EP2905402B1 - Fencing system and post suitable for same - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a fence system with a plurality of Zaunfüllelementen and posts for the end support of the Zaunfüllelemente, wherein the posts comprise an outer post member having a hollow profile with an approximately parallel to its extension direction, arranged substantially slot-shaped opening, and wherein in the hollow profile of outer post elements captively insertable retaining means are provided, which carry the introduced through the opening of the hollow profile in the interior Zaunfüllelemente. The invention further relates to a particular for such a fence system suitable post comprising an outer post member having a hollow profile with an approximately parallel to its extension direction, arranged substantially slot-shaped opening, and wherein in the hollow profile of the outer post member captive retractable retaining means are provided, which are designed to carry introduced through the opening of the hollow profile in the interior Zaunfüllelementen.

Fence systems of the aforementioned type, in which several, for example, substantially beam or board-shaped Zaunfüllelemente are fixed at their opposite ends to two spaced posts, are known in various configurations. If the Zaunfüllelemente are arranged vertically apart from each other, such fencing systems can on the one hand at least partially "transparent" be formed, or they can also be opaque, in particular, if the Zaunfüllelemente are arranged, for example, one above the other on impact. They serve primarily to the fencing of built or undeveloped land, such as garden land or land of residential and / or commercial buildings to the property or even sections thereof spatially separate and possibly to protect against unauthorized access, where - as mentioned above - in many Cases also ensuring a privacy is desired.

While fencing systems are known on the one hand, whose posts as well as their fence panels are made of wood materials and usually fastened together by screws or nails, the posts of generic fencing systems are usually made of metal and, when anchored to the ground e.g. embedded in the soil or by means of suitable fasteners to other components, such. Bottom plates, screwed or in other components, such as sleeve-shaped beam shoes, can be inserted. The Zaunfüllelemente can also be made of metal or in particular of wood materials.

A disadvantage of many known fencing systems is that their construction is relatively complicated in terms of handling technology, with a large number of additional fastening means, such as screws, bolts, clamping strips, clamps and the like, being required to the ends also referred to as "screens" Zaunfüllelemente to set the post, while also paying attention to the required ground clearance. Furthermore, a high corrosion resistance of such fasteners should be taken care of. Depending on the method of attachment of the Zaunfüllelemente to the post is often added that the fence is indeed aesthetically pleasing to one side, but on the other side rather than unpleasant, which usually has to do with the fact that the fasteners are visible there and / or the fence panels or the screens must be attached to brackets, eg to cross members, to attach them to the post by means of the latter, wherein such brackets then also visible in unsightly manner at least visible from one side of the fence ,

Another disadvantage of many known fencing systems, which results in both manufacturing and assembly technical problems, is that the Zaunfüllelemente or screens are usually produced as a commodity with fixed standard dimensions and custom-made in the respectively desired length expensive or not even available, so that the Zaunfüllelemente tailored to achieve a high accuracy of fit with very tight tolerances and possibly - also with ensuring a very high accuracy of fit - must be pre-drilled with a given hole pattern to attach them to the post. In the construction of the post is then again turn to the exact predetermined distance of the posts, so that the Zaunfüllelemente can be attached between two adjacent posts. If the Zaunfüllelemente consist of wood-based materials, they must also be often provided with water-repellent coatings, in particular to preserve their frontal cutting edges from penetrating moisture and thereby prevent swelling and deformation thereof; or it must be provided for a different, to be introduced between the Zaunfüllelementen and the posts protection against moisture penetration by the Zaunfüllelemente be provided for example with end caps made of metal, plastic or the like, which is also perceived as not very aesthetically pleasing and the use of additional parts brings with it. Finally, when Fence Fasteners are permanently attached to the Upright, it is necessary to note that length changes of the Fence Filler Elements can not be absorbed, and thermal stresses occur at very high or low temperatures, which can lead to damage, in particular, to the Fence Filler Elements.

The US 3,955,801 A describes a fence having a plurality of one-piece, formed in the form of an all-round closed hollow profile posts, which are provided with through holes to detent provided with latching Fastening set at the through holes. To close the open top of the hollow profile of the post serves a plug-on the latter cap. Particularly disadvantageous is the relatively complex assembly, which requires a latching insertion of both ends of Zaunfüllelemente in the through holes of adjacent posts, which in particular requires the maintenance of very tight tolerances, which concerns the distance of the previously erected posts. The same applies largely to one from the DE 196 47 900 A1 known fence, which differs from the aforementioned document primarily by the fact that the Zaunfüllelemente are provided instead of the end-side locking devices with an outwardly tapering cross-section to make it easier in blind holes insert the post and place it at an angle different from 90 ° with respect to the latter, eg in case of a slope.

The EP 0 443 441 A1 describes another fence whose posts are formed with channel-like U-profiles. For attachment of the wire or lattice-shaped Zaunfüllelemente the U-profiles are provided on the inside with either a plurality of projections on which the ends of the Zaunfüllelemente forming gratings can be placed; or the U-profiles of the posts have a plurality of notches, which can be fitted with clamping pieces, which in turn serve to hold the fence filling elements forming grid. Furthermore, it can be provided that the terminal portions of the horizontal portions of the grid forming the Gitterfüllelemente be inserted at its one side between the projections in the U-profiles of the posts and at its other side in applied to these horizontal sections, approximately U-shaped clamping pieces which are also inserted into the U-profiles of the posts. Such an embodiment of the post, however, is highly complex in terms of production engineering and does not offer any possibility of holding other types of fence filling elements as a grid. In addition, the U-profiles of the posts are visible, which is often perceived as unaesthetic.

In the GB 2 500 099 A It is about a fence with a plurality of posts, each comprising a post member having a hollow profile in the form of a U-profile, wherein at the U-legs opposite ends of the U-webs respectively facing webs are provided, which between form a slot-shaped opening which extends in the longitudinal direction of a respective post element. To substantially beam-shaped Zaunfüllelemente on the hollow U-profiles of the post elements To attach, separate holding parts are provided, which have an approximately L-shaped configuration and are bolted to the one L-section from the outside to the webs of the U-profiles, while the other L-section through the slot-shaped opening into the interior of the U- Profiles engages to carry the Zaunfüllelemente. Also known from this document fence therefore requires a variety of, in particular corrosion-resistant, fasteners, such as screws and the like for its assembly. In addition, the U-shaped hollow profile of the post elements remains open to the outside, which is not only often perceived as unattractive, but the cut edges of Zaunfüllelemente in particular also penetrating moisture remain exposed. Finally, the known fence can not form opaque, because between adjacent Zaunfüllelementen always a gap for the respective holding parts must remain.

WO 2007/140516 discloses a fence system according to the preamble of claim 1 having a plurality of posts according to the preamble of claim 14.

From the DE 20 2008 001 486 U1 Finally, another fence system according to the preamble of claim 1 with a plurality of posts according to the preamble of claim 14 is known. The posts are each formed by hollow profiles, which are either a U-profile similar to that of the above GB 2 500 099 A or have two facing U- or C-profiles. As a holding means for the substantially beam-shaped Zaunfüllelemente a plurality of cuboid or cuboid spacers are provided, which are inserted one above the other into the interior of the hollow profile of a respective post to take between them the superimposed Zaunfüllelemente under engagement thereof in the slot-shaped opening of the hollow profile. The well-known fence system thus proves to be relatively easy to install and comes especially for fixing the Zaunfüllelemente to the hollow sections of the posts largely without screws or bolts, but the slot-shaped opening of the hollow profile between the Zaunfüllelementen in the spacers remains open again, which is not perceived as aesthetically pleasing and in particular the cut edges of Zaunfüllelemente is able to protect against moisture penetration. In addition, the construction of an opaque fence in this way is not possible. In addition, at least the lower Zaunfüllelementen a temperature-induced change in length at best conditionally possible, since they can be stored under a certain clearance with respect to the insertion depth in the slot-shaped opening of the posts on the spacers, but resting on them the entire weight of both above the same arranged Zaunfüllelemente as well as the spacer, so that it can also come here to thermal stresses and the resulting damage, especially the lower Zaunfüllelemente. Finally, it has been shown that in the case of such stacked Zaunfüllelemente to significant height changes of the fence can come from several centimeters, if the usually made of wood-based material Zaunfüllelemente and / or the spacers swell or dwindle depending on ambient temperature and humidity.

The invention has the object of providing a fence system and a particular suitable for this post of the type mentioned in a simple and cost-effective way to the effect that the aforementioned disadvantages while ensuring easy installation of the fence system, which in particular the use of external fasteners, such as screws, Bolt, clamps, terminal strips and the like, for attaching the Zaunfüllelemente to the post largely dispensable, at least largely can be met.

According to the invention, this object is achieved in a fence system of the type mentioned above in that the holding means comprise an inner post member having a profile part with an at least partially complementary to the inner cross section of the hollow profile of the outer post member outer cross section, wherein the profile part of the inner post member having a plurality of through holes which are arranged at its the opening of the hollow profile of the outer post member facing side when the profile part of the inner post member has been inserted into the hollow profile of the outer post member, wherein the passage openings of the profile part of the inner post element at least partially with the opening of the hollow profile of the outer Post element aligned to the Zaunfüllelemente under engagement both through the opening of the hollow profile of the outer post member and in the through holes of the profile part to wear the inner post element.

To solve the problem underlying the invention, the invention provides for a post of the type mentioned accordingly, that the holding means comprise an inner post member having a profile part with an at least partially complementary to the inner cross section of the hollow profile of the outer post member outer cross section, wherein the profile part the inner post member having a plurality of through holes, which are arranged at the opening of the hollow profile of the outer post member side facing when the profile part of the inner post member has been inserted into the hollow profile of the outer post member, wherein the through holes of the profile part of the inner post element at least partially are aligned with the opening of the hollow profile of the outer post element, so in that the passage openings of the profile part of the inner post element for carrying Zaunfüllelementen under engagement thereof are formed both through the opening of the hollow profile of the outer post member and in the through holes of the profile part of the inner post member.

The embodiment of the invention is initially characterized by a very high ease of installation by the Zaunfüllelemente in handling technology extremely easy and comfortable and without the aid of additional fasteners of the type mentioned above can be determined by the post by engaging in the substantially slot-shaped Opening of the hollow profile of the outer post member can be inserted through a respective through hole of the profile part of the inner post member inside the hollow section of the outer post member, wherein the profile part of the inner post member in turn due to its adapted to the inner cross section of the hollow profile of the outer post member outer cross-section only in the longitudinal direction in the Hollow profile of the outer post element must be introduced. The Zaunfüllelemente can have virtually any shape and, for example, be substantially bar-shaped, and - as explained in more detail below - with spacing from each other or can be arranged partially overlapping, if a opacity of the fence is desired. Moreover, in particular, the outer and inner post elements can be produced inexpensively both in large and small batches due to their relatively simple geometry.

Both compliance with the required distance of the outer post elements on the occasion of their establishment as Also, the length of Zaunfüllelemente can be done with relatively large tolerances, because the engagement of the Zaunfüllelemente can be selected through the slot-shaped opening of the hollow sections of the outer post members and through the through holes of the profile parts of the inner post elements into the interior of the hollow profile of the outer post elements with different depths in that the depth of the hollow profiles of the outer post elements - or more precisely, the distance between their approximately slot-shaped opening, to which the passage openings of the inserted therein profile part of the inner post member inwardly, and its the slot-shaped opening opposite wall - substantially the available Specifies tolerances. From this and due to the fact that a respective Zaunfüllelement can be stored individually in a respective passage opening of the profile part of the inner post member, also high degrees of freedom result in terms of temperature-induced changes in length Zaunfüllelemente, which can be easily absorbed, so that there are no thermal stresses and damage caused thereby comes.

Since according to the invention, the slot-shaped opening of the hollow profile of the outer profile part is closed by this facing, provided with the passage openings for receiving the Zaunfüllelemente portion of the profile part of the inner post member, the post formed from the outer and the inner post member in its nested state imparts a solid , aesthetically pleasing and closed on all sides impression, in particular, the cutting edges of Zaunfüllelemente are effectively protected from moisture and weathering.

The materials desired for the mullion and fence fillers are virtually freely selectable, with the inner and outer mullions being made of metal materials, e.g. Steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium zinc or the like, offer, while the Zaunfüllelemente may be made of appropriate materials including plastics, or in particular also of wood materials. In particular, in the latter case, the Zaunfüllelementen also the very small, about web-like bearing surface on the lower edges of the through holes of the profile part of the inner post element benefits, which is able to prevent an accumulation of precipitation water due to a very small capillary. Likewise, of course, the shape, such as the length and in particular the cross section, the Zaunfüllelemente be chosen freely, the latter may be configured, for example rectangular or square, round, oval and different and only the outer contour of the through holes of the profile part of the inner post element are adapted thereto ,

• das Hohlprofil des äußeren Pfostenelementes im Wesentlichen in Form eines U-Profils mit an den dem U-Steg entgegengesetzten Enden der U-Schenkel angeordneten, sich im Wesentlichen parallel zu dem U-Steg erstreckenden Stegen, zwischen welchen sich die Öffnung des Hohlprofils erstreckt; und
• das Profilteil des inneren Pfostenelementes im Wesentlichen in Form eines U-Profils, bei welchem sich die Durchgangsöffnungen zumindest im Bereich des U-Stegs erstrecken,

ausgestaltet sind. Der Pfosten insgesamt weist auf diese Weise folglich einen etwa rechteckigen oder quadratischen Querschnitt auf, wobei - sofern gewünscht - selbstverständlich auch abgerundete Ecken eines solchen Querschnittes oder andere designerische Abwandlungen vorgesehen sein können. Ferner kann das Profilteil des inneren Pfostenelementes anstelle eines im Wesentlichen U-förmigen Profils selbstverständlich auch einen allseitig geschlossenen, z.B. etwa rechteckförmigen Querschnitt besitzen, was allerdings mit einem etwas höheren fertigungstechnischen Aufwand sowie einem demgegenüber höheren Materialaufwand einhergeht. In jedem Fall ist das Profilteil des inneren Pfostenelementes durch die sich von den U-Schenkeln des Hohlprofils des äußeren Profilteils aufeinander zu erstreckenden Stegen unverlierbar in dem Hohlprofil des äußeren Pfostenelementes gehalten.According to a structurally particularly simple and inexpensive, but nevertheless aesthetically pleasing embodiment of the post elements can be provided that

• the hollow profile of the outer post element substantially in the form of a U-profile with arranged at the U-web opposite ends of the U-legs, extending substantially parallel to the U-web webs, between which extends the opening of the hollow profile; and
• the profile part of the inner post element substantially in the form of a U-profile, in which the passage openings extend at least in the region of the U-web,

are designed. The post as a whole thus has an approximately rectangular or square cross-section in this way, whereby - if desired - of course also rounded corners of such a cross section or other designerische modifications can be provided. Furthermore, the profile part of the inner post element may, of course, also have an all-round closed, for example, approximately rectangular cross-section instead of a substantially U-shaped profile, which, however, is accompanied by a somewhat higher manufacturing expense and a higher material cost. In any case, the profile part of the inner post member is held captive by the U-legs of the hollow profile of the outer profile part to each other extending webs in the hollow profile of the outer post member.

• das Hohlprofil des äußeren Pfostenelementes im Wesentlichen in Form eines C-Profils, dessen Öffnung sich zwischen den freien Enden des C-Profils erstreckt; und
• das Profilteil des inneren Pfostenelementes im Wesentlichen in Form eines C-Profils, bei welchem sich die Durchgangsöffnungen zumindest im zentralen, dem zwischen den freien Enden des C-Profils angeordneten Spalt entgegengesetzten Abschnitt erstrecken,

ausgestaltet sind. Der Pfosten insgesamt weist auf diese Weise folglich einen etwa runden, z.B. im Wesentlichen kreisrunden oder ovalen oder auch mehreckigen Querschnitt auf, wobei auch insoweit selbstverständlich andere designerische Abwandlungen vorgesehen sein können. Auch in diesem Fall kann das Profilteil des inneren Pfostenelementes anstelle eines im Wesentlichen C-förmigen Profils selbstverständlich auch einen allseitig geschlossenen, z.B. etwa kreisrunden oder ovalen Querschnitt besitzen, was wiederum mit einem etwas höheren fertigungstechnischen Aufwand sowie einem demgegenüber höheren Materialaufwand einhergeht. In jedem Fall ist das Profilteil des inneren Pfostenelementes zumindest durch die endständigen Abschnitte des C-Profils des äußeren Hohlprofils, zwischen welchen sich die etwa schlitzförmige Öffnung erstreckt, unverlierbar in dem Hohlprofil des äußeren Pfostenelementes gehalten.Accordingly, with regard to the structural design of the post elements, for example, be provided that

• the hollow profile of the outer post member substantially in the form of a C-profile, the opening of which extends between the free ends of the C-profile; and
• the profile part of the inner post element substantially in the form of a C-profile, in which the passage openings extend at least in the central, the arranged between the free ends of the C-profile gap portion opposite,

are designed. The post as a whole has in this way consequently an approximately round, for example essentially circular or oval or also polygonal cross-section, wherein, of course, other designerische modifications can be provided in this respect. Also in this Case, the profile part of the inner pillar element instead of a substantially C-shaped profile, of course, also have a closed on all sides, for example, approximately circular or oval cross-section, which in turn is associated with a slightly higher manufacturing effort and a contrast higher material costs. In any case, the profile part of the inner post member is held captive in the hollow profile of the outer post member at least through the terminal portions of the C-profile of the outer hollow profile, between which extends the approximately slot-shaped opening.

The outer cross section of the profile part of the inner post element may preferably be selected to be at least slightly smaller than the inner cross section of the hollow profile of the outer post element, on the one hand to ensure easy and convenient insertion of the inner post element in the outer post element, on the other hand, in particular to ensure that between the inner and the outer post member unfolds no capillary action in terms of moisture or water, provided that the post, for example has not been properly constructed while ensuring adequate sealing against the ground.

The opening of the hollow profile of the outer post element may preferably extend substantially over its entire length, which offers a simple continuous production and the possibility of holding Zaunfüllelementen practically over the entire length of the post.

• in einer Reihe in Längsrichtung des inneren Pfostenelementes und mit Abstand voneinander (sofern ein "durchsichtiger" Zaun mit Einblick zwischen den Zaunfüllelementen hindurch erwünscht ist); oder
• in wenigstens zwei parallelen Reihen in Längsrichtung des inneren Pfostenelementes und zueinander versetzt, wobei insbesondere die Durchgangsöffnungen benachbarter Reihen einander teilweise überlappen (sofern ein blickdichter Zaun erwünscht ist),

angeordnet sind. Das Hohlprofil des äußeren Pfostenelementes kann dabei ebenso wie das Profil des Profilteils des inneren Pfostenelementes als solches unverändert bleiben, wobei lediglich das Muster der Durchgangsöffnungen des Profilteils des inneren Pfostenelementes an die gewünschte Anordnung der die Zaunfüllelemente aufnehmenden Durchgangsöffnungen angepasst werden muss.As already indicated, the fence system according to the invention offers the possibility of erecting both a "transparent" fence with vertically spaced fence filling elements and in particular an opaque fence. For these purposes, it may in particular be provided that the passage openings of the profile part of the inner post member substantially

• in a row in the longitudinal direction of the inner post member and at a distance from each other (if a "transparent" fence with insight between the Zaunfüllelementen is desired); or
• in at least two parallel rows in the longitudinal direction of the inner post element and offset from each other, wherein in particular the passage openings of adjacent rows partially overlap each other (if a opaque fence is desired),

are arranged. The hollow profile of the outer post element can remain unchanged as well as the profile of the profile part of the inner post element as such, wherein only the pattern of the through holes of the profile part of the inner post element to the desired arrangement of the Zaunfüllelemente receiving through holes must be adjusted.

In order to ensure a simple complete insertion of the profile part of the inner post element into the hollow profile of the outer post element, it can be provided in an advantageous embodiment that the length of the profile part of the inner post element is at least slightly shorter than the length of the hollow profile of the outer post element. It can be provided according to an advantageous embodiment, that the profile part of the inner post element hanging on - or in - the hollow profile of the outer post member can be fixed, so that the through holes of the profile part of the inner post element, if it is up to its hanging position in the hollow profile the outer post element has been inserted into the latter, are automatically arranged on the intended and always identical height level. Instead, it goes without saying for the same purpose as well In principle conceivable that the profile part of the inner post element under support on the hollow profile of the outer post element on - or in - the latter can be fixed, which can be done, for example, that at one (bottom) section inside the hollow profile of the outer post element one or more are arranged inwardly projecting abutment on which the profile part of the inner post member is supported when it has been fully inserted into the hollow profile of the outer post member.

In a further advantageous embodiment can be provided that the profile part of the inner post member has at one of its ends a parallel to its cross-section extending cover plate, which serves for closing the top side of its upper side, so that an ingress of dirt, moisture and especially rain water into each other inserted post elements of the post is avoided from above and the cut edges of Zaunfüllelemente are also reliably protected from moisture. For the same purpose, of course, a on one side of the hollow profile of the outer post element can be placed, for example aufrastbarer, lid conceivable as he as such, for example, from the above-mentioned US 3,955,801 A is known.

According to a particularly advantageous embodiment may be provided in this context that the profile part of the inner post member is equipped with a cover plate of the type mentioned above and the cover plate has a cross section which corresponds at least, in particular approximately exactly, the cross section of the hollow profile of the outer post element, so that the profile part of the inner post element under support of its cover plate on one end of the hollow profile of the outer post element the latter can be fixed so that it closes the cross section of the hollow profile of the outer post element frontally. Consequently, the profile part of the inner post member in a simple manner can be defined hanging on the hollow profile of the outer post member by the former is pushed to the stop of its cover plate on the front side of the hollow profile of the outer post member in this, the cover plate at the same time for a reliable seal one behind the other inserted post elements ensures. In this case, any, arranged between the cover plate of the inner post member and the front side of the outer post member seals with respect to the weight caused by both the inner post member and in the through holes of its profile part carried Zaunfüllelemente effected pressure of the cover plate of the inner post member on the front side of outer post element in most cases be dispensable. The cover plate may preferably be integrally connected to the profile part of the inner post element, for example by means of welded joints.

In an advantageous embodiment, the hollow profile of the outer post member may be attached at one of its ends to a support plate or similar, serving to its anchoring on the ground means, in which it is also possible in particular two or more hollow profiles of outer post elements on one and the same support plate in to fix the respectively desired relative arrangement for the fence to be erected, which can also be done for example by welding or the like.

Alternatively or additionally, the hollow profile of the outer post element and / or its support plate may for example also be provided with fastening devices, such as bores or the like, for several, in particular to be able to fix two outer post elements together. Thus, for example, to produce an approximately rectilinear fence in particular two hollow sections of outer post members at their respective, approximately slot-shaped opening opposite side are fastened together to form a composed of two outer (and two inner) post elements post. If the fence is to extend over a corner, the hollow sections of two outer post elements can of course be attached to each other laterally and / or with the interposition of elbows or the like to each other.

In order to provide an aesthetically pleasing inclusion of Zaunfüllelemente in the through holes of the profile part of the inner post member may advantageously be provided that at least the cross-sectional portion of the through holes of the profile part of the inner post member, which in its inserted into the hollow profile of the outer post member state with the opening the hollow profile of the outer post element is aligned, has a cross-section approximately corresponding to the cross-section of the Zaunfüllelemente cross section or the latter only slightly exceeds. In order to nevertheless ensure a simple insertion of Zaunfüllelemente in the through holes of the profile part of the inner post member, the through holes preferably (viewed in the horizontal direction of the erected fence) can be significantly wider than the width of the Zaunfüllelemente so that they are in the in the Hollow profile of the outer post member inserted state extend laterally beyond the slot-shaped opening of the hollow profile of the outer post member away (ie partially below the slit-shaped opening between itself delimiting terminal portions the hollow profile of the outer post element are arranged). After insertion of the profile part of the inner post element into the hollow profile of the outer post element, the Zaunfüllelemente are thus at least one (or both) - vertical - sides of one (or both) edge / edges of the slot-shaped opening of the hollow profile of the outer post element, while on their opposite - horizontal - sides (and optionally on one of its - vertical - sides) to the opposite - horizontal - edges (and possibly to one of - vertical - edges) of a respective through hole of the profile part of the inner post element adjacent.

As already mentioned, it proves to be advantageous in particular with respect to temperature-induced changes in length of Zaunfüllelemente if the length of the Zaunfüllelemente is smaller than the distance of a respective opening opposite sides of two supporting hollow sections of the outer post member, but larger than the distance of the through holes the inserted into these hollow sections of the outer post elements profile parts of the inner post elements, so that the Zaunfüllelemente are stored with play in the direction of extension thereof between two posts. Consequently, the Zaunfüllelemente should not engage so deeply through the through holes of the profile parts of the inner post members inside the hollow profile of the outer post members that they abut against the slot-shaped opening of the hollow sections of the outer post elements opposite inside of these hollow sections.

Fig. 1

eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht eines äußeren Pfostenelementes eines Pfostens eines erfindungsgemäßen Zaunsystems;

Fig. 1a

eine Seitenansicht des äußeren Pfostenelementes gemäß Fig. 1 in Richtung des Pfeils A;

Fig. 2

eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht eines inneren Pfostenelementes eines Pfostens eines erfindungsgemäßen Zaunsystems;

Fig. 2a

eine Seitenansicht des inneren Pfostenelementes gemäß Fig. 2 in Richtung des Pfeils A;

Fig. 2b

eine Seitenansicht des inneren Pfostenelementes gemäß Fig. 2 in Richtung des Pfeils B;

Fig. 2c

eine weitere schematische perspektivische Ansicht des Pfostenelementes gemäß Fig. 2 bis 2b;

Fig. 3

eine schematische perspektivische Detailansicht des oberen Endes des äußeren Pfostenelementes gemäß Fig. 1 und 1a in abgebrochener Darstellung;

Fig. 4a-4c

je eine schematische perspektivische Detailansicht des inneren Pfostenelementes gemäß Fig. 2 bis 2c zu verschiedenen Herstellungsstadien in abgebrochener Darstellung;

Fig. 5

eine schematische perspektivische Detailansicht des in das äußere Pfostenelement gemäß Fig. 1, 1a und 3 eingeschobenen inneren Pfostenelemente gemäß Fig. 2 bis 2c und 4c mit in dessen Durchgangsöffnungen eingeführten Zaunfüllelementen in abgebrochener Darstellung;

Fig. 6a-6g

je eine schematische Draufsicht auf eines oder mehrere äußere Pfostenelemente gemäß Fig. 1, 1a und 3, an dessen/deren unteres Ende eine Tragplatte in verschiedener Relativordnung zu dem/den Pfostenelement(en) befestigt ist; und

Fig. 7

eine schematische perspektivische Detailansicht von aneinander festgelegten äußeren Pfostenelementen in einer der Fig. 6f entsprechenden Anordnung in abgebrochener Darstellung.

Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of an embodiment with reference to the drawings. Showing:

Fig. 1

a schematic perspective view of an outer post member of a post of a fence system according to the invention;

Fig. 1a

a side view of the outer post member according to Fig. 1 in the direction of arrow A;

Fig. 2

a schematic perspective view of an inner post member of a post of a fence system according to the invention;

Fig. 2a

a side view of the inner post element according to Fig. 2 in the direction of arrow A;

Fig. 2b

a side view of the inner post element according to Fig. 2 in the direction of arrow B;

Fig. 2c

a further schematic perspective view of the post element according to Fig. 2 to 2b ;

Fig. 3

a schematic perspective detail view of the upper end of the outer post member according to Fig. 1 and 1a in a broken view;

Fig. 4a-4c

each a schematic perspective detail view of the inner post member according to Fig. 2 to 2c at various stages of production in a broken view;

Fig. 5

a schematic perspective detail view of the in the outer post member according to Fig. 1 . 1a and 3 inserted inner post elements according to Fig. 2 to 2c and 4c with introduced in the through holes Zaunfüllelementen in a broken view;

Fig. 6a-6g

each a schematic plan view of one or more outer post elements according to Fig. 1 . 1a and 3 at the lower end of which a support plate is fastened in different relative order to the post element (s); and

Fig. 7

a schematic perspective detail view of mutually fixed outer post elements in one of Fig. 6f corresponding arrangement in aborted representation.

In the Fig. 1 . 1a and 3 an embodiment of an outer post element 1 of a post of a fence system according to the invention is shown schematically. The outer post member 1 has a hollow profile 10, which is formed in the present case substantially in the form of a U-profile and a U-web 11, one each from the opposite ends of the U-web 11 at an angle of about 90 The U-legs 12 extending further away from each other and one each, at the respective, the U-web 11 facing away from or opposite end of a respective U-leg 12 arranged web 13, wherein the webs 13 are arranged approximately parallel to the U-web 11 and their free ends face each other. The hollow section 10 thus has in the embodiment shown has a substantially rectangular cross section whose dimensions are for example in the range of about 4 x 8 cm, but of course also arbitrarily larger or smaller may be selected. Between the free ends of the webs 13, a parallel to the extension direction of the hollow section 10 arranged, substantially slit-shaped opening 14 is formed, which in the embodiment shown extends over the entire length of the hollow section 10. On the hollow profile 10 of the outer post member 1, one or more fastening means 15 may further be provided, which are formed in the present case of holes and serve for fixing a plurality of outer post elements 1 to each other, as described below with reference to the Fig. 7 is still explained in detail.

The hollow profile 10 of the outer post element 1 can, for example, from about 2 to 3 mm thick sheet, e.g. be made of steel, stainless steel, aluminum or the like, which has been bent to the hollow section 10. However, of course, an endless production, e.g. by deep drawing, and cutting the generated endless hollow profile to the desired length of the outer post elements 1 conceivable.

In the Fig. 2 to 2c . 4b and 4c is an embodiment of an inner post member 2 of a post of a fence system according to the invention shown schematically, which can be combined with the above-described outer post member 1 to a post of such a fence system. The inner post member 2 has a profile part 20, which is also formed in the present case substantially in the form of a U-profile and a U-web 21 and one each from the opposite ends of the U-web 21 at an angle of approximately 90 ° extending U-leg 22 includes. As a holding means for a plurality of Zaunfüllelementen, which below with reference to the Fig. 5 Thus, in the embodiment shown, the inner post member 2 serving also has a substantially rectangular cross-section. The outer cross section of the profile part 20 of the inner post element 2 is in this case to the inner cross section of the hollow section 10 of the outer Post element 1 complementary, so that the profile member 20 can be inserted as a result of the matched cross sections to form a post captive in the hollow section 10 of the outer post member 1. The outer cross section of the profiled part 20 of the inner post element 2 may preferably, for example by a few millimeters, be smaller than the inner cross section of the hollow section 10 of the outer post element 1, so that the first "sucking" are inserted into the latter, but between the post elements. 1 However, no capillary action can develop if moisture should penetrate the soil as a result of improper attachment.

The profile part 20 of the inner post member 2 is provided at least in the region of its U-web 21 with a plurality of through holes 23, which serve to receive a plurality of Zaunfüllelementen 3 (see in particular also the Fig. 5 ). The through holes 23 of the profile part 20 of the inner post member 2 are arranged at the approximately slot-shaped opening 14 of the hollow section 10 of the outer post member 1 side facing when the profile member 20 of the inner post member 2 has been inserted into the hollow section 10 of the outer post member 1, ie In the present case, then the provided with the through holes 23 U-web 21 of the profile part 20 of the inner post member 2 engages behind the slit-shaped opening 14 of the hollow section 10 of the outer post member 1 to form an all-sided closed post (see Fig. 5 ), wherein the passage openings 23 of the profile part 20 at least partially aligned with the slot-shaped opening 14 of the hollow section 10 to the Zaunfüllelemente 3 under engagement both in the slot-shaped opening of the hollow section 10 and in a respective passage opening 23 of the profile part 20th to be able to record. It engages, as I said, provided with the through holes 23 U-web 21 of the profile part 20 of the inner post member 2, the slot-shaped opening 14 of the hollow section 10 of the outer post member 1, while the U-leg 22 of the profile part 20 of the inner post member 2 inside a respective U-leg 12 of the hollow section 10 of the outer post member 1 and are arranged parallel to these. The captive mounting of the inner post member 2 in the outer post member 1 results in the present case in particular by the webs 13 of the hollow section 10 of the outer post member 1, which preserve the profile part 20 of the inner post member 2 from falling out of the hollow section 10.

In the present case, e.g. approximately bar-shaped Zaunfüllelemente 3 should engage with such a depth through the slot-shaped opening 14 and through a respective passage opening 23 into the inside of the two nested post elements 1, 2 formed post that they are not against the slot-shaped opening 14 opposite U- Ridge 11 of the hollow section 10 of the outer post element 1 abut, so that the Zaunfüllelemente 3 - in the extension direction of the same effective - game are stored between two posts and temperature-induced changes in length of Zaunfüllelemente 3 can be easily absorbed so that it does not come to thermal stresses and at the very small bearing surface of the Zaunfüllelemente 3 against the upper edge of each passage opening 23 and virtually no capillary unfolded, so that precipitation does not accumulate here.

The profile part 20 of the inner post element 2 can, for example, from about 1 to 2 mm thick sheet, For example, be made of steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium zinc or the like, with a blank 20a (see Fig. 4a ) of such a sheet, for example, initially, for example by punching, laser cutting, etc., provided with the through holes 23 and then to the profile part 20 (FIG. Fig. 4b ) has been folded. However, of course, also for the inner post member 2 is an endless production, for example by deep drawing, and cutting the produced endless profile part to the desired length of the inner post members 2 conceivable, wherein the through holes 23 may be formed before or subsequently. The Zaunfüllelemente 3, which in the present case have an approximately rectangular cross section, but of course may also have any other shape, for example, can also be made of metal or plastic materials and in particular made of wood materials, as their cutting edge protected from moisture penetrating inside of the two nested posts elements 1, 2 formed post is added (see again Fig. 5 ).

As further, in particular the Fig. 2 to 2c . 4c and 5 can be seen, the profile part 20 of the inner post member 2 further at its one - in the erected state of the post top - end extending parallel to its cross-section and this completely spanning cover plate 24, which in particular made in one piece with the profile part 20, for example can be welded with this. The cover plate 24 in this case has a projection with respect to the outer cross section of the profile part 20 of the inner post member 2 radially outward, ie the cover plate 24 is at least slightly larger than the outer cross section of the profile part 20. The size of the cover plate 24 corresponds in particular at least - or preferably exactly - the outer cross section of the hollow section 10 of the outer post member 1, so that the cover plate 24, when the profile part 20 of the inner post member 2 has been inserted into the hollow section 10 of the outer post member 1 (see. Fig. 5 ), on the upper end face of the hollow section 10 of the outer post element 1 comes to rest and closes the upper end face of the post formed by the two post elements 1, 2. If the length of the profiled part 20 of the inner post element 2 is chosen to be at least slightly shorter than the length of the hollow section 10 of the outer post element 1, the profile part 20 of the inner post element 2 can be abutted against the upper end face of the hollow section 10 of the cover plate 24 define outer post element 1 hanging on the latter, so that on the one hand the through holes 23 of all, formed from the two post elements 1, 2 posts of a fence system according to the invention automatically to the desired - constant - height level are arranged, on the other hand, due to the weight of both the inner post elements 2 and the fence filling elements 3 mounted in their passage openings 23 ensure perfect moisture-tightness of the cover plate 24 of the profile element 20 of the inner post element 2 abutting against the hollow profile 10 of the outer post element 1.

Further, in particular from the Fig. 2 to 2c . 4c and 5 shows, the post according to the invention in particular also offers the possibility of an opaque fence by the Zaunfüllelemente 3 partially overlap each other with their sides facing each other, as the Fig. 5 can be seen. In the embodiment shown, it is provided for this purpose that the passage openings 23 of the profile part 20 of the inner post element 2 in two parallel, side by side in the longitudinal direction of the profile part 20 extending rows are arranged, wherein the through holes 23 are arranged offset from one another such that the mutually facing portions of each adjacent through holes 23 of the two rows partially - here in the Fig. 4b provided with the reference numeral A - overlap distance.

While the cross section of a respective passage opening 23 of the profile part 20 of the inner post member 2 can of course be adapted more or less precisely to the outer cross section of a respective Zaunfüllelementes 3, this applies in the present embodiment, only for - in the erected state of the fence system - vertical height of the through holes 23. In order to facilitate the insertion of the Zaunfüllelemente 3 in a respective through hole 23 on the occasion of the erection of the fence - the horizontal width of the through holes 23 - in the erected state of the fence system, however, in the present case significantly larger than the width of the Zaunfüllelemente 3, wherein the passage openings 23 in particular extend laterally beyond the U-web 21 of the profile part 20 of the inner post element 2 up to the U-webs 22 (see Fig. 2 to 2c and in particular the Fig. 4b and 4c ). How out Fig. 5 As can be seen, therefore correspond to the cross-sectional portions of the through holes 23 of the profile part 20 of the inner post member 2, which are in its inserted into the hollow section 10 of the outer post member 1 state with the slot-shaped opening 14 of the hollow section 10 of the outer post member 1, substantially the cross section of the herein introduced Zaunfüllelemente 3, while the laterally outwardly to the U-webs 22 of the profile part 20 of the inner post member 2 extending Cross-sectional portions of the through holes 23 are covered by the webs 13 and partially also by the U-legs 12 of the hollow section 10 of the outer post member 1, so that the free end of the webs 13, the through holes 23 each bounded.

On the hollow profile 1 of the outer post member 1, moreover, a support plate 16, for example by means of welding or the like, be attached to facilitate the anchoring of a respective outer post member 1 on the ground. Like from the Fig. 6a to 6g As can be seen, the support plate 16 may have different, adapted to the particular structural conditions forms and with fastening means 17, such as in the form of holes, be equipped. Furthermore, the support plate 17 can be fixed thereto in a relative arrangement with respect to the respective structural conditions with respect to the hollow profile (s) 10 of the outer post element (s) 1. Like that Fig. 6c, 6d . 6f and 6g can also be seen, two or more hollow sections 10 outer post members 1 can be attached to a common support plate 16 and / or each other, the latter can be done for example by welding the hollow sections 10, which then a post with two (or more, not shown) form slot-shaped openings, which can each be provided with a profile part 20 of an inner post member 2 (in the Fig. 6a to 6g not shown). Alternatively, a plurality of hollow sections 10 of outer post elements 1 of course, for example, by means of engaging in their fastening means 15 in the form of holes screws to each other, as in the Fig. 6c, 6d . 6f and 6g is indicated by the reference numeral 4, but in particular may be useful if the hollow sections 10 of the outer Post elements 1 only to each other - ie not in addition to a common support plate - to be attached (see Fig. 7 ). While in the Fig. 6c and 6d each two outer post members 1, for example, at the facing U-webs 11 of their hollow sections 10 are directly connected together (the slot-shaped openings 14 thus have in opposite directions) to form a suitable for a linearly extending fence posts are in the Fig. 6f and 6g each two outer post elements 1 indirectly - here on the one hand by means of a closed (or open, not shown) square tube 5 ( Fig. 6f ), on the other hand by means of an open (or also closed, not shown) angle piece 6 (FIG. Fig. 6g ) - as it may be indicated, for example, when the fence makes a bend of 90 ° ( Fig. 6f ) or at any other angle ( Fig. 6g ) should have.

The Fig. 7 Finally, again shows a schematic perspective detail view of two via a square tube 5 indirectly to each other fixed hollow sections 10 of outer post elements 1, said arrangement substantially in the Fig. 6f reproduced arrangement corresponds. The hollow sections 10 can in turn be connected to one another at their fastening devices 15, for example by means of screws engaging in their bores, by means of welding or in any other known manner.

Claims (14)

1. Fence system having a plurality of fence-panel elements (3) and posts for retaining the fence-panel elements (3) on the end sides, wherein the posts comprise an outer post element (1), which has a hollow profile (10) with an essentially slot-like opening (14) arranged approximately parallel to its direction of extent, and wherein retaining means which can be pushed in captive fashion into the hollow profile (10) of the outer post elements (1) and support the fence-panel elements (3) that have been introduced into the interior of the hollow profile (10) through the opening (14) of the same are provided, characterized in that the retaining means comprise an inner post element (2), which has a profile part (20) with an outer cross section which at least partially complements the inner cross section of the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1), wherein the profile part (20) of the inner post element (1) has a plurality of through-passage openings (23) which are arranged on that side of said post element which is directed towards the opening (14) of the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1) when the profile part (20) of the inner post element (2) has been pushed into the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1), wherein the through-passage openings (23) of the profile part (20) of the inner post element (2) are at least partially aligned with the opening (14) of the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1) so as to support the fence-panel elements (3), with engagement of the same both through the opening (14) of the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1) and in the through-passage openings (23) of the profile part (20) of the inner post element (2).
2. Fence system according to Claim 1, characterized in that

   - the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1) is configured essentially in the form of a U profile with crosspieces (13) which are arranged at those ends of the U limbs (12) which are located opposite the U crosspiece (11), extend essentially parallel to the U crosspiece (11) and have the opening (14) of the hollow profile (10) extending between them; and

   - the profile part (20) of the inner post element (2) is configured essentially in the form of a U profile in which the through-passage openings (23) extend at least in the region of the U crosspiece (21).
3. Fence system according to Claim 1, characterized in that

   - the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1) is configured essentially in the form of a C profile of which the opening (14) extends between the free ends of the C profile; and

   - the profile part (20) of the inner post element (2) is configured essentially in the form of a C profile in which the through-passage openings (23) extend at least in the central portion located opposite the gap arranged between the free ends of the C profile.
4. Fence system according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the outer cross section of the profile part (20) of the inner post element (2) is slightly smaller than the inner cross section of the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1).
5. Fence system according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the opening (14) of the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1) extends essentially over the entire length of said hollow profile.
6. Fence system according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the through-passage openings (23) of the profile part (20) of the inner post element (2) are arranged essentially

   - in a row in the longitudinal direction of the inner post element (2) and at a distance apart from one another; or

   - in at least two parallel rows in the longitudinal direction of the inner post element (2) and offset in relation to one another, wherein in particular the through-passage openings (23) of adjacent rows partially overlap one another (A).
7. Fence system according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the length of the profile part (20) of the inner post element (2) is at least slightly shorter than the length of the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1), wherein in particular the profile part (20) of the inner post element (2) can be secured in a hanging state on the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1).
8. Fence system according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the profile part (20) of the inner post element (2) has at one of its ends a cover plate (24) extending parallel to its cross section.
9. Fence system according to Claims 7 and 8, characterized in that the cover plate (24) of the profile part (20) of the inner post element (2) has a cross section which corresponds at least, in particular more or less precisely, to the cross section of the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1), wherein the profile part (20) of the inner post element (2) can be secured on the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1) with its cover plate (24) supported at one end thereof, so that it closes the cross section of the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1) on the end side.
10. Fence system according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1) is fastened at one of its ends on a supporting plate (16).
11. Fence system according to one of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1) and/or the supporting plate (16) thereof are/is provided with fastening devices (15; 17), such as bores or the like.
12. Fence system according to one of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that at least that cross-sectional portion' of the through-passage openings (23) of the profile part (20) of the inner post element (2) which, in the state in which it is pushed into the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1), is aligned with the opening (14) of the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1) has a cross section corresponding approximately to the cross section of the fence-panel elements (3) or slightly exceeds said cross section.
13. Fence system according to one of Claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the length of the fence-panel elements (3) is smaller than the distance between those sides of two fence-panel-element-supporting hollow profiles (10) of the outer post element (1) which are located opposite a respective opening (14), but is greater than the distance between the through-passage openings (23) of the profile parts (20) of the inner post elements (2) that have been pushed into said hollow profiles (10) of the outer post elements (1), so that the fence-panel elements (3) are mounted between two posts with play along their direction of extent.
14. Post, in particular for a fence system according to one of Claims 1 to 13, wherein the post comprises an outer post element (1), which has a hollow profile (10) with an essentially slot-like opening (14) arranged approximately parallel to its direction of extent, and wherein retaining means which can be pushed in captive fashion into the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1) and are designed for supporting fence-panel elements (3) that have been introduced into the interior of the hollow profile (10) through the opening (14) of the same are provided, characterized in that the retaining means comprise an inner post element (2), which has a profile part (20) with an outer cross section which at least partially complements the inner cross section of the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1), wherein the profile part (20) of the inner post element (2) has a plurality of through-passage openings (23) which are arranged on that side of said post element which is directed towards the opening (14) of the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1) when the profile part (20) of the inner post element (2) has been pushed into the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1), wherein the through-passage openings (23) of the profile part (20) of the inner post element (2) are at least partially aligned with the opening (14) of the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1), so that the through-passage openings (14) of the profile part (20) of the inner post element (2) are designed for supporting fence-panel elements (3), with engagement of the same both through the opening (14) of the hollow profile (10) of the outer post element (1) and in the through-passage openings (23) of the profile part (20) of the inner post element (2).

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