JP2005278500A - Plant landscaping device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a plant landscaping device intended for reducing general management and improving landscaping function in view of the fact that the management of flower poles designed to raise and landscape plants needs management including many things for watering plants and maintaining main body members, such as plant raising management, water supply management, water quality management and maintenance and repair management, and maintaining for a long period becomes a burden. <P>SOLUTION: This plant landscaping device is such that the rearing environment of roots is secured by using a porous mineral raw material in order to keep the water content of soil for raising plants in an adequate condition and help roots breathe by maintaining drainage properties and water retentivity, and water is replenished to soil using a bottom watering method comprising using a water absorbing sheet for reducing watering management. The plant landscaping device is attached with a water level gauge 2b to visually confirm the quantity of collected water, a water supply pipe 2c to directly pour water into a collecting part, and a lighting equipment for increasing the landscaping function of the flower pole 1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

In order to decorate live plants with roots under the harsh environmental conditions of being isolated from the ground surface, the present invention provides a planting planter with a water storage function inside and a landscape with a lighting function. The present invention relates to an improved plant landscape improvement device.

Flower Pole is a scenic facility that brings moisture to the surrounding environment by decorating living plants in various open spaces such as gardens, parks, streets, and architecture, and improving the landscape. It also has the function of a training device for continuous training.

In conventional planter water supply technology, water is directly irrigated from the top of the planter, and the water stored in the bottom space by infiltrating the soil is directly touched and moistened. The used bottom irrigation method is widely used in the field of horticultural cultivation such as cultivation of cyclamen, and there is a planter disclosed in Patent Document 3.

Plant growth devices having a nighttime illumination function include devices that are attached to existing streetlight pillars, or light sources are placed on the upper part of the main body of the apparatus to illuminate plants planted on the upper part of the main body (for example, Patent Document 1). 2).
JP 2000-41488 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-100208 Japanese Patent No. 3098357

The management of flower poles for the purpose of plant growth and landscape maintenance requires various management such as plant growth management, water supply management, water quality management, maintenance and repair management, and it is a burden to maintain plants. Therefore, it is important to reduce overall management and improve landscape improvement functions, and this is also a socially required issue.

In the present invention, it is important to devise a method for maintaining the moisture environment of the soil, which is a root growth environment for continuously growing a living plant in a harsh environment isolated in the air, in a good state. Therefore, in order to improve the plant growth environment, it is necessary to reduce the damage to the roots caused by over-humidity and drying of the soil, which are the alienation factors of plant growth, and at the same time, to secure a soil structure that helps root respiration.

In order to reduce water supply management for the purpose of replenishing water to the soil, water supply is indispensable every day, especially during high temperatures such as summer, and the number of water supply is a management burden. In addition to securing a large amount of water and storing and using natural water such as rain, the water storage function is enhanced and the remaining amount of water stored can be visually checked from the outside so that the water supply time can be easily determined. Thus, it is a necessary subject to reduce the number of times of watering and work time by completing the water injection in a short time by adopting a structure in which water is poured directly into the water storage unit from the outside.

Due to natural rain and the rapid infiltration of the soil due to artificial irrigation directly from above, inflow of fine particles contained in the soil into the reservoir, infiltration of plant capillary roots, and generation of algae If the stored water is polluted due to such reasons, there is a concern that the burden of water quality management such as water exchange and cleaning of the water storage section will increase, so it is a problem to reduce such management work.

In order to maintain and manage a landscape facility for a long time, it is important to reduce maintenance and repair management work. To that end, it is easy to clean the inside with a simple structure and does not require specialized repair. The challenge is to replace low-cost parts and to maintain the effect of the water-absorbing material for a long time.

In order to improve the landscape effect of the flower pole, the planter's planting part and the water storage part are designed as an integrated structure, and the overall shape is designed to create a soft space. It is a problem to devise the installation position and lighting method of the lighting equipment so that it becomes a landscape facility with a stunning effect of landscape.

In order to reduce the burden of maintenance over a long period of time and reduce the total cost by using the device of the present invention over a long period of time, in addition to the above-mentioned plant maintenance, members that are difficult to damage the product It is an important issue to reduce the burden of repair management by using it, and to eliminate the danger caused by the fall of the flower pole and to ensure safety.

In order to solve the above problems, in the present invention, a porous inorganic material is used in the soil to keep the water content of the planter soil in an appropriate state and to help root respiration while maintaining drainage and water retention. The problem of ensuring a growth environment that helps root respiration and water absorption by mixing porous materials under the soil was also solved.

Regarding the water supply of the planter, a space for water storage is secured by placing a floating stand using a water-permeable plate at the bottom of the planter, and a water absorption sheet (nonwoven fabric, etc.) dipped in the stored water is used for the planter. Attaching to the inner side surface prevents the soil from drying by using a bottom irrigation system that sucks up water and replenishes the soil and porous material. In addition, by preventing the humidification of the soil by providing drainage holes to the outside and releasing the remaining water in the water storage section, a good soil environment necessary for root growth is prepared, and by rain and artificial direct irrigation By storing and using excess water at the bottom, the problem of reducing the number of watering management and using water effectively is solved.

Water supply to the planter is reduced by providing a water gauge window with a highly weather-resistant transparent plate at the bottom of the side of the planter so that the remaining amount of stored water can be seen from the outside. After confirming this, it will be structured to pour water directly into the storage space from the water supply pipe installed inside the side of the planter at an appropriate timing to solve the problem of reducing the burden of water supply labor and work time.

In order to prevent contamination of the water stored in the bottom of the planter and to prevent the water absorption sheet (nonwoven fabric, etc.) from clogging in order to maintain the water absorption function for a long time, the root shielding sheet ( By wrapping the entire soil with a root-proof sheet), it prevents water contamination by preventing the inflow of fine-grained soil into the reservoir and preventing root intrusion, and by adding copper material to the stored water to suppress the generation of algae. The problem of reducing the burden of water quality management and the number of maintenance management such as water exchange and water storage cleaning is solved.

In order to reduce the maintenance and repair management of the planter, the above buoyancy base is designed to be removable so that the water storage part can be easily cleaned, and a water absorption sheet (nonwoven fabric, etc.) is attached to the inside of the planter to absorb water. It is possible to prevent the sheet from falling off, improve the workability of assembly, and solve the problem of reducing the work labor of maintenance and repair management.

Using a highly weather-resistant material that is resistant to rust on the flower pole and planter makes it more durable and can be used for a long time. In addition, a cheap water-absorbing sheet (nonwoven fabric, etc.) is replaced as a material with a water replenishment function. By using it as a material, it solves the problem of reducing the total cost including maintenance costs.

In order to ensure safety such as preventing the fall of the flower pole due to wind and artificial causes, an anchor is attached to the floor and the ground contact part, and in order to prevent rattling that damages the floor, Attach cushioning material to the contact area. In addition, in order to reduce wind resistance, it has a grid-like shape that allows easy wind removal, and the guard uses materials with good ventilation to protect the lighting fixtures and planters, and to reduce wind resistance. Solve the challenges of improving stability and preventing danger.

With regard to landscape improvement by night illumination of the flower pole, the lighting equipment is installed under the planter to exert a soft indirect lighting effect, and air circulation is promoted to promote light transmission and heat dissipation from the lighting equipment. The problem of improving the night scenery effect is solved by enclosing it with a guard with many holes.

In order for the plant to continue to grow in a healthy state by the above means, it is necessary to mix the porous material in the soil inside the planter, and to make the plant grow in the fine voids that the porous material itself has. Since water and oxygen (air) that cannot be retained are retained, water and oxygen are continuously supplied to the soil, and drying is prevented. Furthermore, by laying a porous material under the soil, moisturizing properties and voids are increased, and the above effects are further enhanced, and there is an effect of improving the physiological growth environment of the roots.

With regard to water supply, excess water and rainwater in the soil fall and be stored by the water storage section secured by a water-permeable float stand used for the water storage section at the bottom of the planter. In addition, it is effective to prevent root rot caused by excessive water remaining in the soil by providing a drain hole and discharging the remaining water in the water storage section to the outside. Furthermore, by using the bottom irrigation method with a water-absorbing sheet, the slow supply of water can be maintained, preventing over-humidity and drying of the soil, creating a favorable environment for root growth, and simultaneously managing watering The effect of reducing the number of times.

Water supply can be observed from the outside through the water gauge window opened on the side of the planter, so that water can be supplied at an appropriate time, and the inside of the side of the planter From the water pipe attached to the pipe, the water supply can be completed in a short time by pouring water directly into the storage space.

Nutrient fertilizer and fine soil components flow from the soil into the water stored at the bottom of the planter due to rain or irrigation from the top, and the roots infiltrate, causing contamination, and at the same time, the water absorbing sheet is clogged. Since it becomes easy, wrapping the entire soil with a root-shielding sheet (root-proofing sheet) has an effect of preventing both the contamination of water due to the inflow of fine-grained soil and the entry of roots and the clogging of the water-absorbing sheet. Furthermore, when the summer temperature rises or during the rainy season, fertilizer in the soil flows into the reservoir, and algae are easily generated by the light shining from the water level gauge. Since the water quality will be preserved by introducing a copper material into the water storage part, the water quality is preserved by the anti-algae effect of copper ions, the effect of reducing the burden of water quality management, such as water exchange and cleaning of the water storage part There is.

By exchanging the water absorbing sheet, it is possible to easily restore the water absorbing function to the soil, and because it is an inexpensive material, the management cost can be kept low. In addition, it is easy to assemble by installing a hook to attach the water absorbing sheet inside the planter, and the above-mentioned floating stand can be easily removed, so the water storage part is easy to clean, and management workability improves, This has the effect of reducing the burden of maintenance and repair management.

The use of rust-resistant materials for flower poles and planters increases durability, enabling long-term use as a landscape facility, and reducing the total cost including maintenance costs. The longer it takes, the longer it takes to dispose of it, which contributes to the reduction of garbage, which is a social environmental problem.

The flower pole has a grid-like support structure, and the guard also ventilates the shape, which has the effect of reducing wind resistance. In addition, it is possible to prevent rattling that damages the floor and the like by attaching a cushioning material, which has the effect of increasing safety and stability.

As for the landscape effect, the beauty is formed by the soft indirect illumination at night by the flower pole, so it has the effect of enhancing the landscape.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

In the present invention, in order to improve the growth environment of the plant, the soil 2n inside the planter 2 is mixed with 2k of a small porous inorganic material (bamboo charcoal, etc.) to improve water retention and drainage performance and to dry the soil. In addition to helping the roots of the plant to breathe, the soil 2n can be hydrated by placing 2 liters of medium-sized porous material (bamboo charcoal, etc.) underneath the soil 2n and always moistening it. While strengthening, it can provide a space for breathing of the roots to prevent drying.

In order to reduce the number of water supply, the planter 2 supplies water to the soil 2n by absorbing water from the water storage section 2f with a water absorbing sheet (nonwoven fabric, etc.) 2h made of a material having a capillary action function. A bottom irrigation structure is used in which water is gradually infiltrated into the soil 2n mixed with 2k of a porous inorganic material (such as bamboo charcoal) with water.

Furthermore, in the water storage part 2f at the bottom of the planter 2, a floating stand 2a using a water passage plate with a hole for dropping water is placed under the soil so that rainwater or irrigated water does not stay in the soil 2n. By placing it, the storage space for the fallen water is secured, and the rainwater or irrigation water that has permeated from the top is received and stored in the water storage part 2f, so that overuse of the soil can be prevented and the water can be effectively used. .

During direct irrigation or rainfall from the top of the planter 2, the water level in the reservoir 2f increases as the amount of water in the reservoir 2f increases, so that the drainage hole 2g is installed to prevent the soil 2n from being submerged and becoming overhumid. Install and make the remaining water of the water storage part 2f go outside.

To measure the timing of water supply to the planter 2, the water level gauge (polycarbonate, etc.) 2b allows the remaining amount of water to be visually confirmed from the outside, and a water supply pipe 2c is provided to directly supply water to the water storage section 2f. Be able to supply in a short time.

In order to reduce the water quality management of the planter 2, the outside of the soil 2n and the porous material (bamboo charcoal, etc.) 2l is wrapped in a root shielding sheet (root prevention sheet) 2j, so that the fineness contained in the soil 2n for the water storage section 2f Prevents the inflow of granular soil and the infiltration of plant capillary roots, prevents water turbidity, and further prevents clogging of water-absorbing sheets (non-woven fabric, etc.) 2h due to the infiltration of fine-grained soil in the soil 2n. Long lasting.

In addition, the temperature of the water stored in the planter 2 rises as the temperature rises from spring to summer and the remaining heat, and algae are likely to be generated as the nutrient 2n of the soil 2n flows into the reservoir 2f. , Put 2m of copper material (copper wire, etc.) into the water of the water storage section 2f, and suppress the generation of algae by the action of the anti-algae effect by copper ions, and aim at water quality conservation.

In order to reduce maintenance management, the floating base 2a of the planter 2 has a detachable structure, so that the water storage part 2f can be easily cleaned and repaired as a structure placed on the water storage part 2f. For this reason, the planter 2 and the flower pole 1 are all made of highly weather-resistant materials (stainless steel, etc.) to reduce maintenance and management such as rust prevention.

When the flower pole 1 is installed on a floor such as a hard pavement, the cushioning material 1f is attached to the bottom ring 1g in order to prevent rattling and prevent the floor surface from being damaged.

In order to prevent the fall of the flower pole 1, a vertical lattice structure that reduces the effect of wind pressure and a large bottom ring 1g are used, and when the fall prevention is further strengthened, an anchor 1e is attached to the anchor mounting ring 1c of the bottom ring 1g. Secure to the mounting floor or ground.

In order to enhance the function as a landscape facility to improve the scenery of Flower Pole 1, a lighting fixture 3a is added to the lower part of the planter 2 to add a night lighting function, especially when the summer temperature is high In order to prevent the planter 2 from being heated, a drip-proof luminaire (light-emitting diode, etc.) 3a that provides a soft lighting effect with a low calorific value and low power consumption and a long lifetime is attached.

At that time, in order to prevent the water flowing down from the top from being poured directly into the lighting device 3a of the drip-proof specification flower pole 1 by rainwater or irrigation, the surroundings of the lighting device 3a are surrounded by a water control plate 3b.

At the time of maintenance management such as exchanging soil and plants, it becomes necessary to remove the planter 2 from the flower pole 1. However, in order to perform the work easily and smoothly, a handle 2d is attached to the planter 2 so that it can be easily held. Then, in order to make it easy to attach the water absorbing sheet 2h to the planter 2, a seat hook 2e is provided on the inside upper part of the planter 2 so that the management work can be promoted efficiently.

Flower pole top view Flower pole elevation Planter top view Planter A-A cross section Flower pole guard top view Flower pole guard B-B cross section Float details Seat hook installation details Detailed water level gauge Detail of anchor mounting part Anchor detail drawing Planter partial cross-sectional perspective view Flower pole perspective view

Explanation of symbols

1 flower pole 1a planter platform 1b water level window 1c anchor mounting ring 1d guard 1e anchor 1f cushioning material 1g bottom ring 1h top ring 2a float 2b water level gauge 2c water supply pipe 2d handle 2e seat hook 2f water reservoir 2g water drain Hole 2h Water absorbing sheet 2i Transparent plate 2j Root shielding sheet 2k Porous material (small)
2 l porous material (medium)
2m copper material 2n soil 3a lighting fixture 3b water control board

Claims (2)

A plant landscape device comprising a flower pole, a planter housed in the upper part of the flower pole, and a lighting device installed in the flower pole and under the planter. The planter has a water storage function inside, a window where the amount of water storage can be seen from the outside, and a pouring port for pouring makeup water directly into the water storage part, and a soil containing a porous material with water retention and drainage functions. A flower pole with a water-absorbing sheet for supplying water and an indirect lighting with a light source inside the flower pole.

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