Patent ID: 6294733
Filing Date: 2001-09-25
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
An indexing ring comprising:a body having two generally parallel flat sides, said body defining a generally circular aperture;an indexing key extending outwardly from and generally perpendicular to one of said generally parallel flat sides, said indexing key dimensioned to be slidably received within an indexing slot associated with a generally circular aperture of a support panel;at least one continuity rib extending outwardly from said indexing key along a longitudinal axis of said indexing key, said at least one continuity rib defining a relatively sharp distal edge, said continuity rib extending sufficiently outward from said indexing key such that said relatively sharp distal edge is cuttingly received within the indexing slot of the support panel thereby penetrating any protective coating applied to the support panel and establishing and maintaining electrical continuity between said indexing ring and the support panel.