CN211736069U - Heat-insulation water pool device - Google Patents
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The utility model belongs to the technical field of heat-proof device, especially, relate to a thermal-insulated pond device, including at least three switching base, three at least first connecting pipes, water storage membrane and water level regulating switch. The switching base is provided with at least one switching port and a water outlet port; at least one switching port is communicated with the water outlet port; the at least three first connecting pipes and the at least three switching bases are alternately arranged and connected end to form a groove-shaped part; the water storage film is laid in the groove-shaped part, and the periphery of the water storage film is turned upwards and fixed on the first connecting pipe; the water inlet end of the water level regulating switch is communicated with one of the water outlet ports, and the water outlet end of the water level regulating switch is positioned above the water storage film. The heat-insulating water pool device has the advantages of simple installation and low cost, does not need to additionally make a roof for leakage prevention, has high safety during use, and can also breed plants, fishes and the like, thereby beautifying the roof environment.
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Technical Field
The utility model belongs to the technical field of heat-proof device, especially, relate to a thermal-insulated pond device.
Background
Traditional house top layer does not have thermal-insulated function mostly, and in summer, after the house top layer insolate, the temperature rose, and high temperature conducts to indoor, leads to indoor temperature height, influences resident family's life. The roof insulation construction is a main means for solving the above problems.
The roof heat insulation construction mode in the prior art is as follows: 1. adopt cement as the base to fill up the heat insulating board on the cement base, the shortcoming of this kind of construction method is: the transportation is time-consuming and labor-consuming, and the process is complicated; 2. the construction mode is complex in process and needs professional construction units due to the adoption of the heat-insulating asbestos plate; 3. filling soil to plant flowers, lawns and other plants; before the construction of the scheme, roof leakage-proof engineering is required; 4. the scheme also needs to be used for roof leakage-proof engineering when a swimming pool is constructed on the roof, and the cost is higher; 5. building an insulating iron shed, wherein the construction mode may involve illegal construction; 6. the sun-shading net is not sun-proof and is easy to age.
SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL
An object of the utility model is to provide a thermal-insulated pond device aims at solving the high technical problem of the thermal-insulated scheme construction degree of difficulty of roof among the prior art.
In order to achieve the above object, an embodiment of the present invention provides a thermal insulation water tank device, including:
the water outlet device comprises at least three switching bases, wherein at least one switching port and a water outlet port are formed in each switching base; at least one switching port is communicated with the water outlet port;
the at least three first connecting pipes and the at least three switching bases are alternately arranged and are connected end to form a groove-shaped part;
a water storage film which is laid in the groove-shaped portion, and the periphery of which is turned over upward and fixed to the first connecting pipe; and
and the water inlet end of the water level adjusting switch is communicated with one of the water outlet ports, and the water outlet end of the water level adjusting switch is positioned above the water storage film.
Preferably, the number of the switching bases is four; the number of the first connecting pipes is four; the four switching bases and the four first connecting pipes are alternately arranged and connected end to end, and the groove-shaped portion formed by surrounding is square.
Preferably, the adaptor base includes:
a lower base;
the upper base is arranged on the lower base; and
the corner protection plate is attached to the inner side surface of the lower base and the inner side surface of the upper base; and the top of the corner protecting plate is fixedly provided with a cover plate which is covered on the top surface of the upper base.
Preferably, the upper base is in a bent shape, and the left side surface and the right side surface of the upper base are respectively provided with a first pipeline interface; the four upper bases are distributed at four corners of the square groove-shaped part; any two adjacent upper bases are connected through one first connecting pipe, and two ends of the first connecting pipe are respectively communicated with the first pipeline interfaces on the two adjacent upper bases.
Preferably, the lower base is in a bent shape, the left side surface and the right side surface of the lower base are respectively provided with a second pipeline interface, and the two adapter interfaces are arranged on the outer side surface of the lower base; the four lower bases are distributed at four corners of the square groove-shaped part; any two adjacent lower bases are connected through a second connecting pipe, and two ends of the second connecting pipe are respectively communicated with the second pipeline interfaces on the two adjacent lower bases.
Preferably, a first water pipe is arranged in the upper base, and the water outlet port is arranged at the water outlet end of the first water pipe; a second water delivery pipe communicated with the first water delivery pipe is arranged in the lower base; at least one switching port on the lower base is communicated with the second water conveying pipe; at least one first connecting pipe and/or at least one second connecting pipe are communicated with the second water conveying pipe.
Preferably, a plurality of fixing supports are arranged between two adjacent switching bases; the fixing supports are symmetrically arranged on two sides of the groove-shaped portion, the tops of the two symmetrical fixing supports are connected through a first rope, and the bottoms of the two fixing supports are connected through a second rope; the second rope is positioned on the bottom surface of the water storage film.
Preferably, the water storage film is square, the four corners of the water storage film are provided with notches, and the middle parts of the notches are provided with a notch; a plurality of through holes are formed in the periphery of the water storage film, hooks are arranged at the top of the fixed support, and hanging wire holes are formed in the bottom of the fixed support; a coil is arranged at the end part of the first rope, and the hook passes through the through hole and hooks the coil; the end of the second rope is provided with a clamping head which is clamped in the hanging wire hole.
Preferably, the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe are straight pipes; a first pipe hole and a second pipe hole are formed in the upper position and the lower position of the fixed support, the first connecting pipe penetrates through the first pipe hole, and the periphery of the water storage film is fixed on the first connecting pipe through a hook; the second connecting pipe penetrates through the second pipe hole.
Preferably, the ends of the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe are bent pipes; and the switching base is provided with a jack for the bent pipe to be inserted into.
The embodiment of the utility model provides an above-mentioned one or more technical scheme in the thermal-insulated pond device have one of following technological effect at least: the heat-insulation water tank device is used for roof heat insulation, during installation and construction, at least three first connecting pipes and at least three switching bases are alternately arranged and connected end to form a groove-shaped part, then a water storage film is flatly laid in the groove-shaped part, the periphery of the water storage film is upwards turned over and fixed on the first connecting pipes, and after the installation is completed, a water level adjusting switch is turned on to inject water to the water storage film. The heat-insulating water pool device has the advantages of simple installation and low cost, does not need to additionally make a roof for leakage prevention, has high safety during use, and can also breed plants, fishes and the like, thereby beautifying the roof environment.
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In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for the embodiments or the prior art descriptions will be briefly introduced below, and it is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention, and it is obvious for those skilled in the art to obtain other drawings without inventive labor.
Fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of a heat insulation water pool device provided by an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 2 is a partially enlarged view of the area a shown in fig. 1.
Fig. 3 is a schematic structural view of the heat insulation water tank device provided by the embodiment of the present invention after the water storage film is omitted.
Fig. 4 is an installation schematic diagram of the switching base and the water level adjusting switch provided by the embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 5 is another schematic installation diagram of the switching base and the water level adjusting switch provided by the embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 6 is an exploded view of an adapter base according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a water storage film provided by an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 8 is a schematic structural view of a fixing bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 9 is a schematic connection diagram of a plurality of heat insulation water pool devices according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 10 is another schematic structural view of the thermal insulation water tank device provided by the embodiment of the present invention without a water storage film.
Fig. 11 is a partially enlarged view of the region B shown in fig. 10.
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Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar function throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the embodiments of the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.
As shown in fig. 1-11, an embodiment of the present invention provides a thermal insulation water tank device 100, which includes at least three switching bases 1, at least three first connecting pipes 2, a water storage membrane 3 and a water level adjusting switch 4.
The adapter base 1 is provided with at least one adapter port 112, 112' and a water outlet port 123. At least one of the adapter ports 112, 112' is in communication with the outlet port 123. In particular, the adaptor ports 112, 112' are adapted to communicate with a water supply line.
At least three first connecting pipes 2 and at least three adapter bases 1 are alternately arranged and connected end to form a groove-shaped part 5.
The water storage film 3 is laid in the groove-shaped portion 5, and the periphery thereof is turned over upward and fixed on the first connecting pipe 2. Specifically, the water storage film 3 is a waterproof polymer plastic film. And a water outlet 33 is further formed in the water storage film 3, so that water can be drained conveniently.
The water inlet end of the water level regulating switch 4 is communicated with one of the water outlet ports 123, and the water outlet end of the water level regulating switch is positioned above the water storage film 3. Specifically, the water level regulating switch 4 is a floating ball water level switch, and the floating ball water level switch has the advantages of stable operation, low failure rate and easy regulation.
The heat insulation water tank device is used for roof heat insulation, during installation and construction, at least three first connecting pipes 2 and at least three switching bases 1 are alternately arranged and connected end to form a groove-shaped portion 5 in a surrounding mode, then water storage films 3 are flatly laid in the groove-shaped portion 5, the peripheries of the water storage films 3 are turned upwards and fixed on the first connecting pipes 2, after installation is completed, water level adjusting switches 4 are opened, water is injected to the water storage films 3, and after the water level reaches a certain height, the water level adjusting switches 4 are automatically closed. The water in the water storage film 3 plays a role of heat insulation. When the water level is reduced due to evaporation, the water level adjusting switch 4 is automatically opened, and water is automatically injected to a set height. The heat insulation water pool device has the advantages of simple installation, low cost and convenient maintenance, does not need to additionally perform roof leakage prevention, has high safety during use, and can also breed plants, fishes and the like, thereby beautifying the roof environment.
In another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 1 and 3, the number of the switching bases 1 of the thermal insulation water tank device is four, and the four switching bases 1 have the same structure. The number of the first connecting pipes 2 is four. The four switching bases 1 and the four first connecting pipes 2 are alternately arranged and connected end to end, and the groove-shaped portion 5 formed by surrounding is square. Specifically, the square gutter-like portion 5 is more matched with the shape of most of domestic roofs, and a plurality of square heat-insulating water tank devices are more convenient to combine for use.
In another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 4 to 6, the adapting base 1 of the thermal insulation water tank device includes a lower base 11, an upper base 12 and a corner protecting plate 13. The upper base 12 is disposed on the lower base 11. The corner protection plate 13 is attached to the inner side surface of the lower base 11 and the inner side surface of the upper base 12. The top of the corner protecting plate 13 is fixedly provided with a cover plate 131, and the cover plate 131 is covered on the top surface of the upper base 12. Specifically, during installation, the upper base 12 is fixed on the lower base 11, then the cover plate 131 covers the top surface of the upper base 12, the corner protection plate 13 is attached to the inner side surface of the lower base 11 and the inner side surface of the upper base 12, and the corner protection plate 13 plays a role in protecting and supporting the corners of the water storage membrane 3.
In another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 4 to 6, the upper base 12 of the thermal insulation water tank device is curved, and the left and right sides thereof are respectively provided with a first pipe connector 121, 121'. The four upper bases 12 are distributed at four corners of the square groove-shaped portion 5. Any two adjacent upper bases 12 are connected through one first connecting pipe 2, and two ends of the first connecting pipe 2 are respectively communicated with the first pipeline interfaces 121 on the two adjacent upper bases 12.
In another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 4 to 6, the lower base 11 of the thermal insulation water tank device is curved, and the left and right sides thereof are respectively provided with a second pipe connector 111, 111'. The two adapter ports 112, 112' are disposed on the outer side surface of the lower base 11. The four lower bases 11 are distributed at four corners of the square groove-shaped portion 5. Any two adjacent lower bases 11 are connected through a second connecting pipe 6, and two ends of the second connecting pipe 6 are respectively communicated with the second pipeline interfaces 111 on the two adjacent lower bases 11.
In another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 4 to 6, a first water pipe 122 is disposed in the upper base 12 of the thermal insulation water tank device, and the water outlet port 123 is disposed at a water outlet end of the first water pipe 122. A second water pipe 113 communicated with the first water pipe 122 is arranged in the lower base 11. At least one of the adapter ports 112, 112' on the lower base 11 is communicated with the second water conveying pipe 113. Both ends of at least one first connecting pipe 2 and/or both ends of at least one second connecting pipe 6 are communicated with the second water conveying pipe 113. Specifically, the first connection pipe 2 and/or the second connection pipe 6 also function as water delivery, and water enters the second water delivery pipe 113 from one of the adapter ports 112 of one of the lower bases 11 and then is output to the first connection pipe 2 and/or the second connection pipe 6 from the first pipe ports 121, 121 'and/or the second pipe ports 111, 111', respectively, so as to deliver water to the other lower base 11, and the adapter port on the lower base 11 is communicated with other heat insulation water pool devices.
As shown in fig. 9, a plurality of thermal insulation water tank devices 100 are connected to form a combination, which is suitable for a roof with a large area and is more flexible to apply.
In another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 3, a plurality of fixing brackets 7, 7' are disposed between two adjacent switching bases 1 in the thermal insulation water pool device. The fixing supports 7 and 7 'are symmetrically arranged on two sides of the groove-shaped portion, the tops of the two symmetrical fixing supports 7 and 7' are connected through a first rope 8, and the bottoms of the two fixing supports are connected through a second rope 9. The second ropes 9 are positioned on the bottom surface of the water storage film 3. Specifically, the first rope 8 plays a role in fixing the periphery of the water storage film 3, and the second rope 9 plays a role in enhancing the water storage film 3, so that the water in the pool is prevented from bursting the water storage film 3.
In another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 7, the water storage film 3 of the heat insulation water pool device is square, and the four corners of the water storage film are provided with notches 31, and the middle of each notch 31 is provided with a notch 311. Specifically, the purpose of the above-mentioned setting is, when the membrane material of four angles of water storage membrane 3 turns over and turns over, changes foldingly, and breach 311 separates into both sides with the membrane material, the accomodating of the membrane material of being convenient for.
As shown in fig. 7, a plurality of through holes 32 are formed on the periphery of the water storage film 3, a hook 71 is arranged on the top of the fixing support 7, and a hanging hole 72 is formed on the bottom of the fixing support. Specifically, the hook 71 is a downwardly extending hook. A coil 81 is arranged at the end of the first rope 8, and the hook 71 passes through the through hole 32 and then hooks the coil 81. The end part of the second rope 9 is provided with a clamping head part 91, and the clamping head part 91 is clamped in the hanging wire hole 72. The fixing support 7 is further provided with an embedding opening 75 connected with the hanging wire hole 72. When the second rope 9 is fixed, the second rope 9 is inserted into the hanging wire hole 72 from the insertion opening 75, and the clamping head part 91 is clamped in the hanging wire hole 72, so that the novel rope fixing device has the advantage of being simple and convenient to install.
In another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 1, 3 and 8, the first connecting pipe 2 and the second connecting pipe 6 of the thermal insulation water tank device are straight pipes. The fixed bracket 7 is provided with a first pipe hole 73 and a second pipe hole 74 at the upper and lower positions, the first connecting pipe 2 penetrates through the first pipe hole 73, and the periphery of the water storage film 3 is fixed on the first connecting pipe 2 through a hook 71. The second connection pipe 6 extends through the second pipe hole 74.
In another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 10 and 11, the ends of the first connecting pipe 2 and the second connecting pipe 6 of the thermal insulation water tank device are bent pipes 21, 61. The switching base 1 is provided with insertion holes 14, 14' for inserting the bent pipes 21, 61.
The above description is only exemplary of the present invention and should not be taken as limiting the scope of the present invention, as any modifications, equivalents, improvements and the like made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.
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1. An insulated pool apparatus, comprising:
the water outlet device comprises at least three switching bases, wherein at least one switching port and a water outlet port are formed in each switching base; at least one switching port is communicated with the water outlet port;
the at least three first connecting pipes and the at least three switching bases are alternately arranged and are connected end to form a groove-shaped part;
a water storage film which is laid in the groove-shaped portion, and the periphery of which is turned over upward and fixed to the first connecting pipe; and
and the water inlet end of the water level adjusting switch is communicated with one of the water outlet ports, and the water outlet end of the water level adjusting switch is positioned above the water storage film.
2. The insulated pool apparatus of claim 1, wherein the number of the adapter bases is four; the number of the first connecting pipes is four; the four switching bases and the four first connecting pipes are alternately arranged and connected end to end, and the groove-shaped portion formed by surrounding is square.
3. The insulated pool apparatus of claim 1 or 2, wherein the adaptor base comprises:
a lower base;
the upper base is arranged on the lower base; and
the corner protection plate is attached to the inner side surface of the lower base and the inner side surface of the upper base; and the top of the corner protecting plate is fixedly provided with a cover plate which is covered on the top surface of the upper base.
4. The thermally insulated pool assembly of claim 3, wherein said upper base is curved and has first conduit ports on its left and right sides, respectively; the four upper bases are distributed at four corners of the square groove-shaped part; any two adjacent upper bases are connected through one first connecting pipe, and two ends of the first connecting pipe are respectively communicated with the first pipeline interfaces on the two adjacent upper bases.
5. The insulated water pool device of claim 4, wherein the lower base is curved, the left and right sides of the lower base are respectively provided with a second pipeline interface, and the two adapter interfaces are arranged on the outer side surface of the lower base; the four lower bases are distributed at four corners of the square groove-shaped part; any two adjacent lower bases are connected through a second connecting pipe, and two ends of the second connecting pipe are respectively communicated with the second pipeline interfaces on the two adjacent lower bases.
6. The heat insulation water pool device as claimed in claim 5, wherein a first water pipe is arranged in the upper base, and the water outlet port is arranged at the water outlet end of the first water pipe; a second water delivery pipe communicated with the first water delivery pipe is arranged in the lower base; at least one switching port on the lower base is communicated with the second water conveying pipe; at least one first connecting pipe and/or at least one second connecting pipe are communicated with the second water conveying pipe.
7. The insulated water pool device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein a plurality of fixing brackets are arranged between two adjacent adapter bases; the fixing supports are symmetrically arranged on two sides of the groove-shaped portion, the tops of the two symmetrical fixing supports are connected through a first rope, and the bottoms of the two fixing supports are connected through a second rope; the second rope is positioned on the bottom surface of the water storage film.
8. The thermally insulated water tank assembly of claim 7, wherein the water storage membrane is square, and has notches at four corners, and a notch is formed in the middle of each notch; a plurality of through holes are formed in the periphery of the water storage film, hooks are arranged at the top of the fixed support, and hanging wire holes are formed in the bottom of the fixed support; a coil is arranged at the end part of the first rope, and the hook passes through the through hole and hooks the coil; the end of the second rope is provided with a clamping head which is clamped in the hanging wire hole.
9. The insulated pool apparatus of claim 8, wherein said first connection pipe and said second connection pipe are straight pipes; a first pipe hole and a second pipe hole are formed in the upper position and the lower position of the fixed support, the first connecting pipe penetrates through the first pipe hole, and the periphery of the water storage film is fixed on the first connecting pipe through a hook; the second connecting pipe penetrates through the second pipe hole.
10. The insulated pool apparatus of claim 5, wherein the ends of the first and second connecting pipes are bent pipes; and the switching base is provided with a jack for the bent pipe to be inserted into.
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