Patent ID: 8755664
Filing Date: 2014-06-17
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A grounding clamp assembly for a cable having a spiral metal shield comprising: a first clamp having a pair of resilient laterally spaced members defining a pair of catches, a concave first cable cradle disposed between said members and defining a recess receiving an axially extending contact element having a compound bend and forming laterally spaced prongs, said contact element connecting with a conductive strip extending from said first clamp, and a resilient member biasing said contact element; and a second clamp having a medial second cable cradle at least partially defined by a concave surface and opposed pairs of locking arms having axially spaced shoulders with adjacent transition ramps, so that when said first clamp and said second clamp are forced together around said cable, said shoulders engage said catches whereby said cable is captured between said first and second cradles and said contact element engages said shield.