Patent ID: 7547844
Filing Date: 2009-06-16
Classification: H02G,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An electrical box comprising: a first wall having a first surface and a second surface, and including a opening formed therethrough; a collar surrounding said opening and extending away from said first surface; a second wall spaced from said second surface of said first wall; a periphery wall joining said first and second walls and defining a volume therebetween, said volume extending laterally beyond said collar; a mounting tab extending from one of said first wall, said second wall, and said periphery wall for fastening said electrical box to a mounting surface; said mounting tab including a mounting disc disposed at a distal end of the mounting tab having a through hole for receiving a fastener; a fastener frictionally held in said through hole prior to attaching said electrical box to the mounting surface; and at least one inlet formed in said periphery wall for receiving a conductor therethrough including an opening and at least one angled barb extending over said opening to engage said conductor so as to resist pulling forces applied to said conductor.