Patent ID: 6018925
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: B63B,E01C,E04F

Abstract:
An elongated flooring structure, extending in a longitudinal direction, comprising:an upper web;a first channel extending longitudinally and downward from said upper web, wherein said first channel includes a flat lower web having a plurality of apertures for fasteners attaching said elongated flooring structure to a substrate, and side web portions extending between said upper web and said flat lower web, wherein each of said side web portions includes a latching surface extending longitudinally and into said first channel;a cover strip extending transversely across said first channel adjacent said upper web, wherein said cover strip includes a latching member engaging said latching surface at each side of said first channel to hold said cover strip in place; anda compression strip extending along each side of said first channel, wherein said compression strip is compressed as said latching member is brought into engagement with said latching surface at each side of said first channel, wherein said elongated flooring structure is partly composed of a rigid thermoplastic material having a first modulus of elasticity, and wherein each said compression strip is composed of a material having a second modulus of elasticity which is substantially lower than said first modulus of elasticity.