Padding layer for athletic field
Assignee4427017 Canada Inc.
InventorFrédéric Vachon
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Abstract
Various embodiments for a panel that may be combined with other similar panels to form a padding layer of an athletic field, or other surface, are disclosed. The panel for use in a padding layer of a panel system includes a male locking element configured to form a dove-tail connection with at least one adjacent panel. The dove-tail connection includes a male locking element of the panel coupling with a female locking element of the at least one adjacent panel and forming an interference fit between the male locking element and the female locking element. A space is proved between the male locking element and the female element when coupled that permits thermal expansion of the panel
Claims20
A panel for use in a padding layer of a panel system, comprising:
- a male locking element configured to form a dove-tail connection with at least one adjacent panel, the dove-tail connection comprising a male locking element of the panel coupling with a female locking element of the at least one adjacent panel and forming an interference fit between the male locking element and the female locking element, wherein a space is proved between the male locking element and the female element when coupled that permits thermal expansion of the panel.
A method, comprising:
- providing panel for use in a padding layer of a panel system, the panel comprising:
- a male locking element configured to form a dove-tail connection with at least one adjacent panel, the dove-tail connection comprising a male locking element of the panel coupling with a female locking element of the at least one adjacent panel and forming an interference fit between the male locking element and the female locking element, wherein a space is proved between the male locking element and the female element when coupled that permits thermal expansion of the panel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.