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US-12618263-B1 - High tensile fence bracing system and attachment bracket devices

US12618263B1US 12618263 B1US12618263 B1US 12618263B1US-12618263-B1

Abstract

A fence bracing system. The fence bracing system uses an attachment bracket. The attachment bracket includes a plate that has a middle section and a left side section and a right side section bent back at an angle. In the middle section, one or more spherical connectors are fixedly attached (e.g., welded) to the center of the middle section. The attachment bracket is fastened to a fence post at any height needed on the fence post. An open end of the pipe is insertable and fits over the spherical connector. The attachment bracket allows for a tight fit for pipes held in place between fence posts.

Inventors

  • Justin D. Hicks

Assignees

  • Justin D. Hicks

Dates

Publication Date
20260505
Application Date
20250611

Claims (10)

  1. 1 . A system for a high tensile bracing fence system, comprising: a fence post; an attachment bracket, the attachment bracket configured to be attached to the fence post, the attachment bracket comprising: a plate body, wherein the plate body comprises a middle section formed with a left side section and a right side section, wherein the left side section is bent backwards at an angle behind the middle section, and the right side section is bent at an angle behind the middle section, the left and right side sections conforming to a cross-sectional shape of the fence post and the plate body being attached to the fence post; at least one spherical connector formed in a shape of a sphere, wherein the at least one spherical connector is fixedly attached to a center of the middle section of the plate body, wherein the at least one spherical connector is stationary and non-movable, wherein the middle section does not include fastener holes, and wherein the at least one spherical connector is welded directly to the middle section of the plate body; and lines or marks located on the middle section of the plate body and above the at least one spherical connector, wherein the lines or the marks display a number for an angle in descending numerical order; and a pipe, wherein a first open end of the pipe is configured to fit over a respective one of the at least one spherical connectors of the attachment bracket when the attachment bracket is attached to the fence post, wherein the pipe fits by friction fit onto the respective at least one spherical connector; wherein the lines or the marks on the middle section of the plate body show the relative angle of the pipe to the plate body and indicate the angle at which the end of the pipe should be cut such that the pipe fits over the spherical connector and abuts the middle section of the plate body.
  2. 2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one spherical connector has a diameter ranging between 1 inches to 4 inches.
  3. 3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one spherical connector has a diameter of 2 inches.
  4. 4 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the left side section and the right side section are bent at an angle behind the middle section ranging between 28-40 degrees.
  5. 5 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the left side section comprises a first fastener hole configured for receiving a first fastener and wherein the right side section comprises a second fastener hole for receiving a second fastener.
  6. 6 . A system for a high tensile bracing fence system, comprising: a set of attachment brackets, wherein each attachment bracket of the set of attachment brackets comprises: a plate body, wherein the plate body comprises a middle section formed with a left side section and a right side section, wherein the left side section is bent at an angle behind the middle section, and the right side section is bent at an angle behind the middle section, the left and right side sections conforming to a cross-sectional shape of a fence post; at least one spherical connector formed in a shape of a sphere, wherein the at least one spherical connector is fixedly attached to a center of the middle section of the plate body, wherein the at least one spherical connector is stationary and non-movable, wherein the middle section does not include fastener holes, and wherein the at least one spherical connector is welded directly to the middle section of the plate body; and lines or marks located on the middle section of the plate body and above the at least one spherical connector, wherein the lines or the marks display a number for an angle in descending numerical order; a first fence post having the plate body of a first attachment bracket of the set of attachment brackets attached to the first fence post; a pipe, wherein a first open end of the pipe is configured to fit over a respective one of the at least one spherical connectors of the first attachment bracket, wherein the pipe fits by friction fit onto the respective at least one spherical connector, wherein the pipe is made of metal; and a second fence post having the plate body of a second attachment bracket of the set of attachment brackets attached to the second fence post, wherein a second open end of the pipe is configured to fit over a respective one of the at least one spherical connectors of the second attachment bracket, wherein the pipe extends between the first fence post and the second fence post; wherein the lines or the marks on the middle section of the plate body of each attachment bracket show the relative angle of the pipe to the plate body and indicate the angle at which the end of the pipe should be cut such that the pipe fits over the spherical connector and abuts the middle section of the plate body.
  7. 7 . The system of claim 6 , wherein a diameter of the at least one spherical connector is smaller than the diameter of the first open end and the second open end of the pipe.
  8. 8 . The system of claim 6 , wherein the left side section and the right side section are angled and bent back at a range of 25-40 degrees from the middle section of the plate body.
  9. 9 . The system of claim 6 , wherein the plate body and the at least one spherical connector are made of metal.
  10. 10 . The system of claim 6 , wherein each attachment bracket comprises at least one fastener hole configured for receiving a fastener.

Description

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE The present invention relates to a fence bracing system using an attachment bracket device that assists in bracing fence posts without having to cut into or bore holes or mortise the wood or metal fence post or another type of material for the fence post. BACKGROUND Installing fences, in particular, high tensile fences, often require bracing to prevent wires from pulling the fence posts down over time. Current systems require cutting into posts and fitting metal rails that can brace the posts in place. The wooden posts over time may easily lose their tension and begin to fail, requiring regular maintenance and repair. This is often a time-consuming process. Accordingly, there is a need for an improved method for installing high tensile fencing systems. SUMMARY The present description includes non-limiting embodiments for an apparatus comprising an attachment bracket. The attachment bracket may be used for high tensile fencing installation. The attachment bracket may comprise a plate body, wherein the plate body comprises a middle section formed with a left side section and a right side section, wherein the left side section is bent backwards at an angle behind the middle section, and the right side section is bent at an angle behind the middle section, and at least one spherical connector formed in a shape of a sphere, wherein the at least one spherical connector is fixedly attached to a center of the middle section. The apparatus may further comprise at least one spherical connector has a diameter ranging between 1 inches to 4 inches. In a non-limiting embodiment, the at least one spherical connector has a diameter of 2 inches. The attachment bracket comprises two spherical connectors, wherein a first spherical connector is fixedly attached to the left side section of the plate body and a second spherical connector wherein the second spherical connector is fixedly attached to the right side section of the plate body. The apparatus may further comprise that the left side section and the right side section are bent at an angle behind the middle section ranging between 28-40 degrees. The attachment bracket comprises at least one fastener hole configured for receiving a fastener. Other aspects and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description and the appended claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the following drawings. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present disclosure will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings. The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only of selected embodiments and not all possible implementations and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. FIG. 1A is an exemplary embodiment of an attachment bracket device having one spherical connector. FIG. 1B is an exemplary embodiment of the attachment bracket device of FIG. 1A having two spherical connectors. FIG. 2A is an exemplary perspective view of the attachment bracket device of FIG. 1A having one spherical connector. FIG. 2B is an exemplary rear perspective view of the attachment bracket device of FIG. 1B having two spherical connectors. FIG. 3 is a pictorial illustration of the attachment bracket device having an exemplary fastener inserted through a hole of the attachment bracket device. FIG. 4A is a pictorial illustration of the attachment bracket device of FIG. 1A having one spherical connector with the attachment bracket device installed on a fence post. FIG. 4B is a pictorial illustration of the attachment bracket device of FIG. 1B having two spherical connectors with the attachment bracket device installed on a fence post. FIG. 5 is a pictorial illustration of the attachment bracket device of FIG. 1A attached to a fence post with a rail fitted over the spherical connector of the attachment bracket device. FIG. 6 is a pictorial illustration of a fence having multiple posts with the attachment bracket devices attached on the posts and rails installed over the attachment bracket devices as well as high tensile wires holding the fence posts in place. FIG. 7 is a pictorial illustration of a fence post with multiple attachment bracket devices attached to both a front side and a rear side of the fence post and multiple rails installed on the spherical connectors of the attachment bracket devices. FIG. 8 is a pictorial illustration of a fence post with the attachment bracket device installed on a fence post and a rail connected to a footer. FIG. 9 is a pictorial illustration of a fence post with the attachment bracket device installed on a fence post and a rail attached to a stone. FIG. 10 is a pictorial illustration for the attachment bracket with additional line markings related to the degree or angle that a pipe is to be cut to fit over the at least one spherical c