Method and apparatus for grounding a cable

Details Method and apparatus for grounding a cable Method and apparatus for grounding a cable

2007-10-30

2007-10-30

Gilman, Alexander (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With circuit conductors and safety grounding provision

Grounding to conductive sheath of cable

Reexamination Certificate

active

11490819

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for grounding cables (e.g., fiber cables or copper wire cables) used in networks such as the telecommunications networks are disclosed. For example, the apparatus comprises an enclosure having a plurality of metal posts, e.g., metallic bolts, (e.g. brass or copper) for connecting with cables and at least one grounding rod. The apparatus contains apertures for allowing cables and at least one grounding rod to be brought into the apparatus in order to reach the metal posts. The grounding rod is then connected to one of the posts, and one or more of the cables are also connected to one or more of the posts. In one embodiment, the apparatus employs a movable cover with a conducting member (e.g., a metal hinged plate) mounted onto the movable cover. In operation, the metal plate makes contact with all the posts and provides grounding to all the cables when the cover is in a closed position.

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