Description:FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to the field of water filter systems, and more particularly to a novel self-driving solar panel cleaning robot.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Solar energy is an inexhaustible renewable resource. In the urgent form of tangible energy shortage on the earth, solar photovoltaic power generation has become a new energy project that is globally focused and developed. It is very important in the long-term energy strategy. Status. As a new type of clean energy, solar photovoltaic power stations are developing rapidly around the world, and the fastest growth in global photovoltaic power generation installations, and has shown explosive growth in recent years. The installed power generation capacity has reached millions kilowatts, with huge development potential. In the process of using the photovoltaic panel, because it is exposed to the wild day and night, it will inevitably be contaminated with dust, snow, etc., affecting the photovoltaic power generation effect and the life of the photovoltaic panel, so it must be cleaned regularly. Due to the huge number, the manual cleaning method is adopted, the working conditions are difficult, the workload is huge, and it is not compatible with the development of industrial civilization.
The following prior art is being reported:
KR20190130941A SOLAR PANEL CLEANING ROBOT SYSTEM, The solar panel cleaning robot system comprises: a first robot capable of driving between a plurality of solar panels; at least one second robot loaded on the first robot, unloaded from the first robot to the solar panels, and removing pollution materials on the solar panels; and a cable connecting the first robot and the second robot to supply power and cleaning water from the first robot to the second robot. The first robot includes a robot arm loading and unloading the second robot by picking up the second robot.

KR101579695B1 Cleaning robot for solar panel, The present invention relates to a cleaning robot for a solar cell panel. According to the present invention, the cleaning robot for a solar cell panel has four cleaning rollers having a cleaning member and formed in a robot body in a shape wherein a length is longer than the diameter. As such, the cleaning robot cleans a surface of the solar cell panel while horizontally driving a slope of the solar cell panel, descending, driving on a back board, and driving in place. The cleaning robot for the solar cell panel does not drop along the slope, and maximizes cleaning efficiency.
Therefore, there remains a need in the art for a novel self-driving solar panel cleaning robot that does not suffer from the above-mentioned deficiencies or at least provides a viable and effective solution.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows.
It is an object of the present disclosure to ameliorate one or more problems of the prior art or to at least provide a useful alternative.
An objective of the present disclosure is to a novel self-driving solar panel cleaning robot.
An objective of the present disclosure is to provide a novel self-driving solar panel cleaning robot to maintain the efficiency of solar power production by making sure the solar panels are kept clean without putting humans at risk.
An objective of the present disclosure is to provide a novel self-driving solar panel cleaning robot to clean all dirt and grime from the surface of the panels.
An objective of the present disclosure is to provide a novel self-driving solar panel cleaning robot with low capital cost, easy operation and less need of maintenance.
An objective of the present disclosure is to provide a novel self-driving solar panel cleaning robot operates remotely and wirelessly.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The following presents a simplified summary of the invention in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the invention. This summary is not an extensive overview of the present invention. It is not intended to identify the key/critical elements of the invention or to delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some concept of the invention in a simplified form as a prelude to a more detailed description of the invention presented later.
An embodiment of the present invention provides a novel self-driving solar panel cleaning robot. The novel self-driving solar panel cleaning robot comprises a plurality of sensor, a front brush, a Robotic Chassis, a DC Motors, a plurality of wheels, a Rubber Tracks, a pump motor, a water tank a piping, a RF remote, a motor shafts, a mounts & couplings, a supporting frame and central processing unit. The front brush is configured to clean the surface of the solar panel. The robotic chassis is operationally connected with the front brush. The robotic chassis is configured to provide mechanical mobile support to the front brush. The plurality of wheels is operationally connected with the DC Motors. The plurality of wheels is configured to robot from one place to another. The piping unit is operationally connected with the supporting frame. The piping unit is configured to supply water to clean the solar panel. The water tank is operationally connected with the pump motor and water tank. The water tank is configured to store water for the solar panel cleaning. The RF module configured to provide communication link to the self-driving solar panel cleaning robot with a user display unit.
In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the central processing unit configured to control the function perform by the front brush, robotic chassis, DC motors, plurality of wheels, rubber tracks, pump motor, water tank, piping, RF remote, motor shafts, mounts & couplings, and supporting frame.
In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of sensors is selected from a group comprising an illuminance sensor, voltage sensor and current sensor, humidity sensor and dust sensor.
In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the front panel also has an integrated water pipe that is used to drive water for cleaning using a dc pump to the front of the brush.
In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the display unit is selected from a group comprising laptop, desktop, smartphone, and tablet.
In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the robotic chassis is a structural unit for the robot which contains the drive-train that allows the robot to be mobile by using wheels, tank treads.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
So that the manner in which the above recited features of the present invention can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the invention, briefly summarized above, may have been referred to by embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments.
These and other features, benefits, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent by reference to the following text figure, with like reference numbers referring to like structures across the views, wherein
Fig.1: Illustrates a novel self-driving solar panel cleaning robot, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The following description is of exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability or configuration of the invention in any way. Rather, the following description provides a convenient illustration for implementing exemplary embodiments of the invention. Various changes to the described embodiments may be made in the function and arrangement of the elements described without departing from the scope of the invention.
While the present invention is described herein by way of example using embodiments and illustrative drawings, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments of drawing or drawings described, and are not intended to represent the scale of the various components. Further, some components that may form a part of the invention may not be illustrated in certain figures, for ease of illustration, and such omissions do not limit the embodiments outlined in any way. It should be understood that the drawings and detailed description thereto are not intended to limit the invention to the particular form disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claim. As used throughout this description, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e. meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense, (i.e. meaning must). Further, the words "a" or "an" mean "at least one” and the word “plurality” means “one or more” unless otherwise mentioned. Furthermore, the terminology and phraseology used herein is solely used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as limiting in scope. Language such as "including," "comprising," "having," "containing," or "involving," and variations thereof, is intended to be broad and encompass the subject matter listed thereafter, equivalents, and additional subject matter not recited, and is not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers or steps. Likewise, the term "comprising" is considered synonymous with the terms "including" or "containing" for applicable legal purposes.
Figure.1: Illustrates a novel self-driving solar panel cleaning robot, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The novel self-driving solar panel cleaning robot (100) comprises a plurality of sensor, a front brush, a Robotic Chassis, a DC Motors, a plurality of wheels, a Rubber Tracks, a pump motor, a water tank a piping, a RF remote, a motor shafts, a mounts & couplings, a supporting frame and central processing unit. The front brush is configured to clean the surface of the solar panel. The robotic chassis is operationally connected with the front brush. The robotic chassis is configured to provide mechanical mobile support to the front brush. The plurality of wheels is operationally connected with the DC Motors. The plurality of wheels is configured to robot (100) from one place to another. The piping unit is operationally connected with the supporting frame. The piping unit is configured to supply water to clean the solar panel. The water tank is operationally connected with the pump motor and water tank. The water tank is configured to store water for the solar panel cleaning. The RF module configured to provide communication link to the self-driving solar panel cleaning robot (100) with a user display unit. The central processing unit is configured to control the function perform by the front brush, robotic chassis, DC motors, plurality of wheels, rubber tracks, pump motor, water tank, piping, RF remote, motor shafts, mounts & couplings, and supporting frame.
In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of sensors is selected from a group comprising an illuminance sensor, voltage sensor and current sensor, humidity sensor and dust sensor.
In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the front panel also has an integrated water pipe that is used to drive water for cleaning using a dc pump to the front of the brush.
In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the display unit is selected from a group comprising laptop, desktop, smartphone, and tablet.
In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the robotic chassis is a structural unit for the robot (100) which contains the drive-train that allows the robot (100) to be mobile by using wheels, tank treads.
In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, as climate change and global warming threaten the future of our planet, it is becoming increasingly crucial to find sustainable ways to fulfill our energy requirements. One of the most efficient ways of moving towards renewable and non-polluting energy sources is to generate electricity using solar panels to harness the sun’s energy. Since they have no moving parts, solar panels are one of the most cost-effective and low-maintenance ways of generating. Despite all their benefits, the efficiency of solar panels can plummet if dust, dirt, and grime are allowed to accumulate. If maximum efficiency in power generation is to be maintained, solar panels need to be cleaned timely. However, manually cleaning solar panels is hazardous and time-consuming. This Solar Panel Cleaning Robot (100) aims to maintain the efficiency of solar power production by making sure the Solar panels are kept clean without putting humans at risk. This robot (100) comes equipped with a roller brush and a water sprayer to clean all dirt and grime from the surface of the panels. The sprayer gets its supply of water through an onboard tank. The rubber caterpillar tracks ensure that this robot (100) can adhere to the slick surface of solar panels. This robot (100) operates remotely and wirelessly. Along with large-scale industrial applications such as dedicated solar power plants, this robot (100) can also help boost the efficiency of solar panels in smaller applications such as rooftop solar panels in homes and offices.
Features of Solar Panel Cleaning Robot:
Maintains efficiency of solar panels by keeping them clean.
Remote and wireless operation ensures workers aren’t put in danger
Roller brush cleans all dust, dirt, grime, and debris.
Equipped with water sprayer supplied with onboard water tank.
Compact, portable, and user-friendly design.
The solar panel cleaner robot (100) makes use of a water tank with motorized pump along with 4x DC motors to achieve vehicle motion using caterpillar wheel motion. The robotic vehicle is built over a metal chassis with a controller circuitry operated over RF wireless remote.
A remote controller is used to wirelessly transmit control movement data to the robotic vehicle. The controller receives the data and operates the wheel motors in desired directions to achieve the desired movement. The front brush is fixed to the main chassis front and operated by a geared DC motor. The front panel also has an integrated water pipe that is used to drive water for cleaning using a dc pump to the front of the brush. The system thus allows for easy solar panel cleaning using wireless control.
Supplies to build your robot:
● Bluebot 4-in-1 robotics kit. The kit includes a robot (100) chassis, a breadboard, wheels, motors, batteries, and circuit parts to build four different robots.
● An Arduino Uno
● Ultrasonic distance sensor, such as PING))) or HC-SR04. Note that the PING))) sensor is more expensive than the HC-SR04 but is higher in quality. The example code for this project is written for the PING))) sensor, but the code can be modified to work with the HC-SR04.
● 2 LEDs, 5 mm, color of your choice
● A 9 V battery snap connector with barrel jack connector
● 9 V battery
● A USB-B printer cable to connect your Arduino to a computer for programming
● Computer with free Arduino software installed (or use Arduino's web-based editor)
● Additional recommended tools for working with circuits:
o A digital multimeter for help with troubleshooting (strongly recommended)
o Alligator clip leads to easily connect multimeter probes to the circuit
o Needle nose pliers or tweezers make it easier to handle small parts
o Wire strippers to cut wires to custom lengths, keeping your circuit neater
● Double-sided foam tape
● Craft sticks.
● 2 LEDs, 5 mm, color of your choice
● Double-sided foam tape
● Craft sticks
Materials to build a road for your robot, such as:
● Posterboard for the ground
● Black construction paper or cardstock for the road
● Clear tape to attach the paper to the posterboard
● White and yellow electrical tape for roadway lines
● Assorted toys or other small objects to use as obstacles
1. Assemble your Bluebot chassis.
Follow the instructions in this video; however, instead of mounting the 4xAA battery pack on top of the robot, mount it on the lower plate. Then mount your Arduino next to the breadboard on the top plate. This will give you easier access to the circuit when connecting it to the Arduino.
2. Assemble your circuit.
If you plan to use the example code provided by Science Buddies, assemble the circuit as shown in Figures 3 and 4. The Arduino pins used in this diagram match the ones used in our example code (see Step 4). If you try to use our example code without matching this wiring diagram exactly, the code will not work properly.
Take your time and carefully double-check all of your wiring. This is a complicated circuit with a lot of connections. You should connect the batteries last to avoid the risk of creating short circuits while you work.
Note: It is important to make sure all components in the circuit have a common ground, but you must be very careful not to short different positive voltages together (e.g., 5 V from the Arduino and 6 V from the 4xAA battery pack).
1. Mount the infrared and ultrasonic sensors on your robot (100)using craft sticks and tape :
The ultrasonic sensor should be on the front of the robot, facing forward, at an appropriate height to detect obstacles.
The infrared sensors should be on the left and right of the robot, toward the front, facing downward, a few millimeters from the ground. See Figure 6.
2. Sensors Calibration:
The infrared sensors can be affected by ambient light conditions in the room and their distance from the ground, so they must be calibrated before use.
a. Make sure the switch for your 4xAA battery pack is off.
b. Upload the starter code to your Arduino and leave the Arduino plugged into the USB cable.
c. Open the serial monitor (Tools → Serial Monitor).
d. Wave your hand back and forth in front of the ultrasonic sensor. The "ultrasonic sensor (cm)" value should change.
e. Place your robot (100)on the road and move it around so one of the sensors goes over one of the lines you made with tape. The reading for that IR sensor should change. Compare the reading to the value when the sensor is over the dark road. Experiment with the sensors to determine a good "threshold" value (i.e., when the reading is below that value, you know the sensor detects a line). You can set the thresholds for the left and right sensors separately in the code using the leftIRthreshold and rightIRthreshold variables. The thresholds might be different, especially if the sensors are not the same distance from the ground.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the specific features of the preferred embodiment, it will be appreciated that many additional features can be added and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiment without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.
, Claims:We Claim,
1. A novel self-driving solar panel cleaning robot, comprising: a plurality of sensor, a front brush, a Robotic Chassis, a DC Motors, a plurality of wheels, a Rubber Tracks, a pump motor, a water tank a piping, a RF remote, a motor shafts, a mounts & couplings, a supporting frame and central processing unit;
wherein the front brush configured to clean the surface of the solar panel;
wherein the robotic chassis operationally connected with the front brush, configured to provide mechanical mobile support to the front brush;
wherein the plurality of wheels operationally connected with the DC motors, configured to robot (100)from one place to another;
wherein the piping unit operationally connected with the supporting frame, configured to supply water to clean the solar panel;
wherein the water tank operationally connected with the pump motor and water tank, configured to store water for the solar panel cleaning;
wherein the RF module to provide communication link to the self-driving solar panel cleaning robot (100) with a user display unit.
2. The novel self-driving solar panel cleaning robot (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the central processing unit configured to control the function perform by the front brush, robotic chassis, DC motors, plurality of wheels, rubber tracks, pump motor, water tank, piping, RF remote, motor shafts, mounts & couplings, and supporting frame.
3. The novel self-driving solar panel cleaning robot (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of sensors is selected from a group comprising an illuminance sensor, voltage sensor and current sensor, humidity sensor and dust sensor.
4. The novel self-driving solar panel cleaning robot (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the front panel also has an integrated water pipe that is used to drive water for cleaning using a dc pump to the front of the brush.
5. The novel self-driving solar panel cleaning robot (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the display unit is selected from a group comprising laptop, desktop, smartphone, and tablet.
6. The novel self-driving solar panel cleaning robot (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the Robotic Chassis is a structural unit for the robot (100)which contains the drive-train that allows the robot (100) to be mobile by using wheels, tank treads.
Dated this 14 February 2023

Dr. Amrish Chandra
Agent of the Application
IN/PA-2959