Modular platform and interconnectability

Abstract

The disclosure provides methods systems and apparatuses for modular platforms. In one embodiment at least two congruous modules are provided wherein each of the modules have at least one plank. Further, there is a plurality of routed grooves having routed holes for receiving one or more fasteners to adjoin the modular platforms. Notably, the individual modules may be prefabricated templates available for in-stock selection or custom-ordered. The length and shape of the interconnected modules amount to innumerable permutations. To facilitate horizontal stability, fasteners adjoining adjacent modules are used, but added vertical stability may be achieved through routed pockets and complimentary grooves. For further stability, something desirable possibly for unleveled ground or assured smooth pathways, supporting substrate(s) beneath the modular platforms and additional attachment means may be utilized at every possible junction. As a finishing touch, a platform edging about the perimeter of the desired modular platform is suggested.

1 . A method for a modular platform, the method comprising:
 providing at least two congruous modules, wherein each of the at least two modules have at least one plank;   routing a plurality of grooves from a periphery of a top surface of a top layer of each of the at least two modules, wherein the grooves have both a predetermined depth near a bottom surface of the top layer and a predetermined length extending from the periphery towards an inner portion of the top surface;   routing a plurality of holes substantially near a terminus for each of the plurality of grooves, wherein the holes have a predetermined width and length, and further wherein the terminus is sufficiently far away from the periphery to maintain integrity of the modular platform; and   inserting a plurality of fasteners in the two congruous modules, wherein each of the fasteners comprise two legs integrally joined by a bar, and further wherein one of the two legs resides in one of the plurality of holes in one of the two congruous modules and another of the two legs resides in another of the plurality of holes in another of the two congruous modules so as to create a substantially flush embedding of each of the fasteners in order to provide improved horizontal stability to a resulting modular platform.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 routing one or more routed pockets within a middle portion of the top surface and located on at least one side of at least one of the at least two modules;   providing one or more pocket inserts within the middle portion of the top surface and located on at least one side of at least another of the at least two modules; and   inserting the one or more routed pockets into the one or more pocket inserts so as to complimentary connect opposing sides of the at least two modules in order to provide improved vertical stability to the resulting modular platform.   
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , further comprising providing an attachment means between the one or more routed pockets and the one or more pocket inserts to provide greater vertical stability and integrity. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising adjoining a supporting substrate to the bottom surface. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising providing an attachment means between the grooves and the holes that are in complimentary connection. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising repeating the method to achieve a desired length and pattern. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising framing the modular platform with a platform edging after achieving a desired length and pattern. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising expansion cracks between each of a plurality of planks on each of the at least two modules having more than the at least one plank thereon. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the routing of the grooves comprises routing the grooves through the bottom surface. 
     
     
         10 . A modular platform system comprising:
 at least two congruous modules, wherein each of the at least two modules have at least one plank;   a plurality of grooves from a periphery of a top surface of a top layer of each of the at least two modules, wherein the grooves have both a predetermined depth near a bottom surface of the top layer and a predetermined length that extends from the periphery towards an inner portion of the top surface;   a plurality of routed holes substantially near a terminus for each of the plurality of routed grooves, wherein the routed holes have a predetermined width and length, and further wherein the terminus is sufficiently far away from the periphery to maintain integrity of the modular platform; and   a plurality of fasteners in the two congruous modules, wherein each of the fasteners comprise two legs integrally joined by a bar, and further wherein one of the two legs resides in one of the plurality of routed holes in one of the two congruous modules and another of the two legs resides in another of the plurality of routed holes in another of the two congruous modules so as to create a substantially flush embedding of each of the fasteners in order to provide improved horizontal stability for the modular platform system.   
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10 , further comprising:
 one or more routed pockets within a middle portion of the top surface and located on at least one side of at least one of the at least two modules;   one or more pocket inserts within the middle portion of the top surface and located on at least one side of at least another of the at least two modules; and   the one or more routed pockets inserted into the one or more pocket inserts so as to complimentary connect opposing sides of the at least two modules in order to provide improved vertical stability for the modular platform system.   
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 11 , further comprising an attachment means placed between the one or more routed pockets and the one or more pocket inserts to provide greater vertical stability and integrity. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 10 , further comprising a supporting substrate adjoined to the bottom surface. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 10 , further comprising an attachment means placed between the routed grooves and the routed holes that are in complimentary connection. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 10 , further comprising repetition of the modular platform system to achieve a desired length and pattern. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 10 , further comprising a platform edging framing a perimeter of the modular platform system after achieving a desired length and pattern. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 10 , further comprising expansion cracks located between each of a plurality of planks on each of the at least two modules having more than the at least one plank thereon. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the routed grooves extend through the bottom surface. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein a shape of each of the at least two modules comprises any shape capable of modularly adjoining to create the modular platform system regardless whether each of the any shape are identical or different shapes. 
     
     
         20 . A method for creating a modular platform, the method comprising:
 receiving at least two congruous modules, wherein each of the at least two modules have at least one plank;   receiving at least one fastener, wherein the at least one fastener comprises two legs integrally joined by a bar;   inserting one of the two legs into one hole and another of the two legs into another hole, wherein the one hole and the another hole are located on a different one of the at least two congruous modules, and the bar spans a distance for the creating of the modular platform resulting from the at least two congruous modules now connected with a substantially flush embedding of the fastener used to provide improved horizontal stability.