Patent ID: 7880098

Claim:
A connecting box ( 1 ) for connection of at least one electronic component ( 51 ) to electrical connections of a solar panel ( 80 ), the connecting box comprising: a housing ( 10 ) containing the at least one electronic component ( 51 ) and a connecting slot ( 60 ) arranged on the housing; a projecting mounting cap ( 30 ) positioned with respect to the connecting slot ( 60 ) of the housing ( 10 ) for attachment of the connecting box ( 1 ) to a surface of the solar panel ( 80 ); and a rear wall ( 19 ) of the housing ( 10 ) positioned at a distance (A) from the solar panel ( 80 ) when the connecting box ( 1 ) is in a fitted state relative to the solar panel ( 80 ) resulting in convectional cooling of the housing ( 10 ).