JP3748838B2 - Plant growth board - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a plant growing board capable of growing plants, particularly turf, and covering a veranda, a house, and the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, plant growing mats are used when greening golf courses, soccer stadiums, building rooftops, terraces, and the like. This mat is a mat formed by entanglement with plant fibers and synthetic resin fibers, and seeds are sown and watered for use in germination and growth.
As one of the mats, there is a layered structure for plant vegetation disclosed in JP-A-4-144611. This structure is formed by stacking three layers of a vegetation layer made of synthetic fibers, a protective layer that keeps roots through, and a drainage layer.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The above conventional mat-like material has some water remaining between the fibers even when it is irrigated, but most of the water flows out from below and has poor water retention.
In addition, when the body weight is increased by walking or the like on a plant such as turf that has been cultivated, the portion hardens, the air permeability and water permeability deteriorate, and the growth of the plant deteriorates.
[0004]
It is an object of the present invention to provide a plant growth board that has good water retention and air permeability, is not easily restored and hardened even when stepped on, is easy to carry, and can be laid in places with unevenness and steps.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Each of the flanges is made of an elastic body, and a plurality of flanges are connected to each other by a connecting portion provided with a plurality of small holes at the opening edges thereof and arranged in rows in the vertical and horizontal directions. A linear material is erected on the
The plant-growing powder is introduced between the linear members from above the linear members, sowing the plant seeds and irrigating them, it is possible to grow the plants.
[0006]
The linear member is made into a child bundle, and one lower part thereof is bonded or melted and hardened, and the lower part of the plurality of bundles is inserted into the collar part of the base part and bonded or melt bonded and fixed.
[0007]
A linear material is made into a small bundle, bent into two, a plurality of the linear members are bundled together with a fastening material, and the bent portions are inserted into the flange portion of the base portion.
[0008]
It is made of an elastic body, and a plurality of eaves parts are connected to each other in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction by connecting parts provided with a plurality of small holes,
A bundle of a plurality of linear materials;
The bundle of the linear material is supported by a supporting means, and is constituted by an elastic auxiliary member that can be coupled by a coupling means to the upper inner edge of the collar portion of the base portion,
An auxiliary member that supports a plurality of bundles of the linear members is coupled to each heel portion of the platform, and plant-growing powder is introduced between the linear members from above the linear members. It is possible to sow seeds and water them to grow plants.
[0009]
The auxiliary member is connected by a bridge portion between both ends of the M-shaped, or U-shaped or U-shaped frame portion with the both ends directed downward, and the auxiliary member is connected to one of the two ends. A support portion extending at an interval is provided below the bridge portion, and two L-shaped arm portions are provided on the side portions of the frame portion, slightly above the connection point of the support portions. Provided with the tip of the part facing each other, the support part is provided with an upward claw having a downward inclined surface in the tip direction at least at the tip, and the two arm parts are inclined in the tip direction at least at their tips. The claw having an inclined surface is provided so as to be opposed to each other in the horizontal direction, and a plurality of bundles of linear materials folded in two are sequentially inserted between the upper side of the frame portion and the bridge portion during the folding. , Push in from the tips of the support part and arm part, and support with the support part It makes it possible to suffer in the arm portion.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the opening edges of the plurality of flange portions 5 whose diameters are expanded upward are connected by connecting portions 6 with an elastic body such as plastic or rubber A) to form vertical and horizontal rows. The base part 8 provided with a plurality of holes 7 is formed in the connecting part 6.
[0011]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, one end of the bundle 9 of linear materials is hardened with an adhesive. When the linear material is made of plastic fiber, it may be melted and hardened.
Then, end portions of a plurality of bundles 9 of linear materials are inserted into the flange portions 5 of the base portion 8. At that time, it is preferable to bond and fix the end portion to the bottom of the flange portion 5.
FIG. 1 shows a plant growing board 10 in which a bundle 9 of linear materials is erected in each heel part 5 of a base part 8.
The wire material may be a plastic fiber wire material, but cords made from plant fibers such as palm bark, coconut bark, and cedar bark are preferable because of their good water retention.
[0012]
The size of the collar portion 5 is not limited, but the height is preferably about 30 mm, and the size of the opening is preferably about 35 × 20 mm.
Further, the length of the bundle 9 of the linear material is not limited, but it is preferable that 40 to 50 mm protrude above the opening edge when standing in the flange portion 5.
[0013]
Although the size of the plant growing board 10 is not limited, it is preferable to make it a weight that is convenient to carry.
[0014]
The plant growing board 10 is used as follows.
That is, plant growth powder is sown on the front end surface of a group of linear material bundles 9 erected on the heel part 5 and put between the linear materials.
The plant growing powder is not limited, but is selected from those having water retention properties such as soil, humus and plant fiber powder. Use of palm bark powder or cedar bark powder is light and convenient for moving the plant growing board 10.
[0015]
Next, plant seeds are sown from above, and plant growth powder is sown and watered. The water wets the plant growing powder and the linear material, flows down and accumulates in the heel part 5, and the overflowed water is drained from the hole 7 of the connecting part 6.
Plant seeds may be mixed with plant growth powder and seeded from above the plant growth board 10.
[0016]
After several days, rooting and germination occur, the roots extend from between the linear materials into the heel part 5, and the buds extend above the bundle 9 of linear materials.
The small hole of the connecting part 6 allows water to pass through as described above, and ventilates the air outside the heel part 5 and above the connecting part 6 to prevent the plants from being peeled or rooted.
[0017]
If a plant grows in a desired state, the plant growing board 10 is moved to a desired location.
Since the base 8 is made of an elastic body and is flexible, the plant growing board 10 can be placed on a place with a height or a step. A plurality of plant growing boards 10 on which grass or the like has been grown can be placed side by side on a veranda or a staircase and covered with grass or the like.
[0018]
Instead of the bundle 9 of linear materials, as shown in FIG. 5, a bundle 9a of linear materials formed by twisting the middle of a plurality of linear materials like a rope and bending them into two at the twisted portion is used. Also good.
[0019]
In order to make it easy to stand the bundles 9 and 9a of the linear material on the heel part 5 of the plant growing board 10, in order to prevent the linear material from solidifying and to be biased, and to the grass etc. of the plant growing board 10 It is preferable to use an auxiliary member 11 as shown in FIG. 6 in order to prevent the grass roots from solidifying even when stepped on from above.
[0020]
The auxiliary member 11 is an elastic body, and is provided with a hole 15 through which a string can be passed through any place on both side portions 14 of a frame 13 having a large hole 12 in the center. The width of the auxiliary member 11 is a width that can be fitted into the flange portion 5.
[0021]
Then, as shown in FIG. 8, a bundle 9 or 9a of a plurality of linear members, that is, a bundle 9 of linear members whose number can be inserted into the flange portion 5, is bundled. The auxiliary member 11 is inserted into the longitudinal center portion of the nine rows, and the waist portion of the entire bundle 9 of linear materials is fastened through the fastening materials 17 such as strings and wires into the holes 15 on both sides of the auxiliary member 11.
Then, the lower part of the fastened bundle 9 of linear members is inserted into the flange part 5.
The plant growing board 10 is configured by inserting the lower part of the bundle 9 of the linear material fastened to the flanges 5 sequentially.
You may adhere | attach or weld the lower part of the bundle 9 of a linear material to the collar part 5. FIG.
[0022]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, notches 16 that can engage the intermediate portions of both side portions 14 of the frame 13 with the two opposing surfaces of the inner surface of the opening edge of the flange portion 5 of the base portion 8 and can lock the frame. And the side part 14 of the auxiliary member 11 may be fitted and fixed to the notch 16 of the flange part 5.
The plant growing board 10 is configured by fixing the auxiliary member 11 to the heel part 5.
[0023]
A plurality of small holes may be provided instead of the holes 12 of the auxiliary member 11.
The auxiliary member 11 may be plate-shaped without the hole 12 or the plurality of small holes.
However, it is preferable to provide the holes 12 and small holes because of excellent strength, air permeability, and water permeability.
[0024]
Without providing the hole 15 in the side portion 14 of the auxiliary member 11, a string-like fastening material is provided on both side portions by bonding or integral molding, and the tips thereof are bonded, or a locking means is provided at the tip, and both of them are provided. The tip may be locked.
[0025]
The auxiliary member 18 shown in FIG. 9 has an arm portion 21 in which a hole 19 is provided in the center, or both ends of the frame portion 20 provided with a plurality of small holes are extended at both ends and the tips thereof are bent to face each other. , 21 are provided.
The auxiliary member 18 may not be provided with the central hole 19 or the small hole.
[0026]
FIG. 10 shows the usage state of the auxiliary member 18.
The bundles 9 and 9a of a plurality of linear members are wrapped with a fastening member 17 that is passed through holes 22 on both sides of the frame part 20 with the upper and lower frames of each frame part 20 interposed therebetween.
Instead of providing the holes 22 on both sides of the frame portion 20, the bundles 9 and 9 a of a plurality of linear materials may be wrapped with the fastening material 17. In this case, it is preferable to enclose it in the hole 19 of the frame portion 20.
[0027]
Next, as described above, a bundle of a plurality of linear members 9 and 9a sandwiched by the fastening member 17 with the auxiliary member 18 interposed therebetween is inserted into the flange portion 5 sequentially from the arm portion 21, and the cutting of the flange portion 5 is performed. The plant growing board 10 is formed by fitting and locking the both sides of the frame 20 to the notch 16.
At this time, the arm portion 21 conforms to the shape of the inside of the collar portion 5 due to elasticity, and the lower end portions of the bundles 9 and 9a of a plurality of linear members are held and tightened by both arm portions.
[0028]
FIG. 11 shows an auxiliary member 23 according to another embodiment, in which (A) is a front view, (B) is a plan view, and (C) is a right side view.
[0029]
The auxiliary member 23 is made of an elastic body, and both ends of the M-shaped frame portion 24 are directed downward, the both ends thereof are connected by the bridge portion 25, and both ends of the frame portion 24 are outwardly connected. That is, protrusions 26 and 26 are provided in opposite directions, a support portion 27 is provided which is continuous with one of the two ends of the frame portion 24 and extends downwardly from the bridge portion 25, and the base portion of the support portion 27 is provided. The L-shaped horizontal portions of the two L-shaped arm portions 28 face each other slightly above the tips of the connected frame portions 24 so that the L-shaped vertical portion faces the tip of the support portion 27 and is L-shaped. The horizontal portion is provided in a state substantially parallel to the support portion 27.
[0030]
It is preferable that the tip of the arm portion 28 protrudes outward from the frame portion 24.
The arm portions 28 and 28 may have their L-shaped horizontal ends opposed to each other at the same height, but in order to integrally form the auxiliary member 23, the height is slightly changed as shown in the figure. preferable.
[0031]
At the tip of the support portion 27, a claw 29 that is inclined downward in the tip direction is provided upward. At the tip of the two arm portions 28, a claw 29 having an inclined surface inclined in the tip direction is provided laterally and facing each other. The opposite side of the inclined surface of the claw 29 is substantially perpendicular to the support portion 27 and the arm portion 28.
In addition to the tips of the support portions 27 and 28, it is preferable to further provide one or a plurality of claws 29 at intervals.
[0032]
The bridge portion 25 has a gentle curved shape as shown in the figure so that the gap can be reduced by pushing the both ends of the frame portion 24 with a finger or the like, or a spring type such as a meandering state although not shown. The shape of
[0033]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, a concave portion 30 into which the protrusion 26 of the auxiliary member 23 can be fitted is provided at the opposite edge portion of the flange portion 5.
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a state in which the protrusion 26 of the auxiliary member 23 is fitted into the recess of the flange 5 and the auxiliary member 23 is locked to the flange 5.
[0034]
A procedure for standing a linear material on the flange 5 using the auxiliary member 23 will be described with reference to FIG. That is, the linear material of the bundle 9 of the linear material is divided into two, the lower part of the bundle 9 is sandwiched between the bridge part 25 of the auxiliary member 23 and the upper side part of the frame part 24, the tip of the support part 27 and the arm part 28, Push in between 28 tips. At this time, the surface in the tip direction of the claw 29 of the support portion 27 is inclined in the tip direction, and the support portion 27 is elastic, so that the lower portion of the bundle 9 pushes the tip of the support portion 27 downward. The lower end of 9 is easily pushed through the claw 29. The tip of the support portion 27 and the lower end of the bundle 9 passes through the pawl 29 returns upward. Since the surface on the opposite side of the inclined surface of the claw 29 is substantially perpendicular, the bundle 9 is prevented from retreating.
A predetermined number of bundles 9 are pushed in as described above. The arm portions 28 and 28 hold and support the plurality of bundles 9 that have been pushed in.
[0035]
The both sides of the frame portion 24 of the auxiliary member 23 that supports a bundle of a plurality of linear members are pushed inward with the fingertips to narrow the spacing between the projections 26 , 26 on both sides, and the projections 26 , 26 are made into the recesses 30 of the flange 5. , spacing expansion rounding of the projection 26 is opposed to 30 to release the pressure of the finger, the projection 26 is fitted into the recess 30, 30, with elastic on both sides of the frame portion 24, projections 26 and 26 The concave portions 30 and 30 are pushed, and the auxiliary member 23 is firmly locked to the flange portion 5. FIG. 14B shows the locked state.
[0036]
Instead of the bundle 9, it is preferable to use a bundle of linear materials such as a bundle 9a by bending a small bundle of linear materials into two.
Also in this case, the upper side portion of the bridge portion 25 and the frame portion 24 is inserted between the two bent portions. The procedure for pushing a plurality of bundles and supporting the bundle by the support portion 27 and the arm portion 28 is the same as that described above.
[0037]
The frame portion 24 may be U-shaped or U-shaped.
As shown in FIG. 15, the upper side of the frame part 24 may be a frame 24a refracted in plan view. Due to such refraction, when the auxiliary member 23 is coupled to the flange portion 5, the interval between the lower ends on both sides of the frame portion 24 a can be easily reduced.
[0038]
【The invention's effect】
The plant growing board according to the present invention is easier to manufacture and less expensive than the conventional one.
In addition, since the base has a heel part, the roots are easy to grow, the water does not burn even if the reservoir is arranged on the concrete, and the roots are not damaged, and the water retention is excellent.
Since the base and the auxiliary member are elastic bodies, there is a restoring force even when the plant growing board is stepped on, the roots are not solidified, and plant growth is not hindered.
Since the auxiliary member is sandwiched in the bundle of the linear material, the linear material is not affected.
Since a bundle of a plurality of linear members is wrapped with a fastening material or held by an arm portion, the linear members are not frayed and broken.
Since the base is an elastic body, it is also arranged in a place with a slight height difference.
Since a small hole is made in the connecting part of the buttocks, the ventilation of the water is good, and the plant grows well without causing the plant to be peeled or rooted.
Plants may be grown in a desired location before growing the plant, or the plant growing plate is light and easy to carry, so the plant is grown and then moved to the desired location. May be arranged.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a main part of a plant growing board according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a main part of a base part.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of a base part.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a bundle of linear materials.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a bundle of linear members according to another embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a reinforcing member.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a main part of a base part according to another embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a bundle of a plurality of linear members wrapped with a fastening member with a reinforcing member interposed therebetween.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a reinforcing member according to another embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a bundle of a plurality of linear members wrapped with a fastening member with a reinforcing member of another embodiment interposed therebetween.
11A is a front view, FIG. 11B is a plan view, and FIG. 11C is a right side view of an auxiliary member according to another embodiment.
12A is a plan view and FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view of a collar part of another embodiment.
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of the coupling between the auxiliary member and the collar portion.
14A is an explanatory diagram of a state in which a bundle of a plurality of linear members is attached to the auxiliary member, and FIG. 14B is an explanatory diagram of a state in which the auxiliary member having the linear member attached is coupled to the collar portion. .
FIG. 15 is a plan view of an auxiliary member according to another embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Plant upbringing board 2 Vertical string 3 Napped string 4 Horizontal string 5 Ridge part 6 Joint part 7 Hole 8 Stand 9 Bundle of linear material 10 Plant growing board 11 Auxiliary member 12 Hole 13 Frame 14 Side part 15 Hole 16 Notch 17 Fastening Material 18 Reinforcement member 19 Hole 20 Frame portion 21 Arm portion 22 Hole 23 Auxiliary member 24 Frame portion 25 Bridge portion 26 Projection 27 Support portion 28 Arm portion 29 Claw 30 Recess

Claims (2)

It is made of an elastic body, and a plurality of eaves parts are connected to each other in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction by connecting parts provided with a plurality of small holes,
A bundle of a plurality of linear materials;
A bundle of the wire-like member is supported by the supporting means, more becomes an auxiliary member capable of binding elastically by binding means to the inner surface on the edge of the pot part of the base part,
An auxiliary member that supports a plurality of bundles of the linear members is coupled to each heel portion of the platform, and plant-growing powder is introduced between the linear members from above the linear members. A plant growth board that allows seeds to be sown and watered to grow plants. The auxiliary member connects the two ends of the frame portion with the M-shaped shape, or the U-shaped or U-shaped both ends facing downward with a bridge portion, and the one end of the both ends is A support portion extending at an interval is provided below the bridge portion, and two L-shaped arm portions are provided on the side portions of the frame portion, slightly above the connection point of the support portions. Provided with the tip of the part facing each other, the support part is provided with an upward claw having a downward inclined surface in the tip direction at least at the tip, and the two arm parts are inclined in the tip direction at least at their tips. A claw having an inclined surface to be opposed to each other in a lateral direction, and a plurality of folded linear material bundles are sequentially inserted into the upper part of the frame part and the bridge part between the folded parts. Push in from the tips of the support part and arm part and support it with the support part. It makes it possible to suffer in plant growing machine according to claim 1, wherein the.

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