Patent ID: 7191994
Filing Date: 2007-03-20
Classification: F04D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An adjustable brace assembly to support an outlet box, comprising: a first brace member having a first base; a second brace member having a second base, said second brace member being adjustably received by said first brace member; a first mounting surface extending from said first base of said first brace member, said first mounting surface forming a first angle greater than 90 degrees with said first base; a second mounting surface extending from said second base of said second brace member, said second mounting surface forming a second angle greater than 90 degrees with said second base; a first fastener hole in said first mounting surface to receive a first fastener to secure said first brace member to a first support member; a second fastener hole in said second mounting surface to receive a second fastener to secure said second brace member to a second support member; a first flange extending perpendicularly outwardly from said first mounting surface and adapted to be received on a lower surface of the first support member; a second flange extending perpendicularly outwardly from said second mounting surface and adapted to be received on a lower surface of the second support member; and a tab extending outwardly from an outer surface of said second base of said second brace member, said tab contacting an inner surface of said first base of said first brace member to create an interference fit between said first and second brace members.