Connector and electronic circuit assembly for improved wet insulation resistance
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1. A photovoltaic device comprising:
- a polymeric frame; and
a multi-layered multi-layer laminate structure that includes a connector and electronic circuit assembly;
wherein the connector and electronic circuit assembly is at least partially encased in the polymeric frame and comprises;
a connector assembly comprising;
a connector housing;
at least one electrical connector protruding from the housing;
an electronic circuit component comprising;
at least one bus bar; and
a connection zone where the at least one electrical connector and the at least one bus bar are joined;
wherein the connection zone, the connector housing, or both include at least one elastomeric barrier element; and
wherein the at least one elastomeric barrier element comprises a polyisobutylene tape.
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Abstract
The present invention is premised upon a connector and electronic circuit assembly (130) at least partially encased in a polymeric frame (200). The assembly including at least: a connector housing (230); at least one electrical connector (330); at least one electronic circuit component (430); and at least one barrier element (530).
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18 Claims
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1. A photovoltaic device comprising:
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a polymeric frame; and a multi-layered multi-layer laminate structure that includes a connector and electronic circuit assembly; wherein the connector and electronic circuit assembly is at least partially encased in the polymeric frame and comprises; a connector assembly comprising; a connector housing; at least one electrical connector protruding from the housing; an electronic circuit component comprising; at least one bus bar; and a connection zone where the at least one electrical connector and the at least one bus bar are joined; wherein the connection zone, the connector housing, or both include at least one elastomeric barrier element; and wherein the at least one elastomeric barrier element comprises a polyisobutylene tape. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A photovoltaic device comprising:
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a polymeric frame; and a multi-layered multi-layer laminate structure that includes a connector and electronic circuit assembly; wherein the connector and electronic circuit assembly is at least partially encased in the polymeric frame and comprises; a connector assembly comprising; a connector housing; at least one electrical connector protruding from the housing; an electronic circuit component comprising; at least one bus bar; and a connection zone where the at least one electrical connector and the at least one bus bar are joined; wherein the connection zone, the connector housing, or both include at least one elastomeric barrier element; and wherein the at least one elastomeric barrier element is a tape at room temperature and the tape is wrapped around the connection zone, the connector housing, or both to form the at least one elastomeric barrier element. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. A photovoltaic device comprising:
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a polymeric frame; and a multi-layered multi-layer laminate structure that includes a connector and electronic circuit assembly; wherein the connector and electronic circuit assembly is at least partially encased in the polymeric frame and comprises; a connector assembly comprising; a connector housing; at least one electrical connector protruding from the housing; an electronic circuit component comprising; at least one bus bar; and a connection zone where the at least one electrical connector and the at least one bus bar are joined; wherein the connection zone, the connector housing, or both include at least one elastomeric barrier element; wherein the at least one elastomeric barrier element is located between the connector housing and the polymeric frame; and wherein the at least one elastomeric barrier element is an adhesive joint between the connector housing and the polymeric frame. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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