Fence Wrapping Assembly With Tensioning Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for mounting advertising banners and sheet material on fences are aesthetically unpleasing and lack efficiency in securing and tensioning the panels, leading to sagging and difficulty in installation and removal.
Innovation Solution
A fence wrapping assembly featuring panels with pockets that receive carriers, which are secured to fence posts using adjustable mounting members and a tensioning device to apply tension, ensuring the panel is tightly secured and easily removable.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If string or wire is wrapped around fence posts to secure panels, then the panel can be mounted on the fence, but the mounting appears unsightly and unprofessional
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a frame structure as an intermediary between the panel and fence posts. The frame is secured to the fence posts using conventional methods, while the panel is then attached to the frame members in a concealed manner, hiding all mounting hardware and creating a clean, professional appearance without exposing string or wire.
2Reliability
If string or wire is used to secure panels, then the panel can be mounted, but the panel sags and requires excessive string for proper tensioning
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the inadequate string-wrapping mechanical system with a proper frame structure that uses rigid members and appropriate fastening mechanisms. This substitution provides reliable panel tension and support without the sagging problems inherent in string-based systems, while also eliminating the need for excessive string length.
3Productivity
If conventional string wrapping is used, then panels can be secured to fences, but installation and removal are time-consuming and difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the mounting system into separate functional components: a reusable frame structure that remains on the fence, and removable panels that attach to the frame. This segmentation allows the frame to be installed once and reused, while panels can be quickly attached or removed by simple connection to the frame members, dramatically improving installation efficiency and ease of operation.
4Area of stationary object
If the panel fits within the support structure area, then the mounting is compact, but unsightly string is still necessary
Solution Approach 1:
The frame structure serves as an intermediary that decouples the panel size from the fence post spacing. The frame can be configured to match the panel dimensions exactly, allowing the panel to fit precisely within the desired area while the frame handles all mounting functions in a concealed manner, eliminating the need for visible string regardless of panel size.
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AI summary
A fence wrapping assembly for retaining a panel of sheet material adjacent one or both of a front and back of a fence. The panel has one or more pockets formed therein; a carrier is received in each pocket and a mounting member engages each carrier and secures the same to one of a first and second fence post. A tensioning device extends between the first and second fence posts and engages the panel. The device is adjustable to apply tension to the panel. Advertising graphics are applied to the panel's exterior surface.