Fence mounting member

Abstract

To provide a fence mounting member for allowing easy connection work between adjacent fence members, while suppressing the cost without losing a bolt when using the bolt, simplifying member management and improving the workability.SOLUTION: The fence mounting member for connecting adjacent fence members when installing the fence members having fence faces formed with a plurality of vertical line materials and a plurality of transverse line materials joined into a mutually square shapes, continuously along columns erected at predetermined spaces, includes a first mounting part for engaging with the vertical line material on the adjacent end side of one fence member out of the mutually adjacent fence members, and a second mounting part for engaging with the vertical line material on the adjacent end side of the other fence member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a fence mounting member, and more particularly to a fence mounting member for connecting and fixing adjacent fence members together. [Background technology]

[0002] Generally, fences constructed along property boundaries are made by installing fence elements continuously along posts erected at regular intervals, with adjacent fence elements being connected and fixed to each other using fence mounting members.

[0003] Various configurations of such fence mounting components are known. For example, the fence mounting component described in Patent Document 1 comprises a horizontal bar fastener and a vertical bar fastener that are detachably connected to each other. The horizontal bar fastener has a fastening portion that engages with the horizontal bars at one end of an adjacent mesh fence, and a connecting portion that is connected to the fastening portion and connects to the vertical bar fastener. The vertical bar fastener has a vertical bar fitting portion that fits the vertical bars at one end of an adjacent mesh fence, and a connecting receiving portion that is connected to the vertical bar fitting portion and connects the connecting portion of the horizontal bar fastener. The connecting receiving portion and the connecting portion are connected to connect the horizontal bar fastener and the vertical bar fastener, and the fastening portion is rotated around the horizontal bar while engaged with the horizontal bar, allowing the vertical bar to fit into the vertical bar fitting portion. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6633784

[0005] Another example of a fence mounting component is shown in Figure 5, which comprises a first metal fitting 101 and a second metal fitting 102 that clamp the fence surface of the fence member from the front and back sides, respectively, and vertical wire member holding portions 104 and horizontal wire member holding portions 105 formed on the first metal fitting 101 and second metal fitting 102 clamp vertical wire members 3 and horizontal wire members 4, respectively, and the first metal fitting 101 and second metal fitting 102 are combined with bolts 103 to connect the fence members. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, as mentioned above, conventional fence mounting members use bolts 103 to fasten first metal fitting 101 and second metal fitting 102, but these bolts 103 are small bolts of about M6, which poses the problem of complicated installation work for fastening the bolts. Furthermore, because such small bolts are used, bolts are often lost, which causes the installation work to be stressful for workers.

[0007] Furthermore, the first metal fitting 101 and the second metal fitting 102 are formed by bending a metal plate, which poses a problem in that it is difficult to hold them against the fence surface when the bolt 103 is fastened.

[0008] Furthermore, there is also the problem that it is difficult to suppress costs by using the bolt 103. Also, in consideration of the possibility of losing a bolt, extra bolts are delivered as spares, which is another factor that makes it difficult to suppress costs.

[0009] Furthermore, since the device is made up of two parts, the first metal fitting 101 and the second metal fitting 102, there is also the problem that the management of the parts becomes complicated and it is difficult to reduce the number of parts.

[0010] Therefore, the present invention has been made in consideration of the above matters, and aims to provide a fence mounting member that allows adjacent fence members to be easily connected, prevents the loss of bolts that would otherwise be caused by using bolts, reduces costs, simplifies member management, and improves workability. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] The fence mounting member of the present invention is a fence mounting member that connects adjacent fence members to each other when the fence members have a fence surface formed by joining a plurality of vertical wires and a plurality of horizontal wires together in a lattice pattern and are installed continuously along upright posts set at predetermined intervals, and is characterized by having a first mounting portion that engages with the vertical wire at the adjacent end of one of the adjacent fence members, and a second mounting portion that engages with the vertical wire at the adjacent end of the other fence member.

[0012] The fence mounting member of the present invention preferably comprises a mounting member main body connecting the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion, and the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are formed at the ends of the mounting member main body and protrude in directions away from each other.

[0013] In the fence mounting member of the present invention, it is preferable that the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are formed at both ends of the mounting member main body and are curved and folded back toward the mounting member main body.

[0014] In the fence mounting member of the present invention, it is preferable that a gap is formed between the tips of the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion and the mounting member body, and that the gap is smaller than the wire diameter of the vertical wire material.

[0015] The above summary of the invention does not list all of the features necessary for the present invention, and subcombinations of these features may also constitute inventions. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the present invention, the fence members can be connected without using bolts, which makes it possible to easily perform the connecting work and reduce costs. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing one form of a fence constructed using a fence mounting member according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is an enlarged view showing an attached state of a fence mounting member according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 1 is a perspective view showing a fence mounting member according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a front view of the fence mounting member according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating a conventional fence mounting member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] Preferred embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the following embodiments do not limit the inventions according to the claims, and not all of the combinations of features described in the embodiments are necessarily essential to the solution of the invention.

[0019] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing one form of fence constructed using a fence mounting member according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing the mounted state of a fence mounting member according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a fence mounting member according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a front view of a fence mounting member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] As shown in Figure 1, the fence mounting component 10 of this embodiment is a component that connects adjacent fence components 2 to each other to form a fence 7 when the fence components 2 are continuously installed along posts 1 erected at predetermined intervals.

[0021] As an example, the support pillar 1 is a round steel pipe, and is erected on the ground with its lower end buried in a foundation such as mortar. A plurality of support pillars 1 are installed at predetermined intervals along the boundary of the site. The support pillars 1 are not limited to round steel pipes, but may be pipes with a polygonal cross section, or may be made of metal such as a stainless steel alloy or an aluminum alloy. The method of erecting the support pillars 1 is also not limited to burying them in a foundation such as mortar, and they may be erected by any conventionally known method, such as pouring the support pillars 1 directly into the soil or installing a base plate on a concrete surface.

[0022] The fence element 2 includes a fence surface 5 formed by joining multiple vertical wires 3 and multiple horizontal wires 4 together in a grid pattern, and furring strips 6 arranged at the upper end of the fence surface 5. The furring strips 6 are integrally formed with the fence surface 5. After joining the vertical wires 3 and horizontal wires 4 in a grid pattern, the upper end of the fence surface 5 is bent into a generally circular shape to form a cylindrical shape. The shape of the furring strips 6 is not limited to a cylindrical shape and may be any suitable shape, such as a rectangular shape. While the furring strips 6 have been described as being formed at the upper end of the fence surface 5, they may also be formed at the lower end of the fence surface 5. The horizontal wires 4 may be joined to either the inner or outer periphery of the circular periphery.

[0023] The vertical wires 3 and horizontal wires 4 are, for example, made of iron wires, and are arranged in a grid pattern and joined by welding at their intersections. To prevent corrosion due to rust and the like, the vertical wires 3 and horizontal wires 4 are preferably subjected to zinc plating or electrostatic powder coating using polyester resin as a base paint.

[0024] As shown in Figure 2, the fence mounting member 10 of this embodiment connects the middle portions of fence members 2, and connects adjacent fence members 2 by being assembled to the vertical wire member 3 at the adjacent end of one fence member 2 and the vertical wire member 3 at the adjacent end of the other fence member 2.

[0025] As shown in Figure 3, the fence mounting member 10 according to this embodiment comprises a mounting member main body 11 in the shape of a rectangular plate, and a first mounting portion 12 and a second mounting portion 13 formed on both longitudinal ends of the mounting member main body 11. The first mounting portion 12 and the second mounting portion 13 each extend along the short side of the mounting member main body 11. The fence mounting member 10 according to this embodiment is positioned so that the long side of the mounting member main body 11 is parallel to the horizontal wires 4, and the short side is parallel to the vertical wires 3.

[0026] In addition, the fence mounting member 10 according to this embodiment preferably has the mounting member main body 11, the first mounting portion 12, and the second mounting portion 13 integrally formed from a synthetic resin. Various well-known synthetic resins can be used, including ASA (Acrylate Styrene Acrylonitrile) resin and PC (Poly Carbonate) resin. Using a synthetic resin makes it easy to design the shapes of the first mounting portion 12 and the second mounting portion 13. Furthermore, the first mounting portion 12 and the second mounting portion 13 easily bend, facilitating the assembly of the first mounting portion 12 and the second mounting portion 13 to the vertical wire 3 (described later). The elasticity of the synthetic resin ensures reliable engagement between the first mounting portion 12 and the second mounting portion 13 and the vertical wire 3. The fence mounting member 10 according to this embodiment is not limited to being made from a synthetic resin; it may also be made from other materials, such as metal.

[0027] 4, the first mounting portion 12 and the second mounting portion 13 protrude away from the ends of the mounting member main body 11, and are formed into a cylindrical shape that curves and bends back from the part that connects to the mounting member main body 11. The first mounting portion 12 and the second mounting portion 13 have the same shape, and the fence mounting member 10 according to this embodiment is formed into a roughly S-shape in cross section in the short side direction.

[0028] The first mounting portion 12 and the second mounting portion 13 have an inner diameter larger than the wire diameter of the vertical wire 3 so that they can engage with the vertical wire 3. The tips of the first mounting portion 12 and the second mounting portion 13 are formed with turned-back portions 14 that are folded back in the direction opposite to the curvature direction, and a gap S is formed between the turned-back portions 14 and the surface of the mounting member main body 11.

[0029] Furthermore, the gap S is formed to be smaller than the wire diameter of the vertical wire material 3, so that when the vertical wire material 3 is engaged with the first mounting portion 12 and the second mounting portion 13, the engagement is maintained and the vertical wire material 3 is prevented from coming off the first mounting portion 12 and the second mounting portion 13.

[0030] Furthermore, because the return portion 14 is folded back in the opposite direction to the curvature of the first mounting portion 12 and the second mounting portion 13, by pressing the vertical wire 3 against the opening of the gap S, the elastic force of the fence mounting member 10 according to this embodiment can also be used to easily assemble the fence mounting member 10 according to this embodiment to the vertical wire 3. Furthermore, the tip of the return portion 14 may spread outward while maintaining the gap S so that the vertical wire 3 can be easily fitted in.

[0031] As described above, the fence mounting member 10 according to this embodiment allows adjacent fence members 2 to be connected using only one member without bolting, making the connection work easier and improving workability. Furthermore, since there is no need to fasten bolts and bolts are not lost, costs can be reduced by reducing the number of bolts. Furthermore, since the fence members 2 can be connected using one member, member management can be simplified. Furthermore, the fence mounting member 10 according to this embodiment simplifies the fence installation work itself, so workers do not feel stressed during the installation work.

[0032] In the fence mounting member 10 according to this embodiment, the first mounting portion 12 and the second mounting portion 13 have been described as engaging only with the vertical wires 3, but it is also possible to form grooves along the longitudinal direction in the first mounting portion 12 and the second mounting portion 13, into which the horizontal wires 4 can be engaged. It is clear from the claims that such modified or improved embodiments are also included within the technical scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0033] 1 Post, 2,100 Fence member, 3 Vertical wire, 4 Horizontal wire, 5 Fence surface, 6 Furring strip, 7 Fence, 10 Fence mounting member, 11 Mounting member body, 12 First mounting portion, 13 Second mounting portion, 14 Return portion, 101 First metal fitting, 102 Second metal fitting, 103 Bolt, 104 Vertical wire holding portion, 105 Horizontal wire holding portion, S Gap.

Claims

1. A fence mounting member that connects adjacent fence elements to each other when the fence elements have a fence surface formed by joining a plurality of vertical wires and a plurality of horizontal wires together in a lattice pattern and are installed continuously along posts that are erected at predetermined intervals, A fence mounting member characterized by having a first mounting portion that engages with the vertical wire material at the adjacent end of one of adjacent fence members, and a second mounting portion that engages with the vertical wire material at the adjacent end of the other fence member.

2. The fence mounting member according to claim 1, a mounting member main body that connects the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion; A mounting member for a fence, characterized in that the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are formed at ends of the mounting member body and protrude in directions away from each other.

3. The fence mounting member according to claim 2, A mounting member for a fence, characterized in that the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are formed at both ends of the mounting member body and are curved and folded back toward the mounting member body.

4. The fence mounting member according to claim 3, a gap is formed between the tip of the first mounting portion and the tip of the second mounting portion and the mounting member body; A fence mounting member, characterized in that the gap is smaller than the wire diameter of the vertical wire material.

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