Sealing arrangement for bath bar

摘要

A grab bar is disclosed for use in a bathing area. The grab bar includes a longitudinal bar extending to a leg that includes a base configured to be secured to a wall. The leg includes a hole, and a fastener is receive in the hole and extends through the base to the wall. A seal is supported by the base and surrounds the hole to seal the grab bar relative to the wall. An insert is arranged in the hole for reinforcement and is in an interference relationship to the leg to provide a seal there with. A flexible washer is arranged between the fastener and the insert or leg to seal a head of the washer relative to the leg.

主权项

1. A grab bar for use in a bathing area comprising:
a longitudinal bar extending to a leg, said leg including a base configured to be secured to a wall, said leg having a cavity in proximity to said base and a hole extending through said base and communicating with said cavity; a fastener having a portion disposed in said cavity and a portion extending through said hole in said base; a seal supported by said base and surrounding said hole; and an insert received within said hole in an interference relationship therein and providing a seal between said leg and said insert within said hole, said fastener extending through said insert, and wherein the leg is plastic and the insert is metallic.