High voltage grounding strap

A high voltage grounding strap connected to the graphite coating of a cathode ray tube, said grounding strap comprising a connector device having a base with opposing sides, a plurality of independently extending resilient members attached to a first edge of said base, at least one male connector being attached to the edge opposite the first edge of said base, said connector device being electrically connected to the graphite-coated periphery of the cathode ray tube with said resilient members closely conforming to and making electrical contact with the graphite-coated periphery of the cathode ray tube, an electrically conductive strap, a connector means affixed to one end of said strap, said connector means formed as flattened oval having a flared top receiving said male connector therein, metal strips depending from said top, said metal strips having lengthwise openings therebetween, one of said metal strips having an impression thereon facing the interior of the connector means and bearing against and securing said male connector inserted therein, said openings enabling said strips to resiliently deform for facilitating release of said male connector, and insulation sheathing covering the entire electrically conductive strap thereby inhibiting corona discharge and arcing therefrom.