Multi-media recess data low voltage box with slide-away hidden cover
First Claim
1. An electrical box and cover comprising:
- a body comprising a back wall, a face plate, first and second side walls and first and second end walls which define an interior and an exterior, wherein the back wall comprises one or more removable elements for forming apertures, wherein the faceplate has an opening for accessing the interior, and wherein the opening extends beyond the first side wall to expose a slot adjacent the first side wall and the face plate;
a housing extending substantially parallel to the first side wall; and
a cover comprising an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein the cover fits over the opening and is pivotably movable between an open position, which allows access to the interior, and a closed position, which prevents access to the interior, and wherein the cover is slidably receivable by the housing when in the open position.
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Abstract
An electrical box and cover that includes a body having a back wall, a face plate and a perimeter wall which define an interior and an exterior for the body. The back wall has one or more removable elements for forming apertures that can be used to mount connectors. The faceplate has an opening for accessing the interior that extends beyond the perimeter wall to expose a slot. The cover is connected to the body by one or more hinges and is pivotably movable between an open and closed position. When the cover is in the open position, it can be retracted into the housing. A housing extending from the rear of the face plate on the exterior of the body receives the cover. The cover can include a rail on the interior surface and the perimeter wall can include a track that receives the rail when the cover is retracted into the box.
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20 Claims
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1. An electrical box and cover comprising:
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a body comprising a back wall, a face plate, first and second side walls and first and second end walls which define an interior and an exterior, wherein the back wall comprises one or more removable elements for forming apertures, wherein the faceplate has an opening for accessing the interior, and wherein the opening extends beyond the first side wall to expose a slot adjacent the first side wall and the face plate; a housing extending substantially parallel to the first side wall; and a cover comprising an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein the cover fits over the opening and is pivotably movable between an open position, which allows access to the interior, and a closed position, which prevents access to the interior, and wherein the cover is slidably receivable by the housing when in the open position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An electrical box and cover comprising:
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a body comprising a back wall, a face plate and a perimeter wall which define an interior and an exterior, wherein the back wall comprises one or more removable elements for forming apertures, wherein the faceplate has an opening for accessing the interior, and wherein the opening extends beyond the perimeter wall to expose a slot adjacent the first side wall and the face plate; a housing extending substantially parallel to the slot and next to the perimeter wall; and a cover comprising an interior surface and a hinge that connects the cover to the body, wherein the cover fits over the opening and is pivotably movable between an open position, which allows access to the interior, and a closed position, which prevents access to the interior, and wherein the cover is slidably receivable by the housing when in the open position. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An electrical box and cover comprising:
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a body comprising a back wall, a face plate and a perimeter wall which define an interior and an exterior, wherein the back wall comprises one or more removable elements for forming apertures, wherein the faceplate has an opening for accessing the interior, wherein the opening extends beyond the perimeter wall to expose a slot adjacent the first side wall and the face plate, and wherein the perimeter wall comprises a track that extends from the slot and is substantially perpendicular to the face plate; a housing connected to the face plate extending substantially parallel to the slot; and a cover comprising an interior surface and a rail extending from the interior surface, wherein the cover fits over the opening and is pivotably movable between an open position, which allows access to the interior, and a closed position, which prevents access to the interior, wherein the cover is slidably receivable by the slot when in the open position, and wherein the rail is slidably received by the track when the cover is inserted into the slot.
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