Photovoltaic cleaning robot
By combining cleaning methods of cleaning brushes and rollers and using solar power supply, the problem of traditional photovoltaic cleaning robots being unable to completely remove stubborn stains and relying on external power supplies is achieved, achieving efficient and energy-saving photovoltaic panel cleaning effect.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422472926.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-14
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-08
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-14
AI Technical Summary
Traditional photovoltaic cleaning robots cannot completely remove stubborn stains and rely on external power supplies, which increases the cost of use, especially in remote areas.
A photovoltaic cleaning robot is designed, combining a cleaning brush and a roller for cleaning, powered by solar energy, equipped with a sealed collection chamber and fan blade suction, supplemented by a wet cleaning function to ensure the thorough cleaning of the surface of the photovoltaic panel.
It realizes efficient cleaning of the surface of photovoltaic panels, reduces dependence on external power supplies, reduces operating costs, and can work normally in remote areas.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of cleaning robot design, in particular to a photovoltaic cleaning robot. Background Art
[0002] Cleaning robots are automated devices primarily used to remove dust, debris, and other items from floors and other surfaces. These robots are widely used in homes, offices, public spaces, and even industrial settings. In recent years, with the widespread adoption and development of solar energy technology, photovoltaic cleaning robots have emerged. These robots are specifically designed to remove dust and dirt from photovoltaic panels to ensure their photoelectric conversion efficiency. They also use solar energy or other energy-saving methods to significantly reduce operating costs.
[0003] However, traditional photovoltaic cleaning robots usually rely only on simple brushes or scrapers for cleaning, which cannot completely remove stubborn stains and still need to rely on external power supply, which not only increases the cost of use but is also difficult to implement in remote areas. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the utility model provides a photovoltaic cleaning robot with a better cleaning method.
[0005] A photovoltaic cleaning robot comprises a charging cabin and a cleaning robot accommodated below the charging cabin, wherein a photovoltaic panel is arranged on the top of the charging cabin, a battery and a charging column are arranged inside the charging cabin below the photovoltaic panel, the battery relies on the photovoltaic panel to store electricity, the charging column is located at the bottom of the battery and is connected to the battery, the cleaning robot comprises a shell for loading various components, a power receiving column abutting the charging column is arranged on the top of the shell, a sealing cover is embedded in the rear side of the top of the shell, a dual-axis motor is arranged at the lower part of the shell, moving wheels are arranged on the output shafts of the dual-axis motors, a ball bearing is rotatably arranged on the rear side of the bottom of the charging cabin, motor I is arranged on both sides of the lower part of the shell, cleaning brushes located at the bottom of the shell are arranged on the output shafts of the two motors I, a fixed frame is arranged in the middle of the lower part of the shell, rollers are rotatably arranged on both sides of the fixed frame, the two rollers are compactly arranged, and the rollers are driven to operate by a driving group, motor II is arranged at the rear side of the top of the sealing cover, and fan blades located at the bottom of the sealing cover are arranged on the output shaft of motor II.
[0006] Furthermore, a collection chamber is provided in the upper inner portion of the shell for collecting cleaning impurities generated during the operation of the drum, and a sealing cover is used to seal the collection chamber.
[0007] Furthermore, a driving group for driving the roller is provided on one side of the fixed frame, and the driving group includes a fixed shell arranged on one side of the fixed frame, a motor III is provided on the outside of the fixed shell, and a gear I located in the fixed shell is provided on the output shaft of the motor III. The gear I is connected to one end of the roller, and a gear II is rotatably provided in the fixed shell to engage with the gear I. The gear II and the outside of the other roller are both provided with pulleys in the same straight line, and a drive belt is rotatably sleeved between the two pulleys.
[0008] Furthermore, an interface is provided on the front side of the top of the shell, and a screw cover is provided on the outside of the interface.
[0009] Furthermore, a storage cavity for storing cleaning liquid is opened in the front inner portion of the shell, and the interface of the shell is communicated with the storage cavity.
[0010] Furthermore, an auxiliary group for assisting cleaning is provided at the front of the shell, and the auxiliary group includes a water pipe symmetrically arranged on the front side of the interior of the shell and passing through the storage cavity. A ring pad is glued to the front side of the lower part of the shell, a hook pad is attached to the bottom of the ring pad, and a cotton block is glued in the center of the top of the hook pad, and the cotton block is located at the bottom of the symmetrical water pipe.
[0011] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: 1. The combined use of the cleaning brush and the roller can effectively remove dust and impurities on the surface of the photovoltaic panel. At the same time, the suction force generated by the fan blades driven by motor II further enhances the cleaning effect and ensures the cleanliness of the photovoltaic panel surface. The photovoltaic panel on the top of the charging cabin uses solar energy to charge the battery, reducing dependence on external power supply.
[0012] 2. Cleaning liquid can be injected through the interface on the front side of the top of the shell. The cleaning liquid is transported to the cotton pad through the water pipe. The moistened cotton pad can wipe the surface of the photovoltaic panel, which is suitable for cleaning needs in different situations. The moving wheels driven by the dual-axis motor ensure the smooth movement of the cleaning robot on the photovoltaic panel. The ball bearing makes the cleaning robot smoother when entering and exiting the charging cabin, reducing wear and tear on the machine.
[0013] 3. The collection chamber enclosed by the sealing cover can effectively prevent the escape of dust and impurities, keeping the environment clean and sanitary; at the same time, the fan blades driven by motor II can achieve the exhaust effect, maintain the ventilation state inside the machine, which is conducive to the long-term stable operation of the machine. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the photovoltaic panel, battery, charging column and other components of the utility model.
[0016] Figure 3It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the sealing cover, dual-axis motor, moving wheel and other components of the utility model.
[0017] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the sealing cover, motor I and cleaning brush components of the utility model.
[0018] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the fixing frame, roller and fixing shell of the utility model.
[0019] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the components such as gear I, gear II and pulley of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the water pipe, annular pad, and hook pad components of the utility model. Reference numerals: 1: Charging chamber, 101: Collection chamber, 102: Storage chamber, 2: Photovoltaic panel, 3: Battery, 4: Charging column, 5: Housing, 6: Power connection column, 7: Screw cap, 8: Sealing cap, 9: Dual-axis motor, 10: Moving wheel, 11: Ball bearing, 12: Motor I, 13: Cleaning brush, 14: Fixed frame, 1401: Drum, 1402: Motor II, 1403: Fan blade, 15: Fixed housing, 16: Motor III, 17: Gear I, 18: Gear II, 19: Pulley, 20: Drive belt, 21: Water pipe, 22: Annular pad, 23: Hook pad, 24: Cotton block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0022] Embodiment: A photovoltaic cleaning robot, such as Figures 1 to 7As shown, it includes a charging cabin 1, which provides charging and shelter for the photovoltaic cleaning robot, ensuring that the robot can automatically return to charge after completing the cleaning task, and the cleaning robot accommodated in the lower part of the charging cabin 1. A photovoltaic panel 2 is provided on the top of the charging cabin 1. The photovoltaic panel 2 converts solar energy into electrical energy to charge the battery 3, so that the cleaning robot can use solar power for energy saving and environmental protection. The battery 3 and the charging column 4 are provided below the photovoltaic panel 2 inside the charging cabin 1. The battery 3 stores the electrical energy converted by the photovoltaic panel 2 and provides continuous power support for various operations of the cleaning robot. The charging column 4 is located at the bottom of the battery 3 and is connected to it. The cleaning robot includes a charging station for loading various parts. The shell 5 of the component protects the internal components from the external environment and provides structural support. A collection chamber 101 is provided on the upper part of the shell 5 for collecting cleaning impurities generated when the roller 1401 is in operation. An interface is provided on the front side of the top of the shell 5, and a screw cap 7 is provided on the outside of the interface to provide an inlet for the cleaning liquid and prevent leakage of the cleaning liquid. A storage chamber 102 for storing the cleaning liquid is provided on the front part of the shell 5, and the interface of the shell 5 is connected to the storage chamber 102. The storage chamber 102 is used to store the cleaning liquid and transport it to the cotton block 24 through the water pipe 21. A power connection column 6 is provided on the top of the shell 5 to abut against the charging column 4 to realize automatic charging and ensure that the robot is in a state of In the active state, a sealing cover 8 is embedded in the top rear side of the shell 5. The sealing cover 8 is used to close the collection chamber 101 to prevent dust and impurities from escaping during the collection process and keep the environment clean. A dual-axis motor 9 is provided at the lower part of the shell 5. Moving wheels 10 are provided on the output shafts of the dual-axis motor 9. The dual-axis motor 9 drives the cleaning robot to move smoothly on the surface of the photovoltaic panel 2. A ball bearing 11 is provided for rotation at the rear side of the bottom of the charging cabin 1. The ball bearing 11 helps the cleaning robot to dock more smoothly near the charging column 4 when entering and exiting the charging cabin 1. Motors Ⅰ 12 are provided on both sides of the lower part of the shell 5. Cleaning brushes 13 located at the bottom of the shell 5 are provided on the output shafts of the two motors Ⅰ 12. Machine I 12 drives the cleaning brush 13 to rotate, and the cleaning brush 13 contacts the surface of the photovoltaic panel 2, sweeping the dust and dirt on the surface to the center, preparing for collection by the roller 1401, and sweeping the dust and dirt on the surface of the photovoltaic panel 2 to the center. A fixed frame 14 is provided in the center of the lower part of the outer shell 5, and rollers 1401 are rotatably provided on both sides of the fixed frame 14. The two rollers 1401 are compactly arranged, and the roller 1401 rolls up the dust and impurities swept to the center by the cleaning brush 13 and sends them into the collection chamber 101. The roller 1401 is driven to operate by the driving group, and a motor II 1402 is provided on the rear side of the top of the sealing cover 8. The fan blade 1403 located at the bottom of the sealing cover 8 is provided on the output shaft of the motor II 1402.
[0023] like Figures 6 and 7As shown, a driving group for driving the roller 1401 is provided on one side of the fixed frame 14, and the driving group includes a fixed shell 15 arranged on one side of the fixed frame 14, and a motor III 16 is provided on the outside of the fixed shell 15. A gear I 17 located in the fixed shell 15 is provided on the output shaft of the motor III 16, and drives the roller 1401 to rotate synchronously by engaging with the gear II 18. The gear I 17 is connected to the end of one roller 1401, and a gear II 18 engaged with the gear I 17 is rotatably provided in the fixed shell 15. The gear II 18 and the outside of the other roller 1401 are both provided with pulleys 19 in the same straight line, and a driving belt 20 is rotatably sleeved between the two pulleys 19 to realize the synchronous rotation of the roller 1401.
[0024] like Figure 7 As shown, the front of the shell 5 is provided with an auxiliary group for auxiliary cleaning, and the auxiliary group includes a water pipe 21 symmetrically arranged on the front side of the inner side of the shell 5 and passing through the storage cavity 102, which transports the cleaning liquid to the cotton block 24 to achieve wet cleaning. A ring pad 22 is glued to the front side of the lower part of the inner side of the shell 5 to provide support for the cotton block 24. A hook pad 23 is attached to the bottom of the ring pad 22 to provide cleaning liquid adsorption and wiping functions. A cotton block 24 is glued to the center of the top of the hook pad 23. The cotton block 24 is located at the bottom of the symmetrical water pipe 21. The cotton block 24 absorbs the cleaning liquid and wipes the surface of the photovoltaic panel 2 during movement, further improving the cleaning effect.
[0025] When in use, a photovoltaic panel 2 is installed on the top of the charging cabin 1 of the photovoltaic cleaning robot. When sunlight shines, the photovoltaic panel 2 converts solar energy into electrical energy and transmits it to the battery 3 located below the photovoltaic panel 2 through the internal circuit for storage. A charging column 4 is provided inside the charging cabin 1, and the charging column 4 is connected to the battery 3. When the cleaning robot returns to the charging cabin 1, the power connection column 6 on the top of the cleaning robot shell 5 contacts the charging column 4 to achieve automatic charging. When the cleaning robot is fully charged, it can be started by a preset program or remote control command. After starting, the dual-axis motor 9 drives the moving wheels 10 of the cleaning robot to enable it to move freely on the photovoltaic panel 2. The cleaning robot moves on the surface of the photovoltaic panel 2 through the moving wheels 10. The moving wheel 10 is driven by a dual-axis motor 9 to ensure that the robot can slide smoothly on the photovoltaic panel 2. At the same time, the cleaning brushes 13 located on both sides of the bottom of the shell 5 are driven to rotate by the motor I 12. The cleaning brushes 13 are in contact with the surface of the photovoltaic panel 2, sweeping the dust and dirt on the surface to the center. The dust and impurities swept down are collected by the roller 1401. The roller 1401 is located in the fixed frame 14 at the lower center of the shell 5 and is driven by the drive group. The drive group includes a motor III 16 in the fixed shell 15 and a gear I 17 thereon. The gear I 17 is connected to the end of one roller 1401 and drives the other roller 1401 to rotate synchronously through the gear II 18 meshing with it. When the roller 1401 rotates, it can The dust and impurities swept down are drawn in and then collected through the collection chamber 101 at the upper part of the shell 5. The collection chamber 101 is closed by a sealing cover 8 to prevent dust from escaping. In order to enhance the cleaning effect, the motor II 1402 embedded in the rear side of the top of the shell 5 drives the fan blades 1403 to rotate, generating suction to help suck the dust and impurities into the collection chamber 101. At the same time, the rotation of the fan blades 1403 also plays the role of exhausting air to keep the inside of the machine ventilated. If wet cleaning is required, cleaning liquid can be injected through the interface on the front side of the top of the shell 5. A screw cap 7 is provided on the outside of the interface to prevent liquid leakage. The cleaning liquid flows into the storage chamber 102 at the front of the shell 5 and is transported to the front side of the lower part of the shell 5 through the water pipe 21. The square cotton block 24 is located at the bottom of the water pipe 21. When the cotton block 24 is wet, it can wipe the surface of the photovoltaic panel 2 to further improve the cleaning effect. In order to improve the cleaning efficiency, an auxiliary group is provided at the front of the shell 5. The auxiliary group includes a water pipe 21, a ring pad 22, a hook pad 23 and a cotton block 24. The cotton block 24 can absorb the cleaning liquid and wipe the photovoltaic panel 2 during movement to ensure that the surface is clean. When the cleaning robot completes the cleaning task or is low on power, it can be recalled through a preset path or signal and automatically return to the charging cabin 1 for charging. The ball 11 in the charging cabin 1 can help the cleaning robot to dock smoothly near the charging column 4, ensuring that the power column 6 is in good contact with the charging column 4, and the charging process is completed smoothly.
[0026] It should be understood that the above description is only for illustrative purposes and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will understand that variations of the present invention will be within the scope of the claims herein.
Claims
1. A photovoltaic cleaning robot, characterized by: The cleaning robot comprises a charging cabin (1), a collecting chamber (101), a storage chamber (102), a photovoltaic panel (2), a battery (3), a charging column (4), a shell (5) and a power connection column (6), and the cleaning robot is accommodated in the lower part of the charging cabin (1), wherein the photovoltaic panel (2) is arranged on the top of the charging cabin (1), and the battery (3) and the charging column (4) are arranged inside the charging cabin (1) below the photovoltaic panel (2), wherein the battery (3) relies on the photovoltaic panel (2) to store electricity, and the charging column (4) is located at the bottom of the battery (3) and is connected to the photovoltaic panel (2). The cleaning robot comprises a shell (5) for loading various components, wherein the power connection column (6) abutting against the charging column (4) is arranged on the top of the shell (5), a sealing cover (8) is embedded in the rear side of the top of the shell (5), and the lower part of the shell (5) is provided with a sealing cover (8). A double-axis motor (9) is provided, and a moving wheel (10) is provided on the output shaft of the double-axis motor (9). A ball (11) is rotatably provided on the rear side of the bottom of the charging chamber (1). Motor I (12) is provided on both sides of the lower part of the shell (5). Cleaning brushes (13) located at the bottom of the shell (5) are provided on the output shafts of the two motors I (12). A fixed frame (14) is provided in the center of the lower part of the shell (5). Rollers (1401) are rotatably provided on both sides of the fixed frame (14). The two rollers (1401) are compactly arranged. The rollers (1401) are driven to operate by a driving group. Motor II (1402) is provided on the rear side of the top of the sealing cover (8). Fan blades (1403) located at the bottom of the sealing cover (8) are provided on the output shaft of the motor II (1402).
2. A photovoltaic cleaning robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: A collection chamber (101) for collecting cleaning impurities generated during the operation of the roller (1401) is provided in the upper inner portion of the housing (5), and the sealing cover (8) is used to seal the collection chamber (101).
3. A photovoltaic cleaning robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: A driving group for driving the roller (1401) to operate is provided on one side of the fixed frame (14), and the driving group includes a fixed shell (15) provided on one side of the fixed shell (14), a motor III (16) is provided on the outside of the fixed shell (15), a gear I (17) located in the fixed shell (15) is provided on the output shaft of the motor III (16), the gear I (17) is connected to the end of one of the rollers (1401), a gear II (18) is rotatably provided in the fixed shell (15) and meshed with the gear I (17), the gear II (18) and the outside of the other roller (1401) are both provided with pulleys (19) in the same straight line, and a driving belt (20) is rotatably sleeved between the two pulleys (19).
4. A photovoltaic cleaning robot according to claim 3, characterized in that: An interface is provided on the front side of the top of the housing (5), and a rotary cover (7) is provided on the outside of the interface.
5. The photovoltaic cleaning robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: A storage cavity (102) for storing cleaning liquid is provided in the front portion of the housing (5), and an interface of the housing (5) is in communication with the storage cavity (102).
6. The photovoltaic cleaning robot according to claim 5, characterized in that: The front of the shell (5) is provided with an auxiliary group for auxiliary cleaning, and the auxiliary group includes a water pipe (21) symmetrically arranged on the front side of the interior of the shell (5) and passing through the storage cavity (102); a ring pad (22) is glued to the front side of the lower part of the shell (5); a hook pad (23) is attached to the bottom of the ring pad (22); a cotton block (24) is glued to the center of the top of the hook pad (23); and the cotton block (24) is located at the bottom of the symmetrical water pipe (21).