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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 2025
Filed:
Jan. 18, 2023
Hubbell Incorporated, Shelton, CT (US);
Evan Martin, Litchfield, NH (US);
Hubbell Incorporated, Shelton, CT (US);
Abstract
A ground assembly for movable member includes an electrical ground connection that does not interfere with movement and operation of the movable member. The movable member can be a sliding member (e.g., sliding barrier, gate or closure member). The ground assembly includes an electrical connector fixed to the movable member and moves along a length of a fixed grounding member while maintaining contact with the electrical grounding member to provide continuous grounding connection during movement of the movable member. The fixed electrical grounding member can be oriented with a longitudinal length parallel to direction of movement of the movable member where the electrical connector of the movable member moves along the electrical grounding member. Alternatively, the electrical connector is fixed to the grounding member and the movable member includes a surface that slides in contact with the electrical connector by movement of the movable member relative to the grounding member.