Patent ID: 8650815
Filing Date: 2014-02-18
Classification: F24S,H02S,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A frame for a solar module, wherein the frame comprises a plurality of aluminium extruded profiles, which form the sides of the frame and which are connected to one another at the corners thereof, wherein at least one aluminium extruded profile comprises at least one hollow chamber, wherein the frame comprises corner elements, wherein at least one corner element comprises a discharge opening, and the discharge opening is connected to a hollow chamber of at least one adjacent aluminium extruded profile, wherein the hollow chamber is subdivided into two areas by means of at least one inwardly protruding ledge-shaped wall, wherein the first area is larger and is adapted to receive a connector on face side and the second area of the hollow chamber is smaller and serves as a water drainage channel, and the first area and second area are connected to one another over the entire length of the aluminium extruded profile, wherein the aluminium extruded profiles are electrically connected by means of the electrically conductive connectors.