The present disclosure relates to secured containers and, more particularly, to a razor wire container with an access opening.
Many barriers exist for providing a deterrent to ingress into and/or egress from a secured area. One known apparatus is a barbed or razor wire fence comprised of a plurality of strands of spaced wires supported by a plurality of horizontally spaced posts. Another known apparatus is a mesh wire fence, which may also be supported by a plurality of horizontally spaced posts. Each apparatus may also be topped by a plurality of strands of barbed/razor wire inclined at an angle towards the outside of the secured area and, in some instances, a plurality of strands of barbed/razor wire inclined at an angle towards the inside of the secured area. Such angularly oriented strands of barbed/razor wire are provided for preventing a human from climbing the security fence and then climbing upwardly over the top of the security fence. In other known apparatuses, one or more layers of concertina razor wire may be coupled to a fence.
In one or more embodiments, a razor wire container may include a frame including a plurality of walls defining an interior area, the plurality of walls each including a section of razor wire. The razor wire container may further include a movable access component to provide access through the plurality of walls, and a component receptacle extending along the frame, the component receptacle operable to receive a component for moving the frame.
In one or more embodiments, a razor wire container may include a frame including a plurality of walls defining an enclosed interior area, the plurality of walls each including a section of razor wire, and an access component coupled to one or more of the plurality of walls, wherein the access component is movable to provide access to the enclosed interior area, wherein the access component comprises one or more sections of razor wire extending across a panel frame.
In one or more embodiments, a container may include a frame including a plurality of walls and a floor defining an enclosed interior area, the plurality of walls each including a section of razor wire, and an access component coupled to one or more of the plurality of walls, wherein the access component is movable to provide access to the enclosed interior area, wherein the access component comprises one or more sections of razor wire extending across a panel frame.
The accompanying drawings illustrate exemplary approaches of the disclosure, including the practical application of the principles thereof, and in which:
The drawings are not necessarily to scale. The drawings are merely representations, not intended to portray specific parameters of the disclosure. Furthermore, the drawings are intended to depict exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, and therefore is not considered as limiting in scope.
Furthermore, certain elements in some of the figures may be omitted, or illustrated not-to-scale, for illustrative clarity. The cross-sectional views may be in the form of “slices”, or “near-sighted” cross-sectional views, omitting certain background lines otherwise visible in a “true” cross-sectional view, for illustrative clarity. Furthermore, for clarity, some reference numbers may be omitted in certain drawings.
The present disclosure will now proceed with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which various approaches are shown. It will be appreciated, however, that the disclosed barrier may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the approaches set forth herein. Rather, these approaches are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art. In the drawings, like numbers refer to like elements throughout.
As will be further described herein, a razor wire barrier or container is disclosed. In some embodiments, the razor wire container includes a plurality of walls defining an interior area for securing object(s) therein. The razor wire container may further include panels or razor wire along a frame defined by the plurality of walls, and a component receptacle extending along the frame. The razor wire container may include a movable access component to provide access to the object(s). The component receptacle is operable to receive a component of a machine for moving the frame. In some embodiments, the component receptacle is a hollow member operable to receive a forklift prong. In some embodiments, the section of razor wire includes one or more panels of razor wire.
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In some embodiments, the second section of razor wire 114 may include one or more panels of razor wire. As best shown in
As further shown, the second section of razor wire 114 may be arranged as a mesh in which a first plurality of wire strands 136 is positioned across a second plurality of wire strands 138. In some embodiments, the first and second plurality of wire strands 136 and 138 may be interwoven. In other embodiments, the first plurality of wire strands 136 may not be interwoven with the second plurality of wire strands 138 and, instead, may be positioned directly adjacent one another. In yet other embodiments, the first and second plurality of wire strands 136 and 138 are integrally formed. Although shown in a crisscross diamond configuration, it'll be appreciated that the first and second plurality of wire strands 136 and 138 may also be oriented perpendicular to one another in other embodiments.
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In a non-limiting embodiment, a height of each of the plurality of posts 140A-F, in an installed configuration, is preferably substantially in excess of the height of an average human. Furthermore, each of perimeter posts 140A, 140C, 140D, and 140F may extend below the floor 104, thus making contact with a ground surface. The floor 104 of the frame 102 may be raised from the ground surface to permit sufficient clearance for the component receptacles 120. In some embodiments, each of the perimeter posts 140B and 140E may not extend below the floor 104 so as to minimize potential interference between the fork of the forklift and the component receptacles 120.
As further shown, each of the plurality of perimeter posts 140A-F may include a fastener 144 coupled thereto. Although not limited to any particular shape or configuration, the fasteners 144 coupled to each of perimeter posts 140A, 140C, 140D, and 140F may each be an L-shaped bracket including a pair of openings 148 operable to receive a second fastener therethrough, such as a loop, clip, or hog ring-type fastener. The second fastener may couple together the second section of razor wire 114 and the L-shaped bracket. As further shown, the fasteners 144 coupled to each of the perimeter posts 140B and 140E may be a straight bracket, also including a pair of openings 150 for receiving the second fastener therethrough. In some embodiments, the first section of razor wire 112 may also be coupled to one or more of the perimeter posts 140A-F via the one or more fasteners 144.
The floor 104 of the frame 102 may include an outer perimeter 152, a first side 154, and a second side 156 opposite the first side 154. In some embodiments, the first side 154 of the floor 104 faces the interior area 110, while the second side 156 faces away from the interior area 110. As arranged, the first section of razor wire 112 (
The floor 104 may further include a wire mesh fencing 162 extending between the structural elements 158. In some embodiments, the wire mesh fencing 162 may be coupled or welded to the structural elements 158 to provide a secure connection therebetween. The wire mesh fencing 162 may be a woven wire mesh having a square pattern, which is supported by the structural elements 158. The wire mesh fencing 162 is preferably formed from a strong and durable material, such as steel. The wire mesh fencing 162 may be sized and arranged so as to substantially cover the area of the floor 104 defined by the outer perimeter 152. In some embodiments, the first section of razor wire 112 may be coupled to the wire mesh fencing 162 and or the structural elements 158 using any variety of fasteners, ties, clasps, etc.
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In this embodiment, each of the side walls 108 is one or more panels of razor wire. For example, the second section of razor wire 114 may include a panel of razor wire extending between and coupled to two or more directly adjacent perimeter posts of the plurality of perimeter posts 140A-F. In other embodiments, one razor panel may span an entire side wall 108, e.g., extending across two (2) or three (3) perimeter posts. In other embodiments, one or more of the side walls 108 may be wire fencing, such as chain-link fencing. As is known, chain-link fencing (also known as wire netting, wire-mesh fence, chain-wire fence, cyclone fence, hurricane fence, or diamond-mesh fence) is a type of woven fence usually made from steel wire. The wires may run vertically, and are bent into a zig-zag pattern so that each “zig” hooks with the wire immediately on one side and each “zag” with the wire immediately on the other. This forms the characteristic diamond pattern seen in this type of fence. The chain-link fencing may take the place of the second section of razor wire 114, or the second section of razor wire 114 may be coupled to the chain-link fence, for example, along an outer facing side thereof. In the case one or more of the side walls 108 includes both chain-link fencing and razor wire, the two may be integrally coupled or joined together by any variety of fasteners, ties, clasps, etc.
As stated above, each of perimeter posts 140A, 140C, 140D, and 140F may extend below the floor 104, thus resting on the ground surface. The floor 104 of the frame 102 may be raised from the ground surface to permit sufficient clearance for the component receptacles 120. To minimize potential points of intrusion, however, the second section of razor wire 114 may also extend down substantially to the ground surface. The second section of razor wire 114 may include a mesh cutout 170 in an area proximate the component receptacles 120 to permit access thereto by the forklift.
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The container 200 may be used to secure any variety of objects 219 therein. In the non-limiting embodiment shown, the objects 219 may be wound tubing or wiring, such as copper wiring. Of course, virtually any object may be secured by the container 200. To provide access to the objects 219, the container 200 may include one or more access components or panels 225. As shown, the access panel 225 may be one of the plurality of sidewalls 208, such as an end wall. The access panel 225 may be a door, which is pivotably coupled with one or more members of the frame 202. For example, as shown, the access panel 225 may be coupled to, and rotate about, a panel support 226. In some embodiments, the access panel 225 may include a panel frame 230 coupled to a section of razor wire 232. In other embodiments, the access panel 225 may span only a portion of a sidewall 208. In yet various other embodiments, the access panel 225 is pivotably coupled by a hinge or other coupling device 227, which allows the access panel 225 to swing open. Embodiments herein are not limited in this context, however. For example, the access panel 225 may slide or shift upwards away from floor perimeter 204.
In some embodiments, the section of razor wire 214 and/or the section of razor wire 232 may include one or more panels of razor wire. Although not shown in detail, each individual wire of the section of razor wire 214 and the section of razor wire 232 may include a central support section and a set of barb clusters extending from the central support section. Embodiments herein are not limited in this context, however. The section of razor wire 214 may be secured to the frame 202 by virtually any means.
As further shown, the section of razor wire 214 may be arranged as a mesh in which a first plurality of wire strands is positioned across a second plurality of wire strands. In some embodiments, the first and second plurality of wire strands may be interwoven. In other embodiments, the first plurality of wire strands may not be interwoven with the second plurality of wire strands and, instead, may be positioned directly adjacent one another. In yet other embodiments, the first and second plurality of wire strands are integrally formed. Although shown in a crisscross diamond configuration, it'll be appreciated that the first and second plurality of wire strands may also be oriented perpendicular to one another in other embodiments.
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The floor perimeter 204 of the frame 202 may define an outer perimeter. In some embodiments, the floor perimeter 204 includes a plurality of structural elements (
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As shown, the container 400 may include one or more access components or panels 425. As shown, the access panel 425 may be one of the plurality of sidewalls 408, such as an end wall. The access panel 425 may be a door, which is removably coupled/decoupled with one or more members of the frame 402. In some embodiments, the access panel 425 slides vertically and/or horizontally with respect to an access opening frame 434, the access opening frame 434 defining a side opening of the container 400. In some embodiments, the access panel 425 may include a panel frame 430 coupled to a section of razor wire 432. The panel frame 430 may be coupled to the access opening frame 434.
The foregoing discussion has been presented for purposes of illustration and description and is not intended to limit the disclosure to the form or forms disclosed herein. For example, various features of the disclosure are grouped together in one or more aspects, embodiments, or configurations for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. However, it should be understood that various features of the certain aspects, embodiments, or configurations of the disclosure may be combined in alternate aspects, embodiments, or configurations. Moreover, the following claims are hereby incorporated into this Detailed Description by this reference, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment of the present disclosure.
As used herein, an element or step recited in the singular and proceeded with the word “a” or “an” should be understood as not excluding plural elements or steps, unless such exclusion is explicitly recited. Furthermore, references to “one embodiment” of the present disclosure are not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional embodiments that also incorporate the recited features.
The use of “including,” “comprising,” or “having” and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. Accordingly, the terms “including,” “comprising,” or “having” and variations thereof are open-ended expressions and can be used interchangeably herein.
All directional references (e.g., proximal, distal, upper, lower, upward, downward, left, right, lateral, longitudinal, front, back, top, bottom, above, below, vertical, horizontal, radial, axial, clockwise, and counterclockwise) are only used for identification purposes to aid the reader's understanding of the present disclosure, and do not create limitations, particularly as to the position, orientation, or use of this disclosure. Connection references (e.g., attached, coupled, connected, and joined) are to be construed broadly and may include intermediate members between a collection of elements and relative movement between elements unless otherwise indicated. As such, connection references do not necessarily infer that two elements are directly connected and in fixed relation to each other.
Furthermore, identification references (e.g., primary, secondary, first, second, third, fourth, etc.) are not intended to connote importance or priority, but are used to distinguish one feature from another. The drawings are for purposes of illustration only and the dimensions, positions, order and relative sizes reflected in the drawings attached hereto may vary.
Furthermore, the terms “substantial” or “substantially,” as well as the terms “approximate” or “approximately,” can be used interchangeably in some embodiments, and can be described using any relative measures acceptable by one of ordinary skill in the art. For example, these terms can serve as a comparison to a reference parameter, to indicate a deviation capable of providing the intended function. Although non-limiting, the deviation from the reference parameter can be, for example, in an amount of less than 1%, less than 3%, less than 5%, less than 10%, less than 15%, less than 20%, and so on.
The present disclosure is not to be limited in scope by the specific embodiments described herein. Indeed, other various embodiments of and modifications to the present disclosure, in addition to those described herein, will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art from the foregoing description and accompanying drawings. Thus, such other embodiments and modifications are intended to fall within the scope of the present disclosure. Furthermore, the present disclosure has been described herein in the context of a particular implementation in a particular environment for a particular purpose. Those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize the usefulness is not limited thereto and the present disclosure may be beneficially implemented in any number of environments for any number of purposes. Thus, the claims set forth below are to be construed in view of the full breadth and spirit of the present disclosure as described herein.
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/653,789 filed Apr. 6, 2018, entitled “Razor Wire Container with Access Opening,” and incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
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62653789 | Apr 2018 | US |