Abstract
The invention relates to a y-shaped stake for fruit-growing, in particular for the growing of table grapes.
The object of the invention consists in creating an improved Y-shaped stake for fruit-growing, which is easily transportable and quick to assemble.
This object is solved in the scope of the invention, in that an elongated base body and two side arms are provided, wherein the base body comprises openings for the insertion of at least one side arm each, wherein the inserted side arms are angled towards the upper end of the base body, wherein, between the openings and the upper end of the base body, a substantially horizontal through-opening is provided, through which a securing rod can be pushed through, wherein the securing rod, via at least one locking means, is horizontally securable against a displacement in the through-hole, and which connects the securing rod releasably connectable with the at least one side arm.
Claims
1-11. (canceled)
12: A Y-shaped stake (1) for fruit-growing, wherein an elongated base body (2) and two side arms (3) are provided, wherein the base body (2) comprises openings (4) for the inserting of at least one side arm (3) each, wherein the inserted side arms (3) are angled toward the upper end of the base body (2), wherein, between the openings (4) and the upper end of the base body (2), a substantially horizontal through-opening (5) is provided, through which a securing rod (6) can be pushed through, wherein the securing rod (6) is horizontally securable against a displacement in the through-opening (5) via at least one locking means (7), and the securing rod (6) is detachably connectable with the at least one side arm (3), and wherein the at least one locking means (7) comprises an inherently rigid stopper (7a) abutting against the base body (2) in the locking position and provided for on the securing rod (6), as well as a spring-elastic sheet-metal tongue (7b) molded on the securing rod (3).
13: The Y-shaped stake (1) for fruit-growing according to claim 12, wherein the securing rod (6) comprises a sheet-metal profile.
14: The Y-shaped stake (1) for fruit-growing according to claim 13, wherein the spring-elastic sheet-metal tongue (7b) is formed through punching out and deformation of a tongue-shaped section out of the sheet-metal profile of the securing rod (6).
15: The Y-shaped stake (1) for fruit-growing according to claim 14, wherein the spring-elastic sheet-metal tongue (7b) includes a spring portion protruding out of the sheet-metal profile of the securing rod (6) at an angle of approx. 70 to 90, preferably at approx. 80, and a support portion running substantially parallel to the outer side of the securing rod, on the free end of which a support surface is formed, via which the securing rod, in the locking position, can be supported on the base body (2).
16: The Y-shaped stake (1) for fruit-growing according to claim 12, wherein the locking means (2) include a bore-hole in the securing rod (6), as well as a bore-hole in the base body (2), wherein the fastening means are pushable and securable through the bore-hole in the base body (2) and through the bore-hole in the securing rod (6).
17: The Y-shaped stake (1) for fruit-growing according to claim 12, wherein, in the area of the openings (4) and/or of the side arms (3), securing means for securing the side arms (3) inserted into the openings (4) are provided.
18: The Y-shaped stake (1) for fruit-growing according to claim 12, wherein, for the detachable connecting of the securing rod (6) with the side arms (3), a screw connection is respectively provided between the securing rod (6) and one of the side arms (3).
19: The Y-shaped stake (1) for fruit-growing according to claim 12, wherein the inserted side arms (3) are angled towards the upper end of the base body at an angle a of approx. 40 to 60, preferably of approx. 50.
20: The Y-shaped stake (1) for fruit-growing according to claim 12, wherein, on the upper end of the base body (2), at least one coupling means (11, 12) is arrangeable for a net support cover (10).
21: The Y-shaped stake (1) for fruit-growing according to claim 12, wherein the base body (2) comprises an approximately L-, U- or V-shaped profile, on which, in the area for the receiving of wire frames, outside-lying hooks (8) are arranged, wherein the hooks (8) in the area of the wire frames for fruit-growing, are formed as single hooks, wherein the hooks (8) are formed by punching out, to form a punched hole, and deforming of tongues out of the L-, U- or V-profile, and each of the hooks (8) comprises a flank protruding out of the limb of the approximately L-, U- or V-shaped profile, wherein the flank merges into a tongue running roughly parallel to the limbs, and the tongue comprises a hook member widening towards the open end, which lies opposite a tapered section of the punched hole.
Description
[0024] Subsequently, the invention is detailed further, but not limited thereto, by means of drawings. The figures show in:
[0025] FIG. 1 a Y-shaped stake for fruit-growing in a side view,
[0026] FIG. 2a a section through the base body of a Y-shaped stake for fruit-growing in plan view,
[0027] FIG. 2b a base body of a Y-shaped stake for fruit-growing, with a substantially horizontal through-opening, as well as hooks for the suspension of wire in viticulture or fruit-growing, in perspective view,
[0028] FIG. 2c hooks for suspending wires in viticulture and fruit-growing, in side-view
[0029] FIG. 3 a detachable connection of the securing rod with the base body, in perspective view,
[0030] FIG. 4 a Y-shaped stake for fruit-growing in side-view, wherein the base body, via at least one coupling means, is connectable with a net support cover,
[0031] FIG. 5a Coupling means for a net support cover in side view, and
[0032] FIG. 5b Coupling means for a net support cover in perspective view.
[0033] In FIG. 1, a Y-shaped stake (1) for fruit-growing is represented in a side-view. The Y-shaped stake (1) includes a elongated base body (2) and two side arms (3). The base body (2) comprises openings (4) for the insertion of at least one side arm (3) each. The inserted side arms (3) are angled at an angle a of approx. 40 to 60, preferably of approx. 60, towards the upper end of the base body. Between the openings (4) and the upper end of the base body (2), at least one substantially horizontal through-opening (5) is provided, through which a securing rod (6) can be pushed through and is securable in it via at least one locking means (7). The securing rod (5) is thus, via at least one locking means (7), fixed or secured against a displacement in the through-hole (7). It is further represented that the securing rod (6) and the at least one side arm (3) are detachably connected with one another. Advantageously, the securing rod (6) is manufactured of a sheet-metal profile. The sheet-metal profile is advantageously formed in a n approximately I-, L-, U- or V-profile. It is likewise provided that the securing rod (6) is manufactured of a plastic material profile. The plastic material profile is likewise advantageously formed as an approximately I-, L-, U- or V-profile. As represented, the Y-shape stake (1) can be introduced into the ground with its bottom end of the base body (2).
[0034] In FIG. 2a, a cutaway through the base body (2) of a Y-shaped stake for fruit-growing is represented in plan view. As shown, the base body (2) comprises an approximately U-shaped cross-section (U-shaped profile). Hooks (8) are arranged on the limbs of the U. The limbs respectively comprise an insertion area on their ends (in profile), followed up by a hook. This configuration of the limbs is advantageous for the stability of the stake. As represented, the hooks (8) are arranged on the limbs proximate the back of the U-shaped profile. Through this configuration, the highest-possible stability against laterally-acting forces is achieved. The insertion area (in profile) additionally reinforces the statics.
[0035] In FIG. 2b, a cutaway of a base body (2) of a Y-shaped stake for fruit-growing with a substantially horizontal through-opening (5), as well as hooks (8) for the suspension of wires in viticulture and fruit-growing is represented in a perspective view.
[0036] In FIG. 2c, a hook (8) for the suspension of wires in viticulture and fruit-growing is shown in a side view. The hook (8) is formed as an upwardly open (to the upper end of the base body) single hook. It is provided that single hooks exclusively open to the upper end of the base body are arranged in the area of the wire frame for fruit-growing. The hooks (8) are formed by punching out a punch hole (not represented), and deformation of tongues out of the roughly U-profile. The hook (8) comprises a flank ascending out of the limb of the U-profile, wherein the flank merges into a tongue extending roughly parallel to the limbs, and the tongue comprises a hook member expanding towards the open end, which lies opposite a tapered section of the punch hole (not represented).
[0037] In FIG. 3, a releasable connection of the securing rod with the base body is represented in a perspective view. The locking means (7) comprise an inherently rigid stopper (7a) butting against the base body (2) in the locking position and provided for on the securing rod (6), as well as a spring-elastic sheet-metal tongue (7b) formed on the securing rod (3). The base body (2) consists of a U-shaped sheet-metal profile, namely two limbs (2b, 2c) and a connecting piece (2a) arranged at a right angle between the limbs. The U-shaped sheet-metal profile has been obtained via the punching-out and deformation of sheet metal. The securing rod (6) likewise consists of a sheet-metal profile, which was obtained through the punching-out and deformation of sheet metal. The securing rod (6) comprises a plurality of hooks and/or eyelets for holding of the wires. As further represented, the spring-elastic sheet-metal tongue (7b) is formed, through punching-out and deformation of a tongue-shaped section, out of the sheet-metal profile of the securing rod (6).
[0038] In FIG. 4, a Y-shaped stake (1) for fruit-growing is represented in a side view, wherein the base body is connectable with a net support cover (10) via at least one coupling means.
[0039] In the FIGS. 5a and 5b, the coupling means (11, 12) for a net support cover, which are arranged on the upper end of the base body (2), are represented. The coupling means can likewise serve the purpose of connecting multiple stakes in longitudinal or transversal direction. The latter configuration effects a stabilization of the stakes (among one another), whereby a lateral movement of the stakes to one another can be avoided. Wire cables, plastic cables, wires, or the similar can be used as coupling means.
