US5003130A
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Rubber grommet for various size wiring harnesses
Assignee: Paccar Inc
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Filing: 1990-05-03
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Granted: 1991-03-26
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Expires: 2010-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A grommet comprising a generally planar portion having less than a complete 360 degree circumference, thereby exposing at least a first and a second surface with an angular gap therebetween. A conical section is connected to the generally planar portion, the conical section including a flap located approximately adjacent the angular gap. The flap overlaps a remainder of the conical section when the generally planar portion is radially compressed for installation into a firewall such that at least portions of the first and second surfaces are in contact with one another, thereby eliminating the angular gap. Thus, the flap is adjustable to accommodate various size wiring harnesses.
Inventors
- 👤 David J. Danforth
- 👤 Randy J. De Bortoli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:01
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/081; H02G3/083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A grommet having a variable diameter for accommodating and protecting various size wiring harnesses passing through a firewall, comprising: a generally planar portion having a configuration of less than a complete 360 degree circumference, said configuration exposing at least a first and a second surface having a gap therebetween; a conical section connected to said generally planar portion, said conical section having a slit therein and including a flap located approximately adjacent said gap; said flap extending past a remainder of said conical section when said generally planar portion is compressed such that at least portions of said first and second surfaces are in contact with one another, thereby eliminating said gap; wherein an amount to which said flap extends past said remainder of said conical section is adjustable to accommodate various size wiring harnesses.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A grommet having a variable diameter for accommodating and protecting various size wiring harnesses passing through a firewall, comprising: a generally planar portion having a configuration of less than a complete 360 degree circumference, said configuration exposing at least a first and a second surface having a gap therebetween; a conical section connected to said generally planar portion, said conical section having a slit therein and including a flap located approximately adjacent said gap; said flap extending past a remainder of said conical section when said generally planar portion is compressed such that at least portions of said first and second surfaces are in contact with one another, thereby eliminating said gap; wherein an amount to which said flap extends past said remainder of said conical section is adjustable to accommodate various size wiring harnesses.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The grommet of claim 1 wherein at least portions of said first and second surfaces are in contact with one another when said planar portion is mounted in a firewall, thereby forming a complete 360 degree circumference.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The grommet of claim 1 wherein said generally planar portion comprises an inner wall and an outer wall and is further configured so that a groove is created between said inner wall and outer wall, said groove being for receiving said firewall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The grommet of claim 3 wherein said outer wall has a greater diameter than said inner wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The grommet of claim 1 wherein said flap is secured to said remainder of said conical section by electrical tape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The grommet of claim 1 wherein said planar portion and conical section including said flap are made of rubber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The grommet of claim 1 wherein said conical section has a tip and a base, said tip having a diameter of approximately 1/2 inch, said base having a diameter of approximately 1 and 1/4 inch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
107 words
A grommet, comprising: a generally planar portion having less than a complete 360 degree circumference, thereby exposing at least a first and a second surface with an angular gap therebetween; a conical section connected to said generally planar portion, said conical section including a flap located approximately adjacent said angular gap; said flap extending past a remainder of said conical section when said generally planar portion is radially compressed for installation into a firewall such that at least portions of said first and second surfaces are in contact with one another, thereby eliminating said angular gap; wherein said flap is adjustable to accommodate various size wiring harnesses.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
107 words
A grommet, comprising: a generally planar portion having less than a complete 360 degree circumference, thereby exposing at least a first and a second surface with an angular gap therebetween; a conical section connected to said generally planar portion, said conical section including a flap located approximately adjacent said angular gap; said flap extending past a remainder of said conical section when said generally planar portion is radially compressed for installation into a firewall such that at least portions of said first and second surfaces are in contact with one another, thereby eliminating said angular gap; wherein said flap is adjustable to accommodate various size wiring harnesses.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The grommet of claim 8 wherein said angular gap is approximately 90 degrees.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
125 words
A method for forming a grommet having a variable diameter for accommodating and protecting various size wiring harnesses passing through a firewall, comprising the steps of: configuring a generally planar member to have a hole therein and less than a complete 360 degree circumference, thereby exposing at least a first and a second surface with a gap therebetween; connecting a conical section to said generally planar member, said conical section being about said hole; forming a flap approximately adjacent gap; radially compressing said generally member so that said first and second surfaces another, thereby forming a complete 360 degree circumference; said radial compression causing flap to overlap a remainder of said conical section, the amount of overlap being adjustable to accommodate various size wiring harnesses.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
125 words
A method for forming a grommet having a variable diameter for accommodating and protecting various size wiring harnesses passing through a firewall, comprising the steps of: configuring a generally planar member to have a hole therein and less than a complete 360 degree circumference, thereby exposing at least a first and a second surface with a gap therebetween; connecting a conical section to said generally planar member, said conical section being about said hole; forming a flap approximately adjacent gap; radially compressing said generally member so that said first and second surfaces another, thereby forming a complete 360 degree circumference; said radial compression causing flap to overlap a remainder of said conical section, the amount of overlap being adjustable to accommodate various size wiring harnesses.
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