GB2247475A - Wind resistant panel - Google Patents

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GB2247475A
GB2247475A GB9019109A GB9019109A GB2247475A GB 2247475 A GB2247475 A GB 2247475A GB 9019109 A GB9019109 A GB 9019109A GB 9019109 A GB9019109 A GB 9019109A GB 2247475 A GB2247475 A GB 2247475A
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B11/00—Means for allowing passage through fences, barriers or the like, e.g. stiles
    • E06B11/02—Gates; Doors
    • 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
    • E01F7/00—Devices affording protection against snow, sand drifts, side-wind effects, snowslides, avalanches or falling rocks; Anti-dazzle arrangements ; Sight-screens for roads, e.g. to mask accident site
    • E01F7/02—Snow fences or similar devices, e.g. devices affording protection against sand drifts or side-wind effects
    • E01F7/025—Devices specially adapted for protecting against wind, e.g. screens, deflectors or attenuators at tunnel or lock entrances
    • 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
    • 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
    • E04H17/1445—Fences with pivotable slats for reduced wind resistance or for adjusting visibility
    • 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
    • E04H17/1447—Details of connections between rails and posts
    • E04H17/1452—Details of connections between rails and posts the ends of the rails are fixed on the lateral sides of the posts
    • 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
    • E04H17/1447—Details of connections between rails and posts
    • E04H17/1482—Details of connections between rails and posts the rails being attached to the tops of the posts
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B7/00—Special arrangements or measures in connection with doors or windows
    • E06B7/02—Special arrangements or measures in connection with doors or windows for providing ventilation, e.g. through double windows; Arrangement of ventilation roses
    • E06B7/08—Louvre doors, windows or grilles
    • E06B7/084—Louvre doors, windows or grilles with rotatable lamellae

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Abstract

A wind resistant panel consisting of a frame comprising uprights 10 and 11 joined by cross members 12 and 13 which are drilled to receive bolts 14 and dowels 15 respectively which act as pivots for vertical slats 16 which overlap at 17, and a retaining bar 18 has castellations 19 and is positioned by locking bar retainers 19A to hold the slats in their closed position, but when the slats are opened. manually. mechanically or automatically, the bar 18 may be placed over the slats so that the castellations engage the slats and hold them in their open positions. <IMAGE>

Description

WIND RESISTANT PANEL This invention relates to a wind resistant panel and in particular to a fe#nce panel or a gate or door panel or a partition comprising a plurality of slats mounted in or on a frame.
Such panels are used particularly for fencing and are subject to being blown over or damaged when high wind forces arise.
Standard garden fencing which comprises vertical or horizontal slats fixed to a frame is particularly subject to the problem of high winds. The problem is acute in coastal areas and in mountainous areas but freak gales, typhoons etc. can cause disastrous damage to such fencing in any area of the country.
An object of the invention is to provide a wind resistant panel which is adapted to stand up to wind forces greatly in excess of those which damage conventional fences and similar panels.
According to the present invention, a wind resistant panel, such as a fence, gate, door or partition panel, comprises a plurality of slats which are pivoted at their ends to a frame so that in their closed positions they form a substantially opaque panel and in their open positions they allow passage of wind through the panel from one side to the other without damage to the panel.
Preferably the slats are vertically arranged in the framework and pivoted at their top and bottom ends. Preferably there is a locking bar and the locking bar may be arranged to rest in retainers attached to the fence panel so as to keep the slats in their closed position, but be removable and replaceable on the slats themselves to retain the slats in their angled open positions. For this purpose the locking bar is preferably provided with castellations spaced so that the castellations fit over the slats when they are in their open positions thus holding each individual slat in its open position.
If desired,means may be provided to mechanically interconnect the slats so that they may be simultaneously opened from the side or top of the frame.
Alternatively pressure-responsive means may be provided so that the slats automatically open when the wind force exceeds a predetermined level.
The slats may be arranged to overlap at their vertical edges or they may be close fitting.
In the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 is a front elevation of a wind resistant fencing panel embodying the invention; Figure 2 is a top elevation of the same panel, in each case the slats being in their closed positions; Figure 3 is a side elevation of the panel with the slats in their closed positionjund Figures 4, 5 and 6 are corresponding elevations of the same fencing panel with the slats in their open positions.
In Figure 1 is shown a frame consisting of uprights 10 and 11 which may be of 3 inch x 3 inch treated timbers and cross members 12 and 13 which may be of 3 inch x 2 inch treated timbers.
The cross members 12 and 13 are drilled to receive bolts 14 and dowels 15 respectively which act as pivots for vertical slats or fins 16 which overlap at 17.
The bolt heads, when in position, may have weatherproof PVC caps over them and may be sealed with silicone sealant.
The holes at the top and bottom may be filled with waterproof grease before the respective bolts and dowels are inserted.
The construction includes a retaining bar 18 which has castellations 19 and is held in place, when the slats are in their closed position as shown in Figure 1, by locking bar retainers l9cb, When the locking or retaining bar 13 is removed the slats may be moved round to an open position as illustrated in Figures 4, 5 and 6. To retain the slats in their open position the locking bar may be placed over the top ends of the slats as illustrated in Figure 4 with the castellations 19 engaging the ends of each of the slats so as to retain each slat individually in its open position. The angles of the slats may be varied as required from fully open to fully closed.By placing the slats at say 450 angle they still provide some degree of privacy but at the same time have the advantage of opening up the fence to allow the wind to pass through it and thus preventing wind damaging the fence or blowing it over.
Although illustrated in this instance in connection with a fence panel, the same principle may be applied to a door panel or a gate panel or a partition, for example.
The slats are shown in their vertical positions in the drawings because this seems to be the most practical arrangement since it enables individual slats to be removed and replaced in the event of breakage. Alternatively, if required, for aesthetic appearance, the slats may be arranged horizontally and pivoted at their ends into the uprights 10 and 11. Allowance may be made for expansion both of the fins and the frame itself by leaving suitable clearances.
The fins may be opened manually as shown or mechanically via rods and levers or electrically via rods, motors and a switch.
By linking the motor to a wind direction detector the fins could be made to open to a degree to suit wind direction.
The fins themselves can be made of any rigid material, not necessarily from wood, for example UPVC.
As the fence is reversible two colours can be used, one colour on each face, so as to present a different appearance when the slats are turned through substantially 1800.
The slats could also be arranged to carry information and reverse to provide different information.
The hole centres in the fins can be offset for forward or rear movement.

Claims (11)

1. A wind resistant panel for use as a fence panel, gate, door or partition panel comprising a plurality of slats which are pivoted at their ends to a frame so that in their closed positions they form a substantially opaque panel and in their open positions they allow passage of wind through the panel from one side to the other without damage to the panel.
2. A wind resistant panel according to claim 1 and in which the slats are vertically arranged in the frame and pivoted at their top and bottom ends.
3. A wind resistant panel according to claim 1 and in which the slats are horizontally arranged in the frame and pivoted at each side.
4. A wind resistant panel according to any of claims 1 to 3 and in which a locking bar is provided, the locking bar being arranged to rest in retainers attached to the fence panel so as to keep the slats in their closed position.
5. A wind resistant panel according to claim 4 and in which the locking bar is removable and can be replaced on the slats themselves when the slats are open so as to retain the slats in their angled open positions.
6. A wind resistant panel according to claim 5 and in which the locking bar is provided with castellations spaced so that the castellations fit over the slats when they are in their open positions thus holding each individual slat in its open position.
7. A wind resistant panel according to any preceding claim and in which means are provided to mechanically interconnect the slats so that they may be simultaneously opened from the side or top of the frame.
8. A wind resistant panel according to any preceding claim in which pressure responsive means are provided so that the slats are opened automatically when the wind force exceeds a predetermined level.
9. A wind resistant panel according to any preceding claim and in which the slats are arranged to overlap at their vertical edges, if the slats are arranged vertically, or at their horizontal edges, if the slats are arranged horizontally, so that they may be close fitting.
10. A fence comprising a series of wind resistant panels according to any preceding claim.
11. A wind resistant panel substantially as hereinbefore particularly described and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
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GB2252341A (en) * 1991-01-21 1992-08-05 Colin Aloysius Seymour Storm fence
GB2258476A (en) * 1991-08-06 1993-02-10 Trevor Keith Byford A fence panel
GB2434383A (en) * 2006-01-20 2007-07-25 Branko Richard Babic Wind - resistant timber lap fencing
WO2011080516A1 (en) * 2009-12-30 2011-07-07 Brian Malcolm Wilkins Security screen
CN104018439A (en) * 2014-06-23 2014-09-03 中南大学 Windshield for road traffic
CN104711934A (en) * 2015-01-21 2015-06-17 同济大学 Viaduct crosswind-prevention metal net
FR3017648A1 (en) * 2014-02-14 2015-08-21 Dirickx Groupe PORTABLE MEANS FOR MOBILE SHUTTERING BETWEEN A SHUTTER POSITION AND AN OPENING POSITION
GB2524548A (en) * 2014-03-26 2015-09-30 Johnathon Graham Thomas Gosden Wind proof fence
CN104988855A (en) * 2015-06-17 2015-10-21 成都科创佳思科技有限公司 Road warning windbreak
FR3114341A1 (en) * 2020-09-22 2022-03-25 Sabine Fittipaldi SWING GATES WITH PIVOTING BLADES

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EP0274884A1 (en) * 1986-12-18 1988-07-20 G. Maunsell &amp; Partners A windshield for an exposed structure

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EP0274884A1 (en) * 1986-12-18 1988-07-20 G. Maunsell &amp; Partners A windshield for an exposed structure

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GB2252341B (en) * 1991-01-21 1994-11-30 Colin Aloysius Seymour Stormfence
GB2252341A (en) * 1991-01-21 1992-08-05 Colin Aloysius Seymour Storm fence
GB2258476A (en) * 1991-08-06 1993-02-10 Trevor Keith Byford A fence panel
GB2258476B (en) * 1991-08-06 1995-09-13 Trevor Keith Byford A fence panel
GB2434383A (en) * 2006-01-20 2007-07-25 Branko Richard Babic Wind - resistant timber lap fencing
GB2434383B (en) * 2006-01-20 2008-07-09 Branko Richard Babic Windproof larch lap fencing
US9080371B2 (en) 2009-12-30 2015-07-14 Brian Malcolm Wilkins Security screen
WO2011080516A1 (en) * 2009-12-30 2011-07-07 Brian Malcolm Wilkins Security screen
GB2489876A (en) * 2009-12-30 2012-10-10 Brian Malcolm Wilkins Security screen
GB2489876B (en) * 2009-12-30 2014-09-17 Brian Malcolm Wilkins Security screen
FR3017648A1 (en) * 2014-02-14 2015-08-21 Dirickx Groupe PORTABLE MEANS FOR MOBILE SHUTTERING BETWEEN A SHUTTER POSITION AND AN OPENING POSITION
GB2524548A (en) * 2014-03-26 2015-09-30 Johnathon Graham Thomas Gosden Wind proof fence
CN104018439A (en) * 2014-06-23 2014-09-03 中南大学 Windshield for road traffic
CN104711934A (en) * 2015-01-21 2015-06-17 同济大学 Viaduct crosswind-prevention metal net
CN104711934B (en) * 2015-01-21 2017-05-24 同济大学 Viaduct crosswind-prevention metal net
CN104988855A (en) * 2015-06-17 2015-10-21 成都科创佳思科技有限公司 Road warning windbreak
FR3114341A1 (en) * 2020-09-22 2022-03-25 Sabine Fittipaldi SWING GATES WITH PIVOTING BLADES

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