HOLDING DEVICE

Abstract

 A holding device (100) for releasably holding a box (140). The holding device (100) includes a holding element (150) that releasably holds the holding device (100) with one or more holding structures (200). The holding device (100) includes a back portion (120) having an upper side (122) and a lower side (124). The holding element (100) is connected to the back portion (120) in the vicinity of the upper side (122). The holding device (100) further includes a base portion (130). The base portion (130) is connected substantially perpendicular to the back portion (120) on the lower side (124). The base portion (130) includes one or more protrusions (136). The holding device (100) is characterized in that the base portion (130) extends away from the one or more protrusions (136) and the back portion (120).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a holding device. More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to a holding device suitable for garden applications having pots, boxes, and the like.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Gardening and outdoor applications generally involve applications of different holders for holding flower-pots, gardening boxes and the like. A holding device is conventionally used to releasably hold different articles such as a box (say flower-pot) using different accessories, fasteners, and the like. The conventional holding device includes a holding element that releasably holds the holding device with a holding structure such as a railing of a balcony or stairs.

[0003] However, the conventional holding device suffer from various demerits related to user-convenience and safety. For instance, such holding box may pose challenges to cater to different types, sizes of the box. Further, they may provide limited safety due to inability to engage the box from different or multiple positions, or lack of adjustment in holding of the box.

[0004] An example of a holding device is provided in European patent 2,399,490 (hereinafter referred to as '490 reference). The '490 reference provides a device that includes a base body that further includes a contact surface for fastening at a railing. A retaining strap embraces a railing bar of the railing and holds the base body at the railing, and a hold part is fastened at the base body. The strap includes two strap ends, where one of the strap ends is fixed at the base body. A fixing unit adjustably defines a region of the strap at the base body, where the region of the strap is spaced to the strap end. The fixing unit is movable between a release position and a stop position. However, the '490 reference seems short of disclosing the holding device, which may securely hold the articles of any dimensions, or provide multiple engagement/securement arrangements with the articles.

[0005] Thus, there is a need of an improved holding device that is easy to install and adjust. Further, it would be an added benefit if the holding device may be able to securely hold different articles having any shape and size.

SUMMARY

[0006] In view of the above, it is an objective of the present invention to solve or at least reduce the drawbacks discussed above. The objective is at least partially achieved by a holding device. The holding device releasably holds a box. The holding device includes a holding element that releasably holds the holding device with one or more holding structures such as railings, balcony glass, walls, and the like. The holding device includes a back portion having an upper side and a lower side. The holding element is connected to the back portion in the vicinity of the upper side. The holding device further includes a base portion. The base portion is connected substantially perpendicular to the back portion on the lower side. The base portion includes one or more protrusions. The holding device is characterized in that the base portion extends away from the one or more protrusions and the back portion.

[0007] Thus, the present disclosure provides the holding device with the base portion that includes the one or more protrusions to securely hold an article i.e., the box for gardening and like applications. Further, the base portion extends away from the one or more protrusions and the back portion to accommodate and hold the box of any dimension, type, shape, and the like.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the one or more protrusions engage with the box such that to support the box on the base portion. The one or more protrusions engage with the bottom of the box to form a secure connection between the box and the holding device.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a sliding element defines a first end and a second end. The sliding element further includes a mounting element proximate the first end. The sliding element reciprocates within a channel of the back portion of the holding device. The mounting element engages with a top part of the box when the sliding element secures the holding element. Thus, the box holding capability of the holding device is further improved as the box is supported on the top part by the mounting element and on the bottom by the one or more protrusions.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the back portion defines one or more grooves along the vertical axis, and the holding element is adapted to be received within the one or more grooves to releasably hold the holding device with the one or more holding structures. The one or more grooves allow easy receiving and removal of the holding element within the holding device. The one or more grooves further allow different positions of the holding device with respect to the one or more holding structures.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the holding device includes an adjustable alignment member that includes a threaded pin. The threaded pin, by its movement inside and outside of the base portion, allows to properly align (as well as adjust) the holding device with respect to the one or more holding structures. Hence, the box remains in the stable position on the holding device.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the adjustable alignment member includes one or more of a support element and a suction cup. The support element grips to the surface of the one or more holding structures (particularly glass walls) after the alignment member is positioned properly as per the requirement. Further, the suction cup improves or supplements the gripping of the support element with the surface of the one or more holding structures.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the support element is rotatable with respect to the adjustable alignment member. The support element rotates such as to properly align and grip with the one or more horizontal, vertical, or skewed holding structures.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the support element and the suction cup allow suction coupling of the holding device with the one or more holding structures. The suction coupling prevents slippage on one or more of holding structures (say a glass railing).

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the holding element includes one or more of a bracket, and a strap. The bracket and the strap allow holding of different i.e., light as well as heavy boxes due to options of different types, rigid structure, and flexible structure, respectively of the holding element.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the holding device includes a sliding element, and the back portion defines a channel along a vertical axis. The sliding element is adapted to be at least partially received within the channel. The sliding element allows the holding device to hold the boxes of varying heights, by slidable, adjustable engagement of the sliding element with the box.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the sliding element engages with one or more of the holding element and a strap clamping element within the channel. In the locked position, the sliding element is engaged with the strap clamping element or the holding element. In the unlocked position the sliding element is disengaged from at least one of the strap clamping element and the holding element. The sliding element allows to desirably (say tightly) secure the holding element inside the channel. Thus, the holding element is not free to displace from its position while it is engaged with the one or more holding structures and, the box remains stably mounted on the holding device.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the holding element is a strap and in the locked position the sliding element engages with the strap clamping element. The clamping element in turn, secures the strap within the channel. The clamping element is displaced by the sliding element to a position such as to tightly secure the strap inside the channel.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in the unlocked position a length of the strap is adjustable. The clamping element disengages from the strap in the unlocked position and thus the length of strap is adjusted as per the requirement.

[0020] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the one or more holding structures is one or more of glass panels, walls, rails, and poles. The holding device may be releasably held with the one or more holding structures that have geometry to either engage with the bracket, or with the strap of the holding device.

[0021] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the box is selected from the group comprising a flowerpot, and a balcony box. The box may have use in any technical field such as but not limited to plantation, garbage disposal, and decoration.

[0022] Other features and aspects of this invention will be apparent from the following description and the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The invention will be described in more detail with reference to the enclosed drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1A shows a perspective view from front of a holding device engaged with a holding structure, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 1B shows a perspective view from front of the holding device engaged with the holding structure, for assembly with a box, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view from back of different holding devices engaged with a holding structure, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 shows a perspective view from back of the holding device engaged with another holding structure, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 shows a perspective side view of the holding device, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 shows a cross-sectional side view of the holding device and the box, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6A shows a perspective side view of the holding device with a support element in a vertical position, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6B shows a perspective side view of the holding device with the support element in a horizontal position, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7A shows perspective view of an adjustable alignment member with two suction cups, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7B shows perspective view of the adjustable alignment member with one suction cup, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 shows a cross-sectional side view of the holding device with a strap in a locked position, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

FIG. 9 shows a cross-sectional side view of the holding device with a bracket in a locked position, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 10 shows a cross-sectional side view of the holding device with a bracket in an unlocked position, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0024] The present invention will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which example embodiments of the invention incorporating one or more aspects of the present invention are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. For example, one or more aspects of the present invention may be utilized in other embodiments and even other types of structures and/or methods. In the drawings, like numbers refer to like elements.

[0025] Certain terminology is used herein for convenience only and is not to be taken as a limitation on the invention. For example, "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "side", "longitudinal", "lateral", "transverse", "upwards", "downwards", "forward", "backward", "sideward", "left," "right," "horizontal," "vertical," "upward", "inner", "outer", "inward", "outward", "top", "bottom", "higher", "above", "below", "central", "middle", "intermediate", "between", "end", "adjacent", "proximate", "near", "distal", "remote", "radial", "circumferential", or the like, merely describe the configuration shown in the Figures. Indeed, the components may be oriented in any direction and the terminology, therefore, should be understood as encompassing such variations unless specified otherwise.

[0026] FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate a holding device 100 for releasably holding a box 140. The box 140 may generally find applications related to plantation, gardening, garbage disposal, and one or more decorative purpose in commercial buildings, residential building, and the like. The box 140 may be selected from the group including a flowerpot, and a balcony box, or any other similar or equivalents thereof. The box 140 may be manufactured using a clay, a plastic, a metal, wood, and the like. In some embodiments, the box 140 may include any shape such as frustum of cone, frustum of pyramid, frustum of prism, circular cylinder, cube, and the like, without any limitations. As illustrated, the box 140 includes one or more side walls 142 and one bottom wall 144 such that it defines a volume. The top 145 of the box 140 is kept open for one or more purposes such as plantation, pouring water, and the like. The volume of the box 140 may generally be partially filled with a soil for plantation purpose.

[0027] The holding device 100 includes a holding element 150, as shown in FIG. 2, that releasably holds the holding device 100 with one or more holding structures 200. The one or more holding structures 200 are generally constructed as glass panel 202 (as shown in FIG. 2), rails 204 (as shown in FIG. 3), walls, poles, and the like. In some embodiments, the holding element 150 includes one or more of a bracket 170 (as shown in FIG. 2), and a strap 160 (as shown in FIG. 3). The bracket 170 and the strap 160 allow holding of different i.e., light as well as heavy boxes 140 based upon different types, structure, and flexibility of the holding element 150. It is worth noting that the glass panel 202 shown in FIG. 2 is assumed as translucent to show and highlight different parts, components of the holding device 100, as well of the box 140. Further, such parts, components of the holding device 100 and the box 140 (say the side walls 142) have been marked from across or through the glass panel 202, as would be evident, merely for explanation and understanding considerations.

[0028] Referring to FIG. 2 which illustrates the bracket 170 as the holding element 150. The bracket 170 defines a substantially inverted L or J-shaped structure, to cooperate and engage with the glass panel 202. The bracket 170 may be made up of a plastic, a metal, wood, and the like, without any limitations.

[0029] Referring to FIG. 3 which illustrates the strap 160 as the holding element 150. The strap 160 defines a loop 164 (as shown in FIG. 5 and 8) around the holding structure 200, which are rails 204 herein. In the present figure, the strap 160 engages with a top rail 204 to allow assembly of the holding device 100 with the holding structure 200 i.e., the rails 204. The strap 160 includes a strap pin 162 (as shown in FIG. 5 and 8) which is fixedly coupled to one end of the strap 160. The strap pin 162 allows to adjust a size the loop 164 based on application requirement. The strap 160 may be made up of nylon, leather, rubber, and the like, without any limitations. Thus, the holding device 100 may be releasably held with the one or more holding structures 200 i.e., the glass panel 202 or the rails 204 that are compatible (say with respect to geometry, type, dimensions, and the like) to either engage with the bracket 170, or with the strap 160 of the holding device 100.

[0030] FIG. 4 illustrates the holding device 100 having a body 110. The body 110 may be substantially rectangular, cylindrical and the like and made up of a plastic, a metal, wood, and the like, without any limitations. The body 110 includes a back portion 120 and a base portion 130. The back portion 120 includes an upper side 122 and a lower side 124. The back portion 120 defines one or more grooves 126 along a vertical axis X-X' parallel to the back portion 120 of the holding device 100. The one or more grooves 126 are positioned between the upper side 122 and the lower side 124 of the back portion 120 of the holding device 100. The holding element 150 is adapted to be received within the one or more grooves 126 to releasably hold the holding device 100 with the one or more holding structures 200. The holding element 150 is connected or received with the back portion 120 in the vicinity of the upper side 122. The one or more grooves 126 allow easy receiving and removal of the holding element 150 within the holding device 100. The one or more grooves 126 further allow different positions of the holding device 100 with respect to the one or more holding structures 200.

[0031] As illustrated in FIG. 4, the base portion 130 is connected substantially perpendicular to the back portion 120 on the lower side 124. The base portion 130 includes one or more protrusions 136. The one or more protrusions 136 engage with the box 140 such that to support the box 140 on the base portion 130. In particular, the one or more protrusions 136 engage with the bottom i.e., the bottom wall 144 of the box 140 to form a secure connection between the box 140 and the holding device 100. The one or more protrusions 136 has been illustrated as a linear, straight, or flat -finger like element, however actual implementations may have any shape, type, and size of the protrusions 136 as per the box 140, among other factors.

[0032] In some embodiments, the one or more protrusions 136 may be pivotably arranged on the base portion 130. The pivotable (or adjustable) feature allows the one or more protrusions 136 to adapt to one or more recesses 148 at the bottom wall 144 of the box 140. In some embodiments, the one or more protrusions 136 may be spring loaded and may be displaceable along the vertical axis X-X' parallel to the back portion 120 of the holding device 100. This may further improve the engagement and/or adjustments between the one or more protrusions 136 of the holding device 100 and the recesses 148 of the box 140.

[0033] In some embodiments, the one or more protrusions 136 may be expandable, displaceable, adjustable along an axis Y-Y' perpendicular to the back portion 120 of the holding device 100. For such adjustments along the axis Y-Y', the protrusions 136 may be actuated by a motor, actuator, gears, and the like, without any limitations. In some embodiments, the base portion 130 defines a length "L" along the axis Y-Y'. Further, the base portion 130 may be telescopically arranged such that the length "L" of the base portion 130 may be changed i.e., increased, or decreased to accommodate the box 140 of any dimension, type, size. This may allow suitability of different types, sizes, dimensions of the box 140 and also improve the engagement between the one or more protrusions 136 and the box 140 (the recesses 148 thereof). In some embodiments, the one or more protrusions 136 may be removably attached to the base portion 130 of the holding device 100. Thus, the one or more protrusions 136 may be removably attached (or even replaced with different types, sizes, dimensions of the protrusions 136) at different positions along, the length "L", of the base portion 130 of the holding device 100 depending upon the box 140.

[0034] Referring to FIGS. 4, 5, the base portion 130 extends away from the one or more protrusions 136 and the back portion 120. The base portion 130 serves to accommodate and hold the box 140 of any dimension, type, shape, and the like as the one or more protrusions 136 are positioned away from a free end of the base portion 130. As illustrated, the base portion 130 defines width "W" along an axis Z-Z'. In some embodiments, the base portion 130 may laterally adjust, translate or move (or expands) along the axis Z-Z' perpendicular to the back portion 120 and the base portion 130 of the holding device 100. Additionally, or alternatively, the width "W" of the base portion 130 may be adjusted i.e., increased, or decreased to accommodate the box 140 of any dimension, size, and type. In some embodiments, the base portion 130 may be pivotably arranged with the back portion 120 of the holding device 100. The base portion 130 may be foldable, movable to cater to different box 140, or to allow a compact storage arrangement of the holding device 100.

[0035] In some embodiments, the base portion 130 may be integrally formed with the back portion 120 of the holding device 100. The base portion 130 and the back portion 120 may integrally be formed, such as by two component injection molding. In some embodiments, the base portion 130 may be separately coupled with back portion 120 of the holding device 100. The coupling may be with any means known in the art such as but not limited to a glue, screws, or welding.

[0036] FIG. 5 illustrates an adjustable alignment member 180 of the holding device 100. The adjustable alignment member 180 is used to adjust different alignments (say the vertical alignment) of the holding device 100. The adjustable alignment member 180 includes a threaded pin 182. The threaded pin 182 is received within a hollow space 132 of the base portion 130 through a hole 134. The threaded pin 182 may include a bolt, a screw, and the like. In particular, the adjustable alignment member 180 is threadedly arranged within the hollow space 132 of the base portion 130. The threaded pin 182, by its movement inside and outside of the base portion 130, allows to properly align (as well as adjust) the holding device 100 with respect to the one or more holding structures 200. Hence, the box 140 remains in the stable position on the holding device 100.

[0037] FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate different arrangements of the adjustable alignment member 180. The adjustable alignment member 180 includes one or more of a support element 184 and a suction cup 186. The support element 184 allow to grip to the surface of the one or more holding structures 200 (particularly the glass walls 202) after the alignment member 180 is positioned properly as per the requirement. Further, the suction cup 186 may improve or supplement the gripping of the support element 184 with the surface of the one or more holding structures 200. The suction cup 186 may be two separate suction cups 186 (as shown in FIG. 7A) or one consolidated suction cup 186 (as shown in FIG. 7B) coupled with the support element 184. The choice of different types, arrangements, sizes, positions of the suction cup 186, such as the separate suction cups 186 (as shown in FIG. 7A) or the consolidated suction cup 186 (as shown in FIG. 7B) may depend upon different factors related to the box 140, the holding device 100, the holding structures 200, among others.

[0038] As illustrated with reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B, the support element 184 is rotatable with respect to the adjustable alignment member 180, or the vertical axis X-X'. The support element 184 may rotate such as to properly align and grip with the one or more horizontal, vertical, or skewed holding structures 200. The support element 184 and the suction cup 186 allow suction coupling of the holding device 100 with the one or more holding structures 200, particularly the glass panels 202. The suction coupling prevents slippage on one or more of holding structures 200 (say the glass panels 202). In some embodiments, the suction cup 186 may be removably coupled with the adjustable alignment member 180.

[0039] FIGS. 8, 9 and 10 illustrate the holding device 100 for applications with different holding elements 150 i.e., the strap 160 and the bracket 170. The holding device 100 includes a sliding element 190 and a channel 128 which is defined by the back portion 120 along the vertical axis X-X'. The sliding element 190 is adapted to be at least partially received within the channel 128. The sliding element 190 reciprocates within the channel 128 of the back portion 120 of the holding device 100. The sliding element 190 defines a first end 192 and a second end 194 (as shown in FIG. 10). The sliding element 190 further includes a mounting element 196 proximate the first end 192. The mounting element 196 engages with a top part 146 (as shown in FIG. 5) of the box 140 when the sliding element 190 secures the holding element 150. The sliding element 190 allows the holding device 100 to hold the boxes 140 of varying heights, by slidable, adjustable engagement of the sliding element 190 with the box 140. The box 140 holding capability of the holding device 100 is thus greatly improved as the box 140 is supported around the top part 146 by the mounting element 196 and on the bottom by the one or more protrusions 136.

[0040] The sliding element 190 engages with one or more of the holding element 150 and a strap clamping element 166 within the channel 128. In the locked position, the sliding element 190 is engaged with the strap clamping element 166 (as shown in FIG. 8) or the holding element 150 (as shown in FIG. 9). In the unlocked position the sliding element 190 is disengaged from at least one of the strap clamping element 166 and the holding element 150 (as shown in FIG. 10). The sliding element 190 allows to desirably (say tightly) secure the holding element 150 inside the channel 128. Thus, the holding element 150 is not free to displace from its position while it is engaged with the one or more holding structures 200 and, the box 140 remains stably mounted on the holding device 100.

[0041] The holding element 150, as shown in FIG. 8, is the strap 160 and in the locked position the sliding element 190 engages with the strap clamping element 166. The strap clamping element 166 in turn, secures the strap 160 within the channel 128. The clamping element 166 is displaced by the sliding element 190 to a position such as to tightly secure the strap 160 inside the channel 128. In the unlocked position, a length of the strap 160 is adjustable. The clamping element 166 disengages from the strap 160 in the unlocked position and thus the length of strap 160 is adjusted as per the requirement.

[0042] The holding element 150, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, is the bracket 170. The bracket 170 is engaged in one or more grooves 126. It should be noted that the bracket 170 may be engaged in different i.e., upper, or lower grooves 126 as per application requirements. When the sliding element 190 is inserted within the channel 128, the sliding element 190 (say the ribs or similar elements thereof) selectively secure the bracket 170 in the locked position (as shown in FIG. 9). Further, when the sliding element 190 is moved out of the channel 128, the bracket 170 is in the unlocked position (as shown in FIG. 10). In the unlocked position, the bracket 170 may be removed from one or more grooves 126 in the back portion 120 of the holding device 100.

[0043] The present disclosure provides an improved holding device 100 for releasably holding different types, sizes, shapes of box(es) 140. A simple, compact construction of the holding device 100 includes lighter and fewer parts which reduces an overall weight of the holding device 100. The holding device 100 is designed in such a way that it disallows inadvertent falling of the box 140, from on the holding structures 200, thus reducing the risk of serious accidents and damages. Moreover, features such as the extending base portion 130 along with the protrusion 136 of the holding device 100 provides a user-friendly and quick installation with different box(es) 140, while the support element 184 and the suction cup 186 allow ease of adjustment and assembly with the holding structures 200.

[0044] In the drawings and specification, there have been disclosed preferred embodiments and examples of the invention and, although specific terms are employed, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for the purpose of limitation of the scope of the invention being set forth in the following claims.

LIST OF ELEMENTS

[0045] 

100

Holding Device

110

Body

120

Back Portion

122

Upper Side

124

Lower Side

126

Grooves

128

Channel

130

Base Portion

132

Hollow Space

134

Hole

136

Protrusions

140

Box

142

Side Walls

144

Bottom Wall

145

Top

146

Top Part

148

Recesses

150

Holding element

160

Strap

162

Strap pin

164

Loop

166

Strap Clamping Element

170

Bracket

180

Adjustable Alignment Member

182

Threaded Pin

184

Support Element

186

Suction Cup

190

Sliding Element

192

First End

194

Second End

196

Mounting Element

200

Holding Structure

202

Glass Panel

204

Rail

L

Length

W

Width

X-X'

Vertical Axis

Y-Y'

Axis

Z-Z'

Axis

Claims

1. A holding device (100) for releasably holding a box (140), comprising:

a holding element (150) that releasably holds the holding device (100) with one or more holding structures (200);

a back portion (120) having an upper side (122) and a lower side (124), with the holding element (150) connected to the back portion (120) in the vicinity of the upper side (122); and

a base portion (130) connected substantially perpendicular to the back portion (120) on the lower side (124), wherein the base portion (130) includes one or more protrusions (136);

characterized in that:
the base portion (130) extends away from the one or more protrusions (136) and the back portion (120).

2. The holding device (100) of claim 1, wherein the one or more protrusions (136) engage with the box (140) such that to support the box (140) on the base portion (130).

3. The holding device (100) of any of the preceding claims, wherein a sliding element (190) defines a first end (192) and a second end (194), and includes:

a mounting element (196) proximate the first end (192), and

wherein the sliding element (190) reciprocates within a channel (128) such that the mounting element (196) engages with a top part (146) of the box (140), when the sliding element (190) secures the holding element (150).

4. The holding device (100) of claim 1, wherein the back portion (120) defines one or more grooves (126) along a vertical axis (X-X'), and the holding element (150) is adapted to be received within the one or more grooves (126) to releasably hold the holding device (100) with the one or more holding structures (200).

5. The holding device (100) of any of the preceding claims, wherein the holding device (100) includes an adjustable alignment member (180), wherein the alignment member (180) includes a threaded pin (182).

6. The holding device (100) of claim 5, wherein the adjustable alignment member (180) includes one or more of a support element (184) and a suction cup (186).

7. The holding device (100) of claim 6, wherein the support element (184) is rotatable with respect to the adjustable alignment member (180).

8. The holding device (100) of claim 6, wherein the support element (184) and the suction cup (186) allow suction coupling of the holding device (100) with the one or more holding structures (200).

9. The holding device (100) of any of the preceding claims, wherein the holding element (150) includes one or more of a bracket (170), and a strap (160).

10. The holding device (100) of any of the preceding claims, wherein the holding device (100) includes a sliding element (190) and the back portion (120) defines a channel (128) along a vertical axis (X-X'), wherein the sliding element (190) is adapted to be at least partially received within the channel (128).

11. The holding device (100) of any of the preceding claims, wherein the sliding element (190) engages with one or more of the holding element (150) and a strap clamping element (166) within the channel (128), such that in the locked position the sliding element (190) is engaged with the strap clamping element (166) or the holding element (150), and in the unlocked position the sliding element (190) is disengaged from at least one of the strap clamping element (166) and the holding element (150).

12. The holding device (100) of claim 11, wherein for the holding element (150) is a strap (160), in the locked position the sliding element (190) engages with the strap clamping element (166), which in turn, secures the strap (160) within the channel (128).

13. The holding device (100) of claim 11, wherein in the unlocked position a length of the strap (160) is adjustable.

14. The holding device (100) of any of the preceding claims, wherein the one or more holding structures (200) is one or more of glass panels (202), walls, rails (204), and poles.

15. The holding device (100) of any of the preceding claims, wherein the box (140) is selected from the group comprising a flowerpot, and a balcony box.

Drawing