EP1016178A1 - Flush mounted metal or plastic box - Google Patents

Flush mounted metal or plastic box

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Publication number
EP1016178A1
EP1016178A1 EP98923957A EP98923957A EP1016178A1 EP 1016178 A1 EP1016178 A1 EP 1016178A1 EP 98923957 A EP98923957 A EP 98923957A EP 98923957 A EP98923957 A EP 98923957A EP 1016178 A1 EP1016178 A1 EP 1016178A1
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box
plastic
metal
built
edge
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French (fr)
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Yvan Gallant
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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
    • H02G3/00—Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
    • H02G3/02—Details
    • H02G3/08—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes
    • H02G3/14—Fastening of cover or lid to box
    • 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
    • H02G3/00—Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
    • H02G3/02—Details
    • H02G3/08—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes
    • H02G3/12—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes for flush mounting
    • H02G3/123—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes for flush mounting in thin walls

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  • the present invention is a box whose material pre ⁇ Mière used will ie metal or plastic recessed di ⁇ rectly even has its own rim, all will be recessed and fully integrated 1 Previous to the surface of An drywall (gypsum ), further this box will have the advantage of Having an additional fastening system le ⁇ uel will be adapted to the wall structure and lasing according ⁇ ue i will has attributed this box ⁇ ependamment s: this will be appa ⁇ rent for the aesthetics will important or if it will be hidden behind a facade (plate mtérupteur of f ⁇ - electric ture, or louvers heating or cli ⁇ mation, bathroom fan cover plate or chime, baseboard etc. ).
  • Figure 1 shows a front view of a socket outlet or electrical switch including my edge like iron wedge.
  • FIG. 2 shows a sectional view of the housing of Figure 1 installed including a fully embedded switch plate.
  • Figure 3 shows a three dimensional side view with Dlaque and switch installed.
  • Figure 4 shows a sectional view of a housing having a different fixing system installed in a wall.
  • Figure 5 shows the box of Figure 4 with its two components and a ventilation grille.
  • Figure 6 shows the housing of a two-piece bathroom fan and the finishing cover.
  • FIG. 7 shows the housing of a bathroom or other fan, from above unmounted.
  • the tigure 8 shows the housing of Figure 7 instal ⁇ a plasterboard panel.
  • Figure 9 shows a sectional view of the fan of Figure 6 installed.
  • Figure 10 shows a plan view of a portion of a housing showing the attachment.
  • Figure 11 shows a three-dimensional ravon x bathroom fan.
  • Figure 12 shows the final appearance of the Figure II fan in a ceiling.
  • Figure 13 shows a two-component chime housing and its finishing cover.
  • Figure 14 shows a complete chime ready to install in an opening.
  • Figure 15 shows a chime installed in a wall.
  • Figure 16 shows a three-component box used with a conventional electrical box (ex: 2 gang), and a double switch cover plate (my plate).
  • FIG. 17 represents an enlarged plan of the interlocking system of the two components 16-A and 16-B of FIG. 16.
  • Figure 18 shows the possibility of having a two-component rim (the addition of small holes in the raised part of my rim is optional and in order to be able to penetrate the joint compound which has the effect of giving a better adherence).
  • Figure 19 shows the edge of Figure 18 installed.

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Abstract

An embedded box made of metal or plastic having its own fastening system designed to serve whatever purpose I wish to use it for, mostly in construction field, that can be used as a supplement or component to any unit, electrical appliance or non-electrical built-in appliance or to be embedded. This box has the unique detail of having an integrated edge, sort of a 'cornebead type', this said edge is perfectly suited for our drywalls and therefore its outline provides the possibility of a direct permanent sitting and be covered eventually with mostly drywall compound. As per these facts, I invented a totally new embedding system which outclasses everything used so far.

Description

"Boîte de métal ou de plastique encastrée" "Recessed metal or plastic box"
Mémoire descriptif:Descriptive memory:
La présente invention est une boîte dont la matière pre¬ mière utilisée sera ie métal ou le plastique, encastrée di¬ rectement a même son propre rebord, le tout sera encastré et parfaitement intégré a 1 Antérieur de la surface d An mur de placoplâtre (gypse), en outre cette boîte aura lAvantage d Avoir un système de fixation complémentaire, leαuel sera adapté selon la structure du mur et selon lAsage αue i Aurai attribuée a cette boîte αependamment s: celle-ci sera appa¬ rente d Au l'esthétique sera primordial ou bien si celle-ci sera cachée derrière une façade (plaque d ' mtérupteur de fιχ- ture électrique, grille ou registre de chauffage ou de cli¬ matisation, couvercle de finition de ventilateur de salle de bain ou de carillon, plinthe électrique etc...).The present invention is a box whose material pre ¬ Mière used will ie metal or plastic recessed di ¬ rectly even has its own rim, all will be recessed and fully integrated 1 Previous to the surface of An drywall (gypsum ), further this box will have the advantage of Having an additional fastening system leαuel will be adapted to the wall structure and lasing according αue i will has attributed this box αependamment s: this will be appa ¬ rent for the aesthetics will important or if it will be hidden behind a facade (plate mtérupteur of fιχ- electric ture, or louvers heating or cli ¬ mation, bathroom fan cover plate or chime, baseboard etc. ...).
Je tournirai des instructions et recommendations adéqua¬ tes pour l'installation de cette boîte et de plus avant con¬ çus pour cette boîte des systèmes d'attachements adaptes pour différents usages qui sont faciles d'utilisations, une personne le moindrement habile pourra le faire d'elle-même. Dans la majorité des cas la dimension de ma boîte sera adaptée pour être insérée entre les montants de la structure du mur, mais lorsque la boîte aura une dimension ou une modification de la structure du mur devra être faite un professionnel devra le faire au cas ou ce mur serait porteur de charges, ceci est important pour éιrιté de gros problêmes. Relativement aux dessins qui illustrent quelques réali¬ sations de l'invention:I tournirai instructions and recommendations Adequa your ¬ for installation of the box and further con ¬ ceived for that box of attachments systems adapted for different uses that are easy to use, a person skilled in the least will do of itself. In the majority of cases the size of my box will be adapted to be inserted between the uprights of the wall structure, but when the box will have a dimension or a modification of the wall structure will have to be made a professional will have to do it in case or this wall would be a load carrier, this is important for serious problems. In drawings which illustrate some Réali ¬ tions of the invention:
La figure 1 représente une vue de face d'un boîtier de prise de courant ou d ' intérupteur électrique incluant mon rebord genre coin de fer.Figure 1 shows a front view of a socket outlet or electrical switch including my edge like iron wedge.
La figure 2 représente une vue de coupe du boîtier de la figure 1 installé incluant une plaque d ' intérupteur complètement encastrée.2 shows a sectional view of the housing of Figure 1 installed including a fully embedded switch plate.
La figure 3 représente une vue trois dimension de coté avec Dlaque et intérupteur installé.Figure 3 shows a three dimensional side view with Dlaque and switch installed.
La figure 4 représente une vue de coupe d'un boîtier ayant un système de fixation différent installé dans un mur.Figure 4 shows a sectional view of a housing having a different fixing system installed in a wall.
La figure 5 représente le boîtier de la figure 4 avec ses deux composantes et une grille de ventilation.Figure 5 shows the box of Figure 4 with its two components and a ventilation grille.
La figure 6 représente le boîtier d'un ventilateur de salle de bain en deux morceaux et du couvercle de finition.Figure 6 shows the housing of a two-piece bathroom fan and the finishing cover.
La figure 7 représente le boîtier d'un ventilateur de salle de bain ou autre, \u de dessus non-mstallé .FIG. 7 shows the housing of a bathroom or other fan, from above unmounted.
La tigure 8 représente le boîtier de la figure 7 instal¬ lé sur un panneau de placoplâtre.The tigure 8 shows the housing of Figure 7 instal ¬ a plasterboard panel.
La figure 9 représente une vue de coupe du ventilateur de la figure 6 installé.Figure 9 shows a sectional view of the fan of Figure 6 installed.
La figure 10 représente une vue de plan d'une portion d'un boîtier montrant la fixation.Figure 10 shows a plan view of a portion of a housing showing the attachment.
La tigure 11 représente un ventilateur de salle de bain en trois dimension genre ravon x.Figure 11 shows a three-dimensional ravon x bathroom fan.
La figure 12 représente l'aspect final du ventilateur de la figure il dans un plafond. La figure 13 représente un boîtier de carillon a deux composantes et de son couvercle de finition.Figure 12 shows the final appearance of the Figure II fan in a ceiling. Figure 13 shows a two-component chime housing and its finishing cover.
La figure 14 représente un carillon complet prêt a installer dans une ouverture.Figure 14 shows a complete chime ready to install in an opening.
La figure 15 représente un carillon installé dans un mur.Figure 15 shows a chime installed in a wall.
La figure 16 représente un boîtier a trois composantes utilisé avec une boîte électrique (ex: 2 gang) conventionnelle, et d'une plaque de finition d ' intérupteur double (ma plaque).Figure 16 shows a three-component box used with a conventional electrical box (ex: 2 gang), and a double switch cover plate (my plate).
La figure 17 représente un plan agrandi du système d'emboîtement des deux composantes 16-A et 16-B de la figure 16.FIG. 17 represents an enlarged plan of the interlocking system of the two components 16-A and 16-B of FIG. 16.
La figure 18 représente la possibilité d'avoir un rebord a deux composantes (l'ajout des petites orifices à la partie surélevée de mon rebord est optionnelles et à pour but de pouvoir faire pénétrer le composé à joint ce qui a pour effet de donner une meilleure adhésion).Figure 18 shows the possibility of having a two-component rim (the addition of small holes in the raised part of my rim is optional and in order to be able to penetrate the joint compound which has the effect of giving a better adherence).
La figure 19 représente le rebord de la figure 18 installé. Figure 19 shows the edge of Figure 18 installed.

Claims

Revendications: Claims:
1. Une boîte encastrée fabriquée de métal où de plastique Douvant servir de complément ou de composante a tout unité, appareil électrique où non-électrique déjà encastré ou pouvant être encastré. j_adιte boîte à la particularité unique d'avoir un rebord "genre coin de fer" intégré, c'est-a-dire qu'il a une configuration telle qui fait de sorte qu'on peut le fixé en permanence a la surface ou la boîte sera installée pour être par la suite recouvert de composé à oint.1. A built-in box made of metal or plastic Can be used as a complement or component to any unit, electric or non-electric device already built in or that can be built in. j_adιte box with the unique peculiarity of having an integrated edge "iron wedge-like", that is to say that it has a configuration such that it can be permanently fixed to the surface or the box will be installed to be subsequently covered with anointed compound.
Cette boîte sera vendue avec différents systèmes complémentaires c Attachements adaptés selon son usage et pourra inclure une façade, laquelle servira de finition.This box will be sold with different complementary systems c Attachments adapted according to its use and may include a front, which will be used as a finish.
2. Le métal où le plastique tel que défini dans la revendication 1 qui sera utilisé pour la composition de la boîte sera le même que celui généralement utilisé par des boîtes ayant la même fonction.2. The metal where the plastic as defined in claim 1 which will be used for the composition of the box will be the same as that generally used by boxes having the same function.
3. Le rebord "genre coin de fer" tel αue défini dans la re¬ vendication i sera adapte au dimension de la boîte et aura une partie plate aggrippante incluant des trous espacés pour permettre de le tixé a l'aide de clous ou de vis suivi d'une partie surélevée où genre de bosse laquelle sert d'appuie à l'application du composé à joint tout en délimitant le pourtour de la boîte.3. The "iron wedge-like" edge as defined in re ¬ v endication i will be adapted to the size of the box and will have a gripping flat part including spaced holes to allow it to be fixed using nails or screw followed by a raised part where kind of bump which serves to support the application of the joint compound while delimiting the periphery of the box.
4. La façade telle que définie dans la revendication 1 peut être fabriquée de bois, de métal ou de plastique. Elle peut brendre la forme de plaque d ' intéru teur , grille ou registre αe chauffage ou de climatisation, couvercle de ventilateur ou de carillon ou bien de plinthe électrique etc... 4. The facade as defined in claim 1 can be made of wood, metal or plastic. It can break the shape of an interior plate, grid or register for heating or air conditioning, fan or chime cover or electric plinth etc ...
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CA 2205935 CA2205935A1 (en) 1997-05-28 1997-05-28 Built-in metal or plastic box
CA2205935 1997-05-28
PCT/CA1998/000529 WO1998054806A1 (en) 1997-05-28 1998-05-28 Embedded metal or plastic box

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