WO1988004521A1 - Pots pour plantes - Google Patents

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WO1988004521A1
WO1988004521A1 PCT/AU1987/000441 AU8700441W WO8804521A1 WO 1988004521 A1 WO1988004521 A1 WO 1988004521A1 AU 8700441 W AU8700441 W AU 8700441W WO 8804521 A1 WO8804521 A1 WO 8804521A1
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blank part
side wall
blank
bottom wall
container
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PCT/AU1987/000441
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Grahame Bruce Grundy
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Wamboin Pty. Ltd.
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    • 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
    • A01G9/026—Foldable pots
    • 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
    • A01G9/029—Receptacles for seedlings

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  • PLANT CONTAINER This invention relates generally to a container and in particular to a container made up from sheet material blanks as well as the blanks for making up those containers.
  • the container is applicable for use as a plant pot and it will be convenient to hereinafter disclose the invention in relation to that exemplary application. It is to be appreciated, however, that the invention is not limited to that application.
  • a disadvantage of this process is the need for a ready supply of pots of varying sizes for use during transplanting.
  • the stocking of- those pots may be costly.
  • the pots of similar sizes may be nested together, large storage areas may be required for the pots when they are not in use, particularly for large pot users such as nurseries.
  • pots can sometimes be difficult during repotting. That can be particularly so for plants that are "root bound” so that extreme care may need to be exercised to avoid plant damage during repotting. Sometimes pots need to be destroyed or damaged during plant removal so that they are not available for subsequent use.
  • the cost of providing and replacing pots may also be high which can add significantly to the overall plant cost.
  • a blank for forming into a plant pot container having at least one side wall and a bottom wall including: a sheet material blank part for forming the container side wall(s), the blank part having opposite end regions and being foldable to bring the end regions adjacent one another for interconnection whereby the blank part adopts a generally tubular shape with open ends; and, a sheet material blank part for forming the container bottom wall, the bottom wall blank part being separate from or integral with the side wall blank part and being securable to the side wall blank part when forming the side wall(s) to close one open end thereof.
  • the present invention provides a container when formed from the above blank.
  • Fig. 1 is a plan view of a side wall blank part of a container of the present invention
  • Fig. 2 is a plan view of a bottom wall blank part of a conainer of the present invention
  • Fig. 3 is a side view of a container formed from the blank parts adjusted to one size
  • Fig. 4 is a side view of the container adjusted to a different size
  • Fig. 5 is a detailed cross sectional side view of a portion of the container of Fig. 4.
  • the drawings generally illustrate pot container 1, (Figs. 3 and 4) formed of blank part 2 (Fig. 1) providing a container side wall, and blank part 3 (Fig. 2) providing a contaienr bottom wall.
  • Side wall blank part 2 may be provided by one or more pieces. Thus, a single piece may be provided (as illustrated) or, alternatively, several pieces may be connected together to form that part 2. Where there are several pieces then they may form respective side walls of the container 1.
  • side wall blank part 2 is composed of only a single sheet material piece. That blank part 2 is generally elongate with longitudinal side edge regions 4 and 5 extending between opposed end edge regions 6 and 7, and providing respective top and bottom edges of container 1. Blank part 2 is folded transversely in order to bring end regions 6, 7 together and form a side wall of generally tubular configuration with open ends. During folding, blank part 2 may or may not be creased so that the side wall may be polygonal or generally circular in plan view.
  • Side wall blank part 2 may be of any suitable developed shape having regard to the desired side wall shape and thus final container configuration.
  • blank part 2 may be of a substantially rectangular shape with straight edge regions 4, 5, so that the side wall will be of a constant size between the top and bottom edges of container 1.
  • blank part 2 may be otherwise shaped with angled or curved side edge regions 4, 5, so that, upon folding, blank part 2 forms a non-constant size between the top and bottom edges.
  • the side wall may taper or converge inwardly from the top edge to the bottom edge, and that may be especially useful in the exemplary application of the container as a plant pot.
  • One such side wall shape may be achieved (for a generally circular side wall as illustrated) through an arcuate shaped side wall blank part 2 in which side edge regions 4, 5, curve parallel to one another between end edge regions 6, 7, and end edge regiond 6, 7, angle inwardly from side edge region 4 toward side edge region 5.
  • End edge regions 6, 7, are releasably interconnectable upon folding of blank part 2 until those edge regions 6, 7, overlap.
  • Connection means 8 at end edge regions 6, 7, are provided for that purpose.
  • connection means 8 provides a "barbed tab an slit" connection incorporated into side wall blank part 2.
  • connection tabs 9 having barbs 10 are formed whilst cooperable slits 11 are formed at end edge region 7.
  • barbs 10 of tabs 9 coact with the slit edges to inhibit return and thus release of tabs 9 from the slits 11.
  • connection means 8 that enables selection of different relative positions at which end edge regions 6, 7, are interconnected. In this way, regions 6, 7, can be brought together to overlap a greater or lesser extend, and still be connected together, thereby varying the plan size of the resulting container. That may be achieved by incorporating several slits 11 cooperable with respective tabs 9 at spaced apart positions along blank part 2. Then, slits 11 for receiving tabs 9 are selected according to the desired size of the side wall. Where a pluralit of tabs 9 are provided (illustrated) then slits 11 may be arranged in spaced apart rows.
  • connection elements may include clips, pins, studs, rivets, nuts and bolts, or other fasteners well known to those skilled in the relevant art.
  • side wall blank part 2 may be provided with apertures at or adjacent end edge regions 6, 7, thereof and through which the elements can pass. Again, the relative location of end regions 6, 7, may vary to adjust side wall size, and that may be achieved by repositioning the connection elements and if necessary providing several apertures at spaced apart position for receiving those elements.
  • Bottom wall blank part 3 may also be provided by one or more blank pieces. Preferably (illustrated), only a single piece will be used. In addition, (illustrated) bottom wall blank part 3 is formed separate from side wall blank part 2, although it may be formed integral therewith.
  • Bottom wall blank part 2 has a developed shape that will at least substantially conform to the shape of the side wall so as to fit therewithin.
  • bottom wall blank part 3 will also be of that general shape.
  • the bottom wall need not conform precisely to the shape of the side wall, and in particular in the exemplary application of the container an ill fit may be advantageous in providing gaps to allow water drainage from container 1.
  • Bottom wall blank part 3 is supported within the confines of the side wall, and that support is by side wall blank part 2.
  • no auxiliary support or fastening means is required to hold the bottom within the side wall although it should be appreciated that such means may be provided if desired.
  • Support of the bottom wall is at peripheral edge region 12 of bottom wall blank part 3 and at or adjacent side edge region 5 of side wall blank part 2.
  • support of bottom wall blank part 3 is provided by a series of support lugs 13 spaced apart along side edge region 5 and on which peripheral edge region 12 bears.
  • Lugs 13 are conveniently formed by cutting discrete slits 14 in side wall blank part 2 to define lug portions 15 that can then be bent out of the plane of blank part 2 so as to project inwardly from the side wall beneath the bottom wall.
  • Each slit 14 may be of an inverted U- or V- or arcuate shape so that when portion 15 is bent inwardly upwardly facing "mouth" 16 (Fig. 5) is formed between portion 15 and the side wall into which peripheral edge region 12 seats.
  • bottom wall blank part 3 may be sized so as to fit nearly in position within the confines of the side wall.
  • the bottom wall blank part 3 is adjustable to fit within the confines of side walls having different plan sizes. This alternative has the advantage of being able to use the same bottom wall blank part 3 with the side wall blank part 2 regardless of the selected plan size.
  • adjustment of the bottom wall blank part size is achieved by slitting blank part 3 which then permits circumferential distortion of blank part 3 so that it can partially overlap itself and effectively reduce the plan size.
  • One (illustrated) or more radially extending slits 17 may be provided so that, upon blank part distortion, blank edge regions 18 defining slit(s) 17 overlap to a greater or lesser extend and blank part 3 forms into a generally conical shape. Such a blank part 3 will project upwardly from peripheral edge region 12 into container 1 when fitted within the side wall .
  • bottom wall blank part 3 is circular in plan shape then single slit 17 may be provided, extending from the blank part cnetre and opening through peripheral edge region 12. It should be appreciated that additional slits may be provided, particularly for differently shaped bottomw all blank parts 3.
  • the blank part 3 may be provided with one or more fold lines along which blank part 3 folds in a pleating manner to cause distortion and thus alteration of the plan size. Again, any such fold lines may extend radially, and where blank part 3 is circular, then may extend inwardly from peripheral edge region 12.
  • bottom wall blank part 3 may be provided with one or more through holes 19 to facilitate drainage. Holes 19 may be spaced apart about peripheral edge region 12 and/or located at and/or toward the centre of blank part 3.
  • Side wall and bottom wall blank parts 2, 3, may be composed of any suitable sheet material having regard to the intended application of container 1.
  • the material should be sufficiently stiff to support a container plant, but flexible enough to enable the necessary folding of parts 2, 3.
  • the material should also be resistant to deterioration, such as rotting, during use.
  • Plastics material such as polypropylene may be used.
  • the sheet material may have a thickness of between about 0.5 and 1.0 millimetres, and may be 0.7 millimetres thick.
  • the side and bottom walls of the container may be coated or otherwise treated on their surfaces having regard to their intended application. In that regard, at least the surfaces of blank parts 2, 3, that provide the outside of container 1 5 may have a decorative finish, such as a decorative patten embossed thereon.
  • the blank surfaces that provide the inside of container 1 may be coated with a plant fertilizer or other chemical that can be sourced by a plant in the container to facilitate plant growth.
  • a 10 slow release fertilizer may be coated on those surfaces and that may then minimise the maintenance requirements of a contained plant.
  • container 1 may be a self standing pot.
  • container 1 may be hung or suspended in the manner of a hanging basket.
  • suspension lines can be connected to the side wall at or adjacent the top edge thereof. That connection may be direct between support line ends and side edge region 4. That connection may be through 20. suitable connection elements.
  • That j reinforcing ring may be provided by a ring blank part of sheet material that is folded along side edge region 4 forming the top edge of the container. That ring may be connected to the side wall either separately or together with the suspension
  • the reinforcing ring blank part may be composed of a strip of material the seme or similar used to provide the side and bottom wall blanks.
  • the container of the present invention will be transported and stored in a collapsed condition.
  • storage space and commensurate costs may be minimal compared with transportation and storage arrangements for current containers, particularly plant pots.
  • the container can be made up from blank parts 2 and 3 "on site" .
  • side wall blank part 2 is initially folded into its tubular configuration and end edge regions 6, 7, connected together. The interconnection of those edge regions 6, 7, will be determined by the desired size of the side wall expanse, and thus eventual container size.
  • Bottom wall blank part 3 is then fitted inside the side wall so that periphera edge region 12 is brought to bear upon the pushed out support lugs 13.
  • periphera edge region 12 is brought to bear upon the pushed out support lugs 13.
  • the suspension lines, and if necessary the reinforcing ring are then connected to the side wall.
  • the plant may be repotted into the same container if container 1 is adjustable to various sizes.
  • containr 1 may be reused for potting another plant repotted from a smaller container. Because of this adjustment facility a reduced stock of container sizes and numbers may be possible which may reduce required storage space and storage costs. For containers that are not reused then they may be stored in their blank condition which again may minimise storage space and costs associated therewith.
  • the blanks used to form the container of the present invention are of a simple configuration which may be easily cut or otherise formed from sheet material. This may reduce containe production costs when compared to the costs associated with existing container such as plant pots.

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Un flan, destiné à former un pot pour des plantes, comprend au moins une paroi latérale et une paroi de fond. Une partie de flan (2) constituée par un matériau en feuille est destinée à former la/les paroi(s) laterale(s) du pot et une partie de flan (3) constituée par un matériau en feuille est destinée à former la paroi de fond du pot. La partie de flan (2) comporte des régions terminales opposées (6, 7) et peut être pliée de façon à amener les régions terminales (6, 7) l'une contre l'autre en vue de leurs interconnexions. La partie de flan pliée (7) épouse une forme généralement tubulaire avec des extrémités ouvertes. La partie de flan (3) formant la paroi de fond est séparée ou solidaire de la partie de flan (2) servant de paroi latérale, lorsqu'on forme la/les paroi(s) latérale(s) de façon à en fermer l'une des extrémités.
PCT/AU1987/000441 1986-12-23 1987-12-23 Pots pour plantes WO1988004521A1 (fr)

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DE9113876U1 (fr) * 1991-11-07 1992-01-09 Wibmer + Co Kg, 7401 Pliezhausen, De
GB2273029A (en) * 1992-12-02 1994-06-08 William Frank Tanner Interchangeable flower pot
DE4244399A1 (de) * 1992-12-29 1994-07-07 Thomas Von Garrel Faltbarer Topf zur Aufnahme von manuell oder maschinell einzusetzenden Pflanzen
DE19532309A1 (de) * 1995-09-01 1997-03-06 Mst Draenbedarf Gmbh Pflanztopf
WO2001082681A1 (fr) * 2000-04-28 2001-11-08 Wibmer Gmbh U. Co. Kommanditgesellschaft Papier - Formtechnik Pot de plantation constitue de matiere renouvelable
FR2829357A1 (fr) * 2001-09-07 2003-03-14 Alliance 47 Contenant de mise en culture et de developpement de plants de vegetaux
EP1444883A1 (fr) * 2003-02-10 2004-08-11 Gary L. Vollers Production de pots de fleurs
DE102016005530A1 (de) * 2016-05-02 2017-11-02 Gerd Lukoschus Transportbehältnis für Stamm- und Kübelpflanzen
DE102019004288A1 (de) * 2019-06-11 2020-12-17 Jana Canamares Navarro Pflanzkübel
CH718517A1 (de) * 2021-04-09 2022-10-14 Arboloom Ip Ag Behälter zur Verwendung als Blumentopf.

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE9113876U1 (fr) * 1991-11-07 1992-01-09 Wibmer + Co Kg, 7401 Pliezhausen, De
GB2273029A (en) * 1992-12-02 1994-06-08 William Frank Tanner Interchangeable flower pot
DE4244399A1 (de) * 1992-12-29 1994-07-07 Thomas Von Garrel Faltbarer Topf zur Aufnahme von manuell oder maschinell einzusetzenden Pflanzen
DE19532309A1 (de) * 1995-09-01 1997-03-06 Mst Draenbedarf Gmbh Pflanztopf
WO2001082681A1 (fr) * 2000-04-28 2001-11-08 Wibmer Gmbh U. Co. Kommanditgesellschaft Papier - Formtechnik Pot de plantation constitue de matiere renouvelable
FR2829357A1 (fr) * 2001-09-07 2003-03-14 Alliance 47 Contenant de mise en culture et de developpement de plants de vegetaux
WO2003022035A1 (fr) * 2001-09-07 2003-03-20 Alliance 47 Contenant de mise en culture et de developpement de plants de vegetaux
EP1444883A1 (fr) * 2003-02-10 2004-08-11 Gary L. Vollers Production de pots de fleurs
DE102016005530A1 (de) * 2016-05-02 2017-11-02 Gerd Lukoschus Transportbehältnis für Stamm- und Kübelpflanzen
DE102019004288A1 (de) * 2019-06-11 2020-12-17 Jana Canamares Navarro Pflanzkübel
CH718517A1 (de) * 2021-04-09 2022-10-14 Arboloom Ip Ag Behälter zur Verwendung als Blumentopf.

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