JP3084234U - Flowerpot support structure - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] To provide a supporting structure of a flowerpot, which is easy to deploy and stabilizes the deployment state, and further reduces the bulk capacity when folded. SOLUTION: A first connection piece 16a to a first connection piece 16d are fixed to respective tips of four columns 13a to 13d constituting a column structure 11 of a flowerpot, and these are connected to a first connection rod 15a to a first connection rod. It is rotatably connected by a connecting rod 15d. Similarly, the second connection piece 19a to the second connection piece 19d and the third connection piece 22a to the third connection piece 22d are fixed to the middle position and the lower position of the columns 13a to 13d. A second connecting rod 18a to a second connecting rod 18d and a third connecting rod 21a to a third connecting rod 21d are rotatably attached to each of these connecting pieces. Thus, when the opposing columns 13a to 13d are moved in opposite directions, the entire column is folded into a rod shape.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 This invention relates to the support structure of flower pots, and more particularly to the support structure of flower pots used for teaching materials in elementary schools.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a schematic structure of a support frame for a support of a flowerpot for teaching materials disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3065918.

Referring to the drawings, a teaching material for connecting and supporting four columns 65a to 65d inserted and fixed in insertion holes 63a to 63d provided in opening edge 62 of flowerpot 61. A support frame 67, a support frame 71, and a support frame 72 for the flowerpot are provided. The support frame 67 includes a pair of parallel fixed frames 68a and a pair of fixed frames 68a for fixing two pairs of opposing columns 65a, columns 65b, columns 65c, and columns 65D at intervals of the insertion holes 63a to 63d, respectively. 68b, and a pair of swing frames 69a and 69b for connecting the fixed frame 68a and the adjacent ends of the fixed frame 68b so as to be able to move up and down.

[0004] A pair of columns 65a and 65d connected by one fixed frame 68a are folded to a pair of columns 65b and 65c connected by the other fixed frame 68b via a swing frame 69a and a swing frame 69b. They are freely connected. At the time of use, the support frame 67, the support frame 71, and the support frame 72 are unfolded as indicated by a two-dot chain line from the state of storage and transfer of the solid line, and the columns 65a to 65d are respectively inserted into the insertion holes 63a to 63d of the flowerpot 61. Insert into 63d and fix. This greatly facilitates the work of assembling the columns, and improves the support strength of the columns, so that it is easy to use.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 In the conventional support frame for a flowerpot as described above, the transfer is performed in a state where the support frame for the support is folded in a solid line state in FIG. As a result, the bulk capacity is reduced as compared with the unfolded state, but even in such a case, the space in the frame of each support frame becomes a space capacity and is wasted as a transfer capacity.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problem, and provides a supporting structure for a flower pot that is easy to deploy, has a stable deployment state, and further reduces the bulk capacity in a folded state. The purpose is to do.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a support structure of a flowerpot, wherein a position of a cross section in a direction perpendicular to each axial direction is located at four corners of a substantially square, and Four pillars arranged so that the axial directions of the pillars are substantially parallel to each other, a plane substantially perpendicular to the axial direction of each of the pillars, and the pillars at the intersection of each of the pillars. It has a connection piece fixed to each, and a connecting rod rotatably connected to both ends of each of the connection pieces and connecting each of the adjacent columns to each other.

[0008] With this configuration, when forces are applied to the opposing columns in the directions opposite to each other in the axial direction, they move relatively in the axial direction while approaching each other.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the first aspect, the connection piece is a first connection piece located at a tip of each of the columns and a second connection piece located at an intermediate position between each of the columns. And a third connecting piece located at the rear end of each of the columns, wherein the connecting rod is connected to each of the first connecting piece and each of the second connecting pieces. And a third connecting rod connected to each of the third connecting pieces.

[0010] With this configuration, at the time of use, each of the columns is interconnected at three places.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the first or second aspect, the connecting piece is integrally connected to the fixing means for fixing to each of the columns and the fixing means. The rod consists of a rod-shaped support bent along each of the columns, and protrusions attached to both ends of the support, and the connecting rod is a rod-shaped rod-shaped body and two ends of the rod-shaped body. A ring body that is connected and detachably fitted to each of the protrusions, and is rotatable around the axial direction of each of the protrusions.

With this configuration, the connecting rod is detachably attached to the connection piece.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the third aspect, the fixing means includes a cap which can be detachably attached to each tip of the column.

According to this structure, the tips of the columns are connected to each other.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the third aspect, the fixing means is a band-shaped U-shaped band which can be detachably attached to an intermediate position of each of the columns. It includes a fixing member.

With this configuration, the fixing member can be attached from a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the column.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a supporting structure of a flowerpot, wherein a cross section in a direction perpendicular to each axial direction is located at each of four corners of a substantially square, and each axial direction is substantially opposite to each other. (4 + 2 × n: where n is a natural number) pillars arranged substantially parallel to each other, a plane substantially perpendicular to the axial direction of each pillar, and a pillar at the intersection of each pillar. And a connecting rod rotatably connected to both ends of each of the connecting pieces and connecting each of the adjacent columns to each other.

[0018] With this configuration, when one and the other of the other columns are applied with a force in the direction opposite to each other in the axial direction, they move relatively while approaching each other.

[0019]

[Effect of the invention]

 As explained above, the invention according to claim 1 allows each of the columns to be close to each other and to be folded on them with each of the connecting rods along. As a result, the volume occupied when not in use is reduced, and storage, transfer, and the like can be performed efficiently.

According to the invention of claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1, since each of the columns is interconnected at three places, a stable use state is ensured, and when the column is not used. It does not hinder the shape change when folding.

According to the invention of claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 or claim 2, since the connecting rod is detachably attached to the connecting piece, the connecting piece is first attached to the support. After the attachment, the connecting rod may be attached. Therefore, the entire support structure can be easily assembled. In the device according to the fourth aspect, in addition to the effect of the device according to the third aspect, since the distal ends of the columns are connected, the entire structure of the column is stabilized.

According to the invention of claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 3, since the fixing member can be attached from a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the support, the entire support can be easily assembled. .

[0023] The invention according to claim 6 allows one and the other of the alternate columns to be close to each other, and to fold the connecting rods on each other along the connecting rods. As a result, the volume occupied when not in use is reduced, and storage and transport can be performed efficiently.

[0024]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic structure of a column structure of a flower pot according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of an “X” portion shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a “Y” portion indicated by 1.

Referring to these drawings, four pillars 13 a to 13 d constituting pillar structure 11 of the flowerpot have four corners each having a substantially square cross section in a direction perpendicular to the respective axial directions in the unfolded state. And their axial directions are substantially parallel to each other. Each of the first connection pieces 16a to 16d is located at an intersection with a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the axial direction of each of the columns 13a to 13d, and at the tip end of the columns 13a to 13b. Installed.

The first connecting rods 15a to 15d are rotatably connected to both ends of the first connecting pieces 16a to 16d, respectively. That is, the first connection rod 15a connects the adjacent columns 13a and 13d to each other via the first connection piece 16a and the first connection piece 16d. The first connecting rod 15b connects the adjacent columns 13a and 13b to each other via the first connection piece 16a and the first connection piece 16b. Similarly, each of the first connecting rod 15c and the first connecting rod 15d connects the adjacent column 13b and column 13c and the column 13c and column 13d, respectively.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the first connection piece 16a can be detachably mounted on the tip of the first connection piece 16a in order to fix the first connection piece 16a to the column 13a. A barrel cap 26, a rod-shaped support 25 integrally connected to the cap 26 and bent along the outer surface of the column 13a, and a pair of protrusions 28a attached to both ends of the support 25. , And a projection 28b.

On the other hand, the first connecting rod 15a is connected to a rod 31 having a rod shape and both ends of the rod 31, and is detachably fitted to the projection 28a of the first connection piece 16a, and the projection 28a And a ring body 32 (the other is not shown) that is rotatable around the axial direction of the ring. Similarly, the first connecting rod 15b also includes a rod 34 and ring bodies 35 (the other is not shown) connected to both ends of the rod 34, and is detachably attached to the projection 28b of the first connection piece 16a. The projections 28b are fitted and are rotatably connected around the axial direction of the projection 28b.

In this manner, each of the first connecting rods 15a to 15d is shown by a two-dot chain line and an arrow in FIG. 2 with respect to each of the first connecting pieces 16a to 16d. In such a way as to be freely rotatable in the directions.

Returning to FIG. 1, each of the second connection pieces 19a to 19d is located at a point of intersection between a middle of each of the columns 13a to 13d and a plane substantially perpendicular to the axial direction thereof. Is attached. The second connecting piece 19a and the second connecting piece 19b are connected by a second connecting rod 18b, and the second connecting piece 19b and the second connecting piece 19c are connected by a second connecting rod 18c. The second connecting piece 19d and the second connecting piece 19d are rotatably connected by the second connecting rod 18d, and the second connecting piece 19d and the second connecting piece 19a are rotatably connected by the second connecting rod 18a. I have.

The specific structure of the second connecting piece 19a, the second connecting rod 18a, and the second connecting rod 18b is basically the first connecting piece shown in FIG. 2 as shown in FIG. 16a and the structure of the first connecting rod 15a and the first connecting rod 15b. That is, the second connecting rod 18a is composed of a rod-shaped body 40 and a ring body 41, and the ring body 41 is detachably attached to the protrusion 39a attached to one end of the support 37 constituting the second connection piece 19a. And is rotatably connected around the axial direction of the projection 39a.

Similarly, the second connecting rod 18 b is composed of a rod 43 and a ring 44, and is turned with respect to a projection 39 b attached to the other end of the support 37 constituting the second connecting piece 19 a. It is movably connected. The fixing member 38, which is a fixing means for fixing the second connection piece 19a to the support 13a, has a U-shaped band shape in plan view, and the support 37 is integrally connected to the band.

As a result, with respect to the second connection piece 19a, the fixing member 38 can be easily attached to and detached from the column 13a from a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the column 13a. With this configuration, each of the second connecting rod 18a to the second connecting rod 18d is connected to the second connecting piece 19a to the second connecting piece 19d fixed to the support 13a to 13d with reference to FIG. As shown by the two-dot chain line and the arrow in FIG.

Returning to FIG. 1, the third connection piece 22a is located at a position on the rear end side of each of the columns 13a to 13d and at an intersection with a plane substantially perpendicular to these axial directions. To the third connection piece 22d. A third connecting rod 21b is provided between the third connecting piece 22a and the third connecting piece 22b, and a third connecting rod 21c is provided between the third connecting piece 22b and the third connecting piece 22c. A third connecting rod 21d is rotatable between the third connecting piece 22c and the third connecting piece 22d, and a third connecting rod 21a is rotatable between the third connecting piece 22d and the third connecting piece 22a. It is linked to

The structures of the third connecting piece 22a and the third connecting rod 21b are basically the same as those shown in FIG. Accordingly, each of the third connecting rod 21a to the third connecting rod 21d rotates with respect to each of the third connecting piece 22a and the third connecting piece 22d as shown by a two-dot chain line and an arrow shown in FIG. It will be connected freely.

The K dimension of the support 25 in FIG. 2 is set to be slightly larger than the L dimension of the support 37 shown in FIG. The dimension of the third connection piece 22a corresponding to the dimension L in FIG. 3 is set slightly smaller than the dimension L. The length of each of the first connecting rod 15a to the first connecting rod 15d, the length of each of the second connecting rod 18a to the second connecting rod 18d, and the length of each of the third connecting rod 21a to the third connecting rod 21d. Are all set the same.

Therefore, in the column structure 11 of the flowerpot in this embodiment, each of the columns 13 a to 13 d is arranged so as to spread slightly from the lower end to the upper end. Thus, when the support structure 11 of the flowerpot is installed in a flowerpot (not shown), the external impression when the support structure 11 of the flowerpot is used is improved.

Next, a description will be given of a change when the post structure 11 of the flowerpot shown in FIG. 1 is folded from the expanded state.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state where the column is being folded from the state shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state where the column is completely folded.

Referring to FIG. 4, a force is applied to support columns 13a and 13c facing each other from the state shown in FIG. 1 so as to move upward in the axial direction. On the other hand, a force is applied to the other opposing columns 13b and 13d so as to move the columns 13b and 13d downward in the axial direction. At this time, as described above, the first connecting rod 15, the second connecting rod 18, and the third connecting rod 21 are respectively connected to the first connecting piece 16a to the first connecting piece 16d, the second connecting piece 19a to the second connecting piece. 19d and the third connection piece 22a to the third connection piece 22d.

Therefore, for the movement in the direction of the arrow generated in each of the columns 13 a to 13 d, no force that inhibits the movement is generated, and the whole is deformed as shown in the figure. That is, the connection state of the first connection rods 15a and 15d changes with the first connection piece 16a, the first connection piece 16c, and the first connection piece 16d such that they form a V-shape.

Similarly, the connection state of the first connecting rod 15b and the first connecting rod 15c is changed so that the first connecting rod 15b and the first connecting rod 15c also form a V-shape. Then, the connection state of the second connection rod 18 and the third connection rod 21 similarly changes. Each of the columns 13a to 13d also moves so as to approach each other due to changes in the first connecting rod 15, the second connecting rod 18, and the third connecting rod 21 as they move in the axial direction. When the columns 13a to 13d further move and move to their final positions, the column structure 11 of the flowerpot changes to the state shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view showing the uppermost state of the folded state shown in FIG.

When the support structure 11 of the flowerpot is completely folded as shown in these figures, the support 13a and the support 13c approach each other so as to be in contact with each other. Accordingly, each of the first connecting rod 15a and the first connecting rod 15b connected to the first connecting piece 16a attached to the tip of the support 13a extends downward along the support 13a.

Similarly, each of the first connection rod 15c and the first connection rod 15d connected to the first connection piece 16b attached to the tip of the column 13c also extends downward along the column 13c. The support 13d connected below the first connection rod 15a and the first connection rod 15d and the support 13b connected below the first connection rod 15b and the first connection rod 15c approach each other, and come into contact with the support 13a and the support 13c. It is located along.

That is, from the position, each of the columns 13a and 13d extends downward in a state of being in contact with the columns 13a and 13c. Each of the second connecting rods 18a to 18d also moves so as to extend downward along each of the columns 13a to 13d. Similarly, each of the third connecting rods 21a to 21d also moves so as to extend downward along each of the columns 13a to 13d.

When the column structure 11 of the flower pot is completely folded in this way, the columns 13 a to 13 d are integrated with each other close to each other, and the first connecting rod 15, the second connecting rod 18 and Each of the third connecting rods 21 moves along the third connecting rod 21. Accordingly, the bulk capacity of the post structure 11 of the flower pot in the folded state is further reduced. In other words, the volume occupied by the column structure during storage and transfer in this state is extremely small, and the column is efficiently folded.

The deployment from this state to the use state shown in FIG. 1 only needs to apply a force to each of the columns 13a to 13d in a direction opposite to the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. This immediately changes the state of FIG. 5 to the state of FIG. Since the lower ends of the columns 13a to 13d are inserted into the flower pot and fixed as in the conventional example of FIG. 7, the columns 13a to 13d no longer move in the axial direction. There is no fear. Therefore, the support structure 11 of the flower pot does not change to the state as shown in FIG. 4, and it is possible to maintain a stable deployed state.

In the above embodiment, three sets of the connection piece and the connecting rod are provided for the column, but the same effect can be obtained if at least one set is provided.

In the above-described embodiment, the number of columns is four, but the number of columns may be (4 + 2 × n), where n is a natural number. In this case, when force is applied to one and the other of the alternate columns in the directions opposite to each other in their axial directions, they move relatively while approaching each other. Then, it becomes possible to fold the connecting rods along the columns so that each of the connecting rods extends along the columns.

Further, in the above embodiment, the rotating structure is formed by the projection of the connection piece and the ring of the connecting rod, but it is also possible to use a rotating structure by another structure. Not even. Further, the projection may be provided on the connecting rod, and the ring may be provided on the connection piece.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the cap is used as the fixing means for the uppermost connection piece, but instead a U-shaped band-shaped fixing member in a plan view at another position. Needless to say, it is also possible to use.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic shape of a support structure of a flower pot in a developed state according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of an “X” portion shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a “Y” portion shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in the middle of folding from the unfolded state shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state of being completely folded from the middle of the development shown in FIG. 4;

6 is an enlarged perspective view showing a schematic shape of the uppermost part of the support structure of the flower pot in the folded state shown in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a schematic structure of a conventional support frame for supporting a flowerpot.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Support structure of flowerpot 13 ... Support 15 ... 1st connection rod 16 ... 1st connection piece 18 ... 2nd connection rod 19 ... 2nd connection piece 21 ... 3rd connection rod 22 ... 3rd connection piece 25, 37 ... Support Body 26 Cap 28, 39 Projection body 31, 34, 40, 43 Rod body 32, 35, 41, 44 Ring body 38 Fixing member The same reference numerals in the drawings indicate the same or corresponding parts.

Claims (6)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A support structure for a flowerpot, wherein a cross-section in a direction perpendicular to each axial direction is located at four corners of a substantially square, and each axial direction is substantially parallel to each other. Four pillars, a connection piece fixed to each of the pillars at a position of an intersection of a plane substantially perpendicular to an axial direction of each of the pillars and each of the pillars, and each of the connection pieces. And a connecting rod that is rotatably connected to both ends of the flower pot and connects each of the adjacent pillars to each other. 2. The connection piece, a first connection piece located at a tip of each of the columns, a second connection piece located at an intermediate position between each of the columns, and a rear end side of each of the columns. A third connection piece, wherein the connection rod is a first connection rod connected to each of the first connection pieces, and a second connection rod connected to each of the second connection pieces. The support structure for a flowerpot according to claim 1, comprising: a third connecting rod connected to each of the third connection pieces. 3. The connecting piece comprises: fixing means for fixing to each of the columns; and a rod-shaped support member integrally connected to the fixing means and bent along each of the columns. The connecting rod is connected to both ends of the rod-shaped body, and is detachably fitted to each of the protrusions. The support structure of a flowerpot according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a ring body rotatable around the axial direction of each of the protrusions. 4. The post structure of a flowerpot according to claim 3, wherein said fixing means includes a cap which can be detachably attached to each tip of said post. 5. The post structure of a flowerpot according to claim 3, wherein said fixing means includes a band-shaped fixing member having a U-shape in plan view, which can be detachably attached to an intermediate position of each of said posts. 6. A support structure of a flowerpot, wherein a cross section in a direction perpendicular to each axial direction is located at four corners of a substantially square, and each axial direction is substantially parallel to each other. (4 + 2 × n: n is a natural number) pillars, and a connection fixed to each of the pillars at a point of intersection of each of the pillars with a plane substantially perpendicular to the axial direction of each of the pillars. A support structure for a flowerpot, comprising: a piece; and a connecting rod rotatably connected to both ends of each of the connection pieces and connecting each of the adjacent supports to each other.