US3655064A
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Adjustable pot holding means for potting and repotting machines
Assignee: MAYER KG MASCHINENBAU
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Filing: 1969-07-25
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Granted: 1972-04-11
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Expires: 1989-07-25
Abstract
Abstract Pot holding means for filling pots or other containers such as with plant receiving material for the subsequent placement of plants therein. The pot holding means comprises two concentric rings, each having a set of brackets thereon which are spaced for appropriate engagement of pots by relative rotative movement of the rings with respect to each other. The rings may then be locked in position with the pots suitably insertable and removable from the brackets and the whole assembly rotated or otherwise moved for introducing the pots to a filling station.
Inventors
- 👤 Georg Mayer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:40
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/08; A01G9/081; A01G9/088; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S47/00; Y10S47/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
In a potting and repotting machine, an adjustable holding device for earth containers, comprising: a table; first and second concentric and coplanar annular rings rotatably mounted on said table; a plurality of angularly spaced, upstanding post-like members mounted on each ring, each of said post-like members including an upright holder secured to one of said rings and an angle bracket connected to said holder, said angle brackets on the holders on said first ring being adapted to cooperate with adjacent angle brackets on the holders on said second ring to engage angularly spaced points on said containerS and to maintain said containers in an upright position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
In a potting and repotting machine, an adjustable holding device for earth containers, comprising: a table; first and second concentric and coplanar annular rings rotatably mounted on said table; a plurality of angularly spaced, upstanding post-like members mounted on each ring, each of said post-like members including an upright holder secured to one of said rings and an angle bracket connected to said holder, said angle brackets on the holders on said first ring being adapted to cooperate with adjacent angle brackets on the holders on said second ring to engage angularly spaced points on said containerS and to maintain said containers in an upright position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The adjustable holding device according to claim 1, wherein said sidewalls of the containers are tapered; and wherein the upright holders define with the surfaces of the rings an angle corresponding to the taper of the containers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
The adjustable holding device according to claim 1, wherein each angle bracket includes a crossbar and legs at opposite ends thereof; and wherein the legs of each angle bracket are secured to the crossbar on each holder and together define a configuration which, whatever the diameter of the container to be held, assures the abutment of the angle bracket against said container in at least two points.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The adjustable holding device according to claim 3, wherein the angle brackets are connected to their holders at one of the ends of their crossbars and at the inner ends of the legs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The adjustable holding device according to claim 3, wherein the crossbars of the holders are radially directed with respect to the center of the concentric rings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The adjustable holding device according to claim 1, wherein one of said holders and said angle brackets are constructed resiliently.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The adjustable holding device according to claim 1, wherein said holders on said first and second rings are biased elastically in opposite directions towards one another.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The adjustable holding device according to claim 1, including means for locking the concentric rings in selected positions with respect to each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The adjustable holding device according to claim 1, wherein the table includes at least one setscrew having a flange which frictionally engages both concentric rings.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
58 words
The adjustable holding device according to claim 1, wherein the inner ring has outer teeth and the outer ring has inner teeth and an intermediate pinion is supported on the table between both rings, said intermediate pinion being in engagement with the teeth of both rings and being rotatable and securable from the outside for adjusting the rings.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
52 words
The adjustable holding device according to claim 1, wherein the angle brackets of a first group of holders are forks on the first ring, the opening direction of each of said forks facing an adjacent angle bracket of a second group of holders on the second ring consisting of only one crossbar.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
45 words
The adjustable holding device according to claim 10, wherein said containers are flower pots; and wherein the legs on the angle brackets engage the underside of a projecting edge at the upper edge of each flower pot so that the pot hangs on the holders.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
46 words
The adjustable holding device according to claim 10, wherein each holder with its angle bracket mounted on the second ring defines an L- or T-shape; and wherein each of said angle brackets on the second ring constitutes a relatively short crossbar for supporting the soil container.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
The adjustable holding device according to claim 10, wherein the crossbars of each of the angle brackets of the second group are arranged substantially transversely to the opening direction of the forks of the first group of holders.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
67 words
The adjustable holding device according to claim 10, wherein one leg of the angle brackets of the first group of holders extends generally in one circumferential direction and at an acute angle thereto, while the other leg extends at least approximately radially to the rings and the opening direction of the two legs intersects at least in the clamping position the crossbar of the adjacent angle bracket.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
38 words
The adjustable holding device according to claim 10, including an insert between each pair of opposed coacting holders and the angle brackets associated therewith, said insert resting on the legs and crossbars and itself receiving the soil container.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
70 words
The adjustable holding device according to claim 16, wherein the insert is a metal clamp, the height of which corresponds substantially to the height of the soil container to be receIved therein and which metal clamp is provided with stops which are suspendable on the angle brackets of the first group of holders on one ring and on the crossbars of the second group of holders on the other ring.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
30 words
The adjustable holding device according to claim 16, wherein the insert is adjusted to the form of the soil container in particular at its circumference by means of clamp ears.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The adjustable holding device according to claim 16, wherein the insert includes means for permitting an attachment thereof to one of said holders and arm brackets.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
26 words
The adjustable holding device according to claim 1, wherein said containers are supported on said rings and said post-like members provide lateral stability for said containers.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
The adjustable holding device according to claim 20, including a support piece for supporting said containers in vertically spaced relation to said rings.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
29 words
The adjustable holding device according to claim 1, wherein said angle brackets and said holders include means adapted to support said containers in vertically spaced relation to said rings.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-04-11 | 1975-10-11 | 1976-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-11 | 1979-10-11 | 1980-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-11 | 1983-10-11 | 1984-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |