US2009266022A1PendingUtilityA1

Indoor/outdoor interlocking deck tile device

Assignee: LIN LING CHENPriority: Apr 28, 2008Filed: Apr 28, 2008Published: Oct 29, 2009
Est. expiryApr 28, 2028(~1.7 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Ling Lin
E04F 15/02183E04F 15/02161E04F 2201/08E01C 2201/12E04F 15/082E01C 5/001E04F 15/10E04F 15/02194
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Abstract

A deck tile device includes a base support member having one or more barrels each having a hub extended upwardly from a bottom wall and spaced from the barrel for forming an annular space between the barrel and the hub and having one or more slots formed in the hub for forming one or more spring blade, and one or more deck tile members each having one or more stems for engaging with the bores of the hubs and for coupling the deck tile members to the base support member, and the stem includes an enlarged head for engaging with the hub and for easily and quickly securing the deck tile members to the base support member without additional fasteners and tools.

Claims

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1 . A deck tile device comprising:
 a base support member including at least one barrel having a hub extended upwardly from a bottom wall and spaced from said at least one barrel for forming an annular space between said at least one barrel and said hub and for forming a bore in said hub, and including at least one slot formed in said hub for forming at least one spring blade in said hub, and   at least one deck tile member including at least one stem extended therefrom for engaging with said bore of said hub and for coupling said at least one deck tile member to said base support member, and said at least one stem including an enlarged head for engaging with said hub and for securing said at least one deck tile member to said base support member.   
   
   
       2 . The deck tile device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said at least one deck tile member includes at least one fin extended from said at least one stem of said at least one deck tile member for engaging with said at least one slot of said hub and for positioning said at least one spring blade of said hub. 
   
   
       3 . The deck tile device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said at least one barrel includes a narrower neck portion formed in said hub for forming a peripheral shoulder in said hub and for engaging with said enlarged head of said at least one stem and for anchoring said at least one deck tile member to said base support member. 
   
   
       4 . The deck tile device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said hub includes an inclined peripheral surface formed in an upper portion of said hub for engaging with said enlarged head of said at least one stem. 
   
   
       5 . The deck tile device as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising at least one side member for securing to said base support member. 
   
   
       6 . The deck tile device as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein said at least one side member includes at least one protrusion extended therefrom and having a peg extended from said at least one protrusion for engaging with said base support member and for anchoring said at least one side member to said base support member. 
   
   
       7 . The deck tile device as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein said base support member includes at least one positioning hole formed therein for engaging with said at least one protrusion of said at least one side member. 
   
   
       8 . The deck tile device as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein said at least one side member includes an ear extended from one side portion thereof and having a pin extended from said ear for engaging with a second side member and for coupling said at least one side member and said second side member together. 
   
   
       9 . The deck tile device as claimed in  claim 8  further comprising at least one corner member for engaging with said pin of said at least one side member and for securing to said at least one side member. 
   
   
       10 . The deck tile device as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein said at least one corner member includes a flap extended from one side portion thereof and having a shank extended from said flap for engaging with said at least one side member and for securing to said at least one side member. 
   
   
       11 . The deck tile device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said base support member includes at least one pin extended therefrom for engaging with a second base support member and for coupling said base support member and said second base support member together. 
   
   
       12 . The deck tile device as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein said second base support member includes at least one stud extended therefrom and having an orifice formed in said at least one stud for engaging with said at least one pin of said base support member. 
   
   
       13 . The deck tile device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said base support member includes a plurality of longitudinal ribs and a plurality of lateral ribs coupled together for forming a plurality of joint portions, said at least one barrel is attached to one of said joint portions of said base support member. 
   
   
       14 . The deck tile device as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein said base support member includes at least one passage formed in one of said longitudinal ribs. 
   
   
       15 . The deck tile device as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein said base support member includes at least one passage formed in one of said lateral ribs. 
   
   
       16 . The deck tile device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said at least one deck tile member includes a plurality of grooves and a plurality of beams formed therein for anti-slipping purposes.

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