Fencing support base

Abstract

This invention relates to a support base for a fencing panel, comprising: a base portion 12 arranged to be located on the ground; and at least one support portion 20, 30 coupled to the base portion 12 and arranged to be coupled to the fencing panel. The support portion 20, 30 is moveable with respect to the base portion 12 between a stored position and a raised position in which it is capable of being coupled to the fencing panel.

1 . A support base for a fencing panel, comprising:
 a base portion arranged to be located on the ground; and   at least one support portion coupled to the base portion and arranged to be coupled to the fencing panel;   wherein the support portion is moveable with respect to the base portion between a stored position and a raised position in which it is capable of being coupled to the fencing panel.   
   
   
       2 . A support base according to  claim 1 , wherein the base portion is planar and in the stored position the support portion is located in the plane of the base portion. 
   
   
       3 . A support base according to  claim 2 , wherein the base portion is located in a plane and in the raised position the support portion is located substantially perpendicular to the said plane. 
   
   
       4 . A support base according to  claim 1 , wherein the support portion is pivotally attached to the base portion. 
   
   
       5 . A support base according to  claim 4 , wherein the support portion comprises a support member attached to an axial member which is rotationally coupled to the base portion such that it can rotate about its longitudinal axis. 
   
   
       6 . A support base according to  claim 5 , wherein each end of the axial member is located within a respective collar that is attached to the base portion. 
   
   
       7 . A support base according to  claim 5 , wherein each end of the axial member is located within a respective hole in the base portion. 
   
   
       8 . A support base according to  claim 5 , wherein each end of the axial member has a spigot that is located within a respective hole in the base portion. 
   
   
       9 . A support base according to  claim 1 , further comprising a stop for limiting the movement of the support portion. 
   
   
       10 . A support base according to  claim 1 , wherein the base portion comprises a frame having an opening and in the stored position, the support portion is located within the opening. 
   
   
       11 . A support base according to  claim 1 , wherein the support portion is arranged to be located within a hollow member of a fencing panel. 
   
   
       12 . A support base according to  claim 1 , wherein there are two support portions. 
   
   
       13 . A fence comprising a fencing panel coupled to the support base according to  claim 1 .