Fence assembly

Abstract

A fence assembly comprising a first post including a first channel, a second post including a second channel, and a first panel positioned between the first post and the second post. The first panel defines a first cavity, and the first panel is at least partially positioned within the first channel and the second channel. The fence assembly further includes a second panel positioned between the first post and the second post. The second panel defines a second cavity; and the second panel is at least partially positioned within the first channel and the second channel. The first panel is at least partially positioned within a groove formed on the second panel.

Description

FENCE ASSEMBLYCROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 546,784, filed November 1, 2023, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present disclosure relates systems, devices, assemblies, and methods for fencing. BACKGROUND

[0003] Conventional fence solutions are expensive, difficult to assemble, and lack the strength to withstand blasts or other impacts.SUMMARY

[0004] The disclosure provides, in one aspect, a fence assembly comprising a first post including a first channel, a second post including a second channel, and a first panel positioned between the first post and the second post. The first panel defines a first cavity, and the first panel is at least partially positioned within the first channel and the second channel. The fence assembly further includes a second panel positioned between the first post and the second post. The second panel defines a second cavity, and the second panel is at least partially positioned within the first channel and the second channel. The first panel is at least partially positioned within a groove formed on the second panel.

[0005] In some embodiments, the first panel includes a first wall, a second wall, a third wall, and a fourth wall; wherein the second wall is positioned opposite the third wall.

[0006] In some embodiments, the second wall includes a first portion, a second portion, and a first transition portion between the first portion and the second portion, and wherein the third wall includes a third portion, a fourth portion, and a second transition portion between the third portion and the fourth portion.

[0007] In some embodiments, a protrusion of the first panel is formed by the second portion of the second wall, the fourth portion of the third wall, and the fourth wall; and wherein the protrusion is at least partially positioned within the groove formed on the second panel.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first cavity is at least partially defined by the first wall, the second wall, the third wall, and the fourth wall.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first panel includes a first rib and a second rib extending from the first wall.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first panel includes a groove at least partially formed by the first wall, the first rib, and the second rib.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first rib includes a rib surface that is co-planar with a first surface of the second wall, and the second rib includes a second rib surface that is co-planar with a second surface of the third wall.

[0012] In some embodiments, the fence assembly includes a first insert positioned within the first cavity and a second insert positioned within the second cavity.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first insert is a Kevlar insert, a soundproof insert, or a reinforced insert.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first cavity includes a first cavity portion configured to receive a first insert and a second cavity portion configured to receive a second insert; and wherein the second cavity portion is offset from the first cavity portion along a first axis and a second axis orthogonal to the first axis.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first post is identical to the second post, and wherein the first panel is identical to the second panel.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first post includes a center frame, a first corner frame coupled to the center frame, a second comer frame coupled to the center frame, and a side frame coupled to the center frame.

[0017] In some embodiments, a first cavity is at least partially defined by the center frame and the side frame, a second cavity at least partially defined by the first corner frame, and a third cavity at least partially defined by the second corner frame.

[0018] In some embodiments, the first post includes the first channel, a first additional channel, and a second additional channel.

[0019] In some embodiments, the first additional channel is positioned between the first channel and the second additional channel.

[0020] In some embodiments, the first post is symmetrical about a symmetry axis, and wherein the symmetry axis extends through the first additional channel.

[0021] In some embodiments, the side frame includes a plurality of ribs extending towards the center frame.

[0022] In some embodiments, the fence assembly further includes a first cap coupled to the first post and a second cap coupled to the second post.

[0023] In some embodiments, the fence assembly further includes a camera assembly at least partially positioned within the first cap.

[0024] In some embodiments, the fence assembly further includes a lighting assembly at least partially positioned within the first cap.

[0025] In some embodiments, the fence assembly further includes a bracket coupled to the first panel and coupled to the first post.

[0026] In some embodiments, the fence assembly further includes a top cover extending between the first post and the second post.

[0027] In some embodiments, the fence assembly further includes a third post and a third panel extending between the second post and the third post.

[0028] In some embodiments, the third post includes a third channel and the second post includes an additional channel; and wherein the third panel is positioned between the second post and the third post, wherein the third panel is at least partially positioned within the additional channel and the third channel.

[0029] In some embodiments, the third panel extends perpendicular to the first panel.

[0030] In some embodiments, the fence assembly further includes an opening at least partially formed by the first panel and the second panel, and wherein the opening receives a window or a door.

[0031] The disclosure provides, in one aspect, a panel including a first wall, a second wall, a third wall positioned opposite the first wall, and a cavity with a first cavity portion configured to receive a first insert. The first cavity portion is at least partially defined by the first wall, the second wall, and the third wall. The panel further includes a fourth wall; a fifth wall; a sixth wall positioned opposite the fourth wall; wherein the cavity includes a second cavity portion configured to receive a second insert. The second cavity portion is at least partially defined by the fourth wall; the fifth wall; and the sixth wall. The panel further includes a seventh wall extending between the third wall and the sixth wall, an eighth wall extending between the first wall and the fourth wall, a rib extending from the first wall, and a groove is at least partially formed by the rib, the first wall, and the eighth wall. The panel further includes a protrusion is formed by the second wall, the third wall, and the seventh wall.

[0032] In some embodiments, the second wall includes a first portion, a second portion, and a transition portion between the first portion and the second portion.

[0033] In some embodiments, an end of the rib is beveled.

[0034] In some embodiments, the rib includes a rib surface that is co-planar with a first surface of the second wall.

[0035] In some embodiments, a first width dimension of the protrusion is smaller than a second width dimension of the groove.

[0036] In some embodiments, a first comer connecting the sixth wall and the fifth wall is beveled; and wherein a second comer connecting the fifth wall and the fourth wall is beveled.

[0037] In some embodiments, the panel further comprises an internal rib extending into the cavity; wherein the internal rib is positioned between the first cavity portion and the second cavity portion.

[0038] In some embodiments, the panel is made of extmded aluminum.

[0039] In some embodiments, the first cavity portion is offset from the second cavity portion along a first axis and a second axis orthogonal to the first axis.

[0040] Other aspects of the disclosure will become apparent by consideration of the detailed description and accompanying drawings.DEFINITIONS

[0041] ‘ ‘About” and “approximately” are used to provide flexibility to a numerical range endpoint by providing that a given value may be “slightly above” or “slightly below” the endpoint without affecting the desired result.

[0042] The term “coupled,” as used herein, is defined as “connected,” although not necessarily directly, and not necessarily mechanically. The term coupled is to be understood to mean physically, magnetically, chemically, fluidly, electrically, or otherwise coupled, connected or linked and does not exclude the presence of intermediate elements between the coupled elements absent specific contrary language.

[0043] As used herein, the term “in electronic communication” refers to electrical devices (e.g., computers, processors, etc.) that are configured to communicate with one another through direct or indirect signaling. Likewise, a computer configured to transmit (e.g., through cables, wires, infrared signals, telephone lines, airwaves, etc.) information to another computer or device, is in electronic communication with the other computer or device.

[0044] The terms “comprise(s),” “include(s),” “having,” “has,” “can,” “contain(s),” and variants thereof, as used herein, are intended to be open-ended transitional phrases, terms, orwords that do not preclude the possibility of additional acts or structures. The singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The present disclosure also contemplates other embodiments “comprising,” “consisting of’ and “consisting essentially of,” the embodiments or elements presented herein, whether explicitly set forth or not.

[0045] For the recitation of numeric ranges herein, each intervening number there between with the same degree of precision is explicitly contemplated. For example, for the range of 6-9, the numbers 7 and 8 are contemplated in addition to 6 and 9, and for the range 6.0-7.0, the number 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, and 7.0 are explicitly contemplated.

[0046] In the foregoing description of preferred embodiments, specific terminology has been resorted to for the sake of clarity. However, the invention is not intended to be limited to the specific terms so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific term includes all technical equivalents which operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar technical purpose. Terms such as "top" and "bottom", "front" and "rear", "inner" and "outer", "above", "below", "upper", "lower", "vertical", "horizontal", "upright" and the like are used as words of convenience to provide reference points.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0047] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a fence assembly.

[0048] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a portion of the fence assembly of FIG. 1.

[0049] FIG. 3 is perspective cross-sectional view of three panels of the fence assembly ofFIG. 1.

[0050] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a panel of the fence assembly of FIG. 1.

[0051] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a post of the fence assembly of FIG. 1.

[0052] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a post according to one embodiment.

[0053] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a panel.

[0054] Before any embodiments are explained in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the following drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. In case of conflict, the present document, including definitions, will control. Preferred methods and materials are described below, although methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in practice or testing of the present disclosure. All publications, patent applications, patents and other references mentioned herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety. The materials, methods, and examples disclosed herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.

[0056] With reference to FIG. 1, a fence assembly 10 includes a plurality of posts 14A, 14B, 14C, 14D with a first post 14A, a second post 14B, a third post 14C, and a fourth post 14D. In other embodiments, the fence assembly 10 may include any number of posts. The fence assembly 10 further includes a plurality of panel sets 18A, 18B, 18C positioned between posts 14A-14D. For example, a first panel set 18A includes panels 22 including, at least, a first panel 22A, a second panel 22B, and a third panel 22C positioned between the first post 14A and the second post 14B. Likewise, a second panel set 18B includes panels 26 including, at least, a first panel 26A, a second panel 26B, and a third panel 26C positioned between the second post 14B and the third post 14C. In the illustrated embodiment, each of the panel sets 18A, 18B, 18C includes eighteen panels positioned between adjacent posts. In other embodiments, the panel sets include any number of panels to achieve a desired height, for example. In some embodiments, the fence assembly is a barrier configured to secure a door, for example.

[0057] With continued reference to FIG. 1, the first panel set 18A extends co-planar with the second panel set 18B. In other words, the first panel set 18A and the second panel set 18B extend in the same direction. In the illustrated embodiment, the third panel set 18C extends perpendicular to the panel sets 18 A, 18B. In other words, the third panel set 18C extends in a different direction than the panel sets 18A, 18B. In other embodiments, any panel set may extend at an angle from an adjacent panel set.

[0058] With reference to FIG. 2, the first post 14A includes a first channel 30 and the second post 14B includes a second channel 34. In the illustrated embodiment, the first panel 22A is at least partially positioned within the first channel 30 and the second channel 34. In some embodiments, the first panel 22A forms an interference fit with the first channel 30 and thesecond channel 34. Likewise, the second panel 22B is at least partially positioned within the first channel 30 and the second channel 34. In addition, the third post 14C includes a third channel 38, and the second post 14B includes an additional channel 42. In the illustrated embodiment, the additional channel 42 is positioned on the second post 14B opposite the second channel 34. The panels 26 of the second panel set 18B are positioned between the second post 14B and the third post 14C. The panels 26 of the second panel set 18B are each at least partially positioned within the additional channel 42 of the second post 18B and the third channel 38 of the third post 14C.

[0059] With reference to FIG. 3, a portion of the panels 22 in the first panel set 18A are illustrated. The first panel 22A defines a first cavity 46A, the second panel 22B defines a second cavity 46B, and the third panel 22C defines a third cavity 46C. In the illustrated embodiment, each of the panels 22 in the panel set 18A define a cavity. In some embodiments, the panels 22 are hollow.

[0060] With reference to FIG. 2, the fencing assembly 10 further includes a plurality of inserts 50. In the illustrated embodiment, each of the panels 22 includes an insert 50 positioned within the panel 22. For example, a first insert 50 is positioned within the first cavity 46A of the first panel 22A and a second insert 50 is positioned within the second cavity 46B of the second panel 22B. In some embodiments, the insert 50 is made of an impact-resistant material (e.g., a Kevlar insert, a bullet-proof insert). In some embodiments, the insert 50 is made of a soundproof material (e.g., a soundproof insert). In some embodiments, the insert 50 is made of a reinforced material (e.g., a reinforced insert). In some embodiments, the insert 50 is shaped to fill the entire cavity of the panel.

[0061] With continued reference to FIG. 3, the panels 22A-22C are stacked. In the illustrated embodiment, the first panel 22A is at least partially positioned within a groove 54B formed on the second panel 22B. Similarly, the second panel 22B is at least partially positioned within a groove 54C formed in the third panel 22C. In the illustrated embodiment, a protrusion 58 A of the first panel 22A is at least partially positioned within the groove 54B formed on the second panel 22B. Likewise, a protrusion 58B of the second panel 2 is at least partially positioned within the groove 54C formed on the third panel 22C. As such, the panels 22 at least partially overlap when stacked together.

[0062] With reference to FIG. 4, the first panel 22A includes a first wall 62, a second wall 66, a third wall 70, and a fourth wall 74. The cavity 46A is at least partially defined by the first wall 62, the second wall 66, the third wall 70, and the fourth wall 74. In the illustrated embodiment, the second wall 66 is positioned opposite the third wall 70. The second wall 66 includes a first portion 78, a second portion 82, and a first transition portion 86 between the first portion 78 and the second portion 82. The third wall 70 includes a third portion 90, a fourth portion 94, and a second transition portion 98 between the third portion 90 and the fourth portion 94. The protrusion 58 A of the first panel 22A is formed, at least in part, by the second portion 82 of the second wall 66, the fourth portion 94 of the third wall 70, and the fourth wall 74.

[0063] The first panel 22 A further includes a first rib 102 and a second rib 106 extending from the first wall 62. The groove 54A is at least partially formed by the first wall 62, the first rib 102, and the second rib 106. In the illustrated embodiment, the first rib 102 includes a rib surface 110 that is co-planar with a surface 114 of the second wall 66. In the illustrated embodiment, the second rib 106 includes a second rib surface 118 that is co-planar with a surface 122 of the third wall 70. In the illustrated embodiment, a chamfer 126 is formed at an end of each of the ribs 102, 106. The chamfer 126 on one panel (e.g., panel 22B) together with the transitions 86, 98 on an adjacent panel (e.g., panel 22A) form a V-shaped interface 128 when assembled.

[0064] The detailed description of the first panel 22A provided herein may apply equally to any of the panels referenced. For example, in some embodiments, the first panel 22A is identical to the second panel 22B and to the third panel 22C. In some embodiments, the panel 22 A is made of aluminum. In some embodiments, the panel 22A is made of extruded aluminum (e.g., 6063 extruded aluminum).

[0065] With reference to FIG. 5, the first post 14A includes a center frame 130, a first corner frame 134 coupled to the center frame 130, and a second corner frame 138 coupled to the center frame 130. In the illustrated embodiment, the first post 14A further includes a side frame 142 coupled to the center frame 130. With reference to FIG. 6, in some embodiments, the side frame 142 includes a plurality of ribs 146 extending toward the center frame 130. A first cavity 150 in the post 14A is at least partially defined by the center frame 130 and the side frame 142. A second cavity 154 in the post 14A is at least partially defined by the first corner frame 134. A third cavity 158 in the post 14A is at least partially defined by the second comer frame 138.

[0066] With continued reference to FIG. 5, the first post 14A includes a plurality of channels. In the illustrated embodiment, the first post 14A includes the first channel 30, a first additional channel 166, and a second additional channel 170. The first additional channel 166 is positioned between the first channel 30 and the second additional channel 170. In some embodiments, the first post 14A is symmetrical about a symmetry axis 174. In the illustrated embodiment, the symmetry axis 174 extends through the first additional channel 166 and the first cavity 150. As detailed herein, the additional channels 166, 170 may receive additional panels. In some embodiments, panels coupled to the post 14A are positioned within the first channel 30, the first additional channel 166, and the second additional channel 170. In other words, panels extend in three directions from the same post.

[0067] The detailed description of the first post 14A provided herein may apply equally to any of the post referenced. For example, in some embodiments, the first post 14A is identical to the second post 14B and the third post 14C. In some embodiments, the post 14A is made of aluminum. In some embodiments, the post 14A is made of extruded aluminum (e.g., 6063 extruded aluminum).

[0068] With continued reference to FIG. 2, the fence assembly 10 further includes a plurality of caps 178 including a first cap 178 coupled to the first post 14A and a second cap 178 coupled to the second post 14B. In some embodiments, the fence assembly 10 includes a camera assembly (e.g., a 360-degree camera) at least partially positioned within one of the caps 178. In some embodiments, the fence assembly 10 includes a lighting assembly at least partially positioned within one of the caps 178.

[0069] With continued reference to FIG. 2, the fence assembly 10 further includes a bracket 182 coupled to a top panel 22 and coupled to the first post 14A. The fence assembly 10 further includes a bracket 182 coupled to the top panel 22 and coupled to the second post 14B. In some embodiments, brackets 182 are coupled to a post and positioned at the bottom and / or the top of the stack of panels. In the illustrated embodiment, the fence assembly 10 further includes a top cover 186 extending over the top panel 22 between the first post 14A and the second post 14B.

[0070] In some embodiments, the fence assembly 10 includes an opening at least partially formed by any number of panels. In some embodiments, the opening receives a window or a door, for example.

[0071] As detailed herein the fence assembly includes unique panels that can be stacked and installed to varying heights. A cavity within the panel can receive an insert (c.g., a bulletproof insert, a soundproof insert, a reinforced insert, etc.). The unique panels arc at least partially received within a unique post. Advantageously, if one of the panels is damaged, the damaged panel can be easily replaced without needing to replace all the other panels in a section.

[0072] With reference to FIG. 7, a panel 210, similar to the panel 22A, is illustrated with differences described herein. In some embodiments, the panel () is made of extruded aluminum, and assembled together to form a barrier, fence, wall, or other similar structure. The panel 210 includes a first wall 211, a second wall 212, and a third wall 213 positioned opposite the first wall 211. In the illustrated embodiment, the second wall 212 includes a first portion 224, a second portion 228, and a transition portion 232 between the first portion 224 and the second portion 228. The panel 210 further includes a fourth wall 214, a fifth wall 215, and a sixth wall 216 positioned opposite the fourth wall 214. In the illustrated embodiment, the panel 210 includes a first corner 236 that is beveled and connects the sixth wall 216 and the fifth wall 215. In the illustrated embodiment, the panel 210 includes a second comer 240 that is beveled and connects the fifth wall 215 and the fourth wall 214.

[0073] In the illustrated embodiment, the panel 210 includes a cavity 244 with a first cavity portion 248 at least partially defined by the first wall 211, the second wall 212, and the third wall 213, and a second cavity portion 252 at least partially defined by the fourth wall 214, the fifth wall 215, and the sixth wall 216. In other words, the panel 210 is hollow and configured to receive at least one insert. Advantageously, the first cavity portion 248 is offset from the second cavity portion 252 along a first axis 256 and a second axis 260 orthogonal to the first axis 256. In other words, the second cavity portion 252 is laterally and vertically offset from the first cavity portion 248 as viewed from the perspective of FIG. 7. As detailed herein, the first cavity portion 248 is configured to receive a first insert 264, and the second cavity portion 252 is configured to receive a second insert 268. In some embodiments, each of the inserts consist of a plurality of layers of material. In some embodiments, each of the inserts consists of different layers of different materials. In the illustrated embodiment, the panel 210 further includes a first internal rib 272 extending into the cavity 244 and a second internal rib 276 extending into the cavity 244. In the illustrated embodiment, the first internal rib 272 is aligned with the second internal rib 276. In some embodiments, the internal ribs 272, 276 are positioned between thefirst cavity portion 248 and the second cavity portion 252 to separate and support the first insert 264 and the second insert 268.

[0074] With continued reference to FIG. 7, the panel 210 further includes a seventh wall 217 extending between the third wall 213 and the sixth wall 216, and an eighth wall 218 extending between the first wall 211 and the fourth wall 214. The panel 210 further includes a rib 280 that extends from the first wall 211, and a groove 284 is at least partially formed by the rib 280, the first wall 211, and the eighth wall 218. In the illustrated embodiment, an end 288 of the rib 280 is beveled. In the illustrated embodiment, the rib 280 includes a rib surface 292 that is co-planar with a first surface 296 of the second wall 212. The panel 210 further includes a protrusion 300 formed by the second wall 212, the third wall 213, and the seventh wall 217. Like the assembly of the panels 22A, 22B, 22C (FIG. 3), the protrusion 300 of one panel 210 is received within the groove 284 on an adjacent panel 210. As such, a first width dimension 304 of the protrusion 300 is smaller than a corresponding second width dimension 308 of the groove 284.

[0075] Advantageously, the second insert 268 is offset from the first insert 264 in two orthogonal directions (e.g., vertically and laterally) such that there is no insert seam created by adjoining panels. In other words, when two panels 210 are connected together as described herein, there is no trajectory along the lateral axis (e.g., along the first axis 256) through the panels 210 does not pass through at least one insert. Whereas, when two of the panels 22 (e.g., 22A, 22B, 22C, FIG. 3) are connected together as described herein, there is a trajectory along the lateral axis through the panels that does not pass through at least one insert. For example, at the interface between the groove 54 of one panel and the protrusion 58 (FIG. 3) on an adjacent panel, there is no portion of an insert in the lateral direction. The panel 210 advantageously eliminates the risk that a projectile could impact at an interface between adjacent panels that does not have insert material in the lateral direction for reinforcement.

[0076] Various features and advantages are set forth in the following claims.

Claims

CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:

1. A fence assembly comprising: a first post including a first channel; a second post including a second channel; a first panel positioned between the first post and the second post, the first panel defines a first cavity; wherein the first panel is at least partially positioned within the first channel and the second channel; and a second panel positioned between the first post and the second post, the second panel defines a second cavity; wherein the second panel is at least partially positioned within the first channel and the second channel; wherein the first panel is at least partially positioned within a groove formed on the second panel.

2. The fence assembly of claim 1, wherein the first panel includes a first wall, a second wall, a third wall, and a fourth wall; wherein the second wall is positioned opposite the third wall.

3. The fence assembly of claim 2, wherein the second wall includes a first portion, a second portion, and a first transition portion between the first portion and the second portion, and wherein the third wall includes a third portion, a fourth portion, and a second transition portion between the third portion and the fourth portion.

4. The fence assembly of claim 3, wherein a protrusion of the first panel is formed by the second portion of the second wall, the fourth portion of the third wall, and the fourth wall; and wherein the protrusion is at least partially positioned within the groove formed on the second panel.

5. The fence assembly of claim 2, wherein the first cavity is at least partially defined by the first wall, the second wall, the third wall, and the fourth wall.

6. The fence assembly of claim 2, wherein the first panel includes a first rib and a second rib extending from the first wall.

7. The fence assembly of claim 6, wherein the first panel includes a groove at least partially formed by the first wall, the first rib, and the second rib.

8. The fence assembly of claim 6, wherein the first rib includes a rib surface that is coplanar with a first surface of the second wall, and the second rib includes a second rib surface that is co-planar with a second surface of the third wall.

9. The fence assembly of claim 1, further including a first insert positioned within the first cavity and a second insert positioned within the second cavity.

10. The fence assembly of claim 9, wherein the first insert is a Kevlar insert, a soundproof insert, or a reinforced insert.

11. The fence assembly of claim 1, wherein the first cavity includes a first cavity portion configured to receive a first insert and a second cavity portion configured to receive a second insert; wherein the second cavity portion is offset from the first cavity portion along a first axis and a second axis orthogonal to the first axis.

12. The fence assembly of claim 1, wherein the first post is identical to the second post, and wherein the first panel is identical to the second panel.

13. The fence assembly of claim 1, wherein the first post includes a center frame, a first comer frame coupled to the center frame, a second corner frame coupled to the center frame, and a side frame coupled to the center frame.

14. The fence assembly of claim 13, wherein a first cavity is at least partially defined by the center frame and the side frame, a second cavity at least partially defined by the first corner frame, and a third cavity at least partially defined by the second corner frame.

15. The fence assembly of claim 13, wherein the first post includes the first channel, a first additional channel, and a second additional channel.

16. The fence assembly of claim 15, wherein the first additional channel is positioned between the first channel and the second additional channel.

17. The fence assembly of claim 15, wherein the first post is symmetrical about a symmetry axis, and wherein the symmetry axis extends through the first additional channel.

18. The fence assembly of claim 13, wherein the side frame includes a plurality of ribs extending towards the center frame.

19. The fence assembly of claim 1, further including a first cap coupled to the first post and a second cap coupled to the second post.

20. The fence assembly of claim 19, further including a camera assembly at least partially positioned within the first cap.

21. The fence assembly of claim 19, further including a lighting assembly at least partially positioned within the first cap.

22. The fence assembly of claim 1, further including a bracket coupled to the first panel and coupled to the first post.

23. The fence assembly of claim 1, further including a top cover extending between the first post and the second post.

24. The fence assembly of claim 1, further including a third post and a third panel extending between the second post and the third post.

25. The fence assembly of claim 24, wherein the third post includes a third channel and the second post includes an additional channel; and wherein the third panel is positioned between the second post and the third post, wherein the third panel is at least partially positioned within the additional channel and the third channel.

26. The fence assembly of claim 24, wherein the third panel extends perpendicular to the first panel.

27. The fence assembly of claim 1, further comprising an opening at least partially formed by the first panel and the second panel, and wherein the opening receives a window or a door.

28. A panel comprising: a first wall; a second wall; a third wall positioned opposite the first wall; a cavity with a first cavity portion configured to receive a first insert; wherein the first cavity portion is at least partially defined by the first wall, the second wall, and the third wall; a fourth wall; a fifth wall; a sixth wall positioned opposite the fourth wall; wherein the cavity includes a second cavity portion configured to receive a second insert; wherein the second cavity portion is at least partially defined by the fourth wall; the fifth wall; and the sixth wall; a seventh wall extending between the third wall and the sixth wall; an eighth wall extending between the first wall and the fourth wall; a rib extending from the first wall; wherein a groove is at least partially formed by the rib, the first wall, and the eighth wall; and a protrusion is formed by the second wall, the third wall, and the seventh wall.

29. The panel of claim 28, wherein the second wall includes a first portion, a second portion, and a transition portion between the first portion and the second portion.

30. The panel of claim 28, wherein an end of the rib is beveled.

31. The panel of claim 28, wherein the rib includes a rib surface that is co-planar with a first surface of the second wall.

32. The panel of claim 28, wherein a first width dimension of the protrusion is smaller than a second width dimension of the groove.

33. The panel of claim 28, wherein a first comer connecting the sixth wall and the fifth wall is beveled; and wherein a second corner connecting the fifth wall and the fourth wall is beveled.

34. The panel of claim 28, further comprising an internal rib extending into the cavity; wherein the internal rib is positioned between the first cavity portion and the second cavity portion.

35. The panel of claim 28, wherein the panel is made of extruded aluminum.

36. The panel of claim 28, wherein the first cavity portion is offset from the second cavity portion along a first axis and a second axis orthogonal to the first axis.

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