Rainwater collecting module convenient to expand

By introducing an extension plate and rain channel structure into the rainwater harvesting module, the problem of inconvenient expansion of the top plate is solved, thereby improving the rainwater harvesting efficiency and facilitating the cleaning of sediments, ensuring efficient rainwater collection and cleanliness.

CN224063561UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31SUZHOU FENGHONGLI ECOLOGICAL TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-18
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

The top plate of the existing rainwater harvesting module is not easy to expand, resulting in low rainwater harvesting efficiency.

Method used

An easily expandable rainwater collection module was designed. By setting an extension plate and a rain guide channel on the rainwater collection hopper, the extension plate is fixed in the rain guide channel with bolts, which can expand the rainwater collection area. The rainwater is introduced into the rainwater tank through the rain guide channel and the through channel. The side of the rainwater tank is provided with a sewage discharge window, and the sediment is easily cleaned by a U-shaped sealing plate and screw structure.

Benefits of technology

It improves rainwater collection efficiency, facilitates the expansion of rainwater catchment area, and makes it easier to clean sediment, ensuring the cleanliness of rainwater.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a rainwater collection module convenient to expand, and relates to the technical field of rainwater collection. The rainwater collecting box comprises a box body, side grooves are symmetrically formed in the two sides of the box body, a top groove is formed in the top of the box body, and a rainwater box is placed in the box body below the top groove. The expansion plate slides upwards along the rain guide groove, the upper end of the bolt is screwed into the threaded hole formed in the bottom of the lower end of the expansion plate, and the expansion plate is locked and fixed in the rain guide groove, so that the rain receiving area of the rainwater collecting hopper can be expanded through the expansion plate, operation is convenient, the rainwater collecting efficiency can be improved, and the rainwater collecting efficiency is improved. The rainwater box is moved out of the box body, the filtering frame can be taken out of the rainwater box, personnel can conveniently clean the interior of the filtering frame, a screw rod is rotated anticlockwise to drive a U-shaped sealing plate to move towards the position away from a sewage discharging window, the sewage discharging window can be opened, and therefore the personnel can conveniently clean sediments at the bottom of the rainwater box; and the use effect is better.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of rainwater harvesting technology, and in particular relates to a rainwater harvesting module that is easy to expand. Background Technology

[0002] A rainwater harvesting module is a modular device that collects rainwater according to demand and then treats the collected rainwater to meet usage standards. A search revealed patent application number 202121564592.1, which discloses a roof rainwater harvesting module, including a top plate and a filtering mechanism. The filtering mechanism is located at the bottom of the top plate, and a water storage tank is located below the filtering mechanism. A supporting mechanism is provided between the top plate and the water storage tank. The supporting mechanism includes two supporting cylinders, both located at the bottom of the top plate, with their top ends fixedly connected to the bottom of the top plate. A supporting base column is inserted and connected to the bottom of each of the two supporting cylinders, located at the top of the water storage tank, with its bottom end fixedly connected to the top of the water storage tank.

[0003] However, during actual use, the applicant found that the top plate of its rainwater harvesting module, which is used to collect rainwater, is not easy to expand, thus failing to improve the rainwater collection efficiency. In view of this, we propose a rainwater harvesting module that is easy to expand. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] This utility model is an easily expandable rainwater collection module, including a box body. Side grooves are symmetrically formed on both sides of the box body, and a top groove is formed on the top of the box body. A rainwater tank is placed in the box body below the top groove. A drainage branch pipe is fixedly installed on one side of the rainwater tank, and a valve is fitted onto the drainage branch pipe. A sewage discharge window is formed on the other side of the rainwater tank, and the sewage discharge window is sealed by a U-shaped sealing plate. A filter frame is held in the upper part of the rainwater tank. A rainwater collection hopper is fixed on the top of the box body. A through groove is formed in the middle of the rainwater collection hopper, and the through groove communicates with the top groove. Rain guide grooves are symmetrically inclined on both sides of the upper part of the rainwater collection hopper, and the rain guide grooves communicate with the through grooves. An extension plate is slidably installed in the rain guide groove, and the extension plate is locked and fixed in the rain guide groove by bolts.

[0006] Preferably, the rainwater tank has symmetrical guide grooves on its front and rear sides, and the two ends of the U-shaped sealing plate slide along the guide grooves.

[0007] Preferably, a nut seat is fixedly provided at the center of the top of the U-shaped sealing plate, and a screw rod is threaded through the nut seat. One end of the screw rod is rotatably connected to the rainwater tank through a bearing, and a hand crank is fixedly provided at the other end of the screw rod.

[0008] Preferably, a sealing gasket is fixed on the inner wall of the U-shaped sealing plate, the sealing gasket abuts against the outer wall of the rainwater tank, and the bottom of the sewage discharge window is flush with the bottom of the inner side of the rainwater tank.

[0009] Preferably, the rainwater collection hopper is fixed to the top of the box by a support column provided on its outer wall, and a buckle groove is provided at the bottom of the upper end of the extension plate.

[0010] Preferably, the top of the rainwater tank is symmetrically provided with slots, the upper part of the filter frame is symmetrically provided with handles on both sides, and the handles are locked in the slots. The rainwater tank is symmetrically fixed with handles on both sides.

[0011] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] This utility model discloses an easily expandable rainwater collection module. By sliding an expansion plate upward along the rain guide groove and screwing the upper end of a bolt into the threaded hole at the bottom of the expansion plate, the expansion plate is locked and fixed in the rain guide groove. The rainwater collection area of ​​the rainwater collection hopper can be expanded by the expansion plate. The operation is convenient and can improve the rainwater collection efficiency. By removing the rainwater tank from the tank body, the filter frame can be removed from the rainwater tank, making it easy for personnel to clean the inside of the filter frame. By rotating the screw counterclockwise, the U-shaped sealing plate can be moved away from the drain window, which can open the drain window, making it easy for personnel to clean the sediment at the bottom of the rainwater tank, thus improving the use effect. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0014] Fig. 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a rainwater harvesting module that is easy to expand according to this utility model;

[0015] Fig. 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a rainwater harvesting module that is easy to expand according to this utility model;

[0016] Fig. 3 This is an exploded view of the rainwater tank and filter frame in a rainwater harvesting module that is easy to expand according to this utility model.

[0017] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0018] 1. Box body; 11. Side groove; 12. Top groove; 2. Rainwater collection hopper; 21. Support column; 22. Through groove; 23. Rain guide groove; 3. Extension plate; 31. Clip groove; 4. Rainwater tank; 41. Handle; 42. Drainage branch pipe; 43. Card slot; 44. Sewage window; 45. Guide slide; 5. Valve; 6. Bolt; 7. Filter frame; 71. Handle; 8. U-shaped sealing plate; 81. Nut seat; 9. Screw; 91. Hand crank; 10. Sealing gasket. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] Please see Figs. 1-3 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution:

[0021] An easily expandable rainwater harvesting module includes a housing 1. Side grooves 11 are symmetrically formed on both sides of the housing 1, and a top groove 12 is formed on the top of the housing 1. A rainwater tank 4 is placed inside the housing 1 below the top groove 12. A drainage branch pipe 42 is fixedly installed on one side of the rainwater tank 4, and a valve 5 is fitted onto the drainage branch pipe 42. A filter frame 7 is held in place on the upper part of the rainwater tank 4. Slots 43 are symmetrically formed on the top of the rainwater tank 4. Handles 71 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the upper part of the filter frame 7 and are engaged in the slots 43. Handles 41 are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the rainwater tank 4. A rainwater collection hopper 2 is fixedly installed on the top of the housing 1, and the rainwater collection hopper 2 extends through its outer wall. The support column 21 is fixed to the top of the box 1. A through groove 22 is opened in the middle of the rainwater collection hopper 2, and the through groove 22 is connected to the top groove 12. Rain guide grooves 23 are symmetrically and obliquely opened on both sides of the upper part of the rainwater collection hopper 2, and the rain guide grooves 23 are connected to the through groove 22. An extension plate 3 is slidably installed in the rain guide groove 23, and the extension plate 3 is locked and fixed in the rain guide groove 23 by bolts 6. A buckle groove 31 is opened at the bottom of the upper end of the extension plate 3. By sliding the extension plate 3 upward along the rain guide groove 23 and screwing the upper end of the bolt 6 into the threaded hole opened at the bottom of the lower end of the extension plate 3, the extension plate 3 is locked and fixed in the rain guide groove 23, and rainwater can be collected through the extension plate 3. The rainwater collection hopper 2 expands its rainwater receiving area, making operation convenient and improving rainwater collection efficiency. By removing the rainwater tank 4 from the tank 1, the filter frame 7 can be removed from the rainwater tank 4, facilitating cleaning of the inside of the filter frame 7. In use, rainwater can be collected through the rainwater collection hopper 2 during rainy days. Rainwater falling on the rainwater collection hopper 2 can fall into the filter frame 7 through the through groove 22 and the top groove 12, and after being filtered by the filter frame 7, it enters the rainwater tank 4 for collection. When it is necessary to expand the rainwater receiving area of ​​the rainwater collection hopper 2, the expansion plate 3 can be pulled outward along the rain guide groove 23 by manually fastening the fastening groove 31 and tightening one end of the bolt 6. Screw the extension plate 3 into the threaded hole at the bottom to fix the extension plate 3. The rainwater collection area of ​​the rainwater collection hopper 2 can be expanded by the extension plate 3, so that the rainwater falling on the extension plate 3 can enter the rain guide channel 23 along the extension plate 3 and then enter the through channel 22. The rainwater filtered by the filter frame 7 can settle inside the rainwater tank 4, making the rainwater cleaner. When the rainwater in the rainwater tank 4 needs to be used, the rainwater can be discharged through the drain branch pipe 42 by manually opening the valve 5. After a period of time, the rainwater tank 4 can be slid out from the side of the tank body 1 and the filter frame 7 can be removed from the rainwater tank 4 for cleaning.

[0022] A drain window 44 is provided on the other side of the rainwater tank 4. The bottom of the drain window 44 is flush with the bottom of the inner side of the rainwater tank 4. The drain window 44 is sealed by a U-shaped sealing plate 8. Guide grooves 45 are symmetrically provided on the front and rear sides of the rainwater tank 4. The two ends of the U-shaped sealing plate 8 slide along the guide grooves 45. A nut seat 81 is fixedly provided at the center of the top of the U-shaped sealing plate 8. A screw 9 is threaded through the nut seat 81. One end of the screw 9 is rotatably connected to the rainwater tank 4 through a bearing, and a hand crank 91 is fixedly provided at the other end of the screw 9. A sealing gasket 10 is fixed on the inner wall of the U-shaped sealing plate 8 to seal. The pad 10 abuts against the outer wall of the rainwater tank 4. By rotating the screw 9 counterclockwise, the U-shaped sealing plate 8 is moved away from the drain window 44, which opens the drain window 44, making it easier for personnel to clean the sediment at the bottom of the rainwater tank 4 and improving the working effect. After removing the filter frame 7 from the rainwater tank 4, the screw 9 can be rotated counterclockwise by rotating the hand crank 91. The rotation of the screw 9 will move the U-shaped sealing plate 8 away from the drain window 44, opening the drain window 44. At this time, personnel can clean the sediment at the bottom of the inside of the rainwater tank 4 from the drain window 44.

[0023] Working principle: During use, rainwater can be collected through the rainwater collection hopper 2 in rainy weather. Rainwater falling on the rainwater collection hopper 2 can fall into the filter frame 7 through the through groove 22 and the top groove 12, and after being filtered by the filter frame 7, it enters the rainwater tank 4 for collection. When it is necessary to expand the rainwater collection area of ​​the rainwater collection hopper 2, the extension plate 3 can be manually fastened by the latch groove 31 and pulled outward along the rain guide groove 23. One end of the bolt 6 is screwed into the threaded hole at the bottom of the extension plate 3 to fix the extension plate 3. The rainwater collection area of ​​the rainwater collection hopper 2 can be expanded through the extension plate 3, so that the rainwater falling on the extension plate 3 can enter the rain guide groove 23 along the extension plate 3 and then enter the through groove 22. In section 2, rainwater filtered by filter frame 7 can settle inside rainwater tank 4, making the rainwater cleaner. When rainwater in rainwater tank 4 needs to be used, valve 5 can be manually opened to allow rainwater to be discharged through drain branch pipe 42. After a period of time, rainwater tank 4 can be slid out from the side of tank body 1 and filter frame 7 can be removed from rainwater tank 4 for cleaning. After removing filter frame 7 from rainwater tank 4, the screw 9 can be rotated counterclockwise by turning hand crank 91. Rotation of screw 9 can move U-shaped sealing plate 8 to the side away from drain window 44, opening drain window 44. At this time, personnel can clean the sediment at the bottom of the inside of rainwater tank 4 from drain window 44.

[0024] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0025] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and do not limit the present utility model. Any modifications to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or equivalent substitutions of some of the technical features shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A stormwater harvesting module that facilitates expansion, comprising a tank (1), characterised in that: The both sides of the box (1) are symmetrically provided with side grooves (11), the top of the box (1) is provided with a top groove (12), a rainwater tank (4) is placed in the box (1) below the top groove (12), a drainage branch pipe (42) is fixedly arranged on one side of the rainwater tank (4), a valve (5) is sleeved and fixed on the drainage branch pipe (42), a sewage window (44) is formed on the other side of the rainwater tank (4), the sewage window (44) is sealed by a U-shaped sealing plate (8), a filter frame (7) is clamped on the upper part of the rainwater tank (4), a rainwater collecting hopper (2) is fixed above the box (1), a through groove (22) is formed in the middle of the rainwater collecting hopper (2), and the through groove (22) is communicated with the top groove (12), guide rain grooves (23) are symmetrically and obliquely formed on the both sides of the upper part of the rainwater collecting hopper (2), the guide rain grooves (23) are communicated with the through groove (22), and an expansion plate (3) is slidably arranged in the guide rain groove (23), and the expansion plate (3) is locked and fixed in the guide rain groove (23) by bolts (6).

2. A modular stormwater harvesting system according to claim 1, wherein, The front and back sides of the rainwater tank (4) are symmetrically provided with guide sliding grooves (45), and the both ends of the U-shaped sealing plate (8) slide along the guide sliding grooves (45).

3. A modular stormwater harvesting system according to claim 2, wherein, A nut seat (81) is fixedly arranged at the central position of the top of the U-shaped sealing plate (8), a screw rod (9) is threadedly penetrated in the nut seat (81), one end of the screw rod (9) is rotatably connected to the rainwater tank (4) through a bearing, and the other end of the screw rod (9) is fixedly provided with a hand crank (91).

4. A modular stormwater harvesting system according to claim 3, wherein, A sealing gasket (10) is fixed on the inner wall of the U-shaped sealing plate (8), the sealing gasket (10) abuts against the outer wall of the rainwater tank (4), and the bottom of the sewage window (44) is flush with the bottom of the inner side of the rainwater tank (4).

5. The modular stormwater collection system of claim 1, wherein, The rainwater collecting hopper (2) is fixed on the top of the box (1) by the support columns (21) arranged on the outer wall thereof, and a buckle groove (31) is formed in the bottom of the upper end of the expansion plate (3).

6. The modular stormwater collection system of claim 1, wherein, The top of the rainwater tank (4) is symmetrically provided with clamping grooves (43), handles (71) are symmetrically arranged on the both sides of the upper part of the filter frame (7), and the handles (71) are clamped in the clamping grooves (43), and handles (41) are fixedly arranged on the both sides of the rainwater tank (4).

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