JP2002360079A - Planter-assisting tool - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To develop a planter-assisting tool capable of supplying water in proper quantity by utilizing a conventional planter, and having an attractive appearance. SOLUTION: This planter-assisting tool is equipped with a water-storing part 9 which is arranged at the inside of a wooden outer frame surrounding a planter 2 and in a gap with the planter 2, supported as removable from the outer frame 1 and installed with a water level meter 3 for measuring the water level, and a water-absorbing cloth 7 of which one end is immersed in the water- storing part 9 and another end is inserted into soil in the planter 2.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a planter assisting device that can install a planter indoors or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Various types of flower pots or planters having a water supply container have been developed. However, since these are integrated with the flowerpot and the planter, there is a problem that the existing flowerpot and the planter cannot be utilized. Therefore, the cost for supplying water may be high. In addition, wooden planters give a more luxurious appearance and look better than plastic planters.Even if you try to use waste or thinned wood for the planter from the viewpoint of recycling, it will corrode when it comes into direct contact with water or soil. There is also a problem that it does not last long.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, the present invention makes it possible to use existing planters so that water can be supplied in an inexpensive and very simple manner without excess or shortage. It is an object of the present invention to provide a planter aid that can be used, has a good appearance, and gives a luxurious appearance.

[0004]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a water storage portion is provided inside the outer frame surrounding the planter in a gap with the planter, and one end of the water storage portion is provided in the water storage portion. Is a planter aid provided with a water-absorbing cloth that is immersed and whose other end is inserted into the soil in the planter. According to this configuration, water is automatically supplied from the water storage section to the soil in the planter, and the plant can be grown without the need for watering.

[0005] Regardless of the soil in the planter,
It is desirable to put Kanuma soil on the bottom and sides of the planter, and to put mulch on the plant cultivation soil above the center of the planter. Although the position where the water-absorbing cloth is put into the planter is not limited, it is preferable that the water-absorbing cloth is laid in the Kanuma soil near the lower part of the mulch, passed through the Kanuma soil on the side surface, taken out of the planter, and immersed in the water storage part. Also, if an opening is provided above the side surface of the planter and the water-absorbing cloth is taken out of the planter through the opening, the water-absorbing cloth is hardly seen from the outside, which is convenient for aesthetics.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the outer frame is a wooden planter aid. Conventionally, when wood is used for a planter, it cannot be used because it easily comes into contact with water in the soil and corrodes easily.However, as in the present invention, it can be corroded by using an outer frame that does not directly touch the soil. Long lasting and can give a luxurious appearance.

[0007] According to the third aspect of the present invention, the water storage section is a planter aid that is detachably supported from the outer frame. With this configuration, the replenishment and replacement of water can be easily performed without impairing the beauty of the planter, not requiring the strength of the water storage section.

[0008] The water storage section is made of a plastic container, regardless of its material and shape, as long as it can store water.
A metal container, a vinyl bag, etc. may be mentioned, but a plastic container is preferable. Further, a lid may be provided on the upper surface of the water storage unit in order to prevent useless evaporation of water and entry of dust. If a small handle is provided on the lid, the lid can be easily opened by hand.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the water storage section is a planter auxiliary tool having a water level gauge for measuring a water level. With this configuration, even if the amount of water in the water storage unit cannot be confirmed by the outer frame, the amount of water can be easily confirmed by the water level gauge, and the time for replenishing the water can be known. There is no end.

The size and shape of the planter aid of the present invention are not limited, but are preferably large enough to install a commercially available planter, and are preferably box-shaped. Further, the planter assisting tool has four side surfaces, but does not have a top surface and a bottom surface. However, on the bottom surface, there is an installation base for installing the planter, regardless of its shape and size, but it has sufficient stability to support the planter and the planter aid, and keeps the planter stable. It is desirable to provide two members having a width sufficient to support the planter in parallel with the short direction of the planter assisting device at an interval corresponding to the length of the planter and sufficient to support the planter.

[0011] Further, a floor plate for supporting the water storage portion may be provided on the bottom surface of the planter auxiliary tool, or a hook portion may be provided above the inner side surface of the planter auxiliary tool to lock the water storage portion. Regardless of the plant cultivated in the planter, various types of plants can be cultivated. In addition, this planter aid can be installed indoors or outdoors, but it is desirable to place it in a place where it will not be exposed to rain and wind. Can be.

Regarding the water level meter, any structure, shape, size and material can be used as long as the water level can be measured. A scale is provided on a plastic cylinder having a plastic floating body having a hollow portion at its lower part. In addition, there is a structure in which an aluminum water level gauge support tube for restricting the movement of the plastic cylindrical body only in the vertical direction and a wooden plate body provided with the aluminum water level meter support tube are placed on the upper surface of the water storage unit.

When a plastic bag is used for the water storage section, the opening of the plastic bag is adhered to the frame, and a hook for supporting the frame is provided above the inner surface of the planter auxiliary tool. And a frame unit integrated therewith. By doing in this way, similarly to the case where the container is used for the water storage unit, the lid can be installed on the frame, or the plate provided with the water level gauge support tube is placed on the frame. It is also possible.

Regardless of the water-absorbing cloth used in the present invention, cotton, polyester, silk, flannel, rasah, hemp, wool cloth, non-woven cloth,
Felts, towels and the like. A cloth with good water permeability can supply water quickly to the soil, but if the permeability is too high, the amount of water in the reservoir will decrease quickly, so a cloth that maintains a balance between permeability and sustainability is preferable. Cloth is preferred. In addition, it is possible to supply water to the soil more efficiently if the width of the absorbent cloth is as long as possible in the longitudinal direction of the planter. Even if it is short, sufficient water supply can be performed by providing several water absorbing cloths.

[0015]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a partly sectional view of a planter aid according to the present invention. A water storage section 9 using a vinyl bag and a planter 2 are provided in a wooden outer frame 1 having two installation tables 10. The planter 2 is placed on an installation table 10, and the water storage section 9 is placed on a floor plate 19 provided on the installation table 10. Kanuma soil on the bottom and side of Planter 2
12 and humus 11 near the center. As shown in FIG. 4, the upper end of the water storage unit 9 is integrated with the frame 6 by hitting a fastener 20, and the upper surface is an opening 21.

The water level gauge 3 is inserted through a support pipe 4 provided through the center of the mounting plate 5, and a floating body 16 that floats on the culture solution mixed water 8 is provided below the water level gauge 3 (see FIG. 1). (Fig. 3). The water level gauge 3 has a scale 23 to know the water level.
A floating body 16 is floating on the surface of the culture solution mixed water 8, and when the culture solution mixed water 8 is reduced and the water surface is lowered, the number on the scale becomes smaller, so that it is possible to know the additional time of the water. Water may be added through the opening 21. Although it is difficult to check the amount of water in the water storage unit 9 from the outside of the outer frame 1, the amount of water can be easily known from the water level gauge 3. The mounting plate 5 provided with the support tube 4 is placed on the frame 6.

The water-absorbing cloth 7 is made of the Kanuma soil of the planter 2.
It is laid inside 12, passes through the inner surface, and out of the planter 2 from the opening 22 provided above the side surface of the planter 2,
After passing over the frame 6, it is immersed in the culture solution mixed water 8 in the water reservoir 9 (FIG. 2).

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the planter assisting device, showing a use form of the present invention. Kanuma soil 12 is laid in the planter 2, the water absorbing cloth 7 is embedded in the Kanuma soil 12, and the plant 13 is planted on the mulch 11 near the upper center. The water storage unit 9 integrated with the frame 6 is mounted on a floor plate 19, and the frame 6 stably supports the water storage unit 9 by mounting on a hanging member 14 fixed to the outer frame 1. .

The water-absorbing cloth 7 that has absorbed the culture solution mixed water 8 supplies water to the Kanuma soil 12 and gives water and nutrients to the humus soil 11 and the roots of the plant 13. Thereby, the plant 13 can maintain a lively state without frequent water supply.

When using the planter aid, FIG.
As shown in (1), a water reservoir 9 provided with the water level gauge 3 and integrated with the frame 6 is placed on a floor plate 19 on an installation table 10. Then, the frame body 6 is placed on the hooking members 14 bonded to two places on the inner wall surface of the outer frame 1, and the culture solution mixed water 8 is poured into the water reservoir 9. Further, the planter 2 provided with the water absorbing cloth 7 and containing the Kanuma soil 12 and the humus soil 11 is placed on two installation stands 10, and the water absorbing cloth 7 is immersed in the water storing part 9, and the culture solution mixed water is stored in the water storing part 9. After inserting the cover 8, the lid 17 having the handle 18 is placed on the frame 6. Placing the lid 17 prevents garbage and the like from entering the water storage section 9. If the water level gauge 3 confirms that the amount of water has decreased, the finger 17 is put on the handle 18 to open the lid 17, and the opening 21 is opened. Water can be added from.

The outer frame 1 of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3 and 4 is a square tubular lower member 1 using thinned wood.
a, the middle member 1b, the upper member 1c, and the uppermost crown member 1d are formed by fixing and joining together the bonding end faces with an adhesive, but the outer frame 1 is integrally formed by one member. Needless to say, this is acceptable.

[0023]

According to the planter assisting device of the present invention, existing planters can be used, and water can be supplied at a reasonable cost without any excess or shortage by a very simple and inexpensive method. In addition, nutrients and moisture can be directly supplied to the roots through the water storage section and the water absorbing cloth without the need to supply water from above the plants. In addition, since the outer frame does not directly come into contact with water and does not corrode, the outer frame can be made of wood, and it is possible to recycle wood using wood that was not suitable for planters in the past, Gives the appearance luxury and can make it look good. In addition, by making the water storage section removable, water can be easily refilled, replaced, and cleaned, and the water level gauge can easily check the water volume in the water storage section. Absent.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing a planter aid according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a planter aid according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view showing a part of a planter aid according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a procedure for installing a planter aid according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Outer frame 2 Planter 3 Water level gauge 7 Water absorption cloth 9 Water storage part

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Bowl ▲ Wax ▼ Masayuki 2-100 Shinkindai, Toyama-shi, Toyama F-term (reference) 2B027 NC01 NC22 ND01 TA02 TA27 UA09 UA15 UA29

Claims (4)

[Claims] An outer frame (1) surrounding a planter (2)
A water storage part (9) disposed in a gap between the water storage part (2) and the water storage part (9), one end of which is immersed in the water storage part (9) and the other end is inserted into soil in the planter (2). Planter aid provided with cloth (7). 2. The planter aid according to claim 1, wherein the outer frame is made of wood. 3. The planter assisting tool according to claim 1, wherein the water storage section is detachably supported from the outer frame. 4. A planter assisting tool according to claim 1, wherein the water storage section is provided with a water level gauge for measuring a water level.