JP2892976B2 - Flower arrangement tools - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a flower arrangement tool and a flower display device using the same.

[0002]

2. Description of the Prior Art Kenyama,
Oasis, object-like objects formed of glass, and the like are known. Each of these is submerged in a water basin or the like, and one or several flower stems are supported, and the flowers are arranged in a desired form and decorated.

[0003]

All of the above-mentioned conventional tools for arranging flowers hold a flower or a bouquet in a stationary state, and the arranging flowers serve as a fixed background of a living space. The present invention fundamentally changes the concept of such a conventional flower arrangement tool, and provides a flower arrangement tool capable of displaying flowers in a moving and aesthetic state, and a display device using the same. It is an issue.

[0004]

The flowering implement of the present invention comprises:
A tool for arranging flowers in a container filled with water, which has a hollow donut shape and is characterized in that it can float on water. Such a flower arrangement tool is preferably made of thin glass. Further, it is preferable that at least one of the side surfaces has a protrusion protruding to the side, or that the upper surface has an opening communicating the inside and the outside of the cavity.

[0005] The flower display device of the present invention is a glass flowering implement having a glass container, water filled in the container, and an outer diameter smaller than the opening of the container, floating on the water. It is composed of In such a display device, it is preferable that the bottom surface of the glass container has a convex curved surface, and that water is filled halfway through the container.

[0006]

The flower arrangement tool of the present invention is used by inserting one large flower or a group of small flowers into the center hole of the flower arrangement tool and floating it on the surface of a watered container. Flowers floating on the surface of the water are shaken by the surrounding wind, or rotate at the same position, and move gently on the surface of the water. Therefore, a dynamic display effect can be obtained. When the flower arrangement tool is made of glass, it makes a cool sound when it comes into contact with the edge of the container, and you can enjoy a display effect with sound like a wind chime.

In a flower arrangement tool having a laterally projecting projection on the side surface, a particularly light sound is obtained when the projection touches the side wall of the container. give. Further, the projections provide directionality to the flower arrangement tool, so that a sense of stability can be obtained for a viewer.

[0008] In the case of having an opening on the upper surface,
The opening can be raised above or below the water surface. In some cases, water is poured from the opening, and the cavity 4 is filled with water to obtain a weight, so that it can be submerged at the bottom of the container and used as a flower fixing device.

The flower display device of the present invention exhibits all the functions of the flower arrangement tool described above, and the sound of contact between the glasses produces a light sound. When a glass container having a bottom surface with a convexly curved surface is used, the flower arrangement tool moves on the water surface and the container itself shakes slowly, so that the dynamic display effect is further enhanced.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of a flower arrangement tool and a flower display device of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing one embodiment of a flower arrangement tool of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view thereof, FIGS. 3 and 4 are schematic process diagrams showing a manufacturing method thereof,
5 is a perspective view showing the method of use, FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing another method of use, FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing another method of use, and FIG. 8 shows another embodiment of the flower arrangement tool of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of FIG.

The flowering implement 1 of FIG. 1 is a glass product having a hollow donut shape or a floating ring shape as a whole, and one projection 2 protrudes from a side wall thereof. Here, “hollow” does not mean the hole 3 at the center of the donut, but means that the annular body itself has the hollow portion 4. In this embodiment, the flower arrangement tool 1 has a shell structure composed of a glass wall 5 having a thickness of, for example, about 0.3 to 0.5 mm, as shown in FIG. 2, and the hollow portion 4 is annularly continuous. However, a partition may be provided in the middle, or a C-shape may be provided. Reference numeral 6 in FIG. 2 denotes a joint of a glass wall at the time of manufacturing described later.

As shown in FIG. 2, the cross-sectional shape of the flower arrangement tool 1 is usually not a geometrically accurate circular shape. Also, the overall shape is not an accurate donut shape. For example, in this embodiment, the upper surface 7 and the lower surface 8 are not parallel. Therefore, it has a handmade warmth. However, it may of course be formed in a geometrically accurate shape. The flower arrangement tool 1 is preferably made of colorless and transparent glass, but may be colored and transparent or opaque. Further, instead of glass, it may be formed of a hard synthetic resin or the like. The size of the flower arrangement tool 1 is not particularly limited. For example, when the outer diameter D1 is 4 to 5 cm, the height H is 1.
It is desirable to set the inner diameter D2 of the hole to about 2 cm.

As will be described later, the projection 2 can use the base of the glass tube when it is manufactured from the glass tube (tube glass) as it is. However, a plurality of protrusions may be provided. For example, two protrusions can be provided by using the root portions 12 and 15 on both sides (see FIG. 3) of one glass tube, and by pulling the surface with a clip before the glass hardens, More protrusions can be molded.

The flower arrangement tool 1 is manufactured, for example, as shown in FIGS. That is, first, the central portion 10 of the glass tube (tube glass) 9 is heated to a melting temperature (step S1), and air is sent from the open end 11 to expand the central portion 10 (step S2). Central part 1 that has expanded further
While heating 0, air is blown from the open end 11 to expand into a sphere (step S3). Next, one of the glass tubes 9 is burned off at its root 12 (step S4), and the upper and lower surfaces 13,
14 is pressed lightly to make it flat (step S5).

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the remaining glass tube 9 is kept horizontal, and air is sucked from the open end 11 while partially heating as necessary, thereby indenting the upper surface 13 (step). S6) Then, the surface 14 is turned upside down and the opposite surface 14 is similarly dented (step S7). Furthermore, the walls 13 and 14 that are doubled together are removed by heating and melting,
The glass of seam 6 is welded (step S8). Then, the last remaining glass tube 9 is blown off at a position somewhat distant from the root portion 15 and the opening is welded (step S).
9). At this time, the glass tube 9 is melted while being pulled, so that the tip of the remaining glass tube 9a is thinned and closed, and the portion becomes the above-mentioned projection 2. In addition to the above manufacturing method, the flower arrangement tool 1 can also be manufactured by, for example, bending the glass tube 9 into a C shape, and further joining the both ends to form a ring shape. Can be manufactured.

The flower arrangement tool 1 manufactured as described above includes:
For example, as shown in FIG.
Insert and float on the water in the container. FIG.
In the case of (1), about half of water 18 is put in a large glass bowl 17 and floated on the water 18. In this embodiment, the bottom surface 19 of the glass bowl 17 is a convex curved surface.
When the flower arrangement tool 1 is floated on the water surface in this way, it changes depending on the weight of the flower and the like.
About one-third floats on the surface of the water. At that time, the petals 16a of the flower 16 lightly ride on the upper surface of the flower arrangement tool 1,
The flower 16b enters the hole 3 of the flower arrangement tool 1, and only the stem 16c penetrating downward from the hole 3 is in the water. In this state, the flower 16 has the appearance of a water lily floating on the water surface.

As shown in FIG. 6, the stems 16c of the plurality of flowers 16 can be inserted into the center hole 3 of the flower arrangement tool 1 and used. In this case, since the flower arrangement tool 1 bundles a plurality of flower stems 16c, an appearance in which a so-called bouquet-shaped bouquet is floated on the water surface is obtained. In any of the above cases, the stem 16c is inserted into the hole 3, and the petals 16a and 16c are located above the water surface.
And the broom 16b does not come into direct contact with water. Therefore, rot or slimming due to water is prevented,
The flowers 16 can last longer.

The above-mentioned glass bowl 17, the water 18 contained therein, and the flower arrangement tool 1 are also embodiments of the flower display device of the present invention. For example, in the display device 22 of FIG. 6, the flower arrangement tool 1 can freely move on the water surface as shown by the arrow A. Also, it freely rotates around its own axis as shown by arrow B. For this reason, the flowers 16 move slowly due to the surrounding wind, and the appearance is cool. Further, since the bottom surface of the glass bowl 17 is curved, the flat table 2
When placed on 3, it can swing as indicated by arrow C.
Therefore, it is possible to enjoy an elegant taste by shaking in the wind or by shaking the viewer's hand. In addition, the flower arrangement tool 1 also shakes or moves according to the shake of the glass bowl 17.

Further, when the glass flower arrangement tool 1 hits the inner surface of the glass bowl 17, a cool sound is produced. In particular, when the projection 2 hits, a sound with a light (high) reverberation is emitted, so that not only the appearance but also the sound can produce a coolness. The projection 2 is a glass bowl 1
When the inside of 7 is hit, the flower 16 rebounds in an unexpected direction, thereby increasing interest.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, a large basin 25 made of glass or ceramics may be filled with water, and a large number of flower arrangement tools 1 into which flowers 16 are inserted may be floated.
In that case, the flower arrangement tools 1 moving in various directions hit each other and bounce back while making sound, so that a gorgeous effect different from the above-mentioned case can be made.

8 and 9 show another embodiment of the flower arrangement tool of the present invention. This flower arrangement tool 30 has an opening 31 communicating with the cavity 4 on the upper surface side in place of the projection 2 described above. The opening 31 can be formed by using the remaining hole obtained by cutting the glass tube 11 from the base 15 in the final step of FIG. The periphery of this hole is heated to make the glass round. 3 and 4, the glass tube 11 is arranged laterally with respect to the spherically bulged central portion 10 so that the opening 31 is on the upper surface side of the flower arrangement tool 1.

The flower arrangement tool 30 can be used in the same manner as the flower arrangement tool 1 shown in FIG. 1 and has the same function and effect except for the effect of the protrusion. Although the water can be floated on the water even when the opening 31 is directed upward, the air in the cavity 4 does not escape when the water is directed downward, so that the air can be floated more stably. Furthermore, this flower arrangement tool 30
In the case of (1), water can be poured into the cavity 4 through the opening 31 to make a heavy flower arrangement tool. For example, the flower arrangement tool can be submerged at the bottom of a vase or vase and used as a flower fixing tool.
In this case, if the stalk is inserted into the opening 31 and the flower and syrup are used above the water surface, the flower and syrup do not directly contact the water. Therefore, rot or slimming due to water is prevented, and the flowers can be made to last longer.

[0022]

According to the flower arrangement tool of the present invention, flowers can be arranged in a state where the flowers can be freely moved and rotated on the water surface. In addition, glass flowering tools, especially those having protrusions, make a cool sound by coming in contact with the inner surface of the vase while slowly moving on the surface of the vase. When the projections come into contact with each other, the direction changes in an unexpected direction. Even those having an opening can be made to float on the water surface so that the flowers can be freely moved and rotated on the water surface. Therefore, an effect that cannot be obtained with the conventional sword mountain or the like can be obtained.

The flower display device of the present invention can exhibit the function and effect of the glass flower arrangement tool described above. When a container having a curved bottom surface is used, the container itself further shakes, so that a more favorable visual effect can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing an embodiment of a flower arrangement tool of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the flower arrangement tool.

FIG. 3 is a schematic partial process diagram showing a method for manufacturing the flower arrangement tool.

FIG. 4 is a schematic partial process view showing a post-process of the manufacturing method in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a method of using the flower arrangement tool.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing another method of using the flower arrangement tool.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing still another method of using the flower arrangement tool.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the flower arrangement tool of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a sectional view of the flower arrangement tool.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 flower arrangement tool 2 protrusion 4 cavity 16 flower 17 glass bowl 18 water 19 bottom surface 22 flower display device 25 basin 30 flower arrangement tool 31 opening

Claims (6)

(57) [Claims] 1. A tool for growing flowers in a container filled with water, which has a hollow donut shape and can float on water. 2. The flower arrangement tool according to claim 1, wherein the implement is made of thin glass. 3. The flower arrangement tool according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the side surfaces is provided with a projection protruding laterally. 4. The flower arrangement tool according to claim 2, wherein the upper surface has an opening communicating the inside and the outside of the cavity. 5. A flower display device comprising a glass container, water filled in the container, and a flowering implement floating in the water and having an outer diameter smaller than an opening of the container. . 6. The container according to claim 5, wherein the bottom surface of the glass container is a convex curved surface, and the water is partially filled in the container.
Display device for the described flowers.