Mounting bracket and method

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a bracket for mounting housing for accommodating electrical components. The bracket comprises a base member capable of being mounted to a surface. The bracket may also comprise a sidewall extending from the base member and a system for mounting the electrical component housing to the sidewall of the base member, so that when the electrical component housing is connected to the bracket, a space is defined between the base member and the electrical component housing.

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         29 . A method for mounting a housing for accommodating electrical components, the method comprising:
 providing a bracket, wherein the bracket comprises:
 a base capable of being mounted to a surface, at least one sidewall extending from the base, and means for mounting the electrical component housing to the at least one sidewall; 
   securing the bracket to a surface; and   mounting the electrical component housing to the bracket.   
     
     
         30 . The method as recited in  claim 29 , further comprising the step of attaching one or more electrical components to the electrical component housing. 
     
     
         31 . The method as recited in  claim 30 , further comprising the step of wiring the electrical components. 
     
     
         32 . The method as recited in  claim 31 , wherein the wiring the electrical components occurs prior to the attaching the electrical component housing to the bracket. 
     
     
         33 . The method as recited in  claim 31 , further comprising the steps of:
 providing a power source; and   electrically connecting the wires of the electrical component housing to the power source.   
     
     
         34 . The method as recited in  claim 29 , further comprising the steps of:
 removing the electrical component housing from the bracket; and   attaching a second electrical component housing to the bracket.