Cleaning ship

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of water operation equipment, in particular to a cleaning ship which comprises a ship body, a lifting platform, a cleaning unit, a position recognition unit, a controller and a power supply system. The lifting platform is arranged on the ship body, and the cleaning unit is installed on the lifting platform. The position identification unit is arranged on the cleaning unit, and the position identification unit is electrically connected with the controller and realizes signal communication with the controller; the controller is connected with the lifting platform and the cleaning unit and realizes signal communication; the power supply system is connected with and supplies power to the lifting platform, the cleaning unit, the position recognition unit and the controller. According to the cleaning ship, the arranged position recognition unit can collect the distance and the image between the mounting base where the brush disc is located and the to-be-cleaned position on the solar cell panel, the lifting platform and the cleaning unit can be conveniently controlled to act in a combined mode, and fixed-point local cleaning of the photovoltaic panel is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water operation equipment, in particular to a cleaning boat. Background Art

[0002] Waterborne photovoltaic technology is an emerging renewable energy technology that installs photovoltaic modules on a floating platform on the water surface. According to different water depth conditions, waterborne photovoltaic facilities can be divided into two main types: one is fixed radiant facilities: suitable for shallow water conditions, usually need to pile underwater to support the weight of photovoltaic panels. The other is floating photovoltaic facilities: suitable for deep waters, can carry photovoltaic systems and equipment by installing floating tubes or pontoons.

[0003] For fixed photovoltaic equipment, as the service life of the photovoltaic system increases, the photovoltaic panels are easily stained, which in turn affects the normal operation of the photovoltaic system. Therefore, it is necessary to clean the local stains on the photovoltaic panels. The cleaning ships currently used are difficult to achieve fixed-point local cleaning of photovoltaic panels. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a cleaning boat to solve the technical problem that it is difficult to realize fixed-point local cleaning of photovoltaic panels in the prior art.

[0005] The technical solution of the utility model to solve the above technical problems is as follows:

[0006] A cleaning ship, comprising: a hull, a lifting platform, a cleaning unit, a position identification unit, a controller and a power supply system;

[0007] The lifting platform is arranged on the hull, and the cleaning unit is installed on the lifting platform; the position identification unit is arranged on the cleaning unit, and the position identification unit is electrically connected to the controller to realize signal communication; the controller is connected to the lifting platform and the cleaning unit to realize signal communication; the power supply system is connected to the lifting platform, the cleaning unit, the position identification unit and the controller and supplies power.

[0008] Further: the cleaning unit comprises: a slewing support, a first linear drive device, a telescopic arm, a second linear drive device, a mounting seat, a brush plate, a motor and a nozzle;

[0009] The slewing support is installed on the lifting platform; the first end of the telescopic arm is movably connected to the slewing support through a pin shaft, the first linear drive device is installed on the slewing support, and the movable end of the first linear drive device is connected to the telescopic arm for driving the telescopic arm to pitch;

[0010] The mounting seat is movably connected to the second end of the telescopic arm via a pin shaft, the second linear drive device is mounted on the telescopic arm, and the movable end of the second linear drive device is connected to the mounting seat for driving the mounting seat to pitch; the brush plate is mounted on the mounting seat, and the motor is connected to the brush plate for driving the brush plate to rotate; the nozzle is mounted on the mounting seat, and the nozzle is connected to the water tank via a water pipe and a water pump.

[0011] Further: the position identification unit includes: a first camera, a long-range rangefinder and a short-range rangefinder probe;

[0012] The first camera and the remote rangefinder are mounted on a first end of the telescopic arm;

[0013] The short-range distance measuring probe is mounted on the mounting base;

[0014] The first camera, the long-range distance meter and the short-range distance measuring probe are respectively connected to and communicate with the controller.

[0015] Furthermore: an equipment cabin is arranged on the hull; a flap is arranged on the top of the equipment cabin; a solar panel is arranged outside the flap; and the solar panel is connected to the power supply system of the hull.

[0016] Furthermore: it also includes: a panoramic parking system, a 360-degree rotating camera and a radar; the panoramic parking system, the 360-degree rotating camera and the radar are respectively installed on the hull, and the panoramic parking system and the 360-degree rotating camera are respectively connected to and communicate with the controller.

[0017] Furthermore: the outer edge of the hull is provided with anti-collision rubber.

[0018] The cleaning boat provided by the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects or advantages:

[0019] The cleaning boat provided by the utility model has a lifting platform arranged on the hull, a cleaning unit installed on the lifting platform; a position identification unit arranged on the cleaning unit, the position identification unit being electrically connected to a controller and realizing signal communication; a controller being connected to the lifting platform and the cleaning unit and realizing signal communication; a power supply system being connected to the lifting platform, the cleaning unit, the position identification unit and the controller and supplying power. The cleaning boat has a position identification unit arranged therein that can collect the distance and image between the mounting seat where the brush plate is located and the position to be cleaned on the solar panel, so as to facilitate the control of the joint action of the lifting platform and the cleaning unit, and realize the fixed-point local cleaning of the photovoltaic panel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning boat provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the cleaning unit structure provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0022] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are listed as follows:

[0023] 1-hull, 2-lifting platform, 3-cleaning unit, 31-slewing support, 32-first linear drive device, 33-telescopic arm, 34-second linear drive device, 35-mounting seat, 36-brush plate, 37-motor, 38-nozzle, 4-position recognition unit, 5-flip cover, 6-solar panel, 7-anti-collision rubber. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The utility model provides a cleaning boat to solve the technical problem that it is difficult to realize fixed-point local cleaning of photovoltaic panels in the prior art.

[0025] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0026] The utility model embodiment provides a cleaning boat, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 , including: a hull 1, a lifting platform 2, a cleaning unit 3, a position identification unit 4, a controller and a power supply system. Among them, the outer edge of the hull 1 is provided with an anti-collision rubber 7 for buffering in the event of a collision. The lifting platform 2 is arranged on the hull 1. The lifting platform 2 is a prior art, for example, a lifting platform 2 that can be equipped with a motor 37 and a screw rod to realize a lifting function. Its structure is not described in detail here.

[0027] The cleaning unit 3 is installed on the lifting platform 2 . The cleaning unit 3 is used to clean the solar panel 6 . The lifting platform 2 is used to drive the cleaning unit 3 to move up and down so as to adjust the height of the cleaning unit 3 .

[0028] The position identification unit 4 is arranged on the cleaning unit 3, and the position identification unit 4 is used to obtain the distance and image between the cleaning end of the cleaning unit 3 and the position to be cleaned on the solar panel; the position identification unit 4 is electrically connected to the controller and realizes signal communication; the controller is connected to the lifting platform 2 and the cleaning unit 3 and realizes signal communication; the power supply system is connected to the lifting platform 2, the cleaning unit 3, the position identification unit 4 and the controller and supplies power.

[0029] For details, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The cleaning unit 3 includes: a slewing support 31, a first linear drive device 32, a telescopic arm 33, a second linear drive device 34, a mounting seat 35, a brush plate 36, a motor 37 and a nozzle 38. The slewing support 31 is mounted on the lifting platform 2; the first end of the telescopic arm 33 is movably connected to the slewing support 31 through a pin, and the first end of the telescopic arm 33 can rotate in the longitudinal direction around the pin. The first linear drive device 32 is mounted on the slewing support 31, and the movable end of the first linear drive device 32 is connected to the telescopic arm 33, which is used to drive the telescopic arm 33 to pitch in the longitudinal direction.

[0030] The mounting seat 35 is movably connected to the second end of the telescopic arm 33 through a pin shaft, and the mounting seat 35 can rotate longitudinally relative to the second end of the telescopic arm 33 through the pin shaft; the second linear drive device 34 is installed on the telescopic arm 33, and the movable end of the second linear drive device 34 is connected to the mounting seat 35, and the second drive device is used to drive the mounting seat 35 to pitch in the longitudinal direction. The brush disc 36 is installed on the mounting seat 35, and the brush disc 36 is set as a disc structure. The feed disc is provided with bristles, and the bristles are made of flexible material; the motor 37 is connected to the brush disc 36, and the motor 37 is used to drive the brush disc 36 to rotate and then clean the solar panel 6. The nozzle 38 is installed on the mounting seat 35, and the nozzle 38 is connected to the water tank through a water pipe and a water pump; during the cleaning process, the nozzle 38 sprays water to the solar panel 6.

[0031] In the embodiment of the utility model, the position identification unit 4 includes: a first camera, a remote rangefinder and a close-range distance measuring probe. The first camera and the remote rangefinder are installed at the first end of the telescopic arm 33. The close-range distance measuring probe is installed on the mounting seat 35. The first camera, the remote rangefinder and the close-range distance measuring probe are respectively connected and communicated with the controller, the image signal collected by the first camera is transmitted to the controller for processing, and the distance collected by the remote rangefinder and the close-range distance measuring probe is transmitted to the controller for processing, so that the controller can analyze the real-time position of the brush plate 36 to achieve accurate cleaning of the solar panel 6.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment provided by the utility model, an equipment cabin is provided on the hull 1; a flap 5 is provided on the top of the equipment cabin, and the flap 5 can be opened or closed; a solar panel 6 is provided on the outside of the flap 5; the solar panel 6 is connected to the power supply system of the hull 1, and the power supply system is provided with necessary inverters and other current and voltage regulating devices to meet the needs of electrical equipment.

[0033] In order to further realize the automatic navigation of the cleaning boat, the cleaning boat provided by the utility model is also provided with: a panoramic parking system, a 360-degree rotating camera, a radar and other components; the panoramic parking system, the 360-degree rotating camera and the radar are respectively installed on the hull 1, and the panoramic parking system and the 360-degree rotating camera are respectively connected to and communicate with the controller, and the controller collects real-time data uploaded by the panoramic parking system, the 360-degree rotating camera, the radar and other components, and controls the power system and the steering system of the cleaning boat to drive the unmanned boat to the designated position.

[0034] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The working process of the cleaning boat provided by the embodiment of the utility model is as follows: when working, the flap 5 on the top of the equipment cabin is opened, the lifting platform 2 is lifted upward, and the first linear drive motor 37 is controlled to move; the telescopic arm 33 is further controlled to extend, and the position of the brush plate 36 is further adjusted in cooperation with the slewing support 31 and the second linear drive device 34, so that the brush plate 36 fits the solar panel 6, the nozzle 38 is controlled to spray water to the solar panel 6, and the motor 37 drives the brush plate 36 to rotate to clean the solar panel 6. After cleaning is completed, the telescopic arm 33 and the lifting platform 2 are controlled to retract, and the lifting platform 2, the cleaning unit 3 and the position identification unit 4 are stored in the equipment cabin, and the flap 5 is closed.

[0035] The cleaning boat provided by the embodiment of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects or advantages:

[0036] The cleaning boat provided by the embodiment of the utility model has a lifting platform arranged on the hull, a cleaning unit installed on the lifting platform; a position identification unit arranged on the cleaning unit, the position identification unit is electrically connected to the controller and realizes signal communication; the controller is connected to the lifting platform and the cleaning unit and realizes signal communication; the power supply system is connected to the lifting platform, the cleaning unit, the position identification unit and the controller and supplies power. The cleaning boat has a position identification unit arranged therein that can collect the distance and image between the mounting seat where the brush plate is located and the position to be cleaned on the solar panel, so as to facilitate the control of the joint action of the lifting platform and the cleaning unit, and realize the fixed-point local cleaning of the photovoltaic panel.

[0037] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terminology nouns in the various embodiments, such as words indicating directions such as "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", etc., are only for simplifying the description of the positional relationship based on the drawings in the specification, and do not mean that the referred elements and devices must be operated according to the specific directions and specified operations and methods and structures in the specification. Such directional nouns do not constitute limitations on the present utility model.

[0038] 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 or a detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in combination with specific circumstances.

[0039] 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 principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cleaning ship, characterized in that: include: Hull, lifting platform, cleaning unit, position identification unit, controller and power supply system; The lifting platform is arranged on the hull, and the cleaning unit is installed on the lifting platform; the position identification unit is arranged on the cleaning unit, and the position identification unit is electrically connected with the controller to realize signal communication; the controller is connected with the lifting platform and the cleaning unit to realize signal communication; the power supply system is connected with the lifting platform, the cleaning unit, the position identification unit and the controller to supply power; The lifting platform is arranged on the hull, and the cleaning unit is installed on the lifting platform; The position identification unit is arranged on the cleaning unit, and the position identification unit is electrically connected to the controller to realize signal communication; the controller is connected to the lifting platform and the cleaning unit to realize signal communication; the power supply system is connected to the lifting platform, the cleaning unit, the position identification unit and the controller and supplies power; the arranged position identification unit can collect the distance and image between the mounting base where the brush plate is located and the position to be cleaned on the solar panel, so as to facilitate the control of the joint action of the lifting platform and the cleaning unit to realize the fixed-point local cleaning of the photovoltaic panel.

2. The cleaning boat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning unit comprises: a slewing support, a first linear drive device, a telescopic arm, a second linear drive device, a mounting seat, a brush plate, a motor and a nozzle; The slewing support is installed on the lifting platform; the first end of the telescopic arm is movably connected to the slewing support through a pin shaft, the first linear drive device is installed on the slewing support, and the movable end of the first linear drive device is connected to the telescopic arm for driving the telescopic arm to pitch; The mounting seat is movably connected to the second end of the telescopic arm via a pin shaft, the second linear drive device is mounted on the telescopic arm, and the movable end of the second linear drive device is connected to the mounting seat for driving the mounting seat to pitch; the brush plate is mounted on the mounting seat, and the motor is connected to the brush plate for driving the brush plate to rotate; the nozzle is mounted on the mounting seat, and the nozzle is connected to the water tank via a water pipe and a water pump.

3. The cleaning boat according to claim 2, characterized in that: The position recognition unit includes: a first camera, a long-range range finder and a short-range range finder probe; The first camera and the remote rangefinder are mounted on a first end of the telescopic arm; The short-range distance measuring probe is mounted on the mounting base; The first camera, the long-range distance meter and the short-range distance measuring probe are respectively connected to and communicate with the controller.

4. The cleaning boat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hull is provided with an equipment cabin; the top of the equipment cabin is provided with a flap; the outside of the flap is provided with a solar panel; the solar panel is connected to the power supply system of the hull.

5. The cleaning boat according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: panoramic parking system, 360-degree rotating camera and radar; The panoramic parking system, the 360-degree rotating camera and the radar are respectively installed on the hull, and the panoramic parking system and the 360-degree rotating camera are respectively connected to and communicate with the controller.

6. The cleaning boat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer edge of the hull is provided with anti-collision rubber.

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