WO2003028181A1 - Adapter for mounting a faceplate of a first style on to an electrical outlet cavity of a second style - Google Patents

Adapter for mounting a faceplate of a first style on to an electrical outlet cavity of a second style Download PDF

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WO2003028181A1
WO2003028181A1 PCT/IL2001/000896 IL0100896W WO03028181A1 WO 2003028181 A1 WO2003028181 A1 WO 2003028181A1 IL 0100896 W IL0100896 W IL 0100896W WO 03028181 A1 WO03028181 A1 WO 03028181A1
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Yehuda Binder
Ami Hazani
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Serconet Ltd.
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Priority to EP01974649A priority patent/EP1430581B1/en
Priority to US10/451,544 priority patent/US6927340B1/en
Priority to IL16094001A priority patent/IL160940A0/en
Priority to CA2461431A priority patent/CA2461431C/en
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Priority to DE60136756T priority patent/DE60136756D1/en
Priority to AT04029215T priority patent/ATE415728T1/en
Priority to DE60108533T priority patent/DE60108533T2/en
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Priority to US11/006,582 priority patent/US7109418B2/en
Priority to US11/453,831 priority patent/US7196266B2/en
Priority to US11/716,683 priority patent/US7342174B2/en
Priority to US11/955,024 priority patent/US7579548B2/en
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
    • H02G3/00—Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
    • H02G3/02—Details
    • H02G3/08—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes
    • H02G3/12—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes for flush mounting
    • H02G3/123—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes for flush mounting in thin walls
    • H02G3/126—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes for flush mounting in thin walls with supporting means for mounting on a single wall stud
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
    • H02G3/00—Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
    • H02G3/02—Details
    • H02G3/08—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes
    • H02G3/14—Fastening of cover or lid to box

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  • Adapter for mounting a faceplate of a first style on to an electrical outlet cavity of a second style
  • the present invention relates to a mechanical mounting adapter for electrical fixtures and the like, and, more particularly, to a wall mounting adapter for outlets and similar fixtures.
  • Wall outlets for electrical apparatus and the like are in widespread use, allowing convenient connection of devices such as electrical appliances, telephones, cable television receivers, and computers to electrical power mains and communication networks.
  • similar fixtures are often attached to walls, floors, and ceilings, and are connected in like manner to electrical power and communications networks.
  • the term "wall” herein denotes any fixed surface to which socket outlets are commonly connected and includes, without limitation, walls of a building or similar structure regardless of orientation (including, but not limited to vertical walls, as well as floors and ceilings), as well as surfaces of other structures to which socket outlets may be fixed, such as cupboards and desk tops particularly when fixedly mounted in a room.
  • outlet herein denotes a non-limiting instance of a fixture for attachment to a wall or other fixed structure, enabling access to in-wall wiring, commonly via faceplate panel connector.
  • Other fixture types include, but are not limited to, wall-mounted electrical lighting and appliances, controls, switches, sensors, data devices, telephony equipment, and intercommunication devices.
  • Outlets commonly uses in- wall dedicated cavity, but some types are surface-mount, fully installed over the wall surface. Outlets commonly comprise two distinct parts:
  • (a) Faceplate (a) Faceplate.
  • the outer part of the outlet commonly formed of plastic and comprising a front panel accommodating a standard connector for connecting to the in-wall wiring.
  • the front panel of the faceplate is usually decorative, being the only exposed outlet part after the installation.
  • This fixture is mechanically attached to the wall on the wall inner side, and is attached to the faceplate on the wall outer side thereby fixing the outlet to the wall.
  • the faceplate is attached to the wall-mounting fixture be means of two screws.
  • junction box style As illustrated in Figure 1.
  • the junction box style is common in North America and is used with a hollow wall construction in which a wall section 101 is held in place and supported by a support beam 103, wherein such support beams are placed at suitable intervals.
  • wall section 101 may be a relatively thin panel of gypsum or other material (approximately one-half inch thick), and the support beam 103 is usually of wood or metal.
  • a rectangular junction box 105 is securely fastened to the support beam 103, but may alternatively be affixed to any other suitable supporting structure.
  • the junction box 105 has an open face 107, which is exposed through a matching opening cut into the wall section 101.
  • the junction box 105 is made of metal or plastic, although other suitable materials may be employed.
  • Mounting tabs 109-a and 109-b are provided on opposing sides of the face 107 and accommodate threaded mounting holes 111-a and 111-b allowing the attachment of various electrical fixtures to the junction box 105. It is to be noted that the nominal center distance between the mounting holes 111-a and 111-b is substantially three and one-quarter (3%) inches.
  • Media 113 enters the junction box 105, optionally via a conduit (not shown), which connects to the junction box 105 in one of several optional apertures (not shown) in the closed faces.
  • Media 113 can carry electrical power, telephony signals, or other signals for sensing, data, or control. Any number of media 113 can be used, and can include different combinations and configurations of electrical conductors, such as wires or coaxial cable; or non-conducting media, such as optical fiber.
  • Figure 2 illustrates how a faceplate 201 (or similar fixture) is mounted according to the junction box system (wall section 101 in Figure 1 is omitted for clarity). Screws 203-a and 203-b affix faceplate 201 to junction box 105 through the mounting holes 111-a and 111-b, respectively. Because junction box 105 is secured to the support beam 103 (or other suitable supporting structure), the faceplate 201 is thereby securely fastened in place. Faceplate 201 comprises two telephony connectors (such as RJ-11), connected to in- wall telephone wiring, hence being part of telephone outlet. As can be seen in Figure 2, the faceplate 201 is designed to be coupled to the wall mounting fixture 105, by means of mechanical size and rectangular shape, intended to cover all fixture 105 cavity, and holes matched for screws 203 to fit threads 111.
  • the faceplate 201 is designed to be coupled to the wall mounting fixture 105, by means of mechanical size and rectangular shape, intended to cover all fixture 105 cavity, and holes matched for screws 203 to fit threads
  • the second commonly used wall mounting method is the "cylindrical cavity and sleeve" style as illustrated in Figure 3.
  • the cylindrical cavity and sleeve style is common in Europe and the Middle East and is used with a construction in which a wall section 301 is made of solid, or substantially solid masonry or similar rigid material which is self-supporting and requires no additional structural elements for stability.
  • a cylindrical cavity 303 is formed in the wall section 301, and an optional sleeve 305 is inserted therein from the outside.
  • the sleeve 305 is commonly of plastic or other semi-flexible material, and typically is in the shape of a cup with a lip and closed back.
  • the sleeve 305 may also have mounting screws (not shown) for affixing to the wall section 301.
  • Figure 4 shows a prior art wall mounting fixture device 401 for the cylindrical cavity and sleeve style of wall mounting.
  • Clamp 403-a and 403-b is positioned to grip the inside of the sleeve 305 ( Figure 3), or alternatively the inside of the cavity 303 if no sleeve 305 is present.
  • Cavities are typically cylindrical with an inside diameter of approximately 5.5 centimeters, but other cavity shapes and sizes are in general also possible.
  • Clamp 403-a can be expanded outward to engage a grip on the inside of sleeve 305 (and subsequently increase the grip strength) by tightening a screw 405, and clamp 403-b can likewise be expanded outward for this purpose by a similar screw (not shown).
  • the faceplate (not shown) may be fastened to attachment device 401 by means of screws driven into mounting holes 407-a and 407-b. It is to be noted that the nominal center distance between mounting holes 407-a and 407-b is six (6.0) centimeters, which is approximately
  • the faceplate is also well suited to the wall mounting fixture, being of square shape, and having screw holes suitable for affixing the faceplate into the wall mounting fixture. It is further noted that:
  • the prior art wall mounting fixture device as illustrated in Figure 4 and described herein is capable of mounting substantially all commonly-used fixtures and outlets intended for cylindrical cavity and sleeve wall mounting; • all variations in the design and configuration of such prior art wall mounting fixture devices are minor, so that all such prior art wall mounting fixture devices are substantially identical in appearance, use, and function; • wall mounting fixtures and faceplates designed for the junction box style of wall mounting are incompatible with, and cannot be mounted in, cylindrical cavity and sleeve construction using the available prior fixture attachment devices (as illustrated in Figure 4 and as described herein); and
  • Non-limiting examples of such specialized fixtures and outlets include outlets for data networking, multi-media, sensors, control units, and the like. Such fixtures and outlets may not be readily available for both wall mounting styles.
  • such specialized wall mounting fixtures and faceplates tend to be available for the wall mounting style that is prevalent in the region where their most important market is located.
  • most such specialized wall mounting fixtures and faceplates tend to be available primarily for the junction box style of wall mounting, as illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2.
  • such specialized wall mounting fixtures and faceplates are not available for the cylindrical cavity and sleeve style.
  • the present invention provides an adapter that permits mounting a fixture or outlet designed for the junction box style of wall mounting to be installed in a cylindrical or other shaped cavity, with or without a sleeve.
  • the adapter according to the present invention readily installs into a wall cavity with or without a sleeve, and accepts the attachment of a fixture or outlet designed for the junction box style of wall mounting.
  • an adapter for mounting a faceplate of a first style on to an outlet cavity of a second style, the adapter comprising: a plate having an opening for passing therethrough media for connecting to at least one connector mounted in said faceplate, at least one fastener fixed to the plate for fixedly attaching the adapter to the outlet cavity; and at least one mounting point for attaching the faceplate thereto.
  • a pair of spaced apart mounting points are provided in the plate separated by a distance of substantially 3% inches, conforming to the mutual separation between corresponding mounting holes of commercially available junction box faceplates.
  • Figure 1 illustrates the prior art junction box style of wall mounting fixture.
  • Figure 2 illustrates the prior art installation of a faceplate onto a junction box style wall mounting fixture.
  • Figure 3 illustrates the prior art cylindrical cavity and sleeve style of wall mounting cavity.
  • Figure 4 illustrates a prior art wall mounting fixture device for the cylindrical cavity and sleeve style.
  • Figure 5 illustrates an adapter according to the present invention for installing a faceplate designed for the junction box style to a wall mounting fixture in a cylindrical cavity.
  • Figure 6 illustrates the installation of a outlet faceplate onto an adapter according to the present invention into a cylindrical cavity sleeve.
  • Figure 7 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention having boxed sides and mounting posts.
  • Figure 5 illustrates an adapter 501 having a rectangular plate 503 with an opening 505 for passing media 113 ( Figure 3) therethrough and having expandable clamps 403-a and 403-b for gripping to the interior surface of a wall cavity or sleeve.
  • a screw 405 expands clamp 403-a, and a similar screw (not shown) expands clamp 403-b.
  • Mounting points 507-a and 507-b permit attachment of a faceplate designed for the junction box style of wall mounting. Accordingly, the nominal center distance between mounting points 507-a and 507-b is substantially three and one-quarter (3 J ⁇ ) inches.
  • Non-limiting examples of mounting points 507-a and 507-b include holes and posts, which may be threaded as well as friction or snap-fit.
  • Figure 6 illustrates the mounting of an faceplate 601 designed for junction box style mounting on to adapter 501, which inserts into sleeve 305 and attaches therein with clamps 403-a and 403-b when the respective screws 405 are tightened (for clarity, wall section 301 is not shown). Having thus been securely fastened, the adapter 501 is then ready for the mounting of faceplate 601 against the rectangular plate 503.
  • Faceplate 601 has mounting holes 603-a and 603-b, into which screws 605-a and 605-b, respectively, are passed and affixed into mounting points 507-a and 507-b, respectively, which may for example be threaded screw holes.
  • media 113 Prior to mounting, media 113 is passed through opening 505 for connection to an appropriate device (not shown) fixed within the faceplate 601.
  • a customized faceplate designed for junction box mounting can be flush mounted neatly and easily on a wall featuring the cavity and sleeve style of wall mounting.
  • Faceplate 601 as illustrated in Figure 6 has a raised body intended for surface mounting on a wall such that the plate 503 mounts flush against the wall.
  • An alternative embodiment of the present invention is for mounting faceplates and other fixtures intended for mounting inside a junction box.
  • Figure 7 illustrates such an adapter wherein the plate 503 shown in Figure 6 serves as a back plate supporting around a perimeter thereof a generally boxlike construction comprising outer sides 703 forming a junction box, and accommodating therein mounting points 705-a and 705-b in the form of raised posts.
  • the raised posts have a threaded bore for threadably attaching the faceplate 601 thereto.
  • the outer sides 703 are positioned so that when mounted, the adapter gives an appearance of a junction box flush to the wall. Outer sides 703 can be made with a variety of heights, so that a shallow and more attractive junction box is possible.
  • FIG. 6 a pair of spaced apart clamps is shown in Figures 6 and 7 for fixing the adapter to the outlet cavity or sleeve
  • an aperture may be formed in the plate 503 at a location that falls within the circumferences of the cavity 303 or the sleeve 305, thus allowing the plate to be screwed to the wall 101 through the cavity 303 or the sleeve 305.
  • the clamps are interconnected by an armature shown as 707 and having a central aperture 709, thus again allowing the plate to be screwed to the wall 101 through the cavity 303 or the sleeve 305 and obviating the need for the clamps.
  • the faceplate 601 shown in Figure 6 includes a pair of apertures 606-a and 606-b each for accommodating a respective connector.
  • Such connector can include a telephone connector, a power / electricity comiector or a CATN connector.
  • the apertures may, if desired, by of different contours so as to allow different types of connector to be mounted therein.
  • a telephone connector and a computer data connector can be accommodated in the same connector and connected to appropriate media, the faceplate 601 being fixed to the cavity 303 or to the sleeve 305 via the adapter 501 or 701.
  • the invention also contemplates a method for installing a faceplate of a first style into an electrical outlet cavity of a second style, the method comprising:
  • the invention contemplates an electrical outlet comprising a faceplate of a first style mounted on to an outlet cavity of a second style via an adapter according to the invention.

Abstract

An adapter for mounting electrical outlet faceplates designed for mounting on rectangular junction boxes in hollow walls onto solid walls with cylindrical cavities and sleeves. Junction box mounting is popular in North America, whereas cavity mounting is popular in Europe and the Middle East. Such an adapter provides universal mounting for specialized faceplates which are designed and intended for junction box mounting. The adapter features clamps for gripping the inner surface of a wall cavity or sleeve and a rectangular plate for mounting an faceplate designed for junction box mounting. The rectangular plate has mounting points with a nominal center-to-center distance of 3¼ inches, corresponding to the requirements of junction box mounting.

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Adapter for mounting a faceplate of a first style on to an electrical outlet cavity of a second style
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a mechanical mounting adapter for electrical fixtures and the like, and, more particularly, to a wall mounting adapter for outlets and similar fixtures.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Wall outlets for electrical apparatus and the like are in widespread use, allowing convenient connection of devices such as electrical appliances, telephones, cable television receivers, and computers to electrical power mains and communication networks. In addition, similar fixtures are often attached to walls, floors, and ceilings, and are connected in like manner to electrical power and communications networks. The term "wall" herein denotes any fixed surface to which socket outlets are commonly connected and includes, without limitation, walls of a building or similar structure regardless of orientation (including, but not limited to vertical walls, as well as floors and ceilings), as well as surfaces of other structures to which socket outlets may be fixed, such as cupboards and desk tops particularly when fixedly mounted in a room. Likewise, the term "outlet" herein denotes a non-limiting instance of a fixture for attachment to a wall or other fixed structure, enabling access to in-wall wiring, commonly via faceplate panel connector. Other fixture types include, but are not limited to, wall-mounted electrical lighting and appliances, controls, switches, sensors, data devices, telephony equipment, and intercommunication devices. Outlets commonly uses in- wall dedicated cavity, but some types are surface-mount, fully installed over the wall surface. Outlets commonly comprise two distinct parts:
(a) Faceplate. The outer part of the outlet, commonly formed of plastic and comprising a front panel accommodating a standard connector for connecting to the in-wall wiring. The front panel of the faceplate is usually decorative, being the only exposed outlet part after the installation.
(b) Wall mounting fixture. This fixture is mechanically attached to the wall on the wall inner side, and is attached to the faceplate on the wall outer side thereby fixing the outlet to the wall. Commonly, the faceplate is attached to the wall-mounting fixture be means of two screws.
There are two principal outlet types that are in common use, depending on the style of wall construction and the opportunities consequently available for mechanically attaching fixtures to a wall and providing electrical or signal connections thereto. One such wall mounting fixture system is the "junction box" style as illustrated in Figure 1. The junction box style is common in North America and is used with a hollow wall construction in which a wall section 101 is held in place and supported by a support beam 103, wherein such support beams are placed at suitable intervals. Typically, wall section 101 may be a relatively thin panel of gypsum or other material (approximately one-half inch thick), and the support beam 103 is usually of wood or metal. A rectangular junction box 105 is securely fastened to the support beam 103, but may alternatively be affixed to any other suitable supporting structure. The junction box 105 has an open face 107, which is exposed through a matching opening cut into the wall section 101. Commonly, the junction box 105 is made of metal or plastic, although other suitable materials may be employed. Mounting tabs 109-a and 109-b are provided on opposing sides of the face 107 and accommodate threaded mounting holes 111-a and 111-b allowing the attachment of various electrical fixtures to the junction box 105. It is to be noted that the nominal center distance between the mounting holes 111-a and 111-b is substantially three and one-quarter (3%) inches. Media 113 enters the junction box 105, optionally via a conduit (not shown), which connects to the junction box 105 in one of several optional apertures (not shown) in the closed faces. Media 113 can carry electrical power, telephony signals, or other signals for sensing, data, or control. Any number of media 113 can be used, and can include different combinations and configurations of electrical conductors, such as wires or coaxial cable; or non-conducting media, such as optical fiber.
Figure 2 illustrates how a faceplate 201 (or similar fixture) is mounted according to the junction box system (wall section 101 in Figure 1 is omitted for clarity). Screws 203-a and 203-b affix faceplate 201 to junction box 105 through the mounting holes 111-a and 111-b, respectively. Because junction box 105 is secured to the support beam 103 (or other suitable supporting structure), the faceplate 201 is thereby securely fastened in place. Faceplate 201 comprises two telephony connectors (such as RJ-11), connected to in- wall telephone wiring, hence being part of telephone outlet. As can be seen in Figure 2, the faceplate 201 is designed to be coupled to the wall mounting fixture 105, by means of mechanical size and rectangular shape, intended to cover all fixture 105 cavity, and holes matched for screws 203 to fit threads 111.
The second commonly used wall mounting method is the "cylindrical cavity and sleeve" style as illustrated in Figure 3. The cylindrical cavity and sleeve style is common in Europe and the Middle East and is used with a construction in which a wall section 301 is made of solid, or substantially solid masonry or similar rigid material which is self-supporting and requires no additional structural elements for stability. A cylindrical cavity 303 is formed in the wall section 301, and an optional sleeve 305 is inserted therein from the outside. The sleeve 305 is commonly of plastic or other semi-flexible material, and typically is in the shape of a cup with a lip and closed back. The sleeve 305 may also have mounting screws (not shown) for affixing to the wall section 301. Figure 4 shows a prior art wall mounting fixture device 401 for the cylindrical cavity and sleeve style of wall mounting. A pair of expandable clamps
403-a and 403-b is positioned to grip the inside of the sleeve 305 (Figure 3), or alternatively the inside of the cavity 303 if no sleeve 305 is present. Cavities are typically cylindrical with an inside diameter of approximately 5.5 centimeters, but other cavity shapes and sizes are in general also possible. Clamp 403-a can be expanded outward to engage a grip on the inside of sleeve 305 (and subsequently increase the grip strength) by tightening a screw 405, and clamp 403-b can likewise be expanded outward for this purpose by a similar screw (not shown). It is also possible to use a single expandable clamp in conjunction with a fixed clamp or similar projection that is capable of gripping the inner surface of sleeve 305 or the inside of cavity 303 if no sleeve 305 is present. Once the wall mounting fixture device 401 has been secured inside the cavity 303, the faceplate (not shown) may be fastened to attachment device 401 by means of screws driven into mounting holes 407-a and 407-b. It is to be noted that the nominal center distance between mounting holes 407-a and 407-b is six (6.0) centimeters, which is approximately
2.36 inches. The faceplate is also well suited to the wall mounting fixture, being of square shape, and having screw holes suitable for affixing the faceplate into the wall mounting fixture. It is further noted that:
• the prior art wall mounting fixture device as illustrated in Figure 4 and described herein is capable of mounting substantially all commonly-used fixtures and outlets intended for cylindrical cavity and sleeve wall mounting; • all variations in the design and configuration of such prior art wall mounting fixture devices are minor, so that all such prior art wall mounting fixture devices are substantially identical in appearance, use, and function; • wall mounting fixtures and faceplates designed for the junction box style of wall mounting are incompatible with, and cannot be mounted in, cylindrical cavity and sleeve construction using the available prior fixture attachment devices (as illustrated in Figure 4 and as described herein); and
• no means of readily mounting fixtures and outlets designed for the junction box style of wall mounting is currently available for cylindrical cavity and sleeve construction.
All common fixture and outlet types (such as electrical power outlets, telephone jacks, and lighting fixtures) are widely available for both of the above wall mounting styles. Thus, regardless of which style of wall mounting is employed within a building, it is easy to obtain these common fixtures and outlet types for that wall mounting style.
Many specialized fixtures and outlets, however, are now becoming available for specific purposes. Non-limiting examples of such specialized fixtures and outlets include outlets for data networking, multi-media, sensors, control units, and the like. Such fixtures and outlets may not be readily available for both wall mounting styles. In general, such specialized wall mounting fixtures and faceplates tend to be available for the wall mounting style that is prevalent in the region where their most important market is located. In particular, because of the size and importance of the North American market, most such specialized wall mounting fixtures and faceplates tend to be available primarily for the junction box style of wall mounting, as illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2. In many cases, such specialized wall mounting fixtures and faceplates are not available for the cylindrical cavity and sleeve style. Where this is the case, specialized wall mounting fixtures and faceplates cannot easily be installed in buildings whose construction utilizes the cylindrical cavity and sleeve style of wall mounting without expensive and unsightly external retrofitting of junction boxes 105 within the smaller cavities 303 provided for the sleeves 305, and therefore the utility provided by such specialized wall mounting fixtures and faceplates is difficult and expensive to provide for those buildings.
There is thus a widely recognized need for, and it would be highly advantageous to have, an adapter which provides easy installation of faceplates designed for the junction box style of wall mounting in buildings whose construction utilizes the cylindrical cavity and sleeve style of wall mounting. More generally, there is a need for an adapter allowing a faceplate of one style to be installed in a cavity suitable for another distinct style. This goal is met by the present invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides an adapter that permits mounting a fixture or outlet designed for the junction box style of wall mounting to be installed in a cylindrical or other shaped cavity, with or without a sleeve.
The adapter according to the present invention readily installs into a wall cavity with or without a sleeve, and accepts the attachment of a fixture or outlet designed for the junction box style of wall mounting.
Therefore, according to the present invention there is provided an adapter for mounting a faceplate of a first style on to an outlet cavity of a second style, the adapter comprising: a plate having an opening for passing therethrough media for connecting to at least one connector mounted in said faceplate, at least one fastener fixed to the plate for fixedly attaching the adapter to the outlet cavity; and at least one mounting point for attaching the faceplate thereto. Preferably, a pair of spaced apart mounting points are provided in the plate separated by a distance of substantially 3% inches, conforming to the mutual separation between corresponding mounting holes of commercially available junction box faceplates. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In order to understand the invention and to see how it may be carried out in practice, a preferred embodiment will now be described, by way of non-limiting example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 illustrates the prior art junction box style of wall mounting fixture.
Figure 2 illustrates the prior art installation of a faceplate onto a junction box style wall mounting fixture.
Figure 3 illustrates the prior art cylindrical cavity and sleeve style of wall mounting cavity. Figure 4 illustrates a prior art wall mounting fixture device for the cylindrical cavity and sleeve style.
Figure 5 illustrates an adapter according to the present invention for installing a faceplate designed for the junction box style to a wall mounting fixture in a cylindrical cavity. Figure 6 illustrates the installation of a outlet faceplate onto an adapter according to the present invention into a cylindrical cavity sleeve.
Figure 7 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention having boxed sides and mounting posts.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The principles and operation of an adapter according to the present invention may be understood with reference to the drawings and the accompanying description, wherein components that are common to different embodiments are referenced by identical reference numerals.
Figure 5 illustrates an adapter 501 having a rectangular plate 503 with an opening 505 for passing media 113 (Figure 3) therethrough and having expandable clamps 403-a and 403-b for gripping to the interior surface of a wall cavity or sleeve. A screw 405 expands clamp 403-a, and a similar screw (not shown) expands clamp 403-b. Mounting points 507-a and 507-b permit attachment of a faceplate designed for the junction box style of wall mounting. Accordingly, the nominal center distance between mounting points 507-a and 507-b is substantially three and one-quarter (3JΛ) inches. Non-limiting examples of mounting points 507-a and 507-b include holes and posts, which may be threaded as well as friction or snap-fit.
Figure 6 illustrates the mounting of an faceplate 601 designed for junction box style mounting on to adapter 501, which inserts into sleeve 305 and attaches therein with clamps 403-a and 403-b when the respective screws 405 are tightened (for clarity, wall section 301 is not shown). Having thus been securely fastened, the adapter 501 is then ready for the mounting of faceplate 601 against the rectangular plate 503. Faceplate 601 has mounting holes 603-a and 603-b, into which screws 605-a and 605-b, respectively, are passed and affixed into mounting points 507-a and 507-b, respectively, which may for example be threaded screw holes. Prior to mounting, media 113 is passed through opening 505 for connection to an appropriate device (not shown) fixed within the faceplate 601.
In the manner illustrated in Figure 6 and described above, a customized faceplate designed for junction box mounting can be flush mounted neatly and easily on a wall featuring the cavity and sleeve style of wall mounting.
Faceplate 601 as illustrated in Figure 6 has a raised body intended for surface mounting on a wall such that the plate 503 mounts flush against the wall. An alternative embodiment of the present invention, however, is for mounting faceplates and other fixtures intended for mounting inside a junction box. Figure 7 illustrates such an adapter wherein the plate 503 shown in Figure 6 serves as a back plate supporting around a perimeter thereof a generally boxlike construction comprising outer sides 703 forming a junction box, and accommodating therein mounting points 705-a and 705-b in the form of raised posts. The raised posts have a threaded bore for threadably attaching the faceplate 601 thereto. The outer sides 703 are positioned so that when mounted, the adapter gives an appearance of a junction box flush to the wall. Outer sides 703 can be made with a variety of heights, so that a shallow and more attractive junction box is possible.
While the invention has been so far described with respect to a rectangular, junction-box style faceplate mounted into circular wall cavity, it will be appreciated that the invention can be equally applied to any case wherein a faceplate of one style is required to be mounted on to an outlet cavity conforming to a different style.
Likewise, while the invention has been described with respect to a limited number of embodiments, it will be appreciated that many variations, modifications, and other applications of the invention may be made. All such embodiments are contemplated as fall within the scope of the appended claims.
Thus, for example, although a pair of spaced apart clamps is shown in Figures 6 and 7 for fixing the adapter to the outlet cavity or sleeve, it will be appreciated that other means of attachment are possible. For example, an aperture may be formed in the plate 503 at a location that falls within the circumferences of the cavity 303 or the sleeve 305, thus allowing the plate to be screwed to the wall 101 through the cavity 303 or the sleeve 305. Likewise, in Figure 7, the clamps are interconnected by an armature shown as 707 and having a central aperture 709, thus again allowing the plate to be screwed to the wall 101 through the cavity 303 or the sleeve 305 and obviating the need for the clamps.
The faceplate 601 shown in Figure 6 includes a pair of apertures 606-a and 606-b each for accommodating a respective connector. Such connector can include a telephone connector, a power / electricity comiector or a CATN connector. In the case that the faceplate 601 accommodates multiple apertures (which is not mandatory), the apertures may, if desired, by of different contours so as to allow different types of connector to be mounted therein. By such means, for example, a telephone connector and a computer data connector can be accommodated in the same connector and connected to appropriate media, the faceplate 601 being fixed to the cavity 303 or to the sleeve 305 via the adapter 501 or 701. The invention also contemplates a method for installing a faceplate of a first style into an electrical outlet cavity of a second style, the method comprising:
(a) mounting to the outlet cavity an adapter according to the invention,
(b) connecting the media to at least one connector mounted in the faceplate of the adapter, and
(c) fixing the faceplate to the adapter via the at least one mounting point. Likewise, the invention contemplates an electrical outlet comprising a faceplate of a first style mounted on to an outlet cavity of a second style via an adapter according to the invention.

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CLAIMS:
1. An adapter (501, 701) for mounting a faceplate (601) of a first style on to an electrical outlet cavity (303) of a second style, the adapter comprising: a plate (503) having an opening (505) for passing therethrough media (113) for connecting to at least one connector mounted in said faceplate (601), at least one fastener (403-a, 403-b) fixed to the plate for fixedly attaching the adapter to the outlet cavity; and at least one mounting point (507-a, 507-b) for attaching the faceplate thereto.
2. The adapter according to Claim 1, wherein the at least one fastener comprises a pair of spaced apart clamps (403-a, 403-b) for engaging an inner surface of the outlet cavity.
3. The adapter according to Claim 1, wherein the at least one fastener comprises a pair of spaced apart clamps (403-a, 403-b) for engaging an inner surface of a sleeve (305) fixed in the outlet cavity.
4. The adapter according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, wherein the plate (503) is of rectangular shape and the outlet cavity is of circular shape.
5. The adapter according to Claim 4, comprising a pair of spaced apart mounting points (507-a, 507-b) for attaching the faceplate (601, 701) to the plate
(503).
6. The adapter according to Claim 5, wherein the pair of mounting points are mutually separated by a distance of 3% inches.
7. The adapter of any one of Claims 1 to 6, wherein the at least one mounting point is included in a group containing holes, posts, threaded holes, threaded posts, friction-fit posts and snap-fit posts.
8. The adapter of any one of Claims 1 to 7, wherein the plate (503) serves as a back plate supporting around a perimeter thereof a generally boxlike construction comprising outer sides (703) forming a junction box.
9. The adapter according to Claim 8, wherein the at least one mounting point comprises a pair of raised posts (705-a, 705-b).
10. An electrical outlet comprising a faceplate (601) of a first style mounted on to an outlet cavity (303) of a second style via an adapter according to any one of Claims 1 to 9.
11. The electrical outlet according to Claim 10, wherein the at least one connector includes a telephone connector.
12. The electrical outlet according to Claim 10 or 11, wherein the at least one connector includes a power / electricity connector.
13. The electrical outlet according to any one of Claims 10 to 12, wherein the at least one connector includes a CATN connector.
14. The electrical outlet according to any one of Claims 10 to 13, wherein the at least one connector includes a computer data connector.
15. A method for installing a faceplate of a first style into an electrical outlet cavity of a second style, the method comprising:
(a) mounting to the outlet cavity an adapter (510, 701) according to any one of Claims 1 to 9,
(b) connecting the media (113) to at least one connector mounted in the faceplate (601) of the adapter, and (c) fixing the faceplate to the adapter via the at least one mounting point
(507-a, 507-b).
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