Movable Post Anchoring Stations for Fast Fence Line Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The process of anchoring support posts for fences is time-consuming, especially for long fences, requiring multiple traversals along the fence line and manual or mechanized anchoring methods that do not allow for efficient simultaneous installation of multiple posts.
Innovation Solution
A method involving movable platforms with post anchoring stations that allow for simultaneous anchoring of multiple posts along a predetermined path, using interconnected or autonomously guided platforms with adjustable anchoring mechanisms to ensure vertical alignment and spacing, and optionally incorporating a barrier material feeder.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual or traditional mechanized anchoring methods are used, then posts can be anchored individually, but the process is time-consuming and requires multiple traversals along the fence line
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the fence line into multiple segments and uses multiple independent movable platforms, each equipped with post anchoring stations, to simultaneously anchor posts at different locations along the fence line. This segmentation allows parallel processing of multiple anchoring tasks, dramatically reducing the total time required compared to sequential individual anchoring.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a single-point sequential anchoring approach to a multi-point parallel anchoring approach by introducing spatial distribution across multiple movable platforms. This dimensional expansion from one location to multiple locations simultaneously enables concurrent post anchoring operations, resolving the time loss problem.
2Productivity
If multiple traversals are performed to complete fence construction, then all posts can be anchored, but the process becomes increasingly time-consuming for long fences
Solution Approach 1:
The movable platforms are pre-positioned along the fence line at predetermined locations where posts need to be anchored. This preliminary positioning eliminates the need for multiple traversals to locate and prepare anchoring points, as all platforms are already in place ready for simultaneous post anchoring operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables continuous useful action by having multiple platforms operate simultaneously along the fence line, each anchoring posts without interruption. This parallel continuous operation replaces the stop-start nature of multiple traversals, maintaining productive work throughout the construction duration and significantly reducing total construction time.
3Manufacturing precision
If posts are anchored at predetermined spacings along a set path, then fence alignment is maintained, but achieving vertical alignment and spacing precision is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces manual mechanical positioning and alignment methods with automated movable platforms that incorporate precision positioning mechanisms. These platforms can be guided along the fence line and positioned at predetermined spacings with high accuracy, while their movable nature allows easy adjustment to maintain vertical alignment, reducing the complexity of achieving precise alignment.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable platforms provide dynamic adjustment capability, allowing operators to easily reposition and realign the platforms along the fence line to accommodate variations in terrain and maintain precise vertical alignment. This dynamic adaptability simplifies the achievement of alignment precision compared to fixed positioning systems.
Data Source
AI summary
A method of ground anchoring a plurality of posts (11), especially to erect a fence or barrier. The method includes anchoring a first plurality of posts (11) into the ground, preferably simultaneously, using a plurality of post anchoring stations (50) located on at least one movable platform (10) that can be moved along a path, and then anchoring a second plurality of posts (11), again preferably simultaneously, into the ground using the plurality of post anchoring stations (50). In preferred forms there are a plurality of movable platforms which may be mechanically and/or wireless linked.