JPH0670534U - Waterbed - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Providing a floating flowerbed that can stably supply water from below the surface so that the flowers grow smoothly while floating stably on the water of a pond or lake. To do. [Composition] By forming it on the flowerbed 1 with a material lighter than water, the through holes 7 and 7 of the water absorbing sheet 5 for absorbing water from below the water surface are provided in the bottom portion so that water cannot be submerged, and excessive water absorption due to submersion can be prevented. To prevent. Further, the pot holding frame 2 on which the flower pot 3 is detachably supported is fitted on the flowerbed floor 1 to hold down the water absorbing sheet 5. The flower pot 3 is provided with a water absorbing material 21 that comes into contact with the water absorbing sheet 5, and is brought into contact with the culture soil 23 of the flower pot 3. A weight 11 for preventing falling and an anchor 13 for fixing may be attached.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 This invention relates to a floating flower bed that is floated on a pond or lake.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 The flower beds are made by laying soil for planting flowers and arranging flowerpots and planters, and are limited to those on land, and there were no floating flower beds in the past.

Since the flowerbed needs water to be absorbed by the flowers, it is always absorbed by water removal, especially in summer. However, since it is troublesome and time-consuming, an automatic water absorption device that does not require water removal is provided. The one described in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 5-2660 belongs to the similar example.

The device of the above publication relates to a hydroponic cultivation apparatus, according to which a corrugated plate-shaped cultivation floating floor is floated on a cultivation solution stored in a container, and a cultivation solution absorbing sheet is covered therewith, A sponge-like culture on which plants can grow roots is placed on top.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 Currently, various local governments are striving to beautify the environment by arranging flower beds, especially on sidewalks and plazas, under the slogan of “Flowerful Movement”. However, conventional flower beds were limited to land, so even if ponds and lakes were scenic, they could not beautified with flowers.

The problem of providing a flower bed on the water is that it is always floating on the water away from human hands, so that it can withstand the harsh environment of nature and always floats on the water. It is necessary to use water to automatically supply water without excess or deficiency.

For example, as seen in the device of the above-mentioned publication, in a structure in which a floating floor such as a corrugated plate is floated on water and the cultivation plant is exposed and placed on a water supply sheet on it, the structure can withstand storms. There is instability that is destroyed without being. In addition, under natural conditions, flowers tend to root rot and die, so that water does not easily grow due to inundation due to rough waves and dryness occurs in fine weather.

In view of the above situation, the present invention automatically supplies water from below the surface without excess or deficiency so that the flowers can grow smoothly while stably floating on the water. The purpose was to provide a flower garden on the water.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention forms a flowerbed floor floating in a pond or a lake with a material lighter than water to form a through hole of a water absorption sheet at the bottom for absorbing water from under the water surface. A pot holding frame, which is installed so that it cannot be submerged and in which the flower pot is detachably supported, is fitted to the flowerbed floor, and the flowerpot absorbs water into the culture soil by contacting it with the water absorbing sheet laid at the bottom of the flowerbed floor. A floating flower bed was constructed with wood.

In addition, a weight for preventing falls may be attached to the flowerbed floor, or an anchor for fixing the flowerbed floor at a certain position may be equipped.

[0011]

[Action]

 When using the above-floating flowerbed constructed as above, leave the flowerpot in which the flowers are planted in the pot holding frame and leave it floating on the pond or lake. Then, the water absorbing sheet absorbs water from the pond or lake by the capillary phenomenon and takes it into the flowerbed floor, so that the water absorbing material in contact with it constantly supplies water to the culture soil in the flowerpot.

A through hole for a water absorbing sheet is provided on the bottom of the flower bed, but since it is a material lighter than water (specific gravity is considerably smaller than 1), it does not infiltrate through the through hole, and rain water does not pass through the flower bed. Even if it flows into the bottom of the floor, it will be drained from the through holes and will not be over-fed to the culture soil.

[0013]

【Example】

 Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

The drawing shows one embodiment, and the above-ground flowerbed has a boat-shaped flowerbed floor 1 as a main body, and a pot holding frame 2 is fitted thereinto, so that a plurality of flowerpots 3 are placed under the water surface P. It is equipped so that it can be supplied with water.

The flower bed 1 is made of Styrofoam and is formed into a boat shape or a sled shape. Therefore, there is an advantage that the molding die for the flowerbed 1 can be used for molding a sled that slides down on snow. In the present invention, the boat shape means a container-like shape that easily causes buoyancy, and not only a circular boat-like shape such as a trough-like boat, but also an ellipse, a square, a polygon, a triangle, an L-shape, a U-shape, and the like. It may have various shapes.

The flowerbed 1 is provided with through holes 7 and 7 for the water absorbing sheet 5 at the front and rear ends of the bottom wall 6, but since it is made of Styrofoam, which is lighter than water, the pot holding frame 2, the flowerpot 3, etc. Even if the weight is added, since the bottom surface, that is, the water surface P is always lower than the upper surface of the bottom wall 6, there is no infiltration from the through holes 7 and 7, and even if rainwater flows in, The water is drained from the through holes 7, 7.

In order to increase the buoyancy so that the bottom surface of the flower bed 1 is above the water surface P, the bottom wall 6 is formed thick. Further, in order to ensure stability not to fall, a recess 9 is widely formed on the lower surface of the bottom wall 6, and a weight 11 made of an iron plate is fitted therein. This is because the weight can be placed on the land, and the weight may be provided so as to hang vertically.

Further, the anchor 13 is attached so as not to be swept by the wind, and the attachment portion 15 is provided on the lower surface of the weight 11. However, it is also a good idea to remove the anchor 13 and let the flow. The advantage of anchorage 13 is that it can prevent accidental drifting on the shore and prevent it from falling over, and that it is possible to arrange a beautiful flowerbed group.

When the water absorbent sheet 5 is laid on the bottom of the flowerbed floor 1, both ends of the water absorbent sheet 5 are hung below the water surface from the through holes 7 and 7 and are held by the pot holding frame 2 so as not to shift. The water absorbing sheet 5 is made of a woven fabric having excellent water resistance and water absorbing property.

The pot holding frame 2 is also made of lightweight Styrofoam, and is formed at the same height as the lowest part of the peripheral wall of the flowerbed floor 1 so that the rainfall can be easily drained, and the pot holding frame 2 has a high width in the center. It is formed on an inclined surface so as to rise. In this form, due to the inclination of the inclined surface, consideration is given to making it easy to see from both sides as a flower bed. A plurality of pairs of holes 17 are provided in a vertical direction with respect to the inclined surface in a pair of left and right with the highest center as the center, and each hole 17 is formed in a size to fit the flowerpot 3 exactly.

As for this pot holding frame 2, if the plant pot 3 is safely fixed so as to stably hold the contact of the water absorbent material 21 with the water absorbent sheet 5, and if the overall weight is light, the material and shape , The structure does not matter. However, when the plant pot 3 is made of styrofoam, its friction is large, and therefore, when the flower pot 3 is fitted into the hole 17, the plant pot 3 is strongly integrated. 19 is a nail for fixing the pot holding frame 2 to the flowerbed floor 1.

The flower pot 3 is made of plastic, and the water absorbent material 21 that comes into contact with the water absorbent sheet 5 is exposed on the inner surface. Then, when the flower pot 25 planted in a simple temporary pot (made of a thin resin film) sold at the store was removed from the temporary pot and put together with the culture soil 23, it was absorbed from the water absorbing sheet 5. Since water constantly moistens the culture soil 23 through the water absorbent material 21, it is not necessary to water the flower pot 3, and the flower 25 grows smoothly without causing water shortage.

In order to equip the flower pot 3 with the water absorbent material 21, through holes 26 and 26 of the water absorbent material 21 are provided at both ends of the bottom part, and both sides of the strip-shaped water absorbent material 21 are passed through the through holes 26 and 26 from the outside. Both ends are raised along the inner surface of the flower pot 3. Paper, a non-woven fabric, or the like is used for the water absorbent material 21, and the attachment structure as described above allows the flower 25 to be replaced together with the culture soil.

[0024]

[Effect of device]

 As described above, the present invention has the following excellent effects.

The present invention has succeeded in providing a floating flower bed that can automatically supply water to the flowers of a pond or lake while maintaining a stable floating on the water. The capillarity of the water absorbing sheet and the water absorbing material Even if rainwater flows into the bottom of the flowerbed even if it does not infiltrate through the through holes of the water absorbent sheet and is drained through the through holes, there is an excess or shortage of water in the culture soil in the flowerpot. Without causing this, the flowers of the pond or lake can be used to grow the flowers smoothly.

[0026] In addition to the stable shape of the flowerbed floor and the sturdy structure in which the flowerbed floor and the flowerpot are integrated via the pot holding frame, even if a storm is encountered, it will not be overturned or capsized. The inconvenience of destruction and flooding is prevented. Also, since the flowerpot is removable, it is easy to plant new flowers.

When a weight is attached to the flowerbed floor or an anchor is installed (claims 2 and 3), it is possible to take special measures to prevent rainstorms. In addition, the anchorage makes it possible to arrange a large number of above-ground flower beds to form a magnificent flower bed group.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a floating flowerbed viewed from a side in a use state.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the floating flowerbed.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing a state where a water absorbing material is attached to a flower pot.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Flowerbed floor 2 Pot holding frame 3 Flower pot 5 Water absorbing sheet 7 Through hole 11 Weight 13 Anchor 21 Water absorbing material 23 Culture soil P Water surface

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A through hole (7, 7) of a water absorbing sheet (5) that absorbs water from below the water surface by molding the flower bed (1) floating in a pond or lake with a material lighter than water.
Is installed at the bottom so as not to be submerged, and a pot holding frame (2) on which the flower pot (3) is detachably supported is fitted to the flowerbed floor (1). The flowerpot (3) has a bottom portion of the flowerbed floor (1). Culture soil (2) that comes into contact with the water absorption sheet (5) laid on the
A water flower bed characterized by having a water absorbing material (21) for 3). 2. A weight (1) for preventing a fall is attached to the flowerbed floor (1).
The above-mentioned flowerbed according to claim 1, characterized in that (1) is attached. 3. The anchor (13) for fixing the flowerbed floor (1) to a fixed location is provided on the flowerbed floor (1).
The above-mentioned waterbed.