ELECTRICAL DEVICE COVER ASSEMBLY WITH CORD RETENTION

摘要

A weatherproof cover assembly for an electrical wiring device such as an electrical receptacle includes a base having a front face and an opening in the front face for receiving the face of the electrical wiring device. A cover is hinged to the base to pivot between an open position and a closed position covering the electrical wiring device. The cover assembly includes a first cord retention member proximate a first side of the cover assembly 10 having an opening with a dimension for gripping an electrical cord and a second cord retention member proximate a second side of the cover assembly with an opening with a dimension for gripping the electrical cord. The cord retention member can be a hook formed on the base and spaced outwardly from the cover or a slot formed in the peripheral edge of the cover.

主权项

1. A cover assembly for an electrical wiring device comprising;
a base having a front face, a first side edge, a second side edge, a first end, a second end, and an opening in said front face for receiving the electrical wiring device; a cover hinged to said base and being pivotable between an open position to access the electrical wiring device and a closed position covering said electrical wiring device; and a first cord retention member on said cover assembly and positioned proximate a first side of said cover assembly and having an opening with a dimension for gripping an electrical cord.