Combination of power outlet and plug-in member for plugging electrical fixtures in an electrical box
View Patent ↗A bracket is mechanically fastened on the bottom of an octagonal junction box or a rectangular electrical box such as those used for installing outlets or switches. Onto that bracket is snapped a cube module which itself consists of at least two square modules but generally three or more square modules. Each module connects to the next in a specific sequence and orientation so that a plug-in member can be inserted through the various holes present in the modules. The holes co-operate with prongs extending integrally from the plug-in member wherein each prong has a specific position and length so that the conductive part of the prong connects with a specific place on a specific module. With the prongs connecting at specific locations into the various squares, the proper set of matching wires are electrically connected.
1. An assembly for plugging in electrical fixtures comprising:
a power outlet comprised of a plurality of modules stacked upon each other having at least one set of plugging holes which provide power to wires going to locations in a house by functioning as a junction box supplying power throughout the house, the modules are within an electrical box, and each of the modules has at least one set of load holes which provide power to a chandelier or fan located outside of the electrical box;
a plug-in member and a prong set configured to plug into one set of the at least one set of plugging holes;
a bracket fastened to a bottom portion of the power outlet;
the electrical box, with the bracket fastened to the electrical box; and,
an electrical fixture having a set of wires, wherein the set of wires are electrically connected to the plug-in member;
each prong in the prong set has a unique and different position and length with regard to the other prongs so that the conductive parts of the prong set connects with a specific location on a different module forming part of the assembly.
2. The assembly for plugging in electrical fixtures of claim 1 , further comprising a male connector block for connecting to a female connector, wherein the set of wires is connected to the female connector block.
3. The assembly for plugging in electrical fixtures of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of modules includes four modules comprised of colors green, red, black, and white corresponding to a ground, power wire for a light, power wire for a fan, and neutral respectively.
4. The assembly for plugging in electrical fixtures of claim 1 , further comprising a conductive member positioned inside each module of the plurality of modules.
5. The assembly for plugging in electrical fixtures of claim 4 , wherein the conductive member varies depending on which module of the plurality of modules it is intended for.
6. The assembly for plugging in electrical fixtures of claim 4 , wherein the conductive member includes a number of contact points configured for making electrical contacts with the set of wires.
7. The assembly for plugging in electrical fixtures of claim 6 , each contact point of the number of contact points is located at distal ends of at least one flexible tongue, wherein the at least one flexible tongue is configured to bend and enabling the number of contact points to apply pressure on the set of wires for a secure electrical contact.
8. The assembly for plugging in electrical fixtures of claim 4 , wherein each of the conductive members include two large openings configured for passing nipples in each module.
9. The assembly for plugging in electrical fixtures of claim 4 , wherein nipples extend perpendicularly from inside each module, wherein the nipples aid in precisely positioning and securing the conductive member to each module.
10. The assembly for plugging in electrical fixtures of claim 3 , wherein each module includes a ridge on a side portion to ensure proper alignment of the plurality of modules.