Patent ID: 8063302
Filing Date: 2011-11-22
Classification: H02G,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An electrical mounting device for mounting an electrical component to a wall comprising: a plate including a rear surface and an opening therein; a sidewall extending rearward from said plate, said sidewall including an outer periphery; said sidewall includes a circular sidewall portion having an outer diameter and no portion of said sidewall extending beyond said outer diameter of said circular sidewall portion; a mounting fastener including an end extending through said plate, said mounting fastener capable of free rotation within said plate; a clamp arm rigidly secured to said end of said mounting fastener whereby said clamp arm rotates with rotation of said mounting fastener; a first edge on said sidewall for stopping the rotation of said clamp arm in a retracted position whereby said clamp arm is retracted within said outer periphery of said sidewall; and a second edge on said sidewall for stopping the rotation of said mounting fastener in an extended position whereby said clamp arm is extended outward of said outer periphery of said sidewall.