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US1819460A
US1819460A US288376A US28837628A US1819460A US 1819460 A US1819460 A US 1819460A US 288376 A US288376 A US 288376A US 28837628 A US28837628 A US 28837628A US 1819460 A US1819460 A US 1819460A
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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
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    • 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
    • H02G3/125—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes for flush mounting in thin walls with supporting bar extending between two separate studs of a wall frame

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  • This invention relates to improvements in switch box supports and more particularly to improvements in supports for metal switch boxes, which are secured to vertical or horizontal cross pieces in building structures.
  • a particular object of my invention is the provision of a novel switch box support which can be stamped from a single piece of metal and which will serve as a support for the entire switch box in a unitary structure.
  • FIG. 1 is an elevational View showing my improved device in place upon a wall, looking on the inside of the outlet or switch box.
  • Fig. 2 is a plan view showing the method of attaching the device to a wall.
  • Fig. 3 is an end view showing the manner in which the device is attached to the side of the box.
  • Fig: 4 is an end view the same as Fig. 3, but showing the device separately, detached from the switch box.
  • Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the complete device detached from the switch box.
  • A represents a switch box of conventional pattern.
  • This novel type of switch box support is preferably stamped from a single piece of metal having the face plate C and the side arms D at right angles thereto, these side arms D having upstruck flanges E integral therewith and at right angles both to the arms D and to the face plate C.
  • the face plate'C has key-hole slots F therein fitting over the screws G, which are threaded into the body of the switch box A.
  • the flanges E have perforations H therein for securing the switch box support to the wall by means of screws or nails and also have tabs K therein at right angles to the ange E which serve as additional supporting members when said tabs are driven into a wall.
  • the unit B can be attached to anyone of said four sides and inasmuch as said unit affords support for the box in two places, no additional supporting means are necessary.
  • a support for a switch box comprising a U shaped unit stamped from a single piece of metal having a face plate with key openou ings thereon engaging one side of the switch box, a pair of arms at right angles to said face plate and parallel to each other, said arms having their widest portion adjacent said .face plate and flanges formed on said c5 arms integral therewith and at right angles thereto, said flan es having openings and tabs therein by w ich said unit can be se, cured to a building structure.
  • a support for a switch box comprising a U shaped unit stamped from a single sheet of metal having a face plate with attachment openings therein engaging one side of a switch box, a pair of arms at right angles to said face plate and parallel to each other, and lianges at right angles to said arms and integral therewith, said flanges having alternately openings and tabs therein by which said unit can be directly secured to a building structure.

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A. FRANK SWITCH BOX SUPPORT Aug. i8, 1931.
Filed June 26, 1928 Patented Aug. 1s,Vv 1931 PATENT OFFICE ALEXANDER FRANK, 0F NEW YORK, N. Y.
SWITCH :BOX SUPPORT Application led .Tune 26,
This invention relates to improvements in switch box supports and more particularly to improvements in supports for metal switch boxes, which are secured to vertical or horizontal cross pieces in building structures.
A particular object of my invention is the provision of a novel switch box support which can be stamped from a single piece of metal and which will serve as a support for the entire switch box in a unitary structure.
Further objects of my invention will be apparent from the specification and drawings in which Fig. 1 is an elevational View showing my improved device in place upon a wall, looking on the inside of the outlet or switch box.
Fig. 2 is a plan view showing the method of attaching the device to a wall.
Fig. 3 is an end view showing the manner in which the device is attached to the side of the box.
Fig: 4 is an end view the same as Fig. 3, but showing the device separately, detached from the switch box.
Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the complete device detached from the switch box.
A represents a switch box of conventional pattern.
B my improved switch box support which is the subject matter of this invention. This novel type of switch box support is preferably stamped from a single piece of metal having the face plate C and the side arms D at right angles thereto, these side arms D having upstruck flanges E integral therewith and at right angles both to the arms D and to the face plate C. The face plate'C has key-hole slots F therein fitting over the screws G, which are threaded into the body of the switch box A. The flanges E have perforations H therein for securing the switch box support to the wall by means of screws or nails and also have tabs K therein at right angles to the ange E which serve as additional supporting members when said tabs are driven into a wall.
t is apparent that by the provision of additional openings on the four sides of the 1928. Serial N0. 288,376.
switch box A, the unit B can be attached to anyone of said four sides and inasmuch as said unit affords support for the box in two places, no additional supporting means are necessary.
Having fully described my invention, what I claim is l. A support for a switch box comprising a U shaped unit stamped from a single piece of metal having a face plate with key openou ings thereon engaging one side of the switch box, a pair of arms at right angles to said face plate and parallel to each other, said arms having their widest portion adjacent said .face plate and flanges formed on said c5 arms integral therewith and at right angles thereto, said flan es having openings and tabs therein by w ich said unit can be se, cured to a building structure.
2. A support for a switch box comprising a U shaped unit stamped from a single sheet of metal having a face plate with attachment openings therein engaging one side of a switch box, a pair of arms at right angles to said face plate and parallel to each other, and lianges at right angles to said arms and integral therewith, said flanges having alternately openings and tabs therein by which said unit can be directly secured to a building structure. Se
In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.
ALEXANDER FRANK.
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US2684220A (en) * 1949-03-11 1954-07-20 Samuel L Beber Recessed flush lighting fixture hanging bar
US2751173A (en) * 1952-01-02 1956-06-19 Henry Hildebrandt Metal switch box mounting brackets
US2849123A (en) * 1954-04-30 1958-08-26 Paul L Magill Demountable expanding shelf
US5618017A (en) * 1993-07-09 1997-04-08 De Boer; Hermanus P. M. Supporting plate unit for ceiling
US5677512A (en) * 1995-01-12 1997-10-14 Reiker; Kenneth H. Self-adhering electrical box
US5854443A (en) * 1995-01-12 1998-12-29 Reiker; Kenneth H. Load supporting electrical box suited for attaching to a joist
US5942726A (en) * 1995-01-12 1999-08-24 Reiker; Kenneth H. Self-attaching electrical box
US6207897B1 (en) 1995-01-12 2001-03-27 Reiker Enterprises Of Northwest Florida, Inc. Load supporting variable positioning electrical box suited for attaching to a joist
US20070205011A1 (en) * 2006-03-03 2007-09-06 Thomas & Betts International, Inc. Pan type ceiling box
US20070256849A1 (en) * 2006-05-02 2007-11-08 Marley Engineered Products Llc Mounting tab fastener support apparatus and method
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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2684220A (en) * 1949-03-11 1954-07-20 Samuel L Beber Recessed flush lighting fixture hanging bar
US2751173A (en) * 1952-01-02 1956-06-19 Henry Hildebrandt Metal switch box mounting brackets
US2849123A (en) * 1954-04-30 1958-08-26 Paul L Magill Demountable expanding shelf
US5618017A (en) * 1993-07-09 1997-04-08 De Boer; Hermanus P. M. Supporting plate unit for ceiling
US5677512A (en) * 1995-01-12 1997-10-14 Reiker; Kenneth H. Self-adhering electrical box
US5854443A (en) * 1995-01-12 1998-12-29 Reiker; Kenneth H. Load supporting electrical box suited for attaching to a joist
US5942726A (en) * 1995-01-12 1999-08-24 Reiker; Kenneth H. Self-attaching electrical box
US6207897B1 (en) 1995-01-12 2001-03-27 Reiker Enterprises Of Northwest Florida, Inc. Load supporting variable positioning electrical box suited for attaching to a joist
US20070205011A1 (en) * 2006-03-03 2007-09-06 Thomas & Betts International, Inc. Pan type ceiling box
US7361833B2 (en) 2006-03-03 2008-04-22 Thomas & Betts International, Inc. Pan type ceiling box
US20070256849A1 (en) * 2006-05-02 2007-11-08 Marley Engineered Products Llc Mounting tab fastener support apparatus and method
WO2009058109A1 (en) * 2007-10-29 2009-05-07 Utc Fire & Security Corporation Life safety device mounting system and method
GB2466910A (en) * 2007-10-29 2010-07-14 Utc Fire & Security Corp Life safety device mounting system and method
US20100230412A1 (en) * 2007-10-29 2010-09-16 Utc Fire & Security Corporation Life safety mouting system and method
GB2466910B (en) * 2007-10-29 2012-09-12 Utc Fire & Security Corp Life safety device mounting system and method
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