The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 13, 2001
Filed:
Mar. 08, 2000
Kimihiko Kajimoto, Nara, JP;
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
An interconnector includes a front surface electrode connecting portion connected to a front surface electrode of a solar cell, a back electrode connecting portion connected to a back electrode of another solar cell adjacent to the solar cell, and a stress relief portion absorbing displacement generated between the front surface electrode connecting portion and the back electrode connecting portion. A plurality of notches are formed at the front surface electrode connecting portion and the back electrode connecting portion. Since the front surface electrode connecting portion and the back electrode connecting portion have notches, an area sufficient for welding can be ensured. Reliability at the joining portion of the interconnector can be improved. Also, the interconnector can be reduced in size to allow reduction in cost.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile