US 2026/0237916 A1 · Removable Grounding Clip

Abstract

Described is a removable grounding clip for mechanically and electrically coupling a first component and a second component. The clip includes a stamped metal body defining a channel configured to receive edges of the components. At least one clip feature is configured to engage an opening in the components for retention. At least one barb projects into the channel to disrupt surface coatings and establish electrical contact with the first component and the second component. The clip is resiliently biased to apply a clamping force, is removable without permanent deformation, and can include features such as down-turned tabs or window-supported clip features to facilitate installation, retention, and grounding.

Claims20

Dependent claims

A grounding clip configured to electrically and mechanically couple a first component and a second component, the grounding clip comprising:

a body portion defining a channel configured to receive an edge region of the first component and the second component;
a first planar portion and a second planar portion spaced apart to define the channel and resiliently biased toward one another to apply a clamping force;
at least one grounding feature configured to establish electrical continuity between the body portion and the first component or the second component;
and
at least one clip feature configured to engage an opening formed in at least one of the first component or the second component to retain the grounding clip in an installed position.

2 more elements

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Removable Grounding Clip

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Abstract

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