CPC E03C 1/021 (2013.01) [E03B 7/095 (2013.01); F16L 3/105 (2013.01); F16L 3/1211 (2013.01); E03C 2201/60 (2013.01)] | 23 Claims |
1. An outlet box assembly comprising:
at least one support bracket;
a base having a bracket support configured to receive the at least one support bracket for mounting the outlet box assembly to a wall, the base having a first circumferential wall defining a base through-hole; and
a connection assembly configured to attach to the base through the base through-hole, the connection assembly comprising:
a connector comprising a connector body, the connector body comprising an inner surface that defines a passage with one or more internal threads positioned along the inner surface; and
an adapter comprising one or more external threads configured to engage with the one or more internal threads of the connector body, the adapter defining a longitudinally-extending adapter through-hole configured to receive one of a fitting or a tubing, the adapter further defining at least one longitudinal slot, wherein, as the adapter is attached to the connector, the connector radially compresses the adapter along the at least one longitudinal slot;
wherein the base through-hole extends between a first base side and a second base side of the base, wherein, when the connection assembly is attached to the base, at least a portion of the connector interfaces the first circumferential wall that defines the base through-hole and at least a portion of the adapter is positioned between the connector and the second base side; and
wherein the base comprises internal base threads along a second circumferential wall configured to attach to at least one of a protective cover or an escutcheon.
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