# US 2014/0154908 A1 · Module edge grounding cable clips > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0154908 A1 - Document ID: US20140154908A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/093,711 - Filed: 2013-12-02 - Published: 2014-06-05 - Earliest claimed: 2012-12-04 - Assignees: Thomas & Betts International, Inc. - Applicants: Thomas & Betts International, Inc. - Inventors: Joey D. Magno; Andrew Cole; Randy Dorn - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140154908A1 ## CPC - H01R 4/48: utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member (H01R4/52 takes precedence) - H01R 4/64: Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail - H02S 40/30: Electrical components - Y02E 10/50: Photovoltaic [PV] energy - H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - H02S: GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES (obtaining electrical energy from radioactive sources G21H1/12; light sensitive inorganic semiconductor devices H10F; light sensitive organic semiconductor devices H10K30/00; thermoelectric devices H10N10/00; pyroelectric devices H10N15/00) - Y02E: REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION ## Abstract A clip assembly includes a first clip comprising two opposing contact surfaces connected by a U-shaped hinge, where each of the two opposing contact surfaces has protruding flanges with teeth for engaging a surface inserted between the flanges. The clip assembly further includes a second clip comprising two opposing contact surfaces connected by a U-shaped hinge, wherein each of the two opposing contact surfaces has protruding flanges with teeth for engaging a surface inserted between the flanges. The clip assembly also includes a wire connected to the first clip at one end of the wire and to the second clip at another end of the wire. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A clip assembly, comprising: a first clip comprising two opposing contact surfaces connected by a first U-shaped hinge, wherein each of the two opposing contact surfaces has protruding flanges for engaging a surface inserted between the flanges and wherein at least one of the protruding flanges has teeth; and a wire connected to the first clip at one end of the wire and to a first lug at another end of the wire. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The clip assembly of claim 1, further comprising: a second clip comprising two opposing contact surfaces connected by a second U-shaped hinge, wherein each of the two opposing contact surfaces has protruding flanges for engaging a surface inserted between the flanges and wherein at least one of the protruding flanges has teeth, wherein the wire includes a second lug at the one end of the wire and wherein the second lug attaches to the first clip and the first lug attaches to the second clip. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The clip assembly of claim 1, wherein the protruding flanges comprise two flanges that protrude approximately perpendicular to a contact surface of the two opposing contact surfaces. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The clip assembly of claim 3, wherein the two flanges protrude from one of the opposing contact surfaces towards another of the opposing contact surfaces. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The clip assembly of claim 1, wherein each of the two opposing contact surfaces has a flat upper surface. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The clip assembly of claim 5, wherein the flanges are connected to outer edges of the flat upper surfaces. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The clip assembly of claim 6, wherein the first U-shaped hinge comprises a thin sheet of material formed in a U-shape and having a width approximately equal to a width of an edge of the flat upper surface. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The clip assembly of claim 7, wherein the thin sheet of material is semi-flexible such that the first U-shaped hinge flexes to open the hinge and open a gap between the two opposing contact surfaces. ### Claim 9 A clip assembly, comprising: a first clip comprising: a first contact surface having a flat substantially rectangular shape; a first flange connected to a first outer edge of the first contact surface and extending downward from the first contact surface; a second flange connected to a second outer edge of the first contact surface and extending downward from the first contact surface; a second contact surface having a flat substantially rectangular shape; a third flange connected to a first outer edge of the second contact surface and extending upward from the second contact surface toward the first flange of the first contact surface, wherein an upper surface of the third flange includes teeth; a fourth flange connected to a second outer edge of the second contact surface and extending upward from the second contact surface toward the second flange of the first contact surface, wherein an upper surface of the fourth flange includes teeth; and a U-shaped semi-flexible support member connecting a third outer edge of the first contact surface with a third outer edge of the second contact surface. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The clip assembly of claim 9, wherein a lower surface of the first flange includes teeth and wherein a lower surface of the second flange includes teeth. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The clip assembly of claim 9, further comprising: a second clip comprising: a first contact surface having a flat substantially rectangular shape; a first flange connected to a first outer edge of the first contact surface and extending downward from the first contact surface; a second flange connected to a second outer edge of the first contact surface and extending downward from the first contact surface; a second contact surface having a flat substantially rectangular shape; a third flange connected to a first outer edge of the second contact surface and extending upward from the second contact surface toward the first flange of the first contact surface, wherein an upper surface of the third flange includes teeth; a fourth flange connected to a second outer edge of the second contact surface and extending upward from the second contact surface toward the second flange of the first contact surface, wherein an upper surface of the fourth flange includes teeth; a U-shaped semi-flexible support member connecting a third outer edge of the first contact surface with a third outer edge of the second contact surface; and a wire having a first lug and a second lug, wherein the first lug attaches to the second contact surface of the first clip and the second lug attaches to the second contact surface of the second clip. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The clip assembly of claim 11, wherein a lower surface of the first flange of the second clip includes teeth and wherein a lower surface of the second flange of the second clip includes teeth. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The clip assembly of claim 9, wherein the first flange and the second flange extend downward substantially perpendicular to the first contact surface. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The clip assembly of claim 13, wherein third flange and the fourth flange extend upwards substantially perpendicular to the second contact surface. ### Claim 15 (depends on 9) The clip assembly of claim 9, wherein the second contact surface, via the connection by the U-shaped semi-flexible support member, is arranged opposite, and approximately parallel to, the first contact surface in the first clip. ### Claim 16 (depends on 9) The clip assembly of claim 9, wherein the first outer edge of the first contact surface is opposite the second outer edge of the first contact surface, and wherein the first outer edge of the second contact surface is opposite the second outer edge of the second contact surface. ### Claim 17 (depends on 9) The clip assembly of claim 9, wherein first clip comprises steel. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The clip assembly of claim 17, wherein the steel comprises plated spring steel. ### Claim 19 (depends on 9) The clip assembly of claim 9, wherein the semi-flexible support member comprises a sheet of material formed in a U-shape and having a width approximately equal to a width to the third outer edge of the first contact surface or the second contact surface. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The clip assembly of claim 19, wherein the sheet of material flexes to open the U-shape of the support member and open a gap between the first contact surface and the second contact surface. ### Claim 21 A clip assembly, comprising: a first clip comprising two opposing contact surfaces connected by a first U-shaped semi-support member, wherein each of the two opposing contact surfaces has protruding flanges with teeth or protrusions for engaging a surface inserted between the flanges, wherein the protruding flanges comprise two flanges that protrude approximately perpendicular to a contact surface of the two opposing contact surfaces, and wherein each of the two opposing contact surfaces has a generally rectangular shape; a second clip comprising two opposing contact surfaces connected by a second U-shaped semi-flexible support member, wherein each of the two opposing contact surfaces has protruding flanges with teeth or protrusions for engaging a surface inserted between the flanges, wherein the protruding flanges comprise two flanges that protrude approximately perpendicular to a contact surface of the two opposing contact surfaces, and wherein each of the two opposing contact surfaces has a generally rectangular shape; and a wire connected to the first clip at one end of the wire and to the second clip at another end of the wire. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The clip assembly of claim 21, wherein the first and second semi-flexible support members each comprise a thin sheet of material formed in a U-shape and having a width approximately equal to a width of an edge of the flat rectangular shape, and wherein the thin sheet of material is semi-flexible such that the U-shaped support member flexes to open the support member and open a gap between the two opposing contact surfaces.