An electrical box assembly including a box having a base wall perimetrically bounded by a sidewall extending therefrom forming a housing adapted to receive an electrical component. The sidewall having an upper portion and a flange extending outwardly in a transverse direction from the upper portion. An electrical component attachment point is disposed adjacent the sidewall upper portion and adapted for securing an electrical component to the box. The flange is perimetrically bounded by a collar extending outwardly therefrom. A securement device disposed on the box for securing the box to a support structure is provided. A frame is further provided which is in telescopic engagement with the collar and movable relative thereto. The frame has an abutment surface for abutting against a facing surface. An adjustment device is provided for moving the frame relative to the box and urges the abutment surface against the facing surface.
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0. 55. An electrical box comprising:
a first box including a back wall, extending peripheral sidewalls, and an open front defining a first enclosure therein;
said peripheral sidewalls having a front edge at said open front;
a transverse wall portion extending outwardly from said peripheral side walls at said front edge;
second peripheral sidewalls extending from said transverse wall portion and forming a second box and a second enclosure therein.
0. 56. An electrical box comprising:
a back wall;
a sidewall extending from said back wall to define a box interior, said sidewall having a first portion forming a first box and a second portion forming a second box;
at least one electrical component attachment point projecting from said first portion of said sidewall toward said box interior; and
said second portion of said sidewall extending forward beyond said at least one electrical component attachment point and ending in a front rim, said rim forming an opening in said box.
18. A recessed electrical box assembly comprising:
a box having a base wall bounded by a sidewall extending therefrom forming a housing, said sidewall having an upper end forming a first opening;
a flange extending outwardly in a transverse direction from said box upper end portion, said flange being bounded by a collar extending outwardly therefrom, said collar forming a second opening, said second opening being larger than said first opening;
a frame having a second sidewall forming a third opening, said second sidewall being adjustably positionable within said second opening;
an adjustment device for moving said frame relative to said box, said adjustment member extending between said frame and said flange.
0. 42. A recessed electrical box for installation on a surface and comprising:
a first box having side walls, a back wall, a front opening, a front edge surrounding said front opening, and a cavity for receiving an electrical device therein;
a transverse wall portion extending outwards from said front edge and forming a partial back wall of a second box;
said second box including side walls and a front opening;
said side walls of said second box of a depth that said front edge of said first box is positioned substantially behind said surface;
a securement arrangement on said first box for securing said electrical device thereto; and
a cover arrangement for closing said front opening of said second box in a water resistant enclosure.
0. 32. An electrical box comprising:
a first box including a back wall, extending peripheral sidewalls, and an open front defining a first enclosure therein;
said peripheral sidewalls having a front edge at said open front;
a transverse wall portion extending outwardly from said peripheral side walls at said front edge;
second peripheral sidewalls extending from said transverse wall portion and forming a second box and a second enclosure therein;
at least one flange integral with and extending outwardly from said second peripheral sidewalls;
said second peripheral sidewalls terminating in a front edge of said second box;
said front edge of said second box having an opening therein to said second enclosure; and
a securement arrangement for accepting an electrical device.
0. 40. An electrical box comprising:
a first box including a back wall, orthogonally extending peripheral sidewalls, and an open front defining a first enclosure therein;
said peripheral sidewalls having a front edge at said open front;
a transverse wall portion extending outwardly and orthogonally from said peripheral side walls at said front edge;
second peripheral sidewalls extending orthogonally from said transverse wall portion and forming a second box and a second enclosure therein;
at least one flange integral with and extending outwardly and orthogonally from said second peripheral sidewalls;
said second peripheral sidewalls terminating in a planar front edge of said second box;
said planar front edge of said second box having an opening therein to said second enclosure; and
a securement arrangement at said open front of said first enclosure for accepting an electrical device.
1. An electrical box assembly comprising:
a box having a base wall perimetrically bounded by a sidewall extending therefrom forming a housing adapted to receive an electrical component, said sidewall having an upper portion and a flange extending outwardly in a transverse direction from said upper portion, an electrical component attachment point being disposed on said sidewall upper portion and adapted for securing an electrical component to said box, said flange being perimetrically bounded by a collar extending outwardly therefrom;
a securement device disposed on said box for securing said box to a support structure;
a frame being in telescopic engagement with said collar and movable relative thereto, said frame having an abutment surface for abutting against a facing surface, said frame being separate from said electrical component attachment point such that movement of said frame does not move said electrical attachment point; and
an adjustment device for moving said frame relative to said box and urging said abutment surface against the facing surface.
24. An electrical box assembly comprising:
a box having a base wall bounded by a sidewall extending therefrom forming a housing adapted to receive an electrical component, said sidewall having an upper portion and a flange extending outwardly in a transverse direction from said upper portion, an electrical component attachment point being disposed on said sidewall upper portion and adapted for securing an electrical component to said box, said flange being bounded by a collar extending outwardly therefrom;
a securement device disposed on said box having a movable member which is engagable with a support structure;
a frame being in telescopic engagement with said collar and movable relative thereto, said frame having an abutment surface for abutting against a facing surface, said frame being separate from said electrical component attachment point such that movement of said frame does not move said electrical attachment point; and
an adjustment device including a member extending between said frame and said box which is movable to translate said frame relative to said box and urging said abutment surface against the facing surface.
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a stiffening side wall orthogonal to said front wall.
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said recessed electrical box comprises at least two pieces with said cover member connected to said box member.
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a top mounting point integral with said side wall of said first box; and
a bottom mounting point integral with said side wall of said first box.
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The present invention relates to an electrical box assembly. More specifically, the present invention relates to a recessed electrical box assembly being adjustable in order to permit secure mounting.
Electrical boxes provide a housing for electrical components such as outlets and switches when installed in the walls, ceilings or floors of buildings. Electrical boxes are typically secured to a support structure such as a wall stub and aligned with an opening in a covering material, such as wall board or siding. Boxes may be employed to house electrical components both in and out of doors.
Outdoor applications typically utilize electrical boxes which can resist contamination such as water and dirt created by exposure to the elements. Indoor applications such as in a bathroom or industrial setting may also subject an installed electrical component to contamination from cleaning fluid or other debris. Typical outlet boxes include a housing which holds the electrical component and a bracket having a flange which abuts the front face of the wall. In order to satisfy the requirements of such applications, electrical boxes also typically include a cover to shield the electrical components from contamination. Electrical box covers of the prior art may include openings therein to permit cords to extend there through, thereby allowing an electrical outlet to be used even when the cover is closed.
One such electrical box is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,988,832. This electrical box includes a recess configuration such that the electrical component is recessed from the front surface of the wall in which it is installed. The electrical box includes a housing attachable to a wall stud and a bracket securable thereto. The bracket has a flange which abuts against a wall surface and a base which aligns with the front face of an electrical component. Since the base must align with the electrical component, the housing must be precisely installed on the stud. If the housing is secured too far forward, then the bracket's flange will not seat properly against the wall surface allowing contamination to get between the cover and the wall. If the housing is mounted too far toward the back of the stud, a gap may exist between the base and the front of the electrical component, thereby compromising the function of the electrical box. There is no adjustability to accommodate for variation in the placement of the housing or the thickness of the wall covering.
Accordingly, it would be desirable to provide an electrical box which is useable both in and out of doors and can be properly secured and provides a degree of adjustability to accommodate the position of the box and the thickness of the covering material.
It is an advantage of the present invention to provide an electrical box assembly that may be used both in and out of doors.
It is another advantage of the present invention to provide an electrical box having an adjustable face frame to permit secure mounting.
It is a further advantage of the present invention to provide a recessed electrical box having an adjustment device for permitting the face frame to be adjusted.
In the efficient attainment of these and other advantages, the present invention provides an electrical box assembly including a box having a base wall perimetrically bounded by a sidewall extending therefrom forming a housing adapted to receive an electrical component. The sidewall has an upper portion and a flange extending outwardly in a transverse direction from the upper portion. An electrical component attachment point is disposed adjacent the sidewall upper portion and adapted for securing an electrical component to the box. The flange is perimetrically bounded by a collar extending outwardly therefrom. The invention further includes a securement device supported on the box for securing the box to a support structure. Also provided is a frame which is in telescopic engagement with the collar and movable relative thereto. The frame has an abutment surface for abutting against a facing surface. An adjustment device is provided for moving the frame relative to the box and urging the abutment surface against the facing surface.
The adjustment mechanism extends between the frame and the box and includes a pair of threaded members threadedly engaged with the flange.
The electrical box assembly further includes a cover pivotally secured to the frame by a hinge and is movable between an open and closed position. The hinge includes at least one clip for permitting the cover to be selectively removed and attached to the frame. The cover includes at least one slot formed therein which is adapted to permit a power cord to extend therethrough when the cover is in the closed position.
The present invention further provides a recessed electrical box assembly including a box having a base wall bounded by a sidewall extending therefrom forming a housing. The sidewall has an upper end forming a first opening. A flange extends outwardly in a transverse direction from the box upper portion, and the flange is bounded by a collar extending outwardly therefrom. The collar forms a second opening, the second opening being larger than the first opening. A frame is provided having a second sidewall forming a third opening. The second sidewall is adjustably positionable within the second opening. Further provided is an adjustment mechanism for moving the frame relative to the box, and the adjustment member extending between the frame and the flange.
The present invention is directed to an electrical box assembly which may be used either in or out of doors. The electrical box assembly may be employed to house an electrical component such as an outlet, switch or voice/data connector. The electrical component may be recessed such that the front face of the electrical component is offset from a front face of a facing surface, such as wall board, surrounding the electrical box. The present invention provides adjustability in order to permit a secure installation which assists in preventing contamination from intruding upon the installation site or on the electrical component housed inside the electrical box.
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Electrical box 12 includes a base wall 26 perimetrically bounded by a side wall 28 extending upwardly therefrom forming a housing adapted to receive electrical component 18. Side wall 28 may include a plurality of knock-outs 29 formed thereon to permit the passage of electrical wires into electrical box 12. Side wall 28 has an upper portion 30 that is perimetrically bounded by a flange 32 extending transversely therefrom. Electrical box upper portion 30 defines a box opening 34 which is adapted to accommodate electrical component 18. Electrical component mounting points 36 may be positioned adjacent box upper portion 30 and may include openings adapted to receive fasteners 38 for securing electrical component 18 to electrical box 12 in a manner well known in the art. Mounting points 36 are preferably disposed on opposed sidewall portions 28a and 28b thereby leaving the remainder of electrical box 12 open to provide clearance for electrical component 18 and any wires 40 which are connected thereto. After electrical component 18 is secured to box 12, face plate 20 may be secured to electrical component 18 in a manner well known in the art. Face plate 20 abuts flange 32 when secured to electrical component 18.
Electrical box 12 may further include a collar 46 perimetrically bounding and extending generally perpendicularly from flange 32. Collar 46 ends in a rim 48. In the preferred embodiment, collar 46 forms a generally rectangular-shaped opening 50 which is concentrically aligned with box opening 34. When electrical component 18 is secured within box 12, the electrical component 18 is recessed from rim 48. In the preferred embodiment, electrical box 12 may be formed of a plastic material, however, it is within the contemplation of the present invention that electrical box 12 may be formed of a variety of materials.
Electrical box 12 may be adjustably secured to frame 14. Frame 14 of the present invention preferably includes a wall member 52 which at one end includes a face flange 54 extending generally perpendicular therefrom. The other end of wall member 52 forms an opening 55 which provides access to electrical component 18 and cover plate 20. In the preferred embodiment, wall member 52 includes a plurality of wall segments 53 joined together forming a continuous generally rectangular-shaped structure. This shape corresponds to the generally rectangular shape of collar 46 and is sized to fit in a telescoping manner within the opening 50 formed by collar 46. The telescopic engagement between the rectangular collar 46 and frame 14 permits their relative translation but generally restricts relative rotation. Frame 14 may, therefore, be selectively moved in and out of the portion of outlet box 12 from flange 32 to collar rim 48. Such movement permits adjustment between frame 14 and electrical box 12 during installation.
Frame 14 is adjustably secured to outlet box 12 by way of an adjustment device 56. The securement of frame 14 to outlet box 12 is independent of electrical component 18 or its attachment points 36. Accordingly, frame 14 may be adjusted without impacting the securement of electrical component 18. In the preferred embodiment, adjustment device includes a pair of threaded fasteners 58. Fasteners 58 extend through apertures 60 formed in lugs 44 on frame 14 and are threadedly received within openings 62 formed in flange 32 of box 12. As threaded fasteners 58 are advanced, frame 14 is moved into electrical box 12. Wall member 46 may include indentations 47 running along its length at two of its corners in order to accommodate structures formed in outlet box 12 housing threaded members 90 which will be further described below.
Face flange 54 includes a rear surface 63 forming an abutment surface 64. Abutment surface 64 is adapted to abut against facing surface 24. Abutment surface 64 may include gasket 22 to form a seal between the facing surface 24 and frame 14, as shown in
The adjustability of frame 14 relative to electrical box 12 permits abutment surface 64 to be firmly positioned against facing surface 24 forming the desired seal. Variables such as the position of the electrical box on a support structure or the thickness of the facing surface can be accounted for due to the ability to move frame 14. The engagement of abutment surface 64 against facing surface 24 also aids in firmly securing electrical box assembly 10 in position. Furthermore, in the present invention, electrical component 18 is secured to electrical box 12 and covered with a face plate 20. Face plate 20 is independent of frame 14. Electrical component 18 and the manner in which it is secured is independent of adjustable frame 14. Accordingly, movement of frame 14 does not compromise the proper enclosure of electrical component 18 within electrical box 12.
The present invention may further include a cover 16 pivotally secured to face flange 54 by a hinge 66. With reference to
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The present invention may also include a clasp 79 for retaining cover 16 in the closed position. Referring to
The electrical box assembly 10 of the present invention may be installed in both new work and old work applications. In old work wall applications for example, the wall studs 87 are covered with a facing surface 24 such as wall board or plaster for interior walls and plywood and siding material for exterior applications. New work wall applications would generally include those in which the studs are exposed and access thereto is provided. In order to effect installation, outlet box 12 may include a securement device including a movable member for engaging a support structure such as a stub of facing surface and securing outlet box 12 thereto. For new work applications, outlet box 12 includes a first securement device 83 including a pair of fasteners, such as nails 84, each being held within a corresponding channel 86 disposed on opposing sides of electrical box 12 as shown in
In order to install electrical box assembly 10 in an old work application, electrical box 12 is inserted into an opening 89 formed in the facing material 24. With reference to
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Since the thickness of facing material 24 may vary depending on the application, and, in new work applications, the placement of the electrical box on the support member may vary, the present invention includes adjustability in order to permit the assembly to be properly secured. Such adjustability comes for the telescopic movement between frame 14 and box 12. By permitting a degree of movement between these two components, a tight seal between face flange 54 and the front surface of facing surface 24 can be achieved. Use of gasket 22 positioned between the face flange 54 and facing surface 24 creates a fluid-resistant seal. Accordingly, the present invention may be used in damp areas both in and out of doors.
Although the illustrative embodiments of the present invention have been described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to those precise embodiments, and that various other changes and modifications may be effected therein by one skilled in the art without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention.
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