WO2023148466A1 - Poteau de clôture, clôture et procédé associé - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a fence post, in particular to a fence post for retaining a flexible-elongate element, and most particularly to a wire-retaining fence post.
- the invention further relates to a fence and to a method of installing a fence.
- Fences formed from flexible elongate elements which includes wire fences, can be used in various applications, and are particularly typical in agricultural settings. For example, such fences may be used to demarcate boundaries and to provide enclosures for livestock.
- fences can be required to be constructed over large distances. Therefore, it is desirable for fences to be as convenient to install as possible, which can both reduce installation time and reduce cost.
- Fences are positioned in exposed positions fora long duration, and therefore preferably should have a high longevity.
- the present invention seeks to provide a solution to these problems.
- a fence post for retaining a flexible elongate element
- the fence post comprising: an elongate fence-post body having a ground embeddable portion; a plurality of channels extending into the fence-post body, the channels being contiguously open in three directions so that a flexible elongate element is receivable into the channel and extendable through the fence-post body, each channel having a first portion which extends into the fence post from a first surface of the fence-post body at a non-perpendicularangle to a longitudinal extent of the fence post body, and having a second portion which continues from the first portion and extends back towards the first surface; the fence post being devoid of a mechanical fastener for retaining the flexible elongate element in the channel.
- the channel extending ata non-perpendicular angle allows forthe flexible elongate element, such as a wire, to be pulled into the fence post more easily and naturally, since a pulling and lifting motion, or pulling and pushing down motion can be used.
- the second portion extending back towards the first surface of the fence post secures the flexible elongate element in place.
- a wire under upward or downward force can be retained. No mechanical fastener is required, which allows forthe fence post to be manufactured quicker and more cost-effectively, as well as providing for greater longevity.
- the first portion may extend in one of a substantially upward direction and a substantially downward direction
- the second portion may extend in the other of the substantially upward direction and substantially downward direction. Since the portions of the channel extend in opposing directions, the flexible elongate element is less likely to be unintentionally dislodged from the channel. This is since a force would need to be applied in two opposing directions, in order for the flexible elongate element to be removed.
- the first portion may extend substantially upwardly, and the second portion may extend substantially downwardly. Therefore, a pulling and lifting may be used to pull the flexible elongate element into the first portion, which may be more convenient if the fence post is relatively short.
- the channel may consist of the first and second portions. As such, formation of the channel fence post is relatively simple.
- the first portion may be straight or substantially straight.
- the second portion may be straight or substantially straight.
- the channel is 7-shaped. Straight shapes and the angle therebetween may prevent or limit the flexible elongate element from dislodging from the channel.
- the first portion may be curved.
- the second portion may be curved.
- a curved shape may allow for the flexible elongate element to be more easily inserted into the channel, since the curve may guide the flexible elongate element.
- an angle between the first portion and the second portion may be between 30 degrees and 60 degrees. Additionally, the angle between the first portion and the second portion may be 45 degrees. Such an angle may prevent or limit the chance of the flexible elongate element being dislodged from the channel.
- the fence post may have any one of a rectangular and circular cross-section.
- the fence-post body may have a flange.
- the flange is a portion which projects from and preferably extends along the entire length or substantially the entire length of a flexible-elongate-element-retaining portion of the fence post body. This may improve the strength and stability of the fence post
- the fence-post body may have any one of an L-shaped cross-section, T-shaped cross-section, and starshaped or Y-shaped cross-section.
- the channels may be formed into a comer thereof.
- Any material may be considered to be used for the fence post, including plastic and any natural or artificial material.
- the second portion may extend from a distalmost point to the first portion of the channel. Therefore, the flexible elongate element can be pulled into the channel until it engages with said distalmost point.
- the channel may further comprise a third portion which extends at an angle to the second portion.
- the third portion helps to secure the flexible elongate element in the channel. This is since the flexible elongate element would be required to undergo motion in an additional direction in order to be dislodged.
- the third portion may extend in a direction toward the first surface.
- the third portion may extend in a direction away from the first surface.
- the fence post may further comprise at least one strut-connecting opening, the strut-connecting opening being elongate. A stmt or brace can therefore be conveniently connected with the fence post, without the use of mechanical fasteners, for example via an interference fit.
- the fence post may farther comprise an elongate stmt having a projection at an end thereof which is configured to be received in the stmt-connecting opening.
- the projection may have an end flange having a length which is less than a length of the stmt-connecting opening so as to be receivable therethrough when aligned therewith, and which is greater than a width of the stmt- connecting opening so as not to be receivable therethrough when misaligned therewith. Therefore, the stmt can be conveniently connected to the fence post without the use of fasteners, for example.
- a fence comprising: a plurality offence posts according to the first aspect of the invention; a flexible elongate element received in at least one of the second or third portions of each fence post, the flexible elongate elements extending between fence posts.
- a method of installing a fence comprising the steps of: embedding the ground embeddable portion of a plurality offence posts into the ground; and pulling each flexible elongate element through the first portion of each fence post and releasing the flexible elongate element so that it is received in the second or third portion.
- a fence post for retaining a flexible elongate element, the fence post comprising: an elongate fence-post body having a ground embeddable portion; a plurality of channels extending into the fence-post body in a direction which is perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the fence-post body, the channels being contiguously open in three directions so that a flexible elongate element is receivable into the channel and extendable through the fence-post body, each channel having two returns, one return extending substantially upwardly and one return extending substantially downwardly.
- the returns extend back towards a general direction from which they originated. Since both a generally upward return and a generally downward return is used, the fence post can thereby retain a flexible elongate element, such as a wire, whether the flexible elongate element is tended or biased to move upwardly or downwardly.
- the fence post is suitable for installing both at a higher or a lower position relative to adjacent fence posts. Since no mechanical fastener or other moving part is necessary for retaining the flexible elongate element, the fence post can be manufactured efficiently and cost effectively.
- a fence using the fence posts can be installed rapidly, since the actuation or movement of a mechanical fastener is not required, the flexible elongate element can be connected to the fence post under tension, and there is no need to thread the flexible elongate element through the fence post.
- the fence post has a high longevity or lifespan, since no moving part is required.
- a fence using the fence post can be installed with minimal tools, for example only a post driver may be required, and/or a hammer to secure an anchor pin if being used.
- the fence post is devoid of a mechanical fastener for retaining a flexible elongate element in the channel. This may improve the speed and simplicity of installation, the cost-effectiveness of manufacture, and the longevity of a fence having the fence posts.
- each return may be straight or substantially straight, for example, so that the channel forms an arrow-head shape.
- each return may be curved or substantially curved.
- the arrow-head and/or curved shape allows for the flexible elongate element to be pulled back and then be in a correct position for being moving forward in a straight line and exiting the channel.
- the fence post may have any one of a rectangular and circular cross-section.
- the fence-post body has a flange.
- the flange is a portion which projects from and preferably extends along the entire length or substantially the entire length of a flexible-elongate-element-retaining portion of the fence post body. This may improve the strength and stability of the fence post.
- the fence-post body may have any one of a T-shaped cross-section, L-shaped cross-section, and starshaped cross-section.
- the channels may be formed into a comer thereof.
- Any material may be considered to be used for the fence post, including plastic and any natural or artificial material.
- each return of a channel may extend from a similar or identical location. Therefore, the flexible elongate element is required to be slid or pulled to a similar or identical location for retention, whether the flexible elongate element is to be moved upwardly or downwardly.
- each return of a channel may extend from a distalmost point to an entrance of the channel. Therefore, the flexible elongate element can be pulled into the channel until it engages with said distalmost point.
- At least part of the ground embeddable portion is tapered. This allows for the fence post to penetrate the ground more easily.
- the fence post may farther comprise a reinforcement element attached to the fence-post body at or adjacent to the ground embeddable portion.
- the fence post may further comprise at least one strut-connecting opening, the stmt-connecting opening preferably being elongate. A stmt or brace can therefore be conveniently connected with the fence post, without the use of mechanical fasteners, for example via an interference fit.
- the stmt-connecting opening may have a longitudinal extent at an angle to a longitudinal extent of the fence-post body.
- the angle may be 45 degrees or substantially 45 degrees.
- the fence post may further comprise an elongate stmt having a projection at an end thereof which is configured to be received in the stmt-connecting opening.
- the projection may have an end flange having a length which is less than a length of the stmt- connecting opening so as to be receivable therethrough when aligned therewith, and which is greater than a width of the stmt-connecting opening so as not to be receivable therethrough when misaligned therewith. Therefore, the stmt can be conveniently connected to the fence post without the use of fasteners, for example.
- the stmt may further comprise a pin-receiving aperture at or adjacent to an opposing end to the projection.
- a pin or peg can be inserted through the aperture and hammered or otherwise pressed into the ground, to secure the end of the stmt relative to the ground.
- the return may have a projection with a saw-tooth profile having a slope for permitting the flexible elongate element to be pulled thereacross and a step for limiting the flexible elongate element from moving back therepast.
- a fence comprising: a plurality offence posts according to the first aspect of the invention; a flexible elongate element received in at least one of the returns of each channel of each fence post, the flexible elongate elements extending between fence posts.
- a method of installing a fence comprising the steps of: a) embedding the ground embeddable portion of a plurality offence posts into the ground; and b) pulling each flexible elongate element through one of the channels of each fence post and releasing the flexible elongate element so that it is received in one of the returns.
- a fence post comprising: an elongate fence post body having at least one stmt-connecting opening, the stmt-connecting opening being elongate; an elongate stmt connectable to the fence post body via the stmt-connecting opening, the elongate stmt having a projection at an end thereof which is configured to be received in the stmt-connecting opening, the projection having an end flange which has a length which is less than a length of the stmt-connecting opening so as to be receivable therethrough when aligned therewith, and which is greater than a width of the stmt-connecting opening so as not to be receivable therethrough when misaligned therewith.
- the strut-connecting opening may have a longitudinal extent at an angle to a longitudinal extent of the fencepost body.
- the strut may further comprise a peg-receiving aperture at or adjacent to an opposing end to the projection.
- a fence post for retaining a flexible elongate element, the fence post comprising: an elongate fence-post body having a ground embeddable portion; at least one channel extending into the fence-post body, the or each channel being contiguously open in three directions so that a flexible elongate element is receivable into the channel and extendable through the fence-post body, each channel having two returns, one return extending substantially upwardly and one return extending substantially downwardly.
- a fence post for retaining a flexible elongate element, the fence post comprising: an elongate fence-post body having a ground embeddable portion; at least one channel extending into the fence-post body, the or each channel being contiguously open in three directions so that a flexible elongate element is receivable into the channel and extendable through the fence-post body, each channel having two side portions, one side portion extending substantially upwardly and one side portion extending substantially downwardly.
- Figure 1 shows a first embodiment of a fence post in accordance with a fourth aspect of the present invention, partly embedded into the ground;
- Figure 2 shows a cross-section of the fence post of Figure 1 ;
- Figure 3 shows an enlarged view of a channel of the fence post of Figure 1 ;
- Figure 4 shows an enlarged view of a strut-connecting opening of the fence post of Figure 1 ;
- Figure 5 shows an upper portion of an elongate strut of the fence post of Figure 1 , and of a fence post in accordance with a seventh aspect of the invention
- Figure 6 shows a lower portion of the elongate strut of Figure 5;
- Figure 7 shows a channel of a second embodiment of a fence post in accordance with a fourth aspect of the invention.
- Figure 8 shows a cross-section of a third embodiment of a fence post in accordance with a first orfourth aspect of the invention
- Figure 9 shows a cross-section of a fourth embodiment of a fence post in accordance with a first or fourth aspect of the invention
- Figure 10 shows a channel of a fifth embodiment of a fence post
- Figure 11 shows a channel of a sixth embodiment of a fence post in accordance with a first aspect of the invention
- Figure 12 shows a channel of a seventh embodiment of a fence post in accordance with a first aspect of the invention
- Figure 13 shows a channel of an eighth embodiment of a fence post in accordance with a first aspect of the invention
- Figure 14 shows a channel of a ninth embodiment of a fence post in accordance with a first aspect of the invention
- Figure 15 shows a channel of a tenth embodiment of a fence post in accordance with a first aspect of the invention
- Figure 16 shows a channel of an eleventh embodiment of a fence post in accordance with a first aspect of the invention
- Figure 17 shows a cross-section of a twelfth embodiment of a fence post in accordance with a first or fourth aspect of the invention
- Figure 18 shows a cross-section of a thirteenth embodiment of a fence post in accordance with a first or fourth aspect of the invention
- Figure 19 shows a channel of a fourteenth embodiment of a fence post in accordance with a fourth aspect of the invention.
- Figure 20 shows a channel of a fifteenth embodiment of a fence post in accordance with a fourth aspect of the invention.
- Figure 21 shows a channel of a sixteenth embodiment of a fence post, in accordance with a fourth aspect of the invention.
- a fence post 10 for retaining wires or otherflexible elongate elements to form a fence, which is preferably a wire fence.
- the fence post 10 comprises an elongate fence-post body 12.
- One end portion of the elongate fence-post body 12 defines a ground embeddable portion 14, which can here be seen to be embedded in the ground 16 and therefore is below or at ground level.
- the ground embeddable portion 14 includes a taper or tapered portion 18, and most preferably the ground embeddable portion 14 ends at a point or substantially a point. This allows the fence post 10 to cut or penetrate into the earth more conveniently and may prevent or limit an excavation requirement for installing the fence post 10.
- the elongate fence-post body 12 preferably has a flange 20.
- the flange 20 may be considered to be a portion or part which projects from and along at least part of a flexible-elongate-element-retaining portion 22 of the fence post 10.
- Figure 2 shows a cross-section of the fence post 10 and therefore illustrates the arrangement of the flange 20 and the flexible- elongate-element-retaining portion 22.
- the fence post 10 has a T-section, the flange 20 defining the “top” of the T-section.
- the flange 20 is most preferably twice the width of the flexible-elongate-element-retaining portion 22.
- the fence post 10 is convenient to manufacture, since a workpiece which is dimensioned to form the flange 20 can be cut length-ways in half so as to form two workpieces which are dimensioned to form two flexible-elongate-element- retaining portions 22.
- other manufacturing techniques may be considered, such as extrusion of the fence post section.
- the flange 20 may extend along the whole or substantially the whole of the length of the fence-post body 12. However, it will be appreciated that it may only extend along a portion thereof, for example extending along at least a majority thereof.
- the fence-post body 12 preferably comprises or consists of metal, and more preferably comprises or consists of steel, and most preferably comprises or consists of galvanised steel. However, other materials may be considered, such as durable plastics or aluminium. In particular, if the fence post 10 is to be used as part of an electric fence, then the fencepost body 12 would most likely be made from plastics.
- the flexible-elongate-element-retaining portion 22 is preferably welded to the flange 20 to form the fence post 10, although other formation techniques may be considered. Other specific shapes may be considered, as will be better understood hereinbelow.
- a reinforcement element 24 At or adjacent to the ground embeddable portion 14 there is preferably a reinforcement element 24.
- the reinforcement element 24 is here secured to the flange 20, for example being welded or bolted thereto.
- the fence-post body 12 has a plurality of channels 26, each for retaining a flexible elongate element, which is here a wire. Although a plurality of channels 26 is described, it will be appreciated that a minimum of one channel 26 may be considered. Preferably there are at least three channels, and here there are six channels 26. The channels 26 can be spaced to match any kind of current or future wire spacing as preferred. Whilst a wire fence is preferred, it will be appreciated that rope, string or another elongate element may be used with the fence post 10.
- the channels 26 preferably extend into the fence-post body 12 in a direction which is perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the fence-post body 12. However, it will be appreciated that the channel 26 may extend at a different angle to the longitudinal direction.
- the channels 26 extend into the flexible-elongate-element- refaining portion 22, rather than into the flange 20.
- the channels 26 are each contiguously open in three directions or at three surfaces of the fence-post body 12. In other words, the channel 26 is contiguously open at a front 28 and at each side of the flexible-elongate-element-retaining portion 22 so that a side or longitudinal extent of the wire can enter the channel 26 through the front 28 and extend across and through the fence-post body 12.
- a portion of the channel 26 which extends into the fence-post body 12 may be referred to as an access channel portion 30.
- Each channel 26 has at least one, and most preferably two returns 32.
- a return 32 will be understood to be a portion of the channel 26 communicated with the access channel portion 30.
- the return 32 may otherwise be referred to as a return channel portion.
- One return 32a extends substantially upwardly, and one return 32b extends substantially downwardly.
- the upwardly and downwardly directions are defined from an in-use condition of the fence post 10, with the fence post 10 installed in an orientation which is aligned with the vertical direction and the ground embeddable portion 14 embedded in the ground.
- the direction of the returns 32 may otherwise be explicitly defined relative to the fence-post body 12.
- one return 32 may be in a direction which is substantially towards the ground embeddable portion 14, and one return 32 may be in a direction which is substantially towards an end portion 34 of the fence-post body 12 which opposes the ground embeddable portion 14.
- a return 32 will be understood to be a portion of the channel 26 which extends back towards a general direction from which the channel 26 originated. Since the channel 26 extends into the flexible-elongate-element-retaining portion 22 from a front surface 28, the return portion 32 therefore extends back towards the front surface 28 of the flexible-elongate- element-retaining portion 22, and does notextend only upwards ordownwards.
- each return portion 32 is straight or substantially straight. However, it will be appreciated that this may not be the case.
- Each return 32 preferably extends from the same point on the access channel portion 30. Additionally, each return 32 may extend from the end of the access channel portion 30. This may not necessarily be the case, and feasibly each return 32 may extend from a position of the access channel portion 30 which is different to the other return 32, and/or which is not at the end of the access channel portion 30.
- a strut or brace is preferably used to support the fence-post body 12.
- the fence-post body 12 can be seen to have at least one strut-connecting opening 36.
- Each strut-connecting opening 36 is elongate, and preferably has a longitudinal extent at an angle to a longitudinal extent of the fence-post body 12. The angle is 45 degrees or substantially 45 degrees.
- the strut-connecting opening 36 is preferably a through-hole or aperture through the fence-post body 12.
- the opening 36 is through the flexible-elongate-element-retaining portion 22.
- the opening 36 may be in the flange 20.
- Figure 5 shows a top portion of the stmt 38.
- the stmt 38 has a projection 40 at an end thereof which is configured to be received in the stmt-connecting opening 36.
- the projection 40 has an end flange 42 which has a length which is less than a length of the stmt-connecting opening 36 so as to be receivable therethrough when aligned therewith, and which is greater than a width of the stmt-connecting opening 36 so as not to be receivable therethrough when misaligned therewith.
- the projection 40 isT-shaped or substantially T-shaped, and/or has a neck 44 orwaist.
- the waist 44 is long enough that when the end flange 42 is inserted and turned, the stmt 20 fits comfortably when supporting the post at an angle greater than 45°.
- the flange 42 can be aligned with the stmt-connecting opening 36 and inserted therethrough so that the neck 44 orwaist is at the opening, and the flange 42 is through the opening.
- the stmt 38 can then be twisted or rotated so that the flange 42 is misaligned with the opening and cannot be removed therefrom without being twisted.
- the stmt 38 is connected to the fence-post body 12.
- a lower or bottom end portion of the stmt 38 includes a pin-receiving aperture 46.
- the pin-receiving aperture 46 is at or adjacent to an opposing end of the stmt to that of the projection 40.
- the pin-receiving aperture 46 is preferably circular or substantially circular. A pin or peg can then be inserted therethrough and into the ground, for example being hammered, to secure the stmt 38 to the ground.
- the stmt 38 preferably has a body 20a and a flange 22a, shown in dashed line which extends perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly to the body 20a.
- the flange 22a preferably does not extend along the entirety of the body 20a and is spaced apart from the ends of the fence post 10, in particular, from the projection 40 and the pin-receiving aperture 46. This prevents or limits the flange from interfering with connections between the stmt 38 and fence post 10 and the stmt 38 and the ground.
- the stmt 38 has a similar or identical cross-section to the fence-post body 12, which may reduce manufacturing costs.
- the stmt 38 has a length which is greater than a distance between the strut-connecting opening 36 and the ground embeddable portion 14. In other words, the stmt 38 can be installed at an angle to the fence-post body 12, for example at a 45 degree angle to the fence-post body 12.
- stmt 38 and stmt-connecting opening 36 may be used with fence posts 10 which are not for retaining wire.
- a fence can be installed using the aforementioned fence post 10 by firstly embedding the ground embeddable portion 14 in the ground 16.
- the fence post 10 may be hammered into the ground 16, either manually or via a machine.
- the tapered portion 18 of the fence post 10 may allow for the fence post 10 to cut more easily through the ground 16.
- a hole may need to be excavated, the embeddable portion positioned therein, and then the hole backfilled.
- the strut 38 or brace is then connected by aligning the flange 42 of the projection 40 with the strut-connecting opening 36, inserting the flange 42 therethrough, and then rotating the strut 38 or brace.
- a pin or peg is then hammered through the pin-receiving aperture 46 into the ground, to secure the strut 38 in position.
- a second strut 38 or brace can be similarly connected with the other strut-connecting opening 36 and from the opposing direction.
- the fence posts 10 are preferably installed in a straight line but struts 38 may be used in openings 36 in the fence post body 20 when the angle of the fence is changed.
- a flexible elongate element in this case a wire, is then secured at one end of the arrangement offence posts 10. For example, this may be by tying or clipping the wire at the fence post 10 at one end of the arrangement.
- the wire may then be secured at the other end of the to-be-installed-fence, for example by tying or clipping the wire at the fence post 10 at the other end of the arrangement of fence posts 10.
- the length of wire between the two end fence posts 10 can then be pulled or slid into one of the channels 26 via the front surface 28 on each fence post 10 between the two end fence posts 10.
- the channel 26 into which each wire is pulled on each fence post 10 corresponds in position to each other.
- the wire is sited in one of the returns 32 of each channel 26. In which return 32 the wire is sited generally depends on the terrain. If the fence post 10 is in a concavity orditch, then the wire will be sited in the upper return 32. If the fence post 10 is on a convexity or hill, then the wire will be sited in the lower return 32. If the fence post 10 is on level ground compared to adjacent fence posts 10, then the wire will be sited in the lower return 32 due to the weight of the wire.
- the wire is retained by the fence post 10 without a requirement for a mechanical fastener, for example without the requirement of a latch.
- the flexible elongate element Whilst the flexible elongate element is described as being fixed and two ends before being pulled into the channels 26, it will be appreciated that this may not be the case. Instead, the flexible elongate element may be secured only at one end and then pulled into each channel 26.
- returns 132 may be considered.
- a second embodiment of a channel 126 is shown, having returns 132 which are curved, ratherthan straight. Nevertheless, one of the returns 132a is directed substantially upwardly and one 132b is directed substantially downwardly. Whilst an initial portion of each return 132 may extend exactly upwardly or downwardly, when the return 132 is considered as a whole, it does not extend only exactly upwardly or downwardly.
- the returns 132 here have a uniformly arced shape, although other curved shapes may be considered. For example, the returns 132 may have a waved or sinusoidal shape, to assist with retaining the wire.
- Figure 8 shows a Y-shaped or substantially Y-shaped cross-section of a fence-post body 112.
- a Y-shaped cross-section of a fence-post body 112.
- the Y-shaped cross-section may also be referred to as a star-shaped cross-section.
- Figure 9 shows an L-shaped or substantially L-shaped cross-section of a fence-post body 212.
- the flange 220 extends only to one side of the flexible-elongate-element-retaining portion 222.
- each channel may be at the comer of the fence post body, and therefore extend across two sides of the fence post.
- Channel 326 may not have returns as such, and instead may have channel portions 350 which extend perpendicularly upwardly and downwardly only to the access channel portion 330.
- the channel 326 may therefore have a T-shape.
- FIG. 11 there is shown a channel 426 of a sixth embodiment of a fence post 410.
- the fence post 410 preferably has a plurality of such channels 426.
- the fence post 410 has an elongate fence post body 412 with a ground embeddable portion at one end.
- the sixth embodiment may be similar or identical to preceding embodiments, and similar reference numerals may be used.
- the channel 426 of the sixth embodiment has a first portion 430 which extends into a first surface 428 or front surface of the fence post body 412.
- the first portion 430 extends into the fence post 410 at an angle to the longitudinal extent of the fence post body 412, the angle being non-perpendicular.
- the angle is generally upwardly; however, it will be appreciated that the angle may be generally downwardly instead.
- the angle may be between 45 degrees and 75 degrees, and is here 60 degrees or substantially 60 degrees to an axis of the longitudinal extent or vertical direction.
- the channels 426 are contiguously open in three directions so that a flexible elongate element is receivable into the channels 426 and extendable through the fence-post body 412.
- the channel 426 preferably has a width of 4 mm, which may equate to a thickness of the material of the fence post 410.
- a second portion 432 of the channel 426 continues from the first portion 430 and extends back towards the first surface 428.
- the second portion 432 extends downwardly, although it will be appreciated that it may extend upwardly or even horizontally.
- the second portion 432 preferably extends at an angle to the first portion 430 of between 30 degrees and 60 degrees, and most preferably 45 degrees.
- the first portion 430 is straight or substantially straight, and/or the second portion 432 is straight or substantially straight.
- the channel 426 has a 7-shaped or substantially 7-shaped configuration. In other words, the shape of the channel 426 is similar to that of the number seven.
- the channel 426 is able to hold a wire without requiring a mechanical fastener.
- the fence post410 is devoid of a mechanical fastener.
- the body 412 of the fence post 410 preferably has an L-shaped cross-section, as per Figure 9, although other shapes may be considered, such as a rectangular cross-section, a circular cross-section, a T-shaped cross-section, ora starshaped cross-section.
- FIG. 12 there is shown a channel 526 of a seventh embodiment of a fence post510.
- the channel 526 of the seventh embodiment 510 is similar or identical to that of the sixth embodiment, except that the channel 526 of the seventh embodiment includes a third portion 552.
- the third portion 552 of the channel 526 extends at an angle to the second portion 532, and extends from an end of the second portion 532.
- the third portion 552 extends away from the first surface 528.
- the third portion 552 extends generally upwardly, although it may be horizontal, for example.
- the third portion 552 may extend at an angle of around 45 degrees to the second portion 532.
- the channel of the seventh embodiment may be provided upside-down or inverted.
- the channel may have a first portion which extends downwardly, a second portion which extends upwardly, and a third portion which extends downwardly.
- FIG. 13 there is shown a channel 626 of an eighth embodiment of a fence post.
- the channel 626 of the eighth embodiment is similar to that of the seventh embodiment, except that the third portion 652 extends towards the first surface 628.
- the third portion 652 extends upwardly, and back towards the opening of the channel at the first surface 628.
- the channel of the eighth embodiment may be provided upside-down or inverted.
- the channel may have a first portion which extends downwardly, a second portion which extends upwardly, and a third portion which extends downwardly.
- FIG. 14 there is shown a channel 726 of a ninth embodiment of a fence post 710.
- the channel 726 of the ninth embodiment is similar or identical to that of the sixth embodiment, except that both the first portion 730 and the second portion 732 is curved.
- the first portion may be straight, while the second portion is curved.
- the channel of the ninth embodiment may be provided upside-down or inverted.
- the channel may have a first portion which extends downwardly and a second portion which extends upwardly.
- the channel 826 of the tenth embodiment is similar or identical to that of the seventh embodiment, except that the tenth embodiment has first, second and third portions 830, 832, 852 which are curved.
- the channel of the tenth embodiment may be provided upside-down or inverted.
- the channel may have a first portion which extends downwardly, a second portion which extends upwardly, and a third portion which extends downwardly.
- FIG. 16 there is shown a channel 926 of an eleventh embodiment of a fence post 910.
- the channel 926 of the eleventh embodiment is similar or identical to that of the eighth embodiment, except that the eleventh embodiment has first, second and third portions 930, 932, 952 which are curved.
- the channel of the eleventh embodiment may be provided upside-down or inverted.
- the channel may have a first portion which extends downwardly, a second portion which extends upwardly, and a third portion which extends downwardly.
- FIG. 17 there is shown a cross-section of a twelfth embodiment of a fence post 1010.
- the twelfth embodiment of the fencepost 1010 has a fence post body 1012 which is a rectangular, square or box cross-section.
- the channels are preferably formed at a comer 1054 of the rectangle. Therefore, each channel may extend into two sides 1056 of the fence post.
- the channels may be any of the types of channel described herein.
- FIG. 18 there is shown a cross-section of a thirteenth embodiment of a fence post 1100.
- the thirteenth embodiment of the fencepost has a fence post body 1112 which is a circular cross-section. Any of the channels described herein may be used with this fence post.
- FIG. 19 there is shown a channel of a fourteenth embodiment of a fence post 1210.
- the channel 1226 of the fourteenth embodiment is similar to that of the fifth embodiment, except that there are returns 1232 at the perpendicular channel portions 1250.
- the returns 1232 are preferably at the end of the perpendicular channel portions 1250.
- the returns 1232 preferably are at a non-perpendicular angle to the channel portions 1250, extending at least slightly towards the access channel portion 1230.
- the returns 1232 are preferably straight.
- the channel 1226 of the fourteenth embodiment may be used with any fence post cross-section, whether described herein or not.
- FIG 20 there is shown a channel 1326 of a fifteenth embodiment of a fence post 1310.
- the channel 1326 of the fifteenth embodiment is similar to that of the first embodiment as shown in Figure 3, except that each return 1332 has first and second portions 1358, 1360.
- each return 1332 is similar or identical to the return of the first embodiment.
- the second portion 1360 of each return 1332 extends at an angle to the first portion 1358.
- each second portion 1360 of each return 1332 extends in a general direction to a first or front surface 1328, at which the channel 1326 has its opening.
- the second portion 1360 of the upwardly extending return 1332a extends downwards
- the second portion 1360 of the downwardly extending return 1332b extends upwards.
- the second portion 1360 may extend perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly to the first portion 1358.
- the second portion 1360 may extend from the end of the first portion 1358.
- the channel 1326 of the fifteenth embodiment may be used with any fence post cross-section, whether described herein or not
- FIG. 21 there is shown a channel 1426 of a sixteenth embodiment of a fence post 1410.
- the channel 1426 of the sixteenth embodiment is similarto that of the fifteenth embodiment, except that the first and second portions 1458, 1460 of each return 1432 are curved. In particular, the entirety of each return 1432 is curved.
- the channel 1426 of the sixteenth embodiment may be used with any fence post cross-section, whether described herein or not.
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Abstract
L'invention concerne un poteau de clôture destiné à retenir un fil pour former une clôture en fil métallique. Le poteau de clôture comprend un corps de poteau de clôture allongé (12) ayant une partie pouvant être intégrée au sol. Une pluralité de canaux (26) s'étendent dans le corps de poteau de clôture (12). Les canaux (26) sont ouverts de manière contiguë dans trois directions de sorte qu'un élément allongé flexible puisse être reçu dans le canal (26) et être extensible à travers le corps de poteau de clôture (12).
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