Modular fencing system

Abstract

A modular fencing system is disclosed, comprising panels of tubular frame and welded wire mesh, bases adapted to engage with and support the panels, coupling brackets and tie-downs, and optionally including no-climb panels. The system may also include mating pallet and stowage baskets for transporting and storing the components of the system.

1 . A modular fencing system comprising the following components: 
 (1) panels of tubular frame and welded wire mesh wherein the mesh is welded to the inside of the tubular frame;    (2) bases having adjacent pairs of upright male members adapted to mate with adjacent tubular frames of component (1);    (3) coupling brackets for coupling the tubular frames of adjacent panels of component (1); and    (4) adjustable tie-downs comprising cables securing said mesh of component ( 1 ) to component ( 2 ), and provided with tensioning means for adjusting the tension of said cables.    
   
   
       2 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said tubular frame of component ( 1 ) is substantially round.  
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 1  wherein component ( 1 ) is substantially rectangular.  
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 1  wherein component ( 1 ) is substantially square.  
   
   
       5 . The system of  claim 1  wherein component ( 3 ) includes a cam capable of exerting a clamping force on adjacent tubular frames.  
   
   
       6 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising no-climb panels of U-shaped tubular frames and welded wire mesh having exposed wires on the open side of said U-shaped tubular frames.  
   
   
       7 . The system of  claim 6  further comprising vertical and angular coupling members for coupling said no-climb panels to component ( 1 ) in either a generally vertical or generally angular orientation.  
   
   
       8 . The system of  claim 7  wherein the angle of said angular orientation is approximately 45°.  
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising a loop in component ( 2 ) of sufficient size to permit component ( 4 ) to pass therethrough.  
   
   
       10 . The system of  claim 9  further comprising at least one weight placeable on component ( 2 ).  
   
   
       11 . The system of  claim 10  wherein said at least one weight is provided with a loop that may be looped over said upright male members of component ( 2 ).  
   
   
       12 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising reflective coating on one or more portions of component ( 1 ).  
   
   
       13 . The system of  claim 7  further comprising a mating pallet and stowage basket for containing said no-climb panels, said coupling brackets and components ( 1 )-( 4 ).  
   
   
       14 . The system of  claim 13  further comprising upright male mating members in the upper portions of said pallet designed to mate with the lower portions of said stowage basket.  
   
   
       15 . The system of  claim 14  wherein said stowage rack has upright male members in its upper portions designed to mate with a second component selected from the group consisting of a second basket and a second pallet.  
   
   
       16 . A modular fencing system comprising the following components: 
 (1) four panels of tubular frame and welded wire mesh wherein the mesh is welded to the inside of the tubular frame; and    (2) coupling brackets for coupling the tubular frames of adjacent panels of component ( 1 ).    
   
   
       17 . The system of  claim 16  wherein component ( 2 ) includes a cam capable of exerting a clamping force on adjacent tubular frames.