Flow drill screw attached grounding block
US9437939B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/648
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A grounding block is provided. The grounding block includes a means for fastening and a formed metallic block. The formed metallic block further comprises two or more flanges, where each flange is configured to accept the means for fastening. The formed metal block further comprises a uniform clearance formed into the underside of the grounding block between the flanges and a hole formed through the grounding block configured to accept a bolt. Various embodiments include angled surfaces to optimize assembly ergonomics and variable depth to optimize the mass of the blocks.
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