GB2312173A - Compositions for equestrian exercise areas - Google Patents
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- GB2312173A GB2312173A GB9707912A GB9707912A GB2312173A GB 2312173 A GB2312173 A GB 2312173A GB 9707912 A GB9707912 A GB 9707912A GB 9707912 A GB9707912 A GB 9707912A GB 2312173 A GB2312173 A GB 2312173A
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Classifications
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
- E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
- E01C13/00—Pavings or foundations specially adapted for playgrounds or sports grounds; Drainage, irrigation or heating of sports grounds
- E01C13/06—Pavings made in situ, e.g. for sand grounds, clay courts E01C13/003
- E01C13/065—Pavings made in situ, e.g. for sand grounds, clay courts E01C13/003 at least one in situ layer consisting of or including bitumen, rubber or plastics
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Abstract
An artificial surface especially for equestrian use comprises foundation layer(s), a layer of granules of a natural, synthetic or fibre-reinforced material and a top surface which comprises a mixture of sand, fibres or granules and a non-toxic lubricant.
Description
This invention relates to a surface construction, and more particularly, but not exclusively, to an equestrian sports surface.
Examples of such surfaces include training gallops, menages, arenas for show jumping or dressage events, horse racing tracks or the like.
According to the invention, we provide a surface construction comprising of a semi-permeable membrane and covered a foundation containing subterranean channels which are filled by the stone through the foundation layer to collect and store water. The periphery of the surface comprises of side walls which could be constructed from a number of materials such as wood, concrete, brick or earth. The walls contain and are supported by the foundation which is also built up to the outer side of the wall to improve its stability. The foundation is covered by a permeable membrane to prevent the mixture of the foundation material and the surface material.
A layer of sand is the applied over the permeable membrane followed by a layer of natural, synthetic or fibre-reinforced elastomeric material. The final layer is a mixture of sand, fibres, non-toxic lubricant and elastomeric material.
The elastomeric material is preferably natural or synthetic rubber or a mixture of natural and synthetic rubbers. This may also could include fibre reinforced natural and synthetic rubbers where the fibre reinforcement may comprise nylon, rayon or other non-metallic fibres.
The fibres may comprise multi-filament fibres and at lease some of said fibres may have fibrilated parts projecting from the rubber. The elastomeric material may comprise a plurality of layers of layers of parallel fibres, the fibres of each layer lying in a plane and the planes being parallel.
The elastomeric material may be of irregular shape and size.
An example of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying diagram wherein:
FIGURE 1 is a diagrammatic cross-section through a surface construction embodying the invention.
Refering to the drawing there is illustrated a surface construction for equestrian activities, however it should be understood that the surface construction may be used for other purposes such as a sports surface for other sports such as athletics, or to provide a road or other way for pedestrians or motor vehicles.
The area into which the surface is constructed may be marked with a drainage channel to retain water(1) containing side walls(2) to contain the surface. Across this enclosed area channels are dug and the surface is lined with a membrane(3). The channels are then filled with stone(4) to retain water in the base of the surface which will rise through the layers in dry weather increasing the water content in the sand during periods of low rainfall. The lower semi-permeable membrane causes most of the water to be retained in the layers over the membrane which may be constructed woven polyester sheeting or the like.
A drainage channel is may be constructed on either side of the surface to increase water retention in the area of the surface without hte surface becoming saturated.
Foundation material(5) is then applied to increase the potential to retain water with the stone channels continuing to pass through the foundation material. The foundation layer may be hardcore, crushed stone, crushed concrete, gravel or the like. A layer of sand(6) is then applied over the foundation layer to provide a surface for the layer of stone to settle and 'bed' into. A second membrane(7) is applied to ensure that no stone can pass through and mix with the surface layers.
The lower surface layer (8) consists of granulated natural, synthetic or fibrereinforced elastomeric materials, such as but not exclusively rubbers, which overlay the foundation layers to such a depth as to provide an compressable even surface. An example of such would be an approximate layer of 75mm deep.
The final layer (9) would consist of a mixture of sand, non-toxic lubricant and granulated and fibrous materials. An example would be a mixture of natural, synthetic or fibre-reinforced elastomeric material, nylon, rayon, polyester fibres blended with double washed silica sand and non-toxic lubricant. This surface is laid to a depth sufficient to prevent the animals from exposing the elastomeric material beneath when the surface is used for what is has been laid for.
The surface does not contain any metal or solvents. The surface has been invented to reduce the potential for stress injuries to animals being exercised on the surface through the impact absorbing effect of the elastomeric layer.
Claims (4)
1 An equestrian surface which consists of a minimum of two layers, the lower level being a mix of granulated natural, synthetic or fibre reinforced elastomeric material and the upper layer being a blend of sand, non-toxic lubricant and various fibrous or granulated materials.
2. An equestrian surface which consists of at least three layers, the first being a layer of fine material to provide a bed, the second being a layer of granulated natural, synthetic or fibre reinforced elastomeric material being either all of one material or a haphazard mixture of two or more of the specified materials and the third layer being a blend of sand, non-toxic lubricant and a various fibrous and granulated materials
3. An equestrian surface as claimed in claim 1 or 2 where the ratio of thickness between the layer immediately below the top level and the top layer is in the region of 0.5:1 and 1:1
2. An equestrian surface which consists of at least three layers, the first being a layer of fine material to provide a bed, the second being a layer of granulated natural, synthetic or fibre reinforced elastomeric material and the third layer being a blend of sand, non-toxic lubricant and a mixture of natural, synthetic or fibre-reinforced elastomeric material, nylon, rayon and polyester fibres.
3. An equestrian surface as claimed in claim 1 or 2 where the ratio of thickness between the second layer and the third layer is in the region of 0.5:1 and 1:1
4. An equestrian surface as claimed in claim 1 or 2 where there is a further layer of a covering of natural, synthetic or fibre reinforced elastomeric material 6. An equestrian surface as claimed in claim 1 or 2 in which there is a layer of natural, synthetic and fibre reinforced elastomeric material 7 An equestrian surface as claimed in claim 1 or 2 in which the elastomeric material is natural or synthetic or fibre-reinforced rubber.
Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows 1 An equestrian surface which consists of a minimum of two layers, the lower level being a mix of granulated natural, synthetic or fibre reinforced elastomeric material, being either all of one material or a haphazard mixture of two or more of the specified materials, and the upper layer being a blend of sand, non-toxic lubricant and various fibrous and granulated materials.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBGB9608121.1A GB9608121D0 (en) | 1996-04-19 | 1996-04-19 | Artificial synthetic equestrian surface |
Publications (3)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| GB9707912D0 GB9707912D0 (en) | 1997-06-04 |
| GB2312173A true GB2312173A (en) | 1997-10-22 |
| GB2312173B GB2312173B (en) | 1998-03-04 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GBGB9608121.1A Pending GB9608121D0 (en) | 1996-04-19 | 1996-04-19 | Artificial synthetic equestrian surface |
| GB9707912A Expired - Fee Related GB2312173B (en) | 1996-04-19 | 1997-04-18 | Surface construction suitable for sports |
Family Applications Before (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GBGB9608121.1A Pending GB9608121D0 (en) | 1996-04-19 | 1996-04-19 | Artificial synthetic equestrian surface |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2004063467A1 (en) * | 2003-01-14 | 2004-07-29 | Maclaw Limited | Track surface |
Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB1207622A (en) * | 1966-12-17 | 1970-10-07 | Internat Glass Trust Reg | An improved surfacing or flooring for open air or covered sports grounds and the like |
| GB2196539A (en) * | 1986-09-15 | 1988-05-05 | Heijmans Wegenbouwmij | Substructure construction for an artificial grass field |
| GB2215731A (en) * | 1988-02-09 | 1989-09-27 | Collins Martin Enterprises | Compositions for forming exercise area surfaces |
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- 1996-04-19 GB GBGB9608121.1A patent/GB9608121D0/en active Pending
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- 1997-04-18 GB GB9707912A patent/GB2312173B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Patent Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB1207622A (en) * | 1966-12-17 | 1970-10-07 | Internat Glass Trust Reg | An improved surfacing or flooring for open air or covered sports grounds and the like |
| GB2196539A (en) * | 1986-09-15 | 1988-05-05 | Heijmans Wegenbouwmij | Substructure construction for an artificial grass field |
| GB2215731A (en) * | 1988-02-09 | 1989-09-27 | Collins Martin Enterprises | Compositions for forming exercise area surfaces |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2004063467A1 (en) * | 2003-01-14 | 2004-07-29 | Maclaw Limited | Track surface |
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| GB9707912D0 (en) | 1997-06-04 |
| GB2312173B (en) | 1998-03-04 |
| GB9608121D0 (en) | 1996-06-26 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20010418 |