Electrical box assembly with siding block and while-in-use collapsible cover

摘要

An electrical box assembly including an electrical box with an integral siding block and a collapsible cover assembly. The collapsible cover assembly includes a frame member and a while-in-use cover plate. The cover assembly includes cord openings that enable closing of the cover plate while electrical cords are connected to electrical outlets within the electrical box. When desired, the cover assembly may be collapsed upon the electrical box to lower the profile of the electrical box assembly in order to limit the distance the assembly extends from the wall.

主权项

1. An electrical box assembly comprising:
an electrical box including outer sidewalls and inner sidewalls; an integral siding block extending from said inner sidewalls of said electrical box, said inner sidewalls including a base flange and a second flange, said siding block extending between said base flange and said second flange; a collapsible cover assembly, said collapsible cover assembly including a frame member and a cover plate hinged to said frame member; said frame member of said collapsible cover assembly slideable with respect to said outer sidewalls of said electrical box; and said integral siding block preventing rain or water from penetrating into the electrical box.