| 摘要 |
<p>A device (1 ) for holding and supporting a rod-shaped object, such as a Christmas tree, comprising a holder (2) for receiving and holding a lower portion of said rod-shaped object, means (4) for supporting the holder (2) relative to the ground and a plurality of elongated support members (3) pivotally attached to the means (4) for supporting the holder (2). The holder (2) is cylindrical and provided with vertical plates (7) radially extending from the inner surface of the cylinder for correct positionering of the rod-shaped object in the holder (2). The support members (3) are spaced equidistantly about the circumference of the holder (2) and has each an upper end and an lower end, said upper end having a nail (6) for engaging with the rod-shaped object and said lower end being pivotally attached to the means (4) for supporting the holder (2). Each of the elongated support members (3) forms an angle with the ground of between 20 and 60 degrees when contacting the holder (2).</p> |
