WO2018181289A1 - Solar cell module and terminal box for solar cell module - Google Patents

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WO2018181289A1
WO2018181289A1 PCT/JP2018/012395 JP2018012395W WO2018181289A1 WO 2018181289 A1 WO2018181289 A1 WO 2018181289A1 JP 2018012395 W JP2018012395 W JP 2018012395W WO 2018181289 A1 WO2018181289 A1 WO 2018181289A1
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佑太 西尾
健一郎 隅田
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H02GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02SGENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
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    • H02S40/34Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes
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  • the present disclosure relates to a solar cell module and a terminal box for the solar cell module.
  • Some solar cell modules have a terminal box attached to the back side of the solar cell panel.
  • a cable for outputting electricity obtained by photoelectric conversion in the solar cell panel to the outside of the solar cell module is connected to the terminal box (see, for example, JP-A-2008-263198).
  • a solar cell module and a terminal box for the solar cell module are disclosed.
  • the solar cell module includes a solar cell panel including solar cells and a terminal box located on the surface of the solar cell panel.
  • the terminal box has a base portion and a main body portion.
  • the base portion is located on the surface.
  • the main body is positioned on the base body in a state of being engaged with the base body.
  • the base portion includes a first portion, a second portion, and a first terminal portion.
  • the first portion is located on the surface.
  • the second portion includes an engaged portion that is located in a state protruding from the first portion along a first direction away from the surface and is located along an annular region.
  • the first terminal portion is positioned in a state in which a conductive wire located from the solar cell panel to the region on the surface is electrically connected in a state where the first terminal portion is electrically connected to the solar cell. is doing.
  • the main body has a third portion and a fourth portion.
  • the third part is in a state of accommodating a terminal-containing part including a second terminal part and a part of the first terminal part that is positioned in contact with the second terminal part. It is located in a state where a sealed space is formed with the base portion.
  • the fourth portion includes an engaging portion positioned along an annular region in a state of being engaged with the engaged portion in a rotatable and detachable manner.
  • a terminal box for a solar cell module includes a base portion and a main body portion that can be attached to and detached from the base portion.
  • the base portion includes a first portion, a second portion, and a first terminal portion.
  • the first portion includes a bottom surface for positioning on a surface of a solar battery panel including solar cells.
  • the second portion includes an engaged portion that is located in a state of protruding from the first portion along a first direction opposite to the bottom surface and is located along an annular region.
  • the first terminal portion is a portion for being electrically connected to a conductive wire located from the inside of the solar cell panel to the region on the surface in a state of being electrically connected to the solar cell. is there.
  • the main body has a third portion and a fourth portion.
  • the third part is in contact with the terminal-containing part including the second terminal part and the second terminal part of the first terminal part by mounting the main body part on the base part.
  • a sealed space in a state of accommodating a portion positioned in a state can be formed with the base portion.
  • the fourth portion includes an engaging portion located along an annular region for rotatably and detachably engaging with the engaged portion.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of an example of a solar cell module according to the first to fourth embodiments and the seventh to ninth embodiments.
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an appearance of an example of the solar cell module according to the first to fourth embodiments and the seventh to ninth embodiments as viewed from the front side.
  • FIG. 3 is a plan view showing an external appearance of an example of the solar cell module according to the first to fourth embodiments and the seventh to ninth embodiments as viewed from the back side.
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the IV part in FIG. 1 in an enlarged manner.
  • FIG. 5A is an exploded end view showing a cut surface of the terminal box along the line VV in FIG. FIG.
  • FIG. 5B is an end view showing a cut surface of the terminal box along the line VV in FIG. Fig.6 (a) is an exploded perspective view which shows an example of the part corresponding to IV part of FIG. 1 among the solar cell modules which concern on 2nd Embodiment.
  • FIG. 7A is an exploded end view showing a cut surface of the terminal box along the line VII-VII in FIG.
  • FIG. 7B is an end view showing a cut surface of the terminal box along the line VII-VII in FIG.
  • FIG. 8A is an exploded end view showing a cut surface corresponding to the cut surface along the line VII-VII in FIG. 6 in the example of the terminal box according to the third embodiment.
  • FIG. 8B is an end view showing a cut surface corresponding to the cut surface along the line VII-VII of FIG. 6 in the example of the terminal box according to the third embodiment.
  • Fig.9 (a) is a top view which shows the external appearance seen from the main-body part side of an example of the base
  • FIG. 9B is a plan view showing the appearance of an example of the main body portion of the terminal box according to the fourth embodiment viewed from the base portion side.
  • FIG. 10A is a perspective view showing an appearance of an example of the first terminal portion of the base portion according to the fourth embodiment.
  • FIG. 10B is a perspective view illustrating an appearance of an example of the second terminal portion of the main body according to the fourth embodiment.
  • FIG. 10A is a perspective view showing an appearance of an example of the first terminal portion of the base portion according to the fourth embodiment.
  • FIG. 10B is a perspective view illustrating an appearance of an example of the second terminal portion of the
  • FIG. 11A is an exploded end view showing a cut surface corresponding to the cut surface along the line VII-VII in FIG. 6 in the example of the terminal box according to the fourth embodiment.
  • FIG.11 (b) is an end elevation which shows the cut surface corresponding to the cut surface along the VII-VII line of FIG. 6 of an example of the terminal box concerning 4th Embodiment.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an appearance of an example of a terminal box according to the fifth embodiment.
  • FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of an example of a terminal box according to the sixth embodiment.
  • FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of a portion corresponding to the IV part of FIG. 1 in an example of the solar cell module according to the seventh embodiment.
  • FIG. 15A is a plan view showing an appearance of an example of a base body portion of a terminal box according to the seventh embodiment viewed from the main body portion side.
  • FIG. 15B is a plan view showing an appearance of an example of a main body portion of a terminal box according to the seventh embodiment as viewed from the base portion side.
  • FIG. 16 is an exploded end view showing a cut surface corresponding to the cut surface along the line VV of FIG. 4 in the example of the terminal box according to the eighth embodiment.
  • FIG. 17 is an exploded end view showing a cut surface corresponding to the cut surface along the line VV of FIG. 4 in the example of the terminal box according to the ninth embodiment.
  • FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of a portion corresponding to the IV part of FIG. 1 in the example of the solar cell module according to the tenth embodiment.
  • FIG. 19 is an exploded end view showing a cut surface of the terminal box along the line XIX-XIX in FIG.
  • a resin terminal box is generally attached to the back surface of the solar cell panel in order to output electricity obtained by photoelectric conversion to the outside.
  • a conductive wire electrically connected to the photoelectric conversion unit is connected to the terminal box, and a cable in which an electric wire for outputting electricity is covered with a resin is connected.
  • the terminal box may contain a bypass diode.
  • This bypass diode is a solar cell whose internal resistance is increased due to a decrease in the amount of received light when a plurality of solar cell groups each including a plurality of solar cells connected in series are further connected in series. Current can be passed to avoid cells. Thereby, the heat_generation
  • the solar cell module is required to have improved durability so that it can be used for a long time. For this reason, for example, it is conceivable to increase the moisture resistance of the solar cell module by sandwiching the photoelectric conversion part between two glass substrates from both the front side and the back side.
  • the terminal box, the bypass diode housed in the terminal box, the cable connected to the terminal box, etc. are more suitable than the solar cell panel depending on the usage environment. Deterioration tends to be accelerated, making it difficult to use for a long time. For this reason, for example, the terminal box, the bypass diode housed in the terminal box, the cable connected to the terminal box, and the like may be required to be replaced during the long-term use of the solar cell module.
  • the inventors of the present application have created a technique for making the solar cell module and the terminal box for the solar cell module easy to reuse for a long period of time and making the solar cell module easy to reuse.
  • the longitudinal direction on the back surface Sf2 of the solar cell module 1 to be described later is the + X direction
  • the short direction on the back surface Sf2 is the + Y direction
  • the normal direction of the front surface Sf1 of the solar cell module 1 to be described later Is the + Z direction.
  • the solar cell panel 2 includes, for example, a surface protection member 21, a surface side sealing material 22, a photoelectric conversion unit 23, a back surface side sealing material 24, And a back surface protection member 25.
  • the surface on the + Z direction side of the surface protection member 21 is a surface (also referred to as a front surface) Sf1 to which external light such as sunlight is irradiated.
  • the surface on the ⁇ Z direction side of the back surface protection member 25 is a surface (also referred to as a back surface) Sf2 located on the opposite side of the front surface Sf1.
  • the outer peripheral part connecting the front surface Sf1 and the back surface Sf2 of the solar cell panel 2 may be in a state where the frame is attached or may be in a state where the frame is not attached.
  • the surface protection member 21 can protect the photoelectric conversion unit 23 from the front surface Sf1 side, for example.
  • the surface protection member 21 has translucency with respect to light with a wavelength in a specific range, for example.
  • a wavelength in the specific range for example, a wavelength of light that can be photoelectrically converted by the photoelectric conversion unit 23 is employed.
  • a plate-like member also referred to as a first plate-like member
  • a resin such as glass or acrylic or polycarbonate
  • the surface protection member 21 having water shielding properties and translucency for light in a specific range of wavelengths is realized.
  • a flat plate member having a rectangular shape on both the front surface and the back surface and a thickness of about 1 mm to 5 mm is employed.
  • the back surface protection member 25 is positioned in a state of facing the front surface protection member 21, for example.
  • the photoelectric conversion unit 23 exists in a region G ⁇ b> 2 (also referred to as a gap region) between the front surface protection member 21 and the back surface protection member 25.
  • the back surface protection member 25 can protect the photoelectric conversion part 23 from the back surface Sf2 side.
  • the back surface protection member 25 may have a light-transmitting property with respect to light having a specific range of wavelengths, or may not have a light-transmitting property with respect to light having a specific range of wavelengths.
  • a flexible sheet-like member also referred to as a sheet member
  • a plate-like member also referred to as a second plate-like member
  • resin is applied to the material of the sheet member.
  • a shape, and thickness of a 2nd plate-shaped member the thing similar to the raw material, shape, and thickness of a 1st plate-shaped member can be employ
  • the front surface side sealing material 22 is in a state of covering the photoelectric conversion unit 23 from the surface protection member 21 side, and being filled between the surface protection member 21 and the photoelectric conversion unit 23. ing.
  • the material of the surface side sealing material 22 include polyester resins such as ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), triacetyl cellulose (TAC), and polyethylene naphthalate, which are excellent in translucency for light in a specific range of wavelengths. Etc. apply.
  • the back surface side sealing material 24 is the state which has covered the photoelectric conversion part 23 from the back surface protection member 25 side, for example, and is filled between the back surface protection member 25 and the photoelectric conversion part 23. positioned.
  • the gap region G2 located between the front surface protection member 21 and the back surface protection member 25 is filled with, for example, a sealing material that covers the photoelectric conversion unit 23. positioned.
  • a sealing material that covers the photoelectric conversion unit 23.
  • a material similar to the material of the front surface side sealing material 22 can be applied to the material of the back surface side sealing material 24.
  • the photoelectric conversion unit 23 includes N (N is an integer of 1 or more) solar cells CE2 that can convert incident sunlight into electricity.
  • the solar cell CE2 for example, a crystalline solar cell or a thin film solar cell can be adopted.
  • a solar cell of crystalline silicon is adopted as the solar cell CE2.
  • 24 solar cells CE2 are positioned in a state where they are electrically connected in series by the connecting conductor T1.
  • the photoelectric conversion unit 23 includes four solar battery cell groups Sg1, Sg2, Sg3, and Sg4.
  • the six solar cells CE2 arranged along the + X direction are positioned in a state of being electrically connected in series by the connection conductor T1.
  • the four solar cell groups Sg1, Sg2, Sg3, Sg4 are positioned in a state where they are electrically connected in series by the connection conductor T1 in a state where they are arranged in the + Y direction.
  • the conducting wires W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, and W1f are located from the solar cell panel 2 to the region on the surface of the solar cell panel 2, respectively.
  • each of the conducting wires W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, W1f is in a state of being electrically connected to the solar cell CE2. It is located from the solar cell panel 2 to the region on the surface of the solar cell panel 2.
  • Each conducting wire W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, W1f is in a state of being made of a material having excellent conductivity such as copper.
  • each conducting wire W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, W1f for example, a copper foil is employed. Further, for example, if a copper foil coated with solder is adopted as each of the conductive wires W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, W1f, it is easy to solder the conductive wires W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, W1f. It is.
  • Each conducting wire W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, W1f is located in a state where it is connected to the terminal box 3 located on the back surface Sf2 through the hole Th1 of the back surface protection member 25, for example. Yes.
  • insulating sheets I1a, I1b, I1c, and I1d may be positioned between the conductive wires W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, and W1f and the photoelectric conversion unit 23. Thereby, it is hard to produce the short circuit by contact with each electrode W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, W1f, and the electrode of the photovoltaic cell CE2.
  • the first conductive wire W1a and the second conductive wire W1b are electrically connected to the solar cell group Sg1. It is located in a state where the third conductor W1c is electrically connected to the solar cell group Sg2, and is located in a state where the fourth conductor W1d is electrically connected to the solar cell group Sg3. Yes. Furthermore, the conducting wire W1c and the conducting wire W1d are located in a state where they are electrically connected via the connecting conductor T1. In addition, for example, an insulator such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is sandwiched between the intersection of the conductor W1b and the connection conductor T1 and the intersection of the conductor W1e and the connection conductor T1. Yes.
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • the conductors W1b, W1e and the connection conductor T1 are insulated.
  • the fifth conductive wire W1e and the sixth conductive wire W1f are electrically connected to the solar cell group Sg4.
  • the six conductors W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, and W1f may be positioned in a state where they are inserted through different hole portions Th1, respectively. Further, two or more of the six conductors W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, and W1f may be positioned in a state in which one hole Th1 is inserted.
  • Each hole Th1 is sealed with a sealing material such as a butyl resin or a polyisopropylene resin in a state where the conductive wires W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, and W1f are inserted. Is in a state.
  • a sealing material such as a butyl resin or a polyisopropylene resin
  • the terminal box 3 is a so-called junction box.
  • the terminal box 3 is positioned on the surface of the solar cell panel 2 as shown in FIG.
  • the four terminal boxes 3 a, 3 b, 3 c, 3 d are positioned in a state where they are fixed on the back surface Sf ⁇ b> 2 of the solar cell panel 2.
  • Each terminal box 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d can be fixed to the back surface Sf2 by adhesion using, for example, a silicon-based adhesive.
  • the output cables C ⁇ b> 1 for outputting electricity generated in the photoelectric conversion unit 23 are positioned in the terminal boxes 3 a and 3 d in a state where they are electrically connected.
  • FIG. 1 the output cables C ⁇ b> 1 for outputting electricity generated in the photoelectric conversion unit 23 are positioned in the terminal boxes 3 a and 3 d in a state where they are electrically connected.
  • the output cable C1a is located in a state where it is electrically connected to the terminal box 3a.
  • the cable C1a and the conducting wire W1a are positioned in an electrically connected state.
  • the output cable C1d is located in a state where it is electrically connected to the terminal box 3d.
  • the cable C1d and the conducting wire W1f are located in an electrically connected state.
  • the cable C1a is a positive cable
  • the cable C1d is a negative cable.
  • the cable C1d is a positive cable.
  • Terminal box> The terminal boxes 3b and 3c will be described with reference to FIGS. 4, 5A, and 5B.
  • the terminal box 3b and the terminal box 3c have the same structure. For this reason, here, the terminal box 3b will be described as an example.
  • the terminal box 3 b includes a base portion 31 and a main body portion 32.
  • the base portion 31 is located on the surface of the solar cell panel 2. As shown in FIGS. 4, 5A, and 5B, the base portion 31 includes a first portion P1, a second portion P2, and a first terminal portion Tm1.
  • the first portion P ⁇ b> 1 includes a bottom surface for fixing to the surface of the solar cell panel 2.
  • the first portion P1 is positioned in a state of surrounding the opening on the back surface Sf2 side of the hole Th1 of the back surface protection member 25.
  • the first portion P1 has an annular shape.
  • the first portion P1 is positioned in a state of being fixed on the back surface Sf2 of the back surface protection member 25 with, for example, a silicon-based adhesive Ad1.
  • the second portion P2 is located in a state of protruding from the first portion P1 along a first direction (in the first embodiment, ⁇ Z direction) that is separated from the surface of the solar cell panel 2.
  • a first direction in the first embodiment, ⁇ Z direction
  • the second portion P2 is along the first direction ( ⁇ Z direction) opposite to the bottom surface of the first portion P1. It is located in a state protruding from the first portion P1.
  • the second portion P2 includes an annular region (also referred to as a first annular region) S11 and an engaged portion En1 positioned along the first annular region S11.
  • annular region also referred to as a first annular region
  • the first annular region S11 has a cylindrical shape centered on a virtual axis Ax2 along the first direction ( ⁇ Z direction). have.
  • the to-be-engaged part En1 is located along the outer peripheral part of 1st annular
  • the engaged portion En1 has the form of a male screw.
  • the portion on the + Z direction side is open.
  • the second portion P2 includes a bottom portion Bt1 that is located in a state of closing the portion on the ⁇ Z direction side of the first annular region S11.
  • the first part P1 and the second part P2 have an integral configuration.
  • a resin or the like is applied to the material of the first part P1 and the second part P2.
  • the first part P1 and the second part P2 can be manufactured by, for example, integral molding of resin.
  • the first terminal portion Tm1 is located in a state where the conductive wires W1b and W1c are electrically connected.
  • the first terminal portion Tm1 is a portion for being electrically connected to the conducting wires W1b and W1c.
  • the conductive wires W1b and W1c can be connected to the first terminal portion Tm1, and the base portion 31 can be attached on the surface of the solar cell panel 2.
  • the first terminal portion Tm1 is made of a conductor such as metal, for example. In the example of FIGS.
  • the first terminal portion Tm1 is located in a state of penetrating the bottom portion Bt1 of the second portion P2.
  • the first terminal portion Tm1 is located in a state where the conductive wires W1b and W1c are electrically connected in the internal space of the second portion P2.
  • the main body 32 is positioned on the base 31 in a state of being engaged with the base 31. As shown in FIG. 4, FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, the main body portion 32 includes a third portion P3 and a fourth portion P4.
  • the third portion P3 is positioned in a state in which the sealed space Sc1 is formed in cooperation with the base portion 31.
  • the third portion P ⁇ b> 3 can form the sealed space Sc ⁇ b> 1 in cooperation with the base portion 31 by mounting the main body portion 32 on the base portion 31.
  • the third portion P3 has, for example, a cup shape having a cylindrical side portion Sp1 and a circular bottom portion Bt2.
  • the sealed space Sc1 is in a state where a portion including the second terminal portion Tm2 (also referred to as a terminal-containing portion) is accommodated. In the sealed space Sc1, the second terminal portion Tm2 is positioned in contact with the first terminal portion Tm1.
  • the sealed space Sc1 includes a terminal-containing portion including the second terminal portion Tm2 and a portion located in a state where the second terminal portion Tm2 of the first terminal portion Tm1 is in contact. Being housed.
  • a portion of the first terminal portion Tm1 that is located in a state of protruding from the bottom Bt1 in the ⁇ Z direction is in contact with the second terminal portion Tm2.
  • the terminal-containing portion can include, for example, a diode Bd1 described later.
  • the diode Bd1 is a so-called bypass diode.
  • a decrease in the amount of received light The internal resistance may increase due to the above.
  • the diode Bd1 can pass a current so as to avoid a group of solar cells having a high internal resistance in order to avoid the heat generation of the solar cell CE2.
  • the second terminal portion Tm2 is an electrode located in a state of being exposed to the outside of the diode Bd1. In the example of FIG. 4, FIG. 5A and FIG.
  • the second terminal portion Tm2 is a portion located in a recessed state so that the first terminal portion Tm1 is fitted.
  • the second terminal portion Tm2 is in a state of being made of a conductor such as metal, like the first terminal portion Tm1.
  • the fourth portion P4 includes an annular region (also referred to as a second annular region) Sl2, and an engagement portion En2 located along the second annular region Sl2.
  • the second annular region S12 has a cylindrical shape centered on a virtual axis Ax2 along the first direction ( ⁇ Z direction).
  • the engaging part En2 is located along the inner peripheral part of 2nd annular area
  • the engagement portion En2 has a female screw shape.
  • the engaging portion En2 can be engaged with the engaged portion En1 in a rotatable and detachable state. For this reason, the main body 32 can be attached to and detached from the base 31. As shown in FIG.
  • the engaging portion En2 is engaged with the engaged portion En1 in a rotatable and detachable state. Located in the state. At this time, for example, the base portion 31 and the main body portion 32 are in close contact with each other due to the engagement between the engaging portion En2 and the engaged portion En1. Thereby, for example, the sealed space Sc ⁇ b> 1 can be formed by the base portion 31 and the main body portion 32.
  • the terminal box 3b can be completed. Thereby, the terminal box 3b can be easily attached to the solar cell panel 2, for example.
  • the main body 32 can be detached from the base 31 fixed to the solar cell panel 2 by rotation. For this reason, for example, the main body 32 can be easily replaced.
  • the solar cell module 1 and the terminal box 3b for the solar cell module 1 can be easily used for a long period of time.
  • the solar cell module 1 can contribute to reuse of the solar cell module 1 by exchanging the main body portion 32 of the terminal box 3b and repairing and reproducing the solar cell module 1.
  • the engagement portion En2 and the engaged portion En1 are engaged,
  • the main body 32 can be attached to the base body 31. Thereby, for example, it is difficult for a load caused by an external force or the like to be applied to a portion where the first terminal portion Tm1 and the second terminal portion Tm2 are connected.
  • the diode Bd1 that functions as a bypass diode for the solar cell module 1 may be detachable from the base portion 31.
  • the main body 32 can be detached from the base body 31 by rotation, and the diode Bd1 can be easily replaced.
  • the solar cell module 1 it is easy to solve the problems associated with the deterioration of the diode Bd1.
  • the diode Bd1 as the terminal-containing portion may be positioned in contact with the third portion P3 in the first direction ( ⁇ Z direction).
  • the second terminal portion Tm2 can be pressed against the first terminal portion Tm1 by pressing the main body portion 32 against the base portion 31.
  • the electrical connection between the first terminal portion Tm1 and the second terminal portion Tm2 can be easily and accurately realized without using a special jig or the like.
  • the base portion 31 is attached on the surface of the solar cell panel 2, and the main body portion is attached to the base portion 31. 32 can be engaged by rotation.
  • the terminal box 3b can be easily attached to the solar cell panel 2, for example.
  • the main body 32 can be detached from the base body 31 that is fixed to the solar cell panel 2 by rotation. For this reason, for example, the main body 32 can be easily replaced.
  • the solar cell module 1 and the terminal box 3b for the solar cell module 1 can be easily used for a long period of time.
  • the terminal box 3b As a basic configuration, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, FIG. 7 (a) and FIG. 7 (b), the terminal box 3b is positioned in a state of being fitted in the hole Th1. It may be changed to the terminal box 3bA having the protruding portion Pr1.
  • the terminal box 3bA may include a base portion 31A having a configuration in which a convex portion Pr1 is added to the base portion 31 of the terminal box 3b.
  • the convex portion Pr1 is an annular portion located in a state protruding from the + Z side portion of the base portion 31A in the + Z direction.
  • the convex portion Pr1 can be fitted into the hole Th1 by being inserted along the inner periphery of the hole Th1.
  • the base portion 31A is attached to the back surface protection member 25, the convex portion Pr1 is fitted in the hole Th1.
  • the base portion 31 ⁇ / b> A can be firmly fixed to the plate-like back surface protection member 25.
  • any of an external force when the main body 32 is engaged with the base portion 31A by rotation and an external force due to contact of a tool or a jig in the installation work of the solar cell module 1 acts on the base portion.
  • the base portion 31 ⁇ / b> A is unlikely to fall off from the back surface protection member 25. Further, for example, by attaching the convex portion Pr1 of the base portion 31A to the hole Th1 of the back surface protection member 25, the attachment position of the base portion 31A with respect to the back surface protection member 25 can be easily determined.
  • the terminal boxes 3b and 3bA are used as a basic configuration to close the gap between the base portion 31B and the main body portion 32B as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, for example. It may be changed to the terminal box 3bB further provided with the packing member Pk1 positioned in the state.
  • the material of the packing member Pk1 for example, a material that can be elastically deformed such as butyl rubber and has excellent weather resistance is used. If such a configuration is adopted, for example, it becomes difficult for moisture to enter the terminal box 3bB from the gap between the base portion 31B and the main body portion 32B.
  • the base portion 31B is positioned in a state of protruding toward the main body portion 32B with the base portion 31A as a basic configuration.
  • An annular portion (also referred to as an annular projecting portion) Pr2 may be added.
  • the annular projecting portion Pr2 is located along the outer peripheral portion of the surface on the ⁇ Z direction side of the bottom portion Bt1.
  • the main body 32B is positioned in a state where the packing member Pk1 is held with the main body 32 as a basic configuration.
  • annular portion Hp1 may be added.
  • the annular holding portion Hp1 is located along the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical side portion Sp1.
  • the packing member Pk1 may be positioned in contact with the annular projecting portion Pr2.
  • the packing member Pk1 is held in the main body portion 32B. Therefore, for example, the packing member Pk1 can be easily replaced by detaching the main body 32B from the base 31B and attaching a new main body 32B to the base 31B.
  • the annular holding portion Hp1 is an annular shape located in a state of being recessed in the first direction ( ⁇ Z direction).
  • a portion (also referred to as an annular recess) Cg1 may be used.
  • the packing member Pk1 may be located in the annular recess Cg1.
  • the annular projecting portion Pr2 may be positioned in a state where it is in contact with the packing member Pk1 in the annular recess Cg1.
  • the main body portion 32B when the main body portion 32B is mounted on the base body portion 31B, the main body portion 32B is positioned relative to the base body portion 31B by an operation of inserting the annular projecting portion Pr2 into the annular recess portion Cg1. It can be easily realized.
  • the terminal box 3b, 3bA, 3bB is a basic configuration.
  • the terminal box 3bC may be changed to a state in which the fourth member P4 and the fourth member P4 are integrally formed.
  • the state in which the third portion P3 and the diode Bd1 are integrally configured by one or more of various methods such as bonding, adhesion, connection, engagement, fitting, and fastening.
  • the fourth portion P4 and the diode Bd1 may be integrally configured.
  • the terminal box 3bC has a base portion 31C and a main body portion 32C as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, for example.
  • the first terminal portion Tm1C is virtually It is changed so as to be located along a circular imaginary line Vc1 centering on the axis Ax2.
  • the main body portion 32C has a circular imaginary line with the second terminal portion Tm2C centered on the virtual axis Ax2 when viewed from above in the first direction ( ⁇ Z direction) with the main body portion 32B as a basic configuration. It is changed so that it may be located along Vc1.
  • the fourth portion P4 may be positioned so as to be rotatable about the virtual axis Ax2 with respect to the second portion P2.
  • the first terminal portion Tm1C and the second terminal portion Tm2C are more reliably electrically connected to each other by a structure in which the first terminal portion Tm1C and the second terminal portion Tm2C are firmly contacted or fitted. It becomes possible. As a result, for example, even if the power obtained by the power generation in the solar cell panel 2 is increased, it is difficult to cause a problem that an arc is caused to fly due to a high electric resistance at a contact portion between the first terminal portion Tm1C and the second terminal portion Tm2C. .
  • the first terminal portion Tm1C is the first terminal portion Tm1.
  • the basic configuration may be changed to a terminal portion (also referred to as a bent terminal portion) positioned in a bent state.
  • the first terminal portion Tm1C is bent, for example, from the first plate-like portion Pl1 positioned in a state extending along the first direction ( ⁇ Z direction), and the first plate-like portion Pl1.
  • a second plate-like portion Pl2 which is located in a state of extending in the direction.
  • the first terminal portion Tm1C is a third plate having a hole Th2 to be fastened to the bottom portion Bt1.
  • a fourth plate-like part Pl4 located in a state of penetrating the bottom part Bt1.
  • the second terminal portion Tm2C is replaced with the second terminal portion Tm2.
  • the basic configuration may be changed to a configuration including the locked terminal portion Fk1.
  • the locked terminal portion Fk1 is in contact with, for example, the first plate-like portion Pl1, and is locked by the second plate-like portion Pl2 in the first direction ( ⁇ Z direction). It may be located in a state.
  • the first terminal portion Tm1C and the second terminal portion Tm2C are positioned in a state where the other second terminal portion Tm2C is locked by the first terminal portion Tm1C in a bent state. With such a structure, the main body 32C can be firmly fixed to the base 31C.
  • the second terminal portion Tm2C is connected to the fixed portion Fx1C and the fifth plate-like portion Pl5. Part Cl1.
  • the fixed portion Fx1C is a portion located in a state where it is fixed to the bottom portion Bt2 of the third portion P3.
  • the fifth plate-like portion Pl5 is a portion located in a state of extending from the fixed portion Fx1C.
  • the fifth plate-like portion Pl5 has a hole Th3 for fastening to the bottom Bt2 of the third portion P3.
  • the connection portion Cl1 is a plate-like portion that is bent in a U shape in plan view in the first direction ( ⁇ Z direction).
  • connection portion Cl1 is located in a state where the gap portion GP2 is formed.
  • the fourth portion P4 is rotated about the virtual axis Ax2 with respect to the second portion P2, the first plate-like portion Pl1 of the first terminal portion Tm1C is inserted into the gap portion GP2.
  • the first plate portion Pl1 is fitted to the connection portion Cl1.
  • the connection portion Cl1 is the locked terminal portion Fk1 that is locked by the second plate-shaped portion Pl2 in the first direction ( ⁇ Z direction).
  • maintenance part Hp1C is in the state which is holding the packing member Pk1 on the basis of the said cyclic
  • the annular recess Cg1 is changed to a step along the inner peripheral part of the cylindrical side part Sp1.
  • the configuration of the first terminal portion Tm1C and the configuration of the second terminal portion Tm2C may be interchanged. That is, the second terminal portion Tm2C may include a bent terminal portion, and the first terminal portion Tm1C may include a locked terminal portion Fk1. At this time, for example, the locked terminal portion Fk1 is in contact with the first plate-shaped portion Pl1, and is in the second direction (+ Z direction) opposite to the first direction ( ⁇ Z direction). You may be located in the state latched by 2 plate-shaped part Pl2.
  • two main body portions 32bD and 32cD are positioned in a state where one base portion 31D is engaged.
  • one base portion 31D is engaged portion En1 located in a state where the first portion P1D to be fixed to the solar cell panel 2 and the two main body portions 32bD and 32cD are engaged.
  • two second portions P2 each including.
  • the main body portion 32bD includes a fourth portion P4 including an engagement portion En2 that is positioned so as to be rotatable about a virtual axis Ax2b extending along the first direction ( ⁇ Z direction).
  • the main body portion 32cD includes a fourth portion P4 including the engaging portion En2 that is positioned so as to be rotatable about a virtual axis Ax2c extending along the first direction ( ⁇ Z direction). ,have.
  • the terminal boxes 3b, 3bA, 3bB, and 3bC are used as a basic configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
  • the terminal box 3E having the main body portion 32E may be changed.
  • the second terminal portions Tm2 and Tm2C may be located in a state of being electrically connected to the cable C1.
  • the terminal-containing portion is a portion including second terminal portions Tm2 and Tm2C that are located in a state of being electrically connected to the cable C1.
  • the terminal box 3E includes a base portion 31E and a main body portion 32E.
  • the base portion 31E is obtained by increasing the number of first terminal portions Tm1C from two to four based on the base portion 31C.
  • the main body 32E has the main body 32C as a basic configuration, a connecting portion At2a in which the terminal At1a of the cable C1a is detachable, a connecting portion At2d in which the terminal At1d of the cable C1d is detachable, Is added.
  • the cable C1 can be attached to and detached from the main body 32E, for example, when only the cable C1 needs to be replaced, only the cable C1 can be replaced and other parts can be used continuously. . Thereby, long-term use of the main-body part 32E and the solar cell module 1 can be aimed at more easily.
  • the engaged portion En1 and the engaging portion En2 are engaged in other forms. It may be changed to one having In other words, the engaged portion En1 and the engaging portion En2 are not limited to a form of engagement by rotation of a male screw and a female screw, and may have a form for realizing other engagement. Specifically, for example, the engaged portion En1 and the engaging portion En2 are rotated by a predetermined angle of less than 360 degrees while being pushed in the + Z-axis direction in a state where the main body portion 32F is placed on the base portion 31F. An engaging form may be adopted. In the example of FIG. 14, FIG.
  • the base portion 31 is changed to the base portion 31F, and the main body portion 32 is changed to the main body portion 32F.
  • a terminal box 3bF is employed.
  • the engaged portion En1 is located along a part of the outer peripheral portion of the second portion P2.
  • the engaging portion En2 is located along a part of the inner peripheral portion of the fourth portion P4.
  • the number of convex portions required for engagement in the Z direction can be reduced to one in both the engaged portion En1 and the engaging portion En2.
  • the width in the Z direction in both the engaged portion En1 and the engaging portion En2 can be made smaller than in the case of engagement by rotation of the male screw and the female screw, and the main body 32F can be downsized. It can be made easy to understand. Furthermore, since the management of the tightening torque required in the case of the engagement by the rotation of the male screw and the female screw can be made unnecessary, the workability related to the attachment of the main body portion 32F to the base portion 31F can be improved.
  • the body portions 32, 32B, 32C, and 32F include a diode Bd1 as a terminal-containing portion as shown in FIG. 16, for example.
  • the terminal box 3bG that has been changed to the main body portion 32G that is in a state of being used may be employed.
  • the main body portion 32G is configured such that the diode Bd1 as the terminal-containing portion is built in the third portion P3. At this time, the diode Bd1 as the terminal-containing portion and the third portion P3 are integrally configured.
  • the second terminal portion Tm2 can be pressed against the first terminal portion Tm1 by pressing the main body portion 32G against the base body portion 31.
  • the first terminal portion Tm1 and the second terminal portion Tm2 may have an arc shape along the rotation direction of the main body portion 32G when viewed in the first direction (here, the ⁇ Z direction).
  • the first terminal portion Tm1 and the second terminal portion Tm2 may have a shape that can slide with each other.
  • first terminal portion Tm1 and the second terminal portion Tm2 there may be a pair of the first terminal portion Tm1 and the second terminal portion Tm2, and they may have the roles of a predetermined positive electrode and negative electrode.
  • first terminal portion Tm1 and the second terminal portion Tm2 are engaged with the engaged portion En1 so that predetermined positive electrodes and negative electrodes are combined.
  • the portion En2 may be located.
  • the engaged portion En1 is located along the inner periphery of the first annular region S11, and the engagement portion En2 is the outer periphery of the second annular region S12.
  • the terminal box 3bH located along the line may be employed.
  • the example of FIG. 17 is obtained by changing the terminal box 3b as a basic configuration to a terminal box 3bH having a base portion 31H and a main body portion 32H.
  • the base portion 31H is modified with the base portion 31 as a basic configuration so that the engaged portion En1 is positioned along the inner circumference of the first annular region S11.
  • the engaged portion En1 is located on the inner peripheral surface of the annular groove Cg2.
  • the main body portion 32H is modified so that the engaging portion En2 is positioned along the outer periphery of the second annular region Sl2 with the main body portion 32 as a basic configuration.
  • the main body 32H can be easily replaced in the terminal box 3bH, and the long-term use of the solar cell module 1 can be facilitated.
  • the main body portions 32, 32B, 32C, 32bD, 32cD, 32E, 32F, 32G, and 32H have a basic configuration
  • the third portion P3 and the fourth portion P4 are, for example, illustrated in FIG.
  • a main body portion 32I that is changed into a separate third portion P3I and fourth portion P4I may be employed. If such a configuration is employed, for example, when the body portion 32I is engaged with the base portion 31 regardless of the structure of the first terminal portions Tm1, Tm1C and the second terminal portions Tm2, Tm2C, The number of rotations of the main body portion 32I relative to the portion 31 can be increased. Thereby, for example, the main body 32I can be firmly fixed to the base body 31.
  • the third portion P3I includes, for example, a first annular portion Ld1, a second annular portion Sd1, and a stepped portion St1.
  • the first annular portion Ld1 has an annular outer edge with a first diameter located closer to the front surface (here, the back surface Sf2) of the solar cell panel 2 than the second annular portion Sd1.
  • the first annular portion Ld1 is a cylindrical portion (also referred to as a first cylindrical portion) centered on a virtual axis Ax2 extending along the first direction ( ⁇ Z direction). It is.
  • the second annular portion Sd1 is located on the first direction ( ⁇ Z direction) side of the first annular portion Ld1, and has a second diameter smaller than the first diameter.
  • the second annular portion Sd1 is a cylindrical portion (also referred to as a second cylindrical portion) centered on a virtual axis Ax2.
  • the stepped portion St1 is located in a state where the first annular portion Ld1 and the second annular portion Sd1 are connected.
  • the stepped portion St ⁇ b> 1 has a shape like a ring-shaped disk located along a virtual plane orthogonal to the virtual axis Ax ⁇ b> 2.
  • the fourth portion P4I includes a hole portion Th4, a pressing portion Fl1, and a cylindrical portion Sl3I.
  • the cylindrical portion S13I is a cylindrical portion centered on the virtual axis Ax2. If there is an unevenness formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion Sl3I, the user can easily turn the cylindrical portion Sl3I by hand.
  • the hole Th4 is located in a state where the second annular portion Sd1 is inserted.
  • the pressing portion Fl1 is positioned around the hole Th4 in a state where the stepped portion St1 is pressed in a second direction (+ Z direction) opposite to the first direction ( ⁇ Z direction).
  • the cylindrical portion S13I is located in a state extending in the second direction (+ Z direction) along the outer peripheral portion Op1I of the first annular portion Ld1 from the pressing portion Fl1. Further, the cylindrical portion S13I has an engaging portion En2. In the example of FIGS. 18 and 19, the engaging portion En2 is located along the inner periphery of the cylindrical portion Sl3I.
  • the diode Bd1 as the terminal-containing portion may be located in a state of being separated from the third portion P3 in the first direction ( ⁇ Z direction).
  • the surface protection member 21 has a portion (also referred to as an extension portion) located in a state of extending from the back surface protection member 25 in the direction along the XY plane. If so, the terminal box 3 may be positioned on the extended portion.
  • the engaged portion En1 and the engaging portion En2 may have a form in which the convex portion and the concave portion are engaged, or the convex portion and the convex portion are engaged. You may have a form.
  • the back surface protection member 25 may be a sheet-like member having flexibility instead of a plate-like member.
  • the terminal-containing member includes, for example, the diode Bd1 including the second terminal portions Tm2 and Tm2C and the portion including the second terminal portions Tm2 and Tm2C in a state of being connected to the cable C1.
  • the diode Bd1 including the second terminal portions Tm2 and Tm2C and the portion including the second terminal portions Tm2 and Tm2C in a state of being connected to the cable C1.
  • One part may be included, and both parts may be included.
  • the cylindrical portion S13I has a slit or the like positioned in a state extending along the first direction ( ⁇ Z direction) so that a part in the circumferential direction is missing. You may do it.

Abstract

This solar cell module is provided with a solar cell panel and a terminal box. The terminal box has a base part on the solar cell panel and a body part engaging with the base part. The base part has a first portion, a second portion, and a first terminal portion. The first portion is positioned in a state of being fixed on the solar cell panel. The second portion is positioned in a state of projecting from the first portion in a direction of separating from the solar cell panel, and includes a portion to be engaged along a toric area. The first terminal portion is positioned in a state in which a conducting wire that is electrically connected to a solar cell is electrically connected. The body part has a third portion and a fourth portion. The third portion is positioned in a state in which a sealed space is formed with the base part, the sealed space accommodating a portion including a second terminal portion, and a portion of the first terminal portion contacting the second terminal portion. The fourth portion includes an engaging portion positioned along a toric area in a state of engaging with the portion to be engaged in a rotatable and removable state.

Description

太陽電池モジュールおよび太陽電池モジュール用の端子ボックスSolar cell module and terminal box for solar cell module
 本開示は、太陽電池モジュールおよび太陽電池モジュール用の端子ボックスに関する。 The present disclosure relates to a solar cell module and a terminal box for the solar cell module.
 太陽電池モジュールには、太陽電池パネルの裏面に端子ボックスが取り付けられているものがある。この端子ボックスには、例えば、太陽電池パネルにおける光電変換によって得られた電気を、太陽電池モジュールの外部に出力するためのケーブルが接続される(例えば、特開2008-263198号公報を参照)。 Some solar cell modules have a terminal box attached to the back side of the solar cell panel. For example, a cable for outputting electricity obtained by photoelectric conversion in the solar cell panel to the outside of the solar cell module is connected to the terminal box (see, for example, JP-A-2008-263198).
 太陽電池モジュールおよび太陽電池モジュール用の端子ボックスが開示される。 A solar cell module and a terminal box for the solar cell module are disclosed.
 太陽電池モジュールの一態様は、太陽電池セルを含む太陽電池パネルと、該太陽電池パネルの表面上に位置している端子ボックスと、を備えている。前記端子ボックスは、基体部と、本体部と、を有する。前記基体部は、前記表面上に位置している。前記本体部は、前記基体部上で前記基体部に係合している状態で位置している。前記基体部は、第1部分と、第2部分と、第1端子部分と、を有する。前記第1部分は、前記表面上に位置している。前記第2部分は、前記表面から離れる第1方向に沿って前記第1部分から突出する状態で位置し、円環状の領域に沿って位置している被係合部分を含む。前記第1端子部分は、前記太陽電池セルに電気的に接続している状態で前記太陽電池パネル内から前記表面上の領域まで位置している導線が、電気的に接続されている状態で位置している。前記本体部は、第3部分と、第4部分と、を有する。前記第3部分は、第2端子部分を含む端子含有部分と前記第1端子部分のうちの前記第2端子部分に接触している状態で位置している部分とを収容している状態にある密閉空間を前記基体部と形成している状態で位置している。前記第4部分は、前記被係合部分に対して回転可能かつ脱着可能な状態で係合している状態で円環状の領域に沿って位置している係合部分を含む。 One aspect of the solar cell module includes a solar cell panel including solar cells and a terminal box located on the surface of the solar cell panel. The terminal box has a base portion and a main body portion. The base portion is located on the surface. The main body is positioned on the base body in a state of being engaged with the base body. The base portion includes a first portion, a second portion, and a first terminal portion. The first portion is located on the surface. The second portion includes an engaged portion that is located in a state protruding from the first portion along a first direction away from the surface and is located along an annular region. The first terminal portion is positioned in a state in which a conductive wire located from the solar cell panel to the region on the surface is electrically connected in a state where the first terminal portion is electrically connected to the solar cell. is doing. The main body has a third portion and a fourth portion. The third part is in a state of accommodating a terminal-containing part including a second terminal part and a part of the first terminal part that is positioned in contact with the second terminal part. It is located in a state where a sealed space is formed with the base portion. The fourth portion includes an engaging portion positioned along an annular region in a state of being engaged with the engaged portion in a rotatable and detachable manner.
 太陽電池モジュール用の端子ボックスの一態様は、基体部と、該基体部に対して着脱可能な本体部と、を備えている。前記基体部は、第1部分と、第2部分と、第1端子部分と、を有する。前記第1部分は、太陽電池セルを含む太陽電池パネルの表面上に位置するための底面を含む。前記第2部分は、前記底面とは逆向きの第1方向に沿って前記第1部分から突出している状態で位置し、円環状の領域に沿って位置している被係合部分を含む。前記第1端子部分は、前記太陽電池セルに電気的に接続している状態で前記太陽電池パネル内から前記表面上の領域まで位置している導線、に電気的に接続されるための部分である。前記本体部は、第3部分と、第4部分と、を有する。前記第3部分は、前記基体部に対して前記本体部が装着されることで、第2端子部分を含む端子含有部分と前記第1端子部分のうちの前記第2端子部分に接触している状態で位置している部分とを収容している状態にある密閉空間を前記基体部と形成可能である。前記第4部分は、前記被係合部分に対して回転可能かつ着脱可能に係合するための円環状の領域に沿って位置している係合部分を含む。 One aspect of a terminal box for a solar cell module includes a base portion and a main body portion that can be attached to and detached from the base portion. The base portion includes a first portion, a second portion, and a first terminal portion. The first portion includes a bottom surface for positioning on a surface of a solar battery panel including solar cells. The second portion includes an engaged portion that is located in a state of protruding from the first portion along a first direction opposite to the bottom surface and is located along an annular region. The first terminal portion is a portion for being electrically connected to a conductive wire located from the inside of the solar cell panel to the region on the surface in a state of being electrically connected to the solar cell. is there. The main body has a third portion and a fourth portion. The third part is in contact with the terminal-containing part including the second terminal part and the second terminal part of the first terminal part by mounting the main body part on the base part. A sealed space in a state of accommodating a portion positioned in a state can be formed with the base portion. The fourth portion includes an engaging portion located along an annular region for rotatably and detachably engaging with the engaged portion.
図1は、第1実施形態から第4実施形態および第7実施形態から第9実施形態に係る太陽電池モジュールの一例の外観を示す斜視図である。FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of an example of a solar cell module according to the first to fourth embodiments and the seventh to ninth embodiments. 図2は、第1実施形態から第4実施形態および第7実施形態から第9実施形態に係る太陽電池モジュールの一例の前面側から見た外観を示す平面図である。FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an appearance of an example of the solar cell module according to the first to fourth embodiments and the seventh to ninth embodiments as viewed from the front side. 図3は、第1実施形態から第4実施形態および第7実施形態から第9実施形態に係る太陽電池モジュールの一例の裏面側から見た外観を示す平面図である。FIG. 3 is a plan view showing an external appearance of an example of the solar cell module according to the first to fourth embodiments and the seventh to ninth embodiments as viewed from the back side. 図4は、図1のIV部の構成の一例を拡大して示す分解斜視図である。FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the IV part in FIG. 1 in an enlarged manner. 図5(a)は、図4のV-V線に沿った端子ボックスの切断面を示す分解端面図である。図5(b)は、図4のV-V線に沿った端子ボックスの切断面を示す端面図である。FIG. 5A is an exploded end view showing a cut surface of the terminal box along the line VV in FIG. FIG. 5B is an end view showing a cut surface of the terminal box along the line VV in FIG. 図6(a)は、第2実施形態に係る太陽電池モジュールのうちの図1のIV部に対応する部分の一例を示す分解斜視図である。Fig.6 (a) is an exploded perspective view which shows an example of the part corresponding to IV part of FIG. 1 among the solar cell modules which concern on 2nd Embodiment. 図7(a)は、図6のVII-VII線に沿った端子ボックスの切断面を示す分解端面図である。図7(b)は、図6のVII-VII線に沿った端子ボックスの切断面を示す端面図である。FIG. 7A is an exploded end view showing a cut surface of the terminal box along the line VII-VII in FIG. FIG. 7B is an end view showing a cut surface of the terminal box along the line VII-VII in FIG. 図8(a)は、第3実施形態に係る端子ボックスの一例のうちの図6のVII-VII線に沿った切断面に対応する切断面を示す分解端面図である。図8(b)は、第3実施形態に係る端子ボックスの一例のうちの図6のVII-VII線に沿った切断面に対応する切断面を示す端面図である。FIG. 8A is an exploded end view showing a cut surface corresponding to the cut surface along the line VII-VII in FIG. 6 in the example of the terminal box according to the third embodiment. FIG. 8B is an end view showing a cut surface corresponding to the cut surface along the line VII-VII of FIG. 6 in the example of the terminal box according to the third embodiment. 図9(a)は、第4実施形態に係る端子ボックスの基体部の一例の本体部側から見た外観を示す平面図である。図9(b)は、第4実施形態に係る端子ボックスの本体部の一例の基体部側から見た外観を示す平面図である。Fig.9 (a) is a top view which shows the external appearance seen from the main-body part side of an example of the base | substrate part of the terminal box which concerns on 4th Embodiment. FIG. 9B is a plan view showing the appearance of an example of the main body portion of the terminal box according to the fourth embodiment viewed from the base portion side. 図10(a)は、第4実施形態に係る基体部の第1端子部分の一例の外観を示す斜視図である。図10(b)は、第4実施形態に係る本体部の第2端子部分の一例の外観を示す斜視図である。FIG. 10A is a perspective view showing an appearance of an example of the first terminal portion of the base portion according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 10B is a perspective view illustrating an appearance of an example of the second terminal portion of the main body according to the fourth embodiment. 図11(a)は、第4実施形態に係る端子ボックスの一例のうちの図6のVII-VII線に沿った切断面に対応する切断面を示す分解端面図である。図11(b)は、第4実施形態に係る端子ボックスの一例のうちの図6のVII-VII線に沿った切断面に対応する切断面を示す端面図である。FIG. 11A is an exploded end view showing a cut surface corresponding to the cut surface along the line VII-VII in FIG. 6 in the example of the terminal box according to the fourth embodiment. FIG.11 (b) is an end elevation which shows the cut surface corresponding to the cut surface along the VII-VII line of FIG. 6 of an example of the terminal box concerning 4th Embodiment. 図12は、第5実施形態に係る端子ボックスの一例の外観を示す斜視図である。FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an appearance of an example of a terminal box according to the fifth embodiment. 図13は、第6実施形態に係る端子ボックスの一例の構成を示す分解斜視図である。FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of an example of a terminal box according to the sixth embodiment. 図14は、第7実施形態に係る太陽電池モジュールの一例のうちの図1のIV部に対応する部分の一例を示す分解斜視図である。FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of a portion corresponding to the IV part of FIG. 1 in an example of the solar cell module according to the seventh embodiment. 図15(a)は、第7実施形態に係る端子ボックスの基体部の一例の本体部側から見た外観を示す平面図である。図15(b)は、第7実施形態に係る端子ボックスの本体部の一例の基体部側から見た外観を示す平面図である。FIG. 15A is a plan view showing an appearance of an example of a base body portion of a terminal box according to the seventh embodiment viewed from the main body portion side. FIG. 15B is a plan view showing an appearance of an example of a main body portion of a terminal box according to the seventh embodiment as viewed from the base portion side. 図16は、第8実施形態に係る端子ボックスの一例のうちの図4のV-V線に沿った切断面に対応する切断面を示す分解端面図である。FIG. 16 is an exploded end view showing a cut surface corresponding to the cut surface along the line VV of FIG. 4 in the example of the terminal box according to the eighth embodiment. 図17は、第9実施形態に係る端子ボックスの一例のうちの図4のV-V線に沿った切断面に対応する切断面を示す分解端面図である。FIG. 17 is an exploded end view showing a cut surface corresponding to the cut surface along the line VV of FIG. 4 in the example of the terminal box according to the ninth embodiment. 図18は、第10実施形態に係る太陽電池モジュールの一例のうちの図1のIV部に対応する部分の一例を示す分解斜視図である。FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of a portion corresponding to the IV part of FIG. 1 in the example of the solar cell module according to the tenth embodiment. 図19は、図18のXIX-XIX線に沿った端子ボックスの切断面を示す分解端面図である。FIG. 19 is an exploded end view showing a cut surface of the terminal box along the line XIX-XIX in FIG.
 太陽電池モジュールでは、一般に光電変換で得られた電気を外部に出力するために樹脂製の端子ボックスが太陽電池パネルの裏面に取り付けられている。この端子ボックスには、光電変換部に電気的に接続された導線が接続され、電気を出力するための電線を樹脂で被覆したケーブルが接続されている。また、端子ボックスには、バイパスダイオードが収容されていることもある。このバイパスダイオードは、直列接続された複数の太陽電池セルをそれぞれ含む複数の太陽電池セル群がさらに直列接続されている場合に、受光量の低下に起因して内部抵抗が上昇している太陽電池セル群を避けるように電流を流すことができる。これにより、太陽電池セルの発熱が低減され得る。 In the solar cell module, a resin terminal box is generally attached to the back surface of the solar cell panel in order to output electricity obtained by photoelectric conversion to the outside. A conductive wire electrically connected to the photoelectric conversion unit is connected to the terminal box, and a cable in which an electric wire for outputting electricity is covered with a resin is connected. The terminal box may contain a bypass diode. This bypass diode is a solar cell whose internal resistance is increased due to a decrease in the amount of received light when a plurality of solar cell groups each including a plurality of solar cells connected in series are further connected in series. Current can be passed to avoid cells. Thereby, the heat_generation | fever of a photovoltaic cell can be reduced.
 ところで、太陽電池モジュールには、長期間の使用が可能となるように耐久性を高めることが求められている。このため、例えば、光電変換部を表側および裏側の両側から2枚のガラス基板で挟むことで、太陽電池モジュールの耐湿性を高めることが考えられる。 By the way, the solar cell module is required to have improved durability so that it can be used for a long time. For this reason, for example, it is conceivable to increase the moisture resistance of the solar cell module by sandwiching the photoelectric conversion part between two glass substrates from both the front side and the back side.
 しかしながら、太陽電池パネルの部分の耐久性が高められても、端子ボックス、端子ボックス内に収容されたバイパスダイオード、端子ボックスに接続されたケーブルなどについては、使用環境に応じて太陽電池パネルよりも劣化が早まりやすく、長期間の使用を図りにくい。このため、例えば、端子ボックス、端子ボックス内に収容されたバイパスダイオード、端子ボックスに接続されたケーブルなどは、太陽電池モジュールの長期間の使用の間に交換が必要になる場合が考えられる。 However, even if the durability of the solar cell panel is improved, the terminal box, the bypass diode housed in the terminal box, the cable connected to the terminal box, etc. are more suitable than the solar cell panel depending on the usage environment. Deterioration tends to be accelerated, making it difficult to use for a long time. For this reason, for example, the terminal box, the bypass diode housed in the terminal box, the cable connected to the terminal box, and the like may be required to be replaced during the long-term use of the solar cell module.
 したがって、太陽電池モジュールおよび太陽電池モジュール用の端子ボックスについて、長期間の使用を容易に図る点などで改善の余地がある。 Therefore, there is room for improvement in terms of facilitating long-term use of the solar cell module and the terminal box for the solar cell module.
 そこで、本願発明者らは、太陽電池モジュールおよび太陽電池モジュール用の端子ボックスについて、長期間の使用を容易に図ることができて、太陽電池モジュールを再利用しやすい構造とする技術を創出した。 Therefore, the inventors of the present application have created a technique for making the solar cell module and the terminal box for the solar cell module easy to reuse for a long period of time and making the solar cell module easy to reuse.
 これについて、以下、各実施形態を図面に基づいて説明する。図面においては同様な構成および機能を有する部分に同じ符号が付されており、下記説明では重複説明が省略される。また、図面は模式的に示されたものであるので、構成要素の一部が省略されている場合などがある。例えば、図5(a)、図5(b)、図7(a)、図7(b)、図8(a)、図8(b)、図11(a)、図11(b)、図16、図17および図19においては、端子ボックスについては端面図で示されているが、太陽電池パネルについては便宜的に断面図で示されている。図1から図19は、右手系のXYZ座標系が付されている。このXYZ座標系では、後述する太陽電池モジュール1の裏面Sf2における長手方向が+X方向とされ、この裏面Sf2における短手方向が+Y方向とされ、後述する太陽電池モジュール1の前面Sf1の法線方向が+Z方向とされている。 In the following, each embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, parts having similar configurations and functions are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted in the following description. Further, since the drawings are schematically shown, some of the components may be omitted. For example, FIGS. 5A, 5B, 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B, 11A, 11B, In FIG. 16, FIG. 17, and FIG. 19, the terminal box is shown in an end view, but the solar cell panel is shown in a sectional view for convenience. 1 to 19 are provided with a right-handed XYZ coordinate system. In this XYZ coordinate system, the longitudinal direction on the back surface Sf2 of the solar cell module 1 to be described later is the + X direction, the short direction on the back surface Sf2 is the + Y direction, and the normal direction of the front surface Sf1 of the solar cell module 1 to be described later Is the + Z direction.
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 第1実施形態に係る太陽電池モジュール1について、図1から図5(b)に基づいて説明する。図1から図3で示されるように、太陽電池モジュール1は、例えば、太陽電池パネル2と、端子ボックス3と、を備えている。また、太陽電池モジュール1は、導線W1a,W1b,W1c,W1d,W1e,W1fを備えている。
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The solar cell module 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5B. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the solar cell module 1 includes, for example, a solar cell panel 2 and a terminal box 3. Moreover, the solar cell module 1 is provided with conducting wires W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, and W1f.
 図1から図5(b)で示されるように、太陽電池パネル2は、例えば、表面保護部材21と、表面側封止材22と、光電変換部23と、裏面側封止材24と、裏面保護部材25と、を含んでいる。図1から図5(b)の例では、表面保護部材21の+Z方向の側の表面が、太陽光などの外光が照射される表面(前面ともいう)Sf1とされている。また、裏面保護部材25の-Z方向の側の表面が、前面Sf1の逆側に位置している表面(裏面ともいう)Sf2とされている。太陽電池パネル2の前面Sf1と裏面Sf2とを接続している外周部は、フレームが取り付けられている状態にあってもよいし、フレームが取り付けられていない状態にあってもよい。 As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5B, the solar cell panel 2 includes, for example, a surface protection member 21, a surface side sealing material 22, a photoelectric conversion unit 23, a back surface side sealing material 24, And a back surface protection member 25. In the example of FIGS. 1 to 5B, the surface on the + Z direction side of the surface protection member 21 is a surface (also referred to as a front surface) Sf1 to which external light such as sunlight is irradiated. Further, the surface on the −Z direction side of the back surface protection member 25 is a surface (also referred to as a back surface) Sf2 located on the opposite side of the front surface Sf1. The outer peripheral part connecting the front surface Sf1 and the back surface Sf2 of the solar cell panel 2 may be in a state where the frame is attached or may be in a state where the frame is not attached.
 表面保護部材21は、例えば、光電変換部23を前面Sf1側から保護することができる。表面保護部材21は、例えば、特定範囲の波長の光に対する透光性を有している。特定範囲の波長としては、例えば、光電変換部23が光電変換し得る光の波長が採用される。表面保護部材21として、例えば、板状の部材(第1板状部材ともいう)などが採用される。この第1板状部材の素材に、例えば、ガラスあるいはアクリルまたはポリカーボネートなどの樹脂が適用されれば、遮水性と特定範囲の波長の光に対する透光性とを有する表面保護部材21が実現される。具体的には、表面保護部材21として、例えば、表面および裏面の双方が長方形を有し、厚さが1mmから5mm程度の平板状の部材が採用される。 The surface protection member 21 can protect the photoelectric conversion unit 23 from the front surface Sf1 side, for example. The surface protection member 21 has translucency with respect to light with a wavelength in a specific range, for example. As the wavelength in the specific range, for example, a wavelength of light that can be photoelectrically converted by the photoelectric conversion unit 23 is employed. As the surface protection member 21, for example, a plate-like member (also referred to as a first plate-like member) is used. If a resin such as glass or acrylic or polycarbonate is applied to the material of the first plate member, for example, the surface protection member 21 having water shielding properties and translucency for light in a specific range of wavelengths is realized. . Specifically, as the surface protection member 21, for example, a flat plate member having a rectangular shape on both the front surface and the back surface and a thickness of about 1 mm to 5 mm is employed.
 裏面保護部材25は、例えば、表面保護部材21と対向している状態で位置している。表面保護部材21と裏面保護部材25との間の領域(間隙領域ともいう)G2には、光電変換部23が存在している。このため、裏面保護部材25は、光電変換部23を裏面Sf2側から保護することができる。裏面保護部材25は、例えば、特定範囲の波長の光に対する透光性を有していてもよいし、特定範囲の波長の光に対する透光性を有していなくてもよい。裏面保護部材25として、例えば、柔軟性を有するシート状の部材(シート部材ともいう)あるいは板状の部材(第2板状部材ともいう)などが採用される。シート部材の素材には、例えば、樹脂が適用される。また、第2板状部材の素材、形状および厚さとしては、例えば、第1板状部材の素材、形状および厚さと同様なものが採用され得る。 The back surface protection member 25 is positioned in a state of facing the front surface protection member 21, for example. The photoelectric conversion unit 23 exists in a region G <b> 2 (also referred to as a gap region) between the front surface protection member 21 and the back surface protection member 25. For this reason, the back surface protection member 25 can protect the photoelectric conversion part 23 from the back surface Sf2 side. For example, the back surface protection member 25 may have a light-transmitting property with respect to light having a specific range of wavelengths, or may not have a light-transmitting property with respect to light having a specific range of wavelengths. As the back surface protection member 25, for example, a flexible sheet-like member (also referred to as a sheet member) or a plate-like member (also referred to as a second plate-like member) is employed. For example, resin is applied to the material of the sheet member. Moreover, as a raw material, a shape, and thickness of a 2nd plate-shaped member, the thing similar to the raw material, shape, and thickness of a 1st plate-shaped member can be employ | adopted, for example.
 表面側封止材22は、例えば、表面保護部材21側から光電変換部23を覆っている状態であって、表面保護部材21と光電変換部23との間に充填されている状態で位置している。表面側封止材22の素材には、例えば、特定範囲の波長の光に対する透光性が優れたエチレン酢酸ビニル共重合体(EVA)、トリアセチルセルロース(TAC)またはポリエチレンナフタレートなどのポリエステル樹脂などが適用される。また、裏面側封止材24は、例えば、裏面保護部材25側から光電変換部23を覆っている状態であって、裏面保護部材25と光電変換部23との間に充填されている状態で位置している。換言すれば、表面保護部材21と裏面保護部材25との間に位置している間隙領域G2には、例えば、光電変換部23を覆っている状態にある封止材が充填されている状態で位置している。裏面側封止材24の素材には、例えば、表面側封止材22の素材と同様な素材が適用され得る。 For example, the front surface side sealing material 22 is in a state of covering the photoelectric conversion unit 23 from the surface protection member 21 side, and being filled between the surface protection member 21 and the photoelectric conversion unit 23. ing. Examples of the material of the surface side sealing material 22 include polyester resins such as ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), triacetyl cellulose (TAC), and polyethylene naphthalate, which are excellent in translucency for light in a specific range of wavelengths. Etc. apply. Moreover, the back surface side sealing material 24 is the state which has covered the photoelectric conversion part 23 from the back surface protection member 25 side, for example, and is filled between the back surface protection member 25 and the photoelectric conversion part 23. positioned. In other words, the gap region G2 located between the front surface protection member 21 and the back surface protection member 25 is filled with, for example, a sealing material that covers the photoelectric conversion unit 23. positioned. For example, a material similar to the material of the front surface side sealing material 22 can be applied to the material of the back surface side sealing material 24.
 光電変換部23は、入射される太陽光を電気に変換することが可能なN個(Nは1以上の整数)の太陽電池セルCE2を含んでいる。太陽電池セルCE2としては、例えば、結晶系の太陽電池セルまたは薄膜系の太陽電池セルが採用され得る。図2および図3の例では、太陽電池セルCE2として結晶シリコンの太陽電池セルが採用されている。そして、24枚の太陽電池セルCE2が接続導体T1によって電気的に直列に接続されている状態で位置している。具体的には、光電変換部23は、4つの太陽電池セル群Sg1,Sg2,Sg3,Sg4を有している。各太陽電池セル群Sg1,Sg2,Sg3,Sg4では、+X方向に沿ってならべられた6枚の太陽電池セルCE2が接続導体T1で電気的に直列に接続されている状態で位置している。さらに、4つの太陽電池セル群Sg1,Sg2,Sg3,Sg4が、+Y方向にならべられた状態で、接続導体T1によって電気的に直列に接続されている状態で位置している。 The photoelectric conversion unit 23 includes N (N is an integer of 1 or more) solar cells CE2 that can convert incident sunlight into electricity. As the solar cell CE2, for example, a crystalline solar cell or a thin film solar cell can be adopted. In the example of FIGS. 2 and 3, a solar cell of crystalline silicon is adopted as the solar cell CE2. And 24 solar cells CE2 are positioned in a state where they are electrically connected in series by the connecting conductor T1. Specifically, the photoelectric conversion unit 23 includes four solar battery cell groups Sg1, Sg2, Sg3, and Sg4. In each solar cell group Sg1, Sg2, Sg3, Sg4, the six solar cells CE2 arranged along the + X direction are positioned in a state of being electrically connected in series by the connection conductor T1. Furthermore, the four solar cell groups Sg1, Sg2, Sg3, Sg4 are positioned in a state where they are electrically connected in series by the connection conductor T1 in a state where they are arranged in the + Y direction.
 導線W1a,W1b,W1c,W1d,W1e,W1fは、それぞれ太陽電池パネル2内から太陽電池パネル2の表面上の領域まで位置している。図2、図3、図5(a)および図5(b)の例では、各導線W1a,W1b,W1c,W1d,W1e,W1fは、太陽電池セルCE2に電気的に接続されている状態で太陽電池パネル2内から太陽電池パネル2の表面上の領域まで位置している。各導線W1a,W1b,W1c,W1d,W1e,W1fは、銅などの導電性に優れた素材によって構成されている状態にある。各導線W1a,W1b,W1c,W1d,W1e,W1fとしては、例えば、銅箔が採用される。また、例えば、各導線W1a,W1b,W1c,W1d,W1e,W1fとして、はんだが被覆された銅箔が採用されれば、各導線W1a,W1b,W1c,W1d,W1e,W1fのはんだ付けが容易である。各導線W1a,W1b,W1c,W1d,W1e,W1fは、例えば、裏面保護部材25の孔部Th1を介して、裏面Sf2上に位置している端子ボックス3に接続している状態で位置している。ここで、例えば、導線W1a,W1b,W1c,W1d,W1e,W1fと光電変換部23との間に、絶縁体のシートI1a,I1b,I1c,I1dが位置していてもよい。これにより、各導線W1a,W1b,W1c,W1d,W1e,W1fと太陽電池セルCE2の電極との接触による短絡を生じにくい。 The conducting wires W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, and W1f are located from the solar cell panel 2 to the region on the surface of the solar cell panel 2, respectively. In the example of FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 5 (a) and FIG. 5 (b), each of the conducting wires W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, W1f is in a state of being electrically connected to the solar cell CE2. It is located from the solar cell panel 2 to the region on the surface of the solar cell panel 2. Each conducting wire W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, W1f is in a state of being made of a material having excellent conductivity such as copper. As each conducting wire W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, W1f, for example, a copper foil is employed. Further, for example, if a copper foil coated with solder is adopted as each of the conductive wires W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, W1f, it is easy to solder the conductive wires W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, W1f. It is. Each conducting wire W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, W1f is located in a state where it is connected to the terminal box 3 located on the back surface Sf2 through the hole Th1 of the back surface protection member 25, for example. Yes. Here, for example, insulating sheets I1a, I1b, I1c, and I1d may be positioned between the conductive wires W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, and W1f and the photoelectric conversion unit 23. Thereby, it is hard to produce the short circuit by contact with each electrode W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, W1f, and the electrode of the photovoltaic cell CE2.
 図2および図3の例では、太陽電池セル群Sg1に1本目の導線W1aおよび2本目の導線W1bが電気的に接続している状態で位置している。太陽電池セル群Sg2に3本目の導線W1cが電気的に接続している状態で位置しており、太陽電池セル群Sg3に4本目の導線W1dが電気的に接続している状態で位置している。さらに、導線W1cと導線W1dとが接続導体T1を介して電気的に接続している状態で位置している。また、例えば、導線W1bと接続導体T1との交差部、および導線W1eと接続導体T1との交差部のそれぞれには、ポリエチレンテレフタレート(PET)などの絶縁体が挟まれている状態で位置している。これにより、導線W1b,W1eと接続導体T1との間が絶縁されている状態にある。太陽電池セル群Sg4に5本目の導線W1eおよび6本目の導線W1fが電気的に接続している状態で位置している。6本の導線W1a,W1b,W1c,W1d,W1e,W1fは、それぞれ別々の孔部Th1を挿通している状態で位置していてもよい。また、6本の導線W1a,W1b,W1c,W1d,W1e,W1fのうちの2本以上の導線が1つの孔部Th1を挿通している状態で位置していてもよい。各孔部Th1は、導線W1a,W1b,W1c,W1d,W1e,W1fが挿通されている状態で、例えば、ブチル系の樹脂またはポリイソプロピレン系の樹脂などの封止材によって封止されている状態にある。 In the example of FIGS. 2 and 3, the first conductive wire W1a and the second conductive wire W1b are electrically connected to the solar cell group Sg1. It is located in a state where the third conductor W1c is electrically connected to the solar cell group Sg2, and is located in a state where the fourth conductor W1d is electrically connected to the solar cell group Sg3. Yes. Furthermore, the conducting wire W1c and the conducting wire W1d are located in a state where they are electrically connected via the connecting conductor T1. In addition, for example, an insulator such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is sandwiched between the intersection of the conductor W1b and the connection conductor T1 and the intersection of the conductor W1e and the connection conductor T1. Yes. As a result, the conductors W1b, W1e and the connection conductor T1 are insulated. The fifth conductive wire W1e and the sixth conductive wire W1f are electrically connected to the solar cell group Sg4. The six conductors W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, and W1f may be positioned in a state where they are inserted through different hole portions Th1, respectively. Further, two or more of the six conductors W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, and W1f may be positioned in a state in which one hole Th1 is inserted. Each hole Th1 is sealed with a sealing material such as a butyl resin or a polyisopropylene resin in a state where the conductive wires W1a, W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, and W1f are inserted. Is in a state.
 端子ボックス3は、いわゆるジャンクションボックスと称されるものである。端子ボックス3は、図1などで示されるように、太陽電池パネル2の表面上に固定されている状態で位置している。図1から図5(b)の例では、4つの端子ボックス3a,3b,3c,3dが、太陽電池パネル2の裏面Sf2上に固定されている状態で位置している。各端子ボックス3a,3b,3c,3dは、例えば、シリコン系の接着剤などを用いた接着によって裏面Sf2に固定され得る。図1で示されるように、端子ボックス3a,3dには、光電変換部23で生じた電気を出力するための出力用のケーブルC1が電気的に接続されている状態で位置している。図1の例では、端子ボックス3aに、出力用のケーブルC1aが電気的に接続している状態で位置している。端子ボックス3aでは、ケーブルC1aと導線W1aとが電気的に接続している状態で位置している。端子ボックス3dに、出力用のケーブルC1dが電気的に接続している状態で位置している。端子ボックス3dでは、ケーブルC1dと導線W1fとが電気的に接続している状態で位置している。ここで、例えば、ケーブルC1aが正極用のケーブルである場合には、ケーブルC1dが負極用のケーブルである。また、例えば、ケーブルC1aが負極用のケーブルである場合には、ケーブルC1dが正極用のケーブルである。 The terminal box 3 is a so-called junction box. The terminal box 3 is positioned on the surface of the solar cell panel 2 as shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 1 to FIG. 5B, the four terminal boxes 3 a, 3 b, 3 c, 3 d are positioned in a state where they are fixed on the back surface Sf <b> 2 of the solar cell panel 2. Each terminal box 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d can be fixed to the back surface Sf2 by adhesion using, for example, a silicon-based adhesive. As shown in FIG. 1, the output cables C <b> 1 for outputting electricity generated in the photoelectric conversion unit 23 are positioned in the terminal boxes 3 a and 3 d in a state where they are electrically connected. In the example of FIG. 1, the output cable C1a is located in a state where it is electrically connected to the terminal box 3a. In the terminal box 3a, the cable C1a and the conducting wire W1a are positioned in an electrically connected state. The output cable C1d is located in a state where it is electrically connected to the terminal box 3d. In the terminal box 3d, the cable C1d and the conducting wire W1f are located in an electrically connected state. Here, for example, when the cable C1a is a positive cable, the cable C1d is a negative cable. For example, when the cable C1a is a negative cable, the cable C1d is a positive cable.
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 端子ボックス3b,3cについて、図4、図5(a)および図5(b)に基づいて説明する。端子ボックス3bと端子ボックス3cとは、同様な構造を有している。このため、ここでは、端子ボックス3bを例に挙げて説明する。
<1-2. Terminal box>
The terminal boxes 3b and 3c will be described with reference to FIGS. 4, 5A, and 5B. The terminal box 3b and the terminal box 3c have the same structure. For this reason, here, the terminal box 3b will be described as an example.
 図4、図5(a)および図5(b)で示されるように、端子ボックス3bは、基体部31と、本体部32と、を有している。 As shown in FIG. 4, FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, the terminal box 3 b includes a base portion 31 and a main body portion 32.
 基体部31は、太陽電池パネル2の表面上に位置している。図4、図5(a)および図5(b)で示されるように、基体部31は、第1部分P1と、第2部分P2と、第1端子部分Tm1と、を有している。 The base portion 31 is located on the surface of the solar cell panel 2. As shown in FIGS. 4, 5A, and 5B, the base portion 31 includes a first portion P1, a second portion P2, and a first terminal portion Tm1.
 第1部分P1は、太陽電池パネル2の表面上に固定されている状態で位置している。ここで、例えば、太陽電池パネル2に端子ボックス3bが固定される前の状態では、第1部分P1は、太陽電池パネル2の表面に固定されるための底面を含んでいる。図4、図5(a)および図5(b)の例では、第1部分P1は、裏面保護部材25の孔部Th1のうちの裏面Sf2側の開口を囲んでいる状態で位置している。ここでは、第1部分P1は、環状の形状を有している。また、第1部分P1は、例えば、シリコン系の接着剤Ad1などで裏面保護部材25の裏面Sf2上に固定されている状態で位置している。 1st part P1 is located in the state fixed on the surface of the solar cell panel 2. FIG. Here, for example, in a state before the terminal box 3 b is fixed to the solar cell panel 2, the first portion P <b> 1 includes a bottom surface for fixing to the surface of the solar cell panel 2. In the example of FIGS. 4, 5A, and 5B, the first portion P1 is positioned in a state of surrounding the opening on the back surface Sf2 side of the hole Th1 of the back surface protection member 25. . Here, the first portion P1 has an annular shape. Further, the first portion P1 is positioned in a state of being fixed on the back surface Sf2 of the back surface protection member 25 with, for example, a silicon-based adhesive Ad1.
 第2部分P2は、太陽電池パネル2の表面から離れる第1方向(第1実施形態では、-Z方向)に沿って第1部分P1から突出している状態で位置している。ここで、例えば、太陽電池パネル2に端子ボックス3bが固定される前の状態では、第2部分P2は、第1部分P1の底面とは逆向きの第1方向(-Z方向)に沿って第1部分P1から突出している状態で位置している。また、第2部分P2は、円環状の領域(第1円環状領域ともいう)Sl1と、この第1円環状領域Sl1に沿って位置している被係合部分En1と、を含んでいる。図4、図5(a)および図5(b)の例では、第1円環状領域Sl1は、第1方向(-Z方向)に沿った仮想的な軸Ax2を中心とした筒状の形状を有している。そして、第1円環状領域Sl1の外周部に沿って被係合部分En1が位置している。換言すれば、被係合部分En1は、雄ネジの形態を有している。また、第2部分P2では、+Z方向の側の部分が開口している状態で位置している。また、第2部分P2は、第1円環状領域Sl1の-Z方向の側の部分を塞いでいる状態で位置している底部Bt1を含んでいる。 The second portion P2 is located in a state of protruding from the first portion P1 along a first direction (in the first embodiment, −Z direction) that is separated from the surface of the solar cell panel 2. Here, for example, in a state before the terminal box 3b is fixed to the solar cell panel 2, the second portion P2 is along the first direction (−Z direction) opposite to the bottom surface of the first portion P1. It is located in a state protruding from the first portion P1. The second portion P2 includes an annular region (also referred to as a first annular region) S11 and an engaged portion En1 positioned along the first annular region S11. In the example of FIGS. 4, 5A, and 5B, the first annular region S11 has a cylindrical shape centered on a virtual axis Ax2 along the first direction (−Z direction). have. And the to-be-engaged part En1 is located along the outer peripheral part of 1st annular | circular shaped area | region Sl1. In other words, the engaged portion En1 has the form of a male screw. Further, in the second portion P2, the portion on the + Z direction side is open. Further, the second portion P2 includes a bottom portion Bt1 that is located in a state of closing the portion on the −Z direction side of the first annular region S11.
 第1実施形態では、例えば、第1部分P1と第2部分P2とが一体的な構成を有している。この第1部分P1および第2部分P2の素材には、例えば、樹脂などが適用される。この場合、第1部分P1および第2部分P2は、例えば、樹脂の一体成形などで製作され得る。 In the first embodiment, for example, the first part P1 and the second part P2 have an integral configuration. For example, a resin or the like is applied to the material of the first part P1 and the second part P2. In this case, the first part P1 and the second part P2 can be manufactured by, for example, integral molding of resin.
 第1端子部分Tm1は、導線W1b,W1cが電気的に接続されている状態で位置している。ここで、例えば、太陽電池パネル2に端子ボックス3bが固定される前の状態では、第1端子部分Tm1は、導線W1b,W1cに電気的に接続されるための部分である。このため、例えば、太陽電池パネル2を製作した後に、第1端子部分Tm1に導線W1b,W1cを接続させ、太陽電池パネル2の表面上に基体部31を取り付けることができる。第1端子部分Tm1は、例えば、金属などの導電体によって構成されている。図5(a)および図5(b)の例では、第1端子部分Tm1は、第2部分P2の底部Bt1を貫通している状態で位置している。そして、第1端子部分Tm1には、第2部分P2の内部空間内において、導線W1b,W1cが電気的に接続されている状態で位置している。 The first terminal portion Tm1 is located in a state where the conductive wires W1b and W1c are electrically connected. Here, for example, in a state before the terminal box 3b is fixed to the solar cell panel 2, the first terminal portion Tm1 is a portion for being electrically connected to the conducting wires W1b and W1c. For this reason, for example, after the solar cell panel 2 is manufactured, the conductive wires W1b and W1c can be connected to the first terminal portion Tm1, and the base portion 31 can be attached on the surface of the solar cell panel 2. The first terminal portion Tm1 is made of a conductor such as metal, for example. In the example of FIGS. 5A and 5B, the first terminal portion Tm1 is located in a state of penetrating the bottom portion Bt1 of the second portion P2. The first terminal portion Tm1 is located in a state where the conductive wires W1b and W1c are electrically connected in the internal space of the second portion P2.
 本体部32は、基体部31上において基体部31に係合している状態で位置している。図4、図5(a)および図5(b)で示されるように、本体部32は、第3部分P3と、第4部分P4と、を有している。 The main body 32 is positioned on the base 31 in a state of being engaged with the base 31. As shown in FIG. 4, FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, the main body portion 32 includes a third portion P3 and a fourth portion P4.
 第3部分P3は、基体部31と協働して密閉空間Sc1を形成している状態で位置している。換言すれば、第3部分P3は、基体部31に本体部32が装着されることで、基体部31と協働して密閉空間Sc1を形成することができる。第3部分P3は、例えば、円筒状の側部Sp1と円形状の底部Bt2とを有するカップ状の形状を有している。密閉空間Sc1には、第2端子部分Tm2を含む部分(端子含有部分ともいう)が収容されている状態にある。また、密閉空間Sc1内において、第2端子部分Tm2が、第1端子部分Tm1に接触している状態で位置している。換言すれば、密閉空間Sc1には、第2端子部分Tm2を含む端子含有部分と、第1端子部分Tm1のうちの第2端子部分Tm2が接触している状態で位置している部分と、が収容されている状態にある。ここでは、例えば、第1端子部分Tm1のうちの底部Bt1から-Z方向に突出している状態で位置している部分と、第2端子部分Tm2と、が接触している状態にある。端子含有部分には、例えば、後述するダイオードBd1が含まれ得る。 The third portion P3 is positioned in a state in which the sealed space Sc1 is formed in cooperation with the base portion 31. In other words, the third portion P <b> 3 can form the sealed space Sc <b> 1 in cooperation with the base portion 31 by mounting the main body portion 32 on the base portion 31. The third portion P3 has, for example, a cup shape having a cylindrical side portion Sp1 and a circular bottom portion Bt2. The sealed space Sc1 is in a state where a portion including the second terminal portion Tm2 (also referred to as a terminal-containing portion) is accommodated. In the sealed space Sc1, the second terminal portion Tm2 is positioned in contact with the first terminal portion Tm1. In other words, the sealed space Sc1 includes a terminal-containing portion including the second terminal portion Tm2 and a portion located in a state where the second terminal portion Tm2 of the first terminal portion Tm1 is in contact. Being housed. Here, for example, a portion of the first terminal portion Tm1 that is located in a state of protruding from the bottom Bt1 in the −Z direction is in contact with the second terminal portion Tm2. The terminal-containing portion can include, for example, a diode Bd1 described later.
 ダイオードBd1は、いわゆるバイパスダイオードと称されるものである。例えば、直列接続している状態にある一組の太陽電池セル群Sg1,Sg2および直列接続している状態にある一組の太陽電池セル群Sg3,Sg4のうちの何れかにおいて、受光量の低下に起因して内部抵抗が上昇する場合がある。このような場合に、ダイオードBd1は、太陽電池セルCE2の発熱を避けるために、内部抵抗が高い組の太陽電池セル群を避けるように電流を流すことができる。第1実施形態では、第2端子部分Tm2は、ダイオードBd1のうちの外部に露出している状態で位置している電極である。図4、図5(a)および図5(b)の例では、第2端子部分Tm2は、第1端子部分Tm1が嵌合されるように凹んでいる状態で位置している部分である。第2端子部分Tm2は、例えば、第1端子部分Tm1と同様に、金属などの導電体によって構成されている状態にある。 The diode Bd1 is a so-called bypass diode. For example, in one of the set of solar cell groups Sg1 and Sg2 that are connected in series and the set of solar cell groups Sg3 and Sg4 that are connected in series, a decrease in the amount of received light The internal resistance may increase due to the above. In such a case, the diode Bd1 can pass a current so as to avoid a group of solar cells having a high internal resistance in order to avoid the heat generation of the solar cell CE2. In the first embodiment, the second terminal portion Tm2 is an electrode located in a state of being exposed to the outside of the diode Bd1. In the example of FIG. 4, FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, the second terminal portion Tm2 is a portion located in a recessed state so that the first terminal portion Tm1 is fitted. For example, the second terminal portion Tm2 is in a state of being made of a conductor such as metal, like the first terminal portion Tm1.
 第4部分P4は、円環状の領域(第2円環状領域ともいう)Sl2と、この第2円環状領域Sl2に沿って位置している係合部分En2と、を含んでいる。図5(a)および図5(b)の例では、第2円環状領域Sl2は、第1方向(-Z方向)に沿った仮想的な軸Ax2を中心とした筒状の形状を有している。そして、第2円環状領域Sl2の内周部に沿って係合部分En2が位置している。換言すれば、係合部分En2は、雌ネジの形態を有している。この係合部分En2は、被係合部分En1に対して回転可能かつ着脱可能な状態で係合することができる。このため、本体部32は、基体部31に対して着脱可能である。そして、図5(b)で示されるように、端子ボックス3bが完成している状態では、係合部分En2は、被係合部分En1に対して回転可能かつ脱着可能な状態で係合している状態で位置している。このとき、例えば、係合部分En2と被係合部分En1との係合によって、基体部31と本体部32とが密着している状態となる。これにより、例えば、基体部31と本体部32とによって密閉空間Sc1が形成され得る。 The fourth portion P4 includes an annular region (also referred to as a second annular region) Sl2, and an engagement portion En2 located along the second annular region Sl2. In the example of FIGS. 5A and 5B, the second annular region S12 has a cylindrical shape centered on a virtual axis Ax2 along the first direction (−Z direction). ing. And the engaging part En2 is located along the inner peripheral part of 2nd annular area | region Sl2. In other words, the engagement portion En2 has a female screw shape. The engaging portion En2 can be engaged with the engaged portion En1 in a rotatable and detachable state. For this reason, the main body 32 can be attached to and detached from the base 31. As shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the terminal box 3b is completed, the engaging portion En2 is engaged with the engaged portion En1 in a rotatable and detachable state. Located in the state. At this time, for example, the base portion 31 and the main body portion 32 are in close contact with each other due to the engagement between the engaging portion En2 and the engaged portion En1. Thereby, for example, the sealed space Sc <b> 1 can be formed by the base portion 31 and the main body portion 32.
 上記構成が採用されれば、例えば、太陽電池パネル2を製作した後に、太陽電池パネル2の表面上に基体部31を取り付け、この基体部31に本体部32を回転によって係合させることで、端子ボックス3bを完成させることができる。これにより、例えば、太陽電池パネル2に対して端子ボックス3bを容易に取り付けることができる。また、例えば、太陽電池パネル2に固定されている基体部31から本体部32を回転によって脱着させることができる。このため、例えば、本体部32を容易に交換することができる。これにより、例えば、太陽電池モジュール1およびこの太陽電池モジュール1用の端子ボックス3bについては、長期間の使用を容易に図ることができる。また、太陽電池モジュール1は、端子ボックス3bの本体部32を交換することによって、太陽電池モジュール1を補修して再生することで、太陽電池モジュール1の再利用に寄与できる。また、例えば、第1端子部分Tm1と第2端子部分Tm2とが接続している状態で位置している部分とは異なる部分において、係合部分En2と被係合部分En1との係合によって、基体部31に本体部32が取り付けられ得る。これにより、例えば、第1端子部分Tm1と第2端子部分Tm2とが接続している状態にある部分に外力などに起因する負荷が加わりにくい。 If the said structure is employ | adopted, for example, after manufacturing the solar cell panel 2, attaching the base | substrate part 31 on the surface of the solar cell panel 2, and engaging the main-body part 32 with this base | substrate part 31 by rotation, The terminal box 3b can be completed. Thereby, the terminal box 3b can be easily attached to the solar cell panel 2, for example. For example, the main body 32 can be detached from the base 31 fixed to the solar cell panel 2 by rotation. For this reason, for example, the main body 32 can be easily replaced. Thereby, for example, the solar cell module 1 and the terminal box 3b for the solar cell module 1 can be easily used for a long period of time. Moreover, the solar cell module 1 can contribute to reuse of the solar cell module 1 by exchanging the main body portion 32 of the terminal box 3b and repairing and reproducing the solar cell module 1. In addition, for example, in the portion different from the portion where the first terminal portion Tm1 and the second terminal portion Tm2 are connected, the engagement portion En2 and the engaged portion En1 are engaged, The main body 32 can be attached to the base body 31. Thereby, for example, it is difficult for a load caused by an external force or the like to be applied to a portion where the first terminal portion Tm1 and the second terminal portion Tm2 are connected.
 また、ここで、例えば、端子含有部分が、ダイオードBd1を含んでいれば、太陽電池モジュール1用のバイパスダイオードとして機能するダイオードBd1が基体部31に対して着脱可能な状態で存在し得る。これにより、例えば、基体部31から本体部32を回転によって脱着させ、ダイオードBd1を容易に交換することができる。その結果、例えば、太陽電池モジュール1においてダイオードBd1の劣化にともなう不具合を解消しやすくなる。 Here, for example, if the terminal-containing portion includes the diode Bd1, the diode Bd1 that functions as a bypass diode for the solar cell module 1 may be detachable from the base portion 31. Thereby, for example, the main body 32 can be detached from the base body 31 by rotation, and the diode Bd1 can be easily replaced. As a result, for example, in the solar cell module 1, it is easy to solve the problems associated with the deterioration of the diode Bd1.
 ところで、ここでは、例えば、端子含有部分としてのダイオードBd1が、第1方向(-Z方向)において第3部分P3と当接している状態で位置していてもよい。この場合には、例えば、基体部31に本体部32を装着する際に、本体部32を基体部31に対して押し付けることで、第1端子部分Tm1に第2端子部分Tm2を押し付けることができる。このため、例えば、特別な治具などを用いることなく、第1端子部分Tm1と第2端子部分Tm2との間における電気的な接続が容易かつ精度良く実現され得る。 Incidentally, here, for example, the diode Bd1 as the terminal-containing portion may be positioned in contact with the third portion P3 in the first direction (−Z direction). In this case, for example, when the main body portion 32 is mounted on the base portion 31, the second terminal portion Tm2 can be pressed against the first terminal portion Tm1 by pressing the main body portion 32 against the base portion 31. . For this reason, for example, the electrical connection between the first terminal portion Tm1 and the second terminal portion Tm2 can be easily and accurately realized without using a special jig or the like.
  <1-3.第1実施形態のまとめ>
 第1実施形態に係る太陽電池モジュール1および端子ボックス3b,3cでは、例えば、太陽電池パネル2を製作した後に、太陽電池パネル2の表面上に基体部31を取り付け、この基体部31に本体部32を回転によって係合させることができる。これにより、例えば、太陽電池パネル2に対して端子ボックス3bを容易に取り付けることができる。また、例えば、太陽電池パネル2に固定されている状態にある基体部31から本体部32を回転によって脱着させることができる。このため、例えば、本体部32を容易に交換することができる。これにより、例えば、太陽電池モジュール1およびこの太陽電池モジュール1用の端子ボックス3bについては、長期間の使用を容易に図ることができる。
<1-3. Summary of First Embodiment>
In the solar cell module 1 and the terminal boxes 3b and 3c according to the first embodiment, for example, after the solar cell panel 2 is manufactured, the base portion 31 is attached on the surface of the solar cell panel 2, and the main body portion is attached to the base portion 31. 32 can be engaged by rotation. Thereby, the terminal box 3b can be easily attached to the solar cell panel 2, for example. In addition, for example, the main body 32 can be detached from the base body 31 that is fixed to the solar cell panel 2 by rotation. For this reason, for example, the main body 32 can be easily replaced. Thereby, for example, the solar cell module 1 and the terminal box 3b for the solar cell module 1 can be easily used for a long period of time.
 <2.他の実施形態>
 本開示は上述の第1実施形態に限定されるものではなく、本開示の要旨を逸脱しない範囲において種々の変更、改良などが可能である。
<2. Other embodiments>
The present disclosure is not limited to the first embodiment described above, and various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
  <2-1.第2実施形態>
 上記第1実施形態において、上記端子ボックス3bを基本構成として、例えば、図6、図7(a)および図7(b)で示されるように、孔部Th1に嵌合している状態で位置している凸部Pr1を有している端子ボックス3bAに変更されてもよい。具体的には、例えば、端子ボックス3bAは、上記端子ボックス3bの基体部31に凸部Pr1が加えられた構成を有する基体部31Aを備えていてもよい。図6、図7(a)および図7(b)の例では、凸部Pr1は、基体部31Aの+Z側の部分から+Z方向に突出している状態で位置している環状の部分である。そして、例えば、凸部Pr1は、孔部Th1の内周に沿って挿入されることで、孔部Th1に嵌合され得る。
<2-1. Second Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, with the terminal box 3b as a basic configuration, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, FIG. 7 (a) and FIG. 7 (b), the terminal box 3b is positioned in a state of being fitted in the hole Th1. It may be changed to the terminal box 3bA having the protruding portion Pr1. Specifically, for example, the terminal box 3bA may include a base portion 31A having a configuration in which a convex portion Pr1 is added to the base portion 31 of the terminal box 3b. In the example of FIGS. 6, 7A and 7B, the convex portion Pr1 is an annular portion located in a state protruding from the + Z side portion of the base portion 31A in the + Z direction. For example, the convex portion Pr1 can be fitted into the hole Th1 by being inserted along the inner periphery of the hole Th1.
 ここで、例えば、裏面保護部材25が、第1方向(-Z方向)とは逆の第2方向(+Z方向)に貫通している状態で位置している孔部Th1を有している板状の部材(第2板状部材)であれば、裏面保護部材25に基体部31Aが取り付けられれば、孔部Th1に凸部Pr1が嵌合している状態となる。これにより、例えば、板状の裏面保護部材25に基体部31Aが強固に固定され得る。その結果、例えば、基体部31Aに本体部32を回転によって係合させる際の外力、ならびに太陽電池モジュール1の設置作業における工具または治具の接触による外力、の何れが基体部に作用しても、基体部31Aが裏面保護部材25から脱落しにくい。また、例えば、基体部31Aの凸部Pr1を裏面保護部材25の孔部Th1に嵌合させる作業によって、裏面保護部材25に対する基体部31Aの取り付け位置が容易に決められ得る。 Here, for example, a plate having a hole Th1 positioned in a state in which the back surface protection member 25 penetrates in a second direction (+ Z direction) opposite to the first direction (−Z direction). If the base portion 31A is attached to the back surface protection member 25, the convex portion Pr1 is fitted in the hole Th1. Thereby, for example, the base portion 31 </ b> A can be firmly fixed to the plate-like back surface protection member 25. As a result, for example, any of an external force when the main body 32 is engaged with the base portion 31A by rotation and an external force due to contact of a tool or a jig in the installation work of the solar cell module 1 acts on the base portion. The base portion 31 </ b> A is unlikely to fall off from the back surface protection member 25. Further, for example, by attaching the convex portion Pr1 of the base portion 31A to the hole Th1 of the back surface protection member 25, the attachment position of the base portion 31A with respect to the back surface protection member 25 can be easily determined.
  <2-2.第3実施形態>
 上記各実施形態において、上記端子ボックス3b,3bAを基本構成として、例えば、図8(a)および図8(b)で示されるように、基体部31Bと本体部32Bとの間隙を塞いでいる状態で位置しているパッキング部材Pk1をさらに備えている端子ボックス3bBに変更されてもよい。パッキング部材Pk1の素材としては、例えば、ブチルゴムなどの弾性変形が可能であり且つ耐候性に優れた素材が採用される。このような構成が採用されれば、例えば、基体部31Bと本体部32Bとの間隙から端子ボックス3bB内に水分が浸入しにくくなる。
<2-2. Third Embodiment>
In each of the embodiments described above, the terminal boxes 3b and 3bA are used as a basic configuration to close the gap between the base portion 31B and the main body portion 32B as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, for example. It may be changed to the terminal box 3bB further provided with the packing member Pk1 positioned in the state. As the material of the packing member Pk1, for example, a material that can be elastically deformed such as butyl rubber and has excellent weather resistance is used. If such a configuration is adopted, for example, it becomes difficult for moisture to enter the terminal box 3bB from the gap between the base portion 31B and the main body portion 32B.
 ここで、例えば、図8(a)および図8(b)で示されるように、基体部31Bは、上記基体部31Aを基本構成として、本体部32Bに向かって突出している状態で位置している環状の部分(環状突出部分ともいう)Pr2が追加された構成を有していてもよい。図8(a)および図8(b)の例では、環状突出部分Pr2は、底部Bt1の-Z方向の側の面の外周部に沿って位置している。このとき、例えば、図8(a)および図8(b)で示されるように、本体部32Bは、上記本体部32を基本構成として、パッキング部材Pk1を保持している状態で位置している環状の部分(環状保持部分ともいう)Hp1が追加された構成を有していてもよい。図8(a)および図8(b)の例では、環状保持部分Hp1は、円筒状の側部Sp1の内周面に沿って位置している。このとき、例えば、パッキング部材Pk1は、環状突出部分Pr2と当接している状態で位置していてもよい。ここでは、例えば、本体部32Bにパッキング部材Pk1が保持されている状態にある。このため、例えば、本体部32Bを基体部31Bから脱着させ、新たな本体部32Bを基体部31Bに装着させることで、パッキング部材Pk1を容易に交換することができる。 Here, for example, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the base portion 31B is positioned in a state of protruding toward the main body portion 32B with the base portion 31A as a basic configuration. An annular portion (also referred to as an annular projecting portion) Pr2 may be added. In the example of FIGS. 8A and 8B, the annular projecting portion Pr2 is located along the outer peripheral portion of the surface on the −Z direction side of the bottom portion Bt1. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B, the main body 32B is positioned in a state where the packing member Pk1 is held with the main body 32 as a basic configuration. An annular portion (also referred to as an annular holding portion) Hp1 may be added. In the examples of FIGS. 8A and 8B, the annular holding portion Hp1 is located along the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical side portion Sp1. At this time, for example, the packing member Pk1 may be positioned in contact with the annular projecting portion Pr2. Here, for example, the packing member Pk1 is held in the main body portion 32B. Therefore, for example, the packing member Pk1 can be easily replaced by detaching the main body 32B from the base 31B and attaching a new main body 32B to the base 31B.
 さらに、ここで、例えば、図8(a)および図8(b)で示されるように、環状保持部分Hp1は、第1方向(-Z方向)に凹んでいる状態で位置している環状の部分(環状凹部ともいう)Cg1であってもよい。このとき、例えば、パッキング部材Pk1が、環状凹部Cg1内に位置していてもよい。そして、例えば、環状突出部分Pr2が、環状凹部Cg1内においてパッキング部材Pk1と当接している状態で位置していてもよい。このような構成が採用されれば、例えば、基体部31Bに本体部32Bを装着する際に、環状突出部分Pr2を環状凹部Cg1内に挿入する作業によって、基体部31Bに対する本体部32Bの位置決めが容易に実現され得る。 Further, here, for example, as shown in FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B, the annular holding portion Hp1 is an annular shape located in a state of being recessed in the first direction (−Z direction). A portion (also referred to as an annular recess) Cg1 may be used. At this time, for example, the packing member Pk1 may be located in the annular recess Cg1. Then, for example, the annular projecting portion Pr2 may be positioned in a state where it is in contact with the packing member Pk1 in the annular recess Cg1. If such a configuration is adopted, for example, when the main body portion 32B is mounted on the base body portion 31B, the main body portion 32B is positioned relative to the base body portion 31B by an operation of inserting the annular projecting portion Pr2 into the annular recess portion Cg1. It can be easily realized.
  <2-3.第4実施形態>
 上記各実施形態において、上記端子ボックス3b,3bA,3bBを基本構成として、例えば、図11(a)および図11(b)で示されるように、第3部分P3と端子含有部分としてのダイオードBd1と第4部材P4とが一体的に構成されている状態にある端子ボックス3bCに変更されてもよい。ここで、例えば、接合、接着、連結、係合、嵌合および締結などの種々の手法のうちの1種以上の手法によって、第3部分P3とダイオードBd1とが一体的に構成されている状態とされてもよいし、第4部分P4とダイオードBd1とが、一体的に構成されている状態とされてもよい。また、ここで、端子ボックス3bCは、例えば、図9(a)および図9(b)で示されるように、基体部31Cと本体部32Cとを有している。基体部31Cは、上記基体部31Bを基本構成として、第1方向(-Z方向)とは逆の第2方向(+Z方向)に平面透視した場合に、第1端子部分Tm1Cが、仮想的な軸Ax2を中心とした円状の仮想線Vc1に沿って位置するように変更されたものである。本体部32Cは、上記本体部32Bを基本構成として、第1方向(-Z方向)に平面透視した場合に、第2端子部分Tm2Cが、仮想的な軸Ax2を中心とした円状の仮想線Vc1に沿って位置するように変更されたものである。このとき、さらに、例えば、第4部分P4が、第2部分P2に対して仮想的な軸Ax2を中心として、回転可能な状態で位置していてもよい。
<2-3. Fourth Embodiment>
In each of the above embodiments, the terminal box 3b, 3bA, 3bB is a basic configuration. For example, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the third part P3 and the diode Bd1 as the terminal-containing part The terminal box 3bC may be changed to a state in which the fourth member P4 and the fourth member P4 are integrally formed. Here, for example, the state in which the third portion P3 and the diode Bd1 are integrally configured by one or more of various methods such as bonding, adhesion, connection, engagement, fitting, and fastening. Alternatively, the fourth portion P4 and the diode Bd1 may be integrally configured. Here, the terminal box 3bC has a base portion 31C and a main body portion 32C as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, for example. When the base portion 31C is viewed through in a second direction (+ Z direction) opposite to the first direction (−Z direction) based on the base portion 31B, the first terminal portion Tm1C is virtually It is changed so as to be located along a circular imaginary line Vc1 centering on the axis Ax2. The main body portion 32C has a circular imaginary line with the second terminal portion Tm2C centered on the virtual axis Ax2 when viewed from above in the first direction (−Z direction) with the main body portion 32B as a basic configuration. It is changed so that it may be located along Vc1. At this time, for example, the fourth portion P4 may be positioned so as to be rotatable about the virtual axis Ax2 with respect to the second portion P2.
 このような構成が採用されれば、例えば、本体部32Cを仮想的な軸Ax2を中心として回転させると、第2端子部分Tm2Cに大きな力のモーメントが生じ得る。これにより、例えば、第1端子部分Tm1Cと第2端子部分Tm2Cとが強固に接触あるいは嵌合するような構造によって、第1端子部分Tm1Cと第2端子部分Tm2Cとを電気的により確実に接続させることが可能となる。その結果、例えば、太陽電池パネル2における発電によって得られる電力が高くなっても、第1端子部分Tm1Cと第2端子部分Tm2Cとの接触部分において高い電気抵抗によってアークが飛ぶような不具合が生じにくい。 If such a configuration is adopted, for example, when the main body 32C is rotated about the virtual axis Ax2, a large moment of force may be generated in the second terminal portion Tm2C. Thereby, for example, the first terminal portion Tm1C and the second terminal portion Tm2C are more reliably electrically connected to each other by a structure in which the first terminal portion Tm1C and the second terminal portion Tm2C are firmly contacted or fitted. It becomes possible. As a result, for example, even if the power obtained by the power generation in the solar cell panel 2 is increased, it is difficult to cause a problem that an arc is caused to fly due to a high electric resistance at a contact portion between the first terminal portion Tm1C and the second terminal portion Tm2C. .
 また、ここで、例えば、図9(a)、図10(a)、図11(a)および図11(b)で示されるように、第1端子部分Tm1Cが、上記第1端子部分Tm1が基本構成とされて、屈曲している状態で位置している端子部分(屈曲端子部分ともいう)に変更されたものであってもよい。このとき、第1端子部分Tm1Cは、例えば、第1方向(-Z方向)に沿って延びている状態で位置している第1板状部分Pl1と、この第1板状部分Pl1から折れ曲がるように延びている状態で位置している第2板状部分Pl2と、を有している。図9(a)、図10(a)、図11(a)および図11(b)の例では、第1端子部分Tm1Cは、底部Bt1に締結されるための孔部Th2を有する第3板状部分Pl3と、底部Bt1を貫通している状態で位置している第4板状部分Pl4と、を有している。 Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 9A, FIG. 10A, FIG. 11A, and FIG. 11B, the first terminal portion Tm1C is the first terminal portion Tm1. The basic configuration may be changed to a terminal portion (also referred to as a bent terminal portion) positioned in a bent state. At this time, the first terminal portion Tm1C is bent, for example, from the first plate-like portion Pl1 positioned in a state extending along the first direction (−Z direction), and the first plate-like portion Pl1. And a second plate-like portion Pl2 which is located in a state of extending in the direction. In the example of FIG. 9A, FIG. 10A, FIG. 11A, and FIG. 11B, the first terminal portion Tm1C is a third plate having a hole Th2 to be fastened to the bottom portion Bt1. And a fourth plate-like part Pl4 located in a state of penetrating the bottom part Bt1.
 さらに、ここで、例えば、図9(b)、図10(b)、図11(a)および図11(b)で示されるように、第2端子部分Tm2Cが、上記第2端子部分Tm2が基本構成とされて、被係止端子部分Fk1を含んでいる構成に変更されたものであってもよい。このとき、被係止端子部分Fk1は、例えば、第1板状部分Pl1と接触している状態であって、第1方向(-Z方向)において第2板状部分Pl2によって係止されている状態で位置していてもよい。例えば、第1端子部分Tm1Cと第2端子部分Tm2Cとが、屈曲している状態にある第1端子部分Tm1Cによって、他の第2端子部分Tm2Cが係止されている状態で位置する。このような構造によって、基体部31Cに対して本体部32Cが強固に固定され得る。 Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 9B, FIG. 10B, FIG. 11A, and FIG. 11B, the second terminal portion Tm2C is replaced with the second terminal portion Tm2. The basic configuration may be changed to a configuration including the locked terminal portion Fk1. At this time, the locked terminal portion Fk1 is in contact with, for example, the first plate-like portion Pl1, and is locked by the second plate-like portion Pl2 in the first direction (−Z direction). It may be located in a state. For example, the first terminal portion Tm1C and the second terminal portion Tm2C are positioned in a state where the other second terminal portion Tm2C is locked by the first terminal portion Tm1C in a bent state. With such a structure, the main body 32C can be firmly fixed to the base 31C.
 また、図9(b)、図10(b)、図11(a)および図11(b)の例では、第2端子部分Tm2Cは、固定部分Fx1Cと、第5板状部分Pl5と、接続部分Cl1と、を有している。固定部分Fx1Cは、第3部分P3の底部Bt2に固定されている状態で位置している部分である。第5板状部分Pl5は、固定部分Fx1Cから延び出ている状態で位置している部分である。また、第5板状部分Pl5は、第3部分P3の底部Bt2に締結されるための孔部Th3を有している。接続部分Cl1は、第1方向(-Z方向)に平面視して、U字状に曲がっている状態にある板状の部分である。この接続部分Cl1は、間隙部GP2を形成している状態で位置している。ここでは、第4部分P4が、第2部分P2に対して仮想的な軸Ax2を中心として、回転されれば、間隙部GP2に第1端子部分Tm1Cの第1板状部分Pl1が挿入されて、接続部分Cl1に第1板状部分Pl1が嵌合される。このとき、接続部分Cl1が、第1方向(-Z方向)において第2板状部分Pl2によって係止されている状態にある被係止端子部分Fk1となっている。また、図9(b)、図11(a)および図11(b)の例では、環状保持部分Hp1Cは、上記環状保持部分Hp1を基本構成として、パッキング部材Pk1を保持している状態にある環状凹部Cg1が、円筒状の側部Sp1の内周部に沿った段差に変更されたものである。 Further, in the examples of FIGS. 9B, 10B, 11A, and 11B, the second terminal portion Tm2C is connected to the fixed portion Fx1C and the fifth plate-like portion Pl5. Part Cl1. The fixed portion Fx1C is a portion located in a state where it is fixed to the bottom portion Bt2 of the third portion P3. The fifth plate-like portion Pl5 is a portion located in a state of extending from the fixed portion Fx1C. The fifth plate-like portion Pl5 has a hole Th3 for fastening to the bottom Bt2 of the third portion P3. The connection portion Cl1 is a plate-like portion that is bent in a U shape in plan view in the first direction (−Z direction). The connection portion Cl1 is located in a state where the gap portion GP2 is formed. Here, if the fourth portion P4 is rotated about the virtual axis Ax2 with respect to the second portion P2, the first plate-like portion Pl1 of the first terminal portion Tm1C is inserted into the gap portion GP2. The first plate portion Pl1 is fitted to the connection portion Cl1. At this time, the connection portion Cl1 is the locked terminal portion Fk1 that is locked by the second plate-shaped portion Pl2 in the first direction (−Z direction). Moreover, in the example of FIG.9 (b), FIG.11 (a), and FIG.11 (b), the cyclic | annular holding | maintenance part Hp1C is in the state which is holding the packing member Pk1 on the basis of the said cyclic | annular holding | maintenance part Hp1. The annular recess Cg1 is changed to a step along the inner peripheral part of the cylindrical side part Sp1.
 ここでは、例えば、第1端子部分Tm1Cの構成と、第2端子部分Tm2Cの構成とが、入れ替えられてもよい。つまり、第2端子部分Tm2Cが、屈曲端子部分を含み、第1端子部分Tm1Cが、被係止端子部分Fk1を含んでいてもよい。このとき、例えば、被係止端子部分Fk1は、第1板状部分Pl1と接触している状態であって、第1方向(-Z方向)とは逆の第2方向(+Z方向)において第2板状部分Pl2によって係止されている状態で位置していてもよい。 Here, for example, the configuration of the first terminal portion Tm1C and the configuration of the second terminal portion Tm2C may be interchanged. That is, the second terminal portion Tm2C may include a bent terminal portion, and the first terminal portion Tm1C may include a locked terminal portion Fk1. At this time, for example, the locked terminal portion Fk1 is in contact with the first plate-shaped portion Pl1, and is in the second direction (+ Z direction) opposite to the first direction (−Z direction). You may be located in the state latched by 2 plate-shaped part Pl2.
  <2-4.第5実施形態>
 上記各実施形態において、例えば、上記端子ボックス3を基本構成として、導線W1a,W1fと電気的に接続されている状態で位置している、図12で示される、ケーブルC1(C1a,C1d)を有している基体部31Dを備えた端子ボックス3Dに変更されてもよい。このような構成が採用されれば、例えば、端子ボックス3Dに、ケーブルC1とダイオードBd1とが含まれる場合であっても、ケーブルC1を継続して使用し、ダイオードBd1などの端子含有部分を交換する際に、交換の対象となる部分が少なくても済む。これにより、例えば、端子ボックス3の長期間の使用を図るための修復が容易に可能となる。
<2-4. Fifth Embodiment>
In each of the above embodiments, for example, the cable C1 (C1a, C1d) shown in FIG. 12, which is located in a state of being electrically connected to the conductors W1a, W1f, with the terminal box 3 as a basic configuration, is provided. It may be changed to the terminal box 3D provided with the base portion 31D. If such a configuration is adopted, for example, even if the terminal box 3D includes the cable C1 and the diode Bd1, the cable C1 is continuously used, and the terminal-containing portion such as the diode Bd1 is replaced. When doing so, the number of parts to be exchanged may be small. As a result, for example, the terminal box 3 can be easily repaired for long-term use.
 図12の例では、1つの基体部31Dに対して、2つの本体部32bD,32cDが係合されている状態で位置している。ここで、1つの基体部31Dは、太陽電池パネル2に固定されるための第1部分P1Dと、2つの本体部32bD,32cDが係合されている状態で位置している被係合部分En1をそれぞれ含む2つの第2部分P2と、を有している。また、ここで、本体部32bDは、第1方向(-Z方向)に沿って延びる仮想的な軸Ax2bを中心として回転可能な状態で位置している、係合部分En2を含む第4部分P4、を有している。また、ここで、本体部32cDは、第1方向(-Z方向)に沿って延びる仮想的な軸Ax2cを中心として回転可能な状態で位置している、係合部分En2を含む第4部分P4、を有している。 In the example of FIG. 12, two main body portions 32bD and 32cD are positioned in a state where one base portion 31D is engaged. Here, one base portion 31D is engaged portion En1 located in a state where the first portion P1D to be fixed to the solar cell panel 2 and the two main body portions 32bD and 32cD are engaged. And two second portions P2 each including. In addition, here, the main body portion 32bD includes a fourth portion P4 including an engagement portion En2 that is positioned so as to be rotatable about a virtual axis Ax2b extending along the first direction (−Z direction). ,have. In addition, here, the main body portion 32cD includes a fourth portion P4 including the engaging portion En2 that is positioned so as to be rotatable about a virtual axis Ax2c extending along the first direction (−Z direction). ,have.
  <2-5.第6実施形態>
 上記第1実施形態から上記第4実施形態において、上記端子ボックス3b,3bA,3bB,3bCを基本構成として、例えば、図13で示されるように、ケーブルC1の着脱が可能な状態で位置している本体部32Eを有する端子ボックス3Eに変更されてもよい。この場合、第2端子部分Tm2,Tm2Cは、ケーブルC1と電気的に接続されている状態で位置していてもよい。このとき、端子含有部分は、ケーブルC1と電気的に接続している状態で位置している第2端子部分Tm2,Tm2Cを含む部分である。図13の例では、端子ボックス3Eは、基体部31Eと本体部32Eとを有している。基体部31Eは、上記基体部31Cを基本構成として、第1端子部分Tm1Cの数が2つから4つに増加されたものである。また、本体部32Eは、上記本体部32Cを基本構成として、ケーブルC1aの端子At1aが着脱可能な状態にある接続部At2aと、ケーブルC1dの端子At1dが着脱可能な状態にある接続部At2dと、が追加された状態にあるような構成を有する。
<2-5. Sixth Embodiment>
In the first to fourth embodiments, the terminal boxes 3b, 3bA, 3bB, and 3bC are used as a basic configuration, for example, as shown in FIG. The terminal box 3E having the main body portion 32E may be changed. In this case, the second terminal portions Tm2 and Tm2C may be located in a state of being electrically connected to the cable C1. At this time, the terminal-containing portion is a portion including second terminal portions Tm2 and Tm2C that are located in a state of being electrically connected to the cable C1. In the example of FIG. 13, the terminal box 3E includes a base portion 31E and a main body portion 32E. The base portion 31E is obtained by increasing the number of first terminal portions Tm1C from two to four based on the base portion 31C. The main body 32E has the main body 32C as a basic configuration, a connecting portion At2a in which the terminal At1a of the cable C1a is detachable, a connecting portion At2d in which the terminal At1d of the cable C1d is detachable, Is added.
 このように、ケーブルC1の本体部32Eに対する着脱が可能になることで、例えば、ケーブルC1のみの交換が必要になった場合に、ケーブルC1のみを交換し、他の部品を継続して使用できる。これにより、本体部32Eおよび太陽電池モジュール1の長期間の使用をより容易に図ることができる。 As described above, since the cable C1 can be attached to and detached from the main body 32E, for example, when only the cable C1 needs to be replaced, only the cable C1 can be replaced and other parts can be used continuously. . Thereby, long-term use of the main-body part 32E and the solar cell module 1 can be aimed at more easily.
  <2-6.第7実施形態>
 上記各実施形態において、例えば、図14、図15(a)および図15(b)で示されるように、被係合部分En1と係合部分En2とが、他の形態で係合を行う構成を有するものに変更されてもよい。換言すれば、被係合部分En1および係合部分En2は、例えば、雄ネジと雌ネジの回転による係合の形態に限らず、他の係合を実現する形態を有していてもよい。具体的には、例えば、本体部32Fを基体部31Fへ被せた状態で+Z軸方向へ押し込みつつ、360度未満の所定角度回動させることで、被係合部En1と係合部En2とが係合する形態が採用されてもよい。図14、図15(a)および図15(b)の例では、上記端子ボックス3b,3bAを基本構成として、基体部31が基体部31Fに変更され、本体部32が本体部32Fに変更された、端子ボックス3bFが採用されている。基体部31Fでは、第2部分P2の外周部の一部に沿って被係合部分En1が位置している。本体部32Fでは、第4部分P4の内周部の一部に沿って係合部分En2が位置している。
<2-6. Seventh Embodiment>
In each of the embodiments described above, for example, as shown in FIGS. 14, 15A, and 15B, the engaged portion En1 and the engaging portion En2 are engaged in other forms. It may be changed to one having In other words, the engaged portion En1 and the engaging portion En2 are not limited to a form of engagement by rotation of a male screw and a female screw, and may have a form for realizing other engagement. Specifically, for example, the engaged portion En1 and the engaging portion En2 are rotated by a predetermined angle of less than 360 degrees while being pushed in the + Z-axis direction in a state where the main body portion 32F is placed on the base portion 31F. An engaging form may be adopted. In the example of FIG. 14, FIG. 15A and FIG. 15B, based on the terminal boxes 3b and 3bA, the base portion 31 is changed to the base portion 31F, and the main body portion 32 is changed to the main body portion 32F. In addition, a terminal box 3bF is employed. In the base portion 31F, the engaged portion En1 is located along a part of the outer peripheral portion of the second portion P2. In the main body portion 32F, the engaging portion En2 is located along a part of the inner peripheral portion of the fourth portion P4.
 このような構造を用いることで、被係合部分En1および係合部分En2の双方においてZ方向で係合に必要な凸部の数を1つにできる。これにより、雄ネジおよび雌ネジの回転による係合の場合よりも、被係合部分En1および係合部分En2の双方におけるZ方向の幅を小さくすることができて、本体部32Fの小型化を図りやすくすることができる。さらに、雄ネジおよび雌ネジの回転による係合の場合に必要であった締付トルクの管理が不要にできるため、基体部31Fに対する本体部32Fの取り付けに係る作業性を高めることができる。 By using such a structure, the number of convex portions required for engagement in the Z direction can be reduced to one in both the engaged portion En1 and the engaging portion En2. Thereby, the width in the Z direction in both the engaged portion En1 and the engaging portion En2 can be made smaller than in the case of engagement by rotation of the male screw and the female screw, and the main body 32F can be downsized. It can be made easy to understand. Furthermore, since the management of the tightening torque required in the case of the engagement by the rotation of the male screw and the female screw can be made unnecessary, the workability related to the attachment of the main body portion 32F to the base portion 31F can be improved.
  <2-7.第8実施形態>
 上記第1実施形態から上記第4実施形態および上記第6実施形態において、上記本体部32,32B,32C,32Fが、例えば、図16で示されるように、端子含有部分としてのダイオードBd1を内蔵している状態にある本体部32Gに変更された端子ボックス3bGが採用されてもよい。図16の例では、本体部32Gでは、端子含有部分としてのダイオードBd1が第3部分P3に内蔵されている状態にあるように構成されている。このとき、端子含有部分としてのダイオードBd1と、第3部分P3とが一体的に構成されている状態にある。これにより、例えば、基体部31に本体部32Gを装着する際に、本体部32Gを基体部31に対して押し付けることで、第1端子部分Tm1に第2端子部分Tm2を押し付けることができる。また、第1端子部分Tm1と第2端子部分Tm2とは、第1方向(ここでは、-Z方向)に見て本体部32Gの回動方向に沿う円弧状の形状を有していてもよい。また、基体部31に対して本体部32Gを回動したときに、この回動に伴って第1端子部分Tm1と第2端子部分Tm2とが互いに摺動できる形状を有していてもよい。また、第1端子部分Tm1および第2端子部分Tm2がそれぞれ一対あり、所定の正極と負極の役割を持つようにしてもよい。この場合、本体部32Gの回動が終わるときに、第1端子部分Tm1と第2端子部分Tm2とが、所定の正極同士と負極同士とが組み合わさるように、被係合部分En1と係合部分En2とを位置させてもよい。その結果、例えば、特別な治具などを用いることなく、第1端子部分Tm1と第2端子部分Tm2との間における電気的な接続が容易かつ精度良く実現され得る。
<2-7. Eighth Embodiment>
In the first to fourth embodiments and the sixth embodiment, the body portions 32, 32B, 32C, and 32F include a diode Bd1 as a terminal-containing portion as shown in FIG. 16, for example. The terminal box 3bG that has been changed to the main body portion 32G that is in a state of being used may be employed. In the example of FIG. 16, the main body portion 32G is configured such that the diode Bd1 as the terminal-containing portion is built in the third portion P3. At this time, the diode Bd1 as the terminal-containing portion and the third portion P3 are integrally configured. Thereby, for example, when the main body portion 32G is mounted on the base body portion 31, the second terminal portion Tm2 can be pressed against the first terminal portion Tm1 by pressing the main body portion 32G against the base body portion 31. Further, the first terminal portion Tm1 and the second terminal portion Tm2 may have an arc shape along the rotation direction of the main body portion 32G when viewed in the first direction (here, the −Z direction). . Further, when the main body portion 32G is rotated with respect to the base portion 31, the first terminal portion Tm1 and the second terminal portion Tm2 may have a shape that can slide with each other. Further, there may be a pair of the first terminal portion Tm1 and the second terminal portion Tm2, and they may have the roles of a predetermined positive electrode and negative electrode. In this case, when the rotation of the main body 32G is finished, the first terminal portion Tm1 and the second terminal portion Tm2 are engaged with the engaged portion En1 so that predetermined positive electrodes and negative electrodes are combined. The portion En2 may be located. As a result, for example, the electrical connection between the first terminal portion Tm1 and the second terminal portion Tm2 can be easily and accurately realized without using a special jig or the like.
  <2-8.第9実施形態>
 上記各実施形態において、例えば、図17で示されるように、被係合部分En1が第1円環状領域Sl1の内周に沿って位置し、係合部分En2が第2円環状領域Sl2の外周に沿って位置している、端子ボックス3bHが採用されてもよい。図17の例は、上記端子ボックス3bを基本構成として、基体部31Hと本体部32Hとを有する端子ボックス3bHに変更されたものである。基体部31Hは、上記基体部31を基本構成として、第1円環状領域Sl1の内周に沿って被係合部分En1が位置しているように変更されたものである。具体的には、円環状の溝部Cg2の内周面に被係合部分En1が位置している。本体部32Hは、上記本体部32を基本構成として、第2円環状領域Sl2の外周に沿って係合部分En2が位置しているように変更されたものである。
<2-8. Ninth Embodiment>
In each of the above embodiments, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, the engaged portion En1 is located along the inner periphery of the first annular region S11, and the engagement portion En2 is the outer periphery of the second annular region S12. The terminal box 3bH located along the line may be employed. The example of FIG. 17 is obtained by changing the terminal box 3b as a basic configuration to a terminal box 3bH having a base portion 31H and a main body portion 32H. The base portion 31H is modified with the base portion 31 as a basic configuration so that the engaged portion En1 is positioned along the inner circumference of the first annular region S11. Specifically, the engaged portion En1 is located on the inner peripheral surface of the annular groove Cg2. The main body portion 32H is modified so that the engaging portion En2 is positioned along the outer periphery of the second annular region Sl2 with the main body portion 32 as a basic configuration.
 このような構造を用いた場合にも、端子ボックス3bHにおいて本体部32Hを容易に交換することができ、太陽電池モジュール1の長期間の使用を容易に図ることができる。 Even when such a structure is used, the main body 32H can be easily replaced in the terminal box 3bH, and the long-term use of the solar cell module 1 can be facilitated.
  <2-9.第10実施形態>
 上記各実施形態において、上記本体部32,32B,32C,32bD,32cD,32E,32F,32G,32Hが基本構成とされて、上記の第3部分P3と第4部分P4とが、例えば、図18および図19で示されるように、別体の第3部分P3Iと第4部分P4Iとに変更された、本体部32Iが採用されてもよい。このような構成が採用されれば、例えば、第1端子部分Tm1,Tm1Cおよび第2端子部分Tm2,Tm2Cの構造に拘わらず、基体部31に対して本体部32Iを係合させる際に、基体部31に対する本体部32Iの回転数を大きくすることができる。これにより、例えば、基体部31に対して本体部32Iを強固に固定することができる。
<2-9. 10th Embodiment>
In each of the above embodiments, the main body portions 32, 32B, 32C, 32bD, 32cD, 32E, 32F, 32G, and 32H have a basic configuration, and the third portion P3 and the fourth portion P4 are, for example, illustrated in FIG. As shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, a main body portion 32I that is changed into a separate third portion P3I and fourth portion P4I may be employed. If such a configuration is employed, for example, when the body portion 32I is engaged with the base portion 31 regardless of the structure of the first terminal portions Tm1, Tm1C and the second terminal portions Tm2, Tm2C, The number of rotations of the main body portion 32I relative to the portion 31 can be increased. Thereby, for example, the main body 32I can be firmly fixed to the base body 31.
 ここでは、図18および図19で示されるように、第3部分P3Iは、例えば、第1環状部Ld1と、第2環状部Sd1と、段差部St1と、を含んでいる。第1環状部Ld1は、第2環状部Sd1よりも太陽電池パネル2の表面(ここでは、裏面Sf2)側に位置している第1の径の円環状の外縁を有している。図18および図19の例では、第1環状部Ld1は、第1方向(-Z方向)に沿って延びる仮想的な軸Ax2を中心とした円筒状の部分(第1円筒状部分ともいう)である。第2環状部Sd1は、第1環状部Ld1の第1方向(-Z方向)の側に位置し、第1の径よりも小さな第2の径を有している。図18および図19の例では、第2環状部Sd1は、仮想的な軸Ax2を中心とした円筒状の部分(第2円筒状部分ともいう)である。段差部St1は、第1環状部Ld1と第2環状部Sd1とをつないでいる状態で位置している。図18および図19の例では、段差部St1は、仮想的な軸Ax2に直交する仮想的な平面に沿って位置している輪状の円盤のような形状を有する。 Here, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the third portion P3I includes, for example, a first annular portion Ld1, a second annular portion Sd1, and a stepped portion St1. The first annular portion Ld1 has an annular outer edge with a first diameter located closer to the front surface (here, the back surface Sf2) of the solar cell panel 2 than the second annular portion Sd1. In the example of FIGS. 18 and 19, the first annular portion Ld1 is a cylindrical portion (also referred to as a first cylindrical portion) centered on a virtual axis Ax2 extending along the first direction (−Z direction). It is. The second annular portion Sd1 is located on the first direction (−Z direction) side of the first annular portion Ld1, and has a second diameter smaller than the first diameter. In the example of FIGS. 18 and 19, the second annular portion Sd1 is a cylindrical portion (also referred to as a second cylindrical portion) centered on a virtual axis Ax2. The stepped portion St1 is located in a state where the first annular portion Ld1 and the second annular portion Sd1 are connected. In the example of FIGS. 18 and 19, the stepped portion St <b> 1 has a shape like a ring-shaped disk located along a virtual plane orthogonal to the virtual axis Ax <b> 2.
 また、第4部分P4Iは、孔部Th4と、押さえ部Fl1と、筒状部Sl3Iと、を含んでいる。図18および図19の例では、筒状部Sl3Iは、仮想的な軸Ax2を中心とした円筒状の部分である。筒状部Sl3Iの外周面に凹凸が形成されている状態にあれば、ユーザが手で筒状部Sl3Iを回しやすい。孔部Th4は、第2環状部Sd1が挿通されている状態で位置している。押さえ部Fl1は、孔部Th4の周りにおいて第1方向(-Z方向)とは逆の第2方向(+Z方向)に段差部St1を押している状態で位置している。筒状部Sl3Iは、押さえ部Fl1から第1環状部Ld1の外周部Op1Iに沿って第2方向(+Z方向)に延びている状態で位置している。また、筒状部Sl3Iは、係合部分En2を有している。図18および図19の例では、筒状部Sl3Iの内周に沿って係合部分En2が位置している。 Further, the fourth portion P4I includes a hole portion Th4, a pressing portion Fl1, and a cylindrical portion Sl3I. In the example of FIGS. 18 and 19, the cylindrical portion S13I is a cylindrical portion centered on the virtual axis Ax2. If there is an unevenness formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion Sl3I, the user can easily turn the cylindrical portion Sl3I by hand. The hole Th4 is located in a state where the second annular portion Sd1 is inserted. The pressing portion Fl1 is positioned around the hole Th4 in a state where the stepped portion St1 is pressed in a second direction (+ Z direction) opposite to the first direction (−Z direction). The cylindrical portion S13I is located in a state extending in the second direction (+ Z direction) along the outer peripheral portion Op1I of the first annular portion Ld1 from the pressing portion Fl1. Further, the cylindrical portion S13I has an engaging portion En2. In the example of FIGS. 18 and 19, the engaging portion En2 is located along the inner periphery of the cylindrical portion Sl3I.
 <3.その他>
 上記各実施形態では、例えば、端子含有部分としてのダイオードBd1は、第1方向(-Z方向)において第3部分P3と離れている状態で位置していてもよい。
<3. Other>
In each of the above embodiments, for example, the diode Bd1 as the terminal-containing portion may be located in a state of being separated from the third portion P3 in the first direction (−Z direction).
 上記各実施形態では、例えば、表面保護部材21が、XY平面に沿った方向において、裏面保護部材25よりも延び出ている状態で位置している部分(延出部分ともいう)を有していれば、この延出部分上に、端子ボックス3が固定されている状態で位置してもよい。 In each of the above embodiments, for example, the surface protection member 21 has a portion (also referred to as an extension portion) located in a state of extending from the back surface protection member 25 in the direction along the XY plane. If so, the terminal box 3 may be positioned on the extended portion.
 上記各実施形態では、例えば、被係合部分En1と係合部分En2とが、凸部と凹部とが係合する形態を有していてもよいし、凸部と凸部とが係合する形態を有していてもよい。 In each of the above embodiments, for example, the engaged portion En1 and the engaging portion En2 may have a form in which the convex portion and the concave portion are engaged, or the convex portion and the convex portion are engaged. You may have a form.
 上記第1実施形態および第3実施形態から第10実施形態では、例えば、裏面保護部材25は、板状の部材ではなく、柔軟性を有するシート状の部材であってもよい。 In the first embodiment and the third to tenth embodiments, for example, the back surface protection member 25 may be a sheet-like member having flexibility instead of a plate-like member.
 上記第6実施形態では、端子含有部材が、例えば、第2端子部分Tm2,Tm2Cを含むダイオードBd1、およびケーブルC1と接続されている状態にある第2端子部分Tm2,Tm2Cを含む部分のうち、一方の部分を含んでいてもよいし、両方の部分を含んでいてもよい。 In the sixth embodiment, the terminal-containing member includes, for example, the diode Bd1 including the second terminal portions Tm2 and Tm2C and the portion including the second terminal portions Tm2 and Tm2C in a state of being connected to the cable C1. One part may be included, and both parts may be included.
 上記第10実施形態では、例えば、筒状部Sl3Iには、周方向の一部が欠けるように、第1方向(-Z方向)に沿って延びている状態で位置しているスリットなどが存在していてもよい。 In the tenth embodiment, for example, the cylindrical portion S13I has a slit or the like positioned in a state extending along the first direction (−Z direction) so that a part in the circumferential direction is missing. You may do it.
 上記各実施形態および各種変形例をそれぞれ構成する全部または一部を、適宜、矛盾しない範囲で組み合わせ可能であることは、言うまでもない。 It goes without saying that all or a part of each of the above embodiments and various modifications can be appropriately combined within a consistent range.
 1 太陽電池モジュール
 2 太陽電池パネル
 3,3a,3b,3bA,3bB,3bC,3bF,3bG,3bH,3c,3d,3D,3E 端子ボックス
 23 光電変換部
 25 裏面保護部材
 31,31A,31B,31C,31D,31E,31F,31H 基体部
 32,32B,32C,32E,32F,32G,32H,32I,32bD,32cD 本体部
 Ax2,Ax2b,Ax2c 軸
 Bd1 ダイオード(端子含有部分)
 C1,C1a,C1d ケーブル
 CE2 太陽電池セル
 Cg1 環状凹部
 Cg2 溝部
 En1 被係合部分
 En2 係合部分
 Fk1 被係止端子部分
 Fl1 押さえ部
 Hp1,Hp1C 環状保持部分
 Ld1 第1環状部
 Op1I 外周部
 P1,P1D 第1部分
 P2 第2部分
 P3,P3I 第3部分
 P4,P4I 第4部分
 Pk1 パッキング部材
 Pl1 第1板状部分
 Pl2 第2板状部分
 Pr1 凸部
 Pr2 環状突出部分
 Sc1 密閉空間
 Sd1 第2環状部
 Sf2 裏面
 Sl1 第1円環状領域
 Sl2 第2円環状領域
 Sl3I 筒状部
 Sp1 側部
 St1 段差部
 Th1,Th2,Th3,Th4 孔部
 Tm1,Tm1C 第1端子部分
 Tm2,Tm2C 第2端子部分
 Vc1 仮想線
 W1a,W1b,W1c,W1d,W1e,W1f 導線
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Solar cell module 2 Solar cell panel 3, 3a, 3b, 3bA, 3bB, 3bC, 3bF, 3bG, 3bH, 3c, 3d, 3D, 3E Terminal box 23 Photoelectric conversion part 25 Back surface protection member 31, 31A, 31B, 31C , 31D, 31E, 31F, 31H Base part 32, 32B, 32C, 32E, 32F, 32G, 32H, 32I, 32bD, 32cD Main body part Ax2, Ax2b, Ax2c axis Bd1 diode (terminal-containing part)
C1, C1a, C1d Cable CE2 Solar cell Cg1 Annular recess Cg2 Groove En1 Engaged part En2 Engaged part Fk1 Engaged terminal part Fl1 Holding part Hp1, Hp1C Annular holding part Ld1 First annular part Op1I Outer peripheral part P1, P1D First part P2 Second part P3, P3I Third part P4, P4I Fourth part Pk1 Packing member Pl1 First plate-like part Pl2 Second plate-like part Pr1 Convex part Pr2 Annular projecting part Sc1 Sealed space Sd1 Second annular part Sf2 Back surface Sl1 First annular region Sl2 Second annular region Sl3I Cylindrical portion Sp1 Side portion St1 Stepped portion Th1, Th2, Th3, Th4 Hole portion Tm1, Tm1C First terminal portion Tm2, Tm2C Second terminal portion Vc1 Virtual line W1a , W1b, W1c, W1d, W1e, W1f

Claims (12)

  1.  太陽電池セルを含む太陽電池パネルと、
     該太陽電池パネルの表面上に位置している端子ボックスと、を備え、
     前記端子ボックスは、
     前記表面上に位置している基体部と、
     前記基体部上で前記基体部に係合している状態で位置している本体部と、を有し、
     前記基体部は、
     前記表面上に位置している第1部分と、
     前記表面から離れる第1方向に沿って前記第1部分から突出した状態で位置し、円環状の領域に沿って位置している被係合部分を含む第2部分と、
     前記太陽電池セルに電気的に接続している状態で前記太陽電池パネル内から前記表面上の領域まで位置している導線が、電気的に接続されている状態で位置している第1端子部分と、を有し、
     前記本体部は、
     第2端子部分を含む端子含有部分と前記第1端子部分のうちの前記第2端子部分に接触している状態で位置している部分とを収容している状態にある密閉空間を前記基体部と形成している状態で位置している第3部分と、
     前記被係合部分に対して回転可能かつ脱着可能な状態で係合している状態で円環状の領域に沿って位置している係合部分を含む第4部分と、を有する、太陽電池モジュール。
    A solar panel including solar cells;
    A terminal box located on the surface of the solar panel,
    The terminal box is
    A base portion located on the surface;
    A body portion positioned on the base portion in a state of being engaged with the base portion,
    The base portion is
    A first portion located on the surface;
    A second portion including an engaged portion located in a state protruding from the first portion along a first direction away from the surface and located along an annular region;
    The 1st terminal part which is located in the state electrically connected to the area | region on the said surface from the said solar cell panel in the state electrically connected to the said photovoltaic cell is electrically connected And having
    The main body is
    A sealed space in a state in which a terminal-containing portion including a second terminal portion and a portion of the first terminal portion located in contact with the second terminal portion are accommodated in the base portion. A third part located in a forming state;
    And a fourth portion including an engaging portion positioned along an annular region in a state of being engaged with the engaged portion in a rotatable and detachable manner. .
  2.  請求項1に記載の太陽電池モジュールであって、
     前記端子含有部分は、前記第3部分と一体的に構成されているか、あるいは前記第1方向において前記第3部分に接している状態で位置している、太陽電池モジュール。
    The solar cell module according to claim 1,
    The terminal-containing portion is a solar cell module that is configured integrally with the third portion or is positioned in contact with the third portion in the first direction.
  3.  請求項1または請求項2に記載の太陽電池モジュールであって、
     前記太陽電池パネルは、前記第1方向とは逆の第2方向に貫通している状態で位置している孔部を有している板状の部材、を含み、
     前記基体部は、前記孔部に嵌合している状態で位置している凸部を有する、太陽電池モジュール。
    The solar cell module according to claim 1 or 2, wherein
    The solar cell panel includes a plate-like member having a hole located in a state of penetrating in a second direction opposite to the first direction,
    The said base | substrate part is a solar cell module which has a convex part located in the state fitted to the said hole.
  4.  請求項1から請求項3の何れか1つの請求項に記載の太陽電池モジュールであって、
     前記基体部と前記本体部との間隙を塞いでいる状態で位置しているパッキング部材、をさらに備えている、太陽電池モジュール。
    The solar cell module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein
    The solar cell module further provided with the packing member located in the state which has block | closed the gap | interval of the said base | substrate part and the said main-body part.
  5.  請求項4に記載の太陽電池モジュールであって、
     前記基体部は、前記本体部に向かって突出している状態で位置している環状突出部分、を有し、
     前記本体部は、前記パッキング部材を保持している状態で位置している環状保持部分、を有し、
     前記パッキング部材は、前記環状突出部分に接している状態で位置している、太陽電池モジュール。
    The solar cell module according to claim 4,
    The base portion has an annular protruding portion positioned in a state protruding toward the main body portion,
    The main body has an annular holding portion located in a state of holding the packing member,
    The said packing member is a solar cell module located in the state which contact | connected the said cyclic | annular protrusion part.
  6.  請求項5に記載の太陽電池モジュールであって、
     前記環状保持部分は、前記第1方向に凹んでいる状態で位置している環状凹部を含み、
     前記パッキング部材は、前記環状凹部内に位置し、
     前記環状突出部分が、前記環状凹部内において前記パッキング部材に接している状態で位置している、太陽電池モジュール。
    The solar cell module according to claim 5, wherein
    The annular holding portion includes an annular recess located in a recessed state in the first direction;
    The packing member is located in the annular recess;
    The solar cell module, wherein the annular projecting portion is positioned in contact with the packing member in the annular recess.
  7.  請求項1から請求項6の何れか1つの請求項に記載の太陽電池モジュールであって、
     前記第3部分と前記端子含有部分と前記第4部分とが一体的に構成されている状態で位置しており、
     前記第2方向に前記基体部を平面透視した場合に、前記第1端子部分は、仮想的な軸を中心とした円状の仮想線に沿って位置しているとともに、前記第1方向に前記本体部を平面透視した場合に、前記第2端子部分は、前記仮想線に沿って位置しており、
     前記第4部分は、前記第2部分に対して前記軸を中心として回転可能な状態で位置している、太陽電池モジュール。
    The solar cell module according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein
    The third part, the terminal-containing part and the fourth part are located in a state of being integrally formed,
    When the base portion is seen through in plane in the second direction, the first terminal portion is located along a circular imaginary line with a virtual axis as the center, and the first direction is in the first direction. When the main body is seen through the plane, the second terminal portion is located along the virtual line,
    The solar cell module, wherein the fourth portion is positioned so as to be rotatable about the axis with respect to the second portion.
  8.  請求項7に記載の太陽電池モジュールであって、
     前記第1端子部分および前記第2端子部分のうちの1つの端子部分は、前記第1方向に沿って延びている状態で位置している第1板状部分と、該第1板状部分から折れ曲がるように延びている状態で位置している第2板状部分と、を有する屈曲端子部分、を含み、
     前記第1端子部分および前記第2端子部分のうちの前記屈曲端子部分とは異なる他の1つの端子部分は、前記第1板状部分と接触している状態であって、前記第1方向または前記第2方向において前記第2板状部分によって係止されている状態で位置している、被係止端子部分、を含む、太陽電池モジュール。
    The solar cell module according to claim 7, wherein
    One terminal portion of the first terminal portion and the second terminal portion includes a first plate-like portion located in a state extending along the first direction, and the first plate-like portion. A bent terminal portion having a second plate-like portion positioned in a state of extending so as to be bent,
    The other terminal portion different from the bent terminal portion of the first terminal portion and the second terminal portion is in contact with the first plate-shaped portion, and is in the first direction or A solar cell module including a locked terminal portion positioned in a state of being locked by the second plate-shaped portion in the second direction.
  9.  請求項1から請求項6の何れか1つの請求項に記載の太陽電池モジュールであって、
     前記第3部分は、
     前記表面側に位置している第1の径の円環状の外縁を有する第1環状部と、
     該第1環状部の前記第1方向の側に位置している前記第1の径よりも小さな第2の径を有する第2環状部と、
     前記第1環状部と前記第2環状部とをつないでいる状態で位置している段差部と、を含み、
     前記第4部分は、
     前記第2環状部が挿通されている状態で位置している孔部と、
     該孔部の周りにおいて前記第2方向に前記段差部を押している状態で位置している押さえ部と、
     該押さえ部から前記第1環状部の外周部に沿って前記第2方向に延びている状態で位置し、前記係合部分を有する筒状部と、を含む、太陽電池モジュール。
    The solar cell module according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein
    The third part is
    A first annular portion having an annular outer edge of a first diameter located on the surface side;
    A second annular part having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter located on the first direction side of the first annular part;
    A step portion positioned in a state of connecting the first annular portion and the second annular portion,
    The fourth part is
    A hole located in a state where the second annular portion is inserted; and
    A pressing portion positioned in a state of pressing the step portion in the second direction around the hole portion;
    And a cylindrical portion that is positioned in a state extending in the second direction along the outer peripheral portion of the first annular portion from the pressing portion and has the engaging portion.
  10.  請求項1から請求項9の何れか1つの請求項に記載の太陽電池モジュールであって、
     前記端子含有部分は、ダイオードを含む、太陽電池モジュール。
    The solar cell module according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein
    The terminal-containing part is a solar cell module including a diode.
  11.  請求項1から請求項10の何れか1つの請求項に記載の太陽電池モジュールであって、
     前記基体部は、前記導線と電気的に接続されている状態で位置している出力用のケーブルを有する、太陽電池モジュール。
    The solar cell module according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein
    The said base | substrate part is a solar cell module which has the cable for an output located in the state electrically connected with the said conducting wire.
  12.  基体部と、該基体部に対して着脱可能な本体部と、を備え、
     前記基体部は、
     太陽電池セルを含む太陽電池パネルの表面上に位置するための底面を含む第1部分と、
     前記底面とは逆向きの第1方向に沿って前記第1部分から突出している状態で位置し、円環状の領域に沿って位置している被係合部分を含む第2部分と、
     前記太陽電池セルに電気的に接続している状態で前記太陽電池パネル内から前記表面上の領域まで位置している導線、に電気的に接続されるための第1端子部分と、を有し、
     前記本体部は、
     前記基体部に対して前記本体部が装着されることで、第2端子部分を含む端子含有部分と前記第1端子部分のうちの前記第2端子部分に接触している状態で位置している部分とを収容している状態にある密閉空間を前記基体部と形成可能な第3部分と、
     前記被係合部分に対して回転可能かつ着脱可能に係合するための円環状の領域に沿って位置している係合部分を含む第4部分と、を有する、太陽電池モジュール用の端子ボックス。
    A base part, and a main body part detachable from the base part,
    The base portion is
    A first portion including a bottom surface for positioning on a surface of a solar cell panel including solar cells;
    A second portion that includes an engaged portion that is located along a toric region, located in a state protruding from the first portion along a first direction opposite to the bottom surface;
    A first terminal portion to be electrically connected to a conductor wire located in the solar cell panel to the region on the surface in a state of being electrically connected to the solar battery cell. ,
    The main body is
    When the main body is attached to the base body, the terminal-containing portion including the second terminal portion and the second terminal portion of the first terminal portion are in contact with each other. A third portion capable of forming a sealed space in a state of accommodating the portion with the base portion;
    And a fourth portion including an engagement portion positioned along an annular region for rotatably and detachably engaging with the engaged portion. A terminal box for a solar cell module .
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