MATERIAL/GAUGE TRANSITION CONNECTORS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC WIRING SYSTEMS

原文（中文）

An apparatus for forming electrical connections comprises a metal transition conductor, a terminal portion of a first electrical cable electrically and mechanically coupled to the metal transition conductor, a terminal portion of a second electrical cable electrically and mechanically coupled to the metal transition conductor, and a terminal portion of a third electrical cable electrically and mechanically coupled to the metal transition conductor. Each of the first, second, and third electrical cables terminates at the metal transition conductor. At least two of the first, second, and third electrical cables comprise conductors of different metal materials, and at least two of the first, second, and third electrical cables comprise conductors of different wire gauges. The apparatus also includes a mold structure encasing the metal transition conductor, the terminal portion of the first electrical cable, the terminal portion of the second electrical cable, and the terminal portion of the third electrical cable.