WO2005096899A1 - Container for a bouquet of cut flowers - Google Patents

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WO2005096899A1
WO2005096899A1 PCT/EP2005/050907 EP2005050907W WO2005096899A1 WO 2005096899 A1 WO2005096899 A1 WO 2005096899A1 EP 2005050907 W EP2005050907 W EP 2005050907W WO 2005096899 A1 WO2005096899 A1 WO 2005096899A1
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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 present invention relates to a container for a bouquet of cut flowers.
  • the invention also allows the conservation and storage of bouquets of flowers and their transport.
  • Another container is shown in document FR-A-2 819 388, with a barrel with a reserve of water inscribed in a cylinder to form a base. At its upper opening, the container is provided with a closure member with at least one hole for clamping against a packet of rods introduced into the container.
  • an area of smaller diameter of the bouquet is located on an intermediate portion of the rods.
  • the lower end of the stems is more flared which creates an impossibility for a vertical insertion of a mounted round bouquet.
  • the present invention overcomes all or part of the drawbacks of the aforementioned prior techniques.
  • a new container for cut flower bouquet having a container with an upper opening, said container making it possible to contain water.
  • the container also includes a cover covering the opening.
  • this cover is made of several parts, the assembly of which covers the upper opening of the container, while providing a central hole for the passage of the stems of the bouquet.
  • Such a cover makes it possible in particular to introduce laterally the stems of the bouquet (rather than vertically) by positioning the cover at the level of the zone with the smallest diameter of the bouquet.
  • This type of introduction allowed by the container of the invention allows to precisely adjust the diameter of the central hole relative to the smallest diameter of the section of the bouquet to achieve a good application and a good seal between the bouquet and the central hole In doing so, no difficulty of introduction is however encountered, due to the lateral introduction.
  • Other objects and advantages will appear during the following description of a preferred embodiment of the invention, however not limiting.
  • the present invention relates to a container for a bouquet of cut flowers, comprising a container capable of containing water with an upper opening and a cover covering the opening.
  • the cover is made up of at least two assemblable cover portions and it has a central hole formed partially in each cover portion to receive the stems of the bouquet.
  • the invention may be presented according to the preferred variants set out below: - It comprises two cover portions with: a main cover portion with a lateral access passage to the central hole; a portion of secondary cover capable of closing the passage.
  • - It comprises means for assembling the portions of the cover formed by systems of tabs on a portion insertable in lights on another portion, -
  • the width of the passage is equivalent to that of the central hole, -
  • the cover has a border on the periphery of the central hole oriented along the axis of said central hole, -
  • the cover has a peripheral rim capable of being applied to the internal wall of the container, -
  • the peripheral rim protrudes on the upper face of the cover, -
  • the end of the peripheral rim is connected to a wing configured to be applied on the edge of the container, - It has a deformable belt around the central hole so that it can vary the dimensions of the central hole, -
  • the cover has through holes, -
  • the bottom of the container has means for retaining the end of the stems of the bouquet, -
  • the retaining means are a cylindrical section coaxial with the central hole and protruding on the bottom of the container, - It has a vague breeze surface pro
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the container of the invention in a preferred embodiment.
  • Figures 2 to 4 are respectively side, top and sectional views of a portion of the cover in a preferred embodiment.
  • Figures 5 and 6 are respectively perspective and top views of another portion of the cover.
  • Figures 7 and 8 are respectively a sectional view and a top view of the container. Referring to Figures 7 and 8, one can form a container 1 of rougeic outer shape and for example in the form of a pot of circular section with a slightly conical shape, to be able to fit different containers.
  • the container has an opening 6 allowing. the introduction of water into the interior volume of the container 1 and the positioning of the stems of the bouquet.
  • a cover 2 makes it possible to cover the opening 6 of the container 1 as indicated in FIG. 1.
  • the cover 2 is applied to the opening 6, on its periphery, in a sealed manner .
  • a mode of realizing this arrangement will be explained later in the description.
  • the cover 2 is composed of several cover portions which can be assembled together and each having part of a residual central hole 7 for receiving the stems of the bouquet.
  • the different figures show an example of re-creation with two portions of cover 3, 4.
  • a cover portion 3 is main because it covers most of the surface of the opening 6.
  • Another portion, secondary cover portion 4 is added to cover the rest of the surface of the opening 6 , except the central hole 7.
  • a central hole 7 of circular section will be provided.
  • the edge of the central hole 7 is formed partly in the main cover portion 3 and partly in the secondary cover portion 4 as shown in FIGS. 1 to 6.
  • the main cover portion has a passage 8 visible in Figures 5 and 6 for the lateral introduction of the bouquet of flowers to the central hole 7.
  • a lateral passage 8 is preferably formed, the width is equivalent to that of the central hole 7, that is to say its diameter when the central hole is circular.
  • the passage 8 forms a sort of clip for receiving the bouquet at the section of smaller diameter of the assembly of rods.
  • assembly means are present, constituted in the case shown in the figures, by systems of tabs 10 and light 9.
  • the tabs 10 formed near the edge of the central hole 7 on the secondary cover portion 4 cooperate with lights 9 formed in correspondence on the main cover portion 3.
  • the systems light 9 and tabs 10 are a form of piping.
  • support zones 11 formed on either side of the central passage 8 on the main cover portion 3 ensure a partial application of the secondary portion 4 on the main portion 3.
  • the central hole 7 is delimited at the level of the cover portions 3, 4 by an edge 12 projecting from the upper surface of the cover 2.
  • the border 12 re-guides a portion of the bouquet through the central hole 7.
  • a clearance 16 is present at the ends of the edge portion 12 reaised on the secondary cover portion 4, to avoid the intersection of two border portions 12 formed on the one hand on the main cover portion 3 and on the other hand on the secondary cover portion 4 during the positioning of the tongues 10 in the slots 9.
  • This clearance 16 is rounded in the case of the embodiment to be illustrated as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the wavebreak surface 18 is formed by a cylindrical portion with a diameter greater than that of the central hole 7.
  • the application of the periphery of the cover 2 to the upper end of the reductant 1 can be carried out as follows.
  • the cover 2 has, on each of the cover portions 3, 4 a peripheral rim 13 advantageously re-made to protrude on the upper face of the cover 2, so as to slightly offset the cover surface of the cover 2 below the level of the end upper part of the reductant 1. In this way, any splashes of water will be maintained on the upper surface of the cover 2 below the level of the opening 6.
  • small holes can be made opening out through the cover 2 to ventilate the ⁇ interior volume of the reduct 1 and / or produce a reintroduction of any presence of water on the upper surface of the cover 2 towards the interior volume of the reductant 1.
  • a slope made on the cover 2 has a drainage function for the recovery of residual water.
  • the rim 13 is applied to a portion of the internal wall of the reductant 1, preferably by means of a seal 19 realizing a sealing means. It is possible to realize a seal 19 of the O-ring type mounted in a housing on the flange 13 and / or the internal wall of the reduct 1.
  • the rim 13 advantageously ends in a wing 14 oriented laterally to apply to the edge of the upper end of the redduct 1.
  • a cylindrical section 17 coaxial with the central hole 7 is formed to protrude from the bottom 5 so as to maintain the ends of the stems of the bouquet within a restricted perimeter.
  • the cylindrical section 17 or any additional surfaces formed on the bottom make it possible to produce an anti-backwash so as to break up any eddies of water inside the redduct 1.
  • the periphery of the central hole 7 may have a deformable belt so as to slightly vary the dimensions of the central hole 7 to adapt to different dimensions of the bouquet.
  • the deformable belt can be constituted by an elastic annular portion deformable in contact with the rods.
  • the container thus formed has the advantage of realizing a rigid element, which can easily be produced in particular in molded plastic material which can be presented in different colors or different aspects.
  • the shapes and dimensions of the container are not imitated.
  • the seal produced by the container according to the invention is optimal taking into account the good application of the border 12 on the stems of the flowers and by the seal produced between the cover 2 and the internal wall of the reduct 1.
  • the container filled with water can therefore be transported easily by preventing F r water from leaving.
  • the positioning of the bouquet is easily accomplished by lateral introduction. In addition, if you want to change the water and refill the reductant 1, you just have to activate the secondary cover portion 4 to carry out these operations without costing the bouquet from the rest of the container.
  • the good insulation of the interior volume of the reductant 1 relative to the atmosphere also brings about an action of non-development of bacteria.
  • the illustrated configuration of the reduct 1 (slightly conical shape and reief of the bottom) makes it possible to be stackable for better vacuum storage.
  • the present invention has been described with reference to the illustrated embodiment with two cover portions 3, 4. However, the number and shape of these portions are not imitated. In particular, more than two assemblable portions can be made.
  • these may be of substantially equal dimensions and shapes and formed symmetrically relative to an axis transverse to the axis of the central hole 7.

Abstract

The invention relates to a container for a bouquet of cut flowers. The invention consists of a receptacle (1) which can receive water and which is equipped with an upper opening (6) and a lid (2) which covers the opening (6). The lid (2) comprises at least two assemblable cover segments (6) and a central hole (7) which is partially formed in each cover segment in order to receive the stems of the bouquet. The invention can be used to display, store and transport flowers.

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Description "Conteneur pour bouquet de fleurs coupées" Description "Container for bouquet of cut flowers"
[001] La présente invention concerne un conteneur pour bouquet de fleurs coupées.The present invention relates to a container for a bouquet of cut flowers.
[002] Elle trouvera son application pour la décoration et en particulier pour la présentation de fleurs coupées formées en bouquet dans des habitations ou dans des magasins.It will find its application for decoration and in particular for the presentation of cut flowers formed in a bouquet in homes or in stores.
[003] L'invention permet également la conservation et le stockage de bouquets de fleurs ainsi que leur transport.The invention also allows the conservation and storage of bouquets of flowers and their transport.
[004] On connaît du document FR-A-2745 702 un récipient destiné à réaiser un vase à . fleurs qui comprend une entrée destinée à livrer passage à une longueur prédéterminée des tiges. L'entrée est pourvue de moyens de retenue pour maintenir regroupées les tiges des fleurs et pour s'opposer à leur extraction.We know from document FR-A-2745 702 a container for reaiser a vase. flowers which includes an entry intended to give passage to a predetermined length of the stems. The entrance is provided with retaining means to keep the stems of the flowers together and to oppose their extraction.
[005] Un autre récipient est montré par le document FR-A-2 819 388, avec un fût à réserve d'eau inscrit dans un cylindre pour constituer un piètement. Au niveau de son ouverture supérieure, le récipient est doté d'un organe obturateur avec au moins un perçage pour venir à serrage contre un paquet de tiges introduit dans le récipient.Another container is shown in document FR-A-2 819 388, with a barrel with a reserve of water inscribed in a cylinder to form a base. At its upper opening, the container is provided with a closure member with at least one hole for clamping against a packet of rods introduced into the container.
[006] Ces deux documents présentent des récipients pouvant servir d'éléments de conservation et aussi de présentation sous forme de vase. Cependant, ils nécessitent une introduction verticale des tiges du bouquet de fleurs, ce qui n'est pas pratique.These two documents present containers which can serve as conservation elements and also in the form of a vase. However, they require a vertical introduction of the stems of the bouquet of flowers, which is not practical.
[007] En effet, lors de la formation d'un bouquet, une zone de plus faible diamètre du bouquet est située sur une portion intermédiaire des tiges. L'extrémité inférieure des tiges est plus évasée ce qui crée une impossibilté pour une insertion verticale d'un bouquet rond monté.Indeed, during the formation of a bouquet, an area of smaller diameter of the bouquet is located on an intermediate portion of the rods. The lower end of the stems is more flared which creates an impossibility for a vertical insertion of a mounted round bouquet.
[008] Additionnellement, on notera que les documents antérieurs ne permettent pas une étanchéité du conteneur ce qui est dommageable notamment en cas de renversement ou lors du transport.Additionally, it will be noted that the prior documents do not allow the container to be sealed, which is harmful, particularly in the event of overturning or during transport.
[009] La présente invention permet de remédier en tout ou partie aux inconvénients des techniques antérieures précitées.The present invention overcomes all or part of the drawbacks of the aforementioned prior techniques.
[010] A cet effet, elle concerne un nouveau conteneur pour bouquet de fleurs coupées présentant un récipient avec une ouverture supérieure, ledit récipient permettant de contenir de l'eau.To this end, it relates to a new container for cut flower bouquet having a container with an upper opening, said container making it possible to contain water.
[011] Le conteneur comporte également un couverde coiffant l'ouverture.The container also includes a cover covering the opening.
[012] De façon caractéristique ce couverde est réalisé en plusieurs parties dont l'assemblage réalise une couverture de l'ouverture supérieure du récipient, tout en ménageant un trou central pour le passage des tiges du bouquet. [013] Un tel couverde permet en particulier d'introduire latéralement les tiges du bouquet (pluû que verticalement) en positionnant le couverde au niveau de la zone de plus faible diamètre du bouquet. [014] Ce type d'introduction permis par le conteneur de l'invention autorise d'ajuster de façon précise le diamètre du trou central relativement au diamètre le plus faible de la section du bouquet pour réaliser une bonne application et une bonne étanchéité entre le bouquet et le trou central Ce faisant, aucune difficulté d'introduction n'est cependant rencontrée, de par l'introduction latérale. [015] D'autres buts et avantages apparaîtront au cours de la description qui suit d'un mode préféré de réalisation de l'invention, cependant non limitatif. [016] La présente invention concerne un conteneur pour bouquet de fleurs coupées, comportant un récipient apte à contenir de l'eau avec une ouverture supérieure et un couverde coiffant l'ouverture. [017] Le couverde est constitué en au moins deux portions de couverture assemblables et il comporte un trou central formé partiellement dans chaque portion de couverture pour recevoir les tiges du bouquet. [018] L'invention pourra se présenter suivant les variantes préférées énoncées ci-après : - Il comporte deux portions de couverture avec : une portion de couverture principale avec un passage d'accès latéral au trou central ; une portion de couverture secondaire apte à fermer le passage.Typically this cover is made of several parts, the assembly of which covers the upper opening of the container, while providing a central hole for the passage of the stems of the bouquet. [013] Such a cover makes it possible in particular to introduce laterally the stems of the bouquet (rather than vertically) by positioning the cover at the level of the zone with the smallest diameter of the bouquet. This type of introduction allowed by the container of the invention allows to precisely adjust the diameter of the central hole relative to the smallest diameter of the section of the bouquet to achieve a good application and a good seal between the bouquet and the central hole In doing so, no difficulty of introduction is however encountered, due to the lateral introduction. Other objects and advantages will appear during the following description of a preferred embodiment of the invention, however not limiting. The present invention relates to a container for a bouquet of cut flowers, comprising a container capable of containing water with an upper opening and a cover covering the opening. The cover is made up of at least two assemblable cover portions and it has a central hole formed partially in each cover portion to receive the stems of the bouquet. The invention may be presented according to the preferred variants set out below: - It comprises two cover portions with: a main cover portion with a lateral access passage to the central hole; a portion of secondary cover capable of closing the passage.
- Il comporte des moyens d'assemblage des portions du couverde formés par des systèmes de languettes sur une portion insérable dans des lumières sur une autre portion, - La largeur du passage est équivalente à celle du trou central, - Le couverde comporte une bordure sur le pourtour du trou central orientée suivant l'axe dudit trou central, - Le couverde comporte un rebord périphérique apte à s'appliquer sur la paroi interne du récipient, - Le rebord périphérique fait saille sur la face supérieure du couverde, - L'extrémité du rebord périphérique est reliée à une aile configurée pour s'appliquer sur la tranche du récipient, - Il comporte une ceinture déformable autour du trou central de sorte à pouvoir varier les dimensions du trou central, - Le couverde comporte des trous débouchant, - Le fond du récipient présente des moyens de retenue de l' extrémité des tiges du bouquet, - Les moyens de retenue sont un tronçon cylindrique coaxial au trou central et faisant saille sur le fond du récipient, - Il comporte une surface brise vague faisant saille sur la paroi interne du couverde, - Il présente des moyens d' étanchéité entre le couverde et le récipient. [019] . Les dessins ci-joints sont donnés à titre d'exemples et ne sont pas imitatifs de l'invention. Ils représentent seulement un mode de réaîsation de l'invention et permettront de la comprendre aisément. [020] La figure 1 est une vue en perspective du conteneur de l'invention dans un mode préféré de réaîsation. [021] Les figures 2 à 4 sont respectivement des vues de coté, de dessus et en coupe d'une portion du couverde dans un mode de réaîsation préféré. [022] Les figures 5 et 6 sont respectivement des vues en perspective et de dessus d'une autre portion du couverde. [023 i' Les figures 7 et 8 sont respectivement une vue en coupe et une vue de dessus du récipient. [024] En référence aux figures 7 et 8, on peut former un récipient 1 de forme extérieure dassique et par exemple sous forme d'un pot de section circulaire avec une forme légèrement conique, pour pouvoir emboîter différents récipients. [025] En partie supérieure, le récipient comporte une ouverture 6 permettant . l'introduction d'eau dans le volume intérieur du récipient 1 et la mise en place des tiges du bouquet. [026] Un couverde 2 permet de coiffer l'ouverture 6 du récipient 1 comme l'indique la figure 1. [027] De façon avantageuse, le couverde 2 s'appique sur l'ouverture 6, sur son pourtour, de façon étanche. [028] Un mode de réaîsation de ce montage sera exposé plus loin dans la description.- It comprises means for assembling the portions of the cover formed by systems of tabs on a portion insertable in lights on another portion, - The width of the passage is equivalent to that of the central hole, - The cover has a border on the periphery of the central hole oriented along the axis of said central hole, - The cover has a peripheral rim capable of being applied to the internal wall of the container, - The peripheral rim protrudes on the upper face of the cover, - The end of the peripheral rim is connected to a wing configured to be applied on the edge of the container, - It has a deformable belt around the central hole so that it can vary the dimensions of the central hole, - The cover has through holes, - The bottom of the container has means for retaining the end of the stems of the bouquet, - The retaining means are a cylindrical section coaxial with the central hole and protruding on the bottom of the container, - It has a vague breeze surface protruding from the inner wall of the cover, - It has sealing means between the cover and the container. [019]. The attached drawings are given as examples and are not imitative of the invention. They represent only one embodiment of the invention and will make it easy to understand it. [020] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the container of the invention in a preferred embodiment. [021] Figures 2 to 4 are respectively side, top and sectional views of a portion of the cover in a preferred embodiment. [022] Figures 5 and 6 are respectively perspective and top views of another portion of the cover. [023 i 'Figures 7 and 8 are respectively a sectional view and a top view of the container. Referring to Figures 7 and 8, one can form a container 1 of dassic outer shape and for example in the form of a pot of circular section with a slightly conical shape, to be able to fit different containers. [025] In the upper part, the container has an opening 6 allowing. the introduction of water into the interior volume of the container 1 and the positioning of the stems of the bouquet. [026] A cover 2 makes it possible to cover the opening 6 of the container 1 as indicated in FIG. 1. [027] Advantageously, the cover 2 is applied to the opening 6, on its periphery, in a sealed manner . [028] A mode of realizing this arrangement will be explained later in the description.
[029] Le couverde 2 est composé de plusieurs portions de couverture assemblables les unes aux autres et présentant chacune une partie d'un trou central 7 résiduel pour recevoir les tiges du bouquet. [030] Les différentes figures montrent un exemple de réaîsation avec deux portions de couverture 3, 4. Une portion de couverture 3 est principale car elle couvre la majeure partie de la surface de l'ouverture 6. Une autre portion, portion de couverture secondaire 4 est rapportée pour couvrir le reste de la surface de l' ouverture 6, excepté le trou central 7.[029] The cover 2 is composed of several cover portions which can be assembled together and each having part of a residual central hole 7 for receiving the stems of the bouquet. [030] The different figures show an example of re-creation with two portions of cover 3, 4. A cover portion 3 is main because it covers most of the surface of the opening 6. Another portion, secondary cover portion 4 is added to cover the rest of the surface of the opening 6 , except the central hole 7.
[031] Avantageusement, compte-tenu de la configuration dassique d'un bouquet, un trou central 7 de section circulaire sera ménagé. Le bord du trou central 7 est formé pour partie dans la portion de couverture prindpale 3 et pour partie dans la portion de couverture secondaire 4 comme cela ressort des figures 1 à 6.[031] Advantageously, taking into account the basic configuration of a bouquet, a central hole 7 of circular section will be provided. The edge of the central hole 7 is formed partly in the main cover portion 3 and partly in the secondary cover portion 4 as shown in FIGS. 1 to 6.
[032] La portion de couverture prindpale présente un passage 8 visible aux figures 5 et 6 pour l'introduction latérale du bouquet de fleurs jusqu'au trou central 7. Tel qu'illustré, on forme de façon préféré un passage latérale 8 dont la largeur est équivalente à celle du trou central 7, c'est-à-dire son diamètre lorsque le trou central est circulaire.The main cover portion has a passage 8 visible in Figures 5 and 6 for the lateral introduction of the bouquet of flowers to the central hole 7. As illustrated, a lateral passage 8 is preferably formed, the width is equivalent to that of the central hole 7, that is to say its diameter when the central hole is circular.
[033] Le passage 8 forme une sorte de pince de réception du bouquet au niveau de la section de plus faible diamètre de l'assemblage de tiges.The passage 8 forms a sort of clip for receiving the bouquet at the section of smaller diameter of the assembly of rods.
[034] Après l'introduction des tiges jusqu'au trou central 7 et éventuellement après positionnement de la portion de couverture principale 3 sur le rédpient 1, la portion de couverture secondaire 2 est assemblée à la portion principale 3.[034] After the introduction of the rods to the central hole 7 and possibly after positioning of the main cover portion 3 on the redpient 1, the secondary cover portion 2 is assembled to the main portion 3.
[035] Pour y parvenir, des moyens d'assemblage sont présents, constitués dans le cas rep résenté aux figures, par des systèmes de languettes 10 et de lumière 9.[035] To achieve this, assembly means are present, constituted in the case shown in the figures, by systems of tabs 10 and light 9.
[036] En se référant particulèrement aux figures 3 et 6, des languettes 10 formées à proximité du bord du trou central 7 sur la portion de couverture secondaire 4 coopèrent avec des lumières 9 formées en correspondance sur la portion de couverture prindpale 3. Les systèmes de lumière 9 et de languettes 10 réaîsent une forme de dipsage.Referring particularly to Figures 3 and 6, the tabs 10 formed near the edge of the central hole 7 on the secondary cover portion 4 cooperate with lights 9 formed in correspondence on the main cover portion 3. The systems light 9 and tabs 10 are a form of piping.
[037] Par ailleurs, des zones d'appui 11 formées de part et d'autres du passage central 8 sur la portion de couverture prindpale 3 assurent une application partielle de la portion secondaire 4 sur la portion prindpale 3.[037] Furthermore, support zones 11 formed on either side of the central passage 8 on the main cover portion 3 ensure a partial application of the secondary portion 4 on the main portion 3.
[038] Les deux parties sont ainsi assemblées en réalsant une bonne étanchéité et en maintenant efficacement le bouquet en position verticale.[038] The two parts are thus assembled while achieving a good seal and effectively maintaining the bouquet in the vertical position.
[039] De façon préférée, le trou central 7 est déimité au niveau des portions de couverture 3, 4 par une bordure 12 faisant saille sur la surface supérieure du couverde 2.[039] Preferably, the central hole 7 is delimited at the level of the cover portions 3, 4 by an edge 12 projecting from the upper surface of the cover 2.
[040] La bordure 12 réaise un guidage d'une portion du bouquet au travers du trou central 7.The border 12 re-guides a portion of the bouquet through the central hole 7.
[041] Au niveau des extrémités de la portion de bordure 12 réaisée sur la portion de couverture secondaire 4, un dégagement 16 est présent pour éviter l'intersection des deux parties de bordure 12 formées d'une part sur la portion de couverture prindpale 3 et d'autre part sur la portion de couverture secondaire 4 lors de la mise en place des languettes 10 dans les lumières 9.[041] At the ends of the edge portion 12 reaised on the secondary cover portion 4, a clearance 16 is present to avoid the intersection of two border portions 12 formed on the one hand on the main cover portion 3 and on the other hand on the secondary cover portion 4 during the positioning of the tongues 10 in the slots 9.
[042] Ce dégagement 16 est réaisé de façon arrondie dans le cas du mode de réaîsation à illustrer tel que montré aux figures 1 et 2.[042] This clearance 16 is rounded in the case of the embodiment to be illustrated as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
[043] Sur la surface interne du couverde 2, une surface 18 fait saille pour réalser un brise vague afin de imiter les édaboussures et les remous de l'eau dans le volume intérieur du rédpient 1.[043] On the internal surface of the cover 2, a surface 18 protrudes to produce a vague breeze in order to imitate the splashes and eddies of the water in the interior volume of the reduct 1.
[044] A titre d'exemple, la surface de brise vague 18 est formée par une portion cy- indrique d'un diamètre supérieur à celui du trou central 7.[044] For example, the wavebreak surface 18 is formed by a cylindrical portion with a diameter greater than that of the central hole 7.
[045] L'application de la périphérie du couverde 2 sur F extrémité supérieure du rédpient 1 peut s'effectuer comme suit. Le couverde 2 présente, sur chacune des portions de couverture 3, 4 un rebord périphérique 13 avantageusement réaisé pour faire saille sur la face supérieure du couverde 2, de façon à déporter légèrement la surface de couverture du couverde 2 sous le niveau de l'extrémité supérieure du rédpient 1. De cette façon, d'éventuelles projections d'eau seront maintenues sur la surface supérieure du couverde 2 sous le niveau de l'ouverture 6.The application of the periphery of the cover 2 to the upper end of the reductant 1 can be carried out as follows. The cover 2 has, on each of the cover portions 3, 4 a peripheral rim 13 advantageously re-made to protrude on the upper face of the cover 2, so as to slightly offset the cover surface of the cover 2 below the level of the end upper part of the reductant 1. In this way, any splashes of water will be maintained on the upper surface of the cover 2 below the level of the opening 6.
[046] A titre additionnel, on peut réalser des petits trous débouchant au travers du couverde 2 pour aérer le~volume intérieur du rédpient 1 et/ou produire une réintroduction d'éventuelle présence d'eau sur la surface supérieure du couverde 2 vers le volume intérieur du rédpient 1. En complément, une pente réaisée sur le couverde 2 a une fonction de drainage pour la récupération d'eau résiduelle.[046] Additionally, small holes can be made opening out through the cover 2 to ventilate the ~ interior volume of the reduct 1 and / or produce a reintroduction of any presence of water on the upper surface of the cover 2 towards the interior volume of the reductant 1. In addition, a slope made on the cover 2 has a drainage function for the recovery of residual water.
[047] Le rebord 13 s'applque sur une portion de la paroi interne du rédpient 1, préféren- tiellement par l'intermédiaire d'un joint 19 réalsant un moyen d'étanchéité. On peut réalser un joint 19 du type torique monté dans un logement sur le rebord 13 et/ou la paroi interne du rédpient 1.[047] The rim 13 is applied to a portion of the internal wall of the reductant 1, preferably by means of a seal 19 realizing a sealing means. It is possible to realize a seal 19 of the O-ring type mounted in a housing on the flange 13 and / or the internal wall of the reduct 1.
[048] Pour compléter le montage du couverde 2 sur le rédpient 1, le rebord 13 se termine avantageusement par une aile 14 orientée latéralement pour s'applquer sur la tranche de l'extrémité supérieure du rédpient 1.[048] To complete the mounting of the cover 2 on the reduct 1, the rim 13 advantageously ends in a wing 14 oriented laterally to apply to the edge of the upper end of the redduct 1.
[049] En partie basse du rédpient 1, un tronçon cyindrique 17 coaxial au trou central 7 est formé pour faire saille sur le fond 5 de sorte à maintenir les extrémités des tiges du bouquet dans un périmètre restreint.[049] In the lower part of the redpient 1, a cylindrical section 17 coaxial with the central hole 7 is formed to protrude from the bottom 5 so as to maintain the ends of the stems of the bouquet within a restricted perimeter.
[050] En outre, le tronçon cyindrique 17 ou d'éventuelles surfaces additionnelles formées sur le fond permettent de réalser un anti-remous de façon à casser les éventuels remous d'eau à l'intérieur du rédpient 1. [051] Toujours à titre additionnel et de façon non représentée, le pourtour du trou central 7 peut présenter une ceinture déformable de façon à varier légèrement les dimensions du trou central 7 pour s'adapter à différentes dimensions du bouquet. [052] A titre d'exemple, la ceinture déformable peut être constituée par une portion ann ulaire élastique déformable au contact des tiges. [053] Suivant un autre mode de réaîsation, on peut réalser l'élément déformable sous forme de portion périphérique au trou central 7 repiable ou affaissable de façon à modifier le diamètre. [054] Le conteneur ainsi constitué présente l'avantage de réalser un élément rigide, fabricable aisément notamment en matière plastique moulée pouvant se présenter suivant différents coloris ou différents aspects. [055] Les formes et dimensions du conteneur ne sont pas Imitées.[050] In addition, the cylindrical section 17 or any additional surfaces formed on the bottom make it possible to produce an anti-backwash so as to break up any eddies of water inside the redduct 1. [051] Still additionally and not shown, the periphery of the central hole 7 may have a deformable belt so as to slightly vary the dimensions of the central hole 7 to adapt to different dimensions of the bouquet. [052] For example, the deformable belt can be constituted by an elastic annular portion deformable in contact with the rods. [053] According to another embodiment, it is possible to produce the deformable element in the form of a peripheral portion to the central hole 7 which can be folded or collapsed so as to modify the diameter. [054] The container thus formed has the advantage of realizing a rigid element, which can easily be produced in particular in molded plastic material which can be presented in different colors or different aspects. [055] The shapes and dimensions of the container are not imitated.
[056] On notera que la bonne isolation du volume d'eau relativement à l'atmosphère permet d'éviter tout choc thermique pour une bonne adaptation et une bonne conservation des fleurs lors de changements de conditions de stockage. [057] L' étanchéité produite par le conteneur selon l'invention est optimale compte-tenu de la bonne application de la bordure 12 sur les tiges des fleurs et par F étanchéité produite entre le couverde 2 et la paroi interne du rédpient 1. [058] On peut donc transporter aisément le conteneur rempl d'eau en empêchant Freau de sortir. [059] Tel qu'indiqué précédemment, la mise en place du bouquet se réaise de façon aisée par une introduction latérale. En outre, si l'on veut changer l'eau et remplr à nouveau le rédpient 1, il suffit d'cter la portion de couverture secondaire 4 pour réalser ces opérations sans cter le bouquet du reste du conteneur. [060] La bonne isolation du volume intérieur du rédpient 1 relativement à l'atmosphère réaise également une action de non développement de bactéries. [061] La configuration illustrée du rédpient 1 (forme légèrement conique et reief du fond) permet d'être gerbable pour un meilleur stockage à vide. [062] Il est possible de prévoir un jeu de couverde 2, présentant des diamètres différents de trou central 7 de façon à adapter un même rédpient 1 à différents diamètres de bouquets à réalser. [063] On notera que la présente invention a été décrite en référence au mode de réaîsation illustré présentant deux portions de couverture 3, 4. Cependant, le nombre et la forme de ces portions ne sont pas Imités. En particuler, on peut réalser plus de deux portions assemblables. [064] En outre, dans le cas de deux portions, celles-d peuvent être de dimensions et de formes sensiblement égales et constituées de façon symétrique relativement à un axe transversal à l'axe du trou central 7.It will be noted that the good insulation of the volume of water relative to the atmosphere makes it possible to avoid any thermal shock for good adaptation and good conservation of the flowers during changes in storage conditions. [057] The seal produced by the container according to the invention is optimal taking into account the good application of the border 12 on the stems of the flowers and by the seal produced between the cover 2 and the internal wall of the reduct 1. [ 058] The container filled with water can therefore be transported easily by preventing F r water from leaving. [059] As previously indicated, the positioning of the bouquet is easily accomplished by lateral introduction. In addition, if you want to change the water and refill the reductant 1, you just have to activate the secondary cover portion 4 to carry out these operations without costing the bouquet from the rest of the container. The good insulation of the interior volume of the reductant 1 relative to the atmosphere also brings about an action of non-development of bacteria. [061] The illustrated configuration of the reduct 1 (slightly conical shape and reief of the bottom) makes it possible to be stackable for better vacuum storage. [062] It is possible to provide a set of cover 2, having different diameters of central hole 7 so as to adapt the same redpient 1 to different diameters of bouquets to be produced. [063] Note that the present invention has been described with reference to the illustrated embodiment with two cover portions 3, 4. However, the number and shape of these portions are not imitated. In particular, more than two assemblable portions can be made. [064] In addition, in the case of two portions, these may be of substantially equal dimensions and shapes and formed symmetrically relative to an axis transverse to the axis of the central hole 7.
[065] REFERENCES 1. Rédpient 2. Couverde 3. Portion prindpale 4. Portion secondaire 5. Fond 6. Ouverture 7. Trou central 8. Passage 9. Lumière 10 Languette 11 Zone d'appui 12 Bordure 13 Rebord 14 Aile 15 Tranche du rédpient 16 Dégagement 17 Tronçon cyindrique 18 Surface brise vague 19 Joint [065] REFERENCES 1. Reducer 2. Cover 3. Main portion 4. Secondary portion 5. Bottom 6. Opening 7. Central hole 8. Passage 9. Light 10 Tab 11 Support area 12 Edge 13 Rim 14 Wing 15 Slice of the reduce 16 Clearance 17 Cylindrical section 18 Wave break surface 19 Joint

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[001] Conteneur pour bouquet de fleurs coupées, comportant un rédpient (1) apte à contenir de l'eau avec une ouverture (6) supérieure et un couverde (2) coiffant l'ouverture (6), caractérisé par le fait que le couverde (2) est constitué en au moins deux portions de couverture (3, 4) assemblables et qu'il comporte un trou central (7) formé partiellement dans chaque portion de couverture (3, 4) pour recevoir les tiges du bouquet.Container for bouquet of cut flowers, comprising a redpient (1) capable of containing water with an opening (6) upper and a cover (2) covering the opening (6), characterized in that the cover (2) consists of at least two cover portions (3, 4) which can be assembled and that it has a central hole (7) formed partially in each cover portion (3, 4) to receive the stems of the bouquet.
[002] Conteneur selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte deux portions de couverture (3, 4) avec : une portion de couverture prindpale (3) avec un passage (8) d'accès latéral au trou central (7) ; une portion de couverture secondaire (4) apte à fermer le passage (8).[002] Container according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises two cover portions (3, 4) with: a main cover portion (3) with a passage (8) for lateral access to the central hole ( 7); a secondary cover portion (4) able to close the passage (8).
[003] Conteneur selon la revendication 2, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte des moyens d'assemblage des portions du couverde (2) formés par des systèmes de languettes (10) sur une portion (4) insérables dans des lumières (9) sur une autre portion (3).[003] Container according to claim 2, characterized in that it comprises means for assembling the portions of the cover (2) formed by systems of tabs (10) on a portion (4) insertable in slots (9 ) on another portion (3).
[004] Conteneur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé par le fait que la largeur du passage (8) est équivalente à celle du trou central (7).[004] Container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the width of the passage (8) is equivalent to that of the central hole (7).
[005] Conteneur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé par le fait que le couverde (2) comporte une bordure (12) sur le pourtour du trou central (7) orientée suivant l'axe dudit trou central (7).[005] Container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the cover (2) has an edge (12) on the periphery of the central hole (7) oriented along the axis of said central hole (7 ).
[006] Conteneur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé par le fait que le couverde (2) comporte un rebord (13) périphérique apte à s'applquer sur la paroi interne du rédpient (1).[006] Container according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the cover (2) has a flange (13) peripheral adapted to be applied on the internal wall of the container (1).
[007] Conteneur selon la revendication 6, caractérisé par le fait que le rebord (13) périphérique fait saille sur la face supérieure du couverde (2).[007] Container according to claim 6, characterized in that the flange (13) device protrudes on the upper face of the cover (2).
[008] Conteneur selon la revendication 7, caractérisé par le fait que l'extrémité du rebord (13) périphérique est relée à une aile (14) configurée pour s'applquer sur la tranche du rédpient (15).[008] Container according to claim 7, characterized in that the end of the peripheral rim (13) is connected to a wing (14) configured to be applied on the edge of the container (15).
[009] Conteneur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte une ceinture déformable autour du trou central (7) de sorte à pouvoir varier les dimensions du trou central (7).[009] Container according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it comprises a deformable belt around the central hole (7) so as to be able to vary the dimensions of the central hole (7).
[010] Conteneur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé par le fait que le couverde (2) comporte des trous débouchant.[010] Container according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the cover (2) has through holes.
[011] Conteneur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé par le fait que le fond (5) du rédpient (1) présente des moyens de retenue de l'extrémité des tiges du bouquet. [012] Conteneur selon la revendication 11, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens de retenue sont un tronçon cyindrique (17) coaxial au trou central (7) et faisant saille sur le fond (5) du rédpient (1). [013] Conteneur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte une surface brise vague (18) faisant saille sur la paroi interne de couverde (2). [014] Conteneur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13, caractérisé par le fait qu'il présente des moyens d' étanchéité entre le couverde (2) et le rédpient (D- [015] Dispositif décoratif comprenant un bouquet de fleurs coupées caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte un conteneur selon l'une des revendications 1 à 14. [011] Container according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by the fact that the bottom (5) of the reductant (1) has means for retaining the end of the stems of the bouquet. [012] Container according to claim 11, characterized in that the retaining means are a cylindrical section (17) coaxial with the central hole (7) and projecting on the bottom (5) of the retaining (1). [013] Container according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that it comprises a vague breeze surface (18) projecting from the inner wall of cover (2). [014] Container according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that it has sealing means between the cover (2) and the redpient (D- [015] Decorative device comprising a bouquet of flowers cut characterized by the fact that it comprises a container according to one of claims 1 to 14.
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