Artificial water vapor trapping and transmission and distribution device based on bionic structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses an artificial water vapor trapping and distribution device based on a bionic structure, which comprises a frame, the top of the frame is connected with a mounting pipe through a rotary connecting piece, and the inner cavity of the mounting pipe is provided with a trapping assembly for trapping water vapor in the air. A follow-up assembly capable of rotating the mounting pipe along with the change of the wind direction is arranged at the end of the mounting pipe, a storage tank used for storing water is arranged in an inner cavity of the frame, and a water collecting assembly used for collecting water drops obtained by the trapping assembly and inputting the water drops into the storage tank is arranged in an inner cavity of the mounting pipe. The follow-up assembly is arranged, the surface area of the arrow tail is larger than that of an arrow, when wind blows over, under the action of wind power, the installation pipe rotates along with the change of the wind direction, the trapping assembly faces the wind at the optimal angle all the time, the water vapor trapping efficiency is improved, surrounding water vapor resources can be fully utilized, and the water collecting efficiency and effect are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of artificial water vapor capture and distribution devices based on biomimetic structures, specifically an artificial water vapor capture and distribution device based on a biomimetic structure. Background Technology

[0002] Chinese Patent CN222586069U discloses a membrane separation device for collecting water vapor and oxygen from the air. The device includes a main body, a water vapor collection device, and an oxygen separation device. The water vapor collection device is located inside the main body at the front, and the oxygen separation device is located inside the main body at the rear. The main body includes a shell. An air inlet is fixedly connected to the upper front of the shell. A storage tank is fixedly connected to the rear side of one side of the shell. A first inspection port is fixedly connected to the front of the top of the shell, and a second inspection port is fixedly connected to the rear of the top of the shell. This utility model provides a membrane separation device for collecting water vapor and oxygen from the air by setting a main body with multiple inspection ports for device maintenance, effectively separating moisture from the air using the water vapor collection device, and separating oxygen from the air using the oxygen separation device.

[0003] The membrane separation device for collecting water vapor and oxygen from the air described above has some problems in use. The water vapor collection device mainly collects water vapor by introducing air through the air inlet. The fixed and single position of the air inlet determines that the direction of air entering the collection chamber is relatively fixed. This means that in practical applications, for example, the wind direction is not consistent in each season. As a result, the water vapor collection device may not always face the wind at the optimal angle, thus failing to make full use of the surrounding water vapor resources and reducing the water collection efficiency and effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an artificial water vapor capture and distribution device based on a biomimetic structure to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] An artificial water vapor capture and distribution device based on a biomimetic structure includes a frame, with an installation pipe connected to the top of the frame via a rotating connector. The inner cavity of the installation pipe is provided with a capture component for capturing water vapor in the air. The end of the installation pipe is provided with a follower component that can rotate the installation pipe together with changes in wind direction. The inner cavity of the frame is provided with a storage tank for storing water. The inner cavity of the installation pipe is provided with a water collection component for collecting water droplets captured by the capture component and inputting them into the storage tank. The inside of the storage tank is provided with a distribution component for transporting the water accumulated inside to the outside.

[0007] The follower component includes connecting brackets fixedly installed at both ends of the mounting tube. An arrow is fixedly connected to the front end of the connecting bracket located on the front side of the mounting tube, and an arrow tail is fixedly connected to the rear end of the connecting bracket located on the rear side of the mounting tube. The surface area of ​​the arrow tail is larger than that of the arrowhead.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the trapping assembly includes several sets of protrusions fixedly installed on the inner wall surface of the installation tube, each protrusion having a main spike fixedly connected to its top, and the surface of the installation tube being provided with a superhydrophobic layer.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the rotating connector includes a bearing fixedly installed on the top of the frame, a connecting pipe fixedly inserted into the inner ring of the bearing, an arc-shaped plate fixedly connected to the top of the connecting pipe, the inner cavity of the arc-shaped plate corresponding to the surface of the mounting pipe, and fixing parts for fixing the mounting pipe are provided at both ends of the arc-shaped plate.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the fixing component includes fixing plates fixedly installed at both ends of the arc-shaped plate, and fixing bolts are threaded to the opposite ends of the two sets of fixing plates, with the ends of the two sets of fixing bolts respectively abutting against the surface of the mounting tube.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the distribution assembly includes a partition fixedly installed inside the lower part of the storage tank. The interior of the storage tank is divided into an upper inner cavity and a lower inner cavity by the partition. A water pump is installed on the bottom inner wall of the storage tank and below the partition. The suction end of the water pump is connected to a connecting pipe. The other end of the connecting pipe passes through the partition upward and bends downward. The other end of the connecting pipe is connected to a horn pipe. The output end of the water pump is connected to an output pipe. The other end of the output pipe passes through the storage tank and is connected to a valve.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the water collection assembly includes a water collection trough formed on the inner wall of the bottom of the installation pipe and arranged along the length direction. The cross-section of the water collection trough is arranged in an inverted trapezoidal shape. A guide groove is formed between two adjacent sets of protrusions and arranged along the inner wall of the installation pipe. The inner cavity of the guide groove is connected to the inner cavity of the water collection trough. The bottom of the water collection trough is connected to a water outlet pipe, and the end of the water outlet pipe can extend downward to the inner cavity of the storage tank.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. By setting up a follow-up component, the surface area of ​​the arrow tail is larger than that of the arrowhead. When the wind blows, the installation pipe rotates with the wind direction under the action of the wind force, so that the collection component always faces the wind at the best angle, improving the water vapor collection efficiency. In this way, the surrounding water vapor resources can be fully utilized, improving the water collection efficiency and effect.

[0015] 2. By setting up fasteners and tightening the fixing bolts, the installation tube can be firmly fixed to the arc plate, preventing the installation tube from loosening during rotation. It also facilitates the separation of the installation tube from the frame, allowing the installation tube and the frame to be packaged separately, reducing the overall transportation volume, making more effective use of transportation space, and reducing transportation costs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the artificial water vapor capture and distribution device based on a biomimetic structure according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation position structure of the bearing of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mounting tube of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation tube of this utility model from another perspective;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the storage tank of this utility model.

[0021] In the picture:

[0022] 100. Framework;

[0023] 200. Storage tank; 201. Baffle plate; 202. Connecting pipe; 203. Horn pipe; 204. Water pump; 205. Valve; 206. Output pipe;

[0024] 300. Curved plate; 301. Fixing bolt; 302. Fixing plate; 303. Connecting pipe; 304. Bearing;

[0025] 400. Installation pipe; 401. Guide groove; 402. Protrusion; 403. Main spike; 404. Superhydrophobic layer; 405. Connecting frame; 406. Arrowhead; 407. Arrow tail; 409. Water outlet pipe; 410. Water collection tank. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] Please see Figure 1-5This embodiment provides an artificial water vapor capture and distribution device based on a biomimetic structure, including a frame 100. The top of the frame 100 is connected to an installation pipe 400 via a rotating connector. The inner cavity of the installation pipe 400 is provided with a capture component for capturing water vapor in the air. The end of the installation pipe 400 is provided with a follower component that can rotate the installation pipe 400 together with the change of wind direction. The inner cavity of the frame 100 is provided with a storage tank 200 for storing water. The inner cavity of the installation pipe 400 is provided with a water collection component for collecting water droplets obtained by the capture component and inputting them into the storage tank 200. The inside of the storage tank 200 is provided with a distribution component for transporting the water stored inside to the outside.

[0028] The follow-up component includes connecting brackets 405 fixedly installed at both ends of the installation pipe 400. An arrow 406 is fixedly connected to the front end of the connecting bracket 405 located on the front side of the installation pipe 400, and an arrow tail 407 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the connecting bracket 405 located on the rear side of the installation pipe 400. The surface area of ​​the arrow tail 407 is larger than that of the arrow 406. With the setting of the follow-up component, the surface area of ​​the arrow tail 407 is larger than that of the arrow 406. When the wind blows, the installation pipe 400 rotates with the wind direction under the action of the wind force, so that the collection component always faces the wind at the best angle, improving the water vapor collection efficiency, thereby making full use of the surrounding water vapor resources and improving the water collection efficiency and effect.

[0029] The trapping assembly includes several sets of protrusions 402 fixedly installed on the inner wall surface of the mounting tube 400. Each protrusion 402 is fixedly connected to a main spike 403. The surface of the mounting tube 400 is provided with a superhydrophobic layer 404. By setting the trapping assembly, the protrusions 402 and the main spikes 403 increase the surface area of ​​the inner wall of the mounting tube 400, providing more sites for water vapor condensation. The superhydrophobic layer 404 helps the condensed water droplets to roll and be collected, thus improving the water vapor trapping efficiency.

[0030] The superhydrophobic layer 404 is formed by one or more of polytetrafluoroethylene, graphene, and silicon dioxide nanoparticles.

[0031] The rotating connector includes a bearing 304 fixedly installed on the top of the frame 100. A connecting pipe 303 is fixedly inserted into the inner ring of the bearing 304. An arc-shaped plate 300 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting pipe 303. The inner cavity of the arc-shaped plate 300 is correspondingly arranged with the surface of the mounting pipe 400. Fixing members for fixing the mounting pipe 400 are provided at both ends of the arc-shaped plate 300. Through the setting of the rotating connector, the bearing 304 and the connecting pipe 303 enable the mounting pipe 400 to rotate flexibly. The arc-shaped plate 300 and the surface of the mounting pipe 400 correspond to each other, ensuring the stability and sealing of the mounting pipe 400 when it rotates.

[0032] The fasteners include fixing plates 302 fixedly installed at both ends of the arc plate 300. Each set of fixing plates 302 has a fixing bolt 301 threadedly connected to its opposite end. The ends of the two sets of fixing bolts 301 abut against the surface of the mounting tube 400. By tightening the fixing bolts 301, the mounting tube 400 can be firmly fixed to the arc plate 300, preventing the mounting tube 400 from loosening during rotation. It also facilitates the separation of the mounting tube 400 from the frame 100, allowing the mounting tube 400 and the frame 100 to be packaged separately, reducing the overall transportation volume, making more effective use of transportation space, and reducing transportation costs.

[0033] The distribution assembly includes a partition 201 fixedly installed inside the storage tank 200. The interior of the storage tank 200 is divided into an upper inner cavity and a lower inner cavity by the partition 201. A water pump 204 is installed on the bottom inner wall of the storage tank 200 and below the partition 201. The suction end of the water pump 204 is connected to a connecting pipe 202. The other end of the connecting pipe 202 passes through the partition 201 upward and bends downward. The other end of the connecting pipe 202 is connected to a bell pipe 203. The output end of the water pump 204 is connected to an output pipe 206. The other end of the output pipe 206 passes through the storage tank 200 and is connected to a valve 205. Through the arrangement of the distribution assembly, the partition 201 divides the storage tank 200 into an upper inner cavity and a lower inner cavity, allowing water to be stored in layers within the storage tank 200. The distribution assembly, consisting of the water pump 204 and the connecting pipe 202, can stably deliver water to the outside. The valve 205 can control the flow of water, facilitating water use.

[0034] The water collection component includes a water collection trough 410 located on the inner wall of the bottom of the installation pipe 400 and arranged along its length. The cross-section of the water collection trough 410 is arranged in an inverted trapezoidal shape. A guide groove 401 is provided between two adjacent sets of protrusions 402 and is arranged along the inner wall of the installation pipe 400. The inner cavity of the guide groove 401 is connected to the inner cavity of the water collection trough 410. The bottom of the water collection trough 410 is connected to a water outlet pipe 409. The end of the water outlet pipe 409 can extend downward to the inner cavity of the storage tank 200. Through the arrangement of the water collection component, the water collection trough 410 and the guide groove 401 can effectively collect the water droplets obtained by the collection component and guide the water droplets into the storage tank 200 through the water outlet pipe 409, realizing the efficient conversion of water vapor collection into water storage. Furthermore, the inverted trapezoidal cross-section design of the water collection trough 410 is conducive to the collection and flow of water droplets, improving the water collection efficiency.

[0035] Working principle;

[0036] First, insert the connecting tube 303 into the inner ring of the bearing 304, then place the mounting tube 400 in the inner cavity of the arc plate 300, and tighten the fixing bolt 301 on the fixing plate 302 so that its end abuts against the surface of the mounting tube 400, thus completing the installation of the mounting tube 400.

[0037] The connecting bracket 405 of the follow-up component is fixedly installed at both ends of the mounting tube 400. The front end of the connecting bracket 405 located on the front side of the mounting tube 400 is fixedly connected to the arrow 406, and the rear end of the connecting bracket 405 located on the rear side is fixedly connected to the arrow tail 407. Since the surface area of ​​the arrow tail 407 is larger than that of the arrow 406, when the wind blows, the mounting tube 400 will rotate with the change of wind direction under the action of the wind force, so that the mounting tube 400 can always meet the airflow at a suitable angle, which is conducive to water vapor capture.

[0038] When air containing water vapor enters the mounting tube 400, the protrusions 402 and main spikes 403 on the inner wall of the mounting tube 400 greatly increase the inner surface area, providing a large number of attachment sites for water vapor molecules. When water vapor molecules in the air undergoing random Brownian motion collide with these structures, they are more likely to be captured and aggregate to form tiny water vapor clusters.

[0039] Meanwhile, the surface materials of the protrusions 402 and the main spikes 403 promote heterogeneous nucleation of water vapor molecules, reduce the critical free energy for droplet formation, and make water vapor more likely to condense into tiny water droplets. Furthermore, during the attachment and aggregation of water vapor molecules, the total surface energy of the system decreases, which promotes the continuous condensation of water vapor into larger water droplets on these structural surfaces.

[0040] Because the superhydrophobic layer 404 on the surface of the mounting tube 400 makes the water droplet have a large contact angle with the tube wall and is nearly spherical, it is easy to roll under the action of gravity and surface tension. During the rolling process, small water droplets collide with each other and merge into larger water droplets, which is convenient for collection. Moreover, the superhydrophobic layer 404 reduces the contact area between the water droplet and the tube wall, reduces the heat transfer efficiency, prevents the water droplet from evaporating again, and improves the collection efficiency.

[0041] The water collection tank 410 is in the shape of an inverted trapezoid, which makes it easy to collect water droplets. After the water droplets flow into the water collection tank 410 through the guide groove 401, they will flow down into the upper inner cavity of the storage tank 200 along the water outlet pipe 409 at the bottom of the water collection tank 410 for storage.

[0042] When the stored water is needed, the water pump 204 is started. The water pump 204 draws water from the upper inner cavity of the storage tank 200 through the horn pipe 203 on the connecting pipe 202, and delivers the water to the output pipe 206. Then, by opening the valve 205, the water flows out from the output pipe 206 and is delivered to the external place where water is needed.

[0043] The biomimetic structure of this invention is mainly reflected in the design of the follow-up component, the capture component, and the water collection component. By simulating the shape and function of objects in nature, it improves the efficiency of water vapor capture and distribution. The specific details are as follows:

[0044] Follow-up components

[0045] Structural design: Arrowheads and arrow tails are respectively set at both ends of the mounting pipe via connecting brackets, with the surface area of ​​the arrow tails being larger than that of the arrowheads.

[0046] Bionic principle: Simulating the directional motion characteristics of an arrow in the air, utilizing the "tail stabilization" principle in fluid mechanics—the tail of the arrow has a larger area affected by wind force, allowing the mounting tube to automatically adjust its direction in the wind, always with the arrowhead facing the direction of the wind.

[0047] Functional effect: Ensures that the capturing component (inner cavity of the mounting tube) always maintains the optimal angle with the wind direction (such as perpendicular to the prevailing wind direction), maximizes the efficiency of airflow through the mounting tube, and improves the probability of water vapor capture.

[0048] Capture Components

[0049] Structural design: The inner wall of the mounting tube is equipped with protrusions and main spikes, and the surface is covered with a superhydrophobic layer (materials include polytetrafluoroethylene and graphene).

[0050] Bionic principle

[0051] Protrusions and main spines: Simulating the hydrophilic protrusions on the back of a desert beetle, by increasing the surface area and surface roughness, more water vapor condensation sites are provided, promoting the condensation of water vapor in the air into water droplets on the solid surface.

[0052] Superhydrophobic layer: The superhydrophobic properties of the biomimetic lotus leaf surface (contact angle > 150°) allow condensed water droplets to roll quickly under the action of gravity, avoiding stagnation and reducing secondary evaporation.

[0053] Functional effects: The protrusions and main spikes enhance the efficiency of water vapor condensation, while the superhydrophobic layer accelerates the collection of water droplets. The combination of the two achieves a biomimetic process of "efficient condensation - rapid collection".

[0054] Water collection components

[0055] Structural design: The bottom of the installation pipe is equipped with an inverted trapezoidal water collection trough, and a guide groove is provided between adjacent protrusions. The two are connected and connected to the storage tank through the water outlet pipe.

[0056] Biomimetic principle: Simulating the phenomenon of "slope runoff convergence" in nature (such as the veins of leaves guiding rainwater flow), the inverted trapezoidal cross section (wider at the top and narrower at the bottom) utilizes the synergistic effect of surface tension and gravity to guide water droplets to converge towards the center.

[0057] Functional effect: The guide groove catches the rolling water droplets on the protrusion and main spike, and after being collected by the water collection tank, it is efficiently introduced into the storage tank through the water outlet pipe, reducing water droplet residue and loss.

[0058] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An artificial water vapor trapping and distribution device based on biomimetic structure, characterized in that, The system includes a frame (100), the top of which is connected to an installation tube (400) via a rotating connector. The inner cavity of the installation tube (400) is provided with a collection component for capturing water vapor in the air. The end of the installation tube (400) is provided with a follower component that can rotate the installation tube (400) with the change of wind direction. The inner cavity of the frame (100) is provided with a storage tank (200) for storing water. The inner cavity of the installation tube (400) is provided with a water collection component for collecting water droplets captured by the collection component and inputting them into the storage tank (200). The inside of the storage tank (200) is provided with a distribution component for transporting the water stored inside to the outside. The follower component includes a connecting bracket (405) fixedly installed at both ends of the mounting tube (400). An arrow (406) is fixedly connected to the front end of the connecting bracket (405) located on the front side of the mounting tube (400), and an arrow tail (407) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the connecting bracket (405) located on the rear side of the mounting tube (400). The surface area of ​​the arrow tail (407) is larger than that of the arrow (406).

2. The artificial water vapor trapping and distribution device based on bionic structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The trapping assembly includes several sets of protrusions (402) fixedly installed on the inner wall surface of the mounting tube (400), and each protrusion (402) is fixedly connected to a main spike (403). The surface of the mounting tube (400) is provided with a superhydrophobic layer (404).

3. The artificial water vapor trapping and distribution device based on bionic structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating connector includes a bearing (304) fixedly installed on the top of the frame (100). A connecting pipe (303) is fixedly inserted into the inner ring of the bearing (304). An arc plate (300) is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting pipe (303). The inner cavity of the arc plate (300) is correspondingly arranged with the surface of the mounting pipe (400). Fixing members for fixing the mounting pipe (400) are provided at both ends of the arc plate (300).

4. The artificial water vapor trapping and distribution device based on bionic structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fastener includes a fixing plate (302) fixedly installed at both ends of the arc plate (300). The opposite ends of the two sets of fixing plates (302) are threaded with fixing bolts (301), and the ends of the two sets of fixing bolts (301) respectively abut against the surface of the mounting tube (400).

5. The artificial water vapor trapping and distribution device based on bionic structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distribution assembly includes a partition (201) fixedly installed inside the lower part of the storage tank (200). The interior of the storage tank (200) is divided into an upper inner cavity and a lower inner cavity by the partition (201). A water pump (204) is provided on the bottom inner wall of the storage tank (200) and below the partition (201). The suction end of the water pump (204) is connected to a connecting pipe (202). The other end of the connecting pipe (202) passes through the partition (201) upward and bends downward. The other end of the connecting pipe (202) is connected to a horn pipe (203). The output end of the water pump (204) is connected to an output pipe (206). The other end of the output pipe (206) passes through the storage tank (200) and is connected to a valve (205).

6. The artificial water vapor trapping and distribution device based on bionic structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water collection assembly includes a water collection trough (410) formed on the inner wall of the bottom of the installation pipe (400) and arranged along the length direction. The cross-section of the water collection trough (410) is arranged in an inverted trapezoidal shape. A guide groove (401) is formed between two adjacent sets of protrusions (402) and is arranged along the inner wall of the installation pipe (400). The inner cavity of the guide groove (401) is connected to the inner cavity of the water collection trough (410). The bottom of the water collection trough (410) is connected to a water outlet pipe (409). The end of the water outlet pipe (409) can extend downward to the inner cavity of the storage tank (200).

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