Strain relief apparatus for solar modules
US9966487B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A photovoltaic module can be constructed from one or more strings, with each of the strings being constructed from a plurality of cascaded solar cells. A connector can electrically connect the strings to one another. The connector can include strain relief connectors that extend between the connector and the strings to help reduce effects caused by thermal expansion.
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