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US 6,202,300 B1Granted
Method for electrical grounding of vehicular components
AssigneeChrysler Corporation
InventorJames J. Yuzwalk
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AssigneeChrysler Corporation
InventorJames J. Yuzwalk
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A method and apparatus for electrical grounding of metallic vehicular components incorporates a conductive clamping mechanism. The conductive clamping mechanism includes a first portion having an housing defining an opening. The housing rotatably carries an externally threaded member. A conductive band has a first end fixedly attached to the clamping mechanism and a second end adjustably associated with the threaded member. Rotation of the threaded member adjusts the second end of the band relative to the first end to thereby tighten the band around the metallic vehicular component. A grounding strap having a width substantially greater than a height interconnects a ground surface of the vehicle with a second portion of the clamping mechanism. The second portion is preferably unitarily formed with the housing and is adapted to crimp the end of the strap. In the preferred embodiment, the clamping mechanism is further unitarily formed to include a plurality of barbs for piercing a coating which may be applied to the exterior surface of the metallic component.
A method for electrical grounding a metallic component of a motor vehicle to a ground surface to dissipate RF frequencies, the method comprising the steps of:
A method for radio frequency bonding a metallic component of a motor vehicle to a ground surface, the method comprising the steps of:
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