Patent ID: 6241200
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: F16L,H01R,H02G,H05K

Abstract:
A combination for grounding a shielding layer of a cable, said combination comprising:a first bracket having a first undulating surface having at least one valley for accommodating the shielding layer;a second bracket having a second undulating surface having at least one peak adapted to engage the shielding layer;said first undulating surface facing adjacent to said second undulating surface, and at least one of said first undulating surface and said second undulating surface including an electrically conductive material for engaging the shielding layer;at least one detachable connecting device holding said first bracket to said second bracket, such that said at least one peak overlays said at least one valley for sandwiching the cable therebetween;a grounded chassis; anda fastening feature connecting at least one of said first and second brackets to said grounded chassis, wherein at least one of said first and second brackets is adapted to establish electrical conductivity between the shielding layer of the cable and said grounded chassis.