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Grommet with spreader mounting feature
US9379530B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9379530-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314097553-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | Dec 5, 2013 |
| Publication date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
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A flexible grommet with a grommet spreader mounting and alignment feature is provided. The grommet is configured to attach an object to a support structure. A body of the grommet defines an opening configured to clamp around the object. The opening defines a plurality of channels configured to facilitate mounting of the grommet onto the spreader. The channels may also be configured to correctly orient a mating feature of the grommet relative to the spreader.
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We claim: 1. A flexible grommet configured to attach a wire harness to a support structure, said grommet comprising: a flexible body that defines a circular opening configured to clamp around the wire harness, wherein the opening defines a plurality of longitudinal channels evenly spaced about the opening and recessed into the surface of the circular opening and wherein the plurality of longitudinal channels are configured to receive at least two elongated spreaders configured to stretch the circular opening during insertion of the wire harness into the circular opening. 2. The grommet of claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal channels are longitudinally tapered. 3. The grommet of claim 1 , wherein a mating feature on an exterior portion of the body engages a slot in the support structure to secure the grommet to the support structure. 4. The grommet of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of longitudinal channels are further configured to orient the mating feature relative to the spreader such that a grommet marking on the grommet is aligned with an object marking on the object when the object is passed through the spreader during assembly.
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- What does patent US9379530B2 cover?
- A flexible grommet with a grommet spreader mounting and alignment feature is provided. The grommet is configured to attach an object to a support structure. A body of the grommet defines an opening configured to clamp around the object. The opening defines a plurality of channels configured to facilitate mounting of the grommet onto the spreader. The channels may also be configured to correctly…
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- Delphi Tech Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H02G3/22. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Jun 28 2016 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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