CA1222170A - Flooring - Google Patents
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- CA1222170A CA1222170A CA000449710A CA449710A CA1222170A CA 1222170 A CA1222170 A CA 1222170A CA 000449710 A CA000449710 A CA 000449710A CA 449710 A CA449710 A CA 449710A CA 1222170 A CA1222170 A CA 1222170A
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Abstract
ABSTRACT
FLOORING
The invention relates to flooring e.g. for pig units using a number of plastics flooring panels supported above an effluent collecting space. Known panels have necessary surface formations for anti-slip purposes which effectively hinder cleaning, and are interconnected by edge formations making removal of an individual panel difficult, and supporting a panel cut to a size for an area requiring less than a full panel equally difficult. The invention avoids these difficulties by first providing a panel that is provided with surface formations on an otherwise plain surface,`
to impart anti-slip characteristics, and with drainage holes, said formations being ribs formed horizontally and transversely of the panel and interconnected to form a number of rectangular enclosures for a number of drainage holes, and secondly providing a support structure having two parallel bar-like members, there being a number of such support structures provided in spaced relationship over an area where the flooring is required, and a number of panels, each panel having at at least two opposite edges, a recess emerging at its under-surface and spaced from the respective edge, said recess being adapted to accept one of the bar-like members of the support structure and whereby two adjacent panels can be located in side-by-side relationship on one support structure.
FLOORING
The invention relates to flooring e.g. for pig units using a number of plastics flooring panels supported above an effluent collecting space. Known panels have necessary surface formations for anti-slip purposes which effectively hinder cleaning, and are interconnected by edge formations making removal of an individual panel difficult, and supporting a panel cut to a size for an area requiring less than a full panel equally difficult. The invention avoids these difficulties by first providing a panel that is provided with surface formations on an otherwise plain surface,`
to impart anti-slip characteristics, and with drainage holes, said formations being ribs formed horizontally and transversely of the panel and interconnected to form a number of rectangular enclosures for a number of drainage holes, and secondly providing a support structure having two parallel bar-like members, there being a number of such support structures provided in spaced relationship over an area where the flooring is required, and a number of panels, each panel having at at least two opposite edges, a recess emerging at its under-surface and spaced from the respective edge, said recess being adapted to accept one of the bar-like members of the support structure and whereby two adjacent panels can be located in side-by-side relationship on one support structure.
Description
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This invention relates to flooring and is particulcrly, though not necessarily exclusively, concerned with flooring for ~uch iter~s as pi~
u n i ts .
In tne ordinary way the floor of a pig unit is constructed in such a way as to provide a space belo\~ the floor into which can drain effluent, the floor itself resting on suitable supports bridgin the space, and norMally being formed of a number of panels of an easily cleanable rnat;erial such as a suitable plastics material, with the panels laid on the supports in abutting side-by-side relationship.
However, the effectiveness of such known floors is impaired by the nature of the panels where advisable formations on the upper surface, to impart anti-slip characteristics, hinders drainage of effluent through appropriate holes formed through the panels, those formations also hindering the cleaning of the otherwise easily cleanable material.
To prevent movement of panels, it is knotlm to provide interlocking edge formations on the panels such that when laid, adjacent panels are interlocked, but such constructions are disadvan'cageous in that a single panel cannot be ~2%~170 lifted either for replacement if damaged, for cleaning or for inspection of the space below. In addition, the panels inevitably have an uneven underside, which results in diffi-culty in providing adequate support for the panels wherever the panels need to be cut to fill any area requiring less than a full panel.
The object of the present invention is to provide a relatively simple and efficient form of flooring which avoids the disadvantages referred to above.
According to the present invention, there is provi-ded a flooring panel for a flooring comprising a number of said panels laid in side-by-side relationship, on supports, wherein said panel is provided with surface formations on an otherwise plain surface, to impart anti-slip characteristics, and with drainage holes, said formations being longitudinal horizontal ribs and transverse horizontal ribs formed on the panel and interconnected to form a number of rectangular enclosures for a number of drainage holes.
Thus, with the surface of the panel being plain, with the exception of the horizontal and transverse, inter-connected ribs, the drainage holes within each rectangle have unimpeded access, and effluent falling onto the surface en-ters one of more of the 122~7~
rectangles to drain efficiently through the drainage holes.
~y providing a number of rectangular areas of surface that are unbrol~en, save for the through holes, cleaning of the surface is greatly facilitated whether by hosing down or by brushing, and cleanability can be still further enhanced by formin~ radiussed connections between the ribs and the surface, to avoid any sharp corners where dirt can becorne trapped.
According to a further aspect of the present invention, flooring comprises a support structure, said support structure having two parallel bar-like members, there being a number of such support structures provided in spaced relationship over an area where the flooring is required, and a number of panels, each panel having at aS least two opposite edges, a recess emerging at its under-surface and spaced from the respective edge, said recess being adapted to accept one of the bar-like members of the support structure and whereby two adjacent panels can be located in side-by-side relationship on one support structure.
Peferably, the bar-like members are interconnected.
Thus, with an appropriate number of support structures positioned in spaced parallel relationship across an area to be covered, the relevant number of panels can simply be laid on the support structures and when the panels are adequately supported from below and positively located, and yet at the same time any one panel can be lifted with relative ease for replacement, for cleaning or for inspection of the space below the flooring.
The double-bar support structure may simply be formed by two parallel bars of relatively narrow thickness secured, e.g., by welding, to a number of spacers, and each support structure secured at either end to support means to hold the support structure in its required position.
It is however preferred that each support structure is clamped to a number of transversely extending support members, by clamp means overlying the spacers and engaging the support members. Such a construction allows the rapid and accurate location of a number of support structures across an area and has the further advantage that each panel can be so constructed-to allow contact between the under-surface of a panel and a transverse support member, so that if a panel must be cut to fit a space requiring less than a full panel, the panel will continue to be positively _ 5 _ ~L222~70 located at one end by the interconnection between the panel and the support structure, and supported from below towards its cut side by contact IJith the transverse member.
By way of example only one embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which ~
Figure 1 is a sectional end view of flooring in accordance with the invention;
Figure 2 is a plan view of Figure 1; and Figure 3 is a perspective view of part of the support structure of Figure 1.
In the drawings flooring for, e.g., a pig unit is formed by a number of panels 1 laid in~
side-by-side relationships on a support structure
This invention relates to flooring and is particulcrly, though not necessarily exclusively, concerned with flooring for ~uch iter~s as pi~
u n i ts .
In tne ordinary way the floor of a pig unit is constructed in such a way as to provide a space belo\~ the floor into which can drain effluent, the floor itself resting on suitable supports bridgin the space, and norMally being formed of a number of panels of an easily cleanable rnat;erial such as a suitable plastics material, with the panels laid on the supports in abutting side-by-side relationship.
However, the effectiveness of such known floors is impaired by the nature of the panels where advisable formations on the upper surface, to impart anti-slip characteristics, hinders drainage of effluent through appropriate holes formed through the panels, those formations also hindering the cleaning of the otherwise easily cleanable material.
To prevent movement of panels, it is knotlm to provide interlocking edge formations on the panels such that when laid, adjacent panels are interlocked, but such constructions are disadvan'cageous in that a single panel cannot be ~2%~170 lifted either for replacement if damaged, for cleaning or for inspection of the space below. In addition, the panels inevitably have an uneven underside, which results in diffi-culty in providing adequate support for the panels wherever the panels need to be cut to fill any area requiring less than a full panel.
The object of the present invention is to provide a relatively simple and efficient form of flooring which avoids the disadvantages referred to above.
According to the present invention, there is provi-ded a flooring panel for a flooring comprising a number of said panels laid in side-by-side relationship, on supports, wherein said panel is provided with surface formations on an otherwise plain surface, to impart anti-slip characteristics, and with drainage holes, said formations being longitudinal horizontal ribs and transverse horizontal ribs formed on the panel and interconnected to form a number of rectangular enclosures for a number of drainage holes.
Thus, with the surface of the panel being plain, with the exception of the horizontal and transverse, inter-connected ribs, the drainage holes within each rectangle have unimpeded access, and effluent falling onto the surface en-ters one of more of the 122~7~
rectangles to drain efficiently through the drainage holes.
~y providing a number of rectangular areas of surface that are unbrol~en, save for the through holes, cleaning of the surface is greatly facilitated whether by hosing down or by brushing, and cleanability can be still further enhanced by formin~ radiussed connections between the ribs and the surface, to avoid any sharp corners where dirt can becorne trapped.
According to a further aspect of the present invention, flooring comprises a support structure, said support structure having two parallel bar-like members, there being a number of such support structures provided in spaced relationship over an area where the flooring is required, and a number of panels, each panel having at aS least two opposite edges, a recess emerging at its under-surface and spaced from the respective edge, said recess being adapted to accept one of the bar-like members of the support structure and whereby two adjacent panels can be located in side-by-side relationship on one support structure.
Peferably, the bar-like members are interconnected.
Thus, with an appropriate number of support structures positioned in spaced parallel relationship across an area to be covered, the relevant number of panels can simply be laid on the support structures and when the panels are adequately supported from below and positively located, and yet at the same time any one panel can be lifted with relative ease for replacement, for cleaning or for inspection of the space below the flooring.
The double-bar support structure may simply be formed by two parallel bars of relatively narrow thickness secured, e.g., by welding, to a number of spacers, and each support structure secured at either end to support means to hold the support structure in its required position.
It is however preferred that each support structure is clamped to a number of transversely extending support members, by clamp means overlying the spacers and engaging the support members. Such a construction allows the rapid and accurate location of a number of support structures across an area and has the further advantage that each panel can be so constructed-to allow contact between the under-surface of a panel and a transverse support member, so that if a panel must be cut to fit a space requiring less than a full panel, the panel will continue to be positively _ 5 _ ~L222~70 located at one end by the interconnection between the panel and the support structure, and supported from below towards its cut side by contact IJith the transverse member.
By way of example only one embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which ~
Figure 1 is a sectional end view of flooring in accordance with the invention;
Figure 2 is a plan view of Figure 1; and Figure 3 is a perspective view of part of the support structure of Figure 1.
In the drawings flooring for, e.g., a pig unit is formed by a number of panels 1 laid in~
side-by-side relationships on a support structure
2.
Each panel 1 is formed as a moulding of a suitable plastics material such as polypropylene, with a peripheral support rib 3 extending from its undersurface in which is provided a recess 4. At spaced intervals along the width of the panel a n umber of further support ribs 5 are provided, and between the ribs 3 and 5 there are a number of parallel strengthening ribs 6.
On the upper surface, each panel has a number of longitudinal and transverse, 6 ~222~7C~
i nter co nne ct ed r i bs 7, 8 g iv i ng th e su rf a ce of th e panel the required anti-slip characteristics, the ribs 7, 8 combining to form rectangular areas 9 (square as shown) and enclosing a number of drainage holes 10 formed through the panel. The connections between the ribs and the surface of the panel, and between the ribs themselves are radiussed, and the tops of the ribs are generally domed.
Thus, in use, effluent falling onto the panels is directed by the domed ribs 7, 8 into one or more of the rectangular areas 9 and has unimpeded access to the drainage holes 10 in those areas. Drainage of effluent through the panels into a collecting area below them (not shown) is therefore particularly efficient. When necessary cleaning of the flooring takes place, whether by hosing down, brushing or both, the nature of the ribs 7 and 8 and the unbro~en (save for the t h r o u g h - h o l e s 1 0 ) n a t u r e o f t h e e n c l o s e d rectangular areas are such that cleaning of the entire surface is greatly facilitated, with the easy removal of any solids adhering to the surface.
The support structure 2 for the panels 1 is formed by two parallel bar-like members 11 welded to spacers 12. The bar-llke members 11 arè laid .
~2;~2170 on a further bar-like member 13 extending at 90 to the members 11, and a U shaped clamp 14 embraces the spacer 12 and is bolted to 'che member 13.
Thus, a number of rnembers 13 are positioned in spaced parallel relationship over the area to be floored, and à number of interconnected members 11 laid on the rnembers 13 at 90 thereto and secured by an appropriate number of clamps 14, with the interconnected members 11 spaced by the width of the panels 1. Thus, the panels can simply be laid on the support structure, each member 11 of a pair of members engaging in a respective recess 4 of a rib 3 of adjacent panels, whereby the panels are positively located on the support structure, with the support ribs 5 contacting the bar-like members 13 to provide additional support across the full width of the panel. Depite such positive location, any one panel can be lifted with relative ease, e.g. for replacement or for inspection of the s pa ce bel ow .
The further advantage of the arrangement is that by virtue of the support ribs 5 contacting the transverse member 13, any panel can be cut to fit a space requiring less than one full panel, without detracting from the support provided for that panel across its remaining width and length.
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Each panel 1 is formed as a moulding of a suitable plastics material such as polypropylene, with a peripheral support rib 3 extending from its undersurface in which is provided a recess 4. At spaced intervals along the width of the panel a n umber of further support ribs 5 are provided, and between the ribs 3 and 5 there are a number of parallel strengthening ribs 6.
On the upper surface, each panel has a number of longitudinal and transverse, 6 ~222~7C~
i nter co nne ct ed r i bs 7, 8 g iv i ng th e su rf a ce of th e panel the required anti-slip characteristics, the ribs 7, 8 combining to form rectangular areas 9 (square as shown) and enclosing a number of drainage holes 10 formed through the panel. The connections between the ribs and the surface of the panel, and between the ribs themselves are radiussed, and the tops of the ribs are generally domed.
Thus, in use, effluent falling onto the panels is directed by the domed ribs 7, 8 into one or more of the rectangular areas 9 and has unimpeded access to the drainage holes 10 in those areas. Drainage of effluent through the panels into a collecting area below them (not shown) is therefore particularly efficient. When necessary cleaning of the flooring takes place, whether by hosing down, brushing or both, the nature of the ribs 7 and 8 and the unbro~en (save for the t h r o u g h - h o l e s 1 0 ) n a t u r e o f t h e e n c l o s e d rectangular areas are such that cleaning of the entire surface is greatly facilitated, with the easy removal of any solids adhering to the surface.
The support structure 2 for the panels 1 is formed by two parallel bar-like members 11 welded to spacers 12. The bar-llke members 11 arè laid .
~2;~2170 on a further bar-like member 13 extending at 90 to the members 11, and a U shaped clamp 14 embraces the spacer 12 and is bolted to 'che member 13.
Thus, a number of rnembers 13 are positioned in spaced parallel relationship over the area to be floored, and à number of interconnected members 11 laid on the rnembers 13 at 90 thereto and secured by an appropriate number of clamps 14, with the interconnected members 11 spaced by the width of the panels 1. Thus, the panels can simply be laid on the support structure, each member 11 of a pair of members engaging in a respective recess 4 of a rib 3 of adjacent panels, whereby the panels are positively located on the support structure, with the support ribs 5 contacting the bar-like members 13 to provide additional support across the full width of the panel. Depite such positive location, any one panel can be lifted with relative ease, e.g. for replacement or for inspection of the s pa ce bel ow .
The further advantage of the arrangement is that by virtue of the support ribs 5 contacting the transverse member 13, any panel can be cut to fit a space requiring less than one full panel, without detracting from the support provided for that panel across its remaining width and length.
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Claims (7)
1. A flooring panel for a flooring comprising a number of said panels laid in side-by-side relationship, on supports, wherein said panel is provided with surface formations on an otherwise plain surface, to impart anti-slip characteristics, and with drainage holes, said formations being longitudinal horizontal ribs and transverse horizontal ribs formed on the panel and interconnected to form a number of rectangular enclosures for a number of drainage holes.
2. A panel as in Claim 1, wherein radiussed con-nections are formed between the said ribs and the surface, and between the ribs themselves where they interconnect.
3. A flooring comprising a support structure, said support structure having two parallel bar-like members, there being a number of such support structures provided in spaced relationship over an area where the flooring is required, and a number of panels, as in Claim 1, each panel having at least two opposite edges, a recess emerging at its under-surface and spaced from an edge, said recess being adapted to accept one of the bar-like members of the support structure and whereby two adjacent panels can be located in side-by-side relationship on one support structure.
4. A flooring as in Claim 3, wherein the bar-like members are interconnected.
5. A flooring as in Claim 4, wherein the support structure is formed by two parallel bars of relatively narrow thickness secured, e.g., by welding, to a number of spacers.
6. A flooring as in any of Claims 3 to 5, wherein the support structure is secured at either end to support means.
7. A flooring as in Claim 5, wherein each support structure is clamped to a number of transversely extending support members, by clamp means overlying the spacers and engaging the support members.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB838307117A GB8307117D0 (en) | 1983-03-15 | 1983-03-15 | Flooring |
| GB8307117 | 1983-03-15 |
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| CA1222170A true CA1222170A (en) | 1987-05-26 |
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| CA000449710A Expired CA1222170A (en) | 1983-03-15 | 1984-03-14 | Flooring |
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Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6047663A (en) * | 1998-03-12 | 2000-04-11 | Moreau; Pierre A. | Modular flooring system for an animal housing |
| USD426681S (en) | 1998-03-09 | 2000-06-13 | Matrix Ag Inc. | Support unit for flooring for animal housings |
| USD433165S (en) | 1998-03-09 | 2000-10-31 | Matrix Ag Inc. | Flooring panel for animal housings |
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1983
- 1983-03-15 GB GB838307117A patent/GB8307117D0/en active Pending
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1984
- 1984-03-14 CA CA000449710A patent/CA1222170A/en not_active Expired
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD426681S (en) | 1998-03-09 | 2000-06-13 | Matrix Ag Inc. | Support unit for flooring for animal housings |
| USD433165S (en) | 1998-03-09 | 2000-10-31 | Matrix Ag Inc. | Flooring panel for animal housings |
| US6047663A (en) * | 1998-03-12 | 2000-04-11 | Moreau; Pierre A. | Modular flooring system for an animal housing |
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| GB8307117D0 (en) | 1983-04-20 |
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