WO2024214283A1 - 太陽光発電パネル清掃装置 - Google Patents

太陽光発電パネル清掃装置 Download PDF

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WO2024214283A1
WO2024214283A1 PCT/JP2023/015166 JP2023015166W WO2024214283A1 WO 2024214283 A1 WO2024214283 A1 WO 2024214283A1 JP 2023015166 W JP2023015166 W JP 2023015166W WO 2024214283 A1 WO2024214283 A1 WO 2024214283A1
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良平 上瀧
博一 藤井
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  • the present invention relates to a device for cleaning dirt adhering to the surfaces of solar panels, and in particular to a solar panel cleaning device for efficiently cleaning solar panels installed in any number of tiers.
  • the size of solar panels is standardized, and the number of panels is selected according to the scale of power generation.
  • the panels are stacked vertically in several tiers to ensure the area of the light-receiving surface.
  • cleaning the light-receiving surface becomes difficult, and it becomes necessary to prepare cleaning equipment according to the number of tiers.
  • JP 2017-144413 A discloses technology relating to a device for cleaning solar power generation panels.
  • This technology discloses a configuration in which equipment units each having a cleaning section for cleaning the light receiving surface of a solar power generation panel in which power generation panel units are arranged in vertical and horizontal rows, and a running section for moving the light receiving surface in the horizontal direction, are connected in the vertical direction by a connecting section, and the connecting section is equipped with a sliding mechanism for sliding one equipment unit or the other equipment unit up and down relative to one another.
  • This configuration makes it possible to reduce cleaning omissions even when the power generation panel units are different heights, but it is necessary to connect the units according to the height (number of installation stages) of the solar power generation panels, which requires labor and increases the size and cost of the equipment.
  • Patent Publication No. 2017/145194 discloses technology relating to a photovoltaic panel cleaning device for efficiently and automatically cleaning the entire light receiving surface of a solar panel, including a structure in which the cleaning device is hung from the upper end of the solar panel and a structure in which the cleaning device is installed so that it can move horizontally along the solar panel.
  • a structure is disclosed in which a connecting member is installed on a guide means that supports the cleaning member, and the guide means are connected together to accommodate photovoltaic panels of various heights.
  • the present invention aims to provide a device for cleaning dirt adhering to the surfaces of solar panels, and in particular to provide a compact, easily transportable solar panel cleaning device for efficiently cleaning solar panels, which can be easily installed on the panels regardless of the number of layers of solar panels installed, and which allows cleaning work to be performed easily and reliably.
  • the solar panel cleaning device for cleaning solar panels comprises a first frame that can move left and right along the solar panel, and a second frame equipped with cleaning means for the solar panel
  • the first frame comprises a roller unit that suspends the solar panel cleaning device main body from the upper end of the solar panel and allows it to move left and right
  • a drive device for moving on the solar panel a first guide consisting of a pair of left and right rod-shaped members extending vertically, and a first base that supports the roller unit, the drive device, and the first guide
  • the second frame comprises a cleaning means for cleaning the solar panel, a second guide consisting of a pair of left and right rod-shaped members extending vertically, and a second base that supports the cleaning means and the second guide
  • the solar panel cleaning device comprises a moving means that holds the second frame so that it can move up and down relative to the first frame, so that the length of the solar panel cleaning device can be changed by the second frame moving up and down relative to the first frame.
  • the moving means comprises a first slider that holds the second guide fixed to the first guide so as to be freely slidable, and a second slider that holds the first guide fixed to the second guide so as to be freely slidable.
  • the first slider slides along the second guide, and the second slider slides along the first guide, thereby displacing the position of the second frame relative to the first frame, thereby changing the length of the solar panel cleaning device.
  • the roller unit is configured to include one or more rollers that rotate on the upper end surface of the solar power generation panel
  • the drive device is configured to include one or more moving wheels that rotate by receiving a driving force on the light receiving surface of the solar power generation panel.
  • the cleaning means is configured to include one or more rod-shaped brushes that rotate when driven by a driving force.
  • the solar panel cleaning device has the configuration as described above in detail, it has the following effects.
  • the device is divided into a first frame equipped with a drive device and a second frame equipped with a cleaning device, and a moving means is provided that allows the second frame to move up and down relative to the first frame, so that the first frame and the second frame can be connected to each other in a freely expandable manner. This makes it possible to change the cleaning position by expanding and contracting the second frame, so that the device can be installed on solar panels of any height to perform cleaning work without missing any spots.
  • the first slider grips the second guide and slides, and the second slider grips the first guide and slides, a strong sliding structure can be formed, and stable cleaning processing can be performed.
  • the roller unit is equipped with rollers that rotate on the upper end surface of the solar panel, and the drive unit is equipped with a moving wheel that rotates by receiving a driving force, it is possible to stably install the solar panel cleaning device on the solar panel and to automatically move it sideways, which enables efficient cleaning work.
  • the cleaning means is configured to be a rod-shaped brush that rotates by receiving a driving force, it is possible to reliably clean the light receiving surface of the solar panel without damaging it.
  • Fig. 1 is a plan view of a solar panel cleaning device according to the present invention
  • Fig. 2 is a plan view showing the solar panel cleaning device installed on a solar panel and extended
  • Fig. 3 is a side view showing the solar panel cleaning device installed on a solar panel.
  • the solar panel cleaning device 1 of the present invention is composed of a first frame 100, a second frame 200, and a moving means 300, and is a compact, easily transportable solar panel cleaning device that can be easily installed on the panels regardless of the number of layers of the panels, and that allows cleaning of the solar panels to be performed easily and reliably.
  • the first frame 100 is a member that allows the main body of the solar panel cleaning device 1 to move freely left and right along the solar panel P, and as shown in FIG. 1, includes a roller unit 110, a drive unit 120, a first guide 130, and a first base 140.
  • the roller unit 110 is a member for suspending and stabilizing the solar panel cleaning device 1 body from the upper end of the solar panel P. It is also a member for enabling the suspended solar panel cleaning device 1 body to move left and right on the solar panel P. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the roller 112 is placed on the upper end of the solar panel and the solar panel cleaning device 1 body is suspended. The configuration of the roller unit 110 will be described later.
  • the drive device 120 is a member that generates power for the solar panel cleaning device 1 body to move on the solar panel P.
  • the movement wheels 122 receive power and rotate on the solar panel P, causing the solar panel cleaning device 1 body to move on the solar panel P.
  • the first guide 130 is a rod-shaped member provided on the first frame 100, and in this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, is configured as a pair of left and right rod-shaped members extending vertically.
  • the first guide 130 is a member for sliding the second slider 320 (described below), and is configured so that the first frame 100 and the second frame 200 are connected in a freely expandable and contractible manner by the sliding.
  • the first base 140 is a base member for supporting the roller unit 110, the drive device 120, and the first guide 130, and in this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, is configured to be provided at the upper end of the first frame 100. This allows the first frame 100 to be stably installed on the solar power generation panel P.
  • the first frame 200 is a member on which a means for cleaning the light receiving surface of the solar panel P is installed, and as shown in Figures 1 and 2, it is configured to include a cleaning means 210, a second guide 220, and a second base 230.
  • the cleaning means 210 is a device for cleaning the solar power generation panel P, and is a device that performs the work of removing dirt such as dust and debris that has adhered to the light receiving surface of the solar power generation panel P by rotating a rod-shaped brush, etc.
  • the second guide 220 is a rod-shaped member provided on the second frame 200, and in this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, is configured as a pair of left and right rod-shaped members extending vertically.
  • the second guide 220 is a member for sliding the first slider 310 (described below), and is configured so that the first frame 100 and the second frame 200 are connected in a freely expandable and contractible manner by the sliding.
  • the second base 230 is a base member for supporting the cleaning means 210 and the second guide 220, and in this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, is configured to be provided at the lower end of the second frame 200. This allows each means to be reliably supported, and also allows the second frame 200 to slide vertically relative to the first frame 100, allowing the position (height) of the cleaning means 210 on the solar power generation panel P to be changed.
  • the solar panel cleaning device 1 is configured to include a moving means 300.
  • the moving means 300 holds the second frame 200 so that it can move freely up and down relative to the first frame 100.
  • the second frame 200 can move up and down relative to the first frame 100 to change the length of the solar panel cleaning device 1, and even if the number of installation levels (height) of the solar panel P changes, the height of the cleaning means 200 can be freely changed, making it possible to easily clean the entire solar panel P with a single device.
  • the moving means 300 is configured to include a first slider 310, a second slider 320, a first guide 130, and a second guide 220, as shown in Figures 1 and 2.
  • the first slider 310 is a member for holding the second guide 220 so that it can slide freely, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, and is fixedly installed on the first guide 130.
  • the second slider 320 is a member for holding the first guide 130 so that it can slide freely, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, and is fixedly installed on the second guide 220.
  • the first slider 310 installed on the first guide 130 and the second slider 320 installed on the second guide 220 are configured to grip each other's guides. In this state, when the first slider 310 slides along the second guide 220, the second slider 320 simultaneously slides along the first guide 130, and the position of the second frame 200 relative to the first frame 100 is displaced.
  • the solar panel cleaning device 1 of the present invention is a cleaning device with an extension function that allows it to be installed primarily on solar panels with two to four levels, but it is not limited to this number of levels and can be used with solar panels with any number of levels.
  • the roller unit 110 is configured to include rollers 112 and moving wheels 122.
  • the rollers 112 are roller-shaped members that are placed on the upper end surface of the photovoltaic panel P and rotate in the longitudinal direction, and in this embodiment, one or more rollers 112 are installed near the first base 140 of the first frame 100.
  • the drive device 120 is configured to include a moving wheel 122.
  • the moving wheel 122 is a member for transmitting power for moving the main body of the solar panel cleaning device 1 to the solar panel P, and the light receiving surface of the solar panel P rotates by receiving the driving force.
  • one or more moving wheels 122 are installed.
  • This configuration allows the solar panel cleaning device 1 to be stably installed on the solar panel P, and the cleaning process can be performed while automatically moving laterally when powered, making it possible to efficiently clean the solar panel P.
  • the cleaning means 210 is configured to be composed of one or more rod-shaped brushes 212 that rotate when driven by a driving force.
  • the rod-shaped brush 212 is in the shape of a rod with a circular cross section, and is configured to clean the light receiving surface of the solar power generation panel P as it rotates. This configuration makes it possible to reliably clean the light receiving surface of the solar power generation panel P without damaging it.
  • the cleaning means 210 is not limited to a rod-shaped brush, and can also be a circular rotating brush or blade.
  • a method for cleaning photovoltaic panels installed in multiple tiers is to adopt a structure in which guide members installed on the cleaning device are connected to each other at multiple points, thereby changing the height of the cleaning device and thoroughly cleaning the entire photovoltaic panel.
  • this structure has problems in that it requires many connecting members, making it complex, heavy, and increases the amount of work. The increased weight makes it difficult to transport the cleaning device, and also makes it difficult to install the cleaning device on the photovoltaic panels.
  • the present invention uses a telescopic solar panel cleaning device, making the device compact and lightweight despite the complex operation, making it easy to transport and install.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of a photovoltaic panel cleaning device according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a solar panel cleaning device installed on a solar panel and extended outward; A side view showing the solar panel cleaning device installed on a solar panel.

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