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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 19, 2019
Filed:
Jan. 17, 2019
Norman R. Byrne, Ada, MI (US);
Joel T. Ruiter, Ada, MI (US);
Peter Bergendahl, South Burlington, VT (US);
Joseph D. Ward, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Juan Carlos Angulo, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Norman R. Byrne, Ada, MI (US);
Joel T. Ruiter, Ada, MI (US);
Peter Bergendahl, South Burlington, VT (US);
Joseph D. Ward, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Juan Carlos Angulo, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Other;
Abstract
An electrical box supports one or more electrical or electronic data outlets in a cavity, with a dual-hinged door at least partially covering an opening to the cavity when the door is closed. The door is openable in either of two directions by pivoting it about either of two spaced-apart pivot axes that are defined by respective pivot arms coupled to opposite ends and opposite sides of the door, the pivot arms being further coupled at their respective proximal ends to opposite walls of the housing. A retaining feature releasably secures the door in the closed position and may provide sensory feedback to a user upon closing the door. Optionally, the door has a floating appearance in the opening to the cavity, with no direct contact existing between the door and the housing.