Clamping Support for Assembly of Pipe Fencing and Method of Use

Abstract

A method of constructing a fence comprising encircling one or more of the posts with supporting brackets which support railing members for securing to the post. The supporting brackets allowing for repositioning of the rail before securing. The supporting brackets further being conducive to welding, drilling, or use of adhesives in securing the railing to the post.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for supporting fence railings to post for assembly comprising:
 a body and a door hinged to encircle the fence post;   and a closing mechanism securely clamping the encircling body and door to the fence post,   the body further comprising a support extending perpendicular from the body.   
     
     
         2 . An apparatus as described in  claim 1  further comprising a grounding point on the body or door. 
     
     
         3 . An apparatus as described in  claim 1  wherein the closing mechanism further comprises force binders and a clamp binding to the force binders. 
     
     
         4 . An apparatus as described in  claim 2  wherein the force binders are notches in the body and the door against which the clamp may bind. 
     
     
         5 . An apparatus as described in  claim 1  further comprising,
 a notched distal end extending upward from the support distal the body. 
 
     
     
         6 . An apparatus as described in  claim 5  wherein the notched distal end further comprises additional supports extending from the notched end. 
     
     
         7 . An apparatus as described in  claim 1  wherein the door is substantially similar to the body. 
     
     
         8 . An apparatus as described in  claim 7  wherein the door or the body is oriented approximately 180 degrees in the vertical orientation. 
     
     
         9 . A method of constructing a fence comprising:
 encircling a fence post at a pre-determined height with a clamping apparatus comprising:
 a body with an outwardly extending support; 
 a door; 
 a hinge connecting the body and door; and 
 a closing mechanism for securing the apparatus to the post; 
   encircling a second fence post at a pre-determined height with a second clamping device; and   positioning a rail on the extending supports of the clamping devices;   securing the rail to the posts; and   removing the plurality of clamping devices.   
     
     
         10 . A method of constructing a fence as described in  claim 9  further comprising:
 encircling one or more central posts at a pre-determined height with additional clamping devices. 
 
     
     
         11 . A method of constructing a fence as described in  claim 9  further comprising:
 sliding the rail along its length to refine its position prior to securing the rail to the post. 
 
     
     
         12 . A method of constructing a fence as described in  claim 9  wherein securing the rail comprises welding the rail and the post. 
     
     
         13 . A method of constructing a fence as described in  claim 12  wherein the clamping apparatus further comprises a grounding connection for welding equipment. 
     
     
         14 . A method of constructing a fence as described in  claim 9  wherein securing the rail comprises drilling and bolting the rail to the post. 
     
     
         15 . A method of constructing a fence as described in  claim 9  wherein securing the rail further comprises adhering the rail to the post with adhesive and allowing the adhesive to cure before removing one or more of the clamping devices. 
     
     
         16 . A method of constructing a fence comprising:
 enclosing a fence post at a pre-determined height with a clamping apparatus comprising:
 a body with an outwardly extending support; 
 a door; 
 a hinge connecting the body and door; and 
 a closing mechanism for securing the apparatus to the post; 
   positioning a first end of a rail on the extending support of the clamping device;   lifting the distal end of the rail and securing said distal end to a second post at a pre-determined height;   securing the first end of the rail to the first post; and   removing the clamping device.   
     
     
         17 . A method of constructing a fence as described in  claim 16  further comprising:
 sliding the rail along its length to refine its position prior to securing the rail to the second post. 
 
     
     
         18 . A method of constructing a fence as described in  claim 16  wherein securing the rail comprises welding the rail and the post. 
     
     
         19 . A method of constructing a fence as described in  claim 16  wherein the clamping apparatus further comprises a grounding connection for welding equipment. 
     
     
         20 . A method of constructing a fence as described in  claim 16  wherein securing the rail comprises drilling and bolting the rail to the post.