| 摘要 |
An artificial shock absorbing surface e.g. for use as a ski slope surface, includes an array of spaced apart upright resiliently flexible members supported by a base. The flexible members each have an upper head portion (4) and a lower stem portion (3) with the head portion (4) of each flexible member having greater transverse cross-sectional dimensions than that of the lower stem portion (3). The surface easily withstands downward directed force but on application of lateral force to the flexible members, the stem portions (3) flex so that the head portions (4) contact head portions (4) of adjacent flexible members. In a preferred embodiment, the base is formed from parallel base members (1) joined together by cross-wise connecting members (2). Preferably, strips of resilient damping material (7) are positioned between stem portions (3). |
