Patent ID: 6586672
Filing Date: 2003-07-01
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
An electrical insulating box assembly for mounting an electrical fixture, comprising:a base having an upper surface, a lower surface, an outer edge, and a first plurality of openings extending through said base; a first wall extending downwardly from said base outer edge and adapted to fit within an aperture in a surface; a flange extending radially outwardly from said first wall; a second wall extending upwardly from said upper surface of said base; a plurality of first terminals extending through said base and positioned within said second wall, each of said first terminals having a first end for receiving electrical conductors from branch circuit wiring and a second end for receiving electrical conductors from the electrical fixture, said first ends of said first terminals being insulation displacement connection terminals; a cover attached to said second wall forming an enclosure to house said plurality of first terminals; clips coupled to said insulating box assembly opposite said flange for mounting said insulating box assembly by gripping the surface between said clips and said flange; and a tool for connecting the electrical conductors with said insulation displacement connection terminals, said tool including a lower jaw having at least one first tine; and an upper jaw having at least one projection for inserting said conductors into said terminals.