JPH01157902A - plant drying equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a plant drying device, and particularly to a plant drying device suitable for easily drying fresh flowers.

[Conventional technology]

As a conventional drying device for fresh flowers of this type, there is a
As described in No. 142201, there is a container in which fresh flowers are stored in a pressure-resistant container, and the flowers are submerged in an absorbent material to reduce the pressure in the airtight chamber and heat the container.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

The above-mentioned conventional technology does not take into consideration the fact that dried flowers can be easily produced outdoors where electricity and heating materials are not easily available, and there is a problem that dry flowers cannot be produced easily and in a short time. ◎ An object of the present invention is to provide a plant drying device that can easily dry plants even outdoors, and can also easily carry and decorate the dried plants.

[Means for solving problems]

The above purpose is to provide a container that can store and carry plants;
It is equipped with a removable heat insulating member that surrounds the transparent container, and an absorbent material that is placed around the plants in the transparent container to dry the plants.
This is achieved by keeping the absorbent material sealed in a transparent container until the plant begins to dry.

[For production]

With the absorbent material stored in the space inside the transparent container, carry the transparent container surrounded by a heat insulating material, remove the absorbent material from the transparent container, place a plant in the transparent container, and place the absorbent material around the plant. bury the plant and allow it to dry. After drying, remove the absorbent material from the transparent container and remove the heat insulating material from the transparent container.

This allows you to carry or display dried plants inside the transparent container.

〔Example〕

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

For example, a combination of iron powder and activated aluminum.

An absorbent material l containing a heating element inside, such as a combination of quicklime, magnesium and water, or a combination of quicklime, iron powder and water, is sealed in an insulated and sealed inner container 2, and the inside of the inner container 2 is evacuated. Or it is filled with dry gas. For example, a part of the inner container 2, in this case, the upper and lower parts are arranged so that they can be easily opened.

It is sealed with aluminum foil 3. In this case, the inner container 2 is housed in a transparent cylindrical inner container 5 which has a net 4 and a constriction part at the bottom end and has been treated with, for example, ultraviolet absorption treatment or antistatic treatment. Both ends are covered with transparent upper lid 6 and lower lid 7. Furthermore, this medium container 5. Upper M6
and 117 below.

For example, it is covered with a cylindrical outer container 8 and M9 made of a heat insulating material. Further, a moisture absorption sheet 1O is arranged between the upper lid 6 and the inner container 5.

The procedure for drying fresh flowers will be explained with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4.

As shown in FIG. 2, the inner container 2 is taken out by removing the lid 9 and the top 116, and the fresh flowers 11 are placed in the inner container 5. After that, the aluminum foil 3 of the inner container 2 is torn with a stick or the like, and the absorbent material 1 in the inner container 2 is poured into the inner container 5, and the fresh flower 1 is buried therein. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 3, cover with the upper M6 and the lid 9. When the absorbent material 1 is taken out from the inner container 2, it comes into contact with the atmosphere, reacts with oxygen and moisture, and generates heat. As a result, the temperature of the absorbent material is heated to 40-95℃, and the temperature of the absorbent material is heated to 40-95℃.
The moisture in the l evaporates and is absorbed into the absorbent material, and
Oxygen is deactivated and dry flowers are prevented from fading. After that, as shown in Fig. 164, insert the inner container 5.

Take it out from the outer container 8, open the lower M7, and discharge the absorbent l to the outside of the inner container 5. At this time, the absorbent material 1 is discharged only in small quantities from the constriction part through the net 4, so that it is possible to prevent the dry flowers 11a from being damaged by the discharge force of the absorbent material 1. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 5, a moisture absorption sheet 10 is inserted between the middle container 5 and the lower M7. In this way, the dried flowers 11a of primary colors without deformation can be sealed in a transparent container including the moisture absorbing sheet.

According to this embodiment, since fresh flowers can be dried using an absorbent material that generates heat, it is possible to easily turn wild flowers into dried flowers in a short time of 2 to 3 hours even outdoors.
The inner container is transparent and has a cylindrical shape, so
The inner container can be made thin and lightweight, and since it is transparent, it can be used as it is as a cosmetic container or a case for displaying dried flowers, and there is no need to take out the dried flowers from the container, so the flowers will not be damaged.

Furthermore, when discharging the absorbent material after use, the absorbent material is discharged little by little from the bottom of the inner container, so there is no chance that the dried flowers will be damaged by the flowing absorbent material.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. In this figure, the same reference numerals as in FIGS. 1 to 3 indicate the same members.

In FIG. 6, the internal heating element 3 is placed in a sealed container 13, and the inside of the sealed container 13 is isolated from the atmosphere via a thin film 14.
The sealed container 1 is provided at the bottom of the middle container 5.

A ventilation hole and a mesh 16 are provided at the bottom of the external container 8, and a semi-cylindrical heat conductive material 17 is provided at the top of the sealed container 13.
are integrated and provided. The absorbent material 18 is enclosed in the inner container 2, and the upper and lower ends of the inner container 2 are sealed with aluminum foil 3. In addition, the lower end of the transparent inner container 5 is '! It is integrated with the sealed container B to prevent leakage when the absorbent material 18 is added.

Figure gi7 shows a situation in which fresh flowers 11 are set for drying. Remove the thin film 14 from the sealed container 13 and remove the sealed container 1.
The heating element in 3 is brought into contact with the atmosphere to generate heat.

The sealed container 13 is heated by this heat, and the heat conductive material 17 is also heated. This heat hardly escapes to the outside due to the insulation effect of the outer container 8. The temperature of the absorbent material 18 gradually increases, and while storing heat, the fresh flowers 11 are heated and dried.

After becoming dry flowers, the absorbent material 18 and the heating element hill are discharged, leaving the dry flowers 11a in the inner container 5 as shown in Fig. Store 5 medium containers. If the inside of the heat conductive material 17 is plated to have a mirror surface, it will be effective as a G-prize case, and if a means to prevent ultraviolet rays from entering the inner container 5, such as ultraviolet cut coating, is applied, Fading of the dried flower 11a can be further prevented.

According to this embodiment, the same effect as the feeding example is obtained, and the 1 heating element 13 and the absorbent material 18 can be separated, so that the 1 heating element 13 does not contain gas or liquid that may discolor fresh flowers during the heat generation process. In addition, by providing a heat conductive material, the heat of the heating element 13 can be quickly transferred to the end of the inner container 5, and the whole can be heated uniformly, making it possible to heat the fresh flowers 11. It has the effect of drying evenly and uniformly in a short time, and the UV-cut coating can prevent fading for an even longer period of time.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

In this figure, the same reference numerals as in FIG. 7 indicate the same members.

In this case, in the sealed container 13, there is a heating element 19 including a heat storage body such as a metal body or sand grains, and a catalyst such as gas or liquid is sealed.
The containing container 4 is a container. When a fever occurs, insert a pin with a sharp tip into the ventilation hole 15, break the thin film 14,
Furthermore, the container n is penetrated and destroyed. In this way, the catalytic converter and the heating element 19 are brought into contact with each other to generate heat. The moth generated during this heat generation process is discharged to the outside of the outer container 8 through the ventilation hole of the pin n.

At this time, the side surface of the container B is supported by hitting the tapered side surface of the sealed container 13 midway. Due to this, the pin n can reliably penetrate the upper and lower ends of the container A, and the four tips of the pins remain inside the container, and the catalyst group is discharged to the outside of the outer container 8 through the ventilation hole, preventing sufficient heat generation. You can avoid such troubles. In addition, if the end face of the container penetrating part of the bottle B is made as shown in Fig. 10, the catalyst outlet from the container penetrating part will be more securely sealed without being sealed by the broken surface of the pin n and the container part. Become something.

Here, the metal body and sand grains can store the heat generated from the heating element, prevent a sudden temperature rise, and supply heat for a long period of time.

Further, in this case, the bottom of the outer container 8 and the bottom of the inner container 5 have a fitting structure to prevent the catalyst I from leaking into the outer container 5. In addition, the heating element 19 is heated by light while the pin 4 is inserted into the vent hole 15 and the plug is closed, so that the catalyst gas does not leak out from the vent hole 15 and the heat generation efficiency does not deteriorate.

According to this embodiment, the same effect as the second embodiment can be obtained, and the pin n can remain inserted.

Since the catalyst and the heating element 19 can be brought into contact with each other to generate heat, and gas can be vented while the pin n is inserted, the catalyst can be prevented from leaking out of the external container 8. There is.

Here, among the combinations of heating elements described in the above example, a combination of quicklime, iron powder, and water was used to
When the heating element 19 is quicklime and iron powder and the catalyst I is water, the quicklime and water first react and generate heat to about 120 to 130°C, and the steam and iron powder at this time further react. Since it generates heat of 200°C or more, it can be effectively used as a single heating element.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In this figure, the same reference numerals as in FIG. 1 indicate the same members.

Figure 11 shows the inner container 2.
The absorbers 1a and 1b are separated by e24, and the contents mixed in the absorbers 1a and 1b are mixed to generate light heat. Further, the openings at the upper and lower ends of the inner container 2 are sealed with aluminum foils 3a and 3b.

In this case, the inner container 2 is used in the same manner as in Example WrI, in which fresh flowers 11 are placed in the inner container 5, and then the aluminum foils 3a and 3b are torn off and two types of absorbent materials are placed in the inner container 5.

As described above, according to this embodiment, heat can be generated not only by oxygen and moisture in the atmosphere but also by mixing the absorbent material.
Even if the inner container 2 is sealed inside, the heat generation effect can be enhanced.

〔Effect of the invention〕

According to the present invention, plants can be easily dried even outdoors, and the dried plants can also be easily carried and decorated.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a plant drying device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 2 to 5 are vertical cross-sectional views showing the operation status of the device shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 7 and 8 are longitudinal sectional views showing the operating situation of the device shown in FIG. 6, and FIG.
Partial sectional view of the device showing another embodiment of the device shown in FIG.
The figure is a plan cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the pin in Figure 9, and Figure 11.
This figure is a longitudinal sectional view showing another embodiment of the inner container shown in FIG. 1. 1, la, lb, 18... bend absorbing material, 2... inner container, 3.3a, 3b... aluminum foil, 5
...Inner container, 8...Outer container, 12.19.
・Curved heating element, 13... Sealed container, 14...
... Thin film, 18 ... Absorbent material, 20 ... Curved catalyst,
Sae... Bulkhead agent Patent attorney Masao Ogawa 1゛・, -7 years old 2 Figure j-111 Aluminum slide Figure 2 Figure 1-111 Suction X7 Figure X8 Figure Ij /6/ :) /1

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A portable transparent container capable of storing plants, a removable heat insulating member surrounding the transparent container, and an absorber placed around the plants in the transparent container to dry the plants. 1. A plant drying device, comprising: a material for drying plants, and the absorbent material is kept sealed in the transparent container until drying of the plants begins. 2. The plant drying device according to claim 1, wherein the absorbent material is sealed within the transparent container by a separate sealing means. 3. The plant drying device according to claim 1, wherein the absorbent material generates heat when the seal is opened. 4. The plant drying device according to claim 1, further comprising a heat generating means in contact with the space inside the transparent container.