Abrégé

A cover (10) for a ground surface access assembly (100). The in use visible surface (20) of the cover (10) comprises a plurality of discrete upstanding formations (22) arranged in a regular pattern over the majority of the in use visible surface of the cover (20). The majority of the plurality of discrete upstanding formations (22) have a height of from 2 to 8 mm. The majority of the plurality of discrete upstanding formations (22) are spaced from neighbouring discrete upstanding formations (22) by a distance of from 3 to 25 mm. At least some of the plurality of discrete upstanding formations (22) differ in terms of their shape, size and/or texture, such that an image is displayed on the in use visible surface (20) of the cover (10), wherein the image is a representation or a likeness.Α method of producing same is also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 29/14 - Couvercles pour regards ou analoguesChâssis de couvercles

Abrégé

A hinge assembly (10) for a ground surface access assembly (100). The ground surface access assembly (10) comprises a frame (102) and a cover (104). The hinge assembly (10) comprises a housing (12) configured to receive a tab (106) of the cover (104). The hinge assembly (10) is configured such that the tab (106) is moveable within the housing (12) to permit the position of the cover (104) relative to the frame (102) to be adjusted. The hinge assembly (10) comprises a structure (17) moveable in the housing (12) by the tab (106) of the cover (104).

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 29/14 - Couvercles pour regards ou analoguesChâssis de couvercles

Abrégé

A ground surface access assembly (110) includes a frame (112) defining an opening (14). The frame (112) includes a mounting (16) for a cover (18), which is arranged so that, in use, the cover (18) locates in the opening (14). The assembly (110) includes an upper chamber part (122) of a chamber structure (80), wherein, in an assembled condition, the frame (112) locates on and is supported by the upper chamber part (122).

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 29/14 - Couvercles pour regards ou analoguesChâssis de couvercles
• E02D 29/12 - Trous d'hommeAutres chambres d'inspection ou d'accèsAccessoires à cet effet
• E03F 5/04 - Bouches d'égout avec ou sans obturateur d'odeurs ou chambre à sédiments

Abrégé

A ground surface access assembly cover (16) for a support frame (12) surrounding and defining an aperture; the cover (16) comprising a main body portion (30) dimensioned to substantially seal the aperture, with a reinforcement member (60) extending downwardly from on an underside surface of the main body portion (30); the reinforcement member (60) being inset from the cover rim, centrally located, and comprising a continuous angled beam (having no end faces) that is integrally formed with the main body portion (30).

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 29/14 - Couvercles pour regards ou analoguesChâssis de couvercles

Abrégé

A ground surface access assembly support frame (12) comprising a base-plate/flange (26) having a series of substantially flat portions (26a) each of which is separated from an adjacent portion by an intermediate upstanding crest (86) and where said support frame (12) has many closely adjacent protrusions (82) with smooth surfaces that extend outwardly therefrom; such that following installation said protrusions provide improved adhesion and bonding to infill bonding material.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 29/14 - Couvercles pour regards ou analoguesChâssis de couvercles