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EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR SOLAR MODULES

  • US 20100326498A1
  • Filed: 01/08/2010
  • Published: 12/30/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A low-profile electrical connector assembly for a solar module, comprising:

  • a conductive member comprising a conductive base portion and an axially-oriented cylindrical portion having first and second ends with a insulative portion at the second end and a conductive portion extending from the insulative portion to the first end;

    a toroidal sheath member positioned substantially co-axially about said cylindrical portion to surround at least the conductive portion thereof; and

    a socket member comprising a base portion and a hollow conductive cylindrical member extending from the base portion and configured to mate with a conductive portion of the conductive member,wherein said toroidal sheath member and said socket member comprise keyed inter-engageable features.

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