Abstract: Anti-skid protrusions 26 and 27 are formed on the inside of a rubber boot 20 which fits on the smooth external surface of an electrical connector housing 10. Since the connector housing 10 has no molded supports for the boot, production cost is reduced.

Abstract: The invention concerns a bushing device (12) designed to be fitted through a hole in a wall including a body (20) and a cover (18) each adapted to be disposed on one side of the wall and rod and connection (14, 16) for connecting the body (20) and the cover (18) to grip said wall between them, the body (20) and the cover (18) including aligned passages (22, 47) adapted to receive a conductive rod (14). The cover (18) includes an inner core (44) delimiting the passage (47) for receiving the rod (14) and an outer sheath (46) covering the lateral wall of the inner core (44), the inner core (44) and the outer sheath (46) being made of different materials.

Abstract: A sealing arrangement relating to cable and pipe lead-throughs that extend through a wall. The arrangement includes a frame and one or more modules made from a compressible material and including an axially-extending channel through which a cable or a pipe is adapted to pass in sealing abutment with respective module channels. The frame includes one or more modules that are mounted within and sealed relative to the frame, and also includes a first part and a second part, each provided with a respective opening, intended to be fitted on both sides of a wall in which an opening has been formed. A third frame part in the form of a body formed from a compressible material, such as rubber, and having an opening that has generally the same size as the openings in the respective first and second frame parts, is positioned between the first frame and second frame parts, wherein the third frame part accommodates the modules.

Abstract: An improved snap-in connector incorporating a liner or insert for the outbound end of the snap-in connector that comprises a generally cylindrical body having an outer periphery and inbound and outbound ends is described. The insert includes at least two, preferably three and most preferably four tabs that extend outwardly from the outer periphery of the inbound end and engage cast-in recesses in the inner periphery the outbound end of the snap-in connector. Also extending outwardly from the outer periphery of the liner or insert at points between the inbound and outbound ends of the liner or insert, and radially offset from the first set of tabs, is a second set of tabs, and preferably four in number that engage the outermost outbound end surface of the snap-in connector.

Abstract: Electrically conductive sealing elements include a resilient grommet portion and an electrically conductive portion imbedded in a portion of the grommet so as to provide EMI protection and/or an electrically conductive path from a workpiece to a panel into which the grommet can be inserted.

Abstract: A snap in locking cable connector is composed of two mating pieces that snap together and provide a connector for armored or metal clad electrical conductors. One piece includes a member including a smooth outer cylindrical section having an inner diameter that may accommodate a spring steel adaptor with flanges to hold the spring steel adaptor in place. The spring steel adaptor is used in conjunction with an electrical junction box to fix the location of the locking cable connector with respect to the junction box. Another piece includes a spring steel locking ring provided to receive an armored cable and lock into the member. The spring steel locking ring has tangs allowing unidirectional insertion into the member and restricting withdrawal motion from the member. The spring steel locking ring also includes oppositely directed tangs to permit reception of the armored cable in one direction and restrict its movement in the reverse direction.

Abstract: A dash mat for blocking the transfer of sound from the vehicle engine compartment, through the firewall, and into the passenger compartment. The dash mat comprising a planar sheet having a pair of opposed doors aligned with an opening in the firewall through which passes a vehicle accessory. The doors move between an open position, where the vehicle accessory can be passed through, and a closed position, where the doors seal the vehicle accessory relative to the planar sheet.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a wire sealing system including a two piece plastic part having a tapered end, and a bushing wrapping an incoming wire and locked within a cover to provide a secure seal for the wire.

Abstract: An electrical wire and box connector (10) removably insertable into an opening of a standard electrical box functioning to hold electrical wire therein. The electrical wire and box connector (10) having a housing cylinder (12) which has a housing cylinder front (12F) connected to a housing cylinder rear (12R) by a housing cylinder middle (12M) having a housing cylinder middle front valley (12MF) and a housing cylinder middle center ridge (12MC) which is positioned adjacent to a rear of the housing cylinder middle front valley (12MF). The housing cylinder middle front valley (12MF) has a diameter similar to a diameter of the opening in the electrical box. The housing cylinder middle center ridge (12MC) has a diameter larger than to the diameter of the opening in the electrical box. The electrical wire and box connector (10) further has a wire holder (14) movably mounted within the housing cylinder (12).

Abstract: A bushing (20) is placed in an aperture in an electrical box. Placement of a plurality of plugs (40) in the bushing leaves a plurality of interstices (30) through which wires may enter the electrical box. Interstices are selected to allow wires to feed straight into their connection point from outside the electrical box.

Abstract: A grommet used with flat flexible cable provides a seal between an inner compartment of an automobile and an exterior environment. This simplifies the use of flat flexible cable in automobile wiring harness assemblies. In another aspect of this invention, a cable connector assembly for joining an end of the cable includes a closed cell foam seal to provide a water-tight seal between the cable, the terminals and the exterior environment.

Abstract: A waterproofing member for a wire harness connecting portion of a motor for driving a window regulator of a vehicle is constructed such that it includes an opening being provided at each axial direction end portion of the waterproofing member, a mounting portion provided at one of the axial direction end portions of the waterproofing member, and fixed to the wire harness connecting portion so as to seal the wire harness connecting portion; a press-fit portion provided at the other of the axial direction end portions of the waterproofing member, and press-fit against a peripheral wall of the through-hole of the door panel so as to seal the through-hole; and further includes an elastic portion which is formed at an axial direction intermediate portion between the mounting portion and the press-fit portion and is formed so as to be elastically deformable along an axial direction of the waterproofing member, which elastic portion being able to change relative positions of the mounting portion and the press-fit po

Abstract: A grommet having a mounting hole (20) extending through a wall portion (17) of an electric connection box (15) made of a conductive metal plate, a grommet (21) in which an engaging groove (24) engaging with the mounting hole (20) is formed on an outer peripheral surface of a body portion made of an elastic member having a high insulation performance and a bus bar insertion hole (23) is formed in the body portion (22) so as to be mounted to the electric connection box (15) by engaging the engaging groove (24) with the mounting hole (20), and a connection bus bar (18) extending through the bus bar insertion hole (23) so as to be held by the grommet (21) and connected to a circuit end bus bar disposed within the electric connection box (15).

Abstract: A strain relief mechanism for securing a cable that runs through a knockout portion disposed on the surface of a building entrance terminal is provided. The mechanism utilizes two or more brackets, where each bracket has a mounting and a clamping end. The mounting ends are fixedly securely to the inner surface of the building entrance terminal at a distance away from the knockout portion. The clamping portions are rotatable to constrain the circumference of the cable that is inserted into the building entrance terminal. A cable tie may be utilized for further constraining the clamping ends of the brackets about the cable.

Abstract: Disclosed is apparatus for mounting a cable within an electronics enclosure, such as a network interface unit, which includes a splice chamber. A recessed portion is formed in one surface of the chamber, and a tie bar is formed across the recessed portion to provide a gap. A tie wrap is threaded through the gap and tightened around the cable to secure it to the surface. A grommet can also be mounted at the opening to the chamber. The grommet is made of a compliant material which has a series of perforations defining a plurality of non-concentric circles, and a series of perforations defining radial lines. A number of circles can be removed approximating the diameter of the cable, and segments formed by the radial lines can be used as flaps to prevent dust or other undesirable material from entering the chamber.

Abstract: A grommet is provided to securely prevent a wire group from being exposed to water when it is arranged in a water exposure area in a vehicle and while being divided into two or more wire bundles. The grommet includes a conical large diameter portion 12 is provided at one end 11a of a cylindrical main tube 11 made of rubber or elastomer. The other end 11b of the main tube 11 is closed. Two cylindrical branch tubes 13, 14 project from the side surface of the main tube 11 in a direction substantially normal to the longitudinal direction of the main tube 11, and conical large diameter portions 13a, 14a are provided at the leading ends of the branch tubes 13, 14. Furthermore the present invention relates to a method for arranging such a grommet and an use thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for covering an opening in a cabinet for housing electronic devices includes a grommet for covering the opening in the cabinet. A plurality of slits are formed in the grommet defining a plurality of flexible tab portions to allow one or more cables to pass through the grommet. The plurality of slits include at least one longitudinally oriented slit and a plurality of transversely oriented slits which intersect the longitudinally oriented slit.

Abstract: A watertight grommet for a wire harness including a core made up of a pair of complementary semi cylinders which are placed together to form a complete cylinder surrounding the harness. The harness extends through the bore of the complete cylinder and is tightly retained thereby in a watertight matter. There is an enlarged inner diameter of the bore near the front end, thus forming a gap between the harness and the inner surface of the bore wherein a sealant is introduced. A cylindrical sleeve is drawn over the outside of the core to complete the seal. The latter can have a groove therein for mounting on a separator.

Abstract: A device for guiding cables or lines through walls, having a body having two mating parts, means for connecting the body to a wall surface, at least one passage through said body, the passage having an inlet and an outlet with the latter adapted to face a wall, a member at least partially substantially tightly disposed within the inlet, the member having a stress relief portion which can contact the circumference of a cable within the member.

Abstract: A grommet assembly has a main grommet body including first and second surfaces opposite one another. The first surface includes a sealing portion. An elastic pressing member operatively associated with the main grommet body applies a pressing force to the second surface. The elastic pressing member may attach to brackets provided on an exterior wall of a vehicle, e.g., an automobile. The grommet assembly may include a rigid plate member disposed between the elastic pressing member and main grommet body. The grommet assembly may include structure for substantially preventing relative rotation between the main grommet body and the elastic pressing member, structure for uniformly distributing the pressing force from the elastic pressing member to the main grommet body, and structure for supporting the elastic member in substantial alignment with the grommet body prior to assembly.

Abstract: A waterproof structure for an electrical wiring instrument includes electrical wires, a housing, an upper cover and rubbery elastic members resulting from a pair of rubbery elastic materials. The housing has a cover portion formed on an end of the housing and provided with first accommodation grooves for accommodating the electrical wires. Each of the first accommodation grooves is defined by a pair of first ribs parallel to each other. The upper cover has second accommodation grooves formed for accommodating the electrical wires. Each of the second accommodation grooves is defined by a pair of second ribs parallel to each other. In assembling, after accommodating the wires in the first accommodation grooves, the wires are interposed between the pair of rubbery elastic materials in the form of sheets. Then, the upper cover is laid on the cover portion and subsequently subjected to ultrasonic oscillation under pressure.

Abstract: A sealing device for a cavity into which a wire is inserted, the sealing device including an elastic sealing member which sealingly engages the inner surface of the cavity and the outer surface of the wire so as to prevent entrance of water into the cavity, and a rigid retainer associated with the sealing member and engaging the cavity so that, when the wire is bent transversely, deformation of the sealing member is substantially prevented and the integrity of the seal is maintained. This sealing device reliably prevents entrance of water, even if water is sprayed thereon at high pressure.

Abstract: In a lead wire guiding structure applied to a motor actuator, a case member holding lead wires, electric connecting portions and the like has a through hole from which the lead wires protrude, and a notch. Further, a cover for covering the case member has a guide wall. The guide wall forms an opening along with the notch of the case member, and simultaneously bends the lead wires protruding from the through hole so that the lead wires are received in the notch of the cover. Accordingly, the lead wires can protrude outside through the opening in a required direction.

Abstract: The high pressure seal is for use with submersible electric pumps employed in water treatment apparatus and with any other electrical device used under similar conditions. The high pressure seal provides a device for closing an opening in a wall of a housing containing high pressure water and for sealing around wires extending through the opening. The high pressure seal includes a hollow fitting for engaging within the opening in the housing, an insert having a number of bores extending through the insert for receiving the wires, and seal enhancing means including raised protrusions arranged internal to and annularly around each bore for sealing around the wires. The high pressure seal may alternatively include a solid fitting for engaging within the opening in the housing, a number of bores extending through the fitting for receiving the wires, and a ring shaped insert arranged in an annular groove arranged around each bore for sealing around the wires.

Abstract: A housing assembly (20) for protecting electronic components. An enclosure (21) is open at one end (22). Electronic components are housed in the enclosure. A bung member (25) is insertable into the open end of the enclosure to seal the enclosure. The member defines a channel (27) and a spreader element (28) is insertable into the channel. The spreader element is formed to cause the bung member to expand upon insertion of the spreader to seal the enclosure against moisture and contaminants.

Abstract: A capillary action preventor (CAP) for separating water and other liquids from a bundle of wires has a body and a cover of plastic construction that are attached to each other by a flexible plastic hinge. The body is generally bulb shaped and has an open channel at each longitudinal end that is reduced in height and width in comparison to a midsection of the body. Each channel has a pair of flexible cantilevered fingers at the top for holding a portion of a bundle of electrical wires that passes through the CAP. The body includes a comb-like structure comprising a plurality of laterally spaced, relatively stiff, vertical fingers at its midsection for separating the electrical wires. The electrical wires are supported on a plurality of narrow transverse baffles that define a sump area between the channels for the collection of water and other liquids dripping from the electrical wires. The sump area includes a drain tube.

Abstract: The waterproof rubber tap is a cylindrical waterproof rubber tap structured such that, when an electric wire is inserted through the inner peripheral portion thereof and it is inserted together with the inserted electric wire into an electric wire insertion passage formed in a connector housing, it can seal, that is, can prevent water from getting into between the electric wire and electric wire insertion passage. The waterproof rubber tap includes, on the outer periphery of the opposite end portion to the insertion side thereof, a tapered sealing annular projecting portion having an outside diameter increasing toward the opposite direction to the insertion direction thereof. The tapered sealing annular projecting portion also includes an end portion having an outside diameter greater than the inside diameter of the electric wire insertion passage.

Abstract: A sealing apparatus for sealing an end of an enclosure having an opening for passing an elongate object, such as a cable, therethrough is disclosed. The sealing apparatus includes a sealing device with a port through the sealing device. The sealing device is configured so as to be placed within an end of the enclosure and in sealing engagement with an inner surface of the enclosure. An adaptor is further disclosed which is configured to be inserted within the port of the sealing device. An opening is provided in the adaptor for receiving the elongate object to be passed into the enclosure. The adaptor further includes a first compressing part and a second compressing part longitudinally offset from the first compressing part with a sealant disposed between the compressing parts. A driver in the sealing device is operatively connected to the compressing parts to position the compressing parts in longitudinally movable positions relative to each other.

Abstract: A grommet which passes through and is held by a hole formed in a panel includes a grommet portion and a silencer. The grommet portion is made of an elastic material, and has a large diameter portion having a rib portion, a small diameter portion, and an opening penetrating the large diameter portion and the small diameter portion. The silencer includes a noise insulating portion made of a hard noise insulating material, a front end portion of the noise insulating portion being inserted into the grommet portion, a recess portion for engaging the rib portion formed on the noise insulating portion, and a noise absorbing portion made of a soft noise absorbing material. The noise insulating portion and the noise absorbing portion are integrally formed, and a wire insertion hole is formed so as to penetrate the noise insulating portion and the noise absorbing portion.

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.

Abstract: An improvement for a cable terminal which includes a terminal carrier 1 and a terminal clamp 12 tracked in the carrier where a flexible locking tooth 8 on the terminal carrier 1 works in conjunction with a toothed rack 24 on the terminal clamp 12. In this improvement the terminal carrier 1 is in the form of a hollow cylinder or cuboid whose upper edge includes two opposed grooves 2, 3 to accommodate a cable, and the terminal clamp 12 includes a clamping rib 19, 20, 19a, 20a which acts on the cable from above and/or laterally, centrally to the grooves, and which can be axially displaced and locked.

Abstract: A plug cap freely mountable on or removable from an elongated bore, especially for a spark plug in internal combustion engines or the like. The plug cap is provided with a rain cover, seal, and a pipe-holding portion. The latter has, on its internal face, a circular groove and a plurality of protrusions projecting radially inwardly. These grooves and protrusions, and the deflection thereof on insertion into the bore, give elasticity to the seal and to the pipe-holding portion. When the plug cap is pressed into the bore, there is no curling up of the pipe-holding portion, thereby ensuring a reliable seal. After insertion, the protrusions of the pipe-holding portion, which are formed integrally with the seal, are pressed against the external face of the ignition pipe, so that the latter can be held more reliably.

Abstract: Embodiments of restraining grommets for use with protective cowling of marine outboard drives through which various flexible elements such as control cables and hoses extend. The restraining grommet is formed with at least two openings made up of multi-part sections and at least one of which is slitted so as to permit ease of insertion and removal of the flexible element without kinking of them.

Abstract: A construction for and a method of waterproofing a group of wires of a wiring harness inserted through a tubular member, the construction including: a tube which has a closed distal end portion and an open rear end and is formed, in the vicinity of the closed distal end portion, with a number of pores; the tube being disposed at a substantially central portion of the wires of the wiring harness; and pourable sealing compound which is injected into the tube from the open rear end and is extruded from the pores of the closed distal end portion so as to be filled into gaps among the wires of the wiring harness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved grommet for protecting wires and tubes that must be placed thru apertures in building panels or studs made of steel or the like. The grommet disclosed here includes a single piece, soft plastic body having any configuration, (e.g. polygonal, round, oval, semi-circle, or even polygonal with curved edges) which is flanged along its periphery. On one side of the outer surface of grommet body's wall are arranged one or more protruding, male nubs which securely hold, in the gap formed between the wall flange and said male nubs, the rims of the aperture in a metal stud.

Abstract: An environmentally sealed electrical connector for use with a load cell block. The connector includes a jacketed cable that extends through a pliable connector block. The connector block is injection molded directly around the cable to insure an environmental seal between the cable and the connector block. The connector block includes a cylindrical protrusion that extends downwardly into a passageway in the load cell block. A double-sided adhesive gasket is located between the load cell block and the connector to help form an environmental seal between the connector and the load cell block and to help attach the connector to the load cell block. The connector is attached to the load cell block using four fasteners that extend through a stiff pressure plate, the connector, and are received by holes in the side of the load cell. As the fasteners are tightened, a force is placed on the pressure plate, which in turn compresses the connector block into the load cell block, establishing an environmental seal.

Abstract: A sleeve head for a cable sleeve has a plurality of conically-shaped cable introduction openings which are divided in a longitudinal direction and receive conical seal elements. The sleeve head is composed of a central part and a corresponding annular part, wherein each of the cable introduction openings are arranged in a parting surface between the two parts. The parting line between the central part and the annular part can, for example, be carried out in a polygon shape with the cable introduction openings being arranged in the corners of this shape. Expediently, a single coherent-shaped seal part is employed which has both annular seal elements for each of the cable introduction openings and a sealing insert that extends between the cable introduction openings.

Abstract: A rubber plug for a water-proof connector has an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder. The rubber plug into which an electrical wire inserted and which is inserted into a cylindrical structure of the water-proof connector sealingly closes the gap between the electrical wire and the cylindrical structure. The inner cylinder is provided at a portion which is positioned near the opening of the cylindrical structure of the water-proof connector, for sealingly closing a gap between the electrical cylinder and the inner cylinder. The outer cylinder has an annular groove, and is provided outside the inner cylinder at the portion in such a manner that the outer cylinder surrounds said inner cylinder through the annular groove for closing a gap between the inner cylindrical surface of the cylindrical structure and the outer cylinder.

Abstract: A wire harness grommet has a funnel-like shape having a wire-passing tubular portion of a small diameter, and a partition wall-mounting portion extending from the tubular portion. The bonding between a filler layer, which is provided in a hollow portion of the funnel-shaped portion, and an inner wall surface is enhanced to thereby prevent the separation of the filler layer. Removal of the grommet from a mold can be effected satisfactorily. The inner wall surface is in the form of tiling in which flat plateaus are densely arranged and spaced from one another by joint grooves, so that the inner wall surface serves as a separation prevention surface.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cable introduction seal, having a conically fashioned annular seal of elastic material pressed against the likewise conically fashioned introduction opening. The pressing of the annular seal ensues with the assistance of a pressure element in axial direction. The annular seal is preferably provided with a longitudinally proceeding slot, so that it can also be employed on uncut cables.

Abstract: A grommet including a hollow shell, a hollow retaining section, and a hollow member, the shell having a shell opening at a first end and a reduced diameter opening at a second end, and in communication with the retaining section at the second end. There is an insertion hole and a member wall, extending from said insertion hole in a direction away from the first end and toward the second end, which terminates at the inner wall of the shell. The member is in communication with said retaining section. A filler opening is provided in the member wall, and filler walls extend from the member and form a filler inlet in communication with the filler opening. The filler inlet can receive the filler which flows through the filler opening into the member and surrounds at least one elongated, generally cylindrical object located within the member and the retaining section.

Abstract: A grommet having a groove that corresponds in size to a hole in a wall, and a boot extending from the grommet in the shape of a nipple which forms an outer wall. The grommet also includes an inner wall that extends radially inwardly in the same plane as the wall to which the grommet is mounted, the inner wall defining an aperture through which the wire or bundle of wires passes. The outer wall and inner wall define a chamber for collecting water that enters the inside of the boot. The outer wall further defines a slot through which the collected water drains to remove the water from the inside of the boot.

Abstract: A grommet, to be installed on a wire harness penetrating through two panels, comprising: a first member (11) and a second member (12), wherein the wire portion (21) is inserted into the large-diameter portion (15), the rib (22) is brought into contact with the stepped portion (16), and the cut-out portion (17) is engaged by the locking projections (23, 24) by adjusting the lengthwise and circumferential directions of the wire portions (14) and (21), so as to connect the wire portion (14) of the first member (11) and the wire portion (21) of second member (12) with each other.

Abstract: This invention relates to electrical connectors, specifically to an electrical connector that is easy to insert into a hole or knock-out of an electrical junction box. Design of the connector provides for positive fixture of the connector in the box once non-metallic sheathed cable, either oval or circular in cross-directional shape, is inserted through the connector, thus preventing the cable from being withdrawn. The C-shaped one piece connector of this disclosure contains an integral hinge, a cutout area, and a necked down area on the top flange to provide for easy flexing about the central insertion axis and therefore easy insertion into an electrical junction box. The jaws of the electrical connector are designed such that a positive bite or grip is applied to an oval or circular non-metallic sheathed cable as tension is applied on said cable to attempt to remove it from said electrical enclosure.

Abstract: A control cabinet with an open bottom, which is enclosed by legs of a frame and can be closed off by individual bottom plates which can be placed side-by-side. The individual bottom plates rest with their short sides on a support shoulder of the facing frame legs and are connected with these frame legs. The bottom plates have an edge that is twice bent along at least one long side, wherein sealing strips seal the abutting long sides of adjacent bottom plates and where cables are introduced through cutouts in the bottom. Individual insertion and assured sealing of the individual cables, together with extensive adaptation and expansion possibilities is achieved with at least a portion of the bottom plates having cutouts spaced along the long side with the edge. Cable bushings which have stepped, offset bushing pieces with different interior diameters are insertable into the cutouts.

Abstract: A clamp for use both with sheet metal and softer structural members of a building such as plasterboard or wood to support a pipe or conduit in different size openings through the members, including an exterior tapered surface having helical threads to facilitate screwing of the tapered surface into such different size openings, and a central passage for the conduit. The clamp has a gap through one side along its entire length to permit the clamp to be opened to fit over a pipe or conduit. Diametrically opposite the gap is an internal slot which reduces the cross-section of the clamp to form a hinge. The clamp may also include an oppositely extending exterior smooth tapered surface positioned base-to-base with the threaded tapered surface and resiliently mounted barbs protruding radially outward beyond the smooth tapered surface.

Abstract: A bracket for cantilever mounting of flat shelf plates has a vertical member with upper and lower spaced projections. A pressure housing is mounted on the underside of the upper projection, and a pressure plate is movably mounted in such underside. Pressure is applied to the pressure plate by a ball bearing mounted in the pressure housing for up and down movement. A set screw is mounted in the pressure housing and positioned to apply downward pressure on the ball bearing and on the pressure plate, whereby a flat shelf member may be inserted between the upper and lower projections and locked in place with the set screw to provide cantilever support at one end of the shelf member.

Abstract: A grommet which is coupled with a connector and covers a wire which is connected to the connector so as to protect the wire is disclosed. The grommet is comprised of a coupling end having flexibility and being coupled with the connector, a tube-like end having an open end into which the wire is inserted prior to being connected to the connector, a hollow intermediate having flexibility and being provided between and connected with the coupling end and the tube-like end so as to contain the wire, and a handling member made of a hard material and arranged around the coupling end so as to be held in one's fingers.

Abstract: A cable protector for insertion into the open end of a duct or conduit for preventing a cable pulled therethrough from being damaged by the edges of the duct or conduit. The cable protector has a substantially C-shaped cross-section and includes a turned-over lip which encapsulates the end of the duct and prevents the cable protector from being pulled into the duct or conduit. A groove at the juncture of the lip and a curved transitional portion facilitates folding of the cable protector to allow insertion thereof into a variety of sizes of ducts or conduits. Ribs located on the external surface of the body of the cable protector ensures a substantially tubular configuration of the protector after its diameter has been reduced to fit into the intended duct or conduit. The inside surface of the cable protector may be textured to minimize friction.

Abstract: A grommet is provided with a small diameter cylindrical portion defining a first aperture and an expanded diameter portion defining a second aperture which is in communication with the first aperture for inserting a wire harness. In the second aperture of the expanded diameter portion, one end of a bag-shaped portion enclosing the wire harness at a spaced relationship therewith is connected with an end face of the small diameter cylindrical portion. The other end of the bag-shaped portion is made as a tightening portion which sealingly fits with the outer periphery of the wire harness. A gelatinous filler material made of silicone or the like is sealed in the interior of the bag-shaped portion. The small diameter cylindrical portion and the tightening portion are bound with a clamping device against the outer periphery of the wire harness.