Patent ID: 6497081
Filing Date: 2002-12-24
Classification: E04H,F21V,H01R,H02G

Abstract:
An access cover assembly for use in removably covering an access opening of a utility pole, the access opening defined in part by opposing side edges, said cover assembly comprising:a cover having peripheral edges configured to engage the pole; a fastener; a gripping apparatus including two interlocking portions, a first portion configured to engage a second portion with at least one of the side edges of the pole sandwiched therebetween; at least one of said first interlocking portion and said second interlocking portion having locking formations for creating said interlocking relationship; said cover and both portions of said gripping apparatus each having a throughbore for accommodating said fastener, so that upon assembly of said gripping apparatus in the access opening, as said fastener is tightened, said cover is pulled toward said apparatus and simultaneously tightened against the pole, and said first and second interlocking portions are drawn more tightly together.