| 摘要 |
A conductive bridge receivable between confronting surfaces of electrical contacts to be electrically joined with one another provides a low-resistance union and resistance to mechanical and conductive deterioration when used in accordance with the disclosed method. The bridge includes electrically conductive component portions dispersed along the lateral expanse between the confronting surfaces, presenting conduction regions on each of two opposed sides of the bridge, positioned to provide a plurality of contact points which face each of the confronting contacts. The conduction regions on one of the sides are electrically communicative across the bridge to ones on the opposed side thereof, thereby providing a plurality of spaced-apart, discrete conductive conduits through which electricity may be conducted between the confronting contacts. When the contacts are urged together to bring the surfaces thereof into intimate engagement with at least a portion of the plurality of conduction regions on both sides of the bridge, conductive contact is established and current is permitted to flow therebetween, through the bridge via each conduction region conductively engaging the contact surfaces. The conductive component portions are either a plurality of conduction regions interconnected to form a contiguous bridge element, or alternatively consist of discrete particulate elements, conveniently carried in an agent which facilitates application between confronting contact surfaces to be electrically joined. Insulating sealant may be optionally provided to inhibit deterioration due to the effects of moisture and other environmental corrosives.
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