Electrostatic grounding apparatus for electrically grounding a mat having an electrically conductive layer
US10016597B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05F3/025
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An ESD grounding apparatus for grounding mats or other equipment to provide a ground connection to mat as well as receptacles for operator wrist straps, and other equipment. The apparatus attaches to a mat by means of securing member such as a clamp or compressing screw rather than using destructive rivets or snaps that create holes in the mat. By using a securing member to secure the device to the mat, the device can be easily removed and reused in another location without damaging or weakening the mat, whereas the previous devices require installing an additional snap into the mat in each location that requires a ground.
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