Barbed Wire Dispensing Apparatus

An apparatus for dispensing a plurality of barbed wire strands simultaneously for the construction of a barbed wire fence. The present invention additionally provides users with a feature for tightening the barbed wire strands. The present invention further comprises a crane device that allows users to indirectly handle and maneuver a roll of barbed wire. The present invention reduces the amount of time required for building a fence. Without the need to directly handle rolls of barbed wire, the present invention also provides the user with a safer fence building process.

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Description

The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 61/377,781 filed on Aug. 27, 2010.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to a barbed wire dispensing apparatus, more specifically, the present invention is secured to a tractor or other suitable vehicles to be pulled while dispensing a plurality of barbed wire strands.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Setting up barbed wire or barbed wire fencing can be a very difficult and tedious task due to the sharp nature of the barbed wire. Traditionally, when building barbed wire fences, each length of barbed wire is required to be pulled and tightened individually. The barbed wires are individually to ensure caution of handing the sharp wires. Additionally, the barbed wire coils can be very heavy. The heavy weight, combined with the dangerous components of the barbed wire, causes for a difficult installation. The traditional manual installation of the barbed wire can potentially result in injury to the hands or other body parts. Individually handling rolls of barbed wires can easily lead to injury to the fence builder. The present invention provides the user an apparatus for installing and deploying barbed wire fencing that is very easy and minimizes risks of hazard. More specifically, the present invention is an apparatus that allows the user to indirectly handle a plurality of barbed wire rolls while simultaneously dispensing several strands needed for the barbed wire fence being built. Without the need to work with one line of barbed wire at a time to build a fence, the fence construction is expedited. Additionally, by indirectly handling and pulling the barbed wire by means of the present invention, the risk of injury from the barbed wires is significantly reduced.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the present invention showing the wench and crane device.

FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the spools disengaged from the plurality of spool pivot locks.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the present invention where the dispensing frame is pivoted to a different angle and locking point.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the present invention with an extended spool that is used for dispensing woven wire or used as barbed wire roll supply storage.

 DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

The present invention is a vehicle attachment that is able to dispense a plurality of barbed wire strands simultaneously. To use the present invention, the user typically secures a plurality of barbed wire strands from a plurality of barbed wire rolls to a fence brace. The user then utilizes the present invention and the vehicle to pull, unroll, and dispense the plurality of barbed wire strands from the plurality of barbed wire rolls. In reference to FIG. 1, the present invention comprises a pulling dock 1, a dispensing frame 2, a plurality of wire grips 3, a plurality of eyelet spring bolts 4, and a plurality of spools 5. The pulling dock 1 is the support body of the present invention that allows the user to attach the wire dispensing apparatus to a vehicle. The dispensing frame 2 is the main body of the present invention that is able to dispense barbed wires. Additionally, the dispensing frame 2 offers the user means to load and unload barbed wire rolls as well as means to tighten the dispensed barbed wire.

In reference to FIG. 1, the pulling dock 1 comprises a crane frame 11, a mast 12, a crane 13, and a base 14. The crane frame 11 is a support frame that is upwardly extended in perpendicular relationship from one side of the base 14. The purpose of the crane 13 support is to provide structural support for the mast 12 and the crane 13. The mast 12 is an extended support for the crane 13 that upwardly extends from the center of the crane frame 11. The mast 12 comprises a crane pivot mount 121, a crane pivot support 122, and a wench 135 stopper. The crane pivot mount 121 is a circular cup-like compartment that is positioned on the side of the mast 12 adjacent to the crane frame 11. The crane 13 support is a ring that is positioned higher on the mast 12 directly above and in concentric relationship to the crane pivot mount 121. The wench limiter 123 is a bar that extends across the top end of the mast 12. The wench limiter 123 gives the mast 12 a T-shape for the purpose of limiting the crane 13 from being pivoted away from the entire apparatus. The crane 13 comprises a neck 131, a jib 132, a wench arm 133, a hook dock 134, and a wench 135. The shape of the crane 13 is defined by the neck 131 and the jib 132. The neck 131 provides further extension of the crane 13 above the rest of the present invention. The jib 132 is extended in perpendicular relationship from the top of the neck 131 and allows the crane 13 to extend over the present invention. The wench arm 133 is connected to the neck 131 and extends at a downward angle from the neck 131. The hook dock 134 is positioned on the side of the neck 131 opposite and adjacent to the wench arm 133.

In reference to FIG. 2, the wench 135 is secured onto the wench arm 133 and is pivoted along with the entire crane 13. The wench 135 comprises a cable 136, a hook 137, and a pivot handle 138. As barbed wired rolls are often weigh over 40 pounds with exposed barbs, lifting and handling the roll can be dangerous. The wench 135 provides a user with the means to load and unload barbed wire rolls onto the plurality of spools 5 connected on the dispensing frame 2 in a safe manner. The cable 136 is rolled around the wench 135 and is extended to traverse through a pulley system and the jib 132. The hook 137 is connected to a hanging end of the cable 136 from the jib 132. The hook 137 is used for hanging a rolled of barbed wire. While the roll of barbed wire is hanging from the cable 136 and the hook 137, the user is able to indirectly handle the barbed wire through the crane 13 by means of the pivot handle 138. The pivot handle 138 is a protrusion that is extended from the wench 135. The pivot handle 138 provides the user with the ability to handle and pivot the crane 13. The wench 135 provides the user with the means to hook 137, raise, and lower a roll of barbed wires without the need for physically touching the barbed wire. When the crane 13 is not being used, the hook 137 can be secured onto the hook dock 134 with the cable 136 tightened to prevent the hook 137 from disengaging.

In reference to FIG. 1, the base 14 further comprises of a plurality of dock wheels 141, a dispensing frame pivot mount 142, and a plurality of locking points 143. As the present invention is hitched or pulled along a vehicle to dispense barbed wires, a plurality of dock wheels 141 are required for the base 14 to roll smoothly. The plurality of dock wheels 141 is positioned on a bottom side of the base 14. The plurality of dock wheels 141 is evenly distributed on the bottom side of the base 14 to ensure even weight distribution for proper weight balance. Proper weight distribution is important to prevent tipping of the entire apparatus when in use. If the present invention is to fall over while dispensing barbed wires, the users are required to pull the apparatus up while being exposed to several rolls of barbed wire. On a center bar of the base 14 is the dispensing frame pivot mount 142. The dispensing frame pivot mount 142 is a circular recessed space that is positioned on a top side of the base 14. The dispensing frame pivot mount 142 provides the means for the dispensing frame 2 to be jointly secured to the pulling dock 1. The plurality of locking points 143 is positioned peripherally about the border of the base 14. The plurality of locking points 143 are holes on the top side of the base 14 that provides the dispensing frame 2 with the ability to be secured at different angles with respect to the pulling dock 1.

In reference to FIG. 1, the dispensing frame 2 is a rectangular bar frame comprising a pivot bar 21, a top bar 22, a bottom bar 23, a dispensing bar 24, a plurality of dispenser channels 25, a plurality of wire grips 3, and a support wheel 28. The rectangular frame of the dispensing frame 2 is defined by the pivot bar 21, the top bar 22, the bottom bar 23, and the dispensing bar 24. The pivot bar 21 and the dispensing bar 24 are the vertically positioned bars while the top bar 22 and the bottom bar 23 are the horizontal bars. The pivot bar 21 further consists of a pivot insert that is downwardly extended from the bottom bar 23. The dispensing frame 2 is jointly connected to the pulling dock 1 by means of the pivot insert being concentrically connected to the dispensing frame pivot mount 142. On the opposite side of the bottom bar 23, the support wheel 28 is positioned on a bottom end side of the dispensing frame 2. With the pivot bar 21 directly pivoting above the dispensing frame pivot mount 142, the entire dispensing frame 2 is able to freely swing to different angles and be secured to the plurality of locking points 143 by means of a frame pivot lock 231.

In reference to FIG. 3, the pivot bar 21 further comprises a plurality of spool hinges 211 and a plurality of spool pivot locks 212. The plurality of spool hinges 211 is laterally staggered and extended from the pivot bar 21. The positioning of the spool hinges 211 provides space for the rolls of barbed wires to dispense at different height levels. The plurality of spool pivot lock 212s is plates that are positioned adjacently to each of the plurality of spool hinges 211. The plurality of spools 5 is jointly fastened to the pivot bar 21 be means of the plurality of spool hinges 211. Each of the spools 5 comprises a spool arm 51, a spool plate 52 and a spool core 53. The spool arm 51 is jointly fastened to the plurality of spool hinges 211. The joint connection between the spool arm 51 and the plurality of spools 5 allow the plurality of spools 5 to pivot away from the plurality of spool pivot locks 212 for easier loading and unloading of barbed wire rolls. However, when the rolls of barbed wire are use and being dispensed each of the spool arms 51 are secured to plurality of spool pivot locks 212 by means of quick release bolts. The spool plate 52 is a circular plate that is positioned on top of the spool arm 51. The spool core 53 is extended in concentric relationship from the spool plate 52. The spool core 53 is inserted through the center of the barbed wire rolls. The spool core 53 provides the roll of barbed wire a pivot point to unravel and dispense strands of barbed wire.

In reference to FIG. 1, the plurality of dispenser channels 25 are threaded rings that are laterally staggered and extended from the dispensing bar 24 in a similar fashion as the plurality of spool hinges 211 on the pivot bar 21. Each of the dispenser channels 25 further comprises a funnel 251 and a pipe channel 252. The funnels 251 are secured to the receiving opening of the dispenser channel. As a result the funnels 251 are secured onto the dispensing bar 24 with the opening pointed towards each corresponding spool on the pivot bar 21. The pipe channel 252 is secured to a dispensing opening of the dispensing channel. Each pipe channel 252 is the same length with the same curve and angle for dispensing of barbed wire strands. The plurality of wire grips 3 are secured to the dispensing bars 24 adjacent to each of the plurality of dispenser channels 25. The plurality of wire grips 3 are positioned and secured on the side of the dispensing bar 24 facing away from the pivot bar 21 by the plurality of eyelet spring bolts 4.

In reference to FIG. 5, the present invention additionally comprises an extended spool 6. The extended spool further comprises of an extended spool arm 61, an extended spool plate 62, and an extended spool core 63. The extended spool 6 is secured to the bottom bar 23 by an extension tube. The extended spool arm 61 is inserted and fastened to the extension tube. The extended spool arm 61 extends the extended spool plate 62 and the extended spool core 63 out and away from the dispenser bar. The extended spool plate 62 is connected to the end of the spool arm opposite of the extension tube. The extended spool core 63 upwardly extends from the extended spool plate 62 in a concentric manner. The extended spool is similarly sized as the plurality of spools. However, the extended spool core 63 extends upwardly to a length of 4 feet. The purpose of the extended spool is to act as a dispenser for woven wire rolls. As barbed wires are being dispensed, the woven wire can also be dispensed simultaneously. In another application of the present invention, the extended spool can be used as a storage mechanism for a plurality of barbed wire rolls. In case the user is several miles away from the storage unit to retrieve additional barbed wire rolls, the user is able to store additional rolls of barbed wire to continue the barbed wire fence construction.

To use the present invention, the user is able to simply secure the pulling dock 1 onto a hitch of a vehicle or any other fastening means to another different type of vehicle. To load the plurality of spools 5 with the rolls of barbed wires, the user can release the spool arms 51 from the plurality of spool pivot locks 212 individually. Each spool can be pivoted below the jib 132 of the crane 13. The user will then utilize the wench 135 to extend the cable 136 and the hook 137 to suspend a roll of barbed wire. The user is able to manipulate and maneuver the crane 13 over the spool and lower the roll of barbed wire onto the spool. Once the roll of barbed wire is on the spool, the user will pivot the spool back to its original position and secure the spool arm 51 back onto the corresponding spool pivot lock 212. The barbed wire strand is pulled from the roll and inserted through the funnel 251 and the pipe channel 252 of the plurality of dispenser channels 25. This process is repeated for each of spools and the corresponding dispenser channel.

Once the plurality of barbed wire rolls have been set up into each spool and pulled through each of the corresponding dispenser channels 25, the user can fasten the ends of barbed wire strands to a fence post. With the plurality of barbed wire strands fixed to a post, the user is able to drive the vehicle that has the present invention secured in the direction that the barbed wire is to be extended. As the user drives the vehicle, the rolls of barbed wire are unraveled and fed through the funnel 251 and dispensed out the pipe channels 252. Once the user has reached a second post, the user is able to individually cut the barbed wire strands to secure it to the second post. To ensure the tension of the barbed wires are adequate, each strand of barbed wire can be secured the corresponding wire grips 3. These wire grips 3 allow the user to create more tension in the barbed wire strands and provide slack for the user to easily manipulate the end of the barbed wire. This is required to allow the user to fasten the second end of the barbed wire to the second post. Once the second end of the barbed wire is secured to the second post, the user is able to release the barbed wires from the plurality of wire grips 3. In another embodiment of the present invention, the user is able to use a come along tool with the wire grips 3 to tighten a barbed wire for a fence.

The present invention provides fence builders with the ability to quickly pull several strands of barbed wires simultaneously with minimal direct contact with the barbed wires. As a result, the amount of time spent on building a barbed wire fence is decreased and the safety of the fence building process is increased.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

Claims

1. A barbed wire dispensing apparatus comprises,

a pulling dock;
a dispensing frame;
a plurality of wire grips;
a plurality of eyelet spring bolts;
a plurality of spools;
the pulling dock comprises a crane frame, a mast, a crane, and a base;
the dispensing frame comprises a pivot bar, a top bar, a bottom bar, a dispensing bar, a plurality of dispenser channels, a plurality of wire grips, and a support wheel;
each spool of the plurality of spools comprises a spool arm, a spool plate, and a spool core;
the base comprises a plurality of dock wheels, a dispensing frame pivot mount, a plurality of locking points;
the dispensing frame being jointly connected to the pulling dock;
the dispensing frame being laterally arranged in perpendicular relationship to the base;
the pivot bar having a pivot insert extending from the pivot bar; and
the pivot insert being jointly connected to the dispensing frame pivot mount.

2. The barbed wire dispensing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprises,

the mast comprises a crane pivot mount, a crane pivot support, and a wench stopper;
the crane comprises a neck, a jib, a wench arm, a hook dock, and a wench;
the crane frame being upwardly extended from the base in perpendicular relationship; and
the mast being upwardly extended from the crane frame.

3. The barbed wire dispensing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprises,

the dispensing frame being defined by the pivot bar, the top bar, the bottom bar, and the dispensing bar; and
the support wheel being positioned on a bottom end side of the dispensing frame.

4. The barbed wire dispensing apparatus as claimed in claim 2 comprises,

the crane pivot mount being a circular compartment positioned on the mast adjacent to the crane frame;
the crane support being a ring positioned on the mast and being positioned in concentric relationship to the crane pivot mount; and
the wench limiter being a bar extending across a top end of the mast.

5. The barbed wire dispensing apparatus as claimed in claim 2 comprises,

the crane being defined by the neck and the jib;
the jib being extended in perpendicular relationship from the neck;
the wench arm being downwardly extended from the neck;
the hook dock being positioned on the neck adjacent to the wench arm; and
the wench being secured to wench arm.

6. The barbed wire dispensing apparatus as claimed in claim 5 comprises,

the wench comprises a cable, a hook, and a pivot handle;
the cable being connected to the wench and being traversed through the jib;
the hook being connected to a hanging end of the cable; and
the pivot handle being protruded from the wench.

7. The barbed wire dispensing apparatus as claimed in claim 2 comprises,

the plurality of dock wheels being positioned on a bottom side of the base;
the dispensing frame pivot mount being a circular recessed space being positioned on the base; and
the plurality of locking points being positioned peripherally about the base.

8. The barbed wire dispensing apparatus as claimed in claim 3 comprises,

the pivot bar comprises a plurality of spool hinges and a plurality of spool pivot locks;
the plurality of spool hinges being laterally staggered and extended from the pivot bar; and
the plurality of spool pivot locks being plates positioned adjacently to the plurality of spool hinges.

9. The barbed wire dispensing apparatus as claimed in claim 3 comprises,

the plurality of dispenser channels being threaded rings laterally staggered and extended from the dispensing bar;
each dispenser channel comprises a funnel and a pipe channel;
the funnel being secured to a receiving opening of the dispenser channel;
the pipe channel being secured to a dispensing opening of the dispenser channel; and
the plurality of wire grips 3 being secured to the dispensing bar by a plurality of spring bolts.

10. The barbed wire dispensing apparatus as claimed in claim 3 comprises,

the plurality of spools being fastened to the pivot bar;
the spool arm being jointly fastened to the plurality of spool hinges;
the spool arm being fastened to the plurality of spool pivot locks;
the spool plate being connected to the spool arm; and
the spool core being extended in concentric relationship to the spool plate.

11. A barbed wire dispensing apparatus comprises,

a pulling dock;
a dispensing frame;
a plurality of wire grips;
a plurality of eyelet spring bolts;
a plurality of spools;
the pulling dock comprises a crane frame, a mast, a crane, and a base;
the dispensing frame comprises a pivot bar, a top bar, a bottom bar, a dispensing bar, a plurality of dispenser channels, a plurality of wire grips, and a support wheel;
each spool of the plurality of spools comprises a spool arm, a spool plate, and a spool core;
the base comprises a plurality of dock wheels, a dispensing frame pivot mount, a plurality of locking points;
the dispensing frame being jointly connected to the pulling dock;
the dispensing frame being laterally arranged in perpendicular relationship to the base;
the pivot bar having a pivot insert extending from the pivot bar;
the pivot insert being jointly connected to the dispensing frame pivot mount;
the mast comprises a crane pivot mount, a crane pivot support, and a wench stopper;
the crane comprises a neck, a jib, a wench arm, a hook dock, and a wench;
the crane frame being upwardly extended from the base in perpendicular relationship;
the mast being upwardly extended from the crane frame;
the dispensing frame being defined by the pivot bar, the top bar, the bottom bar, and the dispensing bar;
the support wheel being positioned on a bottom end side of the dispensing frame;
the crane pivot mount being a circular compartment positioned on the mast adjacent to the crane frame;
the crane support being a ring positioned on the mast and being positioned in concentric relationship to the crane pivot mount;
the wench limiter being a bar extending across a top end of the mast;
the crane being defined by the neck and the jib;
the jib being extended in perpendicular relationship from the neck;
the wench arm being downwardly extended from the neck;
the hook dock being positioned on the neck adjacent to the wench arm;
the wench being secured to wench arm;
the wench comprises a cable, a hook, and a pivot handle;
the cable being connected to the wench and being traversed through the jib;
the hook being connected to a hanging end of the cable; and
the pivot handle being protruded from the wench.

12. The barbed wire dispensing apparatus as claimed in claim 11 comprises,

the plurality of dock wheels being positioned on a bottom side of the base;
the dispensing frame pivot mount being a circular recessed space being positioned on the base;
the plurality of locking points being positioned peripherally about the base;
the pivot bar comprises a plurality of spool hinges and a plurality of spool pivot locks;
the plurality of spool hinges being laterally staggered and extended from the pivot bar; and
the plurality of spool pivot locks being plates positioned adjacently to the plurality of spool hinges.

13. The barbed wire dispensing apparatus as claimed in claim 11 comprises,

the plurality of dispenser channels being threaded rings laterally staggered and extended from the dispensing bar;
each dispenser channel comprises a funnel and a pipe channel;
the funnel being secured to a receiving opening of the dispenser channel;
the pipe channel being secured to a dispensing opening of the dispenser channel; and
the plurality of wire grips 3 being secured to the dispensing bar by a plurality of spring bolts.

14. The barbed wire dispensing apparatus as claimed in claim 11 comprises,

the plurality of spools being fastened to the pivot bar;
the spool arm being jointly fastened to the plurality of spool hinges;
the spool arm being fastened to the plurality of spool pivot locks;
the spool plate being connected to the spool arm; and
the spool core being extended in concentric relationship to the spool plate.

15. A barbed wire dispensing apparatus comprises,

a pulling dock;
a dispensing frame;
a plurality of wire grips;
a plurality of eyelet spring bolts;
a plurality of spools;
the pulling dock comprises a crane frame, a mast, a crane, and a base;
the dispensing frame comprises a pivot bar, a top bar, a bottom bar, a dispensing bar, a plurality of dispenser channels, a plurality of wire grips, and a support wheel;
each spool of the plurality of spools comprises a spool arm, a spool plate, and a spool core;
the base comprises a plurality of dock wheels, a dispensing frame pivot mount, a plurality of locking points;
the dispensing frame being jointly connected to the pulling dock;
the dispensing frame being laterally arranged in perpendicular relationship to the base;
the pivot bar having a pivot insert extending from the pivot bar;
the pivot insert being jointly connected to the dispensing frame pivot mount;
the mast comprises a crane pivot mount, a crane pivot support, and a wench stopper;
the crane comprises a neck, a jib, a wench arm, a hook dock, and a wench;
the crane frame being upwardly extended from the base in perpendicular relationship;
the mast being upwardly extended from the crane frame;
the dispensing frame being defined by the pivot bar, the top bar, the bottom bar, and the dispensing bar;
the support wheel being positioned on a bottom end side of the dispensing frame;
the crane pivot mount being a circular compartment positioned on the mast adjacent to the crane frame;
the crane support being a ring positioned on the mast and being positioned in concentric relationship to the crane pivot mount;
the wench limiter being a bar extending across a top end of the mast;
the crane being defined by the neck and the jib;
the jib being extended in perpendicular relationship from the neck;
the wench arm being downwardly extended from the neck;
the hook dock being positioned on the neck adjacent to the wench arm;
the wench being secured to wench arm;
the wench comprises a cable, a hook, and a pivot handle;
the cable being connected to the wench and being traversed through the jib;
the hook being connected to a hanging end of the cable; and
the pivot handle being protruded from the wench.

16. The barbed wire dispensing apparatus as claimed in claim 15 comprises,

the plurality of dock wheels being positioned on a bottom side of the base;
the dispensing frame pivot mount being a circular recessed space being positioned on the base;
the plurality of locking points being positioned peripherally about the base;
the pivot bar comprises a plurality of spool hinges and a plurality of spool pivot locks;
the plurality of spool hinges being laterally staggered and extended from the pivot bar; and
the plurality of spool pivot locks being plates positioned adjacently to the plurality of spool hinges.

17. The barbed wire dispensing apparatus as claimed in claim 15 comprises,

the plurality of dispenser channels being threaded rings laterally staggered and extended from the dispensing bar;
each dispenser channel comprises a funnel and a pipe channel;
the funnel being secured to a receiving opening of the dispenser channel;
the pipe channel being secured to a dispensing opening of the dispenser channel; and
the plurality of wire grips 3 being secured to the dispensing bar by a plurality of spring bolts.

18. The barbed wire dispensing apparatus as claimed in claim 15 comprises,

the plurality of spools being fastened to the pivot bar;
the spool arm being jointly fastened to the plurality of spool hinges;
the spool arm being fastened to the plurality of spool pivot locks;
the spool plate being connected to the spool arm; and
the spool core being extended in concentric relationship to the spool plate.

19. The barbed wire dispensing apparatus as claimed in claim 15 comprises,

an extended spool;
the extended spool comprises an extended spool arm, an extended spool plate, and an extended spool core;
the extended spool arm being fastened in parallel relationship to the bottom bar;
the extended spool plate being connected to the extended spool arm; and
the extended spool core being extended in concentric relationship to the spool plate.
Patent History
Publication number: 20120048988
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 26, 2011
Publication Date: Mar 1, 2012
Inventors: Raymond William Pulver (Billings, MO), Donna Jeanette Pulver (Billings, MO), Brian William Pulver (Billings, MO), Larry Scott Pulver (Billings, MO), Thresa Lynn Pulver (Billings, MO)
Application Number: 13/219,191
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Mobile Unwinding Station (e.g., Wheeled Conveyance) (242/557)
International Classification: B65H 49/32 (20060101);