vase

Abstract

This invention provides a vase that suppresses the spoilage of water stored inside and can stably hold flowers and branches. [Solution] The vase 1 comprises an outer container 10, an inner container 30 housed inside the outer container 10 and made of an antibacterial material, and a lid 20 positioned on top of the outer container 10 and having an opening 21. Since the inner container 30 is made of an antibacterial material such as copper or a copper alloy, the growth of bacteria in the water stored inside the inner container 30 is suppressed. The opening 21 is formed at a position offset from the center of the lid 20, allowing flowers and branches to be held stably in an inclined position. The bottom 32 of the inner container 30 is provided with regulating parts 341 and 342 to regulate the position of the lower end of flowers and branches.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a vase.

Background Art

[0002] Vases for arranging flowers or foliage are widely used. When arranging flowers or foliage in a vase, water is put inside the vase, and the lower ends of the stems or branches of the flowers or foliage are kept immersed in the water.

[0003] The water stored inside the vase tends to breed bacteria and rot over time. When the water rots, it generates a bad smell and causes the freshness of the flowers or foliage to decline. Therefore, it is necessary to frequently change the water in the vase, which is troublesome for the user.

[0004] ] In addition, foliage is longer than flowers and tends to have a higher center of gravity. Therefore, when arranging foliage in a vase, there is a problem that the vase is likely to fall due to the weight of the foliage. Furthermore, when the opening of the vase is wide, it is difficult to fix the position of the foliage and hold the foliage at a desired angle.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] This invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a vase capable of suppressing the rot of the water stored inside the vase.

[0007] Another object of this invention is to provide a vase capable of stably holding flowers or foliage.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0008] To solve the above problems, the vase according to the present invention comprises an outer container, an inner container housed inside the outer container and made of an antibacterial material, and a lid positioned on top of the outer container and having an opening.

[0009] According to this invention, since the inner container is made of an antibacterial material, the growth of bacteria in the water stored inside the inner container is suppressed. This prevents the water from spoiling, and allows flowers and branches to stay fresh for a longer period of time.

[0010] Furthermore, because the lid has an opening, flowers and branches can be held in place by inserting them through the opening. This stabilizes the position of the flowers and branches, allowing them to be arranged at the desired angle. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the vase in the embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the vase in the embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a plan view of the vase in the embodiment. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the vase in the embodiment along the line X4-X4 in Figure 3. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the vase in the embodiment along the line X5-X5 in Figure 4. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the vase in the embodiment along the line X6-X6 in Figure 4. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to Figure 4, showing the state in which branches are placed in a vase according to the embodiment. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a photograph showing the use of the vase in the embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] The following description of the vase according to the embodiment will be made with reference to the drawings. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the vase 1 comprises an outer container 10, a lid 20 positioned on top of the outer container 10, and an inner container 30. The inner container 30 is housed inside the outer container 10. The lid 20 covers the top of the inner container 30 when it is housed inside the outer container 10. The outer container 10, the lid 20, and the inner container 30 are configured to be detachable from one another.

[0013] The outer container 10 is a bottomed cylindrical body with an open top. Preferably, the outer container 10 is made of a metal such as copper, copper alloy, stainless steel, or aluminum. However, the outer container 10 can also be made of resin. For example, it can be made entirely of metal. By making the outer container 10 out of metal, the overall weight of the vase 1 is ensured, making it less likely to tip over even when long branches are placed inside. Examples of materials for the outer container 10 include, but are not limited to, stainless steel, copper, or copper alloy. The outer container 10 can be formed, for example, by machining a casting.

[0014] The inner container 30 is a cylindrical body with a bottom. The inner container 30 is made of an antibacterial material. For example, the inner container 30 can be made entirely of copper. The inner container 30 can be formed, for example, by machining a casting. By placing water inside the inner container 30, the antibacterial action of copper suppresses the growth of bacteria in the water, making the water less likely to spoil. Note that the material of the inner container 30 is not limited to copper, but may be a copper alloy. Examples of copper alloys include brass or bronze.

[0015] The lid 20 is preferably made of a metal such as copper, copper alloy, stainless steel, or aluminum. Note that the lid 20 can also be made of resin. An opening 21 is formed in the lid 20. The opening 21 is formed to penetrate the lid 20 in a circular shape in the thickness direction and communicates the inside and outside of the vase 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the opening 21 of the lid 20 is formed at a position deviated from the center P1 of the lid 20. That is, the center P2 of the opening 21 is at a position different from the center P1 of the lid 20. The center P1 of the lid 20 is located inside the opening 21. As shown in FIG. 4, the inner surface of the opening 21 is formed in a tapered shape with a diameter decreasing from top to bottom.

[0016] Since the opening 2,1 is arranged at a position deviated from the center P1 of the lid 20, the flowers and branches inserted through the opening 21 are held at a position offset from the center of the lid 20. Thereby, the branches can be stably held in a state of being tilted in a desired direction.

[0017] FIG. 4 shows a cross-section taken along the line X4-X4 in FIG. 3. The outer container 10 has a step 11 at the upper open end. The step 11 is formed to project inward from the inner wall surface of the outer container 10. The lower end of the outer container 10 is closed by a bottom 12.

[0018] The inner container <30> has an annular protrusion <31> that projects outward at the upper part. The protrusion <31> projects annularly outward from the outer peripheral surface of the inner container <30>. When the inner container <30> is housed inside the outer container <10>, the lower surface of the protrusion <31> abuts against the upper surface of the step <11> of the outer container <10>. Thereby, the protrusion <31> engages with the step <11>, and the inner container <30> is supported inside the outer container <10>.

[0019] In a state where the protrusion <31> engages with the step <11>, the bottom <32> of the inner container <30> is held in a state of being spaced upward from the bottom <12> of the outer container <10>. That is, the inner container <30> is held in a floating state inside the outer container <10>.

[0020] As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the inner container 30 has a bottom portion 32, a bulging portion 33, and a regulating portion 34. The bottom portion 32 constitutes the bottom of the inner container 30. The bulging portion 33 is formed by rising upward from the bottom portion 32 or by digging down the bottom portion 32 around the bulging portion 33. The regulating portion 34 includes a first regulating portion 341 and a second regulating portion 342. The regulating portion 34 has a function of regulating the position of flowers or branches inserted through the opening 21.

[0021] The regulating portion 34 is a surface standing vertically with respect to the bottom portion 32 and is provided at positions facing each other with the bulging portion 33 interposed therebetween. FIG. 5 corresponds to the X5-X5 cross section in FIG. 4, and FIG. 6 corresponds to the X6-X6 cross section in FIG. 4. In FIGS. 5 and 6, the height positions of the cross sections are different, and the states in which the shapes of the first regulating portion 341 and the second regulating portion 342 provided on the bottom portion 32 change according to the height positions are shown.

[0022] The first regulating portion 341 and the second regulating portion 342 are formed in different shapes in a plan view. The first regulating portion 341 is formed in a linear shape passing generally through the center of the bottom portion 32 of the inner container 30 in a plan view. The second regulating portion 342 is formed in a so-called gourd shape having a plurality of curved portions. The area of the bottom portion 32 on the side of the first regulating portion 341 is larger than the area of the bottom portion 32 on the side of the second regulating portion 342. Note that the first regulating portion 341 and the second regulating portion 342 may be formed in the same shape or a symmetric shape.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 7, branches 90 can be inserted through the opening 21 of the lid 20 and arranged in the vase 1. The inner surface of the opening 21 is formed in a tapered shape in which the diameter decreases from top to bottom. Thereby, the branches 90 are guided downward along the tapered surface of the opening 2].

[0024] Since the opening 21 is formed at a position offset from the center P1 of the lid 20, the branch 90 is supported at an off-center position from the center of the lid 20. As a result, the branch 90 is inclined with respect to the vertical. The lower end of the branch 90 abuts against the first restricting part 341 or the second restricting part 342 provided on the bottom 32 of the inner container 30. The first restricting part 341 or the second restricting part 342 restricts the movement of the lower end of the branch 90, thereby stably holding the branch 90 in its inclined state.

[0025] The inner container 30 can hold water. Because the inner container 30 is made of copper or a copper alloy, the antibacterial action of copper ions suppresses the growth of bacteria in the water. This prevents the water from spoiling and helps maintain the freshness of flowers and branches for a longer period.

[0026] As shown in Figure 8, the branch 90 is held stably in a position where it extends diagonally from the opening 21.

[0027] Furthermore, if the outer container 10 and lid 20 are made of metal, the overall weight of the vase 1 increases, further improving the stability of the vase 1, even when arranging items with a high center of gravity, such as branches. In addition, if the lid 20 is made of copper or a copper alloy, the tapered surface of the opening 21 will also exhibit antibacterial properties.

[0028] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0029] In the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the first restricting portion 341 and the second restricting portion 342 are formed as opposing surfaces of a projection, but the shape of the restricting portion is not limited to this. The restricting portion may be a recess formed in the bottom portion 32. Even if the restricting portion is formed as a recess, the position of the branch can be restricted by the lower end of the branch fitting into the recess.

[0030] Furthermore, the number of regulating parts is not limited to two. There may be one regulating part, or three or more. The arrangement of the regulating parts is also not limited to the above embodiment and can be appropriately changed depending on the direction in which the flowers or branches are held.

[0031] Furthermore, the position of the opening 21 is not limited to a position offset from the center P1 of the lid 20. The opening 21 may be formed at the center of the lid 20. Also, the shape of the opening 21 is not limited to a circle, but may be elliptical or other shapes.

[0032] The shapes of the outer container 10 and the inner container 30 are not limited to the cylindrical shape shown in the above embodiment. The outer container 10 and the inner container 30 may be rectangular or have other shapes. [Explanation of symbols]

[0033] 1... Vase, 10... Outer container, 11... Step, 20... Lid, 21... Opening, 30... Inner container, 31... Projection, 341... First regulating part, 342... Second regulating part

Claims

1. Outer container (10), An inner container (30) is housed inside the outer container and is made of an antibacterial material, A lid (20) is positioned on top of the outer container and has an opening (21), Equipped with, Vase (1).

2. The opening is formed at a position offset from the center of the lid. The vase according to claim 1.

3. The inner container has a bottom (32) and regulating parts (341, 342) provided on the bottom, The regulating part restricts the position of the flower or branch inserted into the opening. The vase according to claim 1 or claim 2.

4. The inner container has an annular projection (31) at its upper end that protrudes outward, The outer container has a step (11) at the open end of its upper end, The protrusion engages with the step, thereby holding the bottom of the inner container in a state separated from the bottom (12) of the outer container. The vase according to claim 1.

5. The aforementioned antibacterial material is copper or a copper alloy. The vase according to claim 1.

6. The outer container and the lid are made of metal. The vase according to claim 1.

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