Barrier System

Abstract

A barrier system is provided. The barrier system includes a series of blocks at spaced intervals along the barrier system, wherein the blocks are interlinked by at least one elongate member.

1 . A barrier system, said barrier system comprising a series of blocks at spaced intervals along the barrier system, wherein said blocks are interlinked by at least one elongate member. 
     
     
         2 . A barrier system according to  claim 1 , wherein the barrier system includes a series of panels, said panels interlinked by one or more support members. 
     
     
         3 . A barrier system according to  claim 1 , wherein a plurality of spaced elongate members are provided. 
     
     
         4 . A barrier system according to  claim 2 , wherein the blocks are provided to at least one side of said panels. 
     
     
         5 . A barrier system according to  claim 2 , wherein the one or more support members are respectively located at and linked to one or more blocks. 
     
     
         6 . A barrier system according to  claim 5 , wherein the elongate member that links said blocks is a separate item to the panels that form the said barrier. 
     
     
         7 . A barrier system according to  claim 2 , wherein each of said blocks is placed adjacent to a support member for the barrier. 
     
     
         8 . A barrier system according to  claim 2 , wherein said panels are formed as mesh panels. 
     
     
         9 . A barrier system according to  claim 8 , wherein said mesh panels comprise a mesh size of up to 15 mm, preferably up to 10 mm and more preferably up to 6 mm.  
     
     
         10 . A barrier system according to  claim 2 , wherein one or more of said blocks are connected by mechanical engagement means to the one or more support members and interconnected via the at least one elongate member. 
     
     
         11 . A barrier system according to  claim 10 , wherein the mechanical engagement between a block and a support member includes a further member that passes through engagement means formed on or attached to said block, and engagement means formed on or attached to said support member. 
     
     
         12 . A barrier system according to  claim 10 , wherein said one or more support members are permitted by the mechanical engagement means to pivot with respect to an associated block. 
     
     
         13 . A barrier system according to  claim 12 , wherein said pivoting action reduces the force applied to said block, thereby reducing the ability to penetrate the barrier system. 
     
     
         14 . A barrier system according to  claim 1 , wherein the elongate member or members that connect said series blocks, pass around a locating member at each respective block. 
     
     
         15 . A barrier system according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one elongate member is formed by a series of portions, each of said portions attached to at least two spaced adjacent blocks so as to connect the same. 
     
     
         16 . A barrier system according to  claim 15 , wherein apart from opposing end blocks of the barrier system, each of said blocks is connected to an end of at least two elongate members.  
     
     
         17 . A barrier system according to  claim 2 , wherein the blocks are located at/or towards a bottom end of the support members. 
     
     
         18 . A barrier system according to  claim 17 , wherein said blocks lie on a support surface that also acts to support the panels that form the barrier. 
     
     
         19 . A barrier system according to  claim 2 , wherein the height of said panels is selected to perform a particular function. 
     
     
         20 . A barrier system according to  claim 2 , wherein the height of said panels is greater than the height of the series of blocks. 
     
     
         21 . A barrier system formed from panels and support members, said barrier system retro-fitted with a series of blocks at spaced intervals along the barrier system, wherein said blocks are interlinked by at least one elongate member. 
     
     
         22 . A method of forming a barrier system, said method comprising the steps of:
 locating a series of support members at spaced intervals along a predefined line;   connecting panels between said support members to form a linear barrier along said predefined line; and   locating to at least one side of the linear barrier, a series of blocks at spaced intervals, wherein the barrier system is formed by providing at least one elongate member and interconnecting the said blocks via said elongate member and engaging the said blocks with an adjacent support member.   
     
     
         23 . A method according to  claim 22 , wherein the series of blocks and at least one elongate member are provided as retrofit items to an existing linear barrier.