WO2018163075A1 - A wire/chain installing, and tensioning device - Google Patents

A wire/chain installing, and tensioning device Download PDF

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WO2018163075A1
WO2018163075A1 PCT/IB2018/051452 IB2018051452W WO2018163075A1 WO 2018163075 A1 WO2018163075 A1 WO 2018163075A1 IB 2018051452 W IB2018051452 W IB 2018051452W WO 2018163075 A1 WO2018163075 A1 WO 2018163075A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B25/00—Implements for fastening, connecting or tensioning of wire or strip
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B21—MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21F—WORKING OR PROCESSING OF METAL WIRE
    • B21F25/00—Making barbed wire
    • 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
    • E04H17/02—Wire fencing, e.g. made of wire mesh
    • E04H17/10—Wire fencing, e.g. made of wire mesh characterised by the way of connecting wire to posts; Droppers
    • E04H17/124—Wire fencing, e.g. made of wire mesh characterised by the way of connecting wire to posts; Droppers connecting by one or more clamps, clips, screws, wedges or ties
    • 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
    • E04H17/02—Wire fencing, e.g. made of wire mesh
    • E04H17/127—Stretcher-type wire fencing; Tensioning devices for wire fencing
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L3/00—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B13/00—Spanners; Wrenches
    • B25B13/46—Spanners; Wrenches of the ratchet type, for providing a free return stroke of the handle

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  • the present invention relates generally to wire and chain handling devices. More specifically, the present invention is a wire and chain tensioning and handling device which allows a user to tension, install, and generally handle barbed wires, chains, cables, coils, and any other rope-like structures that are used for bearing mechanical loads or transmitting electrical and telecommunication signals.
  • Barbed wire, and in general fencing wire, is used to close off and secure a certain amount of land.
  • the traditional design for a barbed wire includes a twisted core of two elongated wires with sharp edges and points distributed along its length. The sharp edges deter animals and personnel from crossing the barbed wire as direct contact causes discomfort and possible injury.
  • Barbed wire fencing is highly popular as fencing because it only requires fence posts, wire, and fixing devices and is therefore cheap, easy to construct, and quick to install.
  • One of the drawbacks of barbed wire fencing is that barbed wire is difficult to handle and resultantly cumbersome to repair. It is therefore an object of the present invention to introduce an apparatus for engaging and easily tensioning barbed wire.
  • the present invention allows a user to engage an end of barbed wire(s) and pull said barbed wire to a certain length or tension. This is achieved by attaching a bracket to a running post which supports a coupling rod.
  • the barbed wire attaches to one end of the coupling rod and the other end of the coupling rod receives torque from an external tool.
  • the coupling rod and the attached barbed wire translate relative to the bracket and therefore the running post, thus tensioning the barbed wire.
  • Tools that may be used in conjunction with the present invention include, but are not limited to, cordless/corded drills and hand ratchets. This is ideal for installing barbed wire(s) in complicated orientation and repairing barbed wire.
  • the present invention may be attached to any size corner or running post as well. Additionally, the present invention also provides a variety of interchangeable heads which allow for the tensioning of other rope-like structures such as chains, cables, and coils to name a few non-limiting examples.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a wire-retaining rod of an alternative embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the wire -retaining rod of the alternative embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the wire-retaining rod of another alternative embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the wire -retaining rod of another alternative embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the present invention attached to a running post.
  • FIG. 7 is a side-view of a post-engaging bracket and a rod-support plate of the present invention.
  • the present invention generally relates to wire and chain handling devices. More specifically, the present invention is a tensioning device used to install, repair, and manage barbed wire.
  • the present invention attaches to any size corner/running post for anchorage and utilizes a linear actuator for tensioning.
  • the linear actuator is powered by an external torque tool on one end and is attached to the barbed wire on the other end. The rotating motion of the external torque tool is converted to linear translation by the linear actuator and resultantly pulls the barbed wire towards the running post.
  • the present invention may be used in conjunction with a variety of different torque tools including, but not limited to cordless/corded drills, hand ratchets, and wrenches.
  • the present invention comprises a post-engaging bracket 19, a rod- support plate 22, and a wire-retaining rod 1.
  • the post-engaging bracket 19 attaches and or braces against a running post, a corner, or any other similar structure and thus anchors the present invention in place.
  • the post-engaging bracket 19 is an elongated plate.
  • the rod-support plate 22 couples the post-engaging bracket 19 to the wire-retaining rod 1.
  • the rod- support plate 22 comprises a first plate 23, a second plate 24, and a rod-receiving slot 25.
  • the first plate 23 and the second plate 24 are each an elongated rectangular structure composed of a strong metal.
  • the first plate 23 is terminally connected to the post- engaging bracket 19 and acts as an offset structure to separate the second plate 24 and the post-engaging bracket 19.
  • the second plate 24 supports the wire-retaining rod 1 and is terminally connected to the first plate 23, opposite to the post-engaging bracket 19.
  • the second plate 24 supports the wire -retaining rod 1 through the rod-receiving slot 25.
  • the rod-receiving slot 25 normally traverses through the second plate 24 and is sized complimentary to the wire-retaining rod 1.
  • the wire -retaining rod 1 receives and holds an end of the wire being tensioned.
  • the wire-retaining rod 1 mechanically couples to an external torque tool.
  • the wire -retaining rod 1 comprises a threaded rod body 2, a wire-engagement head 3, and a torque-receiving head 18.
  • the threaded rod body 2 is an elongated cylindrical structure with external threading along the main axis of the threaded rod body 2.
  • the wire-engagement head 3 receives and holds the wire to be tensioned.
  • the wire-engagement head 3 is terminally connected to the threaded rod body 2.
  • the torque- receiving head 18 is the coupling structure which interlocks with an external torque tool to receive and transfer rotation motion from the external torque tool to the threaded rod body 2.
  • the torque-receiving head 18 is a hexagonal bolt head, although alternative designs and geometries may also be utilized.
  • the torque- receiving head 18 is terminally connected to the threaded rod body 2, opposite the wire- engagement head 3.
  • the threaded rod body 2 is threadably engaged within the rod-receiving slot 25.
  • the threaded rod, the second plate 24, and the rod-receiving slot 25 together act as a linear actuator to convert rotational motion of the threaded rod body 2 into linear translation of the wire- engagement head 3.
  • the threaded rod body 2 and the rod-receiving slot 25 are sized complimentary to each other such that when the threaded rod body 2 is positioned within the rod-receiving slot 25, the threads of the threaded rod body 2 engage the sides of the rod-receiving slot 25. Resultantly, when the threaded rod body 2 is rotated about a main axis of the threaded rod body 2, the threaded rod body 2 translates relative to the rod-receiving slot 25 and thus the second plate 24: i.e. converting rotational motion into linear translation.
  • the user first attaches the wire in need of tensioning to the wire-engagement head 3.
  • the user braces/attaches the post- engaging bracket 19 onto a running post at the desired height and configuration.
  • the user couples an external torque tool to the torque -receiving head 18.
  • Turning the wire -retaining rod 1 will translate the wire -retaining rod 1 and the attached wire relative to the rod-support plate 22, the post-engaging bracket 19, and therefore the running post.
  • the user simply secures the wire in place through any traditional fastening methods and disengages the present invention.
  • the post-engaging bracket In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the post-engaging bracket
  • the present invention further comprises a first slot 26 to connect the rod-support plate 22 to the post-engaging bracket 19.
  • the first slot 26 normally traverses through the first leg plate 20 and is sized to receive the rod- support plate 22 as seen in FIG. 1. More specifically, the first plate 23 is oriented parallel to the first leg plate 20 and is positioned within the first slot 26.
  • first plate 23 is laterally and perpendicularly connected to the second leg plate 21.
  • the present invention allows the wire-retaining rod 1 to be positioned and functional at a variety of angles relative to the rod-support plate 22.
  • the second plate 24 is angled relative to the first plate 23 and the rod-receiving slot 25 is extended to traverse through a free end of the second plate 24. More specifically, the second plate 24 is oriented towards the first leg plate 20 of the post-engaging bracket 19 and is positioned at a first obtuse angle 27 with the first plate 23.
  • the rod-receiving slot 25 traverses along and into the second plate 24, opposite the first plate 23, to create a U-shaped opening at the free end of the first plate 23.
  • the wire- retaining rod 1 is allowed to be positioned at various angles relative to the first plate 23 due to the clearance created by elongating the rod-receiving slot 25 and the first plate 23 being oriented at the first obtuse angle 27.
  • the preferred value for the first obtuse angle 27 is 135 degrees although alternative values may be used as well.
  • this configuration allows the user to easily engage or disengage the wire -retaining rod 1 with the rod-receiving slot 25 by simply sliding the threaded rod body 2 along the length of the rod-receiving slot 25.
  • the rod-receiving slot 25 also normally traverses through the second plate 24.
  • a fence- receiving slot 28 is another optional feature of the present invention.
  • the fence -receiving slot 28 allows the post-engaging bracket 19 to be braced or attached to a post at a perpendicular orientation.
  • the fence -receiving slot 28 is aligned with the rod-receiving slot 25 and traverses into the second leg plate 21, opposite the first plate 23. Additionally, the fence-receiving slot 28 also normally traverses through the second leg plate 21.
  • the fence -receiving slot 28 is pentagon shaped such that the apex corner of the pentagon shape is complimentary to a standard right angle running post.
  • the present invention is implemented to tension barbed wire.
  • the wire-engagement head 3 comprises a first tubular body 4, a cap 5, an elongated body, and a wire-receiving slot 7.
  • the first tubular body 4 is an elongated cylinder with a central hole that is sized complimentary to the threaded rod body 2.
  • the first tubular body 4 is internally threaded such that the first tubular body 4 can be concentrically and threadably attached to the threaded rod body 2.
  • the cap 5 is a disk with a diameter matching the outer diameter of the first tubular body 4 and is used to secure the first tubular body 4 to the threaded rod body 2.
  • the cap 5 is concentrically connected to the first tubular body 4, opposite to the threaded rod body 2.
  • the elongated block body 6 and the wire -receiving slot 7 engage and retain/secure the barbed wire in need of tensioning. More specifically, the elongated block body 6 is laterally and perpendicularly connected to the first tubular body 4, providing clearance for the barbed wire.
  • the wire-receiving slot 7 is sized to receive the coiled portion of the barbed wire and traverses along and into the elongated block body 6, opposite to the first tubular body 4. Additionally, the wire-receiving slot 7 laterally traverses through the elongated block body 6.
  • the resulting U-shape acts as a hook to grasp or retain the barbed wire with the hooks, sharp angles, and protruding elements of the barbed wire pressing against the elongated block body 6.
  • the user simply threads the body of the barbed wire through the opening of the wire-receiving slot 7 and begins to rotate the wire -retaining rod 1.
  • the wire-engagement head 3 comprises a second tubular body 8, a pair or railing slots 9, a tubular sleeve 10, a second slot 11, and annular flange 12.
  • This embodiment is designed for barbed wire and normal wire.
  • the second tubular body 8 is an elongated cylinder with a central hole that is sized complimentary to the threaded rod body 2.
  • the second tubular body 8 is partially internally threaded such that the first tubular body 4 can be concentrically and threadably attached to the threaded rod body 2 securely.
  • the annular flange 12 and the tubular sleeve 10 are externally positioned to the second tubular body 8 in order to secure the wire to be tensioned to the second tubular body 8.
  • the annular flange 12 is concentrically and laterally connected to the second tubular body 8 to acts as a brace for the tubular sleeve 10.
  • the pair of railing slots 9 receive the wire and allow the user to wrap the wire about the second tubular body 8. More specifically, the pair of railing slots 9 are radially distributed about the second tubular body 8 and are oriented parallel to the second tubular body 8. Additionally, each from the pair of railing slots 9 normally traverse into the annular flange 12 and the second tubular body 8.
  • each from the pair of railing slots 9 traverses from an external surface of second tubular body 8 towards the center of the second tubular body 8; for the annular flange 12, each from the pair of railing slots 9 traverses through the annular flange 12.
  • the user positions the wire within a first railing slot from the pair of railing slots 9, wraps the wire around the flange and runs the wire through a second railing slot from the pair of railing slots 9.
  • the tubular sleeve 10 is concentrically and slidably positioned about the second tubular body 8, thus locking the wire in place.
  • the second slot 11 traverses along and through the tubular sleeve 10 to provide an installation and removing point for the wire without having to remove the tubular sleeve 10 from the second tubular body 8.
  • the tubular sleeve 10 sits against the annular flange 12 and thus is prevented from slipping off of the second tubular body 8.
  • a secondary wire-engagement head may also be used to splice two wires together.
  • the second tubular body 8 of the secondary wire-engagement head is threaded all the way through, thus allowing the user to position the secondary wire-engagement head anywhere along the threaded rod body 2. Resultantly, when torque is applied to the present invention, the wire-engagement head and the secondary wire-engagement 3 will translate towards each other.
  • the wire-engagement head 3 comprises an L-shaped bracket 13, a plurality of hooks 16, and an at least one rod-receiving hole 17.
  • This embodiment allows the user to tension a mesh-like fence at different points.
  • the rod-receiving hole 17 receives the threaded rod body 2 and centrally traverses through a first leg 14 of the L-shaped bracket 13.
  • the plurality of hooks 16 allows the fence to latch onto the L-shaped bracket 13.
  • the plurality of hooks 16 is distributed along a second leg 15 of the L-shaped bracket 13 with each of the plurality of hooks 16 being adjacently connected to the second leg 15.
  • the threaded rod body 2 is concentrically and threadably attached to the first leg 14, within the rod-receiving hole 17.
  • a nut or any other similar faster may be used to secure the wire-engagement head 3 to the threaded rod body 2.
  • the user simply attaches different parts of the wire fence to the plurality of hooks 16 and applies torque to the threaded rod body 2.
  • the present invention further comprises an at least one post-fastening mechanism 29.
  • the post-fastening mechanism 29 secures the present invention to a running post.
  • the post-fastening mechanism 29 comprises a tether 30 and a ratcheting mechanism 31.
  • the tether 30 is an elongated rope, chain, fabric, or other similar devices.
  • the tether 30 is terminally attached to the first leg plate 20 and, when installed, wraps around the running post.
  • the ratcheting mechanism 31 is a mechanical device which allows continuous motion in one direction.
  • the ratcheting mechanism 31 receives the tether 30 and constricts the tether 30 about the running post. More specifically, the ratcheting mechanism 31 is adjacently attached to the second leg plate 21, opposite to the first leg plate 20. Additionally, the tether 30 is mechanically engaged to the ratcheting mechanism 31.
  • the ratcheting mechanism 31 comprises a tubular anchor, a bolt, and a receiving hook as seen in FIG. 6.
  • the tubular anchor is mounted to the second leg plate 21.
  • the bolt is threadably engaged within the tubular anchor. Rotation of the bolt translates the bolt along the tubular anchor and, thus, tightening or releasing the tether 30.
  • the tether 30 is attached to the bolt through the receiving hook. More specifically, the receiving hook is rotatably and concentrically mounted along the bolt and interlocks with the tether 30.
  • the tether 30 is an elongated chain and the ratcheting mechanism 31 is a locking chain clamp.
  • the at least one post-fastening mechanism 29 comprises a first fastening mechanism and a second fastening mechanism. More specifically, the first fastening mechanism and the second fastening mechanism are positioned opposite to each other across the rod-support plate 22 to adequately secure the present invention to the running post.

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A tensioning and handling device for barbed wires, chains, and other similar wires. The device includes a wire-retaining rod, a post-engaging bracket, and a rod-support plate. The post-engaging bracket braces against a running post. The rod-support plate includes a first plate, a second plate, and a rod-receiving slot. The first plate is terminally connected to the post-engaging bracket. The second plate is connected to the first plate, opposite to the post-engaging bracket. The rod-receiving slot normally traverses through the second plate and receives the wire-retaining rod. The wire-retaining rod includes a threaded rod body, a wire-engagement head, and a torque-receiving head. The threaded rod body is threadably engaged within the rod-receiving tool, creating a linear actuator when rotated by an external torque tool. The wire-engagement head receives and holds a wire to be tensioned. The torque-receiving head interlocks with a torque tool to rotate the threaded rod body.

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A Wire/Chain Installing, and Tensioning Device
The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application serial number 62/467,535 filed on March 6, 2017.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to wire and chain handling devices. More specifically, the present invention is a wire and chain tensioning and handling device which allows a user to tension, install, and generally handle barbed wires, chains, cables, coils, and any other rope-like structures that are used for bearing mechanical loads or transmitting electrical and telecommunication signals.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Barbed wire, and in general fencing wire, is used to close off and secure a certain amount of land. The traditional design for a barbed wire includes a twisted core of two elongated wires with sharp edges and points distributed along its length. The sharp edges deter animals and personnel from crossing the barbed wire as direct contact causes discomfort and possible injury. Barbed wire fencing is highly popular as fencing because it only requires fence posts, wire, and fixing devices and is therefore cheap, easy to construct, and quick to install. One of the drawbacks of barbed wire fencing is that barbed wire is difficult to handle and resultantly cumbersome to repair. It is therefore an object of the present invention to introduce an apparatus for engaging and easily tensioning barbed wire.
The present invention allows a user to engage an end of barbed wire(s) and pull said barbed wire to a certain length or tension. This is achieved by attaching a bracket to a running post which supports a coupling rod. The barbed wire attaches to one end of the coupling rod and the other end of the coupling rod receives torque from an external tool. As torque is applied to the coupling rod, the coupling rod and the attached barbed wire translate relative to the bracket and therefore the running post, thus tensioning the barbed wire. Tools that may be used in conjunction with the present invention include, but are not limited to, cordless/corded drills and hand ratchets. This is ideal for installing barbed wire(s) in complicated orientation and repairing barbed wire. The present invention may be attached to any size corner or running post as well. Additionally, the present invention also provides a variety of interchangeable heads which allow for the tensioning of other rope-like structures such as chains, cables, and coils to name a few non-limiting examples.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a wire-retaining rod of an alternative embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the wire -retaining rod of the alternative embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the wire-retaining rod of another alternative embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the wire -retaining rod of another alternative embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the present invention attached to a running post.
FIG. 7 is a side-view of a post-engaging bracket and a rod-support plate of the present invention.
DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
The present invention generally relates to wire and chain handling devices. More specifically, the present invention is a tensioning device used to install, repair, and manage barbed wire. The present invention attaches to any size corner/running post for anchorage and utilizes a linear actuator for tensioning. The linear actuator is powered by an external torque tool on one end and is attached to the barbed wire on the other end. The rotating motion of the external torque tool is converted to linear translation by the linear actuator and resultantly pulls the barbed wire towards the running post.
Additionally, the present invention may be used in conjunction with a variety of different torque tools including, but not limited to cordless/corded drills, hand ratchets, and wrenches.
Referring to FIG. 1, the present invention comprises a post-engaging bracket 19, a rod- support plate 22, and a wire-retaining rod 1. The post-engaging bracket 19 attaches and or braces against a running post, a corner, or any other similar structure and thus anchors the present invention in place. In the simplest embodiment of the present invention, the post-engaging bracket 19 is an elongated plate. The rod-support plate 22 couples the post-engaging bracket 19 to the wire-retaining rod 1. In particular, the rod- support plate 22 comprises a first plate 23, a second plate 24, and a rod-receiving slot 25. The first plate 23 and the second plate 24 are each an elongated rectangular structure composed of a strong metal. The first plate 23 is terminally connected to the post- engaging bracket 19 and acts as an offset structure to separate the second plate 24 and the post-engaging bracket 19. The second plate 24 supports the wire-retaining rod 1 and is terminally connected to the first plate 23, opposite to the post-engaging bracket 19. The second plate 24 supports the wire -retaining rod 1 through the rod-receiving slot 25. In particular, the rod-receiving slot 25 normally traverses through the second plate 24 and is sized complimentary to the wire-retaining rod 1.
On one end, the wire -retaining rod 1 receives and holds an end of the wire being tensioned. On the other end, the wire-retaining rod 1 mechanically couples to an external torque tool. More specifically, the wire -retaining rod 1 comprises a threaded rod body 2, a wire-engagement head 3, and a torque-receiving head 18. The threaded rod body 2 is an elongated cylindrical structure with external threading along the main axis of the threaded rod body 2. The wire-engagement head 3 receives and holds the wire to be tensioned. The wire-engagement head 3 is terminally connected to the threaded rod body 2. The torque- receiving head 18 is the coupling structure which interlocks with an external torque tool to receive and transfer rotation motion from the external torque tool to the threaded rod body 2. In one embodiment, the torque-receiving head 18 is a hexagonal bolt head, although alternative designs and geometries may also be utilized. For this, the torque- receiving head 18 is terminally connected to the threaded rod body 2, opposite the wire- engagement head 3. To connect the wire-retaining rod 1 to the rod-support plate 22, the threaded rod body 2 is threadably engaged within the rod-receiving slot 25. The threaded rod, the second plate 24, and the rod-receiving slot 25 together act as a linear actuator to convert rotational motion of the threaded rod body 2 into linear translation of the wire- engagement head 3. More specifically, the threaded rod body 2 and the rod-receiving slot 25 are sized complimentary to each other such that when the threaded rod body 2 is positioned within the rod-receiving slot 25, the threads of the threaded rod body 2 engage the sides of the rod-receiving slot 25. Resultantly, when the threaded rod body 2 is rotated about a main axis of the threaded rod body 2, the threaded rod body 2 translates relative to the rod-receiving slot 25 and thus the second plate 24: i.e. converting rotational motion into linear translation.
In order to use the present invention, the user first attaches the wire in need of tensioning to the wire-engagement head 3. Next, the user braces/attaches the post- engaging bracket 19 onto a running post at the desired height and configuration. Finally, the user couples an external torque tool to the torque -receiving head 18. Turning the wire -retaining rod 1 will translate the wire -retaining rod 1 and the attached wire relative to the rod-support plate 22, the post-engaging bracket 19, and therefore the running post. Once the desired tension and or configuration for the wire is achieved, the user simply secures the wire in place through any traditional fastening methods and disengages the present invention.
In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the post-engaging bracket
19 comprises a first leg plate 20 and a second lag plate. The first leg plate 20 is perpendicularly connected along and to the second plate 24 to yield an L-shaped structure. This allows the post-engaging bracket 19 to be braced against two sides of a running post for additional support. In this embodiment, the present invention further comprises a first slot 26 to connect the rod-support plate 22 to the post-engaging bracket 19. The first slot 26 normally traverses through the first leg plate 20 and is sized to receive the rod- support plate 22 as seen in FIG. 1. More specifically, the first plate 23 is oriented parallel to the first leg plate 20 and is positioned within the first slot 26.
Additionally, the first plate 23 is laterally and perpendicularly connected to the second leg plate 21.
Referring to FIG. 7, the present invention allows the wire-retaining rod 1 to be positioned and functional at a variety of angles relative to the rod-support plate 22. For this, the second plate 24 is angled relative to the first plate 23 and the rod-receiving slot 25 is extended to traverse through a free end of the second plate 24. More specifically, the second plate 24 is oriented towards the first leg plate 20 of the post-engaging bracket 19 and is positioned at a first obtuse angle 27 with the first plate 23. Additionally, the rod-receiving slot 25 traverses along and into the second plate 24, opposite the first plate 23, to create a U-shaped opening at the free end of the first plate 23. As a result, the wire- retaining rod 1 is allowed to be positioned at various angles relative to the first plate 23 due to the clearance created by elongating the rod-receiving slot 25 and the first plate 23 being oriented at the first obtuse angle 27. The preferred value for the first obtuse angle 27 is 135 degrees although alternative values may be used as well. Furthermore, this configuration allows the user to easily engage or disengage the wire -retaining rod 1 with the rod-receiving slot 25 by simply sliding the threaded rod body 2 along the length of the rod-receiving slot 25. For additional flexibility, the rod-receiving slot 25 also normally traverses through the second plate 24.
Referring to FIG. 1, another optional feature of the present invention is a fence- receiving slot 28. The fence -receiving slot 28 allows the post-engaging bracket 19 to be braced or attached to a post at a perpendicular orientation. For this, the fence -receiving slot 28 is aligned with the rod-receiving slot 25 and traverses into the second leg plate 21, opposite the first plate 23. Additionally, the fence-receiving slot 28 also normally traverses through the second leg plate 21. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the fence -receiving slot 28 is pentagon shaped such that the apex corner of the pentagon shape is complimentary to a standard right angle running post.
In one embodiment, the present invention is implemented to tension barbed wire. Referring to FIG. 1, the wire-engagement head 3 comprises a first tubular body 4, a cap 5, an elongated body, and a wire-receiving slot 7. The first tubular body 4 is an elongated cylinder with a central hole that is sized complimentary to the threaded rod body 2. The first tubular body 4 is internally threaded such that the first tubular body 4 can be concentrically and threadably attached to the threaded rod body 2. The cap 5 is a disk with a diameter matching the outer diameter of the first tubular body 4 and is used to secure the first tubular body 4 to the threaded rod body 2. More specifically, the cap 5 is concentrically connected to the first tubular body 4, opposite to the threaded rod body 2. The elongated block body 6 and the wire -receiving slot 7 engage and retain/secure the barbed wire in need of tensioning. More specifically, the elongated block body 6 is laterally and perpendicularly connected to the first tubular body 4, providing clearance for the barbed wire. The wire-receiving slot 7 is sized to receive the coiled portion of the barbed wire and traverses along and into the elongated block body 6, opposite to the first tubular body 4. Additionally, the wire-receiving slot 7 laterally traverses through the elongated block body 6. The resulting U-shape acts as a hook to grasp or retain the barbed wire with the hooks, sharp angles, and protruding elements of the barbed wire pressing against the elongated block body 6. For use, the user simply threads the body of the barbed wire through the opening of the wire-receiving slot 7 and begins to rotate the wire -retaining rod 1.
Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, in another embodiment of the present invention, the wire-engagement head 3 comprises a second tubular body 8, a pair or railing slots 9, a tubular sleeve 10, a second slot 11, and annular flange 12. This embodiment is designed for barbed wire and normal wire. The second tubular body 8 is an elongated cylinder with a central hole that is sized complimentary to the threaded rod body 2. The second tubular body 8 is partially internally threaded such that the first tubular body 4 can be concentrically and threadably attached to the threaded rod body 2 securely. The annular flange 12 and the tubular sleeve 10 are externally positioned to the second tubular body 8 in order to secure the wire to be tensioned to the second tubular body 8. More specifically, the annular flange 12 is concentrically and laterally connected to the second tubular body 8 to acts as a brace for the tubular sleeve 10. The pair of railing slots 9 receive the wire and allow the user to wrap the wire about the second tubular body 8. More specifically, the pair of railing slots 9 are radially distributed about the second tubular body 8 and are oriented parallel to the second tubular body 8. Additionally, each from the pair of railing slots 9 normally traverse into the annular flange 12 and the second tubular body 8. In other words, each from the pair of railing slots 9 traverses from an external surface of second tubular body 8 towards the center of the second tubular body 8; for the annular flange 12, each from the pair of railing slots 9 traverses through the annular flange 12. To wrap the wire around the second tubular body 8, the user positions the wire within a first railing slot from the pair of railing slots 9, wraps the wire around the flange and runs the wire through a second railing slot from the pair of railing slots 9. To secure the wire in this configuration, the tubular sleeve 10 is concentrically and slidably positioned about the second tubular body 8, thus locking the wire in place. To facilitate this process, the second slot 11 traverses along and through the tubular sleeve 10 to provide an installation and removing point for the wire without having to remove the tubular sleeve 10 from the second tubular body 8. The tubular sleeve 10 sits against the annular flange 12 and thus is prevented from slipping off of the second tubular body 8. A secondary wire-engagement head may also be used to splice two wires together. For this, the second tubular body 8 of the secondary wire-engagement head is threaded all the way through, thus allowing the user to position the secondary wire-engagement head anywhere along the threaded rod body 2. Resultantly, when torque is applied to the present invention, the wire-engagement head and the secondary wire-engagement 3 will translate towards each other.
Referring to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, in another embodiment of the present invention, the wire-engagement head 3 comprises an L-shaped bracket 13, a plurality of hooks 16, and an at least one rod-receiving hole 17. This embodiment allows the user to tension a mesh-like fence at different points. The rod-receiving hole 17 receives the threaded rod body 2 and centrally traverses through a first leg 14 of the L-shaped bracket 13. The plurality of hooks 16 allows the fence to latch onto the L-shaped bracket 13. For this, the plurality of hooks 16 is distributed along a second leg 15 of the L-shaped bracket 13 with each of the plurality of hooks 16 being adjacently connected to the second leg 15. To attach the wire-engagement head 3 to the threaded rod body 2, the threaded rod body 2 is concentrically and threadably attached to the first leg 14, within the rod-receiving hole 17. A nut or any other similar faster may be used to secure the wire-engagement head 3 to the threaded rod body 2. To use, the user simply attaches different parts of the wire fence to the plurality of hooks 16 and applies torque to the threaded rod body 2.
Referring to FIG. 6, the preferred embodiment, the present invention further comprises an at least one post-fastening mechanism 29. The post-fastening mechanism 29 secures the present invention to a running post. The post-fastening mechanism 29 comprises a tether 30 and a ratcheting mechanism 31. The tether 30 is an elongated rope, chain, fabric, or other similar devices. The tether 30 is terminally attached to the first leg plate 20 and, when installed, wraps around the running post. The ratcheting mechanism 31 is a mechanical device which allows continuous motion in one direction. The ratcheting mechanism 31 receives the tether 30 and constricts the tether 30 about the running post. More specifically, the ratcheting mechanism 31 is adjacently attached to the second leg plate 21, opposite to the first leg plate 20. Additionally, the tether 30 is mechanically engaged to the ratcheting mechanism 31.
In one embodiment, the ratcheting mechanism 31 comprises a tubular anchor, a bolt, and a receiving hook as seen in FIG. 6. The tubular anchor is mounted to the second leg plate 21. The bolt is threadably engaged within the tubular anchor. Rotation of the bolt translates the bolt along the tubular anchor and, thus, tightening or releasing the tether 30. The tether 30 is attached to the bolt through the receiving hook. More specifically, the receiving hook is rotatably and concentrically mounted along the bolt and interlocks with the tether 30. In another embodiment, the tether 30 is an elongated chain and the ratcheting mechanism 31 is a locking chain clamp.
In the preferred embodiment, the at least one post-fastening mechanism 29 comprises a first fastening mechanism and a second fastening mechanism. More specifically, the first fastening mechanism and the second fastening mechanism are positioned opposite to each other across the rod-support plate 22 to adequately secure the present invention to the running post. Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred
embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

Claims

What is claimed is:
1. A wire/chain installing, and tensioning device comprises:
a wire-retaining rod;
a post-engaging bracket;
a rod-support plate;
the rod-support plate comprises a first plate, a second plate, and a rod- receiving slot;
the wire -retaining rod comprises a threaded rod body, a wire-engagement head, and a torque-receiving head;
the first plate being terminally connected to the post-engaging bracket; the second plate being terminally connected to the first plate, opposite to the post-engaging bracket;
the rod-receiving slot normally traversing through the second plate;
the wire-engagement head being terminally connected to the threaded rod body;
the torque -receiving head being terminally connected to the threaded rod body, opposite the wire-engagement head; and
the threaded rod body being threadably engaged within the rod-receiving slot.
2. The wire/chain installing, and tensioning device as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
a first slot;
the post-engaging bracket comprises a first leg plate and a second leg plate;
the first leg plate being perpendicularly connected along and to the second plate;
the first slot normally traversing through the first leg plate; the first plate being oriented parallel to the first leg plate; the first plate being positioned within the first slot; and
the first plate being laterally and perpendicularly connected to the second leg plate.
3. The wire/chain installing, and tensioning device as claimed in claim 1 comprises: the rod-receiving slot normally traversing through the first plate; and the rod-receiving slot traversing along and into the second plate, opposite the first plate.
4. The wire/chain installing, and tensioning device as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
the second plate being oriented towards a first leg plate of the post- engaging bracket; and
the second plate being positioned at a first obtuse angle with the first plate.
5. The wire/chain installing, and tensioning device as claimed in claim 4, wherein the first obtuse angle is 135 degrees.
6. The wire/chain installing, and tensioning device as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
a fence -receiving slot;
the fence -receiving slot being aligned with the rod-receiving slot; the fence -receiving slot traversing into a second leg plate of the post- engaging bracket, opposite the first plate; and
the fence -receiving slot normally traversing through the second leg plate.
7. The wire/chain installing, and tensioning device as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
the wire-engagement head comprises a first tubular body, a cap, an elongated block body, and a wire-receiving slot;
the first tubular body being concentrically and threadably attached to the threaded rod body;
the cap being concentrically connected to the first tubular body, opposite the threaded rod body;
the elongated block body being laterally and perpendicularly connected to the first tubular body; the wire -receiving slot traversing along and into the elongated block body, opposite to the first tubular body; and
the wire -receiving slot laterally traversing through the elongated block body.
The wire/chain installing, and tensioning device as claimed in claim 1 comprises: the wire-engagement head comprises a second tubular body, a pair of railing slots, a tubular sleeve, a second slot, and an annular flange;
the second tubular body being concentrically and threadably attached to the threaded rod body;
the annular flange being concentrically and laterally connected to the second tubular body;
the pair of railing slots being radially distributed about the second tubular body;
the pair of railing slots being oriented parallel to the second tubular body; each from the pair of railing slots normally traversing into the annular flange and the second tubular body;
the second slot traversing along and through the tubular sleeve; and the tubular sleeve being concentrically and slidably position about the second tubular body.
The wire/chain installing, and tensioning device as claimed in claim 1 comprises: the wire-engagement head comprises an L-shaped bracket, a plurality of hooks, and an at least one rod-receiving hole;
the rod-receiving hole centrally traversing through a first leg of the L- shaped bracket;
the threaded rod body being concentrically and threadably attached to the first leg, within the rod-receiving hole;
the plurality of hooks being distributed along a second leg of the L-shaped bracket; and each of the plurality of hooks being adjacently connected to the second leg.
10. The wire/chain installing, and tensioning device as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
an at least one post-fastening mechanism;
the post-fastening mechanism comprises a tether and a ratcheting mechanism;
the tether being terminally attached to a first leg plate of the post-engaging bracket, opposite to a second leg plate of the post-engaging bracket;
the ratcheting mechanism being adjacently connected to the second leg plate, opposite the first leg plate; and
the tether being mechanically engaged to the ratcheting mechanism.
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