Connection box assembly method
First Claim
1. A connection box configured to support a fixture having an anchor with a predetermined geometry, the connection box comprising:
- at least one receiver defining a passageway for receiving the anchor and that extends between an open first end and an open second end, the passageway having a cross sectional shape that corresponds with the predetermined geometry of the anchor such that the anchor is inserted into the passageway for securing the fixture to the connection box; and
at least one engagement mechanism provided within the passageway and configured to engage the anchor,wherein the cross sectional shape of the passageway prevents the anchor from rotating after the anchor has been inserted into the passageway.
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Abstract
A device is configured to be secured to a connection box. The device includes a fixture and a face plate. The fixture includes a main body and at least one flange extending from the main body. The at least one flange defines a fixture securement aperture configured to receive a fastener for securing the fixture to the connection box. It also defines at least one face plate engagement aperture configured to receive a prong extending from the face plate in a manner that secures the face plate to the fixture. The face plate is configured to at least partially cover the fixture. The face plate includes a body having a front face and an opposite rear face. The at least one prong extends outwardly from the rear face of the body. The at least one prong is configured to be inserted into the aperture in the flange of the fixture to secure the face plate to the fixture.
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10 Claims
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1. A connection box configured to support a fixture having an anchor with a predetermined geometry, the connection box comprising:
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at least one receiver defining a passageway for receiving the anchor and that extends between an open first end and an open second end, the passageway having a cross sectional shape that corresponds with the predetermined geometry of the anchor such that the anchor is inserted into the passageway for securing the fixture to the connection box; and at least one engagement mechanism provided within the passageway and configured to engage the anchor, wherein the cross sectional shape of the passageway prevents the anchor from rotating after the anchor has been inserted into the passageway. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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