JPH038138Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] Industrial Field of Use The present invention relates to an electric candle for lighting used in Buddhist altars, altars, Shinto altars, etc. by standing it up in existing candlesticks.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Generally, as a tradition since ancient times, candles are used to light Buddhist altars, altars, Shinto shrines, etc. by igniting and burning a wick placed in wax, which is set up in a candlestick.

However, since this method uses fire, there is a risk of fire, and there is also a risk that it may not be able to ignite due to the influence of natural wind or air conditioning equipment, or that even if it does ignite, it may go out afterwards. The fact is that the candle burns and is consumed within a certain period of time, so it needs to be replaced somewhat frequently, and that the candle causes drizzling,
There were problems such as the possibility of staining Buddhist altars etc. by producing oily smoke, which was inconvenient and required care. Therefore, so-called electric candles, which are electrically lit and made to resemble candles in shape, have been developed and have been used as a substitute for the original candles. However, in general, conventional electric candles are made to resemble a candle in shape, and are made into a single inseparable piece, including the candlestick body and the candlestick shape. Therefore, while these conventional electric candles are convenient if you always use only the electric candle without using the original light-light candle at all, Since it was not possible to use an existing candlestick and stand it up, it was rather irrational and inconvenient. In other words, electric candles are generally used as a secondary item for informal occasions, and it is customary to use original candles for formal Buddhist and Shinto rituals.
In this regard, considering that ordinary Buddhist altars are almost always equipped with original candlesticks, it is possible to use the existing candlesticks as they are and use them to hold electric candles. It is reasonable and desirable to do so.

However, as mentioned above, no electric candle suitable for this purpose has been found.

Problems to be solved by the invention In view of these points, the present invention aims to provide an electric candle for lighting with a simple structure that can be used by standing it in an existing candlestick that is originally intended for candlesticks. It is.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a method for attaching a desired candlestick to the lower end of a shaft having a vertically hollow cylindrical shape whose color and shape are imitated to that of a candle shaft. A connecting support part that can be detachably inserted into the protruding needle shaft for a candle holder is provided, and a light bulb mounting part is provided at the upper end of the shaft body, and the connecting support part is attached to the shaft body. The lower end opening of the shaft body is sealed by fitting an elastic member such as rubber into the lower end opening, and the elastic member tapers toward the inside of the shaft body along the axial direction of the shaft body at the center of the elastic member. The candleholder has an insertion hole that can be inserted into the protruding needle shaft for the candle holder, and the light bulb mounting part has a light bulb socket in the upper end opening of the shaft for mounting and lighting the flame-shaped light bulb of the candle. It is installed facing upward and embedded in the upper end opening,
The electric candle for lighting is characterized in that an electric cord for connection to a power source connected to the socket is installed inside the shaft body so as to lead outward from a midway point from the lower end side of the shaft body. It is something.

Function In the above configuration, the shaft body is used by being erected in a desired existing candlestick for the original candle holder provided in a Buddhist altar etc. via the connecting support part provided at the lower end of the shaft body, It can be used as a substitute. In this case, the connecting support part is formed with an insertion hole in the center of the lower end of the shaft that can be removably inserted into the candlestick protruding needle shaft of the candlestick. By inserting and fitting into the protruding needle shaft for candlesticks, it can be used in an existing candlestick in a stable manner and can be used in the same way as a regular candle, and can be easily removed. In addition, inside the shaft, an electric cord for connection to a power source connected to a buried light bulb socket as a light bulb mounting part provided at the upper end of the shaft is connected to the outside from a midway point from the lower end of the shaft. By equipping it so that it can be led out toward the side, the electric cord does not interfere with the function of attaching it to the existing candlestick at the connection support provided at the lower end of the shaft, and the power cord outlet side is placed on the back side. If used in the correct position, the appearance of the lamp can be maintained without causing an eyesore.

Embodiments Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In FIG. 1, the electric candle for lighting according to the present invention is provided with a connecting support part 2 that can be detachably inserted into a desired candlestick at the lower end of a vertically elongated shaft body 1, and at the upper end of the shaft body 1. It has a configuration in which a light bulb mounting part 3 is provided.

The shaft body 1 is made of a suitable material, for example, made of a hard synthetic resin and has a milky white color, and has an outer diameter that slightly widens at the upper end so that its color and shape resemble that of a candle shaft in appearance. It consists of a hollow cylindrical body with a circular cross section and open ends at both the top and bottom.

The connecting support part 2 has a plug-shaped elastic material 5 such as a relatively hard rubber fitted into the lower end opening of the shaft body 1 to seal it, and a hole of the shaft body 1 in the center of the elastic material 5. An insertion hole 4 is formed which tapers toward the inside of the shaft body 1 along the axial direction. As shown in FIG. 2, this insertion hole 4 is
It is formed to fit the smaller diameter of the candlestick protruding needle shaft 12 of the normal existing candlestick 11. Further, the elastic material 5 having a plug shape is attached to the shaft body 1.
It can be inserted into and removed from the opening at the lower end, making it easy to disassemble and assemble.

The light bulb mounting part 3 is constructed by burying a light bulb socket 6 upwardly in the upper end opening of the shaft body 1 so as not to expose it to the outside, and sealing the upper end opening. A light bulb is mounted in the socket 6 with the bulb facing upward and the bulb exposed to the outside so that it can be turned on. In this case, in this embodiment, a step portion 1a is provided on the inner side surface slightly below the upper end opening of the shaft body 1, and the peripheral projecting step portion 6a of the socket 6 is placed on this step portion 1a. It is designed to be stably buried in a predetermined position, and also to be easily removed and disassembled and reassembled. here,
The light bulb 7 has a candle flame shape that matches the size and shape of the shaft body 1, and various known light bulbs can be used. A light bulb according to Patent No. 411644 called the Fritzker lamp, which is equipped with a special flame-shaped filament and filled with a special gas, so that it appears as if the flame is flickering when lit. It is preferable to use something like

An electric cord 8 for connecting to a power source for energizing the attached light bulb 7 is connected to the socket 6 and connected to the shaft body 1.
are connected inside. The electric cord 8 extends downward from the socket 6 inside the shaft body 1, and is connected to the shaft body 1 at a midway point from the lower end side of the shaft body 1 near the connection support portion 3 as close as possible to the lower end. The lead-out portion has an appropriate length and is provided with a plug 10 for connection to a 100V power outlet or the like at its terminal. Although not shown, the electrical cord 8 may have an outlet 9 as needed.
By attaching a flexible mantle material such as a coil material made of an appropriate material such as metal near the root of the lead-out, the direction of the lead-out can be selectively changed and stabilized during use. It becomes possible. Further, the electric cord 8 may be provided with a switch for turning on and off the electricity, if necessary. In addition, when the electric candles according to the present invention are used as a pair on the left and right on a Buddhist altar, etc., the respective lead-out electric cords of the pair of candles can be connected to a plug that connects to a common power source. It is also possible to form a series of conductive wires into one set by branching them from the middle of the conductive wire.

According to the electric candle for lighting having the above configuration, the light bulb 7 is attached to the socket 6 of the light bulb attachment part 2, and the plug 10 is inserted into the power outlet.
By energizing the socket 6 through the electric cord 8, the light bulb 7 can be turned on. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the insertion hole 4 of the connecting support part 2 at the lower end of the shaft body 1 is inserted into the protruding needle shaft 12 for the candle holder of a desired existing candlestick 11 provided in a Buddhist altar or the like. By inserting the candle, the shaft body 1 can be stably erected and used in the same way as an original candle. At this time, since the connecting support part 2 consists of an elastic member 5 made of rubber or the like with an insertion hole 4 formed in the center and attached to the lower end opening of the shaft body 1, it plays the role of electrical insulation. It is safe and serves as a cushion when attached to the candlestick 11. Furthermore, if the diameter of the insertion hole 4 is made small, it can be attached to the protruding needle shaft of existing candlesticks of various sizes. The insertion is made rigid due to its elastic flexibility and is therefore somewhat extensive,
It is applicable to various desired existing candlesticks, and can be easily and stably erected and used in these candlesticks. Further, when the candlestick is removed from the candlestick when not in use, it can be easily removed with one touch by holding the shaft body 1 and pulling it upward relative to the candlestick 11. Further, in this electric candle, the electric cord 8 is installed so as to be guided outward from a midway point on the lower end side of the shaft body 1, so that the electric cord 8 is connected to the connecting support portion of the shaft body 1.
It does not become an obstacle when inserting the electric candle into the candlestick 11, and it contributes to maintaining the stable standing condition of the electric candle.
The lead-out part is located on the back side so that it is not noticeable.
If the shaft body 1 is inserted into a candlestick, it can be used with good appearance. In this case, if the electric cord 8 is colored in a color that matches the Buddhist altar, such as black, gray, or brown, it will become more inconspicuous.

In addition, in the present invention, regarding the shaft body 1, the color and shape of the shaft body 1 is imitated to that of a candle. It can be shaped like a straight round bar, or it can be shaped like a tapered bar with an outer diameter that gradually decreases upward or downward, or it can be shaped like a hexagonal or 8-sided cross section.
Various modifications are possible, such as making it into a polygonal shape such as a rectangular shape. Further, the dimensions of the shaft body 1 and the light bulb 7 can be appropriately changed in accordance with the original size of the candle. As an example, the diameter of the shaft body 1 is about 1.9 cm and the length is about 16 cm for a large one, and the diameter of the shaft body 1 for a small one is about 1 to 1 cm.
It is best to use a product with a length of about 1.5 cm and a length of about 9 cm, and with these dimensions, it can be useful as a lamp for most Buddhist altars, altars, Shinto altars, etc. In addition, since the shaft body 1 is a hollow cylindrical body, it is reasonable and advantageous in terms of economy, light weight, simple structure, ease of assembly and disassembly, etc. However, in some cases, It can also be a rod with a solid top.

Effects of the invention As described above, the electric candle for lighting according to the invention can be stably used in a desired existing candlestick, and is easier to use than conventional electric candles of this type. It brings great practical effects in terms of convenience, good appearance, economy, etc.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a vertical sectional view showing one embodiment of the electric candle for lighting according to the present invention, and Fig. 2 is a partially cutaway side view showing the electric candle in a state in which it is used in a candlestick. be. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Shaft body, 2... Connection support part, 3... Light bulb mounting part, 4... Insertion hole, 5... Elastic material, 6... Light bulb socket, 7... Light bulb, 8... Electric cord.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] At the lower end of the shaft body 1, which has a vertically hollow cylindrical shape whose color and shape resembles that of a candle shaft, there is a connecting support part that can be detachably inserted into the protruding needle shaft for a candle holder of a desired candlestick. 2, and a light bulb mounting part 3 is provided at the upper end of the shaft body 1, and the connection support part 2 is formed by fitting an elastic member 5 such as rubber into the lower end opening of the shaft body 1. The lower end opening of the shaft body 1 is sealed, and the protruding needle shaft for the candlestick of the candlestick is provided in the center of the elastic member 5 and tapers toward the inside of the shaft body 1 along the axial direction of the shaft body 1. The light bulb mounting part 3 has a light bulb socket 6 for mounting and lighting a flame-shaped light bulb 7 of a candle in the upper end opening of the shaft body 1, and the light bulb socket 6 for lighting the flame-shaped light bulb 7 is inserted upward into the upper end opening of the shaft body 1. An electric cord 8 for connection to a power source connected to the socket 6 is connected to the inside of the shaft body 1 so as to be embedded in the upper end opening. An electric candle for lighting, characterized in that it is equipped to lead out.