Vegetable greenhouse with rainwater collection, regulation and irrigation functions

By installing deformable guide plates and rope retractors on the top of the greenhouse, combined with water flow sensors and electrically controlled valves, rainwater collection and intelligent irrigation are achieved, solving the problem of insufficient rainwater utilization in greenhouses and improving the stability and resource utilization efficiency of greenhouses.

CN224192571UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05SHANDONG LANDMARK CULTURAL IND CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANDONG LANDMARK CULTURAL IND CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-23
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

Greenhouses cannot effectively utilize natural rainfall; rainwater slides directly into the surrounding soil, affecting soil stability and potentially causing the greenhouse to collapse. Furthermore, irrigation requires additional water sources, wasting resources.

Method used

A deformable guide plate is installed on the top of the greenhouse frame. The angle of the guide plate is adjusted by a rope retractor to achieve the functions of rainwater collection and irrigation. The shape of the guide plate is adjusted by an electric valve and motor controlled by a water flow sensor. The rainwater is collected and stored in a water storage tank.

Benefits of technology

It enables intelligent rainwater collection and irrigation, preventing excessive rainwater from flowing into the soil, reducing resource waste, improving greenhouse stability, and avoiding economic losses.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a vegetable greenhouse with rainwater collection, regulation and control and irrigation functions, which relates to the field of agricultural planting greenhouses and comprises a greenhouse frame, a rainwater collection mechanism, an irrigation pipeline, a sprinkler head, a sewer pipe and an electric control valve. A rainwater collecting mechanism is arranged above the greenhouse frame, and the rainwater collecting mechanism is composed of a water collecting plate, a filtering plate, a supporting rod, a rope winding and unwinding device, a water guiding plate, a lock catch and a rope; the water collecting plate is mounted in the center of the top of the greenhouse frame, a plurality of water outlets are formed in the surface of the water collecting plate, and the filter plates are mounted at the water outlets; at least two supporting rods are installed on the top face of the water collecting plate. Rope winding and unwinding devices are installed on the left side and the right side of the top end of each supporting rod. According to the vegetable greenhouse, the deformable flow guide plate is arranged at the top of the greenhouse frame, and when it rains, the rope winding and unwinding device shortens the rope to enable the flow guide plate to be of a U-shaped structure to collect rainwater into the greenhouse to complete irrigation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural greenhouses, and in particular to a vegetable greenhouse with rainwater collection and irrigation regulation functions. Background Technology

[0002] A greenhouse is an outdoor framed, membrane-covered structure that effectively prevents the loss of carbon dioxide (produced by plant growth), thus providing excellent insulation and allowing people to enjoy out-of-season fruits and vegetables as well as plants.

[0003] With the widespread adoption of greenhouse cultivation technology, the techniques for growing vegetables and fruits in greenhouses have become increasingly sophisticated. However, a greenhouse is a relatively enclosed production facility that cannot effectively utilize natural rainfall. For example, during rainy weather, the plants are blocked from receiving rainwater by the greenhouse; rainwater falling on the greenhouse surface simply slides down into the surrounding soil, resulting in waste. Irrigation of the plants requires additional water, thus hindering the effective use of rainwater. When rainfall is excessive, too much rainwater flows into the surrounding soil, easily diluting it and affecting the stability of the greenhouse installation. In severe cases, it can even cause the greenhouse to collapse, resulting in economic losses. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a vegetable greenhouse with rainwater collection and irrigation regulation functions. A deformable guide plate is installed on the top of the greenhouse frame. When it rains, the guide plate forms a U-shaped structure to collect rainwater and enter the greenhouse to complete irrigation. After the irrigation volume reaches the target, the guide plate forms an inverted U-shaped structure to guide the rainwater to the guide channels on both sides of the greenhouse, and then collects it in a water storage tank, which serves to store water and prevent excessive rainwater from flowing into the soil around the greenhouse.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a vegetable greenhouse with rainwater collection and irrigation regulation function, including a greenhouse frame, a rainwater collection mechanism, irrigation pipelines, sprinkler heads, drain pipes, and an electrically controlled valve; the rainwater collection mechanism is provided above the greenhouse frame, and the rainwater collection mechanism consists of a water collection plate, a filter plate, a support rod, a rope retractor, a water guide plate, a lock, and ropes; the water collection plate is installed at the top center of the greenhouse frame, and the surface of the water collection plate has multiple drain outlets, at which filter plates are installed. The top surface of the water collection plate is equipped with at least two support rods, and rope retractors are installed on the left and right sides of the top of the support rods; the left and right sides of the water collection plate are hinged to the water guide plate, and the top surface of the water guide plate is equipped with a buckle, which is connected to the rope retractor on the same side by a rope; the greenhouse frame is equipped with an irrigation pipeline, and multiple sprinkler heads are installed below the irrigation pipeline; the irrigation pipeline is connected to the drain outlet of the water collection plate through a drain pipe, and the drain pipe is equipped with an electric control valve and a water flow sensor associated with the electric control valve.

[0006] The rope retractor consists of a waterproof cover, a motor, and a rope storage roller. The motor and the rope storage roller are installed inside the waterproof cover, and the output shaft of the motor is connected to the rope storage roller. The waterproof cover has an opening on the side facing the water guide plate on the same side. One end of the rope is connected to the rope storage roller, and the main body of the rope is wound around the rope storage roller. The other end of the rope is connected to a buckle on the water guide plate on the same side through the opening on the waterproof cover. When the output shaft of the motor rotates forward and backward, it can drive the rope storage roller to rotate forward and backward, thereby controlling the length of the rope extending from inside the waterproof cover and realizing the angle adjustment of the water guide plate. The motor is associated with a water flow sensor. When the water flow sensor detects that the amount of water passing through the drain pipe reaches a set value, the water flow sensor sends a signal to the motor, and the motor starts to extend the length of the rope extending from inside the waterproof cover. Under the action of gravity, the water guide plate flips downward at a certain angle to form an inverted U-shaped structure.

[0007] Water-blocking strips are provided on both the front and rear sides of the water collection plate and the water guide plate. When collecting rainwater, the water-blocking strips can prevent rainwater from flowing out from the front and rear sides of the water collection plate and the water guide plate.

[0008] The irrigation pipeline is located in the upper area inside the greenhouse frame. The irrigation pipeline has an inverted U-shaped structure, which is adapted to the raised structure at the top of the greenhouse frame.

[0009] The greenhouse frame is equipped with drainage channels on both the left and right sides, and a water storage tank is set on one side of the greenhouse frame. The drainage channels and the water storage tank are connected by a water pipe. Excess rainwater flows from the top of the greenhouse frame to the drainage channels, and then flows into the water storage tank through the water pipe.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The vegetable greenhouse is equipped with a deformable guide plate at the top of the greenhouse frame. When it rains, the rope retractor shortens the rope, causing the guide plate to form a U-shaped structure to collect rainwater into the greenhouse for irrigation. When the water flow sensor detects that the water volume has reached the standard, it will close the electronic control valve. At this time, the rope retractor lengthens the rope, causing the guide plate to form an inverted U-shaped structure to guide the rainwater to the guide channels on both sides of the greenhouse frame, and then collect it in the water storage tank. This achieves intelligent irrigation, water storage, and prevents excessive rainwater from flowing into the soil around the greenhouse. Attached Figure Description

[0011] 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.

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model when the water guide plate has a U-shaped structure;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model when the water guide plate has an inverted U-shaped structure;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the greenhouse frame.

[0015] The diagram shows: 1. Greenhouse frame, 2. Irrigation pipe, 3. Sprinkler head, 4. Drain pipe, 5. Electric control valve, 6. Water collection plate, 7. Filter plate, 8. Support rod, 9. Rope retractor, 10. Water guide plate, 11. Locking buckle, 12. Rope, 13. Water barrier strip, 14. Flow channel, 15. Water storage tank, 16. Water pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0017] Reference Figure 1-3 This embodiment provides a vegetable greenhouse with rainwater harvesting and irrigation regulation functions, including a greenhouse frame 1, a rainwater harvesting mechanism, an irrigation pipeline 2, a sprinkler head 3, a drain pipe 4, and an electrically controlled valve 5. The rainwater harvesting mechanism is located above the greenhouse frame 1 and consists of a water collection plate 6, a filter plate 7, a support rod 8, a rope retractor 9, a water guide plate 10, a locking buckle 11, and a rope 12. The water collection plate 6 is installed at the top center of the greenhouse frame 1, and its surface has multiple strip-shaped drain outlets. The filter plate 7 is installed at each drain outlet to prevent impurities from entering, and it can be removed from the water collection plate 6 for cleaning. Two support rods 8 are bolted to the top surface of the water collection plate 6, and rope retractors 9 are bolted to the top left and right sides of the support rods 8; the left and right sides of the water collection plate 6 are hinged to the water guide plate 10, and the top surface of the water guide plate 10 is bolted to the position corresponding to the rope retractor 9, and the lock 11 is connected to the rope retractor 9 on the same side through the rope 12; the greenhouse frame 1 is equipped with an irrigation pipeline, and multiple sprinkler heads 3 are provided below the irrigation pipeline; the irrigation pipeline 2 is connected to the drain of the water collection plate 6 through a drain pipe 4, and the drain pipe 4 is equipped with an electric control valve 5 and a water flow sensor associated with the electric control valve 5.

[0018] In this embodiment, the rope retractor 9 consists of a waterproof cover, a motor, and a rope storage roller. The motor and the rope storage roller are installed inside the waterproof cover. The output shaft of the motor is connected to the rope storage roller. The waterproof cover has an opening on the side facing the water guide plate 10 on the same side. The rope storage roller is connected to one end of the rope 12. The main body of the rope 12 is wound around the rope storage roller. The other end of the rope 12 is connected to the latch 11 on the water guide plate 10 on the same side through the opening of the waterproof cover. When the output shaft of the motor rotates forward and backward, it can drive the rope storage roller to rotate forward and backward, thereby controlling the extension length of the rope 12 from inside the waterproof cover and realizing the angle adjustment of the water guide plate 10. The motor is associated with a water flow sensor. When the water flow sensor detects that the amount of water passing through the drain pipe 4 reaches a set value, the water flow sensor sends a signal to the motor. The motor starts to extend the length of the rope 12 from inside the waterproof cover. Under the action of gravity, the water guide plate 10 flips downward at a certain angle to form an inverted U-shaped structure.

[0019] In this embodiment, water baffles 13 are provided on both the front and rear sides of the water collection plate 6 and the water guide plate 10. When collecting rainwater, the water baffles 13 can prevent rainwater from flowing out from the front and rear sides of the water collection plate 6 and the water guide plate 10.

[0020] In this embodiment, the irrigation pipe 2 is located in the upper area inside the greenhouse frame 1. The irrigation pipe 2 has an inverted U-shaped structure, which is adapted to the protruding structure at the top of the greenhouse frame 1.

[0021] In this embodiment, diversion channels 14 are installed on the left and right sides of the greenhouse frame 1, and a water storage tank 15 is set on one side of the greenhouse frame 1. The diversion channels 14 and the water storage tank 15 are connected by a water pipe 16. Excess rainwater flows from the top of the greenhouse frame 1 to the diversion channels 14, and then flows into the water storage tank 15 through the water pipe 16 for storage.

[0022] In this embodiment, an elastic strip is provided at the hinge of the water collection plate 6 and the water guide plate 10. The elastic strip is preferably a rubber strip or a silicone strip. The elastic strip has good elasticity and does not affect the hinge rotation of the water guide plate 10. When the water guide plate 10 is in a U-shape, the elastic strip can fill the gap between the water collection plate 6 and the water guide plate 10, ensuring that the rainwater on the water guide plate 10 flows to the water collection plate 6.

[0023] The working principle of this device is as follows: When it rains and the vegetables inside the greenhouse frame 1 need irrigation, the motor in the rope retractor is activated simultaneously, shortening the extension length of the rope 12 and raising the water guide plate 10 into a U-shape. At the same time, the electric control valve 5 on the drain pipe 4 is opened, allowing rainwater on the water guide plate 10 to flow downwards onto the water collection plate 6. After being filtered by the filter plate 7, the water enters the drain pipe 4 and is then sprayed out through the sprinkler head 3 at the bottom of the irrigation pipe 2 for irrigation. When the water flow sensor detects that the water volume in the drain pipe 4 has reached the set value, the electric control valve 5 closes. Simultaneously, the water flow sensor sends a signal to the motor, causing the motor to rotate in the opposite direction, extending the length of the rope 12 extending from the waterproof cover. Under the action of gravity, the water guide plate 10 flips downwards at a certain angle into an inverted U-shape. At this time, the water on the water guide plate 10 is guided to the top of the greenhouse frame 1, then flows into the water guide trough 14, and finally enters the water storage tank 15 through the water guide pipe 16 for storage. Since the electric control valve 5 is closed at this time, the water stored on the water collection plate 6 will not enter the irrigation pipe 2.

[0024] Of course, the above description is not limited to the examples above. Technical features of this utility model not described can be implemented by or using existing technology, and will not be repeated here. The above embodiments and drawings are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model. This utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that any changes, modifications, additions or substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of this utility model do not depart from the spirit of this utility model and should also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A vegetable greenhouse with rainwater collection and irrigation regulation function, comprising a greenhouse frame (1), a rainwater collection mechanism, an irrigation pipeline (2), a sprinkler head (3), a drain pipe (4), and an electrically controlled valve (5); the rainwater collection mechanism is provided above the greenhouse frame (1), the rainwater collection mechanism being composed of a water collection plate (6), a filter plate (7), a support rod (8), a rope retractor (9), a water guide plate (10), a buckle (11), and a rope (12); characterized in that, The water collection plate (6) is installed at the top center of the greenhouse frame (1). The surface of the water collection plate (6) is provided with multiple drain outlets, and filter plates (7) are installed at the drain outlets. At least two support rods (8) are installed on the top surface of the water collection plate (6). Rope retractors (9) are installed on the left and right sides of the top of the support rods (8). The left and right sides of the water collection plate (6) are hinged to the water guide plate (10). The top surface of the water guide plate (10) is provided with a buckle (11). The buckle (11) is connected to the rope retractor (9) on the same side by a rope (12). The greenhouse frame (1) is provided with an irrigation pipe (2). Multiple sprinkler heads (3) are provided below the irrigation pipe (2). The irrigation pipe (2) is connected to the drain outlet of the water collection plate (6) by a drain pipe (4). The drain pipe (4) is provided with an electric control valve (5) and a water flow sensor associated with the electric control valve (5).

2. The vegetable greenhouse with rainwater harvesting and irrigation regulation function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rope take-up device (9) consists of a waterproof cover, a motor, and a rope take-up roller. The motor and the rope take-up roller are installed inside the waterproof cover. The output shaft of the motor is connected to the rope take-up roller. The waterproof cover has an opening on the side facing the water guide plate on the same side. The rope take-up roller is connected to one end of the rope (12). The main body of the rope (12) is wound around the rope take-up roller. The other end of the rope (12) is connected to the buckle (11) on the water guide plate (10) on the same side through the opening on the waterproof cover. The motor is associated with a water flow sensor.

3. The vegetable greenhouse with rainwater harvesting and irrigation regulation function according to claim 1, characterized in that, Water baffles (13) are provided on both the front and rear sides of the water collection plate (6) and the water guide plate (10).

4. The vegetable greenhouse with rainwater harvesting and irrigation regulation function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The irrigation pipe (2) is located in the upper area inside the greenhouse frame (1), and the irrigation pipe (2) has an inverted U-shaped structure.

5. The vegetable greenhouse with rainwater harvesting and irrigation regulation function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The greenhouse frame (1) is equipped with flow channels (14) on both the left and right sides, and a water storage tank (15) is set on one side of the greenhouse frame (1). The flow channels (14) and the water storage tank (15) are connected by a water pipe (16).