JP3016406U - Simple flower arrangement - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide an inexpensive flower arrangement. [Structure] A cup-sized plastic cup 11 having an open top, a water-absorbing sponge 21 which is received by the plastic cup and supports the flowers, and several kinds of flowers 31 which are arranged on the water-absorbing sponge and exposed from the opening 31 And.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a simple flower arrangement, and particularly to a small flower arrangement.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Appreciating flowers, enjoying them, and getting to know them are all things we love. To create a life with flowers, there are various styles, such as pots and cut flowers. Here, when considering the use of cut flowers as a material for contact with flowers, traditional ikebana can be mentioned first, with bouquets, bouquets, corsages, and flower arrangements.

In particular, flower arrangements are widely used in ceremonies such as ceremonial occasions, gifts, and sympathies because of their artistry and appearance. The general basic structure of this flower arrangement is that a water-absorbent sponge is placed on a basket container woven from rattan or bamboo that has a waterproof sheet inside, and multiple types of flowers are placed on this water-absorbent sponge. It is composed by arranging various shapes.

Here, considering the motivation for purchasing a flower arrangement, a "seasonal feeling", a "volume feeling", and a "price feeling" may appeal to the purchaser except for some special matters described above. It has been verified that the desire to purchase will rise when it is completed.

When the flower arrangements sold at conventional florist shops are examined in light of the above verification results, the “seasonal feeling” is satisfied without any problem. Next, “volume feeling” does not have the same problem. Regarding the remaining “value”, it can be noted that many flower arrangements on the market are expensive. The reason for this is that the amount of technology required to produce the appearance required for flower arrangements, the amount of flower materials and the unit price of the flowers themselves are expensive, and the use of wicker and bamboo baskets is used. , The price tends to rise.

[0006] This is one of the factors that consumers cannot afford to make a purchase for, except in special cases. In other words, it seems to give consumers an image that flower arrangements are expensive.

Further, here, "Hobby Gardening" published by Japan Broadcast Publishing Association (issued January 1, 1992, January issue, volume 226) includes "Cupboard flowers" (118-121). (See page), a flower arrangement that uses a unglazed bowl as a bowl, a miniature rose as the main flower material, and a "colon and round small design" is introduced.

Since what is introduced here is based on the premise that a flower arrangement is produced, some people may have trouble making the production work. There's a problem. Also, if you make it with reference to this flower arrangement at a flower shop etc., it will be expensive due to the large amount of flowers and this is also due to the elaborate production on the vessel. It is time-consuming and costly. In addition, when considering the mass transportation of this flower arrangement, the increase in cost is inevitable because it is heavy and bulky.

[0009]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 As described above, the conventional flower arrangements have problems in that they are not so convenient that they are time-consuming to produce and expensive to purchase.

The present invention has been made in view of the problems described above, and an object thereof is to provide a simple flower arrangement that can be purchased easily.

[0011]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the flower arrangement according to the first invention is a cup-sized plastic cup with an open top, a water-absorbing sponge that is received by the plastic cup and supports the flower, and a water-absorbing agent. It was equipped with several kinds of flowers arranged on a sponge and exposed from the opening.

In the flower arrangement according to the second invention, a water-absorbent sponge absorbs water mixed with a cut flower life-prolonging agent.

In the flower arrangement according to the third aspect of the invention, the plastic cup has a substantially inverted trapezoidal shape in vertical section in which the plastic cup is squeezed inward from the opening.

In the flower arrangement according to the fourth aspect of the invention, a plastic cup is a bottomed cylindrical container whose opening has a maximum diameter and whose diameter gradually decreases downward.

[0015]

[Action]

 In the first invention, since the cup-sized plastic cup is used as the container, the water-absorbent sponge and the flower that are received in this cup must be small when the balance with the cup is taken into consideration. Therefore, it becomes a small flower arrangement. Further, since the plastic cup is inexpensive and lightweight, the product cost can be reduced.

In the second invention, the flower absorbs the water mixed with the cut flower preservative, so that the flower can be kept well.

In the third invention, a plastic cup having an opening having a maximum diameter and having a substantially inverted trapezoidal shape in a vertical cross-section, which is narrowed inward, receives a flower flower which spreads radially upward from a water-absorbing sponge. To achieve the optimum shape. In addition, for example, a gap can be formed between the side surface of the block-shaped water-absorbing sponge and the inner surface of the cup, and the stem of the flower can be arranged on the side surface of the water-absorbing sponge. There are few restrictions. Furthermore, only a plurality of cups can be stacked.

In the fourth invention, since it is a cylindrical container with a bottom, it is not necessary to arrange the container in consideration of the direction of the flower according to the shape of the container, and the labor of the manufacturing work can be saved.

[0019]

【Example】

 An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a simple flower arrangement 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view thereof, and FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view with a part omitted.

The container 11 forming the lower part of the simple flower arrangement 1 is a bottomed cylindrical container having an opening 12 in the upper part and having the opening 12 as the maximum diameter and being squeezed inward downward. This container 11 is a cup-sized container that is large enough for an ordinary adult to hold with one hand, and is a paper or plastic container whose inside is waterproofed.

Next, the water absorbent sponge 21 is received inside the container 11. This water-absorbent sponge 21 is also widely sold and is a block-like, light material that is normally in a dry state. It absorbs water and supports the flower by holding the stem of the flower or the like. is there. The water-absorbing sponge 21 is adsorbed with water in which a cut flower preservative (not shown), which is also called a cut flower vitalizing agent or a cut flower life-prolonging agent, has been mixed in advance. The shape of the water-absorbent sponge 21 is inscribed in the bottom contour of the container 11 and is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped having a predetermined height.

As shown in FIG. 3, the water-absorbent sponge 21 received in the container 11 has a gap between the inner surface of the container 11 and the side surface of the sponge 21. This makes it possible to put a stem of a flower 31 which will be described later on the side surface of the water absorbent sponge 21 and greatly contributes to improving workability and artistry.

Next, the flower 31 arranged on the water-absorbent sponge 21 is made of flower materials such as plural kinds of flowers, branches, and leaves. For this flower 31, for example, a flower material that can produce a sense of the season is selected, and generally, in the final shape, a main cut flower 31a is arranged in the center called a focal point, and a hem portion and a gap are formed. The so-called green 31b, which is a flower with greenish leaves, is placed at the position where the green is blocked.

Here, since the flower arrangement is characterized by its artistry, in consideration of the balance between the container 11 and the flower 31, the number of the flower 31 arranged in the water-absorbent sponge 21 and The size (height, width, etc.) will be limited. That is, it is inevitable that the number of the flowers 31 will be smaller and the overall size will be smaller than that of a conventional luxurious flower arrangement. In addition, since the container 11 that receives the flower 31 is made of lightweight plastic, if a large flower arrangement is produced, it may fall down. Considering this point, this is also a compact flower arrangement. It is inevitable to become.

The manufacturing process of the simple flower arrangement 1 configured as described above will be described below.

Usually, the water-absorbent sponge 21 having a large block shape is made to absorb water containing a cut flower preservative in advance. Next, the water-absorbent sponge 21 is cut into a predetermined size according to the shape of the plastic cup 11. Then, the stem portion of the flower 31 is placed on the upper surface and the side surface of the cut water-absorbent sponge 21 to manufacture an intended flower arrangement.

Then, the water-absorbent sponge 21 on which the flower 31 is arranged is housed in the plastic cup 11 to complete the simple flower arrangement 1.

As described above, the simple flower arrangement 1 manufactured in this way is determined by the size of the plastic cup 11, and thus the size of the plastic cup 11 is determined. In the present proposal in which the cup 11 is a cup size, a small flower arrangement is inevitable.

Therefore, since the amount of the flower 31 is reduced as compared with the conventional case, it becomes possible to manufacture one simple flower arrangement in a short time. This means that mass production can be realized, and thus the production cost can be significantly reduced.

Further, since the flower 31 is also downsized, for example, depending on the kind of flower, a plurality of flower materials can be taken out from one flower, and as a result, the raw material cost can be suppressed, and thus the product It can be one of the factors that can reduce the cost.

Furthermore, since the paper cup 11 is used as a container, it is needless to say that it is much cheaper than a basket made of rattan, bamboo or the like, or a container made of pottery, glass or the like. Yes.

From the above, it is possible to realize a significant reduction in product cost, and thus to provide an inexpensive flower arrangement. Here, in light of the factors of purchasing will, the “seasonal feeling” is well combined, and the “volume feeling” is also sufficiently satisfactory from the viewpoint of the overall style proportions. Moreover, the "value for money" has no problem because it is cheap.

Therefore, it is possible to easily purchase a flower arrangement that has been so expensive as to be expensive until now, and it is possible to incorporate it into our daily life very naturally.

The flower arrangement 1 of the present invention is lightweight and convenient to carry, and the plastic cup 11 can be used by the purchaser himself to write a message or draw a drawing. It is possible to expand the variety of artistic features and play, such as easy sticking of stickers. Further, since it is a cup size, it can be replaced with, for example, a coffee cup, a glass or the like, and in this simple flower arrangement 1, the place to produce can be freely selected.

Further, since it is composed of so-called short flowers 31, the water absorption efficiency of the flowers 31 can be increased, and the cut flower preservative described above prolongs the life of the flowers, and the flower retention and day retention are remarkably improved. . This is beneficial to both producers and buyers.

Further, since the plastic cup 21 has a substantially inverted trapezoidal cross section, it has a suitable shape in consideration of the balance with the flower 31 which is generally arranged to spread radially upward. Yes, it looks great. Further, since the container 11 has a bottomed cylindrical shape, it is not necessary to care about the orientation of the flower 31 when the water-absorbent sponge 21 in which the flower 31 is arranged is housed in the container 11. Workability is improved. Furthermore, in both the former and the latter, since it is possible to stack only a plurality of containers 11, it is possible to reduce the cost for purchasing the containers 11 and also contribute to space saving of the stock location, which is important in mass production. That is.

[0037]

[Effect of device]

 As described in detail above, according to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

According to the first invention, since the flower arrangement is smaller than the conventional one, the manufacturing time can be shortened and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. In addition, even a small amount of flowers has sufficient artistry, so the cost of raw materials for flowers can be reduced. In addition, because it uses a lightweight and inexpensive plastic cup, this can also be a factor in cost reduction. As a result, the product cost can be significantly reduced, it can be purchased easily, and it can be naturally incorporated into daily life, for example, at the dining table or on the office desk. And because it is a plastic cup, it is easy to handle, and the container itself can be designed and sealed, which allows a wide range of artistic and play variations.

According to the second invention, since the small flower is used, the water absorption efficiency can be increased as compared with the large flower, and further, in combination with the effect of the cut flower preservative, You can keep your days well.

According to the third invention, the shape of the plastic cup is most suitable for receiving the flowers that spread radially upward from the water-absorbing sponge, and the restrictions on the arrangement of the flowers can be reduced. , The artistry can be further enhanced.

According to the fourth invention, since the shape of the plastic cup does not need to care about the orientation of the flower at the time of manufacturing, the manufacturing time can be shortened and therefore the cost can be reduced.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a simple flower arrangement of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional view showing a part of FIG. 1 omitted.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Simple flower arrangement 11 Plastic cup 21 Water-absorbing sponge 31 Flower

Claims (4)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A cup-sized plastic cup having an opening at the top, a water-absorbing sponge which is received by the plastic cup and supports a flower, and several kinds of flowers arranged on the water-absorbing sponge and exposed from the opening. A simple flower arrangement characterized by including. 2. The simple flower arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the water-absorbing sponge absorbs water mixed with a cut flower life-prolonging agent. 3. The simple flower arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the plastic cup has a substantially inverted trapezoidal shape in a vertical cross section, which is narrowed inward from the opening. . 4. The simple cup according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the plastic cup is a bottomed cylindrical container having an opening having a maximum diameter and a diameter gradually decreasing downward. flower arrangement.