JPS621993Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea] [Industrial application field] The present invention relates to a flower holding device.

[Conventional technology and its problems]

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, fresh flowers have been placed in vases and placed at appropriate locations indoors, or attached to walls, etc., to create an atmosphere in rooms such as homes, offices, restaurants, exhibition halls, and wedding receptions. However, although vases for holding flowers are formed into various shapes to achieve decorative effects, their basic shape is a bottomed container with an opening at the top;
Since they are so-called vase-shaped or saucer-shaped, there are limits to how many flowers can be decorated with them, and there was a problem in that it was not possible to create the desired indoor atmosphere.

In addition, as this type of holding device, for example,
No. 50-147792 is known, and it has a structure in which a plurality of notches are formed in the main body of a support member made of cloth without stiffness, and the stem of a dried flower is simply inserted and held in the notches. Therefore, it contains moisture and is heavy.
It was extremely difficult to stably hold a "fresh flower" whose center of gravity was in the upper part of the flower in a fixed position. Also, since the overall shape of the bottle was maintained by placing it along the shape of other objects such as the bottom of the bottle, it could be bent into various shapes and placed on floors, walls, pillars, etc. It is impossible to install it on the

This invention solves these problems and provides a flower holding device that can supply water, which is essential for fresh flowers, and can be beautifully decorated depending on the location and purpose, and can liven up the atmosphere indoors. The purpose is to provide.

[Means for solving problems]

The present invention consists of a bellows-shaped outer cylinder that maintains a circular cross-sectional shape, can be expanded, contracted, and deformed, and maintains its overall shape; A holder made of a material into which a fresh flower stem is inserted and the lower end of the stem is kept inside the holder, and a desiccation prevention cap that is removably attached to openings at both ends of the outer cylindrical body; The cylindrical body has a large number of small through holes through which the stems of the fresh flowers are inserted, and the inserted stems of the fresh flowers are held in a predetermined position by two-point support of the small through holes and the above-mentioned holder.

[Function] To decorate the outer cylinder with fresh flowers, insert the stem of the fresh flower,
It is sufficient to insert the flower into a small through-hole provided in the outer cylinder and then into the water-containing holder, and since a single fresh flower is supported at two places, it does not fall over and is held in a stable position.

The outer cylindrical body is formed into a bellows shape and can be expanded and contracted while maintaining a circular cross-sectional shape, so that it can maintain a state in which it is deformed into an arbitrary shape independently without conforming to the shape of another object. Therefore, it can be formed into any desired shape, such as a freely curved shape or a straight shape, and can also be held in any shape in the air by supporting a predetermined portion.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained in detail based on the illustrated embodiments.

In Figs. 1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes an outer cylindrical body having a circular cross section, made of a material such as plastic, and having a bellows part 2 formed along its entire length in the longitudinal direction. Caps 3, 3 are attached so that the lid can be opened freely.

As shown in FIG. 3, the bellows part 2 is formed by integrally connecting a large number of bellows members 4 like abacus beads. Specifically, the bellows structure 4
is integrally formed with a pair of truncated conical half bodies 4a and 4b with their large diameter parts butted against each other, and the large diameter part of one half body 4a is connected to the other half body 4b.
By making the diameter slightly larger than that of the large diameter part, for example, as shown in FIG.
Or conversely, by a pulling operation, the bellows part 2 is expanded from the fitted state to the state shown in FIG. A predetermined shape such as a state or a curved deformed state is maintained.

5... is a small through-hole for arranging a large number of flowers, which is provided through the upper half of the circumferential surface of the outer cylinder 1 over the entire length in the longitudinal direction, and the small through-hole 5... is provided with a hole as shown in the illustration. The flower shaft 6... is removably inserted. The small through holes 5 may be provided at the outermost diameter position of the bellows structure 4, or may be provided through the circumferential surfaces of the component halves 4a and 4b, or may be provided randomly through a mixture of both halves. Be free.

7 is a sponge-like or foam-like holder housed inside the outer cylinder 1 over almost the entire length in the longitudinal direction, and is inserted into the holder 7 through the small through hole 5. Fresh flower stem 6...The base end side is inserted to decorate the outer cylinder 1 with fresh flowers.

In the illustrated example, the holder 7 has a prismatic shape with a rectangular cross section, and is made of a material that can be easily deformed as the outer cylinder 1 deforms in curvature, or is made of a material that inhibits the curvature deformation of the outer cylinder 1. It is used that has been shredded to the extent that it does not. For example, a long porous material having water absorption properties such as sponge or sponge is used. It is also preferable that the holder 7 has a cylindrical shape with an outer diameter that is substantially opposite to the inner diameter of the connecting portion of the bellows structure 4.

Reference numerals 8 and 8 are holders for supporting the vicinity of both ends in the longitudinal direction of the outer cylinder body 1, and have an upright T-shaped cross section;
A curved recess 11 is recessed in the upper side of the holding part 10 provided upright on the base 9, and the lower half portion of the outer cylinder 1 is fitted into the curved recess 11, so that the outer cylinder 1 becomes a holder. 8, 8, and placed on a table or the like at a predetermined position. Reference numerals 12 and 12 denote a pair of protrusions protruding from opposing parts of the curved recess 11, and by pressing the outer cylinder 1 against the curved recess 11, the projections 12, 12 can be inserted into the outer cylinder 1. This locks the outer cylindrical body 1 in a stable manner. In other words, the protrusions 12 prevent the fresh flowers decorated on the outer cylinder 1 from shifting partially or when the weight is large, the center of gravity shifts and the flower becomes unstable and falls over.

What is shown in FIG. 6 is a state in which the holder 8 is attached to a wall surface 13, and the base 9 of the T-shaped holder 8 is brought into contact with the wall surface 13 at a predetermined height position, and fixing devices 14 such as screws... At the same time, the lower half of the outer cylinder 1 is fitted into the curved recess 11 of the holding part 10, and the outer cylinder 1 is supported by the holder 8.

What is shown in FIG. 7 is the state in which the holder 8 is attached to the pillar 15, and the locking hole 16 provided through the base 9 of the holder 8 is inserted into the hook-shaped locking piece 17 provided protruding from the pillar 15. By inserting the holder 8 into the column 15, the holder 8 is attached to the column 15.
The outer cylinder 1 is fitted into the curved recess 11 of the holding part 10 and is supported by the holder 8.

The one shown in FIG. 8 is another embodiment in which a fitting protrusion 18 is provided protrudingly on the outer peripheral edge near one end of the outer cylinder 1, while the other end of the outer cylinder 1 is provided on the outside of the one end. The inner diameter is set to be slightly larger than the diameter, and
A fitting concave groove 19 into which the fitting protrusion 18 is fitted is recessed in the outer peripheral edge near the other end, and by fitting the fitting protrusion 18 into the fitting concave groove 19, a plurality of The outer cylindrical bodies 1... can be connected in a long shape. However,
The spiral shape of a coiled snake as shown in Figure 9, the shape stretched upwards as shown in the imaginary line, the shape of Mt. Fuji as shown in Figure 10, and other shapes (not shown) such as a fish shape, a boat shape, etc. Various shapes are formed in the outer cylindrical body 1 so that it can be curved and deformed.

According to the effect of the embodiment of the present invention, the caps 3, 3 are attached to both ends of the outer cylinder body 1 so that they can be opened and closed,
This prevents the holder 7 from getting wet when the holder 7 contains water and from falling off when the holder 7 is cut into pieces. In addition, a plurality of outer cylindrical bodies 1... are connected to the fitting projections 1.
8 and the fitting groove 19, it can be connected in a long shape, and can be curved and deformed into various shapes.
It can be easily and reliably attached to floors, walls, pillars, etc. Furthermore, the holder 8 has a protrusion 1 in the curved recess 11.
2 and 12 are provided in a protruding manner, to prevent the flowers decorated on the outer cylinder 1 from being partially offset, or when the weight is large, to prevent the center of gravity from shifting, resulting in instability and overturning.
The mounted state of the outer cylinder 1 is maintained stably.

[Effect of the invention]

In this way, in the present invention, the outer cylinder 1 is formed in a bellows shape that can be expanded and contracted while maintaining a circular cross-sectional shape, and that maintains its overall shape.
The floor/floor while maintaining various desired curved shapes, etc.
It can be easily and reliably attached to walls, pillars, etc.

In addition, the stem 6 of the fresh flower is held at its tip by a holder 7 housed inside the outer cylinder 1, and the other part by a small through hole 5 formed in the outer cylinder 1. Since it is supported at two points, the flower is held in a stable state (as it is supported in the form of a beam on both sides).

Further, since the holder 7 made of a porous material having water absorption properties is impregnated with water and the stems 6 of the fresh flowers are inserted therein, the fresh flowers are replenished with water from the tips of the stems 6 and last longer. Further, the water contained inside the holder 7 is not lost except through the small gap between the stem 6 of the fresh flower and the small through hole 5, and therefore can be used effectively without drying out.

Since the caps 3, 3 are detachably provided at the openings at both ends of the outer cylinder 1, after inserting fresh flowers into the holder 7, or when the holder 7 is dry, the caps 3 can be removed and the ends can be opened. The holder 7 can be easily moistened by pouring water through the opening or by immersing the entire outer cylinder 1 in water.

Furthermore, the present invention has the outer cylinder 1 formed into a bellows shape that can be bent and deformed and maintains its shape, so it can be freely deformed into a curved shape or a straight shape, and can be beautifully decorated depending on the location and purpose. This has the effect of enlivening the atmosphere in the room.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the present invention;
The figure is a sectional side view, FIG. 3 is a partially sectional front view of the outer cylinder, FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the expansion and contraction state of the outer cylinder, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the curved deformation of the outer cylinder, and FIG. and Fig. 7 are a sectional side view showing the mounting state of the holder, Fig. 8 is an exploded sectional view of the main parts showing another embodiment, Fig. 9 is a perspective view of an example of use, and Fig. 10 is a different one. It is a front view of an example of use. 1...Outer cylinder body, 3...Dry prevention cap, 5
...Small through hole, 6...Shaft, 7...Holding body.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A flower holding device comprising: an outer cylinder 1 in the shape of a bellows, capable of expanding, contracting, bending and deforming while maintaining a circular cross-sectional shape and capable of retaining its overall shape; a holder 7 made of a water-absorbent porous material housed inside the outer cylinder 1 over substantially the entire length thereof, into which a stem 6 of a fresh flower is inserted and the lower end of said stem 6 is held inside; and drying prevention caps 3, 3 detachably provided at both end openings of the outer cylinder 1, wherein the outer cylinder 1 is provided with a number of small through holes 5... through which the stem 6 of the fresh flower is inserted, and the inserted stem 6 of the fresh flower is held in a predetermined position by being supported at two points by the small through holes 5 and the holder 7.