Locking subgrade vault

摘要

A subgrade vault system and method of forming the same is provided. Specifically, a subgrade vault suitable for housing utility and similar equipment is provided, the vault comprising a main body portion, a cap, and a lid that may be selectively secured to prevent or deter unauthorized access to vault contents.

主权项

1. A subgrade vault for providing an enclosed region to house utility connections, comprising:
a body portion with a plurality of side walls defining an enclosure, said side walls having a predetermined thickness, an upper end, and a lower end; a substantially rectangular shaped cap member having a length and a width; a substantially rigid member interconnected to said cap member proximate to a corner where said length is interconnected to said width; a locking assembly comprising a central aperture and at least one extension, the extension in operable engagement with the substantially rigid member and providing force-transmitting communication between said locking assembly and said substantially rigid member; said substantially rigid member comprising a first aperture for alignment with said central aperture of said locking assembly, and a second aperture for receiving said at least one extension; and a lid for selectively securing the subgrade vault to prevent entry.