Fence System

Abstract

A fence section includes an upper horizontal rail, a lower horizontal rail, and vertical members. At least one of the vertical members is connected to the upper horizontal rail by an upper connection system and to the lower horizontal rail by a lower connection system.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A kit for a fence section, comprising:
 a horizontal rail including a longitudinally-extending wall extending lengthwise of the horizontal rail and a rail sidewall that depends from the longitudinally-extending wall, the rail sidewall defining an outward-facing surface; and   a vertical member; including a longitudinally-extending wall extending lengthwise of the vertical member and a member sidewall that depends from the longitudinally-extending wall, the member sidewall defining an outward-facing surface;   wherein:
 the vertical member and the horizontal rail are connectible by a connection system; 
 the connection system includes a first connecting structure; 
 the rail sidewall includes a first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure, and the member sidewall includes a second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure; and 
 the connection of the vertical member and the horizontal rail is effectible by:
 a first interaction between the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure, and 
 
 while the vertical member and the horizontal rail are connected, the outward-facing surface of the rail sidewall and the outward-facing surface of the member sidewall are disposed in opposing relationship. 
   
     
     
         2 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure includes a first slot; and   the first interaction is effectible by an insertion of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure into the first slot.   
     
     
         3 . The kit of  claim 2 , wherein:
 the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure includes a retaining member that is resiliently deformable between:
 an insertion configuration, wherein, while the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is disposed in the insertion configuration, the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is insertable into the first slot for effecting the first interaction; and 
 a retention configuration, wherein, while the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is inserted into the first slot such that the first interaction is effected, and the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure are co-operatively configured to oppose a deflection, of at least one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure, that is effective for defeating the first interaction. 
   
     
     
         4 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the connection system further includes a second connecting structure;   the rail sidewall further includes a first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure, and the member sidewall further includes a second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure; and   the connection of the vertical member to the horizontal rail is effectible by:
 the first interaction between the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure; and 
 a second interaction between the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure. 
   
     
     
         5 . The kit of  claim 4 , wherein:
 the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure includes a first slot;   the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure includes a second slot;   the first interaction is effectible by an insertion of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure into the first slot;   the second interaction is effectible by an insertion of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure into the second slot.   
     
     
         6 . The kit of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure includes a retaining member that is resiliently deformable between:
 an insertion configuration, wherein, while the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is disposed in the insertion configuration, the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is insertable into the first slot for effecting the first interaction; and 
 a retention configuration, wherein, while the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is inserted into the first slot such that the first interaction is effected, and the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure are co-operatively configured to oppose a deflection, of at least one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure, that is effective for defeating the first interaction; and 
   the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure includes a retaining member that is resiliently deformable between:
 an insertion configuration, wherein, while the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is disposed in the insertion configuration, the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is insertable into the second slot for effecting the second interaction; and 
 a retention configuration, wherein, while the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is inserted into the second slot such that the second interaction is effected, and the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure are co-operatively configured to oppose a deflection, of at least one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure, that is effective for defeating the second interaction. 
   
     
     
         7 . The kit of  claim 6 , wherein:
 the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure includes an arm that extends outwardly from the outward-facing surface of the rail sidewall;   the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure extends from the arm of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure;   the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure includes an arm that extends outwardly from the outward-facing surface from the rail sidewall;   the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the seconds connecting structure extends from the arm of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure;   wherein:
 while the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure extends in a direction towards the outward-facing surface of the rail sidewall, away from a central longitudinal axis of the horizontal rail, and away from the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure; and 
 while the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure extends in a direction towards the outward-facing surface of the rail sidewall, away from the central longitudinal axis of the horizontal rail, and away from the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure. 
   
     
     
         8 . The kit of  claim 4 , wherein:
 the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure are disposed in alignment along an axis that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the horizontal rail.   
     
     
         9 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the vertical member is a first vertical member, and the kit further comprises a second vertical member, the second vertical member including a longitudinally-extending wall extending lengthwise of the second vertical member and a second member sidewall that depends from the longitudinally-extending wall, the second member sidewall defining an outward-facing surface;   the second vertical member and the horizontal rail are connectible by the connection system, the connection system further includes a second connecting structure;   the rail sidewall further includes a first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure, and the second member sidewall includes a second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure; and   the connection of the second vertical member and the horizontal rail is effectible by:
 a second interaction between the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure; and 
   while the second vertical member and the horizontal rail are connected, the outward-facing surface of the rail sidewall and the outward-facing surface of the second member sidewall are disposed in opposing relationship.   
     
     
         10 . The kit of  claim 9 , wherein:
 the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure includes a first slot;   the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure includes a second slot;   the first interaction is effectible by an insertion of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure into the first slot;   the second interaction is effectible by an insertion of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure into the second slot.   
     
     
         11 . The kit of  claim 10 , wherein:
 the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure includes a retaining member that is resiliently deformable between:
 an insertion configuration, wherein, while the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is disposed in the insertion configuration, the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is insertable into the first slot for effecting the first interaction; and 
 a retention configuration, wherein, while the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is inserted into the first slot such that the first interaction is effected, and the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure are co-operatively configured to oppose a deflection, of at least one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure, that is effective for defeating the first interaction; and 
   the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure includes a retaining member that is resiliently deformable between:
 an insertion configuration, wherein, while the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is disposed in the insertion configuration, the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is insertable into the second slot for effecting the second interaction; and 
 a retention configuration, wherein, while the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is inserted into the second slot such that the second interaction is effected, and the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure are co-operatively configured to oppose a deflection, of at least one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure, that is effective for defeating the second interaction. 
   
     
     
         12 . The kit of  claim 11 , wherein:
 the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure includes an arm that extends outwardly from the outward-facing surface of the rail sidewall;   the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure extends from the arm of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure;   the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure includes an arm that extends outwardly from the outward-facing surface of the rail sidewall;   the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the seconds connecting structure extends from the arm of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure;   wherein:
 while the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure extends in a direction towards the outward-facing surface, away from a central longitudinal axis of the horizontal rail, and away from the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure; and 
 while the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure extends in a direction towards the outward-facing surface, away from the central longitudinal axis of the horizontal rail, and, and away from the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure. 
   
     
     
         13 . The kit of  claim 9 , wherein:
 the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure are disposed in an offset relationship, along an axis that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the horizontal rail.   
     
     
         14 . A kit for a fence section, comprising:
 a first fence member, including a longitudinally-extending wall extending lengthwise of the first fence member and laterally between first and second sidewalls that depend from the first longitudinally-extending wall and that are spaced apart, the first sidewall defining an outward-facing surface and the second sidewall defining an outward-facing surface;   a second fence member, including a longitudinally-extending wall extending lengthwise of the second fence member and a second fence member sidewall that depends from the longitudinally-extending wall, the second fence member sidewall defining an outward-facing surface; and   a third fence member, including a longitudinally-extending wall extending lengthwise of the third fence member and a third fence member sidewall that depends from the longitudinally-extending wall, the third fence member sidewall defining an outward-facing surface;   wherein:
 the first fence member and the second fence member are connectible, and the first fence member and the third fence member are connectible, by a connection system; 
 the connection system includes a first connecting structure and a second connecting structure; 
 the first sidewall includes a first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure, the second sidewall includes a first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure, the second fence member sidewall includes a second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure, and the third fence member sidewall includes a second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure; 
 the connection of the first fence member and the second fence member is effectible by:
 a first interaction between the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure, and 
 
 the connection of the first fence member and the third fence member is effectible by:
 a second interaction between the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure; 
 
 while the first fence member and the second fence member are connected, the outward-facing surface of the first sidewall of the first fence member and the outward-facing surface of the second fence member sidewall are disposed in opposing relationship; and 
 while the first fence member and the third fence member are connected, the outward-facing surface of the second sidewall of the first fence member and the outward-facing surface of the third fence member sidewall are disposed in opposing relationship. 
   
     
     
         15 . The kit of  claim 14 , wherein:
 the first interaction is effectible by an insertion of one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure into the other one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure;   the second interaction is effectible by an insertion of one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure into the other one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure;   the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure includes a retaining member that is resiliently deformable between:
 an insertion configuration, wherein, while the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is disposed in the insertion configuration, the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is insertable into the other one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure for effecting the first interaction; and 
 a retention configuration, wherein, while the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is inserted into the other one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure such that the first interaction is effected, and the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the other one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure are co-operatively configured to oppose a deflection, of at least one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure, that is effective for defeating the first interaction; and 
   the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure includes a retaining member that is resiliently deformable between:
 an insertion configuration, wherein, while the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is disposed in the insertion configuration, the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is insertable into the other one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure for effecting the second interaction; and 
 a retention configuration, wherein, while the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is inserted into the other one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure such that the second interaction is effected, and the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the other one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure are co-operatively configured to oppose a deflection, of at least one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure, that is effective for defeating the second interaction. 
   
     
     
         16 . The kit of  claim 15 , wherein:
 the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure includes an arm that extends outwardly from the respective one of the outward-facing surface of the first sidewall of the first fence member and the outward-facing surface of the second fence member sidewall;   the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure extends from the arm of the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure;   the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure includes an arm that extends outwardly from the respective one of the outward-facing surface of the second sidewall of the first fence member and the outward-facing surface of the third fence member sidewall;   the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure extends from the arm of the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure;   wherein:
 while the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure extends in a direction towards the respective one of the outward-facing surface of the first sidewall of the first fence member and the outward-facing surface of the second fence member sidewall and away from a central longitudinal axis of the respective one of the first fence member and the second fence member; 
 while the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure extends in a direction towards the respective one of the outward-facing surface of the second sidewall of the first fence member and the outward-facing surface of the third fence member sidewall and away from a central longitudinal axis of the respective one of the first fence member and the third fence member; and 
 while the first fence member is connected to the second fence member and further connected to the third fence member:
 the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, and extends away from the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure; and 
 the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, and extends away from the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure. 
 
   
     
     
         17 . A kit for a fence section, comprising:
 a first fence member, including a longitudinally-extending wall extending lengthwise of the first fence member and a first sidewall that depends from the longitudinally-extending wall, the first sidewall defining an outward-facing surface;   a second fence member, including a longitudinally-extending wall extending lengthwise of the second fence member and a second sidewall that depends from the longitudinally-extending wall, the second sidewall defining an outward-facing surface; and   a third fence member, including a longitudinally-extending wall extending lengthwise of the third fence member and a third sidewall that depends from the longitudinally-extending wall, the third sidewall defining an outward-facing surface;   a fourth fence member, including a longitudinally-extending wall extending lengthwise of the fourth fence member and a fourth sidewall that depends from the longitudinally-extending wall, the fourth sidewall defining an outward-facing surface;   wherein:
 the first fence member and the second fence member are connectible, and the third fence member and the fourth fence member are connectible, by a connection system; 
 the connection system includes a first connecting structure, a second connecting structure, a third connecting structure, and a fourth connecting structure; 
 the first sidewall of the first fence member includes a first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and a first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure, the second sidewall of the second fence member includes a second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and a second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure, the third sidewall of the third fence member includes a first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and a first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure, and the fourth sidewall of the fourth fence member includes a second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and a second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure; 
 the connection of the first fence member and the second fence member is effectible by:
 a first interaction between the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure, and 
 a second interaction between the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure; 
 
 the connection of the third fence member and the fourth fence member is effectible by:
 a third interaction between the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure, and 
 a fourth interaction between the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure; 
 
 while: (i) the first fence member and the second fence member are connected, and (ii) the third fence member and the fourth fence member are connected, such that the fence section is defined:
 the outward-facing surface of the first sidewall of the first fence member and the outward-facing surface of the second sidewall of the second fence member are disposed in opposing relationship; and 
 the outward-facing surface of the third sidewall of the third fence member and the outward-facing surface of the fourth sidewall of the fourth fence member are disposed in opposing relationship. 
 
   
     
     
         18 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein:
 the first interaction is effectible by an insertion of one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure into the other one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure;   the second interaction is effectible by an insertion of one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure into the other one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure;   the third interaction is effectible by an insertion of one of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure into the other one of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure;   the fourth interaction is effectible by an insertion of one of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure into the other one of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure;   the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure includes a retaining member that is resiliently deformable between:
 an insertion configuration, wherein, while the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is disposed in the insertion configuration, the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is insertable into the other one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure for effecting the first interaction; and 
 a retention configuration, wherein, while the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is inserted into the other one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure such that the first interaction is effected, and the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the other one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure are co-operatively configured to oppose a deflection, of at least one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure, that is effective for defeating the first interaction; 
   the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure includes a retaining member that is resiliently deformable between:
 an insertion configuration, wherein, while the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is disposed in the insertion configuration, the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is insertable into the other one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure for effecting the second interaction; and 
 a retention configuration, wherein, while the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is inserted into the other one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure such that the second interaction is effected, and the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the other one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure are co-operatively configured to oppose a deflection, of at least one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure, that is effective for defeating the second interaction; 
   the one of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure includes a retaining member that is resiliently deformable between:
 an insertion configuration, wherein, while the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure is disposed in the insertion configuration, the one of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure is insertable into the other one of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure for effecting the third interaction; and 
 a retention configuration, wherein, while the one of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure is inserted into the other one of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure such that the third interaction is effected, and the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the other one of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure are co-operatively configured to oppose a deflection, of at least one of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure, that is effective for defeating the third interaction; 
   the one of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure includes a retaining member that is resiliently deformable between:
 an insertion configuration, wherein, while the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure is disposed in the insertion configuration, the one of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure is insertable into the other one of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure for effecting the fourth interaction; and 
 a retention configuration, wherein, while the one of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure is inserted into the other one of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure such that the fourth interaction is effected, and the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the other one of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure are co-operatively configured to oppose a deflection, of at least one of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure, that is effective for defeating the fourth interaction. 
   
     
     
         19 . The kit of  claim 18 , wherein:
 the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure includes an arm that extends outwardly from the respective one of the outward-facing surface of the first sidewall of the first fence member and the outward-facing surface of the second sidewall of the second fence member;   the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure extends from the arm of the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure;   the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure includes an arm that extends outwardly from the respective one of the outward-facing surface of the first sidewall of the first fence member and the outward-facing surface of the second sidewall of the second fence member;   the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure extends from the arm of the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure;   the one of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure includes an arm that extends outwardly from the respective one of the outward-facing surface of the third sidewall of the third fence member and the outward-facing surface of the fourth sidewall of the fourth fence member;   the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure extends from the arm of the one of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure;   the one of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure includes an arm that extends outwardly from the respective one of the outward-facing surface of the third sidewall of the third fence member and the outward-facing surface of the fourth sidewall of the fourth fence member;   the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure extends from the arm of the one of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure;   wherein:
 while the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure extends in a direction towards the respective one of the outward-facing surface of the first sidewall of the first fence member and the outward-facing surface of the second sidewall of the second fence member and away from a central longitudinal axis of the respective one of the first fence member and the second fence member; 
 while the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure extends in a direction towards the respective one of the outward-facing surface of the first sidewall of the first fence member and the outward-facing surface of the second sidewall of the second fence member and away from a central longitudinal axis of the respective one of the first fence member and the second fence member; and 
 while the first fence member is connected to the second fence member:
 the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, and extends away from the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure; and 
 the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, and extends away from the one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure; 
 
 while the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure extends in a direction towards the respective one of the outward-facing surface of the sidewall of the third fence member and the outward-facing surface of the fourth sidewall of the fourth fence member and away from a central longitudinal axis of the respective one of the third fence member and the fourth fence member; 
 while the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure extends in a direction towards the respective one of the outward-facing surface of the sidewall of the third fence member and the outward-facing surface of the fourth sidewall of the fourth fence member and away from a central longitudinal axis of the respective one of the third fence member and the fourth fence member; and 
 while the third fence member is connected to the fourth fence member:
 the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, and extends away from the one of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure; and 
 the retaining member of the one of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, and extends away from the one of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure. 
 
   
     
     
         20 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein, while the first fence member is connected to the second fence member, and the third fence member is connected to the fourth fence member, such that the fence section is defined:
 the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure are disposed in alignment along an axis that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the first fence member.   
     
     
         21 . The kit of  claim 17 , wherein, while the first fence member is connected to the second fence member, and the third fence member is connected to the fourth fence member, such that the fence section is defined:
 the outward-facing surface of the sidewall of the first fence member faces in a first direction, and the outward-facing surface of the sidewall of the third fence member faces in a second direction that is opposite the first direction.   
     
     
         22 . A kit for a fence section, comprising:
 a horizontal rail including a longitudinally-extending wall extending lengthwise of the horizontal rail and laterally between first and second rail sidewalls that depend from the longitudinally-extending wall and that are spaced apart, the first rail sidewall defining an outward-facing surface, and the second rail sidewall defining an outward-facing surface;   a first vertical member, including a longitudinally-extending wall extending lengthwise of the first vertical member and a first member sidewall that depends from the longitudinally-extending wall, the first member sidewall defining an outward-facing surface; and   a second vertical member, including a longitudinally-extending wall extending lengthwise of the second vertical member and a second member sidewall that depends from the longitudinally-extending wall, the second member sidewall defining an outward-facing surface;   wherein:
 the first vertical member and the horizontal rail are connectible, and the second vertical member and the horizontal rail are connectible, by a connection system; 
 the connection system includes first connecting structure, a second connecting structure, a third connecting structure, and a fourth connecting structure; 
 the first rail sidewall includes a first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and a first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure, the first member sidewall of the first vertical member includes a second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and a second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure, the second rail sidewall includes a first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and a first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure, and the second member sidewall of the second vertical member includes a second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and a second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure; 
 the connection of the horizontal rail and the first vertical member is effectible by:
 a first interaction between the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure, and 
 a second interaction between the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure; 
 
 the connection of the horizontal rail and the second vertical member is effectible by:
 a third interaction between the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure, and 
 a fourth interaction between the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure; 
 
 while: (i) the horizontal rail to the first vertical member are connected, and (ii) the horizontal rail to the second vertical member are connected:
 the outward-facing surface of the first rail sidewall of the horizontal rail and the outward-facing surface of the first member sidewall of the first vertical member are disposed in opposing relationship; and 
 the outward-facing surface of the second rail sidewall of the horizontal rail and the outward-facing surface of the second member sidewall of the second vertical member are disposed in opposing relationship. 
 
   
     
     
         23 . The kit of  claim 22 , wherein:
 the first interaction is effectible by an insertion of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure into the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure;   the second interaction is effectible by an insertion of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure into the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure;   the third interaction is effectible by an insertion of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure into the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure;   the fourth interaction is effectible by an insertion of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure into the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure;   the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure includes a retaining member that is resiliently deformable between:
 an insertion configuration, wherein, while the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is disposed in the insertion configuration, the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is insertable into the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure for effecting the first interaction; and 
 a retention configuration, wherein, while the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is inserted into the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure such that the first interaction is effected, and the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure are co-operatively configured to oppose a deflection, of at least one of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the first connecting structure, that is effective for defeating the first interaction; 
   the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure includes a retaining member that is resiliently deformable between:
 an insertion configuration, wherein, while the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is disposed in the insertion configuration, the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is insertable into the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure for effecting the second interaction; and 
 a retention configuration, wherein, while the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is inserted into the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure such that the second interaction is effected, and the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure are co-operatively configured to oppose a deflection, of at least one of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the second connecting structure, that is effective for defeating the second interaction; 
   the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure includes a retaining member that is resiliently deformable between:
 an insertion configuration, wherein, while the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure is disposed in the insertion configuration, the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure is insertable into the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure for effecting the third interaction; and 
 a retention configuration, wherein, while the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure is inserted into the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure such that the third interaction is effected, and the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure are co-operatively configured to oppose a deflection, of at least one of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the third connecting structure, that is effective for defeating the third interaction; 
   the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure includes a retaining member that is resiliently deformable between:
 an insertion configuration, wherein, while the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure is disposed in the insertion configuration, the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure is insertable into the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure for effecting the fourth interaction; and 
 a retention configuration, wherein, while the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure is inserted into the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure such that the fourth interaction is effected, and the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure are co-operatively configured to oppose a deflection, of at least one of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure and the second connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure, that is effective for defeating the fourth interaction. 
   
     
     
         24 . The kit of  claim 23 , wherein:
 the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure includes an arm that extends outwardly from the outward-facing surface of the first rail sidewall of the horizontal rail;   the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure extends from the arm of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure;   the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure includes an arm that extends outwardly from the outward-facing surface of the first rail sidewall of the horizontal rail   the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure extends from the arm of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure;   the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure includes an arm that extends outwardly from the outward-facing surface of the second rail sidewall of the horizontal rail;   the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure extends from the arm of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure;   the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure includes an arm that extends outwardly from the outward-facing surface of the second rail sidewall of the horizontal rail;   the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure extends from the arm of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure;   wherein:
 while the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure extends in a direction towards the outward-facing surface of the first rail sidewall of the horizontal rail, away from a central longitudinal axis of the horizontal rail, and away from the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure; 
 while the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure extends in a direction towards the outward-facing surface of the first rail sidewall of the horizontal rail, away from the central longitudinal axis of the horizontal rail, and away from the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure; 
 while the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure extends in a direction towards the outward-facing surface of the second rail sidewall of the horizontal rail and away from a central longitudinal axis of the horizontal rail, and away from the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure; and 
 while the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure is disposed in the retention configuration, the retaining member of the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure extends in a direction towards the outward-facing surface of the second rail sidewall of the horizontal rail, away from the central longitudinal axis of the horizontal rail, and away from the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure. 
   
     
     
         25 . The kit of  claim 22 , wherein:
 the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure are disposed in alignment along an axis that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the horizontal rail;   the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure are disposed in alignment along the axis that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the horizontal rail; and   (i) the first connection counterpart of the first connecting structure and the first connection counterpart of the second connecting structure, and (ii) the first connection counterpart of the third connecting structure and the first connection counterpart of the fourth connecting structure are disposed in an offset relationship, along the axis that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the horizontal rail.