Patent ID: 7718893
Filing Date: 2010-05-18
Classification: H01R,H02G,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for use in an electrical distribution system, the apparatus comprising: an adjustable ring configured to be mounted to an electrical box, wherein the adjustable ring comprises an open front face that provides access to the interior of the electrical box; an electrical wiring module within the interior of the electrical box, the electrical wiring module comprising one or more conductors that couple the electrical wiring module to one or more power cables, the electrical wiring module further comprising one or more connectors disposed thereon that are configured to electrically couple to a functional module; an adjustment device configured to vary the depth of at least a portion of the adjustable ring with respect to the electrical box, such that the functional module will be in alignment with the wall surface when the functional module is installed in the electric box and is connected to the electrical wiring module; and a protective cover configured to substantially cover the open front face of the adjustable ring, wherein the protective cover comprises at least two apertures aligned with the adjustment device, the apertures being configured to permit access to the adjustment device without removal of the protective cover.