DE8326251U1 - BALCONY BOX HOLDER WITH IRRIGATION ELEMENT - Google Patents

Description

Albrecht Kroll, 0äter * Feldstrasse "79 CT- '2000 Hamburg 54 DESCRIPTION Balcony box holder with irrigation element

The invention relates to a balcony box holder with an irrigation element, the balcony boxes arranged on top of one another enables the construction of a plant wall «The lateral outgrowth of the plants creates the balcony coasts and the Bracket completely covered so that it looks like a hedge. The balcony box holder can be hung on the balcony railing. But it can also be anchored in the ground as Balcony railing itself can be used.

It can be provided with stand rails as a mobile partition inside and can be set up free-standing outside.

Well-known window box holders cannot hold several balconies Record on top of each other so that a plant wall does not build up is possible. They can also only be used in conjunction with a balcony railing. A free-standing installation is not possible. In addition, they do not offer one hundred percent security against the balcony boxes falling out. Conventional window box brackets can only be used on one side for ornamental purposes according to their structural features. Other practical tasks such as B. Visual and noise protection are very inadequate. In addition, they require a lot of space, unless you have a larger one Wants to cultivate the number of plants or diversity and, in turn, require a considerable amount of work with a large number of plants for irrigation.

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Thus, the object of the invention was a balcony box holder ., which due to their properties of useful function (privacy and noise protection), aesthetics (sight) and hobby function (problem-free cultivation of large numbers of plants and diversity) with one another combined.

It should combine the following functions and advantages:

- Construction of a plant wall from several arranged one above the other Window boxes

- easier and faster assembly and dismantling of this plant wall

100% security against the balcony boxes falling out

- quick and easy hanging and securing on a balcony railing

- easy and quick free-standing installation with the help of Feet

- Time-saving central irrigation through a water input point for all balcony boxes arranged one above the other

The highest visual aesthetics thanks to the absolute hedge character created by the overgrowth of the balcony boxes that are arranged one above the other got to

- Accommodation of large quantities of plants and diversity on the smallest Footprint

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To solve this problem is a balcony box holder '. necessary, which consists of the following individual elements:

- at least two rectangular support frames with several support bars, the number of which corresponds to the number of desired window boxes;

- Securing frame for every balcony box

- at least two rectangular brackets for the suspension or two stand rails for free-standing installation

a watering box

one irrigation pipe with hose supply for each balcony box.

The individual elements can be made of metal, plastic or other materials be manufactured and must be exactly matched in terms of dimensions be coordinated. Taking into account the structural features, various shapes (oblong, square or circular) and sizes are possible. The following description is a * balcony box holder · with irrigation element for a plant wall 1 m long, 1 m high and approx. 20 cm deep. This results in the following dimensions for the individual elements:

- Carrying frame with 4 carrying bars: frame height 948 mm, frame width 165 mm; Material thickness of the support frame: 50 χ 8 mm

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Safety frame: frame length 1000 mm, frame width 148 mm, Material thickness of the security frame: 30 χ 4 mm

Support bracket: leg length 170 and 120 mm, material thickness 50 χ 8 mm

Irrigation box: length 988 mm, height 130 mm, depth 138 mm with 4 drainage nozzles with a diameter of 15 mm

Irrigation pipe: length 950 mm, diameter 150 mm, Schlouchzuf'Jhrung 100 - 400 mm

The structure of the plant wall is carried out according to the following scheme: Both support frames (C) are parallel to each other on an end wall (2) placed at a distance of 50 cm. Below is the front wall (2), the distance to the support rung (3) is 198 mm. Both support frames (C) are secured by the safety frame (B) attached to the Support frame (C) are screwed tight, connected to each other when the plant wall is finished.

The safety frame (B) is placed between the two side walls (1) of the support frame (C) and initially lies with both side walls (8) on the support bars (3) or the lower end wall (2) of the carrier frame (c). He's in his right position when that Holes (8 a) of the safety frame (B) with the holes (5) of the side walls (i) of the support frame (C) form a vertical line. Now the balcony box is placed between the two side walls (1)

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of the two support frames (C) pushed in so that it is also on the lower end wall (2) or on a support rung «(3) with his Rests on the base plate. It is now between the front (9) and side walls (8) of the safety frame (B). The safety frame (B) is now raised until the two holes (8 a) of his Cover the side walls (8) with the holes (5) of the two support frames (C), which are each approx. 80 mm above the front wall (2) or above the support bars (3).

After screwing the safety frame (B) to the 4 provided A normal balcony box with a height of approx. 130 mm can no longer open holes with the support frame (C) without releasing the safety frame (B) the support frame (C) can be removed or fall out, after the other balcony boxes and the watering box (A) with the associated If the safety frame (B) has been inserted according to the same scheme, the irrigation pipes (E) are attached to the brackets (4) attached under the support rungs (3). They are used so that the perforated side faces down and you with your lunge cover the balcony box below. They are located directly under the stretcher bars (3) in the middle between the both side walls (1) of the support frame (C). After making the Hose connection (D) between the irrigation pipes (E) and the pipe socket (14) of the irrigation box (A), the irrigation capability is established by entering water into the irrigation box (A). The water runs from the irrigation box (A) U'oer die

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Hose feed lines (D) into the irrigation pipe (E) and trickle down through the perforation onto the baikon boxes below. The trough brackets (H) are screwed into the holes (7) on the upper end wall (2) of the support frame (C) with at least two wing screws on one side (16). The elongated holes (17) in the legs (16) of the support bracket (H) allow the support bracket (H) to be shifted so that the distance between the perpendicular leg (16) and the support frame (C) can be changed. Thus, the balcony box holder can be hung on balcony railings of different thicknesses. By inserting a viewing hood into the longitudinal hole (17) of the vertical leg (16), the holder can be secured against lifting out or falling out. With one position «| screw (6) through the side wall (1) of the support frame (C) <; presses against the railing, the balcony box bracket can; be judged. According to the invention, the task at balcony box | bracket with irrigation element solved by

- That two support frames with safety frames in number of used Balcony boxes with 4 screws per security tube are screwed together and thus form a solid plant wall framework;

- That a support bracket is screwed to each support frame for suspension on the balcony railing;

- That a rail is screwed under each support frame for free-standing installation;

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that on the topmost Tragesproeee of the two support frames Irrigation box rests on;

that the outer walls of the support frame are closed Form a rectangle, the side walls of which are parallel to the end walls from side wall to side wall extending rungs in the material thickness of the front and side wall «are connected and this divides the support frame into several small frames;

that with the support frame the distance between the support rungs and to the end walls, depending on the type and size of the plant container used, is approx. 12 - 50 cm; '

that there are brackets under the stretcher bars of the carrying frame, which can hold a pipe about 15 mm in diameter;

that the support frame both side walls several holes for the attachment of the fuse frame and a hole for the Adjusting screw habsn;

that in the case of the support frame, the holes for attaching the safety frame are arranged in such a way that one hole each between two support rungs or between a support rung and an end wall, and that the hole is between two Support rungs or between a support rung and an end wall is placed so that the distance to the lower support rung

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or the front wall is 40 % of the total distance between the two support bars or the support bar and the front wall;

that both end walls are evenly distributed in the support frame have at least 3 holes that are used to screw the support brackets or stand rails;

that the security frame in shape and dimensions on the used Balcony box is matched and in this case a rectangle with each opposing front and Forms side walls;

that when the support frame, the dimensions of the support frame and the distances between the rungs to each other and to the end walls the dimensions of the window boxes used are coordinated;

that in the rectangular fuse frame in both side walls opposite in the frame center two holes are made, the distance ζυ the end walls is 25 % of the total length of the fuse frame;

that both legs of the support bracket are provided with an elongated hole in the middle, which begins 2 cm behind the bracket and ends 2 cm before the end of the leg;

that the width of the elongated hole of the bracket and the diameter the holes in the securing frame and the support frame are identical;

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that the dimensions of the irrigation map are based on the dimensions the baikon boxes are matched;

that is in the bottom plate of the watering box directly in front Holes are located in an end wall, dia the drainpipe pieces take up;

that the drainpipe pieces with the upper part of the base plate are smooth to lock;

that the lid of the watering box has an opening in the middle through which the water can be poured in;

- that in an end wall of the watering box there is a feed pipe connection approx.

- That the pipe socket is flush with the inside of the front wall and protrudes approx. 20 mm on the outside and is provided with a thread;

- dc3 at the irrigation pipe one end of the pipe is closed;

- that with the irrigation pipe one side over the entire length

is provided with holes through which the water hits the underlying Window boxes drains;

- That the irrigation pipe by flexible or rigid pipe connections is connected to the watering box;

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In the following the embodiments are based on drawings explained in more detail. They show:

1. The front and side views of a. Balcony box holder

with irrigation costs and irrigation pipes to accommodate a total of 4 balcony boxes each 100 cm in length (A-H).

2. The support frame in front and side view (1 - 7).

3. The safety frame in front and side view (8 - 9a).

4. The watering box in front, side and top view (10 - 15).

5. The bracket angle in front, side and top view (16-17).

6th Spatial drawing of the balcony box holder system with support bracket and irrigation system to accommodate 4 balcony boxes.

Description of the support frame

Two support frames each have the task of holding the desired number of balcony boxes on top of each other. 2 front (2) and 2 side walls (1) are arranged opposite one another and form a rectangle. Support bars (3) run parallel to the end walls (2) from side wall (1) to side wall (1) with the material thickness of the end (2) and side walls (1). The balcony boxes or the irrigation box with the base plate rest on these carrying rungs (3) and the lower end wall (2). The distance of the supporting rungs (3) to each other and ZM the end walls (2) depends on the type and size of the window boxes used.

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When using standard balcony boxes of 100 cm length, 13 cm height and 13 cm depth, the support bars (3) have a distance of 20 cm to each other and to the lower front wall (2), while the distance of the top carrier bar (3) to the upper front wall ( 2) is 15 cm. A holder (4) for the irrigation pipe (E) underneath is located in the middle between the two side walls (i) under each stretcher bar (3). The number of rungs (3) depends on the number of balcony boxes to be accommodated. In both side walls (i), opposite holes (5) are made in the center of the frame. They are located between 2 support rungs (3) or between a support rung (3) and an end wall (2) and are placed so that the distance to the lower support rung (3) or end wall (2) is 40 % of the total distance between the two Support bars (3) or support bars (3) and front wall (2). These holes (5) are used to screw the safety frame (B) to the support frame (C). Another hole (6) in the middle of the frame is located in the side walls

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(i) opposite halfway between the two end walls (2). This hole (6) is used to accommodate an adjusting screw for adjusting the angle of inclination of the balcony box holder. Both end walls (2) also have at least 3 holes (7) in the center of the frame, a slight distance from one another and from the outer edges is the same in each case. They are used to attach the support bracket or the stand rail.

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Albrecht Kroll / balcony box holder with irrigation element Description of the security framework

In connection with the support frame, the safety frame solves three tasks:

- It connects both support frames by screwing with the safety frame to form a unit.

- It secures the balcony box against slipping.

- It prevents the balcony box from falling out or being removed, if the screw connection between the safety frame and the support frame has not been loosened beforehand.

Front (9) and side walls (8) are each arranged opposite one another and form a rectangle. In both side walls, opposite holes (8a) are made in the center of the frame, the distance between them and the end walls (9) being 25 % of the total length of the side walls (8) of the securing frame.

Description of the bracket

In connection with the support frame, the support bracket is used for suspension the balcony box holder on balcony railings or walls. Both legs (16) of the bracket are of different lengths and form a right angle. The length of one leg (16) corresponds about the length of the front wall of the support frame, while the other

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Leg (16) is approx. 12 cm long. Both legs (16) of the support bracket are provided with an elongated hole (17) in the middle, the width of which corresponds to the diameter of the holes in the support frame and the safety frame! The elongated hole begins 2 cm behind the angle and ends 2 cm before the end of the tavern (16).

Description of the irrigation box

The irrigation box is used to hold and distribute the irrigation the window boxes required amount of water. Its dimensions correspond roughly to the size of the window boxes used. It can absorb the amount of water at once that is required to irrigate all of the window boxes below. Front (11) and side walls (10) are each arranged opposite one another and form a rectangle. The base plate (12) is located at the lower end of the front (11) and side walls (10) and closes with it this off. It runs from side wall (10) to side wall (10) and from end wall (11) to end wall (11) and connects them to one another. In the base plate (12) directly in front of an end wall (11) there are holes approx. 15 cm in diameter, which the drainage pipe pieces (14) of the same diameter. The drain pipe pieces (14) have a length of approx. 2 cm and close with the upper part of the base plate (12) smooth off. The holes for the drain pipe pieces (14) run parallel to the end wall (11) and have the same distance from one another and from both side walls (10). There is about 2 cm in an end wall (11)

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below the upper edge of the end wall (11) and the middle between the two side winds (10) a hole approx. 20 mm in diameter, which receives a pipe section (15) of the same diameter. The pipe section (15) ends smoothly with the inside of the end wall (11). The part of the pipe section (15) protruding outward from the end wall (11) has a thread so that there can be a patent connection for a hose connection. The cover (13) of the watering box can be removed and runs parallel to the base plate (f2). It rests on the front (11) and side walls (10) and ends smoothly with them. The lower one; Half of the material thickness of the cover (13) is milled off by the thickness of the front (11) and side walls (10) of the irrigation tank, so that the lower milled off part of the cover (13) when the cover plate is inserted; (13) hits the inner edges of the front (11) and side walls (10) of the watering box and thus prevents the cover (13) from slipping. In the middle of the lid (13) there is a% circular opening (13a) with a diameter of about 10 cm, which can also be used to introduce water, at the same distance from both front (11) and side walls (10).

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The irrigation pipe is used to slowly release the required amount of water. The hose or pipe connection is used to transport the water from the irrigation box to the irrigation pipe. The irrigation pipe is about the length of the window boxes below. One end of the pipe is closed. The pipe is unilateral over the entire length

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Provide holes approx. 3 mm in size at intervals of 10 cm. Consequently is it established that the entered Waseermonge so slowly in reaches the window boxes so that it can be absorbed by the earth. An overflow of the balcony boxes and thus a nuisance the afterborn can be effectively prevented.

Application, mode of action and benefits of the invention are shown in the example a balcony box holder. understandable with several balcony boxes and irrigation system. The balcony boxes can can be planted normally. Because of the balcony box above or watering box, the plants cannot grow straight up. So they grow on both sides of the one above Balcony box diagonally upwards. After a short growing period, the plants of the balcony box below come into contact to the plants of the balcony box above and form a hedge with them. Provided a larger number of plants each is set slightly at an angle to the respective side, is the desired one To achieve a hedge effect even faster. The height of the hedge depends on the number of window boxes used. The systemic Avoidance of direct sunlight on the root area ensures constant humidity and temperature conditions in the root growth area and thus creates ideal conditions for healthy and rapid plant growth.

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AlHrecht Kroll / balcony box holder with irrigation element Combining advantages

- The optical effect

The plants grow out of the balcony box on both sides of the box above at an angle upwards and form with them in turn, plants growing upwards a hedge. They cover the balcony boxes, the irrigation boxes and the supporting structure after a very short time. The balcony box holder can be attached to any balcony railing or grating with the help of the support bracket be appended. But it can also function directly as a balcony railing by screwing it firmly to the floor. By turning around the individual window boxes result in a wide range of possible variations. Dit.e plant walls made of flowers, green or fruit plants are certainly a more beautiful sight than balcony railings, walls or individual window boxes.

- The benefit

Noise protection and privacy protection are the decisive benefits. In addition, the plant wall acts as a dirt filter Air is a valuable service and creates a cozy arbor atmosphere in its immediate catchment area.

- The hobby effect

The large number of plants in the smallest space opens up the hobby gardener new perspectives in terms of plant diversity and quantity.

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The diversity of species and the size of a small garden can be cultivated even on the smallest balcony of city apartments.

- The mobility

The quick and easy assembly and conversion of the wall enables it to be used temporarily (e.g. in summer) or permanent use as a privacy screen, noise protection, as a vegetable or flower bed, etc. on beams, terraces and in the garden.

- The ease of care

The simple and time-saving central irrigation and the construction-related resistance to weed growth are reduced the maintenance effort to a minimum.

Claims (6)

If * · ·· ♦ * Albrecht Kroll, Osterfeldstr. 79 D, 2000 Hamburg 54 Utility model protection application: balcony box holder with irrigation element SchutzonsprUche; 1. Balcony box holder with irrigation element, characterized in that that a) it consists of two support frames (C), safety frames (B) for each Balcony box, two support brackets (H) or two stand rails, an irrigation box (A) and irrigation pipes (E) as well There is a supply line (D) for each balcony box and that these individual elements are matched to one another in shape and size; b) two support frames (C) with safety racks in number of used Balcony boxes can be screwed together with 4 screws per securing frame and thus a solid one Form plant wall framework; c) a support bracket (H) is screwed to each support frame for suspension on the balcony railing; d) for free-standing installation one rail under each Support frame is screwed; 2. balcony box holder with irrigation element according to claim 1, characterized in that the support frame Albrecht Kroll / balcony box holder with irrigation element Schutzonsprüche e) the outer walls form a closed rectangle, the side walls (i) of which are parallel to the end walls (2) Support bars running from side wall (l) to side wall (i) (3) in the material thickness of the front (2} and side walls (i) are connected and thereby the support frame in divided into several small frames; f) the distance between the support bars (3) and the end walls (2) depending on the type and size of the used Plant container is approx. 12 - 50 cm; g) under the rungs (3) there are brackets (4) that can hold a tube of approx. 15 mm diameter; h) both side walls (i) several holes (5) for fastening the safety frame and a hole (6) for the adjusting screw; i) the bores (5) for fastening the securing frame are arranged in such a way that a bore (5) lies between two support bars (3) or between a support bar (3) and an end wall (2), and that the bore ( 5) is placed between two support bars (3) or between a support bar (3) and an end wall (2) so that the distance to the lower support bar (3) or end wall (2) is 40 % of the total distance between the two support bars (3 ) Albrecht Kroll / balcony box holder with irrigation element protection claims or support rung (3) and front wall (2); k) both end walls (2) have at least 3 bores (7) evenly distributed for screwing the support bracket or stand rails serve; 3 «balcony box holder with irrigation element according to claim 1, characterized in that the fuse frame l) shape and dimensions matched to the window boxes used and in this case it is a rectangle with opposite end (9) and side walls (8) forms; m) two bores (8 a) are made in both side walls (8) opposite one another in the center of the frame, the distance between them and the end walls (9) being 25 % of the total length of the securing frame; 4. Balkcnkastenhalterung with irrigation element according to claim 1, characterized in that the support bracket n) both legs (16) in the middle with an elongated hole (17) are provided that begins 2 cm behind the angle and ends 2 cm before the end of the leg (16); Albrecht Kroll / Bolkon box holder with irrigation element Schutζ an s prUc he ο) the width of the elongated hole (17) and the diameter of the holes in the safety frame and the support frame are identical; 5. balcony box holder with irrigation element according to claim 1, characterized in that the watering box p) the dimensions matched to the dimensions of the balcony coasts are; q) there are holes in the base plate (12) directly in front of an end wall (11) which receive the drainage pipe pieces (14); r) the drain pipe pieces (14) with the upper part of the base plate (12) finish smoothly; s) the lid (13) has an opening (13 a) in the middle through which the water can be poured in; t) in an end wall (11) approx. 2 cm below the upper edge of the end wall a supply pipe socket (15) is located, which is used to input water via a hose feed; u) the pipe socket (15) with the inside of the front wall (11) ends smoothly and protrudes approx. 20 mm on the outside and is provided with a thread; Il 9 · I » »It · ♦ * I I · · · t ■ ι t ail Il * ti AJ brecht Kroll / balcony box holder with irrigation element protection claims 6. Bolkonkastenholterung with irrigation element according to claim 1, characterized in that the irrigation pipe v) one end of the pipe is closed; w) one side is provided with holes over the entire length, through which the water drips onto the balcony dwarfs below.