METER TOOL WITH SAFETY SHIELD

摘要

A tool for installing and removing an electrical power meter including a sleeve member defining a cavity therein with an opening to the cavity defined in the sleeve member's first end. An adjustment mechanism on the sleeve member is movable between a first position where the opening is enlarged to permit entry of a portion of the meter into the cavity; and a second position where the opening is reduced. An engagement assembly at the first end of the sleeve member grippingly engages the meter when the adjustment assembly is in the second position. The engagement assembly includes a pair of locking lips which each receive part of a peripheral edge of the meter's base therein. Gaps are defined between the locking lips to enable venting of any electrical discharge therethrough. A removable shield may be secured to the second end of the sleeve member.

主权项

1. A meter tool comprising:
a sleeve member having a first end opposite a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween; a cavity defined by the sleeve member; an opening to the cavity defined in the first end of the sleeve member; wherein the cavity is sized to receive a portion of an electrical meter therein through the opening; a blast shield connected to the sleeve member adapted to protect an operator from an electrical blast when an electrical meter is removed from a meter mount; a first handle coupled with the sleeve member; and a second handle attached to the blast shield offset from the longitudinal axis.