JPS6162410A - Cooling water recirculation apparatus for cut flower - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Technical Field The present invention relates to an aquarium for fresh flowers used and stored in flower shops, department stores, supermarkets, etc.

<Conventional technology> Traditionally, the problems with selling fresh flowers are: 1) It is impossible to control the lifespan of purchased flowers.

2) Fresh flowers are soaked in water, so this water had to be taken frequently.

Particularly in summer, the lifespan of purchased flowers is short, and by the time the buyer purchases them, the flowers may have fully opened and may even wilt, resulting in a large amount of loss when selling fresh flowers.

For this reason, attempts have been made widely to extend the lifespan of fresh flowers by refrigerating fresh flowers at low temperatures using cryogenic techniques and the like.

However, while refrigerated storage can extend the lifespan of fresh flowers at retail stores, fresh flowers are exposed to room-temperature air if they are carried around by the purchaser, and the locations where fresh flowers are placed are typically Since the temperature is higher than that of a store's refrigerator, the lifespan of fresh flowers is shortened after purchase, which is bad for buyers.

In addition, young women and others are often involved in selling fresh flowers, but when fresh flowers are stored in containers and sold underwater,
The water must be changed several times a day, which is very hard work, and there are problems such as wearing rain boots and getting wet clothes.This work is difficult and requires a lot of water.

For this reason, selling fresh flowers requires a lot of labor and costs are high, so the current situation is that sales are limited to specialty stores such as fresh flower shops, and it is difficult to sell them at supermarkets.

Furthermore, even if the water is changed, the water temperature gradually rises to the environmental temperature, which promotes flowering and shortens the lifespan.

<Purpose of the Invention> The first object of the present invention is to solve such problems and to prolong the lifespan of purchased fresh flowers by storing fresh flowers one step before they open. To provide a device 11 for cold water circulation for fresh flowers which is capable of providing a water supply system and substantially requires no water preparation.

<Specific Components of the Invention> The present invention provides at least one water tank in which a cut part of a fresh flower can be immersed, a circulation waterway that communicates between the water tanks, and a circulation device that circulates running water in the circulation waterway. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a cold water circulation device for fresh flowers, which is characterized by comprising a cooling device inserted in a circulation flow channel. Detail the configuration.

FIG. 1 is a side cross-sectional view of the cold water for fresh flowers'@ring device of the present invention, in which at least one water tank, 10, lOa in FIG.
, 10bc7). There may be one water tank, two or more water tanks, many in one row, many on a flat surface, one on each stepped frame. A water tank may be provided.

Considering the display effect of fresh flowers and the ease with which people can pick them up, it is preferable that three to four aquariums be arranged in a stepped frame 25 as shown in FIG.

Said water tank 10. loa and 10b are communicated by a circulation waterway 12. The inlet of the circulation waterway into the aquarium should preferably be a shower set.

This circulating flow waterway communicates between the water tanks using conventionally known piping made of metal, plastic, etc., preferably by overflow, so that each water tank has a KI of 0.10a.

10b should be arranged so that it is filled with the desired water level at 1. This avoids the situation where water overflows from the tank when the circulation stops.

A circulation device 14 for circulating water is inserted in the circulation waterway 12. A normal pump may be used as the circulation device 14.

A cooling device 16 is inserted into the circulation waterway 12 .

This cooling device 16 has automatic temperature control, 0°C to 30°C.
The water temperature can be cooled and maintained at a desired constant temperature of 10°C to 15°C. Thereby, the cut part of the flower can be cooled and the flowering can be rounded.

The aquarium is preferably covered by a lid 18 and a lid 18.
At least one opening 20 of a desired size is formed in the opening. Flowers can be placed in this opening 20.

If necessary, a filter for removing dirt and the like may be attached to the circulation water channel 12, or various chemicals may be added to extend the life of fresh flowers.

FIG. 2 Pζ shows a perspective view of the cold water circulation device for fresh flowers of the present invention. In FIG. Preferably, the device is movable on casters 26 attached to a frame 25.

Further, it is preferable that the outer wall 29 be covered with a decorative board.

Specific effects> The present invention first provides water IQI of 0.10a, 10b, painter;
The flow channel 12 is filled with a predetermined amount of water.

Next, the pump 14 and cooler 16 are operated to circulate the cold water into the water tank while keeping the water temperature constant. With this cooling device 16, the water temperature is the most suitable for cut flowers.
Usually, it is automatically adjusted and kept constant at 0°C to 30°C. Since the water temperature can be freely selected using known means such as a thermostat dial, the optimal ice temperature can be selected depending on the season.

This allows cut flowers to be kept at the most suitable temperature, allowing them to be stored for a long time just before they bloom.

Moreover, the parts of the fresh flowers other than those immersed in the aquarium are kept at room temperature, so like in the case of refrigerated F1i storage, llj'
This improves the shortcomings of fresh flowers that wilt when they are brought home after purchase by an i-registrant, or that the lifespan of fresh flowers is shortened when they are arranged at home.

20 openings depending on the type, size, length, and sales volume of fresh flowers.
The cut portion of the fresh flower can be immersed in cold water z2 in the water tank 10. In addition, a container 24 or the like can be inserted into the opening 20 if necessary, and the container 24 is made of a net-like material or has many holes penetrated in the side surface. Water can freely flow in and out of the water tank, and by selecting the diameter and depth according to the type and amount of flowers, you can stably immerse the cut parts of fresh flowers in the water tank.

The cut parts of the fresh flowers are placed in the container 24 or are stored as they are in cold water that is also circulated through the lid 20 of the aquarium.

Not only can a large number of cut parts of one type of fresh flowers be inserted through the main opening 20 for storage, but also one or more types of fresh flowers can be stored and sold as a bouquet in the arrangement F1 of the present invention, and the purchaser can buy other flowers at a supermarket or the like. You can easily buy fresh flowers while shopping.

Furthermore, it would be even more convenient if the device of the present invention is movable.

<Effects of the Invention> According to the cold water circulation device for fresh flowers of the present invention, the cut ends of cut flowers are immersed in clean cold water kept at a desired temperature that is constantly circulated, so that the cold water circulation device for fresh flowers is the most suitable for cut flowers. Depending on the temperature, flowers can be stored for a long time, and can be stored one step before flowering, extending the lifespan of fresh flowers as a product.

Moreover, since the parts of the fresh flowers other than those immersed in the cold water are kept at room temperature, there is less damage to the fresh flowers caused by the purchaser using them at room temperature after purchase, as would be the case with refrigerated storage.

Also, since there is no need to change the water, the amount of water used is reduced.

This eliminates the labor involved in preserving and selling fresh flowers, which traditionally required water changes every morning, eliminating heavy labor.

Therefore, fresh flowers can be sold even in places where there is no human resources, such as supermarkets and sales stands, and fresh flowers can be purchased while doing other shopping, thereby expanding the sales network for fresh flowers.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional side view of the cold water circulation device for fresh flowers of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof. Explanation of symbols 10, lOa, 10b...-Aquarium, 12-... Water channel. 14...Pump, 16...Cooler unit 7, 1
8... Lid, 20... Opening, 22... Cold water, 24
···container. 25...Frame, 26...Caster, 27...
・Fresh flowers, 28... Lighting equipment, 29... Decorative board FIG
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Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) At least one water tank in which cut parts of fresh flowers can be immersed, a circulation waterway that communicates between the water tanks, a circulation device that circulates water through the circulation waterway, and a water tank inserted in the circulation waterway. A cold water circulation device for fresh flowers, characterized by comprising a cooling device.