Abstract: The invention relates to a junction box for enclosing an electrically conductive connection of at least one connecting cable to electrical connecting means present in the housing, comprising: a housing provided with at least one passage opening for passage of the connecting cable into the interior of the housing and an access opening for providing access to the interior of the housing for the purpose of connecting the at least one connecting cable to the connecting means, characterized in that the device comprises at least one clamping element which is adapted, when placed on the part of the at least one connecting cable extending inside the junction box, to absorb tensile forces exerted on the part of this connecting cable situated outside the junction box.