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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 09, 2009
Thomas Freyermuth, Kalenborn, DE;
Thomas Freyermuth, Kalenborn, DE;
Eaton Industries GmbH, Bonn, DE;
Abstract
A solar module includes a plurality of serially connected photovoltaic solar cells and current connections configured to provide solar current generated by the photovoltaic solar cells and configured for connecting the solar module to at least one additional solar module. A mechanical switching contact is connected in parallel with the serially connected solar cells and a pressure actuator is connected to the switching contact. The pressure actuator is configured so as to open the switching contact against the action of a spring element in response to a control pressure above a predetermined threshold and so as to allow closure of the switching contact by action of the spring element in response to a control pressure below the predetermined threshold. The pressure actuator is connected to a control connection for coupling to a control pressure line.