Modular Fence System With Rotating Locking Bars
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional modular fences are difficult to install, require expensive tools, and lack the ability for easy repair and style changes, necessitating the replacement of entire modules rather than individual parts.
Innovation Solution
A modular fence system featuring a frame with bracing bars, locking bars, and removable fence boards that can be easily interchanged, allowing users to modify the appearance and style of the fence by rotating locking bars to add or remove boards, using coupling pegs for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of repair
If conventional modular fences are constructed with fixed modules, then the fence structure is stable and strong, but the entire module must be replaced when damaged and style changes are difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The fence module is segmented into distinct components: fence boards, coupling pegs, and locking bars. This allows individual fence boards to be removed and replaced without replacing the entire module, while the frame structure remains intact. The segmentation enables selective replacement of damaged parts while maintaining overall structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking bars are designed to be rotatable between locked and unlocked positions, transforming the fence from a static structure to one with dynamic adjustment capability. When locked, the structure is stable; when unlocked, individual boards can be removed for replacement or style changes without dismantling the entire fence.
2Ease of operation
If modular fences use removable components for ease of assembly, then installation is easier, but the connection strength and stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling pegs are pre-positioned on the frame at predetermined locations, and the fence boards are designed with corresponding holes aligned for these pegs. This preliminary arrangement allows for tool-free, rapid assembly while ensuring proper alignment and strong connection without requiring complex installation procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling peg and hole connection is merged with the locking bar mechanism to create a unified fastening system. The locking bar spans multiple fence boards and couples them together while also securing them to the frame, combining multiple connection functions into a single integrated component that enhances both ease of assembly and connection strength.
3Reliability
If the entire module is replaced when a part is damaged, then structural integrity is maintained, but cost and time are increased
Solution Approach 1:
The fence system is segmented into replaceable fence boards that can be individually removed from the frame. When a board is damaged, only that specific board needs to be replaced rather than the entire module, significantly reducing replacement time and cost while maintaining structural integrity through the remaining intact boards and frame.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows for selective discarding of only the damaged fence board while recovering and retaining the undamaged boards and the frame structure. This selective replacement approach minimizes waste and reduces the time and resources required for maintenance compared to replacing entire modules.
4Stability of the object's composition
If locking mechanisms are added to secure fence boards, then the fence is more stable, but the complexity of assembly increases
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling pegs are pre-attached to the frame in predetermined positions, and the fence boards are designed with pre-drilled holes that align with these pegs. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for complex alignment procedures during assembly, allowing the locking mechanism to be engaged simply by inserting the boards onto the pegs and securing with locking bars.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking bars are designed as simple rotatable components that can be easily manipulated by hand to transition between locked and unlocked states. This dynamic design provides stable securing when locked while maintaining low assembly complexity through intuitive operation without requiring specialized tools or complex procedures.
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AI summary
A modular fence system is disclosed herein. The modular fence system includes a frame having a fence post bracing bar, an upper locking bar, a lower locking bar, an upper stationary bar, a lower stationary bar, wherein fence boards may be coupled and uncoupled from the frame when the upper and lower locking bars are in the open position. The frame may be utilized with removable fence boards or a lattice style fence. The modular fence system is useful for simple installment of aesthetic and removable fence arrangements.