JP3068896U - Assembly holder and set of this and container - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To be able to manufacture efficiently and cost-effectively, and to minimize transportation costs and exhibition space and storage space in stores. SOLUTION: In an assembly holder 3 for holding a container body, a first cross portion 31 provided with a first engagement portion 31C.
B, a first member 31 to which a pair of legs 31A extending parallel to each other are connected, and a second cross portion 32B provided with a second engagement portion 32C that engages with the first engagement portion 31C. , A second member 32 to which a pair of legs 32A extending in parallel to each other are connected, and a frame 30 to which each of one ends 31a and 32a of the legs 31A and 32A can be connected.
And with. Preferably, this assembly holder 3 and
A container and a container are set. Also, this set is frame 3
Due to 0, a dish body held above the first cross portion 31B and the second cross portion 32B may be further provided.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to an assembly holder for holding or supporting a container body, and a set of the assembly holder and the container body.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, flower pots and the like have been held in a container holder and decorated on a garden or a table. The container holder is generally made of metal. For example, a plurality of metal wires having a predetermined size and shape are connected to each other by means of welding or the like to hold a flower pot or the like.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, in the case of a metal container holder, a welding operation is required to join the metal wires, so that the working efficiency is low and the cost is disadvantageous. Further, while the container holder formed into a desired shape by welding cannot be easily disassembled, once disassembled, it is necessary to join the metal wires again by welding. As described above, conventionally used container holders are not easy to disassemble and assemble, so it is necessary to transport them in a completely commercialized state at the time of actual use and display them in stores. In other words, when transporting products from a factory to a store, the container holder must be transported in a productized and bulky state, which is disadvantageous in terms of transportation costs and a large display in the store. Requires space. On the other hand, even if the person who purchased the container holder does not use the container holder, there is a problem that a large storage space is required. Such a defect is not limited to the container holder holding the flower pots, but is common to other container holders.

[0004] The present invention was conceived under the circumstances described above, and can be manufactured efficiently and cost-effectively, and minimizes transport costs and exhibition space and storage space in stores. That is the challenge.

[0005]

[Disclosure of Invention]

 In order to solve the above problems, the present invention takes the following technical measures.

That is, the assembly holder provided by the first aspect of the present invention is an assembly holder for holding the container body, which is an assembly holder for holding the container body, and provided with the first engagement portion. A first member to which a pair of legs extending in parallel with each other are connected via a first cross portion, and a second cross portion provided with a second engagement portion that engages with the first engagement portion. A second member to which a pair of legs extending in parallel to each other are connected, and a frame to which one end of each of the legs can be connected.

In the above configuration, the first member and the second member can be engaged and these members can be connected to the frame without any complicated work such as welding a metal wire. The holder can be formed by an appropriate operation. As a result, working efficiency in the manufacturing process can be improved, and manufacturing costs can be reduced.

In a preferred embodiment, the first member and the second member are detachable, and the first member, the second member, and the frame are detachable. ing.

In the above configuration, when the holder is transported to the store and the holder is displayed in the store, the holder may not be in an assembled state but in a non-assembled state, and the final assembly may be entrusted to the holder purchaser. it can. Then, since the holder is not bulky when transporting or displaying the holder, not only can the transport cost be reduced, but also the required exhibition space can be reduced. Not only that, holders who do not use the holder can disassemble the holder and disassemble it to reduce the holder storage space.

In a preferred embodiment, the first engaging portion is opened downward or upward, penetrates in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the first cross portion, and the second cross portion is The second engaging portion has a pair of stopper portions for preventing the second cross portion from moving in the axial direction in the concave portion.

In the above configuration, since the concave portion of the first engaging portion has a penetrating shape that opens downward or upward, the second cross portion that is inserted into the concave portion at right angles to the first cross is Therefore, movement in a direction intersecting with the axial direction of the second cross portion (axial direction of the first cross portion) is restricted. The second engaging portion has a pair of stopper portions for preventing the second cross portion from moving in the axial direction in the concave portion. As described above, the movement of the second cross portion in the axial direction and the direction intersecting with the axial direction is restricted, and the connection state of the first member and the second member is stable. Further, since each leg of the first member and the second member is connected to the frame at one end thereof, the connection state of the first member and the second member, and further, the assembly state of the holder is stable. Become.

In a preferred embodiment, the concave portion has an open portion or a width near the open portion smaller than the diameter of the second cross portion.

According to the above configuration, the second cross portion is prevented from coming off when the second cross portion is inserted into the concave portion, and the connection between the first member and the second member is further strengthened. It can be.

In a preferred embodiment, the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion have a spherical shape in the engaged state.

According to the above configuration, in a state where the holder is assembled, the appearance of the connecting portion between the first cross portion and the second cross portion is improved. The holder holds a container body such as a flower pot, and a flower or other ornamental plant is cultivated in the flower pot mainly to obtain visual satisfaction. For this reason, naturally, the flower pots and holders for cultivating plants are also required to have good visual appearance, and the holder of the present invention having a good appearance of the connecting portion satisfies such requirements.

In a preferred embodiment, each of the first member, the second member, and the frame is integrally formed by resin molding.

According to the resin molding, once the mold is formed, the first member, the second member and the frame can be formed inexpensively and in large quantities. Also in this respect, the holder of the present invention is advantageous in terms of work efficiency and cost as compared with the conventional metal holder.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the assembly holder described in the first aspect of the present invention, and a container which can be held by the assembly holder. A set of holder and container is provided.

In the above configuration, since the container body that can be held by the holder is set, there is no need to separately purchase a container body that fits the holder or separately purchase a holder that fits the container body. Is good. In addition, since the above-mentioned set has the above-mentioned assembly holder described in the first aspect of the present invention, the advantages of the above-described assembly holder can be enjoyed.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom wall and the peripheral wall form a concave portion that is opened upward, and the dish is held by the frame above the first cross portion and the second cross portion. Is further provided.

Usually, the container is held on the holder by placing the container on the first cross portion and the second cross portion, or by locking the container to the frame. In this case, the height position of the container body is uniquely determined. However, when the plate is held on the frame and the container is placed on the plate, the container is placed at a higher position than when the container is placed on the first cross portion or the second cross portion. Can be held. That is, by having the above-mentioned dish, it is possible to select between a state where the container is held at a relatively low position and a state where the container is held at a relatively high position.

In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of ribs are provided on the upper surface of the bottom wall.

For example, in the case of a container having a bottom penetrated like a flowerpot, if the water supplied to the plant or the cultivated soil is excessive, the excess water tends to come out from the bottom of the container. At this time, if the container is placed in a state where the bottom of the container is completely in contact with the upper surface of the dish, water will not be actively discharged from the container, and the cultivated soil in the container will have excessive water. Is impregnated. However, excess water in the cultivated soil can cause root rot of the plant. On the other hand, in the above configuration, since the plurality of ribs are provided on the upper surface of the dish, the container is not directly mounted on the upper surface of the bottom wall, but is mounted on the ribs. Therefore, excess water can be positively discharged from the bottom of the container body, and root rot of the plant can be avoided.

The container is not particularly limited as long as it can be held by the holder. For example, if the container can be used as a flowerpot, the container is preferably used.

[0025] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description given below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view showing a use state of a set of a container body and an assembly holder according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the container body shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the holder shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the frame of the bolder shown in FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is a main portion around a first engagement portion of a first member of the holder shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a main part around the second engagement portion of the second member of the holder shown in FIG. 3, and FIG. 7 is a view for explaining a connection state between the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, the set 1 includes a container 2 configured as a flowerpot and a holder 3 that can be assembled.

The container body 2 has a circular bottom wall 20 and a tapered peripheral wall 21 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, thereby forming an internal space 22 whose upper part is open. A through hole 20 a is formed in the center of the bottom wall 20. The peripheral wall 21 has a wall thickness of the upper end portion 21a larger than other portions, and the upper end portion 21a protrudes outward compared with the other portions, and has a stepped shape. The outer peripheral surface 21b of the peripheral wall 21 has an appearance in which a plurality of blocks are stacked. As a result, the texture of the container body 2 is enhanced, and the appearance is improved. Such a container 2 is integrally formed by, for example, die molding using polypropylene.

Since the container body 2 is configured as a flowerpot, the cultivated soil 4 is usually included in the internal space 22 and the plant 40 is planted as shown in FIG. When water is given to the plant 40, even if the water is excessive, the water is discharged from the through hole 20a formed in the bottom wall 20 of the container 2.

The assembly holder 3 has a frame 30, a first member 31, and a second member 32 as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the frame body 30 has a base 30A formed in a circular frame shape, and protrudes in the thickness direction of the base 30A at regular intervals in the circumferential direction of the base 30A. And three cylindrical portions 30B. The base 30A has a flat and uniform cross section. Each cylindrical portion 30B has a cylindrical fitting hole 30b opened downward. Such a frame 30 is integrally formed by, for example, die molding using an ABS resin.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first member 31 and the second member 32 are formed such that the two legs 31A and 32A are crossed so that the legs 31A and 32A are parallel to each other. It is configured to be connected via the parts 31B, 31B.

Each of the leg portions 31A and 32A of the first member 31 and the second member 32 has a uniform circular cross section except for both end portions. The upper end 31a of each leg 31A, 32A has a diameter and length corresponding to the diameter and depth of the fitting hole 30b of the cylindrical portion 30B, and is formed in a column shape narrower than other portions. ing. The lower ends 31b, 32b of the legs 31A, 32A are spherical. The interval between the leg portions 31A and 32A corresponds to the interval between the cylindrical portions 30B facing each other across the center of the frame 30.

The cross portion 31B of the first member 31 is provided with a first engagement portion 31C at the center in the longitudinal direction, as is well shown in FIG. The first engaging portion 31C is a ring shape having a constant thickness t ₁ of the lower part is cut out as shown in FIGS. 5 and 7. That is, the first engaging portion 31C is formed with a concave portion 31c that opens downward and penetrates in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the cross portion 31B. Recesses 31c, the maximum width t ₂ is corresponds to the diameter of the cross section 32B of the second member 32, the width t ₃ in the vicinity of the inlet is made smaller than the diameter of the cross section 32B of the second member 32.

The cross portion 32B of the second member 32 is provided with a second engagement portion 32C at the center in the longitudinal direction, as is clearly shown in FIG. The second engaging portion 32C, together with countercurrent pairs at regular intervals corresponding to the thickness t ₁ of the first engaging portion 31C, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a pair of stopper portions arranged in the axial direction 32c. The stopper portion 32c has a flat surface on the facing surface 32e and a spherical surface on the other surface 32f.

The first member 31 and the second member 32 are formed by, for example, die molding using an ABS resin, similarly to the frame 30.

In the holder 3 configured as described above, the upper end 31a of the leg 31A of the first member 31 is inserted into the fitting hole 30b of the cylindrical portion 30B of the frame 30 as is clearly shown in FIG. By doing so, the first member 31 is coupled to the frame 30. The second member 32 connects the second engagement portion 32C to the first engagement portion 31C of the first member 31, and inserts the upper end 32a of the leg 32A into the remaining fitting hole 30b of the frame 30. By doing so, it is coupled to the frame 30 and the first member 31.

The holder 3 formed by combining the first member 31, the second member 32, and the frame 30 has four legs 31A, 32A extending from the frame 30, and these legs 31A. , 32A, cross portions 31B, 32B cross in a cross shape. The stepped portion of the holder 3 is locked to the frame 30 of the holder 3, or the holder 3 is placed on a cross-shaped intersection to hold the container 2.

As is clearly shown in FIG. 7, the connection between the first engaging portion 31C and the second engaging portion 32C is formed in the concave portion 31c of the first engaging portion 31C. This is performed by fitting a portion 32d between the pair of stopper portions 32c. When the first engagement portion 31C and the second engagement portion 32C are connected, each of the engagement portions 31C and 32C has a spherical shape as a whole. In this state, since the concave portion 31c of the first engaging portion 31C is opened downward and penetrates in the thickness direction, the movement of the cross portion 31B of the first member 31 in the axial direction is restricted. Although the concave portion 31c is open downward, the width t ₃ near the entrance is made smaller than the diameter of the second cross portion 32B to prevent the second cross portion 32B from falling out of the concave portion 31c. Have been. On the other hand, since the second engaging portion 32C is formed with the stopper portions 32c arranged in the axial direction of the second cross portion 32B, the movement of the second cross portion 32B in the axial direction is restricted.

As described above, in a state where the first engagement portion 31C and the second engagement portion 32C are connected, the movement of each of the cross portions 31B and 32B of the first member 31 and the second member 32 is restricted. The state of connection between the first member 31 and the second member 32 is good. Also, the first member 31 and the second member 32 can be easily joined by fitting a portion 32d between the stopper portions 32c of the second engaging portion 32C into the concave portion 31c of the first engaging portion 31C. Achieved by operation. The width t ₃ near the entrance of the concave portion 31c is made smaller than the diameter of the second cross portion 32B to prevent the second cross portion 32B from slipping off. The first member 31 and the second member 32 can be relatively easily disassembled by removing the second cross portion 32B 1 relatively easily.

On the other hand, the first member 31 or the second member 32 is connected to the frame by connecting the upper ends 31 a and 32 a of the legs 31 A and 32 A of the members 31 and 32 to the cylindrical portion 30 B of the frame 30. Can be performed by a simple operation such as insertion into the fitting hole 30b. On the other hand, since the legs 31A and 32A are merely fitted in the fitting holes 30b, the members 31 and 32 can be relatively easily removed from the frame.

As described above, the connection and disassembly of the frame 30 and the members 31 and 32 can be easily performed, and a strong connection state can be achieved.

Next, a set of a container body and an assembly holder according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is an overall perspective view of a set according to the second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 9 is an overall perspective view of a plate constituting the set shown in FIG. 8, and FIG. 10 is XX of FIG. It is sectional drawing which follows a line.

The set 1 of the present embodiment has the assembly holder 3 and the container 2 described in the first embodiment as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, a dish 5 is provided in addition to the holder 3 and the container 2.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the plate body 5 has a concave portion 52 formed by a circular bottom wall 50 and a peripheral wall 51, and is outward from an upper end of the peripheral wall 51. A flange portion 53 projecting to the side is formed to project.

A plurality of ribs 54 are radially provided on the upper surface 50 a of the bottom wall 50. The diameter of the bottom wall 50 is larger than the diameter of the bottom wall 20 of the container body 2 and smaller than the inner diameter of the frame body 30, and is in contact with the plurality of ribs 54. The container 2 can be placed (see FIGS. 8 and 10).

The flange 53 is provided on the entire upper end 51 a of the peripheral wall 51, and has a circular frame shape as a whole. The diameter of the flange 53 corresponds to the diameter of the frame 30, and the dish 5 can be held on the frame 30 with the flange 53 locked on the frame 30 ( (See FIG. 10).

The set 1 configured as described above can be used in the state shown in FIG. 1 only by the holder 3 and the container body 2 as in the first embodiment described above. As shown in FIG. 8, the container 2 can be placed on the dish 5 and used while the dish 5 is held by the frame 30. As described above, in the set 1 of the present embodiment, the state where the container body 2 is held at the lower and relatively lower part (see FIG. 1) and the state where the container body 2 is held at the relatively higher part (FIG. 8) are described. Can be selected and used.

By the way, when the container 2 is used with the container 5 placed on the plate 5, if the water supplied into the container 2 is excessive, the water is formed on the bottom wall 20 of the container 2. It is discharged to the dish 5 through the formed through hole 20a (see FIG. 2). At this time, in a state in which the bottom wall 20 of the container body 2 is completely in contact with the upper surface 50a of the bottom wall 50 of the dish body 5, water is not actively discharged from the container body 2 and the cultivation soil of the container body 2 Can become over-impregnated with water and cause root rot of the plant. On the other hand, since the dish 5 of the present embodiment and the plurality of ribs 54 are provided on the upper surface thereof, the container body 2 is not directly placed on the upper surface 50a of the bottom wall 50, and Placed on For this reason, excess water can be positively discharged from the through hole 20a of the container body 2, and root rot of the plant can be avoided.

In each of the embodiments, the case where the container body is configured as a flowerpot has been described, but the present invention can be applied to a container body used for other purposes.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view showing a set of a container body and an assembly holder according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the container shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the holder shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the frame of the boulder shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 shows a first member of a first member constituting the holder shown in FIG. 3;
It is a principal part enlarged view of an engagement part periphery.

FIG. 6 shows a second member of the second member constituting the holder shown in FIG. 3;
It is a principal part enlarged view of an engagement part periphery.

FIG. 7 is an exploded view for explaining a connection state of a first engagement portion and a second engagement portion.

FIG. 8 is an overall perspective view showing a set of a container body and an assembly holder according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

9 is an overall perspective view of a plate constituting the set shown in FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a sectional view taken along line XX of FIG. 9;

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 set 2 container body 3 holder 30 frame body 31 first member 31A leg part (of first member) 31B cross part (of first member) 31C first engagement part (of cross part) 31c concave part (first engagement) 32) Second member 32A Leg (second member) 32B Cross part (second member) 32C Second engaging part (cross part) 32c Stopper part (second engaging part) 5 Dish 50 Bottom wall (dish) 51 Peripheral wall (dish) 54 Rib (dish)

Claims (9)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. An assembling holder for holding a container body, comprising: a first member connected to a pair of legs extending in parallel to each other via a first cross portion provided with a first engagement portion. A second engagement portion provided with a second engagement portion engaged with the first engagement portion;
A second member to which a pair of legs extending in parallel to each other are connected via a cross portion, and a frame body to which one end of each of the legs can be connected. , Assembly holder. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first member and the second member are detachable, and the first member, the second member, and the frame are detachable. 2. The assembly holder according to 1. 3. The first engaging portion has a concave portion that opens downward or upward, penetrates in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the first cross portion, and into which the second cross portion is inserted. The said 2nd engaging part has a pair of stopper part for preventing the movement of the said 2nd cross part in the axial direction in the said recessed part, The Claims 1 or 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. Assembly holder. 4. The assembly holder according to claim 3, wherein a width of the concave portion or a portion in the vicinity thereof is smaller than a diameter of the second cross portion. 5. The assembly holder according to claim 3, wherein the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion have a spherical shape in the engaged state. 6. The assembly holder according to claim 1, wherein each of the first member, the second member, and the frame is integrally formed by resin molding. 7. An assembly comprising: the assembly holder according to claim 1; and a container body supported or held by the assembly holder.
Set of assembly holder and container. 8. A dish having a concave portion opened upward by a bottom wall and a peripheral wall, and further comprising a dish held by the frame above the first cross portion and the second cross portion. The set of the assembly holder and the container body according to claim 7, which is provided. 9. The set of the assembly holder and the container according to claim 8, wherein a plurality of ribs are provided on an upper surface of the bottom wall.