Grommet with deformable seal
US10840632B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/26
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A panel mounting portion of a grommet includes an annular shaped base portion, a seal portion formed on the base portion, and a groove portion formed between the base portion and the seal portion. The seal portion includes a support portion extending forward from the base portion in a mounting direction to the panel, an extension portion extending outward from the support portion in a radial direction, a lip portion formed on the extension portion such that the lip portion protrudes forward in the mounting direction, and a thin portion formed at a middle portion of the support portion in the mounting direction. The panel mounting portion is pressed against the panel, so that the support portion is elastically deformed at the thin portion. And, the lip portion is in close contact with the panel in a state of protruding forward in the mounting direction.
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