The 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 potting soil and a plant, comprising: - a pot base (3); - a pot wall (1); characterized in that the reinforced pot further comprises a stake support (4) fixed or disposed on the pot base (3), and projecting above the pot base (3) with respect to a 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). The invention makes it possible to mechanically reinforce the stake (10) and to protect it from damage caused by watered potting soil. Abstract figure: Fig. 1

Description

Title of the invention: The reinforced pot, 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 have been proposed, but the shape of these pots did not sufficiently help to: - 1°) keep the stake straight because of the natural compaction of the soil over time; - 2°) prevent the stake from degrading with the humidity of the soil.

[0004] Indeed, 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 develop in the soil and end up damaging 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 base; - a pot wall; characterized in that the reinforced pot further comprises a stake support fixed or arranged on the bottom of the pot, and forming a projection above the bottom of the pot with reference to the vertical axis, being surrounded at least partially by the wall of the pot; and in that the stake holder comprises attachment means for connecting and / or securing a stake to the stake holder.

[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 support; 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 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 pot to be reinforced; and / or - the pot bottom comprises at least one hole configured to receive another stake support; and / or -the reinforced 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 bottom of the pot.

[0011] The invention further relates to a plant growing kit comprising: - at least one pot with reinforcement 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 a plant 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: - [Fig.l] represents a cross-sectional view of a reinforced pot according to the invention, showing the stake support and the interior of the pot; - [Fig.2] represents a top view of a reinforced pot according to the invention; - [Fig.3] 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; - 2 vents; - an elevation of the bottom 3; - a tutor support 4, here in cylinder; - a means of attachment 5, here in the hollow internal part of the stake support 4, and in the shape of a truncated cone; - reinforcements 6, of triangular section, here in 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 a rectangle, arranged against the wall 1.

[0015] The pot is described with reference to a reference in space 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.

[0016] The reinforced pot comprises a stake support 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 them to be stacked endlessly.

[0022] Triangular 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 part of the bottom 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] Vents 2 can be provided on the side of the pot to allow the plants to better absorb water.

[0026] An elevation of the bottom of the pot 3 can be provided to allow the water to pass below the pot.

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

Claims

Claims

1. Reinforced pot forming a receptacle for potting soil and plants, in a spatial reference frame 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); wherein 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 wherein the stake holder (4) comprises attachment means (5) for connecting and / or fixing a stake (10) to the stake holder (4), characterized in that the pot bottom (3) comprises through holes (7) configured to each receive another stake holder (4).

2. 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).

3. 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).

4. 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).

5. 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).

6. 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).

7. Reinforced pot according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises reinforcing structures (6) for the stake support (4), of triangular or trapezoidal section, the reinforcing structures (6) being arranged and / or fixed to the base of the stake support (4) and on the pot bottom (3).

8. 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 one reinforcement pot according to one of the preceding claims.

9. A method of growing a plant comprising at least one step of implementing at least one reinforced 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 reinforced pot according to one of the preceding claims.

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