JP4249508B2

JP4249508B2 - Water conveyance part support structure and water conveyance member support structure

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Publication number: JP4249508B2
Application number: JP2003048624A
Authority: JP
Inventors: 稔吉田; 茂鷲崎; 和生工村
Original assignee: Kyodo Ky Tec Corp
Current assignee: Kyodo Ky Tec Corp
Priority date: 2003-02-26
Filing date: 2003-02-26
Publication date: 2009-04-02
Anticipated expiration: 2023-02-26
Also published as: JP2004254590A

Description

【０００１】
【発明の属する技術分野】
本発明は、例えば貯水部の水分を毛細管現象によって植栽部に導水する導水部を支持する導水部支持構造及び導水部材支持構造に関する。
【０００２】
【従来の技術】
従来、貯水部の水分を毛細管現象によって植栽部に導水する導水部を支持する構造に関連する技術として、特許文献１のかん水栽培容器がある。前記かん水栽培容器は、かん水等の貯溜容器と、貯溜容器に載置する植物栽培容器本体と、該本体の底板を貫通して貯溜容器内底部又はその近傍に達する多孔質材料からなる吸水体を備え、貯溜容器の高さを栽培容器本体の高さよりも大きくし、吸水体の上端を栽培土中に臨入し、前記吸水体の上端に栽培容器本体底部の上面に係止する係止リングを上下位置調整可能に外嵌固定するものである。
【０００３】
また、他の関連技術として特許文献２には、水を満たす下側部分と、開口付きの上方壁を備える上側部分と、孔を有する底部が水面の上側に配置されるように上側部分で支持された、植物培養基つき植物に用いられる鉢と、鉢の底部を通って植物培養基に水を供給するために、鉢の底部から下側部分へ垂れる芯を備え、芯が鉢の底部に設けた孔を通って鉢の中に延び、鉢ホルダの軸柱が孔を通って上方に突出し、その上端で芯が保持される植物潅水用容器が開示されている。
【０００４】
また、特許文献３には、土壌容器の底面に孔を設け、孔にフランジ付のチューブを取り付け、該チューブ内に数本の繊維を束ねた繊維束を通し、繊維束の上端を土壌内に、下端を水容器の水内にあるようにし、毛細管現象を利用して水容器内の水を吸い上げて土壌を湿らす植木鉢が開示されている。
【０００５】
【特許文献１】
登録実用新案第３０３２６５２号
【特許文献２】
特表平３−５０２４０６号
【特許文献３】
実開昭５１−２６１６１号
【０００６】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
ところで、上記のような植栽部と貯水部を備える緑化ユニットを設置した場合、例えばメンテナンス等を行う時に、植栽部を貯水部から一旦取り外し、植栽部を別の場所に置いて再度戻す作業が必要となるが、かかる作業の際に上記特許文献１〜３の技術では、いずれも導水部が良好に導水できる位置からずれてしまい、吸水性能が悪化するという不具合がある。
【０００７】
即ち、特許文献１のかん水栽培容器では、単に係止リングで多孔質材料の吸水体を係止しているものであるため、メンテナンス等で植物栽培容器本体を貯溜容器から外して別の場所に置いた際に吸水体が上方へ移動してしまう。そのため、植物栽培容器本体を貯溜容器上に載置して戻した場合に、吸水性能が悪化して貯溜容器内の水分を充分に吸水できず、結果的に植物が水不足状態となり、枯れてしまうことになる。
【０００８】
更に、吸水体を上下位置調整可能にすべく、多孔質材料の吸水体に単に係止リングを外嵌して係止するものであるため、例えば植物栽培容器本体上方から外力が加わると吸水体が徐々に落下する虞があるが、吸水体が落下する場合にも、吸水体の上端と土壌の接触面積が小さくなり、吸水性能が悪化する。
【０００９】
また、特許文献２の植物潅水用容器でも同様に、鉢を取り外して別の場所に置いた際、鉢の底部から下側に垂れる柔らかい芯が曲がった状態になり、その状態で容器内に戻した場合に、吸水性能が悪化して容器内の水分を充分吸水できなくなる。そのため、植物が水不足の状態になって枯れてしまう。
【００１０】
また、特許文献３の植木鉢でも同様に、土壌容器を別の場所に置く動作を行った時に、フランジ付チューブ全体が土壌内に入り込んでしまうという不具合が生じ、土壌容器を水容器上に戻した際に、吸水性能が悪化して繊維束が水容器内の水分を充分に吸水できなくなり、植物が水不足の状態になって枯れてしまう。
【００１１】
本発明は上記不具合に鑑みなされたものであり、例えば貯水部の水分を毛細管現象によって植栽部に導水する導水部等に於いて、良好な導水性能或いは吸水性能を安定して発揮させることができる導水部支持構造及び導水部材支持構造を提供することを目的とする。
【００１２】
【課題を解決するための手段】
本発明の導水部支持構造は、導水元部の水分を毛細管現象により導水先部まで導水可能な導水部を支持する導水部支持構造において、該導水部は導水部材と該導水部材を支持する略筒形の支持体を有し、該導水元部若しくは導水先部の少なくとも一方に該支持体を固着する若しくは一体的に設けることを特徴とする。前記支持体は、例えば着脱可能に固着して設ける、或いは回転等の機械動作で着脱自在に構成する、或いは一体形成して設けると好適である。
【００１３】
また、本発明の導水部支持構造は、導水元部の水分を毛細管現象により導水先部まで導水可能な導水部を支持する導水部支持構造において、該導水部は硬質の導水部材と該導水部材を支持する支持体を有し、若しくは該導水部は支持部を有する硬質の導水部材であり、該導水元部若しくは導水先部の少なくとも一方に該支持体若しくは該支持部を固着する若しくは一体的に設けることを特徴とする。前記支持体若しくは支持部は、例えば着脱可能に固着して設ける、或いは回転等の機械動作で着脱自在に構成する、或いは一体形成して設けると好適である。
【００１４】
更に、本発明の導水部支持構造は、前記支持体若しくは支持部に、外方に突出する第１フランジと第２フランジを上下に所定距離離間して形成し、該第１フランジと該第２フランジとの間に前記導水元部若しくは導水先部の少なくとも一方の一部を介在させ該支持体若しくは支持部を取り付けることを特徴とする。
【００１５】
更に、本発明の導水部支持構造は、前記支持体若しくは支持部を取り付ける箇所に非円形の挿通穴を穿設し、前記第１フランジ若しくは第２フランジの少なくとも一方の外形を非円形に形成し、該挿通穴に該非円形の第１フランジ若しくは第２フランジを挿通して回転することにより、該支持体若しくは支持部を取り付けることを特徴とする。例えば略筒形の支持体の第１フランジ若しくは第２フランジの少なくとも何れか一方の外形を非円形に形成し、取付箇所には非円形のフランジを挿通可能な非円形の挿通穴を形成し、支持体を挿通穴に挿通し、中心軸に対して支持体を回転してフランジを挿通穴に係合固着する。
【００１６】
更に、本発明の導水部支持構造は、前記挿通穴近傍に前記回転する角度を規制する規制部を設けることを特徴とする。
【００１７】
更に、本発明の導水部支持構造は、前記挿通穴近傍に前記回転する方向を指示する指示部を設けることを特徴とする。前記指示部は、例えば支持体の取付面の支持体を挿通する側の面に設けるとよいが、両方の側から挿通する可能性がある場合には予め取付面の両側に設けると好適である。また、本発明の導水部支持構造は、支持体に把持部を外方に突出して形成することを特徴とする。
【００１８】
また、本発明の導水部支持構造は、導水元部の水分を毛細管現象により導水先部まで導水可能な導水部を支持する導水部支持構造において、該導水部は導水部材と該導水部材を支持する略筒形の支持体を有するもの、若しくは該導水部は硬質の導水部材と該導水部材を支持する支持体を有するもの、若しくは該導水部は支持部を有する硬質の導水部材であり、該支持体若しくは支持部を該導水元部に固設することを特徴とする。
【００１９】
更に、本発明の導水部支持構造は、前記支持体が前記導水部材を挟持する挟持部を有することを特徴とする。例えば略筒形の支持体の内面に導水部材を挟持して支持する挟持部を設ける。尚、本発明に於いては、導水部材を支持する適宜の支持部を設けた支持体を用いることが可能である。
【００２０】
更に、本発明の導水部支持構造は、前記導水元部が水分を貯留可能な貯水部、前記導水先部が植物を栽培可能な植栽部であることを特徴とし、好適には、前記導水部の下端を前記貯水部の底面に略当接し、該貯水部底面の該略当接する箇所を、該貯水部底面の他の箇所よりも低く形成することを特徴とする。
【００２１】
また、本発明の導水部支持構造或いは導水部材支持構造は、導水元部の水分を毛細管現象により導水先部まで導水可能な導水部材を支持する構造において、該導水部材を支持する支持体に挟持部を設け、該挟持部で該導水部材を挟持することを特徴とする。例えば導水部材を被覆する略筒形の支持体の内面に挟持部を設け、前記挟持部で導水部材を挟持して支持する。尚、例えば略筒形の支持部は、例えば導水元部若しくは導水先部の少なくとも一方に固着する、或いは一体形成して設けると好適である。
【００２２】
更に、本発明の導水部支持構造或いは導水部材支持構造は、前記挟持部が、前記導水部材を被覆する略筒形の支持体の内面から内方に突出する突起であることを特徴とする。
【００２３】
また、本発明の導水部支持構造或いは導水部材支持構造は、導水元部の水分を毛細管現象により導水先部まで導水可能な導水部材を支持する構造において、該導水部材を支持する略筒形の支持体を有し、該支持体に該導水部材を位置決め規制する規制部を設けることを特徴とする。前記規制部は、例えば略筒形の支持体の下端近傍に設ける。また、本発明の導水部支持構造或いは導水部材支持構造は、前記略筒形の支持体が、前記導水部材を挿入可能に上端に形成された開口と、下端を閉塞する規制部と、前記下端近傍の周壁に形成された水分を該導水部材に導くための導水用穴とを有することを特徴とする。
【００２４】
尚、本発明の導水部材には、毛細管現象を生じて導水可能が全て含まれ、例えばガラス繊維束や多孔質セラミックス、熱接着繊維、とうもろこし系繊維、アクリル繊維等や、これらを固化してなる導水棒等でもよく、又、硬質の導水部材と軟質の導水部材が含まれる。また、本発明の導水部支持構造は、導水元部を水分を貯留可能な貯水部とし、導水先部を植物を栽培可能な植栽部とし、前記植栽部を前記貯水部に載置する緑化ユニットに設けると好適である。
【００２５】
【作用】
本発明では、導水部材を覆う略筒形の支持体や支持部等を導水元部若しくは導水先部に固着する若しくは一体的に設ける構成、例えば支持体や支持部の外方に第１フランジと第２フランジを形成し、第１フランジと第２フランジの間に導水元部若しくは導水先部の一部が介在するように固定する構成等とすることにより、支持体や支持部或いは導水部の移動を規制することができ、導水元部若しくは導水先部を別の場所に置いた場合にも支持体や支持部或いは導水部を導水性能や吸水性能が良好な位置に維持することが可能で、良好な導水性能や吸水性能を維持することができる。又、支持体若しくは支持部を導水元部に固設することにより、導水先部を別の場所に置いた場合にも、支持体や支持部或いは導水部を導水性能や吸水性能が良好な位置に維持することができる。
【００２６】
尚、支持体や支持部を着脱可能に設ける場合には、大掛かりなメンテナンス等の作業や導水部や導水部材の交換等を容易化することができ良好であり、又、支持体や支持部を一体的に設ける場合には、部品点数の削減及びそれによる作業の容易化等が可能になって良好である。又、支持体等を導水元部と導水先部の両者に固着し若しくは一体的に設ける場合には、例えば支持体等で植栽部への踏圧を受けることが可能となる。
【００２７】
更に、支持体や支持部を取付けられる箇所に、支持体若しくは支持部に形成した第１フランジ若しくは第２フランジの少なくとも何れか一方を挿通可能な非円形の挿通穴を穿設し、挿通する第１フランジ若しくは第２フランジの少なくとも何れか一方の外形も非円形とし、フランジを挿通後に回転して支持部を取付けることにより、簡単な構造で確実に取付けることが可能となる。
【００２８】
更に、前記挿通穴近傍に回転角度を規制する規制部を設ける、或いは／及び回転方向を指示する指示部を設けることにより、誰でも取り扱え、正確な取付け作業を容易に行うことができる。
【００２９】
また、支持体に導水部材を挟持する挟持部或いは挟持支持部を設ける構成、例えば支持体の内面から内方に突出する突起により挟持する構成により、簡単な構造で導水部材自体を支持し、導水部材の落下等を未然に防止することができ、結果的に良好な導水性能や吸水性能を維持することができる。
【００３０】
また、支持体の下端近傍等に導水部材の移動を規制して位置決めする規制部を設けることにより、支持体から導水部材が落下することを確実に防止できると共に、導水部材の支持体内への挿入距離を規制でき、誰が挿入しても同一距離の挿入が行え、全ての導水部や導水部材の導水性能を同一化することができる。例えば支持体の上方に導水部材が突出する場合には導水部材の突出距離を一定にすることが可能となり、良好な導水性能を維持することができる。
【００３１】
また、本発明の導水元部や導水先部は適宜であるが、導水元部を水分を貯留可能な貯水部とし、導水先部を植物を栽培可能な植栽部とすると、緑化ユニットや緑化エリア等で優れた導水性能や吸水性能を発揮することができ、植物が水不足で枯れるようなことがなく、良好な状態で植物を育成することができる。
【００３２】
【発明の実施の形態】
以下では本発明の実施形態について図面に沿って説明する。尚、各実施形態では、雨水や潅水による水分を貯留可能な上面開放の略箱形容器状の貯水部を導水元部とし、植物を栽培可能で上面開放の略箱形容器状の植栽部を導水先部とし、内部に充填する土壌等の育成材で植物を栽培する植栽部を貯水部上に載置して形成する緑化ユニットの導水部支持構造について説明する。前記緑化ユニットは、例えば屋上等に複数敷設され、屋上緑化を図る緑化エリアが形成される。
【００３３】
先ず、第１実施形態の導水部支持構造について説明する。図１〜図３は第１実施形態に関し、図１は緑化ユニットの断面説明図、図２は支持体の構成図、図３は第１フランジを挿通穴に挿通して回転する動作を説明する図である。
【００３４】
第１実施形態に関する緑化ユニットは、図１に示すように、側壁１１と底面１２を有する略箱形の植栽部１０を有し、植栽部１０には育成材１３が充填され、育成材１３或いはその上部には例えば芝・セダム・花・木等の植物１４が植えられている。同様に側壁２１と底面２２を有する略箱形の貯水部２０を有し、図には省略したが、側壁２１の上部近傍に貯水部２０内に貯水しきれなかった余剰水を排出する排出穴が穿設され、植栽部１０の底面１２と貯水部２０の水面２３である水位上限との間に空気層が形成されている。又、植栽部１０の底面１２には通水兼通気穴が複数穿設され（図示せず）、前記通水兼通気穴は、雨水や潅水により余剰水が発生した場合に貯水部２０まで余剰水を導くと共に、前記空気層の空気を植物の根に対して与える機能を有する。
【００３５】
また、植栽部１０の底面１２の略中央部には、図２に示す導水部３０の支持体３２を挿通可能な挿通穴１５が穿設され、挿通穴１５は、後述する支持体３２の第１フランジ３２４の外形より僅かに大きく、且つ第１フランジ３２４と相似形に形成されている。更に、挿通穴１５が穿設されている箇所に於ける植栽部１０の底面１２の上面には、後述する支持体３２を回転する際の回転方向を指示する矢印の指示部１６が形成され、又、前記箇所に於ける植栽部１０の底面１２の下面には、第１フランジ３２４の回転を規制する高さの低い第１突出部１７と高さの高い第２突出部１８が形成されている。
【００３６】
導水部３０は、図１及び図２に示すように、繊維束等の導水部材３１と導水部材３１を内部に収納可能な略筒形の支持体３２で構成される。支持体３２は、上端に導水部材３１を挿入可能な開口３２１が形成され、又、導水部材３１の挿入距離を規制するため下端面は閉鎖され、下端部近傍の周壁に貯水部２０の水分を導水部材３１に導くための導水用穴３２２が形成されている。導水用穴３２２は、導水部材３１を水分にできるだけ多く接触させ、確実に導水させるために、下端近傍からある程度高さ方向に高い位置まで開口すると好適である。
【００３７】
支持体３２の略上端には、後述する支持体３２を回転させる際に掴む把持部３２３が外方に突出して形成され、把持部３２３の下端に植栽部底面１２の挿通穴１５に挿通不能な平面視略円形の第２フランジ３２５が外方に突出して形成されており、第２フランジ３２５から植栽部底面１２の板厚と同じか或いは僅かに長い距離を置いて、前記挿通穴１５に挿通可能な第１フランジ３２４が外方に突出して形成されている。第１フランジ３２４は平面視略円形の支持体３２の外面から前後左右四方向に突出する略十字形に形成され、前記突出部分はその下部を上部よりも僅かに平面視面積を小さくして形成されており、挿通穴１５に挿通する挿通作業を容易化するために、挿通の際に最初に挿通穴１５を通過する突出部分をより小さくしている。
【００３８】
導水部３０を植栽部１０の底面１２に取付ける場合には、先ず、支持体３２の上端から導水部材３１を下端閉鎖面に当接するまで挿入し、図３に示すように、導水部材３１を収納した支持体３２を植栽部１０の上方から挿通する。支持体３２は下端面側から挿通していき、第１フランジ３２４を挿通穴１５に挿通して、第２フランジ３２５が植栽部１０の底面１２の上面に当接する位置まで挿入する。尚、支持体３２の第２フランジ３２５から下端までの長さは、植栽部１０を貯水部２０に載置した場合、支持体３２の下端３２が貯水部２０の底面２２の上面に当接する長さ、或いは当接する程度の長さとすると、貯水部２０内の水分を全て無駄なく植栽部１０に導水することが可能となって好適である。
【００３９】
第２フランジ３２５を前記上面への当接位置まで挿通した後には、把持部３２３を掴み、指示部１６で指示された方向に支持体３２を回転する。この際、植栽部底面１２の下面で、回転により第１フランジ３２４が第１突出部１７を乗り越えて通過し、第２突出部１８に当接する位置まで回転する。尚、第１突出部１７はある程度の力で第１フランジ３２４が乗り越えて通過可能な程度の突出高さであり、第２突出部１８はある程度や強い力で回転しても第１フランジ３２４が乗り越えられず通過不能な程度の突出高さを有する。前記第２突出部１８により支持体３２の回転角度を規制することができ、又、第１フランジ３２４が第１突出部１７と第２突出部１８の間に位置することになるので、ある程度の強さの力を加えない限り、支持体３２が逆方向に回転して取り外すことができない或いは外れない構成であり、第１フランジ３２４は前記位置に安定して保持される。従って、導水部３０或いは支持体３２は第１フランジ３２４と第２フランジ３２５で植栽部底面１２を挟み込んだ状態或いは挟持する状態で強固に固定され、所定位置に安定して維持される。
【００４０】
上記第１実施形態の導水部支持構造は、導水部３０或いは支持体３２が植栽部１０に機械的動作で固定されるので、所定位置に安定して取り付けられ、又、所定位置の状態を安定して維持することができる。従って、取り付ける人に依って導水性能が異なるような事態がなく、植栽部１０を取り外してメンテナンスを行った後でもメンテナンス前と同一の良好な導水性能を維持することができる。また、植栽部１０の上方からの力に対して導水部３０や導水部材３１が移動すること等がなく、植物１４を長期に亘り安定して良好な栽培を行うことができる。
【００４１】
次に、本発明の他の実施形態や変形例について説明する。図４及び図５はそれぞれ第２実施形態、第３実施形態に関する緑化ユニットの断面説明図、図６〜図８は支持体や挿通穴の変形例を示す図、図９は第４実施形態に関する緑化ユニットの断面説明図及び支持体の断面図である。
【００４２】
第２実施形態の導水部支持構造は、図４に示すように、支持体３２を植栽部底面１２の下方から挿入して固定する構造であり、支持体３２の略上部に挿通穴１５に挿通可能な第１フランジ３２４が上側に設けられ、第１フランジ３２４から植栽部底面１２の板厚と同じか或いは僅かに長い距離を置いて、挿通穴１５に挿通不能な第２フランジ３２５が下側に設けられ、第２フランジ３２５の下側に把持部３２３が設けられている。他の基本的な構成は上記第１実施形態と同様である。前記構成により、例えば導水部３０或いは導水部材３１や支持体３２を取り替える場合等に、育成材１３を取り除かなくても容易に取り替えが可能となる。尚、支持体３２を底面１２の下方から挿入する場合には、指示部１６を底面１２の下面に設けると、取付の際に目視できるので好適である。
【００４３】
また、第３実施形態の導水部支持構造は、図５に示すように、支持体３２を貯水部２０の底面２２に取り付ける構造であり、貯水部底面２２の略中央には、上述した挿通穴１５と同様の構成の挿通穴２４が形成されていると共に、支持体３２の略下部に挿通穴２４に挿通可能な第１フランジ３２４が設けられ、第１フランジ３２４から貯水部底面２２の板厚と同じか或いは僅かに長い距離を置いて、挿通穴２４に挿通不能な第２フランジ３２５が上側に設けられ、第２フランジ３２５の上側に把持部３２３が設けられている。更に、第１フランジ３２４や支持体３２の下部が貯水部底面２２の下面から下方に突出することに対応し、貯水部底面２２の下面から下方に前記第１フランジ３２４や支持体３２の下部による突出部分の長さよりも下方に長い脚部２５を設け、又、支持体３２の上部は植栽部底面１２に固定されず挿通穴１５に挿通されている。他の基本的な構成は上記第１実施形態と同様である。
【００４４】
前記構成で止水が不十分な場合には、第２フランジ３２５と貯水部底面２２の上面との間にパッキン等の止水構造を設けると好適であり、又、挿通穴２４に代えて支持体３２の下端を嵌挿する凹部を貯水部底面２２の上面に設け、前記凹部に支持体３２を嵌挿して固定するようにすることも可能であり、又、上記と同様に支持体３２の挿入側である貯水部底面２２の上面に指示部を設けると、取付の際に回転すべき方向を目視可能となるので好適である。前記構成により、貯水部２０からの水分の漏れを防止しつつ、植栽部１０を貯水部２０から取り外し、別の場所に植栽部１０を置いた場合に植栽部１０を安定した状態で置いておくことができる。又、導水部３０或いは支持体３２は第１フランジ３２４と第２フランジ３２５で貯水部底面１２を挟み込んだ状態或いは挟持する状態で強固に固定され、所定位置に安定して維持される。尚、図４と図５の実施形態を組み合わせ、貯水部２０の底面２２の下側から支持体３２を挿通する構造にしてもよい。
【００４５】
また、支持体３２の変形例として、図６に示すように、例えば第２フランジ３２５から上方には支持体３２の筒状部を設けず、把持部３２３のみを設ける構成とすることにより、育成材１３と導水部材３１との接触面が増大し、育成材１３と導水部材３１が確実に接触させることができると共に、支持体３２の上端からの導水部材３１の突出量を小さくすることも可能となる。
【００４６】
また、第１フランジ３２４と第１フランジ３２４が挿通される挿通穴１５、２４には、第１フランジ３２４と挿通穴１５、２４が共に非円形で、回転により固定或いは支持可能な構成であれば種々の形状が全て含まれ、例えば図７（ａ）のように第１フランジ３２４と挿通穴１５、２４の外形を共に楕円形に形成したものや、図７（ｂ）のように共に長方形に形成したものや、図７（ｃ）のように三角形に形成してもよい。更に、第１フランジ３２４と挿通穴１５、２４の外形は必ずしも相似形にする必要はなく、例えば図７（ｄ）のように第１フランジ３２４の外形は長方形の短辺２辺を円弧状に、挿通穴１５、２４を楕円形に形成したものや、図７（ｅ）のように第１フランジ３２４の外形を楕円形に、挿通穴１５、２４を長方形に形成したものや、図７（ｆ）のように第１フランジ３２４の外形を三角形の各辺略中央を内方向に集めた形状に、挿通穴１５、２４を三角形に形成したものにしてもよい。
【００４７】
また、第２フランジ３２５の形状は、支持体３２を回転して回転角度が規制された時点で挿通穴１５、２４に挿通不能な形状であれば適宜であり、必ずしも全て方向で挿通穴１５、２４に挿通不能な形状である必要はない。例えば図８に示すように、支持体３２の上部に把持部３２３として機能する第２フランジ３２５を左右方向に設け、その下方に第１フランジ３２４（把持部としての役割を持たせてもよい）を前後方向に設け、第１フランジ３２４と第２フランジ３２５共に９０度異なる所定方向で或いは９０度曲げると挿通穴１５を挿通可能な形状とし、下方から挿通する場合には第２フランジ３２５を挿通穴１５に挿通し、支持体３２を略４５度回転させて第２突出部１８に当接して取付けられ、上方から挿通する場合には第１フランジ３２４を挿通穴１５に挿通し、支持体を略１３５度回転させて第２突出部１８に当接して取付ける構造とする。
【００４８】
上記図８の構成のように、第１フランジ３２４を所定角度で挿通穴１５、２４に挿通可能な外形とし、且つ第２フランジ３２５を前記所定角度以外の角度で挿通穴１５、２４に挿通可能な外形とする、或いはその逆とすることにより、支持体３２を上方と下方の両側のうち所望の側から取付けることが可能となり、様々な状況に適応して、確実な取付け作業を容易に行うことができる。この場合には挿通穴１５、２４が穿設された面の上下面ともに指示部１６等を設けると好適であり、又、第１突出部１７及び第２突出部１８は、底面１２、２２の上面と下面のうち少なくとも一面に設ければよいが、上下面共に設けてもよい。
【００４９】
また、上記実施形態では把持部３２３を設けたが、把持部を設けない構成とすることも可能である。また、導水部３０の支持体３２の下端面を完全に閉鎖する構成に限定されず、例えば下端面の一部のみが閉鎖されている構成や閉鎖しない構成とすることも可能であるが、下端面や突出部など導水部材３１の挿入距離を規制する規制部を設けると、作業者に依拠せずに導水性能を一定に保つ挿入作業を行うことが可能となって好適である。
【００５０】
また、図９に示す第４実施形態の導水部支持構造のように、略筒形の支持体３２を植栽部１０の底面１２（或いは貯水部２０の底面２２）に一体形成するようにしてもよく、前記支持体３２の内面には導水部材３１を挟持して支持する突起３２６或いは突条が４つ設けられ、挟持部に相当する突起３２６で導水部材３１を挟持する構成になっている。尚、他の基本的な構成は第１実施形態等と同様である。前記第４実施形態を用いることで、より一層導水部材３１の移動を規制することが可能となり、より導水性能を維持することができる。
【００５１】
以上、本発明の実施形態や変形例について説明したが、本発明は更に様々な拡張及び変形が可能である。例えば第１実施形態と第４実施形態を組み合わせ、第１実施形態に於ける支持体３２の内面に導水部材３１の挟持部或いは突起３２６を設け、より導水部材３１の導水性能の維持やより作業性の向上を図れる構成としてもよい。
【００５２】
また、上記実施形態では導水元部が貯水部２０、導水先部が植栽部１０の例について説明したが、導水元部や導水先部はこれ以外にも適宜であり、例えば導水元部を単なる水槽とし、導水先部を動物などへ水分を与えるための水飲み場としてもよい。更に、植栽部１０と貯水部２０の場合にも、貯水部２０を植栽部１０から離れた位置に設ける構成や、植栽部１０を下方とし、貯水部２０を上方として設ける構成など適宜である。
【００５３】
また、支持体３２に形成された導水用穴３２２は上記実施形態に限定されるものではなく、支持体３２に多数の導水用穴３２２を穿設する構成や、上記と異なる形状の導水用穴３２２を形成する構成としてもよい。
【００５４】
また、支持体３２及び導水部材３１で構成される導水部３０等の数は、一つに限定されず、複数設ける構成としてもよい。また、支持体３２や導水部３０等の取付位置或いは一体形成する位置は中央に限定されず、例えば緑化ユニットを屋上面等に並設し、緑化エリアを形成する場合は、屋上面の勾配に対して低い位置側に設けると好適であり、低い位置側に設けることで、より多くの貯水部２０の水分を植栽部１０へ導水し、貯水部２０の死に水を減らすことが可能となり、潅水を行う場合は水道費を節約することができると共に、雨水をより多く再利用することができる。また、支持体３２や導水部３０等を側壁等に設ける構成としてもよい。
【００５５】
また、上記機械的動作は第１実施形態に限定されるものではなく、例えば導水部３０の支持体３２等の外形に雄ねじを形成し、取付けられる挿通穴１５、２４に雌ねじを形成し、支持体３２を挿通穴１５、２４に螺合してネジの回転により固定する構成とすることにより、支持体３２或いは導水部３０をより強固に固定することができる。
【００５６】
また、挟持部も第４実施形態の突起３２６に限定されるものではなく、例えば硬質の導水部材３１等自体の外形に雄ねじを形成し、支持体３２の内面に雌ねじを形成し、導水部材３１を回転させ支持体３２に螺合して導水部材３１を支持体３２内に挿入し、導水部材３１を挟持固定する構成にしてもよく、前記構成でより強固に導水部材３１を支持体３２内に固定することができる。
【００５７】
また、導水部材３１の支持体３２の形状、外観、或いは緑化ユニット、植栽部１０、貯水部２０の構成、形状、外観等は上記実施形態に限定されるものではない。
【００５８】
また、導水部３０の固定強度を増すために、挿通穴１５、２４の近傍に於ける植栽部１０や貯水部２０等の底面１２、２２等の板厚を、支持体３２或いは後述する支持部を取り付ける際の回転方向に対して徐々に厚くする構成としてもよい。例えば挿通穴１５に挿通された支持体３２の第１フランジ３２４を支持体３２を取り付ける方へ回転した場合に、徐々に植栽部１０や貯水部２０等の底面１２、２２等により挟持力が増加するように、挿通穴１５、２４の周囲に於ける底面１２、２２等に傾斜面を形成し、前記傾斜面の頂部近傍に第１突出部１７を形成する構成等とする。第１フランジ３２４と第２フランジ３２５との間に介在する植栽部１０や貯水部２０等の底面１２、２２等の板厚が漸次増加する構成で、導水部３０或いは支持体３２等を回転することにより高い挟持力で安定した固着が可能となる。又、前記構成では、傾斜面の頂部に達した後に回転方向の一定距離だけ頂部の板厚を一定に維持する構成や、或いは第２突出部１８を設ける構成とすることが望ましい。
【００５９】
また、本発明には第１突出部１７及び第２突出部１８を設けない場合も包含されるが、第１突出部１７と第２突出部１８の何れか一方或いは双方を設けると好適であり、更に、本発明には、前記突出部を形成する以外に、様々な支持体３２等の回転規制構造が含まれる。
【００６０】
また、上記実施形態のように支持体３２に下端面を設ける等で、導水部材３１を支持体３２で最下端まで覆う構成とすると、導水部材３１を保護することができ好適であるが、支持体３２で導水部材３１の最下端まで覆わない構成とすることも可能である。
【００６１】
また、上記実施形態では植栽部１０の底面１２に支持体３２を取り付ける場合に、導水部材３１の最下端が支持体３２の下端面が覆われているため、導水部材３１の最下端が貯水部２０の底面２２に当接しない構成となっているが、貯水部２２の底面２２で且つ導水部３０或いは支持体３２が略当接して位置する箇所を他の貯水部底面２２よりも低く形成すると、貯水部２０に貯留されている水分をより多く導水することができ好適である。
【００６２】
また、支持体３２を機械的動作により着脱可能な構成、或いは支持体３２内に突起３２６等の挟持部を設ける構成、或いは支持体３２の下端に導水部材３１の挿通距離を規制する規制部を設ける構成は、良好な導水性能を安定して発揮できる、或いは良好な導水性能を長期に亘って維持することができる等の効果を奏し、それぞれ独立した特徴として本発明に包含される。又、本発明の支持体は上記略筒形の支持体３２に限定されず、例えば硬質の導水部材を支持する適宜形状の支持体等が含まれ、更には導水部を支持部を有する硬質の導水部材とし、前記支持部を上記支持体３２と同様に構成したものも本発明に包含される。尚、硬質の導水部材を導水部として用いる場合にも、略筒形の支持体等を設けると導水部材が折れること等を防止することができて好適である。
【００６３】
【発明の効果】
本発明の導水部支持構造或いは導水部材支持構造を使用することにより、例えば貯水部の水分を毛細管現象によって植栽部に導水する導水部等に於いて、良好な導水性能或いは吸水性能を安定して発揮させ、長期に亘って安定した導水性能を維持することができる効果を奏する。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】第１実施形態に関する緑化ユニットの断面説明図。
【図２】（ａ）第１実施形態に関する支持体の正面図。
（ｂ）同図（ａ）のＡ−Ａ矢視図。
（ｃ）同図（ａ）のＢ−Ｂ矢視図。
（ｄ）同図（ａ）のＣ−Ｃ矢視図。
（ｅ）同図（ａ）のＤ−Ｄ矢視図。
（ｆ）同図（ａ）の支持体の斜視図。
【図３】（ａ）第１実施形態に関する第１フランジを挿通穴に挿通して回転する動作を説明する平面説明図。
（ｂ）第１実施形態に関する第１フランジを挿通穴に挿通して回転する動作を説明する底面説明図。
【図４】第２実施形態に関する緑化ユニットの断面説明図。
【図５】第３実施形態に関する緑化ユニットの断面説明図。
【図６】（ａ）支持体の変形例を示す正面図。
（ｂ）同図（ａ）のＡ−Ａ矢視図。
（ｃ）同図（ａ）のＢ−Ｂ矢視図。
（ｄ）同図（ａ）のＣ−Ｃ矢視図。
（ｅ）同図（ａ）のＤ−Ｄ矢視図。
（ｆ）同図（ａ）の支持体の斜視図。
【図７】（ａ）〜（ｆ）第１フランジと挿通穴の形状の変形例を示す平面説明図。
【図８】（ａ）支持体の他の変形例を示す正面図。
（ｂ）同図（ａ）の支持体の第１フランジ及び第２フランジ及び挿通穴を示す平面説明図。
（ｃ）同図（ａ）の支持体の第１フランジ及び第２フランジ及び挿通穴を示す底面説明図。
【図９】（ａ）第４実施形態に関する緑化ユニットの断面説明図。
（ｂ）第４実施形態に使用する支持体の断面図。
【符号の説明】
１０植栽部
２０貯水部
１２、２２底面
１３育成材
１４植物
１５、２４挿通穴
１６指示部
１７第１突出部
１８第２突出部
３０導水部
３１導水部材
３２支持体
３２１開口
３２２導水用穴
３２３把持部
３２４第１フランジ
３２５第２フランジ
３２６突起[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to a water guide part support structure and a water guide member support structure that support a water guide part that guides water in a water storage part to a planting part by capillary action, for example.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  Conventionally, there is a brackish cultivation container of Patent Document 1 as a technique related to a structure for supporting a water guide part that guides water in a water storage part to a planting part by a capillary phenomenon. The brine cultivation container includes a storage container such as brine, a plant cultivation container main body placed on the storage container, and a water absorbing body made of a porous material that penetrates the bottom plate of the main body and reaches the bottom of the storage container or the vicinity thereof. A retaining ring that makes the height of the storage container larger than the height of the cultivation container main body, enters the upper end of the water absorbing body into the cultivation soil, and engages the upper end of the water absorbing body with the upper surface of the bottom of the cultivation container main body Are fitted and fixed so that the vertical position can be adjusted.
[0003]
  As another related technique, Patent Document 2 supports a lower portion that fills water, an upper portion that includes an upper wall with an opening, and an upper portion so that a bottom portion having a hole is disposed above the water surface. In order to supply water to the plant culture medium through the bottom of the pot, the pot used for the plant with the plant culture base was provided with a core that hangs from the bottom of the pot to the lower part, and the core was provided at the bottom of the pot A plant irrigation container is disclosed that extends into a pot through a hole, the stem column of the pot holder projects upward through the hole, and a core is held at the upper end thereof.
[0004]
  In Patent Document 3, a hole is provided on the bottom surface of the soil container, a tube with a flange is attached to the hole, a fiber bundle in which several fibers are bundled is passed through the tube, and the upper end of the fiber bundle is placed in the soil. A flower pot is disclosed in which the lower end is in the water of the water container and the water in the water container is sucked up using the capillary phenomenon to wet the soil.
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
Registered Utility Model No. 3032652
[Patent Document 2]
Special table hei 3-502406
[Patent Document 3]
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 51-261161
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  By the way, when installing the tree planting unit including the planting unit and the water storage unit as described above, for example, when performing maintenance or the like, the planting unit is temporarily removed from the water storage unit, and the planting unit is placed in another place and returned again. Although work is required, in the techniques of Patent Documents 1 to 3 at the time of such work, there is a problem in that the water conveyance part is displaced from a position where water can be guided well, and the water absorption performance is deteriorated.
[0007]
  That is, in the brackish cultivation container of Patent Document 1, since the water absorbing body of the porous material is simply retained by the retaining ring, the plant cultivation container main body is removed from the storage container for maintenance or the like and put in another place. When placed, the water absorber moves upward. Therefore, when the plant cultivation container body is placed on the storage container and returned, the water absorption performance deteriorates and the water in the storage container cannot be sufficiently absorbed, resulting in the plant becoming water deficient and withering. It will be.
[0008]
  Furthermore, in order to make the water absorbent body adjustable in the vertical position, the retaining ring is simply fitted around the water absorbent body of the porous material and locked. For example, when an external force is applied from above the plant cultivation container body, the water absorbent body However, even when the water absorbing body falls, the contact area between the upper end of the water absorbing body and the soil becomes small, and the water absorption performance deteriorates.
[0009]
  Similarly, in the plant irrigation container of Patent Document 2, when the pot is removed and placed in another place, the soft core that hangs downward from the bottom of the pot becomes bent, and is returned to the container in that state. In such a case, the water absorption performance deteriorates and the water in the container cannot be sufficiently absorbed. As a result, the plant will die with water shortage.
[0010]
  Similarly, in the flower pot of Patent Document 3, when the operation of placing the soil container in another place was performed, a problem that the entire flanged tube entered the soil occurred, and the soil container was returned to the water container. In this case, the water absorption performance is deteriorated, the fiber bundle cannot sufficiently absorb the water in the water container, and the plant becomes dead due to water shortage.
[0011]
  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems. For example, in a water conveyance part that conducts water in a water storage part to a planting part by a capillary phenomenon, it is possible to stably exhibit good water conveyance performance or water absorption performance. It aims at providing the water guide part support structure and water guide member support structure which can be performed.
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The water conveyance portion support structure of the present invention is a water conveyance portion support structure that supports a water conveyance portion that can conduct moisture from the water conveyance source portion to the water conveyance destination portion by capillarity, and the water conveyance portion substantially supports the water conveyance member and the water conveyance member. It has a cylindrical support body, and the support body is fixed to or integrated with at least one of the water guide base part or the water guide tip part. For example, the support is preferably provided so as to be detachably fixed, or configured to be detachable by mechanical operation such as rotation, or provided integrally.
[0013]
  Further, the water conveyance part support structure of the present invention is a water conveyance part support structure that supports a water conveyance part capable of conducting water from the water conveyance source part to the water conveyance destination part by a capillary phenomenon, and the water conveyance part includes a rigid water conveyance member and the water conveyance member. Or the water guide part is a rigid water guide member having a support part, and the support body or the support part is fixed to or integrated with at least one of the water guide source part or the water guide tip part. It is characterized by providing in. It is preferable that the support body or the support portion is provided, for example, so as to be detachably fixed, or configured to be detachable by mechanical operation such as rotation, or integrally formed.
[0014]
  Furthermore, the water guide support structure of the present invention is configured such that a first flange and a second flange projecting outward are formed on the support or the support part at a predetermined distance apart from each other, and the first flange and the second flange are formed. At least one part of the said water conveyance origin part or a water conveyance destination part is interposed between the flanges, and this support body or support part is attached.
[0015]
  Further, in the water guide portion support structure of the present invention, a non-circular insertion hole is formed in a location where the support body or the support portion is attached, and at least one of the first flange and the second flange is formed in a non-circular shape. The support body or the support portion is attached by inserting and rotating the non-circular first flange or second flange into the insertion hole. For example, the outer shape of at least one of the first flange and the second flange of the substantially cylindrical support is formed in a non-circular shape, and a non-circular insertion hole through which the non-circular flange can be inserted is formed in the mounting location. The support is inserted into the insertion hole, and the support is rotated with respect to the central axis to engage and fix the flange to the insertion hole.
[0016]
  Furthermore, the water guide portion support structure of the present invention is characterized in that a restricting portion for restricting the rotation angle is provided in the vicinity of the insertion hole.
[0017]
  Furthermore, the water guide portion support structure of the present invention is characterized in that an instruction portion for instructing the rotating direction is provided in the vicinity of the insertion hole. For example, the indicator may be provided on the surface of the mounting surface of the support on the side through which the support is inserted. However, if there is a possibility of being inserted from both sides, it is preferable to provide the indicator on both sides of the mounting surface in advance. .Further, the water guide portion support structure according to the present invention is characterized in that the grip portion is formed to protrude outwardly from the support body..
[0018]
  Further, the water conveyance portion support structure of the present invention is a water conveyance portion support structure that supports a water conveyance portion that can conduct water from the water conveyance source portion to the water conveyance destination portion by capillary action, and the water conveyance portion supports the water conveyance member and the water conveyance member. A substantially cylindrical support, or the water guide is a hard water guide and a support that supports the water guide, or the water guide is a hard water guide having a support, A support or a support part is fixed to the water guide base part.
[0019]
  Further, in the water guide portion support structure according to the present invention, the support body includes the water guide member.PinchHavePinchIt has a holding part. For example, a water guide member is attached to the inner surface of a substantially cylindrical support.PinchHold and supportPinchA holding part is provided. In the present invention, it is possible to use a support provided with an appropriate support portion for supporting the water guide member.
[0020]
  Furthermore, the water conveyance part support structure of the present invention is characterized in that the water conveyance source part is a water storage part capable of storing moisture, and the water conveyance destination part is a planting part capable of growing plants.Preferably, the lower end of the water guide portion is substantially in contact with the bottom surface of the water storage portion, and the substantially contact portion of the bottom surface of the water storage portion is formed lower than other portions of the bottom surface of the water storage portion. And
[0021]
  In addition, the present inventionWater conveyance support structure orThe water conveyance member support structure supports a water conveyance member that can conduct moisture from the water conveyance source to the water conveyance destination by capillary action.StructureIn the manufacturing process, the support for supporting the water guide memberPinchProvided with a holding partPinchThe water guide member is held by the holding part.PinchIt is characterized by having. For example, on the inner surface of a substantially cylindrical support covering the water guide memberPinchProvided with a holding part,PinchHold the water guide memberPinchHold and support. For example, it is preferable that the substantially cylindrical support portion is provided, for example, so as to be fixed to or integrally formed with at least one of the water guiding source portion or the water guiding tip portion.
[0022]
  Furthermore, the present inventionWater conveyance support structure orThe water guide member support structure isPinchThe holding portion is a protrusion protruding inward from the inner surface of the substantially cylindrical support that covers the water guide member.
[0023]
  In addition, the present inventionWater conveyance support structure orThe water conveyance member support structure supports a water conveyance member that can conduct moisture from the water conveyance source to the water conveyance destination by capillary action.StructureIn manufacturing, it has the substantially cylindrical support body which supports this water conveyance member, and provides the control part which positions and regulates this water conveyance member in this support body, It is characterized by the above-mentioned. The restricting portion is provided near the lower end of a substantially cylindrical support, for example.Further, the water guide portion support structure or the water guide member support structure of the present invention is characterized in that the substantially cylindrical support has an opening formed at an upper end so that the water guide member can be inserted, a regulating portion that closes the lower end, and the lower end. It has a water introduction hole for guiding moisture formed on a peripheral wall in the vicinity to the water guide member..
[0024]
  In addition, the water guide member of the present invention includes all capacities capable of causing capillary action, such as glass fiber bundles, porous ceramics, heat-bonding fibers, corn fibers, acrylic fibers, and the like, which are solidified. A water guide rod or the like may be used, and a hard water guide member and a soft water guide member are included.Moreover, the water conveyance part support structure of this invention makes the water conveyance origin part the water storage part which can store a water | moisture content, makes a water conveyance tip part the planting part which can grow a plant, and mounts the said planting part in the said water storage part It is suitable to be provided in the greening unit.
[0025]
[Action]
  In the present invention, a substantially cylindrical support covering the water guide member, a support portion, or the like is fixed to the water guide base portion or the water guide tip portion or provided integrally, for example, the first flange and the outside of the support body and the support portion. By forming the second flange and fixing so that a part of the water leading portion or the water leading portion is interposed between the first flange and the second flange, the support body, the supporting portion, or the water guiding portion The movement can be restricted, and even when the water conveyance source part or the water conveyance destination part is placed in another place, it is possible to maintain the support body, the support part or the water conveyance part in a position where the water conveyance performance and water absorption performance are good. Good water guiding performance and water absorption performance can be maintained. In addition, by fixing the support body or the support part to the water conveyance source part, even when the water conveyance destination part is placed in another place, the support body, the support part or the water conveyance part is located at a position where the water conveyance performance and water absorption performance are good. Can be maintained.
[0026]
  In addition, when providing a support body and a support part so that attachment or detachment is possible, work, such as a large-scale maintenance, exchange of a water guide part or a water guide member, etc. can be facilitated, and it is good. In the case where they are provided integrally, it is possible to reduce the number of parts and thereby facilitate the work. Moreover, when a support body etc. adhere to both a water conveyance origin part and a water conveyance destination part, or it provides integrally, it becomes possible to receive the treading pressure to a planting part with a support body etc., for example.
[0027]
  Further, a non-circular insertion hole through which at least one of the first flange and the second flange formed on the support or the support part can be inserted is drilled at a place where the support or the support part can be attached. The outer shape of at least one of the first flange and the second flange is also non-circular, and can be securely attached with a simple structure by rotating the flange after insertion and attaching the support portion.
[0028]
  Furthermore, by providing a restricting portion for restricting the rotation angle in the vicinity of the insertion hole and / or providing an instruction portion for instructing the rotation direction, anyone can handle and an accurate mounting operation can be easily performed.
[0029]
  Also, a water guide member is attached to the support.PinchHavePinchHolding part orPinchFor example, by a protrusion that protrudes inward from the inner surface of the support body, such as a structure that provides a holding supportPinchThe holding structure can support the water guide member itself with a simple structure and prevent the water guide member from dropping and the like, and as a result, good water guide performance and water absorption performance can be maintained.
[0030]
  In addition, by providing a restricting portion for restricting and positioning the movement of the water guide member in the vicinity of the lower end of the support body, it is possible to reliably prevent the water guide member from falling from the support body and to insert the water guide member into the support body. The distance can be regulated, the insertion of the same distance can be performed regardless of who inserts, and the water conveyance performance of all the water conveyance parts and the water conveyance members can be made identical. For example, when the water guide member protrudes above the support, the protrusion distance of the water guide member can be made constant, and good water guide performance can be maintained.
[0031]
  In addition, the water conveyance source part and the water conveyance destination part of the present invention are appropriate, but if the water conveyance source part is a water storage part capable of storing moisture and the water conveyance destination part is a planting part capable of cultivating a plant, a greening unit or greening Excellent water conveyance performance and water absorption performance can be exhibited in areas and the like, and plants can be grown in good condition without being dried up due to water shortage.
[0032]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each embodiment, a substantially box-shaped container-shaped water storage part with an open top surface capable of storing moisture due to rainwater or irrigation is used as a water source, and a planting part with a substantially box-shaped container with an open top surface capable of growing plants. The water introduction part support structure of the greening unit which mounts and forms the planting part which grows a plant with growing materials, such as the soil filled inside, on a water storage part is explained. A plurality of the greening units are laid on, for example, a rooftop, and a greening area for rooftop greening is formed.
[0033]
  First, the water conveyance part support structure of 1st Embodiment is demonstrated. 1 to 3 relate to the first embodiment, FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a greening unit, FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a support, and FIG. 3 illustrates an operation of rotating by inserting a first flange through an insertion hole. FIG.
[0034]
  As shown in FIG. 1, the greening unit according to the first embodiment has a substantially box-shaped planting unit 10 having a side wall 11 and a bottom surface 12, and the planting unit 10 is filled with a growing material 13, and the growing material For example, plants 14 such as turf, sedum, flowers, and trees are planted at 13 or the upper portion thereof. Similarly, it has a substantially box-shaped water storage section 20 having a side wall 21 and a bottom surface 22, and is omitted in the figure, but a discharge hole for discharging excess water that could not be stored in the water storage section 20 near the top of the side wall 21. Is formed, and an air layer is formed between the bottom surface 12 of the planting part 10 and the water level upper limit which is the water surface 23 of the water storage part 20. Further, a plurality of water / vent holes are formed in the bottom surface 12 of the planting unit 10 (not shown), and the water / vent holes extend to the water storage unit 20 when surplus water is generated by rainwater or irrigation. In addition to guiding excess water, the air layer has the function of giving air from the air layer to the roots of the plant.
[0035]
  Moreover, the insertion hole 15 which can penetrate the support body 32 of the water conveyance part 30 shown in FIG. 2 is drilled in the approximate center part of the bottom face 12 of the planting part 10, and the insertion hole 15 is the support body 32 mentioned later. The outer shape of the first flange 324 is slightly larger than that of the first flange 324 and is similar to the first flange 324. Further, on the upper surface of the bottom surface 12 of the planting portion 10 at the location where the insertion hole 15 is drilled, an arrow indicating portion 16 that indicates the rotation direction when rotating the support 32 described later is formed. In addition, on the lower surface of the bottom surface 12 of the planting part 10 in the above-mentioned place, a first protrusion 17 having a low height and a second protrusion 18 having a high height that restrict the rotation of the first flange 324 are formed. Has been.
[0036]
  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the water guide portion 30 includes a water guide member 31 such as a fiber bundle and a substantially cylindrical support body 32 that can store the water guide member 31 therein. The support 32 is formed with an opening 321 into which the water guide member 31 can be inserted at the upper end, the lower end surface is closed to restrict the insertion distance of the water guide member 31, and the peripheral wall in the vicinity of the lower end has the moisture of the water storage part 20 A water introduction hole 322 for guiding the water guide member 31 is formed. It is preferable that the water introduction hole 322 is opened from the vicinity of the lower end to a high position to some extent in order to bring the water introduction member 31 into contact with moisture as much as possible and to ensure water introduction.
[0037]
  A grip part 323 that is gripped when the support body 32 described later is rotated is formed on the substantially upper end of the support body 32 so as to protrude outward, and cannot be inserted into the insertion hole 15 of the planting part bottom surface 12 at the lower end of the grip part 323. A second flange 325 having a substantially circular shape in plan view is formed so as to protrude outward. The insertion hole 15 is spaced from the second flange 325 by a distance equal to or slightly longer than the thickness of the bottom surface 12 of the planting part. A first flange 324 that can be inserted through the first flange 324 protrudes outward. The first flange 324 is formed in a substantially cruciform shape projecting from the outer surface of the support body 32 having a substantially circular shape in plan view in the front, rear, left, and right directions, and the projecting portion is formed with its lower portion slightly smaller in plan view than the upper portion. In order to facilitate the insertion operation of inserting into the insertion hole 15, the protruding portion that first passes through the insertion hole 15 is made smaller during insertion.
[0038]
  When attaching the water guide part 30 to the bottom surface 12 of the planting part 10, first, the water guide member 31 is inserted from the upper end of the support 32 until it contacts the lower end closing surface, and the water guide member 31 is inserted as shown in FIG. The stored support body 32 is inserted from above the planting unit 10. The support body 32 is inserted from the lower end surface side, and the first flange 324 is inserted through the insertion hole 15 until the second flange 325 is in contact with the upper surface of the bottom surface 12 of the planting unit 10. The length from the second flange 325 to the lower end of the support 32 is such that the lower end 32 of the support 32 contacts the upper surface of the bottom surface 22 of the water storage unit 20 when the planting unit 10 is placed on the water storage unit 20. When the length or the length of contact is sufficient, water in the water storage unit 20 can be guided to the planting unit 10 without waste.
[0039]
  After the second flange 325 is inserted to the contact position with the upper surface, the grip portion 323 is gripped and the support body 32 is rotated in the direction instructed by the instruction portion 16. At this time, on the lower surface of the bottom surface 12 of the planting part, the first flange 324 passes over the first projecting part 17 by rotation and rotates to a position where it contacts the second projecting part 18. The first projecting portion 17 has such a projecting height that the first flange 324 can pass over and pass with a certain amount of force, and the second projecting portion 18 does not rotate even if the first flange 324 rotates with a certain amount of strong force. It has a protruding height that cannot be overcome and cannot pass. Since the rotation angle of the support body 32 can be regulated by the second protrusion 18 and the first flange 324 is positioned between the first protrusion 17 and the second protrusion 18, Unless the force of strength is applied, the support 32 rotates in the opposite direction and cannot be removed or cannot be removed, and the first flange 324 is stably held in the position. Accordingly, the water guide portion 30 or the support body 32 is in a state where the planting portion bottom surface 12 is sandwiched between the first flange 324 and the second flange 325 orPinchIt is firmly fixed in the holding state and stably maintained at a predetermined position.
[0040]
  Since the water conveyance part 30 or the support body 32 is fixed to the planting part 10 by mechanical operation, the water conveyance part support structure of the said 1st Embodiment is stably attached to a predetermined position, and the state of a predetermined position is also carried out. It can be maintained stably. Therefore, there is no situation where the water conveyance performance differs depending on the person who attaches it, and even after removing the planting part 10 and performing maintenance, the same good water conveyance performance as before the maintenance can be maintained. Moreover, the water conveyance part 30 and the water conveyance member 31 do not move with respect to the force from above the planting part 10, and the plant 14 can be stably cultivated stably over a long period of time.
[0041]
  Next, other embodiments and modifications of the present invention will be described. 4 and 5 are cross-sectional explanatory views of the greening unit according to the second embodiment and the third embodiment, respectively, FIGS. 6 to 8 are diagrams showing modifications of the support and the insertion hole, and FIG. 9 is related to the fourth embodiment. It is sectional explanatory drawing of a greening unit, and sectional drawing of a support body.
[0042]
  As shown in FIG. 4, the water conveyance portion support structure of the second embodiment is a structure in which the support body 32 is inserted and fixed from below the planting portion bottom surface 12, and the insertion hole 15 is formed substantially at the top of the support body 32. A first flange 324 that can be inserted is provided on the upper side, and a second flange 325 that cannot be inserted into the insertion hole 15 at a distance that is the same as or slightly longer than the plate thickness of the planting portion bottom surface 12 from the first flange 324. A grip portion 323 is provided on the lower side and below the second flange 325. Other basic configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment. With the above-described configuration, for example, when the water guide 30 or the water guide member 31 or the support 32 is replaced, the replacement can be easily performed without removing the growing material 13. When the support body 32 is inserted from below the bottom surface 12, it is preferable to provide the instruction portion 16 on the bottom surface of the bottom surface 12 because it can be visually observed at the time of mounting.
[0043]
  Moreover, the water conveyance part support structure of 3rd Embodiment is a structure which attaches the support body 32 to the bottom face 22 of the water storage part 20, as shown in FIG. 15 is formed, and a first flange 324 that can be inserted into the insertion hole 24 is provided at a substantially lower portion of the support body 32, and the thickness of the bottom surface 22 of the water storage section 22 from the first flange 324. A second flange 325 that cannot be inserted into the insertion hole 24 is provided on the upper side, and a grip portion 323 is provided on the upper side of the second flange 325. Further, the lower portion of the first flange 324 and the support body 32 protrudes downward from the lower surface of the water storage section bottom surface 22, and the first flange 324 and the lower portion of the support body 32 extend downward from the lower surface of the water storage section bottom surface 22. A leg portion 25 that is longer than the length of the protruding portion is provided, and the upper portion of the support 32 is not fixed to the planting portion bottom surface 12 but is inserted into the insertion hole 15. Other basic configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.
[0044]
  In the case where water stoppage is insufficient with the above configuration, it is preferable to provide a water stop structure such as packing between the second flange 325 and the upper surface of the water storage portion bottom surface 22, and support instead of the insertion hole 24. A recess for inserting the lower end of the body 32 may be provided on the upper surface of the bottom surface 22 of the water storage unit, and the support 32 may be inserted and fixed in the recess. Providing an indicator on the upper surface of the water storage unit bottom surface 22 on the insertion side is preferable because the direction to be rotated can be visually confirmed during installation. By the said structure, when the planting part 10 is removed from the water storage part 20 and the planting part 10 is set | placed in another place, preventing the leakage of the water | moisture content from the water storage part 20, in the state where the planting part 10 was stabilized. You can leave it. Further, the water guide portion 30 or the support body 32 is in a state where the water storage portion bottom surface 12 is sandwiched between the first flange 324 and the second flange 325 orPinchIt is firmly fixed in the holding state and stably maintained at a predetermined position. 4 and FIG. 5 may be combined, and the support 32 may be inserted from below the bottom surface 22 of the water storage unit 20.
[0045]
  Further, as a modification of the support body 32, as shown in FIG. 6, for example, the cylindrical portion of the support body 32 is not provided above the second flange 325, and only the gripping part 323 is provided, so that The contact surface between the material 13 and the water guide member 31 is increased, the growing material 13 and the water guide member 31 can be reliably brought into contact with each other, and the protrusion amount of the water guide member 31 from the upper end of the support 32 can be reduced. It becomes.
[0046]
  In addition, the insertion holes 15 and 24 through which the first flange 324 and the first flange 324 are inserted have a configuration in which both the first flange 324 and the insertion holes 15 and 24 are non-circular and can be fixed or supported by rotation. All the various shapes are included, for example, the first flange 324 and the insertion holes 15 and 24 are both formed into an oval shape as shown in FIG. 7A, or are both rectangular as shown in FIG. 7B. You may form in what was formed and a triangle like FIG.7 (c). Further, the outer shapes of the first flange 324 and the insertion holes 15 and 24 are not necessarily similar to each other. For example, as shown in FIG. 7D, the outer shape of the first flange 324 is an arc having two short sides of a rectangle. The insertion holes 15 and 24 are formed in an elliptical shape, the outer shape of the first flange 324 is formed in an elliptical shape as shown in FIG. 7E, and the insertion holes 15 and 24 are formed in a rectangular shape. As shown in f), the outer shape of the first flange 324 may be a shape in which the approximate center of each side of the triangle is gathered inward, and the insertion holes 15 and 24 may be formed in a triangle.
[0047]
  Further, the shape of the second flange 325 is appropriate as long as it is a shape that cannot be inserted into the insertion holes 15 and 24 when the rotation angle is restricted by rotating the support body 32, and the insertion holes 15 are not necessarily inserted in all directions. The shape need not be inserted into 24. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, a second flange 325 that functions as a gripping portion 323 is provided on the upper side of the support 32 in the left-right direction, and a first flange 324 (may serve as a gripping portion) below the second flange 325. Is provided in the front-rear direction, and both the first flange 324 and the second flange 325 are shaped so as to be able to be inserted through the insertion hole 15 when bent in a predetermined direction or 90 degrees different from each other by 90 degrees. The support body 32 is inserted into the hole 15 and rotated by approximately 45 degrees so as to be in contact with the second projecting portion 18. When the support body 32 is inserted from above, the first flange 324 is inserted into the insertion hole 15. The structure is configured to be rotated by approximately 135 degrees and attached to the second projecting portion 18.
[0048]
  As shown in the configuration of FIG. 8, the first flange 324 can be inserted into the insertion holes 15 and 24 at a predetermined angle, and the second flange 325 can be inserted into the insertion holes 15 and 24 at an angle other than the predetermined angle. By adopting a simple outer shape or vice versa, it becomes possible to attach the support body 32 from the desired side of the upper and lower sides, and it is easy to perform reliable attachment work adapted to various situations. be able to. In this case, it is preferable to provide the instruction portion 16 and the like on both the upper and lower surfaces of the surface where the insertion holes 15 and 24 are drilled, and the first projecting portion 17 and the second projecting portion 18 It may be provided on at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface, but both the upper and lower surfaces may be provided.
[0049]
  In the above-described embodiment, the grip portion 323 is provided. However, a configuration in which the grip portion is not provided is also possible. Moreover, it is not limited to the structure which completely closes the lower end surface of the support body 32 of the water conveyance part 30, For example, it is also possible to set it as the structure by which only a part of lower end surface is closed, or the structure which does not close, Providing a restricting portion that restricts the insertion distance of the water guide member 31 such as an end face or a protruding portion is preferable because it enables an insertion operation to keep the water guide performance constant without depending on the operator.
[0050]
  Moreover, like the water conveyance part support structure of 4th Embodiment shown in FIG. 9, the substantially cylindrical support body 32 is integrally formed in the bottom face 12 of the planting part 10 (or bottom face 22 of the water storage part 20). The water guiding member 31 may be provided on the inner surface of the support 32.PinchThere are four protrusions 326 or ridges to hold and support,PinchThe water guide member 31 is formed by a protrusion 326 corresponding to the holding portion.PinchIt is configured to have. Other basic configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment. By using the fourth embodiment, it is possible to further restrict the movement of the water guiding member 31 and maintain the water guiding performance.
[0051]
  As mentioned above, although embodiment and modification of this invention were described, this invention can be further expanded and modified | changed. For example, the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment are combined, and the water guide member 31 is attached to the inner surface of the support 32 in the first embodiment.PinchIt is good also as a structure which can provide the holding part or protrusion 326, and can aim at the maintenance of the water conveyance performance of the water conveyance member 31, and the improvement of workability | operativity more.
[0052]
  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the water conveyance origin part demonstrated the example of the water storage part 20 and a water conveyance destination part the planting part 10, a water conveyance origin part and a water conveyance destination part are other than this suitably, for example, a water conveyance origin part is used. It is good also as a mere water tank, and it is good also as a drinking fountain for giving water to an animal etc. in a water conveyance tip part. Furthermore, also in the case of the planting part 10 and the water storage part 20, the structure which provides the water storage part 20 in the position away from the planting part 10, the structure which provides the planting part 10 as the downward direction, and the water storage part 20 as the upper direction suitably It is.
[0053]
  Moreover, the water introduction hole 322 formed in the support body 32 is not limited to the said embodiment, The structure which drills the many water supply holes 322 in the support body 32, and the water introduction hole of a shape different from the above. It is good also as a structure which forms 322.
[0054]
  Moreover, the number of the water conveyance parts 30 comprised by the support body 32 and the water conveyance member 31 is not limited to one, It is good also as a structure provided with two or more. Moreover, the attachment position of the support body 32, the water conveyance part 30, etc. or the position which forms integrally is not limited to the center, For example, when arranging a greening unit in parallel with a rooftop etc. and forming a greening area, it is in the gradient of a rooftop. On the other hand, it is preferable to provide it on the low position side, and by providing it on the low position side, it is possible to introduce more water in the water storage unit 20 to the planting unit 10 and reduce the water to the death of the water storage unit 20, When irrigation is performed, water costs can be saved and more rainwater can be reused. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which provides the support body 32, the water guide part 30, etc. in a side wall etc.
[0055]
  Further, the mechanical operation is not limited to the first embodiment. For example, a male screw is formed on the outer shape of the support body 32 of the water guide portion 30 and a female screw is formed on the insertion holes 15 and 24 to be attached. By adopting a configuration in which the body 32 is screwed into the insertion holes 15 and 24 and fixed by rotation of the screw, the support body 32 or the water guide portion 30 can be more firmly fixed.
[0056]
  Also,PinchThe holding portion is not limited to the protrusion 326 of the fourth embodiment. For example, a male screw is formed on the outer shape of the rigid water guide member 31 and the like, a female screw is formed on the inner surface of the support 32, and the water guide member 31 is rotated. The water guide member 31 is inserted into the support body 32 by screwing with the support body 32, and the water guide member 31 is inserted into the support body 32.PinchIt may be configured to be held and fixed, and the water guiding member 31 can be more firmly fixed in the support body 32 with the above configuration.
[0057]
  Moreover, the shape of the support body 32 of the water conveyance member 31, an external appearance, or the structure, shape, external appearance, etc. of the greening unit, the planting part 10, and the water storage part 20 are not limited to the said embodiment.
[0058]
  In addition, in order to increase the fixing strength of the water guide section 30, the thickness of the bottom surfaces 12, 22 and the like of the planting section 10 and the water storage section 20 in the vicinity of the insertion holes 15 and 24 is set to the support 32 or a support described later. It is good also as a structure thickened gradually with respect to the rotation direction at the time of attaching a part. For example, when the first flange 324 of the support body 32 inserted through the insertion hole 15 is rotated in the direction to attach the support body 32, the bottom surface 12, 22, etc. of the planting part 10, the water storage part 20, etc. gradually.PinchIn order to increase the holding force, an inclined surface is formed on the bottom surfaces 12 and 22 around the insertion holes 15 and 24, and the first projecting portion 17 is formed near the top of the inclined surface. The structure is such that the thickness of the bottom surfaces 12 and 22 of the planting part 10 and the water storage part 20 interposed between the first flange 324 and the second flange 325 is gradually increased, and the water conveyance part 30 or the support 32 is rotated. Higher byPinchStable fixation is possible by holding power. Moreover, in the said structure, after reaching the top part of an inclined surface, it is desirable to set it as the structure which maintains the board | plate thickness of a top part by the fixed distance of a rotation direction, or the structure which provides the 2nd protrusion part 18. FIG.
[0059]
  Further, the present invention includes a case where the first protrusion 17 and the second protrusion 18 are not provided, but it is preferable to provide one or both of the first protrusion 17 and the second protrusion 18. Furthermore, the present invention includes various rotation restricting structures such as various support bodies 32 in addition to forming the protruding portion.
[0060]
  Moreover, if the structure which covers the water guide member 31 to the lowest end with the support body 32 by providing a lower end surface in the support body 32 like the said embodiment, the water guide member 31 can be protected, it is suitable. A configuration in which the body 32 does not cover the lowest end of the water guide member 31 is also possible.
[0061]
  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when attaching the support body 32 to the bottom face 12 of the planting part 10, since the lowest end of the water guide member 31 is covering the lower end surface of the support body 32, the lowest end of the water guide member 31 is water storage. Although it is the structure which does not contact | abut to the bottom face 22 of the part 20, the location where the water conveyance part 30 or the support body 32 is substantially contacted and located in the bottom face 22 of the water storage part 22 is formed lower than the other water storage part bottom face 22 Then, more water stored in the water storage unit 20 can be introduced, which is preferable.
[0062]
  Further, the support 32 can be attached and detached by mechanical operation, or the protrusion 326 and the like are provided in the support 32.PinchThe structure which provides a holding part, or the structure which provides the control part which regulates the insertion distance of the water guide member 31 in the lower end of the support body 32 can exhibit favorable water guide performance stably, or has good water guide performance over a long period of time. The effects of being able to be maintained and the like are included in the present invention as independent features. Further, the support of the present invention is not limited to the substantially cylindrical support 32 described above, and includes, for example, an appropriately shaped support that supports a rigid water guide member, and further, the water guide portion is a hard member having a support portion. The present invention also includes a water guide member in which the support portion is configured in the same manner as the support body 32 described above. In addition, when using a hard water conveyance member as a water conveyance part, providing a substantially cylindrical support body etc. is suitable for preventing the water conveyance member from being broken.
[0063]
【The invention's effect】
  By using the water conveyance part support structure or the water conveyance member support structure of the present invention, for example, in the water conveyance part that conducts the water in the water storage part to the planting part by capillary action, the good water conveyance performance or water absorption performance is stabilized. And exerts an effect of maintaining stable water guiding performance over a long period of time.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory cross-sectional view of a greening unit according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2A is a front view of a support related to the first embodiment.
(B) AA arrow line view of the figure (a).
(C) BB arrow line view of the figure (a).
(D) CC arrow view of the figure (a).
(E) DD arrow figure of the figure (a).
(F) The perspective view of the support body of the figure (a).
FIG. 3A is an explanatory plan view for explaining an operation of inserting and rotating a first flange according to the first embodiment through an insertion hole;
(B) Bottom explanatory drawing explaining the operation | movement which penetrates and inserts the 1st flange regarding 1st Embodiment into an insertion hole.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional explanatory view of a greening unit according to a second embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional explanatory view of a greening unit according to a third embodiment.
FIG. 6A is a front view showing a modification of the support.
(B) AA arrow line view of the figure (a).
(C) BB arrow line view of the figure (a).
(D) CC arrow view of the figure (a).
(E) DD arrow figure of the figure (a).
(F) The perspective view of the support body of the figure (a).
FIGS. 7A to 7F are explanatory plan views showing modified examples of shapes of first flanges and insertion holes. FIGS.
FIG. 8A is a front view showing another modification of the support.
(B) Plane explanatory drawing which shows the 1st flange of the support body of the same figure (a), a 2nd flange, and an insertion hole.
(C) Bottom explanatory drawing which shows the 1st flange of the support body of the figure (a), the 2nd flange, and the insertion hole.
FIG. 9A is a cross-sectional explanatory view of a greening unit according to the fourth embodiment.
(B) Sectional drawing of the support body used for 4th Embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Planting department
20 Water reservoir
12, 22 Bottom
13 Training materials
14 plants
15, 24 Insertion hole
16 Indicator
17 First protrusion
18 Second protrusion
30 Water transfer section
31 Water conveyance member
32 Support
321 opening
322 Hole for water conveyance
323 Grip part
324 1st flange
325 Second flange
326 protrusion

Claims

In the water conveyance part support structure that supports the water conveyance part that can conduct the moisture of the water conveyance source part to the water conveyance destination part by capillary action,
The water guide portion has a water guide member and a substantially cylindrical support that supports the water guide member,
Forming a first flange and a second flange projecting outwardly on the support body at a predetermined distance apart from each other;
A water guide support structure, wherein the support is attached with a part of at least one of the water guide head part or the water guide head part interposed between the first flange and the second flange .

In the water conveyance part support structure that supports the water conveyance part that can conduct the moisture of the water conveyance source part to the water conveyance destination part by capillary action,
The water guide portion has a hard water guide member and a support that supports the water guide member, or the water guide portion is a hard water guide member having a support portion,
Forming a first flange and a second flange projecting outwardly on the support or the support part, spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance;
A water guide portion support structure, wherein the support body or the support portion is attached with a part of at least one of the water guide base portion or the water guide tip portion interposed between the first flange and the second flange. .

A non-circular insertion hole is drilled at a location where the support or the support is attached,
Forming at least one outer shape of the first flange or the second flange into a non-circular shape;
The water guide portion support structure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the support body or the support portion is attached by inserting and rotating the non-circular first flange or the second flange into the insertion hole .

The water guide portion support structure according to claim 3, wherein a restriction portion for restricting the rotation angle is provided in the vicinity of the insertion hole .

5. The water guide portion support structure according to claim 3, wherein an instruction portion that instructs the direction of rotation is provided in the vicinity of the insertion hole .

6. The water guide portion support structure according to claim 3, wherein a grip portion is formed to protrude outward from the support body .

The substantially cylindrical support has an opening formed at the upper end so that the water guide member can be inserted, a regulating portion that closes the lower end, and water formed on the peripheral wall near the lower end for guiding the water to the water guide member. The water guide portion support structure according to claim 1, further comprising a water guide hole .

Water conduit support structure according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it has a clamping portion for the support to clamp the water guide member.

9. The water guiding portion support structure according to claim 8, wherein the sandwiching portion is a protrusion protruding inward from an inner surface of a substantially cylindrical support body covering the water guiding member .

The water transfer source part is a water storage part capable of storing moisture, and the water transfer destination part is a planting part capable of cultivating a plant, the lower end of the water transfer part is substantially in contact with the bottom surface of the water storage part, The water guide portion support structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the substantially abutting portion is formed lower than other portions of the bottom surface of the water storage portion .

It has the water conveyance part support structure in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 10, The said water conveyance origin part is made into the water storage part which can store a water | moisture content, The said water conveyance destination part is made into the planting part which can grow a plant, The said planting A greening unit characterized in that a part is placed on the water storage part.