CA2142402A1

CA2142402A1 - Fencing system

Info

Publication number: CA2142402A1
Application number: CA002142402A
Authority: CA
Inventors: Paul Teskey
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1995-02-13
Filing date: 1995-02-13
Publication date: 1996-08-14

Abstract

There is described a partitioning system comprising a partitioning panel sub-divided horizontally into at least two sub panels along a line of cut, and stringers respectively connected to each of the two sub panels adjacent the line of cut, the stringer being adapted for connection to the opposite sub panel adjacent the line of cut to reform the two sub panels into a partitioning panel.

Description

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The present invention relates to partitioning systems, and more particularly to preassembled partitioning systems particularly useful as fences.
Fences may be either stick or piece built, or 5 constructed from preassembled sections that typically are 8 feet long by 5 to 7 feet high. The size of such sections makes them difficult to transport by van, pick-up truck or automobile roof racks. Preassembled sections are also difficult to display and store at retail level. Self-serve 10 retail is generally impossible for an individual due to weight and size. Spans of less than 8 feet and other partition parts, like gates, need to be piece assembled on site. Large preassembled sections are also prone to "sail" on windy days, making them extremely dif f icult to place.
There is therefore a need for preassembled panels to be used for partitioning or fencing that are smaller in size, light in weight, easy to transport and of course cost competitive with existing systems.
It is therefore an object of the present invention 20 to provide a partitioning system that obviates and mitigates from the disadvantages of the prior art.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a partitioning system in which preassembled panels of various materials including wood, plastic and metal of 25 relatively small size and light weight can be assembled easily and quickly into a f ence or partition of various heights .
According to the present invention, there is provided a partitioning system comprising a partitioning panel sub-divided horizontally into at least two sub panels along 30 a line of cut, and stringer means respectively connected to each of said at least two sub panels adjacent said line of cut, said stringer means being adapted for connection to the respective opposite one of said sub panels adjacent said line of cut to reform said at least two sub panels into a 35 partitioning panel.

2142~Q2 Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in greater detail, and will be better understood when read in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:
Flgure 1 is an end elevational view of a fence panel cut in half with a connecting envelope added thereto;
Figure 2 is a side elevational view of the fence panel of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is an end elevational view of a fence panel cut in half with a angled connecting envelope added thereto;
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the fence panel of Figure 3;
Figure 5 is an end elevational view of a vertical alternating board-on-board fence cut in half with connecting means therebetween;
Figure 6 is an end elevational view showing a modif ied connection between the upper and lower halves of a vertical alternating board-on-board fencing panel;
Figure 7 is a perspective view of the f encing panel of Figure 6; and Figure 8 is a perspective view of a fencing panel in accordance with the present invention assembled between spaced apart f ence posts .
With reference to Figures 1 to 4, the present system advantageously makes use of conventional preassembled fence or partitioning panels 10 that typically are sold in sections 8 f eet long by 5, 6 or 7 f eet high .
These panels come in a number of styles most or all of which are adaptable to the present invention, the styles including vertical one side, vertical alternating board-on-board, picket, lattice, alternating panel, ranch and combinations of two or more of these.
The panels are initially cut lengthwise into two sub panels 12 and 13. Advantageously, each sub panel, after cutting, will be of equal height, but this is not essential.

2142~2 As shown in Figure 1, the panels can be square-cut or, as shown in Figure 3, diagonally cut. A stringer 15 is connected to the lower edge 14 of panel 12 to extend downwardly below the lower edge, and a similar stringer 18 is connected to the 5 upper edge 17 of sub panel 13 to be on the opposite side relative to stringer 15 and to extend upwardly from edge 17.
As will be apparent, when sub panels 12 and 13 are once again placed together along their respective opposed edges 14 and 17, stri~gers 15 and 18 will envelop the line of connection 10 for fastening to the respectively opposite sub panel by means of staples, nails, threaded fasteners or the like. If a full height section of less than the full overall length of sub panel 12 or 13 is required, each sub panel can be cut vertically to the required length, and the two sub-sections 15 placed together as shown in Figure 1.
With reference to Figures 5, 6 and 7, the present invention is shown adapted for use with vertical alternating board-on-board fencing panels 22. Once again, panel 22 is cut horizontally in half into upper sub panel 23 and lower sub 20 panel 24. Stringers 27 are then connected between alternating boards 30 adjacent the horizontal cut 33. Each sub panel is advantageously provided with a joist 38 placed between boards 30 to abut stringer 27 lengthwise. When sub-panels 23 and 24 are reassembled, one of joists 38 is used as a tongue for 25 connecting the two sub sections, and the other can be used as a stringer 40 to cover horizontal cut 33. Boards 30 are then joined to joist 38 using nails, etc.
The sub-panels are interchangeable and can be used for either the top or bottom of the final assembly. Also, 30 when the partition span is less than half the width of a single panel, a single panel can be cut and the two pieces assembled in the same manner as described above.
For purposes of constructing a fence, posts 50 are set in the ground 8 feet apart in the normal way as shown in 35 Figure 8. The loweF sub panel 13 is t~en installed between 2l~2~a2 the posts, followed by installation of the upper sub panel 12, the two sub panels being connected together by means of the connecting envelope described above. The panels, after installation, can be topped with decorative crowns, lattice 5 or mouldings.
The above-described embodiments of the present invention are meant to be illustrative of preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Various 10 modifications, which would be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, are intended to be within the scope of the present invention. The only limitations to the scope of the present invention are set out in the following appended claims.

Claims

THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION IN WHICH AN EXCLUSIVE
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:

1. A partitioning system comprising:
a partitioning panel sub-divided horizontally into at least two sub panels along a line of cut; and stringer means respectively connected to each of said at least two sub panels adjacent said line of cut, said stringer means being adapted for connection to the respective opposite one of said sub panels adjacent said line of cut to reform said at least two sub panels into a partitioning panel.