Watering can

Abstract

The watering can is simple in structure, and the watering amount is easy to adjust. The sprinkling can (2) is provided with a bottomed cylindrical water storage part (30) provided with a bottom wall (31) and a side wall (32), and a water outlet (10) which is communicated with the water storage part (30) and enables water to flow out from the water storage part (30). The water flow path (15) of the water outlet (10) has a plurality of recessed grooves (15g) extending in parallel in the direction of water flow. The handle section (50) is erected at the left and right ends of the side wall (32) so as to be orthogonal to the front-rear direction in which the water outlet (10) extends. Shaft parts (50s) provided at both ends of the handle part (50) are inserted into shaft holes not shown in the figure provided at the left and right ends of the side wall (32), and the handle part (50) is rotatably attached to the side wall (32). The grip part (60) is provided at the rear end of the side wall (32).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a watering can, and more particularly to a watering can with a simple structure and easy adjustment of the watering amount. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, watering cans are used for watering plants in home gardening and the like, and are generally portable containers having a water outlet on the front surface of the container as a water storage portion.

[0003] The water outlet of the watering can is usually equipped with a cap-shaped shower head with many small holes. The shower head weakens the water flow to make it shower-like, which can prevent damage to plants and soil.

[0004] However, when watering from a shower head, the water flow tends to spread and spray water over a wide area, and may even easily spray the leaves, flowers, and other parts of the plants that should be avoided from being sprayed.

[0005] On the other hand, if the shower head is removed to form a tubular water inlet, local water injection is possible, but there is a possibility that water will be violently released locally into the soil near the roots of the plants, causing the soil to be dug up. In addition, there is a possibility that the removed shower head will be lost.

[0006] Here, a watering structure of a watering can capable of adjusting the watering amount is proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1). The watering structure of Patent Document 1 can be used by bundling a plurality of small-diameter pipes and connecting them to an existing watering can. Since the pipes are bundled at appropriate intervals, the water discharge flows will not merge with each other, and the correct water discharge and watering range can be arbitrarily selected.

[0007] Prior art literature

[0008] Patent Literature

[0009] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2007-143442 Summary of the invention

[0010] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0011] However, the sprinkler structure described in Patent Document 1 needs to bundle a plurality of small-diameter tubes with an elastic tube, and then connect the elastic hose of the elastic tube to the water supply pipe of the kettle, so the structure is complicated.

[0012] The object of the present invention is to provide a watering can with a simple structure and easy adjustment of the watering amount.

[0013] Means for solving problems

[0014] The present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is as follows.

[0015] 1. A watering can, comprising:

[0016] A bottomed cylindrical water storage portion having a bottom wall and side walls; and

[0017] a water outlet connected to the water storage portion and allowing water to flow out of the water storage portion,

[0018] The watering can is characterized in that:

[0019] The water flow channel of the water outlet has a plurality of concave grooves extending in parallel in the direction of water flow.

[0020] 2. In the watering can described in 1. above,

[0021] The watering can also includes a handle and / or a grip.

[0022] The handle is mounted on the two opposing side walls.

[0023] The holding portion is disposed on the side wall.

[0024] 3. In the watering pot described in 1. or 2. above, the concave groove is formed so that the width of the front end portion of the water outlet is slightly narrower.

[0025] 4. In the watering pot described in 1. or 2. above, the inner surface of the bottom of the concave groove is formed so that the front end of the water outlet is slightly raised.

[0026] 5. In the watering pot described in 1. or 2. above, the watering pot includes a recessed portion provided around the outer peripheral end of the outer surface of the bottom wall.

[0027] 6. In the watering pot described in 1. or 2. above, a reinforcing rib is provided at the upper end of the water outlet and / or the upper end of the side wall.

[0028] Effects of the Invention

[0029] 1. The watering pot of the present invention comprises: a bottomed cylindrical water storage portion having a bottom wall and side walls; and a water outlet connected to the water storage portion and allowing water to flow out of the water storage portion. The water flow path of the water outlet has a plurality of concave grooves extending in parallel in the direction of water flow. Therefore, the structure is simple and the amount of water sprayed can be easily adjusted.

[0030] 2. When the watering can is provided with a handle and / or a grip, and the handle is mounted on two opposing side walls and the grip is disposed on the side wall, the watering can can be supported by holding the handle and / or the grip, so that the watering can is convenient for carrying and watering.

[0031] 3. When the width of the front end of the concave groove as the water outlet is slightly narrow, the water flow of each concave groove becomes narrower, and the water flows of adjacent concave grooves do not merge but become different narrow water flows, making it easier to adjust the watering amount.

[0032] 4. When the inner surface of the bottom of the concave groove is formed so that the front end of the water outlet is slightly raised, water flowing out of the water outlet violently passes over the front end and is released, thereby preventing dripping from the front end of the water outlet.

[0033] 5. When a concave portion is provided around the outer peripheral end of the outer surface of the bottom wall, the hand can be placed on the concave portion to easily support the bottom and facilitate watering.

[0034] 6. When the upper end of the water outlet and / or the upper end of the side wall is provided with reinforcing ribs, the opening of the watering pot is reinforced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic perspective view of the watering pot according to the first embodiment.

[0036] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 XX section view in.

[0037] Figure 3 This is a schematic front view of the watering pot according to the first embodiment.

[0038] Figure 4 (a) is Figure 3 (a) is an enlarged view of a water channel surrounded by a dot-dashed line, (b) is an enlarged view of another example of a water channel corresponding to (a), (c) is an enlarged view of another example of a water channel corresponding to (a), and (d) is an enlarged view of another example of a water channel corresponding to (a).

[0039] Figure 5 It is a schematic top view of the watering pot of Embodiment 1.

[0040] Figure 6 is Figure 5 An enlarged view of the portion surrounded by a single-dot chain line in FIG.

[0041] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 The YY section view and its enlarged view in .

[0042] Figure 8 This is a schematic perspective view of a watering pot according to a second embodiment.

[0043] Fig. 9 (a) Yes Figure 8 The UU cross-sectional view in (b) is Figure 8 VV section view in.

[0044] Fig.10 yes Figure 8 The ZZ cross-sectional view of the handle portion is omitted.

[0045] Fig.11 This is a schematic perspective view of a watering pot according to a third embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] Hereinafter, reference will be made to the embodiments of the present invention. Figures 1 to 11 The present invention is described in detail.

[0047] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the specific examples shown in the drawings, and various modifications can be made according to the purpose and application.

[0048] [Implementation Method 1]

[0049] like Figure 1 As shown, the watering pot 1 according to the first embodiment includes a water storage portion 20 and a water outlet 10 .

[0050] The water storage portion 20 is a portion for storing water used for watering, and is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape including a bottom wall 21 and side walls 22 .

[0051] The water storage part can be formed into a bottomed cylinder with a bottom wall and side walls without any special limitation, and the side walls can be square cylinder or elliptical cylinder in addition to a cylindrical shape. In addition, the boundary between the bottom wall and the side walls does not need to be clear, for example, the bottom wall and the side walls can also be smoothly continuous.

[0052] The water outlet 10 is a part that is connected to the water storage part 20 and allows water from the water storage part 20 to flow out. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the water outlet 10 is composed of a base end 11 connected to the water storage part 20 and a water channel 15 connected to the base end 11. The boundary between the base end 11 and the water channel 15 does not need to be clear, and the water channel 15 is wavy and has a plurality of concave grooves 15g extending in parallel in the direction of water flow.

[0053] like Figure 3 As shown, the above-mentioned "concave groove 15g" is a groove having a concave cross section.

[0054] like Figure 4 As shown in (a), the water channel 15 is composed of a pair of plate-like side portions 15s erected at both ends of the plate-like bottom 15b and five long plate-like protruding pieces 15a in the direction of water flow, forming six concave grooves 15g for water flow. The upper end of the protruding piece 15a is semicircular in cross section. In addition, the lower end of the concave groove 15g is semicircular in cross section, and the concave groove 15g is U-shaped in cross section as a whole.

[0055] It should be noted that it is also possible to Figure 4As shown in (b), the water channel 16 is composed of a pair of plate-like side portions 16s erected at both ends of the bottom 16b and two protruding pieces 16a, forming three concave grooves 16g for water to flow.

[0056] That is, the number of the concave grooves is not particularly limited, and is usually 3 to 5, but may be 2 to 8, or may be 9 or more.

[0057] In addition, the shape of the water channel is not particularly limited as long as it is formed to have a plurality of concave grooves extending in parallel in the direction of water flow. That is, the length of the water channel protruding from the water storage portion is not particularly limited, and the length can be appropriately set according to the purpose. In addition, the lateral width of the water channel is also not limited, and the length of the lateral width can be set according to the purpose.

[0058] Furthermore, the shape of the concave groove constituting the water flow path is not particularly limited, and for example, it may be Figure 4 (c) The water channel 17 is composed of a pair of plate-like side portions 17s erected at both ends of the bottom 17b and five protruding pieces 17a with rectangular cross sections, forming six square wave-shaped concave grooves 17g. Figure 4 As shown in (d), the water channel 18 is composed of a pair of plate-like side portions 18s erected at both ends of the bottom 18b and five protruding pieces 18a with a triangular cross section, forming six triangular wave-shaped concave grooves 18g.

[0059] like Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 As shown, the concave groove 15g is preferably formed so that the width of the front end of the water outlet 10 is slightly narrower. That is, the width W1 of the concave groove 15g at the front end is formed to be narrower than the width W2 of the concave groove 15g of substantially the same width until reaching the front end. As a result, at the front end, the water flow passing through each concave groove becomes narrower, and the water flows of adjacent concave grooves do not merge with each other and become different narrow water flows, making it easier to adjust the amount of water sprayed.

[0060] like Figure 7 As shown, the inner surface 15bs of the bottom 15b of the concave groove 15g is preferably formed so that the front end of the water outlet 10 is slightly raised.

[0061] That is, the front end of the inner surface 15bs of the bottom 15b is slightly raised to form a raised portion 15p. Thus, water flowing out of the water outlet 10 is released violently over the raised portion 15p, thereby preventing water from dripping from the front end of the water outlet 10.

[0062] Compared with the conventional watering pot with shower head, the watering pot 1 has less resistance to water flowing out from the concave groove 15g. That is, in the case of a watering pot with a shower head having a plurality of holes, the through-set surface with holes has a large resistance to water, and the overall water volume is easily reduced.

[0063] On the other hand, since the watering can 1 has no resistance surface relative to the water flow direction, the overall water volume can be increased in a short time. Moreover, since a plurality of concave grooves 15g are provided, the amount of water flowing out of each concave groove 15g can be dispersed into a small amount. Therefore, the plant can be watered gently and efficiently in a short time.

[0064] Furthermore, since the watering can 1 does not disperse the water flow over a large area like a shower head, for example, when watering a plant in a flower pot, the watering can be limited to a narrow watering range, and water can be easily prevented from overflowing from the flower pot. Therefore, the watering can 1 can be appropriately used indoors or in facilities.

[0065] Furthermore, since the water storage part 20 and the upper part of the water outlet 10 of the watering pot 1 are open, watering can be performed while observing and confirming the water flow, and thus the amount of watering can be easily adjusted.

[0066] However, the water storage unit 20 or the water outlet 10 may further include a cover that covers the upper portion of the opening.

[0067] The material of the watering can 1 is not particularly limited, and can be made of resin, metal, wood, etc. Among them, resin is preferred. If it is made of resin, it can be formed in one piece. As resin, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyvinyl chloride, etc. can be cited. It should be noted that the material of the water outlet and the water storage part can also be different.

[0068] [Implementation Method 2]

[0069] like Figure 8 As shown, the watering pot 2 of the second embodiment includes a water storage portion 30, a water outlet 10 connected to the water storage portion 30, a handle portion 50, and a grip portion 60. Regarding the water outlet 10, except for the ribs 10r and 30r described later, the water outlet 10 of the first embodiment is directly connected to the water storage portion 30. The structure and function effects of the water outlet 10 are as described in the first embodiment.

[0070] The water storage section 30 is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape including a bottom wall 31 and side walls 32 .

[0071] The handle 50 is mounted on the left and right ends of the side wall 32 perpendicular to the front-rear direction of the water outlet 10. The shafts 50s provided at both ends of the handle 50 are inserted into shaft holes (not shown) provided at the left and right ends of the side wall 32, and the handle 50 is rotatably mounted on the side wall 32.

[0072] A tap water hose can be inserted and fixed into the hole 50h penetrating the handle portion 50 to conveniently pour water into the water storage portion 30.

[0073] It should be noted that the handle portion 50 may also be fixed to the left and right ends of the side wall 32 so as to be non-rotatable.

[0074] The gripping portion 60 is provided at the rear end of the side wall 32. The gripping portion 60 has no particular limitation on shape as long as it can be gripped. In addition, the gripping portion 60 is not particularly limited as long as it is provided at the side wall 32, and may be provided at the left and right ends other than the rear end.

[0075] It should be noted that the grip portion 60 may be formed integrally with the side wall 32 , or may be formed separately and attached to the side wall 32 .

[0076] The upper end of the water outlet 10 (the upper end of the side portion 15s) and the upper end of the side wall 32 are provided with reinforcing ribs 10r and 30r, respectively. Thus, the strength of the water outlet 10 and the side wall 32 can be increased. Fig. 9 As shown in FIG. 1 , the cross-section of the ribs 10r and 30r is formed in a shape that protrudes outward from the upper end and then bends downward. However, the ribs are not limited to this shape, and may be, for example, in the form of a long columnar body having an upper end periphery.

[0077] like Fig.10 As shown, the watering pot 2 has a concave portion 31g disposed around the outer peripheral end of the outer surface of the bottom wall 31. The concave portion 31g may be disposed separately on the outer surface of the bottom wall 31, but is preferably disposed in a concave position on the outer surface of the bottom wall 31 by integral molding. The bottom wall 31 can be supported by placing a hand on the concave portion 31g.

[0078] The materials of the handle portion 50 , the grip portion 60 , and the ribs 10 r and 30 r related to the watering pot 2 are also the same as those of the watering pot 1 , as described above.

[0079] Here, it is preferable that the water outlet 10 , the water storage portion 30 , the grip portion 60 , and the ribs 10 r and 30 r are integrally formed of a resin material by injection molding.

[0080] It should be noted that the watering pot 2 of the second embodiment includes the handle portion 50 and the grip portion 60 , but may also include only the handle portion 50 or only the grip portion 60 .

[0081] The material, other structures and effects of the watering pot 2 are the same as those of the first embodiment, as described above.

[0082] [Implementation method 3]

[0083] like Fig.11As shown, the watering pot 3 of the third embodiment includes a water storage part 40, a water outlet 10 communicating with the water storage part 40, and a grip 70. As for the water outlet 10, the water outlet 10 of the first embodiment communicates directly with the water storage part 40.

[0084] The structure and operation effects of the water outlet 10 are as described in the first embodiment.

[0085] The water storage part 40 is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape including a bottom wall 41 and a side wall 42. Furthermore, a cover part 43 is provided at the upper part, and a cylindrical water inlet 44 is provided in the cover part 43.

[0086] The material, other structures and effects of the watering pot 3 are the same as those of the first and second embodiments, as described above.

[0087] Description of Reference Numerals

[0088] 1, 2, 3 spray pot

[0089] 10 Water outlet

[0090] 15 Waterway

[0091] 15g concave groove

[0092] 20, 30, 40 water storage

[0093] 21, 31, 41 bottom wall

[0094] 22, 32, 42 sidewalls

[0095] 31g recessed part

[0096] 10r, 30r ribs

[0097] 50 handle

[0098] 60, 70 grip

Claims

1. A watering can, comprising: A bottomed cylindrical water storage portion having a bottom wall and side walls; and a water outlet connected to the water storage portion and allowing water to flow out of the water storage portion, The watering can is characterized in that: The water flow channel of the water outlet has a plurality of concave grooves extending in parallel in the direction of water flow.

2. The watering can according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spray pot also has a handle and / or a grip. The handle is mounted on the two opposing side walls. The holding portion is disposed on the side wall.

3. The watering pot according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The concave groove is formed so that the width of the front end portion of the water outlet is slightly narrower.

4. The watering pot according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The bottom inner surface of the concave groove is formed so that the front end of the water outlet is slightly raised.

5. The watering pot according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The watering pot includes a recessed portion that is circumferentially provided near an outer peripheral end portion of the outer surface of the bottom wall.

6. The watering pot according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A reinforcing rib is provided at an upper end of the water outlet and / or an upper end of the side wall.

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