Dual-purpose flower box

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of flower boxes, and provides a dual-purpose flower box which comprises a base, an umbrella placing frame and a transparent partition plate, a planting groove and a water collecting groove are formed in the top face of the base at intervals, the planting groove communicates with the water collecting groove, the transparent partition plate is detachably arranged on the base, and a planting area and an umbrella placing area are separated by the transparent partition plate; the transparent partition plate is used for preventing objects in the umbrella containing area from entering the planting groove. The water collecting tank and the umbrella placing frame are arranged on the flower box, a user can place umbrellas on the umbrella placing frame to be stored in rainy days, raindrops of the umbrellas can naturally fall into the water collecting tank to be collected and flow into the planting groove to be used by plants, the situation that the raindrops on the umbrellas wet the ground is avoided, water resources are effectively utilized, and the water resource utilization rate is increased. Through shape and structure improvement, the umbrella storage function is added on the basis that original functions are not changed, the current situation that a traditional flower box is single in function is changed, functional attributes of the flower box are redefined, and the value of the flower box in public areas is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of flower box technology, and more particularly to a dual-purpose flower box. Background Technology

[0002] Flower boxes are containers used for planting flowers and plants. They are versatile landscape features, typically made of materials such as wood, plastic, metal, or ceramic. Their primary purpose is to beautify the environment, increase green space, and facilitate the movement and maintenance of plants. They are widely used in horticulture and landscape design, municipal and public facilities, commercial and real estate sectors.

[0003] When users return indoors after using an umbrella on a rainy day, they usually have no choice but to leave the umbrella at the door. However, raindrops from the umbrella will wet the ground, increasing the safety hazard for users. Traditional indoor flower boxes have relatively limited functions; most can only be used to grow plants. Newer flower boxes are mainly improvements on the appearance of the flower box, still only fulfilling the primary function of planting plants, and thus have low value in public areas. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this application is to provide a dual-purpose flower box, which aims to solve the problem that existing flower boxes do not have the function of storing umbrellas.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this application to solve the technical problem is as follows: a dual-purpose flower box, including: a base, the top surface of the base is provided with a planting trough and a water collection trough at intervals, the planting trough and the water collection trough are connected, the space above the planting trough is a planting area, the space above the water collection trough is a umbrella placement area, and the planting trough is used for planting plants;

[0006] An umbrella holder is provided within the umbrella storage area and is used to hold umbrellas.

[0007] A transparent partition is detachably mounted on the base, and the planting area and the umbrella placement area are separated by the transparent partition. The transparent partition is used to prevent items in the umbrella placement area from entering the planting trough.

[0008] Furthermore, the water collection trough is arc-shaped and is arranged around the planting trough.

[0009] Furthermore, the dual-purpose flower box also includes a back panel, which is detachably mounted on the base. The back panel and the transparent partition form a ring structure and surround the planting area.

[0010] Furthermore, the umbrella holder includes a hanging rod, which is arranged along the arc of the water collection groove, and both ends of the hanging rod are disposed on the back plate. The hanging rod is used to hang umbrellas.

[0011] A support rod, one end of which is connected to the transparent partition and the other end of which is connected to the hanging rod, is used to limit the position of the hanging rod.

[0012] Furthermore, the dual-purpose flower box also includes: a plurality of water channels, all of which are disposed on the transparent partition and / or the back plate facing the base.

[0013] Furthermore, the dual-purpose flower box also includes a transparent cover, which is detachably connected to the top of the back plate and the top of the transparent partition, respectively, and the transparent cover is used to prevent external items from entering the planting trough.

[0014] Furthermore, the base includes: a base plate, the top surface of which is provided with a groove;

[0015] A grid plate is disposed within the groove, and the groove is divided by the grid plate to form the planting trough and the water collection trough, the grid plate being used for the passage of liquid.

[0016] Furthermore, the base plate is rectangular in shape, and the grid plate is arc-shaped or annular in shape.

[0017] Furthermore, the dual-purpose flower box also includes a planting layer, which is disposed in the planting trough and is used to cultivate plants;

[0018] A moisturizing layer is disposed within the water collection tank and is used to store moisture.

[0019] Furthermore, the depth of the planting trough is less than the depth of the water collection trough;

[0020] The dual-purpose flower box also includes a drainage hole, which is located at the bottom of the planting trough and is used to drain the water accumulated in the planting trough.

[0021] A water collection tray, which is used to collect the water discharged from the drain hole;

[0022] The absorbent cotton has its two ends located in the planting trough and the water collection trough, respectively.

[0023] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model, by setting a water collection trough and an umbrella holder on the flower box, allows users to store umbrellas on rainy days. Raindrops from the umbrellas will naturally fall into the water collection trough for collection and flow into the planting trough for plant use. This avoids raindrops from the umbrellas wetting the ground and effectively utilizes water resources. Through improvements in shape and structure, the function of storing umbrellas has been added without changing the original function, changing the traditional single-function status of flower boxes, redefining the functional attributes of flower boxes, and increasing the value of flower boxes in public areas. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the dual-purpose flower box from one perspective, provided in this embodiment;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the dual-purpose flower box from another perspective provided in this embodiment.

[0027] In the diagram: 100, base; 110, bottom plate; 111, planting trough; 112, water collection trough; 113, drainage hole; 114, water collection tray; 120, grid plate; 200, umbrella holder; 210, hanging rod; 211, anti-slip protrusion; 220, support rod; 300, transparent partition; 400, back plate; 500, transparent cover. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0029] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0030] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described above can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0032] This utility model provides, for example Figures 1 to 2 The illustration shows a dual-purpose flower box designed to address the shortcomings of existing flower boxes that do not have the function of storing umbrellas.

[0033] This dual-purpose flower box mainly includes: a base 100, an umbrella holder 200, and a transparent partition 300.

[0034] The top surface of the base 100 is provided with planting troughs 111 and water collection troughs 112 at intervals. The space above the water collection trough 112 is an umbrella storage area, and an umbrella rack 200 is set in the umbrella storage area for placing umbrellas. Specifically, traditional indoor flower boxes have relatively simple functions and do not have the function of storing umbrellas. With the umbrella rack 200, umbrellas can be placed in the umbrella storage area for storage, and raindrops dripping from the umbrellas can drip into the water collection trough 112 for collection, preventing the ground from getting wet. The space above the planting troughs 111 is a planting area, and the planting troughs 111 are used for planting plants, which can fulfill the function of traditional flower boxes and make it convenient for users to grow plants.

[0035] Specifically, the water collection trough 112 can collect raindrops falling from the umbrella. Since the planting trough 111 and the water collection trough 112 are connected, the rainwater in the water collection trough 112 can flow into the planting trough 111, and the plants can use the rainwater.

[0036] A transparent partition 300 is detachably mounted on the base 100, separating the planting area from the umbrella storage area. The partition 300 prevents items in the umbrella storage area from entering the planting trough 111. Specifically, when planting plants in the planting trough 111, the transparent partition 300 can be removed from the base 100 for easy planting. In actual use, due to the function of the transparent partition 300, umbrellas are less likely to fall into the planting area, effectively preventing trash from falling into the planting area and affecting plant growth. Simultaneously, because the transparent partition 300 is translucent, it meets the plant's growth needs and allows users to easily observe the plants. Preferably, the transparent partition 300 is made of acrylic material and has a height of 110cm.

[0037] When users return indoors after using an umbrella on a rainy day, they usually have no choice but to leave the umbrella at the door. However, raindrops from the umbrella will wet the ground, increasing the safety hazard for users. Traditional indoor flower boxes have relatively limited functions. Most flower boxes can only be used for planting plants. People usually improve the appearance of the flower boxes only to meet the main function of planting plants, without the function of storing umbrellas. Raindrops dripping from umbrellas cannot be effectively drained into the flower box.

[0038] This utility model adds a water collection trough 112 and an umbrella holder 200 to the flower box. On rainy days, users can place umbrellas on the umbrella holder 200 for storage. The raindrops from the umbrellas will fall into the water collection trough 112 for collection and flow into the planting trough 111 for the plants to use. This adds the function of storing umbrellas to the flower box, avoids the situation where raindrops from the umbrellas easily wet the ground, and also effectively utilizes water resources.

[0039] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the water collection trough 112 is arc-shaped and is arranged around the planting trough 111.

[0040] Specifically, by setting the water collection trough 112 to an arc shape, the area for placing umbrellas can be increased, and the umbrella rack 200 surrounds the planting area, which can store more umbrellas, thus enhancing the storage performance of this application.

[0041] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the dual-purpose flower box also includes a back panel 400, which is detachably mounted on the base 100. The back panel 400 and the transparent partition 300 form a ring structure and surround the planting area.

[0042] Specifically, the back panel 400 is preferably made of an opaque material, serving as a backdrop for the plants. The back panel 400 is preferably white to enhance the brightness of the plants and facilitate viewing. When the back panel 400 and the transparent partition 300 form a ring structure, they surround the planting area, better protecting the plants and reducing the probability of objects falling into the planting area and affecting plant growth. In actual use, the back panel 400 can be removed from the base 100 for convenient planting.

[0043] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the umbrella holder 200 includes a hanging rod 210 and a support rod 220.

[0044] The hanging rod 210 is arranged along the arc of the water collection tank 112, and both ends of the hanging rod 210 are set on the back plate 400. The hanging rod 210 is used to hang umbrellas. One end of the support rod 220 is connected to the transparent partition 300 and the other end is connected to the hanging rod 210. The support rod 220 is used to limit the hanging rod 210. Preferably, it also includes a number of anti-slip protrusions 211, which are spaced apart above the hanging rod 210 to prevent the umbrella from sliding on the hanging rod 210.

[0045] In some embodiments, the dual-purpose flower box further includes: a plurality of water channels (not shown in the figure), all of which are disposed on the transparent partition 300 and / or the back plate 400 facing the base 100.

[0046] Specifically, several water channels are vertically arranged. When a flat, transparent material comes into contact with water containing contaminants, water stains are easily left on the surface. By setting water channels on the transparent partition 300 and / or the back panel 400, rainwater can be guided towards the base 100 (planting trough 111 and water collection trough 112), preventing rainwater from wetting the ground. At the same time, it also makes the water stains left after the rainwater dries more neat and maintains a better appearance even if it is not cleaned for a long time.

[0047] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the dual-purpose flower box also includes a transparent cover 500, which is detachably connected to the top of the back plate 400 and the top of the transparent partition 300. The transparent cover 500 is used to prevent external items from entering the planting trough 111.

[0048] In actual use, the transparent cover 500 can be removed from the back plate 400 and the transparent partition 300 for easy planting.

[0049] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the base 100 includes: a base plate 110, the top surface of which is provided with a groove;

[0050] A grid plate 120 is disposed in a groove, and the groove is divided by the grid plate 120 to form a planting trough 111 and a water collection trough 112. The grid plate 120 is used to allow liquid to pass through.

[0051] Specifically, the grid plate 120 is formed by multiple cuboid partitions spaced apart.

[0052] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the base plate 110 is rectangular in shape, and the grid plate 120 is arc-shaped or annular. Preferably, the base plate 110 is 140cm long and 86cm wide, with two rounded corners on one diagonal for better aesthetics.

[0053] In some embodiments, the dual-purpose flower box further includes a planting layer disposed in the planting trough 111, the planting layer being used to cultivate plants;

[0054] A moisturizing layer is installed inside the water collection tank 112 and is used to store moisture.

[0055] Preferably, the planting layer is soil, and the moisture-retaining layer is absorbent beads.

[0056] In some embodiments, the depth of the planting trough 111 is less than the depth of the water collection trough 112, which can prevent a large amount of rainwater from being poured into the planting trough 111 when there is too much rainwater in the water collection trough 112, thus affecting plant growth.

[0057] The dual-purpose flower box also includes: a drainage hole 113, which is set at the bottom of the planting trough 111. The drainage hole 113 is used to drain the water in the planting trough 111. In actual use, when there is too much water in the planting trough 111, the planting layer cannot hold the excessive water. At this time, the water can be drained through the drainage hole 113.

[0058] The water collection tray 114 is used to collect the water discharged from the drain hole 113. Preferably, the water collection tray 114 is detachably mounted on the base 100. When there is too much water in the water collection tray 114, the water collection tray 114 can be removed and the water in the water collection tray 114 can be poured out.

[0059] The absorbent cotton has two ends located in the planting trough 111 and the water collection trough 112, respectively. In actual use, the absorbent cotton can absorb rainwater in the water collection trough 112, and the soil in the planting trough 111 can absorb rainwater in the absorbent cotton, so as to make full use of the rainwater in the water collection trough 112.

[0060] In summary, a dual-purpose flower box is provided, including a base, an umbrella holder, and a transparent partition. The top surface of the base is provided with a planting trough and a water collection trough, which are connected. The transparent partition is detachably mounted on the base, separating the planting area from the umbrella area. The partition prevents items in the umbrella area from entering the planting trough. This invention, by incorporating a water collection trough and an umbrella holder, allows users to store umbrellas on rainy days. Raindrops from the umbrellas naturally fall into the water collection trough and flow into the planting trough for plant use, preventing raindrops from wetting the ground and effectively utilizing water resources. Through improvements in design and structure, the function of storing umbrellas is added without altering the original function, changing the traditional single-function flower box, redefining its functional attributes, and increasing its value in public areas.

[0061] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A dual-purpose flower box, characterized in that, include: The base has a planting trough and a water collection trough spaced apart on its top surface. The planting trough and the water collection trough are connected. The space above the planting trough is a planting area, and the space above the water collection trough is a umbrella-holding area. The planting trough is used to plant plants. An umbrella holder is provided within the umbrella storage area and is used to hold umbrellas. A transparent partition is detachably mounted on the base, and the planting area and the umbrella placement area are separated by the transparent partition. The transparent partition is used to prevent items in the umbrella placement area from entering the planting trough.

2. The dual-purpose flower box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water collection trough is arc-shaped and is arranged around the planting trough.

3. The dual-purpose flower box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The dual-purpose flower box also includes a back panel, which is detachably mounted on the base. The back panel and the transparent partition form a ring structure and surround the planting area.

4. The dual-purpose flower box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The umbrella holder includes a hanging rod, which is arranged along the arc of the water collection trough, and both ends of the hanging rod are disposed on the back plate. The hanging rod is used to hang umbrellas. A support rod, one end of which is connected to the transparent partition and the other end of which is connected to the hanging rod, is used to limit the position of the hanging rod.

5. The dual-purpose flower box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The dual-purpose flower box also includes: a plurality of water channels, all of which are disposed on the transparent partition and / or the back plate facing the base.

6. The dual-purpose flower box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The dual-purpose flower box also includes a transparent cover, which is detachably connected to the top of the back panel and the top of the transparent partition, respectively. The transparent cover is used to prevent external objects from entering the planting trough.

7. The dual-purpose flower box according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The base includes: a base plate, the top surface of which is provided with a groove; A grid plate is disposed within the groove, and the groove is divided by the grid plate to form the planting trough and the water collection trough, the grid plate being used for the passage of liquid.

8. The dual-purpose flower box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The base plate is rectangular in shape, and the grid plate is arc-shaped or annular in shape.

9. The dual-purpose flower box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The dual-purpose flower box further includes a planting layer, which is disposed in the planting trough and is used to cultivate plants; A moisturizing layer is disposed within the water collection tank and is used to store moisture.

10. The dual-purpose flower box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The depth of the planting trough is less than the depth of the water collection trough; The dual-purpose flower box also includes a drainage hole, which is located at the bottom of the planting trough and is used to drain the water accumulated in the planting trough. A water collection tray, which is used to collect the water discharged from the drain hole; The absorbent cotton has its two ends located in the planting trough and the water collection trough, respectively.

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