公开(公告)号：US06370817B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-16

申请号：US09627291

申请日：2000-07-28

Applicant: Alvin E. Brooks ,  Dean R. Ferrie

Inventor： Alvin E. Brooks ,  Dean R. Ferrie

IPC: A01G1714

CPC classification number: A01G17/04 ,  Y10T24/1412 ,  Y10T24/1424

Abstract: A manual and tool adjustable, reusable tree bracing assembly to support a tree in a substantially vertical position, being specifically structured to allow mounting and removal of the assembly about a tree trunk by a single worker wherein the assembly comprises padded support members movably positionable at spaced apart locations from one another about the circumference of a tree trunk along a length of two adjustable straps and further including at least three brace members and at least three padded support members accommodating the straps wherein one support member is adjustably configured to provide virtually non-slip strap attachment with lock-down option and wherein the distal end of each brace member engages a base member removably fixed to the ground or to a tree grate substantially adjacent the tree trunk and the proximal end of each support member is disposed in abutting engagement with the outer surface of the grooved, padded support members so as to exert a supportive, bracing force on the tree trunk yet reduce or eliminate the possibility of moisture accumulation, mildew, scarring and erosion of the exterior surface of the tree trunk.

Abstract translation: 一种手动和工具可调节的可重复使用的树支撑组件，用于支撑处于基本垂直位置的树，其特别构造为允许通过单个工人围绕树干安装和移除组件，其中组件包括可移动地定位在间隔开的填充支撑构件 沿着两个可调节带的长度彼此围绕树干的圆周分开位置，并且还包括至少三个支撑构件和容纳带的至少三个填充支撑构件，其中一个支撑构件可调节地构造成实际上防滑 带子附件，其具有锁定选项，并且其中每个支撑构件的远端接合可移除地固定到地面的基部构件或基本上邻近树干的树状格栅，并且每个支撑构件的近端设置成与 开槽的，填充的支撑构件的外表面，以便施加支撑的，粗糙的 在树干上减少或消除树干外表面的积水，霉变，疤痕和侵蚀的可能性。