EP0983010B1 - Christmas tree stand - Google Patents

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EP0983010B1
EP0983010B1 EP98922780A EP98922780A EP0983010B1 EP 0983010 B1 EP0983010 B1 EP 0983010B1 EP 98922780 A EP98922780 A EP 98922780A EP 98922780 A EP98922780 A EP 98922780A EP 0983010 B1 EP0983010 B1 EP 0983010B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
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    • A47G33/1213—Christmas tree stands comprising a single handle or pedal for releasing, tensioning or locking of clamping members
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47G33/04—Christmas trees 
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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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  • Christmas tree stands in various designs are from practice known out.
  • Setting up a tree using such stands hides usually several problems: there are to set up and align two people needed; the tree stumps usually have to fit be made; the toggle screws offer only small contact surfaces for the fingers and are therefore difficult to turn; and the water supply is either not guaranteed at all or only marginally.
  • a stand is known in which the tree trunk to be fastened in a slotted sleeve is guided, a wedge-shaped Displacement body in the manner of a union nut on the outer circumference the sleeve is screwed on and by its wedge-shaped displacement profile radially arranged press jaws pushing towards the tree trunk. Through the the pressing jaws moving radially inwards will be in the sleeve led tree trunk finally pinched and fixed.
  • This too Tree stand is disadvantageous that in the event of a deviation in the cross-section of the tree trunk of the circular shape an uneven contact of the press jaws and therefore an insufficient fastening on the one hand and a not completely vertical one On the other hand, alignment takes place.
  • Christmas tree stands are also known, e.g. according to EP 419 972 A, with one on the base plate arranged receiving part for the trunk and several around an axis of symmetry arranged holding elements above the receiving part between a release position and a stop position in levels independently are individually pivotable from each other, which are at least approximately cut in the axis of symmetry, the holding elements in the Stop position with an investment area under pressure to the trunk of the Christmas tree can be put on and have only one clamping device, via a force transmission element on all holding elements at the same time attacks with the same force and the holding elements in their Stop position moves.
  • This stand the respectable market penetration achieved seems to be the best at the moment.
  • a Christmas tree stand is known to be complex and expensive Casting process is produced and as a pot with three fixed webs formed at a distance of 120 ° and an inclination of 25 ° in an inclined plane is.
  • a tree so fastened is difficult remove again.
  • the present invention has for its object a mechanical To create a holding device of the generic type, by means of which Christmas trees up to approx. 2.50 m high, with thick or thin stumps and smooth or uneven surface on the dies, in vertical Position with the least possible effort, evenly attached and be aligned automatically.
  • the retaining elements By arranging the fixed point on one on the Retaining elements related lower level, the retaining elements at Tighten the flexible connections before they are directed to the holding elements and between the holding elements and the end attachment points are crossed with each other by means of a tension element without loss of forces and yet flexible due to the flexibility of the fixed point reacting, i.e. compensating for unevenness, applied to the stump.
  • the receptacle 2 is be cylindrical or square because of the larger water content can and the fixation and irrigation of the Christmas tree serves connected.
  • a mandrel 21 is located in the center of the receptacle 2 Fixation of the tree trunk attached.
  • connections 5, 6 are guided through the openings 17 and 17a and after the diversion 16, which is firmly connected to the base plate 1, crossed (reference number 15).
  • the connections 5, 6 then run through the guides 14, 14a, 14b, 14c in the holding elements 3, 3a, 3b, 3c and are then again on the Place 15a crossed against each other and up to their endpoints 11 and 11a performed in or on the tiltable fastener 8.
  • the fastener 8 is by means of a bearing pin 10 on or in a bearing block 9 attached, which is rotatable on a spacer 29 is stored.
  • the rolling up of the flexible connections 5, 6 by an electric motor 26 by a 12V battery or transformer 28 powered and by remote control 30 is controlled via a drive shaft 27 with ballast a ratchet 18, which in the event of a power failure, the unwanted loosening of the flexible Prevent connections 5 and 6 and thus the holding elements 3, 3a, 3b, 3c should be taken over.

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A mechanical holder is disclosed for holding Christmas trees of various sizes and trunk shapes. The holder includes a base, a vessel fixed to the base and provided with a centering spike, and several retaining elements regularly spaced apart around the vessel. In their retaining position above the vessel, the retaining elements can swivel independently of each other to align and retain the Christmas tree with their faces towards the axis of symmetry. According to the invention, the Christmas tree stand has a single tensioning device which applies to the tree trunk the force required to align and retain the tree. Through the action of several force transmitting elements and diverting elements, the retaining elements compensate for possible irregularities or slanted tree growth.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Haltevorrichtung zur Aufnahme von Weihnachtsbäumen nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1 (EP 419 972 A).The invention relates to a holding device for holding Christmas trees according to the preamble of claim 1 (EP 419 972 A).

Weihnachtsbaumständer in verschiedensten Ausführungen sind aus der Praxis heraus bekannt. Es werden Ständer angeboten, die aus einer Fußplatte und einem darauf senkrecht befestigten Rohr bestehen, in welchem der Weihnachtsbaum mittels mehrerer waagerecht angeordneter Knebelschrauben befestigt wird. Das Aufstellen eines Baumes mittels derartiger Ständer birgt in der Regel mehrere Probleme: Es werden zum Aufstellen und Ausrichten zwei Personen benötigt; die Baumstümpfe müssen in der Regel passend gemacht werden; die Knebelschrauben bieten nur geringe Angriffsflächen für die Finger und sind somit nur schwer zu drehen; und die Wasserversorgung ist entweder gar nicht oder nur geringfügig gewährleistet.Christmas tree stands in various designs are from practice known out. There are stands that consist of a footplate and a pipe vertically attached to it, in which the Christmas tree by means of several horizontally arranged toggle screws is attached. Setting up a tree using such stands hides usually several problems: there are to set up and align two people needed; the tree stumps usually have to fit be made; the toggle screws offer only small contact surfaces for the fingers and are therefore difficult to turn; and the water supply is either not guaranteed at all or only marginally.

Es sind Ständer bekannt, deren Aufnahmerohr einen überdimensionalen Durchmesser aufweisen und in welches der Baum etwa mittig gestellt und mittels mehrerer Keile, die zwischen den Rand des Aufnahmerohres und den Baum getrieben werden, festgekeilt wird. Auch hier ist das Ausrichten des Baumes für eine Einzelperson schwierig.Stands are known, the receiving tube of which is oversized Have diameter and in which the tree is placed approximately in the middle and by means of several wedges which are between the edge of the receiving tube and the Tree driven, wedged. Here too is the alignment of the Tree difficult for an individual.

Es ist ein Ständer bekannt, bei dem der zu befestigende Baumstamm in einer mit Schlitzen versehenen Hülse geführt wird, wobei ein keilförmiger Verdrängungskörper nach Art einer Überwurfmutter auf den äußeren Umfang der Hülse aufgeschraubt wird und durch sein keilförmiges Verdrängungsprofil radial angeordnete Preßbacken in Richtung Baumstamm drängt. Durch die sich radial nach innen bewegenden Preßbacken wird der in der Hülse geführte Baumstamm schließlich eingeklemmt und fixiert. Auch bei diesem Baumständer ist nachteilig, daß bei einer Abweichung des Baumstammquerschnittes von der Kreisform eine ungleichmäßige Anlage der Preßbacken und somit eine ungenügende Befestigung einerseits und eine nicht völlig senkrechte Ausrichtung andererseits erfolgt.A stand is known in which the tree trunk to be fastened in a slotted sleeve is guided, a wedge-shaped Displacement body in the manner of a union nut on the outer circumference the sleeve is screwed on and by its wedge-shaped displacement profile radially arranged press jaws pushing towards the tree trunk. Through the the pressing jaws moving radially inwards will be in the sleeve led tree trunk finally pinched and fixed. This too Tree stand is disadvantageous that in the event of a deviation in the cross-section of the tree trunk of the circular shape an uneven contact of the press jaws and therefore an insufficient fastening on the one hand and a not completely vertical one On the other hand, alignment takes place.

Weiterhin sind Weihnachtsbaumständer bekannt, z.B. gemäß EP 419 972 A, mit einem an der Grundplatte angeordneten Aufnahmeteil für den Stamm und mehreren um eine Symmetrieachse angeordneten Halteelementen, die oberhalb des Aufnahmeteils zwischen einer Lösestellung und einer Haltestellung in Ebenen unabhängig voneinander einzeln schwenkbeweglich sind, welche sich zumindest annäherend in der Symmetrieachse schneiden, wobei die Halteelemente in der Haltestellung mit einem Anlagebereich unter Druck an den Stamm des Weihnachtsbaumes anlegbar sind und nur eine Spannvorrichtung aufweisen, die über ein Kraftübertragungselement gleichzeitig an sämtlichen Halteelementen mit gleicher Krafteinwirkung angreift und die Halteelemente in ihre Haltestellung bewegt. Dieser Ständer, der ansehnliche Marktdurchdringung erreicht hat, scheint derzeit der beste zu sein. Dennoch weist auch dieser Weihnachtsbaumständer Nachteile auf: Es muß eine erhebliche manuelle Kraft in stark gebückter Stellung, bei der es schwierig ist, den Baum in gerader Stellung zu halten, erzeugt werden, um die Spannvorrichtung zu betätigen. Das Seil, welches von der Spannvorrichtung gezogen wird und die Halteelemente an den Baumstumpf anlegt, arbeitet auf zwei erheblich unterschiedlichen Ebenen, entwickelt an dem von der Spannvorrichtung am weitesten entfernten Punkt, also an den hinteren Halteelementen, eine erhebliche Zugkraft, die eine gleichmäßige Kraftverteilung auf alle Halteelemente nicht zuläßt und erfordert auch eine äußerst stabile Bauweise, d.h. ist kostenintensiv. Christmas tree stands are also known, e.g. according to EP 419 972 A, with one on the base plate arranged receiving part for the trunk and several around an axis of symmetry arranged holding elements above the receiving part between a release position and a stop position in levels independently are individually pivotable from each other, which are at least approximately cut in the axis of symmetry, the holding elements in the Stop position with an investment area under pressure to the trunk of the Christmas tree can be put on and have only one clamping device, via a force transmission element on all holding elements at the same time attacks with the same force and the holding elements in their Stop position moves. This stand, the respectable market penetration achieved seems to be the best at the moment. Nevertheless, this also points Christmas tree stand disadvantages: It must be a significant manual Force in a stooped position where it is difficult to get the tree in keep straight position are generated to the jig too actuate. The rope that is pulled by the tensioning device and the Holding elements on the stump works on two significantly different ones Levels developed on that of the jig most distant point, i.e. on the rear holding elements, a considerable one Traction, which is an even distribution of force on all holding elements does not allow and also requires an extremely stable construction, i.e. is expensive.

Es ist ein Weihnachtsbaumständer bekannt, der im aufwendigen und teuren Gußverfahren hergestellt wird und als Topf mit drei fest verbundenen Stegen im Abstand von 120° und einer Neigung von 25° in schiefer Ebene ausgebildet ist. An den Stegen sind mit entsprechenden Nuten versehene Spannkeile beweglich so angeordnet, daß der mittig eingestellte Baum auf eine mit den Spannkeilen verbundene Platte drückt und dadurch die Spannkeile an den Baum anlegt und ihn befestigt. Ein so befestigter Baum ist nur schwer wieder zu entfernen.A Christmas tree stand is known to be complex and expensive Casting process is produced and as a pot with three fixed webs formed at a distance of 120 ° and an inclination of 25 ° in an inclined plane is. There are tensioning wedges on the webs with corresponding grooves movably arranged so that the tree in the middle on a presses the plate connected to the clamping wedges and thereby the clamping wedges plant the tree and fasten it. A tree so fastened is difficult remove again.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine mechanische Haltevorrichtung der gattungsgemäßen Art zu schaffen, mittels derer Weihnachtsbäume bis ca. 2.50 m Höhe, mit dicken oder dünnen Stümpfen und glatter oder ungleichmäßiger Oberfläche an den Stümpfen, in senkrechter Lage mit möglichst geringem Kraftaufwand, gleichmäßig befestigt und selbsttätig ausgerichtet werden.The present invention has for its object a mechanical To create a holding device of the generic type, by means of which Christmas trees up to approx. 2.50 m high, with thick or thin stumps and smooth or uneven surface on the dies, in vertical Position with the least possible effort, evenly attached and be aligned automatically.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäße durch die Merkmale des kennzeichnenden Teils des Anspruchs 1 gelöst, insbesondere dadurch, daß zwei oder mehr flexible Verbindungen von einem Fixpunkt, der kipp- und drehbeweglich angeordnet ist, über mehrere Halteelemente durch eine Umleitung an ein Zugelement geleitet werden und mittels des Zugelementes so gestrafft werden, daß die kippbeweglich angeordneten Halteelemente sich mit ihren oberen äußeren Enden in einem vorgegebenen Radius zur Symmetrieachse eines Aufnahmegefäßes, welches den Baumstumpf aufnimmt, bewegen und ihn arretieren. Durch die Anordnung des Fixpunktes auf einer auf die Halteelemente bezogenen tieferen Ebene werden die Halteelemente bei Straffung der flexiblen Verbindungen, bevor sie an die Halteelemente geleitet werden und zwischen den Halteelementen und den Endbefestigungspunkten jeweils miteinander gekreuzt sind, mittels eines Zugelementes ohne Verlust von Kräften und dennoch durch die Beweglichkeit des Fixpunktes flexibel reagierend, also Unebenheiten ausgleichend, an den Baumstumpf angelegt. This object is achieved by the features of the characterizing part of claim 1 solved, in particular in that two or more flexible connections from a fixed point that can be tilted and rotated is arranged via a plurality of holding elements by redirection to a Tensile element are guided and tightened by means of the tensile element so that the tilting holding elements are with their upper outer ends in a predetermined radius to the axis of symmetry a receptacle, which receives the stump, move and lock him. By arranging the fixed point on one on the Retaining elements related lower level, the retaining elements at Tighten the flexible connections before they are directed to the holding elements and between the holding elements and the end attachment points are crossed with each other by means of a tension element without loss of forces and yet flexible due to the flexibility of the fixed point reacting, i.e. compensating for unevenness, applied to the stump.

Die einfache Bedienungsweise des Zugelementes, entweder durch Betätigung eines Fußhebels oder einer Fernbedienung, die einen Elektromotor in Gang setzt, erlaubt es, den Baum sicher und zu seiner Symmetrieachse senkrecht aufzustellen, ohne sich bücken zu müssen.

Fig. 1
ist eine schematische Draufsicht bei Funktion mit zwei flexiblen Verbindungen.
Fig. 2
ist eine schematische Schnittdarstellung bei Funktion mit zwei flexiblen Verbindungen.
Fig. 3
ist eine stark vereinfachte Draufsicht bei durch Abdeckhaube geschlossenem Ständer.
The simple operation of the pulling element, either by actuating a foot lever or a remote control that starts an electric motor, allows the tree to be set up safely and perpendicular to its axis of symmetry without having to bend down.
Fig. 1
is a schematic top view in operation with two flexible connections.
Fig. 2
is a schematic sectional view in function with two flexible connections.
Fig. 3
is a greatly simplified top view with the stand closed by a cover.

Mit der Grundplatte 1 gemäß Fig. 2 ist das Aufnahmegefäß 2, welches zylindrisch oder wegen des größeren Wasserinhaltes eckig ausgearbeitet sein kann und der Fixierung und Bewässerung des Weihnachtsbaumes dient, fest verbunden. Innerhalb des Aufnahmegefäßes 2 ist mittig ein Dorn 21 zur Fixierung des Baumstammes angebracht.With the base plate 1 according to FIG. 2, the receptacle 2 is be cylindrical or square because of the larger water content can and the fixation and irrigation of the Christmas tree serves connected. A mandrel 21 is located in the center of the receptacle 2 Fixation of the tree trunk attached.

Zum Überführen der Halteelemente 3, 3a, 3b, 3c, die in gleichen Abständen zueinander um das Aufnahmegefäß 2 herum in oder an Lagerböcken 12, 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, 12e, 12f, 12g schwenkbeweglich auf Lagerbolzen 13, 13a, 13b, 13c angeordnet sind, aus ihrer Ruhestellung, die durch eine oder mehrere Rückzugsfedern 7, die über Führungsnuten 22 und 22a geleitet sind, bewirkt wird, in eine Haltestellung dient eine handelsübliche Ratsche 18. Die Ratsche 18 ist in einem mit der Grundplatte 1 festverbundenen Bock 19 und 19a gelagert und rollt mittels vertikaler Druckbewegung des Hebels 20, der zur Aufnahme einer Hebelverlängerung 24, 25 eckig oder rund ausgehöhlt 20a ist, die flexiblen Verbindungen 5 und 6 auf. Diese Verbindungen 5, 6 sind durch die Öffnungen 17 und 17a geführt und nach der Umleitung 16, die mit der Grundplatte 1 fest verbunden ist, gekreuzt (Bezugsziffer 15). Die Verbindungen 5, 6 verlaufen dann durch die Führungen 14, 14a, 14b, 14c in den Halteelementen 3, 3a, 3b, 3c und sind dann nochmals an der Stelle 15a gegeneinander gekreuzt und bis zu ihren Endpunkten 11 und 11a in oder an dem kippbeweglichen Befestigungselement 8 geführt. Das Befestigungselement 8 ist mittels eines Lagerbolzens 10 an oder in einem Lagerbock 9 angebracht, welcher auf einem Abstandsbolzen 29 drehbeweglich gelagert ist.For transferring the holding elements 3, 3a, 3b, 3c at equal intervals to each other around the receptacle 2 in or on bearing blocks 12, 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, 12e, 12f, 12g pivotable on bearing pin 13, 13a, 13b, 13c are arranged, from their rest position by one or several return springs 7, which are guided via guide grooves 22 and 22a, is effected, a commercially available ratchet 18 is used in a stop position. The ratchet 18 is in a bracket 19 which is firmly connected to the base plate 1 and 19a mounted and rolls by means of vertical pressure movement of the lever 20, hollowed out to accommodate a lever extension 24, 25 square or round 20a, the flexible connections 5 and 6. These connections 5, 6 are guided through the openings 17 and 17a and after the diversion 16, which is firmly connected to the base plate 1, crossed (reference number 15). The connections 5, 6 then run through the guides 14, 14a, 14b, 14c in the holding elements 3, 3a, 3b, 3c and are then again on the Place 15a crossed against each other and up to their endpoints 11 and 11a performed in or on the tiltable fastener 8. The fastener 8 is by means of a bearing pin 10 on or in a bearing block 9 attached, which is rotatable on a spacer 29 is stored.

Die Umleitung 16 und die Befestigungselemente 8, 9, die, bezogen auf die Halteelemente 3, 3a, 3b, 3c, auf einer tieferen Ebene mit der Grundplatte 1 fest verbunden sind, bewirken die gekreuzten Anordnungen 15, 15a der flexiblen Verbindungen 5 und 6 - bei nur geringfügigem Kraftaufwand mittels der Spannvorrichtung 4 - ein sehr direktes und dennoch flexibles Zugverhalten der flexiblen Verbindungen 5 und 6. Dadurch und durch die gleitende Bewegungsfreiheit, die die flexiblen Verbindungen 5, 6 in den Führungsbohrungen 14, 14a, 14b, 14c haben, können die Halteelemente 3, 3a, 3b, 3c den jeweils benötigten Druck, unter Berücksichtigung von Unebenheiten und Schiefwuchs, in hervorragender Form an den zu haltenden Baumstamm bringen und ihn in vorgegebener senkrechter Stellung ausrichten und befestigen.The diversion 16 and the fasteners 8, 9, which, based on the Holding elements 3, 3a, 3b, 3c, on a lower level with the base plate 1 are firmly connected, the crossed arrangements 15, 15a cause flexible connections 5 and 6 - with little effort by means of the clamping device 4 - a very direct, yet flexible Tensile behavior of the flexible connections 5 and 6. This and through sliding freedom of movement that the flexible connections 5, 6 in the Have guide holes 14, 14a, 14b, 14c, the holding elements 3, 3a, 3b, 3c the pressure required in each case, taking into account unevenness and misalignment, in excellent shape on those to be kept Bring the tree trunk and align it in the specified vertical position and fasten.

In Abwandlung zu Fig. 1 kann gemäß Fig. 2 und 3 das Aufrollen der flexiblen Verbindungen 5, 6 von einem Elektromotor 26, der von einem 12V-Akku bzw. Trafo 28 mit Strom versorgt und mittels einer Fernbedienung 30 gesteuert wird, über eine Antriebswelle 27 unter Vorschaltung einer Ratsche 18, die bei Stromausfall das ungewollte Lösen der flexiblen Verbindungen 5 und 6 und somit der Halteelemente 3, 3a, 3b, 3c verhindern soll, übernommen werden. In a modification of FIG. 1, the rolling up of the flexible connections 5, 6 by an electric motor 26 by a 12V battery or transformer 28 powered and by remote control 30 is controlled via a drive shaft 27 with ballast a ratchet 18, which in the event of a power failure, the unwanted loosening of the flexible Prevent connections 5 and 6 and thus the holding elements 3, 3a, 3b, 3c should be taken over.

Das Anbringen einer wasserdicht gekapselten 220V-Steckdose 32 in der Abdeckhaube 31 zum Anschluß elektrischer Weihnachtsbaumkerzen macht den bedienungsfreundlichen Weihnachtsbaumständer zu einer wirklichen Komplettlösung.Attaching a watertight encapsulated 220V socket 32 in the Cover 31 for connecting electrical Christmas tree candles the user-friendly Christmas tree stand to a real one Complete solution.

Durch Lösen der Ratschensperre 20b, 33 wird die Ratsche 18 und somit die Spannung auf die flexiblen Verbindungen 5, 6 freigegeben. Die Rückholfeder 7 kann die Halteelemente 3, 3a, 3b, 3c unterhalb ihrer Lagerung 13, 13a, 13b, 13c zu ihrer Symmetrieachse hin zusammenziehen, so daß die Halteelemente 3, 3a, 3b, 3c, die mit ihren oberen Enden den Baum halten, diesen freigeben. Der Weihnachtsbaum kann entnommen werden.By loosening the ratchet lock 20b, 33, the ratchet 18 and thus the Tension on the flexible connections 5, 6 released. The return spring 7, the holding elements 3, 3a, 3b, 3c below their storage 13, 13a, 13b, 13c contract towards their axis of symmetry, so that the Holding elements 3, 3a, 3b, 3c, which hold the tree with their upper ends, release this. The Christmas tree can be removed.

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  1. Mechanical retaining device for receiving Christmas trees of various size and trunk shapes, comprising a base plate (1), a receiving vessel (2), which is fixed to the base plate (1) and has a centring spike (21), a plurality of retaining elements (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) which, arranged at regular intervals around the receiving vessel (2) being pivotable independently of one another and align and retain a Christmas tree in their retaining position above the receiving vessel (2) by way of their surfaces oriented towards the axis of symmetry, and having just one tensioning device (4) by means of which the force which is necessary for aligning and retaining the tree can be applied to the tree trunk as uniformly as possible via the retaining elements (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) so as to compensate for any possible unevennesses or slanted tree growth, characterized in that the force is transmittable to the tree by means of the tensioning device (4) via a plurality of force-transmitting elements (5, 6) and the diverting elements (8, 9, 16) thereof on at least one fastening element (8).
  2. Mechanical retaining device according to claim 1, characterized in that the fastening element (8) is provided such that it can be tilted.
  3. Mechanical retaining device according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that there is provided a baring block (9) which is provided on the fastening element (8) such that it can be tilted and is arranged in a rotatable manner.
  4. Mechanical retaining device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the force-transmitting element (5, 6) comprises at least two flexible connections.
  5. Mechanical retaining device according to claim 4, characterized in that the flexible connections (5, 6) are steel cables.
  6. Mechanical retaining device according to claim 1 to 5, characterized in that, in relation to the pulling direction, the flexible connections (5, 6) are crossed (15, 15a) with respect to one another downstream of the diverting element (16) and upstream of the fastening element (8, 9).
  7. Mechanical retaining device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the receiving vessel (2) is polygonal.
  8. Mechanical retaining device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the tensioning device (4) is equipped with a lever (20) which can be extended.
  9. Mechanical retaining device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the force-transmitting elements (5, 6) are tensioned and released by means of an electric motor (26, 27).
  10. Mechanical retaining device according to claim 9, characterized in that a releasable catch device (18) is arranged upstream of the electric motor (26, 27).
  11. Mechanical retaining device according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the electric motor (16, 17) is supplied with power of an appropriate magnitude and voltage by an upstream transformer (28).
  12. Mechanical retaining device according to one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that the electric motor (26, 27) is controlled by a remote control means (30).
  13. Mechanical retaining device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that a 220 V socket (32) is fixed to the stand for the connection of electric Christmas-tree lights.
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