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DE-102024133205-A1 - Container with plug-in legs

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Abstract

The invention relates to a container comprising a circumferential side wall and a horizontal base, and legs that can be inserted into the base from below, enabling the container to stand on a surface. The base has leg receptacles extending upwards into the interior of the container, which taper conically upwards. Each leg has an insertion section which, when the leg is fully inserted, is encompassed by a leg receptacle, and a free section which, even when fully inserted, remains outside the receptacles. The free section is angled relative to the insertion section. The insertion section tapers conically upwards so that, when fully inserted, the leg is held securely in the receptacle. When the leg is fully inserted, the free section is angled outwards. The leg receptacle has a circumferential rim at its lower end. The circumferential rim and the upper end of the free section have contours that are coordinated so that the leg can only be fully inserted when the free section is in the intended angular position.

Inventors

  • Mathias Kröger

Assignees

  • JELENIA PLAST SP. Z O.O.

Dates

Publication Date
20260513
Application Date
20241113

Claims (20)

  1. Container comprising a circumferential side wall and a horizontal bottom and in the Legs that can be inserted from below, allowing the container to stand on a surface, the base having leg receptacles extending upwards into the interior of the container, tapering conically upwards, each leg having an insertion section which, when the leg is fully inserted, is encompassed by a leg receptacle, and a free section which, even when fully inserted, is located outside the receptacles, the free section being angled relative to the insertion section, the insertion section tapering conically upwards so that, when fully inserted, the leg is held securely in the receptacle, the free section being angled outwards when the leg is fully inserted, the leg receptacle having a circumferential rim at its lower end, the circumferential rim and the upper end of the free section having contours that are matched to each other so that the leg can only be fully inserted when the free section is in the intended angular position.
  2. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cross-section of the free section in the area of the transition to the insertion section differs from the cross-section of the receiving opening in such a way that the free section cannot enter the receiving opening,
  3. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the free section is designed as a pipe.
  4. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the free section widens conically downwards.
  5. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a step is formed on the underside of the base, so that the base comprises two levels on its underside, and the receiving opening is located partly in one level and partly in the other level.
  6. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the upper end of the free section has a step on its outer circumference which is aligned with the step on the underside of the bottom.
  7. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bottom is circular and the step on the underside of the bottom runs concentrically with the circular shape of the bottom in a ring shape.
  8. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the step runs between an outer plane and an inner plane, wherein the inner plane lies vertically above the inner plane.
  9. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle fully accommodates the insertion section in the fully inserted state.
  10. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the intake extends vertically upwards.
  11. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle is designed as a plug closed to the side and upwards.
  12. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle has a laterally projecting locking element on its outer side, which prevents the receptacle from penetrating the receiving opening of an upper container when identical containers are stacked.
  13. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle in the upper area has an opening through which liquid contained in the container can flow out of the container.
  14. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle is designed in such a way that, when stacking identical containers, it prevents an upper container from sinking so deeply into the container that it causes jamming.
  15. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container comprises four legs.
  16. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container has a circular cross-section.
  17. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the length of the insertion section is at least 25 percent of the length of the free section.
  18. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the legs, when fully inserted, are positioned between They should make up 25 percent and 50 percent of the total height of the container.
  19. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container has a diameter between 20 cm and 30 cm at the upper edge of the side wall.
  20. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container is made of plastic.

Description

The invention relates to a container with insertable legs, which can be, for example, a plant pot. Plant pots with attachable legs are common. However, plant pots where the legs are inserted vertically from below are not very stable, as they can easily tip over due to the increased center of gravity. Plant pots where the legs are inserted into slots in the side wall have the disadvantage that the empty slots are aesthetically unappealing when used without the legs. The object of the invention is to provide a container of the type mentioned above which is advantageous compared to known containers. The problem is solved by a container according to claim 1. Further advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims or are described below. Since the legs can be inserted into the horizontal base from below, the sockets are not visible to the observer when the container is standing on a surface without legs. This is aesthetically advantageous. Because the free section is angled relative to the insertion section, so that when inserted the free section is angled more sharply outwards than the insertion section, the ends of the legs that rest on the surface can span an even larger area, thereby increasing the stability of the container. The solution according to the invention is advantageous in that it is "foolproof." The user can have no doubt as to whether a leg is correctly attached to the container, i.e., at the correct angle and fully inserted. If this is not the case, the leg is not held securely, meaning it can fall out of the socket. In a preferred embodiment, the free section is designed as a tube. This allows high stability to be achieved with minimal material usage. In a preferred embodiment, the free section widens conically towards the bottom. This allows the ends of the legs, which rest on the base, to span an even larger area, thereby further increasing the stability of the container. In a preferred embodiment, a step is formed on the underside of the base, so that the base comprises two levels on its underside, and the receiving opening is located partially in one level and partially in the other. Preferably, the upper end of the free section has a step on each side of its outer circumference that is aligned with the step on the underside of the base. In this way, it is particularly easy to ensure that a leg can only be fully inserted at the intended angle. In a preferred embodiment, the base is circular and the step runs concentrically with the circular shape of the base on the underside of the base in a ring shape. In a preferred embodiment, the step runs between an outer plane and an inner plane, with the inner plane lying vertically above the inner plane. This prevents the step from being visible to the observer from the side, particularly when the container is standing on a base without legs. Preferably, the receptacle fully accommodates the insertion section in the fully inserted state, such that the outer side of the insertion section rests completely against an inner side of the receptacle. This achieves a particularly high degree of connection stability. In a preferred embodiment, the receptacle is designed as a pin that is closed to the side and upwards. Preferably, the receptacle has a laterally projecting locking element on its outer side, which prevents the receptacle from penetrating the receiving opening of an upper container when identical containers are stacked. In a preferred embodiment, the receptacle has an opening in its upper region through which liquid contained in the container can drain out. This creates an irrigation system, particularly in the case of a container used as a plant pot. In an alternative preferred embodiment, the wall of the receptacle is designed so that it can be easily pierced or opened by the user, thus creating an opening. Particularly if the receptacle is made of plastic, a section can be made so thin that the user can pierce it with a standard household knife. In a preferred embodiment, the receptacle is designed such that it can be stacked The identical container prevents an upper container from sinking so deeply into the lower container that it becomes jammed. In a preferred embodiment, the container comprises four legs. In a preferred embodiment, the container has a circular cross-section. Preferably, the length of the insertion section is at least 25 percent of the length of the free section. Preferably, the legs, when fully inserted, should account for between 25 percent and 50 percent of the total height of the container. Preferably, the container has a diameter between 20 cm and 30 cm at the upper edge of the side wall. In a preferred embodiment, the container is made of plastic, and is particularly preferably manufactured using injection molding. In a preferred embodiment, the container is a plant pot. An embodiment of the invention is explained with reference to the figures. They show 1 : a container according to the invention wit