JPH07223693A - Plant transporting and displaying container - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain a container which can store and transport the plants such as arranged flowers, dry flowers, etc., and can display the plant in as-stored condition for appreciation. CONSTITUTION:The arranged flowers F with a water supply material 4 are stored in a plant storing part 5 of a plant transporting and displaying container 1 together with a background panel having desired colors or patterns painted thereon and stored in a transparent case 2. A telegraphic message 8 of congratulations, etc., is attached to a door 6 and the container is delivered as a telegram to a designated place such as wedding hall, etc. The receiver may open the door 6 and read out the message and may set up the container as shown in the figure to place the arranged flowers F on display for appreciation. The door 6 may also be removed from the plant storing part 5 via a crease 7 and the plant storing part 5 may be set up as such for display or used as a wall hanging. When western orchid is arranged and stored in the container, some species can be displayed for appreciation for a few weeks.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a container for storing fresh flowers such as cut flowers or various plants such as dried flowers, and more particularly to a container capable of transporting and displaying these fresh flowers or dried flowers in a stored state.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Cut flowers, or leaves attached to cut flowers or used alone (hereinafter, the term "cut flowers" also includes this leaves unless otherwise specified), are cut at domestic and overseas production areas. After being collected, a fixed amount is collected and stored in a container such as a cardboard box and transported. As is well known, these flowers are finally displayed in a retail store, for example, by categorizing them into various types, and the consumers use a so-called “selling sale”, that is, a selling method in which they are appropriately selected and purchased. There is. Also, dried flowers are basically sold in the same way.

[0003]

The above-mentioned conventional method of selling fresh flowers has the advantage that the consumer can freely select the target and the combination thereof, but on the other hand, the following requirements must be met. I can't. This point will be specifically shown below.

(1) In stores selling fresh flowers, such as florists, there are usually containers filled with water, each of which is filled with fresh flowers, and the customer wants to buy the desired fresh flowers. To buy. In this case, the fresh flowers on display cannot be stacked horizontally as a matter of course, and there is a limit to the use of space in the store.

(2) On the other hand, it is clear for consumers that the conventional method of inserting fresh flowers into a vase or the like will continue in the future. On the other hand, if you receive a lot of fresh flowers at one time due to gifts etc., it is a problem for us to place it in the place where we receive a lot of fresh flowers at one time, such as a children's lesson presentation. . In addition, even for a person who gives a fresh flower, the bouquet is unexpectedly bulky and the petals are easily damaged, so that the bouquet should be taken with care.

(3) Also, for example, in a wedding celebration,
Traditionally, paper with pressed flowers etc. attached or carded is used as a telegram or a case for storing telegram, but recently it has become a little too general and has a great impact on telegram recipients. It is also true that they are gone. In response to these recent facts, for example, if a telegram is delivered together with a fresh flower, the impact on the recipient can be expected to be considerably large.

(4) Further, if fresh flowers can be placed on the desk as they are, for example, as shown in the photograph for placement on a desk, or if they can be used as wall hangings, new demand can be expected as a method of using fresh flowers.

[0008]

The present invention is configured to solve the above-described problems, and stores fresh flowers or dried flowers directly or indirectly through another container. The container has a plant storage unit for storing plants such as fresh flowers, and the plant storage unit has an opening that is a window for viewing the stored plants such as fresh flowers. Further, if necessary, the plant storage portion is a container in which at least one of a wall hanging means and a self-supporting means for self-supporting on a desk or the like is formed.

[0009]

In the container housing part of the container, a transparent case in which plants such as fresh flowers are previously housed is inserted, or the plants are housed directly in the housing part. When the plant to be stored is a fresh flower, a water supply means for supplying water to the fresh flower is provided to the storage part or the transparent case, or a fresh flower stored by directly providing a water supply means to the plant. It is designed not to shrivel for a long time. When the container also serves as a telegram telegram storage item, the telegram is attached to the container door and the telegram is delivered in this state. When you open the door, you can read the telegram, and you can view the fresh flowers stored through the opening of the plant storage as if they were paintings placed on your forehead.

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.

First, FIGS. 1 and 2 show a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, an arrow 1 is a container for plant delivery and display (also simply referred to as a “container”) that also serves as a telegram delivery, an arrow 2 is a transparent case in which fresh flowers are stored in advance, and a 3 is arranged behind the transparent case 2. It is a color panel. First, mainly in FIG.
The structure of the transparent case 2 and the storage state of fresh flowers will be described using.

That is, in FIG. 2, reference symbol F is a fresh flower housed in the transparent case 2, and the fresh flower shown in the drawing is a Phalaenopsis. The transparent case 2 is composed of a case body 2a for directly storing the fresh flowers F and a lid 2b for covering the case body 2a. Here, the transparent case 2 includes not only the case entirely transparent but also a case partially opaque as in the following configuration. That is, the transparent case 2 includes the case main body 2a whose bottom surface on which the fresh flowers F are arranged is colored in a specific color, or in which a specific pattern is drawn. is there.

The fresh flower F is cut out in advance as a cut flower, and the water supply material 4 is provided at the cut end. The water-supplying material 4 is made of a material such as a non-woven fabric or a water-absorbing polymer that can be impregnated with a large amount of water, and is sufficiently impregnated with water containing a plant active material. It is formed by covering it with a material having no water content, and by attaching this water supply material 4, the fresh flower F is kept in a healthy state without wilting for a long time.
Since the fresh flower F is stored in the case body 2a and then, if it is arranged at a predetermined position in a desired form, the state is maintained. It is desirable that the portions be fixed by a sticking means such as cellophane tape so that the arrangement state thereof does not change. By doing so, the position of the fresh flower F will not be displaced during transportation.
By using such a fixing means, the arrangement of the fresh flowers F can realize an arrangement that cannot be realized simply by inserting them into a vase, such as bending the stem into a desired state or adjusting the position of each flower. This state can be maintained.

Reference numeral 2c denotes a plurality of vent holes formed on the side wall of the case body 2a. Further, reference numeral 2d is also a species name label attached to another side wall of the case body 2a, and indicates the species name of the housed plant and the color of the flower. 2e is another label attached to the same side wall, and the label 2e describes the date when the fresh flowers F are stored. Each of these labels 2d and 2e is used when a large number of transparent cases 2 are stocked and placed as described later.
This is especially convenient when taking out a transparent case that contains a particular fresh flower.

Next, the structure of the container 1 for accommodating the transparent case will be described.

First, the entire container 1 is made of thick paper or thin plastic plate. Reference numeral 5 denotes a plant storage part, which is formed into a thin box shape as a whole, and has a lid 5a provided at one end (upper end in the illustrated arrangement) so that the inside can be opened. Reference numeral 5b denotes an opening which is a window formed in the front surface of the plant storage portion 5 (a spread portion when the door described later is opened), and the fresh flowers stored inside are directly formed by forming the opening portion 5b. It is visible.

A door 6 is connected to the plant storage portion 5, and can be opened and closed via a fold 7. Further, for example, the door 6 is provided at the fold line 7 such as a perforation line and the plant storage 5
It is also possible to provide a means for relatively easily removing from. A telegram 8 of a telegram is attached to the spread part of the door 6 by lightly gluing or stopping each corner as shown in the figure. Further, 6a is a fastening portion for fastening the door 6 to the plant storage portion 5 side when the door 6 is closed. For example, a fastening means such as a magic tape (trade name) or a hook is used for the fastening portion 6a. Also, the door 6 is provided on at least one of the plant storage section 5 to fix the door 6 to the plant storage section 5 side.

Next, the usage of the above-mentioned container will be described.

First, the lid 5a provided on the plant storage part 5 of the container 1 is opened, and in this state, the transparent case 2 in which the fresh flowers F are stored in advance is stored in the plant storage part 5. At this time, behind the transparent case 2, a background panel 3 in which colors and patterns are selected in advance is arranged. When the entire transparent case 2 is transparent, the background panel 3 is arranged behind so that a desired background can be selected. That is, when simply inserting a fresh flower into a vase, there is no other viewing method than viewing the fresh flower F itself. However, in the present invention, by appropriately selecting the combination of the fresh flower F and the background, By arranging fresh flowers using the fixing means as described above, it is possible to set different impressions for the same fresh flowers.

For example, when the stored fresh flower F is a phalaenopsis orchid such as white or pink, if the background panel is dark blue or black, the phalaenopsis orchid can be made to stand out very impressively. The orchid gives a strong impression, and it has a mature atmosphere. On the other hand, if the background panel of the same fresh flower F is colored in light blue or light yellow, the fresh flower will feel light and soft, and it will enhance the feminine impression. Becomes

After the transparent case 2 and the background panel 3 are stored, the lid 5a of the plant storage portion 5 is closed, the door 6 to which the electronic statement 8 is attached is closed, and the door 6 is attached by the fastening portion 6a.
Is fixed to the plant storage part 5 side. In this case, in consideration of decorating the container 1 at a later date, a piece of paper (not shown) or the like on which the address of the telegram is written is attached to the surface of the closed door 6,
When the delivery person delivers it to the telegram recipient, the piece of paper should be removed so that the appearance of the entire container will not be spoiled by the addressing.

Next, when the door 6 of the received container 1 is opened, the fresh flower F stored through the opening 5b of the plant storage portion 5 can be impressively viewed with the color or pattern of the background panel 3 as a background and at the same time. You can read message 8. Such a configuration is particularly effective when used as a celebration call, such as a wedding gift. Since the entire container can be made self-supporting by opening the door 6 as shown in FIG. 6, it may be displayed at any place as it is. Further, the door 6 is separated from the plant storage part 5 by the fold line 7 in which the perforations are formed, and the plant storage part 5 is attached to the wall by a string (not shown) or a hole formed on the back surface of the plant storage part 5. If hung, the fresh flower F can also be used as a wall hanging. Furthermore, if a self-supporting means (not shown) similar to the self-supporting means used in a commercial photo stand is provided behind the plant storage part, the plant storage part 5 can be made to stand on a desk or the like without the door 6. It is possible.

On the other hand, the fresh flowers F can be stored in the transparent case 2 immediately before the fresh flowers F are delivered. However, the fresh flowers F are stored in the transparent case 2 in advance, and the fresh flowers F are stored according to the demand. If the transparent case 2 in which a predetermined fresh flower is stored can be taken out, it is possible to respond very quickly. In the case of fresh flowers of Orchidaceae such as Phalaenopsis shown in the figure, it can be stored fresh for 3 weeks or more if it is stored in a cool dark place with a temperature of about 5 ° C and humidity conditions are properly set. Is known to be. FIG. 3 shows an example of the handling state of the transparent case 2 on the premise of such long-term storage.

In the figure, reference numeral 9 is a shelf capable of accommodating a large number of transparent cases 2, and the transparent cases 2 in which the fresh flowers F are preliminarily stored are respectively accommodated in the shelves 9. As shown in FIG. 2, each transparent case 2 has a species name label 2d indicating the type and flower color of the fresh flower F stored therein and a storage date label 2e indicating the storage date of the fresh flower F, respectively. Each transparent case 2 so that each of these labels can be confirmed
Are stored in place on the shelves. Further, it is desirable that the transparent cases 2 are collectively arranged so that a desired transparent case can be easily taken out depending on the type of fresh flowers stored, the storage date and time of fresh flowers, and the like. Further, it is desirable that the shelves 9 themselves are arranged in a cool and dark place in order to prolong the fresh flowers F stored in the respective transparent cases 2 as described above.

If a large number of transparent cases 2 accommodating fresh flowers F are stocked using such shelves 9, the case where the container 1 doubles as a case for telegram delivery as described above will be explained as an example. When the type of fresh flowers is specified along with the request, it is possible to select a specific transparent case 2 from this shelf with labels 2d and 2e, store it in the container 1 and wait for the attachment of a message. Becomes

The fresh flowers F can be stored in the transparent case 2 not only at the stock place of the transparent case 2 where the shelves 9 are arranged but also at the place where the fresh flowers F are produced. In particular, if the fresh flowers F are stored in the transparent case 2 in domestic and overseas production areas, each fresh flower is protected by the transparent case, and the transparent case 2 itself can be stacked and transported. When expensive fresh flowers are transported, a relatively large amount of fresh flowers can be safely and reliably transported. That is, the transparent case 2 can be effectively used as a case for transporting fresh flowers.

4 and 5 show a second embodiment.

At the lower end of the case body 2a of the transparent case 2, that is, at the end where the lower end of the stem of the fresh flower F is located when the fresh flower F is stored, the water supply material 10 is filled and arranged in the width direction. Has been done. The water supply material 10 has basically the same configuration as the water supply material 4. That is, the inside is a non-woven fabric,
It is filled with a water-absorbing polymer or a water-retaining material 11 having the same effect as that of high water-retaining property. (Including the "nutrient solution") is sufficiently absorbed and held. Reference numeral 12 denotes an evaporation preventing film, and the water retaining material 11 is completely covered with the evaporation preventing film 12 so that the absorbed nutrient solution does not evaporate. In addition to the waterproof property, the evaporation preventive film 12 is preferably strong enough to allow the stem of the fresh flower F to penetrate, and is preferably a relatively thin vinyl film or a metal thin film of aluminum or the like.

When arranging the fresh flower F in the transparent case 2 of this structure, the fresh flower F is arranged at a desired position of the case body 2a, and the lower end of the fresh flower F is arranged so as to penetrate the evaporation preventive film 12 of the water absorbing material 10. To do. In this case, if the lower end of the stem of the fresh flower F is cut obliquely as shown in the drawing, the landing is good, and it is also effective for inserting the evaporation preventing film 12. When the arrangement of the fresh flowers F is completed, the lid 2b is attached to complete the storage operation of the fresh flowers.

FIG. 6 shows a third embodiment.

Reference numeral 13 in the drawing is an adhesive sheet having a thin adhesive layer formed on the surface thereof. The fresh flowers F1, F2, F3 provided with the water absorbing material 4 shown in FIG. 2 on the cut end are arranged at predetermined positions of the adhesive sheet 13, and in this state, the adhesive sheet 13 on which the fresh flowers are arranged is a transparent case. Stored in 2,
Alternatively, it is directly stored in the plant storage part 5 of the container 1 without the transparent case 2. Since the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 13 is intended to prevent the position of the stored fresh flowers from being displaced, it does not require too high a pressure-sensitive adhesiveness. Further, it is desirable that the adhesive sheet 13 is transparent to the extent that the color or figure of the background panel 3 can be visually recognized as shown in FIG.

Although the configuration has been shown above in which the fresh flowers are indirectly stored in the container 1 mainly through the transparent case 2, FIG. 7 shows the configuration in which the fresh flowers are directly stored in the container. In this configuration, the plant storage section 5 has a main body section 5c in which a door 6 is continuously provided.
And a lid 5d for sealing the main body 5c, and an opening 5d '(corresponding to the opening 5b in FIG. 1) for viewing the fresh flowers F stored inside is formed in the lid 5d. ing. A transparent film is stretched over the opening 5d '. In the container configured as described above, the fresh flowers F
It is naturally possible to store and arrange the same in the main body part 5c as it is, but if the adhesive sheet 13 shown in FIG. Does not occur. In this case, the background panel can be arranged under the adhesive sheet, as in the case of the configuration shown in FIG. Further, it is conceivable that the adhesive sheet is discarded by directly forming an adhesive surface on the plant disposing surface of the transparent case 2 or the plant housing portion 5.

As described above, the structure of the container 1 has been shown in which the doors are connected to the plant storage portion 5, but outside of this structure, for example, the plant storage portions 5 are formed on both sides via the folds 7, and the door 6 is provided.
The combination and the configuration can be appropriately selected such that the device itself can be folded into a plurality of stages.

In each of the above embodiments, fresh flowers were used as an example of the plant to be stored, but doi flowers can be stored and viewed in the same manner in addition to fresh flowers. In this case, as a matter of course, fresh flower maintaining means such as a water supply material becomes unnecessary. Also, the case of storing and delivering a telegram of a telegram was described as an example of how to use the container 1, but it is not intended to be limited to this and it can be used as a photo stand or as a gift by attaching a photo instead of the telegram. It can be used for a wide range of purposes, such as replacing a bouquet of flowers. Moreover, since the whole is packaged, it is possible to sell it automatically by a vending machine.

Although the configuration of the present invention has been specifically described with reference to the embodiments, the following configurations, for example, also belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

(1) At least a part of the film formed in the opening of the transparent case 1 or the plant storage part 5 is colored, a pattern is added, and further, according to the stored plant, a leaf or the like is formed. To change the color and shape of the plants that are stored by inserting pictures. More specifically, when the color of the fresh flower stored is white, for example, the transparent case 1 or the film of the opening is made pink so that the flower color is visually recognized as pink, or the color of the fresh flower stored is Depending on the color of the film, the color of fresh flowers visually recognized through the transparent case or the film does not actually exist.

(2) The material for forming the film or the transparent case is made of a resin that selectively permeates a specific molecule or blocks the selective permeation of the molecule. To make fresh flowers last longer by promoting or suppressing anabolic action.

(3) In addition to the configuration of (2) or in place of this configuration, a specific gas is sealed in the transparent case 1 or the plant storage portion 5 in addition to or instead of the atmosphere, Therefore, it is configured to promote or suppress the respiratory action or carbonic acid assimilation action of the fresh flower so that the fresh flower lasts longer.

[0039]

As described in detail above, the present invention has the following advantages.
A container for storing fresh flowers or dried flowers directly or indirectly via another container, the container having a plant storing section for storing plants such as fresh flowers, and being stored in the plant storing section. An opening that is a window for viewing plants such as fresh flowers is formed, and if necessary, at least one of wall mounting means and self-supporting means for self-supporting on a desk is formed in this plant storage section. Since it is a container, it is easy to transport, and if the container is received, it can be displayed on the desk as it is without any trouble such as inserting it in a vase or as a wall hanging and viewing.

Since plants such as fresh flowers are stored and protected in a container, they can be stacked horizontally, and can be transported and stored without damaging the plants, and the container can be directly or indirectly stored with the kind of plant. The desired plant can be immediately taken out and delivered by the method described in.

Since the background color, pattern, etc. of the housed plant can be freely set by appropriately selecting the background setting means such as the background panel, the same plant as the case where the plant is simply inserted in the vase. However, different backgrounds can give different impressions, and the same type of plant can be sold as a different product for each background.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a transparent case and a plant transportation / display container according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a transparent case in which fresh flowers are stored.

FIG. 3 is a partial front view of a shelf containing the transparent case shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a transparent case body accommodating a water supply material.

5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in a state where fresh flowers are stored in the transparent case shown in FIG. 4 and a part of which is omitted.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an adhesive sheet showing an arrangement state of fresh flowers.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a container for transporting and displaying plants, which is configured to directly store fresh flowers.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Container for transporting and displaying plants (Container) 2 Transparent case 2a Transparent case body 3 Background panel 4 Water supply material 5 Plant storage 5b Opening (for viewing stored plants) 6 Door 7 Fold 10 Water supply material 12 Water retention material 12 Evaporation prevention film 13 Adhesive sheet F, F1, F2, F3 Fresh flowers

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A container for accommodating plants such as fresh flowers or dried flowers and allowing the plants to be displayed and appreciated while in a stored state, and having a plant storage part for directly or indirectly storing the plants. The plant storage and display container is characterized in that the plant storage portion is formed with an opening which is a window for viewing and displaying the stored plant together with its background. 2. The transportation of plants according to claim 1, wherein a door is continuously provided in the plant storage unit, and a telegram of a telegram or a photograph or the like can be attached to the spread of the door. Combined display container. 3. The plant transporting and / or transporting plant according to claim 1, wherein the plant is stored in a transparent case in advance, and the transparent case storing the plant is stored in the plant storing section. Display container. 4. A background panel is arranged behind the transparent case, and by storing different background panels, the background of the housed plants can be appropriately selected. A container for transporting and displaying a plant according to any one of 1 to 3. 5. The plant according to claim 2, wherein instead of the door, the plant storage unit is connected to the other plant storage units via fold lines. Container for transportation and exhibition. 6. The container for transporting and displaying plants according to claim 5, wherein another plant storage section or a door adjacent to the plant storage section via the fold line is configured to be detachable. 7. The plant storage portion is provided with at least one of wall hanging means such as a string and self-supporting means such as a support plate so that the plant storage portion can be locked on a vertical surface or can stand on a horizontal surface. The container for transporting and displaying a plant according to claim 1, wherein the container is used. 8. The container for transporting and displaying plants according to claim 1, wherein an adhesive layer is formed on a surface of the transparent case or the plant storage portion on which the plants are directly arranged. 9. A plant is arranged on a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet having a pressure-sensitive adhesive surface formed on at least one surface, and the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet on which the plant is arranged is directly arranged in a plant storage part or indirectly through a transparent case. The container for transportation and display of plants according to claim 1. 10. A water supply material is previously arranged in the transparent case or the plant storage part, and the water absorption material is composed of a water retention material that absorbs and retains moisture, and an evaporation preventive film that hermetically wraps the water retention material. 2. The container for transporting and displaying plants according to claim 1, wherein water is supplied by inserting a lower end of the stem of the housed plant into a water retaining material through a waterproof material.