ES1281379U - Container for flower arrangement devices. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Container for flower arrangement devices, of the type that materialize in a body (1) in the form of an inverted truncated cone, open at the top, and whose lower base (2) includes coupling/uncoupling means (3) to an ornamental structure, characterized in that on its internal lateral surface it includes pairs of longitudinal partitions (4), which define grooves (5) in which couplings (6), (6') and (6' are capable of being selectively inserted') that are materialized in an elongated laminar body, of thickness and length according to the grooves (5) in which they fit, and that have different widths depending on the radial dimension to be reduced within the container. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Container for flower arrangement devices

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention refers to a container for flower arrangement devices, specifically devices of a modular nature, which comprise a support made up of one or more elements on which a plurality of plant containers are anchored, so that these containers can be separated of the set in order to have one or more plants that can be kept separately from the original set.

The object of the invention is to provide a container of this type with an internal structure that offers maximum versatility and speed of preparation, by being able to receive in a perfectly stable way pots of very different configurations and sizes, by virtue of a configurable internal structure.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In most cultures there is a tradition of placing ornamentation with flowers and plants to decorate spaces in family, religious, festive or work events. In particular, these ornamentations are especially characteristic of funeral services, where floral arrangements arranged in the shape of a crown or centers are mainly used.

The configuration of these traditional floral arrangements goes through a straw or polymeric support in which the different plant species are inserted to give rise to a set. This arrangement necessarily implies the use of cut flowers and plants, which lose a large part or all of their stem and roots in order to be integrated into the flower arrangement, therefore, a few days after their preparation, they must necessarily be discarded due to the beginning of the decomposition process of the plants. Thus, traditional flower arrangements quickly lose their aesthetic value, in addition to involving the death of plant species.

Conventional flower arrangements are made up of cut flowers and plants, where each flower or plant without a stem is punctured on a wire that is placed on the straw or polymeric support. The process of accommodating the cut flower or plant on the wire involves laborious work in which the florist is frequently exposed to an occupational hazard due to puncture.

In addition, the flower arrangement has wires with free ends that offer a high risk of puncture during handling, and can even scratch the surface where it is supported, for example, in vehicles where it is usually transported.

Likewise, traditional flower arrangements require the collaboration of a florist or plant specialist for their preparation, given the complexity of integrating plants and cut flowers one by one in a set that is aesthetically attractive, which increases the final cost of the product and limits its production to the availability and working hours of these professionals.

Trying to obviate this problem, the applicant himself is the owner of the utility model U201730164, which describes a device that allows configuring a flower arrangement from individual living elements, providing a lasting commemorative element at the time of the event of which The flower arrangement is part of it, this flower arrangement being simple to assemble, eliminating the risk of punctures during its preparation and handling.

More specifically, said utility model U201730164 describes a device for flower arrangement that comprises a support made up of at least one element that has temporary fixing means, and a plurality of containers for plants provided with complementary coupling means, wherein the containers for plants are temporarily fixed to the support by joining the means of fixing the support and the complementary means of coupling the containers for plants.

The problem with this device is that the containers have a complex structure that makes their manufacture in different sizes depending on the plants to be received, it is extremely expensive, so it would be desirable to have containers that could be adapted to different types of pots. of plants from a common and invariable structure for them.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The recommended container for flower arrangement devices fully satisfactorily solves the aforementioned problems, based on a simple but highly efficient solution.

To do this, starting from the structuring of the containers that are described in the utility model U201730164, that is, containers that at their base include means of manual coupling and uncoupling to the ornamental structure in question, the container of the invention centers its characteristics in the fact that pairs of longitudinal partitions are distributed on its internal surface, evenly distributed that define grooves for couplings that allow the device to be adjusted tightly to different types of plant pots.

Thus, starting from an internal volume of the container, said volume can be customized through the selective use of different couplings.

More specifically, the couplings will materialize in elongated laminar bodies of thickness according to the width defined by the pairs of partitions, of length according to their length, but with the particularity that they can have different widths, to reduce the diameter. of the pot to be inserted tightly into the container, being able to include steps in its profile that also reduce the height of the pot to be received, supporting its base on said step.

Consequently, couplings will be designed with different configurations that allow defining a stable support means for pots of different heights and diameters, obviously always within the limit that defines the maximum internal volume of the container.

In this way, as the couplings are elongated and flat laminar bodies, their manufacture is much more economical than having to manufacture specific containers for each type of pot, increasing the versatility of the container object of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is going to be made below and with the aim of helping a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of a practical embodiment thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. where, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Shows a view of a container for flower arrangement devices made in accordance with the object of the present invention.

Figure 2.- Shows a plan view of the container of the previous figure.

Figure 3.- Shows a detail in perspective and in section of the container at the grooves in which the different couplings are selectively inserted depending on the specific needs of each case.

Figure 4.- Shows a profile view of examples of different couplings provided for the container.

Figure 5.- Shows three perspective views of the container of the invention adapted with the different couplings of figure 4.

Figure 6.- Shows three views in profile and in diametrical section of the device of the invention according to the three assemblies provided in figure 5, and on which three pots of very different dimensions appear perfectly coupled.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the figures outlined, it can be seen how the container for flower arrangement devices of the invention is embodied in a body (1) in the form of an inverted truncated cone, open at the top, and whose lower base (2) includes means coupling / uncoupling (3) to an ornamental structure, not represented in the figures as it is not the subject of this application, and is already included in the utility model U201730164.

Well, based on this already known structuring, the invention focuses its characteristics on the fact that the container includes on its internal lateral surface pairs of longitudinal partitions (4), equally distributed, which define grooves (5) in which they are capable of being selectively introduced, and depending on the specific needs of each case, some couplings (6), (6 ') and (6' ') that allow the container of the invention to be adjusted tightly to different types of plant pots (7 ), (7 ') and (7' ').

se materializan en un cuerpo laminar alargado, de espesor acorde a las ranuras (5) en las que se acoplan, de longitud acorde a la longitud de dichas ranuras, y cuya anchura, tal y como se observa en la figura 4 puede variar de acuerdo a la cota radial a reducir en el seno del contenedor, así como incorporar escalonamientos (8), (8’) y (8’’) a diferentes alturas que definan un asiento para la base de las macetas de plantas (7), de modo que su embocadura quede enrasada con la embocadura del contenedor en función de la altura de dichas macetas (7), (7’) y (7’’).The couplings (6),

They are materialized in an elongated laminar body, with a thickness according to the grooves (5) in which they are coupled, with a length according to the length of said grooves, and whose width, as shown in figure 4, can vary according to to the radial dimension to be reduced within the container, as well as to incorporate steps (8), (8 ') and (8'') at different heights that define a seat for the base of the plant pots (7), of so that its mouth is flush with the mouth of the container depending on the height of said pots (7), (7 ') and (7'').

For greater stability in the installation of the couplings (6), (6 ') and (6' ') in the grooves (5), it has been provided that these include a notch (9) at the bottom that fits into a complementary relief provided in correspondence with the lower end of the grooves (5), thus preventing these elements from moving within said grooves (5).

This structuring allows the container to be adjusted easily, as has been said repeatedly, to pots (7), (7 ') and (7' ') of different diameters and heights, with a quick and easy maneuver.

Claims (3)

1§.- Container for flower arrangement devices, of the type that materialize in a body (1) in the shape of an inverted truncated cone, open at the top, and whose lower base (2) includes coupling / uncoupling means ( 3) to an ornamental structure, characterized in that on its internal lateral surface it includes pairs of longitudinal partitions (4), which define grooves (5) in which couplings (6) are capable of being selectively inserted,

that are materialized in an elongated laminar body, of thickness and length according to the grooves (5) in which they are coupled, and that have different widths depending on the radial dimension to be reduced within the container. 2§.- Container for flower arrangement devices, according to claim 1§, characterized in that the couplings (6), (6 ') and (6'') include steps (8), (8') and (8 '' ) at different heights that define seats for the base of a pot of plants (7),

of different heights. 3§.- Container for flower arrangement devices, according to claim 1§, characterized in that the couplings (6), (6 ') and (6' ') include at the bottom a notch (9) that fits into a complementary relief provided in correspondence with the lower end of the grooves (5).