Gate for fence enclosures

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-10-19
GAVIN TROY
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[0006] In one embodiment, a gate system for fence enclosures is disclosed including a frame with a pair of vertical frame members and a pair of horizontal frame members. The horizontal frame members extend between and are affixed to the top and bottom end of the vertical frame members. A mesh screen is tensioned between the vertical frame members and tensioned between the horizontal frame members. Also included is a first support member comprising a first set of three gate posts configured substantially parallel and in a triangular pattern connected to each other by a plurality of braces and a second support member comp

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The gate is commonly the biggest problem with the fence system, in that it has moving parts and receives the most wear and tear.
Often, due to the weight of the gate or forces exerted by users, the gate frame bends or skews or the gate posts shift or bend, causing the gate to misalign within its opening.
The misalignment may prevent the gate from properly closing or opening.
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[0012] Reference will now be made in detail to the presently preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Throughout the following detailed description, the same reference numerals refer to the same elements in all figures.

[0013] Referring to FIG. 1, a front view of the present invention is shown. The gate 110 comprises a left vertical frame member 130, a top horizontal frame member 120, a right vertical frame member 135 and a bottom horizontal frame member 125, forming a frame that substantially takes on the shape of a rectangle or a square, in which the horizontal frame members are affixed to the vertical frame members at roughly right angles to each other. It is preferred that the frame members be a sturdy, stiff material such as aluminum or plastic. The horizontal frame members are affixed to the vertical frame members by methods such as welding or using glue or screws. A length of mesh or screen 140 is tensioned betwee...

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Abstract

A gate for fence enclosures is disclosed. The gate has a frame and a mesh tensioned within the frame. Attached on one side of the frame is a plurality of hinges and the hinges are attached to a support member comprising three gate posts arranged in a roughly triangular format. Attached to the other side of the gate is a latch that mates with a receptor mounted on a second support member that also comprises three gate posts arranged in roughly a triangular format. The latch is released by pulling upwardly on a latch handle.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] This invention relates to the field of fence gates and more particularly to gates used with tensioned fences. [0002] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0003] There are many uses for fences; in particular, many communities require safety barriers around swimming pools to help prevent the drowning of small children. These fences may be of various heights depending upon the local requirements and need some sort of gate to provide access for swimmers. The gate is commonly the biggest problem with the fence system, in that it has moving parts and receives the most wear and tear. Often, due to the weight of the gate or forces exerted by users, the gate frame bends or skews or the gate posts shift or bend, causing the gate to misalign within its opening. The misalignment may prevent the gate from properly closing or opening. Furthermore, forces applied to the gate and gate posts often exert pressure on the foundation in which the g...

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IPC IPC(8): E04H17/16
CPCE06B11/02
Inventor GAVIN, TROY
Owner GAVIN TROY
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