US5691506A
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Ground structure for shield wire and method for grounding wire
Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems Ltd
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Filing: 1995-09-07
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Granted: 1997-11-25
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Expires: 2015-09-07
Abstract
Abstract A ground structure for a shield wire that can withstand a pulling force to a certain degree includes notches formed through a peripheral wall of a housing defining a tubular member. Spring pieces are mounted respectively in the notches and project from the inner and outer peripheral surfaces of the housing. The housing is received in a shield cap, which is connected to a metal casing. When a shield wire, having an exposed braided wire exposed, is passed through the bore of the housing, the spring pieces contact the shield wire at the inner periphery of the housing and the shield cap at the outer periphery of the housing. Therefore, the braided wire and the metal casing are electrically connected together. Also, the shield wire is movable in an axial direction, so that the shield wire will not be broken even if a pulling force acts on the shield wire.
Inventors
- 👤 Sho Miyazaki
- 👤 Fumiyoshi Tanigawa
- 👤 Toshiyuki Sekimori
- 👤 Yasuyoshi Fukao
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:48
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/58; H01R4/64; H01R4/646; H01R9/00; H01R9/03; H01R9/05; H01R9/0527; H01R9/0518
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A ground structure for a shield wire wherein the shield wire includes an inner wire covered with an insulating member, a braided wire covering said inner wire, and an insulating member covering an outer periphery of said shield wire, the shield wire being passed through a through hole in a metal casing, and said braided wire being electrically connected to said metal casing, thereby grounding said shield wire, said ground structure comprising: a U-shaped shield ring of a conductive material that has a double-wall tubular construction having two walls, said shield ring firmly holding said braided wire of said shield wire between said two walls; a first tubular member of a conductive material in which said shield ring is inserted with a predetermined space formed therebetween, one end of said first tubular member being connected to said metal casing; and spring pieces of a conductive material that are held within said first tubular member, said spring pieces resiliently contacting an inner surface of said first tubular member and an outer surface of said conductive shield ring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A ground structure for a shield wire wherein the shield wire includes an inner wire covered with an insulating member, a braided wire covering said inner wire, and an insulating member covering an outer periphery of said shield wire, the shield wire being passed through a through hole in a metal casing, and said braided wire being electrically connected to said metal casing, thereby grounding said shield wire, said ground structure comprising: a U-shaped shield ring of a conductive material that has a double-wall tubular construction having two walls, said shield ring firmly holding said braided wire of said shield wire between said two walls; a first tubular member of a conductive material in which said shield ring is inserted with a predetermined space formed therebetween, one end of said first tubular member being connected to said metal casing; and spring pieces of a conductive material that are held within said first tubular member, said spring pieces resiliently contacting an inner surface of said first tubular member and an outer surface of said conductive shield ring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
77 words
A shield wire ground structure according to claim 1, further comprising a second tubular member enabling said shield wire to pass therethrough, said second tubular member being insertable into said first tubular member, said second tubular member including a peripheral wall including notches, said spring pieces being held respectively in said notches in such a manner that each of said spring pieces projects from inner and outer surfaces of the peripheral wall of said second tubular member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A shield wire ground structure according to claim 1, further comprising a rubber plug provided between said shield wire and said first tubular member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
147 words
A ground structure for a shield wire in which the shield wire, including an inner wire covered with an insulating member, a braided wire covering said inner wire, and an insulating member covering an outer periphery of said shield wire, is passed through a through hole in a metal casing, said braided wire being electrically connected to said metal casing, thereby grounding said shield wire, said ground structure comprising: a tubular member of a conductive material connected to said metal casing; spring pieces of metal formed inside said tubular member, said spring pieces being directed toward an inner peripheral surface of said tubular member; and a U-shaped shield ring of a conductive material having a double-wall tubular construction for firmly grasping said braided wire; wherein said shield wire passes through said tubular member, so that said spring pieces are held in contact with said conductive shield ring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
147 words
A ground structure for a shield wire in which the shield wire, including an inner wire covered with an insulating member, a braided wire covering said inner wire, and an insulating member covering an outer periphery of said shield wire, is passed through a through hole in a metal casing, said braided wire being electrically connected to said metal casing, thereby grounding said shield wire, said ground structure comprising: a tubular member of a conductive material connected to said metal casing; spring pieces of metal formed inside said tubular member, said spring pieces being directed toward an inner peripheral surface of said tubular member; and a U-shaped shield ring of a conductive material having a double-wall tubular construction for firmly grasping said braided wire; wherein said shield wire passes through said tubular member, so that said spring pieces are held in contact with said conductive shield ring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
78 words
A structure for grounding a wire to a plate member, said structure comprising: a first electrically conductive tubular member electrically connected to said plate member, said first tubular member surrounding said wire with a space therebetween; at least one electrically conductive piece disposed within said space for electrically connecting the wire to the first tubular member; and means for maintaining electrical contact between the wire and the plate upon application of an axial pulling force on the wire.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
78 words
A structure for grounding a wire to a plate member, said structure comprising: a first electrically conductive tubular member electrically connected to said plate member, said first tubular member surrounding said wire with a space therebetween; at least one electrically conductive piece disposed within said space for electrically connecting the wire to the first tubular member; and means for maintaining electrical contact between the wire and the plate upon application of an axial pulling force on the wire.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
A structure according to claim 5, wherein said wire includes an electrically conductive braided wire section, said structure further comprising an electrically conductive shield ring having a double-wall construction, said braided wire section being clamped between first and second walls of said double-wall construction, and wherein said first wall contacts said electrically conductive piece.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A structure according to claim 5, further comprising a second tubular member disposed within said first tubular member, said second tubular member including a flange having a recess for receiving said electrically conductive piece.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A structure according to claim 5, further comprising a rubber plug disposed within said first tubular member, said rubber plug including a through-hole for receiving said wire in a watertight manner.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A structure according to claim 5, wherein said electrically conductive piece is a substantially V-shaped member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
A structure according to claim 5, wherein said electrically conductive piece is a substantially rhombic-shaped member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
A structure according to claim 5, further comprising means for restoring said wire to an original position after said axial pulling force has been applied.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
108 words
A method for electrically connecting a wire having a braided section to a grounding plate, said method comprising: sliding a U-shaped shield ring of a double-wall construction over the wire; inserting and clamping the braided section between walls of the double-wall construction; surrounding said wire with a first tubular member in which a space is formed between the first tubular member and the wire; electrically connecting the first tubular member to the plate; and providing the space between the first tubular member and the wire with at least one flexible, electrically conductive piece to electrically connect the shield ring to the first tubular member, thereby grounding the wire.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
108 words
A method for electrically connecting a wire having a braided section to a grounding plate, said method comprising: sliding a U-shaped shield ring of a double-wall construction over the wire; inserting and clamping the braided section between walls of the double-wall construction; surrounding said wire with a first tubular member in which a space is formed between the first tubular member and the wire; electrically connecting the first tubular member to the plate; and providing the space between the first tubular member and the wire with at least one flexible, electrically conductive piece to electrically connect the shield ring to the first tubular member, thereby grounding the wire.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method according to claim 12, further comprising maintaining said flexible conductive piece in electrical contact with the shield ring and the first tubular member upon relative axial movement between the wire and the first tubular member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method according to claim 12, further comprising providing a second tubular member within the first tubular member, and securing the flexible conductive piece within a recess of the second tubular member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method according to claim 12, further comprising absorbing axial pulling forces applied to the wire, and restoring the wire to an original position after application of the axial pulling forces.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
80 words
A structure for grounding a wire to a plate member, said structure comprising; a first electrically conductive tubular member electrically connected to said plate member, said first tubular member surrounding said wire with a space therebetween; at least one electrically conductive piece disposed within said space for electrically connecting the wire to the first tubular member; and means for absorbing axial pulling forces applied to the wire and for maintaining electrical grounding contact during application of an axial pulling force.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
80 words
A structure for grounding a wire to a plate member, said structure comprising; a first electrically conductive tubular member electrically connected to said plate member, said first tubular member surrounding said wire with a space therebetween; at least one electrically conductive piece disposed within said space for electrically connecting the wire to the first tubular member; and means for absorbing axial pulling forces applied to the wire and for maintaining electrical grounding contact during application of an axial pulling force.
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