Floor box assembly
US6265662A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/185
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for use with an electrical receptacle and a floor box. A first part of the apparatus defines a floor plate which is configured to fit over the floor box in an installed position. The floor plate has an inner edge surface defining an access opening for providing access to the receptacle. A second part of the apparatus defines an access door for closing the access opening. A detent structure is operative between the door and the floor plate to retain the door releaseably in the closed position. The detent structure includes an elongated spring which is mounted on one of the parts, and also includes a cam surface on the other part. A first end portion of the spring is anchored to the part on which it is mounted. A second end portion of the spring defines a cam follower. An intermediate portion of the spring supports the second end portion for movement pivotally about the first end portion against a bias of the spring upon sliding movement of the cam follower across the cam surface as the door moves to its closed position.
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