Fencing system and tensioner

Abstract

A tensioner for a fencing wire reel, which includes a tensioning member, and a housing for the tensioning member, wherein the housing and the tensioning member are configured such that when fencing wire passes through the housing in one direction, the tensioning member applies a first biasing force against the wire, and when fencing wire passes through the housing in the opposite direction, the tensioning member applies a second biasing force against the wire, the second biasing force being less than the first biasing force. A portable fence system for constructing a fence, which includes at least one fencing wire reel, and a reel housing for the at least one fencing wire reel, and includes the tensioner as described is also claimed.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to a fencing system. The invention has particular application to the setting and tensioning of an electric fencing system.BACKGROUND ART[0002]Portable electric fencing is an important aspect of livestock and pasture management. It is usually used in animal containment to ensure that livestock do not graze in an undesired area or to set up temporary enclosures for animals to prevent the animals from extensive roaming.[0003]By controlling the extent of pasture being grazed by livestock, a farmer is able to sustainably manage pasture growth to ensure a year round supply of food for livestock.[0004]On a regular basis, a farmer will partition off sections of the pasture, to exclude livestock. This allows the pasture to recover from grazing activity. The partitioning of pasture is easily achieved with the use of portable electric fencing.[0005]A portable electric fence consists of three key components; a conductive wire, an energiser, and...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a tensioner for a fencing wire reel and a portable fence system that integrates the fencing wire and the fencing post. The tensioner applies a biasing force to the wire in opposite directions, creating a first and second tensioning force. The portable fence system includes a fencing wire reel and a fencing wire reel housing integrated into the fence post. The fencing wire can be pre-strung with wire, saving time and labor in setting up the fence. The fencing standards are pre-strung with fencing wire, and the retainers for the wire are integrated into the fencing standard. The fencing post may also include a ground engaging member and a reel housing for the fencing wire reel. The technical effects of the invention include improved tensioning of the fencing wire, improved portability of the fence system, and efficient use of fencing wire."

Problems solved by technology

This is particularly the case in areas where vehicle access may be restricted or inappropriate, for example, when a temporary fence has to be established on sloping terrain.

Kiwitech's product is difficult to use for a number of reasons.

The fencing standards are laid atop one another, and can become easily entangled.

It can be difficult when using only one hand to disentangle these fencing standards.

It can also be difficult for a farmer to hook the wire to the fencing standard once the standard has been placed, with only one free hand.

It can also be difficult to ensure that adequate tension is being applied to the wire as it is being dispensed or retrieved.

Entangled wire can form knots, thus affecting the reel's ability to dispense or retrieve the wire in the future.

A further disadvantage of knotted or entangled wire is that it typically takes up more space on the fencing reel when wound in.

This can affect the carrying capacity of the fencing wire.

This is particularly laborious and time consuming as the farmer must periodically stop collecting standards to tension any slack wire.

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