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Adapter box for protection of the electrical connection of a photovoltaic module

US8471144B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

SOLARWORLD AG · DE

Inventors

Gerhard Kleiss · Bonn, DE
Philipp Handrick · Bonn, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 6, 2010
Grant date	Jun 25, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 19, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH02G3/08
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An adapter box for the protection of the electrical connection of a photovoltaic module is attachable by form-fit to an electrical junction box of the photovoltaic module. At least one side of the adapter box comprises openings for inserting protective conduits in which cables run through for being connected to electrical connectors of the junction box, the adapter box further comprising at least one opening for said connectors.

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