Patent ID: 7576284
Filing Date: 2009-08-18
Classification: H02G,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A gangable electrical device for supporting an electrical component comprising: a pair of integrally formed frame-shaped brackets, each of said brackets having first and second opposed side walls joined by a pair of opposed end walls defining a bracket perimeter for enclosing said electrical component; each of said first and second side walls having cooperative attachment structure thereon, such that said pair of brackets can be joined together by attaching said first side wall of one of said brackets of said pair to said second side wall of the other said bracket of said pair; wherein said cooperative attachment structure includes a resilient hook on said first side wall of each of said brackets and a hook engaging recessed portion on said second side wall of each of said brackets, said hook of said first side wall of one of said brackets being engageable with said hook engaging recessed portion of said second side wall of the other of said brackets.