Patent ID: 8797738

Claim:
A power converting apparatus configured to convert alternating current power into direct current power or convert direct current power into alternating current power, the power converting apparatus comprising: a housing comprising: a housing base having a first surface and a second surface and comprising a through hole; a main body comprising a plurality of electronic components on the first surface of the housing base; and an air duct through which cooling air flows on the second surface of the housing base; a cable disposed through the through hole of the housing base so as to be wired between the main body and the air duct; and a grommet supporting member in at least one of the air duct or the main body, the grommet supporting member supporting a grommet through which the cable is disposed, the grommet supporting member being not integral with the housing base, wherein the grommet supporting member comprises: a holder through which the grommet is disposed so as to hold the grommet, the holder comprising a close contact portion extending parallel to and in close contact with a circumference of the through hole of the housing base; and a gasket disposed on the close contact portion at a location sandwiched between the close contact portion and the circumference of the through hole of the housing base.