"JUNCTION BOX FOR OUTPUT WIRING FROM SOLAR MODULE AND METHOD OF INSTALLING SAME"

Application 6724/DELNP/2007 published 2007-09-28, filed 2007-08-30
The present invention relates tc a junction box adapted to protect soldered electrical connections between outputs and cables wherein the connections are on a flat surface (e.g. the backing sheet of a solar module) and a method for installing the box over the connections. The junction box can have a split housing that can be spread to fit over the cables before filling the housing with a sealant which, in turn, covers and protects the connections. A separate cover is then latched onto the housing.

Applicant

1)BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.
:4101 WINFIELD ROAD, WARRENVILLE, ILLINOIS 60555, USA U.S.A.

Inventor

1)LARES, JOSEPH, G. 2)AMIN, DINESH, S.

International Info

Classification: H01L 31/048
Publication Number: WO 2006/086588
Application Date: 2006-02-09

Priority Information

60/652,256 U.S.A. 2005-02-11