Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
  • A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
  • A01G9/00—Cultivation in receptacles, forcing-frames or greenhouses; Edging for beds, lawn or the like
  • A01G9/02—Receptacles, e.g. flower-pots or boxes; Glasses for cultivating flowers
  • A01G9/021—Pots formed in one piece; Materials used therefor
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
  • A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
  • A01G9/00—Cultivation in receptacles, forcing-frames or greenhouses; Edging for beds, lawn or the like
  • A01G9/02—Receptacles, e.g. flower-pots or boxes; Glasses for cultivating flowers
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
  • B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
  • B29C39/00—Shaping by casting, i.e. introducing the moulding material into a mould or between confining surfaces without significant moulding pressure; Apparatus therefor
  • B29C39/02—Shaping by casting, i.e. introducing the moulding material into a mould or between confining surfaces without significant moulding pressure; Apparatus therefor for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
  • B29C39/10—Shaping by casting, i.e. introducing the moulding material into a mould or between confining surfaces without significant moulding pressure; Apparatus therefor for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. casting around inserts or for coating articles

Definitions

• the present invention relates to the general field of horticultural pot manufacturing processes.
• Horticultural pots are generally made from materials that can be liquefied to be molded using a mold and an injection process. Various other ways of making horticultural pots are known, using pottery, faience, etc. There are also ornamental horticultural pots, made from wood or metal curved and welded to form a pot.
• the invention is concerned with the manufacture of ornamental horticultural pots quite original.
• the present invention therefore aims to allow the manufacture of original ornamental horticultural pots and quite identifiable by their constituent characteristics that give them an aesthetic appearance quite interesting.
• the invention therefore proposes a method of manufacturing an ornamental horticultural pot comprising the steps of:
• the invention therefore makes it technically possible to obtain a pot having the structure and appearance of a wall, which is quite original.
• silicone gel or the like can be used at the time of stacking stones. This has two roles: as the stones are stacked without any binder, this ensures a minimum of maintenance between successive levels of stones. In addition, it allows to seal between the stones after distribution of the concrete without having to perform the joint after extraction of the pot of its mold. Nevertheless, with or without the use of a silicone gel, it may be useful to seal with a pool adhesive. It is noted here that, nevertheless, this step is not essential.
• the ratio thickness to height of the pot is between 1/30 and 1/10.
• the pasty connecting element is always distributed against the internal face of the stones stacked in the mold.
• This distribution of the pasty connecting element against the previously stacked stones is the originality of the invention. Indeed, inside the pot finally obtained, the stones are no longer visible and are separated from the earth placed in the pot by the pasty element.
• the distribution of the binder by the inside of the mold and on one side of the stones allows to obtain, if necessary, a beautiful aesthetic rendering where the binder does not appear in a bead between the stones visible from the outside.
• the distribution of the binder on the inner walls allows a partial penetration of the binder between the stones to a depth allowing the maintenance of the stones with each other. By default, the binder does not penetrate sufficiently to reach the mold and is therefore not visible from the outside.
• pots can be made with stones with a thickness of 1 to 10 centimeters and a binder distributed over a thickness ranging from 1 to 11 centimeters. It is noted here that, in the case of thin stones, it may occur that the binder is visible from the outside. Pots up to 1.8 meters high can be obtained with a binder thickness of 6 centimeters which is sufficient to ensure the mechanical strength of the pot on such a height.
• the pasty bonding element is chosen from mortars, adhesive mortars, concretes, cements, coatings, fibered adhesives.
• the method comprises an intermediate step of arranging one or more structures (s) metal (s) against the inner wall thus formed and / or the bottom of the mold before the distribution of the connecting element.
• This characteristic makes it possible to increase the resistance of the pasty connecting element.
• the presence of metal in a mortar or concrete avoids the appearance of cracks.
• the metal structure is selected from fences, crossed iron bars, interwoven metal cables.
• the pasty connecting element is distributed over a thickness of between 1/8 and 1/7.
• a section of pipe then left permanently in the pot is used as a clearance part of an orifice.
• a solid or hollow cylindrical piece then removed to clear the hole at the bottom of the pot is used as a clearance part of an orifice.
• This characteristic implies that a complementary operation is performed, following the distribution of the pasty bonding element, this operation consisting of pressing and then removing the cylindrical part of the bottom hole for the evacuation of water. However, this makes it possible to reuse the cylindrical part.
• the method comprises a step of jointing with watertight joints after leaving the mold to seal the pot.
• the joints can be colored which can allow various types of finishes.
• This step ensures a good seal of the mold at its side walls. This step may also make it possible to confer a better aesthetic ornamental horticultural pot obtained by a process according to the invention.
• the method comprises a step of positioning at least one structure forming arches or allowing diametrically opposite arches to be installed after the step of positioning the stones and before the step of distributing the stones. pasty connecting element.
• the pasty connecting element may be a heavy material, as well as stones, it is indeed useful for the pot to include means to be easily lifted and moved.
• suitable equipment may be used in combination with the hoops thus formed.
• a simple bar is placed in the two arches to lift the pot to two people placed on either side of the pot.
• Wire ropes protruding from the barrel pot may be cast into the pasty connecting member or screw-in inserts may be planted in the pasty bonding member prior to drying and curing. Arches bearing complementary threads can then be screwed and unscrewed on these inserts.
• the step of positioning a structure with arches or for installing arches is such that this structure is placed between the metal structure and the wall obtained by the stack of stones against the inner wall of the mold.
• the structure making at least two hoops is a metal cable.
• the wire rope is typically a braided wire rope.
• the method comprises, at least before the distribution step of the pasty connecting element, a step of disposing at least one electric cable running from the bottom to the top of the mold and opening outwards the pot at the top and bottom of it after distribution of the connecting element.
• the method comprises, at least before the step of distributing the pasty connecting element, a step of disposing at least one pipe running from the bottom to the top of the mold and opening out of the mold. pot at the top and bottom of it after distribution of the connecting element.
• the introduction of the cable or pipe will in any case be performed before the distribution of the pasty connecting element.
• the cable or pipe will then be trapped in the binder after its distribution. It will include a low connection device for connection to an electrical or water supply network and a high connection device for connection to a lamp or spray nozzle.
• the invention also relates to an ornamental horticultural pot obtained by a process according to the invention.
• the stones used in the manufacture and in the ornamental horticultural pot obtained can be chosen from marble pavers or slabs, terracotta pavers or slabs, pebbles, natural stones, synthetic stones, blocks, earthenware tiles, tiles.
• the pot is formed of at least two parts, a first so-called low part obtained according to a method according to the invention and comprising a bottom and at least one second annular portion without bottom obtained by a method according to the invention with a release piece for clearing the bottom of this second part.
• Such an embodiment makes it possible to easily transport and handle the parts of the pot before forming the final pot at the place of its installation.
• the thickness-to-height ratios are then respected for each of the pot parts independently.
• FIG. 1 shows a mold useful for the implementation of the invention
• FIG. 2 shows an intermediate moment during the step of positioning and stacking stones according to the invention
• Figure 3 shows the end of the step of positioning and stacking stones according to the invention
• Figure 4 shows the step of positioning a mesh according to the invention
• Figure 5 shows the step of introducing a structure forming a bow between the mesh and the wall obtained by the stack of stones against the inner wall of the mold
• FIG. 6 shows the step of depositing iron bars by crossing them at the bottom of the mold
• Figure 7 shows the result obtained before the distribution of the pasty connecting element
• Figure 8 shows the interior of the pot obtained after distribution of the pasty connecting element
• Figure 9 shows a schematic drawing of ornamental horticultural pot as obtained with the method according to the invention.
• Figure 10 shows a picture of a pot as obtained with a method according to the invention.
• Figure 11 shows an advantageous embodiment of the invention with an electric lighting option
• Figure 12 shows another advantageous embodiment of the invention with an automatic sprinkler option.
• Figure 1 shows a mold M of an ornamental horticultural pot used in a method according to the invention.
• it may be a pot made by molding, for example from a plastic material.
• This type of material is particularly advantageous because it does not stick with the pasty binding elements that can be used. If in doubt about this, oil can be spread on the inside of the mold to avoid adhesion.
• the bottom of the mold is full but it is also possible to consider an open mold bottom.
• the open bottom mold is placed on a support forming a bottom of the mold M.
• FIG. 2 an intermediate moment of the step of positioning and stacking stones P in the wall against the inner wall of the mold M is shown.
• the invention uses P stones which can be slabs of natural stone or synthetic stone or pavers of marble, terra cotta, etc.
• other types of molds M for erecting a wall against the inner wall of the mold M, may be considered to implement the method of manufacturing an ornamental horticultural pot according to the invention.
• Aesthetic molds, the section of which has one or more curvatures, example ball, can be used for the implementation of the invention, since the stack of stones P in the wall against the wall of the mold is possible.
• FIG. 3 shows the end of the step of positioning and stacking the stones P against the inner wall of the mold M.
• the pasty connecting element can be directly distributed on the internal face of the wall erected in the mold M.
• FIG. 4 shows the result of the optional step of positioning a metal structure, here a grating G, against the inner wall formed against the inner walls of the mold M.
• a metal structure here a grating G
• Figure 5 shows the introduction, also optional, between the mesh G and the stone wall P, a cable C arching.
• the cable C carries a first arch A on one side of the pot.
• An identical structure in wire rope is installed on the diametrically opposite side so as to make a second arch A on the top of the pot.
• FIG. 6 shows the step of depositing metal structures F on the bottom of the mold. The presence of such metal structures that intersect and are entangled increases the strength of the final pot.
• FIG. 7 shows an intermediate moment of the step of distribution of a pasty binding element B following the distribution thereof on the bottom of the mold and the introduction by depressing clearance pieces T of an orifice at the bottom of the mold M.
• the release pieces may be pieces of pipe T placed vertically at the bottom of the mold planted in the thickness of the pasty connecting element B and intended to remain permanently in the pot once the element Bond B dried.
• Another embodiment uses at least one cylinder T pressed successively into the pasty connecting element B at the three locations. The cylinder is then removed leaving an orifice in the pasty connecting element B distributed at the bottom of the mold M. Then the distribution step of the pasty connecting element B is performed on the inner face of the inner wall.
• the pasty connecting element When the pasty connecting element has a high fluidity, a mold Inside is placed to make internal formwork and maintain the connecting element during its distribution along the internal walls erected with the stones. In the case of a pasty connecting element having a reduced fluidity, it is plastered on the inner wall erected inside the mold.
• FIG. 8 shows the inside of the pot obtained after distribution of the pasty binding element B against the stone wall P formed by pressing against the interior walls of the mold M.
• At the bottom of the mold M there are three orifices 0 which correspond to the three pieces of pipe T planted on the bottom of the pot.
• FIG. 9 shows the ornamental horticultural pot as obtained according to the invention, on which the stones P on the outer wall appear, the pasty connecting element B inside the pot and the two arches A allowing lift and move the ornamental horticultural pot obtained according to the invention.
• the horticultural pot obtained is covered with a layer of water-repellent material to protect it. This makes it possible to preserve the natural state of the stones and in particular to avoid that they darken over time.
• Figure 9 is schematic and shows a pot on which the stones are even and uniform on the outer face. In reality, the stones will not be very straight and uniform as shown in the photo proposed in Figure 10. Thus, the outer rendering is all the more enjoyable that the stones used will recall the appearance of a wall of real stone.
• feet typically up to 5 feet
• the mold used will then present the embossings corresponding to the feet on its bottom.
• the feet will be molded by distribution of the concrete on the bottom of the mold.
• light concretes for example of the "perlibeton" type, will be used in pasty bonding elements.
• the pots may be provided with various types of handles, including handles smaller than that presented in the achievements presented, or, for the little ones, to be deprived of them.
• Retractable rings can also be installed.
• the upper contour of the pot may have finishing stones.
• Pots with open bottom can also be made.
• a clearance piece of the size of the bottom of the pot is used before the distribution of the pasty element. It is also noted that this clearance piece can be omitted when it is possible, given the quality of the pasty element, to distribute it on the inner wall without invading the bottom of the mold. Note that the principle of the invention will still be used in such a case.
• lighting and / or watering devices can be integrated into the structure of the pot.
• electrical cables CE will advantageously be placed against the inner wall formed by the stacked stones. These cables open at the top and bottom of the mold to remain accessible after the distribution of the pasty connecting element on the inner wall.
• the electrical cable CE ends, at its upper end, by a connection device BE for, typically, the connection to a lamp.
• Figure 12 shows a similar embodiment with TA watering pipes also placed before the distribution step of the connecting element.
• These garden hoses advantageously comprise spray nozzles BA at their upper end.

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