20120153978 | RIBBON TERMINAL CONNECTING APPARATUS - A ribbon terminal connecting apparatus for connecting a ribbon terminal of a photovoltaic device panel to an inspection apparatus terminal automatically when inspecting or measuring a photovoltaic device panel is provided. The ribbon-shaped terminal connecting apparatus includes a stand-up means, a base pressing means, a terminal connecting means and a moving means. The stand-up member of the stand-up means is lowered onto and contacted against the backing material of the photovoltaic device panel. The base portion of the ribbon terminal extended from the backing material is held down by the pressing means for pressing down on the base portion of the ribbon terminal. The moving means moves the stand-up member so that a leading edge of the ribbon terminal extending across the backing material is placed on the stand-up member. The terminal connecting means connects the terminal of the inspection apparatus to the ribbon terminal placed on the stand-up member. | 06-21-2012 |