Flower vase

Abstract

To provide a flower vase which can be simply and easily installed.SOLUTION: A flowerpot to be placed on a placement surface of an object, the flowerpot comprising: a main body including an accommodating portion configured to accommodate an object and a holding portion configured to hold the accommodating portion; and a support attached to the main body, wherein the holding portion includes a first step portion continuous with the accommodating portion, a second step portion having a step with the first step portion, and a step portion forming the step between the first step portion and the second step portion, wherein the flower vase can be installed such that the storage portion is located above a placement surface and a portion of the second step portion near a lower end is located below the placement surface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a flower vase. [Background technology]

[0002] As a flower vase for a single flower, for example, a "single flower vase set comprising a single flower vase and a base on which the single flower vase is placed, characterized in that a fitting portion with an opening is formed integrally with the base, and the bottom portion of the single flower vase is formed to fit into the opening of the fitting portion" has been proposed (see claim 1 of Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3215979 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The single-flower vase set can hold one, two, or three flowers and can be placed stably without tipping over (see paragraph 0009 of Patent Document 1).

[0005] However, the single-flower vase set is complicated because the vase and the base are all placed above the placement surface.

[0006] Furthermore, the single-flower vase set is not suitable for installation on the edge or corner of a table or piece of furniture.

[0007] The present invention is intended to solve at least one of the above problems, and aims to provide a flower vase that can be installed simply and easily. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] One aspect of the present invention for solving the above problem is a flower vase to be placed on the placing surface of a placed object, comprising a main body having a storage section for storing an object and a holding section for holding the storage section, and a support device attached to the main body, wherein the holding section has two step sections: a first step section continuing from the storage section and a second step section having a step with the first step section, and a step section forming the step between the two step sections, and the flower vase can be placed on the placed object with the support device attached to the second step section, so that the storage section is above the placing surface and the part of the second step section near the lower end is below the placing surface.

[0009] The support may be made of an elastic material.

[0010] The holding portion may be configured to have a continuous rod-shaped body.

[0011] The storage section may have a peripheral wall formed by a portion of a cylindrical body attached to the rod-shaped body near the upper end thereof, and a bottom surface formed by the upper end surface of the rod-shaped body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present invention, a flower vase that can be installed simply and easily can be provided.

[0013] Problems, configurations, and effects other than those described above will become apparent from the following description of the embodiments. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of an installation state of a flower vase according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of an installation state of a flower vase according to one embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of an installation state in which flowers are placed in a vase according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flower vase according to an embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flower vase according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flower vase according to an embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of an installation state of a flower vase according to one embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of an installation state of a flower vase according to one embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 1 is a front view showing the main body of a flower vase according to Example 1 of an embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a vertical cross section of a flower vase according to Example 1 of an embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a vertical cross section of a flower vase according to Example 1 of an embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a support for a flower vase according to Example 1 of an embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of a method for manufacturing the main body of the vase according to Example 1 of an embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flower vase according to a first modified example of an embodiment. [Figure 15] 10 is a diagram for explaining the position of a support for a vase and the angle of the main body according to one embodiment. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that components common to the following embodiments will be assigned the same reference numerals as those previously mentioned, and their description may be omitted. Furthermore, when referring to the shape, positional relationship, etc. of components, etc., it is understood that the reference numerals include those that are substantially similar or similar to the shape, etc., unless otherwise specified or when it is clearly considered otherwise in principle.

[0016] 1 and 2 are perspective views showing an example of an installed state of a flower vase according to an embodiment, and Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of an installed state of a flower vase according to an embodiment with flowers placed therein.

[0017] The flower vase 1 according to this embodiment is to be placed on the support surface T1 of the object T. The object T is, for example, a piece of furniture such as a table, desk, or shelf. The support surface T1 is, for example, a surface that is approximately horizontal with the ground, such as the top surface of the object T. The flower vase 1 is, for example, a flower vase in which cut branches, leaves, flowers, etc. from plants are placed in water and used for arranging flowers, and is particularly suitable for arranging a single flower in a vase.

[0018] The vase 1 includes a main body and a support 9. The main body has a storage section 2 for storing an object O, such as a flower, and a holder 3 for holding the storage section 2. The portion of the object O near the bottom is stored in the storage section 2, and the portion near the top is exposed from the storage section 2 and is available for viewing.

[0019] The holding section 3 has two steps: a first step 31 continuing from the storage section 2 and a second step 32 having a step with the first step 31, and a step portion 33 that forms the step between the two steps. It can also be said that the step portion 33 is a portion that connects the two steps by shifting their positions.

[0020] The support 9 is attached to the holder 3 of the main body. The support 9 has an attachment hole that has the same shape as the outer periphery of the second step 32 of the holder 3 and is smaller than the outer periphery of the second step 32.

[0021] As shown in the figure, the vase 1 can be installed such that the support 9 is attached to the second step 32 and placed on the object T, with the storage section 2 above the placement surface T1 and the part of the second step 32 near the lower end below the placement surface T1.

[0022] The vase 1 can be installed simply by attaching the support 9 to the main body and placing it on the object T, so that it is very easy to install on the placement surface T1.

[0023] When the vase 1 is in the installed state shown in Figures 1 and 2, more specifically, when the support 9 is attached to the holding portion 3 and placed on the object T, the portion near the lower end of the second step portion 32 is below the placing surface T1, so the appearance of the portion above the placing surface T1 is simple and highly aesthetically pleasing.

[0024] Because the appearance of the portion of the vase 1 above the placement surface T1 is simple, when it is placed as shown in Figure 3, or more specifically, when it is placed on a placement object T with the object O contained in the vase 1, it contrasts with the gorgeous object O, making the object O stand out.

[0025] As shown in the figure, the vase 1 can be placed by utilizing an end or corner of the object T to be placed on. For example, in the example of Fig. 1, the vase 1 is placed on an end (the intersection of the placement surface T1 and the end surface T2 and the vicinity thereof) with a support 9 placed on it. In the examples of Figs. 2 and 3, the vase 1 is placed on a corner (the intersection of the placement surface T1, the end surface T2, and the end surface T3 that is approximately perpendicular to both of them and the vicinity thereof) with a support 9 placed on it. In the example shown, the vase 1 can also be said to be placed on an end or corner.

[0026] In the illustrated installed state, the vase 1 is stationary, with the lower part of the left support 9 and the upper part of the right support 9 balanced around the part of the support 9 that contacts the object T. The attachment position of the support 9 on the second stage 32 of the vase 1 can be changed, and the attachment position can be adjusted according to the object O and the amount of water to be supplied (the amount of water to be put into the storage section 2). In other words, the vase 1 can be adjusted to maintain overall balance by moving the fulcrum.

[0027] 4 to 6 are diagrams showing an example of a vase according to one embodiment, with FIG. 4 being a front view, FIG. 5(a) being an example of a right side view, FIG. 5(b) being another example of a right side view, FIG. 6(a) being an example of a plan view, and FIG. 6(b) being an example of a bottom view. In each diagram, X indicates the left-right direction (horizontal direction), Y indicates the up-down direction (vertical direction), and Z indicates the front-back direction (depth direction). The main body of the vase 1 and the support 9 will be described in more detail below.

[0028] As described above, the main body of the vase 1 comprises the storage section 2 and the holding section 3. As shown in Figure 4, the main body is preferably vertically long, with the height between the top and bottom ends being greater than the width between the left and right ends when viewed from the front.

[0029] As shown by the dashed line in the figure, the interior of the storage section 2 has a cylindrical peripheral wall 21 with an open upper end surface 211, and a bottom surface 22 formed by the upper end surface 310 of the holding section 3. As an example, the storage section 2 is formed by a metal cylindrical body. Although the storage section 2 in the illustrated example is cylindrical, the storage section 2 may have other shapes, such as a rectangular tube. The storage section 2 has a storage space formed by the inner peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 21 and the bottom surface 22 that closes this inner peripheral surface from below, and this storage space stores the portion of the object O near the bottom end, and in the case of a flower arrangement, water is placed in it.

[0030] As described above, the holding portion 3 is a portion that holds the accommodation portion 2, and includes both the first step portion 31 and the second step portion 32, and the step portion 33 that provides a step between them.

[0031] The first step 31 is a portion that continues to the storage section 2, and its upper end surface 310 doubles as the bottom surface 22 of the storage section 2. The first step 31 has a shape that extends in a substantially straight line. As an example, the first step 31 has a uniform outer periphery size as shown in the figure. As an example, the first step 31 has an outer periphery that is the same size and shape as the storage section 2. The first step 31 may be solid like the second step 32 described below, or may be hollow in whole or in part except for the upper end surface 310. As an example, the first step 31 is made of the same material as the second step 32 described below.

[0032] The second step 32 has a shape that extends substantially linearly. The example in Figures 4 to 6 shows the appearance of the flower vase 1 in an orientation in which the second step 32 extends substantially vertically (extends parallel to the YZ plane).

[0033] The second step portion 32 is solid (dense). In the illustrated example, the second step portion 32 is cylindrical, but the second step portion 32 may have other shapes such as a rectangular column. As an example, the second step portion 32 has a uniform outer periphery size as illustrated. As an example, the second step portion 32 has an outer periphery of the same size and shape as the storage portion 2.

[0034] For example, the second stage 32 is formed by inserting a metal rod into the inner periphery of a metal cylinder. For example, the second stage 32 is formed by filling the inner periphery of the cylinder with a substance having a higher specific gravity than water. For example, the second stage 32 may be formed only with a rod made of a material such as metal or tempered glass.

[0035] If the second step 32 is defined as the lower part and the part of the main body other than this lower part is defined as the upper part, the height H2 of the lower part of the main body is preferably equal to or greater than the height H1 of the upper part, and more preferably, the height H2 of the lower part is greater than the height H1 of the upper part. The main body is configured so that the center of gravity of the entire main body is located near the second step 32. As an example, the center of gravity of the main body is located near the step direction side of the upper half of the lengthwise direction of the second step 32 (to the right in FIG. 4), and as a specific example, it is located near below the attachment position of the support tool 9 in FIG. 15(a) described later.

[0036] By configuring the vase 1 in this manner, the center of gravity is always near the bottom, making it less likely to tip over when in use and containing an object O. Also, the vase 1 can be easily balanced overall by adjusting the attachment position of the support 9 to the second stage 32 depending on the object O, the amount of water supplied, etc. The second stage 32 may be installed in contact with the object T, or may not be installed in a manner that makes contact with it.

[0037] The step portion 33 is a portion that connects both step portions in such a manner that one is offset from the other when viewed from the front. In the example of Fig. 4, the first step portion 31 (second step portion 32) is offset to the right (left) from the position of the second step portion 32 (first step portion 31).

[0038] The step portion 33 has a first corner portion 331, which is a corner portion (curved portion, bent portion) continuing from the first step portion 31, a second corner portion 332, which is a corner portion (curved portion, bent portion) continuing from the second step portion 32, and an intermediate portion 333 continuing from both corner portions. As an example, the intermediate portion 333 is a straight line extending approximately horizontally and forming a right angle with the second step portion 32. More preferably, the intermediate portion 333 is inclined and forms an obtuse angle with the second step portion 32, as shown in the figure. The intermediate portion 333 may be configured to form a right angle with the first step portion 31, but is preferably configured to form an obtuse angle with the first step portion 31, as shown in the figure. Configuring the intermediate portion 333 in such an inclined shape improves workability during manufacturing (e.g., bending) and improves aesthetic appearance during use.

[0039] In this way, when viewed from the front, the holding portion 3 is configured in a roughly stepped (Z-shaped) shape, with steps on both ends and a step portion 33 that forms the step between the two steps. By providing a step between the steps of the holding portion 3, the container portion 2 always protrudes toward the inside of the placement surface T1 (toward the center of the placement surface T1), even when the vase 1 is placed at an end or corner, making it easier to attract attention to the object O (see Figure 3).

[0040] As an example, the holding section 3 has a first step 31 and a second step 32 that extend generally parallel to each other when viewed from the front. More preferably, as shown in the figure, the holding section 3 has the first step 31 extending at an angle relative to the second step 32, with the portion closer to the upper end being farther away from the extension line of the second step 32. By configuring the holding section 3 in this way, the vase 1 can be installed so that the storage section 2 protrudes further inward from the placement surface T1, making the object O more likely to attract attention.

[0041] As shown in Figure 5(b), for example, the holder 3 is configured so that the stepped portion 33 provides a step between the two steps even when viewed from the side. More preferably, as shown in Figure 5(a), the holder 3 is configured so that the stepped portion 33 does not provide a step between the two steps and does not form an angle with the second step 32 when viewed from the side. By configuring the holder 3 in this way, the overall structure of the vase 1 becomes simpler and it becomes easier to balance it.

[0042] Figure 6 shows an example of a plan view and a bottom view of the holding portion 3 when configured as shown in Figure 5(a). Because the second step 32 is solid, the main body does not have an opening at the bottom end surface defined by the lower end surface 320 of the second step 32. Line AA in Figure 6(a) is the front-to-back center line that divides the illustrated vase 1 into front and back halves. In other words, the illustrated vase 1 is configured to be symmetrical with respect to the front-to-back center line.

[0043] The support 9 is not particularly limited, but is preferably made of an elastic material. By making the support 9 of an elastic material, the vase 1 is less likely to slip on the object T. For example, even if the corners or ends of the object T include curved or rounded surfaces, the support 9 will function as an anti-slip device, making the vase 1 more stable when placed on the object T.

[0044] As shown in Figure 6, when the support 9 is attached to the second step 32, the width W2 from the center of the cross section (cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction) of the second step 32 at the attached position to the outer periphery on the step side is smaller than the width W1 from the center of the cross section of the step 33. By configuring it in this way, the area of ​​the vase 1 that comes into contact with the object T to be placed thereon can be made smaller, making it more compact.

[0045] Although not particularly limited, the support 9 is, for example, configured in a ring (doughnut) shape, with the inner circumference of the ring shape forming the mounting hole. In this case, the support 9 is configured so that the outer radius is smaller than the width W1. The mounting position of the support 9 can be adjusted, for example, by allowing the inner peripheral surface to slide on the outer peripheral surface of the second step portion 32.

[0046] 7 and 8 are perspective views showing examples of how a vase according to one embodiment is set up. The vase 1 of this embodiment allows an object O to be set up and appreciated at various angles.

[0047] 1 and 2, for example, the vase 1 is placed on the support surface T1 in a nearly upright position. On the other hand, in Fig. 7, the vase 1 is placed on the support surface T1 with its lower portion inclined significantly and its upper portion tilted significantly inward of the support surface T1. Because the holder 3 has a stepped portion 33, the vase 1 is always tilted inward of the support surface T1.

[0048] The mounting position of the support 9 may be adjusted to achieve a desired tilt angle of the vase 1. In other words, the fulcrum of the vase 1 can be moved according to the tilt angle to achieve balance. The vase 1 can be placed at a wide range of angles because the portion of the second step 32 near the lower end extends below the placement surface T1.

[0049] 8, the vase 1 may be placed with the first corner 331 in contact with the placement surface T1. In other words, the vase 1 may be placed in a manner that it is supported at two points, the support 9 and the first corner 331.

[0050] FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the position of a support and the angle of the main body of a vase according to one embodiment, and is a schematic illustration of adjusting the position of the support and adjusting the angle of the main body.

[0051] The center of gravity of the main body of the vase 1 is located near the bottom, and in the example of Figure 15(a), it is located approximately at the position where the support 9 is attached. As mentioned above, the second stage 32 is the bottom, and the rest of the main body is the top. When flowers are placed in the vase 1, the top becomes heavy, but the weight can be restored by shifting the support 9 upward (upward).

[0052] As shown in FIG. 15(b), the vase 1 can arrange flowers by shifting the position of the support 9 upward and making the inclination angle α of the main body (the included angle with the end face T2) relatively large.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 15(c), the vase 1 can also be used to arrange flowers by shifting the position of the support 9 further upward and making the tilt angle α of the main body relatively small.

[0054] As shown in FIG. 15(d), the position of the support 9 of the vase 1 can be shifted further upward, so that the main body is placed in a nearly upright position to arrange flowers.

[0055] In this way, the flower vase 1 allows the user to intuitively feel the weight of the flowers and vases while working (adjusting the position of the support 9 and adjusting the angle of the main body) and determine the posture and arrangement of the flowers and vases as desired.

[0056] Generally, flowers are enjoyed for their appearance and fragrance, and vases are enjoyed for their appearance, with no attention paid to their weight. In contrast, the concept of the present invention is to provide a new experience for users to decorate flowers while intuitively feeling and being aware of the weight of the flowers and vases.

[0057] As shown in the illustration, the vase 1 is made of a single thin rod, reminiscent of a flower stem. By adding a soft Z-shaped curve to the middle of the vase 1, it breaks away from an artificial straight line design and is easier to hold in the hand.

[0058] Example 1 Fig. 9 is a front view showing the main body of a flower vase according to Example 1 of one embodiment. Fig. 10 is a diagram showing a longitudinal section of a flower vase according to Example 1 of one embodiment, where (a) is a cross-sectional view along the front-to-back center line and (b) is an enlarged view of part B in (a). Fig. 11 is a diagram showing a longitudinal section of a flower vase according to Example 1 of one embodiment, where (a) is an enlarged view of part C in Fig. 10(a) and (b) is an exploded enlarged view of part C. Fig. 12 is a diagram showing a support for a flower vase according to Example 1 of one embodiment, where (a) is a perspective view and (b) is a plan view. Note that explanations that overlap with those described above will be omitted as appropriate.

[0059] The main body of the vase 1 in this example is made of, for example, a metal such as copper. The length L1 of the storage section 2 shown in Figure 9 is, for example, within a range of 50 mm to 120 mm. The outer diameter (outer diameter) of the storage section 2 is, for example, within a range of 4 mm to 12 mm. The inner diameter (inner diameter) of the storage section 2 is, for example, approximately 1 mm to 2 mm smaller than the outer diameter.

[0060] More specifically, the storage section 2 has a length L1 of about 70 mm, an outer diameter of about 6 mm, and an inner diameter of about 5 mm. The length L2 of the first step 31 is, for example, about 20 mm from the viewpoints of workability during manufacturing and aesthetics during use, which will be described later.

[0061] As shown in Fig. 12, the support 9 is made of, for example, a rubber O-ring. The support 9 may be made of an elastic material having properties similar to or similar to rubber. When the storage section 2 and the first step 31 have the above-mentioned sizes, the support 9 has an inner diameter D1 of 6 mm or less, more preferably smaller than 6 mm, from the viewpoint of closely fitting the outer periphery of the first step 31. The outer diameter D2 is about 2 to 3.5 times the inner diameter, for example, about 16 mm.

[0062] As another example, the storage section 2 has a length L1 of about 90 mm, an outer diameter of about 8 mm, and an inner diameter of about 7 mm. The length L2 of the first step 31 is, for example, about 31 mm from the viewpoints of workability during manufacturing and aesthetics during use, which will be described later. Furthermore, the support 9 has an inner diameter D1 of 8 mm or less, more preferably smaller than 8 mm, from the viewpoint of closely fitting the outer periphery of the first step 31. The outer diameter D2 is, for example, about 22 mm.

[0063] 10 and 11, the main body of this example is composed of a cylindrical body that forms a peripheral wall over the entire length, and a rod-shaped body that fills the inner periphery of the cylindrical body except for the length L1 of the storage section 2. In other words, the main body of this example is composed of the cylindrical body attached (covered) to the outer periphery of the rod-shaped body.

[0064] As shown in the figure, the storage section 2 has a peripheral wall 21 formed by the upper end portion of a cylindrical body attached to the rod-shaped body, and a bottom surface 22 formed by the upper end surface of the rod-shaped body. The holding section 3 is formed by a continuous rod-shaped body, and the peripheral wall is formed by a cylindrical body that covers the outer periphery of this rod-shaped body. The main body in this example has a roughly uniform outer periphery. The diameter of the rod-shaped body is roughly the same as the inner diameter of the cylindrical body, and it fits tightly against the inner periphery of the cylindrical body to prevent water leakage.

[0065] <Manufacturing method> 13 is a cross-sectional view for explaining an example of a method for manufacturing the main body of the vase according to Example 1 of an embodiment. An example of a method for manufacturing the main body of this example will be described below.

[0066] As shown in Figure 13(a), in this example, first, a first cylindrical body 11 which is a metal cylinder, a rod-shaped body 12 which is a metal round bar of the same length as the first cylindrical body 11, and a second cylindrical body 13 which is a metal cylinder of the same length as the length L1 of the storage section 2 are prepared.

[0067] As shown in FIG. 13(b), next, the first cylindrical body 11 and the rod-shaped body 12 are used to fabricate an assembly by inserting the rod-shaped body 12 into the first cylindrical body 11, for example, by press-fitting, leaving a cavity of length L1 near the upper end of the first cylindrical body 11 and a protruding (exposed) portion of the rod-shaped body 12 by a length L3 equal to L1. Then, the protruding portion of the rod-shaped body 12 of this assembly is covered by press-fitting, for example. That is, as shown in FIG. 11, in this example, the lower end of the second step portion 32 forms a peripheral wall formed by the second cylindrical body 13. In other words, the main body of this example has a peripheral wall formed over its entire length by the first cylindrical body 11 and the second cylindrical body 13. By fabricating the main body of this example in this manner, a uniform outer diameter can be easily achieved. Because the assembly has a cavity at the top, the center of gravity is located below the midpoint of the length. The second cylindrical body may be attached after the bending process described below.

[0068] As shown in FIG. 13(c), the assembly is bent below the cavity and above the midpoint of the length by bending or the like to form a stepped body. In this example, the bending process is performed on the assembly in which the rod-shaped body 12 is press-fitted into the first cylindrical body 11, ensuring strength during bending. This also results in a tightly sealed interior except for the storage space of the first cylindrical body 11, preventing water leakage. In this example, the bending process is performed above the midpoint of the length, improving aesthetics and allowing the second step portion 32, which acts as a balancer, to be made longer.

[0069] The first cylindrical body 11, the rod-shaped body 12, and the second cylindrical body 13 may be plated, painted, or the like. In addition, both ends of these may be chamfered to prevent the user from being injured or the object T from being damaged.

[0070] In this example, the above method allows the production of a main body that is suitable for mass production and has excellent design.

[0071] <Variation 1> 14A and 14B show a vase according to a first variation of an embodiment, with (a) being a front view and (b) being a diagram showing the components. The main body of the vase 1 in this example is made using a rod-shaped body 12 and a third cylindrical body 14 that is shorter than the first cylindrical body 11 and longer than the second cylindrical body 13.

[0072] As an example, as shown in the figure, the third cylindrical body 14 has a length such that the lower end overlaps a portion or the entire length of the first step portion 31. In other words, in this example, the step portion 33 and the second step portion 32 are formed only by the rod-shaped body 12. The bending process is performed on the rod-shaped body 12. The bending process may be performed before or after the rod-shaped body 12 is press-fitted into the third cylindrical body 14.

[0073] In the above description, the vase 1 is used for arranging flowers, but the vase 1 may be used to hold ornamental objects such as dried flowers or artificial flowers, and to display these items.

[0074] Furthermore, in the above explanation, an example was given in which the placement surface T1 is a surface that is approximately horizontal to the ground and is the top surface of a placement object T such as furniture (a table, desk, shelf, etc.), but it is not limited to this as long as the vase 1 can be placed on it.

[0075] The above describes the embodiment of the flower vase according to the present invention, as well as examples and modifications thereof. However, these are merely examples of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to these. The present invention also includes combinations of the above embodiments and their modifications, as well as various other modifications. Various additions, modifications, and partial deletions are possible within the scope of the conceptual idea and spirit of the present invention, which can be derived from the content defined in the claims and their equivalents. [Explanation of symbols]

[0076] 1...flower vase, 11...first cylindrical body, 12...rod-shaped body, 13...second cylindrical body, 14...third cylindrical body, 2...storage section, 21...peripheral wall, 22...bottom surface, 3...holding section, 31...first step section, 32...second step section, 33...step section, 9...support.

Claims

1. A flower vase to be placed on a placement surface of an object, a main body including a storage section for storing an object and a holding section for holding the storage section; a support attached to the main body, The holding portion is a first step portion continuing to the storage portion and a second step portion having a step difference with the first step portion; a step portion that forms the step between the two step portions, The flower vase can be installed such that the support is attached to the second step portion and placed on the object to be placed, the storage portion is above the placement surface, and a portion of the second step portion near the lower end is below the placement surface. A flower vase characterized by the above.

2. The support is made of an elastic material.

2. A flower vase according to claim 1.

3. The holding portion is configured to have a continuous rod-shaped body.

3. A flower vase according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The storage section is a peripheral wall formed by a portion of a cylindrical body attached to the rod-shaped body near the upper end; and a bottom surface formed by the upper end surface of the rod-shaped body.

4. A flower vase according to claim 3.

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