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The present invention provides an interlocking paving block capable of accepting an internal lamp and a pavement of interlocking illuminated paving blocks. In one embodiment, the interlocking paving block has a main body bent from 14 gauge aluminum sheet metal to form upper and lower flanges for att

The present invention provides an interlocking paving block capable of accepting an internal lamp and a pavement of interlocking illuminated paving blocks. In one embodiment, the interlocking paving block has a main body bent from 14 gauge aluminum sheet metal to form upper and lower flanges for attaching and supporting a bottom plate and a lens. The lens is made from a tough, polymeric material, such as polycarbonate sheeting. An access hole in the bottom plate allows a lamp socket and lamp to be inserted into or removed from the interior of the paver block without removing the lens. A top cap secures the lens against the main body, providing a clamping force between the lens and main body to compress a rubber gasket, thus providing an environmental seal. An interior perimeter of the top cap also provides a friction step, thereby improving traction across the top of the paver block.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [11.] An interlocking paving block capable of accepting an internal lamp, the interlocking paving block comprising:a main body having an upper flange, a lower flange, and an interior defined by substantially planar walls that are substantially perpendicular to the upper flange

[ What is claimed is:] [11.] An interlocking paving block capable of accepting an internal lamp, the interlocking paving block comprising:a main body having an upper flange, a lower flange, and an interior defined by substantially planar walls that are substantially perpendicular to the upper flange, wherein said main body is fabricated from aluminum sheet metal;a bottom plate with a lamp clip, an access hole in the bottom plate providing access to a socket cutout in the lamp clip within the interior of the main body;a light-transmissive lens comprised of polycarbonate sheet supported by said upper flange; anda top cap overlying a perimeter portion of said lens to form a friction step between a face of the lens and an inside perimeter of said top cap.