. However, the technical solution of this patent has a complex structure. The two condensate receiving parts cannot collect the condensate into the cavity structure in the middle. As a result, if the condensate exceeds the condensate receiving parts, it will flow into the greenhouse and affect the plants or other things in the greenhouse. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of this, the present invention provides a greenhouse gutter structure to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution:

[0008] This utility model provides a greenhouse gutter structure, including a U-shaped lower shell. Symmetrically arranged on the upper inner side of the U-shaped lower shell are gutter top bending plates and gutter top horizontal plates connected between the bending plates. The U-shaped lower shell, gutter top bending plates, and gutter top horizontal plates enclose a gutter cavity. Upper vertical plates are connected to both ends of the gutter top horizontal plates, with the lower end of the upper vertical plates connected to the gutter top bending plates. An outwardly extending upper pressure plate for installing glass is provided at the upper end of the gutter top bending plates, and an arc-shaped adhesive strip locking groove is provided at the connection between the upper pressure plate and the gutter top bending plates. A bolt connection groove is provided at the center line of the gutter top horizontal plates, and track grooves for gutter cleaning vehicles are provided on both sides of the bolt connection groove on the gutter top horizontal plates. The gutter top bending plates, upper vertical plates, and the extension of the U-shaped lower shell constitute a condensation collection and drainage trough, with multiple drainage holes spaced apart at the bottom of the condensation collection and drainage trough.

[0009] In the above-mentioned greenhouse gutter structure, as a preferred embodiment, the inner side of the upper end of the U-shaped lower shell is provided with a hanging inner protrusion for hanging water trough hooks.

[0010] In the above-mentioned greenhouse gutter structure, as a preferred embodiment, a side reinforcing strip is provided on the inner side wall near the upper part of the U-shaped lower shell.

[0011] In the above-mentioned greenhouse gutter structure, as a preferred embodiment, a connecting cavity is provided below both ends of the horizontal plate at the top of the gutter. The connecting cavity is a hollow structure with a triangular cross-section, formed by the gutter top bending plate, the gutter top horizontal plate, and the upper vertical plate.

[0012] In the above-mentioned greenhouse gutter structure, as a preferred embodiment, the top of the connecting cavity is provided with a downwardly protruding blocking block.

[0013] In the above-mentioned greenhouse gutter structure, as a preferred embodiment, a water gutter hook blocking block is provided on the outer wall of the gutter top bending plate that constitutes the condensation collection and drainage trough.

[0014] In the above-mentioned greenhouse gutter structure, as a preferred option, the bottom of the U-shaped lower shell is designed with a thickened layer.

[0015] In the aforementioned greenhouse gutter structure, as a preferred embodiment, the outer wall of the adhesive strip retaining groove is provided with an adhesive strip retaining block for installing the gutter glass under gasket.

[0016] This utility model provides a greenhouse gutter structure, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] The greenhouse gutter structure provided by this utility model has the advantages of simple structure and convenient implementation. Through structural design, the gutter structure is made simpler while meeting the requirements of strength and practicality, which facilitates subsequent processing and manufacturing. The bottom of the dew collection and drainage channel of the gutter structure is provided with drainage holes, which can collect dew on the inside of the greenhouse and guide the collected dew into the inner cavity of the gutter for discharge, thus avoiding the accumulation of dew in the dew collection and drainage channel.

[0018] The individual gutter units are connected by a connecting cavity and matching connectors. The blocking block design at the top of the connecting cavity simplifies the assembly of connectors between gutter units and improves expansion flexibility. The triangular structure of the connecting cavity can increase the strength of the gutter structure and reduce its complexity. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure end face provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall structure provided for an embodiment of the present utility model; Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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 only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

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

[0023] The numbers in the diagram represent the following: 1 is the side plate of the bracket, 2 is the bottom plate of the bracket, 2-1 is the mounting hole, 3 is the bracket reinforcing plate, 4 is the U-shaped lower shell, 5 is the inner cavity of the gutter, 6 is the side reinforcing strip, 7 is the inner protrusion of the hook, 8 is the top bending plate of the gutter, 9 is the upper upright plate, 10 is the water tank hook blocking block, 11 is the blocking block, 12 is the rubber strip clamping groove, 13 is the upper pressure plate, 14 is the top horizontal plate of the gutter, 15 is the bolt connection groove, 16 is the rubber strip clamping block, 17 is the drainage hole, 18 is the connection cavity, and 19 is the condensation drainage trough.

[0024] The following describes exemplary embodiments of this utility model in conjunction with specific circumstances:

[0025] like Figures 1 to 2As shown, this utility model provides a greenhouse gutter structure, including a U-shaped lower shell 4, which is made of aluminum alloy. Two gutter top bending plates 8 and a gutter top horizontal plate 14 connecting the two gutter top bending plates 8 are symmetrically arranged on the upper part of the inner side of the U-shaped lower shell 4. The U-shaped lower shell 4, the gutter top bending plates 8, and the gutter top horizontal plate 14 enclose a gutter cavity 5, which can be used as a drainage pipe to discharge rainwater or condensate from inside the greenhouse.

[0026] Upper vertical plates 9 are connected to both ends of the horizontal plate 14 at the top of the gutter. The lower end of the upper vertical plate 9 is connected to the bent plate 4 at the top of the gutter. The upper end of the bent plate 8 at the top of the gutter is provided with an upper pressure plate 13 that extends outward for installing glass. An arc-shaped rubber strip retaining groove 12 is provided at the connection between the upper pressure plate 13 and the bent plate 8 at the top of the gutter. The rubber strip retaining groove 12 is used to install a sealing rubber strip. A rubber strip retaining block 16 is provided on the outer wall of the rubber strip retaining groove 12 for installing the gutter glass under gasket. The rubber retaining block 16 has a dovetail structure or a rectangular structure. The dovetail structure design can more firmly retain the gutter glass under gasket and effectively prevent the under gasket from falling off. The rectangular structure design facilitates the replacement of the gutter glass under gasket.

[0027] A bolt connection groove 15 is provided at the center line of the horizontal plate 14 of the gutter top. The bolt connection groove 15 is composed of two symmetrically arranged L-shaped bent plates. The bolt connection groove 15 is used to install bolts for the steel base of the external sunshade. Track grooves for use by gutter cleaning vehicles are provided on the horizontal plate 14 of the gutter top on both sides of the bolt connection groove 15. The track grooves can also be used to collect rainwater and drain it away along the track grooves. The gutter top bent plate 8, the upper upright plate 9 and the extension of the U-shaped lower shell 4 form a condensation drainage channel 19. Multiple drainage holes 17 are provided at intervals at the bottom of the condensation drainage channel 19.

[0028] A connecting cavity 18 is provided below both ends of the horizontal plate 14 at the top of the gutter. The connecting cavity 18 is a hollow structure with a triangular cross section formed by the gutter top bending plate 8, the gutter top horizontal plate 14 and the upper vertical plate 9. The above-mentioned triangular hollow structure can not only meet the connection of adjacent gutter structural units, but also improve the structural strength of the gutter without increasing the structural complexity.

[0029] An inner protrusion 7 for attaching a sink hook is provided on the inner side of the upper end of the U-shaped lower housing 4. The inner protrusion 7 has a semi-circular structure. The inner protrusion 7 cooperates with the sink hook blocking block 10 located on the outer side of the upper upright plate 9 to lock and fix the sink hook. The sink hook blocking block 10 is located on the outer wall of the gutter top bending plate 8 that constitutes the condensate drainage trough 19, and its cross-section is a right triangle, which can lock one end of the sink hook.

[0030] Side reinforcing strips 6 are provided on the inner sidewall near the upper part of the U-shaped lower housing 4. These side reinforcing strips 6 increase the overall structural strength of the U-shaped lower housing 4 and also serve as a connection point for a support base used to fix the gutter. The support base includes a bracket base plate 2, two bracket side plates 1 mounted on the bracket base plate 2, and a bracket reinforcing plate 3 connecting the bracket base plate 2 and the bracket side plates 1. Mounting holes 2-1 for fixing the support base are provided on the bracket base 2. The support side plates 1 of the support base are fitted against the outer side of the U-shaped lower housing and connected using multiple screws, with the screw installation positions corresponding to the side reinforcing strips 6.

[0031] A downward protruding blocking block 11 is provided on the top inner side of the connecting cavity 18. The blocking block 11 can limit the connector connecting the two gutter units, preventing the connector from being unable to be limited during the process of connecting the gutter and the connector with screws, which would cause inconvenience in assembly.

[0032] The gutter structure is made of extruded aluminum. The bottom of the U-shaped lower shell 4 of the gutter structure is thickened, which increases the support strength of the bottom of the gutter. At the same time, the side reinforcing strips 6 set on the inner side wall of the U-shaped lower shell 4 make the support of the lower part of the gutter more stable.

[0033] It should be noted that the track trough can collect and discharge rainwater, which is then discharged through the drainage pipes set at both ends of the greenhouse. Alternatively, holes can be drilled in the track trough to introduce rainwater into the inner cavity 5 of the gutter. Thus, part of the collected rainwater is discharged through the track trough, and the other part is discharged into the inner cavity 5 of the gutter.

[0034] Finally, it should be noted that in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0035] The above examples illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this utility model. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this utility model. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A greenhouse gutter structure, comprising a U-shaped lower shell, characterized in that: The upper inner side of the U-shaped lower shell is symmetrically equipped with a gutter top bending plate and a gutter top horizontal plate connecting the two bending plates. The U-shaped lower shell, the gutter top bending plate, and the gutter top horizontal plate enclose a gutter cavity. Upper vertical plates are connected to both ends of the gutter top horizontal plate, and the lower end of the upper vertical plate is connected to the gutter top bending plate. An outwardly extending upper pressure plate for installing glass is provided at the upper end of the gutter top bending plate, and an arc-shaped adhesive strip retaining groove is provided at the connection between the upper pressure plate and the gutter top bending plate. The gutter top horizontal plate has a bolt connection groove at its center line, and track grooves for use by the gutter cleaning vehicle are provided on both sides of the bolt connection groove on the gutter top horizontal plate. The gutter top bending plate, the upper vertical plate and the extension of the U-shaped lower shell form a condensation drainage trough, and multiple drainage holes are provided at intervals at the bottom of the condensation drainage trough. A connecting cavity is provided at both ends of the gutter top horizontal plate, and the connecting cavity is a hollow cavity structure with a triangular cross section formed by the gutter top bending plate, the gutter top horizontal plate and the upper vertical plate.

2. The greenhouse gutter structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the upper end of the U-shaped lower shell is provided with a hooking protrusion for attaching a water tank hook.

3. The greenhouse gutter structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Side reinforcing strips are provided on the inner sidewall near the upper part of the U-shaped lower housing.

4. The greenhouse gutter structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the connecting cavity is provided with a downward-protruding blocking block.

5. The greenhouse gutter structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water tank hook blocking block is provided on the outer wall of the gutter top bending plate that constitutes the condensation drainage trough.

6. The greenhouse gutter structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the U-shaped lower shell is thickened.

7. The greenhouse gutter structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the adhesive strip clamping groove is provided with an adhesive strip clamping block for installing the gutter glass under gasket.

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    CN205189276U