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Abstract

A vertically-adjustable support structure (10) for supporting paving slabs or the like includes a base plate (20) on which four wedge-like support blocks (30) are provided. Each support block (30) has an inclined surface defining a series of teeth/steps, and a horizontal top surface. A chock (40) is placed on top of each support block (30) to support a corner of a paving slab. Each chock includes an upper support surface (70) for supporting the paving slab, and a sloped underside (280) which defines teeth (290) which engage the teeth of the support block and secures each chock against displacement towards the base plate. Moving the chock up or down the inclined surface adjusts the height of the support structure. Additional height adjustment is provided by adjusting the height of the chocks themselves. In particular, each chock includes wings (320) which are hinged to the sides of the chock. In one orientation with the side elements disposed on opposed sides of the chock the chock has a first height. In a second orientation, the side elements (320) are rotated about hinges (330) through 180° so that the surface which was uppermost in the first orientation is located on top of the upper surface of the chock, with the height of the chock increased by the depth of the side elements. The side elements preferably include means (340, 350; 360, 370, 380, 390) to lock them together and/or to the upper surface of the chock in the second orientation.

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