JP4898161B2 - flower pot - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a flower pot that can grow a plant in a plant growing section and further keep a fish or the like in a water storing section by stably supplying water from a water storing section to the soil in the flower pot.

  A method of automatically supplying water into a flower pot is known. For example, in Patent Document 1, as shown in FIG. 7, as a flower pot having a dynamic water supply function, a flower pot constituted by an outer pot 11 and an inner pot 12 provided with a water intake hole 12 a at a lower portion is provided. The inner pot 12 is detachably fixed in the outer pot 11, and the gap between the inner peripheral surface of the outer pot 11 and the outer peripheral surface of the inner pot 12 is shielded from the outside air except for the water intake hole 12a. As the sealed space to be the water storage part 13 is formed and the plants in the inner pot consume water, the water in the water storage part 13 moves into the inner pot 12 through the water intake hole 12a, and the water level acts through the soil. A flower pot that is always kept at a substantially constant water level by the action of atmospheric pressure is disclosed.

Further, in Patent Document 2, as a bottom-side water supply type planting device having an automatic water supply function, as shown in FIG. 8, a soil storage container 14, a water supply container 15, a water storage container 16, It is composed of a water amount adjusting device that adjusts the amount of water flowing into the container 16 so that the water level in the reservoir container 16 is always substantially constant. It is disclosed that a water storage container is used as a tank for appreciation fish.
JP 2004-57184 A Republished patent WO01 / 000009

  However, since the flower pot of Patent Document 1 is configured so that the water in the sealed water storage part moves to the inner pot through the water intake hole, it is always maintained at a substantially constant water level by the action of atmospheric pressure. Since the water level in the inner pot changes depending on the position of the hole, there is a drawback that a pot that matches the water level suitable for the plant must be prepared depending on the type of plant. In addition, when assembling a pot with water, there is a risk that root rot will occur in plants cultivated on soils other than hydroballs, because a large amount of water enters from the intake and temporarily maintains a constant water level. It seems big. Moreover, since the water in the water storage part is in direct contact with the soil, there is a drawback that it is easily contaminated.

  Further, in the flower pot of Patent Document 2, since it is necessary to provide a water amount adjusting device between the water supply container and the water storage container, the structure of the flower pot becomes complicated, and the water level in the culture container changes depending on the water level of the water storage container. Therefore, some plants may cause root rot.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a flower pot that can automatically supply a certain amount of water with a simple structure.

In the flower pot of the present invention, a plant growing part that is surrounded by an inner wall spaced apart from the outer wall and opened upward is disposed inside a water storage part formed by being surrounded by an outer wall, and the outer wall of the water storage part and the inner wall of the plant growing part Are connected together by a top plate to seal the water storage part, the bottom of the plant growing part is located above the bottom part of the water storing part, and the water storing part and the plant growing part are located below the plant growing part. A water-absorbing string insertion hole is provided, and one of the water-absorbing straps that absorb water from the water storage section by the action of the capillary tube is closely attached to the water absorption string insertion hole and droops into the water storage section, while the other of the water absorption string is the plant growth section The bottom of the reservoir is removable from the bottom of the outer wall of the reservoir, and is opened and closed with a stopper. Possible opening, reservoir and plant Some or all of the formation portions is equal to or is transparent.

  According to the present invention, the above configuration uses the water above the water absorption string insertion hole while exchanging it with air by the action of atmospheric pressure, and uses the water below the water absorption string insertion hole due to the capillary phenomenon of the water absorption string. It is what you have.

  The flower pot of the present invention has a simple structure in which a water absorbing string and a water absorbing mat are combined in the plant growing part, but can automatically absorb a certain amount of water for a long period of time by sealing the water storage part during use. .

  In the flower pot of the present invention, the water absorption string insertion hole and the water absorption string are inserted in close contact with each other, so that water in the water storage part does not flow directly into the plant growing part through the water absorption string insertion hole, and even if the water storage amount is reduced, the water absorption string Since the water in the reservoir is absorbed to the bottom, the water can be supplied stably for a longer period.

  Furthermore, the flower pot of the present invention can supply air (oxygen) to the fish underwater by the amount of water absorbed by the plant through the water absorption string of the water absorption string insertion hole. You can enjoy fish at the same time.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  1A is a perspective view of a flower pot of the present invention, FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 1A, and FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a use state of the flower pot of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, inside the water storage part 1 formed by being surrounded by a cylindrical outer wall 1a, a plant growing part 2 that is surrounded by a cylindrical inner wall 2a spaced apart from the outer wall 1a is opened. Be placed. The top plate 3 of the water storage unit 1 and the inner wall 2a of the plant growing unit 2 are connected to seal the water storage unit 1. Sealing of the water storage unit 1 is performed by, for example, connecting the upper edges of the outer wall 1a of the water storage unit 1 and the inner wall 2a of the plant growing unit 2 with the top plate 3, or the top plate 3 of the water storing unit 1 and the plant growing unit 2 The water storage unit 1 is brought into close contact with the inner wall 2a of the plant by bringing the plant growing unit 2 into contact with the inner wall 2a. The top plate 3 can be in close contact with or removed from the outer wall of the water storage unit 1, the plant growing unit 2 can be attached to the top plate, or the plant growing unit integrated with the top plate 3 can be attached to or removed from the outer wall of the water storage unit. It may be structured.

  The water storage unit 1 is not limited to a cylindrical shape, and may be any shape that can store water, such as a ball shape or a rectangular parallelepiped, such as a container for keeping goldfish. In addition, a part or the whole of the water storage part and / or the plant growing part may be transparent so that the inside of the flower pot can be seen. When the outer wall 1a, the inner wall 2a, and the top plate 3 are integrally formed with a resin, a transparent material, For example, a transparent acrylic resin may be used.

  The lower part of the plant growing part 2 is closed with a bottom plate 2b, and the bottom plate 2b is attached to the lower part of the water storage part 1 and is spaced from the bottom cover 4 that closes the water storage part 1 through the packing of the O-ring 1b. To form. The water storage part of the donut-shaped cross section of the upper part of the water storage part 1 is connected by providing a space between the bottom plate 2b and the bottom cover 4, and the amount of water storage can be increased.

  A water absorption string insertion hole penetrating the water storage part and the plant growth part is provided at the lower part of the plant growing part 2, and water is absorbed from the water storage part by the action of the capillary of the water absorbing string. In the present embodiment, a water absorption string insertion hole 2c is formed in the inner wall 2a of the plant growing part 2 near the bottom plate 2b so that the water absorption string 5 that absorbs water by the action of a capillary tube is pushed in close contact therewith. From the water absorption string insertion hole 2 c, the water absorption string 5 is inserted in the horizontal direction along the bottom plate 2 b and hangs down on the water storage unit 1. With the water absorption string insertion hole 2c, water above the water absorption string insertion hole 2c can be used while being exchanged with air by the action of atmospheric pressure, and water below the water absorption string insertion hole 2c can be used due to the capillary action of the string. .

  Since the water absorption string 5 is pushed into the water absorption string insertion hole 2c and brought into close contact therewith, the water in the water storage section does not flow directly into the plant growing section through the water absorption string insertion hole.

  By making the water-absorbing string 5 hung from the bottom plate 2b reach the bottom lid 4, the water stored at the bottom of the water reservoir 1 can be used without waste.

  Although the water absorption string insertion hole 2c is one place in Fig.1 (a), when increasing a water absorption amount, you may install several water absorption string insertion hole 2c at intervals.

  The water absorption string 5 is joined to the water absorption mat 6 placed on the bottom plate 2 b of the plant growing part 2, and the water absorbed by the water absorption string 5 penetrates into the water absorption mat 6. By increasing the contact area between the water-absorbing string 5 and the water-absorbing mat 6, the water absorbed by the water-absorbing string 5 can surely permeate the water-absorbing mat 6 and absorb water.

  Next, the usage method of the flower pot of this invention is demonstrated.

  In FIG. 2, the water absorption string 5 is pushed into the water absorption string insertion hole 2c of the plant growing part 2 and inserted in a close contact state, and one side of the water absorption string 5 is left on the bottom plate 2b, and the other side end is a bottom cover. Hang to reach 4.

  Next, in a state where the flower pot is turned upside down, water is put into the water storage unit 1, and then the bottom cover 4 is attached to the outer wall 1 a via the O-ring 1 b to seal the water storage unit 1. When fish or aquatic plants are put into the water storage section 1, the bottom lid 4 is attached after putting them.

  After putting the bottom lid 4, the flower pot is inverted and raised, and the water absorbing mat 6 is laid on the bottom plate 2 b of the plant growing part 2. The water sucked up by the water absorption string 5 penetrates into the water absorption mat 6.

  When the water absorption mat 6 has sufficiently absorbed water, a plant pot 7 in which plants such as flowers and garden trees having water absorption holes at the bottom are planted in a general cultivation soil mixed with Kanuma soil, peat moss, etc. is placed in the plant cultivation portion 2 The water absorption holes of the pot 7 and the water absorption mat 6 are brought into close contact with each other. In the plant pot 7, the water in the water absorption mat 6 soaks through the water absorption holes of the plant pot 7 to supply water to the plant.

  When fish etc. are put in the water storage part 1, air and water are exchanged in the order of soil ← → mat ← → string ← → by atmospheric pressure according to the water absorption of the plant. Air enters the water storage part as bubbles from the insertion hole, and oxygen is supplied to the fish and the like.

  FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view showing another embodiment of the flower pot of the present invention.

  In this embodiment, the outer wall 1a and the bottom 1c of the water storage unit 1 are integrally formed, and the cylindrical inner wall 2a of the plant growing unit 2 is provided with a top plate 3 around its upper edge. is there. In addition, you may connect the top plate 3 in positions other than the upper edge of the inner wall 2a of the plant growing part 2. FIG. A screw 1d is formed on the upper edge of the outer wall 1a, and a screw 2d is formed on the top plate 3 of the reservoir 1 to be screwed with the screw 1d on the upper edge of the outer wall 1a. The opening 3a is formed so that it can be sealed with a plug 3b. The opening 3a may be provided not only on the top plate but also on the outer wall or bottom plate of the water storage unit 1, and may be provided not only in one place but also in a plurality of places.

  In this embodiment, water is put into the water storage unit 1 from above. When the water absorption string 5 and the water absorption mat 6 are set and the plant growing part 2 with the plug 3b of the air vent hole 3a removed is placed on the upper part of the water storage part 1, the water level of the water storage part 1 rises and the screws 1d and 2d are screwed together At this time, the plant growing section 2 pushes up the water, so that it finally overflows from the air vent hole 3 a and fills the water storage section 1 without entering the plant growing section 2. At this time, the water reservoir 1 is sealed by plugging the stopper 3b. Thereafter, the plant pot is placed on the water supply mat in the plant growing section 2 in the same manner as in the first embodiment so that the water can be supplied.

  In the first embodiment, in the case of a large-sized flower pot, it is heavy because it is inverted after supplying water, whereas in the present embodiment, it is not necessary to invert the flower pot, so it is suitable for a large-sized flower pot.

  FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view showing another embodiment of the flower pot of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, fixing means 1e such as a clip is provided in the water storage section 1 in order to attach the clothes to the water storage section 1 or connect the flower pot of the present embodiment. For example, a small flower pot can be attached to clothes like a ballpoint pen by the fixing means 1e. In this case, the structure is the same as that of the second embodiment. However, since it is small, the air vent hole is not used, and it is sealed so that water does not overflow by screwing.

  In addition, human culture medium that cut flowers and the like are suitable for the plant growing section rather than the pot containing the soil. The flower pot of the present embodiment can be used for decoration with small plants and cut flowers, and can be attached to clothes with one piece, or can be connected to a large number to decorate like an altar or chrysanthemum doll.

  FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view showing another embodiment of the flower pot of the present invention.

  In this embodiment, the water storage unit 1 and an external auxiliary tank 20 as a water supply means are connected by a hose 20a to supply water. In this case, first, the plug 3b of the air vent hole 3a is opened, and water from the auxiliary tank 20 is introduced through the water absorption hole 20b via the hose 20a. When the water reservoir 1 is filled with water, the water reservoir 1 is sealed by plugging the air vent 3a. Thereafter, the flowerpot pot 7 is placed on the water-absorbing mat 6 as in the other embodiments.

  The flower pot of the present embodiment is mainly used for large flower pots such as rental pots and trays for a plurality of pots, and a thick water absorbing mat 6 is used, and an opaque and strong plastic product is suitable for the container. Depending on the capacity of the auxiliary tank 20, automatic water supply for a long period of one month or more is possible. Further, a plurality of flower pots may be connected to supply water from one auxiliary tank.

  In Examples 1-4, although it showed about the example which formed the water absorption string insertion hole 2c in the position which contact | connects the bottom plate 2b in the inner wall 2a of the plant growth part 2 as the water absorption string insertion hole 2c of the lower part of the plant growth part 2, 2 may be provided with a water absorption string insertion hole 2c so that the water absorption string 5 is pushed in and brought into close contact therewith.

  FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing an example in which a water absorption string insertion hole is provided in the bottom plate in the present invention. The same members shown in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  The water absorption string 5 is inserted into a water absorption string insertion hole 2c provided in the bottom plate 2, and one side is hung on the water storage unit 1, and the other is in contact with the water absorption mat 6 placed on the bottom plate 2b of the plant growing unit 2. The water absorbed by the water absorption string 5 is allowed to permeate the water absorption mat 6. Since the water-absorbing string 5 is pushed into the water-absorbing string insertion hole 2c and brought into close contact with the water-absorbing string insertion hole 2c, the water in the sealed water storage section does not flow directly into the plant growing section through the water-absorbing string insertion hole.

  In addition, although the water absorption string insertion hole 2c is one place in FIG. 6, when increasing a water absorption amount, you may form several water absorption string insertion holes 2c at intervals.

The perspective view of the flowerpot of this invention, (b) is AA sectional drawing of (a). It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the use condition of the flowerpot of this invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows another Example of the flowerpot of this invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows another Example of the flowerpot of this invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows another Example of the flowerpot of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the example which provided the water absorption string insertion hole in the bottom plate in this invention. It is a schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of the conventional flower pot. It is a schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of another conventional flower pot.

Explanation of symbols

1: Water storage part 1a: Outer wall 1b: O-ring 1c: Bottom part 1d: Screw 1e: Mounting means (clip)
2: plant growth part 2a: inner wall 2b: bottom plate 2c: water absorption string insertion hole 2d: screw 3: top plate 3a: opening 3b: stopper 4: bottom lid 5: water absorption string 6: water absorption mat 7: plant pot 11: outside Pot 12: Inner pot 12a: Water intake hole 13: Water storage part 14: Soil container 15: Water supply container 16: Water storage container 17: Water stop valve 18: Float 19: Water supply hole 20: Water supply means (external auxiliary tank)
20a: hose 20b: water absorption hole

Claims (1)

Inside the water storage part formed by surrounding the outer wall, a plant growing part surrounded by an inner wall spaced apart from the outer wall and opened upward is arranged, and the outer wall of the water storing part and the inner wall of the plant growing part are integrated with a top plate The water storage part is sealed by being connected, and the bottom part of the plant growing part is located above and spaced from the bottom part of the water storing part, and the water absorption string insertion hole that penetrates the water storing part and the plant growing part in the lower part of the plant growing part One of the water absorption straps that absorb water from the water storage portion by the action of the capillary tube is closely inserted into the water absorption strap insertion hole and hangs down on the water storage portion, and the other of the water absorption straps is placed on the bottom plate of the plant growing portion , Touch the water absorption mat to place the plant pot planted in the soil,
The bottom of the water reservoir is a bottom lid that is removable with respect to the lower part of the outer wall of the water reservoir,
An opening that can be opened and closed with a stopper is provided in the water reservoir,
A flower pot , wherein a part or all of the water storage part and the plant growing part are transparent .

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