WO2012068593A2 - Fence and method for erecting a fence - Google Patents

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WO2012068593A2
WO2012068593A2 PCT/ZA2011/000089 ZA2011000089W WO2012068593A2 WO 2012068593 A2 WO2012068593 A2 WO 2012068593A2 ZA 2011000089 W ZA2011000089 W ZA 2011000089W WO 2012068593 A2 WO2012068593 A2 WO 2012068593A2
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Geoffrey Edward Greyling
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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
    • E04H17/18—Corrals, i.e. easily transportable or demountable enclosures
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H11/00—Defence installations; Defence devices
    • F41H11/08—Barbed-wire obstacles; Barricades; Stanchions; Tank traps; Vehicle-impeding devices; Caltrops

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  • This invention relates to a fence. More particularly, this invention relates to a fence for preventing access of a person into a specific area in the context of non-permanent installations. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for erecting a fence.
  • fences or barriers provide an effective measure for preventing entry into premises or into a specific area. For example, unsolicited entry is discouraged by erecting a barrier in the outer periphery. While permanently installed fences or barriers usually allow an effective measure for preventing entry, it is to be noted that temporarily erected fences often exhibit lower safety standards.
  • Prior art crowd control barriers are fabricated from interlocking panels of steel, which are fixed to the ground level either by means of supporting stands or by engaging poles of the fence into concrete blocks.
  • kit-of-parts being erectable as a fence, which overcomes, at least partly, the disadvantages associated with existing prior art solutions.
  • kit- of-parts being erectable as a fence which is both novel and involves an inventive step.
  • a fence comprising at least a first elongated member, a second elongated member, and a third elongated member, wherein the first elongated member is pivotally connected to the second elongated member, the second elongated member is pivotally connected to the third elongated member and the third elongated member is releasably connected to the first elongated member such that a substantially triangular shaped support structure for erecting the fence is formed.
  • the second elongated member may be adapted to face a ground level or surface on which the fence is erectable.
  • the first elongated member may be attached to a barrier member.
  • the barrier member may include a mesh, a plurality of wires or slats, a grill, or the like.
  • the third elongated member may be attached to a further barrier member.
  • the further barrier member may include a mesh, a plurality of wires or slats, a grill, or the like.
  • the pivotal connection between the first elongated member and the second elongated member may be formed through a screw, a bolt or a joint being placed in corresponding apertures of the first elongated member and the second elongated member.
  • the pivotal connection between the second elongated member and the third elongated member may be formed through a screw, a bolt or a joint being placed in corresponding apertures of the second elongated member and the third elongated member.
  • the releasable connection between the third elongated member and the first elongated member may be formed through a screw, a bolt or a joint being placed in a corresponding aperture of the third elongated member and a respective one of a plurality of apertures of the first elongated member.
  • the plurality of apertures of the first elongated member may be evenly spaced.
  • the releasable connection between the third elongated member and the first elongated member may be formed using a clamp connecting the third elongated member to the first elongated member.
  • the releasable connection between the third elongated member and the first elongated member may be formed by engaging the third elongated member into a respective one of a plurality of recesses of the first elongated member.
  • the plurality of recesses of the first elongated member may be evenly spaced.
  • the substantially triangular shaped support structure may be levelled to the ground level on which the fence is erectable.
  • the first elongated member, the second elongated member and/or the third elongated member may be fabricated as longitudinal profiles.
  • the longitudinal profiles can be fabricated as extruded profiles from aluminium or from metals, metal alloys or composite materials.
  • the fence may further comprise a further first elongated member, a further second elongated member, and a further third elongated member, such that a further substantially triangular shaped support structure for erecting the fence is formed.
  • Horizontal members may be attached between the substantially triangular shaped support structure and the further substantially triangular shaped support structure.
  • a further protection means may be attached to the fence, also inside and along the triangular passage defined by a series of spaced triangular shaped support structures.
  • the further protection means may comprise a bladed wire, a bladed tape concertina, a razor wire, a spiky metal reel, and/or an electrified wire- so as to discourage unsolicited overcoming of the fence.
  • the further protection means may be located along the longitudinal members, on the barrier member, on the further barrier member, within the substantially triangular shaped support structure, and/Or within the further substantially triangular shaped support structure.
  • the fence may further comprise a detection means for detecting attempted movement of the fence.
  • the detection means may comprise a movement sensor or an accelerometer.
  • the detection means may be supported through a channel member capable of accommodating cables.
  • the channel member may comprise a hollow structure.
  • the hollow structure may be mounted to the first elongated member.
  • the first elongated member may be 2 m to 6 m, preferably approximately 4 m, in length.
  • the second elongated member may be 1 m to 5 m, preferably approximately 2.5 m, in length.
  • the third elongated member may be 1 m to 4 m, preferably approximately 2 m, in length.
  • the plurality of apertures of the first elongated member may be spaced by 0.1 m to 1 m, preferably approximately by 0.5 m.
  • the substantially triangular shaped support structure and the further substantially triangular shaped support structure may be spaced by 2 m to 6 m, preferably by approximately 3 m.
  • the horizontal members may be 2 m to 6 m, preferably approximately 4 m, in length.
  • a method for erecting fence comprising the steps of:
  • the second elongated member may be facing a ground level when erecting the fence.
  • the method may further comprise attaching a barrier member, such as a mesh, a plurality of wires or slats, a grill, or the like, to the iirst elongated member and/or the third elongated member.
  • a barrier member such as a mesh, a plurality of wires or slats, a grill, or the like
  • the pivotal connection between the first elongated member and the second elongated member and/or between the second elongated member and the third elongated member may be facilitated using a screw, a bolt or a joint which are being placed in corresponding apertures of the first elongated member and the second elongated member.
  • the third elongated member may be connected to the first elongated member may be formed through a screw, a bolt or a joint being placed in a corresponding aperture of the third elongated member and a respective one of a plurality of apertures of the first elongated member or through a clamp or by engaging the third elongated member into a respective one of a plurality of recesses of the first elongated member.
  • the position for the releasable connection may be selected such that the support structure is levelled to the ground level on which the fence is erected.
  • the method may further comprise providing a further first elongated member, a further second elongated member, and a further third elongated member, such that a further substantially triangular shaped support structure for erecting the fence is formed.
  • the method may further comprise attaching horizontal members between the substantially triangular shaped support structure and the further substantially triangular shaped support structure.
  • the method may further comprise attaching a further protection means, such as a bladed wire, a bladed tape concertina, a razor wire, a spiky metal reel, and/or an electrified wire, may be attached to the fence.
  • a further protection means such as a bladed wire, a bladed tape concertina, a razor wire, a spiky metal reel, and/or an electrified wire
  • kit-of-parts being erectable as a fence comprising:
  • first elongated member is pivotally connected to the second elongated member
  • second elongated member is pivotally connected to the third elongated member
  • third elongated member is releasably connected to the first elongated member such that a substantially triangular shaped support structure for erecting the fence is formed.
  • Figure 1 schematically shows a fence according to an embodiment of the invention in a perspective view
  • Figure 2 schematically shows a fence according to an embodiment of the invention in a side view
  • Figure 3 schematically shows an element of the fence according to Figure 2 in a side view
  • Figure 4 schematically shows a further element of the fence according to Figure 2 in a side view
  • Figure 5 schematically shows a further element of the fence according to Figure 2 in a side view
  • Figure 6 schematically shows a fence according to an embodiment of the invention in a side view
  • Figure 7 schematically shows an element of the fence according to Figure 6 in a side view
  • Figure 8 schematically shows a further element of the fence according to Figure 6 in a side view.
  • a fence in accordance with the invention, is generally indicated by reference numeral 10.
  • the fence 10 includes a first elongated member 12, a second elongated member 14, and a third elongated member 16.
  • the first elongated member 12 is pivotally connected to the second elongated member 14.
  • the second elongated member 14 is pivotally connected to the third elongated member 16.
  • the third elongated member 16 is releasably connected to the first elongated member 12. Accordingly, a substantially triangular shaped support structure 18 for erecting the fence 10 is formed such that the second elongated member 14 is facing a ground level 20 on which the fence 10 is erected.
  • the fence also includes a further first elongated member 12 ' , a further second elongated member 14 " , and a further third elongated member 16', such that a further substantially triangular shaped support structure 18' for erecting the fence 10 is formed.
  • Additional elongated members 12 " , 14 “ and 16 " can be present in order to form additional support structures 18 " , as schematically indicate by the broken lines in Figure 1.
  • Horizontal members 22 are attached between the substantially triangular shaped support structure 18 and the further substantially triangular shaped support structure 18 " .
  • three horizontal members 22 are located substantially parallel to each other.
  • the first horizontal member 22 is located close to a respective end of the first elongated members 12 and 12 * .
  • the second horizontal member 22 is located close to the respective pivotal connection between the first elongated members 12 and 12 * and the second elongated member 14 and 14 * , respectively.
  • the third horizontal member 22 is located close to the respective pivotal connection between the second elongated members 14 and 14 * and the third elongated member 16 and 16 ' , respectively.
  • the pivotal connection between the first elongated member 12 and the second elongated member 14 is formed using a screw and a nut. However, other means like a bolt or a joint can also be employed.
  • the connecting element is placed in corresponding holes or apertures of the first elongated member 12 and the second elongated member 14. Similar, the pivotal connection between the second elongated member 14 and the third elongated member 16 is formed.
  • the releasable connection between the third elongated member 16 and the first elongated member 12 can also be formed through a screw, a bolt or a joint.
  • pivotal and/or releasable connections as outlined above merely serve as non-limiting examples and can also be formed in a wide variety of other ways, including using a clamp or by engaging into a respective one of a plurality of recesses. Other possible ways are known to the person skilled in the art.
  • the substantially triangular shaped support structure 18 can be levelled to the ground level 20 on which the fence is erectable.
  • This is outlined for three different positions of the third elongated member 16 in Figure 2, which results in an adjustable angle between the second elongated member 14 and a vertical line of -10, 0 or +10 degrees, as an example. Accordingly, the fence 10 can also be erected on an uneven surface.
  • the first elongated member is further attached to a barrier member 24.
  • the barrier member 24 includes a mesh, a plurality of wires or slats, a grill, or the like, in order to prevent a person from entry.
  • the first elongated member 12, the second elongated member 14 and/or the third elongated member 16 can be fabricated as longitudinal profiles.
  • the longitudinal profiles can be fabricated as extruded profiles from aluminium or from metals, metal alloys or composite materials.
  • the first elongated member 12 can be 2 m to 6 m, preferably approximately 4 m, in length, as depicted in Figure 3.
  • the second elongated member 14 can be 1 m to 5 m, preferably approximately 2.5 m, in length, as depicted in Figure 4.
  • the third elongated member 16 can be 1 m to 4 m, preferably approximately 2 m, in length, see Figure 5.
  • the substantially triangular shaped support structure 18 and the further substantially triangular shaped support structure 18 ' can be spaced by 2 m to 6 m, preferably by approximately 3 m.
  • the plurality of apertures of the first elongated member 12 can be spaced by 0.1 m to 1 m, preferably approximately by 0.5 m.
  • the horizontal members 22 can be 2 m to 6 m, preferably approximately 4 m, in length.
  • the third elongated member 14 can also be attached to a further barrier member 30 as depicted in Figure 6.
  • the further barrier member 30 can include a mesh, a plurality of wires or slats, a grill, or the like.
  • a support 28 for the further barrier member 30 can be attached to the third elongated member 16, as depicted in Figure 6.
  • a further protection means 26 can be attached to the fence.
  • the further protection means 26 may comprise a bladed wire, a bladed tape concertina, a razor wire, a spiky metal reel, and/or an electrified wire so as to discourage unsolicited overcoming of the fence.
  • the further protection means 26 are be located along the longitudinal members 22, on the barrier member 24, on the further barrier member 30, within the substantially triangular shaped support structure 18, and/or within the further substantially triangular shaped support structure 18 ⁇
  • the fence 10 can further comprise a detection means for detecting attempted movement of the fence.
  • the detection means include a movement sensor or an accelerometer.
  • the detection means can be supported through a channel member 32 capable of accommodating cables.
  • the channel member 32 includes a hollow structure being mounted to the first elongated member 2.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a fence which includes first, second and third elongated members. During assembly the first elongated member is pivotally connected to the second elongated member, the second elongated member is in turn pivotally connected to the third elongated member whereafter the third elongated member is releasably connected to the first elongated member such that a substantially triangular shaped support structure for erecting the fence is formed.

Description

FENCE AND METHOD FOR ERECTING A FENCE
INTRODUCTION
This invention relates to a fence. More particularly, this invention relates to a fence for preventing access of a person into a specific area in the context of non-permanent installations. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for erecting a fence.
BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION
It has been recognized for many years that fences or barriers provide an effective measure for preventing entry into premises or into a specific area. For example, unsolicited entry is discouraged by erecting a barrier in the outer periphery. While permanently installed fences or barriers usually allow an effective measure for preventing entry, it is to be noted that temporarily erected fences often exhibit lower safety standards.
The inventor is aware that temporarily installed fences are known in the art. For example, crowd control barriers are frequently used during political rallies, demonstrations, or other events in order to control large gatherings of people. Prior art crowd control barriers are fabricated from interlocking panels of steel, which are fixed to the ground level either by means of supporting stands or by engaging poles of the fence into concrete blocks.
Occasionally, a demand exists for erecting a high-security fence on short notice. This may happen during sporadic gatherings like unannounced or unapproved demonstrations, which sometimes occur next to high security areas like governmental buildings, embassies or the like. Although the above described prior art fence systems could be used, it has been often recognized that their intrinsic security capabilities are limited and therefore a close observation and control by security personnel is required, which is sometimes not readily available.
Even worse, on some occasions fences may also be desired on an uneven surface, which often results in unfirm constructions. Accordingly, concerns about the reduced safety of prior art fence systems are even more pronounced.
Furthermore, prior art fence systems are bulky and therefore cumbersome to store, which also reduces their readiness for swift installations as several dispatch cycles might be necessary in order to deliver all required elements to the site to be secured.
What is therefore ideally required Is a fence or a method for erecting a fence, which address the above problems by providing a fast and secure installation.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a fence, which overcomes, at least partly, the disadvantages associated with existing prior art solutions.
It is also an object of the present invention to provide a fence which is both novel and involves an inventive step.
Furthermore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a method for erecting a fence, which overcomes, at least partly, the disadvantages associated with existing prior art solutions. In this respect, it is also an object of the present invention to provide a method for erecting a fence which is both novel and involves an inventive step.
In addition, it is an object of the present invention to provide a kit-of-parts being erectable as a fence, which overcomes, at least partly, the disadvantages associated with existing prior art solutions.
In this respect, it is also an object of the present invention to provide a kit- of-parts being erectable as a fence which is both novel and involves an inventive step.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Thus, according to a first aspect of the invention there is provided a fence comprising at least a first elongated member, a second elongated member, and a third elongated member, wherein the first elongated member is pivotally connected to the second elongated member, the second elongated member is pivotally connected to the third elongated member and the third elongated member is releasably connected to the first elongated member such that a substantially triangular shaped support structure for erecting the fence is formed.
The second elongated member may be adapted to face a ground level or surface on which the fence is erectable.
The first elongated member may be attached to a barrier member.
The barrier member may include a mesh, a plurality of wires or slats, a grill, or the like.
The third elongated member may be attached to a further barrier member. The further barrier member may include a mesh, a plurality of wires or slats, a grill, or the like.
The pivotal connection between the first elongated member and the second elongated member may be formed through a screw, a bolt or a joint being placed in corresponding apertures of the first elongated member and the second elongated member.
The pivotal connection between the second elongated member and the third elongated member may be formed through a screw, a bolt or a joint being placed in corresponding apertures of the second elongated member and the third elongated member.
The releasable connection between the third elongated member and the first elongated member may be formed through a screw, a bolt or a joint being placed in a corresponding aperture of the third elongated member and a respective one of a plurality of apertures of the first elongated member.
The plurality of apertures of the first elongated member may be evenly spaced.
The releasable connection between the third elongated member and the first elongated member may be formed using a clamp connecting the third elongated member to the first elongated member.
The releasable connection between the third elongated member and the first elongated member may be formed by engaging the third elongated member into a respective one of a plurality of recesses of the first elongated member.
The plurality of recesses of the first elongated member may be evenly spaced. By selecting the position for the releasable connection between the third elongated member and the first elongated member, the substantially triangular shaped support structure may be levelled to the ground level on which the fence is erectable.
The first elongated member, the second elongated member and/or the third elongated member may be fabricated as longitudinal profiles.
The longitudinal profiles can be fabricated as extruded profiles from aluminium or from metals, metal alloys or composite materials.
The fence may further comprise a further first elongated member, a further second elongated member, and a further third elongated member, such that a further substantially triangular shaped support structure for erecting the fence is formed.
Horizontal members may be attached between the substantially triangular shaped support structure and the further substantially triangular shaped support structure.
A further protection means may be attached to the fence, also inside and along the triangular passage defined by a series of spaced triangular shaped support structures.
The further protection means may comprise a bladed wire, a bladed tape concertina, a razor wire, a spiky metal reel, and/or an electrified wire- so as to discourage unsolicited overcoming of the fence.
The further protection means may be located along the longitudinal members, on the barrier member, on the further barrier member, within the substantially triangular shaped support structure, and/Or within the further substantially triangular shaped support structure.
The fence may further comprise a detection means for detecting attempted movement of the fence.
The detection means may comprise a movement sensor or an accelerometer.
The detection means may be supported through a channel member capable of accommodating cables.
The channel member may comprise a hollow structure.
The hollow structure may be mounted to the first elongated member.
The first elongated member may be 2 m to 6 m, preferably approximately 4 m, in length.
The second elongated member may be 1 m to 5 m, preferably approximately 2.5 m, in length.
The third elongated member may be 1 m to 4 m, preferably approximately 2 m, in length.
The plurality of apertures of the first elongated member may be spaced by 0.1 m to 1 m, preferably approximately by 0.5 m.
The substantially triangular shaped support structure and the further substantially triangular shaped support structure may be spaced by 2 m to 6 m, preferably by approximately 3 m. The horizontal members may be 2 m to 6 m, preferably approximately 4 m, in length.
According to a second aspect of the invention, there is provided a method for erecting fence comprising the steps of:
providing a first elongated member, a second elongated member, and a third elongated member,
pivoting the first elongated member with respect to the second elongated member,
pivoting the second elongated member with respect to the third elongated member, and
releasably connecting the third elongated member to the first elongated member such that a substantially triangular shaped support structure for erecting the fence is formed.
The second elongated member may be facing a ground level when erecting the fence.
The method may further comprise attaching a barrier member, such as a mesh, a plurality of wires or slats, a grill, or the like, to the iirst elongated member and/or the third elongated member.
The pivotal connection between the first elongated member and the second elongated member and/or between the second elongated member and the third elongated member may be facilitated using a screw, a bolt or a joint which are being placed in corresponding apertures of the first elongated member and the second elongated member.
The third elongated member may be connected to the first elongated member may be formed through a screw, a bolt or a joint being placed in a corresponding aperture of the third elongated member and a respective one of a plurality of apertures of the first elongated member or through a clamp or by engaging the third elongated member into a respective one of a plurality of recesses of the first elongated member.
The position for the releasable connection may be selected such that the support structure is levelled to the ground level on which the fence is erected.
The method may further comprise providing a further first elongated member, a further second elongated member, and a further third elongated member, such that a further substantially triangular shaped support structure for erecting the fence is formed.
The method may further comprise attaching horizontal members between the substantially triangular shaped support structure and the further substantially triangular shaped support structure.
The method may further comprise attaching a further protection means, such as a bladed wire, a bladed tape concertina, a razor wire, a spiky metal reel, and/or an electrified wire, may be attached to the fence.
According to a third aspect of the invention, there is provided a kit-of-parts being erectable as a fence comprising:
a first elongated member,
a second elongated member, and
a third elongated member,
wherein the first elongated member is pivotally connected to the second elongated member, the second elongated member is pivotally connected to the third elongated member and the third elongated member is releasably connected to the first elongated member such that a substantially triangular shaped support structure for erecting the fence is formed. These and other features, aspects and advantages of the invention will become better understood with reference to the following description and drawings
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The invention will now be described in greater detail by way of example with reference to the following drawing in which:
Figure 1 schematically shows a fence according to an embodiment of the invention in a perspective view;
Figure 2 schematically shows a fence according to an embodiment of the invention in a side view;
Figure 3 schematically shows an element of the fence according to Figure 2 in a side view;
Figure 4 schematically shows a further element of the fence according to Figure 2 in a side view;
Figure 5 schematically shows a further element of the fence according to Figure 2 in a side view;
Figure 6 schematically shows a fence according to an embodiment of the invention in a side view;
Figure 7 schematically shows an element of the fence according to Figure 6 in a side view; and Figure 8 schematically shows a further element of the fence according to Figure 6 in a side view.
Referring now to the drawings in particular the invention embodied therein will be described. In the drawing like reference numerals refer to like parts, unless otherwise indicated.
With reference to the accompanying drawings, a fence, in accordance with the invention, is generally indicated by reference numeral 10.
The fence 10 includes a first elongated member 12, a second elongated member 14, and a third elongated member 16.
The first elongated member 12 is pivotally connected to the second elongated member 14. The second elongated member 14 is pivotally connected to the third elongated member 16. The third elongated member 16 is releasably connected to the first elongated member 12. Accordingly, a substantially triangular shaped support structure 18 for erecting the fence 10 is formed such that the second elongated member 14 is facing a ground level 20 on which the fence 10 is erected.
The fence also includes a further first elongated member 12', a further second elongated member 14", and a further third elongated member 16', such that a further substantially triangular shaped support structure 18' for erecting the fence 10 is formed. Additional elongated members 12", 14" and 16" can be present in order to form additional support structures 18", as schematically indicate by the broken lines in Figure 1.
Horizontal members 22 are attached between the substantially triangular shaped support structure 18 and the further substantially triangular shaped support structure 18". As depicted in Figure 1 , three horizontal members 22 are located substantially parallel to each other. The first horizontal member 22 is located close to a respective end of the first elongated members 12 and 12*. The second horizontal member 22 is located close to the respective pivotal connection between the first elongated members 12 and 12* and the second elongated member 14 and 14*, respectively. The third horizontal member 22 is located close to the respective pivotal connection between the second elongated members 14 and 14* and the third elongated member 16 and 16' , respectively.
The pivotal connection between the first elongated member 12 and the second elongated member 14 is formed using a screw and a nut. However, other means like a bolt or a joint can also be employed. The connecting element is placed in corresponding holes or apertures of the first elongated member 12 and the second elongated member 14. Similar, the pivotal connection between the second elongated member 14 and the third elongated member 16 is formed. The releasable connection between the third elongated member 16 and the first elongated member 12 can also be formed through a screw, a bolt or a joint.
It is to be appreciated that the pivotal and/or releasable connections as outlined above merely serve as non-limiting examples and can also be formed in a wide variety of other ways, including using a clamp or by engaging into a respective one of a plurality of recesses. Other possible ways are known to the person skilled in the art.
By selecting the position for the releasable connection between the third elongated member 16 and the first elongated member 12, the substantially triangular shaped support structure 18 can be levelled to the ground level 20 on which the fence is erectable. This is outlined for three different positions of the third elongated member 16 in Figure 2, which results in an adjustable angle between the second elongated member 14 and a vertical line of -10, 0 or +10 degrees, as an example. Accordingly, the fence 10 can also be erected on an uneven surface. As shown in Figure 2, the first elongated member is further attached to a barrier member 24. The barrier member 24 includes a mesh, a plurality of wires or slats, a grill, or the like, in order to prevent a person from entry.
The first elongated member 12, the second elongated member 14 and/or the third elongated member 16 can be fabricated as longitudinal profiles. The longitudinal profiles can be fabricated as extruded profiles from aluminium or from metals, metal alloys or composite materials.
The first elongated member 12 can be 2 m to 6 m, preferably approximately 4 m, in length, as depicted in Figure 3. The second elongated member 14 can be 1 m to 5 m, preferably approximately 2.5 m, in length, as depicted in Figure 4. The third elongated member 16 can be 1 m to 4 m, preferably approximately 2 m, in length, see Figure 5. The substantially triangular shaped support structure 18 and the further substantially triangular shaped support structure 18' can be spaced by 2 m to 6 m, preferably by approximately 3 m. The plurality of apertures of the first elongated member 12 can be spaced by 0.1 m to 1 m, preferably approximately by 0.5 m. The horizontal members 22 can be 2 m to 6 m, preferably approximately 4 m, in length.
Furthermore, the third elongated member 14 can also be attached to a further barrier member 30 as depicted in Figure 6. The further barrier member 30 can include a mesh, a plurality of wires or slats, a grill, or the like. Furthermore, a support 28 for the further barrier member 30 can be attached to the third elongated member 16, as depicted in Figure 6.
In an implementation of the invention, a further protection means 26 can be attached to the fence. The further protection means 26 may comprise a bladed wire, a bladed tape concertina, a razor wire, a spiky metal reel, and/or an electrified wire so as to discourage unsolicited overcoming of the fence. The further protection means 26 are be located along the longitudinal members 22, on the barrier member 24, on the further barrier member 30, within the substantially triangular shaped support structure 18, and/or within the further substantially triangular shaped support structure 18\
The fence 10 can further comprise a detection means for detecting attempted movement of the fence. The detection means include a movement sensor or an accelerometer. The detection means can be supported through a channel member 32 capable of accommodating cables. The channel member 32 includes a hollow structure being mounted to the first elongated member 2.
Although only certain embodiments of the invention have been described herein, it will be understood by any person skilled in the art that other modifications, variations, and possibilities of the invention are conceivable. Such modifications, variations and possibilities are therefore to be considered as falling within the spirit and scope of the invention and hence forming part of the invention as herein described and/or exemplified.

Claims

1. A fence including at least a first elongated member, a second elongated member, and a third elongated member, wherein:
the first elongated member is pivotally connected to the second elongated member;
the second elongated is pivotally connected to the third elongated member and;
the third elongated member is releasably connected to the first elongated member such that a substantially triangular shaped support structure for erecting the fence is formed.
2. A fence as claimed in claim 1 wherein the second elongated member is adapted to face a surface on which the fence is erectable.
3. A fence as claimed in either claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the first elongated member is attached to a barrier member.
4. A fence as claimed in any one of the above claims wherein the third elongated member is attached to a further barrier member.
5. A fence as claimed in any one of the above claims wherein at least one of the elongated members are fabricated as longitudinal profiles.
6. A fence as claimed in any one of the above claims wherein the fence includes a further first elongated member, a further second elongated member, and a further third elongated member, such that a further substantially triangular support structure for erecting the fence is formed.
7. A fence as claimed in claim 6 wherein horizontal members are attached between the substantially triangular shaped support structure and the further substantially shaped support structure.
8. A fence as claimed in any one of the above claims wherein a further protection means is attached to the fence.
9. A fence as claimed in any one of the above claims wherein the fence includes a detection means for detecting attempted movement of the fence.
10. A method for erecting a fence including the steps of:
providing a first elongated member, a second elongated member, and a third elongated member;
pivoting the first elongated member with respect to the second elongated member;
pivoting the second elongated member with respect to the third elongated member; and
releasably connecting the third elongated member to the first elongated member such that a substantially triangular shaped support structure for erecting the fence is formed.
11. A method as claimed in claim 10 which includes the step of attaching a barrier member to at least one elongated member.
12. A kit-of-parts being erectable as a fence, which kit-of-parts includes:
a first elongated member;
a second elongated member;
a third elongated member; wherein the first elongated member is pivotally connectable to the second elongated member, the second elongated member is pivotally connectable to the third elongated member and the third elongated member is releasably connectable to the first elongated member such that a substantially triangular shaped support structure for erecting the fence is formed when the members are connected.
13. A fence substantially as described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.
14. A method for erecting a fence substantially as described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.
15. A kit-of-parts substantially as described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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