Rubber wall block system

Abstract

A rubber block wall system for sports enclosures comprising a plurality of rubber blocks comprised of recycled rubber materials positioned next to each other which are mechanically and adhesively bonded together. Each block has a vertical hole allowing a post to be inserted to fix the blocks into the ground and netting or mesh panels attachable above the fence. Also claimed are T blocks, corner blocks, and cruciform blocks. The upper face of the block is rounded. A gate can be inserted into the enclosure to allow access. Also claimed are recess channels in the base of the block for drainage and grouting. The rubber wall blocks can be painted and advertising panels attachable.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a rubber wall block system, and more particularly to a rubber wall block system for use as the surround for sports and event areas, constructed of rubber blocks or which can be described as rubber panels which are adhesively bonded and mechanically fixed to each other end to end. Each block has a central hole in the top which extends through the full thickness of the block for a post which allows ground anchoring and also a fixing point for netting and fencing above the top of the block.

[0002] The construction of a surround to a sports facility or event area involves the use of metal fences or wooden boards or posts and netting which for the most part are made from virgin materials which are not necessarily recycled. These types of walls and surrounds require skilled installation techniques and can be time consuming. Wooden surrounds can rot and steel and masonry blocks can be non impact absorbing. Unlike these systems, the rubber block wall system of the present invention uses rubber sourced from existing sports surfaces or from granulated car tyres or recycled plastics. When painted the rubber all blocks are waterproof, and weather resistant. The blocks are intrinsically impact absorbing and durable. At the end of their service life they can be ground up and recycled to make new rubber wall blocks. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The present invention provides a rubber block wall system that eliminates the need for substantial trenching and skilled labour. The present invention relies upon the mass of the block and the adhesive bonding and mechanical interlocking when the blocks are placed end to end. Capping pieces are used to close the post holes on top of the block. Constructing a rubber block wall system of the present invention uses recycled rubber and plastics materials and does not require skilled labor.

[0004] The present invention utilizes rubber blocks with all joints between adjacent blocks being located with dowled or mortice and tenon joints and bonded together end to end with adhesive.

[0005] Advantages of the present invention include a block wall system incorporating the advantages of prior art black wall systems but using recycled materials, being impact absorbing and a rubber block wall system that minimizes or eliminates the need for skilled labor in the construction of the block wall system; a block wall system that that significantly simplifies the construction of a block wall enabling individuals with little or no experience to build the block wall system.

[0006] A further understanding of the nature and advantages of the invention may be realized by reference to the remaining portions of the specification and the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] FIG. 1 is a side eievation view of a section of a biock wail system constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.

[0008] FIG. 2 is a top view of the block wall system of FIG. 1.

[0009] FIG. 3 is an end view of the wall block system of FIG 1

[00010] FIG, 4 is a bottom view of the wall block system of FIG 1

[00011] FIG 5 is an isometric drawing of the two blocks in FIG 1 joined

[00012] FIG. 6 is an isometric view of two rubber blocks joined with a fence post and fence panel installed.

[00013] FIG. 7 is a plan view of a corner section block

[0014] FIG. 8 is a plan view of a T section block

[0015] FIG. 9 is a plan view of a cruciform section block

[0016] Fig 10 shows how a fence post is grouted into the block and into the ground

[0017] Fig 11 shows how a locating post is grouted into the block and into the ground

[0018] Fig 12 shows how a gate is adjoined to two adjacent blocks DESCRIPTION OF THE SPECIFIC EMBODIMENTS

[0019] Referring to FIGS. 1: 2, 3, 4 and 5 the blocks are stood onto the ground with the curved edge at the top of the block. They are pushed together until the faces meet using the dowels to locate them with adhesive applied to each end of the block before pushing together.

[0020] Figures 11 shows how a fence post which can also be a shorter locating post is dropped into the location hole and is concreted into the ground and grouted into the block. Figure 6 shows how a rubber cap or wet pour rubber mix is inserted into the top of the block to close the post hole.

[0021] Figures 6 shows how a fence post is dropped into the location hole and is concreted into the ground and grouted into the block. Figure 6 shows how a fence panel or mesh or netting is fixed to two adjacent blocks with an intermediate block housing the locating post. A rubber cap or wet pour rubber mix is inserted into the top of the block to close the fence post hole.

[0022] Figures 10 and 11 show how a fence post or shorter locating post fence post is dropped into the location hole and is concreted into the ground and grouted into the block. .A rubber cap or wet pour rubber mix is inserted into the top of the block to close the location post hole.

[0023] Figures 12 shows how a gate is fixed between two blocks by means of threaded metal inserts cast into the blocks.

[0024] Figures 7, 8 and 9 show how comer, T and cruciform blocks are used to form multiple back to back or side by side enclosures.

[0025] The rubber block wall system of the present invention provides a durable and secure wall system that is economically installed without skilled labour and ’with the benefits or using recycled rubber and polymeric materials. The current invention is quick and convenient to install and can be used for permanent or temporary facilities and has impact absorbing properties.

[0026] While the above is a complete description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, various alternatives, modifications, and equivalents may be used. Therefore, the above description should not be taken as limiting the scope of the invention which is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A rubber block wall system comprising:(a) a plurality of rubber wall blocks positioned at predetermined intervals and mechanically and adhesively bonded together.(b) each said block has a hole running vertically through it in which to fix vertically a locating posts or fence post(c) a plurality of rubber all blocks with which in conjunction with comer blocks, T blocks or cruciform blocks a single enclosure or multiple enclosures can be constructed.(d) a plurality of rubber wall blocks with a gate within the line of the wall to afford access and egress to vehicles and persons.(e) a plurality of rubber wall blocks that can be installed as a permament or temporary structure.(f) a plurality of rubber wall blocks with recess channels in the base of each block for the purposes or lifting and drainage and for grouting and bedding substances.(g) a plurality of rubber wall blocks that each have impact absorbing properties(h) a plurality of rubber wall blocks that each have a rounded upper face2. The rubber wall block system of claim 1 where locating posts and fence posts can be inserted to increase stability.

3. The rubber wall block system of claim 1 where a number of different fencing materials can spanned between each fence post along the top of the block.

4. The rubber wall block system of claim 1 where the materials for construction of the blocks are recycled products.

5. The rubber wall block system of claim 1 which can be used for sports related enclosures or other leisure and event enclosures.

6. The rubber wall block in claim 1 which can be painted in different colours7. The rubber wall block in claim 2 which can have advertising logos and panels attached to its faces

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