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Abstract
A flush-mount wall plate system for mounting in a building surface includes a wall flange extrusion assembly with a mounting flange portion and an extrusion member portion. The extrusion member portion has a frame defining an aperture, with a front edge of the frame extending away from a front surface of the mounting flange portion by a pre-determined distance. A cover is inserted into the aperture with a front surface of the cover being substantially co-planar with the front edge of the extrusion member portion and the building surface.
Description
- This application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/524,736, filed on Aug. 17, 2011, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- 1. Field
- The aspects of the disclosed embodiment generally relate to the installation of building services, and in particular to mounting of wall and cover plates for electrical junction and outlet type boxes, air duct register covers and building controls such as thermostats co-planar with the building surfaces.
- 2. Brief Description of Related Developments
- Walls, ceilings and other building surfaces contain numerous apertures for the installation of items such as electrical and audio-visual receptacles, controls and other devices and air ducts. Receptacles, as that term is generally used herein, include items such as electrical outlets and receptacles for switches, plugs, cable television, network, telephone, sound and other audio-visual wiring systems. Devices include items such as standard on-off switches; dimmer switches; timers; thermostats; motion, sound and other security sensors; security controls; speakers; video monitors; and other electrical and audio-visual controls. Air duct apertures include apertures for cold and warm air registers, air returns, ventilation fans and other air circulation systems. A common method for mounting such devices and covers involves cutting a rough aperture in the building surface material that is large enough to accommodate the receptacle, device or duct, finishing the building surface material utilizing paint, tile, or other standard construction practices, and concealing the rough aperture using a cover or device with dimensions that are greater than the aperture, which cover or device is attached such that the cover's or device's rear surface is flush with the finished building surface and the cover's or device's front surface protrudes from the finished building surface.
- A variety of covers have been designed for common receptacles and control devices. The simplest form of cover is a single plate attached to the receptacle or control device utilizing one or more exposed screws. Another form of cover, intended to improve the aesthetic appearance, utilizes a backing plate mounted to the receptacle or control device utilizing one or more screws and a decorative cover that attaches to the backing plate without the use of screws.
- Another common method of mounting devices and covers in wall apertures is by using a mounting flange with one surface that extends into the building surface aperture and a second surface that extends beyond the dimensions of the aperture parallel to the building surface.
- The common element of each of the foregoing covers and devices is that the rear surface of the cover, device or device mounting flange is affixed flush to the finished building surface such that the front surface of the cover, device or device mounting flange protrudes some distance from the finished building surface.
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FIG. 1 shows a three-dimensional perspective view of a typical prior art cover installation consisting of areceptacle 2 mounted to thejunction box 1 with twoscrews 3. As shown in this example, the front surface of thejunction box 1 is co-planar with thebuilding surface 4 and thereceptacle 2 protrudes a distance away from thebuilding surface 4. This prior art one-piece cover 5 is attached to thereceptacle 2 with twoscrews 6. The rear surface of theprior art cover 5 is co-planar with thebuilding surface 4, while the front surface of thecover 5 protrudes away from thebuilding surface 4. - There are many circumstances in which a highly-visible protruding cover or device is undesirable, including in a modern-style structure where clean lines and minimal features are desired or in a historic structure where receptacles, devices and ducts are required but are not consistent with the historic nature of the structure.
- There have been attempts to allow covers to be mounted flush with the building surface. One attempt at mounting a receptacle and cover flush with the building surface is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 6,359,219, by Reid et al. However, the '219 patent relies on a custom recessed junction box, increasing its cost and precluding installers from using readily-available, inexpensive junction boxes. Also, the face of the junction box is recessed into the building surface, requiring the use of special installation techniques and precluding the standard practice in new construction of installing the junction box prior to installing the building surface. Furthermore, the '219 patent's wall flange consists of an “L” shape that requires the surrounding building surface be routed out to accept the junction box and wall flange in order for the front of the wall flange to be flush with the finished building surface. This makes the installation difficult and precludes the product's use with certain types of building surfaces that cannot easily be routed out, such as tile, stone, glass or metal. There is also no means of holding the wall flange in place while it is being affixed to the building surface, making it difficult to keep the wall flange level and even with the building surface during installation.
- Another attempt at mounting a receptacle and cover flush with the building surface is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 6,931,794 by Burgess. However, one of the drawbacks of the '794 patent is that it does not address a means of protecting the flange area during installation and finishing.
- Also shown in prior art patents are receptacle boxes and covers designed for mounting in a floor. Certain of these prior art devices, such as shown in U.S. Pat. No. 6,179,634, by Hull et al., are designed so that the cover is flush with the floor. However, due to the particular requirements associated with floor-mounted receptacles, including that they be watertight and sustain anticipated floor loads, these prior art devices are complicated and expensive. These characteristics limit the use of such devices in situations that do not require the floor mounted cover's special features.
- Accordingly, it would be desirable to provide a flush-mount wall plate system that address at least some of the problems identified above.
- As described herein, the exemplary embodiments overcome one or more of the above or other disadvantages known in the art.
- One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a flush-mount wall plate system for mounting in a building surface. In one embodiment, the wall plate system includes a wall flange extrusion assembly with a mounting flange portion and an extrusion member portion. The extrusion member portion has a frame defining an aperture, with a front edge of the frame extending away from a front surface of the mounting flange portion by a pre-determined distance. A cover is inserted into the aperture with a front surface of the cover being substantially co-planar with the front edge of the extrusion member portion and the building surface.
- Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method of mounting a wall plate system in a building surface, the wall plate system comprising a wall flange extrusion assembly comprising a mounting flange portion and an extrusion member portion, the extrusion member portion having a frame defining an aperture and a front edge of the frame extending away from a front surface of the mounting flange portion by a pre-determined distance, and a cover inserted into the aperture, a front surface of the cover being substantially co-planar with the front edge of the extrusion member portion and the building surface. In one embodiment, the method includes affixing the wall flange extrusion assembly over a junction box mounting aperture in the building surface; mounting the cover over the aperture, the cover comprising a temporary cover with a raised flange portion on a front surface of the temporary cover surrounding an opening in the temporary cover that substantially aligns with the aperture; blending the mounting flange portion of the wall flange extrusion assembly into the building surface, wherein the front edge of the frame of the extrusion member portion is substantially co-planar with the building surface; removing the temporary cover; and inserting the final cover into the aperture, a front surface of the final cover being substantially co-planar with the front edge of the frame of the extrusion member portion and the building surface.
- A further aspect of the present disclosure relates to a kit of parts for installing a flush-mounted device in a surface of a building structure. In one embodiment, the kit comprises a wall flange extrusion assembly comprising a mounting flange portion and an extrusion member portion, the extrusion member portion having a frame defining an aperture and a front edge of the frame extending away from a front surface of the mounting flange portion by a pre-determined distance; and a cover configured to be inserted into the aperture.
- These and other aspects and advantages of the exemplary embodiments will become apparent from the following detailed description considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the drawings are designed solely for purposes of illustration and not as a definition of the limits of the invention, for which reference should be made to the appended claims. Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description that follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Moreover, the aspects and advantages of the invention may be realized and obtained by means of the instrumentalities and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims.
- The accompanying drawings illustrate presently preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, and together with the general description given above and the detailed description given below, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. As shown throughout the drawings, like reference numerals designate like or corresponding parts.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective cut-away view of a typical prior art electrical outlet and cover. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective cut-away view of one embodiment of a wall plate assembly incorporating aspects of the present disclosure mounted in a building surface. -
FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of a wall flange extrusion assembly incorporating aspects of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of a wall flange extrusion assembly incorporating aspects of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of a wall flange extrusion member incorporating aspects of the disclosed embodiments. -
FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of a wall flange mounting member incorporating aspects of the disclosed embodiments. -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a temporary cover incorporating aspects of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a final cover incorporating aspects of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 9 is a three-dimensional cut-away view of the one embodiment of the present disclosure mounted in a building surface. -
FIG. 10 is a three-dimensional cut-away view of one embodiment of the present disclosure mounted in a building surface constructed of a mounting substrate and finished building surface material such as tile. -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a wall flange mounting member incorporating aspects of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a wall flange extrusion member incorporating aspects of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 13 illustrates one embodiment of a kit incorporating aspects of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 14 illustrates another embodiment of a kit incorporating aspects of the disclosed embodiments. -
FIG. 15 illustrates one embodiment of a wall flange extrusion assembly incorporating aspects of the present disclosure including a temporary cover and thermostat. -
FIG. 16 illustrates one embodiment of a wall flange extrusion assembly incorporating aspects of the present disclosure including a temporary cover and air duct cover. - Referring to
FIG. 2 , one embodiment of a wall plate system incorporating aspects of the present disclosure is generally designated byreference numeral 100. The aspects of the disclosed embodiments are directed to a wall plate system that includes a wallflange extrusion assembly 107 and one or more of a temporary cover 720 (shown inFIG. 7 ) and a final cover 820 (shown inFIG. 8 ). In the example ofFIG. 1 , thefinal cover 820 is shown installed in the wallflange extrusion assembly 107. Thewall plate system 100 of the disclosed embodiments allows for installation of the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 in apertures in walls and other building surfaces in conjunction with standard or existing electrical junction, switch and outlet boxes, such that thefront surface 821 of thefinal cover 820 is substantially co-planar, or flush mounted, with the exposed building orwall surface 4. - In the example shown in
FIG. 2 , thewall plate system 100 is mounted to or in abuilding surface 4, such as a wall. Thebuilding surface 4 in this example is constructed of a building material such as dry wall that is finished using a malleable compound to smooth thebuilding surface 4. In the examples described herein, the malleable compound will be referred to as common joint compound, although any such suitable building material may be used. For purposes of the description herein, thebuilding surface 4 will generally be referred to as a wall, although the aspects of the disclosed embodiments are intended to encompass any building surface in which a receptacle, such as for anelectrical junction box 1, can be disposed, including for example, a ceiling or floor structure. For example, the aspects of the disclosed embodiments can also find application in the mounting of devices such as air ducts, thermostats, speakers, lighting controls, alarm sensors, infrared sensors, alarm system control panels, or any other device that is mounted in a wall, ceiling or other building surface where such devices may be located. - In the example of
FIG. 2 , areceptacle 2, in the form of an electrical outlet, and a wallflange extrusion assembly 107 are shown mounted in or attached to thejunction box 1, using for example, mounting screws 3. Thejunction box 1, for purposes of the description herein, is generally a common type of junction box that is used to house and mount devices, such as electrical plugs, switches and other such devices. In one embodiment, the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 includes a mountingflange portion 115 and anextrusion member portion 118. The mountingflange portion 115 is configured to be aligned or disposed substantially flush with or on thebuilding surface 4. Theextrusion member portion 118 extends into an aperture oropening 10 in thebuilding surface 4, in a manner or orientation that is substantially perpendicular to or from the mountingflange portion 115. Aframe 119 of theextrusion member portion 118 defines anaperture 114. In one embodiment, a front edge orsurface 109 of theextrusion member portion 118, in particular theframe 119, extends away from afront surface 117 of the mountingflange portion 115 by a pre-determined distance D2. - In one embodiment, the mounting
flange portion 115 andextrusion member portion 118 of the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 are integrated into a singleintegrated component assembly 170 such as that shown inFIG. 3 . Alternatively, the mountingflange portion 115 andextrusion member portion 118 of wallflange extrusion assembly 107 comprise two separate components that are connected during installation, such as theassembly 270 shown inFIG. 4 . - In one embodiment, a
final cover 820 is inserted into theaperture 114 of the wallflange extrusion assembly 107, generally referred to herein as thewall flange aperture 114. Thefront surface 821 of thefinal cover 820 is substantially co-planar with the front edge orsurface 109 of the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 and exposedface 7 of thebuilding surface 4. - In the exemplary embodiment of
FIG. 2 , the mountingflange portion 115 of the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 is blended into thebuilding surface 4 using a finishingmaterial 129, such as joint compound, so that thefront surface 109 of the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 appears co-planar with the exposedface 7 of thebuilding surface 4, as modified by the finishingmaterial 129. In one embodiment, the mountingflange portion 115 of wallflange extrusion assembly 107 includes one ormore openings 116 to aid in securing the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 to thebuilding surface 4 utilizing, for example, the finishingmaterial 129. In alternate embodiments, the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 is affixed to thebuilding surface 4 by holding the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 in place using means such as screws, tabs, clips, or glue, while being permanently affixed to thebuilding surface 4 using the appropriate affixing or finishing material based on the type ofbuilding surface 4. - The
extrusion member portion 118 of the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 is sized to accommodate thereceptacle 2. In one embodiment, the dimensions of the wallflange extrusion assembly 107,temporary cover 720 andfinal cover 820 are dictated by the dimensions of thereceptacle 2 or device. For example, a commonelectrical receptacle 2 would require that the outside dimensions of thefinal cover 820 be a minimum of approximately 4.5 inches by 2.75 inches and that theaperture 822, shown inFIG. 8 , in thefinal cover 820 be approximately 2.6 inches by 1.3 inches. As another example, a common air duct would require that the inside dimensions of theaperture 114 of the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 be approximately 7.5 inches by 11.5 inches. However, the aspects of the embodiments disclosed herein can be sized to fit any size or shape recessed junction box and any size or shape receptacle or control device. In addition, the aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be applied to recessed junction boxes that house multiple receptacles or devices. - While the
junction box 1 referred to herein is generally described as a component separate from the wallflange extrusion assembly 107, in one embodiment, thejunction box 1 is integrated with the wallflange extrusion assembly 107. In this embodiment, the wallflange extrusion portion 118 is of adequate length to accommodate areceptacle 2 or device. Theintegrated junction box 1 would be of a shape, and contain rear or side access points, consistent with common recessed boxes. - The
wall plate system 100 of the disclosed embodiments can be made from any type of material commonly used in the industry to manufacture covers. The types of materials for the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 include, but are not limited to, plastics and ferrous or non-ferrous metals that are compliant with applicable building standards and codes. Materials for thecovers flange extrusion assembly 107 can include, but are not limited to, plastics, ferrous or non-ferrous metals, or materials such as wood, stone or glass that are compliant with applicable building standards and codes. - The wall
flange extrusion assembly 107,temporary cover 720 andfinal cover 820 can be manufactured using any suitable manufacturing technique commonly known in the industry such as, but not limited to, injection molding, stamping, welding, machining or cutting. - As is shown in
FIG. 2 , the mountingflange portion 115 extends away from theextrusion member portion 118, in a substantially perpendicular orientation, a distance D1. The distance D1, which can be any suitable distance, is generally sufficient to permit the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 to be securely attached to thebuilding surface 4. - In the embodiment shown in
FIG. 2 , the front surface or edge 109 of theextrusion member portion 118 extends away from thefront surface 117 of the mountingflange portion 115 in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the mountingflange portion 115. In one embodiment, there is a distance D2 between thefront surface 117 of the mountingflange portion 115 and thefront surface 109. This allows the mountingflange portion 115 to be blended into thebuilding surface 4 utilizing the finishingmaterial 129 such that upon installation the front or exposedface surface 7 of thebuilding surface 4 is or appears substantially co-planar with thefront surface 109 of theextrusion member portion 118. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , in one embodiment, the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 comprises an integrated one-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 170. As shown inFIG. 3 , the one-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 170 includes a mountingflange portion 325 and anextrusion portion 328, similar to the mountingflange portion 115 andextrusion member portion 118 shown inFIG. 2 . In this example, theextrusion portion 328 is configured to be disposed in a substantially recessed manner in the mountingflange portion 325, as will be described herein. - In the example of
FIG. 3 , the mountingflange portion 325 includesopenings 316 to aid in securing the mountingflange portion 325 to abuilding surface 4. Although the shape of theopenings 316 shown inFIG. 3 are substantially circular, in alternate embodiments, the shape of theopenings 316 can be any suitable shape, such as those shown inFIGS. 2 and 4 . - In the embodiment shown in
FIG. 3 , theextrusion member portion 328, similar to theextrusion member portion 118 ofFIG. 2 , includes a front surface oredge 309 and arear flange member 310, also referred to herein as a stop member. In one embodiment, afirst end 311 of therear flange member 310 extends substantially perpendicularly away from the inner side orsurface 305 of theframe 319 ofextrusion member portion 328, theframe 319 defining theextrusion aperture 114. Therear flange member 310 provides a stop for thetemporary cover 720 shown inFIG. 7 or thefinal cover 820 shown inFIG. 8 . Therear flange member 310 controls the depth of thetemporary cover 720 orfinal cover 820 so that thefront surfaces respective covers extrusion member portion 328. - In one embodiment, the
extrusion member portion 328 includes openings orrecesses 111 in at least two locations on the inner side orsurface 305 of theextrusion member portion 328. In the example ofFIG. 3 , the openings orrecesses 111 are part of therear flange member 310 for the purpose of receivingtabs FIGS. 7 and 8 , in thecovers flange extrusion assembly 170. - In one embodiment, the wall
flange extrusion assembly 107 hassurfaces 112 extending into theaperture 114 of theextrusion 328, which surfaces 112 are referred to herein as therear mounting flanges 112. Therear mounting flanges 112, which in this example extend outwardly or away from therear flange member 310 into theaperture 114, permit the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 to be attached or secured to thejunction box 1. In one embodiment, therear mounting flanges 112 include openings orholes 113 that permit the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 to be affixed to a recessedjunction box 1 utilizingscrews 3 extending through therear mounting flanges 112 and into threaded holes common to all recessed junction boxes, thereby holding the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 in the proper position while the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 is affixed to thebuilding surface 4. In an alternate embodiment, therear mounting flanges 112 are sized and located to permit the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 to be affixed to an air duct (not shown), thereby holding the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 in the proper position while the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 is affixed to thebuilding surface 4. In one embodiment, theholes 113 in therear mounting flanges 112 are threaded holes such that thereceptacle 2 or other device can be affixed to the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 rather than to ajunction box 1. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , in one embodiment, the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 comprises a two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270. In this example, the two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270 comprises a mountingflange member 424 and anextrusion member 427 that are coupled together during installation. Theextrusion member 427 is configured to be slidingly engaged with or affixed to the mountingflange member 424 at varying distances D3 from the front surface orfirst end 409 of theextrusion member 427. In the embodiment shown inFIG. 4 ,slots 426 in the mountingflange member 424 slidingly engage the mountingposts 428 on theextrusion member 427. The mountingposts 428 align with and insert into theslots 426. Theslots 426 and mountingposts 428 permit the mountingflange member 424 to be affixed to theextrusion member 427 such that the distance D3 from thefirst end 409 of theextrusion member 427 and thefront surface 417 of the mountingflange member 424 substantially match the approximately thickness of the finished building surface material. - In one embodiment, referring to
FIG. 5 , theextrusion member 427 has aframe 471, similar to theframe 119 ofFIG. 2 , withside portions side portions frame 471 define anaperture 414. The mountingflange member 424 defines an aperture 514 (shown inFIG. 6 ) that substantially aligns withaperture 414. Theapertures aperture 114 referred to inFIGS. 2 and 3 . Theframe 471 also includes a front surface oredge 409 and a rear flange member or stopmember 410, substantially the same asfront surface 309 andrear flange member 310 ofFIG. 3 . Therear flange member 410 is disposed along the second end orrear edge 332 of eachside portion frame 471. As shown inFIG. 5 , therear flange member 410 is substantially continuous along thesecond end 332 of each of theside portions frame 471. - In one embodiment, the
extrusion member 427 includesrecesses 111 that are disposed in an outer facing portion of each of theside portions openings 111 can be used for mounting thetemporary cover 720 orfinal cover 820 to theextrusion member 427. - In the embodiment shown in
FIGS. 4 and 5 , mountingflanges 112 extend from therear flange member 410 onside portions frame 471. The mountingflanges 112 include the mountingholes 113 for attaching theextrusion member 427 to, for example, ajunction box 1, as is shown inFIG. 2 . - Referring to
FIG. 5 , in one embodiment, theextrusion member 427 includes mountingposts 428. The mountingposts 428 are disposed on arearward side 401 of theextrusion member 427 in a substantially orthogonal manner, or so that each mountingpost 428 extends away from theextrusion member 427. In the embodiment shown inFIG. 5 , theextrusion member 427 includes four mountingposts 428. In alternate embodiments, any suitable number of mountingposts 428 can be included, including more or less than four. For example, it could be advantageous to use only two mountingposts 428, the two mountingposts 428 being diagonally opposed to one another. - As shown in
FIG. 5 , each mountingpost 428 is disposed in a corner region of theextrusion member 427. In the embodiment shown inFIG. 5 , each mountingpost 428 is a distance D4 from thecorner 402 of theextrusion member 427. In one embodiment, this distance D4 can be in the range of approximately 0.25 to 0.5 inches, depending upon the size of theextrusion member 427. In alternate embodiments, the distance D4 can be any suitable distance including less than 0.25 inches or greater than 0.5 inches. In one embodiment, a length L1 of each mountingpost 428 is in the range of approximately 0.5 to 1.5 inches. In alternate embodiments, length L1 of each of the mountingposts 428 can be any suitable length. In addition, the mountingposts 428 can be either permanently affixed to theextrusion member 427 or may be removably affixed to theextrusion member 427 by threading one end of the mountingposts 428 and including threaded holes in theextrusion member 427 located and sized to accept the mountingposts 428 or by affixing the mountingposts 428 to theextrusion member 427 using a snap-fit type connection. The mountingposts 428 are configured to be removably received or disposed inslots 426, shown inFIG. 4 , in the mountingflange member 424 of the two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270. - Referring to
FIG. 6 , in one embodiment the mountingflange member 424 includesslots 426 which slots align with the mountingposts 428 of theextrusion member 427. In this example, the mountingflange member 424 can be positioned and secured to thebuilding surface 4, as is generally described herein. Theextrusion member 427 can then be slidingly engaged with the primarymounting flange member 424. The sliding engagement of the mountingposts 428 in theslots 426 allows theextrusion member 427 to be positioned at any desired distance from the primarymounting flange member 424. In one embodiment, when the desired position is achieved, the mountingposts 428 can be secured in theslots 426 using, for example, a fast-acting glue. Alternatively, the mountingpost 428 and slot 426 are configured for a friction-type engagement, to hold theextrusion member 427 in the desired position. -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of one embodiment of atemporary cover 720 that can be used with thewall plate system 100 ofFIG. 2 . In this embodiment, thetemporary cover 720 includes afront surface 721, anaperture 722, side surfaces 723, a raisedflange portion 724 and one or more mountingtabs 725. The mountingtabs 725 are utilized to secure thetemporary cover 720 to the wallflange extrusion assembly 107. -
FIG. 8 is three-dimensional perspective view of one embodiment of thefinal cover 820 shown inFIG. 2 . In this example, thefinal cover 820 includes afront surface 821, anaperture 822, side surfaces 823 and one or more mountingtabs 825 utilized to secure thefinal cover 820 to the wallflange extrusion assembly 107. In one embodiment for use in conjunction withreceptacles 2 or devices, thecover 820 comprises amembrane 830 sized to fit inside theaperture 114 of the wallflange extrusion assembly 107, which membrane has anaperture 822 that corresponds in size to the dimensions of thereceptacle 2 or device. The side surfaces 823 of the membrane extend substantially perpendicularly from therear surface 824 of themembrane 830. - In an embodiment for use with self-contained devices such as thermostats, as shown for example in
FIG. 15 , thetemporary cover 1020device 1120 are configured and sized to fit inside theaperture 914 of the wallflange extrusion assembly 907 as is generally described herein with respect toFIGS. 2-8 . Thefront face temporary cover 1020 anddevice 1120, respectively, are configured to align with thefront surface 909 of the wallflange extrusion assembly 907. - In an alternative embodiment for use with air ducts, as shown for example in
FIG. 16 , thecover 1420 comprises a membrane that has a plurality of holes orslots 1422 generally consistent with commonly available air duct register covers. Thetemporary cover 1320 and airduct register cover 1420 are sized to fit inside theaperture 1214 of the wallflange extrusion assembly 1207 as is generally described herein with respect toFIGS. 2-8 . Thefront face temporary cover 1320 and airduct register cover 1420, respectively, are configured to align with thefront surface 1209 of the wallflange extrusion assembly 1207. - The
temporary cover 720 and thefinal cover 820 are described as being attached to the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 by causingtabs cover recesses 111 in the wallflange extrusion assembly 107, thereby permitting thecover flange extrusion assembly 107 in a manner consistent with a typical method of connecting plastic components without the use of screws or other hardware. In alternate embodiments, thecover flange extrusion assembly 107 utilizing other snap-fit designs or other fasteners. In one embodiment, thecover flange extrusion assembly 107 by affixing a backing plate to the recessedjunction box 1, which backing plate is smaller in area than theaperture 114 of the wallflange extrusion assembly 107, and contains an aperture larger than thereceptacle 2 or control device. Thecover cover flange extrusion assembly 107. In the embodiment shown inFIG. 16 , thecover 1420 includesapertures 1423 configured to receive fastening devices such as screws (not shown). The screws can engagecorresponding openings 1215 in the wallflange extrusion assembly 1207. -
FIG. 9 is a three-dimensional sectional view of one embodiment of thewall plate system 100 as installed on apre-finished building surface 4 such as wood. In this example, the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 is a two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270. As is shown inFIG. 9 , the mountingflange member 424 of the two-pieceflange extrusion assembly 270 is attached to the unexposed side of thebuilding surface 4. Theextrusion member 427 is inserted into theaperture 10 in thebuilding surface 4 such that thefront surface 409 of theextrusion member 427 is substantially co-planar with the exposedface 7 of thebuilding surface 4. Theextrusion member 427 is coupled to the mountingflange member 424 by inserting or sliding theextrusion mounting posts 428 into theflange slots 426. Theextrusion member 427 is slidably engaged with the mountingflange member 424. The position of theextrusion member 427 relative to the exposedface 7 of thebuilding surface 4 can be adjusted so that thefront surface 209 of theextrusion member 427 is substantially co-planar with theface 7 of thebuilding surface 4. Areceptacle 2 is inserted into theaperture 414 of theextrusion member 427 andaperture 514 of the mountingflange member 424. Thereceptacle 2 and theextrusion member 427 are connected to thejunction box 1 using mounting screws 3. In one embodiment, afinal cover 820 is inserted into theextrusion aperture 414. In this position, thefront surface 821 of thefinal cover 820 is substantially co-planar with thefront surface 209 of theextrusion member 427. -
FIG. 10 is a three-dimensional sectional view of one embodiment of thewall plate system 100 as installed on abuilding surface 4 that includes a finishedbuilding surface material 230 on top of or over the mountingsubstrate 204. An example of such an installation can include tile 233 that is affixed to the mountingsubstrate 204 using a finish surface attachment means 231, such as mastic, and further finished using a finishsurface filler material 232 such as grout. In this embodiment, the mountingflange member 424 of the two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270 is attached to theface 234 of the mountingsubstrate 204. Theextrusion member 427 is slidingly engaged or coupled to the mountingflange member 424 by inserting theextrusion mounting posts 428 into theflange slots 426. Theextrusion member 427 is slidingly positioned such that thefront surface 409 of theextrusion member 427 is substantially co-planar with the outer surface or face 235 of the finishedbuilding surface material 230. Areceptacle 2 is inserted intoaperture 414 of the two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270 and thereceptacle 2 andextrusion member 427 are connected to thejunction box 1 using mounting screws 3. In this example, afinal cover 820 is inserted into theextrusion aperture 414 such that thefront surface 821 of thefinal cover 820 is substantially co-planar with thefront surface 409 of theextrusion member 427. - In the embodiment of
FIG. 2 , where the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 comprises a single piece or integrated wallflange extrusion assembly 170, the wallflange extrusion assembly 170 is installed by affixing the primarymounting flange portion 325 to thebuilding surface 4 utilizing a finishing material such as joint compound or a combination of joint compound and joint tape. - In the embodiment of
FIG. 10 , where the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 comprises a two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270, the two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270 is installed by affixing the mountingflange member 424 to therear surface 234 of the finishedbuilding surface material 235 such as tile, stone, wood, glass, metal, concrete or other solid surface material utilizing an affixing material such as mastic, glue or screws, and then connecting theextrusion member 427 to the mountingflange member 424. - Referring to
FIGS. 11 and 12 , one embodiment of the two-piece wall flange extrusion assembly includes anextrusion member 280 and a mountingflange member 275. In this embodiment, theextrusion member 280 includesslots 281 in theextrusion member 280 defined by pairs of legs orposts 428 andtabs 226 on the mountingflange member 275, whichtabs 226 align with and insert into theslots 281 in theextrusion member 280. Theslots 281 andtabs 226 permit the mountingflange member 275 to be affixed to theextrusion member 280 such that the distance from thefirst end 409 of theextrusion member 280 and thefront surface 276 of the mountingflange member 275 substantially match the approximate thickness of the finishedbuilding surface material 4. - During the installation of the
wall plate assembly 100 ofFIG. 2 , it may be necessary for thebuilding surface 4 to be finished after the installation of the wallflange extrusion assembly 107. In one embodiment, thetemporary cover 720 is installed into theaperture 114 of the wallflange extrusion assembly 107. In this embodiment, thetemporary cover 720 is sized to fit inside theaperture 114 of the wallflange extrusion assembly 107, such that thefront surface 721 of thetemporary cover 720 is substantially co-planar with thefront surface 109 of theextrusion portion 118 of the wallflange extrusion assembly 107. Thetemporary cover 720 is removably affixed the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 by, for example,tabs 725 to permit thetemporary cover 720 to be removed from the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 after thebuilding surface 4 is finished. - For example, in one embodiment, the wall
flange extrusion assembly 107 comprises a one-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 170. The one-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 170 is installed on abuilding surface 4 such as gypsum board that is finished using a spreadable finishing compound such as joint compound by using the following steps. First, a recessedjunction box 1 is affixed to the building structure, such as common 2×4 studs, utilizing standard construction techniques. The recessedjunction box 1 is affixed such that the distance between the front of thejunction box 1 and the front of thebuilding surface material 4 approximates, but is not less than, the distance from therear surface 332 of therear mounting flanges 112 to therear surface 334 of the primarymounting flange portion 325, shown inFIG. 3 . Second, all other rough construction work is completed that must be completed prior to installing thebuilding surface 4. Third, anaperture 10 is formed in thebuilding surface 4 at the appropriate location for thejunction box 1. The dimensions of theaperture 10 must be larger than the outer dimensions of theextrusion portion 328 of the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 but smaller than the outer dimensions of the primarymounting flange portion 325. Fourth, thebuilding surface 4 is affixed to the building structure utilizing standard construction techniques. Fifth, the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 is affixed temporarily to the building surface by leveling the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 against thebuilding surface 4 and then affixing the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 to the recessedjunction box 1 utilizing screws inserted through therear mounting flanges 112 of the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 and into the threaded holes that exist in standard recessed junction boxes. In the alternative, or in addition hereto, the primarymounting flange portion 325 can be affixed to thebuilding surface 4 utilizing adhesive or other fastening devices such as screws, nails or staples. Sixth, atemporary cover 720 is inserted into thewall flange aperture 114 to protect thewall flange aperture 114 and any items in thejunction box 1 from any contamination due to the surfacing material, such as the joint compound. Seventh, the primarymounting flange portion 325 is blended into thebuilding surface 4 using standard joint compound or joint compound and joint tape such that thefinished building surface 7 is substantially flush with the front edge orsurface 109 of the wallflange extrusion portion 118. Eighth, thetemporary cover 720 is removed. Ninth, thereceptacle 2 or other device, if applicable, is inserted into the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 and attached to the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 andjunction box 1. Tenth, thefinal cover 820 or device is installed in thewall flange aperture 114. Alternatively, thereceptacle 2 or other device can be inserted into the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 and attached to the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 andjunction box 1 prior to inserting thetemporary cover 720. - In the embodiment where the wall
flange extrusion assembly 107 comprises a two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270, the two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270 is installed in or on a finishedbuilding surface material 4 such as wood that is prefinished in the following exemplary manner. In one embodiment, a recessedjunction box 1 is affixed to the building structure, such as common 2×4 studs, utilizing standard construction techniques. The recessedjunction box 1 is affixed such that the distance between the front of the junction box and the front of the finishedbuilding surface material 4 approximates, but is not less than, the distance from therear surface 332 of theextrusion member 427 to thefront surface 409 of theextrusion member 427. Second, all other rough construction work is completed that must be completed prior to installing the finished building surface material. Third, anaperture 10 is placed in the finished building surface material at the location for the recessedjunction box 1. The dimensions of theaperture 10 must be equal to the outer dimensions of theextrusion member 427. Fourth, the two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270 is affixed to the rear surface of the finished building surface material by inserting theextrusion member 427 into the buildingsurface material aperture 10 such that thefront surface 409 of theextrusion member 427 is co-planar with the front surface of thebuilding material 4 and connecting the mountingflange member 424 to theextrusion member 427 using theslots 426 on the mountingflange member 424 and the mountingposts 428 on theextrusion member 427 and then affixing the mountingflange member 424 to the rear face of the finishedbuilding surface material 4 utilizing adhesive or other fastening devices such as screws, nails or staples. Fifth, the finishedbuilding surface material 4 is installed utilizing the method appropriate for the finishedbuilding surface material 4. Sixth, atemporary cover 720 is inserted into thewall flange aperture 114 to protect thewall flange aperture 114 and any items in thejunction box 1. Seventh, any required finish, such as paint or stain, is applied to the finishedbuilding surface material 4. Eighth, thetemporary cover 720 is removed. Ninth, thereceptacle 2 or other device, if applicable, is inserted into the two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270 and attached to theextrusion member 427 andjunction box 1. Tenth, thecover 820 or device is installed in theextrusion aperture 414. Alternatively, thereceptacle 2 or other device can be inserted into theextrusion member 427 and attached to theextrusion member 427 andjunction box 1 prior to inserting thetemporary cover 720. - In an embodiment where the two-piece wall
flange extrusion assembly 270 is installed in a building surface that consists of a mountingsubstrate 4 and a finishedbuilding surface material 230 such as tile, referring toFIG. 10 for example, the installation of the two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270 is carried out as follows. First, a recessedjunction box 1 is affixed to the building structure such as common 2×4 studs utilizing standard construction techniques. The recessedjunction box 1 is affixed such that the distance between the front of thejunction box 1 and the front of the finishedbuilding surface material 230 approximates, but is not less than, the distance from therear surface 332 of theextrusion member 427 to thefront surface 409 of theextrusion member 427. Second, all other rough construction work is completed that must be completed prior to installing the mountingsubstrate 204. Third, anaperture 10 is formed in the mountingsubstrate 204 at the appropriate location for the recessedjunction box 1. The dimensions of theaperture 10 must be larger than the outer dimensions of theextrusion member 427 but smaller than the outer dimensions of the mountingflange member 424. Fourth, the mountingsubstrate 204 is affixed to the building structure utilizing standard construction techniques. Fifth, the mountingflange member 424 and theextrusion member 427 of the two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270 are connected using theextrusion mounting posts 428 andflange slots 426. Sixth, the two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270 is affixed to the mountingsubstrate 204 by affixing theextrusion member 427 to thejunction box 1 utilizing screws inserted through therear mounting flanges 112 of theextrusion member 427 and into the threaded holes that exist in standard recessed junction boxes. Seventh, the mountingflange member 424 is pressed against the mountingsubstrate 204 and affixed to the mountingsubstrate 204 utilizing adhesive or other fastening devices such as screws, nails or staples. Eighth, atemporary cover 720 is inserted into thewall flange aperture 414 to protect theextrusion member 427 andaperture 114. Ninth, the finishedbuilding surface material 230 is installed utilizing the method appropriate for the finishedbuilding surface material 230, such finishedbuilding surface material 230 being cut to provide an aperture equal to the exterior dimensions of theextrusion member 427 of the two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270 plus an amount equal to any desired space for the finishingmaterial 232. Tenth, the finishingmaterial 232, or other suitable material, is applied such that the finishingmaterial 232 fills any gaps between the finishedbuilding surface material 230 and the two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270. Eleventh, thetemporary cover 720 is removed. Twelfth, thereceptacle 2 or other device, if applicable, is inserted into the two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270 and attached to the two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270 andjunction box 1. Thirteenth, thefinal cover 820 or device is installed in thewall flange aperture 414. Alternatively, thereceptacle 2 or other device can be inserted into the two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270 and attached to the two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270 andjunction box 1 prior to inserting thetemporary cover 720. - In an embodiment where the
junction box 1 is integrated into theextrusion portion 118 of the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 ofFIG. 2 , the installation is generally the same as that described above except that no separate recessed junction box is installed. Instead, the wallflange extrusion assembly 107 withintegrated junction box 1 is affixed to thebuilding surface 4, mountingsubstrate 231 or finished buildingsurface material 230, as appropriate, rather than to thejunction box 1, utilizing adhesive or other fastening devices such as screws, nails or staples. - Referring to
FIG. 13 , in one embodiment, thewall plate assembly 100 of the present disclosure can be provided to users as individual pieces or as akit 500. As shown inFIG. 13 , thekit 500 can include one or more of the single piece wallflange extrusion assembly 170, one or more of thetemporary cover 720 and one or more of thefinal cover 820. An instruction booklet or pamphlet can be provided that includes step-by-step instructions on how to mount thewall plate assembly 100 in or on a building structure, as shown inFIG. 2 , for example. Alternatively, the step-by-step instructions can be provided in the form of a video including, but not limited to, an on-line video. - Referring to
FIG. 14 , in one embodiment, thewall plate assembly 100 of the present disclosure can be provided to users as individual pieces or as akit 600. As shown inFIG. 14 , thekit 600 can include one or more of the two-piece wallflange extrusion assembly 270 comprising one or more mountingflange member 424 and one ormore extrusion member 427, one or more of thetemporary cover 720 and one or more of thefinal cover 820. An instruction booklet or pamphlet can be provided that includes step-by-step instructions on how to mount the wall plate assembly in or on a building structure as shown inFIG. 9 orFIG. 10 . Alternatively, the step-by-step instructions can be provided in the form of a video including, but not limited to, an on-line video. - Thus, while there have been shown, described and pointed out, fundamental novel features of the invention as applied to the exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood that various omissions and substitutions and changes in the form and details of devices illustrated, and in their operation, may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Moreover, it is expressly intended that all combinations of those elements, which perform substantially the same function in substantially the same way to achieve the same results, are within the scope of the invention. Moreover, it should be recognized that structures and/or elements shown and/or described in connection with any disclosed form or embodiment of the invention may be incorporated in any other disclosed or described or suggested form or embodiment as a general matter of design choice. It is the intention, therefore, to be limited only as indicated by the scope of the claims appended hereto.
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1. A flush-mount wall plate system for mounting in a building surface, comprising:
a wall flange extrusion assembly comprising a mounting flange portion and an extrusion member portion, the extrusion member portion having a frame defining an aperture and a front edge of the frame extending away from a front surface of the mounting flange portion by a pre-determined distance;
a cover inserted into the aperture, a front surface of the cover being substantially co-planar with the front edge of the extrusion member portion and the building surface.
2. The flush-mount wall plate system of claim 1 , wherein the extrusion member portion comprises a stop member on a rear edge of the frame.
3. The flush-mount wall plate system of claim 1 , wherein the extrusion member portion comprises a rear mounting flange disposed on and extending away from a rear edge of the frame into the aperture.
4. The flush-mount wall plate system of claim 1 , wherein the mounting flange portion includes openings configured to secure the mounting flange portion to the building surface.
5. The flush-mount wall plate system of claim 1 , wherein the extrusion member portion includes recesses in the frame for receiving mounting tabs of the cover.
6. The flush-mount wall plate system of claim 1 , wherein the wall flange extrusion assembly comprises a single-piece, integrated assembly.
7. The flush-mount wall plate system of claim 1 , wherein the wall flange extrusion assembly comprises a two-piece component assembly, and wherein the mounting flange portion and the extrusion member portion are configured to be removably coupled together.
8. The flush-mount wall plate system of claim 7 , wherein the mounting flange portion and extrusion member portion are slidingly engaged.
9. The flush-mount wall plate system of claim 8 , wherein the extrusion member portion comprises mounting posts and the mounting flange portion comprises slots for slidably receiving the mounting posts, wherein an end of the mounting posts extends into the aperture.
10. The flush-mount wall plate system of claim 9 , wherein the mounting posts frictionally engage the slots.
11. The flush-mount wall plate system of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises a temporary cover with a raised flange portion on a front surface of the temporary cover, the raised flange portion defining a cover aperture that substantially aligns with the aperture in the extrusion member portion.
12. The flush-mount wall plate system of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprise a final cover, the final cover having an opening therein that substantially aligns with the aperture in the extrusion member portion.
13. The flush-mount wall plate system of claim 1 , comprising an electrical junction box integrated with the wall flange extrusion assembly.
14. The flush-mount wall plate system of claim 1 , wherein the extrusion member is recessed within the mounting flange portion.
15. A method of mounting a wall plate system in a building surface, the wall plate system comprising a wall flange extrusion assembly comprising a mounting flange portion and an extrusion member portion, the extrusion member portion having a frame defining an aperture and a front edge of the frame extending away from a front surface of the mounting flange portion by a pre-determined distance, and a cover inserted into the aperture, a front surface of the cover being substantially co-planar with the front edge of the extrusion member portion and the building surface, the method comprising:
affixing the wall flange extrusion assembly over a junction box mounting aperture in the building surface;
mounting the cover over the aperture, the cover comprising a temporary cover with a raised flange portion on a front surface of the temporary cover surrounding an opening in the temporary cover that substantially aligns with the aperture;
blending the mounting flange portion of the wall flange extrusion assembly into the building surface, wherein the front edge of the frame of the extrusion member portion is substantially co-planar with the building surface;
removing the temporary cover; and
inserting the final cover into the aperture, a front surface of the final cover being substantially co-planar with the front edge of the frame of the extrusion member portion and the building surface.
16. The method of claim 15 , comprising adjusting a position of the extrusion member portion relative to the mounting flange portion to accommodate a thickness of the building surface.
17. A kit of parts for installing a cover co-planar with a surface of a building structure, comprising:
a wall flange extrusion assembly comprising a mounting flange portion and an extrusion member portion, the extrusion member portion having a frame defining an aperture and a front edge of the frame extending away from a front surface of the mounting flange portion by a pre-determined distance; and
a cover configured to be inserted into the aperture.
18. The kit of claim 17 , wherein the wall flange extrusion assembly is a single integrated assembly.
19. The kit of claim 17 , wherein the wall flange extrusion assembly comprises a two-piece component assembly, and wherein the mounting flange portion and the extrusion member portion are configured to be removably coupled together.
20. The kit of claim 17 , wherein the cover comprises a temporary cover and a final cover, the temporary cover having a raised flange portion on a front surface, the raised flange portion defining a cover aperture that substantially aligns with the aperture in the extrusion member portion, and wherein a surface of the final cover is substantially flat.
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