ZA200907954B

ZA200907954B - Mounting means and tensioner

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Publication number: ZA200907954B
Application number: ZA200907954A
Authority: ZA
Inventors: Poznan Aleksandar Komadinovic; Stephen Kenneth Ingram
Original assignee: Poznan Aleksandar Komadinovic; Stephen Kenneth Ingram
Priority date: 2009-11-12
Filing date: 2009-11-12
Publication date: 2010-09-29

Description

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TITLE OF INVENTION: MOUNTING MEANS AND TENSIONER

INTRODUCTION

This invention relates to mounting means for a spring. More particularly, this invention relates to a mounting means of a spring loaded wire tensioner. Furthermore, the invention relates to a mounting means of a spring loaded wire tensioner suitable for employment into a wire of an electrified fence and capable of providing mechanical adjustment capabilities of respective wire sections.

In addition, the invention relates to a general purpose tensioner with mounting means for a spring.

BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION

It has been recognized for many years that springs, in particular coiled springs, require a dedicated mounting means when attempting to use the spring in an application as well as an impromptu repair. For example when material to be tensioned is softer or is an electrical conductor, also to circumvent electro deposition, the spring can be connected on one or both sides using the mounting means so as to provide a tensioning of a wire or the like.

One potential use of a spring is a wire tensioner for an electrified fence. Electrified fences provide an effective protection measure when installed as a wire fence extending around a perimeter or over an area which is to be protected or covered. A periodical injection of suitable high voltage pulses successfully discourages unsolicited entry /exit to/from a property, a closed area or the like.

When the electrified fence is installed with parallel wires it is necessary to ensure that the wires are evenly spaced and rigid and are consistent even with the temperature changes. Accordingly, the wires of the electrified fence are usually tensioned. However,

these prior art systems are often susceptible to lengthening of the wires which can lead to reliability problems when operating the electrified fence over an extended period of time. Accordingly, maintenance of these prior art electrified fences might be time consuming or costly.

The inventor is aware of prior art mounting means for springs which employ a scheme using an end part of the spring as mounting means.

In a first example, these prior art mounting means are commonly known as English,

German, domed coils or extended coils which are known to the person skilled in the art since a long time. Here, the end part of the wire forming the coil spring is bent so as to form a hook or the like. The hook can be shaped in various forms, including arcs, lugs or straight sections and is capable of engaging into a respective holding on the mounting means.

One problem associated with this type of mounting is that the length of the coils is preset which limits impromptu repairs as well as forming the hook may result in huge stresses on the wire forming the coil spring. These stresses may be applied such that the elastic limit of the wire is either reached or even exceeded. Accordingly, forming the hook may result in limited strength especially in the region of the kink. In conclusion, these types of mounting means may result in limited reliability of the tensioner.

In a further example, a first side of a coil spring includes a washer shaped mounting means. The washer shaped mounting means further includes several holes which are used to insert a respective end of the coil spring. This type of mounting means is usually fabricated as die cast rings. In another example, the mounting means are shaped as a hook, for example as a die cast hook. Again, a respective end of the coil spring is inserted into holes provided on the hook in order to secure the coil spring to the hook.

While these types of mounting means at least partially avoid excessive bending of the coil spring wire, further drawbacks are encountered. For example its shape and thinness limits it to be made from metal thus excluding other materials or plastic, also, because of its shape it is prone to collect debris if horizontal, and cannot be made the same diameter (when rotated) as the coil spring.

What is therefore ideally required is a mounting means for a tensioner which not only offers an improved reliability, but also one which is more flexible to operate.

Furthermore, a wire tensioning arrangement is required which offers low maintenance.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the present invention to provide a mounting means, which overcomes, at least partly, the disadvantages associated with existing mounting means.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a mounting means which is both novel and involves an inventive step.

Furthermore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a tensioner, which overcomes, at least partly, the disadvantages associated with existing tensioners.

In this respect, it is also an object of the present invention to provide a tensioner which is both novel and involves an inventive step.

Furthermore, it is an object of the present invention to provide an electrified fence arrangement, which overcomes, at least partly, the disadvantages associated with existing electrified fence arrangements.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide an electrified fence arrangement which is both novel and involves an inventive step.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mounting means which includes a base member, being capable of receiving a coil spring like biasing member, wherein the biasing member is capable of engaging into the base member in a threaded connection. :

The base member may include an outer thread, the outer thread being shaped so as to receive the coil spring like biasing member.

The base member may be an integral part of the mounting means.

The base member may be releasable connected to the mounting means. The base member may be connected using a pair of threads. ‘The pair of threads may comprise an inner thread within the base member. The inner thread may be located on a side of the base member being opposite with respect to the outer thread.

The pair of threads may comprise a screw which is capable of engaging into the base member. The screw and the inner thread may provide an adjustable mounting of the mounting means.

The pair of threads may comprise a further outer thread within the base member. The further outer thread may be located on a side of the base member being opposite with respect to the outer thread.

The pair of threads may comprise a threaded nut which is capable of engaging into the base member. The threaded nut and the further outer thread may provide an adjustable mounting of the mounting means.

The pair of threads may comprise a threaded sleeve which is capable of engaging into the base member. The threaded sleeve and the further outer thread may provide an adjustable mounting of the mounting means. The threaded sleeve may be formed so as to enclose the biasing member.

The mounting means may comprise an electrically non conductive material. The mounting means may entirely be fabricated from an electrically non conductive material.

The electrically non conductive material may be plastic.

The mounting means may further include holding means. The holding means may be capable of receiving a wire end.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tensioner which includes a coil spring like biasing member, a first mounting means, and a second mounting means, wherein each of the mounting means include a respective base member, the base member being capable of receiving the biasing member, such that the biasing member is capable of engaging into the base member of the first mounting means and the base member of the second mounting means in a threaded connection.

The base member may be an integral part of the mounting means.

The base member may be releasable connected to the mounting means. The base member may be connected using a pair of threads.

The pair of threads may comprise an inner thread within the base member. The inner thread may be located on a side of the base member being opposite with respect to the outer thread.

The pair of threads may comprise a screw which is capable of engaging into the base member. The screw and the inner thread may provide an adjustable mounting of the mounting means. :

The electrically non conductive material may be plastic.

The biasing member may be fabricated as a metal spring.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electrified fence arrangement which includes at least a first wire and a wire tensioning arrangement comprising a first mounting means being capable of receiving a respective end of a first wire, a second mounting means and a biasing member being arranged between the first base member and the second base member, wherein each of the mounting means include a respective base member, the base member being capable of receiving the biasing member, such that the biasing member is capable of engaging into the base member of the first mounting means and the base member of the second mounting means in a threaded connection.

The first wire may be extended to the second mounting means so as to form a continuous electrical wire.

A second wire may be received by the second mounting means.

The wire tensioning arrangement may be attached to a gate, to a respective one of opposing ends of a fence or a support pole of a fence.

The base member of the second mounting means may be connected using a pair of threads.

The second mounting means may be attached to a gate, to a respective one of opposing ends of a fence or a support pole of a fence.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided use of mounting means in a tensioner which includes a coil spring like biasing member, a first mounting means, and a second mounting means, wherein each of the mounting means include a respective base member, the base member being capable of receiving the biasing member, such that the biasing member is capable of engaging into the base member of the first mounting means and the base member of the second mounting means in a threaded connection.

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 prior art spring with mounting means in a side view;

Figure 2 schematically shows a further prior art spring with mounting means in a ~~ side view;

Figure 3 schematically shows a further prior art spring with mounting means in a side view;

Figures 4A to 4D schematically show a further prior art spring with mounting means in a side view;

Figures 5A to 5B schematically show a further prior art spring with mounting means in a side view;

Figure 6A schematically shows a tensioner according to an embodiment of the invention in an exploded perspective side view;

Figure 6B schematically shows the assembled tensioner according to the embodiment of Figure 6A in a perspective view;

Figure 7A schematically shows a further tensioner according to an embodiment of the invention in an exploded perspective side view;

Figure 7B schematically shows the assembled tensioner according to the embodiment of Figure 7A in a perspective view;

Figure 8A schematically shows a further tensioner according to an embodiment of the invention in an exploded perspective side view; and

Figure 8B schematically shows the assembled tensioner according to the embodiment of Figure 8A in a perspective 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.

Before describing the inventive concepts in more detail, examples of prior art mounting means are briefly discussed with respect to Figures 1 to 5. These of prior art mounting means are known to the person skilled in the art.

Making now reference to Figure 1, a first side of a coil spring 10 includes a washer shaped mounting means 12. The washer shaped mounting means 12 further includes several holes 14 which are used to insert a respective end of the coil spring 10. This type of mounting means 12 is usually fabricated as die cast rings.

In Figure 2, the mounting means 12 are shaped as a hook, for example as a die cast hook. Again, a respective end of the coil spring 10 is inserted into holes 14 provided on the hook in order to secure the coil spring 10 to the hook.

Disadvantage of die cast ring and hook is its shape: prone to collect debris if horizontal, unlikely it being made from plastic and not being able to be made the same diameter as the coil spring (when rotated).

A further example is shown making reference to Figure 3. Here, the end part of the wire forming the coil spring 10 is bent so as to form a hook 16.

Other examples of these prior art mounting means are commonly known as English,

German, extended coils or domed springs, as depicted in Figure 4 and 5. The hook 16 can be shaped in various forms, including arcs, lugs or straight sections and is capable of engaging into a respective holding on the mounting means.

One problem associated with this type of mounting is that forming the hook 16 may result in huge stresses on the wire forming the coil spring 10.

Making now reference to Figure 6A, a first embodiment of a tensioner 20 is shown. The tensioner 20 includes a first mounting means 22 and a second mounting means 24.

The tensioner 20 includes a first mounting means 22 and a second mounting means 24, which are located at opposite ends of the tensioner 20. The first mounting means 22 and the second mounting means 24 can be formed very similar, if not identical in some parts. In the embodiment depicted in Figure 6A, each of the mounting means include a respective base member, which are designated by reference numeral 26 and 26’, respectively.

Furthermore, the tensioner 20 includes a biasing member 30, which is shaped as a coil spring. The base member 26 and 26’ are capable of receiving a respective end of the biasing member 30. This is achieved by providing the base members 26 and 26’ with an outer thread 28. The outer thread 28 is shaped so as to receive the coil spring like biasing member 30.

Accordingly, the biasing member 30 is capable of engaging into the base member 26 of the first mounting means 22 and the base member 26’ of the second mounting means 24 in a threaded connection. The biasing member 30 is releasable connected to the mounting means 22 and 24 by the threaded connection. This allows dismounting of the fully assembled tensioner 20. Stretching the biasing member 30 decreases the diameter of the biasing member 30 and consequently increases the grip of the biasing member on the outer thread 28 of the base member 26.

The base member 26 is connected to the first mounting means 22 using a pair of threads 40. The pair of threads 40 comprises a further outer thread 42 which is formed on the outer surface of the base member 26. The further outer 42 thread is located on a side of the base member 26 being opposite with respect to the outer thread 28. it should be noted that the thread pitch, the thread angle or other parameters of the further outer thread 42 can be chosen differently with respect to the outer thread 28. This is in particular useful to allow adjusting the properties of the outer thread 28 to the dimensions of the biasing member 30 and the properties of the further outer thread 42 to be compatible to commercially available screws, nuts or the like.

The pair of threads 40 comprises a unit being referred to as a threaded sleeve 32. The threaded sleeve 32 comprises a nut-like section combined with a washer-like section and a sleeve-like section. The threaded sleeve 32 is capable of engaging into the further outer thread 42 of the base member 26 by thread 44. The threaded sleeve 32 and the further outer thread 42 provide an adjustable mounting of the first mounting means 22. The threaded sleeve 32, more specifically the sleeve-like section of the threaded sleeve, is formed so as to enclose the biasing member 30. Adjustability can further be facilitated using a screw 34, which engages into the inner thread 46 of the base member 26. It should be noted that the first mounting means 22 can also be provided with different pieces offering slightly different or additional functionality, as explained in more detail below.

Similar, if not identical, to the base member 26 of the first mounting means 22, the base member 26’ is connected to the second mounting means 24 using a pair of threads 40’ comprising a further outer thread 42’ which is formed on the outer surface of the base member 26’, as described above.

The further outer thread 42’ is located on a side of the base member 26’ being opposite with respect to the outer thread 28. The pair of threads 40’ comprises a threaded sleeve 32’ which is capable of engaging into the further outer thread 42’ of the base member 26’ by thread 44’. The threaded sleeve 32’ and the further outer thread 42’ provide an adjustable mounting of the second mounting means 24. This can further be facilitated by a screw 34’, which engages into an inner thread 46’ of the second mounting means 24. The threaded sleeve 32’ is formed so as to enclose the biasing member 30.

A fully assembled tensioner 20 of the embodiment shown in Figure 6A is depicted in

Figure 6B. As shown in Figure 6B, the first mounting means 22 and the second mounting means 24 are capable of attaching to the biasing member 30 being arranged between the first mounting means 22 and the second mounting means 24. For this purpose, the first mounting means 22 and the second mounting means 24 include suitable attachment means in the form of the outer thread 28, as explained above. The tensioner 20 can be used in a wide variety of products, including but not limited to wire fences, bearings or the like.

Making now reference to Figure 7A, a second embodiment of the tensioner 20 is shown.

The tensioner 20 includes the first mounting means 22 and the second mounting means 24, which are located at opposite ends of the tensioner 20. The first mounting means 22 and the second mounting means 24 can be formed very similar, if not identical in some parts. In the embodiment depicted in Figure 7A, each of the mounting means include a respective base member, which are designated by reference numeral 26 and 26’, respectively.

Furthermore, the tensioner 20 includes the biasing member 30, which is shaped as a coil spring. The base member 26 and 26’ are capable of receiving a respective end of the biasing member 30. This is achieved by providing the base members 26 and 26’ with an outer thread 28. The outer thread 28 is shaped so as to receive the coil spring like biasing member 30. Accordingly, the biasing member 30 is capable of engaging into the base member 26 of the first mounting means 22 and the base member 26’ of the second mounting means 24 in a threaded connection. The biasing member 30 is releasable connected to the mounting means 22 and 24 by the threaded connection.

The base member 26 is connected to the first mounting means 22 using a pair of threads 40. The pair of threads 40 comprises a further outer thread 42 which is formed on the outer surface of the base member 26. The further outer 42 thread is located on a side of the base member 26 being opposite with respect to the outer thread 28. The pair of threads 40 comprises a nut 50 which is capable of engaging into the further outer thread 42 of the base member 26 by an inner thread 44. The nut 50 and the further outer thread 42 provide an adjustable mounting of the first mounting means 22. The base member 26’ is forming with the second mounting means 24 a single piece.

Furthermore, the base member 26’ of the second mounting means 24 includes holding means 52, which can be used to mount a wire or the like.

A fully assembled tensioner 20 of the embodiment shown in Figure 7A is depicted in

Figure 7B. As shown in Figure 7B, the first mounting means 22 and the second mounting means 24 are capable of attaching to the biasing member 30 being arranged between the first mounting means 22 and the second mounting means 24. For this purpose, the first mounting means 22 and the second mounting means 24 include suitable attachment means in the form of the outer thread 28, as explained above. The tensioner 20 can be used in a wide variety of products. It should be noted that the tensioner 20 offers smaller cross sectional dimensions of the first mounting means 22 and the second mounting means 24 as compared to the prior art mounting means depicted in Figures 1 and 2.

Making now reference to Figure 8A, a third embodiment of the tensioner 20 is shown.

The tensioner 20 includes the first mounting means 22 and the second mounting means 24, which are located at opposite ends of the tensioner 20. The first mounting means 22 and the second mounting means 24 can be formed very similar, if not identical in some parts. In the embodiment depicted in Figure 8A, each of the mounting means include a respective base member, which are designated by reference numeral 26 and 26’, respectively.

The base member 26 is connected to the first mounting means 22 using a pair of threads 40. The pair of threads 40 comprises an inner thread 54 which is formed in an axial direction within the base member 26. The inner thread 54 thread is located on a side of the base member 26 being opposite with respect to the outer thread 28.

The pair of threads 40 comprises a screw 56 which is capable of engaging into the inner thread 54 of the base member 26 by the screw thread 58. The screw 56 and the inner thread 54 provide an adjustable mounting of the first mounting means 22. The base member 26’ is connected to the second mounting means 24 using a pair of threads 40’ which comprises a nut 50’ which is capable of engaging into the further outer thread 42" of the base member 26’ by an inner thread 44’. The nut 50’ and the further outer thread 42’ provide an adjustable mounting of the second mounting means 24.

A fully assembled tensioner 20 of the embodiment shown in Figure 8A is depicted in

Figure 8B. As shown in Figure 8B, the first mounting means 22 and the second mounting means 24 are capable of attaching to the biasing member 30 being arranged between the first mounting means 22 and the second mounting means 24. For this purpose, the first mounting means 22 and the second mounting means 24 include suitable attachment means in the form of the outer thread 28, as explained above. The tensioner 20 can be used in a wide variety of products.

In the embodiment depicted in Figure 6 to 8, the first mounting means 22 and the second mounting means 24 are fabricated from an electrically non conductive material, which is useful in some applications. However, the first mounting means 22 and the second mounting means 24 can also be fabricated using a conductive material, in case no electrical insulation is necessary.

The electrically non conductive material can be a plastic or a plastic compound, however utilizing other materials including electrically conductive materials with a suitable electrically insulating cover are not excluded. Furthermore, it is also conceivable to provide the first mounting means 22 and the second mounting means 24 as a partially conductive and partially non conductive structure.

The biasing member 30, i.e. the coil spring, is fabricated from a suitable metal or metal alloy, e.g. steel. It should be noted that the various embodiments as described above can also be mixed so as to achieve a multipurpose tensioner 20.

The multipurpose tensioner 20 includes the first mounting means 22, the second mounting means 24 and the biasing member 30, i.e. the coil spring. The mounting means 22, 24 has a male thread and the coil spring acts as a female thread. The mounting means 22, 24, which can be adjustable or plain is fabricated from insulating plastic or other material and provides even distribution of force to or from the centre of the coiled spring, when stretched. The outer thread on the the mounting means 22, 24 is suitably spaced and of suitable depth to accommodate the spring's thickness and stretch respectively. Stretching the spring decreases the diameter of the spring and + consequently increases the grip of the spring on the mounting means 22, 24. For an improved grip an enclosing sleeve (see Figure 6A) can be used. The mounting means 22, 24 can be moulded to suit a variety of applications.

The mounting means 22, 24 and spring arrangement eliminates the inherent weak point of the English, German and Extended coil in a conventional tension spring.

A coil spring of a sufficient length with a set of mounting means 22, 24 as described above allows for an impromptu replacement of a shorter spring by cutting a piece of the coil spring to the required measurement and adding on the mounting means 22, 24.

It has been found by the inventor that the tensioner 20, the mounting means 22 and 24 have various advantages over existing systems. Firstly, by being able to make the multipurpose tensioner 20 out of plastic or material substantially different from the spring material gives it “softer” and/or insulated connectivity as well as a variety of shapes with minimal expense. Secondly, the mounting means 22 and 24 and spring arrangement 30 does not collect dust/debris as die cast rings and die cast hooks would.

Thirdly, the ability to adjust the multipurpose tensioner 20 once installed, and finely as well, is an advantage over the die cast ring and die cast hook. Fourthly, it is possible to make mounting means 22 and 24 the same diameter as the coil spring (when rotated) when spacing is limited to the diameter of the coil spring but it cannot be done with die rcast rings or hooks.

It should be noted that the multipurpose tensioner 20 with the first mounting means 22, the second mounting means 24 and the biasing member 30 can be used in a variety of applications which make a provision for an elastic element like a spring in order to provide a retracting force or absorption of shocks or oscillations.

For example, the multipurpose tensioner 20 can be used in industry for certain parts of a vehicle, a machine, an electronic device, a watch or the like. It is also conceivable to include the multipurpose tensioner 20 in furniture, for example in closing mechanisms for doors, gates or lockers. Due to the small dimensions of the first mounting means 22 and the second mounting means 24, the multipurpose tensioner 20 can also b used a replacement for rubber band or the like, where prior art tensioners might be too bulky.

One particular application is the use of the tensioner 20 in an electrified wire fence arrangement which includes at least a first wire and a wire tensioning arrangement comprising the first mounting means 22 being capable of receiving a respective end of a first wire, the second mounting means 24 and the biasing member 30. Each of the mounting means include a respective base member, the base member being capable of receiving the biasing member, such that the biasing member is capable of engaging into the base member of the first mounting means and the base member of the second mounting means in a threaded connection.

The first wire is extended to the second mounting means so as to form a continuous electrical wire. The wire tensioning arrangement is attached to a gate, to a respective one of opposing ends of a fence or a support pole of a fence. The screw, the nut or the threaded sleeve provide an adjustable mounting of the mounting means.

Although certain embodiments only 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.

This invention having been described in its preferred embodiment, it is clear that it is susceptible to numerous modifications and embodiments within the ability of those skilled in the art and without the exercise of the inventive faculty. Accordingly, the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the following claims.

Claims

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1. A mounting means for mounting a coil spring, the mounting means comprising a base member, being capable of receiving a coil spring like biasing member, wherein the biasing member is capable of engaging into the base member in a threaded connection.

2. The mounting means according to claim 1, wherein the base member includes an outer thread, the outer thread being shaped so as to receive the coil spring like biasing member.

3. The mounting means according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the biasing member is releasable connected to the mounting means

4. The mounting means according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the base member is connected to the mounting means using a pair of threads.

5. The mounting means according to claim 4, wherein the pair of threads comprises an inner thread within the base member.

6. The mounting means according to claim 5, wherein the inner thread is located on a side of the base member being opposite with respect to the outer thread.

7. The mounting means according to claim 4, wherein the pair of threads comprises a screw which is capable of engaging into the base member.

8. The mounting means according to any of claims 5 to 7, wherein the screw and/or the inner thread provide an adjustable mounting of the mounting means.

9. The mounting means according to claim 4, wherein the pair of threads comprises a further outer thread within the base member.

10. The mounting means according to claim 9, wherein the further outer thread is located on a side of the base member being opposite with respect to the outer thread.

11. The mounting means according to claim 10, wherein the pair of threads comprises a threaded nut which is capable of engaging into the base member.

12. The mounting means according to any of claims 9 to 11, wherein the threaded nut and/or the further outer thread provide an adjustable mounting of the mounting means.

13. The mounting means according to claim 9, wherein the pair of threads comprises a threaded sleeve which is capable of engaging into the base member.

14. The mounting means according to claims 13, wherein the threaded sleeve and the further outer thread provide an adjustable mounting of the mounting means.

156. The mounting means according to any of claim 13 to 14, wherein the threaded sleeve is formed so as to enclose the biasing member.

16. The mounting means according to any of claims 1 to 15, wherein the mounting means comprises an electrically non conductive material.

17. The mounting means according to any of claims 1 to 16, wherein the mounting means is entirely be fabricated from an electrically non conductive material.

18. The mounting means according to claims 16 or 17, wherein the electrically non conductive material is plastic.

19. The mounting means according to any of claims 1 to 18, wherein the mounting means further includes holding means. wo

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20. The mounting means according to claim 19, wherein the holding means is capable of receiving a wire end.

21. A tensioner which includes a coil spring like biasing member, a first mounting means, and a second mounting means, wherein each of the mounting means include a respective base member, the base member being capable of receiving the biasing member, such that the biasing member is capable of engaging into the base member of the first mounting means and the base member of the second mounting means in a threaded connection.

22. The tensioner according to claim 21, wherein the base member includes an outer thread, the outer thread being shaped so as to receive the coil spring like biasing member.

23. The tensioner according to claim 21 or 22, wherein the biasing member is releasable connected to the mounting means

24. The tensioner according to any of claims 21 to 23, wherein the base member is connected to the mounting means using a pair of threads.

25. The tensioner according to claim 24, wherein the pair of threads comprises an inner thread within the base member.

26. The tensioner according to claim 25, wherein the inner thread is located on a side of the base member being opposite with respect to the outer thread.

27. The tensioner according to claim 24, wherein the pair of threads comprises a screw which is capable of engaging into the base member.

28. The tensioner according to any of claims 25 to 27, wherein the screw and/or the inner thread provide an adjustable mounting of the mounting means.

29. The tensioner according to claim 24, wherein the pair of threads comprises a further outer thread within the base member.

30. The tensioner according to claim 29, wherein the further outer thread is located on a side of the base member being opposite with respect to the outer thread.

31. The tensioner according to claim 30, wherein the pair of threads comprises a threaded nut which is capable of engaging into the base member.

32. The tensioner according to any of claims 29 to 31, wherein the threaded nut and/or the further outer thread provide an adjustable mounting of the mounting means.

33. The tensioner according to claim 29, wherein the pair of threads comprises a threaded sleeve which is capable of engaging into the base member.

34. The tensioner according to claims 33, wherein the threaded sleeve and the further outer thread provide an adjustable mounting of the mounting means.

35. The tensioner according to any of claim 33 to 34, wherein the threaded sleeve is formed so as to enclose the biasing member.

36. The tensioner according to any of claims 21 to 35, wherein the mounting means comprises an electrically non conductive material.

37. The tensioner according to any of claims 21 to 36, wherein the mounting means is entirely be fabricated from an electrically non conductive material.

38. The tensioner according to claims 36 or 37, wherein the electrically non conductive material is plastic.

39. The tensioner according to any of claims 21 to 38, wherein the mounting means further includes holding means.

40. The tensioner according to claim 39, wherein the holding means is capable of receiving a wire end. .

41. The tensioner according to any of claims 21 to 40, wherein the biasing member is fabricated as a metal spring.

42. An electrified fence arrangement which includes at least a first wire and a wire tensioning arrangement comprising a first mounting means being capable of receiving a respective end of a first wire, a second mounting means and a biasing member being arranged between the first base member and the second base member, wherein each of the mounting means include a respective base member, the base member being capable of receiving the biasing member, such that the biasing member is capable of engaging into the base member of the first mounting means and the base member of the second mounting means in a threaded connection.

43. The electrified fence arrangement according to claim 42, wherein the first wire is extended to the second mounting means so as to form a continuous electrical wire.

44. The electrified fence arrangement according to claim 42 or 43, wherein a second wire is received by the second mounting means.

45. The electrified fence arrangement according to any of claims 42 to 44, wherein the wire tensioning arrangement is attached to a gate, to a respective one of opposing ends of a fence or a support pole of a fence.

46. The electrified fence arrangement according to any of claims 42 to 45, wherein the base member of the second mounting means is connected using a pair of threads.

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47. The electrified fence arrangement according to claim 46, wherein the pair of threads comprises a screw, a nut or a threaded sleeve, which are capable of engaging into the base member.

48. The electrified fence arrangement according to claim 47, wherein the screw, the nut or the threaded sleeve provides an adjustable mounting of the mounting means.

49. The electrified fence arrangement according to any of claims 42 to 48, wherein the second mounting means is attached to a gate, to a respective one of opposing ends of a fence or a support pole of a fence.

50. Use of mounting means in a tensioner which includes a coil spring like biasing member, a first mounting means, and a second mounting means, wherein each of the mounting means include a respective base member, the base member being capable of receiving the biasing member, such that the biasing member is capable of engaging into the base member of the first mounting means and the base member of the second mounting means in a threaded connection.

51. A new mounting means substantially as described herein.

52. A mounting means substantially as described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.

53. A new tensioner substantially as described herein.

54. A tensioner substantially as described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.

55. A new electrified fence arrangement substantially as described herein.

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56. An electrified fence arrangement substantially as described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. DATED AT 77 THIS 12™ DAY OF NOVEMBER 2009. PEIJPER INC. APPLICANT'S ATTORNEYS