DE9418629U1 - Plant ring kit - Google Patents

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Planting ring kit

The invention relates to a planting ring kit.

Plant rings are known in various designs. In general, the rings are designed in such a way that when building a complete masonry, loosened up visible surfaces are created due to protruding or recessed shapes. A structure built with the usual plant rings therefore has uneven outer edges, which make it difficult to work on gardens and lawns.

The invention aims to create a plant ring kit that enables a variable, stable assembly of plant rings in straight or curved lines.

According to the invention, this object is achieved by a planting ring kit having the features listed in claim 1.

Since the concave and convex front sides of both hollow stone rings can be interlocked, the elements automatically form a straight line when placed next to one another. The positive, alternating arrangement also leads to greater stability when assembling larger masonry structures than with conventional planting rings.

The design of the hollow stone rings according to claims 2 and 3 offers the further advantage that the stones can be easily

Crosswise separated stones in the appropriate combination ensure that the stones are aligned straight to the adjacent building components. Stones with a convex end shape can also be incorporated crosswise into a wall built with these stones for the desired planting. The resulting projections create the possibility for planting, while at the same time loosening up the overall appearance and contributing to the absorption of sound.

Further advantageous embodiments which contribute to the stability of larger structures made from this plant ring kit are shown in the features of subclaims 4 and 5.

Furthermore, for larger structures, it is planned to fill the stones placed on top of each other with casting compound, preferably concrete, either completely or only in individual areas, e.g. between the cross ribs, which, together with any reinforcements that may be introduced, leads to a very high level of stability of the overall structure.

The following images show an example of the hollow stone rings. In detail:

Fig. 1 the top view of a hollow stone ring with convex end walls,

Fig. 2 the top view of a hollow stone ring with concave end walls,

Fig. 3 a vertical section through a longitudinal wall of the hollow stone rings,

The planting ring kit consists of two elongated hollow stone rings (1), each with two parallel longitudinal walls (2) and cross ribs (3) running between them. One of the hollow rings has convex end walls (4) and the other of the hollow rings has concave end walls (5), which can be fitted together in a form-fitting manner.

The cross ribs (3) are spaced apart from one another and arranged on both sides of the longitudinal bisector of the hollow brick ring (1). Between the cross ribs (3) along the longitudinal bisector in the longitudinal walls (2) there are separation markings (6) in the form of grooves, slots or the like created during manufacture. In the cross ribs (3) and the end walls (4, 5) there are recesses (7) for the insertion of reinforcements, whereby these recesses (7) are provided during manufacture or are created during installation of the bricks (1) by sawing or the like. On the underside of the longitudinal sides (2) and/or end faces (4) there are formed foot edges (8) that protrude inwards.

The foot edges (8) form an enlarged standing area and can also be used as a support surface for shelves.

The hollow stone rings are advantageously made from approximately 50% expanded clay, 25% sand and 25% cement. The hollow stone rings made from this material have a visible spherical structure, are particularly light and weather-resistant. By adding sandstone, a reddish color can be achieved.

Claims (6)

Protection claims 1. Plant ring kit, characterized by two elongated hollow stone rings (1) each with two parallel longitudinal walls (2) and transverse ribs (3) running between them, whereby one hollow stone ring (1) has convex end walls (4) and the other hollow stone ring (1) has concave end walls (5), whereby the concave (5) and convex (4) end walls of both hollow stone rings (1) can be fitted into one another in a form-fitting manner. 2. Planting ring kit according to claim 1 ₁ , characterized in that the two transverse ribs (3) are arranged at a distance from one another and on both sides of the longitudinal bisector of the hollow stone ring (1). 3. Plant ring kit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that between the transverse ribs (3) along the length bisector in the longitudinal walls (2) separation markings (6) in the form of grooves or the like are provided. 4. Plant ring kit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that recesses (7) for the introduction of reinforcements are provided in the transverse ribs (3) and the end walls (4, 5). 5. Plant ring kit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the longitudinal sides (2) and/or front sides (4) foot edges (8) projecting inwards are formed on the underside. 6. Planting ring kit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hollow stone rings (1) consist of approximately 50% expanded clay, 25% sand and 25% cement to form a spherical structure.