Junction box for solar modules
US4460232A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Junction box for connecting plug members to two discrete bus bars in a solar module comprises a dielectric housing which is mounted on the module over tabs connected to respective bus bars. Housing has a pair of integral dielectric receptacle members having terminal members therein having planar blade portions which are engaged by plug members inserted in the receptacles. Terminals each have planar bus terminating portion parallel to floor of housing over aperture in floor which receives tabs therethrough.
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