MODULE FOR USE IN CONSTRUCTING A PATHWAY FOR TRAFFIC
A module for use in constructing a pathway for traffic comprises a base member and a top plate is securable to the base member and having a plurality of horizontally spaced upwardly projecting button structures, including solid button structures and fastener-receiving button structures. The solid button structures are each integrally formed with the top plate. The fastener-receiving button structures each comprise an upwardly projecting peripheral portion and a depressed central portion. The fastener-receiving apertures are disposed one within each of the depressed central portion and are each surrounded by the upwardly projecting peripheral portion. A cap member is securable within the depressed central portion of each fastener-receiving button structure. To form a pathway for traffic, the modules are placed in perimeter-edge to perimeter-edge relation, and each top plate is secured to the base member by fasteners extending through the fastener-receiving apertures and securely engaged in the base member.
1 . A module for use in constructing a pathway for traffic, said module comprising:
a base member having a perimeter edge and a top surface;
a top plate securable to said base member and having a plurality of horizontally spaced upwardly projecting button structures, including solid button structures and fastener-receiving button structures;
wherein said solid button structures are each integrally formed with said top plate;
wherein said fastener-receiving button structures each comprise an upwardly projecting peripheral portion and a depressed central portion, and wherein said fastener-receiving apertures are disposed one within each of said depressed central portion and are each surrounded by said upwardly projecting peripheral portion; and,
a cap member securable in removable and replaceable relation within said depressed central portion of each said fastener-receiving button structure; and,
wherein, to form a pathway for traffic, said modules are placed in perimeter-edge to perimeter-edge relation, and each said top plate is secured to said base member by fasteners extending through said fastener-receiving apertures of said top plate and securely engaged in said base member.
2 . The module of claim 1 , wherein said solid button structures have a textured top surface, and said cap members have a textured top surface.
3 . The module of claim 2 , wherein each of said fastener-receiving button structures has at least one keyway therein and said cap members have co-operating keys for engagement in said keyways, to thereby rotationally align said cap members in said fastener-receiving button structures.
4 . The module of claim 1 , wherein said base member has a first end, a second end, a first side and a second side.
5 . The module of claim 1 , wherein said base member has a top deck.
6 . The module of claim 1 , wherein said top plate has a first end, a second end, a first side and a second side.
7 . The module of claim 1 , wherein to form a pathway for traffic, said modular panels are placed in perimeter-edge to perimeter-edge relation, as aforesaid, and are secured together.
8 . The module of claim 1 , wherein said fasteners comprise threaded fasteners that extend through said fastener-receiving apertures of said top plate and securely threadibly engage in said base member.
9 . The module of claim 1 , wherein each said cap member is securable in removable and replaceable relation within said depressed central portion of each fastener-receiving button structure.
10 . The module of claim 1 , further comprising a heater-receiving space between said base member and said top plate.
11 . The module of claim 10 , further comprising an electrically powered heater member disposed within the heater-receiving space between the base member and the top plate.