A space capsule structure

By using an adjustable-angle photovoltaic panel structure and a motor drive system, the problem of traditional photovoltaic panel coverage affecting lighting has been solved, achieving a balance between power supply and lighting needs inside the space capsule, and improving living comfort and rainwater utilization efficiency.

CN224549746UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24XINJIANG CHENXUAN MASCH EQUIP TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XINJIANG CHENXUAN MASCH EQUIP TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-23
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

Traditional fixed photovoltaic panels covering the roof of a house prevent effective lighting and affect living comfort.

Method used

The design incorporates a multi-group photovoltaic panel structure with adjustable angles. A motor drive system enables the photovoltaic panels to be tilted and oriented. Combined with the opening and closing of the skylight frame, this meets the needs for power supply and lighting.

Benefits of technology

It enables the photovoltaic panels to supply electricity without affecting the amount of natural light, while also increasing the brightness inside the cabin when needed to meet the needs of living comfort, and effectively draining and collecting rainwater during rainfall.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to space cabin building technical field especially for a kind of space cabin structure, including cabin body, the top of cabin body is perforated and is fixedly installed with skylight frame, the inside of skylight frame is equipped with skylight glass, the inside of skylight frame is installed with photovoltaic device installation frame, the inside of photovoltaic device installation frame is installed with multiple adjustable photovoltaic board structure, each group adjustable photovoltaic board structure includes the installation guide rail of being installed in the inside of photovoltaic device installation frame, the inside of installation guide rail is slidably installed with sliding block, the one end of installation guide rail is equipped with first motor, the output of first motor is connected with screw rod, and the threaded connection between screw rod and sliding block, the side of sliding block is connected with support, the top of support is fixedly equipped with second motor, the output of second motor is fixed with third motor protective cover, the setting of multiple groups of photovoltaic board of the device through angle adjustable, while being able to supply part electric energy for the device, also can satisfy the adjustment demand to the lighting effect in building.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of space capsule architecture technology, and specifically relates to a space capsule structure. Background Technology

[0002] Capsule-style housing is an innovative architectural form that combines modern technology, design aesthetics, and modular building concepts to provide users with a unique, comfortable, and flexible living experience. Inspired by futuristic technology, it utilizes modular prefabrication techniques to construct living spaces. Its exterior typically features a streamlined or geometric shape, resembling a spacecraft capsule. The interior space is compact yet fully functional, balancing living comfort with a technologically advanced experience.

[0003] To meet energy-saving requirements, some capsule-style houses are designed with photovoltaic panels installed on the roof. However, while traditional fixed photovoltaic panels can convert light energy into electricity to provide some functions for the capsule house, the roof is largely covered, making it impossible to let the building's interior into the light from the roof. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the above problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a space capsule structure that, through the installation of multiple sets of photovoltaic panels with adjustable angles, can not only supply part of the electrical energy for the device, but also meet the needs of adjusting the lighting effect inside the building.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a space capsule structure, including a capsule body, a skylight frame that is fixedly installed through the top of the capsule body, a skylight glass on the inner side of the skylight frame, a photovoltaic device mounting frame installed inside the skylight frame, multiple adjustable photovoltaic panel structures installed on the inner side of the photovoltaic device mounting frame, each adjustable photovoltaic panel structure including a mounting guide rail installed on the inner side of the photovoltaic device mounting frame, a slider slidably installed on the inner side of the mounting guide rail, a first motor at one end of the mounting guide rail, the output end of the first motor being connected to a lead screw, the lead screw being threadedly connected to the slider, one side of the slider being connected to a bracket, a second motor fixedly installed on the top of the bracket, the output end of the second motor being fixed to a third motor protective cover, a double-headed motor installed inside the third motor protective cover, both ends of the double-headed motor being connected to a rotating shaft, one end of the rotating shaft being connected to a photovoltaic panel fixing frame, and a photovoltaic panel being inlaid and installed on the inner side of the photovoltaic panel fixing frame.

[0006] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: During the use of this device, the solar energy can be converted into electrical energy through photovoltaic panels, providing partial power for the daily electrical needs of the cabin, thus achieving energy saving. Simultaneously, the photovoltaic panels can be adjusted in pitch and orientation. When indoor lighting is not required, the photovoltaic panels can be kept horizontally folded down, completely sealing the inside of the skylight frame. When indoor lighting is needed, the adjustable photovoltaic panel structures can be adjusted sequentially from the rear side. During adjustment, the first motor at one end of the guide rail drives the lead screw to rotate. Through the transmission between the lead screw and the slider, the slider drives the bracket to move backward, causing the... The adjustable photovoltaic panels slide backward, disengaging from the previous group. At this point, the dual-head motor rotates the shaft, causing the photovoltaic panel fixing frame to rotate and lift the photovoltaic panel. Simultaneously, the second motor rotates the third motor, causing the protective cover and photovoltaic panel to rotate, adjusting the orientation of the photovoltaic panel. This process is repeated for each adjustable photovoltaic panel. By adjusting the tilt and orientation angles of the photovoltaic panels, they can face the sun, enabling more efficient conversion of light energy into electricity. This also allows the inner side of the skylight frame to be unsealed, enabling light to penetrate the cabin through the skylight glass, increasing the brightness inside the cabin and meeting the lighting requirements.

[0007] During precipitation, rainwater falling inside the skylight frame can be drained through the drainage holes. Rainwater falling on the top of the cabin and inside the skylight frame can flow into the drainage channel and be collected in the water tank through the drainage pipe for reuse.

[0008] To reinforce the sunroof glass: As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the bottom of the sunroof frame is provided with a reinforcing crossbeam, which is located below the sunroof glass.

[0009] The beneficial effect of this improvement is that the reinforced crossbeam is used to reinforce the sunroof glass.

[0010] For the hoisting of the cabin: As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the bottom of the cabin is provided with feet, and the top of the cabin is provided with lifting lugs.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this improvement are as follows: When using this device, the cabin is hoisted and positioned by the lifting lugs, and the cabin is supported by the base feet to complete the placement of the cabin.

[0012] To allow rainwater to drain from the inside of the photovoltaic installation frame: As a further improvement to the above technical solution: drainage holes are provided between the inner and outer sides of the photovoltaic device mounting frame and between the inner and outer sides of the skylight frame.

[0013] The beneficial effect of this improvement is that the drainage holes are used to drain rainwater from the inside of the photovoltaic device mounting frame.

[0014] To recycle rainwater: As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the top side of the cabin is provided with a drainage groove surrounding the outside of the cabin, the bottom of the drainage groove is connected to a drainage pipe, the bottom of the drainage pipe is connected to a water tank, and the water tank is fixed to the side of the cabin.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this improvement are: rainwater falling inside the skylight frame can be discharged through the drainage hole, and rainwater falling on the top of the cabin and inside the skylight frame can flow into the drainage channel and be discharged into the water tank through the drainage pipe for collection and utilization.

[0016] In order to control the operation of the first motor, the second motor, and the dual-head motor: As a further improvement to the above technical solution: a controller is provided on the inner side of the cabin.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this improvement are: the controller is used to control the operation of the first motor, the second motor, and the dual-head motor.

[0018] To protect the first and second motors: As a further improvement to the above technical solution: a first motor protective cover and a second motor protective cover are respectively provided on the outer side of the first motor and the outer side of the second motor.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this improvement are: the first motor protective cover and the second motor protective cover are used to protect the first motor and the second motor, respectively.

[0020] The parts of the device not covered herein are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the left front axonometric structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is an isometric schematic diagram of the present invention when the photovoltaic panel is opened; Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the present invention; Figure 4 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of part A of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the adjustable photovoltaic panel structure from the bottom angle in this utility model; Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the adjustable photovoltaic panel structure in this utility model; Figure 7This is a bottom schematic diagram of the adjustable photovoltaic panel structure in this utility model; In the diagram: 1. Cabin; 2. Base; 3. Lifting lug; 4. Skylight frame; 5. Reinforcing beam; 6. Skylight glass; 7. Photovoltaic device mounting frame; 8. Mounting rail; 9. Slider; 10. First motor protective cover; 11. First motor; 12. Lead screw; 13. Bracket; 14. Second motor protective cover; 15. Second motor; 16. Third motor protective cover; 17. Dual-head motor; 18. Rotating shaft; 19. Photovoltaic panel fixing frame; 20. Photovoltaic panel; 21. Drainage hole; 22. Drainage trough; 23. Drainage pipe; 24. Water tank; 25. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The description in this part is only exemplary and explanatory, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention in any way.

[0023] like Figure 1-7 As shown, a space capsule structure includes a capsule body 1. A skylight frame 4 is installed through and fixedly mounted on the top of the capsule body 1. A skylight glass 6 is provided on the inner side of the skylight frame 4. A photovoltaic device mounting frame 7 is installed inside the skylight frame 4. Multiple adjustable photovoltaic panel structures are installed on the inner side of the photovoltaic device mounting frame 7. Each set of adjustable photovoltaic panel structures includes a mounting rail 8 installed on the inner side of the photovoltaic device mounting frame 7. A slider 9 is slidably mounted on the inner side of the mounting rail 8. A first motor 11 is provided at one end of the mounting rail 8. The output end of 11 is connected to the lead screw 12, and the lead screw 12 is threadedly connected to the slider 9. One side of the slider 9 is connected to the bracket 13. The top of the bracket 13 is fixedly equipped with a second motor 15. The output end of the second motor 15 is fixed to the third motor protective cover 16. A double-headed motor 17 is installed inside the third motor protective cover 16. Both ends of the double-headed motor 17 are connected to a rotating shaft 18. One end of the rotating shaft 18 is connected to the photovoltaic panel fixing frame 19. A photovoltaic panel 20 is inlaid and installed inside the photovoltaic panel fixing frame 19.

[0024] During the use of this device, the photovoltaic panels 20 can convert sunlight into electrical energy, providing partial power for the daily electrical needs of the cabin 1, thus achieving energy conservation. Simultaneously, the photovoltaic panels 20 can be adjusted in pitch and orientation. When indoor lighting is not required, the photovoltaic panels 20 can be kept horizontally folded down, completely sealing the inside of the skylight frame 4. When indoor lighting is needed, the adjustable photovoltaic panels can be adjusted sequentially from the rear. During adjustment, the first motor 11 at one end of the guide rail 8 drives the lead screw 12 to rotate. Through the transmission between the lead screw 12 and the slider 9, the slider 9 drives the bracket 13 to move backward, allowing the photovoltaic panels of this group of adjustable photovoltaic panels to rotate. The panel 20 slides backward, disengaging from the previous set of photovoltaic panels 20. At this time, the dual-head motor 17 is controlled to run, driving the rotating shaft 18 to rotate, which in turn drives the photovoltaic panel fixing frame 19 to rotate, causing the photovoltaic panel 20 to lift up. The second motor 15 is then controlled to run, driving the third motor protective cover 16 to rotate along with the photovoltaic panel 20, thus adjusting the orientation of the photovoltaic panel 20. Subsequently, the same adjustment is performed on each adjustable photovoltaic panel structure. By adjusting the pitch angle and orientation angle of the photovoltaic panel 20, the photovoltaic panel 20 can face the sun, enabling more efficient conversion of light energy into electrical energy. At the same time, the inner side of the skylight frame 4 is no longer closed, allowing light to pass through the skylight glass 6 into the interior of the cabin 1, increasing the brightness inside the cabin 1 and meeting the lighting requirements.

[0025] During precipitation, rainwater falling inside the skylight frame 4 can be discharged through the drainage hole 21. Rainwater falling on the top of the cabin 1 and inside the skylight frame 4 can flow into the drainage trough 22 and be discharged into the water tank 24 through the drainage pipe 23 for collection and utilization.

[0026] The bottom of the sunroof frame 4 is provided with a reinforcing beam 5, which is located below the sunroof glass 6.

[0027] The reinforcing beam 5 is used to reinforce the sunroof glass 6.

[0028] The bottom of the cabin 1 is provided with feet 2, and the top of the cabin 1 is provided with lugs 3.

[0029] When this device is in use, the cabin is hoisted and positioned by the lifting lug 3, and the cabin 1 is supported by the base feet 2 to complete the placement of the cabin 1.

[0030] Drainage holes 21 are provided between the inner and outer sides of the photovoltaic device mounting frame 7 and between the inner and outer sides of the skylight frame 4.

[0031] Drainage hole 21 is used to drain rainwater from the inside of the photovoltaic device mounting frame 7.

[0032] The top side of the cabin 1 is provided with a drainage trough 22 surrounding the outside of the cabin 1. The bottom of the drainage trough 22 is connected to a drainage pipe 23. The bottom of the drainage pipe 23 is connected to a water tank 24. The water tank 24 is fixed to the side of the cabin 1.

[0033] Rainwater falling inside the skylight frame 4 can be discharged through the drain hole 21. Rainwater falling on the top of the cabin 1 and inside the skylight frame 4 can flow into the drain trough 22 and be discharged into the water tank 24 through the drain pipe 23 for collection and utilization.

[0034] The inner side of the cabin 1 is equipped with a controller 25.

[0035] The controller 25 is used to control the operation of the first motor 11, the second motor 15, and the dual-head motor 17.

[0036] The outer side of the first motor 11 and the outer side of the second motor 15 are respectively provided with a first motor protective cover 10 and a second motor protective cover 14.

[0037] The first motor protective cover 10 and the second motor protective cover 14 are used to protect the first motor 11 and the second motor 15, respectively.

[0038] The working principle and usage process of this utility model: When using this device, the cabin is hoisted and positioned by the lifting lugs 3, and the cabin 1 is supported by the base feet 2 to complete the placement of the cabin 1. During the use of this device, the solar energy of the photovoltaic panels 20 can be converted into electrical energy to partially supply the daily power consumption of the cabin 1, thus achieving energy saving. At the same time, the photovoltaic panels 20 can be adjusted in pitch and orientation. When indoor lighting is not required, the photovoltaic panels 20 can be controlled to remain in a horizontal position, completely sealing the inside of the skylight frame 4. When indoor lighting is required, the adjustable photovoltaic panel structures can be adjusted sequentially from the last side. During adjustment, the first motor 11 at one end of the mounting guide rail 8 is controlled to drive the lead screw 12 to rotate. Through the transmission between the lead screw 12 and the slider 9, the slider 9 drives the bracket 13 to move backward, causing the photovoltaic panels 20 of this group of adjustable photovoltaic panel structures to slide backward and disengage from the previous group of photovoltaic panels 20. At this time, the double-head motor 1 is controlled to... 7. The operation drives the rotating shaft 18 to rotate, which in turn drives the photovoltaic panel fixing frame 19 to rotate, raising the photovoltaic panel 20. Simultaneously, the second motor 15 drives the third motor, protective cover 16, and the photovoltaic panel 20 to rotate, adjusting the orientation of the photovoltaic panel 20. This process is repeated for each adjustable photovoltaic panel structure. By adjusting the pitch and orientation angles of the photovoltaic panels 20, they can be directed towards the sun, achieving more efficient light-to-electricity conversion while simultaneously improving the efficiency of the skylight frame 4. The interior is no longer sealed, and light can enter the cabin 1 through the skylight glass 6, increasing the brightness inside the cabin 1 and meeting the lighting requirements. In the event of precipitation, the photovoltaic panel 20 can also be controlled to fall down and return to its original position to reduce the noise of raindrops hitting the slider 9. During precipitation, rainwater falling inside the skylight frame 4 can be discharged through the drainage hole 21. Rainwater falling on the top of the cabin 1 and inside the skylight frame 4 can flow into the drainage channel 22 and be discharged into the water tank 24 through the drainage pipe 23 for collection and utilization.

[0039] The circuits, electronic components, and modules involved are all existing technologies, which can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art, and need not be elaborated upon. The content protected by this application does not involve any improvement to the software and methods.

[0040] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0041] This article uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. The above examples are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this utility model. The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that due to the limitations of textual expression, there are objectively infinite specific structures. For those skilled in the art, several improvements, modifications, or changes can be made without departing from the principles of this utility model, and the above technical features can also be combined in an appropriate manner. These improvements, modifications, changes, or combinations, or the direct application of the concept and technical solution of the utility model to other occasions without modification, should all be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A space capsule structure, characterized in that: The system includes a cabin (1), with a skylight frame (4) fixedly installed through and on the top of the cabin (1). A skylight glass (6) is provided on the inner side of the skylight frame (4). A photovoltaic device mounting frame (7) is installed inside the skylight frame (4). Multiple adjustable photovoltaic panel structures are installed on the inner side of the photovoltaic device mounting frame (7). Each adjustable photovoltaic panel structure includes a mounting rail (8) installed on the inner side of the photovoltaic device mounting frame (7). A slider (9) is slidably installed on the inner side of the mounting rail (8). A first motor (11) is provided at one end of the mounting rail (8). The output end of the first motor (11) is connected to... A lead screw (12) is connected to a slider (9) by a thread. One side of the slider (9) is connected to a bracket (13). A second motor (15) is fixedly installed on the top of the bracket (13). The output end of the second motor (15) is fixed to a third motor protective cover (16). A double-headed motor (17) is installed inside the third motor protective cover (16). Both output ends of the double-headed motor (17) are connected to a rotating shaft (18). One end of the rotating shaft (18) is connected to a photovoltaic panel fixing frame (19). A photovoltaic panel (20) is inlaid and installed inside the photovoltaic panel fixing frame (19).

2. The space capsule structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the skylight frame (4) is provided with a reinforcing beam (5), which is located below the skylight glass (6).

3. A space capsule structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the cabin (1) is provided with feet (2), and the top of the cabin (1) is provided with lugs (3).

4. A space capsule structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Drainage holes (21) are provided between the inner and outer sides of the photovoltaic device mounting frame (7) and between the inner and outer sides of the skylight frame (4).

5. A space capsule structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top side of the cabin (1) is provided with a drainage trough (22) surrounding the outside of the cabin (1). The bottom of the drainage trough (22) is connected to a drainage pipe (23). The bottom of the drainage pipe (23) is connected to a water tank (24). The water tank (24) is fixed to the side of the cabin (1).

6. A space capsule structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the cabin (1) is equipped with a controller (25).

7. A space capsule structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the first motor (11) and the outer side of the second motor (15) are respectively provided with a first motor protective cover (10) and a second motor protective cover (14).