Patent ID: 8686287
Filing Date: 2014-04-01
Classification: H01H,H02G

Abstract:
1. A surface mount electrical box comprising: an outer frame including sidewalls having a front face; a peripheral wall extending orthogonally from said sidewalls to an inner periphery; a box member including box sidewalls extending orthogonally from said inner periphery of said peripheral wall; a back wall closing said box sidewalls and defining an electrical enclosure therein; a first fastening arrangement on said outer frame for securing said surface mount electrical box to a wall having a wall covering capable of supporting fasteners therein; said first fastening arrangement including a plurality of frame bosses on said outer frame and a fastener corresponding with each of said frame bosses; a second fastening arrangement on said box member for securing said surface mount electrical box to a wall with a wall covering having an underlying substrate capable of supporting fasteners therein:, said peripheral wall includes a first mounting surface; mounting said surface mount electrical box to a wall with said first fastening arrangement includes inserting said box sidewalls through an opening in the wall until said first mounting surface is flush against the wall surface; said surface mount box includes a shallow depth thereby enabling it to accommodate bulky electrical components in shallow wall cavities; and said depth of said surface mount electrical box is at most 2.06 inches.