Railing assemblies and related methods and apparatuses

Abstract

Abstract of the DisclosureThe invention relates to railing assemblies, railing assembly components, methods of assembling railings, and / or apparatus used to assist in assembling railings.

Description

Detailed Description of the InventionDESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION[0001] Field of the Invention[0002] The invention relates to railing assemblies, railing assembly components, methods of assembling railings, and / or apparatus used to assist in assembling railings.[0003] Background of the Invention[0004] Decks and porches typically include a frame, a main surface, and a railing assembly composed of a variety of railing components. The railing assembly may include mounting posts either affixed to the main surface or the frame or secured in a hole in the ground. The railing assembly may also include railings running horizontally and / or diagonally between the mounting posts at any vertical level of the post. The railings may be affixed to the top and / or side portion of the mounting posts, and may be affixed either directly to the mounting post or to the mounting post via a mounting bracket. Balusters and / or spindles may run substantially vertically between the railings and may be affi...

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Benefits of technology

[0006] An embodiment of the invention may include a railing assembly. The railing assembly may include a railing post, a railing affixed to the railing post, and a railing part configured to be placed between the railing post and the railing. The railing part may be configured to improve an aesthetic appearance of the railing assembly.

[0010] A further embodiment of the invention includes a method for assembling a railing assembly. The method may include providing a railing post, a railing, and a railing part, connecting the railing to the railing post, and placing a railing part between the railing post and the railing. The railing part may be configured to improve an aesthetic appearance of the railing assembly.

[0014] A yet further embodiment of the invention may include a railing part for a railing assembly. The railing assembly may include a railing post and a railing configured to be affixed to the railing post. The railing part may be configured to be placed between the railing post and the railing. The railing part may be configured to improve an aesthetic appearance of the railing assembly.

Problems solved by technology

There are problems, however, associated with prior known methods and apparatus for assembling railings.

The alignment and spacing of the railing assembly components is generally imprecise, and often takes a substantial time.

Moreover, manual measuring requires training the work crew, which can be costly and time consuming, especially when work crews often have high and rapid turnover rates.

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