Vase

Abstract

To provide a flower vase that can be simply and easily installed. [Solution] A flower vase to be placed on the placement surface of a placed object, comprising: a main body having a storage section for storing an object and a holding section for holding the storage section; and a support device attached to the main body, wherein the holding section has two step sections: a first step section continuing from the storage section and a second step section having a step with the first step section, and a step section forming the step between the two step sections; the flower vase can be placed on the placed object with the support device attached to the second step, so that the storage section is above the placement surface and the part of the second step section near the lower end is below the placement surface.

Description

[Technical field]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0015] Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that components common to the following embodiments may be assigned the same reference numerals as those described above, and descriptions thereof may be omitted. In addition, when referring to the shape, positional relationship, etc. of components, etc., it is assumed that those that are substantially similar or similar to the shape, etc. are included, except when specifically stated otherwise or when it is considered in principle to be clearly different.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0022] Since the vase 1 can be set up simply by attaching the support 9 to the main body and placing it on the placement object T, it is extremely easy to set up on the placement surface T1.

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

[0024] As such, the appearance of the portion of the vase 1 above the supporting surface T1 is simple, so in the installed state shown in Figure 3, or more specifically, in the use state in which the object O is contained in the vase 1 and placed on the supporting object T, it contrasts with the gorgeous object O and makes the object O stand out.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0032] The second stage 32 extends substantially linearly. The example in Figures 4 to 6 shows the external appearance of the vase 1 in a position in which the second stage 32 extends substantially vertically (extends parallel to the YZ plane).

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

[0034] As an example, the second stage 32 is configured by inserting a metal rod into the inner circumference of a metal cylinder. As an example, the second stage 32 is configured by filling the inner circumference of a cylinder with a substance having a higher specific gravity than water. As an example, the second stage 32 may be configured only with a rod of a material such as metal or reinforced glass.

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

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

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

[0038] The step portion 33 has a first corner portion 331 which is a corner portion (curved portion, bent portion) continuing to the first step portion 31, a second corner portion 332 which is a corner portion (curved portion, bent portion) continuing to the second step portion 32, and an intermediate portion 333 which is continuing to both corner portions. As an example, the intermediate portion 333 is a straight line extending approximately horizontally and perpendicular to the second step portion 32. More preferably, the intermediate portion 333 is inclined at an obtuse angle with the second step portion 32 as shown in the figure. The intermediate portion 333 may be configured to be perpendicular to the first step portion 31, but is preferably configured to be inclined at an obtuse angle with the first step portion 31 as shown in the figure. By configuring the intermediate portion 333 in such an inclined shape, workability during manufacturing (e.g., bending processing, etc.) is improved, and aesthetics during use are improved.

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

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

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

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

[0043] The support 9 is not particularly limited, but is preferably made of an elastic body. By making the support 9 of an elastic body, the vase 1 is less likely to slip on the object to be placed T. For example, even if the corners or ends of the object to be placed T include a C-surface or an R-surface, the support 9 functions to prevent the vase 1 from slipping, making the placed state more stable.

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

[0045] The support 9 is not particularly limited, but as an example, it is configured in a ring shape (doughnut shape), and the inner circumference of the ring shape becomes the mounting hole. In this case, the support 9 is configured so that the outer circumferential radius is smaller than the above-mentioned width W1. For example, the mounting position of the support 9 can be adjusted by making the inner circumferential surface slide on the outer circumferential surface of the second step portion 32.

[0046] 7 and 8 are perspective views showing examples of the installation state of a flower vase according to one embodiment. The flower vase 1 of this embodiment allows an object O to be installed and appreciated at various angles.

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

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

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

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

[0051] The center of gravity of the main body of vase 1 is near the lower part, and in the example of Fig. 15(a), it is approximately at the position where support device 9 is attached. As mentioned above, second stage 32 is the lower part, and the other part of the main body is the upper part. When flowers are arranged in vase 1, the upper part becomes heavy, but if support device 9 is shifted toward the upper part (upward), the balance can be achieved.

[0052] As shown in FIG. 15(b), the position of the support 9 of the vase 1 can be shifted upward to make the inclination angle α of the main body (the included angle with the end face T2) relatively large, thereby allowing flowers to be arranged.

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

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

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

[0056] Generally, flowers are enjoyed for their appearance and fragrance, and vases are enjoyed for their appearance, with no attention paid to their weight. In contrast, the concept of the vase 1 of the present application is to provide a new experience for users to decorate with flowers while intuitively feeling and being aware of the weight of the flowers and vases.

[0057] As shown in the figure, the vase 1 is expressed as a single thin rod in appearance to evoke the stem of a flower. By adding a soft Z-shaped bend in the middle of the vase 1, it escapes from the artificial straight line design and is easier to hold in the hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0067] As shown in FIG. 13(b), next, the first cylindrical body 11 and the rod-shaped body 12 are used to insert the rod-shaped body 12 into the first cylindrical body 11, for example, by press-fitting, to produce an assembly in which a cavity of length L1 remains in the portion near the upper end of the first cylindrical body 11, and a portion near the lower end of the rod-shaped body 12 protrudes (exposes) by a length L3 equivalent to the length L1. Then, the protruding portion of the rod-shaped body 12 of this assembly is covered with the second cylindrical body 13 by press-fitting, etc. That is, as shown in FIG. 11, in this example, the lower end side of the second step portion 32 forms a peripheral wall with the second cylindrical body 13. In other words, the main body of this example forms a peripheral wall over the entire length with the first cylindrical body 11 and the second cylindrical body 13. By producing the main body of this example in this way, a uniform outer diameter can be easily produced. Since the assembly has a cavity in the upper part, the center of gravity is lower than the middle of the length. The second cylindrical body may be placed on the tube after the bending process described below.

[0068] As shown in Fig. 13(c), the above assembly is bent below the cavity and above the middle of the length by bending or the like to produce a stepped body. In this example, since the bending process is performed on the assembly in which the rod-shaped body 12 is press-fitted into the first cylindrical body 11, strength at the time of bending can be ensured. This also makes the inside of the first cylindrical body 11, excluding the storage space, tightly sealed, so there is no risk of water leakage. In this example, since the bending process is performed above the middle of the length, aesthetics are improved and the second step portion 32, which plays a role as a balancer, can be made longer.

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

[0070] In this embodiment, the above method makes it possible to manufacture a main body that is suitable for mass production and has an excellent design.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Claims

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

2. The support is made of an elastic material.

2. A vase according to claim 1.

3. The holding portion is configured to have a continuous solid rod-shaped body. A vase according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The storage section includes: a peripheral wall formed by a portion of a cylindrical body attached to the rod-shaped body near the upper end; The bottom surface is formed by the upper end surface of the rod-shaped body. A vase according to claim 3 .

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