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GB2329824A - A bracket for suspending an object from a fence post - Google Patents

A bracket for suspending an object from a fence post Download PDF

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GB2329824A
GB2329824A GB9720986A GB9720986A GB2329824A GB 2329824 A GB2329824 A GB 2329824A GB 9720986 A GB9720986 A GB 9720986A GB 9720986 A GB9720986 A GB 9720986A GB 2329824 A GB2329824 A GB 2329824A
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Stephen Philip Shipley
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V21/00—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
    • F21V21/10—Pendants, arms, or standards; Fixing lighting devices to pendants, arms, or standards
    • F21V21/116—Fixing lighting devices to arms or standards
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G7/00—Flower holders or the like
    • A47G7/02—Devices for supporting flower-pots or cut flowers
    • A47G7/04—Flower tables; Stands or hangers, e.g. baskets, for flowers
    • A47G7/044—Hanging flower-pot holders, e.g. mounted on walls, balcony fences or the like
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M13/00—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
    • F16M13/02—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V21/00—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
    • F21V21/02—Wall, ceiling, or floor bases; Fixing pendants or arms to the bases
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H12/00—Towers; Masts or poles; Chimney stacks; Water-towers; Methods of erecting such structures
    • E04H12/24—Cross arms
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S8/00—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
    • F21S8/03—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of surface-mounted type
    • F21S8/033—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of surface-mounted type the surface being a wall or like vertical structure, e.g. building facade
    • F21S8/036—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of surface-mounted type the surface being a wall or like vertical structure, e.g. building facade by means of a rigid support, e.g. bracket or arm

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  • Fencing (AREA)

Abstract

A bracket 1 for a fence post comprises a bracket base 3 with a frame 5 at its lower end to engage the post 2, a claw 6 at its upper end to engage the top of the post and a threaded aperture 7 on the bracket base to receive a screw to secure the bracket to the post. A projection 9 on the bracket base may be inserted into a corresponding recess of a base housing 10 of the object to be supported. The object is secured by the hasp 12A of a padlock 12 passing through corresponding apertures in the projection 11 and base housing 13.

Description

The present invention relates to a support bracket for a concrete post. It also relates to an object connected to such a bracket.
Many gardens have fences supported by "H-section" concrete posts. Many people like to support functional and decorative objects above the ground such as hanging baskets for flowers and lights. The invention seeks to provide a bracket to support objects on such posts and other posts.
According to the present invention there is provided a bracket for a concrete post comprising: a) a bracket base having a top and bottom end to which an object can be secured, b) a frame to engage with the concrete post and connected to the bottom end ofthe bracket, and c) a claw or finger to engage with the top ofthe post and connected to the top ofthe bracket base, whereby objects secured to the bracket are supported on the post above the ground.
The frame may be generally "C-shaped" to engage into the waist of an "H-shaped" concrete post. Alternatively the frame could generally embrace the post.
In one embodiment the bracket base further comprises a threaded aperture to receive a threaded screw, such as an Allen key screw, to secure the bracket to the post.
In another embodiment, the bracket base may include a projection to insert in a recess of an object to be supported on the bracket such as a light or hanging basket. An aperture may extend through the projection through which a lock shaft, such as the hasp of a padlock, can pass and through a corresponding aperture on the object recess to lock the object to the bracket base.
In one embodiment, the claw may be in the form of fork with two fingers. Alternatively the claw may include a "C-shaped" frame and a finger which rests to the top of the post. The claw may be integrally formed with the bracket base. The "C-shaped" frame may in addition or alternatively be formed integrally with the bracket.
The bracket may be formed from metal.
The invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a bracket on a base and a lamp for attachment thereto, and Figure 2 shows a perspective view of an alternative bracket with a hanging basket attached.
Referring to Figure 1 there is shown a bracket 1 for an "H-shaped" concrete post 2.
Bracket 1 has a bracket base 3 having a top and bottom end to which an object, such as a lantern 4, can be secured. Connected to the bottom end of bracket base 3 is a frame 5 to engage with the concrete post 2. Frame 5 is generally "C-shaped" to engage into the waist of a an "H-shaped" concrete post (alternatively the frame could generally embrace the post). The top of bracket base 3 is bifurcated to form a claw 6 to engage with the top of the post 2.
The bracket base 3 further comprises a threaded aperture 7 to receive a threaded screw, such as an Allen key screw 8, to secure the bracket to the post by preventing it from lifting off the post.
The bracket base 3 includes a projection 9 to insert in a recess of a base housing 10 of the lamp 4. An aperture 11 extends through the projection 9 through which a lock shaft, such as the hasp 12A of a padlock 12, can pass and through a corresponding aperture 13 on the base housing 10 to lock the lantern 4 to the bracket.
Referring to Figure 2 there is shown an alternative bracket 21 for an "H-shaped" concrete post 22.
Bracket 21 has a bracket base 23 having a top and bottom end to which an object, such as a flower basket 24, can be secured. Connected to the bottom end of bracket base 23 is a "C-shaped" frame 25 to engage into the waist of a an "H-shaped" concrete post (alternatively again the frame could generally embrace the post). A claw 26 clay may include a "C-shaped" frame 26A and a finger 26B which rests to the top of the post.
The bracket base 23 further comprises a threaded aperture (not shown) to receive a threaded screw, such as an Allen key screw 28, to secure the bracket to the post by preventing it from lifting off the post.
The bracket base 23 includes a projection (not visible) to insert in a recess of a base housing 30 of the basket 24. Again an aperture extends through the projection through which a lock shaft, such as the hasp 32A of a padlock 32, can pass and through a corresponding aperture 33 on the base 30 to lock the basket to the bracket.
The frame and/or claw or finger may be integrally formed with the bracket base. The bracket may be formed from metal.
The invention may take a form other than that specifically described. For example the bracket may be designed to fit posts other than "H-shaped" concrete posts. A double bracket may be provided to support two objects, which double bracket may also have two frames spaced apart on the bracket base to give added strength.
Objects other than lanterns and hanging baskets may be secured to a post by the bracket of the invention.
The invention also extends to an object connected to the bracket ofthe invention.
Further modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims (8)

  1. CLAIMS 1. A bracket for a post comprising a bracket base having a top and a bottom end to which an object can be secured, a frame to engage with the post and connected to the bottom end of the bracket, and a claw or finger to engage with the top of the post and connected to the top of the bracket base, whereby objects secured to the bracket are supported on the post above the ground.
  2. 2. A bracket as claimed in claim 1, in which the frame is generally C-shaped to embrace at least part of a post.
  3. 3. A bracket as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, in which the bracket base further comprises a threaded aperture to receive a threaded screw to secure the bracket to the post.
  4. 4. A bracket as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the base includes a projection for insertion in a recess of an object supported on the bracket.
  5. 5. A bracket as claimed in claim 4, in which an aperture extends through the projection.
  6. 6. A bracket as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the claw is in the form of a claw with two fingers.
  7. 7. A bracket as claimed in any of claims 1 to 5. in which the claw includes a C-shaped frame and a finger for resting on the top of the post.
  8. 8. A bracket for a concrete post substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawings.
GB9720986A 1997-10-03 1997-10-03 A bracket for suspending an object from a fence post Withdrawn GB2329824A (en)

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Cited By (11)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2334431A (en) * 1998-02-19 1999-08-25 John Wild Bracket assembly
GB2338725A (en) * 1998-02-19 1999-12-29 Antonio Castiglione Retaining of wires or brackets on concrete fence post
GB2362807A (en) * 2000-05-20 2001-12-05 Gerald Michael Lahan Hanger for a fence post
GB2363058A (en) * 2000-06-06 2001-12-12 Michael Sargeant Support bracket for mounting on fence posts
GB2413259A (en) * 2004-04-22 2005-10-26 Richard James Croft Garden fence post bracket
GB2417882A (en) * 2004-09-08 2006-03-15 Philip Cross Post bracket
EP1614909A3 (en) * 2004-07-07 2006-11-15 Ioannis Palaiohorinos Fastening method for objects and lights with plasticised metallic accessories and bolts
GB2430609A (en) * 2005-10-01 2007-04-04 Ernest Henry Wilson A bracket to be slid over the top of a vertical post
GB2431089A (en) * 2005-10-11 2007-04-18 James Murray C-shaped bracket for a post
GB2461115A (en) * 2008-04-23 2009-12-30 Ceres Power Ltd Fuel Cell Module Support
EP2741261A1 (en) * 2012-12-10 2014-06-11 Jairo Silva Soares Method for distribution, vending and replacement of goods through the automatic vending machines placed on board public transport vehicles, automatic vending machines and equipment for installation of automatic vending machines on board vehicles of mass human transport

Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB676478A (en) * 1950-04-05 1952-07-30 Arthur Beevor Steele Improvements relating to brackets
GB2249020A (en) * 1990-10-23 1992-04-29 David Mcivor A bracket for a hanging flower basket or the like
GB2259242A (en) * 1991-08-28 1993-03-10 Alan Bloomfield Mounting bracket
GB2269310A (en) * 1992-07-21 1994-02-09 Frederick Brown A bracket to fit slotted concrete fence posts

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB676478A (en) * 1950-04-05 1952-07-30 Arthur Beevor Steele Improvements relating to brackets
GB2249020A (en) * 1990-10-23 1992-04-29 David Mcivor A bracket for a hanging flower basket or the like
GB2259242A (en) * 1991-08-28 1993-03-10 Alan Bloomfield Mounting bracket
GB2269310A (en) * 1992-07-21 1994-02-09 Frederick Brown A bracket to fit slotted concrete fence posts

Cited By (11)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2334431A (en) * 1998-02-19 1999-08-25 John Wild Bracket assembly
GB2338725A (en) * 1998-02-19 1999-12-29 Antonio Castiglione Retaining of wires or brackets on concrete fence post
GB2362807A (en) * 2000-05-20 2001-12-05 Gerald Michael Lahan Hanger for a fence post
GB2363058A (en) * 2000-06-06 2001-12-12 Michael Sargeant Support bracket for mounting on fence posts
GB2413259A (en) * 2004-04-22 2005-10-26 Richard James Croft Garden fence post bracket
EP1614909A3 (en) * 2004-07-07 2006-11-15 Ioannis Palaiohorinos Fastening method for objects and lights with plasticised metallic accessories and bolts
GB2417882A (en) * 2004-09-08 2006-03-15 Philip Cross Post bracket
GB2430609A (en) * 2005-10-01 2007-04-04 Ernest Henry Wilson A bracket to be slid over the top of a vertical post
GB2431089A (en) * 2005-10-11 2007-04-18 James Murray C-shaped bracket for a post
GB2461115A (en) * 2008-04-23 2009-12-30 Ceres Power Ltd Fuel Cell Module Support
EP2741261A1 (en) * 2012-12-10 2014-06-11 Jairo Silva Soares Method for distribution, vending and replacement of goods through the automatic vending machines placed on board public transport vehicles, automatic vending machines and equipment for installation of automatic vending machines on board vehicles of mass human transport

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