US Patent 7547228 Joining means for device components

A joining means for thermally insulating and electrically coupling a first component and a second component at an interface. The joining means including a joining bolt, at least one thermally insulating spacer, and an electrically conductive bracket. The at least one thermally insulating spacer including an opening formed therein and positioned between the first component and the second component to provide thermal insulation between the first component and the second component. The electrically conductive bracket including a first end coupled to the joining bolt between the first component and the at least one spacer and a second end coupled to the joining bolt between the second component and the at least one spacer. The electrically conductive bracket establishing an electrical circuit between the first component and the second component.