Solar water valve with waterproof structure

The solar-powered water valve with a watertight design addresses the issue of battery replacement and environmental vulnerabilities by using a sealed structure and solar power, ensuring reliable operation and extended lifespan.

DE202025105885U1Active Publication Date: 2025-12-04YI YUXUAN
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Application Number
DE202025105885
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-29
Publication Date
2025-12-04
Estimated Expiration
2035-09-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing electronically controlled water valves require regular battery replacement, which compromises their seal and disrupts regular operation, and they lack a waterproof design to withstand harsh environmental conditions.

Method used

A solar-powered water valve with a watertight structure, featuring a protective front and rear cover sealed by a sealing sleeve and ring, reinforced by a clamping block and rubber column, and powered by a solar module charging a rechargeable battery to maintain continuous operation.

Benefits of technology

The device operates reliably under harsh conditions, extending its lifespan by preventing moisture ingress and eliminating the need for battery replacement, with flexible irrigation control modes.

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Abstract

Solar water valve with a watertight structure, comprising a pipe body, wherein an upper end of the pipe body is provided with an installation nut, a lower end of the pipe body is provided with an installation screw opening, and a surface of the pipe body is provided with a control valve and a protective device. The protective device includes a protective rear cover and a protective front cover; The sides of the protective front cover and the protective rear cover, which are close to each other, are both firmly connected with a sealing sleeve, and the surface of the pipe body is firmly connected with a sealing ring, and the sealing sleeve is attached to the sealing ring; One side of the protective front cover, which is close to the protective rear cover, is firmly connected to a terminal block, and one side of the terminal block is inserted into the protective rear cover, and an installation frame is firmly attached to an inner wall of the protective front cover; A display screen is provided in the installation frame; One side of the display screen is electrically connected to a circuit board, and one side of the circuit board, which is away from the display screen, is electrically connected to a rechargeable battery; A solar module is provided in the protective front cover, and an output end of the solar module is electrically connected to an input end of the rechargeable battery; One drive end of the circuit board is electrically connected to one input end of the control valve.
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Description

Technical field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of water valve technology and specifically to a solar water valve with a watertight design. Background technology

[0002] A water valve is a device for controlling the flow of water and is typically used in water supply systems. The valve can be opened, closed, and the flow rate regulated by turning, pulling, or pushing movements.

[0003] Currently, most electronically controlled water valves are battery-operated. When the battery runs out, it needs to be replaced, which often compromises the valve's seal and is associated with increased effort, potentially disrupting the valve's regular operation. Against this backdrop, a solar-powered water valve with a waterproof design is proposed. Content of the utility model

[0004] In response to shortcomings of existing technology, the present disclosure provides a solar water valve with a watertight structure, thereby solving the problem that most existing controlled water valves require regular maintenance and impair their sealing performance.

[0005] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, the present disclosure is implemented by the following technical solution: a solar water valve with a watertight structure, including a pipe body, wherein an upper end of the pipe body is provided with an installation nut, a lower end of the pipe body is provided with an installation screw opening, a surface of the pipe body is provided with a control valve and a protective device, the protective device comprising a protective back cover and a protective front cover; sides of the protective front cover and the protective back cover, which are close to each other, are both firmly connected to a sealing sleeve, and the surface of the pipe body is firmly connected to a sealing ring, and the sealing sleeve is attached to the sealing ring;One side of the protective front cover, located near the protective rear cover, is permanently connected to a terminal block, and one side of the terminal block is inserted into the protective rear cover; a mounting frame is permanently attached to an inner wall of the protective front cover; a display screen is provided in the mounting frame; one side of the display screen is electrically connected to a printed circuit board, and one side of the printed circuit board, located away from the display screen, is electrically connected to a rechargeable battery; a solar module is provided in the protective front cover, and an output end of the solar module is electrically connected to an input end of the rechargeable battery; a drive end of the printed circuit board is electrically connected to an input end of the control valve.

[0006] This device offers three operating modes: irrigation schedule mode, manual mode, and delayed irrigation mode. It allows for flexible management of irrigation schedules, time settings, and other functions via button controls, and displays real-time time, battery level, and tap status.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, a protective cover is provided on one side of the protective front cover, which is away from the protective rear cover, and a hook is firmly connected to a surface of the protective cover; the surface of the protective front cover is provided with a clamping hole, and one side of the hook, which is away from the protective cover, is inserted into the clamping hole.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, a button is provided in the protective front cover, a through-hole is provided on the surface of the protective cover, one end of the button passes through the through-hole, and a microswitch is electrically connected to a surface of the circuit board.

[0009] In summary, the technical effects and benefits of the present disclosure are as follows. 1. In the present disclosure, the protective front cover and the protective rear cover, through interaction with a sealing ring via a sealing sleeve, form a tightly sealed, waterproof structure. The connection is reinforced by a clamping block and sealed at the data port with a rubber column, a stopper, and other sealing designs, effectively preventing moisture from entering the internal circuit components. Even under harsh environmental conditions such as humidity and rain, the device operates reliably, extending its service life. 2. In the present disclosure, the solar module converts light energy into electrical energy and stores it in a rechargeable battery, thereby providing continuous energy to the circuit board and the control valve without the need for an external power cable. Brief description of the drawings Fig. Figure 1 is a schematic representation of the overall structure of a solar water valve with a watertight structure according to the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 2 is a schematic structure diagram of point A in Fig. 1 of the solar water valve with waterproof structure according to the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 3 is a schematic side view of the solar water valve with a waterproof structure according to the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 4 is a schematic structure diagram of point B in Fig. 2 of the solar water valve with waterproof structure according to the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of an exploded view of the solar water valve with a watertight structure according to the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a side view structure of Fig. 5 in the solar water valve with waterproof structure according to the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 7 is a schematic structure diagram of point C in Fig. 6 of the solar water valve with waterproof structure according to the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a side view structure of Fig. 6 in the solar water valve with a waterproof structure according to the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 9 is a schematic structure diagram of point D in Fig. 8 of the solar water valve with waterproof structure according to the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of a protective back cover of the solar water valve with a waterproof structure according to the present disclosure.

[0010] Numerical reference: 1. Pipe body; 2. Control valve; 3. Installation screw opening; 4. Installation nut; 5. Protective device; 51. Protective rear cover; 52. Protective front cover; 53. Protective cover; 54. Button; 55. Sealing sleeve; 56. Sealing ring; 57. Solar panel; 58. Rechargeable battery; 59. Circuit board; 510. Microswitch; 511. Display screen; 512. Hook; 513. Data port; 514. Through-hole; 515. First boundary frame; 516. Cover; 517. Support column; 518. Installation frame; 519. Terminal hole; 520. Positioning column; 521. Installation column; 522. Support bushing; 523. Installation sleeve; 524. Boundary sleeve; 525. Second boundary frame; 526. Protective ring; 527. Positioning hole; 528. Storage opening; 529. Stopper; 530. Rubber column; 531. Sealing block; 532. Sealing ring; 533. Support plate; 534. Clamping block; 6. Cleaning device; 61. Support block; 62. Slide bar; 63. Positioning frame; 64. First magnet; 65. Second magnet; 66. First load bar; 67. Pull bar; 68.Cleaning strips; 69. second load bar. Specific embodiments

[0011] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, are clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments represent only a subset of the embodiments of this disclosure and not all of them. Starting from the embodiments of this disclosure, all further embodiments that can be achieved by those skilled in the art without creative effort fall within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0012] A solar water valve with a waterproof structure, as in Fig.Figures 1-10 show a pipe body 1. An upper end of the pipe body 1 is provided with an installation nut 4, and a lower end of the pipe body 1 is provided with an installation screw opening 3. A control valve 2 is provided on one surface of the pipe body 1, and a protective device 5 is provided on the surface of the pipe body 1. The protective device 5 comprises a protective rear cover 51 and a protective front cover 52. Sides of the protective front cover 52 and the protective rear cover 51 that are close to each other are firmly connected to a sealing sleeve 55. The surface of the pipe body 1 is firmly connected to a sealing ring 56, and the sealing sleeve 55 is attached to the sealing ring 56. The side of the protective front cover 52 that is near the protective rear cover 51 is firmly connected to a terminal block 534, and one end of the terminal block 534 is inserted into the protective rear cover 51.An inner wall of the protective front cover 52 is fixedly connected to a mounting frame 518, and a display screen 511 is provided in the mounting frame 518. One side of the display screen 511 is electrically connected to a circuit board 59. One side of the circuit board 59, which is away from the display screen 511, is electrically connected to a rechargeable battery 58. A solar module 57 is provided in the protective front cover 52, and an output end of the solar module 57 is electrically connected to an input end of the rechargeable battery 58. An actuator end of the circuit board 59 is electrically connected to an input end of the control valve 2.

[0013] A protective cover 53 is provided on one side of the protective front cover 52, which is located away from the protective rear cover 51. One surface of the protective cover 53 is firmly connected to a hook 512, and a clamping hole 519 is provided on the surface of the protective front cover 52. One end of the hook 512, which is located away from the protective cover 53, is inserted into the clamping hole 519.

[0014] A button 54 is provided in the protective front cover 52, and a through-hole 514 is provided on the surface of the protective cover 53. One end of the button 54 passes through the through-hole 514, and a microswitch 510 is electrically connected to a surface of the circuit board 59.

[0015] An upper end of the circuit board 59 is electrically connected to a data port 513, and an upper surface of the protective back cover 51 is firmly connected to a protective ring 526. One surface of the protective back cover 51 is provided with a positioning hole 527, and one end of the data port 513 is inserted into the positioning hole 527. A sealing block 531 is inserted into the protective ring 526, effectively preventing water from penetrating the data port 513 through the sealing block 531 and the protective ring 526, thus ensuring stable operation of the device.

[0016] The operating principle of the present disclosure consists in the protective front cover and the protective rear cover 51 being attached to the sealing ring 56 on the surface of the tube body 1 by the sealing sleeve 55, thereby forming the first watertight barrier. The clamping block 534 of the protective front cover 52 is inserted into the protective rear cover 51, further improving the sealing and structural stability of the protective device 5. The watertight performance of the data port 513 is ensured by fixing and sealing the structure with the rubber column 530, the stopper 529, and other components.

[0017] The installation frame 518 on an inner wall of the protective front cover 52 is designed for mounting the display screen 511. The support column 517 is aligned with a support socket 522 on an inner wall of the protective rear cover 51, an installation column 521 is aligned with an installation sleeve 523, and a positioning column 520 is aligned with a mounting opening on the circuit board 59 to enable precise mounting and fastening of components such as the protective front cover 52, the protective rear cover 51, and the circuit board 59. The first limiting frame 515 and the second limiting frame 525 secure the rechargeable battery 58, and bezels 516 are inserted into a limiting sleeve 524 to ensure that the internal components are stably positioned within the protective device 5.

[0018] Finally, it should be noted that the above description represents only preferred embodiments of the present disclosure and is not intended to limit the present disclosure. Although the present disclosure has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art in the relevant field may modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or replace some of the technical features with equivalent ones. Any changes, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc., made in accordance with the principles and intent of the present disclosure should fall within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0019] A solar water valve with a waterproof structure is provided, comprising a pipe body. An upper end of the pipe body is fitted with an installation nut, a lower end with an installation screw opening, and a control valve is mounted on one surface of the pipe body. In this disclosure, a protective front cover and a protective rear cover, sealed by a sealing sleeve and a sealing ring, form a tight, waterproof structure. This structure is reinforced by a clamping block and equipped at a data port with a rubber column, a stopper, and other sealing elements to effectively prevent moisture from penetrating internal circuit components. Even under harsh conditions such as humidity and rain, they function reliably, extending the device's lifespan. The solar module converts light energy into electrical energy and stores it in a rechargeable battery.

Claims

[1] Solar water valve with a watertight structure, comprising a pipe body, wherein an upper end of the pipe body is provided with an installation nut, a lower end of the pipe body is provided with an installation screw opening, and a surface of the pipe body is provided with a control valve and a protective device. The protective device includes a protective rear cover and a protective front cover; The sides of the protective front cover and the protective rear cover, which are close to each other, are both firmly connected with a sealing sleeve, and the surface of the pipe body is firmly connected with a sealing ring, and the sealing sleeve is attached to the sealing ring; One side of the protective front cover, which is close to the protective rear cover, is firmly connected to a terminal block, and one side of the terminal block is inserted into the protective rear cover, and an installation frame is firmly attached to an inner wall of the protective front cover; A display screen is provided in the installation frame; One side of the display screen is electrically connected to a circuit board, and one side of the circuit board, which is away from the display screen, is electrically connected to a rechargeable battery; A solar module is provided in the protective front cover, and an output end of the solar module is electrically connected to an input end of the rechargeable battery; One drive end of the circuit board is electrically connected to one input end of the control valve. [2] Solar water valve with a waterproof structure according to claim 1, wherein a protective cover is provided on one side of the protective front cover, which is away from the protective rear cover, and a hook is firmly connected to a surface of the protective cover; the surface of the protective front cover is provided with a clamping hole, and one side of the hook, which is away from the protective cover, is inserted into the clamping hole. [3] Solar water valve with a waterproof structure according to claim 2, wherein a button is provided in the protective front cover, a through-hole is provided on the surface of the protective cover, an end of the button passes through the through-hole, and a microswitch is electrically connected to a surface of the circuit board, and the microswitch is located on a movement path of the button. [4] Solar water valve with a waterproof structure according to claim 1, wherein a data connector is electrically connected to an upper end of the circuit board, a protective ring is firmly connected to an upper surface of the protective back cover, a positioning hole is provided on a surface of the protective back cover, an end of the data connector is inserted into the positioning hole and a sealing block is inserted into the protective ring. [5] Solar water valve with a watertight structure according to claim 4, wherein a storage opening is provided on a surface of the protective back cover and a rubber column is inserted into the storage opening; one end of the rubber column is firmly connected to a surface of the sealing block, and a stopper is firmly connected to an end of the rubber column that is away from the sealing block; a sealing ring is provided on a surface of the sealing block. [6] Solar water valve with a waterproof structure according to claim 5, wherein the stopper is frustoconical in shape, and the diameter of one end of the stopper, which is near the rubber column, is larger than the inner diameter of the storage opening. [7] Solar water valve with a waterproof structure according to claim 1, wherein an inner wall of the protective front cover is firmly connected to a support column, an inner wall of the protective back cover is provided with a support bushing adapted to the support column, an inner wall of the protective front cover is firmly connected to an installation column, an inner wall of the protective back cover is provided with an installation sleeve adapted to the installation column, an inner wall of the protective front cover is firmly connected to a positioning column, and the circuit board is provided with a mounting opening adapted to the positioning column. [8] Solar water valve with a waterproof structure according to claim 1, wherein an inner wall of the protective front cover is fixedly connected to a first boundary frame, an inner wall of the protective rear cover is fixedly connected to a second boundary frame, the rechargeable battery is arranged between the first boundary frame and the second boundary frame; an inner wall of the protective front cover is fixedly connected to two symmetrically arranged bezels, an inner wall of the protective rear cover is fixedly connected to a boundary sleeve, and ends of the bezels are inserted into the boundary sleeve; an inner wall of the protective rear cover is fixedly connected to a support plate. [9] Solar water valve with a waterproof structure according to claim 2, wherein a cleaning device is provided on a surface of the protective cover, and the cleaning device comprises a support block, the support block is firmly connected to a surface of the protective cover, and there are two support blocks; The sides of the two support blocks, which are close together, are rigidly connected with a sliding bar, and the sliding bar is slidably connected to a first load bar, the sliding bar is slidably connected to a second load bar; The sides of the first load bar and the second load bar that are away from the protective cover are firmly connected to a pull bar; The sides of the first load bar and the second load bar that are close to the protective cover are both firmly connected with a cleaning strip.