EP1725148A2

EP1725148A2 - Stand for anchoring a rod-shaped object, particularly a tree

Info

Publication number: EP1725148A2
Application number: EP05715878A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Stefan Hirschmann
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2004-03-09
Filing date: 2005-03-09
Publication date: 2006-11-29
Anticipated expiration: 2025-03-09
Also published as: DE502005002041D1; EP1725149B1; EP1725149A1; WO2005087060A2; WO2005087060A3; EP1725148B1; WO2005087061A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a stand (10) for steadily anchoring a rod-shaped object, particularly a tree, Christmas tree or the like, comprising a base area (12) and a receiving area (14) situated therein for receiving a lower section of the object to be anchored, and comprising at least three retaining element (16). These retaining elements are concentrically arranged around the receiving area (14), can each pivot about a horizontal axis (20) within a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tree, and can be clamped against the trunk section by means of a single tensioning means provided in the retaining elements (16) while being actively connected to a tightening device (32). The invention provides that the receiving area (14) and the base area (12) are provided together as a single piece.

Description

Stands of the anchoring of a rod-shaped object, in particular a tree

The invention relates to a stand for anchoring a rod-shaped object, in particular for anchoring a tree, with a base region and with an integrated receiving region for a lower region arranged therein

Trunk section of a tree or other rod-shaped body to be anchored, for example a flagpole or the like.

Tree stands for stable anchoring of trees, especially Christmas and Christmas trees, are known in different designs. Simpler variants have a base plate and an associated receiving area, into which the lower trunk section of the tree to be anchored can be inserted and clamped using three or four toggle screws. To securely anchor the tree, the toggle screws must be tightened with considerable effort.

In addition, tree stands are known which are provided with a pulling device, by means of which a series of pivotable holding elements can be pressed against the trunk section of the tree, so that it is anchored in a stable manner. These pulling devices typically have a tensioning lever with a ratchet and locking device, which can normally be operated by foot force. The locking device typically has a locking device that can be opened for quick release of the tree.

Christmas tree stands with a cable pull and pivotally mounted swivel levers, in which a Christmas tree is held with claws that are pulled together with a rope, are known, for example, from DE 39 32473 A1, DE 297 07 643 U1 and DE 201 05005 U1.

A pivotable holding element with a return spring, which is part of a Christmas tree stand, is also known from DE 102 02 891 A1. DE 203 09 947 U1 also relates to a tensioning device in the manner of a ratchet for tensioning a rope. The tensioning device is also part of a Christmas tree stand.

A disadvantage of many known systems is the relatively complex production of the tree stand and the lack of leakage resistance of water.

An object of the present invention is to provide a tree stand which is simple and inexpensive to manufacture and which also allows easy handling.

This object of the invention is achieved with the subject matter of the independent claims. Features of advantageous developments of the invention result from the dependent claims.

A stand according to the invention for the stable anchoring of a rod-shaped object, in particular a tree, Christmas tree or the like, comprises a base region and a receiving region arranged therein for a lower section of the object to be anchored. The stand has at least three holding elements concentrically arranged around the receiving area, each pivotable about a horizontal axis in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rod-shaped object or tree, preferably by means of a single traction means, each guided in the holding elements, with a tensioning device is in operative connection, can be clamped against the circumference of the rod-shaped object or the trunk section of the tree. One end of the traction means can be clamped in the tensioning device, while the other end can be fixed or countered in one of the holding elements or in the tree stand. The traction means is mounted in the holding elements in the form of a rope loop. Such a stand has the advantage of a safe and stable way of anchoring a tree to be anchored, with only very low clamping forces being necessary. The relatively high self-locking force of the traction means, which almost encircles its entire circumference or possibly also wraps around it several times, within the guides of the holding elements also provides a significant improvement in the holding properties of the tree stand according to the invention compared to the known tree stands. That in the form of a lasso loop or rope loop (or in the form of a tie knot) or in several loops in the Holding elements guided and these pulling means are subject to relatively low tensile forces, but can exert a relatively large holding force on the holding elements. This relatively large holding force is a passive counter-holding force that prevents the tree from falling over. This counter-holding force forms a blocking force against displacement, pushing away or joint displacement of the holding claws. The arrangement of the traction means and the holding elements means that very high blocking holding forces are achieved by means of a relatively low required clamping force.

With a traction device that is wrapped around the tree several times, there is the additional advantage that the tension forces become very small due to the transmission ratio, so that the tree can also be easily attached and anchored by children. If the traction means is wrapped around the tree several times, it can run in the same guides of the holding elements. Alternatively, several guides can also be provided, in each of which a section of the traction means is guided.

The superiority of this clamping system could be checked and demonstrated by means of a test setup. With the system according to the invention, for example, a tree of three meters in height can be anchored without problems by means of a steel cable of 0.4 millimeters in diameter and secured against falling over. In contrast, in the case of known tree stands, steel cables of approximately 3 mm thickness are necessary, which have the disadvantage of very little flexibility, so that the cable guide in the holding elements would be relatively stiff.

At least three swiveling holding elements are necessary for securely anchoring a tree. If necessary, four or five holding elements can also be provided, which are expediently arranged uniformly over the circumference of the receiving area. The traction means is slidably guided in receptacles of the at least three holding elements. The traction means is preferably guided in a receptacle of the at least three holding elements, which is arranged between a pivot axis and an upper free end of the holding element. In this way, favorable leverage is given, which can achieve a good tensioning effect for the tree to be anchored with relatively little force, without the traction means being deflected to an unacceptably high degree, which is due to the Guiding properties of ropes would lead to relatively high friction losses and thus to an increase in the necessary tension.

According to a variant of the invention, a free end of the traction means is countered with a stop against a guide of one of the holding elements. This holding element is preferably the same in which the traction means is guided from the holding elements to the tensioning device. For this purpose, the holding element, in which the free end of the traction means is countered, has a further guide for the traction means. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the free end of the traction means is countered in the tree stand itself, for example in its base area. In principle, the same effects and effects can thus be achieved as with a traction means end that is countered in a holding element.

The guides in the at least three holding elements are each arranged horizontally. The further guide for the traction means can be arranged horizontally or arranged slightly inclined, so that a favorable deflection of the traction means between the tensioning device and the holding element is made possible. Alternatively, it can

Traction means also have a curved or curved course.

A further guide for the traction means can be provided between the tensioning device and the receiving area, which ensures a favorable deflection and the traction means. The traction means preferably runs in this order between the

Clamping device, the guide in the receiving area, the further guide in the first holding element and the horizontal guide in the further holding elements. A rope, for example a steel wire rope or a plastic rope or the like, is particularly suitable as a traction means. The traction means need not necessarily be designed for very high tensile loads, since the clamping forces of the stand according to the invention are very much lower than in the known tree stands. Therefore, the traction means can also be a relatively simple plastic rope, which can consist, for example, of a plastic such as polyamide, nylon or the like.

A preferred embodiment of the invention provides that a fixing device for the lower trunk section is arranged on the bottom of the receiving area. This fixation device with a lower end face of the trunk section can cooperate, for example, be a centering or holding dome. Optionally, the fixing device can also be a ring, a receiving trough or another suitable device which secures the lower end face of the tree to be anchored against slipping. The holding elements are preferably each designed as pivotable holding claws or the like. A spring tensioning device can be assigned to each of the holding elements, which swivels the holding elements away from the tree when the traction means is not loaded. The spring tensioning device can ensure that the tree is released when the tensioning device is released. A metal insert with a plurality of tips or individual tips can be formed in each case on the free ends of the holding claws, which enables a tree to be anchored more stably with lower holding or tensioning forces.

The receiving area can in particular be designed as a pot-like container which is closed on the side and towards the bottom, so that, for example, water can be filled up to an upper edge of the receiving area without the water running out laterally.

The invention provides a one-piece design of the pot-like receiving area for the tree with the base area, which can be produced, for example, by means of an injection molding process. Stiffening ribs can be provided within the base area, which enable a very light and at the same time stable embodiment. Even with relatively small wall thicknesses of the tree stand or base area that can be produced from plastic, high stability and bending rigidity are guaranteed.

The guide in the receiving area for the traction means is preferably arranged on the upper edge of the receiving area. The pivot bearings for the holding elements are preferably each arranged on the upper edge of the receiving area.

The holding elements, the pot-like container of the receiving area and an outer housing shell or the base area can optionally be made of plastic or metal. Optionally, the container and the outer Housing shell and / or the base area can also be made as glass, ceramic, clay, wood or concrete.

The base area can optionally be provided with one or more ballast pieces which improve the stability of the tree stand. These ballast pieces can optionally be integrated into the base area, which can be done, for example, by means of the injection molding process. However, they can also be retrofitted, e.g. by screwing or gluing from below. One or more ballast devices, for example in the form of concrete weights or the like, can be arranged between the base, the housing shell and the receiving container. Pouring out ribs with different casting compounds is also possible.

Furthermore, the tensioning device preferably has a ratchet function with a release device, so that simple attachment of the tree is made possible and that this tensioning device can be released again without any problems.

The particular advantage of the stand according to the invention is the very simple handling and the very simple structure. The only traction means, in particular a traction rope made of steel wire or plastic or the like, wraps around the tree at an angle of at least 300 or approximately 360 degrees. Optionally, the traction device can also use the tree several times, i.e. wrap around a wrap angle of, for example, 720 degrees or more. In this case, only locally limited forces occur, which do not result in any material loads or

Lead to torsion in the stand area and / or the holding elements or their anchoring in the base area of the stand. The greatest rope forces act between the tensioning device and the one closest to it

Gripping arm in which the traction device is also guided. For the technical function of the tree stand, it is therefore sufficient if only this relatively small area is designed to be sufficiently stable.

The reduced strength requirements enable a weaker dimensioned clamping device than with the known tree stands. Also the

Stand construction can be carried out more economically and simply than known in terms of material properties and in terms of manufacturing costs

Constructions. The large wrap angle or the multiple wrap lead to a relatively low rope force, so that the tensioning device can be operated with significantly less effort. At the same time, however, this creates a large blocking force for the tree. Nevertheless, component stability can be reduced without any problems, which enables more cost-effective production. The rope tensioning system also works without teeth. Instead of a stable steel cable, a lighter and cheaper plastic cable can also be used without any problems. Because of the translation, the tensioning device has a significantly better meterability. If a steel cable is used, it can have a very small diameter of less than 1 mm.

The clamping force essentially acts within the rope loop of the traction means, while in the previously known tree stands the entire claw system is pulled to one side of the tree stand, the stand being exposed to considerable forces and deformations. The large wrap angle leads to friction effects between the

Rope guides and the traction means, so that the rope force at the rope end anchored in a tensioning element is significantly reduced. This allows the free end of the rope to be attached and countered much more easily, for example by simply hooking it into the claw. This does not necessarily have to be reinforced, but can be made entirely of plastic. The self-locking of the rope leads to a safe anchoring of the tree in the stand, at the same time the rope forces are significantly reduced. Moving or moving the entire clamping unit is very effectively prevented. This means that the claws are better blocked or secured against shifting. Another advantage of the described clamping technology with only one

The result of the pull rope is the possibility of the single-shell or one-piece construction of the base and the inner part, and the possibility of forming the receiving area as a shell which is closed at the bottom and on all sides. The one-piece construction of the tree stand enables particularly cost-effective manufacture, for example by means of an injection molding process. In the same way, the clamping elements and their brackets can each be made in one piece from plastic injection molding. The entire construction stand can thus be modular and can be assembled within a short time without the need for special tools. If no plastic is to be used for the tree stand, the bowl can also be easily made of glass, ceramic, clay, wood, concrete or metal or another suitable material. The one-piece construction has the additional advantage that the

Base area can be freely designed within wide limits. The base area can, for example, have a star-shaped contour, which is particularly advantageous for a Christmas tree stand. The corners of this star-shaped floor plan can also serve to improve the stability of the stand, so that its total volume is less than a pot-shaped stand, which has the same stability and stability.

The invention is explained in more detail below on the basis of preferred exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. It shows:

FIG. 1 shows a perspective schematic representation of a first variant of a tree stand according to the invention,

FIG. 2 shows a perspective schematic representation of a second variant of the tree stand according to the invention,

Figure 3 is a schematic sectional view of the tree stand without traction means and tensioning device, Figure 4 is a sectional view of the tree stand with associated

Clamping device

FIG. 5 shows a variant of a holding element of the tree stand according to the invention in a perspective view,

6 to 9 a bearing block for the pivotable mounting of a holding element according to FIG. 5,

FIG. 10 shows a further variant of the bearing block with the associated holding element,

FIG. 11 shows a further variant of the bearing block with the associated holding element, FIGS. 12 to 26 different embodiments and views of the holding element,

27 to 29 different views of a sleeve for fixing a rope end of the traction means, FIGS. 30 to 33 different views of a water level indicator,

FIGS. 34 to 37 variants of a preferred cable guide,

FIGS. 38 to 49 different embodiments and views of a tensioning device for tensioning the traction means,

FIG. 50 shows a perspective cross-sectional illustration of the stand, FIG. 51 shows a view of the stand from below,

FIGS. 52 to 58 different variants of the stand in views from below,

59 shows a first variant of a centering ring for fixing a lower end of a tree or object to be clamped,

60 shows an alternative variant of a centering ring and FIGS. 61 and 62 show a further alternative variant of a centering ring.

The schematic perspective illustration in FIG. 1 shows a preferred exemplary embodiment of a tree stand 10 according to the invention, which has a base area 12 and a hollow cylindrical receiving area 14 arranged centrally therein for a lower trunk section of a tree to be fastened (not shown) or another rod-shaped body. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the base region 12 has a hexagonal contour which is reminiscent of a poinsettia. However, this contour is only to be understood as an example. Basically, the base area 12 can have almost any contours and floor plans, as long as the desired function can be achieved therewith. On the surfaces 121 of the corners 122 of this star contour, decorative elements 123 are arranged in the form of small, raised stars, which can optionally be painted or colored with a yellow or gold color or with another color. This Decorative elements 123 can optionally also be produced by hot stamping. Metallic effects can be created using metallized printing foils. Mother-of-pearl effects or special structures (eg holograms) are also made possible. When the tree stand 10 is colored in green, the decorative elements 123 can offer an attractive optical contrast.

Four holding elements 16 in the form of claw-like, pivotable gripping arms 18 are arranged on an upper peripheral edge 141 of the receiving area 14, with the aid of which a tree to be anchored can be firmly clamped in the tree stand 10. The gripping arms 18 are each pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis 20, which are arranged approximately tangentially on the upper cylindrical edge 141 of the receiving area 14. The gripping arms 18 can each be pivoted in a plane which is arranged perpendicular to the pivot axes 20 and parallel to a longitudinal axis of a tree. The swiveling planes of the four gripping arms 18 each meet in the center of an imaginary central axis through the receiving area 14. This imaginary central axis can coincide with its longitudinal central axis in the case of an optimally centered tree.

In the exemplary embodiment shown, the gripping arms 18 each have a tip 26 at their free ends 24 which, when the gripping arms 18 press against the tree, can penetrate into the trunk of the tree and can firmly grip there. If necessary, instead of only one point 26, serrated contours (see FIGS. 21 and 22) or corrugated structures can also be provided, each of which enables a stable, non-positive connection to the tree to be anchored.

The four swiveling gripping arms 18 each have an approximately horizontally running guide channel 28 for a traction cable 30 in a region slightly above their center, which can be put under tension and pulled in with a tensioning device 32. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the tensioning device 32 can be coupled, for example, to a corner of the star-shaped base region 12, so that this corner, indicated in FIG. 1, can function as a retractable lever. For tensioning the pull rope 30, the lever can be operated, for example, with the foot and cooperate with a ratchet device or the like which ensures tension of the pull rope 30. When pulling in or tensioning the pulling rope 30 by means of the tensioning device 32, the gripping arms 18 are moved in the direction of the vertical central axis, since a free end of the pulling rope 30 is countered in one of the gripping arms 18. In the same gripping arm 18 there is a further guide channel below the first guide channel 28, from which a connection to the tensioning device 32 is made. The pull cable 30 is thus stretched between the tensioning device 32, a deflection 124 in the base region 12, the gripping arm 18 with the two guides and the other three gripping arms 18.

In the exemplary embodiment shown, the tensioning device 32 is indicated as a foot lever 321, which can be formed in one of the six corners 122 of the base region 12. Optionally, the foot lever 321 can be arranged in close proximity to one of the holding elements 16, specifically that with the two guide channels, as indicated in FIG. 1. In this case, the deflection 124 in the base region 12 is also assigned to the foot lever 321. An alternative arrangement of the foot lever 321 is additionally indicated in FIG. 1. So this can also be arranged in a region between two adjacent holding elements 16.

Figure 1 also illustrates a preferred embodiment of the tree stand 10, in which the base area 12 and the receiving area are formed as a common, closed component. The receiving area 14 forms a pot which is open at the top but closed on all sides and at the bottom, which is watertight and can thus be filled with water up to the top. This does not come into contact with the pull rope 30 or with parts of the tensioning device 32.

The function of a water level indicator 142 arranged at the upper edge 141 of the receiving area 14 is explained in more detail with reference to FIGS. 30 to 33.

FIG. 2 illustrates in a further schematic perspective illustration a slightly modified variant of the tree stand 10 according to the invention, in which the foot lever 321 of the tensioning device 32 is arranged between two corners 122 of the base region 12. The deflection 124 for the pull rope 30 is arranged on the right next to the corresponding holding element 16, which is equipped with two guides. The openings 181 between the rear sides 182 of the gripping arms 18 and the

The surface 121 of the base region 12 is designed so narrow that a respective one

Pinch protection is formed. The front sides 183 of the gripping arms 18 directed towards the receiving region 14 are preferably also designed such that a pinch protection is formed in each case.

In the variant according to FIG. 2, the base area 12 and the receiving area 14 are again designed as a common shell which is closed at the bottom, so that the tree stand 10 forms a watertight pot. The remaining structure corresponds to the variant of the tree stand shown in FIG. The sectional view of Figure 3 illustrates the

Arrangement of the holding elements 16 formed by the gripping arms 18, which are each pivotably mounted on the edge 141 of the receiving area 14. The closed design of the receiving area 14 can be seen clearly from this figure. The holding elements 16 are each mounted in inserts 34, which can be inserted in the vertical direction from above into corresponding receiving pockets 36 and can be locked there largely without play by means of snap-in spring tongues 40. Optionally, the inserts 34 can also be glued or pressed into the receiving pockets 36. These snap connections shown can, if required, be released again by pressing the spring tongues 40 through the latching openings 361, so that the inserts 34 together with the gripping arms 18 pivotally mounted therein can be removed upwards.

In the exemplary embodiment shown, the base region 12 is provided with additional stiffening ribs 125, which can increase the stability and torsional rigidity of the tree stand 10. The entire base area 12 with the stiffening ribs 125 and the receiving area 14 together with the receiving pockets 36 for the inserts 34 consist of one piece. The tree stand 10 can in particular be made of injection-molded plastic, which can be easily and inexpensively produced in the desired shape.

A centering device for a tree to be clamped in the form of a centering tip 50 is centered in the flat bottom area 143 of the receiving area 14 arranged. This can be made of metal, for example, and is cast into the plastic of the base area 143 to avoid leaks.

Fastening domes 126, to which the tensioning device 32 can be anchored, in particular screwed, are used to fasten the tensioning device 32 (not shown).

Stand areas 127 can be provided on the underside of the tree stand 10, which can be produced, for example, by foaming using polyurethane or the like. These standing surfaces 127 can advantageously be attached during the injection molding process of the base and receiving area 12, 14, for example by means of a two-stage injection molding process. Because of the standing surfaces 127, there is no need for a separate floor, which would have to be attached after the tensioning device 32 and optional ballast elements (not shown) have been attached and installed.

The further sectional illustration in FIG. 4 illustrates the tree stand 10 with the tensioning device 32 mounted, which is formed from a fastening plate 322 and the foot lever 321 pivotably mounted thereon. The mounting plate 322 is screwed onto the mounting domes 126 from below. A ratchet device 323 has a gearwheel 324 and a ratchet lever 325 which is in engagement therewith, which can be displaced against spring force and, due to the beveled tooth flanks of the gearwheel 324, ensures that the foot lever 321 slips under a defined load without the traction cable 30 being further wound up and so that there is more tension. The function of the ratchet device 323 is explained in more detail with reference to FIGS. 29 to 44.

The schematic representation of FIG. 5 illustrates one of the gripping arms 18, which is pivotably mounted in the insert 34. After connecting the insert 34 and the gripping arm 18, the insert 34 can be anchored in the receiving pocket 36 provided for this purpose on the cylindrical inner lateral surface of the receiving region 14 (cf. FIGS. 3 and 4). The gripping arm 18 is prestressed in an approximately vertical position by means of a leg spring 38, so that a movement toward the tree is made possible when the pull rope 30 is under tension. As soon as the tensioning device 32 is released and the tension of the traction cable 30 is released, the gripping arm 18 is pulled through the restoring force of the leg spring 38 is returned to its starting position corresponding to FIG. 5.

The arrangement of the spring tongue 40, which is arranged resiliently on a flat side of the cuboid insert 34, is also illustrated again with reference to FIG. 5. At the free end of the spring tongue 40 there is a latching lug 401 which, in the relaxed state of the spring tongue, projects beyond the outline of the insert 34 and which is snapped into the latching opening 361 when the insert 34 is fully inserted into the receiving pocket 36. According to an alternative variant, which is not shown here, however, two spring tongues 40 of the same type can optionally be arranged in parallel next to one another, as a result of which the fundamentally identical function is performed. In such an arrangement, two latching openings 361 arranged next to one another must be provided in the receiving pocket 36, into which the latching lugs 401 of the spring tongues 40 can latch. With such a variant, the reliability of the locking connection against falling out of the inserts can be increased slightly due to the double locking of the two spring tongues 40.

Furthermore, FIG. 5 illustrates the finger or pinch protection, which is formed by a covering nose 341, which rests against the outer circumference of the leg spring 38 and partially covers it. The covering lug 341 projects upwards from the upper edge of the inner flat side of the insert 34, to which the spring tongue 40 is also fastened, in the direction of the gripping arm 18 and thus forms a reliable protection against jamming when the gripping arm 18 is pivoted, since the resulting gap between the covering lug 341 and leg spring 38 is so narrow that no finger fits in between. Alternatively, this cover tab 341 can also be molded onto the shell 14 instead of the insert 34. Cover disks 184 on the gripping arm 18 act as a lateral pinch protection, since they cover the axial sides of the leg spring 38. A swivel stop 342 on the inner frame of the insert 34 limits the maximum swivel angle of the gripper arm 18 during its swivel movement about the swivel axis 20. The gripper arm 18 is curved slightly inwards in the direction of its upper tip 26 at the free end 24, which has advantages in terms of offers an increased free space for the tree to be clamped. This can be remnants or adhesions in the have lower clamping range, without this significantly restricting the function of the tree stand 10. In addition, the inward-pointing tip 26 improves the leverage ratio in the case of relatively thin trunks, since the pulling cable 30 is located relatively far upwards when the gripping arms 18 are completely braced against the tree. The pulling cable 30 can therefore still exert a sufficient tensioning force even when the gripping arms 18 are pulled relatively close together.

The schematic representations of FIGS. 6 and 7 each show a preferred embodiment variant of the insert 34, on the pivot axis 20 of which the

Gripping arm (not shown) is mounted. The leg spring 38 is arranged coaxially around the axis 20 so that it can provide the desired pretensioning of the gripping arm.

FIG. 8 shows a view corresponding to FIG. 6 without the leg spring. FIG. 9 shows a view corresponding to FIG. 7, also without the leg spring. The gripping arm 18 is mounted in an axis 41 which is anchored on the two narrow sides of the insert 34. The axis 41 can be pushed in as soon as the gripping arm 18 and the leg spring 38 are positioned at their intended installation location. The side view of FIG. 6 illustrates the swivel stops 342 already mentioned, which are each arranged below the axle stub 42 and which limit the maximum swivel range of the gripping arms 18 during their swiveling movement in the direction of the trunk section to be clamped.

The design of the cover nose 341, which forms the pinch protection, is illustrated once again on the basis of the schematic illustration in FIGS. 6 to 9. An additional length stop is also shown there, which defines the exact insertion position of the insert 34 in the receiving pocket 36. For this purpose, on the one hand, the covering tab 341 has a raised lower edge which projects beyond the flat side of the insert 34 and which, when the insert 34 is fully inserted, rests against an upper edge of the receiving pocket 36 or at the upper edge 141 of the receiving region 14. The same function is formed by locking projections 343, which are located on the lower edges of the two narrow sides of the insert 34, which carry the axis 41. The spring tongue 40 with the detent projection 401 arranged thereon protrudes from the flat side of the cuboid insert 34. The insert 34 can be pushed in the vertical direction from above into the insert 36 in the receiving area 14. The insert 34 can be locked in the respective receiving pocket 36 by means of the spring tongue 40 and secured against being pulled out. The receiving pocket 36 can thus be taken into account in an injection molding process for the production of the base region 12 of the tree stand 10, without the need for time-consuming post-processing. A particular advantage of such receiving pockets 36 lies in the possibility of the trough-like construction of the receiving region 14, which is closed up to the edge 141 and which allows filling with water up to the upper edge.

Instead of the leg spring 38, the pretensioning of the gripping arms 18 can also be applied in another way, for example by a tension spring 44 or by a

Compression spring 45, as is illustrated in FIG. 10. Both springs 44, 45 can be used simultaneously. Optionally, however, it can also suffice to use either only one tension spring 44 or only one compression spring 45.

The perspective view in FIG. 11 illustrates an alternative embodiment of an insert 34, in which two short shaft shoulders 42 are provided instead of an axis for mounting the gripping arm 18, each of which is mounted in the insert 34. The round shaft shoulders 42 each engage in corresponding round receptacles 344 of the same diameter. To insert the gripping arm 18 into the receptacles 344, the flat sides of the insert 34 are bent slightly apart. In this embodiment, a leg spring 38 or a tension spring 44 and / or a compression spring 45 can optionally be provided. The pretension for the gripping arm 18 can be applied either by a leg spring, a tension spring, a compression spring attached to the other side of the insert 34 or by any combination of these springs.

The mutually corresponding pivot stops 185 and 342 on the gripping arm 18 and on the insert 34 respectively limit the maximum pivoting angle of the gripping arm 18 in both directions. The schematic representation in FIG. 12 illustrates a variant of a cable guide within one of the gripping arms 18. In addition to the horizontally running guide channel 28 for the pulling cable 30 near the upper free end 24 of the gripping arm 18, at least one of the gripping arms 18 has an additional channel 46 for guiding the cable, which extends at least in sections in a vertical or obliquely downward direction, as is indicated in FIG. 12. There, the additional channel 46 has a curved course. The channel on the inside of the claw is used for anchoring and / or for carrying the rope through, for example when fastening the rope end in the stand. The channel on the outside of the claw serves for the passage of the rope.

A possible course of the channel 46 and its arrangement with respect to the horizontal guide channel 28 is again illustrated with reference to FIGS. 16 to 20. Part of the channel wall can bulge out of the rear 182 of the gripping arm 18, as is indicated in FIG. 12. The gripping arm 18 corresponding to the design shown is suitable for use in a variant of the tree stand 10, in which the tensioning device 32 is approximately aligned with the gripping arm 18, which has the double cable guide.

An alternative variant of the gripping arm 18 is shown in FIGS. 13 to 15. The additional channel 46 here has an evenly curved course which is symmetrical to the longitudinal division plane of the gripping arm 18. This variant of the gripping arm 18 is suitable, for example, for use with a tree stand 10, as shown in FIG. 2. In this case, the deflection 124 for the traction cable 30 is arranged next to one of the gripping arms 18, so that the tensioning device 32 is also positioned next to the gripping arm 18. The pull cable 30 runs here between the tensioning device 32, the deflection 124, the curved channel 46 of the gripper arm 18 closest to the deflection 124 and the horizontal guide channels 28 of the other gripper arms 18, as shown in FIG. The free end of the pull cable 30 is anchored in the gripping arm 18, which is arranged next to the deflection 124. This gripping arm 18 thus has a double cable guide. Optionally, the free end of the pull rope can also be fixed to the stand.

The schematic representations of FIGS. 12 and 16 to 20 each illustrate the curved course of the channel 46, that on the narrow side of the gripping arm 18 in the horizontal direction and in the direction of the pivot axis 20 in the vertical or inclined downward direction. The horizontal guide channel 28 can be formed continuously from one narrow side to the other, so that the channel 46 branches off from the guide 28 (FIG. 12). Optionally, the guide 28 on the gripper arm 18 that is provided with the additional channel 46 can also be designed as a blind hole, since this section of the guide 28 serves to anchor a free end of the pull cable 30 that is countered in the gripper arm 18 (FIGS 16 to 18).

The schematic representations of FIGS. 16 to 18 illustrate an embodiment of the gripping arm 18 in which the horizontal guide channel 28 has a slot-like opening 48, which is used, for example, to counter the free end of the

Pull rope 30 can serve. For example, a suitably slotted ring can be inserted into the opening 48

(Not shown) are inserted, with the help of the pull rope 30 in the gripper arm

18 can be fixed. FIG. 18 illustrates the guide channel 28 of the gripping arm 18, which is designed as a blind hole and which therefore does not extend from one narrow side to the other, but is only open to one narrow side. The curved channel 46, which in this variant does not intersect or intersect with the guide channel 28, opens to the opposite narrow side. The rear view of FIG. 18 furthermore illustrates a possible course of the channel 46, which runs from a narrow side of the gripper arm 18 in a curved course vertically downward and can open into an opening 461 arranged on the rear side in the gripper arm 18, which serves for the passage of the pull cable 30 to anchor it in the stand or hang it in the tensioning device.

FIG. 19 also illustrates the course of a further channel 462, which first describes a downward curved course from the upper side of the gripping arm 18 and finally ends in a vertical section on the inside of the gripping arm 18. This vertical section is used for hanging and locking a free rope end of the pull rope, which can thus be clamped there. The rear opening 461 for leading out the other end of the rope, which is led to the tensioning device, is shown in broken lines in FIG. 19 and in a solid line in FIG. 20. The course of the pull cable 30 shown enables a recessed and almost invisible arrangement of the pull cable 30 in the region between the deflection within the gripping arm arranged closest to the tensioning device and the tensioning device. Figures 21 and 22 illustrate a further alternative variant of the

Gripping arm 18, which may have a plurality of tips 26 at its free end 24. The juxtaposed tips 26 can ensure an even more reliable anchoring of a rod-shaped object or tree, since this can also slip and still be held securely. Further variants of gripping arms 18 are illustrated with reference to FIGS. 23 to 26. FIGS. 23 and 24 each show a gripping arm 18, which can be made, for example, of injection-molded plastic or the like, and which has tips 261 molded in at the free end 24. The molded-in tips 261 each have an approximately cylindrical, but preferably slightly conical section and a conical, more or less rounded, pointed section which protrudes from the gripping arm 18 at the free end 24 and ensures better fixation of the object to be anchored. The molded-in tips 261 can in particular consist of metal, for example stainless steel or brass or the like, so that this not only ensures better fixation of the object to be anchored. In addition, the molded-in tips 261 made of metal provide an advantageous look that suggests high value and solidity to the user. The molded tips 261 can advantageously claw into the bark of a tree to be anchored and thus ensure secure anchoring even with relatively low tension forces. Optionally, two, three or more of the same type or molded tips 261 which differ slightly in shape or size can be arranged on the free end 24 of the gripping arm 18.

FIGS. 25 and 26 show an alternative embodiment of a

Gripping arm 18 with a molded-in metal or plastic insert 262, which has two, three or more outwardly pointing tips 263 which extend into the

Dig the outer surface of the object to be anchored as soon as the gripping arms

18 can be braced against each other by means of the pull rope 30. Figure 26 illustrates one possible design of the insert 262 before it is installed and its arrangement in the installed state, as is shown in FIG. 25. In this variant as well, the tips 263 of the molded insert 262 made of metal provide an advantageous look that suggests a high value and solidity to the user. The outwardly projecting tips 263 can advantageously claw into the bark of a tree to be anchored, and thus ensure secure anchoring even with relatively low tensioning forces. Optionally, the insert 262 can have two, three or more similar tips 263, or tips 263 that differ slightly in shape or size. Figures 27 to 29 show a sleeve 301, which is used to counter a free

Rope end 302 can serve in a gripper arm 18. The sleeve 301 has an annular shoulder 303 and a slightly tapered shaft 304. A longitudinal slot 305 extends over the entire length of the sleeve 301. The longitudinal slot 305 opens into a central passage 306 in which the traction cable 30 comes to rest. The bushing 306 is enlarged in diameter in the area of the heel 303, so that a nipple 307 attached to the rope end 302 can be accommodated therein, as is illustrated in FIG. 29.

FIGS. 26 to 28 show a possible embodiment of a water level indicator 142 (see FIGS. 1 and 2), which is formed from a hollow cylindrical float body 144 which is closed on the upper end face 143. The elongated float body 144 can be displaced in the vertical direction in a corresponding receptacle at the edge of the receptacle area 14 (cf. FIG. 30). The air volume enclosed within the downwardly open float body 144 provides buoyancy as soon as the receiving area 14 is filled with water. A flat 145 on the outer circumference of the float body 144 forms an anti-rotation device with the appropriately designed receptacle.

The vertical stroke of the float body 144 is determined by a

Limiting stop bar 146, which can be moved up and down in a slot-like opening 147 directed towards the receiving area (cf. FIGS. 1 to 4 and FIG. 30).

The opening 147 also forms an open connection for receiving the

Water level indicator 142, which is thus together with the water level in the Recording area 14 moves up and down. However, the reservoir in which the water level indicator 142 moves is closed to the outside so that no water can escape.

Optionally, the float body 144 can also have a closed volume, which, however, must have a lower density than water so that the

Float body 144 floats on the water. The float body 144 can consist, for example, of a suitable plastic, for example of foamed plastic

Polyurethane.

The float body 144 can optionally have varying colors or markings on its outer surface, which are arranged, for example, halfway up and in this way facilitate the exact reading of the respective water level.

An additional leakage protection for water emerging from the receiving area 14 can be illustrated with the aid of FIGS. 1 and 2. In order to prevent water from overflowing when the receiving area 14 is too full, the inner area of the upper side 121 of the tree stand 10 is recessed so that the water first collects in this trough-like area 148 before it passes over the edge and can moisten the floor , With wooden floors in particular, an unnoticed overflow of the water reservoir in the tree stand 10 could otherwise lead to water damage.

Filling with water typically takes place by first filling the receiving area 14 with enough water until the water level indicator 142 responds. Water can then be refilled until the upper flooding surface of the trough-like region 148 is flooded. The trough-like area 148, the receiving area 14 at the top

141 surrounds, can optionally have a round or differently shaped diameter, which must be significantly larger than the diameter of the receiving area 14 in order to be able to fulfill its intended function. However, the trough-like region 148 can also accommodate the outer contour of the tree stand 10 and be designed in a star shape, wherein a structure parallel to the outer contour of the tree stand 10 is preferably formed, as is shown in the figures. In order to reliably prevent the water from exiting through the channel 124 for deflecting the traction cable 30 and, for example, to run downward or to penetrate into the base region 12 of the tree stand 10 when the receiving region 14 is filled with water up to the upper edge, this shows in FIGS FIGS. 34 to 37 show the exemplary embodiment of the tree stand 10 which has an elevated rope outlet 129, the opening 130 of which is arranged to the base region 12 above the upper edge of the trough-like region 148. In this way, it can be largely prevented that careless filling with water can lead to an uncontrolled and unnoticed overflow and leakage of the water downwards, which can possibly damage the floor, for example in the case of a wooden plank or parquet floor.

A similar variant with an elevated rope exit 129 with an opening 130 for the traction rope arranged above the trough-like region 148 is also shown in FIGS. 48 and 49. However, the rope exit 129 does not open here horizontally or flatly inclined, but approximately vertically. Due to the opening 130 rounded off to the outside, however, the traction cable 30 can slide along the edge of the opening 130 without any appreciable friction, so that the opening 130 simultaneously functions as a deflection for the traction cable 30.

FIGS. 29 to 44 show possible configurations of a tensioning device 32, which is used to tension the pull cable 30 and thus to firmly clamp a tree to be fixed by means of the holding elements 16 (FIGS. 1 to 4) pivoted in the direction of the central axis of the tree stand. FIGS. 29 to 32 show different views of a first variant of the tensioning device 32, in which the ratchet device 323 is formed from the pivoted foot lever 321 provided with a gear 324 and the displaceable ratchet lever 325.

The foot lever 321 is mounted in a frame 326 which is formed by two sheet metal cheeks connected to the fastening plate 322. The foot lever 321 is mounted on a shaft 327, the extension of which is designed as a cable drum 328 on which the pulling cable 30 is wound when the tensioning device 32 is actuated. In FIGS. 29 to 32, only a short piece of the pull cable 30 is drawn, which is guided through the receptacle 124 (FIGS. 1 to 4) in the top of the base area 12. Gear 324, which is normally in engagement with foot lever 321 via ratchet lever 325, is also non-rotatably mounted on shaft 327 (see FIG. 42). If the foot lever 321 is tensioned in the direction of the arrow, the pawl lever 325 (see FIG. 38) engaging in one of the tooth flanks of the gear 324 provides for a force transmission of the lever movement to a corresponding shaft rotation, as a result of which the pulling cable 30 is wound onto the cable drum 328. A return movement of the lever 321 is easily possible due to the tooth flanks that are much flatter in this direction of rotation, as a result of which the ratcheting effect is achieved. As soon as the rope tension exceeds a limit value, the slightly inclined tooth flanks in cooperation with the beveled engagement area of the ratchet lever 325 ensure its movement in the direction of the free end of the foot lever 321 against the force of a tension spring (not shown). This anti-slip device limits the maximum rope tension to a preset value at which the tree is securely anchored using the gripping arms. This provides overload protection for the entire system, which can protect the clamping system, the clamping claws and the shell construction against overloads and possible breaks. The required wall thickness of the stand can be reduced due to the limitation of the total forces that have been achieved. Overall, the cost of materials can be reduced or different materials can be used. The manufacturing and material costs for the tree stand can also be reduced.

Since the pawl lever 325 interacts simultaneously with a link 329 on the frame 326 (see FIG. 1), the maximum pivoting angle of the foot lever 321 is limited in both directions. To release the pull cable 30, a lock 330 can be released, whereby the power transmission from the lever 321 to the shaft 327 is canceled. The pull rope 30 is unwound from the rope drum 328 by the gripping arms 18 moving back into their relaxed starting position.

FIG. 44 shows an alternative embodiment of the tensioning device 32, which has a modified ratchet device 323. The pull rope 30 is wound up in the same way on a rope drum 328 connected to a shaft 327. The

Shaft 327 is mounted in the frame 326, which is connected to the mounting plate 322. The tensioning of the pull cable 30 takes place when the lever 321 is pivoted the tilting of the two spring-loaded plates 331 against the circumference of a disc 332, which rotates with the shaft 327. The upper plate 331 mounted or clamped in the foot lever 321 serves to tension the pulling cable 30 when the foot lever 321 moves downward. A fixed stop 333 is provided for this sheet 331, which leads to the sheet 331 being lifted off as soon as the foot lever 321 is pivoted upward. The lower plate 331 clamped in the frame 326 forms a backstop which prevents the shaft 327 from rotating back. The foot lever 321 itself is pulled into its upper position with a return spring 334 as soon as it is released after a tensioning process. The illustration in FIG. 45 shows a further alternative embodiment of the

Clamping device 32, in which the lock 330 is actuated by a lever 335 which can be pivoted in two directions and which is arranged on the outside of the foot lever 321. The lever can be moved between two end positions, which are marked "OPEN" and "SAVE". In the middle position, the foot lever 321 can tension the pull cable 30 by pressing downward, since the ratchet device 323 is actuated in this way. As soon as the pull cable 30 is tensioned sufficiently, the lever 335 can be moved into the secured end position “SAFE”, so that even if the lever 321 is actuated inadvertently, unlocking is not possible. Only by pivoting the lever 335 into the end position “OPEN” the foot lever 321 by swiveling upwards provides for a release of the ratchet device 323 and for a relaxation of the pull cable 30.

The operability of the lever 335 is the same as for firearms, so that the operating logic is immediately and intuitively accessible, without special considerations being necessary. The partial sectional views of FIGS. 46, 47 and 48 again show the modular structure of the clamping device 32, which as a whole can be connected to the base area 12 of the tree stand 10, for example by screwing.

The perspective cross-sectional illustration of FIG. 50 illustrates the

Structure of the tree stand 10, which has a series of struts between the outer housing flanks and the inner receiving area 14 (see FIGS. 1 to 4). These struts or stiffening ribs 125 serve to stabilize the structure and to support the forces that are exerted on the when a tree is clamped Holding elements 16 and act on their clamps (insert 34, receptacle 36). The cavities 128 located between the stiffening ribs 125 can optionally be used for filling with ballast bodies (not shown) in order to give the tree stand 10 a greater weight and thus a better stability.

FIG. 51 shows the tree stand 10 in a view from below with the tensioning device 32 already installed.

With reference to FIGS. 50 and 51 it is made clear once again that the base area 12 of the tree stand 10 can be designed in an integrated construction with the receiving area 14 and the receiving pockets 36 for stable anchoring of the holding elements 16. The tree stand 10 can hereby be manufactured in a one-piece design very inexpensively. These parts can be manufactured from plastic in a common operation, in particular by means of an injection molding process. In the same way, the holding elements 16, i.e. the gripping arms 18 and their inserts 34, can each be made of injection-molded plastic. Should this be necessary for reasons of higher strength, individual of these parts can optionally be provided with a fiber reinforcement.

Furthermore, FIGS. 52 to 58 show alternative configurations of the base region 12, in each of which more or less stiffening ribs 125 produce a radial connection between the receiving region 14 and the outer cladding wall or outer wall 131 of the base region 12. The radial stiffening ribs 125 preferably each have a height that corresponds to the height of the base region 12. At their upper edge they are connected to the top of the base area 12, so that a very rigid bond is formed. The stiffening ribs 125 of the variant shown in FIG. 52 each extend in a straight line from the outer edge of the receiving region 14 to the tips of the star-shaped base region 12. The same applies to the embodiment variant according to FIG. 53, additional stiffening ribs 125 being provided here, each centrally between the already existing stiffening ribs 125 are arranged and each extend from the receiving area 14 to the inner edges between two adjacent prongs of the star-shaped outer wall 131 of the base area 12. In the variant according to FIG. 54, serpentine connecting ribs 132 are provided, which produce a stiffening connection between adjacent stiffening ribs 125. In the variant according to FIG. 55, grid-like connecting ribs 132 are provided, which are each arranged in a grid-like manner between adjacent, radially arranged stiffening ribs 125. In the variant according to FIG. 56, two parallel connecting ribs 132 are provided between adjacent, radially outwardly pointing stiffening ribs 125. The view in FIG. 57 illustrates that the height of the connecting ribs 132 can be lower than that of the radial stiffening ribs 125. However, like these, the connecting ribs 132 merge at the upper edge into the horizontal underside of the base region 12 and are molded there. The perspective partial sectional view of FIG. 58 again illustrates an advantageous arrangement of stiffening ribs 125 and connecting ribs 132, which brings about maximum stability and rigidity while the base area 12 is very light. The ribs 125, 132 allow the use of very small wall thicknesses, without this leading to a loss in stability.

The desired stability of the tree stand 10 can be produced by appropriate ballast weights (not shown), by filling the cavities of the base area 12 with water, sand or other suitable materials, a closed bottom (not shown) in the case of liquid or free-flowing ballast elements or substances. is necessary, which can, for example, be screwed, glued or otherwise connected to the base region 12. The bottom can optionally be glued, welded, screwed, snapped or locked, pressed or riveted. Combinations of these types of fastening are also possible.

Optionally, the base can have a central recess, the size of which corresponds to the outer diameter of the receiving area 14, so that it can extend through the base.

Figures 59 to 62 show different configurations of a centering system for the tree. The centering ring 52 according to FIG. 59 has a circumferential tire 521, on which a plurality of webs 522 are arranged, which are used for

Guide differently contoured tree trunks. The webs 522 indicate their upper narrow sides each have an inwardly inclined bevel 523, which serves to better guide a tree to be used.

FIG. 60 shows a closed centering ring 54, which has an inwardly inclined upper end face 541, which is used to guide the tree. The centering shell 56 according to FIGS. 61 and 62 is also used for

Centering and guiding a tree to be fixed. The centering shell has a flat bottom 561 and three inclined side surfaces 562, which merge upwards into a cylindrical contour 563.

The centering rings 52, 54 or the centering shell 56 can be manufactured in different dimensions and can be inserted into the receiving area 14 as required.

The centering arrangements shown corresponding to FIGS. 59 to 62 only show exemplary embodiments. As an alternative to this or in addition, a centering mandrel can be provided, which is preferably arranged in the center on the bottom of the receiving area 14 and projects upwards in the vertical direction. Optionally, several centering mandrels can also be provided.

The illustration in FIG. 1 illustrates what appears to be within a closed ring (or a plurality of closed rings with multiple wrapping) between the gripping arms 18 and traction cable 30 running in their guides 28, the course between this apparently closed ring and the tensioning device being made almost invisible can. The fixing of the free end of the traction cable in the gripping arm 18 provided with the curved channel also supports this hidden laying of the traction cable. Of course, even when the free end of the traction rope is anchored in the stand area, its course can be hidden or hidden.

The features of the invention disclosed in the above description, the drawings and the claims can be used individually as well as in any

Combination for realizing the invention in its various

Refinements are important. The invention is not restricted to the above exemplary embodiments. Rather is a variety of variations Modifications are conceivable that make use of the idea of the invention and therefore also fall within the scope of protection.

With regard to this

tree stand

plinth

121 surface

122 corner

123 decorative element

124 redirection

125 stiffening rib

126 fortification dome

127 footprint

128 cavity

129 increased rope exit

130 opening

131 outer wall

132 connecting rib

reception area

141 top margin

142 water level indicators

143 upper face

144 float body

145 flattening

146 stop bar

147 slot-like opening

148 trough-like area (water overflow)

retaining element

claw arm

181 opening

182 reverse

183 front

184 cover plate 185 swivel stop

swivel axis Swivel axis free end

top

261 molded tip

262 molded insert

263 top

guide channel

rope

301 sleeve

302 rope end

303 paragraph

304 shaft

305 longitudinal slot

306 implementation

307 nipples

jig

321 foot pedal

322 mounting plate

323 ratchet

324 gear

325 ratchet lever

326 frames

327 wave

328 rope drum

329 backdrop

330 interlock

331 sheet

332 disc

333 fixed stop

334 return spring

335 Lever (securing) insert 341 cover nose 342 swivel stop 343 locking projection

344 recording

Receiving pocket 361 snap opening

Leg spring

Spring tongue 401 latch

axis

shaft shoulder

mainspring

compression spring

channel

461 opening

462 more channels

opening

centering

521 tires

522 footbridge

523 bevel

Centering ring 541 end face centering shell 561 bottom 562 side surface 563 cylindrical contour

Claims

Patent exams

1. Stand (10) for stable anchoring of a rod-shaped object, in particular a tree, Christmas tree or the like, with a base region (12) and a receiving region (14) arranged therein for a lower section of the object to be anchored, and with at least three Arranged concentrically around the receiving area (14), each pivotable about a horizontal axis (20) in a plane arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tree, holding elements (16), which by means of a single traction means, each guided in the holding elements (16), which with a Clamping device (32) is in operative connection, can be clamped against the trunk section, characterized in that the receiving area (14) is formed in one piece with the base area (12).

2. Stand (10) for stable anchoring of a rod-shaped object, in particular a tree, Christmas tree or the like, with a base region (12) and a receiving region (14) arranged therein for a lower section of the object to be anchored, and with at least three Arranged concentrically around the receiving area (14), each pivotable about a horizontal axis (20) in a plane arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tree, holding elements (16), which by means of a single traction means, each guided in the holding elements (16), which with a Clamping device (32) is in operative connection, can be clamped against the trunk section, characterized in that the holding elements (16) are each pivotably mounted in inserts (34) which can be inserted in the vertical direction in receiving pockets (36) in the base region (12).

3. Stand according to claim 1 or 2, in which one end of the traction means is clamped in the tensioning device (32), and in which the traction means is mounted in the form of a rope loop in the holding elements (16) and with its other end in one of the holding elements ( 16) or on the stand (10).

4. Stand according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the traction means in each case in guides (28) of the at least three holding elements (16) is slidably guided.

5. Stand according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the traction means is guided in a guide (28) of the at least three holding elements (16) between the pivot axis (20) and an upper, free end (24) of the holding element (16) is arranged.

6. Stand according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a free end of the traction means has a stop which is countered against a guide of one of the holding elements (16).

7. Stand according to one of claims 1 to 5, in which a free end of the traction means has a stop which is countered or fixed in a guide or in a stop in the stand (10).

8. Stand according to claim 7, wherein the holding element (16), in which the free end of the traction means is countered, has a further guide (28) for the traction means.

9. Stand according to one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the in the at least three holding elements (16) arranged guides (28) for the traction means are each arranged horizontally.

10. Stand according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the further guide for the traction means is arranged horizontally or inclined.

11. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a guide for the traction means between the clamping device (32) and receiving area (14) is arranged.

12. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, in which the traction means, in this order, between the clamping device (32), the guide in the receiving area (14), the further guide in a first holding element (16) and the horizontal guides (28) runs in the further holding elements (16) and is clamped.

13. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the traction means is a traction rope (30), in particular a steel wire rope, a plastic rope or the like.

14. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, in which a fixing device for the lower trunk section is arranged on the bottom of the receiving region (14).

15. Stand according to claim 14, wherein the fixing device is a centering and holding mandrel (50).

16. Stand according to claim 14, wherein the fixing device is a centering ring (52; 54) or a centering shell (56).

17. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, in which the holding elements (16) are each designed as pivotable holding claws or gripping arms (18).

18. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the gripping arms (18) each have at their free ends (24) metallic inserts (262) or tips (261).

19. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, in which the holding elements (16) are each assigned a spring tensioning device which pivot the holding elements (16) away from the rod-shaped object or from the tree when the traction means is not under load.

20. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving region (14) is designed as a pot-like container.

21. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving area (14) is closed laterally.

22. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, in which a flat, trough-like area (148) of larger diameter is provided at the upper edge of the receiving area (14), which is recessed relative to a horizontal surface (121) of the base area (12).

23. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the guide in the receiving area (14) for the traction means is arranged on the upper edge (141) of the receiving area (14).

24. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, in which the traction means is guided through an elevated cable outlet (129) arranged in the base region (12), the opening (130) for the traction means above the surface (121) of the base region (12) and / or is located above the level of the trough-like area (148).

25. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the pivot bearings (20) for the holding elements (16) are each arranged on the upper edge edges (141) of the receiving area (14).

26. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the holding elements (16) are made of plastic and / or metal.

27. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the holding elements (16) made of plastic and the tips (261) or inserts (262) are made of metal.

28. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the pot-like container of the receiving area (14) is made of plastic or metal.

29. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, wherein an outer and / or inner casing of the stand (10) is made of plastic.

30. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, in which a base shell is made of plastic.

31. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, in which the receiving area (14) with the base area (12) is integrally formed, in particular cast.

32. Stand according to claim 31, wherein the receiving area (14) forms a watertight shell or a watertight bowl area.

33. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, in which the receiving region (14) and / or the base region (12) are made of injection-molded plastic.

34. Stand according to one of claims 1 to 32, wherein the receiving area (14) and / or the base area (12) made of glass, ceramic, clay, wood, concrete or metal or the like.

35. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, in which one or more ballast devices are arranged in the base region (12).

36. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, in which several struts are provided in the base region (12).

37. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, in which radial stiffening ribs (125) and / or transverse to these connecting ribs (132) are provided in the base region (12), which are integrally formed with the base region (12).

38. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, in which a water level indicator (142) is arranged on the edge (141) of the receiving area (14).

39. Stand according to claim 38, wherein the water level indicator (142) has a vertically displaceable float body (144) in a receptacle.

40. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, in which the gripping arms (18) are each pivotably mounted in inserts (34) which can be inserted in the vertical direction in receiving pockets (36).

41. Stand according to claim 40, wherein the inserts (34) in the receiving pockets (36) can be locked.

42. Stand according to claim 40, wherein the inserts (34) in the receiving pockets (36) are glued or pressed.

43. Stand according to one of claims 40 to 42, wherein the receiving pockets (36) near the edge (141) of the receiving area (14) are arranged.

44. Stand according to one of claims 40 to 43, wherein the inserts (34) are made of plastic.

45. Stand according to one of claims 40 to 44, in which the gripping arms (18) are each biased by means of a leg spring (38).

46. Stand according to one of claims 40 to 45, in which the gripping arms (18) are each biased by means of a tension spring (44) and / or a compression spring (45).

47. Stand according to one of claims 40 to 46, in which the inserts (34) and / or the gripping arms (18) each have mutually corresponding angular stops for limiting a pivoting angle of the gripping arms.

48. Stand according to one of claims 40 to 47, wherein the inserts (34) and / or the gripping arms (18) each have a pinch protection.

49. Stand according to one of claims 40 to 48, in which a pinch protection is provided on the inner receptacle (14).

50. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the gripping arms (18) each have at least one tip (26) at an upper free end (24) for fixing the clamped object or tree.

51. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the clamping device (32) has a ratchet function with release device.

52. Stand according to claim 51, wherein the clamping device (32) has a foot lever (321) which is designed as a corner portion of the polygonal base region (12).

53. Stand according to claim 51 or 52, wherein the tensioning device (32) has an overload safety device to limit a maximum pulling force acting on the pulling cable (30).

54. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, which can be filled with water due to the cable guide up to the uppermost edge of the receiving area (14).

55. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, which is made without a separate bottom.

56. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, which is made without separate ballast.

57. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, in which the lower base plate is pressed, snapped, glued, screwed or welded.

58. Stand according to claim 57, in which voids are filled with debris.

59. Stand according to claim 58, wherein the bulk material is formed from sand, gravel or granules.

60. Stand according to claim 57, wherein the cavities are filled with water, mortar or liquid screed.

61. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, in which the stiffening ribs (125) and / or connecting ribs (132) are cast with a casting compound.

62. Stand according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the stiffening ribs (125) and / or the connecting ribs (132) are designed with ballast stones.

63. Stand according to claim 62, wherein the ballast stones with the stiffening ribs (125) and / or with the connecting ribs (132) are glued.