Reinforced Post Assemblies for Railing or Fencing Systems
Reinforced post assemblies for railing or fencing systems that include: base plates; posts; and inserts, which are positioned within the posts and are directly connectable to the base plates. The inserts are configured for slidable insertion into the posts in a generally vertical direction and reinforce the posts assemblies to increase the strength and/or the rigidity thereof.
1 . A reinforced post assembly for a railing or fencing system, wherein the reinforced post assembly comprises:
a base plate;
an insert directly connectable to the base plate; and
a post receiving the insert such that the insert extends into the post.
2 . The reinforced post assembly of claim 1 , wherein the base plate includes:
first openings configured to receive first fasteners to connect the base plate to a foundation;
second openings configured to receive second fasteners to connect the base plate to the insert; and
third openings configured to facilitate drainage of the reinforced post assembly.
3 . The reinforced post assembly of claim 2 , wherein the insert includes:
a first boss and a second boss, wherein the first boss and the second boss are configured to receive the second fasteners.
4 . The reinforced post assembly of claim 3 , wherein the insert further includes:
a first leg and a second leg extending from the first boss in generally opposite directions; and
a third leg and a fourth leg extending from the second boss in generally opposite directions.
5 . The reinforced post assembly of claim 1 , wherein the insert is symmetrical about a first axis.
6 . The reinforced post assembly of claim 5 , wherein the insert is symmetrical about a second axis extending in generally orthogonal relation to the first axis.
7 . The reinforced post assembly of claim 1 , wherein the post includes receptacles configured to slidably receive the insert.
8 . The reinforced post assembly of claim 1 , wherein the post is fixedly connected to the base plate.
9 . The reinforced post assembly of claim 1 , wherein the post defines a first length, and the insert defines a second length less than the first length.
10 . The reinforced post assembly of claim 1 , wherein the post defines a first length, and the insert defines a second length approximately equal to the first length.
11 . A reinforced post assembly for a railing or fencing system, wherein the reinforced post comprises:
an insert including a plurality of legs;
a post receiving the insert such that the plurality of legs extend into the post; and the insert; and
a base plate indirectly connecting the insert and the post.
12 . The reinforced post assembly of claim 11 , wherein the plurality of legs are non-linear in configuration.
13 . The reinforced post assembly of claim 12 , wherein the plurality of legs include:
first segments; and
second segments extending from the first segments so as to define obtuse angles therebetween.
14 . The reinforced post assembly of claim 11 , wherein the post includes bosses configured to receive the plurality of legs.
15 . The reinforced post assembly of claim 14 , wherein the plurality of legs include bulbous tips configured for insertion into the bosses to facilitate reception of the insert by the post and inhibit twisting of the insert during assembly of the reinforced post assembly.
16 . A reinforced post assembly for a railing or fencing system, wherein the reinforced post assembly defines a longitudinal axis and comprises:
a base plate;
a post connected to the base plate; and
a first insert and a second insert positioned within and mechanically engaging the post, wherein the first insert and the second insert are configured as discrete components of the reinforced post assembly.
17 . The reinforced post assembly of claim 16 , wherein the post includes:
a first boss;
a second boss;
a third boss; and
a fourth boss, wherein the first boss, the second boss, the third boss, and the fourth boss extend in generally parallel relation to the longitudinal axis.
18 . The reinforced post assembly of claim 17 , wherein the first insert is configured for insertion into the first boss, the second boss, and the third boss, and the second insert is configured for insertion into the fourth boss.
19 . The reinforced post assembly of claim 16 , wherein the first insert and the second insert define a channel therebetween configured to receive a cable.
20 . The reinforced post assembly of claim 16 , wherein the first insert includes a first configuration, and the second insert includes a second configuration different than the first configuration.