Plant cultivation cases

Abstract

To provide a plant cultivation case in which cultivation soil is placed inside to plant the plants and cultivate them. [Solution] A water-impermeable, moisture-permeable flexible nonwoven fabric is folded along creases so that the center portion forms the bottom surface and the periphery of the center portion forms walls 5B, 5D, 5F, and 5H that surround the bottom surface to form a plant cultivation case 1. Such a plant cultivation case 1 is highly portable and storable, can be easily folded along the creases, and can be reused any number of times by unfolding the folded case and returning it to its original state.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a plant cultivation case in which plants are grown by placing cultivation soil inside. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, plants have been cultivated in pots made of thin materials such as vinyl or polyethylene, filled with soil. Non-Patent Document 1 is shown as a prior art related to such vinyl pots. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Non-Patent Document 1] Daiichi Vinyl Poly Pot [Black] (20-pack) 9.0cm [online], Amazon.co.jp, [Searched on December 8, 2025], Internet <URL:https: / / www.amazon.co.jp / %E7%AC%AC%E4%B8%80%E3%83%93%E3%83%8B%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB-%E3%83%9D%E3%83%AA%E3%83%9D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88-%E9%BB%92-20%E5%80%8B%E5%85%A5%E3%82%8A%E3%83%91%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF-9-0cm / dp / B0034L0AS4 / ref=sr_1_3?crid=2GGSVL3I3VY9C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jk89Nkx_r8xlsCONwRg53p8PBCR0ET0Zx1_bXR9T1sjkru5aHYTWloeqy4NMWr6c3BfRm7wBMMmz3vcE0IVRVGKRGGfQLehZszNOwJmvaPNT4eLyptcouTy8h-KKTUAENftFqzucA_3FRF6tcA9Jn6_Ou6T0A_tEME_R9DYR2uNi92M4SOMz8P68hZovlY5WpgMErIEyo08iCsQ-3O-pbOBwVC5GUibeuOvQxtRp9-_7Vc2tv_mxEYindb6NfDawWVZ803At-TmNbcBRsq3GAeAYnDFLichpEWNDsIm5yPY.3isy2ksZpQLcsgi5wAtDv-FKjkQatAHeLx7Cldhd_tg&dib_tag=se&keywords=%E8%8B%97%E3%83%9D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88+9cm&qid=1765159653&sprefix=%E8%8B%97%E3%83%9D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88+%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-3&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d8e7ee72-073f-4b97-8ec0-59c18d6dfebe> Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The vinyl pots described in Non-Patent Document 1, as mentioned above, are constructed in a three-dimensional pot shape, so they are not designed to be foldable and tend to be somewhat bulky for storage and transportation. Another problem is that the black pot shape lacks design appeal. Furthermore, because they are made of vinyl, they have low breathability and water tends to stagnate, making them primarily used for temporary planting rather than for long-term use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] As a first means for achieving the above object, a flexible, water-impermeable, moisture-permeable piece of cloth or paper material is folded along creases so that the part near the center becomes the bottom surface and the periphery near the center becomes the wall surface surrounding the bottom surface. This type of plant cultivation case is highly portable and storable, can be easily folded along the creases, and can be reused by simply unfolding the folded case and returning it to its original shape, and it also has a great design when folded.It is impermeable and breathable, so plant roots do not get steamy easily. The method of folding the material piece is not limited. In other words, the crease pattern applied to the material piece is not limited to one. The crease pattern is not limited to the embodiment as long as the center becomes the bottom surface and the surrounding area becomes the wall surface. In this case, it is advisable to provide a portion that holds the corners so that the folded state can be maintained.

[0006] As a second measure, the material piece was made of a nonwoven fabric of a whitish color. Nonwoven fabrics are water-permeable, moisture-permeable, and flexible. Nonwoven fabrics are primarily made from chemical fibers such as polypropylene, polyester, and high-density polyethylene, or mixtures of these with pulp fibers, and are formed using a sizing agent such as a resin binder. As a third measure, a mark containing information is displayed on the outside of the wall. If there is a mark containing information, information about the plant and how to cultivate it can be confirmed visually or using a mobile device, etc. Marks containing information can be trademarks or two-dimensional codes.

[0007] The devices shown in the above-mentioned means 1 to 3 can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a configuration may be created in which all or part of the configuration of the device shown in means 1 is combined with at least part of the configuration of at least one device from means 2 onwards. In particular, a configuration may be created in which at least part of the configuration of at least one device from means 2 onwards is combined with the device shown in means 1. Furthermore, any configuration may be extracted from the devices shown in means 1 to 3 and the extracted configurations may be combined. The applicant of the present application intends to obtain rights to devices including these configurations. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The plant cultivation case of the present invention is highly portable and storable, can be easily folded along the creases, and can be reused any number of times by simply unfolding the folded case and returning it to its original state. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a plant cultivation case according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view of the nonwoven fabric used to make the plant cultivation case of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the plant cultivation case according to the embodiment with soil placed therein. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An example of a plant cultivation case according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the plant cultivation case 1 is constructed by folding a square piece of whitish nonwoven fabric 2. Two types of crease lines are printed on the nonwoven fabric 2 along the intended creases. The nonwoven fabric 2 is constructed from flexible paper that is impermeable to water and breathable. The first crease line 3 is a fold line that folds the nonwoven fabric 2 in Figure 2 so that the front side becomes a mountain relative to the surface (surface) of the paper. The second crease line 4 is a fold line that folds the nonwoven fabric 2 in Figure 2 so that the front side becomes a valley relative to the surface (surface) of the paper. The first crease line 3 is represented by a dot-dash line, and the second crease line 4 is represented by a dashed line. The nonwoven fabric 2 is divided into sections by two first crease lines 3 that are parallel vertically and horizontally. The nonwoven fabric 2 is divided into nine congruent small square regions 5A to 5I by two first crease lines 3 that intersect at right angles. The small square regions 5A, 5C, 5G, and 5I located at the corners are regions that are folded in the mountain and valley directions as the first fold line 3 and the second fold line 4 combine. The isosceles triangular regions near the tips of the small square regions 5A, 5C, 5G, and 5I are shape-maintaining portions 8 that are engaged with the upper ends to maintain the assembled state of the plant cultivation case 1. The remaining regions of the shape-maintaining portions 8 are foldable portions 9. The other small square areas 5B, 5D, 5F, and 5H become wall surfaces 6 when the nonwoven fabric 2 is folded to form the plant cultivation case 1. The small square area 5E located in the center and surrounded by the small square areas 5B, 5D, 5F, and 5H that form the wall surfaces becomes the bottom surface 7 when the nonwoven fabric 2 is folded to form the plant cultivation case 1. A trademark 10 and multiple two-dimensional codes 11 are printed on the four small square areas 5B, 5D, 5F, and 5H that form the wall surfaces.

[0011] The procedure for folding such nonwoven fabric 2 to form the plant cultivation case 1 and assembling it three-dimensionally is carried out, for example, as follows. The nonwoven fabric 2 is folded along the first crease line 3 and the second crease line 4 in Figure 2 so that the printed surfaces of the trademark 10 and the two-dimensional code 11 face outward. First, the wall surfaces 6 (small square regions 5B, 5D, 5F, and 5H) are raised on all four sides of the bottom surface 7 (small square region 5E). In other words, the wall surfaces 6 are folded relative to the bottom surface 7 so that the first crease line 3 faces outward. The small square regions 5A, 5C, 5G, and 5I located at the corners of the nonwoven fabric 2 have their folded portions 9 folded along the first crease line 3 and the second crease line 4 so that they are hidden behind the adjacent left and right wall surfaces 6. As a result, the left and right wall surfaces 6, for example, the small square regions 5D and 5H, are adjacent along the longitudinal edges 12. In other words, the interior is surrounded by the four wall surfaces 6 in a rectangular shape. The shape-retaining portion 8 extending upward is then folded outward along the second crease line 4 as shown in Figure 1. This covers the upper portions of two adjacent wall surfaces 6 at each corner of the square shape surrounded by the wall surfaces 6, and the shape of the plant cultivation case 1 can be maintained. The plant cultivation case 1 thus constructed is filled with culture soil S as shown in FIG. 3, and the plants to be grown are then planted.

[0012] Such a plant cultivation case 1 has the following effects. (1) A pot for planting a plant can be made by simply folding a single sheet of paper-like nonwoven fabric 2 into a case shape, and the folding can be easily performed along the creases. In addition, the folded case can be unfolded and returned to its original shape, allowing it to be reused any number of times. (2) When in the form of nonwoven fabric 2, it is easy to carry and store. (3) Since the nonwoven fabric 2 is water-impermeable and moisture-permeable, the roots of the plants planted therein do not easily become steamed. (4) Since the nonwoven fabric 2 is white, a trademark 10 or a two-dimensional code 11 that serves as information for users can be printed on the outside of the wall 6 of the plant cultivation case 1, which can be used for advertising and public relations activities in connection with the plant cultivation case 1.

[0013] The above-described embodiment is merely a specific embodiment for illustrating the principles and concepts of the present invention. In other words, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. The present invention can be embodied in various modified forms, for example, as follows. The above folding method for making the plant cultivation case 1 is one example, and other folding methods are also possible. In other words, the first fold lines 3 and the second fold lines 4 may be formed in positions different from those described above. The above line types for the first fold lines 3 and the second fold lines 4 are also one example. The nonwoven fabric 2 may be a color other than white. After assembling the nonwoven fabric 2 into the plant cultivation case 1, it may be reinforced with a means (for example, adhesive) to better maintain the shape. Although the nonwoven fabric 2 is square in the above description, it may have a rectangular shape other than a square, for example, a rectangular shape. In the above example, the nonwoven fabric 2 is divided into nine parts, and the wall surfaces 6 and the bottom surface 7 have the same size (1:1), but this 1:1 size ratio may be changed. The present invention is not limited to the configurations described in the above-described embodiments. The components of the above-described embodiments and variations may be arbitrarily selected and combined. Furthermore, any component of each embodiment or variation may be arbitrarily combined with any component described in the Summary for Solving the Problems of the Invention or any component embodying any component described in the Summary for Solving the Problems of the Invention. The present invention also intends to obtain rights to these by amending this application or converting it into a patent application. [Explanation of symbols]

[0014] 1...plant cultivation case, 2...nonwoven fabric, 3...first fold line, 4...second fold line, 6...wall, 7...bottom.

Claims

1. The plant cultivation case is constructed by folding a water-impermeable, moisture-permeable, flexible cloth-like or paper-like material piece along creases so that the central part becomes the bottom surface and the peripheral part becomes the wall surface surrounding the bottom surface.

2. 2. The plant cultivation case according to claim 1, wherein the material piece is a nonwoven fabric of a white color.

3. 3. The plant cultivation case according to claim 1, wherein a mark containing information is displayed on the outside of the wall surface.

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