A conveyor belt
By setting W-shaped grooves and vertical slots on the conveyor belt, the problem of reduced friction during water spraying was solved, achieving stable movement and dust removal on the photovoltaic panels and improving cleaning efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO FULONG SYNCHRONOUS BELT
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
The existing cleaning machine's conveyor belt experiences reduced friction and slippage when spraying water to clean solar photovoltaic panels, affecting cleaning efficiency.
Design a conveyor belt with W-shaped grooves and vertical slots to increase friction with the photovoltaic panels and to facilitate water flow during spraying, thus preventing a decrease in friction.
It improves the stability of the cleaning machine's movement on the photovoltaic panel, prevents slippage, enhances cleaning efficiency, and can scrape off dust and debris.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of conveyor belts, and more particularly to a conveyor belt. Background Technology
[0002] Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are now widely used in a wide range of areas. However, with prolonged outdoor use, dirt accumulates on their surfaces, such as dust particles and bird droppings, affecting power generation efficiency. If this dirt isn't cleaned regularly, it reduces photovoltaic conversion efficiency, sometimes by more than 20%. The dirt can also cause localized hot spots, damaging the solar cells. Current cleaning methods involve a cleaning machine crawling across the PV panels. The machine's conveyor belt allows it to move across the panels. However, because the machine sprays water during operation, the water contact with the conveyor belt reduces friction between the belt and the panels, causing the machine to slip and resulting in poor cleaning efficiency.
[0003] Therefore, it is particularly important to design a conveyor belt for a cleaning machine that minimizes the change in friction when water comes into contact with it. Utility Model Content
[0004] This application provides a conveyor belt, which adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] A conveyor belt has several grooves on it, the grooves are designed in a W shape, the grooves and the panel on the conveyor belt form a height difference, the grooves and the panel are intermittently arranged, the panel of the conveyor belt has several vertical grooves; the bending angle of the grooves is 60°-150°, and the ratio of the width of the gap between two bends on the groove to the width of the conveyor belt is between 1:2 and 1:7.
[0006] Optionally, the bends have rounded corners with a radius of 0.5-5mm.
[0007] Optionally, the spacing between the two bends on the groove is 8-30mm.
[0008] Optionally, the groove width is 1-12mm and the groove depth is 1-7mm.
[0009] Optional, the vertical groove width is 1-8mm and the vertical groove depth is 0.5-3mm.
[0010] Optionally, the spacing between the vertical slots can be set to 2-16mm.
[0011] Optionally, a conveyor belt is installed on the cleaning machine, enabling the cleaning machine to move on the solar photovoltaic panels.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the groove and vertical groove increase the friction between the conveyor belt and the silicon plate on the solar photovoltaic panel, which allows the cleaning machine to move better uphill and turn on the inclined silicon plate. At the same time, when the cleaning machine is spraying water, the vertical groove and groove play a role in passing water and prevent the friction of the conveyor belt from decreasing, which could cause the equipment to slip. In addition, the groove is set in a W shape, which can also scrape off dust and debris on the silicon plate. Attached Figure Description
[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be discussed below. Obviously, the technical solutions described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other embodiments and their accompanying drawings can be obtained from the embodiments shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0014] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of the utility model.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 3 This is an enlarged view of the utility model.
[0017] Figure 4 This is an enlarged illustration of the utility model.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Conveyor belt; 2. Groove; 3. Panel; 4. Vertical groove. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The technical solutions of various embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0022] An embodiment of this utility model provides a conveyor belt.
[0023] Example: Figure 1-4 As shown, a conveyor belt 1 has several grooves 2 arranged in a W-shape. The grooves 2 and the panel 3 on the conveyor belt 1 form a height difference. The grooves 2 and the panel 3 are intermittently arranged. The panel 3 of the conveyor belt 1 has several vertical grooves 4. The conveyor belt 1 is installed on a cleaning machine. The cleaning machine moves on the solar photovoltaic panel through the conveyor belt 1. Because the cleaning machine sprays water during operation, the water is retained on the solar photovoltaic panel. When the cleaning machine moves on the photovoltaic panel, the grooves 2 and vertical grooves 4 on the conveyor belt 1 can effectively guide the water flow. At the same time, the grooves 2 and the panel 3 increase the friction between the conveyor belt 1 and the solar photovoltaic panel, allowing the cleaning machine to operate better on the photovoltaic panel.
[0024] Figure 4 In this context, A represents the bending angle of groove 2. The bending angle of groove 2 is 60°-150°. At the same time, there is a rounded corner design at the bend, with a rounded corner radius of 0.5-5mm. The spacing between two bends on groove 2 is 8-30mm. The groove width of groove 2 is 1-12mm, and the groove depth is 1-7mm.
[0025] Figure 4 In this context, B represents the width of vertical groove 4, which is 1-8mm wide and 0.5-3mm deep. The spacing between vertical grooves 4 is set to 2-16mm.
[0026] The ratio of the distance between the two bends on the groove to the width of the conveyor belt is between 1:2 and 1:7. The conveyor belt 1 can be made of rubber.
[0027] Working Principle: Conveyor belt 1 is mounted on the cleaning machine. The movement of conveyor belt 1 allows the cleaning machine to move on the solar photovoltaic panels. Because conveyor belt 1 moves on the silicon substrate of the solar photovoltaic panel, and there is a 15-30 degree angle between the solar silicon panel and the ground, and the cleaning machine sprays water during operation, the friction between conveyor belt 1 and the silicon substrate on the solar photovoltaic panel decreases after water spraying. However, the presence of grooves 2 and vertical grooves 4 increases the water flow function, preventing the conveyor belt from floating due to water spraying, which would reduce friction and cause the equipment to slip and lead to accidents. Furthermore, the W-shaped groove 2 has a scraping effect on dust and debris on the surface of the silicon substrate. The design of conveyor belt 1 ultimately allows the cleaning machine to climb and turn normally on the 15-30 degree slope of the photovoltaic panel without slipping. Conveyor belt 1 of this device can be used in both dry silicon substrate and water spraying states.
[0028] 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. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims, not by the foregoing description, and is therefore intended to encompass all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The vertical slot can be hidden, and in practical applications, you can also choose not to use the vertical slot.
[0029] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A conveyor belt, characterized in that: The conveyor belt (1) is provided with several grooves (2). The grooves (2) are designed in a W shape. The grooves (2) and the panel (3) on the conveyor belt (1) form a height difference. The grooves (2) and the panel (3) are intermittently arranged. The panel (3) of the conveyor belt (1) is provided with several vertical grooves (4). The bending angle of the grooves (2) is 60°-150°. The width of the gap between two bends on the grooves (2) is between 1:2 and 1:
7.
2. A conveyor belt according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bends are rounded with a radius of 0.5-5mm.
3. A conveyor belt according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width of the gap between the two bends on the groove (2) is 8-30mm.
4. A conveyor belt according to claim 1, characterized in that: The groove (2) has a width of 1-12mm and a depth of 1-7mm.
5. A conveyor belt according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width of the vertical groove (4) is 1-8mm, and the depth of the vertical groove (4) is 0.5-3mm.
6. A conveyor belt according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spacing between the vertical grooves (4) is set to 2-16mm.
7. A conveyor belt according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveyor belt (1) is installed on the cleaning machine, and the cleaning machine moves on the solar photovoltaic panel through the conveyor belt (1).