Apparatus and methods for improving reliability of RF grounding
US8884524B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J37/32577
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide an RF conducting rod comprising a hollow portion. Particularly, the RF conducting rod comprises an elongated hollow body having a sidewall enclosing an inner volume, a first solid connector extending from a first end of the elongated hollow body, and a second solid connector extending from a second end of the elongated hollow body. Each of the elongated hollow body, the first solid connector and the second solid connector is formed from an electrically conductive material.
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