Access cover assembly
US12410830B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M1/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An access cover assembly for machines, equipment, mechanical assemblies and like apparatus is configured to be mounted or attached to an exterior housing or casing of the apparatus to cover an access port or opening in the housing that is used for gaining access to the interior of the apparatus. The access cover assembly includes a cover plate and a removable, self-locking plug that can be quickly and easily installed and removed from the cover plate. The cover plate has a threaded access opening and the self-locking plug includes a threaded shaft that engages with the threaded access opening when secured to the cover plate. The self-locking plug incorporates a lock ring that inhibits unintended rotation and loosening of the self-locking plug when assembled to the cover plate.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.