Patent ID: 7935886
Filing Date: 2011-05-03
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
1. An adjustable variable ring for electrical junction boxes comprising: a base frame having a guide tab; a sliding insert having a box shaped frame, a through opening, and a tab opening on a side of the box shaped frame, the sliding insert being configured to slide in and out of the base frame in the through opening using the guide tab; and a ratchet mechanism having: a ratchet plate secured to the base frame by an inner surface of the ratchet plate, and including a plurality of steps on an outer surface, and a ratchet spring installed on an inner wall of the box shaped frame and having a first end and a second end, the ratchet spring including an angled end tab at the first end, an angled mid tab between the first end and the second end and protruding from an inner wall of the box shaped frame to an outside of the box shaped frame through the tab opening for engaging one or more of the plurality of steps, wherein the sliding insert is configured to slide in and out of the base frame by disengaging the mid tab from the one or more of the steps by pressing on the end tab, and locks in the base frame by engaging the mid tab with the one or more of the plurality of steps.