EP0856609A1 - Improved fence - Google Patents
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
- E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
- E01F13/00—Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades ; Preventing passage of vehicles of selected category or dimensions
- E01F13/02—Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades ; Preventing passage of vehicles of selected category or dimensions free-standing; portable, e.g. for guarding open manholes ; Portable signs or signals specially adapted for fitting to portable barriers
- E01F13/022—Pedestrian barriers; Barriers for channelling or controlling crowds
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
- E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
- E01F9/00—Arrangement of road signs or traffic signals; Arrangements for enforcing caution
- E01F9/60—Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs
- E01F9/70—Storing, transporting, placing or retrieving portable devices
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- the present invention relates, as indicated by its title, to an improved fence, of the type used to form enclosures and which include at their ends means of coupling which permit an enclosure to be made by joining successive sections of fencing.
- the fences currently used for making enclosures are generally composed of a metallic frame provided to the interior with a number of vertical bars, at the lower side with T-shaped feet, and at the sides complementary means of attachment which permit them to be linked together.
- fences in general need to have some means of signalling their presence so that they can be seen easily at night or in dark places such as tunnels, which need is currently resolved using a rather impractical solution consisting in hanging lights from them on chains and with the corresponding locks to prevent them being removed.
- the improved fence object of the invention has been designed to solve the above-mentioned problems, presenting a number of constructional features directed at providing this fence with various advantages with respect to those known at present.
- the fence in question has a laminar body by way of an inverted U-shape, provided with a back ridge which runs through towards the lower zone in two diverging surfaces to form the front and rear sides of the fence; these surfaces have at the bottom some extensions onto which are fitted some feet which form supports for the fence on the ground.
- the aforesaid laminar body is made of a light material, preferably a plastic, which provides important advantages, such as elimination of rust problems, greater ease of handling due to its low weight, elastic response of the fence when submitted to moderate impact and possibility of manufacturing by injection moulding.
- the surface forming the front part which will be oriented towards the outside of the site enclosure, is substantially vertical and flat in order to prevent pedestrians, and especially blind persons, bumping into it, while the rear side, which will be orientated towards the zone containing the building work, forms an inclined surface which projects further at its lower zone, in order to increase the stability of the fence.
- the increasing separation between the front and rear sides towards the lower zone provides an additional advantage consisting in the possibility of stacking the fences, with consequent reduction of the space needed for storing and transporting them.
- Another of the features of the fence object of the invention is that the surfaces of both the front and the rear sides have a plurality of orifices by way of mesh which minimize the effects of wind on the fence and permit greater or lesser visibility through the fence as the angle of observation varies.
- the front and the rear sides finish at the bottom in some extensions onto which are mounted feet destined to make contact with the ground; said feet are made of an elastic material of greater density than the laminar body, for example rubber, in such a way that most of the weight of the fence is concentrated at its lower zone in order to increase stability.
- the feet have rounded lower ends in order to achieve better adaptation to uneven terrain.
- the means of coupling to permit linkage of the successive sections of fencing are provided on the side ends of the front part.
- the rear side of the fence is shorter than than the front side, the ends of these two sides defining imaginary planes converging towards the rear zone; this feature and the provision of the means of coupling of the fences on the ends of the front section, permit the fencing sections to be attached to each other at a small angle, without their rear sides coming into contact or getting in the way of each other.
- the fence object of the invention incorporates light means for signalling, made up of light fittings which are set into the ridge of the fence so as to be visible from the exterior, and the corresponding wiring for connecting same to the mains electricity supply or to a battery included in the fence itself; where the power supply is from a battery, the latter will be fitted inside the ridge to protect it from adverse weather conditions.
- the improved fence is made up of a laminar body 1 and some feet 2 for attachment to the lower zone of the body.
- the body 1 is preferably made of a plastic material and has a general inverted-U-shaped configuration which forms a curved ridge 1a, a front section 1b and a rear section 1c.
- the front section 1b defines a substantially vertical surface, while the rear side 1c defines an inclined surface which projects further at the lower zone.
- Both the front 1b and rear lc sections have in their surfaces a plurality of through-orifices 1d and their lower sections terminate in extensions 1e on which are mounted the corresponding support feet 2.
- the feet 2 are made of an elastic material of greater density than the laminar body 1, for example of rubber, so that they make up the greater part of the weight of the fence.
- These feet have at the top a cavity 2a into which is inserted under pressure the corresponding protrusion 1e, and at the lower part they finish in a rounded end 2b to facilitate secure settling of the fence on uneven surfaces.
- the rear side 1c is shorter than the front side 1b, with the ends of same forming two imaginary planes which converge towards the rear zone.
- the means of attachment of the fence sections are provided on the ends of the front side 1b and are represented in this example of embodiment by some L-shaped hooks 1f and some annular fitments 1g provided at the same height as the hooks and into which the hooks 1f of the next fencing section are inserted.
- the fence further includes some signalling light means made up of light fittings 3 which are set into the ridge 1a and are visible from the exterior, and by wiring 3a for connecting the lights to the mains electricity supply or to a battery 3b, shown in Figure 5, fixed to the lower surface of the ridge.
- the wires 3a will be provided with the corresponding connector fixed to the interior zone of the ridge 1a.
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Abstract
This fence has a laminar body (1) by way of an inverted U-shape, forming a back
ridge (1a) which incorporates signalling light means (3), and which runs towards the lower
zone in two diverging surfaces to form the front and rear sides (1b,1c) of the fence; these
front and rear sides (1b,1c) have extensions (1e) for fitting feet (2) of greater density than the rest
of the fence. The front part (1b) is substantially vertical, and the rear side (1c) is inclined,
they each having different widths and a plurality or orifices by way of mesh.
Description
The present invention relates, as indicated by its
title, to an improved fence, of the type used to form
enclosures and which include at their ends means of
coupling which permit an enclosure to be made by joining
successive sections of fencing.
The fences currently used for making enclosures are
generally composed of a metallic frame provided to the
interior with a number of vertical bars, at the lower
side with T-shaped feet, and at the sides complementary
means of attachment which permit them to be linked
together.
These fences present a number of problems, due
partly to their metallic character and partly to their
configuration; notable in the first group are the
permanent deformations suffered by the fence when it
receives blows or deterioration by rusting due to its
being exposed to the elements; amongst the problems due
to the configuration of the fence, difficulties in
transport and handling may be mentioned, due to the space
taken up by the feet, and the impossibility of linking
two fence sections with a small angle due to the feet
interfering with each other.
Furthermore, fences in general need to have some
means of signalling their presence so that they can be
seen easily at night or in dark places such as tunnels,
which need is currently resolved using a rather
impractical solution consisting in hanging lights from
them on chains and with the corresponding locks to
prevent them being removed.
The improved fence object of the invention has been
designed to solve the above-mentioned problems,
presenting a number of constructional features directed
at providing this fence with various advantages with
respect to those known at present.
In accordance with the invention, the fence in
question has a laminar body by way of an inverted U-shape,
provided with a back ridge which runs through
towards the lower zone in two diverging surfaces to form
the front and rear sides of the fence; these surfaces
have at the bottom some extensions onto which are fitted
some feet which form supports for the fence on the
ground.
The aforesaid laminar body is made of a light
material, preferably a plastic, which provides important
advantages, such as elimination of rust problems, greater
ease of handling due to its low weight, elastic response
of the fence when submitted to moderate impact and
possibility of manufacturing by injection moulding.
The surface forming the front part, which will be
oriented towards the outside of the site enclosure, is
substantially vertical and flat in order to prevent
pedestrians, and especially blind persons, bumping into
it, while the rear side, which will be orientated towards
the zone containing the building work, forms an inclined
surface which projects further at its lower zone, in
order to increase the stability of the fence.
The increasing separation between the front and rear
sides towards the lower zone provides an additional
advantage consisting in the possibility of stacking the
fences, with consequent reduction of the space needed for
storing and transporting them.
Another of the features of the fence object of the
invention is that the surfaces of both the front and the
rear sides have a plurality of orifices by way of mesh
which minimize the effects of wind on the fence and
permit greater or lesser visibility through the fence as
the angle of observation varies.
As mentioned at the beginning of this section, the
front and the rear sides finish at the bottom in some
extensions onto which are mounted feet destined to make
contact with the ground; said feet are made of an elastic
material of greater density than the laminar body, for
example rubber, in such a way that most of the weight of
the fence is concentrated at its lower zone in order to
increase stability.
The feet have rounded lower ends in order to achieve
better adaptation to uneven terrain.
The means of coupling to permit linkage of the
successive sections of fencing are provided on the side
ends of the front part.
The rear side of the fence is shorter than than the
front side, the ends of these two sides defining
imaginary planes converging towards the rear zone; this
feature and the provision of the means of coupling of the
fences on the ends of the front section, permit the
fencing sections to be attached to each other at a small
angle, without their rear sides coming into contact or
getting in the way of each other.
It should be mentioned, finally, that the fence
object of the invention incorporates light means for
signalling, made up of light fittings which are set into
the ridge of the fence so as to be visible from the
exterior, and the corresponding wiring for connecting
same to the mains electricity supply or to a battery
included in the fence itself; where the power supply is
from a battery, the latter will be fitted inside the
ridge to protect it from adverse weather conditions.
In order to supplement the description and to assist
better understanding of the characteristics of the
invention, this specification is accompanied by a set of
drawings which form an integral part of same and which,
with illustrative and non-restrictive character, show the
following:
As can be observed from the reference-numbered
figures, the improved fence is made up of a laminar body
1 and some feet 2 for attachment to the lower zone of the
body.
The body 1 is preferably made of a plastic material
and has a general inverted-U-shaped configuration which
forms a curved ridge 1a, a front section 1b and a rear
section 1c.
The front section 1b defines a substantially
vertical surface, while the rear side 1c defines an
inclined surface which projects further at the lower
zone.
Both the front 1b and rear lc sections have in their
surfaces a plurality of through-orifices 1d and their
lower sections terminate in extensions 1e on which are
mounted the corresponding support feet 2.
The feet 2 are made of an elastic material of
greater density than the laminar body 1, for example of
rubber, so that they make up the greater part of the
weight of the fence.
These feet have at the top a cavity 2a into which is
inserted under pressure the corresponding protrusion 1e,
and at the lower part they finish in a rounded end 2b to
facilitate secure settling of the fence on uneven
surfaces.
As can be appreciated in Figures 3 and 4, the rear
side 1c is shorter than the front side 1b, with the ends
of same forming two imaginary planes which converge
towards the rear zone.
The means of attachment of the fence sections are
provided on the ends of the front side 1b and are
represented in this example of embodiment by some L-shaped
hooks 1f and some annular fitments 1g provided at
the same height as the hooks and into which the hooks 1f
of the next fencing section are inserted.
The fence further includes some signalling light
means made up of light fittings 3 which are set into the
ridge 1a and are visible from the exterior, and by wiring
3a for connecting the lights to the mains electricity
supply or to a battery 3b, shown in Figure 5, fixed to
the lower surface of the ridge.
Where the power supply for the lights 3 is to come
from the mains, the wires 3a will be provided with the
corresponding connector fixed to the interior zone of the
ridge 1a.
A longer description is not considered necessary for
the purpose of emabling any expert in the subject to
understand the scope of the invention and the advantages
which derive from the system.
The terms used in drawing up this specification
should always be taken in their broadest and non-restrictive
meanings.
The materials, shape, size and arrangement of parts
are subject to variation, as long as this does not
involve alteration of the essential characteristics of
the invention, which are claimed below.
Claims (10)
- Improved fence, of the type used to form enclosures and which include at their ends means of coupling which permit an enclosure to be made by joining successive sections of fencing, characterized in that it has a laminar body by way of an inverted U-shape, provided with a back ridge which incorporates signalling light means and which runs towards the lower zone in two diverging surfaces to form the front and rear sides of the fence, these surfaces having extensions onto which are fitted some feet which form supports for the fence on the ground.
- Fence, as claimed in Claim 1, characterized in that the front part is substantially vertical.
- Fence, as claimed in the previous claims, characterized in that the rear side forms an inclined surface, which projects further at the lower zone, permitting the fence sections to be stacked.
- Fence, as claimed in the previous claims, characterized in that the surfaces forming the front and exterior sides have a plurality of orifices by way of mesh.
- Fence, as claimed in the previous claims, characterized in that the laminar body is made of a light material of plastic type.
- Fence, as claimed in the previous claims, characterized in that the supporting feet are made of an elastic material of greater density than the laminar body
- Fence, as claimed in the previous claims, characterized in that the rear side of the fence is shorter than than the front side.
- Fence, as claimed in the previous claims, characterized in that the means of coupling, destined to permit attachment of successive fence sections to each other, are provided on the side ends of the front side
- Fence, as claimed in the previous claims, characterized in that the light means for signalling comprise light fittings which are set into the ridge of the fence and the wiring for connecting the lights to the mains electricity supply or to a battery included in the fence itself.
- Fence, as claimed in Claims 1 and 9, characterized in that the wiring is connected to a battery included in the fence and fixed to the interior surface of the ridge.
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ES9700245U | 1997-01-31 | ||
ES09700245U ES1036284Y (en) | 1997-01-31 | 1997-01-31 | PERFECTED FENCE. |
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FR2788067A1 (en) * | 1998-12-30 | 2000-07-07 | Ge Re Co Gestion Et Representa | Retaining barrier for public has plastics panels with connecting hooks for fixing keys on adjacent panels |
WO2004011726A1 (en) * | 2002-07-26 | 2004-02-05 | Rubbermaid Commercial Products Llc | Nestable barricade and method of deploying barricades |
US10465349B2 (en) | 2017-12-12 | 2019-11-05 | Care Barrier Limited | Illuminated barrier apparatus |
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US3807699A (en) * | 1973-01-19 | 1974-04-30 | W France | Safety guard rail for highway medians |
FR2642097A1 (en) * | 1989-01-23 | 1990-07-27 | Masair | Signalling elements and signalling assembly formed by such elements |
DE9102378U1 (en) * | 1991-02-28 | 1991-05-08 | Junker, Wilhelm, 7150 Backnang, De | |
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FR2788067A1 (en) * | 1998-12-30 | 2000-07-07 | Ge Re Co Gestion Et Representa | Retaining barrier for public has plastics panels with connecting hooks for fixing keys on adjacent panels |
WO2004011726A1 (en) * | 2002-07-26 | 2004-02-05 | Rubbermaid Commercial Products Llc | Nestable barricade and method of deploying barricades |
US10465349B2 (en) | 2017-12-12 | 2019-11-05 | Care Barrier Limited | Illuminated barrier apparatus |
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