Modular Junction Box for a Photovoltaic Module
First Claim
1. A junction box for electrically connecting a photovoltaic (PV) module to a power distribution system, the PV module having a plurality of conductors for electrically connecting the PV module to the junction box, said junction box comprising:
- a housing having a mounting side configured to be mounted on the PV module;
a power transfer structure mounted within the housing, the power transfer structure including a plurality of conductive connectors and a transfer interface, wherein each of said plurality of conductive connectors forms an electrical interface to the PV module and wherein said transfer interface couples the junction box to said power distribution system; and
a user-removable control board mounted within the housing, wherein said power transfer structure interfaces with said control board to convey power from the PV module to the control board via the power transfer structure.
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Abstract
A junction box for electrically connecting a photovoltaic (PV) module to a power distribution system, the PV module having a plurality of conductors for electrically connecting the PV module to the junction box. The junction box includes a housing having a mounting side configured to be mounted on the PV module and a power transfer structure mounted within the housing. The power transfer structure includes a plurality of conductive connectors and a transfer interface. Each conductive connector forms an electrical interface to the PV module. The transfer interface couples the junction box to the power distribution system. The junction box also includes a user-removable control board mounted within the housing. The power transfer structure interfaces with said control board to convey power from the PV module to the control board.
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24 Claims
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1. A junction box for electrically connecting a photovoltaic (PV) module to a power distribution system, the PV module having a plurality of conductors for electrically connecting the PV module to the junction box, said junction box comprising:
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a housing having a mounting side configured to be mounted on the PV module; a power transfer structure mounted within the housing, the power transfer structure including a plurality of conductive connectors and a transfer interface, wherein each of said plurality of conductive connectors forms an electrical interface to the PV module and wherein said transfer interface couples the junction box to said power distribution system; and a user-removable control board mounted within the housing, wherein said power transfer structure interfaces with said control board to convey power from the PV module to the control board via the power transfer structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. An electrical isolation device for coupling to at least one PV module, said device comprising:
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a junction box; and a safety isolation device coupled to the junction box, the safety isolation device configured to transmit a communication signal to the junction box, the junction box configured to operate the PV module in a first or second mode based on the communication signal. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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