Unique self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system, having self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp system, board-expansion-internal-gap post system, and board-expansion-internal-gap rail system
10301842 ยท 2019-05-28
Inventors
Cpc classification
E04H17/1465
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
E04H17/1488
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
International classification
Abstract
A unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system comprises fence-post base systems, fence-post systems, springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp systems, board-expansion-internal-gap rail systems, stackable interlocking fence-board systems, and fence-post-covering cap systems. The fence-post base systems are for supporting the fence-post systems, respectively. The fence-post systems are for supporting the board-expansion-internal-gap rail systems, respectively. The board-expansion-internal-gap rail systems are for supporting the stackable interlocking fence-board systems, respectively. The fence-post-covering cap systems are for preventing water penetration to the inside of the fence-post systems, respectively. The fence-post systems have multiple bracket-clamp-locking jaw slots and multiple bracket-clamp-centering grooves. The springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp systems have springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaws for locking the springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp systems in the multiple bracket-clamp-locking jaw slots respectively, springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp teeth for biting into the multiple bracket-clamp-locking jaw slots respectively, and springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove, for centering the springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp systems in the multiple bracket-clamp-centering grooves respectively, to center the stackable interlocking fence-board systems in the fence-post systems, respectively, and to offer unique privacy.
Claims
1. A springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system comprising: a fence-post base comprising: a post-supporting base, and at least one base screw; a fence-post comprising: a plurality of fence-post external walls, a plurality of fence-post internal walls, at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot, at least one bracket-clamp-centering groove, at least one post-locking hole, and at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap; a plurality of springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamps, each comprising: a springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp body, at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw, at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp tooth, at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove, and at least one bracket-clamp screw; two board-expansion-internal-gap rails, each comprising: a u-shaped-rail body, a u-shaped-rail first end, a u-shaped-rail second end, and a u-shaped-rail board-expansion internal gap; a plurality of stackable interlocking fence-boards, each comprising: a stackable-interlocking-fence-board body, a stackable-interlocking-fence-board first end, a stackable-interlocking-fence-board second end, a stackable-interlocking-fence-board slot, and a stackable-interlocking-fence-board ridge; and a fence-post-covering cap comprising: a fence-post-covering cap body, a fence-post-covering-cap central lock, a fence-post-covering-cap perimeter lock, wherein: said fence-post base is screwed to said fence-post, said at least one base screw is screwed through said fence-post base and into said at least one post-locking hole to attach said fence-post base to said fence-post, said fence-post external walls each are molded to another one of said fence-post external walls and to one of said fence-post internal walls to form a square-cross-sectional post such that: each of said at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot is formed between two of said fence-post external walls and between two of said fence-post internal walls, each of said at least one bracket-clamp-centering groove is formed in one of said fence-post internal walls and is engaged to one of said at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot, each of said at least one post-locking hole is formed along where every two adjacent ones of said fence-post external walls are molded to each other, and each of said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap is formed between two of said fence-post internal walls and is engaged to one of said at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot, said springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamps are screwed to said fence-post and to said stackable interlocking fence-boards, said springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp body has a body end, said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw has two opposite jaw ends, said body end of said springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp body is molded to said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw between said two opposite jaw ends, said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp tooth are molded to said two opposite jaw ends, said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove is formed in said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw between said two opposite jaw ends, said springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp body is inserted into one of said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap and is screwed on one of said u-shaped-rail first end and said u-shaped-rail second end by using one of said at least one bracket-clamp screw, said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove is aligned with one of said at least one bracket-clamp-centering groove, said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw is inserted into one of said at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot and is screwed on one of said fence-post internal walls by using another one of said at least one bracket-clamp screw, said two board-expansion-internal-gap rail systems are screwed to said two springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamps, respectively, said u-shaped-rail body is molded to said u-shaped-rail first end and said u-shaped-rail second end to create said u-shaped-rail board-expansion internal gap therein, said stackable interlocking fence-boards are slid into said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap and into said u-shaped-rail board-expansion internal gap, respectively, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board body is molded to said stackable-interlocking-fence-board first end, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board second end, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board slot, and said stackable-interlocking-fence-board ridge, said fence-post-covering cap has a center and a perimeter, said fence-post-covering cap is press-locked on said fence-post, said fence-post-covering-cap central lock is molded to said fence-post-covering cap body in said center, said fence-post-covering-cap perimeter locks is molded to said fence-post-covering cap body along said perimeter, wherein: said post-supporting base is for supporting said fence-post, said base screws are for screwing through said post-supporting base into said at least one post-locking hole, said fence-post external walls are for supporting said fence-post internal walls, said fence-post internal walls are for supporting said fence-post external walls, said at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot is for: squeezing said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw therein, and locking said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw therein, said at least one bracket-clamp-centering groove is for: centering said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove therein, centering said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp tooth therein, centering said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw therein, centering said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp body therein, centering said springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamps therein, centering said board-expansion-internal-gap rails, and centering said stackable interlocking fence-boards, said at least one post-locking hole is for screwing said base screws therein, said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap is for: accommodating expansion and contraction of said stackable interlocking fence-boards inside said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap of said fence-post, to prevent said stackable interlocking fence-boards from warping, bending, and breaking, and allowing deep insertion of said stackable interlocking fence-boards into said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap of said fence-post, to eliminate the empty space created when said stackable interlocking fence-boards contract under cold weather between said stackable interlocking fence-boards and said fence-post to provide seamless barriers for privacy and to reinforce the springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system, said springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp body is for attaching said board-expansion-internal-gap rails to said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw, said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw is for: being squeezed into said at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot, springably and temporarily securing said springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamps in place, to eliminate the need for holding it while screwing it to said fence-post, reducing fence-installing time, by eliminating the need for manually holding said springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamps while installing the hand-free-springable self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system, and functioning as a springably locking washer to springably lock said at least one bracket-clamp screw to said fence-post, said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp tooth is for biting into said at least one jaw slot, said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove is for: sliding in said at least one bracket-clamp-centering groove, centering said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp tooth therein, centering said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw therein, centering said springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp body therein, and centering said springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamps therein, said at least one bracket-clamp screw is for screwing through said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove into said fence-post, to secure said springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamps to said fence-post, said u-shaped-rail body is for supporting said stackable interlocking fence-boards, said u-shaped-rail first end is for inserting into said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap, said u-shaped-rail second end is for inserting into said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap, said u-shaped-rail board-expansion internal gap is for: accommodating expansion and contraction of said stackable interlocking fence-boards inside said u-shaped-rail board-expansion internal gap of said board-expansion-internal-gap rail, to prevent said stackable interlocking fence-boards from warping, bending, and breaking; allowing deep insertion of said stackable interlocking fence-boards into said u-shaped-rail board-expansion internal gap of said board-expansion-internal-gap rail, to reinforce the springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system, supporting said stackable interlocking fence-boards, and locking said stackable-interlocking-fence-board ridge therein, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board body is for creating a barrier and for providing privacy, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board first end is for sliding into said fence-post board-expansion internal gap, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board second end is for sliding into said fence-post board-expansion internal gap, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board slot is for stacking on and locking on said stackable-interlocking-fence-board ridge, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board ridge is for stacking under and locking in said stackable-interlocking-fence-board slot, said fence-post has fence-post sharp edges, said fence-post-covering cap is for covering said fence-post: to prevent water penetration into said fence-post; to cover said fence-post sharp edges; and to prevent personal injuries, whereby the springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system: can squeeze said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw therein, can lock said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw therein, can center said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove therein, can center said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp tooth therein, can center said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw therein, can center said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp body therein, can center said springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamps therein, can center said board-expansion-internal-gap rails, can center said stackable interlocking fence-boards, can accommodate expansion and contraction of said stackable interlocking fence-boards inside said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap, to prevent said stackable interlocking fence-boards from warping, bending, and breaking, can allow deep insertion of said stackable interlocking fence-boards into said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap, to eliminate the empty space created when said stackable interlocking fence-boards contract under cold weather between said stackable interlocking fence-boards and said fence-post to provide seamless barriers for privacy and to reinforce the springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system.
2. The springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system of claim 1, further, comprising at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-body hole drilled in said springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp body for one of said at least one bracket-clamp screw to screw therethrough.
3. The springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system of claim 1, further, comprising at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp hole drilled in said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove for one of said at least one bracket-clamp screw to screw therethrough.
4. The springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system of claim 1, wherein, said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp tooth comprises six opposite teeth.
5. The springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system of claim 1, wherein, said at least one springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw comprises two opposite jaws.
6. The springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system of claim 1, wherein, said at least one bracket-clamp screw comprises tapping screws.
7. The springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system of claim 1, wherein, said at least one bracket-clamp-centering groove comprises four grooves.
8. The springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system of claim 1, wherein, said at least one post-locking shaft hole comprises four holes.
9. The springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system of claim 1, wherein, one of said springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp systems is assembled right side up, and another one of said springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp systems is assembled upside down.
10. A self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system comprising: a fence-post base comprising: a post-supporting base, and at least one base screw; a fence-post comprising: a plurality of fence-post external walls, a plurality of fence-post internal walls, at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot, at least one bracket-clamp-centering groove, at least one post-locking hole, and at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap; a plurality of self-locking self-centering bracket-clamps, each comprising: a self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp body, at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw, at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp tooth, at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove, and at least one bracket-clamp screw; two board-expansion-internal-gap rails, each comprising: a u-shaped-rail body, a u-shaped-rail first end, a u-shaped-rail second end, and a u-shaped-rail board-expansion internal gap; a plurality of stackable interlocking fence-boards, each comprising: a stackable-interlocking-fence-board body, a stackable-interlocking-fence-board first end, a stackable-interlocking-fence-board second end, a stackable-interlocking-fence-board slot, and a stackable-interlocking-fence-board ridge; and a fence-post-covering cap, comprising: a fence-post-covering cap body, a fence-post-covering-cap central lock, a fence-post-covering-cap perimeter lock, and wherein: said fence-post base is screwed to said fence-post, said at least one base screw is screwed through said fence-post base and into said at least one post-locking hole to attach said fence-post base to said fence-post, said fence-post external walls each are molded to another one of said fence-post external walls and to one of said fence-post internal walls to form a square-cross-sectional post such that: each of said at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot is formed between two of said fence-post external walls and between two of said fence-post internal walls, each of said at least one bracket-clamp-centering groove is formed in one of said fence-post internal walls and is engaged to one of said at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot, each of said at least one post-locking hole is formed along where every two adjacent ones of said fence-post external walls are molded to each other, and each of said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap is formed between two of said fence-post internal walls and is engaged to one of said at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot, said sell-locking sell-centering bracket-clamps are screwed to said fence-post and to said stackable interlocking fence-boards, said self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp body has a body end, said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw has two opposite jaw ends, said body end of said self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp body is molded to said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw between said two opposite jaw ends, said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp tooth are molded to said two opposite jaw ends, said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove is formed in said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw between said two opposite jaw ends, said self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp body is inserted into one of said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap and is screwed on one of said u-shaped-rail first end and said u-shaped-rail first end by using one of said at least one bracket-clamp screw, said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove is aligned with one of said at least one bracket-clamp-centering groove, said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw is inserted into one of said at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot and is screwed on one of said fence-post internal walls by using another one of said at least one bracket-clamp screw, said two board-expansion-internal-gap rails are screwed to said two self-locking self-centering bracket-clamps, respectively, said u-shaped-rail body is molded to said u-shaped-rail first end and said u-shaped-rail second end to create said u-shaped-rail board-expansion internal gap therein, said stackable interlocking fence-boards are slid into said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap and into said u-shaped-rail board-expansion internal gap, respectively, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board body is molded to said stackable-interlocking-fence-board first end, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board second end, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board slot, and said stackable-interlocking-fence-board ridge, said fence-post-covering cap has a center and a perimeter, said fence-post-covering cap is press-locked on said fence-post, said fence-post-covering-cap central lock is molded to said fence-post-covering cap body in said center, said fence-post-covering-cap perimeter locks is molded to said fence-post-covering cap body along said perimeter, wherein: said post-supporting base is for supporting said fence-post, said base screws are for screwing through said post-supporting base into said at least one post-locking hole, said fence-post external walls are for supporting said fence-post internal walls, said fence-post internal walls are for supporting said fence-post external walls, said at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot is for: squeezing said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw therein, and locking said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw therein, said at least one bracket-clamp-centering groove is for: centering said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove therein, centering said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp tooth therein, centering said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw therein, centering said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp body therein, centering said self-locking self-centering bracket-clamps therein, centering said board-expansion-internal-gap rails, and centering said stackable interlocking fence-boards, said at least one post-locking hole is for screwing said base screws therein, said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap is for: accommodating expansion and contraction of said stackable interlocking fence-boards inside said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap of said fence-post, to prevent said stackable interlocking fence-boards from warping, bending, and breaking, and allowing deep insertion of said stackable interlocking fence-boards into said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap of said fence-post, to eliminate the empty space created when said stackable interlocking fence-boards contract under cold weather between said stackable interlocking fence-boards and said fence-post to provide seamless barriers for privacy and to reinforce the self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system, said self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp body is for attaching said board-expansion-internal-gap rails to said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw, said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw is for: being squeezed into said at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot, springably and temporarily securing said self-locking self-centering bracket-clamps in place, to eliminate the need for holding it while screwing it to said fence-post, reducing fence-installing time, by eliminating the need for manually holding said self-locking self-centering bracket-clamps while installing the self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system, and functioning as a springably locking washer to springably lock said at least one bracket-clamp screw to said fence-post, said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp tooth is for biting into said at least one jaw slot, said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove is for: sliding in said at least one bracket-clamp-centering groove, centering said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp tooth therein, centering said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw therein, centering said self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp body therein, and centering said self-locking self-centering bracket-clamps therein, said at least one bracket-clamp screw is for screwing through said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove into said fence-post, to secure said self-locking self-centering bracket-clamps to said fence-post, said u-shaped-rail body is for supporting said stackable interlocking fence-boards, said u-shaped-rail first end is for inserting into said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap, said u-shaped-rail second end is for inserting into said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap, said u-shaped-rail board-expansion internal gap is for: accommodating expansion and contraction of said stackable interlocking fence-boards inside said u-shaped-rail board-expansion internal gap of said board-expansion-internal-gap rails, to prevent said stackable interlocking fence-boards from warping, bending, and breaking; allowing deep insertion of said stackable interlocking fence-boards into said u-shaped-rail board-expansion internal gap of said board-expansion-internal-gap rails, to reinforce the self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system, supporting said stackable interlocking fence-boards, and locking said stackable-interlocking-fence-board ridge therein, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board body is for creating a barrier and for providing privacy, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board first end is for sliding into said fence-post board-expansion internal gap, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board second end is for sliding into said fence-post board-expansion internal gap, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board slot is for stacking on and locking on said stackable-interlocking-fence-board ridge, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board ridge is for stacking under and locking in said stackable-interlocking-fence-board slot, said fence-post system has fence-post sharp edges, said fence-post-covering cap is for covering said fence-post: to prevent water penetration into said fence-post; to cover said fence-post sharp edges; and to prevent personal injuries, whereby the self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system: can squeeze said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw therein, can lock said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw therein, can center said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove therein, can center said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp tooth therein, can center said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw therein, can center said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp body therein, can center said self-locking self-centering bracket-clamps therein, can center said board-expansion-internal-gap rails, can center said stackable interlocking fence-boards, can accommodate expansion and contraction of said stackable interlocking fence-boards inside said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap, to prevent said stackable interlocking fence-boards from warping, bending, and breaking, can allow deep insertion of said stackable interlocking fence-boards into said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap, to eliminate the empty space created when said stackable interlocking fence-boards contract under cold weather between said stackable interlocking fence-boards and said fence-post to provide seamless barriers for privacy and to reinforce the self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system.
11. The self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system of claim 10, further, comprising at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-body hole drilled in said self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp body for one of said at least one bracket-clamp screw to screw therethrough.
12. The self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system of claim 10, further, comprising at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp hole drilled in said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove for one of said at least one bracket-clamp screw to screw therethrough.
13. The self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system of claim 10, wherein, said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp tooth comprises six opposite teeth.
14. The self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system of claim 10, wherein, said at least one self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaw comprises two opposite jaws.
15. The self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system of claim 10, wherein, said at least one bracket-clamp screw comprises tapping screws.
16. The self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system of claim 10, wherein, said at least one bracket-clamp-centering groove comprises four grooves.
17. The self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system of claim 10, wherein, said at least one post-locking hole comprises four holes.
18. The self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system of claim 10, wherein, one of said self-locking sell-centering bracket-clamps is assembled right side up, and another one of said self-locking self-centering bracket-clamps is assembled upside down.
19. A springable self-centering bracket-clamp fence system comprising: a fence-post base comprising: a post-supporting base, and at least one base screw; a fence-post comprising: a plurality of fence-post external walls, a plurality of fence-post internal walls, at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot, at least one bracket-clamp-centering groove, at least one post-locking hole, and at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap; a plurality of springable self-centering bracket-clamps, each comprising: a springable self-centering bracket-clamp body, at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp jaw, at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp tooth, at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp groove, and at least one bracket-clamp screw; two board-expansion-internal-gap rails, each comprising: a u-shaped-rail body, a u-shaped-rail first end, a u-shaped-rail second end, and a u-shaped-rail board-expansion internal gap; a plurality of stackable interlocking fence-boards, each comprising: a stackable-interlocking-fence-board body, a stackable-interlocking-fence-board first end, a stackable-interlocking-fence-board second end, a stackable-interlocking-fence-board slot, and a stackable-interlocking-fence-board ridge; and a fence-post-covering cap, comprising: a fence-post-covering cap body, a fence-post-covering-cap central lock, and a fence-post-covering-cap perimeter lock, wherein: said fence-post base is screwed to said fence-post, said at least one base screw is screwed through said fence-post base and into said at least one post-locking hole to attach said fence-post base to said fence-post, said fence-post external walls each are molded to another one of said fence-post external walls and to one of said fence-post internal walls to form a square-cross-sectional post such that: each of said at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot is formed between two of said fence-post external walls and between two of said fence-post internal walls, each of said at least one bracket-clamp-centering groove is formed in one of said fence-post internal walls and is engaged to one of said at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot, each of said at least one post-locking hole is formed along where every two adjacent ones of said fence-post external walls are molded to each other, and each of said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap is formed between two of said fence-post internal walls and is engaged to one of said at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot, said springable self-centering bracket-clamps are screwed to said fence-post and to said stackable interlocking fence-boards, said springable self-centering bracket-clamp body has a body end, said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp jaw has two opposite jaw ends, said body end of said springable self-centering bracket-clamp body is molded to said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp jaw between said two opposite jaw ends, said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp tooth are molded to said two opposite jaw ends, said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp groove is formed in said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp jaw between said two opposite jaw ends, said springable self-centering bracket-clamp body is inserted into one of said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap and is screwed on one of said u-shaped-rail first end and said u-shaped-rail second end by using one of said at least one bracket-clamp screw, said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp groove is aligned with one of said at least one bracket-clamp-centering groove, said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp jaw is inserted into one of said at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot and is screwed on one of said fence-post internal walls by using another one of said at least one bracket-clamp screw, said fence-post external walls are molded to said fence-post internal walls to form said at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot, said at least one bracket-clamp-centering groove, and said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap, said two springable self-centering bracket-clamps are screwed to said fence-post and to said stackable interlocking fence-boards, said springable self-centering bracket-clamp body is molded to said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp jaw, said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp tooth, and said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp groove, said two board-expansion-internal-gap rails are screwed to said two springable self-centering bracket-clamps, respectively, said u-shaped-rail body is molded to said u-shaped-rail first end and said u-shaped-rail second end to create said u-shaped-rail board-expansion internal gap therein, said stackable interlocking fence-boards are slid into said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap and into said u-shaped-rail board-expansion internal gap, respectively, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board body is molded to said stackable-interlocking-fence-board first end, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board second end, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board slot, and said stackable-interlocking-fence-board ridge, said fence-post-covering cap has a center and a perimeter, said fence-post-covering cap is press-locked on said fence-post, said fence-post-covering-cap central lock is molded to said fence-post-covering cap body in said center, said fence-post-covering-cap perimeter locks is molded to said fence-post-covering cap body along said perimeter, wherein: said fence-post base is for supporting said fence-post, said at least one base screw is for screwing through said post-supporting base into said at least one post-locking hole, said fence-post external walls are for supporting said fence-post internal walls, said fence-post internal walls are for supporting said fence-post external walls, said at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot is for: squeezing said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp jaw therein, and locking said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp jaw therein, said at least one bracket-clamp-centering groove is for: centering said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp groove therein, centering said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp tooth therein, centering said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp jaw therein, centering said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp body therein, centering said springable self-centering bracket-clamps therein, centering said board-expansion-internal-gap rails, and centering said stackable interlocking fence-boards, said at least one post-locking hole is for screwing said at least one base screw therein, said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap is for: accommodating expansion and contraction of said stackable interlocking fence-boards inside said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap of said fence-post, to prevent said stackable interlocking fence-boards from warping, bending, and breaking, and allowing deep insertion of said stackable interlocking fence-boards into said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap of said fence-post, to eliminate the empty space created when said stackable interlocking fence-boards contract under cold weather between said stackable interlocking fence-boards and said fence-post to provide seamless barriers for privacy and to reinforce the springable self-centering bracket-clamp fence system, said springable self-centering bracket-clamp body is for attaching said board-expansion-internal-gap rails to said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp jaw, said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp jaw is for: being squeezed into said at least one bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot, springably and temporarily securing said springable self-centering bracket-clamps in place, to eliminate the need for holding it while screwing it to said fence-post, and reducing fence-installing time, by eliminating the need for manually holding said springable self-centering bracket-clamps while installing the springable self-centering bracket-clamp fence system, said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp tooth is for biting into said at least one jaw slot, said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp groove is for: sliding in said at least one bracket-clamp-centering groove, centering said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp tooth therein, centering said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp jaw therein, centering said springable self-centering bracket-clamp body therein, and centering said springable self-centering bracket-clamps therein, said at least one bracket-clamp screw is for screwing through said at least one springable self-centering bracket-clamp groove into said fence-post, to secure said springable self-centering bracket-clamps to said fence-post, said u-shaped-rail body is for supporting said stackable interlocking fence-boards, said u-shaped-rail first end is for inserting into said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap, said u-shaped-rail second end is for inserting into said at least one fence-post board-expansion internal gap, said u-shaped-rail board-expansion internal gap is for: accommodating expansion and contraction of said stackable interlocking fence-boards inside said u-shaped-rail board-expansion internal gap of said board-expansion-internal-gap rails, to prevent said stackable interlocking fence-boards from warping, bending, and breaking; allowing deep insertion of said stackable interlocking fence-boards into said u-shaped-rail board-expansion internal gap of said board-expansion-internal-gap rails, to reinforce the springable self-centering bracket-clamp fence system, supporting said stackable interlocking fence-boards, and locking said stackable-interlocking-fence-board ridge therein, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board body is for creating a barrier and for providing privacy, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board first end is for sliding into said fence-post board-expansion internal gap, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board second end is for sliding into said fence-post board-expansion internal gap, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board slot is for stacking on and locking on said stackable-interlocking-fence-board ridge, said stackable-interlocking-fence-board ridge is for stacking under and locking in said stackable-interlocking-fence-board slot, said fence-post has fence-post sharp edges, said fence-post-covering cap is for covering said fence-post: to prevent water penetration into said fence-post; to cover said fence-post sharp edges; and to prevent personal injuries.
20. The springable self-centering bracket-clamp fence system of claim 19, wherein, one of said springable self-centering bracket-clamps is assembled right side up, and another one of said springable self-centering bracket-clamps is assembled upside down.
Description
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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
(12) A unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system comprises fence-post base systems, fence-post systems, springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp systems, board-expansion-internal-gap rail systems, stackable interlocking fence-board systems, and fence-post-covering cap systems. The fence-post base systems are for supporting the fence-post systems, respectively. The fence-post systems are for supporting the board-expansion-internal-gap rail systems, respectively. The board-expansion-internal-gap rail systems are for supporting the stackable interlocking fence-board systems, respectively. The fence-post-covering cap systems are for preventing water penetration to the inside of the fence-post systems, respectively. The fence-post systems have multiple bracket-clamp-locking jaw slots and multiple bracket-clamp-centering grooves. The springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp systems have springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaws for locking the springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp systems in the multiple bracket-clamp-locking jaw slots respectively, springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp teeth for biting into the multiple bracket-clamp-locking jaw slots respectively, and springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove, for centering the springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp systems in the multiple bracket-clamp-centering grooves respectively, to center the stackable interlocking fence-board systems in the fence-post systems, respectively, and to offer unique privacy.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
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(13) A unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system has: a) Fence-post base systems, b) Fence-post systems, c) Springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp systems, d) Board-expansion-internal-gap rail systems, e) Stackable interlocking fence-board systems, and f) Fence-post-covering cap systems.
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(21) 1) Screwing post-supporting post screws 107 through post-supporting post-screw holes 105 into post-locking shafts 119, 120, 121, and 122, to secure fence-post base systems 101 to fence-post systems 108, respectively; 2) Screwing post-supporting base screws 106 through post-supporting base-screw holes 104 into a foundation or patio, to secure fence-post base systems 101 to the foundation or patio, respectively;
Assembly of Close-To-Post-Base Bracket Clamp to Post 3) (
Assembly of Rail to Close-To-Post-Base Bracket Clamp 7) (
Assembly of Fence Board on Rail and into Post 8) (
Assembly of Close-To-Post-Cap Bracket Clamp to Post 9) (
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(22) Springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp system 125 can be on at least one side of fence-post system 108.
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(27) For another example, springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp system 125 can be on four sides of fence-post system 108.
(28) Each component of the unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system can have any shape and size.
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(32) For another example, springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp system 125 can be created with or without springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaws 127, springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp teeth 128, and/or springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove 129.
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(34) Springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp system 125, board-expansion-internal-gap rail system 134, and/or stackable interlocking fence-board system 141 each can be attached to fence-post system 108 at any angle, slope, grade, direction, or orientation.
(35) Each component of fence-post systems 108 (for example, fence-post external walls 109, fence-post internal walls 110, first cover-locking slot 111, first cover-locking-slot cover 112, first bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot 113, first bracket-clamp-centering groove 114) can be molded at any angle, slope, grade, direction, or orientation, relative to other components.
Major Advantages of the Invention
(36) The new invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art. In doing so, the new invention provides a unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system having many unique and significant features, functions, and advantages, which overcome all the disadvantages of the prior art, as follows: 1) It is an object of the new invention to provide a unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system, having first bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot 113. Therefore, the unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system: a) Can squeeze springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaws 127 therein; and b) Can lock springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaws 127 therein. 2) It is another object of the new invention to provide a unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system, having second bracket-clamp-locking jaw slot 117. Therefore, the unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system: a) Can squeeze springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaws 127 therein; and b) Can lock springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaws 127 therein. 3) It is a further object of the new invention to provide a unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system, having first bracket-clamp-centering groove 114. Therefore, the unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system: a) Can center springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove 129 therein; b) Can center springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp teeth 128 therein; c) Can center springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaws 127 therein; d) Can center springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp body 126 therein; e) Can center springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp system 125 therein; f) Can center board-expansion-internal-gap rail systems 134; and g) Can center stackable interlocking fence-board systems 141. 4) It is an even further object of the new invention to provide a unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system, having second bracket-clamp-centering groove 118. Therefore, the unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system: a) Can center springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove 129 therein; b) Can center springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp teeth 128 therein; c) Can center springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaws 127 therein; d) Can center springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp body 126 therein; e) Can center springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp system 125 therein; f) Can center board-expansion-internal-gap rail systems 134; and g) Can center stackable interlocking fence-board systems 141. 5) It is another object of the new invention to provide a unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system, having springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaws 127. Therefore, the unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system: a) Can be squeezed into jaw slot 113, 117, or 121; b) Can springably and temporarily secure springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp system 125 in place, to eliminate the need for holding it while screwing it to fence-post system 108; c) Can reduce fence-installing time, by eliminating the need for manually holding springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp system 125 while installing the unique hand-free-springable self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system; and d) Can function as a springably locking washer to springably lock springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp screw 133 to fence-post system 108. 6) It is yet another object of the new invention to provide a unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system, having springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp teeth 128. Therefore, the unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system: a) Can bite into jaw slot 113, 117, or 121, to lock springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp systems 125 therein at any desired elevation; and b) Can bite into jaw slot 113, 117, or 121, to eliminate the needs for having a person to hold springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp systems 125 therein at any desired elevation. 7) It is still yet another object of the new invention to provide a unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system, having springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove 129. Therefore, the unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system: a) Can slide in bracket-clamp-centering groove 114, 118, or 122; b) Can center springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp teeth 128 therein; c) Can center springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaws 127 therein; d) Can center springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp body 126 therein; and e) Can center springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp system 125 therein. 8) It is still yet an even further object of the new invention to provide a unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system, having U-shaped-rail board-expansion internal gap 140. Therefore, the unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system: a) Can accommodate expansion and contraction of stackable interlocking fence-board systems 141 inside u-shaped-rail board-expansion internal gap 140 of board-expansion-internal-gap rail system 134, to prevent stackable interlocking fence-board systems 141 from warping, bending, and breaking; b) Can allow deep insertion of stackable interlocking fence-board systems 141 into u-shaped-rail board-expansion internal gap 140 of board-expansion-internal-gap rail system 134, to reinforce the unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system; c) Can support stackable interlocking fence-board systems 141; and d) Can lock stackable-interlocking-fence-board ridge 146 therein.