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Surface accessible wiring system and assembly

US5024614A · kind A · utility

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33Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 16, 1989
Grant dateJun 18, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02G3/128
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A surface accessible wiring system for the distribution of power and signal conductors such as telephone or data conductors is disclosed. A raceway comprises a channel member having a plurality of compartments, a cover which can be securely snapped to the raceway channel and a plurality of connector housings. Each raceway component is extruded from a material such as aluminum. Ribs on the cover and the connector housings are securely snapped into engagement with lips on the channels so that the covers can only be removed with the use of a tool. The channels are shallow so that the raceway assembly can be mounted substantially flush with the exterior surface of a wall or a wall panel, either at the base or top of the wall or at desk level.

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