ES1266934U - MULTIFUNCTIONAL STRUCTURE FOR PLANT CULTIVATION (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Structure (1) multifunctional for growing plants (2); characterized in that it comprises: - some lateral supports (3) as sides, and - some profiles (4) that are related to said lateral supports (3), and that comprise slits (5); - comprising an interior base (6) to hold the substrate (7). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

MULTIFUNCTIONAL STRUCTURE FOR PLANT CULTIVATION

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention refers to a multifunctional structure for the vertical and horizontal cultivation of plants, which thanks to its configuration can be modular.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Currently there are different types of planters for growing plants. These comprise a receptacle open at the top, to contain substrate inside and plant on its surface.

For some time the so-called vertical gardens have also been known, where layers of geotextile are arranged on an existing wall where pockets are materialized where, in turn, the plants are arranged.

In both cases, these elements are limited in their size, since they are not usually modular. In addition, its use is exclusively for the development of plants, without considering the trellis, covering, irrigation, interior compartments and other characteristics.

In the case of vertical gardens, the arrangement is not load-bearing and requires installation on existing walls.

These drawbacks are solved with the structure of the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The multifunctional structure for growing plants of the invention comprises in its more generic realization:

-side supports as sides, and

- some profiles that are related to said lateral supports, and that include slits for the exit of the plants and aeration;

-comprising an interior base to hold the substrate.

In this way, a solid and rigid structure is formed, which allows the substrate to be contained inside for the plants, obtaining the following advantages:

-Different modules can be configured,

-Said modules can be configured simply by giving the appropriate shape to the side supports, as if it were an extrusion with the section of said side shapes.

-You can give any width and inclination to the slits, for an optimal development of the plants.

-Allows the optimal development of any plant species, from arboreal to herbaceous.

-Increases plant production due to its greater cultivation area, decrease in the consumption of water and fertilizers, ease in the tasks of crop management, easy assembly and adaptability due to its modular conformation.

-The vertical cultivation surface can materialize on any of the open sides of the structure (those materialized by profiles), depending on where it is going to be located.

-Said modules resulting from this structure, allow the use of them for different activities related to cultivation, such as composters, seedbeds, ponds, corrals, dryers, ...

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1a.- Shows a partially exploded view of a module of an embodiment of the structure of the invention with two trapezoidal lateral supports, where only one profile appears on each side for a better understanding of the invention.

Figure 1b.- Shows a cross-sectional view of the module of figure 1a, completely assembled and with plants in it.

Figure 2.- Shows a structure of the invention made with the arrangement of several modules such as those in figure 1a and 1b, arranged aligned.

Figure 3.- Shows another embodiment of a structure of the invention with multiple staggered shape to configure seats and cultivation areas.

Figure 4.- Shows another embodiment of a structure of the invention with lateral and upper cultivation surfaces.

Figure 5.- Shows another embodiment of a structure of the invention with seats, lateral and upper cultivation surfaces and a pergola.

Figure 6.- Shows another embodiment of a structure of the invention in the form of a building partition.

Figure 7.- Shows another embodiment of a structure of the invention in the form of a module with several cultivated faces.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

The multifunctional structure (1) for growing plants (2) of the invention comprises (see figs. 1a, 1b and 2):

- some lateral supports (3) as sides, and

- some profiles (4) that are related to said lateral supports (3), and that comprise slits (5) for the exit of the plants and aeration;

-comprising an interior base (6) to hold the substrate (7).

The profiles (4) are fastened at the ends and / or intermediate points where the lateral supports (3) are located.

Preferably, the slits (5) are materialized by existing gaps between the different profiles (4), since it allows the direct use of commercial profiles.

It is preferred that the lateral supports (3) are vertical, since in this way it is possible to form alignments of modules in continuity without very appreciable discontinuities. (see fig. 2). Furthermore, the lateral supports (3) preferably have the same shape as each other, since they generate the same section throughout the entire structure and are structurally simpler. In this way, the structure can be configured, for example, in a stepped form, a seat, a pergola (see figs. 3 to 5), or a trapezoidal section as shown in figs. 1a, 1b and 2.

Furthermore, it is preferred that the supports (3) are configured by plates, since they are flat and resistant elements, and can be blind or perforated if desired.

Ideally, the profiles (4) will comprise an upper face (40) inclined downwards towards the interior of the structure (see fig. 1b), since it favors the entry of sunlight and rainwater. Said profiles (4) can be attached to the lateral supports (3) by any known means, for example tongue and groove, welds, fittings or screws. The spacing of the profiles and the degree of inclination will depend on the width of the profiles. The length of the horizontal profiles will be proportional to the resistance of said profiles.

For its part, the base (6) can be permeable or impermeable, depending on the drainage needs of the crop, and can comprise a bucket, not shown, if the drainage of the module is to be collected.

Furthermore, inside the structure (1) there may be holes (8) isolated from the substrate (7), to lighten the weight of the module or as multifunctional storage (see fig. 4).

Indicate that the structure can comprise the union of several individual modules (100) forming more complex structures (see fig. 2). It allows the manufacture of already existing elements as cultivable, such as furniture, partitions, walls, etc., it can even integrate covering and trellising and irrigation systems (16) (see fig 4).

The manufacture of this structure can be done with any material that complies with the technical characteristics that allow the construction of the modules described above.

Having sufficiently described the nature of the invention, it is indicated that the description of the invention and its preferred embodiment should be interpreted in a non-limiting manner, and that it encompasses all of the possible embodiment variants that may be deduced from the content of this report and claims.

Claims (12)

1. -Multifunctional structure (1) for growing plants (2); characterized by comprising: - some lateral supports (3) as sides, and - some profiles (4) that are related to said lateral supports (3), and that comprise slits (5); -comprising an interior base (6) to hold the substrate (7). 2. -Multi-functional structure (1) for growing plants (2) according to claim 1 where the slits (5) are materialized by existing gaps between the different profiles (4). 3. -Multifunctional structure (1) for growing plants (2) according to any of the preceding claims where the lateral supports (3) are vertical. 4. -Multi-functional structure (1) for growing plants (2) according to any of the preceding claims where the lateral supports (3) have the same shape as each other. 5. -Multi-functional structure (1) for growing plants (2) according to any of the preceding claims where the supports (3) are configured by plates. 6. - Multifunctional structure (1) for growing plants (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the profiles (4) comprise an upper face (40) inclined downwards towards the interior of the structure. 7. -Multifunctional structure (1) for growing plants (2) according to claim 6 where the base (6) is permeable or impermeable. 8. - Multifunctional structure (1) for growing plants (2) according to claim 6 or 7 where the base (6) comprises a bucket. 9. -Multi-functional structure (1) for growing plants (2) according to any of the preceding claims, where inside there are holes (8) isolated from the substrate (7). 10. -Multi-functional structure (1) for growing plants (2) according to any of the preceding claims where the profiles (4) are attached to the lateral supports (3) by means selected from: -machihembras, -weldings, - hardware, -screws 11. -Multi-functional structure (1) for growing plants (2) according to any of the preceding claims where it is configured as: - staggered, -seat, -of pergola, -trapezoidal section 12. -Multi-functional structure (1) for growing plants (2) according to any of the preceding claims where it comprises the union of several individual modules (100) forming more complex structures.