JP2001057817A - Flowerpot - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a flowerpot capable of facilitating the caring of a garden tree. SOLUTION: This flowerpot 1 comprises a water storage pot member 2 capable of storing water and a planting pot member 3 installed on the water storage pot member 2 and used for planting a garden tree and is provided with a cloth 4 which is a water feeding means for feeding water stored in the water storage member 2 into the interior of the planting pot member 3. The water is contained in the cloth 4 and fed into the interior of the planting pot member 3 by the capillarity. Thereby, the water can automatically be supplied to the garden tree or soil without the need for separately and frequently supplying the water. When the water stored in the water storage pot member 2 is lost, the water may be supplemented to the water storage pot member 2. As a result, the garden tree can readily be cared for.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a flowerpot in which plants are planted.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, flowerpots have been used as bonsai pots to be enjoyed in gardens or on porches. In particular, when a flower pot is placed on a veranda or indoors, a small flower pot is used for convenience of carrying. Apart from such a flower pot, a flower pot (shallow pot) having a shallow bottom is used as a pot used for bonsai and bonsai (see Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 7-7371).

[0003]

In such a flowerpot, since the amount of water to be given at a time is reduced to prevent root rot, the soil in the pot becomes easy to dry, and the water is frequently drained accordingly. There is a problem that it has to be given, and care for the planting tree is troublesome. Also, in shallow flowerpots, the surface area of the soil that comes into contact with the air is large, so that the water easily evaporates and the soil inside the pot dries easily, so it is necessary to increase the number of times of watering. There is a problem that care for the planting tree is troublesome.

[0004] It is an object of the present invention to provide a flowerpot that facilitates care of a flowering tree.

[0005]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention relates to a flowerpot 1 in which a flower is planted, a waterpot member 2 capable of storing water, and a waterpot member 2 on which the waterpot is placed. A water supply means (for example, cloth 4) for supplying the water stored in the water storage pot member 2 into the flower pot member 3 is provided. It is characterized by having. According to the present invention, since water can be automatically supplied to the trees and soil by the water supply means, it is not necessary to separately and frequently supply water, and the water stored in the water reservoir member is not required. When there is no more, water may be supplied to the water basin member. This makes it easier to care for the trees.

[0006] In the above, the water supply means is a cloth 4
It is preferable that the water is contained in the cloth 4 and supplied into the pot 3 by capillary action. According to this configuration, the amount of water supplied into the plant pot member is small because of the capillary phenomenon, so that drying and root rot do not occur, and the plant and soil are kept in a suitable wet state for a long period of time. It is possible to extend the life of the planting tree. Further, since the water can be supplied by the cloth, the configuration of the water supply means can be simplified.

It is preferable that at least one of the above-described potted pot member 3 and the water storage pot member 2 is provided with a support member 21A for supporting a bottom portion of the potted pot member 3. In this way, depending on the weight of plants and soil,
It is possible to prevent the bottom portion of the pot member from bending toward the water storage member. For this reason, the water basin member
There is enough space to store water, it is possible to store a sufficient amount of water, and it is possible to reduce the number of times of water supply to the water basin member, so care for planting trees is more It will be easier to do.

Further, the water basin member 2 includes a water basin bottom 21 and a water basin side wall 22 provided upright along the periphery of the water basin bottom 21. It is preferable that a water draining means (for example, a water drain hole 22A) for draining water exceeding an allowable water storage amount in the water reservoir member 2 to the outside is provided. By doing so, it is possible to always keep the water volume of the water storage member to be equal to or less than the allowable water storage amount, and it is possible to easily prevent excessive supply of water into the plant pot member. The occurrence of root rot is easily prevented.

The above-mentioned pot pot member 3 includes a pot pot bottom 31 and a pot pot side wall 32 provided upright along the periphery of the pot pot bottom 31, and has a water storage capacity. The pot member 2 includes a water pot bottom 21 and a water pot side wall 22 provided upright along the periphery of the water pot bottom 21. It is preferable that a stepped portion 32 </ b> A formed by retreating inward is provided, and the stepped portion 32 </ b> A is in contact with the upper end of the water reservoir side wall portion 22. By doing so, the stepped portion of the plant pot member is brought into contact with the upper end of the water reservoir side wall portion of the water reservoir member,
The plant pot member can be easily installed on the water storage pot member, and the plant pot member can be removed simply by lifting. This makes it possible to easily perform operations such as cleaning the water reservoir member and replenishing water, and facilitates the care of the flowering plant and the maintenance and maintenance of the flower pot.

Further, the material of the above-mentioned flowerpot 1 is preferably a composition mainly composed of a soft or semi-hard thermoplastic resin and fine wood powder. Here, the soft or semi-rigid thermoplastic resin refers to a vinyl chloride resin, a polypropylene resin, a styrene resin, an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer resin (ABS resin), or a foamed material thereof, and in particular, extrusion. A vinyl chloride resin excellent in molding or the like or a polypropylene resin excellent in injection molding or the like is preferable. . As described above, by configuring the flowerpot with a composition mainly composed of a soft or semi-hard thermoplastic resin and fine-grained wood powder, the thermoplastic resin has a soft texture similar to natural wood, and a small texture. Thermal conductivity can be ensured. For this reason, the texture of a tree that gives a warm feeling when the flower pot is lifted is obtained, and the user can use it with good feeling and can maintain high durability even after sterilization. Also,
By using a thermoplastic resin containing a colored pigment, by forming unevenness and shade of coloring with this colored pigment,
Wood grain and bark patterns can be created.
Thereby, an excellent appearance can be given to the flowerpot. In addition, as the colored pigment, for example, inorganic pigments such as iron oxide, cadmium yellow, and carbon black can be adopted. Furthermore, if the flower pot is formed by injection molding or the like,
It is possible to mass-produce a desired shape with high dimensional accuracy, and the production cost of the flower pot is reduced.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1 and 2 show a flowerpot 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS.
Shows a main part of the flowerpot 1. The flowerpot 1 is provided with a waterpot member 2 capable of storing water and a flowerpot member 3 which is installed on the waterpot member 2 and in which a flower is planted.

The water pot member 2 and the flower pot member 3 constituting the flower pot 1 are resin molded products having a grain pattern formed by injection molding. The material of the water reservoir member 2 and the plant pot member 3 is mainly made of a thermoplastic resin such as a polypropylene resin which contains a colored pigment such as iron oxide and is excellent in injection molding, and a fine particle wood powder. It is a composition. The wood pattern formed on the water basin member 2 and the plant pot member 3 is formed by causing unevenness in coloring with a colored pigment during injection molding to form streaky shading. This grain pattern is formed not only on the surfaces of the water storage pot member 2 and the plant pot member 3 but also on the inner surfaces thereof.

The water basin member 2 is a square plate-shaped water basin bottom 2.
1 and a water storage tank side wall part 22 provided upright along the periphery of the water storage tank bottom part 21, and are integrally formed in a planar square shape. When water exceeding the allowable water storage amount is put into the water storage tank member 2 on the two opposing sides of the water storage tank side wall portion 22, the excess amount of water is supplied to the outside as shown by arrows in FIG. Drainage hole 22A as drainage means for draining water
Are formed. In a plan view, a columnar support member 21A that supports a bottom portion of the potted pot member 3 described below is provided substantially at the center of the bottom 21 of the water pot. Here, the support member 21 </ b> A is formed integrally with the reservoir bottom 21. When installed on the floor or the like,
A plurality of disk-shaped rubber pads 21B for improving the stability of the flowerpot 1 are provided.

The plant pot member 3 is a square plate-shaped plant pot bottom 3.
1 and a plant pot side wall portion 32 provided upright along the peripheral edge of the plant pot bottom portion 31 and are integrally formed in a planar square shape. In the plant pot member 3, coconut shells, granular fertilizer 100 and soil 101 are stacked, and plants 102 and the like are planted on the soil 101. The potted pot side wall 32 is provided with a stepped portion 32A formed by retreating the potted pot bottom 31 inward. This stepped portion 32A
Is in contact with the upper end of the reservoir side wall 22. The upper end of the support member 21A provided on the water storage pot bottom 21 is in contact with the lower surface of the pot bottom 31 so that the pot bottom 31 is supported.

On the other hand, the plant pot bottom 31 has four through holes 31A vertically penetrating the plant pot bottom 31. In each through hole 31A, the upper surface side of the plant pot bottom 31 is covered with a mesh-like net member 31B. Although not shown, the elongated cloth 4 is inserted into each of the four through holes 31A. One end of the cloth 4 is a water basin member 2.
The other end is arranged in the plant pot member 3. By arranging the cloth 4 in this manner, the water in the water reservoir member 2 is supplied to the plant pot member 3 along the cloth 4 by capillary action. That is, the cloth 4 is a water supply unit that supplies the water stored in the water reservoir member 2 into the plant pot member 3. Needless to say, the amount of water supplied into the plant pot member 3 is small because of the capillary action. Thus, the soil 101 and the like do not dry and do not rot.

Next, a procedure for manufacturing the water storage pot member 2 and the flower pot member 3 constituting the flower pot 1 will be described. First,
Scraps and sawdust generated from a wood processing plant and the like are collected, and the scraps and the like are finely polished with a ball mill to form wood flour fine particles (about 60 μm in diameter). Wood powder fine particles and a fine powder of a thermoplastic resin such as a polypropylene resin are kneaded to form a mixed pellet, and the mixed pellet is mixed at a temperature of 150 ° to 200 °.
By heating and melting at a predetermined temperature and performing injection molding, a water storage pot member 2 and a flower pot member 3 constituting the flower pot 1 in which the grain pattern is formed are formed.

Next, a procedure for manufacturing the flower pot 1 and a procedure for supplying water will be described below. First, water is poured into the water basin member 2 up to a position where the water storage capacity is reached. Even if water is excessively added, water exceeding the allowable water storage amount is drained to the outside by the drain hole 22A, so that it is not necessary to measure accurately. Then, the cloth 4 is inserted into the through hole 31A of the pot bottom 31 and the other end is disposed on the upper surface of the pot bottom 31. After covering the through hole 31A with the net member 31B, the pot pot 3 Inside, fertilizer 100 and soil 101 are put, and plants 102 are planted on the soil 101. The plant pot member 3 containing the soil 101 and the like is placed on the water reservoir member 2. At this time, the stepped portion 32 </ b> A of the plant pot side wall portion 32 is brought into contact with the upper end of the water storage pot side wall portion 22. With this arrangement, one end of the cloth 4 is automatically immersed in the water in the water reservoir member 2. The water in the water basin member 2 is supplied to the fertilizer 100, the soil 101, the vegetation 102, and the like in the plant pot member 3 by the capillary phenomenon along the cloth 4. When a certain period of time elapses and the water in the water basin member 2 is exhausted, the water basin member 3 is lifted and placed in another place, and water is replenished to the water basin member 2. After replenishment, the plant pot member 3 is placed on the water reservoir member 2. Thereafter, this replenishment operation is repeated. Thus, the production of the flowerpot 1 and the supply of water are performed.

According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. That is, the flower pot 1 is provided with the cloth 4 which is a water supply means for supplying the water stored in the water storage pot member 2 into the flower pot member 3. Water can be supplied to the water basin member 2. When the water stored in the water basin member 2 runs out, water can be supplied to the water basin member 2 separately. This makes it easy to care for the trees.

Further, since the water is contained in the cloth 4 and supplied into the plant pot member 3 by the capillary phenomenon, the amount of water supplied into the plant pot member 3 is small due to the capillary phenomenon. Therefore, the planting and the soil 101 can be kept in an appropriate moist state for a long period of time without causing drying and root rot, thereby prolonging the life of the planting. Further, since water can be supplied by the cloth 4, the configuration of the water supply means can be simplified.

Further, since the supporting member 21A for supporting the bottom portion of the potted pot member 3 is provided on the water pot member 2, the bottom portion of the potted pot member 3 can be moved depending on the weight of the plant, the soil 101 and the like. It can be prevented from bending toward the member 2. For this reason, a sufficient space margin for storing water is secured in the water basin member 2, a sufficient amount of water can be stored, and the number of times of water supply to the water basin member 2 can be reduced. Therefore, care of the vegetation can be performed more easily.

Further, a drain hole 22A is formed in the water reservoir side wall portion 22.
Is provided so that the amount of water in the water storage tank member 2 is always equal to or less than the allowable water storage amount, so that excessive supply of water into the plant pot member 3 can be easily prevented, and the occurrence of diseases and root rot due to wet conditions Can be easily prevented.

Further, a stepped portion 32A is provided on the potting pot side wall portion 32, and this stepped portion 32A is in contact with the upper end of the water storage pot side wall portion 22, so that the potting pot member 3 is placed on the water storage pot member 2. The plant pot member 3 can be removed simply by lifting. This makes it possible to easily perform operations such as cleaning of the water reservoir member 2 and replenishment of water, and can easily take care of the planting plant, and maintain and maintain the plant pot 1.

Further, since the flowerpot 1 is composed of a composition mainly composed of a thermoplastic resin such as a polypropylene resin and wood powder of fine particles, the thermoplastic resin has a soft texture similar to a natural wood material. And a small thermal conductivity can be ensured. For this reason, it is possible to obtain the texture of a tree that gives a warm feel when the flower pot 1 is lifted,
In addition to being comfortable to use, high durability can be maintained even after sterilization.

Further, by using a thermoplastic resin containing a colored pigment and forming uneven coloring and shading of the coloring with the colored pigment, a wood grain pattern or a bark pattern can be brought out. Can be given. In addition, since the flowerpot 1 was formed by injection molding,
The desired shape can be mass-produced with high dimensional accuracy, and the manufacturing cost of the flowerpot 1 can be reduced.

Further, a part of the water pot side wall part 22 and a part of the flower pot side wall part 32 are arranged so as to overlap each other, and the connection part of the flower pot part 3 and the water pot part 2 has a double structure. Therefore, the heat insulating property can be improved, and thereby, evaporation of water in the water storage tank member 2 and evaporation of water contained in the soil 101 can be prevented.

FIG. 6 shows a flowerpot 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Note that the same or corresponding components as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted or simplified. In the second embodiment, the pot bottom 31 of the first embodiment is removable.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the potting pot side wall 32 constituting the potting pot member 30 and the potting pot bottom 31 are separate bodies. And, at the upper end of the water tank side wall portion 22,
The lower surface of the stepped portion 32 </ b> A of the potted pot side wall 32 and the edge of the potted pot bottom 31 are placed. Drainage grooves 22B are formed on two opposing sides of the water tank side wall 22 at a part of the upper edge thereof. When manufacturing such a flower pot 1, the water pot side wall 22 of the water pot member 2 is required.
After placing the pot side wall 32 on the upper end of the pot, the pot bottom 3
One edge is placed on the upper end of the water tank side wall 22.

According to the second embodiment, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained. In addition, the plant pot bottom portion 31 is provided after the plant pot side wall portion 32 is provided. When the pot side wall portion 32 is installed on the upper end of the water storage pot side wall portion 22, the installation position of the plant pot side wall portion 32 can be easily confirmed from above, and thus, the work of manufacturing the flower pot 1 can be easily performed. .

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but includes other configurations that can achieve the object of the present invention, and also includes the following modifications and the like.
For example, although the potted pot members 3 and 30 and the water basin member 2 are formed by injection molding, the invention is not limited thereto, and they may be formed by extrusion molding. May be arbitrarily determined in consideration of the above.

The side walls of the pots include stepped portions 32.
A may not be provided, and for example, may be formed vertically. However, when the stepped portion 32A is provided, the potting pot members 3 and 30 can be easily installed on the water storage pot member 2, and the removal of the potting pot members 3 and 30 can be achieved by simply lifting the potting potions. It can be carried out. This is preferable because work such as cleaning of the water storage tank member 2 and replenishment of water can be easily performed, and care of the flowering plant and maintenance and maintenance of the flower pot 1 can be easily performed.

Further, as a water draining means, a water basin member 2
If it can be replenished accurately so that the permissible water storage amount can be obtained, it is not necessary.

The supporting member may be a bottom 21 of a water basin.
However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be attached to the lower surface of the plant pot bottom 31. Further, the supporting member may not be provided as long as the plant pot bottom portion 31 is formed of a member having high rigidity so as not to bend.

Further, the water supply means is not limited to the cloth 4, but may be a pump. In short, the water stored in the water storage member 2 can be removed without troublesome human hands.
Any shape may be used as long as it is supplied within 0.
What is necessary is just to select suitably in implementation.

The cloth is not limited to being inserted through all the through holes 31A formed in the bottom 31 of the pot, and may be appropriately used according to the amount of water required in the pot member 3. What is necessary is just to let the number of cloths 4 penetrate.

Further, the material of the flower pot is not limited to a soft or semi-hard thermoplastic resin and a composition mainly composed of wood powder of fine particles, but may be plastic or soil.

[0035]

As described above, according to the flowerpot of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. That is, according to the flowerpot of the first aspect, the water supply means makes it possible to periodically supply water to the plant and the soil. When the stored water runs out, water may be supplied to the water basin member. This makes it easy to care for the trees.

According to the flowerpot of the second aspect,
Since the amount of water supplied into the pot is small due to the capillary phenomenon, it does not cause drying or root rot, and can keep the plants and soil in a moderately moist state for a long period of time. In addition, the life of the plant can be extended. Further, since water can be supplied by the cloth, the configuration of the water supply means can be simplified.

Further, according to the flowerpot of the third aspect, it is possible to prevent the bottom portion of the planting pot member from bending toward the water storage pot member due to the weight of the planting plant or soil. For this reason, in the water basin member, a sufficient space margin for storing water is secured, and a sufficient amount of water can be stored, and the number of times of water supply to the water basin member can be reduced. Caring for trees can be done even more easily.

According to the flowerpot of the fourth aspect,
The amount of water in the water storage tank member can always be less than the allowable water storage amount, and excessive supply of water into the plant pot member can be easily prevented, so that the occurrence of diseases and root rot due to wet conditions can be easily prevented. .

Further, according to the flowerpot of the fifth aspect, the stepped portion of the flowerpot member is brought into contact with the upper end of the sidewall of the waterpot of the waterpot member, so that the flowerpot member is connected to the waterpot member. It can be easily installed on the top, and the removal of the plant pot member can be performed only by lifting. This makes it possible to easily perform operations such as cleaning the water reservoir member and replenishing water, and can easily take care of the planting tree, and maintain and maintain the flower pot.

According to the flowerpot of the sixth aspect,
By configuring the flowerpot with a composition mainly composed of soft or semi-hard thermoplastic resin and fine-grained wood flour, the thermoplastic resin has a soft texture similar to natural wood, a small thermal conductivity and Can be secured. For this reason, the texture of a tree that gives a warm feel when the flowerpot is lifted is obtained, and the comfort is good, and high durability can be maintained even after sterilization. Furthermore, by using a thermoplastic resin containing a colored pigment and forming unevenness and shading of coloring with the colored pigment, it is possible to bring out a grain pattern or a bark pattern, and to give a flowerpot an excellent appearance. it can. Further, if the flowerpot is formed by injection molding or the like, a desired shape can be mass-produced with high dimensional accuracy, and the manufacturing cost of the flowerpot can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a flowerpot according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing a flowerpot in the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view showing a water supply unit in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged sectional view showing a support member in the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged sectional view showing a drainage hole in the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a flowerpot according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a flowerpot in the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 flowerpot 2 waterpot member 3 flowerpot member 4 cloth as water supply means 21 waterpot bottom 21A support member 22 waterpot side wall 22A drainage hole 31 flowerpot bottom 32 flowerpot side wall 32A stepped portion

Continued on the front page F term (reference) 2B027 NC02 NC22 NC24 ND01 QA05 QB03 QC02 QC23 QC28 QC38 RA05 RA14 RA22 RA25 RA28 RB03 RC02 RC12 RC22 RC32 RE04 RE08 RE23

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A flowerpot in which a flower is planted, comprising: a waterpot member capable of storing water; and a flowerpot member installed on the waterpot member, wherein the flowerpot is planted. A flower pot comprising a water supply means for supplying water stored in the water pot member into the plant pot member. 2. The flowerpot according to claim 1, wherein the water supply means is a cloth, and the water is contained in the cloth and supplied into the flowerpot by capillary action. And flowerpot. 3. The flowerpot according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the flowerpot member and the water reservoir member is provided with a support member for supporting a bottom portion of the flowerpot member. A flower pot characterized by being. 4. The water pot according to claim 1, wherein said water pot member is provided with a bottom portion of the water pot and a side wall of the water pot provided upright along the periphery of the bottom portion of the water pot. A water-draining means for draining water that exceeds the permissible storage amount of the water-storage member to the outside of the water-storage member. 5. The plant pot according to claim 1, wherein said plant pot member is provided standing upright along a bottom portion of said plant pot and a peripheral edge of said bottom portion of said plant pot. Along with a pot pot side wall portion, the water pot member comprises a water pot bottom portion, and a water pot side wall portion provided standing upright along the periphery of the water pot bottom portion, , A stepped portion formed by retreating the bottom portion of the plant pot inward is provided, and the stepped portion is in contact with an upper end of the side wall portion of the water storage pot. 6. The flowerpot according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the material of the flowerpot is a composition mainly composed of a soft or semi-hard thermoplastic resin and wood powder of fine particles. A flowerpot characterized by the following: