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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 22, 2019
Filed:
Jul. 18, 2017
Xerox Corporation, Norwalk, CT (US);
Jonathan D. Sadik, Rochester, NY (US);
Nancy L. Belknap, Rochester, NY (US);
Karl E. Kurz, Rochester, NY (US);
Xerox Corporation, Norwalk, CT (US);
Abstract
An exemplary grounding device includes an electrically conductive planar member having a hollow, central opening. Arms extend from inner edges of the hollow, central opening of the planar member. Each arm is angled relative to a surface of the planar member and each arm includes a facing portion having an electrically conductive cushion attached thereto. Each arm is approximately the same size and is configured to contact a shaft extending through the hollow, central opening of the planar member to form an electrical connection between the planar member and the shaft. The electrically conductive cushion is between the arm and the shaft. A tab projection extends from an outer edge of the planar member. Each tab projection is in the same plane as the planar member.