Patent ID: 6011218
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: G02B,H01R

Abstract:
A grounding device for use with a cable having an exterior jacket and at least one grounding wire, comprising:a grounding block having first grip means for receiving the cable to be grounded therein, wherein said grounding block comprises a framework having a generally U-shaped portion with a generally open side and an opposed closed side and a wire retainer movably attached to said U-shaped portion, said wire retainer including first grounding means opening for receiving a first grounding wire of the cable and said U-shaped portion including second grounding means opening for receiving the first grounding wire;clamping means for clamping the cable to the grounding block comprising second grip means movably mounted on said grounding block for movement toward and away from said first grip means;third grip means attached to said grounding block for gripping the exterior jacket of the cable;actuating means on said grounding block for moving said second grip means toward said first grip means for clamping the cable between said first and second grip means, and for securing the first grounding wire between said first grounding means opening and said second grounding means opening; andconnecting means for connecting said wire retainer to said framework and allowing movement of said wire retainer toward and away from said U-shaped portion.