Support for barrier fencing

Abstract

A mounting means for supporting barrier fencing having a mesh structure. The mounting means includes an elongate mounting member and retaining means. The retaining means includes a plurality of integrally formed, spaced apart retaining members wherein the retaining members are fixed in position along the elongate axis of the mounting member and the retaining members are arranged to enable the mesh structure of the fencing to align and cooperate with the retaining members so that the fencing extends along the length of the mounting member. Barrier fencing can be assembled or dismantled quickly using the mounting means. The mounting means are reusable and there is no waste generated from discarded zip ties or wire.

1 . A mounting means for supporting barrier fencing having a mesh structure, said mounting means includes
 an elongate mounting member;   retaining means which includes a plurality of integrally formed, spaced apart retaining members; wherein in use the retaining members are fixed in position along the elongate axis of the mounting member and the retaining members are arranged to enable the mesh structure of the fencing to align and cooperate with the retaining members so that the fencing extends along the length of the mounting member.   
     
     
         2 . A mounting means according to  claim 1  wherein the retaining means is adapted to secure the fencing flush against the mounting member. 
     
     
         3 . A mounting means according to  claim 1  wherein the retaining means secures the top and bottom sections of the fencing to the mounting member. 
     
     
         4 . A mounting means according to  claim 1  wherein the retaining means are located in spaced relationship across substantially the full width of the fencing. 
     
     
         5 . A mounting means according to  claim 1  wherein the retaining means includes a plurality of integrally formed spaced apart retaining members and a securing rod. 
     
     
         6 . A mounting means according to  claim 5  wherein an end of the securing rod is adapted so that when the securing rod is in position on the mounting means, the upper end of the rod can be secured by inserting it into the top of the mounting means for safety. 
     
     
         7 . A mounting means according to  claim 5  wherein the securing rod includes one or more additional fastening means along its length, said fastening means cooperate with the mounting means to secure the barrier fencing to the mounting means. 
     
     
         8 . A mounting means according to  claim 1  wherein the mounting means is a sleeve for positioning over a post or upright. 
     
     
         9 . A mounting means according to  claim 1  wherein the mounting means is manufactured or painted in a high visibility colour or fluorescent material. 
     
     
         10 . A system for fixing barrier fencing wherein a plurality of mounting means according to  claim 1  are spaced apart and serve to position and secure the barrier fencing.