Patent ID: 6476319
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
A connector for connecting electrical wires-carrying conduit to a junction box, said connector having a longitudinal axis and comprising a tubular member having a proximal end for passage of electrical wires-carrying conduit therethrough, a distal end comprising an axially extending end having a generally circular opening and at least one tab angularly disposed relative to the longitudinal axis of said tubular member,in combination therewith, a junction box having a plate comprising a generally circular opening adapted to cooperatively receive the circular opening in said axially extending end of the distal end of said connector, at least one slot about said generally circular opening on said plate adapted to cooperatively receive said tab, and a stop member on said plate such that when said tab is inserted into said slot and turned in a counterclockwise direction, said stop member prevents said tab from further rotation thereby locking said axially extending end in position.