Patent ID: 8091721
Filing Date: 2012-01-10
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
1. An electrical box hanger assembly reconfigurable from a compact configuration to an expanded configuration comprising: a tubular one-piece elongated bar including a channel therein and two ends; a center bracket including a tubular bottom portion with a central channel therein, two wings extending from said tubular bottom portion, said wings including axially aligned apertures therein and a gap between said wings; an electrical box secured to said tubular bottom portion of said center bracket, said electrical box including sidewalls and lugs secured to said sidewalls; said elongated bar disposed within said central channel of said center bracket; an end piece pivotally attached at each end of said elongated bar, said end piece including an end plate and a top plate with a notch therein; threaded bores in said lugs, said threaded bores for receipt of mounting fasteners for securing an electrical device to said electrical box; said compact configuration of said hanger assembly including said end plates of said end pieces substantially parallel with said elongated bar; and said expanded configuration of said hanger assembly including said end plates of said end pieces substantially perpendicular with said elongated bar.