Wall mounting device
OwnerJoseph T. Watersinventor
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Abstract
A device for framing an opening in a panel, such as a wall, includes frame means having an edge portion to abut a first surface of the panel. The frame is provided with a plurality of posts extending from the rear side of the edge portion. The posts are adapted to be inserted through an opening provided in a panel. One or more retainer plates are provided with a flat surface for abutting the inner surface of the panel, and include passages adapted to receive and provide a frictional connection to the posts extending from the frame means. A fastener may extend between the frame and the retainer plates, to provide a secure attachment of the frame to the panel.
Claims18
A device for framing an opening in a panel, said panel having spaced first and second surfaces, comprising:
- frame means for mounting adjacent said first surface of said panel and having an opening adapted to communicate with said panel opening, said frame means being provided with projection means formed integrally therewith and extending through said opening and having a portion projecting past said second panel surface;
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- one or more retainer means distinct from said frame means for mounting said frame means to said panel, said retainer means having engagement means adapted for slidable engagement with said portion of said projection means projecting past said second panel surface for positioning said retainer means adjacent said second panel surface upon slidable engagement of said engagement means with said projecting portion of said projection means, to mount said frame means to said panel;
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- securing means extending between said frame means and said retainer means for reinforcing the mounting of said frame means to said panel.
A device for framing an opening in a panel, said panel having spaced first and second surfaces comprising:
- frame means for mounting adjacent said first surface of said panel and having an opening adapted to communicate with said panel opening, said frame means including an edge portion adjacent said frame opening for abutting said first surface of said panel, said edge portion having a rear surface facing toward said panel and a front surface leading outwardly from said panel, said frame means being provided with projection means extending rearwardly from said rear surface of said edge portion and through said opening in said panel and having a portion projecting rearwardly of said second panel surface;
- retainer means for mounting said frame means to said panel, said retainer means including engagement means for slidably engaging said portion of said projection means extending rearwardly of said second panel surface so that said retainer means abuts said second surface of said panel so that said panel is clamped between said retainer means and said edge portion of said frame means to mount said frame means to said panel;
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- securing means extending between said frame means and said retainer means for reinforcing the mounting of said frame means to said panel.
A device for framing an opening in a panel, said panel having spaced first and second surfaces, comprising:
- frame means for mounting adjacent said first surface of said panel and having an opening adapted to communicate with said panel opening, said frame means including an edge portion adjacent said frame opening for abutting said first surface of said panel, said edge portion having a rear surface facing toward said panel and a front surface facing outwardly from said panel, said frame means being provided with a plurality of posts extending rearwardly from said rear surface and adapted to extend through said opening in said panel, each post having a portion projecting rearwardly of said second panel surface;
- one or more retainer plates for mounting said frame means to said panel, said retainer plates each having a flat surface for abutting said second surface of said panel, said retainer plates each being adapted to span between a pair of adjacent said posts, each retainer plate being provided with a pair of passages therethrough for mating with and providing a frictional connection to the rearwardly projecting portion of said posts between which each said retainer spans;
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- securing means extending between said frame means and said one or more retainer plates, said securing means adapted to engage said frame means and said one or more retainer plates for reinforcing the mounting of said frame means to said panel by drawing said flat surfaces of said retainer plates tightly against said second panel surface and drawing said rear surface of said frame edge portion tightly against said first panel surface to increase the clamping force provided on the portion of said panel between said frame means and said plate elements to secure said frame means to said panel.
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