TW201828813A - Flower holder, decoration article and manufacturing method for gel body of flower holder characterized in that the flower is made from liquid paraffin and thermoplastic elastomer, and can beautifully and simply arrange the unfading flowers - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a flower holder which can beautifully and simply arrange the unfading flowers after processing and perservation. The flower holder 10 is composed of the gel body 11 and the disk body 12, or only is composed of the gel body 11. Wherein, the gel body 11 has a three-dimensional pattern of standing up by itself and also has the hardness which is retained by using the supporting shaft of the flower after processing and preservation or of the art flowers to insert therein. The gel body 11 is composed of the mixture of 80~95wt% liquid paraffin and 5~20wt% thermoplastic elastomer and has transparency or light transmittance. The decoration article 16 is formed by using the support shaft J of the unfading flower F to insert into the top surface 13 of the gel body 11 for retaining.

Description

Flower holder, decoration tool and method for producing gel of flower holder

The present invention relates to a method for producing a flower holder for decorating a flower or artificial flower, such as a non-withered flower, a decorative holder using the flower holder, and a flower holder, in particular.

The so-called "non-withered flower" is used as a floral material because it has almost the same appearance as flowers and can be appreciated for a long time. In this case, a sponge-like support material (a so-called "flower arrangement sponge") used for flower arrangement can be used in a dry state that does not contain moisture (refer to Patent Document 1). [Prior Art Literature] [Patent Literature]

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-83032

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] When the flower arrangement sponge is used in a glass container, the shape will be rounded and the appearance will be poor. Although it can be covered with wrapping paper or leaves, it is time-consuming and cannot be freely arranged.

In addition, for example, once the inserted non-withered flower is moved, the insertion opening of the flower arrangement sponge becomes wider and loosens easily, and there is a problem that it is difficult to reuse the hole because there are holes left after the loosening.

An object of the present invention is to provide a flower holder that can beautifully and simply display flowers or artificial flowers that have undergone preservation processing such as non-withered flowers. Another object of the present invention is to provide a flower holder that is beautiful in appearance and can be easily reused without being withered, such as a flower holder, a decorative device using the flower holder, and a method for producing a gel of the flower holder. . [Solution to the problem]

The flower holder of the present invention is characterized in that it is composed of a gel, which has a three-dimensional shape that can stand on its own, and has a support shaft capable of inserting and holding a flower or artificial flower that has been stored and processed. Of hardness. The flower holder may further include a tray or a stand on which the gel is placed. The gel is preferably a mixture of flowing paraffin 80 to 95% by weight and thermoplastic elastomer 5 to 20% by weight. The gel is particularly preferably transparent or light-transmissive.

In the flower holder, it is preferable that the gel body has a side surface, a top surface, and a bottom surface, and it is more preferable that the side surface is upright or narrowed upward or downward. It may be a convex curved surface formed continuously from the side surface to the top surface. It is preferable that the bottom surface has a concave curved surface. It is better to form a concave-convex shape on the side.

The decorative device of the present invention is composed of the flower holder according to any one of the above-mentioned items, and a preserved and processed flower or artificial flower inserted and held in the gel. The method for manufacturing a flower holder according to the present invention is characterized in that: a material containing 80 to 95% by weight of a flowing paraffin and 5 to 20% by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer is heated and melted, and then poured into a mold to dissipate heat and solidify , And then remove it from the mold. In this case, it is advisable to heat the mold to a temperature higher than the melting temperature of the material before pouring the molten material into the mold. In addition, the step of pouring a part of the melt into a mold and curing the same may be repeated at least twice. [Inventive effect]

The flower holder of the present invention is formed of a gel having a hardness capable of inserting and holding a support shaft of a flower or artificial flower that has been stored and processed. Therefore, the flower holder can be easily and surely inserted and displayed without blooming. Wait for preserved flowers or artificial flowers (hereinafter referred to as non-withered flowers, etc.). Moreover, since it can stand up by itself, it is not necessary to fill the container of the flower holder. In addition, because it has a three-dimensional shape, it can be arranged not only on the top surface but also on the side according to the shape. In the case where a flower holder having a tray or a stand on which the gel is placed is further provided, it is highly decorative and easy to carry by hand.

When the gel is a mixture of 80 to 95% by weight of a paraffin wax and 5 to 20% by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer, since the gel has adhesiveness and elasticity, it is possible to more stably maintain the decoration without blooming. In addition, after the non-withered flower is extracted, it can be maintained even if the non-withered flower is inserted again. In addition, the gel, which has been used repeatedly without leaving many traces of withered flowers, is fluidized by reheating and taken out after being solidified in a mold, so that it can be reused.

When the gel is transparent or translucent, it has the appearance of a glass container filled with water, and can show the mood of a situation like a flower. Moreover, part of the light entering the interior is emitted from the surface, and at the same time, part of the light is reflected on the inner surface, and the glare reflects, making the appearance more beautiful.

When the gel body has a side surface, a top surface, and a bottom surface, and the side surface is in the shape of a cone that is upright or narrowed upward or downward, the cured gel can be easily taken out of the mold. The mold may be a rigid thing or a flexible thing. When the gel has a convex curved surface that is continuous from the side surface to the top surface, it can be continuously inserted from the side surface to the top surface without a flower, etc., and a gorgeous display can be obtained.

When the bottom surface is concavely curved, the elasticity of the gel can be used to make the bottom surface function as a suction cup. Therefore, when placed on a smooth stand or container, in addition to the adhesiveness of the gel surface, it also has an adsorption force, so it can be placed more stably. In addition, when a concave-convex pattern is formed on the side surface, the surface of the gel body looks like a container, and the concave-convex pattern can be appreciated. In addition, when the gel is transparent, it looks like a transparent container filled with water, and achieves the beautiful effect of sparkle caused by refraction or reflection of light. In addition, the concave-convex appearance makes the stems such as non-withered flowers or support shafts (cores) such as wire or the like become inconspicuous, so it is more beautiful.

Since the decorative fixture of the present invention uses the flower holder, it is easy to insert and display a plurality of non-withered flowers from different directions, and an excellent decorative effect can be achieved. Furthermore, when the gel is translucent, it can express the mood of flowers in water. In addition, the beauty of not withered flowers is very eye-catching, and it can be used as gifts.

According to the manufacturing method of the gel body of a flower holder of this invention, the gel body of a flower holder can be manufactured efficiently. Moreover, since the gel has elasticity, it can be taken out from the mold without damaging the appearance. If the molten material is heated to a temperature higher than the melting temperature of the material before the molten material is poured into the mold, bubbles will not be easily generated in the gel, and it will easily disappear even if it is generated. When the step of pouring a part of the melt into a mold and curing it is repeated at least twice, for example, by using the second and subsequent pouring and curing, the The surface depression becomes smaller, making it less noticeable.

The flower holder 10 shown in FIG. 1 is composed of a substantially frustum-shaped gel body 11 which is turned upside down. In addition to being constituted by the gel body 11 alone, in order to improve the decoration, as shown in FIG. 2, it can also be placed on a plate body 12 or a plate-shaped base, a pedestal, etc., and the flower holder 10 as a whole. When placed on the tray 12 or the like, it is easy to move or carry. The flower holder 10 can also be placed in a transparent box alone, or the flower holder 10 can be placed in a transparent box, etc. The plate body 12, the base, and the base are preferably made of transparent glass, because they have a high-grade feeling. However, it may be made of synthetic resin or ceramics. The plate body 12 may be circular or angular. If placed in the cabinet, it can prevent the dirt caused by dust and so on and can protect it.

The gel body 11 in FIG. 1 has an inverse truncated cone shape, which includes a top surface 13 that is flat and substantially circular; a bottom surface 14 that is smaller than the top surface and is flat and generally circular; and a tapered side surface 15 , Between the top surface 13 and the bottom surface 14. As shown in FIG. 2, the flower holder 10 is a decorative device 16 by inserting a support shaft J such as a wire or the like that supports the non-withered flower F into the top surface 13 of the gel body 11.

The gel body 11 is made of a transparent (at least light-transmitting) substance. In addition to colorless and transparent, it can also be colored and transparent. If you use materials with high transparency and high refractive index, you can better appreciate the beauty brought about by the reflection or refraction of light. But it can also be opaque or non-transparent. As shown in the embodiment of FIG. 1, if the concave-convex pattern 17 is formed on the side surface 15, the support shaft (notation J in FIG. 2) without flowering or the like can be made inconspicuous while maintaining the beauty brought by transparency. Since no withered flowers can be stored for a long period of time, the gel body 11 is preferably a highly durable material.

The gel body 11 is a so-called flower or flower part, so it should be a good design. It is best to prepare various designs that can be selected according to the shape of the flower, the plate 12 or the base on which it is placed, and the place where it is arranged. Thing. Such a design can be made by the inner shape of the mold. In addition to making the mold, the mold can also be made of glass, ceramics, or a metal container with a beautiful uneven surface on the inner surface. On the side surface 15 of the gel body 11 in FIG. 1, a concave-convex pattern 17 composed of a plurality of convex strips 18 extending vertically is formed. The convex strip 18 has a gentle arc shape in cross section, and a shallow groove portion 19 is formed therebetween. The ridges 18 may be formed to be inclined or may be gently spiraled.

The size and height of the gel body 11 are selected according to the number or size of the flowers that are not withered. In general, for example, if the flowers are not withered at a distance of about 20 to 50 mm at both ends, a gel having a thickness of about 10 to 30 mm can be sufficiently supported. In addition, if the thickness of the gel body 11 exceeds 30 mm, when the molten material is poured, the molten material is poured from a high position, so that bubbles are likely to be generated, and even if an operation to remove bubbles is left, it is easy to remain. Therefore, it is preferable to make it 30 mm or less, especially 20 mm or less. When molding a gel having a height of 20 mm or more, it is preferable to pour it in such a manner that it is divided into several layers and sequentially overlapped.

The gel body 11 can stand on its own, as long as it has a degree of hardness that can be inserted into the support shaft J such as non-withered flower F and the inserted support shaft J can be held. If it is too hard, it will not be easy to decorate, if it is too soft, it will not be able to stand on its own, and it will not be easy to maintain stability for eternal life. As the gel body 11, a mixture of 80 to 95% by weight of a flowing paraffin (white oil) and 5 to 20% by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer can be used. As the fluid paraffin, a material having a melting temperature of about 80 to 120 ° C is used.

As the thermoplastic elastomer, a diblock and triblock 2 type block copolymer composed of an elastomer block composed of a polyethylene block and a flexible polyolefin is preferably used. As such a thermoplastic elastomer, SEPTON (registered trademark of KURARAY Co., Ltd.), which is a hydrogen-added styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer manufactured by KURARAY Co., Ltd., is suitably used. In particular, SEPTON * 3 (polystyrene-poly (ethylene / butene) block-polystyrene) is preferred because it is amorphous and has excellent tensile elasticity.

In addition to the fluid paraffin and the thermoplastic elastomer as the main component, the gel 11 can also be added with additives generally used, for example, UV powder to prevent yellowing. In order to form the gel body 11, as shown in FIG. 3, the foregoing materials are melted and mixed, and the fluidized mixture 20 is poured into a mold 22 with a jar (pot) 21 to dissipate heat and solidify, and then detach from the mold 22 under. As the mold 22, a highly-designed container such as a glass or ceramic bowl or deep dish can be used. It is also possible to use a metal container or a metal mold.

In the manufacturing method of FIG. 3, pouring and curing are repeated twice. The volume of the fluidized mixture 20 is reduced during curing. When the fluidized mixture 20 is cured in the mold 22, a recessed portion 23 is formed in the central portion of the top surface. Therefore, it is preferable to fill the central recessed portion 23 formed at the first time by pouring and solidification for the second time to form a flat shape. The pouring and curing can also be repeated more than 3 times.

In the gel body 11 obtained as described above, fine bubbles may be mixed. Since the micro-bubbles can make the support shaft that is not withered inconspicuous, there is no particular problem if it is a moderate number or size. However, if the amount is too large, the transparency of the gel body 11 will decrease; if the air bubbles are too large, the force for supporting the non-withered flower will be weakened. Therefore, when pouring a fluidized gel into a mold from a heating container, it is poured from a low position near the bottom surface of the mold or along the inner surface of the wall, for example, from a height of 30 mm or less, particularly 20 mm or less. . At this time, pour it in quickly so that air is not drawn in as much as possible and the temperature does not drop.

In this case, first heat to a temperature higher than the melting temperature by 10 ° C or higher, preferably at a temperature of 20 ° C or higher, and then let it stand still to reduce the bubbles. Before falling to the melting temperature, for example, about 80 to 110 ° C, especially around 90 ° , Pour into the mold. Thereby, the number of bubbles is reduced, and the size of the remaining bubbles becomes relatively small. In addition, it is more efficient to use a large heating mixing container (pot) when mixing and melting materials, and when it is subdivided into a mold, pour into a jar (pot) with an injection port, and reheat only a small amount, which is more efficient. .

As shown in FIG. 2, since the top surface 13 of the gel body 11 is inserted into and arranged with a plurality of support shafts J that do not wither F or artificial flowers, the decoration 16 is formed. Since the gel body 11 is transparent and looks like water, it does not need to be hidden like a flower arrangement sponge, even if the gel body 11 is not seen from the gap between the flower F and the like. Furthermore, in the case of beautifully colored gels or colored transparent gels, it is possible to enjoy the active display. In addition, it is also possible to partially combine gels with different colors as a whole to enjoy the pleasure of accentuating the color, which has the effect of highlighting the beautifulness of the flowers. In this way, the gel body 11 can be arranged with a high degree of design freedom such as withered flowers, and the user can form a decorative device 16 designed by his personal preference.

The non-withered flower F is a well-known flower obtained by dehydrating a flower, immersing it in a preservation solution and replacing it with the remaining water, and then drying it. Because processing sometimes causes discoloration, dyes are mostly added to the preservation solution. Therefore, even the stems that were originally green are dyed like flowers, so instead of using the stems, the flowers are supported by a support axis J composed of a calyx made of synthetic resin, a wire, or the like. In addition to the original colors of the flowers, bright dyes are sometimes used. Such a supporting shaft J is a material having a position slightly higher than the surface of the gel body 11, for example, about 5 to 20 mm.

Instead of the non-withered flower F, dried flower or flower hardened with resin after being dried can be used, which can be processed for a longer period of time. In addition, artificial flowers or plastic ball-shaped or polyhedron-shaped decorative balls T made of cloth folded into a petal shape can also be used alone or in combination with non-withered flowers. Preserved and processed products of flowers, such as flowers, will eventually deteriorate with the passage of time, but the gel can be fluidized by heating, and then taken out by mold molding, and recycled as a holder. In this way, new non-withered flowers can be inserted and used as decoration.

In this embodiment, the horizontal top surface 13 and the inclined side surface 15 are separated by a circular ridge line. However, as shown by the gel body 24 in FIG. 4, the surface may be smoothly curved from the side surface 15 to the top surface 13. Into a spherical or hemispherical convex surface. As shown in FIG. 5, such a gel body 24 can be produced by using a mold 26 having an inner surface 25 constituted by a curved concave surface to solidify the melt, and then taking it out by turning it out. In the curing step, the surface having the upper concave portion 27 is used as the bottom surface 14. Therefore, for example, when placed on the disk body 12, the space S between the recessed portion 27 and the disk body 12 collapses due to its own weight, and is used as a suction cup due to the elasticity of the gel body 11. Therefore, the gel body 24 is fixed to the disk body 12 and does not deviate even if the disk body 12 is tilted. Therefore, it is convenient to carry by hand. In addition, in the case of a gel having a larger distance between both ends as shown in FIG. 2, since it does not reverse, a recessed portion is formed directly on the bottom surface 14. For example, a convex portion corresponding to the concave portion is formed on the inner bottom surface of the mold in advance. In addition, the recessed portion may be formed by, for example, forming the bottom surface to be flat first and then removing it after molding.

Since the gel body 24 shown in FIG. 4 has a hemisphere shape that is smooth and continuous from the side surface 15 to the top surface 13, as shown in FIG. 6, for example, a non-withered flower F can be inserted from the side surface 15 to the top surface 13. It is simply placed in the shape of a mountain that rises centrally. In this case, simply inserting it into the root of the flower can simply be arranged to expand the plurality of flowers into a spherical shape. The gel body 24 shown in FIG. 4 does not need to be provided with a concave-convex pattern because the side surface 15 is also arranged without blooming. In addition to the frustum shape, hemispherical shape, or partial sphere shape, the gel body 11 may take various forms such as a polygonal column, a column, or an ellipse. In addition, the size is not particularly limited, and it is, for example, a diameter or one side of several tens mm to 100 mm or more. It may also be formed by combining a plurality of small gels.

In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the concave-convex shape of the side surface 15 of the gel body 11 is shallow, and as shown in the gel body 28 of FIG. 7, deep groove portions 29 and 29 a having a V-shaped cross section may be formed. The glass-like concave-convex shape 30 is cut to improve the decoration. The gel body 28 shown in FIG. 7 has a concave-convex pattern 30 formed by arranging a plurality of quadrangular pyramid-shaped protrusions 31 with the groove portions 29 and 29a extending diagonally opposite to each other. In such a deep concave-convex pattern 30, since the gel has elasticity, it can be removed from the mold without using a separation mold or the like.

The gel body 11 in FIG. 1 has an inverted truncated truncated cone shape, but a truncated truncated cone-shaped gel body 32 having a wide-area side as shown in FIG. 8 may be used depending on a preference or a shape without a flower. In this case, non-withered flower F can also be arranged on the inclined side surface 15. In the flower holder 10 of FIG. 8, the gel body 32 is placed on the plate-shaped base 33.

FIG. 9 shows an embodiment of a method for producing a gel with high production efficiency. Additives such as flowing paraffin, thermoplastic elastomer, and UV powder are measured in a predetermined quantity, and then placed in a large heating mixing container (pot) to be heated and mixed in a molten state (S1). In this case, heating to a high temperature, for example, 100 ° C. or higher, particularly 120 ° C. or higher, facilitates mixing. Reheat to 140 ° C to 150 ° C or above. Thereby, a uniform and highly fluid mixture is obtained.

Different from the above-mentioned mixture, in addition, a mold is first formed of a heat-resistant material, and the mold is first heated to a temperature higher than the melting temperature of the mixture. Around 160 ° C (S2). Next, the molten mixture is poured into a heated mold (S3). Next, heat is radiated slowly, for example, about 45 to 60 minutes, preferably 60 minutes or more (S4). Thereby, the mixture is cured to obtain a gel. After that, the gel is radiated to a temperature that is easy to handle, for example, about 30 ° C, and then taken out from the mold (S5). In this way, if the mold is preheated and the material is slowly cooled, the produced gel body is unlikely to generate bubbles. In addition to the above, the mold temperature may be the same as that of the mixture. For example, in order not to reduce the fluidity, etc., depending on the situation, the mold temperature can be higher than the mixture, and for safety and other factors, it can be slightly reduced. In addition, the mold temperature varies depending on the mold material.

FIG. 10 shows an embodiment of a gel production line. This manufacturing line 40 includes a heat-resistant conveyor belt 42, a conveyance mold 41, and a heating furnace 43 that heats and conveys the mold 41. The mold 41 is placed on the conveyor belt 42 in front of the heating furnace 43, and the molten mixture 20 is poured into the mold 41 exiting the heating furnace 43 by a tank 21 or the like. It is then slowly cooled while being slowly conveyed by the conveyor belt 42. Thereby, the mixed body 20 is cured and becomes the gel body 24. Finally, the gel body 24 is taken out of the mold 41.

The heated and melted mixture may be directly filled into a mold from a large heating mixing container (pot). However, the temperature may drop midway, and it may be cumbersome to inject a small mold. Therefore, it is more efficient to pour into a subdivided can (pot) having an injection port, and then inject the can into the mold. When the gel is formed in a household, the mixture is heated to a temperature required for pouring, for example, 80 to 110 ° C, especially around 90 ° C, and then poured. Thereby, necessary heat can be suppressed, and it is safer. Further, it is preferable because deterioration of a gel such as yellowing can be prevented.

After the gel material is melted, when cooling or hardening, a defoaming step can be provided to remove air bubbles by vibrating or conveying the belt, or it can be suppressed in the vacuum chamber to cool the air bubbles remaining in the gel. . These methods have the advantage of increasing the transparency of the gel.

When the gel is formed, clouding can also be added to the surface of the mold by sandblasting or frosting. However, the inner surface should be smooth except for the concave-convex shape. By making it smooth, the gel can be easily peeled from the mold. In addition, fine irregularities caused by sandblasting or frosting may cause bubbles, so it is preferable not to form fine irregularities at least on the inner surface of the container.

10‧‧‧ Flower holder

11‧‧‧ gel

12‧‧‧ plate

13‧‧‧Top

14‧‧‧ underside

15‧‧‧ side

16‧‧‧ Decoration

17‧‧‧ Bump look

18‧‧‧ convex strip

19‧‧‧Gully

20, 20a‧‧‧ Hybrid

21‧‧‧ jar

22‧‧‧Mould

23‧‧‧ recess

24‧‧‧ Gel

25‧‧‧ inside

26‧‧‧Mould

27‧‧‧ recess

28‧‧‧ gel

29, 29a ‧ ‧ ditch

30‧‧‧ Bump look

31‧‧‧ raised

32‧‧‧ gel

33‧‧‧ base

40‧‧‧Manufacturing production line

41‧‧‧Mould

42‧‧‧ conveyor belt

43‧‧‧Heating furnace

F‧‧‧Artificial flowers

J‧‧‧ support shaft

S‧‧‧ space

T‧‧‧decorative ball

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a flower holder according to the present invention. [Fig. 2] A perspective view of a use state of the flower holder in Fig. 1. [Fig. FIG. 3 is a step diagram of a method of manufacturing the flower holder of FIG. 1. Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the flower holder of the present invention. Fig. 5 is a schematic step diagram of a method for manufacturing a flower holder in Fig. 4. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a use state of the flower holder in FIG. 4. FIG. Fig. 7 is a side view of another embodiment of the flower holder according to the present invention. Fig. 8 is a side view of still another embodiment of the flower holder according to the present invention. FIG. 9 is a step diagram of an embodiment of a method for producing a gel for a flower holder according to the present invention. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of an example of a mixed-filling production line used in the method for producing a gel for a flower holder according to the present invention.

Claims (12)

A flower holder is composed of a gel body, which has a three-dimensional shape that can stand on its own, and has a hardness capable of inserting and holding a support shaft of a flower or artificial flower that has been stored and processed. For example, the flower holder of the first patent application scope is further provided with a tray or a base on which the gel is placed. For example, the flower holder of item 1 or 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the gel is a mixture of 80 to 95% by weight of flowing paraffin and 5 to 20% by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer. For example, the flower holder of item 1 or 2 of the patent application scope, wherein the gel body is transparent or translucent. For example, the flower holder of item 1 or 2 of the patent application scope, wherein the gel body has a side surface, a top surface, and a bottom surface, and the side surface is in a tapered shape narrowing upright or upward or downward. For example, the flower holder of item 5 of the patent application scope, wherein the gel body has a convex curved surface continuously formed from the side surface to the top surface. For example, the flower holder of item 5 of the patent application scope, wherein the central portion of the bottom surface is a concave curved surface. For example, the flower holder of the fifth item of the patent application, wherein the concave-convex pattern is formed on the side surface. A decorative device comprising a flower holder according to any one of claims 1 to 8 and a preserved and processed flower or artificial flower inserted and held in the gel body. A method for manufacturing a gel of a flower holder, which comprises heating and melting a material containing 80 to 95% by weight of a flowing paraffin and 5 to 20% by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer, pouring the material into a mold, dissipating heat and curing, Remove from the mold. For example, the method for manufacturing the gel of the flower holder of the scope of application for patent No. 10, before the molten material is poured into the mold, the mold is heated to a temperature higher than the melting temperature of the material. For example, the method for producing a gel of a flower holder according to item 10 of the application, wherein the step of pouring a part of the melt into a mold and curing it is repeated at least twice.