JP2010023857A - Water uptake rubber container for cut flower - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a water uptake rubber container for a cut flower, the container being designed so that a cut flower can easily be held for decoration in a house, office, or the like, a cut flower can keep its freshness longer, the need to add water to the container and hence time and effort to replace water are eliminated, a flower can easily be held in the container for decoration according to a flower container selected from a variety of vases baskets, and so on, and prevents a cut flower from withering, even if the container is kept lying lengthwise over a long time. <P>SOLUTION: The water uptake rubber container for a cut flower has a rubber valve 2, in the upper part of a container body 1 that has a shape of a bag made of inflatable rubber, with the rubber valve 2 being able to seal the inside of the container body 1, when the stem 5 of a cut flower is inserted into the rubber valve. It is preferable that a rubber balloon be used as the container body 1 and have a shape of a sake bottle or a long-neck sake bottle. A flange-like upper edge may be formed at the upper end of the container body 1. In addition, the rubber valve 2 may be formed from a rubber sheet of a bowl shape, which has an insertion hole 21 for a cut flower in the middle, and two or more rubber valves 2 may be used. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a rubber container for landing a cut flower, in which one cut flower is inserted into a container body, and one or more flowers are put in a vase or a basket such as a basket to make use of the flower.

  Conventionally, it has been common to change the water every day after the cut flowers are used in the vase. In addition, in order to improve the longevity of cut flowers, No. 2-46668 is used as a container for maintaining the freshness of cut flowers by placing one or more cut flowers in the container body and putting them in one or more flower vases such as vases and baskets. Has been proposed. This is a container body formed in a cylindrical shape having a predetermined length with a synthetic resin having flexibility, and at its upper end opening, with a water absorbent resin having an expansibility or a composite water absorbent material thereof, It had a structure in which a water stop cock formed in a disk shape having a cut flower stem insertion hole in the center was held (see FIG. 5).

  In addition, the purpose of No. 2-46668 is to bring the cut flowers that require water retention, such as orchids, from the producers to the buyers who are the final consumers via the flower market and flower shops. In addition, it is possible to pass the cut flowers while maintaining the freshness thereof. At this time, the water stop cock swells with water and expands, and when the cut flower stalk is passed through the insertion hole, the upper end opening is stopped, so that it is difficult for water to leak from the container.

  However, in actual Japanese Utility Model No. 2-46668, the shape of the container body is cylindrical, and the lower end is curved like a test tube and has a sharp point, so it cannot stand upright and stand upright. They must always be transported in a vase or basket with a support member or in a special container. In addition, if the container body is tilted for a long time, the water stopcock expands with water, and it is possible to temporarily stop the gap between the cut flower stem and the insertion hole, and the gap between the container body and the water stopcock. However, over time, the water once sucked by the water absorbent resin or the composite water absorbent material gradually leaks out of the container body through the water absorbent resin or the composite water absorbent material. There was a problem.

It should be noted that when the Japanese Utility Model No. 2-46668 is used at home, office, etc., it is inconvenient to use, and this is considered to have been devised for use in business.
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 2-46668

  The present invention provides a rubber container for landing a cut flower that can be easily used at home, office, etc., can extend the life of cut flowers, can reduce the number of times of water supply, and does not require much water supply. The purpose is to provide.

  Another purpose is that it is made of rubber, so it can be deformed according to the size and shape of the vase, and it can be easily adapted to various vases, baskets, etc. Another object of the present invention is to provide a rubber container for landing a cut flower that is almost free from water spills and has almost no fear of withering of the cut flower without exchanging water.

  The present invention has been made in order to eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks, that is, rubber that allows the inside of the container body to be sealed when a cut flower stalk is inserted into the upper part of the expandable rubber bag-like container body. A structure is provided with a valve. Moreover, it is preferable to use a rubber balloon for the container body, and to make the shape into a bottle shape or a long neck bottle shape. Also, a bowl-shaped upper edge piece is provided at the upper end of the container body, and a rubber valve may be formed in a bowl shape having a through hole for cut flowers in the center, and two or more rubber valves are provided. It is good as a thing. Moreover, it is good also as what attaches a valve member to the upper part of a container main body instead of a rubber valve.

  A rubber valve (2) is provided in the upper inner wall of the inflatable rubber bag-like container body (1) as in claim 1 so that the inside can be sealed after the cut flower stem (5) is inserted. Therefore, it is possible to easily use cut flowers at home, offices, etc., extend the longevity of cut flowers, almost eliminate the need for water replenishment, and require little time for water exchange. In addition, because it is made of rubber, it can be deformed according to the size and shape of the vase (4), and it can be easily used for various types of vases and baskets (4) such as vases and baskets. There is almost no water spillage, so there is no worry about the dryness of cut flowers, and it is safe to keep dogs and cats indoors.

  As a container body (1) as described in claim 2, by using a bottle-shaped or long-necked bottle-shaped rubber balloon, the container body (1) can be easily put into a vase (4), and the container body (1) can be used in various types of vases. It will be compatible with flower containers (4) such as baskets.

  As shown in claim 3, by providing a bowl-shaped upper edge piece (11) at the upper end of the container body (1), when water is poured into the container body (1), the upper edge piece (11) is held. Water can be easily supplied from the faucet.

  By forming it as a rubber valve (2) as a rubber valve (2) at the center with a bowl-shaped rubber thin plate having an insertion hole (21) for cut flowers, by molding integrally with the container body (1) Therefore, mass production is possible and can be provided at low cost.

  By providing two or more rubber valves (2) as in the fifth aspect, even if the container body (1) remains fallen for a long time, water leakage is less likely to come out.

  Instead of the rubber valve (2) as in claim 6, a valve member (3) formed of a flexible synthetic resin is mounted on the upper part of the container body (1) and inserted as a valve member (3). By providing a hole (31) and a bowl-shaped upper edge piece (32), it becomes possible to easily attach the valve member (3) to the upper part of a commercially available rubber balloon. The container body (1), which is a balloon, can also be replaced.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, which will be described based on this figure. (1) is an inflatable rubber bag-like container body, and the container body (1) is preferably a bottle-shaped or long-necked bottle-shaped rubber balloon. Moreover, it is good also as what formed the bowl-shaped upper edge piece (11) at the upper end of the said container main body (1) like FIG.2 (b) and FIG.2 (c). The size of the rubber balloon when contracted is about 50 mm in total length, about 70 mm in maximum width, and the rubber thickness is about 0.3 mm to 0.6 mm, but it is not limited to this value.

  (2) is a rubber valve provided on the upper part of the container body (1), that is, on the inner wall inner surface in the vicinity of the opening [see FIG. 2 (a)]. The rubber valve (2) When inserted, it serves to make the inside of the container body (1) sealable. Further, the rubber valve (2) may be formed of a bowl-shaped rubber thin plate having an insertion hole (21) for cut flowers in the center, and two or more rubber valves (2) may be provided as necessary. good. The rubber valve (2) is preferably molded integrally with the container body (1).

  (3) is a valve member that is formed of a flexible synthetic resin instead of the rubber valve (2) and is attached to the upper portion of the container body (1). The valve member (3) is inserted in the center. A bowl-shaped upper edge piece (32) is provided which has a hole (31) and is attached to the upper edge piece (11) so as to overlap therewith. The outer diameter of the cylindrical portion of the valve member (3) is preferably slightly larger than the upper inner diameter of the container body (1), and the valve member (3) is preferably press-fitted into the container body (1). (4) is a vase such as a vase or a basket for containing the product of the present invention (see FIG. 4).

  Next, a method of using the present invention will be described. First, water is poured into the container body (1) as shown by the white arrow in FIG. 3 (a) until the total length of the container body (1) is about 100 mm to 120 mm, and then the stems of cut flowers (5) is inserted from above the container body (1) and is inserted through the insertion hole (21) of the rubber valve (2) [see FIG. 3 (b)]. At this time, when the upper edge piece (11) is provided as shown in FIGS. 2 (b) and 2 (c), the upper edge piece (11) is held in the hand and water is poured from the faucet. Is easier to enter. The work of cultivating cut flowers is completed simply by putting the one shown in FIG. 3B into the vase (4) such as the vase and the basket shown in FIG.

  The case where cut flowers can be utilized using the product of the present invention in the vase (4) will be described in detail. First, the case where one cut flower can be used will be described. When using a vase (4) with a narrow inner shape as shown in FIG. 4 (a), the container main body (1) has the size of the vase (4) when the one shown in FIG. 3 (b) is inserted. Fits to the inner shape. In addition, when using a vase (4) having a wide inner shape as shown in FIG. 4 (b), if the container in the state of FIG. 3 (b) is inserted, cut flowers can be used with the container body (1) tilted. It becomes a thing. Next, a case where a plurality of cut flowers can be used will be described. Using a vase (4) as shown in FIG. 4 (c), a predetermined number of the vases in the state of FIG. 3 (b) are sequentially inserted until the inside of the vase (4) is full. At this time, when the container body (1) is sequentially placed on the bottom of the vase (4) and becomes full, it is placed on the container body (1) in sequence, and the container body (1) is placed on the bottom. Since there is a step in the object, a step is also added to the position of the cut flower.

  Next, the operation of the present invention will be described. If the thing of the state of FIG.3 (b) is prepared beforehand, even if it is a vase (4), such as many kinds of vases and baskets from which a magnitude | size and a shape differ, according to the inner shape of this vase (4) It is possible for anyone to easily use cut flowers by simply placing the appropriate number of the ones in the state of FIG. 3 (b), and the longevity of the cut flowers will be extended and the sealed state will be secured, so water evaporation will be drastically reduced. Since it does not require replenishment of water and requires little time for water exchange, the use of the product of the present invention at home, office, etc. makes it very easy to use. At this time, since the cut flower stem (5) is in a state where the rubber container body (1) is inflated, an internal pressure is always applied to the internal water as shown by the arrows in FIGS. This internal pressure assists the water absorption of the cut flower, and by improving the water absorption of the cut flower, the cut flower is kept long and fresh. In addition, when cut flowers are alive using the product of the present invention, when a small animal such as a dog or a cat is kept indoors, even if the vase (4) is knocked down by those small animals, it is shown in FIG. 3 (c). Thus, since the sealed state is ensured, water does not spill out. In addition, when rose cut flowers were utilized using the product of the present invention, it was confirmed from experimental results that the cut flowers could be maintained without dying even if the water was not changed for 10 days. The reason for this is that the water is sealed and there is no contact with new air, so that the water is very difficult to rot and the cut of the flower is improved by the internal pressure.

It is explanatory drawing which shows embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the valve mechanism provided in the container main body upper part of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the use condition and sealing state of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state in which this invention goods were accommodated in the vase. It is explanatory drawing which shows embodiment of a conventional product.

Explanation of symbols

1 Container body
11 Upper edge piece 2 Rubber valve
21 Insertion hole 3 Valve member
31 Insertion hole
32 Upper edge piece 5 Cut flower stem

Claims (6)

  A rubber valve (2) is provided above the inflatable rubber bag-like container body (1) so that the inside of the container body (1) can be sealed when the cut flower stem (5) is inserted. A rubber container for landing cut flowers.   The rubber container for landing a cut flower according to claim 1, wherein the shape of the container body (1) is a bottle-like shape or a long-necked bottle-shaped shape and is a rubber balloon.   The rubber container for landing of cut flowers according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a bowl-shaped upper edge piece (11) is provided at an upper end of the container body (1).   2. The rubber container for landing cut flowers according to claim 1, wherein the rubber valve (2) is a bowl-shaped rubber thin plate having an insertion hole (21) for cut flowers in the center.   The rubber container for landing cut flowers according to claim 1 or 4, wherein two or more rubber valves (2) are provided. Instead of the rubber valve (2), a valve member (3) formed of a flexible synthetic resin is mounted on the upper part of the container body (1), and the valve member (3) is a cut flower stem (5). The rubber container for landing cut flowers according to claim 1, wherein the rubber container is provided with an insertion hole (31) through which the flower is inserted and provided with a bowl-shaped upper edge piece (32).