The present invention teaches a modular railing, in which the various modules that constitute it can be connected to each other in a simple and aesthetically homogeneous way. This modular railing provides that even the individual modules can in turn be made with interchangeable parts. All suitably standardized, so as to preserve the possibility of using, in large quantities, identical pieces.

Each module of the railing comprises: at least a support pole placed at one end of said section of railing, and suitable for being fixed to the ground, an upper horizontal bar that connects two support poles (and coupled to them near their upper end), a lower horizontal bar that connects two support poles (and coupled to them near their base), and a plurality of vertical rods that connect said two upper and lower horizontal bars.

A method for constructing a railing is provided, the railing having two substantially horizontal rails, including a top rail and a bottom rail substantially parallel to one another, and a plurality of pickets inserted between the rails such that the pickets terminate at a first end within the top rail and at a second end within the bottom rail. The top and bottom rails each include openings sized to receive the pickets after the top and bottom rails have been affixed to vertical posts. The rails may each include one or more tracks within an inner chamber, within which a locking strip is configured to slide. A depth of the top rail may be greater than a depth of the bottom rail. In this regard, when the top and bottom rails are affixed to the vertical posts, the picket can slide up into the top rail and then be inserted into the bottom rail, where it may rest.

The invention resides in an elongate member securing device comprising a body having a base connecting a first side wall to a second side wall, and a first leading member and a second leading member. The base, first side wall and second side wall define a first opening and an opposing second opening, wherein the first side wall comprises a first extension adjacent the first opening, wherein the second side wall comprises a second extension adjacent the second opening, wherein the first leading member is connected to the first extension and the first leading member extends substantially perpendicular to the first wall, and the second leading member is connected to the second extension and the second leading member extends substantially perpendicular to the second wall. The present invention provides a simple solution to securing elongate members.

A rackable panel assembly is provided. In one form, the assembly includes a plurality of vertical members each having a pair of opposed ends and at least one sidewall extending longitudinally therebetween and having a rail engagement opening defined therein; and at least one rail having a pair of opposed ends and at least sidewall extending longitudinally therebetween, said at least one sidewall defining sets of opposed openings spaced along a longitudinal length of the at least one rail, each set of opposed openings adapted to receive a vertical member of said plurality of vertical members therethrough and at least partially cover the rail engagement opening of said vertical member. The assembly further includes at least one coupling member adapted to be at least partially received in each said vertical member for pivotally coupling the vertical member to the at least one rail, said coupling member having at least one protruding portion and a biasing member for biasing the at least one protruding portion outwardly from the rail engagement opening in a direction perpendicular to the length of the at least one rail to pivotally couple the vertical member to the at least one rail.

An exemplary bollard fence includes bollards having bottom ends secured in a concrete base, the bollards spaced apart and extending axially from the concrete base; an elongated member moveably disposed inside of each of the bollards, and a header member laterally interconnecting the upper ends of the bollards.

A method for constructing a picket fence section includes the steps of: inserting a plurality of spring clips into a hollow interior of each of a plurality of hollow pickets. Each spring clip has a first leg and an opposing second leg that includes a locking protrusion that extends outwardly from the second leg. Each spring clip is disposed within the hollow interior of one hollow picket such that locking protrusion extends through one corresponding first hole formed in the one hollow picket. The plurality of pickets are coupled to a plurality of rails with each rail including a longitudinal locking channel and each picket being coupled to the plurality of rails by inserting the locking protrusions into the longitudinal locking channels of the corresponding rails, thereby coupling the hollow pickets to the corresponding rails.

There is provided a structure for making fences, grates, guardrails, and other similar carpentry products including a plurality of stakes (10) which retain and support an upper crossbar (20) and a lower crossbar (21) by mobile connections (30, 31). Each of the stakes (10) includes an elongated central body (11) and portions of reduced length (12, 13) projecting above and below upper crossbar (20) and lower crossbar (21), respectively. The connection of an upper reduced length portion (12) and a lower reduced length portion (13) to central body (11) being formed by mobile screw connections (30, 31) of the threaded shank/threaded hole type locking each of the crossbars (20, 21) to a stake (10). The screwing action being facilitated by an appendage (40) projecting from and frangibly connected to the portions of reduced length (12, 13) adapted to break and be completely removed from the portions of reduced length when the maximum tightening torque is achieved.

A raking barrier panel includes a plurality of pickets, each defining a pivot pin hole. A channel member includes a web wall defining a plurality of spaced apart openings that each receives a respective one of the plurality of pickets therethrough. A plurality of picket pivot members are in snap-fit engagement with the channel member, and each one of the plurality of picket pivot members includes a pair of opposed end walls and a pair of opposed side walls together forming a box-like shape. A pivot pin extends from at least one of the pair of opposed side walls and is received by the pivot pin hole of a respective one of the plurality of pickets to define a pivot axis with respect to the channel member.

A barrier, such as fence panel, is formed from a plurality of channel-shaped rails and plurality of upright members. Each upright member traverses the rail channels of the rails forming the barrier and is mechanically connected to the rail, such that the upright member is selectively tiltable with respect to the rail within an angular adjustment range. The mechanical connection between rail and upright member may be formed by a weld, such as a resistance weld, by a permanent adhesive, or with a fastener such as bolt or screw. A tab that extends from the rail web may be used to connect a rail to an upright member. The tab may depend from a bracket installed within the rail channel, or may be cut out and bent into the channel from the web. The tab is rotatable about an axis situated at or adjacent the web.

A fence rail device includes a rail elongated between a first end and a second end. The rail has an outer wall having a top section, a pair of side sections, and a bottom section defining a hollow interior. The slot extends through the bottom section. A plurality of cross walls includes a top cross wall, a middle cross wall, and a bottom cross wall defining a top interior space, a bottom interior space, an upper middle interior space, and a lower middle interior space within the rail. Each of a pair of lower interior walls extends between the bottom section and the bottom cross wall proximate to a respective one of the side sections. Each of a pair of medial interior walls extends between the bottom cross wall and the lower middle cross wall.