KR101275303B1 - Cleaning apparatus for concentrate light plate - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cleaning device for a light collecting plate that can remove foreign substances on the surface of the light collecting plate that concentrates sunlight.

The present invention is provided with a roller (R) and a driving motor (M1) in contact with the light collecting plate 100 so as to be movable, the length adjusting unit 24 and the height adjusting unit 25 which is variable according to the size of the light collecting plate (100). (2) is provided with; A washing unit (4) installed on the mounting unit (2) and provided with washing means for washing the upper surface of the light collecting plate (100); It comprises a control unit for controlling the movement of the mounting portion 2 and the operation of the washing means.

Sun, condensing, washing

Description

Cleaning device for light collecting plate {CLEANING APPARATUS FOR CONCENTRATE LIGHT PLATE}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cleaning device for a light collecting plate, and more particularly, to a cleaning device for a light collecting plate capable of removing foreign matter on the surface of a light collecting plate that concentrates sunlight.

In general, solar light is the most preferred alternative energy due to its pollution-free and infinity, and in addition to power generation using solar cells, a wide range of researches and commercializations are provided for the provision of hot water using solar heat sources and sterilization of various germs. It is in progress.

In particular, in the case of a device for condensing sunlight among various devices that use sunlight, it is for concentrating the incident sunlight to one place to produce electric power or to obtain thermal energy by a solar cell. Practical and economical commercialization was determined by the amount of light and the concentration ratio.

In general, the light collecting plate has a rectangular plate shape and has a structure in which a plurality of cells are attached to an upper surface thereof. However, when exposed to the outside for a long time there was a problem that the condensation efficiency, such as dirt is caught on the upper surface is reduced.

In particular, in recent years, a large number of solar power plants have been created, and since there are hundreds of light collecting plates installed therein, it is almost impossible to clean them manually.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems of the prior art, it is possible to quickly wash the surface of the light collecting plate to collect the solar light to maintain the best light collection performance, a large amount of cleaning device for cleaning The purpose is to provide.

An object of the present invention described above is provided with a roller in contact with the light collecting plate so as to be movable, the mounting portion is provided with a length adjusting unit and a height adjusting unit that varies according to the size of the light collecting plate; A washing unit installed on the mounting unit and provided with washing means for washing an upper surface of the light collecting plate; It is achieved by the cleaning device of the light collecting plate including a control unit for controlling the movement of the mounting portion and the operation of the cleaning means.

The mounting portion is composed of a vertical support having a predetermined length, the upper and lower horizontal support formed on the upper and lower ends of the vertical support, the lower horizontal support is coupled to the first tube of a large diameter, the second tube of a small diameter is fitted And, it is characterized in that the length adjusting portion is installed in the combined portion.

The length adjusting part includes a nut member formed on an outer surface of the first pipe body and having a screw line on an inner circumferential surface thereof, a bolt screwed to the nut member and having a lower end supported by the second pipe body, and a handle coupled to an upper end of the bolt. It is characterized by.

The vertical support is a combination of the third pipe of the large diameter, the fourth pipe of the small diameter is fitted, characterized in that the height adjustment portion is installed in the combined portion.

The height adjusting part is formed on the outer surface of the third pipe body and has a nut member having a screw thread on the inner circumferential surface, a bolt screwed to the nut member and the lower end is supported on the fourth pipe body, and a handle coupled to the top of the bolt It is characterized by.

The roller is coupled to the first bracket formed on the lower portion of the upper horizontal support and the second bracket formed on the end of the lower horizontal support, respectively, to support the upper and lower surfaces of the light collecting plate.

The washing means is a rectangular frame having a space therein; The cleaning member is formed on the outer surface and the cleaning shaft coupled to the center of the space of the frame; It characterized in that it comprises a motor mounted to the frame to rotate the cleaning shaft.

The cleaning shaft is coupled to the long hole formed in the frame vertically in the front and rear shaft pins, the screw shaft is formed on the shaft pins of the front end of the frame, the fasteners are screwed to the screw thread, by tightening the fasteners in close contact with the frame It is characterized in that the fixed height of the cleaning shaft can be fixed.

It is installed on one side of the space of the frame is formed with a plurality of nozzles, characterized in that it further comprises a washing water spray pipe connected to the external washing water supply.

It is installed on the other side of the space of the frame is formed with a plurality of nozzles, characterized in that it further comprises an air injection pipe connected to the external compressed air supply.

It is characterized in that it further comprises a connector for coupling between two spaced apart collecting plate to move the roller of the mounting portion.

According to the present invention, the surface of the light collecting plate can be quickly cleaned to maintain the best light collecting performance, and a large amount of cleaning can be performed.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[First Embodiment]

1 is a perspective view showing a cleaning device for a light collecting plate according to a first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a front view showing a cleaning device for a light collecting plate according to a first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a first embodiment of the present invention 4 is a side view showing a cleaning apparatus for a light collecting plate according to an example, and FIG.

1 to 3, the cleaning apparatus A1 of the light collecting plate according to the first embodiment of the present invention is

A roller R and a driving motor M1 are provided to contact the light collecting plate 100 so as to be movable, and the length adjusting part 24 and the height adjusting part 25 vary according to the size of the light collecting plate 100. Mounted part 2;

A washing unit 4 installed in the mounting unit 2 and equipped with wheels 42b for washing the upper surface of the light collecting plate 100;

It comprises a control unit for controlling the movement of the mounting portion 2 and the operation of the washing unit (4).

The mounting portion 2 is installed to face each other in four places of the frame 40 to be in close contact with the light collecting plate 100, the vertical support 21 having a predetermined length, and the upper and lower ends of the vertical support 21 Consists of the upper and lower horizontal support (22, 23) formed.

In addition, the mounting part 2 is equipped with a driving motor (M1) to drive the roller (R) so that the cleaning device (A) of the light collecting plate according to the present invention can be moved.

And the upper horizontal support 22 is the first pipe 221 of the large diameter and the second pipe 222 of the small diameter is inserted and coupled, the length adjusting portion 24 is formed in the combined portion.

The length adjusting part 24 is formed on the outer surface of the first tube 221 and has a nut member 242 having a screw line on the inner circumferential surface thereof, and is screwed to the nut member 242 and the lower end thereof is connected to the second tube 222. It consists of a handle 244 with a bolt supported.

Therefore, the second tube 222 is inserted into the inside of the first tube 221 to an appropriate length, and then the handle 244 is tightened and fixed.

The vertical support 21 is a large diameter of the third tube 213 and a small diameter of the fourth tube 214 is fitted and coupled, the height adjustment portion 25 is formed in the combined portion.

The height adjusting portion 25 is formed on the outer surface of the third pipe 213 and has a nut member having a screw thread on the inner circumferential surface, and a handle having a bolt screwed to the nut member and the lower end is supported on the fourth pipe 214 It consists of.

The rollers R are respectively coupled to the first bracket 246 protruding from the bottom of the frame 40 and the second bracket 254 formed at the end of the lower horizontal support 22 of the mounting part 2, respectively. 100) is mounted to support the upper and lower surfaces.

The washing unit 4 is for wiping the upper surface of the light collecting plate 100 to wash,

A frame 40 having a rectangular shape and a space formed therein;

A cleaning shaft 41 coupled to the center of the space of the frame 40;

It is configured to include a motor (M2) mounted to the frame 40 to rotate the cleaning shaft 41.

The cleaning shaft 41 is a brush or a cleaning cloth is attached to the outer surface of the rod having a predetermined length, the shaft pin 413 is protruded formed in the front end and the motor M2 is mounted on the rear end, the shaft pin 413 ) Is coupled to the long hole 42 formed vertically in the frame 40.

The washing cloth is preferably microfiber.

In addition, a screw thread is formed on the front end shaft pin 413 of the cleaning shaft 41, and a fastening hole 43 is screwed to the screw thread, and the fastening hole 43 is tightened to closely adhere to the frame 40. 41) to adjust the height.

In addition to the cleaning shaft 41, the space of the frame 40 is further provided with auxiliary cleaning means for injecting air and washing water.

That is, a plurality of nozzles are formed inside the frame 40, and the washing water spray pipe 45 connected to the external washing water supply unit is mounted.

In addition, a plurality of nozzles are formed on the other side of the space of the frame 40, and an air injection pipe 44 connected to an external compressed air supply device is mounted.

On the other hand, between the two light collecting plate 100 spaced by a predetermined distance is provided with a connector 200 for acting as a bridge so that the cleaning device (A) of the present invention can be easily moved.

The connector 200 is a metal piece for allowing the roller (R) of the mounting portion (2) to be moved, the cross-section is a 'c' shape and has a constant length.

On the other hand, one side of the washing unit 4 is further provided with a dust collector (V) to suck the dust and foreign matter generated during the cleaning.

The dust collector (V) is installed in close proximity to the cleaning shaft (41), the suction chamber (V-2) formed with a suction port (V-20) on one side, and a vacuum pump (not shown) connected to the suction chamber (V-2) It consists of o).

Referring to the operation of the first embodiment of the present invention configured as described above are as follows.

The cleaning shaft 41 is coupled to the center of the inner space of the frame 40 and adjusted to an appropriate height such that the brush or the cleaning cloth on the outer surface thereof contacts the surface of the light collecting plate 100.

After that, the washing water injection pipe 45 and the air injection pipe 44 is installed on both sides of the cleaning shaft 41, and is connected to the external washing water and the air supply device not shown.

Thereafter, the rollers R provided at the lower part of the mounting part 2 and the rollers R provided at the upper side thereof are in contact with the lower surface and the upper surface of the light collecting plate 100, respectively, and adjusted to an appropriate length, thereby providing the cleaning device A of the present invention. The light collecting plate 100 is mounted.

Thereafter, when the driving motor M1 is driven according to the signal of the controller, the frame 40 and the mounting part 2 are moved. When the light collecting plates 100 are spaced apart from each other, the connector 200 is mounted to facilitate movement.

In addition, the motor M2 of the cleaning shaft 41 is driven so that the brush or cleaning cloth of the cleaning shaft 41 washes the light collecting plate 100.

In addition, the washing efficiency may be improved by allowing the washing water and the air to be sprayed through the washing water spray pipe 45 and the air spray pipe 44.

Meanwhile, the present invention may introduce the power of the driving motors M1 and M2 from the outside, but separately the self-condensing plate S and the battery on the upper portion of the frame 40 so as to supply power by self-generation by using solar light separately. (B) may be further installed.

5 is a view showing another embodiment of the first embodiment of the present invention.

In consideration of the fact that the conventional light collecting plate 100 is installed obliquely, as shown in FIG. 5, the length adjusting tool 272 is provided so that the length can be adjusted to the mounting portion 2 located above the light collecting plate 100 installed at an inclined state. A provided bracket 27 is formed, and a side roller 272 hinged to the bracket 27 and supported on the side of the light collecting plate 100 is provided.

Therefore, it is possible to easily drive in the light collecting plate 100 is installed obliquely.

6 is a view showing another embodiment of the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, the scraper 5 is detachably coupled to the washing unit 4 in addition to the washing water spray pipe 45 and the air spray pipe 44.

The scraper 5 is installed to remove foreign matter, frost, snow attached to the surface of the light collecting plate 100.

The scraper 5 has a first body 52 formed at both ends of the shaft pin 53 coupled to the long hole 43 of the frame 40, the lower body of the first body 52 is coupled to the elastic body 57 The second body 58 is composed of a blade 56 coupled to the lower portion of the second body 58.

A fastener 54 is coupled to both ends of the shaft pin 53 so that the height of the blade 56 may be adjusted and then fixed.

The elastic body 57 may give a proper cushion to the blade portion 56 by using a conventional coil spring, so that the blade portion 56 is in contact with the surface of the light collecting plate 100 with a suitable grounding force.

The blade portion 56 is made of a soft or hard urethane or plastic and is pointed toward the bottom.

[Second Embodiment]

7 is a perspective view illustrating a cleaning device for a light collecting plate according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 8 is an enlarged perspective view showing a 'washing part' among the cleaning devices for a light collecting plate according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a side view showing a cleaning apparatus for a light collecting plate according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

7 to 9, the cleaning device A2 of the light collecting plate according to the second embodiment of the present invention is

First and second coupling means 31 and 32 coupled to both ends of the light collecting plate 100;

Drive means (3) comprising a motor (33) mounted on the first and second coupling means (31,32) and a wire (W) wound on a pulley (34) formed on the shaft of the motor (33);

 A washing unit (4b) connected to the wire (W) and formed with a wheel (42b) at a lower portion thereof to move and having a washing shaft (41b) therein to wash the upper surface of the light collecting plate (100);

 It comprises a control unit for controlling the operation of the drive means 3 to control the washing unit (4b) to move along the upper surface of the light collecting plate (100).

The first and second coupling means 31 and 32 have a cross-section having a “c” shape so as to be firmly coupled to both ends of the light collecting plate 100.

The first and second coupling means 31 and 32 allow width adjustment according to the thickness of the light collecting plate 100.

That is, since the first and second coupling means 31 and 32 have the same structure, only the first coupling means 31 will be described.

The first coupling means 31 is composed of a female coupling piece 300 having a fitting portion therein, and a male coupling piece 350 inserted into the female coupling piece 300, and a plurality of female coupling pieces 300. By forming the tightening screw 360 of the coupling depth of the male coupling piece 350 was adjusted to allow the adjustment of the width length.

The driving means 3 is to provide power for moving the cleaning part 4b along the surface of the light collecting plate 100, and the motor 33 mounted on the first and second coupling means 31 and 32. ) And a wire W wound around the pulley 34 formed on the shaft of the motor 33.

That is, the driving means 3 is coupled to the first and second coupling means 31, 32 mounted opposite to each other at both ends of the light collecting plate 100, and the wire W is installed across the light collecting plate 100. .

The washing unit 4b is fixedly coupled to the wire W so that the washing unit 4b moves up, down, left, or right by winding and unwinding the wire W. FIG.

The washing unit 4b is a means for wiping and cleaning the upper surface of the light collecting plate 100 as in the first embodiment.

A frame 40b having a rectangular shape and having a space formed therein;

A cleaning shaft 41b coupled to the center of the space of the frame 40;

Motor M2 mounted to frame 40b to rotate cleaning shaft 41b.

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An insertion groove 45b into which the wheel 42b is inserted into the frame 40b is formed at a lower portion thereof, and shaft holes 46b are formed to face both sides of the insertion groove 45b, thereby allowing the wheel 42b to be inserted into the groove 40b. It is inserted into 45b, and the shaft 423b of the wheel 42b is inserted into and coupled to the shaft hole 46b.

In addition, by installing the elastic means 47b on the shaft of the wheel 42b, it is possible to absorb shock when moving, and to accommodate the pressing force generated when the washing unit 4b is in close contact with the light collecting plate 100.

As the elastic means 47b, a normal coil spring is suitable, which functions the same as the shock absorber.

Since the cleaning shaft 41b is the same as that of the first embodiment described above, redundant description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, the washing unit 4 may be provided with a washing water spray pipe 45, an air spray pipe 44, a scraper 5, and a dust collector (V), these configurations will be described in detail in the first embodiment The duplicate description is omitted.

On the other hand, a plurality of binding means (7) is provided on the upper surface of the frame (40b) so that the wire (W) can be bound.

The fastening means (7) has a predetermined length 72 is fixed to the upper surface of the frame 40b fixedly installed; It is formed in the upper portion of the fixing member 72 and is composed of the holding means 74 for sandwiching the wire (W).

The holder 72 has a groove 722 formed in the upper portion, an upper plate 723 is formed in the upper portion of the groove 722, the lower portion of the groove 722 is arc-shaped to be treated with the lower portion of the wire (W) Ground plane 724 is formed.

The clamping means 74 is a bolt 742 which is screwed to the upper plate 723 of the holder 72 is installed vertically, and formed on the lower end of the bolt 742 and is treated with the upper portion of the wire (W) It consists of an arc-shaped ground piece 744 and a handle 746 formed on the upper end of the bolt 742.

An operation example of the second embodiment will be described below.

The driving means 3 are mounted to both ends of the light collecting plate 100, and each driving means 3 is connected using a wire W, and the wire W is disposed across the light collecting plate 100.

Then, the washing unit 4b is seated on the upper surface of the light collecting plate 100, the wheels 42b are in contact with the upper surface of the light collecting plate 100, and then the wire W is attached to the clamping means 74 of the binding means 7. Narrow and secure it.

Thereafter, the driving means 3 are driven opposite to each other. That is, one driving means 3 is driven to wind the wire W, and the other driving means 3 is driven to unwind the wire W.

Therefore, the washing unit 4b is moved in conjunction with the winding operation of the wire W, and the cleaning shaft 41b inside thereof is driven to clean the surface of the light collecting plate 100.

Although the present invention has been described in connection with the above-mentioned preferred embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, It is obvious that the claims fall within the scope of the claims.

1 is a perspective view showing a cleaning device for a light collecting plate according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a front view showing a cleaning device for a light collecting plate according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a side view showing a cleaning device for a light collecting plate according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the state of use of the cleaning device of the light collecting plate according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

5 shows another embodiment of the first embodiment of the present invention;

6 is a view showing another embodiment of the first embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a perspective view showing a cleaning device for a light collecting plate according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

8 is an enlarged perspective view illustrating a 'washing part' in the cleaning apparatus of the light collecting plate according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a side view showing a cleaning device for a light collecting plate according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

2: mounting part 4: washing part

21: vertical support 22: upper horizontal support

23: lower horizontal support 24: length adjustment unit

25: height adjustment portion 41: cleaning shaft

44: air jet pipe 45: washing water jet pipe

Claims (11)

A roller R and a driving motor M1 are provided to contact the light collecting plate 100 so as to be movable, and the length adjusting part 24 and the height adjusting part 25 vary according to the size of the light collecting plate 100. Mounted part 2; A washing unit (4) installed on the mounting unit (2) and provided with washing means for washing the upper surface of the light collecting plate (100); Control unit for controlling the movement of the mounting portion (2) and the operation of the washing unit (4) , ≪ / RTI > The mounting portion 2 is installed to face the frame 40 to be in close contact with the light collecting plate 100, It consists of a vertical support 21 having a predetermined length, the upper and lower horizontal support (22, 23) formed on the upper and lower ends of the vertical support 21, The upper horizontal support 22 is the first pipe 221 of the large diameter and the second pipe 222 of the small diameter is inserted and coupled, the length adjusting portion 24 is formed in the combined portion, One side of the cleaning unit (4, 4b) cleaning device of the light collecting plate, characterized in that the dust collector (V) is further installed to suck the dust and foreign substances generated during the cleaning. delete The method of claim 1, The length adjuster 24 is A handle member 244 having a nut member 242 formed on an outer surface of the first tube body 221 and having a screw line on an inner circumferential surface thereof, and a bolt screwed to the nut member 242 and having a lower end supported by the second tube body 222. ), The height adjustment unit 25 A light collecting plate, comprising: a nut member formed on an outer surface of the third tube body 213 and having a screw line on an inner circumferential surface thereof, and a handle having a bolt screwed to the nut member and having a lower end supported by the fourth tube body 214. Cleaning device. The method of claim 1, In the holder 2 A bracket 27 having a length adjusting tool 272 to adjust the length; Cleaning device for a light collecting plate, characterized in that it comprises a side roller (272) hinged to the bracket (27) is supported on the side of the light collecting plate (100). delete The method of claim 1, The washing unit (4, 4b) is Frames 40 and 40b having a rectangular shape and having spaces therein; Cleaning shafts (41, 41b) coupled to the center of the space of the frame (40, 40b) and attached to the brush or cleaning cloth on the outer surface; A motor M2 mounted to the frames 40 and 40b to rotate the cleaning shafts 41 and 41b; The cleaning device of the light collecting plate, characterized in that it comprises a washing water spray pipe 45 and the air spray pipe 44 installed inside the frame (40, 40b). The method of claim 1, The washing unit (4, 4b) is a cleaning device for a light collecting plate, characterized in that the self-condensing plate (S) and the battery (B) is further installed on the upper portion of the frame 40 to supply power using sunlight. The method of claim 1, The washing unit (4, 4b) is further equipped with a scraper (5), The scraper 5 is the first body 52 detachably coupled to the frame (40, 40b), A second body 58 coupled to the lower portion of the first body 52 by an elastic body 57; The cleaning device of the light collecting plate, characterized in that coupled to the lower portion of the second body (58) and comprises a blade (56) made of soft or hard urethane or plastic. delete The method of claim 1, The dust collecting device (V) is installed in close proximity to the cleaning shaft (41, 41b), the suction chamber (V-2) formed with a suction port (V-20) on one side, and the vacuum pump connected to the suction chamber (V-2) Cleaning device for a light collecting plate comprising a. The method of claim 1, It is further provided with a connector 200 for acting as a bridge between two spaced apart light collecting plate 100, The connector 200 is a cleaning device for a light collecting plate, characterized in that the cross section '' 'shaped and having a certain length.

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