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Fence angular connector assembly
Assignee: ALTERNATE NUMBER THIRTEEN Inc A CORP OF MI
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Filing: 1988-12-30
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Granted: 1990-05-08
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Expires: 2008-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A fence connector assembly is provided with a connector bracket defining a vertical cavity for receiving a fence post, in which vertically oriented, laterally extending side members project from the side of the bracket parallel to each other and spaced apart. A swivel bracket having a pair of spaced legs connected by a convex bearing portion, engages the side members so that the legs form a rail receiving pocket therebetween. The bearing portion has a horizontally elongated slot. The lock fastener extends through the slot into threaded engagement with the connector bracket enabling the swivel bracket to be swivelable to selected positions to allow selected orientation of a rail relative to the connector bracket and a post therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald E. Heinz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:12
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H17/00; E04H17/14; E04H17/1413; E04H17/1417; E04H17/1447; E04H17/1488; F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; F16B7/22; E04H17/1448; E04H17/1452; E04H17/1473
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A fence connector assembly comprising: a connector bracket having a vertical sleeve defining a vertical cavity for receiving a fence post; at least one pair of vertically oriented, laterally extending side members projecting from at least one side of said sleeve, said members being substantially parallel to each other and spaced apart, and having vertical outer bearing edges; a threaded orifice in said sleeve between said side members; a swivel bracket having a pair of spaced vertical legs integrally connected by a horizontally convex curvilinear bearing portion, said legs forming a rail receiving pocket therebetween, and said bearing portion having a horizontally elongated slot; a fastener extending through said slot into threaded engagement with said orifice, and said swivel bracket bearing portion abutting said outer bearing edges, whereby said swivel bracket is swivelable to selected positions on said bearing edges to allow selected horizontal orientation of said swivel bracket and a rail relative to said connector bracket and a post therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A fence connector assembly comprising: a connector bracket having a vertical sleeve defining a vertical cavity for receiving a fence post; at least one pair of vertically oriented, laterally extending side members projecting from at least one side of said sleeve, said members being substantially parallel to each other and spaced apart, and having vertical outer bearing edges; a threaded orifice in said sleeve between said side members; a swivel bracket having a pair of spaced vertical legs integrally connected by a horizontally convex curvilinear bearing portion, said legs forming a rail receiving pocket therebetween, and said bearing portion having a horizontally elongated slot; a fastener extending through said slot into threaded engagement with said orifice, and said swivel bracket bearing portion abutting said outer bearing edges, whereby said swivel bracket is swivelable to selected positions on said bearing edges to allow selected horizontal orientation of said swivel bracket and a rail relative to said connector bracket and a post therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The fence connector assembly in claim 1 including: a threaded orifice in said bearing portion and an L-shaped stud having one leg threadably engageable with said orifice in said bearing portion and extending out between said legs, said stud having a vertical distal leg to engage a rail positioned between said legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The fence connector assembly in claim 2 including: a fence rail having one end between said swivel bracket legs, and having a bottom with an orifice therein to receive said stud distal end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
134 words
A fence connector assembly comprising: a connector bracket having a vertical sleeve defining a vertical cavity for receiving a fence post; at least one laterally extending side mount projecting from at least one side of said sleeve; a swivel bracket having a pair of spaced legs integrally connected by a convex portion, said legs forming a rail receiving pocket therebetween, and said convex portion having horizontally elongated orifice means for receiving a fastener; a fastener extending through said orifice means to said sleeve whereby said swivel bracket is shiftable to selected positions on said side mount to allow selected orientation of a rail relative to said connector bracket and a post therein; and a stud extending out from said convex portion between said legs, said stud engageable with a rail positioned between said legs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
134 words
A fence connector assembly comprising: a connector bracket having a vertical sleeve defining a vertical cavity for receiving a fence post; at least one laterally extending side mount projecting from at least one side of said sleeve; a swivel bracket having a pair of spaced legs integrally connected by a convex portion, said legs forming a rail receiving pocket therebetween, and said convex portion having horizontally elongated orifice means for receiving a fastener; a fastener extending through said orifice means to said sleeve whereby said swivel bracket is shiftable to selected positions on said side mount to allow selected orientation of a rail relative to said connector bracket and a post therein; and a stud extending out from said convex portion between said legs, said stud engageable with a rail positioned between said legs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The fence connector assembly in claim 4 wherein said fastener is threadably engaged with said sleeve to enable the swivel bracket to shift when said fastener is not tightened and said swivel bracket to be locked to said sleeve when said fastener is tightened.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The fence connector assembly in claim 5 wherein said convex portion is curvilinear.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The fence connector assembly in claim 6 wherein said orifice means is an elongated slot.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The fence connector assembly in claim 4 wherein said sleeve has a plurality of sides and has at least two laterally extending side mounts with a swivel bracket for each.
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