JP2003226601A - Tool for drying pressed flower - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a tool for drying a pressed flower capable of efficiently and beautifully preparing the pressed flower at a low cost and efficiently reusing a drying agent. <P>SOLUTION: The tool for drying the pressed flower comprises a plurality of pressing plates using a corrugated board for sandwiching a flower plant to be the pressed flower, a drying material using the drying agent arranged between the plurality of the superimposed pressing plates or in a nearly flat state on either one of the top surface and undersurface and a housing bag made of a flexible synthetic resin material for housing the drying material and the plurality of pressing plates superimposed with rubber bands in a hermetically sealed state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pressed flower drier used for making pressed flowers.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when making pressed flowers, plants to be pressed flowers are arranged between drying mats coated with or impregnated with a desiccant, and pressure plates are stacked on the upper and lower parts, and then tightened with a tightening belt or weighted. Is placed and pressed.

[0003]

The conventional method using a dry mat has the drawback that the dry mat is expensive and the cost is high, and the dry mat absorbs moisture from the flowers and is dried for reuse. If it does, wrinkles or distortions occur, and pressed flowers cannot be neatly formed.

In view of the above-mentioned conventional drawbacks, the present invention has been made.
It is possible to make pressed flowers beautifully at low cost, efficiently, and even if weighted materials such as books are stacked and pressed, the heavy materials such as books do not easily slip off and the desiccant can be efficiently regenerated. The purpose is to provide a pressed flower dryer that can be used.

The above and other objects and novel features of the present invention will become more fully apparent when the following description is read in view of the accompanying drawings. However, the drawings are only for explanation and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention relates to a plurality of pressing plates using corrugated cardboard for sandwiching flowers to be pressed flowers, and a plurality of pressing plates that are overlapped with each other. Alternatively, a storage body made of a soft synthetic resin material that stores the dried body using a desiccant placed on either the upper or lower surface in a substantially flat state and the dried body and a plurality of pressure plates stacked together in a sealed state. The bag and pressed flower dryer make up.

[0007]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings.

In the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 1 to 7, 1 is a pressed flower drying tool of the present invention used for producing pressed flowers, and the pressed flower drying tool 1 is a pressed flower 2 A plurality of pressing plates 4 using corrugated cardboard that are sandwiched between Washi papers 3 and the like as necessary, and rubber bands 5 and 5 for holding a state in which the pressing plates 4 are superposed as necessary, Drying using a desiccant 6 which is arranged in a substantially flat state on the upper surface of any one of the pressing plates 4, 4 or the upper and lower surfaces, which are overlapped by the rubber bands 5, 5, in the embodiment of the present invention. Body 7 and a plurality of pressing plates 4 laminated by the dried body 7 and the rubber bands 5, 5.
And a storage bag 8 made of a soft synthetic resin material that stores the airtightly.

As shown in FIG. 4, the desiccant 7 has a desiccant storage bag 9 having a contour substantially the same size as the pressing plate 4.
It is composed of the desiccant 6 stored in.

The pressed flower drying tool 1 having the above-described structure is stacked between a plurality of pressing plates 4 while sandwiching a flower 2 to be a pressed flower through Japanese paper 3, 3 or the like, if necessary. If necessary, attach rubber bands 5, 5 when they are stacked in a predetermined amount,
The stacked state of the plurality of pressing plates 4 is maintained.

After that, the dried body 7 is positioned on the upper part, housed in the housing bag 8, and the opening 8a is sealed with the string 10 or the like.
In this state, the moisture of the flowers to be pressed is left through the pressing plate 4 of the corrugated cardboard to dry the dried body 7 by leaving it to dry, or by putting a heavy material such as a book on it in a pressing state and leaving it to dry. The flower 7 that is absorbed into the desiccant 6 and is pressed into a flower in a short time can be efficiently dried.
In addition, when stacking heavy materials such as books in a pressing state and leaving them to dry, a drying body 7 using a desiccant 6 arranged in a substantially flat state is used. It is possible to surely prevent a defect such as an object slipping off easily.

In the case of reuse, the desiccant 6 is re-dried in a microwave oven or the like and used, and wrinkles are generated by moisture or the pressing plate 4 in the bent portion is removed and used. Even if the pressing plate 4 is formed, since it is made of corrugated cardboard, it is very inexpensive and can be easily removed.

[0013]

Different Embodiments of the Invention Next, different embodiments of the present invention shown in FIGS. 8 to 21 will be described. In addition,
In the description of these different embodiments of the present invention, the same components as those of the first embodiment of the present invention will be denoted by the same reference numerals and redundant description will be omitted.

The second embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 is different from the first embodiment of the present invention mainly in that it is formed of two corrugated boards in the same manner as the pressing plate 4. Sandwiched plates 11 and 11 and at least three desiccants 6A, 6A, 6A and 6A packed in the sandwiched plates 11 and 11 and 4 or more in the embodiment of the present invention. In terms of using the dried body 7A composed of
Even if the pressed flower drying tool 1A configured by using A is used, the same operational effect as that of the first embodiment of the present invention can be obtained.

The third embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 is mainly different from the second embodiment of the present invention in that the sandwich plate 1 formed of corrugated cardboard in a U-shape.
In terms of using the dried body 7B using 1A, the pressed flower drying tool 1B configured using such a dried body 7B also has
The same effects as those of the second embodiment of the present invention can be obtained.

The fourth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 is mainly different from the second embodiment of the present invention in that a thin box 12 made of cardboard is used.
In terms of using the dried body 7C composed of the desiccant 6A stored in the thin box 12, the pressed flower drying tool 1C configured by using such a dried body 7C is also the second embodiment of the present invention. The same action and effect as those of the above form can be obtained.

The fifth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 17 to 19 is mainly different from the first embodiment of the present invention in that a corrugated cardboard arranged on the upper and lower surfaces is used. It has breathability and cushioning properties such as sponge, urethane, and styrofoam that sandwich the pressing plates 4 and 4 and the pressing plates 4 and 4 arranged on the upper and lower surface parts to sandwich the flowers to be pressed flowers. In terms of using a plurality of cushion pressing plates 13, two such pressing plates 4 and 4 are used.
Even if the pressed flower drying tool 1D is configured by using the cushion pressing plate 13 and the plurality of cushion pressing plates 13, the same operation and effect as those of the first embodiment of the present invention can be obtained, and the plurality of cushion pressing plates 13 can be used. It is possible to process pressed flowers that are sandwiched into three-dimensional pressed flowers. By using cushion pressing plates 13 having different thicknesses and cushioning properties, the three-dimensional state of the flowers to be pressed can be arbitrarily set.

The sixth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 is mainly different from the fifth embodiment of the present invention in that a plurality of stamped sheets using corrugated cardboard are also used in the middle part. Even with the pressed flower drying tool 1E configured as described above in terms of using the pressure plates 4 and 4, the same operational effect as that of the fifth embodiment of the present invention can be obtained.

[0019]

As is apparent from the above description, the following effects can be obtained in the present invention.

(1) A plurality of pressing plates made of corrugated cardboard for sandwiching flowers to be pressed flowers and a plurality of pressing plates stacked on top of each other or arranged on either the upper or lower surface in a substantially flat state. Since it is composed of a dried body using a desiccant and a storage bag made of a soft synthetic resin material that stores the dried body and a plurality of stacked pressing plates in a sealed state, a plurality of pressing plates can be used. Since it is made of corrugated cardboard, it has air permeability and can efficiently press pressed flowers to be dried by a dried body using a desiccant.

(2) According to the above (1), since the pressing plate made of corrugated cardboard is used, it can be used inexpensively and economically.

(3) According to the above (1), since the cardboard pressing plate has a cushioning property, it can be processed into pressed flowers without damaging the flowers to be pressed flowers, and a cushion sheet for pressing and drying. It is not necessary to use, and it can be done easily by sandwiching it between the pressing plates.

(4) According to the above (1), since it is stored in a storage bag and pressed and dried, it can be dried efficiently in a short time.

(5) According to the above (1), since a plurality of pressing plates are held in a stacked state with rubber bands, the pressing plates can be prevented from moving, and the work of storing them in the storage bag can be suppressed by pressing the pressing plates. You can do it easily without worrying about movement.

(6) Claims 2, 3, 4, and 5 also have the above (1).
The same effect as (5) can be obtained.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a usage state of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a pressing plate according to the first embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the dried body according to the first embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of an installed state of a flower plant that is a pressed flower according to the first embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of an installed state of the dried body according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a storage bag according to the first embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of the use state of the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a side view of the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a dried body according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a plan view of the use state of the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a side view of the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of a dried body according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a plan view of the use state of the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a side view of the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of a dried body according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a plan view of the use state of the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a side view of the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory view of an installed state of a flower plant which is a pressed flower according to the fifth embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 20 is a plan view of a use state of a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a side view of the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 1A to 1E: pressed flower dryer, 2: pressed flowers, 3: Japanese paper, 4: pressure plate, 5: rubber band, 6, 6A, 6B: desiccant, 7, 7A, 7B, 7C:
Dry body, 8: Storage bag, 9: Desiccant storage bag,
10: string, 11 and 11A: sandwich plate, 1
2: Thin box, 13: Cushion pressing plate.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of pressing plates made of corrugated cardboard sandwiching flowers to be pressed flowers and a plurality of the pressing plates stacked together are arranged in a substantially flat state between the pressing plates or the upper and lower surfaces thereof. A pressed flower drying tool comprising a dried body using a desiccant and a storage bag made of a soft synthetic resin material for storing the dried body and a plurality of stacked pressing plates in a sealed state. 2. A plurality of pressing plates made of corrugated cardboard sandwiching pressed flowers, a rubber band holding the pressing plates in a superposed state, and a plurality of rubber bands superposed by the rubber bands. The dry body using a desiccant, which is arranged in a substantially flat state between the pressing plates or on the upper or lower surface, and a plurality of pressing plates superposed by the drying body and the rubber band are housed in a sealed state. A pressed flower drying tool comprising a storage bag made of a soft synthetic resin material. 3. Breathability for sandwiching a plurality of pressing plates made of corrugated cardboard arranged at least on the upper and lower surface parts and sandwiching flowers to be pressed flowers interposed between the pressing plates arranged on the upper and lower surface parts. And a plurality of cushion pressing plates having a cushioning property, and the desiccant which is arranged in a substantially flat state between the plurality of cushion pressing plates and the plurality of pressing plates that are overlapped with each other, or on either the upper or lower surface. A pressed flower, characterized by comprising a dried body using the dried body, a plurality of pressing plates laminated with the dried body, and a storage bag made of a soft synthetic resin material for storing a plurality of cushion pressing plates in a sealed state. Drying equipment. 4. The desiccant is a desiccant contained in a desiccant storage bag in a plate shape.
The pressed flower drying tool described in 3. 5. A thin box made of corrugated cardboard that can be arranged between a plurality of stacked pressing plates, a plurality of cushion pressing plates, or on the upper and lower surfaces, and the dried body is stored in this thin box. The pressed flower drying tool according to claim 1, which comprises a dried desiccating agent.