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WO2007022571A1 - Système de clôture et procédé d’installation d’une clôture - Google Patents

Système de clôture et procédé d’installation d’une clôture Download PDF

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WO2007022571A1
WO2007022571A1 PCT/AU2006/001210 AU2006001210W WO2007022571A1 WO 2007022571 A1 WO2007022571 A1 WO 2007022571A1 AU 2006001210 W AU2006001210 W AU 2006001210W WO 2007022571 A1 WO2007022571 A1 WO 2007022571A1
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palings
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Norman Cecil Waterman
Phil Contencin
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Snaptech Pty Ltd
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Priority to AU2006284516A priority patent/AU2006284516B2/en
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H17/00—Fencing, e.g. fences, enclosures, corrals
    • E04H17/14—Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts
    • E04H17/1413—Post-and-rail fences, e.g. without vertical cross-members
    • E04H17/1417—Post-and-rail fences, e.g. without vertical cross-members with vertical cross-members
    • E04H17/1426—Picket fences
    • E04H17/1439—Picket fences with separate pickets going through the horizontal members

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  • the invention relates to fences and barriers.
  • the invention relates to an improved metal picket fencing system comprising interchangeable components.
  • Picket fences have been popular for hundreds of years. Such popularity is due to picket fencing's durability and attractive appearance, and its ease of assembly. Modern materials and manufacturing methods have created numerous alternative design options for picket fences. The termite resistance and low cost of many metals provide a common alternative to traditional wood fences. Further, various new shapes, sizes and attachment mechanisms are available for assembling the posts, cross members and pickets of a fence. Several prior art picket fence patents are described below.
  • US Patent No. 5,372,354 describes a picket fence permitting adjacent sections to be oriented angularly.
  • Upper rails are mounted removably to posts and lower rails are mounted removably and rotatably to the posts.
  • Relatively complex and rigid attachment means are used to connect palings between the upper and lower rails.
  • US Patent No. 5,531 ,427 describes a metallic fence system that includes a conventional look of a wooden fence. Adjustable pickets can be varied in width to suit particular applications.
  • US Patent No. 5,581 ,868 describes a method and apparatus for constructing a metal picket fence. Pickets are pressed into holes to form fence panels that are fastened to posts. An angled, self-locking pin system is provided to lock picket ends in the frame tube holes to prevent removal of the pickets.
  • US Patent No. 6,631 ,887 describes a vertical fencing system having vertical tubes and a horizontal rail. The rails include inturned parts to permit rotation and locking of the vertical tubes during assembly.
  • US Patent No. 6,824,123 describes a picket fence and rail mounting system that is transformable by a consumer into various styles.
  • the system includes upper and lower elongate metal rails having hollow interiors.
  • a plurality of pickets are transversely slidable through openings in the rails.
  • the pickets each have notches to assist in securing the pickets to the rails.
  • Finials and decorative inserts may be secured to the fence to provide various styles.
  • Prior art metal picket fences, including features of the above described fences, often remain difficult to assemble, are not easily adapted to various landscapes, and include visually unappealing fasteners and locking mechanisms, which protrude from pickets, rails and posts.
  • an object of the present invention is to overcome or at least alleviate one or more of the above limitations including providing an improved fencing system and a method of fencing installation.
  • the present invention is a fencing system comprising: at least two posts; at least two perforated rail sections connected to the posts; a plurality of palings extending between the at least two perforated rail sections; and covering rail sections assembled adjacent the perforated rail sections.
  • the at least two perforated rail sections are identical components which are inverted to create upper and lower rail sections.
  • the covering rail sections are snap fit together with the perforated rail sections and cover fasteners connecting the perforated rail sections to the posts.
  • the perforated and covering rail sections are L-shaped and form a rectangular channel when assembled together.
  • the covering rail sections include clamping tabs to secure the ends of the palings.
  • the present invention is a method of installing a fence system comprising the steps of: installing posts; connecting perforated rail sections to the posts; inserting palings through the perforated rail sections; and assembling covering rail sections adjacent the perforated rail sections.
  • the rail sections are raked relative to the palings so that the palings remain relatively vertical over sloped ground, and wherein the covering rail sections cover distal ends of the palings.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a top view of a perforated rail section according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a cross sectional view of a perforated rail section and a covering rail section according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an end view of an assembled fence system according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a portion of a front view of a fence system showing rectangular palings raked at an angle alpha according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a cross section view of perforated and covering rail sections according to a further embodiment of the present invention designed to minimize rattling of palings;
  • FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a cross section view of alternative perforated and covering rail sections according to a further embodiment of the present invention designed to minimize rattling of palings
  • FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a top view of a perforated rail section used to create a traditional picket fence style having a single row of palings with gaps between the palings according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of a top view of a perforated rail section used to create a barrier fence having no gaps between the palings according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of a top view of a perforated rail section used to create a privacy fence having staggered palings that enables air to move through the fence but does not enable one to look orthogonally through the fence according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective cross-sectional view illustrating a perforated rail section 100 connected to a covering rail section 200, according to some embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a general flow diagram illustrating a method of installing a fence system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Embodiments of the present invention are presented as apparatus components and method steps related to a fencing system and method of fencing installation. Elements of the apparatus are illustrated in concise outline form in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are necessary to understanding the embodiments of the present invention, but so as not to clutter the disclosure with excessive detail that will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art in light of the present description.
  • adjectives such as first and second, left and right, top and bottom, upward and downward, etc., are used solely to define one element or method step from another element or method step without necessarily requiring a specific relative position or sequence that is described by the adjectives.
  • Words such as “comprises” or “includes” are not used to define an exclusive set of elements or method steps. Rather, such words merely define a minimum set of elements or method steps included in a particular embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 there is a schematic diagram showing a top view of a perforated rail section 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the section 100 includes an L-shaped cross section and perforations 105 in a perforated plate 110.
  • FIG. 2 there is a schematic diagram showing a cross sectional view of a perforated rail section 100 and a covering rail section 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the cross sectional view is magnified relative to the top view shown in FIG. 1.
  • the covering rail section 200 is designed to lock or snap-fit into the perforated rail section 100 using, for example, notch and hook elements 205.
  • FIG. 3 there is a schematic diagram of an end view of an assembled fence system 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Two sets of perforated rail section 100 and covering rail section 200 are connected to a vertical post 305.
  • Pickets or palings 310 are positioned between the two sets of rail sections 100, 200, and are inserted through the perforations 105 in the perforated plates 110.
  • the perforated rail sections 100 include holes for receiving fasteners 315 that connect to the post 300.
  • the covering rail sections 200 can be locked into place using a simple snap fit mechanism after the fasteners 315 are installed. Thus the covering rail sections 200 cover the fasteners 315 and the ends of the palings 310 and provide for a clean final look and finish to the completed fence system 300.
  • the perforations 105 in the perforated rail sections 100 enable the palings 310 to be raked or angled with respect to the rail sections 100, 200.
  • FIG. 4 there is a schematic diagram of a portion of a front view of a fence system 300 showing rectangular palings 310 raked at an angle alpha according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the palings 310 can be raked at very steep angles alpha relative to the rail sections 100, 200.
  • FIGS. 5 and 6 there are schematic diagrams showing cross section views of perforated and covering rail sections 100, 200 according to a further embodiment of the present invention designed to minimize rattling of palings 310.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a single row of clamping tabs 500 into which the ends of palings 310 are engaged, thus securing the palings 310 to the rail section 200.
  • FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a double row of clamping tabs 500 used to secure staggered palings 310, which are described in more detail below.
  • the components of the present invention including the posts 305, perforated rail sections 100, covering rail section 200 and clamping tabs 500 can be manufactured using various techniques, such as, for example, combinations of stampings, extrusions and welding. Further, the above components of the present invention can be made of various materials such as, for example, aluminium, steel and various polymers or composites. The present invention is thus an improved fencing system and method of fencing installation that enables aesthetically appealing metal fences to be quickly installed without the need for welding or excessive cutting of components. Further, manufacturers and suppliers of a system 300 can offer alternative forms of perforated rail sections 100 that provide very different styles of fences. For example, referring to FIGS.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a traditional picket fence style having a single row of palings 310 with gaps between the palings 310.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a barrier fence having no gaps between the palings 310.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates a picket fence having two staggered rows of palings 310.
  • the fence style in FIG. 9 thus creates a privacy fence that enables air to move through the fence but does not enable one to look orthogonally through the fence.
  • identical palings 310, posts 305, fasteners 315 and covering rail sections 200 can be used to create all of the various fence styles illustrated in FIGS. 7 through 9. Only the perforated rail sections 100 are changed to completely change a fence style. That results in considerable economies of scale and cost reductions for mass produced fence products according to the present invention. Further, fence retailers can maintain lower levels of inventory of fence components, thus further reducing costs, while still offering customers a wide range of fence styles.
  • the palings 310 can be U-shaped channels in all of the fence embodiments shown in FIGS. 7 through 9. In FIGS. 7 and 9 a single U-shaped channel paling 310 is inserted through each perforation 105 in the same or in alternating directions.
  • a fence system 300 will have an identical look from either side of the fence. That presents a further significant advantage of the present invention, as it avoids common disputes between neighbours over the look of traditional picket fences that have only one smooth side, where the other side, viewed by a neighbour, displays the back of wooden rail sections.
  • the palings overlap and are also inserted in alternating directions to create a complete visible barrier that has an identical look on either side.
  • FIG. 10 a perspective cross-sectional view is illustrated of a perforated rail section 100 connected to a covering rail section 200, according to some embodiments of the present invention.
  • Alternative embodiments of the clamping tabs 500 are illustrated as clamping tabs 505, where one clamping tab 505 is connected to the perforated rail section 100 and another clamping tab 505 is connected to the covering rail section 200.
  • the use of the clamping tabs 505 in both the perforated rail section 100 and in the covering rail section 200 provide a further mechanism for securing palings 310 that are inserted through the perforations 105.
  • the perforations 105 also can be located in both the perforated rail section 100 and in the covering rail section 200 so as to receive the palings 310. That enables the palings 310 to extend through both the perforated rail section 100 and the covering rail section 200, such as, for example, where the perforated rail section 100 and the covering rail section 200 together form a middle horizontal rail, positioned between a top horizontal rail and a bottom horizontal rail, of a fence.
  • a general flow diagram illustrates a method 1000 of installing a fence system 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • posts 305 are installed.
  • the posts 305 can include various materials and shapes including thin walled rectangular metal stock.
  • perforated rail sections 100 are connected to the posts 305.
  • connecting the rail sections 100 to the posts 305 can be done using various types of fasteners 315 such as bolts or screws or using various other types of connection means such as clips.
  • palings 310 are inserted through perforations 105 in the rail sections 100.
  • covering rail sections 200 are assembled adjacent to the perforated rail sections 100.
  • the covering rail sections 200 can be connected to the perforated rail sections 100 using for example notch and hook elements 205.
  • the fencing system and method of fencing installation of the present invention are not limited to exterior commercial and residential fencing. Interior walls and barriers also can be constructed according to the teachings of the present invention.
  • the fence system 300 can be inverted so that the posts 305 and palings 310 are relatively horizontal and the rail sections 100, 200 are relatively vertical.
  • the posts 305 can include various types of end supports for the rail sections 100, 200 and are not limited to conventional heavy gauge fence posts.
  • the present invention therefore enables an improved fencing system 300 that provides a high quality and professionally finished appearance with a minimum of installation labour.
  • Palings 310 of the present invention are easily raked relative to rail sections 100, 200 to provide an attractive fence over sloped ground.
  • covering rail sections 200 can be used to hide fasteners 315 and the ends of the palings 310.
  • Symmetrical features of the present invention also can create a fence system 300 having an identical look from either side.
  • Various styles of perforated rail sections 100 which create fences of dramatically different looks and functions, can be used with standard posts 305, covering rail sections 200, and fasteners 315-thus providing significant economies of scale and reduced storage costs for manufacturers and vendors.

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La présente invention concerne un système de clôture et un procédé d’installation d’une clôture permettant une installation aisée en utilisant des composants interchangeables. Le système comprend au moins deux poteaux (305) et au moins deux parties de montants perforés (100) raccordées aux poteaux (305). Une pluralité de lattes verticales (310) s’étend entre les deux ou plusieurs parties de montants perforés (100). Des parties de montants de recouvrement (200) sont assemblées de manière adjacente aux parties de montants perforés (100).
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