ES1070268U

ES1070268U - Solar plate cleaning machine (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Info

Publication number: ES1070268U
Application number: ES200900831U
Authority: ES
Inventors: Gines Garcia Gomez; Antonio Lujan Bernal
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2009-05-04
Filing date: 2009-05-04
Publication date: 2009-07-07
Anticipated expiration: 2019-05-04
Also published as: ES1070268Y

Abstract

Solar plate cleaning machine, of the type that is attached by a frame (3) to a self-propelled vehicle (2), characterized in that it comprises an arm (4) extending laterally outside the vehicle (2), which it has a closed u shape and from which hang a plurality of brushes (5) or cleaning elements which, by means of a chain or cable mechanism (6) driven by a motor (7) to which they are linked, presents a rotary movement and/or swinging, when moving and/or going up and down said arm (4); and in that said arm (4) is linked to a vertical support (21) of hydraulic movement fixed to the frame (3), which has means that provide a movement both lateral, horizontal, vertical and inclination, allowing adjustment to the surface of the plates to be cleaned. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Máquina limpiadora de placas solares.Solar plate cleaning machine.

Object of the invention

La invención, tal como expresa el enunciado de la presente memoria descriptiva, se refiere a una máquina limpiadora de placas solares, aportando a la función a que se destina, varias ventajas e innovadoras características, que se describirán en detalle más adelante, que suponen una mejorada alternativa frente a lo ya conocido en este campo.The invention, as expressed in the statement of The present specification refers to a machine solar panel cleaner, contributing to the function to which destin, several advantages and innovative features, which they will describe in detail later, which suppose an improved alternative compared to what is already known in this field.

Background of the invention

Como es sabido, la necesidad de contar con sistemas de obtención de energía no contaminante y renovable ha hecho que en los últimos años prolifere la instalación de parques solares. Por otra parte, para su adecuada efectividad e idóneo aprovechamiento es fundamental que la superficie de las placas captadoras de los rayos solares estén lo más limpias posible.As is known, the need to have systems for obtaining non-polluting and renewable energy has fact that in recent years the installation of parks proliferates solar. On the other hand, for its adequate effectiveness and suitable use is essential that the surface of the plates Sunlight collectors are as clean as possible.

Ello hace que sea necesario contar con medios que permitan realizar dicha limpieza de forma automatizada, ya en que dichos campos los metros cuadrados de superficie que suman dichas placas suponen importantes extensiones a limpiar.This makes it necessary to have means that allow to perform said cleaning in an automated way, already in that said fields the square meters of surface that add up these plates represent important extensions to clean.

En la actualidad, y como referencia al estado de la técnica, cabe señalar que, si bien existen en el mercado diferentes tipos de máquinas y aparatos especialmente diseñados para la descrita limpieza automatizada de placas solares u otras instalaciones, por parte del solicitante, se desconoce la existencia de ninguna que presente unas características técnicas, estructurales o de configuración semejantes a las que presenta la que aquí se preconiza.At present, and as a reference to the state of the technique, it should be noted that, although they exist in the market different types of specially designed machines and devices for the described automated cleaning of solar panels or others facilities, by the applicant, the existence of any that presents technical characteristics, structural or configuration similar to those presented by the which is recommended here.

Explanation of the invention.

Así, la máquina limpiadora de placas solares que la presente invención propone se configura como una destacable novedad dentro de su campo de aplicación, estando los detalles caracterizadores que lo hacen posible y que la distinguen de lo ya conocido en el mercado, adecuadamente recogidos en las reivindicaciones finales que acompañan a la presente memoria descriptiva.So, the solar plate cleaning machine that the present invention proposes is configured as a remarkable novelty within its field of application, the details being characterizers that make it possible and that distinguish it from the already known in the market, properly collected in the Final claims that accompany this report descriptive

De manera concreta la máquina que la invención propone está diseñada para ir incorporada a un vehículo autopropulsado y comprende un brazo, de configuración en forma de U cerrada, que se extiendo fuera del vehículo acoplado a un bastidor, y del que penden una pluralidad de cepillos limpiadores que, gracias a un mecanismo cadena o cable accionado por un motor al que se encuentran vinculados, presentan un movimiento rotatorio y/o de vaivén alrededor de dicho brazo.Specifically the machine that the invention proposed is designed to be incorporated into a vehicle self-propelled and comprises an arm, U-shaped configuration closed, which extends out of the vehicle coupled to a frame, and from which hang a plurality of cleaning brushes that, thanks to a chain or cable mechanism driven by a motor to which are linked, have a rotational movement and / or of swing around said arm.

Así, los citados cepillos, que pueden consistir también en escobillas, bayetas, fregonas de tipo industrial o cualquier otro elemento semejante aunque en adelante los denominemos cepillos, se desplazan arrastrados por la citada cadena o cable, a la que están fijados mediante un elemento de enganche atornillado a unas pletinas soldadas a dicha cadena o cable, la cual discurre por el interior de los dos perfiles en U paralelos que forman el brazo y las poleas previstas en sus extremos, al menos una de las cuales es de arrastre mediante un piñón dentado asociado al motor.Thus, said brushes, which may consist of also in brushes, wipes, mops of industrial type or any other similar element although from now on let's call brushes, they are dragged along the mentioned chain or cable, to which they are fixed by means of a coupling element screwed to plates welded to said chain or cable, which runs along the inside of two parallel U profiles that form the arm and pulleys provided at their ends, at least one of which is dragged by a toothed pinion associated with the engine.

La descrita disposición permite que cada uno de los cepillos sea fácilmente intercambiable así como que el número y disposición de los mismos sea el que más convenga en cada caso, ya que se ha previsto elevado número de pletinas de enganche soldadas a la cadena para poder distanciar los cepillos entre sí a voluntad.The described arrangement allows each of the brushes are easily interchangeable as well as the number and disposition of them is the most convenient in each case, and that a large number of welded hitch plates are planned to the chain to be able to distance the brushes from each other to Will.

Siguiendo con al invención, es importante señalar que la máquina propuesta cuenta con un sistema automático de limpieza de los cepillos mediante una cubeta situada al final del recorrido de los mismos, es decir en su zona inferior o más próxima al bastidor que lo fija al vehículo, la cual cuenta con un sistema de agua a presión. De esta forma, conforme los cepillos van introduciéndose en la cubeta, se les somete a un lavado a presión que los deja listos y limpios para el siguiente recorrido de lavado sobre las placas solares a limpiar.Following the invention, it is important point out that the proposed machine has an automatic system of cleaning the brushes by means of a bucket located at the end of the route of the same, that is to say in its lower zone or more next to the frame that fixes it to the vehicle, which has a pressurized water system. In this way, according to the brushes are introduced into the bucket, they are subjected to a wash to pressure that leaves them ready and clean for the next tour wash on solar panels to clean.

Además, el citado brazo cuenta con unos tubos, fijados paralelamente a ambos lados del mismo, que incorporan una pluralidad de pulverizadores regulables en presión y caudal, los cuales están abastecidos por un depósito de agua independiente, al que se podrá añadir jabón u otras sustancias limpiadoras.In addition, the aforementioned arm has some tubes, fixed parallel to both sides thereof, which incorporate a plurality of sprayers adjustable in pressure and flow, the which are supplied by an independent water tank, at that soap or other cleaning substances may be added.

El descrito brazo, además, está dotado de un movimiento horizontal y vertical, a través de unos brazos hidráulicos telescópicos, a los que se encuentra articuladamente vinculado por su parte central, de manera que lo pueden alejar o acercar del bastidor así como variar su inclinación para adaptarse en cada caso a la posición de las placas a limpiar, habiéndose previsto la incorporación de unos sensores de proximidad que autorregulan dicho posicionamiento.The described arm, moreover, is provided with a horizontal and vertical movement, through arms telescopic hydraulics, which are articulated linked by its central part, so that they can move it away or approach the frame as well as vary its inclination to adapt in each case to the position of the plates to be cleaned, having planned to incorporate proximity sensors that self-regulate said positioning.

Finalmente, cabe destacar que se contempla la incorporación al vehículo al que se acopla la máquina, de un dispositivo GPS, con la misión de realizar un reconocimiento y memorización del terreno, para facilitar la labor y el desplazamiento de la máquina limpiadora a través el campo solar.Finally, it should be noted that the incorporation to the vehicle to which the machine is attached, of a GPS device, with the mission of performing a recognition and memorization of the land, to facilitate the work and the displacement of the cleaning machine across the field solar.

La descrita máquina limpiadora de placas solares representa, pues, una estructura innovadora de características estructurales y constitutivas desconocidas hasta ahora para tal fin, razones que unidas a su utilidad práctica, la dotan de fundamento suficiente para obtener el privilegio de exclusividad que se solicita.The described plate cleaning machine solar represents, therefore, an innovative structure of structural and constitutive characteristics unknown up to now for that purpose, reasons that together with its practical utility, the provide sufficient grounds to obtain the privilege of exclusivity that is requested.

Description of the drawings

Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características de la invención, se acompaña a la presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de la misma, de un juego de planos, en los que con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado lo siguiente:To complement the description that is being performing and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, is attached herein descriptive, as an integral part of it, of a game of planes, in which with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, represented the following:

La figura número 1.- Muestra una vista en perspectiva del conjunto de la máquina limpiadora de placas solares objeto de la invención, apreciándose en ella su configuración general así como las principales partes y elementos que comprende.Figure number 1.- Shows a view in perspective of solar panel cleaning machine assembly object of the invention, its configuration being appreciated therein general as well as the main parts and elements that understands.

La figura número 2.- Muestra una vista en perspectiva de un detalle del brazo con que cuenta la máquina, apreciándose en ella la polea de arrastre vinculada al motor así como los enganches de los cepillos a la cadena.Figure number 2.- Shows a view in perspective of a detail of the arm that the machine has, appreciating in it the drive pulley linked to the engine as well as the hooks of the brushes to the chain.

La figura número 3.- Muestra una vista en perspectiva del brazo, apreciándose en este caso los pulverizadores anexos así como el depósito del sistema de limpieza de los cepillos.Figure number 3.- Shows a view in arm perspective, in this case the sprayers are appreciated annexes as well as the deposit of the cleaning system of the brushes

La figura número 4.- Muestra otra vista en perspectiva de la máquina, según la invención, en la que se aprecian, entre otros elementos, la unión abisagrada del brazo al soporte hidráulico del bastidor que la fija al vehículo.Figure number 4.- Shows another view in perspective of the machine, according to the invention, in which appreciate, among other elements, the hinged union of the arm to hydraulic support of the frame that fixes it to the vehicle.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

A la vista de las mencionadas figuras, y de acuerdo con la numeración adoptada, se puede observar en ellas un ejemplo de realización preferente de la invención, la cual comprende las partes y elementos que se indican y describen en detalle a continuación.In view of the aforementioned figures, and of according to the numbering adopted, you can see in them a preferred embodiment of the invention, which includes the parts and elements that are indicated and described in detail below.

Así, tal como se observa en dichas figuras, la máquina (1) en cuestión se acopla a un vehículo (2) mediante un bastidor (3), comprendiendo esencialmente un brazo (4) en forma de U cerrada, que se extiende lateralmente fuera del vehículo (2), del que penden una pluralidad de cepillos (5) o elementos limpiantes de la superficie de las placas solares, los cuales presentan un movimiento rotatorio y/o de vaivén, al circular o subir y bajar por dicho brazo (4) gracias a un mecanismo de cadena o cable (6) accionado por un motor (7) al que se encuentran vinculados.Thus, as observed in these figures, the machine (1) in question is coupled to a vehicle (2) by means of a frame (3), essentially comprising an arm (4) in the form of U closed, which extends laterally outside the vehicle (2), of the that hang a plurality of brushes (5) or cleaning elements of the surface of the solar panels, which have a rotary and / or reciprocating movement, when driving or going up and down said arm (4) thanks to a chain or cable mechanism (6) driven by a motor (7) to which they are linked.

Para ello, el brazo (4) está formado por sendos perfiles (8) paralelos, de sección en U, unidos entre sí mediante travesaños (9), por el interior de los cuales discurre la cadena o cable (6) a que se fijan los cepillos (5), existiendo una pareja de poleas (10) en el extremo superior de dichos perfiles (8) y una polea de arrastre (11) en el inferior, la cual incorpora un piñón dentado (12) vinculado al motor (7), tal como puede apreciarse en la figura 2.To do this, the arm (4) is formed by two parallel profiles (8), U-section, joined together by crossbars (9), through which the chain or cable (6) to which the brushes (5) are fixed, there being a pair of pulleys (10) at the upper end of said profiles (8) and a drive pulley (11) on the bottom, which incorporates a pinion toothed (12) linked to the motor (7), as can be seen in Figure 2

Los cepillos (5) o elementos limpiantes, que pueden consistir en escobillas, bayetas, fregonas de tipo industrial (como el ejemplo representado) o cualquier otro elemento semejante, se desplazan arrastrados por la cadena o cable (6), estando fijados mediante un elemento de enganche (13) atornillado a unas pletinas (14) soldadas a dicha cadena o cable (6).The brushes (5) or cleaning elements, which they can consist of brushes, wipes, mops of type industrial (as the example shown) or any other element similar, they are dragged along the chain or cable (6), being fixed by means of a coupling element (13) screwed to plates (14) welded to said chain or cable (6).

Por su parte, el citado elemento de enganche (13), como muestra la figura 3, además de fijarse mediante atornillado a las pletinas (14), para permitir su colocación y retirada, puede ser del tipo que cuenta con una pinza (15) abrible manualmente permitiendo, en su caso, la extracción independiente de las hebras (16) conformantes del cepillo de manera rápida y simple.For its part, the aforementioned hitch element (13), as shown in Figure 3, in addition to being fixed by screwed to the plates (14), to allow placement and removed, it can be the type that has an open clamp (15) manually allowing, where appropriate, the independent extraction of the strands (16) of the brush conformers quickly and simple.

La máquina (1) cuenta, además, con un sistema automático de limpieza de los cepillos (5) que consiste en una cubeta (17) situada al final del recorrido de los mismos, en la parte inferior del brazo (4), la cual cuenta con un sistema de agua a presión (no representado), de manera que los cepillos (5), al rotar alrededor del brazo (4), van introduciéndose en la cubeta (17) donde se les somete a un lavado a presión que los deja limpios y listos para el siguiente recorrido sobre las placas solares a limpiar.The machine (1) also has a system Automatic brush cleaning (5) consisting of a cuvette (17) located at the end of the tour, in the lower arm (4), which has a water system under pressure (not shown), so that the brushes (5), when rotate around the arm (4), they go into the bucket (17) where they are subjected to a pressure wash that leaves them clean and ready for the next tour on solar panels to clean.

Paralelamente, se contempla la existencia de unos tubos (18), fijados a ambos lados del brazo (4), que incorporan una pluralidad de boquillas pulverizadoras (19) dotadas de correspondientes reguladores (20) en presión y caudal, las cuales están abastecidas por un depósito de agua independiente (no mostrado en las figuras).In parallel, the existence of tubes (18), fixed to both sides of the arm (4), which incorporate a plurality of spray nozzles (19) provided of corresponding regulators (20) in pressure and flow, the which are supplied by an independent water tank (no shown in the figures).

Finalmente, cabe destacar que el brazo (4) está dotado de un movimiento horizontal, vertical y de inclinación, para lo cual se halla vinculado a un soporte vertical (21) de movimiento hidráulico fijado al bastidor (3), contando con una pieza (22) de configuración en ángulo recto, provista de sendas riostras (28) que la refuerzan, a cuya rama distal, que emerge perpendicularmente del citado soporte vertical (21), se acopla una extensión telescópica (23) que regula el movimiento horizontal del brazo (4), estando unida a este, por su parte central, mediante una unión articulada (24) que, a la vez, permite variar su inclinación para ajustarla a la de la superficie a limpiar, contando, para ello, con la incorporación de unos sensores de proximidad (no representados) que autorregulan su posicionamiento, y un tensor (27) que une la parte inferior del brazo (4) a la antedicha pieza (22) en ángulo.Finally, it should be noted that the arm (4) is equipped with a horizontal, vertical and tilt movement, for which is linked to a vertical support (21) of movement hydraulic fixed to the frame (3), with a piece (22) of right angle configuration, provided with braces (28) that they reinforce it, whose distal branch, which emerges perpendicularly from the said vertical support (21), a telescopic extension is coupled (23) that regulates the horizontal movement of the arm (4), being joined to this, by its central part, through an articulated joint (24) which, at the same time, allows to vary its inclination to adjust it to that of the surface to be cleaned, counting, for this, with the incorporation of proximity sensors (not shown) that self-regulate their positioning, and a tensioner (27) that joins the part lower arm (4) to the aforementioned piece (22) at an angle.

Por su parte proximal, la citada pieza (22) en ángulo recto, se acopla al soporte vertical (21) mediante unas bisagras (25), con lo que se posibilita el abatimiento o movimiento lateral del conjunto del brazo (4) y la pieza (22) en ángulo con la extensión telescópica (23), conjunto que se puede unir al soporte vertical (21) por ambos lados del mismo, para poder limpiar placas desde un lado u otro del vehículo, según mejor convenga.For its proximal part, said piece (22) in right angle, is coupled to the vertical support (21) by means of hinges (25), which allows the abatement or movement side of the arm assembly (4) and the piece (22) at an angle to the telescopic extension (23), assembly that can be attached to the support vertical (21) on both sides of it, to be able to clean plates from one side or another of the vehicle, as best suits.

El citado soporte vertical (21), además, proporciona el movimiento vertical del brazo (4) gracias al accionamiento del pistón (26) con que cuenta y que permite su elevación telescópica.The aforementioned vertical support (21), in addition, provides vertical arm movement (4) thanks to the piston drive (26) that counts and allows its telescopic lift

Finalmente, cabe destacar que se contempla la incorporación al vehículo (2) al que se acopla la máquina (1), de un dispositivo GPS, con la misión de realizar un reconocimiento y memorización del terreno, para facilitar la labor y el desplazamiento de la máquina limpiadora a través el campo solar.Finally, it should be noted that the incorporation into the vehicle (2) to which the machine (1) is coupled, of a GPS device, with the mission of performing a survey and memorization of the land, to facilitate the work and the displacement of the cleaning machine across the field solar.

Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la presente invención, así como la manera de ponerla en práctica, no se considera necesario hacer más extensa su explicación para que cualquier experto en la materia comprenda su alcance y las ventajas que de ella se derivan, haciendo constar que, dentro de su esencialidad, podrá ser llevada a la práctica en otras formas de realización que difieran en detalle de la indicada a título de ejemplo, y a las cuales alcanzará igualmente la protección que se recaba siempre que no se altere, cambie o modifique su principio fundamental.Describe sufficiently the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, not it is considered necessary to extend its explanation so that any subject matter expert understands its scope and advantages that derive from it, stating that, within its essentiality, may be implemented in other forms of embodiment that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and which will also achieve the protection that collects as long as it does not alter, change or modify its principle fundamental.

Claims

1. Solar plate cleaning machine, of the type that is coupled by means of a frame (3) to a self-propelled vehicle (2), characterized by the fact that it comprises an arm (4) extending laterally out of the vehicle (2), which It has a closed U-shape and from which a plurality of brushes (5) or cleaning elements hang, which, by means of a chain or cable mechanism (6) driven by a motor (7) to which they are linked, present a rotational movement and / or reciprocating, when circulating and / or climbing up and down said arm (4); and in which said arm (4) is linked to a vertical support (21) of hydraulic movement fixed to the frame (3), which has means that provide both lateral, horizontal, vertical and tilt movement, which allow adjustment to the surface of the plates to be cleaned.

2. Solar plate cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the brushes (5) or cleaning elements are constituted by brushes, wipes, mops of industrial type or any other similar element.

3. Solar plate cleaning machine according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the arm (4) is formed by parallel profiles (8) of U-section, joined together by cross-members (9), through which the chain or cable (6) runs, to which the brushes (5) and the mechanism that moves them are fixed, which mechanism also includes a pair of pulleys (10) at the upper end of said profiles (8) and a drive pulley (11) at the lower end, which incorporates a toothed pinion (12) linked to the motor (7).

4. Solar plate cleaning machine according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the brushes (5) are moved by the chain or cable (6), being fixed by means of a hooking element (13) screwed to plates (14) welded to said chain or cable (6).

5. Solar plate cleaning machine according to claim 4, characterized in that the coupling element (13) has a manually open clamp (15), allowing, where appropriate, the independent extraction of the strands (16 ) brush shapers (5).

6. Solar plate cleaning machine according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that it has an automatic brush cleaning system (5) comprising a bucket (17) located in the lower part of the arm (4) , equipped with a pressurized water system, so that the brushes (5), when rotating around the arm (4), are introduced into said bucket (17) where they are subjected to a pressure wash.

7. Solar plate cleaning machine, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized by having tubes (18), fixed on both sides of the arm (4), which incorporate spray nozzles (19) equipped with corresponding regulators ( 20) in pressure and flow, which are supplied by an independent water tank.

8. Solar plate cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the vertical support (21) comprises a part (22) of right angle configuration, provided with braces (28) that reinforce it, at whose end distal branch, which emerges perpendicularly from the aforementioned vertical support (21), a telescopic extension (23) is attached which, together with the central part of the arm (4) regulates its horizontal movement.

9. Solar plate cleaning machine according to claim 1 and 8, characterized in that the telescopic extension (23) of the part (22) of the vertical support (21) is attached to the arm (4) by its central part , by means of an articulated joint (24) that allows to vary its inclination, with the incorporation of some proximity sensors, which regulate its positioning, and with a tensioner (27) that joins the lower part of the arm (4) to the piece ( 22) at an angle.

10. Solar plate cleaning machine according to claim 1 and 8, characterized in that the piece (22) at right angles, is coupled to the vertical support (21) by means of hinges (25) that allow the folding or movement side of the arm assembly (4) and the piece (22) at an angle to the telescopic extension (23).

11. Solar plate cleaning machine according to claim 10, characterized in that the arm assembly (4) and the piece (22) angled with the telescopic extension (23) can be attached to the vertical support (21) on both sides of it, to be able to clean plates from one side or the other of the vehicle, as best suits.

12. Solar plate cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the vertical support (21) provides the vertical movement of the arm (4) thanks to its telescopic elevation by actuating the piston (26) it has.

13. Solar panel cleaning machine, according to claim 1, characterized in that the incorporation to the vehicle (2) to which the machine (1), of a GPS device, is envisaged, with the mission of recognizing and memorization of the land.