A cleaning device for a dish-type solar thermal hydrogen production equipment

Abstract

This invention relates to cleaning equipment, and more particularly to a cleaning device for a disc-type photothermal hydrogen production device. The device includes a concentrator, a cleaning component at its center, and a drive motor at its rear end. The cleaning component includes a rotating disk, and the drive motor is driven to the rotating disk. A self-rotating drive component is located inside the rotating disk. This invention achieves cleaning by placing a rotating disk at the center of several reflective discs. The rotating disk is driven by the drive motor, ensuring that each reflective disc is covered and cleaned by the brush head, avoiding cleaning dead zones. A fixed conical gear ring and a bevel gear meshing with the conical gear ring are arranged inside the rotating disk. The bevel gear is driven by the brush head, allowing the brush head to rotate while the rotating disk revolves around the center of the disk, thus efficiently wiping the surface of the reflective discs. Through repeated friction and rolling action, fine particles, dust, water stains, and other contaminants adhering to the end face of the reflective discs can be effectively removed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to cleaning equipment, and more particularly to a cleaning device for use in a dish-type photothermal hydrogen production equipment. Background Technology

[0002] The dish-type solar thermal hydrogen production technology is a new type of clean energy technology that uses a dish concentrator to focus sunlight to generate high temperatures, which drive a reactor to carry out a thermochemical cycle reaction to produce hydrogen. The dish concentrator usually consists of multiple reflector dishes. The concentrator is installed in an outdoor environment, and the surface of the reflector dishes is prone to accumulating pollutants such as sand and water stains. The pollutants adhering to the surface of the reflector dishes interfere with the focusing of light, thereby affecting the efficiency of the thermochemical reaction and causing a decrease in hydrogen production.

[0003] Existing cleaning methods mainly use mechanized cleaning vehicles to spray water and scrub, but this requires manual operation, consumes a lot of water, is not suitable for arid areas, has low cleaning efficiency, and is difficult to clean the entire mirror surface in a short time. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cleaning device for a dish-type photothermal hydrogen production device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A cleaning device for a dish-type photothermal hydrogen production equipment includes a concentrator, a cleaning component at the center of the concentrator, a drive motor at the rear end of the concentrator, a rotating disk, a self-rotating drive component inside the rotating disk, and several roller brush components mounted on the rotating disk. The roller brush components are connected to the self-rotating drive component via the rotating disk. Each roller brush component has a brush head passing through the rotating disk and is positioned on the concentrating end face of the concentrator.

[0006] Preferably, the concentrator further includes a support base and a plurality of reflective discs, and the plurality of reflective discs are equidistantly distributed around the rotating disk in the circumference. A fixing frame is installed at one end of the support base, and a supporting bone is connected to the side of the reflective disc opposite to its concentrating end face. The other end of the supporting bone is connected to the fixing frame.

[0007] Preferably, the brush head extends outward along the radial direction of the reflector and is parallel to the cross-section of the reflector.

[0008] Preferably, the rotating disk includes a flange and a cage, the output end of the drive motor is driven to connect to a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is driven to connect to the flange. The flange is fixedly connected to the cage. The self-rotation drive assembly is disposed inside the cage. A plurality of the roller sweeping assemblies are equidistantly disposed on the side wall of the cage, and the plurality of the roller sweeping assemblies are driven to connect with the self-rotation drive assembly.

[0009] Preferably, the self-rotating drive assembly includes a bevel gear ring fixedly disposed inside the retainer, the bevel gear ring being coaxial with the retainer, the roller brush assembly including a bevel gear disposed inside the retainer and meshing with the bevel gear ring, the other end of the bevel gear being provided with a drive shaft, the drive shaft passing through the side wall of the retainer and being connected to the brush head for transmission.

[0010] Preferably, the bevel gear ring is fixedly connected to the fixed frame, the rotating shaft passes through the fixed frame and the bevel gear ring and is drivenly connected to the flange, and a first bearing is provided between the rotating shaft and the fixed frame.

[0011] Preferably, a second bearing is fitted on the outside of the fixing frame, and a sealing cover is rotatably connected to the second bearing, the sealing cover being fixedly connected to the retainer.

[0012] Preferably, a universal joint connects the drive shaft and the brush head.

[0013] Preferably, the drive motor is mounted on the other axial end of the support base away from the fixed frame.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a cleaning device for a dish-type photothermal hydrogen production equipment, which has the following beneficial effects: This invention features a rotating disk at the center of several reflective discs. The rotating disk is driven by a motor to rotate, ensuring that each reflective disc is covered by a brush head for cleaning, thus avoiding cleaning dead spots. Inside the rotating disk, there is a fixed bevel gear ring and a bevel gear meshing with the bevel gear ring. The bevel gear is connected to the brush head for transmission, so that while the rotating disk drives the brush head to revolve, the brush head can also rotate on its own axis, thereby efficiently wiping the surface of the reflective discs. Through repeated friction and rolling action, it can effectively remove fine particles, dust, water stains and other contaminants attached to the end face of the reflective discs. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the concentrator of the present invention (first perspective). Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the concentrator of the present invention (second perspective). Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the concentrator structure of the present invention. Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 3 Enlarged view of a portion of the structure at point A; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal three-dimensional structure of the rotating disk of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the roller sweeping component of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the contact structure between the brush head and the focusing end face of the reflector disc of the present invention.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Concentrator; 101. Reflector; 2. Rotary disk; 201. Flange; 202. Cage; 203. Sealing cover; 3. Roller assembly; 301. Bevel gear; 302. Drive shaft; 303. Universal joint; 304. Brush head; 4. Support base; 401. Fixing frame; 402. Support rib; 5. Drive motor; 501. Rotating shaft; 6. Bevel gear ring; 7. First bearing; 8. Second bearing. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.

[0018] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0019] like Figure 1 — Figure 7As shown, a cleaning device for a dish-type solar thermal hydrogen production equipment includes a concentrator 1, a cleaning component at the center of the concentrator 1, a drive motor 5 at the rear end of the concentrator 1, and a rotating disk 2. The drive motor 5 is driven by the rotating disk 2. A self-rotation drive component is installed inside the rotating disk 2, and several roller brush components 3 are mounted on the rotating disk 2. The roller brush components 3 are connected to the self-rotation drive component through the rotating disk 2. The roller brush components 3 have brush heads 304 passing through the rotating disk 2 and are located on the concentrating end face of the concentrator 1. When in use, the drive motor 5 starts, and its output end drives the rotating disk 2 to revolve around the central axis of the concentrator 1 through a rotating shaft 501. At this time, the roller brush components 3... The bevel gear 301 meshes with the bevel gear ring 6 fixed inside the rotating disk 2, causing the bevel gear 301 to rotate and drive the brush head 304 to rotate via the transmission shaft 302. During the revolution, the rotating disk 2 drives the brush head 304 to pass through the focusing end faces of several reflector discs 101 of the concentrator 1 for cleaning. During this process, the rotation of the brush head 304 can efficiently wipe the dust and stains on the surface of the reflector discs 101. During the cleaning process, the drive motor 5 drives the cleaning components to run for a long time. Through repeated friction and rolling action, it can effectively remove fine particles, sand, water stains and other pollutants attached to the end face of the reflector discs 101, significantly improving the cleaning effect and cleaning efficiency.

[0020] The brush head 304 is densely packed with bristles along its axis. As the brush head 304 rotates, the bristles sweep and contact the focusing end face of the reflector disc 101, effectively removing fine particles, dust, water stains and other contaminants attached to the focusing end face, thus preventing impurities from interfering with the focusing.

[0021] Furthermore, the concentrator 1 also includes a support base 4 and several reflective discs 101, which are equidistantly distributed around the rotating disk 2. A fixing frame 401 is installed at one end of the support base 4, and a support bone 402 is connected to the side of the reflective disc 101 away from its concentrating end face. The other end of the support bone 402 is connected to the fixing frame 401. By designing the reflective discs 101 to be equidistantly distributed around the rotating disk 2, each reflective disc 101 can be evenly and completely covered when the rotating disk 2 drives the brush head 304 to revolve, avoiding cleaning dead corners. The support base 4 is fixedly connected to the reflective discs 101 through the fixing frame 401, so that the reflective discs 101 will not shake or shift. The support base 4 is also connected to a reactor, so that the light and heat reflected by the reflective discs 101 are focused on the reflector to react. There are gaps between the reflective discs 101, which facilitates the passage of debris and prevents debris from accumulating on the concentrator 1 after cleaning and affecting the concentrating effect.

[0022] Furthermore, the brush head 304 extends outward along the radial direction of the reflector disc 101, and the cross-section of the brush head 304 is parallel to that of the reflector disc 101. During use, this ensures that the brush head 304 can closely fit the curved surface of the reflector disc 101, achieving cleaning without dead angles.

[0023] Furthermore, the rotating disk 2 includes a flange 201 and a cage 202. The output end of the drive motor 5 is driven to connect to a rotating shaft 501, and is driven to connect to the flange 201 through the rotating shaft 501. The flange 201 is fixedly connected to the cage 202. The self-rotation drive assembly is disposed inside the cage 202. Several roller sweeping assemblies 3 are equidistantly disposed on the side wall of the cage 202, and the several roller sweeping assemblies 3 are driven to connect to the self-rotation drive assembly.

[0024] Furthermore, the self-rotating drive assembly includes a bevel gear ring 6 fixedly disposed inside the retainer 202, the bevel gear ring 6 being coaxial with the retainer 202, and the roller brush assembly 3 including a bevel gear 301 disposed inside the retainer 202 and meshing with the bevel gear ring 6, the other end of the bevel gear 301 being provided with a drive shaft 302, the drive shaft 302 passing through the side wall of the retainer 202 and being connected to the brush head 304 for transmission.

[0025] Furthermore, the bevel gear ring 6 is fixedly connected to the fixed frame 401, and the rotating shaft 501 passes through the fixed frame 401 and the bevel gear ring 6 and is driven to connect to the flange 201. A first bearing 7 is provided between the rotating shaft 501 and the fixed frame 401 to provide radial support for the rotating shaft 501, ensuring the stability of the rotating shaft 501 during rotation and preventing the rotation accuracy of the rotating disk 2 from being affected by the shaking of the rotating shaft 501. This allows the brush head 304 to cover the focusing end face of the reflector disc 101 by rotation, ensuring the uniformity of cleaning.

[0026] Furthermore, a second bearing 8 is fitted on the outside of the fixed frame 401, and a sealing cover 203 is rotatably connected to the second bearing 8. The sealing cover 203 is fixedly connected to the retainer 202. During use, the sealing cover 203 rotates synchronously with the retainer 202, effectively preventing external dust, moisture and other impurities from entering the interior of the retainer 202, thus avoiding corrosion of the transmission components of the self-rotation drive assembly and the roller sweeping assembly 3.

[0027] Furthermore, a universal joint 303 connects the drive shaft 302 and the brush head 304. During use, the connection end between the brush head 304 and the drive shaft 302 can adapt to the installation angle of the reflector disc 101 and can stably transmit power, so that the brush head 304 always maintains good contact with the focusing end face of the reflector disc 101, thereby helping to ensure the cleaning effect.

[0028] Furthermore, the drive motor 5 is installed on the other axial end of the support base 4 away from the fixed frame 401. During use, it provides stable support for the drive motor 5, while avoiding the drive motor 5 from blocking or interfering with the focusing effect of the concentrator 1. It also facilitates the installation, maintenance and heat dissipation of the motor, ensuring its long-term stable operation.

[0029] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cleaning device for a dish-type photothermal hydrogen production equipment, comprising a concentrator (1), characterized in that: The center of the concentrator (1) is provided with a cleaning component, and the rear end of the concentrator (1) is provided with a drive motor (5). The cleaning component includes a rotating disk (2), and the drive motor (5) is drivenly connected to the rotating disk (2). The rotating disk (2) is provided with a self-rotation drive component. Several roller sweeping components (3) are installed on the rotating disk (2). Several roller sweeping components (3) are connected to the self-rotation drive component through the rotating disk (2). The roller sweeping components (3) are provided with brush heads (304) through the rotating disk (2). The brush heads (304) are located on the concentrating end face of the concentrator (1).

2. The cleaning device for a dish-type photothermal hydrogen production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The concentrator (1) also includes a support base (4) and a plurality of reflective discs (101), and the plurality of reflective discs (101) are equidistantly distributed around the rotating disk (2) in the circumference. A fixing frame (401) is installed at one end of the support base (4), and a support bone (402) is connected to the side of the reflective disc (101) away from its concentrating end face. The other end of the support bone (402) is connected to the fixing frame (401).

3. A cleaning device for a dish-type photothermal hydrogen production equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The brush head (304) extends outward along the radial direction of the reflector (101), and the brush head (304) is parallel to the cross section of the reflector (101).

4. A cleaning device for a dish-type photothermal hydrogen production equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating disk (2) includes a flange (201) and a retainer (202). The output end of the drive motor (5) is driven to connect to a rotating shaft (501) and is driven to connect to the flange (201) through the rotating shaft (501). The flange (201) is fixedly connected to the retainer (202). The self-rotation drive assembly is disposed inside the retainer (202). A plurality of the roller sweeping assemblies (3) are equidistantly disposed on the side wall of the retainer (202), and the plurality of the roller sweeping assemblies (3) are driven to connect to the self-rotation drive assembly.

5. A cleaning device for a dish-type photothermal hydrogen production equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The self-rotating drive assembly includes a bevel gear ring (6) fixedly disposed inside the retainer (202), the bevel gear ring (6) being coaxial with the retainer (202), the roller brush assembly (3) including a bevel gear (301), the bevel gear (301) being disposed inside the retainer (202) and meshing with the bevel gear ring (6), the other end of the bevel gear (301) being provided with a drive shaft (302), the drive shaft (302) passing through the side wall of the retainer (202) and being connected to the brush head (304) for transmission.

6. A cleaning device for a dish-type photothermal hydrogen production equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bevel gear ring (6) is fixedly connected to the fixed frame (401), the rotating shaft (501) passes through the fixed frame (401) and the bevel gear ring (6) and is driven to connect with the flange (201), and a first bearing (7) is provided between the rotating shaft (501) and the fixed frame (401).

7. A cleaning device for a dish-type photothermal hydrogen production equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fixing frame (401) is externally fitted with a second bearing (8), and a sealing cover (203) is rotatably connected to the second bearing (8). The sealing cover (203) is fixedly connected to the retainer (202).

8. A cleaning device for a dish-type photothermal hydrogen production equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, A universal joint (303) connects the drive shaft (302) and the brush head (304).

9. A cleaning device for a dish-type photothermal hydrogen production equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drive motor (5) is mounted on the other axial end of the support base (4) away from the fixed frame (401).

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