Modular deck system for use with movable platforms
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1. A modular deck system comprising:
- a base;
a plurality of vertical posts coupled to the base;
a plurality of engagement members,wherein at least one engagement member of the plurality of engagement members is coupled to at least one vertical post of the plurality of vertical posts; and
at least one modular deck comprising;
a plurality of mating structures coupled to corners of the at least one modular deck, each mating structure configured to releasably mate with the at least one engagement member of the plurality of engagement members on the at least one vertical post,wherein the at least one engagement member comprises;
a hanging member;
a face plate; and
and a receiving cup comprising;
an angled receiving surface; and
a central receiving hole in a bottom of the angled receiving surface,wherein the central receiving hole is configured to receive a portion of a mating structure of the plurality of mating structures.
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Abstract
Disclosed herein is a modular deck system that utilizes a combination of a movable platform having a plurality of vertical posts with engagement members. Decks, filled with freight, can be placed onto the vertical posts at various heights at different sections of the movable platform using a conveyance vehicle. Further, the height of the vertical posts can be extended using an extension post for securing tall cargo. The decks can also be locked to the vertical posts to prevent dislodgement of the deck during transport of the movable platform.
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1. A modular deck system comprising:
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a base; a plurality of vertical posts coupled to the base; a plurality of engagement members, wherein at least one engagement member of the plurality of engagement members is coupled to at least one vertical post of the plurality of vertical posts; and at least one modular deck comprising; a plurality of mating structures coupled to corners of the at least one modular deck, each mating structure configured to releasably mate with the at least one engagement member of the plurality of engagement members on the at least one vertical post, wherein the at least one engagement member comprises; a hanging member; a face plate; and and a receiving cup comprising; an angled receiving surface; and a central receiving hole in a bottom of the angled receiving surface, wherein the central receiving hole is configured to receive a portion of a mating structure of the plurality of mating structures. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A modular deck system comprising:
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a base; a plurality of vertical posts coupled to the base; a plurality of engagement members, wherein at least one engagement member of the plurality of engagement members is coupled to at least one vertical post of the plurality of vertical posts; and at least one modular deck comprising; a plurality of mating structures coupled to corners of the at least one modular deck, each mating structure configured to releasably mate with the at least one engagement member of the plurality of engagement members on the at least one vertical post; and an extension post slidingly received in at least one vertical post of the plurality of vertical posts, wherein the extension post can be locked in an extended position and a retracted position, wherein a side of the extension post comprises at least two locking holes, a locking mechanism coupled to an exterior of the at least one vertical post configured to engage the at least two locking holes, wherein the locking mechanism comprises; a locking member having a button at a first end and a locking button at a second end, wherein the locking button is configured to engage the at least two locking holes; and a biasing member for securing the locking mechanism and the locking member to an interior of the vertical post; and a spring located between the button and a spring surface of the biasing member. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A modular deck system comprising:
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a base; a plurality of vertical posts coupled to the base; a plurality of engagement members, wherein at least one engagement member of the plurality of engagement members is coupled to at least one vertical post of the plurality of vertical posts; and at least one modular deck comprising; a plurality of mating structures coupled to corners of the at least one modular deck, each mating structure configured to releasably mate with the at least one engagement member of the plurality of engagement members on the at least one vertical post, wherein the plurality of vertical posts each comprises a plurality of vertical slots configured to receive at least one shoring beam; and wherein the modular deck system further comprises; at least one magnetic shoring beam comprising; a central shoring beam portion; and a sliding subassembly slidable within a track of the central shoring beam portion, wherein an end of the sliding subassembly terminates with a L-shaped magnetic clip, wherein a first portion of the L-shaped magnetic clip is configured to be received into a first vertical slot of the plurality of vertical slots, and wherein a second portion of the L-shaped magnetic clip comprises a flat surface having a coplanar or recessed magnet. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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