Photovoltaic panel cleaning device

By designing a photovoltaic panel cleaning device driven by a power mechanism, combining the water outlet, wiping and scrubbing part, the problem of low manual cleaning efficiency is solved, efficient cleaning is achieved, water stain residue is reduced, and component replacement is facilitated.

CN223113622UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-18CENT SOUTHERN CHINA ELECTRIC POWER DESIGN INST CHINA POWER ENG CONSULTING GROUP CORP
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Application Number
CN202422138131.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-02
Publication Date
2025-07-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-02

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Technical Problem

Existing photovoltaic panel cleaning devices rely on manual cleaning, which are costly and inefficient.

Method used

A photovoltaic panel cleaning device is designed, including a base, accommodation mechanism, a cleaning mechanism, a connecting rod, a connecting screw, a first slider and a power mechanism. The connecting screw is driven to rotate through the power mechanism to realize the left and right movement of the cleaning mechanism, and is equipped with a water outlet, a wiping part and a scrubbing part to jointly clean the photovoltaic panel.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of photovoltaic panel cleaning, reduces water stain residue, ensures cleaning effect, and facilitates replacement of cleaning parts through a detachable design.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a photovoltaic panel cleaning device which comprises a base, a containing mechanism, a cleaning mechanism, a connecting polish rod, a connecting lead screw, a first sliding block and a power mechanism. The base is located at the lower end of the photovoltaic panel; the two groups of accommodating mechanisms are located at the left end and the right end of the photovoltaic panel, and the accommodating mechanisms are provided with spaces for accommodating the photovoltaic panel; a threaded hole and a through hole for the connecting screw rod and the connecting polished rod to penetrate through are formed in the two first sliding blocks correspondingly, and the cleaning mechanism is fixedly arranged between the two first sliding blocks; the left end and the right end of the connecting lead screw are arranged in a containing mechanism, the end, away from the connecting lead screw, of the containing mechanism is provided with a power mechanism, and the power mechanism drives the connecting lead screw to rotate so as to drive the first sliding block and the cleaning mechanism to move left and right together. The water outlet part, the washing part and the wiping part are arranged and matched with one another, so that water stain residues are reduced, and the cleaning effect is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of cleaning devices, in particular to a cleaning device for photovoltaic panels. Background Technique

[0002] A photovoltaic panel, also known as a solar panel, is a device that directly generates electricity using sunlight and is mainly made of semiconductor materials such as silicon. The core part of a photovoltaic panel is a solar cell, which can convert sunlight into electrical energy.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to regularly clean the surface of photovoltaic panel components. However, the existing cleaning devices still rely on manual labor, which not only has high cleaning costs but also low cleaning efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to propose a new solution to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The utility model provides a cleaning device for photovoltaic panels, which can solve the problems in the prior art that manual cleaning is very inconvenient and also consumes a lot of time and energy.

[0006] The utility model provides a cleaning device for photovoltaic panels, including a base, a housing mechanism, a cleaning mechanism, a connecting optical rod, a connecting lead screw, a first slider, and a power mechanism;

[0007] The base is located at the lower end of the photovoltaic panel;

[0008] Two groups of the housing mechanisms are located at the left and right ends of the photovoltaic panel, and a space for accommodating the photovoltaic panel is provided on the housing mechanism;

[0009] Threaded holes and through holes for the connecting lead screw and the connecting optical rod to pass through are respectively formed in the two first sliders, and the cleaning mechanism is fixedly arranged between the two first sliders;

[0010] The left and right ends of the connecting lead screw are arranged in the housing mechanism, and one end of the housing mechanism far from the connecting lead screw is provided with a power mechanism. The power mechanism drives the connecting lead screw to rotate, thereby driving the first slider and the cleaning mechanism to move left and right together;

[0011] The connecting optical rod is arranged in parallel with the connecting lead screw, and the left and right ends of the connecting optical rod are fixedly arranged on the housing mechanism;

[0012] The cleaning mechanism includes a cleaning plate fixedly connected to the first slider and a water outlet part, a wiping part, and a scrubbing part sequentially arranged on the lower surface of the cleaning plate. The wiping part and the scrubbing part can both move back and forth relative to the cleaning plate. Among them, the water outlet part is used to spray a cleaning liquid onto the surface of the photovoltaic panel, the wiping part is used to remove stubborn stains on the photovoltaic panel, and the scrubbing part is used to clean the stains remaining on the surface of the photovoltaic panel.

[0013] Furthermore, a detachable auxiliary pressing mechanism is provided on the lower surface of the first slider. The auxiliary pressing mechanism includes a fastening rod, a fastening plate, and a running wheel. The fastening rod includes a main body portion of the fastening rod and a handle portion located at the lower end of the main body portion of the fastening rod. The diameter of the handle portion is greater than the diameter of the main body portion of the fastening rod. An external thread is provided at the upper end of the fastening rod. A threaded groove matching the external thread is formed in the first slider. The fastening plate is sleeved in the main body portion of the fastening rod. A plurality of rotatable running wheels that can abut against the lower surface of the photovoltaic panel are embedded at the top of the fastening plate.

[0014] Furthermore, a single set of the accommodating mechanism includes an end plate, a bottom plate, and a side plate. The bottom plate is detachably fixed to the bottom end of the end plate through a plurality of screw rods. The side plate is fixedly provided on the side wall of the end plate. The side plate and the bottom plate are arranged in parallel. The distance between the side plate and the bottom plate matches the height of the photovoltaic panel. The side plate is located below the connecting screw rod and the connecting optical rod.

[0015] Furthermore, the water outlet portion includes a water outlet pipe provided at the bottom of the cleaning plate and at least one spray head spaced on the water outlet pipe. A plurality of fastening rings for clamping and fixing the water outlet pipe are spaced at the bottom of the cleaning plate. A water tank is provided at the end of the water outlet pipe. A centrifugal pump for providing power is provided in the water tank. The end of the water outlet pipe is connected to the centrifugal pump.

[0016] Furthermore, the wiping portion includes a second slider and a cleaning brush. The second slider can slide along the cleaning plate. A detachable cleaning brush is pasted on the side of the second slider away from the cleaning plate.

[0017] Furthermore, the scrubbing portion includes a third slider and a sponge. The third slider can slide along the cleaning plate. A detachable sponge is pasted on the side of the third slider away from the cleaning plate.

[0018] Furthermore, two parallel first grooves and second grooves are provided at the bottom of the cleaning plate. First protrusions and second protrusions that are in concave-convex fit with the first grooves and the second grooves are respectively provided on the second slider and the third slider.

[0019] Furthermore, first electric telescopic rods and second electric telescopic rods that reciprocate along the first grooves and the second grooves are respectively fixedly provided at the ends of the second slider and the third slider. The supporting portions of the first electric telescopic rods and the second electric telescopic rods are respectively fixedly provided in a first fixing block and a second fixing block. The first fixing block and the second fixing block are both fixedly provided at one end of the first slider away from the cleaning plate. Through holes for the first electric telescopic rods and the second electric telescopic rods to pass through are formed in the first slider.

[0020] Furthermore, the base includes a pillar and a substrate that are fixedly connected to each other, and the upper end of the pillar is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the photovoltaic panel.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0022] 1. The present utility model drives the cleaning mechanism to move left and right by setting a first slider, a connecting lead screw, a connecting optical rod and a power mechanism. In addition, by setting a water outlet part, a scrubbing part and a wiping part in the cleaning mechanism, and driving the scrubbing part and the wiping part to move back and forth along the photovoltaic panel. During the cleaning process, first, the water outlet part sprays out water, then the wiping part cleans the stubborn stains on the surface of the photovoltaic panel, and finally the scrubbing part cleans the remaining stains on the surface of the photovoltaic panel. Through the cooperation of the three, the water stain residue is reduced and the cleaning effect is improved;

[0023] 2. The present utility model sets an auxiliary pressing mechanism composed of a fastening rod, a fastening plate and a running wheel, which ensures the stability of the first slider during the movement along the connecting lead screw and the connecting optical rod;

[0024] 3. The present utility model sets a detachable sponge and a cleaning brush, which is convenient for timely replacement in the later stage;

[0025] 4. The bottom plate of the present utility model is fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the end plate through multiple screws, and then the side plate, the bottom plate and the end plate provide a space for accommodating the installation of the photovoltaic panel. By setting the screws, it is convenient to fix the photovoltaic panel in the cleaning device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the cleaning device of the present utility model plus the photovoltaic panel;

[0027] Figure 2 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the cleaning device of the present utility model removing the base;

[0028] Figure 3 is the structural schematic diagram of the cleaning mechanism of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 is the structural schematic diagram of the cleaning plate of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 is the structural schematic diagram of the wiping part of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 is the structural schematic diagram of the auxiliary pressing mechanism of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 7 is the structural schematic diagram of the fastening rod of the present utility model;

[0033] Reference numerals: 1, base; 11, support pillar; 12, base plate; 2, accommodating mechanism; 21, end plate; 22, bottom plate; 23, side plate; 24, screw; 3, cleaning mechanism; 31, cleaning plate; 311, first groove; 312, second groove; 313, fastening ring; 32, water outlet part; 321, water outlet pipe; 322, nozzle; 323, water tank; 33, wiping part; 331, second slider; 332, cleaning brush; 333, first protrusion; 34, scrubbing part; 341, third slider; 342, sponge; 343, second protrusion; 4, connecting optical rod; 5, connecting lead screw; 6, first slider; 71, power mechanism; 72, first electric telescopic rod; 73, second electric telescopic rod; 74, first fixing block; 75, second fixing block; 8, auxiliary pressing mechanism; 81, fastening rod; 811, main body part of fastening rod; 812, handle part; 82, fastening plate; 83, road wheel; 9, photovoltaic panel. Detailed implementation mode

[0034] In order to further understand the content, features and effects of the present utility model, the following embodiments are given and are described in detail in conjunction with the attached Figures 1 to 7 as follows.

[0035] As Figures 1 to 7 shown, the present utility model provides a cleaning device for a photovoltaic panel, comprising a base 1, an accommodating mechanism 2, a cleaning mechanism 3, a connecting optical rod 4, a connecting lead screw 5, a first slider 6 and a power mechanism 71; the base 1 is located at the lower end of the photovoltaic panel 9 and is located at the exact middle position of the photovoltaic panel 9;

[0036] Two groups of the accommodating mechanisms 2 are symmetrically arranged at the left and right ends of the photovoltaic panel 9, and a space for accommodating the photovoltaic panel 9 is provided on the accommodating mechanism 2;

[0037] Threaded holes and through holes for the connecting lead screw 5 and the connecting optical rod 4 to pass through are respectively formed in the two first sliders 6, and the cleaning mechanism 3 is fixedly arranged between the two first sliders 6;

[0038] The left and right ends of the connecting lead screw 5 are arranged in the accommodating mechanism 2, and a power mechanism 71 is arranged at one end of the accommodating mechanism 2 far away from the connecting lead screw 5. The power mechanism 71 drives the connecting lead screw 5 to rotate, thereby driving the first slider 6 and the cleaning mechanism 3 to move left and right together. The connecting optical rod 4 plays a role of guiding and balancing, and the power mechanism 71 is a motor;

[0039] The connecting optical rod 4 is arranged parallel to the connecting lead screw 5, and both the left and right ends of the connecting optical rod 4 are fixedly arranged on the end plate 21 of the accommodating mechanism 2;

[0040] The cleaning mechanism 3 includes a cleaning plate 31 fixedly connected to the first slider 6, and a water outlet part 32, a wiping part 33, and a scrubbing part 34 sequentially arranged on the lower surface of the cleaning plate 31. The wiping part 33 and the scrubbing part 34 can move back and forth relative to the cleaning plate 31. Among them Figure 1 the x-axis is the above-mentioned left-right direction, the y-axis is the front-back direction. The water outlet part 32 is used to spray cleaning liquid onto the surface of the photovoltaic panel 9. The wiping part 33 is used to remove stubborn stains on the photovoltaic panel 9. The scrubbing part 34 is used to clean the stains remaining on the surface of the photovoltaic panel.

[0041] In the present utility model, a first slider, a connecting lead screw, a connecting optical rod, and a power mechanism are provided to drive the cleaning mechanism to move left and right. In addition, a water outlet part, a scrubbing part, and a wiping part are arranged in the cleaning mechanism. The scrubbing part and the wiping part move back and forth along the photovoltaic panel. During the cleaning process, first, the water outlet part sprays water, then the wiping part cleans the stubborn stains on the surface of the photovoltaic panel, and finally the scrubbing part cleans the stains remaining on the surface of the photovoltaic panel. Through the cooperation of the three, the water stain residue is reduced and the cleaning effect is improved.

[0042] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 、 6 and shown in 7, a detachable auxiliary pressing mechanism 8 is arranged on the lower surface of the first slider 6. The auxiliary pressing mechanism 8 includes a fastening rod 81, a fastening plate 82, and a running wheel 83. The fastening rod 81 includes a fastening rod main body part 811 and a handle part 812 located at its lower end. The diameter of the handle part 812 is larger than the diameter of the fastening rod main body part 811. An external thread is arranged at the upper end of the fastening rod 81. A threaded groove matching the external thread is opened in the first slider 6. The fastening plate 82 is sleeved on the fastening rod main body part 811. Three rotatable running wheels 83 that can be in contact and cooperate with the lower surface of the photovoltaic panel 9 are embedded at the top of the fastening plate 82. The running wheels 83 protrude a certain distance from the surface of the fastening plate 82. The present utility model can realize the disassembly of the whole auxiliary pressing mechanism 8 by rotating the handle part 812. In addition, by arranging the auxiliary pressing mechanism composed of a fastening rod, a fastening plate, and a running wheel, the stability of the first slider during the movement along the connecting lead screw and the connecting optical rod is ensured.

[0043] In this embodiment, as Figure 2As shown, a single set of the accommodating mechanism 2 includes an end plate 21, a bottom plate 22, and a side plate 23. The bottom plate 22 is detachably fixed to the bottom end of the end plate 21 by two front and rear screw rods 24. The side plate 23 is fixedly arranged on the side wall of the end plate 21. The side plate 23 and the bottom plate 22 are arranged in parallel. The distance between the side plate 23 and the bottom plate 22 matches the height of the photovoltaic panel 9. The side plate 23 is located below the connecting screw rod 5 and the connecting optical rod 4. The area of the bottom plate 22 is larger than that of the side plate 23. Two sets of the accommodating mechanisms 2 on the left and right are symmetrically arranged so as to just fit the photovoltaic panel 9.

[0044] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 and 4 shown, the water outlet part 32 includes a water outlet pipe 321 arranged at the bottom of the cleaning plate 31 and at least one nozzle 322 spaced on the water outlet pipe 321. A plurality of fastening rings 313 for clamping and fixing the water outlet pipe 321 are spaced on the bottom of the cleaning plate 31. A water tank 323 is arranged at the end of the water outlet pipe 321. A centrifugal pump for providing power is arranged in the water tank 323. The end of the water outlet pipe 321 is connected to the centrifugal pump.

[0045] In this embodiment, as Figure 5 shown, the wiping part 33 includes a second slider 331 and a cleaning brush 332. The second slider 331 can slide back and forth along the cleaning plate 31. A detachable cleaning brush 332 is pasted on the side of the second slider 331 away from the cleaning plate 31.

[0046] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, the scrubbing part 34 includes a third slider 341 and a sponge 342. The third slider 341 can slide back and forth along the cleaning plate 31. A detachable sponge 342 is pasted on the side of the third slider 341 away from the cleaning plate 31. By providing the detachable sponge 342 and the cleaning brush 332, the present utility model facilitates timely replacement in the later stage.

[0047] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, two parallel first grooves 311 and second grooves 312 are arranged at the bottom of the cleaning plate 31. First protrusions 333 and second protrusions 343 which are in concave-convex fit with the first grooves 311 and the second grooves 312 are respectively arranged on the second slider 331 and the third slider 341. In this embodiment, the shapes of the first grooves 311 and the second grooves 312 are dovetail-shaped. Of course, a T-shaped one can also be used instead.

[0048] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 and 5As shown, at the end parts of the second slider 331 and the third slider 341, a first electric telescopic rod 72 and a second electric telescopic rod 73 that reciprocate along the first groove 311 and the second groove 312 are respectively fixedly arranged. The supporting parts of the first electric telescopic rod 72 and the second electric telescopic rod 73 are respectively fixedly arranged in a first fixing block 74 and a second fixing block 75. Both the first fixing block 74 and the second fixing block 75 are fixedly arranged at one end of the first slider 6 far from the cleaning plate 31 by welding. A through hole for the first electric telescopic rod 72 and the second electric telescopic rod 73 to penetrate is formed in the first slider 6. Both the first electric telescopic rod 72 and the second electric telescopic rod 73 include a telescopic rod part and a supporting part. Among them, the part connected to the end of the second slider 331 and the third slider 341 is the telescopic rod part. A single-chip microcomputer is arranged in the first fixing block 74. By setting parameters for the single-chip microcomputer, the working processes of the centrifugal pump, the first electric telescopic rod 72, and the second electric telescopic rod 73 are periodically and sequentially controlled. After the cleaning is completed, the sponge 342 and the cleaning brush 332 can be removed, cleaned, and then the photovoltaic panel 9 is finally cleaned by spraying a cleaning liquid through the nozzle 322.

[0049] In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the base 1 includes a pillar 11 and a base plate 12 that are fixedly connected to each other. The upper end of the pillar 11 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the photovoltaic panel 9. An angle adjustment bracket can also be arranged on the pillar 11 to facilitate the adjustment of the angle of the photovoltaic panel 9.

[0050] The above-mentioned utility model of the present invention only expresses the implementation manners of the embodiments of the present utility model, and thus cannot be construed as a limitation on the scope of the utility model patent, nor is it a limitation on the structure of the embodiments of the present utility model in any form. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the embodiments of the present utility model, several changes and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the embodiments of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic panel cleaning device, characterized in that: It includes a base (1), a containing mechanism (2), a cleaning mechanism (3), a connecting optical rod (4), a connecting lead screw (5), a first slider (6), and a power mechanism (71); The base (1) is located at the lower end of the photovoltaic panel (9); Two groups of the containing mechanisms (2) are located at the left and right ends of the photovoltaic panel (9), and a space for accommodating the photovoltaic panel (9) is provided on the containing mechanism (2); Threaded holes and through holes for the connecting lead screw (5) and the connecting optical rod (4) to pass through are respectively formed in the two first sliders (6), and the cleaning mechanism (3) is fixedly arranged between the two first sliders (6); The left and right ends of the connecting lead screw (5) are arranged in the containing mechanism (2), and one end of the containing mechanism (2) far from the connecting lead screw (5) is arranged on the power mechanism (71). The power mechanism (71) drives the connecting lead screw (5) to rotate, thereby driving the first slider (6) and the cleaning mechanism (3) to move left and right together; The connecting optical rod (4) is arranged in parallel with the connecting lead screw (5), and the left and right ends of the connecting optical rod (4) are fixedly arranged on the containing mechanism (2); The cleaning mechanism (3) includes a cleaning plate (31) fixedly connected to the first slider (6), and a water outlet part (32), a wiping part (33), and a scrubbing part (34) sequentially arranged on the lower surface of the cleaning plate (31). The wiping part (33) and the scrubbing part (34) can move back and forth relative to the cleaning plate (31). Among them, the water outlet part (32) is used to spray cleaning liquid onto the surface of the photovoltaic panel (9), the wiping part (33) is used to remove stubborn stains on the photovoltaic panel (9), and the scrubbing part (34) is used to clean the stains remaining on the surface of the photovoltaic panel.

2. The photovoltaic panel cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein: A detachable auxiliary pressing mechanism (8) is arranged on the lower surface of the first slider (6). The auxiliary pressing mechanism (8) includes a fastening rod (81), a fastening plate (82), and a running wheel (83). The fastening rod (81) includes a fastening rod main body part (811) and a handle part (812) located at the lower end of the fastening rod main body part (811). The diameter of the handle part (812) is larger than the diameter of the fastening rod main body part (811). An external thread is arranged at the upper end of the fastening rod (81), and a thread groove matching the external thread is formed in the first slider (6). The fastening plate (82) is sleeved in the fastening rod main body part (811), and a plurality of rotatable running wheels (83) that can be in abutting cooperation with the lower surface of the photovoltaic panel (9) are embedded at the top of the fastening plate (82).

3. The photovoltaic panel cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein: A single group of the containing mechanism (2) includes an end plate (21), a bottom plate (22), and a side plate (23). The bottom plate (22) is detachably fixed to the bottom end of the end plate (21) through a plurality of screw rods (24). The side plate (23) is fixedly arranged on the side wall of the end plate (21). The side plate (23) and the bottom plate (22) are arranged in parallel, and the distance between the side plate (23) and the bottom plate (22) matches the height of the photovoltaic panel (9). The side plate (23) is located below the connecting lead screw (5) and the connecting optical rod (4).

4. The photovoltaic panel cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein: The water outlet part (32) includes a water outlet pipe (321) arranged at the bottom of the cleaning plate (31) and at least one nozzle (322) spacedly arranged on the water outlet pipe (321). A plurality of fastening rings (313) for clamping and fixing the water outlet pipe (321) are spacedly arranged at the bottom of the cleaning plate (31). A water tank (323) is arranged at the end of the water outlet pipe (321). A centrifugal pump for providing power is arranged in the water tank (323), and the end of the water outlet pipe (321) is connected to the centrifugal pump.

5. The photovoltaic panel cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The wiping part (33) includes a second slider (331) and a cleaning brush (332). The second slider (331) can slide along the cleaning plate (31), and a detachable cleaning brush (332) is pasted on the side of the second slider (331) away from the cleaning plate (31).

6. The photovoltaic panel cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The scrubbing part (34) includes a third slider (341) and a sponge (342). The third slider (341) can slide along the cleaning plate (31), and a detachable sponge (342) is pasted on the side of the third slider (341) away from the cleaning plate (31).

7. The photovoltaic panel cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that: Two parallel first grooves (311) and second grooves (312) are arranged at the bottom of the cleaning plate (31). First protrusions (333) and second protrusions (343) which are in concave-convex fit with the first grooves (311) and second grooves (312) are respectively arranged on the second slider (331) and the third slider (341).

8. The photovoltaic panel cleaning device according to claim 7, wherein: First electric telescopic rods (72) and second electric telescopic rods (73) that reciprocate along the first grooves (311) and second grooves (312) are respectively fixedly arranged at the ends of the second slider (331) and the third slider (341). The supporting parts of the first electric telescopic rods (72) and the second electric telescopic rods (73) are respectively fixedly arranged in a first fixing block (74) and a second fixing block (75). Both the first fixing block (74) and the second fixing block (75) are fixedly arranged at one end of the first slider (6) away from the cleaning plate (31). Through holes for the first electric telescopic rods (72) and the second electric telescopic rods (73) to pass through are formed in the first slider (6).

9. The photovoltaic panel cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein: The base (1) includes a pillar (11) and a base plate (12) that are fixedly connected to each other. The upper end of the pillar (11) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the photovoltaic panel (9).

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