Junction box with an integrated connection circuit
View Patent ↗Improvements to an electrical junction box is disclosed. The junction box is configured with integrated connections in the back of the junction box. Switches and outlets have tabs in specific locations that align with the desired integrated connections to provide the desired function. All of the outlets and switches align parallel with the back and front of the junction box. The junction box is configurable to accept a single switch, dimmer switch, 3-way or outlet to many more than one function. In addition, the function of a junction box can be easily changed as long as the wiring has been connected to the new junction box. Installation and changes can be made in seconds instead of minutes. The depth of the internal distribution receptacle is adjustable within the adjustable electrical box to accommodate the thickness of the outlet or switch.
1. A junction box with an integrated connection circuit comprising:
a junction box configured to accept external wiring with a common, neutral and a ground;
said junction box is an adjustable electrical box;
said junction box connects said external wiring to an internal circuit;
said internal circuit is an internal distribution receptacle;
said internal distribution receptacle is positionable within said adjustable electrical box to provide spacing for said external wiring within said adjustable electrical box and behind said internal distribution receptacle;
said adjustable electrical box has two independent racks integrated into opposing sides of said adjustable electrical box;
said internal distribution receptacle has two independent springs that are configured to engage into said two independent racks whereby said internal distribution receptacle is prevented from moving further into or out of said adjustable electrical box;
said junction box having at least two mechanical securing locations that are configured to secure a user interface device to said junction box;
said user interface device is a switch or an outlet, and
said user interface device electrically connects to at least said common and said neutral.
2. The junction box with an integrated connection circuit according to claim 1 , wherein each of said two independent racks include a plurality of slots in said opposing sides of said adjustable electrical box.
3. The junction box with an integrated connection circuit according to claim 2 , wherein said two independent springs engage in at least one slot in each of said two independent racks.
4. The junction box with an integrated connection circuit according to claim 3 , wherein both of said two independent springs must be displaced to clear said two independent racks to set said internal distribution receptacle within said adjustable electrical box.
5. The junction box with an integrated connection circuit according to claim 4 , wherein displacing said independent springs is with insertion of a tool through said internal distribution receptacle to bend one of said two independent springs out of said slots.
6. The junction box with an integrated connection circuit according to claim 5 , wherein bending said two independent springs allows said internal distribution receptacle to slide within in and out of said adjustable electrical box.
7. The junction box with an integrated connection circuit according to claim 6 , wherein said sliding accommodated different thickness said switch or outlet.
8. The junction box with an integrated connection circuit according to claim 1 , wherein said switch and said outlet connect to said internal distribution receptacle with male pins and corresponding female receptacles.
9. The junction box with an integrated connection circuit according to claim 1 , wherein said switch and said outlet have different thicknesses.
10. The junction box with an integrated connection circuit according to claim 1 , further includes a cover plate.
11. The junction box with an integrated connection circuit according to claim 10 , wherein said cover plate is secured with magnetic attraction.
12. The junction box with an integrated connection circuit according to claim 1 , wherein said internal distribution receptacle has two independent circuits with a common ground.