Unmanned aerial vehicle for photovoltaic panel cleaning
By designing a convenient installation mechanism, including a receiving mechanism and a clamping mechanism, the cumbersome problem of replacing the nozzles of the existing photovoltaic panel cleaning drone is solved, and the ability of the drone to quickly replace the nozzles during the cleaning process is realized, improving work efficiency and flexibility.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421893337.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-06
AI Technical Summary
The existing photovoltaic panel cleaning drone design lacks a convenient nozzle replacement mechanism, which leads to the need to manually stop the drone for cumbersome nozzle replacement under different cleaning needs, which reduces working efficiency and may affect the stability and service life of the drone.
An installation mechanism including a bearing mechanism, a universal frame, a fixing sleeve, a clamping mechanism, an intermediate tube, a nozzle, a corrugated tube, a spring, a sealing tube and a sealing ring is designed. Through the cooperation of this mechanism, the operator can easily replace the nozzle and adjust the sealing pressure through the clamping mechanism to ensure stable installation and sealing of the nozzle.
It realizes the rapid and convenient replacement of the nozzle during the cleaning process of the drone, which improves the flexibility and efficiency of cleaning operations, reduces the impact on the stability of the drone, and reduces maintenance costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles for cleaning photovoltaic panels, and more specifically, to a unmanned aerial vehicle for cleaning photovoltaic panels. Background Art
[0002] In the existing technology, the design of drones for cleaning photovoltaic panels has a significant limitation, that is, during use, the drone cannot easily and quickly replace the corresponding nozzle according to different cleaning needs. The existence of this problem undoubtedly reduces the flexibility and efficiency of drones in photovoltaic panel cleaning.
[0003] First, when performing cleaning tasks, drones for photovoltaic panel cleaning need to select appropriate nozzles according to the type and degree of stains on the surface of the photovoltaic panels. However, existing drone designs often lack a convenient nozzle replacement mechanism, resulting in the operator manually stopping the drone and then performing tedious nozzle replacement work if different types of stains are encountered during the cleaning process. This not only prolongs the cleaning time and reduces work efficiency, but may also affect the stability and service life of the drone due to frequent shutdown operations.
[0004] Secondly, since the drone needs to fly according to the layout and terrain of the photovoltaic panels during the cleaning process, the replacement of the nozzles often needs to be carried out outdoors, which requires the replacement process to be simple and fast to reduce the impact on the drone's flight mission. However, the existing nozzle replacement mechanism often requires professional knowledge and tools, making the replacement process complicated and time-consuming, which is a considerable challenge for non-professionals. This not only limits the widespread application of drones, but may also cause equipment damage due to improper operation, increasing maintenance costs and downtime. Utility Model Content
[0005] 1. Technical issues to be solved
[0006] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a drone for cleaning photovoltaic panels to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background technology.
[0007] (II) Technical solution
[0008] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a photovoltaic panel cleaning drone, comprising a drone body, the drone body is provided with a mounting mechanism, the mounting mechanism comprises a receiving mechanism, a universal mount, a fixing sleeve, a clamping mechanism, an intermediate tube, a nozzle, a bellows, a spring, a sealing tube and a sealing ring, the universal mount is installed on the drone body, the fixing sleeve is installed on the universal mount, the receiving mechanism is installed on the fixing sleeve, the clamping mechanism is cooperatively connected to the fixing sleeve and the intermediate tube, the nozzle is installed on the intermediate tube, the two ends of the bellows and the spring are respectively connected to the intermediate tube and the sealing tube, the sealing ring is installed on the fixing sleeve, and the sealing tube is pressed on the sealing ring.
[0009] The utility model is further configured that a limiting sleeve is threadedly provided on the fixing sleeve, a plurality of fitting springs are provided on the inner wall of the limiting sleeve, the nozzle is clamped on the plurality of fitting springs, and the design of the fitting springs ensures the limitation of the nozzle.
[0010] The utility model is further configured that the limiting sleeve abuts against the fixing sleeve, and a hexagonal groove is provided on the limiting sleeve. The design of the hexagonal groove ensures the rotation of the limiting sleeve.
[0011] The utility model is further configured that the clamping mechanism comprises a shrinking sleeve and a sliding block, the shrinking sleeve is mounted on the fixing sleeve, and the sliding block is slidably connected to the shrinking sleeve, and the design of the clamping mechanism ensures the convenience of replacement.
[0012] The utility model is further configured as follows: a push spring is provided on the slider, a pressure plate is provided on the spring, a clamping block is provided on the pressure plate, a one-way sleeve is provided on the intermediate tube, the clamping block is clamped on the one-way sleeve, and the design of the push spring ensures the fixation of the one-way sleeve.
[0013] The utility model is further configured that a lateral groove is opened on the side wall of the fixing sleeve, a push sleeve is slidably provided on the fixing sleeve, a pull rope is provided on the sliding block, the pull rope is connected to the push sleeve, and the design of the lateral groove ensures the sliding of the pull rope.
[0014] The utility model is further configured that a threaded sleeve is provided on the thread of the fixing sleeve, and the threaded sleeve abuts against the pushing sleeve. The design of the threaded sleeve ensures the pushing of the pushing sleeve.
[0015] The utility model is further configured such that the receiving mechanism includes a water tank, a hose and a water pump, the water tank is installed on the drone body, one end of the water pump is connected to the water tank, the other end of the water pump is connected to the hose, and the hose is connected to the fixed sleeve. The design of the receiving mechanism ensures the continuity of the water spray.
[0016] (III) Beneficial effects
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides a drone for cleaning photovoltaic panels, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0018] 1. The design of the installation mechanism enables the drone used for photovoltaic panel cleaning to replace the nozzle conveniently and quickly to adapt to different cleaning needs. Through the cooperation of the receiving mechanism, universal mount, fixed sleeve, clamping mechanism, intermediate tube, nozzle, bellows, spring, sealing tube and sealing ring, the operator can easily replace the nozzle. It only needs to pass the sealing tube of the nozzle through the fixed sleeve, pass the intermediate tube through the fitting spring, clamp the one-way sleeve on the clamping block, press the sealing tube on the sealing ring, and the spring provides sealing force to complete the installation of the nozzle. This design greatly simplifies the replacement process and improves the flexibility and efficiency of the drone cleaning operation.
[0019] 2. The clamping mechanism realizes the fixing of the nozzle sealing pressure through the cooperation of the shrink sleeve, slider, push spring, spring, pressure plate, clamping block, one-way sleeve, lateral groove, push sleeve, pull rope and threaded sleeve. The operator can adjust the position of the threaded sleeve so that the threaded sleeve is pressed on the push sleeve, and drive the slider to slide through the pull rope, thereby adjusting the position of the clamping block, and then changing the pressure of the spring, thereby changing the sealing strength.
[0020] 3. The receiving mechanism consists of a water tank, a hose and a water pump. It is designed to provide a stable water supply for the drone. By installing the water tank on the drone body, one end of the water pump is connected to the water tank and the other end is connected to the hose. The hose is connected to the fixed sleeve. The receiving mechanism can ensure that during the cleaning process, the water pump can continuously and stably provide water to the nozzle. This design not only improves the cleaning efficiency, but also ensures the spraying effect of the nozzle, so that the drone can efficiently complete the cleaning task of the photovoltaic panel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a drone for cleaning photovoltaic panels in the utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the installation mechanism in the utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 For the utility model Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of ;
[0024] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the nozzle in the utility model;
[0025] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the limit sleeve in the utility model.
[0026] In the figure: 1. UAV body; 2. gimbal; 3. fixing sleeve; 4. intermediate tube; 5. nozzle; 6. bellows; 7. spring; 8. sealing tube; 9. sealing ring; 10. limiting sleeve; 11. fitting spring; 12. hexagonal groove; 13. shrink sleeve; 14. slider; 15. push spring; 16. pressure plate; 17. block; 18. one-way sleeve; 19. lateral groove; 20. push sleeve; 21. pull rope; 22. threaded sleeve; 23. water tank; 24. hose; 25. water pump. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other. The present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.
[0028] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meanings as commonly understood by ordinary technicians in the technical field to which this application belongs.
[0029] In the present invention, unless otherwise specified, directions such as "up" and "down" are usually used in reference to the directions shown in the drawings, or in reference to the vertical, perpendicular or gravity direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" are usually used in reference to the left and right shown in the drawings; "inside" and "outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the outline of each component itself, but the above-mentioned directions are not used to limit the present invention.
[0030] See also Figure 1-5A photovoltaic panel cleaning drone comprises a drone body 1. The drone body 1 is provided with a mounting mechanism, which comprises a receiving mechanism, a universal frame 2, a fixing sleeve 3, a clamping mechanism, an intermediate tube 4, a nozzle 5, a bellows 6, a spring 7, a sealing tube 8 and a sealing ring 9. The universal frame 2 is mounted on the drone body 1, the fixing sleeve 3 is mounted on the universal frame 2, the receiving mechanism is mounted on the fixing sleeve 3, the clamping mechanism is cooperatively connected to the fixing sleeve 3 and the intermediate tube 4, the nozzle 5 is mounted on the intermediate tube 4, the two ends of the bellows 6 and the spring 7 are respectively connected to the intermediate tube 4 and the sealing tube 8, the sealing ring 9 is mounted on the fixing sleeve 3, and the sealing tube 8 is pressed on the sealing ring 9. A limit sleeve 10 is threadedly provided on the fixed sleeve 3, a plurality of fitting springs 11 are provided on the inner wall of the limit sleeve 10, the nozzle 5 is clamped on the plurality of fitting springs 11, the limit sleeve 10 abuts against the fixed sleeve 3, a hexagonal groove 12 is provided on the limit sleeve 10, the clamping mechanism includes a shrink sleeve 13 and a slider 14, the shrink sleeve 13 is installed on the fixed sleeve 3, the slider 14 is slidably connected to the shrink sleeve 13, a push spring 15 is provided on the slider 14, a pressure plate 16 is provided on the spring 7, a clamping block 17 is provided on the pressure plate 16, a one-way sleeve 18 is provided on the intermediate tube 4, and the clamping block 1 7 is stuck on the one-way sleeve 18, a lateral groove 19 is opened on the side wall of the fixed sleeve 3, a push sleeve 20 is slidably provided on the fixed sleeve 3, a pull rope 21 is provided on the slider 14, the pull rope 21 is connected to the push sleeve 20, a threaded sleeve 22 is threadedly provided on the fixed sleeve 3, the threaded sleeve 22 abuts on the push sleeve 20, the receiving mechanism includes a water tank 23, a hose 24 and a water pump 25, the water tank 23 is installed on the drone body 1, one end of the water pump 25 is connected to the water tank 23, the other end of the water pump 25 is connected to the hose 24, and the hose 24 is connected to the fixed sleeve 3.
[0031] In this embodiment, when it is necessary to replace different nozzles 5 according to different situations, first, one end of the sealing tube 8 of the nozzle 5 is passed through the fixed sleeve 3, and then the intermediate tube 4 is passed through the fitting spring 11 and then the one-way sleeve 18 is clamped on the clamping block 17, and then the sealing tube 8 is pressed on the sealing ring 9, and the corresponding sealing force is provided by the spring 7, thereby completing the sealing process. When it is necessary to install, it is only necessary to press inward with force, so the installation is relatively convenient. When it is necessary to adjust the position of the slider 14, the threaded sleeve 22 is adjusted so that the threaded sleeve 22 is pressed on the push sleeve 20, and then the slider 14 is driven to slide by the pull rope 21, and then the position of the clamping block 17 can be adjusted, thereby completing the adjustment of the pressure of the spring 7.
[0032] More specifically, when the photovoltaic panels need to be cleaned, the drone body 1 is first moved to the corresponding position, and then the universal mount 2 drives the nozzle 5 to make multi-directional adjustments, and then the water pump 25 drives water to be sprayed out of the water tank 23, thereby completing the cleaning process.
[0033] In summary, when the overall equipment is in use or running: when it is necessary to replace different nozzles 5 according to different situations, first pass one end of the sealing tube 8 of the nozzle 5 through the fixed sleeve 3, then make the intermediate tube 4 pass through the fitting spring 11 and then make the one-way sleeve 18 clamped on the clamping block 17, and then the sealing tube 8 is pressed on the sealing ring 9, and the corresponding sealing force is provided by the spring 7, thereby completing the sealing process. When it is necessary to install, you only need to press inward with force, so the installation is more convenient. When it is necessary to adjust the position of the slider 14, adjust the threaded sleeve 22 so that the threaded sleeve 22 is pressed on the push sleeve 20, and then drive the slider 14 to slide through the pull rope 21, and then the position of the clamping block 17 can be adjusted, thereby completing the adjustment of the pressure of the spring 7.
[0034] When the photovoltaic panels need to be cleaned, the drone body 1 is first moved to the corresponding position, and then the nozzle 5 is driven by the universal mount 2 to make multi-directional adjustments, and then the water pump 25 drives water to be sprayed out of the water tank 23, thereby completing the cleaning process.
[0035] In all the schemes mentioned above, the connection between two parts can be selected according to actual conditions by welding, bolt and nut matching connection, bolt or screw connection or other well-known connection methods, which are not described here one by one. In the above, all fixed connections are preferably welded. Although the embodiments of the utility model have been shown and described, it can be understood by ordinary technicians in this field that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the utility model. The scope of the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A photovoltaic panel cleaning drone, comprising a drone body (1), characterized in that: The drone body (1) is provided with a mounting mechanism, which comprises a receiving mechanism, a universal frame (2), a fixing sleeve (3), a clamping mechanism, an intermediate tube (4), a nozzle (5), a bellows (6), a spring (7), a sealing tube (8) and a sealing ring (9). The universal frame (2) is mounted on the drone body (1), the fixing sleeve (3) is mounted on the universal frame (2), the receiving mechanism is mounted on the fixing sleeve (3), the clamping mechanism is cooperatively connected to the fixing sleeve (3) and the intermediate tube (4), the nozzle (5) is mounted on the intermediate tube (4), the two ends of the bellows (6) and the spring (7) are respectively connected to the intermediate tube (4) and the sealing tube (8), the sealing ring (9) is mounted on the fixing sleeve (3), and the sealing tube (8) is pressed on the sealing ring (9).
2. The photovoltaic panel cleaning drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting sleeve (10) is threadedly provided on the fixing sleeve (3), a plurality of fitting springs (11) are provided on the inner wall of the limiting sleeve (10), and the nozzle (5) is clamped on the plurality of fitting springs (11).
3. The photovoltaic panel cleaning drone according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting sleeve (10) abuts against the fixing sleeve (3), and a hexagonal groove (12) is provided on the limiting sleeve (10).
4. The photovoltaic panel cleaning drone according to claim 3 is characterized by: The clamping mechanism comprises a shrink sleeve (13) and a slide block (14); the shrink sleeve (13) is mounted on the fixed sleeve (3); and the slide block (14) is slidably connected to the shrink sleeve (13).
5. The photovoltaic panel cleaning drone according to claim 4, characterized in that: The slider (14) is provided with a push spring (15), the spring (7) is provided with a pressure plate (16), the pressure plate (16) is provided with a clamping block (17), the intermediate tube (4) is provided with a one-way sleeve (18), and the clamping block (17) is clamped on the one-way sleeve (18).
6. The photovoltaic panel cleaning drone according to claim 5, characterized in that: A lateral groove (19) is provided on the side wall of the fixed sleeve (3), a push sleeve (20) is slidably provided on the fixed sleeve (3), a pull rope (21) is provided on the slider (14), and the pull rope (21) is connected to the push sleeve (20).
7. The photovoltaic panel cleaning drone according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixing sleeve (3) is threadedly provided with a threaded sleeve (22), and the threaded sleeve (22) abuts against the push sleeve (20).
8. The photovoltaic panel cleaning drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving mechanism comprises a water tank (23), a hose (24) and a water pump (25); the water tank (23) is mounted on the drone body (1); one end of the water pump (25) is connected to the water tank (23); the other end of the water pump (25) is connected to the hose (24); and the hose (24) is connected to the fixing sleeve (3).