Abstract: Device for the external electrical connection of a photovoltaic panel (1), which comprises a male connector which is arranged on the edge of the photovoltaic panel (1) and which comprises a plurality of external connection strips (5, 5?, 5?) which are electrically connected to the electricity-generating cells, a bar for electrically interconnecting the external strips, comprising electrical junction runners with respect to the external connection strips and electrical circuits which are suitable for the interconnection of the electricity-generating cells, a first external connector which comprises an electrical junction plate with respect to a first external connection strip and a second external connector which comprises an electrical junction plate with respect to a second external connection strip and a sleeve for retaining the assembly of the male connector, the interconnection bar, the first and the second external connector.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 25, 2009
Date of Patent:
May 6, 2014
Assignees:
Arcelormittal-Stainless and Nickel Alloys, Multicontact France
Inventors:
Yves Jautard, Christian Hengel, Jean-Pierre Reyal