Interchangeable base system
US9148006B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/22
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An interchangeable base system is provided for use with an electrical power and/or data unit in a work area or the like. The base system includes a bottom housing portion associated with the electrical unit, with the bottom housing portion having a mechanical receptacle portion. The base system further includes at least two different mounts, each having an engaging portion configured to mate with the receptacle portion, and each having a different distal mounting portion. The different distal mounting portions are configured for mounting to different types of surfaces, so that the electrical unit may be configured for installation in different locations or in different ways.
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