Water vapor collecting device using bionic membrane of desert beetle

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of water vapor collection technology, and particularly relates to a water vapor collection device using a desert beetle biomimetic membrane. It includes a fixed cylinder with a winding and unwinding assembly rotatably connected inside. The winding and unwinding assembly is clamped and fixed to the middle of the biomimetic membrane. A base is fixed to the lower end of the fixed cylinder, and folding support assemblies are rotatably connected to both ends of the base. The two ends of the biomimetic membrane are respectively mounted on the two folding support assemblies. The folding support assemblies and base are rotated and unfolded, and the two ends of the biomimetic membrane are pulled to both sides, unfolding the membrane. The two ends of the membrane are then fixed to the two folding support assemblies. Water vapor in the desert condenses into water droplets on the biomimetic membrane. Under the action of gravity, the water droplets slide down the membrane and are collected. The two ends of the membrane are then separated from the two folding support assemblies, and the membrane is rolled up inside the fixed cylinder by the winding and unwinding assembly. The two folding support assemblies are then rotated and folded up, thereby reducing the overall volume of the collection device and facilitating transfer and transportation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of water vapor collection technology, and in particular relates to a water vapor collection device using a desert beetle biomimetic membrane. Background Technology

[0002] Existing desert water vapor collection devices are large in size and cannot be folded up, making them inconvenient to move and carry in the desert. For example, Chinese patent application number CN202210150070.X discloses a desert water vapor collection device based on wind direction adaptation, including a support column, a rear box rotatably mounted on the upper part of the support column, a spiral cone fixedly connected to the bottom of the support column, and a turbine fixedly connected to the top of the support column. The rear box is divided into upper and lower layers. The battery and motor are installed in the lower layer of the rear box, and a worm gear is provided at the front end of the motor. The worm gear meshes with a worm wheel, which passes through the bottom of the rear box and extends to the middle of the rear box. The fixing frame and solar panel are respectively fixed. The device is connected to both ends of the rear box; a U-shaped water pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed frame, and a water storage box is installed in the middle of the bottom of the U-shaped water pipe; the wind vane is inserted into the upper layer of the rear box and can rotate, and a convex magnetic ring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the wind vane; an arc frame is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the wind vane, and a crescent-shaped groove and a movable contact that cooperates with it are provided in the arc frame; a fixed contact is fixedly connected to the upper layer of the rear box. However, this desert water vapor collection device is large in size and cannot be folded up, making it inconvenient to transfer and carry in the desert. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a water vapor collection device using a desert beetle biomimetic membrane, in order to solve the problems in the prior art. The specific technical solution is as follows: A water vapor collection device using a desert beetle biomimetic membrane includes a fixed cylinder, a winding and unwinding assembly rotatably connected inside the fixed cylinder, the winding and unwinding assembly being clamped and fixed to the middle of the biomimetic membrane, a base fixed to the lower end of the fixed cylinder, and folding support assemblies rotatably connected to both ends of the base, with the two ends of the biomimetic membrane respectively mounted on the two folding support assemblies.

[0004] Furthermore, the folding support assembly includes two support bases, which are rotatably connected to both ends of the base, and fixing holes are provided on both sides of the end of the support base.

[0005] Furthermore, the support base is rotatably connected to the outer support rod, and the support base is rotatably connected to one end of the limiting rod, while the other end of the limiting rod abuts against the outer support rod.

[0006] Furthermore, an inner support rod is slidably connected to the outer support rod, and a sliding groove is provided in the inner support rod. A second sliding column fixed on the outer support rod passes through the sliding groove, and the second sliding column is threadedly connected to a locking nut.

[0007] Furthermore, the upper end of the inner support rod is rotatably connected to an upper hook, the front end of which is hooked onto the end of the biomimetic membrane.

[0008] Furthermore, the outer support rod is provided with multiple grooves, and each groove is rotatably connected to a lower hook, the front end of which hooks onto the end of the biomimetic membrane.

[0009] Furthermore, both ends of the biomimetic membrane are fixed with fixing rods.

[0010] Furthermore, the winding and unwinding assembly includes a rotating cover, which rotates on the upper end of the fixed cylinder. A sliding column is fixed at the lower end of the rotating cover. The sliding column is slidably connected to a stop rod. The end of the stop rod is rotatably connected to the fixed cylinder. A torsion spring is provided between the stop rod and the fixed cylinder.

[0011] Furthermore, a rotating column is rotatably connected inside the fixed cylinder, and the biomimetic membrane is clamped and fixed in the middle of the rotating column in the gap provided on the rotating column. A spring is provided between the upper end of the rotating column and the fixed cylinder, and a gear is fixed at the upper end of the rotating column.

[0012] Furthermore, a water collection tank is placed inside the support base.

[0013] The advantages of this utility model are: The folding support assembly and base are rotated and unfolded. The two ends of the biomimetic membrane are pulled to both sides, causing the winding and unwinding assembly to rotate in the fixed cylinder. The two ends of the biomimetic membrane are respectively installed and fixed on the two folding support assemblies. Water vapor in the desert condenses into water droplets on the biomimetic membrane. Under the action of gravity, the water droplets slide down the biomimetic membrane and are collected. The two ends of the biomimetic membrane are separated from the two folding support assemblies. The winding and unwinding assembly rolls the biomimetic membrane into the fixed cylinder. The two folding support assemblies are rotated and folded up, thereby reducing the volume of the overall collection device and facilitating transfer and transportation. The fixed cylinder protects the biomimetic membrane and prevents it from being damaged during transfer and transportation. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of a section at point B in the middle; Figure 4 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of a section at point C; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the folding support component structure of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the winding and unwinding assembly structure of this utility model. Figure 1 ; Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of a section at point D; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the winding and unwinding assembly structure of this utility model. Figure 2 ; Figure 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged view of a section at point E in the middle; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the winding and unwinding assembly structure of this utility model. Figure 3 ; Figure 11 for Figure 10 Enlarged view of a section at point F in the middle; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model when collapsed; Explanation of markings in the diagram: 1. Bionic membrane; 2. Fixing cylinder; 3. Base; 4. Rotating cover; 5. Sliding column 1; 6. Stop rod; 7. Gear; 8. Rotating column; 9. Gear spring; 10. Spring; 11. Support seat; 12. Fixing hole; 13. Limiting rod; 14. Outer support rod; 15. Inner support rod; 16. Sliding groove; 17. Second sliding column; 18. Locking nut; 19. Upper hook; 20. Fixing rod; 21. Groove; 22. Lower hook; 23. Water collection tank; 24. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0017] Example 1: As Figures 1-12 As shown, a water vapor collection device using a desert beetle biomimetic membrane includes a fixed cylinder 2, a winding and unwinding assembly rotatably connected inside the fixed cylinder 2, the winding and unwinding assembly clamping and fixing the biomimetic membrane 1 in the middle, a base 3 fixed at the lower end of the fixed cylinder 2, and folding support assemblies rotatably connected to both ends of the base 3, with the biomimetic membrane 1 mounted on the two folding support assemblies at both ends respectively. The working principle of the above technical solution is as follows: The folding support assembly and the base 3 are rotated and unfolded, and the two ends of the bionic membrane 1 are pulled to both sides, which drives the winding and unwinding assembly to rotate in the fixed cylinder 2. The two ends of the bionic membrane 1 are respectively installed and fixed on the two folding support assemblies. Water vapor in the desert condenses into water droplets on the bionic membrane 1. Under the action of gravity, the water droplets slide down the bionic membrane 1 and are collected. The two ends of the bionic membrane 1 are separated from the two folding support assemblies respectively. The winding and unwinding assembly rolls the bionic membrane 1 into the fixed cylinder 2. The two folding support assemblies are rotated and folded, thereby reducing the volume of the overall collection device and facilitating transfer and transportation. The fixed cylinder 2 plays a protective role for the bionic membrane 1, preventing the bionic membrane 1 from being damaged during transfer and transportation.

[0018] Example 2: Figures 1-12 As shown, the folding support assembly includes two support seats 12, which are rotatably connected to both ends of the base 3. Fixing holes 13 are provided on both sides of the end of the support seat 12. The working principle of the above technical solution is as follows: After the two support seats 12 are rotated and unfolded with the base 3, they are fixed to the ground by passing long nails through the fixing holes 13, so as to ensure the stability of the overall collection device and prevent it from shifting or tipping over during the water vapor collection process.

[0019] Example 3: Figures 1-12 As shown, the support base 12 is rotatably connected to the outer support rod 15, and the support base 12 is rotatably connected to one end of the limiting rod 14, while the other end of the limiting rod 14 abuts against the outer support rod 15. The outer support rod 15 is slidably connected to the inner support rod 16. The inner support rod 16 is provided with a sliding groove 17. The second sliding column 18 fixed on the outer support rod 15 passes through the sliding groove 17. The second sliding column 18 is threadedly connected to the locking nut 19. The slide groove 17 is an elongated hole that passes through the inner support rod 16. The end of the slide column 18 is threaded, and the slide column 18 is threaded to the locking nut 19. The upper end of the inner support rod 16 is rotatably connected to an upper hook 20, and the front end of the upper hook 20 is hooked to the end of the bionic membrane 1. The outer support rod 15 is provided with multiple grooves 22, and each groove 22 is rotatably connected to a lower hook 23. The front end of the lower hook 23 is hooked to the end of the bionic membrane 1. Both ends of the biomimetic membrane 1 are fixed with fixing rods 21; The winding and unwinding assembly includes a rotating cover 4, which rotates on the upper end of the fixed cylinder 2. A sliding column 5 is fixed at the lower end of the rotating cover 4. The sliding column 5 is slidably connected to a stop rod 6. The end of the stop rod 6 is rotatably connected to the fixed cylinder 2. A torsion spring 11 is provided between the stop rod 6 and the fixed cylinder 2. The fixed cylinder 2 is rotatably connected to a rotating column 8. The biomimetic membrane 1 is clamped and fixed in the middle of the rotating column 8 in the gap 9 provided on the rotating column 8. A spring 10 is provided between the upper end of the rotating column 8 and the fixed cylinder 2. A gear 7 is fixed at the upper end of the rotating column 8. A water collection tank 24 is placed inside the support base 12; The working principle of the above technical solution is as follows: After the two support seats 12 are rotated and unfolded with the base 3, the outer support rod 15 is rotated to the vertical position. The limiting rod 14 is rotated, and the front end of the limiting rod 14 abuts against the outer support rod 15. The inner support rod 16 is pulled upward, and the second sliding column 18 slides in the sliding groove 17. After the upper end of the inner support rod 16 moves to the preset position, the locking nut 19 is rotated. The locking nut 19 and the second sliding column 18 rotate threadedly. The locking nut 19 abuts against the inner support rod 16, thereby locking and fixing the outer support rod 15 and the inner support rod 16. Pulling the two fixed rods 21 to both sides causes the bionic membrane 1 to unfold, the rotating column 8 to rotate inside the fixed cylinder 2, the gear 7 to rotate, and the spring 10 to deform. The front end of the upper hook 20 hooks onto the upper side of the end of the bionic membrane 1, and the lower hook 23 rotates out from the groove 22. The front end of the lower hook 23 hooks onto the lower side of the end of the bionic membrane 1. Rotating the cover 4 causes the sliding column 5 to rotate with the cover 4. The sliding column 5 presses the stop rod 6 to rotate, causing the torsion spring 11 to deform. The front end of the stop rod 6 is inserted into the tooth groove of the gear 7, thereby preventing the gear 7 from rotating arbitrarily and preventing the rotating column 8 from rotating arbitrarily, thus ensuring the stability of the bionic membrane 1 after unfolding. The water collection tank 24 is placed inside the support base 12. Water vapor in the desert condenses into water droplets on the bionic membrane 1. Under the action of gravity, the water droplets slide down the bionic membrane 1 and fall into the water collection tank 24, thus completing the collection of water vapor. When the entire device needs to be folded up and moved, the upper hook 20 is separated from the bionic membrane 1, and the lower hook 23 is separated from the bionic membrane 1. The cover 4 is rotated in the opposite direction, causing the slide column 5 to rotate with the cover 4. The slide column 5 is separated from the stop rod 6. Under the elastic force of the torsion spring 11, the stop rod 6 rotates to the initial position, causing the front end of the stop rod 6 to disengage from the tooth groove of the gear 7. The gear 7 is no longer restricted by the stop rod 6. Under the elastic force of the spring 10, the gear 7 and the rotating column 8 are rotated. The bionic membrane 1 is quickly rolled up on the outside of the rotating column 8. After the bionic membrane 1 is completely retracted into the fixed cylinder 2, the fixed rod 21 is pressed against the outside of the fixed cylinder 2, making it convenient to pull the fixed rod 21 outward next time to unfold the bionic membrane 1. Rotate the upper hook 20 to move its front end to the side of the inner support rod 16. Rotate the lower hook 23 and retract it into the groove 22. Rotate the locking nut 19 to separate it from the inner support rod 16. Move the inner support rod 16 downwards and retract it into the outer support rod 15. Remove the water collection tank 24 from the support base 12. Rotate the limiting rod 14 to separate its front end from the outer support rod 15. Rotate the outer support rod 15 and retract it into the support base 15. Rotate the support base 12 to a vertical position. The ends of the two support bases 12 can be tied to the fixed cylinder 2 with ropes to complete the folding of the water vapor collection device, reducing the overall size of the collection device and facilitating transfer and transportation.

[0020] It is understood that this utility model has been described through some embodiments, and those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Furthermore, under the teachings of this utility model, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A device for collecting water vapor using a desert beetle-inspired biomimetic membrane, characterized in that, The device includes a fixed cylinder (2), a winding and unwinding assembly is rotatably connected inside the fixed cylinder (2), the winding and unwinding assembly is clamped and fixed in the middle of the bionic membrane (1), a base (3) is fixed at the lower end of the fixed cylinder (2), and folding support assemblies are rotatably connected at both ends of the base (3). The two ends of the bionic membrane (1) are respectively mounted on the two folding support assemblies.

2. The water vapor collection device using a desert beetle biomimetic membrane according to claim 1, characterized in that, The folding support assembly includes two support seats (12), which are rotatably connected to both ends of the base (3). Fixing holes (13) are provided on both sides of the end of the support seats (12).

3. The water vapor collection device using a desert beetle biomimetic membrane according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support base (12) is rotatably connected to the outer support rod (15), and one end of the support base (12) is rotatably connected to the limiting rod (14), with the other end of the limiting rod (14) abutting against the outer support rod (15).

4. A water vapor collection device using a desert beetle biomimetic membrane according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer support rod (15) is slidably connected to the inner support rod (16), and the inner support rod (16) is provided with a groove (17). The second sliding column (18) fixed on the outer support rod (15) passes through the groove (17), and the second sliding column (18) is threadedly connected to the locking nut (19).

5. A water vapor collection device using a desert beetle biomimetic membrane according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper end of the inner support rod (16) is rotatably connected to an upper hook (20), and the front end of the upper hook (20) is hooked to the end of the biomimetic membrane (1).

6. A water vapor collection device using a desert beetle biomimetic membrane according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer support rod (15) is provided with multiple grooves (22), and each groove is rotatably connected to a lower hook (23). The front end of the lower hook (23) is hooked to the end of the biomimetic membrane (1).

7. A water vapor collection device using a desert beetle biomimetic membrane according to claim 6, characterized in that, The biomimetic membrane (1) is fixed with fixing rods (21) at both ends.

8. A water vapor collection device using a desert beetle biomimetic membrane according to claim 7, characterized in that, The winding and unwinding assembly includes a rotating cover (4), which rotates on the upper end of the fixed cylinder (2). A sliding column (5) is fixed at the lower end of the rotating cover (4). The sliding column (5) is slidably connected to a stop rod (6). The end of the stop rod (6) is rotatably connected to the fixed cylinder (2). A torsion spring (11) is provided between the stop rod (6) and the fixed cylinder (2).

9. A water vapor collection device using a desert beetle biomimetic membrane according to claim 8, characterized in that, The fixed cylinder (2) is rotatably connected to a rotating column (8). The biomimetic membrane (1) is clamped and fixed in the middle of the gap (9) set on the rotating column (8). A spring (10) is provided between the upper end of the rotating column (8) and the fixed cylinder (2). A gear (7) is fixed at the upper end of the rotating column (8).

10. A water vapor collection device using a desert beetle biomimetic membrane according to claim 9, characterized in that, A water collection tank (24) is placed inside the support base (12).

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