Recessed Electrical Box Assembly for Home Entertainment Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical box assemblies for high and low voltage devices fail to effectively manage the complex connections and cables of modern entertainment systems, leaving high voltage connectors exposed to damage from household hazards.
Innovation Solution
A recessed electrical box assembly with integral high voltage and low voltage connection points, featuring a box member and frame member design that allows for secure mounting within a wall, isolating high voltage components and protecting low voltage connectors from contact with household items.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If electrical components are mounted flush with the wall, then the installation is simple and components are easily accessible, but the connectors are exposed to damage from household hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical box is nested within a recessed cavity in the wall, creating a protective enclosure that shields connectors from external hazards while maintaining accessibility through the recessed opening
2Ease of repair
If multiple separate electrical boxes are installed for high voltage and low voltage components, then each component can be independently accessed and maintained, but the installation complexity increases and more wall space is required
Solution Approach 1:
High voltage and low voltage components are merged into a single integrated electrical box assembly, reducing installation complexity and wall space requirements while maintaining internal separation for independent access and maintenance
3Volume of moving object
If high voltage and low voltage components are housed together in the same electrical box, then the installation space is reduced and the assembly is more compact, but electrical isolation and safety requirements become more challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical box is segmented into distinct high voltage and low voltage compartments with physical barriers and insulation, enabling compact integration while maintaining reliable electrical isolation and safety
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AI summary
An electrical box assembly for providing electrical service and signal line hookups to a television or home entertainment center. The electrical box assembly can be recessed within the wall to make it unobtrusive and out of the way. The box assembly includes an integral electrical box for housing line voltage connections and connection points for several low voltage openings. The low voltage connection points are capable of accepting standard jacks for broadband cable, direct TV, surround sound cabling, or phone systems. The electrical box assembly enables easy consolidation of all the various electrical and signal hookups for TV or home entertainment systems.