CABLE INTERCONNECTIONS FOR SOLAR CELL MODULES

摘要

A terminal connection for a solar cell device includes a conductive terminal strip protruding from the rear wall of the device and provided with a hole. An insulating convex/concave member is secured to the rear wall and is provided with an aperture which is positioned so that the hole in the strip extends across the aperture. The terminal strip extends between the insulating member and a nut received by the insulating member, with the nut being captured between the insulating member and the rear wall of the solar cell device. A connector member having a metal tube which is forged into electrical and mechanical connection with an exposed portion of a cable core is mechanically fastened to the terminal strip by a fastener which is screwed into the nut, whereby the terminal strip makes electrical contact between the cable and the solar device.