Patent ID: 6441302
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: F21V,H02G

Abstract:
A junction box mount structure comprised of a mount installed in an opening through the side of a junction box and a plug holder inserted into the interior section of the said mount, of which:The said mount has a bore extending laterally from one end and, furthermore, a collar section that is inserted into the said junction box opening; two retaining elements are movably conjoined by screws at the other side and an elastic component is coupled to the free ends of the two said retaining elements and, furthermore, under normal conditions, the said elastic component tightly pulls the said free ends of the said retaining elements and draws them into a state of compression; a socket is fastened by screws towards the end and, furthermore, the said socket is situated at the rear extremity of the said retaining elements; The said plug holder is a tubular structure aligned with the said mount collar section; the said plug holder has a plug conjoined at its front end and, furthermore, projecting laterally from the end area of the said plug holder is a catch tip and formed along the side of the said catch tip is a recess thus providing for the outward pushing of the said retaining element free ends by the said catch tip after the insertion of the plug holder as well as the containing of the said retaining elements by the said recess that allows them to return to their original positions, thereby enabling the said retaining elements to maintain the said plug holder in position and prevent its removal by pulling; As such, ease of assembly and installation is effectively facilitated.