Sculptures for landscaping using old wood

Abstract

The present invention relates to a landscaping structure using a tree that can create a beautiful landscape by stably fixing a tree, which has had its trunk cut and treated with preservatives, to a concrete block. The landscaping structure using the tree includes a tree whose trunk has been cut and treated with preservatives to have a trunk, and a concrete block poured into a formwork to support the tree. The technical concept is to include: a support plate that supports the trunk of the tree; a long bolt whose upper end is vertically penetrated by the support plate and connected to the bottom surface of the trunk, and whose lower end is embedded in the concrete block; a support nut that is screw-coupled to the upper end of the long bolt to form a gap between the trunk of the tree and the concrete block and supports the bottom surface of the support plate; an anchor plate that is fastened to the long bolt and embedded in the concrete block so as to be located below the support nut; an anchor nut that is screw-coupled to the long bolt to support the bottom surface of the anchor plate; and a support frame that supports the lower end of the long bolt so as to be fixed within the formwork.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a landscaping structure using an old tree, and more specifically, to a landscaping structure using an old tree that can create a beautiful landscape by stably fixing an old tree, whose base is cut and treated with preservatives, to a concrete block. Background Technology

[0002] As is well known, sculptures are objects made into specific forms or shapes using various materials, and flowers or trees are frequently used for landscaping purposes to beautify the scenery.

[0003] Traditional landscaping sculptures consist of flowerpots planted with flowers or trees, placed on stepped pedestals or on the ground depending on their size and shape.

[0004] Recently, a method of decorating sculptures by placing various plants inside frames made with unique shapes is also being used.

[0005] Also, sculptures made of natural wood are widely used in landscaping spaces around parks or buildings.

[0006] However, in order to place natural trees in a landscaped space, there was a cumbersome problem in that the ground had to be dug to a depth where roots could be planted, and continuous maintenance and management had to be maintained by applying fertilizer or compost to ensure they could settle for a considerable period.

[0007] In addition, there were problems such as the process being difficult and cumbersome, as well as the burden of continuous maintenance, because in order to place natural trees in indoor landscaping spaces, one had to prepare a relatively large pot and plant the natural trees in it.

[0008] Therefore, recently, there is a demand for the development of new sculptures that utilize new types of trees to create unique landscaping in both outdoor and indoor spaces, while minimizing the burden of maintenance. Prior art literature

[0009] (0001) Republic of Korea Registered Patent No. 10-0837753 (Publication Date June 13, 2008)(0002) Republic of Korea Registered Patent No. 10-1258475 (Publication Date April 26, 2013) The problem to be solved

[0010] The present invention has been devised to solve the conventional problems described above, and the objective of the present invention is to provide a landscaping structure using old trees that can create a unique scenery in indoor and outdoor landscaping spaces without the burden of maintenance. means of solving the problem

[0011] To achieve the above objective, the present invention has a technical concept comprising a landscaping structure using a tree, wherein the tree trunk is cut to have a base and treated with preservatives, and a concrete block poured into a formwork to support the tree, the structure comprising: a base plate supporting the base of the tree; a long bolt, the upper end of which is connected to the bottom surface of the base by vertically penetrating the base plate and the lower end of which is embedded in the concrete block; a support nut, which is screw-coupled to the upper end of the long bolt to form a gap between the base of the tree and the concrete block and supports the bottom surface of the base plate; an anchor plate, which is fastened to the long bolt and embedded in the concrete block so as to be located below the support nut; an anchor nut, which is screw-coupled to the long bolt to support the bottom surface of the anchor plate; and a support frame that supports the lower end of the long bolt so as to be fixed within the formwork.

[0012] The support frame may include a fixing panel having a plurality of bolt holes arranged so that the lower end of the long bolt is joined, and a leg frame that supports the fixing panel so as to be spaced apart from the inner floor of the formwork by a predetermined height.

[0013] A guide bushing is connected to the lower part of the bolt hole to guide the lower end of the long bolt to be anchored in an upright position within the formwork, and a position nut is screw-coupled to the long bolt so that it is seated on the upper surface of the anchoring panel, thereby allowing the height position of the long bolt connected to the bolt hole to be adjusted.

[0014] To achieve the above objective, the present invention may further include a cushioning pad installed at the lower part of the anchor plate to cushion impact caused by external force.

[0015] The above cushioning pad may include a disc pad installed on the bottom surface of the anchor plate and a pad rim formed on the upper edge of the disc pad and surrounding the perimeter of the anchor plate.

[0016] To achieve the above objective, the present invention may further include a base socket coupled to accommodate the base of the tree trunk and the base plate, and a waterproof cap coupled to the outside of the base socket to block moisture transfer between the tree trunk and the concrete. Effects of the invention

[0017] According to the present invention implemented with the above-described solution, the following effects can be expected.

[0018] First, the old wood and concrete blocks are firmly joined by long bolts and anchor plates, enhancing the structural stability of the sculpture.

[0019] Second, vibrations and shocks caused by external forces are mitigated by the elastic sleeve, preventing cracking and breakage of the wood.

[0020] Third, the support nut creates a gap between the old wood and the concrete, which can prevent damage to the wood caused by the hydration heat and alkalinity of the concrete.

[0021] Fourth, the load is distributed by the anchor plate and cushioning pad, improving the durability of the structure.

[0022] Fifth, the base socket and waterproof cap structure block moisture and alkali penetration, thereby preventing decay and damage to the old wood. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0023] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a landscaping structure according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the AA line cross-section of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the main part of a landscaping structure excluding the concrete block in FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a bolt support according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 5 to 8 are cross-sectional process diagrams showing the manufacturing process of a landscaping structure according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing the main part of a landscaping structure according to another embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0024] In order to fully understand the present invention, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0025] Embodiments of the present invention may be modified in various forms, and the scope of the present invention should not be interpreted as being limited to the embodiments described in detail below. These embodiments are provided to more fully explain the present invention to those with average knowledge in the art.

[0026] Accordingly, it should be noted that the shapes of components depicted in the drawings may be exaggerated to emphasize clearer explanations, and that identical members may be shown with the same reference numeral in each drawing.

[0027] In addition, detailed descriptions of known functions and configurations that are deemed to unnecessarily obscure the essence of the invention may be omitted.

[0028] A landscaping structure (100) using a dead tree (110) according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a dead tree (110), a concrete block (120), a base plate (130), a long bolt (140), a support nut (133), an anchor plate (150), an anchor nut (152), and a support frame (170).

[0029] The old tree (110) includes not only a (plum) tree formed by cutting the part near the root from the stem of a dry tree as shown in FIG. 1 to form a base (111), but also a tree that is easy to grow or manage for landscaping through a stem having a base (111) without roots.

[0030] If necessary, the old tree (110) can be preserved by digging out the rotten space (cavity) and applying a fungicide, insecticide, preservative, etc.

[0031] If necessary, the old tree (110) can be preserved and dried, then a waterproof membrane can be formed to prevent moisture penetration, or a filler such as urethane foam can be placed in the cavity and finished with artificial bark.

[0032] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, a connecting hole (112) is vertically formed in the center of the bottom surface of the base (111) of the old tree (110) so that the upper end of the long bolt (140) is connected.

[0033] The concrete block (120) is formed through a pouring process in which concrete, mixed with cement, sand, gravel, or aggregate and mixed with water, is poured into the inner space of a formwork (121).

[0034] Referring to FIG. 2, the concrete block (120) is formed into a roughly cuboid shape and forms a center of weight that supports the tree (110) without shaking.

[0035] Optionally, the concrete block (120) can be molded into various shapes to match the shape of the old tree (110) or to create a sense of unity.

[0036] The base plate (130) serves to stably support the base (111) of the old tree (110).

[0037] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the base plate (130) is formed as a horizontally flat circular or polygonal plate and is attached to the bottom surface of the base (111). An upper through hole (131) is formed in the center of the base plate (130) so that the upper end of the long bolt (140) passes through it.

[0038] A plurality of ventilation holes (132) are formed in the base plate (130) to communicate with the outside, thereby discharging moisture or humidity formed in the base (111) of the old tree (110) to the outside, so that the decay of the old tree (110) can be prevented.

[0039] The long bolt (140) is a major connecting member that structurally connects the old tree (110) and the concrete block (120).

[0040] Referring to FIG. 2, the long bolt (140) is a stud bolt with a male thread formed on its outer circumference without a head, the upper end is connected to the joint hole (112) of the wood (110) by passing through the upper through hole (131) of the base plate (130), and the lower end is supported by the support frame (170) and embedded in the concrete block (120).

[0041] Referring to FIG. 3, a sleeve (113) formed of a synthetic resin material including rubber, urethane, etc., having elasticity and cushioning functions is interposed between the upper part of the bolt (140) and the joint hole (112) of the wood (110), thereby mitigating vibration and shock caused by external force or wind load, and preventing cracking or damage to the wood (110).

[0042] These long bolts (140) transfer the load of the old tree (110) to the concrete block (120), thereby improving the load distribution of the entire structure and ensuring structural stability.

[0043] At this time, the sleeve (113) absorbs impact energy by causing elastic deformation between the long bolt (140) and the wood (110), thereby preventing cracking and damage to the wood (110).

[0044] The support nut (133) serves to support the base plate (130) and also serves to form a predetermined gap (GP) between the base (111) of the old tree (110) and the concrete block (120).

[0045] Referring to FIG. 2, the support nut (133) is screwed onto the upper part of the long bolt (140) to support the bottom surface of the base plate (130). At this time, a predetermined gap (GP) is formed between the bottom surface of the base plate (130) supporting the base (111) of the tree (110) and the top surface of the concrete block (120), thereby preventing the tree (110) from coming into direct contact with the concrete block (120).

[0046] The reason for blocking contact between the old tree (110) and the concrete block (120) in this way is that if the old tree (110) is in direct contact with or buried in the concrete block (120), it may cause damage to the old tree (110) due to the hydration heat and alkaline components of the concrete, and cracks in the concrete due to freezing and thawing.

[0047] The anchor plate (150) is fastened at an intermediate position of the long bolt (140) to prevent the long bolt (140) from being pulled out inside the concrete block (120).

[0048] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the anchor plate (150) is formed in a horizontally flat plate shape, and a lower through hole (151) is formed in the center and fastened to the center of the long bolt (140).

[0049] The anchor plate (150) is supported at its bottom by an anchor nut (152) that is screwed into the center of the long bolt (140), thereby maintaining a fastened state with the long bolt (140). At this time, the anchor nut (152) is screwed into the long bolt (140) to adjust the height of the anchor plate (150).

[0050] Optionally, the anchor plate (150) can be welded to the center of the long bolt (140) to form a single unit.

[0051] These anchor plates (150) serve to increase the bonding strength with concrete by forming an extended support surface at the center of the long bolt (140).

[0052] And the load transmitted to the tree (110) by the action of external force or wind load is transmitted to the lower part through the long bolt (140), and this load is distributed to the concrete block (120) by the anchor plate (150).

[0053] In particular, when a pulling force is applied to the long bolt (140), the wide supporting surface of the anchor plate (150) acts as a catch inside the concrete block (120), thereby preventing the long bolt (140) from coming off the concrete block (120).

[0054] Meanwhile, a cushioning pad (160) is installed at the bottom of the anchor plate (150) to mitigate shock and vibration caused by external forces.

[0055] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the cushioning pad (160) includes a disc pad (161) installed on the bottom surface of the anchor plate (150) and a pad brim (162) formed on the upper edge of the disc pad (161) and surrounding the perimeter of the anchor plate (150).

[0056] The cushioning pad (160) is made of a synthetic resin material including rubber, urethane, etc., and forms an elastic support structure between the anchor plate (150) and the concrete block (120).

[0057] These cushioning pads (160) serve to absorb impact energy by mitigating the direct transmission of loads or vibrations transmitted through the long bolts (140) to the concrete blocks (120).

[0058] The support frame (170) supports the lower end of the long bolt (140) and serves to anchor the long bolt (140) within the formwork (121).

[0059] Referring to FIGS. 2 to 4, the support frame (170) includes a fixing panel (171) having a plurality of bolt holes (172) arranged so that the lower end of a long bolt (140) is connected, and a leg frame (174) that supports the fixing panel (171) so as to be spaced apart from the inner bottom of the formwork (121) by a predetermined height.

[0060] The anchoring panel (171) is formed in the shape of a horizontally flat plate and has a plurality of bolt holes (172) formed so as to be arranged at predetermined intervals along the front-rear and left-right directions. A guide bushing (173) is connected to the lower inner circumference of the bolt hole (172) to guide the lower end of the long bolt (140) connected to the bolt hole (172) to be anchored in an upright position within the formwork (121). At this time, a position nut (177) is screw-connected to the lower end of the long bolt (140) so as to be seated on the upper surface of the anchoring panel (171), thereby allowing the height position of the long bolt (140) connected to the bolt hole (172) to be adjusted. In this way, at least two long bolts (140) are connected to the multiple bolt holes (172) formed in the fixing panel (171), and as shown in FIG. 1, multiple trees (110) of different shapes and sizes are fixed to the concrete block (120), thereby allowing the landscaping to be arranged to suit the landscaping space.

[0061] The leg frame (174) includes a leg vertical section (175) that is vertically bent downward at both ends of the anchoring panel (171), and a leg horizontal section (176) that is horizontally bent inward at the end of the leg vertical section (175) and rests on the inner floor of the formwork (121). An inlet hole (175a) is formed in the leg vertical section (175) so that concrete poured into the interior of the formwork (121) flows into the lower part of the anchoring panel (171).

[0062] The overall manufacturing process of a landscaping structure (100) using a dead tree (110) according to an embodiment of the present invention configured as described above is explained in detail as follows.

[0063] First, a dead tree (110) having a base (111) is prepared by cutting off the part of a dried plum tree trunk close to the root, and after removing the rotten space (cavity) formed inside the dead tree (110), a fungicide, an insecticide, and a preservative are applied to treat it. If necessary, a waterproof membrane may be formed on the surface of the dead tree (110) to prevent moisture penetration, or a filler such as urethane foam may be inserted into the cavity and then finished with artificial bark.

[0064] Then, a connecting hole (112) is formed vertically in the center of the bottom surface of the base (111) of the tree (110), and the upper part of a long bolt (140) is passed through the upper through hole (131) of a support plate (130) placed on the bottom surface of the base (111) to connect to the connecting hole (112) of the tree (110), and then the bottom surface of the support plate (130) is supported using a support nut (133) that is screw-connected to the upper part of the long bolt (140). At this time, a sleeve (113) can be interposed between the long bolt (140) and the connecting hole (112) to form an impact cushioning structure.

[0065] Next, after fastening the anchor plate (150) to the center of the long bolt (140), the height of the anchor plate (150) is adjusted using the anchor nut (152). At this time, a cushioning pad (160) can be installed on the bottom surface of the anchor plate (150) to mitigate the impact with the concrete.

[0066] Next, a support frame (170) is placed inside the formwork (121), and the lower end of a long bolt (140) is connected to the bolt hole (172) of the anchoring panel (171), and then the height of the long bolt (140) is adjusted using a position nut (177) to anchor it in an upright position.

[0067] Subsequently, when concrete is poured into the formwork (121) to form a concrete block (120), the lower end of the long bolt (140) and the anchor plate (150) are embedded and fixed inside the concrete block (120).

[0068] Finally, after the concrete is cured and hardened, the formwork (121) is removed, and a landscaping structure (100) in which the old tree (110) and the concrete block (120) are integrally combined is completed.

[0069] Meanwhile, FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing the main part of a landscaping structure (100) according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0070] Referring to FIG. 9, a landscaping structure (100) using a tree (110) according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a base socket (180) coupled to accommodate the base plate (130) and the base (111) of the tree (110), and a waterproof cap (190) coupled to the outside of the base socket (180) to block moisture transfer between the tree (110) and the concrete.

[0071] The base socket (180) includes a socket tube (181) formed in a circular tube shape to accommodate the circumference of the base (111) of the old tree (110), and a socket disc (182) that finishes the bottom of the socket tube (181) to accommodate a base plate (130). A socket hole (183) is formed in the center of the socket disc (182) and a long bolt (140) passes through it.

[0072] These base sockets (180) stably support the base (111) of the tree (110). That is, when an external force or wind load is applied to the tree (110), the load transmitted to the tree (110) is transferred to the concrete block (120) through the long bolt (140) and the base socket (180). Therefore, the base socket (180) acts to increase structural stability by dispersing the load of the tree (110) and preventing cracks.

[0073] The waterproof cap (190) is formed with a roughly '┗┛' cross-section to wrap around the outer surface of the base socket (180). The waterproof cap (190) forms a waterproof layer between the wood (110) and the concrete on the outside of the base socket (180). To this end, it is preferable that the waterproof cap (190) be made of a synthetic resin material having waterproof properties.

[0074] When concrete poured into the internal space of the formwork (121) covers the base (111) of the tree (110) as shown in FIG. 9, this waterproof cap (190) blocks the penetration of hydration heat, alkalinity, and moisture transferred from the concrete to the tree (110), thereby suppressing the occurrence of cracks in the tree (110), improving durability, and preventing decay, thereby extending its lifespan.

[0075] The embodiments of the present invention described above are merely illustrative, and those skilled in the art will readily understand that various modifications and equivalent alternative embodiments are possible therefrom.

[0076] Therefore, it can be well understood that the present invention is not limited only to the forms mentioned in the detailed description above.

[0077] Accordingly, the true scope of technical protection of the present invention should be determined by the technical concept of the appended claims, and the present invention should be understood to include all variations, equivalents, and substitutions within the scope of the technical concept defined by the appended claims. Explanation of the symbols

[0078] 100 : Landscaping sculpture 110 : Old tree 120 : Concrete block 130 : Base plate 140 : Long bolt 150 : Anchor plate 160 : Cushioning pad 170 : Support frame 180 : Base socket 190 : Waterproof cap GP : Gap

Claims

Claim 1 A landscaping structure utilizing a dead tree, comprising a dead tree whose trunk has been cut to have a base and treated with preservatives, and a concrete block poured into a formwork to support the dead tree, wherein the structure comprises: a base plate supporting the base of the dead tree; a long bolt whose upper end is connected to the bottom surface of the base by vertically penetrating the base plate and whose lower end is embedded in the concrete block; a support nut screw-coupled to the upper end of the long bolt to support the bottom surface of the base plate so as to form a gap between the base of the dead tree and the concrete block; an anchor plate fastened to the long bolt to be located below the support nut and embedded in the concrete block; an anchor nut screw-coupled to the long bolt to support the bottom surface of the anchor plate; and a support frame supporting the lower end of the long bolt to be fixed within the formwork, wherein the support frame comprises: a fixing panel having a plurality of bolt holes arranged to be connected to the lower end of the long bolt; and a leg frame supporting the fixing panel to be spaced apart from the inner floor of the formwork by a predetermined height. A landscaping sculpture using a tree, characterized by including, a guide bushing connected to the lower part of the bolt hole to guide the lower end of the long bolt to be anchored in an upright state within the formwork, and a position nut screw-coupled to the long bolt so as to be seated on the upper surface of the anchoring panel to adjust the height position of the long bolt coupled to the bolt hole, and further including a cushioning pad installed at the lower part of the anchor plate to cushion impact caused by external force, wherein the cushioning pad includes a disc pad installed on the lower surface of the anchor plate and a pad rim formed on the upper edge of the disc pad to surround the perimeter of the anchor plate, a base socket coupled to accommodate the perimeter of the base of the tree and the support plate, and a waterproof cap coupled to the outer side of the base socket to block moisture transfer between the tree and the concrete block. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 delete Claim 5 delete

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