CA2107403A1 - Electrical junction box construction - Google Patents
Electrical junction box constructionInfo
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- CA2107403A1 CA2107403A1 CA002107403A CA2107403A CA2107403A1 CA 2107403 A1 CA2107403 A1 CA 2107403A1 CA 002107403 A CA002107403 A CA 002107403A CA 2107403 A CA2107403 A CA 2107403A CA 2107403 A1 CA2107403 A1 CA 2107403A1
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- Prior art keywords
- mount
- rectangular
- principal
- perimetral flange
- electrical
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
- H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
- H02G15/00—Cable fittings
- H02G15/08—Cable junctions
- H02G15/10—Cable junctions protected by boxes, e.g. by distribution, connection or junction boxes
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F58/00—Domestic laundry dryers
- D06F58/20—General details of domestic laundry dryersÂ
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Textile Engineering (AREA)
- Connection Or Junction Boxes (AREA)
Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A mount structure (e.g., an electrical junction box) construction is provided herein. The construction includes a principal structure, i.e., of polygonal shape (e.g., rectangular) having a bottom, a top, and a plurality of side walls, (e.g., four). The bottom is defined by a lower external, perimetral flange which encircles the outer reaches of the polygonal structure at the bottom of the walls of the polygonal structure. The top is defined by an upper internal perimetral flange which encircles the inner reaches of the polygonal structure at the top of the walls of the polygonal structure. A secondary structure, i.e, an electrical junction box depends into the principal polygonal structure from the upper perimetral flange and is provided with connection means (e.g., electrical connectors) and inlet means for conduits (e.g., for electrical conduits).
A mount structure (e.g., an electrical junction box) construction is provided herein. The construction includes a principal structure, i.e., of polygonal shape (e.g., rectangular) having a bottom, a top, and a plurality of side walls, (e.g., four). The bottom is defined by a lower external, perimetral flange which encircles the outer reaches of the polygonal structure at the bottom of the walls of the polygonal structure. The top is defined by an upper internal perimetral flange which encircles the inner reaches of the polygonal structure at the top of the walls of the polygonal structure. A secondary structure, i.e, an electrical junction box depends into the principal polygonal structure from the upper perimetral flange and is provided with connection means (e.g., electrical connectors) and inlet means for conduits (e.g., for electrical conduits).
Description
--i 2107~3 This invention relates to a mount structure. In one facet, it relates to a structure for containing electrical connections, i.e., what is commonly known as a junction box. Such junction boxes contain electrical connections which may be switches, light bulbs, or electrical outlets.
In another facet, it relates to an air outlet structure, i.e., for the discharge of gases from a clothes drier.
One common type of electrical junction box is in the form of a flush casing for electric switches, consisting of a shell provided with externally-projecting perforated ears, situated diametrically opposite each other. The box also has external projections and recesses, a peripheral flange and a lid which is adapted to be secured to the shell. When such junction box is mounted to the siding of an exterior wall, the cover leaves gaps underneath itself at uneven or low areas of the siding. These gaps require thick, unattractive beads of silicone to keep out moisture and insects.
It would be desirable, and it is therefore a principal object of this invention to provide a mount structure for a junction box that could be used to solve such problems.
An object of another aspect of thie invention is the provision of a mount structure which can enhance the appearance of electrical or other types of fixtures, or exterior sideways, while simplifying the task of the installer, i.e., an electrician.
'- 2~7~03 An object of yet another aspect of this invention is to provide a mount structure for an air outlet structure for the discharge of gases from a clothes drier.
By the present invention, a mount structure is provided comprising: a principal polygonal structure having a bottom, a top, and a plurality of side walls; a lower, external perimetral flange encircling the outer reaches of the polygonal structure at the bottom of the walls of the polygonal structure; an upper perimetral flange encircling the inner reaches of the polygonal structure at the top of the walls of the polygonal structure; and a secondary structure depending from the upper peripheral flange into the principal polygonal structure, such secondary structure being provided with inlet connection means and outlet connection means.
The present invention also provides a mount for an electrical fixture, the mount comprising: a principal rectangular structure having four walls, a bottom, the bottom being defined by a lower external perimetral flange encircling the lower reaches at the bottom of the walls of the rectangular structure, and a top, the top being defined by an upper internal perimetral flange encircling the upper inner reaches at the top of the walls of the rectangular structure; and a secondary structure comprisin~ an electrical junction box depending from the upper perimetral flange into the principal rectangular structure, such junction box including inlet means for an electrical ', ' ;.
2107~03 conduit and electrical and structural connection means for an electrical fixture.
The present invention also provides a mount for a one-way air outlet box for the exhaust of gases from a clothes drier, the mount comprising: a principal rectangular structure having four walls, a bottom, the bottom being defined by a lower external perimetral flange encircling the lower reaches at the bottom of the walls of the rectangular structure, and a top, the top being defined by an upper internal perimetral flange encircling the upper inner reaches at the top of the walls of the rectangular structure; and a secondary structure comprising a one-way air outlet box depending from the upper perimetral flange into the principal rectangular structure, the one-way air outlet box including inlet means for exhaust from a clothes drier, and structural connection means for a one-way flap valve.
In one variant of this invention the principal polygonal structure may be made of metal or of a synthetic plastic material.
By one variant thereof, the electrical junction box is a rectangular receptacle box, which preferably is integral with the upper perimetral flange.
By another variant thereof, the electrical junction box is an octagonal fixture mount, which preferably ~is integral with the upper perimetral flange.
In more general terms, the mount structure of aspects of the present invention provides a plumb, flat surface to r ~ 2 1 0 7 4 ~ ~
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enable easy connection to a fixture or receptacle. The mount of aspects of this invention makes it easier for an electrician at the time of ~rough-in" as he would only have to put a wire through the wall in the general location of the fixture/receptacle instead of mounting an octagonal or rectangular box into the wall itself.
If the mount of an aspect of this invention is made of metal, the octagonal fixture mount or rectangular receptacle box may be stamped into the mount construction at the time of manufacturing. If the mount of an aspect of ;~
this invention is made of synthetic plastic material, the secondary structure may be moulded thereinto at the time of manufacture.
The mount construction of aspects of this invention may be made of either a synthetic plastic material, e.g., vinyl, or of metal, in either case being in colours selected to coincide with the different colours of the siding. The thin mounting lower flange around the lower perimeter enables easy securement, e.g., by nailing, to the wall before the siding is installed. It has been found that the appearance of the fixtures and receptacles is greatly increased by the use of the mount construction of this invention. ! ;~
In the accompanying drawings, Fig. 1 is a side elevational view of the mount of one embodiment of this invention in one of its uses;
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the mount of the present invention;
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Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the ~mbodiment of Fig. l;
Fig. 4 is a section along the line IV-IV of Fig. 3;
Fig. 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the mount of the present invention;
Fig. 6 is a top plan view of the embodiment of Fig. 5;
Fig. 7 is a section along the line VII-VII of Fig. 6;
and Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the mount of another embodiment of this invention in one of its uses.
As seen in Fig. 1, the mount 10 of one embodiment of this invention is secured to a wall 11 and an electrical fixture 12 is secured to the mount 10. The siding 13 of the wall is secured to the wall 11 and surrounds the mount 10 .
As seen in Figs. 2, 3 and 4, the mount construction 200 includes a principal polygonal structure namely a rectangular box 210 including two side walls 211,212, and two end walls 213,214. An open bottom 215 is defined by a lower external perimetral flange 216 encircling the lower outer reaches at the bottom of walls 211,212,213,214 of the box 210. The top is defined by an upper internal perimetral flange 217 encircling the upper inner reaches at the top of walls 211,212,213,214 of the box 210, thereby definlng an open top 218. While the box 210 is shown as being rectangular, any polygonal shape may be used, provided there is a bottom, a lower, external perimetral flange, a plurality of walls, and an upper, internal perimetral flange.
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Secured to, or integrally moulded with, upper perimetral flange 217 is a secondary structure, namely an octagonal receptacle box 220, including a floor 221, two end walls 222,223, two side walls 224,225, and four corner walls 226,227,228,229. Corner walls 228,229 are provided with bent-over ears 230,231 provided with tapped apertures 232,233, to accept a conventional cover (not shown). The receptacle box 220 is otherwise of conventional construction, including the electrical and structural connection means and the apertures to accept electrical conduits (not shown).
As seen in Figs. 5, 6 and 7, the mount construction 500 includes a principal polygonal structure namely a rectangular box 510 including two side walls 511,512, two end walls 513,514 and an open bottom 515 defined by a lower external perimetral flange 516 encircling the lower outer reaches at the bottom of walls 511,512,513,514 of the rectangular box 510. The top is defined by an upper internal perimetral flange 517 encircling the upper inner reaches at the top of walls 511,512,513,514 of the rectangular box 510, thereby defining an open top 518.
While the box 510 is shown as being rectangular, any polygonal shape may be used, provided there is a bottom, a lower external perimetral flange, a plurality of walls, and an upper, internal perimetral flange.
Secured to, or integrally moulded with, upper perimetral flange 517 is a secondary structure, namely a rectangular receptacle box 520, including a floor 521, two ` 2~7~03 side walls 522,523 and two end walls 524,525. The two end walls 524,525 are provided with bent-over ears 530,531, provided with tapped apertures 532,533, to accept a conventional cover (not shown). The receptacle box 520 is otherwise of conventional construction, including the electrical and structural connection means and the apertures to accept electrical conduits (not shown).
As seen in Fig. 8, the mount 800 is secured to a wall 801 and the siding 802 is applied thereover. The mount 800 includes a principal polygonal structure, namely square box 810 including four walls 811,812,813,814 and a lower external perimetral flange 816 encircling the lower outer reaches at the bottom of the walls 811,812,813,814 of the square box 810. The top includes an upper internal lS perimetral flange 817 encircling the upper inner reaches at the top of walls 811,812,813,814 of the square box 810, thereby defining open top 818. Secured to the upper perimetral flange 817 is a conventional one-way air outlet 819, namely a trianguloid structure including a pair of triangular side walls 820, 821 and a sloping face 822. The upper internal perimetral flange wall 817 is provided with a circular aperture 823 to which an outlet tube 824 from a clothes,drier (not shown) is attached. The,outlet tube 824 opens to a one-way flap valve 825 which allows exhaust to exit through open bottom 826.
In use the junction box construction may be secured to the exterior sheathing (by means of the flange) on top of an electrical wire protruding from such sheathing. The 2~0~0~
wire can be fed through knockout holes in the sides of the :~
electrical connection box for the usual electrical ~ :
connections. The receptacle and/or the fixture is mounted in the conventional manner. :
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In another facet, it relates to an air outlet structure, i.e., for the discharge of gases from a clothes drier.
One common type of electrical junction box is in the form of a flush casing for electric switches, consisting of a shell provided with externally-projecting perforated ears, situated diametrically opposite each other. The box also has external projections and recesses, a peripheral flange and a lid which is adapted to be secured to the shell. When such junction box is mounted to the siding of an exterior wall, the cover leaves gaps underneath itself at uneven or low areas of the siding. These gaps require thick, unattractive beads of silicone to keep out moisture and insects.
It would be desirable, and it is therefore a principal object of this invention to provide a mount structure for a junction box that could be used to solve such problems.
An object of another aspect of thie invention is the provision of a mount structure which can enhance the appearance of electrical or other types of fixtures, or exterior sideways, while simplifying the task of the installer, i.e., an electrician.
'- 2~7~03 An object of yet another aspect of this invention is to provide a mount structure for an air outlet structure for the discharge of gases from a clothes drier.
By the present invention, a mount structure is provided comprising: a principal polygonal structure having a bottom, a top, and a plurality of side walls; a lower, external perimetral flange encircling the outer reaches of the polygonal structure at the bottom of the walls of the polygonal structure; an upper perimetral flange encircling the inner reaches of the polygonal structure at the top of the walls of the polygonal structure; and a secondary structure depending from the upper peripheral flange into the principal polygonal structure, such secondary structure being provided with inlet connection means and outlet connection means.
The present invention also provides a mount for an electrical fixture, the mount comprising: a principal rectangular structure having four walls, a bottom, the bottom being defined by a lower external perimetral flange encircling the lower reaches at the bottom of the walls of the rectangular structure, and a top, the top being defined by an upper internal perimetral flange encircling the upper inner reaches at the top of the walls of the rectangular structure; and a secondary structure comprisin~ an electrical junction box depending from the upper perimetral flange into the principal rectangular structure, such junction box including inlet means for an electrical ', ' ;.
2107~03 conduit and electrical and structural connection means for an electrical fixture.
The present invention also provides a mount for a one-way air outlet box for the exhaust of gases from a clothes drier, the mount comprising: a principal rectangular structure having four walls, a bottom, the bottom being defined by a lower external perimetral flange encircling the lower reaches at the bottom of the walls of the rectangular structure, and a top, the top being defined by an upper internal perimetral flange encircling the upper inner reaches at the top of the walls of the rectangular structure; and a secondary structure comprising a one-way air outlet box depending from the upper perimetral flange into the principal rectangular structure, the one-way air outlet box including inlet means for exhaust from a clothes drier, and structural connection means for a one-way flap valve.
In one variant of this invention the principal polygonal structure may be made of metal or of a synthetic plastic material.
By one variant thereof, the electrical junction box is a rectangular receptacle box, which preferably is integral with the upper perimetral flange.
By another variant thereof, the electrical junction box is an octagonal fixture mount, which preferably ~is integral with the upper perimetral flange.
In more general terms, the mount structure of aspects of the present invention provides a plumb, flat surface to r ~ 2 1 0 7 4 ~ ~
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enable easy connection to a fixture or receptacle. The mount of aspects of this invention makes it easier for an electrician at the time of ~rough-in" as he would only have to put a wire through the wall in the general location of the fixture/receptacle instead of mounting an octagonal or rectangular box into the wall itself.
If the mount of an aspect of this invention is made of metal, the octagonal fixture mount or rectangular receptacle box may be stamped into the mount construction at the time of manufacturing. If the mount of an aspect of ;~
this invention is made of synthetic plastic material, the secondary structure may be moulded thereinto at the time of manufacture.
The mount construction of aspects of this invention may be made of either a synthetic plastic material, e.g., vinyl, or of metal, in either case being in colours selected to coincide with the different colours of the siding. The thin mounting lower flange around the lower perimeter enables easy securement, e.g., by nailing, to the wall before the siding is installed. It has been found that the appearance of the fixtures and receptacles is greatly increased by the use of the mount construction of this invention. ! ;~
In the accompanying drawings, Fig. 1 is a side elevational view of the mount of one embodiment of this invention in one of its uses;
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the mount of the present invention;
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Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the ~mbodiment of Fig. l;
Fig. 4 is a section along the line IV-IV of Fig. 3;
Fig. 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the mount of the present invention;
Fig. 6 is a top plan view of the embodiment of Fig. 5;
Fig. 7 is a section along the line VII-VII of Fig. 6;
and Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the mount of another embodiment of this invention in one of its uses.
As seen in Fig. 1, the mount 10 of one embodiment of this invention is secured to a wall 11 and an electrical fixture 12 is secured to the mount 10. The siding 13 of the wall is secured to the wall 11 and surrounds the mount 10 .
As seen in Figs. 2, 3 and 4, the mount construction 200 includes a principal polygonal structure namely a rectangular box 210 including two side walls 211,212, and two end walls 213,214. An open bottom 215 is defined by a lower external perimetral flange 216 encircling the lower outer reaches at the bottom of walls 211,212,213,214 of the box 210. The top is defined by an upper internal perimetral flange 217 encircling the upper inner reaches at the top of walls 211,212,213,214 of the box 210, thereby definlng an open top 218. While the box 210 is shown as being rectangular, any polygonal shape may be used, provided there is a bottom, a lower, external perimetral flange, a plurality of walls, and an upper, internal perimetral flange.
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Secured to, or integrally moulded with, upper perimetral flange 217 is a secondary structure, namely an octagonal receptacle box 220, including a floor 221, two end walls 222,223, two side walls 224,225, and four corner walls 226,227,228,229. Corner walls 228,229 are provided with bent-over ears 230,231 provided with tapped apertures 232,233, to accept a conventional cover (not shown). The receptacle box 220 is otherwise of conventional construction, including the electrical and structural connection means and the apertures to accept electrical conduits (not shown).
As seen in Figs. 5, 6 and 7, the mount construction 500 includes a principal polygonal structure namely a rectangular box 510 including two side walls 511,512, two end walls 513,514 and an open bottom 515 defined by a lower external perimetral flange 516 encircling the lower outer reaches at the bottom of walls 511,512,513,514 of the rectangular box 510. The top is defined by an upper internal perimetral flange 517 encircling the upper inner reaches at the top of walls 511,512,513,514 of the rectangular box 510, thereby defining an open top 518.
While the box 510 is shown as being rectangular, any polygonal shape may be used, provided there is a bottom, a lower external perimetral flange, a plurality of walls, and an upper, internal perimetral flange.
Secured to, or integrally moulded with, upper perimetral flange 517 is a secondary structure, namely a rectangular receptacle box 520, including a floor 521, two ` 2~7~03 side walls 522,523 and two end walls 524,525. The two end walls 524,525 are provided with bent-over ears 530,531, provided with tapped apertures 532,533, to accept a conventional cover (not shown). The receptacle box 520 is otherwise of conventional construction, including the electrical and structural connection means and the apertures to accept electrical conduits (not shown).
As seen in Fig. 8, the mount 800 is secured to a wall 801 and the siding 802 is applied thereover. The mount 800 includes a principal polygonal structure, namely square box 810 including four walls 811,812,813,814 and a lower external perimetral flange 816 encircling the lower outer reaches at the bottom of the walls 811,812,813,814 of the square box 810. The top includes an upper internal lS perimetral flange 817 encircling the upper inner reaches at the top of walls 811,812,813,814 of the square box 810, thereby defining open top 818. Secured to the upper perimetral flange 817 is a conventional one-way air outlet 819, namely a trianguloid structure including a pair of triangular side walls 820, 821 and a sloping face 822. The upper internal perimetral flange wall 817 is provided with a circular aperture 823 to which an outlet tube 824 from a clothes,drier (not shown) is attached. The,outlet tube 824 opens to a one-way flap valve 825 which allows exhaust to exit through open bottom 826.
In use the junction box construction may be secured to the exterior sheathing (by means of the flange) on top of an electrical wire protruding from such sheathing. The 2~0~0~
wire can be fed through knockout holes in the sides of the :~
electrical connection box for the usual electrical ~ :
connections. The receptacle and/or the fixture is mounted in the conventional manner. :
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Claims (10)
1. A mount structure comprising: (a) a principal polygonal structure having a plurality of sidewalls, a bottom defined by a lower external perimetral flange encircling the lower outer reaches at the bottom of said walls of said polygonal structure, and an upper opening defined by an upper perimetral flange encircling the upper inner reaches at the top of said polygonal structure; and (b) a secondary structure depending from said upper perimetral flange into said principal polygonal structure, said secondary structure being provided with inlet connection means and outlet connection means.
2. A mount structure for an electrical fixture, the mount structure comprising: (a) a principal rectangular structure having four side walls, a bottom, defined by a lower external perimetral flange encircling the outer reaches at the bottom of said side walls of said rectangular structure, and an open top defined by an upper internal perimetral flange encircling the upper inner reaches at the top of said side walls of said rectangular structure; and a secondary structure comprising an electrical junction box depending from the upper perimetral flange into said principal rectangular structure, said junction box including inlet means for an electrical conduit and electrical and structural connection means for an electrical fixture.
3. A mount structure for a one-way air outlet box for the exhaust of gases from a clothes drier, the mount structure comprising: a principal rectangular structure having four side walls, a bottom, defined by a lower perimetral flange encircling the lower outer reaches at the bottom of said side walls of said rectangular structure, and an open top defined by an upper perimetral flange encircling the upper inner reaches at the top of said side walls of said rectangular structure; and a secondary structure comprising a one-way air outlet depending from said upper perimetral flange into said principal rectangular structure, said one-way air outlet box including inlet means for exhaust gases from a clothes drier, and structural connection means for a one-way flap valve.
4. The mount structure of claim 1 formed of metal.
5. The mount structure of claim 1 formed of synthetic plastic material.
6. The mount structure of claim 1 wherein said principal polygonal structure is rectangular.
7. The mount structure of claim 6 wherein said secondary electrical junction box is a rectangular receptacle mount.
8. The mount structure of claim 7 wherein said rectangular receptacle mount is integral with the upper flange of said rectangular structure.
9. The mount structure of claim 6 wherein said secondary electrical junction box is an octagonal fixture mount.
10. The mount structure of claim 9 wherein said octagonal fixture mount is integral with the upper flange of said rectangular structure.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA002107403A CA2107403A1 (en) | 1993-09-30 | 1993-09-30 | Electrical junction box construction |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA002107403A CA2107403A1 (en) | 1993-09-30 | 1993-09-30 | Electrical junction box construction |
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| CA2107403A1 true CA2107403A1 (en) | 1995-03-31 |
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| CA002107403A Abandoned CA2107403A1 (en) | 1993-09-30 | 1993-09-30 | Electrical junction box construction |
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1993
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