EP2154291B8 - Playing surface, method of manufacturing a playing surface and method of laying a playing surface - Google Patents

Playing surface, method of manufacturing a playing surface and method of laying a playing surface Download PDF

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EP2154291B8
EP2154291B8 EP08252713.6A EP08252713A EP2154291B8 EP 2154291 B8 EP2154291 B8 EP 2154291B8 EP 08252713 A EP08252713 A EP 08252713A EP 2154291 B8 EP2154291 B8 EP 2154291B8
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playing surface
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playing
foam layer
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Steve Foxon
Nicholas James Mclaren
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Notts Sport Group Ltd
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
    • E01C13/00—Pavings or foundations specially adapted for playgrounds or sports grounds; Drainage, irrigation or heating of sports grounds
    • E01C13/08—Surfaces simulating grass ; Grass-grown sports grounds
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
    • E01C2201/00—Paving elements
    • E01C2201/14—Puzzle-like connections

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A playing surface comprising a foam layer (1) having a top surface and a plurality of downwardly extending energy dissipating projections (9) and a fibrous carpet layer (2) overlying the top surface of the foam layer (1). The plurality of the energy dissipating projections (9) are arranged to dissipate energy of an impact through deformation to significantly affect a Critical Fall Height of the playing surface. The invention also comprises methods of manufacturing the playing surface.
EP08252713.6A 2008-08-15 2008-08-15 Playing surface, method of manufacturing a playing surface and method of laying a playing surface Active EP2154291B8 (en)

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