High Security Locking Assembly for Above-Ground Fiber Optic/Cable Network Enclosures

摘要

A high security locking assembly for an above-ground communications network enclosure comprises a claw-like structure having, at one end, a slide bar with an end plate that carries a first set of locking pins, and a base plate, at the other end, having an end plate that carries a second set of locking pins. The slide bar travels axially in a guide channel below a rigid frame that holds a captive locking bolt positioned to engage one of a series of axially spaced locking holes on the slide bar. The locking pins face one another and are adapted for sliding into corresponding locking pin holes in the sides of enclosure. The claw-like structure is closed by sliding the slide bar into the guide channel, and positioning the pins in the locking pin holes, followed by locking the captive locking bolt in a selected one of the locking holes.

主权项

1. A high security locking assembly for a communications network enclosure containing terminal connections for electronics and cable network equipment, the enclosure comprising a box-like structure or chassis frame having a cover or door for access to the terminal connections, the locking assembly comprising: a claw-like structure having a slide bar with a first end plate that carries a first set of locking pins, and an elongated rigid support structure disposed above the slide bar and having a second end plate that carries a second set of locking pins; the slide bar adapted to travel axially in a front section of the support structure; the support structure including a rigid carrier frame section for holding a captive locking bolt adapted to engage a selected one of a series of axially spaced apart locking holes on the slide bar; the locking pins facing one another and adapted for sliding into locking pin holes in opposing side walls of the enclosure, when the claw-like structure is closed around the cover door, by sliding the slide bar into the front section of the support structure, while positioning the pins in the locking pin holes, followed by locking the captive locking bolt in a selected one of the locking holes.