Double-sided plant pot stand

Abstract

To provide a plant pot stand that allows a plurality of plant pots of different sizes to be placed on both sides by inverting one stand.SOLUTION: A plant pot stand of the present invention can be inverted to allow plant pots to be placed on one or the other side, and is provided with two or more partitions on one or both sides to allow plant pots to be placed without touching each other. The stand also has a drain hole to drain excess water dripping from the hole of the plant pot, and a communication port to allow excess water to flow within a tray when the tray is fitted on the stand. Furthermore, the stand is formed in a lattice pattern, making it lightweight, compact, and highly durable.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1A

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a stand for flowerpots that can be turned over to allow a plurality of large and small flowerpots to be placed on both sides. [Background technology]

[0002] Typically, flowerpots are open at the top and have holes (hereinafter referred to as "pot holes") at the bottom to allow excess water (hereinafter referred to as "excess water") to drain when watering plants, prevent the growth of harmful bacteria, and prevent the plant roots from being hindered from breathing.In recent years, plastic flowerpots with slits in the bottom and lower sides have also appeared on the market.

[0003] When watering a plant in such a pot, excess water drips from the pot holes and flows out through the holes and slits in the pot (hereafter referred to as "pot holes, etc."), dirtying the area under the pot or the floor of a balcony. This excess water can also carry nutrients such as fertilizer, as well as the soil and the microorganisms and putrefactive bacteria contained within, making it unsanitary. For this reason, the pot is placed on a saucer, which collects excess water from the holes, etc., and once a certain amount of excess water has accumulated in the saucer, it is discarded. The saucer also prevents the plant from withering due to cold air and helps prevent cold from the bottom.

[0004] On the other hand, if you place a flowerpot directly on the saucer, excess water from watering will fill the saucer early on, blocking the holes in the pot and preventing oxygen from being supplied through the holes. This also prevents oxygen from passing through from the top, causing the soil in the pot to become oxygen-deficient. This also causes excessive water to be supplied to the plant, leading to root rot.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned problem, a common method is to place a tray inside the saucer to raise the height and then place the flowerpot on top of it, ensuring a water storage area for excess water from watering and ventilation, and preventing the pot holes from becoming clogged prematurely. Therefore, when growing ornamental plants indoors, it is necessary to purchase a set of flowerpot, tray, and saucer (hereinafter, "flowerpot, etc." means flowerpot, tray, and saucer).

[0006] Some gardening enthusiasts grow multiple plants of different types in multiple pots. It is also common for gardening enthusiasts to purchase multiple small plants, each about the size of a single plant, at gardening stores or home improvement centers, and then replant them in larger pots once they have grown to a certain size. Conversely, when a plant has grown too large and you no longer want it to grow any further, you can often cut off the roots, branches, and leaves and replant it in a smaller pot.

[0007] In this way, when trying to grow multiple plants, it is necessary to purchase multiple small flowerpots for small plants and multiple large flowerpots for mature plants, which is very costly. Also, when trying to grow multiple plants indoors, it is difficult to find space to store the flowerpots, which is particularly difficult in places with limited space such as one-room apartments. To solve this problem, the following inventions have been developed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2017-012108 [Patent Document 2] Special Table 2018-531607 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] The invention described in Patent Document 1 is a horticultural tray with a roughly rectangular frame, in which tubular containers for holding flowerpots are arranged in rows of four along the length and three along the width, forming a grid of 12 containers in total. While this tray can hold a maximum of 12 flowerpots, the containers are all the same shape, making it impossible to accommodate different sizes of flowerpots. Furthermore, the tray is not designed to be placed in a saucer, making it unsuitable for indoor use where excess water from watering must be stored. Furthermore, the tray is too large, making it unsuitable for use indoors where space is limited.

[0010] The invention described in Patent Document 2 consists of a flowerpot having a channel with multiple slots on the bottom and a tray with a rail with multiple teeth. The multiple slots engage with the multiple teeth on the rail, allowing multiple flowerpots to be placed on one tray. This allows multiple flowerpots to be held, transported, and displayed simultaneously. However, the flowerpots that can be used with this tray are limited to special flowerpots with a channel with multiple slots on the bottom, and are not compatible with flowerpots commonly sold at home improvement stores. Furthermore, the tray cannot be inverted to allow placement on both sides, making it unsuitable for use indoors with limited space. It is suitable for use by growers, wholesalers, or retailers in the cultivation, distribution, and retail display of plants.

[0011] Therefore, the present invention provides a stand that has a partition wall formed thereon and that can be turned over to place a plurality of large and small flower pots on both sides without them touching each other. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] The stand according to claim 1 is a stand for placing a flower pot, By inverting the base, flower pots can be placed on one side and the other side, The container is characterized in that it has a partition wall on either one or both of its surfaces to allow two or more flower pots to be placed thereon without touching each other.

[0013] The receiving stand described in claim 2 is characterized in that the receiving stand described in claim 1 is provided with one or more drainage holes for draining excess water dripping from holes in the flowerpots or the like.

[0014] The receiving stand described in claim 3 is characterized in that when the receiving stand described in claim 2 is fitted into a tray for storing excess water from watering that drips from holes in a flowerpot, etc., a communication port is provided to allow the excess water from watering to flow within the tray.

[0015] The receiving stand according to claim 4 is characterized in that the entire surface or part of the receiving stand according to claim 1 is formed in a lattice shape by connecting a plurality of frame bodies.

[0016] The receiving stand described in claim 5 is characterized in that the partition constituting the receiving stand described in claim 4 is configured so that the partition members are the same width as the beams constituting the frame body, are on the vertical line of the beams, and are connected to the beams excluding the beams on which the flower pot is placed, and when the receiving stand is fitted into a receiving tray for storing excess water from watering that drips from the potting holes of the flower pots, etc., a communication port is provided in either or both of the space between the partition and the side wall constituting the tray (hereinafter referred to as the ``side wall area'') and the lower peripheral area of ​​the frame body arranged in the central area of ​​the placing stand (hereinafter referred to as the ``central lower area'') to allow the excess water from watering to flow within the receiving tray.

[0017] The receiving stand described in claim 6 is characterized in that the receiving stand described in claim 4 or 5 has a frame on the outer periphery thereof, and the frame is connected to a plurality of frame bodies formed within the frame.

[0018] The cradle according to claim 7 is a cradle for placing a flowerpot, a stand on which the flowerpot is placed; a frame formed around the outer periphery of the mounting table; a partition wall for placing four flower pots on one side of the mounting base without touching each other; When the receiving base is fitted with a tray for storing excess water dripping from the pot hole of a flowerpot, with the side on which the partition wall is formed facing downward, a communication port is formed to allow the excess water to flow within the tray. The mounting table has a plurality of frame bodies connected together to form a lattice shape, and the frame bodies have four corners that are fan-shaped in a plan view and the remaining corners that are rectangular in a plan view, The frame is a rectangle with rounded corners in a plan view, and its height is the same as the height of the beams that make up the frame body. The partition wall is formed on a vertical line of the beam constituting the frame body, which is arranged so that the members constituting the partition wall have the same width as the beam constituting the frame body, and each of the four sides of the frame is divided into two equal parts at the center so that four compartments are evenly formed on one side, forming a roughly cross in plan view on one side, excluding the part where the communication port is formed, The communication ports are located in both the side wall region and the central lower region, The height of the receiving stand is formed so that when the receiving stand is fitted into the tray with the side on which the partition wall is formed facing downwards, the position of the other side of the placing stand is lower than the top edge of the side wall of the tray, By inverting the stand, four flowerpots can be placed on one side of the stand and one on the other side. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] According to the present invention, by providing partitions on one or both sides of the stand, it is possible to place multiple potted plants in the area defined by the partitions without them touching each other for cultivation or viewing. This effect can be achieved simply by turning over one of the stands. For example, partitions can be arranged on one side of the pedestal to form multiple small compartments, and partitions can be arranged on the other side to form larger compartments, or no partitions can be arranged. This allows multiple small pots containing single plants to be placed on one side, allowing viewers to enjoy watching them grow. Once they have grown larger, they can be transplanted into larger pots and the pedestal can be inverted and placed on the other side. Conversely, if you don't want a plant growing in a large pot on the other side of the larger compartment to grow any larger, you can divide it into a smaller pot, invert the pedestal, and place it on the other side. In this way, simply inverting one pedestal allows for different uses depending on the plant's growth. This eliminates the need to purchase multiple pots, making it more economical.

[0020] Furthermore, if you prepare different flowerpots for each plant you are growing, it can be difficult to find space to place them. However, this stand can be inverted to accommodate multiple plants of different sizes on a single stand, eliminating the need to occupy a large space to grow and appreciate multiple plants of the same or different species, large and small. For example, you can place multiple pots of different sizes in a small space such as a windowsill or bathroom in your home, or on an office desk, stool, or shelf, to create a display effect that blends in with your interior decor.

[0021] Furthermore, even if the flower pots are made of terracotta or mortar, which are prone to cracking when touched, by providing a partition wall on the base, multiple flower pots placed on the base will not come into contact with each other, even when the flower pots are moved or when shaking occurs due to an earthquake. In addition, if a drainage outlet is provided in the receiving base, excess water drained from holes in the flowerpots can be stored in the receiving tray, preventing the water from getting wet under the flowerpots or on the floor of a balcony, etc., and also preventing root rot. In addition, if a communication port is provided, excess water from watering can flow throughout the entire tray without accumulating in any particular location, thereby preventing excess water from concentrating in any particular location within the tray and reducing the risk of the tray overflowing early.

[0022] Furthermore, when a lattice structure is used, the cross section of the constituent members becomes smaller and the porosity increases, resulting in a lightweight and compact base that is easy to handle and reduces distribution costs.In addition, because the lattice structure has the compressive strength and rigidity required to function as a base, the frame body can disperse and absorb external forces such as the impact energy generated when placing a flowerpot and the vertical load that continues to act while the base is placed, making it less likely to warp or bend.

[0023] Furthermore, when the bulkhead is connected to the vertical line of the girder that constitutes the frame, the frame, lattice frame and bulkhead are formed as an integrated structure, which results in a support with no stress concentration and excellent fatigue properties compared to a built-up structure using welding or mechanical joints (bolts, rivets, etc.). Furthermore, if renewable biomass plastic is used as the material, the burden on the environment can be significantly reduced compared to products made from conventional plastics. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0024] [Figure 1A] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing an example of a receiving base having a partition wall on only one surface in the first embodiment. (a) is a perspective view of the receiving base showing the mounting surface on which a partition wall is formed. (b) is a perspective view of the receiving base showing the mounting surface on which no partition wall is formed. (c) is a perspective view of the receiving base showing the partition (the lightly shaded portion; the same applies to FIGS. 2A(c) and (d) and FIG. 11B(e) below). [Figure 1B] (d) is a diagram showing the operating state of the holder being inverted. (e) is a perspective view showing the holder with the placing surface on which the partition wall is formed facing up being fitted into the tray to place four flowerpots on it. (f) is a perspective view showing the holder with the placing surface on which the partition wall is not formed facing up being fitted into the tray to place one flowerpot on it. [Figure 2A]1A and 1B are diagrams showing an example of a receiving base having partition walls on both sides in the first embodiment. (a) is a perspective view of the receiving base showing a placing surface having two compartments. (b) is a perspective view of the receiving base showing a placing surface having four compartments. (c) is a perspective view of the receiving base showing the compartments on one side. (d) is a perspective view of the receiving base showing the compartments on the other side. [Figure 2B] (e) is a diagram showing the operating state of the holder being inverted. (f) is a perspective view showing the holder with the two compartments facing up being fitted into the saucer to place two flowerpots on it. (g) is a perspective view showing the holder with the four compartments facing up being fitted into the saucer to place four flowerpots on it. [Figure 3] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a cradle having a partition wall on only one surface in embodiment 2. (a) is a perspective view of a cradle showing a mounting surface on which a partition wall is formed and the number of drainage holes is small. (b) is a perspective view of a cradle showing a mounting surface on which a partition wall is not formed and the number of drainage holes is small. (c) is a perspective view of a cradle showing a mounting surface on which a partition wall is formed and many drainage holes are provided. (d) is a perspective view of a cradle showing a mounting surface on which a partition wall is not formed and the number of drainage holes is large. [Figure 4] 1A and 1B are perspective views showing an example of a cradle having partitions on both sides in accordance with Embodiment 2. (a) is a perspective view of a cradle showing a placing surface with two compartments and a small number of drainage ports. (b) is a perspective view of a cradle showing a placing surface with four compartments and a small number of drainage ports. [Figure 5A] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing an example of a receiving stand according to a third embodiment. (a) is a perspective view of the receiving stand showing a mounting surface on which partition walls are formed so that communication ports are formed in both the side wall area and the central peripheral area of ​​the mounting base (hereinafter referred to as the "central peripheral area"). (b) is a perspective view showing a state in which the receiving stand, with the mounting surface on which the partition walls are formed, is being fitted into a tray. (c) is a plan view showing a state in which the receiving stand, with the mounting surface on which the partition walls are formed, is fitted into a tray. [Figure 5B](d) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA, (e) is a perspective view of the support base showing the mounting surface on which partition walls are formed so that communication openings are formed only in the side wall region, and (f) is a perspective view of the support base showing the mounting surface on which partition walls are formed so that communication openings are formed only in the central peripheral region. [Figure 5C] 1(g) is a perspective view of a receiving base showing a mounting surface on which partition walls are formed so that communication openings are formed in two interrupted portions of the partition walls, and 1(h) is a perspective view of a receiving base showing a mounting surface on which partition walls are formed so that communication openings are formed in four interrupted portions of the partition walls. [Figure 6] 10A and 10B are perspective views showing an example of a receiving stand having a partition wall on only one surface in Embodiment 4. FIG. 10A is a perspective view of the receiving stand showing a state in which the mounting surface on which the partition wall is formed is facing up. FIG. 10B is a perspective view of the receiving stand showing a state in which the mounting surface on which the partition wall is not formed is facing up. [Figure 7] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of a receiving stand having partition walls on both sides in embodiment 4. (a) is a perspective view of the receiving stand showing a state in which the placing surface having two compartments is facing up. (b) is a perspective view of the receiving stand showing a state in which the placing surface having four compartments is facing up. [Figure 8] 11A-11B are views showing an example of a receiving base in accordance with embodiment 5, in which a partition wall is connected to only one surface. (a) is a perspective view of the receiving base, showing the state in which the mounting surface on which the partition wall (shown in light grey; the same applies to the following Figs. 8A-8D, 10C, 11A-11A, 11B-11B, and 12A-12B) is facing up. (b) is a perspective view showing the state in which the receiving base, with the mounting surface on which the partition wall is formed, facing down, is fitted into a tray. (c) is a perspective view showing the state in which the receiving base, with the mounting surface on which the partition wall is formed facing up, is fitted into a tray. (d) is an end view taken along line AA. [Figure 9] 10A and 10B are perspective views showing a receiving stand having a frame that is generally rectangular in plan view as an example of Embodiment 6. (a) is a perspective view of the receiving stand with the mounting surface on which the partition wall is formed facing up, and (b) is a perspective view of the receiving stand with the mounting surface on which the partition wall is not formed facing up. [Figure 10]

[0033] Fig. 10 is a perspective view showing a support base having a circular frame in plan view as an example of embodiment 6. (a) is a perspective view of the support base showing a state in which the support surface having two compartments is facing up. (b) is a perspective view of the support base showing a state in which the support surface having four compartments is facing up. (c) is a perspective view of the support base formed by connecting partition walls on the vertical line of the beam of the frame body. [Figure 11A] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of a receiving stand according to a seventh embodiment. (a) is a perspective view of the receiving stand with the mounting surface on which a partition wall is formed facing up. (b) is a perspective view of the receiving stand with the mounting surface on which a partition wall is not formed facing up. (c) is a plan view of the receiving stand with the mounting surface on which a partition wall is not formed facing up. [Figure 11B] (d) is a side view of the receiving base showing the state where the placing surface on which the partition wall is formed is facing downward, (e) is a schematic diagram showing the compartments, and (f) is a perspective view showing the state where the receiving base, with the placing surface on which the partition wall is formed, is fitted into the receiving tray. [Figure 12] 10A and 10B are perspective views showing an example of how to use the receiving stand of embodiment 7. (a) is a perspective view showing a state in which the receiving stand, with the placing surface on which the partition wall is formed, is about to be fitted into a tray. (b) is a perspective view showing a state in which the receiving stand, with the placing surface on which the partition wall is formed, is downward, and has been fitted into a tray. (c) is a perspective view showing a state in which one flower pot has been placed on the receiving stand. (d) is a perspective view showing a state in which the receiving stand, with the placing surface on which the partition wall is formed, is upward, and has been fitted into a tray. (e) is a perspective view showing a state in which the receiving stand, with the placing surface on which the partition wall is formed, is upward, and has been fitted into a tray. (f) is a perspective view showing a state in which four flower pots have been placed on the receiving stand. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0025] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a receiving stand according to the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings. The main technical idea of ​​the present invention is that by inverting a stand with partitions, one or more flower pots, large and small, can be placed on both mounting surfaces. Therefore, the stand according to the present invention is not limited to the shapes and sizes shown in the drawings, but includes all forms that incorporate the main technical idea of ​​the present invention, depending on the dimensions, shape, number of flower pots to be mounted, installation location, etc. Therefore, the shape and size of the stand, the presence or absence of partitions, the shape, size, and number of partitions, the shape, size, and number of compartments, the shape, size, and number of the frame, and the shape and size of the frame in each embodiment described below are merely examples embodying the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and are not limited thereto.

[0026] In the following, descriptions of shapes refer to shapes seen from a plane, and for example, when there is a description of a "rectangle," it means a rectangle in a plane view unless otherwise specified. The material of the receiving base is not specified, but synthetic resin such as plastic is preferable from the viewpoint of ease of manufacturing and handling. In addition, the term "flowerpot" includes flowerpots and planters made from various materials such as unglazed pots, ceramics, wood, plastic and other resins, tin, mortar, and concrete, as well as so-called pots made from vinyl and other materials. Additionally, the terms "small flowerpot" and "large flowerpot" are used to indicate the relative size of the flowerpots. Furthermore, the term "plants" is not limited to ornamental plants, but also includes flowering plants. Furthermore, the uses of the flowerpots placed on the pedestal are not limited, and include a variety of uses, such as pots for growing plants during cultivation and decorative pots for planting finished plants, allowing you to enjoy the growing process or for decorative purposes.

[0027] <Receiving stand of embodiment 1> The support table according to the first embodiment of the present invention is a support table having a structure including a mounting table and a partition wall. [1] A cradle 1 having a partition wall on only one side in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a cradle having a partition wall on only one side in the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the receiving table 1 has a rectangular shape with rounded corners, and is composed of a mounting table 2 and a partition wall 5 formed on the mounting surface. As shown in Figure 1A(a), the receiving table 1 is composed of one surface 3 on which a partition wall 5 is formed on the mounting surface of the mounting table 2, and the other surface 4 on which no partition wall is formed on the mounting surface of the mounting table 2, as shown in Figure 1A(b).

[0028] As shown in Figure 1A(c), the partitions 5 are formed to create compartments 6 on one side 3 of the mounting base 2, and by placing one flower pot in each of the four compartments 6, the four flower pots will not come into contact with each other. The partition wall 5 is made of a member having a width and height according to the shape and size of the flowerpots so that the four flowerpots placed on it do not come into contact with each other. Furthermore, the partition wall 5 may be manufactured independently from the mounting table 2 and then attached with screws, bolts, adhesives, or the like, or may be attached by providing a fitting groove in the mounting table 2 and fitting it in so that it can be removed. Alternatively, the partition wall 5 may be integrally formed using the same material as the mounting table 2 through a forming process such as cutting using a three-dimensional (3D) printer or injection molding. In this case, mechanical joining such as welding or bolts, screws, or rivets is not used in the forming process, and stress concentration and material fatigue are less likely to occur, making this a recommended method. Although the description in paragraph 0028 is about the partition wall 5, the content is also common to the partition walls of other embodiments described later. Therefore, unless otherwise specified, the description of the content in paragraph 0028 will be omitted hereafter.

[0029] As an example of use of the first embodiment, as shown in Figures 1A(a) and (c), one surface 3 has partitions 5 formed in a cross shape to form four compartments 6 so that four flowerpots can be placed on it. In contrast, as shown in Figure 1A(b), the other surface 4 has no partitions and is a flat placement surface. By using a receiving stand 1 that is composed of one surface 3 on which a partition wall 5 is formed and the other surface 4 that has a flat placing surface, when the receiving stand 1 is fitted into a tray 7 so that one surface 3 is at the top, as shown in Figures 1B(d) to (f), four small flower pots 8 can be placed on one surface 3, and when the receiving stand 1 is inverted, one large flower pot 9 can be placed on the other surface 4. Therefore, one or more flower pots of various sizes can be placed on the stand 1 simply by turning it over depending on the growth stage of the plants or the taste of the plants.

[0030] [2] Next, the cradle 10 having partition walls on both sides in the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a cradle having partition walls on both sides in the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the receiving table 10 has a circular outer shape and is composed of a mounting table 11 and partition walls 14 and 15 formed on both mounting surfaces thereof. The receiving base 10 is composed of one surface 12 on which a partition wall 14 is formed on the mounting surface of the mounting base 11 as shown in Figure 2A(a), and the other surface 13 on which a partition wall 15 is formed on the mounting surface as shown in Figure 2A(b).

[0031] As shown in Figures 2A(a) and (c), on one surface 12, the partitions 14 are formed in a roughly hourglass shape with a narrowed center, forming two compartments 16 so that two flower pots 19 can be placed inside. On the other hand, on the other surface 13, the partitions 15 are formed in a roughly cross shape, forming four compartments 17 so that four flower pots 20 can be placed inside, as shown in Figures 2A(b) and (d). By using a receiving stand 10 having one surface 12 on which two compartments 16 are formed and the other surface 13 on which four compartments 17 are formed, as shown in Figures 2B(e) to (g), when the receiving stand 10 is fitted into a saucer 18 so that one surface 12 is at the top, two large flower pots 19 can be placed on one surface 12, and by inverting the receiving stand 10, four small flower pots 20 can be placed on the other surface 13. Therefore, two or more flower pots, large and small, can be placed on one holder 10 simply by turning it over depending on the growth stage of the plants or the taste.

[0032] <Receiving stand of embodiment 2> The receiving stand of the second embodiment of the present invention is different from the receiving stand of the first embodiment in that it is provided with a drainage hole for draining excess water from the watering hole of the flowerpot into a tray. [1-1] A case in which a partition wall is provided on only one side and the number of drainage holes is small in the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 3(a) and 3(b). 3(a) and 3(b) are diagrams showing an example of a cradle having a partition wall on only one side and a small number of drainage holes in the second embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 3(a) and 3(b), the receiving stand 21 has a rectangular outer shape with rounded corners, and is composed of a mounting stand 22 and a partition wall 25 and a drainage port 26 formed on the mounting surface. As shown in Figure 3(a), the receiving base 21 is composed of one surface 23, which has five circular drainage holes 26 formed on the supporting surface with a partition wall 25, and the other surface 24, which has the same number of circular drainage holes 26 formed on the flat supporting surface without a partition wall as on the one surface 23, as shown in Figure 3(b).

[0033] As shown in Figure 3(a), one surface 23 has partitions 25 formed in a roughly cross shape and five drainage holes 26. Therefore, four compartments 27 are formed on one surface 23 so that four small flower pots can be placed thereon. In contrast, the other surface 24, as shown in Figure 3(b), is formed flat without any partitions and has the same number of drainage holes 26 as on one surface 23. Therefore, one large flower pot can be placed on the other surface 24. By using a receiving stand 21 that is composed of one surface 23 on which a partition wall 25 is formed and the other surface 24 that is a flat placing surface, when the receiving stand 21 is fitted into a tray so that the upper surface is one surface 23, four small flower pots can be placed on one surface 23, and by inverting the receiving stand 21, one large flower pot can be placed on the other surface 24. Therefore, one or more flower pots of different sizes can be placed on one holder 21 simply by turning it over depending on the growth stage of the plant or the taste.

[0034] The drain holes 26 are arranged so that when the base 21 is fitted into the tray with one surface 23 facing up and a small flowerpot with a single hole in the center of the bottom is placed in each of the four compartments, one drain hole 26 is provided in each of the four compartments to drain excess water that drips from each hole.Also, when the base 21 is turned over and fitted into the tray with the other surface 24 facing up and a large flowerpot with a single hole in the center of the bottom is placed in it, a drain hole 26 is provided in the center of the base to drain excess water that drips from the hole. By providing the drain outlet 26 in this way, excess water from watering the plants can be stored in the tray, so that even when plants are grown indoors, the area around the flowerpot can be kept clean and free from soiling. In this embodiment, the drain holes 26 are circular and there are five of them, but the shape, number, and location of these holes are determined as appropriate depending on the shape, size, location, and number of holes in the flowerpot, and are not limited to the shape, number, and location of these holes in this embodiment. For example, two or more drain holes of different shapes may be formed. This also applies to the drain holes in other embodiments described below, so further explanation of the details described here will be omitted.

[0035] When the pedestal is fitted into the tray with the partition wall facing downward, the lower surface of the pedestal is raised by the height of the partition wall, providing a space in the tray for storing the wastewater dripping from the drain outlet. On the other hand, when the pedestal is fitted into the tray with the flat surface facing downward, no space is provided in the tray for storing the wastewater. Therefore, although not shown in the drawings, even when the pedestal is fitted into the tray with the flat surface facing downward, a space for storing the wastewater may be provided between the lower surface of the pedestal and the bottom surface of the tray. For example, the pedestal may be fitted into a tray that has a protrusion formed on the inner surface of the tray's side wall in the vertical direction, along the entire circumference or part of the circumference, for positioning the pedestal. Note that the contents of paragraph 0035 are also common to the trays mentioned in other embodiments described below, so unless otherwise specified, explanation of the contents of paragraph 0035 will be omitted hereafter.

[0036] [1-2] In the second embodiment of the present invention, a case having a partition wall on only one side and a pedestal 28 having a large number of drainage holes will be described with reference to FIGS. 3(c) and 3(d). 3(c) and (d) are diagrams showing an example of a pedestal in the second embodiment, which has a partition wall on only one side and is provided with many drainage holes. As shown in FIGS. 3(c) and 3(d), the receiving stand 28 has a rectangular outer shape with rounded corners, and is composed of a mounting stand 29 and a partition wall 32 and a drainage port 33 formed on the mounting surface. As shown in Figure 3(c), the receiving base 28 is composed of one surface 30 having 16 oval drainage holes 33 formed on the supporting surface with a partition 32, and the other surface 31 having the same number of oval drainage holes 33 formed on the flat supporting surface without a partition as on the one surface 30, as shown in Figure 3(d).

[0037] As shown in Figure 3(c), one surface 30 has partitions 32 formed in a cross shape on the placing surface, and sixteen drainage holes 33 are provided. Therefore, four compartments 34 are formed on one surface 30 so that four small flower pots can be placed on it. In contrast, the other surface 31 has a flat placing surface without partitions, as shown in Figure 3(d), and is provided with the same number of drainage holes 33 as one surface 30. Therefore, one large flower pot can be placed on the other surface 31. By using a receiving stand 28 that is composed of one surface 30 on which a partition 32 is formed and the other surface 31 that is a flat placing surface, four small flower pots can be placed on it by fitting the receiving stand 28 into a tray so that the upper surface is one surface 30, and by turning the receiving stand 28 over, one large flower pot can be placed on the other surface 31. Therefore, one or more flower pots of various sizes can be placed on the stand 28 simply by turning it over depending on the growing stage of the plants or the taste of the plants.

[0038] The drainage holes 33 are arranged so that when the base 28 is fitted into the tray with one surface 30 facing up and flowerpots with four slits formed are placed in each compartment 34, four drainage holes 33 are provided in each compartment 34 to drain excess water that flows out from the slits. As mentioned above, the shape, number and formation position of the drain ports 33 in this embodiment are not limited to those described in this embodiment.

[0039] [2] Next, a pedestal 35 having partition walls on both sides and drainage ports formed thereon according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a receiving base in the second embodiment, which has partition walls on both sides and four drainage holes. As shown in FIG. 4, the receiving base 35 has a circular outer shape and is composed of a mounting base 36, partition walls 38 and 42 formed on both mounting surfaces thereof, and a drainage port 39. The receiving base 35 is composed of one surface 37, which has four circular drainage holes 39 formed on the supporting surface where a partition 38 is provided on a mounting base 36, as shown in Figure 4(a), and the other surface 41, which has a partition 42 provided on the supporting surface where drainage holes 39 of the same shape and number as on the one surface 37 are formed, as shown in Figure 4(b).

[0040] As shown in Figure 4(a), one surface 37 has a roughly hourglass-shaped partition wall 38 with a narrowed center, two compartments 40 formed therein so that two flower pots can be placed inside, and four drainage holes 39 are provided. In contrast, as shown in Figure 4(b), the other surface 41 has a roughly cross-shaped partition wall 42 formed therein so that four flower pots can be placed inside, and four compartments 43 formed therein so that four flower pots can be placed inside, and the same number of drainage holes 39 are provided as on one surface 37. In this way, by using a receiving stand 35 that is composed of one surface 37 on which two compartments 40 are formed and the other surface 41 on which four compartments 43 are formed, when the receiving stand 35 is fitted into a tray so that one surface 37 is at the top, two large flower pots can be placed on one surface 37, and by inverting the receiving stand 35, four small flower pots can be placed on the other surface 41. Therefore, two or more flower pots, large and small, can be placed on one holder 35 simply by turning it over depending on the growth stage of the plants or the taste.

[0041] The drain holes 39 are arranged so that when the base 35 is fitted into the saucer with one side 37 facing up and two large flowerpots with two pot holes formed in the bottom are placed on it, two drain holes 39 are provided in each compartment 40 to drain excess water that drips from each pot hole; and when the base 35 is turned over and fitted into the saucer with the other side 41 facing up and four small flowerpots with one pot hole formed in the center of the bottom are placed on it, one drain hole 39 is provided in each compartment 43 to drain excess water that drips from each pot hole. As mentioned above, the shape, number and formation position of the drain ports 39 in this embodiment are not limited to those described in this embodiment.

[0042] <Receiving stand of embodiment 3> The receiving stand of embodiment 3 of the present invention is different from the receiving stand of embodiment 2 in that it has a communication opening formed therein so that excess water that drips when the receiving stand is fitted into the tray can flow within the tray. [1] Of the third embodiment of the present invention, a receiving base 44 having communication ports provided in both the side wall area and the central circumferential area will be described with reference to Figs. 5A(a) to 5B(d). FIG. 5A(a) is a perspective view of a support base according to the third embodiment, showing a support surface on which partition walls are formed so that communication ports are formed in both the side wall region and the central circumferential region on only one surface. Fig. 5A(b) is a perspective view showing a state in which the receiving base is about to be fitted into the receiving tray with the placement surface on which the partition wall is formed facing downwards, Fig. 5A(c) is a plan view showing a state in which the receiving base is fitted into the receiving tray with the placement surface on which the partition wall is formed facing downwards, and Fig. 5B(d) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 5A(a), the receiving stand 44 has a rectangular outer shape with rounded corners, and is composed of a mounting stand 45 and a partition wall 49 and a drainage port 47 formed on the mounting surface. The receiving base 44 is composed of one surface 46 having 16 oval drain holes 47 formed on the supporting surface with a partition 49 as shown in Figure 5A(a), and the other surface 48 having the same number of oval drain holes 47 formed on the flat supporting surface without a partition as on the one surface 46 as shown in Figure 5A(b).

[0044] As shown in FIG. 5A(a), the partition walls 49 provided on one surface 46 are arranged in a substantially cross shape so as not to be formed in the side wall region 51 and the central peripheral region 52. Therefore, when the receiving base 44 is fitted into the receiving tray 53 with one side 46 facing downwards as shown in Figure 5A(b), a communication opening 56 is formed in the side wall region 51, which is constituted by the mounting base 45, the side wall 54 and bottom plate 55 of the receiving tray 53, and the partition wall 49, and a communication opening 57 is formed in the central peripheral region 52, which is constituted by the mounting base 45, the bottom plate 55 of the receiving tray 53, and the two partition walls 49, as shown in Figure 5B(d). By forming the communication ports 56, 57 in this way, the dripping excess water does not stagnate in the tray but flows, thereby preventing the tray 53 from overflowing early.

[0045] In this embodiment, the partition wall is formed only on one surface 46, but it may also be formed on the other surface 48, in which case a communication port will also be formed when the receiving base is fitted into the receiving tray 53 with the other surface 48 facing downwards. Furthermore, if the shape or size of the receiving base or tray is different, the shape and position of the partition wall or communication opening will also be determined accordingly, and are not limited to the shapes and positions of this embodiment. As mentioned above, the shape, number and formation position of the drain ports 47 of this embodiment are not limited to those described in this embodiment. In the following [2] to [5], an embodiment of the receiving base in which the communication port is formed at a position different from the above-mentioned position will be described in this embodiment 3. In order to avoid repetition, the following description of the contents described in paragraph 0045 and other contents common to the embodiment [1] will be omitted.

[0046] [2] A first different embodiment is a pedestal in which the communication port is formed only in the side wall region. FIG. 5B(e) is a perspective view of a pedestal showing a mounting surface on which partition walls are formed so that communication openings are formed only in the side wall regions. The partition wall 59 provided on the receiving base 58 is formed in a cross shape so as not to be formed in the side wall region 60. Therefore, when the receiving base 58 is fitted into the tray with the side with the partition wall 59 facing downward, a communication opening is formed in the side wall region 60, which is made up of the mounting base, the side wall and bottom plate of the tray, and the partition wall 59.

[0047] [3] A second different embodiment is a support base in which the communication port is formed only in the central periphery. FIG. 5B(f) is a perspective view of a support table showing a mounting surface on which partition walls are formed so that communication openings are formed only in the central periphery. The partition wall 62 provided on the receiving base 61 is formed in a substantially cross shape so as not to be formed in the central peripheral region 63. Therefore, when the receiving base 61 is fitted into the tray with the side with the partition wall 62 facing downward, a communication opening is formed in the central peripheral region 63, which is constituted by the mounting base, the bottom plate of the tray, and the partition wall 62.

[0048] [4] A third different embodiment is a support base in which communication ports are formed in two interrupted portions of the partition wall. FIG. 5C(g) is a perspective view of a receiving table showing a mounting surface on which partition walls are formed so that communication openings are formed in two breaks in the partition walls. Partition wall 65 provided on receiving base 64 is formed in a roughly hourglass shape so as not to be formed in two interrupted portions 66. Therefore, when receiving base 64 is fitted into a tray with the side with partition wall 65 facing downwards, communication openings constituted by the mounting base, the bottom plate of the tray, and partition wall 65 are formed in the two interrupted portions 66.

[0049] [5] A fourth different embodiment is a support base in which communication ports are formed in four interrupted portions of the partition wall. FIG. 5C(h) is a perspective view of a receiving table showing a mounting surface on which partition walls are formed so that communication openings are formed in the four interrupted portions of the partition walls. Partitions 68 provided on receiving base 67 are formed in a roughly cross shape so as not to be formed in four interrupted portions 69. Therefore, when receiving base 67 is fitted into a tray with the side with partitions 68 facing downwards, communication openings constituted by the mounting base, the bottom plate of the tray, and partitions 68 are formed in the four interrupted portions 69. The communication holes are not limited to the locations shown in [1] to [5] of embodiment 3, and may be formed in other locations as long as the technical idea of ​​the communication holes, which is to prevent premature overflow from the tray by allowing dripping excess water to flow within the tray, is incorporated.

[0050] <Receiving stand of embodiment 4> The receiving stand of the fourth embodiment of the present invention is the receiving stand of the first embodiment, whose entire surface or part is formed in a lattice shape by connecting a plurality of frame bodies. [1] A pedestal 70 having a partition wall on only one side according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b). 6(a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of a cradle having a partition wall on only one side in the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b), the receiving table 70 is composed of a mounting table 71 and a partition wall 72 formed on the mounting surface thereof. As shown in Figure 6, the receiving table 70 has a lattice-like structure in which the mounting table 71 is made up of multiple connected frame bodies 73, and is composed of one side on which a cross-shaped partition wall 72 is formed on the mounting surface of the mounting table 71 as shown in Figure 6(a), and the other side on which no partition wall is formed on the mounting surface of the mounting table 71 as shown in Figure 6(b).

[0051] The mounting table 71 has multiple rectangular frame bodies 73 arranged in its central region, and U-shaped and V-shaped frame bodies 73 with some of the beams missing, which are components of the frame bodies 73, arranged in the peripheral region. Making the mounting base 71 lattice-shaped increases the compressive strength and rigidity, so that external forces such as the impact energy generated when placing a flowerpot on the mounting base and the vertical load that continues to act while the base is being placed are absorbed and dispersed by each frame 73, making distortion and bending less likely to occur. Furthermore, this effect is achieved by making the frame bodies 73 have a lattice-like structure in which the frames are connected together without increasing the thickness of the cross-section of the members, so that the number of constituent members can be reduced, making the receiving base 70 lightweight and compact. Such effects are also common to the lattice-shaped mounting bases in other embodiments described later, so unless otherwise required, the contents described here will not be explained further below.

[0052] The method for forming the lattice-shaped mounting base 71 is not specified, but for example, if it is formed into an integrated structure through a cutting process using a three-dimensional (3D) printer or injection molding, it is preferable because it has the characteristic of being less likely to cause stress concentration or material fatigue compared to when mechanical joining such as welding or bolts, screws, or rivets is used. The shape, size, and number of the frame bodies 73 are not limited to those in this embodiment, and since the shape and size of the receiving stand 70 can change depending on the shape, size, number, etc. of the flowerpots to be placed, the shape, size, and number of the frame bodies 73 are appropriately determined according to the changed shape and size of the receiving stand 70. The description in paragraph 0052 also applies to the lattice-shaped receiving stands and frame bodies of other embodiments described later, and therefore, unless otherwise specified, the description of the content of paragraph 0052 will be omitted hereafter.

[0053] 6(a), the partition walls 72 formed on one surface are formed in a cross shape on the mounting surface of the mounting table 71 to form four compartments. The partition walls 72 may also be formed on the other surface, and the shapes of the partition walls formed on both surfaces may be different. In this case, the shapes and number of the compartments will also differ depending on the shapes of the different partition walls.

[0054] When the receiving stand 70 is fitted into the tray with one side facing up, four small flower pots can be placed on it, and by turning the receiving stand 70 over, the other side faces up and one large flower pot can be placed on it. Therefore, one or more flower pots of different sizes can be placed on the stand 70 simply by turning it over depending on the growth stage of the plants or the customer's preference.

[0055] [2] A pedestal 74 having partition walls on both sides in the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 7(a) and 7(b). 7(a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of a cradle having partition walls on both sides in the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 7(a) and 7(b), the receiving table 74 is composed of a mounting table 76 and partition walls 75 and 78 formed on the mounting surface thereof. As shown in Figure 7(a), the receiving base 74 has a lattice-like mounting base 76 made up of multiple connected frame bodies 77, and is composed of one side on which a roughly hourglass-shaped partition 75 with a narrowed center is formed on the mounting surface of the mounting base 76, and the other side on which a roughly cross-shaped partition 78 is formed on the mounting surface of the lattice-like mounting base 76, as shown in Figure 7(b).

[0056] The mounting table 76 has a plurality of polygonal frame bodies 77 arranged in its central region, and frame bodies 77 with no girders formed in some parts arranged in its peripheral region. By making the mounting base 76 lattice-shaped, it becomes lightweight and compact, similar to the embodiment [1], but by making the frame body 77 honeycomb-shaped or circular, or by making each frame body smaller and connecting multiple frames, it is possible to further disperse impact energy and other external forces, resulting in a support base with superior durability.

[0057] The method for forming the lattice-shaped mounting base 76 is preferably an integrated structure, and the shape, size, and number of the frame body 77 can be changed as appropriate and are not limited to this embodiment, as in "1" of the above-mentioned embodiment 4.

[0058] The partition walls 75, 78 formed on both sides may be formed on only one side, and for example, a receiving base may be configured with one side provided with partition wall 75 having a generally hourglass shape with a narrowed center and the other side not provided with partition wall 78, or conversely, a receiving base may be configured with one side not provided with partition wall 75 and the other side provided with partition wall 78. Furthermore, the partition walls may have a shape different from the shape shown in FIG. By forming partition walls of various shapes in this way, it is possible to place a plurality of large and small flower pots on one holder 74 simply by turning it over depending on the growth stage of the plants or the taste.

[0059] <Receiving stand of embodiment 5> The receiving stand of embodiment 5 of the present invention is a modified version of the partition of embodiment 4, in which the constituent members of the partition are the same width as the beams that make up the frame body, are located on the vertical line of the beams, and are connected to the beams excluding the beams on which the flower pots are placed, and the communication port of embodiment 4 is formed in either or both of the side wall area and the central lower area when the receiving stand is fitted into the tray. A pedestal 79 having a partition wall on only one surface according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

[0060] Fig. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a cradle having a partition wall connected to only one surface in embodiment 5. Fig. 8(a) is a perspective view of the cradle showing a state in which the placing surface on which the partition wall (lightly shaded portion, the same applies below) is formed is facing up. 8(a), the partition wall 83 is connected to the vertical line of the girders 82, which are components of the frame body 81 that constitutes the lattice-shaped mounting table 80, with the same width as the girders 82. In other words, the partition wall 83 is formed on the vertical line of the frame body 81 within a certain range of the mounting table 80 and has the same shape as the frame body 81.

[0061] The lattice-shaped mounting base 80 is mainly made up of multiple polygonal frame bodies 81a, and frame bodies 81b with some of the beams 82 missing are arranged in the peripheral area, so that the partition wall 83 is also formed in two shapes, with frame body 81a and frame body 81b connected together. Furthermore, since the partition wall 83 is provided to form compartments in which multiple flower pots can be placed without touching each other, it is not provided on the vertical line of the frame body 81 on which the flower pots are placed. Therefore, in Figure 8(a), two discontinuous partitions 83 are formed, but this is not limited to this, and the locations where the partitions 83 are formed will be determined appropriately depending on the number, size, shape, etc. of the flower pots to be placed.

[0062] Since the partition wall 83 is formed on a vertical line of the frame body 81, if the shape and size of the frame body 81 are different, the shape and size of the partition wall 83 will also be determined appropriately accordingly. Furthermore, the partition wall 83 and the girder 82 of the frame body 81 may be integrally formed from the same material through a forming process such as cutting using a three-dimensional (3D) printer or injection molding, but this is not necessarily limited to this method. For example, the partition wall 83 and the frame body 81 may be formed separately from different materials and then connected together by adhesive or a mechanical method. In addition, in Figure 8(a), partition wall 83 is formed on only one side of mounting base 80, but partition walls of the same shape or different shapes may be formed on other sides to create a structure in which multiple flower pots can be placed on both sides.

[0063] 8(a), the communication openings are formed in the side wall region 84 and the central lower region 85. By not forming partition walls on the vertical lines of the beams 82 of the frame body 81 formed in the side wall region 84 and the central lower region 85, communication openings 86 and 87 are formed. FIG. 8(b) is a perspective view showing a state in which the receiving stand is fitted into the receiving tray with the placement surface on which the partition wall is formed facing downward, and FIG. 8(d) is an end view taken along the line AA. As shown in Figure 8(b), when the receiving base 79 is fitted into the receiving tray 88 with the side on which the partition 83 is formed facing downwards, a communication opening 86 is formed in the side wall area 84, as shown in Figure 8(d), and a communication opening 87 is formed in the central lower area 85, as shown in Figure 8(d), and the communication opening 86 is formed in the side wall area 84, as shown in Figure 8(d), and the communication opening 87 is formed in the central lower area 85, as shown in Figure 8(d), and the communication opening 86 is formed in the side wall area 84, as shown in Figure 8(b), and the communication opening 86 is formed in the side wall area 84, as shown in Figure 8(d), and the communication opening 87 is formed in the central lower area 85, as shown in Figure 8(d), and the communication opening 86 is formed in the side wall area 84, as shown in Figure 8(b), and the communication opening 87 is formed in the side wall area 84, as shown in Figure 8(d), and the communication opening 86 is formed in the side wall area 84, as shown in Figure 8(d ...6 is formed in the side wall area 84, as shown in Figure 8(d), and the communication opening 86 is formed in the side

[0064] By forming the communication ports 86, 87 in this manner, the dripping excess water does not stagnate in the tray but flows, which has the effect of preventing the water from overflowing from the tray 88 prematurely. The communication openings 86, 87 are not limited to the shape, size and number shown in the figure, but are formed according to the shape and size of the frame body 81 that constitutes the lattice-shaped mounting base 80 and the shape, position and number of the partition walls 83, and therefore, depending on these, the shape, size and number of the communication openings will be determined appropriately. Furthermore, in the case of a receiving base having partition walls formed on both sides, when the receiving base is fitted into the receiving tray, the communication openings will also be formed on both sides in a shape, size and position that corresponds to the shape of the partition walls formed on each side.

[0065] FIG. 8(c) is a perspective view showing a state in which the receiving stand is fitted into the receiving tray with the mounting surface on which the partition wall 83 is formed facing upward. As shown in Figure 8(b), when the receiving base 79 is fitted into the tray 88 with the side on which the partition 83 is formed facing downwards, one large flower pot is placed on it, and by inverting the receiving base 79, two smaller flower pots can be placed in the two compartments formed by the partition 83, as shown in Figure 8(c). In this way, a plurality of large and small flower pots can be placed on one holder 79 simply by turning it over depending on the growth stage of the plants or the taste. In Figure 8, partition 83 is formed on only one side, but partitions of different shapes may be formed on both sides, in which case compartments of different shapes, sizes and numbers are formed on each side depending on the shape of the partition, etc., and various flower pots can be placed in those compartments.

[0066] <Receiving stand of embodiment 6> The receiving base of the sixth embodiment of the present invention is the receiving base of the fourth and fifth embodiments, in which a frame is formed on the outer periphery thereof. [1] A first form of the sixth embodiment is a cradle having a substantially rectangular frame with a partition wall formed on only one surface. 9A and 9B are perspective views showing a receiving stand having a substantially rectangular frame as an example of embodiment 6. (a) is a perspective view of the receiving stand with the mounting surface on which the partition wall is formed facing up, and (b) is a perspective view of the receiving stand with the mounting surface on which the partition wall is not formed facing up. As shown in FIG. 9, the receiving table 91 has a substantially rectangular frame 92 formed on the outer periphery of a mounting table formed in a lattice pattern. By forming a frame 92 on the lattice-shaped mounting base, distortion and bending of the mounting base are prevented and stabilized, making the receiving base 91 stronger. In addition, the receiving base 91 can be easily fitted into and removed from the receiving tray. This effect is also common to the second and third embodiments of the sixth embodiment described later, so a description thereof will be omitted hereafter.

[0067] Since the frame 92 is formed around the outer periphery of the stand, the shape and size of the stand are determined according to the shape, size, and number of flowerpots to be placed on it, and the shape of the frame 92 is determined appropriately according to the shape and size of the stand. Therefore, although the shape of the frame 92 in Figure 9 is a rectangle with rounded corners, if the shape of the stand is different, the shape of the frame 92 will also be different accordingly. In addition, in FIG. 9, the width and height of the frame are the same as those of the beams 95 that make up the frame body 94, but they do not necessarily have to be the same and may be different from the width and height of the beams 95. Furthermore, the frame 92 and the lattice-shaped mounting base may be integrally formed from the same material through a forming process such as cutting using a three-dimensional (3D) printer or injection molding, but this is not necessarily limited to this method. For example, the frame 92 and the mounting base may be formed separately from different materials and then connected together by adhesive or mechanical means. The content of paragraph 0067 is common to the second and third embodiments of the sixth embodiment, which will be described later, and therefore will not be described again. In this case, the term "rounded rectangle" should be read as "circular." Although the partition wall 93 is formed on only one surface in FIG. 9, it may be formed on both surfaces. Also, although the partition wall 93 has a cross shape, it may have a different shape.

[0068] [2] A second embodiment of the sixth embodiment is a cradle having a circular frame with partition walls formed on both sides. 10 is a perspective view showing a cradle having a circular frame as an example of embodiment 6. (a) is a perspective view of the cradle with the mounting surface having two compartments facing up, and (b) is a perspective view of the cradle with the mounting surface having four compartments facing up. As shown in FIG. 10, the receiving base 96 has a circular frame 97 formed on the outer periphery of a mounting base formed in a lattice pattern. Although the partition walls are formed on both sides in FIG. 10, they may be formed on only one side, and the shape of the partition walls may be different from that shown in the drawing.

[0069] [3] In the third embodiment of the sixth embodiment, the frame is circular and the partition wall is connected on one side to the vertical line of the beam that constitutes the frame body. FIG. 10(c) is a perspective view of a receiving base in the sixth embodiment, in which the frame is circular and the partition walls are connected to the vertical lines of the beams that form the frame body. As shown in FIG. 10(c), the receiving table 100 has a circular frame 101 formed on the outer periphery of a mounting table formed in a grid pattern. In FIG. 10(c), the partition wall is formed on only one surface, but it may be formed on both surfaces, and the shape of the partition wall may be different from that shown in the drawing.

[0070] <Receiving stand of embodiment 7> The support base of embodiment 7 of the present invention has a partition wall formed on the vertical line of the beam that makes up the frame body so that four compartments are evenly formed on one side of a lattice-shaped mounting base. The following description will be given with reference to FIGS. Fig. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a receiving stand of embodiment 7. Fig. 11A(a) is a perspective view of the receiving stand showing a state where the mounting surface on which the partition wall is formed is facing up. Fig. 11A(b) is a perspective view of the receiving stand showing a state where the mounting surface on which the partition wall is not formed is facing up. Fig. 11A(c) is a plan view of the receiving stand showing a state where the mounting surface on which the partition wall is not formed is facing up. Fig. 11B(d) is a side view of the receiving stand showing a state where the mounting surface on which the partition wall is formed is facing down. Fig. 11B(e) is a schematic diagram showing compartments. Fig. 11B(f) is a perspective view showing a state where the receiving stand, with the mounting surface on which the partition wall is formed facing down, is fitted into a receiving tray.

[0071] The receiving stand 105 shown in Figure 11 is composed of a base on which flower pots are placed, a frame 106 formed around its periphery, and a partition wall 107 for forming a compartment 110 in which multiple flower pots can be placed without touching each other. The mounting table referred to here is a structure formed in a lattice pattern by connecting multiple frame bodies 108 within a frame 106 (note that the term "mounting table" does not include the frame 106). The mounting surface refers to the surface of the mounting stand on which the flowerpot is placed, and the surface of this mounting surface on which the partition wall 107 is formed is referred to as one surface, and the surface on which the partition wall is not formed is referred to as the other surface.

[0072] Frame 106 has a predetermined width and height and is shaped like a rounded rectangle with arc-shaped corners. The presence of frame 106 prevents distortion or bending of the mounting base, stabilizing it and making receiving base 105 stronger. Furthermore, the formation of frame 106 makes it easy to insert and remove receiving base 105 from tray 113. In particular, rounding the corners reduces the resistance to insertion and removal from the side walls of tray 113, protecting the corners, which are prone to breakage.

[0073] The frame 108 constituting the lattice-shaped mounting table is formed by connecting beams 109 having the same height as the frames 106 or by connecting the beams 109 and the frames 106 together. This girder 109 refers to one of the plate materials that make up the frame body 108. For example, the nine frame bodies 108b arranged in the central region of the mounting table are formed by four girder bodies 109 connected together, the twelve frame bodies 108c arranged in the outer peripheral region are formed by three girder bodies 109 connected together and one side being a straight portion of the frame 106, and the four frame bodies 108a arranged at the four corners are formed by two girder bodies 109 connected together and one side being an arc portion of the frame 106. In addition, at the portion where the girder 109 is connected to the partition wall 107, the girder 109 extends up to a height equivalent to the height of the frame 106, and the convex portion formed on that vertical line becomes the partition wall 107.

[0074] As in embodiment 5, the partition wall 107 has constituent members that are the same width as the beams 109 that make up the frame body 108, are located on the vertical line of the beams 109, and are connected to the beams 109 except for the beams 109 on which the flower pots are placed and the location 112 where the communication opening 111 is formed. That is, as shown in Figures 11A(a) and 11B(e), each of the four sides of the frame 106 is divided into two equal parts at the center so that four compartments 110 of equal size are formed on one side, and the compartments are formed on the vertical line of the beams 109 that make up the frame body 108, which is arranged to form an approximate cross, excluding the location 112 where the communication port 111 is formed.

[0075] 11A(a), the partition walls 107 are not formed in the central lower region 112a where the communication opening 111a is formed, and are not connected to the vertical line of the beam 109 that constitutes the central frame body 108b. Therefore, each of the four partition walls 107 is formed in a substantially H-shape. Similarly, the partition walls 107 are not formed in the side wall region 112b where the communication opening 111b is formed, and are not connected to the vertical line of the beam 109 at that portion 112b. 11A(c) and 11B(d), the partition wall 107 may be connected to the beam 109 at a slight incline relative to the vertical line of the beam 109. This is because when placing a flowerpot with an inclined wall, the partition wall 107 can be inclined to match the angle of inclination, allowing the flowerpot to be firmly placed on each placement surface. As shown in FIG. 11A(b), the partition wall 107 is not formed on the other surface.

[0076] The partition wall 107 is formed to form four compartments 110 on one side for placing four flower pots without touching each other. 11B(f), when the base 105 is fitted into the tray 113 with one side facing down, it also plays a role in forming a space in the tray to ensure a storage area for excess water from irrigation. In other words, when the base 105 is fitted into the tray 113 with one side facing down, the height is raised by the height of the partition wall 107, and a space for storing excess water from irrigation is formed between the underside of the base 105 and the bottom plate of the tray 113.

[0077] 11A(a), when the receiving base 105 is fitted into the receiving tray 113 with one side facing down, the communication opening 111 is formed in both the central lower region 112a and the side wall region 112b. The communication opening 111 is formed by not forming a partition wall on the vertical line of the beams 109 of the frames 108b, 108c formed in the central lower region 112a and the side wall region 112b. As shown in Figure 11B(f), when the receiving base 105 is fitted into the receiving tray 113 with one side facing down, a communication opening 111a is formed in the central lower region 112a, which is constituted by the beam 109 of the frame body 108b, the bottom plate of the receiving tray 113, and the two partition walls 107, and a communication opening 111b is formed in the side wall region 112b, which is constituted by the beam 109 of the frame body 108c, the side wall and bottom plate of the receiving tray 113, and the partition wall 107. By forming the communication port 111 in this manner, the dripping excess water does not stagnate in the tray but flows, thereby preventing the tray 113 from overflowing early.

[0078] The mounting base of the receiving stand 105 is made up of one side with the partition wall 107 formed and the other side without, so four small flower pots can be placed on one side and one large flower pot on the other side. This is possible by turning one receiving stand 105 upside down. An example of how to use the cradle 105 will be described below with reference to FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an example of how to use the holder of embodiment 7. (a) is a perspective view showing a state in which the holder, with the side on which the partition wall is formed, is about to be fitted into a saucer. (b) is a perspective view showing a state in which the holder, with the side on which the partition wall is formed, is fitted into a saucer. (c) is a perspective view showing a state in which one flower pot has been placed on the holder. (d) is a perspective view showing a state in which the holder, with the side on which the partition wall is formed, is about to be fitted into a saucer. (e) is a perspective view showing a state in which the holder, with the side on which the partition wall is formed, is fitted into a saucer. (f) is a perspective view showing a state in which four flower pots have been placed on the holder.

[0079] 12(a) and 12(d), by making the four corners of the frame 106 and the four corners of the tray 113 arc-shaped with the same radius of curvature, the base 105 can be fitted smoothly into the tray 113 without resistance. Furthermore, by forming a slight gap between the base 105 and the side wall of the tray 113, they can be fitted together with almost no resistance.

[0080] As shown in Figures 12(a) and (b), when the receiving base 105 is fitted into the receiving tray 113 with one side on which the partition wall 107 is formed facing downwards, the mounting base is raised from the bottom surface of the receiving tray 113 by an amount corresponding to the height of the partition wall 107, thereby providing space within the receiving tray 113 for storing wastewater. On the other hand, when fitting the base 105 into the tray 113 with the other surface facing downwards, the absence of a partition wall on the other surface causes the mounting base to drop to the bottom of the tray 113, making it impossible to ensure sufficient space for storing wastewater within the tray 113. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 12(d), for example, a method may be employed in which a fixing portion 114 for fixing the base 105 is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the side wall of the tray 113, thereby holding the base 105 at the position of the fixing portion 114 and ensuring sufficient space for storing wastewater within the tray 113. In this case, the fixing portion 114 also serves to support an external force acting on the base 105.

[0081] When the base 105 is fitted into the saucer 113 with the other surface facing up, as shown in Figure 12(c), the other surface does not have a partition wall 107 and is a flat mounting surface, so that a single large flower pot 115 can be placed on it. Furthermore, when the base 105 is fitted into the saucer 113, the mounting surface is lower than the top edge of the side wall of the saucer 113, forming a space surrounded by the mounting surface and the side wall, so that the flower pot 115 will not easily tip over even with slight shaking. Furthermore, when the receiving stand 105 is inverted and fitted into the tray 113 with the side on which the partitions 107 are formed facing up as shown in Figure 12(d), four compartments 110 are formed evenly by the four partitions 107 formed on one side and the side walls of the tray 113 as shown in Figures 12(e) and (f), and four small flower pots 116 can be placed in each of the compartments 110. Furthermore, when the receiving base 105 is fitted into the receiving tray 113, the partition walls 107 are at least as high as the tops of the side walls, and the placement surface is formed at a position lower than the tops of the side walls. Therefore, four compartments are formed surrounded by the partition walls 107, the placement surface, and the side walls, and even if flower pots 116 are placed in these compartments, the four flower pots 116 will not come into contact with each other even with some shaking, preventing them from easily breaking or tipping over. [Industrial Applicability]

[0082] As described above, according to the present invention, by simply inverting a single stand, multiple flowerpots of different sizes can be placed on both sides of the stand, making it suitable for providing a stand that can be used for a variety of flowerpots according to the plant's growth stage or preference. Furthermore, if the stand is made in a lattice pattern, high strength and rigidity can be achieved with a small amount of material, making it suitable for providing a lightweight and compact stand. [Explanation of symbols]

[0083] 1, 10, 21, 28, 35, 44, 58, 61, 64, 67, 70, 74, 79, 91, 96, 100, 105 Receiving base 2, 11, 22, 29, 36, 45, 71, 76, 80 Mounting table 3, 12, 23, 30, 37, 46 One side 4, 13, 24, 31, 41, 48 Other side 5, 14, 15, 25, 32, 38, 42, 49, 59, 62, 65, 68, 72, 75, 78, 83, 93, 104, 107 Bulkhead Sections 6, 16, 17, 27, 34, 40, 43, 50, and 110 7, 18, 53, 88, 113 saucers 8, 20, 116 Small flower pots 9.115 Large flower pot 19 Large flower pot 26, 33, 39, 47 Drain port 51, 60, 84, 112b side wall area 52, 63 central area 54, 89 side wall 55, 90 bottom plate 56, 57, 86, 87, 111 Communication port 66, 69 Interrupted section 73, 77, 81, 94, 98, 102, 108 frame 82, 95, 99, 103, 109 digits 85, 112a Lower central area 92, 97, 101, 106 frames 114 Stationary section

Claims

1. A stand for placing a flower pot, a stand for placing the flower pot; and a partition wall for placing two or more flower pots on one or both of the surfaces of the stand without touching each other, A stand characterized in that a flowerpot can be placed on one surface and the other surface by turning the stand upside down.

2. 2. The stand according to claim 1, wherein the stand is provided with one or more drainage holes for draining excess water dripping from the holes or slits of the flowerpots.

3. The receiving stand described in claim 2, characterized in that when the receiving stand is fitted into a tray for storing excess water that drips from the pot hole or slit of the flower pot, a communication port is provided to allow the excess water from watering to flow within the tray.

4. 2. The support table according to claim 1, wherein the entire surface or a part of the mounting table is formed in a lattice shape by connecting a plurality of frame bodies.

5. The partition is constructed such that the members constituting the partition are the same width as the beams constituting the frame body, are on the vertical line of the beams, and are connected to the beams excluding the beams on which the flower pots are placed, and when the base is fitted into a tray for storing excess water from watering that drips from the pot holes or slits in the flower pots, a communication port is provided between the partition and the side wall constituting the tray, or in either or both of the lower peripheral area of ​​the frame body arranged in the central area of ​​the base, to allow the excess water from watering to flow within the tray.

6. 6. The support table according to claim 4, wherein a frame is formed around the outer periphery of the mounting table.

7. A stand for placing a flower pot, a stand on which the flowerpot is placed; a frame formed on the outer periphery of the mounting table; a partition wall for placing four flower pots on one surface of the stand without them touching each other; When the holder is fitted into a tray for storing excess water dripping from the hole or slit of the flowerpot after watering, with the side on which the partition wall is formed facing downward, a communication port is formed to allow the excess water to flow within the tray, the mounting table is formed in a lattice shape by connecting a plurality of frame bodies, and the frame bodies have four corners that are fan-shaped in a plan view and the remaining corners that are rectangular in a plan view; The frame has a rounded rectangular shape in a plan view, and its height is the same as that of the beam constituting the frame body, the partition wall is formed on a vertical line of the beam constituting the frame body, the beam being arranged so that each of the four sides of the frame is equally divided at the center to form a roughly cross shape in a plan view on one surface, and the member constituting the partition wall has the same width as the beam constituting the frame body, so that four compartments are evenly formed on one surface, excluding the portion where the communication port is formed, the communication opening is located between the partition wall and the side wall of the tray and in a lower peripheral region of the frame disposed in a central region of the table, the height of the receiving stand is formed so that when the receiving stand is fitted into the tray with the surface on which the partition wall is formed facing downward, the position of the other surface of the receiving stand is lower than the top end of the side wall of the tray, A stand characterized in that by turning the stand over, four flowerpots can be placed on one side of the stand and one flowerpot on the other side.

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