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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 14, 2017
Filed:
Aug. 12, 2016
Applicant:
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Inventors:
David R Petrucci, Warren, MI (US);
Harpal Singh, Rochester, MI (US);
Louis Meli, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Ahmed Khan, Troy, MI (US);
William A Schumacher, South Lyon, MI (US);
Assignee:
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01B 5/02 (2006.01); H01R 4/62 (2006.01); H01R 4/64 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H01B 5/02 (2013.01); H01R 4/62 (2013.01); H01R 4/64 (2013.01); H01R 2201/26 (2013.01);
Abstract
A grounding element is provided. The grounding element includes a first portion including a first metal; a second portion including a second metal other than the first metal; and a fastening portion configured to receive a fastener to attach the grounding element to a body. The grounding element may be welded to a body of a vehicle and used to ground a vehicle electrical system.