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US 7,279,635 B2Granted
Quick connecting universal electrical box and wiring system
AssigneeElectec Limited
InventorG. Douglas Hyde
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AssigneeElectec Limited
InventorG. Douglas Hyde
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A quick connecting universal electrical box system for the mounting of electrical sockets, switches or any electronic or communication component that is typically installed into a wall is disclosed. The system comprises a mounting frame and an electrical box, which can be pre-wired with any socket unit or component, such that installation of the electrical box into a wall is greatly simplified. The mounting frame is first inserted into a wall, followed by insertion of the electrical box into the mounting frame. The action of inserting the electrical box into the mounting frame forces flaps in the mounting frame to engage and lock the mounting frame into the wall. Retaining studs formed on flexible side panels of the electrical box then engage with corresponding openings in the mounting frame to secure the electrical box within the mounting frame. Secure installation of this electrical box is simple and quick without the need for any tools or fastening screws.
An electrical box for insertion into a wall opening and for receiving a plug unit connected to a wiring cable, the electrical box having an enclosure for receiving a functional insert, and a retaining tab for securing the electrical box to the wall, comprising:
An electrical box for use in combination with a mounting frame, comprising:
An electrical box for insertion into a wall opening and for receiving a plug unit connected to a wiring cable, the electrical box configured for receiving a functional insert, and having a retaining tab for securing the electrical box to the wall, comprising:
An electrical box for insertion into a wall opening and for receiving a plug unit connected to a wiring cable, the electrical box configured for receiving a functional insert, and having a retaining tab for securing the electrical box to the wall, comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.