Patent ID: 10611008

Abstract:
An installation tool for installing features and/or components involving a grommet onto a water containing structure assembly, and a method of use thereof, which facilitates controlled and precise application of an insertion force. The tool actively prevents or reduces the unintentional application of the insertion force onto anything surrounding the grommet. The tool, and a method of use thereof, may have an insertion force generating sub-system configured to mechanically drive a grommet-based component into the grommet, and an engagement sub-system configured to translate and impart the insertion force from the insertion force generating sub-system to the grommet-based component and the grommet. The tool may have a sturdy, stable, and slide-hammer configuration or a basic tamp configuration for use with a mallet. The slide-hammer may comprise an anvil sub-system and a hammer sub-system in a reciprocating configuration. A complimentary puller tool may be included.