Patent ID: 6553795
Filing Date: 2003-04-29
Classification: F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
A locking cover plate for an open pipe end having a stortz-type fitting, said cover plate comprising a housing, said housing having a front surface and a generally cylindrical side surface, an actuator assembly substantially contained within said housing, said actuator assembly comprising a drive bolt extending rearward from said front of said housing, a cam plate being connected to said drive bolt, a torque limiting assembly selectively coupling said cam plate to said drive bolt, said cam plate rotating relative to said drive bolt when coupled by said torque limiting assembly to said drive bolt and said cam plate translating relative to said bolt when not coupled by said torque limiting assembly to said drive bolt, a latch bar being connected to said cam plate and being disposed for translation generally normal to an axis that extends through said drive bolt, and an indicator assembly that is connected to said latch bar.