Electrical bracket
First Claim
1. An electrical bracket for mounting an electrical device to a wall stud, the bracket comprising:
- a frame having first and second opposite end walls, first and second opposite side walls, and a front opening surrounded by the end walls and side walls for inserting the electrical device into the frame, the frame having an end-mounted position in which the first end wall faces a side surface of the stud;
a fastening structure connected to the frame, configured to be fastened to the stud when the frame is in the end-mounted position;
an extension extending from the first end wall to a location rearward from the side walls; and
a stabilizer extending from the extension in a direction away from the second end wall, configured to abut the side surface of the stud at a location rearward from the side walls when the frame is in the end-mounted position.
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Abstract
An electrical bracket is for mounting an electrical device to a wall stud. The bracket includes a frame having first and second opposite end walls and first and second opposite side walls. The bracket further includes a front opening surrounded by the end walls and side walls for inserting an electrical device into the frame. The frame has an end-mounted position in which the first end wall faces the stud. A fastening structure, connected to the frame, is configured to be fastened to the stud when the frame is in the end-mounted position. An extension extends rearward from the first end wall. A stabilizer extends from the extension in a direction away from the second end wall. The stabilizer is configured to abut the side surface of the stud at a location rearward from the side walls when the frame is in the end-mounted position.
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11 Claims
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1. An electrical bracket for mounting an electrical device to a wall stud, the bracket comprising:
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a frame having first and second opposite end walls, first and second opposite side walls, and a front opening surrounded by the end walls and side walls for inserting the electrical device into the frame, the frame having an end-mounted position in which the first end wall faces a side surface of the stud;
a fastening structure connected to the frame, configured to be fastened to the stud when the frame is in the end-mounted position;
an extension extending from the first end wall to a location rearward from the side walls; and
a stabilizer extending from the extension in a direction away from the second end wall, configured to abut the side surface of the stud at a location rearward from the side walls when the frame is in the end-mounted position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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