Erectable compression posts for temporary fencing installation

An erectable compression post for installing temporary fencing, the erectable compression post comprising:

• an upper portion positionable in engagement with a ceiling;
• a lower portion positionable in engagement with a floor, the upper portion moveable vertically within the lower portion;
• a fence retaining portion affixed to the upper portion or the lower portion;
• a compression assembly to bias the upper portion relative to the lower portion;
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• a locking assembly to lock a position of the upper portion relative to the lower portion, the locking assembly comprising:
• a handle rotatably connected to the lower portion at an intermediary location on the handle between upper and lower ends thereof, wherein the intermediary location on the handle defines a pivot axis which is fixed in location relative to the lower portion;
• a single tilting plate having a space defined therein to be positioned around the upper portion, wherein the tilting plate comprises a first side and an opposing second side, wherein the second side is movable relative to the upper portion such that the tilting plate is tiltable relative to the upper portion about the first side, and wherein the second side has a lower surface positioned above the upper end of the handle and detached therefrom;
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• a retaining member affixed to the lower portion, the retaining member comprising a retaining portion extending above the lower portion, the retaining portion defining a downward-facing surface,
• wherein, in a locking position, the first side of the tilting plate is in engagement with the downward-facing surface of the retaining member and the upper end of the handle is in engagement with the lower surface of the second side of the single tilting plate in a manner exerting an upward force on the second side, whereby the single tilting plate is tilted into frictional engagement with the upper portion to retain the upper portion relative to the lower portion.