Connection box solar panel

Abstract

A box for connecting an output conductor from a solar panel with a feed cable has a base mountable on the solar panel and formed with a first hole for the panel-output conductor and a second hole for the feed cable, a removable cover fittable with the base in a closed position and forming in the closed position with the base a substantially closed compartment, and at least one component mounted on the cover in the compartment. The component is something that affects transmission of electricity from the solar panel into an electrical network connected to the feed cable or that affects the microclimate inside the connection box.

1 . A box for connecting an output conductor from a solar panel with a feed cable, the box comprising:
 a base mountable on the solar panel and formed with a first hole for the panel-output conductor and a second hole for the feed cable;   a removable cover fittable with the base in a closed position and forming in the closed position with the base a substantially closed compartment; and   at least one gas-exchange element mounted on the cover,   wherein the gas-exchange element allows air to move between the compartment and an outer environment.   
     
     
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         13 . The box according to  claim 1 , wherein the gas-exchange element is a sintered-metal plug. 
     
     
         14 . The box according to  claim 1 , wherein the gas exchange element is supported in the removable cover and in contact with the outer environment of the box through a groove configured in the cover. 
     
     
         15 . The box according to  claim 1 , wherein a channel leads to openings at an edge of the removable cover.