Solar panel cleaning protection device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a solar panel cleaning protection device, which belongs to the technical field of cleaning equipment, and comprises a mounting frame positioned at the top of a photovoltaic panel, a rolling brush is rotatably connected between the inner walls of the two ends of the mounting frame, and mounting grooves are formed in the bottoms of the two ends of the mounting frame. According to the photovoltaic panel water spraying device, the installation frame can be installed on a photovoltaic panel through a guide mechanism, a water distribution pipe is externally connected with a water source, water is sprayed to the surface of the photovoltaic panel through the effect of a water spraying mechanism, the servo motors drive the walking wheels, and the walking wheels are driven by the servo motors to drive the photovoltaic panel to move. According to the photovoltaic panel cleaning device, the mounting frame can drive the rotating rolling brush to move on the photovoltaic panel, the rolling brush can clean the surface of the photovoltaic panel in the moving process, the automation degree of the whole operation is improved, manual intervention is reduced, and the cleaning efficiency is greatly improved.

Description

A solar panel cleaning and protection device Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning equipment technology, and more specifically, to a solar panel cleaning and protection device. Background Technology

[0002] The efficiency of a solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation system is directly affected by the cleanliness of the PV module surface. Contaminants such as dust, bird droppings, sand, and snow significantly reduce the light transmittance of solar panels, leading to a decrease in photoelectric conversion efficiency. Studies have shown that in dusty areas, uncleaned solar panels can reduce efficiency by 15%-30%, or even more. Therefore, regularly cleaning solar panels is essential to maintaining their optimal power generation performance.

[0003] Based on the above, the inventors have discovered that the cleaning of solar panels currently relies mainly on manual cleaning. Common methods include high-pressure water gun washing and manual wiping. High-pressure water gun washing requires a large amount of water and may damage the panels due to excessive water pressure. Manual cleaning by workers using mops, soft cloths, or brushes is not only labor-intensive but also extremely inefficient, making it difficult to cover large-area photovoltaic arrays. Especially for large photovoltaic power plants, the cleaning cycle is long, affecting power generation revenue. Therefore, in view of this, the inventors have researched and improved the existing structure to provide a solar panel cleaning and protection device, aiming to achieve a more practical purpose. Summary of the Invention

[0004] 1. Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a solar panel cleaning and protection device. It can use a guide mechanism to install the mounting frame onto the photovoltaic panel and connect the water pipe to an external water source. Through the action of the water spraying mechanism, water is sprayed onto the surface of the photovoltaic panel. The servo motor drives the walking wheels, so that the mounting frame can drive the rotating roller brush to move on the photovoltaic panel. During the movement, the roller brush can clean the surface of the photovoltaic panel. The automation level of the entire operation is improved, manual intervention is reduced, and cleaning efficiency is greatly improved.

[0006] 2. Technical Solution

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution.

[0008] A solar panel cleaning and protection device includes a mounting frame located on top of a photovoltaic panel. A roller brush is rotatably connected between the inner walls of both ends of the mounting frame. Mounting grooves are provided at the bottom of both ends of the mounting frame, and two traveling wheels are rotatably connected in the mounting grooves via pins. Servo motors are mounted on both ends of the mounting frame, and the output shafts of the servo motors are connected to the shaft ends of the corresponding traveling wheels via couplings. Guide mechanisms are provided between both ends of the mounting frame and the photovoltaic panel. A water distribution pipe is installed on the top of one end of the mounting frame, and water spraying mechanisms are installed at both ends of the water distribution pipe.

[0009] Furthermore, a drive motor is mounted on one end of the mounting bracket, and the output end of the drive motor is connected to the shaft end of the roller brush via a coupling.

[0010] Furthermore, the guiding mechanism includes a fixed frame fixed to the end of the mounting bracket, and two symmetrically arranged transverse guide wheels are rotatably mounted on the bottom of the fixed frame, and the transverse guide wheels are movably connected to the outer side of the photovoltaic panel. A vertical guide wheel is rotatably mounted on the outer side of the fixed frame.

[0011] Furthermore, the water spraying mechanism includes a water spraying pipe fixed to the inner wall of the mounting frame, one end of the water spraying pipe being fixed and connected to a connecting pipe, and one end of the connecting pipe being connected to one end of the water distribution pipe through a control valve.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom of the water spray pipe has several water outlet holes, and these water outlet holes are arranged in a matrix.

[0013] Furthermore, flexible scrapers are fixedly connected to both sides of the mounting bracket.

[0014] 3. Beneficial effects

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are:

[0016] This solution, through the setting of a guiding mechanism, enables the mounting bracket to be installed onto the photovoltaic panel. Simultaneously, the water supply pipe is connected to an external water source, and the control valve is opened, allowing water to be sprayed from the spray nozzles on the water pipe onto the surface of the photovoltaic panel for rinsing. A servo motor drives the walking wheels, enabling the mounting bracket to move a rotating roller brush on the photovoltaic panel. During the movement, the roller brush can wipe the surface of the photovoltaic panel to improve the cleaning effect. Finally, a flexible scraper is used to scrape away excess water stains to complete the cleaning of the photovoltaic panel. The entire operation is highly automated, reduces manual intervention, and greatly improves cleaning efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 is a partial structural schematic diagram of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 is a bottom view of the structure of Figure 2 of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the position and structure of the water spraying mechanism of this utility model.

[0021] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0022] 1. Photovoltaic panels;

[0023] 2. Mounting bracket;

[0024] 3. Roller brush;

[0025] 4. Mounting slot;

[0026] 5. Wheels;

[0027] 6. Servo motor;

[0028] 7. Guiding mechanism; 701. Fixing frame; 702. Horizontal guide wheel; 703. Vertical guide wheel.

[0029] 8. Water distribution pipe;

[0030] 9. Spraying mechanism; 901. Spraying pipe; 902. Connecting pipe; 903. Control valve;

[0031] 10. Flexible scraper;

[0032] 11. Drive motor. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0034] Example:

[0035] Please refer to Figures 1-4. A solar panel cleaning and protection device includes a mounting frame 2 located on top of a photovoltaic panel 1. A roller brush 3 is rotatably connected between the inner walls of both ends of the mounting frame 2. Mounting grooves 4 are opened at the bottom of both ends of the mounting frame 2, and two walking wheels 5 are rotatably connected in the mounting grooves 4 through pins. Servo motors 6 are installed at both ends of the mounting frame 2. The output shaft of the servo motor 6 is connected to the shaft end of the corresponding walking wheel 5 through a coupling. A guide mechanism 7 is provided between both ends of the mounting frame 2 and the photovoltaic panel 1. A water distribution pipe 8 is installed at the top of one end of the mounting frame 2, and a water spraying mechanism 9 is installed at both ends of the water distribution pipe 8.

[0036] Referring to Figure 3, a drive motor 11 is installed at one end of the mounting bracket 2, and the output end of the drive motor 11 is connected to the shaft end of the roller brush 3 through a coupling.

[0037] Referring to Figure 3, the guiding mechanism 7 includes a fixed frame 701 fixed to the end of the mounting frame 2. Two symmetrically arranged horizontal guide wheels 702 are rotatably mounted on the bottom of the fixed frame 701, and the horizontal guide wheels 702 are movably connected to the outer side of the photovoltaic panel 1. A vertical guide wheel 703 is rotatably mounted on the outer side of the fixed frame 701.

[0038] Referring to Figure 4, the water spraying mechanism 9 includes a water spraying pipe 901 fixed to the inner wall of the mounting frame 2. One end of the water spraying pipe 901 is fixed and connected to a connecting pipe 902. One end of the connecting pipe 902 is connected to one end of the water distribution pipe 8 through a control valve 903.

[0039] Referring to Figures 3 and 4, the bottom of the water spray pipe 901 has several water outlet holes, and the water outlet holes are distributed in a matrix.

[0040] Referring to Figure 3, flexible scrapers 10 are fixedly connected to both sides of the mounting bracket 2.

[0041] In use: The mounting bracket 2 is installed onto the photovoltaic panel 1 using the horizontal guide wheel 702 on the guide mechanism 7. At the same time, the water distribution pipe 8 is connected to an external water source, and the control valve 903 is opened, so that water is delivered to the spray pipe 901 through the connecting pipe 902 and sprayed onto the surface of the photovoltaic panel 1 through the spray hole to rinse it. Meanwhile, the servo motor 6 drives the walking wheel 5, so that the mounting bracket 2 can drive the roller brush 3 to move on the photovoltaic panel 1. During the movement, the roller brush 3 is driven by the drive motor 11 to rotate. At this time, the roller brush 3 can wipe the surface of the photovoltaic panel 1 to improve the cleaning effect. Finally, the excess water stains are scraped off by the flexible scraper 10 to complete the cleaning of the photovoltaic panel 1. The automation level of the whole operation is improved, manual intervention is reduced, and the cleaning efficiency is greatly improved.

[0042] Finally, it should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "vertical," "upper," "lower," "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0043] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0044] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model; however, the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, based on the technical solution and its improved concept, should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A solar panel cleaning and protection device, comprising a mounting frame (2) located on top of a photovoltaic panel (1), characterized in that: A roller brush (3) is rotatably connected between the inner walls of both ends of the mounting frame (2). A mounting groove (4) is provided at the bottom of both ends of the mounting frame (2), and two walking wheels (5) are rotatably connected in the mounting groove (4) through a pin. A servo motor (6) is installed at both ends of the mounting frame (2). The output shaft of the servo motor (6) is connected to the shaft end of the corresponding walking wheel (5) through a coupling. A guide mechanism (7) is provided between both ends of the mounting frame (2) and the photovoltaic panel (1). A water distribution pipe (8) is installed at the top of one end of the mounting frame (2). A water spraying mechanism (9) is installed at both ends of the water distribution pipe (8).

2. The solar panel cleaning and protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the mounting bracket (2) is equipped with a drive motor (11), and the output end of the drive motor (11) is connected to the shaft end of the roller brush (3) via a coupling.

3. The solar panel cleaning and protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guiding mechanism (7) includes a fixed frame (701) fixed to the end of the mounting frame (2). Two symmetrically arranged horizontal guide wheels (702) are rotatably mounted on the bottom of the fixed frame (701), and the horizontal guide wheels (702) are movably connected to the outer side of the photovoltaic panel (1). A vertical guide wheel (703) is rotatably mounted on the outer side of the fixed frame (701).

4. The solar panel cleaning and protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water spraying mechanism (9) includes a water spraying pipe (901) fixed to the inner wall of the mounting bracket (2). One end of the water spraying pipe (901) is fixed and connected to a connecting pipe (902). One end of the connecting pipe (902) is connected to one end of the water distribution pipe (8) through a control valve (903).

5. A solar panel cleaning and protection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the water spray pipe (901) has several water outlet holes, and the several water outlet holes are distributed in a matrix.

6. The solar panel cleaning and protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Flexible scrapers (10) are fixedly connected to both sides of the mounting bracket (2).

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