SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING PIPE FENCING

Abstract

A system and apparatus for making pipe fencing which includes a support framework, a power supply mounted on the support framework, a press assembly and pipe notcher mounted on the support framework and connected to the power supply, and a saw mounted on the support framework and connected to the power supply. The apparatus may also include a measuring assembly mounted on the support framework for measuring pipe prior to cutting and a rail member removably attached to the press assembly to support cut pipes while notching the cut pipes.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention is hereafter described in conjunction with the following drawing figures, wherein like numerals demote like elements, and:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one exemplary embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention for making pipe fencing;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention for making pipe fencing;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the measuring assembly and saw of the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a third exemplary embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention for making pipe fencing;

FIG. 9 is a side elevational view of the exemplary embodiment show in FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a top planar view of the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is a rear elevational view of the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 8;

FIG. 12 is a front elevational view of the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 8;

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the measuring tool of the present invention for measuring a length of pipe for building pipe fencing; and

FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing the measuring tool shown in FIG. 13 being used to measure a length of pipe needed for pipe fencing.

Claims

1. An apparatus for making pipe fencing comprising: a support framework;a power supply mounted on the support framework;a press assembly having a pipe notcher wherein the press assembly is mounted on the support framework and connected to the power supply; anda saw mounted on the support framework and connected to the power supply.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising at least one measuring assembly having first and second ends wherein the measuring assembly is mounted on the support framework near the saw for measuring a desired pipe length prior to cutting the pipe.

3. The apparatus of claim 2 further comprising at least one ramp assembly having a stop post mounted to the support frame near a middle section of the measuring assembly for retaining a plurality of measured and cut pipe pieces prior to notching.

4. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the first end of the measuring assembly includes a series of measurements thereon for measuring a desired length of pipe.

5. The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the first end of the measuring assembly is extendable and adjustable in length.

6. The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the second end of the measuring assembly includes a flange attached thereto for retaining an end of a pipe.

7. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein the second end of the measuring assembly is extendable and adjustable in length.

8. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising at least one rail member having first and second ends wherein the first end is removably attached to the press assembly to support a pipe while notching an end of the pipe.

9. The apparatus of claim 8 further comprising a support brace attached to the second end of the rail member.

10. The apparatus of claim 9 further comprising a post mounted on the rail member near a second end of the rail member for supporting a notched end of a pipe while notching an opposite end of the pipe.

11. The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the post is adjustable along a length of the rail member.

12. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the power supply comprises an engine or a generator.

13. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the press assembly is a mechanical press or a hydraulic press.

14. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the support framework comprises a portable platform or a portable trailer bed.

15. The apparatus of claim 14 wherein the support framework comprises at least one wheel for transporting the apparatus from one location to another location.

16. The apparatus of claim 15 wherein the support framework further comprises at least one support brace for maintaining the apparatus in a fixed position while cutting and notching pieces of pipe.

17. A tool for measuring a length of pipe for building a pipe fence comprising: a first hollow tubular member having a first end and a second end;a measuring bar slidably engaged within the first end of the hollow tubular member; anda second tubular member slidably engaged within the second end of the hollow tubular member.

18. The tool of claim 17 further comprising a first bracket attached to the measuring bar and a second bracket attached to the spring loaded second tubular member.

19. The tool of claim 17 wherein the measuring bar is extendable in length from the first end of the hollow tubular member and includes a series of measurements marked along its length.

20. The tool of claim 17 wherein the second tubular member is spring loaded within the first hollow tubular member.

21. A method for making pipe fencing comprising the steps of: providing an apparatus having a support framework, a power supply mounted on the support framework, a press assembly having a pipe notcher mounted on the support framework and connected to the power supply, a saw mounted on the support framework and connected to the power supply, and a measuring assembly mounted on the support framework near the saw;measuring a desired length of pipe using the measuring assembly;cutting the pipe at its desired length using the saw;notching at least one end of the cut pipe using the press assembly and pipe notcher; andwelding the notched end of the pipe to a midsection of another pipe.

22. The method of claim 21 further comprising the following steps prior to the step of providing an apparatus: providing a measuring tool having a first hollow tubular member, a measuring bar slidably engaged within one end of the hollow tubular member, and a second tubular member slidably engaged within the other end of the first hollow tubular member; andusing the measuring tool to measure a length of horizontal pipe needed between two vertically seated pipes.