Grommet

Details Grommet Grommet

1996-08-09

1997-12-30

Mah, Chuck Y.

Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,

Bushing

16 25, 174152G, F16L 500

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057016348

ABSTRACT:
A grommet (1) is provided for sealing an opening in a panel, through which at least one cable passes, comprising a tapered hollow body which sealingly engages the cable at least at a first end (10) and the edge of the opening via a groove (30) formed on a second end (20), wherein at least one means for reducing stiffness, in particular a recess (12, 14, 16) is provided on an inner surface (5) and/or on an outer surface (6) of the hollow body, so that elastic deformation of the grommet (1), in particular of its second end (2) is facilitated.

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