Grounding system and method for providing electrical contact between two components
US9847603B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/2421
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A grounding system for electrically connecting a first component to a second component. A connection plate has a hole and is configured to be in electrical contact with the first component. A receptacle plate is in electrical contact with the connection plate, and has a receptacle opening aligned with and larger than the hole. A pin has a first end configured to be electrically connected to the second component and an opposed second end receivable through the receptacle opening and through the hole. An electrical connector is retained in electrical contact with the pin. The electrical connector is movable along the pin and biased toward the second end, receivable in the receptacle opening and configured to be in electrical contact with a circumferential surface of the receptacle opening, and has an outer dimension greater than that of the hole so as to be prevented from passing therethrough.
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