JPH0668425U - Ornamental plant support - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Object] To provide a pillar for an ornamental plant having an improved structure capable of overcoming the problems of blackening, monotonicity of shape, surface smoothness, and poor water retention. [Structure] Independent small pores 4 with a diameter of 1 to 10 mm are made of an aluminum porous body having innumerable open pores in the surface and innumerable closed pores in the interior. A pillar 1 for an ornamental plant, which is formed into an appropriate shape such as a pillar shape or a tree shape suitable for supporting at least the trunk of the member, and a layer of an alumina film having a coloring property is formed on the surface thereof. .

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a pillar for supporting an ornamental plant such as a potted plant, which is often used for indoor ornamentation, so as to prevent it from being overturned or deformed, and is mainly used for an ornamental plant used in the horticultural field. Regarding stanchions.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Among the foliage plants, ivy and potos are plants that tendrils (vines) with a sucker on the stem are entwined with the pillars and grow. Conventionally, timbers, wood chips, iron, and plastics have been used as the columns that support these plants.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 What can be said in common with these conventional stanchions is that they are difficult to maintain because they become "moldy" and get discolored and discolored when exposed to moisture. In addition, the shape is a prismatic or round columnar shape, and the shape is monotonous, and since the surface is generally finished smoothly, the tendrils of the tendrils are weak and must be treated manually. The difficulty is that it is troublesome. Further, the conventional support column has a problem that the surface part thereof has a poor water retention property and the winding bar tends to dry because the winding bar is hard to run around the water, and the surface must be frequently replenished with water, which makes the handling difficult. The present invention has been made in order to solve such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an improvement capable of overcoming various problems such as blackening, monotonous shape, surface smoothness, and poor water retention. The present invention provides a pillar for an ornamental plant having an improved structure.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The present invention has the configuration described below to achieve the above object. That is, the present invention is composed of an aluminum porous body having a small pore having a diameter of about 1 to 10 mm, an open pore on the surface, and a myriad of closed pores on the inside. It is characterized in that it is formed into a suitable shape such as a pillar shape or a tree shape suitable for supporting at least the trunk or branches, and that a layer of a coloring alumina film is formed on the surface thereof. It is a pillar for ornamental plants.

[0005]

[Action]

According to the present invention, the support for the ornamental plant, which is made of an aluminum porous body, is lightweight and has mechanically strong characteristics. Since the alumina (Al ₂ O ₃ ) film layer formed on the surface exhibits excellent corrosion resistance, the black discoloration due to the adhesion of mold due to moisture can be eliminated, and the diameter of the surface is about 1 to 10 mm. Since there are innumerable dispersed open small pores, tendrils easily enter the open small pores and have good entanglement. In addition, water soaks into the open small pores and retains water for a long time, which prevents the tendrils from dying. Since the aluminum porous body is easy to cut out in a curved shape and has good adhesiveness to adhesives, a three-dimensional shape can be easily manufactured, and not only the trunk but also the branches can be supported without problems. .

[0006]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a partial perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention. The pillar 1 shown in FIG. 1 is formed in each square pillar. By adding a foaming material to the aluminum raw material and foaming it in the mold, there are innumerable small pores 4 with a diameter of 1 to 10 mm, which are open holes on the surface and closed holes inside. A pillar 1 having a predetermined shape, which is made of an aluminum porous body, is obtained. At the time of this aluminum foaming process, a thick layer of an alumina coating having colorability is simultaneously formed on the surface of the aluminum foam, but the color of the finished surface is usually shiny white silver, and alumina is colored. Since it has good properties, the surface part can be colored arbitrarily.

As shown in the use state in FIG. 2, the above-mentioned support column 1 has its lower end portion pierced into the embankment in the plant pot 2 to stand upright, and the plant 3 planted in the pot 2, for example, Kapos It is used as a supporting pillar for fading. This support column 1 has innumerable small open pores 4 with a diameter of about 1 to 10 mm dispersed on the surface, so that the tendrils of Kaposs can easily enter the open small pores 4. The entanglement is good and it is possible to stably support the Kaposs. Further, since the water soaks into the open small pores 4 and is held for a long time, an appropriate amount of water can be constantly supplied to the tendrils (rolls), and the rolls are prevented from being dead.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a use state of another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a use state of another embodiment of the present invention. The example shown in FIG. 2 is the column 1 formed into a prism, whereas the example shown in FIG. 3 is the column 1 formed into a flat plate. Such a shape can be easily produced by foam molding in the mold, and is suitable for a type in which the plant 3 planted in the flowerpot 2 extends and grows freely along the support like a vine. It is a pillar and is used in a state of standing upright in the flowerpot 2 as if it were a plane, imitating the wall surface of a building. On the other hand, the example shown in FIG. 4 is a pillar 1 formed in a tree-like shape that resembles the trunk and main branches of a plant. First, this is a tree-shaped strut in which a base 1a formed into a trunk by cutting is joined to arms 1b and 1c formed in a shape similar to a large branch by an adhesive to be integrated. This has the advantage of being easy to cut out in a curved rod shape and being easy to join by adhesion, so that it can be easily manufactured. In addition, since the pillar 1 according to the present invention can easily be colored on the surface portion at the time of foam molding or after the molding is completed, it is brown, grayish black, yellowish green, etc. according to the color and form of the plant 3 to be supported. It can be finished in any color to give it an aesthetic appearance.

[0009]

[Effect of device]

 As described above, according to the present invention, since the pillar is formed of the porous aluminum body, it is lightweight and easy to handle, and mechanically strong, so that the quality is stable over a long period of time. Can be maintained at Also, since an alumina film is formed on the surface, it is extremely excellent in blackening resistance and colorability. In addition, since there are numerous open small pores on the surface, the vines and whiskers are easily entangled and the water retention is also excellent. In addition, the present invention is easy and reliable for cutting and bonding, and various columns can be easily manufactured, and the design is rich.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partial perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view of a usage state of the embodiment shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a usage state of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a usage state of another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 ... Prop 2 ... Flower pot 3 ... Plant 4 ... Small pores

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A trunk or a branch of an ornamental plant, which comprises an independent small pore having a diameter of about 1 to 10 mm, an open pore on the surface portion and an infinite number of closed pores inside the pore body. Pillar shape suitable for supporting at least the trunk of
A pillar for an ornamental plant, which is formed into an appropriate shape such as a dendritic shape, and a layer of an alumina film having a coloring property is formed on the surface thereof.