Patent ID: 6608252
Filing Date: 2003-08-19
Classification: H02G,Y10S

Abstract:
A protective ring apparatus for an electrical junction box, comprising:a back plate which includes peripheral fastener reception slots and which includes a back plate central access channel, a riser wall projecting outward from said back plate, wherein said riser wall is located peripheral to said back plate central access channel, a front frame connected to a top portion of said riser wall, wherein said front frame defines a front frame access channel which is in partial registration with said back plate central access channel, at least one link connected to a side of said front frame, wherein said at least one link is located along an axis extending transversely with respect to said front frame access channel, and a removable protector plate connected to said at least one link, wherein said removable protector plate normally is located in said front frame access channel and covers said back plate central access channel, and wherein said removable protector plate being removable from said front frame access channel by twisting said protector plate and said at least one link about said axis.