Walking type photovoltaic cleaning equipment

By designing the longitudinal and lateral movement mechanisms of the walking photovoltaic cleaning equipment, and combining it with the electrified steel cables used in high-speed rail and backup batteries, the problems of pressure damage and high cost of existing photovoltaic panel cleaning robots have been solved. This has enabled flexible suspension cleaning of photovoltaic panels and power supply, improving the reliability and cleaning efficiency of the equipment.

CN224178132UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28WUXI LINGJING INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUXI LINGJING INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-08
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

Existing photovoltaic panel cleaning robots are heavy and can easily damage thin photovoltaic panels, and cleaning robots with laid tracks are expensive.

Method used

Design a mobile photovoltaic cleaning device that employs longitudinal and lateral movement mechanisms. The cleaning mechanism is driven by longitudinal and lateral support cables, enabling cleaning in a suspended posture to avoid damage to the photovoltaic panels. Power is supplied via electrified steel cables used in high-speed rail, reducing friction of the power cables.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible cleaning of large-scale photovoltaic panels, avoids pressure damage, reduces the damage to photovoltaic panels caused by the equipment's own weight, and solves the power supply problem by using backup batteries and electrified steel cables used in high-speed rail, thereby improving the flexibility and reliability of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses walking type photovoltaic cleaning equipment, which belongs to the technical field of photovoltaic panel cleaning and comprises a moving system and a sweeping mechanism. The moving system comprises a longitudinal moving mechanism and a transverse moving mechanism, the two longitudinal moving trolleys are matched to drive the transverse supporting cable to longitudinally move along the longitudinal supporting cable, and then the transverse moving trolleys drive the sweeping mechanism to transversely move along the transverse supporting cable. The longitudinal moving mechanism and the transverse moving mechanism are matched so that the sweeping mechanism can move on the plane at will, the sweeping mechanism can sweep a large-range photovoltaic panel in a suspension posture, the photovoltaic panel is effectively prevented from being pressed and damaged due to the dead weight of the robot, use is flexible, and photovoltaic panels in different areas can be conveniently cleaned.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] During the operation of photovoltaic panels, it is necessary to clean the dust accumulated on the surface of the photovoltaic panels regularly to ensure the efficient operation of the photovoltaic power generation system.

[0003] Common photovoltaic panel cleaning robots include tracked cleaning robots, wheeled cleaning robots, and track-mounted cleaning robots. Cleaning robots and their related accessories are generally quite heavy. Robots used in large power plants can weigh up to 80 kilograms. For robots that apply their own weight directly to the photovoltaic panels, there is a risk of damage to the increasingly thin photovoltaic panels. On the other hand, robots that require the laying of tracks have high operating costs.

[0004] Based on this, the present invention designs a mobile photovoltaic cleaning device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides a mobile photovoltaic cleaning device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A mobile photovoltaic cleaning device includes a mobile system and a cleaning mechanism;

[0008] The mobile system includes a longitudinal moving mechanism and a lateral moving mechanism. The longitudinal moving mechanism includes a longitudinal support cable and a longitudinal moving trolley. Two longitudinal support cables are arranged in parallel and mounted on the upper side of the photovoltaic panel. Each longitudinal support cable is equipped with a longitudinal moving trolley that moves longitudinally. The lateral moving mechanism includes a lateral support cable and a lateral moving trolley. Two parallel lateral support cables are fixedly installed between the two longitudinal moving trolleys. A lateral moving trolley that moves laterally along the lateral support cable is installed on the lateral support cable. A cleaning mechanism is installed at the lower end of the lateral moving trolley.

[0009] Furthermore, the longitudinal moving trolley includes a longitudinal support frame, connecting wheels, and a longitudinal drive assembly. The longitudinal drive assembly for moving along the longitudinal support cable is symmetrically installed on the front and rear sides of the left end of the longitudinal support frame. Connecting wheels are symmetrically fixedly installed on the front and rear sides of the right end of the longitudinal support frame. A transverse support cable is fixedly installed between the connecting wheels of the longitudinal moving trolleys on both sides.

[0010] Furthermore, the longitudinal drive assembly includes a synchronous motor, longitudinal rollers, and longitudinal drive wheels. The synchronous motor is fixedly connected to the longitudinal support frame, and the longitudinal rollers and longitudinal drive wheels are rotatably connected to the longitudinal support frame through bearings. The longitudinal rollers and longitudinal drive wheels are located on both sides of the longitudinal support cable and are tactilely connected to the longitudinal support cable. The output end of the synchronous motor is fixedly connected to the longitudinal drive wheels.

[0011] Furthermore, the lateral moving trolley includes a lateral support frame, a lateral drive assembly, and an electrical control box. The lateral drive assembly for moving along the lateral support cable is symmetrically installed on the left and right sides of the upper end of the lateral support frame, and the electrical control box is fixedly installed on the lateral support frame.

[0012] Furthermore, the lateral drive assembly includes a dual-output shaft motor, lateral rollers, lateral drive wheels, and connecting arms. The connecting arms are symmetrically fixed on the front and rear sides of the lateral support frame. The upper end of the connecting arm is rotatably mounted with a lateral roller via a bearing. The dual-output shaft motor is fixedly mounted between the connecting arms. The two output ends of the dual-output shaft motor are respectively fixedly mounted with lateral drive wheels that correspond one-to-one with and cooperate with the two lateral rollers. The lateral rollers and lateral drive wheels are located on the upper and lower sides of the lateral support cable, respectively, and are rotatably connected to the lateral support cable.

[0013] Furthermore, the cleaning mechanism includes a push cylinder, a mounting frame, a brush roller, and a drive motor. The push cylinder is fixedly installed at the lower end of the transverse support frame, and the output end of the push cylinder is fixedly installed with the mounting frame. The brush roller is rotatably installed inside the mounting frame. The drive motor is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting frame, and the output end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the brush roller.

[0014] Furthermore, a water pipe is also fixedly installed on the mounting bracket, and multiple water outlet pipes are fixedly installed at the lower end of the water pipe along its length.

[0015] Furthermore, a spare battery is also fixedly installed on the transverse support frame.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: two longitudinally moving trolleys work together to drive the transverse support cable to move longitudinally along the longitudinal support cable, and then the transversely moving trolley drives the cleaning mechanism to move laterally along the transverse support cable. The cooperation between the longitudinal and transverse moving mechanisms enables the cleaning mechanism to move arbitrarily on the plane, allowing the cleaning mechanism to perform cleaning operations on a large area of ​​photovoltaic panels in a suspended posture. This effectively prevents damage to the photovoltaic panels caused by the robot's own weight, and is flexible in use, making it convenient to clean photovoltaic panels in different areas. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This utility model relates to a three-dimensional mobile photovoltaic cleaning device. Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a front view of a mobile photovoltaic cleaning device according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a left view of a mobile photovoltaic cleaning device according to this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 5 The three-dimensional structure of the lateral moving trolley of this utility model Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 6 The three-dimensional structure of the lateral moving trolley of this utility model Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0025] The labels in the diagram represent:

[0026] 1. Longitudinal moving mechanism; 11. Longitudinal support cable; 12. Longitudinal moving trolley; 121. Longitudinal support frame; 122. Synchronous motor; 123. Longitudinal roller; 124. Longitudinal drive wheel; 125. Connecting wheel; 2. Lateral moving mechanism; 21. Lateral support cable; 22. Lateral moving trolley; 221. Lateral support frame; 222. Dual output shaft motor; 223. Lateral roller; 224. Lateral drive wheel; 225. Electrical control box; 226. Backup battery; 227. Connecting arm; 3. Cleaning mechanism; 31. Push cylinder; 32. Mounting bracket; 33. Brush roller; 34. Drive motor; 35. Water pipe; 36. Water outlet pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0028] The terms "left," "right," "front," "back," "up," and "down" used in the following description refer to the orientation from the perspective of the front view.

[0029] Example 1: In some embodiments, please refer to the accompanying drawings. Figures 1-7 A mobile photovoltaic cleaning device includes a mobile system and a cleaning mechanism 3;

[0030] The mobile system includes a longitudinal moving mechanism 1 and a transverse moving mechanism 2. The longitudinal moving mechanism 1 includes a longitudinal support cable 11 and a longitudinal moving trolley 12. Two longitudinal support cables 11 are arranged in parallel and mounted on the upper side of the photovoltaic panel. Each longitudinal support cable 11 is equipped with a longitudinal moving trolley 12 that moves longitudinally. The transverse moving mechanism 2 includes a transverse support cable 21 and a transverse moving trolley 22. Two parallel transverse support cables 21 are fixedly installed between the two longitudinal moving trolleys 12. A transverse moving trolley 22 that moves laterally along the transverse support cable 21 is installed on the transverse support cable 21. A cleaning mechanism 3 is installed at the lower end of the transverse moving trolley 22.

[0031] In this invention, two longitudinally moving trolleys 12 work together to drive the transverse support cable 21 to move longitudinally along the longitudinal support cable 11. Then, the transversely moving trolley 22 drives the cleaning mechanism 3 to move laterally along the transverse support cable 21. The longitudinal moving mechanism 1 and the transverse moving mechanism 2 work together to enable the cleaning mechanism 3 to move arbitrarily on the plane, so that the cleaning mechanism 3 can perform cleaning operations on a large area of ​​photovoltaic panels in a suspended posture. This effectively prevents the photovoltaic panels from being damaged by the robot's own weight, and is flexible in use, making it convenient to clean photovoltaic panels in different areas.

[0032] The longitudinal moving trolley 12 includes a longitudinal support frame 121, connecting wheels 125 and a longitudinal drive assembly. The longitudinal support frame 121 has longitudinal drive assemblies symmetrically installed on the front and rear sides of the left end for moving along the longitudinal support cable 11. The longitudinal support frame 121 has connecting wheels 125 symmetrically fixedly installed on the front and rear sides of the right end. A transverse support cable 21 is fixedly installed between the connecting wheels 125 of the longitudinal moving trolleys 12 on both sides.

[0033] The longitudinal drive assembly includes a synchronous motor 122, a longitudinal roller 123, and a longitudinal drive wheel 124. The synchronous motor 122 is fixedly connected to the longitudinal support frame 121. The longitudinal roller 123 and the longitudinal drive wheel 124 are rotatably connected to the longitudinal support frame 121 through bearings. The longitudinal roller 123 and the longitudinal drive wheel 124 are located on both sides of the longitudinal support cable 11 and are tumbledly connected to the longitudinal support cable 11. The output end of the synchronous motor 122 is fixedly connected to the longitudinal drive wheel 124.

[0034] The lateral moving trolley 22 includes a lateral support frame 221, a lateral drive assembly and an electrical control box 225. The left and right sides of the upper end of the lateral support frame 221 are symmetrically equipped with lateral drive assemblies for moving along the lateral support cable 21, and the electrical control box 225 is fixedly installed on the lateral support frame 221.

[0035] The lateral drive assembly includes a dual-output shaft motor 222, lateral rollers 223, lateral drive wheels 224, and connecting arms 227. The connecting arms 227 are symmetrically fixed on the front and rear sides of the lateral support frame 221. The upper end of the connecting arms 227 is rotatably mounted with lateral rollers 223 via bearings. The dual-output shaft motor 222 is fixedly mounted between the connecting arms 227. The two output ends of the dual-output shaft motor 222 are respectively fixedly mounted with lateral drive wheels 224 that correspond one-to-one with and cooperate with the two lateral rollers 223. The lateral rollers 223 and lateral drive wheels 224 are located on the upper and lower sides of the lateral support cable 21 and are rotatably connected to the lateral support cable 21.

[0036] The cleaning mechanism 3 includes a push cylinder 31, a mounting frame 32, a brush roller 33, and a drive motor 34. The push cylinder 31 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the transverse support frame 221. The output end of the push cylinder 31 is fixedly installed with the mounting frame 32. The brush roller 33 is rotatably installed on the inner side of the mounting frame 32. The drive motor 34 is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting frame 32, and the output end of the drive motor 34 is fixedly connected to the brush roller 33.

[0037] In this invention, a synchronous motor 122 drives the longitudinal drive wheel 124 to rotate, causing the longitudinal roller 123 and the longitudinal drive wheel 124 to work together to move the longitudinal support frame 121 along the longitudinal support cable 11, thereby driving the transverse support cable 21 to move longitudinally. A dual-output shaft motor 222 drives the transverse drive wheel 224 to rotate, causing the transverse roller 223 and the transverse drive wheel 224 to work together with the transverse support frame 221 to move along the transverse support cable 21, thereby driving the brush roller 33 to move laterally. This drives the motor 34 to rotate the brush roller 33, allowing the brush roller 33 to perform cleaning operations on a large area of ​​photovoltaic panels in a suspended posture.

[0038] Example 2: In some embodiments, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the longitudinal support cable 11 and the transverse support cable 21 are made of high-speed rail electrified steel cables, such as pure copper contact wires, so that the longitudinal support cable 11 and the transverse support cable 21 have the dual effect of support and electrification. Therefore, it is not necessary to connect power cables to the longitudinal moving trolley 12 and the transverse moving trolley 22 to realize the power supply function. This avoids the repeated friction between the power cable and the photovoltaic panel during the movement, which may cause skin damage and lead to leakage. At the same time, it also prevents the power cable from causing pressure damage to the photovoltaic panel due to its own weight.

[0039] Example 3: In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a spare battery 226 is also fixedly installed on the transverse support frame 221, so that the longitudinal support cable 11 and the transverse moving trolley 22 can move for about one hour in case of a special power outage, so that the longitudinal support cable 11 and the transverse moving trolley 22 can return to the initial point such as the base station even if they can clean any point.

[0040] Example 4: In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown in the preferred embodiment of this utility model, a water pipe 35 is also fixedly installed on the mounting bracket 32. The water inlet end of the water pipe 35 is connected to a water pump (not shown in the figure) through a hose. Multiple water outlet pipes 36 are fixedly installed at the lower end of the water pipe 35 along the length of the water pipe 35. The water outlet pipes 36 are located on the upper side of the brush roller 33. By injecting hot water into the water pipe 35, the brush roller 33 can be thawed in snowy or frosty weather and chemical cleaning can be assisted.

[0041] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions will not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A mobile photovoltaic cleaning device, comprising a mobile system and a cleaning mechanism (3), characterized in that: The moving system includes a longitudinal moving mechanism (1) and a transverse moving mechanism (2). The longitudinal moving mechanism (1) includes a longitudinal support cable (11) and a longitudinal moving trolley (12). Two longitudinal support cables (11) are arranged in parallel and mounted on the upper side of the photovoltaic panel. Each longitudinal support cable (11) is equipped with a longitudinal moving trolley (12) that moves longitudinally. The transverse moving mechanism (2) includes a transverse support cable (21) and a transverse moving trolley (22). Two parallel transverse support cables (21) are fixedly installed between the two longitudinal moving trolleys (12). A transverse moving trolley (22) that moves laterally along the transverse support cable (21) is installed on the transverse support cable (21). A cleaning mechanism (3) is installed at the lower end of the transverse moving trolley (22).

2. The mobile photovoltaic cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The longitudinal moving trolley (12) includes a longitudinal support frame (121), connecting wheels (125) and a longitudinal drive assembly. The longitudinal support frame (121) is symmetrically mounted on the front and rear sides of the left end for moving along the longitudinal support cable (11). The longitudinal support frame (121) is symmetrically fixedly mounted on the front and rear sides of the right end for connecting wheels (125). A transverse support cable (21) is fixedly mounted between the connecting wheels (125) of the longitudinal moving trolleys (12) on both sides.

3. The mobile photovoltaic cleaning equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The longitudinal drive assembly includes a synchronous motor (122), a longitudinal roller (123), and a longitudinal drive wheel (124). The synchronous motor (122) is fixedly connected to the longitudinal support frame (121). The longitudinal roller (123) and the longitudinal drive wheel (124) are rotatably connected to the longitudinal support frame (121) through bearings. The longitudinal roller (123) and the longitudinal drive wheel (124) are located on both sides of the longitudinal support cable (11) and are rotatably connected to the longitudinal support cable (11). The output end of the synchronous motor (122) is fixedly connected to the longitudinal drive wheel (124).

4. The mobile photovoltaic cleaning equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lateral moving trolley (22) includes a lateral support frame (221), a lateral drive assembly and an electrical control box (225). The left and right sides of the upper end of the lateral support frame (221) are symmetrically equipped with lateral drive assemblies for moving along the lateral support cable (21), and the electrical control box (225) is fixedly installed on the lateral support frame (221).

5. The mobile photovoltaic cleaning equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lateral drive assembly includes a dual-output shaft motor (222), a lateral roller (223), a lateral drive wheel (224), and a connecting arm (227). The connecting arm (227) is symmetrically fixedly installed on the front and rear sides of the lateral support frame (221). The upper end of the connecting arm (227) is rotatably mounted with a lateral roller (223) via a bearing. The dual-output shaft motor (222) is fixedly installed between the connecting arms (227). The two output ends of the dual-output shaft motor (222) are respectively fixedly mounted with lateral drive wheels (224) that correspond one-to-one with and cooperate with the two lateral rollers (223). The lateral rollers (223) and the lateral drive wheels (224) are located on the upper and lower sides of the lateral support cable (21) and are rotatably connected to the lateral support cable (21).

6. The mobile photovoltaic cleaning equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cleaning mechanism (3) includes a push cylinder (31), a mounting frame (32), a brush roller (33), and a drive motor (34). The push cylinder (31) is fixedly installed at the lower end of the horizontal support frame (221). The output end of the push cylinder (31) is fixedly installed with the mounting frame (32). The brush roller (33) is rotatably installed on the inner side of the mounting frame (32). The drive motor (34) is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting frame (32). The output end of the drive motor (34) is fixedly connected to the brush roller (33).

7. The mobile photovoltaic cleaning equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, A water pipe (35) is also fixedly installed on the mounting bracket (32), and multiple water outlet pipes (36) are fixedly installed at the lower end of the water pipe (35) along the length of the water pipe (35).

8. The mobile photovoltaic cleaning equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, A spare battery (226) is also fixedly installed on the transverse support frame (221).