Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Joseph James Bart

Jack C Volkers

Edward W Turska

An improved fastener assembly system for grounding multiconductor, shielded cables. The assembly includes a saddle-shaped stud device and a preassembled nut and clamping washer. The clamping washer including a conical spring section and downwardly extending penetrating teeth to pierce the outer insulative sheath of the cable bringing the teeth into conductive contact with the metallic shield. The penetration of the teeth through the outer layer of elastomeric material eliminates the cold flow relaxation problems which could contribute to an ineffective grounding system.

Cable grounding system

A spring washer unit with sealing capabilities with an inner dish-like spring washer section having a lower load bearing surface located radially inwardly of the outer margin of the washer. The region between the outer margin of the washer and the load bearing surface forms a recess within which a sealing ring is positioned so that the load on the washer is carried on a minimum diameter and bolt load is not effected by cold flow of the sealing ring since the sealing ring is not clamped between the load bearing surface and the workpiece.

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St. Charles, IL, United States of America

Joseph James Bart