JPH0712309Y2 - Carrying case for cut flowers - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial field of application] The present invention relates to a carrying case for cut flowers that can be carried by a purchaser without damaging cut flowers such as western orchids.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, when a purchaser carries a cut flower such as a western orchid for use in, for example, an ikebana, it is necessary to protect the stem portion of the cut flower from being dried. However, since the protection means for preventing the stems from drying is as simple as wrapping the stems in a wet newspaper, carrying the cut flowers for a long time causes water shortage and shortens the life of the cut flowers. Let

Therefore, as one method to prevent shortening of the life of cut flowers due to water shortage, for example, when importing cut flowers such as western orchids from foreign countries, insert them one by one into the stem part to make it possible to suck up water. There is a method of using.

As shown in FIG. 5, the stem holder 30 is formed by covering an opening of a container body 31 having a size of a little finger with a flexible plastic cap 32, and inserting an insertion hole 33 in the center of the cap 32. Then, in a state where a small amount of water is stored in the container body 31, the stem portion 35 of the cut flower 34 is inserted into the insertion hole 33 of the cap 32.
The water can be sucked up from the stem portion 35 by inserting from the. Further, the insertion hole 33 by inserting the stem portion 35,
Since the cap 32 has flexibility, the cap 32 is in close contact with the periphery of the stem portion 35, and water does not leak even if the stem holder 30 is laid down sideways.

[Problems to be solved by the invention] However, the water shortage of the cut flowers 34 can be solved by inserting the stem portion 35 into the stem holder 30 and carrying the cut flowers 34 by the purchaser. Since it is vulnerable to damage, when the purchaser carries it in a bouquet, there is a problem that the flowers will come into contact with each other and cause damage, wind damage, or damage to passengers in the vehicle. Attention was required.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and its purpose is not only to absorb water into cut flowers but also to cut flowers that can be protected and carried without damage. To get a carrying case.

[Means for Solving the Problems] According to the present invention, a vertically elongated plastic case is formed on a holder so that a transparent lid can be opened and closed. The container accommodates a plurality of stem holders into which cut flower stems are inserted, a longitudinal flat surface is provided on the outer peripheral back surface, and a concave groove is provided on the lower outer peripheral surface. Part is provided with an opening at an eccentric position by a flexible member, and a straight cutting line from a part of the opening and a plurality of branch cuttings arbitrarily branching from the straight cutting line A cap formed by providing a wire is fixed to the cap, the holding body is provided with a peripheral wall at the peripheral edge of the back plate, and a large number of ventilation holes are formed in the back plate, and at the lower part of the back plate. Is a low-level portion that engages with a groove along the flat surface of the container and an oblique line that is connected to both sides of the low-level portion. An engaging piece provided with each side and a supporting piece supporting the flat surface is further provided on a back plate of an upper portion of the engaging piece, while the container is provided below the lid portion. The above-mentioned problems have been solved by adopting a means of projecting a pressing engagement piece that engages with the concave groove on the upper surface side.

[Operation] According to the present invention having the above structure, the stems of cut flowers are inserted into the stem holder to absorb water, and the plurality of stem holders into which the stems of cut flowers are inserted are housed in a container, and By installing the container in the case without shaking,
It is possible to protect the cut flowers from the outside world, which makes it possible for the purchaser to carry the cut flowers in the most preferable state even if they are carried for a long time.

[Embodiment] An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a carrying case for cut flowers according to the present invention. In FIG. The case 1 is a molded case, and comprises a holder 4 having a peripheral wall 3 having a low height on the periphery of a back plate 2, and a transparent lid 5 having an inverted U-shaped cross section. The lid 5 has hinges 6 provided on the upper and lower ends of one side thereof so as to be pivotally supported on one side of the holder 4 so as to be openable and closable, and the lid 5 is provided on the other side. By engaging and disengaging the projecting portion 7 with the hooking portion 8 provided on the other side of the peripheral wall 3 of the holding body 4, the lid portion 5 can be closed, fixed and opened on the holding body 4.

Further, a large number of ventilation holes 9 are formed in the back plate 2 of the holding body 4, and a hanging string 11 is inserted in a pair of string passage holes 10 formed in the upper back surface of the holding body 4. Vent holes 12 are also formed in the upper and lower surfaces of the lid portion 5.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a vase-shaped container 13 housed in the case 1. The container 13 has a flat surface 14 on the outer peripheral back surface along the entire length in the vertical direction, and a lower portion of the container 13. A groove 15 is provided around the outer peripheral surface, and the groove 15a along the flat surface 14 is not curved but horizontal.

On the other hand, from the lower peripheral wall 4a of the holding body 4 on the back plate 2 at the same height position from the bottom edge 13a of the container 13 to the concave groove 15,
The low-level portion 16 in the center and the hypotenuses continuously provided on both sides of the low-level portion 16
16a and 16a are provided with projecting engagement pieces 17, respectively, and the container 13
The concave groove 15a along the horizontal flat surface 14 of the
And the both side curved end groove 15b connected to the horizontal groove 15a is engaged with the hypotenuse 16a to prevent lateral movement of the container 13 and to prevent the engagement of the back plate 2. A support plate 18 for supporting the flat surface 14 of the container 13 is projected at a center slightly above the piece 17, and is further pressed to engage and press the concave groove 15 on the upper surface side of the container 13 held by the holding body 4. An engagement piece 19 is provided so as to project from the inner surface of the lower portion of the lid portion 5, so that the container 13 is engaged with the horizontal concave groove 15a thereof with the lower portion 16 of the engagement piece 17 and with the both-side curved end concave groove 15b. After the flat surface 14 is brought into contact with the support plate 18 by engaging with the oblique side portion 16a and the lid portion 5 is closed on the holding body 4, the pressing engagement piece 19 is formed in the concave groove 15 on the upper surface side. Engage the container 13
Is fixed in the case 1 without shaking.

Further, a cap 21 made of flexible plastic is closed at the upper opening 20 of the container 13. As shown in the enlarged plan view of FIG. 3, the cap 21 is provided with a relatively large opening 22 at an eccentric position, and a linear cutting line 23 and the straight cutting line are formed from a part of the opening 22. With a plurality of branch cut lines 24 each arbitrarily branched from the drop line 23,
An X-shaped slit 25 is cut into each of the base point and the end of the branch cut line 24.

Next, the operation of the embodiment will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 5, the cut flowers 34 with the stem holder 30 inserted into the stem portion 35 are inserted into the vase-shaped container 13 shown in FIG. , Cut flowers 34
The stem portion (35) is inserted along the linear cut line (23), guided to one of the branch cut lines (24) and supported by the slit (25).
As described above, the plurality of cut flowers 34 inserted from the opening 22 of the cap 21 are slits 25 of the linear cut line 23 in the same manner as described above.
By supporting the slits 25 of the branch cut lines 24 with a space, the cut flowers 34 are prevented from coming out of the container 13, and at the same time, damage caused by the contact of the stem portions 35 is prevented.

Thus, the concave groove 15 of the container 13 supporting the plurality of cut flowers 34 is engaged with the engaging piece 17 of the holder 4 of the case 1, and the flat surface 14 of the container 13 is brought into contact with the support plate 18. Touch and collect the cut flowers 34 carefully, then close the lid 5 and close the container 13
By engaging the pressing engagement piece 19 of the lid portion 5 with the concave groove 15 of the lid portion 5, the container 13 is held by being held between the holding body 4 and the lid portion 5, and as shown in FIG. Can be stored in 1.

As a method of holding the case 1, the case 1 can be hung and carried by holding the hanging string 11 attached to the holding body 4, or the case 1 can be carried by holding the case 1 under the armpit. In the case of carrying the latter, the first
As shown in the figure, by providing the recess 26 that is loosely recessed, it is possible to easily carry it by placing the arm in the recess 26.

The string 11 can also be used by a florist as a means for hanging the hook on a hook for sale.

In addition, the holder 4 and the lid 5 of the case 1 are provided with ventilation holes 9,
Since 12 is formed, the outside air flows into the case 1,
As a result, the cut flowers 34 in the case 1 are not damaged by the heat and are not damaged.

[Advantages of the Invention] Since the present invention is as described above, the container in which the cut flowers are inserted can be carried without being shaken, so that the cut flowers can be protected from the outside world, and thus the wind of the cut flowers can be improved. There is no damage caused by contact with passengers in the vehicle, and since each cut flower sucks up the water in the stem holder, it is safe to carry for a long time, especially the case according to the present invention is expensive. It is suitable for carrying cut flowers of various orchids.

[Brief description of drawings]

1 is a perspective view of the whole, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a container, FIG. 3 is an enlarged plan view of a cap, FIG. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a state in which cut flowers are accommodated in a case, and FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a stem portion of a cut flower is inserted into a stem holder. In the figure, 1 is a case, 2 is a back plate, 3 is a peripheral wall, 4 is a holder,
5 is a lid portion, 9 is a vent hole, 13 is a container, 14 is a flat surface, 15 is a concave groove, 15 is a horizontal concave groove, 16 is a horizontal concave groove, 16 is a lower part, 16b is a hypotenuse part, 17 is an engaging piece, 18 is a support A plate, 19 is a pressing engagement piece, 20 is an upper opening portion, 21 is a cap, 22 is an opening portion, 23 is a linear cut line,
24 is a branch cut line, 30 is a stem insert, 34 is a cut flower, and 35 is a stem part.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A vertically long plastic case made of plastic is formed on a holder so that a transparent lid can be opened and closed, and a vase type container installed in the case has a cut flower stem portion. A plurality of inserted stem holders are housed, and a flat surface is provided in the longitudinal direction on the outer peripheral back surface, and a groove is provided on the lower outer peripheral surface.Furthermore, a flexible member is provided in the upper opening of the container, An eccentric position is provided with an opening, and a linear cutting line from a part of the opening and a plurality of branch cutting lines arbitrarily branched from the linear cutting line are formed. The cap is capped and fixed, the holding body is provided with a peripheral wall on the periphery of the back plate, and a large number of vent holes are formed in the back plate,
On the lower part of the back plate, an engaging piece provided with a lower portion engaging with a concave groove along the flat surface of the container and a hypotenuse portion connected to both sides of the lower portion, respectively, is projected. Further, a supporting piece for supporting the flat surface is provided on the back plate of the upper portion of the engaging piece while a pressing engaging piece for engaging with a concave groove on the upper surface side of the container is projected under the lid portion. A carrying case for cut flowers.