GB2310441A - A railing system - Google Patents
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
- E04H17/00—Fencing, e.g. fences, enclosures, corrals
- E04H17/14—Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts
- E04H17/1413—Post-and-rail fences, e.g. without vertical cross-members
- E04H17/1447—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
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
- E04H17/00—Fencing, e.g. fences, enclosures, corrals
- E04H17/14—Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts
- E04H17/16—Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts using prefabricated panel-like elements, e.g. wired frames
- E04H17/17—Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts using prefabricated panel-like elements, e.g. wired frames brackets for the connection between panels and posts
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
- E04H17/00—Fencing, e.g. fences, enclosures, corrals
- E04H17/14—Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts
- E04H17/1413—Post-and-rail fences, e.g. without vertical cross-members
- E04H17/1417—Post-and-rail fences, e.g. without vertical cross-members with vertical cross-members
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
- E04H17/00—Fencing, e.g. fences, enclosures, corrals
- E04H17/14—Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts
- E04H17/1413—Post-and-rail fences, e.g. without vertical cross-members
- E04H17/1447—Details of connections between rails and posts
Abstract
A railing system (2) comprising a plurality of railing panels (4) secured to a plurality of railing posts (6), the railing system (2) being such that it is constructed for affording adjustment during assembly, for example using top and bottom fixed adaptor brackets (10) and top and bottom adjustable adaptor brackets (12).
Description
A RAILING SYSTEM
This invention relates to a railing system.
Railing systems are well known but problems often occur in satisfactorily installing them on sloping or uneven ground and/or in keeping parallel to the edge of a zig-zagging pavement.
It is an aim of the present invention to provide a railing system which obviates or reduces the problems associated with installing known railing systems.
Accordingly, in one non-limiting embodiment of the present invention there is provided a railing system comprising a plurality of railing panels secured to a plurality of railing posts, the railing system being such that it is constructed for affording adjustment during assembly.
Because the railing system of the present invention can be adjusted during assembly, it can be adjusted to cater for sloping or uneven ground, with the result that the assembled railing system is able to be symmetrically installed with secure fixing of the railing panels to the railing posts, and also with secure fixing of the railing posts into the ground.
The railing system of the present invention is also easily able to negotiate curves and bends in paths, for example on zig-zagging pavements.
In a first embodiment of the invention, the railing system is one in which the railing panels are fixed at one of their ends to a railing post via top and bottom fixed adaptor brackets which are fixed to the railing post prior to site assembly of the railing system, and in which the railing panels are fixed at their other ends to a railing post via top and bottom adjustable adaptor brackets which are fixed to the railing post during site assembly and which are adjustable in position on the post prior to being fixed in position. The adjustable adaptor brackets may thus be provided at any suitable height on the railing post to ensure that the railing panels are horizontally mounted. The adjustable adaptor brackets may also be provided at any angular disposition around the railing posts if the railing system is to bend or curve instead of being straight.
The fixed adaptor brackets are preferably welded to the railing posts. Other means of fixing the fixed adaptor brackets to the railing posts may however be employed, for example bo'ts or screws.
The adjustable adaptor brackets are preferably each secured by a nut and bolt to the railing posts.
The railing system may then be one in which the nut is a captive nut in an expandible sleeve, in which the railing posts are hollow, and in which the captive nut and the expandible sleeve are located inside the railing posts through a hole drilled during site assembly. On tightening of the bolt, the expandible sleeve expands inside the railing post to provide a secure fixing.
In the first embodiment of the invention, the railing system may be one in which the fixed adaptor brackets and the adjustable adaptor brackets are n-shaped, and in which the railing panels are bolted to the fixed adaptor brackets and the adjustable adaptor brackets by nuts and bolts.
In a second embodiment of the invention, the railing system is one in which the railing panels are fixed at both of their ends to the railing posts via top and bottom adjustable adaptor brackets which are fixed to the railing posts during site assembly and which are adjustable in position on the railing posts prior to being fixed in position.
In the second embodiment of the invention, the adjustable adaptor brackets are preferably fixed to the railing posts by self-drilling self-tapping screws. The railing posts will usually be hollow and there will usually be two of the self-drilling selftapping screws for each railing post.
In the second embodiment of the invention, the railing system may be one in which the adjustable adaptor brackets are ring-shaped with a central aperture for receiving an end of a horizontal railing member forming part of the railing panel, and in which the end of the horizontal railing member is secured in position in the adjustable adaptor bracket by a screw which passes through the adjustable adaptor bracket and engages the horizontal railing member.
In all embodiments of the invention, the railing posts may be adjustable where they are locateable in the ground. Preferably the railing posts are provided with a ground-engaging collar which provides the adjustability. Also preferably, the groundengaging collar has a hole for keying purposes, for example for keying to concrete.
The railing panels are preferably open frame panels. The railing panels may thus comprises a top horizontal railing member, a bottom horizontal railing member, and vertical spaced-apart bars extending between the top horizontal railing member and the bottom horizontal railing member. Generally, the railing panels can be of any suitable and appropriate shape. The railing panels and the railing posts will usually be made from materials currently used for making existing railing posts and railing panels, for example cast iron, aluminium and steel.
The railing posts are preferably of circular cross section but they may be of any suitable and appropriate cross sectional shapes. The railing posts will also usually be hollow but they may be solid if desired. Where the railing posts are hollow, they may include end caps for closing off the top ends of the railing posts.
Embodiments of the invention will now be described solely by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 shows a first railing system mounted on a sloping pavement;
Figure 2 is an exploded view of part of the railing system shown in Figure 1;
Figure 3 illustrates how a railing panel is connected to railing posts in the railing system shown in Figure 1;
Figures 4, 5 and 6 are side sectional, end and top views of an adjustable adaptor bracket as used in the railing system shown in Figure 1;
Figure 7 is a side view of a second railing system installed on a sloping pavement;
Figure 8 is a top view of the railing system as shown in Figure 7;
Figure 9 is a side sectional view illustrating how a railing panel is secured to a railing post using an adjustable adaptor bracket;;
Figure 10 is a cross sectional view showing how the adjustable adaptor bracket shown in Figure 9 is secured to the railing post; and
Figure 11 is an exploded view of various parts of the railing system shown in Figure 7 and illustrates how the various parts fit together.
Referring to Figures 1 - 6, there is shown a railing system 2 comprising a plurality of railing panels 4 secured to a plurality of railing posts 6.
The railing system 2 is such that it is constructed for affording adjustment during assembly so that the railing system 2 is able to be mounted on a sloping pavement 8 with the railing panels 4 being horizontally fixed in position and the railing posts 6 being vertically fixed in position.
The railing system 2 is such that the railing panels 4 are fixed at their right hand end to the railing posts 6 via top and bottom fixed adaptor brackets 10. The fixed adaptor brackets 10 are welded to the railing posts 6 prior to site assembly of the railing system 2. The railing panels 4 are fixed at their left hand ends to the railing posts 6 via top and bottom adjustable adaptor brackets 12. The adjustable adaptor brackets 12 are fixed to the railing posts 6 during site assembly and they are adjustable in position on the railing posts 6 prior to being fixed in position. More specifically, the adjustable adaptor brackets 12 can be adjusted along the length of the railing posts 6 and also around the circumference of the railing posts 6.
As best seen from Figures 2 and 3, the adjustable adaptor brackets 12 are each secured by a nut 14 and bolt 16 to the railing posts 6. The nut 14 is a captive nut in an expandible sleeve 18. The railing posts 6 are hollow and the captive nut 14 and the expandible sleeve 18 are located inside the railing posts 6 through a hole 20 drilled during site assembly. On tightening the bolt 16, the expandible sleeve 18 expands inside the railing posts 6 and thus securely holds the bolt 16 in position, see Figure 3.
As can best be seen from Figure 5, the adjustable adaptor brackets 12 are n-shaped. They have a hole 22 through which the bolt 16 passes for securing the adjustable adaptor bracket 12 to the railing posts 6.
The adjustable adaptor brackets 12 also have a hole 24 for receiving a bolt 26. The bolt 26 passes through the hole 24 and also a hole 28 on horizontal railing members 30 forming part of the railing panels 4. A nut 32 is then tightened on the bolt 26 to secure the railing panels 4 to the adjustable adaptor brackets 12.
The fixed adaptor brackets 10 are shaped the same as the adjustable adaptor brackets 12 except that the fixed adaptor brackets 10 do not have the holes 20.
The horizontal railing members 30 are secured to the fixed adaptor brackets 10 by bolts 26 and nuts 32 as in the case of the adjustable adaptor brackets 12.
The railing posts 6 have bottom portions 34 for being set into concrete underneath the pavement 8.
The railing posts 6 have ground-engaging collars 36 which enable the railing posts 6 to be adjustable where they are located in the pavement 8. This enables the railing posts 6 to be vertically mounted whilst keeping the railing panels 4 horizontally mounted as shown.
Referring now to Figures 7 - 11, there is shown a second railing system 2. Similar parts as in Figures 1 - 6 have been given the same reference numerals for ease of comparison and understanding. As can be seen from Figure 7, the railing panels 4 are of different sizes. Some of the railing panels 4 have a separate horizontal bar 38 which is secured above the railing panels 4.
In Figures 7 - 11, the railing panels 4 and also the bars 38 are fixed at both of their ends to the railing posts 6 via top and bottom adjustable adaptor brackets 40. These adjustable adaptor brackets 40 are fixed to the railing posts 6 during site assembly and they are adjustable in position on the railing posts 6 prior to being fixed in position.
The adjustable adaptor brackets 40 are ringshaped as can best be appreciated from Figures 9 and 10. They are fixed to the railing posts 6 by selfdrilling self-tapping screws 42 as shown in Figure 10, there being two of the screws 42 used for each adjustable adaptor bracket 40. As shown in Figure 9, the adjustable adaptor brackets 40 have a central aperture 44 for receiving an end 46 of the horizontal railing member 30. The end 46 is secured in the central aperture 44 in the adjustable adaptor bracket 40 by a screw 48 which passes through the adjustable adaptor bracket 40 as shown and engages the horizontal railing member 30.
The railing panels 4 shown in Figures 1 - 11 are of an open frame construction with vertical spaced apart bars 50 extending between the top and bottom horizontal railing members 30. The railing posts 6 are hollow and of circular cross section. They are closed by a cap 52 which improves the look of the railing posts 6 and also seals off the interior of the railing posts 6.
The railing systems 2 shown in the drawings can be adjusted during site assembly to accommodate changes in location level and radius, using standard modules formed of the railing panels 4, the railing posts 6 and the various adaptor brackets. The adjustable brackets are able to be attached to any height on the railing posts 6 to suit site gradients, and they can be rotated around the circumference of the railing posts 6 as required.
It is to be appreciated that the embodiments of the invention described above with reference to the accompanying drawings have been given by way of example only and that modifications may be effected.
Thus, for example, instead of welding the fixed adaptor brackets 10 in position, they may be bolted or screwed in position. If desired, the welding, bolting or screwing of the fixed adaptor brackets 10 in position can take place during manufacture or on site.
Claims (17)
1. A railing system comprising a plurality of railing panels secured to a plurality of railing posts, the railing system being such that it is constructed for affording adjustment during assembly.
2. A railing system according to claim 1 in which the railing panels are fixed at one of their ends to a railing post via top and bottom fixed adaptor brackets which are fixed to the railing post prior to site assembly of the railing system, and in which the railing panels are fixed at their other ends to a railing post via top and bottom adjustable adaptor brackets which are fixed to the railing post during site assembly and which are adjustable in position on the railing post prior to being fixed in position.
3. A railing system according to claim 2 in which the fixed adaptor brackets are welded to the railing posts.
4. A railing system according to claim 2 or claim 3 in which the adjustable adaptor brackets are each secured by a nut and bolt to the railing posts.
5. A railing system according to claim 4 in which the nut is a captive nut in an expandible sleeve, in which the railing posts are hollow, and in which the captive nut and the expandible sleeve are located inside the railing posts through a hole drilled during site assembly.
6. A railing system according to any one of the preceding claims in which the fixed adaptor brackets and the adjustable adaptor brackets are n-shaped, and in which the railing panels are bolted to the fixed adaptor brackets and the adjustable adaptor brackets by nuts and bolts.
7. A railing system according to claim 1 in which the railing panels are fixed at both of their ends to railing posts via top and bottom adjustable adaptor brackets which are fixed to the railing posts during site assembly and which are adjustable in position on the railing posts prior to being fixed in position.
8. A railing system according to claim 7 in which the adjustable adaptor brackets are fixed to the railing posts by self-drilling self-tapping screws.
9. A railing system according to claim 8 in which the railing posts are hollow, and in which there are two of the self-drilling self-tapping screws for each railing post.
10. A railing system according to any one of claims 7 - 9 in which the adjustable adaptor brackets are ringshaped with a central aperture for receiving an end of a horizontal railing member forming part of the railing panel, and in which the end of the horizontal railing member is secured in position in the adjustable adaptor bracket by a screw which passes through the adjustable adaptor bracket and engages the horizontal railing member.
11. A railing system according to any one of the preceding claims in which the railing posts are adjustable where they are locateable in the ground.
12. A railing system according to claim 11 in which the railing posts are provided with a ground-engaging collar which provides the adjustability.
13. A railing system according to any one of the preceding claims in which the railing panels are open frame panels.
14. A railing system according to claim 13 in which the railing panels comprise a top horizontal railing member, a bottom horizontal railing member, and vertical spaced-apart bars extending between the top horizontal railing member and the bottom horizontal railing member.
15. A railing system according to any one of the preceding claims in which the railing posts are of hollow circular cross section.
16. A railing system according to claim 15 in which the railing posts include end caps.
17. A railing system substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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| GB9603862A GB2310441B (en) | 1996-02-23 | 1996-02-23 | A railing system |
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| GB9603862A GB2310441B (en) | 1996-02-23 | 1996-02-23 | A railing system |
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| FR2791378A1 (en) * | 1999-03-22 | 2000-09-29 | Rene Bosmy Ets | Frame for outdoor fence has horizontal rails fixed along panels and connected by sleeves with self tapping screws |
| DE20100893U1 (en) * | 2001-01-17 | 2001-06-28 | Cronenberg Ohg J | Device for fastening a railing strut to a post |
| WO2002036905A1 (en) * | 2000-11-01 | 2002-05-10 | In-Q-Bator Limited | Fencing system |
| FR3080877A1 (en) * | 2018-05-07 | 2019-11-08 | C'clot | SYSTEM FOR FIXING A BARREAUDAGE |
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| US4006885A (en) * | 1975-12-05 | 1977-02-08 | Jose Unterberger | Modular fence and hand rail |
| GB2238331A (en) * | 1989-11-24 | 1991-05-29 | James Andrew Paton Mccandlish | Demountable railing panels |
| US4986513A (en) * | 1990-05-07 | 1991-01-22 | Harbor Towne Fence, Inc. | Fence connector assembly |
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| FR2791378A1 (en) * | 1999-03-22 | 2000-09-29 | Rene Bosmy Ets | Frame for outdoor fence has horizontal rails fixed along panels and connected by sleeves with self tapping screws |
| WO2002036905A1 (en) * | 2000-11-01 | 2002-05-10 | In-Q-Bator Limited | Fencing system |
| DE20100893U1 (en) * | 2001-01-17 | 2001-06-28 | Cronenberg Ohg J | Device for fastening a railing strut to a post |
| FR3080877A1 (en) * | 2018-05-07 | 2019-11-08 | C'clot | SYSTEM FOR FIXING A BARREAUDAGE |
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| PE20 | Patent expired after termination of 20 years |
Expiry date: 20160222 |