Patent ID: 6112671
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: B61D

Abstract:
A floor panel for forming a floor system, the floor panel comprising:a floor plate having a generally rectangular configuration with a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge, the edges extending between a first end and a second end, the floor plate having a longitudinal center line extending substantially parallel to and equidistant from each of the first and second longitudinal edges;a first edge reinforcing member located proximate the first longitudinal edge; anda second edge reinforcing member located proximate the second longitudinal edge, the reinforcing members secured to one side of the floor plate, the reinforcing members extending longitudinally across the floor plate, each reinforcing member having a generally U-shaped cross-section defined in part by a web with a pair of flanges extending therefrom,a portion of the web of the first edge reinforcing member being attached to the floor plate and extending laterally beyond the first longitudinal edge of the floor plate to provide support for a second longitudinal edge of an adjacent floor plate,the second longitudinal edge extending laterally beyond the second edge reinforcing member.