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Modular metal fencing and gratings employing novel fastening means for reduction of assembly time

US5454548A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 25, 1994
Grant dateOct 3, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 25, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04F2011/1889
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for joining tubular members at right angles for use in the construction of a rail and pole metal fence or grating, in which the poles are inserted through pre-punched multi-sided clearance holes in the rails and are secured in the clearance holes by a coupling bar that engages slots in the slides of the poles as it is inserted longitudinally inside the rail.

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