Power inverter docking system for photovoltaic modules

摘要

An electronics module docking system includes docking member removably coupled to a photovoltaic module. The docking system includes a first connector port electrically coupled to one or more photovoltaic cells of the photovoltaic module. The photovoltaic module is selectively coupleable to the docking member. The docking system includes a housing to enclose an electronics module. The housing may include second connector port that is selectively engageable to the power electronics module. The power electronics module and the photovoltaic cells are electrically coupled to one another upon selective engagement of the connector ports. The inverter housing is receivable by and removably coupleable to the docking member allowing the inverter housing to be removably coupleable to the photovoltaic module.

主权项

1. A power inverter docking system for a photovoltaic module, the power inverter docking system comprising:
a docking member adapted to be removably coupled to the photovoltaic module, wherein the docking member comprises a base surface having a first access opening defined therein; and a junction box adapted to be secured to the docking member, wherein the junction box comprises:
a bottom surface having a second access opening defined therein, wherein the first access opening and the second access opening cooperate to define a passageway when the junction box is secured to the docking member;a first connector port adapted to be electrically coupled to the photovoltaic module by a connector routed through the passageway; anda second connector port adapted to be electrically coupled to a power inverter.