Slide on off receptacle panel device

Abstract

The present invention comprises a receptacle base, a receptacle base mounting plate, and a replaceable receptacle panel. The invention provides a user the ability to easily remove and replace a receptacle front panel, without having to replace and rewire the entire electrical apparatus. Embodiments described for the present invention comprise a receptacle base, a receptacle base mounting plate, and a replaceable receptacle panel. The replaceable receptacle panel comprises a receptacle panel, three receptacle panel walls, a first receptacle panel securing edge, and a second receptacle panel securing edge. The replaceable receptacle panel is configured to slide on and off the receptacle base mounting plate, wherein the replaceable receptacle panel is configured to slide in the same plane as the receptacle base mounting plate. The receptacle base mounting plate comprises a recess, and a first groove and second groove configured to accommodate the first and second receptacle panel securing edge.

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