Intelligent weeding vehicle for photovoltaic power station

By designing a mobile camera and a hydraulically driven blade system on the intelligent weeding vehicle for photovoltaic power stations, the problem of limited monitoring range of existing equipment has been solved, enabling real-time monitoring of weeding effects and terrain adaptability, thereby improving weeding efficiency and safety.

CN224356694UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-16THREE GORGES NEW ENERGY YANCHUAN POWER GENERATION CO LTD +3
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
THREE GORGES NEW ENERGY YANCHUAN POWER GENERATION CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-09
Publication Date
2026-06-16

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Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the field of agricultural machinery technology, and discloses an intelligent weeding vehicle for photovoltaic power stations, which comprises a moving base, a support frame is fixedly connected to the upper portion of the moving base, a motor two is fixedly connected to the upper portion of the support frame, an output end of the motor two is fixedly connected with a rotating rod, a gear is fixedly connected to the outer portion of the rotating rod, a rack plate is meshingly connected to the front portion of the gear, a limiting assembly is fixedly connected to the upper portion of the rack plate, the limiting assembly is used for limiting the rack plate, a fixed plate is fixedly connected to the front portion of the rack plate, and a camera is fixedly connected to the upper portion of the fixed plate. In the utility model, the camera can be conveniently driven to move back and forth, the weeding effect can be monitored in real time, the weeding operation can reach the expected quality standard, the height of the cutter can be conveniently adjusted, the weeding efficiency can be improved, and the ups and downs of different terrains can be adapted.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of agricultural machinery technology, and in particular to an intelligent weeding vehicle for photovoltaic power stations. Background Technology

[0002] A photovoltaic (PV) power station is a power station that uses solar photovoltaic panels to convert solar energy into electrical energy. These power stations typically consist of thousands of solar cell modules, which need to be kept clean to maximize solar energy absorption and generate more electricity. The cleaning and maintenance of PV power stations are crucial to maintaining their efficiency and extending their lifespan. Smart weeding vehicles can automatically clear weeds around PV power stations, improving cleaning efficiency, reducing manual operations, and saving time and human resources.

[0003] In existing technologies, weeding equipment often suffers from the problem of fixed cameras, which limits the monitoring range and efficiency. Because the cameras cannot move, operators cannot obtain comprehensive weeding results in real time, leading to a decline in work quality and increasing the risk of omissions or repetitive work. Existing weeding equipment usually requires operators to manually check the weeding situation on-site, which is not only labor-intensive and resource-intensive but also inefficient and increases the safety risks for operators. In addition, due to the inability to monitor the weeding effect in real time, some areas may be incompletely weeded or over-weeded, thus affecting the overall performance of the photovoltaic power station. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical issues, this disclosure provides an intelligent weeding vehicle for photovoltaic power plants.

[0005] This disclosure provides the following technical solution: a smart weeding vehicle for photovoltaic power stations, including a mobile base, a support frame fixedly connected to the upper part of the mobile base, a second motor fixedly connected to the upper part of the support frame, a rotating rod fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor, a gear fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating rod, a rack plate meshing with the front part of the gear, a limit component fixedly connected to the upper part of the rack plate, the limit component being used to limit the rack plate, a fixing plate fixedly connected to the front part of the rack plate, and a camera fixedly connected to the upper part of the fixing plate.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0007] A fixed frame is fixedly connected to the upper part of the movable seat, a hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the upper part of the fixed frame, a mounting plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic cylinder, a fixed frame is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting plate, a motor is fixedly connected inside the fixed frame, a rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, a cutting tool is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft, and a protective cover is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating shaft.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] The limiting component includes a limiting block and a limiting rod. The limiting block is fixedly connected to the upper part of the rack plate, and the limiting block is slidably connected to the outside of the limiting rod.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The upper part of the support frame is fixedly connected to a limiting seat, and the limiting rod is fixedly connected inside the limiting seat.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] The outer sides of the fixing frame are fixedly connected with sliding rods, and the outer sides of the mounting plate are fixedly connected with sliders.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] Both sliders are slidably connected inside the fixed frame, and both sliders are slidably connected outside the slide rod.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] Guide rods are fixedly connected to both sides of the upper part of the mounting plate, and both guide rods are slidably connected inside the fixing frame.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0019] Both guide rods are fitted with return springs. One end of each return spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting bracket, and the other end of each return spring is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting plate.

[0020] The technical solution provided in this disclosure has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0021] 1. In this utility model, the starting motor drives the rotating rod and gear to rotate, causing the rack plate to move. The limiting block slides along the limiting rod, thereby driving the camera on the fixed plate to move back and forth. This allows the camera to move back and forth, enabling real-time monitoring of the weeding effect, ensuring the quality of the operation and avoiding omissions or repetitions.

[0022] 2. In this utility model, the hydraulic cylinder is activated to push the mounting plate down, and the slider moves along the slide rod, so that the fixed frame and motor 1 descend stably. The motor 1 is activated to drive the rotating shaft to rotate, which drives the blade to rotate to perform grass cutting. This allows the blade to be easily height-adjusted, adapt to terrain undulations, maintain the optimal grass cutting height, and improve efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure or the prior art, the accompanying 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.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the intelligent weeding vehicle for photovoltaic power stations described in this embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the intelligent weeding vehicle for photovoltaic power stations as described in an embodiment of this disclosure, viewed from below.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a side view of the intelligent weeding vehicle for photovoltaic power stations as described in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0029] The components are as follows: 1. Movable seat; 2. Fixed frame; 3. Hydraulic cylinder; 4. Mounting plate; 5. Guide rod; 6. Return spring; 7. Fixed frame; 8. Slider; 9. Slide rod; 10. Motor 1; 11. Rotating shaft; 12. Cutting tool; 13. Protective cover; 14. Support frame; 15. Motor 2; 16. Rotating rod; 17. Gear; 18. Rack plate; 19. Fixed plate; 20. Camera; 21. Limiting block; 22. Limiting rod; 23. Limiting seat. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this disclosure, the solutions disclosed herein will be further described below. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described herein can be combined with each other.

[0031] Numerous specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this disclosure, but this disclosure may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only some, and not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0032] refer to Figures 1-4A smart weeding vehicle for photovoltaic power stations includes a mobile base 1, a support frame 14 fixedly connected to the upper part of the mobile base 1, a second motor 15 fixedly connected to the upper part of the support frame 14, a rotating rod 16 fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 15, a gear 17 fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating rod 16, a rack plate 18 meshing with the front part of the gear 17, a limit component fixedly connected to the upper part of the rack plate 18 for limiting the rack plate 18, a fixing plate 19 fixedly connected to the front part of the rack plate 18, a camera 20 fixedly connected to the upper part of the fixing plate 19, the limit component includes a limit block 21 and a limit rod 22, the limit block 21 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the rack plate 18, the limit block 21 is slidably connected to the outside of the limit rod 22, a limit seat 23 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the support frame 14, and the limit rod 22 is fixedly connected to the inside of the limit seat 23.

[0033] The motor 15 is started, and its output end drives the rotating rod 16 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating rod 16 drives the gear 17 to rotate synchronously. Through the meshing action of the gear 17, the rack plate 18 moves along a predetermined trajectory. The rotation of the gear 17 drives the rack plate 18, which meshes with it, to move. During the movement, the rack plate 18 drives the limiting block 21 to slide outside the limiting rod 22. Under the guidance of the limiting block 21, the rack plate 18 drives the fixed plate 19 and the camera 20 to move back and forth. The limiting block 21 is fixed on the rack plate 18 and slides on the limiting rod 22 to ensure the movement trajectory and range of the rack plate 18. The limiting rod 22 provides a sliding track for the limiting block 21, limiting and guiding the movement direction and position of the rack plate 18. Through this precise control, the camera 20 on the fixed plate 19 can move back and forth flexibly. The fixed plate 19 supports and fixes the camera 20 to ensure its stable movement. The camera 20 is used to capture and transmit real-time images of the weeding operation so that the operator can evaluate the operation effect in real time.

[0034] refer to Figures 1-3 A fixed frame 2 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the movable seat 1. A hydraulic cylinder 3 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the fixed frame 2. A mounting plate 4 is fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic cylinder 3. A fixed frame 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting plate 4. A motor 10 is fixedly connected inside the fixed frame 7. A rotating shaft 11 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 10. A cutter 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft 11. A protective cover 13 is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating shaft 11. Slide rods 9 are fixedly connected to both sides of the outside of the fixed frame 2. Slider 8s are fixedly connected to both sides of the outside of the mounting plate 4. Both sliders 8 are slidably connected inside the fixed frame 2. Both sliders 8 are slidably connected outside the slide rods 9. Guide rods 5 are fixedly connected to both sides of the upper part of the mounting plate 4. Both guide rods 5 are slidably connected inside the fixed frame 2. A return spring 6 is sleeved on the outside of both guide rods 5. One end of both return springs 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed frame 2. The other end of both return springs 6 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the mounting plate 4.

[0035] The movable seat 1 of the device is responsible for accurately moving the entire device to the predetermined working position, ensuring the accuracy of the working position. The hydraulic cylinder 3 is activated, and its output end pushes the mounting plate 4 downwards. During the movement of the mounting plate 4, the two return springs 6 are stretched. The return springs 6 are stretched during the movement of the mounting plate 4 and help return to their initial position after the operation is completed, ensuring the reset function of the mechanism. Simultaneously, the two guide rods 5 are guided to slide inside the fixed frame 2. The guide rods 5 sliding within the fixed frame 2 provide guidance for the mounting plate 4 and the fixed frame 7, ensuring stable movement. As the mounting plate 4 moves downwards, the slider 8... The external sliding of the slide bar 9, in conjunction with the action of the guide rod 5, enables the fixed frame 7 and the motor 10 to move downwards stably. The slider 8 slides on the slide bar 9, providing auxiliary support and guidance for the mounting plate 4. The slide bar 9 serves as the track for the slider 8, ensuring its smooth movement. When the mounting plate 4 drives the fixed frame 7 and the motor 10 to move downwards stably, the motor 10 is started. Its output end drives the rotating shaft 11 to rotate, thereby driving the cutter 12 and the protective cover 13 to rotate. The motor 10 provides power to drive the cutter 12 to rotate through the rotating shaft 11. The protective cover 13 protects the operator and the surrounding environment, preventing accidental injury during operation.

[0036] Working principle: First, the device is moved to the designated position by the movable seat 1. The hydraulic cylinder 3 is activated, and its output pushes the mounting plate 4 downwards. As the mounting plate 4 moves, it stretches the two return springs 6, causing the two guide rods 5 to slide inside the fixed frame 2. The downward movement of the mounting plate 4 also causes the two sliders 8 to slide outside the slide rods 9. With the cooperation of the sliders 8 and guide rods 5, the mounting plate 4 drives the fixed frame 7 and motor 10 to move steadily downwards, allowing the cutter 12 and protective cover 13 to pass through the movable seat 1 and move downwards. The motor 10 is then activated, and its output drives the rotating shaft 11 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating shaft 11 causes the cutter 12 and protective cover 13 to rotate, and the cutter 12 begins to rotate. The system allows for convenient height adjustment of the blade 12, adapting to varying terrain and maintaining optimal mowing height to improve efficiency. After mowing, motor 15 is activated, driving the rotating rod 16 to rotate. This rotation, in turn, drives gear 17, which in turn moves the meshing rack plate 18. As the rack plate 18 moves, the limiting block 21 slides outside the limiting rod 22. Under the action of the limiting block 21, the rack plate 18 moves the fixing plate 19 and camera 20 back and forth, allowing for convenient movement of the camera 20. This enables real-time monitoring of the mowing effect, ensuring the mowing operation meets the expected quality standards and preventing omissions and repetitive work.

[0037] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0038] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this disclosure, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement it. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not to be limited to the embodiments described herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A smart weeding vehicle for photovoltaic power stations, comprising a mobile base, characterized in that: A support frame is fixedly connected to the upper part of the movable base, a second motor is fixedly connected to the upper part of the support frame, a rotating rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor, a gear is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating rod, a rack plate is meshed with the front part of the gear, a limit component is fixedly connected to the upper part of the rack plate, the limit component is used to limit the rack plate, a fixing plate is fixedly connected to the front part of the rack plate, and a camera is fixedly connected to the upper part of the fixing plate.

2. The intelligent weeding vehicle for photovoltaic power stations according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixed frame is fixedly connected to the upper part of the movable seat, a hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the upper part of the fixed frame, a mounting plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic cylinder, a fixed frame is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting plate, a motor is fixedly connected inside the fixed frame, a rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, a cutting tool is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft, and a protective cover is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating shaft.

3. The intelligent weeding vehicle for photovoltaic power stations according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting component includes a limiting block and a limiting rod. The limiting block is fixedly connected to the upper part of the rack plate, and the limiting block is slidably connected to the outside of the limiting rod.

4. The intelligent weeding vehicle for photovoltaic power stations according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper part of the support frame is fixedly connected to a limiting seat, and the limiting rod is fixedly connected inside the limiting seat.

5. The intelligent weeding vehicle for photovoltaic power stations according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer sides of the fixing frame are fixedly connected with sliding rods, and the outer sides of the mounting plate are fixedly connected with sliders.

6. The intelligent weeding vehicle for photovoltaic power stations according to claim 5, characterized in that: Both sliders are slidably connected inside the fixed frame, and both sliders are slidably connected outside the slide rod.

7. The intelligent weeding vehicle for photovoltaic power stations according to claim 2, characterized in that: Guide rods are fixedly connected to both sides of the upper part of the mounting plate, and both guide rods are slidably connected inside the fixing frame.

8. The intelligent weeding vehicle for photovoltaic power stations according to claim 7, characterized in that: Both guide rods are fitted with return springs. One end of each return spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting bracket, and the other end of each return spring is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting plate.