Abstract: The invention relates to a lid for a shaft cover, comprising a cover body (12) and at least one locking means (20) arranged on the body of the lid (12), said locking means comprising a spring section (21-24) and an engaging section (26) which can be placed into contact with one part (36) of the frame (30) and arranged thereon. The invention is characterised in that the spring section (21-24) is respectively secured by both ends thereof to the body of the lid (12), is separated from the body of the lid (12) and the engaging section (26) is arranged between the two ends of the spring section (21-24).