Photovoltaic cleaning robot

By designing support wheel sets and a basic frame for cylindrical and conical surfaces, the problem of photovoltaic cleaning robots bumping into the panel frame during descent was solved, achieving stable descent and efficient cleaning.

CN223528031UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-07HUNAN MEDA INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422064817.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-23
Publication Date
2025-11-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-23

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Technical Problem

Existing photovoltaic cleaning robots are prone to damaging photovoltaic panels during deployment or operation, especially when they slide down due to gravity and collide with the panel frame.

Method used

A photovoltaic cleaning robot was designed, which uses support wheels with cylindrical and conical surfaces. The conical surfaces guide the robot to easily overcome obstacles on the edge of the photovoltaic panel. Combined with the basic frame and the walking wheel assembly, the robot can slide down stably and avoid collisions.

Benefits of technology

This effectively avoids damage to the photovoltaic panel and its frame, improves the stability and cleaning efficiency of the cleaning robot, and reduces the potential risk of damage to the panel.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of cleaning robots, and discloses a photovoltaic cleaning robot. The photovoltaic cleaning robot comprises a basic frame and a supporting wheel set. The supporting wheel set comprises a plurality of first supporting wheels, and each first supporting wheel is connected to the basic frame in a rolling mode. The first supporting wheel comprises a cylindrical surface part and a conical surface part; the conical surface part is arranged at one end of the cylindrical surface part; when the photovoltaic cleaning robot is put on a photovoltaic panel, the cylindrical surface part of the first supporting wheel firstly makes contact with panel glass. And under the action of gravity, the photovoltaic cleaning robot slides down along the photovoltaic panel. When the first supporting wheel slides down to the frame on the photovoltaic panel, the first supporting wheel can cross the frame bulge under the guiding action of the conical surface part, so that the photovoltaic cleaning robot continuously slides down until the photovoltaic cleaning robot is in contact with the upper edge of the photovoltaic panel; and the situation that when the photovoltaic cleaning robot is arranged, the supporting wheels collide with the frame of the photovoltaic panel can be avoided, and therefore potential damage to the photovoltaic panel and the frame structure of the photovoltaic panel is reduced.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of cleaning robot, more specifically, relate to a photovoltaic cleaning robot. BACKGROUND

[0002] In a photovoltaic power station, the installation angle of photovoltaic panels usually needs to be optimized according to factors such as geographical location and lighting conditions, so that there is a certain inclination angle between the panel and the ground. Although this inclination angle can improve the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic panel, it also brings certain difficulty to the deployment and operation of the photovoltaic cleaning robot.

[0003] When the unmanned operation and maintenance vehicle uses a mechanical arm to deploy the cleaning robot onto the photovoltaic panel, under the influence of gravity, the cleaning robot will slide along the inclined surface of the photovoltaic panel until the walking wheels on the cleaning robot contact the frame of the photovoltaic panel and stop sliding. In this process, the support wheels of the cleaning robot are easy to knock against the frame of the photovoltaic panel, and even cause scratches or damage to the surface of the photovoltaic panel. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a photovoltaic cleaning robot to solve the technical problem that the existing cleaning robot is easy to cause damage to the photovoltaic panel when it is deployed or operated.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present application is:

[0006] A photovoltaic cleaning robot is provided, comprising:

[0007] a base frame,

[0008] a support wheel set comprising a plurality of first support wheels, each of the first support wheels being rollably connected to the base frame; the first support wheel comprises a cylindrical portion and a conical portion, the conical portion being arranged at one end of the cylindrical portion, the cylindrical portion being used to contact the photovoltaic panel, and the conical portion being used to abut on the frame of the panel.

[0009] As a further improvement of the above technical solution:

[0010] Optionally, the support wheel set further comprises a second support wheel and a support wheel frame, the second support wheel being rotatably connected to the support wheel frame, the rotation axis of the second support wheel being arranged at an angle to the photovoltaic panel, and the wheel surface of the second support wheel being used to abut on the upper edge of the photovoltaic panel.

[0011] Optionally, the base frame comprises a main beam and a plurality of support beams, each of the support beams being spaced apart from each other and connected to the main beam, and the support beams and the main beam being arranged perpendicular to each other, and the support wheel set being arranged on the main beam.

[0012] Optionally, each of the first supporting wheels is arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the main beam.

[0013] Optionally, the cleaning robot further comprises a walking wheel assembly arranged at one end of the main beam, and the walking wheel assembly is configured to contact the upper edge of the photovoltaic panel.

[0014] Optionally, the walking wheel assembly comprises a wheel seat and a walking wheel, the wheel seat is mounted at one end of the main beam, the walking wheel is rotatably connected to the wheel seat, the walking wheel contacts the upper edge of the photovoltaic panel, and the rotation axis of the walking wheel is perpendicular to the photovoltaic panel.

[0015] Optionally, the cleaning robot further comprises a cleaning roller arranged in parallel with the main beam, one end of the cleaning roller is connected to one of the supporting beams, and the other end of the cleaning roller is connected to an adjacent one of the supporting beams.

[0016] Optionally, the cleaning roller is arranged in pairs, one of the cleaning rollers arranged in pairs is located at one side of the main beam, and the other of the cleaning rollers arranged in pairs is located at the other side of the main beam.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the cleaning robot has the following advantages:

[0018] The cleaning robot comprises a base frame and a supporting wheel set. The supporting wheel set comprises a plurality of first supporting wheels, and each first supporting wheel is rollably connected to the base frame. Specifically, the first supporting wheel comprises a cylindrical portion and a conical portion, and the conical portion is arranged at one end of the cylindrical portion. When the cleaning robot is placed on the photovoltaic panel, the cylindrical portion of the first supporting wheel first contacts the panel glass. Under the action of gravity, the cleaning robot slides down along the photovoltaic panel. When the first supporting wheel slides down to the frame on the photovoltaic panel, under the guidance of the conical portion, the first supporting wheel can easily overcome the frame and other obstacles, so as to facilitate the continuous sliding of the cleaning robot until the cleaning robot contacts the upper edge of the photovoltaic panel. At the same time, the first supporting wheel can also avoid bumping against the frame of the photovoltaic panel when the cleaning robot is placed, thereby reducing the potential damage to the photovoltaic panel and the frame structure thereof. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application, and those skilled in the art can also obtain other drawings according to these drawings without any creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1is a perspective structural schematic view of a photovoltaic cleaning robot of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 is a partial enlarged structural schematic view of the photovoltaic cleaning robot of the present application;

[0022] Figure 3 is a sectional structural schematic view of the photovoltaic cleaning robot of the present application;

[0023] Figure 4 is Figure 3 a partial enlarged structural schematic view in the

[0024] In the drawings, various reference numbers refer to components having the same function or structure.

[0025] 1, base frame; 11, main beam;

[0026] 12, support beam; 2, first support wheel;

[0027] 21, cylindrical portion; 22, conical portion;

[0028] 3, second support wheel; 4, support wheel frame;

[0029] 5, walking wheel assembly; 51, wheel seat;

[0030] 52, walking wheel; 6, cleaning roller;

[0031] 7, photovoltaic panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to make the technical problems to be solved by the present application, technical solutions and beneficial effects clearer, the present application will be further described in detail below in combination with the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and not intended to limit the present application.

[0033] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or indirectly on the other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or indirectly connected to the other element.

[0034] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only used to facilitate the description of the present application and simplify the description, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0035] In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth", "fifth", "sixth", "seventh" and "eighth" are only used for descriptive purpose and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implying the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second", "third", "fourth", "fifth", "sixth", "seventh" and "eighth" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0036] Unless otherwise defined, all the professional terms used in the following are the same as the meanings commonly understood by the skilled in the art. The professional terms used in the present application are only for the purpose of describing the specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present application.

[0037] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 4 The present application provides a photovoltaic cleaning robot, which comprises a base frame 1 and a support wheel set.

[0038] The support wheel set comprises a plurality of first support wheels 2, each of which is rollably connected to the base frame 1. Specifically, the first support wheel 2 comprises a cylindrical portion 21 and a conical portion 22, and the conical portion 22 is arranged at one end of the cylindrical portion 21. When the photovoltaic cleaning robot of the present application is placed on a photovoltaic panel, the cylindrical portion 21 of the first support wheel 2 first contacts the panel glass. Under the action of gravity, the photovoltaic cleaning robot slides down along the photovoltaic panel. When the first support wheel 2 slides down to the frame on the photovoltaic panel, under the guidance of the conical portion 22, the first support wheel 2 can easily overcome the obstacles such as the frame protrusion, so as to facilitate the photovoltaic cleaning robot to continue to slide down until the photovoltaic cleaning robot contacts the upper edge of the photovoltaic panel; at the same time, it can also avoid the first support wheel 2 of the photovoltaic cleaning robot from knocking against the frame of the photovoltaic panel when it is placed, thereby reducing the potential damage to the photovoltaic panel and its frame structure.

[0039] As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 In an embodiment of the present application, the support wheel set further comprises a second support wheel 3 and a support wheel frame 4. The second support wheel 3 is rotatably connected to the support wheel frame 4, and the rotation axis of the second support wheel 3 is not parallel to the photovoltaic panel, but is arranged at an angle with the photovoltaic panel, and the wheel surface of the second support wheel 3 is used to abut against the upper edge of the photovoltaic panel. Compared with the first support wheel 2, the second support wheel 3 is the uppermost support wheel in the support wheel set. When the photovoltaic cleaning robot is placed, the second support wheel 3 is the last support wheel in the support wheel set to contact the photovoltaic panel, therefore, the second support wheel 3 does not need a cylindrical portion parallel to the photovoltaic panel, but is arranged at an angle with the photovoltaic panel, and the whole plays a guiding role of the conical portion.

[0040] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown in the drawings, in one embodiment of the present application, the base frame 1 comprises a main beam 11 and a plurality of support beams 12. The main beam 11 serves as the backbone of the entire frame, and bears the main load and connection function, providing a solid support foundation for the entire photovoltaic cleaning robot. The support beams 12 are spaced apart from each other and connected to the main beam 11, and the support beams 12 and the main beam 11 are arranged perpendicular to each other, not only enhancing the overall stability of the frame, but also effectively dispersing the load and improving the load-carrying capacity of the structure. The support wheel set is arranged on the main beam 11.

[0041] As shown in the drawings, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the drawings, in one embodiment of the present application, the first support wheels 2 are arranged spaced apart from each other along the extension direction of the main beam 11. This avoids mutual interference between the first support wheels 2, improves the overall motion fluency and stability of the robot, and also makes the load distribution of the robot more balanced, ensuring that the robot can maintain a stable posture in different working states, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of the cleaning operation.

[0042] As shown in the drawings, Figure 2 As shown in the drawings, in one embodiment of the present application, the walking wheel assembly 5 is arranged at one end of the main beam 11, and the walking wheel assembly 5 is used to contact the upper edge of the photovoltaic panel. The walking wheel assembly 5 is a functional component for driving the photovoltaic cleaning robot to walk on the photovoltaic panel. The walking wheel assembly 5 contacts the upper edge of the photovoltaic panel, which not only prevents the photovoltaic cleaning robot from continuing to slide down, but also uses the weight of the photovoltaic cleaning robot to press the walking wheel assembly 5 against the upper edge of the photovoltaic panel, thereby avoiding the walking wheel assembly 5 from slipping on the upper edge of the photovoltaic panel, and ensuring the driving stability of the walking wheel assembly 5.

[0043] As shown in the drawings, Figure 2 As shown in the drawings, in one embodiment of the present application, the walking wheel assembly 5 comprises a wheel seat 51 and a walking wheel 52. The wheel seat 51 is mounted at one end of the main beam 11, and the walking wheel 52 is rotatably connected to the wheel seat 51. The walking wheel 52 contacts the upper edge of the photovoltaic panel, and the rotation axis of the walking wheel 52 is perpendicular to the photovoltaic panel, so as to facilitate full contact between the walking wheel 52 and the upper edge of the photovoltaic panel, and ensure sufficient contact area between the walking wheel 52 and the photovoltaic panel.

[0044] As shown in the drawings, Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown in the drawings, in one embodiment of the present application, the photovoltaic cleaning robot of the present application further comprises a cleaning roller 6. The cleaning roller 6 is arranged in parallel with the main beam 11, one end of the cleaning roller 6 is connected to one support beam 12, and the other end of the cleaning roller 6 is connected to an adjacent support beam 12. The cleaning path of the cleaning roller 6 is consistent with the extension direction of the photovoltaic panel. The material, hardness and surface texture of the cleaning roller 6 are carefully selected and optimized to ensure that it can generate sufficient friction to remove dust and dirt on the surface when it is in contact with the photovoltaic panel, while avoiding any form of damage to the photovoltaic panel. In addition, the rotation speed and direction of the cleaning roller 6 can also be adjusted according to the specific work requirements to achieve the best cleaning effect.

[0045] As Figure 1 shown in the drawings, in one embodiment of the present application, the cleaning roller 6 is arranged in pairs, one of the pair of cleaning rollers 6 is located on one side of the main beam 11, and the other of the pair of cleaning rollers 6 is located on the other side of the main beam 11. When working, in the direction of travel of the photovoltaic cleaning robot, the pair of cleaning rollers 6 sequentially clean the photovoltaic panel in order, and the superposition effect of the two cleaning processes further improves the cleaning effect.

[0046] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic cleaning robot, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a photovoltaic panel cleaning device, comprising: a base frame (1), a support wheel set comprising a plurality of first support wheels (2), each of the first support wheels (2) being rollably connected to the base frame (1); the first support wheels (2) comprise a cylindrical portion (21) and a conical portion (22), the conical portion (22) being arranged at one end of the cylindrical portion (21), the cylindrical portion (21) being used to contact a photovoltaic panel, and the conical portion (22) being used to abut against a frame of the photovoltaic panel.

2. The photovoltaic cleaning robot of claim 1, wherein, The support wheel set further comprises a second support wheel (3) and a support wheel frame (4), the second support wheel (3) being rotatably connected to the support wheel frame (4), the rotation axis of the second support wheel (3) being arranged at an angle to the photovoltaic panel, and the wheel surface of the second support wheel (3) being used to abut against the upper edge of the photovoltaic panel.

3. The photovoltaic cleaning robot of claim 1, wherein, The base frame (1) comprises a main beam (11) and a plurality of support beams (12), each of the support beams (12) being spaced apart from each other and connected to the main beam (11), and the support beams (12) and the main beam (11) being arranged perpendicularly to each other, and the support wheel set being arranged on the main beam (11).

4. The photovoltaic cleaning robot of claim 3, wherein, Each of the first support wheels (2) is arranged spaced apart from each other along the extension direction of the main beam (11).

5. Photovoltaic cleaning robot according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that Further comprising a walking wheel assembly (5), the walking wheel assembly (5) being arranged at one end of the main beam (11), and the walking wheel assembly (5) being used to contact the upper edge of the photovoltaic panel.

6. The photovoltaic cleaning robot of claim 5, wherein, The walking wheel assembly (5) comprises a wheel seat (51) and a walking wheel (52), the wheel seat (51) being mounted at one end of the main beam (11), and the walking wheel (52) being rotatably connected to the wheel seat (51), the walking wheel (52) being in contact with the upper edge of the photovoltaic panel, and the rotation axis of the walking wheel (52) being perpendicular to the photovoltaic panel.

7. The photovoltaic cleaning robot of claim 3 or 4, wherein, Further comprising a cleaning roller (6), the cleaning roller (6) being arranged parallel to the main beam (11), one end of the cleaning roller (6) being connected to one support beam (12), and the other end of the cleaning roller (6) being connected to an adjacent support beam (12).

8. The photovoltaic cleaning robot of claim 7, wherein, The cleaning rollers (6) are arranged in pairs, one of the cleaning rollers (6) arranged in pairs being located at one side of the main beam (11), and the other of the cleaning rollers (6) arranged in pairs being located at the other side of the main beam (11).