Patent ID: 7683256
Filing Date: 2010-03-23
Classification: H02G,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A protective insert for a junction box, the protective insert comprising: (i) a rectangular frame having an upper surface defined around its periphery and having an interior rectangular aperture defined therein, and having a pivotably mounted rectangular cover which is disposed in the interior aperture and lies flush to the upper surface of the frame when the cover is closed, (ii) a first means for holding the frame against an inner rim of a junction box, and (iii) a second means for locking the cover to the frame when the cover is closed, whereby the frame and cover lie in a common plane when the cover is closed, and wherein the cover is mounted to the frame by a hinge comprising at least one tube fixed to an underside of the cover proximate one end of the cover, and a rod fixed to an underside of the frame and passing through the at least one tube, thereby creating the hinge.