Perforated hardboard grommet and fixture securing system
IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F16M-011/00
F16B-045/00
B25H-003/04
A47F-005/08
A47B-047/04
F16B-021/08
출원번호
US-0158506
(2016-05-18)
등록번호
US-10087978
(2018-10-02)
발명자
/ 주소
Wall, Stephen
출원인 / 주소
PEGITZ, LLC
대리인 / 주소
Coastal Patent Law Group, P.C.
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초록▼
The disclosure concerns grommets for use with a perforated hardboard system. The grommets are each configured to fit securely into a hole of the perforated hardboard for protecting the surface integrity of hole and to provide an improved fitment of hooks and fixtures therein. The grommets enhance lo
The disclosure concerns grommets for use with a perforated hardboard system. The grommets are each configured to fit securely into a hole of the perforated hardboard for protecting the surface integrity of hole and to provide an improved fitment of hooks and fixtures therein. The grommets enhance longevity of the perforated hardboard system. In addition, the grommets can be used to stabilize an orientation of a hook or other fixture for improved organization and added customization options. As an added utility or benefit of the disclosed grommet, upon removing an object hanging from a fixture of the perforated hardboard system, the fixture will remain in place and not fall out of configuration with the perforated hardboard.
대표청구항▼
1. A grommet for use with a perforated hardboard system, the perforated hardboard system including a perforated hardboard having a plurality of holes extending through a surface thereof, and one or more hooks or fixtures each configured for mounting about one or more of the plurality of holes, the g
1. A grommet for use with a perforated hardboard system, the perforated hardboard system including a perforated hardboard having a plurality of holes extending through a surface thereof, and one or more hooks or fixtures each configured for mounting about one or more of the plurality of holes, the grommet comprising: a cylindrical body portion; the cylindrical body portion having an annular cross-section extending along a longitudinal axis from a first side to a second side thereof, wherein the annular cross-section includes: an outer diameter configured to fit within one of the holes of the perforated hardboard, andan inner diameter configured to receive and retain one of the hooks or fixtures;a rigid stopping flange; the rigid stopping flange attached to the cylindrical body portion at the first side thereof, the stopping flange extending radially outward from the first side of the cylindrical body portion in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis thereby defining a planar flange surface and further extending longitudinally away from the cylindrical body to form a thickness of the rigid stopping flange, the rigid stopping flange including: an aperture, the aperture extending through the rigid stopping flange and the cylindrical body portion along the longitudinal axis; anda first channel, the first channel extending along a diameter of the rigid stopping flange and intersecting the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical body portion, the first channel being configured to receive at least a first portion of the hook or fixture therein for maintaining an orientation of the hook or fixture relative to the grommet; anda rear securing element; the rear securing element configured for securing the second side of the grommet to a rear surface of the perforated hardboard, the rear securing element forming a second channel, wherein the second channel is configured to receive at least a second portion of the hook or fixture therein for further maintaining the orientation of the hook or fixture relative to the grommet;wherein the grommet is configured for integration with one of the holes of the perforated hardboard for providing protection against wear of the respective hole, andwherein the first and second channels are further configured for maintaining the orientation of the hook or fixture relative to the perforated hardboard; andwherein the first channel extends into the thickness of the rigid stopping flange toward the cylindrical body portion at a depth along the longitudinal axis adjacent to the planar flange surface. 2. The grommet of claim 1, said rear securing element comprising a first securing tab and a second securing tab. 3. The grommet of claim 1, said rigid stopping flange including a planar flange surface configured to abut a front surface of the perforated hardboard. 4. The grommet of claim 1, said cylindrical body portion comprising a first portion having a first outer diameter associated therewith, and a second portion, the second portion having a second diameter that is less than the first diameter. 5. The grommet of claim 4, said rear securing element comprising a circular flap, wherein the circular flap is configured to fold over the second portion upon inserting the grommet into the hole, and wherein the circular flap is biased to engage a rear surface of the perforated hardboard upon installation of the grommet. 6. The grommet of claim 2, each of said first and second securing tabs including a first angled surface and a second angled surface. 7. The grommet of claim 6, said cylindrical body portion comprising slits disposed on each side of the first and second securing tabs, wherein the securing tabs are each configured to flex inward into a lumen space of the grommet upon insertion into the hole of the perforated hardboard, and wherein the securing tabs are biased to return to a rest state once extending beyond the hole on the second side, wherein the second angled surface is configured to contact a rear surface of the perforated hardboard for securing the grommet therewith. 8. The grommet of claim 1, wherein the cylindrical body portion includes a fillet disposed about at least a portion of the circumference thereof at the second side. 9. A grommet for use with a perforated hardboard system, the perforated hardboard system including a perforated hardboard having a plurality of holes being disposed through a surface thereof, and one or more hooks or fixtures each configured for mounting about one or more of the plurality of holes, the grommet comprising: a cylindrical body portion, the cylindrical body portion having an annular cross-section extending along a longitudinal axis from a first side to a second side thereof; anda rigid stopping flange, the rigid stopping flange attached to the cylindrical body portion at the first side thereof, the stopping flange extending radially outward from the first side of the cylindrical body portion in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis thereby defining a planar flange surface and further extending longitudinally away from the cylindrical body to form a thickness of the rigid stopping flange, the rigid stopping flange further comprising:an aperture extending through the rigid stopping flange and the cylindrical body portion along the longitudinal axis, anda first channel extending along a diameter of the rigid stopping flange perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the first channel intersecting through the aperture;wherein the cylindrical body portion and rigid stopping flange of the grommet are configured for insertion and nesting with one of the holes of the perforated hardboard for providing protection against wear of the hole, andwherein the first channel is configured to secure orientation of one of said hooks or fixtures therein, andwherein the first channel extends into the thickness of the rigid stopping flange toward the cylindrical body portion. 10. The grommet of claim 9, further comprising a rear securing element coupled to the cylindrical body portion at the second side thereof, the rear securing element configured for securing the second side of the grommet to a rear surface of the perforated hardboard. 11. The grommet of claim 1, said rigid stopping flange further comprising a planar flange surface configured to abut a surface of the perforated hardboard when the grommet is installed therein, wherein the first channel is positioned about the stopping flange at a side opposite the planar flange surface. 12. The grommet of claim 2, wherein a space disposed between the first and second securing tabs defines the second channel, the second channel aligned parallel with respect to the first channel. 13. The grommet of claim 12, wherein each of the first and second securing tabs further comprises a first angled surface and a second angled surface that is distinct from the first angled surface; wherein the first and second surfaces are configured to guide force for inserting and releasing the grommet from the respective hole of the pegboard. 14. The grommet of claim 4, said cylindrical body portion comprising a first inner diameter at the first side and a second inner diameter at the second side, wherein the second inner diameter is less than the first inner diameter thereby forming a tapered lumen. 15. A grommet for use in a perforated hardboard system, the grommet comprising: a cylindrical body portion, a flange, and a pair of securing elements;the cylindrical body portion comprising: an annular cross section extending from a first side to a second side along a longitudinal axis, the annular cross section being smaller at the second side than at the first side thereby forming a tapered hole;the flange being disposed at the first side of the cylindrical body and further comprising: a first channel, the first channel extending along a diameter of the flange and intersecting the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical body,the first channel further comprising a depth associated therewith, the depth spanning the diameter and extending along the longitudinal axis into a thickness of the rigid stopping flange;the pair of securing elements disposed at the second side of the cylindrical body and spaced apart to form a second channel therebetween;wherein each of the first and second channels is oriented parallel with respect to one another and is individually configured to receive at least a portion of a hook or fixture and secure an orientation thereof relative to the grommet; andwherein the first channel comprises a rounded surface configured to contour a body of a hook or fixture when integrated with the grommet.
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