JPH0638464U - Flower fixing device for live flowers - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] A flower fixing device for live flowers that can firmly hold flowers while using a water-absorbing sponge for cutting flowers. [Constitution] Flower sponge 1 placed on the bottom of a container for flowers
An open lower shell (fixing device 11) covering 3
It has a hole 12 for inserting a flower, contacts both the bottom of the container for flowers and the sponge for flowers 13, and fixes the sponge for flowers 13 to the container for flowers by its own weight.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a device for fixing flowers in Japanese-style and Western-style flowers that can be used in containers with wide mouths such as basins.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Even if it is not a special occasion such as a wedding reception, the custom of always decorating flowers at the center of the table or on the wall is becoming a common practice. In such decorative flowers, in order to keep the flowers fresh and to extend the life of the flowers, it has been conventionally practiced to put a water-absorbing sponge in a flower arrangement container and insert the stems of cut flowers there. . As such a sponge for inflorescence, one made of a foamed phenolic resin, which is particularly excellent in water absorption and water retention and is easy to inflorescence, is widely used (for example, trade name Aquafoam or Oasis).

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 Thus, although it is a sponge for cutting flowers that is commonly used in the world of Western-style ornamental flowers, it is hardly used in the world of Japanese-style live flowers. This is because the method of arranging flowers is completely different between the two. With Western-style ornamental flowers, many flowers, whether they are table centers or wall hangings, are arranged to cover the mouth of the container, and the inside of the container is rarely visible from the outside. Therefore, there is no need to worry about what is placed in the container. Also, when Western-style ornamental flowers are placed in the table center, they can be used so that they look almost the same when viewed from any direction. That is, how to live is symmetry. For this reason, the center of gravity of the flower is almost in the center, and a flower sponge is sufficiently stable just by putting a light sponge for flower insertion in the center of the container and inserting the flower there.

On the other hand, in Japanese-style live flowers, there is space. Sometimes only one flower stands in a large basin. In such a case, it is not possible to put a sponge for cutting flowers on the entire surface of the basin just to stabilize the flowers. However, if a small sponge for inflorescence is used in consideration of the appearance when viewed from above, the following problems occur. In the case of Japanese-style live flowers, the arrangement is basically asymmetric. In particular, the method of using it so that it projects to the front or one side is unique to Japanese style. For this reason, the center of gravity of the live flowers is biased to either side, and simply inserting the flowers into a small sponge for flower insertion will cause the flowers to collapse.

Since ancient times, Japanese style live flowers have solved such a problem by using Kenzan in which a large number of needles are planted on a heavy base. However, in Kenzan, the needles are basically planted vertically, so it is difficult to insert the flowers diagonally and fix them. In addition, depending on the spacing between needles, it may be difficult to insert flowers with thin stems, or it may be difficult to insert thick flowers. Furthermore, since the tip of the stem is damaged by the needle, it is difficult to replace the flower many times while trying to make it.

The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and provides a flower fixing device for a live flower that can firmly hold a flower while using a sponge for cutting a flower. It is a thing.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The flower fixing device for live flowers according to the present invention, which is made to solve the above-mentioned problems, is a shell-like body with an open bottom that covers a sponge for cutting flowers placed on the bottom of a container for fresh flowers. It has a hole for inserting a flower, contacts both the bottom of the container for flowers and the sponge for flowers, and fixes the sponge for flowers to the container for flowers by its own weight.

[0008]

[Action]

 The water-absorbent sponge for cutting flowers is placed in a container for live flowers such as a basin, and the sponge for cutting flowers is fixed by covering it with the fixing tool according to the present invention. Live flowers are inserted into the sponge for flower insertion through the holes provided in the fixing tool, and fixed to the container for fresh flowers only with the sponge for flower cutting or with the sponge for flower cutting and the main fixing tool. As described above, since the present fixing device fixes the live flowers by its own weight, it is preferable to use the fixing device made of ceramic or metal.

[0009]

【Example】

 A first embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (c), the flower fixture 11 of the present embodiment has a shape in which a part of a spherical shell is cut out, and a star-shaped hole 12 is provided substantially in the center. As shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 1 (b), this fixing tool 11 is placed in contact with a sponge 13 for inflorescence placed in a container for live flowers such as a basin, and by pressing it from above, the fixture for fresh flowers Fix in a container. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, by inserting the live flowers 16 into the sponge 13 for inserting flowers through the holes 12, the live flowers 16 can be reliably fixed on the basin 15 in any posture. In addition, even when carrying out an unbalanced arrangement in which heavier flowers and branches are inserted diagonally, by inserting them into the sponge 13 for inserting flowers and supporting them also at the edges of the holes 12 of the fixture 11, it is possible to ensure Can be fixed easily.

Another embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. The fixing tool 21 in FIG. 3 is adapted to the elliptical sponge 23 for inflorescence, and the fixing tool 31 in FIG. 4 is provided with a notch 34 at the hem portion to promote the permeation of water into the sponge for inflorescence. It is a thing. The fixture 41 shown in FIG. 5 is further provided with a flange 44 at the hem portion to improve stability.

[0011]

[Effect of device]

 In the flower fixing device according to the present invention, since the flower is fixed by the sponge for cutting flowers, if a relatively large hole is opened, the flower can be inserted from any direction, and the flower is fixed at the inserted position. can do. In this case, even a flower with a thin stem or, conversely, a flower with a thick stem can be similarly reliably fixed. Also, since the tip of the stem is not damaged when the flower is inserted, it can be replaced many times, making it a fixture that is especially easy for beginners to use.

After inserting the flower into the sponge for cutting flowers, the flower fixing device according to the present invention fixes the sponge for cutting flowers and the flowers inserted therein to the basin etc. by its own weight, so that the live flowers are stable. Also, the sponge for cutting flowers retains enough water so that the flowers can be kept fresh and fresh forever. If a sponge for cutting flowers, which is made of a foamed phenol resin, which is already commercially available for cutting flowers as described above, is used, the weak acidity and bactericidal property of the sponge can further prolong the life of the live flowers.

Whether the arrangement of the live flowers is extremely unbalanced or a relatively heavy flower is used for the unbalance, the material and thickness of the flower fixing device according to the present invention are appropriately selected. By using a sufficiently large weight, it is possible to reliably fix the live flowers. It is also possible to increase the stability by attaching a flange (flange) that spreads to the outside to the lower edge of the fixture instead of increasing the weight of the fixture.

Since the flower fixing device according to the present invention covers the sponge for inserting flowers, after inserting the flower, the sponge is almost hidden from the outside, and only the flower fixing device itself can be seen. Therefore, by applying various designs to the flower fixing device (the shape of the flower fixing device and the outer wall) to make the flower flower and the container for the flower matching the appearance, it is possible to further enhance the artistry of the flower arrangement.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view (a), a central sectional view (b), and a side view (c) of a flower fixture which is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a usage state of the flower fixture of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a plan view (a) and a side view (b) of a flower fixture which is another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a plan view (a) and a side view (b) of a flower fixing device which is another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a plan view (a) and an end view (b) of a flower fixture which is another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

11, 21, 31, 41 ... Flower fixtures 12, 22, 3
2, 42 ... Holes for flower inserts 13, 23, 33, 43 ... Sponge for flower inserts 15 ... Basin 16 ... Live flowers 34 ... Notches on hem 44 ... Flange on hem

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A lower open shell that covers a sponge for flowers placed on the bottom of a container for flowers, has a hole for inserting a flower, and has a bottom surface of the container for flowers and an insert flower. A flower fixing device for live flowers, which contacts both sponges for flowers and fixes the sponge for inserting flowers to the container for fresh flowers by its own weight.