Collapsible device for plant transport and storage

Abstract

The plant transport and storage device is useful for moving and storing a plurality of plants. The device is capable of rapid and assembly and collapse. The device has a base support member, a base beam, a vertical support, and a plant support. Optionally, the device includes a lift and selective height adjustment.

1 . A device for storing and transporting one or more potted plants comprising:
 a base frame, at least two vertical supports, a plant support, and wheels;   said base frame comprised of at least two base support members and at least one base beam, said base beam detachably joined to said base support members, whereby said base support members are spanned by said base beam;   said vertical supports detachably joined to said base frame and extending upwardly towards said plant support, whereby said vertical supports are adapted to bear the load of said plant support;   said vertical supports adapted for receiving said plant support;   said plant support detachably coupled to said vertical supports, whereby said vertical supports are spanned by said plant support.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said vertical support member is comprised of a plurality of telescopically connected segments, each of said segments having a plurality of apertures, whereby the height of said vertical support is selectively adjusted by applying a selector to said apertures. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said vertical support is comprised of an upper vertical segment and a hingedly connected a lower vertical segment. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 3  wherein said vertical support is further comprised of a lift joined to said vertical support. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4  wherein said lift is comprised of a pulley having a cable joined to said vertical support. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said vertical support further comprises a protruding shape and said base support member further comprises a complementary channel, whereby said complementary channel is adapted for receipt of said protruding shape. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 6  wherein said base support member is further comprised of a plurality of mateable pieces, whereby joining of said plurality of mateable pieces form said complementary channel. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said vertical support further comprises a protruding shape and said base beam further comprising a complementary channel, whereby said complementary channel is adapted for receipt of said protruding shape. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 8  wherein said base beam is further comprised of a plurality of mateable pieces, whereby joining of said plurality of mateable pieces form said complementary channel. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1  further comprising a sleeve, said sleeve having a protruding shape; said base support member further comprising a complementary channel, whereby said complementary channel is adapted for receipt of said protruding shape. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 10  wherein said base support member is further comprised of a plurality of mateable pieces, whereby joining of said plurality of mateable pieces form said complementary channel. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1  further comprising a sleeve, said sleeve having a protruding shape; said base beam further comprising a complementary channel, whereby said complementary channel is adapted for receipt of said protruding shape. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 12  wherein said base beam is further comprised of a plurality of mateable pieces, whereby joining of said plurality of mateable pieces form said complementary channel.