US20060192190A1 - Modular vinyl fence system - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to a system and method for creating fencing systems. More specifically, the this invention relates to a new modular configuration that is particularly suited for fabricating and assembling vinyl fencing systems that are easier to install and are tailored to the do-it-yourself marketplace.
- fences have historically been designed and erected as permanent structures, without providing for subsequent removal or alteration. These permanent structures are been built on-site from the desired fencing materials, such as chain link or raw lumber, yielding integrated structures that cannot be easily dismantled without damaging the materials. The result is that most of these prior art fences that are constructed “on site” as unitary structures, are highly labor intensive and quite expensive to have initially installed. Additionally, wood fences constructed in this manner from raw lumber can also be non-uniform in appearance, detracting from their aesthetic qualities. This problem is further amplified when the installation process is attempted by a do-it-yourself installer who has relatively little experience in working with traditional fencing systems.
- plastic fences having plastic horizontal rails that snap into vertical plastic posts are known.
- these plastic rails have snap-in connections formed on their ends and they “snap-in” directly to the plastic posts.
- Problems typically encountered with this type of plastic fence construction include the fact that these constructions do not take into account the expansion and contraction of the plastic and also that the support rails may tend to rotate in response to varying thermal conditions.
- some of these plastic fences are made of a material that has sufficient plasticity to result in sagging rails and bending posts over time.
- the present invention provides for a new fencing system constructed from durable polymer components that is sufficiently rigid and durable while providing an integrated modular assembly that is easy to assembly and well suited to a do-it-yourself marketplace.
- the present invention provides an integrated system of interfitting vinyl components and a unique polycarbonate or ABS clip for interconnection thereof.
- the entire fencing system is configured to snap together in a manner that eliminates the need for the use of tools during assembly.
- the present invention includes vertical post elements, top and bottom horizontal rail elements, a novel connector clip and a webbing panel that is retained therein.
- the vertical posts are extruded material and may be of any suitable profile for fencing posts.
- At least two openings are provided in the sidewall of the vertical posts.
- Retention clips are inserted in to each of the openings in the vertical posts. When the clips are inserted into the openings in the posts, a portion of the clips momentarily deflect and then return to their undeflected state to engage the wall of the vertical tube. Due to the shape of the clips and the manner in which they engage the wall of the vertical tube, the clips resist being withdrawn from the vertical tubes and resist deflection or rotation.
- top and bottom horizontal rails each have openings in the ends thereof, allowing these members to slide over the retention clips. Small detent openings are provided in the sidewall of these tubes that engage a mating configuration on the retention clips when the rails are snapped into place. In this manner, the top and bottom rails are also firmly retained forming a unitary structure between the vertical fence posts and the top and bottom rails.
- the top and bottom rails also include a continuous longitudinal groove therein for receiving fencing panels.
- the present invention also anticipates the possibility of employing intermediate rail members.
- the intermediate rails would have longitudinal grooves provided in both their top and bottom sides for receiving the top edge of one panel and the bottom edge of another thereby allowing two or more different panels to be employed in the same section of fence.
- one of the objects of the present invention is the provision of an integrated modular vinyl fencing system.
- Another object of the present invention is the provision of a durable vinyl fence system that exhibits improved structural characteristics as compared to the prior art.
- Yet another object of the present invention is the provision of a vinyl fencing system that is constructed of modular components that can be made to be easily interchangeable and reconfigurable.
- a further object of the present invention is the provision of a modular vinyl fence system that includes standardized construction components that is further capable of being easily disassembled and reused in alternate configurations.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the assembled fence system of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a detailed perspective view of the connection between the horizontal rail and the vertical support
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view thereof taken along line 3 - 3 of FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 3 a is an alternative cross-sectional view thereof taken along line 3 - 3 of FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the rail connector mounted to the vertical support with the horizontal rail removed;
- FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of the connector element of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the connector element installed in the vertical support as taken along line 6 - 6 of FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment connector element of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a hinge assembly manufactured in accordance with the modular principals of the system of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is an assembled view of a latch assembly for use in the modular fence system of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is an exploded view of a latch assembly for use in the modular fence system of the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a corner connector use in the modular fence system of the present invention.
- the fencing system of the present invention is illustrated and generally indicated at 10 in FIGS. 1-6 . Further, an alternate embodiment of the present invention is illustrated and generally indicated at 100 in FIG. 7 . In addition, various other components such as an alternate rail connector, hinge, latch and corner connector are depicted in FIGS. 8-11 .
- the fencing system 10 is assembled in sections wherein each section includes at least two vertical support posts 12 with at least two horizontal rails 14 extending therebetween. Each section of the fence system 10 may also include a fencing panel 16 supported between the horizontal rails 14 and caps 18 installed onto the vertical supports 12 .
- the present invention therefore provides a convenient and economical modular fencing system 10 that is easily assembled and installed making the system convenient for both permanent and temporary fence installations that has not been previously available in the prior art. It should be further noted that the fencing system 10 of the present invention is particularly advantageous as compared to the prior art in that every component is arranged to be snap fit while eliminating the need for using tools during assembly thereof.
- the fencing system 10 is configured to be a modular system that is equally effective when installed as a single section, two linear adjacent sections or any conceivable arrangement of any number of interconnected sections.
- the adjacent sections of fencing may be disposed linearly, at 90° to one another, in a “T” configuration or at any relative angle required in a particular installation.
- the fencing system 10 includes vertical supports 12 or fence posts.
- the vertical supports 12 in the present invention are tubular shaped members. While in the preferred embodiment the tubular members are shown to have a square cross-sectional profile, the tubes could be formed in any desired cross-section including but not limited to rectangular, circular, elliptical, hexagonal, octagonal and combinations thereof.
- the vertical support members 12 are installed in a parallel spaced apart relation in the desired location where the fencing will be installed.
- the vertical supports 12 could be installed by directly burying a portion of the support 12 into the ground or could be installed into support member (not shown) that may or may not be fastened to the ground. By using a support member the reconfigurability and temporary installation of the fence system 10 of the present invention may be enhanced.
- caps 18 can be installed on the top of the vertical supports 12 .
- FIG. 2 a detailed view of the connection between the horizontal rails 14 and the vertical supports 12 is shown.
- the ends 18 of the horizontal rail 14 contact the outer face of two of the vertical posts 12 and the horizontal rails 14 are retained and supported therebetween.
- the present invention includes at least two horizontal rails 14 extending between each pair of vertical supports 12 .
- each section does not require two distinct and separate vertical supports 12 as the second support for a preceding section serves also as a first support for a following section.
- the horizontal rails 14 are supported by rail connectors 20 as will be more fully described below.
- the horizontal rails 14 are also tubular sections. While the cross-sectional profile is shown as being square, as stated above any suitable or desirable profile may be used for the horizontal rails 14 .
- the horizontal rails 14 include linear grooves 22 therein to receive a fencing panel 16 should one be desired in the particular fencing application.
- the fencing panel 16 is a flexible sheet of fabric material having pockets 24 extending along the top and bottom edges thereof.
- the pockets 24 have a retention member 26 placed therein to increase the overall thickness of the pocket 24 along the top and bottom edges.
- the retention tube 26 may be a dowel, a fiberglass rod, a piece of polymer tubing or any other suitable material for this application.
- the top pocket 24 including the installed retention member 26 is slid into the groove 22 in the top horizontal member 14 and the bottom pocket 24 is similarly slid into the groove 22 in the bottom horizontal rail 14 and the top and bottom rails 14 are installed between the vertical supports 12 .
- the panel 16 is held in a taughtly stretched manner creating a fully closed fencing section.
- the horizontal rail 14 may include a reinforcing wall 28 extending on its interior to maintain the dimensional stability of the cross section of the horizontal rail 14 and prevent the groove 22 from opening and releasing the panel 16 when under load.
- a plurality of tabs that each include retention members could extend from the top and bottom edges thereof and be retained within the groove 22 in the horizontal rails 14 .
- the fencing panel 16 may be formed from a woven or knit fabric in any desired pattern of color. While the preferred material is polymer based, any other material such as canvas, laminated sheet goods or coated canvas could also be used and fall within the scope of the invention. Further the panel 16 may be formed using interwoven polymer webbing strips to form a basket weave pattern. As can be appreciated the above disclosure related to the general pattern and configuration of the panels 16 is meant to be illustrative and not limiting in any manner.
- the rail connector 20 is installed into holes located in the sidewalls 30 of the vertical supports 12 .
- the rail connector 20 includes a retention member 32 that extends outwardly from the vertical support 12 when the rail connector 20 is in assembled relation with the vertical post 12 .
- the retention member 32 is configured to frictionally receive and retain the ends 18 of the horizontal rails 14 .
- the tubular configuration of the horizontal rails 14 provide openings in the ends 18 thereof that are received onto the retention member 32 of the rail connector 20 .
- the rail connector 20 includes retention clips 34 that extend from the back of the retention member 32 .
- the retention clips 34 extend into the hole in the wall 30 of the vertical support 12 and engage the wall 30 to securely hold the rail connector 20 in assembled relation with the vertical support 12 .
- the rail connector 20 includes shoulders 36 that contact the outer surface of the vertical supports 12 and cooperate with the retention clips 34 to engage the wall 30 of the vertical support 12 .
- the retention clips 34 are spring biased allowing them to deflect as the rail connector 20 is inserted into the hole in the vertical support 12 and return to their original, undeflected state wherein the tabs 38 at the ends of the retention clips 34 engage the wall 30 of the vertical support 12 .
- the rail connector 20 may include a detent 40 on the side of the retention member 32 . The purpose of the detent 40 is to engage a hole located in the side wall of the horizontal rail 14 to prevent it from becoming dislodged from the rail connector 20 .
- the materials utilized for the vertical posts 12 , horizontal rails 14 and rail connectors 20 may be either metallic or polymer based. In the preferred embodiment of the preset invention, polymer materials are utilized to reduce the cost, make the parts easier to handle and provide longer term durability and a cleaner appearance.
- the vertical supports 12 and the horizontal rails 14 are preferably formed from extruded vinyl and PVC, although any other suitable polymer may be employed.
- the rail connector 20 is preferably formed from a polymer material such as ABS, PVC, HDPE or polycarbonate.
- FIG. 7 an alternate embodiment 100 of the present invention is shown.
- This embodiment is intended to illustrate a configuration wherein three horizontal rails 102 a - c are used in conjunction with two panels 104 a - b to create a customized fence appearance.
- at least two vertical supports 106 are arranged is spaced parallel relationship.
- Three horizontal rails 102 a - c are installed between the two vertical supports 106 utilizing rail connectors 20 as described above. While the top 102 c and bottom 102 a rails each include one longitudinal groove in the walls thereof, the middle rail 102 b includes a groove in both its top and bottom surface.
- a top panel 104 b can extend between the top rail 102 c and the middle rail 102 b and be retained in the groove in the top of the middle rail 102 b .
- a bottom panel 104 a extends between the bottom rail 102 a and the groove in the bottom of the middle rail 102 b .
- the installed fencing system 100 can have a custom appearance and can include two panels 104 a - b having two different patterns, textures or appearances.
- FIG. 8 depicts an alternate embodiment rail connector 200 .
- the rail connector 200 is installed into holes located in the sidewalls 30 of the vertical supports 12 .
- This embodiment of the rail connector 200 includes a retention member 210 that extends outwardly from the vertical support 12 when the rail connector 200 is in assembled relation with the vertical post 12 .
- the retention member 210 is configured to frictionally receive and retain the ends 18 of the horizontal rails 14 .
- the tubular configuration of the horizontal rails 14 provide openings in the ends 18 thereof that are received onto the retention member 210 of the rail connector 200 .
- the rail connector 200 includes two opposing retention clips 212 that extend from the back of the retention member 210 .
- the opposing pair of retention clips 212 extend into the hole in the wall 30 of the vertical support 12 and engage the wall 30 to securely hold the rail connector 200 in assembled relation with the vertical support 12 .
- the rail connector 200 includes shoulders 214 that contact the outer surface of the vertical supports 12 and cooperate with the retention clips 212 to engage the wall 30 of the vertical support 12 .
- the retention clips 214 are spring biased allowing them to deflect as the rail connector 200 is inserted into the hole in the vertical support 12 and return to their original, undeflected state wherein the tabs 216 at the ends of the retention clips 214 engage the interior of the wall 30 of the vertical support 11 .
- the rail connector 200 may include detents 218 on the sides of the shoulders 214 extending from the rear of the retention member 210 . The purpose of the detents 218 is to engage corresponding holes located in the sidewall of the horizontal rail 14 to prevent it from becoming dislodged from the rail connector 200 .
- a hinge 300 is depicted that employs the teachings of the system of the present invention thereby allowing its modular incorporation into the fencing system of the present invention.
- the hinge 300 can be seen to include two opposing hinge panels 302 , 304 each of which respectively includes an upper and lower pivot assembly 306 along a common edge.
- a pin 308 is inserted into a hole 310 in each of the upper and lower pivot assemblies 306 thereby fastening the opposing hinge panels 302 , 304 in pivoting relationship to one another.
- an optional spring 312 may also be included that is installed at the juncture between the upper and lower pivot assemblies 306 .
- the spring 312 can be seen to include first 314 and second 316 actuator arms that engage the opposing hinge panels 302 , 304 in a manner that creates a spring bias urging the two opposing hinge panels 302 , 304 together in a normally closed position.
- the opposing hinge panels 302 , 304 can also be seen to include two opposing retention clips 318 that extend from the back surface of each of the hinge panels 302 , 304 . When the opposing hinge panels 302 , 304 are installed onto the vertical post and or a side rail of a gate, the opposing pair of retention clips 318 extend into the hole in the wall 30 of the vertical support 12 as described above and engage the wall 30 to securely hold the hinge 300 in assembled relation with the vertical support 12 .
- the retention clips 318 are spring biased allowing them to deflect as the hinge 300 is inserted into the hole in the vertical support 12 and return to their original, undeflected state wherein the tabs 320 at the ends of the retention clips 318 engage the interior of the wall 30 of the vertical support 11 .
- the rear surface 322 of the hinge panels 302 , 304 contact the exterior surface of the wall of the vertical support 12 and the tabs 320 on the retention clips 318 engage the interior surface of the vertical support 12 thereby ensuring that the hinge 300 is securely retained in position on the vertical support 12 .
- FIGS. 10 and 11 illustrate a snap together latch assembly 400 for use in conjunction with the system of the present invention.
- the latch 400 includes a latch faceplate 402 that is received into a hole in the sidewall of a tubular extrusion.
- the latch faceplate 402 has two retention clips 404 with tabs 406 on the ends thereof that are configured to engage the walls of the tubular extension as has been described in detail above.
- the latch faceplate 402 includes a cylindrical bore 408 extending therethrough that slidably receives a latch body 410 .
- the latch body 410 can be seen to include a latch pin 412 that is slidably received into the cylindrical bore 410 in the latch faceplate 402 and has an interface means 414 for receiving and engaging at least one actuator 416 .
- the latch body 410 is urged into a first engaged position by a spring 418 that extends from the latch body 410 to the latch faceplate 402 .
- the at least one actuator 416 extends through a slotted hole in the sidewall of the tubular extrusion and is received into the interface means 414 on the latch body 410 .
- a user actuates the latch 400 by sliding the actuator 416 rearwardly, which in turn displaces the latch body 410 rearwardly against the spring tension causing the latch pin 412 to be withdrawn into the bore 408 in the latch faceplate 402 .
- the spring 418 causes the latch body 410 to return to the engaged position.
- FIG. 12 depicts a corner connector 500 that facilitates the connection of two tubular rail members at a 90° angle to one another without the need for a vertical support post.
- the corner connecter 500 includes two rail interfaces 502 extending from a body 504 and can be seen also to include detents 506 to retain a rail in the installed position as described above.
- the present invention provides a unique modular fencing system 10 that is inexpensive to fabricate yet is highly durable and requires little maintenance.
- the fencing system 10 is easy to install, reconfigure and remove as required and is well suited to a do-it yourself installer.
- the present invention can be modified and reused as required to facilitate temporary installations. For these reasons, the instant invention is believed to represent a significant advancement in the art, which has substantial commercial merit.
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Abstract
A new fencing system is provided in the present disclosure that is constructed from durable polymer components that are sufficiently rigid and durable while providing an integrated modular assembly that is easy to assembly and well suited to a do-it-yourself marketplace. In particular, the present invention provides an integrated system of interfitting vinyl components and a unique polycarbonate or ABS clip for interconnection thereof. The fence includes vertical posts with horizontal members extending therebetween. The horizontal members include grooves therein to support fence panels in the form of web panels. The horizontal members are connected to the vertical members utilizing a novel and uniquely configured connector element.
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- This application is a continuation in part of Ser. No. 10/687,182, filed on Oct. 16, 2003, which is related to and claims priority from earlier filed provisional patent application No. 60/419,502, filed Oct. 18, 2002.
- The present invention relates generally to a system and method for creating fencing systems. More specifically, the this invention relates to a new modular configuration that is particularly suited for fabricating and assembling vinyl fencing systems that are easier to install and are tailored to the do-it-yourself marketplace.
- In the prior art, the vertical post members and the horizontal rail supports used in constructing fences have typically been made of wood. However, the traditional wood construction has become less desirable for several reasons. A primary drawback is that the overall cost of installing and maintaining a wooden fence system is relatively high due to the escalation in the cost of lumber materials in recent years and the fact that wood fences require constant maintenance such as painting or staining and prevention of rot. This is particularly true when wooden posts supporting a fence are anchored in the ground. If the posts fail due to rot, the entire fence is rendered useless. Although anchoring the posts in concrete can postpone these effects, it does not eliminate them. In addressing the preservation of the wood materials, the industry has created a secondary drawback related to the use of highly toxic preservatives to prevent the wood from rotting.
- Further, fences have historically been designed and erected as permanent structures, without providing for subsequent removal or alteration. These permanent structures are been built on-site from the desired fencing materials, such as chain link or raw lumber, yielding integrated structures that cannot be easily dismantled without damaging the materials. The result is that most of these prior art fences that are constructed “on site” as unitary structures, are highly labor intensive and quite expensive to have initially installed. Additionally, wood fences constructed in this manner from raw lumber can also be non-uniform in appearance, detracting from their aesthetic qualities. This problem is further amplified when the installation process is attempted by a do-it-yourself installer who has relatively little experience in working with traditional fencing systems.
- As an alternative to the wood fencing systems, fences having plastic horizontal rails that snap into vertical plastic posts are known. Typically, these plastic rails have snap-in connections formed on their ends and they “snap-in” directly to the plastic posts. Problems typically encountered with this type of plastic fence construction include the fact that these constructions do not take into account the expansion and contraction of the plastic and also that the support rails may tend to rotate in response to varying thermal conditions. Further, some of these plastic fences are made of a material that has sufficient plasticity to result in sagging rails and bending posts over time.
- There is therefore a need to provide an esthetically pleasing fence that overcomes the above noted drawbacks associated with wood fencing systems. Further there is a need for a fencing system that is relatively inexpensive and durable, yet can be dismantled and reassembled in sections by a do-it-yourself consumer, if desired.
- In this regard, the present invention provides for a new fencing system constructed from durable polymer components that is sufficiently rigid and durable while providing an integrated modular assembly that is easy to assembly and well suited to a do-it-yourself marketplace. In particular, the present invention provides an integrated system of interfitting vinyl components and a unique polycarbonate or ABS clip for interconnection thereof. The entire fencing system is configured to snap together in a manner that eliminates the need for the use of tools during assembly.
- The present invention includes vertical post elements, top and bottom horizontal rail elements, a novel connector clip and a webbing panel that is retained therein. The vertical posts are extruded material and may be of any suitable profile for fencing posts. At least two openings are provided in the sidewall of the vertical posts. Retention clips are inserted in to each of the openings in the vertical posts. When the clips are inserted into the openings in the posts, a portion of the clips momentarily deflect and then return to their undeflected state to engage the wall of the vertical tube. Due to the shape of the clips and the manner in which they engage the wall of the vertical tube, the clips resist being withdrawn from the vertical tubes and resist deflection or rotation.
- The top and bottom horizontal rails each have openings in the ends thereof, allowing these members to slide over the retention clips. Small detent openings are provided in the sidewall of these tubes that engage a mating configuration on the retention clips when the rails are snapped into place. In this manner, the top and bottom rails are also firmly retained forming a unitary structure between the vertical fence posts and the top and bottom rails. The top and bottom rails also include a continuous longitudinal groove therein for receiving fencing panels.
- The present invention also anticipates the possibility of employing intermediate rail members. In this manner the intermediate rails would have longitudinal grooves provided in both their top and bottom sides for receiving the top edge of one panel and the bottom edge of another thereby allowing two or more different panels to be employed in the same section of fence.
- Accordingly, one of the objects of the present invention is the provision of an integrated modular vinyl fencing system. Another object of the present invention is the provision of a durable vinyl fence system that exhibits improved structural characteristics as compared to the prior art. Yet another object of the present invention is the provision of a vinyl fencing system that is constructed of modular components that can be made to be easily interchangeable and reconfigurable. A further object of the present invention is the provision of a modular vinyl fence system that includes standardized construction components that is further capable of being easily disassembled and reused in alternate configurations.
- Other objects, features and advantages of the invention shall become apparent as the description thereof proceeds when considered in connection with the accompanying illustrative drawings.
- In the drawings which illustrate the best mode presently contemplated for carrying out the present invention:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the assembled fence system of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a detailed perspective view of the connection between the horizontal rail and the vertical support; -
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view thereof taken along line 3-3 ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 3 a is an alternative cross-sectional view thereof taken along line 3-3 ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the rail connector mounted to the vertical support with the horizontal rail removed; -
FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of the connector element of the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the connector element installed in the vertical support as taken along line 6-6 ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment connector element of the present invention; -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a hinge assembly manufactured in accordance with the modular principals of the system of the present invention; -
FIG. 10 is an assembled view of a latch assembly for use in the modular fence system of the present invention; -
FIG. 11 is an exploded view of a latch assembly for use in the modular fence system of the present invention; and -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a corner connector use in the modular fence system of the present invention. - Referring now to the drawings, the fencing system of the present invention is illustrated and generally indicated at 10 in
FIGS. 1-6 . Further, an alternate embodiment of the present invention is illustrated and generally indicated at 100 inFIG. 7 . In addition, various other components such as an alternate rail connector, hinge, latch and corner connector are depicted inFIGS. 8-11 . As will hereinafter be more fully described, thefencing system 10 is assembled in sections wherein each section includes at least twovertical support posts 12 with at least twohorizontal rails 14 extending therebetween. Each section of thefence system 10 may also include afencing panel 16 supported between thehorizontal rails 14 and caps 18 installed onto the vertical supports 12. The present invention therefore provides a convenient and economicalmodular fencing system 10 that is easily assembled and installed making the system convenient for both permanent and temporary fence installations that has not been previously available in the prior art. It should be further noted that thefencing system 10 of the present invention is particularly advantageous as compared to the prior art in that every component is arranged to be snap fit while eliminating the need for using tools during assembly thereof. - Turning now to
FIG. 1 , several adjacent sections of thefencing system 10 of the present invention are shown fully assembled. Thefencing system 10 is configured to be a modular system that is equally effective when installed as a single section, two linear adjacent sections or any conceivable arrangement of any number of interconnected sections. The adjacent sections of fencing may be disposed linearly, at 90° to one another, in a “T” configuration or at any relative angle required in a particular installation. For the purposes of the detailed description the interrelationship of the various components will be described in the context of a single fencing section although the concepts and principals of this disclosure can be extrapolated to any of the configurations described above with equal success. - As stated above, the
fencing system 10 includesvertical supports 12 or fence posts. The vertical supports 12 in the present invention are tubular shaped members. While in the preferred embodiment the tubular members are shown to have a square cross-sectional profile, the tubes could be formed in any desired cross-section including but not limited to rectangular, circular, elliptical, hexagonal, octagonal and combinations thereof. Thevertical support members 12 are installed in a parallel spaced apart relation in the desired location where the fencing will be installed. The vertical supports 12 could be installed by directly burying a portion of thesupport 12 into the ground or could be installed into support member (not shown) that may or may not be fastened to the ground. By using a support member the reconfigurability and temporary installation of thefence system 10 of the present invention may be enhanced. It should be understood that the manner in which thevertical posts 12 are anchored to the environment where thefence system 10 is installed is not critical to the present invention. Additionally, if desired for aesthetic purposes or to prevent moisture from entering thevertical supports 12, caps 18 can be installed on the top of the vertical supports 12. - Turning now to
FIG. 2 , a detailed view of the connection between thehorizontal rails 14 and thevertical supports 12 is shown. The ends 18 of thehorizontal rail 14 contact the outer face of two of thevertical posts 12 and thehorizontal rails 14 are retained and supported therebetween. Preferably, the present invention includes at least twohorizontal rails 14 extending between each pair of vertical supports 12. It should be appreciated that when the present invention is assembled in configurations of multiple adjacent sections, each section does not require two distinct and separatevertical supports 12 as the second support for a preceding section serves also as a first support for a following section. Thehorizontal rails 14 are supported byrail connectors 20 as will be more fully described below. As can best be seen inFIG. 3 , thehorizontal rails 14 are also tubular sections. While the cross-sectional profile is shown as being square, as stated above any suitable or desirable profile may be used for the horizontal rails 14. - It can be further seen in
FIG. 3 that thehorizontal rails 14 includelinear grooves 22 therein to receive afencing panel 16 should one be desired in the particular fencing application. Thefencing panel 16 is a flexible sheet of fabricmaterial having pockets 24 extending along the top and bottom edges thereof. Thepockets 24 have aretention member 26 placed therein to increase the overall thickness of thepocket 24 along the top and bottom edges. Theretention tube 26 may be a dowel, a fiberglass rod, a piece of polymer tubing or any other suitable material for this application. To install thepanel 16 into the system, thetop pocket 24 including the installedretention member 26 is slid into thegroove 22 in the tophorizontal member 14 and thebottom pocket 24 is similarly slid into thegroove 22 in the bottomhorizontal rail 14 and the top andbottom rails 14 are installed between the vertical supports 12. In this manner thepanel 16 is held in a taughtly stretched manner creating a fully closed fencing section. Optionally, as illustrated inFIG. 3 a, thehorizontal rail 14 may include a reinforcingwall 28 extending on its interior to maintain the dimensional stability of the cross section of thehorizontal rail 14 and prevent thegroove 22 from opening and releasing thepanel 16 when under load. Further, in place of acontinuous pocket 24 along the edge of thepanels 16, a plurality of tabs that each include retention members could extend from the top and bottom edges thereof and be retained within thegroove 22 in the horizontal rails 14. - The
fencing panel 16 may be formed from a woven or knit fabric in any desired pattern of color. While the preferred material is polymer based, any other material such as canvas, laminated sheet goods or coated canvas could also be used and fall within the scope of the invention. Further thepanel 16 may be formed using interwoven polymer webbing strips to form a basket weave pattern. As can be appreciated the above disclosure related to the general pattern and configuration of thepanels 16 is meant to be illustrative and not limiting in any manner. - Turning now to
FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 details of therail connector 20 are shown. Therail connector 20 is installed into holes located in thesidewalls 30 of the vertical supports 12. Therail connector 20 includes aretention member 32 that extends outwardly from thevertical support 12 when therail connector 20 is in assembled relation with thevertical post 12. Theretention member 32 is configured to frictionally receive and retain theends 18 of the horizontal rails 14. As can be seen the tubular configuration of thehorizontal rails 14 provide openings in theends 18 thereof that are received onto theretention member 32 of therail connector 20. Therail connector 20 includes retention clips 34 that extend from the back of theretention member 32. When therail connector 20 is installed onto thevertical post 12, the retention clips 34 extend into the hole in thewall 30 of thevertical support 12 and engage thewall 30 to securely hold therail connector 20 in assembled relation with thevertical support 12. As can best be seen inFIG. 6 , therail connector 20 includesshoulders 36 that contact the outer surface of thevertical supports 12 and cooperate with the retention clips 34 to engage thewall 30 of thevertical support 12. The retention clips 34 are spring biased allowing them to deflect as therail connector 20 is inserted into the hole in thevertical support 12 and return to their original, undeflected state wherein thetabs 38 at the ends of the retention clips 34 engage thewall 30 of thevertical support 12. Additionally, therail connector 20 may include adetent 40 on the side of theretention member 32. The purpose of thedetent 40 is to engage a hole located in the side wall of thehorizontal rail 14 to prevent it from becoming dislodged from therail connector 20. - The materials utilized for the
vertical posts 12,horizontal rails 14 andrail connectors 20 may be either metallic or polymer based. In the preferred embodiment of the preset invention, polymer materials are utilized to reduce the cost, make the parts easier to handle and provide longer term durability and a cleaner appearance. The vertical supports 12 and thehorizontal rails 14 are preferably formed from extruded vinyl and PVC, although any other suitable polymer may be employed. Further therail connector 20 is preferably formed from a polymer material such as ABS, PVC, HDPE or polycarbonate. - Turning now to
FIG. 7 , analternate embodiment 100 of the present invention is shown. This embodiment is intended to illustrate a configuration wherein three horizontal rails 102 a-c are used in conjunction with two panels 104 a-b to create a customized fence appearance. As described above, at least twovertical supports 106 are arranged is spaced parallel relationship. Three horizontal rails 102 a-c are installed between the twovertical supports 106 utilizingrail connectors 20 as described above. While the top 102 c and bottom 102 a rails each include one longitudinal groove in the walls thereof, themiddle rail 102 b includes a groove in both its top and bottom surface. In this manner atop panel 104 b can extend between thetop rail 102 c and themiddle rail 102 b and be retained in the groove in the top of themiddle rail 102 b. Further, abottom panel 104 a extends between thebottom rail 102 a and the groove in the bottom of themiddle rail 102 b. In this manner, the installedfencing system 100 can have a custom appearance and can include two panels 104 a-b having two different patterns, textures or appearances. -
FIG. 8 depicts an alternateembodiment rail connector 200. As was provided above, therail connector 200 is installed into holes located in thesidewalls 30 of the vertical supports 12. This embodiment of therail connector 200 includes aretention member 210 that extends outwardly from thevertical support 12 when therail connector 200 is in assembled relation with thevertical post 12. Theretention member 210 is configured to frictionally receive and retain theends 18 of the horizontal rails 14. As can be seen the tubular configuration of thehorizontal rails 14 provide openings in theends 18 thereof that are received onto theretention member 210 of therail connector 200. Therail connector 200 includes two opposing retention clips 212 that extend from the back of theretention member 210. When therail connector 200 is installed onto thevertical post 12, the opposing pair ofretention clips 212 extend into the hole in thewall 30 of thevertical support 12 and engage thewall 30 to securely hold therail connector 200 in assembled relation with thevertical support 12. Therail connector 200 includesshoulders 214 that contact the outer surface of thevertical supports 12 and cooperate with the retention clips 212 to engage thewall 30 of thevertical support 12. The retention clips 214 are spring biased allowing them to deflect as therail connector 200 is inserted into the hole in thevertical support 12 and return to their original, undeflected state wherein thetabs 216 at the ends of the retention clips 214 engage the interior of thewall 30 of the vertical support 11. In its installed position, theshoulders 214 can be seen to contact the exterior surface of the wall of thevertical support 12 and thetabs 216 on the retention clips 212 can be seen to engage the interior surface of thevertical support 12 thereby ensuring that therail connector 200 is securely retained in position on thevertical support 12. Additionally, therail connector 200 may includedetents 218 on the sides of theshoulders 214 extending from the rear of theretention member 210. The purpose of thedetents 218 is to engage corresponding holes located in the sidewall of thehorizontal rail 14 to prevent it from becoming dislodged from therail connector 200. - Turning now to
FIG. 9 , ahinge 300 is depicted that employs the teachings of the system of the present invention thereby allowing its modular incorporation into the fencing system of the present invention. Thehinge 300 can be seen to include two opposinghinge panels lower pivot assembly 306 along a common edge. Apin 308 is inserted into ahole 310 in each of the upper andlower pivot assemblies 306 thereby fastening the opposinghinge panels optional spring 312 may also be included that is installed at the juncture between the upper andlower pivot assemblies 306. Thespring 312 can be seen to include first 314 and second 316 actuator arms that engage the opposinghinge panels hinge panels hinge panels hinge panels hinge panels retention clips 318 extend into the hole in thewall 30 of thevertical support 12 as described above and engage thewall 30 to securely hold thehinge 300 in assembled relation with thevertical support 12. The retention clips 318 are spring biased allowing them to deflect as thehinge 300 is inserted into the hole in thevertical support 12 and return to their original, undeflected state wherein thetabs 320 at the ends of the retention clips 318 engage the interior of thewall 30 of the vertical support 11. In its installed position, therear surface 322 of thehinge panels vertical support 12 and thetabs 320 on the retention clips 318 engage the interior surface of thevertical support 12 thereby ensuring that thehinge 300 is securely retained in position on thevertical support 12. -
FIGS. 10 and 11 illustrate a snap together latch assembly 400 for use in conjunction with the system of the present invention. Thelatch 400 includes a latch faceplate 402 that is received into a hole in the sidewall of a tubular extrusion. The latch faceplate 402 has two retention clips 404 withtabs 406 on the ends thereof that are configured to engage the walls of the tubular extension as has been described in detail above. Additionally, the latch faceplate 402 includes a cylindrical bore 408 extending therethrough that slidably receives a latch body 410. The latch body 410 can be seen to include a latch pin 412 that is slidably received into the cylindrical bore 410 in the latch faceplate 402 and has an interface means 414 for receiving and engaging at least oneactuator 416. The latch body 410 is urged into a first engaged position by a spring 418 that extends from the latch body 410 to the latch faceplate 402. The at least oneactuator 416 extends through a slotted hole in the sidewall of the tubular extrusion and is received into the interface means 414 on the latch body 410. A user actuates thelatch 400 by sliding theactuator 416 rearwardly, which in turn displaces the latch body 410 rearwardly against the spring tension causing the latch pin 412 to be withdrawn into the bore 408 in the latch faceplate 402. When the user releases theactuator 416, the spring 418 causes the latch body 410 to return to the engaged position. - Finally,
FIG. 12 depicts acorner connector 500 that facilitates the connection of two tubular rail members at a 90° angle to one another without the need for a vertical support post. Thecorner connecter 500 includes tworail interfaces 502 extending from abody 504 and can be seen also to includedetents 506 to retain a rail in the installed position as described above. - It can therefore be seen that the present invention provides a unique
modular fencing system 10 that is inexpensive to fabricate yet is highly durable and requires little maintenance. Thefencing system 10 is easy to install, reconfigure and remove as required and is well suited to a do-it yourself installer. Further, the present invention can be modified and reused as required to facilitate temporary installations. For these reasons, the instant invention is believed to represent a significant advancement in the art, which has substantial commercial merit. - While there is shown and described herein certain specific structure embodying the invention, it will be manifest to those skilled in the art that various modifications and rearrangements of the parts may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the underlying inventive concept and that the same is not limited to the particular forms herein shown and described except insofar as indicated by the scope of the appended claims.
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1. A fence system comprising:
at least two spaced tubular vertical support members, each of said vertical support members having side walls and at least two vertically spaced holes in at least one side wall thereof;
a rail connector, said rail connector configured to be received and retained in each of said holes in said support members, said rail connectors including a receiver portion, and a pair of opposing retention clips extending from a rear surface of said receiver portion, said retention clips configured to extend into said hole in said sidewall of said vertical support and engage said sidewall to retain said rail connector in assembled relation with said vertical support member, wherein said receiver portion extends outwardly from said side wall of said support members when assembled therewith; and
at least two horizontal rails, each of said rails having a first end and a second end, each of said ends of said rails having openings therein, said openings configured to be frictionally received and retained by said receiver portion of said rail connectors,
wherein said at least two horizontal rails are supported in parallel spaced relation between said at two vertical support members.
2. The fence system of claim 1 , said rail connector further comprising:
a shoulder extending from the rear surface of said receiver portion, said shoulder contacting an outer surface of said side wall of said vertical supports when said rail connector is in assembled relation therewith
3. The fence system of claim 1 , further comprising:
a linear groove extending between said first and second ends of each of said horizontal rails; and
a fence panel having a top and bottom edge, said fence panel extending between and supported by said spaced horizontal rails, wherein said top and bottom edges are received and retained in said grooves in said horizontal rails.
4. The fence system of claim 1 , said rail connector further comprising:
a locking detent extending from a side of said receiver portion, said detent configured and arranged to engage a retention hole in the side of said horizontal rail when said end of said rail is in assembled relation with said rail connector.
5. The fence system of claim 1 , wherein said vertical supports, said rail connectors and said horizontal rails are metallic.
6. The fence system of claim 1 , wherein said vertical supports and said horizontal rails are formed from a material selected from the group consisting of extruded vinyl and PVC.
7. The fence system of claim 1 , wherein said rail connector is formed from a polymer material selected from the group consisting of ABS, PVC, HDPE and polycarbonate.
8. A connector for attaching vertical and horizontal members of a fencing system, said connector comprising:
a receiver portion; and
a pair of opposing retention clips extending from a rear surface of said receiver portion, said retention clips configured to extend into a hole in a sidewall of said vertical member and engage said sidewall to retain said rail connector in assembled relation with said vertical member, wherein said receiver portion extends outwardly from said side wall of said support members when assembled therewith, wherein said receiver portion is configured and arranged to frictionally retain said horizontal member.
9. The connector of claim 8 , wherein said connector is metallic.
10. The connector of claim 8 , wherein said connector is formed from a polymer material selected from the group consisting of ABS, PVC, HDPE and polycarbonate.
11. A modular fence system comprising:
at least two spaced tubular vertical support members, each of said vertical support members having side walls and at least two vertically spaced holes in at least one side wall thereof;
a rail connector, said rail connector configured to be received and retained in each of said holes in said support members, said rail connectors including a receiver portion, and a pair of opposing retention clips extending from a rear surface of said receiver portion, said retention clips configured to extend into said hole in said sidewall of said vertical support and engage said sidewall to retain said rail connector in assembled relation with said vertical support member, wherein said receiver portion extends outwardly from said side wall of said support members when assembled therewith;
at least two horizontal rails, each of said rails having a first end and a second end, each of said ends of said rails having openings therein, said openings configured to be frictionally received and retained by said receiver portion of said rail connectors, wherein said at least two horizontal rails are supported in parallel spaced relation between said at two vertical support members;
a hinge assembly configured to be received and retained in at least one each of said holes in said support members, said hinge assembly configured to support a gate; and
a latch assembly installed within said gate.
12. The modular fence system of claim 11 , said hinge assembly further comprising:
first and second hinge plates, said first and second hinge plates being pivotally connected to one another along one edge, each of said hinge plates including a pair of opposing retention clips extending from a rear surface thereof, said retention clips on said first hinge plate configured to extend into a hole in a sidewall of said vertical member and engage said sidewall to retain said first hinge plate in assembled relation with said vertical member, said retention clips on said second hinge plate configured to extend into a hole in a sidewall of a gate and said sidewall to pivotally connect said gate to said with said vertical member.
13. The modular fence assembly of claim 12 , said hinge assembly further comprising:
a spring, said spring configured and arranged to exert a spring bias between said first and second hinge plates thereby urging the hinge plates together in a normally closed position.
14. The modular fence system of claim 12 , said latch assembly further comprising:
a latch faceplate including a bore extending therethrough and a pair of opposing retention clips extending from a rear surface thereof, said retention clips configured to extend into a hole in a sidewall of said gate and engage said sidewall to retain said latch faceplate in assembled relation with said gate;
a latch body having a latch pin at one end thereof and a latch interface at an opposite end thereof, said latch pin being slidably received in said bore;
an actuator received in said latch interface; and
a spring extending between said latch body and said latch faceplate said spring urging said latch pin to a first engaged position, wherein displacement of said actuator causes said latch body to move away from said latch faceplate thereby retracting said latch pin into said bore.
15. The modular fence system of claim 11 , further comprising:
a linear groove extending between said first and second ends of each of said horizontal rails; and
a fence panel having a top and bottom edge, said fence panel extending between and supported by said spaced horizontal rails, wherein said top and bottom edges are received and retained in said grooves in said horizontal rails.
16. The modular fence system of claim 11 , wherein said vertical supports, said rail connectors, said hinge assembly, said latch assembly and said horizontal rails are metallic.
17. The modular fence system of claim 11 , wherein said vertical supports and said horizontal rails are formed from a material selected from the group consisting of extruded vinyl and PVC.
18. The modular fence system of claim 11 , wherein said rail connector, said latch assembly and said hinge assembly are formed from a polymer material selected from the group consisting of ABS, PVC, HDPE and polycarbonate.
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