JP6367564B2 - Fruit protector - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a fruit protector, and more particularly, to a fruit protector that covers and protects fruit growing on a branch.

  When fruits are cultivated outdoors, they are strongly affected by weather such as sunlight and precipitation. Sunlight hours and precipitation are indispensable for fruit ripening, and moderate sunshine and precipitation increase the pulp and accumulate sugar. However, excessive sunshine and precipitation during fruit ripening may cause discoloration due to sunburn, cracking of the fruit surface, decay due to rainwater adhering to the fruit surface, and the like. In addition, when the fruit becomes sweeter, the fruit may be damaged and lose its value as a product due to birds poking or insects eating.

In order to avoid such a problem, the fruit is protected by various methods such as covering the fruit with a bag or attaching an umbrella-like cover. For example, cover a fruit with a paper bag and attach the upper part to a branch with a wire or the like to cover and protect the fruit, or make a cut on a sheet of square or circular paper and cut the top of the fruit. Protect the rainwater directly from hitting the fruit as an umbrella-like shape with the sides you put inside. In addition, there has been proposed a fruit umbrella that includes a hanging piece on the umbrella body and prevents the bird from entering and approaching the hanging piece, and has been devised to prevent bird damage (see Patent Document 1).

  However, in order to prevent not only bird damage but also insect damage, the fruit umbrella that covers the top of the fruit cannot be protected, and the bag-shaped fruit protector is troublesome to install or disposable and expensive. There was a problem such as. Therefore, there has been a demand for an improved fruit protector that can be easily attached but can prevent damage to fruits due to bird damage, insect damage, and weather.

JP 7-107866 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and in a fruit protector that encapsulates and protects fruits that grow on trees and vines, it is easy to attach and remove, as well as to prevent bird damage, insect damage, and weather. The present invention provides a fruit protector that can prevent fruit damage due to influences and the like and can be used repeatedly.

The first aspect of the present invention comprises a first container and a second container, each of which has a first concave portion and a second concave portion, which are formed of a breathable sheet-like material to form a fruit covering portion. A first collar part and a second collar part are respectively formed on the outer circumferences of the first recess and the second recess, and the first container and the second container are integrated with the first collar part and the second collar part, respectively. And a hinge part connected to the first container and a second container, and a stem insertion part is formed in the hinge part. Related to the body.

The invention of claim 2 relates to a fruit protector according to claim 1, stem introducing slit portion is formed on the hinge portion.

Invention of Claim 3 concerns on the fruit protector of Claim 1 or 2 in which the branch insertion part was formed in the said hinge part.

Invention of Claim 4 concerns on the fruit protector of any one of Claim 1 thru | or 3 in which the drainage notch part was formed.

The invention according to claim 5 relates to the fruit protector according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the sheet-like material is a nonwoven fabric.

Invention of Claim 6 concerns on the fruit protector of Claim 5 comprised by the two nonwoven fabrics from which the said nonwoven fabric body differs.

The invention according to claim 7 relates to the fruit protector according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein the joining portion is formed by fitting a convex portion and a hole portion.

According to the fruit protector according to the first aspect of the present invention, the first container and the second container having the first concave portion and the second concave portion, which are formed of a breathable sheet-like material and are joined to each other to form the fruit covering portion. A first collar and a second collar are formed on the outer circumferences of the first recess and the second recess, respectively, and the first container And a hinge part integrally connecting the second container and a joining part for joining the first container and the second container together, and a stem insertion part is formed in the hinge part. In addition to being easy to install and remove, it can prevent damage to fruits due to bird damage, insect damage, and weather effects, and can be used repeatedly.

According to the fruit protector according to the invention of claim 2, in the invention of claim 1 , since the stem introduction slit part is formed in the hinge part, it is possible to protect the stem without pressing the stem and preventing the growth of the fruit. .

According to the fruit protector according to the invention of claim 3, in the invention of claim 1 or 2 , since the branch insertion part is formed in the hinge part, even if the distance between the branches continuous with the stem and the stem is short Can be installed very easily without damaging the fruit.

According to the fruit protector according to the invention of claim 4, in the invention of any one of claims 1 to 3 , since the drainage notch is formed, water accumulated inside the fruit covering part such as condensation can be discharged. As a result, the fruit can be prevented from being damaged.

According to the fruit protector according to the invention of claim 5, in the invention of any one of claims 1 to 4 , since the sheet-like material is a non-woven body, it is easy to mold and can be manufactured at low cost. .

According to the fruit protector according to the invention of claim 6, in the invention of claim 5 , since the sheet-like material is constituted by two different nonwoven fabrics, a material that does not damage the fruit surface while facilitating molding. You can choose freely.

According to the fruit protector according to the invention of claim 7, in the invention of any one of claims 1 to 6 , since the joining portion is formed by fitting the convex portion and the hole portion, the joining is easily performed. It is possible to prevent the fitting part from coming off while making it difficult to drop off.

It is a whole perspective view of the joint state of the fruit protector of a reference example . It is a whole perspective view of the release state of a reference example . It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the decopon is protected by the reference example . It is a whole perspective view of the joint state of the fruit protector of 1st Embodiment. It is a whole perspective view of the release state of a 1st embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which grape is protected by 1st Embodiment. It is a whole perspective view of the joint state of the fruit protector of 2nd Embodiment. It is a whole perspective view of the release state of a 2nd embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the state in which the eyelid is protected by 2nd Embodiment. It is a fragmentary perspective view which shows the variation of another Example.

  The fruit protector of the present invention protects fruits in the state of tree branches and vines, and is attached to a fruit handle or a branch continuous with the fruit handle. For this reason, attachment is possible not only for fruits that have been ripened and grown to a certain size, but also for fruits that have been ripened and are in a small state.

The fruit protector 1A of the reference example has a first concave portion 21 and a second concave portion that are joined to each other to form the fruit covering portion 20, as shown in the perspective view in the joined state in FIG. 1 and the perspective view in the released state in FIG. 2 is a protective body including a first container 11 and a second container 12 having 22. The fruit protector 1A is made of a breathable sheet, and the sheet can be made of a breathable material such as a nonwoven fabric, cloth, paper, or foam. Moreover, these composites can also be used and are suitably selected according to the kind of fruit to be protected and the growing environment of the fruit. If a small ventilation hole is formed in a sheet-like material, selection of a material becomes more free.

In the present embodiment, a sheet-like material mainly composed of a nonwoven fabric is employed for ease of molding and the like. Since it is composed of a non-woven fabric, it does not interfere with the ripening of the fruit that is encapsulated by transmitting sunlight, air, etc. while having a certain strength. Moreover, the nonwoven fabric of fruit protector 1A is a nonwoven fabric having a low melting point (110 ° C.) polyester (44 dt) density of 188.8 g / m ^{2 on} the outside, and a regular polyester (3.3 dt) and a low melting point (110 ° C.) on the inside. ^Two nonwoven fabrics different from a nonwoven fabric having a density of 61.2 g / m ^{2 in} a ratio of 85:15 are used by bonding polyester (4.4 dt) with a needle punch.

  Nonwoven fabric has weather resistance, heat resistance, chemical resistance, etc., and is used for repeated use, and since it has little water absorption, rainwater adhering to the surface is absorbed inside. Since it falls down along the surface, no water drops on the fruit and no damage is caused. In an Example, it is set as the structure which is hard to damage the surface of a fruit by making the outside into a nonwoven fabric with high density and hardness, and using a soft nonwoven fabric inside. Since a lightweight nonwoven fabric is used, it can be used while the fruit is small.

A reference example is a fruit protector 1A that protects fruits growing on a branch, such as a decopon-shaped fruit. For this reason, the fruit covering part 20 forms a large bulge and is formed in a substantially spherical shape. The shape of the fruit covering part 20 is appropriately determined depending on the type of fruit to be protected. Further, in the first concave portion 2 1 and the second recess 2 2, by forming the protrusions 13, is possible to prevent deformation such as dents and bending strength of the first recess 2 1 and the second recess 2 2 increases it can. It is desirable that the protrusion 13 is formed in a convex shape on the outside so that it does not contact the fruit protected on the inside.

The first recess 2 1 and the second outer peripheral recess 2 2, first flange portion 31 and the second flange portion 32 that extends outward is formed. In the reference example , a first fitting portion 33 and a second fitting portion 34 are formed on the first flange portion 31 and the second flange portion 32. A convex fitting convex portion 35 is formed on the first fitting portion 33, and a fitting concave portion 36 corresponding to the fitting convex portion 35 is formed on the second fitting portion 34. The fitting portions 33 and 34 can eliminate a gap when the first container 11 and the second container 12 are joined, and prevent small insects from entering the fruit protector 1A. In addition, the first container 11 and the second container 12 can be firmly joined, so that the displacement is reduced and it is difficult for water droplets or the like to enter when it rains.

  The first collar 31 and the second collar 32 are formed with a hinge 40 that integrally connects the first container 11 and the second container 12, and are bent at the center of the hinge 40 as shown in FIG. A perforation 41 for ease is formed. The flange portions 31 and 32 are formed with a joining portion 50 for joining the first container 11 and the second container 12 together. The first container 11 and the second container 12 are joined by bending at the perforation 41 of the hinge part 40 to form the fruit covering part 20. When the joining portion 50 is formed so as to be fitted by the convex portion 54 and the hole portion 53, it can be joined with a simple configuration. In the fruit protector 1A, the hole 53 is formed in the first joint portion 51 of the first container 11, and the two protrusions 54 are formed in the second joint portion 52 of the second container 12, respectively. The center of the portion 54 is slightly shifted up and down and left and right. When the convex portion 54 and the hole portion 53 are attached, the friction between the convex portion 54 and the hole portion 53 is increased by twisting slightly so that the drop-off can be prevented.

  In the joined state of FIG. 1, the hinge portion 40 is formed below the fruit covering portion 20, and the joining portion 50 is formed above the fruit covering portion 20. A stem insertion portion 60 for inserting a fruit stem (fruit pattern) is formed in the coalescing portion 50. Since the fruit protector 1A can be attached without pressing the stem, it does not hinder the growth of the fruit and the stem. Further, the stem insertion part 60 is provided in the first collar part 31 and the fitting convex part 35 of the first container 11 and the second collar part 32 of the second container 12 so that the stem can be introduced into the stem insertion part 60. Needless to say, the notch 61 and the recess 62 are formed at positions corresponding to the above.

  In addition, drainage notches 70 are formed below the first flange portion 31 and the second flange portion 32 and on both sides of the hinge portion 40. Similarly to the stem insertion part 60, a notch 71 is formed at a position corresponding to the drainage notch part 70 of the fitting convex part 35 and penetrates into the fruit covering part 20. When water accumulates inside the fruit covering part 20 due to condensation or rain, the water can be discharged to the outside, and the fruit can be prevented from being damaged. Furthermore, since the ridges 13 formed in the first recess 21 and the second recess 22 make it easier for water to travel, the discharge of water is promoted.

  Since the hinge part 40 is formed on the lower side, the fruit is encased in the fruit protector 1A from below and attached by attaching the joining part at the upper part of the fruit. As shown in FIG. 3, the joining portion 50 (51, 52) is disposed at a position where the stem insertion portion 60 is aligned with the stem S of the protected decapon D, and the convex portion 54 is fitted into the hole portion 53. Attach and fix at the top of Dekopon D Since the entire fruit of the decapon D is wrapped and protected by the fruit wrapping portion 20, there is no risk of being damaged by being eaten by birds or insects. Moreover, since the fruit protector 1A is made of a sheet-like material mainly composed of a non-woven fabric, it permeates sunlight and air while wrapping the whole fruit, and does not hinder the ripening of the fruit. In addition, water drops such as rain are less likely to adhere directly to the fruit, and the occurrence of damage due to the influence of the weather is suppressed. Furthermore, since the fruit protector 1A is lightweight, it is difficult to damage the stem due to shaking caused by strong wind.

4 to 6 show the fruit protector 1B of the first embodiment. 1st Embodiment is the fruit protector 1B of the form which protects fruits, such as the grape grown in a vine. Since the 1st recessed part 21b and the 2nd recessed part 22b which form the fruit covering part 20b become a container which protects the grape G, they are formed vertically long. In the first embodiment, the stem insertion part 60b is formed in the hinge part 40b. That is, unlike the reference example , in the joined state, the hinge part 40b is formed at the upper part of the fruit covering part 20b, and the joining part 50b is joined and fixed at the lower part of the fruit. Since the drainage cutout portion 70b is disposed below the fruit covering portion 20b, it is formed on both sides of the joining portion 50b, and water droplets inside the fruit covering portion 20b can be discharged.

As shown in the perspective view showing the released state in FIG. 5, a perforation 41b for easy folding is formed in the center of the hinge portion 40b, and the fruit stem (from the end to the stem insertion portion 60b is cut off). Vine) A stem introduction slit portion 66 for introducing S is formed. Similar to the reference example , a cutout 61b and a recess 62b are formed in the first hook part 31b and the second hook part 32b and the fitting convex part 35b at a position corresponding to the stem insertion part 60b, and the stem S is not shielded. Can be inserted. At the center position of the perforation 41b, that is, at the junction of the stem introduction slit portion 66 and the stem insertion portion 60b, when a stem insertion hole 65 is formed so that the stem passes through when the first container and the second container are joined, The end of the stem insertion portion 60b is less likely to come into contact with the stem C and does not damage the stem C.

When the grape G is encapsulated, the fruit protector 1B is released and the stem C of the grape G is introduced into the stem insertion portion 60b through the stem introduction slit portion 66 of the hinge portion 40b and bent at the perforation 41b. The fruit covering portion 20b is formed by the first concave portion 21b and the second concave portion 22b, and the first container 11b and the second container 12b are joined by joining the joining portion 50b disposed in the lower portion, and is shown in FIG. Thus, the grape G is covered and protected.

Similarly to the reference example , the first flange portion 31b and the second flange portion 32b are formed on the outer circumferences of the first recess portion 21b and the second recess portion 22b, respectively, and the first flange portion 31b is a first fitting portion 33b. The convex part 35b is formed, and the fitting recessed part 36b which is the 2nd fitting part 34b is formed in the 2nd collar part 32b. For this reason, when the first container 11b and the second container 12b are joined, the fitting convex part 35b and the fitting concave part 36b are fitted on the outside of the fruit to cover the whole fruit and cause bird damage, insect damage and weather. Can protect the fruit from the effects of.

The fruit protector 1B according to the first embodiment, like the fruit protector 1A of the reference example , uses a soft non-woven fabric on the inside and a hard non-woven fabric on the outside, thereby making it difficult to damage the surface of the grape G to be encapsulated. In addition, the form can be stabilized and molding can be facilitated. Furthermore, although not shown in the figure, it is conceivable that the convex portion 54 and the hole portion 53 are formed in the hinge portion 40 so that the joining is strengthened even in the upper portion of the fruit covering portion 20, thereby making it more difficult to come off.

7 thru | or 9 shows the fruit protector 1C of 2nd Embodiment. 2nd Embodiment is the fruit protector 1C of the form which protects the fruit with which the distance of the stalk S like the cocoon P and the branch B continuous to the stem S is near. Similar to the first embodiment, the hinge part 40c is arranged at the upper part of the fruit covering part 20c, and the joining part 50c is arranged at the lower part. The hinge portion 40c is formed with a stem insertion portion 60c and a branch insertion portion 80, and as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, a branch insertion portion 80 is formed at the apex of the stem insertion portion 60c at a right angle to the stem insertion portion 60c. The stem insertion portion and the branch insertion portion are continuous, and are formed in a substantially T shape when the first container and the second container are joined, and in a substantially cross shape when released. The fruit protector 1C is attached by passing the branch B continuous with the stem S through the branch insertion part 80 and inserting the stem S through the stem insertion part 60c.

Since the heel P has a short distance between the stem S and the branch B, if the hinge portion 40 and the joining portion 50 are arranged and attached to the stem S, the heel P may be damaged or dropped at the time of attachment. Therefore, by the stem insertion portion 60c and the branch inserting portion 80 a formed branch B and stems S Gotokaki P encapsulating the hinge portion 40c, fruit protector. 1C while easy to install and extremely, persimmon P is not damaged.

  In addition, the size, shape, position, and the like of the first container and the second container in the fruit protector of the present invention are optimally selected in consideration of the fruit for protection. Therefore, it is not limited to the structure of the embodiment shown and described in detail. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, in each embodiment, a removal tongue piece 39 extending outward may be formed on a part of the first flange portion 31 and the second flange portion 32. If the first removal tongue piece 37 formed on the first flange portion 31 and the second removal tongue piece 38 formed on the second flange portion 32 are formed so as to be shifted, it becomes easier to pinch and easier to remove. Moreover, the drainage notch part 70 can be formed in the downward vertex of the 1st collar part 31 and the 2nd collar part 32, and it can also make it easier to drain. Although not shown, when the drainage notch is formed in the joining portion or the hinge portion, by forming a water guide portion provided with a cylindrical cavity for facilitating water passage through the hinge portion or the joining portion. It is possible to increase the drainage effect.

In addition to being formed by the convex portions and the hole portions, the joining portion may be a joining portion 50d including a fastening piece 91 and a fastening recess 92 as shown in FIG. An engaging piece 91 is formed in the first fitting portion 33, and an engaging recess 92 is formed in the second fitting portion 34. The engaging piece 91 has an arm portion 93 and an engaging convex portion 94 at the tip of the arm portion 93, and is engaged by engaging the engaging convex portion 94 with the engaging concave portion 92, so that the first container 11. And the second container 12 is attached. If the notch 95 is formed in the engaging concave portion 92 at a position corresponding to the arm portion 93, the engaging convex portion 94 is difficult to come off. The friction by fastening the fastening recess 92 and engaging protrusions 9 4 is less likely to come off increases, if contact is disengaged difficult fruit protector 10 can be configured to not easily fall off. Furthermore, when the tongue piece 96 is formed on the engaging convex portion 94, the engaging convex portion 94 can be easily removed. In the drawings after the first embodiment, the same reference numerals as those in the reference example indicate the same parts.

1A, 1B, 1C Fruit protector 11, 11b, 11c First container 12, 12b, 12c Second container 13 Projection part 20, 20b, 20c Fruit covering part 21, 21, b, 21c First recess part 22, 22b, 22c 2nd recessed part 31,31b, 31c 1st collar part 32,32b, 32c 2nd collar part 33,33b, 33c 1st fitting part 34,34b, 34c 2nd fitting part 35,35b, 35c fitting convex part 36, 36b, 36c Fitting recess 40, 40b, 40c Hinge part 41, 41b, 41c Perforation 50, 50b, 50c Fitting part 53 Hole part 54 Projection part 60, 60b, 60c Stem insertion part 65 Stem insertion hole 66 Stem Introduction slit 70, 70b, 70c Drainage notch 80 Branch insertion part B Branch D Decopon G Grape P Ｓ S Stem

Claims (7)

A first container and a second container having a first recess and a second recess, each of which is made of a sheet-like material having air permeability and is joined to each other to form a fruit covering portion;
On the outer periphery of the first recess and the second recess, a first collar part and a second collar part are respectively formed,
A hinge part that integrally connects the first container and the second container and a joint part that joins the first container and the second container together are formed on the first and second collar parts. And
A fruit protector characterized in that a stem insertion part is formed in the hinge part. The fruit protector according to claim 1 , wherein a stem introduction slit part is formed in the hinge part. The fruit protector according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein a branch insertion part is formed in the hinge part. The fruit protector according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a drainage notch is formed. The fruit protector according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the sheet-like material is a nonwoven fabric. The fruit protector according to claim 5, wherein the nonwoven fabric is composed of two different nonwoven fabrics. The fruit protector according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein the joining portion is formed by fitting a convex portion and a hole portion.

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