Patent ID: 6265662
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
Apparatus for use with an electrical receptacle and a floor box, said apparatus comprising:a first part defining a floor plate configured to fit over the floor box in an installed position, said floor plate having an inner edge surface defining an access opening for providing access to the electrical receptacle;a second part defining an access door which is pivotal into and out of a closed position in which said door closes said opening; anda detent structure which is operative between said door and said floor plate to retain said door releaseably in said closed position, said detent structure comprising an elongated spring on one of said parts and a cam surface on the other of said parts;said spring having a first end portion anchored to said one part, a second end portion defining a cam follower, and an intermediate portion supporting said second end portion for movement pivotally about said first end portion, said intermediate portion thereby supporting said cam follower to move against a bias of said spring upon sliding movement of said cam follower across said cam surface as said door moves to said closed position.