Rainwater collecting device with flow dividing function

By designing a rainwater harvesting device with diversion function, the combination of water collection mechanism and automatic control mechanism solves the problems of cumbersome manual intervention and water waste in traditional rainwater harvesting devices, realizes automatic diversion and storage of rainwater, and improves utilization efficiency.

CN224259500UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19YANGZHOU UNIV
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YANGZHOU UNIV
Filing Date
2025-04-25
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

Traditional rainwater harvesting systems suffer from cumbersome manual intervention and water waste during storage and utilization.

Method used

Design a rainwater harvesting device with diversion function, including a water storage component, a water collection mechanism, a diversion component and an automatic drainage control mechanism. The automatic control mechanism automatically opens the drain outlet to divert water for irrigation during dry weather, reducing human intervention and water evaporation.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic rainwater diversion and storage, reducing human intervention and water waste, and improving the efficiency and convenience of rainwater utilization.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a rainwater collecting device with a flow dividing function, belongs to the technical field of gardens, and aims at solving the problems that rainwater treatment needs to be recycled in a manual pumping and spraying mode, the process is tedious, time and labor are wasted, and water is prone to evaporation and waste. The water collecting mechanism is mounted at the top of the water storage assembly; one side of the flow dividing assembly is fixedly communicated with the water collecting mechanism; the automatic drainage control mechanism is mounted in the flow dividing assembly; the rainwater collecting and storing device can collect and store rainwater, and can automatically block the water storage pipe in drought weather to reduce evaporation of the rainwater; and in continuous drought weather, the water collecting hopper automatically opens the water outlet, so that shunting watering is automatically completed.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of garden technology, and more specifically, it relates to a rainwater collection device with diversion function. Background Technology

[0002] Garden water use includes plant irrigation, animal enclosure washing, and summer plaza and path spraying, which involves a large amount of water. To alleviate the increasing water shortage, rainwater harvesting devices need to be installed in gardens. These devices can collect, store, and treat rainwater within the garden area to achieve effective utilization and management of rainwater resources. The collected rainwater enters the reservoir. When watering, it needs to be manually pumped and sprayed for reuse. This process is labor-intensive, cumbersome, and time-consuming. Some of the water in the reservoir will also evaporate, resulting in a certain amount of waste. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a rainwater collection device with a diversion function, thereby resolving the traditional problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] This utility model discloses a rainwater collection device with a diversion function, which is achieved by the following specific technical means:

[0005] A rainwater harvesting device with a diversion function includes: a water storage component, a water collection mechanism, a diversion component, and an automatic drainage control mechanism; the water storage component is a cylindrical structure; the water collection mechanism is installed on the top of the water storage component; one side of the diversion component is fixedly connected to the water collection mechanism; the automatic drainage control mechanism is installed inside the diversion component; the automatic drainage control mechanism includes: a fixed column B and a spring B; the fixed column B is a hollow cylindrical structure; the spring B is installed inside the fixed column B.

[0006] In at least some embodiments, the water storage assembly includes: a water storage cylinder, a fixed bracket, and a sealing plug; the water storage cylinder is a cylindrical structure and is used to store water; the fixed bracket is a T-shaped structure and is fixedly installed inside the water storage cylinder; the sealing plug is fixedly installed on the top of the fixed bracket and can assist in sealing the water collection hopper.

[0007] In at least some embodiments, the water collection mechanism includes: a fixed column A, a spring A, a connecting strut, a water collection hopper, a drive frame, and a traction rope A; the fixed column A is a hollow cylindrical structure, and is fixedly installed on the surface of the water storage tank; the spring A is installed inside the fixed column A; the bottom of the connecting strut is slidably inserted into the fixed column A and connected to the spring A; the bottom of the water collection hopper is slidably inserted into the water storage tank, and the water collection hopper is fixedly connected to the connecting strut, and the spring A can provide elastic support for the water collection hopper; the drive frame is a U-shaped structure, and the top of the drive frame is fixedly connected to the water collection hopper; the top of the traction rope A is fixedly connected to the drive frame.

[0008] In at least some embodiments, the diversion component includes: an auxiliary water storage tank and a drain outlet; one side of the auxiliary water storage tank is fixedly connected to the water storage cylinder, and the auxiliary water storage tank is fixedly connected to the fixed column B; the drain outlet is opened on the surface of the auxiliary water storage tank.

[0009] In at least some embodiments, the automatic drainage control mechanism further includes: a traction rod, a sliding support plate, a baffle, a guide support plate, a traction rope B, and a connecting push block; one end of the traction rod slides through the auxiliary water storage tank and inserts into the fixed column B and is connected to the spring B; the sliding support plate is fixedly connected to the traction rod; one side of the baffle is fixedly connected to the sliding support plate, and the baffle can assist in blocking the drain outlet; the guide support plate is a cuboid structure with a groove in the middle, and the other end of the traction rod slides into the groove of the guide support plate; one side of the traction rope B is fixedly connected to the traction rod; and the connecting push block is fixedly connected to the traction rope B.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0011] This utility model has an internal water collection mechanism with a water collection hopper inside, which can collect and store rainwater. On sunny days, some of the rainwater in the water collection hopper evaporates, causing the hopper to rise. The sealing plate automatically seals the hopper to prevent the stored rainwater from evaporating. The device also has a diversion component and an automatic drainage control mechanism. During prolonged drought, as rainwater evaporates from the water collection hopper, the hopper automatically slides, pulling the baffle to slide and automatically opening the drain outlet, automatically completing the diversion and watering without manual intervention, making it simple and convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main body structure of this utility model from a bottom view.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main cross-sectional structure of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the water storage component of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the water collection mechanism of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the diversion component of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram, the correspondence between component names and drawing numbers is as follows:

[0018] 1. Water storage assembly; 101. Water storage cylinder; 102. Fixed bracket; 103. Sealing plug; 2. Water collection mechanism; 201. Fixed column A; 202. Spring A; 203. Connecting support rod; 204. Water collection hopper; 205. Drive frame; 206. Traction rope A; 3. Diversion assembly; 301. Auxiliary water storage tank; 302. Drainage outlet; 4. Automatic drainage control mechanism; 401. Fixed column B; 402. Spring B; 403. Traction rod; 404. Sliding support plate; 405. Baffle; 406. Guide support plate; 407. Traction rope B; 408. Connecting push block. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.

[0020] Example 1:

[0021] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 5 As shown:

[0022] This utility model provides a rainwater collection device with a diversion function, including: a water storage component 1, a water collection mechanism 2, a diversion component 3, and an automatic drainage control mechanism 4; the water storage component 1 is a cylindrical structure; the water collection mechanism 2 is installed on the top of the water storage component 1; one side of the diversion component 3 is fixedly connected to the water collection mechanism 2; the automatic drainage control mechanism 4 is installed inside the diversion component 3; the automatic drainage control mechanism 4 includes: a fixed column B401 and a spring B402; the fixed column B401 is a hollow cylindrical structure; the spring B402 is installed inside the fixed column B401.

[0023] like Figure 3 As shown, the water storage assembly 1 includes: a water storage cylinder 101, a fixed bracket 102, and a sealing plug 103; the water storage cylinder 101 has a cylindrical structure and is used for storing water; the fixed bracket 102 has a T-shaped structure and is fixedly installed inside the water storage cylinder 101; the sealing plug 103 is fixedly installed on the top of the fixed bracket 102 and can assist in sealing the water collection hopper 204.

[0024] like Figure 4As shown, the water collection mechanism 2 includes: a fixed column A201, a spring A202, a connecting support rod 203, a water collection hopper 204, a drive frame 205, and a traction rope A206; the fixed column A201 is a hollow cylindrical structure, and the fixed column A201 is fixedly installed on the surface of the water storage cylinder 101; the spring A202 is installed inside the fixed column A201; the bottom of the connecting support rod 203 is slidably inserted into the fixed column A201 and connected to the spring A202; the bottom of the water collection hopper 204 is slidably inserted into the water storage cylinder 101, and the water collection hopper 204 is fixedly connected to the connecting support rod 203, and the spring A202 can provide elastic support for the water collection hopper 204; the drive frame 205 is a U-shaped structure, and the top of the drive frame 205 is fixedly connected to the water collection hopper 204; the top of the traction rope A206 is fixedly connected to the drive frame 205.

[0025] like Figure 5 As shown, the diversion component 3 includes: an auxiliary water storage tank 301 and a drain outlet 302; one side of the auxiliary water storage tank 301 is fixedly connected to the water storage cylinder 101, and the auxiliary water storage tank 301 is fixedly connected to the fixed column B401; the drain outlet 302 is opened on the surface of the auxiliary water storage tank 301.

[0026] like Figure 5 As shown, the automatic drainage control mechanism 4 also includes: a traction rod 403, a sliding support plate 404, a baffle 405, a guide support plate 406, a traction rope B407, and a connecting push block 408; one end of the traction rod 403 slides through the auxiliary water storage tank 301 and is inserted into the fixed column B401 and connected to the spring B402; the sliding support plate 404 is fixedly connected to the traction rod 403; one side of the baffle 405 is fixedly connected to the sliding support plate 404, and the baffle 405 can assist in blocking the drain outlet 302; the guide support plate 406 is a cuboid structure with a groove in the middle, and the other end of the traction rod 403 slides into the groove of the guide support plate 406; one side of the traction rope B407 is fixedly connected to the traction rod 403; the connecting push block 408 is fixedly connected to the traction rope B407.

[0027] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows:

[0028] In this invention, when it rains, rainwater enters the water collection hopper 204. When the rainwater inside the water collection hopper 204 reaches a certain amount, the water collection hopper 204 moves downward due to gravity, and the sealing plate 103 is positioned above the water collection hopper 204. Rainwater enters the water storage cylinder 101 and the auxiliary water storage tank 301 through the gap between the sealing plate 103 and the water collection hopper 204, completing the rainwater collection and storage. On sunny days, the rainwater in the water collection hopper 204 evaporates, the spring A202 rebounds, and the water collection hopper 204 is pushed back. As the water hopper 204 rises and slides, the sealing plate 103 re-seales the top of the water hopper 204 to prevent the stored rainwater from evaporating. The water hopper 204 rises, and the bottom of the water hopper 204 can pull the connecting push block 408 upward through the drive frame 205 and the traction rope A206. The connecting push block 408 can further control the sliding of the traction rod 403, the sliding support plate 404 and the baffle 405 through the traction rope B407, opening the drain outlet 302 and completing the effect of automatic water diversion.

[0029] The following points should be noted in this article:

[0030] 1. The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed herein only relate to the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed herein; other structures can be referred to in general design.

[0031] 2. Where there is no conflict, the embodiments of this disclosure and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other to obtain new embodiments.

[0032] The above are merely specific embodiments of this disclosure, but the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A rainwater harvesting device with diversion function, comprising: The water storage component (1), water collection mechanism (2), diversion component (3), and drainage automatic control mechanism (4) are provided. The water storage component (1) is a cylindrical structure. The water collection mechanism (2) is installed on the top of the water storage component (1). The diversion component (3) is fixedly connected to the water collection mechanism (2) on one side. The drainage automatic control mechanism (4) is installed inside the diversion component (3). The drainage automatic control mechanism (4) includes a fixed column B (401) and a spring B (402). The spring B (402) is installed inside the fixed column B (401).

2. The rainwater collection device with diversion function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage component (1) includes: a water storage cylinder (101), a fixed bracket (102), and a sealing plug (103); the water storage cylinder (101) is a cylindrical structure; the fixed bracket (102) is fixedly installed inside the water storage cylinder (101); and the sealing plug (103) is fixedly installed on the top of the fixed bracket (102).

3. The rainwater collection device with diversion function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water collection mechanism (2) includes: a fixed column A (201), a spring A (202), a connecting support rod (203), a water collection bucket (204), a drive frame (205), and a traction rope A (206); the fixed column A (201) is fixedly installed on the surface of the water storage tank (101); the spring A (202) is installed inside the fixed column A (201); the bottom of the connecting support rod (203) is slidably inserted into the fixed column A (201) and connected to the spring A (202); the bottom of the water collection bucket (204) is slidably inserted into the water storage tank (101), and the water collection bucket (204) is fixedly connected to the connecting support rod (203); the top of the drive frame (205) is fixedly connected to the water collection bucket (204); and the top of the traction rope A (206) is fixedly connected to the drive frame (205).

4. The rainwater collection device with diversion function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The diversion component (3) includes: an auxiliary water storage tank (301) and a drain outlet (302); one side of the auxiliary water storage tank (301) is fixedly connected to the water storage cylinder (101), and the auxiliary water storage tank (301) is fixedly connected to the fixed column B (401); the drain outlet (302) is opened on the surface of the auxiliary water storage tank (301).

5. A rainwater collection device with diversion function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The automatic drainage control mechanism (4) further includes: a traction rod (403), a sliding support plate (404), a baffle (405), a guide support plate (406), a traction rope B (407), and a connecting push block (408); one end of the traction rod (403) slides through the auxiliary water storage tank (301) and is inserted into the fixed column B (401) and connected to the spring B (402); the sliding support plate (404) is fixedly connected to the traction rod (403); one side of the baffle (405) is fixedly connected to the sliding support plate (404); the guide support plate (406) is a cuboid structure with a groove in the middle, and the other end of the traction rod (403) slides into the groove of the guide support plate (406); one side of the traction rope B (407) is fixedly connected to the traction rod (403); the connecting push block (408) is fixedly connected to the traction rope B (407).