JP2000342074A - Plant vessel and its production - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a plant vessel capable of favorably inhibiting sundry germ propagation and of favorably preventing insect pests, or the like, from intrusion thereinto as well in order to make the life of flowers or plants in the vessel longer, or help its growth, and to provide a method for producing such a plant vessel. SOLUTION: This plant vessel which is intended to contain flowers or plants therein is made up of a cylindrical body 1 and a bottom plate 7 closing one of openings of the body 1, wherein a part or the whole of the respective inner surfaces of both the body 1 and the bottom plate 7 is constituted of a copper- contg. material.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a container for plants, such as a flower stand for storing flowers and plants, a flowerpot for storing plants, and a method for producing the same.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a flower stand, various bacteria grow in the accumulated water, and the water rots, so that fresh water is frequently used. If not replaced, the flowers will not last long. This is particularly noticeable in graveyards where water exchange is not readily possible.
And, in the flower stand for the grave, because the shape is vertical,
The interior is less exposed to direct sunlight, and rainwater enters, making it an excellent mosquito breeding ground.

[0003] Further, in a flowerpot, the replenished water increases the humidity, which tends to attract worms, slugs and earthworms (hereinafter referred to as pests). These pests and the like enter the flower pots and have an adverse effect on the plants.

Therefore, various measures have been taken from the viewpoint that copper ions have antibacterial properties and slugs and earthworms dislike copper ions. For example, the invention described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-154404 is to put a copper ring in the bottom portion of a flower stand to keep water clean. A flower pot is placed inside a spirally wound copper wire to separate the flower pot from the ground, thereby preventing slugs from entering the flower pot through the copper wire from the ground.

However, in the invention described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-154404, handling is complicated because the flower stand and the copper ring are separate components.
In the invention described in JP-B-38322, although the invasion of slugs can be prevented, they cannot counter flying insects, and they cannot suppress the growth of various bacteria in flowerpots.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to suitably suppress the propagation of various bacteria in order to make flowers, plants, or plants longer last or to promote their growth. In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a plant container and a method for producing the same, which can preferably prevent invasion of pests and the like.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a plant container according to the present invention is a container for storing flowers, plants, or plants, which is a cylindrical body 1.
And a bottom plate 7 for closing the opening of the body 1, wherein the whole or a part of the inner surface of the body 1 and the bottom plate 7 is made of a substance containing an antibacterial metal.

[0008] According to the plant container having the above structure, the space formed by the inner surface of the body 1 and the bottom plate 7 has flowers,
If the bottom plate 7 is not provided with a hole, water can be collected and used as a flower stand. If the bottom plate 7 is provided with a hole, the soil can be used as a flower pot. it can.

Further, since the contact area between the accumulated water and the piled soil and the substance containing the antibacterial metal present on all or a part of the inner surface of the body 1 and the bottom plate 7 is large, The effect of suppressing the propagation of various germs and the effect of preventing the invasion of pests are high.

The phrase "closes the opening of the body 1" refers to not only a flowerpot with a completely closed opening, but also a flowerpot with a hole formed in the bottom plate so that the soil does not spill out. It is a concept that includes.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of a flower stand according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. The flower stand according to the present embodiment includes a tubular body 1 and a bottom plate 7 that closes an opening of the body 1, and forms a bottomed tubular body whose upper end is open.

The body 1 includes a cylindrical outer frame 2 and a cylindrical inner body 5 inserted into the outer frame 2, and the outer frame 2 has a first thickness. It comprises an outer frame 3 and a second outer frame 4 fitted to the first outer frame 4.

The first outer frame 3 uses a resin pipe made of plastic or the like and is inelastic. The first outer frame 3 is used to give strength to the outer frame 2.

On the inner peripheral surface on one end side (lower end side) of the first outer frame body 3, an annular projection 3a is formed as a convex part which goes around the inner peripheral surface. A circumferential groove 3b is formed on the opposing outer peripheral surface so as to go around the outer peripheral surface. Further, a circumferential groove 3c is formed on the inner peripheral surface on the other end side (upper end side) of the first outer frame body 3, while the outer peripheral surface opposes the circumferential groove 3c. Is formed with an annular projection 3d that goes around the outer peripheral surface.

Accordingly, the annular projection 3a and the circumferential groove 3b are located on the same circumferential surface, and the circumferential groove 3c and the annular protrusion 3
d are located on the same circumferential surface. In addition, these are integrally formed at the time of molding.

The second outer frame 4 is a part constituting the appearance of the flower stand according to the present embodiment, and is formed by applying a black paint to the outer peripheral surface of a cylindrical plate made of stainless steel. It is.

The first outer frame 3 and the second outer frame 4 are
They are formed to have substantially the same length so that both ends are substantially coincident with each other.

Moreover, the circumferential groove 3 on the outer peripheral surface of the first outer frame 3
b on the inner peripheral surface of the second outer frame body 4 facing the peripheral groove 3b.
Is formed, and a circumferential groove 4b is formed on the outer peripheral surface facing the annular protrusion 4a. Further, a circumferential groove 4c that engages with the annular protrusion 3d is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the second outer frame body 4 that faces the annular protrusion 3d on the outer circumferential surface of the first outer frame body 3. An annular projection 4d is formed on the outer peripheral surface facing the circumferential groove 4c.

Therefore, the annular projection 4a and the circumferential groove 4b are located on the same circumferential surface, and the circumferential groove 4c and the annular
d are located on the same circumferential surface. In addition, these are formed by simultaneously stringing out the first outer frame 3 and the second outer frame 4, thereby forming the outer peripheral surface of the first outer frame 3 and the second outer frame 4. The inner peripheral surface is substantially in agreement with the inner peripheral surface.

The inner body 5 is a cylindrical plate made of copper, and is inserted into the first outer frame 3. One end of the inner body 5 is formed in the annular projection 3 of the first outer frame 3.
The other end is formed to have a length coinciding with the other end of the first outer frame body 3 in a state where it is locked to a.

Moreover, the circumferential groove 3 on the inner peripheral surface of the first outer frame 3
On the outer peripheral surface of the inner body 5 opposing the annular protrusion 5a, the annular protrusion 5a engaging with the circumferential groove 3c is formed.
A circumferential groove 5b is formed on the inner peripheral surface facing the groove.

Therefore, the annular projection 5a and the circumferential groove 5b are located on the same circumferential surface. In addition, these are formed at the time of the above-mentioned stringing process.

The bottom plate 7 is formed of a copper circular plate that substantially matches the inner diameter of the interior body 5. The bottom plate 7 is engaged with the lower side of the annular projection 3a of the first outer frame 3 and is a resin-made adhesive body straddling the inner surface of the first outer frame 3 along the periphery of the lower surface. 8 is controlled to fall off. Since the gap between the peripheral edge of the bottom plate 7 and the inner peripheral surface of the first outer frame 3 is closed by the adhesive 8, there is no fear that the injected water leaks.

A nut 9 is provided on the lower surface of the bottom plate 7.
Is fixed, and a rod-shaped body (not shown) in which a screw is engraved over the end or the entire length can be attached.

The flower stand according to the present embodiment has the above configuration, and a method of manufacturing the flower stand will now be described. First, the stainless steel plate is made cylindrical to form the second outer frame 4, and the copper plate is made cylindrical to form the interior body 5.

Next, the second outer frame 4 is fitted over the first outer frame 3. The inner diameter of the second outer frame 4 is preferably formed to be slightly larger than the outer diameter of the first outer frame 3 (excluding the circumferential groove 3b and the annular projection 3d).

Next, the inner body 5 is inserted into the first outer frame 3. At this time, the insert 5 is inserted until one end of the insert 5 is engaged with the annular projection 3 a on the inner peripheral surface of the first outer frame 3.

Thereafter, a stringing process is performed along the uneven portion of the first outer frame 3. Then, the corresponding portion of the second outer frame 4 is threaded inwardly by the circumferential groove 3b on the outer peripheral surface of the first outer frame 3, and the outer peripheral surface of the first outer frame 3 The corresponding portion of the second outer frame 4 is led out by the annular projection 3d so as to protrude outward, and the corresponding portion of the inner body 5 is defined by the circumferential groove 3c on the inner peripheral surface of the first outer frame 3. It is tied out so as to be convex outward.

Accordingly, the first outer frame 3, the second outer frame 4, and the inner body 5 are integrally fixed to each other.
It does not separate from each other.

After the body 1 is constructed by combining the first outer frame 3, the second outer frame 4, and the inner body 5, the bottom plate 7
Is inserted into the inside of the body 1 from the lower end side, and is engaged with the annular projection 3 a on the inner peripheral surface of the first outer frame 3.

Then, an adhesive 8 made of resin is applied so as to straddle the inner surface of the first outer frame 3 along the periphery of the lower surface of the bottom plate 7.

By the above steps, a container for a plant is completed. Therefore, according to the manufacturing method according to the present embodiment, it is possible to manufacture a flower stand extremely simply and inexpensively.

Further, the flower stand is composed of a body 1 and a bottom plate 7.
Insert flowers and plants into the container formed on the inner surface of the container and inject water.

Further, by attaching the rod to the nut 9 fixed to the lower surface of the bottom plate 7, the rod extends downward from the lower end of the container. If this rod is inserted in the hole, there is no fear that the flower stand falls due to wind or the like.

Incidentally, As described above, the container for plants according to the present invention is not limited to flower arrangements. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the diameter of the trunk 1 with respect to the length of the trunk 1 is increased as compared with the flower arrangement of the above embodiment, and the bottom plate 7 is provided with a drainage hole 7 a to form a flowerpot. Can be used. The hole 7a may be a single hole or may be porous.

The outer frame 2 may have a double structure composed of a first outer frame 3 and a second outer frame 4, as shown in FIG. The first outer frame 3 composed of the resin pipe described above may be eliminated, and the outer frame 2 may be replaced with the second outer frame 4 alone. Although not shown, the second outer frame 4 is eliminated. Alternatively, the outer frame 2 may include only the first outer frame 3.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment in which the outer peripheral surface of the second outer frame 4 is coated with a black paint.
The stainless steel fabric may appear as it is without applying the paint.

The materials of the first outer frame 3 and the second outer frame 4 are not limited to those described above, and conventionally known materials can be employed.

Further, except for a threaded portion for locking and fixing the bottom plate 7, the body 1 having two or more components is for integrating the body 1, but at the same time, for reinforcing the body 1. However, the stringing portion is not limited to one location, and may be formed at two or more locations.

Further, the copper plate used for the interior body 5
Antimicrobial, pest and the like can be removed. For example, instead of copper, antimicrobial metals such as silver, brass, and iron can be used.

Even when copper is used, the material is not limited to a copper plate, but may be any material containing copper. For example, a copper alloy plate, a copper-plated product, a copper-containing resin, a sheet, or a coating material of paint may be attached (applied, pasted, or the like) to the inner surface of the body 1.

It is not necessary that the entire inner surface is made of copper, but only the inner peripheral surface of the body 1 is made of copper.
Only those made of copper, those made of copper on the inner surfaces of the body 1 and the bottom plate 7 in a scattered manner, or those made of copper in a grid pattern may be used.

Further, the method for producing a plant container according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, as shown in FIG. In the case where the body 1 is composed of only the body, the following manufacturing method can be used.

That is, the outer frame 2 and the inner body 5 are each formed into a cylindrical shape, and the inner body 5 is inserted into the outer frame 2 so that at least one portion (upper end side) of the body 1 has a convex outside. In this method, the body 1 is formed by performing a stringing process on the other portion (lower end side) while making the inside convex.

Further, the concave and convex portions for connecting two or more components of the body 1 to each other are not limited to the combination of the annular projection and the circumferential groove as in the above-described embodiment, but are formed extremely easily by a cording process. It is preferable to adopt an annular projection and a circumferential groove from the viewpoint that it is possible.

[0046]

As described above, the plant container according to the present invention has a cylindrical body and a bottom plate closing the opening of the body, and all or a part of the inner surface of the body and the bottom plate is antibacterial. Because it is composed of a substance containing an antibacterial metal, the contact area between the water or the piled soil stored inside and the substance containing the antibacterial metal is increased, and the propagation of various bacteria inside is suitably performed. Pressing, in addition, invasion of pests and the like can be suitably prevented.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a center sectional view of a flower stand showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a center sectional view of a flower pot according to another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Body, 2 ... Outer frame, 3 ... First outer frame, 3a ... Annular protrusion (convex part), 3b ... Circumferential groove, 3c ... Circular groove (depressed part), 3
d: annular projection, 4: second outer frame, 4a: annular projection, 4b
... circumferential groove, 4c ... circular groove, 4d ... annular projection, 5 ... interior body, 5a ... annular projection, 5b ... circumferential groove, 7 ... bottom plate, 8 ...
Glue, 9 ... nut

Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ Identification symbol FI Theme coat II (reference) A61L 2/16 A61L 2/16 A

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A plant container for storing flowers, plants or plants, comprising: a cylindrical body (1); and a bottom plate (7) for closing an opening of the body (1). 1)
And a whole or part of the inner surface of the bottom plate (7) is made of a substance containing an antibacterial metal. 2. The body (1) has a cylindrical outer frame (2).
The container for a plant according to claim 1, comprising: an inner body (5) made of a tubular antibacterial metal plate along the inner surface of the outer frame (2). 3. A convex portion is formed on an outer peripheral surface of the inner body (5), and a concave portion into which the convex portion is formed is formed on an inner peripheral surface of the outer frame (2). The container for a plant according to claim 2. 4. The container for plants according to claim 1, wherein a convex portion capable of locking a bottom plate (7) is formed on an inner peripheral surface of the body (1). 5. The plant container according to claim 1, wherein the bottom plate (7) is made of an antibacterial metal plate. 6. An inner frame (5) made of an antibacterial metal is inserted into an outer frame (2) made of a ductile metal plate in a tubular shape to form a body (1). While at least one place is subjected to a stringing process in which the outside is convex,
The inside of the body (1) is subjected to a stringing process in which the inside is convex, and thereafter, the bottom plate (7) inserted into the body (1) is locked and fixed to an annular projection formed by the stringing process in which the inside is convex. A method for producing a container for a plant, comprising: 7. A circumferential groove (3) is provided on at least one portion of the inner peripheral surface.
c) Inserting an inner body (5) made of an antibacterial seat metal plate into a cylindrical outer frame (2) having an annular projection (3a) formed at another location on the inner peripheral surface. The body fixed to the annular projection (3a) is referred to as a body (1), and a cord is laid out so that a portion of the inner body (5) facing the circumferential groove (3c) is immersed in the circumferential groove (3c). A method for producing a container for a plant, comprising processing, and thereafter, fixing a bottom plate (7) inserted into the body (1) by locking it to the annular projection (3a).