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Frame element and insertion element for stables
Assignee: IKAN SYSTEMS AS
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Filing: 1993-08-10
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Granted: 1997-11-18
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Expires: 2013-08-10
Abstract
Abstract A modular flooring system for stables is made up of a plurality of modules that each include a frame element (1) and an insertion element (30). Each frame element (1) is equipped with supporting profiles (6,7) intended for the support of the insertion element (30), which is placed in the frame element when in use. The insertion elements can be easily replaced in accordance with the type of animals expected to be walking thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 Bjarne Kongsgaard
- 👤 Knud Haargaard
- 👤 Thomas Olsen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:25
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/015; A01K1/0151
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A flooring for stables composed of a plurality of module elements positionable on a support, each module element comprising a four-sided, open bottomed frame element (1) and an insertion element (30) which is supported within said frame element; each said frame element including two opposed pairs of sides, (2,3,4,5) two supporting profiles (6,7) respectively extending between said pairs of opposed sides, and connection means on each side to connect with a connection means of an adjacent frame element, said supporting profiles and the sides of the frame element defining top surfaces (22,23) for supporting the insertion element in the frame element; and each said insertion element defining an upper flooring surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A flooring for stables composed of a plurality of module elements positionable on a support, each module element comprising a four-sided, open bottomed frame element (1) and an insertion element (30) which is supported within said frame element; each said frame element including two opposed pairs of sides, (2,3,4,5) two supporting profiles (6,7) respectively extending between said pairs of opposed sides, and connection means on each side to connect with a connection means of an adjacent frame element, said supporting profiles and the sides of the frame element defining top surfaces (22,23) for supporting the insertion element in the frame element; and each said insertion element defining an upper flooring surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
A flooring according to claim 1, wherein an outside of a pair of opposed sides (4,5) of the frame element (1) is provided with toothings (11) which interact with corresponding toothings on a side of an adjacent frame element, each toothing comprising a U-shaped groove (20) oriented downwards for mounting on a supporting rail (39).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
A flooring according to claim 1, wherein the insertion element (30) is provided with guide pins (38) which extend from and essentially perpendicularly to a plane formed by outer sides (33,34) of the insertion element, and the frame element includes holes (14) having a shape which is complementary to a shape of the guide pins.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A flooring according to claim 1, wherein the frame element (1) and the insertion element (30) include through holes (41,42) and a lock pin (40) is mounted so as to extend through one of the holes of the insertion element and the frame element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A flooring according to claim 1, wherein at least the frame element (1) is made of a plastic material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A flooring according to claim 1, wherein the insertion element (30) is made of a metallic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A flooring according to claim 1, wherein the insertion element (30) is made of concrete.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A flooring according to claim 1, wherein the insertion element (30) is a trough.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A flooring according to claim 1, wherein the insertion element (30) forms a grid element which is provided with longitudinal and traverse ribs (31,32).
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A flooring according to claim 1, wherein the insertion element (30) forms an essentially plane plate element which is provided with devices for temperature control.
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