Dustproof self-cleaning solar module

By installing moving and cleaning components on photovoltaic panels and using drive components to coordinate the moving and cleaning components, automated cleaning of photovoltaic panels is achieved, solving the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive cleaning in existing technologies and improving cleaning effect and efficiency.

CN223502815UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31NINGBO LEFENG NEW ENERGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421960820.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-14
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-14

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Technical Problem

Cleaning existing photovoltaic panels is time-consuming and labor-intensive, with low cleaning efficiency, making it difficult to effectively remove dust and affecting power generation efficiency.

Method used

A moving component and a cleaning component are installed inside the housing on the photovoltaic panel. The moving component is driven by a drive unit to move back and forth along both ends of the photovoltaic panel, while the cleaning component rotates at the installation position to perform cleaning. Automatic cleaning is achieved by using cleaning rollers and brushes.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated cleaning of photovoltaic panels, improving cleaning effectiveness and efficiency, saving time and labor, adapting to photovoltaic panels of different sizes, and improving power generation efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an anti-dust self-cleaning solar module. The solar module comprises a mounting shell; a moving assembly is arranged in the mounting shell, the side portion of the moving assembly is connected with the output end of the driving part, at least one cleaning assembly is arranged on the side portion of the mounting shell, and the at least one cleaning assembly is matched with the moving assembly through a traction structure. The cleaning device has the beneficial effects that the moving assembly connected with the output end of the driving part is arranged in the mounting shell, the cleaning assembly is further arranged in the mounting shell, and the cleaning assembly and the moving assembly are matched through a traction structure; when the photovoltaic panel is cleaned, the driving part can rotate to drive the moving assembly to reciprocate from the two ends of the photovoltaic panel to the middle end of the photovoltaic panel, then the moving assembly can drive the cleaning assembly to reciprocate, and at the moment, the cleaning assembly can rotate at the mounting position while moving to clean the photovoltaic panel, so that better cleaning is facilitated; and the cleaning effect and cleaning efficiency are improved, and time and labor are saved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of photovoltaic equipment technology, and in particular to a self-cleaning solar module that prevents dust accumulation. Background Technology

[0002] Solar energy is widely used in various industries due to its advantages such as being pollution-free and renewable, and photovoltaic power generation has excellent development potential and prospects. Typical photovoltaic panels are installed outdoors. Because they are left outdoors for extended periods, dust easily accumulates on them. If not cleaned promptly, this can affect the power generation capacity of the solar panels, significantly reducing their conversion efficiency.

[0003] In the past, cleaning of photovoltaic panels was usually done manually. Manual wiping of photovoltaic panels is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and it is also difficult to clean them thoroughly, resulting in low cleaning efficiency. Therefore, a self-cleaning solar module that can automatically clean, has good cleaning effect, high cleaning efficiency, and prevents dust accumulation is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] One objective of this application is to provide a self-cleaning solar module that can automatically clean itself, has a good cleaning effect, high cleaning efficiency, and prevents dust accumulation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: a dust-proof self-cleaning solar panel, comprising a mounting shell; a movable component is disposed inside the mounting shell, the side of the movable component is connected to the output end of a drive component, and at least one set of cleaning components is disposed on the side of the mounting shell, the at least one set of cleaning components and the movable component are coupled through a traction structure; the drive component is adapted to drive the movable component to reciprocate along both ends of the mounting shell towards the middle, and thus the at least one set of cleaning components is adapted to perform cleaning while reciprocating and rotating at the installation position.

[0006] Preferably, the moving assembly includes two reciprocating lead screws and two moving blocks; one end of one reciprocating lead screw is rotatably disposed on the inner wall of the mounting housing, one end of the other reciprocating lead screw is connected to the output end of the drive component, the opposite sides of the two reciprocating lead screws are connected, and the two moving blocks are disposed on the corresponding sides of the reciprocating lead screws.

[0007] Preferably, the sides of the two movable blocks are fitted against the inner wall of the mounting housing.

[0008] Preferably, the two movable blocks are provided with rollers on their sides.

[0009] Preferably, the cleaning assembly includes a cleaning roller and bristles; the cleaning roller is mounted on the side of the corresponding moving block, and the bristles are disposed on the side of the cleaning roller.

[0010] Preferably, one end of the cleaning roller is provided with a screw hole, and the other end of the cleaning roller is provided with a screw block, the screw block matching the screw hole.

[0011] Preferably, the traction structure includes a gear and a rack; the rack is mounted on the side of the mounting housing, the gear is mounted on the side of the cleaning roller, and the gear meshes with the rack.

[0012] Preferably, the mounting shell is provided with connecting blocks at both ends, and the photovoltaic panel is also provided with connecting blocks at both ends, and the mounting shell and the photovoltaic panel are connected and fitted together through the connecting blocks.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows: a movable component connected to the output end of the drive component is provided inside the mounting housing, and a cleaning component is also provided inside the mounting housing. The cleaning component and the movable component cooperate with each other through a traction structure. When cleaning the photovoltaic panel, the drive component can rotate to drive the movable component to move back and forth from both ends of the photovoltaic panel to the middle. In turn, the movable component can drive the cleaning component to move back and forth. At this time, the cleaning component can move and rotate at the installation position to clean the photovoltaic panel, which facilitates better cleaning, improves the cleaning effect and cleaning efficiency, and saves time and effort. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Mid-top view of the cross-sectional structure.

[0016] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 The intention of enlarging the structure at point A in the middle.

[0017] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure from the center.

[0018] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point B.

[0019] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the mid-side cross-section structure.

[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning roller of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Mounting housing; 11. Drive unit; 12. Traction structure; 121. Gear; 122. Rack; 13. Connecting block; 2. Moving assembly; 21. Reciprocating screw; 22. Moving block; 3. Cleaning assembly; 31. Cleaning roller; 311. Screw hole; 312. Screw block; 32. Brush bristles. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present application will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0023] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the directional terms such as "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation and positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. They should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this application.

[0024] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0025] The terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification and claims of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or device.

[0026] One preferred embodiment of this application, such as Figures 1 to 7As shown, a self-cleaning solar panel with dust accumulation prevention includes a mounting shell 1. Inside the mounting shell 1, a drive unit 11 and a moving component 2 are installed. The side of the moving component 2 is connected to the output end of the drive unit 11. At least one set of cleaning components 3 is also provided on the side of the mounting shell 1. The cleaning components 3 and the moving component 2 are connected by a traction structure 12. When cleaning the surface of the photovoltaic panel, the drive unit 11 rotates, causing the moving component 2 to move from both ends of the photovoltaic panel towards the middle, and then from the middle back to both ends. This process repeats. Simultaneously, the moving component 2 rotates at its mounting position via the traction structure 12. Thus, the cleaning component 3 can clean the surface of the photovoltaic panel by rotating at its mounting position while the moving component 2 moves from both ends towards the middle, improving cleaning efficiency and saving time and effort.

[0027] In this embodiment, as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the moving component 2 includes two reciprocating screws 21 and moving blocks 22. One end of one reciprocating screw 21 is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the mounting housing 1, and the side of the other reciprocating screw 21 is connected to the output end of the drive component 11. The opposite sides of the two reciprocating screws 21 are connected, and the two moving blocks 22 are respectively mounted on the corresponding reciprocating screws 21. The sides of the two moving blocks 22 cooperate with the corresponding cleaning components 3. When cleaning the photovoltaic panel, the rotation of the drive component 11 can drive the two reciprocating screws 21 to rotate. The rotation of the two reciprocating screws 21 can cause the corresponding moving blocks 22 to reciprocate on the corresponding reciprocating screws 21. The reciprocating movement of the two moving blocks 22 can drive the corresponding cleaning components 3 to rotate at the installation position through the traction structure 12, thereby enabling the cleaning components 3 to better clean the photovoltaic panel, improve cleaning efficiency, and enhance practicality.

[0028] It is understandable that, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the number of cleanup components 3 is consistent with the number of moving blocks 22. There are two moving blocks 22, and there are also two cleanup components 3.

[0029] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, it should be understood that in order to better limit the movement of the two moving blocks 22 and improve the stability and safety of the device, the sides of the two moving blocks 22 are in contact with the inner wall of the mounting shell 1. Thus, when the two moving blocks 22 reciprocate on the corresponding reciprocating screw 21, the moving blocks 22 can be better limited, so that the moving blocks 22 can slide back and forth stably within the reciprocating screw 21, thereby improving the practicality and stability of the device.

[0030] In this embodiment, as Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, it can be understood that in order to make the two moving blocks 22 slide more stably and to support the moving blocks 22, rollers are provided on the sides of the two moving blocks 22. The two rollers cooperate with the surface of the photovoltaic panel. Thus, when the two moving blocks 22 slide back and forth along the reciprocating screw 21, they can slide back and forth on the photovoltaic panel better and more stably through the rollers, which facilitates better support for the two moving blocks 22 and improves the stability of the device during operation.

[0031] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the cleaning component 3 includes a cleaning roller 31 and bristles 32. One end of the cleaning roller 31 is installed on the side of the moving block 22, and the bristles 32 are disposed on the outer wall of the cleaning roller 31. When cleaning is performed, the drive component 11 rotates, which drives two reciprocating screws 21 to rotate. The rotation of the two reciprocating screws 21 causes the corresponding moving block 22 to reciprocate on the corresponding reciprocating screw 21. The reciprocating movement of the two moving blocks 22 can drive the corresponding cleaning roller 31 to rotate through the traction structure 12, and also drive the cleaning roller 31 to reciprocate. This allows the cleaning roller 31 to rotate during reciprocating movement, and the rotating bristles 32 clean the dust on the photovoltaic panel, improving cleaning efficiency and cleaning effect.

[0032] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, it can be understood that, in order to better adapt to photovoltaic panels of different sizes, a screw hole 311 is provided at one end of the cleaning roller 31, and a screw block 312 is installed at the other end of the cleaning roller 31. The screw block 312 and the screw hole 311 are matched. Therefore, when the size of the cleaning roller 31 does not meet the surface cleaning length of the photovoltaic panel, another cleaning roller 31 can be fixed to the screw hole 311 of the first cleaning roller 31 by screw block 312. This makes the length of the connected cleaning roller 31 meet or exceed the surface cleaning length of the photovoltaic panel, thus adapting to photovoltaic panels of different sizes. It is highly practical, adaptable, and has a good cleaning effect.

[0033] It should be known that, as Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the drive component 11 is a servo motor, and one end of the reciprocating lead screw 21 is connected to the output end of the servo motor.

[0034] In this embodiment, as Figures 4 to 6As shown, the traction structure 12 includes a rack 122 mounted on the side of the mounting housing 1 and a gear 121 mounted on the side of the cleaning roller 31; the gear 121 and the rack 122 mesh with each other; when cleaning dust from the surface of the photovoltaic panel, if the length of the cleaning roller 31 is insufficient for the required cleaning length of the photovoltaic panel, another cleaning roller 31 can be fixed by threaded connection of the screw block 312 and the screw hole 311, so that the connected cleaning roller 31 can meet the required cleaning length of the photovoltaic panel. Then, the servo motor is started, which drives the two reciprocating screws 21 to rotate together. The rotation of the two reciprocating screws 21 drives the corresponding moving blocks 22 to move from both ends of the photovoltaic panel toward the middle of the photovoltaic panel. Then, the two reciprocating screws 21 continue to rotate, and the two moving blocks 22 move closer to each other. The two moving blocks 22 move from the middle of the photovoltaic panel to both ends, repeating this process. When the two moving blocks 22 move towards the middle, they drive the two cleaning rollers 31 to move towards the middle. As the two cleaning rollers 31 move towards the middle, the gears 121 and racks 122 on the two cleaning rollers 31 mesh, causing the two cleaning rollers 31 to rotate at their installation positions. The rotation of the cleaning rollers 31 uses the bristles 32 to clean the dust on the photovoltaic panel. When the two moving blocks 22 move from the middle to both ends, the two cleaning rollers 31 also move from the middle to both ends. At this time, the gears 121 and racks 122 on the cleaning rollers 31 mesh, and the two cleaning rollers 31 continue to rotate. The rotating bristles 32 then clean the photovoltaic panel, facilitating better cleaning and improving the cleaning effect and efficiency.

[0035] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it can be understood that, in order to better install or disassemble and maintain the mounting housing 1, connecting blocks 13 with threaded holes are provided at both ends of the mounting housing 1, and connecting blocks 13 with threaded holes are also provided at both ends of the photovoltaic panel. The pair of connecting blocks 13 on the mounting housing 1 and the pair of connecting blocks 13 on the photovoltaic panel are engaged by bolts, so that the mounting housing 1 can be better installed or disassembled, which facilitates the replacement or maintenance of the cleaning component 3 and the moving component 2 inside the mounting housing 1, thereby improving the practicality and safety of the device.

[0036] The basic principles, main features, and advantages of this application have been described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely the principles of this application. Various changes and modifications can be made to this application without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection claimed by this application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A self-cleaning solar panel that prevents dust accumulation, characterized in that: The device includes a mounting housing; a movable component is disposed inside the mounting housing, the side of the movable component is connected to the output end of a drive component, and at least one set of cleaning components is disposed on the side of the mounting housing, the at least one set of cleaning components and the movable component are engaged by a traction structure; the drive component is adapted to drive the movable component to reciprocate along both ends of the mounting housing towards the middle, and the at least one set of cleaning components is adapted to perform cleaning while reciprocating and rotating at the installation position.

2. The anti-dust self-cleaning solar module as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The moving assembly includes two reciprocating lead screws and two moving blocks; one end of one reciprocating lead screw is rotatably disposed on the inner wall of the mounting housing, one end of the other reciprocating lead screw is connected to the output end of the drive component, the opposite sides of the two reciprocating lead screws are connected, and the two moving blocks are disposed on the corresponding sides of the reciprocating lead screws.

3. The anti-dust self-cleaning solar module as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The sides of the two movable blocks are fitted against the inner wall of the mounting housing.

4. The anti-dust self-cleaning solar module as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The two movable blocks are provided with rollers on their sides.

5. The anti-dust self-cleaning solar module as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly includes a cleaning roller and bristles; the cleaning roller is mounted on the side of the corresponding movable block, and the bristles are disposed on the side of the cleaning roller.

6. The anti-dust self-cleaning solar module as described in claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the cleaning roller is provided with a screw hole, and the other end of the cleaning roller is provided with a screw block, which matches the screw hole.

7. The anti-dust self-cleaning solar module as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The traction structure includes a gear and a rack; the rack is mounted on the side of the mounting housing, the gear is mounted on the side of the cleaning roller, and the gear meshes with the rack.

8. The anti-dust self-cleaning solar module as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting shell is provided with connecting blocks at both ends, and the photovoltaic panel is also provided with connecting blocks at both ends. The mounting shell and the photovoltaic panel are connected and fitted together through the connecting blocks.