Patent ID: 7608780
Filing Date: 2009-10-27
Classification: H02G,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A back plate device for mounting a face plate in a network connection box, comprising: a generally rectangular frame having an open front face and four sides, a back plate which is recessed inwardly from the open front face, at least one of the sides comprising a first wall portion extending from the back plate to the open front; the back plate having a front face, a rear face, and a cable access opening, and the front face of the back plate which surrounds the cable access opening defining a ledge against which a face plate can be seated; and the frame having outer dimensions less than dimensions of a network connection box in which it is to be installed, whereby the back plate is spaced from a rear wall of the box when installed to define a concealed cable management area behind the back plate where cables are secured to the face plate through the cable access opening.