JPH0789978B2 - Fresh flower container - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a container for fresh flowers in which water hardly leaks even when it is violently shaken during transportation and can be used as a vase as it is.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art The demand for fresh flowers has increased significantly year by year,
The consumption trend is currently 50% for business purposes, including funerals, 30% for households / gifts, and 20% for lessons, but less for lessons and more for households / gifts. It is expected that demand for fresh flowers and households and gifts will continue to increase in the future.

On the other hand, the number of retail stores is one out of every 5,000 in population, which is still small compared to other countries, and in order to increase consumption in the future, it is necessary to increase purchasing opportunities at superstores and convenience stores.

However, in order to maintain the freshness of fresh flowers, it is necessary to keep the stem part in water at all times, which requires a great deal of labor to replace the water and clean the pruned leaves and stems. Currently, it is difficult to sell fresh flowers unless you are a specialty store (florist).

[0005] Moreover, the fresh flowers sold at the retail stores are made by simply wrapping a bouquet made of fresh flowers extracted from the aquarium in paper or a plastic film, and if they are not immediately transferred to a vase or other vase, they will wither. I will end up. Therefore, for the purchaser, fresh flowers cannot be purchased without a vase, and there is an inconvenience that the vase must be taken into consideration in each purchase. For example, when you go to a hospital to get sick, even if you bring fresh flowers, there is nothing you can do if you do not have a vase that you can use.

In order to put fresh flowers in a vase or other container for distribution, it is possible to prevent the fresh flowers and the container from being damaged and to prevent water from flowing out of the container due to the shaking of the fresh flowers during transportation. It has to be done, but there is no known container that meets these conditions.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The object of the present invention is to provide a container for fresh flowers in which water hardly leaks even when it is violently shaken during transportation and can be used as a vase as it is. Make fresh flowers in the state of distribution in the state of distribution and secure the water supply at the retail stage and eliminate the need for water replacement, pruning and cleaning of leaves and stems so that the opportunity for purchasing fresh flowers can be easily increased. In addition, the purchaser can purchase the vase without considering it, and can easily dispose of it if it is unnecessary.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention focuses on the fact that the water inside the container flows out due to the replacement of air inside and outside the container. It consists of a fresh flower insertion tube inserted below the water surface inside and a cap with a fresh flower insertion hole formed in the center, and the opening end of the container body and the other end of the insertion tube are airtightly engaged with the cap. By doing so, it is difficult to replace the air inside and outside the container body, and the water in the container body is prevented from flowing out through the fresh flower insertion tube.

In carrying out the present invention, a single projecting edge is formed on the outer periphery of the hole edge of the fresh flower insertion hole of the cap, and an opening end of the container body is formed between the hole edge and the projecting edge. Engage the end of the fresh flower insertion tube on the side of the open end of the container body in an airtightly compressed state, or use two protruding edges on the outside of the hole edge of the fresh flower insertion hole of the cap. Between the edge of the hole and the inner edge, the end of the insertion tube for fresh flowers on the side of the opening end of the container body is airtightly engaged, and between the inner edge and the outer edge. Advantageously engages the open end of the container body in a gas-tight manner.

For air-tightly engaging the cap and the open end of the container body and the end of the cap and the fresh flower insertion tube, the container body, the fresh flower insertion tube and the cap are made of plastic and their elasticity is It is most advantageous to use it for mating, but to ensure airtightness, caulking if the material is metal,
Since the processed paper can be bonded by a method such as adhesion, the method of engagement and the material can be appropriately selected.

In the practice of the present invention, the length of the fresh flower insertion tube is set so as to be in contact with the bottom of the container main body, and water is appropriately shaped at or near the part of the fresh flower insertion tube in contact with the bottom of the container main body. It is also possible to form holes. In this case, it is more difficult to replace the air inside and outside the container body, so that there is an advantage that the water in the container body hardly flows out.

When carrying water in a state of being transported, the water is made to be half or less of the volume of the container body and is formed at or near a portion of the fresh flower insertion tube which is in contact with the bottom of the container body. If the water passage is facing upward, there is almost no risk of water flowing out even if it shakes.At that time, if the indication showing the direction of the water passage hole of the fresh flower insertion tube is provided on the bottom of the container body, It is convenient because it is unnecessary to check the direction of the water passage.

Further, if a narrowed portion having a protruding ridge shape, a lower piece shape, or another appropriate shape is formed at an appropriate position in the fresh flower insertion tube,
Not only can the inserted fresh flowers be held upright, but water outflow during transportation can be suppressed.

[0014]

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

The embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is made of plastic and has a rectangular container body 1 having a volume of about 400 CC.
And, a fresh flower insertion tube 3 made of plastic and having a length equal to the depth of the container body 1 in which one end is cut out in a gate shape to form a water passage 2
And a plastic insertion hole 4 for fresh flowers is formed in the center, and the total thickness of the open end 1a of the container body 1 and the insertion tube 3 for fresh flowers is formed on the outer periphery of the hole edge portion 5 of the fresh flower insertion hole 4. A cap 7 formed with a single projecting edge 6 with a slightly narrow spacing
It consists of and.

Then, a fresh flower insertion tube 3 is inserted into the container body 1 and one end of the water flow hole 2 which is absent is brought into contact with the bottom portion 1b of the container body 1 to insert the fresh flower insertion hole 4 in the cap 7. The open end 1a of the container body 1 and the end of the fresh flower insertion tube 3 on the open end 1a side of the container body 1 are fitted between the edge 5 and the projecting edge 6 in an airtightly compressed state. There is.

The usage of the container shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is as follows.
First, the amount of water 8 equal to or less than half the volume of the container body 1 is fed into the container body 1 via the fresh flower insertion tube 3. At this time, the water surface in the container body 1 and the water surface in the fresh flower insertion tube 3 coincide. Then, the fresh flower 9 is passed through the fresh flower insertion hole 4 of the cap 7 so that the end of the stem is almost at the bottom 1b of the container body 1.
It is used by inserting it into the fresh flower insertion tube 3 so as to contact with. The fresh flower 9 inserted into the fresh flower insertion tube 3 absorbs water, but since the container body 1 and the fresh flower insertion tube 3 have an airtight structure by the cap 7, the water surface in the fresh flower insertion tube 3 has a water passage hole 2
To a level slightly lower than the water level in the container body 1, and thereafter, the level is almost maintained regardless of the water level in the container body 1 being reduced by water absorption.

Therefore, even if the container is overturned immediately after water injection, the container body 1 and the fresh flower insertion tube 3 have the airtight structure by the cap 7 as described above. There is no substitution, and only a part of the water 8 in the fresh flower insertion tube 3 flows out, and the water 8 in the container body 1 does not flow out. The water 8 flowing out of the fresh flower insertion tube 3 is only a very small amount of about several CCs. In addition, after the water surface of the fresh flower insertion tube 3 is lowered by water absorption by the fresh flower 9, the container may fall during transportation, or may be transported with the container in an upside down state, and during transportation. Even if there is a considerable amount of shaking, the water will be slightly splashed and enter the fresh flower insertion tube 3 through the water passage 2 8
However, the entire amount of water 8 in the container body 1 does not flow out from the fresh flower insertion tube 3 unless it is left for a very long time.

When it is predicted that the container will be transported in a state of falling and with considerable shaking, the water 8 entering the fresh flower insertion tube 3 from the water passage hole 2 will become droplets. In order to further reduce the possibility of outflow, the water passage hole 2 may be turned upside down and transported. that time,
It is convenient to display an arrow or the like indicating the direction of the water passage hole 2 on the bottom portion 1b of the container body 1 or the like.

Although not shown in the drawings, in the practice of the present invention, it is desirable to form a narrowed portion having a projecting ridge shape, a tongue shape, or any other suitable shape in the fresh flower insertion tube 3 for suppressing the outflow of water. This is because not only can the inserted fresh flower 9 be held in an upright state, but also the outflow of water 8 during transportation can be suppressed.

Another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 3. In this embodiment, the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 is airtightly engaged by fitting the open end 1a of the container body 1 and the end of the fresh flower insertion tube 3 on the open end 1a side of the container body 1 in an airtight manner. In contrast, the open end 1a of the container body 1 and the container body 1 of the fresh flower insertion tube 3
The end portion on the side of the open end portion 1a is fitted into the cap 7 separately and airtightly.

That is, the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 is similar to that shown in FIGS.
The insertion tube 3 for fresh flowers, whose inner and outer diameters are slightly smaller than the insertion tube 3 for fresh flowers used in the embodiment shown in FIG.
Forms a fresh flower insertion hole 4 in the center, and forms a single projecting edge 6a on the outer periphery of the hole edge portion 5 of the fresh flower insertion hole 4 with an interval corresponding to the wall thickness of the fresh flower insertion tube 3. Further, the one in which a single projecting edge 6b is formed on the outer periphery of the container body 1 with a space corresponding to the thickness of the opening end 1a of the container body 1 is used.

Then, the fresh flower insertion tube 3 is inserted into the container body 1, and one end of the water flow hole 2 which is not provided is brought into contact with the bottom portion 1b of the container body 1 to insert the fresh flower insertion hole 4 of the cap 7. Between the edge 5 and the projecting edge 6a, the end of the fresh flower insertion tube 3 on the side of the open end 1a of the container body 1 is airtightly fitted, and between the projecting edge 6a and the projecting edge 6b on the outer periphery thereof. , The open end 1a of the container body 1 is airtightly fitted.

Also in this embodiment, as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the container body 1 and the fresh flower insertion tube 3 have an airtight structure by the cap 7, so that the container will not fall over. There is no replacement of air inside and outside the main body 1, and therefore, only the water 8 in the fresh flower insertion tube 3 at that time flows out, and the water 8 stored in the container main body 1 does not flow out.

[0025]

As is apparent from the above description,
According to the present invention, even if it falls, and there is almost no water outflow even when it is violently, and since it can be used as a vase as it is, not only can fresh flowers be distributed in a state of a bouquet, but fresh flowers can also be used. Securing of water supply at the distribution stage, replacement of water, pruning of leaves and stems and cleaning of facilities and manpower are made unnecessary, and the suction power of consumers is great like superstores and convenience stores, but a special experience Also, it becomes possible to sell fresh flowers even at retail stores that are not suitable for selling products that require different handling from other products, and it is possible to easily increase the opportunities for purchasing fresh flowers. In addition, the purchaser can purchase the vase without considering it, and if it is unnecessary, it can be easily discarded, so that an excellent effect can be expected.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention in a use state.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged partial sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged partial sectional view of another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Container Main Body 1a Opening End of Container Main Body 1b Bottom of Container Main Body 2 Water Passage Hole 3 Fresh Flower Insertion Tube 4 Fresh Flower Insertion Hole 5 Fresh Flower Insertion Hole Edge 6 Cap Edge 7 Cap 8 Water 9 Fresh Flower

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A container body for accommodating water, a fresh flower insertion tube inserted into the container body and having one end thereof extending below the water surface position in the container body, and a fresh flower insertion hole formed at the center. A fresh flower container comprising a cap, and an open end of the container body and the other end of the fresh flower insertion tube are airtightly engaged with the cap. 2. A container body for accommodating water, a fresh flower insertion tube inserted into the container body and having one end extending below the water surface position in the container body, and a fresh flower insertion hole formed at the center. A container for fresh flowers, comprising a cap, wherein the open end of the container body and the other end of the insertion tube for fresh flowers are air-tightly pressed by the cap. 3. A container main body for storing water, a fresh flower insertion tube inserted into the container main body and having one end extending below the water surface position in the container main body, and a fresh flower insertion hole formed at the center. A container for fresh flowers, comprising a cap, and an opening end of the container main body and the other end of the insertion tube for fresh flowers are airtightly engaged with engaging grooves of the cap, respectively. 4. A water passage hole is formed at one end of the fresh flower insertion tube,
The fresh flower container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein one end of the fresh flower container is inserted into the container body so as to contact the bottom of the container body. 5. The cap according to claim 1, wherein the opening end portion of the container body of the cap, the fitting portion of the fresh flower insertion tube and the end portion are made of elastic plastic. Fresh flowers container.