WO2016152904A1 - フレキシブルプリント配線板の接合構造、集光型太陽光発電モジュール、及び、フレキシブルプリント配線板の接合方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a flexible printed wiring board joining structure and joining method, and also relates to, for example, a concentrating solar power generation module including such a joining structure.
- Concentrator Photovoltaic is based on a configuration in which sunlight condensed by a lens is incident on a power generation element (solar cell) made of a small compound semiconductor having high power generation efficiency.
- a large number of such basic configurations can be arranged vertically and horizontally to constitute one module.
- a long substrate on which power generating elements are mounted at equal intervals has been proposed as a power generating element substrate disposed over a wide range (see, for example, FIG. 5 of Patent Document 1).
- two adjacent long substrates are connected to each other by a wiring connecting material.
- a flexible printed circuit FPC
- the output of the power generation element is taken out from the module through a circuit connection in the module such as connecting a certain number of power generation elements in series on the substrate or connecting a series body in parallel.
- a circuit connection in the module such as connecting a certain number of power generation elements in series on the substrate or connecting a series body in parallel.
- a cable is used (see, for example, FIG. 6 of Patent Document 3), or a special connector is used that spans between the substrate and the housing (for example, FIG. 1 of Patent Document 3). reference.).
- connection process takes time.
- product cost increases even if the time required for the process can be shortened. In either case, it is difficult to automate the connection process.
- the present invention is based on the premise that the flexible printed wiring board is used in the apparatus, and the work for connecting the terminal portion of the flexible printed wiring board to the external conductor is simple and reliable, and the work is automated. It is another object of the present invention to provide a suitable joining structure / joining method.
- the junction structure of the flexible printed wiring board of the present invention includes a connection box for connecting an internal circuit and an external conductor of the apparatus to each other, a metal electrode in the connection box, to which the external conductor is joined, A strip-shaped flexible printed wiring board that constitutes the internal circuit and has a terminal portion joined to the metal electrode, and the metal electrode has a joint portion that is joined to overlap the terminal portion.
- the joint portion in a free single state before being overlapped with the end portion secures a gap larger than the thickness of the end portion between the facing surface and the joint portion when pressed. It has mobility to the opposite surface side.
- the present invention provides a condensing unit in which condensing lenses for converging sunlight are arranged in a matrix, a housing that supports the condensing unit, and a flexible printed wiring board disposed on a bottom surface of the housing.
- a power generation element disposed on the flexible printed wiring board corresponding to the light condensing position of each condensing lens, and a concentrating solar power generation module comprising a part of the bottom surface of the housing
- a connection box formed in a concave shape from the bottom surface and connected to an external conductor for collecting and outputting the output of the power generation element to the outside, and the external conductor is joined in the connection box
- the terminal portion and The joint portion in a free single state before joining is secured to the opposing surface with a gap larger than the thickness of the terminal portion, and movable to the opposing surface side when pressed. It has sex.
- the present invention also provides a metal electrode to which the outer conductor is joined in a junction box for connecting the inner circuit and the outer conductor of the apparatus to each other, and a strip-shaped flexible printed wiring board constituting the inner circuit.
- a flexible printed wiring board joining method in which the end portions of the metal electrodes are connected to each other, wherein the joint portion of the metal electrode that is joined so as to overlap the end portion is free between the opposing surfaces.
- a predetermined gap in the state is ensured, and when it is pressed, it is in a state of being movable toward the facing surface side, and the end portion having a thickness smaller than the gap dimension is inserted into the gap.
- the welder electrode is pressed against the joint portion and locally heated in a state where the joint portion and the end portion are in close contact with each other, thereby joining the joint portion and the end portion to each other. is there.
- the work for connecting the terminal portion of the flexible printed wiring board to the external conductor is simple and reliable, which is suitable for automation of the work.
- FIG. 3 is a plan view showing only the bottom surface of the housing in FIG. 2 in more detail. It is a rear view of a housing
- the gist of the embodiment of the present invention includes at least the following.
- connection box for connecting an internal circuit and an external conductor of the device to each other, a metal electrode in the connection box, to which the external conductor is joined,
- a strip-shaped flexible printed wiring board that constitutes the internal circuit and has a terminal portion joined to the metal electrode, and the metal electrode has a joint portion that is joined to overlap the terminal portion.
- the joint portion in a free single state before being overlapped with the end portion secures a gap larger than the thickness of the end portion between the facing surface and the joint portion when pressed. It has mobility to the opposite surface side.
- the joint part of the metal electrode in a free single state before being joined to the terminal part has a gap larger than the thickness of the terminal part between the opposing surface. Secured. Due to this gap, the end portion of the flexible printed wiring board can be easily inserted between the joint and its opposing surface without lifting the joint of the metal electrode. Therefore, according to this joining structure, it is possible to simply and reliably arrange the members for joining, and furthermore, the joining portion and the terminal portion can be joined easily and quickly by the welding process. That is, the work for connecting the terminal portion of the flexible printed wiring board to the external conductor is simple and reliable, which is suitable for automation of the work.
- the joining portion is formed so that a part of the metal electrode has the gap with the base portion excluding the part as the opposing surface. May be.
- a joining portion can be easily formed by a process in which a part of the metal electrode is slightly raised and bent, and a necessary gap can be secured.
- the joint portion may have elasticity that can approach the facing surface. In this case, for example, it is possible to realize a joint structure in which, when the welding machine electrode is pressed, the joint portion bends and reliably adheres to the terminal portion.
- a pair of the joint portions are provided on the metal electrode, a pair of the flexible printed wiring boards are present, and each terminal portion has a pair of the joint portions. It may be joined. In this case, it is possible to insert two terminal portions and respectively join the corresponding joint portions. Therefore, for example, two parallel circuits can be connected to the external conductor with one junction box.
- a projection is formed on the junction box, the metal electrode is engaged with the projection by a recess formed in the center thereof, and the pair of terminal portions are You may comprise so that it may oppose from the both sides with respect to the said projection part.
- the protrusion in this case is useful for positioning the metal electrode and positioning the pair of terminal portions.
- the joint portion in a free single state before being overlapped with the terminal portion has the gap between the opposing surface by engagement with the projection portion. It can be configured to ensure. In this case, it is possible to secure a gap for inserting the terminal portion by utilizing the engagement with the protrusion, without any particular ingenuity in the shape of the metal electrode.
- connection box is provided on the bottom surface of the device and is recessed from the bottom surface. In this case, it is easy to pour an insulating material such as silicone resin into the junction box after completion of the joining.
- the junction box in this case becomes a mold frame of an insulating material.
- a condensing part in which condensing lenses for converging sunlight are arranged in a matrix, a casing that supports the condensing part, and a bottom surface of the casing
- a concentrating solar power generation module comprising: a flexible printed wiring board disposed on the flexible printed wiring board corresponding to a condensing position of each condensing lens; and A junction box formed in a part of the bottom surface of the housing and recessed from the bottom surface, and an external conductor connected to collect the output of the power generation element and take it out to the outside; A metal electrode to which the outer conductor is joined, and a strip-shaped flexible printed wiring board that constitutes an internal circuit and a termination portion is joined to the metal electrode, the metal electrode having the termination portion So that it overlaps with The joint portion in a free single state before being overlapped with the terminal portion, ensuring a gap larger than the thickness of the terminal portion between the opposing surface, and When pressed, it has mobility toward the
- the joint part of the metal electrode in a free single state before being joined to the terminal part has a gap larger than the thickness of the terminal part between the opposing surface. Secured. Due to this gap, the end portion of the flexible printed wiring board can be easily inserted between the joint and its opposing surface without lifting the joint of the metal electrode. Therefore, in the concentrating solar power generation module having such a joining structure, it is possible to easily and reliably arrange the members for joining, and furthermore, the joining part and the terminal part can be easily and easily formed by a welding process. Can be joined quickly. That is, the work for connecting the terminal portion of the flexible printed wiring board to the external conductor is simple and reliable, which is suitable for automation of the work.
- the flexible printed wiring board is continuously arranged on the bottom surface without a seam. In this case, there is no connection portion of the flexible printed wiring board on the bottom surface, and therefore the reliability of electrical connection is high.
- a metal electrode to which the external conductor is joined and the internal circuit are configured in a connection box for connecting the internal circuit of the apparatus and the external conductor to each other.
- a flexible printed wiring board joining method for connecting the end portions of a strip-shaped flexible printed wiring board to each other, wherein the joint portion of the metal electrode joined so as to overlap the end portion A predetermined gap in a free single state is ensured between the surface and the surface to be movable toward the opposing surface when pressed, and the gap is thicker than the gap dimension.
- the thin end portion is inserted, and the welder electrode is pressed against the joint portion and locally heated in a state where the joint portion and the end portion are in close contact with each other. With termination Joined together, is that.
- the joint part of the metal electrode in a free single state before being joined to the terminal part has a gap larger than the thickness of the terminal part between the opposing surface. Secured. Due to this gap, the end portion of the flexible printed wiring board can be easily inserted between the joint and its opposing surface without lifting the joint of the metal electrode. Therefore, according to this method, the joining portion and the end portion can be joined easily and quickly by welding (pulse welding or resistance welding). That is, the work for connecting the terminal portion of the flexible printed wiring board to the external conductor is simple and reliable, which is suitable for automation of the work.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a concentrating solar power generation device.
- a concentrating solar power generation apparatus 100 includes a concentrating solar power generation panel 1 and a gantry 3 including a support 3a and a foundation 3b for supporting the concentrating solar power generation panel 1 on the back side.
- the concentrating solar power generation panel 1 is formed by assembling a large number of concentrating solar power generation modules 1M vertically and horizontally.
- 62 vertical 7 ⁇ horizontal 9-1) concentrating solar power generation modules 1M, excluding the central portion, are gathered vertically and horizontally. If the rated output of one concentrating solar power generation module 1M is about 100 W, for example, the entire concentrating solar power generation panel 1 has a rated output of about 6 kW.
- a driving device (not shown) is provided on the back side of the concentrating solar power generation panel 1, and by operating the driving device, the concentrating solar power generation panel 1 is moved to an azimuth and an elevation angle. Can be driven by two axes. Thereby, the concentrating solar power generation panel 1 is always driven using a stepping motor (not shown) so as to be directed toward the sun in both the azimuth angle and the elevation angle.
- a tracking sensor 4 and a direct solar radiation meter 5 are provided at any location (in this example, the central portion) of the concentrating solar power generation panel 1 or in the vicinity of the panel 1. The sun tracking operation is performed by using the tracking sensor 4 and the position of the sun calculated from the latitude, longitude, and time of the installation location.
- the driving device drives the concentrating solar power generation panel 1 by a predetermined angle every time the sun moves by a predetermined angle.
- the event of moving by a predetermined angle may be determined by the tracking sensor 4 or may be determined by latitude / longitude / time. Therefore, the tracking sensor 4 may be omitted.
- the predetermined angle is, for example, a constant value, but the value can be changed depending on the altitude of the sun and time.
- the use of a stepping motor is an example, and it is also possible to use a drive source capable of precise operation.
- FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view (partially broken) showing an example of a concentrating solar power generation module (hereinafter also simply referred to as a module) 1M.
- a module 1M is attached like a lid to a rectangular vessel-shaped housing 11 having a bottom surface 11a, a flexible printed wiring board 12 provided in contact with the bottom surface 11a, and a flange 11b of the housing 11.
- the primary condensing unit 13 is provided as a main component.
- the housing 11 is made of metal.
- the terminal end of the output of the flexible printed wiring board 12 is divided into a plus side and a minus side, and is drawn into connection boxes (junction boxes) 14 and 15 provided to protrude from the back surface of the housing 11. .
- the primary condensing unit 13 is a Fresnel lens array, and a plurality of Fresnel lenses 13f as lens elements that condense sunlight are formed in a matrix (for example, 140 ⁇ 14 ⁇ 14). Yes.
- a primary condensing part 13 can be formed, for example, by using a glass plate as a base material and forming a silicone resin film on the back surface (inside) thereof.
- the Fresnel lens is formed on this resin film.
- FIG. 3 is a plan view showing only the bottom surface 11a of the housing 11 in FIG. 2 in more detail. This shows the shape and arrangement of the flexible printed wiring board 12 as an example. Of course, there are various shapes and arrangements of the flexible printed wiring board 12, and this is merely an example.
- a large number of power generation elements (solar cells) 16 are arranged on the flexible printed wiring board 12 at equal intervals.
- Each power generating element 16 is on the optical axis when sunlight is incident on the corresponding Fresnel lens 13f at an incident angle of 0 degree.
- the light converged by the Fresnel lens 13 f enters the corresponding power generation element 16.
- the power generating element 16 may be provided with, for example, a spherical lens as a secondary condensing unit, but details are omitted here.
- the flexible printed wiring board 12 of the present example is thicker at the place where the power generation element 16 is mounted, and is thinner at other places.
- the flexible printed wiring board 12 is continuous in the upper half and the lower half of the figure, and is arranged continuously without a seam. Therefore, there is no connection part on the bottom surface 11a, and the reliability of electrical connection is high. If the vertical direction in the figure is a column, the portion connecting the adjacent columns to the left and right is narrower than the location where the power generation element 16 is provided, and taking advantage of the thinness, it does not stick to the bottom surface 11a, but a little It is connected so that it floats up.
- the power generating element 16 is connected in series, and the positive side is pulled into the connection box 14 and the negative side is drawn into the connection box 15, for example, at both ends (positive end and negative end). Yes.
- the series circuit of the upper 70 power generation elements 16 and the series circuit of the lower 70 power generation elements 16 are output in parallel with each other. It has become. This termination connection and parallel connection are made in the connection boxes 14 and 15.
- FIG. 4 is a rear view of the housing 11. As described above, the connection boxes 14 and 15 protrude to the rear side, and output cables 17 and 18 as “external conductors” are connected to the connection boxes 14 and 15, respectively.
- a cable is generally used as the outer conductor, but an insulated bar or the like can also be used.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the junction box 14 in a completed state.
- this connection box 14 is shown like a rectangular parallelepiped without an upper surface, this is only an example and can actually be made into various shapes as needed. Here, only the simplest shape is illustrated.
- Such a connection box 14 is fixed to a predetermined position (FIG. 4) on the bottom surface 11 a of the housing 11 from the back side. Since the configuration of the other junction box 15 is the same, the junction box 14 will be described in detail as a representative example.
- FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the junction box 14 shown in FIG.
- the junction box 14 is a molded product of, for example, a heat-resistant resin, and a positioning projection 14a is formed on the bottom surface.
- the protrusion 14a becomes narrower as the width in the Z direction in the drawing goes upward in the Y direction (height direction) so that the metal electrode 19 can be easily attached.
- a hole 14b is formed on one side surface of the connection box 14, and the cable 17 can be passed therethrough.
- a recess 19a having a shape corresponding to the protrusion 14a is formed on the metal electrode 19 which is a conductor (for example, a copper plate). That is, the metal electrode 19 is guided and engaged with the protrusion 14a while the protrusion 14a is displaced by the recess 19a.
- a pair of joint portions 19b are formed on both sides of the recess 19a. As shown in the figure, the joint portion 19b is formed to rise slightly from the tip of the base portion 19c of the metal electrode 19 (rise portion 19d) and bend in the ⁇ X direction. This manufacturing method can be easily realized by bending, and is suitable for manufacturing.
- the method of making the metal electrode 19 as shown in FIG. 6 is not limited to the above method.
- the joint portion 19b may be fixed as a part of the metal electrode through a metal spacer that secures the gap G.
- the joint 19b as a part of the metal electrode 19 (but not necessarily the same object) is formed to have a gap G with the base 19c excluding the part as an opposing surface. Good.
- the joint portion 19b has mobility in the same direction when pressed in the Y direction (more precisely, the -Y direction) in the figure.
- the cable 17 is soldered to the metal electrode 19, for example.
- the terminal end portion 12e of the flexible printed wiring board 12 enters under the joint portion 19b and is electrically and physically joined to the joint portion 19b.
- the junction box 14 is filled with, for example, a silicone resin 20.
- the silicone resin 20 insulates and protects the metal electrode 19, the terminal end portion 12 e of the flexible printed wiring board 12, and the mutual connection portion of the cable 17, and fixes the whole.
- the connection box 14 is formed so as to be recessed from the bottom surface 11a of the housing 11, it is easy to pour silicone resin into the connection box 14 after the completion of joining. That is, the junction box 14 becomes a silicone resin mold frame.
- FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing an outline of welding by two types of welding machines.
- (a) shows a pulse heat welder.
- the welder electrode 51 is U-shaped as shown.
- Below the welder electrode 51 is the metal electrode 19 (copper foil 19x and Sn plating layer 19y), and below that is the end portion 12e on which the solder 21 is placed.
- the welder electrode 51 when a current as indicated by an arrow shown in the drawing is applied to the welder electrode 51, the welder electrode 51 generates heat, and heat is transmitted to the solder 21 through the metal electrode 19.
- the solder 21 melting point: 220 to 225 ° C.
- the Sn plating layer 19y melting point: about 230 ° C.
- the pulse heat welder realizes joining by welding by conducting heat generated when current flows through the welder electrode 51 to the solder 21 via the metal electrode 19.
- the welding machine electrode 52 is a two-piece stand as shown. Below the welder electrode 52 is the metal electrode 19 (copper foil 19x and Sn plating layer 19y), and below that is the end portion 12e on which the solder 21 is placed.
- FIG. 7 to 9 are perspective views showing a process of joining the terminal end portion 12 e of the flexible printed wiring board 12 to the metal electrode 19.
- a state before bringing the terminal end 12e of the flexible printed wiring board 12 to the predetermined position shown in the figure is considered.
- the joining portion 19b of the metal electrode 19 secures a predetermined gap G in a free single state between the opposing surface (that is, the same plane as the base portion 19c), and the welder electrode 51 (52).
- the mobility in this case depends on the elasticity of the joint 19b.
- the thickness t (including the solder 21) of the end portion 12e in a state where the solid solder 21 is placed is smaller than the gap G (G> t). Therefore, the end portion 12e (including the solder 21) having a thickness smaller than the size of the gap G can be easily inserted into the gap G without lifting the joint portion 19b. Further, when the end portion 12e is inserted into the gap G, as shown in FIG. 5, the end portion 12e enters under the joint portion 19b, and the front end surface of the end portion 12e hits the protruding portion 14a (FIG. 5) or slightly.
- the front position is a predetermined position for joining. That is, the protrusion 14a is useful for positioning when inserting the end portion 12e.
- the welding machine electrode 51 When the end portion 12e is placed in a predetermined position, the welding machine electrode 51 is lowered as shown in FIG. 8 and presses the joint portion 19b. At this time, the joint portion 19b is bent, and the end portion 12e and the joint portion 19b are pressed strongly against each other with the solder interposed therebetween. That is, it is possible to realize a joint structure in which the joint portion 19b having elasticity is bent and is in close contact with the end portion 12e. In this way, the welded portion 19b and the end portion are heated by locally pressing the welder electrode 51 against the joint portion 19b and bringing the joint portion 19b and the end portion 12e (including the solder 21) into close contact with each other. 12e can be joined together.
- the joining structure / joining method it is possible to easily and reliably arrange the members for joining, and furthermore, the joining part and the terminal part can be easily and quickly joined by the welding process. it can. That is, the work for connecting the terminal portion of the flexible printed wiring board to the external conductor is simple and reliable, which is suitable for automation of the work.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the junction box 14 in a completed state.
- this connection box 14 is shown like a rectangular parallelepiped without an upper surface, this is only an example and can actually be made into various shapes as needed. Here, only the simplest shape is illustrated.
- Such a connection box 14 is fixed to a predetermined position (FIG. 4) on the bottom surface 11 a of the housing 11 from the back side. Since the configuration of the other junction box 15 is the same, the junction box 14 will be described in detail as a representative example.
- FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the junction box 14 shown in FIG.
- the connection box 14 is a molded product of, for example, a heat resistant resin, and a positioning projection 14 a is formed on the bottom surface.
- the protrusion 14a becomes narrower as the width in the Z direction in the drawing goes upward in the Y direction (height direction) so that the metal electrode 19 can be easily attached.
- a hole 14b is formed on one side surface of the connection box 14, and the cable 17 can be passed therethrough.
- a recess 19a having a shape corresponding to the protrusion 14a is formed on the metal electrode 19 which is a conductor (for example, a copper plate). That is, the metal electrode 19 is guided and engaged with the protrusion 14a while the protrusion 14a is displaced by the recess 19a.
- the width of the recess 19a (Z direction) is slightly narrower than the width below the protrusion 14a (Z direction). Therefore, the entire lower surface of the metal electrode 19 does not “slip” on the bottom surface 14 c of the connection box 14 and is slightly lifted from the bottom surface.
- This floating dimension has the same meaning as the gap G in the first embodiment. Further, both sides of the concave portion 19 a become a joint portion 19 b with the terminal end portion 12 e of the flexible printed wiring board 12.
- the cable 17 is soldered to the metal electrode 19, for example.
- the terminal end portion 12e of the flexible printed wiring board 12 enters under the joint portion 19b and is electrically and physically joined to the joint portion 19b.
- the junction box 14 is filled with, for example, a silicone resin 20.
- the silicone resin 20 insulates and protects the metal electrode 19, the terminal end portion 12 e of the flexible printed wiring board 12, and the mutual connection portion of the cable 17, and fixes the whole.
- the connection box 14 is formed so as to be recessed from the bottom surface 11a of the housing 11, it is easy to pour silicone resin into the connection box 14 after the completion of joining.
- the junction box 14 is a mold frame made of silicone resin.
- FIG. 12A a state before bringing the terminal end portion 12e of the flexible printed wiring board 12 to the predetermined position shown in the figure is considered.
- the joint portion 19b of the metal electrode 19 secures a predetermined gap G in a free single state between the joint portion 19b and the bottom surface 14c which is the opposite surface, and may be the welder electrode 51 (52. Similarly, it is movable toward the opposite surface when pressed.
- the mobility in this case depends on elastic deformation that expands the concave portion 19a of the metal electrode 19 or elastic deformation of the joint portion 19b.
- the thickness t (including the solder 21) of the end portion 12e in a state where the solid solder 21 is placed is smaller than the gap G (G> t). Therefore, the end portion 12e (including the solder 21) having a thickness smaller than the size of the gap G can be easily inserted into the gap G without lifting the joint portion 19b. Further, when the end portion 12e is inserted into the gap G, the end portion 12e enters under the joint portion 19b, and the position where the tip surface of the end portion 12e hits the projection portion 14a or a little before that is the predetermined position for joining. . That is, the protrusion 14a is useful for positioning when inserting the end portion 12e.
- the welder electrode 51 When the end portion 12e is placed in a predetermined position, as shown in FIG. 12B, the welder electrode 51 is lowered and presses the joint portion 19b. At this time, the joint portion 19b bends against the engagement with the projection 14a, or the concave portion 19a (FIG. 11) slightly expands, and the terminal portion 12e and the joint portion 19b are strongly pressed against each other with the solder 21 interposed therebetween. It will be in the state. In this way, the welded portion 19b and the end portion are heated by locally pressing the welder electrode 51 against the joint portion 19b and bringing the joint portion 19b and the end portion 12e (including the solder 21) into close contact with each other. 12e can be joined together.
- the joint portion 19b is firmly joined to the end portion 12e.
- the other joint portion 19b and the end portion 12e can be firmly joined in the same manner.
- the joint portion 19b of the metal electrode 19 in a free single state before being joined to the end portion 12e is located between the opposing surface (bottom surface 14c) and the end surface.
- a gap G larger than the thickness of the portion 12e is secured. Due to the gap G, the end portion 12e of the flexible printed wiring board can be easily inserted between the joint portion 19b and the opposing surface without lifting the joint portion 19b of the metal electrode 19.
- a gap for inserting the end portion 12e can be ensured by utilizing the engagement with the protrusion 14a without specially modifying the shape of the metal electrode 19 as in the first embodiment.
- the joining structure / joining method it is possible to easily and reliably arrange the members for joining, and furthermore, the joining part and the terminal part can be easily and quickly joined by the welding process. it can. That is, the work for connecting the terminal portion of the flexible printed wiring board to the external conductor is simple and reliable, which is suitable for automation of the work.
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また、このような長尺基板として、フレキシブルプリント配線板(FPC:Flexible Printed Circuit)を使用することができる(特許文献2参照。)。
本発明の、フレキシブルプリント配線板の接合構造は、装置の内部回路と外部導体とを互いに接続するための接続箱と、前記接続箱内にあって、前記外部導体が接合される金属電極と、前記内部回路を構成し、終端部が前記金属電極と接合される細片状のフレキシブルプリント配線板と、を備え、前記金属電極は、前記終端部と重ね合わせるように接合される接合部を有し、前記終端部と重ね合わせる前の自由な単独状態での当該接合部は、その対向面との間に、前記終端部の厚さよりも大きい隙間を確保し、かつ、押圧された場合に前記対向面側への可動性を有している。
また、本発明は、太陽光を収束させる集光レンズがマトリックス状に並んだ集光部と、前記集光部を支持する筐体と、前記筐体の底面に配置されたフレキシブルプリント配線板と、各集光レンズの集光位置に対応して前記フレキシブルプリント配線板上に配置された発電素子と、を備えた集光型太陽光発電モジュールであって、前記筐体の底面の一部に、当該底面より凹んで形成され、前記発電素子の出力を集約して外部に取り出すための外部導体が繋ぎ込まれている接続箱と、前記接続箱内にあって、前記外部導体が接合される金属電極と、内部回路を構成し、終端部が前記金属電極と接合される細片状のフレキシブルプリント配線板と、を備え、前記金属電極は、前記終端部と重ね合わせるように接合される接合部を有し、前記終端部と重ね合わせる前の自由な単独状態での当該接合部は、その対向面との間に、前記終端部の厚さよりも大きい隙間を確保し、かつ、押圧された場合に前記対向面側への可動性を有している。
また、本発明は、装置の内部回路と外部導体とを互いに接続するための接続箱内で、前記外部導体が接合される金属電極と、前記内部回路を構成する細片状のフレキシブルプリント配線板の終端部とを互いに接続するフレキシブルプリント配線板の接合方法であって、前記金属電極の、前記終端部と重ね合わせるように接合される接合部が、その対向面との間に、自由な単独状態での所定の隙間を確保し、かつ、押圧された場合に前記対向面側への可動性を有している状態とし、前記隙間に、隙間寸法より厚さの薄い前記終端部を挿入し、溶接機電極を、前記接合部に押し当てて前記接合部と前記終端部とを互いに密着させた状態で局所的に加熱することにより、前記接合部と前記終端部とを互いに接合するものである。
本発明の実施形態の要旨としては、少なくとも以下のものが含まれる。
この場合、例えば、金属電極の一部を少し立ち上げて折り曲げる加工によって簡易に接合部を形成し、必要な隙間を確保することができる。
この場合、例えば溶接機電極を押し付けたときに接合部が撓んで確実に終端部と密着する接合構造を実現することができる。
この場合、2つの終端部を差し込んで、それぞれ、対応する接合部と接合することができる。従って、例えば2並列の回路を1つの接続箱で外部導体に接続することができる。
この場合の突起部は、金属電極の位置決め、及び、一対の終端部の位置決めに役立つ。
この場合、金属電極の形状に特に工夫をしなくても、突起部との係合を利用して終端部を挿入するための隙間を確保することができる。
この場合、接合完了後の接続箱にシリコーン樹脂等の絶縁材を流し込むことが容易である。この場合の接続箱は、絶縁材のモールド枠となる。
この場合、底面上にはフレキシブルプリント配線板の接続部が無く、従って、電気接続の信頼性が高い。
《フレキシブルプリント配線板の接合構造/接合方法を採用する装置の一例》
以下、本発明の実施形態の詳細について、図面を参照して説明する。まず、本発明の一実施形態としてのフレキシブルプリント配線板の接合構造/接合方法を採用する一例として、集光型太陽光発電モジュールを考えた場合の、集光型太陽光発電装置の構成から説明する。
図2は、集光型太陽光発電モジュール(以下、単にモジュールとも言う。)1Mの一例を拡大して示す斜視図(一部破断)である。図において、モジュール1Mは、底面11aを有する矩形の器状の筐体11と、底面11aに接して設けられたフレキシブルプリント配線板12と、筐体11の鍔部11bに、蓋のように取り付けられた1次集光部13とを、主要な構成要素として備えている。筐体11は、金属製である。フレキシブルプリント配線板12の出力の終端は、プラス側と、マイナス側とに分けられて、筐体11の背面に突出して設けられている接続箱(ジャンクション・ボックス)14,15に引き込まれている。
次に、フレキシブルプリント配線板の接合構造/接合方法としての第1実施形態について説明する。
図5は、完成状態での接続箱14の斜視図である。なお、この接続箱14は、上面のない直方体のように示しているが、これは単に一例を示すのみであり、実際には必要に応じて種々の形状に作ることができる。ここでは、最もシンプルな形状を図示しているに過ぎない。このような接続箱14は、筐体11の底面11aの所定位置(図4)に、背面側から固着される。なお、もう一つの接続箱15についても構成は同様であるので、代表例として接続箱14について詳細に説明する。
図6において、接続箱14は、例えば耐熱樹脂の成形品であり、底面には、位置決め用の突起部14aが形成されている。突起部14aは、例えば、金属電極19を装着しやすいように、図のZ方向の幅が、Y方向(高さ方向)の上に行くほど細くなっている。また、接続箱14の一側面には孔14bが形成され、ここに、ケーブル17を通すことができる。
図14は、2種類の溶接機による溶接の概要を示す断面図である。まず、(a)に示すのはパルスヒート溶接機である。溶接機電極51は、図示のようなU字状になっている。溶接機電極51の下には、金属電極19(銅箔19x及びSnメッキ層19y)があり、その下に、はんだ21を載せた終端部12eがある。
このように、パルスヒート溶接機は、電流を溶接機電極51に流したときの発熱を、金属電極19を介してはんだ21に伝導させることで、溶着による接合を実現する。
このように、抵抗溶接機は、電流を溶接機電極52から金属電極19に流したときの発熱を、金属電極19を介してはんだ21に伝導させることで、溶着による接合を実現する。
上記パルスヒート溶接、抵抗溶接のいずれも、容易かつ迅速に、局所的な加熱による溶着を実現することができる。従って、フレキシブルプリント配線板12の終端部12eを金属電極19に接合し、ケーブル17と電気的に接続するにあたっての作業が簡単確実となり、作業の自動化にも好適である。
まず、図7において、フレキシブルプリント配線板12の終端部12eを図示の所定位置に持ってくる前の状態を考える。このとき、金属電極19の接合部19bは、その対向面(すなわち基部19cと同一平面)との間に、自由な単独状態での所定の隙間Gを確保し、かつ、溶接機電極51(52でもよい。以下同様。)に押圧された場合に対向面側への可動性を有している。この場合の可動性は、接合部19bの弾性に依存している。
こうして、溶接機電極51を接合部19bに押し当てて接合部19bと終端部12e(はんだ21を含む)とを互いに密着させた状態で、局所的に加熱することにより、接合部19bと終端部12eとを互いに接合することができる。
もう一方の接合部19bと終端部12eについても全く同様にして強固に接合することができる。従って、2並列の回路を1つの接続箱14でケーブル17に接続することができる。
このようなフレキシブルプリント配線板12の接合構造では、終端部12eと接合される前の自由な単独状態での金属電極19の接合部19bは、その対向面との間に、終端部12eの厚さよりも大きい隙間Gを確保している。この隙間Gがあることによって、金属電極19の接合部19bを持ち上げなくても、フレキシブルプリント配線板の終端部12eを容易に接合部19bとその対向面との間に差し込むことができる。
次に、フレキシブルプリント配線板の接合構造/接合方法としての第2実施形態について説明する。
図10は、完成状態での接続箱14の斜視図である。なお、この接続箱14は、上面のない直方体のように示しているが、これは単に一例を示すのみであり、実際には必要に応じて種々の形状に作ることができる。ここでは、最もシンプルな形状を図示しているに過ぎない。このような接続箱14は、筐体11の底面11aの所定位置(図4)に、背面側から固着される。なお、もう一つの接続箱15についても構成は同様であるので、代表例として接続箱14について詳細に説明する。
図11において、接続箱14は、例えば耐熱樹脂の成形品であり、底面には、位置決め用の突起部14aが形成されている。突起部14aは、例えば、金属電極19を装着しやすいように、図のZ方向の幅が、Y方向(高さ方向)の上に行くほど細くなっている。また、接続箱14の一側面には孔14bが形成され、ここに、ケーブル17を通すことができる。
まず、図12の(a)において、フレキシブルプリント配線板12の終端部12eを図示の所定位置に持ってくる前の状態を考える。このとき、金属電極19の接合部19bは、その対向面である底面14cとの間に、自由な単独状態での所定の隙間Gを確保し、かつ、溶接機電極51(52でもよい。以下同様。)に押圧された場合に対向面側への可動性を有している。この場合の可動性は、金属電極19の凹部19aを拡げるような弾性変形、または、接合部19bの弾性変形に依存している。
こうして、溶接機電極51を接合部19bに押し当てて接合部19bと終端部12e(はんだ21を含む)とを互いに密着させた状態で、局所的に加熱することにより、接合部19bと終端部12eとを互いに接合することができる。
もう一方の接合部19bと終端部12eについても全く同様にして強固に接合することができる。
このようなフレキシブルプリント配線板12の接合構造では、終端部12eと接合される前の自由な単独状態での金属電極19の接合部19bは、その対向面(底面14c)との間に、終端部12eの厚さよりも大きい隙間Gを確保している。この隙間Gがあることによって、金属電極19の接合部19bを持ち上げなくても、フレキシブルプリント配線板の終端部12eを容易に接合部19bとその対向面との間に差し込むことができる。また、第1実施形態のように金属電極19の形状に特に工夫をしなくても、突起部14aとの係合を利用して終端部12eを挿入するための隙間を確保することができる。
なお、上記各実施形態では、モジュール1Mを、対象の「装置」とした場合のフレキシブルプリント配線板12の接合構造/接合方法について説明したが、このような接合構造/接合方法それ自体は、集光型太陽光発電モジュールへの依存性は無い。従って、フレキシブルプリント配線板を採用する各種の電気製品、電装設備、自動車の車内配線等にも同様に適用することができる。
1M 集光型太陽光発電モジュール
3 架台
3a 支柱
3b 基礎
4 追尾センサ
5 直達日射計
11 筐体
11a 底面
11b 鍔部
12 フレキシブルプリント配線板
12e 終端部
13 1次集光部
13f フレネルレンズ
14 接続箱
14a 突起部
14b 孔
14c 底面
15 接続箱
16 発電素子
17,18 ケーブル
19 金属電極
19a 凹部
19b 接合部
19c 基部
19d 立ち上げ部
19x 銅箔
19y Snメッキ層
20 シリコーン樹脂
51,52 溶接機電極
100 集光型太陽光発電装置
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- 装置の内部回路と外部導体とを互いに接続するための接続箱と、
前記接続箱内にあって、前記外部導体が接合される金属電極と、
前記内部回路を構成し、終端部が前記金属電極と接合される細片状のフレキシブルプリント配線板と、を備え、
前記金属電極は、前記終端部と重ね合わせるように接合される接合部を有し、前記終端部と重ね合わせる前の自由な単独状態での当該接合部は、その対向面との間に、前記終端部の厚さよりも大きい隙間を確保し、かつ、押圧された場合に前記対向面側への可動性を有している、フレキシブルプリント配線板の接合構造。 - 前記接合部は、前記金属電極の一部が、当該一部を除く基部を前記対向面として、前記隙間を有するように形成されたものである請求項1に記載のフレキシブルプリント配線板の接合構造。
- 前記接合部は、前記対向面に対して接近し得る弾性を有している請求項2に記載のフレキシブルプリント配線板の接合構造。
- 前記接合部は、前記金属電極に一対設けられ、また、前記フレキシブルプリント配線板は一対存在し、それぞれの終端部が、一対の前記接合部と接合される請求項1に記載のフレキシブルプリント配線板の接合構造。
- 前記接続箱には突起部が形成され、前記金属電極はその中央に形成された凹部で前記突起部と係合し、一対の前記終端部は当該突起部に対して両側から対向する請求項4に記載のフレキシブルプリント配線板の接合構造。
- 前記終端部と重ね合わせる前の自由な単独状態での前記接合部は、前記突起部との係合により前記対向面との間に前記隙間を確保している請求項5に記載のフレキシブルプリント配線板の接合構造。
- 前記接続箱は、前記装置の底面に設けられ、かつ、当該底面よりも凹んで形成されている請求項1に記載のフレキシブルプリント配線板の接合構造。
- 太陽光を収束させる集光レンズがマトリックス状に並んだ集光部と、
前記集光部を支持する筐体と、
前記筐体の底面に配置されたフレキシブルプリント配線板と、
各集光レンズの集光位置に対応して前記フレキシブルプリント配線板上に配置された発電素子と、を備えた集光型太陽光発電モジュールであって、
前記筐体の底面の一部に、当該底面より凹んで形成され、前記発電素子の出力を集約して外部に取り出すための外部導体が繋ぎ込まれている接続箱と、
前記接続箱内にあって、前記外部導体が接合される金属電極と、
内部回路を構成し、終端部が前記金属電極と接合される細片状のフレキシブルプリント配線板と、を備え、
前記金属電極は、前記終端部と重ね合わせるように接合される接合部を有し、前記終端部と重ね合わせる前の自由な単独状態での当該接合部は、その対向面との間に、前記終端部の厚さよりも大きい隙間を確保し、かつ、押圧された場合に前記対向面側への可動性を有している、集光型太陽光発電モジュール。 - 前記フレキシブルプリント配線板は、前記底面上で、継ぎ目無く連続して配置されている請求項8に記載の集光型太陽光発電モジュール。
- 装置の内部回路と外部導体とを互いに接続するための接続箱内で、前記外部導体が接合される金属電極と、前記内部回路を構成する細片状のフレキシブルプリント配線板の終端部とを互いに接続するフレキシブルプリント配線板の接合方法であって、
前記金属電極の、前記終端部と重ね合わせるように接合される接合部が、その対向面との間に、自由な単独状態での所定の隙間を確保し、かつ、押圧された場合に前記対向面側への可動性を有している状態とし、
前記隙間に、隙間寸法より厚さの薄い前記終端部を挿入し、
溶接機電極を、前記接合部に押し当てて前記接合部と前記終端部とを互いに密着させた状態で局所的に加熱することにより、前記接合部と前記終端部とを互いに接合する、
フレキシブルプリント配線板の接合方法。
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