Photovoltaic inspection equipment

By setting up a water tank and water pump system on the photovoltaic inspection drone, using infrared cameras to detect and spray water to clean up dust or impurities on the photovoltaic panels, the problem of untimely cleaning in the existing technology has been solved, the inspection efficiency has been improved and human resources have been saved.

CN223157027UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-25SHANDONG ANXIN POWER OPERATION & MAINTENANCE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421647870.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-12
Publication Date
2025-07-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-12

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Technical Problem

When existing photovoltaic inspection drones find dust or impurities covered with photovoltaic panels, they need to be manually cleaned, resulting in untimely cleaning and waste of manpower and material resources.

Method used

Set up a water tank and a water pump on the drone, detect dust or impurities through an infrared camera, use the water pump to spray water in the water tank, and adjust the water spray angle through an electric push rod to clean up the photovoltaic panel.

Benefits of technology

The timely cleaning of photovoltaic panels has been achieved, which saves cleaning time, improves inspection efficiency, and reduces the waste of human resources.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to photovoltaic inspection equipment which comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle, a plurality of connecting rods are arranged below the unmanned aerial vehicle, the bottoms of the connecting rods are fixedly connected with a supporting plate, a water tank is fixedly connected to the center of the upper portion of the supporting plate, a water inlet pipe is arranged on one side of the upper portion of the water tank, and a water outlet pipe is arranged on one side of the lower portion of the water tank. One end of the water outlet pipe is connected with a water pump, the other end of the water pump is connected with a water guide pipe, the bottom of the water guide pipe is connected with a telescopic water pipe, the bottom of the telescopic water pipe is connected into a water collecting plate, and mounting supports are arranged at the two ends of the water collecting plate. By arranging the water tank and the water pump, when the infrared camera finds that the photovoltaic panel is covered with dust or impurities, the water pump can pump out water in the water tank and spray the water on the photovoltaic panel, and the water collecting plate can be driven by the electric push rod to rotate to adjust the water spraying angle. Therefore, the photovoltaic panel can be cleaned in time when impurities or dust on the photovoltaic panel is found, and the cleaning time is saved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a photovoltaic inspection device, belonging to the technical field of photovoltaic inspection devices. Background Technique

[0002] Photovoltaic, that is, a photovoltaic power generation system, is a power generation system that uses the photovoltaic effect of semiconductor materials to convert solar radiant energy into electrical energy. The energy of the photovoltaic power generation system comes from the inexhaustible and renewable solar energy, which is a clean, safe and renewable energy source. The photovoltaic power generation process does not pollute the environment or damage the ecology.

[0003] For example, CN207725625U discloses a photovoltaic inspection drone, which can effectively inspect the electric field in a large range, and has a high inspection efficiency, greatly reducing the number of inspectors and inspection time required for a photovoltaic power station, saving the labor maintenance cost. At the same time, the drone can also efficiently cope with various complex ground environments and is not affected by ground obstacles, thus greatly improving the inspection efficiency and inspection quality. However, when the drone finds that the photovoltaic panel is blocked by sundries or covered with dust, it is necessary to arrange personnel to clean it again, which is not only not timely enough, but also wastes manpower and material resources. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a photovoltaic inspection device. By setting a water tank and a water pump, when the infrared camera finds that the photovoltaic panel is covered with dust or impurities, the water pump can pump out the water in the water tank and spray it on the photovoltaic panel, and the water collecting plate can rotate and adjust the spraying angle driven by the electric push rod, so that the photovoltaic panel can be cleaned in time when impurities or dust are found on the photovoltaic panel, saving the cleaning time, so as to solve the problems raised in the above background technique.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A photovoltaic inspection device includes a drone. A plurality of connecting rods are arranged below the drone, and the bottom of the connecting rods is fixedly connected with a tray. The center of the upper part of the tray is fixedly connected with a water tank. One side above the water tank is provided with a water inlet pipe, and one side below the water tank is provided with a water outlet pipe. One end of the water outlet pipe is connected with a water pump, and the other end of the water pump is connected with a water guide pipe. The bottom of the water guide pipe is connected with a telescopic water pipe, and the bottom of the telescopic water pipe is connected to the inside of a water collecting plate. Installation brackets are arranged at both ends of the water collecting plate, and the top ends of the installation brackets are fixedly connected with the bottom of the tray.

[0007] Further, a support rod is arranged on one side below the drone, and an infrared camera is arranged on one side below the support rod.

[0008] Further, the telescopic water pipe is arranged in a spiral shape. Connecting shafts are provided at the centers of both ends of the water collecting plate. The connecting shafts penetrate through the interior of the mounting bracket, and are rotatably connected inside the mounting bracket.

[0009] Further, a counterweight is provided on one side below the support plate, and the counterweight is arranged on the opposite side of the water collecting plate below the support plate.

[0010] Further, the water collecting plate is rectangular, and a plurality of spray nozzles are provided below the water collecting plate.

[0011] Further, a rotating support one is provided above the water collecting plate. The rotating support one is arranged on one side of the upper edge of the water collecting plate, and an electric push rod is connected inside the rotating support one.

[0012] Further, the top end of the electric push rod is connected to a rotating support two. The top end of the rotating support two is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate. Both ends of the electric push rod are rotatably connected inside the rotating support one and the rotating support two respectively.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0014] By providing a support plate and a water tank below the unmanned aerial vehicle, a water pump is connected to the water tank. When the infrared camera detects that the photovoltaic panel is covered with dust or impurities, the water pump can be started. The water pump guides the water in the water tank through the water guide pipe and the telescopic water pipe into the water collecting plate, so that the water is sprayed out from the spray nozzles to clean the photovoltaic panel. Moreover, a rotating support one is provided above the water collecting plate. When the electric push rod operates, the electric push rod can drive the water collecting plate and the spray nozzles to adjust the spraying angle, so that the spray nozzles spray water in a certain direction or rotate reciprocally to spray water, thereby facilitating the flushing of the photovoltaic panel. Furthermore, when impurities or dust on the photovoltaic panel are detected, the photovoltaic panel can be cleaned in time, saving the cleaning time. Description of the Drawings

[0015] The drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present utility model, and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the specific embodiments of the present utility model, they are used to explain the present utility model, and do not constitute a limitation to the present utility model.

[0016] Figure 1 is the front view of a photovoltaic inspection device of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is the side view of a photovoltaic inspection device of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 is a photovoltaic inspection device of the present utility model Figure 1 local enlarged view of area A therein;

[0019] Figure 4of a photovoltaic inspection device of the present utility model Figure 2 Partial enlarged view of area B in

[0020] Reference numerals in the figure: 1, unmanned aerial vehicle; 2, connecting rod; 3, support plate; 4, water tank; 5, water inlet pipe; 6, water outlet pipe; 7, water pump; 8, water guide pipe; 9, telescopic water pipe; 10, water collecting plate; 11, mounting bracket; 12, support rod; 13, infrared camera; 14, connecting shaft; 15, counterweight; 16, spray nozzle; 17, rotating support one; 18, electric push rod; 19, rotating support two. Specific embodiments

[0021] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Embodiment 1: Please refer to Figures 1 - 4 , the present utility model provides a technical solution:

[0023] A photovoltaic inspection device includes an unmanned aerial vehicle 1. A plurality of connecting rods 2 are provided below the unmanned aerial vehicle 1. The bottom of the connecting rod 2 is fixedly connected to a support plate 3. The center of the upper part of the support plate 3 is fixedly connected to a water tank 4. One side of the upper part of the water tank 4 is provided with a water inlet pipe 5. One side of the lower part of the water tank 4 is provided with a water outlet pipe 6. One end of the water outlet pipe 6 is connected to a water pump 7. The other end of the water pump 7 is connected to a water guide pipe 8. The bottom of the water guide pipe 8 is connected to a telescopic water pipe 9. The bottom of the telescopic water pipe 9 is connected to the inside of a water collecting plate 10. Mounting brackets 11 are provided at both ends of the water collecting plate 10. The top ends of the mounting brackets 11 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate 3.

[0024] Specifically, a support rod 12 is provided on one side below the unmanned aerial vehicle 1. An infrared camera 13 is provided on one side below the support rod 12. The telescopic water pipe 9 is arranged in a spiral shape. Connecting shafts 14 are provided at the centers of both ends of the water collecting plate 10. The connecting shafts 14 penetrate through the inside of the mounting brackets 11. The connecting shafts 14 are rotatably connected inside the mounting brackets 11. The telescopic water pipe 9 can be telescoped when the water collecting plate rotates, facilitating the rotation angle of the water collecting plate.

[0025] Specifically, a counterweight 15 is provided on one side below the pallet 3. The counterweight 15 is provided on the opposite side of the water collecting plate 10 below the pallet 3. The water collecting plate 10 is rectangular, and a number of spray nozzles 16 are provided below the water collecting plate 10. The counterweight can keep the weights on both sides of the pallet balanced, so that the UAV can be kept balanced. The spray nozzles can spray water on the photovoltaic panel, thus facilitating the cleaning of the photovoltaic panel by spraying water.

[0026] Embodiment 2: Please refer to Figure 2 、 Figure 4 This embodiment is different from Embodiment 1 in that: a rotating support 17 is provided above the water collecting plate 10. The rotating support 17 is provided on one side of the upper edge of the water collecting plate 10. An electric push rod 18 is connected inside the rotating support 17. The top end of the electric push rod 18 is connected to a rotating support 19. The top end of the rotating support 19 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the pallet 3. Both ends of the electric push rod 18 are rotatably connected inside the rotating support 17 and the rotating support 19 respectively. The electric push rod can drive the water collecting plate to rotate by an angle, so that the spraying angle of the spray nozzles can be adjusted.

[0027] Working principle of the present utility model: When in use, when the infrared camera detects that the photovoltaic panel is covered with dust or impurities, the water pump 7 can be started. The water pump 7 guides the water in the water tank 4 through the water guide pipe 8 and the telescopic water pipe 9 into the water collecting plate 10, so that the water is sprayed out from the spray nozzles 16 to clean the photovoltaic panel. And an electric push rod 18 is provided above the water collecting plate 10. When the electric push rod 18 operates, the electric push rod 18 can drive the water collecting plate 10 and the spray nozzles 16 to adjust the spraying angle, so that the spray nozzles 16 spray water in a certain direction or rotate reciprocally to spray water, thus facilitating the flushing of the photovoltaic panel. Furthermore, when impurities or dust on the photovoltaic panel are detected, the photovoltaic panel can be cleaned in time, saving the cleaning time.

[0028] For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the present utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of the present utility model, the present utility model can be implemented in other specific forms. Therefore, in any regard, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description. Therefore, it is intended to embrace all changes within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims in the present utility model. Any reference signs in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claimed rights.

[0029] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described according to embodiments, not every embodiment only contains an independent technical solution. This narrative way of the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic inspection device, comprising a drone (1), characterized in that: Below the unmanned aerial vehicle (1), there are several connecting rods (2). The bottom of the connecting rods (2) is fixedly connected to a support plate (3). In the center above the support plate (3), a water tank (4) is fixedly connected. On one side above the water tank (4), a water inlet pipe (5) is provided. On one side below the water tank (4), a water outlet pipe (6) is provided. One end of the water outlet pipe (6) is connected to a water pump (7). The other end of the water pump (7) is connected to a water guide pipe (8). The bottom of the water guide pipe (8) is connected to a telescopic water pipe (9). The bottom of the telescopic water pipe (9) is connected to the inside of a water collecting plate (10). At both ends of the water collecting plate (10), mounting brackets (11) are provided. The top ends of the mounting brackets (11) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate (3).

2. The photovoltaic inspection device according to claim 1, wherein: On one side below the unmanned aerial vehicle (1), a support rod (12) is provided. On one side below the support rod (12), an infrared camera (13) is provided.

3. A photovoltaic inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic water pipe (9) is arranged in a spiral shape. At the centers of both ends of the water collecting plate (10), a connecting shaft (14) is provided. The connecting shaft (14) passes through the inside of the mounting bracket (11). The connecting shaft (14) is rotatably connected inside the mounting bracket (11).

4. A photovoltaic inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: On one side below the support plate (3), a counterweight (15) is provided. The counterweight (15) is arranged on the opposite side of the water collecting plate (10) below the support plate (3).

5. The photovoltaic inspection device according to claim 1, wherein: The water collecting plate (10) is rectangular, and several spray nozzles (16) are provided below the water collecting plate (10).

6. The photovoltaic inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Above the water collecting plate (10), a rotating support one (17) is provided. The rotating support one (17) is arranged on one side of the upper edge of the water collecting plate (10). Inside the rotating support one (17), an electric push rod (18) is connected.

7. The photovoltaic inspection device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top end of the electric push rod (18) is connected to a rotating support two (19). The top end of the rotating support two (19) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate (3). Both ends of the electric push rod (18) are rotatably connected inside the rotating support one (17) and the rotating support two (19) respectively.

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