Electrical outlet box
US4176759A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 1979 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/126
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An improved electrical outlet box of the type having a spacer member, providing a back wall and end walls, and two side walls. The box has cooperating members for rotatably wedging one end of each side wall against an end wall to securely fasten it to the spacer member. The box also has an arrangement for camming the end walls together with the side walls to provide a tight box. The box includes bulged side walls for providing additional working space within the box while at the same time improving its mounting. The box also includes a different improved arrangement for use in fastening it to a support.
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