JP2008035845A - Seedling-raising pot, conveying tray and method for using the same pot and the same tray - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a seedling-raising pot and a conveying tray formed so that a plurality of seedling-raising pots are stored in the conveying tray in a short time by lifting the conveying tray in state turned down from the upper part of seedling-raising pots put side by side in a state stuck and turned down lengthwise and crosswise in many rows and to provide a method for using the seedling-raising pot and the conveying tray. <P>SOLUTION: The present invention provides a seedling-raising pot 1 and a conveying tray 2 for conveying many seedling-raising pots 1. The seedling-raising pot 1 is equipped with a pot side wall 1a, a pot bottom face 1b and a pot edge 1d extended through a step part 1c. The conveying tray 2 is equipped with a tray side wall 2a, a tray bottom face 2b and a rib 2c for partition for forming a storage partition chamber, a rib side wall 2ca inclined to the rib 2c for partition and a tray edge 2e extended through an outer flange part 2d above the tray side wall 2a. A tray side wall 2a and a rib side wall 2ca or peripheral wall in the partition chamber surrounded by the rib side wall 2ca and circumferential contact face of the seedling-raising pot 1 are engaged by frictional resistance. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a seedling pot, a transport tray, and a method for using the same, and more particularly, a seedling pot for filling culture soil, sowing and germinating plant seeds, and growing them to seedlings, The present invention relates to a transport tray for storing and transporting a plurality of seedling pots and a method for using the same.

  In recent years, cultivation using this kind of seedling pot has made it possible to grow in large quantities due to the advancement of the cultivation environment, requiring a large amount of seedling pots at once, filling the culture soil, sowing seeds, etc. In order to raise seedlings, it is necessary to transport the seedlings each time. For this purpose, a plurality of seedling pots are transported at a time using a transport tray.

  And in order to store a plurality of seedling pots in a transport tray, a large number of seedling pots that have been sent in a cardboard box are placed one by one on the transport tray and stored in a time-consuming manner. It is a fact.

For example, the seedling pot laminate 5 in which a predetermined number of cylindrical seedling pots are stacked is sandwiched between the storage trays 2, 3, and 4, and the side walls of the seedling pot laminate 5 are circular in plan view. Then, it is packed in a state of being compressed and deformed into a rectangular shape formed with sides shorter than the circular diameter. Further, the height of each storage tray 2, 3, 4 is configured to be lower than the height of the seedling pot so that the side wall of the seedling pot laminate 5 is not surrounded by each storage tray 2, 3, 4 ( Patent Literature 1), a presser lid 5 having an open window 3 partitioned by a presser bar 2, and a tray 7 that supports the opening side of the presser lid 5 and receives culture medium 6 filled in the presser lid 5. When it is used for pot planting, a planting pot tray 9 having a planting pot 10 exposed to the open window 3 side in a state accommodated in the presser lid 5 is provided and attached to the wall surface 20 for pot planting. When using, while providing the planting pot tray 9 with the planting pot 10 accommodated in the presser lid 5 and exposed to the open window 3, the planting pot tray 9 is attached to the outside of the planting pot 10. A pocket-shaped soil receiver that receives the soil in the planting pot The tray 15 is provided, which provided the mesh plate 19 for pressing the pressing lid 5 (see Patent Document 2) have been disclosed holds more 該土 receiving position of the tray 15.
JP 2004-215672 A JP 2005-333976 A

  However, although the thing of patent document 1 is related with a seedling pot and a storage tray, it packs a cylindrical seedling pot compactly, and does not store many seedling pots in a storage tray, Although the thing of patent document 2 can also be set as several seedling pots, it is for installing in concrete floors, such as a rooftop, a slope, a folding roof, and also a wall surface.

  In view of the above-mentioned problems, the seedling pot and the transport tray of the present invention, as a result of earnest study, as a result of keen study, the seedling pot is tilted so that the bottom is narrowed, the pot bottom connected to the bottom of the pot sidewall, A pot edge extending through a step bulged on the pot side wall, and the transport tray is lower than the pot side wall of the seedling pot and inclined so that the lower side is narrowed; and a lower side of the tray side wall; A connected tray bottom surface, a partitioning rib for forming a partitioned storage compartment standing upright from the tray bottom surface, a rib side wall inclined so as to be constricted downward in the partitioning rib, and an outer flange portion on the tray side wall The tray side wall of the storage compartment, the rib side wall, or the compartment inner wall surrounded by the rib side wall, and the outer peripheral contact surface of the seedling pot are locked by frictional resistance. Furthermore, using the seedling pots and the transport tray, the same number of seedling pots are stacked in a lying state, and a large number of juxtaposed seedling pots are juxtaposed in a process in which a large number of seedling pots are juxtaposed in rows and columns. The process of locking the seedling pot in the storage compartment and the step of locking the seedling pot in the storage compartment and transporting with the transport tray lying down from above And a step of lifting the tray upward and a step of inverting the transport tray lifted in the step of lifting the transport tray upward.

  The seedling pot, the transport tray and the method of using the seedling pot of the present invention have a structure in which the outer peripheral abutment surfaces of the plurality of seedling pots and the compartment inner peripheral walls of the plurality of storage compartments of the transport tray are locked by frictional resistance. In addition, it is possible to store a plurality of seedling pots in a transport tray in a short time just by lying down and lifting the transport tray from the seedling pots that are stacked in the vertical and horizontal multi-row and placed side by side, and its contribution is There is something immeasurable and it is extremely meaningful and highly practical.

  Hereinafter, the seedling pot and the transport tray of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings of the embodiment of the method for using the same. FIG. 1 is a plan view for explaining the outline of the embodiment of the seedling pot and the transport tray of the present invention. 2 is a cross-sectional view for explaining an embodiment of the seedling pot of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a plan view for explaining the embodiment of the transport tray of the present invention, and FIG. It is sectional drawing for demonstrating the outline | summary of the Example of a seedling pot and conveyance tray of FIG. 5, FIG. 5 is a side view for demonstrating the process of juxtaposing many seedling pots of the usage method of the seedling pot and conveyance tray of this invention FIG. 6 is a side view for explaining a process of locking the seedling pot in each storage compartment of the method for using the seedling pot and the transport tray of the present invention, and FIG. 7 shows the seedling pot of the present invention. Above the transport tray for how to use the transport tray Is a side view for explaining a process of lifting, Fig. 8 is a side view for explaining a step of reversing the conveying tray using the seedling pots and transport trays of the present invention.

  The present invention relates to a seedling pot, a transport tray and a method of using the same, and more specifically, a seedling pot 1 for filling culture soil, sowing seeds of plants and germinating them, and raising them to seedlings. In addition, the present invention relates to a transport tray 2 for storing and transporting a plurality of seedling pots 1 and a method for using the same. The seedling pot and the transport tray according to claim 1 include a cup-shaped seedling pot 1 and a large number of seedling pots. A dish-shaped transport tray 2 for transporting a seedling pot 1, wherein the seedling pot 1 is inclined so that the bottom is narrowed, a pot bottom 1 b connected to the bottom of the pot side wall 1 a, A pot edge 1d having a constant width extending through a step portion 1c bulged above the pot side wall 1a, and the transport tray 2 is lower than the pot side wall 1a of the seedling pot 1 and the lower side is narrowed Muyo An inclined tray side wall 2a, a tray bottom surface 2b connected to the lower side of the tray side wall 2a, a partitioning rib 2c for forming a plurality of partitioned storage compartments erected from the tray bottom surface 2b, A rib side wall 2ca that is inclined so that the lower side of the partitioning rib 2c is narrowed; and a tray edge portion 2e having a constant width that extends above the tray side wall 2a via an outer flange portion 2d. The tray side wall 2a and the rib side wall 2ca of the partition chamber or the partition wall peripheral wall surrounded by the rib side wall 2ca and the outer peripheral contact surface of the seedling pot 1 are locked by frictional resistance.

  Furthermore, the method for using the seedling pot and the transport tray according to claim 2 is to stack the same number of seedling pots 1 in a lying state using the seedling pot and the transport tray according to claim 1, and to form a vertical and horizontal array. Stacking the seedling pots in the storage compartments by stacking the feeding trays 2 from above the many seedling pots 1 juxtaposed in the step of juxtaposing the seedling pots and the step of juxtaposing the seedling pots. A transport tray lifted in a step of lifting, a step of lifting the transport tray in which the seedling pot 1 is locked in the step of locking the seedling pot in the respective storage compartments, and a step of lifting the transport tray And the step of reversing.

  That is, the seedling pot 1 of the present invention is cup-shaped, and in the embodiment shown in the figure, the plan view is rectangular, but it can be applied to a circular shape or other shapes such as an elliptical shape. Although high quality polyethylene is used as the material, other plastics, paper, non-woven fabric, etc. may be used.

  The transport tray 2 is dish-shaped, and in the illustrated embodiment, accommodates a large number of 5 × 3 seedling pots 1 and transports them as they are, and the quality of the material is the same as that of the seedling pots 1. However, other plastics, paper, non-woven fabric, etc. may be used.

  Next, the pot side wall 1a of the seedling pot 1 is inclined so that the lower part is narrowed, the lower part is connected to a pot bottom face 1b to be described later, and a pot edge part 1d to be described later is connected to the upper part via a step part 1c. It is extended.

  Next, the pot bottom 1b is a flat surface connected to the lower side of the inclined pot side wall 1a, and a plurality of small holes (not shown) for drainage are formed at a plurality of locations and peeled off at the time of stacking. A plurality of convex portions (not shown) are formed so as not to be in close contact with each other.

  Further, the pot edge 1d is of a constant width extending upward through a step 1c bulged above the pot side wall 1a, and when a plurality of seedling pots 1 are stacked, the lower pot edge Since the top portion of 1d abuts below the upper step portion 1c, it can be easily separated at the time of peeling.

  The tray side wall 2a of the transport tray 2 is lowered to about half of the pot side wall 1a so that the seedling pot 1 can be easily inserted and removed, and further, the inclination of the pot side wall 1a of the seedling pot 1 etc. It is inclined so that the lower part is narrowed at an angle. The lower part is connected to a small hole for drainage (not shown) and a tray bottom surface 2b provided with partition ribs 2c described later. An edge 2e is provided.

  Next, the partitioning ribs 2c are erected integrally from the tray bottom surface 2b of the transport tray 2, and form a plurality of partitioned storage partitioning chambers. The embodiment shown in FIG. Is a type partitioned into a 5 × 3 rectangular shape. In this case, in order to partition the longitudinal direction into five sections, the four partition ribs 2c are erected, and the short direction is partitioned into three sections. There are two partitioning ribs 2c standing upright.

  Next, the rib side wall 2ca is inclined so that the side of the partitioning rib 2c is narrowed downward, and is inclined at an equal angle to the inclination of the pot side wall 1a of the seedling pot 1 and the inclination of the tray side wall 2a. is there.

  Further, the tray edge portion 2e is a fixed width extending downwardly through the outer flange portion 2d above the tray side wall 2a, and serves as a gripping portion when a plurality of seedling pots 1 are stored and transported. At the same time, the strength of the transport tray 2 is reinforced.

  Furthermore, the tray side wall 2a and the rib side wall 2ca forming the respective storage compartments of the transport tray 2 or the peripheral wall of the compartment chamber surrounded by the rib side walls 2ca and the outer peripheral abutment surface below the seedling pot 1 are in friction. The seedling pot 1 and the transport tray 2 have flexibility and slight elasticity as material characteristics, and the outer peripheral contact surface of the seedling pot 1 is fitted into the peripheral wall of the compartment chamber of the transport tray 2. Further, the inclination of the pot side wall 1a of the seedling pot 1 and the inclination angle narrowed below the tray side wall 2a and the rib side wall 2ca of the transport tray 2 are all the same angle. It is.

  In other words, the outer peripheral abutment surface of the seedling pot 1 and the peripheral wall of the compartment of the transport tray 2 are formed in the same shape, and the pot edge 1d of the seedling pot 1 stored in the plurality of storage compartments of the transport tray 2 respectively. Are in contact with each other and are accommodated in all the compartments, and are approximately the same size as the transport tray 2.

  And the process of juxtaposing a large number of seedling pots in the usage method using the seedling pot 1 and the transport tray 2 described above shows a large number of seedling pots 1 housed in a cardboard box and sent. As in the example, 5 × 3 are stacked in 30 to 40 rows, vertically and horizontally in a row with the openings facing down, that is, the packaging sent in the cardboard box is opened and turned upside down. Thus, by simply placing the seedling pot 1 on a flat surface and lifting the cardboard box, a large number of multi-stage multi-row seedling pots 1 can be juxtaposed.

  Next, in the process of locking the seedling pots in the respective storage compartments, as shown in the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the transport tray 2 from above the many seedling pots 1 juxtaposed in the process of juxtaposing many seedling pots. The seedling pots 1 are inserted into the respective storage compartments of the transport tray 2 and pressed down slightly to bring the pot bottom 1b and the tray bottom 2b into contact with each other. In this state, the inner peripheral wall of each storage compartment and the outer peripheral contact surface of the seedling pot 1 are locked by frictional resistance.

  Next, in the step of lifting the transport tray upward, the transport tray 2 is lifted upward in a state where the seedling pot 1 is locked in the step of locking the seedling pot in each storage compartment, and is shown in FIG. As described above, the uppermost plurality of seedling pots 1 are respectively locked in all the storage compartments of the transport tray 2.

  Furthermore, in the process of reversing the transport tray, the transport tray 2 lifted in the lifting process is reversed. By reversing, a plurality of seedling pots 1 are stored in the transport tray 2 and filled with culture soil. It becomes a use state such as letting go.

  In other words, the seedling pot, the transport tray and the method of use of the present invention have been described with reference to the 5 × 3 transport tray, but the storage compartment and the number of stored seedling pots can be freely changed, A cardboard box filled with a large number of seedling pots 1 is opened, placed upside down, and simply covered with a transport tray 2, the seedling pots 1 can be stored and used in their respective storage compartments. .

  The seedling pot, the transport tray and the method of using the seedling pot of the present invention have a structure in which the outer peripheral abutment surfaces of the plurality of seedling pots and the compartment inner peripheral walls of the plurality of storage compartments of the transport tray are locked by frictional resistance. In addition, a seedling pot and a transport tray that can store a plurality of seedling pots in a transport tray in a short time by simply lying down and lifting the transport tray from above the seedling pots that are stacked in a row and vertically and arranged in a line A method is provided.

  FIG. 1 is a plan view for explaining the outline of the embodiment of the seedling pot and the transport tray of the present invention.   FIG. 2 is a sectional view for explaining an embodiment of the seedling pot of the present invention.   FIG. 3 is a plan view for explaining an embodiment of the transport tray of the present invention.   FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the outline of the embodiment of the seedling pot and the transport tray of the present invention.   FIG. 5 is a side view for explaining a process of juxtaposing a large number of seedling pots in the method of using the seedling pot and the transport tray of the present invention.   FIG. 6 is a side view for explaining a process of locking the seedling pot in each storage compartment of the method for using the seedling pot and the transport tray of the present invention.   FIG. 7 is a side view for explaining a process of lifting the transport tray upward in the method for using the seedling pot and the transport tray of the present invention.   FIG. 8 is a side view for explaining a process of reversing the transport tray in the method for using the seedling pot and the transport tray of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Raising pot 1a Pot side wall 1b Pot bottom 1c Step 1d Pot edge 2 Transport tray 2a Tray side wall 2b Tray bottom 2c Partition rib 2ca Rib side wall 2d Outer flange 2e Tray edge

Claims (2)

  A cup-shaped seedling pot and a dish-shaped transport tray for transporting a large number of seedling pots, wherein the seedling pot is inclined so that the lower part is narrowed, and the bottom of the pot connected to the lower part of the pot side wall And a pot edge having a constant width extending through a step portion bulged above the pot side wall, and the transport tray is inclined to be lower than the pot side wall of the seedling pot and to be constricted below. Tray side wall, a tray bottom surface connected to the lower side of the tray side wall, a partition rib for forming a plurality of storage compartments erected from the tray bottom surface, and the bottom of the partition rib is constricted A rib side wall that is inclined so as to extend, and a tray edge portion having a fixed width extending above the tray side wall via an outer flange portion, and the tray side wall and the rib side wall or the rib side wall of each storage compartment. Seedling pots and transport trays, characterized in that the or the compartment wall and the outer circumferential contact surface of the seedling pots locking by friction.   Using the seedling pots and the transport tray, the same number of seedling pots are stacked in a face-down state, and a large number of seedling pots juxtaposed in a process of juxtaposing a large number of seedling pots in rows and columns and a process of juxtaposing a large number of the seedling pots Locking the seedling pots in the process of locking the seedling pots in the respective storage compartments and the steps of locking the seedling pots in the respective storage compartments by stacking with the transport tray lying down from above the pots The use of the seedling pot and the transport tray according to claim 1, comprising a step of lifting the transport tray raised and a step of inverting the transport tray lifted in the step of lifting the transport tray. Method.

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