WO2020109407A1

WO2020109407A1 - Support device for containers, in particular for receiving bunches of plants

Info

Publication number: WO2020109407A1
Application number: PCT/EP2019/082782
Authority: WO
Inventors: Matthias Janke
Original assignee: Matthias Janke
Priority date: 2018-11-30
Filing date: 2019-11-27
Publication date: 2020-06-04

Abstract

The invention relates to a support device (3) for a container for bunches of plants, in particular for the transportation of plant bunches, such as bouquets, in a container with water in order to be able to provide the plants with sufficient water during transportation, wherein the support device (3) is formed of at least two support plates (1, 2), which are connected to one another at an angle, wherein the support plates (1, 2) each have a cut out (10, 11) which extends from the upper edge (6, 7) of the support plates (1, 2) in the direction of the lower edge or base line (4, 5) and ends above the base line (4, 5) in a bottom line (12, 13). The lateral parts (16a, 16b; 17a, 17b) of the support plates (1, 2), which flank the cut outs (10, 11), forms supports for the container and securely hold same during transportation so that an overturning of the container and the plant bunch is prevented.

Description

Support device for containers, in particular for holding

Plant containers

The invention relates to a support device for containers, in particular for containers for receiving plant containers, such as. B. bouquets. The support device can also be used as a transport device for the safe transport of the plant container.

Plant containers are, for example, bouquets of flowers or other arrangements using cut flowers and / or other plant, in particular decorative elements. Florists are able to create flowers in a very creative way from flowers with the help of cut greenery, branch elements or with the use of additional decorative elements. In addition to cut flowers, fir greenery is also to be thought of at Christmas time. The plant containers are often supplemented with colorful ribbons, even with electrically operated light sources or with candles, to give the respective plant container a suitable appearance and ambience for the specific purpose.

The production of these plant containers is complex and time-consuming. They are also expensive.

Florists therefore often prepare plant containers such as bouquets, etc. B. To be able to use times with little customer traffic. Customers are also often in a hurry and are happy to be able to choose a suitable bouquet from a selection of pre-made bouquets without having to wait for a bouquet to be tied.

The pre-made bouquets are displayed in suitable containers with water for sale. Depending on the size and scope of the respective bouquet, the containers are at risk of tipping and should preferably be supported and held so that they cannot tip over, so that the container with the bouquet is not accidentally tipped over. This also serves to protect the bouquet from possible damage as a result of falling over. In addition, the plant containers still have to be transported from the place of manufacture, for example to a florist-operated shop or a flower shop, to the destination or a recipient.

This is also associated with difficulties, since the plant containers should reach the destination / recipient in an undamaged state as far as possible, but the plant containers are on the one hand exposed to mechanical forces during transport and on the other hand are subject to natural deterioration phenomena due to the period of transport.

Regarding the latter, it has to be taken into account, for example, that at least some of the plants in the plant container require a certain amount of moisture even during transport. If this moisture is not or only insufficiently granted, it is also necessary to cut the individual flowers of a plant bundle again after a short period of transport.

Plant containers can also easily be damaged by mechanical forces during transport in a motor vehicle. The transporter is usually a non-savvy and the plant containers private for z. B. Recipient transporting buyer of the plant container, who wants to present it as a gift or for decoration purposes.

For example, many buyers place the plant containers in the footwell or trunk of their motor vehicle for transport. Both in the footwell and in the trunk, the plant containers can then roll back and forth during the unavoidable acceleration and braking movements of the motor vehicle and bump into other objects located there or also the inside of the motor vehicle. This inevitably causes damage to the plant containers.

This also applies if a careful carrier places the plant containers on the front passenger seat to avoid damaging the plant containers. Similar problems can also occur in this case. Due to their shape, plant containers, in particular bouquets of flowers, lie in most cases laterally with the upper part of the bouquet on a support during transport. This means that damage to the flowers and thus to the areas of a bouquet or plant bundle that are particularly visible to the viewer can occur frequently.

The disadvantages are evident not only for the buyer of the plant container, who presents a slightly damaged bouquet as a gift and may have to explain this apologetically, but also for the florist who sold the plant container. He has sold a perfect plant container, which in principle could have a longer shelf life of, for example, 7 or even 14 days. Without the fault of the seller, however, the plant container will either be visibly damaged or at least attacked in its structure, so that the shelf life will be reduced accordingly. A reduced shelf life of a gift plant container has a negative impact on the reputation of the florist or florist, although they are not responsible for it.

It should also be borne in mind that the bumps against the inside of motor vehicle doors or other limitations or other objects in the trunk or in the footwell do not have to be immediately visible and can even go unnoticed beyond the handover of the plant containers to the recipient. An affected delicate branch of a plant or a leaf that has just been kinked will wither much faster and thus reduce the shelf life of the entire container.

Likewise, a reduced shelf life of a gift plant container can result from the failure to re-cut the individual flowers within the plant container. This omission can be done for various reasons such as B. ignorance, lack of practice or experience, contact allergy, reluctance or lack of time. A shelf life that is reduced due to the lack of a new cut of a plant can also be blamed on the florist or the flower shop, who are not responsible for this either. Many of these problems have already been noticed in practice, and attempts have been made to improve something here.

Therefore, thoughts have been developed in the course of the last few years as to how better transport of such plant containers can take place. These proposals work with transport devices for the plant containers, and in many cases watertight containers are provided for holding the plant containers.

A simple concept for this is already flexible bags, which are arranged around the stems of the plant container and filled with liquid and sealed as watertight as possible. This ensures at least a supply of moisture for the plant containers during transport, however, the risk of damage remains.

An example of this is a disposable container for transporting cut flowers in particular, which is proposed in EP 0 966 907 B1 and which is designed as a collapsible bag to save space.

Another bag-like shape with a drawstring is also proposed in DE 10 2004 063 287 A1. EP 2 799 365 B1, for example, goes even further, starting completely from a fixed or collapsible vase and wishing to extend the transport options for bouquets of flowers or potted plants to fresh wipes.

Basically, bag-like shapes have the disadvantage that bags cannot be placed upright with an ostrich in the bag. This creates a risk of leakage for the liquid in the flexible bag. Due to the structure of the binding area of an ostrich with the bag surrounding it, absolute water resistance cannot be achieved even with very good drawstring systems. This unavoidable risk of leakage even creates the risk, in addition to the conventional concept, that the liquid from the bag gets onto a motor vehicle seat or similar documents and can cause stains or other damage there. Bag-like constructions are also known from DE 20 201 1 104 242 U1 and DE 20 201 1 104 243 U1. DE 20 2014 101 060 U1 describes a shopping bag for the transport of a single bouquet of flowers.

However, all of these concepts are unsatisfactory.

Instead of such flexible and / or bag-like storage conditions, other arrangements have also become known.

For example, EP 0 625 1 17 B1 proposes a storage relationship for cut flowers which has the shape of a pocket and is coated on the inside with absorbent material which forms a liquid reservoir for the cut flowers.

Another attempt has been proposed in DE 20 2012 005 518 U1, namely as a flower vase for cut flowers, which, unlike conventional flower vases, is in the form of a body tapering upwards.

A collapsible vase from EP 2 154 077 B1 is similarly designed.

Another alternative is proposed in DE 10 2007 049 895 A1 as a foldable transport flower vase.

None of the above ideas from the prior art represents a completely convincing solution to the transport problems described above.

There remains the danger that the plant containers are damaged during the transport, or there is the danger that there is not sufficient moisture available while the plant container is being transported, or there remains the danger that interior areas of the motor vehicle used for the transport, such as a Footwell or a trunk or the seats are soaked through leaking water or get dirty in some other way. The occurrence of several of these dangers at the same time cannot be ruled out. US 2018/139 908 A1 describes a device for transporting a plant container which has a container with 4 side parts, a base and a lid, an intermediate piece (tray assembly) being provided in the container at a distance above the base, which has a central opening. For transport, the flower arrangement is guided through the central opening, so that the flowers, leaves or the like run above the intermediate piece and the stems run below the intermediate piece. The intermediate piece serves to hold the bouquet in position and thus prevent the delicate flowers from coming into contact with the container wall, for example during transport, and possibly being damaged. Furthermore, an insert is provided, wherein two plate-shaped elements are connected to one another in a cross shape by means of corresponding notches, and the top edge of each plate-shaped element has a recess, so that a trough is formed in the assembled state. This insert is located on the bottom of the container, the lower edges of the plate-shaped elements being secured by corresponding grooves in the base plate of the container. The trough serves to hold a vessel, such as a vase or the like. The interaction of the intermediate piece and the insert keeps the plant container together with the container in position during transport. The disadvantage here is that the device is a relatively complex component that is composed of several elements. In addition, it is complex to manufacture and associated with costs. The German utility model DE 20 2018 100 510 U1, which deals with a transport device for the safe transport of flower containers, can be traced back to the present applicant, whereby the flower containers can also be reliably supplied with water during transport. The transport device essentially consists of a one-piece base body which has the shape of a cylinder, truncated cone or polygon with a contact surface and an upper side, and the transport device is made of a dimensionally stable material. Starting from the top, a receiving area for a container for the plant container extends downward in the direction of the contact surface, but does not protrude beyond the contact surface. The footprint can be provided with a surrounding frame that the Footprint of the transport device and thus the tipping safety increased. For easier transport, carrying devices such as handles or interventions can be attached to the lateral surface. With this transport device, a safe transport of a plant container together with a water-containing container is possible. The transport device described here is designed in particular for repeated use as a reusable article. Regardless of this, alternative devices for the transport and storage of plant containers are desired, in particular alternatives that are also suitable as take-away and / or disposable items. This is where the present invention comes in. The object of the invention is to propose a support device for containers for plant containers, which creates the greatest possible avoidance of damage to the transported plant containers, in particular on the way from a florist to a destination, for example in the case of a recipient, while also taking into account the moisture requirements of the plant containers.

Another idea according to the invention relates to the use of the container for holding the plant container not only for the display and water supply of the plant container before the sale and during transport, but also as a vase for the installation of the plant container at the recipient.

This object is achieved in a generic support device by means of the invention in that the support device is composed of at least two support plates which are connected at an angle, and the support plates connected to the support device form a receiving area for a container and support the container from the outside and secure against tipping. The support plates comprise a baseline, an upper edge opposite the baseline and a left and right side line connecting the baseline and the upper edge.

The base lines form the standing surface of the support device in the assembled state of the support device.

The upper edge has an incision that extends down towards the baseline and ends at a distance from the baseline. The lower end of the incision, that is to say the bottom of the incision (also referred to as the bottom line), extends between the left and right limbs of the incision, the limbs laterally delimiting the incision.

Up to this point, the support plates can be configured identically.

To form the support device, the at least two support plates are plugged together at an angle to form a plug connection.

The connection can be detachable or non-detachable.

It is preferred that the connection be releasable.

For the plug-in connection, a notch is provided in the bottom line of a first support plate, which extends vertically downwards from the bottom line in the direction of the base line and ends at a distance a from the base line.

Correspondingly, a notch is provided in the base line of a second support plate, which extends vertically upwards in the direction of the base line and ends at a distance b from the base line.

It is preferred that the distance between the base line and the bottom line of the first and second support plates and the depth of the notches and the distance a and b between the end point of the notch and the base line of the first support plate and the end point of the notch and the base line of the second support plate are the same. If the distances a, b and the depth of the notches of the first and second support plates are the same, one becomes stable and secure stand of the support device achieved since the bottom lines and the base lines are aligned with each other in the connected state.

Embodiments with different lengths of the distances a and b are also conceivable. However, in the set-up state of the support device, a secure position of the support device and thus a secure hold of a container should be obtained.

The notches can also have a corrugated shape corresponding to one another. The wave shape creates a stronger bond and protects against unintentional loosening of the support plates.

To form the support device from the at least two support plates, the second support plate with notch in the base line is inserted into the notch in the bottom line of the first support plate. The crossing base lines form a footprint for the container and the crossing base lines form the footprint for the support device.

For example, the first and second support plates can be plugged together at a substantially right angle and form a right-angled plug connection.

The incisions of the support plates define the receiving area of the support device for the container and the side parts of the support plates which flank the incision form the supports for the container.

The depth and width of the incisions and inclination of the legs can be arbitrary, for. B. depending on the container to be picked. In any case, the depth and width should be selected and coordinated so that the container is supported against tipping.

According to one embodiment, the bottom line is the same length or shorter than the distance of the bottom line to the upper edge or as the depth of the incision. For example, the length ratio of the distance or the depth of the incision to the length of the bottom line can be approximately 1: 0.5 to 0.8. The bottom lines of the support plates of a support device can be adapted to the outer shape of the standing surface or the standing area of the container to be accommodated. However, an adaptation to the outer shape of the stand area or the stand area is not absolutely necessary, since the container is supported by the side parts and is thus protected from falling over.

Since containers for plant containers, such as. B. vases and the like, typically have a flat base, it is preferred that the bottom lines of the support plates of a support device form a flat base for the container, z. B. by being flush with each other in the assembled state.

The basic shape of the support plates can be selected in many ways. It can be a rectangle, a trapezoid, an isosceles trapezoid. The side lines can have a curved course. B. convex, concave and / or wavy.

The slope of the side lines can change in the course from the baseline to the upper edge. In a first section the side line can be inclined at an acute angle to the base line and in a subsequent second section it can run perpendicular to the base line.

The support plates are preferably axially symmetrical to the vertical central axis, particularly preferably the support plates including notch are axially symmetrical to the vertical central axis. Examples of such shapes are a rectangular shape or an isosceles trapezoid. In the case of an isosceles trapezoid, the base line is preferably longer than the opposite upper edge.

Typical plate thicknesses range from a few millimeters to centimeters, e.g. B. from about 0.5 cm to 2.5 cm, in particular 0.5 cm to 1.5 cm.

However, the thickness of the support plates can vary as needed depending on the stability and material desired. The position of the notches in the bottom line or base line is in principle freely selectable and not specifically defined, but can be chosen freely as required.

The position of the notch in the first support plate and the position of the notch in the second support plate can be different from one another. However, it is preferred if the notches are provided in the middle of the base or base line.

It is particularly advantageous if the support plate, including the incision and notch, has an axis symmetry with the vertical central axis.

The side lines of the side parts can have a projection or nose in the region of the transition to the base line. This projection or nose extends the base line and consequently increases the footprint without, however, essentially requiring more material for the support plates. This embodiment thus contributes to stability.

More than two support plates can also be used to form the support device. If, for example, a support device for a container with a particularly large circumference is required, three or more support plates can be connected to one another at a corresponding angle. Another example is when smaller distances between adjacent side parts with a constant circumference of the receiving area is desired.

The top edge can run parallel to the baseline. A left and right edge region of the upper edge is formed by the incision, the edge regions delimiting the side parts upwards. The height of the left and right side parts of a support plate can be the same or different. The upper edge can also be designed as required. It can be straight or curved.

As stated above, however, with regard to simple and inexpensive production, it is advantageous if the support plate is axially symmetrical to the vertical central axis. To facilitate wearing, e.g. B. during transport, carrying devices can be provided on the side parts, such as handles or finger holes in the side parts. The carrying devices are typically located in the opposite side parts of a support plate. The carrying devices are preferably provided in the support plate with the notch in the bottom line. This can prevent the support plate with the notch in the base line from being detached from the plug connection when the support device is raised.

The support device can additionally have a base plate which rests on the base lines. For this purpose, slots are provided in the base plate in a position which corresponds to the side parts and extend radially into the base plate. To insert the base plate, the slots grip around the side parts and the base plate can be pressed down along the legs. The thickness of the base plate is not particularly critical. It usually corresponds to the thickness of the support plates. In principle, the circumferential shape is also freely selectable. It can be round or angular.

To facilitate handling, the base plate can have one or more grip holes.

Intermediate shelves can be used for the support device, which can be inserted into the receiving area at a distance from the floor lines. The intermediate floors preferably have a circumference which is adapted to the circumference of the receiving area at the selected height. Like the base plate, they can have radial incisions.

Pre-punched tabs can also be provided in the two side parts of a support plate, which, when folded out, form a substantially right angle with the side part and can support the intermediate floor.

The possibility of using intermediate shelves increases the variability of the support device according to the invention, since this allows the depth of the receiving area to be adapted to a container height and, consequently, the support device can be used equally for tilt-proof transport for high but also low containers. In principle, any material can be used for the production of the support device or the support plates for the support device and for the further components such as base plate and intermediate floors, such as. B. a material as is known for the production of disposable tableware.

Plastics can be used, such as. B. polystyrene, polyethylene, acrylic glass etc.

From an ecological point of view, biodegradable materials, such as those used for. B. are also already known for the production of disposable tableware. Examples are biodegradable plastics, such as biopolymers such. As polylactic acid (PLA) and CPLA (crystallized PLA), cereal-based materials such as corn starch, wheat starch, potato starch, from vegetable materials such as sugar cane (bagasse), palm leaf, reed fibers, bamboo and the like, wood-based materials such as. B. pulp, cellulose, cardboard, such as corrugated cardboard, cardboard etc.

Inexpensive materials such as cardboard, corrugated cardboard, cardboard etc. are particularly advantageous for single use.

The support plates, the base plate and / or intermediate floors can be provided with a coating in whole or in part. Are you z. B. from a water-sensitive material, such as on z. B. paper and / or cardboard base, they can be provided with a water-resistant paint layer.

The parts of the support device (support plates, base plate, etc.) can be single-colored, multi-colored, transparent and also different from one another and also designed in a completely different way.

For example, the surfaces of the front and / or rear sides of the side parts can be provided with sayings, logos, patterns and the like. The support device can thus act as an information or advertising medium. They can be seasonal, e.g. B. with Christmas motifs, spring colors etc.

The support device according to the invention is intended for the secure holding of a container for plant containers. The container can in particular a vase for a plant container such. B. be a bouquet.

The support device and the container are intended and designed in particular for the safe transport of a plant container from the point of sale to the destination / recipient.

The container contains water for keeping the plants fresh during use, and the support device prevents the container from tipping over during transport, so that water leakage and / or damage to the plant container can be avoided.

There is also no need to cut the plant container at the installation site.

The container can be designed as a take-away item and, like the support device, can be made from a material as is known for the production of conventional disposable cups, and as it is known for. B. is mentioned above for the manufacture of the support device.

In the simplest case, a conventional disposable cup with sufficient dimensions can be used as the container. Conventional disposable cups are usually provided with a waterproof coating on the inside and are therefore also suitable as a container for plant containers.

Like the support plates of the support device, the container can be colored, in particular, on the outer surface and / or provided with motifs, sayings, etc.

The support device together with the container ensure safe storage and keeping freshly made plant containers in the sales points and enable safe transport from the point of sale to the destination or recipient of the plant container. A Damage to the plant container, as z. B. can occur during horizontal transport can be avoided. In addition, the water supply to the plants in the plant container is guaranteed without interruption. At the destination, the container with plant containers can be removed from the support device and handed over to the recipient. This can then place the plant container in the container or another vase in his household as usual, without the individual flowers of the plant container having to be cut again, since the plant container has been supplied with water during the entire transport.

The support device, which is now no longer required, can occasionally be returned to the florist by the customer if, for example, a type of deposit system is set up for this support device. The support device can then be used again by the florist.

The customer can also purchase the complete support device for their own purposes and use it again. Another advantage is when the container is matched to the size and scope of the plant container. There is then no need to provide a suitable vase for the plant container, which experience has shown is not always available. In addition, the support device according to the invention has numerous other advantages:

It is simple and inexpensive to manufacture, since the support plates can have essentially the same shape and therefore one or two blanks are sufficient for the manufacture.

The support plates are stackable and can be packed, distributed and stored in a space-saving manner.

The support plates with the same notch are interchangeable, which means that in the event that a plate is defective, the entire support device is not immediately disposed of must be replaced, only the defective support plate can be replaced by a corresponding whole support plate.

The support device can be assembled on site and if necessary, this saves storage space for storage.

The support device is reusable. If the seller wants z. B. only take the container together with the plant containers, the support device is ready to hold another container.

Another advantage is that the support device according to the invention can be provided as a punched sheet. The individual device parts are pre-punched in the punched sheet as stripping parts. If necessary, the parts can be broken out and put together. Since the punched sheets are flat sheets, they can be transported and stored to save space. In addition, they are always ready for use when needed.

Because the design is so simple, the assembly from the pre-punched punched sheet is also accessible to inexperienced people.

The present invention is explained in more detail below using the example of an embodiment:

Show it:

Figure 1 shows a first support plate for the support device according to the invention;

FIG. 2 shows a second support plate for the support device according to the invention, the second support plate being the counterpart to the first support plate;

Figure 3 is a side view obliquely from above of the invention

Support device with connected first and second support plate; Figure 4 shows an embodiment of a support plate for the invention

Support device;

Figure 5 is a plan view of a base plate; Figure 6 is a top view of a support device according to the invention with a base plate;

Figure 7 shows the support device according to Figure 6 in a front view obliquely from above;

Figure 8 shows the support device according to Figures 6 and 7 in a lateral

Front view; and

FIG. 9 shows a schematic illustration from below of the support device according to FIGS. 6 to 8; and

Figure 10 shows a punched sheet with pre-punched parts for a support device according to the invention. As described above, the support device according to the invention is constructed from support plates 1, 2, which can advantageously be detachably connected to one another. A first support plate 1 is shown in FIG. 1, and a second support plate 2, which represents the counterpart to the support plate 1, is shown in FIG.

Figure 3 shows the support device 3 according to the invention with support plates 1 and 2 in the connected state.

The support plates 1, 2 are connected to one another at an angle, here an essentially right angle.

The support plates 1 and 2 according to FIGS. 1 and 2 essentially have the shape of an isosceles trapezoid with essentially the same dimensions for the base line 4, 5 and the side lines 8a, 8b; 9a, 9b. The base lines 4, 5, which form the base of the support device 3, are longer than the opposite upper edge 6, 7, which forms the upper end of the support device 3.

The end points of the base line 4, 5 and the upper edge 6, 7 are each connected by a side line 8a, 8b or 9a, 9b, the side line 8a, 9a in the figure on the left and the side line 8b or 9b on the right ( hereinafter also referred to as left and right side lines).

Both support plates 1 and 2 each have an incision 10, 1 1, which extends downward from the upper edge 6, 7 in the direction of the base line 4, 5, the incisions 10, 1 1 each opening or ending in a bottom line 12, 13 . end up. The depth of the incision 10, 1 1, that is, the distance between the upper edge 6, 7 and the bottom line 12, 13, is less than the distance between the base line 4, 5 and the upper edge 6, 7 (that is, the height of the trapezoid).

In the support plates 1, 2 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the distance between the bottom line 12, 13 and the base line 4, 5 is essentially identical. The length of the floor lines 12, 13 is also essentially identical.

In particular, the length of the bottom line 12, 13 can also vary. By providing the incisions 10, 11, the upper edge 6, 7 is divided into a left and right edge region (6a, 6b and 7a, 7b, respectively), the side parts 16a, 16b and 17a, 17b of the support plates 1, 2 terminating at the top .

The side parts 16a, 16b and 17a, 17b define a receiving area 18 for a container for plant containers (not shown in the figure).

In the bottom line 12 of the first support plate 1, a notch 14 is inserted, which extends vertically downwards in the direction of the base line 4, but ends at a distance a above the base line 4.

Corresponding to the notch 14 of the first support plate 1, a notch 15 is provided in the base line 5 of the second support plate 2, which notch extends vertically upwards in the direction of the bottom line 13 and ends at a distance b from the bottom line 13. The distances a, b and thus the depth of the notches 14, 15 should be essentially identical in order to obtain a stable connection with aligned base lines 4, 5 and base lines 12, 13.

But they can also be different from one another, as long as a stable position of the support device 3 is ensured.

To erect the support device 3, the second support plate 2 with notch 15 is inserted into the notch 14 of the first support plate 1, as shown in FIG. 3.

Since the distances a, b and the depths of the notches 14 and 15 are essentially the same in the embodiment shown, both the upper end and the bottom end of the plug connection are flush and form an essentially flat standing surface for the support device 3 and a flat floor area for a container for the plant container.

A protrusion 21 in the transition region between side lines 8a, 8b and base line 4 is indicated by dashed lines in FIG. With such a protrusion 21, the base lines 4, 5 can be extended and thus the footprint can be enlarged. The incisions 10, 11 are laterally delimited by a leg 19a, 19b or 20a, 20b. In the embodiment shown in the figures, the legs run at an angle of inclination downward to the bottom line 12, 13, the diameter of the incisions 10, 11 narrowing. The angle of inclination at which the legs extend downward can, however, be selected as required. However, the downward tapering course shown in the figures corresponds to the design of a typical vase.

The dimensions for the incisions 10 and 11 are chosen in accordance with the containers provided. This applies in particular to the horizontal dimensions such as the horizontal length of the incisions 10, 1 1. The vertical length of the incisions 10, 1 1 (distance between the bottom line 12, 13 and the upper edge 6, 7) is less critical, but should be sufficient to to be able to hold a container securely and to prevent it from tipping over.

A variant of the notches 14, 15 is shown in FIG. 4, which has a wavy course here. The undulating course results in a particularly good form fit and thus a stronger safeguard against unintentional loosening of the support plates 1, 2. FIG. 4 also shows a further embodiment of the support device according to the invention. Here, in the support plate shown, tabs are pre-punched on the legs at a distance from the floor, which can be folded out and, in the unfolded state, project into the space essentially vertically to the surface of the support plate. The tabs 23, 24 have an upper and lower edge and a left and right side edge, based on the position in the support plate. The support plate is severed in each case along the upper edge and along the lateral edge spaced from the incision; the lower edge is firmly connected to the support plate. The dividing lines define the fold-out tab 23, 24.

In the unfolded state, the tabs 23, 24 can support the bottom surface of cups or vase-like vessels, the depth of which is less than the depth of the receiving area 18, but also an intermediate base (not shown). An intermediate floor can be designed similar to a floor plate, but generally has a smaller circumference, which has the circumference of the receiving area at the height provided for the intermediate floor or tabs 23, 24.

In the support plate according to FIG. 4, grip holes 25, 26 for gripping the support device are indicated in the side parts.

An embodiment of a base plate 27 with radial incisions 28 is shown in the top view in FIG. 5. The position of the radial incisions 28 corresponds to the side parts 16a, 16b; 17a, 17b of the first and second support plates 1, 2. To insert the base plate 27 into the receiving area 18, the radial incisions 28 include the side parts 16a, 16b and 17a, 17b of the first support plate 1 and the second support plate 2 along the legs 19a, 19b or 20a, 20b. The support plate shown in Figure 5 has a round peripheral shape. The base plate 28 can be removed again from the support device if necessary due to the positive plug connection.

Figure 6 shows a support device according to the invention from above, wherein a base plate 27, as shown for example in Figure 5, is used.

The base plate 27 has a grip hole 29 here.

A front view obliquely from above of the support device with base plate 27 is shown in FIG. Here, grip holes 25, 26 can also be seen in the side parts 16, 16b.

FIG. 8 shows a side view of the support device according to FIG. 7, but the support device is rotated counterclockwise by one position, so that the side part 17a is oriented forwards.

FIG. 9 is a schematic illustration from below of the support device according to FIGS. 6 to 8, the support device being rotated counterclockwise by one position, so that side part 16b is now oriented towards the front. Figure 10 shows an example of the provision of the support device according to the invention in the form of a punched sheet. In the punched sheet, the individual parts of the device are specified as stripping parts in the desired embodiment, such as shape and, if appropriate, additional additional elements. For assembly, the parts can be easily broken out and put together and are therefore immediately available for use.

The support device 3 according to the invention is particularly suitable for containers, the height of which clearly exceeds the diameter of the base, and which are therefore particularly at risk of tipping.

With the present invention, in particular for floristry companies such as flower shops, a possibility is created which they can offer the customer in order to make the transport of the plant container or plants more pleasant and safe for him and at the same time to better protect the bouquet or the other plant container from damage and drying out .

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1 first support plate

2 second support plate

3 support device

4 first baseline

5 second baseline

6 top edge

7 top edge

8a, 8b sideline

9a, 9b sideline

10 Incision of the first support plate

1 1 incision of the second support plate 12 bottom line

13 bottom line

14 notch (first support plate)

15 notch (second support plate)

16a, 16b side parts (first support plate)

17a, 17b side parts (second support plate)

18 recording area

19a, 19b legs of the incision 10

20a, 20b leg of the incision 1 1

21 head start

22 wavy notch

23; 24 fold-out flaps

25; 26 grip hole (side part)

27 base plate

28 radial cuts

29 grip hole (base plate)

Claims

Expectations

1. support device (3) for a container for plant containers,

wherein the support device (3) is composed of at least two support plates (1, 2) which are connected at an angle to one another, and wherein the support plates (1, 2) connected to the support device (3) form a receiving area (18) for the container ,

wherein the support plates (1, 2) have a base line (4, 5) and an upper edge (6, 7) opposite the base line (4, 5), and the base line (4, 5) and the upper edge (6, 7) are connected to one another by a side line (8a, b; 9a, b),

wherein an incision (10, 11) is provided in the upper edge (6, 7), which extends in the direction of the base line (4, 5) and at a distance from the base line (4, 5) in a base line (12, 13) ends,

the side parts (16a, 16b; 17a, 17b) of the support plates (1, 2) flanking the incision (10, 11) form supports for the container.

2. Support device (3) according to claim 1,

the support plates (1, 2) being releasably connected to one another.

3. Support device (3) according to claim 1 or 2,

a notch (14) is provided in a first support plate (1) in the bottom line (12), which extends perpendicularly downwards to the base line (4) and ends at a distance a from the base line, and in a second support plate (2 ) a notch (15) is provided in the base line (5), which extends vertically upwards in the direction of the base line (13) and ends at a distance b from the base line (13).

4. Support device (3) according to one of the preceding claims,

the support device (3) being formed by inserting a second base plate (5) with its notch (15) into the notch (14) of a first base plate (4).

5. Support device (3) according to one of the preceding claims,

wherein the bottom line (12, 13) is the same length or shorter than the distance between the bottom line (12, 13) to the upper edge (6, 7).

6. Support device (3) according to one of the preceding claims,

the incision (10, 11) tapering in the direction of the bottom line (12, 13).

7. Support device (3) according to one of the preceding claims,

wherein the support plates are axially symmetrical to the vertical central axis.

8. Support device (3) according to one of the preceding claims,

the support plates have a rectangular or trapezoidal shape.

9. Support device (3) according to claim 8,

in the case of a trapezoidal shape, the upper edge (6, 7) is shorter than the base line (4, 5).

10. Support device (3) according to claim 8 or 9,

wherein the support plates (4, 5) have the shape of an isosceles trapezoid.

1 1. Support device according to one of the preceding claims and container for a support device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support device (3) and / or the container for the support device (3) is made of a material which is selected from a plastic, in particular polystyrene, polyethylene, acrylic glass, a biodegradable material, in particular biodegradable biopolymers, for example polylactic acid, crystallized polylactic acid, cereal-based materials, sugar cane, palm leaf, reed fibers, bamboo, wood-based materials, in particular cardboard, corrugated cardboard, and cardboard.

12. Support device (3) according to one of the preceding claims,

wherein the side lines (8a, b; 9a, b) have a projection or nose (21) in the transition region to the base line (4, 5).

13. Support device (3) according to one of the preceding claims;

wherein the support device (3) has a detachable base plate (27).

14. Support device (3) according to one of the preceding claims,

the notches 14, 15 have a wave shape.

15. Support device (3) according to one of the preceding claims,

at least in the side parts (16a, 16b; 17a, 17b) of a support plate (1, 2) on the legs (19a, 19b; 20a, 20b) a flap (23, 24) is provided.

16. Container comprising a support device according to one of claims 1 to 15 and a container suitable for being received in the receiving area (18) of the support device (3).

17. Container according to claim 16,

the container having a cylindrical shape or a truncated cone shape.

18. Support device according to one of claims 1 to 15 or container according to claim 16 or 17,

the support device (3) being composed of three or more support plates which are connected at an angle to one another and form a receiving region (18).

19. Support device according to one of claims 1 to 18,

the individual components of the support device (3) being present as pre-punched break-out parts in the form of a punched sheet.

20. Die-cut sheet with pre-punched break-out parts in the form of the components for a support device according to one of claims 1 to 19.