NZ741595B - Prefabricated fence - Google Patents
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Abstract
prefabricated wire fence (10) of the type that comprises longitudinal strands (15) and regularly spaced transverse pickets (14). The prefabricated wire fence (10) comprises one or more reinforced regions (20) comprising a plurality of transverse pickets (14) inset from an end of the prefabricated wire fence (10). When the fence is installed, a reinforced region (20) may locate adjacent to anchor/end posts in a fence line and may help to absorb, accommodate, resist, etc. possible excess/large forces, stresses and/or strain should it become a convergence point for cattle against the fence line. wire fence (10). When the fence is installed, a reinforced region (20) may locate adjacent to anchor/end posts in a fence line and may help to absorb, accommodate, resist, etc. possible excess/large forces, stresses and/or strain should it become a convergence point for cattle against the fence line.
Description
PREFABRICATED FENCE
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present disclosure relates to fences of the type that are prefabricated.
BACKGROUND ART
Fencing is used in a wide variety of applications; generally for the purpose of
creating a boundary between two areas. Often fences are supported by way of
attachment to a plurality of spaced fence posts.
In some applications, prefabricated fences may be used. Such fences may be
formed of several spaced horizontal line wires that extend for the length of the
fence, and regularly spaced vertical picket wires that extend between the lowest
and highest horizontal wires. The horizontal and vertical wires may be locked
together by wire knots (i.e. that wrap around the wires where they intersect).
Such fences may be referred to as ‘mesh’ or ‘grid’ fences/panels.
It is to be understood that, if any prior art is referred to herein, such reference does
not constitute an admission that the prior art forms a part of the common general
knowledge in the art, in Australia or any other country.
SUMMARY
Disclosed herein is a prefabricated wire fence of the type that comprises spaced
longitudinal strands and regularly spaced transverse pickets, where the spacing of
the longitudinal strands is maintained for the length of the prefabricated wire
fence. In accordance with this disclosure, the prefabricated wire fence is
reinforced at one or more regions, which in some embodiments may be inset from
an end of the prefabricated wire fence. The one or more reinforced regions of the
prefabricated wire fence comprise a plurality of the regularly spaced transverse
pickets.
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A reinforced region can provide a number of benefits to the prefabricated wire
fence. In this regard, in an embodiment where a reinforced region is inset from an
end of the prefabricated wire fence, when the fence is installed, this region may
locate adjacent to anchor/end posts in a fence line (e.g. which may be located at or
adjacent to corners, gates, bends, convergence points, etc. in the fence line). Such
locations can represent a “crush point” at which livestock may converge, in which
case the fence can be subjected to excess/large forces, stresses, strain etc. at this
location. A reinforced region may help to absorb, accommodate, resist, etc. such
excess/large forces, stresses and strain. Similarly, in embodiments where the
reinforced region is located in use adjacent to each fence post, the reinforced
region may both aid in installation and provide additional strength to that region.
In addition, in some embodiments where the reinforced region is inset from an
end of the prefabricated wire fence, it may assist in fence handling during
manufacture (such as during offtake from a fence fabrication machine), as well as
during rolling onto and off fence spools. Further, the reinforced region may assist
in fence handling in the field.
Typically, the one or more reinforced regions may comprise transverse pickets
that are spaced at a closer proximity to one another than the spacing of the
regularly spaced transverse pickets in a remainder of the prefabricated wire fence.
Separate reinforced regions of the prefabricated wire fence may comprise
different sized spacings to other reinforced regions in the same prefabricated wire
fence. When the reinforced region comprises transverse pickets, the automated
machine that manufactures the prefabricated fence may be programmed to provide
an increased density of pickets so as to form the one or more reinforced regions.
In a variation, a reinforced region may be formed by other means, such as by wire
mesh, wire ties, one or more members incorporated into the fence, etc..
In one embodiment, the transverse pickets in the one or more reinforced regions
may be spaced at approximately 2/3 of the regularly spaced transverse pickets in
the prefabricated wire fence remainder. Alternatively, the transverse pickets in the
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one or more reinforced regions may be spaced at approximately 1/2 of the
regularly spaced transverse pickets in the prefabricated wire fence remainder.
Other increased density transverse picket spacings can be employed as appropriate
(e.g. for a particular application in which the prefabricated fence is to be
employed).
In one embodiment of the prefabricated wire fence, the one or more reinforced
regions may extend for greater than 100 inches (~ 2540 mm) in length, for
example, approximately 108 inches (~ 2743 mm) in length. A reinforced region
may comprise transverse pickets spaced at approximately 4 inches (~ 102 mm)
from each other, whereas the regularly spaced transverse pickets in the
prefabricated wire fence remainder maybe spaced at approximately 6 inches (~
152 mm) from each other. Alternatively or additionally, the one or more
reinforced regions may comprise transverse pickets spaced at approximately 12
inches (~ 305 mm), and regularly spaced transverse pickets in the prefabricated
wire fence remainder may be spaced at approximately 18 inches (~ 457 mm). In a
further alternative or addition, the one or more reinforced regions may comprise
transverse pickets spaced at approximately 8 inches (~ 203 mm), and regularly
spaced transverse pickets in the prefabricated wire fence remainder may be spaced
at approximately 12 inches (~ 305 mm).
In another embodiment of the prefabricated wire fence, the one or more reinforced
regions may be approximately 108 inches (~ 2743 mm) in length and may
comprise transverse pickets spaced at approximately 6 inches (~ 152 mm). In this
variation, the regularly spaced transverse pickets in the prefabricated wire fence
remainder maybe spaced at approximately 12 inches (~ 305 mm). Alternatively or
additionally, the one or more reinforced regions may comprise transverse pickets
spaced at approximately 9 inches (~ 229 mm), and regularly spaced transverse
pickets in the prefabricated wire fence remainder may be spaced at approximately
18 inches (~ 457 mm).
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An issue that may arise with prefabricated fences can be that the end of the wire
fencing can be difficult to attach to fence posts or stakes, due to a density of
transverse wire pickets at that end. In an embodiment, a number of transverse
pickets may be omitted between a first reinforced region and a singular transverse
picket located at or in close proximity to the prefabricated wire fence end. For
example, where the first reinforced region commences at approximately 18 inches
(~ 457 mm) from the prefabricated wire fence end, transverse pickets may be
omitted between the end most picket of the reinforced region, and the singular
transverse end picket of the prefabricated wire fence. This omission of pickets can
be advantageous, in that it may allow for the end of the prefabricated wire fence to
be easily fixed to a fence post or stake. Once the end of the prefabricated wire
fence is fixed to the fence post or stake, the reinforced region can then be located
adjacent to the fence post or stake, which as set forth above may be in areas (such
as a corner or nearby a gate, etc.) that are more prone to impact from livestock
contained within/by the fencing.
As set forth above, the prefabricated wire fence may be formed by an automated
prefabricated fence machine that comprises an electrical drive for the delivery of
the picket wires. The automated machine can be capable of being programmed
with a picket pattern so as to form the one or more reinforced regions.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Embodiments will now be described by way of example only, with reference to
the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a front view of an embodiment of a prefabricated wire fence, with the
Figure showing an outside end and an inside end of the prefabricated wire fence in
a separated orientation (whereas in practice these ends would form part of the
same prefabricated wire fence);
Figure 2 is a front view of a variation of the embodiment of the prefabricated
wire fence of Figure 1, showing different picket spacings in a reinforced region;
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Figure 3 is a front view of another variation of the embodiment of the
prefabricated wire fence of Figure 1, again showing different picket spacings in a
reinforced region, and separate reinforced regions being of different sized
spacings;
Figure 4 is a front view of another variation of the embodiment of the
prefabricated wire fence of Figure 1, again showing different picket spacings in a
reinforced region;
Figure 5 is a front view of another variation of the embodiment of the
prefabricated wire fence of Figure 1, again showing separate reinforced regions
being of different sized spacings, and a reinforced region located in use adjacent
to a fence post.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
In the following detailed description, reference is made to accompanying
drawings which form a part of the detailed description. The illustrative
embodiments described in the detailed description, depicted in the drawings and
defined in the claims, are not intended to be limiting. Other embodiments may be
utilised and other changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope
of the subject matter presented. It will be readily understood that the aspects of
the present disclosure, as generally described herein and illustrated in the
drawings can be arranged, substituted, combined, separated and designed in a
wide variety of different configurations, all of which are contemplated in this
disclosure.
In Figure 1, a front view of a prefabricated wire fence (10) is shown. The fence
(10) is of the type that comprises longitudinal wire strands (15) and regularly
spaced transverse wire pickets (14), at both the inside and outside ends of the
fencing. The wire for the strands and pickets can comprise standard fencing wire
of a steel material that may be galvanised, coated, etc..
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In the embodiment of Figure 1 the prefabricated wire fence (10) at each of the
outside end and the inside end comprises an attachment region (12). The
attachment region (12), in each case, comprises the region of the prefabricated
wire fence (10) that is nearest to each end of the fence. Each attachment region
(12) contains only a singular transverse picket (18) that is located close to (e.g.
slightly in set from) the end of the prefabricated wire fence (10). The remainder of
the attachment region comprises only the longitudinal strands (15) (i.e. no
transverse pickets) and extends for approximately 18 inches (~ 457 mm).
The prefabricated wire fence (10) further comprises a first reinforced region (20)
which borders the attachment region (12). The reinforced region (20) comprises a
higher density (greater number of more closely spaced) transverse pickets (14)
than a remainder (30) of the prefabricated wire fence (10).
Ina variation of the prefabricated wire fence such as in Figures 3 and 5, one or
more reinforced regions (20) of the prefabricated wire fence may comprise
different sized spacings between transverse pickets (14) than in other reinforced
regions (20) in the same prefabricated wire fence (10).
In a preferred variation, the first of the one or more reinforced regions (20) is inset
from each of the outside end and the inside end by the attachment region (12). In
practice, when the fence is installed, the attachment region (12) can be secured to
an anchor or end post in a fence line, and the one or more reinforced regions (20)
can then locate adjacent to this anchor or end post. Such an anchor or end post
may, in turn, be located at or adjacent to a corner, gate, bend, convergence point,
etc. in the fence line. Each of these locations can, in practice, represent a “crush
point”, being a region at which livestock can converge during movement. When
this happens, the fence at that location can be subjected to excess/large forces,
stresses, strain etc. at this location. The one or more reinforced regions (20) can
function to absorb, accommodate, resist, etc. such forces, stresses and strains.
Similarly, in another variation such as shown in Figure 5, one or more additional
reinforced regions (22) may be manufactured into the prefabricated fence (10) so
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as to locate adjacently to each fence post (19) when in use. Each of the one or
more reinforced regions (22) may comprise two separate reinforced regions (17)
that locate on either side of the post (19). The two separate reinforced regions (17)
typically do not have a transverse picket (16) located in between them such that
the longitudinal wire strands (15) are able to locate in close proximity to the post
(19). In other words, typically the transverse picket (16) is removed.
The first reinforced region (20) is also located such that it can assist in fence
handling. For example, during fence manufacture, such as when the prefabricated
fence is being taken off a fence fabrication machine, a reinforced region (20) can
tend to stiffen and hold together the fence at that end. The one or more reinforced
regions (20) can also assist with rolling of the fence onto and off fence spools (i.e.
the spools on which the fence is stored, transported, and removed from during use
in the field) stop. Further, the one or more reinforced regions (20) can assist with
fence handling in the field.
In the fence variation of Figure 2, the transverse pickets (14) in the one or more
reinforced regions (20) are spaced at approximately 2/3 of the regularly spaced
transverse pickets in the prefabricated wire fence remainder (30).
In the embodiment of Figure 2, the one or more reinforced regions (20) are
approximately 108 inches (~ 2743 mm) in length and comprise transverse pickets
(14) spaced at approximately 4 inches (~ 102 mm). In the embodiment of Figure
2, the regularly spaced transverse pickets (14) in the prefabricated wire fence
remainder (30) are spaced at approximately 6 inches (~ 152 mm).
In the variation of Figure 3, the one or more reinforced regions (20) are
approximately 108 inches (~ 2743 mm) in length and comprise transverse pickets
(14) spaced at approximately 12 inches (~ 305 mm). In the variation of Figure 2,
the regularly spaced transverse pickets (14) in the prefabricated wire fence
remainder (30) are spaced at approximately 18 inches (~ 457 mm).
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In the fence variation of Figure 4, the transverse pickets (14) in the one or more
reinforced regions (20) are spaced at approximately 1/2 of the regularly spaced
transverse pickets in the prefabricated wire fence remainder (30). More
particularly, in Figure 4, the one or more reinforced regions (20) are
approximately 108 inches (~ 2743 mm) in length and comprise transverse pickets
(14) spaced at approximately 6 inches (~ 152 mm). In the variation of Figure 3,
the regularly spaced transverse pickets (14) in the prefabricated wire fence
remainder (30) are spaced at approximately 12 inches (~ 305 mm).
In use, an automated fencing machine can be used to manufacture the
prefabricated fence (10). Such machines tend to be programmable, whereby the
machine can be programmed to provide an increased density of pickets so as to
form the one or more reinforced regions (20). For example, the machine can be
programmed to locate the one or more reinforced regions (20) at any given
distance from a given end of the fence, the number of transverse pickets (14) in
the reinforced region (20) can be programmed, the spacing of those transverse
pickets (14) can be programmed, and this may or may not be relative to the picket
spacings in a remainder of the fence, etc.. In a specific variation the first
reinforced region (20) commences at approximately 18 inches (~ 457 mm) from
the prefabricated wire fence (10) end.
Whilst specific embodiments and variations of the prefabricated fence have been
described, it should be appreciated that the fence can be embodied in many other
forms.
For example, and as set forth above, the reinforced region can be formed by other
means, such as by wire mesh (e.g. integrated into the fence), wire ties can be
added to the fence adjacent to its end, one or more members can be incorporated
(e.g. tied or otherwise fastened) into the fence, etc..
For example, whilst 2/3 ratios of 4”/6” (~ 102 mm/~ 152 mm) and 12”/18” (~ 305
mm/~ 457 mm) have been described, other possible variations include e.g. 8”/12”
(~ 203 mm/~ 305 mm), etc.. In addition, whilst a 1/2 ratio of 6”/12” (~ 152 mm/~
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305 mm) has been described, other possible variations include e.g. 9”/18” (~ 229
mm /~ 457 mm), 3”/6” (~ 76 mm /~ 152 mm), 4”/8” (~ 102 mm /~ 203 mm),
8”/16” (~ 203 mm/~ 406 mm), etc.. These different possibilities can be
programmed into the fence fabrication machine, and different variations can be
made within the constraints of that machine.
In the claims which follow and in the preceding description of the prefabricated
fence, except where the context requires otherwise due to express language or
necessary implication, the word “comprise” or variations such as “comprises” or
“comprising” is used in an inclusive sense, i.e. to specify the presence of the
stated features but not to preclude the presence or addition of further features in
various embodiments of the prefabricated fence.
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Claims (1)
1. A prefabricated wire fence of the type that comprises spaced longitudinal strands and regularly spaced transverse pickets, the spacing of the longitudinal strands maintained for the length of the prefabricated wire fence, wherein the 5 prefabricated wire fence comprises one or more reinforced regions inset from an end of the prefabricated wire fence such that the one or more reinforced regions of the prefabricated wire fence comprises a plurality of the regularly spaced transverse pickets. A prefabricated wire fence according to claim 1, wherein the one or more 10 reinforced regions each comprise transverse pickets spaced at a closer proximity to one another than the spacing of the regularly spaced transverse pickets in a remainder of the prefabricated wire fence. A prefabricated wire fence according to claim 2, wherein the transverse pickets in the reinforced region are spaced at approximately
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