DE102019105187A1 - Housing structure type device, access method and irrigation system - Google Patents

Abstract

A device in the manner of an accommodation structure is described and illustrated, comprising a framework-like support structure and a plurality of side walls that can be arranged thereon, as well as a roof. The special feature is that at least one of the side walls or the roof has a flexible panel that can be fixed to the support structure, the panel being able to be bent open for access to the interior of the device. The invention enables installation remote from the ground and protection against predators, as well as a modular construction, mobility, location-independent installation, revision capability, and modular construction (for example block or row construction). In addition, an irrigation / nutrient system is affected, which through its design or arrangement offers considerable water and nutrient savings.

Description

• So sind Hochbeete bekannt, welche es Nutzern erlauben, beispielsweise Kräuter oder Gemüse in Bereichen anzubauen, in denen eine bequeme, rückenschonende Arbeitshöhe erwünscht ist.

Devices in the manner of an accommodation structure are sufficiently known, for example, from the field of accommodation structures for plants:

• Raised beds are known which allow users, for example, to grow herbs or vegetables in areas where a comfortable, back-friendly working height is desired.

The disadvantage is that these raised beds are completely immobile, and also have a hard-to-move, unnecessary volume of soil, which also makes them difficult to revise. Another disadvantage is that, due to the ground-based construction, they cannot offer any effective protection against pests or bad weather situations.

Raised beds are known which have fixed disk covers or pipe-supported foil covers as weather protection, which as a disadvantage, due to their fixed, inflexible construction height, do not offer any space for growing taller plants.

Furthermore, classic raised beds and smaller greenhouses do not have controlled, automatic irrigation. There are only known sprinkling line systems for irrigation, which have the disadvantage that they are suitable for plants that are sensitive to rain, e.g. Tomatoes, are entirely unsuitable. Furthermore, there is an increased evaporation and thus a significantly higher water consumption.

None of these classic raised beds and greenhouses has a water recirculation to counteract water waste.

Only very complex systems and structures are known, which are built on high-rise buildings in cities and have aquariums with fish underneath, which serve to collect and store water.

Furthermore, greenhouses are known which, through a transparent structure, offer essentially air-conditioned accommodation for plants. Such greenhouses usually have several side walls, a roof and, if necessary, a support structure. A greenhouse typically has a door for access to the plants arranged therein.

The problem, however, is that a door can only be provided in relatively large greenhouses and, moreover, represents a relatively complex and expensive component to be assembled. These are also very difficult to maintain and clean, and spare parts are usually not available. Furthermore, such known greenhouses lose a lot of space due to the need to be accessible.

The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a housing structure, for example for plants, which has suitable protection and sufficient space for what is housed therein, while still allowing good access to the interior at low component costs.

The invention solves this problem according to a first aspect with a device according to the main claim and is therefore characterized in that at least one of the side walls or the roof has a flexible panel that can be fixed to the support structure or is designed as such, the panel being accessible can be bent open onto the interior of the device.

In other words, the idea of the invention consists in ensuring access to the interior of the device with the aid of a flexible panel (for example a flexible wall or a roof element) instead of a door or a removable cover or the like. This enables the production of a corresponding device with inexpensive components while providing flexible access to the interior.

The accommodation structure according to the invention comprises at least one frame-like support structure. This carrier structure can be a structure of the type used, for example, in a similar form for the construction of (industrial) shelving systems. The support structure can in particular comprise rail-like and / or L-shaped (or rectangular in cross-section), elongated rail elements or struts. These rail-like elements can have a perforated grid which allows other rails and / or (intermediate) floors and / or fastening means to be attached.

With the help of the perforated grid and fastening elements that are compatible therewith, in particular several rail-like elements can be combined and assembled to form a carrier structure.

This rail-like support structure enables a particularly simple modular construction of the accommodation structure.

Depending on the visual requirements, the support structure can also be painted, varnished or provided with another decorative or protective layer (for example, treated with rust effect spray) before or after assembly.

According to the invention, several side walls can be arranged on the carrier structure. Typically, an accommodation structure has four side walls (although the invention also includes other structures, for example with only three or more than four side walls). The side walls can typically be attached to the support structure, preferably (manually) detachably.

In addition, the accommodation structure has a roof. This roof can have a shape similar to that of one of the side walls (that is, it can be arranged essentially along a plane) or also have a curved shape or the like. The roof can have a planar, essentially horizontal orientation or a gable roof shape, round roof shape or the like.

In particular, the roof can be formed from one or more panels. Furthermore, the roof can be assigned in particular support structures in the manner of elongated girders / traverses or rails with a rectangular cross-section, which additionally support the roof (for example in the event of considerable rainfall or snowfall). These elongate support structures or support girders / traverses can in particular extend straight over the entire width (or length) of the accommodation structure and can preferably be of transparent design.

The roof can be fastened to the support structure, preferably also releasably.

Typically, the side walls and / or the roof are in any case partially or partially transparent.

According to the invention it is provided that at least one of the side walls or the roof has a flexible panel that can be fixed to the support structure. The panel can form the complete side wall (or the complete roof) or only part of a side wall (or the roof). In the latter case, several flexible panels can also jointly form a side wall or a roof. This is a particularly preferred embodiment. It should be noted that the invention also fundamentally covers configurations in which only one area of the side wall is designed as a flexible panel (and, for example, another area is not at all flexible or openable).

Such a panel preferably extends over the entire width or length of the accommodation structure (in other words, this means, for example, cases in which the side wall is completely formed by the panel or several panels are arranged one above the other or a panel above or below a fixed side wall section is arranged).

The panel can be attached to the support structure. This advantageously includes a design in which the panel overlaps the support structure for fastening and / or can be fixed directly to the support structure, in particular with fastening means to be discussed in more detail later.

In principle, however, the invention also includes configurations in which the flexible panel can only be fixed indirectly to the support structure, for example via an auxiliary structure surrounding the panel (e.g. a rigid, larger panel with a central recess into which the flexible panel can be inserted).

Advantageously, however, the panel is attached directly to the support structure and / or overlaps it, which makes it possible to open a side wall (or the roof) over its entire width for access from the interior of the device by bending it open.

The panel can be detachably attached to the support structure at several locations. A user can resolve some of these locations, preferably all of the top or all of the bottom attachment locations or points, and then bend or bend the panel open to access the interior (although other attachment points remain unsolved).

To do this, he bends part of the panel out of the main plane of extension of the panel. This bending out can preferably take place on the lower part of the panel or on the upper part of the panel, wherein the panel can be bent upwards or downwards. Such a turning can advantageously take place outwards with respect to the accommodation structure (in an alternative exemplary embodiment, however, in the case of a recess also towards the interior of the accommodation structure).

In this way, particularly good access to the interior of the accommodation structure is made possible without a door or the like having to be provided for this purpose. The user only needs to loosen the panel at some of the fastening points.

After bending open, the user can manually intervene in the accommodation structure or - depending on the design - also enter the accommodation structure or something similar.

According to an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that each of the side walls (and / or the roof) has a flexible panel that can be fixed to the support structure or is designed as such.

This enables particularly advantageous access to the accommodation structure, since the spatial conditions do not need to be taken into account for the accessibility of the accommodation structure (for example, the accommodation structure can be placed on a wall with any side and does not need to consider which of the sides can be bent or opened is).

Of course, the invention also covers all accommodation structures in which only one of the side walls or several (but not all) of the side walls have a corresponding panel or are designed as such.

A corresponding panel can typically consist of (flexible or elastic) plastic, for example polycarbonate.

The panels according to the invention can, for example, have a material thickness of between 0.5 and 2.0 mm, preferably between 0.5 and 1.5 mm, more preferably between 0.6 and 1 mm, more preferably a material thickness of about 0, 8 mm (polycarbonate panel).

Such configurations allow a particularly flexible and pliable configuration of the panel. Alternatively, however, a panel can also consist of a different material, as long as a corresponding flexibility is maintained.

The support structure typically consists of galvanized, sendzimir galvanized steel or stainless steel, a high-strength plastic such as e.g. fiber-reinforced polyamide or polycarbonate, which allows the accommodation structure to be set up outdoors, i.e. outside (a house or the like), as rust formation is counteracted and this material is considered weather-resistant.

Basically, the device can of course also be set up in the manner of an accommodation structure inside a building, in entrance halls, hall-like buildings, here then preferably as an architecturally decorative component with its special panel character (for example as additional, temperature-controlled protection in a winter garden or the like).

However, it is advantageously an accommodation structure for the outside area, that is to say an accommodation structure which is not itself accommodated in another structure (such as a house or shed or the like). The outdoor area can in particular mean an open space area, courtyard area, garden area of a house, company premises, a public facility, school, authority, even daycare center. Any accommodation structure according to the invention which is arranged in the open air is advantageously included. In this respect, one can also speak in particular of an outdoor accommodation structure within the scope of the invention.

In the accommodation structure according to the invention, in particular plants, for example herbs, vegetables (tomatoes), flowers or the like, are accommodated or grown and grown, which are typically planted in greenhouses or raised beds. The roof and the side wall panels offer protection against unfriendly weather conditions or environmental influences, but also offer particularly favorable, permanent greenhouse conditions for high-yield, healthy cultivation.

In these cases, the device according to the invention can also be designed as a raised bed greenhouse, raised bed house, small greenhouse, planting house, greenhouse or tomato house.

Alternatively, the accommodation structure can of course also serve to accommodate other objects, such as, for example, the accommodation of garbage cans or bicycles or garden tools. In this sense, the accommodation structure can also be designed as a garbage box, bicycle shed or (multifunctional) garden shed.

According to the most preferred embodiment of the invention, however, the device is designed as a raised bed, raised bed greenhouse and / or raised bed house. In particular, a raised bed greenhouse structure can be provided, which enables plants to be planted in the manner of a raised bed at about waist height of a user, but also enables a (especially transparent) roof and cladding structure, as in a greenhouse. It can therefore advantageously be a matter of a plant rearing, cultivation and accommodation structure.

As an alternative to a raised bed training (in which, for example, halfway An intermediate floor for plant boxes or the like can be introduced in the accommodation structure height), the entire accommodation structure can of course also be open to the ground, for example if it is designed as a greenhouse (think of the protection of a palm tree or the like). This can also be designed and used as winter quarters for potted plants when no other plants could be grown.

In this sense, the accommodation structure can have its own floor or be open at the bottom. However, the floor can advantageously be formed by a separate element, in particular a transport pallet (preferably made of recycled plastic or by a steel and / or plastic frame). Such a transport pallet can be used particularly well as part of an outer packaging for shipping a device according to the invention in the manner of an accommodation structure, for example when designed as a euro pallet.

According to a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the bottom or lower region of the device can have wheels. This allows the mobile use of a device according to the invention in the manner of an accommodation structure. In particular, the wheels can be arranged, for example screwed, on said floor or on said transport pallet. In their configuration, these offer the advantageous property that the accommodation structure can preferably be movably movable on smooth, solid surfaces.

As an alternative to the arrangement of wheels, adjustment means can also be arranged in the floor area of the accommodation structure - for example in the manner of threaded adjustable feet - for level alignment of the entire accommodation structure (as is known, for example, from table legs or cupboards or the like). Such means are in particular assigned to the corner areas (in the case of an accommodation structure with an essentially rectangular basic shape, that is to say the four corner areas). They advantageously allow height adjustability and horizontal alignment.

At the same time, this enables installation that is preferably generally remote from the floor and, in addition or as an alternative, the device can be firmly, non-positively and positively connected to a solid base with the aid of dowels (for example on the threaded feet). Alternatively, stone slabs can be used as a base for the device and / or rubber compensation plates can be placed under them for horizontal alignment.

When designing the accommodation structure as a plant accommodation structure or as a raised bed, raised bed greenhouse, raised bed house, some or at least one of the panels is typically (at least in sections) transparent in order to enable a greenhouse effect / greenhouse effect. The same goes for the roof. Furthermore, in this context, the wave-shaped structure of the wall and roof panels offers a climatically particularly advantageous access and / or forced ventilation of the accommodation structure, so that ventilation by the user can conveniently be dispensed with.

According to a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the panel has a wave-shaped structure in cross section. They can also be called a corrugated sheet. This enables a flexible panel to be produced in a particularly advantageous manner. In the case of an arrangement as a side wall, a vertical cross section preferably reveals such a shape.

The fact that the vertical cross-section in a preferred embodiment has a wave-shaped design, in addition to a static stabilization of the entire, coherent frame structure, ensures that each panel by bending or bending upwards or preferably downwards to an opening with a comfortable Access to the interior of the device leads.

Alternatively, however, it is also conceivable that a horizontal cross-section shows such a wave-shaped design, which would lead to the panel being preferably able to be bent or bent laterally (at least when the panel is arranged in the area of the side wall or as a side wall, door-like function). The same can apply to a roof in the manner of a gable roof. For a flat roof, of course, only a horizontal cross section shows a wave shape.

In the case of the wave shape, the panel can be arranged on the carrier structure in such a way that, for example, the wave troughs are assigned to the structure or bear against it. Any fastening means that may be present are then typically assigned to the wave troughs. The wave troughs can lie directly on the carrier structure or, for example, on a support element assigned to the carrier structure (such as a rubber-like band or the like).

The waveform can be sinusoidal (ie essentially round or rounded). Advantageously, however, it can also be provided that the wave shape shows or is designed as a trapezoidal wave-shaped structure, such that both the valleys of the wave structure and the crests in cross section are designed in the manner of straight sections and / or the flanks of the waves are designed as straight areas in cross section. For example, the wave shape can consist of oppositely aligned trapezoids arranged next to one another (at least if you ignore the base of the trapezoid).

Such a design has the particular advantage that in the case of transparent panels the transparency is guaranteed even better than in the case of sinusoidal wave-shaped structures. Furthermore, in the case of the trapezoidal configuration of the corrugations, an improved static stability of the entire panels or the entire stability of the accommodation structure can advantageously be determined.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the accommodation structure has trapezoidal-wave-shaped, transparent panels and sine-wave-shaped opaque (for example black) panels. A particularly advantageous optical effect is created when the differently colored or differently transparent areas or panels of an accommodation structure also differ in terms of their wave shape: For example, in a mixed raised bed and greenhouse accommodation structure, the lower part can, for example, be sinusoidally opaque ( especially black) and the upper area (from about the area above an intermediate floor in which the plants are based or the top layer of the potting soil is) transparent and trapezoidal-wave-shaped.

Of course, any other type of wave shape can also be selected (such as a triangular-wave-shaped structure or the like) or even a planar, non-wave-shaped structure.

The design, which is wave-shaped in cross-section, has another advantage: In particular in the edge area of the device, this design creates openings which allow air to be dissipated, which automatically avoids an unfavorable build-up of heat and virtually represents forced ventilation, which also allows the user to ventilate the Accommodation structure spared.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the panel is assigned several fastening points for the detachable fastening of a support structure. These fastening points are used to arrange the panel on the scaffolding structure, advantageously the immediate ones. Fastening means and / or counter-fastening means can be assigned to the fastening points.

According to the most advantageous embodiment of the invention, the bendability of a panel is guaranteed even in the event that the panel is still attached to the support structure via several attachment points: For example, a user can only detach the panel from the support structure at two attachment points and still use the panel ( at least over a certain area) (even if, for example, four other fastening points are not released). For example, the user can transfer the (two) lowest or the (two) uppermost fastening points of the panel into a released state and then bend the panel open. For maintenance purposes in particular, it is of course also possible to loosen all fastening points and remove the panel completely.

According to the invention, it is preferably provided that the panel has a plurality of fastening means, which can interact with counter-fastening means of the support structure shape for fastening a support structure. This fastening is advantageously carried out in a form-fitting manner. In particular, a mechanism similar to a snap mechanism can be provided. However, a form-fitting fastening in the manner of a screw-lock nut system or the like is also quite conceivable. However, a snap mechanism-like attachment is particularly easy to solve, as will be explained later.

The panel can have several fastening means, for example in the form of bores / circular openings (or projections or the like). These fastening means are typically similar to one another, so that all fastening means of the panel are of the same type.

The same can apply to the counter-fastening means of the support structure. These are advantageously also of the same type with one another.

The counter-fastening means can also be, for example, bores, extensions or the like.

Advantageously, it is provided that the counter-fastening means and fastening means are sufficient for unsecured attachment to the support structure: One of the two components (preferably the support structure) can have projections or the like and the other (in particular the panel) recesses, which are passed over the projections can. In this case, the bores / circular openings can then snap behind the projections. The projections can for example be designed as eyelets or mushroom heads or the like, which then have mating contact surfaces on the outside of the Reach behind the panels (or the support structure) after inserting them. In addition, however, (further) securing means can of course also be provided.

It is further advantageously provided that the fastening means of the panel are designed as bores / circular openings which can be pushed through by the counter-fastening means of the support structure, wherein the counter-fastening means can be designed, for example, like a plug, also in the manner of an eyelet or the like. An eyelet here has the advantage that, on the one hand, it forms a good plug-in element which can be inserted through a bore / circular opening and, on the other hand, itself provides an opening for additional securing elements.

If the fastening means is designed as a bore / circular opening, this typically has a somewhat smaller diameter than the corresponding counter-fastening means in its widest area. This creates a snap effect, as the panel is typically somewhat pliable or flexible (for example, because it is made of polycarbonate) and the opening therefore still fits over the counter-fastening means and snaps it behind with a little pressure despite the slightly smaller or almost identical diameter.

If the fastening means is designed as a bore / circular opening, this can, as already described above, be assigned to a valley area of a wave-shaped structure of the panel.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, a securing element is assigned to a pair of fastening means and counter-fastening means. This security element can provide additional security or, alternatively, even the actual security. Thus, in the above example of a snap mechanism (which in itself offers a certain degree of security), an additional securing element can be provided which ensures that the snap mechanism is secured and cannot simply pop open, e.g. B. due to a tensile force from wind or the like.

For example, in the event that the counter-fastening means is designed as an eyelet, a hook or a chain or the like and / or a carabiner can be passed through the eyelet-like element.

As an alternative or in addition, a tab can also simply be pushed over the counter-fastening means, in particular if this is designed like a plug. Such a closure flap can consist of an elastic material (for example silicone, EPDM, latex, rubber or the like) and have at least one, preferably slot-like, opening (in particular two) which can be transferred into the plug-like element.

According to the most preferred embodiment, it is provided that two pairs of fastening means and counter fastening means of different panels can be secured simultaneously by a securing element. For example, the securing element can be designed as a tab-shaped element and secure two protruding counter-fastenings (which interact with fastening means of different panels): The tab-shaped element can thus be pushed over a counter-fastening means that pushes through a hole / circular opening of a first panel and also over an opening of a second panel through counter-fastening means. If the counter-fastening means are to be designed as eyelets, a chain, for example, can also be passed through both, in particular with the aid of carabiners or the like arranged thereon.

If two pairs of fastening means and mating fastening means of different panels are secured simultaneously by one securing element, it can be, for example, pairs on the outer edges of the device or accommodation structure which protrude from one another at a 90-degree angle. In the case of a closure flap, this can be stretched over an edge of the device at a substantially right angle and, with the help of its elasticity, can ensure that both pairs of fastening means and counter-fastening means are secured, in particular by snapping over an eyelet with one slot each.

When opening one of the two fastening points or pairs of fastening means and counter-fastening means, said tab can then be held by the other pair of fastening means and counter-fastening means, so that a user can keep his hands free to operate the opening of the panel and the accommodation structure through this opening with both hands, comfortably to manage.

Alternatively, it is of course also possible that several pairs of fastening means and counter-fastening means of the same panel are secured (simultaneously) by a common securing element (the user also having free hands here).

The invention further includes the idea that the device has a base. As already mentioned above, such a floor can also be omitted if it is a downwardly open accommodation structure.

However, a floor provides additional stability for the device and is arranged in the lowermost area of the accommodation structure.

As an alternative or in addition, the device preferably (also) has an intermediate floor. Such an intermediate floor can in particular be used as a raised bed for the formation of the accommodation structure. Plant pots or the like can be placed on such an intermediate floor in order to achieve a raised bed effect, so that the planting soil is essentially at waist height of a user. An intermediate floor also ensures that plants can be stored away from the ground and are thus protected from pests such as snails, beetles or voles.

In addition, the use of an intermediate floor below the intermediate floor can provide an integrated storage space for the device, namely below the planting level. In this way, for example, storage containers, drawers or water tanks for drainage or irrigation and / or drainage can be arranged there.

The base and / or the intermediate base can also have (corresponding) fastening means which can interact with counter-fastening means of the support structure in order to fasten the base and / or the intermediate base to the support structure.

The floor or intermediate floor can in particular be a transport pallet, such as a Euro pallet, for example made of plastic or wood. Alternatively, a floor or an intermediate level can be formed by a steel frame made of the already mentioned (perforated grid) cross members. The transport pallets also have the advantage that they form a suitable component for creating a floor and / or intermediate floor and can still be used for the outer packaging of the device if it is to be sold or shipped. An outer packaging typically has two transport pallets, namely an upper and a lower transport pallet. These can be used, for example, as a floor and as an intermediate floor. The other elements of the accommodation structure (such as panels and the support structure or its elements, such as grid cross-members / supports, preferably made of sendzimir galvanized steel, stainless steel or fiber-reinforced plastic) can be arranged for transport between or on the transport pallets.

According to the most preferred embodiment of the invention, the panel is transparent. This enables a good view of what is arranged in it (for example the plants) and also ensures a supply of the required light.

Preferably, all the panels that are assigned to the side walls are transparent over the entire width and / or length of the device, at least in the area of the plants.

In the case of raised beds in particular, however, the lower part, for example, can also be non-transparent or opaque. Something different naturally applies to accommodation structures such as bicycle sheds or garden sheds or garbage boxes, where the content is about to be concealed. These are typically not transparent, or only in insignificant sections, but are preferably opaque, for example colored black.

The invention also relates to a modular design in the sense that two or more of the devices described can be set up next to one another and, in particular, can be combined into a single one, for example in a row or block design. In this case, the panels assigned to one another can then preferably be omitted, which results in a significant saving in material. In other words, the devices described can represent modules of a modular system which, in a modular construction, can be joined together or fastened to one another, in some cases with the omission of panels.

In conclusion, it should be stated that the modular device according to the invention can be used to provide a novel and flexible, in particular tier-like, device in the manner of a modular system.

According to a further aspect of the invention, this relates to a method for accessing the interior an accommodation structure type device. As described above in relation to the prior art, it is known, in particular for larger greenhouses, to provide doors which, however, cannot be implemented for smaller structures and are too expensive. Furthermore, these doors are susceptible to soiling and therefore very susceptible to malfunctions due to soiling.

The aim of the method according to the invention is therefore to provide a new type of access to the interior of a device in the manner of an accommodation structure.

The invention solves this problem with the features of claim 10, in particular by bending open a flexible panel that can be releasably fixed to the support structure, in particular characterized by a special locking mechanism, and also a special stabilizing effect for the entire statics of the accommodation structure, which later in and to the Claims should be explained in more detail.

In particular, a device according to one of claims 1 to 9 can be used for this purpose.

It should be noted at this point that all of the advantages and subclaims or special configurations explained in connection with the device described above can of course also be transferred to the independent claim 10 directed to a method.

In particular, it should be noted that the panels can have a wave-shaped cross section, the device can be designed as a greenhouse, raised bed or raised bed house, fastening means of a panel can interact with counter-fastening means of the support structure, for example like a snap mechanism, or the like.

For example, all side walls and / or the roof can be bent open.

According to a further aspect, the invention relates to an irrigation system according to claim 11. This irrigation system can in particular be used in one of the devices described above. The special feature is in particular that all components of the irrigation device (with the exception of a water connection) can be arranged within the envelope contour of the device. In this way, a concealed extension of the existing device with integrated irrigation is made possible.

In particular, the advantage of the invention can be seen in the fact that the irrigation device has a battery or a power bank.

According to a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, components of the irrigation device are integrated into a wireless network, for example a pump control and / or a measuring sensor, preferably in the area of the planting soil.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, a display with irrigation information can be integrated into the wireless network, for example in the form of a traffic light or the like.

According to a further, particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the irrigation system can have an irrigation pipe, which can in particular be fixed directly to the outer contour of the device. The tube can, for example, be a conventional tube, preferably made of plastic, e.g. B. a sewer pipe, act as it is typically connected to a sewer or rain gutter.

• 1 in einer sehr schematischen, isometrischen Schrägaufsicht ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung nach Art eines Hochbeet-Gewächshauses,
• 2 vergrößerte Detailansichten des in 1 mit II gekennzeichneten bzw. des in 2 mit dem Bezugszeichen Z versehenen Bereiches,
• 3 eine Einzelansicht eines transparenten Paneels, wie es gemäß 1 im oberen Bereich eingesetzt wird,
• 4 ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung in einer leicht verkleinerten, schematischen Ansicht gemäß 1 in einer höheren Version mit einem zusätzlichen transparenten Höhenbereich,
• 5 die Vorrichtung gemäß 1 in einem teilweise geöffneten Zustand,
• 6a die Vorrichtung gemäß 1 bzw. 5 in einem andersartig geöffneten Zustand,
• 6b ein vergrößerter Ausschnitt des in 6a mit Vlb gekennzeichneten Bereiches,
• 6c ein vergrößerter Ausschnitt des in 6a mit Vlc gekennzeichnetem Bereiches unter zusätzlicher Darstellung einer Dichtungslippe,
• 7 ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung in einer Ansicht etwa gemäß 1, bei welchem auch der untere Bereich transparent ausgebildet ist,
• 8 in einer Ansicht etwa gemäß 1 ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel einer als Müllbox ausgeführten Vorrichtung ohne transparente Bereiche,
• 9 in einer schematischen Ansicht gemäß 1 ein letztes Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung mit Runddach,
• 10 in einer sehr schematischen Schnittansicht, eine schematische Darstellung eines Bewässerungssystems einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung etwa gemäß den 1 bis 6,
• 11 in einer sehr schematischen Schnittansicht, etwa gemäß 10, eine schematische Darstellung einer Netzwerkfunktion einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung.

Further advantages of the invention emerge from the subclaims, which may not be cited, and from the description of the figures that now follows. Show in it:

• 1 in a very schematic, isometric oblique view a first embodiment of a device according to the invention in the manner of a raised bed greenhouse,
• 2 enlarged detailed views of the in 1 marked with II or the in 2 with the reference character Z provided area,
• 3 a single view of a transparent panel as it is according to 1 is used in the upper area,
• 4th a second embodiment of a device according to the invention in a slightly reduced, schematic view according to FIG 1 in a higher version with an additional transparent height area,
• 5 the device according to 1 in a partially open state,
• 6a the device according to 1 or. 5 in a differently open state,
• 6b an enlarged section of the in 6a area marked with Vlb,
• 6c an enlarged section of the in 6a area marked with Vlc with additional representation of a sealing lip,
• 7th a further embodiment of a device according to the invention in a view approximately according to FIG 1 , in which the lower area is also made transparent,
• 8th in a view roughly according to 1 another embodiment of a device designed as a garbage bin without transparent areas,
• 9 in a schematic view according to 1 a last embodiment of a device according to the invention with a round roof,
• 10 in a very schematic sectional view, a schematic representation of an irrigation system of a device according to the invention, for example according to FIG 1 to 6th ,
• 11 in a very schematic sectional view, approximately according to 10 , a schematic representation of a network function of a device according to the invention.

The following description of the figures and the claims should be preceded by the fact that the same or comparable parts are provided with identical reference symbols, in some cases with the addition of small letters or apostrophes.

A first embodiment of a device according to the invention 10 shows in the manner of an accommodation structure 1 : This device 10 is designed as a combined raised bed, greenhouse, raised bed structure / device, in particular also as a plant and / or tomato house, in order to allow the protected growing of plants 11 , for example in the manner of herbs, vegetables, fruits or the like. The device is essentially box-shaped and consists of a roof 12 which is also the shape of the roof in 9 can have (as a round roof) and four side walls 13 of which in the view according to 1 especially the front wall 13a as well as a side wall 13b can be seen. A corresponding rear wall and the other side wall are only indicated.

The side walls 13 consist of two panels in the present embodiment 14th and 15th , of which the top panel 14th essentially transparent and the lower panel 15th is essentially opaque (colored black in the present example).

The transparent panels 14th are above the opaque panels 15th arranged, wherein in the border area, however, preferably in the area below, ie at the height or along the height direction h of the panels 15th the planting plane P is arranged.

The arrangement of a corresponding planting level P can be made possible via an intermediate floor, which will be explained in more detail later (modular steel frame construction in addition to a pallet, preferably a plastic pallet). In the planting plane P, for example, there can be potting soil, not shown, in which said plants 11 are planted.

Due to the transparent design of the panels 14th becomes daylight lighting and a growth-promoting greenhouse effect for the plants 11 guaranteed. Due to the arrangement of the planting level P in the area below the panels 14th an increased arrangement in the height direction h with respect to the floor plane B, approximately at hip height of the user, is achieved.

In the present embodiment according to 1 there is also the roof 12 from one panel 16 (Flat roof), alternatively also made of two panels 16 according to 9 (Round roof), which as it were the panels 14th is transparent. All panels 14th , 15th , 16 or all side walls 13 as well as the roof 12 are according to the invention at one, in 1 carrier structure indicated by dashed lines only in the transparent area 17th arranged.

This support structure 17th Can be put together modularly from individual steel crossbars / stainless steel crossbars and / or polycarbonate crossbars, as we know them from storage shelves or the like. For example, the support structure 17th according to 1 in height direction h between the floor plane B and the roof 12 per edge two perforated grid cross members arranged one above the other (and, for example, screwed together in a manner not shown) 18a and 18b on (cf. also 6th ).

The device extends in the width direction b 10 roughly along the width of the crossbar. For this purpose, a traverse can be used in different height ranges along the height direction h 18th be arranged, for example in the area of the roof 12 a traverse 18c or in the area just below the planting level P a support traverse 18d (see also 6th ) and in the floor area a floor traverse not shown in the figures (preferably plastic pallet). The same applies of course to all sides or side walls 13 .

This type of training of the support structure 17th with the help of the trusses 18th allows a modular construction or device construction of the entire device 10 as will be shown in more detail in later exemplary embodiments.

Another special feature of the device according to the invention, which is shown in 1 has already been indicated, is the fact that some of the panels, in particular all of the panels 14th , 15th and 16 , are wave-shaped in cross section. So indicates 1 in the area of a side edge 19th indicate that these are the lower, opaque panels 15a and 15b have a sinusoidal waveform in cross section. The upper, transparent panels 14th (as well as the roof panel in the present embodiment 16 ), on the other hand, preferably have a trapezoidal wave shape in cross section (this is also illustrated in particular by the section according to FIG 6b) . It applies to all panels that the wave-like cross-section extends homogeneously over the entire width (according to 1 regarding the panels 14a and 15a thus along the width direction b and with respect to the panels 14b , 15b , 16 with respect to the longitudinal direction I).

In particular the panels on the side walls 13 , so the panels 14th and 15th are so on the support structure 17th arranged that they have horizontal lamellae or wave crests and valleys 30 due to their wave-like cross-section. In other words, these panels have a wave shape in vertical cross section. This allows particularly advantageous access to the interior of the device in a manner which will be described in more detail later 10 or on the plants 11 . Furthermore, this property of each panel has a special attachment to the support structure 18a-d , an enormous stabilizing effect on the entire statics of the frame structure.

The wave structure of the panels (both the panels 14th as well as the panels 15th ) leads to the fact that in the edge area of the device 10 (according to 1 for example in the area of the edge 19th ) Ventilation openings 29 result, typically regardless of whether or not wave troughs meet wave troughs and peak areas meet peak areas at such an edge. Such ventilation openings are in particular in the area above the planting level P 29 advantageous to avoid the accumulation of heat that occurs in conventional greenhouses. So it is not necessary in the invention to use additional costly ventilation hatches. The invention is thus characterized by fully automatic ventilation that is tailored to requirements at all times.

Finally indicates 1 at that each of the side walls 13 Associated panels in the present embodiment over the entire width of the corresponding side wall 13a extends.

It can also be seen that each of the side walls 13 associated panels 14th and 15th exemplary, preferably at least four, in special cases more than six and more in 1 only schematically indicated fastening points 20th on the support structure 17th is releasably attached. A clearer and not as schematic view of the attachment points 20th according to 1 is in the enlarged views or excerpts 2 visible: This is how the two excerpts of the 2 different enlarged views of the area around the attachment point 201 (for the other side walls 13 this applies identically, with this in 1 is not shown for reasons of clarity).

So shows 2 that the support structure 17th in the area of the attachment point 201 a counter-fastener 21a in the manner of a plug, in particular preferably an eyelet. This eyelet 21a is on the support structure 17th , preferably detachable, fixed (for example with the help of a screw lock nut system). The eyelet 21a represents a plug or head for an in 3 indicated fastening means 22a of the panel 14a in the form of a hole / circular opening.

The diameter of the eyelet 21a (preferably in the width direction b) can be slightly larger than the diameter of the bore / circular opening 22a so that for fastening the panel 14a on the support structure 17th the hole 22a due to the flexible material properties of the panel (for example made of polycarbonate) over the eyelet 21a can be pushed or pulled back snapping, whereby the area 14a of the panel around the hole 22a around behind the eyelet 21a snaps into place. In other words, this creates a snap fit for the panel 14a on the support structure 17th enables.

3 shows that the panel 14a preferably four, in special cases six or more fastening means 22a , 22b , 22c , 22d , 22e , 22f are assigned according to the type of bores / circular openings. These are typically each arranged in the edge area (and in particular in the corners).

The support structure 17th points in the corresponding opposing areas, ie in particular in the area of the fastening points 20a , 20b , 20c such as 20y , 20k , 20l , appropriate counter-fastening means in the form of eyelets 20th on (in other words the section is according to 2 only exemplary for one of the fastening points 20th , namely the attachment point 20l to understand, the other attachment points are designed identically).

All the side walls 13 associated panels 14th and 15th the device 10 are in the same way on the support structure 17th attachable, in particular also the sine wave-shaped and opaque panels 15th .

The roof panel can also typically have this fastening technology in order to fasten it to the support structure in the same way. Preferably, however, the roof is attached with a rubber-mounted knurled nut screw connection. Because the rubber elements are a little larger than the bores or circular openings in the panel, the roof is sealed against rainwater, so that contaminating spray water cannot reach the interior of the accommodation device. The roof panel itself is still identical to the other panels 14th formed and thus has the identical fasteners 22nd . This underlines and increases the modular character of the accommodation device.

In terms of 1 it should also be noted that the existing flat roof 12 contrary to the explicit representation, would have to be typically offset by 90 degrees - as in 6th shown - so that the slats or bumps 16 do not extend transversely, but rather in the width direction b. This prevents in the event that the user regarding 1 in the direction of view in front of the device 10 it says that it is protected from contact with running water when it rains. An arrangement rotated by 90 degrees would then let the water run off to the side. This applies to all of the exemplary embodiments shown in the figures. One in conjunction with 6c The tab or “rain edge”, which is explained in more detail, also ensures that the water does not go in the direction of the slats or elevations 16 into the device 10 can occur.

As a security element 23 disclosed for the snap mechanism described 2 also a tab 23 , which when the panel is attached or snapped on 14a also over the eyelet 21a can be pushed over. The tab 23 has two slots or special elongated hole openings 24a and 24b on, the opening of which is significantly smaller than the diameter of the eyelet used as counter-fastening means, preferably 21a and 21b is. This is characterized by its special, material-related elasticity and is therefore able to snap behind the eyelet after slipping it over and snapping it in, so that the panel is secured in its desired position. This tab 23 spans the area of two counter-fastening means (eyes) shown in section Z at a 90-degree angle 21a and 21b and thus secures two panels across corners at the same time, thus securing the snap mechanism on the edge 19th the device 10 . According to the invention, this advantageously results in the fact that when the tab is opened at a counter-fastening point, for example 21a (in order to open the panel), the tab automatically through the second counter-fastening point 21b is held, which, as described above, guarantees the user the freedom of hand in order to be able to comfortably manage the interior of the accommodation device.

The tab 23 has two slots, elongated hole openings, and can thus next to the one opening to secure the first panel 14a with the second opening over the corner of the adjacent panel 14b at the second fastening point assigned to it (using the existing counter-fastening means). This is in 2 shown where it is indicated that the panel 14b with the same means on the support structure 17th is attached like the panel 14a , but in the area of another side wall arranged at right angles 13b . The support structure also provides this 17th appropriate counter-fastening means 21st , for example in the form of the eyelet 21a and 21b ready, which of a designed as a bore or circular opening fastening means 22nd of the panel 14b can be snapped over.

The tab 23 in this case is laid over a corner or over the edge, so to speak 19th led around and in some way between the attachment point 20l and the attachment point 20m tense.

Instead of a tab 23 or in addition to the tab 23 Other securing means are also easily conceivable, such as hooks reaching through the eyelet (for example in the manner of carabiners), with two hooks or carabiners being connected, for example by a chain, to two fastening points 24 (in particular of different panels) to be able to secure.

4th illustrates the modular nature of the invention, as the device 10 according to 1 has been expanded so that a modified device 10 ' arises, which is particularly suitable for higher growing plants: This is the device 10 ' in the height direction h about one and a half times as large as the device 10 according to 1 . In particular, there is a side wall 13 ' here no longer made up of two panels arranged one above the other 14th , 15th , but from three panels arranged one above the other 14th , 14 ' and 15th . The support structure also exists 17th naturally from three instead of two beams arranged one above the other 18th which in turn underlines the modular character of the accommodation device according to the invention with identical components.

The panels 14a and 14a ' are preferably provided by identical, identical components, so that optimal storage of identical, identical components is made possible for the modular system. This is particularly advantageous for the user when assembling the device, which is preferably provided as a kit.

5 then illustrates a special feature of the present invention on the basis of the device 10 as they are already in 1 was shown: With reference to the 2 and 3 was found by a user in the area of the attachment points 20a and 201 a corresponding tab each 23 removed or loosened and then the corresponding hole or circular opening 22a or. 22b to release the snap mechanism to the outside via the eyelet 21st brought over.

How yourself 5 can be seen, the attachment points were 20c and 20th j (if necessary. 20 b and 20 k ) however not solved. So illustrated 5 that two of the four (or four of the six) attachment points are already sufficient, namely the attachment points 20a and 20th I (respectively 20b and 20k ) to release or to transfer to a released state in order to conveniently access the interior of the accommodation device 10 to get. It should be noted that the use of six or more attachment points 20th represents an option for special environmental conditions, for example strong winds or the like.

With that in mind, shows 5 a state in which, after loosening the fastening points 20a and 201 the panel 14a in its upper area forward, with respect to 5 essentially opening towards the viewer, unfolds.

This folding down or bending up is achieved by the flexible design of the panel, that is, for example, its choice of material and / or thickness and / or cross-sectional shape.

The wavy shape of the panel in cross section 14a ensures a certain “guided” bending or opening of the panel 14a . In particular, it should be noted that the wave-shaped sections 30th according to 1 in the width direction b, that is to say essentially horizontally, so that an opening or bending over an essentially horizontal axis (namely an axis in the area of the fastening points 20b and 20k ) is possible without problems. The user can now through the resulting opening 24 Access to the (in 5 but not shown) plants 11 and, for example, harvest or care for them.

After access has been made, he can open the panel 14a then lead back into its main extension plane (which is arranged orthogonally to the planting plane P) by moving the upper one according to 5 protruding or drooping or bent part of the panel 14a up again, away from the viewer, to the support structure 17th and the attachment points 20a or. 20l activated and, if necessary, saved (as in 2 shown).

The one related to 5 The opening mechanism described is of course also for the panels 14th the other side walls 13 possible, especially for the upper, transparent panels 14b (i.e. the rear panel, not provided with a reference number 14th and the other side panel 14th ), but also for the lower panels 15th as will be described later.

In this way, the user can choose to have all-round, selective access to the accommodation device 10 make by adding a panel to another side wall 13 opens or bends. Furthermore, by loosening and opening all fastenings on all sides, the panels can be completely removed very conveniently for purposes of revision and cleaning.

Further variants of an opening process of the device 10 shows 6a , in which (inverse to the opening process, which in 5 is illustrated) the user of the panel 14a has also opened or bent, but after loosening the fastening points 20c and 20y , (optional 20b and 20k ), while the (in the other embodiment according to 5 ) previously loosened (and then reattached) attachment points 20a and 201 according to 6th just not been resolved. In this way, the user has the advantage that he can also be covered in rainy situations and protected from rain and moisture, with convenient access to the interior of the accommodation structure 6a can exercise.

Since other fastening points (namely lower fastening points) have just been released, the panel can 14a so opened up here, as it would spring back. This is only possible with the round roof, where you can put the roof back. As also regarding 5 can of course also be used for the other upper panels 14th opened additionally or alternatively.

In principle, it is also conceivable that instead of folding it up or down (and fixing the panel 14a on the support structure 17th in the upper or lower area of the panel 14a) a loosening of the upper fastening points 20a and 201 as well as the lower fastening points 20c and 20y takes place while the attachment points 20b and 20k cannot be resolved. A double opening in the upper and lower area of the panel can be done here 14a follow (but this is not shown). Furthermore, it is also conceivable that by adding a suitable rotating mechanism, not shown in detail, the fastening points can be selected 20a , 20b 20 c or 20l , 20k , 20y can be opened and the panel can be opened sideways (like a door), which is also not shown in the drawing.

6a also makes it clear that (as in 5 described) basically in the same way also the lower, opaque panels 15th (in this case 15a) can be opened in an identical manner. The panel 15a according to 6a is essentially identical to the panel 14a according to 5 open or unfolded or bent up. For this purpose, for example, the attachment points 20d , 20e , 20h , 20i solved.

Basically it should be noted that the opaque panels 15th tends to be loosened less often than the top panels 14th . However, they can how 6a shows, allow access to an area below the planting level P, for example a storage room 25th can be exposed and made accessible, which, for example, water tanks for irrigation or tools or drawers or plant boxes or the like can be accommodated, which is to be described in more detail below, in particular for the water tank arrangement and an associated automatic watering system. It is also possible to use the panel 15a to bend open on the underside without it being necessary to loosen the panel at fastening points in order to gain comfortable access to the removable drawers arranged in the lower level, preferably formed by a plastic pallet.

Also made clear 6th by opening the panel 15a that the device 10 an intermediate floor 26th has, which can be formed, for example, in the manner of a transport or Euro pallet, preferably made of recycled plastic. A special, modular frame construction, which is not described in more detail, is preferably used as the planting level, which, just like the perforated grid frame construction of the entire accommodation device, can be assembled from the identical perforated grid support traverses, which in turn underlines the multi-compatible, modular character of the entire accommodation device becomes. A combination of frame construction and plastic Euro pallet is also preferred in order to additionally stabilize the construction. On these intermediate floors 26th can for example plant boxes 27 or the like or a large planter bowl. These can be, for example, recycled plastic tubs or felt plant bags.

The so differentiated intermediate floor 26th can also be attached to the support structure in a manner not shown 17th are fixed, preferably according to any or at least step-like fixable height adjustment of the support frame, which is accordingly able to carry the different planters, plant bags and / or planters.

For such a height adjustment, the traverses / beams 18th the support structure 17th typically have a (hole) grid, which is not shown in the other figures and also in 6th for the sake of clarity is only indicated in the upper right area. Here you can see the regular, hole-like grid 28 as it is known for example from storage shelves. This grid 28 typically extends over the entire support structure 17th or over all all trusses / beams 18th . It is also in the area of a cross member 18d shown, which as one of the supporting crossbars in particular a supporting bracket for the intermediate floor 26th provides.

Another plastic Euro pallet is preferably shown 6th for supporting stabilization of the whole accommodation device 10 in the area of the surrounding floor B as a device floor 31 arranged. The floor 31 is thus also formed from a plastic Euro pallet (preferably just like the already mentioned steel frame construction and / or only through this). Typically it can be with the pallets 31 and 26th around pallets of the outer packaging of the entire device 10 act for shipping or sale. In particular, all components, such as in particular the traverses / supports 18th and the panels 14th , 15th , 16 as well as the fastening means and counter-fastening means 21st , 22nd be arranged between the transport pallets for stable and safe transport.

Particularly illustrated 6a also an essential feature of the invention in the form of the possibility of planting away from the ground. So are the boxes 27 obviously arranged at a certain vertical distance from the floor area B, which on the one hand enables a particularly light construction, since not the entire area between the planting level and the floor B needs to be filled with soil or planting agents. In particular, this also increases the mobility, for example in the event that rollers are arranged under the device.

In addition, the arrangement away from the ground offers a certain protection against animal disturbances such as snails etc.

The resulting space (in the area of the arrow 27 ) can also be used intelligently. For example, an irrigation tub of an irrigation system can be arranged here, or drawers for garden tools or storage for fertilizers or tools or the like.

Finally shows 6th Another special feature of the device, which is omitted in the other figures due to the clarity: So is an already mentioned area with the grid shown 21st in 6b shown enlarged. This again illustrates the grid 28 on the front visible side, which, however, extends in the same way over all trusses and girders.

The 6b illustrates once again the trapezoidal wave cross-sectional shape of the transparent panels (in 6th exemplary of the panel 14b) as well as the fact that the panels 14th (in this case the panel as an example 14b) not necessarily directly on the support structure 17th or on the corresponding carrier 18th have to rest.
Furthermore, the in 6th not visible perforation 28 can be used on all available, unoccupied, support flanks, an emission-damping damping element designed as a band-like body 32 between panel 14th and carrier 18th record. The band-like body can be introduced with its ends into corresponding openings in the grid of holes of a carrier using additional fastening means, for example at least one polyamide washer, and in this way be fixed to the carrier structure or carriers.

In the in 6b illustrated case becomes a ribbon-like body 32 used to support two wave troughs. Of course, a corresponding band-like body can extend over more than two wave troughs, for example all wave troughs, of a panel. This arrangement of the ribbon-like body 32 It is used primarily for the emission attenuation of the basically flexible, pliable panels 14th , 15th , as well as the panel used as a roof 12 ( 14th ).

Furthermore, it can preferably be provided that such damping elements 32 especially not in the area of the attachment points 20th are arranged, but the panels in the area of the attachment points directly on the support structure 17th or the carriers 18th issue. The damping elements are preferably and / or basically arranged between the fastening points 20th .

At this point it should be noted that the panel openings 22nd such as in 3 are shown, preferably wave troughs of the wave structure of a panel 14th are assigned, wherein the panel with the wave troughs rests directly or indirectly on the support structure (via damping elements).

Finally shows 6c another special feature in the form of a sealing lip 100 . The sealing lip 100 extends essentially transversely to the longitudinal arrangement of the slats of the roof panel 12 and in that it is at least partially arranged under the panel, it can prevent rain from entering the device. This effect is supported by the fact that the lip 100 with their rear end 101 in a recess 102 a supporting (preferably transparent) traverse 103 which traverse occurs 103 as a kind of support traverse or support beam for the roof 12 is trained. In this case, several supporting cross members are usually provided, which are typically arranged in the wave crests.

7th shows a further exemplary embodiment of the invention in the form of a greenhouse 10 " in a view roughly according to 1 . The structure of the entire device also corresponds to the device 10 according to 1 with some differences: This is how the device 10 " no intermediate floor, but is from floor area B to the roof 12 essentially hollow. This allows a larger plant to be surrounded with protection. In the present example there is a palm tree 33 or similar plants in the housing device 10 " arranged. The accommodation device can thus not only serve for rearing and growth-promoting, sheltered accommodation, but also, for example (in the winter months), for sheltered accommodation.

Another major difference to the device 10 according to 1 is that here also the panels close to the floor 15 " are transparent. Also clarified 7th Due to the transparency of the device shown, the devices in the area of the floor B typically have a pallet 26th is located. In most of the exemplary embodiments, however, this cannot be seen due to the opaque panels.

Another embodiment is shown in 8th shown, the device 10 ''' there is designed in the manner of a tool shed or, for example, a garbage can under-storage box. The special feature here is that all side walls in this exemplary embodiment are only opaque panels 15 "' have and even the roof panel 16 "' is made opaque. All panels have a wave shape that is sinusoidal in cross section. But these can also be trapezoidal. In this exemplary embodiment, one panel forms exactly one side wall. A side wall can of course also be formed from several panels. At this point, however, it should be noted that the other exemplary embodiments could also have side walls in a modification, which are only formed by a panel. Furthermore, this type of accommodation structure has the same type of carrier structure and its structure can be stabilized by additional carriers. Furthermore, this type of accommodation device is characterized according to the invention in that it can have green roof elements with a special water reservoir in the roof area.

The embodiment according to 8th also indicates that the roof panel 16 '''against a plant attachment 39 can be modularly interchangeable. With garbage boxes, for example, it is not uncommon for them to have greenery in their roof area. In this respect, a user can choose whether to use a conventional roof panel 16 "' preferred or a roof in the manner of a plant attachment 39 .

Basically, the invention includes a basic structure such as 10 "’ without a roof attachment, which can be designed as a conventional raised bed (in its special design according to the invention). This element provides the basis for all of the following variants of the accommodation device.

9 also shows a round roof attachment, which preferably consists of two panels 14th exists, which are arranged here to form a spanning roof and thus close off the open raised bed base to form an accommodation device. Furthermore, this is characterized in that this shape forms the accommodation device into a special type of cold frame. Particularly characteristic is the way in which the panels are opened, in that they are released at the fastening points and can simply be opened up and back. This type of opening is at the same time the roof and wall opening in the form of a flexible hood which, as described below, is stabilized by special support struts. This type of roof that can be opened enjoys special attention, as only foil structures and fixed disk variants are known to date.

This round roof can also be used in an identical form 1 , 2 , 4th , 5 , 6th , 7th , 8th as an alternative to the flat roof.

Further shows 9 an alternative to a raised bed and greenhouse combination, as indicated by the reference number 10 in 1 is shown. Thus the device 10 "" is according to FIG 9 also designed as a greenhouse-raised bed combination and has identical, opaque panels in its lower area 15th on how the device 10 according to 1 .

Above the opaque panels 15th , or in the transition area, an intermediate floor is also arranged, which the arrangement of the plants 11 serves. The device 10 "" however, has a domed roof structure with a domed roof 12 "" on which two roof panels 16 "" are provided. Every roof panel 16 "" Although it has an identical structure as the roof panel 16 according to 10 (So it is essentially transparent and has a trapezoid-wave-shaped cross-section). These panels 16 "" but are arranged along an arched curve in order to achieve a roof shape like a cylinder segment. Furthermore, this roof shape preferably consists of two identical panels 14th . This is in the area of the front side wall 13a "" a preferably transparent (preferably, acrylic or polycarbonate) substantially semicircular front / rather side panel 34 (because the front is the side 15b ) arranged, which as the same component 34 ' is also arranged in the area of the rear, second side wall (in 9 not apparent). The front / side panels 34 and 34 ' also serve as a base or supporting wall for the roof panel 16 "" . This is in the area of the front side wall 13a "" a, for example, transparent, essentially semicircular front panel 34 arranged, which as the same component 34 ' is also arranged in the area of the rear wall (in 9 not apparent). The front panels 34 and 34 ' serve as a base or support element for the roof panels 16 "" , each of which can be bent up from the outside towards the center, roughly along the direction of the arrow in 9 .

The accommodation device 10 "" can also have a roller (alternatively up to eight rollers) at all four corners and ensure that the device can be driven on solid ground, for example terraces, courtyards, garages, parking lots or similar solid surfaces. This also applies to the other figures.

Instead of roles 36 can be attached to the device in the bottom area 10 or. 10 "" (threaded) adjustable feet that increase stability may also be provided.

Since these roof panels are exposed to not inconsiderable loads, especially during heavy rainfall (rain and snowfall), shows 9 Another special feature: Support slats, for example also transparent, are arranged in the longitudinal direction I 35 provided with their ends on the front panels 34 and 34 ' rest and allow a stabilization of the roof structure, as the roof panel 16 "" (also) rests on them.

Merely for the sake of completeness, it should be noted that such support slats can also be provided in other exemplary embodiments. This is only indicated in 1 , in which a support bar is indicated by way of example and also with the reference number 35 is provided.

Finally, it should be pointed out that all of the exemplary embodiments shown in this application can essentially be built with identical elements, which supports the modular character of the invention.

Accessories can also be provided. In particular, the idea should be considered revealed after to which an irrigation system is assigned to a device according to the invention, with a liquid storage and a corresponding line system. The liquid storage can be arranged on the outside of the device and the line system can lead the liquid into the interior and distribute it there if necessary.

10 then illustrates an irrigation system in a very schematic sectional view 40 the device according to the invention. The device 10a essentially corresponds to the device 10 such as those from the 1 to 6th is known. With regard to the basic structure, reference is made to the description of said figures. In particular, the panels are in 10 not shown due to the schematic sectional view, and neither is a roof. The plants 11 are in a top area with potting soil 41 provided plant tub 27a which has a drainage layer in the lower area 42 having.

Even if this is in 10 is not shown, can be in the area up to the top of the potting soil 41 typically opaque panels of the device 10a and above this limit are typically transparent panels.

Also in the lower area of the device 10a , still below the plant tub 27a , is another tub (or tank), especially an irrigation tank 43 , arranged, which at least partially with water 44 is filled and provides the primary water supplyThe water 44 is at the device 10a supplemented from the outside, for example via a line 45 , which in the example shown is attached to a water reservoir in the form of a rain barrel 46 connected. The water reservoir 46 is arranged higher than the irrigation tank 43 . To the line 45 closes a float valve inside 47 that can stop the flow of water, for example, in the event that the water 44 in the tank 43 has reached a certain level. In the tank 43 is also a pump 48 arranged which the water 44 via a feed line 49 to an irrigation system 50 can pump. The irrigation framework 50 gives the water 44 here, typically in droplets, to the plants 11 to water them. Around the upper end of the drainage layer 42 shows the planting tub 27a one or more outlets 51 on. Through this, excess water, which is in the bottom area of the tub 27a collects, drains into the irrigation tank 43 so that a cycle is created and excess water can still be used. This leads to a significant water saving of up to 90% compared to conventional irrigation, in which the water seeps into the ground.

10 continues to show that the pump 48 with one controller 52 which in turn is connected to a power bank or battery 53 is connected, which supplies the controller and the pump with energy.

Optionally, the power bank, as in 10 shown, also with one on the device 10 arranged solar panel 54 connected to the entire irrigation system 40 self-sufficient and particularly environmentally friendly.

Instead of the rain barrel 46 can for example also be a tubular water tank 59 be provided, which is directly on the outside of the device 10a is arranged. This device can typically be a pipe of the type known from the building construction sector for connecting water drains (preferably a KG pipe or a sewer pipe). This pipe 89 can for example be an analog display 60 in the head area so that the user can always check the fill level. Since this is an alternative, it is in 10 only via a dashed line 45 ' to the device 10a connected.

Another special feature of a system according to the invention is shown 11 , in which it can be seen that, for example, the controller 52 can be integrated into a network via a wireless signal (for example a Bluetooth or W-LAN signal). This wireless network can, for example, be a network in which a remote control station is also included 55 , for example in the manner of a smartphone or PC, can be integrated. A user can thus, for example, from his home or from any other location (e.g. vacation) a control or monitoring function via the device's irrigation system at any time 10a exercise, preferably over the internet. Further wireless sensors and / or displays can also be integrated in a corresponding network: So shows 11 a measuring device 56 , for example like a measuring stick for measuring the moisture content in the plant soil 41 . The dipstick 56 can transmit the measured information wirelessly to the controller 52 and / or the station 55 transmitted, for example via Bluetooth or W-LAN.

A display can also be used in such a network 57 be integrated, which is designed for example in the manner of a traffic light. In this way, a user can already see from a great distance whether the irrigation system is working properly or whether there are problems and, for example, he has to refill water (in this case the traffic light could display yellow or red as a warning signal, for example). Such a display 57 is typically in the outer area of the device 10a arranged.

Finally shows 11 nor that an alternative connection to the rain barrel 46 , for example to a conventional water pipe 58 , is possible (typically using a non-return valve, not shown). This is to make it clear that there are various options for providing a water supply line, such as that in FIG 10 indicated rain pipe.

11 finally shows that also the water reservoir 46 a pump 61 with one controller 62 can be assigned, the controller 62 can also be integrated into the wireless network.

With the irrigation system, the plants can also be supplied with nutrients such as nitrogen, minerals, etc., which are or are dissolved in the water. Through the described water collection system, all (unused or washed out) nutrients are also collected, recovered and returned to the plant with the irrigation. This leads to an analogous saving of nutrients (in particular of over 50%).

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Device (10) in the manner of an accommodation structure, in particular for the outdoor area, comprising a scaffold-like support structure (17) and several side walls (13) which can be arranged thereon, as well as a roof (12), characterized in that at least one of the side walls (13) or the roof (12) has a flexible panel (14, 15, 16) that can be fixed to the support structure (17) or is designed as such, the panel (14, 15, 16) being able to be bent open for access to the interior of the device (10) is. Device (10) after Claim 1 , characterized in that the device (10) is used for growing, growing or sheltered accommodation of plants (11, 13), the device (10) being designed in particular as a raised bed, raised bed greenhouse and / or raised bed house, preferably such that the panel, the planting area and / or an irrigation area are arranged remote from the ground, for protection against vermin or predators. Device (10) after Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the panel (14, 15, 16) in the, preferably vertical, cross-section has an undulating, in particular sinusoidal, preferably also trapezoidal-undulating structure. Device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the panel (14, 15, 16) is assigned several fastening points (20) for detachable fastening to the support structure (17), in particular such that the bendability even in the case it is ensured that the panel (14, 15, 16) is also fastened to the support structure (17) via further, preferably at least two of the fastening points (20), in particular in order to hold it securely even in the open state. Device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the panel (14, 15, 16) has a plurality of fastening means (22), in particular of the same type, which for fastening to the support structure (17) with, in particular mutually similar, Counter-fastening means (21) of the support structure (17) can interact in a form-fitting manner, preferably like a snap mechanism. Device (10) after Claim 5 , characterized in that the fastening means are preferably designed as a bore or in particular a circular opening (22), which can be pushed through by the, for example loop-like, counter-fastening means (21), or vice versa. Device (10) after Claim 5 or 6th , characterized in that a pair of fastening means and counter-fastening means (21, 22) is assigned a particularly tab-shaped securing element (23), which preferably has two pairs of fastening means and counter-fastening means of different panels (14a, 14b), preferably at a 90-degree angle across a corner at the same time can secure. Device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device (10) has a floor (31) and / or intermediate floor (26) which is provided in particular by a transport pallet and / or by a carrier frame (18). Device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the panel (14, 16, 15 ") is transparent, the device (10) in particular also having an opaque panel (15, 16"'). Method for accessing the interior of a device (10) in the manner of an accommodation structure, in particular according to one of the preceding claims, which comprises a scaffold-like support structure (17) and several side walls (13) that can be arranged thereon, as well as a roof (12), characterized by the bending open a flexible panel (14, 15, 16) that can be fixed to the support structure (17). Irrigation system for plants, comprising a device (10a) for accommodating the plants, in particular according to one of the Claims 1 to 9 , and an irrigation device (40), the irrigation device (40) having a water tub (43), and pump means (48) for supplying the water arranged in the tub (43) to a planting area of the plants (11), characterized in that the tub (43) and the pump (48), and in particular also a pump control (52), are arranged completely in the area of the envelope contour of the device (10a).

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