NL2029865B1 - Fence assembly and gate comprising the fence assembly - Google Patents
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Abstract
Fence assembly comprising at least a first elongate beam and a second elongate beam extending longitudinally in at least a direction perpendicular to said first elongate beam and a planar closing structure, wherein the first elongate beam and the second elongate beam are interconnected at a form-fitting connecting section and wherein said planar closing structure lies substantially in a first plane that is spanned by the first elongate beam and the second elongate beam and wherein the planar closing structure is coupled to the first elongate beam and the second elongate beam for forming a barrier; wherein one of the first and second elongate beams comprise a male connecting element projecting from one of the first and second elongate beams, and wherein the other of the first and second elongate beams comprises a female connecting element operatively configured to receive the male connecting element, the male connecting element being insertable into the female connecting element in at least one insertion direction for forming the form-fitting connecting section.
Description
Fence assembly and gate comprising the fence assembly
The invention relates to a fence assembly, a gate comprising the fence assembly, a method of manufacturing a fence assembly and a kit-of-parts for forming the fence assembly.
A typical fence assembly will comprise a number of elongate beams that are connected for forming a framework that is arranged for holding a planar closing structure, such that a barrier can be formed. Static, or stationary, fences often extend in a vertical direction with respect to the ground for shielding a predefined area, such that vehicles and/or persons, cannot simply excess the shielded area. In order to allow for controlled access, a gate can be integrated withing the fencing.
A gate typically comprises an opening part, that is effectively a movable fence assembly, that can be moved to an open and closed position, thereby selectively allowing access into the predefined area.
For manufacturing such a fence assembly, the elongate (steel) beams are typically welded together for forming the framework. In order to create strong, stiff and reliable connections between the beams using welding, a rather labor-intensive process is required for preparing the parts to be welded and for performing the actual welding process, which requires highly skilled welders. For instance, the areas to be welded need to be treated and cleaned, the individual parts are to be measures out, aligned and temporarily fixed, for instance to a welding bench, in order to allow the weld to be made and the weld itself may require some post-welding treatment, such as grinding or applying a corrosion protective coat.
It is a goal of the invention to provide for a fence assembly that can be assembled using reliable connections in a less labor-intensive manner using less skilled workers, wherein at least one of the above-mentioned problems is at least partially alleviated.
In a first aspect, the invention relates to a fence assembly comprising at least a first elongate beam and a second elongate beam extending longitudinally in at least a direction perpendicular to said first elongate beam and, preferably, a planar closing structure, wherein the first elongate beam and the second elongate beam are interconnected at a form-fitting connecting section and wherein, preferably, said planar closing structure lies substantially in a first plane that is spanned by the first elongate beam and the second elongate beam and wherein the planar closing structure is coupled to the first elongate beam and the second elongate beam for forming a barrier; wherein one of the first and second elongate beams comprise a male connecting element projecting from one of the first and second elongate beams, and wherein the other of the first and second elongate beams comprises a female connecting element operatively configured to receive the male connecting element, the male connecting element being insertable into the female connecting element in at least one insertion direction for forming the form-fitting connecting section.
As the elongate beams forming the fence assembly are interconnected at a form-fitting connecting section, the beams can effectively be rigidly connected in simpler manner that would, in some embodiments, not require any welding, or would, for instance, only need some spot-welds for obtaining a reliable and strong connection. As the assembly would be merely a matter of joining (i.e. inserting) the male connecting element with the female connecting element. As the positioning of the connecting elements determines the position wherein the respective beams are connected, it also takes away the step of measuring and marking out where the individual beams are to be joined. The assembly process is thereby significantly simplified and can be performed in a reliable and repeatable manner by less skilled works, such that cost can be saved, while at the same time the quality of the assembled product becomes more consistent. It is noted that said form-fitting connection cannot only be used for connecting elongate beam members, but also be used for connecting structural members in general when assembly, for instance, a fence assembly.
In a preferred embodiment. the male connecting element is insertable into the female connecting element in only one insertion direction. Hereby the chance that the parts could come lose, or are assembled in an erroneous manner, is reduced, preferably prevented. This enables to obtain the fence assembly having strong and reliable connections as described above.
It is preferred that insertion direction is substantially perpendicular to the first plane that is spanned by the first and second elongate beams. This enables to obtain the strong, stiff and reliable connections, as the connections can withstand the forces and moments acting in the first plane of the fence assembly, as these are effectively transferred through the complementary shapes of the male and female connecting elements while the risk of the accidentally disconnecting the connecting elements is substantially reduced. At the same tine, assembly is still a relatively simple process.
In a preferred embodiment, the first and second elongate beams are, after inserting the male connecting element into the female connecting element, rigidly interconnected at the form-fitting connecting section in at least two translational directions, that are preferably substantially perpendicular to the one insertion direction, and at least one rotational direction around an axis that is, preferably, substantially parallel to the insertion direction. This enables to obtain the strong, stiff and reliable connections that can withstand the forces and moments, as is described above.
Preferably, the form-fitting connection is formed by at least a first and second male connecting element and at least a first and second female connecting element, wherein said first connecting elements are arranged in, or extend from, a first longitudinal side of the elongate beams and said second connecting elements are arranged in, or extend from, a second longitudinal side, that is preferably opposite to the first longitudinal side, of the elongate beams. The use of at least two male and two female connecting elements for a single form-fitting connection enables an even stronger and more reliable connection having all the previously described benefits. The resistance of the connection to torsional moments around the longitudinal axis of the beams is for instance improved in such a setup.
In certain embodiments, a respective beam can comprise the first male and second female connecting element, while the other beam comprises the first female and second male connecting element. It is however, preferred that the first and second male connecting elements extend from the one of the first and second elongate beams and the first and second female connecting elements are arranged in the other of the first and second elongate beams. This simplifies, for instance. the production of the respective elongate beams and the subsequent assembly of the beams.
Preferably, in at least an unassembled state of the form-fitting connection, the male connecting element is arranged for bending outwardly in the insertion direction, such that upon moving the first elongate beam to the second elongate beam for assembling said beams, the male connecting element is arranged to bend outwardly and subsequently snap into the female connecting element for forming the form-fitting female connecting element connection.
Itis preferred that the other of the first and second elongate beams comprises an insertion recess that is in open connection with a female connecting element and is arranged for receiving the male connecting element in a pre-assembly direction different from said insertion direction, such that the after receiving the male connection element in the insertion recess, the male connection element can be moved along the insertion direction for inserting said male connecting element into the female connecting element. In case of the use of relatively rigid materials, the male connection elements will not be elastically deformable enough to allow the above-described assembly. By arranging the insertion recess, the male connecting can be inserted into the female connecting element without requiring it to elastically deform. The two step assembly process that first moves the male connection element (with respect to the female connecting element) into the pre-assembly direction and subsequently into the insertion direction still allows for a simple assembly process resulting in a strong, stiff and reliable form-fitting connection as described above.
It is preferred that the male connecting element is shaped such that at a first section of the male connecting element that extends from the one of the first and second elongate beams at a first distance from the one of the first and second elongate beams has a first width and a second section the male connecting element that extends from the one of the first and second elongate beams, in particular from the first section, at a second distance from the one of the first and second elongate beams has a second width, wherein said second distance is greater than said first distance and said second width is greater than said first width. Hence, it is shaped such that it is, as seen in a frontal view of the male connecting element, wider at the distal end than at the proximal end. As a correspondingly shaped female connecting element that is effectively the negative shape of the male connecting element is provided, the male connecting element is enclosed by the female connecting element is such a manner that it is constrained in the female connecting element in at least the plane that is substantially perpendicular to the insertion direction, thereby enabling the strong, stiff and reliable connection as explained above.
Preferably, the male connecting element is substantially T-shaped. However, other shapes can be envisioned as well, such as an inverted truncated triangle (as seen from the one of the first and second elongated beams), a truncated diamond, a truncated circle, or semi-circle, an L-shape, V- shape, Y-shape. Alternatively, it can comprise of a proximal stick-shaped (i.e. I-shaped section) and a distal section having a (semi-) circular, (semi-) elliptical, square, rectangular, or in general rectilinear shape. The common feature in all these shapes is that it is, as seen in a frontal view, wider at the distal end than at the proximal end, as is described above.
In preferred embodiment, the male connecting element is monolithically formed with the one of the first and second elongate beams and/or wherein the female connecting element is monolithically formed with the other of the first and second elongate beams. The male connecting element can be monolithically formed by, for instance, removing excess material of the elongate beam at, for instance, one of the outer ends. The removal can be performed by cutting, for instance using mechanical cutting tools (e.g. a sawblade, router bit or the like), waterjet cutting, laser cutting, gas cutting. or the like. Alternatively, the male connecting element can be manufactured using additive manufacturing, such as 3D (metal-) printing.
The male connecting element may, in certain embodiments, extend in a longitudinal direction from at least one of the longitudinal outer ends of the one of the first and second elongate beams.
Preferably, the female connecting element is formed as a recess in an outer surface of a longitudinal side of the other of the first and second elongate beams, wherein the recess is shaped as a negative of the male connecting element.
These connection elements can be easily manufactured by removing the excess material at the 5 respective ends, or in an outer surface of the longitudinal sides, while enabling a relatively simple connection for connecting two beams at their outer ends (wherein, for instance, the other of said beams comprises the female connecting element such that it is oriented parallel to the longitudinal direction towards the outer end of said beam), or for connection said beams under an acute angle, or substantially perpendicular (wherein, for instance, the other of said beams comprises the female connecting element in a longitudinal side of the beam that is oriented in a direction at an acute angel, or respectively substantially perpendicular with the longitudinal axis of said beam).
It is preferred that the first and second elongate beams are furthermore fixedly connected, preferably at the form-fitting connecting section, by secondary non-removable connecting means, such as cold metal transfer, welding, soldering, gluing, or the like, for rigidly interconnecting the first and second elongate beams in at least the one insertion direction. As the form-fitting connection already provides for a reliable connection, these secondary connecting means do not have to take the full loading applied to the connection, but can, for instance, be merely arranged to prevent an accidental disconnection of the form-fitting connection. Thereby allowing for an easier and cheaper process when compared to the traditional welding approach according to the introduction.
In a preferred embodiment, the fence assembly comprises a third elongate beam and a fourth elongate beam, wherein said elongate beams are sequentially connected at respective connection sections for forming a framework to which the planar closing structure is coupled, said framework preferably comprising a substantially square, rectangular and/or (in general) rectilinear framework section that surrounds at least the largest part of the, preferably substantially the entire, planar closing structure. Hereby a strong and stiff circumferential framework can be provided using the form-fitting connecting sections to which the planar closing structure can be coupled. It is preferred then that each of the connecting sections is arranged between respective elongate beams is a form-fitting connecting section comprising a male connecting element and a female connecting element operatively configured to receive the male connecting element.
The skilled person will appreciate that the planar closing structure can take the form of a series of bars, preferably extending between and upper beam and lower beam of a framework. It can also take a different form and can for instance also be formed as a panel, a mat and/or a mesh material
(such as a metal or steel mesh) that is tensioned between the respective beams. The planar closing structure can further also comprise a plurality of horizontal and vertical beams, and these need not necessarily be placed right at the top, the bottom or the side.
Preferably, said elongate beams are tubular metal beams, having, for instance, a cylindrical, square or rectangular profile, wherein said beams are made respectively from aluminum, blank steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel and/or other construction metals.
In a second aspect, the invention relates to an opening part of a gate assembly, wherein said opening part comprises a fence assembly according to any of the preceding embodiments.
In a third aspect, the invention relates to a fate assembly comprising an opening part according to the embodiment given above, wherein said gate assembly further comprises at least a stationary part arranged with respect to which the opening part is movable between a closed position for blocking a passageway and an open position for unblocking a passageway; and wherein, preferably, said stationary part is coupled to the ground and the first plane of the opening part extends in a direction that is substantially vertical with respect to the ground. This allows to obtain a gate having an opening part that can be manufactured to have the above-mentioned advantages.
In a preferred embodiment, gate assembly comprises a driving mechanism for moving said opening part between said open and closed position. Although the driving mechanism may be driven manually, the driving mechanism may also contain a, preferably remotely controlled, motor, such that opening and closing requires no manual labor. A controller for controlling the driving mechanism may furthermore be provided. The controller may comprise a number of buttons for controlling the gate to open and/or close. The control can in addition be configured to be operated with user operating means, such as a remote control or a badge. Operation of the gate is hereby made easier and/or automatic.
Preferably, said gate assembly is a sliding gate, wherein said opening part is linearly movably between said open and closed position in a direction substantially parallel to the first plane of the opening part.
In a fourth aspect, the invention relates to a method of manufacturing a fencing assembly, comprising the steps of: - providing first and second elongate beams;
~ arranging a male connecting element on one of the first and second elongate beams and arranging a female connecting element on the other of first and second elongate beams in such a manner that the male connecting element is insertable into the female connecting element in at least one insertion direction for forming a form-fitting connecting section; - inserting the male connecting element into the female connecting element for forming the form-fitting connecting section that interconnects the first and second elongate beams.
This allows for obtaining the fence assembly described above using a relatively simple assembly process, as is introduced above.
In a fifth aspect, the invention relates to a kit-of-parts comprising a first elongate beam, a second elongate beam and a planar closing structure for forming a fence, wherein the first elongate beam and the second elongate beam are arranged to be interconnected at a form-fitting connecting section and the planar closing structure is arranged to be coupled to the first elongate beam and the second elongate beam for forming a barrier; wherein one of the first and second elongate beams comprise a male connecting element projecting from one of the first and second elongate beams, and wherein the other of the first and second elongate beams comprises a female connecting element operatively configured to receive the male connecting element, the male connecting element being insertable into the female connecting element in at least one insertion direction for forming the form-fitting connecting section.
From this kit-of-parts, the fence assembly described above can be obtained using the relatively simple assembly process.
The present invention is further illustrated by the following Figures, which show preferred embodiments of the method and system and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, wherein: - Figure 1 schematically shows a frontal view of a sliding gate comprising an embodiment of a fence assembly, in particular the opening part of a gate assembly, according to the invention. - Figure 2 schematically shows a 3D perspective view of the embodiment of a fence assembly as applied in the gate assembly of Figure 1. - Figure 3A schematically shows a 3D perspective view, prior to assembly, of a first elongate beam having male connecting elements and a second elongate beam having the female connecting elements. - Figure 3B schematically shows a 3D perspective view, after assembly, of the first and second elongate beams that are interconnected in the form-fitting connecting section. - Figures 4A — 4C schematically show, in a 3D perspective view, various steps in the assembly process for connecting two elongate beams using the form-fitting connection.
- Figures SA — SF schematically show a frontal view of a non-limiting number of shapes of the male connecting element according to the invention.
Figure 1 schematically shows a frontal view of a sliding gate 1000 comprising an opening part 1 for selectively closing of an opening 1003, a first vertical column 1001 for receiving the opening part 1 in a closed state, wherein the opening 1003 is blocked by the opening part 1, and a second vertical column 1002 arranged at the other end of the opening 1003. In an opened state of the gate 1000, the opening part 1 is linearly moved from the first vertical column 1001 towards the second vertical column 1002 along an opening direction I for unblocking the opening 1003, such that vehicles, persons and/or objects in general can pass through the opening 1003. The vertical columns are stationary fixed in respective foundation members 1004, 1005 for coupling the gate 1000 to the ground (not shown). The sliding gate 1000 comprises a driving mechanism 1006 for driving the movement of the opening part 1 between the opened and closed states of the gate 1000.
The gate 1000 furthermore comprises two linear guiding elements 1007 for supporting and guiding the opening part 1.
Figure 2 schematically shows a 3D perspective view of the embodiment of a fence assembly 1 that is applied in the gate assembly 1000 of Figure 1 as the opening part 1. The fence assembly comprises a framework 10 that comprises a number of interconnected elongate beams 11 - 16, wherein a lower girder (horizontal elongate beam) 11 is coupled to an upper girder (horizontal elongate beam) 12 through a number of vertically arranged posts (vertical elongate beams) 13, 14, 15 and a diagonal beam element 16 by means of form-fitting connections 31 - 38. In the current embodiment, the lower girder 11 is seen to comprise a lower guide rail 111 for guiding the opening part 1 as it linearly moves from the open to the closed position. Each form-fitting connection 31 — 38 comprises at least a male connecting element protruding outwardly with respect to the beam it is arranged on and, on the other beam at the other end of the connection, a female connecting element that comprises a correspondingly shaped recess that is arranged for receiving said male connecting element, as is explained in more detail below. In the current embodiment, the connection elements are seen to be substantially T-shaped. Nonetheless, other shapes can be envisioned as is shown in, for instance figures SA — SC.
In the current example. the framework 10 surrounds, as seen in the plane spanned by the framework 10, two substantially square or rectangular openings 20, wherein a planar closing structure 21 is arranged. In the current embodiment, the planar closing structure 20 is formed by a (steel) mesh formed from slender (i.e. relatively thin) interconnected bars and is coupled to the respective beams 11 ~ 15 of the framework 10 by a number of clips 22 that are distributed around the circumference of the planar closing structure 21. The skilled person can appreciate that a planar closing structure 21 can be formed in many other ways and also coupled to the framework 10 in a various manner.
Figure 3A schematically shows a 3D perspective view, prior to assembly, of an exemplary form- fitting connecting section 38 between the diagonal beam 16, having male connecting elements 164, 165, and the lower girder 11, having the female connecting elements 114, 115. The male connecting elements 164 protrude outwardly with respect to an outer end 166 of the diagonal beam 16. The diagonal beam 16 is seen to have a substantially square tubular cross-section. The male connecting elements 164, 165 are formed such that they are outwardly extending sections of the respective longitudinal side walls 162, (not shown) of the diagonal beam 16. The first male connecting elements 164 is seen to extend outwardly from the first longitudinal side wall 162 in at least the longitudinal direction Lis of the diagonal beam 16, whereas the second male connecting elements 165 is seen to extend outwardly from a second longitudinal side wall (not shown), that is opposite the first longitudinal side wall 162, in at least the longitudinal direction Ts of the diagonal beam 16.
The female connecting elements 114, 115 that comprises (i.e. are shaped as) a correspondingly shaped recess that is arranged for receiving the respective male connecting element 164, 165 are formed in the respective longitudinal side walls 112, 113 of the lower horizontal girder 11. The first female connecting element 114 is formed as a recess in the first longitudinal side wall 112 of the lower horizontal girder 11 and the second female connecting element 115 is formed as a recess in the second longitudinal side wall 113, that is opposite the first longitudinal side wall 112, of the lower horizontal girder 11. As the diagonal beam 16 and the horizontal girder 11 have a substantially similar cross-section having substantially the same width, the recesses of the female connecting elements 114, 115 also extend partly into a third longitudinal side wall 118 of the horizontal girder, wherein the third longitudinal side wall 118 interconnects the first and second longitudinal side walls 112, 113 and faces the diagonal beam 16. As the respective form-fitting connection 38 is formed at the end of the lower horizontal girder 11, the female connecting elements 114, 115 are arranged close to the outer end 116 of the lower horizontal girder 11.
After assembly, which will be discussed in more detail using figures 4A — 4C, the male connecting elements 164, 165 are arranged in the correspondingly shaped female connecting elements 114, 115 such that a close fit between said male 164, 165 and female connecting elements 114, 115. The form-fitting connection 38 thereby constrains relative movement between said lower horizontal girder 11 and diagonal beam 16 in at least two translation directions and three rotational directions,
which is essentially all directions except for a negatively oriented movement along a insertion direction II that is, preferably, substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction ly; of the lower horizontal girder 11 and substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction Ls of the diagonal beam 16.
Figures 4A — 4C schematically show, in a 3D perspective view, various steps in the assembly process for connecting the upper horizontal girder 12 and the intermediate vertical post 14, which is arranged between the respective planar closing structures 21, using the form-fitting connection 34. The form-fitting connection 34 is substantially similar to the form-fitting connection 38 (or any of the other form-fitting connections 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37). Male connecting elements 144, 145 are formed, at a longitudinal outer end 146 of the intermediate vertical post 14, as substantially T- shaped protrusions extending outwardly from the respective first and second (opposite) longitudinal side walls 142, 143. Female connecting elements 124, 125 are formed as correspondingly shaped recesses (i.e. having the negative form of the positive form of the respective male connecting elements 144, 145) that are arranged in the respective first and second (opposite) longitudinal side walls 122, 123 of the upper horizonal girder 12. As these respective beams 12, 14 have substantially the same cross-sectional shape, or at least the same width, the recesses of female connecting elements 124, 125 also extend into the third longitudinal side wall 128, as explained earlier.
In addition, as the material is to stiff to allow the male connecting element 144, 145 to (elastically) bend outwardly, an insertion recess 127, allowing to receive a male connecting element 145, is formed in the third longitudinal side wall 128. Hence, for assembly, the intermediate vertical post 14 is linearly moved towards the upper horizontal girder 12 along a third (pre-assembly) direction
HL that is substantially perpendicular to the third longitudinal side wall 128, such that the second male connecting element 145 is allowed to enter the insertion recess 127. Once the outer longitudinal end 146 of the intermediate vertical post 14 abuts the third longitudinal side wall 128, the intermediate vertical post 14 is moved in an insertion direction II, that is preferably substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction 1:2 of the upper horizontal girder 12 and substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction I:4 of the intermediate vertical post 14, such that the male connection elements 144, 145 are received in the correspondingly shaped female connection elements 124, 125 for forming the form-fitting connection 34. Figure 4C shows form- fitting connection 34 in the assembled form, thereby interconnecting the upper horizontal girder 12 and the intermediate vertical post 14 in at least two translation directions and three rotational directions, as is explained above.
For locking of all directions, a secondary connection technique (or means) can be applied, such as cold metal transfer. welding, soldering, gluing. Additionally, or alternatively, a clamping member, such as a bracket, can be applied for locking the respective beams 12, 14 in the insertion direction
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Figures 5A — 5F schematically show a frontal view of a non-limiting number of shapes of the male connecting element according to the invention. All the figures show an outer end 301 of an elongate beam (or structural member) 300 comprising differently shaped male connection elements 303 — 308. In figure 5A a truncated inverted triangle protrudes outwardly with respect to the beam 300. In figure 5B the male connecting element protruding outwardly comprises an elliptical (or circular) member 304 that is arranged on a neck (or base) 302 that is less wide when compared to the elliptical (or circular) member 304. The embodiment of tigure 5C is similar to the embodiment of figure 5B, whereby the elliptical (or circular) member 304 is replaced by a hexagon 305.
Alternatively it could be replaced by essentially any rectilinear member being wider than the neck 302. The embodiment of figure 5D shows an essentially Y-shaped male connection member 306 extending from the end 301 of the beam 300. The male connecting element 307 of figure SE is substantially the same as the embodiment of figure 5D with the difference that the legs of the Y- shape are curved. In figure SF a substantially L-shaped male connecting member 308 is disclosed.
The female connecting members (not shown) of the respective from-fitting connection are correspondingly shaped.
The present invention is not limited to the embodiment shown, but extends also to other embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.
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| US6772998B2 (en) * | 2001-01-04 | 2004-08-10 | Ronald William Bebendorf | Fence panel |
| US20090101878A1 (en) * | 2007-09-25 | 2009-04-23 | Jan Rudolf Ruigrok | Closing Part and Gate Provided with Such a Closing Part |
| ITCO20110059A1 (en) * | 2011-12-05 | 2013-06-06 | Ga Pi Snc | PROTECTION FENCING |
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| US4188019A (en) * | 1978-08-15 | 1980-02-12 | Meredith Manufacturing Co. Limited | Fencing construction |
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| US6643988B1 (en) * | 2002-05-14 | 2003-11-11 | Amsco Engineered Products | Frame assembly with a flush corner appearance |
| US20090101878A1 (en) * | 2007-09-25 | 2009-04-23 | Jan Rudolf Ruigrok | Closing Part and Gate Provided with Such a Closing Part |
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