WO2007077297A1 - Covers for a splashwater-tight electrical box - Google Patents
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- WO2007077297A1 WO2007077297A1 PCT/FI2006/050578 FI2006050578W WO2007077297A1 WO 2007077297 A1 WO2007077297 A1 WO 2007077297A1 FI 2006050578 W FI2006050578 W FI 2006050578W WO 2007077297 A1 WO2007077297 A1 WO 2007077297A1
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- covers
- cover frame
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- utility box
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
- H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
- H02G3/00—Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
- H02G3/02—Details
- H02G3/08—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes
- H02G3/14—Fastening of cover or lid to box
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
- H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
- H02G3/00—Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
- H02G3/02—Details
- H02G3/08—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes
- H02G3/088—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings or inlets
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- Connector Housings Or Holding Contact Members (AREA)
- Casings For Electric Apparatus (AREA)
- Switch Cases, Indication, And Locking (AREA)
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Abstract
The invention relates to covers for a splash-proof electrical utility box, comprising an annular cover frame (1) and a lid element (3, 3') fitting in its opening (2). Beneath the cover frame (1) is fitted a separate water-proofing shield (4), from which extends a splash-proofness indicating mark (5 (IP 44)) onto an external side of the cover frame (1). The covers according to the invention are particularly useful for built-in socket-outlets and power switches.
Description
Covers for a splash-proof electrical utility box
The invention relates to covers for a splash-proof electrical utility box, comprising an annular cover frame and a lid element fitting in its opening, as well as a separate water-proofing shield fitted beneath the cover frame.
It is an object of the invention to provide utility box covers useful for both splash- proof utility boxes and those without splash-proofing.
This object is accomplished by the invention on the basis of characterizing features set forth in claim 1.
Hence, the invention makes use of a separate water-proofing shield, by means of which a dry space utility box can be modified for a splash-proof utility box. In order to confirm, even after the electrical box has been installed, whether the latter is a dry space box or a splash-proof box, the idea in the invention is to provide the water-proofing shield with a splash-proofness indicating mark which extends therefrom onto an external side of the cover frame. Being an integral part of the water-proofing shield, the mark can always be used for confirming that spaces, in which splash-proofness is required, have proper utility box covers installed therein.
Two exemplary embodiments of the invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which
Rg. 1 shows covers of the invention for a splash-proof socket-outlet in an exploded view and
Hg. 2 shows the socket-outlet covers of fig. 1 in an assembled condition;
Fig. 3 shows power switch covers of the invention in an exploded view and
Fig. 4 shows the covers of fig. 3 in an assembled condition, in which the lid element comprises a flip-flop 3'.
In both illustrated exemplary embodiments, the functionally identical elements share the same reference numerals. First, both exemplary embodiments will be described with regard to structural elements identical to each other.
The utility box covers include an annular cover frame 1 and a lid element 3, 31, fitting in its opening. Beneath the cover frame 1 is fitted a separate water-proofing shield 4, from which extends a splash-proofness indicating mark 5 (IP 44) onto an external side of the cover frame.
The utility box covers consistent with the described exemplary embodiments are adaptable to built-in utility boxes. Hence, the water-proofing shield 4 includes a box-encircling ring element 4a, and a collar 4b which encircles an outer end of the latter and is retained between the cover frame 1 and the wall surface as the utility box, along with its covers, is in its installed position.
The exemplary embodiment of figs. 1 and 2 describes covers for socket-outlets. In this case, the lid element 3 has its external side provided with an annular sealing bead 7 resting against an internal side of the cover frame 1. The lid element 3 is provided with recesses for plugs and those are concealed with splash-proof cover flaps.
Figs. 3 and 4 illustrate covers for power switches. The cover frame 1 has its opening 2 fitted with a separate splash-water resistant sealing plate 10. The cover frame 1 is provided with a collar 8, restricting its opening 2 and having on its top surface an annular sealing bead 9, the sealing plate 10 resting thereon or the sealing plate 10 having its edges respond thereto. In the middle of the sealing plate 10 is an opening, by way of which the lid-forming flip-flop 3' is in a mechanical contact with the power switch (not shown).
Claims
1. Covers for a splash-proof electrical utility box, comprising an annular cover frame (1) and a lid element (3, 3') fitting in its opening (2), as well as a separate water- proofing shield (4) fitted beneath the cover frame (1), characterized in that from the water-proofing shield (4) extends a splash-proofness indicating mark (5 (IP 44)) onto an external side of the cover frame (1).
2. Splash-proof utility box covers as set forth in claim 1, which are adaptable to a built-in utility box, characterized in that the water-proofing shield (4) includes a box-encircling ring element (4a), and a collar (4b) which encircles an outer end of the latter and is retained between the cover frame (1) and the wall surface as the utility box, along with its covers, is in its installed position.
3. Covers as set forth in claim 1 or 2 for socket-outlets, characterized in that the lid element (3) has its external side provided with an annular sealing bead (7) resting against an internal side of the cover frame (1).
4. Covers as set forth in claim 1 or 2 for power switches, characterized in that the cover frame (1) has its opening (2) fitted with a separate sealing plate (10), and that the cover frame (1) is provided with a collar (8), restricting its opening (2) and having on its top surface an annular sealing bead (9), the sealing plate (10) resting thereon or the sealing plate (10) having its edges respond thereto.
Priority Applications (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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EP06830951.7A EP1972044A4 (en) | 2005-12-28 | 2006-12-21 | Covers for a splashwater-tight electrical box |
NO20083286A NO20083286L (en) | 2005-12-28 | 2008-07-24 | Cover for a watertight electric box |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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FI20055706 | 2005-12-28 | ||
FI20055706A FI118106B (en) | 2005-12-28 | 2005-12-28 | Splash waterproof power tool box covers |
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WO2007077297A1 true WO2007077297A1 (en) | 2007-07-12 |
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PCT/FI2006/050578 WO2007077297A1 (en) | 2005-12-28 | 2006-12-21 | Covers for a splashwater-tight electrical box |
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EP (1) | EP1972044A4 (en) |
FI (1) | FI118106B (en) |
NO (1) | NO20083286L (en) |
RU (1) | RU2427064C2 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2007077297A1 (en) |
Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO2010102189A2 (en) * | 2009-03-06 | 2010-09-10 | James Goings | Power indicator assembly for an electrical box |
EP3859919A1 (en) * | 2020-01-30 | 2021-08-04 | Berker GmbH & Co. KG | Electrical device |
Citations (4)
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US4343411A (en) * | 1981-03-02 | 1982-08-10 | Chesnut Ronald D | Electrical box cover |
FI107087B (en) * | 1999-07-05 | 2001-05-31 | Lexel Electric Oy | Method and arrangement for producing a box seal |
GB2375439A (en) * | 2001-05-08 | 2002-11-13 | Pratley Invest | Electrical cable junction box |
DE10318329A1 (en) * | 2003-04-19 | 2004-10-28 | Merten Gmbh & Co. Kg | Electrical installation device for plugs and dimmers for households has a sign and an opening in a cover for the front insertion of the sign |
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DE19636500C2 (en) * | 1996-09-09 | 2002-11-07 | Abb Patent Gmbh | Water-protected installation device |
DE10143494B4 (en) * | 2001-09-05 | 2004-07-29 | Siemens Ag | Sealing device for an installation device, which can be arranged in a flush-mounted box |
US6891104B2 (en) * | 2003-01-28 | 2005-05-10 | Thomas & Betts International, Inc. | Hinged weatherproof electrical box cover |
US6737576B1 (en) * | 2003-05-16 | 2004-05-18 | Thomas & Betts International, Inc. | Electrical box assembly |
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- 2005-12-28 FI FI20055706A patent/FI118106B/en active IP Right Grant
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2006
- 2006-12-21 EP EP06830951.7A patent/EP1972044A4/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2006-12-21 WO PCT/FI2006/050578 patent/WO2007077297A1/en active Application Filing
- 2006-12-21 RU RU2008130862/03A patent/RU2427064C2/en active
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- 2008-07-24 NO NO20083286A patent/NO20083286L/en not_active Application Discontinuation
Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4343411A (en) * | 1981-03-02 | 1982-08-10 | Chesnut Ronald D | Electrical box cover |
FI107087B (en) * | 1999-07-05 | 2001-05-31 | Lexel Electric Oy | Method and arrangement for producing a box seal |
GB2375439A (en) * | 2001-05-08 | 2002-11-13 | Pratley Invest | Electrical cable junction box |
DE10318329A1 (en) * | 2003-04-19 | 2004-10-28 | Merten Gmbh & Co. Kg | Electrical installation device for plugs and dimmers for households has a sign and an opening in a cover for the front insertion of the sign |
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Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO2010102189A2 (en) * | 2009-03-06 | 2010-09-10 | James Goings | Power indicator assembly for an electrical box |
WO2010102189A3 (en) * | 2009-03-06 | 2011-01-06 | James Goings | Power indicator assembly for an electrical box |
EP3859919A1 (en) * | 2020-01-30 | 2021-08-04 | Berker GmbH & Co. KG | Electrical device |
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EP1972044A4 (en) | 2016-12-14 |
FI118106B (en) | 2007-06-29 |
FI20055706A0 (en) | 2005-12-28 |
RU2427064C2 (en) | 2011-08-20 |
EP1972044A1 (en) | 2008-09-24 |
RU2008130862A (en) | 2010-02-10 |
NO20083286L (en) | 2008-07-24 |
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