JPH0568255U - Indoor multipurpose hydroponics planter - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide an indoor multipurpose hydroponic planter for forming an indoor green interior with hydroponic foliage plants and the like. [Composition] Planting opening 2 on the top and plant A on the side
The planter 1 provided with the communication hole 3 for freely extending the rhizome a is connected in a watertight manner by abutting the communication holes 3 with each other. Each of the planters 1 contains a porous granular filler 4 and water. The outer circumference of the planters 1 ... Is covered with a table-shaped outer circumference frame 7. Plant A is planted on all or part of the planter 1 and other plant A
On the outer frame 7 of the planter 1 where no plant is planted
Is installed. [Effect] In addition to contributing to the greening of the room, it can be versatilely used for benches, chairs, shelves, etc. by combining furniture, other furniture, and furniture in a design-wise manner or by combining functions.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a multipurpose hydroponic planter for indoor use, which is used for planting indoors, offices, public spaces, or the like, and especially for forming indoor green interiors by cultivated foliage plants.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, indoor planting has generally been carried out by placing potted planters (pots) in which foliage plants and the like are planted in appropriate places. Conventionally, instead of soil cultivation, indoor plants are also grown by a so-called hydroculture, which is a kind of hydroponics that grows indoor plants to form indoor green interior. However, even in this case, the general practice is to put the pot on the table or carpet. Next, the multi-purpose planter described in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 59-83335 has a prefabricated structure for greening outdoor artificial grounds such as the roof of a building or a terrace of a house. Moreover, it is a multi-purpose structure that allows large trees to grow and various planting designs to be implemented, as well as forming a green interior that is combined with benches, shelves, flower beds, etc.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the present invention]

 (I) The greening of the room by the above pot type planter limits the root area to the size of the pot as an environment for planting trees. If you try to increase the root area, the weight naturally increases, so it is not suitable for indoor use where weight reduction is required. When the root area is limited, the growth of trees is also limited to that limit, and it is difficult to create a large and green indoor space. Further, since the conventional pot-type planter itself has an independent structure, the versatility and versatility of the interior design due to the design harmony with the furniture and the furniture in the room cannot be achieved.

[0004] In this respect, the above-mentioned indoor greening method by hydroponic culture has the same problem. (II) In the case of the above-mentioned multipurpose planter, the tree grows large and a large amount of green can be secured. In addition, it can be used for multiple purposes as a bench or storage. In addition, various planting designs can be implemented. It is also possible to change the design after construction.

However, since it is basically a structure for growing an indoor plant with soil, it is not suitable for indoor use. This is because it is extremely difficult to control water when growing plants indoors with soil. Don't overdo it with water enough to cause root rot, and of course not run out. However, on the soil surface of the planter, for a long time, the salinity always floats up to form a thin layer, which causes the plants to die. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent the root rot by giving plenty of water to the plants in the room so much as to wash away the above-mentioned base components and removing excess water each time. However, indoors it is usually unacceptable to install drainage pipes and the like to remove excess water from the planter for the sake of aesthetics. Also, in the case of this multipurpose planter, even though there are variations in the layout pattern, the design that extends around the planting basin for planting is the basic tone, and there is little freedom. Furthermore, this multipurpose planter has the same structure as a fixed product in the room once installed. Moreover, since there is soil, it is not easy to dismantle and remove it. As is well known, the relocation of planting requires so-called rooting from a few months ago, and there is a problem that only specialists can handle it.

[0006] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to enable a variety of arrangement patterns that are suitable for indoor conditions, and to enable interior design that is in harmony with the indoor furniture and furnishings or is functionally complex. The purpose is to provide a multipurpose hydroponic planter for indoor use.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems] As means for solving the problems of the above-mentioned conventional techniques, an indoor multipurpose hydroponic planter according to the present invention is as follows, as shown in the embodiments in FIGS. 1 to 11. The planter 1 having a watertight container structure having an opening 2 for planting on the upper surface and a communication hole 3 of a large size for freely extending the rhizome part a of the plant A on the side surface is abutted with the communication holes 3 with each other. A large number of planters 1 are arranged in series in a desired pattern by water-tightly connecting them. A porous granular filler 4 and a required amount of water are contained in each of the planters 1 ... The outer circumference of the planter 1 is covered with a table-shaped outer frame 7 having a plurality of legs extending downward from the upper surface frame portion having substantially the same shape as that of the planter 1 and having a length smaller than the height of the planter 1. .. The desired plant A is planted on all or a part of the planter 1 and the other plant A is not planted. It is characterized by being installed.

[0008]

[Action]

 When using a hydroponic planter, there is no need to use soil, and there is no concern about the floating of the base, so there is no need to perform watering to the extent that it overflows and to eliminate excess water. Suitable for indoor planting as it does not smell or smell. Since the individual planters 1 ... Are connected in series through the communication holes 3, if water is supplied to one planter, the water will spread to all planters. Moreover, since the porous granular fillers 4 are contained, the individual fillers 4 contain water due to the so-called capillary phenomenon even if the water supply level is considerably low, and as the water decreases, the contained water is expelled in order. Has the function of supplying. Therefore, a water supply interval of about 2 to 4 weeks is sufficient, and it takes almost no effort.

Unlike the soil, the granular filler 4 which is foamy and has a small lump shape contains water when it is supplied with water, and contains air when the contained water is expelled. Therefore, the rhizome a of the plant A is exposed to the air moderately, which creates a favorable environment without fear of root rot. As the plant A grows, the rhizome a can be gradually expanded into the series of planters 1 through the communication holes 3 so that it can be greatly grown and abundant green amount can be secured. In the case of plants that do not grow large, individual planters 1 may be planted with flowers and configured like flower beds.

Each planter 1 is, so to speak, an independent water container, while the hydroponic plant A does not need to be rooted at the time of its relocation. Unlike the soil, the porous granular filler 4 can be easily and reliably handled without polluting the surrounding area. Therefore, they have the freedom to separate and relocate, and get used to variations and changes in interior design. In addition, each planter 1 is covered with a table-shaped outer peripheral frame 7, and a seating plate 8 for sitting is installed on the upper frame portion of the outer peripheral frame 7, so that furniture such as a reception set in a room and furniture and furniture are designed. It can be harmoniously applied to general households, or applied to offices, lobbies, and public spaces, can be used for multiple purposes and can enrich interior variations.

[0011]

【Example】

 Next, the illustrated embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 shows an example of a multipurpose hydroponic planter installed indoors to serve as a furniture set for a living room. In the figure, A is a hydroponically grown plant. The outer circumference of each planter 1 is covered with a table-shaped outer peripheral frame 7 having a plurality of legs slightly downward from the height of the planter 1 downward from an upper surface frame portion having substantially the same shape as the planer 1 of the planter 1. A seat plate 8 for seating is installed on the upper surface frame portion of the outer peripheral frame 7 covering the outer periphery of the planter 1 on which A is not planted, and it is configured to be used as the seat portion of the reception set.

An example of the shape and structure of the planter 1 as a single body is shown in FIGS. 2 to 4. That is, the upper surface is an opening 2 for planting, and the side surface has a substantially cubic or rectangular parallelepiped shape with a communication hole 3 of a size that allows the rhizome a of the cultivated plant A to grow freely along with its growth. It is formed in a watertight container structure. The material is made of fiber reinforced plastic (FRP), which has high strength and rigidity, excellent corrosion resistance to water and fertilizer, and is lightweight. However, in some cases, it may be made of an ordinary synthetic resin or a lightweight metal such as aluminum. The size of the planter-1 is approximately 400 × 350 × 300 in height × horizontal × height, the average thickness is about 2.4 mm, and the diameter of the communication hole 3 is about φ200.

As a variation of the planar shape of the planter 1, a corner planter bent into an L shape is used in the corner portion, and a planter having a length twice or triple the length is used in the straight portion. You can also do it. The planar shape of the planter 1 may be a triangle, a hexagon or other polygon, a circle, an ellipse, or the like.

As shown in FIG. 3, basically, a pair of communication holes 3 are symmetrically provided on the side wall portions of the planter 1 which face each other, but as shown in FIG. It is also possible to implement it by providing only on one side, or on all four side surfaces, or by providing on three other side surfaces except one side. By preparing the planters 1 having such various shapes and structures, the degree of freedom of the arrangement pattern described later can be increased and the ease of construction can be ensured.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the planter 1 having the above-described structure, a large number of planters 1 are arranged in series in a desired pattern by adjoining adjacent ones of the communication holes 3 and connecting them in a watertight manner. As a result, it is assembled as a multipurpose hydroponic planter that forms an indoor green interior. As shown in FIG. 3, the simplest watertight connection method between the communication holes 3 and 3 is to form an outwardly bent flange 3b at the tip of the cylindrical body 3a forming the communication hole 3 A waterproof packing 10 is sandwiched between 3b and 3b, and the outer circumference thereof is watertightly sealed with a waterproof rubber band 11, which is tightened with a band 12. By connecting a required number of planters 1 by such a watertight connection method, it is possible to assemble indoor multipurpose hydroponic cultivation plants with various arrangement patterns as shown in FIGS. The non-connecting communication hole 3 in the planter 1 at the end portion in this arrangement pattern is closed by a detachable side cover 13 as shown on the left side of FIG.

In each planter 1 ... Arranged in a desired pattern in series as described above, the porous granular filler 4 has a level of about 50% to 80% of the height of the planter 1. It is housed. At the highest level, water is supplied up to 5 cm from the bottom of planter 1. Then, the plant A for hydroponic cultivation is planted by using the granular filler 4 (FIG. 7), the top opening of the planter 1 ... In which no other plant A is planted is covered with a lid, and the appearance is furniture. , It is formed by the design of the furniture.

As the porous granular filler (hydroball) 4, for example, foamed brick called artificial pumice that is fired and foamed at a high heat of about 1200 ° C. is suitable. Water is provided as needed by installing a water level gauge 14 (Fig. 7) in the planter 1. Since the series of planters 1 ... Are connected by the communication holes 3 ..., the water supply work is easy because water is distributed to all planters when water is supplied to one planter. Moreover, the need for water supply is sufficient so that water is completely dried by absorption and evaporation by the plant A, the water level indicator 14 indicates zero, and the water is left for about a week and then water is supplied again. As a result, the water contained in the porous granular filler 4 is once expelled so that the porous part contains air, and the air and water are ideal for the rhizome part a of the plant A. Will be supplied in a good balance.

As the cultivated plant A, most of the foliage plants are suitable for hydroponics. Also, flowers can be cultivated hydroponically. Specifically, it is possible to cultivate deciduous trees such as ginkgo and keyaki (zelkova), evergreen trees such as camphor tree and oak, or bamboo, azalea, satsuki, boxwood and the like. In addition, ceraceae of the taro family, defembakia, table palm of the palm family, areca palm, rubber of the mulberry family, Benjamina, dracaena of the lily family, Orizururan, tradiscancha of the Sucusa family, Sebrina, Asian tam of the Ulaboshi family, tuday, flowers St. Paulia, cyclamen, dendrobium, etc. are suitable.

The planter 1 other than the planting portion may be configured such that the upper surface portion thereof is opened and the flowers are planted like a flower bed. Alternatively, the cover may be covered with a transparent acrylic plate 9 or the like to form the seat portion of the reception set through which the contents can be seen through (FIGS. 3 and 5).

[0020]

[Other embodiments]

 The connection between the communication holes 3 of each planter 1 ... Is also made as follows. (No. 1) As shown in FIG. 8, the waterproof packing 10 is held between the flanges 3b and 3b of the cylindrical body 3a forming the communication hole 3 of each planter 1, 1 and then the flanges 3b and 3b are held. Are fastened with bolts 15 and nuts 16. (Part 2) As shown in FIG. 9, the waterproof packing 10 is sandwiched between the flanges 3b and 3b, and then the side wall portions of the planters 1 and 1 are fastened with the long bolts 17 and the nuts 18. (Part 3) As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, a coupler 19 having a cylindrical body capable of clamping the central point B and having opposite threads formed on the outer circumferences of both ends is provided in the communicating holes 3 and 3 of the adjacent planters 1 and 1. Then, the nuts 20 and 20 are screwed into the threaded portions at both ends, and the packing 22 is crimped through the washers 21. (Part 4) As shown in FIG. 11, a pair of hollow cylindrical pipe joints 23 each having a retaining flange 23a at one end and a reverse threaded portion at the outer periphery of the other end are sandwiched between waterproof packings 24, respectively. The pipe joints 23, 23 are abutted against each other through the communication hole 3 and then connected in series by the coupler 25.

[0021]

[Effects of the present invention]

 Since the indoor multipurpose hydroponic planter according to the present invention hydroponically cultivates the plant A without using soil, it does not have insects or odors, and it does not take time and effort to supply water once every few weeks. Anyone can handle it easily and it is suitable for indoor use, contributing to the greening of the room. Moreover, it is extremely lightweight and has the advantage that it can be easily implemented as a large-scale green interior without requiring floor reinforcement or waterproofing. In particular, since the rhizome a can be freely extended without limiting the root zone, it is possible to grow the plant A greatly and create an indoor space with abundant green amount. This multi-purpose planter has a wide variety of connection layout patterns, and by designing and constructing a free green interior, large-scale greening can be achieved according to the indoor space.

In addition, since it can be used for benches, chairs, shelves, etc. for benches, chairs, shelves, etc. by combining functions such as a reception set, furniture, and design, or by combining functions, it is possible to have a variety of interior designs Contribute to.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of an indoor multipurpose hydroponic cultivation planter of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a single planter.

Fig. 3 IV- in Fig. 2 showing the planter alone in use
FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the arrow IV.

[Fig. 4] V- in Fig. 2 showing a single planter in use
FIG.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a single planter having a different structure.

6A to 6D are explanatory views of various arrangement patterns of planters.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where plants are planted in a planter.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing a different embodiment of the planter connecting means.

FIG. 9 is a sectional view showing a different embodiment of the planter connecting means.

10A and 10B are cross-sectional views showing different embodiments of the planter connecting means.

FIG. 11 is a sectional view showing a different embodiment of the planter connecting means.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 Aperture A Plant a Rhizome 3 Communication hole 1 Planter 4 Granular filler 7 Peripheral frame 8 Seat plate

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A planter having a watertight container structure, the upper surface of which is an opening for planting, and the side surface of which is provided with a communication hole having a size for freely extending a rhizome of a plant, the communication holes are butted against each other. By connecting in a watertight manner, a large number of planters are arranged in series in a desired pattern, and the required amount of porous granular filler and water are contained in each of the planters, and the outer circumference of the planter is Is covered with a table-shaped outer frame having a plurality of legs that are slightly longer than the height of the planter downward from the upper surface frame portion of the same shape as the planer shape of the planter, and all or part of the planter has a desired plant. A multi-purpose hydroponics plant for indoor use, in which a stool for sitting is installed on the upper frame of the outer frame that covers the outer circumference of the planter where other plants are not planted. Planter.