Reinforced pots, kits and methods based on such pots

Abstract

The present invention relates to a kit, method, and reinforced pot for forming a container for soil and plants. The bottom of the pot (3) and; Equipped with a pot wall (1); The reinforced pot is further characterized by comprising a support column (4) fixed to or positioned on the pot bottom (3), forming a projection on the pot bottom (3) along the vertical axis (Z), and at least partially surrounded by the pot wall (1); Furthermore, the support column (4) includes mounting means (5) for connecting and / or fixing the support column (10) to the support column (4).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of pots or other cultivation containers used as flower pots or plant pots, and more particularly to a pot or other cultivation container coupled to a support (i.e., a rod that supports a plant over its growth) for supporting a plant.

[0002] In particular, the present invention relates to a new type of pot.

Background Art

[0003] In the prior art, although pots have been proposed, their shapes do not fully address the following points: 1) Maintaining the support vertically due to the natural compression of the soil over time; 2) Preventing the deterioration of the support due to moisture from the soil.

[0004] In fact, such pots are generally used with supports made of natural materials such as wood to enhance their natural compatibility with cultivated plants.

[0005] In use, the support is planted in the culture soil that is regularly watered. As a result, the culture soil becomes unstable for the mechanical stability of the support, and as a result, the support falls out.

[0006] Furthermore, organisms reproduce in the culture soil and ultimately damage the support, and as a result, the support deteriorates and cannot maintain its position.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a solution that particularly improves the mechanical stability of the support and overcomes the conventional drawbacks by preventing its premature deterioration.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0008] To achieve this objective, the present invention provides a reinforced pot for forming a container for soil and plants, wherein, in a spatial reference, a vertical axis along the vertical direction, a horizontal axis perpendicular to the vertical axis, and a thickness axis perpendicular to the vertical axis and the horizontal axis, the reinforced pot is, The bottom of the pot and Equipped with a pot wall, The reinforced pot is further characterized by comprising a support column fixed to or positioned at the bottom of the pot, forming a projection on the bottom of the pot along the vertical axis and at least partially enclosed by the pot wall, and the support column comprising mounting means for connecting and / or securing a support column to the support column.

[0009] The term "pot" basically refers to a structure, typically prismatic, cylindrical, or otherwise, designed to house one or more plants. This term includes any container or planter that is shaped like a vessel.

[0010] Depending on the form, there are independent or several technically possible combinations: The mounting means comprises a first sleeve structure configured to engage with a second sleeve structure for complementing the support column, and / or With reference to the horizontal axis and the thickness axis, the first sleeve structure is on the outside, the second sleeve structure is on the inside, and / or With reference to the horizontal axis and the thickness axis, the support column has a cylindrical shape on its outside, and / or The support column is hollow, has an internal shape that is conical or truncated cone-shaped, its rotational diameter tapers downward along the vertical axis, and its internal shape forms the mounting means, and / or The support column extends vertically along the vertical axis to a height above the height of the pot wall, or, more generally, the support column is configured to prevent contact between the column and the elements contained within the reinforced pot, and / or The bottom of the pot is provided with at least one hole configured to receive another support stake, and / or The reinforced pot is provided with a reinforcing structure having a triangular or trapezoidal cross-section for the support column, and the reinforcing structure is positioned and / or fixed on the base of the support column and on the bottom of the pot, and / or The aforementioned pot wall has a circular cross-sectional shape, and / or The aforementioned pot wall has a circular or elliptical horizontal cross-sectional shape, and / or The aforementioned pot wall has a polygonal cross-sectional shape, and / or The aforementioned pot wall has a horizontal cross-sectional shape that is either square or rectangular.

[0011] The present invention is a plant cultivation kit, The present invention provides at least one reinforced pot and / or The present invention comprises at least one support configured to be connected to and / or fixed to a support or reinforced pot according to the present invention.

[0012] Another object of the present invention is a method for growing plants, comprising at least one step of using at least one reinforced pot and / or at least one support configured to be connected to and / or fixed to one of the support posts or the reinforced pots. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0013] The present invention will be further described in detail through exemplary embodiments, not limited to, based on the accompanying drawings illustrating preferred embodiments of the invention, hereby Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of a reinforcing pot according to the present invention, showing the support column and the inside of the pot. Figure 2 is a plan view of the reinforcing pot according to the present invention. Figure 3 is a bottom view of the reinforcing pot according to the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0014] Referring to these figures, the reinforced pot preferably comprises the following components: - Wall 1; - Ventilation hole 2; - Raised bottom 3; - Support column 4 (here it is cylindrical); - Mounting means 5 (here it is configured as the hollow interior of the support column 4 and is frustum-shaped); - Reinforcement structure 6 with a triangular cross-section and here having a triangular shape; - For inserting the support column 4 for stacking flowerpots, and here it is desirable to have three circular holes 7; - For stacking, and here it is rectangular in shape and it is desirable to arrange two along the wall 1, stoppers 8.

[0015] The flowerpot of the present invention is described with reference to a spatial reference having a vertical axis Z along the vertical direction, a horizontal axis Y orthogonal to the vertical axis Z, and a thickness axis X orthogonal to the vertical axis z and the horizontal axis Y.

[0016] The reinforced flowerpot includes a support column 4 that prevents the support column 10 from directly contacting the wet soil inside the flowerpot that causes deterioration of the flowerpot.

[0017] This support column 4 reinforces the lower part of the support column 10 and also helps to prevent the support column from falling due to the weight of the plant.

[0018] The support column 4 is slightly higher than the flowerpot wall 1 in order to enhance the stability of the plant.

[0019] The outside of the support column 4 is cylindrical to enable manufacturing by plastic injection molding.

[0020] The inside of the support column 4 has a cylindrical conical shape that is smaller in diameter at the starting point and larger in diameter at the ending point, allowing support columns 10 of multiple diameters to be inserted into the support 4.

[0021] Three holes 7 are provided in the bottom 3 of the flowerpot, which is reinforced and the bottom 3 is raised, enabling the flowerpots to be stacked infinitely.

[0022] A triangular reinforcing structure 6 is positioned at the bottom of the support post 4 to enhance the stability of the plant. These reinforcing structures may also be ring-shaped.

[0023] Three stoppers 8 are positioned at the bottom 3 of the pot that touches the wall 1 and at the three ends of the raised base, allowing the pots to be stacked indefinitely.

[0024] The pot preferably comprises a first wall 1 for maintaining the volume of the pot and a second, wider wall at the top for making the pot easier to handle by hand.

[0025] To allow plants to absorb water more effectively, ventilation holes 2 can also be provided on the sides of the pot.

[0026] You can also raise the bottom of the pot so that water can pass through the bottom.

[0027] You can also add three additional holes to the bottom of the pot so that the plant can absorb water.

[0028] In the context of the present invention, the pot wall 1 can have a shape that conforms to the typical pot used and the aesthetics desired by the user. Therefore, the shape of the pot wall 1 may be cylindrical, conical, or frustoconical, having a circular horizontal cross-section such as a circular or elliptical shape.

[0029] Alternatively, the shape of the pot wall 1 may be a prism with a polygonal horizontal cross-section, such as a square or rectangle. A polygonal shape is preferred not only for aesthetic reasons but also to minimize dead space on the sides of the pot during storage. This is especially true for shapes with three or four sides, such as triangles, squares, and rectangles.

Claims

1. It is a reinforced pot that forms a container for soil and plants. Within the spatial reference, a vertical axis (Z) along the vertical direction, a horizontal axis (Y) perpendicular to the vertical axis (Z), and a thickness axis (X) perpendicular to the vertical axis (Z) and the horizontal axis (Y) are used. The aforementioned reinforced pot is The bottom of the pot (3) and A pot wall (1) and a, The reinforced pot is further characterized by comprising a support column (4) fixed or positioned on the pot bottom (3), forming a projection on the pot bottom (3) along the vertical axis (Z), and at least partially surrounded by the pot wall (1), The reinforced pot is characterized in that the support column (4) is provided with mounting means (5) for connecting and / or fixing the support column (10) to the support column (4).

2. The reinforced pot according to claim 1, characterized in that the mounting means (5) comprises a first sleeve structure configured to fit with a second sleeve structure (15) for complementing the support column (10).

3. The reinforced pot according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, with reference to the horizontal axis (Y) and the thickness axis (X), the first sleeve structure is on the outside and the second sleeve structure is on the inside.

4. The reinforced pot according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, with reference to the horizontal axis (Y) and the thickness axis (X), the support column (4) has a cylindrical shape on its outside.

5. The reinforced pot according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the support column (4) is hollow, has a conical or frustoconical internal shape, its rotational diameter tapers downward along the vertical axis (Z), and its internal shape forms the mounting means (5).

6. The reinforced pot according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the support column (4) extends vertically along the vertical axis (Z) to a height above the height of the pot wall (1).

7. The reinforced pot according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the bottom of the pot (3) is provided with at least one hole (7) configured to receive another support column (4).

8. Furthermore, the reinforced pot according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is characterized in that it further comprises a reinforcing structure (6) having a triangular or trapezoidal cross-section for the support column (4), and the reinforcing structure (6) is positioned and / or fixed on the base of the support column (4) and the bottom of the pot (3).

9. The reinforced pot according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the pot wall (1) has a circular cross-sectional shape.

10. The reinforced pot according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the pot wall (1) has a circular or elliptical horizontal cross-sectional shape.

11. The reinforced pot according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the pot wall (1) has a polygonal cross-sectional shape.

12. The reinforced pot according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the pot wall (1) has a square or rectangular horizontal cross-sectional shape.

13. It is a plant cultivation kit, A reinforced pot according to any of the above claims, A plant cultivation kit comprising one of the support posts (4) according to one of the above claims, or at least one support post (10) configured to be connected to and / or fixed to the reinforced pot.

14. A method for growing plants, comprising at least one step of using at least one reinforced pot according to any one of claims 1 to 12, and / or at least one support (10) configured to be connected to and / or fixed to one of the support posts or the reinforced pots according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

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