Fire-resistant electrical box
US9806509B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/14
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fire-resistant electrical box assembly includes an outer box assembly having an outer top panel, an outer bottom panel, an outer first side panel, an outer second side panel, an outer back panel, an inner back panel, and a front panel forming an opening substantially covered by a front cover, an inner box assembly having one or more of an inner top panel, an inner bottom panel, an inner first side panel, and an inner second side panel, and an intumescent material between at least a portion of the outer back panel and the inner back panel.
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