Steven Brooker

The present invention relates to cable troughs for housing cables. In particular, the invention relates to cable troughs of the type used to protect cables in outdoor environments typically at or near surface level, such as those used in power and transportation, especially, but not exclusively, in the rail industry, alongside rail tracks.

In the formation of an in-ground chamber, a frame 10 for a cover 14 is normally provided to cover the in-ground chamber 11 The frame 10 can either sit directly on 10 top of the chamber 11 or with a compacted mortar bed 30 between the frame 10 and the chamber 11 as shown in Figure 1 In order to enhance adhesion to the bedding mortar, the frame 10 can be provided with one or more grouting bars 40 as shown in Figure 2. The grouting bars simply sit on an upper surface of the sidewall.

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In the formation of an in-ground chamber, a frame 10 for a cover 14 is normally provided to cover the in-ground chamber 11 The frame 10 can either sit directly on 10 top of the chamber 11 or with a compacted mortar bed 30 between the frame 10 and the chamber 11 as shown in Figure 1 In order to enhance adhesion to the bedding mortar, the frame 10 can be provided with one or more grouting bars 40 as shown in Figure 2. The grouting bars simply sit on an upper surface of the sidewall.

Two common applications for a cover with a frame are within the footway and grass verge In the grass verge application, the current frame can often be difficult to accurately locate centrally relative to the chamber as the frame is easily subject to lateral movement above the chamber. Vertical movement can also be found if the mortar haunching is not applied correctly or appropriately around the frame to encapsulate the grouting bars.

Embodiments of the invention seek to at least partially overcome or ameliorate any one or more of the abovementioned disadvantages or provide the consumer with a useful or commercial choice. Show less

A modular frame for a cover for an in-ground chamber or pit, the modular frame comprising a plurality of frame sections 15 and 16 securable relative to one another to form an external frame. At least some of the frame sections comprise an abutment wall to abut an upper portion of the in-ground chamber or pit, and a cover support structure to support a portion of one or more cover members relative thereto. The frame sections may comprise an internal skirt configured to be received within the… Show more

A modular frame for a cover for an in-ground chamber or pit, the modular frame comprising a plurality of frame sections 15 and 16 securable relative to one another to form an external frame. At least some of the frame sections comprise an abutment wall to abut an upper portion of the in-ground chamber or pit, and a cover support structure to support a portion of one or more cover members relative thereto. The frame sections may comprise an internal skirt configured to be received within the in-ground chamber or pit and an external upstand to at least partially define an opening where cover members may be locatable. The modular frame may comprise at least one transverse beam 18 provided to support one or more cover members. Also provided is a cover assembly and for an in-ground chamber or pit comprising the modular frame. Show less

A modular electrical cabinet mounting apparatus 114 comprises a base wall assembly 122 defining a cabling void 124 and a multi-part support platform 126 which is mountable to the base wall assembly to at least partly cover the cabling void. The support platform comprises a plurality of individual platform members 132a, 132b, 140 which are interconnectable to form the support platform. At least two said platform members are formed as cabinet support members 132a, 132b having a cabling access… Show more

A modular electrical cabinet mounting apparatus 114 comprises a base wall assembly 122 defining a cabling void 124 and a multi-part support platform 126 which is mountable to the base wall assembly to at least partly cover the cabling void. The support platform comprises a plurality of individual platform members 132a, 132b, 140 which are interconnectable to form the support platform. At least two said platform members are formed as cabinet support members 132a, 132b having a cabling access aperture therethrough and the support platform is configured to be selectively assembled so that the cabinet support members are in a spaced-apart relationship along the length of the support platform. The cabinet support members may include one or more cabinet locators, such as locator holes, to enable electrical cabinets (112a, 112b; figure 2) to be attached thereto. One or more cabling ducts 128, engageable with the base wall assembly, may be included to provide lateral access to the cabling void. Show less

The modular ramp assembly 10 has at least one main ramp body 12 and at least one hingeable side ramp 16 connectable to the main ramp body, the assembly including a toolless engagement means comprising a engageable locking head 60a suitable for preventing pulling apart of adjacent main ramp bodies, and at least one hinge pin or pin receiver for hingeably connecting the at least one side ramp. The side ramp may include the hinge pin which engages with a pin receiving hole on the or each main… Show more

The modular ramp assembly 10 has at least one main ramp body 12 and at least one hingeable side ramp 16 connectable to the main ramp body, the assembly including a toolless engagement means comprising a engageable locking head 60a suitable for preventing pulling apart of adjacent main ramp bodies, and at least one hinge pin or pin receiver for hingeably connecting the at least one side ramp. The side ramp may include the hinge pin which engages with a pin receiving hole on the or each main body. There may be multiple main ramp bodies connected by the engaging means in a sliding interference fit, the locking head interlocking in slot 60b. Also claimed is an assembly having at least two main bodies, and a method of providing a ramp using the assembly. The ramp bodies may be aluminium panels with gripping means on the upper surface and strengthening ribs on their underside, and may have height adjustable means (preferable threaded foot - see Fig 24). For use by wheelchairs, wheel barrows etc. Show less