Application of Composite Drive in Innovative Design of Photovoltaic Panel Cleaning Robot Structure

Renbin Zhou; Niansheng Lv; Yuechao Zhou

doi:10.6919/ICJE.202512_11(12).0015

Authors

Renbin Zhou
Niansheng Lv
Yuechao Zhou

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6919/ICJE.202512_11(12).0015

Keywords:

Composite Drive; Photovoltaic Panel Cleaning Robot; Structural Design; Drive Control; Modular Design.

Abstract

With the rise of the photovoltaic industry, efficient and clean photovoltaic panels have become a key factor in photovoltaic power generation. In response to the limitations of manual cleaning, this article explores the application of composite driving in the innovative design of photovoltaic panel cleaning robots, and proposes a design scheme of a composite driving photovoltaic panel cleaning robot with "planetary wheel+rubber wheel+suction cup" to achieve efficient and non-destructive cleaning of the surface of photovoltaic panels. Adopting a modular design concept, the cleaning robot is divided into multiple parts, including a composite driving walking mechanism, a cleaning mechanism, and a control system. The walking mechanism utilizes a composite driving method to achieve stable walking of the robot in different terrains and tilt angles; The cleaning mechanism adopts a combination of front rotating edge brushes, anhydrous cleaning devices, and rear rotating mops to effectively remove dust and dirt on the surface of photovoltaic panels; The control system can achieve intelligent control of robot walking and cleaning processes by sensing real-time environmental information through sensors. The simulation results show that this hybrid driven photovoltaic panel cleaning robot has good walking stability, not only improving cleaning efficiency and reducing costs, but also achieving non-destructive cleaning of the photovoltaic panel surface.

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