A garden greening tree supporting device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of garden afforestation trees supporting device, comprising: clamping mechanism, be set on trunk, for fixing trunk;And supporting mechanism, there are several, circumferentially, rotatably set in the periphery of clamping mechanism, its end away from clamping mechanism is supported on ground, to support trunk jointly;Wherein, supporting mechanism includes inner tube, outer tube and the support force adjusting mechanism being set between inner tube and outer tube. Flexible support to tree is realized, wind force impact can be effectively buffered, avoid the injury of bark caused by rigid support;Height can be adjusted, can adapt to different trees and topography, significantly improve the support safety and adaptability, while conducive to the natural and healthy growth of tree.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tree support technology, and more specifically, to a support device for garden trees. Background Technology

[0002] In landscaping projects and urban tree maintenance, newly planted trees or trees with large canopies are highly susceptible to tilting, falling over, or even root loosening due to their underdeveloped root systems or insufficient anchorage. This not only affects the survival rate and normal growth of the trees but may also pose safety hazards to pedestrians, vehicles, and structures in the surrounding area. Therefore, providing effective and reliable support for trees is a crucial aspect of both landscaping construction and subsequent maintenance.

[0003] Currently, most tree support methods involve binding the trunk to wooden or bamboo poles fixed to the ground using wire or rope, or using simple triangular or quadrangular support frames composed of several rigid members. While these methods are widely used in practice, they have several inherent drawbacks. First, rigid binding or connection methods are difficult to adapt to the natural growth of trees. As trees grow, their trunks thicken, and if the fixed support structure is not adjusted in time, the binding points will restrict the radial growth of the trunk, leading to bark damage, even girdling, hindering nutrient transport, and affecting tree health. Second, the length of existing support members is usually fixed, making it difficult to precisely adjust according to the height of different trees, crown size, and specific terrain slope, resulting in unsatisfactory support angles and poor support effects. Furthermore, these support structures generally lack effective buffering and adjustment mechanisms. When encountering strong winds, the trunk will sway, and the rigid support will directly transfer stress to the connection points between the trunk and the support members, as well as the contact points between the members and the ground, easily causing bark abrasion, support member breakage, or loosening of connection points. At the same time, this rigid constraint also restricts the trunk from swaying moderately, and in strong winds, the trunk is prone to breaking due to its rigid fixation.

[0004] Furthermore, some existing support devices have design flaws in the trunk clamping section. Current technologies often use simple ring clamps or bands, which have limited contact area with the trunk, resulting in concentrated pressure and potential damage to the bark. Moreover, they often fail to adapt well to the non-standard circular contours of the trunk, leading to insecure fixation or excessive localized stress. The connection between the support rod and the clamping mechanism is also mostly at a fixed angle, preventing flexible adjustments to the circumferential position and tilt angle based on actual site conditions, making it difficult to achieve an optimal support layout.

[0005] As described in Chinese invention patent CN108401781B, a tree support device for landscaping relates to the field of landscaping. It includes two support frames, with clamping plates fixed to the top of each frame. Clamping cavities are formed on opposite sides of the clamping plates on the two support frames. A clamping column is horizontally slidably connected within each clamping cavity. A reset component is mounted on each clamping column, with one end fixedly connected to the clamping column and the other end fixedly connected to the clamping cavity. A telescopic rod is positioned between the two support frames, with one end rotatably connected to one of the support frames and the other end threadedly connected to the other support frame. The clamping column within the clamping cavity is slidably connected to the clamping plates and abuts against the tree, thus providing space for tree growth. As the tree trunk thickens, it causes the clamping column to slide, reducing the impact on tree growth. The reset component provides elasticity to the clamping column, facilitating tree clamping. Although it achieves adjustable clamping force and adjustable support frame length, it requires continuous adjustment of the clamping force to adapt to changes in the trunk radius as the tree grows thicker; moreover, the support frame can only adjust the height, not the support force on the trunk, making it unable to flexibly meet different support requirements under different conditions.

[0006] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, the industry has been seeking a support solution that provides flexible support, is adjustable, and is more tree-friendly. An ideal support device should allow for a safe range of slight swaying of the trunk while providing necessary stability. Simultaneously, the height or length of the support device should be easily adjustable to accommodate different tree sizes and complex terrain. The clamping mechanism should effectively conform to the trunk, distribute pressure, and prevent continuous damage during tree growth. The connection between the support and clamping mechanisms should also be flexible enough to create a uniform and effective support array around the trunk. Utility Model Content

[0007] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a support device for garden trees that can adapt to the growth and thickening of the tree trunk while adjusting the support strength and resisting earthquakes.

[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model proposes a support device for garden trees, including: a clamping mechanism, which is set on the tree trunk for fixing the tree trunk; and a plurality of support mechanisms, which are circumferentially and rotatably arranged around the clamping mechanism, with the end of each support mechanism away from the clamping mechanism supported on the ground to jointly support the tree trunk; wherein, the support mechanism includes an inner tube, an outer tube, and a support force adjustment mechanism set between the inner tube and the outer tube.

[0009] In the above technical solution, further, one end of the outer tube is provided with an outer tube cavity into which the inner tube can be inserted, and a baffle is provided in the outer tube cavity near the bottom.

[0010] In any of the above technical solutions, an adjustment groove is further provided at one end of the inner tube, the adjustment groove extends along the axial direction of the inner tube, and forms an opening at the end where it is inserted into the cavity of the outer tube.

[0011] In any of the above technical solutions, furthermore, several pin holes are provided on the two opposite side walls of the adjusting groove along the length of the inner tube.

[0012] In any of the above technical solutions, the support force adjustment mechanism further includes: a movable block, disposed in the adjustment groove, having a through hole with the same shape as the pin hole; a pin, cooperating with the pin hole, passing through the through hole on the movable block to position the movable block; and a support spring, one end of which is disposed in the adjustment groove and abuts against the side of the movable block near the outer tube, and the other end of which is disposed in the cavity of the outer tube and abuts against the baffle.

[0013] In any of the above technical solutions, the shape of the pin hole is an elongated hole.

[0014] In any of the above technical solutions, the clamping mechanism further includes: a plurality of circumferential portions extending circumferentially along the trunk of the tree, one side of which contacts and is arranged on the circumferential surface of the trunk of the tree; a plurality of protruding portions arranged between two adjacent circumferential portions, extending from the circumferential portions in a direction away from the trunk of the tree and protruding outward; and a connecting portion disposed at one adjacent end of two adjacent circumferential portions for connecting the two ends of the clamping mechanism to form a ring structure.

[0015] In any of the above technical solutions, furthermore, the gap formed between the protrusion and the trunk of the tree gradually narrows in the direction away from the trunk of the tree.

[0016] In any of the above technical solutions, the connecting part further includes: two connecting seats, which are respectively fixed to the ends of two adjacent surrounding parts forming an annular structure, and have through holes thereon; and fasteners, which pass through the through holes to connect the two connecting seats.

[0017] Beneficial effects: Compared with existing technologies, it achieves flexible support for trees, which can effectively buffer wind impact and avoid bark damage caused by rigid support; the height is adjustable, which can adapt to different trees and terrains, significantly improving the safety and adaptability of the support, while also promoting the natural and healthy growth of trees. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the support mechanism of this utility model.

[0020] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows: 1. Clamping mechanism; 11. Encircling part; 12. Protrusion; 13. Connecting part; 131. Connecting seat; 132. Fastener; 2. Supporting mechanism; 21. Inner tube; 211. Adjusting groove; 212. Pin hole; 22. Outer tube; 221. Baffle; 3. Support force adjusting mechanism; 31. Movable block; 32. Pin; 33. Support spring Detailed Implementation

[0021] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments according to this application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments of this application. It should be understood that this application is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described herein. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0022] It should be noted that, as shown in this application and claims, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the words "a," "an," "an," and / or "the" do not specifically refer to the singular and may also include the plural. Generally speaking, the terms "comprising" and "including" only indicate the inclusion of explicitly identified steps and elements, and these steps and elements do not constitute an exclusive list; the method or apparatus may also include other steps or elements.

[0023] If the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0024] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0026] This utility model proposes a support device for garden trees.

[0027] The following embodiments will be used to provide a detailed description of the tree support device of this application.

[0028] Example 1: like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment proposes a support device for garden trees, including: a clamping mechanism (1) set on the tree trunk for fixing the tree trunk; and a support mechanism (2), which is a plurality of such a mechanism, circumferentially and rotatably set around the clamping mechanism (1), with one end of which is far from the clamping mechanism (1) supported on the ground to jointly support the tree trunk; wherein, the support mechanism (2) includes an inner tube (21), an outer tube (22) and a support force adjustment mechanism (3) set between the inner tube (21) and the outer tube (22).

[0029] The clamping mechanism (1) serves as a trunk fixing mechanism, directly fitting onto the trunk surface. It positions the trunk by contacting the outer surface of the trunk, providing a base fixing point for the rear support mechanism (2). Several support mechanisms (2) are arranged circumferentially around the clamping mechanism (1), and each support mechanism (2) is rotatably connected to the clamping mechanism (1), allowing each support mechanism (2) to adjust its support angle. The end of the support mechanism (2) away from the clamping mechanism (1) is directly supported on the ground. Through the force exerted in different directions by multiple sets of support mechanisms (2), a multi-directional support force is formed on the trunk, preventing the trunk from tilting or falling over. Furthermore, each support mechanism (2) includes an inner tube (21), an outer tube (22), and a support force adjustment mechanism (3) between them. The inner tube (21) and the outer tube (22) can adjust the overall length of the support mechanism (2) by relative sliding. The support force adjustment mechanism (3) can adjust the magnitude of the support force and the buffering performance during the installation process, so that the whole device can achieve stable support while also having the function of adjusting the length and support force of the support mechanism (2).

[0030] Existing tree support devices mostly use wire binding and rigid rod structures, which lack flexibility. Under the action of external forces such as strong winds, stress will be directly transmitted to the connection point between the trunk and the support, and the contact point between the support component and the ground, which can easily lead to bark abrasion, trunk breakage, or support rod breakage and loosening of connection points. The length of the support component is fixed, and it is impossible to adjust the support size according to the height of different trees, the size of the crown, or the slope of the site, resulting in unreasonable support angles and poor support stability. The trunk fixing components are mostly rigid ring structures, which cannot adapt to the process of trunk growth and thickening, and can easily form radial restraint on the trunk, causing bark injury, obstructing nutrient transport, and affecting the health of the tree.

[0031] The device described in this embodiment provides stable support for trees in a flexible, adjustable and adaptable manner, which not only improves the reliability and flexibility of the support, but also ensures the natural and healthy growth of the trees.

[0032] The support force adjustment mechanism (3) between the inner tube (21) and the outer tube (22) in the support mechanism (2) can provide a certain buffer. When the trunk is shaken by external force, the support force adjustment mechanism (3) can absorb the impact force through its own deformation, avoid the rigid stress being directly transmitted to the trunk, reduce the risk of bark damage, trunk breakage and support component damage, and achieve flexible support.

[0033] The inner tube (21) and outer tube (22) of the support mechanism (2) can be connected and telescopically adjusted by relative sliding to adjust the overall length. Combined with the positioning function of the support force adjustment mechanism (3), the support size can be flexibly adapted according to the tree height and terrain slope to ensure reasonable support angle and improve the support adaptability in different scenarios.

[0034] The clamping mechanism (1) fixes the trunk by a stable fit rather than rigid compression. Combined with the flexible support characteristics of the support mechanism (2), it can not only ensure the trunk fixation effect, but also avoid radial restraint on the trunk. At the same time, the adjustability of the clamping mechanism (1) can also adapt to the changes in support requirements during the trunk growth and thickening process, avoid growth restriction caused by the fixed support structure, and ensure the health of the tree.

[0035] Example 2: This embodiment is a further improvement based on Embodiment 1.

[0036] like Figure 1 , 3 As shown, in this embodiment, The clamping mechanism (1) consists of a surrounding part (11), a protruding part (12), and a connecting part (13). The surrounding part (11) extends circumferentially along the trunk, and multiple sets of surrounding parts (11) together enclose the surface of the trunk. The protruding part (12) is located between adjacent surrounding parts (11), extending and protruding from the surrounding part (11) away from the trunk, and the gap between the protruding part (12) and the trunk gradually narrows away from the trunk. The connecting part (13) includes two connecting seats (131) and a fastener (132). The connecting seats (131) are fixed to the ends of adjacent surrounding parts (11), and the fastener (132) passes through the through hole of the connecting seat (131) to connect the surrounding parts (11) to form a ring structure. During assembly, by adjusting the tightness of the fastener (132), the inner diameter of the ring structure can be changed, so that the surrounding part (11) fits the outline of the trunk, and the protruding part (12) helps to disperse the enclosing pressure.

[0037] Existing clamping mechanisms mostly use simple ring clamps or strips, which have a limited contact area with the tree trunk, resulting in concentrated pressure and easy damage to the bark; they cannot adapt to the non-standard circular contour of the tree trunk, resulting in insecure fixation or excessive local stress; and after the ring structure is fixed, it is difficult to adapt to the growth and thickening of the tree trunk, which can easily restrict the radial growth of the tree trunk and hinder nutrient transport.

[0038] It achieves flexible clamping of tree trunks, disperses contact pressure, and avoids damage to the bark; it adapts to non-standard round tree trunk contours, providing a more stable fixation; it does not restrict tree trunk growth and adapts to the need for trunk thickening.

[0039] The enclosing design of multiple surrounding parts (11) increases the contact area with the trunk, disperses local pressure, and avoids bark damage caused by pressure concentration; the gradual hole gap between the protrusion (12) and the trunk can be adapted to trunks with different contours, and achieves stable fixation through elastic fitting; the fastener (132) of the connecting part (13) can flexibly adjust the inner diameter of the ring structure. When the trunk thickens, the gradual hole gap between the protrusion (12) and the trunk is opened, and the inner diameter of the clamping mechanism (1) becomes larger to adapt to the trunk, avoiding restricting the growth of the trunk, and solving the problem that the existing mechanism cannot adapt to growth after fixation.

[0040] Example 3: This embodiment is a further improvement based on any of the above embodiments.

[0041] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown, in this embodiment, The support mechanism (2) includes an inner tube (21), an outer tube (22), and a support force adjustment mechanism (3). Multiple sets of support mechanisms (2) are circumferentially and rotatably connected to the periphery of the clamping mechanism (1). The outer tube (22) has an outer tube cavity inside, and a baffle (221) is provided at the bottom of the cavity. One end of the inner tube (21) is inserted into the outer tube cavity, and an adjustment groove (211) extending axially is opened on the inner tube (21). Several corresponding pin holes (212) are provided on both sides of the adjustment groove (211). The support force adjustment mechanism (3) consists of a movable block (31), a pin (32), and a support spring (33). The movable block (31) is placed in the adjustment groove (211). The pin (32) passes through the pin hole (212) and the through hole of the movable block (31) to position the movable block (31). One end of the support spring (33) abuts against the movable block (31), and the other end abuts against the baffle (221) in the outer tube cavity. The position of the movable block (31) in the adjustment groove (211) can be adjusted by inserting and removing the pin (32), thereby changing the degree of compression of the support spring (33) and realizing the adjustment of the support force; the support spring (33) can generate elastic deformation when the tree trunk shakes, buffering the impact force.

[0042] The existing support rods have fixed lengths, making it impossible to precisely adjust them according to tree height and terrain slope, resulting in unsatisfactory support angles. They also lack a buffer mechanism, rigidly transmitting stress during strong winds, leading to trunk wear, support rod breakage, or loosening of connection points. Furthermore, the fixed connection angle between the support mechanism and the clamping mechanism makes it impossible to flexibly adjust the tilt angle, hindering the formation of an optimal support layout.

[0043] The device described in this embodiment achieves flexible adjustment of the support length to adapt to different tree sizes and terrains; provides flexible support to buffer wind impact; and allows for flexible adjustment of the support angle to optimize the support layout. The insertion and extraction of the inner tube (21) and the outer tube (22), combined with the positioning of the pin (32) and the pin holes (212) at different positions, allows for free adjustment of the support force of the support mechanism (2) to adapt to different tree weights and different support lengths, solving the problem of fixed length in existing mechanisms; the elastic deformation characteristics of the support spring (33) can absorb the impact force when the tree trunk sways, avoid rigid stress transmission, reduce tree trunk wear and support rod damage, and solve the defect of rigid support without buffering; the rotatable connection design between the support mechanism (2) and the clamping mechanism (1) allows for flexible adjustment of the tilt angle of the support mechanism (2), enabling the device to adapt more flexibly to different terrain requirements.

[0044] The various embodiments of this disclosure have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A tree support device for landscaping, characterized in that, include: A clamping mechanism (1) is installed on the tree trunk to fix the tree trunk; And a number of support mechanisms (2) are circumferentially and rotatably arranged around the clamping mechanism (1), with one end of the support mechanism (2) away from the clamping mechanism (1) supported on the ground to jointly support the tree trunk; The support mechanism (2) includes an inner tube (21), an outer tube (22), and a support force adjustment mechanism (3) disposed between the inner tube (21) and the outer tube (22); The outer tube (22) has an outer tube cavity at one end for the inner tube (21) to be inserted into, and a baffle (221) is provided in the outer tube cavity near the bottom. An adjustment groove (211) is provided at one end of the inner tube (21). The adjustment groove (211) extends axially along the inner tube (21) and forms an opening at the end into which it is inserted into the cavity of the outer tube. On the two opposite side walls of the adjustment groove (211), a plurality of pin holes (212) are provided correspondingly along the length direction of the inner tube (21); The support force adjustment mechanism (3) includes: The movable block (31) is disposed in the adjustment groove (211) and has a through hole with the same shape as the pin hole (212); A pin (32) engages with the pin hole (212), passes through the through hole on the movable block (31), and positions the movable block (31); And a support spring (33), one end of which is located in the adjustment groove (211) and abuts against the side of the movable block (31) near the outer tube (22), and the other end is located in the cavity of the outer tube and abuts against the baffle (221).

2. The tree support device for landscaping according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pin hole (212) is an elongated hole.

3. The tree support device for landscaping according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism (1) includes: The surrounding part (11) has several parts that extend circumferentially along the trunk of the tree, with one side contacting and arranged on the circumferential surface of the trunk of the tree. Several protrusions (12) are arranged between two adjacent surrounding portions (11), extending from the surrounding portions (11) in a direction away from the trunk of the tree and protruding outwards; A connecting part (13) is disposed at one adjacent end of two adjacent surrounding parts (11) for connecting the two ends of the clamping mechanism (1) to form a ring structure.

4. The tree support device for landscaping according to claim 3, characterized in that, The gap between the protrusion (12) and the trunk of the tree gradually narrows in the direction away from the trunk of the tree.

5. The garden tree support device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting part (13) includes: There are two connecting seats (131), which are respectively fixed to the ends of two adjacent surrounding portions (11) forming the annular structure, and are provided with through holes; Fastener (132) passes through the through hole and connects the two connectors (131).

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