Modular in-wall medical services unit with internal raceways
US7679007B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/0493
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A modular in-wall medical services unit for medical care facilities. A housing is supported inside the wall. The housing is divided longitudinally into front and rear chambers. The service outlet cabinet and gas conduits are mounted in the front chamber. The rear chamber is divided into multiple raceways for the electrical wires. The top of the housing is above the ceiling, and a junction box is mounted on the front of the housing near the top so that it extends beyond the wallboard and above the ceiling. This allows the wallboard to be installed around the cabinet and the junction box before or after gas and electrical connections are completed. Because there are no external wiring conduits, the unit is easier to ship. Additionally, the narrow footprint allows the unit to be placed adjacent another structure in the wall or in a corner, increasing the placement choices in the room.
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