Hanging rail type photovoltaic cleaning robot

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of robots, in particular to a hanging rail type photovoltaic cleaning robot which is characterized in that through the arrangement of a connecting assembly, when a cleaning roller is damaged or more stains are adsorbed on the cleaning roller and need to be replaced and cleaned, only locking bolts need to be screwed out, fixing pieces on the two sides are moved out, and the cleaning roller can be replaced. The right roller, the mounting box and the driving assembly can be directly and integrally disassembled from the bottom, so that the convenience of replacing and cleaning the assembly is improved; and in cooperation with the arrangement of the pressure acquisition module, the tightening state of the two locking bolts can be remotely monitored, the mounting stability of the cleaning assembly is monitored, the situation that the cleaning assembly deviates or falls off due to loosening of the locking bolts is avoided, and the cleaning effect of the cleaning assembly is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of robots, in particular to a rail-mounted photovoltaic cleaning robot. Background Art

[0002] Since photovoltaic panels are exposed to the outdoors all year round, a large amount of dust, bird droppings and other dirt will accumulate on their surface, which can easily affect the energy conversion efficiency of the photovoltaic panels, shorten their service life, and aggravate the aging of the photovoltaic panels. Therefore, photovoltaic panels need to be cleaned regularly. Currently, cleaning robots are usually used to clean the surface of photovoltaic panels, which has a high cleaning efficiency.

[0003] CN214772077U discloses a single-motor dual-track sprocket type photovoltaic cleaning robot, comprising a transmission rod, a track and a pulley. A motor is provided above the transmission rod to drive the transmission rod for transmission. Gears are provided at both ends of the transmission rod to move along the track. The gears drive the pulleys to slide along the two side walls of the track during transmission. The transmission rod comprises a left transmission rod, a middle transmission rod and a right transmission rod. The lengths of the left transmission rod and the middle transmission rod, and the lengths of the middle transmission rod and the right transmission rod are adjusted and fixed respectively by step surfaces.

[0004] CN220593162U discloses a photovoltaic robot, comprising: a main frame and a plurality of drive modules arranged on the main frame, each drive module comprising: a drive module bracket rotatably connected to a wheel on the frame; and a wheel drive motor carried by the drive module bracket, which can be used to drive the wheel; and an annular belt arranged on the outer side of the wheel, which is used to drive the photovoltaic robot to cross the terrain on the photovoltaic panel under the drive of the wheel; and a cleaning module arranged on the drive module bracket, wherein the cleaning module can be independently removed from the main frame, and the drive wheel assembly is attached to the removal of the cleaning module and can be replaceably removed from the main frame.

[0005] In a photovoltaic cleaning robot, the cleaning component in the photovoltaic cleaning robot serves as a cleaning part and can determine the cleaning effect of the photovoltaic panel. After the cleaning component performs long-term cleaning work, the cleaning parts on the cleaning component, such as bristles, cleaning rollers and other cleaning parts, are prone to impurities or damage on the surface and need to be replaced. In the prior art, the disclosed photovoltaic robot that can disassemble the cleaning module is inconvenient to install and disassemble, and has poor stability after installation. It is impossible to monitor the installation stability of the cleaning component after installation, which poses a safety hazard. Utility Model Content

[0006] Photovoltaic panels need to be cleaned by photovoltaic cleaning robots for long-term use. The cleaning components in the photovoltaic cleaning robots are the components responsible for cleaning. After long-term cleaning work, impurities are easily attached to the cleaning components and even damaged, requiring replacement. Currently, it is inconvenient to replace the cleaning components, and it is impossible to monitor the stability of the cleaning components after installation.

[0007] In view of this, the utility model aims to provide a rail-mounted photovoltaic cleaning robot. In the utility model, the rail-mounted photovoltaic cleaning robot includes:

[0008] Main frame;

[0009] A moving assembly is arranged at the bottom of the main frame, the moving assembly includes a driving motor installed on the main frame, a gear controlled to rotate by the driving motor, and a limiting pulley installed on the main frame, the gear can be displaced along the track on the photovoltaic panel, and the gear can drive the limiting pulley to slide along the side of the track during transmission;

[0010] A cleaning roller and a driving assembly for controlling the operation of the cleaning roller, wherein the cleaning roller and the driving assembly are arranged at the bottom of the main frame;

[0011] A connecting assembly, wherein the cleaning roller and the driving assembly are connected to form a cleaning assembly, and the cleaning assembly can be detachably mounted on the main frame through the connecting assembly;

[0012] The connection component comprises:

[0013] An installation box for installing the driving assembly, wherein the driving shaft of the driving assembly passes through the installation box and is fixedly connected to the cleaning roller;

[0014] An embedding groove is provided at the bottom of the main frame for the installation box to be inserted from the bottom;

[0015] A fixing member, the fixing member is used to support the installation box so that the installation box is fixed in the embedding groove;

[0016] A locking bolt, wherein threaded holes are provided on the main frame and the fixing piece, and the locking bolt passes through the threaded holes to lock and connect the main frame and the fixing piece;

[0017] A pressure collection module is configured as a washer and is installed in cooperation with the locking bolt between the head of the locking bolt and the fixing member. The pressure collection module is used to collect and transmit pressure signals in real time.

[0018] Furthermore, the pressure acquisition module includes: a pressure sensor; a digital processing module connected to the pressure sensor, for receiving a pressure signal and converting the pressure signal into a digital signal for remote transmission to a control terminal.

[0019] Furthermore, the digital processing module includes an analog-to-digital converter, a single-chip microcomputer and a wireless module, and the control terminal can analyze and process the received digital signals and integrate them into images for monitoring.

[0020] Furthermore, the fixing member includes: a supporting part, which is arranged at the bottom of the main frame and located at the bottom of the installation box; a supporting part, which is arranged at the top of the main frame; a connecting part, which connects the supporting part and the supporting part; and the locking bolt connection is provided on both the connecting part and the supporting part.

[0021] Furthermore, a plurality of reinforcing ribs evenly spaced are fixed to the bottom of the supporting portion.

[0022] Furthermore, the supporting portion and the bottom of the installation box are both provided with heat dissipation holes, the heat dissipation holes are connected to the interior of the installation box, and the heat dissipation holes are located between the reinforcing ribs.

[0023] Furthermore, the connection assembly also includes a locking unit provided on the installation box, and the locking unit can limit the installation box from falling out of the embedding groove when the locking bolt is tightened.

[0024] Furthermore, the locking unit includes: a sliding groove, which is opened on the installation box; two limit rods are set, and the two limit rods are slidably set in the sliding groove; a return spring is set in the sliding groove and is sleeved on the limit rod, and is used to drive the two limit rods to approach each other; a limit groove, which is opened in the main frame and connected with the sliding groove, and the limit groove can allow one end of the limit rod to be inserted; the locking bolt can be inserted into the sliding groove during the tightening process and push the limit rod to move to both sides and enter the limit groove.

[0025] Furthermore, the two limit rods are symmetrically arranged in the sliding groove.

[0026] Furthermore, the locking unit also includes a slider fixed to the tail of the locking bolt, and an inclined surface is provided on the contact between the slider and the limit rod. When the locking bolt is tightened, it can drive the slider to enter between the two limit rods and push the two limit rods to move.

[0027] The rail-mounted photovoltaic cleaning robot disclosed by the utility model has the setting of a connecting component. When the cleaning roller is damaged or has a lot of stains adsorbed on it and needs to be replaced and cleaned, it only needs to unscrew the locking bolts and remove the fixings on both sides, and then the cleaning assembly formed by the right roller, the mounting box and the driving assembly can be directly disassembled from the bottom as a whole. The installation is also convenient, and the convenience of replacement is improved. The setting of the fixing parts can effectively support and fix the cleaning assembly, and improve the stability of the installation of the cleaning assembly. At the same time, in conjunction with the setting of the pressure acquisition module, it can implement remote monitoring of the tightening state of the two locking bolts, that is, monitor the stability of the installation of the cleaning assembly to prevent the loosening of the locking bolts from causing the cleaning assembly to shift or fall off.

[0028] In addition, through the setting of the locking unit, when installing and tightening the locking bolt, the sliding block is pushed into the sliding groove, and the limit rods on both sides are pushed to move outward into the limit grooves. When the locking bolts are tightened, the limit rods are always kept inserted into the limit grooves, thereby improving the bonding degree between the installation box and the column frame, adding a limit card contact point, and improving the stability of the installation connection of the cleaning component. The locking unit performs locking and limiting work as the tightening bolt is tightened, which is convenient to work and does not require special independent control.

[0029] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the subsequent specific implementation section. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] The accompanying drawings constituting a part of the present invention are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The schematic implementation modes and descriptions of the present invention are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0031] Figure 1 It is a perspective structural schematic diagram of an implementation method of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the utility model on a photovoltaic panel;

[0033] Figure 3 A side view schematic diagram of an implementation mode of the utility model;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the position of the embedded groove in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0035] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the method at A;

[0036] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of a fixing member in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0037] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the locations of heat dissipation holes in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0038] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of a locking unit in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0039] The example in the figure is:

[0040] 1. Main frame; 2. Moving assembly; 21. Gear; 22. Limiting pulley; 3. Cleaning roller; 4. Driving assembly; 5. Connecting assembly; 51. Mounting box; 52. Embedding groove; 53. Fixing piece; 531. Supporting part; 532. Supporting part; 533. Connecting part; 534. Reinforcing rib; 535. Heat dissipation hole; 54. Locking bolt; 55. Pressure collection module; 56. Locking unit; 561. Sliding groove; 562. Limiting rod; 563. Reset spring; 564. Sliding block; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The specific implementation of the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific implementation described here is only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and is not used to limit the present invention.

[0042] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the utility model, the technical solution in the embodiment of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiment of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiment is only a part of the embodiment of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiment of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0043] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. in the specification and claims of the utility model and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so as to describe the embodiments of the utility model described here. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any of their variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0044] Photovoltaic panels need to be cleaned by photovoltaic cleaning robots for long-term use. The cleaning components in the photovoltaic cleaning robots are responsible for cleaning. After long-term cleaning work, impurities are easily attached to the cleaning components or even damaged and need to be replaced. At present, it is inconvenient to replace the cleaning components, and it is impossible to monitor the stability of the cleaning components after installation.

[0045] In view of this phenomenon, the utility model provides a rail-mounted photovoltaic cleaning robot, such as Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, in a specific embodiment of the present utility model, the rail-mounted photovoltaic cleaning robot includes:

[0046] Main frame 1;

[0047] A moving assembly 2 is arranged at the bottom of the main frame 1, and the moving assembly 2 includes a driving motor installed on the main frame 1, a gear 21 controlled to rotate by the driving motor, and a limiting pulley 22 installed on the main frame 1, wherein the gear 21 can be displaced along the track on the photovoltaic panel, and the gear 21 can drive the limiting pulley 22 to slide along the side of the track during transmission;

[0048] A cleaning roller 3 and a driving assembly 4 for controlling the operation of the cleaning roller 3, wherein the cleaning roller 3 and the driving assembly 4 are arranged at the bottom of the main frame 1;

[0049] A connecting assembly 5, wherein the cleaning roller 3 and the driving assembly 4 are connected to form a cleaning assembly, and the cleaning assembly can be detachably mounted on the main frame 1 through the connecting assembly 5;

[0050] The connection assembly 5 comprises:

[0051] An installation box 51 for installing the driving assembly 4, and a driving shaft of the driving assembly 4 passes through the installation box 51 and is fixedly connected to the cleaning roller 3;

[0052] The embedding groove 52 is provided at the bottom of the main frame 1 for the installation box 51 to be inserted from the bottom;

[0053] A fixing member 53, the fixing member 53 is used to support the installation box 51 so that the installation box 51 is fixed in the embedding groove 52;

[0054] The locking bolt 54, the main frame 1 and the fixing member 53 are both provided with threaded holes, and the locking bolt 54 passes through the threaded holes to lock and connect the main frame 1 and the fixing member 53;

[0055] The pressure collection module 55 is configured as a washer and is installed in cooperation with the locking bolt 54 between the head of the locking bolt 54 and the fixing member 53. The pressure collection module 55 is used to collect and transmit pressure signals in real time.

[0056] In this embodiment, the pressure acquisition module 55 includes: a pressure sensor; a digital processing module connected to the pressure sensor, for receiving a pressure signal and converting the pressure signal into a digital signal for remote transmission to a control terminal.

[0057] In this embodiment, the digital processing module includes an analog-to-digital converter, a single-chip microcomputer and a wireless module, and the control terminal can analyze and process the received digital signals and integrate them into images for monitoring.

[0058] In this embodiment, the fixing member 53 includes: a supporting portion 531, which is arranged at the bottom of the main frame 1 and located at the bottom of the installation box 51; a supporting portion 532, which is arranged at the top of the main frame 1; a connecting portion 533, which connects the supporting portion 531 and the supporting portion 532; the connecting portion 533 and the supporting portion 532 are both provided with the locking bolt 54 for connection.

[0059] In this embodiment, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 534 evenly spaced apart are fixed to the bottom of the supporting portion 531 ; heat dissipation holes 535 are provided at the bottom of the supporting portion 531 and the installation box 51 , and the heat dissipation holes 535 are connected to the interior of the installation box 51 , and the heat dissipation holes 535 are located between the reinforcing ribs 534 .

[0060] In this embodiment, the connection assembly 5 further includes a locking unit 56 disposed on the installation box 51 , and the locking unit 56 can limit the installation box 51 from being disengaged from the embedding groove 52 when the locking bolt 54 is tightened.

[0061] In this embodiment, the locking unit 56 includes: a sliding groove 561, which is opened on the installation box 51; a limiting rod 562, which is set to two, and the two limiting rods 562 are slidably set in the sliding groove 561; a reset spring 563, which is set in the sliding groove 561 and is sleeved on the limiting rod 562, and is used to drive the two limiting rods 562 to approach each other; a limiting groove, which is opened in the main frame 1 and connected with the sliding groove 561, and the limiting groove can allow one end of the limiting rod 562 to be inserted; the locking bolt 54 can be inserted into the sliding groove 561 during the tightening process and push the limiting rod 562 to move to both sides and enter the limiting groove.

[0062] In this embodiment, the two limit rods 562 are symmetrically arranged in the sliding groove 561; the locking unit 56 also includes a slider 564 fixed to the tail of the locking bolt 54, and an inclined surface is provided on the contact between the slider 564 and the limit rod 562. When the locking bolt 54 is tightened, it can drive the slider 564 to enter between the two limit rods 562 and push the two limit rods 562 to move.

[0063] The utility model provides a connecting component. When the cleaning roller is damaged or has a lot of stains adsorbed on it and needs to be replaced and cleaned, it only needs to unscrew the locking bolts and remove the fixings on both sides, and then the cleaning assembly formed by the right roller, the mounting box and the driving assembly can be directly disassembled from the bottom as a whole. The installation is also convenient, which improves the convenience of replacement. The setting of the fixing parts can effectively support and fix the cleaning assembly, improve the stability of the installation of the cleaning assembly, and at the same time, in conjunction with the setting of the pressure acquisition module, it can implement remote monitoring of the tightening state of the two locking bolts, that is, monitor the stability of the installation of the cleaning assembly to prevent the loosening of the locking bolts from causing the cleaning assembly to deviate or fall off.

[0064] Through the setting of the locking unit, when installing and tightening the locking bolt, the sliding block is pushed into the sliding groove, and the limit rods on both sides are pushed to move outward into the limit grooves. When the locking bolt is tightened, the limit rods are always kept inserted into the limit grooves, thereby improving the bonding degree between the installation box and the column frame, adding a limit card contact point, and improving the stability of the installation connection of the cleaning component. The locking unit performs locking and limiting work as the tightening bolt is tightened, which is convenient to work and does not require special independent control.

[0065] During disassembly, the locking bolt is loosened, the slider no longer pushes the limit rod, and the two limit rods approach each other under the action of the reset spring, and the limit rod is separated from the limit groove and retracted into the installation box.

[0066] Specific monitoring conditions include: if the pressure value of the locking bolt is monitored to be low for a long time, it means that the bolt is loose, and manual tightening is arranged; if the locking bolt is monitored to be frequently loose, manual inspection of the cleaning component is arranged to check whether the inspection component is faulty; if the pressure values ​​of the locking bolts on both sides of the cleaning roller are monitored to be inconsistent for a long time, manual inspection is required to determine whether the installation of the cleaning component is offset.

[0067] The above monitoring conditions are only part of the monitoring methods in this embodiment. In other embodiments, other detection methods can be added according to actual conditions.

[0068] In the above embodiment, reinforcing ribs are provided on the fixing member to improve the structural strength of the fixing member and ensure effective support for the installation box, the drive assembly and the cleaning roller; the heat dissipation holes are provided to connect the internal and external air of the installation box, so that the drive assembly in the installation box can effectively dissipate heat and increase the service life of the drive assembly.

[0069] The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and is not intended to limit the utility model. For those skilled in the art, the utility model can have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A rail-mounted photovoltaic cleaning robot, characterized in that: The rail-mounted photovoltaic cleaning robot comprises: Main frame (1); A moving assembly (2) is arranged at the bottom of the main frame (1), the moving assembly (2) comprising a driving motor mounted on the main frame (1), a gear (21) controlled to rotate by the driving motor, and a limiting pulley (22) mounted on the main frame (1), the gear (21) being capable of moving along a track on the photovoltaic panel, and the gear (21) being capable of driving the limiting pulley (22) to slide along the side of the track during transmission; A cleaning roller (3) and a driving assembly (4) for controlling the operation of the cleaning roller (3), wherein the cleaning roller (3) and the driving assembly (4) are arranged at the bottom of the main frame (1); A connecting assembly (5), wherein the cleaning roller (3) and the driving assembly (4) are connected to form a cleaning assembly, and the cleaning assembly can be detachably mounted on the main frame (1) via the connecting assembly (5); The connection component (5) comprises: An installation box (51) for installing the driving assembly (4), wherein the driving shaft of the driving assembly (4) passes through the installation box (51) and is fixedly connected to the cleaning roller (3); An embedding groove (52) is provided at the bottom of the main frame (1) for the installation box (51) to be inserted from the bottom; A fixing member (53), the fixing member (53) being used to support the installation box (51) so that the installation box (51) is fixed in the embedding groove (52); A locking bolt (54), wherein the main frame (1) and the fixing member (53) are both provided with threaded holes, and the locking bolt (54) passes through the threaded holes to lock and connect the main frame (1) and the fixing member (53); A pressure acquisition module (55), the pressure acquisition module (55) is configured in a washer shape and is installed in cooperation with the locking bolt (54) between the head of the locking bolt (54) and the fixing member (53), the pressure acquisition module (55) being used for real-time acquisition and transmission of pressure signals.

2. The rail-mounted photovoltaic cleaning robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressure acquisition module (55) comprises: Pressure sensor; The digital processing module is connected to the pressure sensor and is used to receive the pressure signal and convert the pressure signal into a digital signal for remote transmission to the control terminal.

3. The rail-mounted photovoltaic cleaning robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The digital processing module includes an analog-to-digital converter, a single-chip microcomputer and a wireless module. The control terminal can analyze and process the received digital signals and integrate them into images for monitoring.

4. The rail-mounted photovoltaic cleaning robot according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The fixing member (53) comprises: A supporting portion (531) is arranged at the bottom of the main frame (1) and is located at the bottom of the installation box (51); A support portion (532) is disposed on the top of the main frame (1); A connecting portion (533) connecting the supporting portion (531) and the supporting portion (532); The connecting portion (533) and the supporting portion (532) are both provided with the locking bolts (54) for connection.

5. The rail-mounted photovoltaic cleaning robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: A plurality of reinforcing ribs (534) arranged at even intervals are fixed to the bottom of the supporting portion (531).

6. The rail-mounted photovoltaic cleaning robot according to claim 5, characterized in that: The supporting portion (531) and the bottom of the installation box (51) are both provided with heat dissipation holes (535), the heat dissipation holes (535) are connected to the inside of the installation box (51), and the heat dissipation holes (535) are located between the reinforcing ribs (534).

7. The rail-mounted photovoltaic cleaning robot according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The connection assembly (5) further comprises a locking unit (56) arranged on the installation box (51), wherein the locking unit (56) is capable of limiting the installation box (51) from falling out of the embedding groove (52) when the locking bolt (54) is tightened.

8. The rail-mounted photovoltaic cleaning robot according to claim 7, characterized in that: The locking unit (56) comprises: A sliding groove (561) is provided on the installation box (51); The limiting rods (562) are provided in two pieces, and the two limiting rods (562) are slidably provided in the sliding groove (561); A return spring (563) is arranged in the sliding groove (561), sleeved on the limiting rod (562), and used for driving the two limiting rods (562) to move closer to each other; a limiting groove, which is arranged in the main frame (1) and communicates with the sliding groove (561), and wherein one end of the limiting rod (562) can be inserted into the limiting groove; During the tightening process, the locking bolt (54) can be inserted into the sliding groove (561) and push the limiting rod (562) to move to both sides and enter the limiting groove.

9. The rail-mounted photovoltaic cleaning robot according to claim 8, characterized in that: The two limiting rods (562) are symmetrically arranged in the sliding groove (561).

10. The rail-mounted photovoltaic cleaning robot according to claim 8, characterized in that: The locking unit (56) further comprises a slider (564) fixed at the tail of the locking bolt (54); an inclined surface is provided on the contact between the slider (564) and the limiting rod (562); when the locking bolt (54) is tightened, the slider (564) can be driven to enter between the two limiting rods (562) and push the two limiting rods (562) to move.

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