JPH0436608Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] (Industrial field of application) This invention relates to a snow enclosure for garden plants that protects them from snow accumulation in winter.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, snow enclosures for garden plants have been formed by assembling bamboo or steel pipes into a pyramid shape, tying the top with rope or string, and then surrounding the sides of the pyramid with ropes or the like.

Also, Utility Model Application Publication No. 49-29038, Utility Model Application No. 49-29038,
In the device disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 98343, a plurality of columns are pivotally supported on a connecting device at the top so that they can be opened and closed, and the columns are opened to surround a plant, and the sides of the pyramid formed by the plurality of columns are opened in the same way as above. A snow enclosure is created by surrounding it with ropes, etc.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) In the case of the above conventional technology, bamboo and steel are susceptible to corrosion,
It has the disadvantage that it rusts and cannot withstand long-term use.

Furthermore, it is extremely troublesome to wrap ropes or strings around sticks such as bamboo and tie them up while encircling them.
If tied incorrectly, the rope could move upwards due to its own tension, or fall due to the weight of the snow, making it difficult to tie ropes and strings. .

In addition, the method disclosed in the above-mentioned Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 49-29038 can omit the work of assembling the bars into a pyramid shape, but the work of surrounding the bars with ropes or strings is required as in the above case. , there are the same problems as above.

This invention was made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the conventional technology, and the object is to provide a snow fence of a desired size and shape very simply.

(Means for solving the problem) This idea involves fixing a plurality of horizontal members across a pair of left and right columns, and forming protrusions extending from the horizontal members in the longitudinal direction of the column at the top and bottom of each column. A plurality of panel bodies made of these are appropriately arranged side by side, and the protruding parts of the adjacent pillars are arranged such that the intermediate part has a bendable part that can be bent in any direction, and the joint part that can engage the protruding part at both ends. It is characterized by being connected with a joint provided.

(Function) The snow enclosure for plants of this invention surrounds the plants with a plurality of panel bodies, and the protrusion extending from the cross member of the support of the panel body and the protrusion adjacent thereto are connected to each other by a joint to form a snow enclosure. This panel protects the plants from the pressure caused by snowfall.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example of this invention will be described based on the drawings.

Figures 1 to 6 show a first embodiment of this invention, in which a panel body 1 has a pair of support columns 2, 2 on the left and right sides made of solid bars of aluminum alloy (hereinafter abbreviated as aluminum). Along with being arranged in parallel,
A plurality of horizontal members 3 such as round aluminum wire rods and a plurality of vertical members 4 of the same material are attached in a grid pattern in the middle part where the upper and lower parts remain, and extend further in the vertical direction from the uppermost horizontal member 3 of the column 2. It is extended and provided with protruding parts 2a. The horizontal members 3 and the vertical members 4 are fixed to the column 2 by spot welding, and the horizontal members 3 and the vertical members 4 are also fixed to each other by spot welding.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the joint 5 has joint portions 6, 6 formed at both ends thereof with a cylindrical fitting hole 6a that is fitted into the outer periphery of the column 2 of the panel body 1. A bellows-shaped bendable portion 7 is formed in the middle of the joint portions 6, 6. The joint 5 is made of synthetic resin, neoprene rubber, or the like, and the flexible part 7 is made thinner than the joint part 6, or partially made of a soft material.

To use the snow enclosure for plants of this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, each panel body 1
to create an enclosure, and adjacent panel bodies 1, 1
The pillars 2 are connected to each other by a joint 5. At this time, the position and inclination of the panel body 1 are appropriately set according to the size and shape of the plant, and the bending angle of the bendable portion 7 of the joint 5 is also adjusted accordingly.
The panel bodies 1 are connected to each other by fitting the fitting holes 6a of the joints 5 into the protrusions 2a, 2a of the respective pillars 2 so as to cover them.

The snow enclosure for garden plants assembled as described above has a truncated square pyramid shape as shown in FIG. 5 when four panel bodies 1 are used. In the snow enclosure shown in FIG. 5, the opening angle between the pillars 2 of the front panel body 1 is smaller than the opening angle between the pillars 2 of the rear panel body 1. In addition, for short plants, as shown in Figure 6, a panel body 1
It is also possible to form a snow enclosure by using two pieces and assembling them into a roof shape. Furthermore, you can also connect multiple of these to create a long and narrow snow fence.

According to the snow enclosure for garden plants of this embodiment, the snow enclosure can be easily made by simply connecting the aluminum panel bodies with joints, and the work efficiency is greatly improved. Furthermore, the panel body is assembled from aluminum materials by spot welding, and is extremely strong compared to conventional ropes, etc., and does not rust or corrode at all, making it durable enough to withstand long-term use. It is.
Furthermore, since the panels are made of aluminum, they are light and easy to handle, and when stored, multiple panels can be stacked one on top of the other, saving space.

In addition, since the joint has a bellows-like bendable part, the angle and direction of the panel body can be adjusted 360 degrees from front to back, right and left.
It can be set arbitrarily at any time, and a snow fence can be created that matches the size and shape of the plants. This is particularly effective in cases where the joint cannot rotate on its axis while fitted to the support.

Next, regarding the second embodiment of this invention, the seventh
This will be explained based on FIGS.

The panel body 10 of this embodiment has aluminum support columns 2 facing each other in a trapezoidal shape, and a horizontal member 3 made of aluminum wire rod stretched between them.
Projecting parts 2 extending from the cross members 3 at the upper and lower parts of the
A is provided. Also in this case, the strut 2 and the cross member 3 are spot welded.

The panel bodies 10 of this embodiment are also connected by joints 5 as in the first embodiment to form a snow enclosure as shown in FIG.

According to this embodiment, since the panel body has a trapezoidal shape, when a truncated pyramid-shaped snow fence is formed, no gaps are generated at its four corners.

Next, a third embodiment of this invention will be described based on FIG. 9.

The panel body 11 of this embodiment is provided with columns 2 so as to form an isosceles triangle, and the columns 2 are also provided with protrusions 2a, 2a. Moreover, the horizontal members 3 and the vertical members 4 are attached between the columns 2 by spot welding.

The panel bodies 11 of this embodiment are also connected by joints 5 in the same way as in the above embodiments to form a pyramid-shaped snow enclosure.

According to this embodiment, it is possible to create a snow fence that covers the sides and tops of the plants, and since it is surrounded by a grid-like panel body, it is difficult for snow to get inside compared to conventional snow fences, making it possible to protect the plants. The weight of snow is less likely to be applied.

Incidentally, the support column of this invention may be an extruded aluminum member, a pipe material, or the like. Furthermore, it may be a core made of metal such as aluminum and provided with an outer skin made of synthetic resin.

In addition to the vertical and horizontal members that are perpendicular to each other, the panel body may also have horizontal members that extend diagonally between the columns to increase the strength of the panel body, or eliminate the vertical members and place the horizontal members between the columns. It may be provided in a truss shape. Therefore,
The cross members do not need to be perpendicular to the pillars, they just need to span between the pillars. However, as mentioned above,
Projections 2a, 2a are provided at the upper and lower parts of each support column 2, 2.

Further, the joint may be made of not only synthetic resin but also metal, as long as the central portion is bendable.

(Effect of the invention) According to this invention, a projecting portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the support is provided from the upper and lower cross members of a panel body formed by spanning a cross member between a pair of supports, and the projecting portion is bent. Since they are connected using flexible joints to form a snow enclosure for garden plants, a strong snow enclosure can be made extremely easily.

Furthermore, since the panel bodies are provided with protrusions extending along the longitudinal direction of the struts at the top and bottom, and are connected by flexible joints, there is no distinction between the top and bottom of the panel bodies, and each panel body can be used as desired. It can be erected at any angle, and by simply changing the combination of panel bodies, snow enclosures can be made in various sizes and shapes, making it possible to provide the most suitable snow enclosure according to the size and shape of the plants.

Additionally, when storing outside of the winter, the joints can be removed and the panels stacked on top of each other for storage, saving space.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a front view of the first embodiment of the snow enclosure for garden plants of this invention, Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the joint of this embodiment, and Fig. 3 is a partial sectional view of the joint of this embodiment.
Fig. 4 is a diagram showing the assembled state of this embodiment, Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing the usage state of this embodiment, and Fig. 6 is a diagram showing the assembled state of this embodiment.
The figure is a perspective view showing another state of use of this embodiment, and FIG.
FIG. 8 is a front view showing the embodiment, FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the usage state of this embodiment, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the usage state of the third embodiment of the snow enclosure for garden plants of this invention. 1, 10, 11... Panel body, 2... Support column, 2
a...Protrusion, 3...Horizontal member, 5...Joint, 6...
...junction.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A panel formed by fixing a plurality of horizontal members 3 across a pair of left and right columns 2, 2, and forming protruding portions 2a extending from the horizontal members 3 in the longitudinal direction of the columns at the upper and lower parts of each of the columns 2, 2. A plurality of bodies 1 are suitably arranged side by side, and the protrusions 2a of adjacent columns 2, 2 are connected to each other with a bendable part 7 whose middle part can be bent in any direction, and whose both ends can be engaged with the protrusions 2a. The snow enclosure for garden plants is characterized in that it is connected by a joint 5 having a part 6.