EP1563771B1 - Transport bag for christmas trees - Google Patents

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EP1563771B1
EP1563771B1 EP05002226A EP05002226A EP1563771B1 EP 1563771 B1 EP1563771 B1 EP 1563771B1 EP 05002226 A EP05002226 A EP 05002226A EP 05002226 A EP05002226 A EP 05002226A EP 1563771 B1 EP1563771 B1 EP 1563771B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/50—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for living organisms, articles or materials sensitive to changes of environment or atmospheric conditions, e.g. land animals, birds, fish, water plants, non-aquatic plants, flower bulbs, cut flowers or foliage
    • B65D85/52—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for living organisms, articles or materials sensitive to changes of environment or atmospheric conditions, e.g. land animals, birds, fish, water plants, non-aquatic plants, flower bulbs, cut flowers or foliage for living plants; for growing bulbs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G33/00—Religious or ritual equipment in dwelling or for general use
    • A47G33/04—Christmas trees 
    • A47G33/045—Underlays, i.e. mats for catching needles or to aid in disposing of Christmas trees
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D33/00—Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags
    • B65D33/16—End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices
    • B65D33/28—Strings or strip-like closures, i.e. draw closures
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F2240/00—Types of refuse collected
    • B65F2240/124—Christmas trees

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  • the invention relates to a transport cover for the disposal or storage of Christmas trees.
  • a substantially elongate bag of a biodegradable plastic material which is substantially bell-shaped or triangular in shape, the tapered end being closed.
  • the opposite open end is provided along its edge with a hemstitch containing a string which serves to contract the opening.
  • the sack with the fringed opening must be pulled over the tree from above, which is quite complicated.
  • US-A-4,054,166 an envelope for carrying Christmas trees, by which falling from the tree needles are retained in the shell.
  • the envelope comprises a flexible cloth having a frusto-conical shape when its opposite edges overlap and are fastened together by snaps.
  • Around the head and foot of the shell is looped by each attached loops a band with a friction buckle so that the shell can be tightened there around the tree.
  • a collection cloth is attached at the bottom of the case with a zipper so that no needles can fall out of the case down.
  • This known shell is expensive and therefore expensive to manufacture. The handling is more difficult because the shell must be closed at the top and bottom.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a transport cover for the disposal or storage of Christmas trees, which is easy to handle and can be produced with minimal effort.
  • the transport cover should be reusable and usable for trees of different sizes. Nevertheless, the case should be offered in two or three sizes.
  • the cover should be able to be mounted on the stand of the Christmas tree, while the tree is still held in the stand.
  • the sheath should be made of a tear-resistant material. Alternatively, the same construction can also be used to make disposable cases when compostable material is used.
  • the transport cover according to the invention consists of a flexible, cone-shaped, open-bottomed sheath of foil, cloth or similar material and is closable at its base end with its cable or strap spanning the sheath, the conical sheath extending from a point in the tip region below the tip to the sheath Foot is separated, and wherein the separation point with a closure (5), in particular zipper, Velcro or adhesive closure, is closable.
  • a closure in particular zipper, Velcro or adhesive closure
  • the drawing shows a shell 7, which consists of a conical jacket without bottom, which adapts ideally to the tree shape.
  • the protruding length at the base of the cone is used to close the envelope 7 and can be sized to fit all Christmas trees. But it may be advisable to offer two or three sizes.
  • the application of the sheath 7 by a separable and resealable with a closure 5, extending from the top of the area below the tip down to the foot opening is greatly simplified.
  • the sheath 6 is closed at the bottom with ropes 3 o. ⁇ .
  • the ropes 3 can be threaded through eyelets 4, pulled by darts or loosely attached.
  • the envelope described can be used to protect the tree during transport and storage.
  • artificial Christmas trees can be easier with their decoration be transported and during storage prevents the shell of attaching dust.

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The cover (1) comprises a flexible cylindrical sleeve made from film, fabric or a similar material. Cords (3) or bands around the ends of the sleeve are used to close the cover and secure it to the tree (2).

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Transporthülle für die Entsorgung oder Aufbewahrung von Weihnachtsbäumen.The invention relates to a transport cover for the disposal or storage of Christmas trees.

Herabfallende Nadeln bei der Entsorgung von Weihnachtsbäumen verursachen in Wohnungen und Treppenhäusern erhebliche Verschmutzung und damit aufwendige Reinigungsarbeiten. Den naheliegenden Gedanken, den alten Weihnachtsbaum für den Transport so zu verpacken, daß er auf seinem Weg nach draußen keine Nadeln verlieren kann, hat schon zu einigen Gebrauchsmusteranmeldungen geführt (DE 297 17 614 U1, DE 200 09 807 U1, G 84 14 708 U1, DE 299 21 739 U1), die allerdings bis heute keine Vermarktung erfahren haben. Das liegt daran, daß alle bisher vorgeschlagenen Lösungen von der Herstellung zu aufwendig und damit zu teuer, vom Gebrauch zu kompliziert oder von den Einsatzmöglichkeiten z.B. bei verschiedenen Baumgrößen ungeeignet waren.Falling needles in the disposal of Christmas trees cause in homes and staircases significant pollution and thus consuming cleaning. The obvious thought of packing the old Christmas tree for transport so that it can not lose any needles on its way out has already led to some utility model applications (DE 297 17 614 U1, DE 200 09 807 U1, G 84 14 708 U1 , DE 299 21 739 U1), which, however, have not been marketed until today. This is due to the fact that all previously proposed solutions are too expensive and hence too expensive to manufacture, too complicated for use or that they can be used, for example. were unsuitable for different tree sizes.

Aus WO-A-01/78564 ist ein im Wesentlichen langgestreckter Sack aus einem biologisch abbaubarem Kunststoffmaterial bekannt, der im Wesentlichen glocken- oder dreieckförmig ist, wobei das verjüngte Ende geschlossen ist. Das entgegengesetzte offene Ende ist längs seines Randes mit einem Hohlsaum versehen, der eine Schnur enthält, die zum Zusammenziehen der Öffnung dient. Zum Umhüllen eines Weihnachtsbaums muss der Sack mit der umsäumten Öffnung von oben über den Baum gezogen werden, was recht umständlich ist.From WO-A-01/78564 a substantially elongate bag of a biodegradable plastic material is known which is substantially bell-shaped or triangular in shape, the tapered end being closed. The opposite open end is provided along its edge with a hemstitch containing a string which serves to contract the opening. To wrap a Christmas tree, the sack with the fringed opening must be pulled over the tree from above, which is quite complicated.

Es ist weiterhin aus US-A-4,054,166 eine Hülle zum Tragen von Weihnachtsbäumen bekannt, durch welche vom Baum abfallende Nadeln in der Hülle zurückgehalten werden. Die Hülle umfasst ein flexibles Tuch, das eine kegelstumpfförmige Form hat, wenn seine entgegengesetzten Ränder sich überlappen und mittels Druckknöpfen aneinander befestigt sind. Um das Kopf- und Fußende der Hülle ist jeweils durch angesetzte Schlaufen ein Band mit einer Reibungsschnalle geschlungen, damit die Hülle dort fest um den Baum gespannt werden kann. Am Boden der Hülle ist mit Hilfe eines Reißverschlusses ein Auffangtuch befestigt, damit unten keine Nadeln aus der Hülle herausfallen können. Diese bekannte Hülle ist aufwendig und daher teuer in der Herstellung. Auch die Handhabung ist schwieriger, da die Hülle oben und unten verschlossen werden muss.It is also known from US-A-4,054,166 an envelope for carrying Christmas trees, by which falling from the tree needles are retained in the shell. The envelope comprises a flexible cloth having a frusto-conical shape when its opposite edges overlap and are fastened together by snaps. Around the head and foot of the shell is looped by each attached loops a band with a friction buckle so that the shell can be tightened there around the tree. At the bottom of the case with a zipper a collection cloth is attached so that no needles can fall out of the case down. This known shell is expensive and therefore expensive to manufacture. The handling is more difficult because the shell must be closed at the top and bottom.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Transporthülle für die Entsorgung oder Aufbewahrung von Weihnachtsbäumen zu schaffen, die einfach zu handhaben ist und mit geringstem Aufwand hergestellt werden kann. Die Transporthülle soll wiederverwendbar und für Bäume unterschiedlicher Größe einsetzbar sein. Trotzdem sollte die Hülle in zwei oder drei Größen angeboten werden können. Die Hülle soll am Standplatz des Weihnachtsbaumes angebracht werden können, während der Baum noch im Ständer gehalten wird. Die Hülle soll aus einem reißfesten Material sein. Alternativ kann die gleiche Konstruktion auch zur Herstellung von Einmal-Hüllen dienen, wenn kompostierfähiges Material verwendet wird.The object of the invention is to provide a transport cover for the disposal or storage of Christmas trees, which is easy to handle and can be produced with minimal effort. The transport cover should be reusable and usable for trees of different sizes. Nevertheless, the case should be offered in two or three sizes. The cover should be able to be mounted on the stand of the Christmas tree, while the tree is still held in the stand. The sheath should be made of a tear-resistant material. Alternatively, the same construction can also be used to make disposable cases when compostable material is used.

Die Transporthüllebesteht nach der Erfindung aus einem flexiblen, kegelförmigen Mantel mit offenem Boden aus Folie, Stoff oder ähnlichem Material und ist an ihrem Fußende mit seinem die Hülle umspannenden Seil oder Band verschließbar, wobei der kegelförmige Mantel von einer Stelle im Spitzenbereich unterhalb der Spitze bis zum Fußende getrennt ist, und wobei die Trennstelle mit einem Verschluß (5), insbesondere Reißverschluß, Klettverschluß oder Klebeverschluß, verschließbar ist.The transport cover according to the invention consists of a flexible, cone-shaped, open-bottomed sheath of foil, cloth or similar material and is closable at its base end with its cable or strap spanning the sheath, the conical sheath extending from a point in the tip region below the tip to the sheath Foot is separated, and wherein the separation point with a closure (5), in particular zipper, Velcro or adhesive closure, is closable.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert, das in der Zeichnung dargestellt ist.The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment which is shown in the drawing.

Die Zeichnung zeigt eine Hülle 7, die aus einem kegelförmigen Mantel ohne Boden besteht, der sich ideal der Baumform anpaßt. Die überstehende Länge am Fuß des Kegels wird zum Verschließen der Hülle 7 verwendet und kann so groß bemessen werden, daß sie für alle Weihnachtsbäume passend ist. Aber es kann sich empfehlen, zwei oder drei Größen anzubieten. Bei dieser Ausführung wird das Anlegen der Hülle 7 durch eine auftrennbare und mit einem Verschluß 5 wiederverschließbare, sich von oben vom Bereich unterhalb der Spitze bis nach unten zum Fußende erstreckende Öffnung sehr vereinfacht. Die Hülle 6 wird unten mit Seilen 3 o. ä. verschlossen. Die Seile 3 können durch Ösen 4 gefädelt, durch Abnäher gezogen oder lose beigelegt sein.The drawing shows a shell 7, which consists of a conical jacket without bottom, which adapts ideally to the tree shape. The protruding length at the base of the cone is used to close the envelope 7 and can be sized to fit all Christmas trees. But it may be advisable to offer two or three sizes. In this embodiment, the application of the sheath 7 by a separable and resealable with a closure 5, extending from the top of the area below the tip down to the foot opening is greatly simplified. The sheath 6 is closed at the bottom with ropes 3 o. Ä. The ropes 3 can be threaded through eyelets 4, pulled by darts or loosely attached.

Bei wiederverwendbaren künstlichen Weihnachtsbäumen kann die beschriebene Hülle zum Schutz des Baumes bei dem Transport und bei der Lagerung verwendet werden. In der Hülle können künstliche Weihnachtsbäume mit ihrer Dekoration leichter transportiert werden und während der Lagerung verhindert die Hülle des Anlagern von Staub.For reusable artificial Christmas trees, the envelope described can be used to protect the tree during transport and storage. In the shell, artificial Christmas trees can be easier with their decoration be transported and during storage prevents the shell of attaching dust.

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  1. A transport cover for the disposal or the storage of Christmas trees, wherein the cover (7) is comprised of a flexible, conical shell with an open bottom, the shell being made of film, fabric or similar material and adapted to be closed at its foot end with a rope (3) or string drawn around the cover (7), characterised in that the conical shell is separated from one point at the tip region below the tip to the foot end, said separation being adapted to be closed with a closure (5), in particular a zipper closure, a hook-and-loop fastener or an adhesive closure.
  2. A transport cover according to claim 1, characterised in that it is comprised of a bio-degradable material.
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