Band for plant induction and method for installing band

Abstract

To provide a band for plant induction and a method for installing the band, which enable efficient installation and removal.SOLUTION: A method for installing a band, wherein a ring structure 2 includes in advance a first ring structure 2a, which is formed in an arc shape with one end fixed to a head structure 4 and the other end as an open end, and which is provided near the other end with a first engaging part 5a, and a second ring structure 2b, which is formed in an arc shape with one end fixed to the head structure 4 and the other end as an open end, and which is provided near the other end with a second engaging part 5b corresponding to the first engaging part 5a, the method including a plant gripping step of causing the first engaging part 5a and the second engaging part 5b to engage, such that the ring structure 2 is formed annularly, and the plant is held by the ring structure 2, and a support gripping step of inserting an open end of a belt structure 3 into an open hole 9 of the head structure 4, such that the belt structure 3 is formed annularly, and the support is held by the belt structure 3. The plant gripping step and the support gripping step are executable independently.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a band for attracting plants and a method for installing the band, and more particularly to a band and a method for installing the band that can be installed and removed efficiently. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART When fixing the stems of plants to a support, various bands for guiding plants have been proposed that connect the stems of plants to the support (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] The band described in Patent Document 1 has a configuration in which the belt structure is wound around a support and fixed, and then the remaining portion of the belt structure is formed into a circular ring shape to hold a plant.

[0004] Because one belt structure was wrapped around both the plant and the support, the band could not be released from the support while still holding the plant. If it became necessary to replace the support with one of a different length or thickness during the plant's growth process, the band had to be removed from both the plant and the support, then the support had to be replaced and the band had to be installed on both the plant and the new support. This created a problem where the band could not be installed or removed efficiently. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2021-182909 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a band and a band installation method that can be installed and removed efficiently. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A band for achieving the above-mentioned object is a band for guiding plants, comprising: a circular ring structure for holding plants; a belt structure for holding a support; and a head structure arranged between the ring structure and the belt structure and having a through hole through which the belt structure passes. The ring structure comprises: a first ring structure having one end fixed to the head structure, formed in an arc shape with the other end open, and having a first engagement portion formed near the other end; and a second ring structure having one end fixed to the head structure, formed in an arc shape with the other end open, and having a second engagement portion formed near the other end corresponding to the first engagement portion, and the ring structure has a configuration in which it becomes circular by engaging the first engagement portion with the second engagement portion.

[0008] A band installation method for achieving the above object is a method for installing a band for guiding plants, the band comprising: an annular ring structure for holding plants; a belt structure for holding a support; and a head structure disposed between the ring structure and the belt structure and having a through-hole through which the belt structure passes, the ring structure comprising: a first ring structure having one end fixed to the head structure and formed in an arc shape with the other end open, and having a first engagement portion formed near the other end; and a second ring structure having one end fixed to the head structure and formed in an arc shape with the other end open, and having a first engagement portion formed near the other end. and a second ring structure having a second engaging portion formed near the other end thereof corresponding to the first engaging portion, and the plant gripping step includes: a plant gripping step in which the ring structure is made into a circular ring shape by engaging the first engaging portion with the second engaging portion, and a support gripping step in which the belt structure is made into a circular ring shape by inserting the open end of the belt structure into the through hole of the head structure, and a support gripping step in which the plant gripping step and the support gripping step can be performed independently. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, the ring structure for holding the plant and the belt structure for holding the support are formed independently, so that the bands can be attached to and removed from the plant and the support independently, which is advantageous for efficient attachment and removal of the bands. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an outline of a band for attracting plants. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the head structure. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the band is installed in a plan view. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is an explanatory front view showing the state in which the band is installed. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a slit. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is an explanatory front view showing a state in which the band is attached to the string-like body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The bands for attracting plants and the method of installing them will be explained below based on the embodiment shown in the figure. In the figure, the longitudinal direction of the band is indicated by arrow y, the axial direction of the annular ring structure is indicated by arrow z, and the transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction y and the axial direction z is indicated by arrow x.

[0012] As shown in FIG. 1, a band 1 for attracting plants comprises an annular ring structure 2, a belt structure 3 extending in the longitudinal direction y, and a head structure 4 disposed between the ring structure 2 and the belt structure 3. The band 1 is made of a synthetic resin such as PP (polypropylene) or nylon 66. The band 1 is integrally formed, for example, by injection molding. The band 1 may also be manufactured by combining multiple parts. For example, the ring structure 2, the belt structure 3, and the head structure 4 may be separately injection molded and then joined together by assembly.

[0013] The ring structure 2 is composed of two members extending from the head structure 4, a first ring structure 2a and a second ring structure 2b.

[0014] The first ring structure 2a is formed in an arc shape with one end fixed to the head structure 4 and the other end open. A first engagement portion 5a is formed near this open end. In this embodiment, the first engagement portion 5a is configured by a number of concave and convex portions formed on the inner side in the radial direction of the ring structure 2. The first ring structure 2a also has a first lever 6a formed on the outer side in the radial direction. The first engagement portion 5a is not limited to being formed only near the open end. The first engagement portion 5a may be formed from near the open end toward the head structure 4. In this embodiment, the first engagement portion 5a is formed along the circumferential direction of the ring structure 2 from near the open end of the first ring structure 2a to near the first lever 6a.

[0015] Similarly, the second ring structure 2b is formed in an arc shape with one end fixed to the head structure 4 and the other end open. A second engagement portion 5b is formed near this open end. In this embodiment, the second engagement portion 5b is configured by unevenness formed on the outer side in the radial direction. The shape of the second engagement portion 5b corresponds to the shape of the first engagement portion 5a. When the first engagement portion 5a and the second engagement portion 5b (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the engagement portion 5) engage with each other, the open ends of the first ring structure 2a and the second ring structure 2b engage with each other, and the ring structure 2 becomes annular.

[0016] The second ring structure 2b also has a second lever 6b formed on the outer side in the radial direction. The first lever 6a and the second lever 6b may be collectively referred to as lever 6.

[0017] The ring structure 2 is configured to grip the stems or branches of a plant with its axial direction z parallel to the extension direction of the stems or branches of the plant. Grip refers to a state in which the plant is placed inside the ring formed by the ring structure 2. The state in which the ring structure 2 grips the plant includes both a state in which the ring structure 2 is in contact with the outer surface of the plant and a state in which the ring structure 2 is not in contact with the outer surface of the plant but has a gap.

[0018] The first ring structure 2a may have a guide portion 7 arranged near the open end. At least a portion of the guide portion 7 is formed in a position that is inside the first engagement portion 5a in the radial direction of the annular ring structure 2. In this embodiment, the guide portion 7 has a top plate 7a extending from the first ring structure 2a in the longitudinal direction y, and a side plate 7b fixed to the top plate 7a and arranged in a position facing the first engagement portion 5a. The side plate 7b is fixed to the first ring structure 2a via the top plate 7a. At least the side plate 7b of the guide portion 7 is formed in a position that is inside the first engagement portion 5a in the radial direction.

[0019] When the open end of the second ring structure 2b is inserted between the first engagement portion 5a and the guide portion 7 (side plate 7b), the first engagement portion 5a and the second engagement portion 5b engage with each other. When the second engagement portion 5b is advanced in the circumferential direction of the ring structure 2, the diameter of the annular ring structure 2 decreases while the engagement between the first engagement portion 5a and the second engagement portion 5b is maintained. Due to the elasticity of the material that constitutes the ring structure 2, the second engagement portion 5b is pressed against the first engagement portion 5a.

[0020] The guide portion 7 prevents the second engagement portion 5b from moving in a direction away from the first engagement portion 5a. The guide portion 7 makes it easier to maintain the engagement between the first engagement portion 5a and the second engagement portion 5b. This is advantageous in avoiding a problem in which the second engagement portion 5b moves inward in the radial direction of the ring structure 2 and is released from engagement with the first engagement portion 5a.

[0021] The guide portion 7 may have a first opening 7c formed on one side in the axial direction z perpendicular to the radial direction. In the embodiment illustrated in Fig. 1, a top plate 7a is disposed above the side plate 7b in the axial direction z, and the first opening 7c is formed below the side plate 7b. In this embodiment, the guide portion 7 is composed of a substantially L-shaped member including a top plate 7a extending from the first ring structure 2a, for example, in the longitudinal direction y, and a side plate 7b extending downward in the axial direction z from an open end of the top plate 7a.

[0022] The first engagement portion 5a and the second engagement portion 5b are both configured with projections and recesses formed along the circumferential direction of the ring structure 2. These projections and recesses have a uniform shape in the axial direction z. In other words, the projections and recesses that configure the engagement portion 5 do not change shape in the axial direction z. Therefore, when the second ring structure 2b is moved downward and passes through the first opening 7c, the engagement between the first engagement portion 5a and the second engagement portion 5b is released.

[0023] The configuration for joining the open ends of the first ring structure 2a and the second ring structure 2b to form the annular ring structure 2 is not limited to the configuration using the guide portion 7 described above. In other words, the guide portion 7 is not an essential component of the band 1. The configuration may be such that the elastic force of the material constituting the band 1 presses the second ring structure 2b against the first ring structure 2a, maintaining the annular shape of the ring structure 2. In this case, the ring of the ring structure 2 opens against the elastic force, and then closes after the plant has passed through.

[0024] The belt structure 3 may have the same configuration as that of a known binding band belt. In the belt structure 3 illustrated in Fig. 1, the direction parallel to the axial direction z may be referred to as the width direction of the belt structure 3, and the direction parallel to the short side direction x may be referred to as the thickness direction of the belt structure 3.

[0025] The belt structure 3 has locking grooves 8 extending in the width direction and having one open end. A plurality of locking grooves 8 are formed along the longitudinal direction. In the embodiment illustrated in Fig. 1, the lower side of the locking groove 8 in the axial direction z is the open end.

[0026] The head structure 4 can have the same configuration as that of a head structure of a known cable tie. As shown in Fig. 2, the head structure 4 has a through hole 9 through which the belt structure 3 passes. In this embodiment, the through hole 9 is formed so as to pass through the head structure 4 in the short direction x. For the sake of explanation, in Fig. 2, the forward movement direction of the belt structure 3 is indicated by an arrow, and the cross section of the belt structure 3 is shaded.

[0027] The head structure 4 has a locking piece 10 disposed inside the through hole 9. The locking piece 10 has a shape corresponding to the locking groove 8. When the belt structure 3 moves forward (to the right in Fig. 2), the locking piece 10 is pushed in a direction away from the belt structure 3, so that the belt structure 3 can move in the forward direction relative to the head structure 4. In the embodiment illustrated in Fig. 2, the locking piece 10 elastically deforms in a direction away from the belt structure 3 (to the left in Fig. 2) along the longitudinal direction y. When the belt structure 3 attempts to move in the opposite direction to the forward direction (to the left in Fig. 2), the locking groove 8 and the locking piece 10 engage, preventing the belt structure 3 from moving. The belt structure 3 can only move forward relative to the head structure 4. Therefore, the ring formed by the belt structure 3 can shrink, but cannot expand.

[0028] The head structure 4 may have a second opening 11 formed on one side in the width direction (axial direction z) of the belt structure 3 arranged inside the through hole 9. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2 , the second opening 11 is formed on the upper surface side of the head structure 4. The second opening 11 communicates with the through hole 9. When the belt structure 3 is moved upward in the axial direction z and passes through the second opening 11, the engagement between the locking groove 8 and the locking piece 10 is released. Since one side (the lower side in FIG. 2 ) of the locking groove 8 is an open end, it becomes easy to pull the belt structure 3 upward along the locking piece 10. The belt structure 3 connected to the head structure 4 can be easily removed from the head structure 4.

[0029] The head structure 4 may have a rib 12 disposed near an end in the width direction (axial direction z) of the belt structure 3 disposed inside the through-hole 9 and at a position that blocks a part of the second opening 11. The rib 12 can prevent the belt structure 3 from moving upward and unintentionally becoming detached from the head structure 4. When the belt structure 3 is fixed to the support, the end in the width direction of the belt structure 3 is restrained from moving upward by the rib 12. Therefore, the belt structure 3 does not pass through the second opening 11 and become detached.

[0030] The head structure 4 may have an inner plate 13 for fixing the position of the belt structure 3 arranged inside the through hole 9 in the thickness direction (corresponding to the longitudinal direction y in FIG. 2). The inner plate 13 is arranged inside the through hole 9 at a position facing the second opening 11. The inner plate 13 is preferably provided to extend in the longitudinal direction of the belt structure 3 (corresponding to the lateral direction x in FIG. 2). The inner plate 13 determines the position of the belt structure 3 in the thickness direction inside the through hole 9, which makes it easier to maintain the engagement between the locking groove 8 and the locking piece 10.

[0031] A method for installing the band 1 will be described with reference to Figures 3 and 4. Figure 3 shows the installed band 1 in a plan view looking in the axial direction z. Figure 4 shows the installed band 1 in a front view looking in the short direction x. First, a plant 14 is placed between the first ring structure 2a and the second ring structure 2b. Then, the open end of the second ring structure 2b is inserted between the first engagement portion 5a of the first ring structure 2a and the side plate 7b of the guide portion 7. The first engagement portion 5a and the second engagement portion 5b engage to form an annular ring structure 2 with the plant 14 placed inside. As a result, the plant 14 is gripped by the band 1. Hereinafter, these operations may be referred to as the plant gripping step S10. For ease of explanation, the cross sections of the plant 14 and the support 15 are shaded in Figure 3.

[0032] When the second lever 6b is operated relative to the first lever 6a in the direction of the first opening 7c (toward the back of the paper in Figure 3), the second ring structure 2b passes through the first opening 7c. The engagement portion 5 can maintain engagement against a force in the circumferential direction of the ring structure 2, but cannot maintain engagement against a force in the axial direction z. Therefore, the engagement portion 5 is released by operating the lever 6. The plant 14 can be removed from the gap between the disengaged first ring structure 2a and second ring structure 2b. As a result, the plant 14 is released from the grip of the band 1. Hereinafter, these operations may be referred to as the plant grip release step S20.

[0033] As illustrated in Figures 3 and 4, the belt structure 3 is wound around the circumferential surface of the support 15. The open end of the belt structure 3 is inserted into the through-hole 9 of the head structure 4. By pulling the open end of the belt structure 3 that has passed through the head structure 4, the diameter of the ring formed by the belt structure 3 becomes smaller. By tightening the belt structure 3, the belt structure 3 is fixed to the support 15. In this way, the support 15 is gripped by the band 1. Hereinafter, these operations may be referred to as a support gripping step S30.

[0034] As shown in Fig. 2, one end of the belt structure 3 in the width direction is pushed in the thickness direction (corresponding to the longitudinal direction y in Fig. 2) and pulled up toward the second opening 11 while climbing over the rib 12. When the belt structure 3 passes through the second opening 11, the locking groove 8 moves toward the second opening 11 along the locking piece 10. Since the lower end of the locking groove 8 is in an open state in Fig. 2, the belt structure 3 is removed from the head structure 4 without being affected by the locking piece 10. Hereinafter, these operations may be referred to as a support grip release step S40.

[0035] The worker can release the connection between the belt structure 3 and the head structure 4 by grasping the open end of the belt structure 3 and pulling out the belt structure 3 from the second opening 11. The worker can easily release the grip of the support 15 by simply pulling the end of the belt structure 3 without operating the locking piece 10 or the like.

[0036] The band 1 is formed with a ring structure 2 for gripping the plant 14 and a belt structure 3 for gripping the support 15, which are formed independently, and therefore can independently grip and release the plant 14, etc. In other words, the plant gripping step S10, plant gripping and releasing step S20, support gripping step S30, and support gripping and releasing step S40 can all be performed independently.

[0037] A state in which each step, such as the plant gripping step S10, can be performed independently refers to a state in which each step is not affected by the other. Specifically, the plant gripping step S10 and the plant gripping / releasing step S20 can be performed without being affected by the status of the pole gripping step S30 or the pole gripping / releasing step S40. The ring structure 2 can grip and release the plant 14 regardless of whether the support 15 is gripped or released by the belt structure 3. Similarly, the pole gripping step S30 and the pole gripping / releasing step S40 can be performed without being affected by the status of the plant gripping step S10 or the plant gripping / releasing step S20. The belt structure 3 can grip and release the support 15 regardless of whether the plant 14 is gripped or released by the ring structure 2.

[0038] For example, while the ring structure 2 is gripping the plant 14, it is possible to change the position of the belt structure 3 relative to the support 15 or to replace the support 15. Also, while the belt structure 3 is gripping the support 15, it is possible to release the ring structure 2 from gripping the plant 14. This is advantageous for efficiently installing and removing the band 1 on the plant 14 or the support 15.

[0039] The band 1 is fixed to the support 15 by the belt structure 3. As shown in FIG. 3, the diameter of the ring formed by the belt structure 3 can be adjusted within a range of, for example, 3 to 32 mm. The worker can firmly fix the band 1 to the support 15 within this diameter range. The range of the diameter of the ring formed by the belt structure 3 can be changed by changing the longitudinal length of the belt structure 3. The band 1 can be firmly fixed to the support 15 having a wide range of thicknesses.

[0040] The diameter of the ring structure 2 can be adjusted within a range of, for example, 25 to 38 mm. The diameter of the annulus formed by the ring structure 2 can be changed by advancing the second engagement portion 5b in the circumferential direction relative to the first engagement portion 5a.

[0041] In the plant grip releasing step S20, the movement direction of the first ring structure 2a or the second ring structure 2b is the axial direction z. In other words, in the plant grip releasing step S20, it is not necessary to move the ring structure 2 in its radial direction. Even when the stem of the plant 14 has grown thick and there is no gap between it and the ring structure 2, the connection between the first ring structure 2a and the second ring structure 2b can be released by operating at least one of the first ring structure 2a or the second ring structure 2b. This is advantageous for efficiently removing the band 1 from the plant 14.

[0042] 3 and 4, the width direction of the belt structure 3 is parallel to the axial direction z. Therefore, the axial direction z of the ring structure 2 and the axial direction of the ring formed by the belt structure 3 are parallel to each other. The configuration of the band 1 is not limited to this. The band 1 may be configured such that the axial direction of the ring formed by the belt structure 3 is inclined at a predetermined angle, such as 90°, with the longitudinal direction y as the central axis, relative to the axial direction z of the ring structure 2. This band 1 is used when the belt structure 3 grips a support 15 extending horizontally and the ring structure 2 grips a plant 14 growing vertically.

[0043] In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, the opening direction of the first opening 7c is downward in the axial direction z, and the opening direction of the second opening 11 is upward in the axial direction z. In other words, the opening directions of the first opening 7c and the second opening 11 are different. The direction in which the second ring structure 2b moves when the connection between the first ring structure 2a and the second ring structure 2b is released (downward in FIG. 1) is opposite to the direction in which the belt structure 3 moves when the connection between the belt structure 3 and the head structure 4 is released (upward in FIG. 1). This makes it easier to avoid the problem of accidentally releasing the connection of either the ring structure 3 or the belt structure 3 when releasing the connection of the other.

[0044] Band 1 includes a configuration in which the opening direction of second openings 11 is the same as the opening direction of first openings 7c. Band 1 also includes a configuration in which the opening direction of second openings 11 is tilted at a predetermined angle, such as 90°, with the longitudinal direction y as the central axis, relative to the opening direction of first openings 7c.

[0045] As illustrated in FIG. 5, the band 1 may include a first base 16a that is one end of the first ring structure 2a and is fixed to the head structure 4, a second base 16b that is one end of the second ring structure 2b and is fixed to the head structure 4, and a slit 17 formed between the first base 16a and the second base 16b. In this embodiment, the first base 16a and the second base 16b are partially opposed to each other with a gap in the short direction x, and the remaining portions are integrally connected to the head structure 4. The gap between the first base 16a and the second base 16b forms the slit 17. For ease of explanation, part of the ring structure 2 and the head structure 4 are not shown in FIG. 5. The cross section of the ring structure 2 is shaded.

[0046] When the first engaging portion 5a and the second engaging portion 5b engage with each other, the first base portion 16a and the second base portion 16b approach each other and the distance between them decreases. In other words, the ring structure 2 deforms in the direction in which the slit 17 closes. The string-like body 18 is sandwiched in the slit 17, and the band 1 is fixed to the string-like body 18.

[0047] As shown in Fig. 6, the ring structure 2 holds the plant 14 with the string-like body 18 already threaded through the slit 17. The band 1 is fixed to the string-like body 18 and is ready to hold the plant 14. The band 1 is fixed to the string-like body 18 instead of the support 15. The band 1 can be efficiently installed not only on the support 15 but also on the string-like body 18.

[0048] 6, when the ring structure 2 tilts with the short-side direction x as the central axis, the inner diameter of the ring structure 2 appears smaller in a plan view seen in the axial direction z. In this case, there are problems such as the ring structure 2 being unable to grip a plant 14 with a large diameter or the ring structure 2 coming into contact with the plant 14 more than necessary and damaging it.

[0049] Since the slits 17 in the band 1 are formed near the head structure 4, the weight of the ring structure 2 and the belt structure 3 can be balanced around the head structure 4. Since the belt structure 3 acts as a counterweight for the ring structure 2, it becomes easier to maintain the axial direction of the annular ring structure 2 close to the up-down direction.

[0050] When the band 1 is fixed to the string-like body 18, the belt structure 3 is not fixed to the support 15. In this case, the belt structure 3 may be formed in an annular shape so as to pass through the head structure 4. By changing the diameter of the annular shape formed by the belt structure 3, it is possible to adjust the balance between the ring structure 2 and the belt structure 3, with the string-like body 18 at the center. In other words, by forming the belt structure 3 in an annular shape, the inclination of the band 1 with the string-like body 18 as a fulcrum can be adjusted.

[0051] As illustrated in Fig. 5, it is desirable that the width of the slit 17 in the short direction x be tapered so that it is wider on the lower side than on the upper side in the axial direction z. With this configuration, the string-like body 18 can be easily placed in the slit 17 by pushing the string-like body 18 into the slit 17 from the wider lower side. When the string-like body 18 is gripped by the ring structure 2, the narrower upper side holds the string-like body 18, so that the band 1 can be securely fixed to the string-like body 18. The shape of the slit 17 is not limited to a tapered shape. The slit 17 may also be configured to have the same width in the axial direction z. [Explanation of symbols]

[0052] 1 band 2 Ring structure 2a First Ring Structure 2b Second Ring Structure 3 Belt structure 4 Head structure 5 Engagement part 5a First engaging part 5b Second engaging part 6 Lever 6a First Lever 6b Second lever 7 Information Department 7a Top plate 7b Side plate 7c First opening 8 Locking groove 9 Through holes 10 Locking piece 11 Second opening 12 Ribs 13 Inner plate 14 plants 15 Posts 16a First base 16b Second base 17 Slit 18 String-like body x Short direction y Longitudinal direction z-axis direction S10 Plant grasping step S20 Plant grip release step S30 Pillar Grasping Step S40 Pillar grip release step

Claims

1. A band for attracting plants, comprising: an annular ring structure for holding a plant; a belt structure for holding a support; and a head structure disposed between the ring structure and the belt structure and having a through hole through which the belt structure passes, the ring structure includes a first ring structure having one end fixed to the head structure, the other end formed in an arc shape with an open end, and a first engagement portion formed near the other end; and a second ring structure having one end fixed to the head structure, the other end formed in an arc shape with an open end, and a second engagement portion corresponding to the first engagement portion formed near the other end, A band characterized in that the ring structure has a configuration that becomes annular when the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion are engaged with each other.

2. 2. The band described in claim 1, wherein the first ring structure has a guide portion formed at least partially at a position inside the first engagement portion in the radial direction of the annular ring structure, and the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion are engaged by inserting the open end of the second ring structure between the first engagement portion and the guide portion.

3. 3. The band according to claim 2, wherein the guide portion has a first opening formed on one side in an axial direction perpendicular to the radial direction, and the engagement between the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion is released when the second ring structure passes through the first opening.

4. a first base portion at one end of the first ring structure and fixed to the head structure; a second base portion at one end of the second ring structure and fixed to the head structure; and a slit formed between the first base portion and the second base portion, The band according to claim 1 , wherein the slit has a configuration in which, when the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion are engaged with each other, the first base portion and the second base portion approach each other and the distance therebetween decreases.

5. The belt structure has a width direction parallel to an axial direction of the annular ring structure, 5. The band according to claim 1, wherein the head structure has a second opening formed on one side in the width direction of the belt structure disposed inside the through hole, and the connection between the head structure and the belt structure is released when the belt structure passes through the second opening.

6. The belt structure has a width direction parallel to an axial direction of the annular ring structure, the head structure has a second opening formed on one side in a width direction of the belt structure disposed inside the through hole, and the belt structure is configured to be released from connection with the head structure when the belt structure passes through the second opening, The band according to claim 3 , wherein the first opening is formed on one side in the axial direction, and the second opening is formed on the other side.

7. A method for installing a band for guiding plants, the method comprising: a circular ring structure for holding a plant; a belt structure for holding a support; and a head structure disposed between the ring structure and the belt structure and having a through-hole through which the belt structure passes, the method comprising: the ring structure already includes a first ring structure having one end fixed to the head structure, an arc-shaped ring having the other end open, and a first engagement portion formed near the other end, and a second ring structure having one end fixed to the head structure, an arc-shaped ring having the other end open, and a second engagement portion corresponding to the first engagement portion formed near the other end, a plant gripping step of engaging the first engagement portion with the second engagement portion to form the ring structure into a circular ring shape and gripping a plant with the ring structure; a support holding step of inserting an open end of the belt structure into the through-hole of the head structure to form the belt structure into a circular shape, and holding a support by the belt structure, A band installation method characterized in that the plant gripping step and the support gripping step can be carried out independently.

8. a plant gripping release step of removing the plant from a gap between the first ring structure and the second ring structure by releasing the engagement between the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion; and a support pole grip release step of releasing the belt structure from gripping of the support pole by the belt structure by removing the belt structure from the through-hole of the head structure, The installation method according to claim 7 , wherein the plant grip releasing step and the support pole grip releasing step can be carried out independently.

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