Weatherproof Outdoor Electrical Box

摘要

The present invention is directed to a weatherproof electrical box for protecting an electrical connection from the elements. The electrical box includes a housing comprising four side walls and a base forming an interior space, a pivotal cover that latches onto the housing, a circumferential flange extending outwardly from the upper end of the housing, and an outer flange. The outer flange can be releasably attached to corrugations on the housing.

主权项

1. An electrical box for recessing an electrical device within a wall comprising:
a housing including four side walls forming an interior space, each side wall including an upper edge and a circumferential flange extending outwardly from each housing wall, the interior space including recessed pegs for securing an electrical receptacle in position, the housing further including a pivotal cover plate for protecting the electrical receptacle from exposure to the environment, and cutouts disposed within the upper edge of at least one of the side walls to facilitate the passage of an electrical extension cord, the cutouts configured to receive removable plugs to prevent intrusion of moisture when the extension cord is not in position; and an outer flange for engagement with the housing extending outward transversely from the side walls of the housing, the outer flange including at least one inwardly extending protrusion for use as a locking engagement with at least one corrugation within the side walls of the housing.