WO2012077393A1 - 太陽電池モジュールおよび太陽電池モジュールのコネクタ - Google Patents
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- Embodiments according to the present invention relate to a solar cell module and a connector of the solar cell module.
- the solar power generation system includes a solar cell module that generates direct-current power by receiving light, and an inverter that converts the direct-current power into alternating-current power and sends the alternating-current power to the power transmission network.
- the solar power generation system includes a plurality of solar cell modules in order to obtain a desired power generation capacity.
- a circuit connecting a plurality of solar cell modules in series is called a solar cell string, and a circuit connecting a plurality of solar cell strings in parallel is called a solar cell array.
- FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing a solar cell string.
- the solar cell string 101 includes a plurality of solar cell modules 102 that are electrically connected in series.
- Each solar cell module 102 has a positive cable 105 electrically connected to the positive electrode, a positive connector 106 at the tip of the positive cable 105, a negative cable 107 electrically connected to the negative electrode, and a tip of the negative cable 107.
- a negative electrode connector 108 is provided.
- the solar cell string 101 includes a series circuit of solar cell modules 102 in which a positive electrode connector 106 and a negative electrode connector 108 between adjacent solar cell modules 102 are connected one after another.
- the rear view which shows schematic structure of the solar cell module which concerns on embodiment of this invention.
- the cross-sectional perspective view which shows schematic structure of the solar cell module which concerns on embodiment of this invention.
- the schematic diagram which shows the connection state of a solar cell array provided with the solar cell module which concerns on embodiment of this invention.
- Sectional drawing which shows schematic structure of the connector of the solar cell module which concerns on embodiment of this invention.
- Sectional drawing which shows the perfect fitting state of the connector of the solar cell module which concerns on embodiment of this invention.
- Sectional drawing which shows the schematic structure in the other example of the connector of the solar cell module which concerns on embodiment of this invention.
- Sectional drawing which shows the schematic structure in the other example of the connector of the solar cell module which concerns on embodiment of this invention.
- the rear view which shows the schematic structure in the other example of the solar cell module which concerns on embodiment of this invention.
- the rear view which shows the schematic structure in the further another example of the solar cell module which concerns on embodiment of this invention.
- Schematic which shows a solar cell string.
- a so-called mega solar system called a solar power generation system exceeding 1 MW includes a solar cell array in which several thousand solar cell modules having a power generation capability of several tens of watts are combined.
- a photovoltaic power generation system having a large number of solar cell modules such as a mega solar system
- the connectors between the solar cell modules installed on the table are connected (connector connection operation) to assemble all or part of the solar cell string, and these operations are repeated to complete the solar cell array.
- the atmosphere to which the solar cell module is exposed has high density of sea salt particles and high humidity. If the solar cell module is left unconnected for 1 to several days in such a place (for example, the period from installation work to connector connection work in the mega solar system), the inside of the connector, especially the contact (pin insert) There is a risk that sea salt particles adhere to the socket insert) and the sea salt particles stick to the humidity due to the humidity in the air and remain connected to the connector.
- the connector is connected with sea salt particles remaining inside, the contacts in the connector, the cable conductors connected to the contacts, and the surrounding members will deteriorate such as rust and corrosion. These deteriorations lead to poor conduction resistance between the solar cell modules and poor insulation resistance of the solar cell modules, causing a short circuit, generation of heat, and deterioration of the resin part due to heat generation.
- the resin portion may be cured, cracked, carbonized, intruded by moisture, and burned out.
- the short-circuit current of a solar cell module including a crystalline solar cell is about 1.2 times or less of the optimum operating current when the solar cell generates maximum power, and the size itself is not a problem.
- the connection of the connector is released in a state where a short-circuit current is flowing, that is, the connection between the contacts is released, a local arc discharge is generated and the contacts are damaged, and reconnection may be hindered.
- the solar battery module including the amorphous solar battery cell may accelerate the deterioration of the solar battery itself, which is not preferable.
- a connector cap can be attached to the connector to prevent the intrusion of sea salt particles.
- the connector cap becomes waste consisting of twice the number of solar cell modules. After all it is not preferable.
- an object of the present invention is to provide a solar cell module and a solar cell module connector in which foreign matters such as sea salt particles do not easily enter the connector without putting the solar cell module into an output short circuit state.
- a solar cell module connector is a solar cell module connector that electrically connects one solar cell module and another solar cell module to form a solar cell array.
- a first contact that is electrically connected to either the positive electrode or the negative electrode of the solar cell module, a jack housing that surrounds the first contact, and an electric electrode that is electrically connected to either the positive electrode or the negative electrode of the solar cell module.
- a first contact state that surrounds the first contact and the second contact in a non-conductive and substantially airtight manner in cooperation with the jack housing.
- a plug housing that can be fitted to the jack housing in a second fitting state that covers the one contact and the second contact in a conductive and substantially airtight manner; Characterized in that it comprises a.
- the solar cell module according to the embodiment of the present invention is a solar cell module in which one solar cell module and another solar cell module are electrically connected to form a solar cell array.
- a first contact electrically connected to one of the negative electrodes; a jack housing surrounding the first contact; a second contact electrically connected to either the positive electrode or the negative electrode of the solar cell module; Surrounds the second contact and cooperates with the jack housing to cover the first contact and the second contact in a non-conductive state and in a substantially airtight state, or electrically connects the first contact and the second contact.
- a plug housing that can be fitted to the jack housing in a second fitting state that covers the gas housing in a substantially airtight state.
- the solar cell module according to the embodiment of the present invention is a solar cell module in which one solar cell module and another solar cell module are electrically connected to form a solar cell array. And a pause cap provided on the solar cell module so as to cover the contact of the positive electrode connector in a non-conductive state and in a substantially airtight manner when the connector is fitted.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a photovoltaic power generation system including a solar cell module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the solar power generation system 1 includes a plurality of solar cell arrays 2.
- the solar cell array 2 includes one solar cell module 3 and another solar cell module 3 that are electrically connected.
- the solar cell array 2 includes a support base 5 installed on the ground and a plurality of solar cell modules 3 installed on the support base 5.
- the support base 5 has a steel structure made of a plurality of steel materials.
- the support 5 supports the plurality of solar cell modules 3 arranged in a matrix toward the sun.
- the solar cell module 3 receives light from the rectangular light receiving surface 3a and generates power.
- Each solar cell module 3 has a power generation capacity of several tens of watts.
- the solar cell string 6 includes a plurality of solar cell modules 3 that are electrically connected in series.
- the solar cell array 2 includes a plurality of solar cell strings 6 that are electrically connected in parallel.
- FIG. 2 is a rear view showing a schematic configuration of the solar cell module according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the solar cell module according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- the solar cell module 3 includes a flat plate-shaped solar cell 11 arranged in a matrix, a transparent surface protection plate 12 on the light receiving surface 11 a side of the solar cell 11, and a solar cell.
- the adhesive resin sealing layer 13 which is in the non-light-receiving surface side of the cell 11 and is excellent in adhesive sealing property, the protective layer 14 which covers the adhesive resin sealing layer 13, and the outer frame 15 are provided.
- the surface protection plate 12 is also the light receiving surface 3a of the solar cell module 3, and is a flat plate made of an inorganic material such as a glass plate or an organic material such as a transparent acrylic plate.
- the adhesive resin sealing layer 13 is a layer formed by heat-sealing, for example, EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate copolymer: ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin).
- EVA Ethylene Vinyl Acetate copolymer: ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin
- the protective layer 14 is a resin containing metal foil formed by bonding ethylene monofluoride on both sides of an aluminum foil, for example, an organic film such as a fluorine-based film, a composite material obtained by bonding an organic film and a metal foil, metal Metal and inorganic materials such as plates and glass plates may be used.
- the outer frame 15 is a structural material formed of, for example, an aluminum alloy.
- the outer frame 15 has a groove into which edges of the solar battery cell 11, the surface protective plate 12, the adhesive resin sealing layer 13 and the protective layer 14 can be fitted, and holds these.
- the solar cell module 3 is provided on the positive electrode lead wire 16 electrically connected to the positive electrode of the solar battery cell 11, the negative electrode lead wire 17 electrically connected to the negative electrode of the solar battery cell 11, and the protective layer 14.
- a terminal box 18 that accommodates the respective ends of the positive electrode lead wire 16 and the negative electrode lead wire 17, a positive electrode cable 21 that is electrically connected to the positive electrode lead wire 16 and extends outside the terminal box 18, and a tip of the positive electrode cable 21.
- a positive electrode connector 22, a negative electrode cable 25 electrically connected to the negative electrode lead wire 17 and extending outside the terminal box 18, and a negative electrode connector 26 at the tip of the negative electrode cable 25 are provided.
- the terminal box 18 is on the non-light-receiving surface 3b side of the solar cell module 3.
- the terminal box 18 includes a positive terminal (not shown) that electrically connects the positive lead 16 and the positive cable 21, and a negative terminal (not shown) that electrically connects the negative lead 17 and the negative cable 25. And a terminal block 27 for holding the positive terminal and the negative terminal.
- the positive electrode cable 21 and the negative electrode cable 25 have cable lengths that can be connected in series between the adjacent solar cell modules 3 when the solar cell string 6 is constituted by the solar cell modules 3.
- FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a connection state of a solar cell array including the solar cell module according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- the solar cell string 6 of the solar cell array 2 includes a positive cable 21 extending from a terminal box 18 of one solar cell module 3 (3 ′) and a terminal of another solar cell module 3 (3 ′′).
- the positive electrode connector 22 and the negative electrode connector 26 are connected one after another by bringing the negative electrode cable 25 extending from the box 18 close to each other.
- the solar cell array 2 is obtained by electrically bundling the positive connector 22 at the positive end of the solar cell string 6 and electrically bundling the negative connector 26 at the negative end of the solar cell string 6.
- the power generation capacity of the solar cell array 2 is adjusted by the number of series stages of the solar cell modules 3 constituting the solar cell string 6 and the number of parallel stages of the solar cell strings 6.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of the connector of the solar cell module according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- the connectors 22 and 26 of the solar cell module 3 include a pin insert 31 that is electrically connected to the positive electrode of the solar cell module 3, a jack housing 32 that surrounds the pin insert 31, and the solar cell module 3.
- a socket insert 35 electrically connected to the negative electrode and a plug housing 36 surrounding the socket insert 35 are provided.
- the positive connector 22 includes a pin insert 31 and a jack housing 32
- the negative connector 26 includes a socket insert 35 and a plug housing 36
- the pin insert 31, the jack housing 32, the socket insert 35, and the plug housing 36 can arbitrarily replace the combination of the positive electrode side and the negative electrode side.
- the pin insert 31 and the plug housing 36 may be combined as the positive connector 22, and the socket insert 35 and the jack housing 32 may be combined as the negative connector 26.
- the socket insert 35 and the plug housing 36 may be combined as the positive connector 22, and the pin insert 31 and the jack housing 32 may be combined as the negative connector 26.
- the pin insert 31 and the socket insert 35 are contacts that are detachably fitted and electrically connected, and either one is a first contact and the other is a second contact.
- the pin insert 31 and the socket insert 35 are joined by being crimped to one of the core wires of the positive cable 21 and the negative cable 25, respectively.
- the jack housing 32 is a cylinder made of hard resin such as nylon.
- the jack housing 32 includes a partition wall 38 having an insert holding hole 37 that holds the proximal end portion of the pin insert 31 (or the socket insert 35) to be inserted.
- the partition wall 38 divides the hollow portion of the jack housing 32 into two parts.
- One of the hollow portions partitioned by the partition wall 38 surrounds and holds the positive cable 21 (or the negative cable 25) connected to the pin insert 31 (or socket insert 35). A gap between the jack housing 32 and the positive cable 21 (or the negative cable 25) is closed by an adhesive (not shown) or a sealing material (not shown). The other of the hollow portions partitioned by the partition wall 38 surrounds the pin insert 31 that protrudes from the insert holding hole 37.
- the jack housing 32 includes a pin 39 protruding to the outer periphery.
- the pin 39 is positioned on the outer periphery in the vicinity of the tip end portion of the jack housing 32 fitted into the plug housing 36 and extends in the radial direction of the jack housing 32.
- the plug housing 36 cooperates with the jack housing 32 when the jack housing 32 is fitted shallowly, and is in a standby fitting state (first fitting state) that covers the pin insert 31 and the socket insert 35 in a non-conductive state and in a substantially airtight state.
- first fitting state covers the pin insert 31 and the socket insert 35 in a non-conductive state and in a substantially airtight state.
- second fitted state covers the conductive state and substantially airtightly.
- the plug housing 36 is a cylinder made of hard resin such as nylon.
- the plug housing 36 includes a partition wall 42 having an insert holding hole 41 for holding the proximal end portion of the socket insert 35 (or the pin insert 31) to be inserted.
- the partition wall 42 includes a sleeve 43 that supports the socket insert 35 so as not to fall down, and divides the hollow portion of the plug housing 36 into two parts.
- One of the hollow portions partitioned by the partition wall 42 surrounds and holds the negative cable 25 (or the positive cable 21) connected to the socket insert 35 (or the pin insert 31).
- a gap between the plug housing 36 and the negative cable 25 (or the positive cable 21) is closed by an adhesive (not shown) or a sealing material (not shown).
- the other of the hollow portions partitioned by the partition wall 42 surrounds a sleeve 43 extending from the peripheral edge of the insert holding hole 41.
- the sleeve 43 surrounds the socket insert 35 extending from the insert holding hole 41.
- the plug housing 36 has a groove 45 into which the pin 39 can be inserted when the jack housing 32 is fitted.
- the groove 45 is located on the inner circumference on the other side of the hollow portion partitioned by the partition wall 42.
- the groove 45 includes a first groove portion 45a having a bent portion 46 that abuts against the pin 39 so that the jack housing 32 temporarily stops at a shallow fitting position where the jack housing 32 is in a standby fitting state, and the jack housing is completely connected to the first groove portion 45a.
- a second groove 45b that leads to a deep fitting position that is in a fitted state.
- the first groove 45a is a groove that extends linearly in the traveling direction of the jack housing 32 that fits into the plug housing 36 (solid arrow in FIG. 5).
- the second groove portion 45 b is a groove that spirally extends in the traveling direction (solid arrow in FIG. 5) of the jack housing 32 that fits into the plug housing 36 continuously to the refracting portion 46.
- the pin 39 and the groove 45 are a lock mechanism that locks the positive electrode connector 22 and the negative electrode connector 26 in a standby fitting state or a completely fitting state.
- the solar power generation system 1 performs the operation
- the connectors 22 and 26 between them are connected (connector connection work), and all or part of the solar cell string 6 is assembled, and these operations are repeated to complete the solar cell array 2.
- the connectors 22 and 26 of the solar cell module 3 are the period from the installation work (or the previous loading) to the connector connection work, the pin insert 31, the socket insert 35, the partition wall 38, There is a risk of exposing the hollow portion delimited by 42 to the atmosphere.
- the solar cell module 3 includes a positive electrode connector 22 and a negative electrode connector 26 in the same solar cell module 3 during the period from installation work to connector connection work, or from shipment to connector connection work. Is fitted.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a standby fitting state of the connector of the solar cell module according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- the pin insert 31 and the socket insert 35 are not in contact with each other, that is, the positive electrode side and the negative electrode side of the solar cell module 3 are in a non-conductive state, and the plug housing 36
- the jack housing 32 that fits shallowly closes the periphery of the pin insert 31 and the socket insert 35 in an airtight manner to the atmosphere of the connectors 22 and 26.
- the fitting part of the plug housing 36 and the jack housing 32 has a fitting dimension which closes the periphery of the pin insert 31 and the socket insert 35 in a substantially airtight manner and prevents sea salt particles from entering.
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a completely fitted state of the connector of the solar cell module according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 8 and 9 are cross-sectional views showing a schematic configuration in another example of the connector of the solar cell module according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- the positive connector 22 ⁇ / b> A includes a packing 47 that wraps around the outer circumference of the jack housing 32.
- the plug housing 36 of the negative electrode connector 26A can be fitted with a packing 47, and has a packing groove 48 that cooperates with the packing 47 and seals the gap between the jack housing 32 and the plug housing 36 in an airtight manner.
- the packing 47 may be wound around the inner circumferential direction of the plug housing 36.
- the packing groove 48 is formed in the jack housing 32.
- the first packing 47a and the first packing groove 48a that fit when the jack housing 32 and the plug housing 36 are shallowly fitted in the standby fitting state, and the jack housing 32 and the plug housing 36 are completely formed. It has the 2nd packing 47b and the 2nd packing groove
- the packing 47 is a first packing 47 a located on the front end side of the jack housing 32 and a second packing 47 b located on the rear side.
- the packing groove 48 is located on the opening side of the plug housing 36. The first packing groove 48a to be performed and the second packing groove 48b located on the rear side thereof.
- the first packing 47a is fitted into the first packing groove 48a, and the gap between the jack housing 32 and the plug housing 36 is airtightly closed.
- the first packing 47a is fitted into the second packing 47b, and the second packing 47b is fitted into the first packing groove 48a, so that the jack housing 32 and the plug housing are fitted. 36 gaps are airtightly closed.
- the fitting portion between the jack housing 32 and the plug housing 36 is closed by the packing 47 and the packing groove 48, and the surroundings of the pin insert 31 and the socket insert 35 with respect to the atmosphere regardless of the accuracy of the fitting dimensions. Close tightly.
- FIG. 10 is a rear view showing a schematic configuration in another example of the solar cell module according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- the solar cell module 3 ⁇ / b> A includes the positive cable 21 (or the negative cable 25) extending from the terminal box 18, but the negative cable 25 (or the positive cable 21) extends outside the terminal box 18.
- a negative electrode connector 26 or a positive electrode connector 22 that is integrally fixed to the terminal box 18 is provided.
- the positive cable 21 (or the negative cable 25) of the solar cell module 3A has a cable length that can be connected to the negative connector 26 (or the positive connector 22) of the adjacent solar cell module 3A.
- FIG. 11 is a rear view showing a schematic configuration in still another example of the solar cell module according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- the solar cell module 3B is provided with a dormant cap 51, 52 provided on the solar cell module 3B so as to cover the pin insert 31 or the socket insert 35 in a non-conductive state and substantially airtightly when the connectors 22, 26 are fitted. Is provided.
- the rest caps 51 and 52 are caps to which the positive connector 22 or the negative connector 26 can be detachably fitted, respectively.
- the rest caps 51 and 52 are fixed to the non-light-receiving surface 3b of the solar cell module 3B or the outer frame 15 or are integrally formed.
- the solar cell module 3B pauses the positive electrode connector 22 and the negative electrode connector 26 in the same solar cell module 3 during a period from installation work to connector connection work, or from shipment to connector connection work.
- the caps 51 and 52 are fitted into a resting state.
- the solar cell modules 3 and 3A and the connectors 22, 26, 22A, and 26A according to the present embodiment are in a standby fitting state in which the positive side and negative side contacts are closed in a non-conductive state and airtight, and the positive side and negative side contacts Has a completely fitted state that closes the airtightly and airtightly, thereby preventing adhesion and adhesion of sea salt particles, protecting the contact, the positive cable 21, the negative cable 25 or their surroundings from deterioration such as rust and corrosion.
- the conduction resistance between the battery modules 3 and 3A and the insulation resistance of the solar cell modules 3 and 3A can be maintained satisfactorily. This function of preventing adhesion and adhesion of sea salt particles is particularly effective when the photovoltaic power generation system 1 is constructed in a coastal area of the sea.
- the solar cell module 3B prevents the adhesion and adhesion of sea salt particles by the dormant caps 51 and 52 that close the contact between the positive electrode side and the negative electrode side in a non-conductive state and airtightly. Further, the negative electrode cable 25 or the surroundings thereof can be protected from deterioration such as rust and corrosion, and the conduction resistance between the solar cell modules 3B and the insulation resistance of the solar cell module 3B can be maintained well.
- the solar cell modules 3, 3A, 3B and the connectors 22, 26, 22A, 26A have a standby fitting state or a dormant state, so that the output short-circuit state of the solar cell modules 3, 3A, 3B To prevent deterioration of the solar cell itself and burning around the outside due to local arc discharge.
- the solar cell module 3B generates waste by fixing or integrally molding the pause caps 51 and 52 that put the connectors 22, 26, 22A, and 26A in a dormant state on the solar cell module 3B. prevent.
- the connectors 22, 26 are not put into the output short circuit state of the solar cell modules 3, 3A, 3B. , 22A and 26A are less likely to enter foreign matters such as sea salt particles.
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2 太陽電池アレイ
3、3A、3B 太陽電池モジュール
3a 受光面
3b 非受光面
5 支持台
6 太陽電池ストリング
11 太陽電池セル
12 表面保護板
13 接着性樹脂封止層
14 保護層
15 外枠
16 正極リード線
17 負極リード線
18 端子箱
21 正極ケーブル
22、22A 正極コネクタ
25 負極ケーブル
26、26A 負極コネクタ
27 端子台
31 ピンインサート
32 ジャックハウジング
35 ソケットインサート
36 プラグハウジング
37 インサート保持孔
38 仕切壁
39 ピン
41 インサート保持孔
42 仕切壁
43 スリーブ
45 溝
45a 第一溝部
45b 第二溝部
46 屈折部
47 パッキン
47a 第一パッキン
47b 第二パッキン
48 パッキン溝
48a 第一パッキン溝
48b 第二パッキン溝
51、52 休止キャップ
101 太陽電池ストリング
102 太陽電池モジュール
105 正極ケーブル
106 正極コネクタ
107 負極ケーブル
108 負極コネクタ
Claims (7)
- 一の太陽電池モジュールと他の太陽電池モジュールとを電気的に接続して太陽電池アレイとなる太陽電池モジュールのコネクタにおいて、
前記太陽電池モジュールの正極または負極のいずれか一方に電気的に接続する第一接点と、
前記第一接点を囲むジャックハウジングと、
前記太陽電池モジュールの正極または負極のいずれか他方に電気的に接続する第二接点と、
前記第二接点を囲むとともに、前記ジャックハウジングと協働して前記第一接点および前記第二接点を非導通状態かつ略気密に覆う第一嵌合状態または前記第一接点および前記第二接点を導通状態かつ略気密に覆う第二嵌合状態で前記ジャックハウジングに嵌合可能なプラグハウジングと、を備えることを特徴とする太陽電池モジュールのコネクタ。 - 前記ジャックハウジングの外周に突出するピンを備え、
前記プラグハウジングは、前記ジャックハウジングの嵌合にともない前記ピンを嵌入可能な溝を有し、
前記溝は、前記ジャックハウジングが前記第一嵌合状態となる嵌合位置で一旦停止するよう前記ピンに突き当たる屈折部を有する第一溝部と、前記第一溝部に連続して前記ジャックハウジングを前記第二嵌合状態となる嵌合位置に導く第二溝部と、を有することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の太陽電池モジュールのコネクタ。 - 前記第一溝部は、前記プラグハウジングに嵌合する前記ジャックハウジングの進行方向へ直線状に延び、
前記第二溝部は、前記屈折部に連続して前記ジャックハウジングの進行方向へ螺旋状に延びることを特徴とする請求項2に記載の太陽電池モジュールのコネクタ。 - 前記ジャックハウジングの外周および前記プラグハウジングの内周いずれか一方の周方向に巻き付くパッキンを備え、
前記ジャックハウジングおよび前記プラグハウジングのいずれか他方は、前記パッキンを嵌め込み可能であり前記パッキンと協働して前記ジャックハウジングおよび前記プラグハウジングの隙間を気密に塞ぐパッキン溝を有することを特徴とする請求項1から3のいずれか1項に記載の太陽電池モジュールのコネクタ。 - 前記パッキンおよび前記パッキン溝は、前記ジャックハウジングおよび前記プラグハウジングが前記第一嵌合状態で嵌合したときに嵌り合う第一パッキンおよび第一パッキン溝と、前記ジャックハウジングおよび前記プラグハウジングが前記第二嵌合状態で嵌合したときに嵌り合う第二パッキンおよび第二パッキン溝と、を有することを特徴とする請求項4に記載の太陽電池モジュールのコネクタ。
- 一の太陽電池モジュールと他の太陽電池モジュールとを電気的に接続して太陽電池アレイとなる太陽電池モジュールにおいて、
前記太陽電池モジュールの正極または負極のいずれか一方に電気的に接続する第一接点と、
前記第一接点を囲むジャックハウジングと、
前記太陽電池モジュールの正極または負極のいずれか他方に電気的に接続する第二接点と、
前記第二接点を囲むとともに、前記ジャックハウジングと協働して前記第一接点および前記第二接点を非導通状態かつ略気密に覆う第一嵌合状態または前記第一接点および前記第二接点を導通状態かつ略気密に覆う第二嵌合状態で前記ジャックハウジングに嵌合可能なプラグハウジングと、を備えることを特徴とする太陽電池モジュール。 - 一の太陽電池モジュールと他の太陽電池モジュールとを電気的に接続して太陽電池アレイとなる太陽電池モジュールにおいて、
前記太陽電池モジュールのコネクタと、
前記コネクタを嵌合すると前記正極コネクタの接点を非導通状態かつ略気密に覆うよう前記太陽電池モジュールに設けられる休止キャップと、を備えることを特徴とする太陽電池モジュール。
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