Seal structure for wire harness
US-9472931-B2 · Oct 18, 2016 · US
Systems and methods for securing grommet to wiring
US10131295B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10131295-B2 |
| Application number | US-201614989431-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | Jan 6, 2016 |
| Publication date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2018 |
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Systems and methods are provided for securing wiring to a grommet with embedded lubricant by employing a series of pressure rings both on the interior and exterior of the grommet opening. In exemplary implementation, a tie strap is tightened around the wiring and then forced into the grommet opening before a second tie strap is tightened around both the wiring and grommet opening.
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We claim: 1. A system for securing wiring to a grommet comprising: a first tie strap disposed around and in contact with the wiring, the first tie strap disposed inside an opening of the grommet; and a second tie strap disposed around both the wiring and an exterior portion of the grommet. 2. The system of claim 1 wherein the second tie strap is disposed on the exterior of the grommet opening. 3. The system of claim 2 wherein the second tie strap is disposed on the exterior of the grommet opening to secure the wiring to the grommet. 4. The system of claim 2 wherein the first tie strap is disposed inside the grommet and the second tie strap is disposed on the exterior of the grommet to prevent the wiring from slipping relative to the grommet. 5. The system of claim 1 wherein the second tie strap is disposed proximate to the first tie strap along the wiring. 6. The system of claim 1 wherein the grommet has an embedded lubricant. 7. The system of claim 1 wherein the first tie strap is disposed around and in contact with the wiring to bundle the wiring together within the grommet. 8. A method of securing wiring to a grommet comprising the steps of: securing a first tie strap around and in contact with the wiring; positioning the grommet such that an opening of the grommet is forced over the first tie strap; and securing a second tie strap around both the wiring and an exterior portion of the grommet. 9. The method of claim 8 wherein the second tie strap is disposed on the exterior of the grommet opening. 10. The method of claim 9 wherein the second tie strap is disposed on the exterior of the grommet opening to secure the wiring to the grommet. 11. The method of claim 9 wherein grommet is forced over the first tie strap and the second tie strap is disposed on the exterior of the grommet to prevent the wiring from slipping relative to the grommet. 12. The method of claim 8 wherein the second tie strap is disposed proximate to the first tie strap along the wiring. 13. The method of claim 8 wherein the grommet has an embedded lubricant. 14. The method of claim 8 wherein the first tie strap is secured around and in contact with the wiring to bundle the wiring together within the grommet.
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Details thereof (installation or suspension of conduit channels and other supports H02G3/263) · CPC title
- H02G3/22Primary
Installations of cables or lines through walls, floors or ceilings, e.g. into buildings · CPC title
- B60R16/0222Primary
Grommets · CPC title
for laying cables, e.g. laying apparatus on vehicle · CPC title
with means clamping the armour of the conductor (H02G3/0675, H02G3/0683 take precedence) · CPC title
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- What does patent US10131295B2 cover?
- Systems and methods are provided for securing wiring to a grommet with embedded lubricant by employing a series of pressure rings both on the interior and exterior of the grommet opening. In exemplary implementation, a tie strap is tightened around the wiring and then forced into the grommet opening before a second tie strap is tightened around both the wiring and grommet opening.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Ford Global Tech Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H02G3/22. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Nov 20 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 3 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).