Patent ID: 6393658
Filing Date: 2002-05-28
Classification: A47B,H02G,Y10T

Abstract:
A selectively closable grommet adapted to be mounted proximate an opening formed in a support beam of a modular office system, said grommet comprising:a frame member having opening, said frame member having a plurality of tabs adapted to be secured within corresponding apertures formed in the support beam outside the periphery of the support beam opening such that said frame member is mounted to the support beam with said frame opening in communication with the opening formed in the support beam; and a closure member mounted within said frame member for selective closure of said frame opening, said closure member including a fixed center portion connected to said frame member and a pair of pivotable flaps movable between a closed position in planar alignment with said frame member and an open position facilitating passage through said frame opening and the opening in the beam, said pivotable flaps positioned on opposite sides of said fixed center portion for opening in opposing directions to form said openings at opposite ends of said closure member.