Electrostatic Grounding Apparatus

摘要

An ESD grounding apparatus for grounding mats or other equipment to provide a ground connection to mat as well as receptacles for operator wrist straps, and other equipment. The apparatus attaches to a mat by means of securing member such as a clamp or compressing screw rather than using destructive rivets or snaps that create holes in the mat. By using a securing member to secure the device to the mat, the device can be easily removed and reused in another location without damaging or weakening the mat, whereas the previous devices require installing an additional snap into the mat in each location that requires a ground.

主权项

1. An ESD grounding apparatus for grounding a mat having an electrically conductive layer, the ESD grounding apparatus, comprising:
a body member adapted for removable attachment to the mat so that at least a portion of the body member is in direct electrical contact with the electrically conductive layer of the mat; wherein the body member includes at least one electrical connection for connecting a grounding wire to the electrical connection and the electrical connection is electrically connected to the portion of the body member that is in direct electrical contact with the electrically conductive layer of the mat.