Patent ID: 6367200
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: B64C,E05B,E05C

Abstract:
A cover assembly comprising:a structure having an opening wherein at least one locking channel is fixed to the structure adjacent the opening; a cover; and an apparatus for removably connecting the cover to the structure, the connecting apparatus comprising at least one connector having a pair of locking tongs each comprising a locking nose and a locking foot, an actuator that is accessible through an opening in the cover so that the actuator may be moved between a fastened position and an unfastened position, an actuator arm pivotally connected to the actuator and the connector and pivotally connected to the cover such that movement of the actuator from the unfastened position to the fastened position causes a first end of said actuator arm to move towards said cover and a second end of said actuator arm to move away from said cover in a direction which is generally perpendicular to said cover and moves the locking noses from a release position away from one another to a locking position, wherein when the locking noses are in the locking position, said locking noses releasably engage said locking channel to releasably connect the cover and the structure.