JPH04352664A - Water pack for plants - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a water-containing pack capable of keeping plants such as fresh flowers fresh for a long period of time. More specifically, when transporting fresh flowers from the production farm to the market, carrying them around as celebratory flowers, or carrying them around to visit sick people, no matter how you hold them, it is important to cut off the heat and wick away moisture around the cut edges of the fresh flowers. The present invention relates to a water-containing pack for plants capable of providing sufficient moisture, retaining moisture for a long period of time without causing water leakage, and keeping fresh flowers, etc. in a fresh state.

0002

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventionally, water retention means used to keep plants fresh when transporting them to remote locations include test tube-shaped plastic containers, for example, in the case of high-quality fresh flowers such as orchids. A method is used in which a water-retaining container consisting of a rubber stopper with an insertion opening cut out in the center is used, the plastic container is filled with water, the rubber stopper is fitted, and fresh flowers are inserted into the insertion opening and held.

[0003] In the case of normal fresh flowers, water-absorbing paper such as tissue paper is wetted with water, the paper is wrapped around the stem, and aluminum foil is further wrapped on top of the paper to retain water. It is something. Furthermore, in some cases, instead of tissue paper, cotton is wrapped and soaked in water to retain water.

0004

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the case of the former, there is a problem that if the high-quality fresh flowers such as orchids have thick cuts, it is difficult to carry them around because they cannot be packed in large numbers. Since the unit price per piece was high, there was a problem that it was attached to expensive items. In the latter case, it takes time to wrap and the stems can be packed even if they are thick, but
The amount of water retained in the cut section, which is the most necessary, is often small and the water retention rate is often not fulfilled, resulting in inefficiency, increased labor costs, and expensive packaging.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In view of these problems, the inventors of the present invention have conducted intensive research and have developed a water-retaining material such as a sponge containing water and nutrients into a waterproof material with an adhesive. By combining it with a plastic sheet and making it into a pack, it is easy to handle, and no matter how you hold it, it blocks heat around the cut edges of fresh flowers and provides sufficient moisture. We have discovered a water-containing pack for plants that can retain moisture for a long period of time without causing water leakage, and can keep flowers, etc., fresh.

[0006] The present invention provides an adhesive layer on at least the peripheral edge of one side of a waterproof sheet, and a water-retaining material containing water or water containing nutrients etc. on the same side excluding at least the peripheral edge. This water-containing pack for plants is characterized in that it has a water-retaining layer that protects the adhesive layer and the water-retaining layer, and further protects the adhesive layer and water-retaining layer with a waterproof protective sheet.

[0007]

[Function] The waterproof sheet constituting the water-containing pack for plants of the present invention can be made waterproof by bonding plastic film or metal foil to at least one side of paper, etc., as well as plastic film or metal foil such as aluminum foil. You can also use sheets etc. Of course, printing or the like may be applied.

[0008] The adhesive layer is provided on one side (waterproof side) of the waterproof sheet at least on the peripheral edge. As the adhesive, various commonly known adhesives such as rubber-based, acrylic-based, and vinyl ether-based adhesives can be used.

[0009] The water-retaining material used for the water-retaining layer is not particularly limited as long as it can sufficiently retain water or water mixed with nutrients; for example, sponge or non-woven fabric can be used. In addition, when using it, it is preferable to use a material with high cushioning properties that has high adhesion to stems, cut ends, etc. The water-retaining material layer is bonded to the above-mentioned waterproof sheet at a position other than the periphery. The bonding may be performed through an adhesive layer, but a method such as heat bonding may also be used.

The above-mentioned waterproof sheet can be used as the protective sheet, but it is preferable to use one provided with a release agent layer such as silicone resin or fluororesin so that it can be peeled off smoothly during use.

[0011]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a water-containing pack for plants of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of FIG. 1, in which a waterproof sheet 2 has an adhesive layer 3 on one side, a water-retaining layer 4 holding water or water containing nutrients, and a protective layer 3 on one side of the waterproof sheet 2. This is a water-containing pack 1 for plants, which is made of a sheet 5 and whose peripheral portion is joined with an adhesive. Moreover, FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a cross section taken along the line AA in FIG.

[0012] This water-containing pack for plants can be prepared, for example, by peeling off the protective sheet, placing the stem tip of a fresh flower on approximately one half of the water-retaining layer 4 (Fig. 4), folding it in half, and pressing the peripheral edge. It can be attached by adhering the adhesive layers to each other (FIG. 5). FIGS. 6 and 7 are diagrams illustrating a case where a plurality of fresh flowers are attached. In this case, it can be rolled up and carried as shown in FIG. Also, Figures 9 to 1
You can also attach multiple fresh flowers like 0. Furthermore,
If the water-containing pack has the shape as shown in FIG. 11, it is possible to encapsulate many water-retaining layers.

[0013]

[Effects of the invention] The water-containing pack for plants according to this invention is:
Since the periphery is tightly adhered with adhesive, it can be packed in a box without problems such as water leakage during handling before use. ■You can work extremely efficiently by simply peeling off the protective sheet and pinching the tip of the stem. No need to soak in water or solution. ■Even after it is attached to a plant, the adhesive layer keeps the periphery in close contact, so there are no problems such as water leakage. ■Can also be used for multiple plants. It has the following advantages.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an example of a water-containing pack for plants of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the water-containing pack for plants shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a method of using the water-containing pack for plants of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the device is attached to fresh flowers.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating how to use the device for a plurality of fresh flowers.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the device is attached to a plurality of fresh flowers.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a state in which the seat of FIG. 7 is carried.

FIG. 9 is also a diagram illustrating a state in which the device is attached to a plurality of fresh flowers.

10 is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 9. FIG.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory cross-sectional view of a water-containing pack for plants in which the water-retaining layer is enlarged.

[Explanation of symbols]

1: Water pack for plants 2: Waterproof sheet 3: Adhesive layer 4: Water retention layer 5: Protective sheet 6: Waterproof sheet 7: Release agent layer 8: Stem

Claims (2)

[Claims] Claim 1: A water-retaining material in which an adhesive layer is provided on at least the peripheral edge of one side of the waterproof sheet, and a water-retaining material contains water or water containing nutrients, etc. on the same side excluding at least the peripheral edge. A water-containing pack for plants, characterized in that the adhesive layer and the water-retaining layer are further protected with a waterproof protective sheet. 2. The water-containing pack for plants according to claim 1, wherein the protective sheet has a release agent layer.