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Screw attachment pocket with guide tab

US4843189A · kind A · utility

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2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 20, 1988
Grant dateJun 27, 1989
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02G3/18
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A molded electrical box is provided with attachment housings at opposite ends thereof. The attachment housing include a fixed arcuate surface and a movable partially threaded cam member to engage a screw inserted therein. A guide tab extends partially across the open front of the attachment housing and has an arcuate end surface to guide the screw between the engaging surfaces and prevent the screw from abutting a forwardly facing end of the cam member.

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