Photovoltaic panel dust removal device

By designing a dust removal device for photovoltaic panels, a combination of roller brushes and cleaning wheels with water spray pipes is used to clean the dust on the surface of the photovoltaic panels, solving the problem of reduced absorption efficiency of photovoltaic panels and achieving both surface cleaning and improved light energy absorption efficiency.

CN223567574UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-18GUIZHOU XINENG ELECTRIC POWER CONSTR CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422779488.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-14
Publication Date
2025-11-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-14

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Technical Problem

After prolonged use, photovoltaic panels accumulate a large amount of dust on their surface, leading to reduced absorption efficiency, and existing technologies are insufficient for effective cleaning.

Method used

A dust removal device for photovoltaic panels is designed, which uses a combination of roller brushes and cleaning wheels with water spray pipes. The drive motor drives the lead screw to rotate, so that the roller brushes and cleaning wheels come into contact with the surface of the photovoltaic panels to sweep and wipe away dust. Water is sprayed through nozzles to wash the surface of the photovoltaic panels to ensure that the surface of the photovoltaic panels is clean.

Benefits of technology

It effectively removes dust from the surface of photovoltaic panels, improving the light energy absorption efficiency of the photovoltaic panels.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a photovoltaic panel dust removal device which comprises an upper end frame and a lower end frame which are installed on the two sides of a photovoltaic panel, a lead screw is rotationally connected between the upper end frame and the lower end frame on the same side through a bearing seat, and the top ends of the two lead screws extend out of the bearing seats to be connected with a driving motor. Two nuts matched with the lead screws are connected to the two lead screws respectively and slide along the lead screws, a connecting rod is connected between the two nuts through bolts, the connecting rod is located above the photovoltaic panel, an installation frame is arranged below the connecting rod, a roller brush is installed at the front end of the installation frame, a cleaning wheel is installed at the rear end of the installation frame, and the roller brush and the cleaning wheel make contact with the surface of the photovoltaic panel. The driving motor drives the lead screw to rotate and drives the nut to move up and down along the lead screw, so that rolling friction between the roller brush and the photovoltaic panel is achieved, dust on the surface of the photovoltaic panel is cleaned, meanwhile, the rotating motor rotates to enable the cleaning wheel to rotate to continuously erase dust, the surface of the photovoltaic panel is kept clean, and the light energy absorption effect of the photovoltaic panel is guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of photovoltaic technology, specifically relating to a dust removal device for photovoltaic panels. Background Technology

[0002] Solar photovoltaic devices are currently widely used power generation equipment. They convert solar energy into electrical energy through photovoltaic panels, which not only saves energy and reduces emissions, but also effectively prevents the over-exploitation and use of non-renewable energy.

[0003] Photovoltaic panels are generally installed outdoors, mostly on unused slopes in the suburbs. After long-term use, a lot of dust will accumulate on the photovoltaic panels, which will significantly reduce the solar energy absorption efficiency of the photovoltaic panels. Therefore, it is necessary to clean the photovoltaic panels regularly to keep their surfaces clean. To this end, we propose a photovoltaic panel dust removal device. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dust removal device for photovoltaic panels, which effectively cleans the dust on the surface of photovoltaic panels and ensures the effectiveness of photovoltaic panels in absorbing light energy.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is a photovoltaic panel dust removal device, including an upper end frame and a lower end frame installed on both sides of the photovoltaic panel. The upper end frame and the lower end frame on the same side are respectively rotatably connected to the lead screws through bearing seats. The top ends of the two lead screws extend out of the bearing seats and are connected to the drive motor. Two lead nuts that match the lead screws are respectively connected to the two lead screws and slide along them. A connecting rod is bolted between the two lead nuts. The connecting rod is located above the photovoltaic panel. A mounting frame is provided below the connecting rod. A roller brush is installed at the front end of the mounting frame and a cleaning wheel is installed at the rear end. Both the roller brush and the cleaning wheel are in contact with the surface of the photovoltaic panel.

[0006] Preferably, a water tank is provided between the two upper frames, and a water spray pipe is provided on the side of the water tank facing the photovoltaic panel. The head of the water spray pipe is connected to a water pump, and multiple nozzles are provided at intervals on the water spray pipe.

[0007] Preferably, the mounting frame is in the shape of an inverted T, with mounting plates on both sides of the front end of the mounting frame facing downwards. The mounting plates are connected to rollers by a rotating shaft, and the rollers are provided with brushes or adhesive brushes on their surfaces, which are in frictional contact with the photovoltaic panels.

[0008] Preferably, multiple rotating motors are installed at intervals at the rear end of the mounting frame. The top of the rotating motor is fixedly connected to the mounting frame via a mounting base. The output shaft of the rotating motor extends downward to connect to the cleaning disc, and a mop is provided on the cleaning disc.

[0009] Preferably, the mop is made of cotton or sponge and is bonded to the cleaning disc.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are that the photovoltaic panel dust removal device designed in this utility model drives the lead screw to rotate through the drive motor, which drives the lead screw nut to move up and down along the lead screw, thereby causing the roller brush to roll and rub against the photovoltaic panel to clean the dust on the surface of the photovoltaic panel. At the same time, the rotation of the motor causes the cleaning wheel to rotate and continuously wipe away the dust. After the roller brush and cleaning wheel have reciprocated once, the water spray pipe sprays water onto the photovoltaic panel through multiple nozzles, and then another cleaning cycle is performed to ensure that the surface of the photovoltaic panel is clean and improve the quality of the photovoltaic panel's absorption of light energy. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a top view of a photovoltaic panel dust removal device;

[0012] Figure 2 Side view of the mounting bracket with the roller brush and cleaning wheel installed;

[0013] Figure 3 This is the front view of the roller brush;

[0014] Figure 4 This is the front view of the cleaning wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The present invention will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings to enable those skilled in the art to better understand it.

[0016] Example 1

[0017] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a photovoltaic panel dust removal device includes an upper frame 2 and a lower frame 3 installed on both sides of a photovoltaic panel 1. The upper frame 2 is installed at the top of the photovoltaic panel 1, and the lower frame 3 is located at the bottom of the photovoltaic panel 1. The upper frame 2 and the lower frame 3 on the same side are respectively rotatably connected by bearing seats 4 with lead screws 5. The lead screws 5 are parallel to the photovoltaic panel 1. The top ends of the two lead screws 5 extend out of the bearing seats 4 and are connected to drive motors 6. The drive motors 6 are installed on the upper frame 2. Two nuts 7 that match the lead screws 5 are respectively connected to the two lead screws 5 and slide along them. A connecting rod 8 is bolted between the two nuts 7. The connecting rod 8 is located above the photovoltaic panel 1. A mounting frame 9 is provided below the connecting rod 8. A roller brush 10 is installed at the front end of the mounting frame 9, and a cleaning wheel 11 is installed at the rear end. Both the roller brush 10 and the cleaning wheel 11 are in contact with the surface of the photovoltaic panel 1. A water tank 12 is provided between the two upper frames 2. A water spray pipe 13 is provided on the side of the water tank 12 facing the photovoltaic panel 1. The head of the water spray pipe 13 is connected to a water pump, and multiple nozzles 14 are provided on the water spray pipe 13 at intervals. The drive motor 6 drives the lead screw 5 to rotate, which drives the lead screw nut 7 to move up and down along the lead screw 5, so that the roller brush 10 and the cleaning wheel 11 clean the photovoltaic panel 1 in turn to remove surface dust and keep it clean.

[0018] Furthermore, the aforementioned mounting frame 9 is in the shape of an inverted T. Mounting plates 901 are provided on both sides of the front end of the mounting frame 9, and rollers are connected between the mounting plates 901 by a rotating shaft. The rollers are provided with brushes or adhesive brushes on their surfaces, and the brushes or adhesive brushes are in frictional contact with the photovoltaic panel 1.

[0019] Multiple rotating motors 15 are installed at intervals at the rear end of the aforementioned mounting bracket 9. The top of the rotating motor 15 is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 9 via a mounting base 16. The output shaft of the rotating motor 15 extends downward to connect to the cleaning disc 17. A mop 18 is provided on the cleaning disc 17. The mop 18 is made of cotton cloth or sponge and is bonded to the cleaning disc 17 for easy replacement.

[0020] In use, the roller brush 10 and the cleaning wheel 11 are initially positioned at the top of the photovoltaic panel, with the roller brush 10 located in front of the cleaning wheel 11. When the drive motor 6 is started, the screw nut 7 moves downward along the screw. The roller brush 10 first rolls and rubs against the photovoltaic panel 1 to clean the dust on the surface of the photovoltaic panel 1. At the same time, the rotating motor drives the cleaning wheel 11 to rotate and continuously wipe away the dust. After the roller brush 10 and the cleaning wheel 11 have reciprocated once, the water spray pipe 13 sprays water onto the photovoltaic panel 1 through multiple nozzles 14, and another cleaning cycle is performed to ensure that the surface of the photovoltaic panel 1 is clean and to improve the quality of light energy absorption by the photovoltaic panel 1.

[0021] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Various modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from its design spirit and principles should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dust removal device for photovoltaic panels, characterized in that, The system includes an upper frame (2) and a lower frame (3) installed on both sides of the photovoltaic panel (1). The upper frame (2) and the lower frame (3) on the same side are rotatably connected to a lead screw (5) through a bearing seat (4). The top of the two lead screws (5) extends out of the bearing seat (4) and connects to a drive motor (6). Two nuts (7) that match the lead screws (5) are connected to the two lead screws (5) and slide along them. A connecting rod (8) is bolted between the two nuts (7). The connecting rod (8) is parallel above the photovoltaic panel (1). A mounting frame (9) is provided below the connecting rod (8). A roller brush (10) is installed at the front end of the mounting frame (9), and a cleaning wheel (11) is installed at the rear end. Both the roller brush (10) and the cleaning wheel (11) are in contact with the surface of the photovoltaic panel (1).

2. The photovoltaic panel dust removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A water tank (12) is provided between the two upper end frames (2). A water spray pipe (13) is provided on the side of the water tank (12) facing the photovoltaic panel (1). The head end of the water spray pipe (13) is connected to a water pump. Multiple nozzles (14) are provided on the water spray pipe (13) at intervals.

3. The photovoltaic panel dust removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting frame (9) is in the shape of an inverted T. Mounting plates (901) are provided on both sides of the front end of the mounting frame (9). The mounting plates (901) are connected to rollers by a rotating shaft. The rollers are provided with brushes or glue brushes on their surfaces. The brushes or glue brushes are in frictional contact with the photovoltaic panel (1).

4. A photovoltaic panel dust removal device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Multiple rotating motors (15) are installed at intervals at the rear end of the mounting frame (9). The top of the rotating motor (15) is fixedly connected to the mounting frame (9) through the mounting base (16). The output shaft of the rotating motor (15) extends downward to connect to the cleaning disc (17). A mop (18) is provided on the cleaning disc (17).

5. A photovoltaic panel dust removal device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mop (18) is made of cotton or sponge and is bonded to the cleaning disc (17).