WO2018121816A1

WO2018121816A1 - Plant holding device and use thereof

Info

Publication number: WO2018121816A1
Application number: PCT/DE2017/101107
Authority: WO
Inventors: Jürgen MEYERING
Original assignee: Meyering Juergen
Priority date: 2017-01-02
Filing date: 2017-12-28
Publication date: 2018-07-05
Also published as: DE102017100018A1; DE102017100018B4

Abstract

Difficulties frequently arise in connection with the securing and mounting of plants or flowers in a pot. The invention relates to a plant holding device (10) which is designed to couple to a plant container (20), comprising at least one opening (11) which can be accessed from above for a plant stake (3, 30). The plant holding device has a support groove (13) which is open towards the bottom and which is designed to couple onto an edge of the plant container (22) from above, said support groove being arranged laterally of the opening in the radial direction and extending in the circumferential direction. In this manner, the work of a florist is simplified, and diverse applications are made possible. The invention additionally relates to a plant holding kit (40) comprising at least one such plant holding device, at least one plant stake (30), and optionally a plant container as well. The invention also relates to a method for providing a plant container (20) with at least one such plant holding device (10).

Description

PLANT HOLDING DEVICE AND USE THEREOF

TECHNICAL AREA

The present invention relates to devices for holding or aligning flowers, plants or the like in a container. Such devices are particularly useful for florists or gardeners in the daily business, but also in home use. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of holders for this purpose. In particular, the invention relates to an apparatus and a method according to the preamble of the respective claim.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Fastening, holding or aligning flowers, branches or small trees in a pot or glass or other containers employs many people of this earth, be it on a case by case basis, several times a week or even per day. In particular, florists or horticulturists are constantly busy repotting or repartitioning or arranging plants in vases. Depending on the type of crop, there are different methods of securing or support, in particular the usual tie-down to rods that are inserted into the pot or vase. Now, the use of such rods has proven to be convenient and simple, but the stability of the rods as such or even the entire arrangement of one or more rods is in many cases insufficient. For example, consider on wind loads, vibrations, growth of the plant. The rods wiggle after a short time or work hard in the potting soil, with the result that they have to be repositioned or otherwise stabilized. This causes extra work, and also carries the risk that the root system of the plant is damaged.

DE 31 10 246 AI describes a holder for flower supports, in which the

Flower support can be inserted from above, and which can be attached to a pot edge by a clamp is placed over the pot rim and brought both inside and outside of the pot to the plant, with a clamping point far below the pot edge, which is probably useful in terms of power flow , By means of this holder, the flower support can be aligned without having to be stuck in the potting soil. DE 2 301 018 describes a Freilandvase or a flower pot with a hinged edge attached, perforated lid or holder, in which any flower rods can be inserted. Thanks to the large number of holes, various different radial and circumferential positions are possible. Thanks to this lid, the flower rods should be able to be arranged much more stably in the vase or in the flower pot.

EP 0 896 808 A1 describes a support device which is subdivided into several circular segments and which can be held in a circumferential groove in a pot or slipped over the pot edge on the pot. Hereby, a respective plant rod can be aligned or supported, in particular in a very flexible manner with regard to individual positions of the plant rod.

GB 2 231 913 A and GB 2 254 767 A and EP 0 058 738 A1 and FR 2 541 076 A1

describe each holder for flower supports, which are plugged from above on a pot wall and it can be supported against the inside and outside, in particular by clamping elastic preload.

Previously known devices are quite bulky in some cases or can not be used in a particularly variant-rich way.

The object is to provide a device with which attaching, holding or aligning plants, in particular orchids in a simple, safe and reliable way is possible. It is also an object to design a plant holding device for a pot or for at least one plant rod in such a way that in addition to high practicability for the gardener / florist or in general for any user, it can be ensured that the flower / plant will indulge in their existence as undisturbed as possible can. Last but not least, it is an object to provide the simplest possible method for providing or mounting a holder on a pot. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

At least one of these objects is achieved by a plant-holding device according to claim 1 and by a method according to the independent method claim. Advantageous developments of the invention are explained in the respective subclaims or independent claims. The features of the exemplary embodiments described below can be combined with one another, unless this is explicitly denied. Provided is a plant holding device adapted for reversible, in particular tool-less, preferably purely manual coupling to a plant container, with at least one in the mounted state, in particular accessible from above opening for arranging and aligning at least one plant rod. According to the invention it is proposed that the plant-holding device be accessible from below, open at the bottom

Auflagenut upwardly offset support surface adapted for coupling from above on an edge of the plant container, which support groove in the radial direction laterally, in particular inside of the (respective) opening is arranged and extending in the circumferential direction transverse to a longitudinal axis of the opening and the orientation of the opening (and thus the plant rod) is set up relative to the edge. This makes it possible to mount a plant rod in a simple, fast manner, in particular stably in a freely selectable position and orientation, in particular without impairing the plant, in particular at any circumferential position of a pot / plant container. The groove provides a conceivable simple dome mechanism that allows for positive and / or non-positive coupling an arrangement of the plant-holding device at a more or less arbitrary position on the edge. The respective plant rod is indirectly aligned by the support groove.

The respective (through) opening can be linear axially aligned in the assembled state, in particular in the direction of the vertical axis. The opening is preferably formed geometrically corresponding to the plant rod, in particular with respect to a diameter, in particular for forming a (transitional or play) fit. In the case of a multiplicity of openings, the openings are preferably arranged at different angles to one another, in particular with an angular offset in the range from 10 to 25 °. This allows the use of at least two U-shaped flower rods, without these interfere with each other. According to the invention, the plant-holding device has at least one rear engagement delimiting the support groove at least in sections. This provides good stability and can prevent unwanted uncoupling. The Hintergreifung can in particular one in the circumferential direction or along the

Longitudinal extension of the plant-holding device be at least approximately centrally located behind. A centrally arranged rear grip provides advantages in particular in the case of circular or ring segment-shaped plant holding devices

(Dis) assembly. The central arrangement allows good stability and coupling / uncoupling in a simple manner.

The Hintergreifung is inventively a Hintergreifung with a radially inner free end. This promotes self-locking and can favor a (dis) assembly of / radially outward obliquely upward, and thus ensure good accessibility.

According to one embodiment, the plant holding device is adapted for coupling by pivoting, in particular without hinges around a free pivot axis or pivoting edge, in particular on the rear engagement or the free end thereof, in particular by

Pivoting from the outside diagonally to radially inside. The free end can form an abutment. The plant-holding device can form a swivel coupling with the pot, in particular also a purely positive-locking swivel coupling. This allows fast, blind, almost powerless coupling at any point of the pot edge, and thus can significantly facilitate the work of a florist or any user. According to one embodiment, the support groove in the radial direction is at least 15 to 25% wider than a radially extending outer edge or the entire edge of a corresponding edge edge, wherein the rearward engagement in the radial direction is preferably at most as wide as the outer edge. This provides advantages when hooking the

Plant holding device at the edge of the pot. A radially extending outer edge at the pot edge is not necessarily required, but can significantly increase the stability of the assembly. Depending on the application, it may already be sufficient if the

Plant holding device is held by the support groove on the pot edge, in particular in Interaction with a lateral support or self-locking by one or more plant rods.

Advantageously, the radial difference between the radial width of the support groove and the radial extension of the Hintergreifung smaller than the radial extent of the

Outer edge. This promotes self-locking. For example, the radial corresponds

Extension of the Hintergreifung at least approximately that of the outer edge, and the

Pad is e.g. 25 to 35% wider. According to one embodiment, the support groove in the radial direction is at most 45 to 55% wider than a radially extending outer edge or the entire edge of a corresponding edge of the rim. On the one hand, this makes possible a largely problem-free, especially blind (dis) assembly, on the other hand, there is not too much play or loose so that the arrangement still remains sufficiently stable, in particular in the case of self-locking with the support of at least one plant rod.

The radially inner free end is preferably arranged more inside than half the radial extent of the support groove. This increases the stability and may favor self-blocking or self-assurance.

The support groove is preferably significantly deeper than the height of a radially extending outer edge of the plant container edge. This favors a coupling / uncoupling by a S ch swinging process. According to one embodiment is at a in the assembled state for

Plant container center arranged inside of the support groove and / or on an opposite outside a contact area set up for point or

formed linear or planar system on the inside of a plant container. This may favor wedging or securing, in particular in cooperation with the plant rod, in particular also with specific angular alignment between

Support surface and longitudinal axis of the through holes. Depending on the plant container or application, structures such as heels, grooves, on the inside and / or outside Ridges, elevations or the like surface irregularities may be formed, which favor a wedging or tilting with the outer edge or the inner circumferential surface of the plant container. According to one embodiment, the (respective) opening is arranged in the region of a maximum of 5 to 10 mm, in particular a maximum of 0.5 to 3 mm radially adjacent to the support groove. This promotes self-locking. In this case, the opening is preferably designed as a passage opening. According to one embodiment, an angle between a longitudinal axis of the opening and a / the support surface of the support groove is less than or equal to 90 °, in particular in the range between 80 and 90 °. This allows self-assurance by conditioning and lateral support of the respective flower rod on the inside of the plant container. According to one embodiment, the support groove extends at least approximately parallel to a lower and / or upper side of the plant holding device. This allows for an advantageous orientation of the plant-holding device on the edge. In particular, in this arrangement, a circumferentially relatively comparatively wide executed plant holding device can be provided, for example with four to six openings

in particular, each with a different orientation of the center longitudinal axis.

According to one embodiment, the support groove extends at least approximately orthogonal to at least one of the openings. This provides both in terms of assembly and stable arrangement, in particular self-locking advantages.

According to one embodiment, the plant holding device and in particular also the support groove is formed as a ring section, in particular with sections of cylindrical inner and / or outer lateral surface, in particular over a circumferential angle in the range of 15 to 45 °. This allows a favorable arrangement in terms of stability and self-locking. Also, the plant-holding device can be realized with little use of material, with a compact, sturdy construction. The design as a ring section favors not least free choice of position on the container edge. According to one embodiment, the plant-holding device has at least two circumferentially juxtaposed openings in the form of passage openings. This can increase the stability of the arrangement, in particular when self-securing by means of plant rods, and this extends not least the functionality: By means of only one plant-holding device, a plurality of plant rods can be positioned and aligned. If the plant-holding device has, for example, five openings, then an extremely compact, cost-effective, space-saving and simple, reversibly mounted plant-holding device can be provided.

According to one embodiment, the at least one opening is arranged on the inside of the support groove. When arranged internally by the bearing groove through holes self-locking can be ensured, in particular thanks to a Hintergreifung that requires uncoupling by pivoting radially outward. A plant rod inserted through the passage opening prevents the pivoting, especially when the

Through opening in the range of a few millimeters is arranged next to the support groove. The coupling by pivoting, or a particular positive swivel coupling also allows a particularly simple coupling process with round pot edges. According to one embodiment, the plant-holding device can be coupled by placing it on one or more edges of a plant container, in particular in conjunction with pivoting from above to radially inside. This facilitates handling. The florist can work from the side and does not have to push a plant away. Uncoupling can be done in the opposite direction. It is sufficient to surround the plant-holding device from the radial outside with a finger and to pull upwards or radially outward. The florist is therefore very fast at work, without the risk of endangering the plant.

According to an exemplary embodiment, a pivoting edge or the rearward engagement in a height position is arranged higher than a lower side of the plant-holding device or higher than a lower edge of an inner side of the support groove. This provides advantages in terms of

Pivot mount. The coupling can be done in a simple manner, in particular smooth, and yet a self-locking can be realized. According to one embodiment, the plant maintenance device is an integral part of a moldable material, in particular plastic, in particular an injection molded part or a 3D printing part. According to one embodiment, the plant maintenance device has an integral, solid area for arranging the at least one opening, in particular an integral, solid area extending in the height direction via a coupling or clamping section. This allows each high stability, with a simple

Parts construction. The florist can more or less blindly (de-) assemble the flower rods. At least one of the aforementioned tasks is also solved by a

Plant maintenance kit with at least one plant rod and at least one previously

described Pflanzenhaltevomchtung, wherein the plant rod is formed at least in sections, in particular at a free end of the plant rod geometrically corresponding to a passage opening of the Pflanzenhaltevomchtung, in particular as

Clearance fit or transition fit. In this way, a kit, in particular preassembled be provided, which must be placed by the florist only over the edge of the corresponding plant container.

Optionally, the detachable portion may also have a taper and / or a chamfer or a step, in particular to define an end portion of the detachable portion, which also makes it possible to pick up loads in the vertical direction by means of the plant rod and pass them into the edge of the plant container.

In particular, at the free end of the plant rod, a dome portion may be formed, which has a diameter variation or surface variation. This can be one

Facilitate pre-assembly and make the provision of a plant-holding kit even more advantageous for a florist or horticulturist. It may be a pre-assembly at the

Plant maintenance especially on or up to this diameter variation. This makes it possible, for example, to attach the plant-holding kit with one hand (more or less blind) to the edge of the pot, and then to precisely align or position the plant rod when it is clear how a plant or plant is to be supported. The plant rod preferably consists of elastically deformable material at least within a certain tolerance range. This favors the flexibility and variability of the arrangement and alignment of the rods on a plant container. The plant rod preferably consists of transparent material. Preferably, the plant rod is a one-piece element, in particular extruded from plastic material. This can be a good

Elasticity can be ensured when homogeneous along the central longitudinal axis

Materi al properties.

Preferred is not only a free end of the plant rod, but also an end portion of a length of at least 3 to 5cm, preferably at least 10cm geometric

formed corresponding to the passage opening. This makes it possible to push the plant rod comparatively far through the passage opening, optionally

To position / fix different relative positions, and also bring it to an inside of a plant container to the plant, especially for self-assurance. Optionally, the entire plant rod can be in the style of a clearance fit or

Transition fit with the through hole be coupled. This provides maximum flexibility in the choice of relative position. Optionally, the maximum size of the

Inside diameter of the through hole also be the same size as the smallest size of the diameter of the plant rod. As a result, frictional engagement can be ensured. Although the (dis) assembly is more difficult or requires more force, the plant rod can then be positioned at freely selected axial positions relative to the plant-holding device, e.g. in larger plants, higher up, with only a short section protruding from the opening. The plant rod and the plant-holding device can be reversibly plugged together in the manner of a plug-in connection or plug-in coupling to each other, in particular based on frictional forces or static friction. The plant rod and the plant-holding device can each form a reversible positive and / or non-positive coupling. Preferably, the cross section of the plant rod is (circular) round, and the cross section of

Through hole is also (circular) round. This allows a relative rotational movement for easier installation even with high static or sliding friction. According to one embodiment, the plant-holding kit comprises at least two

Plant holding devices, and wherein the plant rod is U-shaped or elastically U-shaped can be arranged and has two free ends or dome sections, which are each formed geometrically corresponding to a passage opening of the plant-holding device. In this way, a particularly secure, robust arrangement can be provided, with advantages also in terms of accessibility and freedom of movement (also for the plant). Although it is also possible to use a plant rod with a different geometry, the U-shape provides advantages, in particular with regard to two mutually stabilizing holding devices or also with regard to certain plants.

The plant-holding kit may also be provided together with a plant container. The plant container may be included in the plant-holding kit. The plant-retaining kit may comprise at least two or three different components: at least one plant-holding device, at least one planting rod, and optionally at least one planting container.

At least one of the aforementioned objects is also achieved by a plant container or receptacle adapted for coupling with at least one previously described plant-holding device, comprising an edge with radially (in the radial direction) extending outer edge and / or with a support surface, which respectively correspond geometrically is designed for support and / or Hintergreifung the plant-holding device. As a result, the concept of the present invention can be realized even more consistently.

At least one of the aforementioned tasks is also solved by a

Plant-holding device, in particular a plant-holding device described above, for arranging and aligning at least one plant rod relative to one

A plant container made by forming at least one opening for receiving the plant rod and forming a coupling formed by a downwardly disposed support groove with a support surface radially laterally of the opening in a predefined orientation relative to the opening on a (single) solid part, in particular on one Part made of plastic, in particular by an injection molding process, wherein on the plant holding device, at least one of the support groove at least partially downwardly delimiting the rear grip is formed with a radially inner free end. This provides various advantages mentioned above.

At least one of the aforementioned tasks is also solved by a

A plant holding device adapted to be coupled to a plant container, comprising at least one top access passage for a plant rod, the plant holder device providing a bottom accessible bed

Domes on top of a plant container edge, which is arranged in the radial direction laterally outside of the through hole and extending in the circumferential direction, wherein the plant holding device has at least one the Auflageut at least partially downwardly delimiting the rear grip with a radially inner free end, wherein the plant holding device can be coupled by placing it on a pot edge in conjunction with a pivoting from top to radially inside. This results in a variety of previously mentioned advantages. A plant-holding kit preferably has two of these plant-holding devices and at least one plant rod, which is formed at least in sections geometrically corresponding to the passage opening of the plant-holding device, in particular as a clearance fit or

Transitional fit, the plant rod is preferably U-shaped or elastic U-shaped can be arranged. A plant container set up for coupling with these

Plant holding devices comprises an edge with radially extending

Outer edge, which is formed geometrically corresponding to the support groove or behind engagement of the plant-holding device. Preferred are at a respective

Plant holding device provided at least two, in particular with angular offset to each other aligned passage openings. This allows the use of a plurality of plant rods, each of which can optionally be fixed in different arrangements on the respective plant holder. At least one of the aforementioned tasks is as mentioned also solved by a

A method for providing or for (pre-) assembling a plant container with at least one previously described plant-holding device, wherein the plant-holding device of is mounted on top of an edge, in particular on an outer edge of the plant container, in particular by pivot mounting by a downwardly open support groove with a support surface and at least one Hinterlage the Auflageut at least partially downwardly delimiting with a radially inner free end of the Edge is coupled, wherein at least one plant rod is inserted through an opening of the plant-holding device, and in particular also guided on an inner side of the plant container or as close as possible, for example, at a distance of less than 5mm, or even contacting. This simplifies the work of a florist / horticulturist. In this case, a positive pivot coupling can be formed. The respective plant rod can stabilize the arrangement by conditioning on the inside of the plant container. Advantages also arise, for example, in the fact that soil can be filled in after the plant rod has been positioned. Also can be completely eliminated in this pre-assembly a manual operation step of mounting the plant-holding device. The order of assembly or of the method can be arbitrary, be it first the assembly of the plant rod on the plant-holding device, or first the assembly of the plant-holding device on the plant container and only then the assembly of the plant rod to the plant-holding device. Each of these steps can be at least partially automated, in particular with regard to feeding and arrangement of the respective components relative to each other.

As mentioned above, a pre-assembly can also take place in such a way that only a short section, in particular just a free end of the plant rod in the

Plant holding device is pre-assembled. For this purpose, the plant rod may in particular have a dome portion which has a diameter variation or surface variation. The pre-assembly can be carried out in such a way that the plant rod and plant holding device remain positioned relative to one another in a predefined relative position (interference fit, frictional engagement, optionally also positive engagement), in particular without or with only a short protruding free end. A mounting on the pot edge is then not hindered by the pre-assembled plant rod. In this case, a plant rod can be preassembled tevorrichtungen on two plants, which are coupled together in particular simultaneously to the pot edge, and then along the pan edge in the desired

Relative position to be moved, with preassembled plant rod. This is evident that there are many advantages for a florist that make working easier.

In particular, the florist only needs to take a single (contiguous) assembly without the risk of parts being lost. The florist may, e.g. Ten preassembled plant-hold kits (e.g., each with two preassembled ones)

Plant holding devices) from the camp, then wear them conveniently, for example, to a U-shaped portion of the respective plant rod to the place of use, and there successively mounted on the respective container. This procedure provides e.g. Benefits in larger nurseries and horticulture farms at greater distances. Also, pre-assembly can provide great benefits in comparatively large plants (and associated large / long plant stems, e.g., greater than one or 1.5 meters in height).

In this case, a self-securing of the plant-holding device on the plant container can preferably also be brought about, in particular by the plant rod being brought into contact with an inner side of the plant container. The method can be at least partially automated, in particular by preassembling the plant-holding devices on the plant container so that only the plant rods have to be mounted in the desired orientation / arrangement. This can facilitate the work of a florist. In some cases, however, it may be desired that the plant first reaches a certain size before the plant-holding devices are mounted on the plant container, so that the pre-assembly is to be made only on a case-by-case basis. Optionally, the plant rods can be mounted in an automated manner, in particular pre-assembled in a first step (especially only with a small depth, approximately in the depth of the opening, inserted through the opening), and finally assembled in a second step after the respective plant holding device was mounted on the plant container. Optionally, the second step can be performed manually (fine adjustment depending on the application).

Preferably, at least one U-shaped plant rod is mounted on two oppositely arranged plant holding device such that the two ends of the U-shaped plant rod inhibit each other. A pivoting of the one end would require pivoting of the other end, which is prevented by conditioning on the inside of the plant container. The use of U-shaped

Plant rods also have the particular attraction that a plant delimits from the rods, can be framed and surmounted, and can grow up under the bars over time, without being obstructed by the bars.

As mentioned, at least one of the aforementioned objects is also achieved by a method for providing, in particular, pre-assembling a plant-holding kit with at least one plant-holding device described above, wherein the

Plant holder is coupled to at least one plant rod, in particular a U-shaped plant rod is coupled to two of the plant holding devices,

in particular (each) on a dome section up to a pre-assembly position. This facilitates subsequent manual or at least partially automated

Procedural / work steps.

At least one of the aforementioned objects is also achieved by using a plant-holding device, in particular one described above

A plant holding device for forming a plant-holding kit comprising at least one plant rod and / or for providing a plant-holding kit for holding at least one plant rod at an edge of a plant container, wherein a support groove of the plant-holding device with a Hintergreifung the at least partially downwardly delimiting Hintergreifung with a radial In particular, use of two such plant holding devices and at least one (in particular with its free ends or dome sections) coupled thereto plant rod for providing a plant container with at least one preassembled / pre-assembled plant-holding kit. This results in the aforementioned advantages.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

In the following drawing figures, the invention will be described in more detail, reference being made to reference characters, which are not explicitly described in a respective drawing figure, to the other drawing figures. Show it:

Figure 1 A, 1B, IC respectively in a perspective view in a schematic representation of a plant-holding device according to an embodiment; and 2A, 2B each show a perspective view in schematic representation of a plant container with a plurality of plant holding devices according to a

Execution item. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Fig. 1A shows a plant holder 10 having five through holes 11 arranged in a solid area 12 and each extending along a longitudinal axis zl 1, each at an angle β in the range of e.g. 0 to 15 ° relative to the vertical axis z can be arranged. Radially outward from the passage openings 11 extends a support groove 13 with a support surface 13.1 and an inner side 13.3 and an outer side 13.5. From the outside, a rear engagement 15 projects with a free end 15.1 into the groove 13. The inner or outer circumferential surface 17 of the plant holder 10 is (partially) cylindrical. At the top of the plant-holding device 10, a recess 19 is formed, in particular in the region of the Hintergreifung 15th

The coordinate system indicates x the width direction or radial direction, y the depth direction or circumferential direction, and z the vertical direction or vertical axis or vertical axis of the plant container or the plant holding device. In Fig. 1B is a (tilt) angle α between the longitudinal axis zl 1 of the through hole 11 and the support surface 13.1 indicated, which is preferably less than 90 °, which

Self-locking can favor.

The Hintergreifung 15 forms at its free end 15.1 a free (free relative to

Plant container can be arranged) pivot axis or pivoting edge yl 5, around which a swivel coupling can take place.

In Fig. IC dome or clamping section zl2 is indicated, in which a fit between plant holder device 10 and plant rod 30 can take place. The groove 13 has a depth zl3, which may also correspond to the height of the inner side 13.3 or the contact region yzl3. The Hintergreifung 15 and the free end 15.1 is in one

Height position zl5 unequal to the bottom of the plant holder 10, resulting in a height difference Δζ, which is advantageous for a smooth coupling.

FIG. 2A shows a pot or plant container 1 or a plant container 20 in which a plant 2 indulges in its existence. The plant 2 may be attached to one of the plant rods 3; 30 held / aligned. The plant rods 3; 30 can be in one

Overlap area 32, in which they stand out of the plant holder 10 below, are brought to the inner side 21 of the plant container 20 to the plant, or at least a small distance of a few millimeters at the most to be arranged. The plant holder 10 is at an edge

22 of the plant container coupled, in particular also at a radially (x, y)

extending outer edge 22.1 and a corresponding bearing surface 22.2 of the edge.

Thanks to the recess 19 described above can be mounted in a simple manner here only schematically illustrated fuse element 25, in particular a clamping screw acting as a fuse between plant holder 10 and plant container backup, if desired. For example, the securing element 25 can act from above on the support surface 22.2 and attack from below on the underside of the plant holder device 10.

A dome portion 31 extends upwardly from a free end 33, particularly to a diameter variation or surface variation 31.1, and allows overlap 32. Shown is a preassembly position P31 in which a plant support kit 40 (optional) may be provided. The final assembly position may be in the range of the variation 31.1, or also between the preassembly position P31 and the variation 31.1. If desired, the variation 31.1 may also be provided above,

in particular at a height of at most 80 to 90% of the height of the plant container. This allows a fairly flexible choice of the final assembly position. The plant rod can then be pushed very deep into the plant container, which also the stability of

Arrangement can further increase. The plant rod 30 may optionally be U-shaped

(Double bar with round arch).

Fig. 2B describes the invention in a further view. LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1 pot or plant container

2 plant

3 plant rod

10 Plant Maintenance Manual

11 opening, in particular through opening

12 massive area

13 edition

13.1 bearing surface

13.3 inside

13.5 outside

15 Hintergreifung

15.1 free end

17 inner or outer lateral surface

19 recess

20 plant containers

21 inside

22 edge of the plant container

22.1 radially extending outer edge

22.2 bearing surface 25 securing element, in particular clamping screw

30 plant rod, in particular U-shaped (double rod with round arch)

31 dome section

31.1 diameter variation or surface variation in dome section 32 overlap, especially between free end and pre-assembly position

33 free end 40 planting kit

P31 pre-assembly position

y15 free pivot axis or swivel edge

yz13 contact area

z11 longitudinal axis of the passage opening

z12 coupling or clamping section

z13 Depth of the groove or height of the inside

z15 Height position of the rear or free end

Δz height difference between the pivoting edge or Hintergreifung and inside of the groove or underside of the plant-holding device x width direction or radial direction

y depth direction or circumferential direction

z vertical direction or vertical axis or vertical axis of the plant container α (tilt) angle between the longitudinal axis of the through hole and bearing surface ß (pivot) angle between the longitudinal axis of the through hole and vertical axis

Claims

claims

Plant maintenance apparatus (10) adapted for reversible coupling to a

Plant container (20), having at least one opening (11) for arranging and aligning at least one plant rod (3, 30);

characterized in that the Pflanzenhaltevornchtung (10) has a downwardly open support groove (13) adapted for coupling from above on an edge (22) of the plant container (20), which support groove (13) in the radial direction laterally is arranged from the opening (11) and extends in the circumferential direction (y) transversely to a longitudinal axis (zl 1) of the opening (11) and is arranged to align the opening (11) relative to the edge (22), wherein the Pflanzenhaltevornchtung ( 10) has at least one Hintergreifung (15) delimiting the support groove (13) at least in sections downwards with a radially inward free end (15.1).

2. Pflanzenhaltevornchtung according to claim 1, wherein the Hintergreifung in

Circumferential direction or along the longitudinal extent of the Pflanzenhaltevornchtung (10) is arranged at least approximately centrally; and / or wherein the plant holding device (10) is adapted for coupling by pivoting, in particular jointless about a free pivot axis or pivoting edge (yl 5), in particular on the Hintergreifung, in particular by pivoting from the outside diagonally to radially inside.

3. Plant holding device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein on an inner side (13.3) of the support groove (13) and / or on an opposite outer side (13.5) of the support groove a contact area (yzl3) set up for point or line-shaped or surface contact with the inside (21) a plant container (20) is formed; and / or wherein the opening (11) in the range of a maximum of 5 to 10mm, in particular a maximum of 0.5 to 3mm radially adjacent to the support groove (13) is arranged; and / or wherein an angle between the longitudinal axis (zl 1) of the opening and the support surface (13.1) of the support groove is less than or equal to 90 °, in particular in the range between 80 and 90 °; and / or wherein the support groove (13) at least approximately parallel to a bottom and / or

Extending top of the plant holder (10); and / or wherein the support groove (13) extends at least approximately orthogonal to at least one of the openings (11).

4. Plant holding device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the plant holding device (10) and in particular also the support groove (13) is designed as a ring section, in particular with sections of cylindrical inner and / or

Outer jacket surface (17), in particular over a circumferential angle in the range of 15 to 45 °; and / or wherein the plant holding device (10) has at least two circumferentially juxtaposed openings in the form of passage openings; and / or wherein the at least one opening (11) is disposed internally of the support groove; and / or wherein the plant-holding device (10) can be coupled by placing it on one or more edges of a plant container (20), in particular in conjunction with pivoting from above to radially inside; and / or wherein one / the pivoting edge (yl5) or the

Hintergreifung (15) in a height position (zl5) higher than a bottom of the

Plant holding device (10) or higher than a lower edge of an inner side of the support groove is arranged.

5. Plant holding device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the plant holding device (10) is an integral part of a moldable material, in particular plastic, in particular an injection molded part or a 3D printing part; and / or wherein the plant holder (10) has an integral, solid area (12) for

Arrangement of the at least one opening (11), in particular a in

Height direction (z) over a coupling or clamping section (zl2) extending integral, massive area.

A plant-holding device, in particular a plant-holding device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, for arranging and aligning at least one plant rod (30) relative to a plant container (20) made by forming at least one

Opening (11) for receiving the plant rod and by forming a coupling formed by a downwardly open support groove (13) with a support surface (13.1) radially laterally from the opening in a predefined orientation relative to the opening on a solid part, in particular on a part made of plastic, in particular by an injection molding process, wherein on the plant holding device (10) at least one support groove (13) at least partially downwardly delimiting the rear grip (15) with a radially inner free end (15.1) is formed.

7. plant-holding kit (40) with at least one plant rod (30) and at least one plant holding device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plant rod (30) at least in sections, in particular at a free end (33) geometrically corresponding to an opening (11) or through hole of the

Plant holding device (10) is formed, in particular as a clearance fit or

snug; and / or wherein the plant-retaining kit (40) comprises at least two

Plant holding devices (10), and wherein the plant rod (30) is U-shaped or elastic U-shaped can be arranged and two free ends (33) or dome portions (31), each corresponding geometrically to an opening (11) or

Through opening of the plant holding device (10) are formed.

8. Plant container (20) adapted for coupling with at least one

Plant holding device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a rim (22) with an outer edge (22.1) extending in the radial direction (x) and / or with a bearing surface (22.2) which in each case corresponds geometrically to the bearing groove (13) and / or for Hintergreifung (15) of the plant holding device (10) is formed.

9. A method for providing, in particular for pre-assembling a plant container (20) or a plant-holding kit (40) each having at least one plant-holding device

(10) according to any one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that the plant holding device (10) from above on a rim (22), in particular on an outer edge (22.1) of the edge of the plant container (20) is mounted, in particular by pivot mounting, by a downwardly open support groove (13) with a Support surface (13.1) and at least one of the support groove (13) at least partially downwardly delimiting the rear grip (15) is coupled with a radially inner free end (15.1) to the edge (22), wherein at least one plant rod (30) through an opening (11) the plant holder is inserted. 10. Use of a plant holding device, in particular one

A plant holder (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, for forming a plant-holding kit (40) comprising at least one plant rod (30) and for providing a plant-holding kit (40) for holding at least one plant rod (30) at an edge (22) of a plant container (20), wherein a support groove (13) of the plant container (20)

Plant holding device (10) with a support groove (13) at least partially downwardly delimiting the rear grip (15) is coupled with a radially inner free end (15.1) to the edge (22), in particular using two such

Plant holding devices (10) and at least one plant rod (30) coupled thereto for providing a plant container (20) having at least one plant-holding kit (40).