Reinforced pot, kit and method based on such a pot

Abstract

The invention relates to a kit; a method; and a reinforced pot of the type forming a receptacle for soil and plants, comprising: - a pot bottom (3); - a pot wall (1); characterised in that the reinforced pot further comprises a stake support (4) which is attached to or arranged on the pot bottom (3) and which forms a projection above the bottom of the pot (3) in relation to a vertical axis (Z), being surrounded at least partially by the pot wall (1); and in that the stake support (4) comprises a fastening means (5) for connecting and / or attaching a stake (10) to the stake support (4). The invention makes it possible to reinforce the stake (10) mechanically and to protect it from damage caused by the watered soil.

Description

The pot with reinforcement, kit and method based on such a pot

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of pots or other growing containers, in particular for making flower pots or other plants, in particular those coupled to a stake to support the plant (namely a stake which supports a plant throughout its growth).

[0002] The invention relates more particularly to a new form of pot.

[0003] In the prior art, pots were proposed, but the shape of these pots did not help sufficiently to: - 1°) hold the stake straight because of the natural settling of the potting soil over time; - 2°) prevent the stake from degrading with the humidity of the potting soil.

[0004] In fact, these pots are generally used with a stake made of natural materials such as wood, for better natural cooperation with the cultivated plant.

[0005] In use, the stake is planted in the potting soil, and this is regularly watered. Thus, the potting soil represents an unstable substrate for the mechanical strength of the stake, so that it ends up falling.

[0006] Furthermore, biological organisms grow in the soil and eventually deteriorate the stake, so that it is degraded and does not stay in place.

[0007] Thus, the objective of the present invention is to remedy the defects of the prior art, and in particular to propose a solution for improving the mechanical strength of the stake, as well as a solution for preventing premature degradation of the stake.

[0008] To achieve this objective, the invention proposes a reinforced pot forming a receptacle for potting soil and plants, in a spatial reference comprising a vertical axis in a vertical direction, a lateral axis perpendicular to the vertical axis, and a thickness axis perpendicular to the vertical axis and to the lateral axis, the reinforced pot comprising: - a pot bottom; - a pot wall; characterized in that the reinforced pot further comprises a stake support fixed or arranged on the pot bottom, and forming a projection above the bottom of the pot with reference to the vertical axis, being surrounded at least partially by the pot wall; and in that the stake support comprises an attachment means for connecting and / or fixing a stake to the stake support.

[0009] By "pot" is meant a structure of an essentially prismatic, cylindrical or other type, capable of receiving one or more plants. This expression includes any receptacle-shaped growing container.

[0010] According to several isolated or combined variants according to all technically feasible combinations:- the attachment means comprises a first fitting structure configured to cooperate with a second fitting structure complementary to said stake; and / or- the first fitting structure is external, and the second fitting structure is internal, with reference to the lateral axis and the thickness axis; and / or- the stake support has a cylindrical external shape with reference to the lateral axis and the thickness axis; and / or- the stake support is hollow and has a conical or truncated internal shape whose diameter of revolution is narrowed downwards with reference to the vertical axis, said internal shape forming said attachment means; and / or- the stake support extends vertically up to a height above that of the pot wall with reference to the vertical axis;or more generally, the stake support is configured to prevent contact between the stake and the elements contained in the reinforcement pot; and / or- the pot bottom comprises at least one hole configured to receive another stake support; and / or- the reinforcement pot further comprises reinforcement structures for the stake support, of triangular or trapezoidal section, the reinforcement structures being arranged and / or fixed to the base of the stake support and on the pot bottom; and / or- the pot wall has a circular section shape; and / or- the pot wall has a round or oval horizontal section shape; and / or- the pot wall has a polygonal section shape; and / or- the pot wall has a square or rectangular horizontal section shape.;

[0011] The invention further relates to a plant growing kit comprising:- at least one reinforcement pot according to the invention; and / or- at least one stake configured to be connected and / or fixed to the stake support of one or said reinforcement pot according to the invention.

[0012] Another subject of the invention relates to a method of growing plants comprising at least one step of implementing at least one reinforced pot according to the invention; and / or at least one stake configured to be connected and / or fixed to the stake support of one or said reinforced pot according to the invention.

[0013] The invention will be further detailed by the description of non-limiting embodiments, and on the basis of the appended figures illustrating preferred embodiments of the invention, in which: - represents a cross-sectional view of a reinforced pot according to the invention, showing the stake support and the interior of the pot; - represents a top view of a reinforced pot according to the invention; - represents a bottom view of a reinforced pot according to the invention.

[0014] With reference to these figures, the reinforced pot preferably comprises:- a wall 1;- vents 2;- a raised base 3;- a stake support 4, here in the form of a cylinder;- a means of attachment 5, here in the hollow internal part of the stake support 4, and in the form of a truncated cone;- reinforcements 6, of triangular section, here in the form of a triangle;- holes 7 receiving other supports 4, for stacking the pots, here three holes 7, preferably circular;- stops 8 for stacking, preferably three, here in the form of a rectangle, arranged against the wall 1.

[0015] The pot is described with reference to a reference frame in space comprising a vertical axis Z along a vertical direction, a lateral axis Y perpendicular to the vertical axis Z, and a thickness axis X perpendicular to the vertical axis Z and to the lateral axis Y.

[0016] The reinforced pot includes a stake holder 4 which allows the stake 10 not to be in direct contact with the wet potting soil in the pot, which will prevent its degradation.

[0017] This stake support 4 also makes it possible to solidify the lower part of the stake 10, which will prevent it from falling under the weight of the plant.

[0018] The stake support 4 is a little higher than the walls 1 of the pot to allow better stability of the plant.

[0019] The exterior of the stake holder 4 is cylindrical in shape to allow production by plastic injection.

[0020] The interior of the stake holder 4 is in the shape of a cylindrical cone with a small diameter outlet and a larger inlet to allow several diameters of stakes 10 to be inserted into the holder 4.

[0021] Three holes 7 are placed at the bottom 3 of the reinforced pot, here comprising an elevation of the bottom 3 to allow their stacking to infinity.

[0022] Triangle reinforcements 6 are at the bottom of the stake support 4 to allow better stability of the plant. They can be annular.

[0023] Three stops 8 are placed at the bottom 3 of the pot against the wall 1 and on the three ends of the raised base to allow the pot to be stacked endlessly.

[0024] The pot preferably comprises a first wall 1 to maintain the capacity of the pot, with at the top of this a second wider wall to facilitate holding the pot in the hand.

[0025] 2 vents can be provided on the side of the pot to allow plants to better absorb water.

[0026] A raised base of pot 3 can be provided to allow water to pass below the pot.

[0027] Additional holes can be provided at the bottom 3 of the pot to allow the plants to absorb water.

[0028] In the context of the invention, the pot wall 1 may have a shape adapted to the shape of the pots generally used and the aesthetics desired by the user. Thus, the shape of the pot wall 1 may be cylindrical, conical or truncated with a circular horizontal section, for example round or oval in shape.

[0029] Alternatively, the shape of the pot wall 1 may be prismatic with a polygonal horizontal section, for example square or rectangular. In addition to aesthetics, the polygonal shape is preferred to limit dead volumes on the sides of the pot during storage. This is especially true for three- or four-sided shapes such as a triangular, square or rectangular shape.

Claims

Reinforced pot forming a receptacle for potting soil and plants, in a spatial reference comprising a vertical axis (Z) in a vertical direction, a lateral axis (Y) perpendicular to the vertical axis (Z), and a thickness axis (X) perpendicular to the vertical axis (Z) and to the lateral axis (Y), the reinforced pot comprising: - a pot bottom (3); - a pot wall (1); characterized in that the reinforced pot further comprises a stake support (4) fixed or arranged on the pot bottom (3), and forming a projection above the bottom of the pot (3) with reference to the vertical axis (Z), being at least partially surrounded by the pot wall (1); and in that the stake support (4) comprises an attachment means (5) for connecting and / or fixing a stake (10) to the stake support (4). Reinforced pot according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the attachment means (5) comprises a first fitting structure configured to cooperate with a second complementary fitting structure (15) of said stake (10). Reinforced pot according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the first fitting structure is external, and the second fitting structure is internal, with reference to the lateral axis (Y) and the thickness axis (X). Reinforced pot according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stake support (4) has a cylindrical external shape with reference to the lateral axis (Y) and the thickness axis (X). Reinforced pot according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stake support (4) is hollow and has a conical or truncated internal shape whose diameter of revolution is narrowed downwards with reference to the vertical axis (Z), said internal shape forming said attachment means (5). Reinforced pot according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stake support (4) extends vertically to a height above that of the pot wall (1) with reference to the vertical axis (Z). Reinforced pot according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pot base (3) comprises at least one hole (7) configured to receive another stake support (4). Reinforced pot according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises reinforcement structures (6) for the stake support (4), of triangular or trapezoidal section, the reinforcement structures (6) being arranged and / or fixed to the base of the stake support (4) and on the pot bottom (3). Reinforced pot according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pot wall (1) has a circular cross-sectional shape. Reinforced pot according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the pot wall (1) has a round or oval horizontal section shape. Reinforced pot according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the pot wall (1) has a polygonal cross-section shape. Reinforced pot according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the pot wall (1) has a square or rectangular horizontal section shape. Plant growing kit comprising:- at least one reinforcement pot according to one of the preceding claims; and / or- at least one stake (10) configured to be connected and / or fixed to the stake support (4) of one or said reinforcement pot according to one of the preceding claims. Plant cultivation method comprising at least one step of implementing at least one reinforced pot according to one of claims 1 to 12; and / or at least one stake (10) configured to be connected and / or fixed to the stake support (4) of one or said reinforced pot according to one of claims 1 to 12.

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