Supports – Instrument in panel
Patent
1993-07-02
1995-06-13
Foss, J. Franklin
Supports
Instrument in panel
220 39, 248906, G12B 900
Patent
active
054234999
ABSTRACT:
A bracket device for mounting electrical devices in the interior space of hollow partitions having a front wall and a back wall with an anterior space therebetween typically comprising: (1) a base capable of being fixedly attached to the floor; (ii) a riser extending upwardly from the base, the riser having front and rear faces; and (iii) supporting means for supporting a cover ring and a junction box which extends into the interior space. The supporting means can include an annular plate having front and rear faces attached to an upper portion of the riser, the annular plate further having attaching means such as mounting holes for attaching the cover ring to its front face and the junction box to its rear face. Preferably, the device also includes (iv) a stabilizing arm extending rearwardly from the device to the rear wall of the partition. The arm can be detachable from the device. The supporting means can alternatively comprise an angle having a horizontal plate extending rearwardly from the upper portion of the riser and a vertical plate extending upwardly from a rearward portion of the horizontal plate.
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