JP3117672B2 - Elevated cultivation container - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an elevated cultivation container for cultivating fruit vegetables, leafy vegetables, flowers, root vegetables and the like at a position higher than the ground surface.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When cultivating fruit vegetables, leafy vegetables, flowers or root vegetables, a method called soil cultivation is employed, in which seedlings are planted and grown along ridges formed on the ground of the cultivation area. . In soil cultivation, a series of operations from raising seedlings to harvesting are often performed in a crouching or crouching posture,
In particular, in the case of strawberries and the like, the planting work of the seedlings involves heavy labor such as transportation of the seedlings, so that the physical burden on the worker is extremely large.

[0003] In order to improve such harsh working conditions, cultivation vessels capable of working in a standing posture and research on new cultivation techniques have been carried out. Cultivation methods are being implemented.

[0004] The present applicant has also developed a cultivation container for strawberry and the like which requires a small amount of cultivation soil and has good root growth, and this is disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 6-34437. In addition, a device for holding the cultivation container and an auxiliary tool suitable for watering and fertilizing have been developed.
No. 95 discloses this. By combining these cultivation containers and devices, working conditions can be improved.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which a cultivation container in which such an auxiliary tool is set is held by a holding device.
As shown in FIG. 6, the holding device 80 is configured by a frame 81, a support column 82, and the like. By holding the tapered cylindrical cultivation container 91 and an auxiliary tool 92 for watering and fertilizing with the holding device 80, Since the standing work can be performed, the working conditions can be improved and the cultivation work can be made more efficient.

On the other hand, as a method of holding a cultivation container at a position higher than the ground surface, the present applicant has developed a method of suspending a cultivation container having a shape in which a plurality of container bodies are connected by a connecting member, over a gantry. However, it is disclosed in JP-A-8-298870.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an example of the cultivation apparatus according to the above-mentioned publication. Cultivation containers 95 are formed by continuously forming a part of the upper end of a synthetic resin container body 96. Container bodies 97a and 97b having a shape in which the container bodies are connected linearly.
a and 97b are connected by a connecting member 98.

[0008] By using this cultivation apparatus, it is possible to perform a standing operation, and a large number of conventional cultivation containers can be locked to the frame 99 by a single locking operation.
The work of locking the cultivation container can be made more efficient.

[0009]

In the case of a conventional elevated cultivation apparatus, regardless of whether the cultivation container is a single container or a continuous container, it is necessary to perform the operation of filling the container with the cultivation soil for each container. For this reason, in large-scale cultivation using a large number of cultivation containers, a large amount of time and labor is required for installation work and soil filling work.

[0010] Further, since the cultivation container is used in a state of being hung on the holding device, the holding device must have a strong structure, and the holding device has a stronger structure than a portion that actually contributes to cultivation. They tend to be larger. Therefore, not only is it time-consuming to carry, but also a large space is required for installation, and it is difficult to adopt it in a narrow cultivation area.

[0011] After the cultivation season is over, not only does a great deal of time and effort be spent on the work of discharging the cultivation soil in the cultivation container and withdrawal of the equipment, but also on these cultivation containers and holding devices. Requires a large space to store.

Furthermore, the conventional elevated cultivation apparatus is relatively large in size and complicated in structure, so that it takes a lot of time and labor to manufacture, and requires a large amount of raw materials such as synthetic resin.
High cost. For this reason, it is difficult to adopt the method in small-scale farmers with small cultivation areas and low sales.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is that standing work can be performed, the amount of soil, water, fertilizer, etc. used can be reduced, installation / removal is easy, storage space is small, and low An object of the present invention is to provide a high cost cultivation container.

[0014]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an elevated cultivation container according to the present invention comprises a comb-shaped cultivated soil storage part formed by partially fixing a plurality of laminated film materials, A groove-shaped reinforcing member having an opening through which the cultivated soil storage portion is inserted and a locking portion for locking the cultivated soil storage portion, and holding means for engaging with the reinforcing member and holding the cultivated soil storage portion upright on the ground. And characterized in that:

With such a configuration, the cultivated soil storage portion is inserted into the opening of the reinforcing member and locked by the locking portion, and the reinforcing member is engaged with the holding means to hold the cultivated soil storage portion upright on the ground. Then, since the cultivation soil can be filled in the cultivation soil storage unit and plant cultivation can be performed, the installation operation is easy, and the standing operation can be performed during the cultivation period. Further, since the cultivation soil is sufficient to fill the cultivation soil storage part, the amount of cultivation soil used can be smaller than that of soil cultivation, and accordingly, the usage of water and fertilizer can be reduced. Furthermore, since the cultivated soil storage portion is engaged with the reinforcing member, the cultivated soil storage portion is not deformed, expanded, or damaged by the filled cultivated soil.

In this case, if drainage means such as drainage holes are provided below the cultivation soil accommodating portion, drainage is improved similarly to soil cultivation, so that root rot due to water retention is prevented. be able to. In addition, if the lower end of the cultivation soil storage unit is grounded, stability during the cultivation period can be secured, and the temperature of the ground spreads throughout the high-growth cultivation container through the film material, so that the heat retaining function can be enhanced. it can. It is also possible to cover the entire cultivation soil storage area with a film material and heat the inside with a heater to enhance the heat retention function, promote the growth of plant roots, and promote the growth of fruits and foliage. is there. In this case, a known means such as a duct can be used.

Further, the roots of the plant cultivated in the elevated cultivation container of the present invention can extend downward in the cultivation soil filled in the cultivation soil storage part in the upright state, so that the root zone Are spread, the amount of roots is increased, and the nutrient absorption is enhanced, so that the growth state is improved and the yield can be increased. In addition, when cultivating root vegetables such as burdock and radish, it is possible to grow the crop in the soil cultivation compartment, so at the harvest time, cut the film material forming the soil cultivation compartment with a knife, etc. It is also possible to excavate by a method, harvesting work is easier than in soil cultivation, and crops are not cut off.

On the other hand, after the cultivation period is over, if the cultivation soil is discharged, the cultivation soil storage section can be detached from the reinforcing member and withdrawn separately, so that the withdrawal work is easy, and the cultivation soil storage section can be easily removed. The film can be folded or wound into a roll, so that it has good transportability and requires a small storage space. Furthermore, since the elevated cultivation container has a simple structure composed of a plurality of film materials, reinforcing members, holding means, and the like, it is easy to manufacture, the amount of raw materials used is small, and the cost is low.

Further, in the elevated cultivation container of the present invention, as a holding means for holding the cultivation soil storage portion in an upright state, a support member installed on the ground and an engagement formed on the reinforcement member and capable of engaging with the support member. With the structure that includes the part, the reinforcement member and the cultivation soil storage part can be integrally held, so that the stability is good, and when filling the cultivation soil into the cultivation soil storage part, the reinforcement member Since it functions as a guide leading to the inside of the unit, workability is also good.

Further, in the elevated cultivation container of the present invention, the cultivation soil storage portion is formed by cutting a film material along a wavy fixing portion provided on a plurality of stacked film materials. You may. With such a configuration, at least two sets of comb-shaped cultivation soil storage sections can be formed from a plurality of stacked film materials, and a waste portion of the film material does not occur. It is possible to reduce costs and contribute to prevention of environmental pollution by waste. In this case, as means for fixing the film material, adhesive, pressure bonding, heat fusion,
Sewing or the like can be adopted. By changing the shape of the wavy fixing portion, it is possible to change the inner diameter, depth, arrangement interval, and the like of the cultivated soil storage portion.

On the other hand, in the elevated cultivation container of the present invention, the use of the reinforcing member formed of the foamed synthetic resin improves the heat retaining and cooling functions by the heat insulating effect of the foamed synthetic resin.
Temperature control suitable for the plant to be grown can be performed accurately. In addition, since the foamed synthetic resin has excellent corrosion resistance, the foamed synthetic resin is not deteriorated or deformed by a chemical such as an agricultural chemical or a fertilizer, sunlight, or the like during use.

In this case, by using expanded polystyrene as the expanded synthetic resin, it is possible to form a reinforcing member that is lightweight and has excellent transportability. In addition, since expanded polystyrene has good moldability, a reinforcing member having a structure suitable for cultivation conditions can be easily formed.

Further, in the elevated cultivation container of the present invention, a synthetic resin, paper, cloth, non-woven fabric or the like can be used as the film material. In the case of a synthetic resin film material, it is possible to form a buried soil accommodating portion having excellent airtightness, corrosion resistance, and durability. In addition, in the case of a film material made of perforated synthetic resin, or paper, cloth, or a film material made of nonwoven fabric, it is possible to form a cultivated soil storage part having air permeability necessary for the growth of plant roots, paper, cloth, Since non-woven fabrics do not generate toxic gases when burned in the air, they can be incinerated. The film material may be either transparent or opaque depending on the type of plant to be cultivated.

In this case, if a plurality of types of film materials made of synthetic resin, paper, cloth, non-woven fabric and the like are used, a cultivated soil accommodating portion having the properties of each material can be formed. , Cultivation site climate, cultivation conditions, etc., can be accurately handled.

[0025]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 is a perspective view showing an elevated cultivation container according to an embodiment, FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the elevated cultivation container, FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an assembly process of the elevated cultivation container,
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the vicinity of the lower end of the cultivation soil storage portion of the elevated cultivation container.

The elevated cultivation container 10 of this embodiment is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, two superposed film materials 11,
Comb-filled soil storage part 13 formed by partially fixing 12
And a groove-shaped reinforcing member 1 having an opening 14 through which the cultivated soil accommodating portion 13 is inserted and a locking portion 15 for locking the cultivated soil accommodating portion 13
6 and the reinforcement member 16 to engage the soil storage portion 13 with the ground 2
9 and a holding pipe 17 for holding it in an upright state. The upper ends of the film members 11 and 12 are locked to the upper edge of the reinforcing member 16 by a U-shaped detachable fixing clip 18, and the holding pipe 17 is supported by a column 19 and an upright standing on the ground 29. It is fixed by a horizontal bar 20.

In the case of the elevated cultivation container 10, as shown in FIG. 3, the cultivated soil storage section 13 is inserted into the opening 14 of the reinforcing member 16 and locked by the locking section 15, and the reinforcing member 16 is connected to the holding pipe 17. When the cultivation soil storage unit 13 is held upright on the ground 29 by engaging the cultivation soil storage unit 13 with the cultivation soil 21, the plant 22 can be cultivated. Standing work is possible during the period. Also,
Since the cultivation soil 21 is sufficient to fill the cultivation soil accommodating section 13, the cultivation soil usage can be reduced as compared with soil cultivation, and accordingly, the usage of water, fertilizer, and the like can be reduced. In addition, since the length of the film materials 11 and 12 and the reinforcing member 16 are not particularly limited, they can be freely set according to the area of the cultivation area and the like.

In the elevated cultivation container 10, since the upper portion of the cultivated soil accommodating portion 13 is reinforced by the reinforcing member 16, the film material 11,
There is no occurrence of abnormal expansion, breakage, etc.

Further, as shown in FIG.
At the lower end portion of 3, a non-fixed portion 30 is provided in a part of the fixed portion 25, and drainage holes 31 are formed in the film materials 11 and 12 to ensure drainage. And the like can be prevented. Further, since the lower end of the cultivated soil storage unit 13 is buried in the ridge 26 formed on the ground 29, the stability during the cultivation period is also good, and the temperature of the ground 29 is lower than the film materials 11 and 12.
Since the cultivation soil 21 filled in the cultivation soil storage portion 13 is spread over the entire erect cultivation container 10, the heat insulation function is also high.

In this case, the root 27 of the plant 22 cultivated in the elevated cultivation container 10 can extend downward in the cultivated soil 21 filled in the cultivated soil storage unit 13 in the upright state. Therefore, the root area is widened and the amount of roots is large, and as in the deep cultivation, the nutrient absorption is enhanced, so that the growth state is improved and the yield can be increased.

Also, burdock, radish,
When cultivating root vegetables such as carrots, the crop is cultivated
In the harvest time, the film materials 11 and 12 forming the cultivated soil accommodating portion 13 can be easily dug out by cutting with a knife or the like, thereby improving the efficiency of the harvesting operation. And the crop is not broken or damaged.

On the other hand, after the cultivation period is over, the cultivation soil 21
Is discharged, the cultivated soil storage unit 13 can be detached from the reinforcing member 16 so that the withdrawal operation is easy, and the cultivated soil storage unit 13 becomes the original film shape, and can be folded or wound into a roll. Good qualities and small storage space. In addition, the elevated cultivation container 10
Since it has a simple structure including the film materials 11 and 12, the reinforcing member 16, the holding pipe 17 and the like, it is easy to manufacture, the amount of raw materials used is small, and the cost is low.
For this reason, it is easy to introduce even small farmers.

In the elevated cultivation container 10, the reinforcing member 1
6 and the concave engaging portion 28 formed on the side surface of the holding pipe 1
7, the groove-shaped reinforcing member 16 and the cultivated soil storage portion 13 are integrally held, so that the cultivated soil storage portion is not deformed, expanded, or damaged by the weight of the cultivated soil 21. . Further, when filling the cultivation soil 21 into the cultivation soil storage portion 13 held on the ground 29 in an upright state, the inner surface portion of the reinforcing member 16 functions as a guide for guiding the cultivation soil 21 into the cultivation soil storage portion 13. Good.

In the elevated cultivation container 10, the reinforcing member 1
Since 6 is made of expanded polystyrene, it is lightweight, has excellent transportability, has a high heat retention and cooling function, and can perform accurate temperature management suitable for the plant 22 to be cultivated. In addition, since expanded polystyrene is excellent in corrosion resistance, it is not deteriorated or deformed by chemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers or sunlight during use. In addition, since expanded polystyrene has good moldability, a reinforcing member having a shape and structure suitable for cultivation conditions can be easily formed.

Here, with reference to FIG.
A method of manufacturing the cultivated soil storage unit 13 will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a manufacturing process of the cultivated soil storage unit 13.

As shown in FIG. 5A, after the two film materials 11 and 12 are overlaid, as shown in FIG. 5B, the film material 11 is provided by providing a wavy fixing portion 25. , 12 are partially fixed, and a central portion of the fixed portion 25 is cut along the fixed portion 25. In this case, the above-mentioned non-fixed portion 30 and drain hole 31 (see FIG. 3) are formed. Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), when separated at the cutting portion, a comb-shaped cultivated soil accommodating portion 13 can be formed.

By adopting such a process, two sets of comb-shaped cultivated soil accommodating portions 13 can be formed from the two film materials 11 and 12 which are overlapped with each other. , 12 are not disposed, so that the resources can be effectively used, the cost can be reduced, and the environmental pollution due to waste can be prevented. In the present embodiment, an adhesive is used as a means for fixing the film materials 11 and 12, but other fixing means such as pressure bonding, heat fusing, sewing and the like may be used. In addition, the thickness, length, width, etc. of the film materials 11 and 12 can be freely determined according to cultivation conditions.

In the case of the elevated cultivation container 10, the material of the film materials 11, 12 is polyethylene, but polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polystyrene, ABS resin,
A synthetic resin such as AES resin, or paper, cloth, nonwoven fabric, or the like can be used. When a synthetic resin is used as the material of the film materials 11 and 12, the buried soil accommodating portion 13 having excellent airtightness, corrosion resistance, and durability can be formed.

On the other hand, when the material of the film materials 11 and 12 is a perforated plastic film, paper, cloth, or non-woven fabric, the cultivated soil storage unit 1 having the air permeability necessary for the growth of plant roots.
3 can be formed, sufficient air supply to the root 27 of the plant 22 is possible, and paper, cloth and non-woven fabric do not generate toxic gas even when burned, so that they can be incinerated. Furthermore, if a biodegradable plastic having a property of decomposing by the action of microorganisms is used as a material of the film materials 11 and 12, it can be disposed of in the ground after use. The film materials 11 and 12 may be either transparent or opaque depending on the type of plant to be cultivated, cultivation conditions, and the like.

If a plurality of kinds of materials such as synthetic resin, paper, cloth, and non-woven fabric are used as the materials of the film materials 11 and 12, the cultivated soil storage unit 1 having the properties of each material can be used.
3 can be formed, the type of plant to be cultivated,
It is possible to accurately respond to the climate of the cultivation area, cultivation conditions, and the like.

[0041]

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

(1) A cultivated soil accommodating part formed by partially fixing a plurality of superposed film materials to form a comb, and an engaging part for engaging the opening for inserting the cultivated soil accommodating part and the cultivated soil accommodating part. And a holding means for engaging the reinforcing member to hold the cultivated soil storage portion on the ground in an upright state, thereby facilitating the installation work, and increasing the cultivated soil storage portion in the upright state. Standing work is possible because plant cultivation is possible, and cultivation only enough to fill the cultivation storage part is sufficient, so less cultivation is required, and accordingly the amount of water and fertilizer used is also reduced. be able to. In addition, deformation of the cultivation soil storage unit due to the weight of the cultivation soil does not occur.

(2) If the cultivation soil is discharged after the cultivation period is over, the cultivation soil storage section can be detached from the reinforcing member, so that the withdrawal operation is easy, and the cultivation soil storage section becomes the original film shape and can be folded. Since it can be wound into a roll, it has good transportability and requires a small storage space.
Further, since it has a simple structure composed of a plurality of film materials, reinforcing members, holding means, and the like, it is easy to manufacture, the amount of raw materials used is small, and the cost is low.

(3) As a means for holding the cultivated soil storage unit, a support member provided on the ground and an engaging portion formed on the reinforcing member and capable of engaging with the support member are provided, so that the reinforcing member and the cultivated soil storage unit are provided. Part can be held integrally, so the stability is good, and when filling the cultivation soil into the cultivation storage part,
The reinforcing member integrated with the cultivation soil storage unit functions as a guide for cultivating soil, and the workability is good.

(4) By using a cultivated soil accommodating portion formed by cutting the film material along the wavy fixing portion provided on the plurality of laminated film materials, Since at least two sets of comb-shaped cultivated soil storage sections can be formed, and no waste portion of the film material is generated, effective use of resources and cost reduction can be achieved, and contribution to prevention of environmental pollution by waste. be able to.

(5) By using a reinforcing member formed of a foamed synthetic resin, the function of keeping heat and keeping cool is improved.
Precise temperature management suitable for plants to be cultivated can be performed. In addition, since the foamed synthetic resin has excellent corrosion resistance, the foamed synthetic resin is not deteriorated or deformed by a chemical such as an agricultural chemical or a fertilizer, sunlight, or the like during use.

(6) By using expanded polystyrene as the expanded synthetic resin, it is possible to form a lightweight reinforcing member having excellent transportability. In addition, since expanded polystyrene has good moldability, a reinforcing member having a shape and structure suitable for cultivation conditions can be easily formed.

(7) By using a film material made of a synthetic resin, it is possible to form a buried soil accommodating portion having excellent airtightness, corrosion resistance and durability. In addition, by using a perforated synthetic resin film material, or a film material made of paper, cloth, or non-woven fabric, it is possible to form a cultivated soil storage part having air permeability necessary for the growth of plant roots, paper, Cloths and non-woven fabrics can be incinerated because they emit no toxic gas when burned. Furthermore, synthetic resin, paper,
If a plurality of types of cloths, nonwoven fabrics, and the like are used, a cultivated soil accommodating portion that combines the properties of the respective materials can be formed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an elevated cultivation container according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the elevated cultivation container shown in FIG.

3 is a perspective view showing an assembling step of the elevated cultivation container shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the vicinity of a lower end of a cultivation soil storage portion of the elevated cultivation container shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view of a manufacturing process of a cultivated soil storage part of the elevated cultivation container shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a conventional elevated cultivation apparatus.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a conventional elevated cultivation apparatus.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Elevated cultivation container 11, 12 Film material 13 Cultivation soil accommodation part 14 Opening 15 Locking part 16 Reinforcement member 17 Holding pipe 18 Fixing clip 19 Prop 20 Horizontal bar 21 Cultivation 22 Plant 23 Non-fixation part 24 Drain hole 25 Fixing part 26 ridge 27 root 28 engaging part 29 ground 30 non-fixed part 31 drainage hole

Claims (6)

(57) [Claims] 1. A cultivated soil storage unit formed by partially fixing a plurality of superposed film materials to form a comb, an opening through which the cultivated soil storage unit is inserted, and a holding unit that holds the cultivated soil storage unit. An elevated cultivation container, comprising: a groove-shaped reinforcing member having: and holding means that engages with the reinforcing member to hold the cultivation soil storage portion upright on the ground. 2. The elevated cultivation container according to claim 1, further comprising a support member installed on the ground and an engaging portion formed on the reinforcing member and capable of engaging with the support member, as the holding means. 3. The cultivated soil storage section is formed by cutting the film material along a wavy fixing portion provided on a plurality of film materials stacked.
The elevated cultivation container as described. 4. The elevated cultivation container according to claim 1, wherein said reinforcing member is formed of a foamed synthetic resin. 5. The elevated cultivation container according to claim 4, wherein the foamed synthetic resin is foamed polystyrene. 6. The film material is made of synthetic resin, paper, cloth,
The elevated cultivation container according to claim 1, which is at least one of a nonwoven fabric.