Patent ID: 9035177
Filing Date: 2015-05-19
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
1. A spacer for reconfiguring a recessed electrical box to mount electrical components at a shallower depth within the recessed electrical box, said spacer comprising: a frame member including two end members and two side members defining an opening therein, said frame member including a front face and a rear face; an arm extending inward from each of said end members; an aperture in each of said arms of said spacer; said end members including an outer wall, an inner wall, and a material saving opening between said outer wall and inner wall; an alignment tab extending from said arm at said rear face of said frame, said alignment tab enabling rapid alignment of said spacer with said recessed electrical box; and a through bore extending through each of said arms of said frame member, said through bore adapted for axial alignment with component mounting bores in said electrical box to enable insertion of fasteners for the connection of electrical components to said spacer and said electrical box.