Embracing of obstacles on lawns and meadows to prevent overgrowth of the edges

Abstract

A platform made of plastic or sheet metal, possibly divided into segments, surrounds an obstacle on a lawn; it allows mowing up to the edge and prevents the growth of vegetation immediately around the obstacle.

Description

[0001] Embracing of obstacles on lawns and meadows to prevent overgrowth of the edges

[0002] Background of the Invention

[0003] Lawns require a certain amount of basic maintenance and must be mowed regularly. Regardless of whether this is done with a robotic mower or a lawnmower, grass clippings always remain on the individual posts, which can only be removed by hand with great effort, as the corresponding device cannot reach the obstacle completely.

[0004] With posts that are accessible from all sides, this may still be possible with little effort, but with a trampoline etc. at the latest, it becomes problematic.

[0005] Another problem is that when using lawn mowers, there is a risk of the blades hitting the posts, which can damage both the mower and the post. Working close to the posts can also pose a safety risk. In particular, when working with a hand mower, there is a risk of injury or the mower tipping over and causing damage.

[0006] Task of the mventton / problem to be solved

[0007] Object of the present invention therefore is to provide a device that prevents the growth of vegetation around the obstacle and reduces the amount of work involved in mowing. For this purpose, it can be helpful to cover the obstacle to such an extent that it can be driven over for mowing in narrow or difficult-to-access areas and can be approached more closely or a clear edge can be maintained at a safe distance so that a visually satisfactory edge remains and there is no danger to the user.

[0008] Prior Art

[0009] To prevent the growth of vegetation around posts, there are already various methods and materials that can be used as a border or barrier. Conventional means include

[0010] 1 . Stone or brick edging:

[0011] A small wall or border of stones or bricks can be erected around the post. This physical barrier can restrict the growth of vegetation near the post.

[0012] 2. Ground covers:

[0013] Geotextiles or special weed barriers , laid around the post.

[0014] These materials allow water and air to pass through, but block light to prevent weed growth.

[0015] 3. Mulch, as recommended by US 7,685,764 B2: A layer of bark mulch, wood chips or gravel can be placed around the barrier. The mulch suppresses weed growth by blocking the light and at the same time retains moisture in the soil.

[0016] 4. As to US 2009 0 158 646 A1 , plastic sheeting or plastic discs can also be placed around the post to block light and prevent the growth of vegetation.

[0017] 5. US 2021 0 243 965 A1 recommends metal or plastic rings, which can be buried around the obstacle. These barriers prevent the growth of plants and weeds in its vicinity.

[0018] 6. Chemical weed killers:

[0019] In some cases, chemical herbicides can be used to prevent the growth of vegetation around the obstacle. However, this should be done carefully and with consideration of the environmental impact.

[0020] 3 Inventive step

[0021] These measures have proved successful within limits. The inventive step disclosed here, however, pertains to a double strategy of both guiding the mowing edge at an exact distance from the obstacle and preventing vegetation in the immediate vicinity of the obstacle. This is achieved in a visually satisfying way by means of a circumferential protective collar: The solution according to the invention therefore is to surround the pole or other obstacle at its base with a collar which, on the one hand, keeps the mower at a defined distance and, on the other hand, covers the edge in such a way that nothing grows there due to a lack of light.

[0022] Design

[0023] A base body consists of two parts (1a and 1 b), which together with their recess (3) enclose the stake (2) and are inserted around the stake and the feather key part is pressed into the ground through the groove (5), as are the pegs (4 and 5). A plate remains on the meadow or lawn and the vegetation can be completely mowed off with the mower. nNo manual reworking is required and the ground looks clean.

[0024] Closer description along to the drawing

[0025] FIG.1 shows a circular plate (1) with an upstand / edge (2), which consists of two halves (3 and 4) inserted into each other with tongue and groove (5) connection (6), which also has sockets (7, 8) with press-fit pegs (9 -12) on the edge, which can be pressed deep into the ground, until the outer edge (2) rests tightly on the ground or penetrates it slightly.

[0026] The inside of the plate (1), which is intended to surround the obstacle, contains a field (13) of thinner material, which is also pre-machlned into round (14) and rectangular (15) grid elements to facilitate break-outs. These can be sawn, chiselled or broken out in order to enclose the obstacle as precisely as possible.

[0027] 5

Claims

Claims1. A boundary for lawns around obstacles, characterised in that the boundary consists of a ring which can either be placed over the obstacle or of segments which can be joined together to form a ring around the obstacle.

2. The boundary according to claim 1 , characterised in that the ring consists of a composite circular surface from which a segment can be broken out in the centre which corresponds to the cross-section through the obstacle.

3. Boundary according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a semicircular ring has a recess such as a groove into which another segment can be fitted with a correspondingly shaped tongue.

4. Boundary according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the edges of the flat segments are fitted with pegs which can be pressed or hammered into the ground for fastening.

5. Boundary according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the platform is made of plastic or stainless metal.6

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