Grounding structure for use between surfaces of aligned equipment housing elements
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    发明授权
    Grounding structure for use between surfaces of aligned equipment housing elements 有权
    对准设备外壳元件表面之间的接地结构

    公开(公告)号:US06362425B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-03-26

    申请号:US09618434

    申请日:2000-07-18

    IPC分类号: H05K502

    CPC分类号: H05K9/0016 Y10T29/49169

    摘要: A housing for electronic circuits designed, illustratively, for use in cable television networks includes a specialized electrically conductive grounding clip that establishes grounding contact between an exterior surface of a first housing element and an interior surface of a second housing element, the first housing element being positionable within an opening in the second housing element such that the interior and exterior surfaces are substantially aligned. The grounding deice includes an intermediate section defining a first end and a second end and a through opening, with an arcuate spring biased grounding clip extending along the through opening. First and second integral flange sections extend from the first and second ends of the intermediate section, respectively, and are dimensioned and arranged to apply retention forces, to substantially opposing surfaces of one of the housing elements so that the ground clip is held in place without the need for a mechanical fastener or adhesive. This allows, for example, the first housing element to be simply and easily inserted into the second housing element and later secured thereto with a repeatable and reliable grounding that does not rely upon the skill of the factory assembler or field maintenance personnel.

    摘要翻译: 设计用于电缆电视网络的用于电子电路的壳体包括专门的导电接地夹,其建立第一壳体元件的外表面和第二壳体元件的内表面之间的接地接触,第一壳体元件 可定位在第二壳体元件内的开口内,使得内表面和外表面基本对齐。 接地套包括限定第一端和中间部分的中间部分,第二端和贯通开口具有弓形弹簧偏置的接地夹沿着通孔延伸。 第一和第二整体式凸缘部分分别从中间部分的第一端和第二端部延伸出来,其尺寸和尺寸被设计成将保持力施加到壳体元件之一的基本上相对的表面,使得接地夹固定在适当的位置,而没有 需要机械紧固件或粘合剂。 这允许例如第一壳体元件简单且容易地插入到第二壳体元件中,并且稍后用可重复且可靠的接地固定到其上,该接地不依赖于工厂组装人员或现场维护人员的技能。

    Adjustable fixation clamp and method

    公开(公告)号:US20060287652A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-21

    申请号:US11159064

    申请日:2005-06-21

    IPC分类号: A61B17/00

    摘要: An adjustable fixation clamp having first and second clamp assemblies positioned about a shaft. The clamp assemblies may each have a pair of vise plates. Each pair of vise plates may define at least two receiving portions and insertion portions intersecting the receiving portions. The receiving portions of one clamp assembly may receive at least two fixation components such as screws, pins or wires. The receiving portions of the other clamp assembly may receive at least one connector such as a rod, bar and/or ring. A biasing structure may be positioned between the first and second clamp assemblies and may allow for the fixation components to be snapped into the receiving portions through the insertion portions. Two or more adjustable fixation clamps may be used to form an external fixation system. At least two screws, pins or wires may be inserted into bone and one of the clamp assemblies may be attached thereto. A guide may be used for insertion of screws, pins or wires into bone. The other clamp assembly may be connected to a rod, bar or ring. Thereafter, the clamp assemblies may be oriented relative to each other and locked in place.