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Electrical terminal element for solar modules

  • US 5,268,038 A
  • Filed: 06/17/1992
  • Issued: 12/07/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/05/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A solar module, comprising:

  • a plurality of interconnected solar cells;

    a protective film covering a back side of the solar cells;

    at least one electrical terminal comprising a stud-shaped terminal element mounted at said back side on an outer surface of said film facing away from said solar cells;

    a conductor having one end connecting to the at least one terminal element, passing through the film, and having its other end connecting to the solar cells;

    at least one plastic retainer element means for fixing the at least one stud-shaped terminal element to the film at the back side of the solar cells, said retainer element means being adhesively fixed to said outer surface of said film at said back side, and said retainer element means being fitted over the corresponding stud-shaped terminal element;

    said at least one retainer element means being at least partially hollow at a foot portion thereof so as to create cavities which are filled by an adhesive; and

    a protective diode integrated in said at least one electrical terminal.

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