Patent ID: 8302938
Filing Date: 2012-11-06
Classification: E04F,E04H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fencing section that is capable of being adapted for varying conditions of use comprising: first and second support rails, wherein the first support rail has a longitudinal void; a plurality of balusters having rectangular cross-sections and including a first face surface and an oppositely disposed second face surface, wherein the plurality of balusters are oriented perpendicular to the first and second support rails; a plurality of pivot members releasably fastened to ends of the plurality of balusters to pivotally connect the plurality of balusters to the first and second support rails; a drive train disposed in the longitudinal void of the first support rail, the drive train including drive gears, idler gears, and a slip mechanism, wherein each of the drive gears is coupled to at least one of the plurality of pivot members, wherein an odd number of idler gears are disposed between adjacent drive gears, and wherein the slip mechanism limits the torque applied to the plurality of balusters; a drive motor coupled to the drive train, wherein the drive motor is selectively operated to simultaneously rotate the plurality of balusters using the drive train, wherein the drive motor is selectively operated to rotate the plurality of balusters between a plurality of stationary positions including at least an open position, a closed position, and an intermediate position; and an input device that receives an input from a user and controls the operation of the drive motor to selectively rotate the plurality of balusters between the plurality of positions based on the input.