Electrical gang box with integrated driver
US10622794B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B45/37
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Assemblies are disclosed that allow a driver to be mounted in association with an electrical gang box. In one embodiment, the gang box has an opening in a bottom panel. The driver has a flange that is larger than the opening and a body that is smaller than the opening. The driver is inserted through the opening so that the flange rests on the interior surface of the bottom panel with at least a majority of the body of the driver extending outside of the gang box. In another embodiment, the gang box has an opening in a side or rear panel and an adapter mounts the driver outside of the gang box. These assemblies allow for the use of low-voltage and other types of electrical components while leaving space in the gang box for conventional electrical elements, such as switches and dimmers.
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