| 摘要 |
<p>An elongated holding device (20) for holding paving blocks (86) in place. The device (20) has a pair of longitudinally spaced ends (36 & 38), an elongated vertical plate (24) having a front paving block contacting face (26) to define a border for a paved area, and a rear surface (28). The device (20) also includes a plurality of discrete, elongated footing elements (30) which are attached to a lower portion (28a) of the rear surface (28) of the plate (24). The footing elements (30) are spaced apart longitudinally of the plate (24) and extend rearwardly therefrom. A first connector structure (40) which includes an elongated, longitudinally extending tab (44) is located at one end of the device (20). The footing elements (30) each including a respective second connector structure (42) in the form of a tab receiving opening (54). Each of the tab receiving openings (54) is configured to receive and mate with the tab (44) of the first connector element (40) to thereby form a secure connection therebetween. The presence of a connector structure (42) at each footing element (30) increases the overall ability of the device to be adapted to fit the edging requirements and characteristics of paving areas of various sizes and shapes.</p> |
