Abstract: The embodiment of the invention disclosed herein is directed to a mounting grommet for an electrical heating element used in appliances such as dishwashers and the like. The mounting grommet is formed of a resilient body portion of a size to be forcibly urged through an aperture formed in the bulkhead of the appliance and forming a seal therewith. A neck portion is formed integral with the resilient body portion and has an axial extent substantially equal to the thickness of the bulkhead receiving the grommet. The neck portion is of a diameter substantially to fill the aperture formed in the bulkhead. A head portion is formed integral with the neck portion to overlie the aperture on the side opposite that of the resilient body portion. A passage is formed axially through the body portion, neck portion and head portion to receive the end of a heating element therethrough.

Abstract: A bracket means for supporting at least one heater rod disposed within an open - front housing of an electric radiant heater assembly comprises at least one bracket having an elongate, generally flat, planar brace portion having clip means at opposite ends for removable engagement with the housing. At least one integral support arm located intermediate the ends of the brace portion and disposed normal thereto is provided with an arcuate surface which serves as a seat for the heater rod. The bracket is insertable into the housing through the open front and rotatable to bring the arcuate portion into supporting engagement with the rod and the clips into engagement with the housing. The brace portion is made of a nickel - chrome alloy having spring like characteristics at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: An electric resistance heating element for use in appliances such as dishwashers includes a mounting grommet having a resilient body portion sized to be forcibly urged through an aperture formed in a bulkhead of the appliance. A neck portion formed integral with the resilient body portion has an axial extent substantially equal to the thickness of the bulkhead receiving the grommet and a width to substantially fill the aperture. A head portion formed integral with the neck portion overlies the aperture on the side opposite that of the resilient body portion. A passage is formed axially through the body portion, neck portion and head portion to receive the end of a heating element therethrough. A flared tubular ferrule or conical tubular ferrule is provided at the end of the body portion to receive sealing cement for permanently securing the mounting grommet to the heating element inserted therethrough.