AU2021107443A4 - Frameless Glass Fencing Assembly - Google Patents
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- E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
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Abstract
FRAMELESS GLASS FENCING ASSEMBLY
ABSTRACT
There is disclosed a frameless glass fencing assembly (9) for a frameless glass fencing installation.
The frameless glass fencing assembly (9) includes (i) a frameless glass fencing component (10)
produced from an engineering plastic, and (ii) a cover (11) operatively adapted to cover the
frameless glass fencing component (10).
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[0001] The invention relates to a frameless glass fencing assembly, in particular but not exclusively, a frameless glass fencing assembly for use in installing a frameless glass fence for a swimming pool, balcony, decking or patio.
[0002] Swimming pool barriers are designed such that young children are unable to climb over them and most countries have strict laws governing what constitutes an acceptable pool barrier. In Australia, for example, all swimming pool barrier fencing must comply with the Australian Standard for Swimming Pool Fencing (AS1926). Some of the stipulations in that standard require that pool fencing be at least 1,200mm high and that gates be built in such a way that they swing away from the pool and have a child safety lock.
[0003] It has become fashionable to provide swimming pool barriers and balcony balustrades in the form of frameless glass fences. Not only is glass durable to the moist environment of a swimming pool, it also provides an aesthetic appealing appearance which is in vogue in contemporary architectural design. A typical frameless glass fence for a pool includes a plurality of individual tempered glass panels which are supported by spaced apart mini-posts, referred to as spigots. Typically, two spigots are evenly spaced across the bottom edge of the glass panel and will clamp onto the panel and support it. Frameless glass fencing spigots must not only be strong to support a glass panel, they must preferably also be corrosion resistant and have favourable aesthetic features. For this reason conventional spigots are produced from anodized aluminium or polished stainless steel.
[0004] Frameless glass fencing for balconies, commonly referred to as glass balustrades, typically comprise tempered glass balustrade panels supported by, for example, posts, spigots, standoff fixings, glass clamps or floor glazing channels. Australian Standard AS1170 requires that frameless glass fences be designed to prevent a fall from a balcony. The standard further specifies that (i) the height of the glass fence must be at least 1000mm when measured from the finished balcony floor level to the top of the balustrade, and (ii) must have a continuous interlinking handrail. Such handrail is required so as to inhibit a fall temporarily in the event of a glass panel of the glass balustrade breaking.
[0005] Drawbacks associated with current components employed in supporting glass panels in frameless glass fencing installations include that when they are not maintained or looked after for prolonged periods of time they tend to stain or corrode. Another drawback associated with metallic frameless glass fencing components relate to the electric shock danger they pose and that measures are to be taken to prevent injury inflicted due to electric shock.
[0006] It is an object of the present invention to provide an alternative frameless glass fencing assembly for use in frameless glass fencing installations which addresses or at least ameliorates the above drawbacks.
[0007] According to a first aspect of the present invention there is disclosed herein a frameless glass fencing assembly for a frameless glass fencing installation, the frameless glass fencing assembly including (i) a frameless glass fencing component produced from an engineering plastic, and (ii) a cover operatively adapted to cover the frameless glass fencing component.
[0008] In a second aspect there is disclosed herein a frameless glass fencing installation including at least one glass panel and a frameless glass fencing assembly attached to the glass panel, the frameless glass fencing assembly including (i) a frameless glass fencing component produced from an engineering plastic, and (ii) a cover operatively adapted to cover the frameless glass fencing component.
[0009] In a third aspect there is provided a method of installing a frameless glass fence, the method including the step of providing a frameless glass fencing assembly, the frameless glass fencing assembly including (i) a frameless glass fencing component produced from an engineering plastic, and (ii) a cover operatively adapted to cover the frameless glass fencing component.
[0010] Preferably the engineering plastic includes abase material.
[0011] Preferably the engineering plastic includes a base material and a reinforcing filler.
[0012] Preferably the reinforcing filler includes glass fibre.
[0013] Preferably the reinforcing filler includes carbon fibre.
[0014] Preferably the engineering plastic is a polyarylamide.
[0015] Preferably the polyarylamide includes glass fibre reinforcement wherein the concentration of the glass fibre reinforcement is between 50% to 60% by volume.
[0016] Preferably the engineering plastic is an epoxy vinyl ester resin.
[0017] Preferably the epoxy vinyl ester resin includes glass fibre reinforcement wherein the concentration of the glass fibre reinforcement is between 50% to 70% by volume.
[0018] Preferably the base material includes apolyamide.
[0019] Preferably the polyamide includes nylon.
[0020] Preferably the polyamide includes Zytel@.
[0021] Preferably the base material includes polyphenylene sulphide (PPS).
[0022] Preferably the base material includes styrene.
[0023] Preferably the frameless glass fencing component is a frameless glass fencing spigot.
[0024] Preferably the frameless glass fencing component is a frameless glass fencing latch.
[0025] Preferably the frameless glass fencing component is a frameless glass fencing standoff.
[0026] Preferably the frameless glass fencing component is a frameless glass fencing support clamp.
[0027] Preferably the frameless glass fencing component is a frameless glass fencing hinge.
[0028] Preferably the frameless glass fencing component is a frameless glass fencing rail connector.
[0029] Preferably the frameless glass fencing component is a frameless glass fencing clamp.
[0030] Preferably the frameless glass fencing component is a standoff face mounted fixing.
[0031] Preferably the frameless glass fencing component is atop rail for a glass balustrade.
[0032] Preferably the frameless glass fencing component is a frameless glass fencing floor glazing channel.
[0033] Preferably the frameless glass fencing component is a frameless glass fencing post.
[0034] According to another aspect of the present invention there is disclosed herein a frameless glass fencing assembly for a frameless glass fencing installation, the frameless glass fencing assembly including (a) a frameless glass fencing component which (i) is produced from an engineering plastic, and (ii) has a rigid reinforcing member embedded within the engineering plastic, and (b) a cover operatively adapted to cover the frameless glass fencing component.
[0035] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described hereinafter, by way of examples only, with reference to the accompany drawings, wherein:
[0036] Figure 1 is a schematic side view of a first embodiment frameless glass fencing assembly including a frameless glass fencing spigot;
[0037] Figure 2 is a schematic end view of the frameless glass fencing assembly of Figure 1; and
[0038] Figure 3 is a schematic side view of a second embodiment frameless glass fencing assembly including a frameless glass fencing standoff.
[0039] Conventional frameless glass fencing components are produced from stainless steel or anodised aluminium. Drawbacks of employing such materials include relative high weight and costs. Further drawbacks associated with stainless steel products include that they tend to stain and corrode over a short or prolonged period of time. Preferred embodiments of the present invention address those problems by doing away with stainless steel / aluminium and providing frameless glass fencing components produced from an engineering plastic. Engineering plastics are plastic materials that are used in applications generally requiring higher performance in the areas of mechanical properties, heat resistance, chemical resistance, impact and fire retardancy. Also, as plastic generally does not conduct electricity, this feature will provide enhanced safety in a moist environment, such as a swimming pool. In particular the preferred engineering plastic will meet the requirements of AS3000:2007 for earth bonding where frameless glass fencing spigots are within 1.25m of a pool of water.
[0040] To provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance the engineering plastic may include an outer coating having a stainless steel appearance. Such coating may be available in a range of colours. Typically, coatings can be applied after surface activation of the engineering plastic product by either plasma, chemical-based materials or spray coatings. Final coatings can then be applied by electroplating, plasma surface coating, powder-coating, PVD coating or spray coating.
[0041] A typical embodiment engineering plastic includes a base material having a filler to provide added strength / reinforcing. In an embodiment frameless glass fencing component the filler includes glass fibre. In another embodiment frameless glass fencing component the filler includes carbon fibre.
[0042] In an embodiment frameless glass fencing component the base material includes a polyamide. Typical examples of polyamide which could be employed include nylon or polyamide sold under the trade mark Zytel@.
[0043] In an alternative embodiment the base material of the engineering plastic includes polyphenylene sulfide (PPS). In yet a further alternative the base material of the engineering plastic includes styrene.
[0044] Figures 1 and 2 show afirst embodiment frameless glass fencing assembly 9 including a frameless glass fencing spigot generally indicated with the reference numeral 10 and a cover 11 attached to the frameless glass fencing spigot 10. The spigot 10 includes a post portion 12 and an attachment formation 14, the attachment formation here including a shaft 17 having a threaded portion 19. The post portion 12 and attachment formation 14 are of unitary construction and are produced from an engineering plastic. In this embodiment the engineering plastic is polyarylamide with a 50-60% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration. This engineering plastic is a light weight, non-corroding and non-conductive alternative to stainless steel and aluminium. In this embodiment the engineering plastic has an outer coating to provide the appearance of a stainless steel or coloured finish.
[0045] The post portion 12 includes two arms 13.1, 13.2 which define a slot 18 for receiving an end portion of a non-illustrated tempered glass panel when constructing a non-illustrated frameless glass fence. The slot 18 includes a non-illustrated polymer packer to protect the glass panel. Typically, the glass panel is secured within the slot 18 with non-illustrated grub screws passing through transverse holes 22 in the post portion 12. In effect a frameless glass fence is constructed in a conventional manner, but with the stainless steel / aluminium spigots replaced with spigots produced from the engineering plastic.
[0046] The cover 11 includes two coloured mirror image cover members 15.1, 15.2 which are operatively adapted to be clipped, in this embodiment via non-illustrated complemental male and female clipping formations. The cover members 15.1, 15.2 protect the frameless glass fencing spigot 10 against damage while also providing the spigot 10 with an aesthetically pleasing appearance. It will be appreciated that the cover members 15.1, 15.2 could be provided in a range of different colours suitable for a particular application.
[0047] In an alternative embodiment the engineering plastic is provided in the form of an epoxy vinyl ester resin with a 50-70% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration. This material is resistant to water and other chemicals and has a high strength and other favourable mechanical properties.
[0048] In a non-illustrated embodiment there is provided a frameless glass fencing latch wherein the latch is produced from an engineering plastic. Typically, the engineering plastic is (i) a polyarylamide with a 50-60% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration, or (ii) an epoxy vinyl ester resin with a 50-70% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration. In this embodiment a cover is provided which is adapted to attached to the frameless glass fencing latch.
[0049] In a non-illustrated embodiment there is provided a frameless glass fencing standoff wherein the standoff is produced from an engineering plastic. Typically, the engineering plastic is (i) polyarylamide with a 50-60% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration, or (ii) an epoxy vinyl ester resin with a 50-70% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration.
[0050] In a non-illustrated embodiment there is provided a frameless glass fencing support clamp wherein the clamp is produced from an engineering plastic. Typically, the engineering plastic is (i) a polyarylamide with a 50-60% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration, or (ii) an epoxy vinyl ester resin with a 50-70% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration.
[0051] In a non-illustrated embodiment there is provided a frameless glass fencing hinge wherein the hinge is produced from an engineering plastic. Typically, the engineering plastic is (i) a polyarylamide with a 50-60% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration, or (ii) an epoxy vinyl ester resin with a 50-70% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration.
[0052] Ina non-illustrated embodiment there is provided a frameless glass fencing rail connector wherein the rail connector is produced from an engineering plastic. Typically, the engineering plastic is (i) a polyarylamide with a 50-60% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration, or (ii) an epoxy vinyl ester resin with a 50-70% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration.
[0053] In a non-illustrated embodiment there is provided a frameless glass fencing clamp wherein the clamp is produced from an engineering plastic. The engineering plastic is (i) a polyarylamide with a 50-60% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration, or (ii) an epoxy vinyl ester resin with a 50-70% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration.
[0054] In a non-illustrated embodiment there is provided a frameless glass fencing standoff face mounted fixing wherein the fixing is produced from an engineering plastic. Typically, the standoff face mounted fixing is a frameless glass fencing standoff face mounted fixing produced from (i) a polyarylamide with a 50-60% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration, or (ii) an epoxy vinyl ester resin with a 50-70% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration.
[0055] It will be appreciated that the invention is not limited to glass barriers for pools, but could be employed in various frameless glass fencing installations such as glass balustrades on apartment balconies or glass balustrades in residential dwellings.
[0056] In a further non-illustrated embodiment there is provided glass balustrade top rail, wherein the glass balustrade top rail is produced from an engineering plastic. The engineering plastic typically is (i) a polyarylamide with a 50-60% by volume glass fibre reinforcement, or (ii) an epoxy vinyl ester resin with a 50-70% by volume glass fibre reinforcement.
[0057] Ina non-illustrated embodiment there is provided a method of installing a frameless glass fence. The method includes the step of providing a frameless glass fencing assembly including (i) a frameless glass fencing component wherein the component is produced from an engineering plastic and (ii) has cover operatively adapted to be attached to the frameless glass fencing component. Typically, the engineering plastic is (i) a polyarylamide with a 50-60% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration, or (ii) an epoxy vinyl ester resin with a 50-70% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration.
[0058] Ina non-illustrated embodiment there is provided a frameless glass fencing post wherein the post is produced from an engineering plastic. Specifically, the post is a glass balustrade post produced from (i) a polyarylamide with a 50-60% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration, or (ii) an epoxy vinyl ester resin with a 50-70% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration.
[0059] In a non-illustrated embodiment there is provided a frameless glass fencing floor glazing channel wherein the floor glazing panel is produced from an engineering plastic. Specifically, the floor glazing channel is produced from (i) a polyarylamide with a 50-60% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration, or (ii) an epoxy vinyl ester resin with a 50-70% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration.
[0060] In a non-illustrated embodiment there is provided a frameless glass fencing post wherein the post is produced from an engineering plastic. Typically, the engineering plastic is (i) polyarylamide with a 50-60% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration, or (ii) an epoxy vinyl ester resin with a 50-70% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration.
[0061] Figure 3 shows an embodiment frameless glass fencing assembly 100 including a frameless glass fencing standoff 110, for use in constructing a non-illustrated frameless glass fencing installation, and a cover 113. Persons skilled in the art will appreciate that standoffs are used to secure glass panels to structural surfaces. The frameless glass fencing standoff 110 includes a standoff body 112 and a standoff head 114 produced from a polyarylamide having a -60% by volume glass fibre reinforcement concentration. The standoff body and standoff head 112, 114 are mounted to a threaded rod 116. The threaded rod 116 is operatively secured to a structural surface. In this embodiment the threaded rod 116 is produced from steel, but it will be appreciated that it could also be produced from an engineering plastic such as a polyarylamide having glass fibre reinforcement. The cover 113 includes (i) a head cover component 118 operatively adapted to clip onto the standoff head 114 so as to cover an outer surface thereof, and (ii) a body cover component 120 operatively adapted to cover an outer surface of the standoff body 112. In this embodiment the head cover component 118 is adapted to clip onto the standoff head 114 while the body component 120 is adapted to slidably engage the standoff body 112. The head and body cover components 118, 120 could be provided in a range of colours each to provide a different aesthetic appearance while also protecting the frameless glass fencing standoff 110 against damage.
[0062] In a non-illustrated embodiment there is disclosed herein a frameless glass fencing assembly for a frameless glass fencing installation. That frameless glass fencing assembly includes a frameless glass fencing component which (i) is produced from an engineering plastic, and (ii) has a rigid reinforcing member embedded within the engineering plastic. The frameless glass fencing assembly further includes a cover operatively adapted to cover the frameless glass fencing component.
[0063] Although the invention is described above in relation to preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that it is not limited to those embodiments, but may be embodied in many other forms.
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1. A frameless glass fencing assembly for a frameless glass fencing installation, the frameless glass fencing assembly including (i) a frameless glass fencing component produced from an engineering plastic, and (ii) a cover operatively adapted to cover the frameless glass fencing component.
2. A frameless glass fencing installation including at least one glass panel and a frameless glass fencing assembly attached to the glass panel, the frameless glass fencing assembly including (i) a frameless glass fencing component produced from an engineering plastic, and (ii) a cover operatively adapted to cover the frameless glass fencing component.
3. A method of installing a frameless glass fence, the method including the step of providing a frameless glass fencing assembly, the frameless glass fencing assembly including (i) a frameless glass fencing component produced from an engineering plastic, and (ii) a cover operatively adapted to cover the frameless glass fencing component.
4. A frameless glass fencing assembly for a frameless glass fencing installation, the frameless glass fencing assembly including (a) a frameless glass fencing component which (i) is produced from an engineering plastic, and (ii) has a rigid reinforcing member embedded within the engineering plastic, and (b) a cover operatively adapted to cover the frameless glass fencing component.
5. A frameless glass fencing assembly according to claim 1, wherein the engineering plastic is a polyarylamide.
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