A sheet metal planter comprises three panel types, can be assembled with readily available tools, can be disassembled to fit in a compact space, can be made in more than one shape, does not require fasteners in one embodiment or places a modest load on fasteners in another embodiment, and is aesthet
A sheet metal planter comprises three panel types, can be assembled with readily available tools, can be disassembled to fit in a compact space, can be made in more than one shape, does not require fasteners in one embodiment or places a modest load on fasteners in another embodiment, and is aesthetically pleasing.
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1. A structure in an x-, y-, z-coordinate system, wherein the structure is made from sheet metal of thickness X, comprising: a horizontally oriented bottom panel made from sheet metal of thickness X and comprising a horizontal rectangle, wherein a first side and a third side of the bottom panel are
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A structure in an x-, y-, z-coordinate system, wherein the structure is made from sheet metal of thickness X, comprising: a horizontally oriented bottom panel made from sheet metal of thickness X and comprising a horizontal rectangle, wherein a first side and a third side of the bottom panel are oriented along the z-axis and are mirror images of one another, and a second side and a fourth side of the bottom panel are oriented along the x-axis and are mirror images of one another, wherein the first and third sides define bottom panel z-sides and the second and fourth sides define bottom panel x-sides, wherein the bottom panel z- and x-sides comprise a 90 degree flange;two similar vertically oriented inside panels made from sheet metal of thickness X, wherein a first side and a third side of each inside panel are oriented along the z-axis, and a second side and a fourth side of each inside panel are oriented along the y-axis, wherein the second and fourth sides of each inside panel are mirror images of one another, wherein the first side defines an inside panel top z-side, wherein the third side defines an inside panel bottom z-side, wherein the second and fourth sides define inside panel y-sides, and wherein each inside panel y-side comprises a 90 degree flange and wherein the inside panel bottom z-side comprises a 90 degree flange;two similar vertically oriented outside panels made from sheet metal of thickness X, wherein a first side and a third side of each outside panel are oriented along the x-axis, wherein a second side and a fourth side of each inside panel are oriented along the y-axis, wherein the second and fourth sides of each outside panel are mirror images of one another, wherein the first side defines an outside panel bottom x-side, wherein the third side defines an outside panel top x-side, wherein the second and fourth sides define outside panel y-sides, wherein each outside panel bottom x-side comprises a 90 degree flange, wherein each outside panel y-side comprises a 90 degree flange, wherein each outside panel top x-side comprises a 180 degree flange, and wherein the 180 degree flange forms an outside panel top opening; wherein the two inside panels fit between the outside panel y-side 90 degree flanges, preventing the inside panels from movement outward, away from the center of the structure;the outside panel top x-side 180 degree flanges fit over the top of the inside panel y-side 90 degree flanges, preventing the top of the outside panels from movement outward, away from the center of the structure;the bottom panel rests upon the outside panel bottom x-side 90 degree flange and the inside panel bottom z-side 90 degree flange;the bottom panel z-side 90 degree flanges prevent the bottom of the inside panels from moving in toward the center of the structure; anda first set of fasteners secure the outside panels and the bottom panel. 2. The structure according to claim 1, wherein each panel of the inside panels comprises two notches at the top corners of the panel. 3. The structure according to claim 2, wherein the outside panel top x-side 180 degree flange has a length FF between ¼″ and ¾″ and is configured to transfer at least some of the weight of the outside panel onto the inside panel. 4. The structure according to claim 1, wherein the inside panels comprise feet. 5. The structure according to claim 1, wherein the inside panel top z-side and the inside panel bottom z-side are mirror images of one another. 6. The structure according to claim 1, wherein a second set of fasteners secure the bottom panel and the inside panels. 7. The structure according to claim 1, wherein the thickness X of the sheet metal is between 1/16″ and 5/64″. 8. The structure according to claim 1, wherein the sheet metal is weathering steel. 9. The structure according to claim 1, wherein: the inside panel has a length along the z-axis of A;andthe inside and outside panels have a length along the y-axis which is approximately A. 10. The structure according to claim 9, wherein M is 1 1/16″, Y is 1″, Z is ⅞″, N is ½″, and FF is 15/32″. 11. The structure according to claim 1, wherein: the bottom panel z- and x-side 90 degree flanges have a length M, between ½″ and 1½;each inside panel y-side 90 degree flanges have a length Y, between ⅞″ and 1⅛″;each inside panel bottom z-side 90 degree flange has a length Y;each outside panel bottom x-side 90 degree flange has a length Z, between ¾″ and 1¼;each outside panel y-side 90 degree flanges has a length N, between ⅜″ and ¾″ andeach outside panel top x-side 180 degree flange has a length FF, between ¼″ and ¾″. 12. The structure according to claim 1, wherein the inside panel y-side 90 degree flanges extend substantially to the bottom corners of the z- and y-sides and the bottom panel x-side 90 degree flanges are notched to accommodate the inside panel y-side 90 degree flanges. 13. The structure according to claim 1, wherein the bottom panel x-side 90 degree flanges extend substantially to the corner of the z- and x-sides and the inside panel y-side 90 degree flanges are notched to accommodate the bottom panel x-side 90 degree flange. 14. The structure according to claim 1, wherein the 90 degree flanges on the z- and y-sides of the bottom panel extend upward.
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