Modular approach fill system

Abstract

The modules of a modular bowling lane system are fabricated at a manufacturing facility. Each lane module includes a rectangular deck formed from a plurality of hardwood strips adhesively bonded side by side in a single layer. A plurality of box channel supports are coupled at intervals to the lower surface of each lane module and extend laterally across the module. One end of a jack screw is coupled to each end of each box channel support while the other end of each jack screw is coupled to the existing bowling alley leveling strips. The jack screws permit the lane modules to be leveled and vertically adjusted. Various structural components are provided to couple the modules to adjacent modules and to abutting sections of existing lane structure to thereby secure the modules and prevent relative vertical displacements. Approach fill modules are provided to fill in the gaps between the approach areas of adjacent lanes. Each approach fill module is supported by a plurality of approach fill supports which are coupled to the approach modules of adjacent lanes.

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