Fence Post Assembly With Movable Keeper for Wire Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for constructing wire and mesh panel fences are tedious, time-consuming, and do not allow for easy addition or removal of fence posts, disassembly, or relocation, as they require threading wires through multiple holes and re-straining after post adjustments.
Innovation Solution
A fence post assembly with movable keepers that can hold fencing members in either a holding or release position, allowing for easy attachment and detachment of wires and mesh panels, enabling efficient construction, modification, and disassembly of fences without re-threading or re-straining.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional wire threading method is used to attach fencing members to posts, then the fence structure is secure, but the construction process is tedious and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
A keeper assembly acts as an intermediary device between the fence post and fencing members (wires or mesh panels). The keeper includes a body with a slot and a movable retainer that facilitates attachment by providing a guided path for inserting fencing members and a locking mechanism for securing them, eliminating the need for threading wires through multiple holes and manually tying them off.
Solution Approach 2:
The retainer within the keeper assembly is designed to be movable between different positions. It can be shifted to a first position to allow insertion of fencing members through the slot, then moved to a second position to lock and retain the fencing members securely. This dynamic movement simplifies the attachment process while maintaining secure fastening.
2Adaptability or versatility
If wires are threaded through multiple holes in posts for secure attachment, then the fence is stable, but additional posts cannot be readily added and damaged posts cannot be replaced
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system is segmented into separate components: the keeper assembly (with its body and movable retainer) and the fencing members. This segmentation allows the fencing members to be easily detached from one keeper and attached to another, enabling straightforward addition or replacement of posts without affecting the overall structural stability, as each keeper independently secures its fencing members.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable retainer enables dynamic attachment and detachment of fencing members. When the retainer is moved to the first position, fencing members can be inserted or removed; when moved to the second position, they are securely locked. This dynamic mechanism allows easy modification of the fence structure while maintaining stability during normal operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If fencing members are permanently attached to posts for structural integrity, then the fence is strong, but the fence cannot be readily disassembled for relocation or recycling
Solution Approach 1:
The retainer's ability to move between positions provides reversible attachment. In the second position, the retainer holds fencing members securely with sufficient strength for normal fence operation. In the first position, the fencing members can be easily removed. This dynamic system achieves both strong attachment during use and easy disassembly for relocation or recycling.
Solution Approach 2:
The keeper assembly is pre-installed on the fence posts before the fencing members are attached. This preliminary action creates a ready-made attachment mechanism that simplifies both installation and disassembly. When disassembly is needed, the retainer is simply moved to the first position and fencing members can be quickly removed without complex procedures.
Data Source
AI summary
A fence post assembly (120) comprising a fence post (121) and at least one keeper (122) for holding a fencing wire (2) relative to the post (121). The keeper (122) is movable between a holding position in which the wire (2) is held relative to the post (121) and a release position in which the wire (2) may be released from the post (121). The keeper (121) comprises a slot (123) extending within the post (121) for receiving the wire (2) and a retainer (124) connected to the post (121) that is pivotable between the holding and release positions, wherein in the holding position the retainer (124) obstructs the slot (123).