Junction box for a solar panel
US5280133A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S174/35
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A solar panel assembly (10) includes a power generating sheet (22) having two output terminals (30,32), and an electric cable (20) soldered at one end to terminals (30) and (32). A frame member is anchored to the solar panel in overlying relation to the terminals and an epoxy material (62) fills a cavity (58) defined by the frame member (40). A case (42) covers the frame member (40). The case includes an upper member (44) and a lower member (46) which are snap fitted together through apertures in the solar panel. The case (42) includes a tension relieving device which prevents tension on the cable (20) from being transferred to the cable end connected to the terminals (30) and (32). The epoxy provides a water resistant seal which allows the solar panel to be used in hostile environments.
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