Patent ID: 6372995
Filing Date: 2002-04-16
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A grommet comprising:a first cylinder through which an elongated member is to be inserted in order to retain said elongated member in a mounting hole that is formed in a mounting surface; a second cylinder connected via an annular connection provided on an outer face of said first cylinder; a groove formed along an outer face of said second cylinder; and a plurality of flanges that are formed radially, extending from a portion between said groove and said connection at said outer face of said second cylinder, a plurality of guide portions projecting outward radially from said outer face of said first cylinder, and inscribed in a circle formed by an inner edge of said mounting hole, when said second cylinder is everted, said flanges are closely attached to said outer face of said first cylinder, without interfering with said guide portions, wherein distal ends of said flanges are collectively tapered by everting said second cylinder so as to direct an inner face of said second cylinder toward the exterior, and are inserted into said mounting hole, and said first cylinder is inserted into said mounting hole by restoring the original shape of said second cylinder and said groove engages said inner edge of said mounting hole.