Movable Solar Pavilion with Photosensitive Ceiling

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current landscape pavilions have high construction costs, long construction times, and negative environmental impacts due to non-environmentally friendly materials, limited adaptability, and reliance on urban power grids for night lighting, which hinders flexibility and energy efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A prefabricated movable photosensitively adjustable solar bionic landscape pavilion with a support structure, ceiling, linkage system, lighting system, and energy system, utilizing renewable solar energy, modular design, and adjustable components for quick assembly and disassembly, allowing adaptation to different weather conditions and positions, and energy-efficient night lighting.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If reinforced concrete frame structures or steel structures are used for landscape pavilions, then structural strength and stability are improved, but construction cost increases, construction time increases, and environmental impact worsens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidconstruction cost
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The pavilion structure is divided into modular components including steel frame modules, ceiling modules, wall panels, and foundation modules that can be prefabricated separately and assembled quickly on-site, reducing construction time and cost while maintaining structural integrity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses hot-dip galvanization to change the surface parameters of steel components, providing corrosion protection and improving durability without adding significant cost, thereby reducing long-term maintenance expenses and environmental impact

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Strength

If reinforced concrete frame structures or steel structures are used for landscape pavilions, then structural strength and stability are improved, but construction speed deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidconstruction speed
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The pavilion is segmented into pre-fabricated modules that can be manufactured off-site and rapidly assembled on-site using simple connection methods, significantly reducing construction time while maintaining structural strength

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Steel components are pre-galvanized and pavilion modules are pre-assembled before site installation, allowing quality control to be performed in advance and reducing on-site construction time and environmental disruption

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If fixed power grid connection is used for night lighting, then lighting reliability is improved, but mobility of the landscape pavilion deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelighting reliabilityVSAvoidmobility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The lighting system is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides illumination, acts as a wind brake when extended, and can be repositioned or removed as needed, eliminating the need for fixed power grid connections and enabling pavilion mobility

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The lighting system is designed to be self-contained and portable, allowing the pavilion to be relocated without dependency on external power infrastructure, thereby maintaining lighting functionality while enabling mobility and adaptability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

4Ease of operation

If the landscape pavilion is open in space, then ease of operation and accessibility are improved, but adaptability to different weather conditions deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveaccessibilityVSAvoidweather adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The ceiling and wall panels are designed as movable components that can be adjusted or reconfigured in response to weather conditions, allowing the pavilion to transition between open and enclosed states to provide shelter while maintaining accessibility

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution reduces construction costs and environmental impact, enhances adaptability and use efficiency, extends service time, and saves energy by utilizing solar energy for night lighting and adjusting the pavilion's structure and lighting based on natural light conditions.

Implementation Method 1

two groups of solar panels in total are arranged at the top end of the support structure; the solar panels are connected to the storage battery

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotovoltaic effect: Photovoltaic Effect

Implementation Method 2

the solar panels are connected to the storage battery; the storage battery is fixed to the bottom of the movable platform

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEnergy storage: Electrical Accumulator

Implementation Method 3

an induction control assembly is further arranged at the top end of the support structure; the induction control assembly comprises a photosensitive inductor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotosensitivity: Photoelectric Effect

Data Source

PatentUS11572688B2Prefabricated, movable, photosensitive, solar landscape pavilion capable of being disassembled and constructed quickly
Publication Date: 2023.02.07 TONGJI UNIV
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AI summary

The disclosure relates to a prefabricated movable photosensitively adjustable solar bionic landscape pavilion capable of being disassembled and constructed quickly. The landscape pavilion comprises a support structure, a ceiling, a movable platform, a linkage system, a lighting system, and an energy system. The support structure is arranged at the center of the movable platform and forms large-area shelter space with the ceiling. The ceiling may rotate around the support structure in the height direction of the support structure, so as to be unfolded or folded. The movable platform is a base of the landscape pavilion, undertakes the support structure and the ceiling above the movable platform, and meanwhile, provides fixing space for the linkage system, the lighting system, and the energy system.