Artificial flower petals, flower sculptures, and ornaments

Abstract

To easily improve an added value such as adding a message while deterioration of original appreciation of flowers is suppressed regardless of flowers based on real flowers or artificial flowers.SOLUTION: A flower model 2 includes: a preserved flower 6 as a flower body including a plurality of petals 4; and simulated petals 8a, 8b and 8c which are configured with materials different from the petals 4 and are mixedly arranged by inserting between the plurality of petals 4. The preserved flower 6 is obtained by specially processing one red rose. Each of the simulated petals 8a,8b and 8c is made of, for example, a fabric 10 whose surface is black to imitate an outline of the petal 4, and characters 11a, 11b and 11c are displayed on surfaces by pasting. The simulated petals 8a, 8b and 8c have the texture of the fabric and the color is black while the petals 4 are reddish.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to artificial flower petals, a flower-shaped structure including the artificial flower petals, and an ornament having the flower-shaped structure.

Background Art

[0002] On occasions such as birthday celebrations, housewarming parties, or store opening ceremonies, for example, presenting a bouquet of fresh flowers has been practiced. However, since fresh flowers have an extremely short preservation period (appreciation period), in recent years, preserved flowers that can be stored for a long time have been preferred. Some flower-shaped structures such as preserved flowers, dried flowers, or artificial flowers are housed in cases and packaged. Compared with a bouquet of fresh flowers, they have higher commercial value as souvenirs or gifts and also have interior decoration properties.

[0003] However, flower-shaped structures such as preserved flowers only have the appreciation property as flowers and cannot deny monotony. In this regard, for example, Patent Document 1 proposes message flowers with added value by imparting message properties. The message flowers disclosed in this Patent Document 1 are configured as artificial flowers made of crepe paper or the like, and have a configuration in which a cut-out decoration expressing a congratulatory string of characters or a pattern is applied by a cutting process. The cut-out decoration may be directly applied to the flower petals or leaves, or may be attached later.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] As with the message flower described in Patent Document 1, the process of directly applying cutout decorations to petals and leaves is not difficult in artificial flowers, as the petals and leaves can be processed by punching or other means before assembling the flower structure. However, with preserved flowers and dried flowers based on real flowers, there are types where the petals cannot be separated, making the process particularly complicated and troublesome. In addition, directly applying cutout processing to petals and leaves is not technically easy, which may increase production costs and reduce the texture of the petals. Furthermore, in configurations where cutout decorations such as strings of text are added afterward, the thin and delicate cutout decorations protrude from the outside of the petals, hindering the sense of unity of the petals and inevitably reducing the inherent aesthetic appeal of the flower.

[0006] This invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned points, and its main objective is to provide artificial flower petals, and flower sculptures and ornaments using them, that can easily increase added value by adding messages, etc., while suppressing a decline in the inherent aesthetic appeal of flowers, whether they are based on real flowers or artificial flowers. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To achieve the above objective, the simulated petals of the present invention are characterized in that they are simulated petals (8a, 8b, 8c) arranged between the petals (4) of a flower-shaped form (2) having a plurality of petals (4), and are made of a different material from the petals (4).

[0008] According to the present invention, the artificial petals are made of a different material than real petals, allowing for a blend of different textures and characteristics. This suppresses a decline in the aesthetic appeal of the real flower while adding a sense of weight, luxury, and splendor, thereby increasing added value.

[0009] Furthermore, the above-mentioned simulated petals (8a, 8b, 8c) are characterized by having a structure that allows them to be inserted and positioned between the petals (4). This makes it easy to position them in later stages even with preserved flowers or dried flowers whose petals cannot be separated, simplifying the creation of floral sculptures. In addition, since the positioning can be rearranged as needed, the degree of freedom in determining the final design of the floral sculpture is increased. Artificial flowers can also be positioned after assembly, so the same advantages can be enjoyed.

[0010] Furthermore, the above-mentioned simulated petals (8a, 8b, 8c) are characterized in that at least one of their color or shape differs from that of the real petals (4). This, combined with differences in texture, can further enhance the added value.

[0011] Furthermore, the above-mentioned simulated petals (8a, 8b, 8c) are characterized by displaying text and / or patterns. This allows for the addition of messages through text and patterns, further enhancing the added value.

[0012] Furthermore, in order to achieve the above objective, the present invention provides a flower sculpture (2) comprising a flower body (6) having a plurality of petals (4), and simulated petals (8a, 8b, 8c) made of a different material from the petals (4) and arranged between the petals (4) in fewer numbers than the petals (4), wherein the simulated petals (8a, 8b, 8c) have any of the above-described configurations.

[0013] According to the present invention, the flower sculpture can be enhanced by incorporating heterogeneity through differences in texture by using different materials for the simulated petals. This suppresses a decline in the inherent aesthetic appeal of real flowers while adding a sense of weight, luxury, and splendor, thereby increasing added value. Furthermore, even with preserved flowers or dried flowers whose petals cannot be separated, they can be easily arranged in subsequent processes, simplifying the creation of the flower sculpture. The ability to rearrange the petals as needed increases the degree of freedom in determining the final design of the flower sculpture. Artificial flowers can also enjoy similar advantages as they can be arranged after assembly. Moreover, if at least one of the colors or shapes of the simulated petals differs from that of real flowers, the added value can be further enhanced in combination with the difference in texture. Additionally, if letters and / or patterns are displayed on the simulated petals, a message can be added through the letters or patterns, further increasing added value.

[0014] Furthermore, in the flower sculpture (2) described above, the simulated petals (8a, 8b, 8c) may be fixed to the petals (4) or the flower body (6). This prevents the flower sculpture from losing its shape even when subjected to strong external vibrations.

[0015] Furthermore, in order to achieve the above objective, the ornament (12) of the present invention is characterized in that a flower-shaped object having any of the above configurations is housed in a transparent or translucent container (18).

[0016] According to the present invention, the deterioration of the floral sculpture over time can be suppressed, the ease of handling and distribution as a commemorative item or gift can be improved, and the aesthetic appeal as an interior decoration can also be enhanced. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] According to the present invention, regardless of whether the flowers are based on real flowers or are artificial, it is possible to easily enhance added value, such as conveying a message, while suppressing a decline in the inherent aesthetic appeal of the flowers. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0018] [Figure 1] It is a plan view showing a flower-shaped structure according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a plan development view of each simulated petal constituting the flower-shaped structure shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 3] It is a perspective view showing an arrangement method of simulated petals in the flower-shaped structure shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] It is a view showing a modification example of the shape of each simulated petal constituting the flower-shaped structure shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 5] It is a perspective view showing an ornament containing the flower-shaped structure shown in FIG. 1.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0019] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] Figure 1 shows a floral sculpture 2 according to one embodiment of the present invention, viewed from above. For example, the floral sculpture 2, which can be used as a gift for various occasions such as the opening of a store, has a preserved flower 6 as the flower body with multiple petals 4, and simulated petals 8a, 8b, and 8c made of a different material from the petals 4 of the preserved flower 6, and arranged in a mixed configuration by being inserted between the multiple petals 4. The preserved flower 6 is, for example, a single rose of a certain color, such as red, which has been treated using a well-known method for producing preserved flowers. As shown in Figure 2, each of the simulated petals 8a, 8b, and 8c has a surface that mimics the outer edge of the petals 4, for example, with a black fabric 10, so as not to disrupt the sense of unity of the multiple petals 4. The simulated petal 8a displays the words "To the future with you" 11a, the simulated petal 8b displays the word "Excellent" 11b, and the simulated petal 8c displays the company name 11c, each in a color different from the fabric 10 itself, such as gold. The words (including the concept of strings) 11a, 11b, and 11c here may be displayed using methods other than coloring, such as applying gold leaf. Although not shown in the illustration, in addition to the company name 11c, a design such as the company's logo may also be displayed. When displaying the company name or logo on the simulated petals 8a, 8b, and 8c, it is desirable to place them in a position where they are not hidden by other petals. Alternatively, when displaying the logo or company name on the simulated petals 8a, 8b, and 8c, it is desirable to place them in a position where they do not overlap with other petals as much as possible, especially so that the logo or company name is not hidden by other petals.

[0021] Each of the artificial petals 8a, 8b, and 8c has a texture (including the concepts of gloss and surface properties) different from that of the petal 4 due to the difference in material, and at least one of the color and shape is different. Here, the color is different along with the texture. That is, each petal 4 of the preserved flower 6 has a texture extremely close to that of a real flower because the actual fresh flower such as a rose is used as the material, while the artificial petals 8a, 8b, and 8c exhibit the texture of an artificial material such as cloth. The color, for example, is black for the artificial petals 8a, 8b, and 8c while the petal 4 is red, presenting a strong contrast. Also, since the characters 11a, 11b, and 11c are, for example, gold, their sense of thickness is further enhanced, and a sense of luxury and grandeur is also created.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 1, since each of the artificial petals 8a, 8b, and 8c is made to mimic the shape of the petal 4, the added value by message imparting is enhanced without a sense of incongruity in shape within a group of a plurality of petals 4. Since no processing is performed on each petal 4 constituting the basis of the preserved flower 6, there is no reduction in the material feeling due to the remaining artificial processing marks on the petal 4 itself. The sense of unity of the petals as a rose flower is not hindered, and the inferior appearance due to the addition of different materials can be suppressed as compared with a configuration in which the cut-out decoration described in Patent Document 1 is retrofitted.

[0023] The artificial petals 8a, 8b, and 8c have a configuration that can be inserted and arranged between the petals 4. Here, the "can be inserted and arranged" means having a thickness that can be inserted between the petals 4 without a sense of incongruity, and having flexibility that can be deformed along the curved shape of each petal 4 when inserted or having a material that can be bent into a curved shape.

[0024] The simulated petals 8a, 8b, and 8c are manufactured in advance as separate components from the preserved flower 6 that forms the flower body, and come in a wide variety of designs. The person who creates the flower sculpture 2 can select them as they see fit from the client's requirements, considering factors such as texture, color, and shape. As shown in Figure 3, the simulated petal 8a is inserted into the gaps between the petals 4, for example, with a slight bend to follow the curvature of the petals 4, and is held in place by friction between the components due to insertion. If necessary, it may be partially fixed to the petals 4 with adhesive or tape. The same applies to the simulated petals 8b and 8c. Since the arrangement is simply to insert them between the petals 4, the simulated petals 8a, 8b, and 8c can be added as a post-processing step, regardless of whether they are based on real flowers or artificial flowers. This method offers greater flexibility (advantages) compared to directly applying text or other designs to petal 4, as it allows for the arbitrary adjustment of the positions of multiple simulated petals 8a, 8b, and 8c to ultimately determine the appearance design of the flower sculpture 2. Furthermore, it does not compromise the texture of petal 4.

[0025] In this embodiment, each simulated petal 8a, 8b, and 8c has the same external shape, but they may also have a shape in which both lower ends are cut diagonally, as shown by the reference numeral 8a' in Figure 4(a). Alternatively, they may have a shape in which the lower center is pointed, as shown by the reference numeral 8b' in Figure 4(b), or they may have a shape with two pointed parts at the bottom, as shown by the reference numeral 8c' in Figure 4(c). If the shape is pointed at the bottom, and the material is a hard material such as metal or plastic, it can be fixed by being pierced into the core of the petal 4 or preserved flower 6.

[0026] Next, the materials of the simulated petals 8a, 8b, and 8c will be described. Although fabric 10 was used as an example above, other materials such as thin metal sheets, plastic films, cardboard, chiffon-like materials, and mesh materials may also be used. The shape is not limited to those mentioned above. Methods for displaying letters and / or patterns on the main body (fabric material) of the simulated petals 8a, 8b, and 8c include printing, pasting, heat sealing, charring with a flame, and coating (including by spraying). In particular, in the case of metal sheets, letters and patterns can be displayed by punching, etching, laser surface treatment, shot peening, etc. Furthermore, in configurations such as pasting letters onto chiffon-like materials or mesh materials, the delicate nature of the fabric of the simulated petals 8a, 8b, and 8c, combined with the overall elegance, can be added.

[0027] Figure 5 shows an ornament 12 equipped with a floral sculpture 2. The ornament 12 comprises the floral sculpture 2, a transparent container-shaped flower holder 14 that holds the floral sculpture 2, a base plate 16 to which the flower holder 14 is fixed, and a transparent or translucent box-shaped container 18 that seals the outside of these components. The container 18 can be made of, for example, glass or acrylic. By packaging the floral sculpture 2 in this way, its ease of handling and distribution as a souvenir or gift is improved, its aesthetic appeal as an interior decoration is enhanced, and the deterioration of the floral sculpture 2 over time can be suppressed.

[0028] In the above embodiment, preserved flowers 6 were used as an example of the flower body, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can be similarly implemented with fresh flowers, dried flowers, and artificial flowers. The type and color of the flowers are also not limited to those described above. While artificial flowers are originally composed of petals that imitate actual petals, the simulated petals in the present invention are clearly distinguished by being made of a different material from the petals that make up the artificial flower. The number of simulated petals 8 is not limited to the three described above, and can be appropriately determined within a range that does not impair the appearance (aesthetic appeal, etc.) of the flower body 6. It is desirable that the number of simulated petals 8 be less than the number of petals 4 of the flower body 6, but it is not necessarily limited to this.

[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims, specification, and drawings. For example, in the above embodiments, the simulated petals 8a, 8b, and 8c are inserted between the petals 4 as a post-processing step, but they may also be placed together with the artificial flower petal elements at the stage of assembling the artificial flower structure 2. Furthermore, the simulated petals 8a, 8b, and 8c may be supported by wire and assembled and placed between the petals, not limited to artificial flowers. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0030] 2 Flower model 4 petals 6. Preserved flowers (flower itself) 8a, 8b, 8c Simulated petals 10 cloth fabric 11a, 11b, 11c characters 12 Ornaments 14 Flower Holder 16 Base Plate 18 Container

Claims

1. A flower sculpture comprising a flower body with multiple petals based on an actual flower, and simulated petals made of a different material from the petals and arranged interspersed between the petals, The flower body is a preserved flower, dried flower, fresh flower, or artificial flower of a type in which the petals cannot be separated, and the multiple petals have not been processed. The aforementioned simulated petals are formed to resemble the outer casing of the petals, are a different color from the petals, and have letters and / or designs displayed on them. The simulated petals, which are constructed as separate components from the flower body, are inserted into the gaps between the petals of the flower body. A floral sculpture characterized by the following features.

2. The flower sculpture according to Claim 1, characterized in that the shape of the simulated petals is different from the shape of the petals.

3. The floral sculpture according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the characters and / or design are displayed in gold.

4. The flower sculpture according to any one of claims 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that the number of simulated petals is smaller than the number of petals of the flower body.

5. The flower sculpture according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the simulated petals are partially fixed to the petals or the flower body.

6. An ornament comprising a flower sculpture according to any one of claims 1 to 5 housed in a transparent or translucent container.

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