MXPA00001344A - Lawn edging - Google Patents

Abstract

A lawn edging system (10) includesa horizontally elongate strip having opposing sides (14, 16), a tab (12) projecting from a side of the edging strip, and a vertically elongate stake (30). The tab (12) includes a first portion (24) which extends away from the side (14) of the edging strip and a second portion (26) which extends substantially in the longitudinal direction of the elongate edging strip. The system allows opposing sides of the edge portions of the stake (30) to be engaged by and retained between the edging strip and the tab (12).

Description

GUARNICIONES PARA PRADOS FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to garments for meadows or gardens, and more particularly to a system of meadows for lawns or gardens comprising a lining strip and an anchor stake or support, which are adapted to be interchangeably or interlocked with each other. one of the others.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Typically, meadows or lardins or pavement restraint systems of the type including a trim strip and one or more anchor or support stakes, each of which is configured to interchangeably or interlally engage the trim strip , have stakes included, with a hook or hook portion which extends upwardly along one side of the trim strip, over the top of the trim strip, and backwardly downward along the other side of the trim strip, or has a trim strip included with a REF. : 32777 Anchor strip or perforated support of the material of the trim strip with opposite longitudinal ends of the strip that are integrally connected to the material of the trim strip to form a continuous loop or a stirrup in which the anchor stake or support is inserted . These trim systems for meadows or gardens include a stake with a hook or hook portion which turns over the sides of the trim strip, interrupting the substantially continuous profile of the trim strip and are therefore aesthetically undesirable. These meadows or garden trim systems, which include a lining strip with an elongated perforated strip of the lining strip material, to form a continuous loop or stirrup, are also undesirable for a variety of reasons. Because the stakes are generally relatively thin, permit easy penetration into the soil, it is generally desirable to provide longitudinal inclinations or support or reinforcement tabs, to increase the firmness of the stake without decreasing the amount of the material used to form the stakes. The stake. It is especially desirable to form the metal sheet stake, with the metal sheet used to form the stakes, which are inclined approximately one longitudinal axis of the stake to increase the firmness, support or reinforcement and rigidity of the stake to make it more resistant to deformation, especially by tilting it approximately one axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. In the case of extruded metal or plastic stakes, and in the case of molded plastic stakes, it is generally desirable to form one or more tabs of longitudinal supports to make the stake more resistant to deformation, especially approximately an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the stake. The longitudinal inclinations in the formed stakes of the metal sheet result in a stake having a total thickness which is typically many times greater than the thickness of the metal sheet used to form the stake. Likewise, the provision of the reinforcement tabs in the extruded or molded stakes provides a stake having a total thickness which is typically many times greater than the average or minimum thickness of the stake measured from one side. from the stake to the other side. In spite of the firmness of the stake, especially the resistance of the stake to the deformation, it depends on the transverse sectional shape or profile of the transverse stake to the longitudinal axis thereof, in general, the greater proportion of the total thickness of the stake. stake with respect to the average thickness of the stake, the greater the stake's resistance to deformation. However, the extension to which the stake can be tilted or provided with reinforcement tabs, is practically limited when the stake can be inserted through the reinforcement strip, perforated from the material of the lining strip. Another disadvantage with lining strip systems, including a lining strip in which a reinforcing strip perforated from the material of the lining strip to provide a turn or stirrup through which the stake is inserted, is that the strip Reinforcement creates a large window or slot which is not completely covered by the stake. As a result, the roots of the grasses can grow through these portions of the slot or window, left by the reinforcement strip, which are not covered by the stakes. It is extremely undesirable, as one of the major uses of trim systems, to prevent the roots of grasses from expanding or extending from a field on one side of the trim to a flower bed or other gardening areas on the other side of The garrison. Because the vertically extending central portion of the stakes could, in general, attach the central portion of the perforated reinforcing strip to the meadowstrip, it is not generally possible to provide the central portion of the staple. stake with tabs or other features which help prevent the stake from moving towards above the ground. Another disadvantage with the meadows systems that include a lining strip with reinforcement strips punched into the material thereof, to form a stirrup or turn to insert an anchor stake or support, is that the reinforcement strip is connected integrally to opposite ends thereof to the lining strip, tending to be pulled down away from or internally towards the lining strip, depending on which direction the lining strip is tilting, when the lining strip is inclining along its length to conform to the curved shape of the meadows or gardens, which are separated by the trimmings. As a result of this deformation of the reinforcing strip relative to the lining strip, the distance between the central portion of the reinforcing strip and the lining strip increases or decreases, depending on which direction the lining strip is tilting , so that the stake is not either properly coupled by the reinforcing strip, or is also loosely coupled by the reinforcing strip, so as to cause deformation of one or both of the stakes and the trim strip or the stake is not It will set lengthwise inside the slot. A further disadvantage with the lining that has a perforated reinforcement strip of the strip material of garrison for the reception of an anchor stake or support is that the reinforcing strip tends to substantially increase the effective thickness of the trim strips which, substantially increase the amount of space necessary for the boarding or storage of the trim strips.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The trim system for meadows or gardens of this invention overcomes the aforementioned problems associated with known trim systems. In particular, the trim system of this invention includes features which allow the anchor stake or support to be configured, generally, as desired, to provide high-strength cross-sectional shapes or profiles without being limited by the connecting structure. to intertwine the anchor or support stakes with the trim strips. The connection characteristics of the invention allow the horizontally elongated lining strip to be inclined about a vertical axis without significantly affecting the connection between the anchor or support posts and the lining strip. An additional advantage with the lining strip of this invention is that the connection characteristics in the lining strip do not couple the central portion of the stake, and therefore, the central portion of the stake can be provided with tabs to prevent the removal of the stake. ground. The connection structure in the lining strip for coupling to the stake has a relatively low profile, which does not change significantly, if at all, the total thickness of the lining strip, such that the space required for the Boarding and storage is not affected by the structure to connect the trim strips to the anchor or support stakes. Also, the trim strip and the stakes of the trim system of this invention are configured so that there is essentially no window or slot in the trim strip through which the roots of the grasses can grow. Aaemas, the trim strip of this invention can be inclined in its length to conform the various curved edges of the meadows or gardens without causing the connection characteristics to move relative to the sides of the trim strips, thus eliminating the connections between the trim strip and the stakes, which are either tight or loose. The trim system of this invention includes a horizontally elongated trim strip, the which has opposite sides, a tongue projecting to one side of the trim strip, and a vertically elongated stake that includes at least a portion of the vertically extending edge. The tongue includes a first portion which extends away from the side of the lining strip and a second portion which extends substantially in a longitudinal direction of the elongated lining strip, in separate relation to a vertical plane, defined in a manner general on the side of ] () the trim strip from which the tongue is projected. The portion of the vertically extending edge of the stake has a thickness approximately equal to the distance between the vertical plane defined generally by the side of the trim strip a from which the tongue and the portion of the tongue which extends substantially in the longitudinal direction of the elongated lining strip are projected. Opposite sides of the substantially flat lateral edge portion of the stake may be engaged by, and retained between, the side of the trim strip from which the tongue projects and the portion of the tongue which extends substantially in the longitudinal direction of the trim strip.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a perspective view of a trim strip in accordance with this invention; Figure 2 is a perspective view of the trim ring shown in Figure 1, with an anchor stake or support interlocked thereto; Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view in fragments of the trim strip and the anchor stake or support shown in Figure 2; Figure 4 is a vertical section as seen along lines IV-IV of Figure 3; and Figure 5 is an enlarged perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the suction system. of this invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED MODALITIES In Figure 1, a horizontally elongated lining strip 10 is shown which includes a pair of lugs 12, which are configured to engage the edges of an anchor stake or support. The lining strip 10? Nci. \ E a face or side 14 from which the tongues 12 and one opposite face or side 16 project.

The illustrated lining strip 10 is of the self-slipping type described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,020,272. Although self-slipping linings strips are preferred, other types of trim strips may also be used, the self-slipping features include hooks or hooks 18, and grooves or grooves 20, which are not relatively important and relatively not related to the new features and advantages of the present invention. The side 14 of the garment strip 10 includes a plurality of elongated slots that extend horizontally apart, vertically apart 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, which increase the capacity of the garment strip to tighten to the ground once that settle on the earth. Each of the tongues 12 includes a first portion 24, which extends away from the side 14 of the lining strip 10, and a second portion 26, which extends substantially in a longitudinal direction of the elongated lining strip in a separate relationship of a vertical plane, defined generally by the side 14 of the trim strip 10. The portions 26 of the tabs are located in a plane approximately parallel to the plane defined by the side 14 of the trim strip 10, and such a plane, in which the portions 26 are located is far apart from the plane defined by the side 14 of the trim strip 10.

The extent to which the location of the portions 26 of the tongues 12 can deviate from being in a plane parallel with the plane defined by the side 14 is not capable of precise definition. Nevertheless, the configuration and placement of the tabs 12 can be roughly defined in terms of their function. Generally, the tabs 12 are configured to substantially engage the side, smooth edge portions of an anchor stake or support such that portions of the edges of the pegs are retained between the side 14 of the trim strip 10 and the portions 26 ie the tabs. The tabs are a little flex and can be slightly bent, so that the center of the portion 26 of the tabs 12 are closer to the wall 14 than the edges thereof. This allows the tabs 12 to accommodate and securely retain a portion of the edge of a stake 30 and allow minor variations (tolerances) in the thickness of the edge portion. A similar effect can be observed to provide the portion 26 of the tabs 12 with a relief which is croched towards the wall 14. In the illustrated embodiment, the tabs are perforated on the side of the elongated trim strip, from which the tabs are projected. The tongues 12 are inclined externally from the plane vertically defined generally by the side 14 of the trim strip 10 approximately a first axis extending vertically, and the tabs are again inclined towards one end of the trim strip approximately a second axis extending vertically. Also, in the illustrated embodiment, each of the portions 16 of the tabs 12, extends integrally from the portions 24 towards each other and ends with a free end 28, ie, an unconnected edge which it is separate, away from the wall 14. Also, each of the tabs 12 shown in Figure 1 are at the same elevation (located about half the height of the trim strip 10). However, it should be understood that when the lens 12 is used to engage the side portions of the splines of a stake or anchor, the two tabs are not necessarily located at the same elevation. However, it is conceivable that only one tab could be used to secure an anchor stake to the lining strip 10, without departing from the principles of this invention. The lining strip 10 is shown in Figure 2 with an anchor stake or support 30 secured on one side 14 thereof, by means of the tabs 12. The anchor stake or support 30 includes a central portion, vertically extending profile 32 and vertically extending sidewall portions 33 and 34, defined on opposite sides of the stake 30. The illustrated stake 30 includes edge portions 33, which extend vertically along the length of the way. of the full length of the stake 30. However, it should be understood that the vertically extending portions of the side edges 33 do not need to extend along the entire length of the stake, it is only necessary that. the portions of the side edges have sufficient area to engage the side 14 of the lining strip 10 and the portions 26 of the lugs 12, so that the portions of the side edges are retained between the side 14 of the lining strip 10 and the tongues 12. A plurality of tongues 36 are pierced in the vertically extending central portion 32 of the stake 30, helping to retain the stake in the ground after the installation of the lining system. Because the stake 30 is secured by engaging the side edge portions 33, 34, with tabs 12, which project upwardly from the side 14 of the trim strip 10 and end with a free end The vertically extending central portion 32 can be freely configured as desired, such as for optimizing the firmness, reinforcement and stiffness of the stake 30 while minimizing the material necessary to form the stake 30. Stoppers or stops 38 are provided on an upper portion of the stake 30 to engage the upper edges 40 of the tabs 12 to limit the descending movement of the stake 30 when the stake is secured to the trim strip with the portions of the side edges 33 and 34 retained between the sides 14 of the trim strip 10 and the tabs 12. The stops or stops 38 are provided in the stake 30 of the embodiment illustrated by the portions of the lateral edges in sections 33 and 34 transversely to the longitudinal direction of the stake and by the inclination of the anterior portion of the cut forward (away from the wall 14) and internally (towards the central portion 32). Although the lower portions of the vertically extending side portions 33 and 34 of the stakes 30 are free of some protuberances or other projections, they allow the lower edges of the side edge portions 33 and 34 to slide downwardly to Through the space between the side 14 of the lining strip 10 and the portions 26 of the tabs until the upper edges 40 of the tabs are engaged by stops or stops 38, it is conceivable that the lower portions of the portions of the side edges 33, 34, may be provided with protuberances or other projections as long as the portions of the vertically extending side edge portions 33 and 34 are cut between the portions of the same tabs that engage 12 by some protuberances. or other projections so that the stake 30 can be secured to the trim strip 10 by passing the tabs 12 through the slits of the slots in the side edge portions 33 and 34 and subsequently sliding the stake downwardly to allow the coupling of the side edge portions 33, 34, with the tabs 12. As shown in Figure 3, the illustrated stake 30, has a generally V-shaped central portion 32, and a pair of portions thereof. lateral edges 33, 34,: a = which are retained between the wall 14 and the portions 26 of the tabs 12, which extend substantially in the longitudinal direction of the strip of elongated garnish. As shown in Figures 2 and 4, the stake is provided with projections 42, which extend into and engage the slot 22a, when the substantially flat sidewall portions 33, 34 of the stake 30, are engaged between the trim strip 10 and the tabs 12, with it, they are restricted both ascending and descending movements of the stake. The projections 42 are preferably of reliefs formed in a sheet metal shape in which the stake 30 is made. Alternatively, the projections 42 may be formed during the molding of a plastic stake. The lining strip 10 can be made from a variety of materials. Preferably, the lining strip 10 is an aluminum extrudate. However, it is conceivable that the lining strip 10 can be made by forming a sheet of metal, or by extrusion materials or molded plastic materials. The stake 30 is preferably formed of a metal sheet, but may also be of an aluminum extrudate, or may be made by extrusion molding or plastic. In Figure 5, an alternate embodiment according to the principles of this invention is shown, wherein a lining strip 110 is provided with a single tab 112 for retaining an anchor stake or support 130. The lining strip 110 is substantially identical with the lining strip 10 previously described, except that they are provided with only one tab 112 to retain the stake 130, instead of two. The tongue 112 can be identical to the tongues 12 previously described. The illustrated stake 130 has a substantially rectangular cross sectional shape defined by a front wall 150, side walls 151, 152, and a partial rear wall 153 integrally connected to one end and one end of the side wall 151 and liore of its other end to provide a slot between the end free of the wall 153 and the wall 152. This slot allows the passage of the externally extending portion 124 of the tongue 112. The wall 153 has a thickness which is approximately equal to the distance between the vertical plane defined in a general manner. by the side 114 of the lining strip 110 and the portion 126 of the tongue 112, which extends substantially in the longitudinal direction of the elongated lining strip. The wall 1D3 acts as an edge portion of the stake 13u which can be engaged by and retained between the side of the trim strip 114 and the portion 126 of the tab 112. The interconnection of the stake 130 with the trim strip 110 is made by orienting the stakes 130 vertically with the pointed portion 160, pointed downwards and with the wall 153 generally aligned with the slot between the wall 114 of the trim strip 110 and the portion 126 of the tab 112, j subsequently pushing the stake 130 downwards, so that the wall 153 is inserted between the wall 114 and the portion of the tongue 126. The stake 130 can be pushed Descendingly until the upper edge 165 of the tongue 112 is engaged by the stop or stop 179 projecting inwardly (towards the wall 114 of the lining strip 110) from the front wall 150. Even though the wall 150 of the illustrated stake 130 is planar, the wall 150 can be outlined generally, as desired, and provided with protuberances 180. The foregoing description is considered to be such of the preferred embodiment. Modifications of the invention will occur for those who make or use the invention. Therefore, it is understood that the embodiment shown in the drawings and described above is merely for illustrative purposes and is not proposed to limit the scope of the invention, which is defined by the following claims.

It is noted that in relation to this date, that the best method known to the applicant to carry out the aforementioned invention, is that which is clear from the present description of the invention. Having described the invention as above, the content of the following is claimed as property.

Claims (22)

1. A garrison for meadows or gardens or systems of constraints for pavements, characterized in that they comprise: a longitudinally extended garrison strip, having opposite sides; a tab projecting from one side of the lining strip, the lug includes a first portion which extends from the side of the lining strip and a second portion which extends substantially in a longitudinal direction from the elongated lining strip in a separate relationship from a vertical plane in a general manner defined by the side of the trim strip from which the tab is projected; and a vertically elongated stake that includes at least one edge portion the edge portion has a thickness approximately equal to a distance between the vertical plane generally defined by the side of the trim strip from which the screen is projected. tongue and tongue portion which extends substantially in the longitudinal direction of the elongated lining strip, thereby opposite sides of the edge portion of the stake can be engaged by and retained between the sides of the lining strip starting from which the tongue and the portion of the tongue which extends substantially longitudinally of the elongated lining strip are projected.

2. The lining for meadow or garden or system of restriction for pavements, according to claim 1, characterized in that the tongue is perforated on the side of the elongated lining strip, from which the tongue is projected, the tongue is inclined externally from the vertical plane defined generally by the side of the trim strip, from which the tongue projects approximately a first axis extending vertically, and the tongue inclining towards one end of the strip of garrison approximately a second axis that extends vertically.

3. The meadow or garden trim or pavement restriction system of claim 1, characterized in that it includes a stop for engaging an upper edge of the tongue to downwardly limit the movement of the stake when the edge portion of the stake engages the garrison strip and the tongue

4. The system of padding for meadow or restriction system for pavement according to claim 1, characterized in that the lining strip includes a longitudinal groove and the stake includes a projection which extends into and engages the groove when the portion of the The edge of the stake is engaged between the trim strip and the tongue, thereby restricting both ascending and descending movements of the stake.

5. A garrison for meadows or gardens or systems of restrictions for pavements, characterized in that they comprise: a horizontally elongated strip of trim, which can be inclined along its length to conform the various edges of the meadows or curved gardens; a tab projecting from one side of the lining strip, the lug includes a first portion which extends from the side of the lining strip and a second portion which extends away from the first portion of the tab in spaced relation from the side of the lining strip to define a spacing between the second portion of the lug and the lining strip; and a vertically elongated stake including at least one edge portion the edge portion has a thickness approximately equal to the distance between the second portion of the tongue and the trim strip, thereby, the opposite sides of the edge portion. of the stake can be coupled by and retained between the sides of the trim strip and the second portion of the tab.

6. The garnish for meadows or gardens, or restriction system for pavements, according to claim 5, characterized in that the tongue is perforated on the side of the elongated garment strip, from which the tongue is projected, the tongue is inclined externally from the vertical plane defined generally by the side of the lining strip, from which the tongue is projected approximately a first vertically extending axis, and the tongue is inclined towards one end of the lining strip about a second vertically extending axis.

7. The garnish for meadows or gardens, or restraint system for pavements, according to claim 5, characterized in that the stake includes a stop for coupling the upper edge of the tongue to limit downward movement of the stake when the edge portion of the tongue. the stake fits between. the lining strip and the tongue.

8. The garnish for meadows or gardens, or restraint system for pavements, according to claim 5, characterized in that the lining strip includes a longitudinal groove and the stake includes a projection which extends into and engages the groove when the The edge portion of the stake engages between the trim strip and the tongue, thereby restricting both ascending and descending movements of the stake.

9. The trim for meadows or gardens, or restriction system for pavements, according to claim 5, characterized in that the trim strip is made of a metal.

10. The garnish for meadows or gardens, or restriction system for pavements, according to claim 5, characterized in that the lining strip is made of plastic.

11. The garnish for meadows or gardens, or restriction system for pavements, according to claim 5, characterized in that the lining strip is an aluminum extrusion.

12. A garnish for meadows or gardens, or restraint system for pavements, characterized in that it comprises: a horizontally elongated strip of trim, which has opposite sides; a tab projecting from one side of the lining strip, the lug includes a first portion which extends from the side of the lining strip and a second portion which extends substantially in a longitudinal direction from the elongated lining strip in a separate relationship from a vertical plane generally defined by the side of the trim strip from which the tab is projected; the second portion of the tongue ends with a free end; and a vertically elongated stake having a pointed lower end and including a profile portion which is configured to provide a highly firm cross-sectional shape and at least one edge portion, the edge portion has a thickness approximately equal to one distance between the vertical plane defined generally by the side of the lining strip, from which the tongue is projected and a portion of the tongue which extends substantially in the longitudinal direction of the elongated lining strip, the tongue engages only the edge portion of the stake, thereby the profile portion of the stake can be configured as desired, to provide a highly firm cross-sectional shape without affecting the connection between the stake and the trim strip.

13. The lining 'for meadows or gardens, or restraint system for pavements, according to claim 12, characterized in that the tongue is perforated on the side of the elongated lining strip, from which the tongue is projected, the tongue is externally inclined from the vertical plane defined generally by the side of the lining strip, from which the tongue projects approximately a first vertically extending axis, and the tongue that inclines towards one end of the strip Fitting approximately a second axis that extends vertically.

14. The garniture for meadows or gardens, or restraint system for pavements, according to claim 12, characterized in that the stake includes a stop for coupling an upper edge of the tongue to limit downward movement of the stake when the edge portion of the tongue. the stake engages between the trim strip and the tongue.

15. The garnish for meadows or gardens, or restriction system for pavements, according to claim 12, characterized in that the lining strip includes a longitudinal groove and the stake includes a projection which extends into and engages the groove when the portion of edge of the stake engages between the trim strip and the tongue, thereby they restrict both movements up and down.

16. The garnish for meadows or gardens, or restraint system for pavements, characterized in that it comprises: a horizontally elongated trim strip, which is inclined along its length to form several curved trim edges; a tab projecting from one side of the lining strip, the lug includes a first portion which extends away from the side of the lining strip and a second portion which extends away from the first portion of the lug in relation separated from the side of the lining strip to define a separation between the second portion of the lug and the lining strip, the second portion of the lug ends with a free end; and a vertically elongated stake having a lower end and including a profile portion which is configured to provide a highly firm cross-sectional shape and at least one edge portion, the edge portion has a thickness approximately equal to a distance equal to the separation between the second portion of the tongue and the garrison strip, the tongue engages only the edge portion of the stake, thereby the profile portion of the stake can be configured as desired, to provide a highly firm cross-sectional shape without affecting the connection between the stake and the stake. garrison strip, and the garrison strip and the stake are configured so that there are essentially no grooves in the garrison strip through which the grass can grow.

17. The garnish for meadows or gardens, or restraint system for pavements, according to claim 16, characterized in that the tongue is perforated from the side of the garrison strip to start, from which projecting tongue, the the tongue is externally inclined from the vertical plane defined generally by the side of the trim strip from which the tongue is projected approximately a first vertically extending axis, and the tongue is inclined towards one end of the strip of garrison, approximately a second axis that extends vertically.

18. The garnish for meadows or gardens, or restraint system for pavements, according to claim 16, characterized in that the stake includes a stop for coupling an upper edge of the tongue to limit downward movement of the stake when the edge portion of the tongue. the stake is coupled between the trim strip and the tongue

19. The garnish for meadows or gardens, or restraint system for pavements, according to claim 16, characterized in that the lining strip includes a longitudinal groove and the stake includes a projection which extends and engages the groove when the portion The edge of the stake is engaged between the trim strip and the tongue, thereby restricting both ascending and descending movements of the stake.

20. The garniture for meadows or gardens, or restraint system for pavements, according to claim 16, characterized in that the lining strip is made of a metal.

21. The garniture for meadows or gardens, or restriction system for pavements, according to claim 16, characterized in that the lining strip is made of plastic.

22. The trim for meadows or gardens, or restraint system for pavements, according to claim 16, characterized in that the strip is an aluminum extrusion.