FI110748B - Binding substrate and a method of making a binding substrate - Google Patents

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110748

Binding medium and method for making a binding medium - Bindningsunder-lag och method för att tillverka et bindningsunderlag

The invention relates to kappa-5s and materials used as a substrate for flower arrangements and similar products. Corresponding products refer to floristic arrangements using raw materials other than flowers; for example, conifers, lichens and / or tree branches. For the sake of brevity, this patent application uses a flower arrangement as a generic term for both actual flower arrangements and similar products. Collecting a flower arrangement is commonly called a binding.

10 There are various requirements for the flowerbed binding substrate. In order to make the flower arrangement easy, it must be possible to mechanically attach flowers and other binding materials to the binding substrate in as many ways as possible. In order for the finished flowerbed to maintain its appearance as long as possible, the binding substrate must provide sufficient πιει 5 canopy support. There is also a need for the flowers to get water, which is why the binding medium must be sufficiently porous. From the viewpoint of versatility, it is advantageous if the binding substrate can be easily made to the desired size and shape. Further, it is preferable for the binding medium itself to be as light as possible so as not to unnecessarily increase the weight of the bound flower arrangement. Since the binding pad is usually disposable 20, it should also not be very expensive.

• · · ·: A very commonly used binding substrate material is the so-called Oasis sponge, or • · · cured polyurethane foam. Its manufacturing costs are low, it can be '; Produces any three-dimensional shape in various sizes, is light and porous, and provides good support for flower stems, which are simply fixed with 25 staples to the surface of the foam or by pushing the stalks longitudinally into it. Moss, lichen or other cover material can also be attached to the polyurethane foam using simple hooks. However, polyurethane has the disadvantage of being biodegradable. If the dried flower arrangements are · ** 'composted, the polyurethane foam must be removed as it will not compost. It is well known. '. 30 uses so-called "non-degradable" plastics. biodegradable plastics, and it has been suggested that some of the biodegradable equivalent of polyurethane foam be used for binding substrates. However, biodegradable plastics are often relatively expensive, because of their: * composting may, despite the manufacturer's promises, remain incomplete non-'' and may not have all the features required for a good binding substrate.

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It is an object of the present invention to provide a binder having the above good binder properties and further being compostable. It is a further object of the invention to provide a method of making such a binding medium.

The objects of the invention are achieved by the use of a porous vegetable fiber fiber wool in a binding medium. It is also advantageous for the purposes of the invention to use a support made by a fiber casting method in the binding substrate.

The binder substrate of the invention is characterized in that it has a base portion consisting essentially of vegetable fiber wool and a support portion attached to the base portion to increase the mechanical rigidity of the binding substrate, which is a fibrous cast body made of cellulose 10.

The invention also relates to a method of making a binding medium. The process according to the invention is characterized in that it comprises the steps of: - making a plant fiber-based wool body - making a support part by a fiber-molding process and - connecting the support part and the plant-fiber wool body.

All plants contain fiber, but only some of the plant products contain the fiber in such a way that it is profitable to process it into fiber wool, for example. ,.: Fiber crops are plants cultivated for the benefit of the fiber they contain. Examples of fiber plants whose utilization of the present kek- '!' In a manner according to the invention, it is profitable, being jute, sisal, coconut, cotton, linen; stable plants, nettle and hemp. In addition, plant-based fibers contained in peat, for example, can be utilized in the manner of the invention.

* »: '1; Methods are known in the art for converting vegetable fiber into porous fiber wool for use as a thermal insulation. The present invention ,,,,: 25 is based on the finding that such a fiber meets a large part of the requirements for a good binding substrate. In addition, it is possible to make perfectly compostable material from vegetable fiber ''.

. * · ·. According to the invention, the binding substrate has a base portion which is at least partially composed of vegetable fiber wool. In order to improve mechanical stability, base 30 may comprise, in addition to mechanically processed vegetable fiber, a compostable binder such as starch, polylactic acid, resin and / or sodium silicate. Of course, the binder could be some kind of plastic, but if that plastic is not biodegradable, the advantage of complete compostability is lost. In addition, the binding medium may comprise a support portion which is most preferably made by a fiber casting process.

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The support member is not necessary, but it can greatly improve the mechanical stability of the binding substrate.

The invention does not limit the size or shape of the binding medium. Shapes include, for example, various cylinders, rings, rectangular edges, hemispheres and balls. 5 However, it is advisable for the base to be thick enough to accommodate flowers, flower fasteners, or other binding material so deep that the base provides good support. The support member may have edges securing it to the base member. In addition, the support member may have paws on which the assembly formed by the base member and the support member rests.

The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to exemplary preferred embodiments and the accompanying drawings, in which Figure 1 illustrates a process for making a vegetable fiber wool, Figure 2 illustrates a product by fiber molding, Figure 3 illustrates a base and support binder base 15, and a support base consisting of a support member, Figure 5 illustrates an alternative method of assembling a support member and support member. 6 shows another alternative method of making a binding substrate comprising a base member and a support member 20.

In the pictures, the same reference numerals are used for like parts.

Figure 1 shows steps known per se for the production of vegetable fiber wool. Vegetable fiber wool is generally referred to as a product obtained by mechanical processing of vegetable fiber. An example is provided of making a porous fiber board from flax fiber. In step 101, the flax is comforted; The sub-stages of drying out are, as is known in the art, the flaxing, puffing, soaking and fattening of the flax (not shown separately). In step 102; “': A binder is added to the flax fiber, which serves to improve the adhesion of the flax fibers to each other, thereby contributing to the durability of the fiber fabric. In step 30, the fibrous mass containing the binder 103 is carded, which means arranging the fibers to give them a certain principal orientation. The carded fiber 4 110748 in the core is formed in step 104 into a sheet called carded gauze, nonwovens or hides. In step 105, a plurality of webbed webs are joined on top of one another to form a single sheeted piece, whereby the webbed webs can be joined together, for example by compressed air. The joining usually involves ensuring that the principal orientations of the fibers in the various karstahar-marshes are in different directions. The number of overlapping webs depends on how thick the fiberboard is to be made. In step 106, the binder is activated, for example, by heating the fiberboard over the melting point of the binder or by adding a solvent which dissolves the binder to the fiberboard. If the solvent evaporation or other finishing step is required, it is carried out in 10 steps 107. The method of making fibrous wool of vegetable origin according to Figure 1 is known, for example, from EP 0 591 658, which is incorporated herein by reference.

A fiberboard for thermal insulation is often added at some point during its manufacturing process with a flame retardant such as borax or silicate.

The flame retardant is not required in the binding medium of the invention, but its presence in the fiber wool is also not substantially harmful. Thus, the fiber board originally intended for thermal insulation may be used as the raw material for the binding substrate according to the invention, whether or not the fiber board is fire protected.

'' Figure 2 shows steps known per se for the preparation of a product by a fiber-casting process. In step 201, a cellulose slurry is formed by mixing the cellulose: · with plenty of water. In step 202, a porous mold is introduced into the cellulosic slurry, ·: ·: through which the cellulosic slurry is sucked. In effect, the cellulose fibers adhere: "': a relatively uniform layer on the outer surface of the mold. In step 203, the mold having:' '25 has a layer of cellulose fibers removed from the slurry and the fibrous layer on its surface removed from the mold. or transfer mold to a drying oven and dried in step ... 204, followed by finalization of the finished product in step 205. The finishing may include, for example, edge cutting, printing, or other finishing steps.

Fiber casting methods are widely known. One of the most well-known fiber casting products in the world is the egg cell, which is commonly used for the sale of eggs: · '. The fiber casting method also produces e.g. plant protectors, \. intended to be placed at the root of a planted tree to protect the plant from '' 'haying. 1

Figure 3 illustrates a method for producing a binding medium according to an embodiment of the invention. Steps 101-107 are the same as those shown in Figure 1, and a fiberboard is produced. Steps 201-205 are the same as those shown in Figure 2, and are made with binding support elements. In step 301, a piece forming the base portion of the binding substrate is cut from the fiberboard, and in step 302 the base portion and the support portion are joined together. The gluing and / or any mechanical bonding method may be used. An example of a mechanical connection is an arrangement in which the support member has two facing edges or other fastening designs. The base member is then cut so large that, when attached to the support member, the inherent resilience of the support member material presses against the base member of the fastener design.

Step 301, i.e. cutting the fibreboard, is not necessary if the fibrous sheets 10 are initially formed into individual pieces sized to fit the support members. However, it is generally easier in manufacturing technology to form fibrous sheet which can be cut into different sized base parts as required.

Naturally, the support member can also be manufactured in a manner other than fiber-based. If the composite-15 is to retain its full composite adhesiveness, the support may be made of, for example, wood or plywood or pressed from rigid cardboard or cardboard. However, the fiber casting body is light and inexpensive to manufacture and is readily perceived by consumers as environmentally friendly, so the fiber casting is considered to be the most preferred embodiment of the support. If the complete compostability of the entire binding substrate is not essential, metal or plastic, for example, may be used in the support member. The support member may also be a composite part. · Different materials. It may have, for example, a fiber mesh method. A flat base for supporting fiber wool and a metal or plastic handle attached to the base for easy attachment of the bound flower device. Any non-compostable portion of the support may be recycled.

Figure 4 shows a sectional view of a binding substrate 400 according to an embodiment of the invention. Base 401 is a piece of vegetable fiber wool which, in this example, is ring-shaped. The support member 402 is disc-shaped such that at least at some points on the edge of the support member the edge curves inwardly to form. . ·. the base member is dimensioned such that the retaining tabs 403 30 are pressed against and partially within the edges of the base member 401. At the bottom of the support portion 402 are paws 404 on which the binding base 400 can be placed. The *: * kiosk can also be shaped with various rigidity-enhancing ribs.

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Additions to the above inventive idea may be made without departing from the scope of the following claims. One example of such an addition is the addition of a cut flower freshener to a fiber at some stage in its production. The cut flower freshener is water soluble, so that the cut flower freshener added to the base of the binding medium dissolves in the water used to irrigate the bound flower device. In the binding medium of Fig. 4, the portion of irrigating water that is not absorbed by the fiber wool will accumulate on the plate-shaped support portion. If it is desired to prevent the irrigation water from being absorbed into the support, it may be coated with a water-resistant, biodegradable material such as a biodegradable plastic.

Another possibility of modifications related to the above-described embodiments relates to the attachment of the fiber wool to the support member. If the support portion or at least a portion thereof is made by a fiber casting process, the fiber wool body may be placed in a fiber casting mold 10 prior to sucking the fiber slurry. Figure 5 illustrates the steps of the manufacturing process when such an embodiment of the invention is applied: inserting the fiber wool into the mold is shown in step 501 prior to suction step 202. Alternatively, the fiber wool body may be contacted immediately after suction, prior to drying, as in Figure 6. after the release step 203, but the order of these steps can also be reversed. In the embodiment of Figure 6, the inherent adhesion of the wet surface of the fiber casting piece helps to secure the support member and the fiber wool together.

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Claims (14)

Binding substrate (400) for holistic arrangements, characterized in that it has a base (401) consisting essentially of vegetable fiber wool and a support (402) attached to the base to increase the mechanical stiffness of the binding substrate (402). ) is a fiber casting made of cellulose. Binding substrate (400) according to claim 1, characterized in that the vegetable fiber (401) has a fiber board for thermal insulation of buildings. 3. Uppsättningsunderlag (400) enligt patentkrav 1, kännetecknat av att det bota-. 30 niska fiberullet (401) innehäller Botaniska fibrer och bionedbrytbart bindemedel. 9 110748 Binding substrate (400) according to claim 1, characterized in that the vegetable fiber (401) contains vegetable fibers and a biodegradable binder. 4. Uppsättningsunderlag (400) enligt patent krav 3, kangetecknat av att det bionedbrytbara bindemedlete: starch, resin, polymers, sodium silicate, bionedbrytbar plast. Binding substrate (400) according to claim 3, characterized in that the biodegradable binder is one of the following: starch, resin, polylactic acid, sodium silicate, biodegradable plastic. 5. Uppsättningsunderlag (400) enligt patentkrav 3, strain gage av att de Bota-5 neck fibrema härstammar frän en av feljande fiberväxter; jute, sisal, coconut, bomull, linväxter, näsla, harapa. A binding medium (400) according to claim 3, characterized in that the vegetable fibers are fibers of a fiber plant which is one of the following: jute, sisal, coconut, cotton, flax, nettle, hemp. 6. Uppsättningsunderlag (400) enligt patentkrav 3, kännetecknat av att de Botaniska fibrema and torf fibrer. The binding substrate (400) according to claim 3, characterized in that the • fibers of plant origin are peat fibers. ; ; The binding substrate (400) according to claim 1, characterized in that the support member has an attachment design (403) for engaging the base member (401) with the support member (402) by mechanical connection. 1 * ♦. ···. A binding pad (400) according to claim 1, characterized in that the supporting member (402) has paws (404) for supporting the binding pad (400) on a planar surface. a. '9. A binding pad (400) according to claim 1, characterized in that the support. . ·, 25 (402) is glued to the base (403). Uppsättningsunderlag (400) enligt patentkrav 1, kännetecknat av att stöddelen 10 har en fastande form (403) för att ansluta basdelen (401) account stöddelen (402) med en mech. 7 110748 8. Uppsättningsunderlaget (400) enligt patentkrav 1, kännetecknat av att stöddelen (402) har tassar (404) för attötta uppsättningsunderlaget (400) mot soon. Uppsättningsunderlag (400) enligt patentkrav 1, tiltecknat av att stöddelen 15 (402) limmats fast vid basdelen (403). 10. Förfarande för att framställa et uppsättningsunderlag för floristiska uppsättningar, kännetecknat av att det innefattar steg för att,, - framställa (101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 301) ett botaniskt fiber ullstycke. '; - framställa stöddelen med fibergjutmetoden (201, 202, 203, 204, 205) och »<;,. 20 - moss teeth (302) stöddelen och det Botanical fiber ullstycket. : 11. Förfarande enligt patentkrav 10, kännetecknat av att framställningen av det Botanical fiber ullstycket innefattar steg för att: - defibrera fiberväxten (101) • '; - blanda bindemedel (102) i fibreringsprodukten ':: 25 - Karda fibermassan (103) innehällande bindemedel - producera et kardflor (104) av kardningsprodukten - samandafoga et flertal kardflor nap stock (105) and 10 1 10748 - skära (301) i stycken en fiberskiva bestäende av kardflor pä varandra. 10. A process for making a binding medium for floristic arrangements, characterized in that it comprises the steps of. ··. - making (101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 301) a vegetable fiber wool body 30. making a support part by a fiber casting process (201, 202, 203, 204, 205); and - connecting (302) the support member and the vegetable fiber wool body. . g 110748 The method according to claim 10, characterized in that the preparation of the vegetable fiber fiber wool body comprises the steps of: - fiberizing the fiber plant (101) - blending the binder (102) into the fiberizing result - carding the fibrous mass (103) - combining several carding gauze overlapping (105) and - cutting (301) a fiberboard consisting of overlapping carding gauze into pieces. 12. Förfarande enligt patentkrav 10, kännetecknat av att steg (302), i stöd-delen och det botanical fiberullstycket moss tooth, utförs efter det stöddelen gjorts Färdig. 13. Förfarande enligt patentkrav 10, kännetecknat av att steg (501, 202), in which the botanical fiberullstycket is sampled, the utförs genomic att is provided in the botanical fiberullstycket (501) and the absorber fiber (202). The method according to claim 10, characterized in that the step (302) 10 of connecting the support member and the vegetable fiber wool body is performed after the support member has been completed. Method according to claim 10, characterized in that the step (501, 202) of connecting the support part and the vegetable fiber wool body is done by placing the vegetable fiber wool body in a mold (501) and subsequently sucking the fiber slurry (202). Method according to claim 10, characterized in that the step (601) of joining the support part and the vegetable fiber wool body is carried out after suctioning the fibrous slurry of the fiber casting method into the mold (202) but before drying (204) the supporting part of the fiber casting method. has 20 done. »· * • ·:: Patentkrav • · • 1. Uppsättningsunderlag (400) för floristiska arrangemang, kännetecknat av att. ···. det innefattar en basdel (401) bestäende av fiberull med botanisk botaniskt, ···, ursprung, och en vid basdelen ansluten stöddel (402) för attöka den Mekaniska • I 25 styvheten hos uppsättningsunderlaget, varvid stöddelen (402) gju-. there fiberprodukt. 2. Uppsättningsunderlag (400) enligt patentkrav 1, kännetecknat av att det; Botaniska fiberullen (401) is a fiber isolation i byggnader. 14. Förfarande enligt patentkrav 10, kännetecknat av att steg (601), dö stöddelen 10 och det botanical fiberullstycket moss tooth, utförs efter detenen en fibermäld i formen (202) enligt fibergjutmetoden utförts, men innan torkningen (204) . t I '». I »• 11 *