EP0868877A1 - Decorative stand for Christmas trees or artificial shrubs - Google Patents

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EP0868877A1
EP0868877A1 EP98410021A EP98410021A EP0868877A1 EP 0868877 A1 EP0868877 A1 EP 0868877A1 EP 98410021 A EP98410021 A EP 98410021A EP 98410021 A EP98410021 A EP 98410021A EP 0868877 A1 EP0868877 A1 EP 0868877A1
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    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
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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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    • A47G33/045—Underlays, i.e. mats for catching needles or to aid in disposing of Christmas trees
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47G2033/1233—Christmas tree stands as insert for a plant pot

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  • the present invention relates to a universal decorative support allowing keeping all Christmas trees, natural shrubs or artificial.
  • the device according to the invention overcomes these drawbacks.
  • the principle of creating a decorative pottery intended to ensure the function of support combines the functions of aesthetics, maintenance and implementation easy.
  • this maintenance is ensured by a wooden cross or a metal support in the form of a tripod.
  • patent 0613645 seems to provide a solution which associates with both decorative and practical functions thanks to the introduction of a support metal adaptable on a defined pottery.
  • This system once integrated into the pottery is in the form of a decorative support assembly.
  • the major drawback is that it is necessary to have a pottery perfectly adapted to the support.
  • a patent application n ° 96/16003 from the CREA Company allows to of any pottery to transform it into a decorative support of Christmas tree .
  • Our new invention presents a pottery already adapted to the support function while retaining its decorative, universal, ease of operation, and perfectly integrated into a party universe.
  • the universal decorative support is made from a pottery whose external contours are presented in an aesthetic form and whose forms defined interior allow the lower part to maintain the shrub and the upper part, the adaptation of a removable holding device superior.
  • the exterior shapes of the pottery may have openings of various shapes representing decorative patterns on the periphery of the pottery.
  • An opening at the base of the pottery allows the adaptation of a electrical interface allowing the installation of lighting of the pottery and decorative garlands.
  • the removable upper support device can be designed to receive a plastic bag which allows, at the end of exploitation, the packaging of the shrub for avoid projection of fir needles during evacuation handling.
  • FIGS 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A and 4B show the versions of removable upper support devices (30).
  • Figure 1 illustrates the general principle of the present invention. It seems that the trunk (2) of the fir or shrub adopts a vertical position by its holding in the lower position in the conical casing (4) of the base of the pottery (1) and its maintenance in the upper position with the cup (3).
  • the lower support (31) obtained by turning or molding during the making of pottery, allows its conical shape to receive the base of the trunk.
  • This conical envelope (4) whose base has a slightly diameter smaller than the diameter of the base of the smallest trunk (2) and the top of which has a diameter slightly greater than the diameter of the base of the largest trunk (2) used, maintains and centers the trunk.
  • the position of the envelope conical (4) is located at the base and in the central axis of the pottery (1).
  • the removable upper holding device (30) is located under the shape of a cup (3) whose conical outer shape (23) ensures a correct centering in the upper part of the pottery (1) and its maintenance by the choice of the angle of inclination of the conical external shape (23).
  • This cup (3) has in its center an orifice (7) allowing the free passage of the trunk with its surface irregularities.
  • Four hooks (8) shown in Figure 2A and 2B equidistant and integral with the cup (3) allow the attachment of straps elastic (5) between the trunk (2) and the cup (3) and thereby ensure the maintenance of the trunk in the upper position.
  • the fir and cup assembly (3) being integral, it remains for the user to introduce this set into the pottery (1) so that the base of the trunk (2) fits into the conical casing (4) of the lower support (31).
  • the removable upper support device (30) is adjusted after the final position of the base of the trunk (2) in the conical shape (4) be effective. This adjustment consists in making the conical shape (23) of the the cup (3) in the collar (9) of the pottery (1) and adjust the straps (5) around the trunk (2).
  • Possible ballasting can be carried out by pouring, through the hole (7), into the pottery (1) sand or other equivalent material. Improved duration fir can be obtained by pouring through the hole (7) in the pottery (1) a product water retentor which ensures hydration.
  • Figures 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A and 4B illustrate the different types of realization which can be obtained from processes such as injection, creep, pressing, with materials inert to external environmental aggressions or internals such as plastic, wood powder, etc ...
  • the pottery (1) having on the periphery of the openings (13) whose various geometric shapes can represent patterns of decorations like stars, triangles, circles .. etc .. brings an aesthetic note particularly suitable for the use of this universal decorative support.
  • the pottery (1) has in its lower part an opening (6) allowing the adaptation of an interface which, after connection to an electrical power source, ensures interior lighting of the pottery (1) and diffuses the light rays through the openings (13).
  • This interface also allows electrical connection to decorative garlands that can be placed on the tree or shrub.
  • the upper removable device (30) can be designed to receive a bag plastic (32) stored, rolled or folded.
  • This plastic bag allows the user to proceed to the complete packaging of the tree at the end of exploitation. This operation consists of unrolling the bag and closing its two ends, isolating the tree completely and avoid the projection of needles during the operations of handling during its evacuation and consequently to avoid pollution in exhibition and evacuation rooms.
  • the suitable decorative pottery with its removable support upper is particularly intended, for the installation of Christmas tree or artificial shrub.
  • the set having the function of maintenance and decoration.

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The decorative pot (1) has a conical base (4) in the bottom which forms a support (31) for the bottom of a tree trunk (2). A conical collar (9) fits into the top of the pot and has a central hole (7) through which the tree trunk passes. The collar forms a cup (3) which can hold a plastic bag to cover the tree when it has been finished with. The collar and conical base are made simultaneously, by turning or moulding, during the manufacture of the pot and form integral parts of this.

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La présente invention concerne un support décoratif universel permettant le maintien en position verticale de tous sapins de Noël, arbustes naturels ou artificiels.The present invention relates to a universal decorative support allowing keeping all Christmas trees, natural shrubs or artificial.

Le maintien vertical de ces sapins ou arbustes artificiels fait déjà l'objet d'inventions qui ont la caractéristique de se présenter comme des supports sans grand intérêt esthétique et dont la mise en oeuvre n'est pas toujours très facile.The vertical maintenance of these artificial trees or shrubs is already the subject of inventions which have the characteristic of presenting themselves as supports without great aesthetic interest and whose implementation is not always very easy.

Le dispositif selon l'invention permet de remédier à ces inconvénients. En effet, le principe de créer une poterie décorative destinée à assurer la fonction de support associe les fonctions d'esthétique, de maintien et de mise en oeuvre aisée.The device according to the invention overcomes these drawbacks. In indeed, the principle of creating a decorative pottery intended to ensure the function of support combines the functions of aesthetics, maintenance and implementation easy.

Pendant la période de Noël, les consommateurs se trouvent confrontés après l'achat du sapin de Noël, aux choix de système de maintien vertical.Consumers face Christmas after the purchase of the Christmas tree, the choice of vertical support system.

De façon générale, ce maintien est assuré par un croisillon en bois ou un support métallique se présentant sous la forme d'un trépied.Generally, this maintenance is ensured by a wooden cross or a metal support in the form of a tripod.

Ces systèmes présentent l'inconvénient majeur de ne pas être décoratifs et pas du tout adaptés à un univers de fête.These systems have the major drawback of not being decorative and not at all suited to a party universe.

D'autres inventeurs ont proposé des pots supports munis dans la partie inférieure d'un système de centrage et dans la partie supérieure d'un système de maintien. Ces systèmes sont des solutions trop spécifiques dont le coût de réalisation est important. Les brevets 0369633, 0126979, 2280346, 0240786, 706339, 0419972, 0456693B1, 0711521, 0316422B1, reprennent cette technique: c'est-à-dire d'une solution globale qui fige l'aspect décoratif.Other inventors have proposed support pots provided in the part bottom of a centering system and at the top of a centering system maintenance. These systems are too specific solutions whose cost of achievement is important. Patents 0369633, 0126979, 2280346, 0240786, 706339, 0419972, 0456693B1, 0711521, 0316422B1, use this technique: that is to say of a global solution which freezes the decorative aspect.

Par contre, le brevet 0613645 semble apporter une solution qui associe à la fois les fonctions décoratives et pratiques grâce à l'introduction d'un suppport métallique adaptable sur une poterie définie. Ce système, une fois intégré dans la poterie se présente sous la forme d'un ensemble support décoratif. Par contre, l'inconvénient majeur est qu'il est nécessaire de disposer d'une poterie parfaitement adaptée au support.On the other hand, patent 0613645 seems to provide a solution which associates with both decorative and practical functions thanks to the introduction of a support metal adaptable on a defined pottery. This system, once integrated into the pottery is in the form of a decorative support assembly. By against, the major drawback is that it is necessary to have a pottery perfectly adapted to the support.

Une demande de brevet n°96/16003 de la Société CREA permet à partir de n'importe quelle poterie de transformer celle-ci en un support décoratif de sapin de Noël . Notre nouvelle invention présente une poterie déjà adapté à la fonction support tout en conservant ses fonctions décorative, universelle, sa facilité d'exploitation, et s'intégrant parfaitement dans un univers de fête.A patent application n ° 96/16003 from the CREA Company allows to of any pottery to transform it into a decorative support of Christmas tree . Our new invention presents a pottery already adapted to the support function while retaining its decorative, universal, ease of operation, and perfectly integrated into a party universe.

Le support décoratif universel est réalisé à partir d'une poterie dont les contours extérieurs se présentent sous une forme esthétique et dont les formes intérieures définies permettent à la partie inférieure le maintien de l'arbuste et à la partie supérieure, l'adaptation d'un dispositif amovible de maintien supérieur.The universal decorative support is made from a pottery whose external contours are presented in an aesthetic form and whose forms defined interior allow the lower part to maintain the shrub and the upper part, the adaptation of a removable holding device superior.

Maintenu et centré en deux positions dont l'écartement est la hauteur de la poterie, le sapin adopte la position verticale et s'y maintient, sa stabilité étant assurée par l'ensemble du dispositif.Maintained and centered in two positions whose spacing is the height of pottery, the tree adopts the vertical position and stays there, its stability being provided by the entire device.

Pour assurer une meilleure stabilité, on peut lester la poterie, après introduction du sapin, à l'aide de sable, terre ou tout autre matière équivalente se présentant sous forme de granulé ou pulvérulent. To ensure better stability, we can ballast the pottery, after introduction of the fir, using sand, earth or any other equivalent material in the form of granules or powders.

Il est également possible d'adjoindre dans la matière constituant le lest, un produit humidificateur assurant une meilleure tenue dans le temps du sapin naturel.It is also possible to add in the material constituting the ballast, a humidifier product ensuring better resistance over time natural.

Les formes extérieures de la poterie peuvent disposer d'ouvertures de formes variées représentant des motifs décoratifs sur la périphérie de la poterie.The exterior shapes of the pottery may have openings of various shapes representing decorative patterns on the periphery of the pottery.

Une ouverture située à la base de la poterie autorise l'adaptation d'un interface électrique permettant la mise en place d'éclairage de la poterie et de guirlandes décoratives.An opening at the base of the pottery allows the adaptation of a electrical interface allowing the installation of lighting of the pottery and decorative garlands.

Le dispositif amovible de maintien supérieur peut être conçu pour recevoir un sac plastique qui permet, en fin d'exploitation, l'emballage de l'arbuste pour éviter la projection d'aiguilles de sapin pendant la manutention d'évacuation.The removable upper support device can be designed to receive a plastic bag which allows, at the end of exploitation, the packaging of the shrub for avoid projection of fir needles during evacuation handling.

La figure 1 représente l'élévation en plan coupe du principe général de l'ensemble qui indique :

  • Le profil de la poterie (1 )
  • Le système de maintien inférieur (31) avec l'enveloppe conique (4)
  • Le dispositif amovible de maintien supérieur (30)
  • Les dimensions du tronc (2) du sapin
  • L'ouverture (6) pour l'alimentation électrique de l'interface
  • Les ouvertures (13) de formes décoratives.
  • Le centrage du dispositif amovible de maintien supérieur dans la collerette supérieure (9) de la poterie
  • Le sac plastique (32) de l'emballage
FIG. 1 represents the elevation in cross-section of the general principle of the assembly which indicates:
  • Profile of pottery (1)
  • The lower support system (31) with the conical casing (4)
  • The removable upper support device (30)
  • The dimensions of the tree trunk (2)
  • The opening (6) for the interface power supply
  • The openings (13) of decorative shapes.
  • The centering of the removable upper holding device in the upper flange (9) of the pottery
  • The plastic bag (32) of the packaging

Les figures 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A et 4B représentent les versions de dispositifs amovibles de maintien supérieur (30).Figures 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A and 4B show the versions of removable upper support devices (30).

Les figure 2A et 2B représentent la version coupelle et crochets :

  • Le profil conique de la coupelle (3)
  • Le trou (7) du passage du tronc
  • Les crochets de fixation (8)
  • Les sangles (5)
Figures 2A and 2B show the cup and hook version:
  • The conical profile of the cup (3)
  • The hole (7) in the trunk passage
  • Fixing hooks (8)
  • The straps (5)

Les figure 3A et 31B représentent la version coupelle et languettes :

  • Le profil conique de la coupelle (3)
  • Le trou (7) du passage du tronc
  • Les languettes élastiques (18)
Figures 3A and 31B show the cup and tab version:
  • The conical profile of the cup (3)
  • The hole (7) in the trunk passage
  • Elastic tabs (18)

Les figure 4A et 4B représentent la version sangles et crochets :

  • La sangle extérieure (19) et la boucle (22)
  • Les crochets mobiles (20) coulissant dans la sangle (19)
  • Les sangles élastiques (21)
Figures 4A and 4B show the strap and hook version:
  • The outer strap (19) and the buckle (22)
  • Movable hooks (20) sliding in the strap (19)
  • Elastic straps (21)

La figure 1 illustre le principe général de la présente invention. Il apparaít que le tronc (2) du sapin ou arbuste adopte une position verticale par son maintien en position inférieure dans l'enveloppe conique (4) de la base de la poterie (1) et son maintien en position supérieure avec la coupelle (3).Figure 1 illustrates the general principle of the present invention. It seems that the trunk (2) of the fir or shrub adopts a vertical position by its holding in the lower position in the conical casing (4) of the base of the pottery (1) and its maintenance in the upper position with the cup (3).

Le support inférieur (31) obtenu par tournage ou moulage lors de l'élaboration de la poterie, permet de part sa forme conique de recevoir la base du tronc. Cette enveloppe conique (4) dont la base a un diamètre légèrement inférieur au diamètre de la base du plus petit tronc (2) et dont le sommet a un diamètre légèrement supérieur au diamètre de la base du plus gros tronc (2) utilisé, assure le maintien et le centrage du tronc. La position de l'enveloppe conique (4) est située à la base et dans l'axe central de la poterie (1).The lower support (31) obtained by turning or molding during the making of pottery, allows its conical shape to receive the base of the trunk. This conical envelope (4) whose base has a slightly diameter smaller than the diameter of the base of the smallest trunk (2) and the top of which has a diameter slightly greater than the diameter of the base of the largest trunk (2) used, maintains and centers the trunk. The position of the envelope conical (4) is located at the base and in the central axis of the pottery (1).

Le dispositif amovible de maintien supérieur (30) se présente sous la forme d'une coupelle (3) dont la forme extérieure conique (23) assure un centrage correct dans la partie supérieure de la poterie (1 ) et son maintien par le choix de l'angle d'inclinaison de la forme extérieure conique (23). Cette coupelle (3) dispose en son centre d'un orifice (7) permettant le libre passage du tronc avec ses irrégularités de surface. Quatre crochets (8) représentés en figure 2A et 2B équidistants et solidaires de la coupelle (3) permettent la fixation de sangles élastiques (5) entre le tronc (2) et la coupelle (3) et par là même assurent le maintien du tronc en position supérieure.The removable upper holding device (30) is located under the shape of a cup (3) whose conical outer shape (23) ensures a correct centering in the upper part of the pottery (1) and its maintenance by the choice of the angle of inclination of the conical external shape (23). This cup (3) has in its center an orifice (7) allowing the free passage of the trunk with its surface irregularities. Four hooks (8) shown in Figure 2A and 2B equidistant and integral with the cup (3) allow the attachment of straps elastic (5) between the trunk (2) and the cup (3) and thereby ensure the maintenance of the trunk in the upper position.

Ce dispositif permet une mise en oeuvre facile par l'utilisateur. Elle nécessite les opérations simples suivantes:

  • Mettre en place les sangles (5) autour du tronc (2) du sapin à une distance de la base du tronc équivalente à celle de la hauteur de la poterie(1).
  • Insérer la coupelle (3) dans le tronc (2) du sapin en s'assurant que les crochets (8) soient orientés vers le haut du sapin.
  • Fixer les sangles (5) aux crochets (8).
This device allows easy implementation by the user. It requires the following simple operations:
  • Put the straps (5) around the trunk (2) of the tree at a distance from the base of the trunk equivalent to that of the height of the pottery (1).
  • Insert the cup (3) into the trunk (2) of the tree, making sure that the hooks (8) are facing the top of the tree.
  • Attach the straps (5) to the hooks (8).

L'ensemble sapin et coupelle (3) étant solidaires, il reste à l'utilisateur à introduire cet ensemble dans la poterie (1) de façon à ce que la base du tronc (2) s'encastre dans l'enveloppe conique (4) du support inférieur (31).The fir and cup assembly (3) being integral, it remains for the user to introduce this set into the pottery (1) so that the base of the trunk (2) fits into the conical casing (4) of the lower support (31).

L'ajustement du dispositif amovible de maintien supérieur (30) est fait après que la position définitive de la base du tronc (2) dans la forme conique (4) soit effective. Cet ajustement consiste à faire coïncider la forme conique (23) de la coupelle (3) dans la collerette (9) de la poterie (1) et de régler les sangles (5) autour du tronc (2).The removable upper support device (30) is adjusted after the final position of the base of the trunk (2) in the conical shape (4) be effective. This adjustment consists in making the conical shape (23) of the the cup (3) in the collar (9) of the pottery (1) and adjust the straps (5) around the trunk (2).

Le lestage éventuel peut être réalisé en versant, par le trou (7), dans la poterie (1) du sable ou autre matière équivalente. Une amélioration de la durée du sapin peut être obtenue en versant par le trou (7) dans la poterie (1) un produit retenteur d'eau qui assure l'hydratation.Possible ballasting can be carried out by pouring, through the hole (7), into the pottery (1) sand or other equivalent material. Improved duration fir can be obtained by pouring through the hole (7) in the pottery (1) a product water retentor which ensures hydration.

Les figures 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A et 4B illustrent les différents types de réalisation qui peuvent être obtenus à partir de procédés tels que injection, fluage, pressage, avec des matériaux inertes aux agressions d'environnement externes ou internes tels que plastique, poudre de bois, etc...Figures 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A and 4B illustrate the different types of realization which can be obtained from processes such as injection, creep, pressing, with materials inert to external environmental aggressions or internals such as plastic, wood powder, etc ...

Les figures 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A et 4B montrent trois versions de dispositifs amovibles de maintien supérieur dont l'originalité est leur centrage à partir de la collerette supérieure (9) de la poterie (1).

  • figures 2A et 2B : coupelle (3), crochets (8) et sangles (5) décrites précédemment.
  • figures 3A et 3B : coupelle (3) et languettes (18) : le maintien et le centrage du tronc (2) sont assurés par quatre languettes (18) souples, équidistantes, solidaires de la coupelle dont le diamètre du trou (7) légèrement inférieur au plus petit diamètre du tronc permet l'introduction de celui-ci en écartant les languettes élastiques qui assurent, par les forces de réactions antagonistes dues à l'élasticité de la matière, le serrage contre le tronc.
  • figures 4A et 4B : sangles (19), (21) et crochets (20): ce principe contrairement aux versions figures 2A, 2B et figures 3A, 3B qui nécessitent des coupelles (3) adaptées aux dimensions du diamètre intérieur de la collerette supérieure (9) de la poterie (résolu par une gamme de diamètres différents), présente l'avantage d'être indépendant de ce diamètre cité plus haut. En effet, une sangle (19) dont la longueur est supérieure à la longueur développée du plus grand diamètre de la collerette (9) de la poterie, entoure celle-ci (9), le serrage est assuré par une boucle (22) ( l'excédent de sangle peut être coupé ensuite). Quatre passants munis de crochets (20) coulissant dans la sangle (19) sont répartis à égale distance sur la périphérie de la collerette (9) de la poterie.
Chacune des quatre sangles (21) enserrant le tronc (2) est ensuite reliée à un crochet (20) d'un passant. Cet ensemble de sangles assure un centrage et un maintien du tronc.Figures 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A and 4B show three versions of removable upper holding devices whose originality is their centering from the upper flange (9) of the pottery (1).
  • Figures 2A and 2B: cup (3), hooks (8) and straps (5) described above.
  • FIGS. 3A and 3B: cup (3) and tongues (18): the trunk is maintained and centered (2) by four flexible, equidistant tongues (18), integral with the cup, the diameter of the hole (7) slightly smaller than the smallest diameter of the trunk allows the introduction of the latter by spreading the elastic tabs which ensure, by the forces of antagonistic reactions due to the elasticity of the material, the tightening against the trunk.
  • Figures 4A and 4B: straps (19), (21) and hooks (20): this principle unlike the versions Figures 2A, 2B and Figures 3A, 3B which require cups (3) adapted to the dimensions of the inner diameter of the upper flange (9) pottery (solved by a range of different diameters), has the advantage of being independent of this diameter mentioned above. Indeed, a strap (19) whose length is greater than the developed length of the largest diameter of the collar (9) of the pottery, surrounds the latter (9), the tightening is ensured by a loop (22) ( the excess strap can then be cut). Four passers-by provided with hooks (20) sliding in the strap (19) are distributed at equal distance on the periphery of the collar (9) of the pottery.
Each of the four straps (21) enclosing the trunk (2) is then connected to a hook (20) of a passer-by. This set of straps ensures centering and support of the trunk.

La poterie (1) présentant sur la périphérie des ouvertures (13) dont les formes géométriques variées peuvent représenter des motifs de décorations comme des étoiles, des triangles, des cercles.. etc.. apporte une note esthétique particulièrement adaptée à l'utilisation de ce support décoratif universel.The pottery (1) having on the periphery of the openings (13) whose various geometric shapes can represent patterns of decorations like stars, triangles, circles .. etc .. brings an aesthetic note particularly suitable for the use of this universal decorative support.

D'autre part, pour renforcer l'aspect esthétique, la poterie (1) présente dans sa partie inférieure une ouverture (6) permettant l'adaptation d'un interface électrique, qui, après liaison à une source d'alimentation électrique, assure un éclairage intérieur de la poterie (1) et diffuse les rayons lumineux au travers des ouvertures (13). Cet interface permet également le raccordement électrique à des guirlandes décoratives pouvant être disposées sur le sapin ou l'arbuste. Ces dispositions pratiques facilitent l'exploitation des moyens décoratifs pour l'utilisateur.On the other hand, to enhance the aesthetic appearance, the pottery (1) has in its lower part an opening (6) allowing the adaptation of an interface which, after connection to an electrical power source, ensures interior lighting of the pottery (1) and diffuses the light rays through the openings (13). This interface also allows electrical connection to decorative garlands that can be placed on the tree or shrub. These practical arrangements facilitate the use of decorative means to the user.

Le dispositif amovible supérieur (30) peut être conçu pour recevoir un sac plastique (32) stocké, roulé ou plié. Ce sac plastique permet, à l'utilisateur, de procéder à l'emballage complet du sapin en fin d'exploitation. Cette opération consiste après déroulage du sac et à la fermeture de ses deux extrémités, d'isoler totalement le sapin et d'éviter la projection d'aiguilles pendant les opérations de manutention lors de son évacuation et par conséquent d'éviter la pollution dans les locaux d'exposition et d'évacuation.The upper removable device (30) can be designed to receive a bag plastic (32) stored, rolled or folded. This plastic bag allows the user to proceed to the complete packaging of the tree at the end of exploitation. This operation consists of unrolling the bag and closing its two ends, isolating the tree completely and avoid the projection of needles during the operations of handling during its evacuation and consequently to avoid pollution in exhibition and evacuation rooms.

La poterie décorative adaptée munie de son support amovible de maintien supérieur est particulièrement destinée, à la mise en place de sapin de Noël ou arbuste artificiel. L'ensemble présentant la fonction de maintien et de décoration.The suitable decorative pottery with its removable support upper is particularly intended, for the installation of Christmas tree or artificial shrub. The set having the function of maintenance and decoration.

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Support décoratif universel permettant le maintien en position verticale de tous sapins de Noël, arbustes naturels ou artificiels caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué d'une poterie (1) présentant dans sa partie inférieure un fond dont la forme conique (4) fait office de maintien inférieur (31) et dans sa partie supérieure une collerette (9) dont la forme intérieure permet de recevoir un dispositif amovible de maintien supérieur (30) se présentant sous la forme d'une coupelle (3) dont la forme extérieure conique permet le centrage et le blocage de cette coupelle (3) dans la collerette (9) de la poterie (1), les deux parties supérieure (9) et inférieure (4) de la poterie (1) étant obtenues simultanément par tournage ou moulage lors de la réalisation complète de la poterie (1) et se présentant donc comme parties intégrantes de celle-ci.Universal decorative support allowing the maintenance in vertical position of all Christmas trees, natural or artificial shrubs characterized in that it is consisting of a pottery (1) having in its lower part a bottom whose conical shape (4) acts as a lower support (31) and in its part upper a collar (9) whose internal shape allows to receive a removable upper holding device (30) in the form of a cup (3) whose conical outer shape allows centering and blocking of this cup (3) in the collar (9) of the pottery (1), the two parts upper (9) and lower (4) of the pottery (1) being obtained simultaneously by turning or molding during the complete realization of the pottery (1) and therefore presenting as integral parts thereof. Support décoratif universel selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que la forme extérieure de la collerette (9) de la poterie (1) se présente sous une forme permettant l'adaptation d'une sangle (19) enserrant cette collerette (9), cette sangle (19) étant munie de crochets (20) et de sangles (21) faisant office de dispositif amovible de maintien supérieur (30).Universal decorative support according to claim 1 characterized in that the outer shape of the collar (9) of the pottery (1) is in a shape allowing the adaptation of a strap (19) enclosing this collar (9), this strap (19) being provided with hooks (20) and straps (21) serving as removable upper support device (30). Support décoratif universel selon les revendications 1 et 2 caractérisé en ce que le système de maintien inférieur (31) est universel et se présente sous la forme d'une enveloppe conique (4) dont la base a un diamètre légèrement inférieur au diamètre de la base du plus petit tronc (2) et dont le sommet a un diamètre légèrement supérieur au diamètre de la base du plus gros tronc (2) utilisé, cette enveloppe (4) assurant le centrage et le maintien du sapin ou de l'arbuste quel que soit le diamètre du tronc (2).Universal decorative support according to claims 1 and 2 characterized in that the lower support system (31) is universal and is presented under the form of a conical envelope (4) whose base has a slightly diameter smaller than the diameter of the base of the smallest trunk (2) and the top of which has a diameter slightly greater than the diameter of the base of the largest trunk (2) used, this envelope (4) ensuring the centering and maintaining of the tree or the shrub regardless of the diameter of the trunk (2). Support décoratif universel selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que le dispositif amovible de maintien supérieur (30) est une coupelle (3) dont la partie extérieure conique est réalisée suivant un angle d'inclinaison permettant un centrage et un blocage par encastrement dans la collerette (9) de la poterie (1).Universal decorative support according to claim 1 characterized in that the removable upper retaining device (30) is a cup (3), the conical outer part is produced at an angle of inclination allowing a centering and blocking by embedding in the collar (9) of the pottery (1). Support décoratif universel selon les revendications 1 et 4 caractérisé en ce que le dispositif amovible de maintien supérieur du tronc (2) de sapin ou de l'arbuste est universel et se présente sous la forme d'une enveloppe conique (23) dont la base a un diamètre légèrement inférieur au diamètre intérieur de la collerette (9) de la poterie (1) et dont le sommet a un diamètre légèrement supérieur au diamètre intérieur de la collerette (9) de la poterie (1) permettant le maintien et le centrage par encastrement dans la partie supérieure de la poterie la dite enveloppe conique (23) disposant en son centre d'une ouverture (7) dont le diamètre est supérieur au diamètre du plus gros tronc (2) utilisé et de crochets (8) solidaires de l'enveloppe conique (23) permettant à l'aide de sangles (5) enserrant le tronc (2) et reliées aux crochets (8), d'assurer le centrage et le maintien du sapin ou de l'arbuste.Universal decorative support according to claims 1 and 4 characterized in that the removable upper retaining device for the trunk (2) of fir or the shrub is universal and comes in the form of a conical envelope (23) the base of which has a diameter slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the collar (9) of the pottery (1) and the top of which has a slightly diameter greater than the inside diameter of the collar (9) of the pottery (1) allowing the support and centering by embedding in the upper part of the pottery said conical envelope (23) having in its center an opening (7) whose diameter is greater than the diameter of the largest trunk (2) used and of hooks (8) integral with the conical casing (23) allowing using straps (5) enclosing the trunk (2) and connected to the hooks (8), ensuring centering and maintenance of the fir or shrub. Support décoratif universel selon les revendications 1 et 4 caractérisé en ce que le dispositif amovible de maintien supérieur du tronc (2) de sapin ou de l'arbuste est universel et se présente sous la forme d'une enveloppe conique (23) dont la base a un diamètre légèrement inférieur au diamètre intérieur de la collerette (9) de la poterie (1) et dont le sommet a un diamètre légèrement supérieur au diamètre intérieur de la collerette (9) de la poterie (1) permettant le maintien par encastrement dans la partie supérieure de la poterie, la dite enveloppe conique (23) disposant en son centre d'une ouverture (7) dont le diamètre est légèrement inférieur au diamètre du plus petit tronc (2) utilisé ; quatre languettes souples (18) disposées à égale distance et solidaires de l'enveloppe conique (23) autorisent l'introduction du plus gros tronc (2) permettant d'assurer quel que soit le diamètre du tronc (2) le centrage et le maintien du sapin ou de l'arbuste artificiel grâce aux forces de réactions antagonistes provoquées par la déformation des languettes (18).Universal decorative support according to claims 1 and 4 characterized in that the removable upper retaining device for the trunk (2) of fir or the shrub is universal and comes in the form of a conical envelope (23) the base of which has a diameter slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the collar (9) of the pottery (1) and the top of which has a slightly diameter greater than the inside diameter of the collar (9) of the pottery (1) allowing the support by embedding in the upper part of the pottery, the so-called conical casing (23) having in its center an opening (7) whose diameter is slightly less than the diameter of the smallest trunk (2) used; four flexible tongues (18) arranged at equal distance and integral with the conical casing (23) allows the introduction of the largest trunk (2) whatever the diameter of the trunk (2), the centering and maintenance of the artificial tree or shrub thanks to reaction forces antagonists caused by the deformation of the tongues (18). Support décoratif universel selon les revendications 1 et 2 caractérisé en ce que le dispositif amovible de maintien supérieur du tronc (2) de sapin ou de l'arbuste est universel et se présente sous la forme d'une sangle (19) enserrant la collerette (9) de la poterie (1) à partir de laquelle des passants munis de crochets (20) solidaires de la sangle (19), permettent à l'aide de sangles (21) enserrant le tronc (2) et reliées aux crochets (20) d'assurer le centrage et le maintien du sapin ou de l'arbuste artificiel.Universal decorative support according to claims 1 and 2 characterized in that the removable upper retaining device for the trunk (2) of fir or the shrub is universal and is in the form of a strap (19) enclosing the collar (9) of the pottery (1) from which passers-by provided with hooks (20) integral with the strap (19), allow using straps (21) enclosing the trunk (2) and connected to the hooks (20) to ensure the centering and the maintenance of the tree or the artificial shrub. Support décoratif universel selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que la poterie (1) est dotée d'une ouverture (6) permettant l'adaptation d'un interface électrique autorisant l'alimentation électrique de guirlandes lumineuses disposées sur le sapin ou l'arbuste et l'alimentation électrique d'ampoules électriques à l'intérieur de la poterie (1) assurant un effet lumineux au travers d'ouvertures de formes variées (13) présentes sur la poterie (1).Universal decorative support according to claim 1 characterized in that the pottery (1) has an opening (6) allowing the adaptation of a electrical interface allowing the power supply of light garlands arranged on the tree or shrub and the power supply of light bulbs electric inside the pottery (1) ensuring a light effect through openings of various shapes (13) present on the pottery (1). Support décoratif universel selon les revendications 4, 5 et 6 caractérisé en ce que le dispositif amovible de maintien supérieur (30) se présente sous une forme permettant de recevoir un sac plastique roulé ou plié qui déployé autour du sapin permet la manipulation pour l'emballage en fin d'exploitation sans projection d'aiguilles de sapin dans l'environnement.Universal decorative support according to claims 4, 5 and 6 characterized in that the removable upper holding device (30) is in a shape allowing to receive a rolled or folded plastic bag which deployed around the fir allows handling for packaging at the end of operation without projection of fir needles into the environment.
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