Bonding device
US4334726A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 1980 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/646
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A bonding device for an electrical cable having a plurality of conductors enclosed by an inner metal sheath which is enclosed by an outer plastic sheath. The bonding device is a U-shaped metal plate having first and second arms joined by a center section, with the first arm having a central curved section for wrapping around the outer sheath of the cable and the second arm having a central curved section for wrapping around the inner sheath of the cable. The outer end of the first arm may be fastened to the center section to clamp the outer sheath in the bonding device. The outer end of the second arm may be fastened to the center section and to a grounding conductor or other member as desired, to make electrical contact with the inner sheath. Openings with inwardly directed points are provided in the central curved sections of the arms to enhance engagement with the sheaths, and elongate slots are provided in the arms to reduce the force required to effect clamping.
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