DE102024112005A1 - Length-adjustable plant support or play set and area-adjustable trellis or area-adjustable play equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a length-variable plant support or play set and an area-variable trellis or play equipment. The length-variable plant support or the expandable play set has at least one rod-shaped base element which can be screwed at a first end to at least one first rod-shaped extension element by means of a first connecting element, wherein a functional element in a usage position is vertically fixed to the rod-shaped base element by means of the screw connection to the first rod-shaped extension element.

Description

The invention relates to a length-variable plant support or play set and an area-variable trellis or an area-variable play device.

Numerous trellis systems for supporting plants are known in the prior art. These systems are essentially rod- or lattice-shaped and designed to support a growing plant. Trellis systems for tomato plants, for example, are known.

The familiar rod-shaped trellis systems typically consist of a rod that is inserted directly into the soil, to which the plant can be attached either directly or indirectly using a clamp. The rod-shaped trellis system can be essentially straight, twisted along its longitudinal axis, and/or may also have a horizontally sloping section.

Lattice-shaped trellis systems usually have several vertical and/or horizontal rods which are connected to each other, are usually inserted into the ground with one lower end of the rods and plants can be attached to the rods directly or indirectly by means of a clamp.

Finally, trellis systems are known that encompass an essentially circular area within which a plant can be arranged and supported and/or grows, either directly or indirectly, against the trellis. Corresponding extension elements have a shape that is at least partially circular.

Trellis systems made of metal, wood and/or plastic are known.

The known prior art has the disadvantage that a single type of trellis system can only be adapted to the developing shape of the plant to a very limited extent. If plant growth extends beyond the area occupied by the plant support or trellis, the plant support or trellis must either be repositioned, replaced, and/or another plant support or trellis must be added. Particularly with overhanging plants, the known trellises cannot provide sufficient support. Furthermore, the known trellis systems have the disadvantage that their usable size essentially corresponds to their transport size, resulting in correspondingly large transport volumes. Finally, the known prior art has the disadvantage that the plant clamps are often movable in a vertical position on the trellis or plant support, so that optimal support of the plant is not provided, especially under wind loads.

Play equipment is known that can be assembled from a large number of individual elements, such as swings, gymnastic bars, etc. Connecting elements for play equipment are known for creating a fixed arrangement of the elements relative to each other (cf. https://wickey.de/schaukelzubehoer/schaukelverbinder The arrangement of elements within a piece of playground equipment is usually predefined. Accordingly, the known playground equipment is not designed for expansion that varies in length and/or area.

It is well known that creative activity and play positively influence child development. The ability to extend a play structure in terms of length and/or area promotes creative play in children.

Play towers are known that can be assembled in any desired shape. These towers have a high load-bearing capacity, making them suitable for children to climb. Known play towers that can be assembled in any desired shape have at least several tubular poles of essentially the same length and at least one connecting element. This connecting element has at least two pole receptacles, into each of which a pole can be inserted to create a variable-area extension (see https://www.moveandstic.de/). The known play equipment has holes in the connecting elements into which cotter pins can be inserted to prevent a pole from slipping out of the connecting element.

The known play towers, which can be assembled into freely selectable shapes, have the disadvantage that the connecting elements are very large and their predefined shape, determined by the number of pole holders, severely limits their possible uses. Furthermore, the production of the respective versions is complex, and the connecting elements as a whole cannot be mass-produced. The object of the invention is to improve upon the state of the art.

The problem is solved by a length-variable plant support or a play set, comprising at least one rod-shaped base element which can be screwed at a first end to at least one first rod-shaped extension element by means of a first connecting element, wherein a functional element in a usage position is attached to the first connecting element of the rod-shaped base element. The base element is positioned vertically and fixedly by means of screwing the first rod-shaped extension element to the base element.

Advantageously, the length-adjustable plant support allows for an adjustment of its length and/or spread to suit plant growth. Even for overhanging plant parts, the wide variety of combinations available with the length-adjustable plant support ensures optimal support.

Furthermore, the playset provides a play structure that can be expanded as needed, with the connecting element being a corner connector, and a number of corner connectors enabling a creative configuration of the playset's shape. Advantageously, the corner connectors are easy to manufacture.

To expand the plant support or playset, customers can conveniently purchase additional elements as needed. Furthermore, the length-adjustable plant support or playset is collapsible, resulting in a significantly smaller size when transported than when in use. This collapsibility is also advantageous for temporary storage of the length-adjustable plant support or playset, for example, during the winter season.

Furthermore, the screwing together of the elements of the length-adjustable plant support or the play set advantageously ensures a secure arrangement of the elements. Finally, the position of the functional element is advantageously fixed vertically even under high wind loads and/or stresses by means of the screwing of the first rod-shaped extension element to the base element.

A key idea is based in particular on providing an auxiliary structure adaptable to plant growth to support the stability of a plant, or a playset adaptable to a creative building plan, which can be expanded as needed.

The following terms will be explained:

A "plant support" is a holding element that enhances the stability of a plant. This support can be provided, in particular, at the base of a stem. Additionally or alternatively, it can be provided at the base of a flower and/or leaf. The support prevents or inhibits breakage, especially under heavy loads such as those caused by fruit and/or wind.

A "play set" is understood to be, in particular, a play device for children, whereby the design of the play set is especially selectable.

The term "length-adjustable" refers specifically to the extension of the plant support or playset along its length. This extension is achieved primarily by screwing it to the first rod-shaped extension element.

A "first connecting element," also called a connecting element, is understood to be a connecting element, particularly one that can be screwed together, designed for the temporary connection of at least two elements of the plant support or play set. The first connecting element may correspond to a second connecting element and/or further connecting elements.

The connecting element is, in particular, designed in two parts. A first part of the connecting element is, in particular, arranged on a first element of the plant support or play set, such as the rod-shaped base element, and the second part of the connecting element is arranged on a second element of the plant support or play set, such as the rod-shaped extension element. The base element and/or the extension element can at least partially encompass the connecting element, and/or the connecting element can be permanently and/or temporarily attached to the base element and/or the extension element. In this way, identical connecting elements or identical parts of the connecting elements can advantageously be mass-produced, and rods also mass-produced can be equipped with functional features.

In one embodiment, the first and/or second connecting element has a bolt with an external thread. The first and/or second connecting element may additionally or alternatively have a sleeve with an internal thread.

The bolt has, in particular, an outer diameter of 5 mm to 50 mm, especially 10 mm to 40 mm. The diameter and pitch of the external thread correspond, in particular, to a diameter and pitch of the internal thread, so that the bolt can be screwed into the sleeve. The bolt has, in particular, dere has a length of 25 mm to 80 mm and the sleeve has a corresponding depth.

Each connecting element preferably comprises a bolt with an external thread and a sleeve with an internal thread. The bolt is arranged, in particular, on a first element, such as the base element or extension element, and the sleeve is arranged on a corresponding extension element. Advantageously, the design of the connecting element as a bolt with an external thread and a sleeve with an internal thread allows for easy assembly of extension elements on a base element and/or another extension element.

The first part of the connecting element can be attached to the base element and the second part to an extension element.

An outer diameter of the thread corresponds in particular to an inner diameter of an eye of a functional element and to an inner diameter of the sleeve, so that the functional element and/or an extension element can advantageously be arranged on the thread.

A "rod-shaped ground element," also called a ground element, is understood to be an essentially cylindrical, in particular a hollow cylindrical, element which has at least part of a connecting element at its first end. The rod-shaped ground element may be designed at a second end, in particular, to be inserted into soil. The rod-shaped ground element may be made of plastic and/or metal. The diameter of a rod-shaped ground element may be from 0.5 cm to 4 cm, in particular 1.5 cm. The length of the rod-shaped ground element may be from 30 cm to 100 cm, in particular 70 cm.

A "rod-shaped extension element," also called an extension element, is understood to be an element that can be connected, particularly by screws, to the rod-shaped base element, a functional element, and/or another extension element for extending its length and/or area. The rod-shaped extension element can essentially correspond in shape and design to the rod-shaped base element, except that the rod-shaped extension element does not have a device for insertion into the ground at one end, but rather a further connecting element, a mounting element, and/or an end element. A rod-shaped extension element can, in particular, have a bolt with an external thread and/or a sleeve with an internal thread as a connecting element.

The diameter of a rod-shaped extension element can correspond to the diameter of the rod-shaped extension element and range from 0.5 cm to 4 cm, particularly 1.5 cm. The length of the rod-shaped base element can range from 30 cm to 100 cm, particularly 70 cm. There can be two rod-shaped extension elements with a first predefined length and two rod-shaped extension elements with a second predefined length. Different lengths advantageously allow for optimized, needs-based design of the plant support or play set.

A clamp for holding a plant, part of a plant, and/or a toy, such as a flag holder or a string with a ball, can be a "functional element." Additionally or alternatively, a bracket for inserting guy rods can be a functional element. Furthermore, a corner connector for joining the base element to an extension element projecting essentially perpendicular to the base element can be a functional element. Additionally or alternatively, a wall bracket for mounting a variable-area planting grid, a variable-area play structure, and/or a variable-length plant support or play set to a horizontal surface, such as a wall, can be a functional element. Advantageously, the stability of the variable-area planting grid, the variable-area play structure, and/or the variable-length plant support or play set is increased by using a wall bracket. Furthermore, a functional element can be an end element that can be screwed onto and/or into a connecting element of an extension element and advantageously provides a visual finish to the variable-area planting grid or play set and/or the variable-length plant support or the variable-area play equipment. Finally, a functional element can be a disc with at least one support rod, wherein the disc can be positioned vertically and fixedly on the plant support and the support rod and/or rods can be inserted into the ground, thus advantageously inhibiting or substantially preventing the plant support or play set from tipping over. In summary, a "functional element" is understood to be an element that can be arranged on the variable-length plant support or the play set and by means of which a functionality can be realized.

A "usage position" refers in particular to the positioning of the functional element at the first connecting element of the rod-shaped base element and/or an extension. element understood, so that the functional element is available for use on at least one element of the length-variable plant support or the play set in the usage position.

The term "stationary" refers specifically to a functional element being positioned essentially vertically in a fixed position relative to the rod-shaped base element. Additionally or alternatively, the functional element may be stationary in relation to an extension element. Finally, the positioning may be horizontal. A functional element that is stationary in a usage position relative to the rod-shaped base element remains stationary relative to the rod-shaped base element even if the length-adjustable plant support or the play set is moved.

In one embodiment, the functional element is a holding element. The holding element is designed, in particular, for temporarily holding at least one plant part and/or a toy. Additionally or alternatively, the holding element has an eye that can be rotatably arranged on the first connecting element. Advantageously, the holding element can be arranged on the first connecting element by means of the eye and additionally or alternatively fixed by means of the extension element. An inner diameter of the eye of the holding element corresponds, in particular, to a diameter of the external thread of the bolt of a connecting element. Advantageously, a plant can be indirectly arranged on the length-adjustable plant support using the holding element, so that the length-adjustable plant support supports the plant by means of the holding element.

Additionally or alternatively, the functional element is a corner converter. A corner converter makes it possible, in particular, to extend the length-variable plant support or the play set in a way that allows for variable area coverage.

The corner adapter has, in particular, a further connecting element, especially a thread, and a further eye for attaching the corner adapter to the first connecting element. The inner diameter of the eye of the corner adapter corresponds, in particular, to the diameter of the outer thread of the bolt of the first connecting element. Advantageously, the corner adapter enables the variable-length plant support or the play set to be extended as needed.

An extension element and/or a functional element can be arranged on the connecting element of the corner converter. In particular, one version of the connecting element can correspond to a version of the connecting element of the rod-shaped base element, a functional element, and/or an extension element.

In one embodiment, the rod-shaped ground element has a prong at a second end opposite the first end. The prong is designed, in particular, for easy insertion of the rod-shaped ground element into the soil.

The insertion point can, in particular, include elements for insertion at a predefined depth. To enable the insertion of the rod-shaped ground element at a predefined depth into the soil, the insertion point can have at least one transversely projecting element. This at least one transversely projecting element can additionally or alternatively be designed as a footing for inserting the rod-shaped ground element into the soil. Advantageously, the insertion point allows for easy insertion of the rod-shaped ground element into the soil.

In one embodiment, the first rod-shaped extension element has a second connecting element at its second end. In this way, the length-adjustable plant support or the play set is advantageously configured for indirect screw connection to a second rod-shaped extension element using the second connecting element. This advantageously provides additional expandability of the length-adjustable plant support or the play set.

In one embodiment, a contour is imprinted on a lateral surface of the rod-shaped base element and/or on a lateral surface of the first rod-shaped extension element. The contour may have bulges. Additionally or alternatively, the contour may have indentations. The contour provides, in particular, improved guidance of a plant part, especially during plant growth. Additionally or alternatively, the contour may form a tread surface, which advantageously prevents a child from slipping off the playset.

The contour can be embossed during the manufacturing of the base element and/or the extension element. Additionally or alternatively, the contour can be machined into the surface of the base element and/or the extension element. Advantageously, embossing the contour in this way is optimally implemented in terms of production technology.

In another aspect, the task is solved by a surface-variable trellis or a surface-variable play structure, comprising at least one length-variable plant support or play set and at least one corner connector as a functional element. This corner connector has an eye corresponding to a first connecting element of a base element, by means of which the corner connector can be rotatably attached to the first connecting element of the base element, and a third connecting element by means of which the corner connector can be screwed to a further rod-shaped extension element. Advantageously, the surface-variable trellis creates a climbing system that corresponds to the growth of a plant and can be adapted to the plant's growth as needed. Furthermore, the surface-variable play structure advantageously creates a play structure that can be designed according to specific needs.

A trellis can essentially be a flat surface extending in both a longitudinal and a transverse direction. Additionally or alternatively, the trellis or play equipment can extend flatly into the room and/or have a curved, flat shape. In particular, the trellis or play equipment must have at least one base element and at least several extension elements.

In one embodiment, a corner adapter and a first rod-shaped extension element are simultaneously arranged on the first connecting element of the rod-shaped base element. Additionally or alternatively, another functional element, such as a retaining element, can be arranged on the first connecting element. In other words, the variable-area trellis or the variable-area play equipment has at least one base element and one extension element for extension in a vertical direction and/or one extension element for extension in at least one horizontal direction. Additionally or furthermore, the variable-area trellis can have a plurality of rod-shaped base elements and/or a plurality of extension elements for extension in a horizontal and/or vertical direction. Advantageously, retaining elements can be arranged at all connection points, so that the plant can be connected to the trellis at multiple positions and/or toys can be arranged at multiple positions on the play equipment. Additionally or alternatively, the trellis can support another plant. Finally, at least one retaining element can be arranged on a base element or an extension element.

In one embodiment, a third connecting element projects from a lateral surface of the corner adapter's eye. This third connecting element has, in particular, a first distance to an upper surface framing the corner adapter's eye at a first end and a second distance to an underside framing the eye at a second end. The first distance is essentially different from the second distance. Advantageously, when two corner adapters are arranged in opposite directions, it is possible to extend a length-variable plant support, a play set, and/or a surface-variable trellis or a surface-variable play equipment in at least a first and a second horizontal spatial direction, wherein the extension in the first horizontal spatial direction lies on the same plane as the extension in the second horizontal spatial direction.

The respective third connecting elements of a first corner connector and a second corner connector, which are oriented in opposite directions and connected to each other by means of a top surface of the first corner connector and a bottom surface of the second corner connector, lie, in an embodiment where the first distance corresponds to the second distance, essentially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of a rod-shaped base element. Advantageously, a complex form of a variable-area and expandable trellis or play equipment can be realized by means of corresponding corner connectors, rod-shaped base elements, and/or extension elements. Additionally or alternatively, to create levels in the play equipment, planar extension elements, particularly horizontal ones, can be inserted into the play equipment, and/or attachments, such as slides, can be arranged on the play equipment.

The features of this aspect, combinations of features, and the advantages arising from them correspond to those mentioned in connection with the first-mentioned aspect of the invention.

• 1 eine schematische Darstellung eines stabförmigen Bodenelements (a), eines stabförmigen Bodenelements mit einer Spitze (b), eines ersten Erweiterungselements (c) und eines zweiten Erweiterungselements (d),
• 2 eine schematische Darstellung einer Halteklemme,
• 3 eine schematische Darstellung eines ersten Pflanzstabes,
• 4 eine schematische Darstellung eines zweiten Pflanzstabs,
• 5 eine schematische Darstellung eines Eckumsetzers in verschiedenen Ansichten,
• 6 eine schematische Darstellung eines Ausschnitts eines Rankgitter, zeigend einen Verbindungsbereich eines Bodenelements mit zwei Eckumsetzern, mit (a) und ohne (b) angeordneten Erweiterungselemente,
• 7 eine schematische Darstellung eines Ausschnitts eines Rankgitter, zeigend einen Verbindungsbereich mit einem Bodenelement und einem Eckumsetzer, mit (a) und ohne (b) angeordneten Erweiterungselemente
• 8 eine schematische Darstellung eines ersten Rankgitters,
• 9 eine schematische Darstellung eines zweiten Rankgitters,
• 10 eine schematische Darstellung eines dritten Rankgitters,
• 11 eine schematische Darstellung eines dritten Pflanzstabs,
• 12 eine schematische Darstellung eines Spielsets, sowie
• 13 eine schematische Darstellung eines Spielturmes.

The invention will now be explained in more detail using exemplary embodiments. These will show...

• 1 a schematic representation of a rod-shaped base element (a), a rod-shaped base element with a tip (b), a first extension element (c) and a second extension element (d),
• 2 a schematic representation of a holding clamp,
• 3 a schematic representation of a first planting stake,
• 4 a schematic representation of a second planting stake,
• 5 a schematic representation of a corner converter in different views,
• 6 a schematic representation of a section of a trellis, showing a connection area of a base element with two corner converters, with (a) and without (b) arranged extension elements,
• 7 a schematic representation of a section of a trellis, showing a connection area with a base element and a corner converter, with (a) and without (b) arranged extension elements
• 8 a schematic representation of a first trellis,
• 9 a schematic representation of a second trellis,
• 10 a schematic representation of a third trellis,
• 11 a schematic representation of a third planting stake,
• 12 a schematic representation of a game set, as well as
• 13 A schematic representation of a play tower.

A base element 103 comprises a hollow cylindrical tube with a wall thickness of 0.2 cm. The base element 103 has a length of 60 cm and an outer diameter of 1.5 cm. At one end of the base element 103, it has a first screw bolt 109a, and at the other end, a second screw bolt 109b. The first screw bolt 109a and the second screw bolt 109b are pressed into the hollow cylinder during a manufacturing process of the base element 103. A tip 109c can be arranged on the second screw bolt 109b, with which the base element 103 can be inserted into soil 123. In an alternative embodiment, the base element 103 includes the tip 109c. In a further alternative embodiment, the base element 103 additionally or alternatively comprises the first screw bolt 109a and/or the second screw bolt 109b.

The first screw bolt 109a and the second screw bolt 109b each have a length of 3 cm and a diameter of 1 cm. The base element 103 is made of plastic in one color, and the first screw bolt 109a and the second screw bolt 109b are made of plastic in a second color.

A first extension element comprises a hollow cylindrical tube with a wall thickness of 0.2 cm, an outer diameter of 1.5 cm, and a length of 60 cm. A first internal thread 109e is arranged at the first end of this tube, and a third screw bolt 109d is arranged at the second end. The first internal thread 109e corresponds to the first screw bolt 109a of the base element 103 and to a fourth screw bolt 109h of a first corner adapter 110c or a second corner adapter 110d.

A second extension element is also designed as a hollow cylindrical element with a wall thickness of 0.2 cm, an outer diameter of 1.5 cm, and a length of 40 cm. A third internal thread 109g is arranged at one end of the second extension element 107, and a second internal thread 109f is arranged at the other end. The second internal thread 109f and the third internal thread 109g correspond to the first screw bolt 109a of the base element 103, the third screw bolt 109d of the first extension element 105, and the fourth screw bolt 109h of the first corner adapter 110c or the second corner adapter 110d.

A plant clamp 110a has a first eye 111a with an inner diameter of 1.1 cm and a second eye 111b with a diameter of 1.1 cm. Furthermore, the clamp 110a has an operating element 117 with two opposing levers and a clamping ring 119. The plant clamp 110a is designed in two parts, the first part having one of the levers of the operating element 117 and the second part having the other lever of the operating element 117. The first and second parts of the plant clamp 110a are positioned in close proximity to the first eye 111a with respect to a common pivot point by means of the clamping ring 119, which holds the parts when the operating element 117 is actuated. The plant clamp 110a also has a plant receiving area 113, which is arranged between the first eye 111a and the second eye 111b. The plant receiving area 113 is accessible from the outside by operating the control element 117 in order to insert a plant into the plant receiving area 113. In addition, the plant clamp 110a can be opened by operating the control element 117 so that it can be clamped onto an element.

The first eye 111a and the second eye 111b can be attached to the first screw bolt 109a, the second screw bolt 109b, and/or further screw bolts of the same design. In this way, the retaining clamp 110a can be attached to the base element 103 and/or by means of the first eye 111a or the second eye 111b. the first extension element 105 and/or the second extension element 107 can be arranged in a vertically fixed position and is designed to receive at least one part of the plant into the plant receiving area 113.

A first planting stake 101a shows according to 2 A base element 103 with a tip 109c arranged on the second screw bolt 109b of the base element 103. A retaining clamp 110a and a first extension element 105 are arranged on the first screw bolt 109a of the base element 103.

On a second planting stake 101b according to 3 A retaining clamp 110a and a first extension element 105 are arranged on the first screw bolt 109a of a base element 103. A second retaining clamp 110a and a second first extension element 105 are arranged on a first screw bolt 109a of the first extension element 105, and a third retaining clamp and a third first extension element 105 are arranged on the first screw bolt 109a of the second first extension element 105.

The first corner converter 110c has a fourth screw bolt 109h with a length of 3 cm and a diameter of 1 cm. A third eye 111c is arranged axially on the fourth screw bolt 109h. The third eye 111c is offset with respect to a central axis of the fourth screw bolt 109h and is arranged indirectly on the fourth screw bolt 109h, as shown in the figures in 4 show which shows the first corner converter 110c taking into account the respective viewing direction A.

The displacement achieves a contact of a surface bordering the third eye 111c with a central axis of the fourth screw bolt 109h. The third eye 111c has an inner diameter of 1.1 cm and can be attached to a screw bolt 109a, 109b, or 109d. The wall thickness of the third eye 111c is 0.2 cm.

Thus, the first corner adapter 110c, which is arranged in a first orientation on a first screw bolt 109a of a base element 103, together with a second corner adapter 110d, which is arranged in a second orientation on the first screw bolt 109a of the base element 103, achieves an arrangement of the respective screw bolts of the first corner adapter 110c and the second corner adapter 110d on a common horizontal line. If corresponding second extension elements 107 are arranged on the respective fourth screw bolt 109h of the first corner adapter 110c and the second corner adapter 110d, which are arranged on the base element 103 as above, the central axes of the second extension elements 107 also lie on a common horizontal axis.

If only a first corner converter 110c is arranged on a base element 103, this results in a one-sided extension of a length-variable planting rod.

Using two base elements 103, three second extension elements 107, and three first extension elements 105, a first trellis 127a is constructed using corner adapters 110c and 110d. A plant 125, positioned in soil 123 in close proximity to the first trellis 127a, can be guided directly along the extension elements using a plant clamp 110a, as shown.

Using six arches 108 per level as extension elements, each forming a sixth of a circle and having an internal thread at their respective ends as a connecting element, a second trellis 127b with a substantially circular shape is realized using six base elements 103. In an alternative embodiment, a partial circular shape can also be realized using arches 108 and base elements 103. The second trellis 127b can be extended in height using first extension elements 105 and/or further arches 108.

An extension element or floor element can, as in 8 , 10 and 11 shown to be optically clad by means of a closing element 121, wherein the closing element 121 has a sleeve with an internal thread corresponding to a screw bolt or a screw bolt corresponding to a sleeve of an extension element.

To produce a third trellis 127c, which is designed for mounting on a horizontal surface such as a wall, respective wall brackets 110b are used as functional elements, which are arranged on the respective fourth screw bolts 109h of the first corner converter 110c.

Finally, on a third planting stake 101c, a second extension element 107 is arranged on a first screw bolt 109a of a base element 103, and a disc 110e is arranged on a second internal thread 109f of the second extension element 107. The disc 110e is designed to receive support elements 110f, by means of which the base element 103 and the components arranged thereon are supported. The extension elements are additionally supported in the ground 123. The disc 110e is firmly positioned vertically on the second extension element 107 by means of a screwable end element 121.

A playset 139 has according to 12 A base element 103 with a point 109c arranged on the second screw bolt 109b of the base element 103. A retaining clamp 110a and a first extension element 105 are arranged on the first screw bolt 109a of the base element 103. A flag 137 is arranged on the retaining clamp 110a.

A play tower 131 comprises a multitude of play sets 139, which are assembled into a volume element. In a first level 135, there are four base elements 103, each with a point 109c, and two first extension elements, each with a corresponding end element 121, arranged on a base element 103. The four base elements 103 are connected to each other by means of second extension elements 107 in such a way that the wall-like first level 135 is realized.

The first level 135 is connected to a second level 133 by means of further second extension elements 107, the structure of which corresponds to the structure of the first level 133, wherein a retaining clamp 110a is additionally arranged on the first level 133, which holds a flag 137.

List of reference symbols

101a

first planting stake

101b

second planting stake

101c

third planting stake

103

floor element

105

first expansion element

107

second extension element

108

Bow

109a

first screw bolt

109b

second screw bolt

109c

Great

109d

third screw bolt

109e

first internal thread

109f

second internal thread

109g

third internal thread

109h

fourth screw bolt

110a

Retaining clamp

110b

wall mount

110c

first corner converter

110d

second corner converter

110e

Disc

110f

Support element

111a

first eye

111b

second eye

111c

third eye

113

Plant uptake area

117

Control element

119

Tension ring

121

Final element

123

soil

125

plant

127a

first trellis

127b

second trellis

127c

third trellis

131

Play tower

133

second level

135

first level

137

banner

139

Playset

A

View direction

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• https://wickey.de/schaukelzubehoer/schaukelverbinder [0008]

Claims (10)

Length-variable plant support (101a, 101b, 101c) or play set (139), comprising at least one rod-shaped base element (103) which can be screwed to at least one first rod-shaped extension element (105, 107) at a first end by means of a first connecting element (109a), characterized in that a functional element (110a, 110b, 110c, 110d, 110e, 110f) is vertically fixed in a use position on the first connecting element (109a) of the rod-shaped base element (103) by means of screwing it to the rod-shaped base element (103) with the first rod-shaped extension element (105, 107). Length-variable plant support (101a, 101b, 101c) according to the preceding claim, wherein the functional element (110a, 110b, 110c, 110d, 110e, 110f) is a holding element (110a) designed for temporarily holding at least one plant part (125) or a toy (137), with an eye (111a) rotatably arranged on the first connecting element (109a), and/or a corner converter (110c, 110d) for extending the length-variable plant support (101a, 101b) or the play set (139) in a variable area. Length-variable plant support (101a, 101b, 101c) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the rod-shaped base element (103) has a insertion point (109c) at a second end arranged opposite the first end for inserting the rod-shaped base element (103) into soil (123) at a predefined depth. Length-variable plant support (101a, 101b, 101c) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first rod-shaped extension element (105, 107) has a second connecting element (109d, 109f) at a second end and the length-variable plant support (101a, 101b) or the play set (139) is indirectly arranged for screwing to a second rod-shaped extension element (105, 107) by means of the second connecting element (109d, 109f). Length-variable plant support (101a, 101b, 101c) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first connecting element (109a) and/or the second connecting element (109d, 109f) comprises a respective bolt with an external thread and/or a respective sleeve with an internal thread. Length-variable plant support (101a, 101b, 101c) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a contour, in particular for guiding a plant part (125) or as a tread surface, is imprinted on a lateral surface of the rod-shaped base element (103) and/or on a lateral surface of the first rod-shaped extension element (105, 107). A surface-variable trellis (127a, 127b, 127c) or surface-variable play equipment (131), comprising at least one length-variable plant support (101a, 101b, 101c) or a play set (139) according to one of the preceding claims and at least one corner adapter (110c, 110d) as a functional element, which has an eye (111c) corresponding to a first connecting element (109a) of a rod-shaped base element (103), by means of which the corner adapter (110c, 110d) can be rotatably arranged on the first connecting element (109a) of the rod-shaped base element (103), and a third connecting element (109h) by means of which the corner adapter (110c, 110d) can be connected to a further rod-shaped extension element (105, 107) at least on the rod-shaped The base element (103) is screwable. Area-variable trellis (127a, 127b, 127c) according to Claim 7 , wherein the corner converter (110c, 110d) and the first rod-shaped extension element (105, 107) are simultaneously arranged on the first connecting element (109a). Area-variable trellis (127a, 127b, 127c) according to one of the Claims 7 or 8 , wherein the third connecting element (109h) projects from a lateral surface of the eye (111c) of the corner converter (110c, 110d), has a first distance to a top surface of the corner converter (110c, 110d) framing the eye (111c) of the corner converter (110c, 110d) at a first end and a second distance to a bottom surface of the corner converter (110c, 110d) framing the eye (110c, 110d) at a second end. A surface-variable trellis (127a, 127b, 127c) according to the preceding claim, wherein respective third connecting elements (109h) of a first corner converter (110c) and a second corner converter (110d), which are oriented in opposite directions and are arranged to contact each other by means of a top surface of the first corner converter (110c) and a bottom surface of the second corner converter (110d), come to rest on a common transverse axis oriented substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of a rod-shaped base element (103).