Tool for installing an electrical box

Details Tool for installing an electrical box Tool for installing an electrical box

2005-10-25

2005-10-25

Patel, Dhiru R. (Department: 2831)

Electricity: conductors and insulators

Boxes and housings

With electrical device

C174S060000, C174S063000, C174S064000, C174S050000, C033S528000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06958448

ABSTRACT:
A tool for installing an electrical box is provided. The tool includes a holding assembly for holding an electrical box to be mounted on a framing member; a depth adjuster for positioning the electrical box a predetermined distance relative to a face of the framing member; and a height adjuster for positioning the electrical box a predetermined height relative to a floor, wherein the holding assembly includes a rectangular shaped holding member for holding the electrical box, wherein a width of the holding member is less than a height of an opening of the electrical box and the depth adjuster is L-shaped and has a first end for abutting the framing member to set the electrical box at the predetermined distance relative to the face of the framing member. The height adjuster includes a support member, e.g., conduit, for positioning the tool at the predetermined height.

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