Padding device for heavy equipment

Abstract

An improved lightweight padding device for heavy equipment with improved corrosion protection and abrasion resistance wherein the padding device has a planar top, a planar bottom and four sides perpendicular to the planar top and planar bottom and the outer surface is composed of a two part elastomer of polyurea. The interior of the device is composed of expanded polystyrene.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view of the invention identified as 2 in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The invention has a basic structure. The device 10 is basically rectangular in its configuration with an exterior portion 11 and an interior portion 12. There is a top surface 13, a bottom surface 14 and four sidewalls 15, 16, 17, 18. The exterior portion 11 is composed of a two-part polyurea elastomer for abrasion resistance, durability and lightweight construction. The interior portion 12 is composed of expanded polystyrene for its lightweight characteristics.

The top view in FIG. 3 illustrates how the corners 19, 20, 21, 22 have a rounded configuration. These rounded corners can also bee seen in FIG. 1.

The illustrations and examples provided herein are for explanatory purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims. This disclosure is to be considered an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the spirit and scope of the invention and/or claims of the embodiment illustrated. Those skilled in the art will make modifications to the invention for particular applications of the invention.

Claims

1. An improved padding device for heavy equipment comprising an interior portion composed of expanded polystyrene; andan exterior portion, wherein said exterior portion is coated with a two part elastomer of polyurea for corrosion protection and abrasion resistance.

2. An equipment padding device as defined in claim 1 wherein said exterior portion further comprises a top surface; anda bottom surface.

3. An equipment padding device as defined in claim 2 wherein said exterior portion further comprises four side surfaces, said side surfaces being perpendicular tosaid top surface and said bottom surface.