Guy-wire guard assembly and method of installing same

摘要

A guard assembly for use on a guy-wire of the type having an end terminating in a loop comprises an elongated tubular member of a relatively rigid plastic having a hollow interior throughout its length. The tubular member has a single split extending longitudinally thereof between the opposite ends thereof to allow the tubular member to be installed in surrounding relationship to a guy-wire by being moved laterally thereover with the guy-wire entering the hollow interior through the split. First and second generally diametrically opposed aligned apertures are located adjacent the first end of the tubular member so that they can be aligned with the loop on the guy-wire. An elongated pin-like fastener extends through the first aperture and has head portions at opposite ends with a first head portion located within the hollow interior of the tubular member and being radially compressible to a size to allow the head to be selectfully passed through the second aligned opening. A second head portion is of a sufficient size to prevent its passage through the aligned openings. Additionally, the first head portion has a tapered shape to facilitate its insertion through the loop in the guy-wire and through the second aligned opening to lock the tubular member in a guarding position on the guy-wire.