JP2000184822A - Flowerpot - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a flowerpot not providing only plant-like appearance and touch feeling rich in natural feeling without sense of imcompatibility with a plant such as flower planted in flowerpot, but capable of preventing from deformation and dropping even if decayed and enduring for long-term use. SOLUTION: This flowerpot 1 is obtained by bending and opening free end side of each steel wire 4 from binding base 4a side of plural steel wires 4 toward upper outer peripheral side and providing an engaging part 4b for hanging down at free end of each steel wire 4 to constitute a reinforcing frame 2 and winding a string-like winding material 3 comprising a string-like natural material such as vine, a string-like synthetic material imitating the natural material or a mixed material thereof in basket-like state around the reinforcing frame 2.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an improvement in a flowerpot, and more particularly, to the improvement of a flowerpot or the like plant which can be hung and used by being woven with a wisteria vine or the like. The present invention relates to a flowerpot reinforced without any discomfort, having a natural feel and appearance, and reinforced to withstand long-term use.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various materials have been used as raw materials for producing flower pots, but most of them use porcelain clay or synthetic resin as a raw material. Also,
Some gardening hobbyists also provide basket-type flower pots using natural materials such as wisteria vine.

[0003] However, in the case of a flowerpot woven in a basket shape using wisteria vine or the like in the above-mentioned conventional example as a material, it has a natural feeling and appearance, but is hung on a pole or the like as a hanging basket flower. When used, there is a problem that it is exposed to the wind and rain and naturally decays, loses its shape or falls, and cannot be used for a long time.

[0004]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been developed to solve the above-mentioned problems, and has a natural taste without a sense of incompatibility with a plant such as a flower plant planted in a flowerpot. It is an object of the present invention to provide a flowerpot that not only has a plant-like appearance and texture but also prevents shape collapse and fall even if it rots, and can withstand long-term use.

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems As means for solving the above-mentioned problems and achieving the object, the present invention provides a method in which a free end side of each steel wire is moved upward from a joint base side of a plurality of steel wires. Along with bending and expanding toward the outer peripheral side, a reinforcing frame is formed by providing a hanging engaging portion at the free end of each steel wire, and a string-shaped natural material such as a vine, or Another object of the present invention is to provide a flowerpot formed by winding a string-shaped synthetic material imitated on the natural material or a string-shaped wound material made of a mixed material thereof into a cage shape.

Further, as a means for solving the above problems and achieving the object, the present invention relates to a flowerpot comprising a flowerpot body and a hanging tool for the flowerpot body, wherein the flowerpot body comprises a plurality of flowerpots. The free end portion of each steel wire is bent and expanded from the base portion side of the steel wire toward the upper outer peripheral side, and a reinforcement engaging portion is provided at the free end portion of each steel wire to form a reinforcing frame. The reinforcing frame is formed by winding a string-shaped natural material such as a vine, a string-shaped synthetic material imitating the natural material, or a string-shaped wound material made of a mixed material thereof in a basket shape. In addition, the hanging tool has a steel wire provided with a hanging engaging portion at a lower end as a core material, and the outer periphery thereof is imitated with a string-like natural material such as a vine, or the natural material. Coated with a string-shaped coating made of synthetic materials such as synthetic resin and synthetic rubber, or a mixture of these materials Is configured Te, the engagement portion of the hanging device is to provide a flowerpot which is adapted to engage removably the engaging portion of the flower pot body.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIGS. 1 to 3 show a first embodiment of the present invention. The flowerpot 1 shown by the symbol is composed of a reinforcing frame 2 and a string-shaped winding material 3 wound around the reinforcing frame 2.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the reinforcing frame 2 has three steel wires 4 of substantially the same length.
While connecting the bases 4a of 4 and 4 by welding means or the like,
A ring-shaped hanging engagement portion 4b, 4b, 4b is formed at a free end of each of the steel wires 4, 4, 4 by bending.
The four and four coupling bases 4a are bent and expanded at substantially the same interval from the free end side to the outer peripheral side toward the outer peripheral side, and are formed in an upwardly spread shape.

In this embodiment, the string-shaped winding material 3 is made of natural wisteria vine, and the string-shaped winding material 3 made of this wisteria vine is spirally wound on the reinforcing frame 2. The basket-shaped flowerpot 1 made of wisteria vine is formed by winding and knitting, and winding and knitting appropriately in the vertical and diagonal directions.

[0010] The flowerpot 1 constructed as described above has a natural appearance and feeling since the inside and outside of the flowerpot 1 are made of a winding material 3 made of wisteria vine, and as shown in FIG. When a plant P such as a plant is planted, there is no sense of incongruity between the plant P and the flowerpot 1, and a beautiful decorative effect rich in natural flavor can be obtained.

Further, this natural material, a wound material of Wisteria vine 3
Since the basket-shaped flowerpot 1 is provided with the reinforcing frame 2 made of steel wire, even if the wound material 3 gradually corrodes due to long-term use, it does not collapse or fall, Its durability can be significantly improved.

Further, ring-shaped engaging portions 4b, 4b, 4
b are arranged at substantially equal intervals, so that the lower end of a hanging tool such as a chain is engaged with each of the engaging portions and hung on a pole or other location to thereby provide a flowerpot for a hanging basket flower. There is an advantage that can also be used.

In the case where a plant P such as a flower plant is to be planted in the flower pot 1, not shown, for example, natural palm or a synthetic material imitating palm is laid on the inside of the flower pot 1 and the upper surface thereof is laid. After laying a vinyl sheet on the palm, the soil is put and planted. The palm is exposed through the stitch 5 of the basket-shaped flowerpot 1 to further improve the natural appearance and feel. At the same time, the above-mentioned vinyl sheet prevents the soil and irrigation from spilling from the stitch 5.

In the above embodiment, the case where a natural wisteria vine is used as the cord-like wound material 3 has been described.
Instead, a string-like synthetic material imitating a string-like natural material such as wisteria vine, or a mixed material of these natural and synthetic materials may be used for the winding material 3.

Next, FIGS. 5 to 7 show a second embodiment of the present invention, which is different from the first embodiment in the means for forming the reinforcing frame and the structure. Only the material and the winding mode of the cord-like wound material 3 and the use state, the operation, the effect, and the like as the flowerpot 1 are almost the same. Therefore, the description thereof is omitted, and the same portions are denoted by the same reference numerals.

That is, the reinforcing frame 6 shown in this embodiment is
As shown in FIG. 7, two steel wires 7, 7 having substantially the same length and longer than the three steel wires 4, 4, 4 used in the first embodiment are used. Are crossed substantially at right angles, and the intermediate crossing portion is adhesively bonded by welding means, and the bonding base portion is formed by the adhesive bonding portion, and the steel wires 7, 4
The ring-shaped hanging engagement portions 7b, 7b, 7b, 7b are formed at the free ends of the branched steel wires by bending, and each of the steel wires 7,
7 is bent and expanded at substantially the same interval from the coupling base 7a side to the free end side toward the upper outer peripheral side, and is formed in an upwardly expanding shape.

Since the reinforcing frame 6 is constructed as described above, the means for forming the coupling base 7a is easier than in the first embodiment, and the steel wire is divided into four. 7, 7, 7, 7 so that the flower pot 1
There is an advantage that the reinforcing effect of can be improved.

FIG. 8 shows a third embodiment of the present invention. A flowerpot 8 according to this embodiment comprises a flowerpot body 9.
And the hanging tool 10 of the flowerpot body 9.

The structure of the flowerpot body 9 according to the third embodiment is exactly the same as the structure of the flowerpot 1 according to the first embodiment. Are omitted, and the same portions are denoted by the same reference numerals.

The hanging tool 10 for the flowerpot body 9 is also provided.
Uses three steel wires 11, 11, 11 of the same length as the core material,
In this embodiment, the outer circumference of each steel wire 11, 11, 11 is individually covered with a string-shaped covering material 12 made of wisteria vine, and the upper ends of the steel wires 11, 11, 11 are bound, Hook-shaped hanging engagement portions 11a, 11a, 11a are formed at the lower ends of the steel wires 11, 11, 11 by bending, and the hook-shaped hanging engagement portions 11 are formed.
a, 11a, 11a are detachably engaged with the ring-shaped hanging engaging portions 4b, 4b, 4b of the reinforcing frame 2 of the flowerpot main body 9 to constitute the flowerpot 8.

According to the flowerpot 8 according to the third embodiment, since the flowerpot body 9 has the same configuration as the flowerpot 1 of the first embodiment, the same action and effect as those of the flowerpot 1 can be obtained. It has the following functions and effects in addition to the above.

That is, in the case of the flowerpot 8 according to the third embodiment, the hanging tool 10 of the flowerpot main body 9 is also covered with the string-shaped covering material 12 made of wisteria vine, and the natural appearance and feeling When a plant such as a flower plant is planted in the flowerpot body 9 of the flowerpot 8 and is used as a hanging basket flower by hanging it on a pole or the like with the hanging tool 10, the flowerpot body 9 and the hanging tool are used. Since the entire flowerpot 8 including 10 has a natural appearance and feel, there is an advantage that there is no sense of incongruity with the planted plant and the like, and the decorative effect as a hanging basket flower can be improved. .

FIG. 9 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention. A flowerpot 13 according to this embodiment also comprises a flowerpot body 14 and a hanging tool 15 for the flowerpot body 14. .

Thus, the flowerpot body 14 according to the fourth embodiment is different from the flowerpot 1 according to the second embodiment.
Since the configuration is completely the same, the description of the configuration, operation, and effect is omitted, and the same portions are denoted by the same reference numerals.

The hanging member 15 of the flowerpot body 14 is also provided.
Is almost the same as the hanging device 10 of the third embodiment, but differs in the following point. That is, the hanging tool 1
5 uses four steel wires 16, 16, 16, 16 of the same length as a core material, and surrounds the outer periphery of each steel wire 16, 16, 16, 16 with a cord-shaped covering material 17 made of wisteria vine. Separately covered and bound the upper ends of the steel wires 16, 16, 16, 16 and hook-shaped hanging engaging portions 16a, 16a, 16a, 16
The hook-shaped engaging portions 16a, 16a, 16a, 16a are formed as ring-shaped hanging engaging portions 7b, 7b, 7 of the reinforcing frame 6 of the flowerpot main body 14.
The flower pot 13 is configured to be detachably engaged with b and 7b, respectively.

According to the flowerpot 13 according to the fourth embodiment, since the flowerpot body 14 has the same configuration as the flowerpot 1 of the second embodiment, the same action and effect as those of the flowerpot 1 can be obtained. At the same time, the hanging device 15 of the flowerpot body 14 is almost the same as the structure of the hanging device 10 of the flowerpot body 9 in the flowerpot 8 according to the third embodiment, and has a natural appearance and Since it has a feeling, when plants such as flower plants are planted in the flowerpot body 14 of the flowerpot 13 and used as a hanging basket flower by being hung on a pole or the like with the above-mentioned hanging tool 15, the flowerpot body 14
Since the entire flowerpot 13 including the hanging tool 15 and the flowerpot 13 has a natural appearance and feeling, there is no sense of incongruity with the planted flowers and the decorative effect as a hanging basket flower is improved. There are advantages that can be done.

Although the main embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, but may be achieved within the scope that can achieve the object of the invention and does not depart from the gist of the invention. Various design changes are possible, all of which are included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

[0028]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the free end portion of each steel wire is bent and expanded from the base portion of the plurality of steel wires toward the upper peripheral side, and the free end of each steel wire is formed. A reinforcing frame is formed by providing a hanging engaging portion on the portion, and a string-like natural material such as a vine, a string-like synthetic material imitating the natural material, or a mixed material thereof is provided on the reinforcing frame. The present invention relates to a flowerpot formed by winding a string-shaped winding material in a basket shape, and since the inside and outside of the flowerpot have a natural appearance and feeling, plants such as flower plants can be used. When implanted, there is no sense of incongruity between the plant and the flower pot, and a beautiful decorative effect rich in natural flavor can be obtained.

Further, since the flowerpot is composed of a wound material of a natural material such as wisteria vine, even if the wound material gradually corrodes due to long-term use, it is supported by the reinforcing frame and reinforced. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent the flower pot from becoming out of shape or falling, and it is possible to significantly improve the durability.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a flowerpot comprising a flowerpot body and a hanging tool for the flowerpot body.
The flowerpot main body is configured such that a free end portion of each steel wire is bent and expanded toward an upper peripheral side from a coupling base side of a plurality of steel wires, and a hanging engagement with the free end portion of each steel wire. A reinforcing member is formed by providing a portion, a string-like natural material such as a vine, a string-like synthetic material imitating the natural material, or a string-like winding material made of a mixed material thereof. The hanging device is configured such that a steel wire having a hanging engaging portion at a lower end is used as a core material, and its outer periphery is made of a natural material such as a vine or the like. It is composed of a synthetic material such as a synthetic resin or synthetic rubber simulated as a natural material, or a string-shaped covering material made of a mixture of these materials. Since the present invention relates to a flowerpot configured to be detachably engaged with the joint portion, in addition to the above effects, The following effects.

Since not only the flowerpot body but also its hanging tools have a natural appearance and texture, plants such as flower plants are planted in the flowerpot bodies, and the hanging tools are hung on poles or the like by the hanging tools. When used as a flower,
Because the whole flowerpot, including the flowerpot body and hanging tools, has a natural appearance and texture, there is no discomfort with plants such as planted plants, and the decoration effect as a hanging basket flower It can be significantly improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing only the reinforcing frame.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a state where a plant such as a flower plant is planted.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing only the reinforcing frame.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Flowerpot 2 Reinforcement frame 3 Winding material 4 Steel wire 4a Connection base 4b Engagement part 5 Stitch 6 Reinforcement frame 7 Steel wire 7a Connection base 7b Engagement part 8 Flowerpot 9 Flowerpot main body 10 Hanging tool 11 Steel wire 11a Engagement part DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 12 Covering material 13 Flowerpot 14 Flowerpot main body 15 Hanging tool 16 Steel wire 16a Engagement part 17 Coating material P Plant

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A free end portion of each steel wire is bent and expanded toward an upper peripheral side from a coupling base side of a plurality of steel wires, and a hanging engagement is provided at a free end portion of each steel wire. A part is provided to constitute a reinforcing frame, and a string-like natural material such as vine,
Alternatively, a flower pot formed by winding a string-shaped synthetic material imitated on the natural material or a string-shaped wound material made of a mixed material thereof in a cage shape. 2. A flowerpot comprising a flowerpot body and a hanger for hanging the flowerpot body, wherein the flowerpot body is configured such that a free end portion of each steel wire extends from a connection base side of a plurality of steel wires to an upper peripheral side. The steel wire is bent and expanded, and a hanging engaging portion is provided at a free end of each steel wire to constitute a reinforcing frame. The reinforcing frame is provided with a string-like natural material such as a vine or the like. A string-shaped synthetic material imitated as a material, or a string-shaped wound material made of a mixture of these materials is wound in a basket shape, and the hanging member is provided at a lower end portion with a hanging member. A steel wire provided with a joint is used as a core material, and its outer periphery is a string-like natural material such as a vine, or a synthetic material such as a synthetic resin or synthetic rubber imitating the natural material, or a string-like material made of a mixture thereof. The hanging portion of the hanger is connected to the engaging portion of the flowerpot body. A flowerpot configured to be detachably engaged.