Standard tree ring mold
By using a standardized tree ring mold assembly structure, the problems of labor-intensive and inconsistent traditional tree ring production are solved, resulting in aesthetically pleasing and sturdy tree rings and improved efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
AI Technical Summary
Traditional tree ring making is labor-intensive and results in inconsistent sizes, affecting aesthetics.
Using a standard tree ring mold, including plant fixing rings, support ribs, external fixing rings, rigid retaining rings, and shaping scrapers, the tree ring can be quickly assembled and shaped through combination and snap-fit structures.
This resulted in tree circles that were uniform in size, neat, beautiful, and sturdy, saving time and manpower and improving work efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of green plants, and in particular relates to a standard tree circle mold. Background Technology
[0002] Constructing standard tree circles around trees using soil is a common tree-planting technique. This practice provides trees with additional protection and adequate growing space, reducing competition for nutrients between trees and surrounding vegetation. Tree circles also serve as a warning system, helping to prevent trampling and damage from the external environment. Furthermore, tree circles aid in water management; their recessed design prevents water loss, promoting tree growth. Adding soil within the tree circle improves soil conditions, increasing fertility and aeration, providing a more suitable growing environment for trees. Overall, tree circle technology not only benefits tree health but also plays a beautifying and overall planning role in urban greening and landscape design. Traditionally, tree circle construction involves workers using steel rings or other tools to define an area around the tree, then manually filling in the soil to create the circle. However, this process is labor-intensive, and the resulting tree circles vary in size, affecting aesthetics. Summary of the Invention
[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0004] This utility model provides a standard tree ring mold to address the problem that in the traditional tree ring making process, workers use steel rings or other tools to plan an area around the tree and then manually fill it to make a tree ring. However, this process requires a lot of manpower and the tree rings produced are of different sizes, affecting the aesthetics. (II) Utility Model Content
[0006] This utility model provides a standard tree ring mold that can effectively solve the above problems. The specific solution is as follows: A standard tree ring mold includes a plant fixing ring, a support rib, and an outer fixing ring. One end of the support rib is detachably inserted and installed on the outside of the plant fixing ring, and the other end of the support rib is detachably inserted and installed on the inside of the outer fixing ring.
[0007] It also includes a rigid resistive ring, which is detachably snapped onto the external retaining ring;
[0008] The shaped scraper is detachably plugged into an external retaining ring.
[0009] Furthermore, the green plant fixing ring is divided into two parts: a first half-moon ring and a second half-moon ring. The inner and outer diameters of the first half-moon ring and the second half-moon ring are matched. Several insertion slots A are provided at both ends of the first half-moon ring. The insertion slots A are equidistantly arranged along the end face of the first half-moon ring. Several mounting strips A are also provided at both ends of the first half-moon ring. The mounting strips A are arranged between two adjacent insertion slots A.
[0010] Furthermore, a plurality of mounting strips B are provided at both ends of the second crescent ring. The mounting strips B are equidistantly arranged along the end face of the second crescent ring. A plurality of insertion slots B are also provided at both ends of the second crescent ring. The insertion slots B are arranged between two adjacent mounting strips B. The mounting strips B and the insertion slots B are respectively adapted to the insertion slots A and the mounting strips A.
[0011] Furthermore, the first and second crescent rings have several mounting ports A on their outer surfaces, and one end of the support rib is inserted into the mounting port A.
[0012] Furthermore, the external fixing ring is divided into a third crescent ring and a fourth crescent ring. The inner and outer diameters of the third and fourth crescent rings are matched and are larger than the inner and outer diameters of the first and second crescent rings. Several insertion slots C are provided at both ends of the third crescent ring. The insertion slots C are equidistantly arranged along the end face of the first crescent ring. Several mounting strips C are also provided at both ends of the third crescent ring. The mounting strips C are arranged between two adjacent insertion slots C. A sliding groove A is provided on the upper surface of the third crescent ring.
[0013] Furthermore, the fourth semilunar ring has several mounting strips D at both ends, which are equidistant from each other along the end face of the fourth semilunar ring. The fourth semilunar ring also has several insertion slots D at both ends, which are located between two adjacent mounting strips D. The mounting strips D and insertion slots D are adapted to insertion slots C and mounting strips C, respectively. The upper surface of the fourth semilunar ring has a sliding groove B, which is adapted to sliding groove A.
[0014] Furthermore, the third and fourth crescent rings are provided with a plurality of mounting ports B on their outer surfaces, and one end of the support rib is inserted into the mounting port B.
[0015] Furthermore, a rigid resisting ring is engaged on the outer side of the slide groove A and slide groove B, and a engaging part is provided on the inner side of the rigid resisting ring. The bottom end of the engaging part abuts against the bottom of the slide groove A and slide groove B, and the outer wall is in contact with the inner wall of the slide groove A and slide groove B. After the engagement is completed, the outer wall of the rigid resisting ring is flush with the outer wall of the third and fourth crescent rings.
[0016] Furthermore, the slide grooves A and B are also fitted with shaping scrapers, the bottom of one end of which abuts against the bottom of slide grooves A and B, and both sides of which are respectively attached to the inner walls of slide grooves A and B and the inner wall of the rigid resistance ring.
[0017] Furthermore, a handle is fixedly connected to the outer side of the shaping scraper.
[0018] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0020] 1. Select appropriate plant fixing rings based on the area occupied by the greenery. Slide the first and second half-moon rings onto the greenery. The installation strip B, insertion slot B, insertion slot A, and installation strip A facilitate the assembly of the first and second half-moon rings and make later disassembly and repair easy. The installation ports A on the first and second half-moon rings allow the support ribs to be inserted and installed.
[0021] Second, the installation strip D, insertion slot D, insertion slot C and installation strip C facilitate the assembly of the third and fourth crescent rings and facilitate subsequent disassembly and repair. The installation port B on the third and fourth crescent rings allows the support ribs to be inserted and installed on them, completing the connection between the external fixing ring and the green plant fixing ring. Workers can select the appropriate external fixing ring and support ribs according to the required paving area.
[0022] Third, the locking parts on the rigid resistance ring can be engaged by the sliding grooves A and B set on the third and fourth semi-lunar rings. The bottom end of the locking part abuts against the bottom of sliding grooves A and B, and the outer wall is in contact with the inner wall of sliding grooves A and B. The bottom of one end of the shaping scraper abuts against the bottom of sliding grooves A and B, and both sides are in contact with the inner wall of the other side of sliding grooves A and B and the inner wall of the rigid resistance ring, respectively. This provides a limiting and guiding function for the shaping scraper. During installation, the various components are assembled with the tree trunk as the center. Then, soil is added and shaped on the outside of the outer fixing ring to make the tree rings uniform in size, neat, beautiful, and sturdy. The rigid retaining ring can further fix the third and fourth crescent rings together. After the snap-fit is completed, the outer wall of the rigid retaining ring is flush with the outer walls of the third and fourth crescent rings, making the inner surface of the tree ring round and preventing soil from flowing into grooves A and B during use. The shaping scraper can shape the mixed soil. One side of the shaping scraper expands outward to increase the collection of soil. The handle set on the outside of the shaping scraper allows the worker to exert force more easily, saving a lot of time and improving work efficiency. The worker can also change different shaping scrapers according to the required shape. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram from another perspective of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the first, second, third, and fourth crescent rings and the supporting ribs in this utility model.
[0026] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the first, second, third, and fourth crescent rings and the supporting ribs in this utility model from another perspective.
[0027] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the hard resisting ring and the shaping scraper in this utility model;
[0028] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the hard resistive ring in this utility model.
[0029] In the diagram: 1. Green plant fixing ring; 2. Support rib; 3. External fixing ring; 4. Rigid retaining ring; 5. Shaping scraper; 6. First crescent ring; 7. Second crescent ring; 8. Insertion groove A; 9. Mounting strip A; 10. Mounting strip B; 11. Insertion groove B; 12. Mounting port A; 13. Third crescent ring; 14. Fourth crescent ring; 15. Insertion groove C; 16. Mounting strip C; 17. Sliding groove A; 18. Mounting strip D; 19. Insertion groove D; 20. Sliding groove B; 21. Mounting port B; 22. Snap-fit part; 23. Handle. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0031] Example 1
[0032] like Figures 1-6 As shown, a standard tree ring mold includes a plant fixing ring 1, a support rib 2, and an outer fixing ring 3. One end of the support rib 2 is detachably inserted and installed on the outside of the plant fixing ring 1, and the other end of the support rib 2 is detachably inserted and installed on the inside of the outer fixing ring 3.
[0033] It also includes a rigid resistive ring 4, which is detachably snapped onto the outer retaining ring 3;
[0034] The shaping scraper 5 is detachably plugged into the outer fixing ring 3;
[0035] Furthermore, the green plant fixing ring 1 is divided into two parts: a first crescent ring 6 and a second crescent ring 7. The inner and outer diameters of the first crescent ring 6 and the second crescent ring 7 are matched. Several insertion slots A8 are provided at both ends of the first crescent ring 6. The insertion slots A8 are equidistantly arranged along the end face of the first crescent ring 6. Several mounting strips A9 are also provided at both ends of the first crescent ring 6. The mounting strips A9 are arranged between two adjacent insertion slots A8.
[0036] Furthermore, several mounting strips B10 are provided at both ends of the second crescent ring 7. The mounting strips B10 are equidistantly arranged along the end face of the second crescent ring 7. Several insertion slots B11 are also provided at both ends of the second crescent ring 7. The insertion slots B11 are arranged between two adjacent mounting strips B10. The mounting strips B10 and insertion slots B11 are adapted to the insertion slots A8 and mounting strips A9, respectively.
[0037] Furthermore, the first crescent ring 6 and the second crescent ring 7 have several mounting ports A12 on their outer surfaces, and one end of the support rib 2 is inserted into the mounting port A12.
[0038] In this embodiment, a suitable green plant fixing ring 1 is selected according to the area occupied by the green plant. The first half-moon ring 6 and the second half-moon ring 7 are fitted onto the green plant. The installation strip B10, insertion groove B11, insertion groove A8 and installation strip A9 facilitate the assembly of the first half-moon ring 6 and the second half-moon ring 7 and facilitate subsequent disassembly and repair. The installation port A12 provided on the first half-moon ring 6 and the second half-moon ring 7 allows the support rib 2 to be inserted and installed on it.
[0039] Example 2
[0040] like Figures 1-6 As shown, this embodiment is improved on the basis of embodiment 1 as follows: Further, the external fixing ring 3 is divided into two parts: the third crescent ring 13 and the fourth crescent ring 14. The inner and outer diameters of the third crescent ring 13 and the fourth crescent ring 14 are matched and are larger than the inner and outer diameters of the first crescent ring 6 and the second crescent ring 7. Several insertion slots C15 are provided at both ends of the third crescent ring 13. The insertion slots C15 are equidistantly arranged along the end face of the first crescent ring 6. Several mounting strips C16 are also provided at both ends of the third crescent ring 13. The mounting strips C16 are arranged between two adjacent insertion slots C15. A sliding groove A17 is opened on the upper surface of the third crescent ring 13.
[0041] Furthermore, several mounting strips D18 are provided at both ends of the fourth crescent ring 14. The mounting strips D18 are equidistantly arranged along the end face of the fourth crescent ring 14. Several insertion slots D19 are also provided at both ends of the fourth crescent ring 14. The insertion slots D19 are located between two adjacent mounting strips D18. The mounting strips D18 and insertion slots D19 are adapted to the insertion slots C15 and mounting strips C16, respectively. A sliding groove B20 is provided on the upper surface of the fourth crescent ring 14. The sliding groove B20 is adapted to the sliding groove A17.
[0042] Furthermore, the third crescent ring 13 and the fourth crescent ring 14 have several mounting ports B21 on their exterior, and one end of the support rib 2 is inserted into the mounting port B21.
[0043] In this embodiment, the external fixing ring 3 is located on the outside of the green plant fixing ring 1. The installation strip D18, insertion groove D19, insertion groove C15 and installation strip C16 facilitate the assembly of the third crescent ring 13 and the fourth crescent ring 14 and facilitate subsequent disassembly and repair. The installation port B21 on the third crescent ring 13 and the fourth crescent ring 14 allows the support rib 2 to be inserted and installed on them, completing the connection between the external fixing ring 3 and the green plant fixing ring 1. The staff can select the appropriate external fixing ring 3 and support rib 2 according to the required laying area.
[0044] Example 3
[0045] like Figures 1-6 As shown, this embodiment improves upon embodiment 2 as follows: Furthermore, a rigid retaining ring 4 is engaged with the outer sides of slide grooves A17 and B20. A engaging portion 22 protrudes from the inner side of the rigid retaining ring 4. The bottom end of the engaging portion 22 abuts against the bottom of slide grooves A17 and B20, and its outer wall is in contact with the inner wall of slide grooves A17 and B20. After engagement, the outer wall of the rigid retaining ring 4 is flush with the outer walls of the third crescent ring 13 and the fourth crescent ring 14.
[0046] Furthermore, the slide grooves A17 and B20 are also fitted with a shaping scraper 5. The bottom of one end of the shaping scraper 5 abuts against the bottom of the slide grooves A17 and B20, and its two sides are respectively attached to the inner wall of the other side of the slide grooves A17 and B20 and the inner wall of the rigid resistance ring 4.
[0047] Furthermore, one side of the shaping scraper 5 expands outward, and a handle 23 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the shaping scraper 5.
[0048] In this embodiment, the locking part 22 on the rigid resistance ring 4 can be locked onto the sliding grooves A17 and B20 provided on the third crescent ring 13 and the fourth crescent ring 14. The bottom end of the locking part 22 abuts against the bottom of the sliding grooves A17 and B20, and the outer wall is in contact with the inner wall of the sliding grooves A17 and B20. The bottom of one end of the shaping scraper 5 abuts against the bottom of the sliding grooves A17 and B20, and both sides are in contact with the inner wall of the other side of the sliding grooves A17 and B20 and the inner wall of the rigid resistance ring 4, respectively, which plays a limiting and guiding role for the shaping scraper 5. During installation, the various components are assembled with the tree trunk as the center, and then soil is added and shaped on the outside of the outer fixing ring 3 to make the tree rings of uniform size. Neat, beautiful, and sturdy, the rigid retaining ring 4 can further fix the third crescent ring 13 and the fourth crescent ring 14 together. After the snap-fit is completed, the outer wall of the rigid retaining ring 4 is flush with the outer wall of the third crescent ring 13 and the fourth crescent ring 14, making the inner surface of the tree ring round and preventing soil from flowing into the troughs A17 and B20 during use. The shaping scraper 5 can shape the mixed soil. One side of the shaping scraper 5 expands outward to increase the collection of soil. The handle 23 set on the outside of the shaping scraper 5 allows the workers to exert force more easily, saving a lot of time and improving work efficiency. The workers can also change different shaping scrapers 5 according to the required shape.
[0049] In summary, the workflow of this utility model is as follows: During installation, the various components are assembled with the tree trunk as the center. Then, soil is added and shaped on the outside of the outer fixing ring 3 to make the tree rings uniform in size, neat, beautiful, and sturdy. The rigid retaining ring 4 can further fix the third crescent ring 13 and the fourth crescent ring 14 together. After the snap-fit is completed, the outer wall of the rigid retaining ring 4 is flush with the outer walls of the third crescent ring 13 and the fourth crescent ring 14, making the inner surface of the tree ring round and preventing soil from flowing into the troughs A17 and B20 during use. The mixed soil can be shaped by rotating the shaping scraper 5. One side of the shaping scraper 5 expands outward to increase the collection of soil. The handle 23 set on the outside of the shaping scraper 5 allows the workers to exert force more easily, saving a lot of time and improving work efficiency. The workers can also change different shaping scrapers 5 according to the required shape.
[0050] The different embodiments described above can be combined, substituted, or used in combination with each other.
[0051] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0052] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A standard tree ring mold, characterized in that: It includes a plant fixing ring (1), a support rib (2) and an external fixing ring (3). One end of the support rib (2) is detachably inserted and installed on the outside of the plant fixing ring (1), and the other end of the support rib (2) is detachably inserted and installed on the inside of the external fixing ring (3). It also includes a rigid retaining ring (4), which is detachably snapped onto the outer retaining ring (3); The shaping scraper (5) is detachably plugged into the outer fixing ring (3).
2. The standard tree ring mold according to claim 1, characterized in that: The green plant fixing ring (1) is divided into two parts: a first half-moon ring (6) and a second half-moon ring (7). The inner and outer diameters of the first half-moon ring (6) and the second half-moon ring (7) are matched. Several insertion slots A (8) are provided at both ends of the first half-moon ring (6). The insertion slots A (8) are equidistantly arranged along the end face of the first half-moon ring (6). Several mounting strips A (9) are also provided at both ends of the first half-moon ring (6). The mounting strips A (9) are arranged between two adjacent insertion slots A (8).
3. A standard tree ring mold according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second crescent ring (7) has several mounting strips B (10) at both ends. The mounting strips B (10) are equidistantly arranged along the end face of the second crescent ring (7). The second crescent ring (7) also has several insertion slots B (11) at both ends. The insertion slots B (11) are arranged between two adjacent mounting strips B (10). The mounting strips B (10) and insertion slots B (11) are adapted to insertion slots A (8) and mounting strips A (9), respectively.
4. A standard tree ring mold according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first crescent ring (6) and the second crescent ring (7) have several mounting ports A (12) on their outer sides, and one end of the support rib (2) is inserted into the mounting port A (12).
5. A standard tree ring mold according to claim 1, characterized in that: The external fixing ring (3) is divided into two parts: the third crescent ring (13) and the fourth crescent ring (14). The inner and outer diameters of the third crescent ring (13) and the fourth crescent ring (14) are matched and are larger than the inner and outer diameters of the first crescent ring (6) and the second crescent ring (7). Several insertion slots C (15) are provided at both ends of the third crescent ring (13). The insertion slots C (15) are equidistantly arranged along the end face of the first crescent ring (6). Several mounting strips C (16) are also provided at both ends of the third crescent ring (13). The mounting strips C (16) are arranged between two adjacent insertion slots C (15). A sliding groove A (17) is opened on the upper surface of the third crescent ring (13).
6. A standard tree ring mold according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fourth crescent ring (14) has several mounting strips D (18) at both ends. The mounting strips D (18) are equidistantly arranged along the end face of the fourth crescent ring (14). The fourth crescent ring (14) also has several insertion slots D (19) at both ends. The insertion slots D (19) are arranged between two adjacent mounting strips D (18). The mounting strips D (18) and insertion slots D (19) are adapted to insertion slots C (15) and mounting strips C (16) respectively. The upper surface of the fourth crescent ring (14) has a sliding groove B (20). The sliding groove B (20) is adapted to sliding groove A (17).
7. A standard tree ring mold according to claim 6, characterized in that: The third crescent ring (13) and the fourth crescent ring (14) have several mounting ports B (21) on their exteriors, and one end of the support rib (2) is inserted into the mounting port B (21).
8. A standard tree ring mold according to claim 6, characterized in that: A rigid retaining ring (4) is snapped onto the outer side of the slide groove A (17) and slide groove B (20). A snapping part (22) is protruding from the inner side of the rigid retaining ring (4). The bottom end of the snapping part (22) abuts against the bottom of the slide groove A (17) and slide groove B (20), and the outer wall is in contact with the inner wall of the slide groove A (17) and slide groove B (20). After snapping, the outer wall of the rigid retaining ring (4) is flush with the outer wall of the third crescent ring (13) and the fourth crescent ring (14).
9. A standard tree ring mold according to claim 8, characterized in that: The slide groove A (17) and slide groove B (20) are also fitted with a shaping scraper (5). The bottom of one end of the shaping scraper (5) abuts against the bottom of slide groove A (17) and slide groove B (20), and both sides are respectively attached to the inner wall of slide groove A (17) and slide groove B (20) and the inner wall of the hard resistance ring (4).
10. A standard tree ring mold according to claim 9, characterized in that: The outer side of the shaping scraper (5) is fixedly connected to a handle (23).