Method and apparatus for installing fitting
OwnerJohn David Tilbury Burgessinventor
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Abstract
A framing device or support member (1) for framing a fitting, such as a power point or switch (8), within orifice (4) provided in a surface member (3). The device/member is provided with a lip (5) on the extremity thereof which enables a layer of settable material (6) to be applied thereto. A cover plate (9), provided on said fitting (8), is neatly shaped to fit within the framing device/member (1). A substantially smooth and flush surface is formed between the settable material (6) outside the framing device (1) and the cover plate (9).
Claims23
A support member for supporting a fitting and a cover plate in an orifice provided within a surface member, said support member being formed as a unitary member of complementary shape to surround the entire periphery of an orifice formed in said surface member, the support member including:
- a substantially planar rim portion which is one of the group consisting of perforated, segmented, and castellated, and, which is adapted to be attached over a portion of said surface member about said orifice formed in said surface member;
- a lip extending outwards from an inner edge of said rim such that, following installation, a layer of settable material is applied over said rim portion to the extremity of said lip to form a surface finish over said rim which is of substantially flush appearance to the remainder of the surface member not covered by said rim;
- and,
- a flange depending substantially orthogonally from the outer extremity of said lip so as to fit within said orifice and thereby define an inner surface of said aperture which extends substantially orthogonally to said surface finish, said flange incorporating means for attachment of said fitting and means for attachment of said cover plate.
A switch, power point or like device adapted to be provided within an orifice of a surface member, including a support member being formed as a unitary member of complementary shape to surround the entire periphery of an orifice formed in said surface member, said device including:
- a substantially planar rim portion adapted to be attached over a portion of said surface member about said orifice formed in said surface member, the rim portion being one of the group consisting of perforated, segmented, and castellated;
- a lip extending outwards from an inner edge of said rim, such that, following installation, a layer of settable material is provided over said rim to the extremity of said lip to form a surface finish over said rim which is of substantially flush appearance to the remainder of the surface member not covered by said rim, and;
- a flange depending substantially orthogonally from said lip in so as to fit substantially within said orifice and thereby define an inner surface of said aperture which extends substantially orthogonally to said surface finish;
- said device also including a cover plate adapted to be releasably attached to attachment means associated with said flange in a manner such that said cover plate is substantially aligned with or recessed within said aperture relative to said surface member;
- said device also including electrical components normally associated with a switch, power point or like device housed within said support member behind said cover plate.
A method of installing a recessed fitting in a surface member, including the steps of:
- cutting an orifice in said surface member;
- inserting and attaching a support member in said orifice, said support member being formed as a unitary member of complementary shape to surround the entire periphery of an orifice formed in said surface member, the support member including:
- a substantially planar rim portion which is one of the group consisting of perforated, segmented and castellated, and, which is adapted to be attached over a portion of said surface member about said orifice formed in said surface member;
- a lip extending outwards from an inner edge of said rim such that, following installation, a layer of settable material is applied over said rim portion to the extremity of said lip to form a surface finish over said rim which is of substantially flush appearance to the remainder of the surface member not covered by said rim;
- and,
- a flange depending substantially orthogonally from the outer extremity of said lip so as to fit within said orifice and thereby define an inner surface of said aperture which extends substantially orthogonally to said surface finish, said flange incorporating means for attachment of said fitting;
- providing a layer of settable material over said rim to said lip to form a surface finish;
- and,
- attaching a cover plate to said attachment means of said flange, in a manner such that said cover plate is substantially aligned with or recessed relative to a surface finish of said surface member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.