Adjustable width barrier

A method of installing the expandable barrier, comprising:

• linearly sliding a first panel of the expandable barrier relative to a second panel, wherein the expandable barrier comprises a first lateral end and a second lateral end, the lateral ends being on opposing sides of the expandable barrier relative to a horizontal axis;
• and
• rotating a locking member having a first end pivotally coupled to the first panel at a first location disposed on the first lateral end, to push the first panel away from the second panel;
• and
• sliding a second end of the locking member in a linear direction when moving between a locked and unlocked state.

A method of installing an expandable barrier, comprising:

• linearly sliding a first panel of the expandable barrier relative to a second panel, wherein the expandable barrier comprises a first lateral end and a second lateral end, the lateral ends being on opposing sides of the expandable barrier relative to a horizontal axis;
• providing a locking member having a first end pivotally coupled to the first panel;
• sliding a second end of the locking member within a guide provided on the second panel;
• and
• locking the expandable barrier by rotating the locking member downwardly.

A method of installing an expandable barrier, comprising:

• linearly sliding a first panel of the expandable barrier relative to a second panel, wherein the expandable barrier comprises a first lateral end and a second lateral end, the lateral ends being on opposing sides of the expandable barrier relative to a horizontal axis;
• providing a locking member having a first end and a second end;
• sliding the second end of the locking member within a guide provided on the second panel when moving between a locked and unlocked state;
• and
• locking the expandable barrier by rotating the locking member downwardly.