ES2581402A1 - Element of alignment for vineyards (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Element of alignment for vineyards of the type of employees for the support of cables that sustain vine shoots in vineyards, and which is characterized in that it comprises a filiform body (1) that presents a series of folds in its shape, in such a way that a central body (2) is formed essentially "V" shaped, elongations (3) criss-cross like a "zig-zag" that give way to a smooth zone (4) from which emanate two oval ends (5) where the cable to be clamped and/or aligned will be introduced; and where said body (1), is housed in the hollow interior of a metal post (6), in such a way the shape of the central body (2) and the elongations (3), exert a pressure on the walls (7) of the metallic post (6), in the manner of a spring. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

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DESCRIPTION

WINE ALIGNMENT ELEMENT

Object of the invention

The purpose of this report is an element of alignment for vineyards, of the type of employees as a means of support and / or alignment of the cables that guide the branches in the cultivation of vines, specifically vines in trellis and / or glass.

Background of the invention

Currently, the cultivation of vines by means of cables or aerial braces, allows to hold the branches of the above vines. To do this, it is essential to mount the straps or cables along the rows of the vines, so that they can hold their branches in these straps, the latter being located in the air, and therefore, facilitating their accessibility both for your care as for later collection.

For the mounting of the cables or braces, post-type brackets are used, which can be either metal, or wood with nailed clips.

In the case of wooden posts, these have the main drawback that the clips deteriorate easily, due to their direct exposure to the weather phenomena, and this implies the degradation of the pole itself.

This causes, that the most used method is the use of metal posts, inside which a fork is placed that is introduced under pressure inside the post, and in which at the ends of it, the cables or braces are fixed , where the branches will be fixed.

An example of this is the utility model ES 1 083 979 that describes a spring-type recessed sliding element for the opening and closing of guide wires in the cultivation of trellised vines, manufactured by forming a single rod or rigid thread, characterized by the fact that it comprises: two arms folded by several points that cross the existing perforations in the posts, with their free ends in the form of clip hook

(spring) closed, continued by a body of three elastic helicals (torsion spring)

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consecutive of one or several loops each, two of them located at the ends of the arms and both attached to a central helicoid with the precise dimensions to work as a sliding element taking advantage of as raffles guides the interior longitudinal folds that make up the post that supports it .

In the same way, the applicant is also the owner of the utility model ES 1 107 755 that describes an improved fork for the opening and closing of guide wires in the cultivation of vines in trellis and glass, of the type of which is introduced in the inside a hollow post with a general C shape and equipped with windows evenly distributed along its periphery, characterized in that: its central body is V-shaped, with paths that connect the central body with the arms terminated at loop ends, and where it is placed inside the post with the central body in V narrowed, with the elongations very close, the rectangular angles that form with the closest arms and with the arms and their ends outside the post, and the ends engage in the holes of the post fixing from the outside of the post to the inside of the post, and where finally, once placed inside the post it moves up and down r echoing the ends of the arms and pushing manually.

Although, the present invention improves significantly, the inventions described above, since, when using a filiform element, which is not embedded in any type of hole, this will not incorporate the risk of acting as a spring, which would avoid possible accidental injuries. During the manipulation of the same, the safety is greatly increased, something of vital importance, since they are elements that are preferably made of metal, these could cause significant injuries to the user or operator.

Description of the invention

The technical problem that solves the present invention is to obtain a tool or element for the alignment or support of the cables used for the fastening of the branches of the vines in trellis and / or glass. For this, the alignment element for vineyards, object of the present invention, is characterized by comprising a filiform body, which has a series of folds in its shape, such that a central body is formed (essentially in the form of "V ”), Some elongations (crisscrossed by way of

of "zig-zag") that give way to a smooth area from which oval ends emanate

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where the cable to be held and / or aligned will be introduced; and where all this, with the exception of the extremes, will be housed in a metal profile.

Thanks to its design, the element presented here, can be adapted to the interior shape of any metal profile, regardless of its internal length or volume, acting as a means of supporting and aligning the cables used to secure the branches. It is not necessary, that the tube where it is housed, has to present any type of perforation, therefore, the number of tubes that can be used in the vineyard is increased, reducing its cost.

In the same way, and due to the simplicity of its form, it is possible to minimize the number of cables used for the fastening of the branches, mainly due to the fact that the pressure exerted inside the metal profile, serves to fix only two cables, that allow to hold the branches of a row of vines. To which we must add, which can be adapted to any position according to the needs of the user and / or operator. In this way, the economic cost of wiring the wine will be reduced, increasing its profitability.

Likewise, the use of the oval shape at the ends of the element increases the possibility of using cables with larger diameters, which increase the security in the maintenance of the branches, and minimize the number of cables to be used.

Throughout the description and the claims the word "comprises" and its variants are not intended to exclude other technical characteristics, additives, components or steps. For those skilled in the art, other objects, advantages and characteristics of the invention will be derived partly from the description and partly from the practice of the invention. The following examples and drawings are provided by way of illustration, and are not intended to restrict the present invention. In addition, the present invention covers all possible combinations of particular and preferred embodiments indicated herein.

Brief description of the figures

A series of drawings that help to better understand the invention and that expressly relate to an embodiment of said invention that is presented as a non-limiting example of this is described very briefly below.

FIG 1. Shows a front view of a pole with the alignment element for vineyards, housed inside.

FIG 2. Shows a rear view of a pole with the alignment element for vineyards, housed inside.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

A preferred embodiment of the invention is shown in the attached figures. More specifically, the alignment element for vineyards, is characterized by comprising a filiform body (1) that has a series of folds in its shape, so that a central body (2) conforms essentially to the shape of "V" , elongations (3) intersected as a "zigzag" that give way to a smooth area (4) from which oval ends emanate (5) where the cable to be held and / or aligned will be introduced, 15 adapting to the shape a of a metal post (6) where it is housed.

Said body (1), will be housed inside the hollow interior of a metal post (6), in such a way the shape of the central body (2) and the elongations (3), exert a pressure on the walls (7) of the metal post (6), as a spring.

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The walls (7) will have a gluttonous shape, so that they favor both upper and lower body displacement (1).

In a particular embodiment, the ends (5) will have an essentially circular shape.

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Claims (3)

1. - Alignment element for vineyards that is characterized in that it comprises a filiform body (1) that has a series of folds in its shape, so that it 5 forms a central body (2) with an essentially "V" shape, elongations (3) intersecting as a "zig-zag" that give way to a smooth area (4) from which oval ends emanate (5) where the cable to be held and / or aligned will be introduced; and where said body (1) is housed inside the hollow interior of a metal post (6), in such a way the shape of the central body (2) and the elongations (3), exert a pressure on the walls 10 (7) of the metal post (6), as a spring. 2. - Element according to claim 1 wherein the walls (7) of the post (6) have an internal shape as a glutton, so that they favor both the upper and lower displacement of the body (1). fifteen 3. - Element according to claim 1 wherein the ends (5) have a circular shape.