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EP0412317A1
EP0412317A1 EP90113545A EP90113545A EP0412317A1 EP 0412317 A1 EP0412317 A1 EP 0412317A1 EP 90113545 A EP90113545 A EP 90113545A EP 90113545 A EP90113545 A EP 90113545A EP 0412317 A1 EP0412317 A1 EP 0412317A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
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  • the invention relates to a flower pot made of plastic material.
  • Flower pots are known in a variety of designs. For example, a flower pot in mushroom form is described in DE 88 13 026.6 U1. An upright mushroom has a largely hollowed out stalk, which is followed by an annular hat brim at the top. The ring-shaped hat brim, together with the hollow in the stem, forms a recess for placing the flower pot in it.
  • the flower pot is preferably made of water-resistant plastic material.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to propose a further variant of a flower pot made of plastic material.
  • the flower pot has the shape of a champagne cooler.
  • Such a flower pot fulfills the conditions placed on it. It has an opening into which a flower pot can be placed, its shape is automatically associated with gifts, and it is relatively inexpensive to produce. This is a particularly important advantage, since flower pots are an accessory to the actual commodity, namely the plant. This should come into its own, not the flower pot itself.
  • the champagne cooler shape is also practical for use.
  • the opening which widens upwards, makes it easier to put the flower pot in and at the same time also to store it in piles, which greatly reduces the space requirement.
  • the flower pot is provided with a metallized surface.
  • the resulting reflections reinforce the visual similarity to metal and the aesthetic impression. If the metallization of the surface extends to the inside of the opening, this also results in reflections from the plant placed in the flower pot.
  • Luran or polystyrene which can be metallized particularly well, is particularly recommended as the plastic material. They also have the required water resistance and are inexpensive to produce.
  • An opening diameter of 5 to 10 cm results overall in a particularly suitable proportion for the flower pot, which is not only elegant, but is also particularly adapted to the plants which are generally given away.
  • grip buttons are provided on the sides, the impression of a champagne cooler is further enhanced, since this is also generally provided with it in the original.
  • recesses are expediently provided in the handle knobs in order to avoid or substantially reduce the deformations of the main body of the flower pot which may result from the accumulation of material.
  • the figure shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the flower pot according to the invention.
  • a flower pot has the shape of a champagne cooler, which is generally provided with the reference number 1.
  • Form 1 is made of plastic, in particular polystyrene or luran, and has a metallized surface 2.
  • the metallization is preferably in silver or gold color.
  • aluminum is evaporated onto the plastic mold and then a protective layer is overpainted.
  • the mold 1 has an opening 3 into which the flower pot can be placed. This opening has a diameter of about 5 to 10 cm.
  • the height of the form 1 is approximately in the same size range, so that the proportions correspond to those of a champagne cooler.
  • the diameter of the mold 1 is continuously expanding from an approximately circular base with essentially symmetrical walls that protrude on all sides to the opening 3.
  • a handle button 4 on two opposite sides at the same height as the shape 1.
  • an accumulation of material leads to irregularities and collapse in the vicinity of the accumulation of material.
  • axial recesses can be provided in the handle knobs.

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Abstract

A plastic flower-pot cover has the shape of a champagne bucket. It is preferably provided with a metallised surface and consists of lurane or polystyrene. <IMAGE>

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Blumenübertopf aus Kunst­stoffmaterial.The invention relates to a flower pot made of plastic material.

Blumenübertöpfe sind in vielfältiger Gestaltung bekannt. Beispielsweise ist in der DE 88 13 026.6 U1 ein Blumen­übertopf in Pilzform beschrieben. Ein aufrecht stehender Pilz weist einen weitgehend ausgehöhlten Stiel auf, an den sich oben eine ringförmige Hutkrempe anschließt. Die ringförmige Hutkrempe bildet zusammen mit der Aushöhlung in dem Stiel eine Ausnehmung zum Hinein­stellen des Blumentopfes.Flower pots are known in a variety of designs. For example, a flower pot in mushroom form is described in DE 88 13 026.6 U1. An upright mushroom has a largely hollowed out stalk, which is followed by an annular hat brim at the top. The ring-shaped hat brim, together with the hollow in the stem, forms a recess for placing the flower pot in it.

Der Blumenübertopf wird vorzugsweise aus wasserbe­ständigem Kunststoffmaterial hergestellt.The flower pot is preferably made of water-resistant plastic material.

Gerade für Geschenkartikel besteht ein ständiger Bedarf nach immer neuen Formen. Blumenübertöpfe werden häufig als besonderer Gag, als überrachendes Zubehör angeboten, gekauft und verschenkt. Um diesen Anforderungen des Verbrauchers zu genügen, muß der Formenschatz an tech­nisch brauchbaren Blumenübertöpfen ständig erweitert werden.For gift items in particular there is a constant need for new forms. Flower pots are often offered, bought and given away as a special gag, as a surprising accessory. In order to meet these requirements of the consumer, the range of shapes of technically usable flower pots has to be constantly expanded.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es daher, eine weitere Varian­te eines Blumenübertopfes aus Kunststoffmaterial vor­zuschlagen.The object of the invention is therefore to propose a further variant of a flower pot made of plastic material.

Diese Aufgabe wird dadurch gelöst, daß der Blumenüber­topf die Form eines Sektkühlers besitzt.This object is achieved in that the flower pot has the shape of a champagne cooler.

Ein derartiger Blumenübertopf erfüllt die an ihn ge­stellten Bedingungen. Er besitzt eine Öffnung, in die ein Blumentopf hineingestellt werden kann, seine Form wird automatisch mit Geschenken assoziiert, er ist verhältnismäßig kostengünstig zu produzieren. Dies ist ein besonders wichtiger Vorteil, da Blumen­übertöpfe ein Beiwerk zur eigentlichen Ware, nämlich der Pflanze, darstellen. Diese soll dadurch besonders zur Geltung kommen, nicht der Blumenübertopf selbst.Such a flower pot fulfills the conditions placed on it. It has an opening into which a flower pot can be placed, its shape is automatically associated with gifts, and it is relatively inexpensive to produce. This is a particularly important advantage, since flower pots are an accessory to the actual commodity, namely the plant. This should come into its own, not the flower pot itself.

Die Sektkühler-Form ist darüber hinaus auch praktisch für die Benutzung. Die sich nach oben erweiternde Öffnung erleichtert das Hineinstellen des Blumentopfes und zugleich auch eine stapelweise Aufbewahrung, was den Lagerplatzbedarf stark verringert.The champagne cooler shape is also practical for use. The opening, which widens upwards, makes it easier to put the flower pot in and at the same time also to store it in piles, which greatly reduces the space requirement.

Von besonderem Vorteil ist es, wenn der Blumenübertopf mit einer metallisierten Oberfläche versehen wird. Die sich ergebenden Reflektionen verstärken die optische Metallähnlichkeit und den ästhetischen Eindruck. Wird die Metallisierung der Oberfläche bis auf die Innen­seite der Öffnung erstreckt, so ergeben sich darüber hinaus Reflektionen der in den Blumenübertopf hinein­gesetzten Pflanze.It is particularly advantageous if the flower pot is provided with a metallized surface. The resulting reflections reinforce the visual similarity to metal and the aesthetic impression. If the metallization of the surface extends to the inside of the opening, this also results in reflections from the plant placed in the flower pot.

Als Kunststoffmaterial empfehlen sich insbesondere Luran oder Polystyrol, die sich besonders gut metalli­sieren lassen. Sie besitzen darüber hinaus auch die erforderliche Wasserbeständigkeit und sind kostengünstig zu produzieren.Luran or polystyrene, which can be metallized particularly well, is particularly recommended as the plastic material. They also have the required water resistance and are inexpensive to produce.

Ein Öffnungsdurchmesser von 5 bis 10 cm ergibt insgesamt eine besonders geeignete Proportion für den Blumen­übertopf, die nicht nur formschön ist, sondern auch den im allgemeinen verschenkten Pflanzen besonders angepaßt ist.An opening diameter of 5 to 10 cm results overall in a particularly suitable proportion for the flower pot, which is not only elegant, but is also particularly adapted to the plants which are generally given away.

Werden Griffknöpfe an den Seiten vorgesehen, so wird der Eindruck eines Sektkühlers weiter verstärkt, da auch dieser im Original im allgemeinen damit versehen ist. Zusätzlich werden zweckmäßig Ausnehmungen in den Griffknöpfen vorgesehen, um die durch die Material­ansammlung evtl. entstehenden Verformungen des Hauptkör­pers des Blumenübertopfes zu vermeiden bzw. wesentlich zu verringern.If grip buttons are provided on the sides, the impression of a champagne cooler is further enhanced, since this is also generally provided with it in the original. In addition, recesses are expediently provided in the handle knobs in order to avoid or substantially reduce the deformations of the main body of the flower pot which may result from the accumulation of material.

Im folgenden wird anhand der Zeichnung ein Ausführungs­beispiel der Erfindung im einzelnen beschrieben.An exemplary embodiment of the invention is described in detail below with reference to the drawing.

Die Figur zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Blumenübertopfes.The figure shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the flower pot according to the invention.

Ein Blumenübertopf besitzt die Form eines Sektkühlers, die allgemein mit dem Bezugszeichen 1 versehen ist.A flower pot has the shape of a champagne cooler, which is generally provided with the reference number 1.

Die Form 1 besteht aus Kunststoff, insbesondere aus Polystyrol oder Luran, und besitzt eine metallisierte Oberfläche 2. Die Metallisierung erfolgt vorzugsweise in Silber- oder Goldfärbung. Dabei wird auf die Kunst­stofform Aluminium aufgedampft und anschließend eine Schutzschicht überlackiert.Form 1 is made of plastic, in particular polystyrene or luran, and has a metallized surface 2. The metallization is preferably in silver or gold color. Here, aluminum is evaporated onto the plastic mold and then a protective layer is overpainted.

Oben besitzt die Form 1 eine Öffnung 3, in die der Blumentopf eingestellt werden kann. Diese Öffnung hat einen Durchmesser von etwa 5 bis 10 cm.At the top, the mold 1 has an opening 3 into which the flower pot can be placed. This opening has a diameter of about 5 to 10 cm.

Die Höhe der Form 1 liegt etwa in den gleichen Größen­bereichen, so daß auch die Proportionen denen eines Sektkühlers entsprechen.The height of the form 1 is approximately in the same size range, so that the proportions correspond to those of a champagne cooler.

Der Durchmesser der Form 1 erweitert sich stetig von einem etwa kreisförmigen Boden mit allseitig aufragen­den im wesentlichen symmetrischen Wänden bis zur Öffnung 3.The diameter of the mold 1 is continuously expanding from an approximately circular base with essentially symmetrical walls that protrude on all sides to the opening 3.

Zusätzlich ist vor allem knapp unterhalb der Öffnung 3 eine konkave Erweiterung der Wandung nach außen vorgesehen.In addition, a concave extension of the wall to the outside is provided above all just below the opening 3.

Knapp unterhalb der Öffnung 3 befindet sich auf zwei gegenüberliegenden Seiten in gleicher Höhe der Form 1 jeweils ein Griffknopf 4. Bei Sektkühlern dient dieser Griffknopf vor allem dem Transport. Bei der Herstellung von Kunststoffteilen führt eine Material­anhäufung zu Unregelmäßigkeiten und zum Zusammenfallen in der Nachbarschaft der Materialanhäufung. Um dem entgegenzuwirken, können insbesondere axiale Ausneh­mungen in den Griffknöpfen vorgesehen werden.Just below the opening 3 there is a handle button 4 on two opposite sides at the same height as the shape 1. In the manufacture of plastic parts, an accumulation of material leads to irregularities and collapse in the vicinity of the accumulation of material. To counteract this, in particular axial recesses can be provided in the handle knobs.

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1. Blumenübertopf aus Kunststoffmaterial oder Ton, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß er die Form eines Sekt­kühlers (1) aufweist.1. Flower pot made of plastic material or clay, characterized in that it has the shape of a champagne cooler (1). 2. Blumenübertopf nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeich­net, daß er mit einer metallisierten Oberfläche (2) versehen ist.2. Flower pot according to claim 1, characterized in that it is provided with a metallized surface (2). 3. Blumenübertopf nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß er aus Luran oder Polystyrol besteht.3. Flower pot according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it consists of luran or polystyrene. 4. Blumenübertopf nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Öffnungsdurchmesser zwischen 5 und 10 cm beträgt.4. Flower pot according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the opening diameter is between 5 and 10 cm. 5. Blumenübertopf nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß seitliche Griffknöpfe (3) vorgesehen sind, die Ausnehmungen aufweisen.5. Flower pot according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that lateral handle buttons (3) are provided which have recesses.
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FR651153A (en) * 1927-03-31 1929-02-15 Sigg Aktien Ges Plant pot with flower pot
FR865980A (en) * 1939-03-07 1941-06-11 Illuminated bucket for champagne, flower or other bottles
FR2327746A1 (en) * 1975-10-13 1977-05-13 Perrot Christian Pivotable champagne bucket with forked pedestal - has detachable lid with hole for bottle neck and circular rib in base for locating bottle

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FR651153A (en) * 1927-03-31 1929-02-15 Sigg Aktien Ges Plant pot with flower pot
FR865980A (en) * 1939-03-07 1941-06-11 Illuminated bucket for champagne, flower or other bottles
FR2327746A1 (en) * 1975-10-13 1977-05-13 Perrot Christian Pivotable champagne bucket with forked pedestal - has detachable lid with hole for bottle neck and circular rib in base for locating bottle

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US6868635B2 (en) * 1995-06-07 2005-03-22 Antonio V. Alcazar Thermoplastic flower pot with a thin skirt
US8091278B2 (en) 1995-06-07 2012-01-10 Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not individually but soley as Trustees of The Family Trust Plant package and methods of forming same using a thermoplastic flower pot
US8191309B2 (en) 1995-06-07 2012-06-05 Wanda M. Weder & William F. Straeter Plant package and methods of forming same using a thermoplastic flower pot
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