View source for 17957348. ELECTRICAL GROUND ASSEMBLY FOR GROUNDING AND FLUIDLY SEALING A VEHICLE COMPONENT simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)

=ELECTRICAL GROUND ASSEMBLY FOR GROUNDING AND FLUIDLY SEALING A VEHICLE COMPONENT=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Ford Global Technologies, LLC|Ford Global Technologies, LLC]]


[[Category:Ford Global Technologies, LLC]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Samuel Jeffrey Tomlinson of Farmington Hills MI (US)|Samuel Jeffrey Tomlinson of Farmington Hills MI (US)]][[Category:Samuel Jeffrey Tomlinson of Farmington Hills MI (US)]]

[[:Category:Alexander Robert Rink of Royal Oak MI (US)|Alexander Robert Rink of Royal Oak MI (US)]][[Category:Alexander Robert Rink of Royal Oak MI (US)]]

[[:Category:Nathaniel Conti of Canton MI (US)|Nathaniel Conti of Canton MI (US)]][[Category:Nathaniel Conti of Canton MI (US)]]

==ELECTRICAL GROUND ASSEMBLY FOR GROUNDING AND FLUIDLY SEALING A VEHICLE COMPONENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17957348 titled 'ELECTRICAL GROUND ASSEMBLY FOR GROUNDING AND FLUIDLY SEALING A VEHICLE COMPONENT

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a grounding assembly for a battery enclosure that includes a washer with serrated surfaces, a fastener with a mating serrated surface, and a seal for creating a watertight barrier.

* The washer has two serrated surfaces, one for removing non-conductive coatings from the battery enclosure and the other for mating with the fastener.
* The fastener also has a serrated surface that matches the washer's second serrated surface for secure attachment.
* A seal is placed on the washer to create a watertight barrier between the washer and the battery enclosure.

== Potential Applications ==
The grounding assembly can be used in various battery enclosures, such as those in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and backup power systems.

== Problems Solved ==
1. Ensures proper grounding of the battery enclosure.
2. Provides a watertight barrier to protect the battery enclosure from moisture and other environmental factors.

== Benefits ==
1. Improved safety by ensuring proper grounding.
2. Protection against water damage and environmental hazards.
3. Easy installation and maintenance of the grounding assembly.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
"Grounding Assembly for Battery Enclosures: Applications and Benefits"

== Possible Prior Art ==
There may be existing grounding assemblies for battery enclosures, but the specific design with dual serrated surfaces on the washer and fastener, along with the watertight seal, may be a novel combination.

== Unanswered Questions ==
=== How does the grounding assembly perform in extreme weather conditions? ===
The article does not provide information on the performance of the grounding assembly in extreme weather conditions such as high temperatures or heavy rain.

=== Are there any compatibility issues with different types of battery enclosures? ===
The article does not address whether the grounding assembly is compatible with a wide range of battery enclosure designs and materials.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A grounding assembly for a battery enclosure includes a washer including a first serrated surface and a second serrated surface opposite the first serrated surface, a fastener including a serrated surface configured to mate with the second serrated surface of the washer, and a seal disposed on the washer. The first serrated surface is configured to remove a non-conductive coating from the battery enclosure. The seal is configured to form a watertight barrier between the washer and the battery enclosure.



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