JPH04356142A - Binding tool for branch and leaf of tree or the like - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a binding tool for branches or leaves of a tree, etc., capable of readily binding the branches and leaves of the tree, etc. CONSTITUTION:A binding tool is provided with a partially opened annular unit 3 curved into an annular form and an engaging part 9 for engaging both ends of the annular unit formed in the opening 8 of the aforementioned annular unit 3, which is fitted in a part (a part close to the root) of the trunk 17 of a tree 15 at the opening 8 of the annular unit 3 and the engaging part 9 is engaged to keep the annular unit 3 in a closed state. In shipping, the annular unit 3 is lifted to contract the extended branches and leaves 21 of the tree 15. A bound state is simultaneously obtained.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a device for tying branches and leaves of trees, etc., and more particularly to a device that can facilitate the task of tying branches and leaves.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, trees such as Satsuki are planted in fields as seedlings until they grow to a certain size. That is,
As shown in FIG. 7, seedlings 101 are planted in the soil at appropriate intervals, and when they grow to a predetermined size, the roots 103 are dug out along with the surrounding soil and shipped. In that case, excavation work and transportation work will be required.

[0003] At this time, since the seedling 101 has grown considerably, the branches and leaves 105 extend from the trunk in all directions, making it difficult to dig it up. Also, when transporting, as shown in FIG.
There was a problem in that it was difficult to work because it got in the way, and it required a lot of transportation space. Therefore, conventionally, a worker had to bind each seedling by wrapping a string (for example, a vinyl string or the like) around the branches and leaves of the tree and tying the string.

0004

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The above conventional configuration has the following problems. First, it was difficult to tie the branches and leaves together. This is because each of the many seedlings planted in the soil requires the tedious work of winding the string around the branches, shrinking them, and then tying them together. Particularly when the seedlings are planted closely together, there is a problem that there is not enough space to work and it is very difficult to work.

[0005] The present invention has been made based on the above points, and its purpose is to provide a binding device for twigs of trees, etc., which makes it possible to easily bind the twigs of trees, etc. be.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a binding device for branches and leaves of trees, etc., which includes a ring-shaped body which is curved in an annular shape and has a partially open part, and a ring-shaped body formed in the open part of the ring-shaped body. It is characterized by comprising a locking part that locks both ends of the body.

[0007]

[Operation] First, the annular body is fitted into the trunk part of the tree (the part near the roots) at the open part, and the locking part is engaged to close the annular body. This installation work is done at the time of shipment.
Or do it when you plant the seedlings. When the annular body is lifted during shipping, the expanded branches and leaves of the tree are contracted and tied together by the annular body.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. First, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the binding tool 1 consists of an annular body 3 that is annularly curved and partially open.
Consists of. The annular body 3 is made of, for example, an iron wire 5 as a core material coated with a vinyl resin 7. This material has appropriate flexibility, has a circular cross section, and has a smooth surface with good sliding properties. A locking portion 9 is formed in the open portion 8 of this annular body 3. That is, a hook-shaped bent portion 11 is formed at one tip of the annular body 3, and a hook-shaped bent portion 13 is similarly formed at the other tip. The bent portions 11 and 13 engage with each other, and in the engaged state, the flexibility of the annular body 3 maintains the engaged state. Moreover, when releasing the engagement, the annular body 3 can be compressed to easily release the engagement.

The operation will be explained based on the above configuration. First, as shown in FIG. 4, the annular body 3 is attached to the trunk 17 of a tree 15 planted in a ridge or the like. In this operation, first, the annular body 3 is fitted into the trunk 17 of the tree 15 (the part near the roots 19) at the open part 8, and the locking part 9 is engaged to close the annular body 3. . This attachment work is performed at the time of shipment or when the seedlings 17 are planted.

[0010] Next, when shipping, this annular body 3 is lifted. Then, as shown in Figure 5, the branches and leaves of the tree spread out 2
1 is compressed by the annular body 3 and immediately becomes bound without being tied. Therefore, the operator only has to lift the annular body 3.

After that, the tree 15 is dug up starting from the roots 19, packed and shipped. Also in this case, since the branches and leaves 21 are tied together by the annular body 3, the branches and leaves 21 do not get in the way of digging work or transportation work.

According to this embodiment, the following effects can be achieved. First, the work of tying branches and leaves of trees, etc. has been greatly simplified and made easier. This is because the branches and leaves 21 can be bound by simply attaching the annular body 3 to the trunk 17 of the tree 15 using the locking part 9 and lifting the annular body 3 at the time of shipment. Further, since the annular body 3 is made of iron wire coated with vinyl resin and has a circular cross section, the annular body 3 can be easily slid when lifted, making the work easier.

Furthermore, since the engaging portion 9 has a structure in which the tip of the annular body 3 is bent into a hook shape, engagement is easy, and when lifting the annular body 3, it is possible to push the annular body 3 apart. Therefore, the engagement between the hook-shaped bent portions 11 and 13 is maintained more firmly, and there is no possibility that they will come off.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the annular body 3 may be made of an appropriate material such as steel or resin. Further, the external shape and cross-sectional shape of the annular body 3 are also arbitrary, and can be made into an appropriate shape, such as an elliptical external shape, depending on the shape and characteristics of the tree.

Further, although the locking portion 9 is shown as having a hook-shaped bent portion and locking, the locking portion 9 is not limited to this, and any known engaging means for engaging the open portion 8 may be used as appropriate. It's something you get. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, a locking structure that engages a serrated fitting portion 23 and a fitted portion 25 can be considered. Further, this binding tool 1 can be used for similar work to binding the branches and leaves of trees, for example, when binding the leaves of vegetables.

[0016]

As described in detail above, according to the device for tying branches and leaves of trees, etc. according to the present invention, the work of tying branches and leaves of trees, etc. can be facilitated and the labor involved can be reduced.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing one embodiment of the present invention, and is a plan view of a binding tool.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an annular body showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing an embodiment of the present invention with a part of the annular body opened.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention in which a binding tool is attached to a tree trunk.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing an embodiment of the present invention in which the binding tool is lifted toward the branches and leaves of a tree.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing another embodiment of the engaging portion.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing a state in which trees are planted in a diagram showing a conventional example.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing a state in which trees are transported in a diagram showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Binding tool 3 Annular body 8 Open part 9 Locking part 11　Bending part 13　Bending part 15 Trees 17 Trunk 21 Branches and leaves

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A tree, etc., comprising: an annular body that is curved in an annular shape and has a partially open part; and a locking part that is formed in the open part of the annular body and that locks both ends of the annular body. Binding tool for branches and leaves.