A self-reporting, grounded nut-clip is provided. The self-reporting, grounded nut-clip includes a support body. The support body includes first and second bends defining first, second and third support sections interleaved with the first and second bends. The first and third support sections define
A self-reporting, grounded nut-clip is provided. The self-reporting, grounded nut-clip includes a support body. The support body includes first and second bends defining first, second and third support sections interleaved with the first and second bends. The first and third support sections define first and second apertures, respectively, and the second support section is interposed between the first and third support sections. The self-reporting, grounded nut-clip further includes a fastening element receiving member disposed on the first support section at the first aperture, a star washer, and an indicator. The star washer is disposed on the third support section at a location of the second aperture. The indicator is coupled to the third support section and is configured for automatic activation upon complete nut-clip installation.
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1. A self-reporting, grounded nut-clip, comprising: a support body comprising first and second bends defining first, second and third support sections interleaved with the first and second bends,the first and third support sections defining first and second apertures, respectively, and the second su
1. A self-reporting, grounded nut-clip, comprising: a support body comprising first and second bends defining first, second and third support sections interleaved with the first and second bends,the first and third support sections defining first and second apertures, respectively, and the second support section being interposed between the first and third support sections;a fastening element receiving member disposed on the first support section at the first aperture;a star washer disposed on the third support section at a location of the second aperture; andan indicator coupled to the third support section and which is configured for automatic activation upon complete nut-clip installation. 2. The self-reporting, grounded nut-clip according to claim 1, wherein the second bend is plural in number and arranged as a sequence of plural second bends at varying distances from the first bend. 3. The self-reporting, grounded nut-clip according to claim 1, further comprising at least one of: internal fixture tabs coupled to the first and third support sections; andexternal fixture tabs coupled to the first and third support sections. 4. The self-reporting, grounded nut-clip according to claim 1, wherein the star washer comprises: a ring-shaped hub; andspiked spokes extending radially outwardly from the ring-shaped hub. 5. The self-reporting, grounded nut-clip according to claim 4, wherein the spiked spokes each comprise a pair of opposing axial spikes. 6. The self-reporting, grounded nut-clip according to claim 1, wherein the indicator is coupled to one of a top and a side of the third support section. 7. The self-reporting, grounded nut-clip according to claim 1, wherein the indicator comprises complementary bezel surfaces. 8. The self-reporting, grounded nut-clip according to claim 1, wherein: the support body further comprises third and fourth bends defining fourth and fifth support sections interleaved with the third and fourth bends,the fifth support section defining a third aperture and the fourth support section being interposed between the third and fifth support sections; andan additional star washer disposed on the fifth support section at a location of the third aperture. 9. A structural assembly, comprising: first and second structures having first and second flanges, respectively, the first and second flanges defining first and second through-holes, respectively,the first and second structures each comprising electrically conductive materials and paint covering the electrically conductive materials proximate to the first and second through-holes and each being disposable with the first and second through-holes aligned;a self-reporting, grounded nut-clip defining apertures disposable in alignment with the first and second through-holes and comprising: a star washer; andan indicator configured for automatic activation upon complete nut-clip installation; anda fastening element configured for extension through the first and second through-holes and for engagement with the apertures to tighten the first and second flanges onto opposite sides of the star washer such that the opposite sides of the star washer electrically contact the electrically conductive materials through the paint. 10. The structural assembly according to claim 9, wherein: the first structure comprises a rack enclosure and the first flange comprises a pair of inwardly extending first flanges, andthe second structure comprises a rackable unit and the second flange comprises a pair of outwardly extending second flanges. 11. The structural assembly according to claim 10, wherein the self-reporting, grounded nut-clip and the fastening element are provided as respective pairs thereof. 12. The structural assembly according to claim 9, wherein: the first and second through-holes are annular and the self-reporting, grounded nut-clip comprises internal fixture tabs, orthe first and second through-holes are angular and the self-reporting, grounded nut-clip comprises external fixture tabs. 13. The structural assembly according to claim 9, wherein the self-reporting, grounded nut-clip, comprises: a support body comprising first and second bends defining first, second and third support sections interleaved with the first and second bends,the first and third support sections defining the apertures as first and second apertures, respectively, and the second support section being interposed between the first and third support sections; anda fastening element receiving member disposed on the first support section at the first aperture,wherein the star washer is disposed on the third support section at a location of the second aperture and the indicator is coupled to the third support section. 14. The structural assembly according to claim 13, wherein the second bend is plural in number and arranged as a sequence of plural second bends at varying distances from the first bend. 15. The structural assembly according to claim 13, wherein the star washer comprises: a ring-shaped hub; andspiked spokes extending radially outwardly from the ring-shaped hub. 16. The structural assembly according to claim 15, wherein the spiked spokes each comprise a pair of opposing axial spikes. 17. The structural assembly according to claim 13, wherein the indicator is coupled to one of a top and a side of the third support section. 18. The structural assembly according to claim 13, wherein the indicator comprises complementary bezel surfaces. 19. A structural assembly method, comprising: arranging first and second structures having first and second flanges, respectively, which define first and second through-holes, respectively, such that the first and second through-holes are aligned;disposing a self-reporting, grounded nut-clip comprising a star washer and an indicator configured for automatic activation upon complete nut-clip installation and defining apertures such that the apertures align with the first and second through-holes;engaging a fastening element with the apertures to tighten the first and second flanges onto opposite sides of the star washer such that the opposite sides of the star washer electrically contact first and second electrically conductive materials of first and second rack mount structures, respectively, through paint overlying the first and second electrically conductive materials; andcontinuing the engaging until the indicator automatically activates. 20. The structural assembly method according to claim 19, further comprising: grinding a bezel onto complementary edges of the star washer and a local nut-clip component; andseparating the complementary edges such that the complementary edges are forced together during the nut-clip installation.
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