Cleaning device for outdoor photovoltaic module

By designing an external cleaning device suitable for outdoor photovoltaic modules, the problem of the need to replace the photovoltaic equipment in the prior art to install the cleaning device is solved, and the flexibility and cost reduction of adapting to photovoltaic panels of different specifications is achieved.

CN222638478UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-18SICHUAN CHANGYANG NEW ENERGY TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420207501.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-29
Publication Date
2025-03-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-29

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Technical Problem

The existing cleaning devices for photovoltaic modules need to be replaced with the original photovoltaic equipment before they can be installed, resulting in waste of equipment and high replacement costs.

Method used

A cleaning device for outdoor photovoltaic modules is designed, adopting an external design, which realizes the deployment and storage of the device through the deployment components, adapts to photovoltaic panels of different specifications, and builds a cleaning long-handle brush through modular splicing components to reduce replacement costs.

Benefits of technology

No need to replace brand new photovoltaic modules with cleaning components, reducing replacement costs and expenses, improving device flexibility and adaptability, and extending the service life of photovoltaic panels.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of photovoltaic equipment accessories, and discloses a cleaning device for an outdoor photovoltaic assembly, which comprises two clamping frames, sliding rods are fixedly connected to the bottom ends of the close sides of the two clamping frames, an unfolding assembly is connected between the two sliding rods, a sliding frame is fixedly connected to the top side of the clamping frame at the left end, and the sliding frame is fixedly connected to the top side of the clamping frame at the right end. The inner wall of the sliding frame is rotationally connected with a screw rod, the outer wall of the screw rod is in threaded connection with a screw sleeve, the rear end of the screw rod is connected with a driving assembly, the right side of the screw sleeve is provided with a plurality of splicing sleeves, and the right side of the splicing sleeve at the rightmost end is provided with a protective sleeve. According to the utility model, the device adopts an external design, and aims to install the cleaning assembly for the outdoor photovoltaic assembly without a cleaning structure, so that the photovoltaic assembly does not need to be replaced with a brand new photovoltaic assembly with the cleaning assembly, and the replacement cost and expenditure are further reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of photovoltaic equipment accessories, in particular to a cleaning device for outdoor photovoltaic components. Background Art

[0002] Outdoor photovoltaic modules are also known as solar panels. Solar panels can convert solar energy into electrical energy and store it in cooperation with other power equipment for subsequent use. Solar energy is a clean and sustainable energy source, so solar panels have a good application scenario. During the long-term use of photovoltaic modules, dirt and dust often accumulate on the surface of the photovoltaic panels used to convert light energy, thereby affecting the efficiency of the equipment in converting solar energy into electrical energy. Therefore, a cleaning device for photovoltaic modules is needed.

[0003] In the prior art, cleaning of photovoltaic equipment requires dismantling the original photovoltaic equipment and replacing it with new photovoltaic equipment with a cleaning structure, making the original photovoltaic equipment unusable. This is a waste for the original photovoltaic equipment that can still continue to work. At the same time, replacing a large number of photovoltaic equipment with cleaning structures requires a lot of expenses and replacement costs.

[0004] Therefore, in view of the problem that the existing photovoltaic module cleaning device needs to replace the original photovoltaic equipment before installation, a photovoltaic module cleaning device that solves the above problem is needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the problem in the prior art that a cleaning device for photovoltaic components needs to replace the original photovoltaic equipment before it can be installed, the present application provides a cleaning device for outdoor photovoltaic components.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] A cleaning device for outdoor photovoltaic components, comprising two clamping frames, wherein the bottom ends of the adjacent sides of the two clamping frames are fixedly connected to sliding rods, an unfolding assembly is connected between the two sliding rods, a sliding frame is fixedly connected to the top side of the left clamping frame, a screw is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the sliding frame, a screw sleeve is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the screw, a driving assembly is connected to the rear end of the screw, a plurality of splicing sleeves are arranged on the right side of the screw sleeve, a protective sleeve is arranged on the right side of the rightmost splicing sleeve, the screw sleeve, the splicing sleeve and the protective sleeve are all connected via a splicing assembly, and a cleaning brush is arranged on the bottom side of the splicing sleeve.

[0008] As a further improvement of the utility model, the unfolding assembly includes two sliding sleeves, both of which are slidably connected to the outer wall of the sliding rod, and connecting rods are connected between the sliding sleeves at both ends. The two connecting rods cross each other, and the sides close to the middle ends of the two connecting rods are connected by rotation. The two sliding sleeves are provided with springs on the separated sides, and the spring sleeves are arranged on the outer wall of the sliding rod.

[0009] As a further improvement of the utility model, one end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the sliding sleeve at the left end, and the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the sliding sleeve at the right end.

[0010] As a further improvement of the utility model, the splicing assembly includes a plurality of buckles, which are respectively fixedly connected to the right side of the screw sleeve and the right side of the splicing sleeve, the left side of the splicing sleeve and the left side of the protective sleeve are both provided with plug-in cavities, the inner wall of the plug-in cavity is provided with card slots on both the front and rear sides, the right end of the buckle is provided with protrusions on both the front and rear sides, the buckle is plugged into the inside of the plug-in cavity, and the buckle is engaged with the card slot through the protrusion.

[0011] As a further improvement of the utility model, the cleaning brush includes a brush fixedly connected to the middle end of the bottom side of the splicing sleeve, and scraping strips are arranged on the front and rear sides of the brush, and the top side of the scraping strip is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the splicing sleeve.

[0012] As a further improvement of the utility model, the driving assembly includes a motor, the outer wall of the motor is fixedly connected to the rear side of the sliding frame through a shell, and the driving end of the motor is fixedly connected to the rear end of the screw.

[0013] As a further improvement of the utility model, the top ends of the adjacent sides of the two clamping frames both clamp photovoltaic panels.

[0014] In summary, compared with the prior art, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0015] 1. In the present utility model, the device adopts an external design, which is intended to install a cleaning component for outdoor photovoltaic modules that are not designed with a cleaning structure, so that the photovoltaic modules do not need to be replaced with new photovoltaic modules with cleaning components, thereby reducing replacement costs and expenses. By unfolding the components, the device body can be unfolded and stored, and the device can be adapted to photovoltaic panels of different sizes.

[0016] 2. In the utility model, through modular design, the structure of the cleaning part can cooperate with the device to adapt to photovoltaic panels of different sizes. A long-handled cleaning brush suitable for the length specifications of the photovoltaic panels can be spliced ​​to clean the surfaces of photovoltaic panels of different specifications, thereby improving the flexibility of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is an axonometric diagram of a cleaning device for outdoor photovoltaic modules proposed by the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of a cleaning device for outdoor photovoltaic components proposed by the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a cleaning device for outdoor photovoltaic components proposed by the utility model in a folded state;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the motor position of a cleaning device for outdoor photovoltaic components proposed by the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a splicing assembly of an outdoor photovoltaic assembly cleaning device proposed by the utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 The utility model provides a schematic diagram of the cleaning brush structure of a cleaning device for outdoor photovoltaic components.

[0023] Legend:

[0024] 1. Clamping frame; 2. Sliding rod; 3. Sliding sleeve; 4. Connecting rod; 5. Spring; 6. Photovoltaic panel; 7. Sliding frame; 8. Screw rod; 9. Screw sleeve; 10. Motor; 11. Buckle; 12. Joint sleeve; 13. Slot; 14. Protective cover; 15. Scraper strip; 16. Brush. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present application described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0026] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present application for which protection is sought, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0027] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation thereof is not required in subsequent drawings.

[0028] In the description of this application, it should be noted that if the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or position relationship in which the product of the application is usually placed when in use. It is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application. In addition, if the terms "first", "second", etc. appear in the description of this application, they are only used to distinguish the description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] In addition, if the terms "horizontal" or "vertical" appear in the description of this application, it does not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0030] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal connection of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0031] Embodiment 1:

[0032] Reference Figure 1-6 , a cleaning device for outdoor photovoltaic components, comprising two clamping frames 1, the bottom ends of the adjacent sides of the two clamping frames 1 are fixedly connected with sliding rods 2, the top ends of the adjacent sides of the two clamping frames 1 are clamped with photovoltaic panels 6, an unfolding assembly is connected between the two sliding rods 2, the top side of the left clamping frame 1 is fixedly connected with a sliding frame 7, the inner wall of the sliding frame 7 is rotatably connected with a screw rod 8, the outer wall of the screw rod 8 is threadedly connected with a screw sleeve 9, the rear end of the screw rod 8 is connected with a driving assembly, a plurality of splicing sleeves 12 are arranged on the right side of the screw sleeve 9, a protective sleeve 14 is arranged on the right side of the rightmost splicing sleeve 12, the screw sleeve 9, the splicing sleeve 12 and the protective sleeve 14 are all connected through a splicing assembly, and a cleaning brush is arranged on the bottom side of the splicing sleeve 12; the driving assembly comprises a motor 10, the outer wall of the motor 10 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the sliding frame 7 through a shell, and the driving end of the motor 10 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the screw rod 8;

[0033] Specifically, the device adopts an external design, which is intended to install a cleaning component for outdoor photovoltaic modules that are not designed with a cleaning structure, so that the photovoltaic modules do not need to be replaced with new photovoltaic modules with cleaning components, thereby reducing replacement costs and expenses. The shape of the screw sleeve 9 is consistent with the internal structure of the sliding frame 7, so that when the screw sleeve 9 is displaced by the transmission of the screw rod 8, the screw sleeve 9 will not rotate due to the limitation of the sliding frame 7, thereby ensuring that the screw sleeve 9 and the structure connected to the right end of the screw sleeve 9 are stably displaced. When cleaning the surface of the photovoltaic panel 6, the started motor 10 will drive the screw rod 8 connected to its driving end to rotate, and the rotating screw rod 8 will thread the screw sleeve 9 to displace the screw sleeve 9, and the displaced screw sleeve 9 drives the right end together with the components including the splicing sleeve 12 to displace.

[0034] The unfolding assembly includes two sliding sleeves 3, both of which are slidably connected to the outer wall of the slide rod 2, and a connecting rod 4 is connected between the sliding sleeves 3 at both ends, and the two connecting rods 4 cross each other, and the sides of the two connecting rods 4 that are close to each other are connected by rotation, and the sides of the two sliding sleeves 3 that are separated are provided with springs 5, and the springs 5 ​​are sleeved on the outer wall of the slide rod 2; one end of the connecting rod 4 is rotatably connected to the sliding sleeve 3 at the left end, and the other end of the connecting rod 4 is rotatably connected to the sliding sleeve 3 at the right end;

[0035] Specifically, one end of the spring 5 is connected to the sliding sleeve 3, and the other end is connected to the end of the sliding rod 2, so that when the sliding sleeve 3 is displaced, the traction spring 5 is deformed. The device body can be unfolded and stored by the unfolding and storage of the connecting rod 4, so that the device can be adapted to photovoltaic panels 6 of different sizes and can be conveniently transported and stored. When installing the cleaning device, the spacing of the clamping frame 1 is increased by pulling apart the clamping frame 1, and at the same time, the middle ends of the two connecting rods 4 rotate with each other, the angle of the intersection changes, and the sliding sleeves 3 connected at both ends of the connecting rod 4 slide toward each other on the sliding rod 2, the spacing is reduced, and the spring 5 on the side of the sliding sleeve 3 is stretched, and the two clamping frames 1 are placed on the back of the photovoltaic panel 6 of the photovoltaic assembly. At this time, the clamping frame 1 is released, the spring 5 is reset, the sliding sleeve 3 is pulled, and the stressed sliding sleeve 3 pulls the connecting rod 4, so that the clamping frame 1 is pulled by the connecting rod 4, and the two ends of the photovoltaic panel 6 are firmly clamped.

[0036] Embodiment 2:

[0037] As one of the optimized structural designs for Example 1, Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the splicing assembly includes a plurality of buckles 11, which are respectively fixedly connected to the right side of the screw sleeve 9 and the right side of the splicing sleeve 12, and the left side of the splicing sleeve 12 and the left side of the protective sleeve 14 are both provided with a plug-in cavity, and the inner wall of the plug-in cavity is provided with a card slot 13 on both the front and rear sides, and the right end of the buckle 11 is provided with a protrusion on both the front and rear sides, and the buckle 11 is plugged into the inside of the plug-in cavity, and the buckle 11 is connected with the card slot 13 through the protrusion;

[0038] Specifically, through modular design, the structure of the cleaning part can be adapted to different sizes of photovoltaic panels 6, and a cleaning long-handled brush suitable for the length of the photovoltaic panel 6 can be spliced. The buckle 11 has a certain elasticity, and the size of the slot 13 is adapted to the size of the raised portion of the buckle 11, so that the raised portion of the buckle 11 can be inserted into the slot 13. After the device is clamped on the photovoltaic panel 6, a certain number of splicing sleeves 12 are selected, and these splicing sleeves 12 are plugged into each other. The splicing sleeve 12 at the far left is plugged into the right end of the screw sleeve 9, and the splicing sleeve 12 at the far right is plugged into the protective sleeve 14. During the plugging process, the buckle 11 will be plugged into the plug-in cavity. The buckle 11 is squeezed at the opening of the plug-in cavity and deformed to gather in the middle. The buckle 11 is pushed into the interior of the plug-in cavity until the raised part of the buckle 11 reaches the position of the slot 13. At this time, the raised part of the buckle 11 is reset according to the elasticity of the buckle 11 and is inserted into the slot 13, and then the buckle 11 is plugged into the plug-in cavity, so that the components including the splicing sleeve 12 connected to the buckle 11 and the plug-in cavity are connected to each other, so that they are combined into a long-handled brush for cleaning the surface of the photovoltaic panel 6.

[0039] The cleaning brush includes a brush 16, which is fixedly connected to the middle end of the bottom side of the splicing sleeve 12, and scraping strips 15 are arranged on both the front and rear sides of the brush 16, and the top side of the scraping strip 15 is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the splicing sleeve 12;

[0040] Specifically, when cleaning the photovoltaic panel 6, the displaced screw sleeve 9 drives the right end together with the components including the splicing sleeve 12 to displace, so that the brush 16 on the bottom side of the splicing sleeve 12 cleans soft dirt such as dust. The scraper bar 15 is made of harder rubber. The scraper bar 15 is used to clean hard dirt or scrape off liquid dirt while avoiding damage to the surface of the photovoltaic panel 6, thereby extending the service life of the photovoltaic panel 6.

[0041] Working principle: When installing the cleaning device, the spacing of the clamping frames 1 is increased by pulling apart the clamping frames 1, and at the same time, the middle ends of the two connecting rods 4 rotate relative to each other, the angle of intersection changes, and the sliding sleeves 3 connected at both ends of the connecting rod 4 slide toward each other on the sliding rod 2, the spacing is reduced, and the spring 5 on the side where the sliding sleeve 3 is separated is stretched, and the two clamping frames 1 are placed on the back of the photovoltaic panel 6 of the photovoltaic module. At this time, the clamping frames 1 are released, the spring 5 is reset, and the sliding sleeve 3 is pulled. The stressed sliding sleeve 3 pulls the connecting rod 4, so that the clamping frames 1 are pulled by the connecting rod 4, and the two ends of the photovoltaic panel 6 are firmly clamped. Then, according to the spacing from the clamping frame 1 at the left end to the clamping frame 1 at the right end, a certain number of splicing sleeves 1 are selected. 2. These splicing sleeves 12 are plugged into each other, the splicing sleeve 12 at the far left is plugged into the right end of the screw sleeve 9, and the splicing sleeve 12 at the far right is plugged into the protective sleeve 14. During the plugging process, the buckle 11 will be plugged into the plug-in cavity. The buckle 11 is squeezed at the opening of the plug-in cavity and deformed to gather toward the middle. The buckle 11 is pushed into the inside of the plug-in cavity until the raised part of the buckle 11 reaches the position of the slot 13. At this time, the raised part of the buckle 11 is reset according to the elasticity of the buckle 11 and is inserted into the slot 13, thereby plugging the buckle 11 into the plug-in cavity, so that the components including the splicing sleeve 12 connected to the buckle 11 and the plug-in cavity are connected to each other, so that they are combined into a long-handled brush for cleaning the surface of the photovoltaic panel 6. When cleaning the surface of the photovoltaic panel 6, the started motor 10 will drive the screw 8 connected to its driving end to rotate, and at the same time, the rotating screw 8 threadably drives the screw sleeve 9 to move the screw sleeve 9. The displaced screw sleeve 9 drives the right end together with the components including the splicing sleeve 12 to move, so that the brush 16 on the bottom side of the splicing sleeve 12 cleans soft dirt such as dust, and the scraper 15 cleans hard dirt or scrapes off liquid dirt.

[0042] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. 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 device for outdoor photovoltaic modules, comprising two clamping frames (1), characterized in that: The bottom ends of the adjacent sides of the two clamping frames (1) are fixedly connected with a sliding rod (2), an unfolding assembly is connected between the two sliding rods (2), the top side of the left clamping frame (1) is fixedly connected with a sliding frame (7), the inner wall of the sliding frame (7) is rotatably connected with a screw rod (8), the outer wall of the screw rod (8) is threadedly connected with a screw sleeve (9), the rear end of the screw rod (8) is connected with a driving assembly, a plurality of splicing sleeves (12) are arranged on the right side of the screw sleeve (9), a protective sleeve (14) is arranged on the right side of the rightmost splicing sleeve (12), the screw sleeve (9), the splicing sleeve (12) and the protective sleeve (14) are all connected via a splicing assembly, and a cleaning brush is arranged on the bottom side of the splicing sleeve (12).

2. The cleaning device for outdoor photovoltaic components according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unfolding assembly comprises two sliding sleeves (3), both of which are slidably connected to the outer wall of the slide rod (2), and a connecting rod (4) is connected between the sliding sleeves (3) at both ends, and the two connecting rods (4) cross each other, and the sides of the two connecting rods (4) that are close to each other at the middle ends are connected by rotation, and the sides of the two sliding sleeves (3) that are separated are provided with springs (5), and the springs (5) are sleeved on the outer wall of the slide rod (2).

3. The cleaning device for outdoor photovoltaic components according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the connecting rod (4) is rotatably connected to the sliding sleeve (3) at the left end, and the other end of the connecting rod (4) is rotatably connected to the sliding sleeve (3) at the right end.

4. The cleaning device for outdoor photovoltaic components according to claim 1, characterized in that: The splicing assembly comprises a plurality of buckles (11), and the plurality of buckles (11) are respectively fixedly connected to the right side of the screw sleeve (9) and the right side of the splicing sleeve (12). The left side of the splicing sleeve (12) and the left side of the protective sleeve (14) are both provided with an inserting cavity, and the inner wall of the inserting cavity is provided with a card slot (13) on both the front and rear sides. The right end of the buckle (11) is provided with a protrusion on both the front and rear sides. The buckle (11) is inserted into the inside of the inserting cavity, and the buckle (11) is connected to the card slot (13) by the protrusion.

5. The cleaning device for outdoor photovoltaic components according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning brush comprises a brush (16), the brush (16) being fixedly connected to the middle end of the bottom side of the splicing sleeve (12), and scraping strips (15) being arranged on both the front and rear sides of the brush (16), and the top side of the scraping strip (15) being fixedly connected to the bottom side of the splicing sleeve (12).

6. The cleaning device for outdoor photovoltaic components according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly comprises a motor (10), the outer wall of the motor (10) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the sliding frame (7) through a shell, and the driving end of the motor (10) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the screw rod (8).

7. The cleaning device for outdoor photovoltaic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top ends of the adjacent sides of the two clamping frames (1) both clamp a photovoltaic panel (6).