JPH03183418A - Water retention pipe for cut flower - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain the subject water retention pipe for a cut flower excellent in water retention due to gelation of a plastic mentioned below caused by water in a container by charging a high-water absorb plastic in a pipe-shaped container some thicker than the stem of the cut flower and attaching a cover-shaped unit to the upper surface of the container. CONSTITUTION:A prescribed amount of a high-water absorb plastic (P) is previously charged in a pipe-shaped container 1 some thicker than the stem 3 of a cut flower (F) and the resultant plastic-charged container is set to the cut edge part of the cut flower. When the container-set cut flower is immersed in water so as to make water go into the container, water is absorbed into the high-water absorb plastic. By absorption of water, gelation of the plastic is caused and the fluidity thereof is suppressed so as not to allow the plastic to flow out from the container. To the upper surface part of the container, a cover-shaped unit 2 is attached in order to prevent release of the high-water absorb plastic while the subject water retention pipe is not in use and to prevent slipping off of the container itself in a state where the container is fitted to the cut flower.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Industrial Field of Application) The present invention protects the cut end of a cut flower and supplies moisture by covering this part with water.

(Prior art) Plants usually have the property of sucking up water through the cut ends of their stems. Therefore, even if the root part of the M1 plant is cut off, if the cut end is soaked in water, it will remain active for several days or even longer, and may even continue to grow.

For this reason, flower petals for display are generally plucked from the roots at flower gardens, traded as cut flowers, and then sown in vases filled with water for decoration.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) However, cut flowers are not only used during the period from when they are picked at a flower garden until they are handed over to a retailer, but also for several hours or more until the person who obtains them takes them home and puts them in a vase. Since the cut end is exposed to the outside air and cannot absorb water, its activity is lost during this time.

Particularly in recent years, it has become popular to decorate tables at party venues with cut flowers and present these as gifts to participants at the end of the party. In such cases, the vendor must set up a large number of flower vases filled with water at the venue in a short period of time, and the labor and effort involved in transporting them and setting them in the designated locations is extremely difficult. Accidents have occurred during work, such as vases falling over and staining tables and floors.

On the other hand, for those who take these cut flowers home, there is a problem in that their clothes get wet due to the water adhering to the lower part of the cut flowers.

In addition, these cut flowers rapidly lose their activity because they are exposed to the outside air and cannot absorb water for a long time. Moreover, as cut flowers are carried around and sown in vases more often, the cut ends become damaged and their ability to absorb water decreases, and if this part dries out, it is no longer able to absorb water, so it is difficult to sow flowers into vases. When cutting, it is necessary to cut down the lower end and make a new cut.

However, as mentioned above, once a vase is displayed at a party venue, etc., it is cut down to a predetermined length at that time, so if you take it home and cut it further, the vase will become too short and its decorative effect will be significantly impaired. That's what happens.

The present invention is an attempt to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems.The present invention protects this part by fitting it onto the cut end of a cut flower, and also covers the cut end with water whose ia properties are suppressed by a super absorbent polymer to prevent it from being exposed to the outside air. The purpose is to prevent cut flowers from being exposed and to allow cut flowers to absorb water without having to be placed in a vase filled with water.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a method in which a predetermined amount of super absorbent plastic is loaded in advance into a tubular container that is slightly thicker than the stem of the cut flower. When the water is inserted into the cut end of the container and then soaked in water, the water is absorbed by the highly absorbent plastic and turns into a gel, suppressing its fluidity and preventing it from flowing out of the container. In particular, a means is provided for attaching a lid-like member to the upper surface of the container to prevent the superabsorbent plastic from coming off when not in use and to prevent the container itself from falling off when it is fitted onto a cut flower.

(Function) The cut flower water holder according to the present invention is a tubular container that is slightly thicker than the cut end of one or several cut flowers, and when the container is fitted over the cut end of the cut flower and immersed in water. , water enters the container, which functions as a vase and keeps the cut flowers active.

In addition, the container is pre-loaded with an appropriate amount of super absorbent plastic, which eliminates the risk of water entering the container gelling, losing its fluidity and flowing out of the container, so cut flowers do not need to be fitted with this water storage tube. You will be able to handle it like any other object.

(Example) Hereinafter, the cut flower water holding tube according to the present invention will be specifically described based on the illustrated example.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a water storage pipe, and Fig. 2 shows a state in which the water storage pipe is fitted onto the cut end of a cut flower. It is shaped like a cartridge, and super absorbent plastic P is placed inside it.

The container body 1 is attached to the cut part of the cut flower F by fitting it thereon, and protects this part of the cut flower F, and also keeps the cut part submerged in water by pouring water into it, so that the cut flower F can be This allows it to absorb water.

That is, the container body l has a tubular shape that is slightly thicker than the stem 3 of the cut flower F, or a shape similar to that, and a lid-like member 2 having a fall-preventing function is attached to the upper surface of the container body L, which is used to hold the cut flower F. The cut flowers F can be handled without any trouble, such as packaging and transporting them while being fitted into the cut end of the flower, and can also be tied to a vase or the like for decoration. There is no particular limitation on its size, but from the above points it is desirable that it be as small as possible without impairing the workability when fitting it onto the cut flower F and without insufficient water supply to the cut flower F. Therefore, depending on the type of cut flower F and the thickness of the stem at the cut end, it is appropriate to make it about 10 to 20 mm thicker than the stem.

When water enters the container body 1, the highly water-absorbent plastic P absorbs it and turns it into a gel, increasing the fluidity of the water and preventing the risk of water flowing out from the container body 1 during subsequent removal of cut flowers. It is something to be eliminated.

Therefore, the superabsorbent plastic P can be either in powder form or in sheet form; in short, it can be easily loaded into the container body and exhibits the desired function. As long as it is possible, it is sufficient.

As mentioned above, the lid-like object 2 prevents the water holder from falling off when the water holder is fitted onto the cut end of the cut flower F, and prevents the handling of the cut flower F from becoming a hindrance. It has a degree of elasticity, and when the water holder is fitted onto the cut flower F, it comes into pressure contact with the stem 3 and engages with it.

In addition, when water enters the container body 1 and becomes gelatinized, the lid-like object 2 acts to suppress the outflow of this water, and furthermore, the lid-like object 2 acts to suppress the outflow of water when water enters the container body 1 and turns into a gel.
It is designed to act as a lid to prevent the super absorbent plastic P loaded into the container from escaping.

In particular, when the water retainer is fitted onto the cut flower F, a slight gap is created between the lid-like object 2 and the stem 3, and when it is immersed in water, water enters the container body 1 through the gap. Then, this water is absorbed by the super absorbent plastic P and turns into a gel.

The figure shows an example of a lid-like object 2 having such a function, which is made of polyethylene to cover the E of the container body
It is shaped to cover the entire surface of the flower, and has several cuts 2-1 in it. When the water retainer is fitted onto the cut end of the cut flower F, the stem 3 is cut as shown in Figure 2.
It is pushed into the container body■,
It presses against the stem 3 with the force of trying to return to its original shape.

Incidentally, although the lid-like object 2 is shown as being integrally housed in the container body 1 in the figure, it is not necessarily limited to this method. For example, after molding this into a cap shape and loading the super absorbent plastic P into the container body 1, the container body l
One method is to attach it with a crown.

(Effects) As detailed above, the present invention protects the cut end of a cut flower by fitting it onto the cut end, and also covers the cut end with water so that the cut end is not exposed to the outside air when handling the cut flower. This prevents the situation in which the cut flowers cannot absorb water due to the flower vase, and functions as a flower vase to maintain the activity of the cut flowers.

In particular, in the present invention, the container body is made into a tubular shape that is slightly thicker than the stem of the cut flower, and a lid is attached to the top of the container to prevent the container from falling off. It can be handled in much the same way as .

When this water holder is fitted onto the cut end of a cut flower, a gap is created in the lid, so when the cut flower is placed in a water container like a regular flower, the water holder will open. Because water automatically enters the container, no special effort is required to fill it with water.

What's more, once the water enters the container body, it is absorbed by the highly absorbent plastic and immediately turns into a gel, preventing it from flowing out of the container body.The cut end of the cut flower is always submerged in water and absorbs this water to maintain its activity. Therefore, there is no need to sow in a vase filled with water like in the past.

Therefore, when displaying cut flowers at a party venue, etc., it is sufficient to prepare a lightweight flower part instead of a conventional vase, and there is no need to cut the cut ends, so the labor involved in transporting and decorating them is significantly reduced. There is no risk of staining the floor or table.

Also, those who take the cut flowers home do not have to worry about getting their clothes wet because there is no water on the cut flowers.

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[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a water retainer for cut flowers according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the state of use. 1: Container body 2: Lid-like object 3: Stem

Claims (1)

[Claims] A lid-like object is attached to the top of the container body, and the inside is filled with highly absorbent plastic.The container body has a tubular shape that is slightly thicker than the stem of the cut flower, or a shape similar to that, and is used to hold cut flowers. A water retainer for cut flowers, which can be fitted onto the cut end of the flower, and the lid has a suitable elasticity and is adapted to come into pressure contact with the stem.