U.S. patent application number 12/044452 was filed with the patent office on 2008-09-11 for secure wall fencing structure.
Invention is credited to John C. Dolan.
Application Number | 20080217596 12/044452 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 39740727 |
Filed Date | 2008-09-11 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080217596 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Dolan; John C. |
September 11, 2008 |
SECURE WALL FENCING STRUCTURE
Abstract
A modular fencing structure which comprises a plurality of
spaced-apart, vertical support posts, which are secured in the
ground by burying them a predetermined depth, optionally in
concrete or the like. A plurality of horizontal support rails are
fastened to the posts, interconnecting them and providing an
attachment point for mounting the security panels. The security
panels are manufactured from galvanized steel, are ribbed to
provide maximum integrity, and are fastened to the horizontal
support rails by means of one-way, tech-screw security fasteners or
welding. Additional security measures, such as barbed wire or razor
ribbon, are easily attachable to the top of the posts for
applications where ultimate security is desired.
Inventors: |
Dolan; John C.; (Milford,
MI) |
Correspondence
Address: |
HARNESS, DICKEY & PIERCE, P.L.C.
P.O. BOX 828
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
MI
48303
US
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Family ID: |
39740727 |
Appl. No.: |
12/044452 |
Filed: |
March 7, 2008 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60906243 |
Mar 9, 2007 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
256/1 ; 256/2;
256/21 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E04H 17/16 20130101;
E04H 17/003 20130101; E04H 17/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
256/1 ; 256/2;
256/21 |
International
Class: |
E04H 17/14 20060101
E04H017/14; E04H 17/20 20060101 E04H017/20; E04H 17/16 20060101
E04H017/16 |
Claims
1. A system for installing a fence structure, said system
comprising: installing a plurality of vertical support posts to a
predetermined height, said vertical support posts manufactured from
galvanized steel and comprise a sealed top end cap; attaching at
least two parallel, horizontal support rails between and
perpendicular to at least two of said plurality of vertical support
posts, said support rails manufactured from galvanized steel,
spanning the vertical support posts, wherein attachment means
comprises utilizing one-way, tech screw security fasteners;
attaching a plurality of one galvanized steel panel to said at
least two parallel, horizontal support rails, said panels being
ribbed and being interconnected and attached to said horizontal
support rails by means of one-way, tech screw security
fasteners.
2. The system for installing a fence structure of claim 1, wherein
said vertical support posts are manufactured from square
tubing.
3. The system for installing a fence structure of claim 1, wherein
said vertical support posts are manufactured from round tubing.
4. The system for installing a fence structure of claim 1, wherein
said horizontal support rails are manufactured from square
tubing.
5. The system for installing a fence structure of claim 1, wherein
said horizontal support rails are manufactured from round
tubing.
6. The system for installing a fence structure of claim 1, wherein
said horizontal support rails are manufactured from round
tubing.
7. The system for installing a fence structure of claim 1, wherein
said sealed top end cap comprises a barbed wire support means,
supporting barbed wire between said plurality of vertical support
posts.
8. The system for installing a fence structure of claim 1, wherein
said sealed top end cap comprises a razor ribbon support means,
supporting razor ribbon between said plurality of vertical support
posts.
9. The system for installing a fence structure of claim 1, wherein
said sealed top end cap comprises a Constantine wire support means,
supporting Constantine wire between said plurality of vertical
supports posts.
10. The system for installing a fence structure of claim 1, further
comprising an integrated electrical system for providing at least
one of the following: security lighting, alarm systems, and motion
sensors.
11. A system for installing a fence structure, said system
comprising: installing a plurality of vertical support posts to a
predetermined height, said vertical support posts manufactured from
galvanized steel and comprise a sealed top end cap; attaching at
least two parallel, horizontal support rails between and
perpendicular to at least two of said plurality of vertical support
posts, said support rails manufactured from galvanized steel,
spanning the vertical support posts, wherein attachment means
comprises welding: attaching a plurality of one galvanized steel
panel to said at least two parallel, horizontal support rails, said
panels being ribbed and being interconnected and attached to said
horizontal support rails by means of welding.
12. The system for installing a fence structure of claim 11,
wherein said vertical support posts are manufactured from square
tubing.
13. The system for installing a fence structure of claim 11,
wherein said vertical support posts are manufactured from round
tubing.
14. The system for installing a fence structure of claim 11,
wherein said horizontal support rails are manufactured from square
tubing.
15. The system for installing a fence structure of claim 11;
wherein said horizontal support rails are manufactured from round
tubing.
16. The system for installing a fence structure of claim 11,
wherein said horizontal support rails are manufactured from round
tubing.
17. The system for installing a fence structure of claim 11,
wherein said sealed top end cap comprises a barbed wire support
means, supporting barbed wire between said plurality of vertical
support posts.
18. The system for installing a fence structure of claim 11,
wherein said sealed top end cap comprises a razor ribbon support
means, supporting razor ribbon between said plurality of vertical
support posts.
19. The system for installing a fence structure of claim 11,
wherein said sealed top end cap comprises a Constantine wire
support means, supporting Constantine wire between said plurality
of vertical support posts.
20. The system for installing a fence structure of claim 11,
further comprising an integrated electrical system for providing at
least one of the following: security lighting, alarm systems, and
motion sensors.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Application No. 60/906,243, filed on Mar. 9, 2007. The disclosure
of the above application is incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD
[0002] The present disclosure relates to structural fences. More
particularly, this invention relates to a structural fence which is
resistant to tampering and is simple to manufacture, assemble, and
install.
BACKGROUND
[0003] The statements in this section merely provide background
information related to the present disclosure and may not
constitute prior art.
[0004] High-security fences are used extensively around confinement
areas, prisons, storage yards, and the like. Such fences also are
frequently provided to exclude persons from areas for both the
protection of the person, as at construction sites, and for
protection of the site itself, as at industrial sites, secret
installations, and even homes or residential areas.
[0005] Typically, high-security fence consists of multiple vertical
posts projecting upward from a stable support base, such as the
ground. The posts support paneling or partitions, which in the most
common form consist of a continuous length of wire mesh. Such basic
fences, while providing a barrier against any casual desire to move
from one side of the fence to the other, often are time-consuming
to manufacture and install. More so, they are often easily tampered
with, allowing practically any determined person with ordinary
tools to be able to gain access to the restricted area contained
within the fence.
[0006] In attempts to enhance the effectiveness of such fences,
angled extensions of barbed wire are mounted to the upper ends of
the posts to extend upwardly and inwardly toward one side of the
fence. Such extensions are normally relatively short and permit
access by a person having both a handhold and a foothold on the
vertical fence itself. As such, the portion of the barrier which
provides the maximum effectiveness, when considering a person of
reasonable agility, is at the extreme top of the fence.
[0007] An improved high-security fence is disclosed in U.S. Pat.
No. 4,673,166. The fence disclosed therein includes fence posts
that angle inwardly toward the side of the fence to which a person
is to be confined. The inward angling of the fence posts and
retained wire mesh are affected by utilizing fence posts anchored
to project vertically upwardly from the ground to a predetermined
height from which they arcuately arch upwardly and laterally from
the vertically positioned and anchored lower end portion. Because
of the simple nature of the mesh wire, this type of fence does not
provide the necessary security and/or privacy as would a paneled
fence.
[0008] The object of this invention, therefore, is to provide an
improved high-security fence which entails simplified, relatively
low-cost assembly, which is neither easily penetrable nor easy to
disassemble or dismantle.
SUMMARY
[0009] A further object of the present invention is to provide a
secure wall fencing structure which is easily manufactured and
cannot be disassembled easily to gain unauthorized entry.
[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide a
secure wall fencing structure which can easily incorporate further
security measures such as barbed wire or razor ribbon.
[0011] Another object of the present invention is to provide a
secure wall fencing structure which can be built constructed in a
variety of heights, depending on the individual application.
[0012] Another object of the present invention is to provide a
secure wall fencing structure which can be retrofitted to existing
fencing structures and gates.
[0013] These and other objects will become apparent in the
following description and drawings disclosing a modular fencing
structure which comprises a plurality of spaced apart, vertical
support posts which are secured in the ground by burying them a
predetermined depth, optionally in concrete or the like. A
plurality of horizontal support rails are fastened to the posts,
interconnecting them and providing an attachment point for mounting
the security panels. The security panels are manufactured from
galvanized steel and are ribbed to provide maximum integrity and
are fastened to the horizontal support rails by means of one-way,
tech-screw security fasteners or welding. Additional security
measures, such as barbed wire or razor ribbon, are easily
attachable to the top of the posts for applications where ultimate
security is desired.
[0014] Further areas of applicability will become apparent from the
description provided herein. It should be understood that the
description and specific examples are intended for purposes of
illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the
present disclosure.
DRAWINGS
[0015] The drawings described herein are for illustration purposes
only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present
disclosure in any way.
[0016] FIG. 1 is a perspective inner-side view of the preferred
embodiment of the secure wall fencing structure;
[0017] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the various elements
comprising the secure wall fence structure prior to assembly;
[0018] FIG. 3 is a partial, cross-sectional view taken along line 3
of FIG. 1;
[0019] FIG. 4 is a detailed, partial-perspective view of the
circled area labeled 4 of FIG. 1, showing the interface between the
support posts, horizontal rails, and security panels;
[0020] FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view of a further embodiment
of the support posts, implementing additional security means such
as barbed wire; and
[0021] FIG. 6 is a perspective inner-side view of a further
embodiment of the secure wall fencing structure further
implementing an electrical box mounted in the inner side, providing
electricity for lighting, alarms systems, etc.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The following description is merely exemplary in nature and
is not intended to limit the present disclosure, application, or
uses. It should be understood that, throughout the drawings,
corresponding reference numerals indicate like or corresponding
parts and features.
[0023] Referring now to the figures, in particular FIGS. 1 and 2,
the preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown,
disclosing a secure wall fencing structure 10, comprising a
plurality of vertical support posts 17, which are manufactured from
square or rounded galvanized steel to a given length. Any size post
is intended to be within the scope of the invention, but preferably
they are manufactured of 3'', 31/2'', 4'', or 65/8'' diameter
steel. The top of the post is sealed off from dirt, debris, and
moisture which may jeopardize the integrity of the structure by an
end cap 18.
[0024] A series of horizontal support rails 14, 15, and 16 are
attached perpendicular to the vertical posts 17 interconnecting
them. These support rails 14, 15, and 16 again are manufactured
from square or rounded galvanized steel to a given length, spanning
the vertical support posts. Any diameter rail is also intended to
be within the scope of the invention, but preferably they are
manufactured of 11/4'', 11/2'', 13/4'', or 2'' square tubing or,
alternatively, 13/8'' 15/8'', or 17/8'' diameter round steel
tubing. These horizontal support rails 14, 15, 16 are attached to
the vertical support posts either by one-way, tech-screw security
fasteners or by welding, depending on the application.
[0025] Attaching to the horizontal support rails 14, 15, and 16 are
the galvanized steel panels 12. These panels are ribbed in 2'',
4'', or 6'' intervals to increase the integrity and rigidity of the
panels and span a length of 38-96'' wide, depending on the
application and spacing of the vertical support posts 17. The seams
between adjacent panels 12 can be attached through either the
fasteners mentioned above or by welded beads.
[0026] Referring now to FIGS. 3 and 4, a more detailed illustration
of the individual elements that comprise the fence and how they are
interconnected is shown. In this particular embodiment, the panels
12 are affixed to the horizontal support rail 14 by a weld 20,
providing the maximum strength to the assembled fence.
[0027] Additional security can easily be retrofitted to the fence
assembly 10, as shown in FIG. 5, by replacing the top cap 18, which
sits atop the posts 17, with optional cap 22, which comprises a
barbed wire support means atop the post, spanning along the length
of the fence assembly 10. The cap 22 comprises a pair of opposing,
inclined bars 26 which cradle coiled barbed wire 24 therebetween
and/or linear barbed wire strands 28 which run parallel to the
fence assembly. Any other type of deterrent may be implemented, as
well, including razor ribbon or Constantine wire.
[0028] Additional features are easily attachable to the security
fence, such as electrical systems as seen in FIG. 6. Electrical
boxes 30 and conduit can easily be attached to the support rails 14
or posts 17 by simple means and can provide the power for security
lighting, alarm systems, motion sensors, and the like.
[0029] The secure wall fencing structure 10 can be assembled as
either a stand-alone application or can be retrofitted to a
previously existing fence structure. This provides solutions to
existing fence structures which may have gaps, holes, or
passageways, as well as preventing intrusion by climbing over the
fence. Additionally, the secure wall can be retrofitted and sized
to fit any size gate within an existing fence.
[0030] In a further embodiment, the secure wall fencing structure
10 may be manufactured to include an outwardly angled portion of
the fence along the top of the vertical fence integrated therein.
The angled portion may be integrated into the vertical support
posts at the time of manufacture or designed to be integrated into
an already existing vertical secure wall fencing structure. This
angled portion may be of any desired height and may run the entire
length of the fence. The degree of incline of this top portion may
vary, but preferably is approximately 45 degrees, thereby adding a
further measure of security by preventing the wall from being
scaled.
[0031] The description of the invention is merely exemplary in
nature and, thus, variations that do not depart from the gist of
the invention are intended to be within the scope of the invention.
Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the
spirit and scope of the invention.
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