U.S. patent application number 11/337958 was filed with the patent office on 2006-08-03 for pre-fabricated fencing panels.
Invention is credited to Stanley M. Paskar.
Application Number | 20060169965 11/337958 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 36755559 |
Filed Date | 2006-08-03 |
United States Patent
Application |
20060169965 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Paskar; Stanley M. |
August 3, 2006 |
Pre-fabricated fencing panels
Abstract
A fence panel, comprising, an elongated top member, an elongated
bottom member and a plurality of boards have a first end and a
second end. The first end of each of the boards being pivotally
secured to the top member and the second end of each of the boards
being pivotally secured to the bottom member. The boards are
arranged in parallel spaced relation along a length of the top
member and a length of the bottom member, thereby creating an
adjustable parallelogram structure.
Inventors: |
Paskar; Stanley M.;
(Edmonton, CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
CHRISTENSEN, O'CONNOR, JOHNSON, KINDNESS, PLLC
1420 FIFTH AVENUE
SUITE 2800
SEATTLE
WA
98101-2347
US
|
Family ID: |
36755559 |
Appl. No.: |
11/337958 |
Filed: |
January 23, 2006 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
256/60 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E04H 17/16 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
256/060 |
International
Class: |
E04H 17/14 20060101
E04H017/14 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Jan 31, 2005 |
CA |
2,493,003 |
Claims
1. A fence panel, comprising: an elongated top member; an elongated
bottom member; a plurality of boards have a first end and a second
end, the first end of each of the boards being pivotally secured to
the top member and the second end of each of the boards being
pivotally secured to the bottom member, the boards being arranged
in parallel spaced relation along a length of the top member and a
length of the bottom member, thereby creating an adjustable
parallelogram structure.
2. The fence panel as defined in claim 1, wherein the top member
has a bottom surface, a channel being positioned in the bottom
surface which extends for the length of the top member, the first
end of each of the boards being sheltered within the channel.
3. The fence panel as defined in claim 1, wherein the bottom member
has a bottom surface, a channel being positioned in the bottom
surface which extends for the length of the bottom member, the
channel being adapted to receive a ground engaging panel.
4. The fence as defined in claim 1, wherein at least one
stabilizing member is positioned perpendicular to the boards and
intermediate to the top member and the bottom member.
5. The fence as defined in claim 1, wherein means are provided for
securing fence panels in end to end fashion.
6. The fence as defined in claim 5, wherein the means for securing
the fence panels in end to end fashion are ground engaging posts
which have brackets that can be secure to a first end or a second
of each fence panel.
7. The fence as defined in claim 5, wherein the means for securing
the fence panels in end to end fashion are ground engaging posts
and fastening screws which are adapted to be inserted through one
of either a first end or a second of each fence panel and into the
ground engaging post.
8. The fence panel as defined in claim 1, wherein the first end of
each of the boards is truncated at an angle, and is pivotally
secured to the top member so as to define a horizontal pivot axis
which is positioned off center.
9. The fence panel as defined in claim 1, wherein the first end of
each of the boards is rounded, and is pivotally secured to the top
member so as to define a horizontal pivot axis which is centrally
positioned.
10. The fence panel as defined in claim 1, wherein the vertical
sides of adjacent boards overlap.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to pre-fabricated fencing
panels
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Pre-fabricated fencing panels are assembled in end to end
relation to form a fence. As the panels are pre-fabricated, the
fence panels are easy to assembly and a fence can be erected quite
quickly with minimal tools.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] What is required is prefabricated fencing panels which can
be erected over sloped or uneven surfaces.
[0004] According to the present invention there is provided a fence
panel, comprising, an elongated top member, an elongated bottom
member and a plurality of boards have a first end and a second end.
The first end of each of the boards being pivotally secured to the
top member and the second end of each of the boards being pivotally
secured to the bottom member. The boards are arranged in parallel
spaced relation along a length of the top member and a length of
the bottom member, thereby creating an adjustable parallelogram
structure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] These and other features of the invention will become more
apparent from the following description in which reference is made
to the appended drawings, the drawings are for the purpose of
illustration only and are not intended to in any way limit the
scope of the invention to the particular embodiment or embodiments
shown, wherein:
[0006] FIG. 1 is a side elevation view of a fence comprised of
pre-fabricated panels;
[0007] FIG. 2 is a side elevation view two pre-fabricated fence
panels;
[0008] FIG. 3 is a detailed perspective view of the upper rail of
the pre-fabricated fence panel;
[0009] FIG. 4 is a detailed side elevation view, in section of the
upper end of a pre-fabricated panel with the boards having angled
ends;
[0010] FIG. 5 is a perspective end view of a pre-fabricated fence
panels showing a stabilizing member;
[0011] FIG. 6 is a detailed side elevation view, in section of the
upper end of a pre-fabricated panel with board having rounded
ends;
[0012] FIG. 7 is a detailed end view of the pre-fabricated fence
panel without any stabilizing member.
[0013] FIG. 8 is a perspective end view of an alternative
pre-fabricated fence panel.
[0014] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the boards of the
alternative pre-fabricated fence panel shown in FIG. 8.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0015] The preferred embodiment, a pre-fabricated fencing generally
identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with
reference to FIGS. 1 through 7
[0016] Structure and Relationship of Parts:
[0017] Referring to FIG. 1, there is provided a fence panel 10
which has an elongated top member 12 and an elongated bottom member
14. A plurality of boards 16 are provided which have a first end 18
and a second end 20. FIG. 4, first end 18 of each of boards 16 is
pivotally secured to top member 12. Referring to FIG. 5, second end
20 of each of boards 16 is similarly pivotally secured to the
bottom member 14. Referring to FIG. 2, boards 16 are arranged in
parallel spaced relation along a length of top member 12 and a
length of the bottom member 14, thereby creating an adjustable
parallelogram structure generally referenced by numeral 21.
[0018] Referring to FIG. 4, in the illustrated embodiment, each of
first ends 18 of boards 16 is shown as being truncated at an angle,
and being pivotally secured top member 12 so as to define a
horizontal pivot axis 21 which is positioned off center. It will be
appreciated that first end 18 of boards 16 could also be other
shapes and have differing positions for pivot axis 21. Referring to
FIG. 6, by way of example, first end 18 of boards 16 could be
rounded with a centrally positioned pivot axis 21.
[0019] Referring to FIG. 5, top member 12 has a bottom surface 22
with a channel 24 positioned in bottom surface 22 which extends for
the length of top member 12. First end 18 of each of the boards 16
is sheltered within channel 24. Bottom member 14 has a bottom
surface 26, with a channel 28 positioned in bottom surface 26 which
extends for the length of bottom member 14. Channel 28 is adapted
to receive a ground engaging panel 30 as illustrated in FIG. 5.
[0020] Referring to FIG. 5, a stabilizing member 32 is positioned
perpendicular to boards 16 and intermediate to top member 12 and
the bottom member 14. Stabilizing member 32 can be woven between
boards as illustrated in FIG. 5. This provides the most stability.
Alternatively, stabilizing members 32 can be placed on either side
of boards 16 as illustrated in FIG. 7. Furthermore, it will be
appreciated that fence panels 10 can still function without
stabilizing members 32.
[0021] Referring to FIG. 1, ground engaging posts 34 are provided
for securing fence panels 10 in end to end relation to form a fence
generally referenced by numeral 36. Brackets 38 are provided for
securing fence panels 10 to ground engaging posts 34. Referring to
FIG. 6, it will be appreciated that instead of brackets 28, screws
35 could be used instead to secured panels 10 to ground engaging
posts 34.
[0022] Operation:
[0023] Referring to FIG. 1, fence panels 10 are assembled in end to
end fashion to form fence 36. Referring to FIG. 2, should the fence
panels 10 be erected over a sloped surface or on a hill, boards 16
which are pivotally secured to top member 12 can be pivoted to
allow fence 36 to slope so as to accommodate the gradient of an
underlying surface 37. This can be done by pushing top member 12 in
the desired direction. Referring to FIG. 5, if underlying surface
37 is uneven, the ground engaging panel 30 can be inserted into
channel 28 of bottom member 14, thereby closing any gaps between
bottom member 14 and underlying ground surface. Referring to FIG.
3, top member 12 has a top surface 40 which sheds waters. First end
18 of board 16 is sheltered within channel 24 so as to inhibit
water and other environment damage to boards 16. This also provides
a more aesthetic look to fence 36 if viewed from above.
[0024] Variation:
[0025] Referring to FIG. 8, boards 16 of fence panel 10 may be
arranged differently than the continuous arrangement shown in the
Figures discussed above. In this arrangement, referring to FIG. 9,
the vertical sides of boards 16 are slightly overlapped to create a
"board on board" effect for improved privacy.
[0026] In this patent document, the word "comprising" is used in
its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are
included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A
reference to an element by the indefinite article "a" does not
exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is
present, unless the context clearly requires that there be one and
only one of the elements.
[0027] It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that
modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without
departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter
defined in the claims.
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