Planter made of log bark and method for manufacturing the same

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a flowerpot made of log bark that can convey a natural and natural feeling as it is and can enhance processability so as to enable mass production. For this purpose, the flowerpot made of log bark of the present invention includes: bark peeled from the xylem of a log and having a longitudinal cut portion; a vertically penetrating peripheral forming portion that forms a peripheral portion so as to include the bark; and a bottom forming portion that closes the lower opening of the peripheral forming portion to form a bottom portion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a flowerpot.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, a flowerpot is a container for planting and growing plants such as flowers and trees. As such flowerpots, plastic flowerpots which are plastic injection products and ceramic flowerpots made by firing soil are known.

[0003] Due to the characteristics of their materials, these plastic and ceramic flowerpots have limitations in giving a natural and natural feeling due to their cold and hard impressions.

[0004] As a conventional technique for improving such problems, the log bark flowerpot disclosed in the Utility Model Registration Gazette No. 20-0427153 of the Republic of Korea is prepared from a log having a thick bark layer, and the prepared log is cut horizontally, leaving only 5 to 10 mm from the outside of the log, and the internal woody part is dug out.

[0005] However, the conventional log bark flowerpot provides a technical configuration of a method of digging out the woody part with a machine, so there is a problem that the time required for production is long due to the time required for digging out. Especially in the case of oaks with hard woody parts, only a few can be produced, and there are problems such as the processing blade being damaged, resulting in a significant decrease in productivity. Due to the nature of the flowerpot, the wood is easily rotted due to the relationship of always contacting moisture, etc., and there is a problem of decreased durability. As a result, mass production is not possible, and there is a practical problem that it cannot be developed and distributed as a product.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] The technical problem of the present invention is to provide a log bark flowerpot and a manufacturing method thereof that can convey a natural and natural feeling as it is and can improve workability so as to enable mass production.

[0007] Another technical problem of the present invention is to provide a planter made of log bark with improved durability and a method for manufacturing the same.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0008] In order to achieve the above object, the planter made of log bark according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: bark peeled from the xylem of a log and having a longitudinal cut portion; a vertically penetrating peripheral forming portion that forms a peripheral portion so as to include the bark; and a bottom forming portion that closes the lower opening of the peripheral forming portion to form a bottom.

[0009] The above bark can be peeled by boiling it from the xylem of the log or by a pretreatment using a peeling agent.

[0010] As an example, the peripheral forming portion includes: a peripheral forming member made of the bark and in a state where the longitudinal cut portion is adhered; a tubular peripheral waterproof member disposed inside the peripheral forming member; a peripheral fixing portion that fixes the peripheral forming member and the peripheral waterproof member to the bottom forming portion so that the distance between the inner surface of the peripheral forming member and the outer surface of the peripheral waterproof member is maintained at a set distance; and a peripheral filler made of a water-resistant material filled between the inner surface of the peripheral forming member and the outer surface of the peripheral waterproof member. Here, as the peripheral waterproof member, PET, a PVC pipe, or the like may be used. As the peripheral fixing portion, silicon may be used to enhance the sealing force between the peripheral forming member, the peripheral waterproof member, and the bottom forming member. As the peripheral filler, a transparent epoxy resin may be used.

[0011] As another example, the peripheral forming part may include a peripheral forming member made of the above-mentioned bark, the perimeter of which is cut along the longitudinal incision; a tubular peripheral waterproof member that is wrapped by the peripheral forming member and has an outer diameter corresponding to the inner diameter of the cut perimeter; an adhesive that adheres the inner surface of the peripheral forming member to the outer surface of the peripheral waterproof member; and a peripheral fixing part that fixes the adhered peripheral forming member and peripheral waterproof member to the bottom forming part. Here, silicon may be used as the peripheral fixing part to enhance the sealing force between the peripheral waterproof member and the bottom forming member.

[0012] As another example, the peripheral forming part may include a peripheral forming member made of the above-mentioned bark with the longitudinal incision adhered thereto; a peripheral fixing part that fixes the peripheral forming member to the bottom forming part; and a peripheral waterproof agent made of a water-resistant material applied to the inner surface of the peripheral forming member. The peripheral waterproof agent may be applied to the inner surface of the peripheral forming member one or more times. Transparent epoxy resin may be used as the peripheral waterproof agent.

[0013] The bottom forming part may include a plate-shaped bottom forming member that closes the lower opening of the peripheral forming part. Here, the bottom forming member may have a plate shape and may be made of a water-resistant material such as plastic. For example, a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) material may be used as the plastic.

[0014] The bottom forming part may further include a bottom filler packed on the bottom forming member. Here, transparent epoxy resin may be used as the bottom filler. The transparent epoxy resin used as the bottom filler may further include a color toner.

[0015] The log bark flowerpot according to the above-described embodiment of the present invention may further include a drain hole formed through the bottom forming member and the bottom filler.

[0016] The flowerpot made of log bark according to the embodiment of the present invention described above can further include a bottom support member provided on the lower surface of the bottom forming member and supporting the bottom forming member in a state separated from the ground.

[0017] The bottom support member may be made of a rubber material or may be coated with a rubber material.

[0018] On the other hand, a method for manufacturing a flowerpot made of log bark according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a step of cutting the log into a set length; a step of pretreating the bark of the cut log so as to be smoothly peeled from the woody part; a step of longitudinally cutting the pretreated bark of the log to separate it from the woody part; a step of drying the separated bark; and a step of forming a peripheral edge and a bottom using the peripheral edge forming part including the dried bark and the bottom forming part including a bottom forming member.

[0019] As an example, the step of pretreating may include: a step of preparing a container filled with water; a step of putting the cut log into the prepared container; and a step of heating the water for a set time. Here, the set time can be about 1 hour.

[0020] As another example, the step of pretreating may include: a step of preparing a container filled with water; a step of putting a peeling agent into the prepared container; and a step of immersing the cut log in the container containing the peeling agent for a set time. Here, the set time can be about 2 days.

[0021] As an example, the steps of forming the peripheral part and the bottom part may include: the step of bonding the cut part of the dried bark to complete the peripheral forming member; the step of arranging a tubular peripheral waterproof member inside the peripheral forming member to block the penetration of water into the inner surface of the peripheral forming member; the step of fixing the peripheral forming member and the peripheral waterproof member to the bottom forming member so that the distance between the inner surface of the peripheral forming member and the outer surface of the peripheral waterproof member is maintained at a set distance; and the step of filling a peripheral filler made of a water-resistant material between the inner surface of the peripheral forming member and the outer surface of the peripheral waterproof member. Here, the set distance can be about 3 to 5 mm. The cut part of the bark may be bonded with an adhesive for wood. Silicon may be used to fix the peripheral forming member and the peripheral waterproof member to the bottom forming member. Further, the steps of forming the peripheral part and the bottom part may further include the step of filling a bottom filler on the bottom forming member after the step of filling with the peripheral filler. Here, the bottom filler may be filled to a thickness of 15 to 20 mm.

[0022] As another example, the steps of forming the peripheral part and the bottom part may include: the step of preparing a tubular peripheral waterproof member; the step of cutting the perimeter of the dried bark to match the outer diameter of the peripheral waterproof member and preparing the cut bark as a peripheral forming member; the step of wrapping and bonding the peripheral waterproof member with the cut peripheral forming member; and the step of fixing the peripheral forming member and the peripheral waterproof member to the bottom forming member. Here, silicon may be used to fix the peripheral forming member and the peripheral waterproof member to the bottom forming member. Further, the steps of forming the peripheral part and the bottom part may further include the step of filling a bottom filler on the bottom forming member after the step of fixing the bottom forming member. Here, the bottom filler may be filled to a thickness of 15 to 20 mm.

[0023] As another example, the steps of forming the peripheral portion and the bottom portion may include: the step of bonding the incisions of the dried bark to complete the peripheral forming member; the step of fixing the bottom forming member to the lower end surface of the peripheral forming member; and the step of applying a peripheral waterproof agent made of a water-resistant material to the inner surface of the peripheral forming member to block the penetration of water into the inner surface of the peripheral forming member. Here, silicon may be used to fix the bottom forming member to the lower end surface of the peripheral forming member. The peripheral waterproof agent may be applied two to three times. Further, the steps of forming the peripheral portion and the bottom portion may further include the step of filling a bottom filler on the bottom forming member before or after the step of applying the peripheral waterproof agent. Here, the bottom filler may be filled to a thickness of 15 to 20 mm.

[0024] The method for manufacturing a wooden planter made of log bark according to the above-described embodiment of the present invention may further include the step of forming a drainage hole penetrating the bottom forming member and the bottom filler after the step of forming the peripheral portion and the bottom portion.

[0025] The method for manufacturing a wooden planter made of log bark according to the above-described embodiment of the present invention may further include the step of providing a bottom support member on the lower surface of the bottom forming member and supporting the bottom forming member in a state separated from the ground after the step of forming the peripheral portion and the bottom portion.

Advantages of the Invention

[0026] As described above, the wooden planter made of log bark and the method for manufacturing the same according to the embodiment of the present invention can have the following effects.

[0027] According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a log bark flowerpot including bark, a peripheral forming part, and a bottom forming part. The bark is peeled from the xylem of the log, has a longitudinal incision part, and the peripheral forming part forms a peripheral part so as to include the bark and has a vertically penetrating shape. Therefore, since the log bark flowerpot of the present invention can realize a natural and essential appearance through the log bark, a natural and natural feeling can be conveyed as it is. Further, different from the conventional technique of laboriously digging out the hard xylem of the log to make a flowerpot, since the log bark can be easily separated by peeling the log bark from the xylem, the productivity is remarkably improved, and the log bark flowerpot of the present invention can be mass-produced.

[0028] Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a technical configuration in which the bark is peeled from the xylem of the log by boiling or pretreatment using a peeling agent. Therefore, the log bark can be more easily peeled from the xylem by such pretreatment without using physical tools such as another saw or knife, and ultimately, it can further contribute to the mass production of the log bark flowerpot of the present invention.

[0029] Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a technical configuration in which the peripheral forming part includes a peripheral forming member made of bark and a peripheral waterproof member or a peripheral waterproof agent for waterproofing it. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the peripheral forming member made of log bark from rotting or generating mold due to the water given to the log bark flowerpot of the present invention, and ultimately, the durability is improved against moisture, and the log bark flowerpot of the present invention can be used semi-permanently.

[0030] Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a technical configuration further including a bottom filler. Therefore, the thickness of the bottom of the log bark flowerpot of the present invention can be reinforced together with the bottom forming member, and the waterproof performance can be improved.

[0031] Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the present invention, in order to provide a technical configuration including a bottom support member, the bottom forming member can be supported in a state separated from the ground, the drain holes are not blocked by the table, the drained water can be smoothly drained to the outside, the ventilation can be improved, the generation of mold in the log bark flowerpot of the present invention can be prevented, and the deformation of the peripheral forming member made of log bark can be prevented.

[0032] On the other hand, according to an embodiment of the present invention, as a method for manufacturing a log bark flowerpot, a process of cutting a log to a set length, a process of pretreating the cut log bark so that it can be smoothly peeled from the xylem, a process of longitudinally cutting the pretreated log bark to separate it from the xylem, a process of drying the separated bark, and a process of forming the peripheral part and the bottom using a bottom forming part including a peripheral forming part and a bottom forming member including the dried bark are provided. Therefore, since the log bark flowerpot of the present invention can realize a natural and essential appearance through the log bark, the feeling of naturalness can be conveyed as it is. Also, different from the conventional technology of laboriously digging out the hard xylem of the log to make a flowerpot, the log bark can be easily separated by peeling it from the xylem through the pretreatment process, so the productivity is improved epochally, and the log bark flowerpot of the present invention can be mass-produced.

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0034] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs can easily implement them. However, the present invention can be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described here.

[0035] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a flowerpot made of log bark according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a figure schematically showing a process of forming the flowerpot made of log bark of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a figure showing the flowerpot made of log bark of FIG. 1 in a photograph, and FIG. 4 is a figure schematically showing a state in which a plant is planted in the flowerpot made of log bark of FIG. 3.

[0036] The flowerpot 100 made of log bark according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, a bark L12, a peripheral edge forming portion 110, and a bottom forming portion 120. Hereinafter, with continued reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, each component will be described in detail.

[0037] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the bark L12 is one of the components for forming the peripheral forming portion 110. Such bark L12 can be peeled off from the xylem L11 of the log L10 and can have a longitudinal cut portion S11. For example, to obtain the bark L12, the log L10 can be cut to a set length (a in FIG. 2), the bark L12 of the cut log L10 can be longitudinally cut (b in FIG. 2), and peeled off from the xylem L11. Furthermore, such bark L12 can be provided after drying.

[0038] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the peripheral forming portion 110 is a component for forming the peripheral portion of the log bark flowerpot 100 of the present invention. Such a peripheral forming portion 110 is formed to include the bark L12 peeled off from the xylem L11 of the log L10, and can have a shape penetrating in the vertical direction (see d in FIG. 2).

[0039] As shown in FIG. 1, the bottom forming portion 120 is a component for forming the bottom of the log bark flowerpot 100 of the present invention. Such a bottom forming portion 120 can be provided so as to close the lower opening of the peripheral forming portion 110. For example, the bottom forming portion 120 may include a plate-shaped bottom forming member 121 that closes the lower opening of the peripheral forming portion 110. Furthermore, the bottom forming member 121 may be made of a water-resistant material such as plastic. For reference, since the bottom forming member 121 is a component facing the upper surface of the table when the log bark flowerpot 100 of the present invention is placed on a table or the like, the degree of external exposure is considerably smaller than that of the bark L12 of the peripheral forming portion 110, and a water-resistant plastic may be more advantageous instead of the log. Furthermore, the bottom forming member 121 may be made of a transparent material or may be made of a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) material which is a kind of plastic.

[0040] Therefore, by providing such a component, the log bark flowerpot 100 of the present invention can achieve a natural and essential appearance through the bark L12 of the log L10, so that the feeling of natural nature can be conveyed as it is. Further, unlike the conventional technology that laboriously digs out the hard xylem of the log to make a flowerpot, the bark L12 of the log L10 can be easily separated by peeling it from the xylem L11, thus epochally improving productivity and enabling mass production of the log bark flowerpot 100 of the present invention.

[0041] Furthermore, the bark L12 forming the outside of the peripheral edge forming portion 110 may be obtained by pretreatment, that is, boiling or peeling from the xylem L11 of the log L10 using a peeling agent (including sodium hydroxide). Therefore, the bark L12 of the log L10 can be more easily peeled from the xylem L11 by such pretreatment without using another physical tool such as a saw or a knife for peeling, and ultimately can further contribute to the mass production of the log bark flowerpot 100 of the present invention.

[0042] Hereinafter, with continued reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, the peripheral edge forming portion 110 will be described in more detail.

[0043] The peripheral forming part 110 can have a structure that blocks the penetration of water into the peripheral forming member 111 made of the bark L12. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the peripheral forming part 110 can include a peripheral forming member 111, a peripheral waterproof member 112, a peripheral fixing part 113, and a peripheral filler 114. The peripheral forming member 111 is made of the bark L12 and can have a state in which the longitudinal cut part S11 of the bark L12 is adhered with a wood adhesive. The peripheral waterproof member 112 can have a pipe shape and can be disposed inside the peripheral forming member 111. The peripheral fixing part 113 can fix the peripheral forming member 111 and the peripheral waterproof member 112 to the bottom forming member 121 so that the distance between the inner surface of the peripheral forming member 111 and the outer surface of the peripheral waterproof member 112 is maintained at a set distance. The peripheral filler 114 may be made of a water-resistant material and may be packed between the inner surface of the peripheral forming member 111 and the outer surface of the peripheral waterproof member 112. Here, as the peripheral waterproof member 112, PET or the like may be used. As the peripheral fixing part 113, silicon or the like may be used to enhance the sealing force between the peripheral forming member 111 and the peripheral waterproof member 112 and the bottom forming member 121. As the peripheral filler 114, a transparent epoxy resin may be used.

[0044] Therefore, even when watering the plant in the log bark flowerpot 100 of the present invention, the peripheral waterproof member 112 and the peripheral filler 114 can block the water from reaching the peripheral forming member 111, preventing the peripheral forming member 111 made of the bark L12 of the log L10 from rotting or generating mold. Ultimately, the durability is improved against moisture, and the log bark flowerpot 100 of the present invention can be used semi-permanently.

[0045] In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the log bark flowerpot 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention can further include a bottom filler 122. The bottom filler 122 may be packed on the bottom forming member 121. Here, the bottom filler 122 may be packed to a thickness of about 15 to 20 mm. Therefore, together with the bottom forming member 121, the thickness of the bottom of the log bark flowerpot 100 of the present invention can be reinforced, and the waterproof performance can be improved.

[0046] Also, as the bottom filler 122, a transparent epoxy resin can be used. Furthermore, the transparent epoxy resin used as the bottom filler 122 can contain a color toner (not shown) for the bottom pattern.

[0047] In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the log bark flowerpot 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention can further include a drain hole 130. The drain hole 130 can be formed in a form that penetrates the bottom forming member 121 and the bottom filler 122.

[0048] In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the log bark flowerpot 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention can further include a bottom support member 140. The bottom support member 140 can be provided on the lower surface (i.e., the bottom surface) of the bottom forming member 121 and can support the bottom forming member 121 in a state separated from the ground. Therefore, the drain hole 130 will not be blocked by the table, and the drained water can be smoothly drained to the outside. For example, the bottom support member 140 may be made of a rubber material or may be coated with a rubber material.

[0049] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5, a method for manufacturing the log bark flowerpot 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0050] FIG. 5 is a flowchart schematically showing the manufacturing method of the log bark flowerpot of FIG. 1.

[0051] The method for manufacturing the log bark flowerpot 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention first cuts the log L10 to a set length (a in FIG. 2, S110 in FIG. 5). For reference, the set length may be the height of the log bark flowerpot 100 of the present invention.

[0052] Next, the cut bark L12 of the log is pretreated (S120) so as to be smoothly peeled from the xylem L11. As an example, although the process of pretreatment (S120) is not shown, it can be carried out in a series of processes in which a container (not shown) filled with water is prepared, the cut log is placed in the prepared container, and the water is heated for a set time. Here, the set (boiling) time for heating can be about 1 hour. As another example, although the process of pretreatment is not shown, a container filled with water is prepared, a peeling agent containing sodium hydroxide is put into the prepared container, and the cut log is immersed in the container containing the peeling agent for a set time. Here, the set time for immersion can be about 2 days.

[0053] After that, the pretreated bark L12 of the log is longitudinally cut open and separated from the xylem L11 (b and c in FIG. 2, S130 in FIG. 5). Next, the separated bark L12 is dried in the shade (S140). Then, using the peripheral forming part 110 including the dried bark L12 and the bottom forming part 120 including the bottom forming member 121, the peripheral part and the bottom of the log bark flowerpot 100 of the present invention are formed (d, e, f, and g in FIG. 2, and S150 in FIG. 5). Specifically, the process of forming the peripheral part and the bottom (S150 in FIG. 5) is as follows.

[0054] First, the cut part S11 of the dried bark L12 can be adhered to complete the peripheral forming member 111 (d in FIG. 2, S151 in FIG. 5). Next, in order to block the penetration of water into the inner surface of the peripheral forming member 111, the tubular peripheral waterproof member 112 can be disposed inside the peripheral forming member 111 (S152 in FIG. 5). Then, the set of the peripheral forming member 111 and the peripheral waterproof member 112 can be fixed to the bottom forming member 121 with the peripheral fixing part 113 so that the distance between the inner surface of the peripheral forming member 111 and the outer surface of the peripheral waterproof member 112 is maintained at the set distance (S153 in FIG. 5). Finally, the peripheral filling agent 114 made of a water-resistant material can be filled between the inner surface of the peripheral forming member 111 and the outer surface of the peripheral waterproof member 112 (S154 in FIG. 5).

[0055] Here, in the process of completing the peripheral forming member 111 (S151 in FIG. 5), the cut portion S11 of the bark L12 may be adhered with a wood adhesive. And in the process of fixing to the bottom forming member 121 with the peripheral fixing portion 113 (S153 in FIG. 5), the bottom forming member 121 may have a plate shape, may be made of a water-resistant material such as plastic, may use a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) material as the plastic, and as the peripheral fixing portion 113, silicon may be used to enhance the sealing force between the peripheral forming member 111, the peripheral waterproof member 112, and the bottom forming member 121. The set interval between the peripheral forming member 111 and the peripheral waterproof member 112 may be about 3 to 5 mm, the peripheral waterproof member 112 may use PET, and the peripheral filler 114 may use a transparent epoxy resin.

[0056] In addition, the process of forming the peripheral portion and the bottom (S150 in FIG. 5) can be implemented to further include the process of filling the bottom filler 122 on the bottom forming member 121 (S155 in FIG. 5) after the process of filling the peripheral filler (S154 in FIG. 5) is completed as described above. Here, the bottom filler 122 may be filled to a thickness of 15 to 20 mm.

[0057] After that, after the bottom filler 122 is filled, a drain hole 130 can be formed through the bottom forming member 121 and the bottom filler 122 (S160). Finally, a bottom support member 140 is provided on the lower surface of the bottom forming member 121 to support the bottom forming member 121 in a state separated from the ground (S170).

[0058] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8, the log bark flowerpot 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0059] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the log bark flowerpot according to the second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a view showing the log bark flowerpot of FIG. 6 in a photograph, and FIG. 8 is a view schematically showing a state in which a plant is planted in the log bark flowerpot of FIG. 7.

[0060] As shown in Fig. 6, the log bark flowerpot 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is the same as the first embodiment of the present invention described above except for the peripheral edge forming portion 210. Therefore, the following description will focus on this portion.

[0061] As shown in Fig. 6, the peripheral edge forming portion 210 can include a peripheral edge forming member 211, a peripheral edge waterproof member 212, an adhesive 213, and a peripheral edge fixing portion 214. The peripheral edge forming member 211 is made of bark L12. Based on the longitudinal cut portion (see S11 in Fig. 2), its perimeter can be cut, and the cut portion can be provided in an open state without being adhered with a woodworking adhesive. The peripheral edge waterproof member 212 can have a pipe shape and can be wrapped by the open peripheral edge forming member 211. The adhesive 213 can adhere the inner surface of the peripheral edge forming member 211 to the outer surface of the peripheral edge waterproof member 212. The peripheral edge fixing portion 214 can fix the set of the peripheral edge forming member 211 and the peripheral edge waterproof member 212 adhered to each other to the bottom forming member 121.

[0062] Here, the peripheral edge forming member 211 may cut its perimeter so as to have an inner diameter corresponding to the outer diameter of the peripheral edge waterproof member 212 based on the outer diameter of the peripheral edge waterproof member 212. As the peripheral edge waterproof member 212, a PVC pipe harder than PET (PET) may be used. As the peripheral edge fixing portion 214, silicon or the like may be used to enhance the sealing force between the peripheral edge waterproof member 212 and the bottom forming member 121.

[0063] Hereinafter, with reference to Figs. 6 to 9, a method for manufacturing the log bark flowerpot 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0064] Fig. 9 is a flowchart schematically showing the method for manufacturing the log bark flowerpot of Fig. 6.

[0065] As shown in Fig. 9, the method for manufacturing the log bark flowerpot 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is the same as the manufacturing method described in the first embodiment of the present invention described above except for the process (S250) of forming the peripheral edge and the bottom. Therefore, the following description will focus on this portion.

[0066] First, as shown in FIG. 9, a tubular peripheral waterproof member 212 is prepared (S251). Then, the perimeter of the dried bark (refer to L12 in FIG. 2) is cut to match the outer diameter of the peripheral waterproof member 212, and the cut bark L12 is prepared as a peripheral forming member 211 (S252). Thereafter, the peripheral waterproof member 212 is wrapped and adhered with the cut peripheral forming member 211 (S253). Finally, a set of the peripheral forming member 211 and the peripheral waterproof member 212 adhered to each other with an adhesive 213 is fixed to the bottom forming member 121 with a peripheral fixing portion 214 (S254).

[0067] Here, in the process of fixing with the peripheral fixing portion 214 (S254), in the peripheral fixing portion 214, silicon or the like may be used to fix a set of the peripheral forming member 211 and the peripheral waterproof member 212 adhered to each other to the bottom forming member 121 in a sealed manner. The bottom forming member 121 may have a plate shape, may be made of a water-resistant material such as plastic, and a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) material may be used as the plastic.

[0068] In addition, the process of forming the peripheral portion and the bottom (S250 in FIG. 9) can be implemented to further include a process of filling the upper part of the bottom forming member 121 with a bottom filler 122 (S255 in FIG. 9) after the process of fixing with the peripheral fixing portion 214 (S254 in FIG. 9) is completed as described above. Here, the bottom filler 122 may be filled to a thickness of 15 to 20 mm.

[0069] Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 10, a wooden planter 300 made of log bark according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0070] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a wooden planter made of log bark according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] The wooden planter 300 made of log bark according to the third embodiment of the present invention is the same as the first embodiment of the present invention described above except for the peripheral forming portion 310 as shown in FIG. 10, and thus will be mainly described below.

[0072] As shown in FIG. 10, the peripheral edge forming portion 310 may include a peripheral edge forming member 311, a peripheral edge fixing portion 312, and a peripheral edge waterproof agent 313. The peripheral edge forming member 311 may be made of the tree bark L12 and may have a state in which a longitudinally cut portion of the tree bark L12 (see S11 in FIG. 2) is adhered with a wood adhesive. The peripheral edge fixing portion 312 can fix the peripheral edge forming member 311 to the bottom forming member 121. The peripheral edge waterproof agent 313 may be made of a water-resistant material and may be applied to the inner surface of the peripheral edge forming member 311.

[0073] Here, as the peripheral edge fixing portion 312, silicon or the like may be used to enhance the sealing force between the peripheral edge forming member 311 and the bottom forming member 121. The peripheral edge waterproof agent 313 may be applied to the inner surface of the peripheral edge forming member 311 one or more times. As the peripheral edge waterproof agent 313, a transparent epoxy resin may be used.

[0074] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, a method for manufacturing the log bark flowerpot 300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0075] FIG. 11 is a flowchart schematically showing the method for manufacturing the log bark flowerpot of FIG. 10.

[0076] As shown in FIG. 11, the method for manufacturing the log bark flowerpot 300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention is the same as the manufacturing method described in the first embodiment of the present invention except for the process (S350) of forming the peripheral edge and the bottom, and thus will be mainly described below.

[0077] First, as shown in FIG. 11, the cut portion of the dried tree bark L12 (see S11 in FIG. 2) can be adhered to complete the peripheral edge forming member 311 (S351). Then, the peripheral edge member 311 can be fixed to the bottom forming member 121 with the peripheral edge fixing portion 312 (S352). Finally, in order to block the penetration of water into the inner surface of the peripheral edge forming member 311, a peripheral edge waterproof agent 313 made of a water-resistant material can be applied to the inner surface of the peripheral edge forming member 311 (S353).

[0078] Here, the bottom forming member 121 may have a plate shape, may be made of a water-resistant material such as plastic, and may use a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) material as the plastic. As the peripheral fixing part 312, silicon or the like may be used to enhance the sealing force between the peripheral forming member 311 and the bottom forming member 121. The peripheral waterproof agent 313 may be applied two to three times.

[0079] In addition, the process of forming the peripheral part and the bottom (S350 in FIG. 11) can be implemented to further include the process of filling the upper part of the bottom forming member 121 with the bottom filler 122 (S354 in FIG. 11) after the process of applying with the peripheral waterproof agent 313 (S353 in FIG. 11) is completed as described above. Here, the bottom filler 122 may be filled to a thickness of 15 to 20 mm.

[0080] As described above, the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail. However, the scope of the rights of the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications and improvements by those skilled in the art using the basic concept of the present invention defined in the following claims also belong to the scope of the rights of the present invention.

Industrial Applicability

[0081] The present invention relates to a flowerpot and has industrial applicability.

Claims

1. A flowerpot made of log bark, comprising: Bark peeled from the xylem of a log and having a longitudinal cut; A vertically penetrating peripheral forming part that forms a peripheral part so as to include the bark; and A bottom forming part that closes the lower opening of the peripheral forming part to form a bottom; A flowerpot made of log bark, including the above.

2. The flowerpot made of log bark according to claim 1, wherein The flowerpot has a waterproof structure that blocks the penetration of water into the peripheral forming member.

3. A method for manufacturing a flowerpot made of log bark according to claim 1, comprising: Cutting the log into a set length; Pretreating the cut log bark so as to be smoothly peeled from the woody part; Vertically cutting the pretreated log bark to separate it from the xylem; Drying the separated bark; and Using the dried bark, a peripheral forming part, and a bottom forming part including a bottom forming member, forming a peripheral part and a bottom; A method for manufacturing a flowerpot made of log bark, including the above.

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