RECESSED WATERPROOF ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BOX COVER
United States Patent 3652781
A wall recessed outdoor electrical connection box cover which is protected against rain and snow. The recessed face of the cover containing the electrical socket is angled down at a substantial angle and is recessed in the wall to protect the face from rain and snow. Snap type caps are mounted over the electrical socket or sockets.
US Patent References:
Electrical receptacle
Boynton - September 1947 - 2427349
Weatherproof outlet box
Seif - April 1959 - 2881240
HOODED WEATHERPROOF EXTENSION ADAPTER AND JUNCTION BOX CONSTRUCTION
Zerwes - April 1969 - 3439108
PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE FOR ELECTRICAL WIRING DEVICES
Carissimi - June 1969 - 3449706
Electrical receptacle
Boynton - September 1947 - 2427349
Weatherproof outlet box
Seif - April 1959 - 2881240
HOODED WEATHERPROOF EXTENSION ADAPTER AND JUNCTION BOX CONSTRUCTION
Zerwes - April 1969 - 3439108
PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE FOR ELECTRICAL WIRING DEVICES
Carissimi - June 1969 - 3449706
Application Number:
05/131887
Publication Date:
03/28/1972
Filing Date:
04/07/1971
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Export Citation:
Primary Class:
Other Classes:
220/242, 439/954, D08/353
International Classes:
H01R13/447; H02G3/12; H01R13/44; H02G3/14
Field of Search:
174/53,66,67 220/24.2,24.3
Primary Examiner:
Myers, Lewis H.
Assistant Examiner:
Tone D. A.
Parent Case Data:
This application is a continuation-in-part of my prior copending application Ser. No. 887,276, filed Dec. 22, 1969, for Waterproof Electrical Connection Box Cover, now U.S. Pat. No. 3,594,693.
Claims:
I claim
1. A recessed outdoor cover for a wall mounted electrical connection box comprising,
2. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said face portion has at least one hinged spring loaded cap adapted to cover electrical sockets mounted in said hollow box.
3. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said face portion extends from said flat mounting base portion at an angle of substantially 45°.
4. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said electrical connection box comprises a flat mounting portion and a recessed hood portion formed of a single die casting.
1. A recessed outdoor cover for a wall mounted electrical connection box comprising,
2. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said face portion has at least one hinged spring loaded cap adapted to cover electrical sockets mounted in said hollow box.
3. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said face portion extends from said flat mounting base portion at an angle of substantially 45°.
4. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said electrical connection box comprises a flat mounting portion and a recessed hood portion formed of a single die casting.
Description:
This invention relates to outdoor electrical connection box covers having electrical plug sockets.
More, particularly, the invention comprises a recessed receptacle cover wherein the face which contains the open electrical sockets is recessed and angled down. The receptacle cover forms a wall recessed hood or shield extending over the socket face to protect the electrical connections from driving rain or snow.
Conventional electrical outlet box covers are generally mounted flush against a wall so that the electrical socket faces are vertical. These devices generally have snap type caps over the sockets. However, if the caps are not closed, or if there is a leak in them, or if an electrical plug is in the socket, then there is a possibility that a driving rain or snow will wet the electrical members causing corrosion and short circuits.
The present invention solves the problems by providing a unitary wall hooded box cover made from a single die casting. The face of the casting containing the socket, is angled down and the recessed shape provides a hood over the socket faces to protect the electrical sockets against the driving rain, snow, dirt and dust.
Accordingly, a principal object of the invention is to provide a new and improved outdoor recessed electrical receptacle.
Another object of the invention is to provide a new and improved outdoor electrical receptacle which is waterproof.
Another object of the invention is to provide a new and improved recessed outdoor cover for a wall mounted electrical connection box comprising, a flat mounting base portion, a central recess in said base portion forming a hollow recessed hood portion connected to said base portion, openings in said base portion disposed on either side of said recessed hood portion to receive means to connect said base portion to said box, the upper recessed face of said cover extending from the plane of said mounting base portion at a substantial angle, said upper recessed face being adapted to receive electrical sockets, whereby said face portions faces downwardly at a substantial angle when said base portion is vertical and said recessed hood portion protects said face portion from rain and snow.
These and other objects of the invention will be apparent from the following specification and drawings of which:
FIG. 1 is a sectional view of an embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 2 is a detail view of the recessed face of the cover.
Referring to the figures, the invention generally comprises a single die cast cover 1 having a flat base portion 2 which has mounting holes. The central portion of the cover forms a recessed hood 3.
The face 4 of the recessed portion is angled downwardly at an angle of, for instance 45°, when the cover is mounted on a vertical wall W. On the rear of the face portion is mounted one or more conventional electrical sockets, 6, 6' by means of the screw 7.
Conventional snap type caps 8 are pivotally mounted by means of mounting members 10, 11, 12. The caps 8 are not shown in FIG. 2 in order to show the front of the electrical sockets 6 and 6'.
The device is installed by inserting screws or other fasteners in the wall box 9. The cover is fastened to a conventional box set in a hole in the wall. The cover is preferably mounted with a gasket-G around its edges.
The recessed face 4 of the cover is angled down about 45° when the base of the box is mounted in a vertical plane as illustrated in FIG. 1. Note that the recessed hood extends over the hinge mounts 10, and prevents rain from dripping into the hinges or on top of the face 4, containing the electrical sockets. The recess angle of the cover is chosen to provide protection against a driving rain and still permits easy insertion of plugs into the sockets.
The face portion 4 has openings to permit insertion of the electrical sockets 6, 6'. The edges of the base portion 2 are preferably mounted on a gasket-G which extends around the edges to prohibit moisture from entering the cover.
The recessed cover may be made to receive one or more sockets.
More, particularly, the invention comprises a recessed receptacle cover wherein the face which contains the open electrical sockets is recessed and angled down. The receptacle cover forms a wall recessed hood or shield extending over the socket face to protect the electrical connections from driving rain or snow.
Conventional electrical outlet box covers are generally mounted flush against a wall so that the electrical socket faces are vertical. These devices generally have snap type caps over the sockets. However, if the caps are not closed, or if there is a leak in them, or if an electrical plug is in the socket, then there is a possibility that a driving rain or snow will wet the electrical members causing corrosion and short circuits.
The present invention solves the problems by providing a unitary wall hooded box cover made from a single die casting. The face of the casting containing the socket, is angled down and the recessed shape provides a hood over the socket faces to protect the electrical sockets against the driving rain, snow, dirt and dust.
Accordingly, a principal object of the invention is to provide a new and improved outdoor recessed electrical receptacle.
Another object of the invention is to provide a new and improved outdoor electrical receptacle which is waterproof.
Another object of the invention is to provide a new and improved recessed outdoor cover for a wall mounted electrical connection box comprising, a flat mounting base portion, a central recess in said base portion forming a hollow recessed hood portion connected to said base portion, openings in said base portion disposed on either side of said recessed hood portion to receive means to connect said base portion to said box, the upper recessed face of said cover extending from the plane of said mounting base portion at a substantial angle, said upper recessed face being adapted to receive electrical sockets, whereby said face portions faces downwardly at a substantial angle when said base portion is vertical and said recessed hood portion protects said face portion from rain and snow.
These and other objects of the invention will be apparent from the following specification and drawings of which:
FIG. 1 is a sectional view of an embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 2 is a detail view of the recessed face of the cover.
Referring to the figures, the invention generally comprises a single die cast cover 1 having a flat base portion 2 which has mounting holes. The central portion of the cover forms a recessed hood 3.
The face 4 of the recessed portion is angled downwardly at an angle of, for instance 45°, when the cover is mounted on a vertical wall W. On the rear of the face portion is mounted one or more conventional electrical sockets, 6, 6' by means of the screw 7.
Conventional snap type caps 8 are pivotally mounted by means of mounting members 10, 11, 12. The caps 8 are not shown in FIG. 2 in order to show the front of the electrical sockets 6 and 6'.
The device is installed by inserting screws or other fasteners in the wall box 9. The cover is fastened to a conventional box set in a hole in the wall. The cover is preferably mounted with a gasket-G around its edges.
The recessed face 4 of the cover is angled down about 45° when the base of the box is mounted in a vertical plane as illustrated in FIG. 1. Note that the recessed hood extends over the hinge mounts 10, and prevents rain from dripping into the hinges or on top of the face 4, containing the electrical sockets. The recess angle of the cover is chosen to provide protection against a driving rain and still permits easy insertion of plugs into the sockets.
The face portion 4 has openings to permit insertion of the electrical sockets 6, 6'. The edges of the base portion 2 are preferably mounted on a gasket-G which extends around the edges to prohibit moisture from entering the cover.
The recessed cover may be made to receive one or more sockets.