JPH10140412A - Providing artificial flower and fruit with dynamic change by water and the artificial flower and fruit - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an artificial flower and fruit with a dynamic change by flowing in, drying or flowing out of water. SOLUTION: A hollow is made through a stem 4 of an artificial flower or fruit to form a water flowing in route. Petals 2 and a fruit connected through a calyx 3 is made to open and close by flowing in, drying or flowing out of water from the stem 4 and is provided with a dynamic change by swelling and shrinking. The time for the dynamic change of the petals 2 and the fruit is controlled by regulating an amount of water flowing in the stem 4. The hollow stem 4, the calyx 3 and the petals 12 are integrally connected to form the calyx 3 and the fruit, which are provided with an elastic coated film. A material to absorb water and to swell is sealed in the calyx. A water absorbing body and a water amount adjusting body are sealed in the part of the stem 4 and a floating body is sealed in the stem 4.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an artificial flower or fruit stalk, wherein an inflow path of water is formed in the stem of the artificial flower or fruit. The present invention relates to a technique for giving dynamic changes to flowers and fruits.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, artificial flowers and fruits used for decoration are prepared by inserting previously prepared petals, fruits, calyxes, etc. into a stem made of wire as a core material, and applying an adhesive or the like as appropriate. Use the same artificial leaves and branches in this state, fixed to the stem, using
Attachment of a trunk, a tree, or the like, or attachment of stems and leaves, is used alone for decoration.

[0003]

However, such conventional artificial flowers use chemical materials as raw materials and are also subjected to artificial processing in the production, so that unlike living flowers and fruits in the natural world, the living environment is reduced. Because it does not have the original function of so-called flowers and fruits that beautifies and gives humans mental relaxation,
There is a limit for decoration. In recent years, artificial flowers and fruits have been provided with various types of light or fragrances by optical means, but in any case,
It is still used for decoration in a static state, and despite the fact that further improvements are required, there is still no drastic solution.

[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a dynamic function to artificial flowers and fruits by using inflow of water into artificial flower stems and drying or outflow of water as a driving source. It is an object of the present invention to provide a technique for dynamically changing artificial flowers and fruits, in which flowering and closing, and changes in fruit ripening and fruiting can be freely provided.

[0005]

According to the present invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the artificial flower stem is hollow to form an inflow channel of water, and the petals connected via calyx are inserted into the stem. The method uses a method of giving a dynamic change of flowering and closing with the inflow of water and the drying or outflow of water as a driving source. As still another invention, the means for adjusting the amount of water flowing into the stem by adjusting the flowering and closing times of the petals in the method of dynamically changing the artificial flowers with moisture is used as the means.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the inflow and the outflow of water into the stem and the drying or outflow of water are used as driving sources to open and close the petals of artificial flowers. It can be used in the same way as a flower in the natural world without any need for a powerful power source. Moreover,
The flower opening and closing time of the petals can be freely adjusted, and the flowering and closing can be continued semipermanently in combination with the artificial flower.

Still another aspect of the present invention is to provide an artificial fruit having a hollow stem to form an inflow path of water, and to form the fruit by an elastic film, which absorbs water therein to expand and contract. The method uses a method of enclosing a repetitive material and attaching it to one end of a stem, and giving a dynamic change in which the fruit repeatedly expands and contracts by inflow of water into the stem and drying or outflow of the water. Still another invention is directed to the method for imparting dynamic change to artificial fruit with moisture, wherein the fruit film and a material that repeats expansion and contraction by absorbing moisture enclosed therein are formed in different colors. And fruit swelling,
The method uses a method in which the color changes following shrinkage.

Therefore, according to the present invention, in addition to the dynamic change in which the fruit repeatedly expands and contracts, the color also changes in accordance with the dynamic change, so that a dynamic change from fruit to fruit ripening is imparted. And can be used in the same way as natural fruits.

Still another aspect of the present invention is a hermetic seal in which an artificial flower stalk is hollow, one end of which is integrally connected with a calyx and a petal, and an elastic film for extending and contracting the calyx is stretched on the upper surface. In addition to being composed of a body, a petal is implanted in the elastic film to enclose a material that absorbs and expands by absorbing water, and a water absorbing body that absorbs water inside the stem and an amount of water flowing into the stem are reduced. The means is to enclose a water volume regulator to be regulated.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the petals of an artificial flower can be easily opened and closed by the expansion and contraction of the film enclosing the material that absorbs moisture and expands. In addition, the flower opening and closing time of the petals can be freely adjusted by adjusting the amount of water flowing into the stem.

[0011] Still another invention relates to an artificial fruit having a hollow stem, a calyx and a fruit integrally connected to one end of the stem, and an elastic film for expanding and contracting the fruit. A material that absorbs water and expands is enclosed in the stem, and a water absorbing body that absorbs water and a water regulator that regulates the amount of water flowing into the stem are enclosed in the stem. Still another invention is that in the artificial fruit to which the dynamic change is given, the elastic film which expands and contracts and the material which absorbs and expands by absorbing water have different colors from each other.

Therefore, according to the present invention, in addition to the dynamic change in which the fruit repeatedly expands and contracts, the color also changes in accordance with the dynamic change, so that the dynamic change from fruit to fruit ripening is imparted. And can be used in the same way as natural fruits.

Still another aspect of the present invention is a hollow artificial flower stem, one end of which is integrally connected with a calyx and a petal, and a floating body having a petal connected within the calyx to provide moisture immediately below the floating body. This is achieved by enclosing a material that absorbs and expands, and enclosing a water-absorbing body that absorbs water and a water regulator that regulates the amount of water flowing into the stem, inside the stem. Still another invention is that in the artificial flower provided with the dynamic change, the material that expands by absorbing water enclosed in the calyx is made of a water-absorbing soft foam resin and a water-absorbing polymer alone or in combination. Is the means.

Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to use a flower in the same manner as a flower in nature without using any mechanical or electric power source. In addition, the flower opening and closing time of the petals can be freely adjusted, and the flowering and closing can be continued semipermanently in combination with the artificial flower.

[0015] Still another aspect of the present invention is that, in the artificial flowers and fruits to which the dynamic changes are given, the water absorbing body that absorbs moisture enclosed in the stem is made of a material that absorbs moisture by capillary action. I have.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the combination of a material that absorbs and expands moisture and a water-absorbing body that absorbs moisture by capillary action causes flower petals to open and close artificial flowers and expands fruits. , Can be easily changed by shrinking. Moreover, by adjusting the amount of water flowing into the stem, the changing time can be freely adjusted.

Still another aspect of the present invention is to provide a floating body in which an artificial flower stem is hollow, a calyx and a petal are integrally connected to one end of the stem, and a petal is connected in the calyx. ,
The means is connected to a floating body that moves up and down due to the inflow and outflow of water via a shaft body, and encapsulates the floating body and a water flow regulator that regulates the amount of water flowing into the stem inside the stem. . Still another invention is that an artificial flower stem is hollow, a calyx and a petal are integrally connected to one end thereof, and a floating body having a petal connected in the calyx is provided, and the floating body is formed by water pressure. The means is connected to a vertically moving floating body via a shaft, and a water volume regulator for regulating the amount of water flowing into the floating body and the stem is sealed in the stem.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the petals of an artificial flower can be easily opened and closed by a combination of a material that absorbs moisture and expands and a floating body that moves up and down due to inflow and outflow of water. . In addition, the flower opening and closing time of the petals can be freely adjusted by adjusting the amount of water flowing into the stem.

Still another aspect of the present invention is that in the artificial flowers and fruits to which the dynamic changes are given, the water amount regulator for regulating the amount of water flowing into the stem is made of a porous material.

Therefore, according to the present invention, in adjusting the amount of water flowing into the stem, the amount of water can be easily adjusted by simply selecting and using porous materials having different porosity and porosity, and flowering and flowering can be achieved. It is possible to freely adjust the time to let the fruits grow or shrink.

[0021]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is an overall explanatory view of an artificial flower showing an embodiment of the present invention, wherein 1 is an artificial flower, 2 is a petal of a petal,
Reference numeral 3 denotes a calyx, commonly referred to as "letter", 4 is a hollow stem, 5 is an artificial branch, and 6 is a container containing water.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the artificial flower showing one embodiment of the present invention, wherein (a) shows a state in which the petals are closed,
(B) shows the state of flowering. In this embodiment, an elastic coating 3a that expands and contracts the hollow stem 4, and the calyx 3 of the artificial flower formed by integrally connecting the calyx 3, the petal 2, and the flower core 2a is formed on the upper surface. A petal 2 is planted on the elastic coating 3a, and a material 7 that expands by absorbing moisture is enclosed in the elastic coating 3a.
A water absorbing body 8 that sucks up water and a water amount adjusting body 9 that adjusts the amount of water flowing into the stem are sealed apart from each other.

Specifically, the calyx 3 is formed of a resin, and a soft resin film or a rubber film is stretched on an elastic film 3a that expands and contracts to form a sealed body. As the material 7 which expands by absorbing moisture, a water-absorbing polymer powder or granule is enclosed. When the film 3a is stretched, it is preferable to form a concave portion that is as deep as possible by curving downward. The deeper the concave portion, the greater the expansion and contraction force, the larger the flowering, the bowing when closing. Sufficient biasing force can be applied. In the embodiment, the film thickness is about 1 mm
A concave portion was formed by stretching a soft resin film of a suitable degree. Petal 2
In order to plant the plant, appropriate means such as providing a small hole in the surface of the film 3a and inserting it, or piercing with a pin or the like can be adopted. The water absorbing body 8 that absorbs the moisture enclosed in the stem 4 is made of a fibrous string as a material that absorbs moisture by a capillary phenomenon.
Thereby, the stem 4 can be made thin. Moreover, stem 4
If a hollow material that plastically deforms, for example, a hollow metal wire, is used, the stem 4 can be bent freely, so that it is possible to change the direction of the flower in any of up, down, left, and right directions. It can be shaped.

In such a state, when the water is in a dry or outflow state, the petals 2 are closed as shown in FIG. When water flows into the stem 4 as indicated by an arrow in the figure, the fibrous string forming the water absorbing body 8 absorbs the water by capillary action, and supplies the water absorbing polymer of the material 7 which absorbs the water and expands. 8a is a locking member formed of a knot of a string. As a result, as shown in FIG. 2B, the water-absorbing polymer expands, the coating 3a expands upward, and the planted petals 2 flower. If the water is dried or the water is allowed to flow out, the water-absorbing polymer shrinks, and FIG.
The flower is closed again as shown in (a). After that, if this is repeated, flowering and closing can be performed freely.

In addition, if a porous material having a different pore density or porosity is selected and used as the water amount regulator 9 for regulating the amount of water flowing into the stem 4, the amount of water can be easily adjusted, and flowering and closing can be freely performed. It can be adjusted freely. Specifically, when a material having a large pore density or a high porosity is used, a large amount of water is supplied or the outflow is accelerated, and the expansion and contraction of the expanding material 7 is accelerated. Will be repeated. As described above, according to the present invention, flowering, flowering, and closing can be easily performed using the inflow of water into the stem and the drying or outflow of water as a driving source, and even the time can be freely adjusted. You can do it.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the present invention, in which a material that expands by absorbing moisture is composed of a water-absorbing soft foamed resin 7a and a water-absorbing polymer 7b alone or in combination. It is. In the embodiment, for example, a sponge is used as the water-absorbing soft foamed resin 7a, and the sponge is provided above and the water-absorbing polymer 7b is provided below. However, the same applies even when one of the materials is used alone. .
As a result, when the water is in a dry or outflow state, as shown in FIG. 3A, the petals 2 are closed, but water 10 is supplied, and the stems are supplied from the water amount regulator 9 as indicated by arrows in the figure. When water flows into the material 4, the fibrous string constituting the water absorbing body 8 absorbs water by capillary action, and supplies the water absorbing polymer of the material 7, which absorbs the water and expands. 8a
Is a locking member composed of a knot of a string. As a result, the water-absorbing polymer expands as shown in FIG. 2 (b), and the soft foamed resin 7a made of sponge is pressed by the periphery of the calyx 3 and compressed, and the petal 2 has a height corresponding to the difference between the strokes H1 and H2. Floating and flowering. 2b is a floating body connected with petals. The repetition of flowering and flowering and the time adjustment are the same as in the above-described embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing still another embodiment of the present invention, in which floating bodies 11 and 12 which move up and down by the inflow and outflow of water and the amount of water flowing into the stem are adjusted. In this case, the water regulating body 9 is sealed at a distance. Among them, the one shown in FIG. 4A uses a float that floats on the water surface such as a styrofoam rod or a straw as the floating body 11 that moves up and down due to inflow and outflow of water. In this embodiment, the floating body 2b to which the petals 2 are connected has the shaft 1
1a are connected to move up and down. FIG. 4 (b)
A floating body 12 that moves up and down by water pressure is provided inside a stem by a valve body 12 b receiving water pressure and a stopper 12.
a is constituted by a shaft body provided above and below. In any case, the petal 2 is floated at a height corresponding to a stroke H formed between the calyx 3 and the projecting piece 3b also serving as a stopper provided on the stem 4, and causes the flower to bloom. The repetition of flowering and flowering and the time adjustment are the same as in the above-described embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing still another embodiment of the present invention. The stem 4 of the artificial fruit 13 is hollow, and the calyx 3 and the fruit 13 are integrally connected to one end of the stem. 13 is made of an elastic film 3a that expands and contracts,
A material 7 that expands by absorbing moisture is enclosed in the fruit, and a water absorber 8 that absorbs moisture and a water regulator 9 that regulates the amount of water flowing into the stem are enclosed in the stem 4. The elastic film 3a that expands and contracts and the material 7 that expands by absorbing moisture are made of different colors. FIG. 6 shows the embodiment.

As a result, the fruit 13 which was initially in a small state as shown in FIG. 5A expands as shown in FIG. Is done. In addition, the coating 3a and the material 7 that expands by absorbing moisture have different colors from each other, so that the coating 3
When a extends, the film becomes thinner, and the color of the expanding material 7 appears on the surface following the elongation, and the color changes in a composite state. For example, when the coating 3a is green and the color of the intumescent material 7 is red, the coating 3a expands to become pale green, and becomes reddish and ripe as it expands. When the film 3a contracts as shown in FIG. 5A, the green color of the film 3a becomes dark, and the film 3a becomes a young fruit. As described above, if the color of the film 3a and the color of the expanding material 7 are composed of different colors, dynamic changes of ripe fruits and young fruits can be imparted following expansion and contraction.

[0030]

According to the present invention, the inflow of water into the stem of an artificial flower, and the drying or outflow of water are the driving sources, and the flowering and closing of the petals, and the ripening of the fruit, are further improved. Because it can freely add dynamic changes of young fruit, it can be used as decoration for flowers and fruits in nature without any mechanical or electrical power source. I can do it. In addition, a dynamic change can be imparted semipermanently in combination with artificial flowers and fruits.

In addition, artificial flowers and fruits repeat the dynamic changes to beautify the living environment and provide the human with mental relaxation.
Because it can give a dynamic wonder, it can be used for attracting customers for various events, exhibitions, advertisements, etc., used for gifts, and used for artificial purposes such as artificial flowers and fruits. Will be able to do it.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall explanatory view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an overall explanatory view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

[Description of sign]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Artificial flower 9 Water volume control body 2 Petal 10 Water 2a Flower core 11,12
Floating body 2b Floating body 11a Shaft 3 Sepal 12a Stopper 3a Coating 12b Valve 3b Projecting piece 13 Fruit 4 Stem 5 Branches 6 Container 7 Inflatable material 8 Water absorbing body 8a Locking member

Claims (13)

[Claims] An artificial flower stalk is hollow to form an inflow path of water, and a petal connected through a calyx is used as a drive source for inflow of water into the stalk and drying or outflow of water. A method for imparting a dynamic change with moisture to an artificial flower, wherein the dynamic change for flowering and closing is given. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the flower opening and closing time of the petals in the method of imparting a dynamic change to the artificial flower with moisture is adjusted by adjusting the amount of water flowing into the stem. To give dynamic changes to artificial flowers by moisture. 3. An artificial fruit stalk is hollow to form an inflow path of water, and the fruit is formed of an elastic film, which is filled with a material that absorbs moisture and repeats expansion and contraction. And attached to one end of the stem to allow water to flow into the stem,
A method of imparting a dynamic change with moisture to an artificial fruit, wherein the fruit has undergone a dynamic change of repeating expansion and contraction due to drying or outflow of moisture. 4. The method for imparting dynamic change to artificial fruit with moisture, wherein the fruit film and a material that repeatedly expands and contracts by absorbing moisture enclosed therein are formed in different colors. 4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the color changes in accordance with the expansion and contraction of the fruit. 5. An artificial flower having a hollow stem, a calyx and a petal being integrally connected to one end thereof, and a resilient film for extending and contracting the calyx, which is formed on a sealing body having an upper surface stretched. At the same time, a petal is planted in the elastic film to enclose a material that absorbs and expands by absorbing water, and a water absorbing body that absorbs water inside the stem and an amount of water that adjusts the amount of water flowing into the stem. An artificial flower with a dynamic change characterized by being enclosed in a body. 6. An artificial fruit stem having a hollow stem, a calyx and a fruit being integrally connected to one end thereof, and a resilient film for expanding and contracting the fruit, and absorbing moisture to the fruit. An artificial fruit with a dynamic change characterized by enclosing a water-absorbing body that absorbs moisture and a water-volume regulator that regulates the amount of water flowing into the stem by enclosing a material that expands by expanding . 7. The artificial fruit to which the dynamic change is applied, wherein the elastic film which expands and contracts and the material which absorbs water and expands have different colors from each other. 6. An artificial fruit to which the dynamic change according to 6 is applied. 8. An artificial flower stem having a hollow stem, a calyx and a petal being integrally connected to one end thereof, and a floating body having a petal connected in the calyx, and absorbing water immediately below the floating body to expand the flower. The artificial flower is characterized by enclosing a material that absorbs water, and enclosing a water-absorbing body that absorbs moisture and a water flow regulator that regulates the amount of water flowing into the stem inside the stem. 9. In the artificial flower provided with the dynamic change, the material which expands by absorbing moisture enclosed in the calyx is made of a water-absorbing soft foam resin and a water-absorbing polymer alone or in combination. The artificial flower provided with the dynamic change according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the artificial flower is provided with the dynamic change. 10. The artificial flower and fruit to which the dynamic change has been applied, wherein the water-absorbing body that absorbs moisture encapsulated in the stem is made of a material that absorbs moisture by capillary action. An artificial flower or fruit to which the dynamic change according to claim 8 is provided. 11. An artificial flower having a hollow stem, a calyx and a petal being integrally connected at one end thereof, and a floating body having a petal connected within the calyx is provided. The dynamic change is characterized by being connected via a shaft to a floating body that moves up and down by inflow, and enclosing the floating body and a water amount regulator that regulates the amount of water flowing into the stem inside the stem. Artificial flower given. 12. An artificial flower stem having a hollow stem, a calyx and a petal being integrally connected to one end thereof, and a floating body having a petal connected in the calyx is provided, and the floating body is vertically moved by water pressure. Connected to the moving floating body through the shaft, inside the stem,
An artificial flower provided with a dynamic change, wherein the floating body and a water amount regulator for regulating the amount of water flowing into the stem are enclosed. 13. The water amount regulator for regulating the amount of water flowing into the stem of the artificial flowers and fruits to which the dynamic change has been applied is made of a porous material. An artificial flower and fruit provided with the dynamic change according to any one of the above.