Abstract: A gangable electrical unit for positioning an electrical component beside an electrical outlet box includes a bracket having a wall structure that defines a front opening. First and second arms extend from the bracket. The first and second arms each include an attachment wall extending from a front edge of the bracket and a support wall extending from the bracket behind the attachment wall. The attachment wall includes an electrical box mounting aperture therethrough. The bracket is configured for attachment to an adjacent electrical device mounting box by aligning the electrical box mounting apertures of the first and second arms with electrical box mounting apertures of the adjacent electrical device box. In addition, a gap between the attachment walls of the first and second arms is larger than an outer wall height of the adjacent electrical device mounting box.

Abstract: A configurable electrical box comprises an electrical box having a wall structure that defines an internal space, a front open end, and a rear open end. The wall structure comprises at least one pair of opposing walls. In addition, at least two slots disposed through at least one wall of the pair of opposing walls. A dividing plate is slidably coupled with one of the at least two slots and is positionable between an engaged position and an unengaged position. The dividing plate is in contact with both of the pair of opposing walls when in the engaged position.

Abstract: A leadthrough (10) for passing conduits through a constructional component includes a tube (11), a base member (16) arranged at the first axial end (12) of the tube (11) and having a receiving space (18) for isolating means (19) and defining an opening (17), and first (14) and second (15) annular, diaphragm-shaped sealing elements provided, respectively, at the first (12) and second axial ends of the tube (11).

Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a radio frequency (RF) device for communicating on a wireless network. The device includes an antenna coupled to an RF circuit. The device further includes a body housing the RF circuit and the antenna. The device yet further includes a support member extending from the body. The support member is configured to be coupled to an object. The support member is prevented from moving laterally and vertically relative to the object when coupled to the object. The support member and body are configured to allow the body and the antenna to rotate about an axis when the support member is prevented from moving laterally and vertically relative to the object.

Abstract: An electrical system (500) is positioned beneath an access floor (30) and includes a number of access floor modules (502) for providing electrical power locations for energizing electrical devices. Cable assemblies (578) electrically interconnect the modules (502) to the power source and to each other. Junction blocks (518) are mechanically connected to the access floor modules (502). Electrical receptacle blocks (562) are electrically interconnected to the junction blocks (518) for supplying power to interconnected electrical devices.

Abstract: A mounting box for installation on an exterior wall of a building. The mounting box has a box-shaped structure having a substantially horizontally disposed top surface when in situ, a nailing flange around a perimeter of the box-shaped structure, a downwardly and outwardly inclined shoulder on each side of the top surface, the shoulders each having a shoulder surface and a plurality of notches along an outer edge of the shoulder surface which attract and constrain the flow of water along the shoulders.

Abstract: An electrical component box which can be provided under a maintenance opening in an engine compartment on a water vehicle, can include a box body provided with an electrical unit and a cover member. The box body can be attached to a bulkhead so that a mounting surface for an electrical unit extends generally vertically. Engaging frames can be provided on the upper face of the box body. Also, engaging clamps can be provided on the upper side of the cover member to be engaged with the engaging frames by one-touch operation. A bottom cover can be provided under the box body to cover the bottom side of the electrical unit and the upper side, both lateral sides and the front side of the electrical unit can be covered by the cover member.

Abstract: The present invention includes a housing for hanging or mounting a wire and a device in a corner between two walls of a building. The housing includes an angular back plate. The angular back plate is bifurcated at an acute angle and the backplate further includes an angular raised portion which is similarly bifurcated at an acute angle and positioned in mating relation with the angular back plate. The raised portion is recessed from top, bottom and side edges of the angular back plate. The raised portion has planar front portions in angular relation to each other and enclosing the raised portion. The back plate is mounted to a corner defined by the wall frames using back plate holes. The angular raised portion mates with a building material affixed to the building wall frame. One of the planar front portions of the angular raised portion defines a hole for passing the wire therethrough.

Abstract: An electrical box is disclosed, wherein the electrical box includes a mounting system that facilitates a repositioning of the electrical box on a mounting structure without a complete removal of fastening devices from the mounting structure.

Abstract: A modular wiring system and method. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are systems comprising an electrical box having a first side wall, a second side wall and a back, and an opening through the first side wall (the side walls and the back define an internal cavity). The system further comprises an electrical backing insert comprising at least six electrically conductive paths, the at least six electrically conductive paths extending from a first end of the electrical backing insert to at least a medial portion of the electrical backing insert. The electrical backing insert is releasably coupled within the internal cavity, and wherein the at least six electrically conductive paths on the first end of the electrical backing insert are accessible through the opening on the first sidewall.

Abstract: An electrical device box which houses both high and low power devices, such as power and data receptacles, is disclosed. A detachable divider is inserted into the device box to separate the interior of the box into two separate chambers, one for housing the high power device and its corresponding wiring and a second chamber for housing the low power device ant its wiring. The divider is shaped such that one of the chambers has a greater volume than the other chamber and its orientation within the box can be reversed to selectively determine which of the two chambers has the greater volume. Additionally, the electrical box and divider are sizable to accommodate single-gang, double-gang, or larger, configurations.

Abstract: A cable connector is provided for connecting a cable to an electrical box. The cable connector has a body with an axial passage for receiving the cable where the body has a first end and a second end. The first end of the body is connected to the electrical box by a coupling member. Two spaced apart spring arms extend from the second end of the body and are angled inwardly to engage the cable and couple the cable to the connector. In one embodiment, the spring arms extend from a top portion of the body inwardly toward the axial center of the body. The first end of the connector includes a coupling tab for coupling to the electrical box and attaching the connector to the electrical box. In one embodiment, the coupling tab is formed with the front end of the body. In a second embodiment, the coupling tab is formed with the forward end of the coupling spring.

Abstract: A Chicago-style plenum-type electrical junction box provides an air impermeable barrier between a box support structure and a junction enclosure. The junction box includes a base plate and a peripheral wall, the peripheral wall extending from the base plate such that the base plate and peripheral wall define the junction enclosure. The base plate preferably includes a series of fastener knockouts so as to provide an air impermeable barrier. The fastener knockouts are selectively removable for exposing a series of fastener-receiving apertures. The fastener-receiving apertures receive a series of fasteners for sealing the fastener-receiving apertures when fastening the junction box to the box support structure thereby providing an air tight barrier between the box support structure and the junction enclosure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cable grommet that consists of two parts that can be intimately joined. The inventive cable grommet has at least one continuous passage in which at least one single-piece strain relief is disposed which is mounted in a base body of high component density.

Abstract: An electrical connection box includes: a body; a mounting member which is attached to the body; a shaft portion which is provided on the mounting member; and a shaft receiving portion which is provided on the body and receives the shaft portion rotatably. A first rib is formed on one of the shaft portion and the shaft receiving portion. When the mounting member is attached to the body, the first rib abuts against the other of the shaft portion and the shaft receiving portion.

Abstract: A cable holder unit is mounted in an electronic device mounting a plurality of units connected with cables. The cable holder unit has a cable holder assembly having cable holders and a support section for supporting the cable holders and a mounting section for mounting the cable holder assembly. The support section has a groove and a movable section having a projection that is to be inserted into and penetrates through the groove. The mounting section has a pivoting section that enables the support section to pivot and an anchoring section that engages with the projection to stop the support section from pivoting. The cable holder unit also has a preventing section for preventing adjacent units under the mounting section from being pulled out.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing an explosion proof enclosure by providing expandable or extendible enclosure wall, side, top, or bottom sections which allow the explosion to be contained internally without the enclosure erupting or the enclosure bursting.

Abstract: A modular power supply particularly adapted for mounting to standard junction boxes in a system to provide a solid state lighting system compatible power signal. One embodiment of a modular power supply for mounting to a junction box according to the present invention includes a housing holding internal electronic components and a first extension integral to the housing for mounting to a junction box. The extension has an opening to the interior of the housing with primary wires passing from the interior of the housing through the extension. The first extension is positioned so that the power supply is capable of being mounted to the mounting surface of a junction box when the power supply is at different orientations.

Abstract: A modular in-wall medical services unit for medical care facilities. A housing is supported inside the wall. The housing is divided longitudinally into front and rear chambers. The service outlet cabinet and gas conduits are mounted in the front chamber. The rear chamber is divided into multiple raceways for the electrical wires. The top of the housing is above the ceiling, and a junction box is mounted on the front of the housing near the top so that it extends beyond the wallboard and above the ceiling. This allows the wallboard to be installed around the cabinet and the junction box before or after gas and electrical connections are completed. Because there are no external wiring conduits, the unit is easier to ship. Additionally, the narrow footprint allows the unit to be placed adjacent another structure in the wall or in a corner, increasing the placement choices in the room.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a self-cutting electrical outlet box. The electrical outlet box is self cutting, allowing the box to be installed through an existing building surface. The box includes teeth or cutting members to assist in self-cutting. The box also includes features to assist in placement and securement of the box to a wall.

Abstract: An environmentally sealed closure, such as a terminal for terminated ends of fiber optic cables, includes a housing having a wall defining an interior volume. A floating sealing assembly is provided including a first plate, a seal member and a second plate arranged in a stack within the interior volume. The seal member has an outer sealing edge for contacting the wall of the housing, which may be straight and/or chamfered. Fiber optic cables extend through the sealing assembly so that the terminated ends are within the splice area. The floating sealing assembly is compressed so as to place the outer sealing edge of the seal member in sealing contact with the wall of the housing. When a pressure differential exists between the splice area and the outside of the housing only one of the first or second plates moves along the longitudinal axis to further compress the seal member and increase sealing between the outer sealing edge and the housing wall.

Abstract: An outlet assembly installed over an existing device box and wiring to provide an integrated appearance for a new low voltage installation alongside the existing device box, without requiring disturbance of the existing device box or wiring.

Abstract: An electrical junction box for a motor vehicle is configured to prevent loss of a fuse that falls down during maintenance. Fuse-containing sections are provided on a vertical surface of a casing of an electrical junction box. The fuse-containing sections are opposed to a trim cover provided with an opening for maintenance in the motor vehicle. Fuse-receiving plates project toward the trim cover integrally on or detachably from the casing surface at the position below the fuse-containing sections. The fuse-receiving plate has a length in which a distal end contacts the trim cover or the distal end is spaced away from the trim cover by a clearance through which a fuse cannot pass. The fuse-receiving plates can receive a fuse that falls down during a fuse attachment or detachment operation.

Abstract: Apparatus for preventing theft of a buss bar connected to electrical conductor and grounding cables is provided in the form of a box-like enclosure of thick metal construction which confines the buss bar and has an elongated access opening permitting passage of cables into the enclosure. An aperture within the bottom of the enclosure permits downward emergence of a grounding cable attached to the buss bar.

Abstract: A curb and cap junction box assembly for protecting joined electrical conductors includes a curb member with a planar flashing portion with a central housing portion extending upwardly from the flashing portion and forming an enclosed space. The central housing portion has top and bottom openings. A plate member is secured over the central housing portion's bottom opening. The plate member includes at least one knockout section therein. A cap member has a planar top portion and a peripheral edge portion extending downwardly therefrom. The cap member is sized to fit over the top opening of the central housing portion and reversibly fastened thereto. The curb and cap mounting assembly is secured to a structure by the planar flashing portion and receives an electrical conductor from interior the structure through a knockout aperture in the plate member and into the enclosed space therein.

Abstract: A back plate device is formed by a generally rectangular frame having an open front face a back plate which is recessed inwardly from the open front face, and at least one wall extending forward from the back plate to the open front face, the wall extending around at least part of the frame periphery. The back plate has a cable access opening and a ledge surrounding the opening against which a face plate can be seated. The outer dimensions of the frame are less than the inner dimensions of a network connection box in which it is to be mounted, and the back plate is spaced from a rear wall of the box when installed to define a concealed cable management area behind the frame.

Abstract: A container suitable as an interface device is provided. The container includes a plurality of walls that define an internal space for storage. The walls include movable portions that correspond to a wiring area within the internal space. The container includes at least a first and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the wiring area is enclosed on at least three sides by the movable portions of the wall. In the second configuration, the movable portions are positioned such that the wiring area is accessible on at least three sides free of any impediments from the container. The container may include an adjustable storage capacity to optimize the overall size of the container to the equipment or other content stored within the container, i.e. minimizing the overall size of the container to match the stored equipment and expanding when needed to accommodate additional equipment.

Abstract: An electrical box with a mounting system is disclosed. The electrical box includes a main body having a back panel with a raised portion and a protuberance formed on an outer surface of the back panel. The mounting tab is configured for mounting the main body to a mounting structure. An electrical box assembly including the mounting tab having a first aperture that receives the protuberance of the main body, and a method for mounting the electrical box on a mounting structure, are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a quick connect electrical box assembly that can be attached to a construction member such as a wall stud. The electrical box includes a box frame and a box back. The box frame and box back each include reciprocal snap connectors so that the frame can be joined to the back. Channels are configured in the box back, and conductor rails are positioned in these rails. Common electrical wires, such as are founded in three-strand bundled power lines, can be stripped of their insulation and placed in the rails. The rails, formed of conductive material such as copper, then form an electrical connection within the box. Using this box an electrician can quickly and efficiently bring power to a location during rough assembly. Later, during finish electrical work, the electrician can also plug devices such as switches and plugs into the box. The switches and plugs, configured with prongs, make electrical connection with the rails and thereby receive power.

Abstract: In an electrical junction box, an electrical junction box main body is housed in a housing case consisting of an under case member and an upper case member, and a wire harness having its one end connected to the electrical junction box main body is led out to the outside of the housing case. The under case member has a pair of holding arms provided therein, which temporarily hold the wire harness to be led out roughly in a desired lead-out direction, the wire harness being led out from the under case member, in a state where the electrical junction box main body is temporarily housed in the under case member. The upper case member has guide ribs provided therein, which guide the wire harness in the desired lead-out direction, the wire harness being led out roughly in the desired lead-out direction by the pair of holding arms in the under case member, in an assembled state of the under case member and the upper case member.

Abstract: A multi-mount, multi-use commercial line electrical box includes first and second side walls, lower and upper walls forming a front opening into the electrical box, and a rear wall. The first side wall has one or more removable external flanges, each flange having a front surface flush with an edge of the front opening for accommodating one or more fasteners. The second side wall also has one or more removable external flanges for accommodating one or more fasteners. A slide-in plate is mounted in side recesses along an inner surface of one of the side walls. The slide-in plate has one or more angled screw guides for a fastener in registry with an exit hole in one of the side walls. One of said lower and upper walls accommodates external attachment nails.

Abstract: An electrical junction box can be used as both a watertight type and a nonwatertight type by improving a fitting structure between a cover and a casing and restricting the cover and casing from rattling even in the nonwatertight configuration in which a rubber packing is not mounted on the box. An electrical junction box that can be used as a watertight type and a nonwatertight type includes a casing and a cover. Terminals connected to ends of electrical wires may be contained in the casing. The electrical wires may be drawn out from a bottom of the casing. An electrical element may be detachably connected to the casing through an upper opening in the casing to be coupled to the terminals. The cover is joined to the casing. A pair of clearance-filling ribs, which have recessed configuration in section, project from one side of a peripheral wall of the cover toward the casing. The casing is provided on an outer surface with fitting ribs adapted to engage the clearance-filling ribs.

Abstract: Molded plastic commercial electrical boxes are provided with metal brackets to accept connectors for conduit or armored cable (BX). Using a sturdy molded plastic frame with metal brackets or regions is a cost-effective method to manufacture these electrical boxes. This type of construction can be used with electrical boxes having conventional attachment brackets or fastening extensions as well as electrical boxes with other variations of fastening methods. The metal brackets can accommodate one or more cable connector clamps therein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a kit for a combination of plug devices, including a lower housing parts (102), upper housing parts (202) and mounting plates (301, 302). The mounting plates (301, 302) can be selectively mounted in like mounting openings (214) of the upper housing parts (202) and configured to receive different types and numbers of plug devices. The mounting plates can also be configured as window elements.

Abstract: A two-gang recessed electrical box assembly for recessing a high voltage component and a low voltage component within a wall. The recessed electrical box assembly includes a frame member including a lateral flange, a rearward extending collar, and a peripheral flange extending inward at the rear edge of the collar. A high voltage compartment and a low voltage compartment are provided at the rear of the frame member. The high voltage compartment includes an electrical box extending rearward from the peripheral flange and the low voltage compartment includes bosses extending inward from the peripheral flange. The electrical box assembly enables the recessed mounting of a high and low voltage component in a single electrical box.

Abstract: A wire distribution system comprises a support structure having a first wall terminating in a first flange and a second wall terminating in a second flange. The second flange may be spaced apart from the first flange and provide a web section formed therebetween. The web section has an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the outer surface defines an abutment to a mating structure, such as a wall, door, or window. The inner surface further defines a part of an inner cavity, and further includes a conduit channel formed therein. The conduit channel has an at least one wall section extending into the inner cavity and further includes an open leg facing the mating structure. An aperture is formed in the support structure first side and is oriented substantially adjacent to the conduit channel. A receptacle extends into the aperture and defines an interior space.

Abstract: A hole seal for an enclosure includes a body having a threaded portion, and a nut having an inner threaded portion to receive the threaded portion of the body, the nut including a first outer flange having first diameter and a second outer flange having a second diameter, larger than the first diameter.

Abstract: A receptacle-receiver unit is provided for an electrical system, such as a lighting system. The unit includes a receptacle having a plurality of female slots and a plurality of male ends, wherein the female slots are configured to receive a plug of the lighting system. The unit also includes a receiver wired to a power supply and the receiver has plurality of female slots configured to receive male ends of the receptacle. The female slots of the receiver and the male ends of the receptacle are engaged without wiring process to deliver electric flow to the lighting system.

Abstract: An electrical box with multiple selectable fastening points. The electrical box is capable of being mounted on a wide range of structures including those that are constructed with metal framing, wood framing, or with a masonry wall. To accommodate various layers of drywall, fasteners for mounting the electrical box to a stud may be moved to any one of the several fastening points to ensure that the fastener is approximately centered with respect to the stud. Outward extending tabs are provided on the sidewalls of the electrical box to enable mounting to masonry walls. Multiple connection points are provided at the front opening of the electrical box to enable the mounting of electrical components or electrical fixtures.

Abstract: An electrical box and cover that includes a body having a back wall, a face plate and a perimeter wall which define an interior and an exterior for the body. The back wall has one or more removable elements for forming apertures that can be used to mount connectors. The faceplate has an opening for accessing the interior that extends beyond the perimeter wall to expose a slot. The cover is connected to the body by one or more hinges and is pivotably movable between an open and closed position. When the cover is in the open position, it can be retracted into the housing. A housing extending from the rear of the face plate on the exterior of the body receives the cover. The cover can include a rail on the interior surface and the perimeter wall can include a track that receives the rail when the cover is retracted into the box.

Abstract: A two-gang recessed electrical box assembly for recessing a plurality of high or low voltage electrical components within a wall. The recessed electrical box assembly includes an electrical box with an electrical enclosure therein and a trim plate. The electrical enclosure can accommodate two high voltage components or two low voltage components or an optional voltage separator can be installed to divide the enclosure and enable the mounting of both a high voltage and low voltage component in the resultant subdivided enclosures. The trim plate includes a laterally extending flange and a peripheral flange that is received within the sidewalls of the electrical box. Alignment tabs are provided on the sidewalls of the electrical box to enable easy alignment against a stud. A mounting arrangement is provided on the outer sidewalls of the electrical box for securing the two-gang electrical box assembly to a stud or similar support.

Abstract: An electrical box assembly for providing a secure electrical enclosure on walls constructed with steel studs of two conventional sizes. The electrical box assembly includes an electrical box including captive fasteners on one sidewall and a bracket that is adjustable in length for attachment to the opposite sidewall. The adjustable length bracket may be used as is for bracing the opposite sidewall of the electrical box for a wide stud. A bend line is provided on the bracket for enabling simple reduction of its length for bracing the electrical box against a narrow stud. The electrical box assembly provides an electrical box that is fastened directly to a stud on one sidewall and braced against the drywall at both ends of the box on the opposite sidewall to securely hold the electrical box with respect to the wall.

Abstract: A structural unit having a frame, a connecting face that surrounds an opening and a cover that is attached to the connecting face to cover the opening. The frame and the cover are formed of materials with different coefficients of thermal expansion, and the connecting face has a channel that opens towards the cover. At least one duct communicates with the channel so that when a filling compound is injected into the duct it is received in the channel. The filling compound thereby attaches the cover to the frame and provides a seal therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a dual hinge recess weatherproof outdoor electrical box assembly for shielding and protecting electrical components from moisture. The electrical box assembly includes an electrical box having a plurality of hinge sockets, an adapter plate that is recessed in the electrical box, and a cover having a plurality of hinge pins for operable engagement with the hinge sockets.

Abstract: An adjustable electrical box assembly for mounting an electrical device on a stone wall either flush with the wall or at a desired offset. The assembly includes a base member, anchoring members, an electrical box, and an optional base extender. For a wall constructed of narrow depth stones, the base member is mounted directly to the substrate using the anchoring members. For a wall constructed of thick stones, the base member and base extender are secured together with the anchoring members and the assembly is secured to the substrate. The offset of the electrical box from the wall surface is set by adjusting the position of attachment of the anchoring members with respect to the sidewalls of the base member and base extender. The electrical box is adapted to receive a light fixture or similar electrical device.

Abstract: A connecting butt strap connecting in series two wire cable trays (10, 20) consisting of two different types of wires, warp wires and weft wires, the connection of the two cable trays (10, 20) being produced via their abutted weft wires (12, 22): it comprises two clip-on elements adapted to clip the butt strap (30) on each of the abutted weft wires (12, 22), one of which enables the butt strap to be mounted rotatable (30) on one cable tray (10) and the other enables the two cable trays (10, 20) to be assembled, the butt strap (30) further comprising locking elements adapted to co-operate with a warp wire of the other cable tray (20) and to lock the butt strap (30) in its connecting position.

Abstract: An electrician's center point device to simplify placing conduit holes in electrical enclosures wherein a device is provided having a stamp to imprint the center point of the conduit to the electrical enclosure. Diametric lines are drawn through the center point to facilitate the positioning of a conventional knockout set on the sidewall of the electrical enclosure for pulling a hole for a conduit there through.

Abstract: A terminal box of an output part of a solar cell module, including a case and an outer lid that are molded with a thermoplastic resin and an removal cable cover that is of a knockout type and is arranged in the case includes an inner lid that covers to close an electric circuit that is housed in the case.

Abstract: A ceiling lamp junction box assembly is composed of a base and an outer shell combined of two half portions that interlockingly combine to enclose electronic components contained therein. In addition, a protective plate is placed in a recess defined in the bottom of the outer shell to protect the electronic components and the outer shell during installation of the junction box. A dovetail portion present on the outer surface of the outer shell combines with a slot defined in the base to help improve rotational stability.

Abstract: A cord management system operable to reduce or eliminate various forces exerted on a vacuum cleaner power cord. The system includes a swiveling strain relief incorporated into the vacuum handle and collars, used to connect sections of dirty air conduit, having exterior portions that enable the power cord to be retained in a secure manner.