Patent ID: 7339777
Filing Date: 2008-03-04
Classification: H01R,H02K

Abstract:
1. A system for dissipating charges that build on a rotatable shaft, the system comprising: a frame defining a central opening, wherein the rotatable shaft is positioned with said central opening; a first grounding fiber secured within said frame; a fiber clamp positioned within said frame, said fiber clamp acting to urge said first grounding fiber toward said central opening; a mounting bracket having a frame mounting channel, wherein a portion of said frame is securely retained within said frame mounting channel, said mounting bracket being configured to securely mount to the electrically grounded motor housing; and an installation guide positioned on said mounting bracket during an assembly process, said installation guide configured to properly align said frame and said first grounding fiber relative to the rotatable motor shaft, and wherein said installation guide is removed after said mounting bracket is securely mounted to the electrically grounded motor housing.