TW201608792A - Underground utility box assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

A utility box assembly includes a housing structure having an open upper end, a first peripheral channel around the open upper end, and a second peripheral channel disposed below the first peripheral channel and inwardly therefrom. A first sealing element is seated in the first peripheral channel, and a second sealing element is seated in the second peripheral channel. A cover is configured to cover the open upper end. The cover has an outer peripheral portion configured to engage the first sealing element, and a downward-depending flange configured to engage the second sealing element. A liquid-tight seal is provided by the compression of the first and second sealing elements within their channels when the cover is secured to the open upper end of the housing.

Description

Underground general purpose box assembly [Cross-Reference to Related Applications]

This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 13/488, 253, filed on Jun. 4, 2012, which is hereby incorporated by reference. in.

Federal government-sponsored research and development: not applicable

The present invention relates to underground general purpose boxes and containers (sometimes referred to as "libraries"), such as underground general purpose boxes used in cable TV systems, telephone systems, power general procedures, and hydraulic general procedures such as, for example, water systems. And the container. More specifically, the present invention relates to a universal box assembly for use with an underground general purpose box or container. In the following, the term "general box" will be used for the sake of brevity and does not limit the shape or structural design of the container.

A typical underground general purpose box is placed in one of the holes in the ground so that only the top cover of the box is exposed. The universal box can contain a variety of different devices and instruments. For example, in a hydraulic general procedure, a universal box may contain one or more valves and/or flow meters.

Many of the devices housed in an underground general purpose box are sensitive to water systems. Therefore, the universal tank is not water-permeable. In addition, a sealed universal box blocks rodents that can erode the wires in the box, and a dangerous spider, snake, and bee enters the staff opening the box. In addition, the anti-scaling, ash and residue sealing can also advantageously enhance reliability and reduce maintenance costs.

The various embodiments of the universal box assembly have some features, but not a single one of those features can explain its desirable characteristics. Without limiting the scope of the present embodiments as set forth in the following technical claims, the more obvious features thereof will now be briefly discussed. After considering this discussion, and in particular after reading the paragraph entitled "Implementation," we will understand how the features of this embodiment provide the advantages described herein.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a universal box assembly includes: an outer casing having an open upper end, a first peripheral passage surrounding an upper end of the opening, and disposed below and inward of the first peripheral passage a second peripheral passage; a first sealing member seated in the first peripheral passage; a second sealing member seated in the second peripheral passage; and a cover configured to Cover the upper end of the opening. The cover has a structural design to engage an outer peripheral portion of the first sealing member and is structurally configured to engage a downwardly facing flange of the second sealing member. A liquid-tight seal is provided by joining the first sealing element and the second sealing element between the cover and the outer casing.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a universal box assembly includes: an outer casing having an open upper end and a peripheral passage surrounding the upper end of the opening, the peripheral passage being defined by a bottom surface between the opposite side walls; a cover that is structurally designed to be fastened to the outer casing to cover the upper end of the opening, the cover having a peripheral element; and a sealing element seated in the peripheral passageway, the sealing element having a structural design Engaging one of the body and the first leg and the second leg extending downward from opposite sides of the body by a peripheral member of the cover, wherein the sealing member is elastically deformed by engagement of the peripheral member of the cover with the body to facilitate The first leg and the second leg of the sealing member abut against a sidewall defining the passage.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a sealing member is provided for a universal box assembly including a housing having an open end and a housing that is structurally designed to fit over the housing to cover the open end, wherein The outer casing has a peripheral passageway around the open end, the passage being defined by a bottom surface between the opposing side walls, and wherein the cover has a peripheral element. The sealing element is structurally designed to be received in the peripheral channel and includes a structure Designed to engage one of the bodies by the peripheral elements of the cover, and the first leg and the second leg extend downwardly from opposite sides of the body, wherein when the sealing element is seated in the channel, it is surrounded by the surrounding elements of the cover Engaged elastically with the engagement of the body to urge the first leg and the second leg of the sealing element against the sidewall defining the channel.

100‧‧‧General box assembly

110‧‧‧Shell structure

112‧‧‧Open upper end

114‧‧‧Vertical rim

116‧‧‧ shoulder

120‧‧‧Top cover

122‧‧‧First cover hole / second cover hole

124‧‧‧ central part

126‧‧‧outer perimeter or frame

128‧‧‧ peripheral vertical flange

130‧‧‧Bottom edge/lower edge

132‧‧‧ concave inner ring base

134‧‧‧The upper part of the diameter is enlarged

140‧‧‧First fastener container/second fastener container

141‧‧‧ hole

142a‧‧‧Shell wall

142b‧‧‧Shell wall

144‧‧‧ring base

146‧‧‧ nuts

148‧‧‧Parts under the enlarged diameter

150a‧‧‧First sealing element or gasket

150b‧‧‧Second sealing element or gasket

160a‧‧‧First perimeter support channel

160b‧‧‧Second peripheral support channel

170‧‧‧fasteners/fastening parts

172‧‧‧fastener head

174‧‧‧Washer

176‧‧‧Axle

178‧‧ hood

180‧‧‧Lowerly extending peripheral lip

182‧‧‧ Groove or slot

184‧‧‧ Grooves or slots

250a‧‧‧First sealing element

250b‧‧‧Second sealing element

252‧‧‧ Subject

254‧‧‧ Groove or slot

256‧‧‧ legs

258‧‧‧ legs

Various embodiments of the present closure assembly will be discussed in detail, with emphasis highlighting the advantageous features. These embodiments are depicted in the accompanying drawings, which are for purposes of illustration only. The drawings contain the following figures, in which the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same parts; FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of one of the underground general boxes according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is one embodiment of the present invention. One of the underground general-purpose boxes is exploded front view; FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of one of the underground general-purpose boxes according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional detail of one of the underground general-purpose boxes shown in FIG. Figure.

Figure 5 is an exploded cross-sectional detail view of one portion of an underground general purpose box in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention and including an alternative sealing element embodiment.

Figure 6 is a cross-sectional detail view of one of the portions of the underground universal box shown in Figure 5.

1 through 4 illustrate an embodiment of the universal bin assembly 100. 2 illustrates the components of a universal bin assembly 100 that is exploded for clarity. The illustrated embodiment includes a housing structure 110, a top cover 120, and at least a first peripheral sealing member or spacer 150a, a second peripheral sealing member or pad, respectively sandwiched between the outer housing structure 110 and the cover 120. Sheet 150b, as will be described in detail below. In many applications, a bottom cover (not shown) can be mounted to the bottom of the outer casing structure 110.

Gaskets or sealing element 150a, 150b can be made of any suitable material system with the resilient and elastic, such as (for example) ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber, elastomeric fluoropolymer (such as in VITON ^® DuPont under the trademark performance elastomer Lister), Buna N (nitrogen) rubber (copolymer of butadiene and acrylonitrile) or neoprene, of which Buna N rubber is preferred.

In the illustrated embodiment, the outer casing structure 110 is hollow and substantially has a rounded trapezoidal shape, but this structural design is merely an example and is not limiting. The outer casing structure 110 is open at the bottom and has an open upper end 112, and it advantageously includes a first peripheral abutment channel 160a and a second peripheral abutment channel 160b surrounding the open upper end 112, defined by a pair of opposed side walls Each of the one-way channel 160a and the second-seat channel 160b. The first and second abutment channels are structurally configured to receive the first sealing element or spacer 150a and the second sealing element or spacer 150b, respectively (in the embodiment of Figures 1-4), or separately First sealing element 250a and second sealing element 250b (in the embodiments of Figures 5 and 6 described below). In some embodiments, the first abutment channel 160a is disposed in a top surface of one of the vertical rims 114 of the open upper end 112 of the peripheral surrounding outer casing structure 110, and the second abutment channel 160b is disposed within the outer casing structure 110. The wall surface extends inwardly into one of the peripheral shoulders 116. The shoulder 116 is positioned below and inward of the first abutment channel 160a, and thus the second abutment channel 160b is likewise positioned relative to the first abutment channel 160a. Although the illustrated embodiment shows a universal box assembly that includes two seating channels 160a, 160b and two sealing elements or gaskets, the number and configuration of the bearing channels 160a, 160b and the sealing elements or gaskets will be understood. The design is for illustrative purposes only and is not limiting. For example, in some embodiments, only a single pedestal channel and a single sealing element may suffice, or even better, depending on the application.

The outer casing structure 110 further includes at least a first fastener container 140 and a second fastener container 140 that are positioned on an inner wall of the outer casing structure. Each of the fastener containers 140 has the shape of a hollow cylinder of one of the inner bores 141 that is perpendicular to a plane defined by the cover 120 when the cover 120 is mounted to the outer casing structure 110. Each of the fastener container inner bores 141 is configured to receive a threaded fastening component or fastener 170, which may be, for example, a screw or bolt for securing the cover 120 to the outer casing structure 110. Preferably, the first fastener container 140 and the second fastener container 140 are respectively fixed to the opposite inner casing walls 142a, 142b, as shown in FIG. Shown in the middle. In some embodiments, an additional fastener container (not shown) may be disposed on the two remaining inner walls.

The cover 120 is substantially rectangular in shape and one of its dimensions corresponds to the open upper end 112 of the outer casing structure 110. The cover 120 includes at least a first cover hole 122 and a second cover hole 122. When the cover 120 is mounted to the open upper end 112 of the outer casing structure 110, the cover aperture 122 is located in the cover 120 to mate with the inner bore 141 of the fastener container 140. Thus, when the cover 120 is installed, the adaptation of each of the cover apertures 122 to their respective fastener container bores 141 allows one of the fastening components 170 to be mounted through each of the adapted aperture/internal aperture pairs. If the outer casing structure 110 includes an additional fastener container, as mentioned above, the cover 120 will have an additional cover aperture (not shown) that corresponds to and is adapted to the additional fastener container.

Referring to Figures 3 and 4, the cover 120 is advantageously structurally configured to include a cover portion 122 in one of the central portions 124, and an outer peripheral portion or frame 126. The central portion 124 is structurally designed to cover the open upper end 112 of the outer casing, while the frame 126 is structurally designed to sit against the vertical rim 114 of the outer casing 110. A peripheral vertical flange 128 extends downwardly from the bottom (inner) surface of the cover 120 (approximately at the junction of the central portion 124 of the cover 120 and the frame 126). The flange 128, which is sized to fit within the open upper end 112 of the outer casing structure and inwardly from the peripheral rim 114 of the outer casing structure, terminates in a bottom edge 130. As will be explained below, when the cover 120 is mounted to the outer casing structure 110, the peripheral structure on the underside of the cover frame 126 engages against the first sealing element 150a, while the bottom edge 130 of the vertical flange 128 engages against the second seal. Element 150b.

The outer casing structure 110 and the cover 120 can be constructed of a durable, weather resistant material that can withstand continuous outdoor exposure. Among them, plastic is preferred because it is not corroded and is usually of light weight. Examples of preferred materials include high density polyethylene (HDPE) or UV stabilized polyvinyl chloride (UV-PVC), of which HDPE is preferred.

Still referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the first cover aperture 122 extends through the cover 120 and extends to a concave inner annular base 132 formed on the underside of the cover 120. The base 132 is restrained from being fastened relative to the cover 120 The vertical movement of the piece 170. The inner bore 141 of the first fastener container is sized to receive the fastener 170, and it advantageously includes a structural design to hold a nut 146 or the same in a fixed position, thereby securing one of the fasteners 170 144. The fastener 170 and the nut 146 include a fastening assembly that can be used to secure the cover 120 to the outer casing structure 110 to compress the sealing element or shim 150a, 150b between the cover 120 and the outer casing structure 110, as will be described below. . It will be appreciated that the outer casing structure 110 and cover 120 comprise the structure shown in FIG. 2 and described above, such as, for example, the second fastener container 140 and the second cover aperture 122.

Each of the fastener container inner bores 141 includes a lower portion 148 that defines an enlarged diameter of one of the annular bases 144. Each of the cover apertures 122 includes an upper portion 134 that is enlarged in diameter to define one of the annular bases 132 in the cover 120. In some embodiments, the nut 146 can be co-molded with the outer casing structure 110. Alternatively, the fastener container inner bore 141 itself may be internally threaded to secure the fastener 170, thereby eliminating the need for the nut 146.

The upper portion 134 of each of the cover apertures 122 receives a head 172 of a fastener 170 (and optionally a washer 174) such that the fastener head 172 engages the base 132. Thereby, the axle 176 of the fastener 170 extends beyond the annular base 132 through the inner bore 141 of the fastener container 140 and into the lower portion 148 thereof for engagement with the nut 146. Accordingly, when the fasteners 170 are tightened into their respective nuts 146, the heads 172 of the fasteners 170 are supported against their respective annular bases 132. As shown in FIG. 2, a cover 178 can be inserted into each of the cover apertures 122 to cover the head of the fastener 170, thereby reducing the ability of ash, sand, and other debris to enter the universal case.

When the cover 120 is placed on top of the outer casing structure 110 and the sealing elements or spacers 150a, 150b are seated within the abutment channels 160a, 160b, respectively, the sealing elements or pads 150a, 150b are sandwiched between the cover 120 and Between the outer casing structures 110. In particular, the lower side of the perimeter frame 126 of the cover 120 supports and provides a sealing engagement with one of the first sealing elements or spacers 150a, and the lower edge 130 of the peripheral vertical flange 128 supports and provides and provides a second One of the sealing elements or spacers 150b is sealingly engaged. Can be provided by pressing the lower side of the cover frame 126 A sealing element or a downwardly extending peripheral lip 180 of one of the spacers 150a enhances the sealing engagement between the cover frame 126 and the first sealing element or shim 150a. A groove or slot 182 can be defined in the first sealing element 150a. A downwardly extending peripheral lip 180 can be received in the recess or slot 182 of the first sealing element 150a. Likewise, the sealing engagement between the flange 128 and the second sealing element 150b can be enhanced by providing the second sealing element 150b with a groove or slot 184 that receives the flange 128. The sealing engagement between the frame 126 and the first sealing element or gasket 150a, and the sealing engagement between the flange 128 and the second sealing element 150b provides a first liquid tight seal between the cover 120 and the outer casing structure 110 and a second Liquid tight seal. Thus, in the illustrated embodiment, the universal case is advantageously structurally designed with a double seal, thereby providing additional protection to the contents of the universal case.

The outer casing structure 110 and the cover 120 are structurally designed such that when the cover 120 is initially placed on the outer casing structure 110, the sealing elements 150a, 150b are slightly spaced or slightly supported against the respective abutment passages 160a, 160b against the abutment passage 160a, 160b. When the fasteners 170 are tightened into their respective nuts 146 (Figs. 4 and 7), the sealing members 150a, 150b are respectively between the peripheral frame portion 126 of the cover 120 and the first abutment passage 160a, and the flange The 128 is squeezed between the second abutment channel 160b. The squeezing forces the elastomeric material of the sealing element or gasket 150a, 150b to project outwardly, thereby preventing water, ash, debris, rodents, spiders, etc. from entering the interior of the universal box assembly 100. A seal is formed at each of 160a and 160b.

The following description discusses a method of securing the cover 120 to the outer casing structure 110 to form a universal bin assembly in accordance with aspects of the present invention. When the outer casing structure 110 is uncovered, the operator begins with the cover 120 in a state in which the fastener 170 is retrieved. Next, the operator positions the cover 120 in the open upper end 112 of the outer casing structure 110 such that the perimeter frame 126 of the cover supports the peripheral rim 114 of the outer casing structure 110, wherein the fastener 170 is located in the cover apertures 122a, 122b and with the body aperture 140a, 140b alignment. In this structural design, the sealing elements or spacers 150a, 150b are positioned in their respective abutment passages 160a, 160b, and the vertical peripheral flanges 128 on the bottom or inner surface of the cover 120 are positioned at the open end of the outer casing structure 110. Within 112. Connect The operator tightens the fastener into the nut 146. When the fastener is tightened, the sealing element or shim 150a, 150b is compressed between the cover 120 and the outer casing structure 110, thereby causing the sealing element or shim 150a, 150b to project outwardly against the respective channel 160a defining it, The surface of 160b thus creates a liquid-tight seal on the abutment channels 160a, 160b.

5 and 6 illustrate another embodiment of the universal bin assembly 200 that is shown to have a first sealing element 250a and a second sealing element 250b to provide flexibility between the outer casing structure 110 and the cover 120. An alternative embodiment of a compressible sealing structure. In addition to the specific structural design of the sealing elements 250a, 250b as described below, the universal box assembly 200 of Figures 5 and 6 is identical to the assembly 100 depicted above and illustrated in Figures 1-4. Therefore, the above description of the assembly 100 need not be repeated here unless there is content that can be applied to the assembly 200.

5 shows first sealing element 250a and second sealing element 250b seated in first peripheral support channel 160a and second peripheral support channel 160b, respectively, prior to mounting cover 120 on housing structure 110. Each of the first sealing element 250a and the second sealing element 250b, which are advantageously made of the material(s) of the sealing elements 150a, 150b of the embodiment described above, comprise a body 252 and are perpendicular from opposite sides of the body 252. Two legs 256, 258 are extended. The body 252 and the two legs 256, 258 cooperate to define a groove or slot 254 between the legs 256, 258. Each of the two legs 256, 258 terminates in one of the ends that may be round, flat, oblique, or of any suitable shape.

The dimensions of the first sealing element 250a and the second sealing element 250b may vary depending on the size of the abutment channels 160a, 160b. In an exemplary embodiment, body 252 can have a thickness of about 0.150 inches (about 3.8 mm) and a width of about 0.350 inches (about 8.9 mm). Each of the legs 256, 258 can have a width of about 0.094 吋 (about 2.4 mm) on the body 252, and the legs extend from the body 252 by about 0.150 吋 (about 3.8 mm) and taper slightly toward the end, which can be advantageous. The ground circle has a radius of curvature of about 1/32 吋 (about 0.8 mm). The legs 256, 258 on each of the sealing elements 250a, 250b are preferably, but not necessarily, the same size.

Figure 6 shows the elastic deformation of the sealing elements 250a, 250b when the cover 120 is mounted to the outer casing structure 110 in accordance with the above described method of securing the cover to the outer casing structure. Specifically, when the cover 120 is placed on top of the outer casing structure 110, wherein the sealing members 250a, 250b are respectively seated in the abutment passages 160a, 160b, the sealing members 250a, 250b are sandwiched between the cover 120 and the outer casing structure 110. between. Specifically, the lower side of the perimeter frame 126 of the cover 120 supports against the body 252 of the first sealing element 250a, and the lower edge 130 of the peripheral vertical flange 128 supports against the body 252 of the second sealing element 250b, thereby The sealing elements 250a, 250b are elastically deformed to create an effective, fluid-tight seal between the channels 160a, 160b and the cooperating peripheral structure of the cover 120. The elastic deformation between the cover frame 126 and the first sealing member 250a is enhanced by providing a structural design on the underside of the cover frame 126 to press against a downwardly extending peripheral lip 180 of one of the bodies 252 of the first sealing member 250a. .

The elastic deformation of the sealing member 250b causes its respective legs 256, 258 to project laterally outwardly against the sidewalls of the first abutment channel 160a and the second abutment channel 160b, respectively. Therefore, when the first sealing member 250a and the second sealing member 250b are elastically compressed by the engagement between the main body portion 252 and the corresponding peripheral structure of the cover 120, the respective bodies 252 and legs 256, 258 are The outer side projects outwardly and is elastically pressed against the side walls of the first abutment passage 160a and the second abutment passage 160b, respectively, thereby forming a fluid-tight seal between the cover 120 and the outer casing structure 110.

The above description sets forth the best mode contemplated for carrying out the present general-purpose box assembly, and the best mode for the manner and procedure of manufacturing and using the universal box assembly under such sufficient, clear, concise and precise conditions, thereby This universal box assembly is manufactured and used by those skilled in the art. However, this general purpose box assembly accepts modifications and alternative constructions of the complete equivalents discussed above. Therefore, the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described and illustrated herein. Rather, the invention is to cover all modifications and alternatives of the subject matter of the invention.

110‧‧‧Shell structure

116‧‧‧ shoulder

120‧‧‧Top cover

122‧‧‧First cover hole / second cover hole

124‧‧‧ central part

126‧‧‧outer perimeter or frame

128‧‧‧ peripheral vertical flange

130‧‧‧Bottom edge/lower edge

134‧‧‧The upper part of the diameter is enlarged

140‧‧‧First fastener container/second fastener container

141‧‧‧ hole

146‧‧‧ nuts

148‧‧‧Parts under the enlarged diameter

160a‧‧‧First perimeter support channel

160b‧‧‧Second peripheral support channel

170‧‧‧fasteners/fastening parts

172‧‧‧fastener head

174‧‧‧Washer

180‧‧‧Lowerly extending peripheral lip

250a‧‧‧First sealing element

250b‧‧‧Second sealing element

252‧‧‧ Subject

254‧‧‧ Groove or slot

256‧‧‧ legs

258‧‧‧ legs

Claims (20)

A universal box assembly includes: an outer casing having an open upper end and a first peripheral passage surrounding the upper end of the opening, the first peripheral passage being defined between a pair of opposing side walls; a cover having a Structurally designed to be fastened to the outer casing to cover the upper end of the opening and having a peripheral portion; and a first sealing member seated in the first peripheral passage, the first sealing member comprising a structural design to borrow a first body and a second leg extending from the peripheral portion of the cover, and a first leg and a second leg extending downward from opposite sides of the body, wherein the first seal is separated from the first portion by the cover The engagement of the body of the seal is elastically deformed to urge the first leg and the second leg of the first seal against the side walls defining the first peripheral passage. The universal box assembly of claim 1, further comprising a second seal, wherein the outer casing further has a second peripheral passageway surrounding the upper end of the opening and disposed below the first peripheral passageway and inwardly therefrom; The cover further includes a downwardly extending peripheral flange; the second seal is seated in the second peripheral passage; the second seal includes a body and extending from an opposite side of the body of the second seal a first leg and a second leg, wherein the second seal is elastically deformed by engagement of the downwardly extending peripheral flange with the body of the second seal, thereby urging the second seal The first leg and the second leg abut against the side walls defining the second peripheral channel. The universal bin assembly of claim 2, wherein the cover further comprises a peripheral lip extending downwardly from one of the peripheral portions of the cover that engages the first seal. The universal box assembly of claim 2, wherein the first seal and the second seal are formed from a resilient, resilient material. The universal box assembly of claim 2, further comprising a fastening assembly configured to secure the cover and the outer casing and the first seal and the first seal between the cover and the outer casing Two seals. A universal box assembly according to claim 2, wherein the outer casing includes a plurality of walls defining a peripheral inner wall surface, and wherein the second peripheral passage is defined along the peripheral inner wall surface. The universal box assembly of claim 2, wherein the ends of the two legs are rounded. The universal box assembly of claim 2, wherein the ends of the two legs are flat. A universal box assembly includes: a housing having a first peripheral channel that is structurally designed to surround the upper end of the opening of the housing and an open upper end of the second peripheral channel, the first peripheral channel being defined by a pair Between the opposing side walls, the second peripheral channel is positioned below and inward of the first peripheral channel in the housing, the second peripheral channel boundary being defined between a pair of opposing sidewalls; a seal seated in the first peripheral passage; a second seal seated in the second peripheral passage; and a cover structurally designed to be fastened to the outer casing Covering the upper end of the opening of the outer casing while engaging and supporting each of the first sealing member and the second sealing member; wherein each of the first sealing member and the second sealing member comprises a body and One of the first leg and the second leg extending from the opposite side of the body, and wherein the first sealing member and the second sealing member are elastically deformed by the engagement of the cover with the main body, thereby urging the first sealing member And the first leg of the second seal and the first Against the legs of the first side wall defining such passageway and the outside of the second peripheral channel. The universal box assembly of claim 9, wherein the first seal and the second seal are formed from a resilient, resilient material. The universal box assembly of claim 9, wherein the outer casing includes a peripheral rim, the first peripheral passageway is defined in the peripheral rim, and the cover further includes a structural design to seat on the peripheral rim One of the peripheral lips extending downwardly engages the first seal when the cover is received in the open upper end of the outer casing. A universal box assembly according to claim 9 wherein the outer casing includes a plurality of walls defining a peripheral inner wall surface and the second peripheral passageway is defined along the peripheral inner wall surface. The universal box assembly of claim 9, wherein the cover includes a peripheral lip extending downwardly from the first seal and configured to pass through the open upper end of the outer casing and when the opening is in the outer casing A peripheral flange that extends downwardly against one of the second seals is received when the cover is received in the upper end. The universal box assembly of claim 9, wherein the ends of the two legs are rounded. The universal box assembly of claim 9, wherein the ends of the two legs are flat. The universal box assembly of claim 9, wherein the first seal and the second seal are formed from a resilient, resilient material. A compression seal for a universal box assembly comprising an outer casing having an open end and a structurally designed to fit over the outer casing to cover a cover of the open end, wherein the outer casing has a periphery surrounding the opening One of the peripheral passages defining the passage by a bottom surface between the opposing side walls, and wherein the cover has a peripheral portion, the seal comprising: a body; and the first leg and the second leg, etc. Extending vertically from opposite sides of the body; wherein the seal is elastically deformed by engagement of the peripheral portion of the cover with the body, thereby projecting the first leg and the second leg of the seal laterally outward Abutting the side walls defining the passage. The seal of claim 17, wherein the ends of the two legs are rounded. The seal of claim 17, wherein the ends of the two legs are flat. The seal of claim 17, wherein the first seal and the second seal are formed from a resilient, resilient material.