NL1040275C2 - Device for making bouquet. - Google Patents
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DEVICE FOR MAKING BOUQUET
The present invention relates to a device for making a bouquet of flowers. In particular, the present invention relates to a device for making a bouquet of flowers in which the flowers are twisted with respect to each other, sometimes referred as wheatsheaf-like bouquets.
Such a device is known from JP11/103990. JP11/103990 discloses a block-shaped frame with a top grating and a bottom grating. After the flowers are inserted in the top and the bottom gratings, the top grating is lifted from the frame and rotated 180 degrees, resulting in a bouquet of flowers twisted with respect to each other. The top grating is disassembled and the bouquet is removed. US2005/0072044 also discloses a device for arranging a bunch of flowers comprising a top and a bottom grating, wherein the top and bottom gratings can be rotated relative to one another. The top grating is made up of two multiplicities of bars, each parallel to one another, at least one of the multiplicity of bars being able to be moved back and forth in the longitudinal direction thereof in order to be able to break the grating structure for removal of the bunch of flowers formed. JP2008/29217 also discloses a device for making a flower bouquet by rotation of two plates with respect to each other. The device comprises a top plate comprising a large central hole with many radial recesses and a bottom plate comprising many small holes for insertion of individual flower stem. The top part can be opened for removal of the bouquet.
These prior art devices are suitable for making a bouquet of flowers in some situations, but there is a constant demand for a device which can make visually attractive bouquet of flowers in a simple manner.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a device for making a bouquet of flowers in which above and/or other demands are met.
The present invention provides a device for making a bouquet of flowers, comprising a) a cone-shaped upper stem support having a rotational axis, the upper stem support comprising a side wall defining an open circular top having a top diameter and an open circular bottom having a bottom diameter, wherein the bottom diameter is smaller than the top diameter and wherein the side wall of the upper stem support is provided with a series of inwardly extending protrusions distributed along the side wall in a plane perpendicular to the rotational axis of the upper stem support, b) a lower stem support having a rotational axis, the lower stem support comprising a side wall defining an open circular top and a circular bottom wall, wherein the side wall of the lower stem support is provided with a series of inwardly extending protrusions distributed along the side wall in a plane perpendicular to the rotational axis of the lower stem support, wherein the rotational axis of the upper stem support and the rotational axis of the lower stem support coincide and the lower stem support is located a vertical distance below the upper stem support, wherein the upper stem support and the lower stem support are configured for a rotational movement in which the supports are rotated relative to one another about the rotational axis of the stem supports, wherein the vertical distance between the lower stem support and the upper stem support is configured to change during the rotational movement and wherein the side wall of the upper stem support is configured for an opening and closing movement of the upper stem support.
For use of the device according to the invention, a bunch of flower stems (which are herein understood to mean stems with or without flowers or twigs) is inserted in the upper stem support and the lower stem support. The bunch of flowers are supported by the side walls of the upper and the lower stem supports and the bottom wall of the lower stem support. The flower stems closer to the side wall are positioned between the protrusions of the side walls of the upper and the lower stem supports. The upper parts of these flower stems are held between the protrusions on the side wall of the upper stem support and the lower parts of the flower stems are held between the protrusions on the side wall of the lower stem support. In this initial setting, the flowers are generally vertically oriented, although there may be some tilts.
The bouquet making device according to the invention is configured for a rotational movement in which the two supports are rotated relative to one another about the rotational (vertical) axis of the stem supports. The flowers held in place by the protrusions are rotated together with the respective stem supports. The rotational movement of the stem supports tilts the flower stems and creates a ‘twist’ bouquet of flowers in which the flowers are tilted with respect to the central axis of the bouquet. The formation of the twist bouquet by rotation is described in detail e.g. in JP11/103990, US2005/0072044 and JP2008/29217.
The rotational movement of the device according to the invention also creates a vertical movement in which the distance between the upper support and the lower support is decreased compared to the initial setting. For example, this can be achieved by the position of the upper stem support being fixed and the lower support rotating while moving upwards. This can also be achieved by the position of the lower stem support being fixed and the upper support rotating while moving downwards, or both stem supports being rotated in the opposite direction while they are moved towards each other. Preferably, the position of the upper stem support is fixed and the lower support is rotated while moving upwards, since its construction is simple and easy to make.
After the twist bouquet is formed, the side wall of the upper wall is opened and the bouquet of flowers is taken out from the device. The bouquet of flowers can be tied at the location of the constriction before or after the bouquet is taken out from the device.
The rotational movement combined with the vertical movement allows the stems to tilt at a larger angle compared to prior art devices which have only a rotational movement. The larger tilt allows the flowers to be more spread apart and gives a more visually attractive appearance. A further advantage of the device of the present invention is that the bottom ends of the stems in the resulting bouquet are substantially aligned due to the vertical movement of the stem support. In the device without the vertical movement, the tilting of the stems may lift the bottom ends of the stems located close to the side wall of the stem support, while the stems at the center (not located between the protrusions) remain at the same positions. This causes the bottom ends of the stems to be unaligned. In contrast, since the lower stem support is lifted with the device of the present invention, the stems at the center are also lifted, aligning the bottom ends of the stems. This allows the production of a freestanding bouquet standing on the bottom end of the stems. A further advantage of the device of the present invention may be that the bottom ends of the stems are kept between the protrusions of the lower stem support during the rotational movement. Without the vertical movement, the lifting of the bottom ends of the stems located close to the periphery of the stem support may result in the stems escaping from the space between the protrusions. The vertical movement induced by the device according to the present invention reduces the possibility of the stems escaping from the space between the protrusions. A further advantage of the device of the present invention may be that the bunch of flowers can be inserted at once to be held between the protrusions, which is faster and simpler than inserting the flower stems in holes of a grating. This leads to a much faster production of the flower bouquets.
The upper stem support has an open top and an open bottom. The upper stem support is generally cone shaped with a rotational axis, in which the diameter at the top of the cone (top diameter) is larger than the diameter at the bottom of the cone (bottom diameter). The term ‘cone shaped’ is herein understood to mean a cylinder with a tapered portion where the diameter decreases from top to bottom, which cylinder may also comprise a portion with a constant diameter. For example, the upper stem support may have a tapered portion from the top to the middle and a portion with a constant diameter from the middle to the bottom.
The side wall of the upper stem support is provided with a series of inwardly extending protrusions. The protrusions are arranged at the same vertical height in the upper stem support. The protrusions are arranged with a space between the neighboring protrusions. The protrusions are preferably evenly distributed along the side wall, i.e. the distances between the neighboring protrusions are substantially the same.
The lower stem support has an open top and a bottom wall for the stems to rest on. The lower stem support may be generally cone shaped in which the diameter at the top of the cone (top diameter) is larger than the diameter at the bottom of the cone (bottom diameter). This is preferred for easy cleaning. The lower stem support may also have a generally cylindrical shape in which the diameter is substantially the same over the vertical (central) axis. The lower stem support may be generally cone shaped in which the diameter at the top of the cone (top diameter) is smaller than the diameter at the bottom of the cone (bottom diameter). This is preferred since it corresponds to the shape of the resulting bouquet in which the middle part of the bouquet has the smallest diameter and the bottom part of the bouquet has a larger diameter than the middle part.
The side wall of the lower stem support is provided with a series of inwardly extending protrusions. The protrusions are arranged at the same vertical height in the lower stem support. The protrusions are arranged with a space between the neighboring protrusions. The protrusions are preferably evenly distributed along the side wall, i.e. the distances between the neighboring protrusions are substantially the same.
The top diameter of the lower stem support is preferably smaller than the bottom diameter of the upper stem support.
The diameter of the upper stem support in the plane at which the protrusions are provided is preferably larger than the diameter of the lower stem support in the plane at which the protrusions are provided.
The term ‘diameter’ is herein understood to mean the diameter of the inner surface of the elements such as the stem supports. When a ‘shape’ is referred of an element such as the upper stem support, the shape of the element is understood to be defined by the inner surface of the element which comes in contact with the flower stems. For example, the upper stem support may be formed from a thin plate, in which case the inner surface and the outer surface both have a cone shape. Alternatively, the upper stem support may also be a rectangular block in which a cone shaped hole is provided.
The protrusions provided on the upper and the lower stem supports may be any elongated element such as bars or nails with a small thickness. The protrusions extend inwardly. The protrusions preferably extend substantially horizontally, but may be tilted downward or upward.
The number of the protrusions may e.g. be 4-20, preferably 5, 6, 8, 10 or 12, 16.
The protrusions of the upper stem support may e.g. have a length of 10-45%, preferably 15-35%, of the diameter of the upper stem support in the plane at which the series of the protrusions is provided.
The protrusions of the lower stem support may e.g. have a length of 10-45%, preferably 30-40%, of the diameter of the upper stem support in the plane at which the series of the protrusions is provided. The lengths of the protrusions of the lower stem support and the top diameter of the lower stem support are preferably selected such that the protrusions are visible from the top. This ensures that a sufficient amount of the stems are positioned between the protrusions of the lower stem support.
The lower stem support may be provided with a removable lid having a circular opening having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the bottom wall of the lower stem support. This is advantageous in that the diameter of the hole constricting the thickness of the bouquet can be adjusted by using different types of lids. The diameter of the opening of the lid is preferably smaller than the bottom diameter of the upper stem support. In this embodiment, the lengths of the protrusions of the lower stem support and the diameter of the opening of the lid are preferably selected such that the protrusions are visible from the top. In preferred embodiments, the lower stem support is generally cone shaped in which the top diameter is larger than the bottom diameter and the device comprises a removable lid having a circular opening having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the bottom wall of the lower stem support.
The opening and closing movement of the upper stem support can be configured in a number of ways. For example, the side wall may be made of two parts connected by a hinge.
The simultaneous rotational and vertical movement can be achieved by a known mechanism. For example, the lower stem support may be attached to a rotary shaft which changes its length as it rotates. The rotary movement is preferably around 180°, e.g. 160-200°, more preferably 170-190°, more preferably 175-185°. Preferably, the extent of the rotary movement is adjustable.
The vertical distance between the upper stem support and the lower stem support before the rotational and vertical movement is preferably adjustable. The extent of the vertical movement is preferably adjustable.
The device preferably comprises a base, a frame extending vertically from the base and a rotary shaft extending vertically from the base. The upper stem support is fixed to the frame. The lower stem support is fixed to the rotary shaft. The rotary shaft is configured for a rotational movement within a fixed angle (e.g. around 180°) while changing its length, which may involve a spiral groove. A further aspect of the present invention provides a method for making a bouquet of flowers, comprising: - setting the flowers in the device of the present invention, - operating the device such that the supports are rotated relative to one another about the rotational axis of the stem supports while the vertical distance between the lower stem support and the upper stem support decreases and - opening the upper stem support and - removing the bouquet of flowers from the device.
In preferred embodiments, the upper stem support has a top diameter of 10-25 cm. The distance between the top diameter and the bottom diameter of the upper stem support may typically be 50-100% of the top diameter of the upper stem support. The bottom diameter of the upper stem support may typically be 40-90% of the top diameter of the upper stem support.
The top diameter of the lower stem support may typically be 50-100% of the top diameter of the upper stem support. In the cases when the top diameter of the lower stem support is larger than the bottom diameter of the upper stem support, the device according to the invention preferably further comprises the removable lid as described above. The hole of the removable lid may typically have a diameter 70-95% of the bottom diameter of the upper stem support. The distance between the top diameter and the bottom diameter of the upper stem support may typically be 50-100% of the top diameter of the upper stem support. The bottom diameter of the lower stem support may typically be 40-90% of the top diameter of the upper stem support.
The vertical distance between the upper stem support and the lower stem support may typically be 20-40 cm in the initial state before the rotational and vertical movement. The vertical movement may typically be 1-7.5 cm, more typically 2.5-5 cm.
Although the invention has been described in detail for purposes of illustration, it is understood that such detail is solely for that purpose and variations can be made therein by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
It is further noted that the invention relates to all possible combinations of features described herein, preferred in particular are those combinations of features that are present in the claims.
It is further noted that the term ‘comprising’ does not exclude the presence of other elements. However, it is also to be understood that a description on a product comprising certain components also discloses a product consisting of these components. Similarly, it is also to be understood that a description on a process comprising certain steps also discloses a process consisting of these steps.
These and other aspects of the invention will be apparent from and elucidated with reference to the drawings in which:
Figure 1 schematically illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of the device according to the present invention;
Figure 2 schematically illustrates a perspective view of a further embodiment of the device according to the present invention;
Figure 3(a) schematically illustrates a side view of an embodiment of the device according to the present invention before the operation;
Figure 3(b) schematically illustrates a side view of an embodiment of the device according to the present invention after the operation;
Figure 4 schematically illustrates side views of an example of the device not according to the present invention;
Figure 5 schematically illustrates side views of an example of the device according to the present invention;
It is noted that the figures are only schematic and are not drawn to scale, unless otherwise stated. Same reference numbers have been used for same elements in different embodiments where possible.
Referring to Figure 1, a perspective view of an embodiment of the device 100 according to the present invention is shown. The device comprises a base 10 and a frame 20 extending vertically from the base 10. Further a rotary shaft 30 extends vertically from the base 10. The device further comprises an upper stem support 40 and a lower stem support 50 located a vertical distance below the upper stem support 40. The upper stem support 40 and the lower stem support 50 are positioned with respect to each other such that the rotational (vertical) axis 45 of the upper stem support 40 and the rotational (vertical) axis 55 of the lower stem support 50 coincide.
The upper stem support 40 is generally cone shaped. It has a tapered side wall 41 and is open at its top and its bottom. The tapered side wall 41 has a top diameter which is larger than a bottom diameter. The tapered side wall 41 is provided with a plurality of bars 42 protruding inwardly and evenly distributed at the same vertical position. The bars are provided close to the top and have a length of about 20-25% of the diameter of the upper stem support 40 at which the bars 42 are provided. The upper stem support 40 is made of two parts which are connected by e.g. a hinge (not shown) so that they can be opened and closed.
The lower stem support 50 has a tapered side wall 51 and is open at its top. The lower stem support 50 further has a bottom wall 53 (not visible) for the stems to rest on. The side wall 51 has a top diameter which is larger than a bottom diameter. The side wall 51 is provided with a plurality of bars 52 protruding inwardly and evenly distributed at the same vertical position. The bars 52 are provided close to the top and have a length of about 30-35% of the diameter of the lower stem support 50 at which the bars 52 are provided.
Figure 2 shows a detailed perspective view of a further embodiment of the device according to the present invention. Figure 2 is drawn to scale.
Figure 2 shows the details of an embodiment of the device according to the present invention. This embodiment comprises all elements described with respect to Figure 1.
This embodiment further comprises a lid 54 provided at the top of the lower stem support 50 having a central circular opening. A mechanism 60 for the rotational and vertical movement of the lower stem support 50 is also shown, the operation of which is controllable by a switch 70.
Figure 3(a) illustrates the initial state in which flower stems 200 with flowers 201 are inserted in the device of the present invention. In this initial setting, the flowers stems 200 are generally vertically oriented and the flowers 201 are close to each other.
Figure 3(b) illustrates the state of the device of the present invention after the rotational and vertical movement of the lower stem support 50 with respect to the upper stem support 40. The flower stems 200 are twisted and a ‘twist’ bouquet of flowers is formed in which the flower stems are tilted with respect to the central axis of the bouquet. The flowers 201 are spread apart from each other.
Figures 4 and 5 illustrate the effect of the vertical movement of the lower stem support with respect to the upper stem support on the resulting bouquet.
Figure 4(a) illustrates an embodiment of a bouquet making device having an upper stem support and a lower stem support and a flower stem inserted therein. In this example which is not according to the invention, the lower stem support and the upper stem support are configured only for a rotational movement with respect to each other.
Figure 4(b) illustrates the embodiment of figure 4(a) after the rotational movement of the lower stem support with respect to the upper stem support. The rotational movement tilts the flower stem to rest on the side wall of the upper stem support. The tilt of the flower stem is not large.
Figure 5(a) illustrates an embodiment of a bouquet making device according to the invention having an upper stem support and a lower stem support and a flower stem inserted therein. In this example, the lower stem support and the upper stem support are configured for a rotational movement in which the lower stem support moves towards the supper stem support.
Figure 5(b) illustrates the embodiment of figure 5(a) after the rotational and vertical movement of the lower stem support with respect to the upper stem support. The rotational movement tilts the flower stem to rest on the side wall of the upper stem support. Due to the vertical movement, the tilt of the flower stem is large and the resulting flower bouquet is visually more attractive.
The invention relates to the following: 1. A device (100) for making a bouquet of flowers, comprising a) a cone-shaped upper stem support (40) having a rotational axis (45), the upper stem support comprising a side wall (41) defining an open circular top having a top diameter and an open circular bottom having a bottom diameter, wherein the bottom diameter is smaller than the top diameter and wherein the side wall of the upper stem support is provided with a series of inwardly extending protrusions (42) distributed along the side wall in a plane perpendicular to the rotational axis of the upper stem support, b) a lower stem support (50) having a rotational axis (55), the lower stem support comprising a side wall (51) defining an open circular top and a circular bottom wall (53), wherein the side wall of the lower stem support is provided with a series of inwardly extending protrusions (52) distributed along the side wall in a plane perpendicular to the rotational axis of the lower stem support, wherein the rotational axis of the upper stem support and the rotational axis of the lower stem support coincide and the lower stem support is located a vertical distance below the upper stem support, wherein the upper stem support and the lower stem support are configured for a rotational movement in which the supports are rotated relative to one another about the rotational axis of the stem supports, wherein the vertical distance between the lower stem support and the upper stem support is configured to change during the rotational movement and wherein the side wall of the upper stem support is configured for an opening and closing movement of the upper stem support. 2. The device according to 1, wherein the lower stem support is provided with a removable lid (54) having a circular opening having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the bottom wall of the lower stem support. 3. The device according to 1 or 2, further comprising a base (10), a frame (20) extending vertically from the base, wherein the upper stem support is fixed to the frame and a rotary shaft (30) extending vertically from the base, wherein the lower stem support is fixed to the rotary shaft, wherein the rotary shaft is configured for a rotational and a vertical movement. 4. The device according to any one of 1-3, wherein the protrusions of the upper stem support have a length of 10-45%, preferably 15-35%, of the diameter of the upper stem support in the plane at which the series of the protrusions is provided. 5. The device according to any one of 1-4, wherein the protrusions of the lower stem support have a length of 10-45%, preferably 20-40%, of the diameter of the lower stem support in the plane at which the series of the protrusions is provided. 6. The device according to any one of 1-5, wherein the rotational movement rotates the lower stem support with respect to the upper stem support around 180°. 7. The device according to any one of 1-6, wherein the protrusions of the upper stem support are bars. 8. The device according to any one of 1-7, wherein the protrusions of the lower stem support are bars. 9. The device according to any one of 1-8, wherein the side wall of the upper stem support is made of two parts connected by a hinge. 10. A process for making a bouquet of flowers, comprising: setting the flowers in the device according to any one of 1-9, operating the device such that the supports are rotated relative to one another about the rotational axis of the stem supports while the vertical distance between the lower stem support and the upper stem support decreases, opening the upper stem support and removing the bouquet of flowers from the device.
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