JP3061636U - Plant holders used for horticulture - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Object] To provide a light-weight plant holder that can be properly held by using as few parts as possible so that the plant does not tilt or fall down. A movable frame 6 is provided around a column 5 around the column. The movable frame 6 is formed by a boss 7 through which the support 5 is passed, a circular rim 9 surrounding the boss 7, and a connecting arm 8 connecting the rim 9 and the boss 7, and slides in the axial direction of the support 5. Provided as possible. In use, the support 5 is set up along the plant, and the movable frame 6 surrounds the plant while adjusting the height of the movable frame 6. As a result, the plant is prevented from tilting and lodging, and when the plant is shipped while being planted in a flower pot, the branches and leaves do not spread in all directions, so that many plants can be transported without being damaged.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a holder for a plant used for horticulture, and in particular, can prevent lodging and dropping of the plant at the time of cultivation and shipping, and particularly, at the time of shipping, densely gather several potted plants. The present invention relates to a light-weight plant holding device capable of improving transportability.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Generally, when cultivating plants such as herbaceous plants, a splint is used so that the growing plant does not lean or fall down.However, a method of simply using a single support as a splint and tying the plant to it with a string etc. In addition, prefabricated frames surrounding the lower part of one or several plants are also widely used.

[0003] As such a gardening frame, for example, the one shown in Fig. 7 is known. As shown in the figure, this horticultural frame is composed of a ring R formed of a steel wire or the like and several columns S supporting the ring R, and is mainly applied to a flowerpot U. That is, the posts S are erected around the plant in the flowerpot U, and the ring R is attached to the upper portion of each of the posts S. In particular, the periphery of the ring R is fixed to each of the columns S using a number line or the like. According to such a horticultural frame, the ring R surrounds the lower side of the plant to prevent the plant from tilting and lodging, and at the time of shipment, several plants are densely arranged in each plant pot so that the branches and leaves of the plant do not spread. It can be transported efficiently and smoothly.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, in the conventional horticultural frame configured as described above, since the strut is connected to each part of the periphery of the ring, it is customary to use three struts to obtain the stability of the ring. Therefore, the number of parts is large and the cost is high.

[0005] Further, since the ring is fixed to each support using a wire or the like, the attachment and positioning thereof are very troublesome and difficult, and the plant may be damaged during the work. In addition, when changing the height of the ring in accordance with the growth of the plant, it was troublesome that the ring and each support had to be separated and reassembled.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and a purpose thereof is to provide a simple and convenient way to hold a plant properly by using as few parts as possible without tilting or falling down. It is to provide a holder.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention comprises a column standing along a plant and a movable frame having a height adjustable so as to be slidable about the column in the axial direction. The movable frame has a boss through which a support is passed and a rim provided around the boss via a connecting arm, and is supported by the support at an arbitrary height position, which is used for horticulture. It is intended to provide a holding device for plants.

[0008] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises a column standing along a plant, and a movable frame having a height adjustable so as to be slidable in the axial direction about the column. The movable frame is formed by a boss through which the column is passed, a plurality of connecting arms extending from the outer periphery of the boss, and a circular rim to which the ends of the connecting arms are connected. The present invention provides a plant holding tool used in horticulture, wherein an area defined by the above is defined as an enclosure through which plants are passed, and is horizontally supported by the support at an arbitrary height. .

In the above holder, the movable frame is made of synthetic resin, the boss, the connecting arm and the rim are integrally formed, and the boss of the movable frame has a spring property to press against the outer peripheral surface of the column. It is preferable that a part of the peripheral wall is opened as a notch for attaching and detaching to and from the support.

[0010]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, an application example of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, FIG. 1 shows a use state of the plant holder according to the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a flowerpot formed of porcelain clay or other fired material, or a synthetic resin such as polypropylene. The flowerpot 1 is filled with cultivation soil 2 as shown in FIG. Herbaceous plants such as orchids) are planted. The plant holder 4 according to the present invention can be used, for example, in the above-described flowerpot 1 to prevent the plant 3 from tilting or falling. In addition, the holder 4 is composed of a column 5 erected along the plant 3 and a movable frame 6 supported by the column 5.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the holder of the present invention. Here, the support 5 is, for example, an elongate round bar made of synthetic resin having a diameter of about 5 mm and a length of 250 to 350 mm, and one end thereof is tapered slightly as an embedded portion 5A. On the other hand, the movable frame 6 is also formed of a synthetic resin such as polypropylene. In particular, as shown in FIG. 2, the movable frame 6 has a boss 7 through which the column 5 is passed, three connecting arms 8 extending radially from the outer periphery of the boss, and a circular shape to which one end of each connecting arm is connected. The rim 9 is formed. The three regions defined by the rim 9, the boss 7 and the connecting arm 8 are respectively defined as enclosures 10 so that the plant 3 can pass through each enclosure 10.

Although the boss 7 and the connecting arm 8 and the rim 9 are integrally formed of the movable frame 6 by a synthetic resin such as injection molding, these may be formed separately and connected by an insertion method. Here, the movable frame 6 can slide along the axial direction of the column 5 around the column 5 as shown by the arrow in FIG. It is supported horizontally by the column 5 without sliding down at the height position. In other words, the movable frame 6 can be kept in a fixed position without falling by its own weight when there is no load by inserting the support 5 into the boss 7 in a press-fit state, and the boss 7 can be moved in the axial direction of the support 5 with a fingertip or the like. When pressed, it slides along the column.

Next, FIG. 3 is a plan view of the movable frame, and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. As is apparent from these figures, the rim 9 forming the outer periphery of the movable frame 6 is circular with the boss 7 as a center, and three connecting arms 8 are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the rim 9, that is, at 120 ° intervals. Provided. On the other hand, the boss 7 has a cylindrical shape with a predetermined length, and a part of the peripheral wall thereof is opened in a tapered shape as a notch 7A at a non-connection portion of the connection arm 8.

Here, the inner diameter of the boss 7 is set to be slightly smaller than the diameter of the column 5, but the column 5 can be introduced into the inside by pushing and expanding the notch 7A. In other words, the boss 7 has a spring property such that its inner diameter expands and contracts in the radial direction. When the boss 7 is fitted to the support 5, the boss 7 comes into pressure contact with the outer peripheral surface of the support 5 with an appropriate pressure. In order to mount the movable frame 6 on the column 5, the notch 7A of the boss may be pressed against the outer peripheral surface of the column 5 as shown in FIG. 5 is received therein and pressed against the outer peripheral surface of the column. Further, in order to separate the support 5 and the movable frame 6, the support 5 and the movable frame 6 may be pulled in opposite directions at the position of the cutout 7A of the boss.

Here, a usage example of the present application holder 4 configured as described above will be described. First, as shown in Fig. 1, when a plant 3 planted in a flower pot 1 is loaded on a truck or the like and shipped, generally, the branches and leaves of the plant are larger than the flower pot in four directions. The loadable capacity decreases, and if you try to load too much, the plants will be damaged and cannot be shipped. Therefore, the application holder 4 is useful in many cases. The method of use is very simple. First, a movable frame 6 of the same diameter or smaller is used in correspondence with the flowerpot 1, and the movable frame 6 is mounted on the column 5, and in this state, the plant is placed inside the movable frame 6. The movable frame 6 is lowered to the lower side of the plant 3 while passing through the plant 3. In addition, before and after this, the lower end of the support 5 is inserted into the cultivation soil 2 of the flowerpot 1 so that the support 5 stands along the plant 3, and finally the movable frame 6 is moved up and down while pressing the upper end of the support 5. To adjust the height position.

As a result, the spread of the plants 3 in the four directions by the movable frame 6 is restricted, and the plants 3 are concentrated on the center of the flowerpot 1. As a result, even if the flower pots 1 are placed close to each other and loaded on a truck or the like, the plants 3 do not interfere with each other, so that as many plants as possible can be transported without being damaged.

The holder 4 of the present invention can be used not only at the time of shipping the plant but also during the cultivation of the plant. In other words, by arranging the holder of the present invention in a flower pot or the like during the cultivation of the plant, it is also possible to prevent the plant from tilting, lodging, and dripping due to the weather. At this time, the plant can be properly held only by sliding the movable frame 6 upward each time in accordance with the growth of the plant. Also, two or more movable frames 6, 6 can be used depending on the size of the plant. For example, the two movable frames 6 and 6 can be mounted on the column 5 at different levels, and the movable frames 6 and 6 can hold the upper and lower parts of the plant.

On the other hand, in addition to the above-described example, the movable frame 6 may be formed in a rectangular shape instead of a circular shape in addition to the above example. The number of connecting arms 8 is not limited to three, but may be two to ten, for example, two in a straight line, or four in a cross shape. Further, the boss is not limited to a boss having a notch formed in the peripheral wall, but may be a simple cylindrical boss 17 as shown in FIG. Since there is a possibility that the fitting of the bosses 17 may be weakened due to the wear of the bosses 17, the inner diameter of the boss 17 is also made smaller than the diameter of the column 5 to form a split 17 </ b> A that spreads when the column 5 is fitted to the peripheral wall. Is preferred. The support 5 may be formed with a ridge along the axis line, for example, like a spline, and a groove corresponding to the ridge may be formed on the inner peripheral surface of the boss 17, whereby the support 5 and the boss 17 may be formed. Since the contact area with the support 5 is increased, the supporting force of the movable frame 6 by the column 5 can be improved.

[0019]

[Effect of the invention]

 As is clear from the above description, the plant holder according to the present invention is composed of a column standing along the plant and a movable frame provided around the column, so that the number of parts is small and the cost is low. The movable frame can be adjusted in height and slidable along the axial direction of the column, so the height of the movable frame can be easily changed according to the growth of the plant. Is good.

In addition, since the support column is of a monopod type, the cost can be reduced as described above. In addition, the setting in use is very simple, and the number of wires is not used, so that disassembly can be performed smoothly when not in use. For large-scale producers of plants such as horticultural farmers, the labor involved in planting and shipping plants can be greatly reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a use state of a plant holder according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the holder.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a movable frame of the holder.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged view showing the holder of the present application partially cut away.

FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged view showing another embodiment of the holder of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Flowerpot 2 Cultivation soil 3 Plant 4 Plant holder 5 Prop 6 Movable frame 7 Boss 8 Connecting arm 9 Rim 10 Enclosure

Claims (4)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A strut standing along a plant and a height-adjustable movable frame provided so as to be slidable in the axial direction about the strut. The movable frame includes a boss through which the strut passes. A plant holder for horticulture, comprising a rim provided around the boss via a connecting arm, and supported by the support at an arbitrary height. 2. A strut standing along a plant and a height-adjustable movable frame provided so as to be slidable in the axial direction about the strut. The movable frame includes a boss through which the strut passes. A plurality of connecting arms extending from the outer periphery of the boss,
A circular rim to which the ends of the connecting arms are connected is formed, and a region defined by the rim and the boss and the connecting arm is horizontally surrounded by the support at an arbitrary height as an enclosure through which plants are passed. A plant holder for horticulture, which is supported. 3. The movable frame is made of synthetic resin, and the boss, the connecting arm and the rim are integrally formed.
A holder for a plant used for horticulture described in 1 above. 4. The boss of the movable frame has a spring property for pressing against the outer peripheral surface of the column, and a part of the peripheral wall is opened as a cutout for attaching and detaching to and from the column. A holder for a plant used for horticulture according to item 1.