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WO2009051500A1 - Moyens de protection pour arbres et autres plantes - Google Patents

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WO2009051500A1
WO2009051500A1 PCT/NZ2008/000272 NZ2008000272W WO2009051500A1 WO 2009051500 A1 WO2009051500 A1 WO 2009051500A1 NZ 2008000272 W NZ2008000272 W NZ 2008000272W WO 2009051500 A1 WO2009051500 A1 WO 2009051500A1
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tree guard
securing means
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Mark Edward Bloxwich
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
    • A01G13/00—Protection of plants
    • A01G13/20—Protective coverings for plants
    • A01G13/21—Protective coverings for plants providing overhead protection, i.e. canopies
    • A01G13/22—Protective coverings for plants providing overhead protection, i.e. canopies for individual plants
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
    • A01G13/00—Protection of plants
    • A01G13/20—Protective coverings for plants
    • A01G13/28—Protective coverings for plants protecting young plants

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  • the invention relates to a shelter means, hereinafter referred to as "tree guards" for the protection of trees or other plants.
  • the invention relates to a tree guard that may be secured to provide a protective growing environment in use, but may be easily compressed for storage and/or transport.
  • Tree guards have long been used for the protection of trees, shrubs, bushes and the like from excessive sun, wind, cold and browsing wildlife during their most vulnerable early growth stages.
  • a variety of tree guards have been previously used, however, each has several limitations.
  • a tree guard commonly used by orchardists comprises four wooden stakes driven into the ground around a young tree or plant.
  • a permeable shade cloth (often a wind break fabric) can be wrapped around the stakes and secured with staples to provide a sheltered environment for the tree or plant. This method of protection is not only labour intensive, but also requires materials such as stakes, cloth and staples.
  • US 5,090,155 discloses a substantially rigid shade protection tube that may be secured over a tree by means of a stake.
  • the substantially cylindrical tube is constructed of a photodegradable polyolefin material that may break down over time.
  • the shade apparatus is not only expensive, but is also substantially rigid, therefore taking up large amounts of space during transport and storage.
  • US 5,471 ,783 also discloses a substantially rigid shade protection tube that may be secured over or around a tree by means of a stake.
  • the tube is constructed of a sheet of flexible material that may be rolled or folded to form a substantially rigid tube. While the cylinder may comprise a number of holes for the transmission of light and water, the sheet used to form the cylinder is substantially solid to maintain the apparatus as a rigid tube.
  • a number of alternative apparatus have been provided, which include further examples of rigid tubes or substantially rigid frames where the protective material must be subsequently secured to provide a protective cavity.
  • tree is used herein in a broad sense, and includes bushes, shrubs, saplings and the like.
  • a tree guard comprising a flexible material wrapped around and fastened to a helical spring coil frame, thus defining a tube, the tree guard further comprising a support post and securing means for connecting the support post to the tube.
  • the securing means is releasably connectable to the support post.
  • the securing means is releasably connectable to the tube.
  • the tube is resiliently compressible along a longitudinal axis.
  • the tree guard comprises means for holding the tube in a compressed configuration.
  • a point of connection between the securing means and the support post is adjustable.
  • the position of the securing means on the support post can be adjusted to a position whereby, in use, the securing means and support post bear at least a portion of the weight of the tube.
  • the securing means includes a clip portion adapted to engage an upper edge of the tube.
  • the support post includes a securing means engaging portion.
  • the securing means engaging portion is a projecting portion.
  • the projecting portion is defined by a curved portion of the support post.
  • the securing means includes an aperture adapted to receive the projecting portion of the support post.
  • the securing means includes a clip portion adapted to engage the support post.
  • the support post is substantially circular in transverse cross section.
  • the tree guard further comprises further securing means adapted to connect a base of the tube to a substrate.
  • the spring coil frame is enclosed ip ⁇ a sleeve.
  • the flexible material is a wind break fabric.
  • the flexible material is an impermeable polyethylene sheet.
  • the tree guard further comprises a plurality of support posts and a plurality of securing means for connecting the support posts to the tube.
  • a- method of protecting a tree or other plant comprising positioning a tree guard according to the first aspect around the tree or plant to provide a protective environment.
  • a tree guard substantially as herein described with reference to Figures 1 - 5 or Figures 6 - 9.
  • the present invention broadly consists of a shelter means for trees or other plants comprising a layer of flexible material and resilient support means adapted to hold the layer of flexible material in a substantially tubular shape, wherein the shelter means is resiliently compressible along a longitudinal axis.
  • Figure 1 Shows a side perspective view of a tree guard comprising a spring coil frame and flexible material (represented by cross hatched areas).
  • Figure 2 Shows a side perspective view of the tree guard of Figure 1 secured to a support post by different types of securing means, with flexible material removed for clarity.
  • Figure 3 Shows a side perspective view of the tree guard of Figure 1 provided with height adjustment means, with flexible material removed for clarity.
  • Figure 4a Shows a side perspective view of the tree guard of Figure 1 in an extended configuration, with flexible material removed for clarity.
  • Figure 4b Shows a side perspective view of the tree guard in Figure 1 in a fully compressed configuration, with flexible material removed for clarity.
  • Figure 5 Shows a side perspective view of two stacked tree guards secured to a support post by securing means, with flexible material removed for clarity.
  • Figure 6 Shows a side perspective view of a second embodiment of the tree guard.
  • Figure 7 Shows an alternative embodiment of the securing means.
  • Figure 8 Shows an alternative embodiment of the support post.
  • Figure 9 Shows the securing means of Figure 7 engaged with the support post of Figure 8.
  • the invention relates to an apparatus and method for the shelter and protection of trees and/or other plants.
  • the invention relates to a tree guard that may be secured to provide a protective growing environment in use, and which, in a preferred embodiment, may be easily compressed along its central or longitudinal axis for storage and/or transport.
  • the versatility of the tree guard frame allows the use of a variety of protective materials depending on the requirements of the user.
  • the shelter means is a tree guard generally referenced by arrow 100 in Figure 1.
  • the tree guard 100 comprises a resilient support means that is adapted to hold a layer of flexible material in a substantially tubular shape as depicted in figure 1.
  • the inner cavity 1 provided by the tubular shape will, in use, provide a protective environment for vulnerable trees or plants 2.
  • the tree guard 100 may be placed over or around a tree or plant 2, thus substantially or partially protecting the tree or plant 2 from external damage.
  • the shelter means is resiliently collapsible to facilitate storage and transport.
  • the resilient support means comprises an elongate resiliently flexible member.
  • the flexible member may be substantially helical in shape to form a spring coil frame 3.
  • the flexible member may be made of any suitable flexible material, however in a preferred embodiment, the member is made of wire.
  • the tree guard 100 comprises a helical spring coil frame 3, which may be wrapped in a flexible material 4 to define a substantially cylindrical tube which may be open at a top end and a bottom end.
  • Figure 1 shows only a portion of the flexible material for clarity, it is to be understood that the flexible material covers the entire frame 3.
  • the spring coil frame 3 may be of any suitable length and stiffness depending on the size of the tree guard 100 required, however, in a preferred embodiment, the frame 3 will define a tube suitable for the protection of immature trees and plants 2. In the most preferred embodiment, the frame 3 will define a protective tube approximately 800 mm high by 800 mm wide. Those skilled in the art will realise the spring coil frame 3 may be made of any suitable material, however, it is preferred that the coil is made of plastic or metal. In the most preferred embodiment, the spring coil frame 3 is made of a 2.5 mm - 3.5mm high tensile wire coil.
  • the frame 3 may be wrapped in any flexible material 4 (depicted as crosshatched areas in figure 1) suitable for the protection of trees or plants from sun, cold, wind and/or animals.
  • the flexible material 4 is wrapped around the frame 3 and fastened to the frame 3.
  • the material 4 may be fastened at the top and bottom ends of the coil frame 3 and optionally at additional points between the two ends.
  • the coil frame 3 is enclosed in a sleeve that may be stitched or otherwise fastened to the flexible material 4 wrapped around the frame 3.
  • the flexible material 4 is continuously stitched to the sleeve.
  • the flexible material 4 wrapped around the frame 3 may be any suitable material commonly used to protect vulnerable trees or other plants from sun, wind, cold and/or animals.
  • the flexible material 4 may be protective material such as a permeable wind break fabric, shade cloth or frost resistant cloth.
  • the flexible material 4 may be a substantially impermeable sheet, such as polyethylene.
  • the sleeve covering the frame 3 may also be constructed of similar materials or more durable material to protect the coil frame 3 while allowing attachment of the protective material 4.
  • the tree guard 100 may be placed over a tree or plant 2 and secured in position.
  • the tree guard 100 may be secured in the required position by securing the frame 3 to one or more support posts 5 by one or more securing means 6 as shown in Figure 2.
  • the securing means may be located on the inner or outer surface of the tree guard 100 to allow attachment to a support post 5.
  • the securing means may be directly attached to the coil frame 3, the sleeve or the flexible material 4.
  • the securing means is attached to the coil frame 3 or the sleeve.
  • the support post 5 may be a wooden or metal stake that can be passed through the securing means 6 and driven into the ground to maintain the positioning of the tree guard 100.
  • the type of securing means 6 may vary depending on the type of support post 5 used and the function of the tree guard 100.
  • the securing means 6 may simply comprise ties or loops adapted for securing the tree guard 100 to the post 5.
  • the tree guard 100 may be pegged to the ground by suitable securing means 7.
  • the coil frame 3 supports the tree guard 100 in a fully extended tube of maximum height.
  • the tree guard 100 may be held in the fully extended tube configuration by attaching the securing means 6 to the support post 5.
  • the flexible nature of the coiled frame 3 may allow height adjustment of the tree guard 100.
  • the maximum height of the tree guard 100 will be defined by the size of the flexible material 4 covering the frame 3 and/or the length/stiffness of the coil frame 3. However, the height may be reduced for the protection of different sized trees or plants 2 by compressing the coil frame 3.
  • the securing means 6 used to secure the tree guard 100 to a support post 5 may be adapted to hold the tree guard 100 at a required height.
  • one securing means 6 substantially at the top end of the tree guard 100 may be adapted to hold or lock to the support post 5 at any required height.
  • the tree guard 100 may further comprise height adjustment means as shown in Figure 3.
  • the tree guard 100 may further comprise at least one height adjustment means attached substantially at the top and bottom ends of the tree guard 100, which may be adjusted in length to compress or expand the tree guard 100 along its longitudinal axis L thereby reducing or increasing the height of the tree guard 100.
  • the height adjustment means comprise a length of string 8 or a strap attached to the top and bottom ends of the tree guard 100. The length of the string 8 can be adjusted by a tent cleat 9 or similar lock, thus enabling height adjustment of the tree guard 100.
  • the height adjustment means may be used to adapt the tree guard 100 for use on sloping ground.
  • a height adjustment means may be used to partially compress one side of the tree guard, while the opposite side remain fully extended.
  • the height of the tree guard 100 may be reduced to provide a substantially fully compressed configuration for ease of transport and storage as shown in Figures 4a and 4b.
  • the tree guard 100 may be held in the fully compressed configuration using the height adjustment means 8.
  • the tree guard 100 may be substantially fully compressed and clips or fasteners attached to the top and/or bottom ends of the tree guard 100 may be engaged to maintain the tree guard 100 in the substantially fully compressed configuration shown in Figure 4b.
  • the maximum height of the tree guard 100 is defined by the length and stiffness of the flexible material, two or more tree guards may be stacked to provide a taller shelter 101 , as depicted in figure 5.
  • the stacked tree guards 100 may all be secured to one or more posts 5 as previously described.
  • the stackable tree guards 100 may further comprise means for securing one tree guard on top of another, for example ties, straps or clips.
  • the tree guard may be capped at one or both ends as required.
  • the top end may be substantially capped by protective material or a frost cap.
  • the bottom end of the tree guard may be substantially capped with a weed mat, adapted to allow growth of the tree or plant while preventing the growth of weeds.
  • the securing means 11 connects the support posts 12 to an upper edge 10 of the tube.
  • the securing means 11 includes a body 13 provided with an elongate central aperture 14 adapted to engage a projecting securing means engaging portion 15 of the support post 12.
  • the securing means engaging portion 15 is defined by a substantially "U" shaped curved projecting portion in the support post 12.
  • the securing means engaging portion 12 may be defined by a solid tab.
  • The. support post 12 is preferably provided with a plurality of securing means engaging portions 15, in order to allow the user to adjust the height of the tube.
  • the support post 12 may be formed from two separate parts 12A, 12B, which are joined together by a connector 12C. This may reduce the overall size of the device when disassembled for transport.
  • the engagement between the securing means 11 and the support post 12 is preferably enhanced by means of a resilient clip portion 16 which releasably grips the support post 12 and holds it in engagement.
  • the securing means 11 is provided with a pair of arms 17, one extending on each side of the body 13, each arm 17 being provided with a further resilient clip portion 18 adapted to releasably grip the upper edge 10 of the tube.
  • the upper edge 10 may be provided with a strip of suitable reinforcing material 19 in order to prevent premature wear of the upper edge due to successive engagements and disengagements of the further clip portions 18.
  • At least one of the support means engaging portions 15A is positioned such that a securing means 11 engaged, in use, with that support means engaging portion 15A is sufficiently high that a portion of the weight of the tube will be borne by the securing means 11.
  • the frame 2 may be manufactured such that it is biased towards a substantially collapsed position.
  • the securing means 11 may bear a portion of the weight of the tube regardless of which engaging portion 14 the securing means 11 is engaged with.
  • the present invention provides a shelter for trees or other plants which is relatively easy to manufacture, is simple and quick to install, is easily collapsible for storage and transportation, is adjustable in height, and which can be stacked to provide a taller sheltered cavity.

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Abstract

Cette invention concerne une armure pour arbres (102). Ladite armure (102) comprend un matériau souple (4) enroulé autour d'un cadre en forme de ressort hélicoïdal, définissant ainsi un tube. L'armure pour arbres (102) comprend en outre un pieu de support (12) et des moyens de fixation (11) pour fixer le pieu de support (12) au tube. Les moyens de fixation (11) peuvent de préférence être fixés de manière amovible au pieu de support (12), et le point d'attache entre le pieu de support (12) et les moyens de fixation (11) est de préférence réglable.
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ITCN20100005A1 (it) * 2010-05-20 2011-11-21 Gabriele Mutti Guaina protettiva per alberi
JP2017112940A (ja) * 2015-12-25 2017-06-29 積水樹脂株式会社 苗木保護具
US10034436B2 (en) * 2014-04-11 2018-07-31 Chad M. Legus Collapsible plant support
EP3729956A1 (fr) * 2019-04-22 2020-10-28 Zhiyi He Appareil de culture de plantes
AU2021205031A1 (en) * 2021-06-04 2022-12-22 Karamac Limited Plant protector and the manufacture and use thereof
US11540454B1 (en) * 2019-01-16 2023-01-03 John R. Kowalski Flower protector

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WO1988003361A1 (fr) * 1986-11-14 1988-05-19 The Crowell Corporation Enveloppe protectrice
US6088953A (en) * 1998-02-20 2000-07-18 Morgan; Wayne Collapsible protective plant cover
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EP0173046A1 (fr) * 1984-08-17 1986-03-05 Hohenlohe-Waldenburg KG Spezial-Maschinenbau Dispositif de protection de plantes forestières
WO1988003361A1 (fr) * 1986-11-14 1988-05-19 The Crowell Corporation Enveloppe protectrice
US6088953A (en) * 1998-02-20 2000-07-18 Morgan; Wayne Collapsible protective plant cover
FR2876245A1 (fr) * 2004-10-11 2006-04-14 Didier Thuaud Dispositif pliant en voile d'hivernage pour la protection des plantations pendant la periode hivernale

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ITCN20100005A1 (it) * 2010-05-20 2011-11-21 Gabriele Mutti Guaina protettiva per alberi
US10034436B2 (en) * 2014-04-11 2018-07-31 Chad M. Legus Collapsible plant support
JP2017112940A (ja) * 2015-12-25 2017-06-29 積水樹脂株式会社 苗木保護具
US11540454B1 (en) * 2019-01-16 2023-01-03 John R. Kowalski Flower protector
EP3729956A1 (fr) * 2019-04-22 2020-10-28 Zhiyi He Appareil de culture de plantes
AU2021205031A1 (en) * 2021-06-04 2022-12-22 Karamac Limited Plant protector and the manufacture and use thereof

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