Patent ID: 7030318
Filing Date: 2006-04-18
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
1. An alignment plate for a wall box mountable wiring device comprising: a frame having a horizontal axis and a first vertical to define a center for a wiring device having a mounting strap with first and second openings each having inwardly projecting yieldable members to form openings for receiving alignment pins, the frame further having a front surface and a back surface, a centrally located openings for receiving at least one wiring device and clearance openings located along the first vertical axis for receiving mounting screws for coupling the wiring device to the wall box, and first and second alignment pins projecting outward from the front surface of the frame for insertion into said openings formed by the ends of the yieldable members, the diameter of each alignment pin being greater than the opening wherein said alignment pins, when inserted into said openings, engage and hold captive said mounting strap and withdrawal of said alignment pins from said openings is resisted by said inwardly projecting yieldable members.