MODULAR ELECTRICAL WIRING DEVICE SYSTEM

摘要

The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring system having a frame assembly that includes a frame opening at a central portion thereof. The frame opening provides access to the interior of the device wall box. At least one electrical wiring device is configured to snap into the frame opening such that the interior of the device wall box is completely enclosed by the frame assembly and the at least one electrical wiring device such that access to wiring disposed within the device wall box is substantially prevented. The at least one electrical wiring device includes at least one user-interface. An aesthetic overlay may be coupled to the frame assembly. The aesthetic overlay includes an overlay opening configured to accommodate the at least one user-interface such that the at least one user-interface is accessible to a user.

主权项

1. An electrical wiring system for use within a device wall box having at least one gang opening, the device box being configured to be installed within an opening formed in a wall structure, the system comprising:
a frame configured to be coupled to the device wall box, the frame including a frame perimeter portion configured to cover a portion of the wall structure when the frame is coupled to the device box, the frame perimeter portion having a frame opening substantially defined by an edge portion, the edge portion being configured to be inserted into an interior of the device box, the frame opening substantially defining a modular space characterized by a plurality of modular configurations; at least one modular device configured to be disposed within the frame opening to complete the system enclosure such that the interior of the device box is substantially inaccessible, the at least one modular device being selected from a group of modular devices including a plurality of modular electrical wiring devices, the plurality of modular electrical wiring devices being configured to be arranged within the modular space in conformance with the plurality of modular configurations; and an aesthetic overlay member configured to be removably coupled to the frame, the aesthetic overlay member including an overlay opening configured to provide access to at least a portion of the at least one modular device, the system enclosure remains completed such that the device wall box interior is substantially inaccessible when the aesthetic overlay is removed from the frame.