JP3016408U - Simple flower arrangement - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide an inexpensive flower arrangement. [Constitution] Cup-sized container 11 with an open top
And a water-absorbing sponge 21 that is received by the container and supports the flowers.
And several types that are placed on the water-absorbent sponge and exposed from the opening.
A plurality of flowers 31 and a sleeve-like film 51 that surrounds the exposed flowers on one side and circumscribes and engages with the bottom view contour of the container on the other side, and is integrally formed at one end of the sleeve-like film. Bottom view of the opening 52 that does not circumscribe the outermost contour
And.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a simple flower arrangement, and particularly to a small flower arrangement.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Appreciating flowers, enjoying them, and getting to know them are all things we love. To create a life with flowers, there are various styles, such as pots and cut flowers. Here, when considering the use of cut flowers as a material for contact with flowers, traditional ikebana can be mentioned first, with bouquets, bouquets, corsages, and flower arrangements.

In particular, flower arrangements are widely used in ceremonies such as ceremonial occasions, gifts, and sympathies because of their artistry and appearance. The general basic structure of this flower arrangement is that a water-absorbent sponge is placed on a basket container woven from rattan or bamboo that has a waterproof sheet inside, and multiple types of flowers are placed on this water-absorbent sponge. It is composed by arranging various shapes.

Here, considering the motivation for purchasing a flower arrangement, a "seasonal feeling", a "volume feeling", and a "price feeling" may appeal to the purchaser except for some special matters described above. It has been verified that when it is completed, it will motivate purchase.

When the flower arrangements sold at conventional florist shops are examined in light of the above verification results, the “seasonal feeling” is satisfied without any problem. Next, “volume feeling” does not have the same problem. Regarding the remaining “value”, it can be noted that many flower arrangements on the market are expensive. The reason for this is that the amount of technology required to produce the appearance required for flower arrangements, the amount of flower materials and the unit price of the flowers themselves are expensive, and the use of wicker and bamboo baskets is used. , The price tends to rise.

[0006] This is one of the factors that consumers cannot afford to make a purchase for, except in special cases. In other words, it seems to give consumers an image that flower arrangements are expensive.

Further, here, "Hobby Gardening" published by Japan Broadcast Publishing Association (issued January 1, 1992, January issue, volume 226) includes "Cupboard flowers" (118-121). (See page), a flower arrangement that uses a unglazed bowl as a bowl, a miniature rose as the main flower material, and a "colon and round small design" is introduced.

Since what is introduced here is based on the premise that a flower arrangement is produced, some people may have trouble making the production work. There's a problem. Also, if you make it with reference to this flower arrangement at a flower shop etc., it will be expensive due to the large amount of flowers and this is also due to the elaborate production on the vessel. It is time-consuming and costly.

[0009] Further, in consideration of transporting a large amount of this flower arrangement, if it is packaged as a single unit and transported, the cost thereof rises. Also, if the flower arrangements are packed close to each other in one box, the flower arrangements of other flower arrangements may interfere with each other and the artistic arrangement of flower arrangements may be disrupted, which also impairs the commercial value. Absent.

In order to prevent such a situation, a flower is generally covered with a sheet-shaped film, but this work is by no means efficient when considering mass production. I can't say that there is. Taking these factors into account, an increase in product cost is inevitable.

[0011]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 As described above, the conventional flower arrangements have problems in that they are not so convenient that they are time-consuming to produce and expensive to purchase.

The present invention has been made in view of the problems described above, and an object thereof is to provide a simple flower arrangement that can be purchased easily.

[0013]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the flower arrangement according to the first invention is a cup-sized container with an open upper part, a water-absorbent sponge which is received by the container and supports a flower, and a water-absorbent sponge which is arranged from the opening. Several kinds of exposed flowers, a sleeve film that surrounds the exposed flowers on one side and the other side circumscribes and engages with the contour of the bottom view of the container, and integrally with one end of the sleeve film. And an opening that does not circumscribe the outermost contour of the container in bottom view.

In the flower arrangement according to the second invention, the sleeve-like film is made transparent and a plurality of small holes are provided.

In the flower arrangement according to the third invention, a water-absorbent sponge absorbs water mixed with a cut flower preservative.

In the simple flower arrangement according to the fourth invention, the container is a paper cup whose inner surface is waterproof.

In the flower arrangement according to the fifth invention, the container is a plastic cup.

In the flower arrangement according to the sixth invention, the container has a substantially inverted trapezoidal vertical cross section in which the container is squeezed inward from the opening.

In the flower arrangement according to the seventh invention, the container is a bottomed cylindrical container having an opening having a maximum diameter and a diameter gradually decreasing downward.

[0020]

[Action]

 In the first device, since the container is a cup-sized container, the water-absorbing sponge and the flower that are received in this container must be small in size in consideration of the balance with the container. It will be an arrangement. Further, the exposed flower can be surrounded by one side of the sleeve-shaped film, and the flower is not externally interfered with. This sleeve-shaped film is circumscribed on the bottom surface contour of the container on the other side and has an opening at one end that is not circumscribed on the outermost contour of the container viewed from the bottom surface. A container can be engaged.

In the second invention, since the sleeve-shaped film is made of a transparent material, the exposed flower can be viewed from the outside while being surrounded. Further, the plurality of small holes can improve the air permeability.

In the third aspect, the flower absorbs the water mixed with the cut flower preservative, so that the flower can be kept well.

In the fourth invention, since the container is a paper cup, it is lightweight and inexpensive.

In the fifth invention, since the container is a plastic cup, it is lightweight and inexpensive.

In the sixth invention, a container having a substantially inverted trapezoidal shape in a vertical cross-section with an opening having a maximum diameter and being squeezed inward toward a lower side, receives a flower spread from a water-absorbing sponge in a substantially radial direction upward. To achieve the optimum shape. Further, for example, a gap can be formed between the side surface of the block-shaped water-absorbing sponge and the inner surface of the cup, and the flower stem can be arranged on the side surface of the water-absorbing sponge. The restrictions can be reduced. Furthermore, it is possible to stack multiple cups only.

In the seventh invention, since it is a cylindrical container with a bottom, it is not necessary to arrange the container in consideration of the direction of the flower according to the shape of the container, and the labor of the manufacturing work can be saved.

[0027]

【Example】

 An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a simple flower arrangement 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view thereof, and FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view with a part omitted.

The container 11 forming the lower part of the simple flower arrangement 1 is a bottomed cylindrical container having an opening 12 at the upper part and having the opening 12 as the maximum diameter and being squeezed inward toward the lower side. The container 11 is a cup-sized container that is large enough for an ordinary adult to hold with one hand, and is a paper cup or a plastic cup whose inside is waterproofed.

Next, the water absorbent sponge 21 is received inside the container 11. This water-absorbent sponge 21 is also widely sold and is a block-like, light material that is normally in a dry state. It absorbs water and supports the flower by holding the stem of the flower or the like. is there. The water-absorbing sponge 21 is adsorbed with water in which a cut flower preservative (not shown), which is also called a cut flower vitalizing agent or a cut flower life-prolonging agent, has been mixed in advance. The shape of the water-absorbent sponge 21 is inscribed in the inner contour of the bottom surface of the container 11, and is formed into a rectangular parallelepiped having a predetermined height.

Then, as shown in FIG. 3, a gap is formed between the inner surface of the container 11 and the side surface of the sponge 21. This makes it possible to put a stem of a flower 31 described later on the side surface of the water-absorbent sponge 21 and greatly contribute to improving workability and artistry.

Next, the flower 31 arranged on the water-absorbent sponge 21 is made of flower materials such as plural kinds of flowers, branches, and leaves. For this flower 31, for example, a flower material capable of producing a sense of the season is selected, and generally, in the final shape, a main cut flower 31a is arranged in a central portion called a focal point, and a so-called hem portion, In addition, a so-called green 31b made of a flower having greenish leaves is arranged at a position to close the gap.

Here, since the flower arrangement is characterized by its artistry, in consideration of the balance between the cup-shaped container 11 and the flower 31, the flower 31 arranged on the water-absorbent sponge 21 is arranged. However, the quantity and size (height, width, etc.) will be limited. That is, it is inevitable that the number of flowers 31 will be smaller and the overall size will be smaller than in the case of conventional luxurious flower arrangements. In addition, if the container 11 that receives the flower 31 is made of lightweight paper or plastic, a large flower arrangement may cause a fall, so if this point is taken into consideration, this is also a small flower. Arrangement is inevitable.

Next, the outside of the container 11 and the flower 31 is surrounded by a sleeve-shaped film 51. The sleeve-shaped film 51 is a transparent sleeve-shaped film having openings with different diameters at both ends. One side of the sleeve-shaped film 51 surrounds the flower 31 and the first opening 52 opened at one end of the sleeve-shaped film 51 has the outermost contour in bottom view of the container 11 as shown in FIG. The outline of the side surface 14 as viewed from the bottom surface 13 is set to have a diameter larger than the diameter of the opening 12 on the outermost side. Further, the other side of the sleeve-shaped film 51 has its cross-sectional diameter dimension set so as to circumscribe any of the contours of the side surface 14 viewed from the bottom surface 13 which is the bottom view contour of the container 11.

The manufacturing process of the simple flower arrangement 1 configured as described above will be described below.

Usually, the water-absorbent sponge 21 in the form of a large block is made to absorb water containing a cut flower preservative in advance. Next, the water-absorbent sponge 21 is cut into a predetermined size according to the shape of the container 11. Then, the stem of the flower 31 is placed on the upper and side surfaces of the cut water-absorbent sponge 21 to produce the intended flower arrangement. Next, the water-absorbent sponge 21 on which the flower 31 is arranged is housed in the container 11.

Then, the container 11 is dropped from the opening 52 of the sleeve-shaped film 51. Then, the other side of the sleeve-shaped film 51 circumscribes and engages with any one of the contours of the side surface 14 of the container 11. In this way, the simple flower arrangement 1 is completed.

As described above, the simple flower arrangement 1 manufactured in this manner is determined depending on the size of the container 11, so that the container 11 is The cup size of the present invention inevitably results in a small flower arrangement.

Therefore, since the amount of the flowers 31 is reduced as compared with the conventional case, it becomes possible to manufacture one simple flower arrangement in a short time. This means that mass production can be realized, and thus the production cost can be significantly reduced.

Further, since the flower 31 is also downsized, for example, depending on the kind of flower, a plurality of flower materials can be taken out from one flower, and as a result, the raw material cost can be suppressed, and thus the product It can be one of the factors that can reduce the cost.

Here, when a large amount of the produced simple flower arrangement 1 is transported, it is important to maintain the artistically arranged shape. Generally, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the interior is divided by a cross pad 62, and a large quantity is transported by using a corrugated cardboard box 61 having a light window 63 closed by a transparent film 64 on the top. Is.

In consideration of this transportation, the cardboard box 61 has a fixed shape, and therefore the transportation cost is determined by the number of products that can be accommodated in the cardboard box 61. It can be said that the simple flower arrangement 1 of the present invention is very effective also in this respect. First of all, since it is small, the number of products that can be accommodated can be increased, and since the flowers 31 adjacent to each other do not interfere with each other, the number of sections in the cross pad 62 can be increased. . As a result, a large quantity of simple flower arrangements 1 can be transported in one box, transport costs can be reduced, the arranged flowers can be prevented from losing their shape, and they can be purchased without reducing the product value. It will be possible to deliver it to the hand of the person.

Further, by using the sleeve-shaped film 51, it can be said that workability is improved as compared with the case where a conventional sheet-shaped film (not shown) is used, for example. That is, if the container 11 and the flower 31 are to be surrounded by the sheet-shaped film, a work of tape-wrapping the sheet-shaped film at an appropriate position generally occurs. However, in the present invention, as described above, since the work is just dropping the whole container 11 from the opening 52 of the sleeve-shaped film 51, the labor and time are more efficient than the above-mentioned tape attaching work. Can be said to be target.

Further, since the majority of the flowers 31 are leaves or flowers that extend upward from the stems, even if the entire container 11 is dropped, there is little friction with the sleeve-shaped film 51, and the flowers 31 are flowers. The leaves and flowers of 31 are not so burdened and do not lose their shape.

From the above, the product cost can be significantly reduced, and thus an inexpensive flower arrangement can be provided. Here, in light of the factors of purchasing will, the “seasonal feeling” is well combined, and the “volume feeling” is also sufficiently satisfactory from the viewpoint of the overall style proportions. Moreover, the "value for money" has no problem because it is cheap.

Therefore, it is possible to easily purchase the flower arrangement, which has been so expensive that it has a strong impression, and to naturally incorporate it into life.

Further, since it has a cup size, it can be easily replaced with, for example, a coffee cup or a glass, and this simple flower arrangement 1 can freely select a place to produce.

Further, since it is composed of so-called short flowers 31, the water absorption efficiency of the flowers 31 can be enhanced, and further, the cut flower preservative prolongs the life of the flowers and the flower retention / day retention is significantly improved. . This is beneficial to both producers and buyers.

If the container 11 of the flower arrangement 1 of the present invention is a paper or plastic container, it can be compared with, for example, a basket made of rattan or bamboo or a container made of pottery or glass. It goes without saying that it is very cheap. Also, since it is light, it is convenient to carry. Then, the purchaser himself can write a message on the container 11, make a drawing, and easily put a sticker or the like, so that the variety of artistic characteristics and play can be expanded.

Further, the fact that the container 11 has a substantially inverted trapezoidal vertical cross section means that the container 11 has a suitable shape in consideration of the balance with the flower 31 which is generally arranged so as to radially spread upward. Yes, it looks great. Further, since the container 11 has a cylindrical shape with a bottom, it is not necessary to care about the orientation of the flower 31 when the water-absorbent sponge 21 in which the flower 31 is arranged is housed in the container 11. Workability is improved. Further, both the former and the latter can stack only a plurality of containers 11, which can reduce the cost when stocking the containers 11 and contribute to the space saving of the stock place. It's important.

Therefore, the simple flower arrangement 1 of the present invention can exert a very useful operation / effect which has never been obtained.

[0051]

[Effect of device]

 As described in detail above, according to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

According to the first invention, since the flower arrangement is smaller than the conventional one, the manufacturing time can be shortened and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. Moreover, even a small amount of flowers has sufficient artistry, so the cost of raw materials for flowers can be suppressed. Further, since mass transportation can be realized, transportation cost can be reduced. As a result, the product cost can be significantly reduced. Therefore, it can be purchased easily and can be naturally incorporated in our daily lives, for example, on the dining table or on the desk in the office.

According to the second invention, since the sleeve-shaped film is transparent, the exposed flower can be viewed from the outside while being surrounded. In addition, the plurality of small holes can improve the air permeability, which can further improve the day keeping of the flower, and also prevent the flower from being corroded by moisture.

According to the third invention, since the small flower is used, the water absorption efficiency can be enhanced as compared with the large flower, and further, in combination with the effect of the cut flower preservative, You can keep your days well.

According to the fourth and fifth inventions, since the container is made of paper or plastic, it is lightweight, inexpensive, easy to process, and designed on the container itself. It is possible to apply stickers and stickers, and to expand the variety of artistic features and play.

According to the sixth invention, the shape of the container is optimal for receiving the flower flowers that spread radially upward from the water-absorbing sponge, and the restrictions on flower arrangement can be reduced. The artistry can be further enhanced.

According to the seventh invention, since the container has a shape that does not need to care about the orientation of the flower at the time of manufacturing, the manufacturing time can be shortened and therefore the cost can be reduced.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a simple flower arrangement of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional view showing a part of FIG. 1 omitted.

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the container.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a cardboard box containing the simple flower arrangement of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a cross pad provided inside FIG.

FIG. 7 is a partially cutaway perspective view for explaining a state in which the simple flower arrangement of the present invention is housed in a cardboard box.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Simple Flower Arrangement 11 Container 12 Opening 21 Water Absorbing Sponge 31 Flower 51 Sleeve Film 52 Opening

Claims (7)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A cup-sized container having an open upper surface,
The water-absorbent sponge that is received by the container and supports the flower, the flower that is placed in the water-absorbent sponge and exposed from the opening, and the flower that is exposed on one side surrounds the flower that is exposed, and the other side circumscribes and engages with the bottom view contour of the container. A simple flower arrangement comprising a sleeve-shaped film and an opening integrally formed at one end of the sleeve-shaped film and not circumscribing the outermost contour of the container in bottom view. 2. The sleeve-shaped film is made of a transparent material,
A plurality of small holes are provided, The small hole is provided.
Simple flower arrangement described in. 3. The simple flower arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the water-absorbent sponge absorbs water mixed with a cut flower preservative. 4. The simple flower arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the container is a paper cup whose inner surface is waterproofed. 5. The simple flower arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the container is a plastic cup. 6. The container has a generally inverted trapezoidal shape in vertical cross section, which is narrowed inward from the opening toward the inside.
6. The simple flower arrangement according to claim 5. 7. The simple flower arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the container is a bottomed cylindrical container having an opening having a maximum diameter and a diameter gradually decreasing downward. .