Wood plastic composite handrail coupling apparatus for preventing sway and easying angle adjustment

Abstract

The present invention relates to a synthetic wood fence connector that allows horizontal members installed between posts constituting the fence to be installed in all cases regardless of the installation angle, and also allows for easy angle adjustment and prevention of movement of the horizontal members. A fence connector for a composite wood fence comprising a post, a horizontal member, and a fence connector connecting the post and the horizontal member, wherein the fence connector comprises: a bracket part comprising a fixed bracket fixedly connected to the post and a hinge bracket inserted into the fixed bracket and installed to be rotatable; a housing part comprising a horizontal member mounting part into which the end of the horizontal member is inserted and fixed, and a square column-shaped hinge projection formed protruding from one side of the horizontal member mounting part so as to be mounted on the hinge connecting member of the hinge bracket; and a fastening member that hinge-connects the hinge projection to the hinge connecting member; thereby providing a composite wood fence connector that prevents movement and facilitates angle adjustment.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a synthetic wood fence connector that allows horizontal members installed between posts constituting the fence to be installed in all cases regardless of the installation angle, and also prevents movement of the horizontal members and facilitates angle adjustment. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, fences are installed at the edges of parks, hiking trails, etc., at the boundaries between sidewalks and roads where people pass, at the edges of deck walkways, etc., and serve as a type of fence to mark boundaries, protect the safety of passersby, and control access.

[0003] These fences are generally installed at different heights depending on the terrain where they are installed, by connecting horizontal members between the posts and circular or square posts installed on the ground or the upper surface of a deck.

[0004] However, when installing multiple fences between vertically extending posts, while construction is easy on flat surfaces, there were problems such as the difficulty of the work and the resulting long working time required in sloped sections where the installation surfaces of the posts differed, as it was necessary to cut both ends of the horizontal members to match the slope angle and install separate connectors suitable for each angle.

[0005] In addition, with the recent development of eco-friendly materials, fences utilizing various types of composite wood that offer a natural beauty reminiscent of wood rather than a metallic feel are being widely installed. However, due to the material properties of composite wood, deformation occurs at the joints between the posts and horizontal members. Consequently, problems are arising where horizontal members warp or the posts supporting them are damaged because the materials are unable to withstand this deformation.

[0006] As a solution to the aforementioned problems, the posts and horizontal members forming the fence are connected to each other through a connecting device with a relatively complex structure. In the case of conventional fence connectors, most require a relatively large number of parts, resulting in a complex assembly process and long connecting sections, which made fence installation difficult.

[0007] In addition, conventional railing or fence connectors had the problem of requiring the use of multiple parts or the use of complex molds to enable rotation in the forward, backward, or left and right directions when the posts and horizontal members were installed.

[0008] In addition, conventional railing or fence connectors had a structural problem in that the connection between the post and the horizontal member was formed in an arc shape, which could easily cause shaking or movement. Prior art literature

[0009] Registered Patent Publication No. 10-2031080 (Registered Oct. 04, 2019) Registered Patent Publication No. 10-2484642 (Registered Dec. 30, 2022) Published Patent Publication No. 10-2024-0162243 (Published Nov. 15, 2024) Registered Patent Publication No. 10-2699410 (Registered Aug. 22, 2024) The problem to be solved

[0010] Accordingly, the present invention has been devised to resolve the problems of the aforementioned prior art and aims to provide a composite wood fence connector that allows for the installation of posts and horizontal members at any angle, while also enabling easy angle adjustment and preventing movement.

[0011] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a synthetic wood fence connector that prevents movement and allows for easy angle adjustment, thereby preventing movement of the installed fence. means of solving the problem

[0012] To achieve the above objective, the present invention provides a fence connector for a synthetic wood fence comprising a post, a horizontal member, and a fence connector connecting the post and the horizontal member, wherein the fence connector comprises: a bracket part comprising a fixed bracket fixedly connected to the post and a hinge bracket inserted into the fixed bracket and installed to be rotatable; a housing part comprising a horizontal member mounting part into which the end of the horizontal member is inserted and fixed, and a square column-shaped hinge projection formed protruding from one side of the horizontal member mounting part so as to be mounted on the hinge connecting member of the hinge bracket; and a fastening member that hinge-connects the hinge projection to the hinge connecting member; thereby providing a synthetic wood fence connector that prevents movement and allows for easy angle adjustment.

[0013] In the present invention, the fixing bracket is characterized by comprising: a base plate having a fastening hole formed in a corner portion so as to be fixed to a support; and a hinge bracket insertion fastening member protruding from the center of the base plate, into which the hinge bracket is inserted and seated.

[0014] In the present invention, the hinge bracket insertion fastener is characterized by being composed of a first fastener into which a hinge bracket is inserted and the lower end is seated, and a second fastener formed by an axial tube in the first fastener.

[0015] In the present invention, the second fastener is characterized by having a rotation-limiting groove of a certain size formed on its inner surface to limit the rotation of the hinge bracket so that the hinge bracket can rotate at a certain angle.

[0016] In the present invention, the hinge bracket is characterized by comprising: a ring-shaped step seated on a first fastening member; a cylindrical bracket body inserted into a second fastening member, with a reduced diameter formed on the upper part of the ring-shaped step seat; a pair of hinge connecting members formed on both sides of the upper surface of the bracket body and equipped with fastening holes; and a rotation limiting projection formed in a certain shape on the outer circumference of the bracket body between the hinge connecting members and movable along the rotation limiting groove.

[0017] The rotation limiting projection of the present invention further includes a position fixing projection formed protruding from one side upper portion, and the rotation limiting groove portion further includes a plurality of projection grooves formed on the upper portion of the rotation limiting groove portion at a position corresponding to the position fixing projection so that the position fixing projection is inserted and the position of the hinge bracket can be fixed.

[0018] The present invention is characterized by further forming a wobble braking surface on the upper surface of the bracket body between the hinge connecting members, wherein upward inclined surfaces are formed on both sides of the center of the upper surface.

[0019] In the present invention, the hinge projection is characterized by having hinge holes corresponding to fastening holes formed intersectingly on the side, and a corresponding braking surface formed on the front of the hinge projection that contacts the shaking braking surface, the surface being formed with square projections. Effects of the invention

[0020] The composite wood fence connector according to the present invention has the advantage that the posts and horizontal members can be installed at any angle.

[0021] In addition, the synthetic wood fence connector according to the present invention has the advantage of preventing movement, such as shaking or vibration, of the horizontal members installed between the posts.

[0022] In addition, the composite wood fence connector according to the present invention has the advantage of enabling the installation of posts and horizontal members without separate configuration, even on slopes or on flat surfaces.

[0023] In addition, the composite wood fence connector according to the present invention has the advantage of significantly reducing the work time for installing posts and horizontal members because it can be installed at any angle.

[0024] In addition, the composite wood fence connector according to the present invention has the advantage of being able to easily change the installation direction for installing the horizontal member because the hinge bracket can be rotated left and right.

[0025] In addition, the composite wood fence connector according to the present invention has the advantage that the horizontal member can be installed at an angle on a horizontal plane or at an angle on an inclined plane, as the hinge bracket can rotate left and right. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0026] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a synthetic wood fence connector that prevents movement and allows for easy angle adjustment according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a synthetic wood fence connector that prevents movement and allows for easy angle adjustment according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a bracket part according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a fixing bracket according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the relationship of a hinge bracket rotating within a fixed bracket according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is a plan view illustrating the relationship between the rotation limiting groove and the rotation limiting projection according to the present invention. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the bracket portion and the housing portion of a synthetic wood fence connector that prevents movement and facilitates angle adjustment according to the present invention. FIG. 8 is a usage diagram illustrating the direction of connecting a post and a horizontal member using a synthetic wood fence connector that prevents movement and facilitates angle adjustment according to the present invention. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the usage state of installing a horizontal member at an angle on a support using a synthetic wood fence connector that prevents movement and allows for easy angle adjustment according to the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0027] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this description is intended to be detailed enough for a person skilled in the art to easily practice the invention, and does not imply that the technical scope and concept of the present invention are limited thereby.

[0028] FIG. 1 illustrates a post (2), a horizontal member (3), and a synthetic wood fence connector (10) that constitute a synthetic wood fence (1) according to the present invention. The post (2) and the horizontal member (3) are connected to each other by the synthetic wood fence connector (10). Since it is a synthetic wood fence (1), the post (2) and the horizontal member (3) are made of synthetic wood, and the synthetic wood fence connector (10) is made of a metal such as aluminum.

[0029] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a synthetic wood fence connector (10) that prevents movement and allows for easy angle adjustment according to the present invention. As shown in the drawing, the synthetic wood fence connector (10) that prevents movement and allows for easy angle adjustment is composed of a bracket part (100), an enclosure part (200), and a fastening member (300). The bracket part (100) is composed of a fixed bracket (110) that is fixedly connected to a support post (2) and a hinge bracket (120) that is inserted into the fixed bracket (110) and installed to be rotatable. The enclosure part (200) is composed of a horizontal member mounting part (210) into which the end of a horizontal member (3) is inserted and fixed, and a square column-shaped hinge projection (220) that is formed protruding from one side of the horizontal member mounting part (210) so as to be mounted on the hinge connecting member (123) of the hinge bracket (120). The fastening member (300) may be of various forms, such as a fastening member made of a bolt / nut or a bolt that can be fastened with a hex wrench.

[0030] FIG. 3 illustrates a bracket section (100). As shown in the drawing, the bracket section (100) consists of a fixed bracket (110) that is fixedly mounted on a support (2) and a hinge bracket (120) that is inserted and seated in the fixed bracket (110) and can rotate at a certain angle. The fixed bracket (110) consists of a base plate (111) in which a fastening hole (113) is formed at the corner portion so as to be fixed to the support (2), a hinge bracket insertion fastening member (112) that is formed protruding from the center of the base plate (111) and into which the hinge bracket (120) is inserted and seated, and a fastening hole (113) for mounting the fixed bracket (110) to the support (2). A screw is installed in the fastening hole (113) to fix the fixed bracket (100) to the support (2). The hinge bracket insertion fastening member (112) consists of a first fastening member (1121) into which the hinge bracket (120) is inserted and the lower end is seated, and a second fastening member (1122) formed from the first fastening member (1121). The insertion fastening member (112) is formed in a two-stage shape with a step formed so that the hinge bracket (120) can be inserted and seated. To allow the hinge bracket (120) to rotate at a certain angle, a rotation limiting groove (1123) of a certain size is further formed on the inner circumference of the second fastener (11220) to limit the rotation of the hinge bracket (120). The rotation limiting groove (1123) is a configuration to allow the hinge bracket (120) to rotate at a certain angle. As shown in FIG. 4, specifically, the certain angle can be 90°. A groove of a certain length is formed so that the hinge bracket (120) can rotate within a range of 90°. When the hinge bracket (120) rotates within a range of 90°, a pair of hinge connecting members (123) of the hinge bracket (120) are positioned horizontally at one rotational end, and a pair of hinge connecting members (123) are positioned vertically at the other rotational end. It works.That is, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the fence connector (10) can be installed by installing the fixing bracket (110) on the support (2), then rotating the hinge bracket (120) to position it horizontally or vertically, and then connecting the enclosure part (200) so that the horizontal member (3) can be installed in the enclosure part (200) in a desired direction. As illustrated in FIG. 4 to 6, the rotation limiting groove part (1123) includes a plurality of protrusion grooves (11231) formed on the upper part of the rotation limiting groove part (1123) at a position corresponding to the position fixing protrusion (1241), so that the position fixing protrusion (1241) of the rotation limiting protrusion part (124) is inserted to fix the position of the hinge bracket (120). The rotation limiting protrusion part (124) is rotatable along the rotation limiting groove part (1123). Accordingly, when the rotation limiting projection (124) is rotated and the position fixing projection (1241) is inserted and seated in the projection groove (11231a) on one side, the hinge bracket (120) is not rotated and its position is fixed. Also, when the rotation limiting projection (124) is rotated and the position fixing projection (1241) is inserted and seated in the projection groove (11231b) on the other side, the hinge bracket (120) is also not rotated and its position is fixed. FIG. 6 illustrates the rotation limiting groove (1123) in which the rotation limiting projection (124) is rotated. In FIG. 6, part (a) illustrates that the position fixing projection (1241) is inserted and seated in one side projection groove (11231a) so that rotation is restricted, and part (b) illustrates that the position fixing projection (1241) is inserted and seated in the other side projection groove (11231b) so that rotation is restricted. In part (c), the rotation limiting projection part (124) can rotate. Therefore, the rotation limiting projection part (124) can rotate within a range of 90°, and the installation form can be installed in various forms. FIG. 5(a) illustrates a hinge bracket (120) with a position fixing projection (1241) inserted and seated in a protrusion groove (11231a) on one side, thereby restricting rotation, and FIG. 5(b) illustrates a position fixing projection (1241) inserted and seated in a protrusion groove (11231b) on the other side, thereby restricting rotation.In FIG. 5(a), the hinge connecting member (123) is positioned vertically, and in FIG. 5(b), the hinge connecting member (123) is positioned horizontally.

[0031] A hinge bracket (120) is described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6. The hinge bracket (120), which is inserted and seated into the hinge bracket insertion fastening member (112) of the fixed bracket (110), comprises a ring-shaped step (121) seated in the first fastening member (1121), a cylindrical bracket body (122) that is inserted into the second fastening member (1122) with a reduced diameter formed on the upper part of the ring-shaped step (121), a pair of hinge connecting members (123) formed on both sides of the upper surface (1221) of the bracket body (122) and equipped with fastening holes (1231), and a rotation limiting projection (124) formed in a certain shape on the outer circumference of the bracket body (122) between the hinge connecting members (123) and movable along the rotation limiting groove (1123). The hinge bracket (120) is configured such that the housing portion (300) is connected by a fastening member (300) that acts as a hinge. The rotation of the hinge bracket (120) is as described above. By means of the rotation limiting projection (124) of the hinge bracket (120), the hinge bracket (120) can rotate within the insertion fastening portion (112), and the maximum rotation angle can be limited to 90°. The rotation limiting projection (124) further has a position fixing projection (1241) formed therein to fix the position of the hinge bracket (120). The relationship between the position fixing projection (1241) of the rotation limiting projection (124) and the projection grooves (11231a, 11231b) of the rotation limiting groove portion (1123) is as described above.

[0032] FIG. 7 illustrates that the housing part (200) is fastened to the hinge bracket (120) by a fastening member (300). On the upper surface (1221) of the bracket body (122) of the hinge bracket (120), a vibration braking surface (125) is formed in the shape of an upward sloping surface extending from the center to both sides to prevent shaking of the housing part (200). That is, the vibration braking surface (125) is composed of a central flat surface and upward sloping surfaces on both sides of the center, thereby preventing the housing part (200) from shaking easily. Additionally, a corresponding braking surface (222) corresponding to the vibration braking surface (125) is further formed on the hinge projection (220) of the housing part (200). That is, the corresponding braking surface (222) is composed of a central flat surface and upward sloping surfaces extending from the center to the four corners. Accordingly, when the housing part (200) is mounted to the hinge connecting member (123) of the hinge bracket (120) by the fastening member (300), movement such as shaking or movement can be restricted by the braking surfaces on both sides.

[0033] FIG. 8(a) illustrates a hinge connector (123) of a composite wood fence connector (10) that is easy to prevent movement and adjust angles, connecting a post (2) and a horizontal member (3) in a vertical form, and FIG. 8(b) illustrates a hinge connector (123) that is easy to prevent movement and adjust angles, connecting a post (2) and a horizontal member (3) in a horizontal form. FIG. 9(a) illustrates a horizontal member (3) connected horizontally to a post (2) by a composite wood fence connector (10) that is easy to prevent movement and adjust angles, and FIG. 9(b) illustrates a horizontal member (3) connected to a post (2) at an angle. That is, as shown in the drawings, it can be seen that installation is possible in various ways depending on the angle in the horizontal plane and the angled plane. In addition, it is evident that it is also possible to install it at a constant angle on a horizontal plane. Therefore, it can be seen that the synthetic wood fence connector (10) according to the present invention, which is easy to prevent movement and adjust angles, can connect the support post (2) and the horizontal member (3) at various angles depending on the installation form. Furthermore, the synthetic wood fence connector (10) according to the present invention, which is easy to prevent movement and adjust angles, has the advantage of providing a sense of stability to pedestrians because, after the horizontal member (3) is fixed to the support post (2), the shaking braking surface (125) and the corresponding braking surface (222) are formed at an angle and are seated on the inclined surface, thereby restricting movement such as shaking or moving easily.

[0034] Although the embodiments described above are exemplary, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in various other forms without departing from the spirit and scope thereof. Accordingly, the embodiments described above should be regarded as exemplary rather than restrictive, and all embodiments within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents shall be deemed to be included within the scope of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0035] 1 : Fence 2 : Post 3 : Horizontal member 10: Fence connector with anti-movement and easy angle adjustment 100 : Bracket part 110 : Fixing bracket 111 : Base plate 112: Hinge bracket insertion fastening part 113: Fastening hole 120 : Hinge bracket 121 : Ring-shaped step 122: Bracket body 123: Hinge connector 124: Rotation limiting projection 125: Wobble braking surface 200: Hull section 210: Horizontal member mounting hole 220 : Hinge projection 221 : Hinge hole 222 : Counter-braking surface

Claims

Claim 1 A fence connector of a composite wood fence comprising a post, a horizontal member, and a fence connector connecting the post and the horizontal member, wherein the fence connector comprises: a bracket portion comprising a fixing bracket fixedly connected to the post and a hinge bracket inserted into the fixing bracket and installed to be rotatable; and an enclosure portion comprising a horizontal member mounting member into which the end of the horizontal member is inserted and fixed, and a rectangular column-shaped hinge projection formed to protrude from one side of the horizontal member mounting member so as to be mounted on a hinge connecting member of the hinge bracket. A composite wood fence connector that facilitates flow prevention and angle adjustment, comprising: a fastening member that hinge-connects the hinge projection to the hinge connecting member; wherein the fixing bracket comprises a base plate having a fastening hole formed in a corner portion so as to be fixed to the support post, and a hinge bracket insertion fastening member formed protruding from the center of the base plate so as to be inserted and seated therein; wherein the hinge bracket insertion fastening member comprises a first fastening member into which the hinge bracket is inserted and seated at the lower end, and a second fastening member formed as an axial tube in the first fastening member; and wherein the second fastening member further comprises an arc-shaped rotation limiting groove of a certain size formed on its inner surface to limit the rotation of the hinge bracket so as to allow the hinge bracket to rotate at a certain angle. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 delete Claim 5 A synthetic wood fence connector that facilitates prevention of movement and angle adjustment, characterized in that, in claim 1, the hinge bracket comprises: a ring-shaped step seated on the first fastening member; a cylindrical bracket body inserted into the second fastening member, with a reduced diameter formed on the upper part of the ring-shaped step; a pair of hinge connecting members formed on both sides of the upper surface of the bracket body and equipped with fastening holes; and a rotation limiting projection formed in a certain shape on the outer circumference of the bracket body between the hinge connecting members and movable along the rotation limiting groove. Claim 6 A synthetic wood fence connector that facilitates prevention of movement and angle adjustment, characterized in that, in claim 5, the rotation limiting projection part further includes a position fixing projection formed protruding from the upper side of one side, and the rotation limiting groove part further includes a plurality of projection grooves formed on the upper part of the rotation limiting groove part at a position corresponding to the position fixing projection so that the position fixing projection is inserted to fix the position of the hinge bracket. Claim 7 A composite wood fence connector that facilitates flow prevention and angle adjustment, characterized in that, in claim 6, an anti-shake surface is further formed on the upper surface of the bracket body between the hinge connecting members, wherein upward sloping surfaces are formed on both sides of the center of the upper surface. Claim 8 A synthetic wood fence connector that facilitates flow prevention and angle adjustment, characterized in that, in claim 7, the hinge projection has a hinge hole formed intersectingly on its side corresponding to the fastening hole, and a corresponding braking surface made of a square projection is formed on the front surface of the hinge projection that contacts the shaking braking surface.

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