Steel structure photovoltaic support
By integrating a steel structure photovoltaic bracket with moving, dust removal, and rinsing mechanisms, the problem of low cleaning efficiency of photovoltaic panels has been solved, and automated dust and snow removal has been achieved, improving the practicality of photovoltaic power generation systems.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ANHUI MOKUN NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-16
AI Technical Summary
Existing photovoltaic (PV) mounting systems are labor-intensive and inefficient when cleaning PV panels, and cannot automatically remove dust and snow, thus affecting PV power generation efficiency.
Design a steel structure photovoltaic support that integrates a moving mechanism, a dust removal mechanism, and a flushing mechanism. It utilizes rainwater collection for automatic cleaning, and a heating mechanism enables hot water spraying to melt snow, combined with a scraper to achieve automated cleaning.
It has enabled automated cleaning of photovoltaic panels, improved cleaning efficiency, reduced manual labor burden, and enhanced the practicality of photovoltaic power generation systems.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photovoltaic support technology, specifically a steel structure photovoltaic support. Background Technology
[0002] Photovoltaic brackets are special brackets designed for placing, installing, and fixing solar panels in a solar photovoltaic power generation system. They are generally made of aluminum alloy, carbon steel, and stainless steel.
[0003] After the photovoltaic panels are installed on the bracket, dust and other impurities accumulate on their surface over time. Since a single photovoltaic bracket can only support the photovoltaic panels, the dust on the surface of the photovoltaic panels is manually washed off with a handheld spray gun. This cleaning method increases the labor burden of the workers and has low cleaning efficiency, thereby reducing the practicality of the photovoltaic bracket. Therefore, we propose a steel structure photovoltaic bracket. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art mentioned in the background, the present invention provides a steel structure photovoltaic support.
[0005] This utility model overcomes the above technical problems by adopting the following technical solution:
[0006] A steel structure photovoltaic support includes: two vertical beams, two horizontal beams connected between the tops of the two vertical beams, a moving mechanism provided between the tops of the two vertical beams, a dust removal mechanism provided between the two ends of the two vertical beams and connected to the moving mechanism, four support legs connected to the bottom of each of the two vertical beams, a rinsing mechanism provided between the front sides of the two support legs and connected to the dust removal mechanism, and a heating mechanism provided on the rinsing mechanism.
[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the moving mechanism includes a hollow frame, a threaded rod, an L-shaped block and a motor. The hollow frame is connected between the tops of two vertical beams. The threaded rod is rotatably connected between the two sides of the inner wall of the hollow frame. The L-shaped block is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the threaded rod. The motor is connected to one side of the hollow frame, and one end of the threaded rod extends to one side of the hollow frame and is connected to one end of the motor output shaft.
[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the dust removal mechanism includes four mounting blocks, two guide rods, a U-shaped frame and a scraper. The four mounting blocks are respectively connected to the two ends of the two vertical beams. The two guide rods are respectively fixedly connected between two of the mounting blocks and between the other two mounting blocks. The U-shaped frame is slidably connected between the outer surfaces of the two guide rods, and the bottom of the L-shaped block is connected to the U-shaped frame. The scraper is connected inside the U-shaped frame.
[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the rinsing mechanism includes a water tank, a water pump, a hose, a connecting pipe, multiple nozzles, and an activated carbon filter. The water tank is connected between the front sides of two of the support legs. The water pump is connected to the back of the water tank, and the input end of the water pump extends into the interior of the water tank. The hose is connected to the output end of the water pump. The connecting pipe is connected inside the U-shaped frame and located on one side of the scraper. Multiple nozzles are equidistantly connected to the outer surface of the connecting pipe. The activated carbon filter is connected to the top of the water tank.
[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the heating mechanism includes a control box, multiple heating rods and temperature sensors. The control box is connected to the back of the water tank, and the multiple heating rods and temperature sensors are all connected to one side of the water tank, and the multiple heating rods and temperature sensors all extend into the interior of the water tank.
[0011] As a further improvement of this invention, all of the heating rods and temperature sensors are electrically connected to the control box.
[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model: the bottom of the inner wall of the water tank is inclined, and the outer surfaces of the connecting pipe and the hose are provided with antifreeze sleeves.
[0013] By adopting the above structure, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:
[0014] 1. In this utility model, through the action of the moving mechanism, the dust removal mechanism and the rinsing mechanism, not only can rainwater be collected and utilized on rainy days, but the collected water can also be sprayed on the surface of the photovoltaic panel to rinse and brush the dust on the surface of the photovoltaic panel, thereby realizing automated cleaning of the photovoltaic panel and improving the cleaning effect and efficiency of the bracket for the photovoltaic panel.
[0015] 2. In this utility model, the water inside the rinsing mechanism can be heated by the heating mechanism, so that the rinsing mechanism can spray hot water on the surface of the snow to melt the snow quickly. This allows the cleaning mechanism to better scrape the snow off the photovoltaic panel. At the same time, the melted snow can be collected by the rinsing mechanism, further improving the utilization of water resources. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bracket of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the moving mechanism and the dust removal mechanism of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A;
[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the rinsing mechanism of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the heating mechanism of this utility model.
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Vertical beam; 2. Horizontal beam; 3. Moving mechanism; 301. Hollow frame; 302. Threaded rod; 303. L-shaped block; 304. Motor; 4. Dust removal mechanism; 401. Mounting block; 402. Guide rod; 403. U-shaped frame; 404. Scraper; 5. Flushing mechanism; 501. Water tank; 502. Water pump; 503. Hose; 504. Connecting pipe; 505. Nozzle; 506. Activated carbon filter; 6. Heating mechanism; 601. Control box; 602. Heating rod; 603. Temperature sensor. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0025] Example 1:
[0026] Please see Figures 1 to 7 In this embodiment of the utility model, a steel structure photovoltaic support includes: two vertical beams 1, two horizontal beams 2 connected between the tops of the two vertical beams 1, a moving mechanism 3 provided between the tops of the two vertical beams 1, a dust removal mechanism 4 provided between the two ends of the two vertical beams 1, and the dust removal mechanism 4 connected to the moving mechanism 3, four support legs connected to the bottom of each of the two vertical beams 1, a rinsing mechanism 5 provided between the front sides of the two support legs, and the rinsing mechanism 5 connected to the dust removal mechanism 4, and a heating mechanism 6 provided on the rinsing mechanism 5.
[0027] Specifically, after the rainwater is collected by the flushing mechanism 5, the moving mechanism 3 can be activated to move the dust removal mechanism 4 and the flushing mechanism 5. The flushing mechanism 5 then sprays water onto the surface of the photovoltaic panel, and the dust removal mechanism 4 scrapes off the dust on the surface of the photovoltaic panel, thus completing the automated cleaning of the dust on the surface of the photovoltaic panel. By activating the heating mechanism 6, the water inside the flushing mechanism 5 can be continuously heated. After repeating the above operation, hot water can be sprayed onto the water on the surface of the photovoltaic panel to melt it, so that the dust removal mechanism 4 can easily scrape off the snow, thus completing the snow removal.
[0028] Example 2:
[0029] Please see Figures 4-7 In this embodiment of the present invention, a steel structure photovoltaic support includes a moving mechanism 3 comprising a hollow frame 301, a threaded rod 302, an L-shaped block 303, and a motor 304. The hollow frame 301 is connected between the tops of two vertical beams 1. The threaded rod 302 is rotatably connected between the two sides of the inner wall of the hollow frame 301. The L-shaped block 303 is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the threaded rod 302. The motor 304 is connected to one side of the hollow frame 301, and one end of the threaded rod 302 extends to one side of the hollow frame 301 and is connected to the output shaft of the motor 304. One end is connected to the dust removal mechanism 4, which includes four mounting blocks 401, two guide rods 402, a U-shaped frame 403, and a scraper 404. The four mounting blocks 401 are respectively connected to the two ends of the two vertical beams 1. The two guide rods 402 are respectively fixedly connected between two of the mounting blocks 401 and between the other two mounting blocks 401. The U-shaped frame 403 is slidably connected between the outer surfaces of the two guide rods 402, and the bottom of the L-shaped block 303 is connected to the U-shaped frame 403. The scraper 404 is connected inside the U-shaped frame 403. The rinsing mechanism 5 includes a water tank 501, a water pump 502, a hose 503, a connecting pipe 504, multiple nozzles 505, and an activated carbon filter 506. The water tank 501 is connected between the front of two support legs. The water pump 502 is connected to the back of the water tank 501, and the input end of the water pump 502 extends into the interior of the water tank 501. The hose 503 is connected to the output end of the water pump 502. The connecting pipe 504 is connected inside the U-shaped frame 403 and located on one side of the scraper 404. The multiple nozzles 505 are equidistantly connected to the connecting pipe 506. The outer surface of the connector 504 is connected to the activated carbon filter 506, which is connected to the top of the water tank 501. The heating mechanism 6 includes a control box 601, multiple heating rods 602, and a temperature sensor 603. The control box 601 is connected to the back of the water tank 501. The multiple heating rods 602 and the temperature sensor 603 are all connected to one side of the water tank 501, and the multiple heating rods 602 and the temperature sensor 603 extend into the interior of the water tank 501. The multiple heating rods 602 and the temperature sensor 603 are all electrically connected to the control box 601.
[0030] Specifically, by tilting the photovoltaic panel, rainwater can flow to the top of the water tank 501. The rainwater then passes through the activated carbon filter 506 and flows into the interior of the water tank 501 for collection. The motor 304 and water pump 502 are activated. The output shaft of the motor 304 drives the threaded rod 302 to rotate, causing the L-shaped block 303 to move threadedly. This, in turn, causes the U-shaped frame 403 to slide on the outer surface of the two guide rods 402, moving the scraper 404 and connecting pipe 504. The water pump 502 then pumps water from the water tank 501 through the hose 503 to the interior of the connecting pipe 504. Finally, water is sprayed onto the surface of the photovoltaic panel through multiple nozzles 505, and then discharged through the scraper 404. The moving mechanism scrapes away dust from the photovoltaic panel, thus cleaning it. Water is added to the water tank 501, and multiple heating rods 602 are activated via the control box 601 to heat the water. When the temperature sensor 603 detects that the water temperature has reached a certain level, it sends a signal to the control box 601 to shut off the multiple heating rods 602. Then, the moving mechanism 3 is activated to move the dust removal mechanism 4 and the rinsing mechanism 5, causing the rinsing mechanism 5 to spray hot water onto the surface of the snow to melt it. The dust removal mechanism 4 continues to scrape away the snow, thus cleaning the snow accumulated on the photovoltaic panel. The melted snow can flow into the water tank 501 for collection and water reuse.
[0031] Example 3:
[0032] Please see Figures 6-7 In this embodiment of the utility model, a steel structure photovoltaic support has an inclined bottom on the inner wall of the water tank 501, and antifreeze sleeves are provided on the outer surfaces of the connecting pipe 504 and the flexible hose 503.
[0033] Specifically, the inclined design allows water to be directed to one side of the inner wall of the water tank 501, facilitating water pump 502 to draw in water. The antifreeze sleeve prevents the connecting pipe 504 and hose 503 from freezing and cracking.
[0034] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When it rains, the photovoltaic panel is installed at an angle, allowing rainwater to be filtered through the activated carbon filter 506 before flowing into the water tank 501 for collection. Then, the motor 304 and water pump 502 are started. The output shaft of the motor 304 drives the threaded rod 302 to rotate, causing the L-shaped block 303 to move threadedly on the outer surface of the threaded rod 302, and driving the U-shaped frame 403 to slide on the outer surface of the two guide rods 402. Next, the input end of the water pump 502 draws water from inside the water tank 501, and the output end of the water pump 502 delivers the water to the inside of the hose 503. The water then flows into the connecting pipe 504. Simultaneously, the U-shaped frame 403 drives the scraper 404 and the connecting pipe 504 to move from left to right, allowing multiple nozzles 505 to spray water onto the surface of the photovoltaic panel. Then, the scraper 404... Dust on the photovoltaic panels, which have been sprayed with water, is scraped off, thus cleaning the panels. In winter, a large amount of snow accumulates on the photovoltaic panels. Water is added to the water tank 501, and multiple heating rods 602 are activated via the control box 601. The heating rods 602 continuously heat the water. When the temperature sensor 603 detects that the water temperature has reached a certain level, it sends a feedback to the control box 601, which then shuts off the multiple heating rods 602. The above operation is repeated, and the moving mechanism 3 is activated to move the dust removal mechanism 4 and the rinsing mechanism 5, allowing the rinsing mechanism 5 to spray hot water onto the surface of the snow to melt it. Then, the dust removal mechanism 4 continues to scrape off the snow, thus cleaning the snow accumulation on the photovoltaic panels. The melted snow can also flow down the photovoltaic panels into the water tank 501 for collection, thus reusing the water.
[0035] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention.
Claims
1. A steel structure photovoltaic support bracket, characterized in that, include: Two vertical beams (1) are connected to the top of the two vertical beams (1) by two horizontal beams (2). A moving mechanism (3) is provided between the top of the two vertical beams (1). A dust removal mechanism (4) is provided between the two ends of the two vertical beams (1) and is connected to the moving mechanism (3). Four support legs are connected to the bottom of the two vertical beams (1). A flushing mechanism (5) is provided between the front of the two support legs and is connected to the dust removal mechanism (4). A heating mechanism (6) is provided on the flushing mechanism (5).
2. A steel structure photovoltaic support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moving mechanism (3) includes a hollow frame (301), a threaded rod (302), an L-shaped block (303), and a motor (304). The hollow frame (301) is connected between the tops of the two vertical beams (1). The threaded rod (302) is rotatably connected between the two sides of the inner wall of the hollow frame (301). The L-shaped block (303) is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the threaded rod (302). The motor (304) is connected to one side of the hollow frame (301), and one end of the threaded rod (302) extends to one side of the hollow frame (301) and is connected to one end of the output shaft of the motor (304).
3. A steel structure photovoltaic support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dust removal mechanism (4) includes four mounting blocks (401), two guide rods (402), a U-shaped frame (403), and a scraper (404). The four mounting blocks (401) are respectively connected to the two ends of the two vertical beams (1). The two guide rods (402) are respectively fixedly connected between two of the mounting blocks (401) and between the other two mounting blocks (401). The U-shaped frame (403) is slidably connected between the outer surfaces of the two guide rods (402), and the bottom of the L-shaped block (303) is connected to the U-shaped frame (403). The scraper (404) is connected inside the U-shaped frame (403).
4. A steel structure photovoltaic support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rinsing mechanism (5) includes a water tank (501), a water pump (502), a hose (503), a connecting pipe (504), multiple nozzles (505), and an activated carbon filter (506). The water tank (501) is connected between the front sides of two of the support legs. The water pump (502) is connected to the back of the water tank (501), and the input end of the water pump (502) extends into the interior of the water tank (501). The hose (503) is connected to the output end of the water pump (502). The connecting pipe (504) is connected inside the U-shaped frame (403) and located on one side of the scraper (404). Multiple nozzles (505) are equidistantly connected to the outer surface of the connecting pipe (504). The activated carbon filter (506) is connected to the top of the water tank (501).
5. A steel structure photovoltaic support according to claim 4, characterized in that, The heating mechanism (6) includes a control box (601), multiple heating rods (602) and a temperature sensor (603). The control box (601) is connected to the back of the water tank (501). The multiple heating rods (602) and the temperature sensor (603) are all connected to one side of the water tank (501), and the multiple heating rods (602) and the temperature sensor (603) all extend into the interior of the water tank (501).
6. A steel structure photovoltaic support according to claim 5, characterized in that, The multiple heating rods (602) and temperature sensors (603) are electrically connected to the control box (601).
7. A steel structure photovoltaic support according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the inner wall of the water tank (501) is inclined, and the outer surfaces of the connecting pipe (504) and the hose (503) are both provided with antifreeze sleeves.