Patent ID: 9564743
Date: 2017-02-07
CPC Classifications: H02G,H02S,Y02E

Claim:
1. A terminal box comprising: a terminal strip connected to an output line that takes out electric power generated at a solar cell module; and a main body housing the terminal strip, wherein the terminal strip includes a connecting portion electrically connected to the output line, and a play producing portion extending in a direction opposite the connecting portion from a support part provided in an end portion of the connecting portion, the play producing portion having an opening receiving the output line, the support part acting as a support point at which the play producing portion changes its angle relative to the connecting portion, wherein the main body includes a receiving hole formed at a position corresponding to the opening for receiving the output line, wherein the play producing portion inclines relative to the connecting portion by a first angle with the output line being inserted through the receiving hole and the opening to be connected to the connecting portion, and wherein the play producing portion inclines relative to the connecting portion by a second angle smaller than the first angle with the output line being connected to the connecting portion.