Patent ID: 6810834
Filing Date: 2004-11-02
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A floor panel for support on at least two support beams, the floor panel comprising:a grated panel having two opposing edges and two cross beam edges; a plurality of flanges extending from each opposing edge for supporting engagement on the support beams, the plurality of flanges defining a plurality of recesses between adjacent flanges, the flanges and recesses adapted for interlocking engagement with corresponding flanges and recesses of an adjacent panel and having dimensions that substantively maintain a gap between the flanges and recesses of two adjacent panels when interconnected; and a locking and spacing system for locking adjacent panels together while substantively maintaining a gap between the edges of two adjacent panels, the locking and spacing system including a plurality of corresponding bosses and depressions on the opposing edges for engagement with corresponding bosses and depressions on an adjacent panel, the bosses and depressions having dimensions such that a space is defined between adjacent panels when engaged on the support beams.