Stand

摘要

A stand for a Christmas tree or the like is adapted to cooperate with a base portion of a pole such as a tree trunk to provide a stable support for the pole with its base spaced above a support surface such as a floor. The stand comprises a plurality of support members each having a proximal end spaced above the support surface. The proximal ends of the support members cooperate to form a clamp for receiving the base portion of the pole. The clamp is arranged such that, when the base portion of the pole is received in the clamp, one or more of the support members pivots at its proximal end about the clamp to thereby cause the clamp to close and grip the base portion of the pole. The weight of the pole may be sufficient to cause the clamp of the stand to automatically grip the pole.

主权项

1. A stand adapted to cooperate with a base portion of a pole to provide a stable support for the pole with its base spaced above a support surface, the stand comprising:
a plurality of support members each having a proximal end spaced above the support surface, the proximal ends of the support members comprising a clamp for receiving a base portion of a pole, the clamp being arranged such that, when the base portion of the pole is received in the clamp, at least one of the support members pivots about its proximal end at the clamp to thereby cause the clamp to close and grip the base portion of the pole.