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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 2002
Filed:
Jan. 24, 2001
Kunihiko Watanabe, Yokkaichi, JP;
Makoto Higashikozono, Yokkaichi, JP;
Hiroyuki Yoshikawa, Yokkaichi, JP;
Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Mie, JP;
Abstract
A solar cell panel has a pair of superimposed plates, and one or more solar energy cells sandwiched between the plates. A connector for making electrical connection to an external connection member in use of the panel is mounted on the periphery of the superimposed plates. To achieve a compact and simple construction, one-piece strip metal electrical conductor members have first ends located between the superimposed plates and electrically connected to the solar energy cells and second ends which protrude from the periphery and are held in a housing of the connector. The second ends act as electrical terminals.