Modular planting unit for building roof garden

The modular planting unit design solves the problems of rainwater waste and unstable water supply in rooftop gardens, enabling rainwater collection and automatic irrigation, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring the continuous growth of plants.

CN224250373UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19HENAN XUSHENG CONSTR GRP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520997106.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-20
Publication Date
2026-05-19
Estimated Expiration
2035-05-20

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Technical Problem

Rainwater from rooftop gardens is discharged directly through the drainage system, without forming an effective collection and recycling system, resulting in water waste. Especially during the dry season, frequent manual irrigation is required, increasing maintenance costs. Furthermore, the planting units rely on manual watering, which cannot achieve a continuous and stable water supply, and the plants are prone to poor growth due to untimely irrigation.

Method used

Design a modular planting unit for a rooftop garden, including an outer frame, an inner frame, a water storage chamber, a water guide plate, a filter device, and absorbent cotton cloth. The water guide plate collects rainwater and stores it in the water storage chamber. The absorbent cotton cloth enables automatic irrigation, providing a continuous water supply to the plants. The filter device prevents clogging and facilitates cleaning and maintenance.

Benefits of technology

It enables effective collection and storage of rainwater, reduces the frequency of manual irrigation, saves water resources, lowers maintenance costs, ensures normal plant growth, and provides a stable water supply.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a modular planting unit of a building roof garden, and relates to the technical field of roof garden planting. An inner frame provided inside the outer frame; the water storage cavity is formed between the outer frame and the inner frame; the planting structure is laid in the inner frame; the plurality of water guide plates are arranged on the planting structure and are used for guiding rainwater into the water storage cavity; the filtering devices are arranged on the inner frame and correspond to the water guide plates; the water absorption cotton cloth is arranged in the planting structure and extends into the water storage cavity; through the arrangement of the water guide plate, rainwater can be collected, the water storage cavity can store the rainwater, good drainage and rainwater collection functions are achieved, a water source can be provided for plant growth, the manual irrigation frequency is reduced, water resources are saved, and rainwater utilization is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of roof garden planting technology, and in particular to a modular planting unit for building roof gardens. Background Technology

[0002] Rooftop gardens offer excellent cooling and insulation, beautify the environment, purify the air, improve the local microclimate, enrich the urban landscape, compensate for the green space occupied by buildings, greatly increase the city's green coverage, and improve the urban ecological environment.

[0003] Rainwater from rooftops is mostly discharged directly through the drainage system, without forming an effective collection and recycling system, resulting in water waste. Especially during the dry season, frequent manual irrigation is required, increasing maintenance costs. Furthermore, the planting units rely on manual watering, which cannot achieve a continuous and stable water supply. Plants are prone to poor growth due to untimely irrigation, and the manual maintenance costs are high.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to invent a modular planting unit for building roof gardens to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a modular planting unit for a rooftop garden, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, where rainwater from rooftops is mostly discharged directly through the drainage system without forming an effective collection and recycling system, resulting in water waste. In particular, during the dry season, frequent manual irrigation is required, increasing maintenance costs. Furthermore, the planting unit relies on manual watering, which cannot achieve a continuous and stable water supply. Plants are prone to poor growth due to untimely irrigation, and the manual maintenance cost is high.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a modular planting unit for a rooftop garden, comprising:

[0007] outer frame;

[0008] The inner frame is located inside the outer frame;

[0009] The water storage cavity is formed between the outer frame and the inner frame;

[0010] The planting structure is laid inside the inner frame;

[0011] Multiple water guide plates are installed on the planting structure and guide rainwater into the interior of the water storage chamber.

[0012] The filter device has multiple sets and is installed on the inner frame, corresponding to the water guide plate;

[0013] Absorbent cotton cloth is placed inside the planting structure and extends into the water storage cavity.

[0014] Optionally, the planting structure includes:

[0015] A pad, which is set inside the inner frame, is used to fix the absorbent cotton cloth;

[0016] The soil layer is laid on top of the mat and is in contact with the absorbent cotton cloth.

[0017] Optionally, the inner frame is provided with multiple sets of water guiding channels that communicate with the water storage cavity, and the water guiding channels correspond to the water guiding plates.

[0018] Optionally, the filtration device includes:

[0019] The outer frame is detachably and fixedly installed inside the water guide channel;

[0020] The sealing gasket is bonded to the outside of the outer frame and abuts against the inner surface of the water channel;

[0021] Pull ring, which is hinged to the outside of the outer frame;

[0022] The filter screen is fixedly installed inside the outer frame and is used to block soil.

[0023] Optionally, a plurality of support positioning columns are fixedly installed inside the water storage cavity, and the two ends of the support positioning columns are fixedly connected to the outer frame and the inner frame, respectively.

[0024] Optionally, a cover plate is fixedly installed at the top opening of the water storage cavity, and the inner and outer surfaces of the cover plate are respectively sealed to the outer frame and the inner frame. A water inlet is fixedly installed on the cover plate.

[0025] Optionally, a drain hole connected to the water storage chamber is fixedly installed on the outer frame.

[0026] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0027] 1. This utility model, through the setting of the water guide plate, can collect rainwater, and the water storage cavity can store rainwater, thus achieving good drainage and rainwater collection functions, providing water source for plant growth, reducing the frequency of artificial irrigation, saving water resources, and realizing the utilization of rainwater.

[0028] 2. The absorbent cotton cloth of this utility model enables automatic irrigation, which can continuously provide water to plants, ensure their normal growth, and reduce manual maintenance costs.

[0029] 3. The filter device of this utility model can effectively block soil, prevent clogging, and is easy to clean and replace, making maintenance convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the water storage cavity structure of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate structure of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the planting structure of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the filter device of this utility model.

[0035] In the diagram: 100, outer frame; 110, drainage hole;

[0036] 200. Inner frame; 210. Water diversion channel;

[0037] 300. Water storage chamber; 310. Supporting and positioning column; 320. Cover plate; 330. Water inlet;

[0038] 400. Planting structure; 410. Substrate; 420. Soil layer;

[0039] 500, water guide plate;

[0040] 600. Filter device; 610. Outer frame; 620. Sealing gasket; 630. Pull ring; 640. Filter screen;

[0041] 700. Absorbent cotton cloth. Detailed Implementation

[0042] 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.

[0043] This utility model provides, for example Figure 1-5 A modular planting unit for a rooftop garden, as shown, includes:

[0044] The outer frame 100 has a drain hole 110 that is connected to the water storage chamber 300, which ensures that excess water is discharged from the water storage chamber 300 and also discharges the wastewater from cleaning.

[0045] The inner frame 200, located inside the outer frame 100, undertakes a more precise task of rainwater transmission and provides space for the laying of the planting structure 400. The inner frame 200 has multiple sets of water guiding channels 210 connected to the water storage cavity 300. The water guiding channels 210 correspond to the water guiding plate 500, receive the rainwater guided by the water guiding plate 500, and transport the rainwater to the interior of the water storage cavity 300. This realizes the effective collection and storage of rainwater, which not only improves the efficiency of water resource utilization, but also provides a feasible solution to the problem of water shortage.

[0046] The water storage chamber 300 is formed between the outer frame 100 and the inner frame 200 to meet certain subsequent process requirements or to serve as an emergency water reserve. Multiple support and positioning columns 310 are fixedly installed inside the water storage chamber 300. The two ends of the support and positioning columns 310 are fixedly connected to the outer frame 100 and the inner frame 200 respectively. The relative position between the outer frame 100 and the inner frame 200 is accurately positioned and effectively supported, so that the water storage chamber 300 can remain stable under high pressure, providing a reliable guarantee for the safe storage of liquids.

[0047] The planting structure 400 is laid inside the inner frame 200, providing a solid foundation for the subsequent planting and growth of crops.

[0048] Multiple water guide plates 500 are installed on the planting structure 400 and guide rainwater into the water storage chamber 300. When it rains, the rainwater first falls on the water guide plates 500. The water guide plates 500 have a special shape and surface structure. Its surface is carefully designed, possibly with a certain slope or diversion channels, so that rainwater can flow quickly and orderly along the surface of the water guide plates 500.

[0049] The filter device 600 has multiple sets and is installed on the inner frame 200, corresponding to the water guide plate 500, which plays a role in blocking soil and impurities.

[0050] The absorbent cotton cloth 700 is placed inside the planting structure 400 and extends into the water storage cavity 300. It transfers water from the water storage cavity 300 to the soil layer 420 through capillary action to provide water for the plants.

[0051] During rain, rainwater is guided by the water guide plate 500 and enters the water storage chamber 300 through the water guide channel 210 for storage. The rainwater is filtered by the filter device 600 to prevent soil from entering the water storage chamber 300. The rainwater inside the water storage chamber 300 is absorbed by the water-absorbing cotton cloth 700 and enters the planting structure 400.

[0052] During cleaning, remove the sealing screen on the drain hole 110, flush high-pressure water into the water storage chamber 300, and the high-pressure water will carry the dirt out through the drain hole 110. After the dirt is discharged, seal the drain hole 110 with the sealing screen.

[0053] With the water guide plate 500, rainwater can be collected, and the water storage chamber 300 can store rainwater, achieving good drainage and rainwater collection functions. This provides water for plant growth, reduces the frequency of artificial irrigation, saves water resources, and realizes the utilization of rainwater.

[0054] The absorbent cotton cloth 700 enables automatic irrigation, continuously providing water to the plants to ensure their normal growth and reducing manual maintenance costs. One end of the absorbent cotton cloth 700 extends into the water storage chamber 300, allowing it to quickly absorb water from the chamber. After absorbing water, the absorbent cotton cloth 700 is transported upwards along its fiber structure due to capillary action.

[0055] The 600 filter effectively blocks soil, prevents clogging, and is easy to clean, replace, and maintain.

[0056] In some embodiments of this utility model, the planting structure 400 includes:

[0057] The pad 410 is set inside the inner frame 200 and is used to fix the absorbent cotton cloth 700, providing stable support for the absorbent cotton cloth 700.

[0058] Soil layer 420 is laid on top of pad 410 and in contact with absorbent cotton cloth 700. Many tiny channels are formed between the fibers of absorbent cotton cloth 700. These channels are like tiny water pipes that can continuously transport water to soil layer 420 in contact with it. With the continuous transmission of water, soil layer 420 always maintains a certain level of humidity, providing a continuous water supply for plant growth and realizing automatic irrigation function.

[0059] In some embodiments of this utility model, the filtration device 600 includes:

[0060] The outer frame 610 is detachably and fixedly installed inside the water guide channel 210, which ensures the stability of the filter device 600 installed in the water guide channel 210 and provides convenience for subsequent maintenance and replacement. When the filter device 600 needs to be cleaned or replaced, the staff does not need to spend a lot of time and effort to damage the entire structure.

[0061] The sealing gasket 620 is bonded to the outside of the outer frame 610 and abuts against the inner surface of the water channel 210. When the outer frame 610 is installed inside the water channel 210, the sealing gasket 620 will be in close contact with the inner surface of the water channel 210, which can effectively prevent water from leaking out from the gap between them.

[0062] Pull ring 630, which is hinged to the outside of the outer frame 610, allows the operator to easily remove the filter device 600 from the water channel 210 by gently pulling the pull ring 630 and applying force in a certain direction when the filter device 600 needs to be disassembled, greatly improving the efficiency of disassembling the filter device 600.

[0063] The filter screen 640 is fixedly installed inside the outer frame 610 and is used to block soil and prevent soil from entering the water channel 210 and the water storage chamber 300 with the water flow, thus ensuring the smooth flow of the water channel 210 and the water storage chamber 300.

[0064] In some embodiments of this utility model, a cover plate 320 is fixedly installed at the top opening of the water storage cavity 300. The inner and outer surfaces of the cover plate 320 are sealed to the outer frame 100 and the inner frame 200, respectively, to prevent debris from easily entering the water storage cavity 300 due to air flow, rainwater washing, etc., thus ensuring that the water in the water storage cavity 300 is always in a clean state. A water inlet 330 is fixedly installed on the cover plate 320. Through the water inlet 330, the operator can easily connect an external water source, such as a water pipe, to introduce water into the water storage cavity 300, quickly and accurately complete the water replenishment operation, and ensure that the water storage cavity 300 always maintains a suitable water level to meet the normal operation requirements of the system.

[0065] The working method of this utility model:

[0066] When it rains, the rainwater falls on the planting structure 400 and is guided by the water guide plate 500 to the water guide channel 210 on the inner frame 200. After being filtered by the filter device 600, the rainwater enters the water storage chamber 300 for storage.

[0067] During the plant growth process in the planting structure 400, the absorbent cotton cloth 700 absorbs the water in the water storage chamber 300 and transfers the water to the soil layer 420 to provide the plants with the water they need for growth.

[0068] When the water level in the water storage chamber 300 exceeds the set height, the excess water can be discharged through the drain hole 110 to prevent excessive water accumulation in the water storage chamber 300 from affecting the structure of the planting unit.

[0069] If maintenance of the planting unit or replacement of components such as the filter device 600 is required, the outer frame 610 of the filter device 600 can be easily and quickly removed from the water channel 210 by using the pull ring 630.

[0070] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A modular planting unit for a rooftop garden, characterized in that, include: Outer frame (100); The inner frame (200) is located inside the outer frame (100); A water storage cavity (300) is formed between the outer frame (100) and the inner frame (200); The planting structure (400) is laid inside the inner frame (200); Multiple water guide plates (500) are provided and are set on the planting structure (400) to guide rainwater into the interior of the water storage chamber (300); A filter device (600) having multiple sets is installed on the inner frame (200) and corresponds to the water guide plate (500); Absorbent cotton cloth (700) is placed inside the planting structure (400) and extends into the water storage cavity (300).

2. The modular planting unit for a rooftop garden according to claim 1, characterized in that: The planting structure (400) includes: A pad (410) is provided inside the inner frame (200) and is used to fix the absorbent cotton cloth (700). A soil layer (420) is laid on top of a mat (410) and in contact with an absorbent cotton cloth (700).

3. The modular planting unit for a rooftop garden according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner frame (200) has multiple sets of water guiding channels (210) connected to the water storage chamber (300), and the water guiding channels (210) correspond to the water guiding plate (500).

4. The modular planting unit for a rooftop garden according to claim 3, characterized in that: The filter device (600) includes: The outer frame (610) is detachably and fixedly installed inside the water guide channel (210); A sealing gasket (620) is bonded to the outside of the outer frame (610) and abuts against the inner surface of the water channel (210); Pull ring (630), which is hinged to the outside of the outer frame (610); A filter screen (640) is fixedly installed inside the outer frame (610) and is used to block soil.

5. The modular planting unit for a rooftop garden according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple support positioning columns (310) are fixedly installed inside the water storage cavity (300), and the two ends of the support positioning columns (310) are fixedly connected to the outer frame (100) and the inner frame (200) respectively.

6. The modular planting unit for a rooftop garden according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cover plate (320) is fixedly installed at the top opening of the water storage cavity (300). The inner and outer surfaces of the cover plate (320) are respectively sealed to the outer frame (100) and the inner frame (200). A water inlet (330) is fixedly installed on the cover plate (320).

7. The modular planting unit for a rooftop garden according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer frame (100) is fixedly installed with a drain hole (110) that communicates with the water storage chamber (300).