JP2003125646A - Palm fiber mat, greening unit, and planter made by processing palm fiber - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a palm fiber mat as a plant culture soil material and a greening unit each ensuring the greening of architectural structures such as buildings. SOLUTION: The palm fiber mat is made by compressing a soft and thin upper layer where fibers gathered from coconuts are compressed and the compressed fibers are softly solidified with natural rubber, a soft and thick intermediate layer where a mixture of palm-bark powder and palm fibers gathered from coconuts is softly solidified with natural rubber, and a lower layer where fibers gathered from coconuts are compressed and the compressed fibers are firmly solidified with natural rubber, so as to be in a multi-layer form. The greening unit is obtained by setting the palm fiber mat in a flame body having a waterproof low-back side wall. The planter comprises the palm fiber mat and a waterproof frame body having a high-back side wall and holding the mat.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a plant culture medium for greening the surfaces of buildings such as roofs of buildings, roofs of general houses, balconies, etc., and a greening unit and planter thereof.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Greening of buildings such as rooftops, balconies and balconies is carried out by installing a medium material in which plants are planted or seeds of plants are inoculated. Rock wool felt, palm fiber mat, wood chip mat, etc. are used as the medium material.

However, it is troublesome to carry and install the medium material pre-planted with the plant so as not to damage the plant. In addition, since the conventional culture medium material is manufactured in a single layer and uniformly, there are some that lack water retention and some that cause plant rooting as a result of prioritizing water retention. Furthermore, the seeds of the plant inoculated into the medium material may flow out due to wind and rain. As a result, the plant does not germinate or the plant that has germinated does not grow smoothly and cannot be planted reliably.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a culture medium material that ensures germination and growth of a plant inoculated in advance to effectively green the plant.

[0005]

The above problem is solved by the use of a palm fiber mat which is characterized by being compressed into a multilayer structure.

Further, this palm fiber mat is set on a frame body having a waterproof and low-profile side wall to form a greening unit.

Further, the palm fiber mat is set on a frame body having a waterproof and high side wall to form a planter.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a palm fiber mat 1 according to the present invention.

The palm fiber mat 1 has a three-layer structure.

The lower layer 2 is obtained by compressing fibers collected from coconut seeds and solidifying them with natural rubber, and has a function of retaining rainwater and the like and enhancing water retention of the mat.

The intermediate layer 3 is a thick and soft layer that acts as a water retention material, which is a mixture of fibers collected from palm fruits and powder of palm skin softened and solidified with natural rubber. The intermediate layer 3 not only hinders the growth of roots of the plant but also improves the rooting of the plant, and also serves to prevent the plant from being blown off by wind or the like.

The upper layer 4 is a thin layer formed by compressing fibers collected from palm fruits and softening them with natural rubber. It was formed softly so as not to hinder the growth of germinated shoots. The upper layer 4 has the function of entwining the seeds of the inoculated plant with the palm fibers to prevent the seed fibers from flowing out due to wind and rain before germination.

The palm fiber mat may include three layers having the above-mentioned functions, and may have a multilayer structure of three or more layers.

Next, how to use the above-mentioned palm fiber mat for greening will be specifically described.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the greening unit. This greening unit 8 is obtained by cutting a palm fiber mat 1 having a three-layer structure, which is compressed and manufactured in a mat shape having a thickness of 4 or 5 cm, into about 50 cm square pieces and installing them in a frame body 5 having a low side wall. The frame body 5 has a low height of about 4, 5 cm.

In this greening unit 8, a palm fiber mat pre-inoculated with plant seeds may be installed on the frame body, and on the other hand, seeds may be sown after the installation of the greening unit 8 is completed.

FIG. 3 is a use state diagram in which a plurality of greening units are combined. Since this greening unit is as small as about 50 cm square, it can be installed in a desired size and shape by arranging it on the rooftop, veranda, etc., and can be rearranged at will.

Further, by providing the frame 5 with a mounting member, the frame 5 can be installed on an uneven surface, for example, a roof having a slope. FIG. 4 is a use state diagram showing a method of fixing the greening unit. A waterproof plate 10 having a waterproof function is laid on the lower part of the greening unit 8, the greening units 8 are arranged on the waterproofing plate 10, and the locking members 9 made of stainless steel are fixed. The number of the locking members 9 to be installed is appropriately changed according to the wind force in each region and the inclination of the installation place. 6 in FIG. 4 is a planter. The planter 6 can be installed in the greening unit 8 according to preference. This planter 6 has a side wall of a frame with a high height, and a palm fiber mat 1 is provided inside thereof. Since this planter 6 can be equipped with a tall palm fiber mat 1,
It is possible to plant flowers and tall plants.

FIG. 5 is a use state diagram in which the greening unit according to the present invention is provided on the roof. Pipe 11 for watering the frame 5
Is provided.

[0021]

EFFECTS OF THE INVENTION It is possible to ensure germination and growth of plants and effectively achieve greening.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional view of a palm fiber mat according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a greening unit.

FIG. 3 is a usage state diagram in which a plurality of greening units are combined.

FIG. 4 is a usage state diagram showing a method for fixing the greening unit.

FIG. 5 is a state of use in which a greening unit according to the present invention is provided on a roof.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, palm fiber mat 2, lower layer 3, middle layer
4, upper layer 5, frame 7, plant 8, greening unit 9, locking member 1
0, waterproof plate 11, pipe

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A soft and thin upper layer obtained by compressing fibers collected from coconut and softened with natural rubber. A mixture of fibers collected from coconut and coconut skin powder is softened with natural rubber. A coconut fiber mat produced by compressing the solidified soft and thick middle layer, the fiber collected from the coconut seeds, and compressing it with natural rubber. 2. A soft and thin upper layer obtained by compressing fibers collected from coconut and softened with natural rubber, and softening a mixture of fibers collected from coconut and coconut skin powder with natural rubber. A solid, soft and thick middle layer, a lower layer of a coconut fiber mat produced by compressing fibers taken from coconut and hardened with natural rubber and solidified with natural rubber, and a waterproof frame having a low side wall to hold the mat A greening unit consisting of the body. 3. A soft and thin upper layer obtained by compressing fibers collected from coconut and softened with natural rubber, and softening a mixture of fibers collected from coconut and coconut skin powder with natural rubber. A solid, soft and thick middle layer, a lower layer of a palm fiber mat made by compressing fibers taken from palm seeds and solidifying and solidifying with natural rubber, and a waterproof frame with a tall side wall holding it Planter consisting of body and