WO2011162381A1 - Solar cell module and method for producing same - Google Patents

Solar cell module and method for producing same Download PDF

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WO2011162381A1
WO2011162381A1 PCT/JP2011/064550 JP2011064550W WO2011162381A1 WO 2011162381 A1 WO2011162381 A1 WO 2011162381A1 JP 2011064550 W JP2011064550 W JP 2011064550W WO 2011162381 A1 WO2011162381 A1 WO 2011162381A1
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  • the present invention relates to a solar cell module and a manufacturing method thereof, and more particularly to a solar cell module including a solar cell panel and a terminal box and a manufacturing method thereof.
  • a solar cell module including a solar cell panel and a terminal box is known.
  • Such a solar cell module is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-148176.
  • JP-A-2006-148176 discloses a solar cell module in which a terminal box is bonded to a solar cell panel via an adhesive.
  • a terminal box is bonded to a solar cell panel via an adhesive.
  • the lower surface of the terminal box applied with the adhesive is pressed against the back surface (upper surface) of the solar cell panel.
  • the battery panel is bonded.
  • the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and one object of the present invention is to suppress the waste of the adhesive and improve the workability, while improving the workability.
  • a solar cell module capable of reliably bonding a battery panel and a method for manufacturing the solar cell module are provided.
  • a solar cell module includes a solar cell panel and a terminal box bonded to the solar cell panel via an adhesive, An adhesive opening penetrating from the inside of the terminal box to the lower surface is included, and an adhesive is filled between the lower surface of the terminal box and the upper surface of the solar cell panel through the adhesive opening from the inside of the terminal box.
  • a method for manufacturing a solar cell module according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a solar cell panel and a terminal box bonded to the solar cell panel via an adhesive, and the terminal box is formed from the inside of the terminal box.
  • a method for manufacturing a solar cell module including an opening for bonding that penetrates to a lower surface, the step of arranging the lower surface of the terminal box on the upper surface of the solar cell panel, and a terminal from the inside of the terminal box via the bonding opening Filling an adhesive between the lower surface of the box and the upper surface of the solar cell panel.
  • the bonding opening is opened from the inside of the terminal box.
  • An adhesive can be filled between the lower surface of the terminal box and the upper surface of the solar cell panel via the portion.
  • the adhesive can be filled while adjusting the filling amount of the adhesive while confirming that the adhesive does not protrude outside the terminal box.
  • An equivalent adhesion area can be secured.
  • the adhesive can be filled so that the adhesive does not protrude to the outside of the terminal box, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a work burden for removing the protruded adhesive. As a result, it is possible to reliably bond the terminal box and the solar cell panel while suppressing waste of the adhesive and improving workability.
  • FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 50-50 in FIG. FIG.
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 51-51 in FIG.
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 52-52 in FIG.
  • FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 53-53 in FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view for demonstrating the process of arrange
  • the solar cell module 1 is fixed to the plate-like solar cell panel 2 and the back surface (surface opposite to the light receiving surface) side of the solar cell panel 2. And a terminal box 3.
  • the solar cell panel 2 includes a surface-side cover 21 made of a transparent member such as white plate tempered glass, a weather-resistant back-side cover 22 including a resin film such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and a surface.
  • a solar cell group 24 composed of a plurality of solar cells 23 arranged between the side cover 21 and the back side cover 22 and electrically connected in series, a front side cover 21 (back side cover 22), and a solar cell 23 And a metal frame 26 made of aluminum or the like.
  • the terminal box 3 is provided to collect electricity generated in the solar cell 23 (solar cell group 24) of the solar cell panel 2.
  • the terminal box 3 is adhered to the surface of the back surface side cover 22 of the solar cell panel 2 (hereinafter referred to as the “upper surface” of the solar cell panel 2) via an adhesive 4 (see FIGS. 7 to 11). It is fixed by.
  • the adhesive 4 includes an adhesive resin such as a silicone resin or an epoxy resin.
  • a plurality of finger electrodes 23 a extending in the X direction are provided on the surface of the solar cell 23. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of finger electrodes 23 b are provided on the back surface of the solar cell 23.
  • the finger electrode 23a of one solar cell 23 and the finger electrode 23b of the other solar cell 23 among the solar cells 23 adjacent to each other are electrically connected by a conductive wire 24a made of a solder-plated copper wire or the like. It is connected.
  • a solar cell group 24 is configured by connecting a plurality (four in the first embodiment) of solar cells 23 in series in the Y direction by the conductive wires 24a.
  • a plurality (six in this embodiment) of solar cell groups 24 are provided.
  • the plurality of solar cell groups 24 are arranged in parallel to each other in the X direction.
  • the solar cell 23 arrange
  • the conductive wire 24a and the L-shaped connecting member 24b are electrically connected.
  • the solar cells 23 arranged at the end of the fourth row and fifth row solar cell groups 24 on the arrow Y1 direction side are electrically connected by a conductive wire 24a and an L-shaped connecting member 24c. .
  • the solar cells 23 arranged and the solar cells 23 arranged at the ends of the fifth row and sixth row solar cell groups 24 on the arrow Y2 direction side are electrically connected by the conductive wires 24a and the connection members 24d, respectively. Connected.
  • the plurality of solar cell groups 24 are electrically connected in series via the connection members 24b, 24c, and 24d.
  • the solar cell 23 located at the terminal (the solar cell 23 located at the end of the first row and sixth row solar cell groups 24 in the arrow Y1 direction).
  • the connection members 24b, 24c, 24d, 24e, and 24f are electrically connected to the finger electrodes 23a or 23b of the solar cell 23 located at the end of the solar cell group 24 in the Y direction by the conductive wires 24a.
  • the L-shaped connecting member 24b, connecting member 24c, connecting member 24e, and connecting member 24f are respectively connected to the outside of the solar cell panel 2 through the notches 22a of the back surface side cover 22.
  • the front ends of these connecting members 24b, 24c, 24e and 24f are electrically connected to terminal blocks 33, 34, 35 and 36, which will be described later, in the terminal box 3.
  • the terminal box 3 is installed inside the box-shaped resin main body 31, the resin lid member 32, and the main body 31, and the connection members 24 b, 24 c, 24 e.
  • four terminal blocks 33, 34, 35 and 36 (see FIG. 6) connected to 24f and 24f, respectively, and an external connection cable 37.
  • the main body 31 and the lid member 32 are formed in a rectangular shape when seen in a plan view.
  • Each of the terminal blocks 33, 34, 35 and 36 has terminals 33a, 34a, 35a and 36a.
  • the terminals 33a, 34a, 35a and 36a are connected to the external connection cable 37 via the terminal blocks 33, 34, 35 and 36.
  • the terminal blocks adjacent to each other are connected via bypass diodes 38a, 38b and 38c, respectively. Yes.
  • the bottom surface inside the main body 31 of the terminal box 3 is electrically connected to the solar cell 23 (solar cell group 24) of the solar cell panel 2.
  • An introduction opening 310 for introducing the connected connection members 24b, 24c, 24e and 24f into the main body 31 of the terminal box 3 is formed.
  • the introduction opening 310 is formed so as to penetrate the bottom surface of the terminal box 3 from the upper surface to the temporary surface.
  • four introduction openings 310 are provided at predetermined intervals along the X direction so as to correspond to the four connection members 24b, 24c, 24e, and 24f. Further, as shown in FIG.
  • the introduction opening 310 includes a slit portion 310a formed of a slit-like opening in a plan view and a connecting member insertion portion 310b formed of a rectangular-shaped opening. .
  • the slit portion 310a and the connecting member insertion portion 310b are formed so that the ends on the arrow Y2 direction side are continuous with each other in plan view, and the X direction (through the introduction opening portion 310). (Direction perpendicular to the direction).
  • the slit portion 310a has an opening width (width in the Y direction) W1 (see FIGS. 7 and 14) substantially the same as the thickness of the connection member 24b (24c, 24e, and 24f).
  • the opening width W1 of the slit part 310a is comprised so that it may become smaller than the opening width W2 of the connection member insertion part 310b.
  • Connection members 24b (24c, 24e, and 24f) are disposed in the opening portion of the slit portion 310a.
  • the connection member insertion portion 310b is an example of the “first opening portion” in the present invention
  • the slit portion 310a is an example of the “second opening portion” in the present invention.
  • a lid 39 is attached to the bottom surface inside the main body 31 of the terminal box 3 so as to cover the opening 310 for introduction.
  • the lid portion 39 is made of a resin member.
  • an injection opening 390 for injecting the adhesive 4 has a predetermined interval along the X direction at a position corresponding to the four introduction openings 310. Four are provided apart.
  • the injection opening 390 is provided so as to penetrate from the lower surface to the upper surface of the lid 39.
  • the injection opening 390 is connected to the introduction opening 310 in a plan view with the lid 39 attached to the bottom surface inside the terminal box 3.
  • the injection opening 390 is fitted with a nozzle 6 (see FIGS. 17 and 18) having a circular (conical) tip that is a device for injecting the adhesive 4.
  • the plane area of the injection opening 390 is configured to be smaller than the plane area of the introduction opening 310.
  • the diameter D (see FIG. 7) of the injection opening 390 is smaller than the width W2 of the connection member insertion part 310b of the introduction opening 310.
  • the injection opening 390 and the introduction opening 310 constitute the “adhesion opening” of the present invention. That is, in this embodiment, four bonding openings are provided.
  • the lid portion 39 is provided with three notches 391b, 391c, and 391d.
  • the notches 391b, 391c, and 391d are provided so as to correspond to the connection members 24b, 24c, and 24f disposed in the slit 310a, respectively.
  • the notch portions 391b (391c and 391d) are arranged in the slit portion 310a of the introduction opening 310 with the lid portion 39 attached to the bottom surface inside the main body portion 31 of the terminal box 3.
  • the connecting member 24b (24c and 24f) is formed into a shape that fits.
  • a double-sided tape 5 is provided between the lower surface of the main body 31 of the terminal box 3 and the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2.
  • the double-sided tape 5 is affixing tape for affixing the lower surface of the main body 31 of the terminal box 3 to the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2 and affixing the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2 to the lower surface of the main body 31 of the terminal box 3. It is.
  • the double-sided tape 5 is disposed so as to surround the bonding openings (the introduction opening 310 and the injection opening 390) as viewed in a plan view. Specifically, as shown by the hatched portion in FIG. 11, the double-sided tape 5 is circumferentially arranged on the peripheral edge of the lower surface of the main body 31 of the terminal box 3.
  • the double-sided tape 5 is an example of the “seal member” in the present invention.
  • an opening for bonding (opening opening 310 for introduction) is provided from the inside of the terminal box 3 between the lower surface of the main body 31 of the terminal box 3 and the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2.
  • the adhesive 4 is filled through the injection opening 390).
  • the adhesive 4 includes an inner surface of the injection opening 390 (see the hatched portion in FIG. 7, see FIGS. 8 and 9), a lower surface of the lid portion 39 (see FIGS. 8 to 10), The inner surface of the opening 310 for introduction (see FIGS. 8 to 10), the lower surface of the main body 31 of the terminal box 3 (see the shaded portions in FIGS. 8 to 10 and 11), and the inner surface of the double-sided tape 5 (see FIG.
  • the space formed by the shaded portions in FIGS. 8 and 11 and the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2 is filled.
  • the adhesive 4 extends from the solar cell panel 2 side of the introduction opening 310 to the inside of the terminal box 3 through the introduction opening 310 and the injection opening 390. It is filled until it rises.
  • the adhesive 4 is different from the connection member difference of the introduction opening 310 in a state where the connection members 24 b (24 c, 24 e and 24 f) are arranged in the slit part 310 a of the introduction opening 310. It is comprised so that the insertion part 310b may be filled.
  • a solar cell panel 2 including a front surface side cover 21, a back surface side cover 22, a solar cell group 24 including solar cells 23, a filler 25, a metal frame 26, and the like is prepared.
  • Connection members 24b, 24c, 24e, and 24f are led out from the back surface side cover 22 of the solar cell panel 2.
  • the double-sided tape 5 is affixed to the periphery of the lower surface of the main body 31 of the terminal box 3 in a circumferential shape. In this state, it arrange
  • the connection members 24 b, 24 c, 24 e and 24 f are inserted into the introduction opening 310. At this time, as shown in FIGS.
  • connection member 24b (24c, 24e, and 24f) is inserted into the connection member insertion portion 310b of the introduction opening 310, and then the connection member 24b in the arrow A direction. (24c, 24e and 24f) are slid to move to the slit portion 310a of the introduction opening 310.
  • the terminal box 3 and the solar cell panel 2 are temporarily fixed by the adhesive force of the double-sided tape 5 by pressing the lower surface of the main body 31 of the terminal box 3 against the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2.
  • the cover part 39 is attached inside the main-body part 31 of the terminal box 3 so that the opening part 310 for introduction may be covered.
  • the connecting member 24b (24c and 24f) disposed in the slit portion 310a of the introduction opening 310 is fitted into the notch portion 391b (391c and 391d) of the lid portion 39.
  • the tip of the nozzle 6 of the instrument for injecting the adhesive 4 into the injection opening 390 of the lid 39 is inserted so as to completely block the injection opening 390.
  • the adhesive 4 is filled between the lower surface of the terminal box 3 and the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2 from the inside of the terminal box 3 via the bonding openings (injection opening 390 and introduction opening 310). .
  • the adhesive 4 is injected into a space formed by the lower surface of the main body 31, the inner surface of the double-sided tape 5, and the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2.
  • the operation of injecting the adhesive 4 is performed until the adhesive 4 rises from the injection opening 390 to the inside of the terminal box 3 (see FIGS. 8 and 9).
  • each of the terminals 33a to 36a of the terminal blocks 33 to 36 of the terminal box 3 and the tips of the connecting members 24b, 24c, 24e and 24f introduced into the terminal box 3 are electrically connected by soldering. Connecting. And the adhesive agent 4 is hardened by leaving it to stand for a predetermined period. Thereby, the terminal box 3 and the solar cell panel 2 are fixed, and the solar cell module 1 is completed.
  • the terminal box 3 by providing the terminal box 3 with the bonding openings (the introduction opening 310 and the injection opening 390) penetrating from the inside of the terminal box 3 to the lower surface, After the lower surface is arranged on the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2, the lower surface of the terminal box 3 and the solar cell panel 2 are connected from the inside of the terminal box 3 through the bonding openings (introduction opening 310 and injection opening 390).
  • the adhesive 4 can be filled between the upper surface. Accordingly, the adhesive 4 can be filled while adjusting the filling amount of the adhesive 4 while confirming that the adhesive 4 does not protrude outside the terminal box 3, and therefore, a smaller amount of adhesive than in the prior art. 4, it is possible to ensure a bonding area equivalent to the conventional one.
  • the adhesive 4 can be filled so that the adhesive 4 does not protrude, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a work burden for removing the protruded adhesive 4. As a result, it is possible to reliably bond the terminal box 3 and the solar cell panel 2 while suppressing waste of the adhesive 4 and improving workability.
  • the bonding opening is configured to include 310.
  • the lid 39 provided to cover the introduction opening 310 is provided in the terminal box 3, and the injection opening 390 for injecting the adhesive 4 is provided as the lid. 39 is provided so as to penetrate from the lower surface to the upper surface, and the opening for introduction 310 and the opening for injection 390 constitute an opening for bonding.
  • the introduction opening 310 is covered with the lid 39 provided with the injection opening 390 set to an appropriate size to match the size of the nozzle 6.
  • the adhesive 4 can be prevented from overflowing from the bonding openings (the introduction opening 310 and the injection opening 390).
  • the adhesive 4 can be easily filled between the lower surface of the terminal box 3 and the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2 via the bonding openings (the introduction opening 310 and the injection opening 390).
  • the plane area of the injection opening 390 is made smaller than the plane area of the introduction opening 310.
  • the adhesive 4 can be easily prevented from overflowing from the bonding openings (the introduction opening 310 and the injection opening 390).
  • the adhesive 4 can be more easily filled between the lower surface of the terminal box 3 and the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2 through the bonding openings (the introduction opening 310 and the injection opening 390). it can.
  • the injection opening 390 is formed to have a circular shape when seen in a plan view.
  • the introduction opening 310 is configured by the connection member insertion portion 310b and the slit portion 310a having an opening width smaller than the opening width of the connection member insertion portion 310b.
  • the connecting member insertion portion 310b is filled with the adhesive 4 in a state where the connecting members 24b, 24c, 24e, and 24f are arranged in the slit portion 310a.
  • the connecting members 24b, 24c, 24e, and 24f can be arranged in the slit portion 310a. That is, since the connection members 24b, 24c, 24e, and 24f can be prevented from hindering the filling of the adhesive 4, the adhesive 4 can be easily filled through the bonding opening (connecting member insertion portion 310b). can do.
  • connection member insertion portion 310b and the slit portion 310a are formed so as to be continuous with each other, and also in a direction (X direction) orthogonal to the penetration direction of the introduction opening 310. To extend. If the connection member insertion portion 310b and the slit portion 310a are formed in this way, the connection members 24b, 24c, 24e, and 24f inserted into the connection member insertion portion 310b can be easily slid to the slit portion 310a. .
  • the notch portions 391b, 391c, and 391d are provided in the lid portion 39 so as to correspond to the connection members 24b, 24c, and 24f arranged in the slit portion 310a.
  • the connection members 24b, 24c and 24f are arranged in the notches 391b, 391c and 391d, so that the adhesive is not obstructed by the connection members 24b, 24c and 24f. Since the injection
  • connection members 24b, 24c, and 24f disposed in the slit portion 310a of the introduction opening 310 are fitted in the state where the lid portion 39 covers the introduction opening 310.
  • Cutout portions 391b, 391c, and 391d are formed in a shape to be inserted. If the notches 391b, 391c, and 391d are formed in this way, the connecting members 24b, 24c, and 24f are fitted and fixed to the notches 391b, 391c, and 391d when the adhesive 4 is injected. Therefore, workability can be further improved.
  • the lid 39 covers the introduction opening 310, and the connection members 24b, 24c, and 24f are fitted into the notches 391b, 391c, and 391d.
  • the injection opening 390 is disposed at a position corresponding to the connection member insertion part 310b of the introduction opening 310. If the injection opening 390 is arranged in this manner, the adhesive 4 is passed through the injection opening 390, unlike the case where the injection opening 390 is arranged at a position corresponding to the slit 310a of the introduction opening 310. Therefore, workability can be further improved.
  • the lower surface of the terminal box 3 and the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2 so as to surround the bonding openings (the introduction opening 310 and the injection opening 390) in plan view.
  • a double-sided tape 5 is provided between the two.
  • the adhesive 4 can be more reliably suppressed from protruding from the terminal box 3 by the double-sided tape 5
  • the work load for removing the protruding adhesive 4 is more reliably suppressed. Can do.
  • operativity can be improved more.
  • the double-sided tape 5 is a tape for application. If comprised in this way, it can suppress that arrangement
  • a plurality (four) of the bonding openings are provided.
  • the bonding opening is provided. Since the plurality of (four) portions 390) are provided, the adhesive 4 can be efficiently filled between the lower surface of the terminal box 3 and the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2.
  • the bonding openings (the introduction openings 310 and the injection openings) from the solar cell panel 2 side of the bonding openings (the introduction openings 310 and the injection openings 390).
  • the adhesive 4 is filled until it rises to the inner side of the terminal box 3 via the part 390).
  • the adhesive 4 is sufficiently filled between the lower surface of the terminal box 3 and the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2 by performing the filling operation of the adhesive material 4 until the adhesive 4 rises to the inner side of the terminal box 3. can do.
  • the amount of the adhesive 4 can be appropriately managed so as to be constant.
  • an opening formed by an introduction opening and an injection opening is used as the bonding opening of the present invention
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • an opening provided separately from the introduction opening and the injection opening so as to penetrate from the inside of the terminal box to the bottom surface may be used.
  • the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, it is not necessary to provide a lid that covers the introduction opening.
  • the sealing member is provided so as to surround the bonding opening between the lower surface of the terminal box and the upper surface of the solar cell panel, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In the present invention, the seal member may not be provided.
  • the sealing member of the present invention is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this.
  • an adhesive member such as a single-sided tape
  • a non-adhesive member such as a sponge
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the number of bonding openings may be 3 or less, or 5 or more.

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The disclosed solar cell module is provided with a solar cell panel and a terminal box that is bonded to the solar cell panel with an adhesive agent therebetween. The terminal box contains an opening that is for the adhesive agent and that penetrates from the inside of the terminal box to the bottom surface thereof, and the adhesive agent fills the space from the inside of the terminal box to the space between the bottom surface of the terminal box and the upper surface of the solar cell panel via the opening for the adhesive agent.

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太陽電池モジュールおよびその製造方法Solar cell module and manufacturing method thereof
 本発明は、太陽電池モジュールおよびその製造方法に関し、特に、太陽電池パネルおよび端子ボックスを備えた太陽電池モジュールおよびその製造方法に関する。 The present invention relates to a solar cell module and a manufacturing method thereof, and more particularly to a solar cell module including a solar cell panel and a terminal box and a manufacturing method thereof.
 従来、太陽電池パネルおよび端子ボックスを備えた太陽電池モジュールが知られている。このような太陽電池モジュールは、たとえば、特開2006-148176号公報に開示されている。 Conventionally, a solar cell module including a solar cell panel and a terminal box is known. Such a solar cell module is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-148176.
 上記特開2006-148176号公報には、太陽電池パネルに接着剤を介して端子ボックスが接着された太陽電池モジュールが開示されている。この特開2006-148176号公報では、端子ボックスの下面に接着剤を塗布した後に、端子ボックスの接着剤が塗布された下面を太陽電池パネルの裏面(上面)に押し付けることにより、端子ボックスと太陽電池パネルとを接着している。 JP-A-2006-148176 discloses a solar cell module in which a terminal box is bonded to a solar cell panel via an adhesive. In this Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-148176, after applying an adhesive to the lower surface of the terminal box, the lower surface of the terminal box applied with the adhesive is pressed against the back surface (upper surface) of the solar cell panel. The battery panel is bonded.
特開2006-148176号公報JP 2006-148176 A
 しかしながら、上記特開2006-148176号公報では、端子ボックスと太陽電池パネルとを確実に接着したい場合、接着面積を大きくするために、端子ボックスの下面の全域に行き渡るように多量の接着剤を端子ボックスに塗布しておく必要がある。この場合、端子ボックスを太陽電池パネルに押し付けると、余分な接着剤が端子ボックスからはみ出すので、その分、接着剤が無駄になるとともに、はみ出した接着剤を除去する作業が必要になるので、作業性が低下するという問題点がある。 However, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-148176, when it is desired to securely bond the terminal box and the solar cell panel, a large amount of adhesive is applied to the entire bottom surface of the terminal box so as to increase the bonding area. Must be applied to the box. In this case, when the terminal box is pressed against the solar cell panel, excess adhesive protrudes from the terminal box, so that the adhesive is wasted, and work to remove the protruding adhesive is required. There is a problem that the performance is lowered.
 この発明は、上記のような課題を解決するためになされたものであり、この発明の1つの目的は、接着剤が無駄になるのを抑制するとともに作業性を向上させながら、端子ボックスと太陽電池パネルとを確実に接着することが可能な太陽電池モジュールおよびその製造方法を提供することである。 The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and one object of the present invention is to suppress the waste of the adhesive and improve the workability, while improving the workability. A solar cell module capable of reliably bonding a battery panel and a method for manufacturing the solar cell module are provided.
 上記目的を達成するために、この発明の第1の局面による太陽電池モジュールは、太陽電池パネルと、太陽電池パネルに対して接着剤を介して接着される端子ボックスとを備え、端子ボックスは、端子ボックスの内部から下面まで貫通する接着用開口部を含み、端子ボックスの内部から接着用開口部を介して端子ボックスの下面と太陽電池パネルの上面との間に接着剤が充填されている。 To achieve the above object, a solar cell module according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a solar cell panel and a terminal box bonded to the solar cell panel via an adhesive, An adhesive opening penetrating from the inside of the terminal box to the lower surface is included, and an adhesive is filled between the lower surface of the terminal box and the upper surface of the solar cell panel through the adhesive opening from the inside of the terminal box.
 この発明の第2の局面による太陽電池モジュールの製造方法は、太陽電池パネルと、太陽電池パネルに対して接着剤を介して接着される端子ボックスとを備え、端子ボックスは、端子ボックスの内部から下面まで貫通する接着用開口部を含む、太陽電池モジュールの製造方法であって、端子ボックスの下面を太陽電池パネルの上面に配置する工程と、端子ボックスの内部から接着用開口部を介して端子ボックスの下面と太陽電池パネルの上面との間に接着剤を充填する工程とを備える。 A method for manufacturing a solar cell module according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a solar cell panel and a terminal box bonded to the solar cell panel via an adhesive, and the terminal box is formed from the inside of the terminal box. A method for manufacturing a solar cell module including an opening for bonding that penetrates to a lower surface, the step of arranging the lower surface of the terminal box on the upper surface of the solar cell panel, and a terminal from the inside of the terminal box via the bonding opening Filling an adhesive between the lower surface of the box and the upper surface of the solar cell panel.
 この発明の第1の局面による太陽電池モジュールおよび第2の局面による太陽電池モジュールの製造方法によれば、端子ボックスの下面を太陽電池パネルの上面に配置した後に、端子ボックスの内部から接着用開口部を介して端子ボックスの下面と太陽電池パネルの上面との間に接着剤を充填することができる。これにより、接着剤が端子ボックスの外側にはみ出さないように確認しながら接着剤の充填量を調整しながら接着剤の充填を行うことができるので、従来よりも少量の接着剤により、従来と同等の接着面積を確保することができる。また、接着剤が端子ボックスの外側にはみ出さないように接着剤の充填を行うことができる分、はみ出した接着剤を除去するための作業負担が発生するのを抑制することができる。その結果、接着剤が無駄になるのを抑制するとともに作業性を向上させながら、端子ボックスと太陽電池パネルとを確実に接着することができる。 According to the solar cell module according to the first aspect of the present invention and the method for manufacturing the solar cell module according to the second aspect, after the lower surface of the terminal box is disposed on the upper surface of the solar cell panel, the bonding opening is opened from the inside of the terminal box. An adhesive can be filled between the lower surface of the terminal box and the upper surface of the solar cell panel via the portion. As a result, the adhesive can be filled while adjusting the filling amount of the adhesive while confirming that the adhesive does not protrude outside the terminal box. An equivalent adhesion area can be secured. Moreover, since the adhesive can be filled so that the adhesive does not protrude to the outside of the terminal box, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a work burden for removing the protruded adhesive. As a result, it is possible to reliably bond the terminal box and the solar cell panel while suppressing waste of the adhesive and improving workability.
本発明の一実施形態による太陽電池モジュールの全体構造を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of the solar cell module by one Embodiment of this invention. 図1に示した太陽電池モジュールの表面を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the surface of the solar cell module shown in FIG. 図1に示した太陽電池モジュールの裏面を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the back surface of the solar cell module shown in FIG. 図1に示した太陽電池モジュールのY方向に沿った模式的な断面図である。It is typical sectional drawing along the Y direction of the solar cell module shown in FIG. 本発明の一実施形態による端子ボックスを示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the terminal box by one Embodiment of this invention. 図5に示した端子ボックスの蓋部材を除いた状態を示す平面図である。It is a top view which shows the state except the cover member of the terminal box shown in FIG. 図6に示した端子ボックスの内部に設けられている接着用開口部と蓋部とを示す拡大平面図である。It is an enlarged plan view which shows the opening part for adhesion | attachment provided in the inside of the terminal box shown in FIG. 6, and a cover part. 図6の50-50線に沿った断面図である。FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 50-50 in FIG. 図7の51-51線に沿った断面図である。FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 51-51 in FIG. 図7の52-52線に沿った断面図である。FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 52-52 in FIG. 図5に示した端子ボックスの下面を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the lower surface of the terminal box shown in FIG. 本発明の一実施形態による端子ボックスの下面を太陽電池パネルの上面に配置する工程を説明するための斜視図である。It is a perspective view for demonstrating the process of arrange | positioning the lower surface of the terminal box by one Embodiment of this invention on the upper surface of a solar cell panel. 本発明の一実施形態による端子ボックスの下面を太陽電池パネルの上面に配置する工程を説明するための分解斜視図である。It is a disassembled perspective view for demonstrating the process of arrange | positioning the lower surface of the terminal box by one Embodiment of this invention on the upper surface of a solar cell panel. 本発明の一実施形態による端子ボックスの下面を太陽電池パネルの上面に配置する工程を説明するための拡大平面図である。It is an enlarged plan view for demonstrating the process of arrange | positioning the lower surface of the terminal box by one Embodiment of this invention on the upper surface of a solar cell panel. 図14の53-53線に沿った断面図である。FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 53-53 in FIG. 本発明の一実施形態による端子ボックスの下面を太陽電池パネルの上面に配置する工程を説明するための分解斜視図である。It is a disassembled perspective view for demonstrating the process of arrange | positioning the lower surface of the terminal box by one Embodiment of this invention on the upper surface of a solar cell panel. 本発明の一実施形態による端子ボックスの下面と太陽電池パネルの上面との間に接着剤を充填する工程を説明するための拡大断面図である。It is an expanded sectional view for demonstrating the process of filling an adhesive agent between the lower surface of the terminal box by one Embodiment of this invention, and the upper surface of a solar cell panel. 本発明の一実施形態による端子ボックスの下面と太陽電池パネルの上面との間に接着剤を充填する工程を説明するための断面図である。It is sectional drawing for demonstrating the process of filling an adhesive agent between the lower surface of the terminal box by one Embodiment of this invention, and the upper surface of a solar cell panel.
 以下、本発明の実施形態を図面に基づいて説明する。 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
 まず、図1~図11を参照して、本発明の一実施形態による太陽電池モジュール1の構造を説明する。 First, the structure of a solar cell module 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
 図1に示すように、本発明の第1実施形態による太陽電池モジュール1は、板状の太陽電池パネル2と、太陽電池パネル2の裏面(受光面と反対側の面)側に固定された端子ボックス3とを備えている。太陽電池パネル2は、図4に示すように、白板強化ガラスなどの透明な部材からなる表面側カバー21と、ポリエチレンテレフタレート(PET)などの樹脂フィルムを含む耐候性の裏面側カバー22と、表面側カバー21と裏面側カバー22との間に配置され、電気的に直列接続されている複数の太陽電池23からなる太陽電池群24と、表面側カバー21(裏面側カバー22)と太陽電池23との間に設けられる充填材25と、アルミニウムなどからなる金属製枠体26とから構成されている。また、端子ボックス3は、太陽電池パネル2の太陽電池23(太陽電池群24)において発電された電気を集電するために設けられている。端子ボックス3は、太陽電池パネル2の裏面側カバー22の表面(以下、太陽電池パネル2の「上面」とする。)上に接着剤4(図7~図11参照)を介して接着されることにより固定されている。なお、接着剤4は、たとえばシリコーン樹脂またはエポキシ樹脂などの接着性樹脂を含む。 As shown in FIG. 1, the solar cell module 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is fixed to the plate-like solar cell panel 2 and the back surface (surface opposite to the light receiving surface) side of the solar cell panel 2. And a terminal box 3. As shown in FIG. 4, the solar cell panel 2 includes a surface-side cover 21 made of a transparent member such as white plate tempered glass, a weather-resistant back-side cover 22 including a resin film such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and a surface. A solar cell group 24 composed of a plurality of solar cells 23 arranged between the side cover 21 and the back side cover 22 and electrically connected in series, a front side cover 21 (back side cover 22), and a solar cell 23 And a metal frame 26 made of aluminum or the like. The terminal box 3 is provided to collect electricity generated in the solar cell 23 (solar cell group 24) of the solar cell panel 2. The terminal box 3 is adhered to the surface of the back surface side cover 22 of the solar cell panel 2 (hereinafter referred to as the “upper surface” of the solar cell panel 2) via an adhesive 4 (see FIGS. 7 to 11). It is fixed by. The adhesive 4 includes an adhesive resin such as a silicone resin or an epoxy resin.
 図2に示すように、太陽電池23の表面には、X方向に延びる複数のフィンガー電極23aが設けられている。また、図3に示すように、太陽電池23の裏面には、複数のフィンガー電極23bが設けられている。また、互いに隣接する太陽電池23のうちの一方の太陽電池23のフィンガー電極23aと、他方の太陽電池23のフィンガー電極23bとが、半田めっきされた銅線などからなる導電線24aによって電気的に接続されている。導電線24aによって複数(第1実施形態では、4つ)の太陽電池23がY方向に直列に接続されることにより太陽電池群24が構成されている。 2, a plurality of finger electrodes 23 a extending in the X direction are provided on the surface of the solar cell 23. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of finger electrodes 23 b are provided on the back surface of the solar cell 23. In addition, the finger electrode 23a of one solar cell 23 and the finger electrode 23b of the other solar cell 23 among the solar cells 23 adjacent to each other are electrically connected by a conductive wire 24a made of a solder-plated copper wire or the like. It is connected. A solar cell group 24 is configured by connecting a plurality (four in the first embodiment) of solar cells 23 in series in the Y direction by the conductive wires 24a.
 図2および図3に示すように、太陽電池群24は、複数(本実施形態では、6つ)設けられている。複数の太陽電池群24は、X方向に互いに並列に配置されている。そして、図2における矢印X1方向の端部の列を1列目とした場合、2列目および3列目の太陽電池群24の矢印Y1方向側の端部に配置された太陽電池23は、導電線24aと、L字状の接続部材24bとによって、電気的に接続されている。4列目および5列目の太陽電池群24の矢印Y1方向側の端部に配置された太陽電池23は、導電線24aと、L字状の接続部材24cとによって電気的に接続されている。1列目および2列目の太陽電池群24の矢印Y2方向側の端部に配置された太陽電池23、3列目および4列目の太陽電池群24の矢印Y2方向側の端部に配置された太陽電池23、および、5列目および6列目の太陽電池群24の矢印Y2方向側の端部に配置された太陽電池23は、それぞれ、導電線24aと、接続部材24dとによって電気的に接続されている。このように、複数の太陽電池群24は、接続部材24b、24cおよび24dを介して電気的に直列に接続されている。この電気的に直列に接続された太陽電池群24のうち、終端に位置する太陽電池23(1列目および6列目の太陽電池群24の矢印Y1方向の端部に位置する太陽電池23)には、それぞれ、L字状の接続部材24eおよび24fが接続されている。また、接続部材24b、24c、24d、24eおよび24fと、太陽電池群24のY方向の端部に位置する太陽電池23のフィンガー電極23aまたは23bとは、それぞれ、導電線24aによって電気的に接続されている。 As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a plurality (six in this embodiment) of solar cell groups 24 are provided. The plurality of solar cell groups 24 are arranged in parallel to each other in the X direction. And when the column of the edge part of the arrow X1 direction in FIG. 2 is made into the 1st line, the solar cell 23 arrange | positioned at the edge part of the arrow Y1 direction side of the solar cell group 24 of the 2nd line and the 3rd line, The conductive wire 24a and the L-shaped connecting member 24b are electrically connected. The solar cells 23 arranged at the end of the fourth row and fifth row solar cell groups 24 on the arrow Y1 direction side are electrically connected by a conductive wire 24a and an L-shaped connecting member 24c. . Arranged at the end of the solar cell group 24 in the first row and the second row on the arrow Y2 direction side, on the end of the third row and fourth row solar cell group 24 on the arrow Y2 direction side. The solar cells 23 arranged and the solar cells 23 arranged at the ends of the fifth row and sixth row solar cell groups 24 on the arrow Y2 direction side are electrically connected by the conductive wires 24a and the connection members 24d, respectively. Connected. Thus, the plurality of solar cell groups 24 are electrically connected in series via the connection members 24b, 24c, and 24d. Among the solar cell groups 24 electrically connected in series, the solar cell 23 located at the terminal (the solar cell 23 located at the end of the first row and sixth row solar cell groups 24 in the arrow Y1 direction). Are connected to L-shaped connecting members 24e and 24f, respectively. In addition, the connection members 24b, 24c, 24d, 24e, and 24f are electrically connected to the finger electrodes 23a or 23b of the solar cell 23 located at the end of the solar cell group 24 in the Y direction by the conductive wires 24a. Has been.
 また、図4に示すように、L字状の接続部材24b、接続部材24c、接続部材24eおよび接続部材24fは、それぞれ、裏面側カバー22の切欠き22aを介して太陽電池パネル2の外側に導出されている。これらの接続部材24b、24c、24eおよび24fのそれぞれの先端部は、端子ボックス3内の後述する端子台33、34、35および36と電気的に接続されている。 Moreover, as shown in FIG. 4, the L-shaped connecting member 24b, connecting member 24c, connecting member 24e, and connecting member 24f are respectively connected to the outside of the solar cell panel 2 through the notches 22a of the back surface side cover 22. Has been derived. The front ends of these connecting members 24b, 24c, 24e and 24f are electrically connected to terminal blocks 33, 34, 35 and 36, which will be described later, in the terminal box 3.
 図5および図6に示すように、端子ボックス3は、箱状の樹脂製の本体部31と、樹脂製の蓋部材32と、本体部31の内部に設置され、接続部材24b、24c、24eおよび24fとそれぞれ接続される4つの端子台33、34、35および36(図6参照)と、外部接続ケーブル37とを含んでいる。本体部31および蓋部材32は、平面的に見て矩形状に形成されている。端子台33、34、35および36のそれぞれは、端子33a、34a、35aおよび36aを有している。端子33a、34a、35aおよび36aは、端子台33、34、35および36を介して外部接続ケーブル37に接続されている。また、互いに隣接する端子台同士(端子台33および端子台34、端子台33および端子台35、端子台34および端子台36)は、それぞれ、バイパスダイオード38a、38bおよび38cを介して接続されている。 As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the terminal box 3 is installed inside the box-shaped resin main body 31, the resin lid member 32, and the main body 31, and the connection members 24 b, 24 c, 24 e. And four terminal blocks 33, 34, 35 and 36 (see FIG. 6) connected to 24f and 24f, respectively, and an external connection cable 37. The main body 31 and the lid member 32 are formed in a rectangular shape when seen in a plan view. Each of the terminal blocks 33, 34, 35 and 36 has terminals 33a, 34a, 35a and 36a. The terminals 33a, 34a, 35a and 36a are connected to the external connection cable 37 via the terminal blocks 33, 34, 35 and 36. The terminal blocks adjacent to each other (terminal block 33 and terminal block 34, terminal block 33 and terminal block 35, terminal block 34 and terminal block 36) are connected via bypass diodes 38a, 38b and 38c, respectively. Yes.
 ここで、本実施形態では、図6~図11に示すように、端子ボックス3の本体部31の内部の底面には、太陽電池パネル2の太陽電池23(太陽電池群24)に電気的に接続された接続部材24b、24c、24eおよび24fを端子ボックス3の本体部31内に導入するための導入用開口部310が形成されている。導入用開口部310は、端子ボックス3の底面を上面から仮面まで貫通するように形成されている。また、導入用開口部310は、4つの接続部材24b、24c、24eおよび24fに対応するようにX方向に沿って所定の間隔を隔てて4つ設けられている。また、導入用開口部310は、図7に示すように、平面的に見てスリット状の開口からなるスリット部310aと、矩形形状の開口からなる接続部材差込部310bとにより構成されている。これらのスリット部310aと接続部材差込部310bとは、平面的に見て、矢印Y2方向側の端辺が互いに連続するように形成されているとともに、X方向(導入用開口部310の貫通方向と直交する方向)に延びるように形成されている。スリット部310aは、接続部材24b(24c、24eおよび24f)の厚みと略同一の開口幅(Y方向の幅)W1(図7および図14参照)を有している。また、スリット部310aの開口幅W1は、接続部材差込部310bの開口幅W2より小さくなるように構成されている。このスリット部310aの開口部分内に、接続部材24b(24c、24eおよび24f)が配置されている。なお、接続部材差込部310bは、本発明の「第1の開口部分」の一例であり、スリット部310aは、本発明の「第2の開口部分」の一例である。 Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 11, the bottom surface inside the main body 31 of the terminal box 3 is electrically connected to the solar cell 23 (solar cell group 24) of the solar cell panel 2. An introduction opening 310 for introducing the connected connection members 24b, 24c, 24e and 24f into the main body 31 of the terminal box 3 is formed. The introduction opening 310 is formed so as to penetrate the bottom surface of the terminal box 3 from the upper surface to the temporary surface. Further, four introduction openings 310 are provided at predetermined intervals along the X direction so as to correspond to the four connection members 24b, 24c, 24e, and 24f. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the introduction opening 310 includes a slit portion 310a formed of a slit-like opening in a plan view and a connecting member insertion portion 310b formed of a rectangular-shaped opening. . The slit portion 310a and the connecting member insertion portion 310b are formed so that the ends on the arrow Y2 direction side are continuous with each other in plan view, and the X direction (through the introduction opening portion 310). (Direction perpendicular to the direction). The slit portion 310a has an opening width (width in the Y direction) W1 (see FIGS. 7 and 14) substantially the same as the thickness of the connection member 24b (24c, 24e, and 24f). Moreover, the opening width W1 of the slit part 310a is comprised so that it may become smaller than the opening width W2 of the connection member insertion part 310b. Connection members 24b (24c, 24e, and 24f) are disposed in the opening portion of the slit portion 310a. The connection member insertion portion 310b is an example of the “first opening portion” in the present invention, and the slit portion 310a is an example of the “second opening portion” in the present invention.
 また、図6~図10に示すように、端子ボックス3の本体部31の内部の底面には、導入用開口部310を覆うように蓋部39が取り付けられている。蓋部39は、樹脂部材からなる。また、図6に示すように、蓋部39には、接着剤4を注入するための注入用開口部390が4つの導入用開口部310に対応する位置にX方向に沿って所定の間隔を隔てて4つ設けられている。注入用開口部390は、蓋部39の下面から上面まで貫通するように設けられている。また、図6および図7に示すように、注入用開口部390は、端子ボックス3の内部の底面に蓋部39が取り付けられた状態で、平面的に見て、導入用開口部310の接続部材差込部310bに対応する位置に配置されている。また、注入用開口部390は、後述するように、接着剤4を注入するための器具である円形状(円錐形状)の先端部を有するノズル6(図17および図18参照)が嵌り込むように円形状を有している。また、注入用開口部390の平面積は、導入用開口部310の平面積よりも小さくなるように構成されている。また、注入用開口部390の直径D(図7参照)は、導入用開口部310の接続部材差込部310bの幅W2よりも小さい。この注入用開口部390と導入用開口部310とにより、本発明の「接着用開口部」が構成されている。すなわち、本実施形態では、接着用開口部が4つ設けられている。 Also, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 10, a lid 39 is attached to the bottom surface inside the main body 31 of the terminal box 3 so as to cover the opening 310 for introduction. The lid portion 39 is made of a resin member. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, in the lid portion 39, an injection opening 390 for injecting the adhesive 4 has a predetermined interval along the X direction at a position corresponding to the four introduction openings 310. Four are provided apart. The injection opening 390 is provided so as to penetrate from the lower surface to the upper surface of the lid 39. Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the injection opening 390 is connected to the introduction opening 310 in a plan view with the lid 39 attached to the bottom surface inside the terminal box 3. It arrange | positions in the position corresponding to the member insertion part 310b. Further, as will be described later, the injection opening 390 is fitted with a nozzle 6 (see FIGS. 17 and 18) having a circular (conical) tip that is a device for injecting the adhesive 4. Has a circular shape. Further, the plane area of the injection opening 390 is configured to be smaller than the plane area of the introduction opening 310. Further, the diameter D (see FIG. 7) of the injection opening 390 is smaller than the width W2 of the connection member insertion part 310b of the introduction opening 310. The injection opening 390 and the introduction opening 310 constitute the “adhesion opening” of the present invention. That is, in this embodiment, four bonding openings are provided.
 また、図6および図7に示すように、蓋部39には、3つの切欠き部391b、391cおよび391dが設けられている。切欠き部391b、391cおよび391dは、それぞれ、スリット部310aに配置された接続部材24b、24cおよび24fに対応するように設けられている。具体的には、切欠き部391b(391cおよび391d)は、端子ボックス3の本体部31の内部の底面に蓋部39が取り付けられた状態で、導入用開口部310のスリット部310aに配置された接続部材24b(24cおよび24f)が嵌り込むような形状に形成されている。 Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the lid portion 39 is provided with three notches 391b, 391c, and 391d. The notches 391b, 391c, and 391d are provided so as to correspond to the connection members 24b, 24c, and 24f disposed in the slit 310a, respectively. Specifically, the notch portions 391b (391c and 391d) are arranged in the slit portion 310a of the introduction opening 310 with the lid portion 39 attached to the bottom surface inside the main body portion 31 of the terminal box 3. The connecting member 24b (24c and 24f) is formed into a shape that fits.
 また、図8に示すように、端子ボックス3の本体部31の下面と太陽電池パネル2の上面との間には、両面テープ5が設けられている。両面テープ5は、端子ボックス3の本体部31の下面を太陽電池パネル2の上面に貼付するとともに、太陽電池パネル2の上面を端子ボックス3の本体部31の下面に貼付するための貼付用テープである。また、両面テープ5は、平面的に見て接着用開口部(導入用開口部310および注入用開口部390)を取り囲むように配置されている。具体的には、図11の斜線部に示すように、両面テープ5は、端子ボックス3の本体部31の下面の周縁部に周状に配置されている。なお、両面テープ5は、本発明の「シール部材」の一例である。 Further, as shown in FIG. 8, a double-sided tape 5 is provided between the lower surface of the main body 31 of the terminal box 3 and the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2. The double-sided tape 5 is affixing tape for affixing the lower surface of the main body 31 of the terminal box 3 to the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2 and affixing the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2 to the lower surface of the main body 31 of the terminal box 3. It is. Further, the double-sided tape 5 is disposed so as to surround the bonding openings (the introduction opening 310 and the injection opening 390) as viewed in a plan view. Specifically, as shown by the hatched portion in FIG. 11, the double-sided tape 5 is circumferentially arranged on the peripheral edge of the lower surface of the main body 31 of the terminal box 3. The double-sided tape 5 is an example of the “seal member” in the present invention.
 また、図7~図11に示すように、端子ボックス3の本体部31の下面と太陽電池パネル2の上面との間には、端子ボックス3の内部から接着用開口部(導入用開口部310および注入用開口部390)を介して接着剤4が充填されている。具体的には、接着剤4は、注入用開口部390の内側面(図7の網掛け部、図8および図9参照)と、蓋部39の下面(図8~図10参照)と、導入用開口部310の内側面(図8~図10参照)と、端子ボックス3の本体部31の下面(図8~10および図11の網掛け部参照)と、両面テープ5の内側面(図8および図11の網掛け部参照)と、太陽電池パネル2の上面(図8~図10参照)とにより構成される空間内に充填されている。また、接着剤4は、図8および図9に示すように、導入用開口部310の太陽電池パネル2側から導入用開口部310および注入用開口部390を介して端子ボックス3の内部側に盛り上がるまで充填されている。なお、接着剤4は、図10に示すように、導入用開口部310のスリット部310aに接続部材24b(24c、24eおよび24f)が配置された状態で、導入用開口部310の接続部材差込部310bを充填するように構成されている。 Further, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 11, an opening for bonding (opening opening 310 for introduction) is provided from the inside of the terminal box 3 between the lower surface of the main body 31 of the terminal box 3 and the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2. And the adhesive 4 is filled through the injection opening 390). Specifically, the adhesive 4 includes an inner surface of the injection opening 390 (see the hatched portion in FIG. 7, see FIGS. 8 and 9), a lower surface of the lid portion 39 (see FIGS. 8 to 10), The inner surface of the opening 310 for introduction (see FIGS. 8 to 10), the lower surface of the main body 31 of the terminal box 3 (see the shaded portions in FIGS. 8 to 10 and 11), and the inner surface of the double-sided tape 5 (see FIG. The space formed by the shaded portions in FIGS. 8 and 11 and the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2 (see FIGS. 8 to 10) is filled. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the adhesive 4 extends from the solar cell panel 2 side of the introduction opening 310 to the inside of the terminal box 3 through the introduction opening 310 and the injection opening 390. It is filled until it rises. As shown in FIG. 10, the adhesive 4 is different from the connection member difference of the introduction opening 310 in a state where the connection members 24 b (24 c, 24 e and 24 f) are arranged in the slit part 310 a of the introduction opening 310. It is comprised so that the insertion part 310b may be filled.
 次に、図12~図18を参照して、本発明の一実施形態による太陽電池モジュール1の製造方法について説明する。 Next, a method for manufacturing the solar cell module 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
 まず、表面側カバー21、裏面側カバー22、太陽電池23からなる太陽電池群24、充填材25および金属製枠体26などから構成される太陽電池パネル2を準備する。この太陽電池パネル2の裏面側カバー22からは、接続部材24b、24c、24eおよび24fが導出されている。 First, a solar cell panel 2 including a front surface side cover 21, a back surface side cover 22, a solar cell group 24 including solar cells 23, a filler 25, a metal frame 26, and the like is prepared. Connection members 24b, 24c, 24e, and 24f are led out from the back surface side cover 22 of the solar cell panel 2.
 本実施形態では、まず、図12に示すように、端子ボックス3の本体部31の下面の周縁部に、両面テープ5を周状に貼付する。この状態で、端子ボックス3の本体部31の下面を太陽電池パネル2の上面に対向させるように配置する。そして、図13に示すように、接続部材24b、24c、24eおよび24fを導入用開口部310に挿入する。この時、図14および図15に示すように、最初に接続部材24b(24c、24eおよび24f)を導入用開口部310の接続部材差込部310bに差し込んだ後、矢印A方向に接続部材24b(24c、24eおよび24f)をスライドさせることにより、導入用開口部310のスリット部310aに移動させる。 In this embodiment, first, as shown in FIG. 12, the double-sided tape 5 is affixed to the periphery of the lower surface of the main body 31 of the terminal box 3 in a circumferential shape. In this state, it arrange | positions so that the lower surface of the main-body part 31 of the terminal box 3 may be made to oppose the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2. FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 13, the connection members 24 b, 24 c, 24 e and 24 f are inserted into the introduction opening 310. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, first, the connection member 24b (24c, 24e, and 24f) is inserted into the connection member insertion portion 310b of the introduction opening 310, and then the connection member 24b in the arrow A direction. (24c, 24e and 24f) are slid to move to the slit portion 310a of the introduction opening 310.
 そして、端子ボックス3の本体部31の下面を太陽電池パネル2の上面に押し付けることにより、両面テープ5の接着力によって端子ボックス3と太陽電池パネル2とを仮固定する。そして、図16に示すように、蓋部39を導入用開口部310を覆うように端子ボックス3の本体部31の内部に取り付ける。この時、導入用開口部310のスリット部310aに配置された接続部材24b(24cおよび24f)を、蓋部39の切欠き部391b(391cおよび391d)に嵌め込む。 Then, the terminal box 3 and the solar cell panel 2 are temporarily fixed by the adhesive force of the double-sided tape 5 by pressing the lower surface of the main body 31 of the terminal box 3 against the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2. And as shown in FIG. 16, the cover part 39 is attached inside the main-body part 31 of the terminal box 3 so that the opening part 310 for introduction may be covered. At this time, the connecting member 24b (24c and 24f) disposed in the slit portion 310a of the introduction opening 310 is fitted into the notch portion 391b (391c and 391d) of the lid portion 39.
 そして、図17および図18に示すように、蓋部39の注入用開口部390に接着剤4を注入するための器具のノズル6の先端部を注入用開口部390を完全に塞ぐように挿入する。そして、端子ボックス3の内部から接着用開口部(注入用開口部390および導入用開口部310)を介して端子ボックス3の下面と太陽電池パネル2の上面との間に接着剤4を充填する。具体的には、接着剤4を注入するための器具のノズル6の先端から、注入用開口部390の内側面と、蓋部39の下面と、導入用開口部310の内側面と、端子ボックス3の本体部31の下面と、両面テープ5の内側面と、太陽電池パネル2の上面とにより構成される空間内に、接着剤4を注入する。なお、この接着剤4の注入作業は、接着剤4が注入用開口部390から端子ボックス3の内部側に盛り上がる(図8および図9参照)まで行う。 Then, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the tip of the nozzle 6 of the instrument for injecting the adhesive 4 into the injection opening 390 of the lid 39 is inserted so as to completely block the injection opening 390. To do. Then, the adhesive 4 is filled between the lower surface of the terminal box 3 and the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2 from the inside of the terminal box 3 via the bonding openings (injection opening 390 and introduction opening 310). . Specifically, from the tip of the nozzle 6 of the instrument for injecting the adhesive 4, the inner surface of the injection opening 390, the lower surface of the lid 39, the inner surface of the introduction opening 310, and the terminal box The adhesive 4 is injected into a space formed by the lower surface of the main body 31, the inner surface of the double-sided tape 5, and the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2. The operation of injecting the adhesive 4 is performed until the adhesive 4 rises from the injection opening 390 to the inside of the terminal box 3 (see FIGS. 8 and 9).
 この後、端子ボックス3の端子台33~36の端子33a~36aのそれぞれと、端子ボックス3の内部に導入された接続部材24b、24c、24eおよび24fの先端部とを半田付けにより電気的に接続する。そして、所定の期間放置することにより、接着剤4を硬化させる。これにより、端子ボックス3と太陽電池パネル2とが固定され、太陽電池モジュール1が完成する。 Thereafter, each of the terminals 33a to 36a of the terminal blocks 33 to 36 of the terminal box 3 and the tips of the connecting members 24b, 24c, 24e and 24f introduced into the terminal box 3 are electrically connected by soldering. Connecting. And the adhesive agent 4 is hardened by leaving it to stand for a predetermined period. Thereby, the terminal box 3 and the solar cell panel 2 are fixed, and the solar cell module 1 is completed.
 本実施形態では、上記のように、端子ボックス3の内部から下面まで貫通する接着用開口部(導入用開口部310および注入用開口部390)を端子ボックス3に設けることによって、端子ボックス3の下面を太陽電池パネル2の上面に配置した後に、端子ボックス3の内部から接着用開口部(導入用開口部310および注入用開口部390)を介して端子ボックス3の下面と太陽電池パネル2の上面との間に接着剤4を充填することができる。これにより、接着剤4が端子ボックス3の外側にはみ出さないように確認しながら接着剤4の充填量を調整しながら接着剤4の充填を行うことができるので、従来よりも少量の接着剤4により、従来と同等の接着面積を確保することができる。また、接着剤4がはみ出さないように接着剤4の充填を行うことができる分、はみ出した接着剤4を除去するための作業負担が発生するのを抑制することができる。その結果、接着剤4が無駄になるのを抑制するとともに作業性を向上させながら、端子ボックス3と太陽電池パネル2とを確実に接着することができる。 In the present embodiment, as described above, by providing the terminal box 3 with the bonding openings (the introduction opening 310 and the injection opening 390) penetrating from the inside of the terminal box 3 to the lower surface, After the lower surface is arranged on the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2, the lower surface of the terminal box 3 and the solar cell panel 2 are connected from the inside of the terminal box 3 through the bonding openings (introduction opening 310 and injection opening 390). The adhesive 4 can be filled between the upper surface. Accordingly, the adhesive 4 can be filled while adjusting the filling amount of the adhesive 4 while confirming that the adhesive 4 does not protrude outside the terminal box 3, and therefore, a smaller amount of adhesive than in the prior art. 4, it is possible to ensure a bonding area equivalent to the conventional one. In addition, since the adhesive 4 can be filled so that the adhesive 4 does not protrude, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a work burden for removing the protruded adhesive 4. As a result, it is possible to reliably bond the terminal box 3 and the solar cell panel 2 while suppressing waste of the adhesive 4 and improving workability.
 また、本実施形態では、上記のように、太陽電池パネル2の太陽電池23に電気的に接続された接続部材24b、24c、24eおよび24fを端子ボックス2内に導入するための導入用開口部310を含むように接着用開口部を構成する。これにより、導入用開口部310が接着用開口部とは別個に設けられる場合と異なり、端子ボックス3の構造が複雑になるのを抑制することができる。 In the present embodiment, as described above, the introduction opening for introducing the connection members 24b, 24c, 24e, and 24f electrically connected to the solar cell 23 of the solar cell panel 2 into the terminal box 2. The bonding opening is configured to include 310. Thereby, unlike the case where the introduction opening 310 is provided separately from the bonding opening, it is possible to prevent the structure of the terminal box 3 from becoming complicated.
 また、本実施形態では、上記のように、導入用開口部310を覆うように設けられる蓋部39を端子ボックス3に設けるとともに、接着剤4を注入するための注入用開口部390を蓋部39の下面から上面まで貫通するように設け、導入用開口部310と注入用開口部390とにより接着用開口部を構成する。これにより、導入用開口部310が大きい場合にも、ノズル6の大きさに合うような適切な大きさに設定した注入用開口部390が設けられた蓋部39によって導入用開口部310を覆うことにより、接着用開口部(導入用開口部310および注入用開口部390)から接着剤4が溢れるのを抑制することができる。これにより、接着用開口部(導入用開口部310および注入用開口部390)を介して容易に端子ボックス3の下面と太陽電池パネル2の上面との間に接着剤4を充填することができる。 In the present embodiment, as described above, the lid 39 provided to cover the introduction opening 310 is provided in the terminal box 3, and the injection opening 390 for injecting the adhesive 4 is provided as the lid. 39 is provided so as to penetrate from the lower surface to the upper surface, and the opening for introduction 310 and the opening for injection 390 constitute an opening for bonding. Thus, even when the introduction opening 310 is large, the introduction opening 310 is covered with the lid 39 provided with the injection opening 390 set to an appropriate size to match the size of the nozzle 6. Thus, the adhesive 4 can be prevented from overflowing from the bonding openings (the introduction opening 310 and the injection opening 390). Thereby, the adhesive 4 can be easily filled between the lower surface of the terminal box 3 and the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2 via the bonding openings (the introduction opening 310 and the injection opening 390). .
 また、本実施形態では、上記のように、注入用開口部390の平面積を、導入用開口部310の平面積よりも小さくする。これにより、蓋部39によって導入用開口部310を覆うことにより、接着用開口部(導入用開口部310および注入用開口部390)から接着剤4が溢れるのを容易に抑制することができる。その結果、接着用開口部(導入用開口部310および注入用開口部390)を介してより容易に端子ボックス3の下面と太陽電池パネル2の上面との間に接着剤4を充填することができる。 In this embodiment, as described above, the plane area of the injection opening 390 is made smaller than the plane area of the introduction opening 310. Thus, by covering the introduction opening 310 with the lid 39, the adhesive 4 can be easily prevented from overflowing from the bonding openings (the introduction opening 310 and the injection opening 390). As a result, the adhesive 4 can be more easily filled between the lower surface of the terminal box 3 and the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2 through the bonding openings (the introduction opening 310 and the injection opening 390). it can.
 また、本実施形態では、上記のように、注入用開口部390を、平面的に見て円形状を有するように形成する。これにより、円形状(円錐形状)の先端部を有するノズル6を用いて接着剤4を注入する際に、注入用開口部390にノズル6を容易に挿入することができるので、作業性を向上させることができる。 In the present embodiment, as described above, the injection opening 390 is formed to have a circular shape when seen in a plan view. Thereby, when inject | pouring the adhesive agent 4 using the nozzle 6 which has a circular (conical shape) front-end | tip part, since the nozzle 6 can be easily inserted in the opening part 390 for injection, workability | operativity is improved. Can be made.
 また、本実施形態では、上記のように、接続部材差込部310bと、接続部材差込部310bの開口幅よりも小さい開口幅を有するスリット部310aとにより導入用開口部310を構成し、スリット部310aに接続部材24b、24c、24eおよび24fを配置した状態で接続部材差込部310bに接着剤4を充填する。これにより、接着用開口部(接続部材差込部310b)を介して接着剤4を充填する際に、接続部材24b、24c、24eおよび24fをスリット部310aに配置しておくことができる。すなわち、接続部材24b、24c、24eおよび24fが接着剤4の充填を妨げるのを抑制することができるので、接着用開口部(接続部材差込部310b)を介して接着剤4を容易に充填することができる。 Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the introduction opening 310 is configured by the connection member insertion portion 310b and the slit portion 310a having an opening width smaller than the opening width of the connection member insertion portion 310b. The connecting member insertion portion 310b is filled with the adhesive 4 in a state where the connecting members 24b, 24c, 24e, and 24f are arranged in the slit portion 310a. Thus, when the adhesive 4 is filled through the bonding opening (connecting member insertion portion 310b), the connecting members 24b, 24c, 24e, and 24f can be arranged in the slit portion 310a. That is, since the connection members 24b, 24c, 24e, and 24f can be prevented from hindering the filling of the adhesive 4, the adhesive 4 can be easily filled through the bonding opening (connecting member insertion portion 310b). can do.
 また、本実施形態では、上記のように、接続部材差込部310bとスリット部310aとを、互いに連続するように形成するとともに、導入用開口部310の貫通方向と直交する方向(X方向)に延びるように形成する。このように接続部材差込部310bとスリット部310aとを形成すれば、接続部材差込部310bに差し込んだ接続部材24b、24c、24eおよび24fを、容易にスリット部310aにスライドさせることができる。 In the present embodiment, as described above, the connection member insertion portion 310b and the slit portion 310a are formed so as to be continuous with each other, and also in a direction (X direction) orthogonal to the penetration direction of the introduction opening 310. To extend. If the connection member insertion portion 310b and the slit portion 310a are formed in this way, the connection members 24b, 24c, 24e, and 24f inserted into the connection member insertion portion 310b can be easily slid to the slit portion 310a. .
 また、本実施形態では、上記のように、スリット部310aに配置した接続部材24b、24cおよび24fに対応するように、蓋部39に切欠き部391b、391cおよび391dを設ける。これにより、接着剤4の注入作業の際に、接続部材24b、24cおよび24fを切欠き部391b、391cおよび391dに配置することにより、接続部材24b、24cおよび24fに邪魔されることなく接着剤4の注入作業を行うことができるので、作業性を高めることができる。 In the present embodiment, as described above, the notch portions 391b, 391c, and 391d are provided in the lid portion 39 so as to correspond to the connection members 24b, 24c, and 24f arranged in the slit portion 310a. Thus, when the adhesive 4 is injected, the connection members 24b, 24c and 24f are arranged in the notches 391b, 391c and 391d, so that the adhesive is not obstructed by the connection members 24b, 24c and 24f. Since the injection | pouring operation | work of 4 can be performed, workability | operativity can be improved.
 また、本実施形態では、上記のように、蓋部39が導入用開口部310を覆っている状態で、導入用開口部310のスリット部310aに配置された接続部材24b、24cおよび24fが嵌り込むような形状に切欠き部391b、391cおよび391dを形成する。このように切欠き部391b、391cおよび391dを形成すれば、接着剤4の注入作業の際に、接続部材24b、24cおよび24fを切欠き部391b、391cおよび391dに嵌め込んで固定しておくことができるので、作業性をより高めることができる。 In the present embodiment, as described above, the connection members 24b, 24c, and 24f disposed in the slit portion 310a of the introduction opening 310 are fitted in the state where the lid portion 39 covers the introduction opening 310. Cutout portions 391b, 391c, and 391d are formed in a shape to be inserted. If the notches 391b, 391c, and 391d are formed in this way, the connecting members 24b, 24c, and 24f are fitted and fixed to the notches 391b, 391c, and 391d when the adhesive 4 is injected. Therefore, workability can be further improved.
 また、本実施形態では、上記のように、蓋部39が導入用開口部310を覆っている状態で、かつ、接続部材24b、24cおよび24fが切欠き部391b、391cおよび391dに嵌り込んでいる状態で、導入用開口部310の接続部材差込部310bに対応する位置に注入用開口部390を配置する。このように注入用開口部390を配置すれば、注入用開口部390を導入用開口部310のスリット部310aに対応する位置に配置する場合と異なり、接着剤4を注入用開口部390を介して容易に注入することができるので、作業性をさらに高めることができる。 In the present embodiment, as described above, the lid 39 covers the introduction opening 310, and the connection members 24b, 24c, and 24f are fitted into the notches 391b, 391c, and 391d. The injection opening 390 is disposed at a position corresponding to the connection member insertion part 310b of the introduction opening 310. If the injection opening 390 is arranged in this manner, the adhesive 4 is passed through the injection opening 390, unlike the case where the injection opening 390 is arranged at a position corresponding to the slit 310a of the introduction opening 310. Therefore, workability can be further improved.
 また、本実施形態では、上記のように、平面的に見て接着用開口部(導入用開口部310および注入用開口部390)を取り囲むように端子ボックス3の下面と太陽電池パネル2の上面との間に両面テープ5を設ける。これにより、両面テープ5によって端子ボックス3と太陽電池パネル2との界面をシールすることができるので、接着用開口部(導入用開口部310および注入用開口部390)を介して接着剤4を充填する際に、接着剤4が端子ボックス3からはみ出すのをより確実に抑制することができる。その結果、接着剤4が無駄になるのをより抑制することができる。また、両面テープ5によって接着剤4が端子ボックス3からはみ出すのをより確実に抑制することができる分、はみ出した接着剤4を除去するための作業負担が発生するのをより確実に抑制することができる。これにより、作業性をより向上させることができる。 Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the lower surface of the terminal box 3 and the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2 so as to surround the bonding openings (the introduction opening 310 and the injection opening 390) in plan view. A double-sided tape 5 is provided between the two. Thereby, since the interface between the terminal box 3 and the solar cell panel 2 can be sealed by the double-sided tape 5, the adhesive 4 is passed through the bonding openings (the opening 310 for introduction and the opening 390 for injection). When filling, it can suppress more reliably that the adhesive agent 4 protrudes from the terminal box 3. FIG. As a result, waste of the adhesive 4 can be further suppressed. In addition, since the adhesive 4 can be more reliably suppressed from protruding from the terminal box 3 by the double-sided tape 5, the work load for removing the protruding adhesive 4 is more reliably suppressed. Can do. Thereby, workability | operativity can be improved more.
 また、本実施形態では、上記のように、両面テープ5は、貼付用テープである。このように構成すれば、貼付用テープの粘着力により、太陽電池パネル2上の端子ボックス3の配置がずれるのを抑制することができる。その結果、接着用開口部(導入用開口部310および注入用開口部390)を介して端子ボックス3の下面と太陽電池パネル2の上面との間に接着剤4を容易に充填することができる。 In the present embodiment, as described above, the double-sided tape 5 is a tape for application. If comprised in this way, it can suppress that arrangement | positioning of the terminal box 3 on the solar cell panel 2 shifts | deviates by the adhesive force of the tape for sticking. As a result, the adhesive 4 can be easily filled between the lower surface of the terminal box 3 and the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2 through the bonding openings (the introduction opening 310 and the injection opening 390). .
 また、本実施形態では、上記のように、接着用開口部(導入用開口部310および注入用開口部390)を複数(4つ)設けている。このように構成すれば、接着用開口部(導入用開口部310および注入用開口部390)が1つだけ設けられている場合と異なり、接着用開口部(導入用開口部310および注入用開口部390)が複数(4つ)設けられている分、効率よく端子ボックス3の下面と太陽電池パネル2の上面との間に接着剤4を充填することができる。 In the present embodiment, as described above, a plurality (four) of the bonding openings (introduction openings 310 and injection openings 390) are provided. With this configuration, unlike the case where only one bonding opening (introduction opening 310 and injection opening 390) is provided, the bonding opening (introduction opening 310 and injection opening) is provided. Since the plurality of (four) portions 390) are provided, the adhesive 4 can be efficiently filled between the lower surface of the terminal box 3 and the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2.
 また、本実施形態では、上記のように、接着用開口部(導入用開口部310および注入用開口部390)の太陽電池パネル2側から接着用開口部(導入用開口部310および注入用開口部390)を介して端子ボックス3の内部側に盛り上がるまで接着剤4を充填する。このように接着剤4が端子ボックス3の内部側に盛り上がるまで接着材4の充填作業を行うことより、端子ボックス3の下面と太陽電池パネル2の上面との間に接着剤4を十分に充填することができる。また、接着剤4が端子ボックス3の内部側に盛り上がった時点で接着剤4の充填作業を終了すれば、接着剤4の量が一定となるように適正に管理することができる。 In the present embodiment, as described above, the bonding openings (the introduction openings 310 and the injection openings) from the solar cell panel 2 side of the bonding openings (the introduction openings 310 and the injection openings 390). The adhesive 4 is filled until it rises to the inner side of the terminal box 3 via the part 390). Thus, the adhesive 4 is sufficiently filled between the lower surface of the terminal box 3 and the upper surface of the solar cell panel 2 by performing the filling operation of the adhesive material 4 until the adhesive 4 rises to the inner side of the terminal box 3. can do. Further, when the adhesive 4 is filled when the adhesive 4 rises to the inside of the terminal box 3, the amount of the adhesive 4 can be appropriately managed so as to be constant.
 なお、今回開示された実施形態は、すべての点で例示であって制限的なものではないと考えられるべきである。本発明の範囲は、上記した実施形態の説明ではなく特許請求の範囲によって示され、さらに特許請求の範囲と均等の意味および範囲内でのすべての変更が含まれる。 In addition, it should be thought that embodiment disclosed this time is an illustration and restrictive at no points. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the embodiments but by the scope of claims for patent, and further includes all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims for patent.
 たとえば、上記実施形態では、本発明の接着用開口部として、導入用開口部と注入用開口部とにより構成される開口部を用いる例を示したが、本発明はこれに限らない。たとえば、本発明の接着用開口部として、端子ボックスの内部から下面まで貫通するように導入用開口部および注入用開口部とは別個に設けた開口部を用いてもよい。 For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which an opening formed by an introduction opening and an injection opening is used as the bonding opening of the present invention is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as the bonding opening of the present invention, an opening provided separately from the introduction opening and the injection opening so as to penetrate from the inside of the terminal box to the bottom surface may be used.
 また、上記実施形態では、導入用開口部を覆う蓋部を設ける構成を示したが、本発明はこれに限らない。本発明では、導入用開口部を覆う蓋部を設けなくてもよい。 In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the lid for covering the introduction opening is provided is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, it is not necessary to provide a lid that covers the introduction opening.
 また、上記実施形態では、端子ボックスの下面と太陽電池パネルの上面との間に、接着用開口部を取り囲むようにシール部材を設ける構成を示したが、本発明はこれに限らない。本発明では、シール部材を設けなくても良い。 In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the sealing member is provided so as to surround the bonding opening between the lower surface of the terminal box and the upper surface of the solar cell panel is shown, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In the present invention, the seal member may not be provided.
 また、上記実施形態では、本発明のシール部材として両面テープを用いる例を示したが、本発明はこれに限らない。たとえば、本発明のシール部材として、両面テープ以外の粘着部材(片面テープなど)を用いてもよいし、粘着性を有しない部材(スポンジなど)を用いてもよい。 In the above embodiment, the example in which the double-sided tape is used as the sealing member of the present invention is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an adhesive member (such as a single-sided tape) other than a double-sided tape may be used as the seal member of the present invention, or a non-adhesive member (such as a sponge) may be used.
 また、上記実施形態では、接着用開口部を4つ設ける例を示したが、本発明はこれに限らない。本発明では、接着用開口部が3つ以下であってもよいし、5つ以上であってもよい。 In the above embodiment, an example in which four bonding openings are provided has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the number of bonding openings may be 3 or less, or 5 or more.

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  1.  太陽電池パネルと、
     前記太陽電池パネルに対して接着剤を介して接着される端子ボックスとを備え、
     前記端子ボックスは、前記端子ボックスの内部から下面まで貫通する接着用開口部を含み、
     前記端子ボックスの内部から前記接着用開口部を介して前記端子ボックスの下面と前記太陽電池パネルの上面との間に前記接着剤が充填されている、太陽電池モジュール。
    A solar panel,
    A terminal box adhered to the solar cell panel via an adhesive;
    The terminal box includes an adhesive opening penetrating from the inside to the lower surface of the terminal box,
    The solar cell module in which the adhesive is filled between the lower surface of the terminal box and the upper surface of the solar cell panel from the inside of the terminal box through the bonding opening.
  2.  前記接着用開口部は、前記太陽電池パネルに電気的に接続された接続部材を前記端子ボックス内に導入するための導入用開口部を含む、請求項1に記載の太陽電池モジュール。 The solar cell module according to claim 1, wherein the bonding opening includes an introduction opening for introducing a connection member electrically connected to the solar cell panel into the terminal box.
  3.  前記端子ボックスは、前記導入用開口部を覆うように設けられる蓋部を含み、
     前記蓋部は、前記蓋部の下面から上面まで貫通するように設けられ、前記接着剤を注入するための注入用開口部を有し、
     前記接着用開口部は、前記導入用開口部と前記注入用開口部とにより構成されている、請求項2に記載の太陽電池モジュール。
    The terminal box includes a lid provided so as to cover the introduction opening,
    The lid portion is provided so as to penetrate from the lower surface to the upper surface of the lid portion, and has an injection opening for injecting the adhesive,
    The solar cell module according to claim 2, wherein the bonding opening is configured by the introduction opening and the injection opening.
  4.  前記注入用開口部の平面積は、前記導入用開口部の平面積よりも小さい、請求項3に記載の太陽電池モジュール。 The solar cell module according to claim 3, wherein a plane area of the injection opening is smaller than a plane area of the introduction opening.
  5.  前記注入用開口部は、平面的に見て円形状を有するように形成されている、請求項3に記載の太陽電池モジュール。 The solar cell module according to claim 3, wherein the injection opening is formed to have a circular shape when seen in a plan view.
  6.  前記導入用開口部は、第1の開口部分と、前記第1の開口部分の開口幅よりも小さい開口幅を有する第2の開口部分とにより構成されており、
     前記第2の開口部分に前記接続部材が配置された状態で前記第1の開口部分に前記接着剤が充填されている、請求項2に記載の太陽電池モジュール。
    The introduction opening is composed of a first opening portion and a second opening portion having an opening width smaller than the opening width of the first opening portion,
    The solar cell module according to claim 2, wherein the adhesive is filled in the first opening portion in a state where the connection member is disposed in the second opening portion.
  7.  前記第1の開口部分と前記第2の開口部分とは、互いに連続するように形成されているとともに、前記接着用開口部の貫通方向と直交する方向に延びるように形成されている、請求項6に記載の太陽電池モジュール。 The first opening portion and the second opening portion are formed so as to be continuous with each other, and are formed so as to extend in a direction orthogonal to a penetrating direction of the bonding opening. 6. The solar cell module according to 6.
  8.  前記端子ボックスは、前記導入用開口部を覆うように設けられる蓋部を含み、
     前記蓋部は、前記導入用開口部の前記第2の開口部分に配置された前記接続部材に対応するように設けられる切欠き部を有する、請求項6に記載の太陽電池モジュール。
    The terminal box includes a lid provided so as to cover the introduction opening,
    The solar cell module according to claim 6, wherein the lid portion has a notch portion provided so as to correspond to the connection member disposed in the second opening portion of the introduction opening portion.
  9.  前記切欠き部は、前記蓋部が前記導入用開口部を覆っている状態で、前記導入用開口部の前記第2の開口部分に配置された前記接続部材が嵌り込むような形状に形成されている、請求項7に記載の太陽電池モジュール。 The cutout portion is formed in a shape such that the connection member disposed in the second opening portion of the introduction opening portion fits in the state where the lid portion covers the introduction opening portion. The solar cell module according to claim 7.
  10.  前記蓋部は、前記蓋部の下面から上面まで貫通するように設けられ、前記接着剤を注入するための注入用開口部を有し、
     前記注入用開口部は、前記蓋部が前記導入用開口部を覆っている状態で、かつ、前記接続部材が前記切欠き部に嵌り込んでいる状態で、前記導入用開口部の前記第1の開口部分に対応する位置に配置されている、請求項9に記載の太陽電池モジュール。
    The lid portion is provided so as to penetrate from the lower surface to the upper surface of the lid portion, and has an injection opening for injecting the adhesive,
    The injection opening is a state in which the lid portion covers the introduction opening and the connection member is fitted into the notch, the first opening of the introduction opening. The solar cell module according to claim 9, wherein the solar cell module is disposed at a position corresponding to the opening portion of.
  11.  平面的に見て前記接着用開口部を取り囲むように前記端子ボックスの下面と前記太陽電池パネルの上面との間に設けられるシール部材をさらに備える、請求項1に記載の太陽電池モジュール。 The solar cell module according to claim 1, further comprising a seal member provided between a lower surface of the terminal box and an upper surface of the solar cell panel so as to surround the bonding opening as viewed in a plan view.
  12.  前記シール部材は、貼付用テープである、請求項11に記載の太陽電池モジュール。 The solar cell module according to claim 11, wherein the seal member is a tape for sticking.
  13.  前記接着用開口部は、複数設けられている、請求項1に記載の太陽電池モジュール。 The solar cell module according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the bonding openings are provided.
  14.  前記接着剤は、前記接着用開口部の前記太陽電池パネル側から前記接着用開口部を介して前記端子ボックスの内部側に盛り上がるまで充填されている、請求項1に記載の太陽電池モジュール。 The solar cell module according to claim 1, wherein the adhesive is filled from the side of the solar cell panel to the inside of the terminal box through the bonding opening.
  15.  太陽電池パネルと、前記太陽電池パネルに対して接着剤を介して接着される端子ボックスとを備え、前記端子ボックスは、前記端子ボックスの内部から下面まで貫通する接着用開口部を含む、太陽電池モジュールの製造方法であって、
     前記端子ボックスの下面を前記太陽電池パネルの上面に配置する工程と、
     前記端子ボックスの内部から前記接着用開口部を介して前記端子ボックスの下面と前記太陽電池パネルの上面との間に前記接着剤を充填する工程とを備える、太陽電池モジュールの製造方法。
    A solar cell comprising a solar cell panel and a terminal box adhered to the solar cell panel via an adhesive, wherein the terminal box includes an adhesive opening penetrating from the inside to the lower surface of the terminal box. A method of manufacturing a module,
    Arranging the lower surface of the terminal box on the upper surface of the solar cell panel;
    The manufacturing method of a solar cell module provided with the process of filling the said adhesive agent between the lower surface of the said terminal box and the upper surface of the said solar cell panel from the inside of the said terminal box through the said opening part for adhesion | attachment.
  16.  前記接着剤を充填する工程に先立って、前記太陽電池パネルに電気的に接続された接続部材を前記接着用開口部のうちの導入用開口部を介して前記端子ボックス内に導入する工程をさらに備える、請求項15に記載の太陽電池モジュールの製造方法。 Prior to the step of filling the adhesive, a step of introducing a connection member electrically connected to the solar cell panel into the terminal box through the introduction opening of the bonding opening. The manufacturing method of the solar cell module of Claim 15 provided.
  17.  前記接着剤を充填する工程に先立って、前記接着剤を注入するための注入用開口部を有する蓋部により前記導入用開口部を覆う工程をさらに備え、
     前記接着剤を充填する工程は、前記端子ボックスの内部から前記注入用開口部および前記導入用開口部を介して前記端子ボックスの下面と前記太陽電池パネルの上面との間に前記接着剤を充填する工程を含む、請求項16に記載の太陽電池モジュールの製造方法。
    Prior to the step of filling the adhesive, the method further comprises a step of covering the opening for introduction with a lid having an opening for injection for injecting the adhesive,
    The step of filling the adhesive is performed by filling the adhesive between the lower surface of the terminal box and the upper surface of the solar cell panel from the inside of the terminal box through the injection opening and the introduction opening. The manufacturing method of the solar cell module of Claim 16 including the process to do.
  18.  前記接続部材を前記導入用開口部を介して前記端子ボックス内に導入する工程は、前記接続部材を前記導入用開口部のうちの第1の開口部分に差し込む工程と、前記第1の開口部分に差し込んだ前記接続部材を、前記第1の開口部分に連続して形成されるとともに前記第1の開口部分の開口幅よりも小さい開口幅を有する第2の開口部分に移動させる工程とを含み、
     前記接着剤を充填する工程は、前記接続部材を前記第2の開口部分に移動させた状態で前記第1の開口部分に前記接着剤を充填する工程を含む、請求項16に記載の太陽電池モジュールの製造方法。
    The step of introducing the connection member into the terminal box through the introduction opening includes inserting the connection member into a first opening portion of the introduction opening, and the first opening portion. And moving the connecting member inserted into the second opening portion formed continuously with the first opening portion and having an opening width smaller than the opening width of the first opening portion. ,
    The solar cell according to claim 16, wherein the step of filling the adhesive includes a step of filling the first opening portion with the adhesive in a state where the connection member is moved to the second opening portion. Module manufacturing method.
  19.  前記接着剤を充填する工程に先立って、前記端子ボックスの下面と前記太陽電池パネルの上面との間に、平面的に見て前記接着用開口部を取り囲むシール部材を設ける工程をさらに備える、請求項15に記載の太陽電池モジュールの製造方法。 Prior to the step of filling the adhesive, the method further comprises a step of providing a seal member that surrounds the bonding opening portion in a plan view between the lower surface of the terminal box and the upper surface of the solar cell panel. Item 16. A method for producing a solar cell module according to Item 15.
  20.  前記接着剤を充填する工程は、前記接着用開口部の前記太陽電池パネル側から前記接着用開口部を介して前記端子ボックスの内部側に盛り上がるように前記接着剤を充填する工程を含む、請求項15に記載の太陽電池モジュールの製造方法。 The step of filling the adhesive includes a step of filling the adhesive so as to rise from the solar cell panel side of the bonding opening to the inner side of the terminal box through the bonding opening. Item 16. A method for producing a solar cell module according to Item 15.
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