Wall cavity electrical cabinet system

Abstract

A wall cavity type electrical cabinet system for allowing flush installation with ready electrical access wiring, which is received through the hole (35) of the chamber container (31) and can be fed along the circumferential channel 29 into the hole of the template opening (56) and can be connected to the control devices such as fuses, surge protectors, short circuit protection circuit breakers, etc. in the electrical installation module mounted on the support bracket (47a, 47b). Only the front switch or indicator (20) is exposed through the cutout (27a, 27b). The channel and template opening provide the following benefits, namely that the wiring can be selectively moved around and easily connected without the need to align the hole of the chamber container (31) with the hole of the electrical container (49) and has the adjustability and safety of placing the wiring connector behind the sealing protection plate (46), which covers the opening except for the part allowed to be exposed through the cutout (27a, 27b) and the part mounted on the support bracket (47a, 47b).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a wall cavity type electrical cabinet system for accommodating switching and interrupting devices such as fuses, circuit breakers, relays and associated controls, instruments and metering equipment.

[0002] The invention is primarily useful as a wall cavity electrical cabinet system allowing flush mounting with ready electrical access and will be described hereinafter with reference to this application. However, it will be appreciated that the invention is not limited to this particular field of application. Background Art

[0003] Wall-mounted electrical cabinet enclosures are typically "switch" and "daughterboard" enclosures. Their primary purpose is to house circuit breakers, which control the flow of power to sub-circuits. These enclosures are common in the electrical industry, and homes and buildings often require one or more of these types of enclosures.

[0004] The main type of switch is an external surface mounted housing, which is usually completely mounted on the surface and protrudes outward. This is common in traditional residential and industrial areas where the switch can be easily accessed for meter reading.

[0005] With the increase in complex high-rise developments that may have 100 apartments and exist on multiple floors, conventional switches have been incorporated into apartments by surface mounting on interior walls.

[0006] Additionally, surface mounting of switches in apartments means that some available space becomes even more limited, as the switches typically protrude outwards. This protruding nature of the switches may also detract from the overall appearance of the apartment.

[0007] It can be seen that the known prior art wall-mounted electrical cabinets have the following problems:

[0008] a) Affecting the aesthetics of an apartment or similar residence

[0009] b) Less available room space

[0010] The present invention aims to provide a wall cavity type electrical cabinet system, which will overcome or significantly improve at least one or more deficiencies of the prior art, or at least provide an alternative solution.

[0011] It should be understood that, if any prior art information is referred to herein, such reference does not constitute an admission that the information forms part of the common general knowledge in the art, in Australia or any other country. Summary of the Invention

[0012] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a wall-cavity electrical cabinet system is provided for allowing flush installation with ready electrical access parts, the wall-cavity electrical cabinet system comprising: a. a base mounting module, the base mounting module comprising a chamber container, the chamber container having a rear wall and a circumferential side wall with a front opening and being mountable substantially flush to and between a set of parallel and spaced columns; b. an electrical installation module, the electrical installation module comprising an electrical container having a rear wall and a circumferential side wall, the circumferential side wall having at least one front opening for holding a plurality of electrical accessories including switches and fuses, and the electrical container being mountable in the chamber container and being sized to allow circumferential spacing to form a circumferential channel between the electrical container and the side wall of the chamber container; c. a door mounted to the base mounting module, the door being used to close the front opening and being substantially flush with the wall.

[0013] The invention of the wall cavity electrical cabinet system provides the benefit of flush mounting the electrical cabinet to the existing wall. This greatly improves the aesthetics and is particularly suitable for rapid installation and economies of scale in multi-apartment high-rise buildings.

[0014] The chamber container may include access holes in one or more of its side walls for providing wiring from within the chamber wall to the electrical installation module. Preferably, the electrical container also includes access holes in one or more of its side walls for providing wiring from within the chamber wall to the electrical installation module. This arrangement allows installation during the construction phase and subsequent electrical connections to be made in a single operation. This makes a significant and substantial contribution to the commercial construction of complex buildings.

[0015] The chamber container may include side mounts for attachment to a wall stud and for installing stucco.

[0016] Preferably, the side mounts of the chamber container have integral wings extending outwardly and substantially perpendicular to the side walls of the chamber container, thereby allowing plaster to drape over the integral wings while allowing it to overlap over and attach to the studs for a flush fit.

[0017] Preferably, the wall cavity type electrical cabinet system may include a closure module having a hinge connection and a latch device, wherein the hinge connection can be installed in one side of the circumferential channel for receiving and retaining the door at one end, and the latch device is located at the far end in the opposite side of the circumferential channel of the door for latching the door closed.

[0018] Preferably, the latching device is a push-in latch module, thereby allowing flush mounting without an external opening.

[0019] Preferably, the wall cavity electrical cabinet includes a finishing module attachable to the chamber container to allow wet finishing.

[0020] The finishing module of the wall cavity electrical cabinet may include a plurality of elongated walls having a continuous top bead, wherein the elongated walls are attachable to the inside of the circumferential sidewalls of the chamber container to allow stucco and wet stucco filler to be secured to the bead and allow for a flush finish.

[0021] Preferably, the wall cavity electrical cabinet includes a finishing module attachable to the cavity container to allow dry finishing. Preferably, the finishing module of the wall cavity electrical cabinet includes a plurality of elongated walls with outwardly extending top overhangs, wherein the elongated walls are attachable to the inner side of the circumferential side walls of the cavity container to allow plaster to be fixed under the overhangs and allow for flush finishing.

[0022] In a related aspect of the present invention, a method of forming a wall cavity electrical cabinet system is disclosed, which is used to allow flush installation with ready electrical access parts, the method comprising the following steps: providing a base mounting module, the base mounting module including a chamber container, the chamber container having a rear wall and a circumferential side wall with a front opening and being substantially flush mountable to and between a set of parallel spaced columns; installing an electrical mounting module including an electrical container into the chamber container, the electrical container being sized to be smaller than the chamber container to allow for a circumferential spacing, thereby forming a circumferential channel between the electrical container and the side wall of the chamber container; installing a door to the base mounting module, the base mounting module having a hinge connection and a latching device, the hinge connection being mountable in one side of the circumferential channel for receiving and retaining the door at one end, the latching device being located at a distal end in an opposite side of the circumferential channel of the door for latching the door closed and making the door substantially flush with the wall.

[0023] Preferably, the method of forming a wall cavity electrical cabinet system further comprises the step of providing a finishing module that allows for a wet flush installation by connecting a plurality of elongated walls having a continuous top bead, wherein the elongated walls are attachable to the inside of the circumferential side walls of the chamber container to allow for the fixation of plaster and wet plaster filler to the bead and to allow for a flush finish.

[0024] Preferably, the method of forming a wall cavity electrical cabinet system further comprises the step of providing a finish module that allows for wet flush installation by connecting a plurality of elongated walls having outwardly extending top overhangs, wherein the elongated walls are attachable to the inside of the circumferential side walls of the chamber container to allow for plaster to be secured beneath the overhangs and to allow for a flush finish.

[0025] It can be seen that the invention of the wall cavity electrical cabinet system provides the benefits of easy access to switches and fuses and easy installation of cables.

[0026] Other aspects of the invention are also disclosed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Although any other forms may fall within the scope of the present invention, preferred embodiments thereof will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

[0028] Figure 1 A wall cavity electrical cabinet system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the wall cavity electrical cabinet system allows flush installation with ready electrical access components;

[0029] Figure 2 is a photographic representation of a partially installed in-situ wall cavity electrical cabinet system that allows for flush mounting with ready electrical access components;

[0030] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Photographic representation of the modules in situ and mounted flush to the wall surface;

[0031] Figure 4 is a photographic representation of a top plan view of a base mounting module for the wall cavity electrical cabinet system of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 a photographic representation of a partial side view of the illustrated base mount module;

[0033] Figure 6 is a photographic representation of a partial top plan view of an electrical capacitor forming part of the electrical installation module of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 a photographic representation of a side view of the illustrated electrical capacitor;

[0035] Figure 8 is a photographic representation of a top plan view of an electrical installation module including a protective (top cover) plate of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 9This is a photographic representation of a top plan view of a partial assembly of a wall-type electrical cabinet system, showing the combined Figure 4 Base mount module shown with Figure 6 The electrical capacitor shown;

[0037] Figure 10 This is a photographic representation of a top plan view of a partial assembly of a wall-type electrical cabinet system, showing the combined Figure 4 Base mount module shown with Figure 8 Electrical installation module shown;

[0038] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 a photographic representation of an in-situ side view of the assembly shown;

[0039] Figure 12 It is a photographic representation of the door assembly hinged open;

[0040] Figure 13 This is a photographic representation of the door assembly when closed;

[0041] Figure 14 is a photographic representation showing a close-up view of a corner portion of an installed wall cavity electrical cabinet system having exterior beading prior to finishing the stucco coating;

[0042] Figure 15 and Figure 15A is a schematic diagram of a vertical cross-section of an assembly of a wall cavity type electrical cabinet system installed in situ in a wall cavity flush with an exterior wall by a wet plaster coating process;

[0043] Figure 16 and Figure 16A It is a vertical cross-sectional diagram of an assembly of a wall cavity type electrical cabinet system which is installed in situ in a wall cavity flush with the exterior wall through a dry installation process. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] It should be noted that in the following description, similar or identical reference numerals in different embodiments denote the same or similar features.

[0045] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 1 The wall cavity electrical cabinet system 11 is shown in situ flush mounted to a wall 13 with electrical access components in place. As further illustrated in one form in the drawings, the wall cavity electrical cabinet system includes a base mounting module 25 containing a chamber container 31 (best seen in FIG. Figure 4 and Figure 5 ), having an electrical capacitor 49 (best seen Figure 6 and Figure 7 ) of the electrical installation module 26 (best seen in Figure 8 ), and the closed module 75 (see Figure 12 and Figure 13 ), the electrical container 49 is adapted to be received within the chamber receptacle 31 of the base mounting module 25 and is sized to allow for a circumferential spacing, thereby forming a circumferential channel 29 between the electrical container and the sidewalls of the chamber receptacle (best seen in FIG. Figure 2 and Figure 4 ), the closure module 75 is adapted to be received within the circumferential channel and provide a neat and flush installation with the wall 13.

[0046] The housing consists of 5 main parts:

[0047] a) Part 1: Mounting frame serving as a base for mounting module 25

[0048] b) Part 2: Housing as electrical installation module 26

[0049] c) Part 3: Mechanical protection plate 46, fixed to the installation box to protect the cable from damage at the rear, required to meet the Aus standards in multi-dwelling buildings

[0050] d) Part 4: Wet door kit for applying plaster (troweling) to the wall

[0051] e) Section 5: Dry Door Kit, for installation when the Wet Door Kit (optional extra) is not used. The front of the housing / door will be primed ready for painting.

[0052] like Figure 4 As shown in FIG, a base mounting module 25 according to one aspect of the present invention includes a chamber container 31 including a substantially square or rectangular flat rear wall or floor portion 34 and circumferential side walls 32a, 32b, 33c, and 32d with a front opening on four sides. The chamber container also includes side mounting flaps 33a, 33b, 33c, and 33d that are integral with the side walls 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d and extend outwardly at right angles from the side walls 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d in a common plane parallel to the plane of the floor portion 34.

[0053] The opposing side mounting flaps 33a and 33b include a series of spaced apart openings 67 that allow the base mounting module 25 to be mounted and attached to a set of parallel, spaced apart wall studs 15 and for the chamber receptacle 31 to extend substantially between the set of parallel, spaced apart wall studs 15 (see FIG. Figure 2 ) and is flush mounted with the plaster on the wall. In this case, the opposite side mounting flaps 33c and 33d are located between the group of parallel columns.

[0054] At least two of the side walls 32a, 32b, 32c and 32d have apertures 35 sized to receive electrical cables and provide access to the central volume of the chamber receptacle 31 for later connection to an electrical installation module secured therein.

[0055] It can be seen that the chamber container 31 can be mounted on the stud wall and conventional wiring connected and fed to the container through the holes so that the construction of the wall is not obstructed.

[0056] The wall cavity type electrical cabinet system 11 further includes an electrical installation module 26 (see Figure 8 ), the electrical mounting module 26 is received in a cavity 31 of the base mounting module 25, which is located on its rear wall or floor portion 34.

[0057] The electrical installation module 26 includes an electrical capacitor 49 (see Figure 6 and Figure 7 ) and a protective plate 46. The electrical container 49 is sized to be substantially square or rectangular but smaller than the chamber container 31 to which it is attached, forming a circumferential channel 29. The electrical container is also an open-front container having side walls extending from a base plate, from which two spaced-apart support brackets 47a and 47b extend in parallel to support fuses and similar devices, as well as the connected wiring. The depth of the container 49 allows for the receipt of electrical wiring and fuses without extending beyond the top of the side walls 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d of the chamber container 31.

[0058] A protective plate 46 is fixedly mounted over the front opening at the top of the wall of the electrical container and includes spaced apart cutout portions 27a and 27b that coincide with spaced apart support brackets 47a and 47b adapted to mount an electrical switch 39 that protrudes through a corresponding cutout opening 27 but does not protrude outside the container.

[0059] The chamber receptacle 31 of the base mounting module and the electrical receptacle of the electrical mounting module are sized to allow a circumferential channel 29 to be formed between the electrical receptacle 49 and the side walls 32a, 32b, 32c and 32d of the chamber receptacle 31 .

[0060] It can be seen that the electrical installation module can be installed in the wall after the main construction and plastering. In particular, because the wiring through the wall can be entered through the side opening of the chamber container.

[0061] The circumferential channel 29 also provides the benefit of allowing wiring to be run while the circumferential channel further allows the enclosure module 75 to be installed without interfering with the plastered wall. The circumferential channel 29 also allows the finish module to have a finish plate attached to or integral with the side walls 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d of the chamber container 31, so that the plaster can be in drywall around the finish plate or in wetwall with a mesh plate 95 extending over the plaster to smooth the wet plaster over and against the edge of the finish plate. The finish plate can have a hem at the top edge, surrounding the chamber and providing a flush line for the front of the system to the adjacent wall 13.

[0062] The circumferential channel 29 may also include a fastening arrangement for the closure module 75, such that one component 79a is located at the rear of the door 77, and second components 78a and 78b are located within the circumferential channel 29. Furthermore, hinges 76a and 76b are located in opposing portions of the circumferential channel 29. Still further, the rolled edge of the front door 77 may fit within the channel.

[0063] like Figure 2 As shown in FIG, the opposing side mounts 33a and 33b include a plurality of openings 67 that allow the base mount module to be secured to the wall stud 15 by screws.

[0064] exist Figures 2 to 5 In the embodiment, the chamber container 31 includes access holes 35 on opposite side walls 32c and 32d of the chamber container for providing wiring from within the chamber wall to the electrical installation module. Figure 2 In the embodiment shown in FIG, the access hole 35 on the wall of the chamber container is aligned parallel to the wall stud 15. Figure 6 and Figure 7 The electrical capacitor 49 shown in FIG. 4 also includes a template opening 56 in the side wall that is aligned and positioned to align with the access hole 35 .

[0065] The chamber container 31 has side mounting members 33a and 33b for connecting to the pillars 15 and mounting plasterboard or sheathing thereon. Figure 4 As shown in FIG, the side mounts of the chamber container include integral wings extending outwardly and substantially perpendicular to the side walls of the chamber container, thereby allowing the plaster (see FIG. Figure 1 and Figure 3 ) overlies the integral wing while allowing it to overlap over and attach to the post for a flush fit.

[0066] exist Figure 10As can be seen in the figure, the wiring is received through the hole 35 of the chamber container 31 and can be fed along the circumferential channel 29 into the hole of the template opening 56 and can be connected to the control devices in the electrical installation module mounted on the support brackets 47a, 47b, such as fuses, surge protectors, short circuit protection circuit breakers, etc. In addition, the power can be appropriately distributed to the different electrical access items through the house based on their individual needs, common needs and for reasons of importance of power balance and circuit load. Only the front switch or indicator 20 is exposed through the cutouts 27a, 27b. The channel and the template opening provide the following benefits, namely that the wiring can thus be selectively moved around and easily connected without having to align the hole of the chamber container 31 with the hole of the electrical container (49) and with the adjustability and safety of placing the wiring connector behind the sealing protection plate 46, which covers the opening except for the part allowed to be exposed through the cutouts 27a, 27b and the part mounted on the support brackets 47a, 47b.

[0067] Overall, the system allows for flush installation while improving connectivity without impacting different trades, and provides electricians with the flexibility to run desired circuits without disrupting finished walls or requiring wall repairs after final wiring.

[0068] Examples

[0069] A new flush-mount switch. New design with new mounting modules and process. Finally, no protrusion beyond the plaster wall (or very little, e.g. a few mm). Unlike all other housings on the market, which protrude beyond the wall (i.e. 10+ mm).

[0070] This housing has been prototyped as a 26-pole housing (this relates to the capacity of single-pole breakers it can accommodate). Several sizes exist, all with the same concept.

[0071] like Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown in , the wall cavity type electrical cabinet system includes a closure module 75 having a hinge connection 76 and latching devices 78a and 78b. The hinge connection 76 can be installed in one side of the circumferential channel 29 for receiving and retaining the door 77 at one end, and the latching devices 78a and 78 are located at the far end in the opposite side of the circumferential channel of the door for latching the door closed using connections 79a and 79b on the inside portion of the door. Figure 12 In the embodiment shown in , the latching arrangement is a push catch and release module, allowing the door to be received within the circumferential channel 29 for flush mounting without an exterior opening. Figure 10 and Figure 12Fuses or circuit breakers 90 are shown mounted in support brackets 47a and 47b and accessible through openings 27a and 27b in protection plate 46 .

[0072] like Figure 13 As shown in FIG, a door 77 is hingedly mounted to the base mounting module and is received within the circumferential channel 29 for closing the front opening of the wall cavity and is substantially flush with the wall 13.

[0073] like Figure 13 and Figure 14 As further shown in FIG. 1 , the wall cavity electrical cabinet system includes a finishing module 95 having a circumferential bead around the periphery of the door 77. The periphery is then plastered ( Figure 1 ), thereby producing a substantially flush finish to the wall 13.

[0074] Reference Figure 15 to Figure 1 7, shows a method for forming a wall cavity type electrical cabinet system according to the present invention, wherein the wall cavity type electrical cabinet system allows flush installation with ready electrical access parts, the method comprising the following steps:

[0075] a) providing a base mounting module 25 comprising a chamber container having a rear wall and circumferential side walls with a front opening and being mountable substantially flush to and between a set of parallel spaced apart columns;

[0076] b) installing an electrical installation module 26 comprising an electrical container sized smaller than the chamber container to allow for a circumferential spacing, thereby forming a circumferential channel 29 between the electrical container and the side wall of the chamber container;

[0077] c) mounting a door 77 to a base mounting module having a hinge connection 76 mountable in one side of the circumferential channel for receiving and retaining the door at one end, and a latching arrangement 78a located at a distal end in an opposite side of the circumferential channel of the door for latching the door closed and holding it substantially flush with the wall and plaster sheet 96;

[0078] d) Providing a finishing module that allows for a wet flush installation by connecting a plurality of elongated walls having a top bead 95 that can be attached to the inside of the circumferential side walls of the chamber container to allow for the mortar and wet mortar filler to be secured to the bead and allow for a flush finish.

[0079] illustrate

[0080] Example:

[0081] Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" throughout this specification are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment, but may refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, as will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art from this disclosure, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

[0082] Similarly, it should be understood that in the above description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention, various features of the present invention are sometimes grouped together in a single embodiment, figure, or description to simplify the disclosure and facilitate understanding of one or more of the various inventive aspects. However, this method of disclosure should not be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed invention requires more features than expressly stated in each claim. Rather, as reflected in the following claims, the inventive aspects include less than all the features of a single aforementioned disclosed embodiment. Therefore, the claims following the detailed description of the specific embodiments are hereby expressly incorporated into the detailed description of the specific embodiments, with each claim independently representing a separate embodiment of the present invention.

[0083] Furthermore, while some embodiments described herein include some features that are not included in other embodiments, combinations of features from different embodiments are intended to be within the scope of the invention and to form different embodiments, as understood by those skilled in the art. For example, in the following claims, any claimed embodiment may be used in any combination.

[0084] Different object instances

[0085] As used herein, unless otherwise indicated, the use of ordinal adjectives "first," "second," "third," etc. to describe a common object merely indicates that different instances of the same object are referenced and does not imply that the objects so described are necessarily in a given order temporally, spatially, sequentially, or in any other manner.

[0086] Specific details

[0087] In the description provided herein, numerous specific details are set forth. However, it should be understood that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other cases, well-known methods, structures, and techniques are not shown in detail in order to avoid obscuring the understanding of this specification.

[0088] the term

[0089] In describing the preferred embodiments of the present invention shown in the drawings, specific terminology will be employed for the sake of clarity. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific terminology so selected, and it should be understood that each specific term includes all technical equivalents that operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar technical purpose. Terms such as "forward," "rearward," "radially," "circumferentially," "upwardly," "downwardly," etc. are used as convenient terms to provide reference points and should not be construed as limiting.

[0090] Include and Contain

[0091] In the following claims and the foregoing description of the invention, unless the context requires otherwise by explicit language or necessary implication, the word "comprise" or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising" are used in an inclusive sense, that is, specifying the presence of stated features but not excluding the presence or addition of other features in various embodiments of the invention.

[0092] Any term used herein, including or including (which includes or that includes) is also an open term, which means at least including the elements / features following the term, but not excluding other elements / features. Therefore, "including" is synonymous with "comprising".

[0093] Scope of the Invention

[0094] Thus, while preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art will recognize that other and further modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit of the invention, and it is intended that all such variations and modifications be considered within the scope of the invention. For example, any formulas given above are merely representative of procedures that may be used. Functionality may be added or deleted from the block diagrams, and operations may be interchanged between functional blocks. Steps may be added to or deleted from the described methods within the scope of the invention.

[0095] Although the invention has been described with reference to specific examples, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the invention may be embodied in many other forms.

[0096] Industrial Applicability

[0097] It will be apparent from the above that the arrangement described is suitable for use in the electrical and construction industries.

Claims

1. A wall cavity electrical cabinet system for allowing flush installation with ready electrical access components, the wall cavity electrical cabinet system comprising a. a base mount module comprising a chamber container having a flat rear wall and peripheral side walls with a front opening and integral side mounts extending outwardly at right angles to the tops of the side walls, thereby allowing the base mount module to be substantially flush mountably attached to and mounted between a set of parallel spaced apart columns and allowing plasterboard or sheathing to be mounted thereon for flush fitting; b. an electrical installation module comprising an electrical container having a rear wall and circumferential side walls, the circumferential side walls having at least one front opening for holding a plurality of electrical accessories including switches and fuses, the electrical container being mountable in the chamber container and sized to allow a circumferential spacing to form a circumferential passage between the electrical container and the side walls of the chamber container and not protruding beyond the circumferential side walls of the chamber container; c. wherein the chamber container has access holes in opposite side walls of the chamber container for providing wiring connected to the electrical installation module from within the chamber wall; d. wherein the electrical container has an access hole in one or more of the side walls of the electrical container for providing wiring connected to the electrical installation module from within the cavity wall; and e. A door mounted to the base mounting module to be received within the circumferential channel, the door being used to close the front opening and being substantially flush with the wall.

2. The wall cavity electrical cabinet system according to claim 1 includes a closure module having a hinge connection and a latch device, wherein the hinge connection is mountable in one side of the circumferential channel for receiving and retaining the door at one end, and the latch device is located at a distal end in an opposite side of the circumferential channel of the door for latching the door closed.

3. The wall cavity electrical cabinet system of claim 2, wherein the latching device is a magnetic module, thereby allowing flush installation without an external opening.

4. A wall cavity electrical cabinet system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wall cavity electrical cabinet system comprises a finishing module attachable to the chamber container to allow wet finishing.

5. The wall cavity electrical cabinet system of claim 4, wherein the finishing module of the wall cavity electrical cabinet system comprises a plurality of elongated walls having a continuous top bead, wherein the elongated walls are attachable to the inside of the circumferential side walls of the chamber container to allow stucco and wet stucco filler to be fixed to the bead and to allow for a flush finish.

6. The wall cavity electrical cabinet system of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the wall cavity electrical cabinet system includes a finishing module attachable to the chamber container to allow dry finishing.

7. The wall cavity electrical cabinet system of claim 6 , wherein the finishing module of the wall cavity electrical cabinet system comprises a plurality of elongated walls having outwardly extending top overhangs, wherein the elongated walls are attachable to the inside of the circumferential side walls of the chamber container to allow plaster to be secured under the overhangs and to allow for a flush finish.

8. A method of forming a wall cavity electrical cabinet system for allowing flush installation with ready electrical access components, the method comprising the steps of: a. providing a base mount module comprising a chamber container having a rear wall and a peripheral side wall with a front opening and integral side mounting members extending outwardly at right angles to the top of the side wall, thereby allowing the base mount module to be mounted substantially flush to and between a set of parallel spaced apart columns and allowing plasterboard or sheathing to be mounted thereon to achieve a flush fit; b. installing an electrical installation module comprising an electrical container into the chamber container, the electrical container having a rear wall and a circumferential side wall, the circumferential side wall having at least one front opening for holding a plurality of electrical accessories including a switch and a fuse, the electrical container being sized smaller than the chamber container to allow for a circumferential spacing, thereby forming a circumferential channel between the electrical container and the side wall of the chamber container and not protruding beyond the circumferential side wall of the chamber container; c. mounting a door to the base mounting module, the base mounting module having a hinge connection mountable in one side of the circumferential channel for receiving and retaining the door at one end, and a latching arrangement located at a distal end in an opposite side of the circumferential channel of the door for latching the door closed and holding the door substantially flush with the wall; as well as d. The step of providing a finishing module that allows for a wet flush installation by connecting a plurality of elongated walls having a continuous top bead, wherein the elongated walls are attachable to the inside of the circumferential side walls of the chamber container to allow stucco and wet stucco filler to be secured to the bead and to allow for a flush finish.

9. The method of forming a wall cavity electrical cabinet system according to claim 8, comprising the step of providing a finishing module that allows for wet flush installation by the following steps: A plurality of elongated walls having outwardly extending top overhangs are connected, wherein the elongated walls are attachable to the inside of the peripheral side walls of the chamber container to allow stucco to be secured under the overhangs and allow for a flush finish.

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