Fixture housing for recessed speaker
US9591390B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2201/025
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Improvements in a fixture housing for recessed speaker or lighting that can be installed from one side of a wall or ceiling is disclosed. Once the ideal location is identified an installer uses a hole saw to cut an opening in the desired location. The fixture housing can then be pushed into the opening. The fixture housing for recessed speaker includes a plurality of engaging tabs that allows an installer to simply lift the speaker into the fixture housing for recessed speaker, and then turn the speaker within the fixture to lock the speaker within the fixture housing for recessed speaker. The securing tabs fold inward to clear the hole opening and then fold back out where the securing ears are brought down onto the back side of the opening to clamp the fixture to the wall or ceiling and secure the fixture.
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