Abstract:
A modular cell that may be used with other cells to form a matrix under a load bearing feature, the cell being a single piece molding that supports a compressive load placed thereon, the molding including a void space defined within: a skirt shaped support member defining a substantially planar surface with an opening therein; and at least one leg integral to and extending from the support member. The cell further includes at least one separate linking member that releasably links together multiple cells to form a matrix of cells. The cells may be linked together vertically and/or horizontally. The cell and matrix include greater load bearing capacity and rigidity through aligned legs to carry the weight as well as interlinking members that act to share the load among the various cells. The design also requires less material hence is cheaper to produce. The void space is also easily accessed hence allowing for easy access, filling and laying of utility lines where needed.
Abstract:
A modular cell that may be used with other cells to form a matrix under a load bearing feature, the cell being a single piece molding that supports a compressive load placed thereon, the molding including a void space defined within: a skirt shaped support member defining a substantially planar surface with an opening therein; and at least one leg integral to and extending from the support member. The cell further includes at least one separate linking member that releasably links together multiple cells to form a matrix of cells. The cells may be linked together vertically and/or horizontally. The cell and matrix include greater load bearing capacity and rigidity through aligned legs to carry the weight as well as interlinking members that act to share the load among the various cells. The design also requires less material hence is cheaper to produce. The void space is also easily accessed hence allowing for easy access, filling and laying of utility lines where needed.
Abstract:
The present document describes a padding layer for a multi-layered sports playing field. Various improvements are proposed for enhancing athlete's safety, surface hardness, water drainage, heat management, ease of assembly / installation, durability / longevity, uniformity, resistance to change in weather according to seasons, and stability. The improvements include: matching (multiple-wise) of spacing between rows of backstitches of the top layer and the drainage channels on top surface of the padding layer; a slit in the external tab portion of the padding layer panel, a slit near the lateral part of the tab or blank portion providing a hinging effect thereto, and/or protrusions at various positions on the tab or blank portions to account for change in size of the padding layer panel; drainage holes within the drainage channels; and various configurations of drainage channels on the bottom surface of the padding layer to improve evacuation of water toward the sides of the playing surface.
Abstract:
Element for a bank/shore or dike covering intended to form a top covering layer in a bank/shore or dike protection structure with several identical elements, which element comprises an at least substantially closed upper side, a lower side and a circumferential side, the element, considered in a plane of cross-section parallel to the lower side, having the shape of a polygon of equal sides, the polygon having an even number of circumferential planes and the circumferential planes being alternatingly provided with an inward recess extending from the lower side up to at least near the upper side.
Abstract:
Element for a bank/shore or dike covering intended to form a top covering layer in a bank/shore or dike protection structure with several identical elements, which element comprises an at least substantially closed upper side, a lower side and a circumferential side, the element, considered in a plane of cross-section parallel to the lower side, having the shape of a polygon of equal sides, the polygon having an even number of circumferential planes and the circumferential planes being alternatingly provided with an inward recess extending from the lower side up to at least near the upper side.
Abstract:
Liquid-permeable floor covering for floors that can be walked or driven on, and the like, made of two or more layers (1, 2), joined over the whole surface, of a cellular elastic plastic, with each floor-side layer (1) being considerably thicker than each surface-side layer (2), with the side of the covering in contact with the floor having in the corresponding floor-side layer liquid-drainage channels (3, 3') running in parallel and spaced apart formed in it, with further channels (4) branching off from these channels at intervals and running through the or each floor-side layer, these further channels (4) being cut or shaped into the or each floor-side layer (1) and opening downwards.
Abstract:
A moulded block (1) is proposed with water channels (11) below the top surface (2) for draining the latter. The aim is to make the periodic cleaning of these water channels necessitated by dirt deposition less frequent or unnecessary . This is done by providing at least one dirt retaining groove (5, 6) with at least one lateral overflow threshold (9, 10).
Abstract:
Bei Betonsteinen mit durchgehenden, dünnen Löchern zur Wasserabführung (Lochsteine), insbesondere Pflastersteine verschiedener Formate und Größen, die auf Regen ausgesetzten Flächen, wie Straßen, Wegen, Plätzen, Parkplätzen und Baumscheiben, verlegt werden und an den seitlichen Enden mittels Verfugemittel bzw. mittels Sand verfüllt werden , besteht das Problem, daß die Löcher beim Verfugen bzw. Einsanden verstopfen. Um dies zu vermeiden, werden die Löcher an ihrem oberen Ende verschlossen und zwar solange, bis der Verfuge-bzw. Einsandungsvorgang abgeschlossen ist. In vorteilhafter Weise erfolgt dies durch ein Füllmittel, das durch Zugabe von Wasser wegeschwemmt werden kann bzw. sich auflöst.
Abstract:
This application regards high performance shock pad with flexible densities that can be adjusted depending on the interests of the end user and the intended application. These adjustments may be made by varying the pressure that is applied and the amount of material used, namely rubber granules and binder. These high performance shock pads offer several advantages regarding the state of the art, among others, the control of the thermal expansion, the elimination of the draining surface, the ease of transport, the ease of application and the maintenance of the technical characteristics over time. These high performance shock pads can be used in many types of flooring, particularly sports flooring, comfortable flooring and safety floors.