Removable fence

Abstract

The invention is directed to a removable fence. The fence is designed to be sturdy and reliable, while remaining quickly and easily removable without the use of tools. The fence provides two or more fenceposts and one or more fence sections. Threaded lockbars and wingnuts are provided for each fence section. The lockbars and wingnuts may be used to temporarily affix the end of the fence section to the fencepost. A plurality of fenceposts and fence sections may be erected and joined in this manner to construct the fence. The process may be reversed to remove the fence sections from the fenceposts to prepare for an approaching storm.

Claims

1. A removable fence comprising: two or more fence posts, each of said fence posts comprising one or more post through-apertures therein, said post through-apertures extending in a first direction substantially transverse to a length of said one or more fence posts; one or more fence sections extending between said two or more fence posts, wherein one or more fence through-apertures are disposed at lateral edges of said one or more fence sections, said fence through apertures extending in said first direction; and one or more L-shaped, threaded lockbars, wherein a threaded portion of each of said lockbars extends through said post through-apertures and said fence through-apertures in said first direction, thereby securing said fence posts to said fence sections.

2. The fence according to claim 1, further comprising one or more wingnuts engaged with said threaded portion of said lockbars.

3. The fence according to claim 1, wherein said post through-apertures and said fence through-apertures are disposed in sets of two apertures formed at top and/or bottom portions of said fence posts and said fence sections.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification. They illustrate one embodiment of the invention and, together with the description, serves to explain the principles of the invention.

(2) FIG. 1 is a front view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the fence 10, the fenceposts 11, and the fence section 12.

(3) FIG. 2 is a rear view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the fence 10, the fenceposts 11, and the fence section 12.

(4) FIG. 3 is an exploded front view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the fence 10, the fenceposts 11, the fence section 12, and the lockbars 14.

(5) FIG. 4 is an exploded rear view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the fence 10, the fenceposts 11, the fence section 12, and the lockbars 14.

(6) FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the fence 10, the fenceposts 11, and the fence section 12.

(7) FIG. 6 is an exploded rear perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the fence 10, the fenceposts 11, the fence section 12, and the lockbars 14.

(8) FIG. 7 is a close-up rear perspective view of a portion of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the fenceposts 11, the fence section 12, the lockbars 14, and the wingnuts 15.

(9) FIG. 8 is a close-up exploded rear perspective view of a portion of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the fence 10, the fenceposts 11, the fence section 12, the apertures 13, the lockbars 14, and the wingnuts 15.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(10) Referring now to the invention in more detail, the invention is directed to a removable fence 10. The fence 10 is designed to be sturdy and reliable, while remaining quickly and easily removable without the use of tools.

(11) The first exemplary embodiment is comprised of a fence 10 which provides two or more fenceposts 11 and one or more fence sections 12. Circular apertures 13 are provided in the fenceposts 11 and in the ends of the fence sections 12. Eight L-shaped, threaded lockbars 14 and eight wingnuts 15 of a corresponding size are provided for each fence section 12. The lockbars 14 may be inserted through the apertures 13 of a fencepost 11 and a fence section 12, and the wingnuts 15 affixed to and tightened upon the threads of the lockbars 14, in such a manner as to temporarily affix the end of the fence section 12 to the fencepost 11.

(12) A plurality of fenceposts 11 and fence sections 12 may be erected and joined in this manner to construct the fence 10. The process may be reversed to remove the fence sections 12 from the fenceposts 11 to prepare for an approaching storm. Once removed, the fence sections 12, lockbars 14, and wingnuts 15 should be stored in an enclosed location. The fence 10 is preferably provided in a broad variety of styles, materials, and colors.

(13) To use the first exemplary embodiment, the user inserts the lockbars 14 through the apertures 13 of a fencepost 11 and a fence section 12, and fastens the wingnuts 15 to the lockbars 14, in such a manner as to temporarily affix the end of the fence section 12 to the fencepost 11. A plurality of fenceposts 11 and fence sections 12 may be erected and joined in this manner to construct the fence 10.

(14) The fenceposts 11 and the fence sections 12 are preferably manufactured from rigid, durable materials, such as aluminum alloy, plastic, steel, or wood. The lockbars 14 and the wingnuts 15 are preferably manufactured from a rigid, durable material with substantial structural strength, such as aluminum alloy, steel, or brass.

(15) Components, component sizes, and materials listed above are preferable, but artisans will recognize that alternate components and materials could be selected without altering the scope of the invention.

(16) While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is presently considered to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should, therefore, not be limited by the above described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention.