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- Patent Document 1 discloses a holding clip that is used when the stem is supported by a support or when the stem is reinforced as the stem break prevention structure.
- the holding clip includes a support pinch part that forms a bent part at the center, a stem pinch fixing part that is provided on both sides of the post pinch part, and a continuous part of the post pinch part and the stem pinch fixing part.
- a claw portion that overlaps each other when the support pinch portion is bent, and a lock portion that is connected to the tip of the stem pin fixing portion and keeps the bent state when bent together.
- Structure is the same as that disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2001-204267 and Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 9-9794.
- the pattern may hang down due to fruit growth.
- the handle is supported or restrained by a support using a clip or the like, if the handle is thin or if the handle is close to the main stem, it cannot be supported or restrained by the support.
- the handle is lifted and supported by a hanging strap or the like.
- the hanging string bites into the handle or the stem and is easy to break, and the upper fruit, leaves, and handle are disturbed when the lower handle of the plant is hung with the hanging string.
- the countermeasures using such a tube have problems such as difficulty in attaching the tube to the stem or handle, and the attached tube being easily detached from the stem or handle. Moreover, since the stem and the handle are tightened in a state where the tube is in close contact with the surface of the stem and the handle, there is a possibility that the growth of the stem may be hindered.
- the present invention has no restrictions on the timing of installation depending on the degree of growth of the stem or handle, is excellent in mounting operability, and can prevent the stem or handle from breaking by supplementing the independence of the stem or handle.
- the main purpose is to provide a reinforcement.
- the present invention provides a plant reinforcing tool that is attached to a corresponding part of a stem and prevents the stem from breaking by supporting the corresponding part, and is provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction and inserted.
- a gripping portion capable of restraining the corresponding portion of the stem, and an elastically deformable connecting portion connecting the gripping portions at both ends.
- the reinforcing tool can be easily attached to the root part (corresponding part) of a stem or a handle (hereinafter referred to as a stem) with a fruit separated from the main stem. .
- a stem part is supported by the shape according to the bending degree of the stem part by elastically deforming a connection part.
- the connecting portion can be elastically deformed moderately, and the local load on the stem can be relaxed and absorbed.
- the gripping portions at both ends are each substantially U-shaped in cross section, and are displaced from each other by approximately 180 degrees with respect to the connecting portion and connected to the connecting portion, More preferably, the gripping portions at both ends are attached to the corresponding portion by rotating the entire gripping portion from the state in which the gripping portions are arranged on both sides in the radial direction of the stem so that the stem is sandwiched therebetween. .
- the gripping portions at both ends can be attached to the corresponding portions of the stem almost simultaneously by arranging the gripping portions at both ends so as to sandwich the stem and rotating the entire body by approximately 90 degrees. , Hard to come off the corresponding part.
- each of the gripping portions at both ends has two side surfaces provided opposite to each other and a width narrower than the side surfaces, and connects the side edges of the two side surfaces.
- a bottom piece that is provided on the inside of the two side surfaces, and a locking protrusion that prevents the stem inserted into the space defined by the two side surfaces and the bottom piece from falling out. Is more preferable.
- the connecting portion connects one of the two side surfaces of each of the gripping portions, and is in the form of a piece narrower than the side surface. More preferably.
- the connecting part that connects the side surfaces on one side of the both side surfaces constituting the gripping part is narrower than the side surface, the contact area to the stem is reduced, It becomes difficult to inhibit stem growth.
- the connecting portion connects one of the two side surfaces of each of the gripping portions, and has a substantially circular cross section. preferable.
- the direction of elastic deformation is not limited, and since it can be deformed in any direction, it can be attached in a deformed state following the shape of the stem. it can. Therefore, the plant reinforcing tool of the present invention is unlikely to be a factor that inhibits plant growth.
- stem is used in a broad sense including branches, petioles and similar plant parts extending from the stem.
- the “corresponding portion of the stem” is a portion close to the main stem. In short, it is the best part to supplement the independence of the stem.
- the elastically deformable connecting portion means that the connecting portion is more easily elastically deformed than the gripping portion. For example, when the reinforcing tool is made of resin, the connecting portion is shaped compared to the gripping portion. It is easy to deform.
- FIG. 1 It is a perspective view which shows the plant stem reinforcement 1 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view when the plant stem reinforcement 1 is inverted 180 degrees from the posture of FIG. It is a top view of the reinforcing tool 1 for plant stems. It is the figure (front view) which looked at the plant stem reinforcement 1 from the side surface 2a direction. It is the figure (side view) which looked at the plant stem reinforcement 1 from the U-shaped edge part side in which the corresponding
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view when the plant stem reinforcing tool 1A is inverted 180 degrees from the posture of FIG. 9. It is a figure which shows the usage example which used 1 A of plant stem reinforcements for the corresponding
- FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the reinforcement tool 1B for plant stems which concerns on the modification 2 of embodiment of this invention.
- FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 15.
- the plant stem reinforcing tool 1 includes a grip portion 2 provided on both sides and a connecting portion 3 connecting the grip portions 2 to each other as shown in FIGS. 1 to 5. .
- the length dimension of the plant stem reinforcing tool 1 is arbitrarily set according to the thickness of the stem to be attached, and is, for example, an elongated shape of about 25 to 60 mm.
- This plant stem reinforcing tool 1 is, for example, a resin molded product, and the material thereof is not limited to resin (this is not limited to ordinary resin such as polypropylene, but also includes degradable resin), and rubber or paper may be used. Good.
- the features of the plant stalk reinforcement 1 are in particular that the holding part 2 is provided on both sides of the connection part 3, the connection part 3 is elastically deformable, and the plant stem reinforcement 1 in the stalk 8.
- the whole plant stem reinforcing tool 1 By rotating the whole plant stem reinforcing tool 1 from the state in which each gripping part 2 is arranged in the radial direction of the stem 8 so that the corresponding gripping part 2 sandwiches the corresponding part which is a part to which the gripping part 2 is attached. It is in the point which can be attached to a corresponding part by restraining.
- the grip portions 2 at both ends of the plant stem reinforcement 1 have opposite side surfaces 2a and bottom pieces 2b connecting the side edges of both side surfaces 2a.
- disconnected the holding part 2 in the cross section orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the plant stem reinforcement tool 1) of the holding part 2 is a substantially U shape by the both-sides 2a and the bottom piece 2b.
- locking protrusions 4 are provided on the inner surfaces of both side surfaces 2 a of each gripping portion 2 so as to face each other.
- guide ribs 6 are provided on the outer surface of one side surface 2a of each grip portion 2, respectively.
- each guide rib 6 prevents the reinforcing tool 1 from bending greatly by colliding with each other on the lower side when the handle 8 a hangs downward, that is, the deformation amount regulating action of the plant stem reinforcing tool 1. Also doubles.
- reinforcing ribs 3a are continuous along the longitudinal direction of the plant stem reinforcing tool 1 on the outer surface of the side surface 2a on the back side in FIG. Is provided. Further, the grip portions 2 at both ends are displaced from each other by about 180 degrees with respect to the connecting portion 3, that is, the two grip portions 2 are provided point-symmetrically with respect to the center in the longitudinal direction of the plant stem reinforcement 1. ing. Accordingly, the two U-shaped grips 2 are opened in opposite directions.
- Each locking projection 4 is provided so as to protrude from the inner surface of both side surfaces 2a of each gripping portion 2, and has inclined surfaces 4a and 4b.
- the inclined surface 4a on the opening side in each gripping part 2 is formed with a smaller inclination angle with respect to the inner surface of the side surface 2a than the surface 4b on the small opening 5 side (inner side).
- the stem 8 is easy to insert into the U-shape of the grip portion 2 along the inclined surface 4a, but once entering the U-shape, the inclined surface 4b is more acute with respect to the inner surface of the side surface 2a than the inclined surface 4a. It is hard to come off by being caught in.
- the connecting portion 3 connects the side surfaces 2a of the two side surfaces 2a of each gripping portion 2 (in this example, the side surfaces 2a on the back side in FIG. 1).
- the connecting portion 3 is in the form of a piece whose width in the longitudinal direction is narrower than that of the side surface 2a.
- the plant reinforcing tool 1 is attached so that the extending direction of the handle 8a and the longitudinal direction intersect the corresponding portion of the handle 8a, that is, the handle 8a.
- the plant reinforcing tool 1 is arranged so that is inserted through the space surrounded by the connecting portion 3 and the two guide ribs 6.
- the plant reinforcing tool 1 is rotated 90 degrees in the direction indicated by the arrow in FIG.
- the corresponding portion of the handle 8a is inserted into the U-shaped internal space of the grip portion 2 on both sides provided at positions displaced by approximately 180 degrees from each other.
- the corresponding portion of the handle 8a inserted into the internal space is held by the locking projection 4, so that it is difficult to come off.
- each gripping portion 2 since the bottom piece 2b connecting the two side surfaces 2a constituting each gripping portion 2 is narrower than the side surface 2a, the bottom piece 2b is inserted when the corresponding portion of the handle 8a is inserted into the U-shaped space. Is easily elastically deformed. Therefore, it is easy to insert the corresponding portion of the handle 8 a beyond the locking protrusion 4 into the internal space of the grip portion 2.
- the root portion of the handle 8 a is reinforced by the holding part 2 and the connecting part 3 constituting the plant reinforcing tool 1 by attaching the plant reinforcing tool 1. Is done.
- the connecting portion 3 is elastically deformed according to the shape of the corresponding portion of the handle 8a, for example, the handle 8a of the stem 8 is grown or the fruit is enlarged. Is bent downward, the load applied to the handle 8a of the stem 8 can be relaxed and absorbed while the connecting portion 3 is elastically deformed appropriately.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a plant stem reinforcing tool 1A according to Modification 1 of the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view when the plant stem reinforcement 1A is inverted 180 degrees from the posture of FIG.
- FIG. 11 is a figure which shows the usage example which used the reinforcing tool 1A for plant stems for the corresponding
- FIG. 1A In the description regarding the plant stem reinforcing tool 1A of the present example, the same components as those of the plant stem reinforcing tool 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.
- the plant stem reinforcement 1 ⁇ / b> A is longer than the plant stem reinforcement 1 in the entire length L of the connecting portion 3, and the hook portion 10 is provided on the outer surface of the side surface 2 a constituting each gripping portion 2. ing.
- connection part 3 whose long dimension L is longer, and even if the corresponding part of the handle
- the corresponding portion of the handle 8a can be reinforced and supported. Therefore, the load applied to the corresponding part of the handle 8a can be relaxed by attaching the plant stem reinforcement 1A.
- the hook portion 10 can lift the handle 8 a by the hanging strap M using the hook portion 10 after the reinforcing tool 1 is attached to the handle 8 a. Therefore, the plant stem reinforcement 1A according to the present embodiment has a hook portion even when, for example, the fruit 9 of the tomato 7 is unexpectedly enlarged, or when the tomato 7 is weakened by bacterial wilt or the like. 10, it is possible to more effectively prevent the handle 8a and the stem 8 from breaking because the corresponding portion of the handle 8a is suspended from above. Moreover, the position of the corresponding
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a plant stem reinforcement 1B according to Modification 2 of the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the plant stem reinforcement 1 ⁇ / b> B attached to the stem 8 a of the stem 8.
- 14 to 17 are a top view, a front view, a rear view, and a side view of the plant stem reinforcing tool 1B.
- 18 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. Also in the description regarding the plant stem reinforcement tool 1B of this example, the same components as those of the plant stem reinforcement tools 1 and 1A are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.
- the plant stalk reinforcing tool 1B is different from the plant stalk reinforcing tools 1 and 1A in that the guide rib 6 provided on the outer surface of the holding part 2 is omitted, and a connecting part that connects the holding parts 2 to each other.
- the difference is that the cross section of 30 is substantially circular.
- the grips 2 at both ends of the plant stem reinforcement 1B connect the two side surfaces 2a and the side edges of both side surfaces 2a in the same manner as the grips 2 of the plant stem reinforcement 1, 1A.
- the bottom piece 2b is substantially U-shaped.
- the connecting part 30 of the plant stem reinforcing tool 1B is longer in length than the connecting part 3 of the plant stem reinforcing tool 1, 1A, and its cross-sectional shape is not a rectangle but a substantially circular shape. Therefore, the connection part 30 of the plant stem reinforcement 1B can be elastically deformed in all directions.
- the plant stem reinforcing tool 1B has such a connecting portion 30, so that, for example, as shown by an imaginary line in FIG. 2 can be freely displaced in any direction of XY, that is, 360 °. Therefore, the plant stem reinforcing tool 1B can be smoothly followed by the shape of the corresponding portion of the plant stem 8.
- the length of the connecting portion 30 is appropriately set according to the type of plant to which the plant stem reinforcing tool 1B is attached. Moreover, in the plant stem reinforcement 1B, the connecting portion 30 extends to the outer surface of the two side surfaces 2a, and this portion functions as the reinforcing rib 30a.
- one of the two grip portions 2 may be formed slightly larger than the other depending on the application.
- the reinforcing tool is set in the unfolded shape of gripping part 2A ⁇ connecting part 3 ⁇ holding part 2B ⁇ connecting part 3 ⁇ holding part 2C ⁇ connecting part 3 ⁇ holding part 2D, and the gripping parts 2A and 2B are oriented in the same direction.
- the gripping parts 2C and 2D are oriented in the same direction.
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Provided is a plant reinforcing tool that prevents branch breaking by being attached to the corresponding part (8a) of a branch (8) to support the corresponding part (8a), wherein a reinforcing tool (1 (1A, 1B)) is equipped with holding parts (2) disposed on both ends in the lengthwise direction that are capable of binding the corresponding part (8a) of the inserted branch (8), and a connecting part (3(30)) that connects the holding parts at both ends and is able to deform elastically. Additionally, the holding parts (2) at both ends of the abovementioned plant reinforcing tool are each roughly in the shape of a "U" and are connected by the connecting part (3(30)). The abovementioned plant reinforcing tool is attachable to the corresponding part (8a) by rotating entirely therearound when disposed on both sides of the inserted corresponding part (8a) of the branch (8).
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本発明は、トマト、ナス、キュウリなどの植物において、茎に取り付けられて茎対応部を支持して茎折れを防ぐ植物用補強具に関する。
The present invention relates to a plant reinforcing tool that is attached to a stem and supports a stem-corresponding portion to prevent stem breakage in plants such as tomato, eggplant, and cucumber.
農園芸分野においては、トマトなどの茎が強風や果実などの荷重により茎折れしないよう色々な茎折れ防止構造が採用される。特許文献１には、その茎折れ防止構造として茎を支柱によって支える場合や茎を補強する場合に用いられる保持クリップが開示されている。この保持クリップは、中央部に折り曲げ部を形成している支柱挟み部と、該支柱挟み部の両側に連設された茎挟み固定部と、支柱挟み部と茎挟み固定部との連設部に設けられ、支柱挟み部が折り曲げられたときに互いに重なり合って支柱を挟み込む爪部と、茎挟み固定部の先端に連設されて互いに折り曲げられたときに折り曲げ状態を保つロック部とを備えた構造である。なお、このような構造は、日本国特許出願公開第２００１－２０４２６７号公報および日本国特許出願公開第平９－９７９４号公報に開示のものと同様である。
In the field of agriculture and horticulture, various stem breakage prevention structures are employed so that stems such as tomatoes do not break due to strong winds or fruits. Patent Document 1 discloses a holding clip that is used when the stem is supported by a support or when the stem is reinforced as the stem break prevention structure. The holding clip includes a support pinch part that forms a bent part at the center, a stem pinch fixing part that is provided on both sides of the post pinch part, and a continuous part of the post pinch part and the stem pinch fixing part. Provided with a claw portion that overlaps each other when the support pinch portion is bent, and a lock portion that is connected to the tip of the stem pin fixing portion and keeps the bent state when bent together. Structure. Such a structure is the same as that disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2001-204267 and Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 9-9794.
ところで、トマトの木のように、主茎から枝分かれた柄に多数のあるいは大きな果実が生る植物では、柄が果実の成長により垂れ下がって折れることがある。この対策として、上記のように、クリップ等を用いて支柱で柄を支持したり拘束しようとしても、柄が細い場合や柄が主茎に接近している場合には支柱で支持したり拘束できないことが多い。そこで、他の対策としては、吊り紐などにより柄を上方へ吊り上げ支持することも考えられる。しかし、その場合は、着果した全ての柄を吊すのは作業量の面から難しい。また、吊り構造では、柄や茎に吊り紐が食い込んで折れ易くなったり、植物の下方の柄を吊り紐で吊るす際に上方の果実、葉、および柄などが邪魔になるという課題がある。
By the way, in plants such as tomato trees in which a large number or large fruits grow on a pattern branched from the main stem, the pattern may hang down due to fruit growth. As a countermeasure against this, as described above, even if the handle is supported or restrained by a support using a clip or the like, if the handle is thin or if the handle is close to the main stem, it cannot be supported or restrained by the support. There are many cases. Therefore, as another countermeasure, it is conceivable that the handle is lifted and supported by a hanging strap or the like. However, in that case, it is difficult from the viewpoint of the amount of work to suspend all the finished patterns. Moreover, in the hanging structure, there is a problem that the hanging string bites into the handle or the stem and is easy to break, and the upper fruit, leaves, and handle are disturbed when the lower handle of the plant is hung with the hanging string.
なお、日本国特許出願公開第平１１－１６８９７４号公報には、接ぎ木する場合に用いられる接ぎ木支持具であって、茎部が短い台木又は穂木に用いても、接ぎ木を支障なく行うことができる接ぎ木支持具が開示されている。この接ぎ木支持具は、例えば、軸方向の一端側に設けられた割れ目と、一端側から他端側に向かって切り欠いた切り欠き部を有した弾性プラスチックチューブからなる。上記した茎折れ防止の対策として、このようなチューブを茎に沿って茎の折れを防ぎたい部分（対応部）に沿って取り付けて当該対応部を補強支持することも考えられる。しかしながら、このようなチューブを用いた対策では、チューブを茎や柄に取り付けにくかったり、また、取り付けたチューブが茎や柄から外れ易いなどの課題があった。また、チューブが茎や柄の表面に密接した状態で茎や柄を締め付けるので、茎の生長を妨げるおそれがあった。
Japanese Patent Application Publication No. Hei 11-168974 discloses a graft support that is used when grafting, and even when used on rootstocks or hogis with short stems, grafting can be performed without hindrance. A graft support that can be used is disclosed. This graft support is made of, for example, an elastic plastic tube having a slit provided on one end side in the axial direction and a notch cut out from one end side toward the other end side. As a measure for preventing the above-described stem breakage, it is also conceivable that such a tube is attached along the stem along the portion (corresponding portion) where it is desired to prevent the stem from being broken to reinforce and support the corresponding portion. However, the countermeasures using such a tube have problems such as difficulty in attaching the tube to the stem or handle, and the attached tube being easily detached from the stem or handle. Moreover, since the stem and the handle are tightened in a state where the tube is in close contact with the surface of the stem and the handle, there is a possibility that the growth of the stem may be hindered.
そこで、本発明は、茎や柄の生長の程度による取付時期的な制約がなく、取付操作性に優れ、しかも茎や柄の自立性を補うことで茎や柄が折れるのを防止できる植物用補強具を提供することを主たる目的とする。
Therefore, the present invention has no restrictions on the timing of installation depending on the degree of growth of the stem or handle, is excellent in mounting operability, and can prevent the stem or handle from breaking by supplementing the independence of the stem or handle. The main purpose is to provide a reinforcement.
上記目的を達成するために、本発明は、茎の対応部に取り付けられて前記対応部を支持することにより茎折れを防ぐ植物用補強具であって、長手方向の両端に設けられ、挿入される前記茎の前記対応部を拘束可能な把持部と、両端の前記把持部同士を接続している弾性変形可能な連結部とを備えることを特徴としている。
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a plant reinforcing tool that is attached to a corresponding part of a stem and prevents the stem from breaking by supporting the corresponding part, and is provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction and inserted. A gripping portion capable of restraining the corresponding portion of the stem, and an elastically deformable connecting portion connecting the gripping portions at both ends.
このような植物用補強具によれば、例えば、補強具が主茎から分かれて果実を付けた茎や柄（以下、茎と言う）の根本部分（対応部）に対し簡単に取り付けることができる。そして、本発明の植物用補強具を茎の対応部に取り付けることで、当該対応部は、本発明の植物用補強具における両方の把持部及び間の連結部により補強される。また、連結部が弾性変形することにより茎部分の曲がり程度に応じた形状で茎部分を支持する。また、例えば茎の生長や果実の肥大化により茎の折れ方向への荷重が大きくなると、連結部が適度に弾性変形して茎の局部荷重を緩和吸収できる。
According to such a plant reinforcing tool, for example, the reinforcing tool can be easily attached to the root part (corresponding part) of a stem or a handle (hereinafter referred to as a stem) with a fruit separated from the main stem. . Then, by attaching the plant reinforcing tool of the present invention to the corresponding part of the stem, the corresponding part is reinforced by both the gripping parts and the connecting part in the plant reinforcing tool of the present invention. Moreover, a stem part is supported by the shape according to the bending degree of the stem part by elastically deforming a connection part. Further, for example, when the load in the direction of stem bending increases due to stem growth or fruit enlargement, the connecting portion can be elastically deformed moderately, and the local load on the stem can be relaxed and absorbed.
また、本発明の植物用補強具において、両端の前記把持部は、それぞれ略断面Ｕ字形状であり、かつ、前記連結部に対し互いに略１８０度変位して前記連結部に接続されており、両端の前記把持部が前記茎を挟むように前記茎の径方向の両側にそれぞれの前記把持部を配置した状態から全体を回転させることで、前記対応部に取り付けられる構成であることがより好ましい。
Further, in the plant reinforcing tool of the present invention, the gripping portions at both ends are each substantially U-shaped in cross section, and are displaced from each other by approximately 180 degrees with respect to the connecting portion and connected to the connecting portion, More preferably, the gripping portions at both ends are attached to the corresponding portion by rotating the entire gripping portion from the state in which the gripping portions are arranged on both sides in the radial direction of the stem so that the stem is sandwiched therebetween. .
これにより、両端の把持部が茎を挟むように配置して全体を略９０度回転させることで、両端の把持部をほぼ同時に茎の対応部に取り付けることができるので、取付操作性に優れるとともに、対応部から外れ難い。
As a result, the gripping portions at both ends can be attached to the corresponding portions of the stem almost simultaneously by arranging the gripping portions at both ends so as to sandwich the stem and rotating the entire body by approximately 90 degrees. , Hard to come off the corresponding part.
また、本発明の植物用補強具において、両端の前記把持部の各々は、互いに対向して設けられた二つの側面と、前記側面より幅が細く、二つの前記側面の側縁同士を接続している底片と、二つの前記側面の内側に設けられ、二つの前記側面及び前記底片で区画された空間に挿入される前記茎が抜けるのを防止めする係止突起とを有していることがより好ましい。
Further, in the plant reinforcing tool of the present invention, each of the gripping portions at both ends has two side surfaces provided opposite to each other and a width narrower than the side surfaces, and connects the side edges of the two side surfaces. A bottom piece that is provided on the inside of the two side surfaces, and a locking protrusion that prevents the stem inserted into the space defined by the two side surfaces and the bottom piece from falling out. Is more preferable.
これにより、各把持部から茎が抜けるのを防ぐことができるとともに、底片の幅を側面より細くすることで、茎の対応部に対する接触面積が少なくなり、茎の生長を阻害しにくくなる。
This makes it possible to prevent the stem from coming off from each gripping portion, and by making the width of the bottom piece thinner than the side surface, the contact area with respect to the corresponding portion of the stem is reduced, making it difficult to inhibit the growth of the stem.
また、本発明の植物用補強具において、前記連結部は、それぞれの前記把持部の二つの前記側面のうちの一方の前記側面同士を接続し、かつ該側面より幅が細い片状となっていることがより好ましい。
Moreover, in the plant reinforcing tool of the present invention, the connecting portion connects one of the two side surfaces of each of the gripping portions, and is in the form of a piece narrower than the side surface. More preferably.
これにより、把持部を構成している両側面のうち片側の側面同士を接続している連結部が、該側面より幅細の片状となっているので、茎への接触面積が少なくなり、茎の生長を阻害しにくくなる。
Thereby, since the connecting part that connects the side surfaces on one side of the both side surfaces constituting the gripping part is narrower than the side surface, the contact area to the stem is reduced, It becomes difficult to inhibit stem growth.
また、本発明の植物用補強具において、前記連結部は、それぞれの前記把持部の二つの前記側面のうちの一方の前記側面同士を接続し、かつ断面が略円形になっていることがより好ましい。
Moreover, in the plant reinforcing tool of the present invention, the connecting portion connects one of the two side surfaces of each of the gripping portions, and has a substantially circular cross section. preferable.
このように連結部の断面を略円形とすることで、弾性変形する方向が限定されず、どの方向にも変形することができるので、茎の形状に追随して変形させた状態で取り付けることができる。したがって、本発明の植物用補強具が植物の生長阻害要因となりにくい。
Thus, by making the cross section of the connecting portion substantially circular, the direction of elastic deformation is not limited, and since it can be deformed in any direction, it can be attached in a deformed state following the shape of the stem. it can. Therefore, the plant reinforcing tool of the present invention is unlikely to be a factor that inhibits plant growth.
本明細書において、「茎」とは茎から延びる枝や葉柄それに類似の植物部分を含む広義な意味で使用している。「茎の対応部」とは、図３に例示したトマトの場合だと、主茎に近い部分となる。要は茎の自立性を補う上で最適な部分である。「弾性変形可能な連結部」とは、連結部が把持部より弾性変形し易くなっていることであり、例えば補強具が樹脂製の場合であれば、連結部が把持部に比べ形状的に変形容易に形成されていることである。
In this specification, “stem” is used in a broad sense including branches, petioles and similar plant parts extending from the stem. In the case of the tomato illustrated in FIG. 3, the “corresponding portion of the stem” is a portion close to the main stem. In short, it is the best part to supplement the independence of the stem. “The elastically deformable connecting portion” means that the connecting portion is more easily elastically deformed than the gripping portion. For example, when the reinforcing tool is made of resin, the connecting portion is shaped compared to the gripping portion. It is easy to deform.
以下、本発明の好ましい実施形態について、図面を参照しながら説明する。なお、以下の説明では、まず、本発明の実施形態に係る植物茎用補強具１について図１～図８を参照しながらその構造および取付操作について説明する。そして、次に、本発明の実施形態の変形例１に係る植物茎用補強具１Ａについて図９～図１１を参照しながら植物茎用補強具１からの変更点について説明し、さらに、本発明の実施形態の変形例２に係る植物茎用補強具１Ｂについて図１２および図１３を参照しながら説明する。
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, first, the structure and mounting operation of the plant stem reinforcing tool 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Next, the plant stem reinforcement 1A according to Modification 1 of the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11 with respect to changes from the plant stem reinforcement 1 and the present invention. A plant stem reinforcement 1B according to Modification 2 of the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
本発明の実施形態に係る植物茎用補強具１は、図１～図５に示されるごとく、両側に設けられた把持部２及び該把持部２同士を接続している連結部３とからなる。植物茎用補強具１の長さ寸法は、取付対象の茎の太さなどに応じて任意に設定されるが、例えば２５～６０ｍｍ程度の細長い形状である。この植物茎用補強具１は、例えば樹脂成形品であり、材質には樹脂（これにはポリプロピレン等の通常の樹脂に限られず、分解性樹脂も含まれる）以外にゴムや紙を用いてもよい。植物茎用補強具１の特徴は、特に、連結部３の両側に把持部２を有していること、連結部３が弾性変形可能となっていること、茎８における植物茎用補強具１を取り付ける部分である対応部を各把持部２が挟むように各把持部２を茎８の径方向に配置した状態から植物茎用補強具１全体を回転させることで各把持部２に対応部を拘束させることで対応部に取り付けることができる点にある。以下、これらの特徴について説明する。
The plant stem reinforcing tool 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a grip portion 2 provided on both sides and a connecting portion 3 connecting the grip portions 2 to each other as shown in FIGS. 1 to 5. . The length dimension of the plant stem reinforcing tool 1 is arbitrarily set according to the thickness of the stem to be attached, and is, for example, an elongated shape of about 25 to 60 mm. This plant stem reinforcing tool 1 is, for example, a resin molded product, and the material thereof is not limited to resin (this is not limited to ordinary resin such as polypropylene, but also includes degradable resin), and rubber or paper may be used. Good. The features of the plant stalk reinforcement 1 are in particular that the holding part 2 is provided on both sides of the connection part 3, the connection part 3 is elastically deformable, and the plant stem reinforcement 1 in the stalk 8. By rotating the whole plant stem reinforcing tool 1 from the state in which each gripping part 2 is arranged in the radial direction of the stem 8 so that the corresponding gripping part 2 sandwiches the corresponding part which is a part to which the gripping part 2 is attached. It is in the point which can be attached to a corresponding part by restraining. Hereinafter, these features will be described.
植物茎用補強具１の両端の把持部２は、対向している両側面２ａ、及び両側面２ａの側縁同士を接続している底片２ｂを有する。そして、把持部２の断面形状（植物茎用補強具１の長手方向と直交する断面で把持部２を切断した形状）は、両側面２ａおよび底片２ｂとによって略Ｕ字形となっている。また、各把持部２の両側面２ａの内面には、係止突起４が対向して設けられている。また、各把持部２の一方の側面２ａの外面には、それぞれガイドリブ６が設けられている。なお、本例では、ガイドリブ６は、各把持部２の二つの側面２ａのうち、図１において手前側にある側面２ａにおける連結部３寄りの縁部に沿って設けられている。これら二つのガイドリブ６は、植物茎用補強具１を茎８の柄８ａに取り付ける際に、茎８の柄８ａに対して植物茎用補強具１を回転させる方向を決める上で好適となる。すなわち、図７に示すように、ガイドリブ６が設けられた側面２ａを下向きにしてガイドリブ６の間に柄８ａを挟むように植物茎用補強具１を配置した後、柄８ａがガイドリブ６に沿って案内されるように植物茎用補強具１を回転させることで、スムーズに植物茎用補強具１を柄８ａに取り付けることができる。また、各ガイドリブ６は、図６において、柄８ａが更に下向きに垂れ下がった場合、下側で互いにぶつかることにより補強具１が大きく曲がるのを防ぐ、つまり植物茎用補強具１の変形量規制作用も兼ねる。
The grip portions 2 at both ends of the plant stem reinforcement 1 have opposite side surfaces 2a and bottom pieces 2b connecting the side edges of both side surfaces 2a. And the cross-sectional shape (shape which cut | disconnected the holding part 2 in the cross section orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the plant stem reinforcement tool 1) of the holding part 2 is a substantially U shape by the both-sides 2a and the bottom piece 2b. Further, locking protrusions 4 are provided on the inner surfaces of both side surfaces 2 a of each gripping portion 2 so as to face each other. In addition, guide ribs 6 are provided on the outer surface of one side surface 2a of each grip portion 2, respectively. In addition, in this example, the guide rib 6 is provided along the edge part near the connection part 3 in the side surface 2a which is a near side in FIG. These two guide ribs 6 are suitable for determining the direction in which the plant stem reinforcement 1 is rotated with respect to the handle 8a of the stem 8 when the plant stem reinforcement 1 is attached to the handle 8a of the stem 8. That is, as shown in FIG. 7, after the plant stem reinforcing tool 1 is arranged so that the side face 2 a provided with the guide rib 6 faces downward and the handle 8 a is sandwiched between the guide ribs 6, the handle 8 a extends along the guide rib 6. By rotating the plant stem reinforcement 1 so as to be guided, the plant stem reinforcement 1 can be smoothly attached to the handle 8a. In addition, in FIG. 6, each guide rib 6 prevents the reinforcing tool 1 from bending greatly by colliding with each other on the lower side when the handle 8 a hangs downward, that is, the deformation amount regulating action of the plant stem reinforcing tool 1. Also doubles.
各把持部２の二つの側面２ａのうち、図１において奥側にある側面２ａの外面及び連結部３の外面には、補強リブ３ａが植物茎用補強具１の長手方向に沿って連続して設けられている。また、両端の把持部２は、連結部３に対し互いに略１８０度変位した状態、すなわち、二つの把持部２は、植物茎用補強具１の長手方向の中心に対して点対称に設けられている。したがって、Ｕ字型の二つの把持部２は、互いに逆向きに開放されている。以下において、二つの把持部２の各々におけるＵ字型の開いた部分、すなわち、把持部２における底片２ｂと反対側の開いた部分を「開口」と称するが、後述の小開口５とは異なる。
Among the two side surfaces 2a of each gripping part 2, reinforcing ribs 3a are continuous along the longitudinal direction of the plant stem reinforcing tool 1 on the outer surface of the side surface 2a on the back side in FIG. Is provided. Further, the grip portions 2 at both ends are displaced from each other by about 180 degrees with respect to the connecting portion 3, that is, the two grip portions 2 are provided point-symmetrically with respect to the center in the longitudinal direction of the plant stem reinforcement 1. ing. Accordingly, the two U-shaped grips 2 are opened in opposite directions. Hereinafter, a U-shaped open portion in each of the two gripping portions 2, that is, an open portion on the opposite side of the bottom piece 2 b in the gripping portion 2 is referred to as an “opening”, but is different from a small opening 5 described later. .
ここで、各側面２ａは、矩形の平板状であり、側縁同士が間隔を保って設けられた２つの底片２ｂで接続されている。各底片２ｂは、植物用補強具１の長手方向に対して間隔を空けて設けられている。したがって、図１から図３に示すように、各底片２ｂの間には小開口５が形成されている。また、茎８の対応部を各把持部２のＵ字型内に拘束させた状態において、当該対応部は、各把持部２における開口及び小開口５を通じて露出する。したがって、植物茎用補強具１を取り付けることによって茎８の生長が阻害されにくい。
Here, each side surface 2a has a rectangular flat plate shape, and the side edges are connected to each other by two bottom pieces 2b provided at intervals. Each bottom piece 2b is provided at intervals with respect to the longitudinal direction of the plant reinforcing tool 1. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a small opening 5 is formed between the bottom pieces 2b. Further, in a state where the corresponding portion of the stem 8 is constrained within the U shape of each gripping portion 2, the corresponding portion is exposed through the opening and the small opening 5 in each gripping portion 2. Therefore, the growth of the stem 8 is hardly inhibited by attaching the plant stem reinforcement 1.
各係止突起４は、各把持部２の両側面２ａの内面から突出して設けられており、傾斜面４ａ，４ｂを有する。そして、各把持部２における開口側の傾斜面４ａが小開口５側（内側）の面４ｂよりも側面２ａの内面に対してより小さな傾斜角で形成されている。茎８は、傾斜面４ａに沿って把持部２のＵ字型内に挿入し易い反面、一旦Ｕ字型内に入ると傾斜面４ａよりも側面２ａの内面に対してより鋭角な傾斜面４ｂに引っ掛かることにより抜け難い。
Each locking projection 4 is provided so as to protrude from the inner surface of both side surfaces 2a of each gripping portion 2, and has inclined surfaces 4a and 4b. And the inclined surface 4a on the opening side in each gripping part 2 is formed with a smaller inclination angle with respect to the inner surface of the side surface 2a than the surface 4b on the small opening 5 side (inner side). The stem 8 is easy to insert into the U-shape of the grip portion 2 along the inclined surface 4a, but once entering the U-shape, the inclined surface 4b is more acute with respect to the inner surface of the side surface 2a than the inclined surface 4a. It is hard to come off by being caught in.
連結部３は、各把持部２の両側面２ａのうち一方の側面２ａ同士（本例では、図１において奥側にある側面２ａ同士）を接続している。この連結部３は、側面２ａより長手方向の幅が細い片状であり、植物用補強具１が茎８の対応部に取り付けられたときに、茎８の対応部の形状に応じて弾性変形するので、茎８の対応部に過剰な負荷がかからず、結果として茎８の生長が阻害されにくい。補強リブ３ａは、各把持部２における連結部３で接続されている側の側面２ａ及び連結部３に沿って延びており、各部を一体化している。
The connecting portion 3 connects the side surfaces 2a of the two side surfaces 2a of each gripping portion 2 (in this example, the side surfaces 2a on the back side in FIG. 1). The connecting portion 3 is in the form of a piece whose width in the longitudinal direction is narrower than that of the side surface 2a. When the plant reinforcing tool 1 is attached to the corresponding portion of the stem 8, it is elastically deformed according to the shape of the corresponding portion of the stem 8. Therefore, an excessive load is not applied to the corresponding portion of the stem 8, and as a result, the growth of the stem 8 is hardly inhibited. The reinforcing rib 3a extends along the side surface 2a and the connecting part 3 on the side connected by the connecting part 3 in each gripping part 2, and integrates each part.
図６乃至図８は以上において説明した植物用補強具１を茎８の対応部に取り付けるときの操作要領を示している。植物用補強具１は、例えば、図６に示すように、トマト７の茎８に取り付けられると場合、例えば、果実９がある程度の大きさになった段階で取り付けられるが、着果する前に取り付けてもよい。植物用補強具１は、例えば、図６に示すように、主茎である茎８から分かれた柄８ａの根本部分（対応部）に取り付けられる。
FIGS. 6 to 8 show the operation procedure when the plant reinforcing tool 1 described above is attached to the corresponding part of the stem 8. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the plant reinforcing tool 1 is attached to the stem 8 of the tomato 7, for example, it is attached at a stage where the fruit 9 becomes a certain size. It may be attached. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the plant reinforcing tool 1 is attached to a root portion (corresponding portion) of a handle 8 a that is separated from a stem 8 that is a main stem.
植物用補強具１の取付要領は、まず、図７に示すように、植物用補強具１を柄８ａの対応部に対し柄８ａの延伸方向と長手方向が交差するように、すなわち、柄８ａが連結部３および二つのガイドリブ６で囲まれた空間に挿し通されるように植物用補強具１を配置する。そして、その状態から植物用補強具１を図７に矢印で示す方向へ９０度回転する。これにより、図８に示すように、互いに略１８０度変位した位置に設けられている両側の把持部２のＵ字状の内部空間へ柄８ａの対応部が挿入される。このとき、それぞれの把持部２では、係止突起４によって上記内部空間へ挿入された柄８ａの対応部が保持されるので抜けにくい。
First, as shown in FIG. 7, the plant reinforcing tool 1 is attached so that the extending direction of the handle 8a and the longitudinal direction intersect the corresponding portion of the handle 8a, that is, the handle 8a. The plant reinforcing tool 1 is arranged so that is inserted through the space surrounded by the connecting portion 3 and the two guide ribs 6. Then, from this state, the plant reinforcing tool 1 is rotated 90 degrees in the direction indicated by the arrow in FIG. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 8, the corresponding portion of the handle 8a is inserted into the U-shaped internal space of the grip portion 2 on both sides provided at positions displaced by approximately 180 degrees from each other. At this time, in each gripping portion 2, the corresponding portion of the handle 8a inserted into the internal space is held by the locking projection 4, so that it is difficult to come off.
また、各把持部２を構成している二つの側面２ａを接続している底片２ｂが側面２ａよりも幅が細いので、柄８ａの対応部をＵ字状の空間に挿入する際に底片２ｂが容易に弾性変形する。したがって、柄８ａの対応部を係止突起４を越えて把持部２の内部空間へ挿入し易い。
In addition, since the bottom piece 2b connecting the two side surfaces 2a constituting each gripping portion 2 is narrower than the side surface 2a, the bottom piece 2b is inserted when the corresponding portion of the handle 8a is inserted into the U-shaped space. Is easily elastically deformed. Therefore, it is easy to insert the corresponding portion of the handle 8 a beyond the locking protrusion 4 into the internal space of the grip portion 2.
そして、図６に示すように、柄８ａの根本部分は、植物用補強具１が取り付けられることで、植物用補強具１を構成している把持部２及び連結部３によりその自立性が補強される。また、この場合、植物用補強具１は、柄８ａの対応部の形状に応じて連結部３が弾性変形するので、例えば茎８の柄８ａが生長したり果実が肥大化することにより柄８ａが下側に折れ曲がると、連結部３が適度に弾性変形しつつ茎８の柄８ａにかかる荷重を緩和吸収することができる。
As shown in FIG. 6, the root portion of the handle 8 a is reinforced by the holding part 2 and the connecting part 3 constituting the plant reinforcing tool 1 by attaching the plant reinforcing tool 1. Is done. In this case, in the plant reinforcing tool 1, since the connecting portion 3 is elastically deformed according to the shape of the corresponding portion of the handle 8a, for example, the handle 8a of the stem 8 is grown or the fruit is enlarged. Is bent downward, the load applied to the handle 8a of the stem 8 can be relaxed and absorbed while the connecting portion 3 is elastically deformed appropriately.
図９は、本発明の実施形態の変形例１に係る植物茎用補強具１Ａの斜視図である。また、図１０は、植物茎用補強具１Ａを図９の姿勢から１８０度反転させたときの斜視図である。また、図１１は、植物茎用補強具１Ａをトマト７の茎８の対応部に用いた使用例を示す図である。本例の植物茎用補強具１Ａに関する説明において、上記の植物茎用補強具１と同じ構成部位には同一の符号を付してその説明を省略する。植物茎用補強具１Ａは、上記の植物茎用補強具１に比べて、連結部３の全寸Ｌが長く、各把持部２を構成している側面２ａの外面にフック部１０が設けられている。
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a plant stem reinforcing tool 1A according to Modification 1 of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a perspective view when the plant stem reinforcement 1A is inverted 180 degrees from the posture of FIG. Moreover, FIG. 11 is a figure which shows the usage example which used the reinforcing tool 1A for plant stems for the corresponding | compatible part of the stem 8 of the tomato 7. FIG. In the description regarding the plant stem reinforcing tool 1A of the present example, the same components as those of the plant stem reinforcing tool 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted. The plant stem reinforcement 1 </ b> A is longer than the plant stem reinforcement 1 in the entire length L of the connecting portion 3, and the hook portion 10 is provided on the outer surface of the side surface 2 a constituting each gripping portion 2. ing.
植物茎用補強具１Ａは、全寸Ｌがより長い連結部３を有することにより、柄８ａの対応部が大きく曲がっている場合でも、その曲がった形状に応じて連結部３が弾性変形しつつ柄８ａの対応部を補強支持することができる。したがって、植物茎用補強具１Ａを取り付けることで、柄８ａの対応部にかかる荷重を緩和することができる。
1 A of plant stem reinforcements have the connection part 3 whose long dimension L is longer, and even if the corresponding part of the handle | steering-wheel 8a is bent large, the connection part 3 is elastically deforming according to the bent shape. The corresponding portion of the handle 8a can be reinforced and supported. Therefore, the load applied to the corresponding part of the handle 8a can be relaxed by attaching the plant stem reinforcement 1A.
フック部１０は、例えば、図１１に示すように、補強具１が柄８ａに取り付けられた後、フック部１０を利用して吊り紐Ｍにより柄８ａを吊り上げることができる。したがって、本例の植物茎用補強具１Ａは、例えばトマト７の果実９が予想外に肥大化したような場合、あるいはトマト７が青枯病等にかかって弱った場合等においても、フック部１０で柄８ａの対応部が上から吊り下げられることにより柄８ａや茎８が折れるのをより効果的に防ぐことができる。また、植物用補強具１Ａの取り付け位置を変えることで、吊り下げられる対応部の位置を所望に選択できる。
For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the hook portion 10 can lift the handle 8 a by the hanging strap M using the hook portion 10 after the reinforcing tool 1 is attached to the handle 8 a. Therefore, the plant stem reinforcement 1A according to the present embodiment has a hook portion even when, for example, the fruit 9 of the tomato 7 is unexpectedly enlarged, or when the tomato 7 is weakened by bacterial wilt or the like. 10, it is possible to more effectively prevent the handle 8a and the stem 8 from breaking because the corresponding portion of the handle 8a is suspended from above. Moreover, the position of the corresponding | compatible part suspended can be selected as desired by changing the attachment position of 1 A of plant reinforcement tools.
図１２は、本発明の実施形態の変形例２に係る植物茎用補強具１Ｂを示す斜視図である。また、図１３は、植物茎用補強具１Ｂを茎８の柄８ａに装着した状態での斜視図である。また、図１４乃至図１７は、植物茎用補強具１Ｂの上面図、正面図、背面図、及び側面図である。また、図１８は、図１５のＡ－Ａ断面矢視図である。本例の植物茎用補強具１Ｂに関する説明においても、上記の植物茎用補強具１，１Ａと同じ構成部位には同一の符号を付してその説明を省略する。植物茎用補強具１Ｂは、上記の植物茎用補強具１，１Ａに比べて、把持部２の外面に設けられたガイドリブ６を省略した点と、把持部２同士を接続している連結部３０の断面が略円形である点で異なっている。
FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a plant stem reinforcement 1B according to Modification 2 of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the plant stem reinforcement 1 </ b> B attached to the stem 8 a of the stem 8. 14 to 17 are a top view, a front view, a rear view, and a side view of the plant stem reinforcing tool 1B. 18 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. Also in the description regarding the plant stem reinforcement tool 1B of this example, the same components as those of the plant stem reinforcement tools 1 and 1A are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted. The plant stalk reinforcing tool 1B is different from the plant stalk reinforcing tools 1 and 1A in that the guide rib 6 provided on the outer surface of the holding part 2 is omitted, and a connecting part that connects the holding parts 2 to each other. The difference is that the cross section of 30 is substantially circular.
植物茎用補強具１Ｂの両端の把持部２は、上記の植物茎用補強具１，１Ａの把持部２と同様に、二つの側面２ａ、及びこれら両側面２ａの側縁同士を接続している底片２ｂとによって略Ｕ字形となっている。
The grips 2 at both ends of the plant stem reinforcement 1B connect the two side surfaces 2a and the side edges of both side surfaces 2a in the same manner as the grips 2 of the plant stem reinforcement 1, 1A. The bottom piece 2b is substantially U-shaped.
植物茎用補強具１Ｂの連結部３０は、上記の植物茎用補強具１，１Ａの連結部３よりも全寸が長く、また、その断面形状が矩形ではなく略円形になっている。したがって、植物茎用補強具１Ｂの連結部３０は、あらゆる方向に弾性変形することができる。植物茎用補強具１Ｂは、このような連結部３０を有することにより、例えば図１２に想像線で示すように、連結部３０の弾性変形によって、一方の把持部２に対して他方の把持部２がＸ－Ｙの任意の方向、つまり３６０°にわたって自在に変位することができる。したがって、植物茎用補強具１Ｂは、植物の茎８の対応部の形状によりスムーズに追随させることができる。したがって、植物茎用補強具１Ｂを茎８の対応部に取り付けても、植物の生長を阻害しにくくすることができる。連結部３０の長さは、植物茎用補強具１Ｂを取り付ける植物の種類などに応じて適宜に設定される。また、植物茎用補強具１Ｂでは、連結部３０は、二つの側面２ａの外側の面まで延びており、この部分は補強リブ３０ａとして機能する。
The connecting part 30 of the plant stem reinforcing tool 1B is longer in length than the connecting part 3 of the plant stem reinforcing tool 1, 1A, and its cross-sectional shape is not a rectangle but a substantially circular shape. Therefore, the connection part 30 of the plant stem reinforcement 1B can be elastically deformed in all directions. The plant stem reinforcing tool 1B has such a connecting portion 30, so that, for example, as shown by an imaginary line in FIG. 2 can be freely displaced in any direction of XY, that is, 360 °. Therefore, the plant stem reinforcing tool 1B can be smoothly followed by the shape of the corresponding portion of the plant stem 8. Therefore, even if the plant stem reinforcing tool 1B is attached to the corresponding portion of the stem 8, it is possible to make it difficult to inhibit the growth of the plant. The length of the connecting portion 30 is appropriately set according to the type of plant to which the plant stem reinforcing tool 1B is attached. Moreover, in the plant stem reinforcement 1B, the connecting portion 30 extends to the outer surface of the two side surfaces 2a, and this portion functions as the reinforcing rib 30a.
以上、本発明を実施の形態を用いて説明したが、本発明の技術的範囲は上記実施の形態に記載の範囲には限定されない。上記実施の形態に、多様な変更または改良を加えることができることは当業者に明らかである。例えば、用途に応じて、二つの把持部２の一方を他方よりも多少大きめに形成してもよい。補強具としては、把持部２Ａ－連結部３－把持部２Ｂ－連結部３－把持部２Ｃ－連結部３－把持部２Ｄと言った展開形状に設定し、かつ把持部２Ａと２Ｂを同じ向き、把持部２Ｃと２Ｄを同じ向きにすることである。
As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated using embodiment, the technical scope of this invention is not limited to the range as described in the said embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications or improvements can be added to the above-described embodiment. For example, one of the two grip portions 2 may be formed slightly larger than the other depending on the application. The reinforcing tool is set in the unfolded shape of gripping part 2A−connecting part 3−holding part 2B−connecting part 3−holding part 2C−connecting part 3−holding part 2D, and the gripping parts 2A and 2B are oriented in the same direction. The gripping parts 2C and 2D are oriented in the same direction.
本出願は、２００９年６月２２日出願の日本国特許出願（出願番号：特願２００９－１４８１２１）および２０１０年２月５日出願の日本国特許出願（出願番号：特願２０１０－０２３８０９）に基づくものであり、その内容はここに参照として取り込まれる。
This application is based on the Japanese patent application filed on June 22, 2009 (Application No .: Japanese Patent Application No. 2009-148121) and the Japanese patent application filed on February 5, 2010 (Application No .: Japanese Patent Application No. 2010-023809). The contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
１，１Ａ，１Ｂ…植物用補強具
２…把持部
２ａ…側面、２ｂは底片
３，３０…連結部
３ａ，３０ａ…補強リブ
４ａ，４ｂ…傾斜面
４…係止突起
５…小開口
６…ガイドリブ
７…トマト（植物）
８…茎
８ａ…柄
９…果実
１０…フック部
Ｌ…間隔
Ｍ…吊り紐 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1,1A, 1B ... Plant reinforcing tool 2 ... Gripping part 2a ... Side face, 2b is bottom piece 3, 30 ... Connection part 3a, 30a ... Reinforcement rib 4a, 4b ... Inclined surface 4 ... Locking protrusion 5 ... Small opening 6 ... Guide rib 7 ... Tomato (plant)
8 ... stem 8a ... handle 9 ...fruit 10 ... hook part L ... spacing M ... hanging string
２…把持部
２ａ…側面、２ｂは底片
３，３０…連結部
３ａ，３０ａ…補強リブ
４ａ，４ｂ…傾斜面
４…係止突起
５…小開口
６…ガイドリブ
７…トマト（植物）
８…茎
８ａ…柄
９…果実
１０…フック部
Ｌ…間隔
Ｍ…吊り紐 DESCRIPTION OF
8 ... stem 8a ... handle 9 ...
Claims (5)
- 茎の対応部に取り付けられて前記対応部を支持することにより茎折れを防ぐ植物用補強具であって、
長手方向の両端に設けられ、挿入される前記茎の前記対応部を拘束可能な把持部と、両端の前記把持部同士を接続している弾性変形可能な連結部とを備えることを特徴とする植物用補強具。 A plant reinforcing tool that prevents broken stems by attaching to the corresponding part of the stem and supporting the corresponding part,
It is provided with a grip part provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction and capable of restraining the corresponding part of the stem to be inserted, and an elastically deformable connecting part that connects the grip parts at both ends. Plant reinforcement. - 両端の前記把持部は、それぞれ略断面Ｕ字形状であり、かつ、前記連結部に対し互いに略１８０度変位して前記連結部に接続されており、両端の前記把持部が前記茎を挟むように前記茎の径方向の両側にそれぞれの前記把持部を配置した状態から全体を回転させることで、前記対応部に取り付けられることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の植物用補強具。 The grip portions at both ends have a substantially U-shaped cross section, and are displaced from each other by approximately 180 degrees with respect to the connecting portion, and are connected to the connecting portion, so that the grip portions at both ends sandwich the stem. The plant reinforcing tool according to claim 1, wherein the plant reinforcing tool is attached to the corresponding part by rotating the whole from a state where the gripping parts are arranged on both sides of the stem in the radial direction.
- 両端の前記把持部の各々は、互いに対向して設けられた二つの側面と、前記側面より幅が細く、二つの前記側面の側縁同士を接続している底片と、二つの前記側面の内側に設けられ、二つの前記側面及び前記底片で区画された空間に挿入される前記茎が抜けるのを防止する係止突起とを有していることを特徴とする請求項１又は２に記載の植物用補強具。 Each of the grip portions at both ends includes two side surfaces provided opposite to each other, a bottom piece that is narrower than the side surfaces and connects the side edges of the two side surfaces, and the inner sides of the two side surfaces. And a locking projection for preventing the stem inserted into a space defined by the two side surfaces and the bottom piece from being pulled out. Plant reinforcement.
- 前記連結部は、それぞれの前記把持部の二つの前記側面のうちの一方の前記側面同士を接続し、かつ該側面より幅が細い片状となっていることを特徴とする請求項１から３の何れか一項に記載の植物用補強具。 The said connection part connects the said one side surfaces of the two said side surfaces of each said holding | grip part, and is a piece shape whose width | variety is narrower than this side surface. The plant reinforcing tool according to any one of the above.
- 前記連結部は、それぞれの前記把持部の二つの前記側面のうちの一方の前記側面同士を接続し、かつ断面が略円状になっていることを特徴とする請求項１から４の何れか一項に記載の植物用補強具。 5. The connecting portion according to claim 1, wherein the connecting portion connects one of the two side surfaces of each gripping portion and has a substantially circular cross section. The plant reinforcing tool according to one item.
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