Ceramic ornaments that can be used as welcome signs, etc.

Abstract

We offer decorative items that are easy to reuse even after being used as a welcome sign. [Solution] The present invention provides an ornament 100 that can be used in both vertical and horizontal orientations, comprising a recess 200 into which liquid can be placed, and a frame portion 300 positioned around the opening 350 of the recess, wherein the front end of the bottom portion 220 is connected to the center of the width direction of the back surface of the bottom frame portion 320, and a bottom frame projection 321 is provided which is a part of the bottom frame portion 320 that protrudes into the space. The ornament may be made of ceramic, which can give it a sense of luxury or a Japanese atmosphere, and also make it look good and valuable as a welcome board.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a ceramic ornament that can be used as a welcome board or the like.

Background Art

[0002] For example, various items such as photos and handprints are used as welcome boards at weddings.

[0003] And sometimes, flowers and plants are decorated around the welcome board as ornaments.

[0004] Also, ceramics such as plates may be used as welcome boards.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] The welcome board used at a wedding is often difficult to dispose of after the wedding.

[0007] Also, although the welcome board may be given to parents as a souvenir, many of them are not easy to display in a room such as a living room.

[0008] The main object of the present invention is to provide an ornament that can be easily utilized even after being used as a welcome board.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide an ornament that can decorate flowers and plants.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide an ornament that can be used either vertically or horizontally. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] The ornament according to the first aspect of this invention is an ornament that can be used in both vertical and horizontal orientations, A recess into which liquid can be placed, The recess comprises a frame portion positioned around the opening of the recess, The recess comprises an upper surface portion located on the upper side, The lower part is located on the lower side, The left side panel, which is positioned on the left side, The right side panel, which is positioned on the right side, The rear side section, which is located at the back, It comprises a space provided on the inside by the upper surface, the lower surface, the left side surface, the right side surface, and the rear side surface, The frame portion comprises an upper frame portion positioned on the upper side, The lower frame section is located on the lower side, The left frame section is located on the left side, The right frame section is located on the right side, It comprises an opening provided on the inside by the upper frame, the lower frame, the left frame, and the right frame, The front end of the lower surface portion is connected to the center of the width direction on the back surface of the lower frame portion, and a lower frame projection portion is provided on a part of the lower frame portion that protrudes into the space.

[0012] With this type of ornament, even when placed vertically, a large amount of liquid such as water can be placed in the space, allowing fresh flowers and plants to stay beautiful for a long time.

[0013] Furthermore, by placing the ornament vertically, it can also be used as a welcome sign.

[0014] The ornament relating to the second aspect of this invention is the ornament relating to the first aspect, The front end of the upper surface portion is connected to the center of the back surface portion in the width direction of the upper frame portion, and a part of the upper frame portion protrudes into the space portion as an upper frame projection, The front end portion of the left side surface is connected to the central portion in the width direction of the back surface of the left frame portion, and a left frame protruding portion in which a part of the left frame portion protrudes into the space portion, and The front end portion of the right side surface is connected to the central portion in the width direction of the back surface of the right frame portion, and a right frame protruding portion in which a part of the right frame portion protrudes into the space portion, and at least one of them is provided.

[0015] By providing at least one of the upper frame protruding portion, the left frame protruding portion, and the right frame protruding portion in addition to the lower frame protruding portion, even when the object is placed vertically with the provided portion as the bottom surface side, a large amount of liquid such as water can be put into the space portion, and fresh flowers and plants can be kept in a beautiful state for a long time.

[0016] Moreover, it can be placed vertically in any orientation and can also be used as a welcome board.

[0017] The object according to the third aspect of the present invention is the object according to the first aspect, An object in which at least one of the upper surface portion and the upper frame portion, the left side surface portion and the left frame portion, and the right side surface portion and the right frame portion is plural.

[0018] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, it is quadrilateral in plan view. For example, when the left side surface portion and the left frame portion, and the right side surface portion and the right frame portion each have two, it becomes hexagonal in plan view.

[0019] Even in such a case, the same effects as those of the first aspect are obtained.

[0020] The object according to the fourth aspect of the present invention is the object according to the first aspect, When the object is placed vertically, the angle between the plane constituting the frame portion and the installation place is determined by the straight-line distance of the depth of the lower surface portion and the width of the lower frame portion.

[0021] The angle θ of the plane constituted by the frame portion is determined by the width w of the frame portion and the straight-line distance d of the depth of the upper surface portion, the lower surface portion, the left side surface portion, and the right side surface portion.

[0022] When the ground is flat, the ornament will be placed vertically because the far end (negative z-axis direction) of the bottom surface of the recess and the lower end of the lower frame of the frame will be in contact with the ground.

[0023] The ornament according to the fifth aspect of the present invention is an ornament according to the first aspect, wherein the ornament is made of ceramic.

[0024] The fact that the ornament is made of ceramic gives it a sense of luxury and a Japanese atmosphere, and also makes it look more appealing, making it a valuable welcome sign. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0025] [Figure 1] A front view of a vertically positioned ornament according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] A rear view of the vertically positioned ornament according to the same embodiment. [Figure 3] Right side view of the vertically positioned ornament according to the same embodiment. [Figure 4] Left side view of the ornament placed vertically according to the same embodiment. [Figure 5] A top view of the vertically positioned ornament according to the same embodiment. [Figure 6] A bottom view of the ornament placed vertically according to the same embodiment. [Figure 7] Side cross-sectional view AA of the vertically positioned ornament according to the same embodiment. [Figure 8] A perspective view of the ornament placed vertically according to the same embodiment. [Figure 9] A top view of the ornament placed horizontally according to the same embodiment. [Figure 10] A bottom view of the ornament placed horizontally according to the same embodiment. [Figure 11] Side view of the ornament placed horizontally according to the same embodiment. [Figure 12] Side view of the ornament placed horizontally according to the same embodiment. [Figure 13]A front view showing an object placed vertically according to one embodiment of the present invention, used as a welcome board. [Figure 14] A perspective view showing the ornament, placed vertically according to the same embodiment, used as a welcome board. [Figure 15] A perspective view of a horizontally placed ornament according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0026] The embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0027] As shown in Figures 1 to 11, the ornament 100 according to this embodiment has a recess 200 in which liquid can be stored, It comprises a frame portion 300 positioned around the recess 200.

[0028] Figurine 100 is made of Kiyomizu ware pottery. Figures 1 to 8 show Figurine 100 placed vertically, while Figures 9 and 10 show Figurine 100 placed horizontally.

[0029] The recess 200 has an upper surface portion 210 positioned on the upper side (positive y-axis direction side), The lower surface portion 220 is located on the lower side (negative y-axis side), The left side portion 230 is located on the left side (positive x-axis direction side), The right side portion 240 is located on the right side (negative x-axis direction side), The rear side portion 250 is located on the rear side (negative z-axis direction side), It comprises an inner space 260 formed by an upper surface 210, a lower surface 220, a left side surface 230, a right side surface 240, and a rear side surface 250.

[0030] The upper surface portion 210 is positioned above the recess 200 (positive y-axis direction side), and the lower end (negative y-axis direction side) of the frame portion 300 positioned above the upper surface portion 210 (the lower end of the upper frame portion 310, which will be described later) is connected to the front end (positive z-axis direction side) of the upper surface portion 210.

[0031] In this embodiment, the upper surface portion 210 is isosceles trapezoidal in shape, with a horizontal (x-axis direction) distance (longitudinal distance) of approximately 100 mm from the frame portion 300, a horizontal (x-axis direction) distance (longitudinal distance) of approximately 80 mm from the rear side (negative z-axis direction side), and a depth (z-axis direction) of approximately 60 mm.

[0032] The lower portion 220 is positioned below the recess 200 and is connected to the frame portion 300 at an obtuse angle; in this embodiment, the angle is 110 degrees.

[0033] The lower portion 220 is connected to the center of the back surface (negative z-axis side) in the width direction (y-axis direction) of the frame portion 330 (lower frame portion 320, described later) located below the lower portion 220.

[0034] In this embodiment, the lower surface portion 220 is isosceles trapezoidal in shape, with a horizontal (x-axis direction) distance (longitudinal distance) of approximately 100 mm from the frame portion 300, a horizontal (x-axis direction) distance (longitudinal distance) of approximately 80 mm from the rear side (negative z-axis direction side), and a depth (z-axis direction) distance of approximately 65 mm.

[0035] Furthermore, since the lower portion 220 is connected to the frame portion 300 at an angle of 110 degrees, the straight-line distance (shortest distance) between the far end (negative z-axis direction side) of the lower portion 220 and the frame portion 300 is approximately 60 mm in this embodiment.

[0036] The left side portion 230 is positioned to the left of the recess 200 (positive x-axis direction side), and the right end of the frame portion 300 positioned to the left of the left side portion 230 (the right end of the left frame portion 330, which will be described later) is connected to the front end of the left side portion 230 (positive z-axis direction side).

[0037] In this embodiment, the left side portion 230 is trapezoidal, with a vertical (y-axis direction) distance (longitudinal distance) of approximately 125 mm from the frame portion, a vertical (y-axis direction) distance (longitudinal distance) of approximately 110 mm from the rear side (negative z-axis direction side), and a depth (z-axis direction) of approximately 60 mm.

[0038] The right side portion 240 is positioned to the right of the recess 200, and the left end of the frame portion 300, which is positioned to the right of the right side portion 240 (the left end of the right frame portion 340, which will be described later), is connected to the front end (positive z-axis direction side) of the right side portion 240.

[0039] In this embodiment, the right side portion 230 is trapezoidal, with a vertical (y-axis direction) distance (longitudinal distance) of approximately 125 mm from the frame portion, a vertical (y-axis direction) distance (longitudinal distance) of approximately 110 mm from the rear side (negative z-axis direction side), and a depth (z-axis direction) of approximately 60 mm.

[0040] The rear side portion 250 is located on the rear side of the recess 200 and, in this embodiment, is positioned parallel to the frame portion 300.

[0041] In this embodiment, the rear side portion 250 is rectangular in shape, with a width (x-axis direction) of 80 mm and a height (y-axis direction) of 110 mm.

[0042] In this embodiment, the thickness of the upper surface 210, lower surface 220, left side surface 230, right side surface 240, and rear side surface 250 of the recess 200 is approximately 7 mm.

[0043] The space 260 is an inner space composed of the upper surface 210, the lower surface 220, the left side surface 230, the right side surface 240, and the rear side surface 250.

[0044] The space 260 can be filled with liquids such as water.

[0045] By allowing liquids such as water to be stored in the space 260, the decorative flowers and plants can be kept fresh for a longer period of time.

[0046] The frame portion 300 includes an upper frame portion 310 positioned on the upper side (positive y-axis direction side), A lower frame portion 320 is positioned on the lower side (negative y-axis side), The left frame section 330 is positioned on the left side (positive x-axis direction side), The right frame section 340 is positioned on the right side (negative x-axis side), It comprises an upper frame portion 310, a lower frame portion 320, a left frame portion 330, and a right frame portion 340, each with an opening 350 provided on the inside.

[0047] The upper frame section 310 is connected to the left frame section 330 on the left side and the right frame section 340 on the right side, and the width (width in the y-axis direction) in this embodiment is 49 mm.

[0048] The upper frame portion 310 is connected to the front end (positive z-axis direction) of the upper surface portion 210 of the recess 200 and to the lower end of the upper frame portion 310, and is positioned above the upper surface portion 210 (positive y-axis direction).

[0049] In this embodiment, the upper surface portion 210 and the upper frame portion 310 are connected vertically.

[0050] The lower frame section 320 is connected to the left frame section 330 on the left side and to the right frame section 340 on the right side, and the width (width in the y-axis direction) in this embodiment is 49 mm.

[0051] The lower frame portion 320 is connected to the lower surface portion 220 of the recess 200 at an obtuse angle. In this embodiment, the lower frame portion 320 is connected to the lower surface portion 220 at an angle of 110 degrees.

[0052] The lower frame portion 320 has a lower frame projection 321 on its upper part.

[0053] In this embodiment, the lower frame projection 321 is composed of a lower frame portion 320 and a lower surface portion 220.

[0054] Specifically, since the lower surface portion 220 is connected to the lower frame portion 320 at an obtuse angle (110 degrees), the lower frame projection portion 321 is formed by connecting to the lower surface portion 220 below the upper end of the lower frame portion 320.

[0055] In this embodiment, the lower frame portion 320 is connected to the front end (positive z-axis direction) of the lower surface portion 220 and to the central portion in the width direction (y-axis direction) of the lower frame portion 320.

[0056] In this embodiment, the lower frame projection 321 is 20 mm in the width direction (y-axis direction).

[0057] The presence of the lower frame projection 321 allows liquids such as water to be stored not only on the back side (negative z-axis direction) but also on the frame part 300 side (front side, positive z-axis direction) even when the ornament 100 is placed vertically.

[0058] The left frame section 330 is connected to the upper frame section 310 at the top and the lower frame section 320 at the bottom, and the width (width in the x-axis direction) in this embodiment is 49 mm.

[0059] The left frame portion 330 is connected to the front end (positive z-axis direction) of the left side surface portion 230 of the recess 200 and to the right end of the left frame portion 330, and is positioned to the left of the left side surface portion 230 (positive x-axis direction).

[0060] The right frame section 340 is connected to the upper frame section 310 at the top and the lower frame section 320 at the bottom, and the width (width in the x-axis direction) in this embodiment is 49 mm.

[0061] The right frame portion 340 is connected to the front end (positive z-axis direction) of the right side surface portion 240 of the recess 200 and to the left end of the right frame portion 340, and is positioned to the right of the right side surface portion 240 (negative x-axis direction).

[0062] The thickness of the upper frame section 310, the lower frame section 320, the left frame section 330, and the right frame section 340 is approximately 7 mm.

[0063] Furthermore, the outer shape of the frame portion 300 formed by the upper frame portion 310, lower frame portion 320, left frame portion 330, and right frame portion 340 in this embodiment is a square shape with sides of approximately 185 mm.

[0064] The opening 350 is located in the center of the frame 300 and is an open central space surrounded by the upper frame 310, the lower frame 320, the left frame 330, and the right frame 340.

[0065] The opening 350 is connected to the space 260, and in this embodiment, it is square in plan view (the plane composed of the upper frame 310, lower frame 320, left frame 330, and right frame 340).

[0066] In this embodiment, one side of the opening 350 is approximately 90 mm.

[0067] In other words, the outer shape of the frame section 300, which is composed of the upper frame section 310, the lower frame section 320, the left frame section 330, and the right frame section 340, is square, and is the same shape as the opening 350.

[0068] Furthermore, the external shape of the frame portion 300 and the plan view shape of the opening 350 do not necessarily have to be the same.

[0069] When the ground is flat, the ornament 100 is placed vertically because the rear end (negative z-axis direction) of the lower surface portion 220 of the recess 200 and the lower end of the lower frame portion 320 of the frame portion 300 are in contact with the ground.

[0070] In this embodiment, the angle θ between the plane formed by the frame 300 and the ornament 100 when it is placed on a flat surface (installation location) is 60 degrees.

[0071] While θ is preferably 45 degrees or more and less than 90 degrees, θ may also be greater than 0 degrees and less than 45 degrees.

[0072] The angle θ of the plane formed by the frame portion 300 is determined by the width w of the frame portion (49 mm in this embodiment) and the straight-line distance d of the depths of the top surface portion 210, bottom surface portion 220, left side surface portion 230, and right side surface portion 240 (60 mm in this embodiment).

[0073] In other words, the angle θ is determined by the ratio of the width w to the distance d.

[0074] For example, when w:d = 1:√3, θ is 60 degrees. Also, when w:d = 1:1, θ is 45 degrees.

[0075] Next, we will explain the case where the ornament 100 is placed on its side. Figures 9 to 12 show the three-dimensional coordinates with the ornament 100 placed on its side.

[0076] As shown in Figures 9 to 12, this illustrates the case where the ornament 100 is used horizontally. In other words, the ornament 100 may be used with the rear side surface 250 of the recess 200 as the base.

[0077] Even when ornament 100 is placed on its side, as shown in Figure 15, it can be used as an interior decoration or a vase without any sense of incongruity.

[0078] In this embodiment, the projection was provided only on the lower frame portion 320 (lower frame projection 321), but it may also be provided on the upper frame portion 310, the left frame portion 330, or the right frame portion 340.

[0079] In other words, the front end (positive z-axis direction side) of the upper surface portion 210 may be connected to the widthwise center of the back surface (negative z-axis direction side) of the upper frame portion 310, and a part of the upper frame portion 310 may be provided with an upper frame projection that protrudes into the space portion 260.

[0080] Alternatively, the front end (positive z-axis direction side) of the left side portion 230 may be connected to the widthwise center of the back surface (negative z-axis direction side) of the left frame portion 330, and a part of the left frame portion 330 may be provided with a left frame projection that protrudes into the space portion 260.

[0081] Alternatively, the front end (positive z-axis direction side) of the right side portion 240 may be connected to the widthwise center of the back surface (negative z-axis direction side) of the right frame portion 340, and a part of the right frame portion 340 may be provided with a right frame projection that protrudes into the space portion 260.

[0082] Furthermore, although only the lower frame projection 321 was provided in this embodiment, multiple projections may be provided.

[0083] For example, the upper frame projection may be provided in addition to the lower frame projection 321, resulting in two projections in total. Alternatively, the left frame projection may be provided in total, resulting in three projections in total. Furthermore, the right frame projection may be provided in total, resulting in four projections in total.

[0084] Even in such cases, the same effects as in this embodiment are achieved.

[0085] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the recess 200 and the frame portion 300 were quadrilaterals in plan view (Figure 9 here corresponds to the plan view), but they may also be polygons such as triangles, pentagons, or hexagons.

[0086] In other words, the configuration may include multiple upper surfaces 210 and upper frame 310, left side surfaces 230 and left frame 330, and right side surfaces 240 and right frame 340.

[0087] For example, if there are two left side sections 230 and two left frame sections 330, and two right side sections 240 and two right frame sections 340, the shape will be hexagonal in plan view.

[0088] Figures 13 and 14 show the state when ornament 100 is placed vertically and used as a welcome board.

[0089] By using ceramics for the ornaments, the welcome board will have a luxurious and Japanese feel.

[0090] Furthermore, these ornaments can also be used as gifts, for example, for parents.

[0091] Figure 15 shows the ornament 100 in a horizontal position.

[0092] After being used as a welcome board, the 100 ornaments can be placed horizontally in a living room or bedroom, for example, to enhance the appearance and atmosphere.

[0093] This invention can also be implemented in various improved, modified, or altered forms without departing from its spirit. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0094] 100... Ornaments 200…recess 210...Top part 220…Bottom part 230...Left side part 240...Right side part 250... Rear side section 260…Space part 300...frame section 310...Upper frame part 320…Bottom frame part 321…Bottom frame protrusion 330... Left frame section 340...Right frame section 350…Opening

Claims

1. Ornaments that can be used both vertically and horizontally, A recess into which liquid can be placed, The recess comprises a frame portion positioned around the opening of the recess, The recess comprises an upper surface portion located on the upper side, The lower part is located on the lower side, The left side panel, which is positioned on the left side, The right side panel, which is positioned on the right side, The rear side section, which is located at the back, It comprises a space provided on the inside by the upper surface, the lower surface, the left side surface, the right side surface, and the rear side surface, The frame portion comprises an upper frame portion positioned on the upper side, The lower frame section is located on the lower side, The left frame section is located on the left side, The right frame section is located on the right side, It comprises an opening provided on the inside by the upper frame, the lower frame, the left frame, and the right frame, An ornament in which the front end of the lower surface is connected to the center of the back surface in the width direction of the lower frame, and a lower frame projection is provided on a part of the lower frame that protrudes into the space.

2. The front end of the upper surface portion is connected to the center of the back surface portion in the width direction of the upper frame portion, and a part of the upper frame portion protrudes into the space portion as an upper frame projection, The front end of the left side portion is connected to the center of the back surface of the left frame portion in the width direction, and a part of the left frame portion protrudes into the space, forming a left frame projection, and The ornament according to claim 1, wherein the front end of the right side portion is connected to the center of the back surface of the right frame portion, and at least one of the following is provided: a right frame projection portion which is a part of the right frame portion that protrudes into the space.

3. The ornament according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the upper surface portion and the upper frame portion, the left side surface portion and the left frame portion, and the right side surface portion and the right frame portion is a plurality of.

4. The ornament according to claim 1, wherein when the ornament is placed vertically, the angle between the plane constituting the frame and the installation location is determined by the straight-line distance of the depth of the bottom surface and the width of the bottom frame.

5. The ornament according to claim 1, wherein the ornament is made of ceramic.

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