Electrical outlet box
US6147304A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/126
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical outlet box for selectively receiving both high voltage and low voltage conductors and electrical components such as an a.c. 120 V power outlet, a telephone jack and a cable television (CATV) adapter. The electrical outlet box has a housing with a first section juxtaposed in spaced relationship with respect to a second section. Means for fastening the electrical components to the housing includes a tab with a hole to receive a screw. First and second receiving means disposed on the housing for receiving the high and low voltage conductors may include knock outs in a first section and a plurality of holes in the second section. An open back in the second section of the housing may also be provided. The first and second sections of the housing being joined by a bridge portion. The bridge portion being sized to permit the use of standard cover plates which results in an aesthetically pleasing installation such that a portion of a wallboard, fitting between the first and second sections of the housing, is visible when installation is complete. The electrical outlet box being attachable to a stud with an attaching means which comprises a boss having an opening therein to re…
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