JPH10295513A - Artificial flower holding tool - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To remove an artificial flower decorated in a flower vase from the flower vase, to reduce the volume of it so as to carry it and to restore an almost original decorated state when it is returned to the flower vase. SOLUTION: An artificial flower holding tool is provided with a freely insertion/ejection possible holding plate 5 in a receiving tray 2 which is fitted to the entrance part of the flower vase A so as to be freely attachable/ detachable and plural coil springs 3 are erected. Then, the stem of the artificial flower is inserted to the coil springs 3 so as to support the flower. For the holding tool 11, the coil springs 3 where the stem is orghogonally inserted is bent by pinchers, etc. When the springs 3 are elastically deformed and converged, the volume of the decorated artificial flower is reduced. When convergence is released, the artificial flower is restored to the original decorated state by the elastic restoration of the springs 3.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an artificial flower holder to be attached to an entrance of a vase. The artificial flowers mentioned here include artificial foliage trees and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When an artificial flower is placed in a vase to decorate it, a method of fitting styrofoam at the entrance of the vase and sticking a stem into the styrofoam to support the artificial flower is often employed.

[0003]

In particular, artificial flowers to be displayed in stores, hotel lobbies, corridors, and the like for business use are regularly replaced to change the atmosphere. In the case of a specialized company.

[0004] In many cases, the commissioned company delivers the decorated artificial flowers together with the vase and exchanges them. Bringing a vase and artificial flowers separately and decorating them at the request will hinder the partner's business. Also, since there are not many people who have the talent for decoration, the amount that can be processed is limited when decoration is performed on the go.

[0005] For this reason, decorated artificial flowers are exchanged by transporting them together with the vase. However, this method requires caution in transportation, and requires a large storage space because the whole is bulky. Extremely bad.

Therefore, the present invention provides an artificial flower holder which removes the decorated artificial flowers from the vase and can deliver the flowers in a small bundle, and restores the artificial flowers to the original decoration state when transferred to the vase at the destination. The challenge is to realize and provide.

[0007] A conventional holder using styrofoam is
Once the decoration is broken, it is not restored to its original shape.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The artificial flower holder of the present invention comprises a tray detachably attached to the entrance of a vase, and a plurality of coil springs, and the coil springs are erected on the bottom wall of the tray. The artificial flower stem is inserted into the coil spring to support the artificial flower with the coil spring.

It is more preferable that the holder has a structure in which a holding plate which is inserted into the tray so as to be able to be pulled out and supported by the tray is added, and a coil spring is erected on the holding plate.

It is also preferable that a tubular stem-receiving socket with a bottom is fitted inside the upper part of the coil spring.

[0011]

[Function] When many artificial flowers are inserted into one vase, it is necessary to change the direction of the stem of each artificial flower to balance the whole. In the holder of the present invention, the coil spring is bent by pliers, pliers, or the like so as to be plastically deformed, and the upper end of the spring is oriented in the direction of insertion of the stem, and the artificial flower stem is inserted therein. If there is a gap between the stem and the inner diameter surface of the coil spring, a spacer (for example, paper or vinyl tape) is wrapped around the stem to fill the gap, and the stem is gripped by the coil spring. With the stem receiving socket, the stem can be stably supported without the spacer.

After the decoration is completed in this manner, the artificial flowers are removed from the vase together with the holders, and the coil springs in which the branches are spread are elastically deformed and bundled. As a result, the volume of the decorated artificial flower is reduced, and the vase and the artificial flower are transported in this state.

The transported artificial flowers, including the holder, are reset in the vase.

When the convergence is released after resetting or before resetting, the artificial flower spreads due to the elastic restoring force of the coil spring and returns to the original decoration form. After restoration, it may be necessary to make minor adjustments to the overall appearance, but this can be done even by a non-technical person. Therefore, if the holder of the present invention is used, it is not necessary for the decorating craftsman to go to the request destination, the delivery can be reduced, the vase and the artificial flower can be separately and easily performed efficiently. Also, since the bulk can be reduced, the storage space can be reduced.

When the coil spring is attached to the holding plate, only the holding plate can be removed from the vase, leaving the tray. Since the holding plate can be more easily attached and detached than the receiving tray, the holding tool including the holding plate is more advantageous in terms of improving workability.

[0016]

FIG. 1 (a) shows an embodiment of a holder according to the present invention. This holder 1 is a vase (the figure is a vase)
It comprises a tray 2 attached to the inlet of A, and a plurality of coil springs 3 provided on the bottom wall 2a of the tray. Saucer 2
Is made of metal or resin, and the flange 2b on the outer periphery of the upper end is locked at the entrance of the vase A so as to be supported by the vase A. This pan 2 is, as shown in FIG.
If the split groove 2c is provided so that the diameter can be reduced, the support stability can be increased by pressing the vase A against the inner surface of the entrance portion by the elastic restoring force generated by the diameter reduction.

The bottom wall 2a of the receiving tray 2 is formed thick, and a mounting hole 2d is formed in the bottom wall 2a. The lower end of the coil spring 3 is fitted into the mounting hole 2d, and the coil spring 3 is erected on the bottom wall 2a. . The mounting hole 2d is preferably a screw hole. This is because the screw hole can be stably fixed only by screwing the coil spring 3.

The coil spring 3 has a strength capable of withstanding the weight of artificial flowers and maintaining a decorative state.
The number of the coil springs 3, the arrangement pattern, and the like may be arbitrarily determined.

Further, it is preferable to mount a bottomed tubular stem receiving socket 4 as shown in FIG. 3B on the upper part of the coil spring 3.
As shown in (a), the stem B of the artificial flower is received in the socket 4, and the stem B is prevented from slipping down.

It is desirable to provide a screw hole 2e for removing the pan shown in FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b) at the center of the pan 1. When a detaching tool C (in the figure, a bolt with an operating portion) as shown by a chain line in FIG. 1A is screwed into the screw hole 2e and pulled up, the tray 1 can be easily removed from the vase A.

FIG. 2 shows a holder according to another embodiment. The holder 11 is configured such that a holding plate 5 made of metal or resin is removably inserted into the receiving tray 2, a mounting hole 5d is formed in the holding plate 5, and a lower end of the coil spring 3 is fitted into the hole 5d. I have. The mounting hole 5d is preferably a screw hole for the same reason as described above.

The receiving pan 2 has a screw hole 2e for removal as described above.
Is provided. A screw hole 5e having the same specifications as the screw hole 2e is provided at the center of the holding plate 5. For this reason, a detaching tool as shown in FIG. 1A is screwed into the screw hole 5e, and the holding plate 5 is pulled out from the receiving tray 2, or the removing tool is screwed to a position where the holding tool 5 is engaged with the screw hole 2e. The pan 2 can also be removed.

The holder 11 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with a protective plate 6 (rubber plate in the figure) for protecting the vase A as a preferable element on the outer peripheral surface of the receiving tray 2.
To spread the tray 2 to prevent the saucer 2 from coming off the vase A
Has been added. These elements may be employed in the holder 1 of FIG.

The holders 1 and 11 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 having the above-described structure are provided with the receiving tray 2 attached to the vase A, and the coil spring 3 which is deemed necessary is bent with pliers or the like so as to be oriented in a desired direction. Attach an artificial flower stem to the upper end. The chain line in FIG. 2A shows an example of the appearance of the coil spring 3 after being bent. When the coil springs 3 thus bent are elastically deformed and bundled, the volume of the decorated artificial flower is reduced, and when the convergence of the spring is released, the artificial flower returns to the original decoration state by the force of the spring.

[0025]

As described above, the holder of the present invention can restore the decoration state of the artificial flower by using the elastic restoring force of the coil spring, so that the decoration of the artificial flower can be performed before delivery. In addition, the delivery and storage can be performed by separating the vase and the artificial flower after decoration and reducing the volume of the artificial flower, which is a very useful tool for those who perform the same.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1A is a sectional view showing an embodiment of a holder of the present invention. FIG. 1B is a perspective view showing a receiving tray of the holder.

2A is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the holder, and FIG. 2B is a perspective view showing a tray and a holding plate of the holder.

FIG. 3A is a perspective view showing an example of a stem receiving socket. FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view showing a mounted state of the stem receiving socket.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 11 Holder 2 Receiving tray 2a Bottom wall 2b Flange 2c Split groove 2d Mounting hole 2e Screw hole 3 Coil spring 4 Stem receiving socket 5 Holding plate 5d Mounting hole 5e Screw hole 6 Protection plate 7 Bolt A Vase

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A receiving tray detachably attached to an entrance of a vase, comprising a plurality of coil springs, wherein the coil springs are erected on a bottom wall of the receiving tray, and an artificial flower stem is inserted inside the coil springs. An artificial flower holder that supports artificial flowers with coil springs. 2. A receiving tray detachably attached to an inlet of a vase, a holding plate detachably inserted into the receiving tray and supported by the receiving tray, and a plurality of coil springs. An artificial flower holder that stands upright and has an artificial flower stem inserted inside the coil spring to support the artificial flower with the coil spring. 3. The artificial flower holder according to claim 1, wherein a bottomed tubular stem receiving socket is fitted inside the upper part of each coil spring.