Electrical apparatus having quick connect components

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses for power distribution improve and can standardize electrical connections between electrical cables and the multitude of electrical switches, receptacles, and fixtures of known technology. The invention can include modular hardware components such as junction boxes, electrical devices, adaptors, a/b switches, etc. that simplify both installation and inspection requirements at the job site. Optional color coding can facilitate proper wiring of the components. The invention allows field wiring to be completed more quickly and accurately thereby advantageously reducing associated costs and increasing safety.

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         69 . An electrical apparatus comprising:
 a. a mounting bracket;   b. a junction box connected to the mounting bracket wherein the junction box further comprises a plurality of hollow channels embedded within the a rear wall of the junction box;   c. an electrical device modular connection unit operatively coupled to the junction box and wherein the electrical device further comprises a conductive connector;   wherein the junction box is a unitary open faced structure, and the plurality of hollow channels embedded within the real wall of the junction box are configured to receive an entry wire;   wherein in the junction box has an aperture at a set location and is configured to expose the entry wire and so that the junction box electrical device can receive a modular connection;   wherein the modular connection is automatically made between the exposed entry wire and the conductive connector via a terminal connection device.   
     
     
         70 . The electrical apparatus of  claim 69 , wherein each of said channels has an entry point capable of receiving securing the entry wire. 
     
     
         71 . The electrical apparatus of  claim 70 , further comprising at least one horizontal channel, wherein the entry point is through the side of the rear wall. 
     
     
         72 . The electrical apparatus of  claim 70 , further comprising at least one vertical channel, wherein the entry point is through bottom of the rear wall. 
     
     
         73 . The electrical apparatus of  claim 70 , wherein a portion of at least one of the channels has a void which exposes a portion of insulated wire. 
     
     
         74 . The electrical apparatus of  claim 70 , wherein a portion of at least one of the channels has a void which exposes a portion of non-insulated wire. 
     
     
         75 . The electrical apparatus of  claim 69 , wherein the conductive connector is in a fixed and standardized location. 
     
     
         76 . The electrical apparatus of  claim 75 , wherein the modular connection unit electrical device further comprises an A/B switch, a single pole double throw switch, a double pole single throw switch, a single pole change-over switch, a single pole cross-over switch, double throw double pole switch, or a double pole cross-over switch. 
     
     
         77 . The electrical apparatus of  claim 69  further comprising an A/B switch device, wherein the A/B switch device having thereon a manually activatable external switch adapted to switch the electrical device assembly's internal electrical pathway. 
     
     
         78 . The electrical apparatus of  claim 69 , further comprises a wall plate and wherein the wall plate is adapted to overlay the electrical device and configured to fixedly engage the junction box. 
     
     
         79 . The electrical apparatus of  claim 78 , wherein the wall plate fixedly engages the junction box without the use of screws or a sub-plate. 
     
     
         80 . The electrical apparatus of  claim 69 , wherein the mounting bracket comprising a front face, a first side face and a second side face. 
     
     
         81 . The electrical apparatus  claim 80 , wherein the first side face and the second side face connect with the front face to form a ninety degree angle. 
     
     
         82 . The electrical apparatus of  claim 81 , wherein at least the first side face comprises a means for securing the mounting bracket to a wall stud and wherein the first side face comprises on its exterior side a means for slidably mounting the junction box. 
     
     
         83 . The electrical apparatus of  claim 80 , wherein the mounting bracket comprises a front detent and a rear detent configured to bound the slidable movement of the junction box.