Device capable of automatically cooling and cleaning solar cell panel

The automated device controlled by sensors enables automatic cooling, cleaning, and snow removal of solar panels, solving the problems caused by dust and snow accumulation, and improving power generation efficiency and safety.

CN223584117UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21JIANGSU RUNERGY CENTURY PHOTOVOLTAIC TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422286960.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-19
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-19

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, dust pollution leads to a decrease in the efficiency of solar panels, manual cleaning is inefficient and costly, and automatic cleaning devices have limited functions and cannot effectively cool down and remove snow.

Method used

Design an automated device that includes sensors, a water spraying component, a cleaning component, and a rainwater collection component. The device controls water spraying for cooling, sliding rail movement for cleaning, and rainwater collection through temperature and rain/snow sensors, thereby achieving automatic cleaning, cooling, and snow removal functions.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automated cooling, cleaning, and snow removal of solar panels, improving power generation efficiency and reducing the cost and safety risks of manual cleaning, making it a comprehensive product.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of solar cell panel structures, and particularly relates to a device capable of automatically cooling and cleaning a solar cell panel, which comprises a frame, the frame is arranged on four sides of the solar cell panel, a sensor is arranged at the upper end of the frame, two sides of the frame are in sliding connection with a cleaning component through sliding rails, and water spraying components are arranged at four corners of the frame. The device has the functions of cooling the solar cell panel, removing dust, storing water and sweeping snow, the functions are comprehensive, and the automation degree is high.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to solar cell panel structure technical field especially relates to a device that can automatic cooling and cleaning solar cell panel. BACKGROUND

[0002] Atmospheric dust is one of the key factors affecting the efficiency of solar power generation, and dust pollution can significantly reduce the power generation of photovoltaic power stations. According to research, it is estimated that it will be reduced by at least 5% per year. There are three reasons why dust can have such a big impact: temperature effect, shading effect, and corrosion effect. Dust adhering to the surface of the panel will block, absorb and reflect light, of which the most important is the blocking effect of light. Dust particles reflect, absorb and block light, affecting the absorption of photovoltaic panels, thereby affecting the efficiency of photovoltaic power generation. With the accumulation of dust on the surface of the assembly, the thermal resistance of the photovoltaic assembly is increased, becoming a thermal insulation layer on the photovoltaic assembly, affecting its heat dissipation. And the covered part of the battery assembly under long-term sunlight is heated at a much faster rate than the uncovered part, causing the temperature to be too high and the dark spots to be burned out. The surface of the photovoltaic panel is mostly made of glass, and the main components of glass are silicon dioxide and limestone. When wet acidic or alkaline dust adheres to the surface of the glass cover plate, the glass cover plate components can react with acid or base. With the increase of time in the acidic or alkaline environment, the surface of the glass will be slowly eroded, forming a pitted phenomenon on the surface, causing the light to form a diffuse reflection on the cover plate surface, and the uniformity of light propagation in the glass is destroyed. The rougher the photovoltaic assembly cover, the smaller the refracted light energy, the actual energy reaching the photovoltaic cell surface is reduced, resulting in a decrease in the power generation of the photovoltaic cell. And the sticky surface with adhesive residues is more likely to accumulate dust than the smoother surface. Moreover, dust itself can also attract dust. Once there is initial dust, more dust will accumulate, accelerating the decay of photovoltaic cell power generation.

[0003] In order to solve the influence of atmospheric dust on solar cell panel, the current common scheme can be divided into three categories: manual cleaning, semi-automatic cleaning and automatic cleaning. Manual cleaning is divided into dry cleaning and water cleaning, but manual cleaning has low work efficiency, long cleaning cycle, high labor cost and personal safety risks. Semi-automatic cleaning is mostly similar to a water truck. This design is more suitable for small and medium-sized power stations and is not suitable for small photovoltaic panels installed at home. Automatic cleaning is basically a robot sweeper mode used for large power stations. The design of full-automatic cleaning of solar cell panels installed at home mostly uses a roller to sweep back and forth, which is a single design mode and function. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] The utility model aims at providing a device that can automatically cool and clean solar cell panels to solve the problems in the prior art. The specific technical scheme is as follows:

[0005] The utility model discloses a device can automatically reduce temperature and clean solar cell panel, including frame, frame is installed in solar cell panel four edges, frame upper end is equipped with sensor, and frame both sides are through slide rail and clean component sliding connection, and frame four corners are equipped with water spraying component, and frame lower extreme rotatory connection has rainwater collection component, and water spraying component and rainwater collection component all are connected with water storage component.

[0006] Further, the sensor includes a temperature sensor and a rain and snow sensor, and the temperature sensor and the rain and snow sensor are fixed side by side on the upper end of the frame.

[0007] Further, the water spraying component includes a water spraying head, the water spraying head is connected with the water storage component through a water supply pipeline, a water pump is arranged at the connection position of the water supply pipeline and the water storage component, and the water spraying head is arranged to spray water upwardly at an inclination of 15° with respect to the solar cell panel.

[0008] Further, the slide rail is provided with a position sensor at both ends, and the clean component is electromagnetically inductive with the position sensor.

[0009] Further, the rainwater collection component includes a rainwater collection plate, the rainwater collection plate is rotatably connected with the lower end of the frame through a plate control component, two collection pipelines are arranged at the rotatable connection position, one end of each of the two collection pipelines is fixed on the frame, and the other end of each of the two collection pipelines is connected to the water storage component.

[0010] Further, filters are arranged at the connection positions of the two collection pipelines and the water storage component.

[0011] Further, a safety water level line and a warning line are arranged on the inner side wall of the water storage component.

[0012] Further, the lower end of the water storage component is connected to a household water pool through a connecting water pipe, and a water pump is arranged at the connection position of the water storage component and the connecting water pipe.

[0013] Further, the clean component includes two sliding blocks, the two sliding blocks are slidingly connected to the two slide rails through two groups of rollers respectively, a support frame is fixed between the two sliding blocks, a plurality of cleaning brush heads are rotatably connected in the support frame, a motor is arranged in the sliding block, a bevel gear is arranged at the output end of the motor, the bevel gear is in meshing transmission with a gear rod, the lower end of the gear rod is in meshing transmission with the slide rail, and the upper end of the gear rod is in transmission connection with the cleaning brush head and adjacent two cleaning brush heads through a belt.

[0014] Further, the plate control component includes an air cylinder, the air cylinder is fixed on the side surface of the frame, the output end of the air cylinder is connected with a rack, the rack is in meshing transmission with a gear fixed on the side surface of the rainwater collection plate, and a plastic film is arranged at the rotatable connection position of the frame and the rainwater collection plate.

[0015] The utility model discloses a device can automatically reduce temperature and clean solar cell panel, including frame, frame is installed in solar cell panel four edges, frame upper end is equipped with sensor, and frame both sides are through slide rail and clean component sliding connection, and frame four corners are equipped with water spraying component, and frame lower extreme rotatory connection has rainwater collection component, and water spraying component and rainwater collection component all are connected with water storage component.

[0016] When the sensor detects that the surface temperature of the solar panel is higher than the preset value, it sends an electrical signal to the controller. After receiving the high temperature electrical signal, the controller controls the water spray component to draw water from the water storage component and spray it onto the solar panel. The water spray component will spray water according to the set time interval and water volume. The sprayed water will evaporate, thereby carrying away the heat around the solar panel and playing a cooling role. This is less damaging to the solar panel than the traditional method of directly washing the solar panel with water.

[0017] Based on the dust cleaning time and frequency, the controller controls the cleaning components to start, which move back and forth on the solar panel via the slide rail to clean the surface of the solar panel. The water spraying components work in conjunction to spray water, making the dust on the surface of the solar panel more thorough.

[0018] When the sensor detects rain and the water level in the water storage component is low, the rainwater collection component is controlled to rotate from a state parallel to the solar panel to a state perpendicular to the solar panel 1. The rainwater sliding down from the solar panel is blocked by the rainwater collection component and flows into the water storage component from both ends of the connection between the two.

[0019] When the sensor detects rain and the water level in the water storage component is high, the rainwater collection component remains parallel to the solar panel 1 and does not need to collect rainwater.

[0020] When the sensor detects snowfall, the control unit is activated, moving back and forth on the solar panel via a slide rail to push away the snow, preventing snow accumulation on the solar panel from affecting power generation and also protecting the solar panel from damage during the snow melting process.

[0021] The device has functions such as cooling solar panels, cleaning dust, storing water, and sweeping snow. It is comprehensive in function and highly automated. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cleaning component and rainwater collection component of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 6 Structure diagram of the cleaning component and the rainwater collecting component of the utility model Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 7 For Figure 6 Partial enlarged view of B in the middle

[0029] Figure 8 Structure diagram of the cleaning component and the rainwater collecting component of the utility model Figure 3 ;

[0030] Figure 9 For Figure 8 Partial enlarged view of C in the middle

[0031] Marking in the figure:

[0032] Solar panel 1; frame 2; sensor 3; water spraying head 4; water supply pipeline 5; sliding rail 6; in-place inductor 7; plate control component 8; rainwater collecting plate 9; collecting pipeline 10; water storage component 11; filter 12; safe water level line 13; warning line 14; connecting water pipe 15; sliding block 16; roller 17; motor 18; bevel gear 19; gear rod 20; belt 21; cleaning brush head 22; support frame 23; air cylinder 24; rack 25; gear 26; plastic film 27. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The technical solutions of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below in combination with the drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all the other embodiments obtained by the ordinary skilled in the art without making creative labor belong to the protection scope of the utility model.

[0034] In the description of the utility model, it needs to be explained that the orientation or position relation indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer" and the like is the orientation or position relation based on the shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and cannot be understood as the restriction on the utility model that the indicated device or element must have the specific orientation, be constructed and operated in the specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as the restriction on the utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only for the description purpose, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance.

[0035] Embodiment one

[0036] As Figures 1-9As shown, a device capable of automatically cooling and cleaning solar cell panel, comprising frame 2, frame 2 is installed on the four sides of solar cell panel 1, frame 2 upper end is equipped with sensor 3, frame 2 both sides are slidably connected with cleaning component through slide rail 6, frame 2 four corners are equipped with water spraying component, frame 2 lower end is rotatably connected with rainwater collecting component, water spraying component and rainwater collecting component are connected with water storage component 11;

[0037] The working principle of the above technical scheme: the cleaning component, the water spraying component and the rainwater collecting component are electrically connected with the sensor 3, the sensor 3 is electrically connected with the controller, the cleaning component, the water spraying component, the rainwater collecting component and the water storage component 11 are electrically connected with the controller, when the sensor 3 detects that the surface temperature of the solar cell panel 1 is higher than the preset value, an electric signal is sent to the controller, after the controller receives the high-temperature electric signal, the water in the water storage component 11 is pumped up and sprayed on the solar cell panel 1, the water spraying component sprays water according to the set time interval and water volume, the sprayed water evaporates, thereby taking away the heat around the solar cell panel 1 to play a cooling role, which is lower than the damage to the solar cell panel compared with the traditional direct water flushing of the solar cell panel;

[0038] According to the dust cleaning time and frequency, the controller controls the cleaning component to start, moves back and forth on the solar cell panel 1 through the slide rail 6, and cleans the surface of the solar cell panel 1, and the water spraying component is used in cooperation to clean the dust on the surface of the solar cell panel 1 more thoroughly;

[0039] When the sensor 3 detects that it is raining and the water level in the water storage component 11 is low, the rainwater collecting component is controlled to rotate from the parallel state with the solar cell panel 1 to the perpendicular state with the solar cell panel 1, the rainwater sliding down from the solar cell panel 1 is blocked by the rainwater collecting component and flows into the water storage component 11 from both ends of the connection between them;

[0040] When the sensor 3 detects that it is raining and the water level in the water storage component 11 is high, the rainwater collecting component remains in the parallel state with the solar cell panel 1 and does not need to collect rainwater;

[0041] When the sensor 3 detects that it is snowing, the cleaning component is controlled to start, moves back and forth on the solar cell panel 1 through the slide rail 6, and pushes away the snow on the solar cell panel 1 to avoid the influence of the snow on the solar cell panel 1 on power generation, and also avoids the damage of the snow melting process to the solar cell panel 1;

[0042] The device has the functions of cooling, dust cleaning, water storage and snow removal for the solar cell panel 1, and has high automation degree.

[0043] Embodiment two

[0044] As Figures 1-9As shown, the sensor 3 includes a temperature sensor and a rain and snow sensor, which are fixed side by side on the upper end of the frame 2;

[0045] The water spraying component includes a water spraying head 4, which is connected with the water storage component 11 through a water supply pipeline 5, and a water pump is arranged at the connection position of the water supply pipeline 5 and the water storage component 11. The water spraying head 4 is arranged to spray water upward at an angle of 15° with respect to the solar cell panel 1;

[0046] The rainwater collecting component includes a rainwater collecting plate 9, which is rotatably connected with the lower end of the frame 2 through a plate control component 8, and two collecting pipelines 10 are arranged at the rotatable connection position, one end of each of the two collecting pipelines 10 is fixed on the two sides of the frame 2, and the other end of each of the two collecting pipelines 10 is connected with the two ends of the water storage component 11;

[0047] A safety water level line 13 and a warning line 14 are arranged on the inner side wall of the water storage component 11;

[0048] The lower end of the water storage component 11 is connected with a household water tank through a connecting water pipe 15, and a water pump is arranged at the connection position of the water storage component 11 and the connecting water pipe 15;

[0049] The cleaning component includes two sliding blocks 16, which are slidably connected with the two slide rails 6 through two groups of rollers 17, a support frame 23 is fixed between the two sliding blocks 16, a plurality of cleaning brush heads 22 are rotatably connected in the support frame 23, a motor 18 is arranged in the sliding block 16, a bevel gear 19 is arranged at the output end of the motor 18, the bevel gear 19 is in meshing transmission with a gear rod 20, the lower end of the gear rod 20 is in meshing transmission with the slide rail 6, and the upper end of the gear rod 20 is in transmission connection with the cleaning brush head 22 and between adjacent two cleaning brush heads 22 through a belt 21;

[0050] The plate control component 8 includes a pneumatic cylinder 24, which is fixed on the side surface of the frame 2, the output end of the pneumatic cylinder 24 is connected with a rack 25, and the rack 25 is in meshing transmission with a gear 26 fixed on the side surface of the rainwater collecting plate 9;

[0051] The working principle of the above technical scheme: the water pump connected with the water supply pipeline 5, the water pump connected with the connecting water pipe 15, the water storage component 11, the motor 18 and the air cylinder 24 are all electrically connected with the temperature sensor, the water pump connected with the water supply pipeline 5, the water pump connected with the connecting water pipe 15, the water storage component 11, the motor 18 and the air cylinder 24 are all electrically connected with the temperature sensor, and the temperature sensor and the rain and snow sensor are all electrically connected with the controller, and the temperature sensor and the rain and snow sensor are all electrically connected with the controller, and the water pump connected with the water supply pipeline 5, the water pump connected with the connecting water pipe 15, the water storage component 11, the motor 18, the air cylinder 24, the temperature sensor, the rain and snow sensor and the controller are all powered by the solar cell panel 1;

[0052] When the temperature sensor detects that the surface temperature of the solar cell panel 1 is higher than the preset value, an electrical signal is sent to the controller, and after the controller receives the high-temperature electrical signal, the water pump connected with the water supply pipeline 5 is started to draw water from the water storage component 11 through the water supply pipeline 5, and the water is sprayed to the surface of the solar cell panel 1 through the four water spraying heads 4 arranged at the four corners of the frame 2. The water spraying component will spray water according to the set time interval and water volume, and the sprayed water will evaporate, thereby taking away the heat around the solar cell panel 1 to achieve the effect of cooling. Compared with the traditional method of directly washing the battery panel with water, the damage to the battery panel is lower.

[0053] According to the dust cleaning time and frequency, the controller controls the motor 18 to start, drives the bevel gear 19 to rotate, drives the gear rod 20 to rotate, drives the cleaning component to slide on the slide rail 6 through the meshing transmission of the gear rod 20 and the slide rail 6, and the cleaning brush head 22 cleans the surface of the solar cell panel 1. At the same time, the gear rod 20 rotates to drive the cleaning brush head 22 through the belt 21, and the adjacent two cleaning brush heads 22 rotate through the belt 21, so that multiple cleaning brush heads 22 rotate while moving on the surface of the solar cell panel 1, and cooperate with the water spraying component to spray water to clean the dust on the surface of the solar cell panel 1 more thoroughly and better.

[0054] When the rain and snow sensor detects rain and the water level in the water storage component 11 is lower than the safe water level line 13, the controller controls the cylinder 24 to start, which drives the rack 25 to move forward, drives the gear 26 to rotate, and drives the rainwater collection plate 9 to rotate until it is perpendicular to the solar panel 1. The rainwater sliding down from the solar panel 1 is blocked by the rainwater collection plate 9, and the rainwater flows into the collection pipe 10 from both ends of the connection between the two, and then into the water storage component 11 through the collection pipe 10. When the water level in the water storage component 11 is higher than the safe water level line 13, the controller controls the cylinder 24 to start, which drives the rack 25 to move backward, drives the gear 26 to rotate, and drives the rainwater collection plate 9 to rotate until it is parallel to the solar panel 1. At this time, rainwater collection is no longer performed.

[0055] When the rain and snow sensor detects snowfall, the controller starts the motor 18, which drives the bevel gear 19 to rotate, which in turn drives the gear rod 20 to rotate. Through the meshing transmission between the gear rod 20 and the slide rail 6, the entire cleaning component slides on the slide rail 6. The cleaning brush head 22 cleans the surface of the solar panel 1. As the gear rod 20 rotates, it drives the cleaning brush head 22 through the belt 21. Two adjacent cleaning brush heads 22 will rotate through the belt 21. Thus, multiple cleaning brush heads 22 move on the surface of the solar panel 1 while rotating, pushing away the snow on the solar panel 1. This prevents the snow accumulation on the solar panel 1 from affecting power generation and also prevents the melting of the snow from damaging the solar panel 1.

[0056] Example 3

[0057] like Figures 1-9 As shown, both ends of the slide rail 6 are equipped with position sensors 7, and there is electromagnetic induction between the cleaning component and the position sensors 7.

[0058] The working principle of the above technical solution is as follows: The slider 16 is equipped with a sensor corresponding to the position sensor 7. When the slider 16 moves to the position, the slider 16 is controlled to move in the reversing direction, which facilitates the reciprocating motion of the slider 16, thereby enabling the cleaning brush head 22 to clean the surface of the solar panel 1 repeatedly, increasing the degree of cleaning.

[0059] Example 4

[0060] like Figures 1-9 As shown, filters 12 are provided at both ends of the connection between the two collection pipes 10 and the water storage component 11;

[0061] The working principle of the above technical solution: Filter 12 can filter impurities in rainwater.

[0062] Example 5

[0063] like Figures 1-9 As shown, a plastic film 27 is provided at the rotatable connection between the frame 2 and the rainwater collection plate 9;

[0064] The working principle of the above technical solution is that the plastic film 27 can prevent rainwater from leaking from the gap between the frame 2 and the rainwater collecting plate 9.

[0065] It can be understood that the utility model is described through some embodiments, and the person skilled in the art knows that various changes or equivalent replacements can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model. In addition, under the guidance of the utility model, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to specific conditions and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model. Therefore, the utility model is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of the present application belong to the scope protected by the utility model.

Claims

1. A device capable of automatically cooling and cleaning solar panels, characterized in that, The utility model provides a solar cell panel cleaning device, including frame (2), frame (2) is equipped in the four edges of solar cell panel (1), sensor (3) is equipped on the upper end of frame (2), both sides of frame (2) are slidably connected with the cleaning part through slide rail (6), and the four corners of frame (2) are evenly equipped with water spraying parts, and the lower end of frame (2) is rotatably connected with rainwater collecting part, and water spraying parts and rainwater collecting part are connected with water storage part (11); The rainwater collecting part includes a rainwater collecting plate (9) rotatably connected with the lower end of the frame (2) through a plate control part (8), and two collecting pipes (10) are arranged at the rotatable connection part, one end of each of the two collecting pipes (10) is fixed to the two sides of the frame (2), and the other end of each of the two collecting pipes (10) is connected to the two ends of the water storage part (11). The cleaning part includes two sliding blocks (16) slidably connected with the two slide rails (6) through two groups of rollers (17), a support frame (23) is fixed between the two sliding blocks (16), a plurality of cleaning brush heads (22) are rotatably connected in the support frame (23), a motor (18) is arranged in the sliding block (16), a bevel gear (19) is arranged at the output end of the motor (18), the bevel gear (19) is in meshing transmission with a gear rod (20), the lower end of the gear rod (20) is in meshing transmission with the slide rail (6), and the upper end of the gear rod (20) and adjacent two cleaning brush heads (22) are in transmission connection through a belt (21). The plate control part (8) includes a pneumatic cylinder (24) fixed to the side surface of the frame (2), the output end of the pneumatic cylinder (24) is connected with a rack (25), the rack (25) is in meshing transmission with a gear (26) fixed to the side surface of the rainwater collecting plate (9), and a plastic film (27) is arranged at the rotatable connection part of the frame (2) and the rainwater collecting plate (9).

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the device is capable of automatically cooling and cleaning the solar panel. The sensor (3) includes a temperature sensor and a rain and snow sensor, and the temperature sensor and the rain and snow sensor are fixed side by side to the upper end of the frame (2).

3. The device of claim 1, wherein the device is capable of automatically cooling and cleaning the solar panel. The water spraying part includes a water spraying head (4) connected with the water storage part (11) through a water supply pipe (5), a water pump is arranged at the connection part of the water supply pipe (5) and the water storage part (11), and the water spraying head (4) is arranged to spray water upward at an angle of 15° with respect to the solar cell panel (1).

4. The device of claim 3, wherein the device is capable of automatically cooling and cleaning the solar panel. The slide rail (6) is provided with a position sensor (7) at each end, and the cleaning part and the position sensor (7) are electromagnetically induced.

5. The device of claim 1, wherein the device is capable of automatically cooling and cleaning the solar panel. A filter (12) is arranged at the connection part of each of the two collecting pipes (10) and the water storage part (11).

6. The device of claim 5, wherein the device is capable of automatically cooling and cleaning the solar panel. A safety water level line (13) and a warning line (14) are arranged on the inner side wall of the water storage part (11).

7. The device of claim 5, wherein the device is capable of automatically cooling and cleaning the solar panel. The lower end of the water storage part (11) is connected with a household water tank through a connecting water pipe (15), and a water pump is arranged at the connection part of the water storage part (11) and the connecting water pipe (15).