Fence system

Abstract

The present invention refers to a fence system having a plurality of panel assemblies. The panel assemblies of the plurality of panel assemblies interconnect to one another, whereby first and second interlocking structures extend along planes of each panel assembly to mount onto an adjacent panel assembly. The first interlocking structure has an intermediate wall and the second interlocking structure has a fastening wall that hides a fastener passing through the intermediate wall when panel assemblies of the plurality of panel assemblies are interconnected to one another. The plurality of panel assemblies mounts onto at least two posts.

Claims

1. A fence system, comprising: A) a plurality of panel assemblies that interconnect to one another, whereby first and second interlocking structures extend along planes of each said panel assembly to mount onto an adjacent said panel assembly, wherein said first interlocking structure comprises an intermediate wall and said second interlocking structure comprises a fastening wall that hides a fastener passing through said intermediate wall when said plurality of panel assemblies is interconnected to one another, each of said panel assemblies comprises a panel having first and second ends, said first interlocking structure further comprises a panel end wall and a first interconnecting wall, said first interlocking structure extends from said first end, whereby said panel end wall perpendicularly extends from said first end, said intermediate wall perpendicularly extends from said panel end wall, said first interconnecting wall perpendicularly extends from said intermediate wall, said second interlocking structure further comprises first and second extension walls, and a second interconnecting wall, said second interconnecting wall perpendicularly extends from said second end, said second extension wall perpendicularly extends from said panel at a predetermined distance from said second end, said fastening wall perpendicularly extends from said second extension wall beyond said second end, said first extension wall perpendicularly extends from said fastening wall towards said panel, said first interlocking structure is geometric U-shaped, and said second interlocking structure is geometric G-shaped; and B) at least two posts.

2. The fence system set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that said plurality of panel assemblies is mounted onto said posts.

3. The fence system set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that each of said panel assemblies comprises an interior face.

4. The fence system set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that said panel is rectangular in shape.

5. The fence system set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that said first and second interconnecting walls are substantially parallel.

6. The fence system set forth in claim 5, further characterized in that said first and second interconnecting walls comprise approximately a same area and shape.

7. The fence system set forth in claim 6, further characterized in that said panel end wall and said second interconnecting wall extend parallel from said panel in a same direction.

8. The fence system set forth in claim 7, further characterized in that said first and second extension walls are substantially parallel and extend from said fastening wall an equal predetermined length.

9. The fence system set forth in claim 8, further characterized in that said first interconnecting wall comprises an interconnecting wall end, and said first extension wall comprises an extension wall end, said interconnecting wall end and said extension wall end are relatively aligned, on a same plane, with said interior face to allow for said plurality of panel assemblies to interconnect and secure to one another.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) With the above and other related objects in view, the invention consists in the details of construction and combination of parts as will be more fully understood from the following description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

(2) FIG. 1 is a front isometric view of the present invention.

(3) FIG. 2 is a rear isometric view of the present invention.

(4) FIG. 3A is a rear isometric view of a panel assembly section.

(5) FIG. 3B is a front isometric view of the panel assembly section seen in FIG. 3A.

(6) FIG. 4A is a left lateral view of the panel assembly.

(7) FIG. 4B is a right lateral view of the panel assembly.

(8) FIG. 5 is an isometric view of a plurality of panel assembly interconnected.

(9) FIG. 6 is a left lateral view of a plurality of panel assembly interconnected.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

(10) Referring now to the drawings, the present invention is a fence system, and is generally referred to with numeral 10. It can be observed that it basically includes a plurality of panel assembly 20, and at least two posts 70.

(11) As seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, in a preferred embodiment, a plurality of panel assembly 20 are in a horizontal configuration and interconnect vertically to one another, whereby interlocking structures 30 and 40 extend along horizontal planes of each respective panel assembly 20 to mount upwardly or downwardly onto an adjacent panel assembly 20. Furthermore, each panel assembly 20 is mounted onto posts 70, whereby fastening walls 44 are secured onto respective posts 70. Each fastening wall 44 is secured onto a respective post 70 with a respective fastener 72, whereby fastener 72 is hidden behind intermediate wall 34 when the plurality of panel assembly 20 are interconnected to each other. In a preferred embodiment, fastener 72 is a screw. Specifically, fastening wall 44 hides fastener 72 passing through intermediate wall 34 when plurality of panel assembly 20 is interconnected to one another.

(12) As seen in FIGS. 3A and 3B, each panel assembly 20 comprises first and second interlocking structures 30 and 40. In addition, panel assembly 20 comprises panel 22 having first and second ends 24 and 26, and interior face 28. In a preferred embodiment, panel 22 is rectangular in shape.

(13) As seen in FIGS. 4A and 4B, first interlocking structure 30 comprises panel end wall 32, intermediate wall 34, and first interconnecting wall 36. First interlocking structure 30 extends from first end 24, whereby panel end wall 32 perpendicularly extends from first end 24. Intermediate wall 34 perpendicularly extends from panel end wall 32, and first interconnecting wall 36 perpendicularly extends from intermediate wall 34.

(14) Second interlocking structure 40 comprises first and second extension walls 42 and 46, fastening wall 44, and second interconnecting wall 48. Second interlocking structure 40 is generally located at second end 26, whereby second interconnecting wall 48 perpendicularly extends from second end 26 and second extension wall 46 perpendicularly extends from panel 22 at a predetermined distance from second end 26. Fastening wall 44 perpendicularly extends from second extension wall 46, and first extension wall 42 perpendicularly extends from fastening wall 44 towards panel 22.

(15) First and second interconnecting walls 36 and 48 are substantially parallel and comprise approximately a same area and shape. Panel end wall 32 and second interconnecting wall 48 extend parallel from panel 22 in a same direction. First and second extension walls 42 and 46 are substantially parallel and extend from fastening wall 44 an equal predetermined length.

(16) First interconnecting wall 36 comprises interconnecting wall end 38, and first extension wall 42 comprises extension wall end 50. Interconnecting wall end 38 and extension wall end 50 are relatively aligned, on a same plane, with interior face 28 to allow for the plurality of panel assembly 20 to properly interconnect and secure to one another. It is noted that first interlocking structure 30 is U-shaped, and second interlocking structure 40 is G-shaped.

(17) As seen in FIGS. 5 and 6, in an alternate embodiment, a plurality of panel assembly 20 are in a vertical configuration and interconnect horizontally to one another, whereby interlocking structures 30 and 40 extend along vertical planes of each respective panel assembly 20 to mount sideways onto an adjacent panel assembly 20.

(18) Specifically, a first interlocking structure 30 of a first panel assembly 20 interlocks with a second interlocking structure 40 of a second panel assembly 20, whereby the first interlocking structure 30 of the first panel assembly 20 is inserted within the second interlocking structure 40 of the second panel assembly 20. When the first panel assembly 20 interlocks with the second panel assembly 20, a first interconnecting wall 36 of the first panel assembly 20 and the second interconnecting wall 48 of the second panel assembly 20 firmly contact one another to be secured to one another. Furthermore, when the first panel assembly 20 interlocks with the second panel assembly 20, a respective intermediate wall 34 and a respective fastening wall 44 are substantially parallel. First and second extension walls 42 and 46 extend a first predetermined distance from panel 22, and panel end wall 32 and first interconnecting wall 36 extend a second predetermined distance from panel 22. The first predetermined distance is greater than the second predetermined distance.

(19) Furthermore, the plurality of panel assembly 20 are mounted onto crossbars, not seen, that mount onto posts 70, seen in FIG. 1, whereby fastening walls 44 are secured onto respective the crossbars that mount onto posts 70. Each fastening wall 44 is secured onto a respective crossbar that mounts onto posts 70 with a respective fastener 72, seen in FIG. 1, whereby fastener 72 is hidden behind intermediate wall 34 when the plurality of panel assembly 20 are interconnected to each other. In a preferred embodiment, fastener 72 is a screw.

(20) The foregoing description conveys the best understanding of the objectives and advantages of the present invention. Different embodiments may be made of the inventive concept of this invention. It is to be understood that all matter disclosed herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.