A tool for snow removal from solar panels

By designing a combination of a handheld part, an L-shaped fixing part, a plastic scraper, a support part, and a roller, combined with an electric heating layer and a telescopic structure, the problems of incomplete snow removal and inconvenience of existing snow removal tools are solved, and efficient and thorough snow removal of solar panels is achieved.

CN224459740UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03BEIJING WARBURG ENERGY DEV LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BEIJING WARBURG ENERGY DEV LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-10
Publication Date
2026-07-03

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Technical Problem

Existing snow removal tools for solar panels do not clean thoroughly, and the hand handles are inconvenient to use, affecting the snow removal effect.

Method used

A snow removal tool was designed, comprising a handheld part, an L-shaped fixing part, a plastic scraper, a support part, and a roller. The plastic scraper performs initial cleaning, the roller performs secondary cleaning, and an electric heating layer is used to melt the ice layer. Combined with the retractable handheld part and the ice scraping mechanism, thorough snow removal is achieved.

Benefits of technology

This method achieves thorough snow removal from the surface of solar panels, reducing manpower consumption and improving snow removal efficiency and effectiveness.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of tools of solar panel snow removal, it is related to solar panel technical field, including handheld part and L-shaped fixing part, wherein L-shaped fixing part is provided with two, and two L-shaped fixing pieces are fixedly connected to one end of handheld part symmetrically;And plastic scraper, the plastic scraper is fixedly connected on two L-shaped fixing pieces by bolt;Supporting part, the supporting part is fixedly connected to one side of plastic scraper, and supporting part is provided with cylinder.Between the utility model is set to plastic scraper and cylinder, the outer surface of cylinder is electric heating layer, first snow accumulation is cleaned by plastic scraper when using, so that ice layer on solar panel is exposed, then cylinder rolls, so that electric heating layer and ice layer on solar panel are in contact continuously, then the melting of ice layer is carried out, realize the secondary cleaning of solar panel snow accumulation, snow removal effect is more efficient, solve the problem that present stage device snow removal effect is not good enough.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of solar panel technology, specifically a tool for clearing snow from solar panels. Background Technology

[0002] Gas well sites refer to locations used for natural gas extraction. With the widespread use of solar panels, some gas well sites will use solar panels on a large scale. Solar panels can provide stable and efficient clean energy to gas well sites, facilitating the operation. However, in gas well sites in the north, the surface of solar panels is easily covered by snow during winter snowfall. Due to the low ambient temperature, the snow covering the solar panels does not melt easily and may even freeze, thus affecting the power generation efficiency of the solar panels on site. Therefore, snow removal tools are needed to remove snow from the solar panels.

[0003] Current snow removal tools are relatively simple in design, generally consisting of a handle and a scraper. Workers control the scraper's movement through the handle, and then use the scraper to clear the snow from the surface of the solar panels. This method is not thorough enough. After the scraper removes the snow, a layer of ice often remains on the surface of the solar panels, failing to completely remove the snow. Furthermore, the handle is not automatically extendable, requiring workers to frequently pull it out, which is inconvenient and affects the snow removal effect. Therefore, improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a tool for clearing snow from solar panels, which has the advantages of being easy to use and having a good snow-clearing effect, thus solving the problems of insufficient snow clearing and inconvenience in the current stage of devices.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a tool for clearing snow from solar panels, comprising a handheld part and two L-shaped fixing parts, wherein two L-shaped fixing parts are provided and symmetrically fixed to one end of the handheld part; a plastic scraper, wherein the plastic scraper is fixedly connected to the two L-shaped fixing parts by bolts; and a support member, wherein the support member is fixedly connected to one side of the plastic scraper and a roller is provided on the support member.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the handheld part includes an outer cylinder; a telescopic rod, which is slidably connected to the inner wall of the outer cylinder, and two L-shaped fixing parts are fixedly connected to the protrusions at the ends of the telescopic rod; and a screw, which is coaxially rotatably connected to the outer cylinder, and the telescopic rod has a screw hole corresponding to the screw that is adapted to the screw. A handheld sleeve is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the outer cylinder.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a limiting protrusion is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the telescopic rod along the length direction of the telescopic rod, and a limiting groove adapted to the limiting protrusion is opened on the inner wall of the outer cylinder at the corresponding location of the limiting protrusion.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a first motor for driving the screw to rotate is installed on one side of the outer cylinder, and a protective cover is provided on the outer cylinder outside the first motor. A telescopic switch is installed on one side of the outer cylinder, and the telescopic switch is connected in series with the first motor.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the support includes a rotating seat, which is fixedly connected to one side of the plastic scraper; and a rotating block, which is rotatably connected to the rotating seat, and a shaped rod is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating block, with a straight rod integrally formed at the end of the shaped rod.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a support is fixedly connected to one side of the plastic scraper and the rotating block, and a tension spring is fixed between the two supports.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the roller includes a cylindrical body rotatably connected to a straight rod, and a heat-insulating sleeve is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cylindrical body, and an electric heating layer is installed on the surface of the heat-insulating sleeve.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a rechargeable lithium battery is installed at one end of the cylindrical body, the rechargeable lithium battery is connected in series with the heating layer, and a battery protection box is fixed on the outside of the rechargeable lithium battery on the cylindrical body.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the roller is parallel to the plastic scraper, and the length of the roller is the same as the length of the plastic scraper.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the plastic scraper has two symmetrically distributed grooves on one side, and sliding blocks are slidably connected to both grooves. An ice-scraping mechanism is fixedly connected to the two sliding blocks. The ice-scraping mechanism includes a horizontal plate fixedly connected between the two sliding blocks; a track plate fixedly connected to the lower surface of the horizontal plate along its length; and a telescopic plate slidably connected to the track plate. Equally spaced plastic scrapers are fixedly connected to the lower surface of the telescopic plate. A second motor is mounted on the horizontal plate, and a cam is fixedly connected to the end of the output shaft of the second motor. A connecting rod rotatably connects the cam to the telescopic plate. A spring is fixed between one side of each sliding block and the plastic scraper.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a tool for clearing snow from solar panels, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. This snow removal tool for solar panels features a support component on one side of a plastic scraper, with a roller mounted on the support component. First, the scraper performs a snow removal process, followed by a second snow removal using the roller, ensuring thorough snow removal. A shaped rod inside the support component rotates, pulling the roller down via a tension spring, ensuring close contact between the roller and the surface of the solar panel. The roller consists of a cylindrical body, a heat-insulating sleeve, and an electric heating layer. The rotating cylindrical body allows the electric heating layer to contact the ice layer on the solar panel surface, melting the ice and thus enhancing the snow removal effect.

[0017] 2. This solar panel snow removal tool features a handheld part, the main body of which is an outer cylinder, and a telescopic rod slidably connected to the inner side of the outer cylinder. When using it, the operator can control the first motor to work via a telescopic switch. The first motor drives the screw to rotate, which in turn causes the telescopic rod to extend or retract, making it convenient for the operator to remove snow without having to frequently pull the handheld part, saving energy and facilitating quick snow removal.

[0018] 3. The tool for clearing snow from solar panels has a retractable ice-scraping mechanism on one side of the plastic scraper. The ice-scraping mechanism can loosen the ice layer on the surface of the solar panel, thereby facilitating the subsequent melting and removal of the ice layer. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the hand-held part in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the telescopic rod in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support component in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the roller in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the plastic scraper in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This utility model Figure 6 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the ice-scraping mechanism in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 9This utility model Figure 8 Enlarged view of the structure at point B in the middle.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Handheld part; 101. Outer cylinder; 102. Screw; 103. Limiting groove; 104. Telescopic switch; 105. Telescopic rod; 106. Screw hole; 107. Handheld sleeve; 108. First motor; 109. Protective cover; 1010. Limiting protrusion; 2. L-shaped fixing part; 3. Support part; 301. Rotating seat; 302. Rotating block; 303. Irregular rod; 304. Straight rod; 30 5. Tension spring; 306. Support; 4. Roller; 401. Cylindrical body; 402. Heat insulation sleeve; 403. Heating layer; 404. Battery protection box; 5. Plastic scraper; 6. Ice scraping mechanism; 601. Horizontal plate; 602. Track plate; 603. Telescopic plate; 604. Plastic scraper; 605. Second motor; 606. Cam; 607. Connecting rod; 7. Sliding block; 8. Slide groove; 9. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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.

[0030] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model discloses a tool for clearing snow from solar panels, including a handheld part 1 and L-shaped fixing parts 2. The handheld part 1 is convenient for workers to hold and use when clearing snow. There are two L-shaped fixing parts 2, which are symmetrically fixed to one end of the handheld part 1. The two L-shaped fixing parts 2 facilitate the installation and fixing of a plastic scraper 5. The plastic scraper 5 is fixed to the two L-shaped fixing parts 2 by bolts. When in use, the plastic scraper 5 contacts the surface of the solar panel to achieve the function of clearing snow and perform the first cleaning of snow accumulation. The support part 3 is fixedly connected to one side of the plastic scraper 5 and is equipped with a roller 4. The support part 3 is used for the installation of the roller 4. The plastic scraper 5 performs the first cleaning, and the roller 4 performs the second cleaning of snow accumulation, ensuring the snow clearing effect and avoiding incomplete removal of snow accumulation on the solar panel.

[0031] Specifically, the handheld part 1 includes an outer cylinder 101; a telescopic rod 105, which is slidably connected to the inner wall of the outer cylinder 101. The telescopic rod 105 can extend and retract inside the outer cylinder 101 to adjust the overall length of the handheld part 1, thereby facilitating the extension and retraction control of the plastic scraper 5. Two L-shaped fasteners 2 are fixedly connected to the protrusions at the ends of the telescopic rod 105, and the connection and fixation between the ends of the telescopic rod 105 and the plastic scraper 5 are achieved through the L-shaped fasteners 2; and a screw 102, which is coaxially rotatably connected to the outer cylinder 101. The telescopic rod 105 has a screw hole 106 that matches the screw 102 at the corresponding position. A handheld sleeve 107 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the outer cylinder 101.

[0032] In this embodiment, the screw 102 is controlled to rotate during use. The telescopic rod 105 has a screw hole 106 that is adapted to the screw 102 at the corresponding position of the screw 102, so as to realize the telescopic control of the telescopic rod 105. The hand sleeve 107 is set to facilitate the hand operation of the outer cylinder 101.

[0033] Specifically, a limiting protrusion 1010 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the telescopic rod 105 along the length direction of the telescopic rod 105, and a limiting groove 103 adapted to the limiting protrusion 1010 is provided on the inner wall of the outer cylinder 101 at the location corresponding to the limiting protrusion 1010.

[0034] In this embodiment, the limiting protrusion 1010 and the limiting groove 103 can realize the extension and retraction limiting function of the telescopic rod 105. When the screw 102 rotates, it can control the extension and retraction of the telescopic rod 105.

[0035] Specifically, a first motor 108 for driving the screw 102 to rotate is installed on one side of the outer cylinder 101, and a protective cover 109 is provided on the outer cylinder 101 outside the first motor 108. A telescopic switch 104 is installed on one side of the outer cylinder 101, and the telescopic switch 104 is connected in series with the first motor 108.

[0036] In this embodiment, the telescopic switch 104 can control the first motor 108 to work, and the first motor 108 can drive the screw 102 to rotate, thereby realizing the telescopic control of the telescopic rod 105. It should be noted that during use, the telescopic stroke of the telescopic rod 105 can be controlled to prevent the telescopic rod 105 from detaching from the outer cylinder 101. Furthermore, the outer cylinder 101 is relatively long, and under normal use, the telescopic rod 105 cannot detach from the outer cylinder 101. Once the telescopic rod 105 detaches from the outer cylinder 101, it can be reassembled.

[0037] Specifically, the support 3 includes a rotating seat 301, which is fixedly connected to one side of the plastic scraper 5; a rotating block 302, which is rotatably connected to the rotating seat 301, and a shaped rod 303 is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating block 302, with a straight rod 304 integrally formed at the end of the shaped rod 303; a support 306 is fixedly connected to one side of the plastic scraper 5 and the rotating block 302, and a tension spring 305 is fixed between the two supports 306.

[0038] In this embodiment, by setting a rotating seat 301 and a rotating block 302, the rotating block 302 can rotate on the rotating seat 301 to adjust the flip angle of the irregular rod 303 and the straight rod 304. The roller 4 is set on the straight rod 304 so that the roller 4 can rotate to a certain extent. By setting a tension spring 305, the tension spring 305 can realize the stretching effect of the rotating block 302. During use, the roller 4 on the straight rod 304 can make close contact with the surface of the solar panel, thereby increasing the snow removal effect.

[0039] Specifically, the roller 4 includes a cylindrical body 401 rotatably connected to the straight rod 304, and a heat insulation sleeve 402 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cylindrical body 401, and an electric heating layer 403 is installed on the surface of the heat insulation sleeve 402.

[0040] In this embodiment, the heat insulation sleeve 402 can achieve the function of heat insulation. By setting an electric heating layer 403 on the outer surface of the heat insulation sleeve 402, the electric heating layer 403 is in contact with the surface of the solar panel, which can melt the ice layer on the surface of the solar panel, thereby increasing the snow removal effect.

[0041] Specifically, a rechargeable lithium battery is installed at one end of the cylindrical body 401. The rechargeable lithium battery is connected in series with the heating layer 403, and a battery protection box 404 is fixed on the outside of the rechargeable lithium battery.

[0042] In this embodiment, the rechargeable lithium battery can supply power to the heating layer 403. The rechargeable lithium battery can be cyclically charged and used, which is more economical and environmentally friendly. The battery protection box 404 can provide protection for the rechargeable lithium battery.

[0043] Specifically, the roller 4 is parallel to the plastic scraper 5, and the length of the roller 4 is the same as the length of the plastic scraper 5.

[0044] In this implementation plan, this method can effectively ensure snow removal and avoid incomplete removal.

[0045] Specifically, the plastic scraper 5 has two symmetrically distributed grooves 8 on one side, and each groove 8 of the plastic scraper 5 is slidably connected to a sliding block 7. The grooves 8 are used for the extension and retraction of the sliding blocks 7. An ice-scraping mechanism 6 is fixedly connected to the two sliding blocks 7. The ice-scraping mechanism 6 can remove ice from the surface of the solar panel. The ice-scraping mechanism 6 includes a horizontal plate 601, which is fixedly connected between the two sliding blocks 7; and a track plate 602, which is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the horizontal plate 601 along the length of the horizontal plate 601. The surface is covered by a telescopic plate 603, which is slidably connected to the track plate 602. The lower surface of the telescopic plate 603 is fixedly connected with equidistantly distributed plastic scrapers 604. A second motor 605 is installed on the horizontal plate 601. A cam 606 is fixedly connected to the end of the output shaft of the second motor 605. A connecting rod 607 is rotatably connected between the cam 606 and the telescopic plate 603. A spring 9 is fixed between one side of the sliding block 7 and the plastic scraper 5. The spring 9 enables the plastic scraper 604 to make close contact with the ice surface on the solar panel, ensuring the ice scraping effect.

[0046] In this embodiment, when the second motor 605 is working, it can drive the cam 606 to rotate. The cam 606 is rotatably connected to the telescopic plate 603 by a connecting rod 607. When the cam 606 rotates, it can continuously pull and push the telescopic plate 603 through the connecting rod 607, so that the telescopic plate 603 slides back and forth on the track plate 602, causing the plastic scraper 604 to move back and forth. The plastic scraper 604 contacts the icy surface of the solar panel, thereby removing the ice layer and facilitating the subsequent melting of the icy surface.

[0047] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: During use, the operator operates the hand sleeve 107 so that the bottom of the plastic scraper 5 contacts the surface of the solar panel. At this time, the tension spring 305 stretches the rotating block 302, making the outer surface of the roller 4 in close contact with the surface of the solar panel. When the plastic scraper 5 moves, the cylindrical body 401 rolls, and the surface of the electric heating layer 403 continues to contact the surface of the solar panel. The plastic scraper 5 performs the first snow removal treatment. Afterwards, the electric heating layer 403 melts the ice layer on the surface of the solar panel for a second cleaning, making the snow removal more thorough. When it is necessary to control the extension and retraction of the plastic scraper 5, the first motor 108 is controlled by the extension and retraction switch 104. The first motor 108 drives the screw 102 to rotate. The screw 102 is threadedly connected to the screw hole 106 on the extension rod 105, thereby controlling the extension and retraction of the extension rod 105. When the screw 102 rotates in the opposite direction, the extension rod 105 can move in the opposite direction, thereby driving the roller 4 and the plastic scraper 5 to reciprocate and extend.

[0048] In summary, this solar panel snow removal tool is effective in snow removal and easy to use.

[0049] It should be noted that, in this document, terms such as "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 limitation, 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.

[0050] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A tool for snow removal from a solar panel, characterized in that: include Handheld part (1); L-shaped fasteners (2), two L-shaped fasteners (2) are provided, and the two L-shaped fasteners (2) are symmetrically fixed to one end of the hand-held part (1); Plastic scraper (5), the plastic scraper (5) is fixedly connected to two L-shaped fasteners (2) by bolts; Support member (3), the support member (3) is fixedly connected to one side of the plastic scraper (5), and a roller (4) is provided on the support member (3); The handheld part (1) includes Outer cylinder (101); and Telescopic rod (105), the telescopic rod (105) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the outer cylinder (101), and two L-shaped fasteners (2) are fixedly connected to the protrusions provided at the ends of the telescopic rod (105); The screw (102) is coaxially rotatably connected to the outer cylinder (101), and the telescopic rod (105) has a screw hole (106) that is compatible with the screw (102) at the corresponding position of the screw (102), and a hand sleeve (107) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the outer cylinder (101). The support member (3) includes Rotary seat (301), the rotary seat (301) is fixedly connected to one side of the plastic scraper (5); A rotating block (302) is rotatably connected to a rotating seat (301), and a shaped rod (303) is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating block (302). A straight rod (304) is integrally formed at the end of the shaped rod (303). The roller (4) includes a cylindrical body (401) rotatably connected to a straight rod (304), and a heat insulation sleeve (402) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cylindrical body (401), and an electric heating layer (403) is installed on the surface of the heat insulation sleeve (402).

2. A snow removal tool for a solar panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein: A limiting protrusion (1010) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the telescopic rod (105) along the length direction of the telescopic rod (105), and a limiting groove (103) adapted to the limiting protrusion (1010) is provided on the inner wall of the outer cylinder (101) at the location corresponding to the limiting protrusion (1010).

3. A snow removal tool for a solar panel as defined in claim 1, wherein: A first motor (108) for driving the screw (102) to rotate is installed on one side of the outer cylinder (101), and a protective cover (109) is provided on the outer cylinder (101) outside the first motor (108). A telescopic switch (104) is installed on one side of the outer cylinder (101), and the telescopic switch (104) is connected in series with the first motor (108).

4. A snow removal tool for a solar panel as defined in claim 1, wherein: A support (306) is fixedly connected to one side of the plastic scraper (5) and to the rotating block (302), and a tension spring (305) is fixed between the two supports (306).

5. A snow removal tool for a solar panel as defined in claim 1, wherein: A rechargeable lithium battery is installed at one end of the cylindrical body (401). The rechargeable lithium battery is connected in series with the heating layer (403), and a battery protection box (404) is fixed on the outside of the rechargeable lithium battery.

6. A snow removal tool for a solar panel as defined in claim 1, wherein: The roller (4) is parallel to the plastic scraper (5), and the length of the roller (4) is the same as the length of the plastic scraper (5).

7. A snow removal tool for a solar panel as defined in claim 1, wherein: The plastic scraper (5) has two symmetrically distributed grooves (8) on one side, and sliding blocks (7) are slidably connected to both grooves (8) of the plastic scraper (5). An ice-scraping mechanism (6) is fixedly connected to the two sliding blocks (7). The ice-scraping mechanism (6) includes... A horizontal plate (601) is fixedly connected between two sliding blocks (7); Track plate (602), the track plate (602) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the horizontal plate (601) along the length direction of the horizontal plate (601); The telescopic plate (603) is slidably connected to the track plate (602), and the lower surface of the telescopic plate (603) is fixedly connected with equidistantly distributed plastic scrapers (604). The horizontal plate (601) is equipped with a second motor (605), and the end of the output shaft of the second motor (605) is fixedly connected with a cam (606). The cam (606) and the telescopic plate (603) are rotatably connected by a connecting rod (607). A spring (9) is fixed between one side of the sliding block (7) and the plastic scraper (5).