Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for electrical connection and mechanical fastening between two parts (2a, 2b). This device is special in that it comprises: - an internal element (3) having a U-shaped cross section and comprising two electrical-connection means (5), each arranged at the free end of one of the legs of the U, and - an external element (4), configured to be able to at least partially surround the internal element (3) in an assembled position of the device (1), and in that when the device is in the assembled position, the electrical-connection means (5) are subjected to pressure from the external element (4) so that, when the parts (2a, 2b) are arranged between the legs of the U, the pressure generates an electrical connection and a mechanical fastening of the parts to one another. The invention also relates to a method for using the device according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 4/26 - Connections in which at least one of the connecting parts has projections which bite into or engage the other connecting part in order to improve the contact
• H01R 4/48 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
• H01R 4/64 - Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrical connection device (1) between a first part (2a) and a second part (2b), the first and second parts (2a, 2b) being configured to be connected and held by a third part (3). The connection device is notable in that it comprises: - a first and a second side section (4a; 4b), comprising a first and second fastening means, respectively, and a first and second electrical connection means (6a, 6b), respectively, arranged to automatically create an electrical contact between the connection device (1) and the first and second part (2a, 2b), respectively, when the first and second parts (2a, 2b) are fastened respectively to the connection device (1) via the first and second fastening means (5a, 5b), respectively. The connection device (1) is also notable in that it further comprises a central section (7) having a variable length.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 4/26 - Connections in which at least one of the connecting parts has projections which bite into or engage the other connecting part in order to improve the contact
• H01R 4/48 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
• H01R 4/64 - Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail
• H01R 11/01 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts characterised by the form or arrangement of the conductive interconnection between their connecting locations
• H02S 20/00 - Supporting structures for PV modules
• H02S 30/00 - Structural details of PV modules other than those related to light conversion

Goods & Services

Metal elements used for installation of photovoltaic panels, namely common metals and their alloys, metal hardware, metal mounting systems and supports for photovoltaic panel assembly. Grounding systems and apparatus.

Goods & Services

(1) Eléments métalliques destinés à l'installation de panneaux photovoltaïques, à savoir métaux communs et leurs alliages, quincaillerie métallique, supports et systèmes de montage métalliques pour l'assemblage de panneaux photovoltaïques. (2) Systèmes et appareils de mise à la terre, nommément équipement de mise à la terre, à savoir connecteurs électriques sous forme de griffe de mise à la terre et outils de sertissage manuels.

Goods & Services

Metal elements used for installation of photovoltaic panels, namely, common metals and their alloys, metal hardware in the nature of metal springs-action installation clips, metal mounting systems for photovoltaic panel assembly comprised of spring-action installation clips Electrical grounding systems comprised of metal spring-action grounding and earthing clips

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection device (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) for grounding an electrical apparatus and/or for creating an equipotential link between conductive elements, which device is arranged to be at least partially inserted between a first part (2) and a second part (3) and comprises: - at least a first automatic connection means (5) arranged to automatically create an electrical contact with the first part (2) when the electrical apparatus is mounted on the support structure, and - at least a second automatic connection means (6) arranged to automatically create an electrical contact with the second part (3) when the electrical apparatus is mounted on the support structure. The connection device is characterised in that it further comprises at least one return means (10) arranged to extend between a clamping part (4) for clamping the first part (2) onto the second part (3), and the second part (3), and arranged to be compressed when the clamping part (4) is in the clamped position, the at least one return means (10) being able to hold the clamping part (4) at a predetermined distance from its clamped position when the clamping part (4) is not in the clamped position.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 4/64 - Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail
• H01R 4/48 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection device for earthing an electrical apparatus or putting it at a reference potential. It is inserted between a first electrically conductive part belonging to said electrical apparatus and a second part belonging to a support structure on which said electrical apparatus is mounted and which may be at least partly electrically insulating. It is characterized in that it comprises a first automatic connection area for automatically creating electrical contact with said first part, and a second automatic connection area for automatically creating electrical contact with an electrical conductor that is earthed or connected to a reference potential, when said electrical apparatus is mounted on said support structure. The electrical apparatus is thus automatically earthed or connected to a reference potential when it is mounted on said support structure via said connection device and said electrical conductor, specifically without any tools, screws or any other fastening member.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 4/66 - Connections with the terrestrial mass, e.g. earth plate, earth pin
• H01R 4/2407 - Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having teeth, prongs, pins or needles penetrating the insulation having saw-tooth projections
• H01R 4/64 - Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail
• H02S 40/34 - Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes

Goods & Services

Metal elements used for installation of photovoltaic panels, namely common metals and their alloys, metal hardware, metal mounting systems and supports for photovoltaic panel assembly. Grounding systems and apparatus. Repair services and maintenance services in the field of photovoltaic installations.

Goods & Services

Metal hardware, namely, metal spring-action installation clips; Metal mounting systems for photovoltaic panel assembly comprised of metal spring-action installation clips Electrical grounding systems comprised of metal spring-action grounding clips Repair and maintenance of metal mounting systems comprised of metal installation and grounding clips for use in the field of photovoltaic installations

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection device (100) for grounding an electrical apparatus (1) or putting it at a reference potential. It is inserted between a first electrically conductive part (10) belonging to said electrical apparatus (1) and a second part (20) belonging to a support structure (2) on which said electrical apparatus (1) is mounted and which may be at least partly electrically insulating. It is characterized in that it comprises a first automatic connection area (104) for automatically creating electrical contact with said first part (10), and a second automatic connection area (105) for automatically creating electrical contact with an electrical conductor (3) that is connected to ground or to a reference potential, when said electrical apparatus (1) is mounted on said support structure (2). The electrical apparatus (1) is thus automatically connected to ground or to a reference potential when it is mounted on said support structure (2) via said connection device (100) and said electrical conductor (3), specifically without any tooling or screws or any other fastening element.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 4/2407 - Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having teeth, prongs, pins or needles penetrating the insulation having saw-tooth projections
• H01R 4/64 - Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail