KR20170059694A - Apparatus for cleaning and cooling solar panel - Google Patents
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Abstract
A solar panel cleaning and cooling apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes a main body for enhancing power generation efficiency of the solar panel by cleaning or cooling the surface of the solar panel by being detachably attached to the solar panel, A station for supplying electric power or water to the main body when the main body is located and a plurality of solar panels adjacent to each other spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance to be moved to the neighboring solar panel Rails may be provided.
Description
The present invention relates to a solar panel cleaning and cooling apparatus, and more particularly, to a solar panel cleaning and cooling apparatus that optimizes the efficiency of solar power generation by cleaning and cooling the surface of the solar panel.
The solar power generation panel, which is exposed to the outside and has a service life of 20 to 25 years, can be used for various kinds of pollution sources such as dust, snow, salt, traffic pollution, bird excrement and overheating of the power generation panel in the summer (high temperature region) There is a problem that the efficiency is lowered.
The solar power generation efficiency deterioration due to external factors affects the economical efficiency of the entire solar power generation system.
One of the ways to solve this problem is to cool the heat by spraying water using a nozzle to raise the temperature of the solar panel. However, this method has a problem that the water can not be sprayed uniformly on the upper part of the solar panel, and water consumption is large.
In addition, there are other ways to clean and cool many solar panels, but it is impossible to perform repetitive and immediate functions if necessary, and the cost, time and manpower depend on various installation environment and installation method of the solar panel, , Electric energy) is additionally consumed, and there is a limitation in applying to a large-capacity power generation system.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a solar panel cleaning and cooling apparatus capable of cleaning and cooling a contaminated state of a surface of a solar panel and a temperature rise.
The present invention also provides a solar panel cleaning and cooling device capable of minimizing power generation efficiency of the solar power generation system and improving energy efficiency.
According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a solar panel cleaning and cooling apparatus for cleaning and cooling a surface of a solar panel, the solar panel cleaning and cooling apparatus comprising: A station for supplying electric power or water to the main body when the main body is located and a plurality of solar panels adjacent to each other spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval, And a rail for moving the solar panel to the solar panel.
The main body includes a pair of sliders respectively provided at upper and lower portions of the solar panel, and a sprayer for spraying water onto the surface of the solar panel, A belt connected to both ends of the slider so as to adjust a distance between the pair of sliders, and a cleaner connected to both ends of the slider to clean the surface of the solar panel.
The slider includes a body, a motor provided on one side of the body for transmitting a driving force to the body, and a plurality of rollers provided on the body for interlocking with the upper or lower part of the solar panel, And an auxiliary body extending to both sides of the body and connected to the injector, the belt, and the cleaner.
The belt may include a band portion connected to the pair of sliders and having both sides thereof abutted against each other, and a fixing portion provided on both sides of the band portion to fix the length of the band portion.
The fixing portion may include a protrusion provided on one side of the band portion and at least one through hole provided on the other side of the band portion and through which the protrusion penetrates.
The fixing portion may include a buckle for fixing the other side of the band portion after the other side of the band portion is inserted into the band portion.
The cleaner includes a pair of hinges connected to the pair of sliders, a connecting member for connecting the pair of hinges, and an auxiliary connection unit provided at a center of the connecting member so as to protrude in a direction opposite to the solar panel, An auxiliary hinge provided at one end of the auxiliary connecting member, and a pair of hinges and an auxiliary hinge. The auxiliary hinge and the auxiliary hinge are connected to each other through a pair of hinges and an auxiliary hinge, And a contact member for cleaning the surface.
The contact member may include a base which abuts the pair of hinges and the auxiliary hinge, a plurality of brushes provided on the outer surface of the base, and a blade provided between the plurality of brushes.
The sprayer may include a fixing plate having both ends connected to one ends of the pair of sliders and a plurality of nozzles provided inside the fixing plate and having one end protruded outward and spraying water onto the surface of the solar panel.
The station may include a docking device for connecting the main body to the station.
The main body may include a rechargeable battery connected to the station by the docking unit to store electric power supplied from the station, and a water storage tank for storing water supplied from the station.
The main body may include a low-pressure warning sensor connected to the rechargeable battery to sense an amount of power of the rechargeable battery, and a water level sensor connected to the water tank to sense the water level of the water tank.
The slider may include a foreign matter removing device for removing foreign matter accumulated on the rail when the main body moves along the rail.
The rail may include an upper rail connecting an upper portion of the neighboring solar panels spaced apart by a certain distance and a lower rail connecting lower portions of neighboring solar panels spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance.
The upper rail may include a support for supporting the upper rail at a lower portion thereof, a pedestal provided at one end of the support and supporting the support, and a reinforcing bar connecting the support to the pedestal for improving structural safety.
According to the solar panel cleaning and cooling apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to clean and cool the contaminated state of the surface of the solar panel and the temperature rise.
In addition, it is possible to minimize the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic power generation system and improve the energy efficiency.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a view illustrating a solar panel cleaning and cooling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 2 is a front view of a solar panel heater and a cooling device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
Fig. 3 is a view showing part A shown in Fig. 2; Fig.
Fig. 4 is a view showing part B shown in Fig. 2; Fig.
5 is a view showing a modified example of the belt shown in Fig.
Figure 6 shows the cleaner shown in Figure 2;
Hereinafter, a solar panel cleaning and cooling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
1 is a view showing a state in which a solar panel cleaning and cooling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed.
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FIG. 2 is a front view of a solar panel cleaning and cooling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a view illustrating part A of FIG.
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FIG. 4 is a view showing part B shown in FIG. 2, and FIG. 5 is a view showing a modified example of the belt shown in FIG.
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Accordingly, when cleaning the surface of the
Although the solar panel cleaning and cooling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown in this specification. Those skilled in the art, who understands the spirit of the present invention, can readily suggest another embodiment by adding, changing, deleting, or adding elements within the scope of the same idea, but this is also within the spirit of the present invention something to do.
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A station provided at one side of the solar panel to supply power or water to the main body when the main body is located;
And a rail for connecting adjacent solar panels spaced apart at regular intervals to allow the main body to move to neighboring solar panels.
The main body includes a pair of sliders respectively provided at upper and lower portions of the solar panel,
An injector for injecting water onto the surface of the solar panel by being coupled with one side of the pair of sliders so as to be positioned on the surface of the solar panel,
A belt connected to both ends of the slider so as to adjust a distance between the pair of sliders,
And a cleaner connected to both ends of the slider to clean the surface of the solar panel.
The slider includes a body,
A motor provided on one side of the body for transmitting driving force to the body;
A plurality of rollers provided on the body and adapted to move with respect to the upper or lower portion of the solar panel,
And an auxiliary body extending from both sides of the body and connected to the injector, the belt, and the cleaner.
The belt includes a band portion connected to a pair of the sliders and having both sides abutted against each other,
And a fixing part provided on both sides of the band part to fix the length of the band part.
The fixing portion includes a protrusion provided on one side of the band portion,
And at least one through hole provided on the other side of the band portion and through which the protrusion passes.
And the fixing portion includes a buckle for fixing the other side of the band portion after the other side of the band portion is inserted into one side of the band portion.
The cleaner includes a pair of hinges connected to the pair of sliders,
A connecting member for connecting the pair of hinges,
An auxiliary connecting member protruding from the center of the connecting member in a direction opposite to the solar panel,
An auxiliary hinge provided at one end of the auxiliary connecting member,
And a contact member for covering the pair of hinges and the auxiliary hinge and cleaning the surface of the solar panel by rotating in one direction through the pair of hinges and the auxiliary hinge, Cleaning and cooling equipment.
The contact member includes a base abutted with the pair of hinges and the auxiliary hinge,
A plurality of brushes provided on an outer surface of the base,
And a blade provided between the plurality of brushes.
Wherein the injector includes a fixed plate having both ends connected to one ends of the pair of sliders,
And a plurality of nozzles provided inside the fixing plate and having one end protruded outward to spray water onto the surface of the solar panel.
Wherein the station is provided with a docking device for connecting the main body to the station.
The main body includes a rechargeable battery connected to the station by the docking unit and storing power supplied from the station,
And a water storage tank for storing water supplied from the station.
The main body includes a low-pressure warning sensor connected to the rechargeable battery and sensing a power amount of the rechargeable battery,
And a water level sensor connected to the water storage tank and sensing the water level of the water storage tank.
Wherein the slider includes a foreign matter removing device for removing foreign matter accumulated on the rail when the main body moves along the rail.
The rail includes an upper rail connecting an upper portion of the neighboring solar panels spaced a certain distance,
And a lower rail connecting lower portions of the neighboring solar panels spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance.
The upper rail includes a support for supporting the upper rail at a lower portion thereof,
A pedestal provided at one end of the support and supporting the support,
And a reinforcing bar connecting the support and the pedestal to improve structural safety.
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