WO2022244823A1 - Tubular cultivation container and plant cultivation method - Google Patents

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WO2022244823A1
WO2022244823A1 PCT/JP2022/020743 JP2022020743W WO2022244823A1 WO 2022244823 A1 WO2022244823 A1 WO 2022244823A1 JP 2022020743 W JP2022020743 W JP 2022020743W WO 2022244823 A1 WO2022244823 A1 WO 2022244823A1
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和也 藤岡
晋平 村上
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
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    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
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  • the present invention relates to a tubular cultivation container and a plant cultivation method that can be used, for example, when cultivating plants in a cultivation apparatus such as a plant factory.
  • a cultivation panel is arranged above a cultivation pool filled with a nutrient solution containing nutrients and water necessary for growing plants, and the plants are placed on the cultivation panel. seedlings are placed at regular intervals to grow plants (see Patent Document 1, for example).
  • the gaps between the many plants being cultivated are constant, and as each plant grows, the gaps between adjacent plants decrease, hindering growth. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the distance between plants by transplanting work, and to create an environment in which adjacent plants can grow with a margin without interfering with each other.
  • a cultivation tank is partitioned in the longitudinal direction by a partition wall to form an outward path and a return path that communicate with each other, and movable planting panels are sequentially laid from the end of the outward path, and are attached to the partition wall. and harvest the plants at the end of the return trip.
  • the planting panel connects adjacent prismatic plant supports with a soft light-shielding film, and is configured such that a frame supporting the ends of the plurality of prismatic plant supports is expandable. With this configuration, it is possible to adjust the distance between adjacent plants in the movable direction.
  • the planting panel is configured by connecting prismatic plant supports with a soft light-shielding film. is used to maintain the shape of the panel. For this reason, the number of parts used in the plant factory tends to increase, and the work process tends to become complicated. Therefore, workability is not so good, and it is difficult to reduce the parts cost and running cost of the plant factory.
  • the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to facilitate the work necessary to maintain an environment suitable for growing plants in a cultivation apparatus, and to use the apparatus for growing plants. To reduce the cost of parts, etc., and to reduce the space required for growing plants.
  • a tubular cultivation container and a plant cultivation method are characterized by the following (1) to (10).
  • a tubular cultivation vessel comprising:
  • the tubular body structure has a plurality of shape-invariant portions whose shape is fixed, the plurality of openings open in one direction in each of the plurality of shape-invariant portions;
  • the plurality of shape-invariant portions are connected in a stretchable state by the shape-variable portion,
  • the tubular body structure has a plurality of shape-invariant portions whose shape is fixed, The plurality of openings are provided in the plurality of shape-invariant portions, The plurality of shape-invariant portions include first and second shape-invariant portions adjacent to each other with one shape-variable portion interposed therebetween, The one shape-variable portion allows deformation such that an angle between the first shape-invariant portion and the second shape-invariant portion changes.
  • the tubular cultivation container according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
  • the shape-variable portion is formed in a bellows shape, The tubular cultivation container according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
  • the tubular body structure has a plurality of shape-invariant portions whose shape is fixed, The plurality of openings are provided in the plurality of shape-invariant portions, The plurality of shape-invariant portions include first and second shape-invariant portions adjacent to each other with one shape-variable portion interposed therebetween, The one shape-variable portion has a first portion connected to the first shape-invariant portion and a second portion connected to the second shape-invariant portion, The tubular cultivation container according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
  • the tubular body structure has a plurality of shape-invariant portions whose shape is fixed, The plurality of openings are provided in the plurality of shape-invariant portions,
  • the tubular cultivation container includes a fixing member that holds the shape-invariable portion and fixes it to a support member.
  • the tubular cultivation container according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
  • the tubular body structure has a connection port on at least one end side for connecting the plurality of tubular body structures to each other in the longitudinal direction.
  • the tubular cultivation container according to any one of (1) to (7) above.
  • the tubular cultivation container having the configuration (1) above since the shape-variable portion is formed between the plurality of openings, the intervals between the plurality of openings can be easily adjusted. Therefore, since the intervals between the plants arranged in each of the plurality of openings can be easily adjusted according to the actual growth conditions of the plants, the density of plant arrangement can be optimized by deforming the shape-variable portion. It is possible. Therefore, work necessary for maintaining an environment suitable for growing plants can be easily performed. Furthermore, since the nutrient solution containing nutrients necessary for plant growth can be held inside the tubular body structure, the tubular cultivation container can be arranged not only in the horizontal direction but also in the vertical direction without preparing a special cultivation pool. and can be grown hydroponically. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the cost of parts and the like used for growing plants, and to reduce the space required for growing plants.
  • the tubular cultivation container having the configuration (2) above it is possible to introduce the nutrient solution into the inside from one end side of the tubular body structure part and to discharge it from the other end side. Therefore, for example, by circulating the nutrient solution so as to pass through the inside of the tubular body structure, it becomes easy to appropriately manage the concentration and the like of the nutrient solution given to the plants cultivated in the tubular body structure.
  • a plurality of plants can be aligned in the same direction by simply arranging the plants in the respective locations of the plurality of openings provided in the shape-invariable portion. It can be placed in a stable state.
  • the portions (tubular portions) located at both ends of the bent shape-variable portions are mutually bent by alternately bending the shape-variable portions at a plurality of locations in the left-right direction. Closely spaced flexures are possible. Therefore, it is possible to accommodate the long tubular body structure in a relatively narrow space, making it possible to arrange a large number of plants at high density.
  • the bellows-shaped shape-variable portion can be deformed in various directions, and the degree of freedom regarding the shape of the tubular structure portion is high.
  • “accordion” means a structure having at least one protrusion and at least one recess, the protrusions and recesses being alternately continuous, and having a Z-shaped cross section.
  • the distance between the plurality of openings can be easily changed by changing the positional relationship between the first part and the second part, such as nesting the first part and the second part. can be adjusted to
  • the shape-variable portion can be maintained in an expanded/contracted state. can be maintained.
  • the tubular cultivation container having the configuration (8) above it is easy to connect the plurality of tubular structure parts to increase the total length, or to change the configuration by releasing the connection. This facilitates work such as moving the cultivation site according to the growth of the plant, for example. In addition, the degree of freedom in changing the overall shape is increased.
  • plants can be cultivated in a state where the tubular cultivating container is deformed into a curved shape. Many plants can be arranged vertically and horizontally and cultivated as they are. Therefore, the space required for cultivating plants can be further reduced.
  • the connecting state of the plurality of tubular cultivation containers is changed and each tubular cultivation container is changed. change the shape of By these changes, it is possible to increase the distance between the plurality of openings and maintain an environment suitable for growing plants. Therefore, it is possible to easily perform the task of widening the gaps between the plants without performing the task of transplanting each cultivated plant.
  • tubular cultivation container and the plant cultivation method of the present invention it is possible to reduce the work required to maintain an environment suitable for growing plants in the cultivation apparatus and the cost of parts used for growing plants. Also, the space required for growing plants can be reduced.
  • FIG. 1 is a front view showing the main parts of a tubular cultivation container according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • 2 is a plan view showing the tubular cultivation container of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the tubular cultivation container of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 4(a) and FIG. 4(b) are vertical cross-sectional views showing the state of use of the tubular cultivation container before and after plant growth, respectively.
  • FIG. 5 is a plan view showing an example of the shape of the tubular cultivation container in use.
  • FIGS. 6(a), 6(b), and 6(c) are plan views showing examples of arrangement and connection of a plurality of tubular cultivation containers in different usage states.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example-1 of a plant cultivation procedure using the tubular cultivation container of the embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing Example-2 of a plant cultivation procedure using the tubular cultivation container of the embodiment.
  • Fig.9 (a), FIG.9(b), and FIG.9(c) are top views which show the arrangement
  • FIGS. 10(a) and 10(b) are explanatory diagrams of telescopic shape-changing parts.
  • FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b) are explanatory diagrams of the shape-variable portion made of rubber.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an example of a fixed holder.
  • FIGS. 1 to 3 Principal parts of a tubular cultivation container 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention are shown in FIGS. 1 to 3.
  • FIG. 1 is a front view
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view
  • FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view.
  • the tubular cultivation container 10 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is a container that can be used when hydroponically cultivating plants in a cultivation apparatus such as a plant factory. It also functions as a cultivation pool that holds the nutrient solution necessary for cultivation.
  • the main parts of this tubular cultivation container 10 are a plurality of tubular portions 11 (shape-invariant portions) whose shape is fixed and a plurality of bellows portions 12 (shape-invariant portions) disposed therebetween. variable portion). That is, the tubular body structure portion 10A has a shape in which tubular portions 11 and bellows portions 12 are alternately arranged at regular intervals in the longitudinal direction (X-axis direction), and is hollow and long.
  • the tubular portion 11 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and a columnar space 14 is formed inside thereof. This space 14 can be filled with a nutrient solution 15 as shown in FIG.
  • the tubular portion 11 is made of a resin material such as polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polyethylene, etc., and has a thickness of about 0.3 mm to 5 mm, and does not change its shape.
  • the tubular portion 11 may be formed in a shape such as a rectangular tube without being limited to a cylindrical shape.
  • the opening 11a may be provided in the bellows portion 12 without providing the tubular portion 11 in the tubular cultivation container 10 .
  • a circular opening 11a is formed near the upper center of each tubular portion 11 in the Z-axis direction.
  • Each opening 11 a penetrates the upper wall surface of the tubular portion 11 .
  • Each bellows portion 12 can be deformed in the same manner as a general bellows, and deforms so as to expand and contract in the X-axis direction.
  • Each bellows portion 12 has a hollow structure, and the inner space communicates with the space 14 of the tubular portion 11 .
  • the bellows portion 12 is made of a resin material such as polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, or polyethylene having a thickness of about 0.3 mm to 5 mm.
  • two adjacent tubular portions 11 are connected via one bellows portion 12 . Therefore, when the bellows portion 12 expands and contracts in the X-axis direction, the interval between the two adjacent tubular portions 11 changes, and the interval between the openings 11a also changes.
  • Each bellows portion 12 has small air holes 12a at several locations so that air can flow inside and outside during deformation.
  • Each air hole 12a is formed only on the upper side of the bellows portion 12 so that the nutrient solution in the space 14 does not leak from the air hole 12a. Note that the air hole 12a of the bellows portion 12 is not necessary if the air can be circulated elsewhere.
  • a closing member 13 is attached to one end 10a of the tubular cultivation container 10. As shown in FIGS. The same is true for the other end.
  • the closing member 13 closes the end portion 10a so that the space 14 inside the tubular cultivation container 10 can contain the nutrient solution. That is, by closing both ends of the tubular cultivation container 10 with the closing member 13, the inside can be used as a cultivation pool.
  • the closing member 13 is formed with a connection port 13a that can be opened and closed.
  • this connection port 13a By using this connection port 13a, it becomes possible to introduce the nutrient solution into the space 14 from the outside and to discharge the nutrient solution in the space 14 to the outside.
  • the connection port 13a can be used to connect an external channel and the tubular cultivation container 10 or to connect a plurality of tubular cultivation containers 10 to each other.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the tubular cultivation container 10 (tubular portion 11, bellows portion 12) is circular, but the cross-sectional shape can be changed to other shapes such as rectangular. is.
  • FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b) respectively show an example of the usage state of the tubular cultivation container 10 before and after plant growth.
  • each tubular portion 11 By planting plants 16 at the openings 11a of each tubular portion 11, a plurality of plants 16 can be arranged side by side at predetermined intervals as shown in FIG. 4(a). Since the outer dimensions of each plant 16 are small at the beginning of planting, a large number of plants 16 can be placed in a narrow space at high density by holding the bellows portion 12 in a contracted shape as shown in FIG. 4(a).
  • the gaps between the plurality of plants 16 arranged on the tubular cultivation container 10 become smaller and denser, so if cultivation is continued in this state, the growth of the plants 16 may be adversely affected.
  • a plant is transplanted in a cultivation apparatus such as a general plant factory. That is, the plants are replanted in another cultivation space so that the distance between the plants increases.
  • FIG. 5 shows an example of the shape of the tubular cultivation container 10 in use.
  • a cultivation apparatus such as a plant factory
  • a rack having a plurality of shelves arranged in a vertical direction is used to enable the cultivation of a large number of plants in a narrow space. is commonly cultivated.
  • FIG. 5 represents a state in which one horizontally arranged shelf board 20 is viewed from above. Also, in this example, one long tubular cultivation container 10 is horizontally arranged on the shelf board 20 , and a large number of plants 16 are arranged on this tubular cultivation container 10 .
  • the tubular cultivation container 10 is arranged between side ends 20a and 20b erected in the Z direction from both sides of the shelf board 20, and arranged in a bent state on the shelf board 20. That is, the tubular cultivation container 10 is shaped so that the tubular portions 11 located at both ends of the bent bellows portion 12 are arranged so as to be close to each other. That is, the bellows portions 12 are alternately bent inward (toward the center of the shelf plate 20 in the Y direction) at a number of bent portions 10c so that the entire tubular cultivation container 10 can be accommodated on one shelf plate 20.
  • the shape is devised.
  • the space 14 inside the tubular cultivation container 10 can be used as a cultivation pool as described above, many plants 16 can be hydroponically cultivated on the tubular cultivation container 10 in the state shown in FIG. . Further, by stretching each bellows portion 12 to change the shape according to the growing condition of the plants 16, the gaps between the plants 16 can be appropriately adjusted without carrying out the transplanting work.
  • the tubular cultivation container 10 not only can the spacing between the plants 16 in the longitudinal direction be adjusted as described above, but also, as shown in FIG. The spacing between plants 16 in direction can be adjusted.
  • a channel is formed so that the nutrient solution is introduced into the space 14 of the tubular cultivation container 10 from the outside through one end 10a and the nutrient solution is discharged from the other end 10b,
  • the plant 16 can be cultivated while circulating the nutrient solution.
  • the plants 16 can be harvested in order from the end 10b that grows faster. can.
  • the end portion 10b of the tubular cultivation container 10 can be pulled out from the shelf plate 20 and moved to the predetermined harvest zone or processing zone in order.
  • the entire tubular cultivation container 10 is placed on a board or the like while maintaining the bent shape for harvesting. Zones and processing zones can be easily moved. Therefore, high work efficiency can be realized.
  • Figs. 6(a), 6(b), and 6(c) show examples of arrangement and connection of a plurality of tubular cultivation containers in different usage conditions.
  • tubular cultivation containers 10 10-1 to 10-8 are arranged side by side on one shelf board 20.
  • four tubular cultivation containers 10-1 to 10-4 retain their shape with the bellows portion 12 contracted, so that their longitudinal dimensions are small.
  • the remaining tubular cultivation vessels 10-5 to 10-8 retain their shape with the bellows portion 12 stretched, so the length in the longitudinal direction is 2 times longer than that of the tubular cultivation vessels 10-1 to 10-4. It has doubled.
  • the two tubular cultivation containers 10-1 and 10-2 are connected in series at the ends of the connection ports 13a and arranged in the same row.
  • the two tubular cultivation containers 10-3 and 10-4 are connected in series at the ends of the connection ports 13a and arranged in the same row.
  • the space 14 inside each of the tubular cultivation containers 10-1 to 10-8 is filled with a nutrient solution, and a large number of plants 16 are hydroponically cultivated on these. can be done.
  • the four tubular cultivation containers 10-5 to 10-8 10-8 can be removed from shelf 20 and harvested. At the same time as this harvest, the plants 16 in the four tubular cultivation containers 10-1 to 10-4 have also grown to some extent.
  • tubular cultivation containers 10 (10-1 to 10-14) each having a shortened length by shrinking the bellows 12 are combined and connected in series. , are arranged on the shelf plate 20 in a state of being arranged in seven rows.
  • each tubular cultivation container 10 cultivating a grown plant 16 is taken out from the shelf board 20 one by one and moved onto another shelf board 20A as shown in FIG. 6(c). After the movement, tension is applied to the tubular cultivation container 10 to extend each bellows portion 12, and the shape of the tubular cultivation container 10 is maintained in a state in which the length is lengthened.
  • tubular cultivation containers 10-1 to 10-5 are arranged in five rows on the shelf board 20A. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently widen the intervals between a large number of plants 16 cultivated on the tubular cultivation containers 10-1 to 10-5, so that the conditions suitable for the growth of the plants 16 can be achieved without a special transplanting operation. can be maintained.
  • the tubular cultivation container 10 is arranged along the longitudinal direction of the shelf board 20 , but the tubular cultivation container 10 may be arranged along the lateral direction of the shelf board 20 .
  • FIG. 7 shows an example-1 of a plant cultivation procedure using the tubular cultivation container 10 described above.
  • the plant cultivation procedure in FIG. 7 represents a rough procedure for cultivating plants in the situation shown in FIG.
  • the "bellows hose" shown in FIG. 7 corresponds to the tubular cultivation container 10 in FIG.
  • the procedure of FIG. 7 will be described below.
  • a worker prepares one tubular cultivation container (bellows hose) 10, bends it into a bent shape as shown in FIG. 5, and places it on the shelf plate 20 while maintaining that state (S11).
  • the plants 16 to be planted first can be arranged in a small size and at a high density, the tubular cultivation container 10 is bent in a bent state in a state in which each bellows portion 12 is shrunk to reduce the longitudinal dimension.
  • the operator places the seedlings of the plants 16 at the positions of the openings 11a on the top of the tubular cultivation container 10 with the roots facing downward (S12).
  • a seedling of the plant 16 is fixed on the tubular cultivation container 10 via a sponge or the like.
  • the operator closes both ends 10a and 10b of the tubular cultivation container 10 with the closing member 13, and introduces a predetermined nutrient solution into the space 14 inside the tubular cultivation container 10 through the connection port 13a on one end (S13). .
  • a predetermined nutrient solution into the space 14 inside the tubular cultivation container 10 through the connection port 13a on one end (S13).
  • a channel is formed so that the nutrient solution is discharged and the nutrient solution circulates.
  • FIG. 8 shows an example-2 of a plant cultivation procedure using the tubular cultivation container 10 described above.
  • the plant cultivation procedure in FIG. 8 represents a rough procedure for cultivating plants in the situations shown in FIGS. 6(a) to 6(c). 8 corresponds to each of the tubular cultivation containers 10-1 to 10-14 in FIG. The procedure of FIG. 8 will be described below.
  • An operator prepares a plurality of tubular cultivation containers 10 (10-1 to 10-14), arranges each tubular cultivation container 10 on a shelf board 20 as shown in FIG.
  • the ends of the tubular cultivation container 10 are connected (S11A).
  • the tubes-shaped cultivation container 10 is kept in a state of being reduced in longitudinal dimension by contracting each bellows portion 12. ⁇ Therefore, a large number of tubular cultivation containers 10-1 to 10-14 can be arranged on the same shelf board 20 at the same time as shown in FIG. 6(b).
  • the operator places the seedlings of the plants 16 at the positions of the openings 11a on the top of the tubular cultivation container 10 with the roots facing downward (S12).
  • a seedling of the plant 16 is fixed on the tubular cultivation container 10 via a sponge or the like.
  • the operator closes both ends of the plurality of connected tubular cultivation containers 10 with the closing member 13, and introduces a predetermined nutrient solution into the space 14 inside the tubular cultivation container 10 through the connection port 13a on one end side (S13).
  • a predetermined nutrient solution into the space 14 inside the tubular cultivation container 10 through the connection port 13a on one end side (S13).
  • a channel is formed so that the nutrient solution is discharged and the nutrient solution circulates.
  • each tubular cultivation container 10 becomes longer due to the extension of the bellows portion 12, it cannot fit on the shelf board 20. Therefore, the operator performs work for switching the connection state between adjacent tubular cultivation containers 10 or changing the place of arrangement as needed (S16A). For example, the worker disconnects the tubular cultivation containers 10-1 and 10-2 shown in FIG. Alternatively, the operator moves the tubular cultivation containers 10-1 to 10-5 shown in FIG. 6(b) onto another shelf board 20A shown in FIG. 6(c).
  • the bellows portion 12 can be deformed in various directions, so that the tubular cultivation container 10 can be freely bent on a horizontal surface and arranged. . Therefore, since the intervals between the plants 16 arranged in each of the plurality of openings 11a can be easily adjusted according to the actual growing conditions of the plants 16, the density of arranging the plants 16 can be easily optimized. Furthermore, since the nutrient solution containing the nutrients necessary for growing the plants 16 can be held inside the tubular cultivation container 10, the tubular cultivation container 10 can be placed on a flat stand or shelf board without preparing a special cultivation pool. Can be placed and hydroponically cultivated. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the cost of parts and the like used for growing plants, and to reduce the space required for growing plants.
  • the plant 16 can be cultivated with the tubular cultivation container 10 deformed into a curved state.
  • a large number of plants 16 can be cultivated vertically and horizontally inside. Therefore, the space required for cultivating plants can be further reduced.
  • each tubular cultivation container 10 can be changed. Therefore, it becomes easier to move the plants 16 being cultivated to different cultivation spaces or to widen the gaps between the plants 16 .
  • tubular cultivation container In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the tubular cultivation container 10 is arranged horizontally on the shelf board 20 is shown. may be arranged vertically. Alternatively, the tubular cultivation container 10 may be arranged along the vertical direction, that is, so that one end of the tubular cultivation container 10 faces downward and the other end faces upward. In this case, the opening 11a opens sideways or obliquely upward.
  • FIG. 6 An example of connecting two tubular cultivation containers 10 on one shelf board 20 was shown with reference to FIG. 6.
  • a plurality of tubular cultivation containers 10 may be connected to each other by arranging the tubular cultivation containers 10 on each shelf 20 and straddling the shelf board 20 .
  • a connection member 40 that connects the connection ports 13a may be separately used.
  • positioned in parallel on one shelf 20 may be connected in series using the connection member 40.
  • FIG. Furthermore, the connection member 40 may be fixed to a part of the shelf board 20, as shown in FIG.9(c). In FIG.
  • the tubular cultivation containers 10-1, 10-2, and 10-3 are connected by the connecting member 40 on the short side of the shelf board 20, but are connected on the long side of the shelf board 20.
  • the connection member 40 may protrude outside the shelf board 20, and as shown in FIG.9(c), even if the connection member 40 is accommodated in the shelf board 20, good.
  • the shape-variable portion 12A has a first portion 121, a second portion 122, and rubber 123.
  • the first portion 121 connects to the left tubular portion 11 (shape-invariant portion).
  • the second part 122 connects to the right tubular part 11 .
  • a rubber 123 connects the first portion 121 and the second portion 122 .
  • the shape-variable portion 12A has the first portion 121 and the second portion 122, the positional relationship between the first portion 121 and the second portion 122 can be changed to adjust the interval between the tubular portions 11.
  • FIG. The first portion 121 and the second portion 122 may be connected by an elastic material other than rubber.
  • the second portion 122 preferably has smaller outer dimensions than the first portion 121.
  • the first portion 121 and the second portion 122 are nested, and the interval between the tubular portions 11 can be easily adjusted as shown in FIGS. 10(a) and 10(b). .
  • FIG. 10(a) and 10(b) In FIG.
  • the deformable portion 12B is made of rubber, the interval between the tubular portions 11 can be easily adjusted as shown in FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b).
  • the fixed holder 30 has a fixed portion 31 having a through hole and a clip 32 provided on the fixed portion 31 .
  • the fixed holder 30 fixes the tubular cultivation container 10 to the support member by fastening the fixing portion 31 to the support member while holding the tubular cultivation container 10 between the clips 32 .
  • the support member As the support member, the shelf board 20 of the cultivation shelf, a connection member fixed to the shelf board 20 (see FIG. 9(c)), or the like can be used.
  • the fixed holder 30 is preferably used to maintain the arrangement of the tubular cultivation container 10 even when the tubular cultivation container 10 has the shape-variable portions 12 and 12A.
  • the tubular cultivation container may be installed in an arbitrary shape on the cultivation shelf in a state in which crops are planted in advance.
  • the timing of pouring the nutrient solution into the tubular cultivation container may be after the crops are planted, or the nutrient solution may be added in advance before the crops are planted.
  • a tubular cultivation vessel (10) comprising a.
  • connection port 13a capable of introducing a liquid at one end side (end portion 10a) of the tubular body structure, Having a discharge port (connection port 13a) capable of discharging liquid on the other end side (end portion 10b) of the tubular body structure,
  • the tubular structure portion has a plurality of shape-invariant portions (tubular portions 11) whose shape is fixed, the plurality of openings open in one direction (Z-axis direction) in each of the plurality of shape-invariant portions;
  • the plurality of shape-invariant portions are connected in a stretchable state by the shape-variable portion (see FIGS. 1 and 2),
  • the tubular cultivation container according to the above [1] or [2].
  • the tubular body structure has a plurality of shape-invariant portions whose shape is fixed, The plurality of openings are provided in the plurality of shape-invariant portions, The plurality of shape-invariant portions include first and second shape-invariant portions adjacent to each other with one shape-variable portion interposed therebetween, The one shape-variable portion allows deformation such that the angle between the first shape-invariant portion and the second shape-invariant portion changes (see FIG. 5), The tubular cultivation container according to any one of [1] to [3] above.
  • the shape-variable portion is formed in a bellows shape, The tubular cultivation container according to any one of [1] to [4] above.
  • the tubular body structural part has a plurality of shape-invariant parts whose shape is fixed, The plurality of openings are provided in the plurality of shape-invariant portions, The plurality of shape-invariant portions include first and second shape-invariant portions adjacent to each other with one shape-variable portion interposed therebetween, The one shape-variable part has a first part (121) connected to the first shape-invariant part and a second part (122) connected to the second shape-invariant part, The tubular cultivation container according to any one of [1] to [3] above.
  • the tubular body structure has a plurality of shape-invariant portions whose shape is fixed, The plurality of openings are provided in the plurality of shape-invariant portions,
  • the tubular cultivation container includes a fixing member (fixing holder 30) that holds the shape-invariable portion and fixes it to a support member.
  • the tubular cultivation container according to any one of [1] to [3] above.
  • the tubular body structure has, on at least one end side, a connection port (13a) for connecting a plurality of the tubular body structures to each other in the longitudinal direction.
  • the tubular cultivation container according to any one of [1] to [7] above.
  • [10] Prepare a plurality of tubular cultivation containers (10) according to [1] above, connecting ends of the plurality of tubular cultivation containers to each other (S11A); holding the shape of each of the plurality of tubular cultivation containers; arranging the plant in each of the plurality of openings formed above each of the plurality of tubular cultivation containers (S12); introducing a nutrient solution necessary for growing the plant into the space inside each of the tubular cultivation containers (S13); Changing the connection state of the plurality of tubular cultivation containers according to the growth progress of the plant (S16, S16A); plant cultivation method.

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A tubular cultivation container (10) comprises a hollow and elongated tubular body structure (10A), a plurality of openings (11a) formed on the tubular body structure for arranging plants, stretchable shape-variable portions (bellows portions (12)) formed in the tubular body structure between the plurality of openings, and closing members (end closing parts (13)) that form a space capable of holding liquid inside the tubular body structure. With the tubular cultivation container (10), the work necessary for maintaining an environment suitable for growing plants in the cultivation apparatus can be facilitated.

Description

管状栽培容器および植物栽培方法Tubular cultivation container and plant cultivation method
　本発明は、例えば植物工場等の栽培装置などで植物を栽培する場合に利用可能な管状栽培容器および植物栽培方法に関する。 The present invention relates to a tubular cultivation container and a plant cultivation method that can be used, for example, when cultivating plants in a cultivation apparatus such as a plant factory.
　一般に、水耕栽培により植物を生産する植物工場等の栽培装置においては、植物の育成に必要な養分や水分を含む養液を満たした栽培プールの上方に栽培パネルを配置し、栽培パネルに植物の苗などを一定の間隔で配置して、植物を栽培する（例えば、特許文献１参照。）。 In general, in a cultivation apparatus such as a plant factory that produces plants by hydroponics, a cultivation panel is arranged above a cultivation pool filled with a nutrient solution containing nutrients and water necessary for growing plants, and the plants are placed on the cultivation panel. seedlings are placed at regular intervals to grow plants (see Patent Document 1, for example).
　したがって、栽培中の多数の植物はそれらの間隔が一定であり、各植物の成長に伴って隣接する植物同士の隙間が減少し成長の妨げになる。そこで、移植作業により、植物同士の間隔を大きくして、隣接する植物が互いに干渉することなく余裕を持って成長できるように環境作りを行う必要がある。 Therefore, the gaps between the many plants being cultivated are constant, and as each plant grows, the gaps between adjacent plants decrease, hindering growth. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the distance between plants by transplanting work, and to create an environment in which adjacent plants can grow with a margin without interfering with each other.
日本国特開平２－２２２６２５号公報Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2-222625
　特許文献１の水耕栽培法においては、栽培槽を仕切り壁で長手方向に仕切って、互いに連通する往路及び復路を形成し、移動可能な定植パネルを、往路端から順次敷設し、仕切壁に沿って移動させ、復路の終端において植物を収穫する。また、この定植パネルは、隣接する角柱状植物支持体同士を柔らかい遮光フィルムで連結し、かつ、複数の角柱状植物支持体の端部を支持する枠体が伸縮可能に構成される。この構成により、隣接する植物同士の間隔を移動可能な方向に調整することが可能である。 In the hydroponic cultivation method of Patent Document 1, a cultivation tank is partitioned in the longitudinal direction by a partition wall to form an outward path and a return path that communicate with each other, and movable planting panels are sequentially laid from the end of the outward path, and are attached to the partition wall. and harvest the plants at the end of the return trip. In addition, the planting panel connects adjacent prismatic plant supports with a soft light-shielding film, and is configured such that a frame supporting the ends of the plurality of prismatic plant supports is expandable. With this configuration, it is possible to adjust the distance between adjacent plants in the movable direction.
　しかしながら、特許文献１の技術では移動可能な方向に対しては植物同士の間隔を調整できるが、幅方向の間隔は調整できない。したがって、植物の移植作業を行わずに植物を栽培することを前提とする場合には、幅方向の植物の間隔を最初から十分に大きく空けておかないと、成長に伴って植物同士の隙間が小さくなり成長に悪影響が生じることが予想される。 However, with the technique of Patent Document 1, the spacing between plants can be adjusted in the movable direction, but the spacing in the width direction cannot be adjusted. Therefore, when cultivating plants without transplanting the plants, the gaps between the plants in the width direction must be sufficiently large from the beginning. It is expected that it will become smaller and adversely affect growth.
　したがって、苗のようにそれぞれの植物が小さい時期であっても、植物を配置する密度を高めることができず、植物同士の大きすぎる隙間が植物工場の中で広い空間を占有することになる。そのため、植物工場の生産効率向上の妨げになる。 Therefore, even when each plant is small, such as seedlings, it is not possible to increase the density of plant placement, and the gaps between plants that are too large occupy a large space in the plant factory. Therefore, it becomes an obstacle to the production efficiency improvement of the plant factory.
　また、特許文献１に記載の技術では、定植パネルが、角柱状植物支持体同士を柔らかい遮光フィルムで連結して構成されることから、水面上に安定して浮かせるために、スライド枠体又はステーを使用して、パネルの形状を維持している。このため、植物工場で使用する部品の数が多くなり、作業工程も複雑になる傾向がある。したがって、作業性があまり良くなく、かつ、植物工場の部品コストやランニングコストを削減することが困難であった。 In addition, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, the planting panel is configured by connecting prismatic plant supports with a soft light-shielding film. is used to maintain the shape of the panel. For this reason, the number of parts used in the plant factory tends to increase, and the work process tends to become complicated. Therefore, workability is not so good, and it is difficult to reduce the parts cost and running cost of the plant factory.
　本発明は、上記の状況に鑑みてなされたものであり、その目的は、栽培装置において植物の育成に適した環境を維持するために必要な作業を容易化し、植物を育成するために使用する部品などのコストを低減し、かつ、植物を育成するために必要な空間を削減することにある。 The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to facilitate the work necessary to maintain an environment suitable for growing plants in a cultivation apparatus, and to use the apparatus for growing plants. To reduce the cost of parts, etc., and to reduce the space required for growing plants.
　前述した目的を達成するために、本発明に係る管状栽培容器および植物栽培方法は、下記（１）～（１０）を特徴としている。
（１）　中空かつ長尺に形成された管状体構造部と、
　前記管状体構造部上に形成された、植物を配置するための複数の開口部と、
　前記複数の開口部の間の前記管状体構造部に形成された伸縮可能な形状可変部と、
　前記管状体構造部の内部に液体保持が可能な空間を形成する端部閉塞部と、
　を備える管状栽培容器。 In order to achieve the above object, a tubular cultivation container and a plant cultivation method according to the present invention are characterized by the following (1) to (10).
(1) a hollow and elongated tubular body structure;
a plurality of openings for placing plants formed on the tubular body structure;
an extendable and deformable portion formed in the tubular body structure between the plurality of openings;
an end closure forming a space capable of holding liquid inside the tubular body structure;
A tubular cultivation vessel comprising:
（２）　前記管状体構造部の一端側に液体を導入可能な導入口を有し、
　前記管状体構造部の他端側に液体を排出可能な排出口を有する、
　上記（１）に記載の管状栽培容器。 (2) having an inlet through which a liquid can be introduced at one end of the tubular body structure;
Having a discharge port capable of discharging liquid on the other end side of the tubular body structure,
The tubular cultivation container according to (1) above.
（３）　前記管状体構造部は、形状が固定された複数の形状不変部を有し、
　前記複数の開口部は、前記複数の形状不変部のそれぞれにおいて、一方向に開口し、
　前記複数の形状不変部は、前記形状可変部によって伸縮可能な状態で接続される、
　上記（１）又は（２）に記載の管状栽培容器。 (3) the tubular body structure has a plurality of shape-invariant portions whose shape is fixed,
the plurality of openings open in one direction in each of the plurality of shape-invariant portions;
The plurality of shape-invariant portions are connected in a stretchable state by the shape-variable portion,
The tubular cultivation container according to (1) or (2) above.
（４）　前記管状体構造部は、形状が固定された複数の形状不変部を有し、
　前記複数の開口部は、前記複数の形状不変部に設けられ、
　前記複数の形状不変部は、一の形状可変部を挟んで隣り合う第一及び第二形状不変部を含み、
　前記一の形状可変部は、前記第一形状不変部と前記第二形状不変部とのなす角度が変化する変形を許容する、
　上記（１）乃至（３）のいずれかに記載の管状栽培容器。 (4) The tubular body structure has a plurality of shape-invariant portions whose shape is fixed,
The plurality of openings are provided in the plurality of shape-invariant portions,
The plurality of shape-invariant portions include first and second shape-invariant portions adjacent to each other with one shape-variable portion interposed therebetween,
The one shape-variable portion allows deformation such that an angle between the first shape-invariant portion and the second shape-invariant portion changes.
The tubular cultivation container according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
（５）　前記形状可変部は、蛇腹状に形成される、
　上記（１）乃至（４）のいずれかに記載の管状栽培容器。 (5) The shape-variable portion is formed in a bellows shape,
The tubular cultivation container according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
（６）　前記管状体構造部は、形状が固定された複数の形状不変部を有し、
　前記複数の開口部は、前記複数の形状不変部に設けられ、
　前記複数の形状不変部は、一の形状可変部を挟んで隣り合う第一及び第二形状不変部を含み、
　前記一の形状可変部は、前記第一形状不変部に接続する第一部分と、前記第二形状不変部に接続する第二部分と、を有する、
　上記（１）乃至（３）のいずれかに記載の管状栽培容器。
（７）　前記管状体構造部は、形状が固定された複数の形状不変部を有し、
　前記複数の開口部は、前記複数の形状不変部に設けられ、
　前記管状栽培容器は、前記形状不変部を保持して支持部材に固定する固定部材を備える、
　上記（１）乃至（３）のいずれかに記載の管状栽培容器。 (6) The tubular body structure has a plurality of shape-invariant portions whose shape is fixed,
The plurality of openings are provided in the plurality of shape-invariant portions,
The plurality of shape-invariant portions include first and second shape-invariant portions adjacent to each other with one shape-variable portion interposed therebetween,
The one shape-variable portion has a first portion connected to the first shape-invariant portion and a second portion connected to the second shape-invariant portion,
The tubular cultivation container according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
(7) The tubular body structure has a plurality of shape-invariant portions whose shape is fixed,
The plurality of openings are provided in the plurality of shape-invariant portions,
The tubular cultivation container includes a fixing member that holds the shape-invariable portion and fixes it to a support member.
The tubular cultivation container according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
（８）　前記管状体構造部は、複数の前記管状体構造部を互いに長手方向に連結するための接続口を少なくとも一端側に有する、
　上記（１）乃至（７）のいずれかに記載の管状栽培容器。 (8) The tubular body structure has a connection port on at least one end side for connecting the plurality of tubular body structures to each other in the longitudinal direction.
The tubular cultivation container according to any one of (1) to (7) above.
（９）　上記（１）に記載の管状栽培容器を用意して、
　前記管状栽培容器を、前記形状可変部で屈曲させて、前記形状可変部にそれぞれ接続する二つの部分が互いに近接するように変形させた状態を保持し、
　前記管状栽培容器の上方に形成した前記複数の開口部のそれぞれに植物を配置し、
　前記植物の育成に必要な養液を前記管状栽培容器の内側の空間に導入して、
　前記植物を育成する、
　植物栽培方法。 (9) Prepare the tubular cultivation container described in (1) above,
holding the tubular cultivation container in a deformed state such that the two portions respectively connected to the shape-variable portion are adjacent to each other by bending the tubular cultivation container at the shape-variable portion;
placing a plant in each of the plurality of openings formed above the tubular cultivation container;
Introducing a nutrient solution necessary for growing the plant into the space inside the tubular cultivation container,
growing the plant;
plant cultivation method.
（１０）　上記（１）に記載の管状栽培容器を複数用意して、
　前記複数の管状栽培容器の端部を互いに連結し、
　前記複数の管状栽培容器のそれぞれの形状を保持し、
　前記複数の管状栽培容器のそれぞれの上方に形成した前記複数の開口部のそれぞれの箇所に前記植物を配置し、
　前記植物の育成に必要な養液を前記各管状栽培容器の内側の空間に導入し、
　前記植物の育成進行に合わせて、前記複数の管状栽培容器の連結状態を変更する、
　植物栽培方法。 (10) Prepare a plurality of tubular cultivation containers according to (1) above,
connecting ends of the plurality of tubular cultivation containers to each other;
holding the shape of each of the plurality of tubular cultivation containers;
Arranging the plant at each of the plurality of openings formed above each of the plurality of tubular cultivation containers;
introducing a nutrient solution necessary for growing the plant into the space inside each of the tubular cultivation containers;
Changing the connection state of the plurality of tubular cultivation containers in accordance with the progress of growing the plant;
plant cultivation method.
　上記（１）の構成の管状栽培容器によれば、複数の開口部間に前記形状可変部が形成されているので複数の開口部同士の間隔を容易に調整できる。よって、前記複数の開口部のそれぞれに配置される植物の間隔を、植物の実際の生育状況に合わせて容易に調整できるので、形状可変部を変形させることにより、植物を配置する密度を最適化可能である。したがって、植物の育成に適した環境を維持するために必要な作業を容易に行うことができる。
　更に、植物の育成に必要な養分を含む養液を前記管状体構造部の内部に保持できるので、特別な栽培プールを用意することなく、水平方向に限らず、垂直方向に管状栽培容器を配置して、水耕栽培できる。したがって、植物を育成するために使用する部品などのコストを低減し、かつ、植物を育成するために必要な空間を削減できる。 According to the tubular cultivation container having the configuration (1) above, since the shape-variable portion is formed between the plurality of openings, the intervals between the plurality of openings can be easily adjusted. Therefore, since the intervals between the plants arranged in each of the plurality of openings can be easily adjusted according to the actual growth conditions of the plants, the density of plant arrangement can be optimized by deforming the shape-variable portion. It is possible. Therefore, work necessary for maintaining an environment suitable for growing plants can be easily performed.
Furthermore, since the nutrient solution containing nutrients necessary for plant growth can be held inside the tubular body structure, the tubular cultivation container can be arranged not only in the horizontal direction but also in the vertical direction without preparing a special cultivation pool. and can be grown hydroponically. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the cost of parts and the like used for growing plants, and to reduce the space required for growing plants.
　上記（２）の構成の管状栽培容器によれば、前記管状体構造部の一端側から内部に養液を導入し、他端側から排出することが可能になる。したがって、例えば前記管状体構造部の内部を通過するように養液を循環させることにより、前記管状体構造部で栽培する植物に与える養液の濃度等を適切に管理することが容易になる。 According to the tubular cultivation container having the configuration (2) above, it is possible to introduce the nutrient solution into the inside from one end side of the tubular body structure part and to discharge it from the other end side. Therefore, for example, by circulating the nutrient solution so as to pass through the inside of the tubular body structure, it becomes easy to appropriately manage the concentration and the like of the nutrient solution given to the plants cultivated in the tubular body structure.
　上記（３）の構成の管状栽培容器によれば、前記形状不変部に設けられた前記複数の開口部のそれぞれの箇所に植物を配置するだけで、複数の植物を同じ方向に向けて揃えかつ安定した状態で配置できる。 According to the tubular cultivation container having the configuration of (3) above, a plurality of plants can be aligned in the same direction by simply arranging the plants in the respective locations of the plurality of openings provided in the shape-invariable portion. It can be placed in a stable state.
　上記（４）の構成の管状栽培容器によれば、複数箇所の前記形状可変部を左右方向に交互に折り曲げることにより、屈曲された形状可変部の両端に位置する部分（管状部）同士が互いに近接するように配置された屈曲形状にすることが可能である。したがって、比較的狭い空間内に全長の長い前記管状体構造部を収容することができ、多数の植物を高密度で配置することが可能になる。 According to the tubular cultivation container having the above configuration (4), the portions (tubular portions) located at both ends of the bent shape-variable portions are mutually bent by alternately bending the shape-variable portions at a plurality of locations in the left-right direction. Closely spaced flexures are possible. Therefore, it is possible to accommodate the long tubular body structure in a relatively narrow space, making it possible to arrange a large number of plants at high density.
　上記（５）の構成の管状栽培容器によれば、蛇腹状の形状可変部を、様々な方向に変形させることが可能であり、管状体構造部の形状に関する自由度が高い。
　本開示において、「蛇腹」とは、少なくとも１つの凸部と少なくとも１つの凹部とを有し、凸部と凹部とが交互に連続し、Ｚ字状の断面を有する構造を意味する。 According to the tubular cultivation container having the configuration (5) above, the bellows-shaped shape-variable portion can be deformed in various directions, and the degree of freedom regarding the shape of the tubular structure portion is high.
In the present disclosure, "accordion" means a structure having at least one protrusion and at least one recess, the protrusions and recesses being alternately continuous, and having a Z-shaped cross section.
　上記（６）の構成の管状栽培容器によれば、第一部分と第二部分とを入れ子にする等、第一部分と第二部分との位置関係を変更して複数の開口部同士の間隔を容易に調整できる。 According to the tubular cultivation container having the configuration of (6) above, the distance between the plurality of openings can be easily changed by changing the positional relationship between the first part and the second part, such as nesting the first part and the second part. can be adjusted to
　上記（７）の構成の管状栽培容器によれば、固定部材で形状不変部を保持して支持部材に固定することにより、形状可変部の伸縮状態が保たれるので、管状栽培容器の配置を維持できる。 According to the tubular cultivation container having the above configuration (7), by holding the shape-invariable portion with the fixing member and fixing it to the support member, the shape-variable portion can be maintained in an expanded/contracted state. can be maintained.
　上記（８）の構成の管状栽培容器によれば、複数の前記管状体構造部を互いに連結して全長を長くしたり、連結を解除して構成を変更することが容易になる。これにより、例えば植物の成長に合わせて栽培場所を移動するような作業が容易になる。また、全体の形状変更の自由度が高くなる。 According to the tubular cultivation container having the configuration (8) above, it is easy to connect the plurality of tubular structure parts to increase the total length, or to change the configuration by releasing the connection. This facilitates work such as moving the cultivation site according to the growth of the plant, for example. In addition, the degree of freedom in changing the overall shape is increased.
　上記（９）の手順の植物栽培方法によれば、前記管状栽培容器を屈曲形状に変形させた状態で植物を栽培できるので、単一の前記管状栽培容器を用意するだけで、狭い空間内に多数の植物を縦横に並べてそのまま栽培できる。よって、植物の栽培に必要な空間を更に削減可能である。 According to the plant cultivating method of the above procedure (9), plants can be cultivated in a state where the tubular cultivating container is deformed into a curved shape. Many plants can be arranged vertically and horizontally and cultivated as they are. Therefore, the space required for cultivating plants can be further reduced.
　上記（１０）の手順の植物栽培方法によれば、植物が生長して隣接する植物同士の隙間が小さくなったような場合に、複数の管状栽培容器の連結状態の変更と、各管状栽培容器の形状変更を行う。これらの変更により、複数の開口部同士の間隔を拡げて、植物の育成に適した環境を維持できる。したがって、栽培しているそれぞれの植物を移植する作業を行うことなく、植物同士の隙間を拡げるための作業を容易に行うことができる。 According to the plant cultivation method of the procedure (10) above, when the plants grow and the gap between the adjacent plants becomes smaller, the connecting state of the plurality of tubular cultivation containers is changed and each tubular cultivation container is changed. change the shape of By these changes, it is possible to increase the distance between the plurality of openings and maintain an environment suitable for growing plants. Therefore, it is possible to easily perform the task of widening the gaps between the plants without performing the task of transplanting each cultivated plant.
　本発明の管状栽培容器および植物栽培方法によれば、栽培装置において植物の育成に適した環境を維持するために必要な作業や、植物を育成するために使用する部品などのコストを低減できる。また、植物を育成するために必要な空間を削減できる。 According to the tubular cultivation container and the plant cultivation method of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the work required to maintain an environment suitable for growing plants in the cultivation apparatus and the cost of parts used for growing plants. Also, the space required for growing plants can be reduced.
　以上、本発明について簡潔に説明した。更に、以下に説明される発明を実施するための最良の形態を添付の図面を参照して通読することにより、本発明の詳細は更に明確化されるであろう。 The above is a brief description of the present invention. Furthermore, the details of the present invention will be further clarified by reading the best mode for carrying out the invention described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
図１は、本発明の実施形態における管状栽培容器の主要部を示す正面図である。FIG. 1 is a front view showing the main parts of a tubular cultivation container according to an embodiment of the present invention. 図２は、図１の管状栽培容器を示す平面図である。2 is a plan view showing the tubular cultivation container of FIG. 1. FIG. 図３は、図１の管状栽培容器を示す縦断面図である。3 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the tubular cultivation container of FIG. 1. FIG. 図４（ａ）及び図４（ｂ）は、それぞれ植物の成長前及び成長後における管状栽培容器の使用状態を示す縦断面図である。FIG. 4(a) and FIG. 4(b) are vertical cross-sectional views showing the state of use of the tubular cultivation container before and after plant growth, respectively. 図５は、使用状態における管状栽培容器の形状の例を示す平面図である。FIG. 5 is a plan view showing an example of the shape of the tubular cultivation container in use. 図６（ａ）、図６（ｂ）、及び図６（ｃ）は、それぞれ異なる使用状態における複数の管状栽培容器の配置及び接続状態の例を示す平面図である。FIGS. 6(a), 6(b), and 6(c) are plan views showing examples of arrangement and connection of a plurality of tubular cultivation containers in different usage states. 図７は、実施形態の管状栽培容器を利用した植物栽培手順の例－１を示すフローチャートである。FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example-1 of a plant cultivation procedure using the tubular cultivation container of the embodiment. 図８は、実施形態の管状栽培容器を利用した植物栽培手順の例－２を示すフローチャートである。FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing Example-2 of a plant cultivation procedure using the tubular cultivation container of the embodiment. 図９（ａ）、図９（ｂ）、及び図９（ｃ）は、複数の管状栽培容器の配置及び接続状態の例を示す平面図である。Fig.9 (a), FIG.9(b), and FIG.9(c) are top views which show the arrangement|positioning of several tubular cultivation containers, and the example of a connection state. 図１０（ａ）及び図１０（ｂ）は、入れ子式の形状可変部についての説明図である。FIGS. 10(a) and 10(b) are explanatory diagrams of telescopic shape-changing parts. 図１１（ａ）及び図１１（ｂ）は、ゴム製の形状可変部についての説明図である。FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b) are explanatory diagrams of the shape-variable portion made of rubber. 図１２は、固定ホルダーの例を示す斜視図である。FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an example of a fixed holder.
　本発明に関する具体的な実施の形態について、各図を参照しながら以下に説明する。
＜管状栽培容器の構成＞
　本発明の実施形態における管状栽培容器１０の主要部を図１～図３に示す。図１は正面図、図２は平面図、図３は縦断面図である。 Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to each drawing.
<Configuration of Tubular Cultivation Container>
Principal parts of a tubular cultivation container 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention are shown in FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 is a front view, FIG. 2 is a plan view, and FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view.
　図１～図３に示した管状栽培容器１０は、植物工場などの栽培装置において植物を水耕栽培する場合に利用可能な容器であり、栽培する植物苗を配置するための苗床の機能と、栽培に必要な養液を保持する栽培プールの機能とを兼ね備えている。 The tubular cultivation container 10 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is a container that can be used when hydroponically cultivating plants in a cultivation apparatus such as a plant factory. It also functions as a cultivation pool that holds the nutrient solution necessary for cultivation.
　図１及び図２に示すように、この管状栽培容器１０の主要部位は、形状が固定された複数の管状部１１（形状不変部）とそれらの間に配置された複数の蛇腹部１２（形状可変部）とで構成された管状体構造部１０Ａを有している。すなわち、管状体構造部１０Ａは、管状部１１と蛇腹部１２とが一定の間隔で長手方向（Ｘ軸方向）に向かって交互に配置された形状を有し、中空かつ長尺に形成されている。 As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the main parts of this tubular cultivation container 10 are a plurality of tubular portions 11 (shape-invariant portions) whose shape is fixed and a plurality of bellows portions 12 (shape-invariant portions) disposed therebetween. variable portion). That is, the tubular body structure portion 10A has a shape in which tubular portions 11 and bellows portions 12 are alternately arranged at regular intervals in the longitudinal direction (X-axis direction), and is hollow and long. there is
　管状部１１は、円筒形状に形成され、その内側に円柱状の空間１４が形成されている。この空間１４に図３に示すように養液１５を満たすことができる。管状部１１は、例えば厚みが０．３ｍｍ～５ｍｍ程度の、ポリ塩化ビニル、ポリプロピレン、ポリエチレン等の樹脂材料により構成されており、その形状は変化しない。尚、管状部１１は、円筒形状に限らず角筒形状等に形成されてもよい。また、管状栽培容器１０に管状部１１を設けず、蛇腹部１２に開口部１１ａを設けてもよい。 The tubular portion 11 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and a columnar space 14 is formed inside thereof. This space 14 can be filled with a nutrient solution 15 as shown in FIG. The tubular portion 11 is made of a resin material such as polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polyethylene, etc., and has a thickness of about 0.3 mm to 5 mm, and does not change its shape. In addition, the tubular portion 11 may be formed in a shape such as a rectangular tube without being limited to a cylindrical shape. Further, the opening 11a may be provided in the bellows portion 12 without providing the tubular portion 11 in the tubular cultivation container 10 .
　また、各管状部１１のＺ軸方向の上側中央付近に、円形の開口部１１ａが形成されている。各開口部１１ａは管状部１１の上側の壁面を貫通している。植物を栽培する際には、各開口部１１ａに、スポンジなどを介して植物の苗を配置し、図３に示すように、植物の根の部位が開口部１１ａの下側から空間１４内に突出し養液１５と接触できる状態で植え付ける。 In addition, a circular opening 11a is formed near the upper center of each tubular portion 11 in the Z-axis direction. Each opening 11 a penetrates the upper wall surface of the tubular portion 11 . When cultivating plants, a seedling of a plant is placed in each opening 11a via a sponge or the like, and as shown in FIG. It is planted in a state where it can come into contact with the protruding nutrient solution 15. - 特許庁
　各蛇腹部１２は、一般的な蛇腹と同じように変形することが可能であり、Ｘ軸方向に伸縮するように変形する。各蛇腹部１２は中空構造であり、その内側の空間は管状部１１の空間１４と連通している。蛇腹部１２は、管状部１１と同様に、例えば厚みが０．３ｍｍ～５ｍｍ程度の、ポリ塩化ビニル、ポリプロピレン、ポリエチレン等の樹脂材料により構成される。 Each bellows portion 12 can be deformed in the same manner as a general bellows, and deforms so as to expand and contract in the X-axis direction. Each bellows portion 12 has a hollow structure, and the inner space communicates with the space 14 of the tubular portion 11 . Like the tubular portion 11, the bellows portion 12 is made of a resin material such as polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, or polyethylene having a thickness of about 0.3 mm to 5 mm.
　また、隣り合う２つの管状部１１は１つの蛇腹部１２を介して連結されている。したがって、蛇腹部１２がＸ軸方向に伸縮すると、隣り合う２つの管状部１１の間隔が変化し、開口部１１ａの間隔も変化する。 Also, two adjacent tubular portions 11 are connected via one bellows portion 12 . Therefore, when the bellows portion 12 expands and contracts in the X-axis direction, the interval between the two adjacent tubular portions 11 changes, and the interval between the openings 11a also changes.
　各蛇腹部１２は、変形時に内外で空気が流通できるように、数カ所に小さい空気穴１２ａを有している。また、空間１４内の養液が空気穴１２ａから漏れないように、各空気穴１２ａは蛇腹部１２の上側のみに形成されている。なお、他の場所で空気の流通が可能な場合には蛇腹部１２の空気穴１２ａは不要である。 Each bellows portion 12 has small air holes 12a at several locations so that air can flow inside and outside during deformation. Each air hole 12a is formed only on the upper side of the bellows portion 12 so that the nutrient solution in the space 14 does not leak from the air hole 12a. Note that the air hole 12a of the bellows portion 12 is not necessary if the air can be circulated elsewhere.
　図１、図２に示すように、管状栽培容器１０の一方の端部１０ａには、閉塞部材１３が装着してある。他方の端部も同様である。閉塞部材１３は、管状栽培容器１０内部の空間１４に養液を収容できるように、端部１０ａを閉塞している。すなわち、管状栽培容器１０の両端部を閉塞部材１３で閉じることにより、その内側を栽培プールとして利用可能になる。 As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a closing member 13 is attached to one end 10a of the tubular cultivation container 10. As shown in FIGS. The same is true for the other end. The closing member 13 closes the end portion 10a so that the space 14 inside the tubular cultivation container 10 can contain the nutrient solution. That is, by closing both ends of the tubular cultivation container 10 with the closing member 13, the inside can be used as a cultivation pool.
　また、閉塞部材１３には開閉可能な接続口１３ａが形成されている。この接続口１３ａを利用することで、外側から空間１４内に養液を導入したり、空間１４内の養液を外側に排出することが可能になる。また、外部の流路と管状栽培容器１０とを連結したり、複数の管状栽培容器１０を互いに連結するために接続口１３ａを利用できる。
　なお、図１～図３に示した例では管状栽培容器１０（管状部１１、蛇腹部１２）の断面形状が円形になっているが、断面形状を矩形など他の形状に変更することも可能である。 In addition, the closing member 13 is formed with a connection port 13a that can be opened and closed. By using this connection port 13a, it becomes possible to introduce the nutrient solution into the space 14 from the outside and to discharge the nutrient solution in the space 14 to the outside. In addition, the connection port 13a can be used to connect an external channel and the tubular cultivation container 10 or to connect a plurality of tubular cultivation containers 10 to each other.
In the examples shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the cross-sectional shape of the tubular cultivation container 10 (tubular portion 11, bellows portion 12) is circular, but the cross-sectional shape can be changed to other shapes such as rectangular. is.
＜管状栽培容器の使用状態の例＞
　植物の成長前及び成長後における管状栽培容器１０の使用状態の例を図４（ａ）及び図４（ｂ）にそれぞれ示す。 <Example of use of tubular cultivation container>
FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b) respectively show an example of the usage state of the tubular cultivation container 10 before and after plant growth.
　各管状部１１の開口部１１ａの箇所に植物１６を植え付けることにより、図４（ａ）に示すように複数の植物１６を所定の間隔で並べて配置することができる。植え付け当初は各植物１６の外形寸法が小さいので、図４（ａ）のように蛇腹部１２を収縮させた形状に保持することで、狭い空間に高密度で多数の植物１６を配置できる。 By planting plants 16 at the openings 11a of each tubular portion 11, a plurality of plants 16 can be arranged side by side at predetermined intervals as shown in FIG. 4(a). Since the outer dimensions of each plant 16 are small at the beginning of planting, a large number of plants 16 can be placed in a narrow space at high density by holding the bellows portion 12 in a contracted shape as shown in FIG. 4(a).
　また、管状栽培容器１０の空間１４内に養液１５を満たし、適度な空気環境下でＬＥＤランプなどを用いて人工光を照射することにより、管状栽培容器１０上で多数の植物１６を水耕栽培することができる。 In addition, by filling the space 14 of the tubular cultivation container 10 with a nutrient solution 15 and irradiating artificial light using an LED lamp or the like in a moderate air environment, a large number of plants 16 can be grown hydroponically on the tubular cultivation container 10. can be cultivated.
　一方、植物１６の成長に伴って管状栽培容器１０上に配置した複数の植物１６同士の隙間が小さくなり密集するので、この状態で栽培を継続すると、植物１６の生育に悪影響を及ぼし得る。そのような場合、一般的な植物工場等の栽培装置においては植物の移植作業を実施する。すなわち、植物同士の間隔が大きくなるように植物を別の栽培空間に植え替える。 On the other hand, as the plants 16 grow, the gaps between the plurality of plants 16 arranged on the tubular cultivation container 10 become smaller and denser, so if cultivation is continued in this state, the growth of the plants 16 may be adversely affected. In such a case, a plant is transplanted in a cultivation apparatus such as a general plant factory. That is, the plants are replanted in another cultivation space so that the distance between the plants increases.
　しかし、本実施形態の管状栽培容器１０を採用している場合には、管状栽培容器１０の長手方向に張力を与えることにより、図４（ｂ）のように管状栽培容器１０を伸張してＸ軸方向の長さを大きくすることができる。これにより、移植作業を行わなくても、成長した植物１６同士の隙間が生育に適した大きさに拡大するように、植物１６の配置状態を変更できる。つまり、成長前に高密度で植物１６を配置していた場合でも、管状栽培容器１０の各蛇腹部１２の形状をＸ軸方向に引き延ばすだけで植物同士の間隔を拡大できるため、成長に伴う植物１６の移植作業が不要になる。 However, when the tubular cultivation container 10 of the present embodiment is employed, tension is applied in the longitudinal direction of the tubular cultivation container 10 to extend the tubular cultivation container 10 as shown in FIG. Axial length can be increased. As a result, the arrangement state of the plants 16 can be changed so that the gap between the grown plants 16 expands to a size suitable for growth without transplanting. In other words, even if the plants 16 are arranged at high density before growth, the distance between the plants can be increased simply by extending the shape of each bellows portion 12 of the tubular cultivation container 10 in the X-axis direction. 16 transplant operations are no longer required.
＜使用状態における管状栽培容器の形状＞
　使用状態における管状栽培容器１０の形状の例を図５に示す。
　植物工場等の栽培装置においては、狭い空間で大量の植物の栽培を可能にするために、上下方向に並んで配置された複数の棚板を有するラックを用いて、各棚板の上で植物を栽培するのが一般的である。 <Shape of tubular cultivation container in use>
FIG. 5 shows an example of the shape of the tubular cultivation container 10 in use.
In a cultivation apparatus such as a plant factory, a rack having a plurality of shelves arranged in a vertical direction is used to enable the cultivation of a large number of plants in a narrow space. is commonly cultivated.
　図５に示した例は、水平に配置された１つの棚板２０を上方から視た状態を表している。また、この例では棚板２０の上に長尺の１つの管状栽培容器１０が水平に配置され、この管状栽培容器１０の上に多数の植物１６が配置されている。 The example shown in FIG. 5 represents a state in which one horizontally arranged shelf board 20 is viewed from above. Also, in this example, one long tubular cultivation container 10 is horizontally arranged on the shelf board 20 , and a large number of plants 16 are arranged on this tubular cultivation container 10 .
　また、図５に示すように管状栽培容器１０は棚板２０の両側からＺ方向に立設された側端部２０ａ、２０ｂの間に配置され、棚板２０上で屈曲状態に配置される。すなわち、管状栽培容器１０は、屈曲された蛇腹部１２の両端に位置する管状部１１同士が互いに近接するように配置された形状に形状を整えてある。つまり、多数の屈曲部１０ｃでそれぞれ蛇腹部１２の箇所を交互に内側（棚板２０のＹ方向における中心側）に折り曲げて、管状栽培容器１０の全体を１つの棚板２０上に収容できるように形状を工夫してある。 Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the tubular cultivation container 10 is arranged between side ends 20a and 20b erected in the Z direction from both sides of the shelf board 20, and arranged in a bent state on the shelf board 20. That is, the tubular cultivation container 10 is shaped so that the tubular portions 11 located at both ends of the bent bellows portion 12 are arranged so as to be close to each other. That is, the bellows portions 12 are alternately bent inward (toward the center of the shelf plate 20 in the Y direction) at a number of bent portions 10c so that the entire tubular cultivation container 10 can be accommodated on one shelf plate 20. The shape is devised.
　また、前述のように管状栽培容器１０の内側の空間１４は栽培プールとして利用できるので、図５に示した状態のまま、管状栽培容器１０上で多数の植物１６を水耕栽培することができる。また、植物１６の成長状況に合わせて、各蛇腹部１２を引き延ばして形状を変えることにより、移植作業を実施することなく植物１６同士の隙間を適宜調整することができる。管状栽培容器１０は、このように長手方向における植物１６同士の間隔を調整できるだけでなく、図５に示すように、側端部２０ａ、２０ｂにおける蛇腹部１２の屈曲角度を調整することにより、Ｘ方向における植物１６同士の間隔を調整できる。 In addition, since the space 14 inside the tubular cultivation container 10 can be used as a cultivation pool as described above, many plants 16 can be hydroponically cultivated on the tubular cultivation container 10 in the state shown in FIG. . Further, by stretching each bellows portion 12 to change the shape according to the growing condition of the plants 16, the gaps between the plants 16 can be appropriately adjusted without carrying out the transplanting work. In the tubular cultivation container 10, not only can the spacing between the plants 16 in the longitudinal direction be adjusted as described above, but also, as shown in FIG. The spacing between plants 16 in direction can be adjusted.
　図５の例では、外部から一方の端部１０ａを介して管状栽培容器１０の空間１４内に養液を導入し、他方の端部１０ｂから養液を排出するように流路を形成し、養液を循環させながら植物１６を栽培することができる。 In the example of FIG. 5, a channel is formed so that the nutrient solution is introduced into the space 14 of the tubular cultivation container 10 from the outside through one end 10a and the nutrient solution is discharged from the other end 10b, The plant 16 can be cultivated while circulating the nutrient solution.
　また、管状栽培容器１０の端部１０ｂに近い側から端部１０ａに向かって順次に植物１６を植え付けたような場合には、成長の早い端部１０ｂ側から順番に植物１６を収穫することができる。その場合、図５に示すように管状栽培容器１０の端部１０ｂを棚板２０から引き出して、そのまま順番に所定の収穫ゾーンや加工ゾーンに移動するように作業することができる。 Also, in the case where the plants 16 are planted sequentially from the side near the end 10b of the tubular cultivation container 10 toward the end 10a, the plants 16 can be harvested in order from the end 10b that grows faster. can. In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, the end portion 10b of the tubular cultivation container 10 can be pulled out from the shelf plate 20 and moved to the predetermined harvest zone or processing zone in order.
　また、管状栽培容器１０の全体に亘って多数の植物１６を同時に植え付けたような場合には、植物１６の成長後に管状栽培容器１０の全体を屈曲形状を維持したまま、板などに乗せて収穫ゾーンや加工ゾーンに簡単に移動することができる。したがって、高い作業効率が実現できる。 In addition, in the case where a large number of plants 16 are planted all over the tubular cultivation container 10 at the same time, after the plants 16 have grown, the entire tubular cultivation container 10 is placed on a board or the like while maintaining the bent shape for harvesting. Zones and processing zones can be easily moved. Therefore, high work efficiency can be realized.
＜複数の管状栽培容器を用いる場合の使用例＞
　それぞれ異なる使用状態における複数の管状栽培容器の配置及び接続状態の例を図６（ａ）、図６（ｂ）、及び図６（ｃ）にそれぞれ示す。 <Example of use when using a plurality of tubular cultivation containers>
Figs. 6(a), 6(b), and 6(c) show examples of arrangement and connection of a plurality of tubular cultivation containers in different usage conditions.
　図６（ａ）に示した例では、１つの棚板２０の上に８個の互いに独立した管状栽培容器１０（１０－１～１０－８）が並べて配置してある。これらの管状栽培容器１０のうち４個の管状栽培容器１０－１～１０－４については、蛇腹部１２を収縮させた状態で形状を保持しているので長手方向の寸法が小さくなっている。残りの管状栽培容器１０－５～１０－８については、蛇腹部１２を伸張させた状態で形状を保持しているので長手方向の寸法が管状栽培容器１０－１～１０－４に比べて２倍程度になっている。 In the example shown in FIG. 6(a), eight mutually independent tubular cultivation containers 10 (10-1 to 10-8) are arranged side by side on one shelf board 20. In the example shown in FIG. Of these tubular cultivation containers 10, four tubular cultivation containers 10-1 to 10-4 retain their shape with the bellows portion 12 contracted, so that their longitudinal dimensions are small. The remaining tubular cultivation vessels 10-5 to 10-8 retain their shape with the bellows portion 12 stretched, so the length in the longitudinal direction is 2 times longer than that of the tubular cultivation vessels 10-1 to 10-4. It has doubled.
　したがって、２つの管状栽培容器１０－１、１０－２の端部の接続口１３ａの箇所を互いに直列に接続して、これらを同じ１つの列に配置してある。また、２つの管状栽培容器１０－３、１０－４の端部の接続口１３ａの箇所を互いに直列に接続して、これらを同じ１つの列に配置してある。 Therefore, the two tubular cultivation containers 10-1 and 10-2 are connected in series at the ends of the connection ports 13a and arranged in the same row. In addition, the two tubular cultivation containers 10-3 and 10-4 are connected in series at the ends of the connection ports 13a and arranged in the same row.
　図６（ａ）に示した４個の管状栽培容器１０－１～１０－４については、隣接する開口部１１ａの間隔が小さいので、成長前で大きさの小さい植物１６を高密度で配置して栽培するのに適している。また、図６（ａ）に示した残りの４個の管状栽培容器１０－５～１０－８については、開口部１１ａの間隔が大きいので、ある程度成長して大きくなった植物１６を低密度で配置して栽培するのに適している。 In the four tubular cultivation containers 10-1 to 10-4 shown in FIG. 6(a), since the distance between adjacent openings 11a is small, plants 16 that are small in size before growth are arranged at high density. suitable for cultivating Further, in the remaining four tubular cultivation containers 10-5 to 10-8 shown in FIG. 6(a), since the openings 11a have large intervals, the plants 16 that have grown to some extent and become large can be grown at a low density. Suitable for placement and cultivation.
　したがって、図６（ａ）に示した状態で、各管状栽培容器１０－１～１０－８の内部の空間１４を養液で満たして、これらの上で多数の植物１６を水耕栽培することができる。また、図６（ａ）で例えば４個の管状栽培容器１０－５～１０－８の植物１６が更に成長して収穫可能な状態まで生育した場合に、４個の管状栽培容器１０－５～１０－８を棚板２０から取り出して収穫を実施することができる。また、この収穫と同時期に４個の管状栽培容器１０－１～１０－４の植物１６もある程度成長している。したがって、管状栽培容器１０－１～１０－４の連結を外し、管状栽培容器１０－１～１０－４をそれぞれ空いている隣の列の位置に移動した後、張力を加えて各蛇腹部１２を伸張させれば、植物１６間の隙間が大きくなるので成長に適した状態を維持できる。更に、移動前の管状栽培容器１０－１～１０－４の位置に新たな４個の管状栽培容器１０を高密度で配置すれば植物１６の栽培を連続的に行うことができる。よって、空間を効率よく利用して、植物１６を栽培できる。 Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 6(a), the space 14 inside each of the tubular cultivation containers 10-1 to 10-8 is filled with a nutrient solution, and a large number of plants 16 are hydroponically cultivated on these. can be done. Further, in FIG. 6(a), for example, when the plants 16 in the four tubular cultivation containers 10-5 to 10-8 grow further and grow to a harvestable state, the four tubular cultivation containers 10-5 to 10-8 10-8 can be removed from shelf 20 and harvested. At the same time as this harvest, the plants 16 in the four tubular cultivation containers 10-1 to 10-4 have also grown to some extent. Therefore, after disconnecting the tubular cultivation vessels 10-1 to 10-4 and moving each of the tubular cultivation vessels 10-1 to 10-4 to the position of the next empty row, tension is applied to each bellows portion 12. , the gaps between the plants 16 become larger, so that a state suitable for growth can be maintained. Furthermore, by arranging four new tubular cultivation containers 10 at a high density at the positions of the tubular cultivation containers 10-1 to 10-4 before the movement, the plants 16 can be cultivated continuously. Therefore, the plant 16 can be cultivated by using the space efficiently.
　図６（ｂ）に示した例では、蛇腹部１２を収縮させて長さを短くした１４個の管状栽培容器１０（１０－１～１０－１４）をそれぞれ２本ずつ組み合わせて直列に連結し、これらを７列に並べた状態で棚板２０上に配置してある。 In the example shown in FIG. 6(b), 14 tubular cultivation containers 10 (10-1 to 10-14) each having a shortened length by shrinking the bellows 12 are combined and connected in series. , are arranged on the shelf plate 20 in a state of being arranged in seven rows.
　図６（ｂ）の状態で各管状栽培容器１０上の植物１６が成長すると、隣接する植物１６間の隙間が小さくなり植物１６が生育しにくい状態になる。そこで、大きく成長した植物１６を栽培している各管状栽培容器１０は、１つずつ棚板２０から取り出されて図６（ｃ）に示すような別の棚板２０Ａの上に移動する。そして、移動後に管状栽培容器１０に張力を与えて各蛇腹部１２を伸張させ、長さを長くした状態で管状栽培容器１０の形状を保持する。 When the plants 16 on each tubular cultivation container 10 grow in the state of FIG. 6(b), the gaps between the adjacent plants 16 become smaller, making it difficult for the plants 16 to grow. Then, each tubular cultivation container 10 cultivating a grown plant 16 is taken out from the shelf board 20 one by one and moved onto another shelf board 20A as shown in FIG. 6(c). After the movement, tension is applied to the tubular cultivation container 10 to extend each bellows portion 12, and the shape of the tubular cultivation container 10 is maintained in a state in which the length is lengthened.
　図６（ｃ）に示した例では棚板２０Ａ上に５個の管状栽培容器１０－１～１０－５を５列に並べて配置してある。したがって、管状栽培容器１０－１～１０－５上で栽培している多数の植物１６の間隔を十分大きくすることができ、特別な移植作業をしなくても植物１６の生育に適した状態を維持できる。
　尚、図６に示した例では、棚板２０の長手方向に沿って管状栽培容器１０を配置したが、棚板２０の短手方向に沿って管状栽培容器１０を配置してもよい。 In the example shown in FIG. 6(c), five tubular cultivation containers 10-1 to 10-5 are arranged in five rows on the shelf board 20A. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently widen the intervals between a large number of plants 16 cultivated on the tubular cultivation containers 10-1 to 10-5, so that the conditions suitable for the growth of the plants 16 can be achieved without a special transplanting operation. can be maintained.
In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 6 , the tubular cultivation container 10 is arranged along the longitudinal direction of the shelf board 20 , but the tubular cultivation container 10 may be arranged along the lateral direction of the shelf board 20 .
＜植物栽培手順の例＞
－＜例－１＞
　前述の管状栽培容器１０を利用した植物栽培手順の例－１を図７に示す。図７の植物栽培手順は、図５に示したような状況で植物を栽培する場合の大まかな手順を表している。なお、図７中に示した「蛇腹ホース」は、図５中の管状栽培容器１０に相当する。図７の手順について以下に説明する。 <Example of plant cultivation procedure>
-<Example-1>
FIG. 7 shows an example-1 of a plant cultivation procedure using the tubular cultivation container 10 described above. The plant cultivation procedure in FIG. 7 represents a rough procedure for cultivating plants in the situation shown in FIG. The "bellows hose" shown in FIG. 7 corresponds to the tubular cultivation container 10 in FIG. The procedure of FIG. 7 will be described below.
　作業者は、１つの管状栽培容器（蛇腹ホース）１０を用意して、図５に示すように屈曲形状に折り曲げてその状態を保持したまま棚板２０上に配置する（Ｓ１１）。また、最初に植え付ける植物１６は小さく高密度の配置ができるので、管状栽培容器１０は各蛇腹部１２の箇所を収縮させて長手方向の寸法を小さくした状態で屈曲状態に曲げて配置する。 A worker prepares one tubular cultivation container (bellows hose) 10, bends it into a bent shape as shown in FIG. 5, and places it on the shelf plate 20 while maintaining that state (S11). In addition, since the plants 16 to be planted first can be arranged in a small size and at a high density, the tubular cultivation container 10 is bent in a bent state in a state in which each bellows portion 12 is shrunk to reduce the longitudinal dimension.
　作業者は、管状栽培容器１０上部の各開口部１１ａの位置に、植物１６の苗を根が下を向く状態で配置する（Ｓ１２）。実際には、スポンジなどを介して植物１６の苗を管状栽培容器１０上に固定する。 The operator places the seedlings of the plants 16 at the positions of the openings 11a on the top of the tubular cultivation container 10 with the roots facing downward (S12). In practice, a seedling of the plant 16 is fixed on the tubular cultivation container 10 via a sponge or the like.
　作業者は、管状栽培容器１０の両方の端部１０ａ、１０ｂを閉塞部材１３で閉じて、一端側の接続口１３ａから管状栽培容器１０内の空間１４に所定の養液を導入する（Ｓ１３）。また、実際には空間１４内の養液の液面高さが例えば空間１４の直径の８０％程度を維持するように貯留している液量を調節しながら、他端側の接続口１３ａから養液を排出し、養液が循環するように流路を形成する。 The operator closes both ends 10a and 10b of the tubular cultivation container 10 with the closing member 13, and introduces a predetermined nutrient solution into the space 14 inside the tubular cultivation container 10 through the connection port 13a on one end (S13). . In practice, while adjusting the amount of the nutrient solution in the space 14 so that the level of the nutrient solution in the space 14 is maintained at, for example, about 80% of the diameter of the space 14, A channel is formed so that the nutrient solution is discharged and the nutrient solution circulates.
　上記の状態で、棚板２０の上方から各植物１６に向けて人工光を照射し、更に温度、湿度、二酸化炭素濃度などの環境条件を植物１６に合わせて適切に維持することで植物１６の水耕栽培を行うことができる（Ｓ１４）。 In the above state, artificial light is irradiated from above the shelf board 20 toward each plant 16, and environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide concentration are appropriately maintained according to the plant 16. Hydroponics can be performed (S14).
　管状栽培容器１０上で植物１６が成長すると、隣接する位置に存在する植物１６間の隙間が小さくなりその後の生育の妨げになる。したがって、植物１６の生育状況に合わせて、管状栽培容器１０に張力を与えて蛇腹部１２の箇所を伸張させる（Ｓ１５，Ｓ１６）。これにより互いに隣接する植物１６の間隔を空けることができ、植物１６の良好な育成環境を維持できる。 When the plants 16 grow on the tubular cultivation container 10, the gaps between adjacent plants 16 become smaller, hindering their subsequent growth. Therefore, according to the growing condition of the plant 16, tension is applied to the tubular cultivation container 10 to extend the bellows portion 12 (S15, S16). Thereby, the plants 16 adjacent to each other can be spaced apart from each other, and a good growing environment for the plants 16 can be maintained.
　管状栽培容器１０上で栽培している各植物１６が出荷可能な大きさまで成長した場合には、作業者が管状栽培容器１０を棚板２０から取り出して植物１６の収穫作業を実施する（Ｓ１７～Ｓ１９）。 When each plant 16 cultivated on the tubular cultivation container 10 has grown to a size that can be shipped, the worker removes the tubular cultivation container 10 from the shelf plate 20 and performs the harvesting operation of the plants 16 (S17-). S19).
－＜例－２＞
　前述の管状栽培容器１０を利用した植物栽培手順の例－２を図８に示す。図８の植物栽培手順は、図６（ａ）～図６（ｃ）に示したような状況で植物を栽培する場合の大まかな手順を表している。なお、図８中に示した「蛇腹ホース」は、図６中の各管状栽培容器１０－１～１０－１４に相当する。図８の手順について以下に説明する。 -<Example-2>
FIG. 8 shows an example-2 of a plant cultivation procedure using the tubular cultivation container 10 described above. The plant cultivation procedure in FIG. 8 represents a rough procedure for cultivating plants in the situations shown in FIGS. 6(a) to 6(c). 8 corresponds to each of the tubular cultivation containers 10-1 to 10-14 in FIG. The procedure of FIG. 8 will be described below.
　作業者は、複数の管状栽培容器１０（１０－１～１０－１４）を用意して、例えば図６（ｂ）に示すように棚板２０上に各管状栽培容器１０を配置し、隣接する管状栽培容器１０の端部同士を連結する（Ｓ１１Ａ）。また、最初に植え付ける植物１６は小さく高密度の配置ができるので、管状栽培容器１０は各蛇腹部１２の箇所を収縮させて長手方向の寸法を小さくした状態でその形状を保持させておく。したがって、図６（ｂ）のように多数の管状栽培容器１０－１～１０－１４を同時に同じ棚板２０上に配置できる。 An operator prepares a plurality of tubular cultivation containers 10 (10-1 to 10-14), arranges each tubular cultivation container 10 on a shelf board 20 as shown in FIG. The ends of the tubular cultivation container 10 are connected (S11A). Also, since the plants 16 to be planted first can be arranged in a small size and at a high density, the tube-shaped cultivation container 10 is kept in a state of being reduced in longitudinal dimension by contracting each bellows portion 12.例文帳に追加Therefore, a large number of tubular cultivation containers 10-1 to 10-14 can be arranged on the same shelf board 20 at the same time as shown in FIG. 6(b).
　作業者は、管状栽培容器１０上部の各開口部１１ａの位置に、植物１６の苗を根が下を向く状態で配置する（Ｓ１２）。実際には、スポンジなどを介して植物１６の苗を管状栽培容器１０上に固定する。 The operator places the seedlings of the plants 16 at the positions of the openings 11a on the top of the tubular cultivation container 10 with the roots facing downward (S12). In practice, a seedling of the plant 16 is fixed on the tubular cultivation container 10 via a sponge or the like.
　作業者は、連結した複数の管状栽培容器１０の両端を閉塞部材１３で閉じて、一端側の接続口１３ａから管状栽培容器１０内の空間１４に所定の養液を導入する（Ｓ１３）。また、実際には空間１４内の養液の液面高さが例えば空間１４の直径の８０％程度を維持するように貯留している液量を調節しながら、他端側の接続口１３ａから養液を排出し、養液が循環するように流路を形成する。 The operator closes both ends of the plurality of connected tubular cultivation containers 10 with the closing member 13, and introduces a predetermined nutrient solution into the space 14 inside the tubular cultivation container 10 through the connection port 13a on one end side (S13). In practice, while adjusting the amount of the nutrient solution in the space 14 so that the level of the nutrient solution in the space 14 is maintained at, for example, about 80% of the diameter of the space 14, A channel is formed so that the nutrient solution is discharged and the nutrient solution circulates.
　上記の状態で、棚板２０の上方から各植物１６に向けて人工光を照射し、更に温度、湿度、二酸化炭素濃度などの環境条件を植物１６に合わせて適切に維持することで植物１６の水耕栽培を行うことができる（Ｓ１４）。 In the above state, artificial light is irradiated from above the shelf board 20 toward each plant 16, and environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide concentration are appropriately maintained according to the plant 16. Hydroponics can be performed (S14).
　管状栽培容器１０上で植物１６が成長すると、隣接する位置に存在する植物１６間の隙間が小さくなりその後の生育の妨げになる。したがって、植物１６の生育状況に合わせて、管状栽培容器１０に張力を与えて蛇腹部１２の箇所を伸張させる（Ｓ１５，Ｓ１６）。これにより互いに隣接する植物１６の間隔を空けることができ、植物１６の良好な育成環境を維持できる。 When the plants 16 grow on the tubular cultivation container 10, the gaps between adjacent plants 16 become smaller, hindering their subsequent growth. Therefore, according to the growing condition of the plant 16, tension is applied to the tubular cultivation container 10 to extend the bellows portion 12 (S15, S16). Thereby, the plants 16 adjacent to each other can be spaced apart from each other, and a good growing environment for the plants 16 can be maintained.
　また、蛇腹部１２の伸張により各管状栽培容器１０が長くなると棚板２０上に入りきらなくなる。したがって、作業者は隣接する管状栽培容器１０同士の連結状態を切り替えたり、配置する場所を必要に応じて変更するための作業を実施する（Ｓ１６Ａ）。例えば、作業者は、図６（ａ）に示した管状栽培容器１０－１、１０－２の連結を切り離して同じ棚板２０上で隣の列の場所に移動する。あるいは、作業者は、図６（ｂ）中の管状栽培容器１０－１～１０－５を図６（ｃ）に示した別の棚板２０Ａの上に移動する。 In addition, when each tubular cultivation container 10 becomes longer due to the extension of the bellows portion 12, it cannot fit on the shelf board 20. Therefore, the operator performs work for switching the connection state between adjacent tubular cultivation containers 10 or changing the place of arrangement as needed (S16A). For example, the worker disconnects the tubular cultivation containers 10-1 and 10-2 shown in FIG. Alternatively, the operator moves the tubular cultivation containers 10-1 to 10-5 shown in FIG. 6(b) onto another shelf board 20A shown in FIG. 6(c).
　管状栽培容器１０上で栽培している各植物１６が出荷可能な大きさまで成長した場合には、作業者が管状栽培容器１０を棚板２０、又は２０Ａから取り出して植物１６の収穫作業を実施する（Ｓ１７～Ｓ１９）。 When each plant 16 cultivated on the tubular cultivation container 10 has grown to a size that can be shipped, an operator removes the tubular cultivation container 10 from the shelf plate 20 or 20A and performs the harvesting operation of the plants 16. (S17-S19).
＜管状栽培容器および植物栽培方法の利点＞
　前述した管状栽培容器１０および管状栽培容器１０を利用した植物栽培方法によれば、蛇腹部１２が様々な方向に変形可能であるため、管状栽培容器１０を水平面上で自由に屈曲させて配置できる。したがって、複数の開口部１１ａのそれぞれに配置される植物１６の間隔を、植物１６の実際の生育状況に合わせて容易に調整できるので、植物１６を配置する密度を容易に最適化可能である。更に、植物１６の育成に必要な養分を含む養液を管状栽培容器１０の内部に保持できるので、特別な栽培プールを用意することなく、例えば平らな台や棚板上に管状栽培容器１０を配置して、水耕栽培できる。したがって、植物を育成するために使用する部品などのコストを低減でき、かつ、植物を育成するために必要な空間を削減できる。 <Advantages of Tubular Cultivation Container and Plant Cultivation Method>
According to the tubular cultivation container 10 and the plant cultivation method using the tubular cultivation container 10 described above, the bellows portion 12 can be deformed in various directions, so that the tubular cultivation container 10 can be freely bent on a horizontal surface and arranged. . Therefore, since the intervals between the plants 16 arranged in each of the plurality of openings 11a can be easily adjusted according to the actual growing conditions of the plants 16, the density of arranging the plants 16 can be easily optimized. Furthermore, since the nutrient solution containing the nutrients necessary for growing the plants 16 can be held inside the tubular cultivation container 10, the tubular cultivation container 10 can be placed on a flat stand or shelf board without preparing a special cultivation pool. Can be placed and hydroponically cultivated. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the cost of parts and the like used for growing plants, and to reduce the space required for growing plants.
　図５及び図７に示した植物栽培方法によれば、管状栽培容器１０を屈曲状態に変形させた状態で植物１６を栽培できるので、単一の管状栽培容器１０を用意するだけで、狭い空間内に多数の植物１６を縦横に並べて栽培できる。よって、植物の栽培に必要な空間を更に削減可能である。 According to the plant cultivating method shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the plant 16 can be cultivated with the tubular cultivation container 10 deformed into a curved state. A large number of plants 16 can be cultivated vertically and horizontally inside. Therefore, the space required for cultivating plants can be further reduced.
　図６及び図８に示した植物栽培方法によれば、植物１６が生長して隣接する植物１６同士の隙間が小さくなったような場合に、複数の管状栽培容器１０の連結状態の変更と、各管状栽培容器１０の形状変更を行うことができる。したがって、栽培しているそれぞれの植物１６を別の栽培空間に移動したり、植物１６同士の隙間を拡げるための作業が容易になる。 According to the plant cultivation method shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, when the plants 16 grow and the gaps between the adjacent plants 16 become smaller, the connection state of the plurality of tubular cultivation containers 10 is changed, The shape of each tubular cultivation container 10 can be changed. Therefore, it becomes easier to move the plants 16 being cultivated to different cultivation spaces or to widen the gaps between the plants 16 .
＜他の実施形態＞
　本発明は前述した各実施形態に限定されるものではなく、請求項に示した範囲で種々の変更が可能であり、異なる実施形態にそれぞれ開示された技術的手段を適宜組み合わせて得られる実施形態についても本発明の技術的範囲に含まれる。
＜管状栽培容器の設置例＞
　上記実施形態では、管状栽培容器１０を棚板２０に水平配置する例を示したが、棚板を用いず、栽培棚の柱等の支持棒間に、管状栽培容器１０を架け渡して、複数の管状栽培容器１０を垂直方向に配列してもよい。
　また、管状栽培容器１０を垂直方向に沿って、すなわち、管状栽培容器１０の一端が下方、他端が上方を向くように、配置してもよい。この場合、開口部１１ａは横向き又は斜め上向きに開口する。 <Other embodiments>
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but can be modified in various ways within the scope of the claims, and can be obtained by appropriately combining technical means disclosed in different embodiments. is also included in the technical scope of the present invention.
<Installation example of tubular cultivation container>
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the tubular cultivation container 10 is arranged horizontally on the shelf board 20 is shown. may be arranged vertically.
Alternatively, the tubular cultivation container 10 may be arranged along the vertical direction, that is, so that one end of the tubular cultivation container 10 faces downward and the other end faces upward. In this case, the opening 11a opens sideways or obliquely upward.
＜複数の管状栽培容器の接続例＞
　上記実施形態では、図６を参照して、１つの棚板２０上で２つの管状栽培容器１０を接続する例を示したが、図９（ａ）に示すように、２つ以上の棚板２０上にそれぞれ管状栽培容器１０を配置して、棚板２０をまたいで、複数の管状栽培容器１０を接続してもよい。このとき、接続口１３ａ間を接続する接続部材４０を別途用いてもよい。また、図９（ｂ）に示すように、１つの棚板２０上に並列に配置された複数の管状栽培容器１０を、接続部材４０を用いて直列に接続してもよい。さらに、図９（ｃ）に示すように、接続部材４０は、棚板２０の一部に固定されていてもよい。
　図９（ｂ）では、管状栽培容器１０－１、１０－２、１０－３が、棚板２０の短辺側において接続部材４０によって接続されているが、棚板２０の長辺側で接続されてもよい。また、図９（ｂ）に示すように接続部材４０が棚板２０の外部にはみ出してもよいし、図９（ｃ）に示すように、接続部材４０が棚板２０の内部に収まってもよい。 <Example of connecting multiple tubular cultivation containers>
In the above embodiment, an example of connecting two tubular cultivation containers 10 on one shelf board 20 was shown with reference to FIG. 6. However, as shown in FIG. A plurality of tubular cultivation containers 10 may be connected to each other by arranging the tubular cultivation containers 10 on each shelf 20 and straddling the shelf board 20 . At this time, a connection member 40 that connects the connection ports 13a may be separately used. Moreover, as shown in FIG.9(b), the several tubular cultivation container 10 arrange|positioned in parallel on one shelf 20 may be connected in series using the connection member 40. FIG. Furthermore, the connection member 40 may be fixed to a part of the shelf board 20, as shown in FIG.9(c).
In FIG. 9B, the tubular cultivation containers 10-1, 10-2, and 10-3 are connected by the connecting member 40 on the short side of the shelf board 20, but are connected on the long side of the shelf board 20. may be Moreover, as shown in FIG.9(b), the connection member 40 may protrude outside the shelf board 20, and as shown in FIG.9(c), even if the connection member 40 is accommodated in the shelf board 20, good.
＜形状可変部の他の例＞
　上記実施形態では、形状可変部が蛇腹部１２である例を示したが、形状可変部は、伸縮可能であればよく、図１０及び図１１に示すように伸縮可能素材を用いてもよい。
　図１０は、形状可変部１２Ａが、第一部分１２１と、第二部分１２２と、ゴム１２３と、を有する。第一部分１２１は、左側の管状部１１（形状不変部）に接続する。第二部分１２２は、右側の管状部１１に接続する。ゴム１２３は、第一部分１２１と第二部分１２２とを接続する。形状可変部１２Ａが第一部分１２１と第二部分１２２とを有することにより、第一部分１２１と第二部分１２２との位置関係を変更して、管状部１１同士の間隔を調整できる。尚、第一部分１２１と第二部分１２２とは、ゴム以外の伸縮可能素材により接続されてもよい。
　形状可変部１２Ａは、好ましくは、第二部分１２２が、第一部分１２１よりも小さい外形寸法を有する。この形状可変部１２Ａによれば、第一部分１２１と第二部分１２２とを入れ子にして、図１０（ａ）、図１０（ｂ）に示すように、管状部１１同士の間隔を容易に調整できる。
　図１１は、形状可変部１２Ｂがゴム製であるので、図１１（ａ）、図１１（ｂ）に示すように、管状部１１同士の間隔を容易に調整できる。図１２に示す固定ホルダー３０で管状部１１を保持して、支持部材に固定することにより、形状可変部１２Ｂの伸縮状態が保たれるので、管状栽培容器１０の配置を維持できる。固定ホルダー３０は、貫通孔を有する固定部３１と、固定部３１に設けられたクリップ３２と、を有する。固定ホルダー３０は、クリップ３２で管状栽培容器１０を挟んだ状態で、固定部３１が支持部材に締結固定されることにより、管状栽培容器１０を支持部材に固定する。支持部材としては、栽培棚の棚板２０や、棚板２０に固定された接続部材（図９（ｃ）参照）等を使用できる。尚、固定ホルダー３０は、管状栽培容器１０が形状可変部１２、１２Ａを有する場合にも、管状栽培容器１０の配置を維持するために使用することが好ましい。 <Another example of shape-variable portion>
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the shape-variable portion is the bellows portion 12 is shown, but the shape-variable portion may be made of any stretchable material as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 .
10, the shape-variable portion 12A has a first portion 121, a second portion 122, and rubber 123. FIG. The first portion 121 connects to the left tubular portion 11 (shape-invariant portion). The second part 122 connects to the right tubular part 11 . A rubber 123 connects the first portion 121 and the second portion 122 . Since the shape-variable portion 12A has the first portion 121 and the second portion 122, the positional relationship between the first portion 121 and the second portion 122 can be changed to adjust the interval between the tubular portions 11. FIG. The first portion 121 and the second portion 122 may be connected by an elastic material other than rubber.
In the shape-variable portion 12A, the second portion 122 preferably has smaller outer dimensions than the first portion 121. As shown in FIG. According to the shape-variable portion 12A, the first portion 121 and the second portion 122 are nested, and the interval between the tubular portions 11 can be easily adjusted as shown in FIGS. 10(a) and 10(b). .
In FIG. 11, since the deformable portion 12B is made of rubber, the interval between the tubular portions 11 can be easily adjusted as shown in FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b). By holding the tubular portion 11 with the fixed holder 30 shown in FIG. 12 and fixing it to the support member, the shape-variable portion 12B can be kept in an expanded/contracted state, so that the arrangement of the tubular cultivation container 10 can be maintained. The fixed holder 30 has a fixed portion 31 having a through hole and a clip 32 provided on the fixed portion 31 . The fixed holder 30 fixes the tubular cultivation container 10 to the support member by fastening the fixing portion 31 to the support member while holding the tubular cultivation container 10 between the clips 32 . As the support member, the shelf board 20 of the cultivation shelf, a connection member fixed to the shelf board 20 (see FIG. 9(c)), or the like can be used. The fixed holder 30 is preferably used to maintain the arrangement of the tubular cultivation container 10 even when the tubular cultivation container 10 has the shape- variable portions 12 and 12A.
＜その他＞
　管状栽培容器は、予め作物が植えられた状態で栽培棚へ任意の形状で設置されても良い。管状栽培容器に養液を流すタイミングは、作物を植えた後でもよいし、作物を植える前に養液を予め入れておいてもよい。 <Others>
The tubular cultivation container may be installed in an arbitrary shape on the cultivation shelf in a state in which crops are planted in advance. The timing of pouring the nutrient solution into the tubular cultivation container may be after the crops are planted, or the nutrient solution may be added in advance before the crops are planted.
＜補足説明＞
　ここで、上述した本発明に係る管状栽培容器および植物栽培方法の実施形態の特徴をそれぞれ以下［１］～［１０］に簡潔に纏めて列記する。
［１］　中空かつ長尺に形成された管状体構造部（１０Ａ）と、
　前記管状体構造部上に形成された、植物を配置するための複数の開口部（１１ａ）と、
　前記複数の開口部の間の前記管状体構造部に形成された伸縮可能な形状可変部（蛇腹部１２、形状可変部１２Ａ、１２Ｂ）と、
　前記管状体構造部の内部に液体保持が可能な空間を形成する端部閉塞部（閉塞部材１３）と、
　を備える管状栽培容器（１０）。 <Supplementary explanation>
Here, the characteristics of the embodiments of the tubular cultivation container and the plant cultivation method according to the present invention described above are briefly summarized in [1] to [10] below.
[1] A hollow and elongated tubular body structure (10A);
a plurality of openings (11a) for arranging plants formed on the tubular body structure;
a stretchable shape-variable portion (bellows portion 12, shape- variable portions 12A and 12B) formed in the tubular structure between the plurality of openings;
an end closing portion (closure member 13) forming a space capable of holding liquid inside the tubular body structure;
A tubular cultivation vessel (10) comprising a.
［２］　前記管状体構造部の一端側（端部１０ａ）に液体を導入可能な導入口（接続口１３ａ）を有し、
　前記管状体構造部の他端側（端部１０ｂ）に液体を排出可能な排出口（接続口１３ａ）を有する、
　上記［１］に記載の管状栽培容器。 [2] Having an introduction port (connection port 13a) capable of introducing a liquid at one end side (end portion 10a) of the tubular body structure,
Having a discharge port (connection port 13a) capable of discharging liquid on the other end side (end portion 10b) of the tubular body structure,
The tubular cultivation container according to [1] above.
［３］　前記管状体構造部は、形状が固定された複数の形状不変部（管状部１１）を有し、
　前記複数の開口部は、前記複数の形状不変部のそれぞれにおいて、一方向（Ｚ軸方向）に開口し、
　前記複数の形状不変部は、前記形状可変部によって伸縮可能な状態で接続される（図１、図２参照）、
　上記［１］又は［２］に記載の管状栽培容器。 [3] The tubular structure portion has a plurality of shape-invariant portions (tubular portions 11) whose shape is fixed,
the plurality of openings open in one direction (Z-axis direction) in each of the plurality of shape-invariant portions;
The plurality of shape-invariant portions are connected in a stretchable state by the shape-variable portion (see FIGS. 1 and 2),
The tubular cultivation container according to the above [1] or [2].
［４］　前記管状体構造部は、形状が固定された複数の形状不変部を有し、
　前記複数の開口部は、前記複数の形状不変部に設けられ、
　前記複数の形状不変部は、一の形状可変部を挟んで隣り合う第一及び第二形状不変部を含み、
　前記一の形状可変部は、前記第一形状不変部と前記第二形状不変部とのなす角度が変化する変形を許容する（図５参照）、
　上記［１］乃至［３］のいずれかに記載の管状栽培容器。 [4] The tubular body structure has a plurality of shape-invariant portions whose shape is fixed,
The plurality of openings are provided in the plurality of shape-invariant portions,
The plurality of shape-invariant portions include first and second shape-invariant portions adjacent to each other with one shape-variable portion interposed therebetween,
The one shape-variable portion allows deformation such that the angle between the first shape-invariant portion and the second shape-invariant portion changes (see FIG. 5),
The tubular cultivation container according to any one of [1] to [3] above.
［５］　前記形状可変部は、蛇腹状に形成される、
　上記［１］乃至［４］のいずれかに記載の管状栽培容器。 [5] The shape-variable portion is formed in a bellows shape,
The tubular cultivation container according to any one of [1] to [4] above.
［６］　前記管状体構造部は、形状が固定された複数の形状不変部を有し、
　前記複数の開口部は、前記複数の形状不変部に設けられ、
　前記複数の形状不変部は、一の形状可変部を挟んで隣り合う第一及び第二形状不変部を含み、
　前記一の形状可変部は、前記第一形状不変部に接続する第一部分（１２１）と、前記第二形状不変部に接続する第二部分（１２２）と、を有する、
　上記［１］乃至［３］のいずれかに記載の管状栽培容器。 [6] The tubular body structural part has a plurality of shape-invariant parts whose shape is fixed,
The plurality of openings are provided in the plurality of shape-invariant portions,
The plurality of shape-invariant portions include first and second shape-invariant portions adjacent to each other with one shape-variable portion interposed therebetween,
The one shape-variable part has a first part (121) connected to the first shape-invariant part and a second part (122) connected to the second shape-invariant part,
The tubular cultivation container according to any one of [1] to [3] above.
［７］　前記管状体構造部は、形状が固定された複数の形状不変部を有し、
　前記複数の開口部は、前記複数の形状不変部に設けられ、
　前記管状栽培容器は、前記形状不変部を保持して支持部材に固定する固定部材（固定ホルダー３０）を備える、
　上記［１］乃至［３］のいずれかに記載の管状栽培容器。 [7] The tubular body structure has a plurality of shape-invariant portions whose shape is fixed,
The plurality of openings are provided in the plurality of shape-invariant portions,
The tubular cultivation container includes a fixing member (fixing holder 30) that holds the shape-invariable portion and fixes it to a support member.
The tubular cultivation container according to any one of [1] to [3] above.
［８］　前記管状体構造部は、複数の前記管状体構造部を互いに長手方向に連結するための接続口（１３ａ）を少なくとも一端側に有する、
　上記［１］乃至［７］のいずれかに記載の管状栽培容器。 [8] The tubular body structure has, on at least one end side, a connection port (13a) for connecting a plurality of the tubular body structures to each other in the longitudinal direction.
The tubular cultivation container according to any one of [1] to [7] above.
［９］　上記［１］に記載の管状栽培容器（１０）を用意して、
　前記管状栽培容器を、前記形状可変部で屈曲させて、前記形状可変部にそれぞれ接続する二つの部分が互いに近接するように変形させた状態を保持し（Ｓ１１）、
　前記管状栽培容器の上方に形成した前記複数の開口部のそれぞれに前記植物を配置し（Ｓ１２）、
　前記植物の育成に必要な養液を前記管状栽培容器の内側の空間に導入して（Ｓ１３）、
　前記植物を育成する（Ｓ１４）、
　植物栽培方法。 [9] Prepare the tubular cultivation container (10) according to [1] above,
holding the tubular cultivation container in a deformed state such that the two portions respectively connected to the shape-variable portions are brought close to each other by bending at the shape-variable portion (S11);
placing the plant in each of the plurality of openings formed above the tubular cultivation container (S12);
Introducing a nutrient solution necessary for growing the plant into the inner space of the tubular cultivation container (S13),
growing the plant (S14);
plant cultivation method.
［１０］　上記［１］に記載の管状栽培容器（１０）を複数用意して、
　前記複数の管状栽培容器の端部を互いに連結し（Ｓ１１Ａ）、
　前記複数の管状栽培容器のそれぞれの形状を保持し、
　前記複数の管状栽培容器のそれぞれの上方に形成した前記複数の開口部のそれぞれの箇所に前記植物を配置し（Ｓ１２）、
　前記植物の育成に必要な養液を前記各管状栽培容器の内側の空間に導入し（Ｓ１３）、
　前記植物の育成進行に合わせて、前記複数の管状栽培容器の連結状態を変更する（Ｓ１６，Ｓ１６Ａ）、
　植物栽培方法。 [10] Prepare a plurality of tubular cultivation containers (10) according to [1] above,
connecting ends of the plurality of tubular cultivation containers to each other (S11A);
holding the shape of each of the plurality of tubular cultivation containers;
arranging the plant in each of the plurality of openings formed above each of the plurality of tubular cultivation containers (S12);
introducing a nutrient solution necessary for growing the plant into the space inside each of the tubular cultivation containers (S13);
Changing the connection state of the plurality of tubular cultivation containers according to the growth progress of the plant (S16, S16A);
plant cultivation method.
　なお、本出願は、２０２１年５月２１日出願の日本特許出願（特願２０２１－０８６３５３）に基づくものであり、その内容は本出願の中に参照として援用される。 This application is based on a Japanese patent application (Japanese Patent Application No. 2021-086353) filed on May 21, 2021, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
　１０，１０－１～１０－１４　管状栽培容器
　１０Ａ　管状体構造部
　１０ａ，１０ｂ　端部
　１０ｃ　屈曲部
　１１　管状部
　１１ａ　開口部
　１２　蛇腹部
　１２Ａ、１２Ｂ　形状可変部
　１２ａ　空気穴
　１３　閉塞部材
　１３ａ　接続口
　１４　空間
　１５　養液
　１６　植物
　２０，２０Ａ　棚板
　２０ａ，２０ｂ　側端部
　３０　固定ホルダー 10, 10-1 to 10-14 Tubular cultivation container 10A Tubular body structure 10a, 10b End 10c Bent portion 11 Tubular portion 11a Opening 12 Accordion portion 12A, 12B Shape-changing portion 12a Air hole 13 Closing member 13a Connection port 14 Space 15 Nutrient solution 16 Plant 20, 20A Shelf board 20a, 20b Side end 30 Fixed holder

Claims (10)

  1. 　中空かつ長尺に形成された管状体構造部と、
    　前記管状体構造部上に形成された、植物を配置するための複数の開口部と、
    　前記複数の開口部の間の前記管状体構造部に形成された伸縮可能な形状可変部と、
    　前記管状体構造部の内部に液体保持が可能な空間を形成する端部閉塞部と、
    　を備える管状栽培容器。     a hollow and elongated tubular body structure;
    a plurality of openings for placing plants formed on the tubular body structure;
    an extendable and deformable portion formed in the tubular body structure between the plurality of openings;
    an end closure forming a space capable of holding liquid inside the tubular body structure;
    A tubular cultivation vessel comprising:
  2. 　前記管状体構造部の一端側に液体を導入可能な導入口を有し、
    　前記管状体構造部の他端側に液体を排出可能な排出口を有する、
    　請求項１に記載の管状栽培容器。     having an inlet through which a liquid can be introduced on one end side of the tubular body structure,
    Having a discharge port capable of discharging liquid on the other end side of the tubular body structure,
    The tubular cultivation container according to claim 1.
  3. 　前記管状体構造部は、形状が固定された複数の形状不変部を有し、
    　前記複数の開口部は、前記複数の形状不変部のそれぞれにおいて、一方向に開口し、
    　前記複数の形状不変部は、前記形状可変部によって伸縮可能な状態で接続される、
    　請求項１又は請求項２に記載の管状栽培容器。     The tubular body structure has a plurality of shape-invariant portions whose shape is fixed,
    the plurality of openings open in one direction in each of the plurality of shape-invariant portions;
    The plurality of shape-invariant portions are connected in a stretchable state by the shape-variable portion,
    The tubular cultivation container according to claim 1 or 2.
  4. 　前記管状体構造部は、形状が固定された複数の形状不変部を有し、
    　前記複数の開口部は、前記複数の形状不変部に設けられ、
    　前記複数の形状不変部は、一の形状可変部を挟んで隣り合う第一及び第二形状不変部を含み、
    　前記一の形状可変部は、前記第一形状不変部と前記第二形状不変部とのなす角度が変化する変形を許容する、
    　請求項１乃至請求項３のいずれか１項に記載の管状栽培容器。     The tubular body structure has a plurality of shape-invariant portions whose shape is fixed,
    The plurality of openings are provided in the plurality of shape-invariant portions,
    The plurality of shape-invariant portions include first and second shape-invariant portions adjacent to each other with one shape-variable portion interposed therebetween,
    The one shape-variable portion allows deformation such that an angle between the first shape-invariant portion and the second shape-invariant portion changes.
    The tubular cultivation container according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
  5. 　前記形状可変部は、蛇腹状に形成される、
    　請求項１乃至請求項４のいずれか１項に記載の管状栽培容器。     The shape-variable portion is formed in a bellows shape,
    The tubular cultivation container according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
  6. 　前記管状体構造部は、形状が固定された複数の形状不変部を有し、
    　前記複数の開口部は、前記複数の形状不変部に設けられ、
    　前記複数の形状不変部は、一の形状可変部を挟んで隣り合う第一及び第二形状不変部を含み、
    　前記一の形状可変部は、前記第一形状不変部に接続する第一部分と、前記第二形状不変部に接続する第二部分と、を有する、
    　請求項１乃至請求項３のいずれか１項に記載の管状栽培容器。     The tubular body structure has a plurality of shape-invariant portions whose shape is fixed,
    The plurality of openings are provided in the plurality of shape-invariant portions,
    The plurality of shape-invariant portions include first and second shape-invariant portions adjacent to each other with one shape-variable portion interposed therebetween,
    The one shape-variable portion has a first portion connected to the first shape-invariant portion and a second portion connected to the second shape-invariant portion,
    The tubular cultivation container according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
  7. 前記管状体構造部は、形状が固定された複数の形状不変部を有し、
    　前記複数の開口部は、前記複数の形状不変部に設けられ、
    　前記管状栽培容器は、前記形状不変部を保持して支持部材に固定する固定部材を備える、
    　請求項１乃至請求項３のいずれか１項に記載の管状栽培容器。     The tubular body structure has a plurality of shape-invariant portions whose shape is fixed,
    The plurality of openings are provided in the plurality of shape-invariant portions,
    The tubular cultivation container includes a fixing member that holds the shape-invariable portion and fixes it to a support member.
    The tubular cultivation container according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
  8. 　前記管状体構造部は、複数の前記管状体構造部を互いに長手方向に連結するための接続口を少なくとも一端側に有する、
    　請求項１乃至請求項７のいずれか１項に記載の管状栽培容器。     The tubular body structure has a connection port on at least one end side for connecting the plurality of tubular body structures to each other in the longitudinal direction,
    The tubular cultivation container according to any one of claims 1 to 7.
  9. 　請求項１に記載の管状栽培容器を用意して、
    　前記管状栽培容器を、前記形状可変部で屈曲させて、前記形状可変部にそれぞれ接続する二つの部分が互いに近接するように変形させた状態を保持し、
    　前記管状栽培容器の上方に形成した前記複数の開口部のそれぞれに前記植物を配置し、
    　前記植物の育成に必要な養液を前記管状栽培容器の内側の空間に導入して、
    　前記植物を育成する、
    　植物栽培方法。     By preparing the tubular cultivation container according to claim 1,
    holding the tubular cultivation container in a deformed state such that the two portions respectively connected to the shape-variable portion are adjacent to each other by bending the tubular cultivation container at the shape-variable portion;
    placing the plant in each of the plurality of openings formed above the tubular cultivation container;
    Introducing a nutrient solution necessary for growing the plant into the space inside the tubular cultivation container,
    growing the plant;
    plant cultivation method.
  10. 　請求項１に記載の管状栽培容器を複数用意して、
    　前記複数の管状栽培容器の端部を互いに連結し、
    　前記複数の管状栽培容器のそれぞれの形状を保持し、
    　前記複数の管状栽培容器のそれぞれの上方に形成した前記複数の開口部のそれぞれの箇所に前記植物を配置し、
    　前記植物の育成に必要な養液を前記各管状栽培容器の内側の空間に導入し、
    　前記植物の育成進行に合わせて、前記複数の管状栽培容器の連結状態を変更する、
    　植物栽培方法。     A plurality of tubular cultivation containers according to claim 1 are prepared,
    connecting ends of the plurality of tubular cultivation containers to each other;
    holding the shape of each of the plurality of tubular cultivation containers;
    Arranging the plant at each of the plurality of openings formed above each of the plurality of tubular cultivation containers;
    introducing a nutrient solution necessary for growing the plant into the space inside each of the tubular cultivation containers;
    Changing the connection state of the plurality of tubular cultivation containers in accordance with the progress of growing the plant;
    plant cultivation method.
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