JPH0451566Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] (Industrial application field) The present invention relates to a flower pot for forming three-dimensional flower beds, and can be used not only in the landscaping industry, but also as a personal hobby gardening, and in various event venues. Three-dimensional flower beds such as spherical flower beds and wall-shaped flower beds can be easily formed in gardens and other places, and can be widely used in various industries for the purpose of decoration, advertising, and improving the effectiveness of advertisements.

(Prior Art) Conventional flower pots are usually configured only by providing water drainage holes only at the bottom of the pot body.

In addition, relatively recently, a flowerpot in the form of a basket woven with wire, called a hanging basket, has been proposed and used. The roots of the flowering plant are inserted through the meshes formed at fairly wide intervals, and the plant is planted in nourishing soil, with the flowering part exposed on the side, and used by hanging it indoors or outdoors. It is configured as follows.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) However, in the former case of the above-mentioned conventional examples, since water can only be watered from the upper opening of the flowerpot, the flowers planted in the flowerpot are placed together with the flowerpot in large numbers, for example, horizontally. Irrigation when arranged to form a wall-like three-dimensional flower bed (flower wall) is extremely difficult, and a problem arises in that the flowers wither due to insufficient irrigation.

In addition, in the case of the above-mentioned hanging basket, irrigation is much easier than in the former case, but even if sufficient water is applied, it may dry out in hot seasons or under dry environmental conditions. To solve this problem, it is necessary to arrange a large amount of sphagnum moss around the nutrient soil, but since sphagnum moss is a natural resource and has a limited quantity, it is necessary to arrange a large amount of sphagnum moss around the periphery of the nourishing soil. It is difficult to use sphagnum moss when a large number of flower plants need to be used, such as in a spherical three-dimensional flower bed (flower ball), and it not only has the problem of easily causing the flowers to wither. The use of a large amount of nourishing soil causes problems such as the excessive weight, which makes it difficult to transport and also difficult to use in a stable hanging manner.

In addition, in both cases, including the above-mentioned hanging basket, a large number of them can be used to create, for example, a spherical three-dimensional flower bed (flower ball).
When a flower plant is formed, each flower plant in a flowerpot or a basket placed diagonally downward or directly downward becomes extremely unstable and easily falls off. Therefore, at present, no technical means has yet been developed for forming a wall-shaped or spherical three-dimensional flower bed using the above-mentioned flower pots or hanging baskets.

This invention was developed in response to the above problem, and it is possible to irrigate from all directions, and the flower plant inserted in the flower pot can be watered if the flower pot is facing diagonally downward or directly downward. The main objective is to provide a flower pot that does not fall out of the pot even when placed, and is therefore optimal for forming a so-called three-dimensional flower bed, which is constructed by arranging a large number of flower pots in a spherical shape or the like. It is something to do.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, the flower pot for forming a three-dimensional flower bed according to the present invention has an opening at the top, water holes at the bottom and the circumference, and a ring at the top. It consists of a flower pot body with a shaped flange frame and a locking member to prevent the flower plants from falling off, and a ring-shaped frame with an inward protrusion made of a detent flange for attaching multiple plants. Legs are provided to constitute the locking member, and protrusions for engagement with the flower pot main body are provided on the outside of the required mounting legs, and the engagement protrusions are attached to the lower side of the flange frame of the flower pot main body. The rim is configured to be detachable, and the locking member is detachably attached to the flowerpot body.

(Function) In the flower pot for forming a three-dimensional flower bed according to the present invention configured as described above, after planting flower plants in the flower pot main body, the locking member is fitted to the main body, or the flower pot is attached to the locking member. After inserting the plant, the plant is inserted into the main body along with the locking member, and then used to plant the flower plant using nourishing soil, etc., but this flower pot has not only the upper opening but also the bottom and circumferential side. Since it is also provided with water holes, it is possible to irrigate from all directions including the upper opening, and it also has good ventilation.

In addition, when forming a spherical three-dimensional flower bed (flower ball) using, for example, a hollow spherical base frame with a large number of insertion holes extending through it, the insertion holes may be used to form a three-dimensional flower bed. Each flower pot fitted into the flower pot can be placed in multiple directions, such as facing upward, sideways, and downward, but in this case as well, water can be applied from all directions as described above, and the flower plants in each flower pot can be watered from all directions. Since the locking member is secured to the inward protrusion formed by the detent flange provided on the ring-shaped frame constituting the locking member, the locking member will not fall off from the flower pot.

Further, since the locking member is engaged with and attached to the flowerpot body via the engagement protrusion provided on the outside of the attachment leg constituting the locking member, the locking member may accidentally be attached to the flowerpot. It has the effect of preventing it from separating from the main body.

(Embodiment) Below, an embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the accompanying drawings. Reference numeral 1 is a flowerpot body formed of plastic. All parts other than the ring-shaped bottom frame 3 and the plurality of circumferential vertical frames 4 provided on the circumferential side by connecting these flange frames 2 and the bottom frame 3 are open, so that the upper part of the flowerpot body 1 is Not only is it open, but a plurality of large water holes (irrigation holes) 5 are provided through the side surfaces, and large water holes (irrigation holes) 6 are also provided through the bottom surface. Reference numeral 7 denotes a locking member formed separately from the main body 1 to prevent flower plants from falling off;
A ring-shaped frame 8 formed on the upper part is provided with a protrusion 9 consisting of an inward detent flange, and a plurality of legs 10 can be extended from the ring-shaped frame 8 while maintaining some expansion elasticity. The locking member 7 is protruded downward and is formed on the outside of the leg body 10 with an engaging protrusion 12 having a tapered guide surface 11 for insertion and removal in the upper and lower directions. is fitted into the main body 1 so that its protrusion 12 can be engaged with the lower edge of the flange frame 2 of the main body 1.

Further, the ring-shaped frame 8 and the protruding portion 9 of the locking member 7 are provided with a removable expansion cut 13 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 at the same location. The frame is expanded from the cut 13 so that the flower plant can be inserted into the ring-shaped frame 8 even if the diameter of the flower plant is somewhat large.

In addition, it is better to form the overall shape of the main body 1 into a tapered surface like a normal flower pot, so that it can be smoothly inserted into the insertion hole penetrated through the base frame for forming a three-dimensional flower bed, which will be described later. It can be done, and
By forming the outer diameter of the upper part of the main body 1 to be slightly larger than the inner diameter of the insertion hole, the main body 1 is tightly fitted into the insertion hole in a press-fit state and will not accidentally come off.

Although not shown, as a means for fitting the main body 1 into the insertion hole, an engaging protrusion having tapered guide surfaces on the upper and lower sides is provided on the outside of the vertical frame 4 of the main body 1. When the main body 1 is removably press-fitted into the fitting hole, the protrusion may be configured to engage with the inner surface of the periphery of the fitting hole. It is also possible to employ means such as screwing it onto the periphery of the holder.

Further, it is preferable that the tapered surface on the periphery of the insertion hole of the base frame and the flange frame 2 of the main body 1, which will be described later, exist in order to prevent the main body 1 from slipping out into the inside of the base frame. However, the presence of either one is sufficient, and if other removal prevention means are used, both become unnecessary.

Next, an example of means for planting flower plants into the flowerpot body 1 configured as described above will be explained. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the entire circumference of the main body 1 is covered with sphagnum moss, urethane foam sponge, etc. to prevent the soil A contained in the main body 1 from spilling out from each water hole. After adding substance B that has water permeability and water retention (water content) such as rock wool, soil A is contained and flower plant C is planted, and the above substance B is also applied to the surface layer of the root of flower plant C. Lay down.

Therefore, the soil A will not be scattered or will not flow out from each water hole during irrigation. The flower stock C cultivated for a certain period of time under such conditions grows within the main body 1 and is securely fixed by the flange-like protrusion 9 of the locking member 7 removably attached to the main body 1. Even if it is laid down, diagonally downward, or upside down, it will not fall off from the main body 1.

An example of forming a three-dimensional flower bed using flowerpots in which flower plants and the like are planted as described above will be described next. For example, when forming a spherical three-dimensional flower bed F as shown in FIG. 8, a base frame for forming the three-dimensional flower bed consisting of a substrate 14a molded from plastic and having a hemispherical curved surface is used as shown in FIG. Two base frames are used, and both base frames are joined face-to-face to form a hollow spherical base frame 14. The base frame 14 has a wall thickness sufficient to maintain the required strength without becoming excessively heavy, and has a large number of circular insertion holes 15 extending therethrough at approximately equal intervals over its entire surface. There is. As clearly shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, the periphery of this insertion hole 15 is formed with a mortar-shaped taper surface 16 that tapers off.

Although not shown, the substrate 14a may have a curved shape such as a spherical shape or a quarter sphere shape.
Further, it may be formed in a planar shape or in an appropriate combination of these shapes.

Each insertion hole 15 of the base frame 14 formed as described above
The spherical three-dimensional flower bed F described above is formed by inserting a large number of flower pots in which the flower plants C are planted as described above.

In addition, the three-dimensional flower bed F formed in a spherical shape can be used by being suspended from both ends of the horizontal rod E on the support D as shown schematically in Fig. 8, thereby further enhancing the beauty of the three-dimensional flower bed. However, the present invention can be used not only as a flower pot for a three-dimensional flower bed made of a spherical flower ball, but also as a flower pot for a three-dimensional flower bed made of a wall-shaped flower wall, and for flower pots for various other three-dimensional flower beds. It is something.

(Effects of the invention) As detailed above, the flowerpot for forming a three-dimensional flower bed according to the present invention not only can be watered from the upper opening and the water holes at the bottom, but also from the water holes provided around the periphery. As a result, it is possible to easily and reliably irrigate from all directions of the flower pot, and to maintain good drainage and ventilation, which helps prevent the flowers in the three-dimensional flower bed formed using this flower pot from withering. can contribute significantly. In addition, the flower plant planted in the flowerpot is securely locked by the inward protrusion made of the detent flange provided on the ring-shaped frame that constitutes the locking member, so that it will not fall off. Therefore, it has the characteristics of being optimal as a flower pot for forming a three-dimensional flower bed that can be installed and used from various angles. Since the flowerpot body and the locking member are constructed separately, there is an advantage that, for example, when these are manufactured from plastic using a mold, they can be easily molded and molded.

Furthermore, since an engagement protrusion is provided on the outside of the mounting leg constituting the locking member, the locking member is securely engaged and attached to the flowerpot body via the engagement protrusion. Therefore, the locking member does not fall off even when the flowerpot is placed facing downward, and therefore the flower plant can be held in the flowerpot more reliably.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a flower pot for forming a three-dimensional flower bed, FIG. 2 is a plan view of the flower pot, and FIG. 3 is taken along line A-A in FIG. 2. 4 is a sectional view of the flower pot inserted into the insertion hole of the base frame for forming a three-dimensional flower bed, FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the flower pot with the flower plant planted in the flower pot, and FIG. A plan view of the insertion hole formed in the frame, Fig. 7 is a front view of the base frame for forming a spherical three-dimensional flower bed, and Fig. 8 shows the application of the proposed flowerpot to the formation of a spherical three-dimensional flower bed (flower ball). This is a diagram showing an example of the use. Explanation of symbols, 1...Flower pot body, 2...Flange frame, 5, 6...Water hole (irrigation hole), 7...Locking member, 8...Ring-shaped frame body, 9...Inward facing Projection, 10... Leg body, 12... Engagement protrusion.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] (1) A flower pot body that is open at the top, has water holes at the bottom and around the circumference, and has a ring-shaped flange frame at the top, and a flower pot body with a ring-shaped flange frame on the top, and a flower pot with a ring-shaped flange frame on the top, and a flower pot with a ring-shaped flange frame on the top. The locking member is constituted by providing a plurality of mounting legs on a ring-shaped frame body having an inward protruding portion consisting of a detent flange, and a plurality of mounting legs. A protrusion for engagement with the flowerpot body is provided on the outside of the body, and the engagement protrusion is configured to be detachable from the lower edge of the flange frame of the flowerpot body, so that the locking member can be attached to and detached from the flowerpot body. A flower pot for forming a three-dimensional flower bed, characterized in that it is attached to a. (2) A flower pot for forming a three-dimensional flower bed according to claim 1 of the utility model registration, which is constructed by providing a ring-shaped frame with openings for expansion.