A solar panel with cleaning function

By designing solar modules with cleaning functions, using wind power to drive the solar panels to deflect and drive the hydraulic pump to drive the brush to clean, the problem of reduced photoelectric conversion efficiency after the surface of the solar panel is covered with dust is solved, and automatic cleaning and impact resistance are improved.

CN112636691BActive Publication Date: 2025-04-25YIXING JINSHANG SOLAR ENERGY TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202011632010.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-12-31
Publication Date
2025-04-25
Estimated Expiration
2040-12-31

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Technical Problem

After the surface of the solar panel is covered with dust, its photoelectric conversion efficiency is drastically reduced, and the surface of the solar panel needs to be cleaned.

Method used

A solar module with cleaning function is designed, including a base, solar panel, frame and support mechanism. The support mechanism uses wind power to drive the deflection of the solar panels through the cooperation of meshing gears, tooth rings and elastic parts, and drives the hydraulic pump and hydraulic motor to drive the brush to clean the solar panels.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automatic cleaning when the solar panel is blown by the wind, improves the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar panel, and improves the impact resistance of the solar panel through elastic support.

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Abstract

The present invention proposes a solar energy component with a cleaning function, comprising a base and a solar panel located above the base, the base is provided with a frame, the frame is provided with a supporting mechanism, the supporting mechanism comprises a vertically arranged supporting column, a connecting column connected to a ball socket of the supporting column, the supporting column sleeve is provided with a first gear ring, the outer surface of the supporting column is provided with a spiral groove, the inner wall of the first gear ring is provided with a protrusion matching with the spiral groove, the upper end of the connecting column is provided with a meshing gear, the first gear ring is provided with a plane gear, an elastic member for pushing upward is provided between the first gear ring and the frame, a rotating shaft is provided for rotation of the frame, a second gear ring is provided with a rotating shaft sleeve, a coil spring is provided between the second gear ring and the rotating shaft, the frame is provided with a limiting mechanism, a rotating friction ring is fixedly provided with the rotating shaft, the frame is provided with a fixed friction ring, the frame is provided with a power element, the solar panel is provided with an actuator matching with the power element, the actuator is provided with a brush for cleaning the solar panel, so as to solve the technical problem of cleaning the surface of the solar panel.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a solar energy component with a cleaning function. Background Art

[0002] Solar panels, also known as "solar chips" or "photovoltaic cells", are thin sheets of photovoltaic semiconductors that use sunlight to generate electricity directly. However, when solar panels are covered with dust, their photoelectric conversion efficiency drops sharply, so it is necessary to clean the surface of the solar panels. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention provides a solar panel assembly with a cleaning function to solve the technical problem of cleaning the surface of a solar panel.

[0004] The technical solution of the present invention is implemented as follows: a solar energy component with a cleaning function, comprising a base and a solar panel located above the base, characterized in that the base is provided with a frame, the frame is provided with a supporting mechanism, the supporting mechanism comprises a vertically arranged supporting column, a connecting column connected to a ball socket of the supporting column, the supporting column sleeve is provided with a first gear ring, the outer surface of the supporting column is provided with a spiral groove, the inner wall of the first gear ring is provided with a protrusion that cooperates with the spiral groove, the upper end of the connecting column is provided with a meshing gear, the first gear ring is provided with a flat gear that meshes with the meshing gear when the meshing gear is tilted and pressed down, and an upward-pushing spring is provided between the first gear ring and the frame. The frame body is provided with a rotating shaft for rotation, the rotating shaft sleeve is provided with a second gear ring, the second gear ring is meshed with the first gear ring for transmission, a coil spring is provided between the second gear ring and the rotating shaft, one end of the coil spring is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the other end is fixedly connected to the second gear ring, the frame body is provided with a limiting mechanism for limiting the reverse rotation of the second gear ring, the rotating shaft is fixedly provided with a rotating friction ring, the frame body is provided with a fixed friction ring frictionally matched with the rotating friction ring, the frame body is fixedly provided with a power element, the rotating shaft is dynamically connected to the input shaft of the power element, the solar panel power element is matched with an actuator, and the actuator is provided with a brush for cleaning the solar panel.

[0005] Furthermore, the limiting mechanism includes an L-shaped engaging piece rotatable on a frame, and the frame is provided with a torsion spring for providing a pre-tightening force for the engaging piece.

[0006] Furthermore, the meshing teeth of the meshing gear are in an arc shape.

[0007] Furthermore, the rotating friction ring is made of glass, and the fixed friction ring is made of rubber.

[0008] Furthermore, the fixed friction ring and the frame are fixedly connected via a connecting rod.

[0009] Furthermore, the frame is U-shaped to provide support for both the upper and lower ends of the rotating shaft.

[0010] Furthermore, the elastic member is a helical compression spring.

[0011] Furthermore, the power element is a hydraulic pump, and the actuator is a hydraulic motor.

[0012] Furthermore, the base is a four-legged base.

[0013] By adopting the above technical scheme, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: when the solar panel of the solar panel assembly with cleaning function of the present invention is blown by the wind and tilted to one side, the solar panel is deflected relative to the plane gear, the plane gear rotates to drive the second gear ring to rotate, and at the same time the coil spring stores energy, when the coil spring stores energy to a certain extent, the torque applied by the coil spring to the rotating shaft is greater than the static friction force of the fixed friction ring on the rotating friction ring, the coil spring drives the rotating shaft to rotate, the rotating shaft drives the hydraulic pump to rotate, the hydraulic pump delivers hydraulic oil to the hydraulic motor at high pressure to drive the hydraulic motor to rotate, and the hydraulic motor drives the brush to rotate to complete the cleaning action of the solar panel.

[0014] Furthermore, the support mechanism of the solar panel with cleaning function of the present invention includes a vertically arranged support column and a connecting column connected to the ball socket of the support column. When the solar panel is blown by the wind and tilted to one side, the elastic member returns the solar panel to its original position. That is, the support mechanism of the present invention supports the solar panel elastically, which provides a certain buffer for the force applied to the solar panel and improves the impact resistance of the solar panel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a solar cell assembly with a cleaning function according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the support mechanism of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the first gear ring of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point I in the middle.

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point II in the middle.

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point I in the middle.

[0022] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the first gear ring and the second gear ring of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged view of point I in the middle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0027] A solar panel with cleaning function, as in Example 1, Figure 1-8As shown, it includes a base 1, a solar panel 2 located above the base, the base is provided with a frame 3, the frame is provided with a supporting mechanism, the supporting mechanism includes a vertically arranged supporting column 4, a connecting column 5 connected to the supporting column ball socket, the supporting column sleeve is provided with a first gear ring 6, the outer surface of the supporting column is provided with a spiral groove 7, the inner wall of the first gear ring is provided with a protrusion 8 matched with the spiral groove, the upper end of the connecting column is provided with a meshing gear 9, the first gear ring is provided with a flat gear 10 that meshes with the meshing gear when the meshing gear is tilted and pressed down, an elastic member 11 that pushes upward is provided between the first gear ring and the frame, and a rotating shaft 12 is provided for the frame to rotate. The shaft sleeve is provided with a second gear ring 13, which meshes with the first gear ring for transmission. A coil spring 14 is provided between the second gear ring and the rotating shaft, one end of the coil spring is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the other end is fixedly connected to the second gear ring. The frame is provided with a limit mechanism for limiting the reverse rotation of the second gear ring. The rotating shaft is fixedly provided with a rotating friction ring 15, the frame is provided with a fixed friction ring 16 that frictionally cooperates with the rotating friction ring, the frame is fixedly provided with a power element 17, the rotating shaft is connected to the power element input shaft, and an actuator 18 that cooperates with the solar panel power element is provided. The actuator is provided with a brush 19 for cleaning the solar panel. Because the first gear ring is provided with a flat gear 10 that meshes with the meshing gear when the meshing gear is tilted and pressed down, when the solar panel is blown by the wind and tilted to one side, the solar panel deflects relative to the flat gear 10, and when the flat gear 10 rotates and rises, the solar panel returns to its original position.

[0028] The limiting mechanism includes an L-shaped bite piece 20 that can rotate on the frame, and the frame is provided with a torsion spring for providing pre-tightening force for the bite piece. When the coil spring is charged, the bite piece 20 is placed on the meshing teeth of the second gear ring 13 to disengage from the second gear ring 13; when the second gear ring 13 rotates in the reverse direction, the end of the bite piece 20 is located between the adjacent meshing teeth of the second gear ring 13 to prevent the second gear ring 13 from rotating in the reverse direction. The meshing teeth of the meshing gear are arc-shaped.

[0029] In other embodiments, the rotating friction ring is made of glass, and the fixed friction ring is made of rubber. The fixed friction ring is fixedly connected to the frame by a connecting rod 21. The frame is U-shaped to provide support for both the upper and lower ends of the rotating shaft. The elastic member is a helical compression spring. The power element is a hydraulic pump, and the actuator is a hydraulic motor. The base is a four-legged base. The upper surface of the meshing gear 9 is provided with a stud 22 for fixed connection with the solar panel.

[0030] like Figure 7-8 As shown, when the first gear ring 6 is pushed up by the elastic member 11 and rises, because the coil spring 14 is elastic, the coil spring 14 can be offset to one side so that the first gear ring 6 is disengaged from the second gear ring 13, thereby allowing the first gear ring 6 to rise smoothly.

[0031] Furthermore, in order to ensure that the two can be stably engaged when the first gear ring 6 drives the second gear ring 13 to rotate, the meshing teeth of the first gear ring 6 and the second gear ring 13 are both inclined to ensure that the two are tightly engaged when the first gear ring 6 drives the second gear ring 13 to rotate, and at the same time, the two can be reliably disengaged when the first gear ring 6 rotates in the opposite direction and rises.

[0032] When in use, the solar panel is blown by the wind and tilted to one side. At this time, the meshing gear 9 presses the flat gear 10 downward, and the flat gear 10 moves downward. The first gear ring 6 rotates along the spiral groove 7 to drive the second gear ring 13 to rotate, and the second gear ring 13 drives the coil spring 14 to rotate so that the coil spring stores energy. When the coil spring stores energy to a certain extent, the torque of the coil spring to the rotating shaft 12 is greater than the static friction force of the fixed friction ring 16 on the rotating friction ring 15, the coil spring drives the rotating shaft to rotate, and the rotating shaft drives the hydraulic pump to rotate. The hydraulic pump delivers hydraulic oil to the hydraulic motor at high pressure to drive the hydraulic motor to rotate, and the hydraulic motor drives the brush to rotate to complete the cleaning action of the solar panel.

[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A solar energy assembly with cleaning function, comprising a base and a solar panel located above the base, characterized in that: The base is provided with a frame, and the frame is provided with a supporting mechanism, and the supporting mechanism includes a vertically arranged supporting column, a connecting column connected to the supporting column ball socket, the supporting column sleeve is provided with a first toothed ring, the outer surface of the supporting column is provided with a spiral groove, the inner wall of the first toothed ring is provided with a protrusion that matches the spiral groove, the upper end of the connecting column is provided with a meshing gear, the upper surface of the meshing gear is provided with a stud for fixed connection with the solar panel, the first toothed ring is provided with a flat gear that meshes with the meshing gear when the meshing gear is tilted and pressed down, and an upward push is provided between the first toothed ring and the frame. The elastic member pushed, the frame body is rotatably provided with a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft sleeve is provided with a second gear ring, the second gear ring is meshed with the first gear ring for transmission, a coil spring is provided between the second gear ring and the rotating shaft, one end of the coil spring is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the other end is fixedly connected to the second gear ring, the frame body is provided with a limiting mechanism for limiting the reverse rotation of the second gear ring, the rotating shaft is fixedly provided with a rotating friction ring, the frame body is provided with a fixed friction ring that frictionally cooperates with the rotating friction ring, the fixed friction ring and the frame body are fixedly connected by a connecting rod, and the frame body is fixedly provided with a power element The rotating shaft is connected to the power element input shaft by power, the solar panel is provided with an actuator matched with the power element, the actuator is provided with a brush for cleaning the solar panel, the limiting mechanism includes an L-shaped bite piece that can rotate on the frame, and the frame is provided with a torsion spring for providing pre-tightening force for the bite piece; the power element is a hydraulic pump, and the actuator is a hydraulic motor. When in use, the solar panel is blown by the wind and tilted to one side. At this time, the meshing gear presses the plane gear downward, the plane gear moves downward, and the first gear ring rotates along the spiral groove from The second gear ring is driven to rotate, and the second gear ring drives the coil spring to rotate so that the coil spring accumulates energy. When the coil spring accumulates energy to a certain extent, the torque applied by the coil spring to the rotating shaft is greater than the static friction force of the fixed friction ring on the rotating friction ring. The coil spring drives the rotating shaft to rotate, and the rotating shaft drives the hydraulic pump to rotate. The hydraulic pump delivers hydraulic oil to the hydraulic motor at high pressure to drive the hydraulic motor to rotate. The hydraulic motor drives the brush to rotate to complete the cleaning of the solar panel. When the solar panel is blown by the wind and tilted to one side, the elastic member returns the solar panel to its original position, and the elastic member is a spiral compression spring.

2. The solar energy component with cleaning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The meshing teeth of the meshing gear are in arc shape.

3. The solar energy component with cleaning function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating friction ring is made of glass, and the fixed friction ring is made of rubber.

4. The solar energy component with cleaning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame is U-shaped to provide support for both upper and lower ends of the rotating shaft.

5. The solar energy assembly with cleaning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base is a four-legged base.

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