EP0412317B1 - Plastic flower-pot cover - Google Patents

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EP0412317B1
EP0412317B1 EP90113545A EP90113545A EP0412317B1 EP 0412317 B1 EP0412317 B1 EP 0412317B1 EP 90113545 A EP90113545 A EP 90113545A EP 90113545 A EP90113545 A EP 90113545A EP 0412317 B1 EP0412317 B1 EP 0412317B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • the invention relates to a flower pot made of plastic material.
  • Flower pots are known in a variety of designs. For example, a flower pot in mushroom shape is described in DE 88 13 026.6 U1. An upright mushroom has a largely hollowed out stalk, which is followed by an annular hat brim at the top. The ring-shaped brim of the hat forms, together with the hollow in the stem, a recess for placing the flower pot in it.
  • the flower pot is preferably made of water-resistant plastic material.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to propose a further variant of a flower pot made of plastic material.
  • the flower pot has the shape of a champagne cooler, that it is provided with a metallized surface, and that the opening diameter is between 5 and 10 cm.
  • Such a flower pot fulfills the conditions placed on it. It has an opening into which a flower pot can be placed, its shape is automatically associated with gifts, and it is relatively inexpensive to produce. This is a particularly important advantage, since flower pots are an accessory to the actual commodity, namely the plant. This should come into its own, not the flower pot itself.
  • the champagne cooler shape is also practical for use.
  • the opening which widens upwards, makes it easier to put the flower pot in and at the same time also to store it in piles, which greatly reduces the space requirement.
  • the flower pot is provided with a metallized surface.
  • the resulting reflections reinforce the visual similarity to metal and the aesthetic impression. If the metallization of the surface extends to the inside of the opening, this also results in reflections from the plant placed in the flower pot.
  • An opening diameter of 5 to 10 cm overall gives a particularly suitable proportion for the flower pot, which is not only elegant, but is also particularly adapted to the plants that are generally given away.
  • Luran is a registered trademark of BASF AG
  • polystyrene which are particularly easy to metallize, are particularly recommended as the plastic material. They also have the required water resistance and are inexpensive to produce.
  • grip buttons are provided on the sides, the impression of a champagne cooler is further enhanced, since this is also generally provided with it in the original.
  • recesses are expediently provided in the handle knobs in order to avoid or substantially reduce the deformations of the main body of the flower pot which may arise due to the accumulation of material.
  • FR-A 865 980 discloses a bucket with lighting which is used as a flower pot illuminated from the inside or as a lightable champagne cooler.
  • the flower pot according to the invention cannot be used as a champagne cooler at all and is also not intended for this purpose.
  • the figure shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the flower pot according to the invention.
  • a flower pot has the shape of a champagne cooler, which is generally provided with the reference number 1.
  • Form 1 is made of plastic, in particular polystyrene or luran, and has a metallized surface 2.
  • the metallization is preferably in silver or gold color.
  • aluminum is evaporated onto the plastic mold and then a protective layer is overpainted.
  • the mold 1 has an opening 3 into which the flower pot can be placed. This opening has a diameter of about 5 to 10 cm.
  • the height of the form 1 is approximately in the same size range, so that the proportions correspond to those of a champagne cooler.
  • the diameter of the mold 1 is continuously expanding from an approximately circular base with essentially symmetrical walls projecting on all sides to the opening 3.
  • a handle button 4 on two opposite sides at the same height as the shape 1.
  • this handle button is primarily used for transport.
  • an accumulation of material leads to irregularities and collapse in the vicinity of the accumulation of material.
  • axial recesses can be provided in the handle knobs.

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Blumenübertopf aus Kunststoffmaterial.The invention relates to a flower pot made of plastic material.

Blumenübertöpfe sind in vielfältiger Gestaltung bekannt. Beispielsweise ist in der DE 88 13 026.6 U1 ein Blumenübertopf in Pilzform beschrieben. Ein aufrecht stehender Pilz weist einen weitgehend ausgehöhlten Stiel auf, an den sich oben eine ringförmige Hutkrempe anschließt. Die ringförmige Hutkrempe bildet zusammen mit der Aushöhlung in dem Stiel eine Ausnehmung zum Hineinstellen des Blumentopfes.Flower pots are known in a variety of designs. For example, a flower pot in mushroom shape is described in DE 88 13 026.6 U1. An upright mushroom has a largely hollowed out stalk, which is followed by an annular hat brim at the top. The ring-shaped brim of the hat forms, together with the hollow in the stem, a recess for placing the flower pot in it.

Der Blumenübertopf wird vorzugsweise aus wasserbeständigem Kunststoffmaterial hergestellt.The flower pot is preferably made of water-resistant plastic material.

Gerade für Geschenkartikel besteht ein ständiger Bedarf nach immer neuen Formen. Blumenübertöpfe werden häufig als besonderer Gag, als überrachendes Zubehör angeboten, gekauft und verschenkt. Um diesen Anforderungen des Verbrauchers zu genügen, muß der Formenschatz an technisch brauchbaren Blumenübertöpfen ständig erweitert werden.For gift items in particular there is a constant need for new forms. Flower pots are often offered, bought and given away as a special gag, as a surprising accessory. In order to meet these requirements of the consumer, the range of shapes of technically usable flower pots has to be constantly expanded.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es daher, eine weitere Variante eines Blumenübertopfes aus Kunststoffmaterial vorzuschlagen.The object of the invention is therefore to propose a further variant of a flower pot made of plastic material.

Diese Aufgabe wird dadurch gelöst, daß der Blumenübertopf die Form eines Sektkühlers aufweist, daß er mit einer metallisierten Oberfläche versehen ist, und daß der Öffnungsdurchmesser zwischen 5 und 10 cm beträgt.This object is achieved in that the flower pot has the shape of a champagne cooler, that it is provided with a metallized surface, and that the opening diameter is between 5 and 10 cm.

Ein derartiger Blumenübertopf erfüllt die an ihn gestellten Bedingungen. Er besitzt eine Öffnung, in die ein Blumentopf hineingestellt werden kann, seine Form wird automatisch mit Geschenken assoziiert, er ist verhältnismäßig kostengünstig zu produzieren. Dies ist ein besonders wichtiger Vorteil, da Blumenübertöpfe ein Beiwerk zur eigentlichen Ware, nämlich der Pflanze, darstellen. Diese soll dadurch besonders zur Geltung kommen, nicht der Blumenübertopf selbst.Such a flower pot fulfills the conditions placed on it. It has an opening into which a flower pot can be placed, its shape is automatically associated with gifts, and it is relatively inexpensive to produce. This is a particularly important advantage, since flower pots are an accessory to the actual commodity, namely the plant. This should come into its own, not the flower pot itself.

Die Sektkühler-Form ist darüber hinaus auch praktisch für die Benutzung. Die sich nach oben erweiternde Öffnung erleichtert das Hineinstellen des Blumentopfes und zugleich auch eine stapelweise Aufbewahrung, was den Lagerplatzbedarf stark verringert.The champagne cooler shape is also practical for use. The opening, which widens upwards, makes it easier to put the flower pot in and at the same time also to store it in piles, which greatly reduces the space requirement.

Von besonderem Vorteil ist es, daß der Blumenübertopf mit einer metallisierten Oberfläche versehen wird. Die sich ergebenden Reflektionen verstärken die optische Metallähnlichkeit und den ästhetischen Eindruck. Wird die Metallisierung der Oberfläche bis auf die Innenseite der Öffnung erstreckt, so ergeben sich darüber hinaus Reflektionen der in den Blumenübertopf hineingesetzten Pflanze.It is particularly advantageous that the flower pot is provided with a metallized surface. The resulting reflections reinforce the visual similarity to metal and the aesthetic impression. If the metallization of the surface extends to the inside of the opening, this also results in reflections from the plant placed in the flower pot.

Ein Öffnungsdurchmesser von 5 bis 10 cm ergibt insgesamt eine besonders geeignete Proportion für den Blumenübertopf, die nicht nur formschön ist, sondern auch den im allgemeinen verschenkten Pflanzen besonders angepaßt ist.An opening diameter of 5 to 10 cm overall gives a particularly suitable proportion for the flower pot, which is not only elegant, but is also particularly adapted to the plants that are generally given away.

Als Kunststoffmaterial empfehlen sich insbesondere Luran ("Luran" ist ein eingetragenes Warenzeichen der BASF AG) oder Polystyrol, die sich besonders gut metallisieren lassen. Sie besitzen darüber hinaus auch die erforderliche Wasserbeständigkeit und sind kostengünstig zu produzieren.Luran ("Luran" is a registered trademark of BASF AG) or polystyrene, which are particularly easy to metallize, are particularly recommended as the plastic material. They also have the required water resistance and are inexpensive to produce.

Werden Griffknöpfe an den Seiten vorgesehen, so wird der Eindruck eines Sektkühlers weiter verstärkt, da auch dieser im Original im allgemeinen damit versehen ist. Zusätzlich werden zweckmäßig Ausnehmungen in den Griffknöpfen vorgesehen, um die durch die Materialansammlung evtl. entstehenden Verformungen des Hauptkörpers des Blumenübertopfes zu vermeiden bzw. wesentlich zu verringern.If grip buttons are provided on the sides, the impression of a champagne cooler is further enhanced, since this is also generally provided with it in the original. In addition, recesses are expediently provided in the handle knobs in order to avoid or substantially reduce the deformations of the main body of the flower pot which may arise due to the accumulation of material.

Die FR-A 865 980 offenbart einen Eimer mit Beleuchtung, der als von innen beleuchteter Blumentopf oder als beleuchtbarer Sektkühler verwendet wird. Demgegenüber ist der Blumenübertopf gemäß der Erfindung schon aufgrund seiner Größe gar nicht als Sektkühler verwendbar und hierfür auch nicht gedacht.FR-A 865 980 discloses a bucket with lighting which is used as a flower pot illuminated from the inside or as a lightable champagne cooler. In contrast, due to its size, the flower pot according to the invention cannot be used as a champagne cooler at all and is also not intended for this purpose.

Im folgenden wird anhand der Zeichnung ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung im einzelnen beschrieben.An exemplary embodiment of the invention is described in detail below with reference to the drawing.

Die Figur zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Blumenübertopfes.The figure shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the flower pot according to the invention.

Ein Blumenübertopf besitzt die Form eines Sektkühlers, die allgemein mit dem Bezugszeichen 1 versehen ist.A flower pot has the shape of a champagne cooler, which is generally provided with the reference number 1.

Die Form 1 besteht aus Kunststoff, insbesondere aus Polystyrol oder Luran, und besitzt eine metallisierte Oberfläche 2. Die Metallisierung erfolgt vorzugsweise in Silber- oder Goldfärbung. Dabei wird auf die Kunststofform Aluminium aufgedampft und anschließend eine Schutzschicht überlackiert.Form 1 is made of plastic, in particular polystyrene or luran, and has a metallized surface 2. The metallization is preferably in silver or gold color. Here, aluminum is evaporated onto the plastic mold and then a protective layer is overpainted.

Oben besitzt die Form 1 eine Öffnung 3, in die der Blumentopf eingestellt werden kann. Diese Öffnung hat einen Durchmesser von etwa 5 bis 10 cm.At the top, the mold 1 has an opening 3 into which the flower pot can be placed. This opening has a diameter of about 5 to 10 cm.

Die Höhe der Form 1 liegt etwa in den gleichen Größenbereichen, so daß auch die Proportionen denen eines Sektkühlers entsprechen.The height of the form 1 is approximately in the same size range, so that the proportions correspond to those of a champagne cooler.

Der Durchmesser der Form 1 erweitert sich stetig von einem etwa kreisförmigen Boden mit allseitig aufragenden im wesentlichen symmetrischen Wänden bis zur Öffnung 3.The diameter of the mold 1 is continuously expanding from an approximately circular base with essentially symmetrical walls projecting on all sides to the opening 3.

Zusätzlich ist vor allem knapp unterhalb der Öffnung 3 eine konkave Erweiterung der Wandung nach außen vorgesehen.In addition, a concave extension of the wall to the outside is provided above just below the opening 3.

Knapp unterhalb der Öffnung 3 befindet sich auf zwei gegenüberliegenden Seiten in gleicher Höhe der Form 1 jeweils ein Griffknopf 4. Bei Sektkühlern dient dieser Griffknopf vor allem dem Transport. Bei der Herstellung von Kunststoffteilen führt eine Materialanhäufung zu Unregelmäßigkeiten und zum Zusammenfallen in der Nachbarschaft der Materialanhäufung. Um dem entgegenzuwirken, können insbesondere axiale Ausnehmungen in den Griffknöpfen vorgesehen werden.Just below the opening 3 there is a handle button 4 on two opposite sides at the same height as the shape 1. In the case of sparkling wine coolers, this handle button is primarily used for transport. In the manufacture of plastic parts, an accumulation of material leads to irregularities and collapse in the vicinity of the accumulation of material. To counteract this, in particular axial recesses can be provided in the handle knobs.

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  1. A flower-pot holder of plastics material, characterised in that it has the shape of a champagne cooler, that it is provided with a metallised coating (2), and that the diameter of the opening amounts to between 5 and 10 cm.
  2. A flower-pot holder according to claim 1, characterised in that there are provided side grips which have recesses.
  3. A flower-pot holder according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that it consists of polystyrene.
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