Photovoltaic module connector assemblies having cable strain relief

摘要

An electrical connector assembly (100) including a connector housing (102) having a plurality of sides (104-109) that define an inner region (136) of the connector housing (102) and include opposite loading and mating sides (104, 106). The connector housing (102) has a cable channel (140) located in the inner region (136) that extends between the loading and mating sides (104, 106) and a slot (220) oriented substantially transverse to the cable channel (140). The slot (220) extends through the cable channel (140). The connector assembly (100) also includes a conductive cable (116) that is received in the cable channel (140) and extends along a central cable axis (142). The conductive cable (116) has an outer surface and is configured to electrically engage the PV module. The connector assembly (100) also includes a retaining member (150) that is inserted into the slot (220). The retaining member (150) surrounds the conductive cable (116) about the cable axis (142) and grips the outer surface of the conductive cable (116).