A modular space capsule

Abstract

This utility model discloses a modular space capsule, belonging to the technical field of modular space capsules. It includes a base plate and a top plate for assembling the modular space capsule. A side plate is hinged to the top surface of the base plate, and a horizontal plate is hinged to the top surface of the base plate laterally. A vertical plate is hinged to the top surface of the side plate. The top surfaces of the side plate and the vertical plate are parallel. The bottom of the top plate is snapped onto the top surfaces of the side plate and the vertical plate. Threaded grooves are formed on the top surfaces of the side plate and the vertical plate. Threaded holes are formed on the top surface of the top plate corresponding to the threaded grooves, and threaded rods are threadedly connected to the threaded holes and grooves. A limiting plate is fixedly welded to the outer wall of the side plate. The limiting plate extends upward to the side wall of the vertical plate. Threaded connecting holes are formed on the side wall of the limiting plate corresponding to the threaded connecting grooves, and threaded rods are threadedly inserted into the threaded connecting holes and grooves. Compared with the prior art, this device can effectively improve the assembly efficiency of the modular space capsule.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of modular space capsule technology, and in particular, a modular space capsule. Background Technology

[0002] Capsule-style homestays, also known as mobile homestays or outdoor sunrooms, are prefabricated buildings designed for leisure, entertainment, or accommodation in outdoor scenic areas. They typically consist of a thickened steel frame and aluminum exterior panels. Designed to allow guests to enjoy the surrounding scenery, the entire capsule is transported, lifted, and installed at outdoor scenic spots, campsites, rural tourism development sites, hotels, and public service platforms. However, current modular capsule assembly methods are cumbersome, requiring numerous bolts for joining. Furthermore, the side walls of most capsules are modular, necessitating manual positioning with lifting equipment during assembly, resulting in significant time waste and construction difficulties.

[0003] A search revealed a Chinese patent document (authorization announcement number CN222686278U) for a modular homestay capsule, comprising two uprights, each with a top plate rotatably connected to its top. The movable ends of the two top plates are hinged. A bed board is rotatably mounted on one of the uprights, and the movable end of the bed board is detachably connected to the other upright. When the bed board is rotated to a horizontal position, the top plate is also horizontal. The overall structure of the device is simple. After the two uprights are separated, the top plate and bed board can be quickly installed, enabling rapid assembly of the capsule. During transportation, the uprights, bed board, and top plate can be folded into a plate-like structure, making it simpler and more convenient. However, in actual use, the side walls of the capsule need to be completely disassembled, and manual positioning is required during assembly. The capsule is then assembled using bolts and other structures, making the assembly process cumbersome and directly affecting the efficiency of the capsule's assembly. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a modular space capsule to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a modular space capsule, comprising a base plate for assembling the modular space capsule and a top plate for assembling the modular space capsule. A side plate is hinged to the top surface of the base plate, a horizontal plate is hinged to the top surface of the base plate, and a vertical plate is hinged to the top surface of the side plate. The top surfaces of the horizontal plate and the vertical plate are parallel to each other. The bottom of the top plate is snapped to the top surfaces of the horizontal plate and the vertical plate. Threaded grooves are formed on the top surfaces of the horizontal plate and the vertical plate. Threaded holes are formed on the top surface of the top plate corresponding to the threaded grooves, and a screw is threadedly connected to the threaded holes and the threaded grooves. A limiting plate is fixedly welded to the outer wall of the side plate. The limiting plate extends upward to the side wall of the upright plate, and the side wall of the upright plate is provided with a threaded connection groove. The side wall of the limiting plate and the threaded connection groove are respectively provided with threaded connection holes, and threaded rods are threadedly inserted into the threaded connection holes and the threaded connection groove.

[0006] Preferably, threaded holes are provided on the top surface of the base plate and the inner wall of the side plate, and a right-angle strip is provided at the angle between the base plate and the side plate.

[0007] Preferably, the transverse and longitudinal sidewalls of the right-angled strip are respectively provided with threaded holes corresponding to the threaded grooves on the side plate and the bottom plate, and a fixing screw is threaded into both the threaded hole and the threaded groove.

[0008] Preferably, a sealing gasket is fixedly bonded to the side wall of the right-angle strip away from the fixing screw, and the side wall of the sealing gasket is respectively sealed and adhered to the side wall of the base plate and the side plate.

[0009] Preferably, sealing strips are fixedly bonded to the side walls of both side plates, and the side of the sealing strip away from the side plate is sealed and adhered to the side wall of the horizontal plate.

[0010] Preferably, the top surfaces of the vertical plate and the horizontal plate are provided with snap-fit ​​grooves, and the snap-fit ​​grooves on the top surfaces of the vertical plate and the horizontal plate are connected to each other.

[0011] Preferably, a rectangular strip is fixedly welded to the bottom of the top plate, and the rectangular strip is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove opened on the top surface of the vertical plate and the horizontal plate.

[0012] Preferably, a sealing ring is fixedly bonded to the bottom of the top plate, and the bottom of the sealing ring is sealed and fitted to the top surface of the vertical plate and the horizontal plate.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows: Thanks to the structure of side panels and uprights, this modular space capsule can be assembled by first flipping the uprights upwards along the hinges between the side panels until they are vertical. Then, the horizontal panels are rotated along the hinges with the base plate until they are flipped vertically. At this point, the two horizontal panels will contact and join the two uprights and side panels, thus eliminating the need for excessive manual assistance in positioning the horizontal and side panels and effectively improving the assembly efficiency of the space capsule. This modular space capsule benefits from the snap-fit ​​grooves on the top surfaces of the vertical and horizontal panels. The rectangular strips at the bottom of the top panel match the snap-fit ​​grooves. After the vertical, side, and horizontal panels are assembled, the rectangular strips are snapped into the inside of the snap-fit ​​grooves. This further limits the position between the horizontal and vertical panels through the rectangular strips. Then, the top panel is stably assembled with the horizontal and vertical panels using screws, which can further improve the stability of the assembled space capsule. This modular space capsule, thanks to the design of right-angle bars and fixing screws, has right-angle bars installed to the side walls of the bottom plate and side plates by fixing screws, which can effectively seal the angle between the bottom of the side plate and the bottom plate, thereby further improving the airtightness of the space capsule; This modular space capsule, thanks to the design of structures such as limiting plates and threaded rods, can further improve the stability of the connection between the side plates and the vertical plates after the threaded rods are threaded together with the vertical plates. Compared with existing technologies, this modular spacecraft can effectively improve the assembly efficiency of modular spacecraft. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the bottom plate, side plate, horizontal plate and top plate of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the bottom plate and the horizontal plate in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bottom plate, side plates, and support columns of this utility model; Figure 5 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of section A in the middle; Figure 6 This utility model Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram of part B in the middle section.

[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Side plate; 3. Horizontal plate; 4. Top plate; 5. Screw; 6. Vertical plate; 8. Limiting plate; 9. Threaded rod; 11. Support column; 12. Right-angle strip; 14. Screw; 15. Snap-fit ​​groove; 16. Sealing strip; 17. Rectangular strip. Detailed Implementation

[0017] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well-known in the art have not been described in order to avoid confusion with the present invention.

[0018] Unless otherwise defined, the directions mentioned herein, such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, and outside, are based on the directions shown in the figures of this utility model, and are explained here together.

[0019] The connection method can be any existing method, such as bonding, welding, or bolting, depending on the actual needs.

[0020] like Figures 1 to 6 The main structure of the modular space capsule shown consists of a base plate 1 and a top plate 4 for assembly. Multiple support columns 11 are fixedly welded to the bottom of the base plate 1. These support columns 11 are evenly distributed at the four corners and the middle of the bottom of the base plate 1, thus providing uniform support to the bottom of the space capsule. This prevents the center of gravity from shifting due to furniture placement inside the space capsule during use. The even distribution of the support columns 11 effectively provides uniform support to the space capsule, improving its stability. This also improves the stability of the base plate 1 when it is supported. Furthermore, the multiple support columns 11 can be set to adjustable height, allowing the height of the support columns 11 to be adjusted according to different terrains. This ensures that the space capsule is in a parallel state after assembly, improving the user experience. The top surface of the base plate 1 is hinged with a side plate 2, and the top surface of the base plate 1 is laterally hinged with a horizontal plate 3. The horizontal plate 3 is the long side of the space capsule, and the side wall of the horizontal plate 3 can be provided with a window frame. The window frame is sealed by a sealing strip, and tempered glass is installed inside the window frame with sealant for the space capsule to let in light. A vertical plate 6 is hinged to the top surface of the side plate 2. The top surfaces of the horizontal plate 3 and the vertical plate 6 are parallel. The bottom of the top plate 4 is snapped onto the top surfaces of the horizontal plate 3 and the vertical plate 6. Threaded grooves are provided on the top surfaces of the horizontal plate 3 and the vertical plate 6. Threaded holes are provided on the top surface of the top plate 4 corresponding to the threaded grooves. A screw 5 is threadedly connected to the threaded holes and the threaded grooves. The top plate 4 is installed onto the top surfaces of the vertical plate 6 and the horizontal plate 3. Then, the threaded grooves on the top surfaces of the vertical plate 6 and the horizontal plate 3 are aligned with the threaded holes on the top plate 4. The screw 5 is then threaded into the threaded holes and the threaded grooves. This allows the top plate 4 to be fixedly spliced ​​with the vertical plate 6 and the horizontal plate 3. At the same time, it causes the side walls of the vertical plate 6, the side plate 2, and the horizontal plate 3 to press against each other, thereby pressing the sealing strip 16 between them. This further improves the stability of the connection between the vertical plate 6, the side plate 2, and the horizontal plate 3, and also effectively improves the sealing performance between the side plate 2, the vertical plate 6, and the horizontal plate 3. A limiting plate 8 is fixedly welded to the outer wall of the side plate 2. The limiting plate 8 extends upward to the side wall of the upright plate 6, and the side wall of the upright plate 6 is provided with a threaded connection groove. The side wall of the limiting plate 8 and the threaded connection groove are respectively provided with threaded connection holes, and threaded rods 9 are threadedly inserted into the threaded connection holes and the threaded connection groove. Thanks to the setting of the limiting plate 8 and the threaded rods 9, the stability of the connection between the side plate 2 and the upright plate 6 can be further improved after the threaded rods 9 and the upright plate 6 are threadedly spliced. In addition, the part of the limiting plate 8 welded to the side wall of the side plate 2 is triangular, which can further improve the stability of the limiting plate 8 and further improve the connection strength between the side plate 2 and the upright plate 6.

[0021] Both the top surface of the base plate 1 and the inner wall of the side plate 2 are provided with threaded holes. A right-angle strip 12 is provided at the angle between the base plate 1 and the side plate 2. The transverse and longitudinal side walls of the right-angle strip 12 are respectively provided with threaded holes corresponding to the threaded grooves on the side plate 2 and the base plate 1. The threaded holes and the threaded grooves are all threaded with fixing screws 14. Thanks to the setting of the right-angle strip 12, fixing screws 14 and other structures, the right-angle strip 12 is installed to the side wall of the base plate 1 and the side plate 2 by fixing screws 14, which can effectively seal the angle between the bottom of the side plate 2 and the base plate 1, thereby further improving the airtightness of the spacecraft.

[0022] A sealing gasket is fixedly bonded to the side wall of the right-angle strip 12 away from the fixing screw 14, and the side wall of the sealing gasket is respectively sealed and adhered to the side wall of the base plate 1 and the side plate 2. A sealing strip 16 is fixedly bonded to the side wall of both side plates 2, and the side of the sealing strip 16 away from the side plate 2 is sealed and adhered to the side wall of the horizontal plate 3. When the right-angle strip 12 is threadedly installed at the angle between the base plate 1 and the side plate 2 by multiple fixing screws 14, the sealing strip 16 on the side wall of the right-angle strip 12 will be squeezed, thereby effectively improving the sealing performance between the right-angle strip 12 and the base plate 1 and the side plate 2, and further buffering the connection between the base plate 1 and the side plate 2, thereby further improving the stability of the connection between the base plate 1 and the side plate 2. The sealing gasket and the sealing strip 16 are both made of silicone, which can adapt to the outdoor environment and prevent cracking caused by rain or sun erosion. The silicone material is also relatively thick, which can further improve the sealing effect of the space capsule.

[0023] The top surfaces of the vertical plate 6 and the horizontal plate 3 are provided with snap-fit ​​grooves 15, and the snap-fit ​​grooves 15 on the top surfaces of the vertical plate 6 and the horizontal plate 3 are connected to each other. A rectangular strip 17 is fixedly welded to the bottom of the top plate 4. The rectangular strip 17 is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove 15 on the top surfaces of the vertical plate 6 and the horizontal plate 3. Thanks to the snap-fit ​​groove 15 on the top surfaces of the vertical plate 6 and the horizontal plate 3, the rectangular strip 17 at the bottom of the top plate 4 matches the snap-fit ​​groove 15. After the vertical plate 6, the side plate 2 and the horizontal plate 3 are spliced ​​together, the rectangular strip 17 is snapped into the inside of the snap-fit ​​groove 15, thereby further limiting the position between the horizontal plate 3 and the vertical plate 6 through the rectangular strip 17. Then, the top plate 4 is stably spliced ​​with the horizontal plate 3 and the vertical plate 6 through the screw 5, which can further improve the stability of the space capsule after splicing.

[0024] A sealing ring is fixedly bonded to the bottom of the top plate 4, and the bottom of the sealing ring is sealed and fitted to the top surface of the vertical plate 6 and the horizontal plate 3. This sealing ring can further improve the sealing performance between the top plate 4, the vertical plate 6 and the horizontal plate 3, thereby preventing the space capsule from leaking during use.

[0025] Working principle In use, this modular space capsule is first rotated so that the side panel 2 and the upright panel 6 are flipped upwards along the hinge of the base plate 1, making the side panel 2 vertical. Then, the upright panel 6 is rotated and flipped upwards along the hinge until it is vertical to the side panel 2. Next, the threaded rod 9 is threaded into the upright panel 6 to fix it to the side panel 2. Then, the two horizontal panels 3 are flipped upwards along the hinge of the base plate 1 until they are vertical, thus connecting the horizontal panels 3 to the side panel 2 and the upright panel 6. The snap-fit ​​grooves 15 on the top surfaces of the upright plate 6 and the horizontal plate 3 will be connected to each other. At this time, the rectangular strip 17 at the bottom of the top plate 4 will be snapped downward into the inside of the snap-fit ​​groove 15, thereby splicing the top surfaces of the upright plate 6 and the horizontal plate 3, thereby further improving the stability of the upright plate 6 and the horizontal plate 3. Then, the top plate 4 will be spliced ​​with the horizontal plate 3 and the upright plate 6 by means of screws 5. At the same time, the right angle strip 12 will be installed at the angle between the bottom of the side plate 2 and the bottom plate 1 by means of multiple fixing screws 14, thereby further improving the sealing effect of the space capsule.

[0026] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "one" and "two" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, 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 a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, the phrase "comprising an element defined as..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0027] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A modular space capsule, comprising a base plate (1) and a top plate (4), characterized in that: The top surface of the base plate (1) is provided with a side plate (2), the top surface of the base plate (1) is horizontally hinged with a horizontal plate (3), the top surface of the side plate (2) is hinged with a vertical plate (6), the top surfaces of the horizontal plate (3) and the vertical plate (6) are parallel, the bottom of the top plate (4) is snapped to the top surfaces of the horizontal plate (3) and the vertical plate (6), and the top surfaces of the horizontal plate (3) and the vertical plate (6) are provided with threaded grooves, the top surface of the top plate (4) is provided with threaded holes corresponding to the threaded grooves, and the threaded holes and the threaded grooves are connected with screws (5) by threads. A limiting plate (8) is provided on the outer wall of the side plate (2). The limiting plate (8) extends upward to the side wall of the upright plate (6). A threaded connection groove is provided on the side wall of the upright plate (6). A threaded connection hole is provided on the side wall of the limiting plate (8) corresponding to the threaded connection groove. A threaded rod (9) is inserted into the threaded connection hole and the threaded connection groove.

2. A modular space habitat as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The top surface of the base plate (1) and the inner wall of the side plate (2) are provided with threaded holes, and a right angle strip (12) is provided at the angle between the base plate (1) and the side plate (2).

3. A modular space habitat as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The transverse and longitudinal sidewalls of the right-angle strip (12) are respectively provided with threaded holes corresponding to the threaded grooves on the side plate (2) and the bottom plate (1), and a fixing screw (14) is provided in both the threaded hole and the threaded groove.

4. A modular space habitat as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The right-angle strip (12) has a sealing gasket on its side wall away from the fixing screw (14), and the side wall of the sealing gasket is respectively attached to the side wall of the base plate (1) and the side plate (2).

5. The modular space habitat of claim 1, wherein: Both side plates (2) are provided with sealing strips (16) on their sidewalls, and the side of the sealing strips (16) away from the side plates (2) is sealed and attached to the sidewall of the horizontal plate (3).

6. The modular space habitat of claim 1, wherein: The top surfaces of the vertical plate (6) and the horizontal plate (3) are provided with snap-fit ​​grooves (15), and the snap-fit ​​grooves (15) on the top surfaces of the vertical plate (6) and the horizontal plate (3) are connected to each other.

7. A modular space capsule according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom of the top plate (4) is provided with a rectangular strip (17), which is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove (15) opened on the top surface of the vertical plate (6) and the horizontal plate (3).

8. The modular space habitat of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the top plate (4) is fixedly bonded with a sealing ring, and the bottom of the sealing ring is sealed and fitted to the top surface of the vertical plate (6) and the horizontal plate (3).

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