An openable landscape bench for rainwater collection

Abstract

The application relates to an openable landscape bench for collecting rainwater, and belongs to the technical field of garden landscape facilities. The landscape bench comprises a circular ring type seat surface, the inside of the circular ring type seat surface is fixedly connected with a hollow main support column, the top end of the hollow main support column is fixedly connected with a central umbrella rib base, the outer periphery of the central umbrella rib base is fixedly connected with an inverted umbrella type roof, and the outer periphery edge of the inverted umbrella type roof is fixedly connected with a plurality of annular frames. The application has the beneficial effect that in the rainy season, the inverted umbrella type roof is an umbrella surface structure that is inclined to the center as a whole, rainwater can be concentrated and flowed into the central umbrella rib base under the action of gravity, and gradually flowed into a storage assembly along a water collecting pipe in the hollow main support column, so that the collection and storage functions of the landscape bench are realized. The structure has the functions of sun-shading, rain-shielding and efficient water collection, improves the practicability and maintenance convenience of the device, and greatly improves the land use efficiency and landscape coordination of public space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of landscape design technology, and more particularly to a landscape bench that can be opened and closed to collect rainwater. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most landscape benches in public places such as gardens, squares, and leisure trails are fixed structures made of weather-resistant materials such as metal, wood, or stone. The common form is a long strip or ring-shaped seat surface with column support. Some benches have added sunshades or canopies in their design to reduce direct sunlight and improve comfort in summer. These canopies are mostly fixed flat or arched structures, with the top covered with metal plates, polycarbonate sheets, or tensile membrane materials, mainly for sun protection.

[0003] Existing rainwater harvesting facilities are usually separate from landscape features, often found on building roofs and pergola canopies. They guide rainwater through sloping surfaces into external collection troughs, then through pipes to storage tanks for garden irrigation or road washing. In some parks, pergolas or pavilions are equipped with water diversion systems that guide water into underground reservoirs. However, these systems are mostly part of large-scale landscape architecture and not integrated with individual landscape benches. Although a few landscape features use umbrella or funnel-shaped water diversion methods, these are primarily for aesthetic purposes and lack effective collection and storage functions. They also lack impurity filtration structures, which can easily lead to pipe blockage and water pollution. Existing landscape benches and rainwater harvesting facilities are mostly separate, occupying a large space, and the exposed pipes can affect the overall aesthetics of the landscape. Independent rainwater harvesting devices are also large and difficult to integrate into smaller features such as benches, resulting in insufficient utilization of rainfall resources and inconvenient maintenance. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art, the main objective of this application is to provide a landscape bench that can be opened and closed to collect rainwater.

[0005] The technical solution of this application is as follows: a landscape bench with an openable and closable rainwater collection feature, comprising a circular seat surface, a hollow main support column fixedly connected inside the circular seat surface, a central umbrella rib seat fixedly connected to the top of the hollow main support column, an inverted umbrella-shaped canopy fixedly connected to the outer periphery of the central umbrella rib seat, multiple annular frames fixedly connected to the outer periphery of the inverted umbrella-shaped canopy, the inverted umbrella-shaped canopy having an umbrella-like structure tilted towards the center, an outer ring slidably connected to the outer side of the hollow main support column, multiple supporting rods rotatably connected to the outer periphery of the outer ring, the annular frames rotatably connected to the end of the supporting rods away from the outer ring, a water filtering component inside the central umbrella rib seat, and a storage component inside the hollow main support column;

[0006] The water filtration assembly includes a frame fixedly connected to the inner wall of the central umbrella rib base, and a filter screen is engaged inside the frame.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, through the structural combination of the circular seat surface and the hollow main support column, the core components such as the water filtration component and the storage component are cleverly hidden inside the support structure and on the ground while providing a rest function, without occupying additional public space.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the storage component includes several elastic supports fixedly connected to the inner wall of the hollow main support column. The hollow main support column is provided with a water collection pipe, which is secured inside the hollow main support column by the elastic supports. A small water storage tank is provided at the bottom of the hollow main support column, and a water outlet is fixedly connected to the bottom of the small water storage tank.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, rainwater can be smoothly transported to a small water storage tank for storage through the water inlet.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of the annular frames are arranged circumferentially with uniform spacing, and the end of the water outlet away from the small water storage tank is fixedly connected to the main water collection network.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, it is convenient to connect with the main rainwater collection network of the rain garden, so as to realize the integration of rainwater collection and utilization.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the top of the small water storage tank is fixedly connected to a water inlet, the top of the water inlet is fixedly installed with a connecting flange, and the bottom of the hollow main support column is connected to the water inlet through the connecting flange.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up connecting flanges, it is possible for staff to replace and maintain small water storage tanks.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom end of the hollow main support column penetrates the interior of the annular seat surface, and a mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the bottom of the annular seat surface.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up the mounting bracket, a relatively stable support force can be provided for the circular seat surface.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the outer ring is provided with a fixing component, which includes sliding grooves at both ends inside the outer ring, two fixing rods are slidably connected inside the outer ring, and the hollow main support column is provided with fixing holes that cooperate with the fixing rods.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the fixed rod is pulled, thereby compressing the spring with the help of the limiting component, and thus causing the fixed rod to disengage from the fixed hole.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the fixing assembly further includes a limiting member fixedly connected to the outside of the fixing rod. A spring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the fixing rod, and the spring abuts against the limiting member and the inner wall of the slide groove. The limiting member is slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide groove.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the spring force can be used to push the limiting member and the fixing rod to slide along the inner wall of the groove.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the small water storage tank is provided with an inspection port on its outer side, and the small water storage tank is made of corrosion-resistant sealing material.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solutions, wear and tear can be reduced, thereby increasing the service life of small water storage tanks.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this application are as follows:

[0023] 1. In this application, the proposed solution combines a circular seating surface with a hollow main support column to provide a resting function while cleverly concealing core components such as water filtration and storage components within the support structure and on the ground. This eliminates the need to occupy additional public space. During the rainy season, the inverted umbrella-shaped canopy, with its centrally tilted structure, allows rainwater to flow into the central umbrella rib base under gravity and gradually into the storage component through the water collection pipe inside the hollow main support column. This achieves the collection and storage function of the landscape bench. When not in use, the inverted umbrella-shaped canopy can be retracted to reduce wind load and facilitate maintenance of the central umbrella rib base and the internal water filtration components. This structure combines sunshade, rain protection, and efficient water collection, improving the practicality and maintenance convenience of the device and significantly enhancing the land use efficiency and landscape harmony of the public space.

[0024] 2. In this application, rainwater can be smoothly transported to a small water storage tank for storage through the water inlet and connected to the main water collection network of the rain garden to realize the integration of rainwater collection and utilization. Furthermore, through the setting of the water filter component, large particulate impurities such as leaves and dust can be effectively removed, reducing the risk of water collection pipe blockage and extending the service life of the downstream water storage system. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This application provides an overall perspective view of a landscape bench that can be opened and closed to collect rainwater;

[0026] Figure 2 A half-sectional view of a landscape bench with an openable rainwater harvesting feature provided in this application;

[0027] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the fixing component for an openable and closable rainwater-collecting landscape bench provided in this application;

[0028] Figure 4 This application provides a schematic diagram of the hollow main support column and water collection pipe structure of a landscape bench that can be opened and closed to collect rainwater;

[0029] Figure 5 This application provides a schematic diagram of the water filtration component for a landscape bench that can be opened and closed to collect rainwater.

[0030] Legend: 1. Circular seat; 2. Hollow main support column; 3. Central umbrella rib base; 4. Inverted umbrella-shaped canopy; 5. Support rod; 6. Fixing hole; 7. Circular frame; 8. Elastic bracket; 9. Water collection pipe; 10. Outer ring; 11. Limiting component; 12. Fixing rod; 13. Spring; 14. Frame; 15. Filter screen; 16. Water inlet; 17. Small water storage tank; 18. Water outlet; 19. Connecting flange; 20. Slide groove; 21. Mounting bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0032] Reference Figure 1-5A landscape bench with an openable and closable rainwater collection system includes a circular seat surface 1. A hollow main support column 2 is fixedly connected inside the circular seat surface 1. A central umbrella rib base 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the hollow main support column 2. An inverted umbrella-shaped canopy 4 is fixedly connected to the outer periphery of the central umbrella rib base 3. Multiple annular frames 7 are fixedly connected to the outer periphery of the inverted umbrella-shaped canopy 4. The inverted umbrella-shaped canopy 4 has an umbrella-like structure that tilts towards the center. An outer ring 10 is slidably connected to the outer side of the hollow main support column 2. Multiple support rods 5 are rotatably connected to the outer periphery of the outer ring 10. The annular frames 7 are rotatably connected to the ends of the support rods 5 away from the outer ring 10. A water-filtering assembly is provided inside the central umbrella rib base 3. A storage assembly is provided inside the hollow main support column 2. The water-filtering assembly includes a frame 14 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the central umbrella rib base 3. A filter screen is engaged inside the frame 14. 15. This design, through the structural combination of a circular seating surface 1 and a hollow main support column 2, provides a resting function while cleverly concealing core components such as water filtration and storage components within the support structure and on the ground, without occupying additional public space. During the rainy season, the inverted umbrella-shaped canopy 4, with its overall umbrella-like structure tilted towards the center, allows rainwater to flow into the central umbrella rib base 3 under gravity and gradually flow into the storage components along the water collection pipe 9 inside the hollow main support column 2, thus realizing the collection and storage function of the landscape bench. When not in use, the inverted umbrella-shaped canopy 4 can be retracted to reduce wind load, facilitating the maintenance of the central umbrella rib base 3 and the internal water filtration components. This structure combines the functions of sunshade, rain protection, and efficient water collection, improving the practicality and maintenance convenience of the device, and significantly enhancing the land use efficiency and landscape harmony of the public space.

[0033] Specifically, the storage component includes several elastic supports 8 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the hollow main support column 2. A water collection pipe 9 is installed inside the hollow main support column 2, and the water collection pipe 9 is secured inside the hollow main support column 2 by the elastic supports 8. A small water storage tank 17 is located at the bottom of the hollow main support column 2. Rainwater flows through the central umbrella rib base 3 into the water collection pipe 9 inside the hollow main support column 2, and then is smoothly transported to the small water storage tank 17 for storage through the inlet 16. This storage tank is connected to the main water collection network of the rain garden, realizing rainwater collection and... Utilizing an integrated design, the bottom of the small water storage tank 17 is fixedly connected to a water outlet 18. Multiple annular frames 7 are arranged circumferentially with uniform spacing. The end of the water outlet 18 away from the small water storage tank 17 is fixedly connected to a main water collection network. The top of the small water storage tank 17 is fixedly connected to a water inlet 16. A connecting flange 19 is fixedly installed at the top of the water inlet 16. The connection flange 19 allows staff to replace and maintain the small water storage tank 17. The bottom of the hollow main support column 2 is connected to the water inlet 16 via the connecting flange 19.

[0034] Specifically, the bottom end of the hollow main support column 2 penetrates the interior of the annular seat 1. A mounting bracket 21 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the annular seat 1. A fixing component is provided inside the outer ring 10, including sliding grooves 20 at both ends inside the outer ring 10. When the usage state of the inverted umbrella-shaped canopy 4 needs to be adjusted, the fixing rod 12 can be pulled, thereby compressing the spring 13 with the help of the limiting member 11, and thus disengaging the fixing rod 12 from the fixing hole 6, facilitating the adjustment of the upper and lower positions of the outer ring 10. Two fixing rods 12 are slidably connected inside the outer ring 10, and the hollow main support column 2 has a component that works in conjunction with the fixing rods 12. The fixing assembly also includes a limiting member 11 fixedly connected to the outside of the fixing rod 12, which is fitted with a fixing hole 6. Through the elastic force of the spring 13, the limiting member 11 and the fixing rod 12 can be pushed to slide along the inner wall of the slide groove 20, so that the fixing rod 12 is engaged with the fixing hole 6. The outer periphery of the fixing rod 12 is fitted with a spring 13, which abuts against the limiting member 11 and the inner wall of the slide groove 20. The limiting member 11 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide groove 20. The small water tank 17 is provided with an inspection port on the outside for internal cleaning and maintenance. The small water tank 17 is made of corrosion-resistant sealing material to reduce wear and improve the service life of the small water tank 17.

[0035] Working principle: First, workers can bury the components below the circular seat 1 in the landscaped ground. Before burying, ensure that the water outlet 18 is connected to the main rain garden network. Through the structural combination of the circular seat 1 and the hollow main support column 2, the core components such as the water filter and storage components are cleverly hidden inside the support structure and on the ground while providing a resting function, without occupying additional public space. During the rainy season, the inverted umbrella-shaped canopy 4 has an umbrella structure that slopes towards the center, allowing rainwater to flow into the central umbrella rib base 3 under gravity. The water filter effectively removes large particles such as leaves and dust, reducing the risk of blockage in the water collection pipe 9 and extending the rainy season. The water storage system has a long service life and gradually flows into the small water storage tank 17 along the water collection pipe 9 inside the hollow main support column 2 to realize the collection and storage function of the landscape bench. In the non-use state, the inverted umbrella-shaped canopy 4 can be retracted to reduce wind load, so as to facilitate the maintenance of the central umbrella rib base 3 and the internal water filter components. The operation is as follows: pull the fixing rod 12, thereby using the limiting part 11 to compress the spring 13, thereby causing the fixing rod 12 to disengage from the fixing hole 6, so that the staff can slide the outer ring 10 downward. This structure has the functions of sunshade, rain protection and efficient water collection, and improves the practicality and maintenance convenience of the device, greatly improving the land use efficiency and landscape coordination of public space.

Claims

1. A landscape bench with an openable and closable rainwater collection feature, comprising a circular seat surface (1), characterized in that: The circular seat (1) is fixedly connected to a hollow main support column (2). The top of the hollow main support column (2) is fixedly connected to a central umbrella rib seat (3). The outer periphery of the central umbrella rib seat (3) is fixedly connected to an inverted umbrella-shaped canopy (4). Multiple annular frames (7) are fixedly connected to the outer periphery of the inverted umbrella-shaped canopy (4). The inverted umbrella-shaped canopy (4) has an umbrella surface structure that is inclined towards the center. The outer side of the hollow main support column (2) is slidably connected to an outer ring (10). Multiple support rods (5) are rotatably connected to the outer periphery of the outer ring (10). The annular frames (7) and the support rods (5) are rotatably connected to the end away from the outer ring (10). The central umbrella rib seat (3) is provided with a water filter assembly. The hollow main support column (2) is provided with a storage assembly. The water filtration assembly includes a frame (14) fixedly connected to the inner wall of the central umbrella rib seat (3), and a filter screen (15) is engaged inside the frame (14).

2. The landscape bench with openable and closable rainwater collection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage component includes several elastic supports (8) fixedly connected to the inner wall of the hollow main support column (2). The hollow main support column (2) is provided with a water collection pipe (9). The water collection pipe (9) is clamped inside the hollow main support column (2) by the elastic supports (8). The bottom end of the hollow main support column (2) is provided with a small water storage tank (17). The bottom of the small water storage tank (17) is fixedly connected with a water outlet (18).

3. A landscape bench with an openable and closable rainwater collection mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: Multiple ring-shaped frames (7) are arranged circumferentially with uniform spacing, and the end of the water outlet (18) away from the small water storage tank (17) is fixedly connected to the main water collection network.

4. A landscape bench with an openable and closable rainwater collection mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the small water storage tank (17) is fixedly connected to a water inlet (16), and a connecting flange (19) is fixedly installed at the top of the water inlet (16). The bottom of the hollow main support column (2) is connected to the water inlet (16) through the connecting flange (19).

5. A landscape bench with an openable and closable rainwater collection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the hollow main support column (2) penetrates the interior of the annular seat (1), and the bottom of the annular seat (1) is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket (21).

6. A landscape bench with an openable and closable rainwater collection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer ring (10) is provided with a fixing component inside. The fixing component includes a sliding groove (20) opened at both ends inside the outer ring (10). Two fixing rods (12) are slidably connected inside the outer ring (10). The hollow main support column (2) is provided with a fixing hole (6) that cooperates with the fixing rods (12).

7. A landscape bench with openable and closable rainwater collection capability according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixing assembly also includes a limiting member (11) fixedly connected to the outside of the fixing rod (12). A spring (13) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the fixing rod (12). The spring (13) abuts against the inner wall of the limiting member (11) and the slide groove (20). The limiting member (11) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide groove (20).

8. A landscape bench with an openable and closable rainwater collection mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The small water storage tank (17) is provided with an inspection port on the outside, and the small water storage tank (17) is made of corrosion-resistant sealing material.

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