Shelf grounding device for reducing electrostatic discharge risk
US7456356B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K9/0067
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A grounding clip is a shelf-grounding device includes a resilient conductive clip that installs onto a fully assembled shelving unit, providing a plurality of electrical connections between the shelf and post to reduce the risks from electrostatic discharge, or ESD. The clip can be installed and removed without the use of tools and is held securely in place when attached. Since the clip is attached after the shelving unit is assembled, less skill is required by the installer during the installation or reconfiguration process. The clip is reusable and provides electrical connectivity between the shelf and post regardless of whether the shelving unit was assembled with conductive or plastic split sleeves.
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