Abstract: Mounting assembly includes a junction box having a top wall and a downwardly extending side wall defining a cavity therein. A fixture support is provided on the junction box that has a first use position and a second use position, and the fixture support is movable from the first use position to the second use position. The junction box may include a fixture support attached to the junction box, and a first fixture fastener provided on the fixture support. The first fixture fastener may be sized for securing a first type of fastener. A second fixture fastener sized for securing a second size of fastener may be provided on the fixture support. The fixture support may be rotated between a use position for the first fixture fastener and a non-use position for the first fixture fastener. The first and second fixture fasteners maybe sized for receiving, respectively, different sizes of fasteners.

Abstract: Mounting assembly includes a junction box having a top wall and a downwardly extending side wall defining a cavity therein. A fixture support is provided on the junction box that has a first use position and a second use position, and the fixture support is movable from the first use position to the second use position. Mounting assembly may include a junction box with a fixture support attached to the junction box, and a first fixture fastener provided on a fixture support. The first fixture fastener may be sized for securing a first type of fastener. A second fixture fastener sized for securing a second size of fastener may be provided on the fixture support. The fixture support is moveable between a use position for the first fixture fastener and a non-use position for the first fixture fastener. The first and second fixture support may be movable, such as by rotation relative to a part of the junction box.

Abstract: Mounting assembly includes a junction box having a top wall and a downwardly extending side wall that define a cavity therein. A side mount may be disposed adjacent the junction box. A fixture support may be provided; and the side mount, the junction box, and the fixture support are disposed so that substantially all forces exerted on the fixture support are transferred to the side mount. The side mount may be attached to the junction box and may include a mounting plate configured for being secured to a support surface. The mounting plate may extend away from the junction box and may extend over the top wall of the junction box. A fastener may be provided which secures the side mount to the junction box. A fastener may be provided for securing the side mount to the support surface. The junction box may be made of plastic and the side mount may be made of metal.

Abstract: An electrical junction box or mounting assembly includes a box having a top wall and a side wall. The side wall extends downwardly away from the top wall and defines a cavity therein. A hole is provided in the side wall, and a fixture support is disposed in the hole. The fixture support may be made of metal, and the side wall and/or top wall may be made of plastic. The fastener may be a stud having a threaded hole therein. Flutes may be provided on the stud for engaging with the plastic/metal side wall for preventing rotation of the stud. An adhesive sufficiently strong to adhere the junction box to a downwardly facing surface may be provided on the top wall of the junction box. The adhesive may be in the form of double-sided tape. A method of extruding junction boxes includes extruding at least the side wall of the box and attaching a top wall thereto.

Abstract: Mounting assembly includes a junction box having a top wall and a side wall. The side wall extends downwardly away from the top wall and defines a cavity therein. An auxiliary cavity may be provided adjacent to and outside of the cavity. A support may be provided that is at least partially within the auxiliary cavity. A dimpled hole may be provided in the top wall, and the supplemental fixture support extends into the dimpled hole for engaging at least a portion of the walls thereof. A threaded hole may be provided on the supplemental fixture support. The supplemental fixture support may be a stud or rivet. A rough surface or fluting may be provided on a portion of said support for engaging the walls of the dimpled hole. Preferably, the supplemental fixture support has exposed portions which are sufficiently smooth for preventing wear to plastic-coated electrical wire which engages such exposed surfaces of the fixture support.

Abstract: A mounting assembly includes an electrical junction box having a top wall and a side wall. The side wall extends downwardly away from the top wall and defines a cavity therein. A fixture support extends into the cavity and supports an electrical fixture. A locking or reinforcement element is provided to fixedly secure the fixture support to the junction box. The locking element is configured for preventing all relative movement between the fixture support and the box, so that the fixture support does not loosen during shipping, installation, or use. The fixture support may have exposed portions which are sufficiently smooth for preventing wear to plastic-coated electrical wires which engage such exposed surfaces of the fixture support. Two, four, or more fixture supports may be provided. Pairs of fixture supports sized for securing different types of fixtures may be provided. An adhesive element, such as double-sided tape, may be provided on the box for rapid attachment thereof to a support surface.

Abstract: An electrical junction box or mounting assembly includes a box having a top wall and a side wall. The side wall extends downwardly away from the top wall and defines a cavity therein. An auxiliary fixture support is disposed in the cavity. An opening or seat is provided in the side wall, and the auxiliary fixture support extends into such opening or seat. A threaded hole may be provided on the auxiliary fixture support. The auxiliary fixture support may be a lug. Preferably, the fixture support has an extension for engaging a side wall of the junction box for counteracting any tendency of the support to move or rotate when carrying a fixture or ceiling fan. Preferably, the auxiliary fixture support is sufficiently smooth for preventing wear to plastic-coated electrical wire which engages exposed surfaces of the fixture support.

Abstract: An electrical junction box or a mounting assembly includes a box having a top wall and a side wall. The side wall extends downwardly away from the top wall and defines a cavity therein. A fixture support extends into the cavity and supports an electrical fixture. A threaded hole may be provided on the fixture support. Preferably, the fixture support has exposed portions which are sufficiently smooth for preventing wear to plastic-coated electrical wires which engage such exposed surfaces of the fixture support. Two or more fixture supports may be provided. The fixture support may enhance the use of conventional inwardly extending ears. An adhesive element, such as double-sided tape, may be provided on the box for rapid attachment thereof to a support surface.

Abstract: An electrical junction box or mounting assembly includes a box having a top wall and a side wall. The side wall extends downwardly away from the top wall and defines a cavity therein. A fixture support is provided. A dimple is provided in the top wall, and the fixture support engages the dimple. The fixture support may be sufficiently smooth for preventing wear to plastic-coated electrical wire which engages exposed surfaces of the fixture support. A side mounting plate may be provided for attaching the box to the side of a support. An adhesive may be provided for securing the box to a support. A fixture support-receiving cavity not connected with the main junction box cavity may be provided.

Abstract: An electrical junction box or mounting assembly includes a box having a top wall and a side wall. The side wall extends downwardly away from the top wall and defines a cavity therein. A fixture support is disposed on the box. The fixture support may be disposed inside or outside the cavity of the box. By locating the fixture support outside the cavity of box, the user can see how strong the fixture support is. The fixture support may be made of metal, and the side wall and/or top wall may be made of plastic. A friction surface, such as fluting, may be provided on the fixture support for engaging with the junction box for preventing rotation and other relative movement of the fixture support relative to the box. An adhesive sufficiently strong to adhere the junction box to a support surface may be provided on one of the walls of the junction box. The adhesive may be in the form of double-sided tape.

Abstract: An electrical fixture mounting assembly includes a junction box having a wall defining a junction box cavity therein. There are provided one or more members on the wall for attaching the junction box to a support. The attachment members include spaced apart mounting brackets which are configured for engaging various sizes and shapes of supports. In addition, there may be provided adhesive members for supplementing and/or replacing the attachment members so that the fixture mounting assembly can be readily attached to a variety of surfaces. Additional features include features which transfer static and dynamic loads directly from a supported fixture to the mounting bracket and substantially without transferring such forces to the associated junction box. Depth indicators for various drywall thicknesses may be provided, as well as movable elements for accommodating different drywall thicknesses.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, the electrical fixture mounting assembly includes a junction box having a junction box cavity defined therein, and a mounting bracket disposed on the junction box. There is a fastener attachment site on the mounting bracket along with a fastener disposed thereon. The fastener is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. The fastener is sufficiently long so that it extends outwardly of the junction box cavity when the fastener is in its extended position, and the fastener is contained substantially within the junction box cavity when the fastener is in its retracted position. The fastener and the fastener attachment site are configured so that a plastic coating on a plastic-coated wire is not abraded thereby. The box may be made of plastic and the fastener may be made of metal. There is likewise disclosed a method of installing an electrical fixture mounting assembly.

Abstract: A mounting assembly includes a junction box having a top wall and a side wall. The side wall extends downwardly away from the top wall and defines a cavity therein. A fixture support is disposed in the cavity. A recess or removed portion is provided on the support, and the removed portion is configured for receiving the inner face of the radiused portion of the box disposed between the top wall and side wall so as to not interfere therewith. A threaded hole for receiving fasteners of a fixture to be supported thereby may be provided on the fixture support. Preferably, the fixture support is sufficiently smooth for preventing wear to plastic-coated electrical wire which engages exposed surfaces of the fixture support.