JPH0513160Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a pot cover that is attached to a flower pot, a planter, etc.

(Prior Art) A conventional pot cover is formed to be one size larger than the pot, and is used with the pot housed therein, and the pot and cover are independent from each other.

(Technical Problem) Therefore, when using a conventional pot cover, it is necessary to first place the cover and then place the pot inside it. When moving the pot once it is set, the cover is supported by hand and bears the weight of the entire pot, which applies force to the cover and can cause it to become deformed or damaged. In addition, since the cover and pot are placed on the same surface, when the cover is combined with a relatively low pot, the top of the pot will be visible, and conversely, if the cover is too high than the pot, the pot will be placed on the same surface. The disadvantage is that it is hidden inside and difficult to see.

An object of the present invention is to provide a pot cover that can be combined with various pots, has an appropriate height relationship with the pots in each combination, and is easy to use.

(Technical Means) The purpose is to provide a horizontally long cover body 2 which is located outside the pot P, is arranged along the upper opening edge Q, and has a decorative surface 1 on the front side, and which is latched to the opening edge Q. A hook-shaped locking member 3 extending downward from the outside into the pot, and at least two upper and lower engaging portions 4 ₁ , 4 ₂ formed on the back side of the cover body 2 , and the locking member. 3 is attached to the back side of the cover body 2, and is formed integrally at the base of the member 3, and consists of an engagement partner 5 that engages with the engagement portion, and a connection member 8 that connects the cover bodies 2 together. , the member 8 is achieved by a pot cover characterized in that it has the same engaging partner as the engaging partner 5 of the locking member 3.

(Example) To explain below with reference to the drawings, the illustrated pot P is a so-called planter, which has a rectangular parallelepiped box shape, and has an opening edge Q bent outward at the upper periphery for reinforcement.
(See Figure 6).

This cover for a pot P has a horizontally long main body 2 constituted by a vertical member 11 and a hole 12 passing through the vertical member 11, and the front side thereof is a decorative surface 1. The illustrated decorative surface 1 has a fence-like design consisting of the vertical member 11 and the slot 12, but the design of the decorative surface 1 can be determined independently of the main body structure. In addition, the shape of the cover main body 2 is not limited to the flat plate shape shown in the drawings, but also an arc shape, a shape with corners formed at the ends in advance, etc., and the shape can be arbitrarily combined.

The locking member 3 is for hooking the cover body 2 to the opening edge Q of the pot P from above, and is formed into a downward hook shape with locking pieces 13 and 14 extending from the outer upper side of the edge Q to the inner lower side. There is. The vertical locking piece 14 is formed into a substantially T-shaped cross section for reinforcement, and has sawtooth-like unevenness 15 formed on the side to stably insert it into the culture medium S. (See Figures 3 to 6).

The engaging portion 4 and the engaging partner 5 are arranged so that the locking member 3 is connected to the main body 2.
It is a means for attaching to. Engagement parts 4 ₁ , 4 ₂ ...
are provided at least in two stages, upper and lower, on the back side of the main body 2,
A recessed portion 6 into which the engaging partner 5 can be inserted, an engaging edge 16 that engages with the left and right sides of the engaging partner 5, and a protrusion 7 provided at the entrance of the recessed portion 6 to prevent removal.
They are provided at two locations on the top and bottom of the vertical member 11, with different insertion directions. The engaging partner 5 is formed to be bent outwardly and downwardly from the end 17 of the side locking piece 13, and has a resilient locking piece 18 projecting downward from around the end 17. This is the outside hanging part R of the pot opening edge Q.
to be locked. Reference numeral 19 denotes a groove, which is recessed on the back side of the engagement partner 5 to prevent low contact with the protrusion 7, and its end portion is a closed portion 20 for engagement with the protrusion 7.

The above-mentioned engaging parts 4 ₁ and 4 ₂ are used not only for attaching the locking member 3 but also for connecting the cover body 2, and for this reason, they are provided not only at the middle part of the back surface of the cover body 2 but also at both ends. There is. The connecting member 8 has exactly the same structure as the engaging partner 5, and one connecting member 8 is provided on both sides of the connecting body 9, which is approximately L-shaped in plan. The illustrated connecting member 8 is L-shaped because it connects the cover body 2 on a flat plate at a corner, but it is also possible to use a cover body in which a corner is integrally formed with the cover body 2 in advance. In that case, the connecting body 9 can be straight rather than L-shaped.

(Function) In the pot cover configured in this way, the cover main bodies 2 are arranged in a shape surrounding the pot P, each is combined using the connecting member 8, and the necessary number of locking members are provided on the back side of each main body 2. Assemble and use by attaching 3. In this assembly, since the connecting member 8 and the engaging partner 5 integrally formed on the locking member 3 are the same, the engaging partner 5 portion of each member is connected to the engaging portions 4 ₁ , 4 ₂ on the back side of the main body. This can be easily done with the same process of inserting and engaging the device.

The assembled pot cover is normally attached to the pot P with the locking member 3 attached to the upper engaging portion ₄₁ .
Since the upper edge of the main body 2 is located slightly higher than the opening edge Q, the opening edge Q can be appropriately hidden.
This positional relationship remains constant even if the pot P is changed, so
Depending on the type of pot, it won't be too high or too low. Furthermore, for pots containing tall plants, the locking member 3 can be attached to the lower engaging portion ₄₂ , so the height can be easily adjusted as necessary.

(Effects) Since the present invention is constructed and operates as described above, it can be combined with various pots P, and since it can always maintain a constant height relationship with the opening edge Q of the pot P, it does not become unsightly. , the height of the cover relative to the pot P can be reduced, since the locking member 3 can be selectively attached using at least the upper and lower two stages of engagement portions 4 ₁ , 4 ₂ . It has the feature that the height can be adjusted.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawings show an embodiment of the pot cover according to the present invention. Figure 1 is an overall perspective view, and Figure 2 is the back (inside) of the main body.
Figure 3 is a rear perspective view of the locking member attachment part, Figure 4 is a rear view of the same as above, Figure 5 is a sectional view taken along line V-V in the previous figure, Figure 6 is FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the connecting portion of the main body, FIG. 8 is a rear view of the same upper part, FIG. 9 is a plan sectional view corresponding to the previous figure, and FIG. FIG. 9 is a side sectional view corresponding to FIG. 8; P...pot, Q...opening edge, R...hanging part, S...
... Culture medium, etc., 1... Decorative surface, 2... Cover body, 3
... Locking member, 4 ₁ , 4 ₂ ... Engagement part, 5 ... Engagement partner, 6 ... Insertion part, 7 ... Protrusion, 8 ... Connection member.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] (1) A horizontally long cover body 2 located outside the pot P, arranged along the upper opening edge Q, and having a decorative surface 1 on the front side; A locking member 3 formed in a hook shape from the outside toward the bottom of the pot so as to lock, and at least two upper and lower engaging portions 4 ₁ , 4 _{2 formed on the back side of the cover main body 2 , and a locking member 3} . An engagement partner 5 that is integrally formed at the base of the member 3 to attach the stopper member 3 to the back side of the cover body 2 and that engages with the engagement portion, and a connecting member 8 that connects the cover bodies 2 to each other. The pot cover is characterized in that the member 8 has the same engagement partner as the engagement partner 5 of the locking member 3. (2) The engaging parts 4 ₁ , 4 ₂ ... are provided with a portion 6 into which the engaging partner 5 is inserted, and a protrusion 7 that prevents the engaged engaging partner 5 from coming out, and are removably provided by elasticity. 2. The pot cover according to claim 1, having a configuration in which: