Double-sided mounting type pot stand

Abstract

To provide a pedestal for a flowerpot that can place a plurality of flowerpots of different sizes on both placement surfaces by inverting one pedestal. 【Solution means】The pedestal for a flowerpot according to the present invention can place flowerpots on one surface and the other surface by inverting it, and provides two or more partitions for placing the flowerpots on either one surface or both surfaces of the one surface and the other surface without contacting the flowerpots. In addition, a drain port for draining the surplus water of the watering water dripped from the pot holes of the flowerpots and a communication port for flowing the surplus water of the watering water in the saucer when fitted to the saucer are provided. Furthermore, the pedestal is formed in a lattice shape to have a structure that is lightweight, compact, and has high strength.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a pedestal for flowerpots, which can place a plurality of large and small flowerpots on both sides by inverting one pedestal.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, the upper surface of a flowerpot is open, and at the bottom, there are holes (hereinafter referred to as "pot holes") for draining excess water (hereinafter referred to as "drainage surplus water") when watering plants, preventing the breeding of harmful bacteria, and preventing the respiration of plant roots from being hindered. In recent years, plastic flowerpots with slits at the bottom and lower sides have also appeared on the market.

[0003] When watering the plants planted in such flowerpots, the drainage surplus water dripping from the pot holes flows out to the outside from the pot holes or slits (hereinafter referred to as "pot holes, etc.") of the flowerpots, soiling the floor under the flowerpots or on the veranda. In addition, this drainage surplus water may flow out together with nutrients such as fertilizers, as well as the potting soil and the microorganisms and putrefactive bacteria contained therein, which is also unsanitary. Therefore, the flowerpot is placed on a saucer, and the saucer receives the drainage surplus water from the pot holes, etc. When a certain amount of drainage surplus water accumulates in the saucer, it is discarded to deal with this problem. In addition, the presence of a saucer can prevent the plants from withering due to cold air and also serves as a countermeasure against bottom chilling.

[0004] On the other hand, if the flowerpot is directly placed on the saucer, the drainage surplus water will fill the saucer at an early stage, and the water surface will block the pot holes, etc. of the flowerpot, so that oxygen cannot be supplied from the pot holes, etc., and oxygen cannot pass through from the upper surface either. As a result, the potting soil in the flowerpot will be in an oxygen-deficient state. In addition, the plants will be supplied with excessive moisture, causing root rot in the plants.

[0005] In order to solve the above situation, it is common practice to provide a pedestal in the saucer to raise it up, place the flowerpot on it, ensure a water storage area for excess watering and breathability, and prevent the pot holes and the like from being blocked quickly. Therefore, when cultivating foliage plants indoors, it is necessary to purchase a set of flowerpots, pedestals, and saucers (hereinafter, the description of "flowerpot etc." shall mean flowerpots, pedestals, and saucers).

[0006] And among gardening enthusiasts, there are those who cultivate multiple types of plants using multiple purchased flowerpots etc. Also, it is frequently done to purchase multiple small plants planted in flowerpots at gardening stores or home centers and cultivate them as they are, and then replant them in larger flowerpots when the plants have grown to a certain extent. Conversely, when a plant cultivated in a large flowerpot has grown large and one no longer wants to grow it further, it is also often done to cut the roots and branches and divide the plant into smaller flowerpots.

[0007] When trying to cultivate multiple plants in this way, it is necessary to prepare multiple small flowerpots etc. for small plants and multiple large flowerpots etc. for grown plants, which is costly. Also, when trying to cultivate multiple plants indoors, it is difficult to secure a place to put the flowerpots etc., especially in places with limited space such as one-room apartments. In order to solve such problems, the following inventions have been developed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0008]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0009] The invention described in Patent Document 1 is a gardening tray in which four cylindrical storage parts for accommodating flowerpots are arranged in a row in the longitudinal direction and three rows are provided in the short direction, and a total of twelve are connected in a grid pattern within a substantially rectangular frame. Although this tray can accommodate up to twelve flowerpots, since the shapes of the storage parts are all the same, it cannot accommodate flowerpots of different sizes. Also, since it is not structured to be used by being stored in a saucer, it cannot be used indoors where excess water from watering must be stored. Moreover, since the tray is too large, it is not suitable for use in a limited-space indoor environment.

[0010] The invention described in Patent Document 2 is composed of a flowerpot having a channel with a plurality of slots at the bottom and a tray having a rail with a plurality of teeth. By engaging the plurality of slots with the plurality of teeth on the rail, a plurality of flowerpots can be placed on one tray. As a result, a plurality of flowerpots can be simultaneously held, transported, and displayed. However, the flowerpots that can be used with this tray are limited to special flowerpots having a channel with a plurality of slots at the bottom, and it cannot be applied to flowerpots generally distributed at home centers and the like. Also, the tray cannot be inverted and placed on both sides, and it is not suitable for use in a limited-space indoor environment. It is suitable for use in plant cultivation, distribution, and retail display by cultivators, wholesale distributors, or retail vendors.

[0011] Therefore, the present invention provides a pedestal that can place a plurality of large and small flowerpots on both sides without contacting them by inverting a pedestal with a partition formed therein. That is, the configuration of the present invention is as follows.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0012] The pedestal according to claim 1 is a pedestal for placing a flowerpot, By inverting the pedestal, the flowerpot can be placed on one surface and the other surface, A partition wall is provided for placing on either one or both of one surface and the other surface without contacting two or more flowerpots.

[0013] The pedestal according to claim 2 is characterized in that one or more drain outlets are provided for draining the excess water dripping from the flowerpot holes or the like of the flowerpot on the pedestal according to claim 1.

[0014] The pedestal according to claim 3 is characterized in that when the pedestal according to claim 2 is fitted into a tray for storing the excess water dripping from the flowerpot holes or the like of the flowerpot, a communication port is provided for flowing the excess water in the tray.

[0015] The pedestal according to claim 4 is characterized in that the whole or a part of the pedestal according to claim 1 is formed in a lattice shape by connecting a plurality of frames.

[0016] The pedestal according to claim 5 is characterized in that the partition wall constituting the pedestal according to claim 4 is such that the member of the partition wall has the same width as the girder constituting the frame and is on the vertical line of the girder, and is connected to the girder of the part excluding the girder on which the flowerpot is placed. When the pedestal is fitted into a tray for storing the excess water dripping from the flowerpot holes or the like of the flowerpot, a communication port for flowing the excess water in the tray is provided in either one or both of the space between the partition wall and the side wall constituting the tray (hereinafter referred to as the "side wall area") and the lower peripheral area of the frame disposed in the central area of the mounting table (hereinafter referred to as the "central lower area").

[0017] The pedestal according to claim 6 is characterized in that a frame is provided on the outer periphery of the pedestal according to claim 4 or 5, and a plurality of frames formed in the frame are connected to the frame.

[0018] The pedestal according to claim 7 is a pedestal for placing a flowerpot, a mounting table for placing the flowerpot, a frame formed on the outer periphery of the mounting table, It is composed of a partition wall for placing four flower pots on one side of the mounting table without contact. When the receiving base is fitted into a tray for storing the drained surplus water dripping from the flower pot holes or the like with the side having the partition wall facing downwards, a communication port is formed for flowing the surplus water within the tray. The mounting table is formed in a lattice shape by connecting a plurality of frame bodies. The frame bodies have a fan shape at the four corners in plan view and a rectangular shape in the other parts in plan view. The frame is a rounded rectangular shape in plan view and has the same height as the height of the bars constituting the frame body. The partition wall is formed such that the members constituting the partition wall have the same width as the bars constituting the frame body. The four sides of the frame are each bisected at the center so that four compartments are evenly formed on one side, and the partition wall is arranged on the vertical line of the bars constituting the frame body that forms a substantially cross shape in plan view on one side, and is formed at a portion excluding the portion where the communication port is formed. The communication port is located in both the side wall area and the central lower area. The height of the receiving base is formed such that when the receiving base is fitted into the tray with the side having the partition wall facing downwards, the position of the other side of the mounting table is lower than the top end of the side wall of the tray. It is characterized in that by inverting the receiving base, four flower pots can be placed on one side of the mounting table and one flower pot can be placed on the other side.

Effect of the Invention

[0019] According to the present invention, by providing a partition wall on both sides or one side of the receiving base, a plurality of flower pots planted with foliage plants in the range partitioned by the partition wall can be placed without contact for cultivation or appreciation. And this effect is achieved only by inverting one receiving base. For example, by arranging partitions on one side of the receiving base so that a plurality of small compartments are formed, and arranging partitions on the other side so that a large compartment is formed or not providing partitions, on one side, while enjoying the process of growing a plurality of small pots with one plant each, when the plants have grown large, they are transplanted into a large flowerpot, the receiving base is inverted, and placed on the other side. Conversely, when it is not desired to grow the plants grown in a large flowerpot on the other side with large compartments any larger, they are divided into small flowerpots, the receiving base is inverted, and placed on one side. In this way, according to the growth process of the plants, by simply inverting one receiving base, it is possible to make proper use according to the application. Therefore, there is no need to purchase a plurality of flowerpots, etc., and it is excellent in economy.

[0020] In addition, if different flowerpots, etc. are prepared for each plant to grow a plurality of plants, it is difficult to secure places to place those plurality of flowerpots, etc. However, with this receiving base that can place a plurality of plants of different sizes with one receiving base by inverting it, there is no need to occupy a large place to grow and appreciate a plurality of plants of different sizes, whether of the same or different species. For example, in small spaces such as by the window or in the toilet at home, on the desk, stool, or upper shelf in the office, flowerpots with a plurality of plants of different sizes according to the season can be placed to exhibit a display effect combined with the interior.

[0021] In addition, even for flowerpots made of terracotta or mortar that are likely to crack when they come into contact, by providing partitions on the receiving base, when moving the flowerpots, etc. or when shaking occurs due to an earthquake, the plurality of placed flowerpots will not come into contact with each other. In addition, when a drain hole is provided in the receiving base, the excess water drained from the drain holes of the flowerpots, etc. is stored in the saucer, and the floor under the flowerpots or on the veranda, etc. will not be wet, and root rot can also be prevented. In addition, when a communication port is provided, the excess water for drainage can be made to flow throughout the saucer without staying at a specific location in the saucer, so that the uneven distribution of the excess water at a specific location in the saucer can be eliminated and the risk of early overflow from the saucer can be reduced.

[0022] Also, when a lattice structure is adopted, the cross-section of the constituent member becomes smaller and the porosity increases, resulting in a lightweight and compact pedestal that is convenient to handle and can reduce distribution costs. In addition, since it has the compressive strength and rigidity necessary to function as a pedestal even with a lattice structure, external forces such as impact energy generated when placing the flowerpot and the vertical load continuously acting during placement can be dispersed and absorbed by the frame body, making it difficult for the pedestal to be distorted or deflected.

[0023] Also, when the partition walls are connected on the vertical lines of the girders constituting the frame body, by forming the frame, the lattice frame, and the partition walls as an integral structure, compared with the built-up structure by welding or mechanical joining (such as bolts and rivets), a pedestal with no stress concentration and excellent fatigue characteristics is obtained. Also, when using renewable biomass plastic as the material, the environmental load can be significantly reduced compared with conventional plastics.

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[0025] Embodiments of the pedestal according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Incidentally, the main technical idea of the present invention is that by inverting a single pedestal with a partition formed thereon, flower pots of different sizes of 1 or more can be placed on both placement surfaces. Therefore, the pedestal according to the present invention is not limited to the illustrated shape and size, and includes all forms that incorporate the main technical idea of the present invention according to the dimensions, shape, number of placements, installation location, etc. of the flower pot. Therefore, the shape and size of the placement table, the presence or absence of a partition, the shape, size, and number of partitions, the shape, size, and number of compartments, the shape, size, and number of frames, and the shape and size of the frame in each of the embodiments described below are merely examples of those embodying the technical idea of the present invention, and are not limited thereto.

[0026] In the following descriptions of shape, the shape as viewed from the plane is shown. For example, when there is a description such as "rectangle", unless otherwise specified, it means a rectangle in a plan view. Also, although the material of the pedestal is not specified, synthetic resin such as plastic is preferable from the viewpoints of ease of production and handling. Also, the description of "flower pot" includes flower pots and planters made of various materials such as unglazed, pottery, wood, resin such as plastic, tin, mortar-concrete, and also includes so-called pots such as those made of vinyl. Also, the terms "small flower pot" and "large flower pot" are used to represent the relative size relationship of the flower pots. Also, the description of "plant" is not limited to foliage plants, but also includes flowers and the like. Also, the use of the flower pot placed on the pedestal is not limited, and includes various uses such as a training pot during cultivation and a decorative pot for planting a finished plant, for enjoying the growing process or for appreciation purposes.

[0027] <Pedestal of Embodiment 1> The pedestal of Embodiment 1 of the present invention is a pedestal having a structure composed of a placement table and a partition. [1] The pedestal 1 having a partition only on one side in Embodiment 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a pedestal having a partition wall only on one side in Embodiment 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the pedestal 1 has a rounded rectangular outer shape and is composed of a mounting table 2 and a partition wall 5 formed on the mounting surface thereof. As shown in FIG. 1A(a), the pedestal 1 is composed of one surface 3 on which the partition wall 5 is formed on the mounting surface of the mounting table 2, and the other surface 4 on which no partition wall is formed on the mounting surface of the mounting table 2 as shown in FIG. 1A(b).

[0028] As shown in FIG. 1A(c), the partition wall 5 is formed to provide a partition 6 on one surface 3 of the mounting table 2, and by placing one flowerpot in each of the four partitions 6, the four flowerpots will not come into contact with each other. This partition wall 5 is composed of a member having a width and height corresponding to the shape, size, etc. of the flowerpot so that the four placed flowerpots do not come into contact with each other. Further, the partition wall 5 may be manufactured independently of the mounting table 2 and then attached by screws, bolts, adhesion, etc., or may be attached by a method such as providing a fitting groove on the mounting table 2 and fitting it so that it can be removed. Alternatively, it may be integrally formed by a cutting process using a three-dimensional (3D) printer or an injection molding process with the same material as the mounting table 2. In this case, in the forming process, mechanical joining such as welding, bolts, screws, and rivets is not used, and stress concentration and material fatigue are less likely to occur, so it is a recommended method. Note that the description in this paragraph number 0028 is an explanation of the partition wall 5, but since the content is common to the partition walls of other embodiments described later, the explanation of the content described in this paragraph number 0028 will be omitted hereinafter unless otherwise specified.

[0029] As a usage example of Embodiment 1, as shown in FIGS. 1A(a) and (c), the partition wall 5 is formed in a cross shape on one surface 3 so that four flowerpots can be placed, and four partitions 6 are formed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1A(b), the other surface 4 has a flat mounting surface without forming a partition wall. If the pedestal 1 composed of one surface 3 with the partition wall 5 formed thereon and the other flat surface 4 is used, as shown in FIGS. 1B(d) to (f), when the pedestal 1 is fitted into the saucer 7 with the upper side being the one surface 3, four small flowerpots 8 can be placed on the one surface 3. When the pedestal 1 is inverted, one large flowerpot 9 can be placed on the other surface 4. Therefore, by simply inverting one pedestal 1 according to the growth process of the plant or according to the taste, one or more flowerpots of different sizes can be placed.

[0030] [2] Next, the pedestal 10 with partition walls on both sides in Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of the pedestal with partition walls on both sides in Embodiment 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal 10 has a circular outer shape and is composed of a mounting table 11 and partition walls 14 and 15 formed on both mounting surfaces thereof. The pedestal 10 is composed of one surface 12 on which the partition wall 14 is formed on the mounting surface of the mounting table 11 as shown in FIG. 2A(a) and the other surface 13 on which the partition wall 15 is formed on the mounting surface as shown in FIG. 2A(b).

[0031] As shown in FIGS. 2A(a) and (c), on the one surface 12, the partition wall 14 is formed in a substantially hourglass shape with a constricted center, and two compartments 16 are formed so that two flowerpots 19 can be placed. On the other hand, on the other surface 13, as shown in FIGS. 2A(b) and (d), the partition wall 15 is formed in a substantially cross shape, and four compartments 17 are formed so that four flowerpots 20 can be placed. If the pedestal 10 composed of the one surface 12 with two compartments 16 formed thereon and the other surface 13 with four compartments 17 formed thereon is used, as shown in FIGS. 2B(e) to (g), when the pedestal 10 is fitted into the saucer 18 with the upper side being the one surface 12, two relatively large flowerpots 19 can be placed on the one surface 12. By inverting the pedestal 10, four small flowerpots 20 can be placed on the other surface 13. Therefore, by simply reversing one pedestal 10 according to the growth process of the plant or according to the preference, two or more flowerpots of different sizes can be placed thereon.

[0032] <Pedestal of Embodiment 2> The pedestal of Embodiment 2 of the present invention is provided with a drain port for draining the excess water given to the plants from the pot holes of the flowerpots to the saucer with respect to the pedestal of Embodiment 1. [1-1] Regarding the pedestal 21 with fewer drain ports and having partitions only on one side among the embodiments 2 of the present invention, it will be described with reference to FIGS. 3(a) and 3(b). FIGS. 3(a) and 3(b) are diagrams showing an example of a pedestal with partitions only on one side and fewer drain ports among Embodiment 2. As shown in FIGS. 3(a) and 3(b), the pedestal 21 has a rounded rectangular outer shape and is composed of a mounting table 22, partitions 25 formed on its mounting surface, and drain ports 26. As shown in FIG. 3(a), on one surface 23 of the pedestal 21, five circular drain ports 26 are formed on the mounting surface provided with the partition 25, while on the other surface 24, as shown in FIG. 3(b), circular drain ports 26 are formed in the same number as on one surface 23 on a flat mounting surface without partitions.

[0033] As shown in FIG. 3(a), on one surface 23, the partition 25 is formed in a substantially cross shape, and five drain ports 26 are provided. Therefore, four small flowerpots can be placed on one surface 23, and four compartments 27 are formed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3(b), the other surface 24 is formed flat without a partition, and the same number of drain ports 26 as on one surface 23 are provided. Therefore, one large flowerpot can be placed on the other surface 24. By using the pedestal 21 composed of one surface 23 on which the partition 25 is formed and the other surface 24 with a flat mounting surface, when the pedestal 21 is fitted into the saucer with the upper side being one surface 23, four small flowerpots can be placed on one surface 23, and by reversing the pedestal 21, one large flowerpot can be placed on the other surface 24. Therefore, by simply reversing one pedestal 21 according to the growth process of the plant or according to the preference, one or more flowerpots of different sizes can be placed thereon.

[0034] When the drainage ports 26 are arranged such that one surface 23 is facing up and the pedestal 21 is fitted into the tray, and four small flowerpots each having one pot hole formed at the center of the pot bottom are placed in each of the four compartments, one drainage port 26 is provided in each of the four compartments to drain the surplus water dripping from each pot hole. Further, when the pedestal 21 is reversed so that the other surface 24 is facing up and the pedestal 21 is fitted into the tray, and one large flowerpot having one pot hole formed at the center of the pot bottom is placed, a drainage port 26 is provided at the center of the mounting table to drain the surplus water dripping from the pot hole. By providing the drainage ports 26 in this way, the surplus water for watering the plants can be stored in the tray, so that even when cultivating plants indoors, the area around the flowerpots can be kept clean without being soiled. In this embodiment, the shape of the drainage ports 26 is circular and the number thereof is five, but these shape, number, and formation position are appropriately determined according to the shape, size, position, number, etc. of the pot holes provided in the flowerpots, and are not limited to the shape, number, and formation position of this embodiment. For example, two or more drainage ports having different shapes may be formed. This is common to each drainage port in other embodiments described later, so the description of the content described here will be omitted hereinafter.

[0035] When the pedestal is fitted into the tray with the surface on which the partition is formed facing down, the lower surface of the pedestal is raised by the height of the partition, and a space for storing the drainage dripping from the drainage port into the tray is secured. On the other hand, when the pedestal is fitted into the tray with the flat surface facing down, a space for storing the drainage in the tray is not secured. Therefore, although not shown, even when the pedestal is fitted into the tray with the flat surface facing down, for example, in order to secure a space for storing the drainage between the lower surface of the pedestal and the bottom surface of the tray, the pedestal may be fitted into a tray having a convex portion projecting from the entire circumference or a part of the circumferential direction of the inner surface of the side wall of the tray for fixing the pedestal in the middle of the vertical direction. Note that the content in this paragraph number 0035 is common to the trays mentioned in other embodiments described later. Therefore, unless otherwise specified, the description of the content in this paragraph number 0035 will be omitted hereinafter.

[0036] [1-2] The pedestal 28, which is a case having partitions only on one side in Embodiment 2 of the present invention and has a large number of drain openings formed therein, will be described with reference to FIGS. 3(c) and 3(d). FIGS. 3(c) and 3(d) are diagrams showing an example of a pedestal having partitions only on one side and provided with a large number of drain openings in Embodiment 2. As shown in FIGS. 3(c) and 3(d), the pedestal 28 has a rounded rectangular outer shape and is composed of a mounting table 29, partitions 32 formed on its mounting surface, and drain openings 33. As shown in FIG. 3(c), the pedestal 28 is composed of one surface 30 on which 16 elliptical drain openings 33 are formed on the mounting surface provided with the partition 32, and the other surface 31 which is a flat mounting surface without a partition as shown in FIG. 3(d) and on which the same number of elliptical drain openings 33 as on the one surface 30 are formed.

[0037] On one surface 30, as shown in FIG. 3(c), the partition 32 is formed in a cross shape on the mounting surface, and 16 drain openings 33 are provided. Therefore, four small flower pots can be placed on the one surface 30, and four compartments 34 are formed. On the other hand, on the other surface 31, as shown in FIG. 3(d), it is formed flat without providing a partition on the mounting surface, and the same number of drain openings 33 as on the one surface 30 are provided. Therefore, one large flower pot can be placed on the other surface 31. By using the pedestal 28 composed of the one surface 30 on which the partition 32 is formed and the other surface 31 with a flat mounting surface, when the pedestal 28 is fitted into the tray with the upper side being the one surface 30, four small flower pots can be placed. By inverting the pedestal 28, one large flower pot can be placed on the other surface 31. Therefore, depending on the growth process of the plant or according to the preference, by simply inverting one pedestal 28, one or more flower pots of different sizes can be placed.

[0038] When the placement of the drain ports 33 is such that with one surface 30 facing upward, the receiving base 28 is fitted into the dish, and the flowerpots with four slits formed therein are placed one by one in each compartment 34, four drain ports 33 are provided in each compartment 34 in order to drain the overflow water flowing out from the slits. As described above, the shape, number, and formation position of the drain ports 33 in the present embodiment are not limited to those described in the present embodiment.

[0039] [2] Next, the receiving base 35 having partitions on both sides and having drain ports formed therein in Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a view showing an example of a receiving base having partitions on both sides and having four drain ports provided therein in Embodiment 2. As shown in FIG. 4, the receiving base 35 has a circular outer shape and is composed of a mounting table 36, partitions 38 and 42 formed on both mounting surfaces thereof, and drain ports 39. The receiving base 35 is composed of one surface 37 in which four circular drain ports 39 are formed in the mounting surface of the mounting table 36 where the partition 38 is provided as shown in FIG. 4(a), and the other surface 41 in which the same number of drain ports 39 as the one surface 37 are formed in the mounting surface where the partition 42 is provided as shown in FIG. 4(b).

[0040] As shown in FIG. 4(a), on one surface 37, two compartments 40 are formed by forming a substantially hourglass-shaped partition 38 with a constricted center so that two flowerpots can be placed, and four drain ports 39 are provided. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4(b), on the other surface 41, a substantially cross-shaped partition 42 is formed, and four compartments 43 are formed so that four flowerpots can be placed, and the same number of drain ports 39 as the one surface 37 are provided. By using the pedestal 35 composed of one surface 37 on which two compartments 40 are formed and the other surface 41 on which four compartments 43 are formed, when the pedestal 35 is fitted into the dish so that the upper side becomes one surface 37, two relatively large flowerpots can be placed on the one surface 37. By inverting the pedestal 35, four small flowerpots can be placed on the other surface 41. Therefore, by simply inverting one pedestal 35 according to the growth process of the plants or according to the preference, two or more flowerpots of different sizes can be placed.

[0041] The drainage ports 39 are arranged such that when the pedestal 35 is fitted into the dish with one surface 37 facing up and two relatively large flowerpots with two pot holes formed at the bottom of the pots are placed, two drainage ports 39 are provided in each compartment 40 to drain the excess water dripping from each pot hole. Also, when the pedestal 35 is inverted with the other surface 41 facing up and the pedestal 35 is fitted into the dish and four small flowerpots with one pot hole formed at the center of the bottom of the pots are placed, one drainage port 39 is provided in each compartment 43 to drain the excess water dripping from each pot hole. As described above, the shape, number, and formation position of the drainage ports 39 in this embodiment are not limited to those described in this embodiment.

[0042] <Pedestal of Embodiment 3> The pedestal of Embodiment 3 of the present invention is formed with a communication port such that the excess water dripping when the pedestal is fitted into the dish flows within the dish with respect to the pedestal of Embodiment 2. [1] Regarding the pedestal 44 provided with communication ports in both the side wall area and the central peripheral area in Embodiment 3 of the present invention, it will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A(a) to 5B(d). FIG. 5A(a) is a perspective view of the pedestal showing a placement surface on which a partition is formed so that communication ports are formed in both the side wall area and the central peripheral area on only one surface in Embodiment 3. Fig. 5A(b) is a perspective view showing a state where a pedestal with a placement surface having a partition formed thereon is being fitted into a saucer with the placement surface facing downward. Fig. 5A(c) is a plan view showing a state where the pedestal with the placement surface having the partition formed thereon is fitted into the saucer. Fig. 5B(d) is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A.

[0043] As shown in Fig. 5A(a), the pedestal 44 has an outer shape that is a rounded rectangle and is composed of a placement table 45, a partition 49 formed on its placement surface, and a drain port 47. The pedestal 44 is composed of one surface 46 on which 16 elliptical drain ports 47 are formed on the placement surface provided with the partition 49 as shown in Fig. 5A(a), and the other surface 48 on which the same number of elliptical drain ports 47 as on the one surface 46 are formed on a flat placement surface without a partition as shown in Fig. 5A(b).

[0044] As shown in Fig. 5A(a), the partition 49 provided on one surface 46 is provided in a substantially cross shape so as not to be formed in the side wall area 51 and the central peripheral area 52. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 5A(b), when the pedestal 44 is fitted into the saucer 53 with one surface 46 facing downward, as shown in Fig. 5B(d), in the side wall area 51, a communication port 56 composed of the placement table 45, the side wall 54 and the bottom plate 55 of the saucer 53, and the partition 49 is formed, and in the central peripheral area 52, a communication port 57 composed of the placement table 45, the bottom plate 55 of the saucer 53, and two partitions 49 is formed. The formation of the communication ports 56 and 57 in this way serves to prevent the dripping and overflowing water from stagnating in the saucer and flowing so that it can overflow from the saucer 53 at an early stage.

[0045] Note that the partition in this embodiment is formed only on one surface 46, but it may also be formed on the other surface 48. In that case, communication ports are also formed when the pedestal is fitted into the saucer 53 with the other surface 48 facing downward. Also, if the shapes and sizes of the pedestal and the saucer are different, the shapes and positions of the partitions and the communication ports are appropriately determined accordingly and are not limited to the shapes and positions of this embodiment. Also, as described above, the shape, number, and formation position of the drain port 47 in the present embodiment are not limited to those described in the present embodiment. In the following [2] to [5], an embodiment of a pedestal in which a communication port is formed at a position different from the above-described position in the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In order to avoid redundant description, hereinafter, the description of the content described in paragraph number 0045 and other content common to the embodiment of [1] will be omitted.

[0046] [2] One of the different embodiments is a pedestal in which a communication port is formed only in the side wall region. FIG. 5B(e) is a perspective view of a pedestal showing a mounting surface in which a partition wall is formed so that a communication port is formed only in the side wall region. The partition wall 59 provided on the pedestal 58 is formed in a cross shape so as not to be formed in the side wall region 60. Therefore, when the pedestal 58 is fitted into the saucer with the surface having the partition wall 59 facing down, a communication port formed by the mounting table, the side wall and the bottom plate of the saucer, and the partition wall 59 is formed in the side wall region 60.

[0047] [3] The second of the different embodiments is a pedestal in which a communication port is formed only in the central peripheral region. FIG. 5B(f) is a perspective view of a pedestal showing a mounting surface in which a partition wall is formed so that a communication port is formed only in the central peripheral region. The partition wall 62 provided on the pedestal 61 is formed in a substantially cross shape so as not to be formed in the central peripheral region 63. Therefore, when the pedestal 61 is fitted into the saucer with the surface having the partition wall 62 facing down, a communication port formed by the mounting table, the bottom plate of the saucer, and the partition wall 62 is formed in the central peripheral region 63.

[0048] [4] The third of the different embodiments is a pedestal in which a communication port is formed at two discontinuous portions of the partition wall. FIG. 5C(g) is a perspective view of a pedestal showing a mounting surface in which a partition wall is formed so that a communication port is formed at two discontinuous portions of the partition wall. The partition wall 65 provided on the receiving base 64 is formed in a substantially awl - glass shape so as not to be formed at two discontinuity portions 66. Therefore, when the receiving base 64 is fitted into the saucer with the surface having the partition wall 65 facing down, communication ports formed by the placement table, the bottom plate of the saucer, and the partition wall 65 are formed at the two discontinuity portions 66.

[0049] [5] The fourth of the different embodiments is a receiving base in which communication ports are formed at four discontinuity portions of the partition wall. FIG. 5C(h) is a perspective view of a receiving base showing a placement surface on which a partition wall is formed so that communication ports are formed at four discontinuity portions of the partition wall. The partition wall 68 provided on the receiving base 67 is formed in a substantially cross shape so as not to be formed at four discontinuity portions 69. Therefore, when the receiving base 67 is fitted into the saucer with the surface having the partition wall 68 facing down, communication ports formed by the placement table, the bottom plate of the saucer, and the partition wall 68 are formed at the four discontinuity portions 69. Note that the communication ports are not limited to the formation locations shown in [1] to [5] of Embodiment 3, and as long as they incorporate the technical idea of the communication ports provided to prevent early overflow from the saucer by allowing the remaining water from the dripping to flow within the saucer, they may be formed at locations other than these.

[0050] <Receiving base of Embodiment 4> The receiving base of Embodiment 4 of the present invention is formed by connecting a plurality of frames in a lattice shape on the entire surface or a part of the receiving base of Embodiment 1. [1] The receiving base 70 having a partition wall only on one surface among those of Embodiment 4 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6(a) and (b). FIGS. 6(a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of a receiving base having a partition wall only on one surface among those of Embodiment 4. As shown in FIGS. 6(a) and (b), the receiving base 70 is composed of a placement table 71 and a partition wall 72 formed on the placement surface thereof. As shown in FIG. 6, the receiving base 70 has a lattice shape in which a plurality of mounting tables 71 are connected to a frame body 73. As shown in FIG. 6(a), a cross-shaped partition wall 72 is formed on one surface of the mounting surface of the mounting table 71, and as shown in FIG. 6(b), it is constituted by the other surface of the mounting surface of the mounting table 71 where no partition wall is provided.

[0051] In the central region of the mounting table 71, a plurality of rectangular frame bodies 73 are arranged, and in the peripheral region, U-shaped and V-shaped frame bodies 73 lacking a part of the bars that are constituent members of the frame body 73 are arranged. By making the mounting table 71 into a lattice shape, the compressive strength and rigidity are increased. Therefore, external forces such as impact energy generated when placing the flowerpot on the mounting table and the vertical load continuously acting during mounting are absorbed and dispersed by each frame body 73, making it difficult to generate distortion and deflection. Further, since such an effect is realized by a lattice structure in which the frame bodies 73 are connected without increasing the cross-section of the members, the number of constituent members can be reduced, and the receiving base 70 can be made lightweight and compact. Since such an effect is common to the lattice-shaped mounting tables in other embodiments described later, the description of the content described here will be omitted hereinafter, unless otherwise specifically described.

[0052] Although the method of forming the lattice-shaped mounting table 71 is not specified, for example, when it is formed into an integral structure through a cutting process or an injection molding process using a three-dimensional (3D) printer or the like, it is preferable because it has characteristics such as being less likely to cause stress concentration and material fatigue compared to the case of using mechanical joining such as welding, bolts, screws, and rivets. Note that the shape, size, and number of the frame body 73 are not limited to this embodiment. Since the shape and size of the receiving base 70 can change depending on the shape, size, and number of the flowerpots to be mounted, etc., the shape, size, and number of the frame body 73 are appropriately determined according to the changed shape and size of the receiving base 70. Note that the description in this paragraph number 0052 is also common to the lattice-shaped mounting tables and frame bodies in other embodiments described later, so the description of the content described in this paragraph number 0052 will be omitted hereinafter, unless otherwise specifically described.

[0053] As shown in Fig. 6(a), the partition wall 72 formed on one surface is formed in a cross shape on the placement surface of the placement table 71 to form four compartments. Note that the partition wall 72 may be formed on the other surface, or the shapes of the partition walls formed on both surfaces may be different. In that case, the shapes and numbers of the compartments will also be different according to the different shapes of the partition walls.

[0054] When the receiving base 70 is fitted into the saucer with one surface facing up, four small flowerpots can be placed. By inverting the receiving base 70, one large flowerpot can be placed with the other surface facing up. Therefore, by simply inverting the single receiving base 70 according to the growth process of the plant or according to the preference, one or more large and small flowerpots can be placed.

[0055] [2] The receiving base 74 with partition walls on both sides in Embodiment 4 of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 7(a) and 7(b). Figs. 7(a) and 7(b) are diagrams showing an example of a receiving base with partition walls on both sides in Embodiment 4. As shown in Figs. 7(a) and 7(b), the receiving base 74 is composed of a placement table 76 and partition walls 75 and 78 formed on its placement surface. As shown in Fig. 7(a), the placement table 76 of the receiving base 74 has a lattice shape formed by connecting a plurality of frame bodies 77, and a substantially hourglass-shaped partition wall 75 with a constricted center is formed on the placement surface of the placement table 76 on one surface. As shown in Fig. 7(b), it is composed of the other surface on which a substantially cross-shaped partition wall 78 is formed on the placement surface of the lattice-shaped placement table 76.

[0056] In the placement table 76, a plurality of polygonal frame bodies 77 are arranged in the central area, and frame bodies 77 with a shape where some girders are not formed are arranged in the peripheral area. By making the placement table 76 lattice-shaped, it is lightweight and compact, similar to the embodiment of [1]. However, by making the frame body 77 honeycomb-shaped or circular, or by making one frame body small and connecting a large number of them, impact energy and other external forces can be further dispersed to make the receiving base more durable.

[0057] The method of forming the grid-shaped mounting table 76 is preferably an integral structure, and the shape, size, and number of the frame 77 can be appropriately changed and are not limited to the present embodiment, which is the same as "1" in the fourth embodiment above.

[0058] The partition walls 75 and 78 formed on both sides may be formed on only one side. For example, it may be a receiving base constituted by one side provided with a substantially hourglass-shaped partition wall 75 with a constricted center and the other side without the partition wall 78, or conversely, a receiving base constituted by one side without the partition wall 75 and the other side provided with the partition wall 78. Also, partition walls having shapes different from those shown in FIG. 7 may be used. By forming partition walls in various forms in this way, a plurality of large and small flowerpots can be placed by simply inverting one receiving base 74 according to the growth process of the plant or according to the preference.

[0059] <Receiving base of Embodiment 5> The receiving base of Embodiment 5 of the present invention is obtained by changing the shape of the partition wall in Embodiment 4. The constituent member of the partition wall has the same width as the girder constituting the frame and is on the vertical line of the girder, and is connected to the girder of the part excluding the girder on which the flowerpot is placed. Also, the communication port in Embodiment 4 is formed in either one or both of the side wall region and the central lower region when the receiving base is fitted into the saucer. The receiving base 79 having a partition wall on only one side in Embodiment 5 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 8.

[0060] FIG. 8 is a view showing an example of a receiving base having a partition wall connected only to one side in Embodiment 5. FIG. 8(a) is a perspective view of the receiving base with the mounting surface on which the partition wall (the lightly shaded part, the same below) is formed facing upward. As shown in FIG. 8(a), the partition wall 83 has the same width as the girder 82 which is a constituent member of the frame 81 constituting the grid-shaped mounting table 80 and is connected on its vertical line. That is, within a certain range of the mounting table 80, it is formed on the vertical line with the same shape as the frame 81.

[0061] On the grid-like mounting table 80, a plurality of polygonal frames 81a are mainly arranged, and in the peripheral area, frames 81b with some missing beams 82 are arranged. Therefore, the partition walls 83 are also formed in two shapes where the frames 81a and 81b are connected. In addition, since the partition wall 83 is provided to form a partition for placing a plurality of flower pots without contact, it is not provided on the vertical line of the frame 81 on which the flower pot is placed. Therefore, in FIG. 8(a), two discontinuously formed partition walls 83 are formed, but it is not limited to this. The locations where the partition walls 83 are formed are appropriately determined according to the number, size, shape, etc. of the flower pots to be placed.

[0062] Since the partition wall 83 is formed on the vertical line of the frame 81, if the shape and size of the frame 81 are different, the shape and size of the partition wall 83 are also appropriately determined accordingly. In addition, the partition wall 83 and the beam 82 of the frame 81 may be integrally formed, for example, by cutting or injection molding using a three-dimensional (3D) printer or the like with the same material, but it is not necessarily limited to this method. For example, the partition wall 83 and the frame 81 may be formed separately with different materials and then connected by adhesion or mechanical methods. In addition, in FIG. 8(a), the partition wall 83 is formed only on one surface of the mounting table 80, but a structure in which partitions of the same shape or different shapes are formed on other surfaces so that a plurality of flower pots can be placed on both surfaces may also be used.

[0063] As shown in FIG. 8(a), the communication ports are formed in the side wall area 84 and the central lower area 85. The communication ports 86 and 87 are formed by not forming a partition wall on the vertical line of the beam 82 of the frame 81 formed in the side wall area 84 and the central lower area 85. FIG. 8(b) is a perspective view showing a state where a receiving base with the mounting surface having the partition wall formed thereon is fitted into a saucer, and FIG. 8(d) is an end view taken along line A-A. As shown in Fig. 8(b), when the pedestal 79 is fitted into the saucer 88 with the surface on which the partition wall 83 is formed facing downward, as shown in Fig. 8(d), a communication port 86 composed of the crossbar 82 of the frame body 81, the side wall 89 of the saucer 88, the bottom plate 90, and the partition wall 83 is formed in the side wall region 84, and a communication port 87 composed of the crossbar 82 of the frame body 81, the bottom plate 90 of the saucer 88, and the two partition walls 83 is formed in the central lower region 85.

[0064] By forming the communication ports 86 and 87 in this way, it has the effect of preventing the dripping overflow water from staying in the saucer and flowing so as to overflow from the saucer 88 at an early stage. The communication ports 86 and 87 are not limited to the illustrated shape, size, and number, and are formed according to the shape and size of the frame body 81 constituting the lattice-shaped mounting table 80 and the shape, position, and number of the partition walls 83. Therefore, the shape, size, and number of the communication ports are appropriately determined due to their differences. Also, in the case of a pedestal with partition walls formed on both sides, when the pedestal is fitted into the saucer, the communication ports are also formed on both sides in a shape, size, and position corresponding to the shape of the partition walls formed on each side.

[0065] Fig. 8(c) is a perspective view showing a state in which a pedestal with the mounting surface on which the partition wall 83 is formed facing upward is fitted into the saucer. As shown in Fig. 8(b), when the pedestal 79 is fitted into the saucer 88 with the surface on which the partition wall 83 is formed facing downward, one large flowerpot can be placed, and by inverting the pedestal 79, as shown in Fig. 8(c), two smaller flowerpots can be placed in the two compartments formed by the partition wall 83. In this way, by simply inverting a single pedestal 79 according to the growth process of the plant or according to the taste, a plurality of large and small flowerpots can be placed. In Fig. 8, the partition wall 83 is formed only on one surface, but partition walls with different shapes may be formed on both surfaces. In that case, different-shaped, sized, and numbered compartments are formed on each of the two surfaces according to the shape of the partition walls, etc., and various flowerpots can be placed in those compartments.

[0066] <Base of Embodiment 6> The base of Embodiment 6 of the present invention is formed by forming a frame on the outer periphery of the bases of Embodiments 4 and 5. [1] The first form of Embodiment 6 is a base in which the frame is substantially rectangular and the partition is formed only on one surface. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a base in which the frame is substantially rectangular as an example in Embodiment 6. (a) is a perspective view of the base with the mounting surface on which the partition is formed facing upward. (b) is a perspective view of the base with the mounting surface on which the partition is not formed facing upward. As shown in FIG. 9, a substantially rectangular frame 92 is formed on the outer periphery of the mounting table formed in a grid pattern of the base 91. By forming the frame 92 on the grid-shaped mounting table, distortion and deflection of the mounting table are prevented and stabilized, and the base 91 is made stronger. In addition, the base 91 can be easily fitted onto and removed from the saucer. Since such an effect is common to the second and third forms of Embodiment 6 described later, the description will be omitted hereinafter.

[0067] Since the frame 92 is formed on the outer periphery of the mounting table, the shape and size of the mounting table are determined according to the shape, size, and number of the flowerpots to be mounted, and the shape of the frame 92 is appropriately determined according to the shape and size of the mounting table. Therefore, in FIG. 9, the shape of the frame 92 is a rounded rectangle, but if the shape of the mounting table is different, the shape of the frame 92 will also be different accordingly. Also, in FIG. 9, the width and height of the frame are the same as those of the bars 95 constituting the frame body 94, but they do not necessarily have to be the same and may be different from the width and height of the bars 95. Also, the frame 92 and the grid-shaped mounting table may be integrally formed, for example, by cutting or injection molding using a three-dimensional (3D) printer or the like with the same material, but it is not necessarily limited to this method. For example, the frame 92 and the mounting table may be formed separately from different materials and then connected by adhesion or mechanical methods. The content described in this paragraph number 0067 is also common to the second and third forms of Embodiment 6 described later, so the description will be omitted hereinafter. In this case, the "rounded rectangle" shall be read as "circular". In addition, in FIG. 9, the partition wall 93 is formed only on one surface, but it may be formed on both surfaces. Also, the shape of the partition wall 93 is cross-shaped, but it may have a different shape.

[0068] [2] The second form of Embodiment 6 is a pedestal in which the frame is circular and partition walls are formed on both surfaces. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a pedestal in which the frame is circular as an example in Embodiment 6. (a) is a perspective view of the pedestal with the placement surface having two compartments facing up. (b) is a perspective view of the pedestal with the placement surface having four compartments facing up. As shown in FIG. 10, a circular frame 97 is formed on the outer periphery of the placement table formed in a grid pattern for the pedestal 96. In addition, in FIG. 10, the partition walls are formed on both surfaces, but they may be formed on only one surface, and they may have a shape different from the illustrated partition walls.

[0069] [3] The third form of Embodiment 6 is a pedestal in which the frame is circular and the partition walls are connected on the vertical lines of the girders constituting the frame body on one surface. FIG. 10(c) is a perspective view of a pedestal in which the frame is circular in Embodiment 6 and the partition walls are connected on the vertical lines of the girders constituting the frame body. As shown in FIG. 10(c), a circular frame 101 is formed on the outer periphery of the placement table formed in a grid pattern for the pedestal 100. In addition, in FIG. 10(c), the partition walls are formed on only one surface, but they may be formed on both surfaces, and they may have a shape different from the illustrated partition walls.

[0070] <Pedestal of Embodiment 7> The pedestal of Embodiment 7 of the present invention is formed with partitions on the vertical lines of the girders that make up the frame so that four compartments are evenly formed on one surface of the lattice-shaped mounting table. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the pedestal of Embodiment 7. FIG. 11A(a) is a perspective view of the pedestal with the mounting surface on which the partition is formed facing upward. FIG. 11A(b) is a perspective view of the pedestal with the mounting surface on which no partition is formed facing upward. FIG. 11A(c) is a plan view of the pedestal with the mounting surface on which no partition is formed facing upward. FIG. 11B(d) is a side view of the pedestal with the mounting surface on which the partition is formed facing downward. FIG. 11B(e) is a schematic diagram showing the compartments. FIG. 11B(f) is a perspective view showing a state in which the pedestal with the mounting surface on which the partition is formed facing downward is fitted into the saucer.

[0071] The pedestal 105 shown in FIG. 11 is composed of a mounting table on which the flowerpot is placed, a frame 106 formed on its outer periphery, and a partition 107 for forming a compartment 110 for placing a plurality of flowerpots without contact. The mounting table mentioned here is a structure formed by connecting a plurality of frames 108 in a lattice shape within the frame 106 (note that the term "mounting table" does not include the frame 106). The mounting surface refers to the surface of the mounting table on which the flowerpot is placed. Of this mounting surface, the surface on which the partition 107 is formed is referred to as one surface, and the surface on which it is not formed is referred to as the other surface.

[0072] The frame 106 has a predetermined width and height and has a shape of a rounded rectangle with rounded corners. The presence of this frame 106 prevents distortion and deflection of the mounting table and stabilizes it, making the pedestal 105 stronger. Also, since the frame 106 is formed, the pedestal 105 can be easily fitted and removed from the saucer 113. In particular, by rounding the corners, the fitting and removal resistance with the side wall of the saucer 113 can be reduced, and the easily damaged corner portions can be protected.

[0073] The frame 108 that constitutes the grid-like mounting table is formed by connecting the girders 109 having the same height as the frame 106, or by connecting the girders 109 and the frame 106 to form one frame 108. This girder 109 refers to one plate material that constitutes the frame 108. For example, the nine frames 108b arranged in the central area of the mounting table are formed by connecting four girders 109, and the twelve frames 108c arranged in the outer peripheral area are formed by connecting three girders 109 and connecting one side to the straight part of the frame 106, and the four frames 108a arranged at the four corners are formed by connecting two girders 109 and connecting one side to the arc part of the frame 106. Regarding the part where the girder 109 is connected to the partition wall 107, the height up to the height corresponding to the frame 106 is the girder 109, and the convex part formed on the vertical line thereof becomes the partition wall 107.

[0074] The partition wall 107 is configured to be connected to the girders 109 of the part excluding the girders 109 where the flowerpots are placed and the locations 112 where the communication ports 111 are formed, having the same width as the girders 109 that constitute the frame 108 and being on the vertical lines of the girders 109, in the same manner as in Embodiment 5. That is, as shown in FIGS. 11A(a) and 11B(e), on the vertical lines of the girders 109 that constitute the frame 108 arranged so as to bisect each of the four sides of the frame 106 at the center and form a substantially cross, and excluding the locations 112 where the communication ports 111 are formed, four compartments 110 are formed on one surface with equal sizes.

[0075] More specifically, as shown in FIG. 11A(a), the partition wall 107 is not connected on the vertical line of the girder 109 that constitutes the central frame 108b so as not to be formed in the central lower area 112a where the communication port 111a is formed. Therefore, the four partition walls 107 are each formed in a substantially H shape. Similarly, it is not connected on the vertical line of the girder 109 at the location 112b so as not to be formed in the side wall area 112b where the communication port 111b is formed. Note that, as shown in FIGS. 11A(c) and 11B(d), the partition wall 107 may be connected to the digit 109 with a slight inclination with respect to the vertical line of the digit 109. This is to firmly place the flowerpot on each placement surface by inclining the partition wall 107 so as to match the inclination angle when placing a flowerpot with an inclined pot wall. Also, as shown in FIG. 11A(b), the partition wall 107 is not formed on the other surface.

[0076] The partition wall 107 is formed to form four compartments 110 for placing four flowerpots without contact on one surface. Also, as shown in FIG. 11B(f), when the pedestal 105 is fitted into the saucer 113 with one surface facing down, it also serves to form a space for securing a storage area for the surplus water of the watering water in the saucer. That is, when the pedestal 105 is fitted into the saucer 113 with one surface facing down, a space for storing the surplus watering water is formed between the lower surface of the pedestal 105 and the bottom plate of the saucer 113, raised by the height of the partition wall 107.

[0077] The communication ports 111 are formed in both the central lower region 112a and the side wall region 112b as shown in FIG. 11A(a) when the pedestal 105 is fitted into the saucer 113 with one surface facing down. The communication ports 111 are formed by not forming partition walls on the vertical lines of the digits 109 of the frames 108b and 108c formed in the central lower region 112a and the side wall region 112b. As shown in FIG. 11B(f), when the pedestal 105 is fitted into the saucer 113 with one surface facing down, a communication port 111a composed of the digit 109 of the frame 108b, the bottom plate of the saucer 113, and two partition walls 107 is formed in the central lower region 112a, and a communication port 111b composed of the digit 109 of the frame 108c, the side wall and the bottom plate of the saucer 113, and the partition wall 107 is formed in the side wall region 112b. By forming the communication ports 111 in this way, it has the effect of preventing the dripping surplus watering water from staying in the saucer and flowing out of the saucer 113 early without stagnation.

[0078] Since the placement table of the receiving base 105 is composed of one surface on which the partition wall 107 is formed and the other surface on which the partition wall 107 is not formed, four small flowerpots can be placed on one surface, and one large flowerpot can be placed on the other surface. This is made possible by inverting one receiving base 105. An example of the usage method of the receiving base 105 will be described below with reference to FIG. 12. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an example of the usage method of the receiving base according to Embodiment 7. (a) is a perspective view showing a state where the receiving base with the surface on which the partition wall is formed facing down is about to be fitted into the tray. (b) is a perspective view showing a state where the receiving base with the surface on which the partition wall is formed facing down is fitted into the tray. (c) is a perspective view showing a state where one flowerpot is placed on the receiving base. (d) is a perspective view showing a state where the receiving base with the surface on which the partition wall is formed facing up is about to be fitted into the tray. (e) is a perspective view showing a state where the receiving base with the surface on which the partition wall is formed facing up is fitted into the tray. (f) is a perspective view showing a state where four flowerpots are placed on the receiving base.

[0079] As shown in FIGS. 12(a) and (d), by making the corners of the frame 106 and the four corners of the tray 113 into arcs with the same radius of curvature, the receiving base 105 can be smoothly fitted into the tray 113 without resistance. Furthermore, by forming a weak crown gap between the receiving base 105 and the side wall of the tray 113, it can be fitted with almost no resistance.

[0080] As shown in FIGS. 12(a) and (b), when the receiving base 105 is fitted into the tray 113 with the surface on which the partition wall 107 is formed facing down, the placement table is raised from the bottom surface of the tray 113 by an amount corresponding to the height of the partition wall 107, so that a space for storing drainage water can be secured in the tray 113. When fitting the receiving base 105 onto the tray 113 with one side facing down, since there is no partition wall on the other side, the placement table drops down to the bottom position of the tray 113, and it is impossible to secure sufficient space for storing drainage water within the tray 113. Therefore, for example, as shown in Fig. 12(d), by protruding a stationary portion 114 for positioning the receiving base 105 on the inner peripheral surface of the side wall of the tray 113, the receiving base 105 is held at the position of the stationary portion 114 to secure sufficient space for storing drainage water within the tray 113. In this case, the stationary portion 114 also serves to support the external force acting on the receiving base 105.

[0081] When fitting the receiving base 105 onto the tray 113 with the other side facing up, as shown in Fig. 12(c), since there is no partition wall 107 on the other side and it is a flat placement surface, one large flowerpot 115 can be placed. Also, when the receiving base 105 is fitted onto the tray 113, the placement surface is at a position lower than the top edge of the side wall of the tray 113, and a space surrounded by the placement surface and the side wall is formed. Therefore, the flowerpot 115 will not easily fall over even with some shaking. Also, when the receiving base 105 is inverted and the receiving base 105 is fitted onto the tray 113 with the side having the partition wall 107 facing up as shown in Fig. 12(d), as shown in Figs. 12(e) and (f), four compartments 110 are evenly formed by the four partition walls 107 formed on one side and the side wall of the tray 113, and four small flowerpots 116 can be placed in each of the compartments 110. Also, when the receiving base 105 is fitted onto the tray 113, the partition wall 107 is at a height equal to or higher than the top edge of the side wall, and the placement surface is formed at a position lower than the top edge of the side wall. Therefore, four compartments surrounded by the partition wall 107, the placement surface, and the side wall are formed. Even if the flowerpots 116 are placed in the compartments, the four flowerpots 116 will not contact each other with some shaking, and it is possible to prevent them from being easily damaged or falling over.

Industrial Applicability

[0082] As described above, according to the invention of the present application, by simply inverting one receiving base, a plurality of flowerpots of different sizes can be placed on both sides of the mounting table, and it is suitable for providing a receiving base that can selectively use various flowerpots according to the growth process of plants or according to preferences. Further, when the mounting table is in a lattice shape, it is suitable for providing a receiving base that can obtain high strength and rigidity with less material and is lightweight and compact.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0083] 1, 10, 21, 28, 35, 44, 58, 61, 64, 67, 70, 74, 79, 91, 96, 100, 105 Receiving Base 2, 11, 22, 29, 36, 45, 71, 76, 80 Mounting Table 3, 12, 23, 30, 37, 46 One Side 4, 13, 24, 31, 41, 48 The Other Side 5, 14, 15, 25, 32, 38, 42, 49, 59, 62, 65, 68, 72, 75, 78, 83, 93, 104, 107 Partition 6, 16, 17, 27, 34, 40, 43, 50, 110 Compartment 7, 18, 53, 88, 113 Dish 8, 20, 116 Small Flowerpot 9, 115 Large Flowerpot 19 Relatively Large Flowerpot 26, 33, 39, 47 Drainage Opening 51, 60, 84, 112b Side Wall Region 52, 63 Central Peripheral Region 54, 89 Side Wall 55, 90 Bottom Plate 56, 57, 86, 87, 111 Communication Opening 66, 69 Interrupted Portion 73, 77, 81, 94, 98, 102, 108 Frame 82, 95, 99, 103, 109 Beam 85, 112a Central Lower Region 92, 97, 101, 106 Frame 114 Fixed Portion

Claims

1. A stand for placing a flowerpot, a stand for placing the flower pot; and a partition wall for placing two or more flower pots on one or both of the surfaces of the stand without touching each other. A stand characterized in that a flowerpot can be placed on one surface and the other surface of the stand by inverting the stand.

2. 2. The stand according to claim 1, wherein the stand is provided with one or more drainage holes for draining excess water dripping from holes or slits in the flowerpot.

3. The receiving stand described in claim 2, characterized in that when the receiving stand is fitted into a tray for storing excess water from watering that drips from a hole or slit in a flowerpot, a communication hole is provided to allow the excess water from watering to flow within the tray.

4. 2. The support table according to claim 1, wherein the entire surface or a part of the mounting table is formed in a lattice shape by connecting a plurality of frame bodies.

5. The partition is configured so that the members constituting the partition are the same width as the beams constituting the frame, are on the vertical line of the beams, and are connected to the beams excluding the beams on which the flower pot is placed, and when the receiving stand is fitted into a tray for storing excess water from watering that drips from the pot hole or slit in the flower pot, a communication port is provided between the partition and the side wall constituting the tray, or in the lower peripheral area of ​​the frame arranged in the central area of ​​the mounting stand, or in both, for allowing the excess water from watering to flow within the tray.

6. 6. The support table according to claim 4, wherein a frame is formed around the outer periphery of the mounting table.

7. A stand for placing a flowerpot, a stand for placing the flowerpot; A frame formed on the outer periphery of the mounting table; a partition wall for placing four flower pots on one surface of the stand without touching each other; When the receiving stand is fitted in a tray for storing excess water dripping from the hole or slit of the flowerpot, with the side on which the partition is formed facing down, a communication port is formed to allow the excess water to flow within the tray. The mounting table is formed in a lattice shape by connecting a plurality of frame bodies, and each frame body has four corners that are fan-shaped in a plan view and the remaining corners are rectangular in a plan view, The frame is a rectangle with rounded corners in a plan view, and its height is the same as the height of the beam constituting the frame body, The partition wall is formed on a vertical line of the beam constituting the frame body, the beam being arranged so that each of the four sides of the frame is equally divided at the center to form a cross shape in a plan view on the one side, so that the member constituting the partition wall has the same width as the beam constituting the frame body, and the beam is arranged so that each of the four sides of the frame is equally divided at the center to form a cross shape in a plan view on the one side, except for the portion where the communication port is formed, the communication opening is located between the partition wall and a side wall of the tray and in a lower peripheral area of ​​the frame disposed in a central area of ​​the mounting table, the height of the receiving stand is formed such that when the receiving stand is fitted into the tray with the surface on which the partition wall is formed facing down, the position of the other surface of the placing stand is lower than the top end of a side wall of the tray, A stand capable of holding four flowerpots on one side and one flowerpot on the other side by inverting the stand.

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