Split space capsule convenient to maintain

Through its modular design and automated cleaning system, the safety hazards and cumbersome issues associated with cleaning and maintaining the space capsule's glass skylights have been resolved, achieving a safe and efficient cleaning process.

CN224161489UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24SHOUHANG CLEAN ENERGY (QUANZHOU) MEDICAL TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHOUHANG CLEAN ENERGY (QUANZHOU) MEDICAL TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-03
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

The existing glass skylight of the space capsule is located at the top, and cleaning and maintenance require staff to climb up, which poses a safety hazard and is a cumbersome process.

Method used

The design features a split-type space capsule, consisting of an upper and lower capsule. A glass skylight is located at the top of the upper capsule, which is equipped with a water tank, a water pump, a water outlet plate, a rotating mechanism, and a cleaning rod. The rotating mechanism drives the cleaning rod to wipe the glass, and the automatic cleaning is achieved by combining water spray.

Benefits of technology

Glass skylights can be cleaned without climbing, reducing safety hazards, simplifying the maintenance process, improving cleaning efficiency, and extending the service life of the drive equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a split type space capsule convenient to maintain, which comprises a lower capsule body, an upper capsule body arranged at the upper end of a capsule body, a glass skylight arranged at the upper end of the upper capsule body, a water storage tank arranged at the upper end of the upper capsule body, and an upper capsule body arranged at the lower end of the lower capsule body, the water outlet pump is arranged at the upper end of the water storage tank; the water outlet plate is arranged on the water outlet pump; the fixed seat is arranged at the upper end of the upper cabin body; the rotating hole is formed in the fixed seat; the side opening is located in the end face close to the glass skylight, one end of the cleaning rod is fixedly arranged on the rotating column and located in the side opening, the other end of the cleaning rod is located above the glass skylight, and the cleaning layer is arranged on the lower end face of the cleaning rod and attached to the surface of the glass skylight. The output end of the rotating mechanism is connected with the rotating column; and the rotating mechanism is used for driving the rotating column to rotate.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of prefabricated building technology, specifically to a modular space capsule that is easy to maintain. Background Technology

[0002] Mobile homestays, also known as capsule hotels or outdoor sunrooms, are prefabricated buildings designed for leisure, entertainment, or accommodation in outdoor scenic areas. They typically consist of a thickened steel frame and aluminum exterior panels. To facilitate guests' enjoyment of the surrounding scenery, they are usually equipped with multiple tempered glass panels. The interior includes bedding, furniture, lighting systems, bathroom facilities, and small appliances. Upon leaving the factory, the entire capsule is transported, lifted, and installed in outdoor scenic areas, campsites, rural tourism development sites, hotels, public service platforms, and other locations.

[0003] To enhance the guest experience, many capsule hotel accommodations now feature glass skylights on the top of the capsules. These skylights not only improve the lighting during the day but also allow guests to enjoy views of the planets in the night sky.

[0004] In the daily maintenance of the space capsule, in order to keep the capsule clean and improve the living experience, it is necessary to clean the interior and the capsule regularly. However, the glass skylight is located at the top of the space capsule. If the glass skylight is cleaned and maintained, staff need to carry cleaning tools and climb up and down to carry out the cleaning and maintenance. This not only increases the safety hazards of the space capsule maintenance, but also makes the cleaning and maintenance process more cumbersome. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings and deficiencies of existing technologies by providing a modular space capsule that is easy to maintain.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a modular space capsule that is easy to maintain, comprising a lower capsule, an upper capsule disposed above the lower capsule, a glass skylight disposed above the upper capsule, a water tank disposed above the upper capsule, a water inlet pipe disposed at one end of the upper capsule and connected to an external water pipe at the other end, a water pump disposed above the water tank, a water outlet plate disposed on the water pump, a fixing seat disposed above the upper capsule, and an opening The system includes a rotating hole on the fixed base, a rotating column rotatably disposed on the fixed base within the rotating hole, a side opening on the fixed base located near the end face of the glass skylight, a cleaning rod with one end fixed to the rotating column within the side opening and the other end located above the glass skylight, a cleaning layer disposed on the lower end face of the cleaning rod and in contact with the surface of the glass skylight, and a rotating mechanism for driving the rotating column to rotate, with its fixed end disposed on the upper end face of the fixed base and its output end connected to the rotating column.

[0007] A further improvement is that the rotating mechanism includes a protective cover disposed on the upper end face of the fixed base, a reducer with its fixed end disposed on the upper end of the fixed base and its output end connected to the rotating column, and a rotating motor with its fixed end disposed on the upper end of the fixed base and its output end connected to the reducer.

[0008] A further improvement is that the cleaning layer is a cleaning sponge or cleaning brush that is fixedly installed on the lower end face of the cleaning rod and adheres to the surface of the glass skylight.

[0009] A further improvement is that a connecting frame is provided on the lower end face of the upper compartment, and an installation groove is provided on the connecting frame. The installation groove is clearance-fitted with the upper end of the lower compartment, and a fixing member is provided between the connecting frame and the upper end of the lower compartment.

[0010] A further improvement is that the fastener includes a plurality of through horizontal holes formed on the connecting frame and connected to the mounting groove, a plurality of corresponding through holes formed on the upper end face of the lower compartment and corresponding to the through horizontal holes, a plurality of fixing bolts slidably disposed between the connecting frame and the lower compartment and located in the through horizontal holes and the corresponding through holes, and a plurality of fixing nuts disposed on the plurality of fixing bolts.

[0011] After adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: When it is necessary to clean and maintain the glass skylight, the water in the water tank is pumped to the water outlet plate by the water pump, and the water is sprayed onto the surface of the glass skylight through the water outlet plate. Then, the rotating mechanism controls the rotating column to rotate in the rotating hole, thereby driving the cleaning rod to move circumferentially in the side opening, so that the cleaning layer can wipe the surface of the glass skylight after the water is sprayed. There is no need for staff to carry cleaning tools and climb up and down to carry out cleaning and maintenance, which reduces the safety hazards of space capsule maintenance, and the cleaning and maintenance process is relatively simple.

[0012] Further benefits: The protective cover prevents the reducer, rotating motor, and rotating column from being exposed to the outside for extended periods, thus protecting them from rain and sunlight, extending their lifespan. The reducer also prevents the rotating motor from rotating too fast, allowing the cleaning rod to move the cleaning layer slowly and improving the cleaning efficiency of the glass skylight.

[0013] Further benefits: During the installation of the upper chamber, the lower chamber is first installed in the preset position. Then, the upper chamber is lifted by a crane and moved above the lower chamber. The mounting slot of the connecting frame is aligned with the upper end of the lower chamber. The upper chamber is then lowered so that the upper end of the lower chamber is fully inserted into the mounting slot. The connecting frame and the upper end of the lower chamber are then fixedly connected by fasteners. The split design makes it more convenient to install the water tank, mounting base, and other corresponding cleaning mechanisms. Compared with the integrated design, there is no need to climb to the top for installation after installation. Moreover, when maintenance of the cleaning mechanism is required, the upper chamber can be directly removed from the lower chamber and placed on the ground for easy inspection.

[0014] Further effects: After the upper end of the lower compartment is fully inserted into the mounting groove, the fixing bolt is inserted into the through-hole and the corresponding through hole, and then the fixing nut is installed on the threaded part of the fixing bolt, thereby fixing the connecting frame to the upper end of the lower compartment through the fixing nut and the head of the fixing bolt. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial top view of the upper cabin, glass skylight, water tank, water pump, water outlet plate, protective cover, and cleaning rod of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fixed base, rotating hole, side opening, and cleaning rod in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 It corresponds Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A;

[0021] Figure 6 It corresponds Figure 2 Enlarged view of part B;

[0022] Figure 7 It corresponds Figure 2 Enlarged view of part C.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Lower hull; 2. Upper hull; 3. Glass skylight; 4. Water tank; 5. Inlet pipe; 6. Outlet pump; 7. Outlet plate; 8. Fixing seat; 9. Rotating hole; 10. Rotating column; 11. Side opening; 12. Cleaning rod; 13. Cleaning layer; 14. Protective cover; 15. Reducer; 16. Rotating motor; 17. Connecting frame; 18. Mounting groove; 19. Through horizontal hole; 20. Corresponding through hole; 21. Fixing bolt; 22. Fixing nut. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] See Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the technical solution adopted in this specific embodiment is: a modular space capsule that is easy to maintain, including a lower capsule 1, an upper capsule 2 disposed on the upper end of the lower capsule 1, a glass skylight 3 disposed on the upper end of the upper capsule 2, a water tank 4 disposed on the upper end of the upper capsule 2, a water inlet pipe 5 disposed on the water tank 4 with one end disposed on the water tank 4 and the other end connected to an external water pipe, a water pump 6 disposed on the upper end of the water tank 4, a water outlet plate 7 disposed on the water pump 6, a fixed base 8 disposed on the upper end of the upper capsule 2, and a plate formed on the fixed base 8. The system includes a rotating hole 9, a rotating column 10 rotatably mounted on the fixed base 8 and located within the rotating hole 9, a side opening 11 located on the fixed base 8 and near the end face of the glass skylight 3, a cleaning rod 12 fixed at one end on the rotating column 10 and located within the side opening 11, and the other end located above the glass skylight 3, a cleaning layer 13 located on the lower end face of the cleaning rod 12 and in contact with the surface of the glass skylight 3, and a rotating mechanism for driving the rotating column 10 to rotate, with its fixed end located on the upper end face of the fixed base 8 and its output end connected to the rotating column 10. The water tank 4 is located on the front or rear side of the glass skylight 3, and the fixing seat 8 is located on the left or right side of the glass skylight 3; the length of the water outlet plate 7 is greater than the length of the glass skylight 3; the water pump 6 is a water pump; the lower end of the rotating column 10 is connected to the fixing seat 8 through a bearing, or is directly fixedly connected to the output shaft of the reducer 15; one end of the cleaning rod 12 is fixedly connected to the rotating column 10 by adhesive; the side opening 11 is set at a horizontal angle of 130°-180° so that when the rotating column 10 rotates, the other end of the cleaning rod 12 can drive the cleaning layer 13 to completely wipe the glass skylight 3. The water outlet plate 7 is provided with multiple small water outlet holes, which are used to distribute and spray water onto the glass skylight 3. The water inlet pipe 5 delivers external water to the water tank 4 for storage. The glass skylight 3 is installed on the upper cabin 2 by embedding or snapping.

[0026] The rotating mechanism includes a protective cover 14 disposed on the upper end face of the fixed base 8, a reducer 15 with its fixed end disposed on the upper end of the fixed base 8 and its output end connected to the rotating column 10, and a rotating motor 16 with its fixed end disposed on the upper end of the fixed base 8 and its output end connected to the reducer 15. The lower end of the protective cover 14 is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the fixed base 8 by bolts, and the reducer 15 and the rotating motor 16 are also mounted on the upper end of the fixed base 8 by bolts. The rotating motor 16 can also be a common DC or AC motor or a servo motor, etc.

[0027] The cleaning layer 13 is a cleaning sponge or cleaning brush fixedly disposed on the lower end face of the cleaning rod 12 and attached to the surface of the glass skylight 3. The length of the cleaning layer 13 is greater than the length of the glass skylight 3, and the length of the other end of the cleaning rod 12 on the glass skylight 3 is also greater than the length of the glass skylight 3, so that the glass skylight 3 can be completely wiped when the rotating column 10 rotates. The cleaning sponge or cleaning brush is fixedly installed on the lower end face of the cleaning rod 12 by adhesive.

[0028] A connecting frame 17 is provided on the lower end face of the upper compartment 2. An installation groove 18 is provided on the connecting frame 17, and the installation groove 18 is clearance-fitted with the upper end of the lower compartment 1. A fixing member is provided between the connecting frame 17 and the upper end of the lower compartment 1. The upper end face of the upper compartment 2 has two inclined slopes. These slopes are used to allow water to flow downwards during rain, preventing rainwater from accumulating on the upper end face of the upper compartment 2. Two glass skylights 3 can be provided, symmetrically arranged on the upper end of the upper compartment 2. In this case, the number of corresponding cleaning mechanisms such as the water storage tank 4 and the fixing seat 8 is also the same.

[0029] The fasteners include a plurality of through horizontal holes 19 formed on the connecting frame 17 and connected to the mounting groove 18, a plurality of corresponding through holes 20 formed on the upper end face of the lower compartment 1 and corresponding to the through horizontal holes 19, a plurality of fixing bolts 21 slidably disposed between the connecting frame 17 and the lower compartment 1 and located in the through horizontal holes and corresponding through holes 20, and a plurality of fixing nuts 22 disposed on the plurality of fixing bolts 21.

[0030] A through hole 19 is horizontally opened through the connecting frame 17, and a corresponding through hole 20 is also set through the upper end of the lower compartment 1. The number of through holes 20 is the same as the number of through holes 19, and their positions are corresponding.

[0031] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When the glass skylight 3 needs to be cleaned and maintained, the water pump 6 draws water from the water tank 4 into the water outlet plate 7, and the water is sprayed onto the surface of the glass skylight 3 through the water outlet plate 7. Then, the rotating motor 16 controls the reducer 15 to drive the rotating column 10 to rotate in the rotating hole 9, thereby driving the cleaning rod 12 to move circumferentially in the side opening 11, so that the cleaning layer 13 can wipe the surface of the glass skylight 3 after the water is sprayed. The cleaning and maintenance can be carried out without the need for staff to carry cleaning tools and climb up and down, which reduces the maintenance safety hazards of the space capsule, and the cleaning and maintenance process is relatively simple.

[0032] The protective cover 14 can prevent the reducer 15, the rotating motor 16, and the rotating column 10 from being exposed to the outside for a long time, and from being corroded by rain or exposed to the sun, thus improving the service life of the reducer 15 and the rotating motor 16. The reducer 15 can prevent the rotating motor 16 from rotating too fast, allowing the cleaning rod 12 to drive the cleaning layer 13 to move slowly, thus improving the cleaning efficiency of the glass skylight 3.

[0033] When installing the upper compartment 2, first install the lower compartment 1 in the preset position, then lift the upper compartment 2 with a crane and move it above the lower compartment 1. Align the mounting slot 18 of the connecting frame 17 with the upper end of the lower compartment 1, then lower the upper compartment 2 so that the upper end of the lower compartment 1 is fully inserted into the mounting slot 18. Fix the connecting frame 17 and the upper end of the lower compartment 1 with fasteners. The split design makes it more convenient to install the water tank 4, the fixed seat 8 and other corresponding cleaning mechanisms. Compared with the integrated design, there is no need to climb to the top to install after installation. When the cleaning mechanism needs to be repaired, the upper compartment 2 can be directly removed from the lower compartment 1 and placed on the ground for easy maintenance.

[0034] After the upper end of the lower compartment 1 is fully inserted into the mounting groove 18, the fixing bolt 21 is inserted into the through hole 19 and the corresponding through hole 20, and then the fixing nut 22 is installed on the threaded part of the fixing bolt 21, thereby fixing the connecting frame 17 to the upper end of the lower compartment 1 through the fixing nut 22 and the head of the fixing bolt 21.

[0035] This utility model aims to protect the product's structure. The model numbers of the individual components are not protected by this utility model and are common knowledge. Any component on the market that can achieve the functions described above can be used as an easy-to-maintain modular space capsule. Therefore, the model numbers and other parameters of the components are not described in detail in this utility model. The contribution of this utility model lies in the scientific combination of the various components.

[0036] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions provided are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this utility model as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. Any aspects of this utility model not detailed herein are well-known to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A modular space capsule that is easy to maintain, comprising a lower capsule, an upper capsule disposed at the upper end of the lower capsule, and a glass skylight disposed at the upper end of the upper capsule, characterized in that: It also includes a water tank located at the upper end of the upper compartment, an inlet pipe with one end on the water tank and the other end connected to an external water pipe, an outlet pump located at the upper end of the water tank, an outlet plate on the outlet pump, a fixed base located at the upper end of the upper compartment, a rotating hole opened on the fixed base, a rotating column rotatably installed on the fixed base within the rotating hole, a side opening opened on the fixed base and located near the end face of the glass skylight, a cleaning rod with one end fixed to the rotating column within the side opening and the other end located above the glass skylight, a cleaning layer installed on the lower end face of the cleaning rod and in contact with the surface of the glass skylight, and a rotating mechanism for driving the rotating column to rotate with its fixed end located on the upper end face of the fixed base and its output end connected to the rotating column.

2. The easily maintainable modular space capsule according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism includes a protective cover disposed on the upper end face of the fixed base, a speed reducer with its fixed end disposed on the upper end of the fixed base and its output end connected to the rotating column, and a rotating motor with its fixed end disposed on the upper end of the fixed base and its output end connected to the speed reducer.

3. The easily maintainable modular space capsule according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning layer is a cleaning sponge or cleaning brush that is fixedly installed on the lower end face of the cleaning rod and adheres to the surface of the glass skylight.

4. The easily maintainable modular space capsule according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting frame is provided on the lower end face of the upper compartment, and an installation groove is provided on the connecting frame. The installation groove is clearance-fitted with the upper end of the lower compartment, and a fixing member is provided between the connecting frame and the upper end of the lower compartment.

5. A modular space capsule for easy maintenance according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fasteners include a plurality of through horizontal holes formed on the connecting frame and connected to the mounting groove, a plurality of corresponding through holes formed on the upper end face of the lower compartment and corresponding to the through horizontal holes, a plurality of fixing bolts slidably disposed between the connecting frame and the lower compartment and located in the through horizontal holes and corresponding through holes, and a plurality of fixing nuts disposed on the plurality of fixing bolts.