Patent ID: 6540554
Filing Date: 2003-04-01
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A receptacle unit adapted to be removably mounted to a supporting structure, said receptacle unit comprising:a housing having a first housing section and a second housing section, said first and second housing sections being integrally connected to each other; said housing defining a recessed portion between said first and second housing sections; retaining means operatively associated with said housing for retaining said housing mounted to said supporting structure; and said retaining means comprising at least one opening defined in said second housing section, and a retaining element adapted to be received in said opening such that a forward end of said retaining element extends above an upper surface of said second housing section and into said recessed portion defined between said first and second housing sections when said housing is removably mounted to said supporting structure; wherein said second housing section is a lower section, said lower section including a bracket and a slat received within said bracket, said slat defining at least one opening therein in alignment with said at least one opening defined in said second housing section.