CA2201181A1 - Fence - Google Patents
FenceInfo
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- CA2201181A1 CA2201181A1 CA002201181A CA2201181A CA2201181A1 CA 2201181 A1 CA2201181 A1 CA 2201181A1 CA 002201181 A CA002201181 A CA 002201181A CA 2201181 A CA2201181 A CA 2201181A CA 2201181 A1 CA2201181 A1 CA 2201181A1
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- Prior art keywords
- horizontal
- rail
- coupling hole
- pickets
- hole
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- 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
- E04H17/14—Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts
- E04H17/1413—Post-and-rail fences, e.g. without vertical cross-members
- E04H17/1417—Post-and-rail fences, e.g. without vertical cross-members with vertical cross-members
- E04H17/1426—Picket fences
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- Fencing (AREA)
Abstract
A fence including a horizontal top rail, a horizontal bottom rail, and a plurality of pickets connected between the horizontal top rail and the horizontal bottom rail, each picket having a top coupling hole which receives the horizontal top rail, a bottom coupling hole which receives the horizontal bottom rail, a first screw hole perpendicularly disposed in communication with the top coupling hole, a first tightening up screw threaded into the first screw hole to hold down the horizontal top rail in the top coupling hole, a second screw hole perpendicularly disposed in communication with the bottom coupling hole, and a second tightening up screw threaded into the second screw hole to hold down the horizontal bottom rail in the bottom coupling hole.
Description
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FENCE
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a fence, and more particularly to such a fence which is comprised of two horizontal 5 rails joined by a plurality of pickets.
A regular wrought-iron fence is generally comprised of two horizontal rails fixedly connected between two end posts at different elevations, and a plurality of pickets connected between the horizontal rails. The pickets are fastened to the horizontal 10 rails by welding or screws. During the installation of the pickets, it is difficult to keep every picket in position. When the pickets are installed, they may be not accurately fixed in place.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention has been accomplished to provide a 15 fence which eliminates the aforesaid problem. According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the fence comprises a horizontal top rail, a horizontal bottom rail, and a plurality of pickets connected between the horizontal top rail and the horizontal bottom rail, each picket having a top coupling hole 20 which receives the horizontal top rail, a bottom coupling hole which receives the horizontal bottom rail, a first screw hole perpendicularly disposed in communication with the top coupling hole, a first tightening up screw threaded into the i~r~tQslr~8 lole to hold down the horizontal top rail in the top coupling hole, a second screw hole perpendicularly disposed in communication with the bottom coupling hole, and a second tightening up screw threaded into the second screw hole to hold down the horizontal bottom rail in the bottom coupling hole. Because the horizontal top rai~ and the horizontal bottom rail are respectively inserted through the top coupling hole and bottom coupling hole of each picket, the pickets can be accurately set in position. When the horizontal top rail and the horizontal bottom rail are respectively inserted through the top coupling hole and bottom coupling hole of each picket, the pickets can be moved horizontally along the horizontal top rail and horizontal bottom rail and adjusted subject to the desired pitch.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a part of fence according to the present invention, showing the horizontal top rail and the horizontal bottom rail respectively inserted through the top coupling hole and bottom coupling hole of the picket;
Fig. 2 is a longitudinal view in section of a picket according to the present invention;
Fig. 3 is an applied view of the present invention, showing '20 ~
the horizontal top rail and the horizontal bottom rail respectively connected between two end posts; and Fig. 4 is another applied view of the present invention, showing the horizontal top rail and the horizontal bottom rail 5 respectively connected between two concrete columns.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
~-Referring to Figures 1 and 2, a picket 1 shown is cast from iron, aluminum alloy or suitable metal material, having a top coupling hole 101 and a bottom coupling hole 102 at top and 10 bottom ends thereof adapted to receive a horizontal top rail 2a and a horizontal bottom rail 2b respectively, a first screw hole 3a perpendicularly disposed in communication with the top coupling hole 101, and a second screw hole 3b perpendicularly disposed in communication with the bottom coupling hole 102. When the 15 horizontal top rail 2a and the horizontal bottom rail 2b are respectively inserted through the top coupling hole 101 and bottom coupling hole 102 of the picket 1, two tightening up screws 4a;4b are respectively threaded into the first screw hole 3a and second screw hole 3b of the picket 1 to fix the picket 1 and the rails 2a;2b 20 together. The picket 1 may be decorated with a torsade, a spike, etc.
Referring to ~igures 3 and 4, and Figure 1 again, when a 220~
plurality of pickets 1 are respectively fastened to the horizontal top rail 2a and the horizontal bottom rail 2b and fixed in place by respective tightening up screws 4a;4b, the horizontal top rail 2a and the horizontal bottom rail 2b are fixedly connected between 5 two end posts 5a;5b (see Figure 3) or reinforced concrete columns 5'a; 5'b (see Figure 4), and therefore a fence is set up. When installe~l, the pickets are spaced from one another at a pitch approximately equal to their width.
The horizontal top rail 2a and the horizontal bottom rail 2b 10 preferably have equally spaced raised portions for quick positioning of the pickets 1. Further, the horizontal top rail 2a, the horizontal bottom rail 2b and the pickets 1 can be cast from same metal material so that they can be fixedly fastened together by welding.
It is to be understood that the drawings are designed for purposes of illustration only, and are not intended as a definition of the limits and scope of the invention disclosed.
FENCE
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a fence, and more particularly to such a fence which is comprised of two horizontal 5 rails joined by a plurality of pickets.
A regular wrought-iron fence is generally comprised of two horizontal rails fixedly connected between two end posts at different elevations, and a plurality of pickets connected between the horizontal rails. The pickets are fastened to the horizontal 10 rails by welding or screws. During the installation of the pickets, it is difficult to keep every picket in position. When the pickets are installed, they may be not accurately fixed in place.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention has been accomplished to provide a 15 fence which eliminates the aforesaid problem. According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the fence comprises a horizontal top rail, a horizontal bottom rail, and a plurality of pickets connected between the horizontal top rail and the horizontal bottom rail, each picket having a top coupling hole 20 which receives the horizontal top rail, a bottom coupling hole which receives the horizontal bottom rail, a first screw hole perpendicularly disposed in communication with the top coupling hole, a first tightening up screw threaded into the i~r~tQslr~8 lole to hold down the horizontal top rail in the top coupling hole, a second screw hole perpendicularly disposed in communication with the bottom coupling hole, and a second tightening up screw threaded into the second screw hole to hold down the horizontal bottom rail in the bottom coupling hole. Because the horizontal top rai~ and the horizontal bottom rail are respectively inserted through the top coupling hole and bottom coupling hole of each picket, the pickets can be accurately set in position. When the horizontal top rail and the horizontal bottom rail are respectively inserted through the top coupling hole and bottom coupling hole of each picket, the pickets can be moved horizontally along the horizontal top rail and horizontal bottom rail and adjusted subject to the desired pitch.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a part of fence according to the present invention, showing the horizontal top rail and the horizontal bottom rail respectively inserted through the top coupling hole and bottom coupling hole of the picket;
Fig. 2 is a longitudinal view in section of a picket according to the present invention;
Fig. 3 is an applied view of the present invention, showing '20 ~
the horizontal top rail and the horizontal bottom rail respectively connected between two end posts; and Fig. 4 is another applied view of the present invention, showing the horizontal top rail and the horizontal bottom rail 5 respectively connected between two concrete columns.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
~-Referring to Figures 1 and 2, a picket 1 shown is cast from iron, aluminum alloy or suitable metal material, having a top coupling hole 101 and a bottom coupling hole 102 at top and 10 bottom ends thereof adapted to receive a horizontal top rail 2a and a horizontal bottom rail 2b respectively, a first screw hole 3a perpendicularly disposed in communication with the top coupling hole 101, and a second screw hole 3b perpendicularly disposed in communication with the bottom coupling hole 102. When the 15 horizontal top rail 2a and the horizontal bottom rail 2b are respectively inserted through the top coupling hole 101 and bottom coupling hole 102 of the picket 1, two tightening up screws 4a;4b are respectively threaded into the first screw hole 3a and second screw hole 3b of the picket 1 to fix the picket 1 and the rails 2a;2b 20 together. The picket 1 may be decorated with a torsade, a spike, etc.
Referring to ~igures 3 and 4, and Figure 1 again, when a 220~
plurality of pickets 1 are respectively fastened to the horizontal top rail 2a and the horizontal bottom rail 2b and fixed in place by respective tightening up screws 4a;4b, the horizontal top rail 2a and the horizontal bottom rail 2b are fixedly connected between 5 two end posts 5a;5b (see Figure 3) or reinforced concrete columns 5'a; 5'b (see Figure 4), and therefore a fence is set up. When installe~l, the pickets are spaced from one another at a pitch approximately equal to their width.
The horizontal top rail 2a and the horizontal bottom rail 2b 10 preferably have equally spaced raised portions for quick positioning of the pickets 1. Further, the horizontal top rail 2a, the horizontal bottom rail 2b and the pickets 1 can be cast from same metal material so that they can be fixedly fastened together by welding.
It is to be understood that the drawings are designed for purposes of illustration only, and are not intended as a definition of the limits and scope of the invention disclosed.
Claims (4)
1. A fence comprising a horizontal top rail, a horizontal bottom rail, and a plurality of pickets connected between said horizontal top rail and said horizontal bottom rail, wherein each of said picket comprises a top coupling hole and a bottom coupling hole at top and bottom ends thereof which receive said horizontal top rail and said horizontal bottom rail respectively, a first screw hole perpendicularly disposed in communication with the top coupling hole, a first tightening up screw threaded into said first screw hole to hold down said horizontal top rail in said top coupling hole, a second screw hole perpendicularly disposed in communication with said bottom coupling hole, and a second tightening up screw threaded into said second screw hole to hold down said horizontal bottom rail in said bottom coupling hole.
2. The fence of claim 1 wherein said horizontal top rail and said horizontal bottom rail are respectively welded to said top coupling hole and said bottom coupling hole by spot welding.
3. The fence of claim 1 wherein said pickets are spaced from one another at a pitch approximately equal to the width of said pickets.
4. The fence of claim 3 wherein said horizontal top rail and said horizontal bottom rail have each a plurality of raised portions equally spaced from one another at a pitch equal to the pitch of said pickets.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002201181A CA2201181A1 (en) | 1997-03-27 | 1997-03-27 | Fence |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002201181A CA2201181A1 (en) | 1997-03-27 | 1997-03-27 | Fence |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2201181A1 true CA2201181A1 (en) | 1998-09-27 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002201181A Abandoned CA2201181A1 (en) | 1997-03-27 | 1997-03-27 | Fence |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| CA (1) | CA2201181A1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN113027226A (en) * | 2021-02-05 | 2021-06-25 | 温州中岩基础工程有限公司 | Road pit protection device |
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1997
- 1997-03-27 CA CA002201181A patent/CA2201181A1/en not_active Abandoned
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN113027226A (en) * | 2021-02-05 | 2021-06-25 | 温州中岩基础工程有限公司 | Road pit protection device |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZDE | Discontinued |