Locking grounding clamp

Abstract

A grounding clamp includes a safety lock-out which locks the operation of the clamp in the absence of a hot-stick. A clamping member cooperates with a frame having an arm, and is selectively biasableby a user to translate the clamping member relative to the frame to clamp a conductor between the clamping member and arm. The lock-out cooperates with the clamping member to prevent the translation of the clamping member unless in the presence of an insulating tool such as a hot-stick.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure generally relates to the field of grounding clamps for grounding high voltage conductors. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to grounding clamps having locks actuatable by use of an insulated wire tool. Background technique [0002] Electricians use grounding cables almost every day in the industry to help manage dangerous voltages and currents in out-of-power power lines and electrical installations. Groundings are designed to be installed and removed using insulated tools, such as those known as Grip-Allsticks or Shotguns, to keep mechanics a safe distance from the hazard area. [0003] When installing a ground, always make the earliest connection to the ground point. A tradesman will usually make this connection by hand rather than with insulated tools because there is no hazardous energy present to make this connection. [0004] Whenever making connections to conductors or equipment that may be at a differen...

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This could expose the mechanic to a voltage potential and, as a result, could result in an electric shock to the mechanic

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