Abstract: Pass through plates comprise a body with an opening between opposed first and second surfaces for accommodating the passage of electrical elements. One or more upper retaining elements project outwardly from the body and are positioned adjacent a body top portion. One or more lower retaining elements project from the body and are positioned adjacent a body bottom portion. The upper and lower retaining elements are each configured to both engage respective top and bottom sections of an opening in an external object, and to engage a backside surface of the external object when installed within the opening to retain the pass through plate for attachment with the external object. The upper and lower retaining elements are positioned to enable movement of the pass through plate from an upward position in the opening to a downward position in the opening for fixed attachment with the external object.

Abstract: A connection device includes a tube that is branched to two passages from a branch portion and includes a first and second branch tubes provided on one end side as a liquid-feeding destination, a first protruding plate that includes, on another end side, first another end edge provided in a direction orthogonal to an axis line of the first branch tube and that is provided so as to protrude from an outer circumference portion of the tube, and a second protruding plate that is provided so as to face the first protruding plate across the tube and protrude in a diameter direction of the tube and that includes, on the other end side, second another end edge provided so as to be orthogonal to an axis line of the second branch tube.

Abstract: An assembly to connect a panel to a support member. The assembly may include a saddle fitting configured to connect to the support member and including first and second plates. A back fitting may be positioned between the second plate of the saddle fitting and a second face of the panel. An index fitting includes a flange that may be positioned between the first plate of the saddle fitting and a first face of the panel, and a boss that extends outward from the flange and through the opening in the panel. The index fitting is wider than the panel and sized to fit within the gap of the saddle fitting with a first end of the index fitting contacting against the first plate and a second end of the index fitting contacting against the second plate. One or more fasteners may connect the saddle fitting to the index fitting.

Abstract: A first housing 10 is arranged in a mounting hole 91 of a panel 90. The first housing 10 includes a base portion 27, a coupling portion 28 located forward of the base portion 27, a linking portion 29 linking between the base portion 27 and the coupling portion 28, and a lock arm 30 projecting rearward toward the base portion 27 from the coupling portion 28. The lock arm 30 has a lock surface 34 to be arranged to contact a front surface of the panel 90. The lock arm 30 and the linking portion 29 are both shaped to be resiliently deformable.

Abstract: Provided in the present application is a sealing plug for sealing a hole in a panel, the sealing plug comprising a collar, a supporting lip, and a sealing lip. The collar has at least one collar recess formed by an upward depression from a lower edge, and the at least one collar recess is located below the collar sealing portion. The supporting lip connecting end is connected to an outer periphery of a lower portion of the collar, the supporting lip has at least one supporting lip recess, of which, extends from the supporting lip connecting end to the supporting end, and is aligned with the at least one collar recess. The sealing lip connecting end is connected to an upper portion of the collar. The sealing plug provided in the present application can be easily inserted into the hole in the panel.

Abstract: A cover member includes: a main body; and a binding member. The main body includes, when viewed from the axial direction, a base area, a first overlap area located on one side, and a second overlap area located on the other side with the base area interposed therebetween. The first overlap area includes a first end part out of the main-body both end parts. The second overlap area includes a second end part out of the main-body both end parts. The base area is formed to be able to change an overlap amount of the first overlap area and the second overlap area. The main-body both end parts are formed from one opening part to the other opening part out of a pair of opening parts that communicate an inside space with the outside.

Abstract: A fastener assembly includes a base which defines a bore which extends through the base. The fastener assembly further includes a receptacle wherein the receptacle includes a sidewall wherein the sidewall defines a channel which extends through the receptacle. The channel extends from a first opening defined by the sidewall to a second opening defined by the sidewall and the sidewall is connected to the base wherein the second opening aligns with the bore of the base. The sidewall of the receptacle defines a vent opening which extends through the sidewall. The receptacle and the base define a flow path through the vent opening of the sidewall, through the channel of the receptacle, through the second opening of the sidewall of the receptacle and through the bore of the base.

Abstract: A fastener for holding together two or more structures. The fastener includes a first bush and a second bush. The first bush includes a hollow shaft having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The first end of the first bush has a first radially-extending protrusion. The second bush includes a hollow shaft having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The first end of the second bush has a second radially-extending protrusion. The second end of the second bush is configured to connect to the second end of the first bush so as to resist separation of the first and second bushes and so as to define an axial hole through the fastener defined by the shaft of the first bush and the shaft of the second bush.

Abstract: An insulated structure includes a wrapper that defines a first aperture. A liner defines a second aperture and is coupled to the wrapper. A negative pressure is maintained between the wrapper and the liner. A drainage assembly extends between the liner and the wrapper and is disposed within the first aperture and the second aperture. The drainage assembly includes a flexible body that has a plurality of flexures, first and second surfaces, and an opening that is defined between the first and second surfaces. The flexible body has at least one notch that is defined on the first surface that extends from a portion of the opening. A drainage tube extends through the opening that is defined by the flexible body and is operably coupled to the flexible body. The drainage tube includes at least one flange disposed within the at least one notch of the flexible body.

Abstract: A grommet for a heat shield may comprise a radially outward surface and a radially inward surface opposite the radially outward surface. A plug opening may be formed in the radially outward surface. An exterior radial surface may extend from the radially outward surface to the radially inward surface. A shield groove may be formed in the exterior radial surface. An inward protrusion may extend radially inward from the radially inward surface.

Abstract: An aft cascade ring includes a first ring portion having a first arc shape and defining a first portion first lug. The aft cascade ring further includes a second ring portion having a second arc shape and defining a second portion first lug, the second ring portion being coupled to the first ring portion such that the first portion first lug and the second portion first lug are aligned.

Abstract: A first grommet includes a first tube-shaped portion for covering the outer periphery of the wire harness, and an expanded tube portion that expands in diameter and extends from the first tube-shaped portion, and at an end portion on the expanded side, has a seal portion into which the peripheral edge of the attachment hole Pa is to be fit. The covering portion protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the first tube-shaped portion in a state of being inclined toward the expanded tube portion in the axial direction of the first tube-shaped portion. Also, a first protruding portion that protrudes outward in the radial direction from the outer peripheral surface of the first tube-shaped portion and is connected to the side surface on the expanded tube portion side in the axial direction of the covering portion is formed between the covering portion and the expanded tube portion.

Abstract: A bolt retainer clip for positioning a fastener and maintaining its alignment within a vehicle body mount. The bolt retainer clip includes a retainer body that has a longitudinal axis, an inside surface, and an outside surface. The inside surface defines a bolt receiving aperture in the retainer body. A plurality of fingers extend into the bolt receiving aperture from the inside surface of the retainer body. A portion of each finger is curved, creating a line contact between the fastener and each finger at a location that is spaced from a terminal end of the finger. Each line contact runs parallel to the longitudinal axis and therefore limits gimbaling movements of the fastener relative to the retainer body.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise: a floor panel for a rotorcraft; one or more puck fasteners in the floor panel, wherein each puck fastener comprises an attachment fitting and a plurality of internal flanges, wherein the plurality of internal flanges within each puck fastener are adjacent; and one or more seating fixtures coupled to the floor panel using the one or more puck fasteners.

Abstract: A fastener assembly is configured to securely couple to a component. The fastener assembly includes a compression-limiting bushing, a fastener coupled to the bushing, and a grommet coupled to the bushing. A clearance gap is defined between one or both of the bushing or the fastener and the grommet. At least a portion of the grommet is configured to move into the clearance gap as the fastener assembly is urged into an opening of the component. The grommet is configured to securely couple to the component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an eyelet (100) for a flexible sheet such as a tarpaulin, canvas, foil or linen, the eyelet (100) forming a generally round loop having a central aperture (1) suitable for receiving a rope. The eyelet (100) comprises a metal body (110) comprising a cylindrical section (119) comprising a first end (111) and a second end (112). The first end (111) is provided with a radially extending first flange (113) extending towards the second end (112). The second end (112) is provided with a radially extending second flange (114) extending towards the first end (111). A partly confined space (115) is formed by the first (113) and second flange (114) and the cylindrical section (119). The eyelet further comprises a plastic body (120) enclosing the metal body (110), whereby the plastic body (120) is securely joined to the metal body (110) due to plastic at least occupying the partly confined space (115).

Abstract: A clamping assembly for supporting a tubular object accessing a through-hole in a panel includes a clamp and a retainer configured to be positioned at least partially around the tubular object on a first side and a second side, respectively, of the through-hole. The clamp and retainer respectively include at least one clamp lock mechanism and at least one retainer lock mechanism configured to move between a respective open position and a respective closed position. The clamp includes at least one clamp hook configured to engage with the at least one retainer hole in the retainer in a snap-fit relation when the clamp and the retainer are in the respective closed position at the first side and second side, respectively, of the through-hole. A method of supporting a tubular object and an aircraft having the clamping assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: An ornament assembly forms a ring hole for a string or a latch through fabric or leather goods. The ornament assembly includes a first body and a second body. The first body includes a first base defining a first through hole at a center of the first base and a first protrusion protruded from a boundary of the first through hole. The second body includes a second base defining a second through hole at a center of the second base and a second protrusion protruded from a boundary of the second through hole. The first protrusion defines an insert groove at a surface which is opposite to the second protrusion. The second protrusion is configured to be inserted into the insert groove to be combined with the first protrusion.

Abstract: A grommet which is configured to cover a periphery of a wire harness includes a panel mounting portion which is configured to be mounted to a panel. The panel mounting portion includes a base portion which is formed in an annular shape, a seal portion which is formed on the base portion and is configured to be in close contact with a surface of the panel, and a groove portion which is formed between the base portion and the seal portion along a peripheral direction of the panel mounting portion. A plurality of reinforcing ribs are configured to connect the base portion and the seal portion and are arranged in the peripheral direction in the groove portion, and the reinforcing ribs are inclined with respect to a mounting direction of the panel mounting portion to the panel.

Abstract: A wire harness grommet is provided. The wire harness grommet includes a main body including a first body, a second body connected to the first body, and an inner wall located between the first body and the second body, an inner tube disposed in a center of the main body wherein the inner tube is configured to receive a wire harness, and a plurality of sound insulation projections on the main body, wherein each sound insulation projection has a tapered reflective surface.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a coupling device. In one example, the coupling device may maintain a position of an accessory component within its mount as one or more bolts are tightened.

Abstract: A bearing element for receiving a stabilizer on a vehicle may include a first elastomer body and a second elastomer body that are of half-shell-shaped design and that are arranged on one another so as to form a receiving passage. The receiving passage may receive a stabilizer rod of the stabilizer. The first and second elastomer bodies can be pressed onto and cohesively attached to the stabilizer rod of the stabilizer such that the stabilizer rod extends through the receiving passage. Further, the inner contour of the receiving passage may be configured so as to deviate from a circular contour.

Abstract: A two-piece grommet assembly is placed on opposite sides of an opening in a panel and secured thereto. The grommet pieces can be identical in construction. One piece of the grommet assembly is placed on a first side of the panel opening and the second piece of the grommet assembly is placed on the opposite side of the opening. They are applied in mirror orientation and thus “sandwich” the panel opening. The pair of grommets are secured within the opening and to each other with one or more grommet assembly cable ties. Each grommet has one or more saddle surfaces to support and retain one or more objects that pass through the grommet assembly. Each object may be secured to at least one grommet piece with a cable tie or similar device. A single piece grommet is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A grommet arranged between a pipe and an outer cover that surrounds a braided member connected to the pipe, the grommet including a body with a pass-through space through which a caulking portion of a caulking ring for caulking the braided member to an end portion of the pipe can move in an axial direction.

Abstract: This fastening system (89), comprises a bushing (27), comprising a main body (33), having an essentially cylindrical shape which defines a main axis (X27) of said bushing, an external collar (39), provided at a proximal axial end (37) of the main body (33), a bore (49), provided through the external collar and the main body, along the main axis, and at least one clamping wing (53), which is provided within a lateral aperture (55) of the main body and is elastically orientable between an outward orientation and an inward orientation relative to the main body, the fastening system comprising a plug (29), which is shaped to be inserted, at least partially, into the bore along the main axis through the external collar, wherein the plug (29) is shaped to force the clamping wing (53) into the outward orientation when said plug is inserted in the bore (49).

Abstract: A vibration damping assembly for use with an automotive vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a bracket having a C-shaped receptacle, a component such as an air cleaner housing having an integrally-formed, grommet-holding cylindrical post extending therefrom attached to the bracket, and a spool-shaped isolator mounting grommet attached to the post. The post includes a proximal end integrally attached to the component and a distal end. The distal end includes at least one integrally-formed retention barb and preferably includes two spaced-apart and integrally-formed barbs. The post includes an attachment end attached to the component and an unattached end opposite the attachment end. The barbs are formed on the unattached end. Each barb includes an upper edge extending beyond the unattached end of the post. Each barb includes a ramped, grommet-passing surface. The spool-shaped isolator mounting grommet may be formed from materials such as TPO, TPE, AEM, ECO, and EPDM.

Abstract: A slide rail mechanism includes a slide rail and a bracket device. The bracket device is arranged to the slide rail. Wherein one of the slide rail and the bracket device includes a structure feature for communicating with two opposite sides of the slide rail mechanism.

Abstract: A grommet includes a tube; and a flange that has a greater diameter than the tube, the flange having an inner end that is located on an inner side in a radial direction and that is coupled to one end of the tube, wherein: the inner end of the flange is formed so as to bulge outward in a radial direction relative to an outer circumferential surface of the tube, and has an outer surface that faces toward the tube and an inner circumferential surface that is located on the opposite side of the outer surface, and faces toward an internal space of the flange, and a connection between the one end of the tube and the inner end of the flange is provided with a recess that is recessed in a direction from the outer surface of the inner end to the inner circumferential surface of the inner end.

Abstract: A plug connector is provided which has a base body and a slide element, wherein the base body has a plug side and a connection side, wherein the plug connector forms a plug axis which extends from the plug side to the connection side through plug the connector, wherein the slide element surrounds the base body and is arranged on the same to be movable along the plug axis. The connector additionally has a securing element, wherein the securing element is arranged between the slide element and the connection side of the plug connector, and wherein the securing element is arranged on the base body to be movable between an open position and a locked position.

Abstract: Provided is a grommet with high durability against bending and a grommet-equipped wire. A wire can be inserted in a grommet. The grommet includes a first fixing portion to be fixed to a door panel, a second fixing portion to be fixed to a vehicle panel, and a connecting portion that is elastically deformable and that connects the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion to each other. In this grommet, in a closed state in which the door panel is closed relative to the vehicle panel, an intermediate portion of the connecting portion hangs down to a level that is lower than levels of opposite end portions of the connecting portion. Accordingly, when the door is opened, the vehicle panel and the door panel are separated from each other, and the intermediate portion of the connecting portion is thereby lifted.

Abstract: A cord-securing mechanism includes a base portion, an aperture, and a cord-securing portion coupled to the base portion. The cord-securing portion includes at least a pair of cord-retaining surfaces that oppose one another and are spaced apart by a cord-receiving slot. When used in combination with a cord, the cord-securing mechanism may assist with setting a position of the cord and with impeding the cord from returning to a default position.

Abstract: An aerial terminal for optical fiber communication comprises at least one feeder port and a plurality of distribution ports, each distribution port comprising a flexible port having a seal, a press-in element and a clip, the aerial terminal being configured to receive a fiber through the at least one feeder port and to output a plurality of fibers through the plurality of distribution ports. Embodiments may comprise stackable loose tube fiber splice chips having a plurality of lower slots and a plurality of upper slots stacked on the plurality of lower slots.

Abstract: A through hole is provided in an insulating member. A bus bar is provided in the insulating member and constructed to electrically connect adjacent modules to each other when the insulating member is attached to a fixing member. A fastening bolt fastens the insulating member to the fixing member by being coupled to a nut through the through hole. A nut is provided in the through hole, and the through hole is provided to extend toward the fixing member when the insulating member is attached to the fixing member.

Abstract: To achieve high waterproofness, a grommet that is attached so as to cover a shield pipe and a corrugated tube so as to bridge therebetween includes a pipe-side end portion that is formed in a tubular shape capable of being sealingly connected to an outer circumferential side of the pipe, and a corrugated-side end portion that is formed in a tubular shape capable of being sealingly connected to an outer circumferential side of the corrugated tube. A plurality of sealing lips that closely contact to an outer surface of the shield pipe are formed on an inner surface of the pipe-side end portion. The sealing lips are disposed inside and outside a width region W that is fastened by a fastening band disposed on an outer surface of the pipe-side end portion.

Abstract: A grommet is provided with a small-diameter tubular portion that is fixated to an outer circumferential surface of a wire harness, a large-diameter tubular portion that is fixated to a through-hole of a fixed member, and an increasing-diameter tubular portion that connects the small-diameter tubular portion and the large-diameter tubular portion. The increasing-diameter tubular portion includes a small-diameter tubular portion-side end portion provided isolated from the small-diameter tubular portion on the outer circumference side of the small-diameter tubular portion, and a flexible connecting portion connecting an inner circumferential surface of the increasing-diameter tubular portion to the small-diameter tubular portion.

Abstract: A grommet includes an inner side harness insertion portion extending toward an inner side of a vehicle, an outer side harness insertion portion extending toward an outer side of the vehicle, a lip mountain base integrated with the inner side harness insertion portion, a lip mountain integrated with the lip mountain base, a panel abutment portion abutting on a periphery of the through hole in an outer side surface of a vehicle body panel, a connection portion connecting the lip mountain and the panel abutment portion, a work unit formed across the outer side harness insertion portion and the panel abutment portion, and a work pressing portion integrated with the outer side harness insertion portion and the work unit. A plurality of recesses are formed between facing surfaces of the work pressing portion and radially arranged about a central axis of the outer side harness insertion portion.

Abstract: An appliance knob stabilization device includes a bushing defining a first passage receiving an appliance knob shaft of an appliance knob therein. The device includes a flange having a radially extending first surface with the bushing being integral therewith and extending axially therefrom. The first surface of the flange is mountable behind a front panel of an appliance such that the bushing extends outwardly through an opening defined in the front panel. The flange defines a second passage receiving an appliance shaft operably engaged with an actuatable component in the appliance. The first passage and the second passage cooperate to form a continuous passage. The appliance knob shaft engages the appliance shaft along the continuous passage to reduce lateral movement of the appliance knob perpendicularly to the appliance shaft during rotational actuation of the actuatable component by the appliance knob. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for the vacuum-tight leading of an electric line through a high barrier film. The apparatus comprises a hollow pipe 1 having a collar 2 projecting therefrom; a high barrier film 3 having a passage hole 4 through which the hollow pipe 1 runs; and a pressing element 5 that is arranged at the side of the high barrier film 3 that is remote from the collar 2, and that urges the high barrier film 3 toward the collar 2, with the high barrier film 3 being arranged between the collar 2 of the hollow pipe 1 and the pressing element 5. The apparatus is furthermore characterized in that an electric line runs in the hollow pipe 1 that leads from the one side of the high barrier film 3 to the other side and in that a sealant is present in the hollow pipe 1 for the vacuum-tight closing of the hollow pipe 1.

Abstract: A fastener assembly is configured to securely couple to a component. The fastener assembly includes at least one bushing, a first grommet that is coupled to the bushing(s), and a second grommet that is coupled to the bushing(s). The first grommet and the second grommet are configured to securely retain the component therebetween.

Abstract: A grommet (1) including a body portion (3) dividing an inside and an outside of a mounting member, an electric wire insertion portion (7) extending from the body portion (3) toward the outside of the mounting member and configured to insert an electric wire, a seal portion (9) provided at an end of the electric wire insertion portion (7) to be in close contact with an outer circumference of the electric wire, and a protective portion (11) disposed on the electric wire insertion portion (7) and configured to extend along the electric wire insertion portion (7) and to cover an outer circumference of the electric wire exposed from the seal portion (9).

Abstract: A grommet is formed by integrally fitting a substantially annular flange of a grommet interior to a substantially annular flange fitting groove of a grommet exterior. The grommet exterior includes a large-diameter cylindrical portion in which the flange fitting groove is formed inside, an anti-rotation rib that projects from the flange fitting groove toward inside of the large-diameter cylindrical portion, and a first reduced-diameter cylindrical portion that is provided on an attachment side of the grommet interior to the large-diameter cylindrical portion and that has a diameter smaller than that of the large-diameter cylindrical portion. The flange of the grommet interior is provided with a notch portion into which the anti-rotation rib is fitted. Further, the first reduced-diameter cylindrical portion includes a protrusion on the outer surface thereof that indicates the position of the anti-rotation rib.

Abstract: A wire routing member includes a cylindrical main body that is arranged at an end of an exterior cladding member collectively covering a plurality of wires. Partitioning walls that partition routing spaces for the respective wires are provided inside the main body, each partitioning wall projecting in a cantilever shape radially inward from an inner circumferential surface of the main body. The routing spaces are continuous with each other via a space at which inner ends of the partitioning walls face each other, such that the wires can pass through the space at which the inner ends of the partitioning walls face each other. The main body includes a split groove through which the wires can be inserted into one of the plurality of routing spaces.

Abstract: A plastic component has a connecting element that includes an attachment portion protruding at least in part from the plastic component as well as an anchoring portion, by which the connecting element is releasably connected to the plastic component and which has a smaller cross-sectional diameter than the attachment portion.

Abstract: An assembly includes a first part made of composite material and a second part, which parts are held one against the other by at least one fastener system having a fastener element with a head from which there extends a shank. The fastener system further includes a bushing, the bushing including a collar presenting an inside face and an outside face of conical shape. The head of the fastener element bears against the inside face of the collar, while the outside face of the collar bears against a countersink formed in the first part.

Abstract: A closure (100/200) protects telecommunications circuitry from water and dust. The closure (100/200) includes a base (128) that has a sidewall (134) that extends upwardly from a bottom (118), and the sidewall (134) has at least one cable port (122/222). The closure (100/200) also includes a cover (126) that attaches to the base (128) to close an interior (130) of the closure (100/200). Further, a galvanic anode (124) is removably secured to the sidewall (134) of the base (128) of the closure (100/200) and electronic circuitry (132) is disposed within the interior (130) of the closure (100/200). The electronic circuitry (132) is active electronic circuitry.

Abstract: A locking grommet system includes threaded-tube, locking-collar, and cover-plate. Locking grommet system is configured to penetrate a wall such that a user may pass objects through the wall penetration. Threaded-tube includes first-edge, second-edge, inside-surface, and outside-surface. Outside-surface includes male threads, and first-edge includes a lip. The lip is configured to contact a first-wall-surface. Cover plate is insertable into first-edge and configured to decrease the size of the opening of threaded-tube. Threaded-tube includes at least two tabs on inside-surface configured to provide user with a mechanism to rotate the threaded-tube in relation to the locking-collar. Locking-collar is cylindrical and includes collar-body and locking-tabs. The collar body includes front-edge, rear-edge, interior-surface, and exterior-surface.

Abstract: Systems are provided for a fairlead, and in particular to a hawse fairlead. In one example, the fairlead may include a wear insert positioned within a first opening of a fairlead frame configured to guide a rope and/or cable. The wear insert may be constructed from a denser material than the frame.

Abstract: Described herein are securing devices configured to hold one object to another. In some embodiments the securing devices are specifically configured to connect an umbrella to a table. The securing devices can comprise a base component configured to receive a first object and one or more support components configured to connect the base component, and thus the first object, to a second object.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a housing configured to be mated with a mating connector along a mating direction, a shell made of a metal material and enclosing the housing, and a slide cam made of a metal material and slidable with respect to the housing and the shell in a sliding direction perpendicular to the mating direction. The slide cam has a cam portion guiding the mating connector along the mating direction, a first elastic portion configured to be pressed against a metal region of the mating connector, and a second elastic portion integrally formed in a single piece with the cam portion and the first elastic portion and configured to be pressed against a predetermined region of the shell.

Abstract: A grommet configured to provide support for a cable exiting of a housing is presented herein. The grommet has a generally elongate shape extending along a longitudinal axis. The grommet includes a sealing part configured to interact with an inner wall of an exit point of the housing, a sleeve arranged around the longitudinal axis and configured to be arranged outside of the housing to act as a cable relief on the outside of the housing, the sealing part, and one or more reinforcement members provided in a transition region between the sealing part and the sleeve. An electronic member including an electric cable connected to an electronic component present within the housing of the electronic member and the grommet as well as a method of the forming grommet is also presented.