Installation housing; method for operating an installation housing

DE102021106039B4Undetermined Publication Date: 2026-06-25BACHMANN GMBH
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Application Number
DE102021106039P0
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2021-02-08
Filing Date
2021-03-12
Publication Date
2026-06-25
Estimated Expiration
2041-03-12

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Technical Problem

Existing electrical box housings, particularly recessed sockets in kitchen countertops, are prone to dirt, foreign objects, and moisture ingress when no plug is inserted, and existing solutions suffer from design complexity, user interaction requirements, or inadequate sealing.

Method used

A built-in housing with a cover that can be moved between closed and open positions using an operating device outside the housing, featuring a spring-loaded mechanism for easy operation and enhanced sealing, allowing the cover to rotate and seal tightly without protruding, and incorporating interchangeable socket inserts.

Benefits of technology

The solution provides enhanced protection against dust and liquid ingress, simplified user interaction, and reduced design complexity while maintaining a flush installation, suitable for various environments.

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Abstract

A built-in housing (1) for installation in a piece of furniture, a wall, a floor and / or a ceiling, comprising a housing that is at least partially enclosed, having an outer wall (2) and a cover (3) that does not project beyond the outer wall or a cover (3) that projects beyond the outer wall at least partially, wherein the housing has at least one interior space that is accessible from the outside and covered by the cover (3), wherein the cover (3) has a top surface facing away from the interior space and at least one opening (4) that can be closed by means of a closure (5), wherein at least one closure (5) can be moved from a closed position to an open position by means of an operating device.a closure (5) is movable from an open position to a closed position, characterized in that at least one closure (5) is movable from the closed position to the open position or from the open position to the closed position by an operating device which is at least partially arranged outside the housing, wherein a closure (5) in the closed position is arranged within the opening (4) that can be closed by the closure (5), and / or several closures (5) are movable from the closed position to the open position or from the open position by a common operating device which is at least partially arranged outside the housing.are movable from the open position to the closed position, wherein a closure (5) in the closed position is arranged within the opening (4) that can be closed by the closure (5), and / or several closures (5) are movable from the closed position to the open position or from the open position to the closed position by at least two operating devices, at least one of which is arranged at least partially outside the housing, wherein a closure (5) in the closed position is arranged within the opening (4) that can be closed by the closure (5).
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