JPH1175562A - Plant cultivation equipment and its outer frame structure - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To provide easy design and excellent design, and to appropriately perform plant care and the like. SOLUTION: A pipe 6 is appropriately arranged on a floor surface, and a plurality of planter containers 1 having an engaging portion 2 which is in communication with the pipe 6 are connected and arranged. An upper end surface of the planter container 1 which is provided on the inner side wall in an uneven shape and has substantially the same height as the upper end surface 2a of the engaging portion 2
A stepped portion 12 forming 12a is formed. The partition member 11 is hung on the upper end surfaces 2a and 12a of the engaging portion 2 and the stepped portion 12, and the inside of the planter container 1 is divided into a water retaining portion 7 in which water is stored and a planting portion 13 in which plants are planted. . A desired platformer container 1 is emptied, a scaffold is fitted, and a step platform is formed in a region formed by the plurality of planter containers 1. Also, the side frame 30 (31) corresponding to the side of the planter container 1, the outgoing corner frame 30 (32) corresponding to the outgoing corner of the planter container 1, and the entrance corner generated by the arrangement of the planter container 1 Entering corner frame 30 (33)
Are appropriately connected to cover the outer peripheral portion and the opening edge of the planter container 1 connected and arranged.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention mainly relates to a plant cultivation apparatus used as a part of measures for greening and its outer frame structure.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional plant cultivation apparatus is disclosed in
No.-51728. This plant cultivation apparatus has a plurality of planter containers 1 as main components, and these planter containers 1 are connected to each other.

As shown in FIG. 16, the planter container 1 has a square (or rectangular) shape in plan view, and is configured so that the upper side is open. At the bottom of the planter container 1, an engaging portion 2 having a cross shape crossing vertically and horizontally at the center of the planter container 1 and having a groove having an inverted U-shaped cross section is integrally formed. At the intersection of the engagement portions 2, there is provided a conduction port 3 communicating with the outside of the bottom of the planter container 1. On the inner side wall of the planter container 1, a step portion 4 is integrally formed at a position at the same height as the engaging portion 2. On two adjacent sides of the opening edge of the planter container 1, a connecting portion 5 bent in a hook shape is integrally formed.

[0004] As shown in FIG. 17, on the bottom side in the planter container 1, granular materials are spread on the water retaining portion 7 below the upper end surface 2 a of the engaging portion 2 and the upper end surface 4 a of the step portion 4, Upper end surface 2a of engagement portion 2 and upper end surface 4a of step portion 4
A non-woven fabric layer 9 having liquid permeability is provided therethrough, and soil 9 and the like are spread over the non-woven fabric layer 8 to plant required plants. Subsequently, each engaging portion 2 of the planter container 1 in which the plant is implanted is placed on the floor surface for water supply, liquid supply (a solution obtained by dissolving a liquid fertilizer or a drug solution for preventing disease in water), drainage, ventilation, and the like. The pipe 6 is engaged with the pipe 6 arranged substantially horizontally, and the conductive port 3 on the planter container 1 side is communicated with the conductive port 6 a appropriately provided in the pipe 6, and is arranged on the floor surface. Further, the plurality of planter containers 1 are connected to each other by hanging the connection portions 5 of the individual planter containers 1 on the opening edges of the other planter containers 1 (the edges where the connection portions 5 are not provided).

[0005] Then, water and liquid are supplied to the pipe 6, and the water is supplied from the connection port 6 a of the pipe 6 to the water holding section 7 in the planter container 1 through the connection port 3 of the planter container 1. In addition, excess water due to rainfall or the like is drained from the connection port 3 of the planter container 1 to the pipe 6 via the connection port 6a of the pipe 6. Further, the planter container 1
The air is forcibly supplied to the water retaining section 7 in the planter container 1 through the through-hole 3 to prevent root rot of the plant and the like.

[0006]

However, the above-mentioned conventional plant cultivation apparatus has the following problems. In the planter container 1 serving as a plant cultivation apparatus, the water supply and the water retaining portion 7 for storing the liquid supply are provided with the upper end surface 2 a of the engaging portion 2 and the step portion 4.
Are divided by a non-woven fabric layer 8 provided on the upper end surface 4a of the non-woven fabric. Granules are spread on the water retaining portion 7 to securely support the nonwoven fabric layer 8. However,
When constructing plant cultivation equipment, all planter containers 1
The work of laying the granular material is a time-consuming work, and causes a reduction in workability. Further, since the weight is increased due to the spread of the granular material in the water retaining portion 7, the work of arranging the respective planter containers 1 in accordance with the piping 6 becomes difficult.

Further, in the conventional plant cultivation apparatus, since the outer peripheral portion of the outermost planter container 1 connected is exposed, this type of plant cultivation apparatus can be used for greening a veranda or a rooftop or for a short-term event. When used for greening in the above, there is a problem that the exposed outer peripheral portion is very poor in appearance and lacks in design.

When a large number of planter containers 1 are connected, the outermost planter container 1 can be reached, but the inner planter container 1 surrounded by the outer planter container 1 cannot be reached. Inner planter container 1
On the other hand, there is a problem that weed removal and care for plants are inadequate.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a plant cultivation apparatus and an outer frame structure which are easy to carry out, have excellent design properties, and can appropriately perform care of plants and the like. It is intended to provide.

[0010]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, a plant cultivation apparatus according to the present invention comprises a pipe having a conduction port at a predetermined place and appropriately arranged on a floor, and a container having an open top. At the bottom thereof, there is provided an engaging portion provided with a conducting port that can engage with the pipe and communicate with the conducting port of the pipe, and further has a predetermined interval along an inner wall, and an upper end surface of the engaging section. And a plurality of stepped portions forming an upper end surface having substantially the same height as the upper end surface of the engaging portion and the upper end surface of the stepped portion. A planter configured to have a partition member capable of supplying water to the water retaining portion separately into a water retaining portion and a planting portion in an upper region where soil or the like where plants are planted is spread, and a plurality of planters connected and arranged on the floor surface And a container.

Further, among the plurality of planter containers connected and arranged on the floor surface, a desired planter container is emptied, and a plurality of planter containers are fitted so as to close open portions of the desired planter container. It is characterized in that a scaffold forming a step is provided in an area formed by the container.

Further, the outer frame structure of the plant cultivation apparatus according to the present invention includes an outer frame body which covers the outer peripheral portion and the opening edge of the planter container on which the plants are planted and which are connected and arranged on the floor surface. It is characterized by that.

Further, the outer frame body includes a side frame corresponding to a side portion of the planter container, an outgoing corner frame corresponding to an outgoing angle portion of the planter container, and a corner portion formed by the arrangement of the planter container. The side frame, the outgoing angle frame, and the incoming angle frame are appropriately connected so as to cover the outer peripheral portion and the opening edge of the plurality of planter containers connected and arranged on the floor surface. It is preferable to adopt a configuration in which the frame is enclosed.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a planter container in the plant cultivation apparatus according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 1, and FIG.
It is sectional drawing.

In the embodiments described below, the same reference numerals are given to the same or equivalent parts as those of the above-mentioned conventional technology.

[0016] The plant cultivation apparatus according to this embodiment comprises:
The planter container 1 shown in FIGS.
These planter containers 1 are connected to each other.

The planter container 1 has a square (or rectangular) shape in plan view, and is formed with an open upper side. At the bottom of the planter container 1, an engaging portion 2 having a cross shape crossing vertically and horizontally at the center of the planter container 1 and having a groove having an inverted U-shaped cross section is integrally formed. Intersection of the engaging portion 2 (may be a predetermined portion other than the intersection)
Is provided with a funnel-shaped conduction port 3 which hangs downward so as to communicate with the outside of the bottom of the planter container 1. In addition,
The conduction port 3 is smaller than the upper end surface 2a of the engagement section 2 because the crossing portion of the engagement section 2 (or a predetermined portion of the engagement section 2 provided with the conduction port 3) is formed to have a small diameter. It is opened at a slightly lowered position.

At a substantially middle level on the inner side wall of the planter container 1,
The stepped portion 12 is formed integrally. The stepped portion 12 has an upper end surface 12a at the same height as the upper end surface 2a of the engaging portion 2, is provided at a predetermined interval along the inner wall of the planter container 1, and has an uneven shape in plan view. Alternatively, they are arranged in a comb shape. In addition, the stepped portion 12 is arranged at a predetermined interval along the inner wall of the planter container 1, and is, for example, disposed at each inner corner portion forming a part of the inner wall of the planter container 1. May be adopted.

As described above, in the planter container 1, the lower region is defined as the water retaining portion 7, and the upper region is defined as the planting portion 13 with reference to the upper end surface 2 a of the engaging portion 2 and the upper end surface 12 a of the stepped portion 12. Is configured as

On one adjacent two sides of the opening edge of the planter container 1, a projecting piece 14 extending horizontally outward is connected via a corner formed by the one adjacent two sides. And are integrally formed. The overhanging piece 14 is formed such that each end 14a is located immediately before a corner which is a boundary with each other adjacent side which does not form the overhanging piece 14 at the opening edge of the planter container 1. Further, in the overhanging piece 14, a portion corresponding to a corner formed by one adjacent two sides forms an arc-shaped edge 16.

At the overhanging edge of the overhanging piece 14, a locking piece 17 bent downward by the thickness of the overhanging piece 14 is formed.
The locking pieces 17 are respectively divided so as to correspond to two adjacent sides of one of the opening edges of the planter container 1.
One end 17a is located in front of the edge 16 and the other end 17b is located at the end 14 of the overhanging piece 14.
It is bent at the opening edge side of the planter container 1 along a.

At the corner between the two adjacent sides of the opening edge and each of the other adjacent sides, a horizontal step is formed with a step corresponding to the plate thickness of the overhanging piece 14 so as to extend outward. A chamfered portion 15 is formed so as to protrude and is continuous from the protruding edge of the end portion 14a of the protruding piece 14 via the step, and is chamfered at 45 degrees to the protruding piece. I have.

The other two adjacent sides of the opening edge of the planter container 1 are continuously formed from the chamfered portion 15 so as to be lower by the plate thickness of the overhanging piece 14. And a locking piece 18 protruded horizontally outward so that the locking piece 17 of the protruding piece 14 can be hooked. At the corner formed by the other two adjacent sides forming the latching piece 18, a step that projects horizontally outward at a position lower than the latching piece 18 by a step of the plate thickness of the latching piece 18. A portion 18a is formed. An arc-shaped edge 19 is formed in the step 18a.

The above-mentioned planter container 1 is formed by vacuum molding, air pressure molding, injection molding or press molding, is made of plastic, ceramic or metal, and is preferably an injection molded product made of plastic.

In the planter container 1 having the above structure, the upper end surface 2a of the engaging portion 2 is used to form a plant cultivation device.
The partition member 11 is provided to hang on the upper end surface 12a of the stepped portion 12.

The partition member 11 is made of the planter container 1 described above.
Is formed in a size that can be installed on each stepped portion 12 of
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a rigid plate 20 having a large number of through holes or a rigid plate 20 made of a net-like plate is mainly used. The rigid plate 20 is formed of plastic, metal, porous ceramics, or the like. In this embodiment, the rigid plate 20 has a three-dimensional network structure made of plastic or metal wires.

The rigid plate 20 is covered with a water-absorbent cloth 21 made of a water-absorbent nonwoven fabric (non-woven mat) or the like. On the bottom side of the rigid plate material 20 in the water-absorbent cloth material 21, a water supply body 2 in which a part of the water-absorbent cloth material 21 hangs down
2 are provided. The water supply body 22 is made of the water-absorbing cloth material 2.
It may be configured separately from one.

The partition member 11 has sufficient rigidity due to the rigid plate member 20, and further has a more water-permeable and air-permeable structure between the structure of the rigid plate member 20 (such as a through hole and a net-like structure) and the material of the water-absorbent cloth member 21. It has the nature.

In the planter container 1 having the above structure, the engaging portion 2 is appropriately engaged with the pipe 6 to form a plant cultivation device. The pipe 6 is the planter container 1
Inside, it is arranged almost horizontally on the floor surface for water supply, liquid supply (a solution obtained by dissolving a liquid fertilizer or a drug solution for disease prevention in water), drainage, ventilation, and the like. The pipe 6 has a diameter that can be engaged with the engaging portion 2 of the planter container 1 and has a conduction port 6a through which the conduction port 3 of the planter container 1 is inserted and communicated. Further, the pipe 6 is configured to be disassembled and assembled so that it can be appropriately constructed.

Hereinafter, a plant cultivation apparatus using the planter container 1 and the like will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, the upper end surface 12a of the stepped portion 12 in the planter container 1 and the engaging portion 2
The partition member 11 is placed on the upper end surface 2a of the
And the planting section 13 are divided by the partitioning material 11. Partition material 1
The first water supply body 22 is hung down on the water retaining section 7 side. next,
The required plant is planted by laying the soil 9 or the like in the planting section 13. Next, the pipe 6 is assembled and arranged on the floor according to the number of the planter containers 1 and the arrangement shape of the planter containers 1. At this time, the pipe 6 may be arranged so as to pass at least below the conduction port 3 provided in the planter container 1. Next, the plurality of planter containers 1 in which the plants are planted as described above are arranged on the floor surface by connecting the conduction port 3 of the planter container 1 to the conduction port 6a provided in the pipe 6.

When arranging a plurality of planter containers 1 on the floor, the respective planter containers 1 are connected as follows. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG.
As a minimum unit, four planter containers 1A, 1B, 1
An example in which C and 1D are connected will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the projecting piece 14 of the planter container 1B and the planter container 1B are arranged from above the hooking piece 18 of the planter container 1A arranged on the floor.
The projecting pieces 14 of C are hung, and the planter container 1B and the planter container 1C are connected to the planter container 1A with the locking pieces 17, respectively. At this time, the planter container 1B is placed on the upper surface of the step 18a of the planter container 1A.
Chamfer 15 of the planter container 1C
Are fitted by the steps corresponding to the plate thickness of the overhanging pieces 14. Further, the chamfered portion 15 of the planter container 1B,
The upper surface of each hooking piece 18 connected to each chamfered portion 15 abuts against the chamfered portion 15 of the planter container 1C, and is continuously flushed.

Further, the projecting piece 14 of the planter container 1D is hung from above the hooking piece 18 of the continuous planter container 1B and the hooking piece 18 of the planter container 1A. The planter container 1D is connected to the planter container 1C. At this time, the beveled portion 16 of the planter container 1D hangs on the upper surface of the continuous chamfered portion 15 of the planter container 1B and the chamfered portion 15 of the planter container 1C.

In the plant cultivation apparatus arranged on the floor in this way, the water supply from the upper part (opening) is stored in the water holding part 7 of the planter container 1, and the water is supplied through the water supply body 22 of the partition member 11. Water is replenished to the planting section 13 (the inside soil 9) by a capillary phenomenon.

Water that has entered the planter container 1 due to rainfall or the like is stored in the water retaining portion 7 via the soil 9 and the partition member 11, and excess water is transferred from the conduction port 3 to the conduction port 6a of the planter container 1. Through the pipe 6.

The conduction port 3 of the planter container 1 is
Is formed to have a small diameter and is opened at a position lower than the upper end surface 2a of the engaging portion 2, so that the upper limit of the water stored in the water retaining portion 7 is limited to the upper end surface 2a of the engaging portion 2. The position is lower than the position. Therefore, a gap 23 is formed between the bottom surface of the partition member 11 placed on the upper end surface 2a of the engaging portion 2 and the upper limit of moisture. As described above, air is supplied to the gap 23 from the connection port 6 a of the pipe 6 through the connection port 3, so that sufficient oxygen is supplied to the soil 9 and the plants planted on the soil 9 via the partition member 11. Is supplied.

The connection between the conduction port 3 of the planter container 1 and the conduction port 6a of the pipe 6 is fitted in a liquid-tight manner to the conduction port 2a of the pipe 2 via a suitable annular packing material (not shown). Preferably.

When a plurality of planter containers 1 are connected, as shown in FIG.
Planter container 1A at the intersection of A, 1B, 1C, 1D
Step portion 18a is covered with the chamfered portion 15 of the planter containers 1B and 1C.
Since the chamfered portion 15 of C is covered by the edging portion 16 of the planter container 1D, an unintended opening does not occur at the intersection. Further, the stepped portion 18a is formed to be lower than the chamfered portion 15 (the hooking piece 18) by a step corresponding to the plate thickness of the hooking piece 18, and the chamfered portion 15 is further extended.
Since the plurality of planter containers 1 are connected to each other, the upper surfaces of the projecting pieces 14 are flush with each other because the projecting pieces 14 are formed so as to be lower than the projecting pieces 4 by a step corresponding to the thickness of the projecting pieces 14.

Therefore, in the plant cultivation apparatus configured as described above, in the water holding section 7 in the planter container 1,
By providing the stepped portions 12 arranged in an uneven shape in plan view, a sufficient capacity is obtained in the water retaining portion 7 and the partition member 11 is provided.
Can be sufficiently supported. Furthermore, since the partition member 11 is provided with the rigid plate member 20 covered with the water-absorbent cloth member 21, the soil 9 and the like spread over the planting section 13 can be sufficiently supported. This eliminates the need for the granular material in the water retaining unit 7, thereby eliminating the work of laying down the granular material at the time of construction of the plant cultivation apparatus, and improving the construction workability.

Further, after the plant is planted, the water holding portion 7 of the planter container 1 when the plant is placed on the floor corresponding to the piping.
Is a space in which nothing is packed, and the weight is reduced by that much, so that the work of arranging the respective planter containers 1 along the pipes 6 becomes easy.

Further, in the engaging portion 2 of the planter container 1, the crossing portion where the conducting port 3 is disposed is formed to have a small diameter, and the opening of the conducting port 3 is formed on the upper end surface of the engaging portion 2 on which the partition member 11 is hung. 2
a, the upper limit of the water (water supply, liquid supply) stored in the water retention unit 7 is set to the upper end surface 2 of the engagement unit 2.
a, the gap 23 is formed between the upper limit of the moisture (water supply and liquid supply) and the bottom surface of the partition member 11 hanging on the upper end surface 2a of the engaging portion 2 or the like. Air can be supplied to the pipe 23 from the connection port 6 a of the pipe 6 via the connection port 3, and sufficient oxygen can be supplied to the soil 9 and the plants planted on the soil 9 via the partition member 11.

In the prior art, when connecting a plurality of planter containers 1, the connecting portions 5 on two sides adjacent to the opening edge of the planter container 1 are hung on the opening edge of another planter container 1. However, in the connection by the connecting portion 5, as shown in FIG. 18, an unintended opening hole 10 is formed at the intersection of the four planter containers 1, and drainage due to rainfall or the like flows from the opening hole 10 to the floor. Surface, and drainage to the pipe 6 cannot be reliably performed. further,
After the connection, the protrusion by the connecting portion 5 is seen everywhere, and the appearance is very poor.

Therefore, in the plant cultivation apparatus according to this embodiment, overhanging pieces 14 are continuously provided on two adjacent sides on one side of the opening edge of the planter container 1, and two adjacent sides are connected on the other side. A projecting piece 14 is formed to be lower than the projecting piece 14 by a step corresponding to the plate thickness of the projecting piece 14, and a hooking piece 18 on which the projecting piece 14 is hung is provided. By forming the stepped portion 18a which is further lowered by a step corresponding to the plate thickness of the hook piece 18 than that of the hanging piece 18, for example, when four planter containers 1 having the same shape are connected as shown in FIG. Planter containers 1A, 1B, 1
Step 18 of planter container 1A at the intersection of C and 1D
a is covered with the chamfered portions 15 of the planter containers 1B and 1C, and is further covered with the chamfered portions 15 of the planter containers 1B and 1C.
Is covered with the rim 16 of the other planter containers 1, so that an unintended opening is not formed at the intersection, and water accompanying rainfall or the like is appropriately taken into each of the planter containers 1. Excess water can be reliably drained to the pipe 6.

Further, the stepped portion 18a is formed to be lower than the chamfered portion 15 (the hooking piece 18) by a step corresponding to the thickness of the hooking piece 18, and the chamfered portion 15 is further formed than the overhanging piece 14. Since the plurality of planter containers 1 are connected, the upper surface of each overhanging piece 14 is flush with each other because the overhanging piece 14 is formed with a step corresponding to the plate thickness of the overhanging piece 14. Performance can be improved.

Further, the planter containers 1 to be connected are all of the same shape, and no separate member is used at the time of connection, so that the manufacturing cost can be reduced and the connection operation can be reduced. It can be done easily.

An arc-shaped edge 16 is formed at a portion corresponding to a corner formed by two adjacent sides forming the overhanging piece 14, and the other adjacent two sides forming a hooking piece 18 are formed. By forming the arc-shaped edge portion 19 at the corner portion (the step portion 18a) formed by the side, in the construction of the plant cultivation device, the limb and the like are not injured when the planter container 1 is handled when the planter container 1 is handled. Security can be obtained.

Hereinafter, the outer frame structure of the above-described plant cultivation apparatus will be described. 9 and 10 are perspective views showing the outer frame structure of the plant cultivation apparatus according to the present invention, and FIGS. 11 and 12 are perspective views showing another connection structure of the outer frame structure.

In this outer frame structure, the outer frame body 30 is arranged on the outer peripheral portion of the plant cultivation apparatus arranged on the floor in an appropriate shape with the plurality of planter containers 1 as described above.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the outer frame 30 surrounds the outer periphery of the connected planter container 1 as shown in FIGS.
And an exit corner frame 32 corresponding to the exit corner of the planter container 1
And an insertion angle frame 33 corresponding to an insertion angle portion generated by the arrangement of the planter container 1.

The side frame 31 has substantially the same length as one side forming the opening edge of the planter container 1, and covers a side wall piece 31 a that covers the side portion of the planter container 1 and covers the opening edge of the planter container 1. And the upper wall piece 31b to be integrated.
On the outer surfaces of these side wall pieces 31a and upper wall pieces 31b,
For example, a three-dimensional pattern reminiscent of a piece of wood is applied.

A base member 31c is integrally provided inside the lower end of the side wall piece 31a so that the side frame 31 can be stably mounted on the floor surface. An engaging portion 31d to which the pipe 6 constituting the plant cultivation device is engaged is formed along the side wall piece 31a in the base member 31c, and corresponds to the engaging portion 2 of the planter container 1. Is formed so as to pass through.

When the side frame 31 is placed corresponding to two adjacent sides of the opening edge of the planter container 1, the side frame 31 forms an angle between the two side frames 31. The side wall piece 32a and the upper wall piece 32b are integrally formed with the side wall piece 32a for connecting and covering the protruding portion formed by the two adjacent sides. These side wall pieces 32a
The outer surface of the upper wall piece 32b is provided with a three-dimensional pattern reminiscent of, for example, a wooden piece.

Inside the lower end of the side wall piece 32a,
The base material 32c is provided integrally so that the can be stably mounted on the floor. An engaging portion 32d to which the pipe 6 constituting the plant cultivation device is engaged is formed in the base member 32c along the side wall piece 32a.

When the insertion angle frame 33 is combined at a substantially right angle so as to form an insertion angle portion, one side forming an opening edge of the planter container 1 and one side forming an opening edge of another planter container 1 are substantially the same. In accordance with the shape and the length, the side wall piece 33a covering the side portion of the planter container 1 and the upper wall piece 33b covering the opening edge of the planter container 1 are integrally provided. The outer surfaces of the side wall piece 33a and the upper wall piece 33b are provided with a three-dimensional pattern reminiscent of, for example, a wooden piece.

Inside the lower end of the side wall piece 33a,
The base material 33c is provided integrally so that can be stably mounted on the floor surface. In this base member 32c, an engaging portion 33d with which the pipe 6 constituting the plant cultivation device is engaged is formed by bending along the side wall piece 33a, and is formed on the engaging portion 2 of the planter container 1. Corresponding through-holes are formed.

The outer frame body 30 thus configured is provided between the side frames 31, between the side frames 31 and the outgoing angle frames 32, between the side frames 31 and the incoming angle frames 33, between the outgoing angle frames 32 and the incoming angle frames 33. The angled frames 33 are connected to each other to cover the outer peripheral portions of the plurality of planter containers 1 connected to form a plant cultivation apparatus.

As shown in FIG. 9, the connecting structure of the side frames 31 includes a substantially convex fitting groove 31e at each end of the base member 31c.
Is provided. The side frames 31 are connected to each other by a substantially I-shaped fitting member 34 fitted into each fitting groove 31e when the ends of the side frames 31 are aligned.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the connection structure between the side frame 31 and the outgoing corner frame 32, the corners of the base member 32c of the outgoing corner frame 32 form fitting projections 32e. Then, the fitting projection 32
e and the side frame 31
With a fitting member 35 shaped to fit into the fitting groove 31e,
The end portion of the side frame 31 and the outgoing corner frame 32 are configured to be connected together.

As shown in FIG. 10, the connecting structure between the side frame 31 and the angled frame 33 has a substantially convex fitting groove similar to the fitting groove 31e at each end of the angled frame 33. 33
e is provided. Then, by fitting the fitting member 34 into the fitting groove 31e and the fitting groove 33e when the end of the side frame 31 and the end of the exit angle frame 33 are aligned, the side frame 31 The outgoing angle frame 33 is connected.

The connection between the outgoing corner frame 32 and the incoming corner frame 33 is
The fitting member 35 is fitted to the fitting projection 32e and the fitting groove 33e when the outgoing angle frame 32 and the end of the entering angle frame 33 are aligned.
Should be fitted.

The connection of the angled frames 33 may be achieved by fitting the fitting members 34 into the respective fitting grooves 33e when the ends of the angled frames 33 are aligned.

In connection of the outgoing angle frame 32, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, a substantially L-shaped fitting groove 32f is provided at a corner of the base material 32c of the exit corner frame 32, and a bent portion 36a fitted into the fitting groove 32f is provided. Fitting groove 3
The outgoing angle frame 32 and the side frame 31 (or the incoming angle frame 33) may be connected by a fitting member 36 having a shape fitted into 1e (or the engaging groove 33e of the incoming angle frame 33).

The side frame 31, the outgoing angle frame 32, and the incoming angle frame 33
In the mutual connection, as shown in FIG.
A fitting piece 37 formed integrally with the outgoing angle frame 32 and the entering angle frame 33, and the side frame 3 is fitted to the fitting piece 37.
1, a configuration may be employed in which connection is made with fitting recesses 38 formed in the outgoing angle frame 32 and the incoming angle frame 33, respectively.

The side frame 31 and the outgoing corner frame 3 forming the outer frame body 30
2, the insertion angle frame 33, and each fitting member 34, 35, 36
Is formed by extrusion molding, casting molding, injection molding or press molding, is made of plastic, ceramic or metal, and is preferably cast molding with waste plastic.

Accordingly, the outer frame structure of the plant cultivation apparatus thus configured has an outer frame body 30 as shown in FIG.
By this, the outer peripheral portions of the plurality of planter containers 1 connected to form a plant cultivation device are covered, so that when the plant cultivation device is used for greening a desired place, the appearance is improved, and the design is improved. can do.

Further, since the outer frame structure is formed by connecting the side frame 31, the outgoing angle frame 32, and the incoming angle frame 33 to each other, the work can be easily performed, and the outer frame structure can be connected to various shapes. It is possible to correspond to the plant cultivation device that has been completed.

By the way, in the plant cultivation apparatus according to this embodiment, it is possible to provide the scaffold 40 in the area. As shown in FIG. 14, the scaffold 40 includes a step board 41 and a leg member 42 to support the step board 41.

The tread plate 41 is formed in a size to be hooked on the opening edge of the single planter container 1. Leg member 4
2 are formed in a substantially X-shaped cross section, and are integrally formed so as to be evenly arranged at four positions on the bottom of the tread plate 41. The leg member 42 is configured to be placed in the water retaining portion 7 divided into four by the engaging portion 2 in the planter container 1. In addition, the height of the leg member 42 is set to a height at which the tread plate 41 hangs over the opening edge of the planter container 1 when the leg member 42 is placed in the planter container 1 and closes the opening.

The scaffold 40 thus configured is placed in the empty planter container 1 to close the opening of the planter container 1 and, as shown in FIG. It will be installed inside as a springboard.

The scaffold 40 is formed by extrusion, casting, injection molding, or press molding, and is made of plastic, ceramic, metal, or the like. Cast molding of waste plastic is preferred.

Therefore, according to the scaffold 40, it becomes possible to get closer to the inner planter container 1 surrounded by the outer planter container 1 by using the scaffold 40 as a stepping stone. Care and the like can be easily performed.

Further, the scaffold 40 can be used not only as a step platform but also as a kind of garden by providing a sidewalk in the area of the plant cultivation apparatus as shown in FIG. In addition, by arranging the scaffolds 40, various patterns can be formed in the area of the plant cultivation apparatus, and the appearance and the design can be improved.

The above-mentioned plant cultivation apparatus has a greening area having various shapes such as a T-shape, an L-shape, and a cross-shape, for example, depending on the installation location (floor area, etc.) in addition to the combination shape shown in FIG. Can be configured.

As described above, by employing the plant cultivation apparatus according to the above-described embodiment, a plant cultivation plant having a sufficient function in a desired floor area can be implemented easily and in a short time. It becomes possible. In addition, since the above-described plant cultivation apparatus has a portable configuration, the planter container can be partially replaced, rearranged, and dismantled easily. Can be.

[0075]

As described above, the plant cultivation apparatus according to the present invention has a communication port at a predetermined location, and appropriately arranges a pipe on the floor, engages with this pipe, and connects the pipe to the communication port of the pipe. A plurality of planter containers each having an engaging portion provided with a communicating port for communication are arranged and connected, and the planter container is spaced at a predetermined interval along an inner wall thereof, and is substantially flush with an upper end surface of the engaging portion. A plurality of stepped portions forming the upper end surface of the engaging portion are formed, and the upper end surface of the engaging portion and the upper end surface of the stepped portion have
By arranging the partitioning material that can supply the water of the water holding part separately to the water holding part in the lower area where the water is stored in the planter container and the planting part in the upper area where the soil where the plants are planted is laid. Since it is possible to sufficiently support the soil laid on the planting area after obtaining a water retention unit with sufficient capacity, no granular material is required in the water retention unit, and the work of laying the granular material when constructing the plant cultivation equipment It is possible to save the construction and improve the workability.

Further, after the plant is planted, the water holding portion of the planter container when the plant is placed on the floor corresponding to the piping is a space and is not filled with anything. The weight is reduced, and the work of arranging each of the planter containers in accordance with the piping is facilitated.

Of the plurality of planter containers connected and arranged on the floor, the desired planter container is emptied, and a scaffold is fitted into the desired planter container so that the desired planter container is in the region formed by the plurality of planter containers. By making a step, for example, it becomes possible to access the inner planter container surrounded by other planter containers along the step platform, and remove weeds and care for plants from the inner planter container. Can be easily performed.

The scaffold can be used not only as a stepping stone, but also as a sidewalk in the area of the plant cultivation apparatus, and can form a kind of garden. In addition, depending on the arrangement of the scaffolds, various patterns can be formed in the area of the plant cultivation device to improve the appearance and design.

The plant cultivation apparatus has an improved appearance by providing an outer frame that covers the outer peripheral portion and the opening edge of the planter container in which a plurality of plants are planted and connected and arranged on the floor. Performance can be improved.

Further, the outer frame body includes side frames corresponding to the side portions of the planter container, an outgoing corner frame corresponding to the outgoing corner of the planter container, and an inset corresponding to the incoming corner generated by the arrangement of the planter container. A side frame, an outgoing angle frame, and an incoming angle frame are appropriately connected and arranged to cover and surround an outer peripheral portion and an opening edge of the plurality of planter containers connected and arranged on the floor surface. By doing so, it is possible to easily perform the construction work of the outer frame, and it is possible to cope with plant cultivation apparatuses connected in various shapes.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a planter container in a plant cultivation apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a partition member in the plant cultivation apparatus.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a partition member in the plant cultivation apparatus.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing a use state of the plant cultivation apparatus.

FIG. 7 is a plan view in which a plurality of planter containers are connected.

FIG. 8 is a side sectional view in which a plurality of planter containers are connected.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an outer frame structure of the plant cultivation apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an outer frame structure of the plant cultivation apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing another connection structure of the outer frame structure.

FIG. 12 is a side view showing another connection structure of the outer frame structure.

FIG. 13 is a sectional view showing a use state of the outer frame structure.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a scaffold of the plant cultivation apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a plan view showing the use state of the plant cultivation apparatus according to the present invention, its outer frame structure, and a scaffold.

FIG. 16 is a plan view showing a planter container in a conventional plant cultivation apparatus.

FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view showing a use state of a conventional plant cultivation apparatus.

FIG. 18 is a plan view showing a connected state of a conventional plant cultivation apparatus.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Planter container, 2 ... Engaging part, 2a ... (of an engaging part)
Upper end face, 3 ... conduction port (of the engaging portion), 6 ... piping, 6a ...
Conducting port (of piping), 7 ... water retaining part, 9 ... soil, 11 ... partitioning material, 12 ... stepped part, 12a ... upper end face (of stepped part), 13
... planting section, 22 ... water supply section, 30 ... outer frame, 31 ... side frame, 3
2: Outgoing frame, 33: Entering frame, 40: Scaffold.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A pipe having a conduction port at a predetermined location and appropriately disposed on a floor surface, comprising a container having an open upper surface, engaging with the pipe at the bottom thereof and communicating with the conduction port of the pipe. It has an engaging portion provided with a conducting hole to be obtained, and further has a plurality of stepped portions forming an upper end surface substantially at the same height as the upper end surface of the engaging portion at predetermined intervals along the inner wall. And, on the upper end surface of the engaging portion and the upper end surface of the stepped portion, a water retaining portion in a lower region where water is stored in the container, and a planting in an upper region where soil or the like where plants are planted is spread. A planter container configured to include a partition member capable of supplying the water of the water retaining portion separately to the floor and a plurality of planter containers connected to the floor surface. 2. A plurality of planters which are fitted to the desired planter container among the plurality of planter containers connected and arranged on the floor so as to close an open portion of the desired planter container. The plant cultivation apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a scaffold forming a step in an area formed by the container. 3. An outer frame of a plant cultivation apparatus, comprising: an outer frame body surrounding a peripheral portion and an opening edge of a planter container in which a plurality of plants are planted and connected and arranged on a floor surface. Construction. 4. The outer frame body includes a side frame corresponding to a side portion of the planter container, an outgoing angle frame corresponding to an outgoing angle portion of the planter container, and a corner portion formed by the arrangement of the planter container. And corresponding side frames, and these side frames,
4. The plant cultivation according to claim 3, wherein the outgoing angle frame and the incoming angle frame are appropriately connected to each other, and are surrounded so as to cover an outer peripheral portion and an opening edge of the plurality of planter containers connected and arranged on the floor surface. Outer frame structure of the device.