Surface applied wiring apparatus
US4874322A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 1987 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/0431
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A surface applied electrical raceway assembly comprising an extruded rear panel and an extruded cover which form a plurality of elongate compartments for deploying wires or other electrical conductors is disclosed. At any position along its length, the raceway can be attached to hanger brackets mounted on a wall. Continuous recesses including a tongue and groove configuration on the exterior of the rear panel and channels in at least one compartment permit attachment of the raceway to the hangers at any position and the installation of interfaces, such as standard duplex outlets, at any position along the raceway length. A storage compartment for receiving excess plug cables is also disclosed. The rear panel and the covers can be cut to length and together with accessory fittings can be used to form customized raceways with outlets at any desired location.
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