Automatic cleaning and pretreatment system in photovoltaic module installation process
By designing an automated photovoltaic module cleaning system, using conveyor belts, image sensors, lidar and multi-stage cleaning control modules, the problem of low manual cleaning efficiency is solved, and efficient and accurate photovoltaic module cleaning is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411682171.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-25
AI Technical Summary
The manual cleaning efficiency during the installation of existing photovoltaic modules is low, making it difficult to detect and clean the dirt in small gaps, affecting work efficiency.
An automatic cleaning and pretreatment system is designed, including a support frame, lidar, software module, dimension inspection module, cleaning effect evaluation module and pretreatment device. Photovoltaic components are transmitted through the conveyor belt, image sensors, lidar and stain shooting mechanisms are used to determine the stain position, and combined with multi-stage cleaning control modules such as high-pressure nozzles, ultrasonic cleaning and electrostatic adsorption, to achieve automated cleaning.
It realizes automatic cleaning of photovoltaic modules, reduces manual intervention, improves work efficiency, and ensures the accuracy and efficiency of cleaning effects.
Smart Images

Figure CN119680934A_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of photovoltaic components, in particular to an automatic cleaning and pretreatment system during the installation of photovoltaic components. Background Art
[0002] Photovoltaic modules, commonly known as solar panels, are devices that convert sunlight into electrical energy. They play a core role in photovoltaic systems and are widely used in residential, commercial and industrial fields to achieve the use of renewable energy. The core of photovoltaic modules is usually made of silicon material. There are different types such as monocrystalline silicon, polycrystalline silicon and thin film. Photovoltaic modules need to be preparatory treated before installation and thoroughly cleaned by cleaning mechanisms.
[0003] Most existing photovoltaic modules are cleaned during the installation process by erecting the modules through brackets and then manually checking the stains on the modules and washing them with high-pressure water guns. Workers need to keep changing positions during washing, but the dirt in the tiny gaps of the photovoltaic modules is difficult to find and clean, and the workers' cleaning will consume a lot of time, affecting work efficiency. Summary of the invention
[0004] 1. Technical issues to be resolved
[0005] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides an automatic cleaning and pretreatment system during the installation of photovoltaic modules, which solves the problem that the existing photovoltaic module cleaning uses too much manual labor to affect work efficiency, and the manual simple flushing of photovoltaic modules has poor cleaning effect.
[0006] (II) Technical solution
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: an automatic cleaning and pretreatment system during the installation of photovoltaic components, including a support frame, a laser radar, a software module, a size inspection module, a cleaning effect evaluation module and a pretreatment module, wherein an image sensor is fixedly arranged at the front position of the upper end surface of the support frame, a stain shooting mechanism is fixedly arranged at the front position in the middle of the upper end surface of the support frame, a cleaning cabin is fixedly arranged at the middle position of the upper end surface of the support frame, an inspection shooting mechanism is fixedly arranged at the rear position of the upper end surface of the support frame, a temperature and humidity sensor is fixedly arranged at the rear position of the inner wall of one side of the cleaning cabin, and a conveyor belt is arranged between the inner walls on both sides of the support frame;
[0008] The software module is connected to a central control module, the central control module is connected to a data storage and transmission module, the data storage and transmission module is connected to a data acquisition and processing module, the data acquisition and processing module is connected to an AI model management module, the size inspection module is connected to a contamination detection module, the contamination detection module is connected to a cleaning solution generation module, the cleaning solution production module is connected to a multi-stage cleaning control module, and the multi-stage cleaning module is connected to an environmental monitoring module;
[0009] The pretreatment includes starting the pretreatment device according to demand, such as enhancing surface hydrophilicity and removing oil stains, the pretreatment effect evaluation module detecting the pretreatment effect, the quality inspection equipment performing a comprehensive inspection on the cleaned and pretreated components, the discharge control module sending out qualified components according to the inspection results, and re-sending unqualified components into the cleaning cabin or marking them, and the recording and tracing module recording the cleaning and pretreatment data of each component and generating a report.
[0010] Preferably, an ultrasonic pool is fixedly provided at the front position in the middle of the lower end surface of the support frame, and ultrasonic devices are fixedly provided on the inner walls on both sides of the ultrasonic pool.
[0011] Preferably, a high-pressure nozzle is fixedly provided at the front position of the upper side between the inner walls on both sides of the cleaning cabin, and an electrostatic adsorption device is fixedly provided at the middle position between the inner walls on both sides of the cleaning cabin.
[0012] Preferably, the laser radar is fixedly arranged at the middle position of the front end surface of the image sensor, and a plurality of supporting legs are fixedly arranged at both sides of the lower end surface of the supporting frame.
[0013] Preferably, an air purifier is fixedly provided at the rear side of the end surface of one side of the cleaning cabin, and a circulation port is fixedly provided at the rear side of the inner wall of one side of the cleaning cabin, and the circulation port is connected to the air purifier.
[0014] Preferably, a chemical pool is fixedly arranged at the rear position in the middle of the lower end surface of the support frame, and stirring wheels are fixedly arranged inside the two sides of the chemical pool.
[0015] Preferably, the AI model management module is connected to a remote monitoring and management module, and the remote monitoring and management module is connected to a quality inspection block.
[0016] Preferably, the cleaning effect evaluation module is connected to the environmental monitoring module, and the cleaning effect evaluation module is connected to a control system, an industrial computer, a human-computer interaction interface, and a data storage and transmission module.
[0017] Working principle: When cleaning photovoltaic modules, first start the conveyor belt, and the started conveyor belt will slowly drive the photovoltaic modules. The photovoltaic modules will be placed on the conveyor belt, and then they will pass through the image sensor. The photovoltaic modules will be monitored by the image sensor and the lidar to determine the size of the photovoltaic modules. The photovoltaic modules will be continuously conveyed by the conveyor belt to the bottom of the stain shooting mechanism, and then the stain shooting mechanism will shoot the stains on the photovoltaic modules. Then the photovoltaic modules will enter the inner wall of the cleaning cabin, and the high-pressure nozzle inside the cleaning cabin will rinse the surface of the photovoltaic modules. Then the photovoltaic modules will be conveyed to the inside of the ultrasonic pool, and the ultrasonic device will be used to remove fine particles and deep dirt from the photovoltaic modules. Then the photovoltaic modules will be transported out of the ultrasonic pool and the electrostatic adsorption device will be used to remove fine dust on the surface. The photovoltaic modules will then enter the chemical tank to remove oil and other organic pollutants. The temperature and humidity sensors inside the cleaning cabin can monitor the environmental conditions inside the cleaning cabin, and then the air purifier will be used for purification. Then the photovoltaic modules will arrive at the inspection shooting mechanism for stains to check whether they are clean.
[0018] (III) Beneficial effects
[0019] The present invention provides an automatic cleaning and pretreatment system during the installation of photovoltaic modules.
[0020] Beneficial effects:
[0021] 1. The present invention provides an automatic cleaning and pretreatment system during the installation of photovoltaic modules. When cleaning the photovoltaic modules, the photovoltaic modules are placed on a conveyor belt, which is used to transport the photovoltaic modules. The photovoltaic modules pass through an image sensor, a laser radar and a stain shooting mechanism to enter a cleaning cabin, and are finally inspected by an inspection shooting mechanism. This automated cleaning method reduces manual intervention and improves work efficiency.
[0022] 2. The present invention provides an automatic cleaning and pretreatment system during the installation of photovoltaic modules. The automatic cleaning is controlled by software modules, central control modules, data storage and transmission modules, data acquisition and processing modules, and AI model management modules. The AI model management module is responsible for training, verifying and managing deep learning models for pollution identification and cleaning solution generation, and uses AI technology to achieve accurate identification of pollution and intelligent optimization of cleaning solutions.
[0023] 3. The present invention provides an automatic cleaning and pretreatment system during the installation of photovoltaic modules. When the photovoltaic modules are cleaned, they will be conveyed to the inside of the cleaning cabin by a conveyor belt. Four cleaning mechanisms are arranged inside the cleaning cabin. The cleaning effect of the photovoltaic modules is ensured by multiple cleaning mechanisms. In addition, a temperature and humidity sensor is arranged inside the cleaning cabin. The temperature and humidity sensor can monitor the situation inside the cleaning cabin, so as to effectively control it through the circulation mechanism to reduce resource consumption and environmental pollution. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] Figure 1 It is an axonometric schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 2 It is a rear view schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 3 It is a schematic cross-sectional view of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the software module of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the cleaning effect evaluation module of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pretreatment of the present invention.
[0030] Among them, 1. Image sensor; 2. LiDAR; 3. Stain shooting mechanism; 4. Cleaning cabin; 5. Air purifier; 6. Conveyor belt; 7. Inspection shooting mechanism; 8. Chemical pool; 9. Support frame; 10. Ultrasonic pool; 11. Temperature and humidity sensor; 12. Support leg; 13. High-pressure nozzle; 14. Electrostatic adsorption device; 15. Circulation port; 16. Stirring wheel; 17. Ultrasonic device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0031] 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.
[0032] Example:
[0033] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides an automatic cleaning and pretreatment system during the installation of photovoltaic components, including a support frame 9, a laser radar 2, a software module, a size inspection module, a cleaning effect evaluation module and a pretreatment module, an image sensor 1 is fixedly provided at the front position of the upper end surface of the support frame 9, a stain shooting mechanism 3 is fixedly provided at the front position in the middle of the upper end surface of the support frame 9, a cleaning cabin 4 is fixedly provided at the middle position of the upper end surface of the support frame 9, an inspection shooting mechanism 7 is fixedly provided at the rear position of the upper end surface of the support frame 9, a temperature and humidity sensor 11 is fixedly provided at the rear position of the inner wall of one side of the cleaning cabin 4, and a conveyor belt 6 is provided between the inner walls on both sides of the support frame 9.
[0034] An ultrasonic pool 10 is fixedly provided at the front position in the middle of the lower end face of the support frame 9, and ultrasonic devices 17 are fixedly provided on the inner walls on both sides of the ultrasonic pool 10, a high-pressure nozzle 13 is fixedly provided at the front position on the upper side between the inner walls on both sides of the cleaning cabin 4, and an electrostatic adsorption device 14 is fixedly provided at the middle position between the inner walls on both sides of the cleaning cabin 4. The laser radar 2 is fixedly provided at the middle position of the front end face of the image sensor 1, and a plurality of supporting legs 12 are fixedly provided on both sides of the lower end face of the support frame 9, an air purifier 5 is fixedly provided at the rear position on the end face of one side of the cleaning cabin 4, and a circulation port 15 is fixedly provided at the rear position on the inner wall of one side of the cleaning cabin 4, and the circulation port 15 is connected to the air purifier 5, a chemical pool 8 is fixedly provided at the rear position in the middle of the lower end face of the support frame 9, and stirring wheels 16 are fixedly provided inside the chemical pool 8 on both sides.
[0035] Specifically, when cleaning the photovoltaic module, the conveyor belt 6 is started first, and the started conveyor belt is slowly driven to make the photovoltaic module clean more cleanly on the conveyor belt 6. The photovoltaic module is placed on the conveyor belt 6, and the photovoltaic module passes through the image sensor 1. The photovoltaic module is monitored by the image sensor 1 and the laser radar 2 to determine the size of the photovoltaic module. The photovoltaic module is continuously conveyed by the conveyor belt 6 to the bottom of the stain shooting mechanism 3, and then the stain on the photovoltaic module is photographed by the stain shooting mechanism 3. Then the photovoltaic module enters the cleaning cabin 4, and the high-pressure nozzle 13 inside the cleaning cabin 4 rinses the surface of the photovoltaic module. The high-pressure water jet nozzle quickly removes large particles of dust on the surface. Dust and dirt are then transported to the inside of the ultrasonic pool 10, and the ultrasonic device 17 is used to remove fine particles and deep dirt from the photovoltaic components. Then the photovoltaic components are transported out of the ultrasonic pool 10 and the electrostatic adsorption device 14 is used to remove fine dust on the surface. The photovoltaic components then enter the chemical pool to remove oil and other organic pollutants. The temperature and humidity sensor 11 inside the cleaning cabin 4 can monitor the environmental conditions inside the cleaning cabin 4, and then the air purifier 5 is used for purification. Then the photovoltaic components arrive at the inspection and shooting mechanism 7 for inspection to see if they are clean. The fully automated cleaning method reduces manual intervention and improves work efficiency.
[0036] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6As shown, the embodiment of the present invention provides a software module connected to a central control module, the central control module is connected to a data storage and transmission module, the data storage and transmission module is connected to a data acquisition and processing module, the data acquisition and processing module is connected to an AI model management module, the size inspection module is connected to a pollution detection module, the pollution detection module is connected to a cleaning solution generation module, the cleaning solution production module is connected to a multi-level cleaning control module, the multi-level cleaning module is connected to an environmental monitoring module, the AI model management module is connected to a remote monitoring and management module, the remote monitoring and management module is connected to a quality inspection block, the cleaning effect evaluation module is connected to the environmental monitoring module, and the cleaning effect evaluation module is connected to a control system, an industrial computer, a human-computer interaction interface, and a data storage and transmission module;
[0037] Pretreatment includes starting the pretreatment device according to demand, such as enhancing surface hydrophilicity and removing oil stains. The pretreatment effect evaluation module detects the pretreatment effect. The quality inspection equipment conducts a comprehensive inspection of the cleaned and pretreated components. The discharge control module sends out qualified components based on the inspection results, and re-sends unqualified components to the cleaning cabin or marks them. The recording and traceability module records the cleaning and pretreatment data of each component and generates a report.
[0038] Specifically, the photovoltaic components are placed on the feed conveyor belt, the image sensor 1 and the laser radar 2 of the size detection module detect the size and surface condition of the components to ensure that they are correctly sent to the cleaning cabin 4, the stain shooting mechanism 3 of the pollution detection module shoots the surface of the components to identify the type and degree of pollution, the cleaning plan generation module generates the optimal cleaning plan according to the detection results, the multi-stage cleaning control module starts the high-pressure water jet, ultrasonic cleaning, electrostatic adsorption and chemical reaction devices in sequence to clean the components, the inspection shooting mechanism 7 of the cleaning effect evaluation module shoots the surface of the components again to evaluate the cleaning effect, and the pretreatment device is started according to the needs to enhance the surface hydrophilicity and remove oil stains. The photovoltaic components and their brackets are cleaned before installation to ensure that there is no dust, oil stains and other debris to improve the light absorption rate of the components. The pretreatment effect evaluation module detects the pretreatment effect, and the quality inspection equipment conducts a comprehensive inspection of the cleaned and pretreated components. The discharge control module sends out qualified components according to the detection results, and re-sends unqualified components into the cleaning cabin 4 or marks them. The recording and traceability module records the cleaning and pretreatment data of each component and generates a report.
[0039] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An automatic cleaning and pretreatment system during the installation of photovoltaic modules, comprising a support frame (9), a laser radar (2), a software module, a dimension inspection module, a cleaning effect evaluation module and a pretreatment module, characterized in that: An image sensor (1) is fixedly arranged at the front position of the upper end surface of the support frame (9), a stain photographing mechanism (3) is fixedly arranged at the front position in the middle of the upper end surface of the support frame (9), a cleaning cabin (4) is fixedly arranged at the middle position of the upper end surface of the support frame (9), an inspection photographing mechanism (7) is fixedly arranged at the rear position of the upper end surface of the support frame (9), a temperature and humidity sensor (11) is fixedly arranged at the rear position of the inner wall of one side of the cleaning cabin (4), and a conveyor belt (6) is arranged between the inner walls on both sides of the support frame (9); The software module is connected to a central control module, the central control module is connected to a data storage and transmission module, the data storage and transmission module is connected to a data acquisition and processing module, the data acquisition and processing module is connected to an AI model management module, the size inspection module is connected to a contamination detection module, the contamination detection module is connected to a cleaning solution generation module, the cleaning solution production module is connected to a multi-stage cleaning control module, and the multi-stage cleaning module is connected to an environmental monitoring module; The pretreatment includes starting the pretreatment device according to demand, such as enhancing surface hydrophilicity and removing oil stains, the pretreatment effect evaluation module detecting the pretreatment effect, the quality inspection equipment performing a comprehensive inspection on the cleaned and pretreated components, the discharge control module sending out qualified components according to the inspection results, and re-sending unqualified components into the cleaning cabin or marking them, and the recording and tracing module recording the cleaning and pretreatment data of each component and generating a report.
2. The automatic cleaning and pretreatment system during the installation of photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ultrasonic pool (10) is fixedly arranged at the front position in the middle of the lower end surface of the support frame (9), and ultrasonic devices (17) are fixedly arranged on the inner walls on both sides of the ultrasonic pool (10).
3. The automatic cleaning and pretreatment system during the installation of photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: A high-pressure nozzle (13) is fixedly arranged at the front position of the upper side between the inner walls on both sides of the cleaning cabin (4), and an electrostatic adsorption device (14) is fixedly arranged at the middle position between the inner walls on both sides of the cleaning cabin (4).
4. The automatic cleaning and pretreatment system during the installation of photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The laser radar (2) is fixedly arranged at the middle position of the front end surface of the image sensor (1), and a plurality of supporting legs (12) are fixedly arranged at positions on both sides of the lower end surface of the supporting frame (9).
5. The automatic cleaning and pretreatment system during the installation of photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air purifier (5) is fixedly provided at the rear side of an end surface of one side of the cleaning cabin (4), and a circulation port (15) is fixedly provided at the rear side of an inner wall of one side of the cleaning cabin (4), and the circulation port (15) is connected to the air purifier (5).
6. The automatic cleaning and pretreatment system during the installation of photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: A chemical pool (8) is fixedly arranged at the rear position in the middle of the lower end surface of the support frame (9), and stirring wheels (16) are fixedly arranged inside the two sides of the chemical pool (8).
7. The automatic cleaning and pretreatment system during the installation of photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The AI model management module is connected to a remote monitoring and management module, and the remote monitoring and management module is connected to a quality inspection block.
8. The automatic cleaning and pretreatment system during the installation of photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning effect evaluation module is connected to the environment monitoring module, and the cleaning effect evaluation module is connected to a control system, an industrial computer, a human-computer interaction interface, and a data storage and transmission module.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Cleaning system and method for photovoltaic module
CN114101132A
Automatic cleaning system for photovoltaic module based on big data
CN114669569A
Control method of photovoltaic cleaning robot and photovoltaic cleaning robot
CN116015192A
Automatic cleaning system for photovoltaic panel
CN117463735A
Automatic cleaner for photovoltaic component
CN202962941U
Cited By
Production line cleaning equipment for small-batch multi-variety electrolytic capacitor aluminum shells
CN120772189A