Photovoltaic panel surface cleaning device

The cleaning mechanism mounted on the tracked mobile vehicle solves the problem of difficult-to-remove adhesive dirt on the surface of photovoltaic panels by using high-pressure washing, vibration scraping and negative pressure absorption, achieving a highly efficient cleaning effect.

CN224083483UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03JINAN UNIVERSITY
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-27
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing photovoltaic panel surface cleaning devices are ineffective at removing sticky dirt, especially hard crystals formed by uric acid and organic matter in bird droppings, resulting in poor cleaning performance.

Method used

A photovoltaic panel surface cleaning device was designed, which uses a tracked mobile vehicle to carry the cleaning mechanism, including a cleaning shovel, a flushing nozzle, a negative pressure collection structure and a drive structure. It cleans dirt through high-pressure flushing, vibration scraping and negative pressure absorption.

Benefits of technology

It improves the cleaning effect and efficiency of photovoltaic panel surface, effectively removes adhesive dirt, and avoids damage to the photovoltaic panel surface.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a photovoltaic panel surface cleaning device, which relates to the technical field of photovoltaic panel surface cleaning and comprises a moving trolley and a cleaning mechanism. The cleaning mechanism comprises a cleaning structure, a fixing frame and a cleaning assembly. The cleaning assembly comprises a cleaning seat, a cleaning shovel piece, a flushing spray head and a collecting structure, the moving vehicle, the fixing frame and the cleaning structure are matched to clean dirt on the surface of the photovoltaic panel, and the driving motor, the lead screw transmission device, the connecting sleeve, the lifting block, the connecting piece and the connecting ring are matched to move the cleaning head, the flushing spray head and the cleaning shovel piece to a cleaning area. The driving structure controls the cleaning shovel piece to shove adhesive dirt in a vibrating mode, the rotating motor, the pressurizing water pump, the liquid storage box, the water guide pipe and the lifting block control the flushing spray head to conduct high-pressure flushing on the dirt, and the negative pressure device, the connecting box, the collecting box and the connecting pipe control the cleaning head to clean and collect the adhesive dirt. Therefore, the cleaning effect and the cleaning efficiency of the cleaning mechanism can be improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of photovoltaic panel surface cleaning technology, specifically a photovoltaic panel surface cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] A photovoltaic (PV) panel is a portable power generation device. It is mainly composed of multiple solar cell units, which are usually made of semiconductor materials such as silicon. When sunlight shines on the PV panel, electrons in the semiconductor are excited, thereby generating an electric current. During operation, the surface of the existing PV panels is easily covered by dust, which requires workers to clean the PV panels after long-term use. Therefore, a PV panel surface cleaning device is needed.

[0003] Existing photovoltaic panel surface cleaning devices have certain drawbacks. These devices typically use a mobile cart to control the cleaning brushes to remove dust from the panel surface. However, photovoltaic panels are usually installed outdoors without any shade, resulting in a buildup of bird droppings. The high surface temperature of photovoltaic panels, combined with bird droppings containing highly viscous substances like uric acid and rich in organic matter such as protein and fat, causes the uric acid to harden into crystals that adhere tightly to the panel surface. The protein and fat-rich liquids, upon cooling, form sticky grime that is difficult to remove. The rotating cleaning brushes are ineffective at cleaning this sticky grime, failing to meet the required cleaning standards. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art; to this end, the present invention proposes a photovoltaic panel surface cleaning device.

[0005] A photovoltaic panel surface cleaning device includes: a mobile vehicle movable on the photovoltaic panel surface and a cleaning mechanism detachably mounted on the mobile vehicle. The mobile vehicle is driven by a tracked vehicle, and its bottom end is provided with an adsorption structure that can adsorb and connect with the photovoltaic panel surface. The cleaning mechanism includes cleaning structures symmetrically arranged on the front and rear sides of the mobile vehicle, a fixing frame for mounting the cleaning structures on the mobile vehicle, and a cleaning assembly located at the front end of the mobile vehicle. The cleaning assembly includes a cleaning seat detachably mounted on the mobile vehicle, a cleaning shovel movably mounted inside the cleaning seat for cleaning dirt on the photovoltaic panel surface, a flushing nozzle located on one side of the cleaning shovel for high-pressure flushing of dirt, and a collection structure located on the other side of the cleaning shovel for negative pressure collection of dirt. The flushing nozzle is capable of high-pressure flushing of adhesive dirt on the photovoltaic panel surface.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the cleaning assembly also includes a liquid storage box detachably installed on the upper end of the mobile vehicle, a pressurized water pump disposed inside the cleaning seat and communicating with the liquid storage box, and a water guide pipe communicating with the pressurized water pump and the flushing nozzle. The water guide pipe can move inside the cleaning seat. The cleaning assembly also includes a lifting block movably disposed inside the cleaning seat and rotatably connected to the flushing nozzle, and a rotary motor detachably installed on the outside of the lifting block and controlling the angle adjustment of the flushing nozzle. The rotary motor can control the flushing nozzle to rotate, thereby cooperating with the cleaning shovel to flush and remove adhesive dirt.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the cleaning assembly further includes a drive structure for controlling the cleaning shovel to vibrate and remove dirt, a connecting sleeve installed on the outside of the drive structure, and a screw transmission device detachably connected to the connecting sleeve and controlling the lifting and lowering of the drive structure through the connecting sleeve. The drive structure can control the cleaning shovel to vibrate at high frequency, and the screw transmission device controls the height adjustment of the cleaning shovel through the connecting sleeve. A support frame is vertically installed on the inner wall of the cleaning seat. A drive motor for controlling the operation of the screw transmission device is provided at the upper end of the support frame. A reinforcing block connected to the lifting block is provided on the outer wall of the connecting sleeve, and the connecting sleeve controls the height adjustment of the flushing nozzle through the reinforcing block.

[0008] As a further aspect of this utility model: the lower end face of the cleaning shovel is inclined, which facilitates the rinsing nozzle to rinse the dirt from the lower side of the cleaning shovel; the lower part of the cleaning shovel is made of flexible material to avoid damaging the surface of the photovoltaic panel.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the collection structure includes several sets of negative pressure devices detachably installed on the upper end of the cleaning seat, a connecting box disposed inside the cleaning seat and communicating with the negative pressure devices, and a collection box movably disposed in the connecting box for collecting dirt; the outer side of the collection box is provided with a connecting plate that fits against the cleaning seat, and a handle can be installed on the outer wall of the connecting plate; the connecting plate is provided with a locking structure for locking with the cleaning seat; the upper end of the connecting box and the upper end of the collection box are both provided with through holes for connecting to the negative pressure devices, the negative pressure devices can suck the dirt removed by the cleaning shovel into the collection box, and the connecting plate can remove the collection box from the connecting box for cleaning.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the cleaning seat is provided with a connecting pipe that penetrates the connecting box and extends into the collection box; the bottom end of the connecting pipe is provided with a cleaning head for negative pressure suction of dirt; the connecting pipe is provided with several sets of sealing rings for sealing and reinforcement; the lower end of the connecting pipe is provided with a telescopic structure to facilitate the height adjustment of the cleaning head.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a connecting ring is installed on the cleaning head; the outer wall of the connecting ring is provided with a connector that can be detachably connected to the connecting sleeve, and the connecting ring and the connector cooperate to adjust the height of the cleaning head.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the cleaning structure includes a cleaning frame that is detachably fixed to the fixing frame and a cleaning roller brush that is rotatably installed inside the cleaning frame.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] (1) This utility model uses a cleaning mechanism, a moving vehicle, a fixed frame and a cleaning structure to clean dirt from the surface of a photovoltaic panel. The drive motor, screw transmission device, connecting sleeve, lifting block, connecting piece and connecting ring work together to move the cleaning head, flushing nozzle and cleaning shovel to the cleaning area. The drive structure controls the cleaning shovel to vibrate and remove adhesive dirt. The rotary motor, pressurized water pump, liquid storage box, water guide pipe and lifting block control the flushing nozzle to flush the dirt with high pressure. The negative pressure device, connecting box, collection box and connecting pipe control the cleaning head to clean and collect adhesive dirt, thereby improving the cleaning effect and cleaning efficiency of the cleaning mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall design of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the mobile vehicle and cleaning mechanism in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 In this utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the collection structure in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the cleaning component in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the cleaning shovel and the flushing nozzle in this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Mobile vehicle; 2. Cleaning structure; 3. Fixed frame; 4. Cleaning seat; 5. Cleaning shovel; 6. Flushing nozzle; 7. Collection structure; 8. Liquid storage box; 9. Pressurized water pump; 10. Water guide pipe; 11. Lifting block; 12. Rotary motor; 13. Drive structure; 14. Connecting sleeve; 15. Screw drive device; 16. Support frame; 17. Drive motor; 18. Negative pressure device; 19. Connecting box; 20. Collection box; 21. Connecting pipe; 22. Cleaning head; 23. Connecting ring; 24. Connecting piece; 25. Cleaning frame; 26. Cleaning roller brush. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 6 This application provides a photovoltaic panel surface cleaning device, including: a mobile vehicle 1 that can move on the surface of a photovoltaic panel and a cleaning mechanism detachably mounted on the mobile vehicle 1. The mobile vehicle 1 is driven by a track, and the bottom end of the mobile vehicle 1 is provided with an adsorption structure that can be adsorbed and connected to the surface of the photovoltaic panel. The cleaning mechanism includes cleaning structures 2 symmetrically arranged on the front and rear sides of the mobile vehicle 1, a fixing frame 3 for mounting the cleaning structures 2 on the mobile vehicle 1, and a cleaning assembly disposed at the front end of the mobile vehicle 1. The cleaning assembly includes a cleaning seat 4 detachably mounted on the mobile vehicle 1, a cleaning shovel 5 movably mounted inside the cleaning seat 4 for cleaning dirt on the surface of the photovoltaic panel, a flushing nozzle 6 disposed on one side of the cleaning shovel 5 for high-pressure flushing of dirt, and a collection structure 7 disposed on the other side of the cleaning shovel 5 for negative pressure collection of dirt. The flushing nozzle 6 is capable of high-pressure flushing of adhesive dirt on the surface of the photovoltaic panel.

[0025] The cleaning assembly of this utility model also includes a liquid storage box 8 detachably installed on the upper end of the mobile vehicle 1, a pressurized water pump 9 disposed inside the cleaning seat 4 and connected to the liquid storage box 8, and a water guide pipe 10 connecting the pressurized water pump 9 to the flushing nozzle 6. The liquid storage box 8 stores cleaning liquid for cleaning dirt, and the water guide pipe 10 can move inside the cleaning seat 4. The cleaning assembly also includes a lifting block 11 movably disposed inside the cleaning seat 4 and rotatably connected to the flushing nozzle 6, and a rotary motor 12 detachably installed on the outside of the lifting block 11 and controlling the angle adjustment of the flushing nozzle 6. The rotary motor 12 can control the flushing nozzle 6 to rotate, thereby cooperating with the cleaning shovel 5 to flush and remove sticky dirt.

[0026] The cleaning assembly of this utility model also includes a drive structure 13 for controlling the cleaning shovel 5 to vibrate and remove dirt, a connecting sleeve 14 installed on the outside of the drive structure 13, and a screw drive device 15 detachably connected to the connecting sleeve 14 and controlling the lifting and lowering of the drive structure 13 through the connecting sleeve 14. The drive structure 13 can control the cleaning shovel 5 to vibrate at high frequency, and the screw drive device 15 controls the height adjustment of the cleaning shovel 5 through the connecting sleeve 14. A support frame 16 is vertically installed on the inner wall of the cleaning seat 4. A drive motor 17 for controlling the operation of the screw drive device 15 is provided at the upper end of the support frame 16. A reinforcing block connected to the lifting block 11 is provided on the outer wall of the connecting sleeve 14, and the connecting sleeve 14 controls the height adjustment of the flushing nozzle 6 through the reinforcing block.

[0027] In this invention, the lower end face of the cleaning shovel 5 is inclined, which makes it easier for the rinsing nozzle 6 to rinse the dirt from the lower side of the cleaning shovel 5; the lower part of the cleaning shovel 5 is made of flexible material to avoid damaging the surface of the photovoltaic panel.

[0028] In summary, the mobile vehicle 1 is started, which drives the cleaning structure 2 and the cleaning components to move on the surface of the photovoltaic panel to clean the dirt. When it moves to the adhesive dirt, the drive motor 17 is started, which drives the connecting sleeve 14 to move through the lead screw transmission device 15. The connecting sleeve 14 drives the drive structure 13 and the cleaning shovel 5 to move to the adhesive dirt. The drive structure 13 is started, which controls the cleaning shovel 5 to remove and clean the adhesive dirt.

[0029] When the connecting sleeve 14 moves downward, the lifting block 11 moves downward through the reinforcing block. The lifting block 11 moves the flushing nozzle 6 downward to the cleaning area. The rotary motor 12 is started to control the flushing nozzle 6 to rotate. The pressurized water pump 9 is started to spray the cleaning liquid in the storage box 8 through the water pipe 10 and the flushing nozzle 6 for rinsing.

[0030] Example 2

[0031] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 5This is the second embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the collection structure 7 includes several sets of negative pressure devices 18 detachably installed on the upper end of the cleaning seat 4, a connecting box 19 disposed inside the cleaning seat 4 and communicating with the negative pressure devices 18, and a collection box 20 movably disposed in the connecting box 19 for collecting dirt. A connecting plate that fits against the cleaning seat 4 is detachably provided on the outside of the collection box 20. The connecting plate can be removed to clean the dirt collected inside the collection box 20. The connecting plate is sealed to the collection box 20, enabling the collection box 20 to collect the sucked-in dirt. A handle can be installed on the outer wall of the connecting plate, and the connecting plate is provided with a locking structure that locks with the cleaning seat 4. The upper end of the connecting box 19 and the upper end of the collection box 20 are both provided with through holes that connect to the negative pressure devices 18. The negative pressure devices 18 can suck the dirt removed by the cleaning shovel 5 into the collection box 20, and the connecting plate can remove the collection box 20 from the connecting box 19 for cleaning.

[0032] In this utility model, the cleaning seat 4 is provided with a connecting pipe 21 that passes through the connecting box 19 and extends into the collection box 20; the bottom end of the connecting pipe 21 is provided with a cleaning head 22 for negative pressure suction of dirt; the connecting pipe 21 is provided with several sets of sealing rings for sealing and reinforcement; the lower end of the connecting pipe 21 is provided with a telescopic structure to facilitate the height adjustment of the cleaning head 22.

[0033] In this utility model, a connecting ring 23 is installed on the cleaning head 22; the outer wall of the connecting ring 23 is provided with a connector 24 that is detachably connected to the connecting sleeve 14, and the connecting ring 23 and the connector 24 cooperate to adjust the height of the cleaning head 22.

[0034] In this utility model, the cleaning structure 2 includes a cleaning frame 25 that is detachably fixed to the fixing frame 3 and a cleaning roller brush 26 that is rotatably installed inside the cleaning frame 25. A cleaning motor that controls the rotation of the cleaning roller brush 26 is installed on the cleaning frame 25.

[0035] In summary, the mobile vehicle 1 is started, and the cleaning frame 25 is moved by the fixed frame 3. The cleaning motor is started, which drives the cleaning roller brush 26 to rotate, so that the cleaning roller brush 26 can clean the dirt on the surface of the photovoltaic panel.

[0036] When the connecting sleeve 14 moves downward, the connecting piece 24 drives the connecting ring 23 to move. The connecting ring 23 drives the cleaning head 22 to the dirt. The negative pressure device 18 is activated, and the dirt is sucked into the collection box 20 through the cleaning head 22 and the connecting pipe 21 for cleaning and collection. After the mobile vehicle 1 has finished cleaning the surface of the photovoltaic panel, the collection box 20 is pulled out from the connecting box 19 for cleaning.

[0037] Example 3

[0038] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 6 This embodiment is obtained by combining Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2.

[0039] The mobile vehicle 1, the fixed frame 3, and the cleaning structure 2 work together to clean the surface of the photovoltaic panel. The drive motor 17, the lead screw transmission device 15, the connecting sleeve 14, the lifting block 11, the connecting piece 24, and the connecting ring 23 work together to move the cleaning head 22, the flushing nozzle 6, and the cleaning shovel 5 to the cleaning area. The drive structure 13 controls the cleaning shovel 5 to vibrate and remove the dirt. The rotary motor 12, the pressurized water pump 9, the liquid storage box 8, the water guide pipe 10, and the lifting block 11 control the flushing nozzle 6 to perform high-pressure flushing of the dirt. The negative pressure device 18, the connecting box 19, the collection box 20, and the connecting pipe 21 control the cleaning head 22 to clean and collect the dirt, thereby improving the cleaning effect and cleaning efficiency of the cleaning mechanism.

[0040] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical methods of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical methods of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical methods of this utility model.

Claims

1. A photovoltaic panel surface cleaning device comprising a mobile vehicle (1) that can move on the surface of a photovoltaic panel, characterized in that, Also include: detachable set on the mobile car (1) cleaning mechanism; Wherein, the cleaning mechanism includes symmetrically arranged on both sides of the mobile car (1) cleaning structure (2), the cleaning structure (2) is installed on the mobile car (1) on the fixed frame (3) and is arranged at the front end of the mobile car (1) cleaning assembly; The cleaning assembly includes a cleaning seat (4) detachably mounted on the mobile car (1), a cleaning shovel (5) movably mounted inside the cleaning seat (4) and cleaning the dirt on the surface of the photovoltaic panel, a washing nozzle (6) arranged on one side of the cleaning shovel (5) and high pressure washing the dirt, and a collection structure (7) arranged on the other side of the cleaning shovel (5) and collecting the dirt under negative pressure.

2. A photovoltaic panel surface cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein, The cleaning assembly further comprises a liquid storage box (8) detachably mounted on the upper end of the mobile car (1), a pressurized water pump (9) arranged inside the cleaning seat (4) and communicating with the liquid storage box (8), and a water guide pipe (10) connecting the pressurized water pump (9) and the washing nozzle (6). The cleaning assembly further comprises a lifting block (11) movably arranged inside the cleaning seat (4) and rotatably connected with the washing nozzle (6), and a rotary motor (12) detachably mounted on the outer side of the lifting block (11) and controlling the washing nozzle (6) to adjust the angle.

3. A photovoltaic panel surface cleaning device according to claim 2, wherein, The cleaning assembly further comprises a driving structure (13) for controlling the cleaning shovel (5) to vibrate and remove the dirt, a connecting sleeve (14) mounted on the outer side of the driving structure (13), and a lead screw transmission device (15) detachably connected with the connecting sleeve (14) and controlling the driving structure (13) to lift through the connecting sleeve (14). The inner wall of the cleaning seat (4) is vertically provided with a support frame (16); The upper end of the support frame (16) is provided with a driving motor (17) for controlling the work of the lead screw transmission device (15); The outer wall of the connecting sleeve (14) is provided with a reinforcing block connected with the lifting block (11).

4. A photovoltaic panel surface cleaning device according to claim 3, wherein, The lower end surface of the cleaning shovel (5) is inclined. The lower part of the cleaning shovel (5) is made of flexible material.

5. A photovoltaic panel surface cleaning device according to claim 4, wherein, The collection structure (7) comprises a plurality of groups of negative pressure equipment (18) detachably mounted on the upper end of the cleaning seat (4), a connecting box (19) arranged inside the cleaning seat (4) and communicating with the negative pressure equipment (18), and a collection box (20) movably arranged in the connecting box (19) and used for collecting dirt. The outer side of the collection box (20) is provided with a connecting plate matched with the cleaning seat (4); The upper end of the connecting box (19) and the upper end of the collection box (20) are both provided with through holes connected with the negative pressure equipment (18).

6. A photovoltaic panel surface cleaning device according to claim 5, wherein, The inside of the cleaning seat (4) is provided with a connecting pipe (21) penetrating through the connecting box (19) and extending into the inside of the collection box (20); The bottom end of the connecting pipe (21) is provided with a cleaning head (22) for negative pressure suction of the dirt; The connecting pipe (21) is provided with a plurality of sealing rings for sealing and reinforcing.

7. A photovoltaic panel surface cleaning device according to claim 6, wherein, The cleaning head (22) is provided with a connecting ring (23); The outer wall of the connecting ring (23) is provided with a connecting piece (24) detachably connected with the connecting sleeve (14).

8. A photovoltaic panel surface cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein, The cleaning structure (2) comprises a cleaning frame (25) detachably fixed with the fixing frame (3) and a cleaning roller brush (26) rotatably installed inside the cleaning frame (25).