Photovoltaic connection system
US7291036B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A photovoltaic connection system for maximum current output and heat dissipation properties. The connection system includes a connection box with improved heat transfer capability to permit higher current output capacity. Diodes are surface-mounted on a printed circuit board inside of the connection box. An optional metal plate may be mounted inside the cover plate of the connection box as a heat sink for dissipating heat from the diodes. The metal in the plate has good thermal transfer characteristics, e.g., copper or aluminum.
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