A tunnel structure (10) is described comprising a plurality of cover support members (14) and a cover material (16) supported by and extending over the cover support members (14), the cover support members (14) being of generally arcuate profile and including an upwardly projecting hump (14c), the humps (14c) of the cover support members (14) being aligned with one another such that the cover material (16) defines a ridge (16a) having sides that are more steeply sloped, in use, than the parts of the cover material (16) adjacent the ridge (16a).
A tunnel structure (10) is described comprising a plurality of cover support members (14) and a cover material (16) supported by and extending over the cover support members (14), the cover support members (14) being of generally arcuate profile and including an upwardly projecting hump (14c), the humps (14c) of the cover support members (14) being aligned with one another such that the cover material (16) defines a ridge (16a) having sides that are more steeply sloped, in use, than the parts of the cover material (16) adjacent the ridge (16a).
A tunnel structure (10) is described comprising a plurality of cover support members (14) and a cover material (16) supported by and extending over the cover support members (14), the cover support members (14) being of generally arcuate profile and including an upwardly projecting hump (14c), the humps (14c) of the cover support members (14) being aligned with one another such that the cover material (16) defines a ridge (16a) having sides that are more steeply sloped, in use, than the parts of the cover material (16) adjacent the ridge (16a).
A clip (10) is described comprising a first clip part (12) provided with a plurality of clip fingers (20), a second clip part (14) provided with a plurality of sockets (22) within which the clip fingers (20) of the first clip part (12) are receivable, and clamp means (38) for clamping the first and second clip parts (12, 14) to one another.
F16B 2/12 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using sliding jaws
F16B 5/02 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening members using screw-thread
F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
5.
Polytunnel structure with stepped support members for holding rotatable beam
A polytunnel structure is described having a plurality of cover support members supported upon respective pairs of legs, a cover member supported by the cover support members, an edge of the cover member being secured to a rotatable beam, and an anchor rope, strap or the like extending over the cover member to anchor the cover member in position, wherein the cover support members are each shaped to define a step between a first section and a second section, wherein when the rotatable beam is supported upon the second section, the anchor rope, strap or the like provides a reduced resistance to movement thereof.
A polytunnel structure (10) is described comprising a plurality of cover support members (16) supported upon respective pairs of legs (12), a cover member (18) supported by the cover support members (16), an edge of the cover member (18) being secured to a rotatable beam (20), and an anchor rope (22), strap or the like extending over the cover member (18) to anchor the cover member (18) in position, wherein the cover support members (16) are each shaped to define a step (26) between a first section (28) and a second section (30), wherein when the rotatable beam (20) is supported upon the second section (30), the anchor rope (22), strap or the like provides a reduced resistance to movement thereof.
A polytunnel structure (10) is described comprising a plurality of cover support members (16) supported upon respective pairs of legs (12), a cover member (18) supported by the cover support members (16), an edge of the cover member (18) being secured to a rotatable beam (20), and an anchor rope (22), strap or the like extending over the cover member (18) to anchor the cover member (18) in position, wherein the cover support members (16) are each shaped to define a step (26) between a first section (28) and a second section (30), wherein when the rotatable beam (20) is supported upon the second section (30), the anchor rope (22), strap or the like provides a reduced resistance to movement thereof.
The invention concerns a crop growing system (10) comprising a plurality of support frames (14) and a growing medium support member (24) carried by the support frames (14), wherein the growing medium support member (24) has a support surface (30) that, in use, carries a growing medium (34), the support surface (30) being angled to the horizontal.
A tensioning system is described for use with a polytunnel structure, the tensioning system comprising a tensioning member (22) extending along the length of at least part of the polytunnel structure the tensioning member (22) being rotatable about its axis, the tensioning member (22) including, at intervals along its length, anchor points (26) to which ropes, straps or the like (28) can be secured.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Tunnel lining segments made of metal; metal greenhouse
frames; fittings of metal for polythene tunnels and
greenhouses, namely, cables, clips, clamps, hoops, wire and
bolts; transportable buildings of metal. Polythene tunnels for agricultural purposes, namely,
covering seeds and plants; polythene sheeting for
insulation; polythene sheeting for laying over the frames of
horticultural and agricultural structures. Construction of polythene tunnels and greenhouses; repair of
polythene tunnels and greenhouses. Design of polythene tunnels and greenhouses.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Tunnel lining segments made of metal; metal greenhouse
frames; fittings of metal for polythene tunnels and
greenhouses, namely, cables, clips, clamps, hoops, wire and
bolts; transportable buildings of metal. Electric motors for the rolling of polythene sheeting. Polythene tunnels for agricultural purposes, namely,
covering seeds and plants; polythene sheeting for
insulation; polythene sheeting for laying over the frames of
horticultural and agricultural structures; adjustable
polythene sheeting. Construction of polythene tunnels and greenhouses; repair of
polythene tunnels and greenhouses. Design of polythene tunnels and greenhouses.
A cultivation arrangement is described comprising a support frame (12) and a flexible cover material (14), the flexible cover material (14) having a first edge (24) and a second, opposite edge (26), the first edge (24) of the cover material (14) being anchored to the support frame (12), at least one tensioning member (34) secured to the second edge (26) of the cover material (14), and at least one drawing line (36) attached to the second edge (26) of the cover material (14), the support frame (12) including anchor points (16a), (16b) to which the drawing line (36) and tensioning member (34) can be anchored, wherein when the cover material (14) is drawn over the support frame (12), the tensioning member (34) can serve to tension the cover material (14).
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Tunnel lining segments made of metal; metal greenhouse frames; fittings of metal for polythene tunnels and greenhouses, namely, non-electric cables, clips, clamps, hoops, wire and metal bolts; transportable buildings of metal Polythene tunnels for agricultural purposes, namely, polythene sheet tunnels for covering seeds and plants; polythene sheeting for building insulation; polythene sheeting for laying over the frames of horticultural and agricultural structures; adjustable polythene sheeting for agricultural purposes Construction of polythene tunnels and greenhouses; repair of polythene tunnels and greenhouses Design of polythene tunnels and greenhouses
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Tunnel lining segments made of metal; metal greenhouse frames; fittings of metal for polythene tunnels and greenhouses, namely, non-electric cables, clips, clamps, hoops, wire and bolts; transportable buildings of metal Polythene tunnels for agricultural purposes, namely, covering seeds and plants; polythene sheeting for insulation; polythene sheeting for laying over the frames of horticultural and agricultural structures Construction of polythene tunnels and greenhouses; repair of polythene tunnels and greenhouses Design of polythene tunnels and greenhouses
15.
POLYTUNNEL BRACKET AND POLYTUNNEL STRUCTURE INCORPORATING SUCH A POLYTUNNEL BRACKET
A polytunnel bracket is described that comprises a first bracket member (32) pivotally attached to a second bracket member (34), wherein the first and second bracket members (32, 34) each define a passage (36) through which respective polytunnel cover support members can extend, in use. A polytunnel structure incorporating such a bracket and used in the provision of a top vent is also described.
An end support (10) is described comprising an inverted U-shaped support member (14), the ends of the limbs (16) of which are fitted, in use, to a gutter element (12), and an inverted U-shaped brace member (24), the ends of the limbs (26) of which are fitted, in use, to the gutter element (12), wherein the support member (14) is shaped to define retaining regions (20) cooperable with the brace member (24) such that the brace member (24) serves to support the support member (14) in an upstanding configuration.
A cultivation system is described that comprises an elongate support member (12), the support member (12) being provided with a longitudinal feature (20), and a growing medium (26) carried by the support member (12), the growing medium (26) defining a cooperating longitudinal feature (30) with which the longitudinal feature (20) of the support member (12) interengages.
A gutter support (10) is described which comprises a material element which adopts a substantially U-shaped form including a base (16) and opposing sides (14), wherein the base (16) defines a substantially U-shaped mounting region (18), the U-shaped mounting region (18) including a pair of side limbs (20) and an interconnecting part (22), wherein the interconnecting part (22) lies in a plane (26) that is angled to a plane (24) containing the base (16).
A machining tool is described comprising a drive stage (42) and a bending stage (44), the drive (stage 42) comprising a plurality of rollers (48) engageable with a workpiece, in use, the rollers (48) each having a respective axis of rotation (50), the axes of rotation (50) being substantially parallel to and offset from one another, at least one of the rollers (48) of the drive stage (42) being driven for rotation and having an outer periphery of a rubber or rubber like material, the bending stage (44) comprising at least one roller (48) having an axis of rotation (50) that is movable relative to the drive stage (44). A machining tool is also described which comprises a machine tool (12) and a feed device (14), the feed device (14) being attached to the machine tool (12) in an articulated manner, wherein the feed device (14) comprises a first roller (30a) and a second roller (30b), the first and second rollers (30a), (30b) being spaced apart from one another and adapted, in use, to have a workpiece (26) fed therebetween and to be engaged thereby, wherein at least the periphery of at least the first roller (30a) is of a rubber or rubber like material, and wherein the first roller (30a) is driven for rotation by a drive motor (32).
A polytunnel arrangement is described that comprises a gutter member (24) supported by a row of legs (10), wherein the gutter member (24) defines an elongate re-entrant recess (24d), extending along the length of the gutter member (24), part of a side wall cover section (28) extending into the recess (24d) and being retained therein by a resilient clip (26), the side wall cover section (28) extending from the recess (24d) over a lip (24e) of the gutter member (24) to the ground.
An attachment arrangement whereby a cover (18) can be attached to a support frame, the attachment arrangement comprising a mounting member (22) defining a re-entrant channel (26), the mounting member (22) being secured to the support frame and the cover (18) including a section located within the channel (26), a resilient clip member (28) located within the channel (26) and securing the said section of the cover (18) within the channel (26), the attachment arrangement further comprising a protection member (30) located within the channel (26) between the cover (18) and the clip member (28), protecting the cover (18) from damage by the clip member (28), wherein the protection member (30) includes projecting parts (30c) that extend from the channel (26), overlying at least parts of the exterior of the mounting member (22).
A support device is described that comprises a substrate support member (14), the substrate support member (14) being provided with or defining an opening or recess (24) through which a truss support member (26) extends, the truss support member (26) including a screw threaded section with which a pair of threaded adjustment members (28) cooperate, at least part of the substrate support member (14) being located between the threaded adjustment members (28), the truss support member (26) further defining a support tape engagement region (30) with which a truss support tape (32) cooperates, in use.
A polytunnel structure is described which comprises a plurality of rows (10) of leg members (12), and a plurality of cover support members (20), each cover support member (20) being supported at one end by a leg (12) of one of the rows (10), and at its opposite end by a corresponding leg (12) of an adjacent one of the rows (10), wherein at least one of the cover support members (20) is of tubular form of non-circular cross-sectional shape having a major axis (22) and a minor axis (24), wherein, in use, the minor axis (24) extends generally parallel to a ground surface upon which the polytunnel structure is used, and the major axis (22) extends perpendicularly to the minor axis (24).
An illumination arrangement is described that comprises a support leg 14, a first gutter member 22 carried by the support leg 14 at a first height, and a second gutter member 24 carried by the support leg 14 at a second, lower height, wherein the first gutter member 22 carries, on the underside thereof, a lamp arrangement aiding illumination of the upper surface of the second gutter member 24 or items such as plants supported thereon.
A clamp device is described that comprises a clamp body (18) shaped to substantially encircle a part (16) to which the clamp device is to be secured, in use, the clamp body (18) defining a pair of lips (20) provided with openings (22) which substantially align with one another, a threaded member (24) extending through the substantially aligned openings (22), a first cable retaining feature (28) formed in the clamp body (18), a second cable retaining feature (30) formed in the clamp body (18) and positioned such that a cable (12) extending between the first and second cable retaining features (28, 30) extends in a first direction, and a third cable retaining feature (32) formed in the clamp body (18) and positioned such that a cable (14) extending between the first cable retaining feature (28) and the third cable retaining feature (32) extends in a second direction angled to the first direction.
E04H 17/12 - Wire fencing, e.g. made of wire mesh characterised by the way of connecting wire to the posts; Droppers the wire being placed in slots, grooves, or the like
F16G 11/02 - Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objects; Caps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes with parts deformable to grip the cable or cables; Fastening means which engage a sleeve or the like fixed on the cable
F16G 11/06 - Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objects; Caps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes with laterally-arranged screws
A tunnel arrangement comprising a plurality of cover support members (16) and a cover (18) supported by the cover support members (16), the cover support members (16) together defining a tunnel profile (20), wherein the tunnel arrangement further comprising a vent arrangement with at least one of the vent regions being located at a height above that of a support cable (28) and at least another of the vent regions being located lower than a height of the support cable (28).
A tunnel leg comprising an elongate member (18) having an anchor region (20) upon which a screw flight (22) is provided, a support region (24) to which, in use, part of a cover support member (12) of an associated tunnel can be secured, and an attachment plate (26) provided with a first attachment formation (28) and a second attachment formation (30), wherein the first and second attachment formations (28, 30) are spaced from a longitudinal axis of the elongate member (18) by different spacings.
A polytunnel arrangement is described that comprises a series of cover support hoop members (12), a first cover vent section (14), a second cover vent section (18), respective drive arrangements (22, 24) operable to allow rolling up of the first and second vent sections (14, 18) independently of one another, securing rails (16, 20) whereby parts of the vent sections (14, 18) are attached to the hoop members (12), and an auxiliary securing means (26) whereby an upper edge part of the second vent section (18) is secured relative to the hoop members (12) at a position above the securing rail (20) associated with the second vent section (18) such that the first vent section (14), when unrolled, is able to overlie the upper edge part of the second vent section (18).
A polytunnel arrangement is described that comprises a pair of rows of legs (10, 12), each leg (10, 12) having, at its upper end, a generally U-shaped part (14) arranged to carry ends of a pair of hoop members (16), in use, the generally U-shaped part (14) having a rope anchor bracket (22) secured thereto.
A polytunnel structure comprising a support structure including a series of hoop members (14) carrying a cover (16), the hoop members (14) defining a barrel roof tunnel profile (20), and a drive arrangement for a vent flap formed by or in the cover (16), the drive arrangement comprising a gearbox (32) located outside of the tunnel profile (20), the gearbox (32) having an input and an output, the output being operably connected to a vent drive mechanism and the input being connected to a drive input means (44) located within the tunnel profile (20).
A polytunnel arrangement comprising a polytunnel structure including a cover (16) supported upon a series of hoop members (14), the cover (16) including a part secured to a rotatable bar (20), the arrangement further comprising a drive shaft (24) coupled, via a universal or flexible coupling (22), to the rotatable bar (20) to drive the bar (20) for rotation to wind cover material onto or from the bar (20), the bar (20) translating or moving about a barrel roof tunnel profile (18) defined by the hoop members (14) during such rotation, and a support arrangement (32) arranged to support the drive shaft (24) such that an end part thereof remote from the bar (20) follows an arcuate path substantially matching the tunnel profile (18) during de-skinning.
A tunnel arrangement is described that comprises a leg (14) having a hoop member support arm (16), a hoop member (18) carried, in part, by the leg (14), part of the hoop member (18) being supported by the hoop member support arm (16), the leg (14) further comprising a threaded mounting point (32) to which a rope or strap anchor (36) is securable, the anchor (36) including a threaded post region 38 adapted to cooperate with the threaded mounting point (32) to mount the anchor (36) to the leg (14) and an anchor region (40), the post region (38) supporting the anchor region (40) such that the anchor region (40) is above a height of the lower end of the hoop member (18).
A method is described for producing and installing a gutter system for a poiytunnel comprising the steps of: erecting at a site a poiytunnel comprising a cover extending over a structural framework; on the site, forming from a coil of sheet metal a continuous gutter channel; and arranging the continuous gutter channel to be supported by the structural framework to catch rain water running off the cover of the poiytunnel.
A polytunnel structure comprises a support frame (10), and a cover (12) supported, in use, by the support frame (10), wherein the cover (12) includes a vent region (20) of net or net- like form, and a cover flap (26) secured to the remainder of the cover (12) adjacent the vent region (20) and movable between an open position in which the vent region (20) is exposed and a closed position in which the cover flap (26) extends over and closes the vent region (20).
An apparatus is provided for growing crops in a substrate medium wherein the substrate medium is supported by a carrier (1) which is slidably mounted to at least one upstanding support member (2) and the height of the substrate medium above the ground may be adjusted. A method of growing crops in a substrate medium using an apparatus according to the invention is provided wherein the height of the substrate medium above the ground is varied in response to the climate.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
19 - Non-metallic building materials
31 - Agricultural products; live animals
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Metal building materials; Transportable buildings of metal; Non-electric cables and wires of common metal; Ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; Pipes and tubes of metal; Goods of common metal not included in other classes. Plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; Insulating materials; Flexible pipes, not of metal. Building materials (non-metallic); Non-metallic rigid pipes for building; Non-metallic transportable buildings. Fresh fruits; Natural plants. Building construction; Repair; Installation services. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto.
