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Slotted grommet and assembly

US9199586B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 2012
Grant dateDec 1, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A grommet for securing a tube includes an oval hole having a wide portion and a narrow portion, a recess located between upper and lower shoulders surrounding the hole, an inclined surface to guide the grommet into a mounting hole, and a lower surface that can be engaged by a connector on the tube.

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