JP5124970B2 - Tree protection device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a tree protection device, and particularly to a tree protection device having a windproof function for suppressing wind such as building wind.

Conventionally, building winds generated in the valleys of buildings such as office districts stress people who come and go, so as a measure to suppress building winds, several trees can be planted to build street trees or windbreaks A net is installed or an artificial structure is installed (for example, refer to Patent Documents 1 and 2).
JP-A-10-238165 JP-A-4-336179

  However, when constructing a roadside tree by planting trees, a sufficient windbreak effect cannot be obtained if the leaves at the beginning of planting are not sufficiently grown. In addition, the building wind acts as stress on the growth of trees, causing the trees to die. Furthermore, in order to increase the windbreak effect from the beginning of planting, it is necessary to plant large trees, which makes it difficult to secure trees, and depending on the time of planting, it is necessary to procure trees from a distance. The cost for planting increases. Furthermore, the risk of death is very high.

  Furthermore, when using a windbreak net, the windbreak effect as planned can be obtained from the beginning of construction, but it is not very desirable in terms of design, and secondary effects such as healing of trees and improvement of the thermal environment cannot be expected. .

  In addition, when installing artificial objects, there are things with excellent design characteristics, so the windbreak effect as planned can be obtained from the beginning of construction, but secondary effects such as healing trees and improving the hot environment Can't get.

  The present invention has been made in view of the conventional problems as described above, and can reduce the cost required for planting, and can obtain a high windproof effect from the beginning of planting. An object of the present invention is to provide a tree protection device that can be reliably protected until the planted tree grows large, without causing death due to the effects of the building wind, and can further enhance the design. .

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following means.
That is, the invention according to claim 1 is a tree protection device that protects trees and suppresses wind such as building wind, and is installed on the ground so as to surround a lower portion of the trunk of the tree. A windproof part that is detachably attached to the upper part of the leg part and surrounds the upper part and branches of the trunk of the tree ,
The windproof portion has a main body portion having a hollow center and a gap that allows daylighting and ventilation, and the upper portion of the tree trunk and the branch portion are housed inside the main body portion,
The main body is characterized in that the outer shape is formed in a spherical shape by combining a plurality of bow-shaped fins.

According to the tree protection device of the present invention, the lower part of the trunk of the tree is surrounded by the leg part, and the upper part of the trunk and the part of the branch are surrounded by the windbreak part. Trees can be protected until they grow, and winds such as building winds can be suppressed by the windbreak part, so that winds such as building winds directly act on trees and hinder the growth of trees. There is nothing. In addition, since the windbreak part is detachably attached to the leg part, if the tree grows large and cannot fit inside the windbreak part, the windbreak part can be removed from the leg part to remove the windbreak part. Can be promoted.
In addition, a wind such as a building wind is suppressed by a main body portion that is provided in the windproof portion and has an outer shape formed into a spherical shape by combining a plurality of bow-shaped fins.

The invention according to claim 2 is a tree protection device that protects trees and suppresses winds such as building winds,
Legs installed on the ground so as to surround the lower part of the tree trunk, and a windproof part detachably attached to the upper part of the leg part to surround the upper part and branches of the tree trunk And
The windproof portion has a main body portion having a hollow center and a gap that allows daylighting and ventilation, and the upper portion of the tree trunk and the branch portion are housed inside the main body portion,
The main body is characterized in that the outer shape is formed in a Christmas tree shape by combining a plurality of fins bent in a zigzag shape.

According to the tree protection device of the present invention, the lower part of the trunk of the tree is surrounded by the leg part, and the upper part of the trunk and the part of the branch are surrounded by the windbreak part. Trees can be protected until they grow, and winds such as building winds can be suppressed by the windbreak part, so that winds such as building winds directly act on trees and hinder the growth of trees. There is nothing. In addition, since the windbreak part is detachably attached to the leg part, if the tree grows large and cannot fit inside the windbreak part, the windbreak part can be removed from the leg part to remove the windbreak part. Can be promoted.
In addition, by combining a plurality of fins that are provided in the windproof portion and bent in a zigzag shape, a wind such as a building wind is suppressed by the main body portion whose outer shape is formed in a Christmas tree shape.

The invention according to claim 3 is the tree protection device according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the main body portion is formed so as to be disassembled into a plurality of parts or to be expanded and folded.

  According to the tree protection device of the present invention, when the windproof part is removed from the leg part, the main body part can be disassembled into a plurality of parts, expanded, and folded, so that the tree that has grown greatly inside the windproof part Can be prevented from being damaged.

The invention according to claim 4 is the tree protection device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a net is attached to the main body.

According to the tree protection device of the present invention, the windproof effect of the windbreak portion can be enhanced by the net attached to the main body portion of the windbreak portion.

The invention according to claim 5 is the tree protection device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a plurality of wind turbines are attached to the main body.

According to the tree protection device of the present invention, the windbreak effect of the windbreak portion can be enhanced by the plurality of windmills in the main body portion of the windbreak portion.

The invention according to claim 6 is the tree protection device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , characterized in that an ivy-based plant is hung down on the main body.

  According to the tree protection device of the present invention, the windproof effect can be enhanced and green shade can be obtained by the ivy-based plant suspended from the main body portion of the windproof portion.

The invention according to claim 7 is the tree protection device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein a water supply pipe having an injection hole is built in or attached to the main body, and a shower-like or It is characterized in that water is supplied to the tree by spraying water in a mist form.

  According to the tree protection device of the present invention, water can be supplied to the tree by spraying it in the form of a shower or mist from the injection hole of the water supply pipe built in or attached to the main body, and the surroundings of the tree by transpiration. The hot environment is improved.

The invention according to claim 8 is the tree protection device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein the leg portion includes a plurality of legs installed so as to surround the tree, and the legs. It consists of a reinforcing material provided on the outside, and the reinforcing material is formed so that it can be disassembled or expanded and folded.

  According to the tree protection device of the present invention, it is possible to reinforce a plurality of legs of the leg portion by the reinforcing material, and the reinforcing material can be disassembled or expanded and folded. Installation and removal are easy.

As described above, according to the tree protection device of the present invention, the lower part of the trunk of the planted tree is surrounded by the leg part, and the upper part of the trunk and the branch part are surrounded by the windbreak part. Therefore, it is possible to protect the planted plant immediately after planting until it grows greatly.
In addition, since winds such as building winds can be suppressed by the windbreak section, trees immediately after planting will not die under the influence of winds such as building winds. Can be protected.
Furthermore, since the windbreak part is configured to be detachable from the leg part, if the tree grows large and cannot be stored inside the windbreak part, the windbreak part is removed from the leg part to remove the tree. Further growth can be tolerated.
Furthermore, since it is not necessary to plant large grown trees, the cost required for planting can be greatly reduced.
Furthermore, a net is affixed to the main body part of the windproof part, the main body part is constituted by a net-like member, a plurality of windmills are attached to the main body part, the main body part is constituted by a windmill, and the main body part is made of ivy. The windbreak effect by the windbreak portion can be enhanced by hanging the plant.
In addition, water can be supplied to the tree by installing a water supply pipe in the main body or by attaching a water supply pipe to the main body, and the heat environment around the tree can be improved by transpiration. Is done.
Furthermore, it is possible to reinforce the leg by providing a reinforcing material on the outside of the leg of the leg portion, and it is easy to attach or remove the reinforcing material to the leg by configuring the leg so that it can be disassembled, expanded or folded. It becomes.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention shown in the drawings will be described.
1 to 6 show an embodiment of a tree protection device according to the present invention. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a protection state of a tree immediately after planting, and FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the whole tree protection device, FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the tree protection device is disassembled, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing leg and wind protection portions of the tree protection device. FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the windproof portion is removed.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the tree protection device 1 shown in the present embodiment includes a leg 2 that is installed so as to surround a lower portion of the trunk 22 of the planted tree 21, and a leg 2. The windproof part 10 surrounding the part above the trunk 22 of the tree 21 and the part of the branch 23 is provided.

  The leg portion 2 is a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) rod-like legs that are erected vertically at predetermined intervals so as to surround the trunk 22 in the ground 25 around the trunk 22 of the tree 21. 3, an annular lower reinforcement 4 that is integrally attached to the outside of the plurality of legs 3 by means of welding, bolts, or the like, and an annular base 6 that is detachably attached to the upper ends of the plurality of legs 3. The windproof part 10 mentioned later is attached to the upper part of the base 6 so that attachment or detachment is possible. In addition, you may comprise the lower reinforcement material 4 so that decomposition | disassembly is possible or it can expand | deploy and fold. By attaching the lower reinforcing material 4 to the legs 3, the lower reinforcing material 4 can function as a bench.

  The pedestal 6 is divided into at least two in the circumferential direction, and the whole is formed in an annular shape by connecting the divided bodies to each other. As schematically shown in FIG. 5, a cylindrical fitting portion 8 is integrally provided on the lower surface side of the pedestal 6 so as to protrude downward at a predetermined interval in the circumferential direction. The base 6 is attached to the upper ends of the plurality of legs 3 by fitting the upper ends of the legs 3 into the fitting portions 8 and connecting the two by connecting means 15 such as bolts.

  The windproof portion 10 has a main body portion 11 having a hollow center and having a gap that allows daylighting and ventilation, and an annular mounting portion 14 provided at the center of the lower end of the main body portion 11. The ten main body portions 11 can protect trees from winds such as building winds, and can supply appropriate amounts of light and wind necessary for tree growth.

  For example, the main body 11 is formed into a spherical shape by combining a plurality of arcuate fins 12, and an annular mounting portion 14 is integrally provided at the center of the lower end of the main body 11. The main body 11 is detachably attached to the upper part of the base 6 of the leg 2 via 14.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the body portion 11 and the attachment portion 14 of the windbreak portion 10 are divided into a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) in the circumferential direction, and the divided pieces divided into the plurality are combined into bolts. The main body part 11 and the annular attachment part 14 of the spherical windproof part 10 are configured by connecting with each other (not shown). Moreover, the main body part 11 and the attachment part 14 of the windbreak part 10 can be disassembled by following the reverse procedure.

 As shown in FIG. 5, the windbreak portion 10 has the attachment portion 14 positioned above the pedestal 6 of the leg portion 2, and in this state, a plurality of locations between the attachment portion 14 and the pedestal 6 are connected to connecting means 15 such as bolts. By being connected to each other, it is detachably attached to the upper part of the leg part 2, and the main body part 11 of the windproof part 10 exhibits a windproof function against winds such as building winds.

 By dividing the main body part 11 and the attachment part 14 of the windbreak part 10 into a plurality of parts, as shown in FIG. 2, the tree 21 grows large and cannot be stored inside the windbreak part 10, and it is necessary to remove the windbreak part 10. When this occurs, the main body part 11 and the attachment part 14 of the windbreak part 10 can be removed from the leg part 2 without damaging the tree 21. When the tree 21 grows greatly, a sufficient windproof effect can be obtained by the branches 23, leaves, etc. of the tree 21 without depending on the windbreak unit 10.

  After removing the wind-proofing part 10 from the leg part 2, as shown in FIG.2 and FIG.6, by attaching the cyclic | annular upper reinforcement material 5 to the upper end part of the several leg 3 of the leg part 2, each leg 3 It is possible to ensure the safety by preventing the upper end of the two from being exposed, and the four legs 3 can be reinforced by the cooperation of the lower reinforcing member 4 and the upper reinforcing member 5.

  The leg 3 of the leg 2, the reinforcing members 4, 5 and the pedestal 6, the main body 11 and the mounting part 14 of the windproof part 10 are made of a metal bar material such as stainless steel or a pipe material, a plate material, etc. Accordingly, it is formed into a predetermined shape by performing a bending process or the like. In addition, these parts have a mirror-finished surface or various coatings on the surface as necessary. When the surface of these parts is finished to a mirror surface, the green amount of the tree 21 can be amplified by the mirror effect.

  When the plurality of fins 12 of the main body portion 11 of the windbreak portion 10 are made of a pipe material, as shown in FIG. 1, as shown in FIG. By using this pipe material as a water supply pipe, water can be sprayed in the form of a shower or mist on the tree 21 through the plurality of injection holes 13, and water can be supplied to the tree. At the same time, the heat environment around the trees is improved by transpiration.

  In the tree protection device 1 according to the present embodiment configured as described above, a sphere is used instead of the tree 21 even in a state immediately after planting the tree 21 (a state where the leaves are not yet sufficiently grown). Since the windproof function can be exhibited by the windproof portion 10 having a shape, it is possible to sufficiently suppress the wind such as a building wind, and to reduce the stress received by people coming and going by the wind such as the building wind. Moreover, since the wind force such as the building wind acting on the trees 21 that are not sufficiently grown can be reduced, the tree 21 immediately after planting falls down or dies under the influence of the wind such as the building wind. And can be reliably protected until the tree 21 grows greatly.

  Furthermore, since the periphery of the tree 21 is surrounded by the legs 2, the soil around the tree 21 can be prevented from being squeezed by people coming and going, and the soil is squeezed to inhibit the growth of the tree 21. Can be prevented.

  Furthermore, it is not necessary to plant large trees, and inexpensive young trees can be planted, so that the cost of planting can be reduced.

  Furthermore, when performing maintenance such as pruning of the tree 21, the leg 2 and the windproof unit 10 can be used as a scaffold, so there is no need to assemble a scaffold for maintenance such as pruning, and maintenance is easy and It can be done inexpensively.

  Further, when the tree 21 grows greatly and the portion of the branch 22 and the like cannot be stored inside the windproof portion 10, the main body portion 11 and the attachment portion 14 of the windproof portion 10 are moved as shown in FIG. 2. By disassembling and removing from the leg 2, further growth of the tree 21 is not prevented. Moreover, since the main-body part 11 and the attachment part 14 can be disassembled when removing the wind-proof part 10, the tree 21 is not damaged.

  7 and 8 show a modification of the tree protection device 1 according to the first embodiment. This tree protection device 1 has a rail (not shown) on the upper portion of the base 6 of the leg 2. The lower end of each fin 12 of the main body part 11 of the windproof part 10 is movably attached to the rail, and the fins 12 of the main body part 11 are moved to the upper end by moving each fin 12 along the rail. The other configurations are the same as those shown in FIG. 1.

  Even in the tree protection device 1 according to this modified example, in addition to the same effects as those shown in FIG. 1, the main body portion 11 of the windproof portion 10 is configured to be unfoldable and foldable. The portion 10 can be easily attached and detached, and the interior of the windproof portion 10 can be easily opened during maintenance such as pruning the tree 20, so that maintenance can be facilitated.

  FIG. 9 shows a second embodiment of the tree protection device according to the present invention. This tree protection device 1 is formed by bending each fin 12 of the main body portion 11 of the windbreak portion 10 in a zigzag shape. By combining the plurality of fins 12 having such a shape, the outer shape of the main body 11 is formed in a Christmas tree shape, and other configurations are the same as those shown in the first embodiment.

  And even if it exists in the tree protection apparatus 1 shown in this Embodiment, in addition to having the same effect as what is shown in the said 1st Embodiment, the main-body part 11 of the wind-proof part 10 is formed in a Christmas tree shape. Therefore, the design can be improved.

  FIG. 10 shows a third embodiment of the tree protection device according to the present invention. This tree protection device 1 is obtained by attaching a net 16 to a main body 11 of a windproof portion 10, and others. The configuration is the same as that shown in the first embodiment. Although not shown, the main body 11 may be constituted by a net-like member.

  Even in the tree protection device 1 shown in the present embodiment, in addition to the same effects as those shown in the first embodiment, the net 16 attached to the main body portion 11 of the windbreak portion 10 is used. Further, the windproof effect can be enhanced.

  FIG. 11 shows a fourth embodiment of a tree protection device according to the present invention. This tree protection device 1 has a plurality of windmills 17 attached to each fin 12 of the main body portion 11 of the windproof portion 10. The other configurations are the same as those shown in the first embodiment. In addition, although not shown in figure, you may make it comprise the main-body part 11 with a windmill.

  And even if it exists in the tree protection apparatus 1 shown in this Embodiment, in addition to having the same effect as what is shown in the said 1st Embodiment, it attaches to each fin 12 of the main-body part 11 of the wind-proof part 10. The wind turbine 17 can further enhance the windproof effect and enhance the design.

  FIG. 12 shows a fifth embodiment of the tree protection device according to the present invention, and this tree protection device 1 is ridden along the fins 12 from the upper end portion of the body portion 11 of the windbreak portion 10. The plant 18 is hung down, and the other configuration is the same as that shown in the first embodiment.

  And even if it exists in the tree protection apparatus 1 shown in this Embodiment, besides showing the effect similar to what is shown in the said 1st Embodiment, the windbreak effect is further heightened by the ivy-type plant 18. As well as being able to provide green shade, it can provide a place for people to relax when the weather is fine in summer.

  FIG. 13 shows a sixth embodiment of the tree protection device according to the present invention, and this tree protection device 1 is configured to attach various advertising boards 19 to the main body portion 11 of the windbreak portion 10. The other configurations are the same as those shown in the first embodiment.

  And even if it exists in the tree protection apparatus 1 shown to this Embodiment, in addition to having the same effect as what is shown to the said 1st Embodiment, the advertisement board 19 is attached to the main-body part 11 of the wind-proof part 10. Can serve as an advertising tower.

  FIG. 14 shows a seventh embodiment of the tree protection device according to the present invention. This tree protection device 1 is obtained by applying electrical decorations 20 to the main body portion 11 of the windbreak portion 10. Other configurations are the same as those shown in the first embodiment.

  And even if it exists in the tree protection apparatus 1 shown in this Embodiment, in addition to having the same effect as what is shown in the said 1st Embodiment, the electric decoration 20 is given to the main-body part 11 of the wind-proof part 10. Therefore, it is possible to improve nighttime design and crime prevention.

  FIG. 15 shows an eighth embodiment of the tree protection device according to the present invention. This tree protection device 1 is provided with rings 11a at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction on the body portion 11 of the windbreak portion 10. The main body 11 is attached integrally and functions as a jungle gym, and other configurations are the same as those shown in the first embodiment.

  And even if it exists in the tree protection apparatus 1 shown in this Embodiment, besides having the same effect as what is shown in the said 1st Embodiment, let the main-body part 11 of the windbreak part 10 function as a jungle gym. Therefore, a playground can be provided to children by using it as protection for trees in parks and the like.

  In addition, you may use the structure of the tree protection apparatus 1 shown in the 1st-8th embodiment mentioned above individually, respectively, and you may comprise combining arbitrary things.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is the schematic which showed the whole 1st Embodiment of the tree protection apparatus by this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which showed the protection state of the tree immediately after planting. It is explanatory drawing which showed the protection state in the state in which the tree by the tree protection apparatus of FIG. 1 grew large. It is explanatory drawing which showed the state after the assembly of the tree protection apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed the state after decomposition | disassembly of the tree protection apparatus of FIG. It is the schematic diagram which showed the junction part of the wind-proof part and leg part of the tree protection apparatus of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which showed the use condition only by the leg part of the tree protection apparatus of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which showed the modification of the tree protection apparatus of 1st Embodiment, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which showed the state after an assembly. It is explanatory drawing which showed the state after decomposition | disassembly of the tree protection apparatus of FIG. It is the schematic which showed the whole 2nd Embodiment of the tree protection apparatus by this invention. It is the schematic which showed the whole 3rd Embodiment of the tree protection apparatus by this invention. It is the schematic which showed the whole 4th Embodiment of the tree protection apparatus by this invention. It is the schematic which showed the whole 5th Embodiment of the tree protection apparatus by this invention. It is the schematic which showed the whole 6th Embodiment of the tree protection apparatus by this invention. It is the schematic which showed the whole 7th Embodiment of the tree protection apparatus by this invention. It is the schematic which showed the whole 8th Embodiment of the tree protection apparatus by this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Tree protection device 2 Leg part 3 Leg 4 Lower reinforcement material 5 Upper reinforcement material 6 Base 8 Part to be fitted 10 Windproof part 11 Main part 11a Ring 12 Fin 13 Injection hole 14 Attachment part 15 Connection means 16 Net 17 Windmill 18 Ivy system Plants 19 Billboards 20 Lights 21 Trees 22 Trunks 23 Branches 25 Ground

Claims (8)

A tree protection device that protects trees and suppresses winds such as buildings.
Legs installed on the ground so as to surround the lower part of the tree trunk, and a windproof part detachably attached to the upper part of the leg part to surround the upper part and branches of the tree trunk And
The windproof portion has a main body portion having a hollow center and a gap that allows daylighting and ventilation, and the upper portion of the tree trunk and the branch portion are housed inside the main body portion,
The tree protection device according to claim 1, wherein the main body portion is formed in a spherical shape by combining a plurality of bow-shaped fins. A tree protection device that protects trees and suppresses winds such as buildings.
Legs installed on the ground so as to surround the lower part of the tree trunk, and a windproof part detachably attached to the upper part of the leg part to surround the upper part and branches of the tree trunk And
The windproof portion has a main body portion having a hollow center and a gap that allows daylighting and ventilation, and the upper portion of the tree trunk and the branch portion are housed inside the main body portion,
The tree body protecting device according to claim 1, wherein the main body portion is formed in a Christmas tree shape by combining a plurality of fins bent in a zigzag shape.   3. The tree protection device according to claim 1, wherein the main body portion is formed so as to be disassembled into a plurality of pieces, or to be expandable and foldable. The tree protection device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a net is attached to the main body. The tree protection device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of windmills are attached to the main body.   The tree protection device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein an ivy-based plant is hung from the main body.   A water supply pipe having an injection hole is built in or attached to the main body, and water is supplied to the tree by spraying water from the injection hole in a shower form or a mist form. Item 7. A tree protection device according to any one of Items 1 to 6.   The leg portion is composed of a plurality of legs installed so as to surround the tree, and a reinforcing material provided on the outside of the leg, and the reinforcing material is formed so as to be disassembled or expandable and foldable. The tree protection device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the tree protection device is provided.