Abstract: A robotically controlled system including a fence enclosure that can move and/or shape-shift itself autonomously and automatically without manual intervention. The system includes coils of electric fence wire that are spring-loaded or otherwise tensioned so that the length of electric fence wire between each post robot is able to contract or expand as the system of robots adapts to optimize the shape of the fence enclosure as the entire enclosure is moved by the robots around a field or other grazing pasture on an area of land. At least one of the post robots is able to provide an earth ground connection that is movable as the fence enclosure is moved.

Abstract: A connecting assembly for connecting a cable end of a wire rope to a structure. Each connecting assembly includes a structure attachment interface and cable end attachment interface. The structure attachment interface is adapted to mount to the structure at a point on the structure without the connecting assembly exiting the structure at any other point on the structure. The cable end attachment interface is adapted to mount the cable end to the connecting assembly.

Abstract: An integrated hinge for connecting an article of a furniture assembly to one or more articles or a main body of the furniture assembly comprising a multi-rod rigid structure and a flexible membrane. The multi-rod rigid structure comprises two or more rods arranged in a default shape, wherein each of the rods functions as a hinge arm, and wherein the rods are lateral-rotatable or pivot-able about an intersecting or meeting point of the rods. The flexible membrane has a three-dimensional contour configured to wrap around the multi-rod rigid structure tightly, fixing the multi-rod rigid structure in its default shape. The flexible membrane can be configured to wrap around the integrated hinge and articles of furniture assembly forming a single integrated furniture piece. The elasticity in the flexible membrane turns the integrated hinge into a spring hinge.

Abstract: Corner assemblies for protective barriers for protecting assets (e.g., electrical power transformers and other substation components). The corner assembly includes two guide structures oriented perpendicular to each other. The corner assembly includes at least two protective member assemblies disposed within the two guide structures. Each protective member assembly includes two side members within protective members extending horizontally between the two side members.

Abstract: A system can tension a cable that is to be strung through a plurality of columns. The tensioning system is disposed at the last column and includes a spacing device and a barrel with a tapered cavity. A number of tapered elements are slidably mounted in the barrel's cavity and will encompass the cable and favor unidirectional movement of the cable. The barrel and the tapered elements have opposite openings that allow the cable to emerge from opposite ends thereof. With the barrel at the outward side of the last one of the plurality of columns, the cable is pulled through the tapered elements, away from the plurality of columns. Next, at a side opposite the outward side of the last column, the cable is grasped and pulled away from the barrel to seat the tapered elements. Working again on the outward side, the barrel is then moved away from the last column. The spacing device is applied at the barrel to set the spacing between the barrel and the last column.

Abstract: Various embodiments of cable railing systems are disclosed. Although not limited to these applications, the embodiments are particularly useful in connection with cable railing systems with solid wood support members or with solid concrete support members without weld plates. The embodiments include straight and corner cable termination assemblies that are designed to support a metal cable railing, particularly one that is heavy gauge.

Abstract: A barrier panel is formed of a first vertical rail member and a second vertical rail member mounted to and extending between top and bottom rail members. At least one vertical support member is also mounted to and extends between the top and bottom rail members. The first and second vertical rail members include first and second openings, respectively, spaced apart along their lengths. Horizontal cables are mounted to and extend between the first vertical rail member and second vertical rail member. A first end of each horizontal cable is secured within one of the first openings in the first vertical rail member and a second end of each horizontal cable is secured within an opposite one of the second openings in the second vertical rail member. Each cable further passes through an additional opening provided in the vertical support member (which is positioned between the first and second vertical rail members).

Abstract: A hand-held barrier apparatus for forming a barrier between surfaces a hand-held housing, a pliable longitudinal element, and a first connector. The longitudinal element is retractably extendable from the hand-held housing and includes a first coupling member supported on an end thereof. The first coupling member has a mating surface. The first connector is configured to be movably disposed on the longitudinal element. The first connector has a first mating surface configured for detachable connection with the mating surface of the first coupling member of the longitudinal element such that the longitudinal element forms a first loop upon detachable connection of the first connector with the first coupling member of the longitudinal element.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a vehicle safety catch fence system, the system comprising: two or more posts; two or more longitudinal cables operatively coupled between the two or more posts; a transverse cable, wherein the transverse cable is operatively coupled to the two or more longitudinal cables; and two or more cable clamps, wherein the two or more cable clamps operatively couple the transverse cable to the two or more longitudinal cables.

Abstract: A tensegrity structure with one or more tensegrity units formed by a membrane in combination with three or more elongate compression members obliquely disposed in a spiral relationship in compression within the membrane. The ends of the compression members within each tensegrity unit and in adjacent tensegrity units are spaced from one another, and the compression members of adjacent tensegrity units overlap along a longitudinal dimension. The membrane forms anticlastic curves and has variable double curvature between ends of compression members. Multiple tensegrity units can form a column, which can be tapered, curved, or otherwise constructed.

Abstract: A kit for a temporary barrier includes at least two vertical post members, a contiguous wire and a tensioning device. The at least two vertical post members define respective top and bottom ends thereof and are positioned on an underlying surface in a spaced apart relationship. The wire runs between the two vertical post members at least towards their respective top ends and at least towards their respective bottom ends thereby providing a top wire portion and a bottom wire portion extending between the two vertical post members. The two vertical post members have respective arcuate bodies along their respective length for arcuately receiving the wire. The tensioning device is mounted to one of the two vertical post members near one of the top or bottom ends thereof and provides tension to the wire. A barrier is provided by the previous kit. A method for building a temporary kit includes mounting vertical posts on an underlying surface in a spaced apart relationship and running a wire between them.

Abstract: A portable enclosure quick exchange framing system having a plurality of adjustable securing elements and a fence operable to be secured to the securing elements. The securing elements are operable to be anchored in the ground or a support base. The portable enclosure system is easily configurable to fit in any yard or area.

Abstract: Methods and systems for tensioning a wire fence are disclosed. A fence post may be provided with fence post connectors. A vertical side of a section of wire fence may be provided with a fence section terminator. The fence section terminator may include a terminator connector for connecting the fence section terminator and the fence post. An adjustable link, such as a bolt, may be used to connect the terminator connector of the fence section terminator and the fence post connectors of the fence post. The adjustable link forms a horizontally adjustable connection between the fence section terminator and the fence post that enables adjustment of the tension in the fence section.

Abstract: A kit for a temporary barrier includes at least two vertical post members, a contiguous wire and a tensioning device. The at least two vertical post members define respective top and bottom ends thereof and are positioned on an underlying surface in a spaced apart relationship. The wire runs between the two vertical post members at least towards their respective top ends and at least towards their respective bottom ends thereby providing a top wire portion and a bottom wire portion extending between the two vertical post members. The two vertical post members have respective arcuate bodies along their respective length for arcuately receiving the wire. The tensioning device is mounted to one of the two vertical post members near one of the top or bottom ends thereof and provides tension to the wire. A barrier is provided by the previous kit. A method for building a temporary kit includes mounting vertical posts on an underlying surface in a spaced apart relationship and running a wire between them.

Abstract: A cord tightening tool used to tighten elongated flexible cord includes a frame with each outer end having a saddle that attaches to a cord to be tightened. A hook with a swivel mount is provided in a center of the frame that attaches to the cord between the saddles. A threaded shaft connected to the hook can be rotated to pull the cord downward to remove slack. The saddles and hook are interchangeable with different shapes to be used with various types of cord materials.

Abstract: The present invention is a novel customizable and retractable enclosure system particularly suited for tennis courts. The customizable and retractable enclosure system of the present invention includes windscreen panel assemblies connected to vertical support members using a system of highly tensioned cables and eliminates the use of a chain link fence.

Abstract: A removable barricade or barrier which has one or more horizontally tensioned straps and one or more vertically extending elevation support elements associated therewith. The barricade or barrier may be erected and dismantled as desired.

Abstract: Retractable bird line devices are contemplated that comprise a plurality of posts and one or more lines strung between the posts to prevent geese or other birds from accessing a body of land from an adjacent body of water. The lines are automatically biased by an automatic line biasing component and may be retractable to within one of the posts.

Abstract: A barrier having an upper elongate support and a lower elongate support, and a two-wire tensioning assembly with two only substantially vertical portions extending between the upper and lower elongate supports, with two wires each attached through a spreader, the spreader having a threaded aperture and a shaft threadably engaging the aperture and being positioned to either directly or indirectly engage a one of the elongate supports, where rotation of the shaft relative to the spreader will effect a change in tensioning of both substantially vertical portions of the wires at the same time.

Abstract: A fence wire stretching device is provided having a square shape made up of five leg portions, three of which form three of the sides of the square. The fourth side of the square has a proximal leg portion and a distal leg portion that are pivotally attached together. The distal leg portion swings outward at an angle from the proximal leg portion so that the wire clamp mechanism is in an open position, and may then be pivoted back to be coaxial with the proximal leg so that the wire clamp mechanism is in a closed position. A vehicle attachment means is located at a first corner of the square, and a wire clamp mechanism is located at second corner of the square opposite the vehicle attachment means. A wire spool holding rod extends centrally across the square between a third corner and a fourth corner of the device, and is openably attached to the square so that a spool of fence wire may be slipped over the wire spool holding rod.

Abstract: An electric fence to span a given region between two substantially opposing supports, the fence including one or more insulators coupled to each opposing support; an electrical power source electrically connected to a first conductive strand and configured to apply an electrical current thereto, at least one further electrically distinct conductive strand coupled to the insulators and at a different electric potential than the first strand, characterised in that at least one insulator includes a substantially non-conductive element having one or more confined pathways, the element rotatable about a central axis orientated to maintain symmetrical revolution and wherein the conductive strands extend continuously and repeatedly between each support, each conductive strand in contact with at least one of the insulators.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing and tensioning wire from a coil, the apparatus comprising a frame (1) for attaching to a vehicle, means (19) for mounting at least one coil of wire for rotation, a lever arm member (21) pivotally mounted with respect to the frame and having a guide (27, 29) co-operable with the wire in use, and a play-out path for the wire defined between an abutment (13) of the frame and an abutment (33) carried by the lever arm member, the lever arm having a first operative position in which the respective abutments are spaced apart to allow play-out of the wire around said guide, and the lever arm having a second operative position in which it is moveable pivotably about said pivot point to cause wire to be trapped between the respective abutments.

Abstract: A fencing stake for securing a cord. The fencing stake of the present application creates a more usable and robust fence. The fencing stake has a shaped cross-sectional portion. The fencing stake also includes an anchor, wherein the anchor is formed from at least one shaped aperture having an insertion aperture for inserting the cord and at least two vertical apertures connected to the insertion aperture for securing the cord. The fencing stake further includes an end portion for placing the stake into the ground.

Abstract: A barrier an upper railing (102) and a lower railing (103), and at least one wire (101) with one or two substantially vertical portions (118) which are positioned to be parallel each end anchored at a position which is spaced apart the position of one end being different from the position of the other end, one end being secured to a one of the railings and the other end being secured to the same or the other of the railings and there being a tightening arrangement which also provides a spreader that is adapted to effect tensioning from a tightening means that has its tightening means location that is offset from being in line with a direction of elongation of the one or, in the case of two substantially vertical portions, both of the vertical portions.

Abstract: A fence construction system and a method for building such a fence are provided. The fence looks like a wall and has wall characteristics, such as a post-tension condition, but is much less expensive and easier to build. A ratcheting system or tensioning system is used to tension the tensile wires which are then secured to the fence posts. A wire lath is applied to the tensile wires and coating material is then applied to the surface of the wire lath. After forming the fence construction, the tensile wires are released and the ratcheting posts are removed. The fence construction system can be used to build a fence portion of up to 300 feet long at one time.

Abstract: A fence tensioner includes a bracket adapted to be secured to a fence post, the bracket having upper and lower horizontal plate portions with vertically aligned cylinder openings and vertically aligned locking pin reaction holes therein. A tensioning cylinder is received in the vertically aligned cylinder openings for rotation relative to the upper and lower horizontal plate portions, the tensioning cylinder having at least one slot extending along the cylinder for receiving a fence slat, and flanges at opposite ends thereof that retain the tensioning cylinder in the aligned cylinder openings. Each of the flanges has a circular array of selectively useable locking apertures therein. The upper flange is provided with a profiled opening for receiving a similarly profiled tool for rotating the cylinder. A locking pin is provided that is adapted to extend through the aligned locking pin reaction holes and through a selected pair of aligned locking apertures to lock the fence slat in the tensioned position.

Abstract: A fence construction system and a method for building such a fence are provided. The fence looks like a wall and has wall characteristics, such as a post-tension condition, but is much less expensive and easier to build. The method includes the steps of erecting a plurality of fence posts including two end fence posts, erecting two stressing posts within and closely adjacent the two end fence posts, placing a respective spacer between each stressing post and the adjacent end post, stringing a plurality of high-tension tensile wires between the two end posts, tensioning the high-tension tensile wires, securing the high-tension tensile wires to the fence posts, securing wire lath to the pre-stressed high-tension tensile wires and fence posts, applying fence coating material to the wire lath, cutting the high-tension tensile wires between the end fence posts and the stressing posts, and removing the spacers.

Abstract: A belt post includes a post with a box on a top of the post and a reel of belt is received in the box. A spring box is engaged with the top of the box and the mandrel of the reel is engaged with the spring. A head assembly is connected to a distal end of the belt and includes a movable piece which is retractably received in a body with a spring biased therebetween. The head assembly is easily to be engaged between a top cap and a bottom cap of another box by pushing the movable piece to change the length the combination of the body and the movable piece.

Abstract: A wire fastening device and a wire extending structure capable of extending a wire with an appropriate tension between support. The wire fastening device includes a case, a cap bolt and a pulling cylinder. The case has a wire engaging portion at one end thereof and a female thread formed on an inner circumference thereof. The cap bolt is inserted into the pulling cylinder with the head abutted with the pulling cylinder and has a male thread formed on an outer circumference thereof. The pulling cylinder is held on the cap bolt rotatably and the case, with one end of the wire engaged therewith, is screwed on the pulling cylinder.

Abstract: A tensioner device for applying tension to a flexible fence slat includes a bracket assembly having attachment webs for attachment to a fence post and a pair of vertically spaced, horizontally oriented flanges. A tensioning cylinder is mounted for rotation within a pair of apertures provided, respectively, in the horizontally oriented flanges, the tensioning cylinder formed with a through-slot extending longitudinally between a pair of radial flanges. The through-slot has a length substantially equal to a width of the flexible fence slat and adapted to receive one end of the fence slat. A ratchet wheel is formed at one end of the cylinder, between one of the radial flanges and one of the horizontally oriented flanges, and a pawl is pivotably mounted on the adjacent one of the horizontally oriented flanges for engagement with the ratchet so as to permit rotation of the tensioning cylinder in a tensioning direction but to prevent rotation of the tensioning cylinder in an opposite direction.

Abstract: The present invention is a taut wire security system that is used with a perimeter fencing system. The device senses changes in the tension in the taut wire and produces a tension signal when a disturbance in the tension is created. This signal is transmitted to a central location when such a tension deviation occurs. The housing of the device has two compartments, with the electronic components being substantially sealed from the atmosphere such that moisture, dirt or other elements do not cause the electronic components to malfunction. The device also includes a tampering sensor to detect whenever the lid of the device is being removed.

Abstract: A retractable fence assembly has an upright container that houses a coil of fencing material, preferably in the form of a foraminous web of synthetic resinous material. The web is wound up on a core within the container that is in turn rotatable upon a normally stationary spindle, there being a full-length helical return spring that circumscribes the spindle and operably interconnects the core and the spindle. Thus, as the fencing is pulled out of the container through a dispensing slot in the sidewall of the container, the return spring becomes progressively loaded with a return biasing force that maintains tension on the web and facilitates wind up and restorage of the web when usage is complete. A handle at the outer free end of the web facilitates withdrawal and return of the web and is also provided with a releasable locking clip to permit the web to be doubled back onto itself into the shape of a loop to form an enclosure.

Abstract: A fence construction system and a method for building such a fence are provided. The fence looks like a wall and has wall characteristics, such as a post-tension condition, but is much less expensive and easier to build. The method includes the steps of erecting a plurality of fence posts including two end fence posts, erecting two stressing posts within and closely adjacent the two end fence posts, placing a respective spacer between each stressing post and the adjacent end post, stringing a plurality of high-tension tensile wires between the two end posts, tensioning the high-tension tensile wires, securing the high-tension tensile wires to the fence posts, securing wire lath to the pre-stressed high-tension tensile wires and fence posts, applying fence coating material to the wire lath, cutting the high-tension tensile wires between the end fence posts and the stressing posts, and removing the spacers.

Abstract: A fence construction system and a method for building such a fence are provided. The fence looks like a wall and has wall characteristics, such as a post-tension condition, but is much less expensive and easier to build. A ratcheting system is used to tension the tensile wires which are then secured to the fence posts. A wire lath is applied to the tensile wires and coating material is then applied to the surface of the wire lath. After forming the fence construction, the tensile wires are released and the ratcheting posts are removed. The fence construction system can be used to build a fence portion of up to 300 feet long at one time.

Abstract: A fence straining element includes a post, attachment elements to attach a fence to the post, connection elements whereby in use the post is connected to a fence post. The connection is in a manner that allows the post to be rotated in a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis of the post. Rotation elements are provided whereby the post may be rotated to tighten, or loosen the fence attached thereto. Lock elements are also provided whereby the post may be locked, in use, in at least the position with the fence under some tension.

Abstract: An ADA-compliant pedestrian traffic control device including a hollow, one piece post having an open upper end, and at least one slot in the post below the top of the post. A cassette is mounted within the post at the level of the slot. The cassette contains a tape wound on a spool, the spool being spring-biased to rotate in a direction which winds the tape on to the spool. The tape is extendable from the cassette in a direction generally perpendicular to the vertical axis of the post, the tape extending through the slot in the post. The diameter of the cassette, along its entire axial length, is smaller than the internal diameter of the post, so that the cassette can be inserted into the open upper end of the post and moved to its location between the ends of the post.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling woven wire fencing which in use is attached to a farm tractor. Disposed vertically between upper and lower horizontal framing members within a rectangular frame are a removable shaft, a hinged gate, and a vertical guide bar. The shaft is used to hold the roll of woven wire fencing uprightly atop the metal disk. In use, the wire fencing is simultaneously unrolled and pulled rearwardly through the nearly-closed gate, straightening the fencing material. Guide rails within the gate direct the fencing material towards a pair of horizontal fingers, each rigidly connected to the vertical guide bar and the rear vertical frame member. Once enough fencing material has been unrolled to span at least the distance between two fence posts, the gate is swung shut, clamping the wire against the rear vertical frame member.

Abstract: A wire-fence gap-closer-gate fastener has a lever rod (1) that is pivotal vertically on a lever pivot (2) proximate a pivot end of the lever rod. The lever pivot is positioned proximate a lever end of a post-attachment member (3) that is attachable to a top portion of a fixed gate-latch post (4). Fence wiring (6) is extended from a loose gate-latch post (8) to a fixed gate-pivot post (7). For a gate-closed mode, the loose gate-latch post is attachable juxtaposed to the fixed gate-latch post by positioning a top portion of the loose gate-latch post in a top post loop (12) and a handle end (10) of the lever rod is lowered to a lever rest (13) that positions a gate-tightening anchor (9) on the lever rod lower than the lever pivot.

Abstract: A tensioned cable railing wherein a cable extends in a serpentine manner between top and bottom horizontal extending rails connected at opposite ends to vertical posts. Tubular spindles extend between the top and bottom rails in proximity to the posts, and a tensioning mechanism is mounted in each tubular spindle and connected to a respective end of the cable for maintaining the proper tension on the cable. The bight portions of the serpentine cable are received in longitudinally extending grooves provided in the top and bottom rails to enhance the appearance of the railing.

Abstract: A system for connecting a panel to a support comprises a mesh panel defined by at least one length portion and has a border connected to the length portion of the mesh panel. The border has a first end capable of being connected to a support and a second end adjustably connectable to an opposite support. A tensioning means is associated with the border second end for pulling the border in tension between the supports. The second end of the web is connectable to the tensioning means for tensioning the mesh panel material.

Abstract: A system for connecting a panel to a support comprises a mesh panel defined by at least one length portion and has a border connected to the length portion of the mesh panel. The border and has a first end capable of being connected to a support and a second end adjustably connectable to an opposite support. A tensioning means is associated with the border second end for pulling the border in tension between the supports. The second end of the web is connectable to the tensioning means for tensioning the mesh panel material.

Abstract: An apparatus including an upper triangular framework parallel to and spaced above a lower triangular framework in an aligned relationship, wherein a slide yoke is mounted between spaced, aligned upper legs of the upper and lower triangular frameworks, wherein the yoke is mounted to a rear vertical leg to vary a gap defined between a forward vertical leg and a forward vertical leg of the yoke. The apparatus further includes a first, second, and third support mount for securement to a three-point hitch of a tractor. A hydraulic member includes hydraulic lines mounted to a rear vertical leg and to a slidable forward leg of the yoke with the lines securable to a hydraulic system of an associated tractor.

Abstract: A fence tensioning apparatus includes a central coaxially aligned support rod fixedly mounting an arcuate foot at a forward terminal end thereof, defining a concave recess to accomodate a fence post therewithin. A slider tube is slidably mounted about the support rod between the foot and a flange plate, including a bore to slidably receive an externally threaded rod therethrough. The externally threaded rod is coaxially parallel to the support rod extending rearwardly of a rear edge of the slider tube. The forward edge of the slider tube mounts a support loop thereon that pivotally mounts a clamp strap cooperative with the foot to grasp a fence web and direct the fence web to the fence post.

Abstract: A bracket for a wall form tightens ties used to secure the wall forms together. The bracket has a cam assembly with an inner member and an outer member axially aligned with each other. The inner and outer members have tapered abutting wedge surfaces. The outer member has a lug for receiving an end of the tie. A key may be inserted into one of the members to rotate it. Rotating one of themembers relative to the other causes the lug to move outward to tighten the tie, or to move inward to release the bracket from the tie.

Abstract: An electric fence wire construction is made by plying or weaving coated supporting members, preferably fiberglass coated with polyvinyl chloride, with conducting members, preferably aluminum.

Abstract: A fence line layout is disclosed which includes a plurality of fence posts, at least one gate post assembly including first and second gate post members and a gate post support, at least one corner post assembly including at least one corner post member and a foot portion coupled to each of the corner post members and extending horizontally therefrom, at least one elongated length of fencing material, of the type including wire or fiber ensheathed in plastic, slidably coupled to each of the fence posts, and a tensioning assembly provided on each of the elongated lengths of fencing material and being adapted to tension the fencing material about the fence line. The gate post supports and the foot portions on each of the corner post members are adapted to maintain the corner post members in an upright disposition when the fencing material is tensioned by the tensioning assembly.

Abstract: A fence installing apparatus (10) for use in combination with a plurality of strands (100) of fencewire (101); wherein, the apparatus (10) comprises: a brace unit (11) having a ground engaging unit (13) on one end, and a tubular unit (14) on the other end, wherein the tubular unit (14) is provided with a retaining unit (15) and a locking unit (16); and, a stabilizing unit (12) comprising an elongated stabilizing rod member (26) that is dimensioned to be slidably received within said tubular unit (14); so that the retaining unit (15) can capture one strand (100') of fencewire (101); the tubular unit (14) can capture another strand (100"); and, the stabilizing unit (12) can capture yet another strand (100'") of fencewire (101).

Abstract: A fence stretcher bar manufactured from a continuously fed, hot dip galvanized bar and a method of making such a stretcher bar. In a first manufacturing phase, the bar is formed from a continuously fed round rod which is rolled into a flat bar and coiled on a mandrel. The flat bar is then continuously fed into a second phase of the operation which includes annealing, cleaning with acid, coating with zinc ammonium chloride and hot dip zinc galvanizing. The material is cut to length and the cut ends are flame-spray coated with zinc. The bar is of substantially longitudinal configuration with two cut ends substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis thereof and having a cross section defining two parallel planar sides and two transverse curvilinear convex surfaces.

Abstract: An elongated panel member body is provided including opposite end hooks opening toward remote ends of the body and outwardly of a first longitudinal side edge of the body. A longitudinal midportion of the body includes a transverse first finger receiving bore formed therethrough and the opposite end portions of the other longitudinal edge of the body include thumb engageable abutment surfaces facing outwardly of the body and engageable by the thumb of the user. One end of the body extends endwise outwardly beyond the corresponding hook and has one end of an elongated flexible tension member anchored relative thereto, the other end of the tension member being equipped with a hook member.

Abstract: The invention provides a wire tensioning member for providing spring tension in a fence wire. There is provided a spring steel member of a resiliently deformable compound curvature, with the wire being attachable to one end, and the other end being provided with an engaging portion or shaft engageable in a recess provided on a fence post or other fixed ground anchor. The particular application is to provide resilience in light gauge (i.e. between 12-22 gauge) high tensile wire used in electric fencing systems. The resilience of the wire tensioning member also enables it to be used as a conventional gate handle, and furthermore enables the fence to be tensioned to provide overhead or pinned gates in any desired part of the fence for animals or vehicles to pass therethrough.