Solar photovoltaic panel cleaning device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a solar photovoltaic panel cleaning device. The solar photovoltaic panel cleaning device comprises a supporting frame, a moving assembly and a cleaning assembly. The moving assembly comprises a driving structure, the driving structure comprises a first driving motor and a mounting plate, the first driving motor is mounted on the mounting plate, and the mounting plate is mounted on the supporting frame. The cleaning assembly comprises a wiping structure and a spraying structure, the wiping structure comprises a second driving motor, a rotating shaft and wiping sponge, the second driving motor is installed on the supporting frame, the rotating shaft is in transmission connection with the second driving motor, and the wiping sponge is arranged in the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft and attached to the surface of the solar photovoltaic panel. The spraying structure comprises a spraying pipe and a plurality of spraying nozzles, the spraying pipe is installed on the supporting frame, the spraying nozzles are arranged on the spraying pipe at intervals, and the spraying nozzles face the solar photovoltaic panel. According to the technical scheme, the problem that the solar photovoltaic panel is not cleaned in place in the prior art is effectively solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of photovoltaic technology, and more specifically, to a solar photovoltaic panel cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] Solar energy is a clean energy source, and the construction of solar photovoltaic power plants can reduce environmental pollution. Solar photovoltaic panels convert solar energy into electrical energy, and the large-scale construction of solar photovoltaic panels provides a strong guarantee for the development of green energy. However, dust accumulation on solar photovoltaic panels can seriously affect the power conversion efficiency and reduce the efficiency of the power plant. Current manual cleaning methods have disadvantages such as high cost, low efficiency, and high safety risks. Therefore, efficient cleaning of photovoltaic panels can improve the power generation efficiency of the power plant, reduce operational losses, and ensure the safe operation of the photovoltaic power plant.

[0003] Some existing devices (e.g., patent publication number CN 220383016U, entitled "A Cleaning Assembly for Photovoltaic Panels") include a moving guide rail, a lateral drive mechanism, a cleaning frame, a longitudinal drive mechanism, a roller brush, and a roller brush drive motor. The lateral drive mechanism is connected to the moving guide rail to drive it to move laterally along the photovoltaic panel. The moving guide rail includes two parallel rails whose length direction is along the longitudinal direction of the photovoltaic panel. The longitudinal drive mechanism is connected to the cleaning frame to drive it to move along the rails. The roller brush is rotatably connected to the cleaning frame and contacts the surface of the photovoltaic panel. The roller brush drive motor is connected to the roller brush to drive it to rotate. The rotation of the roller brush cleans the solar photovoltaic panel. However, outdoor solar photovoltaic panels not only have dust but also bird droppings, making it difficult to achieve adequate cleaning of the solar photovoltaic panel surface solely by wiping with a roller brush. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a solar photovoltaic panel cleaning device to solve the problem of inadequate cleaning of solar photovoltaic panels in the prior art.

[0005] A solar photovoltaic panel cleaning device according to this application includes: a support frame, a moving component, and a cleaning component. The moving component includes a drive structure, which includes a first drive motor and a mounting plate. The first drive motor is mounted on the mounting plate, and the mounting plate is mounted on the support frame. The cleaning component includes a wiping structure and a spraying structure. The wiping structure includes a second drive motor, a rotating shaft, and a wiping sponge. The second drive motor is mounted on the support frame, and the rotating shaft and the second drive motor are connected in a driving relationship. The wiping sponge is arranged circumferentially along the rotating shaft and is in contact with the surface of the solar photovoltaic panel. The spraying structure includes a spray pipe and multiple spray nozzles. The spray pipe is mounted on the support frame, and the multiple spray nozzles are spaced apart on the spray pipe and all of the multiple spray nozzles are directed towards the solar photovoltaic panel.

[0006] In some embodiments, the wiping sponge consists of multiple sets of wiping sponge sheets, which are arranged radially along the rotating shaft and fixedly connected to the rotating shaft.

[0007] In some embodiments, the support frame is rectangular, and the spray pipe and the wiping sponge extend in the length direction of the support frame, and the spray pipe is located upstream of the wiping sponge along the moving direction of the support frame.

[0008] In some embodiments, the wiping structure further includes a water pipe, a water pump, and a water tank, with a first end of the water pipe detachably connected to a spray pipe, and a second end of the water pipe connected to the water tank via the water pump.

[0009] In some embodiments, the drive structure further includes a driving pulley, a belt, and a driven pulley, wherein the driving pulley is connected to a first drive motor, and the belt, the driving pulley, and the driven pulley are all meshed with each other.

[0010] In some embodiments, the movable component further includes a connection structure comprising two sets of first connecting profiles, both sets of first connecting profiles being connected to a support frame.

[0011] In some embodiments, the drive structure further includes a drive wheel and two sets of bearing seats. The two ends of the drive wheel are respectively provided with a first connecting shaft and a second connecting shaft. The first connecting shaft passes through the driven pulley and the first set of bearing seats in sequence, and the first connecting shaft and the driven pulley are fixedly connected. The second connecting shaft passes through the second set of bearing seats, and the two sets of bearing seats are respectively mounted on two sets of first connecting profiles.

[0012] In some embodiments, the drive structure further includes four sets of driven wheels, two sets of driven shafts, and four sets of couplings. The four sets of driven wheels are respectively disposed at the four corners of the support frame. The first ends of the two sets of driven shafts are respectively connected to the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft through two sets of couplings. The second ends of the two sets of driven shafts are respectively connected to the connecting shafts of the two sets of driven wheels through the other two sets of couplings.

[0013] In some embodiments, the connection structure further includes four sets of second connecting profiles, which are respectively installed at the four corners of the support frame, and four sets of driven wheels are respectively provided in correspondence with the four sets of second connecting profiles.

[0014] In some embodiments, the drive structure further includes four sets of abutment wheels, which are respectively mounted on four sets of second connecting profiles, and the abutment wheels and driven wheels are arranged perpendicularly.

[0015] The solar photovoltaic panel cleaning device according to this application includes a support frame, a moving component, and a cleaning component. The moving component includes a drive structure comprising a first drive motor and a mounting plate. The first drive motor is mounted on the mounting plate, which is mounted on the support frame. The first drive motor provides driving force to move the support frame. The cleaning component includes a wiping structure and a spraying structure. The wiping structure includes a second drive motor, a rotating shaft, and a wiping sponge. The second drive motor is mounted on the support frame and moves synchronously with it. The rotating shaft is connected to the second drive motor. The wiping sponge is arranged circumferentially along the rotating shaft and is in contact with the surface of the solar photovoltaic panel to wipe it. The spraying structure includes a spray pipe and multiple spray nozzles. The spray pipe is mounted on the support frame, and the multiple spray nozzles are spaced apart on the spray pipe and all facing the solar photovoltaic panel. The water flow from the spray nozzles greatly enhances the wiping effect of the wiping sponge. The technical solution of this application effectively solves the problem of inadequate cleaning of solar photovoltaic panels in the prior art. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

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

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a solar photovoltaic panel cleaning device according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0019] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0020] Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram at point B in the middle.

[0021] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0022] 10. Support frame; 20. Moving component; 21. Drive structure; 211. First drive motor; 212. Mounting plate; 213. Driving pulley; 214. Belt; 215. Driven pulley; 216. Drive wheel; 217. Driven wheel; 218. Driven shaft; 219. Abutment wheel; 22. Connecting structure; 221. First connecting profile; 222. Second connecting profile; 30. Cleaning component; 31. Wiping structure; 311. Second drive motor; 312. Rotating shaft; 313. Wiping sponge; 32. Spraying structure; 321. Spray pipe; 322. Spray nozzle; 100. Solar photovoltaic panel. Detailed Implementation

[0023] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0024] It should be noted that the following detailed descriptions are illustrative and intended to provide further explanation of this application. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0025] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways, rotated 90 degrees, or in other orientations, and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the embodiment relates to a solar photovoltaic panel cleaning device, including: a support frame 10, a moving component 20, and a cleaning component 30. The moving component 20 includes a drive structure 21, which includes a first drive motor 211 and a mounting plate 212. The first drive motor 211 is mounted on the mounting plate 212, and the mounting plate 212 is mounted on the support frame 10. The cleaning assembly 30 includes a wiping structure 31 and a spraying structure 32. The wiping structure 31 includes a second drive motor 311, a rotating shaft 312, and a wiping sponge 313. The second drive motor 311 is mounted on the support frame 10. The rotating shaft 312 is connected to the second drive motor 311. The wiping sponge 313 is arranged circumferentially along the rotating shaft 312 and is in contact with the surface of the solar photovoltaic panel 100. The spraying structure 32 includes a spray pipe 321 and a plurality of spray nozzles 322. The spray pipe 321 is mounted on the support frame 10. The plurality of spray nozzles 322 are spaced apart on the spray pipe 321 and are all facing the solar photovoltaic panel 100.

[0027] Applying the technical solution of this embodiment, the solar photovoltaic panel cleaning device includes: a support frame 10, a moving component 20, and a cleaning component 30. The moving component 20 includes a drive structure 21, which includes a first drive motor 211 and a mounting plate 212. The first drive motor 211 is mounted on the mounting plate 212, and the mounting plate 212 is mounted on the support frame 10. The first drive motor 211 provides driving force to realize the movement of the support frame 10. The cleaning assembly 30 includes a wiping structure 31 and a spraying structure 32. The wiping structure 31 includes a second drive motor 311, a rotating shaft 312, and a wiping sponge 313. The second drive motor 311 is mounted on the support frame 10 and moves synchronously with the support frame 10. The rotating shaft 312 is connected to the second drive motor 311. The wiping sponge 313 is arranged circumferentially along the rotating shaft 312 and is in contact with the surface of the solar photovoltaic panel 100 to wipe the solar photovoltaic panel 100. The spraying structure 32 includes a spray pipe 321 and multiple spray nozzles 322. The spray pipe 321 is mounted on the support frame 10, and the multiple spray nozzles 322 are spaced apart on the spray pipe 321 and are all facing the solar photovoltaic panel 100. The water flow sprayed from the spray nozzles 322 greatly enhances the wiping effect of the wiping sponge 313. The technical solution of this embodiment effectively solves the problem of inadequate cleaning of solar photovoltaic panels in the prior art.

[0028] It should be noted that the spray nozzle 322 is set at an angle to the surface of the solar photovoltaic panel 100. This setting makes it easier for the sprayed water to wash away the stains on the solar photovoltaic panel.

[0029] It should also be noted that the rotating shaft 312 and the drive shaft of the second drive motor 311 are connected by a coupling.

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the wiping sponge 313 is composed of multiple sets of wiping sponge sheets, which are radially arranged around the rotating shaft 312 and fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 312. The wiping sponge 313 can absorb the water sprayed from the spray nozzle 322, thereby achieving a more thorough cleaning during the wiping process.

[0031] In some embodiments, the wiping sponge 313 may also be cylindrical and sleeved on the circumferential outer side of the rotating shaft 312 and fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 312. The wiping sponge 313 is an integral design, which is convenient for disassembly and replacement.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the support frame 10 is rectangular, and the spray pipe 321 and the wiping sponge 313 extend in the length direction of the support frame 10 (i.e., Figure 1 (as shown in the X direction), and along the moving direction of the support frame 10 (i.e., the X direction). Figure 1 In the Y direction shown, the spray pipe 321 is located upstream of the wiping sponge 313, which allows the wiping sponge to be fully wetted.

[0033] In some embodiments, the wiping structure 31 further includes a water pipe, a water pump, and a water tank (not shown in the figure). The first end of the water pipe is detachably connected to the spray pipe 321 to facilitate replenishment when water is scarce. During cleaning, the water pipe and the spray pipe are not connected. The second end of the water pipe is connected to the water tank through the water pump, which pumps water from the water tank into the water pipe and then into the spray pipe.

[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the drive structure 21 further includes a drive pulley 213, a belt 214, and a driven pulley 215. The drive pulley 213 is connected to the first drive motor 211 for transmission. The first drive motor 211 drives the drive pulley 213 to rotate. The belt 214, the drive pulley 213, and the driven pulley 215 are all meshed, thereby realizing the rotation of the driven pulley 215.

[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the movable component 20 further includes a connecting structure 22, which includes two sets of first connecting profiles 221. Both sets of first connecting profiles 221 are connected to the support frame 10, and the two sets of first connecting profiles 221 move synchronously with the movement of the support frame 10.

[0036] like Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the drive structure 21 further includes a drive wheel 216 and two sets of bearing seats. A first connecting shaft and a second connecting shaft are respectively provided at both ends of the drive wheel 216. The first and second connecting shafts are respectively positioned corresponding to the centers of the two sides of the drive wheel 216. The first connecting shaft passes sequentially through the driven pulley 215 and the first set of bearing seats, thus supporting the first connecting shaft. The first connecting shaft and the driven pulley 215 are fixedly connected, and the first connecting shaft can rotate synchronously with the rotation of the driven pulley 215. The second connecting shaft passes through the second set of bearing seats, thus supporting the second connecting shaft. The two sets of bearing seats are respectively mounted on two sets of first connecting profiles 221. As the support frame 10 moves, the first connecting profiles 221 move, thereby moving the drive wheel 216.

[0037] It should be noted that the connecting structure 22 also includes a third connecting profile, which is arranged opposite to the first connecting profile 221. The third connecting profile and the first connecting profile 221 are respectively arranged on both sides of the support frame 10, and the third connecting profile is connected to the support frame 10. The driving structure 21 also includes a mating wheel, which is arranged on the third connecting profile. The arrangement of the mating wheel makes the movement of the support frame 10 more stable.

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the drive structure 21 further includes four sets of driven wheels 217, two sets of driven shafts 218, and four sets of couplings. The four sets of driven wheels 217 are respectively located at the four corners of the support frame 10. The first ends of the two sets of driven shafts 218 are connected to the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft respectively through two sets of couplings. Therefore, as the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft rotate, the two sets of driven shafts 218 rotate synchronously. The second ends of the two sets of driven shafts 218 are connected to the connecting shafts of the two sets of driven wheels 217 respectively through the other two sets of couplings. Therefore, as the two sets of driven shafts 218 rotate, the two sets of driven wheels 217 rotate synchronously. The rotation of the other two sets of driven wheels 217 is achieved by the movement of the support frame 10. The four sets of driven wheels 217 can support the four corners of the support frame 10, while making the movement of the support frame 10 smoother.

[0039] It should be noted that the four sets of driven wheels 217 travel along the upper surface of the solar photovoltaic panel 100.

[0040] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the connecting structure 22 further includes four sets of second connecting profiles 222, which are respectively installed at the four corners of the support frame 10. The second connecting profiles 222 can move synchronously with the movement of the support frame 10. Four sets of driven wheels 217 are respectively arranged in correspondence with the four sets of second connecting profiles 222. The four sets of driven wheels 217 are rotatably mounted on the second connecting profiles 222 through bearing seats.

[0041] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the drive structure 21 further includes four sets of abutment wheels 219, which are respectively mounted on four sets of second connecting profiles 222. They move synchronously with the movement of the second connecting profiles 222. The abutment wheels 219 and the driven wheels 217 are arranged perpendicularly. The abutment wheels 219 travel along the side of the solar photovoltaic panel 100. This arrangement makes it less likely for the support frame 10 to deviate from the position of the solar photovoltaic panel 100 during movement, thus resulting in a better cleaning effect.

[0042] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0043] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented, for example, in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0044] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A solar photovoltaic panel cleaning device, characterized in that, include: Support frame (10); The moving component (20) includes a drive structure (21), which includes a first drive motor (211) and a mounting plate (212). The first drive motor (211) is mounted on the mounting plate (212), and the mounting plate (212) is mounted on the support frame (10). The cleaning assembly (30) includes a wiping structure (31) and a spraying structure (32). The wiping structure (31) includes a second drive motor (311), a rotating shaft (312), and a wiping sponge (313). The second drive motor (311) is mounted on the support frame (10). The rotating shaft (312) and the second drive motor (311) are connected in a transmission. The wiping sponge (313) is arranged circumferentially along the rotating shaft (312) and is in contact with the surface of the solar photovoltaic panel (100). The spraying structure (32) includes a spray pipe (321) and a plurality of spray nozzles (322). The spray pipe (321) is mounted on the support frame (10). The plurality of spray nozzles (322) are spaced apart on the spray pipe (321) and are all facing the solar photovoltaic panel (100).

2. The solar photovoltaic panel cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wiping sponge (313) is composed of multiple sets of wiping sponge sheets, which are arranged radially along the rotating shaft (312) and fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (312).

3. The solar photovoltaic panel cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame (10) is rectangular, and the extension directions of the spray pipe (321) and the wiping sponge (313) are both along the length of the support frame (10). Along the moving direction of the support frame (10), the spray pipe (321) is located upstream of the wiping sponge (313).

4. The solar photovoltaic panel cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wiping structure (31) also includes a water pipe, a water pump and a water tank. The first end of the water pipe is detachably connected to the spray pipe (321), and the second end of the water pipe is connected to the water tank through the water pump.

5. The solar photovoltaic panel cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive structure (21) further includes a drive pulley (213), a belt (214), and a driven pulley (215). The drive pulley (213) is connected to the first drive motor (211) for transmission. The belt (214), the drive pulley (213), and the driven pulley (215) are all meshed with each other.

6. The solar photovoltaic panel cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The moving component (20) further includes a connecting structure (22), which includes two sets of first connecting profiles (221), both sets of first connecting profiles (221) being connected to the support frame (10).

7. The solar photovoltaic panel cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drive structure (21) further includes a drive wheel (216) and two sets of bearing seats. The two ends of the drive wheel (216) are respectively provided with a first connecting shaft and a second connecting shaft. The first connecting shaft passes through the driven pulley (215) and the first set of bearing seats in sequence, and the first connecting shaft and the driven pulley (215) are fixedly connected. The second connecting shaft passes through the second set of bearing seats. The two sets of bearing seats are respectively installed on the two sets of the first connecting profiles (221).

8. The solar photovoltaic panel cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drive structure (21) also includes four sets of driven wheels (217), two sets of driven shafts (218), and four sets of couplings. The four sets of driven wheels (217) are respectively located at the four corners of the support frame (10). The first ends of the two sets of driven shafts (218) are respectively connected to the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft through two sets of couplings. The second ends of the two sets of driven shafts (218) are respectively connected to the connecting shafts of the two sets of driven wheels (217) through two other sets of couplings.

9. The solar photovoltaic panel cleaning device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The connection structure (22) further includes four sets of second connection profiles (222), which are respectively installed at the four corners of the support frame (10), and the four sets of driven wheels (217) are respectively arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the four sets of second connection profiles (222).

10. The solar photovoltaic panel cleaning device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The drive structure (21) also includes four sets of abutment wheels (219), which are respectively mounted on four sets of the second connecting profiles (222), and the abutment wheels (219) and the driven wheels (217) are arranged perpendicularly.

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