WO2018015013A1 - Mechanical growth and/or standing support for plants - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a mechanical growth and/or standing support (1) for plants (4), such a growth support comprising a trellis held to project upwards, or a similar structure (2) for leaning or climbing for at least one plant (4), designed such that a second trellis or a similar leaning or climbing structure (3) is hinged to the aforementioned structure (2) and can be pivoted relative thereto about an upwardly projecting axis (5).

Description

 Description:

Mechanical growth and / or stand aid for plants

The invention relates to a mechanical growth and / or stand aid for plants according to the preamble of claim 1 and to a method for transport packing for plants according to the preamble of claim 12.

It is known, both for rearing and for transport from the breeder to the dealer or the customer as well as in the final position of plants to keep them on trellises or similar lean or climbing structures, for example, to protect the plants from damage and to prevent kinking of plant parts or to encourage their growth upwards without too much latitude growth.

In particular, in transport vehicles when potted plants should be transported as close together as possible, it is necessary that such plants do not protrude too far outward and

CONFIRMATION COPY there collide with other plants. For example, in roses or similar sensitive plants whose branches are soft and pliable, the risk that small branches or shoots bend it, especially high. It is known, for example, to provide for transport such plants with a trellis inserted into the pot, to which the plants are connected in several places, for example via clove rings or bands such as Max-tape or similar measures. This connection in several places is time consuming and involves the risk that already branches or shoots are kinked or otherwise damaged. In addition, the handling of Max-tape tools is technically difficult for experience often working in this area experience. The invention is based on the problem of achieving an improvement here.

The invention solves this problem by a mechanical growth and / or stand aid for plants with the features of claim 1 and by a method having the features of claim 12. Further advantageous features and developments of the invention will become apparent from the claims 2 to 1 1st In particular, the invention forms a culture aid for the plant breeding nursery.

In the embodiment of the invention training in accordance with claim 1 created a possibility, on the one hand to significantly accelerate the protection of the plants on the growth or stand help and on the other hand to significantly reduce the injury of the plants in this backup as well as during transport. The plants can be securely bordered between the two leaning or climbing structures and are thus closely and reliably protected to the outside. By simply closing the Hinge is also a binding of individual shoots dispensable. This is possible for a person working about a doubling of the clock rate in the production of a transport protection for the plant.

If the second leaning or climbing structure in the lower region is shortened compared to the first favorable, the first can be plugged stable and with sufficient depth for a good grip in the soil and still the second leaning or climbing structure on the upper edge of j eweiligen planter be swung away, about to close the hinge.

In particular, for this purpose, the first leaning or climbing structure, for example, two downwardly projecting and plugged into a soil post for their secure support. On the other hand, in the second leaning or climbing structure, only one post which can be inserted down into a soil can be provided on the hinge side, or both edge posts can be shortened at the bottom in order to be able to pivot over the pot edge.

It is thus not needed for plugging a large pot for the trellis. It is then not necessary to fix both the plant in front and a plant surrounding the rear part in the ground. Rather, in the invention, the first part of the structure can form a back wall as a support surface for the plant, which is also plugged into the ground. The (at least partially) shortened front part can still end above the soil and are thus pivoted about the vertical axis and closed in the manner of a door in front of the plant. The pot must therefore only be so large that the rear, first part of the structure can be inserted into the soil. An enlargement of the pot for the front, second part of the structure, however, is not required. For example, the rear part may have said two downwardly projecting posts have, for example, transversely spaced 8 to 24 centimeters apart in the transverse direction. In the front part, for example, both posts are shortened, or only one post is shortened compared to the posts of the rear part, so ends higher. In both cases, said pivoting of the front part about the vertical axis is possible.

The packing density of plant pots, especially for transport, can thus be increased considerably with the invention.

Therefore, the invention also allows a meaningful transport protection for the so bordered plant without too much space would be needed by too large pots in the truck. Furthermore, with the invention, the plant can also be placed in the lying on the rear leaning surface, the front structure are then closed like a door in front of the lying plant.

Simply on the hinge side, the two lean or climbing structures on belts, cable ties, carnation ribbons or similar brackets can be connected to each other movable. Permanently installed hinges are then unnecessary. The brackets can embrace in particular a hinge-side edge post of the two leaning or climbing structures together and thereby hold them movable together.

Further, it is advantageous if one of the hinge side opposite edge side of the leaning or climbing structures in the pivoted state of the second leaning or climbing structure is halterbar at the first. Thus, an approximately parallel pivoted position of the two leaning or climbing structures can be achieved, which can enclose the plant between them as in a front and back armor. In a low-cost training include the lean or climbing structures each comprise two edge posts, between which, as in a ladder crossbars are extended. It is helpful to avoid bruising the rimmed plant when the cross beams of the first lean or climbing structure are offset in height relative to the cross beams of the second leaning or climbing structure, so that the plant can dodge the crossbars each a piece.

Inexpensive and at the same time very stable, the leaning or climbing structures can each be at least substantially formed of bamboo. Further, it is advantageous if the edge posts of the leaning or climbing structures are each arranged obliquely relative to a vertical, so that they are wider as the plant to be protected upwards and can be inserted into the bottom of the relatively narrow pot or the like.

Overall, in the mounted position a plant can be bordered over a substantial part of its extension between the two leaning or climbing structures - as in an armor between the breast and back armor.

For a significant acceleration of the mounting of the enclosure, the plant can be kept completely free of its own connection (for example, via tapes) on and between the lean or climbing structures in this enclosed position. Especially the time-consuming tying the plant can thus be completely saved. The method according to claim 12 can in particular be carried out shortly before the beginning of the plant transport (for example, from the producer to the merchant and / or to the customer). In this case, the plant can already grow up on a first leaning or climbing structure, for example a trellis, whereas the second leaning or climbing structure is only swiveled in and closed shortly before being transported. Optionally, the plant can grow without a similar leaning or climbing structure, and this is only inserted, swung closed and closed for transport.

It is also possible that the two leaning and / or climbing structures are mutually höhenverschiebbar, especially when the hinging bands or the like are each arranged between two edge posts, so that the two leaning and / or climbing structures against each other vertically to the next cross member (about 10 to 20 centimeters) can be pushed up or down. In an intermediate position then the cross beams are not aligned as in the drawing before each other, but are staggered to each other, so that optically results in twice as many transom spars.

Further advantages and features of the invention will become apparent from the drawing illustrated and described below embodiments of the subject invention.

In the drawing shows:

1 shows a detail of two mutually supported and formed each as a trellis leaning or climbing structures in still pivoted position to each other, 2 a potted ornamental plant still without a leaning or climbing structure,

Fig. 3, the potted ornamental plant of Figure 2 with a in the

 Soil-inserted growth aid with a leaning or climbing structure of Figure 1 behind the ornamental plant and another articulated thereto leaning or climbing structure in still pivoted position,

Fig. 4 is a similar view as Figure 3, but j after the

 Swinging the front lean or climbing structure.

A mechanical growth and / or stand aid 1 for plants 4 according to the invention is shown by way of example in FIG. 1: this comprises an upright trellis or a similar leaning or climbing structure 2 which can be used as a support for at least one plant 4. The growth and / or floor support 1 further comprises at least a second trellis or similar Anlehn- or climbing structure 3. This is hinged to the aforementioned Anlehn- or climbing structure 2 and against this about a rising axis 5 in and against the direction of the arrow S swiveling. The axis 5 stands here by way of example slightly obliquely relative to the vertical.

The growth and / or stance aid 1 is used in particular for cultural purposes in the rearing of plants and can form a disposable product that rotted with time. The first leaning or climbing structure 2 has two downwardly projecting and in a soil E or another planting ground (for example, polystyrene or dry substrate) plug-in posts 6, 7, which are outside here on the sides. Others too Geometries are of course possible. In the second leaning or climbing structure 3, two lateral edge posts 8, 9 are also provided according to the illustrated embodiment, of which only one 8 approximately as far down as the posts 6, 7 and thus also in the soil E can be inserted. The other post 9, however, is shortened by the length K, so that it can be pivoted across the soil E and the upper edge 13 of the plant container 12. Alternatively, both posts 8, 9 could be shortened below, so that then on the leaning or climbing structure 3 no downwardly plugged into a soil E post is provided.

The length K can be, for example, several centimeters to well over ten centimeters.

It is thus not needed for plugging a large pot for the trellis. Thus, in the invention, the first part of the structure can form a back wall as a support surface for the plant, which is also plugged into the ground. The (at least partially) shortened front part can still end above the soil and are thus pivoted about the vertical axis and closed in the manner of a door in front of the plant. The pot must therefore only be so large that the rear, first part of the structure can be inserted into the soil. This has, for example, the said two downwardly projecting posts 6, 7, which are for example transversely spaced 8 to 24 centimeters apart. In the front part, for example, both posts 8, 9 shortened, or only one post 9 is shortened compared to the posts 6, 7 of the rear part, so ends higher. In both cases, said pivoting of the front part about the vertical axis is possible. The plant 4 to be provided with the growth and / or stand aid 1 is held here in a plant container 12, for example for transport. The packing density of planters 12, especially for transport in trucks or freight cars, can be significantly increased with the invention and the close-fitting enclosure of plants front and rear. Therefore, the invention also allows a meaningful transport protection for the so bordered plant without too much space would be needed by too large pots in the truck. Furthermore, with the invention, the plant can also be placed in the lying on the rear leaning surface, the front structure are then closed like a door in front of the lying plant. The package of front 3 and rear 2 leaning and / or climbing structure, for example, only a few inches thick, for example, about two to four centimeters, so that the transport of such growth and / or stand aids 1 before mounting them around plants very easy and space saving is possible. Even in the mounted around the plant state, the thickness is hardly increased.

The growth and / or aid 1 is not only for the transport of plants, but also stationary in planted plants 4, such as in the garden, usable.

Even then, the second leaning or climbing structure 3 in the lower region relative to the first 2 can be shortened in whole or in part, to allow the pivoting above the soil E or another substrate.

On the hinge side 1 1, the two leaning or climbing structures 2, 3 are on bands, cable ties, carnation ribbons or similar brackets 10, here two adjacent in mounted position bear border posts 7, 8, connected to each other movably. These brackets 10 are as cheap as possible and must withstand mechanical high load, so that simple solu tions, such as loosely around the edge posts 7, 8 drawn bands or the like, sufficient. Advantageously, the brackets 10 allow a little clearance and a certain distance between the edge posts 7, 8 of a few millimeters to a few centimeters to each other so that when closing the hinge (transition from Figure 3 to Figure 4), the plant 4 is not too squeezed. In particular, two or more brackets 10 are used axially spaced apart.

After swiveling in the second leaning or climbing structure 3 with respect to the first 2, this can be held in the region of one of the hinge side 11 opposite edge side 14 on the first leaning or climbing structure 2. For this purpose, tapes, cable ties, carnation ribbons, elastic eyelets or similar mass-produced items may be provided as a connector 15. These can likewise ensure a distance between the two attachment or climbing structures 2, 3 to one another and, for example, also be variable in length (such as cable ties), so as to be able to adjust the width of the intermediate space between the two leaning or climbing structures 2, 3, depending on the plant , To secure the closed position usually a single connector 1 5 is sufficient. Alternatively, the front leaning or climbing structure 3 can also be secured to the planter 12 or the soil E in the parallel position.

Thus, in the mounted position of the growth and / or stand aid 1 at least one plant 4 over a substantial part of their height and / or width extension between the two lean or climbing structures 2, 3 bordered and thus largely protected against kinking individual shoots or branches , As can be seen in FIG. 4, individual parts of the plant 4 may protrude beyond the upper edge or over the side edges 11, 14. The plant 4 must therefore not be squeezed when closing the hinge or cut back to a level that all Liehe plant parts fit into a standard volume, unlike when slipping over a hood or bagging or similar packaging mechanisms. The installation of a growth and / or stand aid 1 according to the invention is therefore very gentle for the plant 4. In addition, such a growth and / or stand aid 1 also remain with the customer after the purchase of the plant.

The leaning or climbing structures 2, 3 shown here may be similar except for the shortened lower beam 9. This beam 9 can also be shortened during assembly, so that a mass production and simple logistics without confusion of parts 2, 3 are possible. The parts 2, 3 may advantageously be formed of lightweight and sturdy bamboo wood. Other woods, plastic or metal are of course possible. Also, each part 2 and 3 may be in one piece, for example, form an injection molded part.

In the embodiment shown here, the leaning or climbing structures 2, 3 j each formed like a trellis and each comprise two edge posts 6, 7 and 8, 9. Between these extend - here three examples - transverse bars 2. 1, 2.2, 2.3 and 3. 1, 3.2, 3.3. It can also be favorable transverse bars 2. 1, 2.2, 2.3 of the first leaning or climbing structure 2 with respect to the transverse bars 3. 1, 3.2, 3.3 of the second leaning or climbing structure 2 be offset in height, so the bordered plant 4 each in the field Transverse spars to allow evasion to the front or rear and there to avoid bruising. The transverse bars can be made thin and light and, for example, one Diameter of, for example, only about 2 millimeters. Thus, an individual adaptation to particular growth characteristics of the respective plant is possible, for example, to transversely branching branches. There can then be left by moving one or more cross beams 2. 1, 2.2, 2.3 or 3. 1, 3.2 and / or 3.3 a space so that damage to the plant are prevented and yet the growth and / or stand aid 1 so it can be concluded that both parts 2, 3 are very close to each other. The total thickness of the bordered plant with the two leaning and climbing structures can thus remain very low and for example be less than four centimeters.

As with conventional trellises, the edge posts 6, 7, 8, 9 of the leaning or climbing structures 2, 3 can also be arranged obliquely outwards relative to a vertical and thus take into account the widening of the plant 4 in the upward direction. With the mounted growth or support 1 of the plant 4 is also given a preferential plane, so that it can be aligned with its pot 12 based on this preferred plane to the sun. Particularly advantageously, it is possible that in the mounted position of the stand aid 1 and bordered position of the plant 4 it is kept free of its own connection to the lean or climbing structures 2, 3 between them. This facilitates the assembly considerably, since no longer individual branches or shoots must be connected in any way, which was previously very time-consuming and was prone to injury for the plant 4. According to the inventive method for Transportkonfektio- ning for at least one plant 4, which is held in a planting substrate, in particular soil E, provided planter 12, first in the plant substrate, a trellis or a similar Anlehn- or climbing structure 2 for at least one plant. 4 inserted so that it stands upright in the planting ground with contact to the plant 4. At this leaning or climbing structure 2 a second trellis or a similar leaning or climbing structure 3 is hinged on one side and pivotable about this about an uprising axis 5. First, the pivot position is still open, so a large angle (for example, 90 ° to 180 °) between the parts 2, 3. After inserting the first leaning or climbing structure 2, the hinge is swung around the plant 4 around and this between the two lean or climbing structures 2, 3 bordered. To secure the resulting, at least approximately parallel position of the swung-in position parts 2, 3, the parts 2, 3 can be held together over the one or more connectors 1 5, or the part 3 can be secured against the pot 12 or the plant substrate.

It has been found that with the invention, the number of plants ready for transport by a worker could be approximately doubled over conventional solutions per unit of time. At the same time, the injuries of the treated plants were significantly reduced.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

Growth aid, 10 brackets, leaning or climbing structure, 20 1 1 hinge side, cross member, 12 planter, cross member 13 upper pot edge, cross member 14 edge side,

Leaning or climbing structure, 15 connectors,

Cross member, 25 E soil,

Cross bar, S swing direction, cross bar, K length

Plant,

towering axis,

Edge post, 30

Verge post,

Verge post,

Verge post,

Claims

Claims: 1. A mechanical growth and / or stand aid (1) for plants (4), wherein the growth aid comprises an upright trellis or a similar leaning or climbing structure (2) for at least one plant (4),  characterized  in that a second trellis or a similar leaning or climbing structure (3) is hinged to the abovementioned (2) and is pivotable relative to the latter about an upright axis (5). 2. growth and / or stand aid (1) according to claim 1,  characterized,  that the second leaning or climbing structure (3) is shortened in the lower area compared to the first (2). 3. growth and / or stand aid (1) according to claim 2,  characterized,  that the first leaning or climbing structure (2) has two downwardly projecting posts (6; 7) which can be inserted into a soil (E) or other plant substrate and only one (8) or not at the second leaning or climbing structure (3) down into a soil (E) or other plant substrate pluggable post is provided. 4. growth and / or stand aid (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized, that on the hinge side (11) the two leaning or climbing structures (2; 3) on belts, cable ties, carnation ribbons or similar two edge posts (7; 8) respective holders (10) are movably connected to each other. 5. growth and / or stand aid (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4,  characterized,  in that one of the hinge side (11) opposite the edge side (14) of the leaning or climbing structures (2; 3) can be held on the first (2) in the pivoted state of the second leaning or climbing structure (3). 6. growth and / or stand aid (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5,  characterized,  that the leaning or climbing structures (2, 3) each comprise two edge posts (6, 7, 8, 9) between which transverse beams (2.1, 2.2, 2.3 or 3.1, 3.2, 3.3) are extended. 7. Growth and / or stand aid (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6,  characterized, the transverse struts (2.1; 2.2; 2.3) of the first leaning or climbing structure (2) are offset in height relative to the transverse struts (3.1; 3.2; 3.3) of the second leaning or climbing structure (2). 8. Growth and / or stand aid (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7,  characterized,  that the leaning or climbing structures (2, 3) are each formed at least substantially from bamboo. 9. growth and / or stand aid (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8,  characterized,  in that the edge posts (6, 7, 8, 9) of the leaning or climbing structures (2, 3) are each arranged obliquely with respect to a vertical. 10. Growth and / or stand aid (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9,  characterized,  that in the mounted position a plant (4) is bordered over a substantial part of its extension between the two leaning or climbing structures (2; 3). 11. growth and / or stand aid (1) according to claim 10,  by that, eichenn,  that in the mounted position, the plant (4) in the enclosed position free of its own connection to the Anlehnoder climbing structures (2, 3) is held between them. 12. A method for transport packing for plants (4), wherein the respective plant is held in a soil (E) provided with planter (12) and in this one towering trellis or a similar leaning or climbing structure (2) for at least one plant (4) is inserted, characterized, that a second trellis or a similar leaning or climbing structure (3) hinged to the above-mentioned (2) and pivotable about this about a towering axis (5) pivots around the plant (4) and between the two Leaning or climbing structures (2, 3) is bordered.