Over decking systems and methods

US11214932B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army · US

Inventors

• Jonathan M. Polom · Grosse Pointe Woods, US
• Ashley L. Genna · Chesterfield Township, US
• Justin S. Strickler · Clinton, US
• Gary E. Johnston · Vicksburg, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 28, 2020
• Grant date: Jan 4, 2022
• Expiry date: May 25, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E01D19/125
• WIPO field: Civil engineering
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A decking system provides a surface upon which traffic may travel. Drivable decking surfaces can support heavy vehicles, such as tanks. Exemplary decking systems include a first module, a second module, a first upper fastening assembly, a first lower fastening assembly, a second upper fastening assembly, and a second lower fastening assembly. These fastening assemblies can secure the first module and the second module together. Decking systems may also include side ramp assemblies and/or end ramp assemblies, and such ramp assemblies can be coupled with a decking platform. Fastening assemblies may include a pin, a first clip, and a second clip.