Clamp assembly and conductive cushion with molded-in grounding foil

摘要

Systems and methods for securing and electrically grounding objects or payloads are provided herein. Clamp assemblies and the manufacture of clamp assemblies in accordance with the present technology can provide reliable and redundant electrical grounding and secure cushioned fastening. In one embodiment, an electrically grounding cushioned clamp assembly includes an elastomer cushion with a longitudinal opening extending therethrough. The clamp assembly can include an engaging surface configured to engage a payload and an electrically conductive comb strip disposed at least partially in the longitudinal opening. Portions of the comb strip can be exposed adjacent to the engaging surface to contact the payload and provide a plurality of electrical grounding paths.

主权项

1. An electrically grounding cushioned clamp assembly for clamping a payload and being attachable to an electrically conductive clamp strap, the assembly comprising:
a cushion member with a longitudinal opening extending therethrough, the cushion member having an engaging surface configured to engage the payload; and an electrically conductive comb strip disposed at least partially in the longitudinal opening of the cushion member, portions of the electrically conductive comb strip being exposed adjacent to the engaging surface to contact the payload and provide a plurality of electrical grounding paths to the payload, wherein the electrically grounding cushioned clamp assembly is configured to removably receive the clamp strap within the longitudinal opening of the cushion member with the electrically conductive comb strip engaging the clamp strap.