Secondary sedimentation tank solar-powered automatic cleaning device

By designing a solar-powered automatic cleaning device for secondary sedimentation tanks, which utilizes photovoltaic panels for power supply and a PLC controller, highly efficient and automated cleaning of the secondary sedimentation tank effluent troughs has been achieved. This solves the problems of high labor intensity and safety hazards associated with traditional manual cleaning, and achieves efficient cleaning and energy-saving and environmentally friendly results.

CN224272579UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26JIANGXI HONGCHENG WATERWORKS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGXI HONGCHENG WATERWORKS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-16
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

The existing secondary sedimentation tank effluent trough is prone to algae growth, resulting in high labor intensity, long time consumption and safety hazards. Traditional manual cleaning methods are inefficient and not environmentally friendly.

Method used

A solar-powered automatic cleaning device for secondary sedimentation tanks was designed. It is powered by photovoltaic panels and combines horizontal and vertical roller brushes. The device achieves automated cleaning through a PLC controller and an STM32 processor. It has dynamic adjustment function and is energy-saving and environmentally friendly.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient and automated cleaning results, with a removal rate of ≥95%, energy consumption reduced by 30%, cleaning efficiency increased by 40%, equipment lifespan extended to 10 years, and system failure rate reduced to 0.1 times/thousand hours.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of secondary sedimentation tanks, specifically to a solar-powered automatic cleaning device for secondary sedimentation tanks. It includes a fastening device, a transverse roller brush, a longitudinal roller brush, a drive device, a roller brush motor, wheels, a PLC controller, a reciprocating travel trigger, a base plate, and transmission lines. Fastening devices are installed at the four corners of the lower side of the base plate. Transverse roller brushes are installed at the front and rear ends of the lower side of the base plate, and a longitudinal roller brush is installed in the middle of the lower side of the base plate. The transverse and longitudinal roller brushes are connected to the roller brush motor via transmission lines. Wheels are installed on the lower side of the base plate and are connected to the drive device via transmission lines. The drive device, roller brush motor, PLC controller, and reciprocating travel trigger are all connected by transmission lines.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of secondary sedimentation tanks, specifically to a solar-powered automatic cleaning device for secondary sedimentation tanks. Background Technology

[0002] Secondary sedimentation tanks are widely used in wastewater treatment. After biological treatment, wastewater enters the secondary sedimentation tank, where its function is to separate sludge from water, clarify the mixed liquor, concentrate the sludge, and return a portion of the separated sludge to the biological treatment section.

[0003] In most wastewater treatment plants, algae easily grows in the effluent channels of secondary sedimentation tanks, which negatively impacts the overall appearance and effluent quality. Currently, algae removal primarily involves manual cleaning and dredging. This method is not only labor-intensive and time-consuming but also poses safety hazards. Therefore, solving this problem requires the development of an automatic cleaning device that can reduce labor intensity and significantly improve the appearance and operational status of the secondary sedimentation tank effluent channels.

[0004] The automated design of this device reduces the need for manual maintenance and improves work efficiency. Utilizing solar energy as a power source is not only energy-saving and environmentally friendly, but also reduces operating costs. Through this solar-powered automatic brush cleaning device, the effluent tank of the secondary sedimentation tank can be kept clean, thereby ensuring the stable operation of the wastewater treatment system and the quality of the effluent. Against this backdrop, we designed and manufactured a solar-powered automatic brush cleaning device. Therefore, those skilled in the art provide a solar-powered automatic cleaning device for secondary sedimentation tanks to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a solar-powered automatic cleaning device for secondary sedimentation tanks, including fastening devices, transverse roller brushes, longitudinal roller brushes, a drive device, roller brush motors, traveling wheels, a PLC controller, a reciprocating travel trigger, a base plate, and transmission lines. Fastening devices are installed at the four corners of the lower side of the base plate. Transverse roller brushes are installed at the front and rear ends of the lower side of the base plate, and longitudinal roller brushes are installed in the middle of the lower side of the base plate. The transverse and longitudinal roller brushes are connected to the roller brush motors via transmission lines. Traveling wheels are installed on the lower side of the base plate and are connected to the drive device via transmission lines. The drive device, roller brush motor, PLC controller, and reciprocating travel trigger are all connected by transmission lines.

[0006] Preferably, fixing rods are installed at the four corners of the upper side of the base plate, and fixing sleeves can be fitted onto the top of the fixing rods. The fixing sleeves are installed at the bottom of the photovoltaic panel. The photovoltaic panel is connected to the MPPT controller via a transmission line and is connected to the battery via the transmission line.

[0007] Preferably, the base plate has multiple sets of wheel frames and multiple sets of axle frames installed on its underside. The wheel frames are equipped with walking wheels, and the axle frames are equipped with the rotating shaft of the transverse roller brush. The base plate has multiple wire holes through which transmission lines can be inserted.

[0008] Preferably, the photovoltaic panel converts solar radiation into DC power based on the photoelectric effect, which is then stored in a battery after being optimized by an MPPT controller. This system is adapted to the local latitude and sunshine conditions. The energy storage system is equipped with an overcharge / discharge protection circuit to ensure that it can maintain normal operation for 3-5 days even in cloudy or rainy weather.

[0009] Preferably, the PLC controller coordinates the reciprocating travel trigger and drive device to drive the traveling wheels to reciprocate along the track. The movement speed can be dynamically adjusted according to the dirt thickness. The roller brush motor drives the horizontal and vertical roller brushes for cleaning. The roller brush motor speed is adjustable from 200-800rpm. It is equipped with an STM32 series processor and integrates a programmable cleaning strategy (timed / trigger / emergency modes). The system achieves more than 60% energy saving compared to traditional methods through photovoltaic-energy storage-drive-cleaning closed-loop control. With the help of self-diagnostic function, it realizes unattended operation and maintenance.

[0010] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0011] 1. The transverse roller brush and longitudinal roller bolt adopt composite fiber bristles combined with frequency conversion control, which automatically adjusts the brushing force according to the thickness of dirt, with a cleaning rate of ≥95% and no damage to the pool wall. Compared with traditional fixed speed brushing, energy consumption is reduced by 30% and cleaning efficiency is increased by 40%.

[0012] 2. The photovoltaic panel adopts a monocrystalline silicon solar panel + MPPT controller, and the low light power generation efficiency is 1.3 times that of polycrystalline silicon in the same scenario. The lithium iron phosphate battery supports operation from -20℃ to 60℃, has a cycle life of more than 2000 times, achieves zero carbon emission power supply, and extends the equipment life to 10 years.

[0013] 3. The STM32 is responsible for real-time data acquisition and algorithm optimization, while the PLC ensures stable industrial-grade control, balancing flexibility and reliability. In high-temperature and humid environments, the system failure rate is reduced to 0.1 times / thousand hours.

[0014] 4. A fastening auxiliary walking device has been added to reduce the cleaning device's movement against the pool wall and avoid the risk of tipping over. A reciprocating trigger device has also been added to enable reciprocating motion. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the solar-powered automatic cleaning device for the secondary sedimentation tank provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the solar-powered automatic cleaning device for the secondary sedimentation tank provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0017] Figure 3This is a partial top view of the structure of the solar-powered automatic cleaning device for secondary sedimentation tanks provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a partial front view of the solar-powered automatic cleaning device for secondary sedimentation tanks provided in this application embodiment;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a partial right-side structural schematic diagram of the solar-powered automatic cleaning device for secondary sedimentation tanks provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Fastening device; 2. Horizontal roller brush; 3. Longitudinal roller brush; 4. Drive device; 5. Roller brush motor; 6. Traveling wheel; 7. PLC controller; 8. Reciprocating travel trigger; 9. Battery; 10. Base plate; 11. Photovoltaic panel; 12. Transmission line; 1001. Fixing rod; 1002. Wheel frame; 1003. Shaft frame; 1004. Wire hole; 1101. Fixing sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The embodiments of the present invention are given for illustrative and descriptive purposes only, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the disclosed forms. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of the present invention, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand the present invention and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for a particular purpose. Example

[0022] Please see Figures 1-5 In this embodiment, a solar-powered automatic cleaning device for a secondary sedimentation tank is provided, including a fastening device 1, a transverse roller brush 2, a longitudinal roller brush 3, a drive device 4, a roller brush motor 5, a traveling wheel 6, a PLC controller 7, a reciprocating travel trigger 8, a base plate 10, and a transmission line 12. The fastening devices 1 are installed at the four corners of the lower side of the base plate 10. The transverse roller brush 2 is installed at the front and rear ends of the lower side of the base plate 10. The longitudinal roller brush 3 is installed in the middle of the lower side of the base plate 10. The transverse roller brush 2 and the longitudinal roller brush 3 are connected to the roller brush motor 5 through the transmission line 12. The traveling wheel 6 is installed on the lower side of the base plate 10. The traveling wheel 6 is connected to the drive device 4 through the transmission line 12. The drive device 4, the roller brush motor 5, the PLC controller 7, and the reciprocating travel trigger 8 are all connected by the transmission line 12.

[0023] Specifically, fixing rods 1001 are installed at the four corners of the upper side of the base plate 10. Fixing sleeves 1101 can be fitted onto the top of the fixing rods 1001. The fixing sleeves 1101 are installed at the bottom of the photovoltaic panel 11. The photovoltaic panel 11 is connected to the MPPT controller through the transmission line 12 and is connected to the battery 9 through the transmission line 12. Multiple sets of wheel frames 1002 and multiple sets of axle frames 1003 are installed on the lower side of the base plate 10. The wheel frames 1002 are equipped with walking wheels 6. The axle frames 1003 are equipped with the rotating shaft of the transverse roller brush 2. Multiple wire holes 1004 are provided in the base plate 10. The transmission line 12 can be inserted into the wire holes 1004.

[0024] The photovoltaic panel 11 converts solar radiation into DC power through the photoelectric effect. After optimization by the MPPT controller, the power is stored in the battery 9. It is adapted to the local latitude and sunshine conditions. The energy storage system is equipped with an overcharge / discharge protection circuit to ensure that it can maintain normal operation for 3-5 days in cloudy and rainy weather.

[0025] The PLC controller 7 coordinates the reciprocating travel trigger 8 and the drive device 4 to drive the traveling wheel 6 to reciprocate along the track. The movement speed can be dynamically adjusted according to the thickness of the dirt. The roller brush motor 5 drives the horizontal roller brush 2 and the vertical roller brush 3 to clean the roller brush motor 5. The speed of the roller brush motor 5 is adjustable from 200 to 800 rpm.

[0026] Equipped with an STM32 series processor, this system integrates programmable cleaning strategies (timed, triggered, and emergency modes). Through closed-loop control of photovoltaic-energy storage-drive-cleaning, it saves more than 60% energy compared to traditional methods. Combined with self-diagnostic functions, it enables unattended operation and maintenance.

[0027] Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art and related fields based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Structures, devices, and operating methods not specifically described and explained in this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, shall be implemented according to conventional means in the art.

Claims

1. A solar-powered automatic cleaning device for secondary sedimentation tanks, characterized in that, The device includes a fastening device (1), a transverse roller brush (2), a longitudinal roller brush (3), a drive device (4), a roller brush motor (5), a traveling wheel (6), a PLC controller (7), a reciprocating travel trigger (8), a base plate (10), and a transmission line (12). The fastening device (1) is installed at the four corners of the lower side of the base plate (10). The transverse roller brush (2) is installed at the front and rear ends of the lower side of the base plate (10). The longitudinal roller brush (3) is installed in the middle of the lower side of the base plate (10). The transverse roller brush (2) and the longitudinal roller brush (3) are connected to the roller brush motor (5) through the transmission line (12). The traveling wheel (6) is installed on the lower side of the base plate (10). The traveling wheel (6) is connected to the drive device (4) through the transmission line (12). The drive device (4), the roller brush motor (5), the PLC controller (7), and the reciprocating travel trigger (8) are all connected by the transmission line (12).

2. The solar-powered automatic cleaning device for secondary sedimentation tanks according to claim 1, characterized in that, Fixing rods (1001) are installed at the four corners of the upper side of the base plate (10). Fixing sleeves (1101) can be fitted on the top of the fixing rods (1001). The fixing sleeves (1101) are installed at the bottom of the photovoltaic panel (11).

3. The solar-powered automatic cleaning device for secondary sedimentation tanks according to claim 2, characterized in that, The photovoltaic panel (11) is connected to the MPPT controller via a transmission line (12) and is also connected to the battery (9) via the transmission line (12).

4. The solar-powered automatic cleaning device for secondary sedimentation tanks according to claim 2, characterized in that, Multiple sets of wheel frames (1002) and multiple sets of axle frames (1003) are installed on the underside of the base plate (10).

5. The solar-powered automatic cleaning device for secondary sedimentation tanks according to claim 4, characterized in that, The wheel frame (1002) is equipped with a traveling wheel (6).

6. The solar-powered automatic cleaning device for secondary sedimentation tanks according to claim 4, characterized in that, The shaft of the transverse roller brush (2) is installed inside the shaft frame (1003).

7. The solar-powered automatic cleaning device for secondary sedimentation tanks according to claim 4, characterized in that, The base plate (10) is provided with multiple wire holes (1004), and transmission lines (12) can be inserted into the wire holes (1004).