Ground mounting rack for electrical box

Abstract

A ground mount connectable to an electrical cabinet includes a frame connectable to the electrical cabinet to support the electrical cabinet on the ground and a bracket removably connected to the frame. The bracket may be connected to the frame to extend to an adjacent vertical post.

Description

[0001] Cross - reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Application No. 63 / 403,351, filed on September 2, 2022, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference. Background 1. Technical Field

[0004] The present disclosure relates to mountings for electrical boxes. In particular, the present disclosure relates to floor mounts for electrical boxes. 2. Background Art

[0005] Electrical boxes that house and support electrical devices (such as outlets or switches, cables, and wiring) are typically mounted on posts or brackets. Floor mounts are mainly used to mount these electrical boxes between posts at a specific height. A common problem with such floor mounts is that they can be attached to the ground, but not secured at the top. A solution to minimize the movement of the floor mount is to use a distal support bracket; however, this undesirably limits the location of the electrical box connected to the floor mount.

[0006] Accordingly, it has been determined through the present disclosure that there is a continuing need for devices that overcome, mitigate, and / or alleviate one or more of the foregoing and other adverse effects of existing devices. Summary of the Invention

[0007] A floor mount for an electrical box is provided, which includes a frame connectable to the electrical box to support the electrical box on the ground and a bracket removably connected to the frame. The bracket is connectable to the frame to extend to an adjacent vertical post.

[0008] In some embodiments, alone or in combination with any one or more of the foregoing and / or following embodiments, the bracket has an adjustable length.

[0009] In some embodiments, alone or in combination with any one or more of the foregoing and / or following embodiments, the frame has a top member opposite a bottom member, and the two members are connected by a first side member and a second side member to enclose an opening.

[0010] In some embodiments, alone or in combination with any one or more of the foregoing and / or following embodiments, the frame has a first collapsible tab that is collapsible outwardly in a first direction and is formed in the top member, the first collapsible tab having a first free end opposite a first end connected to the frame, wherein the frame has a second collapsible tab that is collapsible outwardly in a second direction opposite the first direction and is formed in the top member, the second collapsible tab having a second free end opposite a second end connected to the frame, and the first collapsible tab and the second collapsible tab are each connectable to one of adjacent vertical columns to use a ground mount without using a bracket.

[0011] In some embodiments, alone or in combination with any one or more of the foregoing and / or following embodiments, the frame has an intermediate tab that curves outwardly from the top member and is located on a first side of the ground mount.

[0012] In some embodiments, alone or in combination with any one or more of the foregoing and / or following embodiments, a cable support extends from the top member and has a plurality of slots between a plurality of tabs to receive cables.

[0013] In some embodiments, alone or in combination with any one or more of the foregoing and / or following embodiments, the bottom member is connected to a track, and the track is connected to adjacent vertical columns.

[0014] In some embodiments, alone or in combination with any one or more of the foregoing and / or following embodiments, the first side member and the second side member each have a plurality of hooks at different heights.

[0015] In some embodiments, alone or in combination with any one or more of the foregoing and / or following embodiments, the first side member has a first folding member with a first plurality of holes, and the second side member has a second folding member with a second plurality of holes.

[0016] In some embodiments, alone or in combination with any one or more of the foregoing and / or following embodiments, the bracket is a bracket assembly having a first bracket member and a second bracket member made of two channel members.

[0017] In some embodiments, alone or in combination with any one or more of the foregoing and / or following embodiments, the first support member has a flat first side portion and a first sliding portion having a flat section and folded on opposite sides that bend outwardly and inwardly to form a C-shaped configuration, thereby forming a first channel, and the second support member has a flat second side portion and a second sliding portion having a flat section and folded on opposite sides that bend outwardly and inwardly to form a C-shaped configuration, thereby forming a second channel, the second channel being smaller than the first channel.

[0018] In some embodiments, alone or in combination with any one or more of the foregoing and / or following embodiments, the floor mount is a cut flat plate, and then a punch is applied to the first support member and the second support member to form a C-shaped configuration for each of the first sliding portion and the second sliding portion.

[0019] In some embodiments, alone or in combination with any one or more of the foregoing and / or following embodiments, the C-shaped configuration of each of the first sliding portion and the second sliding portion has a width in the opening portion of the C-shaped configuration that is greater than the width of the base portion of each of the first sliding portion and the second sliding portion, thereby allowing the punch to be retracted after the C-shaped configuration is formed.

[0020] In some embodiments, alone or in combination with any one or more of the foregoing and / or following embodiments, the first side member and the second side member each have a support member, and each support member has a U-shaped member extending into the opening and a bendable member extending from an intermediate section of the U-shaped member, such that each U-shaped member bends outwardly to a first depth, and each bendable member further bends outwardly to a second depth greater than the first depth.

[0021] In some embodiments, alone or in combination with any one or more of the foregoing and / or following embodiments, the mounting plate is connectable to an electrical box and a frame, and the mounting plate has a plate body having a central opening through the plate body, a plurality of mounting holes and / or grooves through the plate body, a plurality of tabs and a plurality of bending members extending from a first side of the plate body and a second side opposite the first side, and an extension portion extending from a third side between the first side and the second side.

[0022] In some embodiments, alone or in combination with any one or more of the foregoing and / or following embodiments, the second support member is inserted into the first support member, thereby allowing the first support member and the second support member to slide relative to each other as a support assembly, and the first support member and the second support member slide relative to each other to adjust the length of the support assembly.

[0023] In some embodiments, alone or in combination with any one or more of the foregoing and / or following embodiments, the first side member has a first folding member, the second side member has a second folding member, and the bracket assembly can be inserted by snap fit between an intermediate tab extending from the top member, a first notch in the first folding member of the first side member, and a second notch in the second folding member of the second side member to hold the bracket assembly against the top member of the frame.

[0024] In some embodiments, alone or in combination with any one or more of the foregoing and / or following embodiments, the first bracket member has a first side portion that can be positioned on a first post of adjacent vertical posts, and a first fastener passes through the first side portion and through the first post to connect the first bracket member to the first post. The second bracket member has a second side portion that can be positioned on a second post of adjacent vertical posts, and a second fastener passes through the second side portion and through the second post to connect the second bracket member to the second post.

[0025] In some embodiments, alone or in combination with any one or more of the foregoing and / or following embodiments, the mounting plate is fitted into one or more of a plurality of hooks to maintain the mounting plate connected to the first side member and the second side member when a first fastener passes through the mounting plate and the first side member and a second fastener passes through the mounting plate and the second side member to connect the mounting plate to the frame.

[0026] In some embodiments, alone or in combination with any one or more of the foregoing and / or following embodiments, the mounting plate is a first mounting plate connected to an electrical box that is a first electrical box. The frame can be connected to a second mounting plate such that the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are connected to the frame in a side-by-side configuration, and the second mounting plate is connected to a second electrical box such that the second electrical box is rotated 90 degrees relative to the second mounting plate compared to the first mounting plate connected to the first electrical box.

[0027] In some embodiments, alone or in combination with any one or more of the foregoing and / or following embodiments, to connect the second mounting plate to the first side member or the second side member, each of a plurality of bending members of the second mounting plate is inserted into one of a plurality of holes passing through the first folding member of the first side member or one of a plurality of holes passing through the second folding member of the second side member, and a fastener is inserted through the second mounting plate and the first side member or the second side member.

[0028] Those skilled in the art will recognize and understand the above and other features and advantages of the present disclosure in accordance with the following detailed description, the drawings, and the appended claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 is a front view of a ground mounting bracket according to the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 2A is Figure 1 a left side view of

[0031] Figure 2B is Figure 1 a right side view of

[0032] Figure 3A is Figure 1 a top view of

[0033] Figure 3B is Figure 1 a top perspective view of

[0034] Figure 4 is Figure 1 a rear perspective view of

[0035] Figure 5 is connectable to Figure 1 a front perspective view of a mounting plate of a ground mounting bracket

[0036] Figure 6 is Figure 5 a rear perspective view of

[0037] Figure 7 is a front perspective view of a ground mounting bracket Figure 1 connected between two columns and a track, Figure 5 the mounting plate of Figure 1 is connected to the ground mounting bracket at a first position, and Figure 5 the mounting plate of

[0038] Figure 8 is Figure 7 a rear perspective view of

[0039] Figure 9 is Figure 7 a partial rear perspective view of

[0040] Figure 10 is a front perspective view of a ground mounting bracket Figure 1 connected between two columns and a track, Figure 5 the mounting plate of Figure 1 is the first mounting plate of the ground mounting bracket connected to the ground mounting bracket at a first position, the first mounting plate is connected to an electrical box as a first electrical box, a second mounting plate identical to the first mounting plate is connected to a second electrical box identical to the first electrical box, and the second mounting plate is connected to the ground mounting bracket in a configuration side - by - side with the first mounting plate.

[0041] Figure 11Yes Figure 10 Partial rear perspective view of

[0042] Figure 12 is connected to one of the track and two upright columns Figure 1 Front perspective view of the ground mounting bracket of Detailed implementation mode

[0043] Referring to the accompanying drawings, especially Figure 1 , an exemplary embodiment of a ground mounting bracket according to the present disclosure is shown and generally denoted by reference numeral 10. Advantageously, the ground mounting bracket 10 is provided with a detachable adjustable bracket. The bracket snaps into position at the top of the ground mounting bracket 10 and is fully adjustable. The bracket can extend to an adjacent vertical column, thereby allowing it to fully secure the assembly and stop movement. The integrated adjustable bracket is made of two channel members, namely a first bracket member 11 and a second bracket member 13. The smaller channel of the second bracket member 13 is inserted into the outer channel of the first bracket member 11, thus having a very sturdy adjustable assembly. The fact that the bracket snaps into position at the top of the ground mounting bracket 10 makes it free from manual installation.

[0044] Refer to Figure 1 , the ground mounting bracket 10 has a frame 12 formed by a top member 14, which is opposite to a bottom member 16 and they are connected by a first side member 18 and a second side member 20. The frame 12 surrounds an opening 22. The frame 12 has a first collapsible tab 24 formed in the top member 14. The first collapsible tab 24 has a free end 26 opposite to an end 28 connected to the rest of the frame 12. A hole 27 passes through the first collapsible tab 24. The first collapsible tab 24 can be folded outwards in a first direction. The frame 12 has a second collapsible tab 30 formed in the top member 14. The second collapsible tab 30 has a free end 32 opposite to an end 34 connected to the rest of the frame 12. A hole 31 passes through the second collapsible tab 30. The second collapsible tab 30 can be folded outwards in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The frame 12 has a hole 33 passing through the top member 14. As Figure 2A shown, the frame 12 has an intermediate tab 35, which bends outwards on the first side 36 of the ground mounting bracket 10. A cable support 38 extends from the top member 14. As Figure 3A shown, the cable support 38 has a slot 39a between tabs 39b to receive a cable.

[0045] Return to reference Figure 1, the frame 12 has an inverted U-shaped baffle 40 formed in the bottom member 16. The frame 12 has a collapsible strip 41 formed in the bottom member 16, which has a free end extending into the inverted U-shaped baffle 40 and a connecting end opposite to the free end connected to the bottom member 16. The breakable member 43 extends from the bottom member 16 into the opening 22 and is connected to the first support member 11. The breakable member 47 extends from the bottom member 16 into the opening 22 and is connected to the second support member 13. The frame 12 has holes 53, 55 passing through the bottom member 16. As Figure 2A shown, the frame 12 has a track support 42, which is connected to the bottom member 16 and folds outwardly on the first side 36 of the ground mounting frame 10.

[0046] Return reference Figure 1 , the frame 12 has a first hook 44 at a first height, a second hook 46 at a second height lower than the first height, and a third hook 48 extending from the first side member 18 at a third height lower than the second height. The first side member 18 has a mark 49, which indicates the height of each of the first hook 44, the second hook 46, and the third hook 48. The first support member 50 extends from the first side member 18 into the opening 22. The breakable member 51 extends from the first side member 18 into the opening 22 and is connected to the first support member 11. Holes 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 67, 68, 70 pass through the first side member 18. As Figure 2A shown, the first folding member 74 extends from the first side member 18 to the first side 36 of the ground mounting frame 10. The first folding member 74 has a first cutout 76 adjacent to the top member 14. The frame 12 has holes 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88 passing through the first folding member 74. As Figure 3A shown, the first folding member 74 has a J-shaped configuration.

[0047] Back to Figure 1 , the frame 12 has a fourth hook 90 at a first height, a fifth hook 92 at a second height, and a sixth hook 94 extending outwardly from the second side member 20 at a third height from the second surface 37 of the frame 12. The second side member 20 has a mark 95, which indicates the height of each of the fourth hook 90, the fifth hook 92, and the sixth hook 94. The second support member 96 extends from the second side member 20 into the opening 22. The breakable member 98 extends from the second side member 20 into the opening 22 and is connected to the second support member 13. Holes 100, 102, 104, 105, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118 pass through the second side member 20. As Figure 2BAs shown, the second folding member 122 extends from the second side member 20 to the first side 36 of the ground mounting frame 10. The second folding member 122 has a second cutout 124 adjacent to the top member 14. The frame 12 has holes 126, 128, 130, 132, 134, 136 passing through the second folding member 122. As shown in FIG. 3, the second folding member 122 has a J-shaped configuration.

[0048] The first support member 11 and the second support member 13 are made of two channel-shaped members. The first support member 11 has a flat side portion 138 and a sliding portion 142 having a flat section and folded on opposite sides that bend outwardly and inwardly to form a C-shaped configuration, thereby forming a first channel. The first support member 11 has a hole 140 passing through the side portion 138 and the sliding portion 142. The second support member 13 has a flat side portion 144 and a sliding portion 146 having a flat section and folded on opposite sides that bend outwardly and inwardly to form a C-shaped configuration, thereby forming a second channel smaller than the first channel. The second support member 13 has a hole 148 passing through the side portion 144 and the sliding portion 146.

[0049] Referring Figure 3B , the ground mounting frame 10 can be manufactured from a cut flat plate, and then punches are applied to the first support member 11 and the second support member 13 to form a C-shaped configuration for each of the sliding portion 142 of the first support member 11 and the sliding portion 146 of the second support member 13. The C-shaped configurations of the sliding portion 142 of the first support member 11 and the sliding portion 146 of the second support member 13 have a width greater than the base portions of each of the sliding portion 142 of the first support member 11 and the sliding portion 146 of the second support member 13 that respectively have holes 140 and 148 in the opening portions of the C-shaped configurations, thereby allowing the punches to be retracted after forming the C-shaped configurations. The flat plate is cut such that all parts of the ground mounting frame 10 are connected, and the C-shaped configurations of the sliding portion 142 of the first support member 11 and the sliding portion 146 of the second support member 13 have a width greater than the portions of each of the sliding portion 142 of the first support member 11 and the sliding portion 146 of the second support member 13 that respectively have holes 140 and 148 in the opening portions of the C-shaped configurations, which allows for easier machining and does not waste materials.

[0050] Return reference Figure 1 , the first support member 50 has a U-shaped member 150 extending into the opening 22 and a bendable member 152 extending from an intermediate section of the U-shaped member 150 toward the first side member 18. The second support member 96 has a U-shaped member 154 extending into the opening 22 and a bendable member 156 extending from an intermediate section of the U-shaped member 154 toward the second side member 20. Referring Figure 4, the U-shaped member 150 of the first support member 50 and the U-shaped member 154 of the second support member 96 bend outward from the first side 36 of the frame 12 to a first depth. The bendable members 152 of the first support member 50 and the bendable members 156 of the second support member 96 can be further bent outward away from the first side 36 of the frame 12 to a second depth greater than the first depth. As Figure 1 shown, the bendable member 152 of the first support member 50 has a first section 158, and the bendable member 156 of the second support member 96 has a second section 160. The first section 158 can be bent along line 159 such that the bendable member 152 has a third depth that is less than the second depth but greater than the first depth. Similarly, the second section 160 can be bent along line 161 such that the bendable member 156 has the third depth. Bending the first section 158 of the bendable element 152 and the second section 160 of the bendable element 156 increases the strength of the bendable element 152 and the bendable element 156, respectively. The first depth is, for example, 2.5 inches, the second depth is, for example, 6 inches, and the third depth is, for example, 5 inches.

[0051] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6, the mounting plate 500 can be connected to the ground mounting frame 10. The mounting plate 500 has a plate body 502. A central opening 504 passes through the plate body 502. Mounting holes 506, 508, 510, 512, 514 pass through the plate body 502. Mounting grooves 516, 518, 520 are formed in the plate body 502. The mounting holes 506, 508, 510, 512, 514 and the mounting grooves 516, 518, 520 receive fasteners, such as screws, to connect the mounting plate 500 to electrical boxes of various sizes and / or mudrings of various sizes. The mounting plate 500 forms a ridge 522 around the plate body 502. The mounting plate 500 has tabs 524, 526 extending from a first side and bending members 528, 530 between the tabs 524, 526. The tabs 524, 526 each have holes 525, 527 respectively. The bending members 528, 530 bend outwardly and away from the plate body 502. The mounting plate 500 has tabs 532, 534 extending from a second side opposite the first side and bending members 536, 538 between the tabs 532, 534. The tabs 532, 534 each have holes 533, 535 respectively. The bending members 536, 538 bend outwardly and away from the plate body 502. The mounting plate 500 has an extension portion 540 extending from a third side between the first side and the second side. The extension portion 540 has holes 542, 544 and a notch 546. The extension portion 540 has a first portion 541 above the notch 546 and a second portion 543 below the notch 546. The mounting plate 500 has an extension portion 548 extending from a fourth side opposite the third side. The extension portion 548 has holes 550, 552 and a notch 554. The extension portion 548 has a first portion 551 above the notch 554 and a second portion 551 below the notch 554.

[0052] Reference Figure 1 , the user breaks the frangible members 43 and 51 to disconnect the first support member 11 from the remainder of the ground mounting frame 10, and breaks the frangible members 47 and 98 to disconnect the second support member 13 from the remainder of the ground mounting frame 10. Reference Figure 7 , the second support member 13 is inserted into the first support member 11, thereby allowing the first support member 11 and the second support member 13 to slide relative to each other as a support assembly. Thus, the smaller channel of the second support member 13 is inserted into the outer channel of the first support member 11, resulting in a very sturdy adjustable support assembly. Reference Figure 7 And Figure 8 , the first support member 11 and the second support member 13 can extend to adjacent vertical columns 700, 702 respectively, allowing the ground mounting frame 10 to securely attach the mounting plate 500 connected to the electrical box 704 to the adjacent vertical columns 700, 702 and the track 706 to stop movement.

[0053] Reference Figure 9 Figure 9 , the bracket assembly of the second bracket member 13 inserted into the first bracket member 11 is inserted between the intermediate tab 35, the notch 76 of the first folding member 74 and the notch 124 of the second folding member 122 by snap fit to hold the bracket assembly of the first bracket member 11 and the second bracket member 13 against the top member 14 of the frame 12. Reference Figure 7 Figure 7 , the bracket assembly of the second bracket member 13 inserted into the first bracket member 11 has an adjustable length L. According to the distance between adjacent vertical columns 700, 702 and the desired position of the ground mounting bracket 10, the first bracket member 11 and the second bracket member 13 slide relative to each other to have the desired length L. Reference Figure 9 Figure 9 , according to the length L, the first bracket member 11 and / or the second bracket member 13 are assembled in the notch 76 of the first folding member 74, the first bracket member 11 and / or the second bracket member 13 are assembled adjacent to the intermediate tab 35, and the first bracket member 11 and / or the second bracket member 13 are assembled in the notch 124 of the second folding member 122. For Figure 9 Figure 9 the length shown, the first bracket member 11 is in the notch 76 of the first folding member 74, the second bracket member 13 is in the notch 124 of the second folding member 122, and both the first bracket member 11 and the second bracket member 13 are adjacent to the intermediate tab 35. Reference Figure 7 Figure 7 , a fastener (such as a screw) can pass through the hole 33 in the top member 14 and the hole 140 and / or hole 148 of the first bracket member 11 and / or the second bracket member 13 to maintain the position of the top member 14 relative to the first bracket member 11 and / or the second bracket member 13. Thus, when the fastener is inserted through the first bracket member 11 and the column 700 and the fastener is inserted through the second bracket member 13 and the column 702, the bracket assembly snaps into place at the top of the ground mounting bracket 10, thereby allowing for a hands-free installation. The shape of the first notch 76 is complementary to the cross-section of the first bracket member 11, and the shape of the second notch 124 is complementary to the cross-section of the second bracket member 13, so that when the fastener is inserted through the first bracket member 11 and the column 700, and the fastener is inserted through the second bracket member 13 and the column 702, the bracket assembly of the second bracket member 13 inserted into the first bracket member 11 is held in position between the first folding member 74, the second folding member 122 and the intermediate tab 35.

[0054] Still referring to Figure 7, the side portion 138 of the first support member 11 is positioned on the column 700, and a fastener (such as a screw) can pass through another hole 140 in the side portion 138 and through the column 700 to connect the first support member 11 to the column 700. The side portion 144 of the second support member 13 is positioned on the column 702, and a fastener (such as a screw) can pass through a hole 148 in the side portion 144 and through the column 702 to connect the second support member 13 to the column 702. To connect the bottom member 16 of the frame 12 to the outer surface of the track 706, the track support 42 extends under the track 706, and a fastener (such as a screw) can pass through the hole 53 and the track 706, and another fastener can pass through the hole 55 and the track 706 to connect the bottom member 16 of the frame 12 to the track 706. The collapsible strip 41 folds down away from the second surface 37 of the frame 12 and can be placed under the drywall to indicate the location of the electrical box connected to the floor mount 10. Alternatively, to connect the bottom member 16 of the frame 12 to the inner surface of the track 706, the U-shaped sidewall 708 of the track 706 is fitted between the U-shaped baffle 40 and the bottom member 16, and a fastener (such as a screw) can pass through the hole 53 and the track 706, and another fastener can pass through the hole 55 and the track 706 to connect the bottom member 16 of the frame 12 to the track 706. Another option is that the bottom member 16 is connected to or rests on the ground. The U-shaped member 150 of the first support member 50 and the U-shaped member 154 of the second support member 96 bend outward from the first side 36 of the frame 12 to a first depth, a second depth, or a third depth so as to be positioned against the drywall providing support. The cable support 38 extends above the support assembly of the second support member 13 inserted into the first support member 11 to receive the cable in the slot 39a between the tabs 39b.

[0055] Still referring to Figure 7 , the mounting plate 500 is connected to the electrical box 704 by one or more fasteners (such as screws), each of which passes through the electrical box 704 and one of the mounting holes 506, 508, 510, 512, 514 and / or the mounting grooves 516, 518, 520. The leveling ring 710 can also be connected to the mounting plate 500 by one or more fasteners (such as screws), each of which passes through the leveling ring 710 and one of the mounting holes 506, 508, 510, 512, 514 and / or the mounting grooves 516, 518, 520. As Figure 7As shown, screw 712 passes through mounting hole 508 and hole 714 in leveling ring 710, and another screw 716 passes through groove 518 and hole 718 in leveling ring 710. The first part 541 of mounting plate 500 is fitted in first hook 44, and the first part 551 of extension part 548 is fitted in fourth hook 90, such that a fastener (e.g., a screw) passes through hole 542 in mounting plate 500 and hole 54 in first side member 18, and a fastener (e.g., a screw) passes through hole 544 in mounting plate 500 and hole 56 in first side member 18, and a fastener (e.g., a screw) passes through hole 550 in mounting plate 500 and hole 102 in second side member 20, and a fastener (e.g., a screw) passes through hole 552 in mounting plate 500 and hole 104 in second side member 20 to connect electrical box 704 at the top height. Alternatively, the first part 541 of mounting plate 500 is fitted in second hook 46, and the first part 551 of mounting plate 500 is fitted in fifth hook 92, such that a fastener (e.g., a screw) passes through hole 542 in mounting plate 500 and the hole in first side member 18, and a fastener (e.g., a screw) passes through hole 542 in mounting plate 500 and the hole in first side member 18, and a fastener (e.g., a screw) passes through hole 550 in mounting plate 500 and the hole in second side member 20, and a fastener (e.g., a screw) passes through hole 552 in mounting plate 500 and the hole in second side member 20 to connect electrical box 704 at an intermediate height below the top height. Another option is that the first part 541 of mounting plate 500 is fitted in third hook 48, and the first part 551 of mounting plate 500 is fitted in sixth hook 94, and a fastener (e.g., a screw) passes through hole 542 in mounting plate 500 and the hole in first side member 18, and a fastener (e.g., a screw) passes through hole 542 in mounting plate 500 and the hole in first side member 18, and a fastener (e.g., a screw) passes through hole 550 in mounting plate 500 and the hole in second side member 20, and a fastener (e.g., a screw) passes through hole 552 in mounting plate 500 and the hole in second side member 20 to connect electrical box 704 at a bottom height below the top height and the intermediate height. The floor mounting bracket 10 can be modified to have hooks and holes at different heights to connect mounting plate 500 at other heights. Drywall can be placed on opposite sides of adjacent uprights 700, 702.

[0056] Reference Figure 10, the second mounting plate 1000 can be connected to the frame 12 of the ground mounting bracket 10 in a configuration side-by-side with the mounting plate 500. The mounting plate 1000 is the same as the mounting plate 500 and is connected to a second electrical box 1002 that is the same as the electrical box 704. Therefore, the same reference numerals will be used for the same features. The mounting plate 1000 is connected to the second electrical box 1002 such that the second electrical box 1002 is rotated 90 degrees relative to the mounting plate 1000 compared to the mounting plate 500 connected to the electrical box 704. The mounting plate 1000 is connected to the second electrical box 1002 by one or more fasteners (such as screws), each fastener passing through one of the mounting holes 506, 508, 510, 512, 514 and / or the mounting grooves 516, 518, 520 of the second electrical box 1002 and the mounting plate 1000. The mounting plate 1000 is connected to the second leveling ring 1004 such that the mounting plate 1000 is rotated 90 degrees relative to the second leveling ring 1004 compared to the mounting plate 500 connected to the leveling ring 710. The mounting plate 1000 is connected to the second leveling ring 1004 by fasteners (such as screws) passing through the hole 1006 of the second leveling ring 1004 and the groove 510 or hole 512 of the mounting plate 1000 and fasteners (such as screws) passing through the groove 1008 of the second leveling ring 1004 and the hole 510 or hole 512 (depending on the orientation of the second leveling ring 1004 relative to the mounting plate 1000) of the mounting plate 1000. In Figure 10 In the configuration shown, the mounting plate 1000 is connected to the second leveling ring 1004 by fasteners passing through the hole 1006 of the second leveling ring 1004 and the hole 510 of the mounting plate 1000 and fasteners passing through the hole 1008 of the second leveling ring 1004 and the hole 512 of the mounting plate 1000.

[0057] Reference Figure 11 , to connect the mounting plate 1000 to the second side member 20 of the ground mounting bracket 10 at the top height, the bending member 536 is inserted into the hole 126 of the second folding piece 122 passing through the second side member 20, and the bending member 538 is inserted into the hole 128 of the second folding piece 122 passing through the second side member 20. Alternatively, the bending member 530 is inserted into the hole 126 of the second folding piece 122 passing through the second side member 20, and the bending member 528 is inserted into the hole 128 of the second folding piece 122 passing through the second side member 20. Referring to Figure 10 , the mounting plate 1000 is connected to the second side member 20 of the ground mounting bracket 10 by fasteners (such as screws) passing through the hole 533 of the tab 532 and the hole 100 of the side member 20 and fasteners (such as screws) passing through the hole 535 of the tab 534 and the hole 106 of the second side member 20, as Figure 10As shown. Alternatively, the mounting plate 1000 is connected to the second side member 20 of the ground mounting frame 10 by fasteners (such as screws) passing through the holes 527 of the tabs 526 and through the holes 100 of the side member 20, and fasteners (such as screws) passing through the holes 525 of the tabs 524 and through the holes 106 of the side member 20.

[0058] The mounting plate 1000 can be connected to the frame 12 of the ground mounting frame 10 in a side-by-side configuration, where the mounting plate 500 is at a middle height. The bending member 536 is inserted into the hole 130 of the second folding member 122 passing through the second side member 20, and the bending member 538 is inserted into the hole 132 of the second folding member 122 passing through the second side member 20. Alternatively, the bending member 530 is inserted into the hole 130 of the second folding member 122 passing through the second side member 20, and the bending member 528 is inserted into the hole 132 of the second folding member 122 passing through the second side member 20. Return reference Figure 10 , the mounting plate 1000 is connected to the second side member 20 of the ground mounting frame 10 by fasteners (such as screws) passing through the holes 533 of the tabs 532 and through the holes of the side member 20, and fasteners (such as screws) passing through the holes 535 of the tabs 534 and through the holes of the second side member 20. Alternatively, the mounting plate 1000 is connected to the second side member 20 of the ground mounting frame 10 by fasteners (such as screws) passing through the holes 527 of the tabs 526 and through the holes of the side member 20, and fasteners (such as screws) passing through the holes 525 of the tabs 524 and through the holes of the side member 20.

[0059] The mounting plate 1000 can be connected to the frame 12 of the ground mounting frame 10 in a side-by-side configuration, where the mounting plate 500 is at the bottom height. The bending member 536 is inserted into the hole 134 of the second folding member 122 passing through the second side member 20, and the bending member 538 is inserted into the hole 138 of the second folding member 122 passing through the second side member 20. Alternatively, the bending member 530 is inserted into the hole 134 of the second folding member 122 passing through the second side member 20, and the bending member 528 is inserted into the hole 138 of the second folding member 122 passing through the second side member 20. The mounting plate 1000 is connected to the second side member 20 of the ground mounting frame 10 by fasteners (such as screws) passing through the holes 533 of the tabs 532 and through the holes of the side member 20, and fasteners (such as screws) passing through the holes 535 of the tabs 534 and through the holes of the side member 20. Alternatively, the mounting plate 1000 is connected to the second side member 20 of the ground mounting frame 10 by fasteners (such as screws) passing through the holes 527 of the tabs 526 and through the holes of the side member 20, and fasteners (such as screws) passing through the holes 525 of the tabs 524 and through the holes of the side member 20.

[0060] The mounting plate 1000 can also be connected to the frame 12 of the ground mounting frame 10 in a side-by-side configuration, where the mounting plate 500 is located between the upright 700 and the mounting plate 500 on the opposite sides. To connect the mounting plate 1000 to the first side member 18 of the ground mounting frame 10 at the top height, the bending member 528 is inserted into the hole 78 of the first folding piece 74 passing through the first side member 18, and the bending member 530 is inserted into the hole 80 of the first folding piece 74 passing through the first side member 18. Alternatively, the bending member 538 is inserted into the hole 78 of the first folding piece 74 passing through the first side member 18, and the bending member 536 is inserted into the hole 80 of the first folding piece 74 passing through the first side member 18. The mounting plate 1000 is connected to the first side member 18 of the ground mounting frame 10 by fasteners (such as screws) passing through the hole 525 of the tab 524 and through the hole 52 of the first side member 18, and fasteners (such as screws) passing through the hole 527 of the tab 526 and through the hole 60 of the first side member 18. Alternatively, the mounting plate 1000 is connected to the first side member 18 by fasteners (such as screws) passing through the hole 535 of the tab 534 and through the hole 52 of the first side member 18, and fasteners (such as screws) passing through the hole 533 of the tab 532 and through the hole 60 of the first side member 18.

[0061] To connect the mounting plate 1000 to the first side member 18 of the ground mounting frame 10 at the intermediate height, the bending member 528 is inserted into the hole 82 of the first folding piece 74 passing through the first side member 18, and the bending member 530 is inserted into the hole 84 of the first folding piece 74 passing through the first side member 18. Alternatively, the bending member 538 is inserted into the hole 82 of the first folding piece 74 passing through the first side member 18, and the bending member 536 is inserted into the hole 84 of the first folding piece 74 passing through the first side member 18. The mounting plate 1000 is connected to the first side member 18 of the ground mounting frame 10 by fasteners (such as screws) passing through the hole 525 of the tab 524 and through the hole of the first side member 18, and fasteners (such as screws) passing through the hole 527 of the tab 526 and through the hole of the first side member 18. Alternatively, the mounting plate 1000 is connected to the first side member 18 by fasteners (such as screws) passing through the hole 535 of the tab 534 and through the hole of the first side member 18, and fasteners (such as screws) passing through the hole 533 of the tab 532 and through the hole of the first side member 18.

[0062] To connect the mounting plate 1000 to the first side member 18 of the ground mounting frame 10 at the bottom height, the bending member 528 is inserted into the hole 86 of the first folding member 74 passing through the first side member 18, and the bending member 530 is inserted into the hole 88 of the first folding member 74 passing through the first side member 18. Alternatively, the bending member 538 is inserted into the hole 86 of the first folding member 74 passing through the first side member 18, and the bending member 536 is inserted into the hole 88 of the first folding member 74 passing through the first side member 18. The mounting plate 1000 is connected to the first side member 18 of the ground mounting frame 10 by fasteners (such as screws) passing through the hole 525 of the tab 524 and through the hole of the first side member 18, and fasteners (such as screws) passing through the hole 527 of the tab 526 and through the hole of the first side member 18. Alternatively, the mounting plate 1000 is connected to the first side member 18 by fasteners (such as screws) passing through the hole 535 of the tab 534 and through the hole of the first side member 18, and fasteners (such as screws) passing through the hole 533 of the tab 532 and through the hole of the first side member 18.

[0063] Reference Figure 12 , the ground mounting frame 10 can be connected to the adjacent column 702 without using the bracket assembly of the second bracket member 13 inserted into the first bracket member 11. The bottom member 16 of the frame 12 is connected to the outer surface or the inner surface of the track 706, as referenced herein Figure 7 described. The second foldable tab 30 can be folded outward in the second direction around the end 34 so as to be positioned on the column 702. Fasteners (such as screws) passing through one of the holes 31 passing through the second foldable tab 30 and through the column 702 connect the second foldable tab 30 to the column 702. Alternatively, by connecting the bottom member 16 of the frame 12 to the outer surface or the inner surface of the track 706, the ground mounting frame 10 can be connected to the adjacent column 700, as referenced herein Figure 7 described, and the first foldable tab 24 can be folded outward in the first direction around the end 28 so as to be positioned on the column 700. Fasteners (such as screws) passing through one of the holes 27 passing through the first foldable tab 24 and through the column 700 connect the first foldable tab 24 to the column 700. The first bracket member 11 and the second bracket member 13 can remain connected to the frame 12, as Figure 12 shown.

[0064] Advantageously, the ground mounting frame 10 is provided with a detachable adjustable bracket which includes a first bracket member 11 and a second bracket member 13. The bracket including the first bracket member 11 and the second bracket member 13 is snapped in a position adjacent to the top member 14 of the ground mounting frame 10 and it is fully adjustable. The bracket including the first bracket member 11 and the second bracket member 13 can extend to adjacent vertical columns 700, 702, allowing the bracket to firmly fix the ground mounting frame 10 and stop moving. The integrated adjustable bracket is made of two channel members, namely the first bracket member 11 and the second bracket member 13. The smaller channel of the second bracket member 13 is inserted into the outer channel of the first bracket member 11, thus having a very strong adjustable assembly. The fact that the bracket including the first bracket member 11 and the second bracket member 13 is snapped in a position adjacent to the top member 14 of the ground mounting frame 10 exempts it from manual installation.

[0065] Thus, the ground mounting frame 10 can mount the electrical box between the columns at a specific height. The ground mounting frame 10 can be attached to the ground and fixed at the top. The ground mounting frame 10 allows the position of the electrical box to be variable when connected to the ground mounting frame 10.

[0066] It should also be noted that terms such as "first", "second", "third", "upper", "lower", etc. may be used herein to modify various elements. Unless specifically stated otherwise, these modifiers do not imply a spatial, sequential or hierarchical order of the elements being modified.

[0067] Although the present disclosure has been described with reference to one or more illustrative embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes can be made and equivalents can replace its elements without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Additionally, many modifications can be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the substantial scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the present disclosure is not limited to the particular embodiments disclosed as the expected best mode, but rather the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.

[0068] Parts List

[0069] Ground mounting frame 10 First hook 44 Sliding part 146

[0070] First bracket member 11 Second hook 46 Hole 148

[0071] Second bracket member 13 Breakable member 47 U-shaped member 150

[0072] Frame 12 Third hook 48 Flexible member 152

[0073] Top member 14 Marker 49 U-shaped member 154

[0074] Bottom member 16 First support member 50 Flexible member 156

[0075] First side member 18 Breakable member 51 First section 158

[0076] Second side member 20 Holes 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 67, 68, 70 Second section 160

[0077] Opening 22 Mounting plate 500

[0078] First foldable tab 24 Holes 53, 55 Plate body 502

[0079] Free end 26 First folding member 74 Central opening 504

[0080] Hole 27 First cut 76 Mounting holes 506, 508, 510, 512, 514 End 28 Holes 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88

[0081] Second foldable tab 30 Fourth hook 90 Mounting grooves 516, 518, 520 Hole 31 Fifth hook 92 Ridge 522

[0082] Free end 32 Sixth hook 94 Tabs 524, 526

[0083] Hole 33 Second support member 96 Holes 525, 527

[0084] End 34 Breakable member 98 Bending members 528, 530

[0085] Intermediate tab 35 Holes 100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118 Tabs 532, 534

[0086] First side 36 Holes 533, 535

[0087] Second surface 37 Second folding member 122 Bending members 536, 538

[0088] Cable support 38 Second cut 124 Extension part 540

[0089] Slot 39a Holes 126, 128, 130, 132, 134, 136 First part 541

[0090] Tab 39b Second part 543

[0091] Inverted U-shaped baffle 40 Side part 138 Holes 542, 544

[0092] Foldable strip 41 Sliding part 142 Cut 546

[0093] Track support 42 Side part 144

[0094] Breakable member 43

[0095] Extension part 548

[0096] Holes 550, 552

[0097] First part 551

[0098] Second part 551

[0099] Cut 554

[0100] Upper cut 554 and lower cut 554

[0101] Vertical columns 700, 702

[0102] Electrical box 704

[0103] Track 706

[0104] Length L

[0105] Side wall 708

[0106] Leveling ring 710

[0107] Screw 712

[0108] Hole 714

[0109] Screw 716

[0110] Hole 718

[0111] Second mounting plate 1000

[0112] Second electrical box 1002

[0113] Second leveling ring 1004

[0114] Hole 1006

[0115] Groove 1008

Claims

1. A ground mounting bracket connectable to an electrical box, comprising: a frame connectable to the electrical box to support the electrical box on the ground; and a bracket removably connectable to the frame, the bracket being connectable to the frame to extend to an adjacent vertical column.

2. The ground mounting bracket according to claim 1, wherein, the bracket has an adjustable length.

3. The ground mounting bracket according to claim 1, wherein, the frame has a top member opposite to a bottom member, and the bottom member and the top member are connected by a first side member and a second side member to surround an opening.

4. The ground mounting bracket according to claim 3, wherein, the frame has a first foldable tab that can be folded outwards in a first direction and is formed in the top member, the first foldable tab having a first free end opposite to a first end connected to the frame, wherein the frame has a second foldable tab that can be folded outwards in a second direction opposite to the first direction and is formed in the top member, the second foldable tab having a second free end opposite to a second end connected to the frame, and wherein the first foldable tab and the second foldable tab can each be connected to one of the adjacent vertical columns to use the ground mounting bracket without using the bracket.

5. The ground mounting bracket according to claim 3, wherein, the frame has an intermediate tab that bends outwards from the top member and is located on a first side of the ground mounting bracket.

6. The ground mounting bracket according to claim 5, further comprising a cable support extending from the top member and having a plurality of slots between a plurality of tabs to receive cables.

7. The ground mounting bracket according to claim 3, wherein, the bottom member is connected to a track, and wherein the track is connected to the adjacent vertical column.

8. The ground mounting bracket according to claim 3, wherein, the first side member and the second side member each have a plurality of hooks at different heights.

9. The ground mounting bracket according to claim 8, wherein, the first side member has a first folding member with a first plurality of holes, and the second side member has a second folding member with a second plurality of holes.

10. The ground mounting bracket according to claim 5, wherein, the bracket is a bracket assembly having a first bracket member and a second bracket member made of two channel members.

11. The ground mounting bracket according to claim 12, wherein, the first bracket member has a flat first side portion and a first sliding portion, the first sliding portion having a flat section and folding on opposite sides that bend outwards and inwards to form a C-shaped configuration, thereby forming a first channel, the second bracket member has a flat second side portion and a second sliding portion, the second sliding portion having a flat section and folding on opposite sides that bend outwards and inwards to form a C-shaped configuration, thereby forming a second channel, the second channel being smaller than the first channel.

12. The ground mounting frame according to claim 11, wherein, the ground mounting frame is a cut flat plate, and then a punch is applied to the first support member and the second support member to form a C-shaped shape for each of the first sliding portion and the second sliding portion.

13. The ground mounting frame according to claim 11, wherein, the C-shaped shape of each of the first sliding portion and the second sliding portion has a width greater than the width of the base portion of each of the first sliding portion and the second sliding portion in the opening portion of the C-shaped shape, thereby allowing the punch to be retracted after the C-shaped shape is formed.

14. The ground mounting frame according to claim 3, wherein, each of the first side member and the second side member has a support member, and wherein each support member has a U-shaped member extending into the opening and a bendable member extending from an intermediate section of the U-shaped member, such that each U-shaped member is bent outwardly to a first depth, and each bendable member is further bent outwardly to a second depth greater than the first depth.

15. The ground mounting frame according to claim 9, further comprising a mounting plate connectable to the electrical box and the frame, wherein, the mounting plate has a plate body having a central opening passing through the plate body, a plurality of mounting holes and / or grooves passing through the plate body, a plurality of tabs and a plurality of bending members extending from a first side and a second side opposite the first side of the plate body, and an extension portion extending from a third side between the first side and the second side.

16. The ground mounting frame according to claim 10, wherein, the second support member is inserted into the first support member, thereby allowing the first support member and the second support member to slide relative to each other as a support assembly, and wherein the first support member and the second support member slide relative to each other to adjust the length of the support assembly.

17. The ground mounting frame according to claim 16, wherein, the first side member has a first folding member, and the second side member has a second folding member, wherein the support assembly can be inserted by snap fit between an intermediate tab extending from the top member, a first cutout in the first folding member of the first side member, and a second cutout in the second folding member of the second side member to hold the support assembly against the top member of the frame.

18. The ground mounting frame according to claim 17, wherein, the first support member has a first side portion positionable on a first column of the adjacent vertical columns, and a first fastener passes through the first side portion and through the first column to connect the first support member to the first column, the second support member has a second side portion positionable on a second column of the adjacent vertical columns, and a second fastener passes through the second side portion and through the second column to connect the second support member to the second column.

19. The ground mounting frame according to claim 15, wherein, The mounting plate is assembled in one or more of the plurality of hooks such that when a first fastener passes through the mounting plate and the first side member and a second fastener passes through the mounting plate and the second side member to connect the mounting plate to the frame, the mounting plate connected to the first side member and the second side member is maintained.

20. The ground mounting frame according to claim 19, wherein, the mounting plate is a first mounting plate connected to the electrical box serving as a first electrical box, wherein the frame can be connected to a second mounting plate such that the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are connected to the frame in a side-by-side configuration, and wherein the second mounting plate is connected to a second electrical box such that the second electrical box is rotated 90 degrees relative to the second mounting plate compared to the first mounting plate connected to the first electrical box.

21. The ground mounting frame according to claim 20, wherein, in order to connect the second mounting plate to the first side member or the second side member, each of the plurality of bending members of the second mounting plate is inserted into one of the plurality of holes of a first folding member passing through the first side member or one of the plurality of holes of a second folding member passing through the second side member, and a fastener is inserted through the second mounting plate and the first side member or the second side member.

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