An on-board photovoltaic panel foldable high-pressure washing device
By using drones equipped with high-pressure cleaning devices, the problems of low efficiency and poor flexibility in traditional photovoltaic panel cleaning methods have been solved, achieving efficient and flexible photovoltaic panel cleaning and improving cleaning effect and practicality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YUNNAN ZHIXUN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of photovoltaic panel cleaning devices, specifically relating to an airborne foldable high-pressure cleaning device for photovoltaic panels. Background Technology
[0002] With the booming development of the solar photovoltaic power generation industry, large-scale photovoltaic power plants are constantly emerging. Photovoltaic panels are exposed outdoors for extended periods, making them highly susceptible to contaminants such as dust, bird droppings, and sand, which severely impacts photovoltaic power generation efficiency. Traditional photovoltaic panel cleaning methods rely on manual wiping or large ground-based cleaning equipment. The former is labor-intensive, inefficient, and difficult to access for large, high-altitude photovoltaic panels, while the latter involves large, immobile equipment that is limited by site layout and cannot flexibly move between photovoltaic arrays. Therefore, this invention provides an airborne, foldable, high-pressure photovoltaic panel cleaning device for cleaning photovoltaic panels. Summary of the Invention
[0003] To overcome the problems mentioned in the background art, this utility model provides an airborne foldable high-pressure cleaning device for photovoltaic panels. This utility model uses a drone to mount a high-pressure cleaning device to clean photovoltaic panels, significantly improving cleaning efficiency and enhancing the removal of various stains from the photovoltaic panel surface, thus improving its power generation performance.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: an airborne foldable high-pressure cleaning device for photovoltaic panels, comprising a drone 1, on which an airborne controller is installed, characterized in that: a water tank 2 is installed at the bottom of the drone 1, a high-pressure pump 3 is installed at the bottom of the water tank 2, the inlet of the high-pressure pump 3 is connected to the water tank 2, and the outlet of the high-pressure pump 3 is connected to a main water pipe 4, the main water pipe 4 is connected to multiple branch water pipes 5, one end of each branch water pipe 5 is connected to a water outlet hose 6, one end of each water outlet hose 6 is equipped with a cleaning nozzle 7, an automatic folding assembly 8 is installed on the tripod of the drone 1, the cleaning nozzle 7 is installed on the automatic folding assembly 8, an electric control valve 9 is installed on each branch water pipe 5, the high-pressure pump 3, the cleaning nozzle 7 and the electric control valve 9 are connected to the airborne controller, and the airborne controller is wirelessly connected to a ground control terminal 10.
[0005] Furthermore, the automatic folding assembly 8 includes a fixed tube 801, a folding tube 802, a first sleeve 803, a second sleeve 804, and a motor 805. The fixed tube 801 is horizontally fixedly mounted on the footrest of the UAV 1, and the first sleeve 803 is installed at both ends of the fixed tube 801. The second sleeve 804 is installed at one end of the folding tube 802. The first sleeve 803 and the second sleeve 804 are hinged together. The motor 805 is mounted on the first sleeve 803. The output shaft of the motor 805 is fixedly connected to the second sleeve 804. The motor 805 is electrically connected to the airborne controller.
[0006] Furthermore, the fixed tube 801 and the folded tube 802 are provided with multiple through holes, and the cleaning nozzle 7 is installed on the through holes.
[0007] Furthermore, a pressure sensor and a flow sensor are installed on the outlet of the high-pressure pump 3, and the pressure sensor and flow sensor are electrically connected to the airborne controller.
[0008] Furthermore, a ranging sensor is also installed on the bottom of the UAV 1, and the ranging sensor is electrically connected to the airborne controller.
[0009] Furthermore, the output shaft of the motor 805 is connected to the second sleeve 804 via a gearbox.
[0010] Furthermore, the drone 1 tripod is equipped with a fixing sleeve 11 for fixing the fixing tube 801.
[0011] Furthermore, the water tank 2 is provided with a water inlet 201 on one side, and a water inlet cover 202 is installed on the water inlet 201.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] This invention utilizes a drone-mounted high-pressure cleaning device to clean photovoltaic panels. It features multiple cleaning nozzles for rapid cleaning of photovoltaic panels in various locations, significantly improving cleaning efficiency. Furthermore, it is equipped with a high-pressure pump to increase water pressure, enhancing the cleaning effect on various stains on the photovoltaic panel surface and enabling the panels to generate electricity more effectively. The foldable tube allows for storage when not cleaning, increasing practicality. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the component structure at the bottom of the UAV of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the automatic folding component of this utility model.
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the application scenario of this utility model.
[0018] Reference numerals: 1. UAV, 2. Water tank, 201. Water inlet, 202. Water inlet cover, 3. High-pressure pump, 4. Main water pipe, 5. Branch water pipe, 6. Water outlet hose, 7. Cleaning nozzle, 8. Automatic folding assembly, 801. Fixed pipe, 802. First pipe sleeve, 803. Second pipe sleeve, 804. Motor, 805. Electric control valve, 9. Ground control terminal, 10. Fixed sleeve, 11. Detailed Implementation
[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the preferred embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so as to facilitate the understanding of those skilled in the art.
[0020] like Figures 1-4 This utility model discloses an airborne foldable high-pressure cleaning device for photovoltaic panels. The airborne foldable high-pressure cleaning device for photovoltaic panels includes a drone 1, on which an onboard controller and an onboard power supply are installed for powering electrical components. The device is characterized in that: a water tank 2 is installed at the bottom of the drone 1, and a connecting plate is installed at the top of the water tank. The connecting plate is fixed to a bracket at the bottom of the drone by bolts. A high-pressure pump 3 is installed at the bottom of the water tank 2. The inlet of the high-pressure pump 3 is connected to the water tank 2, and the outlet of the high-pressure pump 3 is connected to a main water pipe 4, which connects to multiple... A branch water pipe 5 is connected to a water outlet hose 6 at one end, and a cleaning nozzle 7 is installed at the other end of the water outlet hose 6. An automatic folding assembly 8 is mounted on the tripod of the UAV 1, and the cleaning nozzle 7 is mounted on the automatic folding assembly 8. An electrically controlled valve 9 is installed on the branch water pipe 5. The high-pressure pump 3, the cleaning nozzle 7, and the electrically controlled valve 9 are connected to an onboard controller, which is wirelessly connected to a ground control terminal 10. The ground control terminal allows for setting cleaning parameters and monitoring the cleaning process, such as water pressure, water flow rate, flight speed, and cleaning altitude, facilitating the UAV's cleaning operations. Each cleaning nozzle is independently connected to a water outlet hose and an electrically controlled valve, and the cleaning nozzles are adjustable in spray angle and spray mode, facilitating nozzle control and improving cleaning effectiveness. After cleaning, staff can check the cleaning results; any problems can be analyzed and addressed promptly, which also helps optimize the subsequent cleaning process and improve cleaning efficiency. The high-pressure cleaning device mounted on a drone is used to clean the photovoltaic panels, which greatly improves the cleaning efficiency. It is equipped with a high-pressure pump and cleaning nozzle to increase the cleaning water pressure and improve the cleaning effect of various stains on the surface of the photovoltaic panels, so as to better enable power generation. The foldable tube can be folded and stored when not cleaning, which enhances its practicality.
[0021] The automatic folding assembly 8 includes a fixed tube 801, a folding tube 802, a first sleeve 803, a second sleeve 804, and a motor 805. The fixed tube 801 is horizontally fixedly mounted on the drone's footrest, and the first sleeve 803 is installed at both ends of the fixed tube 801. The second sleeve 804 is installed at one end of the folding tube 802. The first sleeve 803 and the second sleeve 804 are hinged together. The motor 805 is mounted on the first sleeve 803, and the output shaft of the motor 805 is fixedly connected to the second sleeve 804. That is, the output shaft of the motor 805 is connected to the second sleeve 804 through a gearbox. The motor 805 is electrically connected to the airborne controller. During cleaning, the drone flies to the photovoltaic panel cleaning area, and the staff controls the motor through the airborne controller at the ground control end, so that it drives the second sleeve to rotate through the output shaft, thereby causing the folding tube to rotate and be in the unfolded state to clean the photovoltaic panel. After cleaning, it is restored to the folded state for storage, which facilitates the drone's flight and cleaning work.
[0022] The fixed tube 801 and the folded tube 802 are provided with multiple through holes, and the cleaning nozzle 7 is installed on the through holes; this facilitates fixing the cleaning nozzle to work on the photovoltaic panel.
[0023] The high-pressure pump 3 is equipped with a pressure sensor and a flow sensor at its outlet, which are electrically connected to the onboard controller. The pressure sensor and flow sensor can monitor the cleaning water pressure and flow rate respectively. If the water pressure is within the set range, the high-pressure pump will operate normally. The water volume data is monitored to ensure that the water output is within the normal range.
[0024] The drone 1 is also equipped with a distance sensor at its bottom, which is electrically connected to the onboard controller. The distance sensor can be a laser or ultrasonic distance sensor, which can measure the distance to the photovoltaic panel, so as to adjust the drone's flight altitude and make the cleaning nozzle a suitable distance from the photovoltaic panel, avoiding being too far or too close, and ensuring the cleaning effect.
[0025] The drone 1 tripod is equipped with a fixing sleeve 11 for fixing the fixing pipe 801; this facilitates the fixing of the fixing pipe.
[0026] The water tank 2 has an inlet 201 on one side, and an inlet cover 202 is installed on the inlet 201; this facilitates adding water and makes it easy to add water to the water tank.
[0027] Work process:
[0028] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: The airborne cleaning device of the drone 1 is sent to the photovoltaic panel area. The staff at the ground control terminal 10 controls the motor 805 through the airborne controller, which drives the second sleeve 804 to rotate through the output shaft, thereby causing the folded tube 802 to rotate and be in the unfolded state to clean the photovoltaic panel. The high-pressure pump 3 can increase the water pressure. The pressurized water is used to clean the photovoltaic panel through the cleaning nozzle 7. During the cleaning process, the pressure sensor and flow sensor can monitor the cleaning water pressure and flow rate respectively. The distance sensor can measure the distance between the cleaning device and the photovoltaic panel, so as to adjust the flight altitude of the drone to make the cleaning nozzle 7 at a suitable distance from the photovoltaic panel, avoiding being too far or too close, and ensuring the cleaning effect.
[0029] Finally, it should be noted that the above preferred embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail through the above preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes can be made to it in form and detail without departing from the scope defined by the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. An airborne foldable high-pressure cleaning device for photovoltaic panels, comprising a drone (1), wherein an airborne controller is installed on the drone (1), characterized in that: The UAV (1) is equipped with a water tank (2) at the bottom, and a high-pressure pump (3) is installed at the bottom of the water tank (2). The inlet of the high-pressure pump (3) is connected to the water tank (2), and the outlet of the high-pressure pump (3) is connected to a main water pipe (4). The main water pipe (4) is connected to multiple branch water pipes (5). One end of the branch water pipe (5) is connected to a water outlet hose (6). One end of the water outlet hose (6) is equipped with a cleaning nozzle (7). An automatic folding assembly (8) is installed on the tripod of the UAV (1). The cleaning nozzle (7) is installed on the automatic folding assembly (8). An electric control valve (9) is installed on the branch water pipe (5). The high-pressure pump (3), the cleaning nozzle (7) and the electric control valve (9) are connected to the airborne controller. The airborne controller is connected to the ground control terminal (10) via wireless communication.
2. The airborne foldable high-pressure cleaning device for photovoltaic panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic folding assembly (8) includes a fixed tube (801), a folding tube (802), a first sleeve (803), a second sleeve (804), and a motor (805). The fixed tube (801) is horizontally fixed on the tripod of the UAV (1), and the first sleeve (803) is installed at both ends of the fixed tube (801). The second sleeve (804) is installed at one end of the folding tube (802). The first sleeve (803) and the second sleeve (804) are hinged together. The motor (805) is installed on the first sleeve (803), and the output shaft of the motor (805) is fixedly connected to the second sleeve (804). The motor (805) is electrically connected to the airborne controller.
3. The airborne foldable high-pressure cleaning device for photovoltaic panels according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixed tube (801) and the folded tube (802) are provided with multiple through holes, and the cleaning nozzle (7) is installed on the through holes.
4. The airborne foldable high-pressure cleaning device for photovoltaic panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The high-pressure pump (3) is equipped with a pressure sensor and a flow sensor at its outlet, and the pressure sensor and flow sensor are electrically connected to the airborne controller.
5. The airborne foldable high-pressure cleaning device for photovoltaic panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drone (1) is also equipped with a ranging sensor at its bottom, which is electrically connected to the airborne controller.
6. The airborne foldable high-pressure cleaning device for photovoltaic panels according to claim 2, characterized in that: The output shaft of the motor (805) is connected to the second sleeve (804) via a gearbox.
7. The airborne foldable high-pressure cleaning device for photovoltaic panels according to claim 2, characterized in that: The UAV (1) has a mounting sleeve (11) installed on its tripod for fixing the mounting tube (801).
8. The airborne foldable high-pressure cleaning device for photovoltaic panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank (2) has an inlet (201) on one side, and an inlet cover (202) is installed on the inlet (201).