Fencing system

Abstract

The invention relates to a fencing system comprising at least one rectangular mesh panel (20) having several vertical wires connected by horizontal wires. The mesh panel (20) is positioned between two posts (21). Each post (21) has a groove configured to insert a portion of the mesh panel (20). The system is notable in that it includes a base plate (22) having a flat area (25) and positioned under the mesh panel (20) between the two posts (21). Figure 1

Description

Title of the invention: Fencing system Technical field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to a fencing system. It is applicable, in particular, in the field of structural construction. Previous technique

[0002] There have long existed exterior fences having wire mesh with a plate positioned below it.

[0003] These are welded wire mesh panels, which are structures composed of metal wires interwoven to form a lattice pattern. These lattice panels, with vertical and horizontal wires, are often used in various contexts, such as the construction of fences, retaining walls, railings, safety structures, etc. They generally offer a combination of structural strength and visual transparency. The lattice panels are rigid and not flexible like wire mesh with a diamond pattern.

[0004] The precise design of these panels may vary depending on the specific application. Some may have more widely spaced vertical or horizontal wires to allow for better visibility, while others may have wires closer together for increased safety.

[0005] This type of configuration most often includes a concrete slab that forms the base of the fence, generally installed at ground level. It provides stability and structural support to the fence. The concrete slab is prefabricated and installed directly on the ground.

[0006] The panel is generally made of concrete to ensure the fence's strength and durability against external stresses (brush cutter, lawnmower, weather, etc.). However, a concrete panel can deteriorate during installation due to the weight of the concrete (approximately 60 kg) or its fragility (friable). Furthermore, its size and weight make it difficult to handle and ultimately increase the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) for operators.

[0007] That is why one of the objectives is to gain in lightness while maintaining good robustness against the weather. Presentation of the invention

[0008] The present invention aims to remedy these drawbacks with a totally innovative approach.

[0009] More specifically, the invention aims to provide a base system for a fence with a mesh panel.

[0010] One objective of the invention is to provide such a system, which can be easily adapted to existing systems.

[0011] These objectives, as well as others which will appear subsequently, are achieved, according to a first aspect, by means of a fencing system comprising at least one rectangular mesh panel and having several vertical wires which are connected by horizontal wires, said mesh panel is positioned between two posts, each post has a groove configured to insert a part of the mesh panel, notable in that the system includes a base plate having a flat area and positioned under the mesh panel between the two posts.

[0012] Thanks to these arrangements, the base plate creates a solid base which helps to prevent the fence from tipping or deforming, particularly under the influence of lateral forces such as wind or other environmental stresses.

[0013] The base plate provides a solid physical barrier that contributes to protection against intrusions, whether by people or animals. It can also deter attempts to pass under the fence.

[0014] The base plate is intended to create a solid face joining the ground and the wire mesh panel in order to facilitate the maintenance of green spaces.

[0015] Although the base plate is robust, it is lighter than the concrete slab, which makes installation and transport easier compared to other heavier materials, such as concrete.

[0016] The invention is advantageously implemented according to the embodiments and variants set out below, which are to be considered individually or according to any technically operative combination.

[0017] In one embodiment, the base plate has a first fold on one of the lengths of the base plate, said first fold is substantially perpendicular to the flat area of ​​the base plate, and said first fold forms a support surface, said support surface being in contact with the mesh panel.

[0018] In one embodiment, the support fold further comprises a curved fold, said curved fold comprising at least two folds.

[0019] In one embodiment, the base plate has a second fold opposite to the first fold with respect to the longitudinal plane, said second fold is substantially perpendicular with respect to the flat area of ​​the base plate, said second fold being on the same side as the first fold.

[0020] In one embodiment, the first fold or the second fold includes a fold forming a lip or a reinforcement.

[0021] In one embodiment, the system comprises a second plate parallel to the base plate, said second plate has a length of which a surface of the length is in contact with the base plate.

[0022] Thanks to these arrangements, adding folds to the base plate or adding a second plate optimizes the robustness of the base plate, thus reinforcing the stability of the fence under various conditions. These elements add structural properties that can improve the overall strength of the fence system.

[0023] In one embodiment, the base plate is made of aluminum.

[0024] Thanks to these provisions, the use of aluminium makes it possible to lighten the system.

[0025] In one embodiment, the posts are sealed to the ground.

[0026] Thanks to these arrangements, the posts make it possible to stabilize the system with the ground.

[0027] According to a second aspect, the present invention relates to a method for installing a fence system as described above, manufacturing a base plate, remarkable in that it comprises the following steps: - to seal posts in the ground at a distance corresponding to a mesh panel; - install a base plate between the said posts; -install a mesh panel between the posts and above the base plate.

[0028] The advantages, purposes and particular characteristics of this method being similar to those of the fence system which is the subject of the present invention, they are not recalled here.

[0029] In one embodiment, during the base plate placement step, said base plate is made by a folding step forming a first fold and a second fold. Brief description of the figures

[0030] Other advantages, purposes and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following description, given for explanatory purposes and in no way as a limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0031] Fig. 1 represents a fencing system;

[0032] Fig. 2 represents a base plate of the fence system;

[0033] Figure 3 shows the association of the base plate with a second plate ;

[0034] Fig. 4 shows an overview of the contact surface between the base plate and the second plate;

[0035] Fig. 5 represents a front view of the base plate;

[0036] Fig. 6 represents a profile view of the base plate. Description of the implementation methods

[0037] Fig. 1 shows a fencing system.

[0038] The fence system comprises the following elements: a mesh panel 20, two posts 21 and a base plate 22.

[0039] The base plate 22 is metallic.

[0040] The base plate 22 has a thin thickness to allow for folding.

[0041] To obtain this fencing system, the system includes an installation method that the elements mentioned above are on stage.

[0042] The lattice panel 20 has a rectangular shape and comprises several vertical wires which are connected by horizontal wires.

[0043] According to one example produced, the lattice panel 20 is positioned between the two posts 21.

[0044] The posts 21 are sealed to the ground.

[0045] According to one embodiment, the posts 21 have a groove.

[0046] A groove is an elongated and narrow notch or slot made in a surface.

[0047] The lattice panel 20 is inserted into the posts 21 via the groove.

[0048] This insertion makes it possible to obtain a fixed frame.

[0049] The grooves in the posts 21 allow a part of a base plate 22 to be inserted.

[0050] A base plate 22 is a horizontal plate that is installed at the base of a structure.

[0051] The base plate 22 is positioned below the lattice panel 20.

[0052] According to one embodiment, the base plate 22 is made of aluminium.

[0053] More specifically, the base plate 22 is made of lacquered aluminum.

[0054] Lacquered aluminium refers to aluminium that has been coated with a layer of paint or lacquer to improve its appearance, durability and sometimes corrosion resistance.

[0055] According to an example produced, the base plate 22 is produced by profiling.

[0056] Profiling is an efficient manufacturing process for the mass production of parts with specific shapes, widely used in various industries.

[0057] According to one variant, the base plate 22 is produced by extrusion.

[0058] The manufacture of a plate by extrusion is a process in which a material is pushed or pulled through a die to create a continuous shape.

[0059] According to one variant, the base plate 22 is made of composite material.

[0060] A composite material is a material formed by combining two or more components of different natures, each retaining its distinct properties. The objective of this combination is to create a material having properties improved or specific characteristics that would not be present in the individual materials.

[0061] Naturally, the invention is described above by way of example. It is understood that a person skilled in the art is able to carry out different embodiments of the invention without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0062] Fig. 2 shows a base plate 22 of the fence system.

[0063] This figure shows the base plate 22 with a three-dimensional view.

[0064] According to one embodiment, the base plate 22 includes a folding step.

[0065] The base plate 22 has a flat area 25, a first fold 23 and a second fold 24. These two folds are on one of the lengths of the base plate 22.

[0066] The first fold 23 and the second fold 24 are opposite with respect to a longitudinal plane.

[0067] According to an example, the first fold 23 is substantially perpendicular to the flat area 25 of the base plate 22, and the first fold 23 forms a support surface. Each fold corresponds to a crease in the base plate 22.

[0068] The support surface being in contact with the mesh panel 20.

[0069] According to one example, the second fold 24 is substantially perpendicular to the flat area 25 of the base plate 22

[0070] The second fold 24 is on the same side as the first fold 23.

[0071] The first fold 23 or the second fold 24 further comprises another fold forming a lip or a reinforcement.

[0072] Fig. 3 shows the association of the base plate 22 with a second plate 26.

[0073] The fence system includes a second plate 26 parallel to the base plate 22. This second plate 26 has a length of which a surface of the length is in contact with the base plate 22.

[0074] The surface of the length of the second plate 26 is in contact with the second fold 24 of the base plate 22.

[0075] Fig. 4 shows an overview of the contact surface between the base plate 22 and the second plate 26.

[0076] Fig. 5 shows a front view of the base plate 22.

[0077] The base plate 22 has a length, a height and a thickness.

[0078] The length is between 800 mm and 2800 mm.

[0079] According to one variant, the length of the base plate 22 is 2000 mm.

[0080] The height is between 230 mm and 340 mm.

[0081] According to one variant produced, the height is 250 mm.

[0082] In one variant, it is possible either to have two base plates, one in one below the other, or twice the height. In one variant, the height is between 460 and 680mm, preferably 500mm.

[0083] According to another variant, the dimensions are as follows: Height: 340 mm, Length: 2800 mm, Thickness: 1.5 mm, Weight: 5.3 kg

[0084] According to another variant, the dimensions are as follows: Height: 500mm, Length: 2500mm, Thickness: 1.5mm, Weight: 6.3 kg

[0085] The thickness of the base plate 22 is between 0.80 mm and 1.5 mm.

[0086] The base plate 22 has a mass between 1 kilogram and 8 kilograms. According to one example, the mass is 3.8 kilograms.

[0087] According to an example produced, the first fold 23 has folds substantially oriented at 45 degrees and at 90 degrees.

[0088] Fig. 6 shows a side view of the base plate 22.

[0089] According to one manufacturing variant of the base plate 22, the height of the The base plate 22, profiled, is between 200 mm and 300 mm. The height is 250 mm.

[0090] The reinforcement of the second fold 24 is oriented approximately at 45 degrees.

[0091] It is emphasized that all features, as they are apparent to a person skilled in the art from the present description, drawings and attached features, even if in practice they have only been described in relation to other specific features, both individually and in any combinations, can be combined with other features or groups of features disclosed herein, provided that this has not been expressly excluded or that technical circumstances make such combinations impossible or meaningless. List of reference signs

[0092] [Tables 1] References Designations 20 Lattice panel 21 Posts 22 Base plate 23 First fold 24 Second fold 25 Flat area 26 Second plate

Claims

Demands

1. A fencing system comprising at least one rectangular mesh panel (20) comprising several vertical wires which are connected by horizontal wires, said mesh panel (20) is positioned between two posts (21), each post (21) having a groove configured to insert a part of the mesh panel (20), characterized in that the system comprises a base plate (22) having a height between 230 mm and 340 mm and comprising a flat area (25), said base plate (22) is positioned under the mesh panel (20) between the two posts (21); the base plate (22) has a first fold (23) on one of the lengths of the base plate (22), said first fold (23) is perpendicular to the flat area (25) of the base plate (22), and said first fold (23) forms a support surface, said support surface being in contact with the mesh panel (20);the support fold further comprises a curved fold, said curved fold comprising at least two folds; the base plate (22) comprises a second fold (24) opposite the first fold (23) with respect to the longitudinal plane, said second fold (24) being perpendicular with respect to the flat area (25) of the base plate (22), said second fold (24) being on the same side as the first fold (23); said system comprises a second plate (26) parallel to the base plate (22), said second plate (26) comprising a length of which a surface of the length is in contact with the base plate (22).

2. System according to claim 1, wherein the first fold (23) or the second fold (24) has a fold forming a lip or a reinforcement.

3. System according to claim 1, wherein the base plate (22) is made of aluminium.

4. System according to claim 1, wherein the posts (21) are sealed to the ground.

5. A method for installing a fence system according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a step of manufacturing a base plate (22), characterized in that it comprises the following steps: - to seal posts (21) in the ground at a distance corresponding to a lattice panel; - to install a base plate (22) between said posts (21); -install a mesh panel (20) between the posts (21) and above the base plate (22).

6. Method according to claim 5, wherein during the step of setting up the base plate (22), said base plate (22) is made by a folding step forming a first fold (23) and a second fold (24).

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