Abstract: A fixture bracket suspension assembly is mounted directly to a drop ceiling runner. The runner has a stem and a base wall with a pair of flanges extending out from the stem in a generally inverted T shape. The flanges are adapted to support ceiling tiles and the stem has cross member positioning slots located along its length. The bracket assembly comprises a screw and a bracket. The screw has a head portion and a stem portion for supporting a suspension wire adapted to be mounted to a fixture. The bracket has a base plate with an opening through which the screw stem portion passes. The base plate has a top surface for supporting the screw head adjacent the base wall of the runner. The bracket has two pair of spaced apart opposing legs.

Abstract: A housing for a meter is disclosed. The housing includes a base portion which has an insertion axis along which the base portion can be inserted into an opening in a panel and an interior space for receiving electrical meter components. A flange extends laterally outwardly from the base portion and one or more resiliently flexible flaps extend from the base portion and are free to flex laterally inwardly about an axis generally parallel to the insertion axis and towards the base portion to permit passage of the flap or flaps through the panel opening when the base portion is inserted into the panel opening. The flap has a panel abutting surface that is axially spaced from the flange and at least partially laterally coextensive with the flange to define therebetween a slot or gap for receiving a portion of the panel adjacent the panel opening.

Abstract: A prepackaged mounting assembly for securing an electrical fixture to a sloped ceiling. The prepackaged assembly securely holds all the hardware needed for attaching the mounting block to an overhead beam, including fasteners, without the need for an outer wrap or separate packaging for each separate mounting assembly. The mounting assembly includes two embodiments, one for use with a cathedral ceiling and one for use with a vaulted ceiling. The mounting assembly includes a box having an open top, a closed bottom, a side wall, and an integral electrical wiring enclosure. Integral holsters are provided for temporary storage of threaded fasteners. The wiring enclosure includes a top wall having a seat thereon for flush fitting against an appropriate brace.

Abstract: A control cabinet for installing electronic equipment includes a bottom, wall parts which may be disassembled, at least one door and a top, in which devices for securing the equipment, particularly withdrawable mount fixtures, may be arranged in the control cabinet and cable lead-throughs may be provided on the control cabinet. The walls may be produced from fire-resistant material. An air conditioner is provided for regulating the temperature in the control cabinet. The openings and cable lead-throughs of the control cabinet may act in a self-sealing manner in case of fire. Furthermore, a method for assembling a control cabinet around an apparatus rack fitted with equipment in operation.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting free-space optical communications system (FSO) equipment to a window. The apparatus includes a substantially rectangular frame member in which a central opening is defined. In one embodiment, the frame member comprises an extrusion that may be cut to a desired length to fit various window widths. The frame member is coupled to a window frame or the window via a plurality of universal mounting brackets. A support that is operatively coupled to the frame member provides a mounting interface to couple to an FSO terminal that is disposed within the central opening. In one embodiment, the support comprises a gimbaled support that enables the FSO terminal to be rotated about a pair of orthogonal spin axes. A valance is provided to prevent undesired access to the gimbaled support and FSO terminal and make the apparatus appear less obtrusive.

Abstract: A support for a fixture for a lighting or other electrical device, on an acoustic ceiling, so that it will be supported firmly without wobbling. In the preferred embodiment it is a rectangular metal box with an open bottom, formed from a single sheet of metal. It is dimensioned and configured so that a mounting box for the fixture can fit inside. The mounting box is prevented from moving by the broad, flat top surface of the invention. There are diagonal rows of large holes through the top side for electrical fittings, and smaller circular holes for support and grounding screws. It can be supported on the beams of the ceiling by screws that pass through slots in its ends, by using fire tie tabs, or by a stab connection. The longer side walls have flanges which rest against the top surfaces of supporting cross pieces for ceiling tiles.

Abstract: An electrical fixture mounting assembly is provided for quickly and easily mounting an electrical fixture to a brace assembly. The electrical fixture mounting assembly includes an electrical box, a brace assembly and a bracket. The brace assembly is mounted between joists located above an aperture in a ceiling. A bracket is snap-fitted onto the brace assembly. Protrusions on the bracket prevent substantial movement of the bracket during installation of the electrical box. Tabs on the bracket engage openings in the electrical box, thereby facilitating alignment of the electrical box with the bracket. An electrical box is secured to the brace assembly by the bracket and fasteners.

Abstract: A floor stand for mounting an electrical box and for supporting a conduit extending downwardly to the electrical box has a conduit-supporting flange projecting backwardly from an upper portion of the upright member and is adapted to mount an electrical box so as to bear against a back face of the floor stand, beneath the conduit-supporting flange, which has three apertures, each adapted to pass a conduit extending downwardly through the aperture, to an electrical box so mounted. The conduit-supporting flange has a slot communicating with each aperture, from an edge of the conduit-supporting flange, and the conduit-supporting flange has a tab adjacent to the slot. The tab is adapted to permit a conduit to enter that aperture from the edge of the conduit-supporting flange, via the slot, if the tab is bent sufficiently, and to block a conduit from exiting that aperture, via the slot, if tab is unbent.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to electrical junction boxes with mounting flanges configured for use with construction panels.

Abstract: A panel includes a sheet of metal folded to define an elongate main panel portion (100, 200) along the edges of which are a first longitudinal side flange (101, 201) and a first transverse end flange (103, 203). The first longitudinal side flange is along at least part of its length folded back towards the main panel portion (100, 200) and secured thereto to provide a tubular edge reinforcement of the panel. The first longitudinal side flange (101, 201) has a first longitudinal end which is secured to the first transverse end flange (103, 203). A portion (107) of the first longitudinal side flange (101) generally parallel to the main panel portion (100) has a longitudinal extension (115) which is folded towards the main panel portion (100) and is secured to a portion of the first transverse end flange (103) extending away from the main panel portion (100).

Abstract: A floor stand having two parallel uprights mounts an electrical box having a plaster ring, via fasteners passing between the parallel uprights, whereby the parallel uprights are clamped between the plaster ring and the electrical box.

Abstract: An apparatus support used for example inside a box may have on each of its opposite sides groove elements for being mounted on the side units of a wireway base when the base has such side units. Associated with the support by way of mechanical fastening element, is a plate having at least two projecting columns, with on the top part of the columns, snap-on elements, and the support correspondingly includes snap-on elements matching the snap-on elements of the plate columns.

Abstract: A junction box for an aircraft that provides a convenient and secure device for routing electrical cables through a passenger compartment floor panel of an aircraft. The junction box includes an enclosure that attaches to a bottom surface of the floor panel of the aircraft, and a cover, cable strain support, and gasket, that attach to a top surface of the floor panel. The walls of the enclosure can accommodate various shaped cutouts depending on the type of cable connectors being used with the cables. A portion of the cover is offset from the rest of the cover to provide an access opening for routing cables into the passenger compartment of the aircraft.

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: A distribution box for supporting a plurality of distribution jacks, each distribution jack having a first terminal and a second terminal, the distribution box being configured to permit a plurality of cables to be selectively interconnected with the plurality of distribution jacks, the distribution box includes a housing defining a hollow interior, The housing having a wall adapted to support The plurality of such distribution jacks such that the first terminal of each distribution jack is positioned in the hollow interior and the second terminal of each distribution jack is accessible from the exterior of the housing, and the housing having an opening configured to allow The cables to be routed into The hollow interior for interconnection to the first terminals of The distribution jacks; and a removable shield mountable over The opening and being adapted to seal around the cables disposed in The opening.

Abstract: This invention relates to a wire-collecting box which make use of a box body with hollow interior, matching up with a rotating plate base capable of combining together, relying on the slotting buckled stick protruding out to the center of the plate base to slip on the buckled opening of the box body, so that electric wires and the like can pass through the slotting of the buckled stick and wires can be rolled and circled to fit into the wire-collecting box as rotating the plate disk, and combined the plate disk, connecting a plurality of wire-collecting boxes in series by one connection plate.

Abstract: One low voltage old work bracket can be ganged into a two-gang, three-gang, four-gang, etc. bracket with no modifications to the single bracket unit. The side walls are staggered so that the first side wall from the second bracket fits over the second side wall from the first bracket. Corresponding tongues and grooves hold the ganged brackets together. Each bracket preferably includes a wire retention tab and a pair of swing arms on opposing corners of the bracket frame.

Abstract: A hanger bar assembly for supporting an outlet box between spaced apart support elements including a first channel member being longitudinally slidingly engagable with a second channel member forming a longitudinally adjustable support bar. The first channel member has a plurality of longitudinally extending grooves and the second channel member having a plurality of longitudinally extending rails slidingly received in the grooves such that lateral movement between the first and second channel members is resisted. A clamping device is provided for urging the first and second channel members into respective forced engagement thereby restricting movement between the first and second channel members. A securement device attached to the support bar for securing the support bar to the spaced support elements is further provided. The first and second channel members have apertures formed therein to accommodate fasteners for securing end plates to the support.

Abstract: A ceiling lamp junction box double-constraint lighting rod mounting structure comprised of sockets installed through openings in the side of a junction box and plug-ended rods inserted into each socket. Each plug-ended rod has catch holes respectively formed in the top surface and two sides of its tip and, correspondingly, a spring and a retaining element are installed at the top ends and the lateral ends of each socket. When the retaining elements are their the normal state, the free ends of the retaining elements are pushed into the bores of the sockets by tensile components. After a plug-ended rod is inserted into the bore of a socket, the catch holes at its tip are respectively infixed by the engaging end of the spring and the free ends of the retaining elements projecting slightly into the bore such that the plug-ended rod is maintained in place by both the spring and the retaining elements and cannot be pulled out while mechanically constrained within the socket.

Abstract: An enclosure for an electrical device includes a first wall portion. The first wall portion has a first cable through passageway with an edge, a portion of the edge being rolled. A second wall portion is adjacent the first wall portion and has a removable knock-out portion at least partially covering a second cable through passageway.

Abstract: A bar hanger and mounting clip assembly for securing an electrical box between two opposed Tee bar elements in a ceiling structure is provided which comprises a spanning bar which spans between the two opposed Tee bar elements; first and second clips at opposed ends of the spanning bar for attaching the spanning bar to the two opposed Tee bar elements; an electrical box; and a mounting clip for securing the electrical box to the spanning bar, the mounting clip including a tension leg for initially holding the electrical box in position on the spanning bar before the clip is securely fastened to the electrical box.

Abstract: A terminal mounting track for supporting objects of more than one type has a base which is designed to attach the track to a support surface. A support member projects from the base and an elongated mounting rail is supported by the support member in a spaced apart relationship with the base. The rail has a pair of spaced apart elongated mounting flanges and a mid-portion which joins the flanges to the support member. The mid-portion includes a first wall segment and a second wall segment which are joined together so as to define a V-shaped groove which is configured to accept a sheet metal screw. Objects such as other dimensions of rails and electrical boxes may be mounted to the track using a sheet metal screw that engages the groove.

Abstract: An electrical box support is provided having either a single strut accommodating a constant stud spacing or a set of struts telescoping one within the other to accommodate the length for attachment to adjacent studs of different spacings. Each strut has a face suited for mounting an electrical box. An end tab formed at each of outer opposite ends of the support is adapted for bending so as to be able to mount an electrical box appropriately matching the surface of a wall board to be installed. Bending of the tab along a controlled straight line is accomplished by the formation of discontinuous score lines formed along each of several bend lines and which permit, when necessary, the end tab to be straightened and rebent without fracturing the metal forming the end tab.

Abstract: An electrical box support is provided having a set of struts telescoping one within the other to accommodate the length for attachment to studs of different spacings. Each strut has a face suited for mounting an electrical box and has a series of inwardly directed, uniformly and relatively closely spaced detents. The detents serve both for releasably locking the length of the support and for guiding the entry of screws used to attach the box to the support. Each strut has an end tab adapted for bending to mount to the studs in a position established so that a mounted electrical box appropriately meets the surface of a wall board to be installed. Bending in a controlled straight line is accomplished by the formation of discontinuous score lines. A second embodiment of the invention is formed with two struts having end tabs and a third strut having no end tabs and engaging the other two struts. Either one or both of the struts with end tabs can be moved to change the length of the assembly.

Abstract: An electrical fixture mounting assembly is provided for quickly and easily mounting an electrical fixture to a brace assembly. The electrical fixture mounting assembly includes an electrical box, a brace assembly and a bracket. The brace assembly is mounted between joists located above an aperture in a ceiling. A bracket is snap-fitted onto the brace assembly. Protrusions on the bracket prevent substantial movement of the bracket during installation of the electrical box. Tabs on the bracket engage openings in the electrical box, thereby facilitating alignment of the electrical box with the bracket. An electrical box is secured to the brace assembly by the bracket and fasteners.

Abstract: A support bracket and extra-low voltage control device for installation with an electrical outlet box provides the capability of attaching or removing extra-low voltage (normally 30 volts or less) control of AC power (normally supplied at 120 volts) circuits such as lights. A controlling device in an enclosure (also called a control module) is attached to the exterior of one wall of an electrical outlet box, so that AC 120 volt wiring from the control module AC controlling device (a relay, a triac or a transistor) enters the electrical outlet box through an aperture in the wall of the electrical outlet box. Extra-low voltage control wiring enters the control module through an aperture in the control module enclosure and connects either to a relay coil or to an opto-coupling device within the control module enclosure to provide physical separation between the two wiring systems.

Abstract: A housing has an electric cable passing through an electromagnetic interference shielding wall. The wall has an edge and a recess bordering the edge. When the cable is introduced into the recess the cable is electrically connected to the shielding through a contact in or adjacent the recess, and a fastening element on the cable mates with a receiving element on the wall adjacent the recess. The fastening and receiving elements cooperate to absorb any mechanical pull loads on the cable without disturbing the electrical connection to the shielding.

Abstract: The present invention, in certain embodiments, is an exterior-wall-mounted accessory outlet unit for a recreational vehicle, motor home, travel trailer or mobile home. The apparatus includes a housing and a mounting plate. The housing is adapted to be positioned through the exterior wall of a recreational vehicle, motor home, travel trailer or mobile home. The housing includes a mounting lip and side walls, which form an interior space, and a receiving ridge. The mounting plate is shaped to fit into the receiving ridge of the housing, such that the outwardly-facing planar surface is generally parallel to a plane defined by the exterior wall of a recreational vehicle, motor home, travel trailer or mobile home. Within the mounting plate is at least one aperture for accommodating at least one electrical power accessory outlet, at least one coaxial cable mount, at least one modular telephone connector and at least one exterior speaker outlet.

Abstract: The invention is a watertight plastic housing for an electrical device, having a base 2, a lid 12 of a size and shape to be friction-induced welded 13 to base 2. The housing has a fixed male-threaded nipple 1, which is hollow (opening 5), permitting wires 10 to pass through a housing wall. When the housing base is friction-induced welded to the lid, a prior art washer is externally seated on the nipple, the nipple is inserted into a hole 15 of a prior art junction box 16, and the nipple is secured to the junction box with a prior art nut, the housing and housing-to-junction box substantially provides a watertight seal.

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 utility box is configured to contain an electrical device. The box includes a bottom wall, two opposing side walls, two opposing end walls, a mounting boss, and a shield structure. The mounting boss has a bore configured to receive a fastener that fastens the electrical device to the box. The shielding structure is configured to block an uninsulated wire from contacting a portion of the fastener that protrudes from an open lower end of the bore.

Abstract: An electrical conduit box mounting strap is described having a single unitary structure. The strap is used for mounting conduit boxes as a fixed rigid composite structure within a volume of an internal void or cavity of a concrete, cement or similar block of material. The strap is shaped and configured to stabilize the conduit box, particularly as conduit wires are pulled therethrough.

Abstract: An electrical transformer box for mounting a low-voltage transformer partitioned into two spaces. A box-like transformer is divided by a partition into two volumes with the first volume being approximately one-half of the second volume. The transformer enclosure is nailed to a wall stud or fixed structure. Household current wires enter and exit into the smaller space. Wires connecting the household current pass through a bore in the partition into the larger space where a low-voltage transformer is mounted for connection to the household current wires. Low-voltage wires pass from the low-voltage transformer to a low-voltage appliance outside of the transformer enclosure.

Abstract: A clip for mounting an object such as an electrical box on a stud is provided which comprises a fist side portion for engaging a first surface of the stud; a second side portion for engaging a second surface of the stud; the second side portion including at least one box clip arm for securing the electrical box to the clip; and at least one support member extending between the electrical box and the second surface of the stud for substantially preventing flexing of the clip and inward movement of the electrical box when a force is applied generally inwardly of the electrical box.

Abstract: A quick connecting universal electrical box system for mounting of electrical sockets, switches or any electronic or communication component that is typically installed into a wall is disclosed. The system has a mounting frame and an electrical box, which can be pre-wired with any socket unit or component, such that installation of the electrical box into a wall is greatly simplified. The mounting frame is first inserted into a wall, followed by insertion of the electrical box into the mounting frame. The action of inserting the electrical box into the mounting frame forces flaps in the mounting frame to engage and lock the mounting frame into the wall. Retaining studs formed on flexible side panels of the electrical box then engage with corresponding openings in the mounting frame to secure the electrical box within the mounting frame. Secure installation of this electrical box is simple and quick without the need for any tools or fastening screws.

Abstract: A portable positioning tool for consistent locations of either plastic or metal electrical utility boxes or upright studs. The tool locates the pre-established vertical height from the floor for the electrical box as well as the position of the front surface of the electrical box relative to the thickness of the finished wall. The tool is provided with a replaceable mounting block for either a plastic or metal electrical outlet box.

Abstract: A remote power inlet arrangement for use with a portable generator having a power outlet, for providing auxiliary power to the main electrical panel or load center of a building. The power inlet arrangement includes a power inlet which is secured inside a power inlet enclosure. An electrical cord is selectively engageable at one end to the power inlet. The electrical cord has a plug at a second end which can be engaged with the power outlet of the portable generator. The electrical cord is stored inside the power inlet enclosure when not in use. A door having a peripheral resilient seal is attached to the power inlet enclosure to provide a weathertight seal when the door is in a closed position. A securing mechanism is provided to maintain the door in its closed position.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an enclosure having an outer shell, an inner subassembly slid into the outer shell, and a retractable cover movable between open and closed positions. Connector access cut-outs are defined in the outer shell. Due to the retractable cover and the connector access cut-outs, full access to the connectors housed in the enclosure is provided. The retractable cover also provides protection for those same connectors when desired. Thus, even though the number of connectors and cabling may increase, the difficulty in accessing them does not. Further, since the height of the enclosure of the present invention is approximately 5¼″, a greater number of enclosures may be mounted on a standard rack.

Abstract: A universal load-bearing hanger bracket for hanging a lighting fixture below a grid ceiling has opposed shaped hanger strips which when joined together form an elongated bracket body having a base end with a T-bar channel for securing the hanger bracket to the T-bar of the grid ceiling to thus provide an “on-grid” suspension, and a rail gripping structure above the T-bar channel for securing the hanger bracket to an optional mounting rail of a grid ceiling for an “off-grid” suspension. A hanger bracket assembly is further described wherein an electrical junction box is secured to the body of the hanger bracket and wherein a female plug having a downwardly facing plug end is provided at the bottom wall of the junction box so as to extend through the grid ceiling to provide an accessible electrical outlet next to the suspension location for the lighting fixture.

Abstract: The present invention uses a plastic mounting device having an open front surface extending around an opening in a building wall integral with a closed electrical box extending at right angles therefrom rearward of the front surface and extending into the building wall. The mounting device has two turning screws adapted to turn flags which are inserted into the opening in a “closed” position and grab the far or inside surface of the building wall when the screws are rotated causing the flags to obtain their “open” position. An alternative embodiment incorporates a second set of flags positioned behind the first set for installatio in a wall too thick to permit engagement of the first set of flags.

Abstract: A new and useful clip is disclosed for securing an elongate member, or lather's channel, to a horizontal T-bar of a ceiling grid, conventionally used to form a drop ceiling. The clip comprises a body having a downwardly opening recess therein for permitting the body to be placed over the lather's channel, without removing the channel from the T-bar. The lather's channel is in a seated position in which the channel is received in the recess of the clip. The clip has clasps depending from the body configured so that as the body is moved toward its seated position, the clasps assume positions on opposite sides of the stem of the T-bar for clasping the T-bar and securing the clip to the T-bar. The clip further includes a spring finger formed integrally with the body. The finger is engageable with the lather's channel as the body is moved to its seated position.

Abstract: A supporting structure, including a bracket brace and a bracket is disclosed. Preferably, the brace has an inside section and an outside section that move relative to each other. A portion of the inside section can be positioned completely within the outside section and each of the inside and outside sections have a pair of vertical portions. The brace also has a slot extending through the inside and outside sections. The bracket is coupled to the inside section of the brace and to each of the vertical portions of the outside sections of the brace. The bracket also has a coupling members in the form of threaded openings to secure a supported member; such as an electrical junction box, against the brace to prohibit relative movement between the brace and the bracket. The brace and bracket allow new, heavier lighting fixtures and ceiling fans to be safely supported.

Abstract: A concealable electrical outlet box system for selectively concealing an electrical outlet box while the outlet is not in use. The concealable electrical outlet box system includes an outlet box having an outlet panel extending outwardly from an open top of the outlet box, a fixture coupling panel disposed from an edge of the outlet panel for coupling to a hinged cover panel such that the outlet box is selectively concealable within a fixture such as a cabinet.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting luminaires (A) includes a lower mounting plate (30a) having a front face (32a) and a back face (34a) adapted for attachment to a luminaire. An upper mounting plate (30b), having a front face (32b) and a back face (34b), is adapted for attachment to an electrical assembly (20). The upper and lower mounting plates are identical in configuration. The upper mounting plate selectively engages the lower mounting plate so that the upper mounting plate and the lower mounting plate are in locking relation. A hinge (50) operatively connects the upper and lower mounting plates. The hinge is adapted to swing down and suspend the luminaire while the appropriate electrical connections are made and pivot to a substantially horizontal position once the upper and lower mounting plates have been placed in locking relation.

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 adjustable throat for protecting electrical connections between two mating pieces of electrical equipment such as a transformer and associated switchgear is disclosed. The adjustable throat includes two telescoping tubular members each having flanges at one end thereof with oversized holes for connection respectively to a transformer and associated switchgear. The holes allow for vertical and horizontal adjustment to provide for final adjustment in these directions. One of the tubular members also has elongated open ended slots to allow the throat to be adjusted in and out to allow final connection to the switchgear without the need for minor movement of the gear.

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: A bracket assembly for mounting a terminal housing in an utility enclosure which includes a base and a rotator arm. The base has a pair of laterally spaced side walls forming a gap for receiving the rotator arm. At least a part of the rear end portion of each base side wall may be mounted to the utility enclosure. The rotator arm has a longitudinally extending mounting member and first and second laterally spaced side walls which extend from the mounting member. The mounting member may be mounted to the terminal housing. Each arm side wall also has a mounting tab which extends outwardly into an opening in the adjacent base side wall to mount the rotator arm within the base such that the rotator arm may be rotated between an upright position and an inclined position. Each arm side wall has an outwardly extending locking tab which is received in a notch in the top portion of the adjacent base side wall to lock the rotator arm in the upright position.

Abstract: As stamped from sheet metal, an elongate hanger for hanging an electrical box between a pair of ceiling panel-supporting bars has two opposite ends, a main panel with a front surface and a back surface, a lower flange, and an upper flange. Each flange projects from the front surface and has plural grooves. Each groove is arranged to receive a tire wire wrapped around the hanger so that the tie wire is restrained in that groove against slipping along the hanger. At each of the opposite ends, the main panel has a pair of slits defining a tab adopted to be bent at a right angle. Each tab has a hole arranged to receive a fastener to fasten the tab to a ceiling panel-supporting bar extending at a right angle to the hanger.

Abstract: A stake assembly for an electrical receptacle includes a stake formed with a slot, and a coupling device mounted movably on the stake for sliding along the slot. The coupling device includes a pair of opposite engaging members respectively having first protrusions, each of which has a hooking end adapted to hook releasably with the receptacle. The engaging members are slidable along the slot between a first position, in which the hooking ends of the first protrusions engage the receptacle, and a second position, in which the first protrusions move toward each other from the first position and the hooking ends disengage from the receptacle. The coupling device further includes an urging member that urges the engaging members to move from the second position to the first position.