Gutter structure capable of reducing energy consumption for glass greenhouse

By designing a multi-layered gutter and using a combination of 304 stainless steel plates and insulation layers, the problems of thermal bridging and corrosion in glass greenhouse gutters were solved, resulting in reduced energy consumption and structural reinforcement.

CN224192568UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05SUZHOU CANNENG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU CANNENG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-18
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

The existing gutter structure of glass greenhouses is prone to forming thermal bridges, which leads to condensation and exacerbates corrosion. Furthermore, the materials are prone to aging and cannot effectively reduce energy consumption.

Method used

A multi-layered gutter is designed, comprising a support layer, a heat insulation layer, a buffer layer, a heating layer, and a corrosion-resistant layer. 304 stainless steel plate is used as the support layer, combined with sealing components to improve strength and heat insulation performance.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the formation of thermal bridges, reduces condensation, improves the strength and insulation performance of gutters, and reduces energy consumption.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a gutter structure capable of reducing energy consumption for a glass greenhouse. The gutter structure comprises a greenhouse main frame; the glass mounting frame is mounted on the greenhouse main frame; the heat insulation glass is mounted on the glass mounting frame; the gutter is installed on the greenhouse main frame and connected with the glass installation frame and the heat insulation glass. The gutter is of a multi-layer structure and at least comprises a supporting layer and a heat insulation layer. The gutter is designed to be of the multi-layer structure, the multi-layer structure at least comprises the supporting layer and the heat insulation layer, the supporting layer is made of metal, the overall strength of the gutter can be guaranteed, meanwhile, due to the arrangement of the heat insulation layer, the indoor temperature is guaranteed, meanwhile, a cold and hot bridge can be prevented from being formed, condensate water is reduced, and corrosion of the supporting layer is slowed down.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of greenhouse technology, specifically to a gutter structure for glass greenhouses that can reduce energy consumption. Background Technology

[0002] Greenhouses are widely used for the cultivation or seedling raising of vegetables, flowers, trees and other plants because they have the advantages of regulating environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity and light, and can withstand natural disasters such as wind, rain, hail and frost, thus meeting the diverse needs of the market.

[0003] Greenhouses mainly include plastic greenhouses and glass greenhouses. Except for their lower cost, plastic greenhouses are far inferior to glass greenhouses in other aspects. The smooth surface of glass results in low light scattering and more uniform light distribution inside, reducing uneven growth of crops caused by light differences.

[0004] Glass greenhouses are further divided into ordinary glass greenhouses and double-glazed greenhouses. The heat transfer coefficient of double-glazed glass is as low as 2.0-3.0 W / (㎡·K), which is lower than the heat transfer coefficient of single-glazed glass of 5.0 W / (㎡·K). In winter, it can reduce heat loss and reduce heating energy consumption. In summer, with the help of external shading systems (shading rate of 70%-80%) and ventilation equipment, the indoor temperature can be effectively controlled and high temperature stress can be avoided.

[0005] However, existing greenhouse gutters mostly use a single material such as metal or plastic. Metal gutters have high thermal conductivity, easily forming thermal bridges and causing condensation, which not only affects the indoor environment but also accelerates corrosion. Plastic gutters are prone to aging, especially under ultraviolet radiation. With long-term use, and under heavy snow accumulation, plastic gutters may crack due to low-temperature brittleness. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a gutter structure for glass greenhouses that can reduce energy consumption, improve insulation, and increase strength to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model designs a gutter structure for glass greenhouses that can reduce energy consumption, comprising: a main greenhouse frame; a glass mounting frame installed on the main greenhouse frame; thermally insulated glass installed on the glass mounting frame; and a gutter installed on the main greenhouse frame and connected to the glass mounting frame and the thermally insulated glass.

[0007] Preferably, the gutter has a multi-layer structure, including a support layer and a heat insulation layer.

[0008] Preferably, the support layer includes a first support layer and a second support layer, and the heat insulation layer is disposed between the first support layer and the second support layer.

[0009] Preferably, a buffer layer is provided on the outside of the first support layer. The buffer layer is installed on the main frame of the greenhouse and connected to the glass mounting frame and the heat-insulating glass.

[0010] Preferably, a heating layer is provided between the first support layer and the insulation layer.

[0011] Preferably, an anti-corrosion layer is provided on the outside of the second support layer.

[0012] Preferably, both the first support layer and the second support layer are made of 304 stainless steel plate.

[0013] Preferably, the gutter includes a buffer layer, a first support layer, a heating layer, a heat insulation layer, a second support layer, and an anti-corrosion layer arranged sequentially from the inside out. The buffer layer is installed on the main frame of the greenhouse and connected to the glass mounting frame and the heat-insulating glass.

[0014] Preferably, a sealing element is provided on the outside of the connection between the gutter and the thermally broken glass.

[0015] Compared with the closest existing technology, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This utility model designs the gutter as a multi-layer structure, which includes at least a support layer and a heat insulation layer. The support layer is made of metal, which can ensure the overall strength of the gutter. At the same time, the heat insulation layer can ensure the indoor temperature, avoid the formation of thermal bridges, reduce the generation of condensation, and slow down the corrosion of the support layer. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a first schematic diagram of the gutter structure of this utility model, which can reduce energy consumption in glass greenhouses.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a second schematic diagram of the gutter structure of this utility model, which can reduce energy consumption in glass greenhouses.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-section of the gutter of this utility model.

[0020] Figure label:

[0021] 1-Main frame of greenhouse, 2-Glass mounting frame, 3-Insulated glass, 4-Gutter, 41-Buffer layer, 42-First support layer, 43-Heating layer, 44-Insulation layer, 45-Second support layer, 46-Anti-corrosion layer, 5-Sealing component. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this utility model provides a gutter structure for reducing energy consumption in glass greenhouses, including: a main greenhouse frame 1, a glass mounting frame 2, thermally insulated glass 3, and a gutter 4. The glass mounting frame 2 is mounted on the main greenhouse frame 1; the thermally insulated glass 3 is mounted on the glass mounting frame 2; the gutter 4 is mounted on the main greenhouse frame 1 and connected to the glass mounting frame 2 and the thermally insulated glass 3. Preferably, the gutter 4 has a multi-layer structure, including a support layer and a thermal insulation layer 44. Designing the gutter 4 as a multi-layer structure, including at least a support layer and a thermal insulation layer 44, wherein the support layer is made of metal to ensure the overall strength of the gutter, while the thermal insulation layer 44 ensures the indoor temperature while preventing the formation of thermal bridges, reducing condensation, and slowing down the corrosion of the support layer.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the support layer includes a first support layer 42 and a second support layer 45, and the heat insulation layer 44 is disposed between the first support layer 42 and the second support layer 45.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment, a buffer layer 41 is provided on the outside of the first support layer 42. The buffer layer 41 is installed on the main frame 1 of the greenhouse and connected to the glass mounting frame 2 and the heat-insulating glass 3.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, a heating layer 43 is provided between the first support layer 42 and the heat insulation layer 44.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, an anti-corrosion layer 46 is provided on the outer side of the second support layer 45.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, both the first support layer 42 and the second support layer 45 are made of 304 stainless steel plate.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the gutter 4 includes a buffer layer 41, a first support layer 42, a heating layer 43, a heat insulation layer 44, a second support layer 45, and an anti-corrosion layer 46 arranged sequentially from the inside to the outside. The buffer layer 41 is installed on the main frame 1 of the greenhouse and is connected to the glass mounting frame 2 and the heat-insulating glass 3.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, a sealing element 5 is provided on the outside of the connection between the gutter 4 and the heat-insulating glass 3.

[0031] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0032] Furthermore, the terms "upper" and "lower" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "upper" or "lower" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0033] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] In this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. 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. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0035] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model are included within the scope of the claims of this utility model pending approval.

Claims

1. A gutter structure for reducing energy consumption in glass greenhouses, characterized in that, include: Greenhouse main frame; A glass mounting bracket is installed on the main frame of the greenhouse. Thermally insulated glass is installed on the glass mounting bracket; The gutter is installed on the main frame of the greenhouse and connected to the glass mounting frame and the heat-insulating glass.

2. The gutter structure for reducing energy consumption in glass greenhouses as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The gutter has a multi-layer structure, including a support layer and a heat insulation layer.

3. The gutter structure for reducing energy consumption in glass greenhouses as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The support layer includes a first support layer and a second support layer, and the heat insulation layer is disposed between the first support layer and the second support layer.

4. The gutter structure for reducing energy consumption in glass greenhouses as described in claim 3, characterized in that, A buffer layer is provided on the outside of the first support layer. The buffer layer is installed on the main frame of the greenhouse and connected to the glass mounting frame and the heat-insulating glass.

5. The gutter structure for reducing energy consumption in glass greenhouses as described in claim 3, characterized in that, A heating layer is provided between the first support layer and the heat insulation layer.

6. The gutter structure for reducing energy consumption in glass greenhouses as described in claim 3, characterized in that, An anti-corrosion layer is provided on the outside of the second support layer.

7. The gutter structure for reducing energy consumption in glass greenhouses as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Both the first support layer and the second support layer are made of 304 stainless steel plate.

8. The gutter structure for reducing energy consumption in glass greenhouses as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The gutter includes, from the inside out, a buffer layer, a first support layer, a heating layer, a heat insulation layer, a second support layer, and an anti-corrosion layer. The buffer layer is installed on the main frame of the greenhouse and is connected to the glass mounting frame and the heat-insulating glass.

9. The gutter structure for reducing energy consumption in a glass greenhouse as described in any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, A sealing element is provided on the outside of the connection between the gutter and the heat-insulating glass.