Abstract

An automated system for cleaning solar panels in a solar plant, characterized in that it comprises: at least one chassis, which comprises at least two vertical bars; and at least one longitudinal upper bar, which joins the at least two vertical bars; at least two wheels, arranged at one of the ends of each of the at least two vertical bars; at least one cleaning element; at least one driving means, to mobilize the at least two wheels; and at least one controller means, to control the operation of each of the at least two wheels.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 40/10 - Cleaning arrangements
• B08B 1/12 - Brushes
• B08B 13/00 - Accessories or details of general applicability for machines or apparatus for cleaning

Abstract

A device and method for automatically cleaning the surface of at least one measuring device used in solar installations, wherein the device comprises at least one base platform; at least one movable arm attached to the at least one base platform; at least a first driving means attached to one end of the at least one movable arm; at least one cleaning element to clean the surface of the at least one measuring device and connected to one end of the at least one first driving means to allow its rotation; at least one second driving means to allow the rotation of the at least one movable arm around the at least one measuring device; and at least one control means to control the operation of the at least one first driving means and of the at least one second driving means.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 40/10 - Cleaning arrangements
• B08B 1/32 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools by movement of cleaning members over a surface using rotary cleaning members
• B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automated system for cleaning solar panels in a solar plant, CHARACTERISED in that it comprises: at least one chassis, which comprises at least two vertical bars; and at least one longitudinal top bar, connecting the at least two vertical bars; at least two wheels, arranged at one end of each of the at least two vertical bars; at least one cleaning element; at least one drive means, for moving the at least two wheels; and at least one control means, for controlling the operation of each of the at least two wheels.

IPC Classes  ?

• B08B 1/00 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools
• B08B 1/02 - Cleaning travelling work, e.g. a web or articles on a conveyor
• B08B 1/04 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools, brushes, or analogous members using rotary operative members
• F24S 40/20 - CleaningRemoving snow
• F24S 40/40 - Preventing corrosionProtecting against dirt or contamination
• H02S 40/10 - Cleaning arrangements
• H02S 40/30 - Electrical components
• B62D 55/00 - Endless-track vehicles
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A device (1) and method for automatically cleaning the surface of at least one measuring device (100) used in solar installations, wherein the device (1) comprises: at least one base platform (10); at least one movable arm (11) attached to the at least one base platform (10); at least one first driving means (12) attached to one end of the at least one movable arm (11); at least one cleaning element (13) for cleaning the surface of the at least one measuring device (100), said cleaning element being connected to one end of the at least one first driving means (12) to allow its rotation; at least one second driving means (14) to allow the rotation of the at least one movable arm (11) around the at least one measuring device (100); and at least one control means (15) for controlling the operation of the at least one first driving means (12) and of the at least one second driving means (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 40/10 - Cleaning arrangements
• B08B 1/00 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools
• B08B 1/04 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools, brushes, or analogous members using rotary operative members
• H02S 40/00 - Components or accessories in combination with PV modules, not provided for in groups

Abstract

b) through the array of panels (100).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 40/10 - Cleaning arrangements
• A46B 13/00 - Brushes with driven brush bodies
• B08B 1/00 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools
• B08B 1/04 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools, brushes, or analogous members using rotary operative members

Abstract

The invention relates to a modular system (1) for the cleaning of solar panels or arrays (100), comprising: at least two independent, intercommunicating modules (10a, 10b) disposed at the upper and lower extremities of the solar array (100), respectively; and at least one cleaning element (16) disposed transversally to the solar array (100) between the at least two modules (10a, 10b), wherein said at least one cleaning element (16) is attached to said modules (10a, 10b) by means of couplings (17); wherein each of the modules (10a, 10b) comprises at least one traction element (14) disposed perpendicularly to the solar array (100), wherein said traction element (14) rotates when force is applied thereto, thus causing said modules (10a, 10b) to move across the solar array (100).

IPC Classes  ?

• B08B 1/04 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools, brushes, or analogous members using rotary operative members
• A46B 13/00 - Brushes with driven brush bodies
• B08B 1/00 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools
• B08B 7/04 - Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass by a combination of operations
• F24J 2/46 - Component parts, details or accessories of solar heat collectors
• H02S 40/10 - Cleaning arrangements