Cleaning equipment and cleaning system for photovoltaic glass processing process
By using controllers and position detection equipment to control the spray heads of the spray pipeline during the photovoltaic glass processing, combined with adjustment and pressure boosting valves, efficient cleaning of photovoltaic glass is achieved, solving the problems of poor cleaning effect and water waste, and improving production efficiency and module quality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422943930.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing photovoltaic glass processing and cleaning equipment has poor cleaning effect, cannot completely remove dirt from the glass surface, and wastes water resources, affecting the photoelectric conversion efficiency and production efficiency of photovoltaic modules.
The system employs a controller, position detection equipment, and a cleaning mechanism. The spray head is opened to clean the original glass sheet when it is sprayed through the spray pipeline. Combined with the regulating valve and the pressure boosting valve, the spray water is precisely controlled to avoid water waste. Wastewater is collected through a wastewater collection tank.
It improved cleaning efficiency, reduced water waste, enhanced cleaning results, lowered glass surface temperature, and improved production efficiency and photovoltaic module quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of photovoltaic glass processing and cleaning equipment, and in particular to a cleaning equipment and system for photovoltaic glass processing. Background Technology
[0002] As a crucial component of solar panels, the cleanliness of photovoltaic glass directly impacts the photoelectric conversion efficiency of photovoltaic modules. With the rapid development of the photovoltaic industry, cleaning technologies in photovoltaic glass processing are constantly evolving. Early cleaning techniques relied primarily on manual handheld equipment, resulting in low efficiency and significant water waste. With technological advancements, automated cleaning equipment has gradually replaced manual cleaning. Through the coordination of robotic arms and water jet motors, automated cleaning of photovoltaic modules has been achieved, improving both cleaning efficiency and quality.
[0003] Currently, most photovoltaic glass processing and cleaning equipment on the market uses spray pipes for cleaning. The common universal bamboo-joint water pipe design can only locally remove glass powder adhering to the glass surface, resulting in unsatisfactory cleaning effects and seriously affecting the quality of photovoltaic glass. Furthermore, the spacing between the processed glass panes prevents the cleaning water from being evenly distributed across each pane, leading to water waste. Although some companies have introduced high-transparency photovoltaic glass cleaning devices that improve cleaning efficiency through adjustable glass clamps and mobile cleaning mechanisms, overall, existing cleaning equipment still needs improvement in terms of automation, cleaning effectiveness, and water resource utilization efficiency.
[0004] Although existing photovoltaic glass processing cleaning equipment has achieved a degree of automation, several significant shortcomings remain. First, the cleaning effect is unsatisfactory, failing to thoroughly remove dirt from the glass surface, a major obstacle for the photovoltaic industry, which pursues high photoelectric conversion efficiency. Second, existing equipment is not designed to effectively reduce the amount of glass dust entering the cleaning machine, increasing maintenance and upkeep frequency and operating costs. Third, the inability to evenly distribute cleaning water to every piece of glass not only affects cleaning quality but also wastes water resources. Finally, existing technology is insufficient in reducing glass surface temperature and improving workshop production efficiency; these issues limit the improvement of photovoltaic glass processing efficiency and product quality. Therefore, designing a new type of spray pipe cleaning equipment with a high degree of automation that effectively reduces dust entry, lowers glass surface temperature, and improves production efficiency is particularly urgent and necessary. Utility Model Content
[0005] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a cleaning equipment and system for photovoltaic glass processing, which aims to solve the technical problems of poor cleaning effect and waste of water resources when using clean water to clean glass during photovoltaic glass processing, resulting in low cleaning efficiency.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a photovoltaic glass processing cleaning device, installed above a conveyor roller conveyor, on which raw glass sheets to be cleaned are arranged; the photovoltaic glass processing cleaning device includes:
[0007] Controller;
[0008] A position detection device, wherein the position detection device is mounted above the conveyor roller conveyor and is oriented toward the conveyor roller conveyor; and,
[0009] A cleaning mechanism includes a spray pipe and a water supply tank. The spray pipe is connected to the water supply tank and is positioned above the conveyor roller conveyor. The spray nozzles of the spray pipe face the conveyor roller conveyor. The spray pipe and the position detection device are spaced apart. The conveyor roller conveyor, the position detection device, and the cleaning mechanism are all communicatively connected to a controller. The controller can control the position detection device to detect the original glass sheet and open the spray nozzles when the original glass sheet corresponds to the spray pipe to clean the original glass sheet on the conveyor roller conveyor.
[0010] In one embodiment, the spray pipe is further provided with a regulating valve, which is communicatively connected to the controller. The controller can open the regulating valve when the raw glass corresponds to the spray head to clean the raw glass on the conveyor roller.
[0011] In one embodiment, a pressure boosting valve is also provided on the spray pipe.
[0012] In one embodiment, there are multiple spray heads, which are spaced apart above the conveyor rollers, and the distribution direction of all the spray heads intersects with the movement direction of the conveyor rollers.
[0013] In one embodiment, the distance between any two adjacent spray heads is A, where 5cm ≤ A ≤ 10cm.
[0014] In one embodiment, the nozzles of each spray head are set at an angle to the surface of the original glass sheet.
[0015] In one embodiment, the cleaning mechanism further includes a cleaning component, which is spaced apart from the spray head and disposed on the rear side of the spray head.
[0016] In one embodiment, the height difference between the spray head and the conveyor roller is 150 mm.
[0017] In one embodiment, a wastewater collection tank is also provided below the conveyor roller conveyor.
[0018] Based on the same technical concept, in a second aspect, this utility model also proposes a photovoltaic glass processing cleaning system, which applies the photovoltaic glass processing cleaning equipment described in the first aspect.
[0019] The technical solution of this utility model involves setting up a controller, a position detection device, and a cleaning mechanism. In use, the position detection device is installed above the conveyor rollers, facing the conveyor rollers, and the spray pipes are also installed above the conveyor rollers, with the conveyor rollers and spray pipes spaced apart. The controller controls the position detection device to detect the original glass sheet, and opens the spray head when the original glass sheet aligns with the spray pipe, cleaning the original glass sheet on the conveyor rollers. This allows the utility model to open the spray pipe and perform the spraying operation only when the original glass sheet aligns with the spray pipe, thus avoiding the defects of poor cleaning effect and waste of water resources caused by continuous water spraying, and improving cleaning efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the photovoltaic glass processing cleaning equipment provided by this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the cleaning equipment for photovoltaic glass processing provided by this utility model.
[0023] Explanation of icon numbers:
[0024] 100. Conveyor roller; 200. Controller; 300. Position detection equipment; 400. Cleaning mechanism; 410. Spray pipeline; 420. Water supply tank; 430. Regulating valve; 440. Pressure boosting valve; 450. Cleaning components; 460. Sewage collection tank.
[0025] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0027] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.
[0028] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0029] This utility model proposes a cleaning device for the photovoltaic glass processing process.
[0030] Please see Figures 1 to 2 In one embodiment of this utility model, the photovoltaic glass processing cleaning equipment is installed above a conveyor roller 100, on which raw glass sheets to be cleaned are disposed; the photovoltaic glass processing cleaning equipment includes:
[0031] Controller 200;
[0032] A position detection device 300 is mounted above the conveyor roller conveyor 100, and the position detection device 300 is positioned facing the conveyor roller conveyor 100; and,
[0033] The cleaning mechanism 400 includes a spray pipe 410 and a water supply tank 420. The spray pipe is connected to the water supply tank 420 and is located above the conveyor roller 100. The spray nozzles of the spray pipes face the conveyor roller 100. The spray pipe 410 and the position detection device 300 are distributed at intervals. The conveyor roller 100, the position detection device 300, and the cleaning mechanism 400 are all connected to the controller 200. The controller 200 can control the position detection device 300 to detect the original glass and open the spray nozzles when the original glass corresponds to the spray pipe to clean the original glass on the conveyor roller 100.
[0034] In this embodiment, by setting up a controller 200, a position detection device 300, and a cleaning mechanism 400, the position detection device 300 is installed above the conveyor roller 100 and facing the conveyor roller 100. The spray pipe 410 is also installed above the conveyor roller 100, with the conveyor roller 100 and the spray pipe 410 spaced apart. The controller 200 controls the position detection device 300 to detect the original glass sheet and opens the spray head when the original glass sheet corresponds to the spray pipe, cleaning the original glass sheet on the conveyor roller 100. This allows the present invention to open the spray pipe and perform spraying operation only when the original glass sheet corresponds to the spray pipe, thereby avoiding the defects of poor cleaning effect and waste of water resources caused by continuous water spraying, and improving cleaning efficiency.
[0035] It should be specifically noted that, in this embodiment, the example controller 200 is preferably a PLC controller 200. The example conveyor roller 100 is preferably a conveyor belt capable of automatic movement. The example position detection device 300 is preferably a CCD vision camera.
[0036] In some preferred embodiments, a regulating valve 430 is also provided on the spray pipe. The regulating valve 430 is communicatively connected to the controller 200. The controller 200 can open the regulating valve 430 when the original glass corresponds to the spray head to clean the original glass on the conveyor roller 100.
[0037] In this embodiment, by setting a regulating valve 430 on the spray pipe, the present invention can use the set controller 200 to control the automatic opening and closing of the regulating valve 430 during use, so as to realize the function of automatically controlling the spray head.
[0038] It should be specifically and clearly stated that, in this embodiment, the example regulating valve 430 is preferably a solenoid valve.
[0039] In some alternative embodiments, a pressure boosting valve 440 is also provided on the spray pipe.
[0040] In this embodiment, by setting a pressure boosting valve 440, the present invention can use the pressure boosting valve 440 to boost the water pressure in the spray pipe during use, thereby increasing the pressure boosting efficiency of the water mist sprayed from the spray pipe.
[0041] In some specific embodiments, there are multiple spray heads, which are spaced apart above the conveyor roller 100, and the distribution direction of all spray heads intersects with the movement direction of the conveyor roller 100.
[0042] In this embodiment, the number of spray heads is set to multiple, so that the present invention can improve the cleaning efficiency of the original glass during use.
[0043] It should be specifically stated that the distance between any two adjacent spray heads is A, where 5cm≤A≤10cm.
[0044] In some alternative embodiments, the nozzles of each spray head are set at an angle to the surface of the original glass sheet.
[0045] In this embodiment, the nozzle of the spray head is set at an angle to the surface of the original glass, which improves the spraying efficiency of the original glass during use.
[0046] Of course, it should be specifically noted that in this embodiment, the included angle is preferably 45°.
[0047] In one embodiment, the cleaning mechanism 400 further includes a cleaning element 450, which is spaced apart from the spray head and is disposed on the rear side of the spray head.
[0048] In this embodiment, by providing a cleaning component 450 and positioning it behind the spray head, the present invention can perform cleaning operations on the original glass sheet using the cleaning component 450 during use.
[0049] It should be specifically and clearly stated that, in this embodiment, the example cleaning component 450 is preferably an automatic cleaning brush driven by a motor.
[0050] The height difference between the spray head and the conveyor roller 100 is B, where 100mm ≤ B ≤ 200mm. The controller 200 is a PLC control module.
[0051] In some alternative embodiments, a wastewater collection tank 460 is also provided below the conveyor rollers.
[0052] In this embodiment, a sewage collection tank 460 is provided to collect the sewage after cleaning, thus avoiding the waste of sewage to the environment.
[0053] Based on the same technical concept, in a second aspect, this utility model also proposes a photovoltaic glass processing cleaning system that applies the photovoltaic glass processing cleaning equipment of the first aspect.
[0054] This utility model also proposes a cleaning system for photovoltaic glass processing. This system includes photovoltaic glass processing cleaning equipment, and its specific structure is as described in the above embodiments. Since this photovoltaic glass processing cleaning system adopts all the technical solutions of the above embodiments, it can solve the technical problems of poor cleaning effect and water waste, resulting in low cleaning efficiency, when using clean water to clean glass during photovoltaic glass processing. Therefore, it possesses at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated further here.
[0055] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A cleaning device for photovoltaic glass processing, characterized in that, Installed above the conveyor rollers, on which the original glass sheets to be cleaned are placed; The cleaning equipment for the photovoltaic glass processing includes: Controller; A position detection device, wherein the position detection device is mounted above the conveyor roller conveyor and is oriented toward the conveyor roller conveyor; and, A cleaning mechanism includes a spray pipe and a water supply tank. The spray pipe is connected to the water supply tank and is positioned above the conveyor roller conveyor. The spray nozzles of the spray pipe face the conveyor roller conveyor. The spray pipe and the position detection device are spaced apart. The conveyor roller conveyor, the position detection device, and the cleaning mechanism are all communicatively connected to a controller. The controller can control the position detection device to detect the original glass sheet and open the spray nozzles when the original glass sheet corresponds to the spray pipe to clean the original glass sheet on the conveyor roller conveyor.
2. The cleaning equipment for photovoltaic glass processing as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The spray pipe is also equipped with a regulating valve, which is communicatively connected to the controller. The controller can open the regulating valve when the raw glass corresponds to the spray head to clean the raw glass on the conveyor roller.
3. The photovoltaic glass processing cleaning equipment as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The spray pipe is also equipped with a pressure boosting valve.
4. The cleaning equipment for photovoltaic glass processing as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The number of spray heads is multiple, and the multiple spray heads are distributed at intervals above the conveyor rollers, and the distribution direction of all the spray heads intersects with the movement direction of the conveyor rollers.
5. The photovoltaic glass processing cleaning equipment as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The distance between any two adjacent spray heads is A, where 5cm ≤ A ≤ 10cm.
6. The photovoltaic glass processing cleaning equipment as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The nozzles of each spray head are set at an angle to the surface of the original glass sheet.
7. The photovoltaic glass processing cleaning equipment as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The cleaning mechanism further includes cleaning components, which are spaced apart from the spray head and are located on the rear side of the spray head.
8. The photovoltaic glass processing cleaning equipment as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The height difference between the spray head and the conveyor roller is B, where 100mm≤B≤200mm.
9. The photovoltaic glass processing cleaning equipment as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, A wastewater collection tank is also provided below the conveyor roller conveyor.
10. A cleaning system for photovoltaic glass processing, characterized in that, The photovoltaic glass processing cleaning equipment as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 is used.