Spacer device and method for depth adjustment of electrical components in a recessed electrical box

摘要

A device and method for configuring a recessed electrical box for the mounting of electrical components at a shallow depth with respect to the mounting surface. The device and method includes a spacer for adjusting the depth at which an electrical component is mounted within a recessed electrical box. The spacer includes a frame member with side members and end members that define an opening therein. A front face on the spacer is adapted to accept the mounting of two electrical components thereto. A rear face on the spacer is adapted to fit flush against the peripheral wall of a recessed electrical box assembly. Two arms extending from each end member of the spacer include apertures therein for acceptance of fasteners for mounting the electrical components. The spacer enables an installer to mount an electrical component at a shallow depth within a recessed electrical box.

主权项

1. A spacer for reconfiguring a recessed electrical box to mount electrical components at a shallower depth within the recessed electrical box, said spacer comprising:
a frame member including two end members and two side members defining an opening therein, said frame member including a front face and a rear face; an arm extending inward from each of said end members; an aperture in each of said arms of said spacer; said end members including an outer wall, an inner wall, and a material saving opening between said outer wall and inner wall; an alignment tab extending from said arm at said rear face of said frame, said alignment tab enabling rapid alignment of said spacer with said recessed electrical box; and a through bore extending through each of said arms of said frame member, said through bore adapted for axial alignment with component mounting bores in said electrical box to enable insertion of fasteners for the connection of electrical components to said spacer and said electrical box.