Barry H Groves

US Patent:

8187016, May 29, 2012

Filed:

Mar 4, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/040412

Inventors:

Aarohi S. Vijh - Sylvania OH, US
Barry K. Groves - Northwood OH, US
Kenneth C. Draeger - Toledo OH, US

Assignee:

Xunlight Corporation - Toledo OH

International Classification:

H01R 13/52

US Classification:

439276, 499271, 499589

Abstract:

A terminal assembly and a junction box for a photovoltaic module are provided. The terminal assembly includes a terminal connector, a power cable, and a gasket. The junction box is positioned over the terminal connector and attached to a first surface of the photovoltaic module. The terminal connector extends through the first surface of a photovoltaic module. The power cable is attached to the terminal connector and extends through the junction box. The gasket is housed between the first surface of the photovoltaic module and the junction box. The gasket comprises a first material and a second material and provides a seal about an end portion of the power cable. A method for forming the terminal assembly is also provided.