Symmetrical connector for solar panel arrays

Details Symmetrical connector for solar panel arrays Symmetrical connector for solar panel arrays

1980-02-01

1981-08-11

Desmond, Eugene F.

Geometrical instruments

339 94R, 339276R, H02B 104, H02B 112

Patent

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042831067

ABSTRACT:
The disclosed symmetrical plug and socket connector may be installed in a solar panel array so that the connector is directed towards the adjacent panel for forming an interconnect by the shortest possible route. The connector socket is an elongated, substantially rectangular housing having a groove formed about the entire periphery thereof adjacent one side and an annular bore extending substantially the length of the housing with its axis parallel to and spaced from the plane defined by the groove. A male contact, having a rectangular solder tab with a tine extending symmetrically and normal thereto, is mounted on the housing with the solder tab lying against a surface of the socket portion and the tine extending into the bore. The plug has a configuration adapted to intermate with the socket portion in an aligned condition and has a crimp ring providing both sealing and strain relief for the high pressure contact terminal carried thereby. The plug also carries sealing means forming a sealed engagement in the mated condition. The connector can include polarizing means as well as latching means.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2988725 (1961-06-01), Vallee
patent: 3440592 (1969-04-01), Zelle
patent: 3982963 (1976-09-01), Mahoney
patent: 4019924 (1977-04-01), Kurth
patent: 4029382 (1977-06-01), Koda
patent: 4167644 (1979-09-01), Kurth et al.
patent: 4189881 (1980-02-01), Howley

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