WO2023225591A1 - Système de rail de partition modulaire - Google Patents

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WO2023225591A1
WO2023225591A1 PCT/US2023/067166 US2023067166W WO2023225591A1 WO 2023225591 A1 WO2023225591 A1 WO 2023225591A1 US 2023067166 W US2023067166 W US 2023067166W WO 2023225591 A1 WO2023225591 A1 WO 2023225591A1
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Gunter Felix
Daniel GITTLER
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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
    • E04H12/00—Towers; Masts or poles; Chimney stacks; Water-towers; Methods of erecting such structures
    • E04H12/22—Sockets or holders for poles or posts
    • E04H12/2238—Sockets or holders for poles or posts to be placed on the ground
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    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H12/00—Towers; Masts or poles; Chimney stacks; Water-towers; Methods of erecting such structures
    • E04H12/22—Sockets or holders for poles or posts
    • E04H12/2253—Mounting poles or posts to the holder
    • E04H12/2269—Mounting poles or posts to the holder in a socket
    • 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
    • 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
    • E04H17/20—Posts therefor
    • E04H17/22—Anchoring means therefor, e.g. specially-shaped parts entering the ground; Struts or the like
    • 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
    • E04H4/00—Swimming or splash baths or pools
    • E04H4/06—Safety devices; Coverings for baths

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  • the present disclosure generally relates to partition systems and, more particularly, for modular partition track systems.
  • Partition or fence systems are typically deployed to help isolate particular areas from access.
  • conventional fence systems are generally either permanently deployed or are difficult to assemble and disassemble in a temporary manner.
  • many pool owners utilize fence systems to temporarily partition their pools from access during certain periods of time (e.g., in the presence of small children, during regular cleaning, etc.).
  • these fence systems are cumbersome to deploy.
  • a modular partition track system includes a modular base portion configured to be positioned on a ground surface and a first track subsystem positioned on at least a portion of a first surface of the modular base portion.
  • the first track subsystem further includes one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies configured to slide along the first track subsystem.
  • the modular partition track system may include a second track subsystem positioned on at least a portion of a second surface of the modular base portion, the second track subsystem may include one or more second slidable portions configured to slide along the second track subsystem.
  • the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies of the first track subsystem and the one or more second slidable portions of the second track subsystem may be configured to slide independently of each other.
  • the first track subsystem may be positioned on a top surface of the modular base portion and the second track subsystem may be positioned on a bottom surface of the modular base portion.
  • the one or more second slidable portions include one or more mounting assemblies.
  • the one or more mounting assemblies may be configured to releasably engage one or more apertures formed within the ground surface.
  • the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies may be configured to be removably coupled to one or more partition posts of a collapsible partition assembly.
  • One or more collapsible partition panels of the collapsible partition assembly may be configured to at least one of: expand as the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies are pulled apart from one another on the first track subsystem, and collapse as the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies are compressed together on the first track subsystem.
  • the modular base portion may be configured to be removably couplable to at least one additional modular base portion.
  • the first track subsystem of the modular base portion may be configured to join with a corresponding first track subsystem of the at least one additional modular base portion when the modular base portion may be coupled to the at least one additional modular base portion.
  • the first track subsystem may be configured to extend along the length of the modular base portion.
  • the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies may be configured to slide along the length of the modular base portion.
  • the second track subsystem may be configured to extend along the length of the modular base portion.
  • the one or more second slidable portions may be configured to slide along the length of the modular base portion.
  • a modular partition track system includes a modular base portion and a first track subsystem positioned on at least a portion of a first surface of the modular base portion.
  • the first track subsystem may include one or more first slidable portions configured to slide along the first track subsystem.
  • the modular partition track system further may include a second track subsystem positioned on at least a portion of a second surface of the modular base portion.
  • the second track subsystem may include one or more second slidable portions configured to slide along the second track subsystem.
  • the one or more first slidable portions include one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies.
  • the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies may be configured to be removably coupled to one or more partition posts of a collapsible partition assembly.
  • the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies include a threaded portion configured to receive a corresponding threaded sleeve portion configured to be removably coupled to a partition post of the one or more partition posts of the collapsible partition assembly.
  • the modular partition track system may include an integrated lighting system.
  • a modular partition track system includes a modular base portion and a first track subsystem extending along the length of a top surface of the modular base portion.
  • the first track subsystem may include one or more one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies configured to slide along the first track subsystem.
  • the modular partition track system further includes a second track subsystem extending along the length of a bottom surface of the modular base portion, the second track subsystem may include one or more second one or more mounting assemblies configured to slide along the second track subsystem.
  • the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies are configured to be releasably coupled to one or more partition posts of a collapsible partition assembly.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a modular partition track system, according to an example embodiment
  • FIGS. 2-3 are perspective views of multiple modular base portions of a modular partition track system, according to various example embodiments.
  • FIG. 4 is a front elevation view of a modular partition track system, according to various example embodiments.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective, interior view of a modular partition track system, according to various example embodiments.
  • FIGS. 6-7 are diagrammatic views a partition system coupled to a modular partition track system, according to various example embodiments
  • FIG. 8 is a diagrammatic view of a modular partition track system with a first track subsystem and a second track subsystem, according to various example embodiments;
  • FIG. 9 is a diagrammatic view of a slidable partition coupling assembly, according to various example embodiments;
  • FIG. 10 is a front elevation view of a modular partition track system, according to various example embodiments.
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a modular base portion, according to various example embodiments.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a modular partition track system, according to various example embodiments.
  • a modular partition track system may include a modular base portion configured to be positioned on a ground surface.
  • a first track subsystem may be positioned on at least a portion of a first surface of the modular base portion.
  • the first track subsystem may include one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies configured to slide along the first track subsystem.
  • partition or fence systems are typically deployed to help isolate particular areas from access.
  • conventional fence systems are generally either permanently deployed or are difficult to assemble and disassemble in a temporary manner.
  • many pool owners utilize pool fence systems to temporarily partition their pools from access during certain periods of time (e.g., in the presence of small children, during regular cleaning, etc.).
  • these pool fence systems are cumbersome to deploy.
  • embodiments of the present disclosure may allow for a partition system to be deployed with minimal effort by simply positioning one or more modular base portions and coupling posts of the partition system to corresponding sliding portions of the modular partition track system.
  • the partition system may slide along the modular track into a desired position.
  • the modular partition track system of the present disclosure may allow for convenient deployment of a partition system in a modular form that may account for particular environments.
  • a modular partition track system may include a modular base portion configured to be positioned on a ground surface.
  • a modular partition track system (e.g., modular partition track system 10) may include a modular base portion (e.g., modular base portion 12).
  • Modular base portion 12 may be configured to be positioned on a ground surface.
  • modular base portion 12 may generally include a weighted structure configured to anchor a partition system.
  • modular base portion 12 may be formed from various materials (e.g., metals, metal alloys, plastics, wood products, etc.) and may be weighted (e.g., with internal weights and/or by virtue of the properties of the structure of modular base portion 12) to stabilize a partition system. In this manner and as will be discussed in greater detail below, modular base portion 12 may be sufficiently weighted to allow movement of portions of a partition system along the first track subsystem without moving the entirety of modular partition track system 10. While examples of weighting modular base portion 12 have been described, it will be appreciated that this is for example purposes only as modular base portion 12 may be secured or coupled to the ground, in the ground, or on any surface in various ways within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • modular base portion 12 may be secured to a surface using adhesives known in the art and/or fasteners or coupling systems known in the art. While the above discussion describes positioning modular base portion 12 on the ground surface, it will be appreciated that this is for example purposes only and that modular base portion 12 (or any other portion of modular partition track system 10) may be positioned at least partially below ground. For example, a cut or trench may be formed in the ground such that the top surface of modular base portion 12 is generally ground level. However, it will be appreciated that modular base portion 12 may be positioned at any depth under the ground surface within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • modular base portion 12 may be a rigid structure and/or may be at least partially malleable.
  • modular base portion 12 may be shaped (e.g., either at time of manufacture and/or when deploying modular partition track system 10) into various configurations.
  • modular base portion 12 may be shaped as a segment with no bends or curves.
  • modular base portion 12 may be shaped with one or more curves or bends. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that modular base portion 12 may be sufficiently malleable to be shaped into any shape within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • modular base portion 12 may be configured in a generally trapezoidal shape (i.e., when viewed as a cross-section).
  • modular base portion 12 may include a wide bottom surface and a narrow top surface with sloped sides.
  • the wide bottom surface may provide for stability of a partition assembly coupled to a first track subsystem.
  • the bottom surface may be sufficiently wide to form gradual inclined edges between the bottom surface and the top surface. In this manner, individuals may traverse the modular base portion 12 safely and easily. While an example of a trapezoidal shape has been described, it will be appreciated that modular base portion 12 may be configured in any shape within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • the modular base portion may be configured to be removably couplable to at least one additional modular base portion.
  • modular base portion 12 may be configured to be removably couplable to at least one additional modular base portion (e.g., modular base portion 14).
  • modular base portion 12 may be a rigid structure formed (e.g., at the time of manufacturing) into a particular shape (e.g., a segment without bends or curves) while modular base portion 14 may be formed (e.g., at the time of manufacturing) into a different shape (e.g., a bend or curve shape).
  • modular base portion 12 and/or modular base portion 14 may be manufactured in various shapes and coupled to allow for custom configurations and layouts for modular partition track system 10.
  • modular base portion 12 may include one or more connectors for releasably coupling to at least one additional modular base portion (e.g., modular base portion 14).
  • modular base portion 12 may include one or more connectors (e.g., connectors 16, 18) extending from a first end of modular base portion 12 that are configured to be received in corresponding slots of modular base portion 14.
  • the one or more connectors e.g., connectors 16, 18
  • the one or more connectors may be integrated into modular base portion 12 and/or may be configured to be coupled to the corresponding slots of modular base portion 14.
  • modular base portion 12 may include connectors (e.g., connectors 16, 18) that are configured to releasably couple to corresponding slots (e.g., slots 20, 22 as shown in FIG. 1) of modular base portion 14.
  • the one or more connectors may be releasably coupled to slots 20, 22 of modular base portion 12 and slots 20, 22 of modular base portion 14.
  • connectors 16, 18 may not be integrated into modular base portion 12 and/or modular base portion 14 and may be inserted into slots of each modular base portion.
  • connectors 16, 18 may be configured with biasing elements configured to secure connectors 16, 18 in corresponding slots of modular base portion 12. While examples of two connectors have been shown and described, it will be appreciated that any number of connectors may be used within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • the modular partition track system may include a first track subsystem on at least a portion of a first surface of the modular base portion.
  • modular partition track system 10 may include a first track subsystem (e.g., first track subsystem 24) positioned on at least a portion of a first surface (e.g., a top surface) of modular base portion 12.
  • first track subsystem 24 may be at least partially integrated into the top surface of modular base portion 10.
  • sloped edges of modular base portion 12 may define first track subsystem 24 with parallel grooves (e.g., grooves 26, 28) formed on opposite sides within modular based portion 12.
  • first track subsystem 24 may be configured to allow one or more first slidable portions (e.g., first slidable portions 30, 32) to slide along first track subsystem horizontally while preventing the one or more slidable portions from being removed (e.g., by application of force vertically).
  • first slidable portions e.g., first slidable portions 30, 32
  • first track subsystem may include one or more first slidable portions configured to slide along the first track subsystem.
  • first track subsystem 24 may include a plurality of rolling mechanisms (e.g., rolling mechanism 34) positioned along the first track subsystem between parallel grooves 26, 28 to allow first slidable portions 30, 32 to slide along the length of first track subsystem 24.
  • first slidable portions 30, 32 may include one or more rollers, wheels, and/or curved extensions configured to extend into parallel grooves 26, 28. In this manner, first slidable portions 30, 32 may be configured to slide or roll along the length of first track subsystem 24.
  • first track subsystem may be configured to extend along the length of the modular base portion.
  • first track subsystem 24 may define a track for first slidable portions 30, 32 to slide along.
  • first track subsystem 24 may extend along the entire length of modular base portion 12 such that first slidable portions 30, 32 may slide along first track subsystem 24 between one end of modular base portion 12 to the other.
  • first track subsystem of the modular base portion may be configured to join with a corresponding first track subsystem of the at least one additional modular base portion when the modular base portion is coupled to the at least one additional modular base portion.
  • first track subsystem 24 of modular base portion 10 may be configured to join with first track subsystem 36 of modular base portion 14 when modular base portion 12 and modular base portion 14 are coupled together.
  • first slidable portions 30, 38 may be configured to slide from first track subsystem 24 of modular base portion 12 to first track subsystem 36 of modular base portion 14 and vice versa.
  • first slidable portions 30, 38 may be configured to slide along the combined length of the first track subsystem 24 and first track subsystem 36. Accordingly, when joined with other first track subsystems, a continuous track for the first slidable portions may be formed.
  • the one or more first slidable portions may include one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies.
  • first slidable portions 30, 32 may be configured to receive at least a portion of a partition assembly. Accordingly, first slidable portions 30, 32 may also be referred to as slidable partition coupling assemblies 30, 32 within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • modular partition track system 10 may allow a partition assembly (e.g., a fence or other structure) to be deployed without requiring an upper or overhead track.
  • modular base portion 12 may be weighted and sized (e.g., as discussed above) to allow a partition assembly (e.g., partition assembly 40) to be deployed and moved along modular partition track system 10 without tipping over.
  • modular partition track system 10 may include a second track subsystem with one or more mounting assemblies configured to removably couple modular partition track system 10 in the ground or to a surface.
  • the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies may include an aperture (e.g., aperture 42) configured to receive at least a portion of a partition post of a collapsible partition assembly.
  • a partition post 44 may be slid (at least partially) into aperture 42 of slidable partition coupling assembly 30.
  • aperture 42 may be formed in various sizes. For example, typical pool fence posts or poles have a diameter ranging from e.g., 0.5 inches to 1 inch. Accordingly, aperture 42 may be configured in various sizes to receive various post sizes.
  • slidable partition coupling assembly 30 and/or partition post 44 may include one or more fasteners to removably couple partition post 44 to slidable partition coupling assembly 30.
  • Various fasteners known in the art may be used to removably couple partition post 44 to slidable partition coupling assembly 30 within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies may include a threaded portion configured to receive a corresponding threaded sleeve portion configured to be removably coupled to a partition post of the one or more partition posts of the collapsible partition assembly.
  • slidable partition coupling assembly 32 may include a threaded aperture (e.g., aperture 46) configured to receive a threaded sleeve portion (e.g., threaded sleeve portion 48).
  • threaded sleeve portion 48 may include a sleeve configured to receive at least a portion of partition post 44 and a threaded extension configured to be threaded into corresponding threads of threaded aperture 46 of slidable partition coupling assembly 32. While an example of a threaded sleeve portion has been described, it will be appreciated that sleeve portion 48 may include various types of interlocking fasteners configured to engage corresponding fasteners within slidable partition coupling assembly 32 (e.g., corresponding magnetic portions, corresponding interlocking notches and extensions, press-fit assemblies, etc.) within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • sleeve portion 48 may be configured to adapt partition post 44 to a particular aperture size.
  • typical pool fence posts or poles have a diameter ranging from e.g., 0.5 inches to 1 inch.
  • sleeve portion 48 may be configured to receive a range of partition post sizes and may adapt the partition post for a particular aperture size and/or shape of a slidable partition coupling assembly (e.g., the size and shape of aperture 46 of slidable partition coupling assembly 32).
  • the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies may include a threaded portion configured to receive a threaded portion of a partition post of the one or more partition posts of the collapsible partition assembly.
  • partition post 44 may include an integrated threaded portion extending from one end of partition post 44 that may be threaded into corresponding threads of slidable partition coupling assembly 32.
  • partition post 44 may include various types of interlocking fasteners or features configured to engage corresponding fasteners or features within slidable partition coupling assembly 32 (e.g., corresponding magnetic portions, corresponding interlocking notches and extensions, press-fit assemblies, etc.) within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • one or more collapsible partition panels of the collapsible partition assembly may be configured to expand as the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies are pulled apart from one another on the first track subsystem.
  • partition assembly 40 may include one or more collapsible partition panels (e.g., collapsible partition panel 50).
  • a collapsible partition panel may generally include a panel formed between two posts that is capable of being expanded and collapsed.
  • collapsible partition panel 50 may include, but is not limited to, a plurality of rigid portions configured to fold together, a fabric or non-rigid sheet of material, an accordion panel, a material configured to be pulled from a retractable wound roll, etc.
  • An example of a collapsible partition is a pool fence configured to be installed adjacent a swimming pool, hot tub, or other recreational body of water.
  • any type of partition or fence may be used within the scope of the present disclosure. As shown in the example of FIG.
  • collapsible partition panel 50 of partition assembly 40 may expand until collapsible partition panel 50 is fully expanded or fully taut.
  • the one or more collapsible partition panels of the collapsible partition assembly may be configured to collapse as the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies are compressed together on the first track subsystem.
  • collapsible partition panel 50 may rely on tension between partition posts 44 and 52 to maintain its shape as a panel.
  • collapsible partition panel 50 may collapse (e.g., sag or slacken). Tn this manner, by sliding slidable partition coupling assembly 30 in one direction, a partition assembly may be deployed (e.g., with expanded panels between partition posts) in a particular position along first track subsystem 24). The partition assembly may be removed (e.g., moved and/or collapsed) by sliding slidable partition coupling assembly 30 in the opposite direction.
  • partition assembly 40 may be positioned along modular partition track system in various configurations.
  • the modular partition track system may include a second track subsystem positioned on at least a portion of a second surface of the modular base portion, the second track subsystem including one or more second slidable portions configured to slide along the second track subsystem.
  • modular partition track system 10 may include a second track subsystem (e.g., second track subsystem 54) positioned on at least a portion of a second surface (e.g., a bottom surface) of modular base portion 12.
  • second track subsystem 54 may be at least partially integrated into the bottom surface of modular base portion 12.
  • the second track subsystem may include one or more second slidable portions configured to slide along the second track subsystem.
  • second track subsystem 54 may include a plurality of rolling mechanisms positioned along the second track subsystem to allow second slidable portions 56, 58 to slide along the length of second track subsystem 54.
  • second slidable portions 56, 58 may include one or more rollers, wheels, and/or curved extensions configured to extend into modular base portion 12.
  • first track subsystem 24 and second track subsystem 54 may share or utilize a plurality of rolling mechanisms positioned within modular base portion 12 to slide the first slidable portions or the second slidable portions. In this manner, second slidable portions 56, 58 may be configured to slide or roll along the length of second track subsystem 54.
  • the second track subsystem of the modular base portion may be configured to join with a corresponding second track subsystem of the at least one additional modular base portion when the modular base portion is coupled to the at least one additional modular base portion.
  • second track subsystem 54 of modular base portion 12 may be configured to join with second track subsystem 60 of modular base portion 14 when modular base portion 12 and modular base portion 14 are coupled together.
  • second slidable portions 56, 58 may be configured to slide from second track subsystem 54 of modular base portion 12 to second track subsystem 60 of modular base portion 14 and vice versa.
  • second slidable portions 56, 58 may be configured to slide along the combined length of the second track subsystem 54 and second track subsystem 60. Accordingly, when joined with other second track subsystems, a continuous track for the second slidable portions may be formed.
  • second track subsystem 54 may be limited to a particular modular base portion.
  • second track subsystem 54 may be configured to start and end at the ends of modular base portion 12. In this manner, second track subsystem 54 may be limited to modular base portion 12.
  • the one or more second slidable portions may include one or more mounting assemblies.
  • second slidable portion 56 may include a mounting assembly (e.g., mounting assembly 62).
  • a mounting assembly may generally include any structure configured to releasably engage one or more corresponding mounting structures on and/or within a surface.
  • mounting assembly 62 may include an extension configured to releasably engage one or more apertures formed within a ground surface.
  • mounting assembly 62 may include various sized extensions (e.g., different diameters or widths).
  • mounting assembly 62 may be configured in various sizes to releasably engage the corresponding apertures. While example diameters have been described, it will be appreciated that these are for example purposes only and that mounting assembly 62 may be sized to releasably engage any sized aperture within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • mounting assembly 62 may include a mounting sleeve for scaling up or down the diameter or width of a partition post or pole connecting to the ground.
  • partition post 44 has a diameter of e.g., 1 inch and the corresponding apertures in the ground have a diameter of e.g., 1 inch while mounting assembly 62 has a diameter of e.g., 0.5 inches.
  • mounting assembly 62 may be coupled to a mounting sleeve to scale up the diameter of mounting assembly 62 to releasably engage the corresponding apertures in the ground. While example diameters have been described, it will be appreciated that these are for example purposes only and that a mounting sleeve may be sized to releasably engage any sized aperture within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • first slidable portion (or slidable partition coupling assembly 30, as discussed above) of first track subsystem 24 may be configured to slide or operate within first track subsystem 24 independently from second slidable portion 56 of second track subsystem 54.
  • second slidable portions 56, 58 of second track subsystem 54 may slide independently from first slidable portion 30 of first track subsystem 24.
  • second slidable portions 56, 58 may be positioned (e.g., by sliding along second track subsystem 54) into alignment with one or more apertures in the ground or surface and a partition system may be independently moved by sliding first slidable portion 30 of first track subsystem 24.
  • the sleeve portion may include a skirt assembly configured to be coupled to the bottom of a partition post and coupled to the sleeve assembly.
  • sleeve portion 48 may include a skirt assembly (e.g., skirt assemblies 66, 68) that is coupled to the bottom of sleeve portion 48 (e.g., where sleeve portion 48 makes contact with slidable partition coupling assembly 30) and is configured to be coupled to partition post 44. In this manner, any gap between the bottom of partition assembly 40 may be covered by skirt assemblies 66, 68.
  • skirt assemblies 66, 68 may interface with existing fasteners coupling partition panel 50 to partition post 44 to couple skirt assemblies 66, 68 to partition post 44.
  • skirt assemblies 66, 68 may be coupled directly to partition post 44 without sleeve portion 48.
  • the modular partition track system may include an integrated lighting system.
  • modular track partition system 10 may include an integrated lighting system (e.g., lighting system 70).
  • lighting system 70 may include a plurality of light sources positioned along the length of modular base portion 12. Examples of light sources may include, but are not limited to, light emitting diodes (LEDs), fluorescent lights, halogen lights, and combinations thereof.
  • light source may be positioned on slidable partition coupling assemblies 30, 32. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that lighting system 70 may include light sources positioned across various portions of modular partition track system 10 within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • modular partition track system 10 may be configured to be coupled to a power supply and/or may include power source (e.g., solar panels) mounted on at least a portion of modular partition track system 10.
  • power source e.g., solar panels
  • a plurality of solar panels e.g., solar panel 72
  • modular base portion 12 may include an inverter configured to convert direct current generated by solar panel 72 into alternating current for use by modular partition track system 10 and/or for coupling to a photovoltaic power system (e.g., a grid-tied power system).
  • modular partition track system 10 may include a plurality of rechargeable batteries or other power supplies that may be charged by solar panel 72. While FIG. 3 shows e.g., two solar panels, it will be appreciated that any number of solar panels in any configuration may be used within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • modular partition track system 10 may be configured to transmit power between modular base portions.
  • modular base portion 12 may include a power transmission line configured to transmit power along the length of modular base portion 12.
  • a power transmission line of modular base portion 12 may include connectors configured to be coupled to corresponding connectors of modular base portion 14.
  • connectors of the power transmission line of modular base portion 12 may be integrated into one or more of connectors 16, 18.
  • the power transmission line may include a data transmission line.
  • the data transmission line may allow enhanced control of electronic components integrated into modular base portion 12 and/or electronic components coupled to modular base portion 12.
  • modular partition track system 10 may include a power module coupled to the power transmission line and configured to power components coupled to and/or integrated into modular partition track system 10.
  • the power module may include an inverter for converting an electrical current generated by solar panel 72 from direct current to alternating current.
  • the power module of modular partition track system 10 may include multiple power modules (e.g., one power module for each module base portion) configured to distribute and regulate power supplied to various electronic components integrated into each modular base portion and/or electronic components coupled to each modular base portion.
  • modular partition track system 10 may provide power for integrated lighting system 70, power to an integrated audio system (not shown), and/or power for coupling other components (e.g.
  • modular partition track system 10 may provide power to various electronic components integrated into modular partition track system 10 and/or that may be electrically coupled to modular partition track system 10 (e.g., via an electrical connector).
  • modular partition track system 10 may be configured to physically and electrically couple to partition posts. In this manner, power may be provided to electronic components coupled to partition posts of the partition assembly.
  • modular partition track system 10 may include a data transmission line.
  • modular partition track system 10 may include a data interface module configured to provide control to electronic components coupled to and/or integrated within modular partition track system 10.
  • the data interface module may include various hardware and/or software components known in the art that allow an electronic device (e.g., a remote control, a smartphone, a tablet, or any other computing device) to control the electronic components coupled to and/or integrated within modular partition track system 10.
  • the data interface module may be coupled to the electronic devices via various wired and wireless communication protocols (e.g., a serial connection, Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®, etc.). Tn this manner, various electronic components coupled to and/or integrated within modular partition track system 10 (e.g., lighting, audio systems, electronic components within modular partition track system 10) may be controlled via external electronic devices.
  • modular partition track system 10 may allow a partition assembly to be slid along the first track subsystem. In one example, this process may be performed manually by an individual pulling along the partition posts and/or the slidable partition coupling assemblies. In another example, first track subsystem 24 may be energized (e.g., with various motors, control systems, and power connections as discussed above) to drive the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies along first track subsystem 24.
  • modular partition track system 10 may include various controls (e.g., a remote control, an interface for smartphones, tablets, or other computing devices, etc.) to operate the motorized movement of the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies along first track subsystem 24.
  • controls e.g., a remote control, an interface for smartphones, tablets, or other computing devices, etc.
  • modular partition track system 10 may allow for a motorized deployment of a partition assembly.
  • modular partition track system 10 may include a partition assembly housing configured to store the un-deployed portions of the partition assembly. For example and as discussed above, suppose partition assembly 40 includes collapsible partition panels. In this example, when the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies are gathered together along first track subsystem 24, the partition panels may be slackened. Modular partition track system 10 may include a partition assembly housing configured to cover the un-deployed portions of partition assembly 40. As discussed above and as the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies are deployed along first track subsystem 24, the partition panels may expand and the partition posts may be slid out of the partition assembly housing.
  • the partition assembly housing may be positioned on an end portion of modular partition track system 10 and the first track subsystem 24 on the end portion may be generally circular to gather the partition assembly in a smaller footprint. In this manner, partition assembly 40 may "wind" into and out of the partition assembly housing as the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies are slid along first track subsystem 24.
  • the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies may include a plurality of wheels configured to slide the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies within a pair of parallel grooves within the modular base portion.
  • the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies e.g., slidable partition coupling assembly 30
  • the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies may include a plurality of wheels (e.g., wheels 66, 68, 70).
  • wheels a slidable partition coupling assembly may include any number of wheels within the scope of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG.
  • slidable partition coupling assembly 30 may include one or more partition post retention mechanisms (e.g., partition post retention mechanisms 72, 74).
  • partition post retention mechanisms 72, 74 may include corresponding magnetic portions, corresponding interlocking notches and extensions, press-fit assemblies, and/or one or more set screws.
  • Slidable partition coupling assembly 30 may include one or more cabling system attachment points (e.g., cabling system attachment point 76) for removably coupling slidable partition coupling assembly 30 to a cabling system.
  • Cabling system attachment point 76 may include a aperture, clasp, hook, or other coupling mechanism for attaching slidable partition coupling assembly 30 to the cabling system.
  • modular partition track system 10 may include a cabling system configured to slide slidable partition coupling assembly 30 along first track subsystem 24.
  • wheels 66, 68, 70 may be configured to slide or roll slidable partition coupling assembly 30 within a pair of parallel grooves or channels (e.g., grooves 26, 28) within modular base portion 12.
  • each groove e.g., grooves 26, 28
  • each groove may include a lip or edge configured to securely retain slidable partition coupling assembly 30 within the channel of first track subsystem 24.
  • the grooves may secure the slidable partition coupling assembly 30 within first track subsystem 24 and may hold a partition post upright.
  • the combination of the pair of parallel grooves (e.g., grooves 26, 28) and slidable partition coupling assembly 30 may provide structural support for a partition post against horizontal forces or pressure (e.g., such a person pressing or falling against the partition). While a pair of grooves is shown, it will be appreciated that modular base portion 12 may include a single groove or channel, or any other number of grooves or channels, within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • modular partition track system 10 may be configured to transmit power between modular base portions.
  • modular base portion 12 may include additional channels (e.g., channels 78, 80) for one or more power distribution cables.
  • channels 78, 80 may include cabling for data and/or for other purposes within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • the modular base portion may include a plurality of attachment points configured to removable couple the modular base portion to a plurality of corresponding ground- attachment points.
  • modular base portion 12 may include a plurality of attachment points (e.g., attachment point 82).
  • attachment point 82 may be an elongated aperture extending through the bottom of modular base portion 12.
  • attachment points e.g., attachment point 82
  • FIG. 11 shows regularly spaced attachment points extending along the entire length of modular base portion 12, it will be appreciated that this is for example purposes only and that more or fewer attachment points may be provided within modular base portion 12 within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • modular base portion 12 may be removably secured to the ground (or other surface) by placement of fasteners (e.g., screws) through attachment point 82 into a below ground attachment point (e.g., a stake or peg installed in the ground).
  • fasteners e.g., screws
  • a first slidable partition coupling assembly may be coupled to a cabling system running along at least a portion of the first track subsystem.
  • a first slidable partition coupling assembly e.g., slidable partition coupling assembly 30
  • a cabling system e.g., cabling system 84
  • First slidable partition coupling assembly 30 may generally include an "end" slidable partition coupling assembly of a plurality of slidable partition coupling assemblies (i.e., the first slidable partition coupling assembly configured to receive and hold an end of partition assembly 40).
  • Cabling system 84 may include a cable, chain, or other linkage configured to pull / slide the first slidable partition coupling assembly along the first track subsystem.
  • cabling system 84 may be pulled by a user to slide the plurality of slidable partition coupling assemblies along the first track subsystem.
  • cabling system 84 may include a motor or other mechanism for pulling / sliding cabling in an automated and/or manual motorized manner.
  • cabling system 84 may include a physical switch and/or an interface (e.g., wired or wireless remote / application accessible on a computing device) configured to activate motorized sliding of the first slidable partition coupling assembly along the first track subsystem 24.
  • the cabling system (e.g., cabling system 84) may be configured to one or more of: slide the first slidable partition coupling assembly along the first track subsystem toward other slidable partition coupling assemblies of a plurality of slidable partition coupling assemblies; and slide the first slidable partition coupling assembly along the first track subsystem away from the other slidable partition coupling assemblies of the plurality of slidable partition coupling assemblies.
  • slidable partition coupling assemblies may be positioned along the length of first track subsystem 24 and may slide or move along first track subsystem 24.
  • sliding, via the cabling system, the first slidable partition coupling assembly toward the other slidable partition coupling assemblies of the plurality of slidable partition coupling assemblies may collapse the one or more collapsible partition panels of the collapsible partition assembly.
  • slidable partition coupling assembly 30 is an "end" slidable partition coupling assembly coupled to cabling system 84.
  • cabling system 84 may pull slidable partition coupling assembly 30 along first track subsystem 24.
  • first track subsystem 24 is deployed around a pool and that the partition posts of a pool fence (e.g., a collapsible partition) are inserted into the slidable partition coupling assemblies.
  • first slidable partition coupling assembly 30 may make contact with and push the next slidable partition coupling assembly along the first track subsystem. Contact will be made with the next slidable partition coupling assembly which is also pushed along first track subsystem 24. This process may repeat until the there is no more room to move on the track and the pool is fully opened (i.e., the partition panels are collapsed as the adjacent slidable partition coupling assemblies are brought together).
  • sliding, via the cabling system, the first slidable partition coupling assembly away from the other slidable partition coupling assemblies of the plurality of slidable partition coupling assemblies may expand the one or more collapsible partition panels of the collapsible partition assembly.
  • cabling system 84 may pull slidable partition coupling assembly 30 along first track subsystem 24 away from the resting position (e.g., when closing the pool fence).
  • First slidable partition coupling assembly 30 may pull on the other slidable partition coupling assemblies when the partition panels between each adjacent pair of slidable partition coupling assemblies becomes taught. This may continue as each section or panel of the collapsible partition pulls on the next partition panel until the fence is full deployed.
  • one or more of the slidable partition coupling assemblies may be motorized to move or drive the slidable partition coupling assemblies along first track subsystem 24.
  • a separate slidable portion may be positioned along first track subsystem 24 and configured to push and/or pull the one or more slidable partition coupling assemblies (e.g., first slidable partition coupling assembly 30) along first track subsystem 24.
  • the separate slidable portion may be robotic and/or may a remote controlled vehicle deployed in or on first track subsystem 24.
  • the energized slidable portion may be removably coupled to either end of the slidable partition coupling assemblies to either push or pull the slidable partition coupling assemblies along first track subsystem 24.
  • the energized slidable portion may be controlled via a switch, interface, and/or software application accessible via a computing device (e.g., by wireless communication between modular partition track system 10 and a user's computing device.

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Un système de rail de partition modulaire comprend une partie de base modulaire conçue pour être positionnée sur une surface de sol. Un premier sous-système de rail est positionné sur au moins une partie d'une première surface de la partie de base modulaire. Le premier sous-système de rail comprend un ou plusieurs ensembles de couplage de partition coulissants conçus pour coulisser le long du premier sous-système de rail.
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