TWI672995B - Trayless flowerpot with water conservation and insect control arrangement - Google Patents

Abstract

A supportless flowerpot with a water-saving and insect-proof device includes a main basin body and a water-saving and insect-proof device. The main basin has a bottom wall, a side wall extending upward from the bottom wall, a receiving cavity formed by a space surrounded by the bottom wall and the side wall, and a top opening communicating the receiving cavity to the outside of the main basin. The water-saving and insect-repellent device includes a plurality of ventilation holes provided in the lower part of the main basin body, at least one drainage through hole provided in the main basin body, and a control member provided in the drainage through hole to enable selective opening and discharge of water from the receiving cavity And a plurality of selective channel members are arranged on the main basin body to completely correspond to and cover the ventilation holes, and the selective channel members have a predetermined water permeability and a predetermined air permeability. When a predetermined amount of soil and water is placed in the containing cavity, the water is stored in the containing cavity for absorption by the plants.

Description

Unsupported flowerpot with water-saving and insect-proof device

The present invention relates to a pot, and more particularly to an unsupported flower pot including a water-saving and insect-proof device, which can retain water in a flower pot for a long time without a tray, and at the same time can prevent mosquito breeding.

Traditional pots, such as traditional flower pots, usually include a pot body and a catch basin. The basin body generally has a cavity and a plurality of through holes disposed on the bottom wall or the side wall. The basin is usually arranged above the water collecting basin for temporarily collecting water discharged from the cavity.

In order to grow plants in pots, a certain amount of soil must be placed in the cavity. The user must pour water into the cavity regularly. A common problem with the above-mentioned traditional flower pots is that when excessive water is poured into the cavity, most of the water will flow out through the through holes and be collected in the collecting basin below. The water collected in the catchment basin will turn into standing water and attract a large number of insects near the flowerpot, especially mosquitoes. These mosquitoes have become a major health and hygiene problem throughout the United States. For this reason, some states even ban the use of catch basins. However, without a water collecting basin, the water flowing out of the through hole will quickly evaporate and cannot be reused, wasting a lot of water.

In addition, when excessive water is lost through the through-holes of the flower pot, the water remaining in the cavity may not be sufficiently absorbed by the plants. Especially when the weather is hot or in a very low humidity environment, the plants in the flowerpot will not be able to absorb enough water due to water loss.

Some people may think that blocking the through-holes in the flowerpot can solve the above problems. Because if there is no through hole in the flower pot, water will not flow out through the through hole, so no waste will be caused. Although this idea is correct from the perspective of water conservation, if too much water remains in the pot, the roots of the plant will be damaged or even rotted.

Therefore, if there is too little or too much water in the pot, it is not ideal. However, the traditional flower pots described above lack some effective structures to prevent excessive water loss and at the same time prevent excessive water from remaining in the flower pots.

Therefore, there is a need to develop a flower pot that captures the right amount of water over a long period of time. It can not only retain water in the pot for a long time to provide sufficient water, but also not retain too much water in the pot and cause root damage. .

Some embodiments of the purpose of the present invention provide a flowerpot including a water-saving and insect-proof device, which can retain water in the flowerpot for a long time, and effectively provide sufficient water without causing damage to the root.

Some embodiments of the purpose of the present invention provide a flower pot including a water-saving and insect-proof device. The flower pot does not need to be provided with any water collecting basin, nor does it cause water loss.

Certain embodiments of the purpose of the present invention provide a flowerpot including a water-saving and insect-proof device, which can allow water to be slowly absorbed by the plant, and also prevent the plant from being excessively immersed in too much water.

Therefore, according to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a supportless flowerpot with a water-saving and insect-proof device, which includes: A main basin body having a bottom wall, a side wall extending upward from the bottom wall, a receiving cavity formed by a space surrounded by the bottom wall and the side wall, and a communication cavity connecting the receiving cavity to A top opening on the outside of the main basin body; a section of a water-proof insect-repellent device comprising a plurality of ventilation holes provided in a lower portion of the main basin body; and a plurality of selective channel members provided in the main basin body to completely cover the ventilation holes, Each of the selective channel members has a predetermined water permeability and a predetermined air permeability, and at the same time can prevent mosquitoes from entering the pot to lay eggs.

Wherein, when a predetermined amount of soil and water is set in the receiving cavity, water will be stored in the receiving cavity so as to be absorbed by plants.

The water-saving and insect-repellent device may include at least one drainage through-hole disposed on the main basin body, and a control member disposed on the drainage through-hole to enable selective opening to discharge water from the receiving cavity.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a method for making a flower pot is provided, which includes the following steps: preparing a main pot body having a bottom wall, side walls extending upward from the bottom wall, and a space surrounded by the bottom wall and the side wall The formed receiving cavity and a top opening communicating with the outside of the main basin body; a plurality of ventilation holes are formed on the lower portion of the main basin body; a plurality of selective channel members are attached to the inner side of the main basin body, and Cover the ventilation holes separately; place a certain number of weight components in the main cavity's receiving cavity, and the cumulative height of the weight components does not exceed the height of the ventilation holes at the highest position; and set selective channel components on the weight components. On top.

1‧‧‧Unsupported flowerpot

10‧‧‧ main basin

11‧‧‧ bottom wall

12‧‧‧ sidewall

13‧‧‧ Containment Chamber

14‧‧‧ top opening

15‧‧‧lower

16‧‧‧ inner surface

17‧‧‧ jack

20‧‧‧ Water-saving and insect-proof device

21‧‧‧Ventilation holes

22‧‧‧Drainage through hole

23‧‧‧Control

24‧‧‧selective channel member

25‧‧‧ Counterweight

30‧‧‧ Hanging device

31‧‧‧ hanging body

32‧‧‧ support

33‧‧‧Hanging hole

70‧‧‧ plants

80‧‧‧ Soil

90‧‧‧Hanging fastener

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an unsupported flower pot according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of an unsupported flower pot according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a side view of an unsupported flower pot according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a supportless flower pot according to a first alternative embodiment of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a schematic view of a tray without a flowerpot according to a second alternative embodiment of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of a tray-less flowerpot according to a third alternative embodiment of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a perspective view of an unsupported flower pot according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of the operation of the tray-free flowerpot according to the second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The following detailed description of the preferred embodiments is a preferred implementation of the present invention and should not be considered as a limitation in any form, and its purpose is only to explain the general principle of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, it is an unsupported flower pot 1 with a water-saving and insect-proof device according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention. In a broad sense, the unsupported flowerpot 1 may include a main basin body 10 and a water-saving and insect-proof device 20. The flowerpot 1 can be constructed and designed for planting 70. Therefore, a certain amount of soil 80 can be arranged in the main pot body 10 to provide nutrients to the plants 70.

The main basin body 10 has a bottom wall 11, a side wall 12 extending upward from the bottom wall 11, a receiving cavity 13 constituted by a space surrounded by the bottom wall 11 and the side wall 12, and a communication between the receiving cavity 13 and the outside of the main basin body 10. Top opening 14.

The water-saving and insect-repellent device 20 includes a plurality of ventilation holes 21 and a plurality of selective passage members 24. A plurality of ventilation holes 21 are formed in the lower portion 15 of the main basin body 10. The drainage through hole 22 is formed in the main basin body 10, and may preferably be formed in the lower portion 15.

The water-saving and insect-repellent device 20 may include at least one drainage through hole 22 and a control member 23. The control member 23 may be disposed on the drainage through hole 22 for selectively opening and draining water from the receiving cavity 13, so that when the control member 23 is in the open position, the water in the receiving cavity 13 can be guided from the receiving cavity through the drainage through hole 22. Discharged within 13.

A plurality of selective channel members 24 can be attached to the inner surface 16 of the main basin body 10 and completely cover the ventilation holes 21 respectively. Each selective channel member 24 may be configured to have a predetermined water permeability and a predetermined air permeability, so that when a predetermined amount of soil 80 and water are placed in the receiving cavity 13, the optimal amount of water can be approximated for a long time. Retained in the pot, so that the plant 70 can absorb in time, while preventing mosquitoes from entering the pot to lay eggs.

According to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention, the main basin body 10 may be made of a plastic or resin material that is relatively lightweight and not brittle. When viewed from the top, the main basin body 10 may be provided with a circular cross section and may have a tapered structure. In other words, the diameter of the main basin body 10 can be gradually reduced from the top opening 14 to the bottom wall 11. Those skilled in the art can understand that the main basin body 10 can have many different cross-sectional shapes, such as a rectangular cross-sectional shape, a quadrangular cross-sectional shape, or a hexagonal cross-sectional shape. However, in any case, flower pots are different from traditional flower pots, and do not include any collecting basin.

The ventilation holes 21 of the water-saving and insect-repellent device 20 may be disposed at intervals on the lower portion 15 of the main basin body 10. The optimal height of the ventilation holes 21 is about 1/4 of the vertical height of the main basin body 10.

Each of the ventilation holes 21 may be disposed on a side wall 12 of the main basin body 10. A preferable cross-sectional shape of the ventilation hole 21 is a circular cross-sectional shape. However, other cross-sectional shapes are also possible. The purpose of the vent 21 is to allow The air is circulated in order to create an important environmental state, so that the roots of the plant can absorb water and make the plant grow healthily. However, at the same time, the presence of the ventilation holes 21 may cause water to flow out from the ventilation holes 21. Therefore, the selective channel member 24 is necessary, while the minimum water loss is achieved, the receiving cavity 13 of the main basin 10 can still have a sufficient ventilation environment, and at the same time prevent mosquitoes from entering the basin to lay eggs.

Each selective channel member 24 may be made of a fiber composite material and has predetermined water-permeability and air-permeability. A selective channel member 24 made of glass fiber, for example. The selective channel member 24 may be provided to have a sheet-like structure, and may be attached to the inside of the main basin body 10 and cover the ventilation hole 21. When the ventilation hole 21 is covered by the selective passage member 24, water and air can still pass through the ventilation hole 21, but the rate is adjusted or controlled by the selective passage member 24. In other words, when the selective passage members 24 respectively cover the ventilation holes 21, most of the water can be trapped in the receiving cavity 13. The water trapped in the containing cavity 13 can be slowly absorbed by the soil 80 and finally absorbed by the plants 70 grown in the flowerpot 1. As a result, a large amount of water can be prevented from being lost from the flower pot like a traditional flower pot.

At the same time, since the selective channel member 24 is also breathable, air can still flow into and out of the accommodation cavity 13 through the ventilation holes 21. Roots require moisture and a ventilated environment, so this feature is necessary in basic horticulture.

The water-saving and insect-repellent device 20 may further include a plurality of (but at least one) weight members 25 provided in the receiving cavity 13 for increasing the weight of the entire flowerpot. In the present preferred embodiment, the weight members 25 are provided as stones. Other materials are also possible. For example, the weight member 25 may be provided as sand, a sandbag, or the like. The material density of the weight member 25 is greater than the material density of the soil 80 for growing plants 70 in the receiving cavity 13.

As shown in FIG. 2, the weight member 25 is provided on the lower portion 15 of the main basin body 10. Preferably, a plurality of weight members 25 may be disposed on the main basin body 10 until the cumulative height of the weight members 25 reaches the ventilation hole 21. However, the cumulative height of the weight member 25 cannot be greater than the height of the vent hole 21 located at the highest position. Weight member 25 can It is sufficient to fix the foundation of the flowerpot of the present invention, especially when the flowerpot is used to grow relatively tall plants. Since the flower pot is generally placed in an outdoor environment, the weight member 25 can help prevent the flower pot from falling down by an external force such as strong wind.

When the weight member 25 is disposed in the receiving cavity 13 of the main basin 10, the selective channel member 24 may be provided on the top of the weight member 25 for partially separating the weight member 25 and being placed on the weight. The soil above the member 25. The diameter of the selective channel member 24 provided on the weight member 25 is smaller than the diameter of the receiving cavity 13. Preferably, the diameter 25 of the selective channel member 24 provided on the weight member 25 is approximately half the diameter of the receiving cavity 13.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the operation of the present invention is as follows: The user sets a certain number of weight members 25 in the receiving cavity 13 until the accumulated height of the weight members 25 reaches the ventilation hole 21. The user then places a selective channel member 24 on top of the weight member 25. Finally, the user places a certain amount of soil on the weight member 25 and the selection channel member 24 to fill the remaining space of the receiving cavity 13. After this step, the user can start to put the plant he wants into the soil. When the water is poured into the flower pot, the water is guided to temporarily stay in the lower portion 15 of the main pot body 10. Since the vent hole 21 is covered by the selective passage member 24, basically, water can be prevented from being directly lost through the vent hole 21. At the same time, because the selective channel member 24 is breathable, air can enter and leave the selective channel member 24, and the soil and the roots of the plants will have sufficient ventilation ring cultivation to help growth.

It is worth mentioning that the user may omit the weight member 25 and place the soil only in the receiving cavity 13 of the main basin body 10. This arrangement can be applied to plants 70 having a lighter weight or a shorter height, and a lower safety base is sufficient, as shown in FIG. 4.

The control member 23 may be provided as a plug made of a plastic or rubber material, and may be selectively inserted into the drainage through hole 22 to selectively allow water to be discharged from the receiving cavity 13. Under certain weather conditions, Water in the cavity 13 may need to be drained therefrom to prevent the roots of the plant 70 from immersing in excessive water.

Preferably, as shown in FIG. 5, a selective passage member 24 is provided on the drainage through hole 22 to control the water flow and prevent mosquitoes from entering the pot to lay eggs.

As shown in FIG. 6, according to the third alternative mode of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention, the non-supporting flower pot 1 may also be provided without the drainage through hole 22 and the control member 23.

It is worth mentioning that in addition to being made of a relatively lightweight and non-fragile plastic or resin material, the main basin body 10 can also be made of clay, or clay and porcelain.

As shown in Fig. 7 and Fig. 8, it is a tray-less flowerpot 1 'according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. The unsupported flower pot 1 ′ according to the second preferred embodiment of the present invention has the same structure as the first preferred embodiment, except that the unsupported flower pot 1 ′ further includes one or more hanging devices 30 and the main pot body 10. It further includes one or more connecting holes 17 corresponding to one or more hanging devices 30 respectively. Each hanging device 30 includes a hanging body 31, a supporting portion 32 and a hanging hole 33. One or more of the hanging devices 30 can be provided with a hanging fastener 90 for lifting the unsupported flower pot 1 '. Other settings of the second preferred embodiment are the same as those of the first preferred embodiment.

A method for making a flower pot according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. A method for making a flower pot according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes the following steps: preparing a main pot body 10 having a bottom wall 11, a side wall 12 extending upward from the bottom wall 11, and surrounded by the bottom wall 11 and the side wall 12 A receiving cavity 13 formed in the space, and a top opening 14 in which the receiving cavity 13 communicates with the outside of the main basin body 10; a plurality of ventilation holes 21 are formed on the lower portion 15 of the main basin body 10; a plurality of selective channel members are attached 24 is on the inner side of the main basin body 10 and covers the ventilation holes 21 respectively; A certain number of weight members 25 are placed in the receiving cavity 13 of the main basin body 10, and the cumulative height of the weight members 25 does not exceed the height of the ventilation hole 21 at the highest position; and an optional channel member 24 is provided on the weight member. 25 on the top.

Although the invention has been shown and described in terms of preferred embodiments and several alternatives, the invention is not limited to the specific description contained in this specification. Additional alternative or equivalent components may also be used to implement the invention.

Claims (12)

A supportless flowerpot with a water-saving and insect-repellent device includes a main basin body having a bottom wall, a side wall extending upward from the bottom wall, and a bottom wall and the side wall surrounding the main pot body. A receiving cavity formed by the space, and a top opening connecting the receiving cavity to the outside of the main basin body; a water-proof insect-proof device comprising a plurality of ventilation holes arranged at the lower part of the main basin body; and a plurality of selective channels A member is disposed in the main basin to completely cover the ventilation hole. Each selective channel member has a predetermined water permeability and a predetermined air permeability, and at the same time prevents mosquitoes from entering the main basin to lay eggs. When a predetermined amount of soil and water When set in the containing cavity, water will be stored in the containing cavity so as to be absorbed by plants; wherein the water-saving and insect-repellent device further includes at least one drainage through hole provided on the main basin body, and a control member is provided on the main basin body. The drainage through-holes can be selectively opened to discharge water from the receiving cavity; the water-saving and insect-repellent device can further include a plurality of weight members arranged in the receiving cavity to increase the weight of the entire flowerpot. A supportless flowerpot with a water-saving and insect-proof device according to item 1 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the selective channel member is provided on the top of the weight member for partially separating the weight member and placing on the weight Soil above heavy components. According to item 1 or 2 of the scope of the patent application, an unsupported flowerpot with a water-saving and insect-proof device, the ventilation holes of the water-saving and insect-proof device are arranged at the lower part of the main basin body, and the height of the ventilation hole is the main The vertical height of the basin is about 1/4. According to item 3 of the scope of patent application, an unsupported flower pot The selective channel member is made of fiber composite material, and has predetermined water permeability and air permeability to prevent mosquitoes from entering the pot to lay eggs. According to an unsupported flower pot with a water-saving and insect-proof device according to item 3 of the scope of the patent application, the weight member is disposed at the lower part of the main basin body until the accumulated height of the weight member reaches the ventilation hole, and the The cumulative height of the weight member is not greater than the height of the ventilation hole at the highest position. According to item 1 or 2 of the scope of the patent application, an unsupported flower pot with a water-saving and insect-proof device, the weight member is disposed at the lower part of the main basin body until the accumulated height of the weight member reaches the ventilation hole, The accumulated height of the weight member is not greater than the height of the ventilation hole at the highest position. According to item 4 of the scope of the patent application, an unsupported flower pot with a water-saving and insect-proof device, the selective channel member is provided with a sheet structure, and is attached to the inner side of the main basin body to cover the ventilation hole. According to item 6 of the scope of the patent application, a supportless flowerpot with a water-saving and insect-proof device, the selective channel member is provided with a sheet structure and is attached to the inner side of the main basin body to cover the ventilation hole. The channel member is made of glass fiber. According to item 7 of the scope of the patent application, an unsupported flowerpot with a water-saving and insect-proof device, wherein the weight member is a stone block. An unsupported flowerpot with a water-saving and insect-prevention device according to item 8 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the weight member is a stone block. A supportless flowerpot with a water-saving and insect-proof device according to item 1 or 2 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the main pot is made of plastic and resin. An unsupported flower pot having a water-saving and insect-proof device according to item 8 of the scope of patent application, which The main basin system is made of plastic, resin, pottery or porcelain.