WO2016189315A1 - Appareil de support - Google Patents

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WO2016189315A1
WO2016189315A1 PCT/GB2016/051528 GB2016051528W WO2016189315A1 WO 2016189315 A1 WO2016189315 A1 WO 2016189315A1 GB 2016051528 W GB2016051528 W GB 2016051528W WO 2016189315 A1 WO2016189315 A1 WO 2016189315A1
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support
support apparatus
support structure
radial
adjustment
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PCT/GB2016/051528
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Peter GREIG
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Greco Design Limited
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Priority to GB1721733.2A priority Critical patent/GB2555754A/en
Publication of WO2016189315A1 publication Critical patent/WO2016189315A1/fr

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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
    • A01G9/04—Flower-pot saucers

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  • the support structure may comprise one or more adjustment portions.
  • the or each adjustment portion may permit a part of the support structure to be removed, or detached, so as to provide a varying support area for engaging objects to be supported.
  • the adjustment portion may comprise a region of reduced cohesive strength, compared to adjacent regions of the support structure.
  • the adjustment portion may comprise a material that is able to be broken by hand, for example by snapping or tearing.
  • the adjustment portion may comprise a material that is comparatively more brittle than surrounding material.
  • the adjustment portion may comprise a material which is comparatively more ductile than surrounding material.
  • the apparatus may comprise one or more support protrusions.
  • the support protrusions may depend from a lower surface of the apparatus, and indeed optionally a lower surface of the object support structure.
  • the support protrusions may be attached, or may be integrally formed with the object support structure.
  • the protrusions may be configured to provide minimal point contact with a ground, paving, or the like.
  • the support protrusions may comprise an arcuate contact surface.
  • the support protrusions may comprise spherical or cylindrical portions, configured to contact the ground.
  • the upper support surface may be profiled according to a surface of the plant container, for example according to the base of the plant container.
  • an object support structure having an upper support surface for engaging an object to be supported; and at least one defined fluid flowpath from the support structure, and in particular from the upper support surface, to a region external to the support apparatus.
  • Figure 2a is a plan view of an example of a support apparatus.
  • Figure 7a and 7b are plan views of an example of a support apparatus.
  • the support protrusions 10 are located between each adjustment portion 6.
  • the protrusions 10 extending from the support apparatus 1 are evenly spaced apart. For illustration, groups of three support protrusions 10 are shown, however the number of support protrusions 10 located between each adjustment portion 6 may vary.
  • Figure 1 c is the support apparatus for Figure 1a with an outer region of the object support structure 3 removed.
  • the outer region of the object support structure is removed by detaching the outermost adjustment portions 6 of the support apparatus 1.
  • the radial support members 2 are now reduced in size and the support apparatus 1 comprises one less circumferential support member 4 than the example shown in Figure 1a.
  • the reduction in size of the support apparatus 1 has transformed the first support area 5a (shown in Figure 1 a) to a second support area 5b.
  • adjustment portions 6a, 6b In having sets of adjustment portions 6a, 6b attached to a specific circumferential support member 2, the user may find it easier to remove each outer region of the support apparatus, without inadvertently actuating an adjustment portion not required for the removal of a particular outer region.
  • Such adjustment portions 6 may be integrally formed as part of a support member 2, 4, which may allow the support apparatus 1 to be manufactured more easily.
  • Figures 2a and 2b show an example of a support apparatus 81 having a similar form to that of Figures 1a-d.
  • the support apparatus 81 comprises an object support structure 83, radial support members 82, circumferential support members 84, adjustment portions 86, 86a, flowpath 87, apertures 89, lower surface 94 and external region 100.
  • Figures 2a and 2b show a support apparatus 81 comprising support protrusions 90 that are formed in groups of two as opposed to groups of three, as is in Figures 1 a-d. A fewer number of support protrusions 90 may be desired if the support apparatus 81 is intended to rest on an uneven surface, such as gravel.
  • the illustrations of the support apparatus 101 of Figure 3a and 3b showing a greater number of radial support members 102 may provide support apparatus 101 with a greater level of rigidity compared to the example of Figure 1a and Figure 1 b. Having a greater number of radial support members 102, in this case, means that there are also provided more support protrusions 110. In some examples, providing more support protrusions 1 10 may provide more contact between the support apparatus 101 and the surface on which it is resting, providing increased grip, for example.

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  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Environmental Sciences (AREA)
  • Cultivation Receptacles Or Flower-Pots, Or Pots For Seedlings (AREA)
  • Pressure Vessels And Lids Thereof (AREA)
  • Chemical Vapour Deposition (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un appareil de support et des procédés pour supporter un récipient pour plante au-dessus d'une surface. Dans certains exemples, l'appareil de support comprend une structure de support d'objet définissant une surface supérieure ayant une zone de support particulière pour venir en prise avec un objet devant être supporté. La structure de support d'objet peut comprendre une pluralité d'éléments de support radiaux et circonférentiels reliés entre eux, et peut être configurée pour être réglable afin de produire une variation dans une zone de support de la surface supérieure. Ceci peut être réalisé au moyen de parties d'ajustement.
PCT/GB2016/051528 2015-05-26 2016-05-26 Appareil de support WO2016189315A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (1)

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GB1721733.2A GB2555754A (en) 2015-05-26 2016-05-26 Support apparatus

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GB1508997.2 2015-05-26
GBGB1508997.2A GB201508997D0 (en) 2015-05-26 2015-05-26 Support apparatus

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Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2557989A (en) * 2016-12-21 2018-07-04 Moss Products Plastics Ltd Plant support

Citations (3)

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US4319727A (en) * 1980-01-17 1982-03-16 Rattay Joan H Expandable pot holder apparatus
US6029396A (en) * 1996-06-20 2000-02-29 Gillingham; Robert Adjustable potted plant stand
US20090320359A1 (en) * 2005-10-13 2009-12-31 Kay Lynn Hertlein Telescoping plant support with size-adjustable support base

Patent Citations (3)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4319727A (en) * 1980-01-17 1982-03-16 Rattay Joan H Expandable pot holder apparatus
US6029396A (en) * 1996-06-20 2000-02-29 Gillingham; Robert Adjustable potted plant stand
US20090320359A1 (en) * 2005-10-13 2009-12-31 Kay Lynn Hertlein Telescoping plant support with size-adjustable support base

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2557989A (en) * 2016-12-21 2018-07-04 Moss Products Plastics Ltd Plant support
GB2557989B (en) * 2016-12-21 2022-01-19 Moss Products Plastics Ltd Plant support

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GB201721733D0 (en) 2018-02-07
GB201508997D0 (en) 2015-07-08

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