Intelligent retractable opening rain cover
By using an intelligent retractable rain cover, which automatically adjusts itself using a rain sensor and drive mechanism, the problem of fixed rain covers affecting ventilation is solved, thus improving the air intake efficiency of the air conditioning system and the protection of equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WUHAN DONGFENG PAINTING EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of factory rain cover technology, specifically to an intelligent retractable and openable rain cover. Background Technology
[0002] Industrial air conditioning systems play a vital role in modern industrial production, and their stability and efficiency directly affect the temperature and humidity control of the production environment and the normal operation of equipment. As a key component of industrial air conditioning systems, inlet rain covers are primarily used to protect air conditioning equipment from external environmental factors such as rain and dust, thereby extending equipment lifespan and ensuring efficient operation.
[0003] Currently, most industrial air conditioner inlet rain covers on the market are fixed designs, made primarily of metal or plastic. While simple and reliable, this design is functionally limited, serving only to shield against rain and dust. It presents several limitations in practical applications. For example, fixed rain covers cannot be dynamically adjusted according to weather conditions or equipment needs, and when not needed, they occupy excessive space, hindering ventilation. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing an intelligent retractable rain cover that automatically opens and closes, thus avoiding the impact of the rain cover on ventilation when it is not needed.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an intelligent retractable and openable rain cover, comprising: The mounting bracket is installed at the air inlet; A flexible retractable rain cover, which is mounted on top of a fixed frame; A driving device, comprising a connecting rod and a motor, wherein one end of the connecting rod is connected to a flexible retractable rain cover, and the other end of the connecting rod is connected to the output end of the motor; A rain sensor, mounted on top of the air inlet, is used to monitor whether it is raining; A controller is used to control a drive device to open or retract a flexible retractable rain cover based on a signal from a raindrop sensor.
[0006] In some embodiments, the flexible retractable rain cover includes a support rod and a rainproof cloth. One end of the support rod is fixed to a mounting frame, and the other end of the support rod extends outdoors. A slider is slidably disposed on the support rod. One end of the rainproof cloth is connected to the end of the support rod near the mounting frame, and the other end of the rainproof cloth is connected to the slider. A connecting rod is connected to the slider.
[0007] In some embodiments, the length of the connecting rod is extendable, and the connecting rod is hinged to the slider.
[0008] In some embodiments, the flexible retractable rain cover includes a telescopic rod and a rainproof cloth. The telescopic rod is telescopic in length, one end of the telescopic rod is fixed to a fixed frame, and the other end of the telescopic rod extends outdoors. One end of the rainproof cloth is connected to the end of the telescopic rod near the fixed frame, and the other end of the rainproof cloth is connected to the end of the telescopic rod away from the fixed frame. A connecting rod is connected to the end of the telescopic rod away from the fixed frame.
[0009] In some embodiments, the telescopic rod includes multiple sleeve rods, each sleeve rod having a hollow structure. The multiple sleeve rods have different diameters, and the multiple sleeve rods are nested one on top of the other, with the diameter decreasing from the outside to the inside, thereby realizing the telescopic function of the telescopic rod.
[0010] In some embodiments, a first limiting member and a second limiting member are provided at one end of the sleeve rod. The first limiting member is located inside the sleeve rod to restrict other sleeve rods inside from detaching. The second limiting member is located outside the sleeve rod to restrict the sleeve rod from fully inserting into other sleeve rods. The rainproof cloth is connected to the second limiting member.
[0011] In some embodiments, a water baffle is included, which is mounted on an exterior wall panel and is used to prevent water from entering the interior.
[0012] In some embodiments, the water baffle includes a first water baffle disposed between the top of the fixing frame and the outer wall panel, one end of the first water baffle extending outward, the first water baffle pressing tightly against the flexible retractable rain cover, and a sealant being provided between the first water baffle and the outer wall panel.
[0013] In some embodiments, the water baffle includes a second water baffle disposed between the bottom of the fixing frame and the outer wall panel, and a sealant is provided between the second water baffle and the bottom of the fixing frame.
[0014] In some embodiments, the top and bottom of the mounting bracket are provided with fasteners, and the mounting bracket is fixed to the exterior wall purlin by means of the fasteners.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. This utility model uses a rain sensor to monitor rain conditions in real time, and the controller can automatically control the drive device based on the signal. When there is no rain, the rain cover does not block the air inlet, minimizing the wind resistance and obstruction caused by traditional fixed rain covers, significantly improving the air intake efficiency of the air conditioning system and reducing fan energy consumption. In rainy weather, the drive device quickly unfolds the flexible retractable rain cover into place, effectively blocking rainwater and protecting the equipment from rainwater corrosion.
[0016] 2. The first water-blocking plate of this utility model is pressed tightly against the top of the rainproof cloth and extends to the outside. With the help of sealant, it effectively prevents rainwater from seeping in from the gap between the top of the fixing frame and the outer wall panel and the top of the shrink rain cover.
[0017] 3. The second water baffle of this utility model can prevent rainwater from seeping in from the gap between the bottom of the fixing frame and the outer wall panel. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged view at point B in the middle; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the telescopic rod of this utility model; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point C in the middle.
[0019] Reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Fixing frame; 2. Vertical rod; 3. Upright rod; 4. Connecting rod; 5. Support rod; 6. Sliding block; 7. Rainproof cloth; 8. Telescopic rod; 9. Sleeve rod; 10. First limiting component; 11. Second limiting component; 12. First water baffle; 13. Second water baffle; 14. Fixing component; 15. Exterior wall purlin; 16. Exterior wall panel; 17. Air inlet louver. Detailed Implementation
[0020] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.
[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model provides an intelligent retractable opening rain cover, which is installed at the air inlet of the factory building. The air inlet is located between two external wall purlins 15, and an external wall panel 16 is installed on the external wall purlins 15. An air inlet louver 17 is installed between the two external wall purlins 15.
[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, the intelligent retractable rainproof cover includes a fixed frame 1, which includes vertical rods 2, horizontal rods, and upright rods 3. The air inlet is rectangular, and vertical rods 2 are provided at each of the four corners of the air inlet. The vertical rods 2 are arranged perpendicular to the air inlet louvers 17. The two ends of the horizontal rods are connected to the vertical rods 2, and the two ends of the upright rods 3 are connected to the vertical rods 2, thus forming the fixed frame 1. One end of the vertical rod 2 can be connected to the frame of the air inlet louvers 17, and the other end of the vertical rod 2 extends beyond the outer wall panel 16. Figure 2As shown, the fixing frame 1 is fixed to two external wall purlins 15 by fixing member 14, and the fixing member 14 is fixed to the fixing frame 1 and the external wall purlins 15 by bolts respectively.
[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, a flexible retractable rain cover is provided on the top outer side of the fixing frame 1, and a driving device is provided on the fixing frame 1. The driving device can drive the flexible retractable rain cover to extend and retract.
[0024] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown, the flexible retractable rain cover includes support rods 5 and a rainproof cloth 7. Two support rods 5 are symmetrically arranged, one near the air inlet on each side. One end of each support rod 5 is fixed to a mounting frame 1 by welding or bolting, and the other end extends outward. A slider 6 is slidably mounted on each support rod 5. One end of the rainproof cloth 7 is connected to the end of the support rod 5 near the mounting frame 1, and the other end is connected to the slider 6. By driving the slider 6, the rainproof cloth 7 can be extended and retracted, avoiding the impact of the rainproof cloth 7 on ventilation when it is not needed. The rainproof cloth 7 can be connected to the support rods 5 and the slider 6 by adhesive.
[0025] In addition, flexible retractable rain covers can also be used as... Figure 4 The structure shown includes a flexible retractable rain cover comprising a telescopic rod 8 and a rainproof cloth 7. Two telescopic rods 8 are symmetrically arranged, with each rod close to one side of the air inlet. The length of the telescopic rod 8 is extendable. One end of the telescopic rod 8 is fixed to the mounting frame 1, and the other end extends outward. One end of the rainproof cloth 7 is connected to the end of the telescopic rod 8 near the mounting frame 1, and the other end is connected to the end of the telescopic rod 8 away from the mounting frame 1. The extension and retraction of the rainproof cloth 7 can be achieved by extending and retracting the telescopic rod 8.
[0026] like Figure 4 As shown, the telescopic rod 8 includes multiple sleeve rods 9, which are hollow structures. The multiple sleeve rods 9 have different diameters and are nested one on top of the other, with the diameter decreasing from the outside to the inside, thereby realizing the telescopic function of the telescopic rod 8.
[0027] like Figure 5 As shown, a first limiting member 10 and a second limiting member 11 are provided at one end of the sleeve rod 9. The first limiting member 10 is located inside the sleeve rod 9. An outer edge that cooperates with the first limiting member 10 is provided on the sleeve rod 9 located inside the sleeve rod 9 and adjacent to the sleeve rod 9. The first limiting member 10 restricts the sleeve rod 9 inside it from detaching from the sleeve rod 9 by restricting the outer edge. The second limiting member 11 is located outside the sleeve rod 9 and is used to restrict the sleeve rod 9 from being completely inserted into other sleeve rods 9. The rainproof cloth 7 is connected to the second limiting member 11.
[0028] like Figure 1As shown, the driving device includes a motor, a rotating shaft, and connecting rods 4. The motor is fixedly mounted on the vertical rod 2. The two ends of the rotating shaft are rotatably connected to the two vertical rods 2 at the bottom of the fixed frame 1. Two connecting rods 4 are provided, which are close to the two ends of the rotating shaft. One end of the connecting rod 4 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the other end of the connecting rod 4 is connected to the slider 6 or the end of the sleeve rod 9 with the smallest diameter. The motor and the rotating shaft are connected by gear transmission. The motor can drive the slider 6 or the sleeve rod 9 to move, thereby realizing the extension and retraction of the rainproof cloth 7.
[0029] It should be noted that when the support rod 5 or the telescopic rod 8 is arc-shaped and the rotation base point of the connecting rod 4 is the center of the support rod 5 or the telescopic rod 8, the connecting rod 4 can be a rod of fixed length. When this condition is not met, the connecting rod 4 needs to have a telescopic function. The connecting rod 4 can adopt the same structure as the telescopic rod 8, and the connecting rod 4 is hinged to the slider 6 or the sleeve rod 9.
[0030] like Figure 2 As shown, a first water-blocking plate 12 is installed between the top of the fixing frame 1 and the outer wall panel 16. One end of the first water-blocking plate 12 extends outward, and the first water-blocking plate 12 is pressed tightly against the flexible retractable rain cover. Sealant is applied between the first water-blocking plate 12 and the outer wall panel 16. Figure 3 As shown, a second water baffle 13 is provided between the bottom of the fixing frame 1 and the outer wall panel 16, and sealant is applied between the second water baffle 13 and the bottom of the fixing frame 1. The second water baffle 13 is inverted U-shaped. In addition, the two sides of the fixing frame 1 are directly sealed to the outer wall panel 16 with sealant.
[0031] The aforementioned motor can be controlled manually or automatically. In automatic control, a rain sensor is installed on the outer wall panel 16 at the top of the mounting frame 1. The rain sensor is connected to a controller, which is installed indoors and connected to the rain sensor via wired or wireless means. The controller is also connected to the motor, and can control the drive device to open or close the rainproof cloth 7 according to the signal from the rain sensor.
[0032] Furthermore, the rain sensor can be a vehicle-graded rain sensor. When the rainfall is light, the controller controls the motor to partially unfold the rainproof cloth 7. When the rainfall is heavy, the controller controls the motor to fully unfold the rainproof cloth 7, thereby realizing graded adjustment of the rainproof cloth 7 and minimizing the impact of the rainproof cloth 7 on ventilation.
[0033] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be included within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A smart retractable opening rain cover characterized by: include: A mounting bracket (1) is installed at the air inlet; A flexible retractable rain cover, which is mounted on top of a fixed frame (1); The driving device includes a connecting rod (4) and a motor. One end of the connecting rod (4) is connected to a flexible retractable rain cover, and the other end of the connecting rod (4) is connected to the output end of the motor. A rain sensor, mounted on top of the air inlet, is used to monitor whether it is raining; A controller is used to control a drive device to open or retract a flexible retractable rain cover based on a signal from a raindrop sensor.
2. The intelligent retractable open rain cover of claim 1, wherein: The flexible retractable rain cover includes a support rod (5) and a rainproof cloth (7). One end of the support rod (5) is fixed on the fixing frame (1), and the other end of the support rod (5) extends to the outside. A slider (6) is slidably installed on the support rod (5). One end of the rainproof cloth (7) is connected to the end of the support rod (5) near the fixing frame (1), and the other end of the rainproof cloth (7) is connected to the slider (6). The connecting rod (4) is connected to the slider (6).
3. The intelligent retractable open rain cover of claim 2, wherein: The length of the connecting rod (4) is extendable, and the connecting rod (4) is hinged to the slider (6).
4. The intelligent retractable open rain cover of claim 1, wherein: The flexible retractable rain cover includes a telescopic rod (8) and a rainproof cloth (7). The length of the telescopic rod (8) is telescopic. One end of the telescopic rod (8) is fixed to the fixed frame (1), and the other end of the telescopic rod (8) extends to the outside. One end of the rainproof cloth (7) is connected to the end of the telescopic rod (8) near the fixed frame (1), and the other end of the rainproof cloth (7) is connected to the end of the telescopic rod (8) away from the fixed frame (1). The connecting rod (4) is connected to the end of the telescopic rod (8) away from the fixed frame (1).
5. The intelligent retractable opening rain cover of claim 4, wherein: The telescopic rod (8) includes multiple sleeve rods (9), which are hollow structures. The multiple sleeve rods (9) have different diameters and are nested in layers from large to small diameter and from the outside to the inside, thereby realizing the telescopic function of the telescopic rod (8).
6. The intelligent retractable opening rain cover of claim 5, wherein: One end of the sleeve rod (9) is provided with a first limiting member (10) and a second limiting member (11). The first limiting member (10) is located inside the sleeve rod (9) to restrict other sleeve rods (9) inside from detaching. The second limiting member (11) is located outside the sleeve rod (9) to restrict the sleeve rod (9) from being fully inserted into other sleeve rods (9). The rainproof cloth (7) is connected to the second limiting member (11).
7. The intelligent retractable opening rain cover according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: Includes a water baffle plate, which is installed on the exterior wall panel (16) and is used to prevent water from entering the room.
8. The intelligent retractable opening rain cover of claim 7, wherein: The water baffle includes a first water baffle (12), which is disposed between the top of the fixed frame (1) and the outer wall panel (16). One end of the first water baffle (12) extends to the outside. The first water baffle (12) is pressed tightly against the flexible retractable rain cover. A sealant is provided between the first water baffle (12) and the outer wall panel (16).
9. The intelligent retractable opening rain cover of claim 7, wherein: The water baffle comprises a second water baffle (13) arranged between the bottom of the fixing frame (1) and the outer wall plate (16), and a sealant is arranged between the second water baffle (13) and the bottom of the fixing frame (1).
10. The intelligent retractable opening rain cover according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The top and bottom of the fixing frame (1) are provided with fixing members (14), and the fixing frame (1) is fixed on the outer wall purlin (15) through the fixing members (14).