JPH0449892Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to the structure of a curbstone for a flower bed having a water sprinkling function.

(Conventional technology) Generally, flower beds are bordered with natural stone, concrete, brick, etc., and watering is done by extending a hose from the water supply. However, stretching or winding a long hose every time watering is very troublesome as dirt and sand gets around the hose, which tends to stain clothes and the like. For this reason, water taps are placed in appropriate locations in flower beds in large parks and other places (Jetkaisho
Nos. 50-39037 and 63-9870), however, there is a problem in that it is difficult to embed multiple water taps in appropriate locations in general home flower beds due to construction costs and other issues.

(Problems to be solved by the invention) In view of the above-mentioned problems, the inventor of the present invention attempted to provide a structure in which watering equipment can be installed at a relatively low cost and with good appearance. An attempt was made to make the construction look good by connecting and forming single frames (for example, Utility Model Publication No. 57-14592), placing water pipes inside the frames, and covering them, but it was difficult to connect them. There are construction difficulties such as fixing the frame in place and connecting the sprinkler pipes and water pipes.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide an easy-to-install assembly structure for a curbstone for a flower bed, in which watering equipment can be embedded and fixed in a plastic shell.

(Means for solving the problem) The present invention first connects a plastic shell with a sprinkler pipe attached to an already installed water pipe, and connects this shell and a plurality of shells to a connecting member that holds the water pipe. It was discovered that if the shells were positioned at the same time as they were connected through a plastic curb, the same construction as burying them could be easily performed using plastic curbstones without having to be buried in the ground. The water pipe 5 is installed on the ground at a predetermined location in the flowerbed, and the water pipe 5 is covered with a pipe having a predetermined length and an inverted U-shape in cross section with both ends open.The exterior is made of natural stone,
A single curb stone 2, which is made of a plastic shell body shaped and colored to imitate natural materials such as brick or wood, and has a water tap 3 connected to the water pipe 5 attached to the outside thereof; and the single curb stone 2. In order to connect the curb stones 1 of the same shape, the curb stones 1 to each other, and the curb stones 2, a pair of trapezoidal portions 41 that fit into the open end portions and the trapezoidal portions 41 are penetrated to hold the water pipe 5. and a connecting member 4 having a notch 42, and a connection that holds the water pipe 5 after the curb 2 is installed at a predetermined position of the water pipe 5 and the water pipe 3 is connected. A plurality of individual curb stones 1 are connected and positioned via members 4 to form a connected curb for a flowerbed, and a water distribution pipe 5 is buried inside the curb and water can be sprinkled from an external water sprinkler pipe 3. The feature lies in the structure of the curb for flower beds that has a watering function.

In the present invention, the shell constituting the curb stone is manufactured by plastic molding for mass production. Its cross-sectional shape is approximately inverted U-shaped so that water pipes can be stored inside it simply by covering it for piping work, but because it is necessary to connect the open ends, A connecting member is used so that adjacent unit shells are connected by fitting.
Therefore, by providing this connecting member with the function of holding the water pipe housed inside, it is possible to connect and position the curb at the same time.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on specific examples shown in the accompanying drawings.

(Example) Fig. 1 is an assembled and disassembled perspective view of a curbstone for a flower bed according to the present invention, which is made of a plastic shell that has a brick-like appearance, is colored, and has a predetermined length and approximately an inverted U-shape in cross section. A connecting member having corresponding trapezoidal parts 41 and 41 that can be fitted to the ends of the shells 1 and 2 with a shell 2 formed by attaching a water faucet, for example, a water faucet 3 to a shell similar to the shell 1. A large number of stones are connected and installed through 4 to form a continuous curb stone for a flower bed.

When constructing the above-mentioned flowerbed curb, the water pipe 5 installed on the pre-constructed concrete foundation is covered with the curb shell 2 with the water tap 3 attached, and the water pipe 5 and the water tap 3 are connected. do. Next, the connecting member 4 is placed over the water pipe 5, and the water pipe 5 is held in the notch 42 of the connecting member 4. Then, the open end of the curb 2 to which the water faucet 3 is attached is fitted with one of the trapezoidal parts 42 of the connecting member 4, and the open end of the curb 1 is fitted with the remaining trapezoidal part 42, and then A flower bed curb is formed by alternately connecting a large number of connecting members 4 and plastic curb stones 1 in a fitting manner.

Since the shells 1 and 2 can be manufactured by plastic molding, as shown in FIG.
Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 3, it is easy to use a plastic shell 1 or 2 with a wood appearance. Moreover, it is also possible to install a sprinkler as a water tap instead of the water tap 3.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the flower bed 7 is formed by mounding from the ground 6, the plastic shells 1 and 2 are installed on the concrete foundation 8, but the tall shell 10 shown in FIG. Preferably, the shell 10 has a male protrusion at one end 11;
It is preferable that the other end 12 has a female recess so that they can be fitted into each other and connected, and that an anchor (not shown) is driven into the flange 13 projecting outward at the lower part for fixation and reinforcement. Further, when forming a curved portion, it is preferable to use a V-shaped shell 10' that forms an arcuate portion in consideration of curvature.

(Effect of the invention) As is clear from the above explanation, according to the invention, the exterior can be made of natural stone, brick, etc. as a curb for a flower bed.
A large number of plastic shells are shaped and colored to imitate natural materials such as wood, and are formed into an inverted U-shape in cross section with a predetermined length, and are installed in large numbers to form a continuous flower bed curb. It is possible to install water pipes using the internal space of the curb without burying them inside, and it is also possible to install water taps that connect to the internal water pipes at appropriate locations on the curb outer shell. A water sprinkling structure that does not spoil the appearance can be constructed relatively easily without spending much money. Furthermore, when watering with a hose, the length of the hose used can be short, eliminating the trouble of watering.

Moreover, since the plastic shells forming the curb stones can be positioned at the same time as they are connected via the connecting members, construction is extremely easy.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is an assembled and disassembled perspective view of a curbstone for a flower bed according to the present invention, Figs. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing embodiments of the shell and other parts, and Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional outline of a case where the flower bed is constructed of earthworks. 5 is a perspective view of a shell suitable for constructing the curb of FIG. 4. 1, 2, 10...Plastic shell, 3...
Water faucet, 4... Connecting member, 5... Water pipe.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] A water pipe 5 installed on the ground at a predetermined location in a flower bed, and a water pipe 5 that covers the water pipe 5 and has a predetermined length with an open end at both ends and is formed into an approximately inverted U-shape in cross section, and has an appearance similar to that of natural stone. ,
A single curb stone 2, which is made of a plastic shell body shaped and colored to imitate natural materials such as brick or wood, and has a water tap 3 connected to the water pipe 5 attached to the outside thereof; and the single curb stone 2. In order to connect the curb stones 1 of the same shape, the curb stones 1 to each other, and the curb stones 2, a pair of trapezoidal portions 41 that fit into the open end portions and the trapezoidal portions 41 are penetrated to hold the water pipe 5. and a connecting member 4 having a notch 42, and a connection that holds the water pipe 5 after the curb 2 is installed at a predetermined position of the water pipe 5 and the water pipe 3 is connected. A plurality of individual curb stones 1 are connected and positioned via members 4 to form a connected curb for a flowerbed, and a water distribution pipe 5 is buried inside the curb and water can be sprinkled from an external water sprinkler pipe 3. A curbstone structure for flower beds with a distinctive watering function.