Patent ID: 7573696
Filing Date: 2009-08-11
Classification: H01R,H05F

Abstract:
1. A device for the dissipation of electricity from an object, the device comprising at least one highly conductive contacting means intended to be applied in contact with the object and to be connected to a dissipation point capable of dissipating electric current, and a low conductive material for slow dissipation of current from the object, wherein during use, for safe dissipation of static electricity from the object, the contacting means is connected to the dissipation point via the low conductive material, such that when said contacting means is applied into contact with the object the current is first dissipated from the object over to the highly conductive contacting means, then through the low conductive material, and finally to the dissipation point, wherein the formation of sparks is avoided, wherein the device is formed as a clamp having two opposite conductive contacting means which are biased against each other by means of a spring, two mutually hinged arms connected to respective contacting means, and a dissipation cable intended to be connected to said dissipation point, wherein the low conductive material is included in at least one of the arms, such that at least one of the contacting means is connected to the dissipation cable via the low conductive material; wherein at least one of the arms is provided with an interior part of an insulating material and an exterior cover of the low conductive material.