Patent ID: 6362421
Filing Date: 2002-03-26
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
A junction box comprising:a housing assembly including an upper housing and a lower housing, said upper housing coupled to said lower housing so as to form an enclosure therebetween and so as to form a first opening therebetween, said upper housing extending outward on one side so as to form an overhanging portion that includes a downward extending lip, said overhanging portion forming a channel that extends from said first opening and that is open to the bottom side of said junction box, said overhanging portion at least partially shielding said first opening from entry of contaminants; a primary electrical cable for coupling said junction box with a primary electronic device; and a circuit board disposed within said enclosure and coupled to said primary electrical cable, said circuit board adapted to be coupled to electrical cables that extend through said first opening.