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Solar module having a connecting element

US7705234B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims

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Assignee

Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH · DE

Inventors

Guenter Feldmeier · Lorsch, DE
Heinz Scherer · Bensheim, DE
Andreas Woeber · Kronau, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 25, 2005
Grant date	Apr 27, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 6, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02E10/50
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A solar module having a housing and a solar element is described, wherein the housing comprises a connecting element, which is connected to the contact surface of the solar element in an electrically conductive manner. Furthermore the connecting element is connected to electrical connection sockets, by means of which connecting conductors may be connected. A contact element which is biased against the contact surfaces of the solar elements is arranged between the connecting element and the contact surfaces of the solar element as a contact element. As a result of this, soldered, clamped or screwed connections between the solar element and the connecting element are unnecessary. A simple and cost-effective automated production of the solar module is thus made possible.

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