Grounding system

Abstract

A grounding system, structured to ground a number of cables supported by a support assembly, includes a multi-function line assembly and a number of conductive mounting assemblies. Each conductive mounting assembly is structured to be coupled to the multi-function line and to a conductive pile.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A grounding system comprising a multi-function line. 
     
     
         2 . The grounding system of  claim 1  wherein said multi-function line is structured to be operational with solar electrical equipment. 
     
     
         3 . The grounding system of  claim 1  wherein:
 said multi-function line assembly includes a terminal end; and 
 wherein said terminal end is a conductive terminal support. 
 
     
     
         4 . The grounding system of  claim 1  wherein said multi-function line assembly does not include any medial grounding splices. 
     
     
         5 . The grounding system of  claim 1  wherein said multi-function line includes one of a highly conductive body or a partially conductive body. 
     
     
         6 . The grounding system of  claim 1  wherein said multi-function line includes strands selected from the group consisting of: copper strands, copper-clad steel strands, galvanized strands, conductive alloy strands, partially conductive, alloy strands, or composite strands. 
     
     
         7 . The grounding system of  claim 1  wherein said multi-function line assembly includes three copper strands and four copper-clad steel strands. 
     
     
         8 . A transmission assembly structured to support current wire extending between an installation source assembly and an installation receiving assembly, said transmission assembly comprising:
 a number of cable hangers;   each said cable hanger structured to be coupled to a multi-function line and structured to support a current wire;   a multi-function line assembly including a multi-function line; and   said multi-function line coupled to, and in electrical communication with, each said cable hanger.   
     
     
         9 . The transmission assembly of  claim 8  wherein said multi-function line is structured to be operational with solar electrical equipment. 
     
     
         10 . The transmission assembly of  claim 8  wherein:
 said multi-function line assembly includes a terminal end; and 
 wherein said terminal end is a conductive terminal support. 
 
     
     
         11 . The transmission assembly of  claim 8  wherein said multi-function line assembly does not include any medial grounding splices. 
     
     
         12 . The transmission assembly of  claim 8  wherein said multi-function line includes one of a highly conductive body or a partially conductive body. 
     
     
         13 . The transmission assembly of  claim 8  wherein said multi-function line includes strands selected from the group consisting of: copper strands, copper-clad steel strands, galvanized strands, conductive alloy strands, partially conductive, alloy strands, or composite strands. 
     
     
         14 . The transmission assembly of  claim 8  wherein said multi-function line assembly includes three copper strands and four copper-clad steel strands. 
     
     
         15 . An installation comprising:
 a source assembly;   a receiving assembly;   a current wire extending between said source assembly and said receiving assembly;   a number of cable hangers;   each said cable hanger structured to be coupled to a multi-function line and structured to support a current wire;   a multi-function line assembly including a multi-function line;   said current wire coupled to each said cable hanger; and   said multi-function line coupled to, and in electrical communication with, each said cable hanger.   
     
     
         16 . The installation of  claim 15  wherein said multi-function line is structured to be operational with solar electrical equipment. 
     
     
         17 . The installation of  claim 15  wherein:
 said multi-function line assembly includes a terminal end; and 
 wherein said terminal end is a conductive terminal support. 
 
     
     
         18 . The installation of  claim 15  wherein said multi-function line assembly does not include any medial grounding splices. 
     
     
         19 . The installation of  claim 15  wherein said multi-function line includes one of a highly conductive body or a partially conductive body. 
     
     
         20 . The installation of  claim 15  wherein said multi-function line includes strands selected from the group consisting of: copper strands, copper-clad steel strands, galvanized strands, conductive alloy strands, partially conductive, alloy strands, or composite strands.