Patent ID: 8791373
Filing Date: 2014-07-29
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for providing an electromagnetic pulse shield ground path, the apparatus comprising: a fanning bar ground block comprising a body member defining a plurality of openings for receiving respective conductors, wherein the plurality of openings include a neutral opening and at least one power feeder opening, wherein the neutral opening is configured to receive a shielded neutral conductor and each power feeder opening is configured to receive a respective shielded power feeder conductor, and wherein the fanning bar ground block further comprises a plurality of barrels associated with respective openings defined by the body member and configured to be positioned in electrical contact with a shield of the conductor extending through the respective opening; a plurality of clamps, wherein each clamp is associated with a respective one of the conductors and is configured to secure the shield of the respective conductor to the barrel that is positioned in electrical contact with the shield; and a ground path extending from the fanning bar ground block.