Quick clip for fence posts

Abstract

A quick assembly clip for a fence post has first and second walls substantially parallel to each other and a third wall which extends between the first and second walls of the body. The first wall of the body has first and second tabs extending from opposite edges of the first wall. The second wall of the body has at least a third tab extending from an edge of the second wall. The clip engages the first wall of the post. The first and second tabs engage an inner surface of the first wall of the post. A cap is installed on the post. The third and fourth tabs engage an inner surface of the cap thereby securing the cap to the post.

Description

CLAIM OF PRIORITY[0001]This application claims priority from Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 453,779, filed on Mar. 17, 2011 which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]The disclosure is directed to a post assembly which can be used to install fences, in particular fence posts used with vinyl or aluminum fencing.[0003]Specifically, this disclosure relates to a quick assembly fastening clip used for securing a cap onto an upper surface of a fence post.[0004]Existing systems use caps to be attached to the walls of a fence post. However, the caps are not secured to the post walls and can be easily removed or otherwise fall off. Alternatively, the cap is permanently secured to the post wall and cannot be easily removed. Moreover, some existing cap support members are not rust proofed and may easily rust or become damaged over time.[0005]Other systems use notches for securing rails to fence posts or pickets to rails. A problem wi...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]Another aspect of the disclosure is a quick clip which allows for easy securing of a cap onto a fence post.

[0012]Still another aspect of the disclosure is a clip which is easily removed.

[0014]Still another aspect of the disclosure is a clip which is zinc plated to minimize rust.

[0015]Yet another aspect of the disclosure is a clip which can secure fence pickets to rails.

[0017]Yet another aspect of the disclosure is a clip which aids in maintaining alignment of pickets and rails with other pickets and rails.

Problems solved by technology

However, the caps are not secured to the post walls and can be easily removed or otherwise fall off.

Alternatively, the cap is permanently secured to the post wall and cannot be easily removed.

Moreover, some existing cap support members are not rust proofed and may easily rust or become damaged over time.

A problem with these systems is the notches do not adequately support the rails or pickets and the notches may warp, tear, or bend over time.

Thus, the alignment of the pickets or rails can be affected.

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