Scanning inspection assembly for cleaning robot

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of photovoltaic panel cleaning and polling, in particular to a scanning and polling assembly for a cleaning robot, which comprises the cleaning robot for cleaning a solar photovoltaic panel, a scanning and polling infrared defect camera and a controller, the cleaning robot comprises a fixing frame, a driving assembly, a walking assembly and a photovoltaic panel surface cleaning assembly, the bottoms of the two ends of the fixing frame are connected with fixing vertical plates, and the side, close to the inner wall of the bottom, of each fixing vertical plate is rotationally connected with a rotating wheel through a fixing base; and the multiple scanning and polling infrared defect cameras are distributed on the outer wall of one side of the fixing frame, and each scanning and polling infrared defect camera is electrically connected with the controller through a wire. According to the photovoltaic panel cleaning robot, dust on the surface of a photovoltaic panel is cleaned through brushing and sweeping actions of the cleaning roller brush; and the cleaned photovoltaic panel is scanned and inspected through the scanning and inspecting infrared defect camera, so that the maintenance efficiency and quality of the photovoltaic panel are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of photovoltaic panel cleaning and inspection, in particular to a scanning and inspection component used on a cleaning robot. Background Art

[0002] Photovoltaic panels are an important component of solar power generation systems, which absorb sunlight and convert solar energy directly into electrical energy through the photoelectric effect.

[0003] Photovoltaic panels are usually installed in open areas with high dust content and little rain. The long-term accumulation of dust will seriously reduce the photoelectric conversion efficiency. During the use of photovoltaic panels, various defects such as broken grids, color differences, and cracks will appear. Dust coverage and defects will not only affect the photoelectric conversion efficiency of photovoltaic modules, but may also cause the power of the entire system to decrease and even cause safety problems. Therefore, surface cleaning and defect detection of photovoltaic panels are particularly important. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a scanning and inspection component for a cleaning robot to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A scanning and inspection component for a cleaning robot, comprising a cleaning robot for cleaning solar photovoltaic panels, a scanning and inspection infrared defect camera and a controller located on the cleaning robot, the cleaning robot comprising a fixing frame, a driving assembly, a walking assembly and a photovoltaic panel surface cleaning assembly, wherein fixed vertical plates are connected to the bottom of both ends of the fixing frame, and each of the fixed vertical plates is rotatably connected to a rotating wheel through a fixing seat on a side close to the inner wall of the bottom, and the outer wall of the rotating wheel abuts against the outer wall of the end of the solar photovoltaic panel;

[0007] The walking assembly includes a first walking rod and a second walking rod, and the first walking rod and the second walking rod are located parallel to the bottom of both sides of the fixed frame, and the first walking rod and the second walking rod are fixedly connected to cleaning and inspection walking wheels, and one end of the first walking rod and the second walking rod are connected to the fixed vertical plate at the bottom of one end of the fixed frame through a bearing, and the other end of the first walking rod and the second walking rod pass through the fixed vertical plate at the bottom of the other end of the fixed frame through a bearing and extend to the outside thereof, and the bottom of the cleaning and inspection walking wheel is located on the solar photovoltaic panel.

[0008] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the scanning and inspection infrared defect cameras are distributed in plurality and located on the outer wall of one side of the fixed frame. Each of the scanning and inspection infrared defect cameras is electrically connected to the controller located on the outer wall of the fixed frame through a wire, and the controller is connected to the control equipment inside the photovoltaic control room through wireless transmission.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the drive assembly includes a cleaning and inspection drive motor, a walking driving sprocket, a walking driven sprocket, a walking driven chain and a cleaning sprocket. The walking driving sprocket is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the first walking rod outside the fixed vertical plate, and the walking driven sprocket is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the second walking rod on one side of the walking driving sprocket. The walking driving sprocket and the walking driven sprocket are connected through the walking driven chain, and the output end of the cleaning and inspection drive motor is connected to the end of the first walking rod on one side of the walking driving sprocket through a coupling.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the photovoltaic panel surface cleaning assembly includes a cleaning roller brush, which is located parallel to the first walking rod and the second walking rod, and both ends of the cleaning roller brush are connected to the fixed vertical plate through a bearing seat.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the cleaning sprocket includes a large cleaning sprocket and a small cleaning sprocket. The large cleaning sprocket is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the second walking rod on one side of the walking driven sprocket, and the small cleaning sprocket is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the cleaning roller brush outside the fixed vertical plate. The large cleaning sprocket and the small cleaning sprocket are connected by a cleaning drive chain.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the present invention, when the cleaning robot is located on the photovoltaic panel, the rotating wheels at both ends rotate and abut against the outer wall of the photovoltaic panel.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the driving assembly and the traveling assembly are externally connected with a protective box in an integral manner, and the exterior of the protective box is connected to a fixed vertical plate.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0015] In response to the problems in the background technology, the photovoltaic panel cleaning robot provided by the present application cleans the dust on the surface of the photovoltaic panel through the brushing and sweeping action of the cleaning roller brush. It has the characteristics of being water-free, detergent-free, low-energy-consuming and non-secondary-pollution. It effectively solves the dust pollution problem of the photovoltaic module, has a good cleaning effect, and can significantly improve the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic module.

[0016] By installing a scanning and inspection infrared defect camera on the photovoltaic panel cleaning robot to scan and inspect the cleaned photovoltaic panels, the infrared camera can capture abnormal heat distribution caused by surface or internal defects, thereby identifying the location and severity of these defects;

[0017] The scanning inspection infrared defect camera adopts infrared thermal imaging technology, which captures the infrared radiation emitted by the solar photovoltaic panel and converts it into a visual temperature distribution image. By integrating the camera on the cleaning robot, a scanning inspection can be performed immediately after the cleaning is completed to ensure that all potential problems are discovered and handled, avoiding power loss and potential safety hazards. When in use, the cleaning inspection drive motor is started. When the cleaning inspection drive motor drives the first walking rod to move, the walking active sprocket on the first walking rod and the walking driven sprocket on the second walking rod are connected by the walking driven chain, which further drives the second walking rod and the cleaning inspection walking wheel thereon to rotate and walk. Since the large cleaning sprocket is arranged on the outer circumferential wall of the second walking rod on one side of the walking driven sprocket, and the small cleaning sprocket is arranged on the outer circumferential wall of the cleaning roller brush outside the fixed vertical plate, the large cleaning sprocket and the small cleaning sprocket are connected by the cleaning drive chain. When the second walking rod rotates through the walking driven sprocket When the robot moves, the large cleaning sprocket on the second walking rod drives the small cleaning sprocket to rotate through the cleaning drive chain. The small cleaning sprocket is connected to the cleaning roller brush, which further drives the cleaning roller brush to connect and rotate, and the surface of the photovoltaic panel is cleaned by the cleaning roller brush. The controller is connected to the control equipment inside the photovoltaic control room through wireless transmission. The scanning and inspection infrared defect camera follows the movement of the cleaning robot, captures the infrared radiation on the surface of the solar photovoltaic panel, converts the radiation energy into electrical signals, and then generates temperature distribution images. These images are transmitted to the controller on the fixed frame through wires. The controller analyzes and processes these images to identify whether there are hot spots or defects. These hot spots or defects may indicate problems with the photovoltaic panel, such as microcracks, broken grids, color differences or contaminants. The controller sends the processed images and data to the internal control equipment in the photovoltaic control room through the wireless transmission function. The operation and maintenance personnel can remotely monitor the status of the photovoltaic panel and identify and solve potential problems in a timely manner. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a top view of the overall cleaning robot and photovoltaic panel of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall cleaning robot of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the drive assembly and travel assembly of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning roller brush of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the rotating wheel and the fixed vertical plate of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the walking rod and the cleaning and inspection walking wheel of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall drive assembly structure of the utility model.

[0025] In the figure: 1. Cleaning robot; 2. Fixed frame; 21. Fixed vertical plate; 22. Rotating wheel; 3. Driving assembly; 31. Cleaning inspection driving motor; 32. Traveling active sprocket; 33. Traveling driven sprocket; 34. Traveling driven chain; 35. Cleaning large sprocket; 36. Cleaning small sprocket; 37. Cleaning drive chain; 4. Traveling assembly; 41. First traveling rod; 42. Second traveling rod; 43. Cleaning inspection traveling wheel; 5. Photovoltaic panel surface cleaning assembly; 51. Cleaning roller brush. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the embodiments of the present invention.

[0027] Example

[0028] Each device in this application document adopts a conventional model in the prior art, and the control method is automatic control through a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by simple programming by technicians in this field. It is common knowledge in this field and will not be described in detail here.

[0029] See also Figure 1-7The utility model provides a technical solution: a scanning and inspection component for a cleaning robot, comprising a cleaning robot 1 for cleaning a solar photovoltaic panel, a scanning and inspection infrared defect camera and a controller located on the cleaning robot 1, the cleaning robot 1 comprises a fixing frame 2, a driving component 3, a walking component 4 and a photovoltaic panel surface cleaning component 5, the fixing frame 2 is connected to the bottom of the two ends with a fixed vertical plate 21, each fixed vertical plate 21 is connected to a rotating wheel 22 by a fixed seat on the side close to the bottom inner wall, and the outer wall of the rotating wheel 22 is connected to the solar photovoltaic panel The outer wall of the end is abutted; when the cleaning robot 1 is located on the photovoltaic panel, the rotating wheels 22 at both ends rotate and abut against the outer wall of the photovoltaic panel; the walking component 4 includes a first walking rod 41 and a second walking rod 42, and the first walking rod 41 and the second walking rod 42 are parallel to the bottom of both sides of the fixed frame 2, and the first walking rod 41 and the second walking rod 42 are fixedly connected with the cleaning inspection walking wheels 43, and one end of the first walking rod 41 and the second walking rod 42 is connected to the fixed vertical plate 21 at the bottom of one end of the fixed frame 2 through a bearing, and the other end of the first walking rod 41 and the second walking rod 42 is penetrated by a bearing. The fixed vertical plate 21 passes through the bottom of the other end of the fixed frame 2 and extends to the outside thereof, and the bottom of the cleaning inspection walking wheel 43 is located on the solar photovoltaic panel; a plurality of scanning inspection infrared defect cameras are distributed on the outer wall of one side of the fixed frame 2, and each scanning inspection infrared defect camera is electrically connected to the controller located on the outer wall of the fixed frame 2 through a wire, and the controller is connected to the control equipment inside the photovoltaic control room through wireless transmission; the driving component 3 includes a cleaning inspection driving motor 31, a walking active sprocket 32, a walking driven sprocket 33, a walking driven chain 34 and a cleaning Sprocket, the walking driving sprocket 32 is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the first walking rod 41 outside the fixed vertical plate 21, and the walking driven sprocket 33 is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the second walking rod 42 on one side of the walking driving sprocket 32. The walking driving sprocket 32 and the walking driven sprocket 33 are connected by a walking driven chain 34. The output end of the cleaning and inspection drive motor 31 is connected to the end of the first walking rod 41 on one side of the walking driving sprocket 32 through a coupling; the driving component 3 and the walking component 4 are integrally connected to a protective box on the outside, and the outside of the protective box is connected to the fixed vertical plate 21.

[0030] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the walking driving sprocket 32 and the walking driven sprocket 33 have the same diameter to ensure synchronous movement when passing through the walking driven chain 34; the walking assembly 4 includes a first walking rod 41 and a second walking rod 42, which are parallel to the bottom of both sides of the fixed frame 2, and the first walking rod 41 and the second walking rod 42 are fixedly connected with cleaning inspection walking wheels 43. The cleaning inspection walking wheels 43 on the first walking rod 41 and the second walking rod 42 can drive the cleaning robot 1 to move forward or backward, and the walking is flexible in use;

[0031] Furthermore, the walking driving sprocket 32 is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the first walking rod 41 outside the fixed vertical plate 21, and the walking driven sprocket 33 is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the second walking rod 42 on one side of the walking driving sprocket 32. The walking driving sprocket 32 and the walking driven sprocket 33 are connected by a walking driven chain 34. The output end of the cleaning and inspection drive motor 31 is connected to the end of the first walking rod 41 on the side of the walking driving sprocket 32 through a coupling. When the cleaning and inspection drive motor 31 drives the first walking rod 41 to walk, the walking driving sprocket 32 on the first walking rod 41 and the walking driven sprocket 33 on the second walking rod 42 are connected by the walking driven chain 34, further driving the second walking rod 42 and the cleaning and inspection walking wheel 43 thereon to rotate and walk. Through the double walking rods, the walking support effect is good;

[0032] Furthermore, when the cleaning robot 1 is walking on the photovoltaic panel, the rotating wheels 22 at both ends rotate and abut against the outer wall of the photovoltaic panel. On the one hand, the rotating wheels 22 follow the cleaning robot 1 to rotate and guide the operation, and on the other hand, ensure that the cleaning robot 1 walks smoothly on the photovoltaic panel.

[0033] Furthermore, scanning and inspection infrared defect cameras are distributed on the outer wall of one side of the fixed frame, and each camera is electrically connected to the controller located on the outer wall of the fixed frame through a wire. The controller is connected to the control equipment inside the photovoltaic control room through wireless transmission. The scanning and inspection infrared defect cameras follow the movement of the cleaning robot 1, capture the infrared radiation on the surface of the solar photovoltaic panel, convert the radiation energy into an electrical signal, and then generate a temperature distribution image. These images are transmitted to the controller located on the fixed frame through wires. The controller analyzes and processes these images to identify whether there are hot spots or defects. These hot spots or defects may indicate problems with the photovoltaic panel, such as microcracks, broken grids, color differences or contaminants. The controller also uses the wireless transmission function to send the processed images and data to the internal control equipment of the photovoltaic control room. In this way, operation and maintenance personnel can remotely monitor the status of the photovoltaic panel and identify and solve potential problems in a timely manner.

[0034] Furthermore, the scanning inspection infrared defect camera can monitor the temperature changes on the surface of solar photovoltaic panels in real time, and promptly detect potential defects and problems. By identifying and solving problems early, the failure rate of photovoltaic panels can be reduced, their service life can be extended, and the overall power generation efficiency can be improved. The wireless transmission function reduces the need for on-site wiring, reduces installation costs, and improves the flexibility and scalability of the system. The controller analyzes and processes images and data, which helps to accurately diagnose problems and reduces dependence on professional knowledge. It is connected to the internal control equipment in the photovoltaic control room, making remote operation possible and improving operation and maintenance efficiency. Automated monitoring and diagnosis reduces the time personnel work in potentially dangerous environments and improves work safety.

[0035] See also Figure 1 、 2 , 3, 4 and 7, the photovoltaic panel surface cleaning component 5 includes a cleaning roller brush 51, the cleaning roller brush 51 is located parallel to the first walking rod 41 and the second walking rod 42, and both ends of the cleaning roller brush 51 are connected to the fixed vertical plate 21 through the bearing seat; the cleaning sprocket includes a large cleaning sprocket 35 and a small cleaning sprocket 36, the large cleaning sprocket 35 is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the second walking rod 42 on one side of the walking driven sprocket 33, and the small cleaning sprocket 36 is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the cleaning roller brush 51 outside the fixed vertical plate 21, and the large cleaning sprocket 35 and the small cleaning sprocket 36 are connected by a cleaning drive chain 37.

[0036] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the photovoltaic panel surface cleaning assembly 5 includes a cleaning roller brush 51, which is located parallel to the first walking rod 41 and the second walking rod 42. The two ends of the cleaning roller 51 are connected to the fixed vertical plate 21 through the bearing seat. When the cleaning inspection drive motor 31 drives the first walking rod 41 to walk, the walking active sprocket 32 on the first walking rod 41 and the walking driven sprocket 33 on the second walking rod 42 are connected through the walking driven chain 34, which further drives the second walking rod 42 and the cleaning inspection walking wheel 43 thereon to rotate and walk. Since the cleaning large sprocket 35 is located in On the outer circumferential wall of the second walking rod 42 on one side of the walking driven sprocket 33, the cleaning small sprocket 36 is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the cleaning roller brush 51 located outside the fixed vertical plate 21, and the cleaning large sprocket 35 and the cleaning small sprocket 36 are connected by a cleaning drive chain 37. When the second walking rod 42 rotates through the walking driven sprocket 33, the cleaning large sprocket 35 on the second walking rod 42 drives the cleaning small sprocket 36 to rotate through the cleaning drive chain 37. The cleaning small sprocket 36 is connected to the cleaning roller brush 51, further driving the cleaning roller brush 51 to connect and rotate, and the surface of the photovoltaic panel is cleaned by the cleaning roller brush 51;

[0037] Furthermore, the rotation of the cleaning roller brush 51 and the movement of the robot can effectively remove dust and dirt from the surface of the photovoltaic panel. The cleaning roller brush 51 is installed in parallel and closely fits the surface of the photovoltaic panel, which can ensure the uniformity of the cleaning process and avoid omission or repeated cleaning. The entire cleaning process is automated, reducing manual intervention, labor intensity and cost.

[0038] Furthermore, a photovoltaic panel can be installed on the fixing frame 2, which can absorb natural light to generate electricity during cleaning work, and save resources for powering the cleaning and inspection drive motor 31.

[0039] The working process of this utility model:

[0040] When in use, the cleaning patrol drive motor 31 is started. When the cleaning patrol drive motor 31 drives the first walking rod 41 to walk, the walking active sprocket 32 on the first walking rod 41 is connected to the walking driven sprocket 33 on the second walking rod 42 through the walking driven chain 34, further driving the second walking rod 42 and the cleaning patrol walking wheel 43 thereon to rotate and walk. Since the cleaning large sprocket 35 is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the second walking rod 42 on one side of the walking driven sprocket 33, the cleaning small sprocket 36 is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the cleaning roller brush 51 outside the fixed vertical plate 21, the cleaning large sprocket 35 and the cleaning small sprocket 36 are connected by the cleaning drive chain 37. When the second walking rod 42 rotates through the walking driven sprocket 33, the cleaning large sprocket 35 on the second walking rod 42 drives the cleaning small sprocket 36 to rotate through the cleaning drive chain 37. 6 is connected to the cleaning roller brush 51, further driving the cleaning roller brush 51 to rotate, and the surface of the photovoltaic panel is cleaned by the cleaning roller brush 51. The controller is connected to the control equipment inside the photovoltaic control room through wireless transmission. The scanning and inspection infrared defect camera follows the movement of the cleaning robot 1, and captures the infrared radiation on the surface of the solar photovoltaic panel, converts the radiation energy into an electrical signal, and then generates a temperature distribution image. These images are transmitted to the controller located on the fixed frame through a wire. The controller analyzes and processes these images to identify whether there are hot spots or defects. These hot spots or defects may indicate that there are problems with the photovoltaic panel, such as microcracks, broken grids, color differences or pollutants. The controller sends the processed images and data to the internal control equipment of the photovoltaic control room through the wireless transmission function. The operation and maintenance personnel can remotely monitor the status of the photovoltaic panel and identify and solve potential problems in a timely manner.

[0041] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A scanning and inspection component for a cleaning robot, comprising a cleaning robot (1) for cleaning a solar photovoltaic panel, a scanning and inspection infrared defect camera located on the cleaning robot (1), and a controller, characterized in that: The cleaning robot (1) comprises a fixed frame (2), a driving assembly (3), a walking assembly (4) and a photovoltaic panel surface cleaning assembly (5); fixed vertical plates (21) are connected to the bottoms of both ends of the fixed frame (2); each of the fixed vertical plates (21) is rotatably connected to a rotating wheel (22) on one side close to the bottom inner wall via a fixing seat; the outer wall of the rotating wheel (22) abuts against the outer wall of the end of the solar photovoltaic panel; The walking assembly (4) includes a first walking rod (41) and a second walking rod (42), the first walking rod (41) and the second walking rod (42) are located parallel to the bottom of both sides of the fixed frame (2), and the first walking rod (41) and the second walking rod (42) are fixedly connected with cleaning inspection walking wheels (43), one end of the first walking rod (41) and the second walking rod (42) are connected to the fixed vertical plate (21) at the bottom of one end of the fixed frame (2) through a bearing, and the other end of the first walking rod (41) and the second walking rod (42) pass through the fixed vertical plate (21) at the bottom of the other end of the fixed frame (2) through a bearing and extend to the outside thereof, and the bottom of the cleaning inspection walking wheel (43) is located on the solar photovoltaic panel.

2. The scanning and inspection component for a cleaning robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scanning inspection infrared defect camera is distributed in plurality and located on the outer wall of one side of the fixing frame (2). Each of the scanning inspection infrared defect camera is electrically connected to the controller located on the outer wall of the fixing frame (2) via a wire, and the controller is connected to the control device inside the photovoltaic control room via wireless transmission.

3. The scanning and inspection component for a cleaning robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly (3) includes a cleaning inspection drive motor (31), a walking active sprocket (32), a walking driven sprocket (33), a walking driven chain (34) and a cleaning sprocket. The walking active sprocket (32) is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the first walking rod (41) outside the fixed vertical plate (21). The walking driven sprocket (33) is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the second walking rod (42) on one side of the walking active sprocket (32). The walking active sprocket (32) and the walking driven sprocket (33) are connected through the walking driven chain (34). The output end of the cleaning inspection drive motor (31) is connected to the end of the first walking rod (41) on one side of the walking active sprocket (32) through a coupling.

4. The scanning and inspection component for a cleaning robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The photovoltaic panel surface cleaning assembly (5) comprises a cleaning roller brush (51), the cleaning roller brush (51) is located parallel to the first walking rod (41) and the second walking rod (42), and both ends of the cleaning roller brush (51) are connected to the fixed vertical plate (21) through a bearing seat.

5. The scanning and inspection component for a cleaning robot according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cleaning sprocket comprises a large cleaning sprocket (35) and a small cleaning sprocket (36). The large cleaning sprocket (35) is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the second traveling rod (42) located on one side of the traveling driven sprocket (33). The small cleaning sprocket (36) is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the cleaning roller brush (51) located outside the fixed vertical plate (21). The large cleaning sprocket (35) and the small cleaning sprocket (36) are connected by a cleaning drive chain (37).

6. The scanning and inspection component for a cleaning robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the cleaning robot (1) is located on a photovoltaic panel, the rotating wheels (22) at both ends rotate and abut against the outer wall of the photovoltaic panel.

7. The scanning and inspection component for a cleaning robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly (3) and the traveling assembly (4) are externally connected to a protective box in an integrated manner, and the exterior of the protective box is connected to a fixed vertical plate (21).

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