JP2014017529A - Solar cell module and method of manufacturing the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simplify a wiring step in a process of manufacturing a solar cell module, and to improve insulating performance and design as a solar cell module.SOLUTION: A solar cell module has a structure in which: a plurality of solar cells 11 are linearly arranged and electrically connected to form cell units 13; a plurality of the cell units 13 are arranged side by side; and mutually adjacent solar cells (11a1 and 11a2, 11b1 and 11b2, 11c1 and 11c2, 11d1 and 11d2, and 11e1 and 11e2) positioned at both ends of the cell units are electrically connected to each other by first to fifth wiring members 41-45 respectively, thereby connecting in series all of the solar cells arranged in a matrix. The solar cell module is characterized in that the other portions except for connection portions of the first to fifth wiring members or at least part of the other portions are covered with covering members 411-415 having insulating properties.

Description

  The present invention relates to a solar cell module, and more specifically, a solar cell that simplifies a wiring process used in the process of manufacturing a solar cell module, improves insulation as a solar cell module, and improves design properties. The present invention relates to a module and a manufacturing method thereof.

The structure of a conventional solar cell module is shown in FIGS.
In the solar cell module 1, a plurality of solar cells 11 (9 in this example) are arranged in a straight line and electrically connected by a connecting member 12, thereby producing a cell unit (hereinafter referred to as strings) 13. A plurality of strings 13 (six in this example) are arranged side by side, and adjacent to each other (11a1 and 11a2, 11b1 and 11b2, 11c1 and 11c2, 11d1 and 11d2) located at both ends of the cell unit. , 11e1 and 11e2) are electrically connected by the wiring member 14, so that the entire solar cell group (hereinafter referred to as matrix) 15 arranged in a matrix is connected in series.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 16, a sheet-like filling resin (EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) or the like) 16 and a back cover (back film) 17 are provided on the lower surface side of the matrix 15 thus electrically connected. A sheet-shaped filling resin (EVA or the like) 18 and a front cover (glass) 19 are arranged on the upper surface (light-receiving surface) side of the matrix 15, and the outer peripheral edge thereof is made of an aluminum frame member 20 (FIG. 18)). The back cover 17, the front cover 19, the filling resins 16, 18 and the frame member 20 ensure strength performance, moisture resistance performance and insulation performance.

  The solar cell module 1 having the above-described configuration is manufactured as follows. That is, as shown to Fig.13 (a), nine photovoltaic cells 11,11 ... are arrange | positioned at linear form (horizontal line), and the adjacent photovoltaic cells 11,11 are connected by the connection member 12. FIG. The strings 13 are produced by sequentially connecting them electrically.

  FIG. 14A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A ′ of FIG. 13B, and is a view of a part of the strings 13 seen from the side. The connection member 12 has a bent step portion 12a corresponding to the thickness of the solar battery cell 11 at substantially the center thereof, and one connection piece 12b is connected to the surface of the solar battery cell 11 through the bent step portion 12a. The other connection piece 12c is connected on the lower surface side (plus electrode side) 11b of the adjacent solar battery cell 11 and connected on the side (minus electrode side) 11a. As shown in FIG. 14B, the connecting member 12 is a long flat copper wire whose surface is solder-plated, and has a width of about 1.5 mm and a thickness of 0.15 mm. Yes.

  Six strings 13 are arranged side by side, and adjacent solar cells located at both ends of the strings (11a1 and 11a2, 11b1 and 11b2, 11c1 and 11c2, 11d1 and 11d2, 11e1 and 11e2) are wiring members, respectively. The matrix 15 is produced by electrical connection at 14. This wiring member 14 is also a long flat copper wire whose surface is solder-plated, and the width is about 1.5 mm, the thickness is 0.15 mm and 6 mm, and the thickness is 0.23 mm. It is prepared.

  FIG. 15 is a view of a state in which the solar cells are connected by the wiring member 14 as viewed from the lower surface side of the matrix 15.

  In other words, the operator draws a flat copper wire with a width of about 1.5 mm and a flat copper wire with a width of about 6 mm, which are wound in a reel shape, from the reel, and sequentially cuts them to the required lengths for connection. A wiring member 14 is formed. As the wiring member 14 to be cut at this time, five first solar cells for horizontally connecting adjacent solar cells (11a1 and 11a2, 11b1 and 11b2, 11c1 and 11c2, 11d1 and 11d2, and 11e1 and 11e2). The connecting pieces 14a, 14a ′,... Are cut out from a 6 mm-wide flat copper wire, and then the first connecting pieces 14a and 14a ′ and the solar battery cell 11a2 positioned on the lower side among the solar battery cells adjacent to each other. , 11b2, 11c2, 11d2, and 11e2 are cut out from a flat copper wire having a width of 1.5 mm and a thickness of 0.15 mm.

  Further, in FIG. 15, between the lower surface side electrode of the solar battery cell 11 f and the electrical output outlet 15 a (formed on the back cover 17) provided at one side central part of the matrix 15, and the solar battery cell. The other connecting piece 12c of the connecting member 12 attached to 11g and the electrical output take-out port 25b (formed on the back cover 17) provided in the central part on one side of the matrix 15 are connected in a horizontal connection. The two second connecting pieces 14c, 14c for cutting are cut out from a flat copper wire having a width of 6 mm and a thickness of 0.23 mm, and the tips of the second connecting pieces 14c, 14c and the electrical output outlets 25a, 25b The two protruding pieces 14d and 14d that connect the two are cut out from a flat copper wire having a width of 6 mm. Furthermore, in FIG. 15, about the 2nd connecting piece 14c, two protrusion pieces 14b and 14b for connecting this 2nd connecting piece 14c and the lower surface side electrode of the photovoltaic cell 11f are 1.5 mm wide, Cut out from a flat copper wire having a thickness of 0.15 mm.

  Further, in FIG. 15, in order to connect a bypass diode (not shown) in the vicinity of the electrical output outlets 25a and 25b, it is connected from the center of each of the arranged first connecting pieces 14a and 14a to the tip portion. Two protruding pieces 14e and 14e are cut out from a 6 mm-wide flat copper wire.

  When all members (pieces) necessary as the wiring member 14 are cut out from the flat copper wire in this way, the operator then solders each of the members (pieces) sequentially using a soldering iron (not shown). To do.

  That is, in FIG. 15, the three first connecting pieces 14a, 14a, 14a arranged are joined in a substantially inverted F shape by soldering the two protruding pieces 14b, 14b, respectively. Thereafter, the first connecting piece 14a is arranged so as to be along the right edge of the matrix 15, and in this state, the protruding pieces 14b and 14b are connected to the connecting piece 14a by soldering on the side opposite to the first connecting piece. The connecting portion of the piece 14a and the other connecting pieces 12c, 12c of the connecting member 12 attached to the upper cells 11a1, 11c1, 11e1 among the solar cells adjacent to each other are solder-connected, and the protruding pieces 14b, 14b And the lower surface side electrode of lower cell 11a2, 11c2, 11e2 among the photovoltaic cells adjacent to each other is solder-connected.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 15, for the two first connecting pieces 14a 'and 14a' arranged at the center, the two protruding pieces 14b 'and 14b' are soldered to the connecting pieces 14a 'and 14a', respectively. Then, the protrusions 14e and 14e for connecting the bypass diodes are joined by soldering and joining to the tip portion thereof while being formed into a substantially inverted F shape. Thereafter, the first connecting piece 14a ′ is arranged along the left edge of the matrix 15, and in this state, the first connecting piece on the side opposite to the side where the protruding pieces 14b ′ and 14b ′ are solder-connected is provided. The connecting portion of the piece 14a ′ and the other connecting pieces 12c and 12c of the connecting member 12 attached to the upper cells 11b1 and 11d1 among the solar cells adjacent to each other are solder-connected, and the protruding pieces 14b ′ and 14b. 'And the lower surface side electrodes of the lower cells 11b2 and 11d2 among the adjacent solar cells are connected by soldering.

  Further, in FIG. 15, two protruding pieces 14 b and 14 b are connected to the upper portion of the second connecting piece 14 c arranged at the upper part from the center of the matrix 15, and one protruding piece is provided at the lower part thereof. 14d is soldered and joined, and then the second connecting piece 14c is arranged along the matrix 15, and in this state, the protruding pieces 14b and 14b are soldered to the lower surface side electrode of the solar battery cell 11b. At the same time, the other protruding piece 14d is led out from the electrical output outlet 25a.

  On the other hand, with respect to the second connecting piece 14c disposed from the center to the lower part of the matrix 15, one protruding piece 14d is joined to the upper part by soldering, and then the second connecting piece 14c is joined to the matrix 15 In this state, the lower part of the second connecting piece 14c and the other connecting pieces 12c, 12c of the connecting member 12 attached to the solar battery cell 11g are connected by soldering. At the same time, the protruding piece 14d attached to the upper part of the second connecting piece 14c is led out from the electrical output outlet 25b.

  In this way, by connecting the wiring member 14 to the matrix 15, all 54 solar cells 11, 11,... Are electrically connected in series. In addition, about the other connection piece 12c, an unnecessary part (protruding part) is cut out after soldering connection.

  Note that, in FIG. 15, the portions to be soldered are circled. As can be seen from FIG. 15, in the conventional manufacturing method, 42 solder connection portions are required, and the operator sequentially solders these 42 locations manually.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16, the back cover 17, the sheet-like filling resin 16, the matrix 15, the sheet-like filling resin 18, and the front cover 19 are stacked in this order, and heating and vacuum laminating are performed, so that the solar cell. 11, 11... Are sealed. FIG. 17 is an enlarged sectional view showing a part of the sealing structure of the solar battery cell 11. Although the description is omitted above, the silicone resin 21 is used as a member for sealing a single part.

  In such a manufacturing method, as described above, the connecting member 12 for connecting the solar cells and the wiring members 14 arranged on both sides of the matrix 15 for horizontally connecting the solar cells are provided with a flat solder. Plated copper wire is used. This is because the connecting member 12 and the wiring member 14 are finally sealed with the filling resins (EVA resins) 16 and 17 and the silicone resin 21, and the wiring work by soldering is easy. This is because a coating for insulation, waterproofing, or the like is unnecessary.

  However, depending on the structure of the solar cell module, it may be necessary to wire the wiring member 14 at a position where it is short-circuited with the solar battery cell 11 or the wiring material 14 may have to be crossed. Furthermore, although the conductive member is used for the back cover 17, the front cover is used even when the wiring member 14 must be penetrated or the frame member 20 made of aluminum is used. In some cases, an electrical output must be taken from the end face between 19 and the back cover 17.

  In such a case, for example, when the wiring member 14 must pass through the back cover 17, as shown in FIG. 18A, the periphery of the through hole 17 a of the back cover 17 and the solar cells 11. Insulating film 22 is sandwiched between them to ensure insulation between the wiring member 14 and electrical output must be taken out from the end surface between the front cover 19 and the back cover 17. As shown in FIG. 4B, the insulating film 22 is sandwiched between the end portions of the back cover 17 and the insulating film 22 is also sandwiched between the inner surfaces of the frame member 20 to provide insulation between the wiring member 14. It was necessary to secure. Further, when the wiring materials 14 and 14 must cross each other, as shown in FIG. 10C, when the wiring members 14 and 14 must cross each other, the wiring material 14 and 14 shown in FIG. As shown, it is necessary to secure the insulation between the wiring members 14 and 14 by attaching them to the wiring members 14 and 14 with the insulating tape 23 at a predetermined interval. Therefore, in the production process of the solar cell module, there has been a problem that work for ensuring insulation between the wiring member 14 and other members takes a lot of work.

  Moreover, in the conventional manufacturing method, in order to arrange the six strings 13, 13,... Side by side and connect them to the state of the matrix 15 by the wiring member 14, as many as 42 solder connection operations are required. Since this solder connection work is a manual work by an operator, there is a problem that it takes a lot of labor.

  By the way, as for the recent solar cell module, the mainstream is changing from the conventional industrial use to the general residential use, and the design property for the general residential use has become an important problem. However, since the wiring material 14 is solder-plated as described above, the surface thereof is silver, and the surface color of the solar cell module in which the silver wiring member 14 is made entirely black. There was a problem of becoming conspicuous. For this reason, there is an increasing demand for coloring the wiring members that are visible on the exterior.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 17, the end face sealing member of a general solar cell module is once in a liquid state at the stage of solar cell module production such as silicone resin 21 and filling resins (EVA resin) 16 and 18. Since only the thing was used, there existed a problem that an insulation defect product may generate | occur | produce when a bubble generate | occur | produces or peels.

  The present invention was devised to solve such problems, and its purpose is to simplify the wiring process used in the process of manufacturing the solar cell module, and to improve the insulation performance and design of the solar cell module. To provide a solar cell module and a method for manufacturing the same.

  In order to solve the above problems, a solar cell module of the present invention forms a cell unit by arranging a plurality of solar cells in a straight line and electrically connecting them, and arranging a plurality of cell units side by side. A solar cell module having a structure in which the entire solar cells arranged in a matrix are connected in series by electrically connecting adjacent solar cells located at both ends of the cell unit with a wiring member. In the above, the other part excluding the connection part of the wiring member or at least a part of the other part is covered with an insulating covering member.

  In one embodiment, the wiring member in the solar cell module of the present invention is a flat conductive wire. Furthermore, the covering member in the present invention has an insulating property, and may be a color similar to or different from the peripheral member.

  In another embodiment, the wiring member in the present invention is a member that connects solar cells adjacent to each other, and covers at least a part of the other part or the other part excluding the connection part with the solar battery cell. It is formed in the shape. Furthermore, the wiring member in the present invention electrically connects the solar battery cell and a terminal outside the electrical output outlet, and at least other parts other than the connecting part of the wiring member or other parts. Some are molded into a coated shape.

  In still another embodiment, the connecting portion of the wiring member in the present invention is formed on the connecting piece of the wiring member with a space therebetween or is formed to protrude outward from the connecting piece. In addition, the shape of the wiring member in the present invention is an integral type formed into a substantially L shape, a substantially F shape, or a substantially E shape so as to coincide with the connection site.

  In another embodiment, the method for manufacturing a solar cell module of the present invention includes a first step of forming a cell unit by arranging a plurality of solar cells in a straight line and electrically connecting them, and the cell unit. And a second step of electrically connecting adjacent solar cells located at both ends of the cell unit with a wiring member, wherein the wiring member is In the second step, the molded wiring member is disposed at the connection site, and the connection terminal of the solar battery cell and the connection portion of the wiring member are soldered. It is connected by attaching.

  According to the solar cell module of the present invention, it is possible to improve the insulation performance and the design by covering at least a part of the other part or the other part except the connection part of the wiring member with the covering member having an insulating property. Can do. Moreover, by making this coating | coated member into a similar color with a peripheral member, it can unite with the surface color of a solar cell module, and can further improve design property. On the contrary, the design property can be improved by making the covering member a color different from that of the peripheral member and adding design elements.

  In addition, since only the one that becomes liquid once in the solar cell module production stage such as silicone resin or EVA resin is used for the end face sealing member of the solar cell module, even if generation of bubbles or peeling occurs, By covering the wiring member with a member having insulating properties, it is possible to sufficiently ensure the insulation performance between the wiring member and other peripheral members.

  Moreover, according to the solar cell module of the present invention, the solder connecting work in the solar cell module production process, particularly in the wiring step, is performed by forming a wiring member for connecting adjacent solar cells into a connectable shape. Can be simplified, and the working time can be greatly reduced.

  Moreover, according to the manufacturing method of the solar cell module of the present invention, the wiring member is formed so as to match the shape of the connection portion, the formed wiring member is arranged at the connection portion, and the connection terminal of the solar battery cell The connection part of the wiring member is connected by soldering. That is, by forming the wiring member into one member, the solder connection work in the solar cell module production process, particularly in the wiring process, can be simplified, and the working time can be greatly shortened.

It is the top view which looked at the matrix part which comprises the solar cell module of this invention from the lower surface side. It is the top view which looked at the matrix part which comprises the solar cell module of this invention from the lower surface side. It is the top view which looked at the matrix part which comprises the solar cell module of this invention from the lower surface side. It is the top view which looked at the matrix part which comprises the solar cell module of this invention from the lower surface side. It is a partially expanded view which shows the positional relationship of the wiring member near electrical output extraction opening. It is a perspective view which shows the 1st wiring member according to this Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the 2nd wiring member according to this Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the 3rd wiring member according to this Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the 4th wiring member according to this Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the 5th wiring member according to this Embodiment. (A) And (b) is sectional drawing which shows an example of the cross-section of the coating | coated part of the 1st thru | or 5th wiring member. It is explanatory drawing which shows the shape of the front-end | tip part of a coating | coated member. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the manufacturing process of the conventional solar cell module. (A) is sectional drawing which follows the A-A 'line | wire shown in FIG.13 (b), (b) is a perspective view of the connection member 12. FIG. It is the top view which looked at a mode that the photovoltaic cells were connected by the wiring member from the lower surface side of the matrix. It is explanatory drawing which shows the manufacturing process of a solar cell module. It is sectional drawing which expands and shows a part of end surface part of a solar cell module. (A) is a partial expanded sectional view which shows the wiring structure in the case of taking out an electrical output from the through-hole of a back cover, (b) is an electrical output from the end surface between a front cover and a back cover. It is a partially expanded sectional view which shows the wiring structure in the case of taking out, (c) is a partially expanded view which shows the state stuck with the insulating tape so that wiring members may not contact.

  Hereinafter, although an embodiment is given and the present invention is explained in detail, the present invention is not limited to these.

  The solar cell module of the present invention forms a cell unit by arranging a plurality of solar cells in a straight line and electrically connecting them, and arranging a plurality of the cell units side by side and both ends of the cell unit. Is a solar cell module having a structure in which the entire solar cells arranged in a matrix are connected in series by electrically connecting solar cells adjacent to each other with a wiring member. The other part excluding the connection part or at least a part of the other part is covered with a covering member having an insulating property. Thus, by covering the wiring member, it is possible to improve the insulation performance and the design.

  In this case, if the wiring member is a flat conductive wire, it is disturbed in appearance due to its wide width, but it can be made inconspicuous by covering with a covering member. Moreover, by making the covering member the same color as the peripheral member, it is integrated with the surface color of the solar cell module, and the design can be further improved. On the contrary, the design property can be improved by making the covering member a color different from that of the peripheral member and adding design elements.

  In addition, in the solar cell module manufacturing stage using a silicone resin, EVA resin or the like as the end surface sealing member of the solar cell module, only the liquid form is used once, so bubbles are easily generated or peeled off. However, in this invention, since the wiring member is coat | covered with the member which has insulation, the insulation performance of a wiring member and another peripheral member can fully be ensured.

  Moreover, according to the solar cell module of the present invention, the electric wiring member that connects the adjacent solar cells is formed into a shape that can be connected, for example, substantially L-shaped so as to match the connection site, It is formed into a substantially F shape or a substantially E shape. Thus, by integrating the wiring members into one member, solder connection work in the solar cell module production process, particularly in the wiring process, can be simplified, and the work time can be greatly shortened. it can.

  Moreover, according to the manufacturing method of the solar cell module of the present invention, a first step of forming a cell unit by arranging a plurality of solar cells in a straight line and electrically connecting them, and the cell units side by side. And a second step of electrically connecting adjacent solar cells located at both ends to the wiring member, wherein the wiring member is a connection site In the second step, the molded wiring member is disposed at the connection site, and the connection terminal of the solar battery cell and the connection portion of the wiring member are soldered. It is characterized by connecting. Thus, by integrating the wiring members into one member, solder connection work in the solar cell module production process, particularly in the wiring process, can be simplified, and the work time can be greatly shortened. it can.

(Matrix)
1 to 3 are plan views showing a matrix 15 portion constituting the solar cell module of the present invention, and particularly show a wiring work procedure in a wiring process. However, in the present embodiment, the same constituent members and constituent parts as those of the solar cell module used in the description of the conventional technology are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted. Yes.

  As described in the prior art, the matrix 15 is a string 13 in which a plurality of solar cells 11 (9 in this embodiment) are arranged in a straight line and electrically connected by the connecting member 12. A plurality of the strings 13 are arranged side by side (six in this example), and the adjacent solar cells located at both ends (11a1 and 11a2, 11b1 and 11b2, 11c1 and 11c2, 11d1 and 11d2, 11e1, and 11e2) is electrically connected by the wiring members 41 to 45, so that all 54 solar cells 11, 11... Are electrically connected in series.

  And in this invention, it has the characteristics in the structure of the wiring members 41-45, and these wiring members 41-45 are mutually adjacent photovoltaic cells (11a1 and 11a2, 11b1 and 11b2, 11c1 and 11c2, 11d1). And 11d2, 11e1, and 11e2) are formed into a connectable shape. Specifically, it is formed into a substantially L shape or a substantially F shape so as to match the connection part, and depending on the shape of the connection part, it may be formed to match the shape. In this embodiment, seven types of molded wiring members of five types are required from the arrangement method of the solar cells 11, the orientation of the electrodes, the position of the electrical output outlet, and the like. Hereinafter, each wiring member will be described individually.

(Wiring member)
6 to 10 are perspective views showing each wiring member of the present embodiment. As the types of wiring members, as shown in FIG. 1, first, solar cells adjacent to each other (11a1 and 11a2, 11c1 and 11c2, 11e1) at the side edge opposite to the electrical output outlets 25a and 25b. 11e2), the first wiring member 41 (see also FIG. 6), and the side edge on the side where the electrical output outlets 25a and 25b are provided, the center of the side edge A second wiring member 42 (see also FIG. 7) for laterally connecting solar cells (11b1 and 11b2) adjacent to each other located on the upper side, and located adjacent to each other on the lower side from the central portion A third wiring member 43 (see also FIG. 8) for laterally connecting the solar cells 11d1 and 11d2 to each other, the lower surface side electrode of the solar cell 11f, and the electrical output outlet 25a. The fourth wiring member 44 (see also FIG. 9) that is mechanically connected to and electrically connected to an external terminal, the connection piece 12c of the solar battery cell 11g, and the electrical output outlet 25b are mechanically connected. There are five types of fifth wiring members 45 (see also FIG. 10) that are connected to each other and electrically connected to external terminals. Of these, three first wiring members 41 are required, so seven types of five wiring members are required as a whole. Outside the electrical output outlet 25 are terminals such as diode external cables, and the wiring members connected to the electrical output outlet are electrically connected to these terminals.

(First wiring member)
In FIG. 6, the first wiring member 41 includes a connecting piece 41 a having a width of 6 mm and a thickness of 0.23 mm, a lower surface side electrode of the solar cells 11 a 2, 11 c 2, and 11 e 2 (see FIG. 1) and the connecting piece 41 a. It consists of two protruding pieces 41b and 41b having a width of 1.5 mm and a thickness of 0.15 mm for connection. By connecting the connecting pieces 41a and the protruding pieces 41b and 41b by soldering, a substantially F shape as a whole. It is molded into a shape. Moreover, you may shape | mold integrally by stamping etc. The entire formed connecting piece 41a is covered with an insulating covering member 411 (shown with diagonal lines). However, the end 41a1 opposite to the protruding pieces 41b and 41b of the connecting piece 41a and the portion 41a2 closer to the center from the end 41a1 are spaced apart by a predetermined distance, and the stripping member 411 is removed. The exposed portions 41a1, 41a2 are portions to be soldered to the other connection pieces 12c, 12c of the connection member 12 attached to the solar cells 11a1, 11c1, 11e1 (see FIG. 1). ing.

(Second wiring member)
In FIG. 7, the second wiring member 42 is a connecting piece 42 a having a width of 6 mm and a thickness of 0.23 mm, and a lower electrode of the solar battery cell 11 b 2 (see FIG. 1) and the connecting piece 42 a. Two protruding pieces 42b, 42b with a width of 0.5 mm and a thickness of 0.15 mm, and a protruding piece with a width of 6 mm and a thickness of 0.23 mm connected to the outer connecting piece 42a of the two protruding pieces 42b, 42b The connecting piece 42a and the protruding pieces 42b, 42b and 42c are connected by soldering to form a generally F-shaped shape. The entire connecting piece 42a and protruding piece 42c thus formed are covered with an insulating covering member 421 (shown with diagonal lines). However, the end portion 42a1 opposite to the protruding piece 42c of the connecting piece 42a, the portion 42a2 closer to the center from the end portion 42a1, and the tip end portion 42c1 of the protruding piece 42c are exposed portions from which the covering member 421 has been removed. It has become. Here, 42a1 and 42a2 are spaced apart by a predetermined distance. The exposed portions 42a1 and 42a2 are portions that are solder-connected to the other connection pieces 12c and 12c of the connection member 12 attached to the solar battery cell 11b1 (see FIG. 1), and the exposed portion 42c1 is described later. This is the part that connects the bypass diode.

(Third wiring member)
In FIG. 8, the third wiring member 43 includes a connecting piece 43 a having a width of 6 mm and a thickness of 0.23 mm, and a lower electrode of the solar battery cell 11 d 2 (see FIG. 1) and the connecting piece 43 a. Two protruding pieces 43b, 43b with a width of 0.5 mm and a protruding piece 43c with a width of 6 mm and a thickness of 0.23 mm connected to the end of the connecting piece 43a opposite to the two protruding pieces 43b, 43b The connecting piece 43a and the protruding pieces 43b, 43b and 43c are soldered to form a substantially E shape as a whole. The entire connecting piece 43a and protruding piece 43c thus formed are covered with an insulating covering member 431 (shown with diagonal lines). However, the portion 43a1 closer to the protruding piece 43c on the connecting piece 43a, the portion 43a2 closer to the center from the portion 43a1, and the tip end portion 43c1 of the protruding piece 43c are exposed portions from which the covering member 431 has been removed. . Here, 43a1 and 43a2 are spaced apart by a predetermined distance. The exposed portions 43a1 and 43a2 are portions that are solder-connected to the other connecting pieces 12c and 12c of the connecting member 12 attached to the solar battery cell 11d1 (see FIG. 1), and the exposed portions 43c1 are described later. This is the connection part of the bypass diode.

(4th wiring member)
In FIG. 9, the fourth wiring member 44 is a 6 mm wide and 0.23 mm thick connection for connecting the lower surface side electrode of the solar battery cell 11 f and the electrical output outlet 25 a of the matrix 15 by a horizontal connection. Two protruding pieces 44b and 44b having a width of 1.5 mm and a thickness of 0.15 mm for connecting the piece 44a, the lower surface side electrode of the solar battery cell 11f, and the connecting piece 44a, and the two protruding pieces 44b , 44b and a protruding piece 44c having a width of 6 mm and a thickness of 0.23 mm connected to the end of the connecting piece 44a opposite to the connecting piece 44a. The connecting piece 44a and the protruding pieces 44b, 44b and 44c are connected by soldering. As a result, it is formed into a substantially E shape as a whole. The entire connecting piece 44a and protruding piece 44c thus formed are covered with an insulating covering member 441 (shown with diagonal lines). However, the tip end portion 44c1 of the protruding piece 44c is a bare portion from which the covering member 441 has been removed. The protruding pieces 44b and 44b are portions that are solder-connected to the lower surface side electrode of the solar battery cell 11f, and the exposed portion 44c1 is a portion that is led out from the electrical output outlet 25a. Yes.

(Fifth wiring member)
In FIG. 10, the fifth wiring member 45 includes the other connection pieces 12 c and 12 c of the connection member 12 attached to the lower left solar cell 11 g and an electrical output extraction port 25 b provided in the left central portion of the matrix 15. A connecting piece 45a having a width of 6 mm and a thickness of 0.23 mm, and a protruding piece 45c having a width of 6 mm and a thickness of 0.23 mm connected to one end of the connecting piece 45a; The connecting piece 45a and the protruding piece 45c are formed into a substantially L shape by soldering. The entire connecting piece 45a and protruding piece 45c thus formed are covered with an insulating covering member 451 (shown with diagonal lines). However, the other end 45a1 of the connecting piece 45a, the portion 45a2 closer to the center from the end 45a1, and the tip 45c1 of the protruding piece 45c are exposed portions from which the covering member 451 has been removed. Here, 45a1 and 45a2 are spaced apart by a predetermined distance. The exposed portions 45a1 and 45a2 are portions that are solder-connected to the other connecting pieces 12c and 12c of the connecting member 12 provided in the solar battery cell 11g, and the exposed portions 45c1 are electrical output outlets. It is a part derived | led-out outside from 25b.

(Method for producing wiring member)
11 (a) and 11 (b) show an example of a cross-sectional structure of the covering portions of the first to fifth wiring members 41 to 45, and an embodiment of the dimensions of each part is shown in the drawing. .

  Such first to fifth wiring members 41 to 45 are manufactured as follows. That is, a solder-plated copper wire having a width of 6 mm and a width of 1.5 mm and a thickness of 0.23 mm and 0.15 mm is formed by soldering into a substantially F shape, a substantially E shape or a substantially L shape, etc. The copper wire molded bodies 41a to 45a obtained are sandwiched between films 411 to 451 capable of selecting insulation performance and color such as PET film. An adhesive or a double-sided tape is used for this sandwiching.

  As a sandwiching method, as shown in FIG. 11A, two insulating films 411 to 451 are sandwiched between each other, and as shown in FIG. 1B, one insulating film 411 to 451 is sandwiched. Is folded in half, and a copper wire compact is sandwiched between them. Either method can cover the copper wire molded body, but the method of folding one insulating film in half is less likely to shift the copper wire molded body at the time of adhesion and ensure insulation performance. This is a better method. At this time, since it is laminated by EVA itself when it is processed into a solar cell module in a later process, the completed wiring members 41 to 45 are vacuum laminated in advance so that bubbles and the like are not generated. It is necessary to leave or deaerate. In addition, it is necessary to select an adhesive or double-sided tape that does not adversely affect the EVA resin. Furthermore, since the connection of the first to fifth wiring members 41 to 45 is mainly performed by soldering, it is preferable to use the covering members 411 to 451 having excellent heat resistance. If a material with high heat resistance is used, all parts except the solder connection part can be completely covered, which leads to further improvement of the design and also reduces the exposed part (solder connection part). As a result, the insulation performance can be further improved.

  12 shows the tip of the covering member 441 covering the protruding piece 44c of the fourth wiring member 44 and the tip of the covering member 451 covering the protruding piece 45c of the fifth wiring member 45. Thus, it becomes the taper surface P cut | disconnected diagonally. By using such a tapered surface P, the exposed portion 44c1 of the fourth wiring member 44 and the exposed portion 45c1 of the fifth wiring member 45 are formed in the electrical output extraction port 25a formed in the conductive film as the back cover 17. , 25b can be smoothly inserted without being caught by the peripheral portions of the electrical output outlets 25a, 25b at the tip ends (tapered surfaces P) of the covering members 441, 451.

(Wiring process)
Next, a wiring process using the first to fifth wiring members 41 to 45 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the three first wiring members 41, 41, 41 are arranged along the respective solar cells (11 a 1 and 11 a 2, 11 c 1 and 11 c 2, 11 e 1 and 11 e 2) adjacent to each other at the side edge of the matrix 15. Arrange (see FIG. 2). In this state, first, the exposed portions 41a1 and 41a2 of the uppermost first wiring member 41 and the other connection pieces 12c and 12c of the connection member 12 provided in the solar battery cell 11a1 are soldered with a soldering iron or the like. Then, the protruding pieces 41b and 41b of the first wiring member 41 and the lower surface side electrode of the solar battery cell 11a2 are soldered with a soldering iron or the like.

  Similarly, the exposed portions 41a1 and 41a2 of the central first wiring member 41 and the other connection pieces 12c and 12c of the connection member 12 provided in the solar battery cell 11c1 are soldered with a soldering iron or the like. The protruding pieces 41b and 41b of the one wiring member 41 and the lower surface side electrode of the solar battery cell 11c2 are soldered with a soldering iron or the like.

  Similarly, the exposed portions 41a1 and 41a2 of the lowermost first wiring member 41 and the other connection pieces 12c and 12c of the connection member 12 provided in the solar battery cell 11e1 are soldered with a soldering iron or the like. 1 The protruding pieces 41b and 41b of the wiring member 41 and the lower surface side electrode of the solar battery cell 11e2 are soldered with a soldering iron or the like.

  Next, the 2nd wiring member 42 is arrange | positioned so that the photovoltaic cells (11b1 and 11b2) which adjoin each other in the center upper part of the edge part of the matrix 15 may be followed (refer FIG. 2). In this state, the exposed portions 42a1 and 42a2 of the second wiring member 42 and the other connection pieces 12c and 12c of the connection member 12 provided in the solar battery cell 11b1 are soldered with a soldering iron or the like. (2) The protruding pieces 42b, 42b of the wiring member 42 and the lower surface side electrode of the solar battery cell 11b2 are soldered with a soldering iron or the like.

  Next, the 3rd wiring member 43 is arrange | positioned so that the photovoltaic cells (11d1 and 11d2) which mutually adjoin each other in the center lower part of the edge part of the matrix 15 may be followed (refer FIG. 2). In this state, the exposed portions 43a1 and 43a2 of the third wiring member 43 and the other connection pieces 12c and 12c of the connection member 12 provided in the solar battery cell 11d1 are soldered with a soldering iron or the like. The protruding pieces 43b and 43b of the three wiring member 43 and the lower surface side electrode of the solar battery cell 11d2 are soldered with a soldering iron or the like.

  Thereafter, a bypass diode (not shown) is connected between the tip end portion 42 c 1 of the protruding piece 42 c of the second wiring member 42 and the tip end portion 43 c 1 of the protruding piece 43 c of the third wiring member 43.

  Next, the 4th wiring member 44 is arrange | positioned so that it may extend along the edge part from the center part of the side edge part of the matrix 15 (refer FIG. 3). In this state, the protruding pieces 44b and 44b of the fourth wiring member 44 and the lower surface side electrode of the solar battery cell 11f are solder-connected with a soldering iron or the like, and the tip of the protruding piece 44c of the fourth wiring member 44 is connected. 44c1 is led out from the electrical output outlet 25a.

  Next, the 5th wiring member 45 is arrange | positioned so that it may extend along the edge part from the center part of the side edge part of the matrix 15 (refer FIG. 3). Then, in this state, the exposed portions 45a1 and 45a2 of the fifth wiring member 45 and the other connection pieces 12c and 12c of the connection member 12 provided in the solar battery cell 11g are solder-connected with a soldering iron or the like, The leading end 45c1 of the protruding piece 45c of the five wiring member 45 is led out from the electrical output outlet 25b.

  3 and 4 show a state when the wiring work is completed in this way. The other connection pieces 12c, 12c,... Protruding from the side edge of the matrix 15 are cut (indicated by broken lines in FIG. 3) after the wiring is completed. FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged view showing the positional relationship of the wiring members near the electrical output outlets 25a and 25b.

  Incidentally, in FIG. 1, locations where soldering is performed are indicated by ○. By using the 1st thru | or 5th wiring members 41-45 shape | molded like this Embodiment, a solder connection location will reduce from the conventional 42 locations to 24 locations, and the solder connection operation | work is simplified correspondingly. And time savings are possible.

  Further, by forming the wiring member as one member, it is not necessary to cut the solder-plated copper wire on site, and the first to fifth wiring members 41 to 45 are covered with the insulating members 411 to 451. Therefore, it is not necessary to use a film or tape for insulation as shown in the prior art, and the working efficiency is remarkably improved.

  Further, as the end face sealing member of a general solar cell module, one that is once in a liquid state in the solar cell module manufacturing stage such as silicone resin or EVA resin is used, but the first to fifth wiring members 41 are used. Since ~ 45 is coated with a member having excellent insulation performance and waterproof performance such as PET, even if bubbles or peeling occurs in silicone resin or EVA resin, the protection of the covering members 411 to 451 The possibility of the occurrence of defective insulation is greatly reduced.

  In addition, when the first to fifth wiring members 41 to 45 covered with the covering members 411 to 451 are used and the case where the wiring members that are not covered as before are used, the conventional one without the covering is Three white lines appear clearly along the frame of the solar cell module. In this case, when several tens of solar cell modules are mounted on the roof, it can be clearly confirmed in a streak shape even when viewed from under the eaves, and the design as a roofing material is deteriorated.

  On the other hand, in the solar cell module of the present invention, by using the coating members 411 to 451 colored in black, a portion where the white solder-plated copper wire is conspicuous is completely hidden. When dozens of modules are mounted on the roof, the whole can be seen only black when viewed from under the eaves, and can sufficiently withstand the design as a roofing material.

  In the above embodiment, the first to fifth wiring members 41 to 45 are all other than the portion (exposed portion) that is solder-connected to the other connection piece 12c of the connection member 12 attached to the solar battery cell. However, for example, the protruding piece 42c of the second wiring member 42, the protruding piece 43c of the third wiring member 43, the protruding piece 44c of the fourth wiring member 44, and the fifth The protruding piece 45c of the wiring member 45 is a portion that is hidden on the lower surface side of the solar cell module when the solder connection is completed, and is not visible from the surface side of the solar cell module. It is also possible. Further, the covering members may be partially omitted if the connecting pieces of the first to fifth wiring members 41 to 45 are not conspicuous when viewed from the surface side of the solar cell module.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Solar cell module, 11 Solar cell, 11a1, 11a2, 11b1, 11b2, 11c1, 11c2, 11d1, 11d2, 11e1, 11e2, 11f, 11g Solar cell, 12 connection member, 12a One connection piece, 12c The other connection Piece, 13 String (cell unit), 14 Wiring member, 14a, 14a ′ First connecting piece, 14c Second connecting piece, 14b, 14b ′, 14d, 14e, 41b, 42b, 42c, 43c, 44b, 44c, 45c Projection piece, 15 matrix, 16, 18 filling member, 17 back cover, 19 front cover, 20 frame member, 21 silicone resin, 25a, 25b electrical output outlet, 41 first wiring member, 42 second wiring member, 43 3rd wiring member, 44 4th wiring member, 45 5th arrangement Wire member, 41a, 42a, 43a, 44a, 45a Connecting piece, 411, 421, 431, 451 Cover member, 41a1, 41a2, 42a1, 42a2, 42c1, 43a1, 43a2, 43c1, 44c1, 45a1, 45a2, 45c1 .

Claims (10)

  A plurality of solar cells are arranged in a straight line and electrically connected to form a cell unit. A plurality of the cell units are arranged side by side, and solar cells adjacent to each other are positioned at both ends of the cell unit. In a solar cell module having a structure in which the entire solar cells arranged in a matrix are connected in series by electrically connecting the battery cells with a wiring member, the other part or the other except the connection part of the wiring member A solar cell module, wherein at least a part of the portion is covered with a covering member.   The solar cell module according to claim 1, wherein the wiring member is a flat conductive wire.   The solar cell module according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the covering member has an insulating property.   The solar cell module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the covering member has a color similar to that of the peripheral member.   The solar cell module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the covering member has a color different from that of the peripheral member.   The wiring member is a member that connects the adjacent solar cells, and at least a part of the wiring member other than the connection portion or at least a part of the other portion is formed into a covered shape. The solar cell module according to claim 1, wherein:   The wiring member is a member that electrically connects the solar cell and a terminal outside the electrical output outlet, and at least a part of the wiring member other than the connecting portion or at least part of the other portion, The solar cell module according to claim 1, wherein the solar cell module is formed into a covered shape.   7. The connecting portion of the wiring member is formed on the connecting piece of the wiring member with a space therebetween, or is formed so as to protrude outward from the connecting piece. The solar cell module according to.   7. The solar cell module according to claim 6, wherein the wiring member is integrally formed by being formed into a substantially L shape, a substantially F shape, or a substantially E shape so as to coincide with a connection site. . A first step of forming a cell unit by arranging a plurality of solar cells in a straight line and electrically connecting them, and arranging a plurality of the cell units side by side and positioned at both ends of the cell unit A solar cell module manufacturing method including a second step of electrically connecting solar cells adjacent to each other with a wiring member,
The wiring member is formed so as to match the shape of the connection part, and in the second step, the formed wiring member is disposed in the connection part, and the connection terminal of the solar battery cell and the wiring member A method for manufacturing a solar cell module, wherein the connecting portion is connected by soldering.

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