Perimeter Fence With Offset Guides For Intrusion Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing perimeter intrusion protection systems are complex, expensive, time-consuming to install, and visible, making them less effective against intruders.

Innovation Solution

A fence system comprising electrically insulating bars and guides that guide electric fence wires at different potentials, with a detection device to detect electrical contact, allowing for easy manufacturing, low cost, discreet installation, and quick setup.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional perimeter fencing systems are used, then intrusion protection is provided, but the system becomes complex, expensive, and time-consuming to install

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveintrusion protectionVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The fence system is divided into modular units consisting of bars, guides, and wire sections that can be independently assembled. Each module contains the essential components (bars with attached guides) needed to support the electric fence wires, allowing for simplified assembly and reduced overall system complexity while maintaining intrusion detection capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The bars serve multiple functions: they provide structural support for the fence, act as mounting elements for the guides, and serve as the framework for the entire fencing system. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, thereby reducing complexity and installation time while maintaining reliable intrusion protection

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If traditional perimeter fencing systems are used, then intrusion protection is provided, but manufacturing cost and installation expense increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveintrusion protectionVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses simple, inexpensive materials such as plastic or metal bars, basic plastic guides, and standard electric fence wire. These components are designed to be cost-effective and easily replaceable, reducing manufacturing costs and installation expenses while maintaining effective intrusion protection through the electrical detection mechanism

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Reliability

If traditional perimeter fencing systems are used, then intrusion protection is provided, but installation time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveintrusion protectionVSAvoidinstallation time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The guides are pre-attached to the bars during manufacturing, creating ready-to-install modules. This preliminary assembly of components eliminates the need for complex on-site assembly operations, allowing installers to simply attach the pre-configured modules to the perimeter and tension the wires, thereby dramatically reducing installation time while ensuring reliable intrusion protection

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The fencing system is divided into modular units that can be independently assembled and installed. Each module contains pre-attached guides on bars, allowing for quick assembly without complex inter-component adjustments. This segmentation enables parallel installation across different sections of the perimeter, reducing total installation time while maintaining effective intrusion protection coverage

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Reliability

If traditional perimeter fencing systems are used, then intrusion detection is provided, but the system becomes highly visible, encouraging intruders to take precautions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveintrusion detectionVSAvoidvisibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The electric fence wires are positioned at heights and locations that are difficult to see or access, such as at eye level or higher, and the thin wire construction makes them nearly invisible against the background. The detection capability is concentrated at these discreet locations, providing reliable intrusion detection while maintaining low visual profile that does not alert potential intruders

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The system is cost-effective, easy to install, and discreet, providing effective perimeter protection by detecting intrusions through electrical contact between wire sections, deterring intruders with high voltage and triggering alarms.

Implementation Method 1

The system is arranged so that the second section is at a different electrical potential than the first section

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical potential difference: Electric Field

Implementation Method 2

detecting device arranged to detect electrical contact between the first and second sections

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Data Source

PatentEP3404632B1Electrical protection system
Publication Date: 2019.11.06 EUROCLOTURE SPRL
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AI summary

The invention relates to a site protection fencing system. The system comprises bars (11, 12, 13, 14), preferably vertical. Guides (21, 22, 23, 24, 31, 32, 33, 34) are attached to the bars (11, 12, 13, 14). They are arranged diagonally on each bar and such that two guides (21, 32) located at the same height on different bars (11, 12) are horizontally offset. Consequently, successive sections (51, 52) of electric wire located at different heights are, between the bars, in intersecting vertical planes. Thus, the sections touch when an intruder moves them apart to create a passage. Since every other section is connected to a high voltage and the other to ground, their contact can be detected by a detection device.