JP2020178636A - Haworthia ornamental case and ornamental body - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide ornamental cases suitable for Haworthia that is a succulent plant with transparent leaves.SOLUTION: An ornamental case 100 for a potted Haworthia comprises: a case body 10 with an area for setting a potted Haworthia F; and a light source 20 attached to the case body 10, being arranged behind the Haworthia F and at a height equal to or higher than the same height, and having an optical axis W directed toward the center of the Haworthia F. Preferably the light source 20 is arranged, with respect to a virtual horizontal plane passing through the center of the Haworthia F, behind the Haworthia F and at a height of 10 to 85 degrees above, and with respect to a virtual vertical plane passing through the center of the Haworthia F, behind the Haworthia F and at within 80 degrees in the left-right direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

The present invention relates to a Haworthia ornamental case and an ornamental body.

Conventionally, cases for viewing plants have been provided. For example, in the case described in Patent Document 1, a case main body and a light source attached to the ceiling of the case main body are provided, and plants are illuminated from above.
Further, Patent Document 2 proposes a case in which a plant is illuminated from all around including the pot.
Please refer to Patent Document 3 which discloses a technique related to the present invention.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-147326 JP-A-2018-081865 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 6-141684

The conventional case for viewing plants is intended to illuminate the entire plant and to emphasize the beauty of the plant by the reflected light.
On the other hand, Haworthia, a type of succulent plant, has some transparent leaves. In the appreciation of Haworthia, it is the light that passes through the transparent leaves that highlights its beauty.
When such a Haworthia is set in a conventional plant viewing case and illuminated from directly above, for example, as in the case described in Patent Document 1, the viewpoint of the viewer is substantially orthogonal to the optical axis of the illumination light. Therefore, only a small amount of the light transmitted through the transparent leaves of Haworthia reaches the viewer.
Further, as in the case described in Patent Document 2, when Haworthia is illuminated from the entire circumference together with the pot, the amount of light transmitted through the transparent leaves of Haworthia can certainly be secured, but the entire circumference of the potted Haworthia can be secured. The light shining on the surface becomes so-called backlit, and the effect of the light transmitted through the transparent leaves of Haworthia is diminished.

The present invention has devised the means described below in order to solve the above problems. That is, the case according to the present invention is a case for viewing potted Haworthia, which is a case body provided with an area for setting the potted Haworthia and a light source attached to the case body. It is arranged rearward from the viewpoint and at a height equal to or higher than the same height, and its optical axis includes a light source directed toward the center of Haworthia.

In the case constructed in this way, the light emitted from the light source irradiates and transmits the transparent leaves of Haworthia exclusively. On the other hand, since there is almost no light that illuminates the pot portion, the effect of so-called backlight is reduced.
The viewpoint of the viewer observing the light passing through the transparent leaves of Haworthia is almost the same height as the leaves of Haworthia. Therefore, when the light source is arranged diagonally behind Haworthia from the viewpoint of the viewer, its optical axis does not deviate from the viewpoint of the viewer and is not backlit, and a sufficient amount of light can be secured for the light transmitted through the leaves of Haworthia. The light incident on the transparent leaves of Haworthia is refracted or diffusely reflected and delivered to the viewer.
According to the study of the present inventor, in order to view Haworthia more beautifully, the height of an angle of 10 to 85 degrees above Haworthia, more preferably 75 degrees, with respect to the virtual horizontal plane passing through the center of Haworthia. It is preferable to place the light source at an angle height of ~ 85 degrees.

Similarly, it is preferable to arrange the light source within 80 degrees, more preferably 70 degrees in the left-right direction behind Haworthia with respect to the virtual vertical plane passing through the center of Haworthia.
The optical axis of this light source is directed toward the center of Haworthia. Here, the center of Haworthia refers to the central point of the front view of Haworthia when viewed from the light source, and the optical axis of the light source may intersect Haworthia in the central direction.
Since LEDs and bulbs are used as the light source, light is emitted from the light source in all directions. Here, the optical axis refers to the direction in which the amount of light is the largest among the light emitted from the light source.
In this specification, succulent plants whose leaves are partially transparent are collectively called Haworthia, and the technical scope does not depend on the name of the plant to be viewed. ..

The case according to the present invention is a case for viewing potted Haworthia, which comprises a table on which a plurality of the potted Haworthia are placed and a light source arranged in the center of the table. The relationship with the potted Haworthia arranged on the viewer side from the light source is that the light source is arranged behind the Haworthia and at a height equal to or higher than the same height, and its optical axis is in the central direction of the Haworthia. I'm sick.
In the case according to the present invention, it is preferable that the light source includes a light emitting portion arranged on the table and a reflecting portion arranged above the Haworthia.
Further, in the case according to the present invention, it is preferable that the reflective portion is attached to the ceiling portion of the case or is attached to a columnar portion erected from the table.
Further, in the case according to the present invention, it is preferable that the table rotates.

FIG. 1 is a plan explanatory view showing an arrangement position of a light source. FIG. 2 is a side explanatory view showing the arrangement position of the light source. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a case of an embodiment and a potted Haworthia set in the case. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a case of another embodiment. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the case of the other embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the case of FIG. 5 as viewed from below. FIG. 7 is an external view of a case of still another embodiment. FIG. 8 is a partially cutaway view viewed from below so that the inside of the case of FIG. 7 can be seen. FIG. 9 is a partially cutaway perspective view in which a part of the case of FIG. 7 is omitted so that the inside can be seen. FIG. 10 is a partially cutaway perspective view in which a part is omitted so that the inside of the case of another embodiment can be seen. FIG. 11 is a partially cutaway plan view in which a part is omitted so that the inside of the case of the other embodiment can be seen. FIG. 12 is a partially cutaway front view in which a part is omitted so that the inside of the case of the other embodiment can be seen. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a case of another embodiment. FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing a case of another embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The case of this embodiment is a potted Haworthia appreciation case. In the present embodiment, the common parts applicable to the following Examples 1 to 6 will be described first.
FIG. 1 is a plan explanatory view of Case 3000 showing the arrangement relationship of light sources, and FIG. 2 is a side explanatory view showing the arrangement relationship of light sources in the same case.
The light source of the present embodiment is arranged in the case body 3100 which is rearward of the Haworthia F set in the area 11 of the case body 3100 and at a height equal to or higher than the same height.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the light source of the case 3000 is within an angle θ _{W1 of} 80 degrees in the left-right direction behind Haworthia F with respect to the virtual vertical plane V passing through the center of Haworthia F. Or, it is arranged in an angle θ _{W2 of} 70 degrees.
At this time, the optical axis of the light source provided in the case body 3100 is directed toward the center of Haworthia F.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the light source of the case 3000 is at an angle θ _H1 of 10 to 85 degrees above or 75 degrees behind Haworthia F with respect to the virtual horizontal plane U passing through the center of Haworthia F. It is arranged on the rear surface D of the case body 310 at a height of an angle θ _H2 of about 85 degrees.
At this time, the optical axis of the light source is directed toward the center of Haorcia F, and when viewing Haorcia F from the position of viewer C shown in FIG. 2 from a horizontal line of sight, the transparent leaves of Haorcia F are horizontal to the viewer. Located at or near the line of sight, the amount of light that passes through the transparent portion of Haorcia F and enters the eye is maximized.
In addition, the optical axis of a part of the light source at the height of the angle θ _H1 or the light source at the height of the angle θ _H2 deviates from the viewpoint of the viewer C and does not become a backlight, and the light incident on the transparent leaves of Haorcia is It is refracted or diffusely reflected and delivered to the viewer C.

According to Case 3000 of the present embodiment, since the above configuration is used, a sufficient amount of light can be secured for the light transmitted through the transparent portion of the leaves of Haworthia F (visible by the viewer) while eliminating the influence of backlight.

(Example 1)
Hereinafter, examples will be specifically described. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing Case 100 of Example 1 in a state where Haworthia is set. The case 100 of the first embodiment includes a case main body 10 and a light source 20.
The case 100 is a device for displaying and viewing a single potted Haworthia. The case 100 is an exhibition / viewing device in which a light source 20 is arranged on the upper edge side of the rear wall D of the case body 10 so that Haworthia placed on the case body 10 can be viewed. The ornamental body is composed of the case 100 and the potted Haworthia F.

The case body 10 is made of synthetic resin and has a substantially L-shaped vertical cross section, and includes a bottom surface and a rear wall D erected from the bottom surface. The bottom surface of the case body 10 includes a region 11 for setting a potted Haworthia F.
As shown in FIG. 3, the light source 20 is attached to the upper edge side of the rear wall D.
In the light source 20 composed of LED tape lights, a plurality of LEDs are arranged on a tape-shaped base material. Therefore, light is emitted from each LED with the optical axis oriented substantially perpendicular to the tape-shaped base material.
In the example of FIG. 3, light is emitted in the direction of Haworthia F from a portion located diagonally rearward of Haworthia F when viewed from the viewer. In other words, this part is the substantial light source of the present invention.
And this substantial light source portion is located behind and above Haworthia F, that is, diagonally rearward. The preferred positional relationship is as described in FIGS. 1 and 2. By adjusting the actual position of the light source in this way, the amount of light passing through the leaves of Haworthia F is maximized while avoiding the influence of backlight. be able to.
Although not shown, the case 100 may have a bottom or a lid.

(Example 2)
Next, the case 200 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The same or corresponding parts as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, the description thereof will be omitted, and only the different parts will be described (the same applies hereinafter).
The case 200 of the second embodiment includes a case main body 210 and a light source 20.
The case 210 has a shape obtained by dividing the virtual cylinder in half in the axial direction, and Haworthia F is set inside the center of the opening 14, that is, the center of the virtual cylinder.

The shape of the case body 210 is not limited to semi-cylindrical, as long as the front surface (viewer side) is transparent or has an opening 14, but is not limited to semi-cylindrical, columnar, spherical, oblate, pyramidal, conical, bell-shaped, and cannonball. The shape, character shape, or the like may be a shape in which a part of the container is cut off substantially vertically or diagonally.
In this case, the material of the case body 210 may be translucent or opaque. When the material is opaque, the light source 20 is installed inside the case body 210, and if it is translucent, it may be inside or outside the case body 210.

In this example as well, the LED tape light is used as the light source 20. In this example, light is emitted from the entire area of the LED tape light in the direction of Haworthia F placed in the center of the case body 210. Therefore, the amount of light passing through the leaves of Haworthia F increases.
The light source 20 is arranged diagonally behind Haworthia F, and its preferable positional relationship is as described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
The light source 20 includes a power supply unit and a switch (not shown), and can be driven manually or automatically. Further, the light source 20 includes a control unit (not shown), and can change the color, intensity, and blinking autonomously or in accordance with music or moving images such as a music box. (The same applies to all the examples below).

(Modified Example of Example 2)
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the case 200, which is a modification of the second embodiment, includes a case main body 210, a light source 20, a ceiling portion 12, and a rotating portion 15.
The ceiling portion 12 is made of an opaque material or a colored synthetic resin, and is formed in a disk shape that can be attached to the case body 210. The ceiling portion 12 is attached to the case body 210 so as to be located above the light source 20.

The rotating portion 15 is formed in a disk shape and is rotatably provided on the case body 210 so as to be located below the light source 20. Further, the rotating portion 15 has a region 11 in which a potted Haworthia is placed and set, and the set Haworthia can rotate in the region 11 as a rotation driving portion (not shown) is driven. Become.

(Example 3)
Case 300 of the third embodiment is a small dome-shaped device as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the case 300 of the third embodiment includes a case main body 310, a light source 20, and a rotating portion 15.
The case body 310 is formed of a transparent resin material in a cylindrical shape, and a hemispherical dome portion 13 is provided on the upper edge thereof. The entire or part of the inner peripheral surface of the dome portion 13 is a high light reflecting surface. It is preferably a mirror surface such as a plated surface. A vent K is formed at the top of the dome portion 13.

The case body 310 and the dome portion 13 may be integrated or separate.
The case body 310 may have at least a transparent front side wall so that Haworthia placed therein can be observed. A window (space) may be provided on the front side wall of the case body 310.
An LED tape light is used as the light source 20, and the light source 20 is attached to the inner peripheral surface of the dome portion 13 in a half area on the rear side. As a result, it has the same effect as the light source 20 described with reference to FIG. Further, in combination with the light reflecting surface of the inner peripheral surface of the dome portion 13, a unique light decoration effect is produced.
In this example, the light source 20 made of the LED tape light is attached in the circumferential direction of the dome portion 13, but this may be attached to the inner peripheral wall of the case main body portion 310. Of course, the light source 20 is adjusted so as to be located diagonally behind Haworthia F.

The rotating unit 15 has a disk, a rotation driving unit (not shown), and a drive shaft of the disk driven by the rotation driving unit. The rotary drive unit and the rotary unit 15 are housed in the case body 310. The rotary drive unit includes a base, is arranged below the rotary unit 15, and is connected to the disk via a drive shaft. The base is formed in the shape of a pyramid with slopes on all sides, and solar cells are arranged on the slopes on all sides. The rotation drive unit rotates the disk of the rotation unit 15 using the solar cell arranged on the base as a power source.

(Example 4)
Case 400 of Example 4 is applied when viewing a plurality of potted Haworthia as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12. The case 400 includes a case body 410 made of a transparent material such as acrylic resin, a light source 20, and a table 30.
The case body 410 is formed in the shape of a large dome, and is a large transparent dome-shaped container in which a plurality of pots can be arranged along the inner surface. The upper part of the case body 410 has a vent K.

The table 30 is housed in the case body 410. Further, on the table 30, a tubular portion or a columnar portion 33 is erected in the center, and a light source 20 is installed at a position higher than Haworthia F of the tubular portion or the columnar portion 33. The table 30 is provided with a turntable 31 for rotating the potted Haworthia. The table 30 is also rotatable. The rotation speed and rotation direction of the turntable 31 may be synchronized or independent. Further, the rotations of the turntable 31 and the table 30 may be synchronized or independent.
White light or light having a predetermined wavelength is emitted from the light source 20 in the entire circumferential direction.

According to Case 400 of Example 4, all Haworthia Fs are irradiated with light from diagonally behind them. Therefore, a suitable lighting environment for Haworthia F can be ensured from anywhere around the case body 410.
Light may be emitted from the light source 20 only in a limited direction, and only Haworthia located in the emission direction may be selectively illuminated.
A mirror ball can also be adopted as the light source 20.
The mirror ball and other light sources can be directly attached to the dome portion 410, and a combination of a lamp and a mirror can be used as the light source. The lamp is arranged on the table 30 side, the mirror is attached to the dome portion 410, and the light of the lamp is reflected by the mirror to irradiate Haworthia F.

(Example 5)
Case 800 of Example 5 is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, the case 800 of the fifth embodiment includes a case main body 810, a plurality of light sources 20, a turntable 31, and a rotation drive unit 32.
The case body 810 is formed in a hollow rectangular parallelepiped shape surrounded by a flat plate made of a transparent material, and includes a ceiling portion 12. A hinge 16 is provided between the end of the ceiling portion 12 and the upper end of the rear surface D, and the ceiling portion 12 is provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the case body 810. Further, the case body 810 is used in a state where the bottom surface facing the ceiling portion 12 is open, and the rotation drive unit 32 is provided on the bottom surface of the opening and the opening is closed.

A plurality of light sources 20 are provided on the case body 810. One light source 20 is provided on the ceiling portion 12, and the other light source 20 is provided on the upper side of the rear surface D. More specifically, one light source 20 is arranged on the ceiling portion 12 on the rear surface D side of Haworthia F, and the other light source 20 is arranged on the rear surface D above Haworthia F.
According to the case 800 of the fifth embodiment configured in this way, since the plurality of light sources 20 and 20 are arranged diagonally behind the Haworthia F, the Haworthia F can be illuminated with a sufficient amount of light.

The rotation drive unit 32 is a drive unit for rotating the turntable 31, and includes a power supply unit and a switch. The rotation drive unit 32 is provided with a turntable 31 in the center. In the case 800 of the eighth embodiment, the rotary drive unit 32 and the rotary table 31 are configured at the same height.

(Example 6)
FIG. 14 shows Case 900 of the sixth embodiment.
In this case 900, Haworthia F is housed in a case body 910 formed of a transparent material such as acrylic resin in a rectangular parallelepiped via a turntable 930. The case body 910 is lifted by the foot plate 940. The foot plate 940 is extrapolated to the lower peripheral wall of the case body 910.
A window plate 955 is attached to the front surface of the case body 910. The window plate 955 is made of a transparent plate material, is hinged to the case body 910 at its lower edge, and is temporarily fixed to the case body 910 at its upper edge via a magnet 952. As a result, the window plate 955 opens forward when the Haworthia F is taken in and out.
Reference numeral 960 is an air hole formed in the case body 960.

The ceiling plate 920 of the case body 910 is inclined so as to face the window plate 955. A light source 20 is provided on the lower surface of the ceiling plate 920 on the lower porch side. As a result, when the window plate 955 is used as the observation surface, the light source 20 is arranged diagonally behind Haworthia F. An LED tape light is used for the light source 20. That is, the light source 20 is in the form of a tape continuous in the paper surface thickness direction. Reference numeral 922 is a control device for the light source 20, which controls the light source 20 by receiving electric power from an external power source (not shown).
One or more Haworthia Fs can be stored in this case 90. Depending on the number of Haworthia F, the case body 910 and the light source are extended in the paper surface thickness direction of FIG.

Hereinafter, other modification modes will be described. Of course, the present invention is not limited to the description of the embodiment of the above invention, the description of the embodiment, and the description of the modification thereof. Various modifications are also included in the present invention as long as those skilled in the art can easily conceive without departing from the description of the scope of claims.
As mentioned above, the positional relationship between the potted Haworthia and the light source is important for beautifully illuminating Haworthia.
Therefore, it is preferable to provide means for adjusting the spatial positional relationship between the two, for example, a spacer. An example of a spacer is a table on which a pot is placed.
Further, it is preferable to provide a means for changing the direction of the light source itself in order to adjust the optical axis of the light source. As a means for changing the optical axis, there is a position adjusting device that adjusts the direction of the light source itself. The optical axis can also be adjusted via a mirror. Further, a window may be provided between the light source and Haworthia, and the light supplied from the light source to Haworthia can be controlled by this window.

Plants may be arranged in two rows in the front and rear of a horizontally long box-shaped case body having a transparent front surface, a partition plate may be provided between the front row and the rear row, and the floor surface may be a conveyor belt sushi type orbiting type. In this case, the pot that has moved to the front passes behind the partition plate and returns to the front side again. In this case, the light source is installed on the partition plate.
Further, the case may be a circular box-type device for displaying and viewing a plurality of potted plants or figurines.
In the case of the present invention, the side surface of the case body on the rear row side may also be transparent, and a light source may be installed on the rear back side of the partition plate. In this case, the Haworthia inside can be viewed from both sides of the device.
Furthermore, a photograph or a picture may be attached to the back side surface of the case body or the partition plate. In this case, the light source should be installed behind the photograph or picture. At this time, it is also possible to print a plurality of photographs or pictures on a long film and wind them up with rolls at both ends. Further, it is possible to use all or a part of the light source as a moving image display.

In all the embodiments, handles, hooks, holes, etc. may be provided in these case bodies, and ropes, chains, or the like may be attached thereto so that the case can be hung from a wall, ceiling, or the like. As a result, the case can be installed at a height close to the viewer's horizontal line of sight, and the exhibits can be viewed more effectively.
In the box-shaped case, protrusions and holes that can be engaged with the upper and lower parts of the case body to connect the cases can be installed so that these cases can be installed in multiple stages.

Also, if the case body is made cylindrical instead of dome-shaped and protrusions and holes for connection are installed on the top and bottom of the case so that the cases can be stacked vertically, multiple cases can be stacked or suspended. You can also do it.
The light source is not limited to the LED tape light mentioned in the above embodiment, a device that emits laser light, and a mirror ball, and is not limited to, for example, a light source having an LED drive device and a switch, or a backlight. , EL, electroluminescence light, lamp, discharge lamp, or the like, or other light sources may be used. Further, it may be a combination of these and the reflecting portion. Further, the reflecting portion may be any one that reflects the light from the light emitting portion, and may be, for example, a reflector, a luminous paint, a reflective tape, or the like, and is not limited to a mirror ball.

The rotating portion or the rotating table may be mechanically driven or may be electrically driven. In the case of electric drive, it is not limited to those equipped with a power supply unit and a switch. For example, a solar power generation system may be provided, or a USB cable and a switch for connecting to a computer may be provided. It may be. In this case, it can be driven by a USB battery.
Further, a hanging type small ornamental greenhouse (equipment) may be provided. In this case, the exhibit can be placed near the viewer's horizontal line of sight, and the light transmitted through the transparent part of the exhibit can be efficiently seen by the viewer, and the transparent part can be viewed more beautifully. ..

10,210,310,410,810,910,3100 Case body 20 Light source 30 Table 31 Turntable 32 Rotation drive unit 33 Columnar part 100, 200, 300, 400, 800, 900, 3000 Case C Viewer D Rear surface F Haorcia U Virtual horizontal plane V Virtual vertical plane W Optical axis θ _H1 , θ _H2 Angle in the height direction of the light source θ _W1 , θ _W2 Angle in the horizontal direction of the light source

Claims (9)

A potted Haworthia viewing case
A case body having an area for setting the potted Haworthia,
A light source attached to the case body, which is arranged behind the Haworthia and at a height equal to or higher than the same height, and whose optical axis is directed toward the center of the Haworthia.
Case equipped with. According to claim 1, the light source is arranged at a height of an angle of 10 to 85 degrees above or a height of an angle of 75 to 85 degrees behind the virtual horizontal plane passing through the center of Haorcia. The case described. The case according to claim 2, wherein the light source is arranged within 80 degrees or 70 degrees in the left-right direction behind Haworthia with respect to a virtual vertical plane passing through the center of Haworthia. A potted Haworthia viewing case
A table on which a plurality of the potted Haworthia are placed, and
A light source located above the center of the table.
The relationship between the light source and the potted Haworthia arranged on the viewer side of the light source is a case where the light source is arranged behind the Haworthia and at a height equal to or higher than the same height. The case according to claim 4, wherein the light source includes a light emitting unit arranged on the table and a reflecting unit arranged above Haworthia. The case according to claim 5, wherein the reflective portion is attached to a ceiling portion of the case or a columnar portion erected from the table. The case according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the table rotates. An ornamental body having a potted Haworthia and an ornamental case of the potted Haworthia.
The ornamental case includes a case body having an area for setting the potted Haworthia, and a light source attached to the case body.
An ornamental body in which the light source is arranged behind the Haworthia set in the region and at a height equal to or higher than the same height, and the optical axis thereof is directed toward the center of the Haworthia. The light source is arranged at a height of 10 to 85 degrees or a height of 75 to 85 degrees behind Haorcia with respect to a virtual horizontal plane passing through the center of Haorcia, and the light source is of Haorcia. The ornamental body according to claim 8, which is arranged within 80 degrees or 70 degrees in the left-right direction behind Haorcia with respect to a virtual vertical plane passing through the center.

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