Patent ID: 7087837
Filing Date: 2006-08-08
Classification: H02G,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An assembly for providing electrical device on a surface comprising: a box having sidewalls, a front edge, and a cavity for receiving said electrical device therein; said electrical box recessing said electrical device a substantial distance behind said front edge of said box; a slide member positioned outside of said sidewalls of said box; said slide member including a flange having a rear surface, said flange including an opening therein; arms extending inwardly from said rear surface of said flange; a mounting arrangement on said flange for securing said slide member to said surface; a fastening and adjustment arrangement on said arms and on said sidewalls of said box for securing said box to said slide member and for adjusting the distance said front edge of said box is offset from said surface; and said fastening and adjustment arrangement including a plurality of guiding apertures in said arms, a plurality of receiving apertures in said sidewalls of said box, and at least one fastener associated with each of said arms for securing through said guiding apertures in said arms into said receiving apertures in said sidewalls of said electrical box; whereby the offset of said front edge of said box from the surface is determined by the selection and alignment of one of said guiding apertures in said arms with one of said receiving apertures in said sidewalls of said electrical box.