JPH0522387U - Plant packaging - Google Patents

Plant packaging

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JPH0522387U
JPH0522387U JP069497U JP6949791U JPH0522387U JP H0522387 U JPH0522387 U JP H0522387U JP 069497 U JP069497 U JP 069497U JP 6949791 U JP6949791 U JP 6949791U JP H0522387 U JPH0522387 U JP H0522387U
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兼克 高木
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Abstract

(57)【要約】 【目的】 包装した植物体が枯れにくく長期間の流通販
売に耐えることができ、また、包装容器も無駄とならな
い植物包装体を提供する。 【構成】 水分保持体15から上方に地上部14aが伸
びていると共に下方に地下部14bが伸びている植物体
14を、容器本体11と蓋体12とからなる容器13内
に収納してあり、蓋体12には水分保持体15を係止す
ることにより植物体15を支持し得る支持部として孔1
6が設けてある。
(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a plant package in which a packaged plant body does not easily die and can endure long-term distribution and sale, and a packaging container is not wasted. [Structure] A plant body 14 having an above-ground portion 14a extending upward and a below-ground portion 14b extending downward from a water holding body 15 is housed in a container 13 composed of a container body 11 and a lid body 12. The hole 1 is provided as a supporting portion capable of supporting the plant body 15 by locking the water retaining body 15 on the lid body 12.
6 is provided.

Description

【考案の詳細な説明】[Detailed description of the device]

【0001】[0001]

【産業上の利用分野】[Industrial applications]

本考案は、植物体を流通販売することができ、また、植物体の観賞、育成にも 使用することができる植物包装体に関する。 The present invention relates to a plant package that can be distributed and sold, and can also be used for ornamentation and raising of plants.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】[Prior Art]

従来、植物体を流通販売するためのものとして、植物体の地上部のみを合成樹 脂製の袋体内に収納してある生花一輪包装袋が提案されている(実開平3−60 240号公報)。 Conventionally, as a product for distributing and selling a plant, a single-flower single-flower packing bag in which only the above-ground part of the plant is contained in a bag made of synthetic resin has been proposed (Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 3-60240). ).

【0003】[0003]

【考案が解決しようとする課題】[Problems to be solved by the device]

前述した生花一輪包装袋に収納される植物体は根などの地下部が切り取られた 地上部のみであり、また、この地上部のみを袋体内に収納したものなので、長時 間の流通販売には耐えることができず、約半日で枯れてしまうという問題がある 。また、生花一輪包装袋は、流通販売後には植物体を袋体から取り出して花びん 等に生けるものである。すなわち、袋体は流通販売だけのものであり、無駄が多 いという問題もある。 The above-mentioned plant that can be stored in the above-mentioned single flower packaging bag is only the above-ground part where the underground part such as the root is cut off, and since only this above-ground part is stored in the bag, it can be distributed over a long period of time. There is a problem that they can not stand and die in about half a day. In addition, the fresh flower single-bag packaging bag is one in which a plant is taken out of the bag and put in a vase after being distributed and sold. In other words, the bag is only for distribution and sale, and there is a problem that there is much waste.

【0004】 本考案はこのような事情に鑑み、包装した植物体が枯れにくく長期間の流通販 売に耐えることができ、また、包装容器も無駄にならない植物包装体を提供する ことを目的とする。In view of such circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide a plant package in which a packaged plant body does not easily die and can endure long-term mail order sales, and a packaging container is not wasted. To do.

【0005】[0005]

【課題を解決するための手段】[Means for Solving the Problems]

前記目的を達成する本考案に係る植物包装体は、水分保持体から上方に地上部 が伸びていると共に下方に地下部が伸びている植物体を、容器本体と蓋体とから なる容器内に収納しており、且つ前記蓋体には前記水分保持体を係止することに より前記植物体を支持し得る支持部が設けてあることを特徴とする。 In the plant package according to the present invention for achieving the above object, a plant body having an above-ground portion extending upward and a below-ground portion extending downward from a moisture holder is placed in a container composed of a container body and a lid. It is characterized in that it is housed, and that the lid is provided with a support portion capable of supporting the plant body by locking the water holding body.

【0006】[0006]

【作用】[Action]

前記植物包装体は、流通販売時には植物体が容器に保持されて傷つくことなく 、しかも水分保持体に保持される水分が植物体に補給され、植物体は通常2日間 以上も枯れることなく美しく保たれる。 また、流通販売後には、容器から植物体を取り出し、水分保持体を蓋体の支持 部に係止して植物体を支持すると共に容器本体内に水や栽培養液を入れて植物体 の地下部が水の中に浸るようにすると、植物体を観賞・育成できる。 The above-mentioned plant package is maintained beautifully without being damaged by the container being held in a container at the time of distribution and sale, and moreover, the water retained by the moisture holder is replenished to the plant, and the plant usually does not die for more than 2 days. Be drunk After distribution and sale, remove the plant from the container, hold the moisture holder on the support part of the lid to support the plant, and put water or culture nutrient solution in the container body to store the plant underground. By soaking the part in water, you can enjoy and grow plants.

【0007】[0007]

【実施例】【Example】

以下、本考案を実施例に基づいて説明する。 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on embodiments.

【0008】 図1は第1の実施例に係る植物包装体の流通販売時の分解斜視図、図2はその 縦断面図である。両図に示すように、植物包装体10は、透明のアクリル樹脂か らなるゴブレット様の容器本体11と透明のポリプロピレン樹脂からなる蓋体1 2とからなる容器13内に、スミレからなる植物体14を収納してなる。FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the plant package according to the first embodiment at the time of distribution and sale, and FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional view thereof. As shown in both figures, the plant package 10 includes a container 13 made up of a goblet-like container body 11 made of a transparent acrylic resin and a lid 12 made of a transparent polypropylene resin, and a plant body made of violet. 14 is stored.

【0009】 植物体14は発泡ポリウレタンからなる水分保持体15に植えられたものであ り、該水分保持体15から上方に地上部14aが伸びると共に下方に地下部14 bが伸びたものである。植物体14は容器13内に収納できる大きさのものを選 べばよいが、傷つくことなく収納でき且つ流通販売できるものを選定するのが好 ましい。The plant body 14 is planted in a moisture holder 15 made of foamed polyurethane, and an aboveground portion 14a extends upward from the moisture holder 15 and an underground portion 14b extends below. .. The plant 14 may be of a size that can be stored in the container 13, but it is preferable to select a plant that can be stored and distributed and sold without being damaged.

【0010】 一方、容器13は容器本体11に蓋体12を被せることにより略密封状態を保 つことができるものである。 容器本体11の上端は開口方向に向って径が漸大する上縁部11aを有し、上 縁部11aの上面11bは平面状となっている。一方、蓋体12は容器本体11 の内径と略同じ外径を有する半球状の蓋本体部12aと、上記上面11bと当接 するつば部12bと、このつば部12bの外周に設けられて上記上縁部11aと 嵌合する嵌合部12cとからなる。また、嵌合部12cには蓋体12を容器本体 11に嵌合したときに上縁部11aと係合する係止部12dが内方に向って複数 個(図示は5個)突設されている。 さらに、蓋体12の蓋本体部12aの中央部には水分保持体15を係止する支 持部として孔16が形成されると共にこの孔16を塞ぐ塩化ビニル製のシール1 7が設けられている。On the other hand, the container 13 can be kept in a substantially sealed state by covering the container body 11 with the lid 12. The upper end of the container body 11 has an upper edge portion 11a whose diameter gradually increases in the opening direction, and an upper surface 11b of the upper edge portion 11a is flat. On the other hand, the lid body 12 has a hemispherical lid body portion 12a having an outer diameter that is substantially the same as the inner diameter of the container body 11, a collar portion 12b that abuts the upper surface 11b, and an outer periphery of the collar portion 12b. It is composed of an upper edge portion 11a and a fitting portion 12c that fits. Further, a plurality of (five in the figure) locking portions 12d that engage with the upper edge portion 11a when the lid body 12 is fitted to the container body 11 are provided on the fitting portion 12c so as to project inward. ing. Further, a hole 16 is formed in the central portion of the lid main body 12a of the lid 12 as a support portion for locking the moisture holder 15, and a vinyl chloride seal 17 for closing the hole 16 is provided. There is.

【0011】 本実施例の植物包装体10は図2に示すように、容器本体11内に植物体14 を入れ、蓋体12を被せて収納した状態で流通販売される。そして、このときに は、容器本体11の上面11bと蓋体12のつば部12bの内面とが密着した状 態で上縁部11aと係止部12dとが係合し、容器13は略密封された状態とな る。したがって、流通販売時においては、容器13により植物体14が保護され 、また、水分保持体15に含浸されている水や栽培養液の蒸発が抑制されるので 、植物体14は通常2日間以上も枯れることなく美しさを保つことができる。As shown in FIG. 2, the plant package 10 of the present embodiment is distributed and sold in a state where a plant body 14 is placed in a container body 11 and a lid body 12 is covered. Then, at this time, the upper edge portion 11a and the locking portion 12d are engaged with each other with the upper surface 11b of the container body 11 and the inner surface of the flange portion 12b of the lid 12 in close contact with each other, and the container 13 is substantially sealed. It will be in the state where it was done. Therefore, at the time of distribution and sales, the plant 14 is protected by the container 13 and the water impregnated in the water retaining body 15 and evaporation of the cultivation nutrient solution are suppressed. It can maintain its beauty without dying.

【0012】 また、本実施例の植物包装体10は、流通販売後においては図3のような状態 で観賞・育成に使用される。すなわち、水や栽培養液18(以下、単に水という )を入れた容器本体11上にシール17をはがした蓋体12を裏返して載置し、 該蓋体12の孔16に水分保持体15を押し込んで係止することにより地下部1 4bを水18内に浸した状態で植物体14を保持するようにして使用される。こ の状態では蓋体12の蓋本体部12aが容器本体11内に入り込み、つば部12 bの外面と容器本体11の上面11bとが当接するようになるので、植物体14 は安定に支持され、観賞・育成に供される。Further, the plant package 10 of the present embodiment is used for viewing and growing in a state as shown in FIG. 3 after distribution and sale. That is, the lid 12 with the seal 17 peeled off is placed upside down on the container body 11 containing water or a nutrient solution 18 (hereinafter, simply referred to as water), and the moisture holder is placed in the hole 16 of the lid 12. The plant body 14 is used by holding the plant body 14 in a state in which the underground portion 14b is immersed in the water 18 by pushing in and locking 15. In this state, the lid body portion 12a of the lid body 12 enters the container body 11, and the outer surface of the collar portion 12b and the upper surface 11b of the container body 11 come into contact with each other, so that the plant body 14 is stably supported. , Is used for viewing and training.

【0013】 本実施例では植物体14としてスミレを用いたが、これに限定されず、ナデシ コ、ベコニア、レンゲ、スイートピー、パンジーなどの小形の草花、その他、野 菜、ハーブ類などを用いてもよい。なお、このような水分保持体15に植えられ た植物体14は、例えば特開昭62−198343号に開示されるような水耕栽 培装置を用いることにより容易に得ることができる。 また、水分保持体15としては、例えば23〜30mm角に切断された発泡ポリ ウレタンを用いたが、水分を十分に保持することができ且つ孔16などの支持部 に係止しうるものであれば、ロックウール、発泡セルロース、水コケ、ピートモ スなどを用いることができる。In the present embodiment, violets were used as the plants 14, but the present invention is not limited to this, and small flowers such as dianthus, beconia, lotus, sweet pea, and pansy, and other vegetables and herbs can be used. Good. The plant 14 planted in such a water retainer 15 can be easily obtained by using, for example, a hydroponic cultivation device as disclosed in JP-A-62-198343. Further, as the moisture holder 15, for example, foamed polyurethane cut into 23 to 30 mm square is used, but any one that can sufficiently retain moisture and can be locked to the supporting portion such as the hole 16 is used. For example, rock wool, foamed cellulose, water moss, peat moss and the like can be used.

【0014】 一方、容器13の形状、材質も本実施例に限定されるものではなく、流通販売 時に植物体を保護できる強度を有すると共に植物体の観賞・育成に供することが できるものであればよい。また、容器13の材質は必ずしも透明である必要はな いが、流通販売時に外から植物体の種類を判断ができ且つ美感向上の点から、無 色あるいは有色の透明な材質を少なくとも一部に使用するのがよい。On the other hand, the shape and material of the container 13 are not limited to those in the present embodiment, and any material can be used as long as it has a strength capable of protecting the plant at the time of distribution and sale and can be used for ornamentation and growth of the plant. Good. In addition, the material of the container 13 does not necessarily need to be transparent, but at least a part of a transparent material, which is colorless or colored, can be used from the viewpoint of being able to judge the type of plant body from the outside at the time of distribution and sale and improving the aesthetics. Good to use.

【0015】 図4には第2の実施例に係る植物包装体20を示す。同図に示すように、本実 施例では容器本体21と蓋体22とからなる容器23は仕切板21a,21bに より3つの部屋に仕切られており、各部屋内にスミレ、サクラソウ、ハルジョオ ンからなる植物体24A〜24Cが収納されて植物包装体20が構成されている 。なお、各植物体24A〜24Cは上記実施例と同様に水分保持体25A〜25 Cに植えられた状態で収納されている。FIG. 4 shows a plant package 20 according to the second embodiment. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the container 23 composed of the container body 21 and the lid 22 is divided into three chambers by the partition plates 21a and 21b, and violet, primrose and harjoo are placed in each chamber. The plant packaging body 20 is configured by accommodating the plant bodies 24A to 24C that are composed of The plants 24A to 24C are stored in a state of being planted in the moisture holders 25A to 25C as in the above embodiment.

【0016】 容器本体21及び蓋体22は透明のポリプロピレン樹脂からなり、平板状の蓋 体22はその一辺に設けられた一対のヒンジ部22a,22bを介して開閉自在 に容器本体に連結されており、また、蓋体22の上記一辺に対向する他の一辺に は閉時に容器本体21と係合する係止部22cが設けられている。 さらに、蓋体22の3つの部屋の中央部に対応する位置には、植物体24A〜 24Cを支持する支持部である孔26A〜26Cが形成されており、また、孔2 6A〜26Cは塩化ビニル製のシール27A〜27Cにより塞がれている。The container body 21 and the lid body 22 are made of transparent polypropylene resin, and the plate-like lid body 22 is openably and closably connected to the container body via a pair of hinge portions 22a and 22b provided on one side thereof. In addition, a locking portion 22c that engages with the container body 21 when closed is provided on the other side of the lid 22 that faces the one side. Further, holes 26A to 26C, which are support portions for supporting the plant bodies 24A to 24C, are formed at positions corresponding to the central portions of the three chambers of the lid body 22, and the holes 26A to 26C are chlorinated. It is closed by vinyl seals 27A to 27C.

【0017】 本実施例の植物包装体20は、このように、容器本体21内の各部屋に植物体 24A〜24Cを入れて蓋体22を閉じ、係止部22cと容器本体21とを係合 した状態で流通販売される。このとき、容器23が略密封され、植物体24A〜 24Cが2日以上も枯れることなく美しく保たれる点は上記第1の実施例と同様 である。 また、本実施例の植物包装体20は、流通販売後においても、上記第1の実施 例と同様に植物体24A〜24Cの観賞・育成に供される。なお、本実施例では 蓋体22は観賞・育成時においても裏返すことなく流通販売時と同様な状態とす る。As described above, the plant package 20 of the present embodiment puts the plants 24A to 24C into the respective chambers of the container body 21 and closes the lid body 22 to engage the locking portion 22c and the container body 21. It is distributed and sold together. At this time, the container 23 is substantially sealed, and the plants 24A to 24C are kept beautiful without dying for two days or more, which is the same as in the first embodiment. In addition, the plant package 20 of the present embodiment is used for viewing and raising the plants 24A to 24C even after distribution and sale, as in the first embodiment. In addition, in this embodiment, the lid 22 is in the same state as that at the time of distribution and sale without turning over even at the time of watching and raising.

【0018】 以上説明した実施例では支持部として孔16,26A〜26Cを例示したが、 支持部はこれに限定されず、例えば第2の実施例においては蓋体22の側方から 水分保持体25A〜25Cを挿入・係止できるような溝状としてもよい。 また、このような支持部を流通販売時に塞ぐものとしてシール17,27A〜 27Cを例示したが、勿論これに限定されるものではなく、例えば蓋体12,2 2にミシン目を入れておいて観賞・育成時にミシン目で切断して孔16,26A 〜26Cを形成するようにしてもよい。Although the holes 16, 26A to 26C are illustrated as the supporting portions in the above-described embodiment, the supporting portion is not limited to this, and, for example, in the second embodiment, the moisture holder is provided from the side of the lid 22. The groove shape may be such that 25A to 25C can be inserted and locked. Further, the seals 17, 27A to 27C have been illustrated as the ones for closing such a support portion at the time of distribution and sale, but of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, perforations are provided in the lids 12, 22. The holes 16, 26A to 26C may be formed by cutting with perforations at the time of viewing and raising.

【0019】[0019]

【考案の効果】[Effect of the device]

以上説明したように、本考案の植物包装体は地上部及び地下部からなる植物体 が水分保持体に植えられた状態で略密封される容器内に収納されているので、植 物体を長期間枯らすことなく美しさを保ったまま流通販売することができ、また 、容器を利用することにより植物体の観賞・育成に供せるものであり、ギフトや 景品などに用いて好適である。 As described above, since the plant package of the present invention is housed in a substantially sealed container in which the plant body consisting of the above-ground portion and the below-ground portion is planted in the moisture holder, the planted object can be stored for a long period of time. It can be distributed and sold while keeping its beauty without dying, and it can be used for ornamentation and growth of plants by using a container, which is suitable for gifts and gifts.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of drawings]

【図1】第1の実施例に係る植物包装体の流通販売時の
分解斜視図である。
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view at the time of distribution and sale of a plant package according to a first embodiment.

【図2】第1の実施例に係る植物包装体の流通販売時の
縦断面図である。
FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view during distribution and sale of the plant package according to the first embodiment.

【図3】第1の実施例に係る植物包装体の観賞・育成時
の斜視図である。
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the plant package according to the first embodiment when it is viewed and raised.

【図4】第2の実施例に係る植物包装体の流通・育成時
の斜視図である。
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the plant package according to the second embodiment during distribution and growth.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

10,20 植物包装体 11,21 容器本体 12,22 蓋体 13,23 容器 14,24A〜24C 植物体 15,25A〜25C 水分保持体 16,26A〜26C 孔(支持部) 17,27A〜27C シール 18 水や栽培養液 10,20 Plant package 11,21 Container body 12,22 Lid 13,23 Container 14,24A-24C Plant 15,25A-25C Moisture holder 16,26A-26C Hole (supporting part) 17,27A-27C Seal 18 Water and nutrient solution

Claims (1)

【実用新案登録請求の範囲】[Scope of utility model registration request] 【請求項1】 水分保持体から上方に地上部が伸びてい
ると共に下方に地下部が伸びている植物体を、容器本体
と蓋体とからなる容器内に収納してあり、且つ前記蓋体
には前記水分保持体を係止することにより前記植物体を
支持し得る支持部が設けてあることを特徴とする植物包
装体。
1. A plant body having an aboveground portion extending upward and a belowground portion extending downward from a water retaining body is housed in a container composed of a container body and a lid, and the lid body. Is provided with a support portion capable of supporting the plant body by locking the water holding body.
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