Support member, support unit, and object unit

Abstract

To make it possible to change a support mode of an object while making the number of components smaller.SOLUTION: A first support member 100 that supports a cultivation device 300, and is arranged on an arrangement surface 430 comprises: a base part 103 in which a first face 131 and a second surface 132 are formed at mutually opposed positions; a first extended part 101 which extends from the base part 103 in the direction of the second surface 132; and a second extended part 102 which extends from the base part 103 in the direction of the second surface 132, where a first end surface 111 is formed on an end part of the first extended part 101, a second end surface 112 is formed on an end part of the second extended part 102, and a support mode of the cultivation device 300 by the first support member 100 includes a first support mode and a second support mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a support member, a support unit, and an object unit. [Background technology]

[0002] A plant-growing device for accommodating a plant to be grown has been proposed. The plant-growing device described in Patent Document 1 is supported by support members known as casters. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2013-165706 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] A user may wish to change the manner of support by a support member of a plant growing device, which is an example of an object, according to the user's preference. However, with a conventional support member, a support member according to the manner is required, which may cause a problem of increasing the number of parts.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made to solve the problems described above, and an object of one aspect is to provide a support member, a support unit, and an object unit that are capable of changing the support manner of an object while reducing the number of parts. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a support member supports an object and is placed on a placement surface. The support member includes a base having a first surface and a second surface formed at mutually opposing locations, a first extension portion extending from the base in a direction toward the second surface, and a second extension portion extending from the base in a direction toward the second surface. A first end surface is formed at an end of the first extension portion. A second end surface is formed at an end of the second extension portion. The support mode of the object by the support member includes a first support mode and a second support mode. The first support mode is a mode in which the object is supported by the second surface so as to be surrounded by the first extension portion and the second extension portion with the first surface or a periphery of the first surface being placed on the placement surface. The second support mode is a mode in which the object is supported by the first surface with at least one of the first end surface and the second end surface being placed on the placement surface.

[0007] According to another aspect, the support unit supports an object. The support unit includes a first support member and a second support member. Each of the first support member and the second support member includes a base, a first extension portion extending from the base, and a second extension portion extending from the base. A first end face is formed at an end of the first extension portion. A second end face is formed at an end of the second extension portion. The support mode of the object by the support unit includes a predetermined support mode and a mode different from the predetermined support mode. The predetermined support mode is a mode in which the first end face of the first support member and the first end face of the second support member face each other, and the end of the object is supported so as to be surrounded by the first support member and the second support member in a state in which the second end face of the first support member and the second end face of the second support member face each other. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to change the manner in which an object is supported while reducing the number of parts. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the cultivation unit of the present embodiment. [Diagram 2]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the cultivation unit of the present embodiment. [Diagram 3] A front view of the cultivation unit of this embodiment. [Figure 4] A view of the cultivation unit from a different angle. [Diagram 5] A diagram showing a second supporting manner of the cultivation unit. [Figure 6] A diagram showing a third supporting manner of the cultivation unit. [Figure 7] A diagram showing the cultivation device, the first support member, and the second support member supported in the third supporting mode, as viewed from directly above. [Figure 8] This is an oblique view of the first support member and the second support member when the cultivation device is omitted in the first support mode. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a first support member and a second support member. [Figure 10] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a second adjustment unit. [Figure 11] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a state in which the door portion is open. [Figure 12] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a state in which the door portion is open. [Figure 13] 13 is a diagram showing a state in which the door portion is concealing the storage portion. FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a path of a light source. [Figure 15] FIG. [Figure 16] FIG. [Figure 17] FIG. [Figure 18] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a first storage mode. [Figure 19] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a second storage mode. [Figure 20] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a second storage mode. [Figure 21] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a second storage mode. [Figure 22] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a second storage mode. [Figure 23] 4A and 4B are diagrams for explaining reflected light from a reflecting member. [Figure 24] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing reflected light from a reflecting member. [Diagram 25] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a cultivation device according to another embodiment. [Figure 26] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a cultivation device according to another embodiment. [Figure 27] 13 is a configuration example of a cultivation unit according to another embodiment. [Figure 28] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a cabinet on which a pattern or the like is formed. [Figure 29] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a cultivation device according to another embodiment. [Diagram 30] FIG. 13 is a view showing a support member according to another embodiment. [Diagram 31] 13 is a diagram showing a cross-sectional shape of a first support member of another embodiment. FIG. [Diagram 32] 13 is a diagram showing a cross-sectional shape of a first support member of another embodiment. FIG. [Diagram 33] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a modified example of the second storage mode. [Diagram 34] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a modified example of the second storage mode. [Diagram 35] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a modified example of the second storage mode. [Diagram 36] 13A and 13B are diagrams illustrating modified examples of the support member. [Figure 37] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a modified example of the third supporting mode. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] The present embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, unless otherwise specified, the present embodiment is not limited to the quantities mentioned. In addition, the same reference numbers are given to the same parts and corresponding parts, and duplicate descriptions may not be repeated. In addition, it is intended from the beginning that at least a part of the configurations in each embodiment will be used in appropriate combination.

[0011] [Example of cultivation unit configuration] 1 and 2 are perspective views of the cultivation unit 10 of the present embodiment. FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 are views of the cultivation unit 10 viewed from different angles. The cultivation unit 10 corresponds to the "object unit" of the present disclosure. The cultivation unit 10 is a unit for a user to hydroponically cultivate a cultivated object 400. The cultivated object 400 is an example of a storage object. The cultivated object 400 is, for example, a plant or a vegetable. The cultivation unit 10 can be installed in any facility (for example, a private home). The cultivation unit 10 is placed on a placement surface 430 of the facility. The placement surface 430 is, for example, a floor surface of the facility.

[0012] The cultivation unit 10 includes a first support member 100, a second support member 200, and a cultivation device 300. The cultivation device 300 corresponds to the "cabinet" or "object" of the present disclosure. The cultivation device 300 of the present embodiment has a columnar shape (extended shape), more specifically, a cylindrical shape. Note that the cultivation device 300 is not limited to a cylindrical shape, and may have, for example, a polygonal prism shape (for example, a rectangular prism shape).

[0013] The cultivation device 300 includes a main body 305 and a door 308. The main body 305 is provided with a storage section 306. The storage section 306 is formed, for example, by cutting a central portion of a cylindrical member in the longitudinal direction (extension direction) of the cylindrical member. The cylindrical member in which the storage section 306 is formed is defined as the main body 305. The cultivated object 400 is stored in a storage body 600, which is stored in the storage section 306. The user can attach and detach the storage body 600 to and from the cultivation device 300.

[0014] The door section 308 is opened and closed by a user or the like. When the door section 308 is opened, the storage section 306 is opened. On the other hand, when the door section 308 is closed, the storage section 306 is concealed (see also FIG. 3). As a modified example, the door section 308 may not completely conceal the storage section 306. In this embodiment, the cultivation apparatus 300 with the door section 308 closed has a cylindrical shape (see also FIG. 3). A circular first end surface 321 is formed at one end of the cultivation apparatus 300, and a circular second end surface 322 is formed at the other end of the cultivation apparatus 300 (see FIG. 3).

[0015] In the following, the extension direction of the culture device 300 (main body 305) is defined as a first direction D1. The depth direction of the storage section 306 is defined as a second direction D2. The first direction D1 and the second direction D2 are perpendicular to each other. The direction perpendicular to both the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 is defined as a third direction D3.

[0016] 3 is a plan view of the cultivation unit 10 with the door 308 closed, viewed from the third direction D3. FIG. 4 is a plan view of the cultivation unit 10 with the door 308 closed, viewed from the first direction D1. In FIG. 4, the first support member 100 and the cultivation device 300 are shown separated from each other for convenience, but in reality, the cultivation device 300 is in contact with the first support member 100.

[0017] The door portion 308 has a first side wall 308A, a second side wall 308B, and a curved wall 308C formed on the side of the storage portion 306 (the back side of the door portion 308). The first side wall 308A, the second side wall 308B, and the curved wall 308C form a light source storage portion (light source storage space). The light source storage portion stores the light source 302. The first side wall 308A and the second side wall 308B have a semicircular shape curved along the circumferential direction of the cultivation device 300. The curved wall 308C has a shape curved along the circumferential direction of the cultivation device 300. The space formed by the light source storage portion has an approximately semicylindrical shape due to the curved wall 308C.

[0018] A light source 302 is installed on the back surface of the door portion 308. The light source 302 emits light toward the cultivated object 400. The light source 302 corresponds to the "ingredient source" of the present disclosure. The light corresponds to the "predetermined ingredient" of the present disclosure. The cultivated object 400 performs photosynthesis using the light from the light source 302. This allows the user to grow the cultivated object 400. Since the cultivated object 400 is a plant or a vegetable, it generally has phototropism. For example, the cultivated object 400 grows by bending toward the light source 302 due to phototropism.

[0019] An arc-shaped through hole 311 is formed in the first side wall 308A and the second side wall 308B. A caster 313 protrudes from the through hole 311. The roles of the through hole 311 and the caster 313 will be described later.

[0020] Furthermore, the cultivation device 300 has an adapter 371 and a wiring 372. When the adapter 371 is inserted into a power outlet (not shown), power is supplied from an AC power source (not shown) through the adapter 371 and the wiring 372 to the light source 302. The light source 302 is turned on by this power.

[0021] In the example of Fig. 1, the light source 302 emits light by consuming power from an adapter 371 described later. The light source 302 corresponds to a "driving member" in the present disclosure. The light source 302 is an LED (Light Emitting Diode) extending in a first direction D1. In the example of Fig. 1, a user can adjust the position of the light source 302 by a second adjustment unit described later.

[0022] A handle 356 is formed at the end of the center of the door 308. The handle 356 is, for example, concave. A user inserts his / her hand into the concave handle 356 to open or close the door 308. The cultivation apparatus 300 has a first adjustment unit 310 that adjusts the degree of opening of the door 308, which will be described later. The first adjustment unit 310 of this embodiment maintains the degree of opening achieved by the user. More specifically, the first adjustment unit 310 maintains the degree of opening within the range in which the door 308 can be opened or closed. The first adjustment unit 310 is typically a torque hinge. In this embodiment, the first adjustment unit 310 is disposed at both ends of the door 308 in the first direction D1. The door 308 rotates with the first adjustment unit 310 (torque hinge) as a reference (see FIGS. 11 to 13 described later).

[0023] In this way, the first adjustment unit 310 adjusts the degree of opening of the door unit 308 by, for example, maintaining the degree of opening of the door unit 308 opened by the user. As will be described later, the distance between the light source 302 and the storage unit 306 is adjusted depending on the degree of opening by the first adjustment unit 310. In other words, the first adjustment unit 310 can adjust the amount of light from the light source 302 to the plant 400.

[0024] In addition, other mechanisms may be adopted as the first adjustment unit 310 instead of the torque hinge. For example, the cultivation apparatus 300 may include a stay as the first adjustment unit 310. The degree of opening of the door unit 308 may be adjusted by this stay.

[0025] In addition, a vent hole 359 is formed between the two first adjustment parts 310. The storage part 306 communicates with the outside through the vent hole 359. Therefore, regardless of whether the door part 308 is open or closed, air is supplied from the vent hole 359 to the plant 400. Note that the vent hole 359 does not necessarily have to be formed. In addition, the first adjustment part 310 (torque hinge) may be provided at the position of the vent hole 359.

[0026] The first support member 100 and the second support member 200 have the same shape. As shown in Fig. 4, the first support member 100 has a C-shape when viewed in a plane from a thickness direction M1 (see Fig. 9) of the first support member 100. The second support member 200 also has a C-shape when viewed in a plane from the thickness direction of the second support member 200.

[0027] In the example of Fig. 1, the cylindrical cultivation apparatus 300 is supported so as to be surrounded by two extensions (described later) of the first support member 100 and two extensions of the second support member 200. The support mode of Fig. 1 is also called "first support mode". The remaining parts of Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 will be described later.

[0028] In addition, in the first support state and the second support state described later, the user can change the orientation of the container 600. In FIG. 1, the second through hole 602 described later faces approximately in a first direction D1. On the other hand, in FIG. 2, the second through hole 602 described later faces approximately in a third direction D3 (toward the user). In this way, the user can change the orientation of the container 600 according to the user's preference. In addition, in FIG. 2, the user can inject a culture medium from the second through hole 602. This can improve the user's convenience.

[0029] 5 is a diagram showing a second supporting state of the cultivation unit 10. In the second supporting state, the first supporting member 100 and the second supporting member 200 in the first supporting state are upside down to support the cultivation device 300.

[0030] The height position (position in the second direction D2) of the cultivation apparatus 300 is higher when the cultivation apparatus 300 is supported in the second supporting manner than when the cultivation apparatus 300 is supported in the first supporting manner. For example, when the door portion 308 is open and the light source 302 is emitting light, the user may feel the light is dazzling. In this case, the user changes the supporting manner to the first supporting manner. As a result, the height position of the cultivation apparatus 300 is lower than that in the second supporting manner. Therefore, the user can reduce the glare of the light from the light source 302.

[0031] Furthermore, when the cultivation apparatus 300 is supported in the first support mode, the distance from the user's eyes to the cultivated object 400 is longer than in the second support mode. In such a case, the user may want to observe the cultivated object 400 up close. In this case, the user changes to the second support mode. This makes the height position of the cultivation apparatus 300 higher than in the first support mode. Therefore, the distance from the user's eyes to the cultivated object 400 can be shortened. As a result, the user can observe the cultivated object 400 up close.

[0032] Fig. 6 is a diagram showing a third supporting state of the cultivation unit 10. Fig. 7 is a diagram showing the cultivation device 300, the first supporting member 100, and the second supporting member 200 supported in the third supporting state from above. In the example of Fig. 6 and Fig. 7, the cylindrical cultivation device 300 stands upright and is held by the first supporting member 100 and the second supporting member 200.

[0033] For example, there may be cases where the arrangement space for the cultivation unit 10 is narrow. In the first support mode and the second support mode, the arrangement space for the cultivation unit 10 becomes too wide, and the cultivation unit 10 may not be able to be arranged. In this case, the user changes to the third support mode. This makes it possible to narrow the arrangement space for the cultivation unit 10 compared to the first support mode and the second support mode. Therefore, even if the arrangement space for the cultivation unit 10 is narrow, the user can arrange the cultivation unit 10.

[0034] [Support member] Next, the first support member 100 and the second support member 200 will be described. FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are perspective views of the support unit 250. The support unit 250 of this embodiment is composed of the first support member 100 and the second support member 200. FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are perspective views of the first support member 100 and the second support member 200. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the first support member 100 and the second support member 200 when the cultivation device 300 is omitted in the case of the first support mode. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the first support member 100 and the second support member 200 when the cultivation device 300 is omitted in the case of the second support mode. Also, FIG. 4 and the like are referred to as necessary. As described above, the shapes of the first support member 100 and the second support member 200 are the same, so the first support member 100 will be described first.

[0035] The first support member 100 is composed of a base 103, a first extension portion 101, and a second extension portion 102. For convenience of explanation, the base 103, the first extension portion 101, and the second extension portion 102 will be described separately, but the base 103, the first extension portion 101, and the second extension portion 102 may be formed integrally. Also, the base 103, the first extension portion 101, and the second extension portion 102 may be formed separately. In the examples of FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, for convenience, dashed boundary lines are shown between the base 103 and the first extension portion 101 and between the base 103 and the second extension portion 102, but in reality, such boundary lines are not formed.

[0036] The base 103 is a central member of the C-shape. A first surface 131 and a second surface 132 are formed on the base 103. The first surface 131 and the second surface 132 are formed on the base 103 at positions opposing each other. Here, "opposing positions" includes "completely opposing positions". In addition, "opposing positions" also includes "approximately opposing positions" due to manufacturing variations in the first support member 100.

[0037] In this embodiment, the first surface 131 has a concave shape. More specifically, the first surface 131 has a cross-sectional arc shape. However, the first surface 131 may have another shape as long as it can support the cultivation device 300. For example, the first surface 131 may have a cross-sectional triangular shape or a cross-sectional rectangular shape. The second surface 132 also has a concave shape. More specifically, the second surface 132 has a cross-sectional arc shape. However, the second surface 132 may have another shape as long as it can support the cultivation device 300. For example, the second surface may have a cross-sectional triangular shape or a cross-sectional rectangular shape.

[0038] A first extension portion 101 extending from one end 103A of the base 103 toward the second surface 132 is provided at the one end 103A. A first end face 111 is formed at an end (an end opposite to the one end 103A) of the first extension portion 101. A second extension portion 102 extending from the other end 103B of the base 103 toward the second surface 132 is provided at the other end 103B. A second end face 112 is formed at an end (an end opposite to the other end 103B) of the second extension portion 102. The first extension portion 101 and the second extension portion 102 have a curved shape.

[0039] Moreover, the first end face 111 and the second end face 112 are on the same plane. In other words, the second end face 112 exists on a plane formed by the first end face 111. In other words, the plane formed by the first end face 111 and the plane formed by the second end face 112 are on the same plane. Note that, due to variations in the manufacture of the first support member 100, the first end face 111 and the second end face 112 may not exist on the same plane.

[0040] The first support member 100 has a first side surface 141 (see FIG. 3) perpendicular to the first end surface 111 and the second end surface 112. The first support member 100 also has a second side surface 142 (see FIG. 3) perpendicular to the first end surface 111 and the second end surface 112. The first side surface 141 and the second side surface 142 face each other.

[0041] A fixing member 121 is formed on the first end surface 111. A fixing member 122 is formed on the second end surface 112. This fixing member will be described later.

[0042] Next, the second support member 200 will be described. The second support member 200 is composed of a base portion 203, a first extension portion 201, and a second extension portion 202. For convenience of explanation, the base portion 203, the first extension portion 201, and the second extension portion 202 will be described separately, but the base portion 203, the first extension portion 201, and the second extension portion 202 may be formed integrally. Also, the base portion 203, the first extension portion 201, and the second extension portion 202 may be formed separately.

[0043] The base 203 is a central member of the C-shape. A first surface 231 and a second surface 232 are formed on the base 203. The first surface 231 and the second surface 232 are formed on the base 203 at positions opposing each other. Here, "opposing positions" includes "completely opposing positions". In addition, "opposing positions" also includes "approximately opposing positions" due to manufacturing variations in the second support member 200.

[0044] In this embodiment, the first surface 231 has a concave shape. However, the first surface 231 may have another shape. For example, the first surface 231 may be a flat surface. The second surface 232 also has a concave shape. However, the second surface 232 may have another shape. For example, the second surface 232 may be a flat surface.

[0045] A first extension portion 201 extending from one end 203A of the base portion 203 toward the second surface 232 is provided at the one end 203A. A first end face 211 is formed at an end (an end opposite to the one end 203A) of the first extension portion 201. A second extension portion 202 extending from the other end 203B of the base portion 203 toward the second surface 232 is provided at the other end 203B. A second end face 212 is formed at an end (an end opposite to the other end 203B) of the second extension portion 202. Both the first extension portion 201 and the second extension portion 202 have a curved shape.

[0046] Moreover, the first end face 211 and the second end face 212 are on the same plane. In other words, the second end face 212 exists on a plane formed by the first end face 211. In other words, the plane formed by the first end face 211 and the plane formed by the second end face 212 are on the same plane. Note that, due to variations in the manufacture of the first support member 100, the first end face 211 and the second end face 212 may not exist on the same plane.

[0047] The second support member 200 has a first side surface 241 perpendicular to the first end surface 211 and the second end surface 212. The second support member 200 also has a second side surface 242 perpendicular to the first end surface 211 and the second end surface 212. The first side surface 241 and the second side surface 242 face each other.

[0048] A fixing member 221 is formed on the first end surface 211. A fixing member 222 is formed on the second end surface 212. As shown in Fig. 3 and other figures, the first supporting member 100 and the second supporting member 200 have a predetermined thickness D. Note that Fig. 9 shows a thickness direction M1 of the first supporting member 100.

[0049] The first support member 100 and the second support member 200 are formed, for example, by laminating a plurality of C-shaped thin plate members. The first support member 100 and the second support member 200 may be made of any material, such as wood or resin.

[0050] Next, the first to third support modes will be described in detail. As shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 4, the first support mode is a state in which the periphery 131A of the first surface 131 of the first support member 100 and the periphery 231A of the first surface 231 of the second support member 200 are arranged on the arrangement surface 430. In this state, the first support mode is a mode in which the cultivation device 300 is supported by the second surface 132 so as to be surrounded by the first extension portion 101 and the second extension portion 102 of the first support member 100, and is supported by the second surface 232 so as to be surrounded by the first extension portion 201 and the second extension portion 202 of the second support member 200.

[0051] The second support state (see FIG. 5) is a state in which the first end surface 111 and the second end surface 112 of the first support member 100 are arranged on the arrangement surface 430, and the first end surface 211 and the second end surface 212 of the second support member 200 are arranged on the arrangement surface 430. In the second support state, the cultivation device 300 is held by the first surface 131 of the first support member 100 and the first surface 231 of the second support member 200.

[0052] As described above, due to variations in manufacturing accuracy of the first support member 100, the first end face 111 and the second end face 112 may not be on the same plane. Also, due to variations in manufacturing accuracy of the second support member 200, the first end face 211 and the second end face 212 may not be on the same plane. Even in such a case, parts of the first end face 111, the second end face 112, the first end face 211, and the second end face 212 are arranged on the arrangement surface 430. That is, in the first support member 100 and the second support member 200 of this embodiment, at least parts of the first end face 111, the second end face 112, the first end face 211, and the second end face 212 are arranged on the arrangement surface 430.

[0053] The third support state (see FIG. 6) is a state in which the first side surface 141 of the first support member 100 and the first side surface 241 of the second support member 200 are arranged on the arrangement surface 430. Furthermore, the first end surface 111 of the first support member 100 and the first end surface 211 of the second support member 200 face each other, and the second end surface 112 of the first support member 100 and the second end surface 212 of the second support member 200 face each other (see FIG. 7). In this state, a cylindrical space surrounded by the first support member 100 and the second support member 200 is formed. The height of this space corresponds to the thickness D (see FIG. 3) of the first support member 100 and the second support member. Then, the cultivation device 300 is supported in the third support state by being inserted into the space by a user or the like in an upright position. In addition, in this third support state, the circular first end surface 321 is arranged on the arrangement surface 430. In this manner, the end of the cultivation apparatus 300 is supported by the first support member 100 and the second support member 200. The end of the cultivation apparatus 300 is a portion located within the cylindrical space surrounded by the first support member 100 and the second support member 200.

[0054] The first end surface 111 of the first support member 100 and the first end surface 211 of the second support member 200 may be separated or in contact with each other. The second end surface 112 of the first support member 100 and the second end surface 212 of the second support member 200 may be separated or in contact with each other. The examples of Figures 6 and 7 show an example in which the first end surface 111 of the first support member 100 and the first end surface 211 of the second support member 200 are in contact with each other, and the second end surface 112 of the first support member 100 and the second end surface 212 of the second support member 200 are in contact with each other.

[0055] Next, the fixing members will be described. As described with reference to Fig. 8 and the like, a fixing member 121 is formed on the first end face 111 of the first support member 100, and a fixing member 122 is formed on the second end face 112. Moreover, a fixing member 221 is formed on the first end face 211 of the second support member 200, and a fixing member 222 is formed on the second end face 212.

[0056] These fixing members are members for fixing the support by the first support member 100 and the second support member 200 in the third support mode. For example, a magnet (e.g., a magnet with an N pole) is formed as the fixing member 121 on the first end surface 111 of the first support member 100, and a magnet with a polarity different from that of the magnet (e.g., a magnet with an S pole) is formed on the first end surface 211 of the second support member 200. Also, a magnet (e.g., a magnet with an N pole) is formed as the fixing member 122 on the second end surface 112 of the first support member 100, and a magnet with a polarity different from that of the magnet (e.g., a magnet with an S pole) is formed on the second end surface 212 of the second support member 200. The magnetic force of these magnets can stably maintain the arrangement of the first support member 100 and the second support member 200 in the third support mode. As a result, the cultivation device 300 is stably supported by the first support member 100 and the second support member 200 in the third support mode. The magnet on the second end surface 112 of the first support member 100 and the magnet on the second end surface 212 of the second support member 200 may be omitted.

[0057] The fixing member may be any other member as long as it is a member that fixes the opposing first end surface 111 of the first supporting member 100 and the first end surface 211 of the second supporting member 200. For example, the fixing member may be a double-sided tape or a Velcro tape (registered trademark). Note that FIG. 1 shows an example in which the first supporting member 100 and the second supporting member do not have a fixing member.

[0058] [Cultivation equipment] Next, a detailed configuration of the cultivation device 300 will be described. Fig. 10 is a diagram showing the second adjustment unit 355. Fig. 10 is a diagram showing a plan view of the light source 302 from the third direction D3 in Fig. 1, for example. As described above, the first adjustment unit 310 (depending on the degree of opening of the door unit 308) can adjust the amount of light from the light source 302 to the cultivated object 400. In this embodiment, the second adjustment unit 355 can further adjust the amount of light from the light source 302 to the cultivated object 400.

[0059] The second adjustment portion 355 includes a holding portion 352, an arc-shaped through hole 311 (see FIG. 1), a rod portion 314, and a caster 313.

[0060] The holding portion 352 has a holding surface 352A, an abutment surface 352B, and an abutment surface 352C. The holding portion 352 holds the light source 302 with the holding surface 352A. The abutment surface 352B abuts against the inner surface of the first side wall 308A. The abutment surface 352C abuts against the inner surface of the second side wall 308B. The holding portion 352 is formed with a rod portion 314, which passes through the through hole 311. Furthermore, a caster 313 is formed on the portion of the rod portion 314 that protrudes from the through hole 311.

[0061] For example, the user grips caster 313 and operates caster 313, whereby rod portion 314 slides along the shape (arc shape in this embodiment) of through hole 311. Therefore, the user can move light source 302 to the shape (arc shape in this embodiment) of through hole 311.

[0062] Each of Fig. 11 to Fig. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Fig. 3. Fig. 11 and Fig. 12 show a state in which door portion 308 is open. Fig. 13 shows a state in which door portion 308 is covering storage portion 306.

[0063] In this embodiment, the storage section 306 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape. In this embodiment, the storage section 306 is a space surrounded by a first side wall 306A, a second side wall 306B, and a bottom wall 306C. As described above, the user can grip the casters 313 to move the light source 302 along an arc (along the shape of the through hole 311). In the example of FIGS. 11 to 13, locations M1, M2, and M3 are shown as locations where the light source 302 can be arranged.

[0064] As described above, the door unit 308 is opened and closed by the user. The cultivation apparatus 300 has the first adjustment unit 310. Note that since Figs. 11 to 13 are cross-sectional views of the line AA, the first adjustment unit 310 is not actually located at the position of the line AA, but for convenience, the first adjustment unit 310 is depicted in Figs. 11 to 13. In Figs. 11 to 13, the first adjustment unit 310 may be referred to as a rotation shaft 329. The door unit 308 is rotated by the user about the rotation shaft 329.

[0065] 11 is opened to a greater extent than the door 308 in FIG 12. Here, the openness refers to the degree to which the storage section 306 is opened to the outside (external air). The greater the openness, the greater the portion of the cultivated plant 400 that the user can see.

[0066] The degree of opening is represented by a rotation angle θ of door part 308 relative to main body part 305. In the example of Fig. 11, rotation angle θ1 is an angle determined by horizontal line 305A (horizontal plane) of main body part 305 and horizontal line 308P (horizontal plane) of door part 308. Horizontal line 305A is a line connecting rotation shaft 329 and end part 305B of main body part 305. Horizontal line 308P is a line connecting rotation shaft 329 and end part 308B of main body part 305 (for example, handle part 356).

[0067] Also, in FIG. 12, a rotation angle θ2 is shown, and in FIG. 13, a rotation angle θ3 (=zero) is shown. θ1>θ2>θ3. As shown in FIG. 11 to FIG. 13, the larger the rotation angle θ, the larger the degree of opening. In other words, the smaller the rotation angle θ, the smaller the degree of opening. Also, when the door part 308 conceals the storage part 306, the rotation angle θ becomes zero. In this embodiment, the relationship that "the larger the rotation angle θ, the larger the degree of opening" is established when the rotation angle θ belongs to a predetermined range. The predetermined range is, for example, 0 degrees or more and 120 degrees or less, and more specifically, the predetermined range is, for example, 0 degrees or more and 90 degrees or less. The predetermined range corresponds to the above-mentioned openable range.

[0068] In addition, in the example of FIG. 11, when the light source 302 is located at the location M2, a distance L1 from the light source 302 to an arbitrary point in the storage section 306 is shown. In this embodiment, the arbitrary point is the midpoint 306X in the third direction D3 of the bottom wall 306C. That is, the distance L1 is the distance from M2 to the midpoint 306X. The arbitrary point may be another point. In the example of FIG. 12, when the light source 302 is located at the location M2, a distance L2 from the light source 302 to the midpoint 306X is shown. In the example of FIG. 13, when the light source 302 is located at the location M2, a distance L3 from the light source 302 to the midpoint 306X is shown. Also, L1>L2>L3.

[0069] In this way, as the degree of openness increases, the distance L from the light source 302 to an arbitrary point of the housing section 306 (midpoint 306X in the examples of FIGS. 11 to 13) increases. Conversely, as the degree of openness decreases, the distance L from the light source 302 to the housing section 306 decreases.

[0070] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a path Q of the light source 302. The light source 302 can be moved in an arc shape by the above-mentioned second adjustment unit 355. That is, the path Q of the light source 302 has an arc shape. In this embodiment, the path Q has an arc shape centered on a central point 308X. This central point 308X is a point that belongs to the space inside the storage unit 306 when the degree of opening of the door unit 308 is minimum (for example, in the state of FIG. 13). Note that the central point 308X may be another point.

[0071] Next, the container 600 will be described. The container 600 is a box that contains one unit of the cultivated product 400 and a culture W for cultivating the cultivated product 400. One unit of the cultivated product 400 indicates, for example, one or more cultivated products 400. One or more containers containing one unit of the cultivated product are arranged in the cultivation device 300. By cultivating the cultivated product 400 in the container 600, the user can cultivate the cultivated product 400 in desired units. In this embodiment, the culture W is liquid fertilizer (culture solution). The culture W may be solid fertilizer, or may be an absorbent (for example, urethane culture medium) soaked with the liquid fertilizer. The container 600 may be made of any material. The container 600 may be made of any material, such as metal, resin, or wood.

[0072] FIG. 15 is a see-through perspective view of the container 600. FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of the container 600 taken along the line BB in FIG. 15. In the example of FIG. 16, the container 600 has a pentagonal cross section. The container 600 has a reference plate 610 (reference surface), a first plate 611 (first surface), a second plate 612 (second surface), a third plate 613 (third surface), and a fourth plate 614 (fourth surface). The space formed by the reference plate 610, the first plate 611, the second plate 612, the third plate 613, and the fourth plate 614 functions as a container section 640. The container section 640 contains the cultivated object 400 and the culture W.

[0073] The first plate 611 is parallel to the reference plate 610. The second plate 612 is oblique to the reference plate 610 and is joined to the first plate 611. The third plate 613 is perpendicular to the reference plate 610 and is joined to the first plate 611 and the reference plate 610. The fourth plate 614 is perpendicular to the reference plate 610 and is joined to the second plate 612 and the reference plate 610.

[0074] The first plate 611 is provided with a first through hole 601. The second plate 612 is provided with a second through hole 602. The cultivated object 400 is accommodated in the accommodation body 600 such that the tip of the cultivated object 400 is exposed from the first through hole 601 and the root of the cultivated object 400 is immersed in the culture W. The cultivated object 400 is accommodated in the accommodation body 600 such that the tip of the cultivated object 400 is exposed from the second through hole 602 and the root of the cultivated object 400 is immersed in the culture W. The user can select whether the tip of the cultivated object 400 is exposed from the first through hole 601 or the second through hole 602.

[0075] The diameters of the first through hole 601 and the second through hole 602 are preferably within a range of 10 mm or more and 25 mm or less. If the diameters of the first through hole 601 and the second through hole 602 are less than 10 mm, the cultivated object 400 may not be properly exposed. If the diameter of the second through hole 602 is greater than 25 mm, the cultivated object 400 may fall out of the container 600 due to its own weight. The diameters of the first through hole 601 and the second through hole 602 may be within a range of 15 mm or more and 25 mm or less.

[0076] 16, the direction in which the cultivated object 400 is accommodated in the first through hole 601 is referred to as the "accommodating direction E1." The accommodation direction E1 is also the normal direction of the first plane 601A formed by the first through hole 601. The direction in which the cultivated object 400 is accommodated in the second through hole 602 is referred to as the "accommodating direction E2." The accommodation direction E2 is also the normal direction of the second plane 602A formed by the second through hole 602.

[0077] When viewed in a plan view from the extension direction of the first plane 601A (i.e., the direction perpendicular to the paper surface of FIG. 16), the angle between a straight line in the storage direction E1 and a straight line in the storage direction E2 is referred to as "angle ω." The angle ω is an angle in the range of 20 degrees or more and 70 degrees or less. More preferably, the angle ω is an angle in the range of 30 degrees or more and 60 degrees or less.

[0078] The container 600 also has a lid. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the lid 630 in an open state. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the lid 630 in a closed state. The container 600 has an adjustment unit 620 that adjusts the degree of opening of the lid 630 with respect to the container 640. The adjustment unit 620 maintains the degree of opening set by the user. The adjustment unit 620 is, for example, configured by a torque hinge. In this way, the lid 630 rotates with the adjustment unit 620 as the rotation axis as a reference. The lid 630 may have a different configuration instead of a rotating configuration. For example, the lid 630 may be detachable from the main body of the container 600 (a portion other than the lid 630).

[0079] Moreover, the lid portion 630 includes the second through hole 602. Specifically, a part of the second plate 612 in which the second through hole 602 is formed functions as the lid portion 630. Note that, as a modified example, the lid portion 630 may include the first through hole 601. That is, a part of the first plate 611 in which the first through hole 601 is formed may function as the lid portion 630. Furthermore, with respect to the lid portion 630, at least a part of a plate in which neither the first through hole 601 nor the second through hole 602 is formed (for example, the third plate 613) may function as the lid portion 630.

[0080] 17, the container 600 has a first plug portion 6011 for blocking the first through hole 601. The shape of the first plug portion 6011 corresponds to the shape of the first through hole 601. In the example of FIG. 17, the shape of the first plug portion 6011 is, for example, a cylindrical shape. The shape of the first plug portion 6011 may also be another shape, for example, a cone shape.

[0081] If a gap occurs between the first plug portion 6011 and the first through hole 601, the culture solution in the container 640 may spill out. If the gap occurs, light may enter the container 600 through the gap, and water-green algae may grow, contaminating the inside of the container 600. Therefore, the first plug portion 6011 closes the first through hole 601 without causing a gap between the first plug portion 6011 and the first through hole 601. The first plug portion 6011 is made of, for example, an elastic material (e.g., synthetic rubber such as urethane rubber or silicone rubber). In order to ensure the light-shielding properties of the first plug portion 6011, a predetermined material (e.g., dye or pigment) is added to the first plug portion 6011. The first plug portion 6011 may have any structure as long as the structure does not cause the culture solution in the container 600 to spill out. The first plug portion 6011 may be, for example, any of a screw cap, a hinge cap, and a twist cap.

[0082] 17, first plug portion 6011 is configured to be detachable from housing 600. However, for example, first plug portion 6011 may have a connecting portion, and first plug portion 6011 may be connected to housing 600 by the connecting portion. Furthermore, the connecting portion may be, for example, string-shaped. Furthermore, although not shown in FIG. 17, housing 600 may have a second plug portion for blocking second through-hole 602.

[0083] Next, a description will be given of the storage mode of the culture apparatus 300. Fig. 18 is a diagram for explaining the first storage mode. The first storage mode is a storage mode realized by the above-mentioned first holding mode and second holding mode.

[0084] In Fig. 18, the main body 305, the light source 302, etc. are shown. In the example of Fig. 18, four containers 600 are arranged. In the example of Fig. 18, the first container state is a state in which the containers 600 are arranged so as to be perpendicular to the container direction E1 and the first direction D1 (extension direction of the cultivation device 300). In the first container state, the cultivated object 400 contained in the container 600 is exposed from the first through-hole.

[0085] In the example of Fig. 18, the container 600 is contained in the container section 306 so that the reference plate 610 is in contact with the bottom wall 306C. The container 600 is stably disposed due to the weight of the cultivated object 400 and the container 600. In addition, since the cultivated object 400 faces the direction of the light source 302, light from the light source 302 can be applied to the cultivated object 400. As a result, the cultivation device 300 can grow the cultivated object 400 appropriately.

[0086] Fig. 19 is a diagram for explaining the second storage mode. The second storage mode is a storage mode realized in the above-mentioned third holding mode. As shown in Fig. 19, the four storage bodies 600 are also referred to as storage body 600A, storage body 600B, storage body 600C, and storage body 600D.

[0087] The cultivation device 300 also has a holding mechanism for holding the container 600. The container of the second container mode is realized by the holding mechanism. In this embodiment, the holding mechanism is configured by a convex member. Here, the convex member is a dowel 653. The dowel 653 is disposed on both the first side wall 306A and the second side wall 306B. The dowel 653 can be inserted into the dowel hole. In the example of FIG. 19, the reference plate 610 is held by the dowel 653. In the example of FIG. 19, a part of the container 600 (in the example of FIG. 19, the top part 654 of the container 600) is further held by a part of the container section 306 (in the example of FIG. 19, the bottom wall 306C). FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a modified example of the second container mode. As shown in FIG. 20, a part of the container 600 may be held by the dowel 653.

[0088] FIG. 21 is a diagram mainly showing the dowel 653 and the dowel hole into which the dowel 653 is inserted. In the example of FIG. 21, the cultivation device 300 and the housing 600 are shown by dashed lines. Also, FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the dowel hole formed in the first side wall 306A and the second side wall 306B. FIG. 22 is a plan view from the normal direction of the surface on which the first holding mechanism is formed (i.e., the surface of the first side wall 306A). In the example of FIG. 21, the dowel hole into which the dowel 653 is inserted is shown by a black circle, and the dowel hole into which the dowel 653 is not inserted is shown by a white circle.

[0089] In the example of the second storage mode shown in FIG. 6, the second end surface 322 is disposed on the arrangement surface 430. In the example of FIG. 6, when a user faces the cultivation apparatus 300 with the door portion 308 closed, the handle portion 356 is present on the left side of the user, and the door portion 308 is rotated to the right of the user to open. However, when a user faces the cultivation apparatus 300 with the door portion 308 closed due to the arrangement environment of the cultivation apparatus 300, the user may want to rotate the door portion 308 to the left to open it. In consideration of this case, the first end surface 321 may be disposed on the arrangement surface 430, that is, the cultivation apparatus 300 may be disposed upside down. In this way, even if the first end surface 321 is disposed on the arrangement surface 430, the cultivation apparatus 300 can accommodate the storage body 600 in the second storage mode. Hereinafter, the second storage mode in which the first end surface 321 is disposed on the arrangement surface 430 will be referred to as the "second storage mode A", and the second storage mode in which the second end surface 322 is disposed on the arrangement surface 430 will be referred to as the "second storage mode B". The second storage mode shown in FIG. 6 is the second storage mode B. The user can arrange the cultivation device 300 in either the second storage mode A or the second storage mode B, taking into consideration the arrangement environment of the cultivation device 300, etc.

[0090] FIG. 22 is a diagram showing the dowel holes 653A and 653B formed in the first side wall 306A and the second side wall 306B. In the example of FIG. 22, two adjacent dowel holes 653A (two dowel holes facing each other diagonally), the dowels 653 inserted into the two dowel holes 653A, two adjacent dowel holes 653B, and the dowels 653 inserted into the two dowel holes 653B form a holding mechanism. In the example of FIG. 22, for convenience, the two adjacent dowel holes 653A and the two adjacent dowel holes 653B are shown as "holding mechanism 671". In FIG. 22, only one holding mechanism 671 is shown, but three holding mechanisms 671 are formed by the other dowel holes.

[0091] The dowels 653 inserted into the two adjacent dowel holes 653A constitute a first holding mechanism. The dowels 653 inserted into the two adjacent dowel holes 653B constitute a second holding mechanism. The first holding mechanism holds the housing body 600 when in the second storage mode A. The second holding mechanism holds the housing body 600 when in the second storage mode B.

[0092] 22, a straight line connecting two adjacent dowel holes 653A is referred to as straight line 654A. A straight line connecting two adjacent dowel holes 653B is referred to as straight line 654B. The intersection of straight line 654A and straight line 654B is referred to as intersection G. The first holding mechanism is formed by rotating the second holding mechanism 90 degrees around intersection G (see arrow β in FIG. 22). The term "90 degrees" also includes "approximately 90 degrees" due to manufacturing variations in dowel holes 653A and 653B.

[0093] For example, when the container 600 is contained in the cultivation apparatus 300 in the second container state A, the user changes the container state to the second container state B as follows. First, the user removes all the containers 600 and removes the dowels 653 inserted in the dowel holes 653A. After that, the user places the cultivation apparatus 300 upside down. Then, the user inserts the dowels 653 into the dowel holes 653B and causes the containers 600 to be held by the dowels 653.

[0094] Next, the relationship between the storage direction E2 and the first direction D1 will be described. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the relationship between the storage direction E2 and the first direction D1. In the example of FIG. 20, when the light source 302 and the storage body 600 are viewed in a plane from the extension direction of the second plane 602A, the second storage mode is a mode in which the storage body 600 is arranged so that the storage direction E2 is not perpendicular to the first direction D1 (extension direction of the cultivation device 300). More specifically, the storage direction E2 is parallel and approximately parallel to the first direction D1. FIG. 23 shows an example in which the storage direction E2 is approximately parallel to the first direction D1. FIG. 23 shows a normal line F2 extending from the second plane 602A formed by the second through hole 602 in a direction opposite to the direction inside the storage body 600. The normal line F2 is also a straight line along the storage direction E2. Also, a straight line 302L in the extension direction of the light source 302 is shown. The straight line 302L is also a straight line along the first direction D1. When the light source 302 and the housing 600 are viewed in a plan view, the normal line F2 and the straight line 302L intersect at point S. As described above, "the housing direction E2 and the first direction D1 are substantially parallel" means that "when the light source 302 and the housing 600 are viewed in a plan view, the normal line F2 and the straight line 302L (the straight line formed by the first direction D1) intersect at point S." The angle formed between the normal line F2 and the straight line 302L is defined as "angle φ." The angle φ is an angle other than 90 degrees.

[0095] In this manner, by storing the plant 400 so that the normal line F2 and the straight line 302L intersect at point S (i.e., by storing the plant 400 in the second storage mode), the plant 400 can be oriented toward the light source 302. Therefore, for example, the illuminance of the plant 400 from the light source 302 can be increased.

[0096] Furthermore, the larger the angle φ, the more the illuminance from the light source 302 to the cultivated plant 400 can be increased. However, if the angle φ is too large, the liquid nutrient contained in the container 600 will spill out of the second through-hole 602. Therefore, the angle φ is appropriately determined depending on the illuminance from the light source 302 to the cultivated plant 400 and whether or not the liquid nutrient will spill out of the through-hole.

[0097] 19 and 20, the light from the light source 302 may not sufficiently reach the rear side 400A of the cultivated plant 400 (the side of the cultivated plant 400 opposite to the light source 302 side). Therefore, in this embodiment, the container 600 includes a reflecting member 662 for directing the light from the light source to the entire cultivated plant 400. The reflecting member 662 may be any member that reflects light, such as a mirror, a reflector, or aluminum foil. In the example of FIG. 20, the reflecting member 662 is a thin plate-like member.

[0098] Hereinafter, the containers other than the bottom container 600D (i.e., containers 600A-600C) will be referred to as "first containers". The containers other than the top container 600A (i.e., containers 600B-600D) will be referred to as "second containers". The first container and the second container are housed adjacent to each other. The reflecting member 662 is disposed on the reference plate of the first container (i.e., each of the containers 600A-600C).

[0099] Fig. 24 is a diagram for explaining light reflected from the reflecting member 662. In the example of Fig. 24, a container 600A is shown as the first container, and a container 600B is shown as the second container. As shown in Fig. 24, light from the light source 302 is mainly reflected into a space E on the opposite side of the second through-hole 602 of the container 600B from the interior 670 of the container 600B. The space E is "a space in which an exposed portion of the cultivated plant 400 from the second through-hole 602 is located when the cultivated plant 400 is housed in the container 600B."

[0100] In this way, by providing the cultivation apparatus 300 with the reflective member 662, light can be directed to the entire cultivated object 400. The installation location of the reflective member 662 is not limited to the first housing, and may be other locations. The other locations are, for example, the housing section 306 or the door section 308. More specifically, the other locations are the wall surface of the housing section 306.

[0101] [Summary] (1-1) For example, in a conventional cultivation device, a user may want to adjust the amount of light from a light source, which is an example of a component source, to a plant, which is an example of a target object. In this case, an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the distance between the light source and the plant must be provided in addition to the above-mentioned door portion in the plant cultivation device, which is an example of a cabinet. This can result in a problem of an increased number of parts.

[0102] In contrast, in this embodiment, as shown in Figs. 11 to 13, the light source 302 is disposed on the door 308, and the first adjustment unit 310 adjusts the degree of opening of the door 308 relative to the storage unit 306. Furthermore, as the degree of opening increases, the light source 302 moves away from the storage unit 306. Therefore, the adjustment mechanism for adjusting the distance L between the light source 302 and the storage unit 306 (the cultivated object 400 stored in the storage unit 306) can be used as the adjustment mechanism for adjusting the degree of opening of the door 308 relative to the storage unit 306. Therefore, the number of parts can be reduced compared to the conventional cultivation device. In addition, the cultivation device 300 can adjust the amount of light emitted to the cultivated object 400.

[0103] (1-2) In addition, the first adjustment unit 310 maintains the degree of opening of the door unit 308 relative to the storage unit 306. Therefore, the degree of opening can be set to a level desired by the user.

[0104] (1-3) In addition, as shown in FIG. 10 and other figures, the cultivation apparatus 300 further includes a second adjustment unit 355 that adjusts the distance L from the light source 302 to the accommodation unit 306. Therefore, the user can adjust the second adjustment unit 355 in addition to adjusting the first adjustment unit 310, allowing for more detailed adjustments.

[0105] (1-4) For example, if the cultivated object 400 has phototropism, the cultivated object 400 grows toward the light source 302. In preparation for such a situation, the user may want to change the projection direction of light from the light source 302 onto the cultivated object 400. Then, as shown in FIG. 14 etc., the second adjustment unit 355 moves the light source 302 in an arc. This makes it possible to change not only the amount of light onto the cultivated object 400 but also the projection direction of light from the light source 302 onto the cultivated object 400. Therefore, even if the cultivated object 400 has phototropism, the cultivated object 400 can be grown appropriately.

[0106] (1-5) In addition, the user can change the storage mode of the cultivated object to either the first storage mode or the second storage mode. Therefore, the user can change the storage mode depending on the arrangement space of the cultivation unit 10, etc. Furthermore, the first storage mode is a mode in which the storage direction E1 of the cultivated object 400 is perpendicular to the first direction D1 (extension direction of the cultivation device 300). In addition, the second storage mode is a mode in which the storage direction E2 of the cultivated object 400 is not perpendicular to the first direction D1 (extension direction of the cultivation device 300). Therefore, in both the first storage mode and the second storage mode, the light from the light source 302 can be appropriately projected onto the cultivated object 400.

[0107] (1-6) In addition, the first storage mode is a mode in which the cultivated object 400 stored in the storage body 600 is exposed from the first through-hole 601, and the second storage mode is a mode in which the cultivated object 400 stored in the storage body 600 is exposed from the second through-hole 602. With this configuration, it is possible to cultivate the cultivated object 400 in the storage body 600, and to store the cultivated object 400 in the first storage mode and the second storage mode.

[0108] (1-7) In addition, the user can detach the housing 600 from the cultivation apparatus 300. Therefore, the user can easily replace the cultivated object 400 in the housing 600 and clean the housing 600.

[0109] (1-8) Moreover, the cultivation device 300 has a reflecting member 662. As shown in Fig. 24, the reflecting member 662 reflects light from the light source 302 to a space E on the opposite side of the second through-hole 602 of the container 600 from the inside 670 of the container. This allows the light from the light source 302 to be projected onto the back side 400A of the cultivated object 400 and the like. Therefore, the light source 302 can project light onto the entire cultivated object 400.

[0110] (1-9) The first housing (i.e., housings 600A to 600C) has a reflecting member 662. The reflecting member 662 reflects light from the light source 302 to a space E on the opposite side of the second through-hole 602 of the second housing (i.e., housings 600B to 600D) from the interior 670 of the second housing. With this configuration, it is possible to reflect light from the light source 302 in a location close to the cultivated object 400.

[0111] (1-10) The cultivation device 300 also includes a first holding mechanism (adjacent dowel holes 653A and dowels 653 inserted into the dowel holes) and a second holding mechanism (adjacent dowel holes 653B and dowels 653 inserted into the dowel holes). Furthermore, on the surface on which the first holding mechanism and the second holding mechanism are formed (the surface of the first side wall 306A and the second side wall 306B), the first holding mechanism is formed by rotating the second holding mechanism by 90 degrees around the intersection G of the straight line 654A formed by the first holding mechanism and the straight line 654B formed by the second holding mechanism. With this configuration, the cultivation device 300 can accommodate the accommodation body 600 in either the second accommodation mode A or the second accommodation mode B described above.

[0112] (2-1) There is also a plant growing device supported by support members called casters. In this plant growing device, a user may want to change the support mode of the support members of the plant growing device according to the user's preference. However, with conventional support members, a support member according to the mode is required, which may cause a problem of an increased number of parts.

[0113] Therefore, in the support unit 250 of the present embodiment, the user can change the support state of the culture apparatus 300 to either the first support state (see FIG. 8) or the second support state (see FIG. 9). Therefore, the user can change the support state of the culture apparatus 300 while reducing the number of parts.

[0114] When the cultivation device 300 is supported in the first support mode (see Figs. 1 and 8), the cultivation device 300 is located at a height of the base 103, 203 from the arrangement surface 430. On the other hand, when the cultivation device 300 is supported in the second support mode (see Figs. 5 and 9), the cultivation device 300 is located at a height corresponding to the length of the first extension 101, 201 and the second extension 102, 202. Therefore, the height of the cultivation device 300 from the arrangement surface 430 is higher in the second support mode than in the first support mode. Therefore, when the user feels that the light from the light source 302 is dazzling, the user sets the support mode of the cultivation device 300 to the first support mode. Also, when the user wants to observe the cultivated object 400 up close, the user sets the support mode of the cultivation device 300 to the second support mode.

[0115] 5, the first end face 111 and the second end face 112 of the first supporting member 100 are on the same plane. And the first end face 211 and the second end face 212 of the second supporting member 200 are on the same plane. Therefore, in the second supporting state, the first supporting member 100 and the second supporting member 200 can be stably arranged on the arrangement surface 430.

[0116] (2-3) In addition, the first support member 100 and the second support member 200 are C-shaped. Therefore, for example, when supporting the cylindrical cultivation device 300 in the first supporting mode, the first extension parts 101, 201 and the second extension parts 102, 202 support the cultivation device 300 so as to surround it. Therefore, the support unit 250 can stably support the cultivation device 300.

[0117] In the above-mentioned embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 8, the inner periphery of the first support member 100 and the second support member 200 (the shape of the part where the culture device 300 contacts in the first support mode) is semicircular in accordance with the cylindrical shape (C-shape) of the culture device 300. However, the inner periphery may have one or more bent portions. For example, the inner periphery has two bent portions as shown in FIG. 31 described later. In this embodiment, the C-shape includes a shape in which the inner periphery has one or more bent portions.

[0118] The shape of the inner circumference may be designed according to the shape of the culture device 300. For example, when the culture device 300 is a quadrangular prism, the inner circumference of the first support member 100 and the second support member 200 may have two bent portions. When the culture device 300 is a hexagonal prism, the inner circumference of the first support member 100 and the second support member 200 may have three bent portions.

[0119] (2-4) In addition, the cross section of the cultivation device 300 in a plane passing through the center of the circular first end surface 321 and perpendicular to the first end surface 321 is approximately rectangular. In the first and second supporting modes, the area occupied by the cultivation units 10 on the arrangement surface 430 is roughly the area of ​​a substantially rectangular cross section, and the occupied area is relatively large.

[0120] On the other hand, in the third supporting mode, the area of ​​the cultivation unit 10 on the arrangement surface 430 is a substantially circular area formed by the outer periphery of the first supporting member 100 and the outer periphery of the second supporting member 200 (see FIG. 7). Therefore, in the third supporting mode, the area of ​​the cultivation unit 10 on the arrangement surface 430 can be made smaller than that in the first supporting mode and the second supporting mode.

[0121] Therefore, for example, when the space in which the cultivation unit 10 can be arranged is narrow, the user causes the support unit 250 to support the cultivation device 300 in the third support mode. This allows the support unit 250 to support the cultivation device 300 in the third support mode even when the space in which the cultivation unit 10 can be arranged is narrow. In addition, since the cultivation device 300 can be supported upright in the third support mode, the user can observe the cultivated object 400 from a viewpoint different from that in the first support mode and the second support mode.

[0122] (2-5) In addition, fixing members 121, 221 (for example, magnets having different polarities) are arranged to fix the opposing relationship between the first end surface 111 of the first support member 100 and the first end surface 211 of the second support member 200. In addition, fixing members 122, 222 (for example, magnets having different polarities) are arranged to fix the opposing relationship between the second end surface 112 of the first support member 100 and the second end surface 212 of the second support member 200. Therefore, when the support mode of the cultivation device 300 is the third support mode, the opposing relationship between the first end surface 111 and the first end surface 211 and the opposing relationship between the second end surface 112 and the second end surface 212 can be stabilized.

[0123] (3-1) In addition, in the conventional plant growing device, it is possible to grow a cultivated object using a storage box that stores a cultivated object in a unit desired by a user. However, such a storage box does not take into consideration a method of growing the cultivated object according to the user's preference. In contrast, the storage body 600 in FIG. 16 includes a storage section 640 that stores the cultivated object 400 and a culture W for growing the cultivated object, a first through hole 601 through which the cultivated object 400 stored in the storage section 640 is exposed, and a second through hole 602.

[0124] According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize a cultivation method in which the cultivated object 400 can be exposed from at least one of the first through-hole 601 and the second through-hole 602, or the cultivated object 400 can be exposed from the first through-hole 601 and the culture W can be supplied from the second through-hole 602. The diameter of the through-hole for exposing the cultivated object 400 is set to be 10 mm or more and 25 mm or less, and more specifically, 15 mm or more and 25 mm or less.

[0125] (3-2) The second through hole 602 may be a hole for exposing the cultivated object 400. With this configuration, the user can select from among a mode in which the cultivated object 400 is exposed from the first through hole 601, a mode in which the cultivated object 400 is exposed from the second through hole 602, and a mode in which the cultivated object 400 is exposed from both the first through hole 601 and the second through hole 602, depending on the user's preference and the arrangement environment of the container 600.

[0126] (3-3) Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 16, when viewed in a plane from the extension direction of the first plane formed by the first through hole 601, the angle ω between a first normal (a straight line in the storage direction E1) to the first plane 601A formed by the first through hole 601 and a second normal (a straight line in the storage direction E2) to the second plane 602A formed by the second through hole 602 is within a range of greater than or equal to 20 degrees and less than 70 degrees.

[0127] According to such a configuration, the culture solution contained in the container 640 is prevented from spilling, and the user can change the container state of the cultivated object 400 according to the user's preference.

[0128] (3-4) Furthermore, as the cultivation of the cultivated object 400 proceeds in the storage body 600, unwanted matter (dirt, blue-green algae, etc.) may occur inside the storage body 600 (in the storage section 640). Thus, as shown in FIG. 17, the storage body 600 may further include a lid section 630 that can open the storage section 640. With this configuration, the user can expose the storage section 640 to the outside by opening the lid section 630. Therefore, the user can easily clean the storage section 640, and as a result, the unwanted matter can be removed.

[0129] (3-5) Lid 630 may include either first through hole 601 or second through hole 602. With this configuration, a user can open lid 630 by inserting a finger or the like into either first through hole 601 or second through hole 602. Therefore, the user can easily open lid 630.

[0130] (3-6) As shown in Fig. 17, the culture device 300 further includes a first plug portion 6011 for blocking the first through hole 601. Therefore, by blocking the first through hole 601 with the first plug portion 6011, it is possible to prevent the culture solution from spilling out from the first through hole 601.

[0131] The container 600 may be used alone without being housed in the cultivation device 300. For example, the cultivated object 400 may be housed in one container 600, and the container 600 may be disposed at a position desired by the user.

[0132] [Other embodiments] (1) In the above embodiment, a configuration has been described in which a torque hinge is used as the first adjustment unit 310. However, due to deterioration of the torque hinge over time, it may become impossible to maintain the degree of opening of the door unit 308. In this case, for example, when the rotation angle θ (see FIGS. 11 to 13) is 90 degrees or more, the light from the light source 302 cannot be appropriately projected onto the cultivated plant 400. Therefore, the cultivation device of this embodiment further includes a protruding mechanism for protruding the light source from the door unit.

[0133] FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the cultivation apparatus 300A of the present embodiment. In the example of FIG. 25, a protruding mechanism 369 is provided. In the example of FIG. 25, the protruding mechanism 369 is configured by a slide rail. The protruding mechanism 369 includes an outer rail 342 and an inner rail 341. Both the outer rail 342 and the inner rail 341 have an extended shape. In addition, the inner rail 341 is slidably engaged with the outer rail 342. The light source 302 can be moved by a user in the extension direction of the inner rail 341.

[0134] 25(A) shows a state where the rotation angle θ is 90 degrees or more. In this state, the light from the light source 302 cannot be projected onto the plant 400 accommodated in the accommodation section 306.

[0135] 25(B), the user slides the inner rail 341 to project the light source 302 from the door section 308. Thus, the light from the light source 302 can be projected onto the plant 400 housed in the housing section 306.

[0136] In this way, since the cultivation apparatus 300A has the protruding mechanism 369, the degree of freedom of the user in adjusting the position of the light source 302 can be improved. For example, even if the rotation angle θ becomes 90 degrees or more, the light source 302 can be projected onto the cultivated object 400 accommodated in the accommodation section 306 by protruding the light source 302 from the door section 308 by the protruding mechanism 369. In addition, the user can adjust the projection direction of the light source 302 onto the cultivated object 400 according to the degree of protrusion of the light source 302 from the door section 308.

[0137] (2) FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a cultivation apparatus 300B of another embodiment. The cultivation apparatus 300 is provided with a hanging member for hanging the cultivation apparatus 300B from a ceiling surface 913. In the example of FIG. 26, the hanging member is a hook. In addition, in the example of FIG. 26, the hanging member is attached to both sides of the storage section 306. Specifically, a first hanging member 911 is disposed on a first side portion 381 of the storage section 306. In addition, a second hanging member 912 is disposed on a second side portion 382 of the storage section 306.

[0138] 26 further includes a suspension rod. Specifically, one end of a first suspension rod 921 is attached to a first suspension member 911, and the other end of the first suspension rod 921 is attached to a ceiling surface 913. Moreover, one end of a second suspension rod 922 is attached to a second suspension member 912, and the other end of the second suspension rod 922 is attached to a ceiling surface 913.

[0139] In this way, the cultivation device 300B can be suspended from the ceiling surface 913 by the first suspending member 911 and the second suspending member 912. Therefore, even if the arrangement space for the cultivation device cannot be secured, for example, the user can realize hydroponic cultivation by the cultivation device 300B. In addition, the user can observe the cultivated object 400 from a viewpoint different from that of the above-mentioned first to third supporting modes.

[0140] (3) In the example of FIG. 1, the configuration in which the cultivation device 300 has the adapter 371 and the wiring 372 has been described. However, when moving the cultivation device 300, the user may feel that the adapter 371 and the wiring 372 are cumbersome. Therefore, in this embodiment, a configuration in which the cultivation device 300 does not have the adapter 371 and the wiring 372 will be described.

[0141] FIG. 27 is a configuration example of the cultivation unit 10C of this embodiment. The cultivation unit 10C includes a cultivation device 300C, a first support member 100C, and a second support member 200. The cultivation device 300C does not include an adapter 371 and a wiring 372. The cultivation device 300C also includes a second connection terminal 902 and a battery 903. The battery 903 is, for example, a secondary battery. The battery 903 supplies electricity stored in the battery 903 to the light source 302.

[0142] The first support member 100 also includes a supply device 941. The supply device 941 has an adapter 371, a wire 372, and a first connection terminal 901. The first connection terminal 901 and the second connection terminal 902 correspond to each other, and the first connection terminal 901 and the second connection terminal 902 are connectable to each other. The first connection terminal 901 and the second connection terminal 902 are disposed at corresponding positions. The first connection terminal 901 is provided on at least one of the first surface 131 and the second surface 132. In the example of FIG. 27, the first connection terminal 901 is provided on the first surface 131.

[0143] For example, when the cultivation apparatus 300C is supported in the first supporting mode, the user connects the second connection terminal 902 arranged on the cultivation apparatus 300C to the first connection terminal 901 arranged on the second surface 132 of the first supporting member 100. As a result, the current of the AC power source (not shown) is supplied in the order of the adapter 371, the wiring 372, the first connection terminal 901, the second connection terminal 902, and the battery 903, and electricity is stored in the battery 903. Then, the electricity stored in the battery 903 is supplied to the light source 302 as power.

[0144] When the cultivation apparatus 300C is supported in the second supporting mode, the user connects the second connection terminal 902 arranged on the cultivation apparatus 300 to the first connection terminal 901 arranged on the first surface 131 of the first supporting member 100. As a result, the current of the AC power source (not shown) is supplied in the order of the adapter 371, the wiring 372, the first connection terminal 901, the second connection terminal 902, and the battery 903, and electricity is stored in the battery 903. Then, the electricity stored in the battery 903 is supplied to the light source 302 as power.

[0145] According to this configuration, in both the first support mode and the second support mode, the cultivation unit 10C can charge the battery 903. Therefore, even if the cultivation device 300C does not have the adapter 371 and the wiring 372, the battery 903 can supply power to the light source 302.

[0146] In addition, the supply device 941 that supplies power to the driving component (light source 302) may have another configuration. For example, the supply device 941 may charge the battery 903 by wireless power supply. For example, the first connection terminal 901 of the first support member 100C serves as a power transmitting coil, and the second connection terminal 902 of the cultivation apparatus 300C serves as a power receiving coil. Then, wireless charging is realized by the power transmitting coil and the power receiving coil.

[0147] 27, the first support member 100C is provided with the above-mentioned supply device 941, but the second support member 200 may be provided with the above-mentioned supply device 941. In addition, both the first support member 100 and the second support member may be provided with the above-mentioned supply device 941.

[0148] (4) In the above embodiment, the object unit is described as being applied as a cultivation unit. However, the object unit may be applied to other examples. Hereinafter, the object corresponding to the above-mentioned cultivation device 300 will be referred to as a "cabinet" and the object corresponding to the cultivated object 400 will be referred to as a "container."

[0149] For example, the object unit may be applied to a sterilization unit. Here, the sterilization unit is a unit that sterilizes an object. For example, the stored object is an object to be sterilized. The object to be sterilized is, for example, slippers used in a medical facility. When the object unit is used in a sterilization unit, the component source (light source 302 in the above embodiment) is a germicidal lamp, and the predetermined component is, for example, ultraviolet light. Even in such a sterilization unit, a first adjustment unit is provided that adjusts the degree of opening of the door part relative to the storage part, and the component source (germicidal lamp) moves away from the storage part as the degree of opening increases. Therefore, even in such a sterilization unit, the amount of component (amount of ultraviolet light) emitted to the object (object to be sterilized) can be adjusted while reducing the number of parts.

[0150] The object unit may also be applied to a heating unit. Here, the heating unit is a unit that heats an object. For example, the contained object is an object to be heated. The object to be heated is, for example, food. When the object unit is used in a heating unit, the component source (light source 302 in the above-mentioned embodiment) is a heat source, and the predetermined component is, for example, heat. Even in such a heating unit, a first adjustment unit that adjusts the degree of opening of the door part relative to the storage part is provided, and the component source (heat source) moves away from the storage part as the degree of opening increases. Therefore, even in such a heating unit, the amount of component (amount of heat) emitted to the object (object to be heated) can be adjusted while reducing the number of parts.

[0151] The object unit may also be applied to a cooling unit. Here, the cooling unit is a unit that cools an object. For example, the contained object is an object to be cooled. The object to be cooled is, for example, food. When the object unit is used in a cooling unit, the component source (light source 302 in the above-mentioned embodiment) is a cooling source, and the predetermined component is, for example, low-temperature heat. Even in such a cooling unit, a first adjustment unit is provided that adjusts the degree of opening of the door portion relative to the storage portion, and the component source (cooling source) moves away from the storage portion as the degree of opening increases. Therefore, even in such a cooling unit, the amount of component (amount of heat) emitted to the object (object to be cooled) can be adjusted while reducing the number of parts.

[0152] The object unit may also be applied to an exhibition unit. Here, the exhibition unit is a unit that exhibits an object, and is applied to, for example, a showcase. For example, the contained object is an exhibition object. The exhibition object is, for example, an object that a company or the like is promoting. In addition, when the object unit is used in an exhibition unit, the component source is a light source, and the predetermined component is, for example, light. In addition, a user can diversify the way the object is displayed by adjusting the amount of light on the object. Even in such an exhibition unit, a first adjustment unit that adjusts the degree of opening of the door part relative to the storage part is provided, and as the degree of opening increases, the component source (exhibition source) moves away from the storage part. Therefore, even in such an exhibition unit, the amount of components (light) emitted to the object (exhibition object) can be adjusted while reducing the number of parts. As described above, the component source is a heat source or a light source. In addition, the predetermined component is heat or light.

[0153] (5) A pattern or color, or a combination of these, may be formed on the outer surface of the cabinet. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example in which a pattern 910 is formed on the outer surface of the cabinet 300D. In the example of FIG. 28, the door portion 308 is shown in a closed state. In the example of FIG. 28, the pattern 910 is formed over the main body portion 305 and the door portion 308. In the example of FIG. 28, the pattern 910 is the characters "ABC juice". For example, when the object unit is applied to the above-mentioned display unit, if the object is ABC juice, the ABC juice is stored in the cabinet 300D imitating a can of ABC juice. Therefore, such a display unit can promote the sale of ABC juice in a novel way.

[0154] (6) In addition, at least a part of the cabinet of the cultivation device 300 or the like may be transparent to allow the contents to be viewed. For example, at least a part of the main body and the door are transparent. With such a configuration, the user can view the contents without opening the door.

[0155] (7) In the above embodiment, the first adjustment unit 310 is a torque hinge and the door unit 308 rotates around this torque hinge to realize a configuration in which the degree of opening of the door unit 308 relative to the storage unit 306 is adjusted and the light source 302 moves away from the storage unit 306 as the degree of opening increases. However, any configuration may be adopted as long as the degree of opening of the door unit 308 relative to the storage unit 306 is adjusted and the light source 302 moves away from the storage unit 306 as the degree of opening increases.

[0156] Fig. 29 shows a configuration example of a culture apparatus 300E according to the present embodiment. Fig. 29(A) is a diagram showing a state in which the door part 308 covers the storage part 306. Fig. 29(B) is a diagram showing a state in which the door part 308 opens the storage part 306.

[0157] As shown in Fig. 29(A), the cultivation apparatus 300E includes a main body 305 and a door 308. A light source 302 is installed on the rear side of the door 308. A slide rod housing 337 is formed inside the main body 305. The slide rod 333 is housed in the slide rod housing 337.

[0158] When the user opens the door part 308, the user inserts the user's hand into the concave handle part 356 to raise the door part 308 (move it in the second direction D2). Then, the slide bar 333 is exposed from the slide bar housing part 337, and the door part 308 is maintained in the raised state. The degree of opening of the housing part 306 of the door part 308 is a value according to the distance Y between the door part 308 and the housing part. In addition, the distance Y and the distance between the light source 302 and the housing part 306 are a corresponding value. Therefore, even in the configuration of FIG. 29, the light source 302 moves away from the housing part 306 as the degree of opening of the housing part 306 of the door part 308 increases. In this way, even in the configuration of FIG. 29, the same effect as that of the above-mentioned embodiment is achieved.

[0159] (8) In the above embodiment, the support unit 250 has been described as being configured with two support members (the first support member 100 and the second support member 200). However, the support unit 250 may be configured with one support member, or may be configured with three or more support members.

[0160] Fig. 30 is a diagram showing a configuration in which the support unit is one support member. The thickness D1 of the first support member 100A in Fig. 30 is thicker than the thickness D of the above-mentioned first support member 100. Even if the support unit 250 is composed of one first support member 100A, the same effects as those of the above-mentioned embodiment can be achieved.

[0161] In addition, since the first support member 100A has a sufficient thickness D1, the cultivation device 300 may be held upright by one first support member 100A as a fourth support mode. In this fourth support mode, the occupied area can be further reduced compared to the third support mode. Furthermore, a fixing member (for example, a magnet) for fixing the first support member 100A and the cultivation device 300 may be provided on the inner periphery of the first support member 100A.

[0162] (9) In the above embodiment, the support member has a C-shape. That is, the first extension portion and the second extension portion both have a curved shape. However, the first extension portion and the second extension portion may have other configurations. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing the cross-sectional shape of a first support member 100B of another embodiment.

[0163] In the example of FIG. 31, the first extension portion 101 and the second extension portion 102 are not curved but are linear. Although not particularly shown, the first extension portion 101 and the second extension portion 102 may be bent rather than curved. Although not particularly shown, the second support member may be the same shape as the first support member or may be a different shape. Even with the support member as shown in FIG. 31, the same effect as that of the above-mentioned embodiment is achieved.

[0164] (10) In the above embodiment, the support mode of the culture device 300 by the support unit 250 includes the first support mode to the third support mode. However, the support mode of the support unit 250 may include the first support mode and the third support mode.

[0165] FIG. 32 is a diagram showing the first support member 100C of the present embodiment. In the example of FIG. 32, the concave first surface 131 of the first support member 100B is not formed, and the first surface 131 is replaced with a flat surface 131X. The support unit composed of such a first support member 100 and a second support member identical to the first support member 100C can support the cultivation device 300 in the third support mode and the first support mode. On the other hand, the support unit does not support the cultivation device 300 in the second support mode.

[0166] In this manner, the support unit may be configured such that the cultivation apparatus 300 can be supported in the first support mode and the third support mode, but is not supported in the second support mode.

[0167] (11) In the above embodiment, the door 308 is completely hidden from the storage section 306. However, the door 308 may be configured not to be completely hidden from the storage section 306. In the above embodiment, the object, which is the cultivation device 300, has an elongated shape. However, the object does not have to have an elongated shape.

[0168] (12) In the above embodiment, the holding mechanism 671 for realizing the second storage mode has been described as including a dowel hole and a dowel (see FIG. 22, etc.). However, the holding mechanism 671 may have another configuration. The other configuration may include, for example, a separator and a groove into which the separator is engaged.

[0169] Fig. 33 is a diagram showing an example of a modified holding mechanism 671. In the example of Fig. 33, holding mechanism 671 is configured with separator 680. Separator 680 is, for example, a thin plate-like member. In the example of Fig. 33, separator 680 holds reference plate 610. Separator 680 may also have the above-mentioned reflective member.

[0170] Fig. 34 is a diagram mainly showing the separator 680 and the groove. In the example of Fig. 34, the cultivation device 300 and the housing 600 are shown by dashed lines. Fig. 35 is a diagram showing an example of a groove formed in the first side wall 306A and the second side wall 306B. In the example of Fig. 34, the groove into which the separator 680 is inserted is hatched, and the groove into which the separator 680 is not inserted is not hatched.

[0171] Fig. 35 is a diagram showing grooves 680A and 680B formed in the first side wall 306A and the second side wall 306B. In the example of Fig. 35, grooves 680A and 680B are formed to intersect with each other in each of the first side wall 306A and the second side wall 306B.

[0172] In the example of Fig. 35, the separator 680 inserted into the groove 680A formed in each of the first side wall 306A and the second side wall 306B constitutes the first holding mechanism. Also, the separator 680 inserted into the groove 680B formed in each of the first side wall 306A and the second side wall 306B constitutes the second holding mechanism. When the storage mode is the second storage mode A, the first holding mechanism holds the storage body 600. Also, when the storage mode is the second storage mode B, the second holding mechanism holds the storage body 600.

[0173] 35 is a plan view taken from the normal direction of the surface on which the first holding mechanism is formed (i.e., the surface of first side wall 306A). An intersection point G is shown as an intersection point between a straight line (a line formed by the first holding mechanism) along groove 680A and a straight line (a line formed by the first holding mechanism) along groove 680B. The first holding mechanism is formed by rotating the second holding mechanism by 90 degrees around intersection point G (see arrow β in FIG. 35).

[0174] Even with such a first holding mechanism and a second holding mechanism, the cultivation apparatus 300 can accommodate the accommodation body 600 in either the second accommodation mode A or the second accommodation mode B.

[0175] (13) In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the periphery 131A of the first support member 100 is shaped like a top has been described (see FIG. 4). However, the periphery 131A may be flat. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of a first support member 100D, which is a modified example of the first support member. The periphery 131S of the first support member 100D in FIG. 36 is flat. Although not shown, the periphery of the second support member 200 is also flat. By making the periphery 131S flat in this way, when the support mode is the first support mode, the first support member and the second support member can be stably arranged on the arrangement surface 430.

[0176] (14) In the above-described embodiment, in the third support mode, a configuration has been described in which the first end face 111 of the first support member 100 and the first end face 211 of the second support member 200 are opposed to each other, and the second end face 112 of the first support member 100 and the second end face 212 of the second support member 200 are opposed to each other (see FIG. 7 ).

[0177] Fig. 37 is a diagram showing an example of a modified example of the third supporting mode. In the example of Fig. 37, in the third supporting mode, the end portion where the first end face 111 of the first supporting member 100E is formed and the end portion where the first end face 211 of the second supporting member 200E is formed are joined. Also, the end portion where the second end face 112 of the first supporting member 100E is formed and the end portion where the second end face 212 of the second supporting member 200E is formed are joined.

[0178] In the example of Fig. 37, a convex portion 1001A and a concave portion 1002A are formed at the end portion where the first end face 111 of the first support member 100E is formed. A convex portion 1001B and a concave portion 1002B are formed at the end portion where the second end face 112 of the first support member 100E is formed. A convex portion 2001A and a concave portion 2002A are formed at the end portion where the first end face 211 of the second support member 200E is formed. A convex portion 2001B and a concave portion 2002B are formed at the end portion where the second end face 212 of the second support member 200E is formed.

[0179] In the third supporting mode, the convex portion 1001A engages with the concave portion 2002A, the convex portion 2001A engages with the concave portion 1002A, the convex portion 1001B engages with the concave portion 2002B, and the convex portion 2001B engages with the concave portion 1002B. In this manner, by joining the respective ends of the first supporting member 100E and the second supporting member 200E, a stronger third supporting mode can be realized.

[0180] (15) In the above embodiment, the door unit 308 rotates about a rotation axis 329 (see FIG. 11, etc.) in the longitudinal direction of the cultivation apparatus 300. However, the door unit 308 may rotate about a rotation axis in the lateral direction of the cultivation apparatus 300. In the above embodiment, the door unit 308 is provided in a single configuration. However, the number of the door units 308 may be two or more. In addition, when the number of the door units 308 is two, the two door units 308 may form a double door.

[0181] (16) In the above embodiment, the container 600 has a lid 630. However, the container 600 does not need to have a lid 630. In this configuration, the culture W is supplied to the container 640 by the user through the first through hole 601 or the second through hole 602. In addition, when the culture W is a urethane medium, the urethane medium is inserted through the first through hole 601 or the second through hole 602. In addition, when the culture W is a urethane medium, if the urethane medium is small, the absorbency of the urethane medium decreases. Therefore, in order to ensure the water absorbency of the urethane medium, the size of the urethane medium is, for example, a cube shape with one side of about 25 mm. However, if the diameters of the first through hole 601 and the second through hole 602 are too small, the urethane medium cannot be inserted. Therefore, it is preferable that the diameters of the first through hole 601 and the second through hole 602 are 15 mm or more.

[0182] In addition, each embodiment disclosed herein should be considered to be illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims, not by the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims. In addition, the inventions described in the embodiments and each modified example are intended to be implemented, as far as possible, either alone or in combination. [Explanation of symbols]

[0183] 10 Cultivation unit, 100 First support member, 101, 201 First extension portion, 102, 202 Second extension portion, 103, 203 Base portion, 103A, 203A One end, 103B, 203B Other end, 111, 211, 321 First end surface, 112, 212, 322 Second end surface, 121, 122, 221, 222 Fixing member, 131, 231 First surface, 131A, 231A Periphery, 132, 232 Second surface, 141, 241 First side surface, 142, 242 Second side surface, 200 Second support member, 250 Support unit, 300, 300A, 300B, 300C, 300E Cultivation device, 300D Cabinet, 302 Light source, 305 Main body, 306, storage section, 306A, 308A, first side wall, 306B, 308B, second side wall, 308, door section, 310, first adjustment section, 311, through hole, 313, caster, 314, rod section, 329, pivot shaft, 333, slide rod, 337, slide rod storage section, 341, inner rail, 342, outer rail, 352, holding section, 352A, holding surface, 355, second adjustment section, 359, ventilation hole, 369, protruding mechanism, 371, adapter, 372, wiring, 381, first side section, 382, ​​second side section, 400, cultivated product, 430, arrangement surface, 600, storage body, 601, first through hole, 602, second through hole, 610, reference plate, 611, first plate, 612, second plate, 613, third wall, 614 Fourth wall, 662 reflective member, 653 dowel, 670 interior, 901 first connection terminal, 902 second connection terminal, 903 battery.

Claims

1. A support member that supports an object and is placed on a placement surface, A base having a first surface and a second surface formed at locations facing each other; A first extension portion extending from the base portion in a direction toward the second surface; a second extension portion extending from the base portion in a direction toward the second surface, A first end surface is formed at an end of the first extension portion, A second end surface is formed at an end of the second extension portion, A supporting mode of the object by the supporting member includes a first supporting mode and a second supporting mode, the first supporting mode is a mode in which the object is supported by the second surface so as to be surrounded by the first extension portion and the second extension portion in a state in which a periphery of the first surface is placed on the placement surface, The second supporting manner is a manner in which the object is supported by the first surface with at least a portion of the first end surface and the second end surface being placed on the placement surface.

2. The support member of claim 1 , wherein the first end surface and the second end surface are coplanar.

3. The support member according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the support member has a C-shape when viewed in a plan view from a thickness direction of the support member.

4. The support member according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the peripheral edge is planar.

5. A first support member and a second support member are provided, A support unit, wherein each of the first support member and the second support member is a support member according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The support unit according to claim 5 , wherein each of the first support member and the second support member supports the object in either the first support position or the second support position.

7. The supporting mode of the object by the supporting member includes a third supporting mode, The support unit according to claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the third support configuration is a configuration in which the first end face of the first support member and the first end face of the second support member face each other, and the second end face of the first support member and the second end face of the second support member face each other, and an end of the object is supported so as to be surrounded by the first support member and the second support member.

8. The supporting mode of the object by the supporting member includes a third supporting mode, The support unit according to claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the third support configuration is a configuration in which an end of the first support member where the first end surface is formed and an end of the second support member where the first end surface is formed are joined, and an end of the first support member where the second end surface is formed and an end of the second support member where the second end surface is formed are joined, and an end of the object is supported so that the end is surrounded by the first support member and the second support member.

9. The support unit according to claim 6 or 7, further comprising a fixing member arranged to fix the first end surface of the first support member and the first end surface of the second support member in facing relation to each other.

10. A support unit that supports an object and is placed on a placement surface, A first support member and a second support member are provided, Each of the first support member and the second support member has A base having a first surface and a second surface formed at locations facing each other; A first extension portion extending from the base portion; A second extension portion extending from the base portion, A first end surface is formed at an end of the first extension portion, A second end surface is formed at an end of the second extension portion, A supporting mode of the object by the supporting unit includes a first supporting mode and a third supporting mode, the first supporting mode is a mode in which, with the first surface being placed on the placement surface, the object is supported by the second surface so as to be surrounded by the first extension portion and the second extension portion, The third support configuration is a support unit in which the first end face of the first support member and the first end face of the second support member are opposed to each other, and the second end face of the first support member and the second end face of the second support member are opposed to each other, and an end of the object is supported so that it is surrounded by the first support member and the second support member.

11. A support unit that supports an object and is placed on a placement surface, A first support member and a second support member are provided, Each of the first support member and the second support member has A base having a first surface and a second surface formed at locations facing each other; A first extension portion extending from the base portion; A second extension portion extending from the base portion, A first end surface is formed at an end of the first extension portion, A second end surface is formed at an end of the second extension portion, A supporting mode of the object by the supporting unit includes a first supporting mode and a third supporting mode, the first supporting mode is a mode in which, with the first surface being placed on the placement surface, the object is supported by the second surface so as to be surrounded by the first extension portion and the second extension portion, The third supporting configuration is a support unit in which an end of the first supporting member where the first end surface is formed and an end of the second supporting member where the first end surface is formed are joined, and an end of the first supporting member where the second end surface is formed and an end of the second supporting member where the second end surface is formed are joined, and an end of the object is supported so that the end is surrounded by the first supporting member and the second supporting member.

12. A support member according to any one of claims 1 to 4, and the object.

13. A support unit according to any one of claims 5 to 11, and the object.

14. the object has a driving component that consumes power to drive; The object unit of claim 13 , wherein at least one of the first support member and the second support member further comprises a power supply for supplying power to the drive components.

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