Fencing system and tensioner

Abstract

A tensioner for a fencing wire reel, which includes a tensioning member, and a housing for the tensioning member, wherein the housing and the tensioning member are configured such that when fencing wire passes through the housing in one direction, the tensioning member applies a first biasing force against the wire, and when fencing wire passes through the housing in the opposite direction, the tensioning member applies a second biasing force against the wire, the second biasing force being less than the first biasing force. A portable fence system for constructing a fence, which includes at least one fencing wire reel, and a reel housing for the at least one fencing wire reel, and includes the tensioner as described is also claimed.

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         50 . A tensioner for a fencing wire reel, which comprises:
 a tensioning member, wherein the tensioning member is provided with a biasing surface, and   a housing for the tensioning member, the housing comprising a biasing surface, wherein the biasing surface of the housing is complementary to the biasing surface of the tensioning member,   wherein the tensioning member is configured with a head at one end of the member, and a hinge at the opposing end of the member, the hinge being pivotally mounted to the housing.   
     
     
         51 . A tensioner as claimed in  claim 50 , wherein the housing is a dedicated tensioner housing. 
     
     
         52 . A tensioner as claimed in  claim 50 , wherein the housing is part′ of an outer housing of a fencing reel. 
     
     
         53 . A tensioner as claimed in  claim 50 , wherein the hinge of the tensioning member is configured to fit into a recess in the tensioner housing. 
     
     
         54 . A tensioner as claimed in  claim 50 , wherein the hinge is an axle member passing through the tensioning member into a channel configured in the housing. 
     
     
         55 . A tensioner as claimed in  claim 50 , wherein the hinge of the tensioning member is a peg located into a recess on the tensioner housing. 
     
     
         56 . A tensioner as claimed in  claim 50 , wherein the tensioning member includes a shaft extending between the head and the hinge of the tensioning member. 
     
     
         57 . A tensioner as claimed in  claim 56 , wherein the head of the tensioning member is configured to move along the shaft towards or away from the hinge. 
     
     
         58 . A tensioner as claimed in  claim 50 , wherein the housing is configured with an aperture passing through the housing, wherein the biasing surface of the tensioner housing forms at least a portion of a side of the aperture and the biasing surface of the tensioning member forms at least a portion of a side of the aperture. 
     
     
         59 . A tensioner as claimed in  claim 50 , wherein a biaser is configured to act upon the tensioning member. 
     
     
         60 . A tensioner as claimed in  claim 59 , wherein the biaser is configured to act against the tensioning member and the tensioner housing. 
     
     
         61 . A tensioner as claimed in  claim 59 , wherein the biaser is configured to act against the tensioning member and a protrusion or plate arising from the tensioning member. 
     
     
         62 . A tensioner as claimed in  claim 59 , wherein the biaser is an expansion spring. 
     
     
         63 . A portable fence system for constructing a fence, which comprises:
 at least one fencing wire reel, and   a reel housing for the at least one fencing wire reel, and   wherein the reel housing comprises a tensioner as claimed in  claim 50 .   
     
     
         64 . A portable fence system for constructing a fence as claimed in  claim 63 , which includes a main fence post. 
     
     
         65 . A portable fence system as claimed in  claim 64 , wherein the main fence post is configured with a carrying handle. 
     
     
         66 . A portable fence system as claimed in  claim 63 , wherein the main fence post is configured with a storage housing for storing additional fencing posts. 
     
     
         67 . A portable fence system as claimed in  claim 63 , wherein the main fence post carries a fencing wire reel for each strand of the fence. 
     
     
         68 . A portable fence system as claimed in  claim 63 , wherein each fencing wire reel is mounted on an axle. 
     
     
         69 . A portable fence system as claimed in  claim 67 , wherein each fencing wire reel is provided with a slip clutch. 
     
     
         70 . A portable fence system as claimed in  claim 63 , wherein the main fence post includes the reel housing for the fencing wire reel. 
     
     
         71 . A portable fence system as claimed in  claim 70 , wherein the main fence post and reel housing is formed integrally. 
     
     
         72 . A portable fence system as claimed in  claim 71 , wherein the reel housing for the fencing wire reel is secured to the main fence post via a mounting. 
     
     
         73 . A portable fence system as claimed in  claim 72 , wherein the mounting is the carrying handle for the fence post. 
     
     
         74 . A portable fence system as claimed in  claim 63 , wherein the main fence post is configured with a ground engaging member. 
     
     
         75 . A portable fence system as claimed in  claim 63  comprising additional fencing posts. 
     
     
         76 . A portable fence system as claimed in  claim 75 , wherein the additional fencing posts are fencing standards. 
     
     
         77 . A portable fence system as claimed in  claim 66 , wherein the storage housing extends laterally from the lower portion of the main fence post 
     
     
         78 . A portable fence system as claimed in  claim 77 , wherein a portion of the storage housing is configured as a foot step. 
     
     
         79 . A portable fence system as claimed in  claim 77 , wherein the storage housing includes apertures complementary to the lower portion of the fencing standards; 
     
     
         80 . A portable fence system as claimed in  claim 77 , wherein the storage housing is configured with clips for the fencing standards. 
     
     
         81 . A portable fence system as claimed in  claim 77 , wherein the storage housing is formed integrally with the main fence post and reel housing. 
     
     
         82 . A portable fence system as claimed in  claim 77 , wherein a bracket extends laterally from the upper portion of the main fence post in the same plane as the storage housing. 
     
     
         83 . A portable fence system as claimed in  claim 82 , wherein the bracket includes clips, apertures, or recesses complementary to the profile of the upper portion of the fencing standards.