JPH10229760A - Supporter for flower pot - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a supporter for a flower pot by which a vine grown to be higher than a supporter upper end is twined, the strength of a supporter itself is increased, stability is provided on the whole with good appearance and handling property and operability are improved by providing dome-shaped frames in the supporter upper end. SOLUTION: The dome-shaped frames 7 are provided in the supporter 3 upper end. It is desirable that the both ends of the dome-shaped frames 7 are fitted to the supporter 3 upper part from a side part through the use of insertion fitting part 42 and fitting parts 73. It is also desirable that a fitting part is provided in the center part of the dome-shaped frame 7 so as to mutually fitting the framed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a support for a flowerpot, and more particularly to a support for a flowerpot which can increase the strength of the support itself, extends beyond the upper frame, is easy to wind, and looks good. is there.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Some conventional flowerpot props have three or four rods erected around the pot and have a circular or rectangular frame fitted in the upper, middle, lower, or the like.

[0003]

However, there is no conventional flowerpot support provided with a dome-shaped frame at the upper end, and a vine, such as a morning glory, extending beyond the upper frame, is used for other flowerpot frames. There was a problem of wrapping around the stick.

[0004] In view of the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a flowerpot support that is stable and looks good as a whole, because the vine that extends beyond the upper end of the support is wound around, and the strength of the support itself is increased. .

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve this problem, a support for a flowerpot according to claim 1 of the present invention is characterized in that a dome-shaped frame is provided at the upper end of the support.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the requirements of the first aspect, both ends of the dome-shaped frame are fitted to the upper ends of the columns from the side.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the post according to the first or second aspect, wherein a fitting portion is provided at a central portion of the dome-shaped frame, and these frames are fitted to each other. And

[0008]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a flowerpot support according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a dome-shaped frame is being mounted on the upper end of a support of a flowerpot, and FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a main part showing an example of mounting the dome-shaped frame on the upper end of the support. It is. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a main part showing a fitting portion between two dome-shaped frames. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of a morning glory grown using the flowerpot support of the present invention.

The flower pot 1 is a well-known one in which four sticks 2 are set up around the pot.

The supporting column 3 has a well-known circular or rounded upper frame 4, a middle frame 5 and a lower frame formed of synthetic resin at the upper end, middle and lower portions of the rod 2, respectively. 6 is fitted.

[0012] Of these, the upper surface 41 is provided on the peripheral surface of the upper frame 4.
The same number of cylindrical inserts 42 as the rods 2 are provided, and the upper end of the rod 2 is inserted into the inserts 42.

As shown in FIG. 2, the dome-shaped frames 7, 7
A rib 72 is provided at the center of the inner circumferential surface of the semicircular narrow plate 71,
It has a T-shaped cross section, and a mounting portion 73 having the same diameter as the insertion portion 42 is integrally formed at both ends. In addition, although the insertion portion 42 and the attachment portion 73 have the same diameter as described above, the insertion portion 42 and the attachment portion 73 may not have the same diameter.
May have a large diameter.

The frames 7, 7 are provided so as to be fitted to the upper ends of the opposed insertion portions 42, 42 of the upper frame 4, respectively.

These frames 7 are preferably formed of a synthetic resin as in the case of the upper frame 4, but are not limited thereto.

In the fitting, the well-known upper frame 4
Of each of the insertion portions 4 on the inner surface side of the circular or rectangular shape of the frame 4
2. A notch 43 is formed in the upper part, and a groove 44 continuous with the notch 43 is provided in the closed upper end 41. Next, the mounting portion 73 is formed into an arcuate portion 74 that is cut off on the side surface (outer surface) opposite to the rib 72 to close the notch 43 on the inner surface side of the insertion portion 42.

The projection 75 is a chord (inner surface) of the bow 74.
, And project from the notch of the mounting portion 73 so as to be inserted into the groove 44.

The retaining projection 76 is formed wider than the groove 44 on the lower surface of the projection 75, and prevents the projection 75 inserted into the groove 44 from being pulled out from the upper end 41.

Then, the mounting portions 73 at both ends are connected to the upper frame 4.
Of the insertion portion 42, the retaining projection 76 is inserted into the lower surface of the upper end 41 of the insertion portion 42, and these projections 75 are inserted into the grooves 44 of the notch 43 from the inside, and The part 42 and the dome-shaped frame 7 are fitted.

At this time, the retaining projection 7 at the tip of the projection 75
6 is wider than the groove 44, so that the frame 7 does not come off even if it is pulled above the insertion portion 42.

The protrusion 75 is not provided, and the retaining protrusion 76 is not provided.
The insertion portion 42 and the mounting portion 73 can be fitted by simply inserting the insertion portion 42 into the lower surface of the upper end 41 of the insertion portion 42 from the side. It is also possible to use one of the above types.

In this embodiment, the notch 43 is
Although provided on the inner surface side of the insertion portion 42, it may be provided on the outer surface side. In this case, although not shown, the mounting portion is cut in a side surface (inner surface) on the same side as the rib, and the outer surface closes the notch in the outer surface of the insertion portion in the same manner as described above. And

In the same manner as described above, the protrusion of each mounting portion can be fitted into the groove at the upper end of the notch from the outside.

Further, the notch may be provided on either the left or right side surface of the insertion portion 42 of the circular or rectangular peripheral surface of the insertion portion. In this case, the attachment portion is formed as a bow-shaped portion which is cut off on either the left or right side of the rib to close the notch of the insertion portion.

In the same manner as described above, the protrusion of each mounting portion can be fitted into the groove at the upper end of the notch from either the left or right side.

In addition to the insertion portion 42, a cylindrical portion similar to the insertion portion may be provided on the upper frame, and a dome-shaped frame may be fitted to the cylindrical portion. The number of dome-shaped frames can be arbitrarily selected, but is preferably two in terms of stability and fitting operation.

The concave fitting portion 8 constitutes the fitting portion, and is formed at the center of the circumferential upper surface of one dome-shaped frame 7. In this formation, a projecting portion 77 is provided at the center of the circumferential lower surface of the frame 7, and a recess having the width and thickness of the frame 7 is formed from the upper surface. And, this protrusion 7
Both sides of the lower surface of 7 are cut out to form a step for locking the locking piece 91 to form locking portions 81, 81.

The protruding portions 9, 9 constitute the fitting portion, and are provided at the center of the circumferential lower surface of the other dome-shaped frame 7.
Projecting only by the width of. Further, locking pieces 91, 91 for locking the steps of the locking portions 81, 81 facing each other, are formed facing these tips.

The concave fitting portion 8 and the projecting portions 9, 9 are fitted so that the upper surface of one dome-shaped frame 7 overlaps the lower surface of the other dome-shaped frame 7 so as to intersect. The protruding portions 9 are inserted, and the locking pieces 91, 91 at the ends thereof are connected to the locking portions 81, 8.
Lock to 1. By doing so, the dome-shaped frames 7, 7
Are fixed to each other without slipping, and the strength is increased.

The fitting portion includes a concave fitting portion 8 and projecting portions 9 and 9.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be any other type that can be easily fitted.

In assembling this, taking the morning glory as an example, when the morning glory leaves come out and the vine begins to grow, four rods 2 are set up around the flowerpot 1 and the upper frame 4 and the middle The frame 5 and the lower frame 6 are fitted into the well-known support 3.

Then, the opposite fitting portions 4 of the upper frame 4
The mounting portions 73 at both ends of the one dome-shaped frame 7 are brought into contact with the notches 43 provided in 2, and the projections 75 are fitted into the grooves 44 of the upper end 41 from inside.

Next, the other dome-shaped frame 7 intersects with the one dome-shaped frame 7, and the projections 9, 9 on the lower surface of the central portion are formed.
Is fitted into the concave fitting portion 8, and the locking pieces 91, 91 at the tips are locked to the locking portions 81, 81. Then, the mounting portions 73 at both ends of the other dome-shaped frame 7 are applied to the notches 43 of the remaining opposing insertion portions 42, and the projections 75 are fitted into the grooves 44 from the inside in the same manner as described above.

In order to disassemble it, the reverse operation to the above-mentioned assembling may be performed.

With the use of the flowerpot support of the present invention, even if the morning glory vine extends beyond the upper frame 4, the vine is wound around the dome-shaped frames 7, 7 as shown in FIG. Can be prevented from being wound around the support 3.

The support 3 of the present invention has a lower end fixed around the flowerpot 1 and an upper end fitted with a fitting portion, that is, a recessed fitting portion 8 and projections 9, 9. 7 will be fixed.

[0037]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the dome-shaped frame is provided at the upper end of the support, the vine is wound around the dome, and the vine is wound around the rod of another flowerpot or the upper, middle, and lower frames.
There is an effect that can be prevented.

Thus, the vine is not cut when moving the pot, which is convenient for growing the vine.

In addition, since the temple is wound around the dome-shaped frame, the temple is stable and has a good appearance.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above-described effects, the mounting portions at both ends of the dome-shaped frame are fitted into the opposite fitting portions of the upper frame from the side, so that they can be easily fitted. Can be operated with one hand.

Also, since the struts are laterally fitted, they can be made harder to come off as compared to the upward fitting in which the mounting portion can be freely inserted and removed from above from each fitting portion.

In addition, the dome-shaped frame can be disassembled and disassembled as compared with the case where the mounting portion is fitted into each insertion portion so that the mounting portion cannot be pulled out from above. It is convenient.

According to the third aspect of the invention, in addition to the effects of the first and second aspects, by fitting the intersections of the dome-shaped frames, they are fixed without slipping each other. Therefore, the strength of the dome-shaped frame itself or the entire column is increased, and even when the dome-shaped frame is used for a flowerpot for teaching materials, it is not broken even if the child or the like moves roughly.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a dome-shaped frame is being attached to the upper end of a support of a flowerpot;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a main part showing an example of attachment of a dome-shaped frame to an upper end of a support.

FIG. 3 is an essential part enlarged view showing a fitting portion of two dome frames.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of a morning glory grown using the flowerpot support of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 flowerpot 2 rod 3 support 4 upper frame 41 upper end 42 insertion portion 43 notch 44 groove 5 middle frame 6 lower frame 7 dome-shaped frame 71 semicircular thin plate 72 rib 73 mounting portion 74 arc-shaped portion 75 Projection 76 Retaining projection 77 77 Projection 8 Recessed part 81 Locking part 9 Projection 91 Locking piece

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A support for a flowerpot, wherein a dome-shaped frame is provided at an upper end of the support. 2. The post for a flower pot according to claim 1, wherein both ends of the dome-shaped frame are fitted to the upper end of the post from the side. 3. A fitting portion is provided at a central portion of the dome-shaped frame,
The flowerpot support according to claim 1, wherein the frames are fitted to each other.