Pivotable Fence Post Mounting Device for Terrain Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fence systems lack the ability to adjust the inclination of fence panels relative to posts after installation, making it difficult to adapt to varying terrain and obstacles, and require precise positioning of posts, which can lead to inefficiencies and additional costs due to potential misalignment.
Innovation Solution
A post design featuring a pivotable mounting device with a longitudinal housing that allows the fence panel to be adjusted in inclination after installation, enabling the fence to be adapted to different topographies without needing to reposition the posts, and a connection device that secures the mounting system to the profile without direct machining, reducing wear and allowing for a range of angular movements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the post is fixed to the ground with a recess to receive the fence panel, then the fence panel can be mounted between posts, but the inclination of the fence panel cannot be adjusted after installation
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device incorporates a pivotable connection between the mounting portion and the profile, allowing the fence panel inclination to be dynamically adjusted after installation. The pivot axis enables rotation of the mounting portion relative to the profile, transforming a static structure into a dynamically adjustable one.
Solution Approach 2:
The post is divided into distinct functional components: the profile (fixed to ground), the mounting device (pivotable), and the mounting portion (holding fence panel). This segmentation allows independent adjustment of the mounting portion while the profile remains fixed, resolving the contradiction between stability and adjustability.
2Reliability
If posts are fixed to the ground before assembling the fence panel, then structural stability is achieved, but positioning precision is required and time is lost for potential repositioning
Solution Approach 1:
The profile is pre-fixed to the ground to ensure structural stability, while the mounting device is designed to accommodate positional variations. This preliminary fixation of the stable component (profile) while leaving the mounting component adjustable prevents the need for time-consuming repositioning operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The pivot angle parameter of the mounting device can be changed to compensate for positioning variations in the profile, allowing the fence panel to be correctly oriented even if the profile position varies slightly, thus avoiding repositioning operations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the mounting device is rigidly connected to the profile, then structural integrity is maintained, but the ability to adjust fence panel orientation is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between mounting device and profile is made pivotable rather than rigid, allowing orientation adjustment while maintaining structural integrity through a controlled rotational joint. The pivot connection provides both flexibility and strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The pivot connection acts as an intermediary element between the fixed profile and the adjustable mounting portion, mediating between the conflicting requirements of structural integrity and orientation adjustability. This intermediate joint allows rotation while maintaining strong connections on both sides.
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AI summary
Post (10) for mounting a fence panel (100), the post comprising a profile (20) extending along a longitudinal direction (Y), said profile being configured to be fixed to a ground (S) so as to extend transversely with respect to said ground, the post comprising at least one mounting device (40) which is pivotable with respect to the profile about a pivot axis (X) parallel to the longitudinal direction, the mounting device comprising a mounting portion (42) provided with a longitudinal housing (43) for receiving a lateral edge of the fence panel.