Self-locking divider plate for an electrical box
CA 2097544 C · Owner: Commander Electrical Materials Inc. · Inventors: Michaud, Serge; Fabian, Mark Edward
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A self-locking divider plate made of flat sheet metal is provided in an electrical box to form separate compartments. The electrical box has several upper and, lower front ledges which form aligned slots which in turn cooperate to , receive the, divider plate. The side edges of the divider plate has a biased sheared tab which locks, the plate in place between the slots upon installation of the plate into the box. These, sheared tabs extend outwardly from one of the planar surfaces of the plate. When the, plate is inserted into two aligned front slots the tabs are pushed inwardly , toward the planar surface of the plate, and spring back to their normal position when the plate is in, its …
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- Filed June 2, 1993 and granted April 10, 2001. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 2, 2013.
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