[go: up one dir, main page]
More Web Proxy on the site http://driver.im/

WO2002057688A1 - A candle holder - Google Patents

A candle holder Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO2002057688A1
WO2002057688A1 PCT/EP2001/000576 EP0100576W WO02057688A1 WO 2002057688 A1 WO2002057688 A1 WO 2002057688A1 EP 0100576 W EP0100576 W EP 0100576W WO 02057688 A1 WO02057688 A1 WO 02057688A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
end position
candle holder
candle
spring
bimetal
Prior art date
Application number
PCT/EP2001/000576
Other languages
French (fr)
Inventor
Troels Maaloe
Original Assignee
Troels Maaloe
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Troels Maaloe filed Critical Troels Maaloe
Priority to EP01907464A priority Critical patent/EP1266175A1/en
Priority to PCT/EP2001/000576 priority patent/WO2002057688A1/en
Publication of WO2002057688A1 publication Critical patent/WO2002057688A1/en

Links

Classifications

    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V35/00—Candle holders
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F23—COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
    • F23Q—IGNITION; EXTINGUISHING-DEVICES
    • F23Q25/00—Extinguishing-devices, e.g. for blowing-out or snuffing candle flames

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a candle holder, and more specifically to a self- extinguishing candle holder.
  • candle holders such as candle holders for styrene candles
  • styrene candles are liable to cause fire, for instance if the candle is allowed to burn down too far, due to the fact that the styrene is then able to burn with a lower flame than when the wick is intact and flame is situated above the actual candle holder.
  • a candle which has burned down to the very bottom of the holder often means that the candle holder must be cleaned before a fresh candle can be placed therein.
  • the present invention solves this problem and provides a self-extinguishing candle holder.
  • the present invention thus relates to a candle holder for styrene candles, or candles of some other composition, which are shortened as they burn down, said candle holder comprising a lower part that includes a candle supporting device, and is characterised in that the candle holder also includes an upper part which is hinged to the lower part and arranged for pivotal movement between a first end position in which the upper and the lower parts are in mutual abutment so that the candle holder forms a closed cavity between said parts, and a second position in which the upper part is in a generally perpendicular, upstanding position in relation to said lower part; in that the two parts are mutually spring- loaded by means of a spring that strives to move the upper part to said first end position; and in that the candle holder also includes a bimetal latching mechanism which in a cold state functions to latch the upper part in said second end position, and when in a warm state releases the latch, so that the upper part is moved to the first end position under the action of said spring.
  • FIG. 1 is a side view of a closed candle holder
  • - Figure 2 is a side view of air-open candle holder;
  • - Figure 3 is a straight-on front view of an open candle holder;
  • FIG. 4 is a sectioned view of a closed candle holder
  • - Figure 5 is a sectioned view of a first embodiment of the candle holder, and shows said holder in an open state; and - Figure 6 is a section view of a second embodiment of the candle holder, showing the holder in an open state.
  • Figure 1 illustrates an inventive candle holder, comprising a lower part 1 and an upper part 2.
  • the lower part 1 includes a candle support device 3, e.g. for supporting a styrene candle (not shown), as shown more clearly in Figure 4, which is a sectioned view of the candle holder in Figure 1.
  • the upper part 2 is hinged to the lower part 1 so that it can be swung between a first end position, shown in Figure 1, in which the upper part 2 and the lower part 1 of the holder are in mutual abutment so as to form a closed cavity between said parts, and a second end position, shown in Figures 3 and 5, in which the upper part 2 is positioned essentially perpendicularly to the lower part 1.
  • the two parts 1, 2 are mutually spring-loaded by a spring 4 which strives to move the upper part to its first end position, i.e. the closed position shown in Figure 1.
  • the spring may comprise a springy material, such as a guitar string having a diameter of 0.8 mm.
  • the spring is wound helically and may form the axle pin of the hinge means.
  • the candle holder includes a latching mechanism which comprises a bimetal element 5 which when in a cold state functions to latch the upper part 2 in the second, open, end position, and when in a heated or hot state releases the latch so that the upper part 2 will move to said first end position under the action of said spring 4.
  • a latching mechanism which comprises a bimetal element 5 which when in a cold state functions to latch the upper part 2 in the second, open, end position, and when in a heated or hot state releases the latch so that the upper part 2 will move to said first end position under the action of said spring 4.
  • the two parts 1, 2 are interconnected by a hinge 8.
  • the parts may be interconnected by a flexible material that is able to function as a spring.
  • the latch mechanism includes a first tongue 6 attached to the upper part 2, and a second tongue 7 comprised of said bimetal and fastened in the lower part 1.
  • the free portions of the tongues are in mutual abutment when the bimetal is cold, so that the upper part 2 remains in its second end position.
  • the bimetal may comprise a material marketed under the name Kanthal 145. This material is produced by Kanthal AB, Sweden.
  • the candle holder will suitably consist of a shiny metallic material, such as brass, aluminium or silver.
  • the candle holder can be produced from brass plating that has a thickness of 0.5 mm. It will be understood that the candle holder may alternatively be formed from a dull material.
  • the bimetal is normally cold, wherewith the candle holder will remain in the position shown in Figure 2 once it has been opened. A candle can then be placed in the candle supporting device 3. The flame is not intended to project above the second part 2. The inner surface of the second part will therewith serve as a reflector. When the candle has burned down to a level in which the flame is close to the bimetal, the bimetal will become hot and therewith bend. This causes the candle holder to close and the candle stub therewith extinguished.
  • the inventive candle holder may be provided with a support, such as a plate, to ensure that the holder will stand firmly on an underlying surface, or may be provided with an attachment device for attaching the candle holder to the branch of a Christmas tree, for instance.
  • a support such as a plate
  • Figures 5 and 6 respectively illustrate one of two different designs of the latch mechanism. It will be obvious, however, that the person skilled in this art may give the latch mechanism other designs.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Arrangement Of Elements, Cooling, Sealing, Or The Like Of Lighting Devices (AREA)

Abstract

The invention relates to a candle holder for styrene candles or candles of other compositions that shorten as they burn and comprising a lower part (1) which includes a candle supporting device (3).The invention is characterised in that the candle holder also includes an upper part (2) which is hinged to the lower part (1) so that it can swing between a first end position in which the upper part (2) and the lower part (1) are in mutual abutment so as to define a closed cavity between said parts, and a second end position in which said upper part (2) is essentially perpendicular and upstanding in relation to the lower part (1), in that the two parts are mutually spring-loaded by means of a spring (4) which strives to move the upper part to its first end position, and in that the candle holder includes a latch mechanism (5, 6) that comprises a bimetal element (7) which, when cold, latches the upper part (2) in said second end position and when warm or hot releases the latch so that the upper part (2) will move to its first end position under the influence of said spring.

Description

A CANDLE HOLDER
The present invention relates to a candle holder, and more specifically to a self- extinguishing candle holder.
One problem with candle holders, such as candle holders for styrene candles, is that such holders are liable to cause fire, for instance if the candle is allowed to burn down too far, due to the fact that the styrene is then able to burn with a lower flame than when the wick is intact and flame is situated above the actual candle holder. Moreover, a candle which has burned down to the very bottom of the holder often means that the candle holder must be cleaned before a fresh candle can be placed therein.
It is therefore generally recognised that candles should not be left alight unattended.
The present invention solves this problem and provides a self-extinguishing candle holder.
The present invention thus relates to a candle holder for styrene candles, or candles of some other composition, which are shortened as they burn down, said candle holder comprising a lower part that includes a candle supporting device, and is characterised in that the candle holder also includes an upper part which is hinged to the lower part and arranged for pivotal movement between a first end position in which the upper and the lower parts are in mutual abutment so that the candle holder forms a closed cavity between said parts, and a second position in which the upper part is in a generally perpendicular, upstanding position in relation to said lower part; in that the two parts are mutually spring- loaded by means of a spring that strives to move the upper part to said first end position; and in that the candle holder also includes a bimetal latching mechanism which in a cold state functions to latch the upper part in said second end position, and when in a warm state releases the latch, so that the upper part is moved to the first end position under the action of said spring.
The invention will now be described more clearly, partially with reference to an exemplifying embodiment of the invention shown in the accompanying drawing, in which
- Figure 1 is a side view of a closed candle holder;
- Figure 2 is a side view of air-open candle holder; - Figure 3 is a straight-on front view of an open candle holder;
- Figure 4 is a sectioned view of a closed candle holder;
- Figure 5 is a sectioned view of a first embodiment of the candle holder, and shows said holder in an open state; and - Figure 6 is a section view of a second embodiment of the candle holder, showing the holder in an open state.
Figure 1 illustrates an inventive candle holder, comprising a lower part 1 and an upper part 2. The lower part 1 includes a candle support device 3, e.g. for supporting a styrene candle (not shown), as shown more clearly in Figure 4, which is a sectioned view of the candle holder in Figure 1.
In accordance with the invention, the upper part 2 is hinged to the lower part 1 so that it can be swung between a first end position, shown in Figure 1, in which the upper part 2 and the lower part 1 of the holder are in mutual abutment so as to form a closed cavity between said parts, and a second end position, shown in Figures 3 and 5, in which the upper part 2 is positioned essentially perpendicularly to the lower part 1.
The two parts 1, 2 are mutually spring-loaded by a spring 4 which strives to move the upper part to its first end position, i.e. the closed position shown in Figure 1.
The spring may comprise a springy material, such as a guitar string having a diameter of 0.8 mm. The spring is wound helically and may form the axle pin of the hinge means.
According to the invention, the candle holder includes a latching mechanism which comprises a bimetal element 5 which when in a cold state functions to latch the upper part 2 in the second, open, end position, and when in a heated or hot state releases the latch so that the upper part 2 will move to said first end position under the action of said spring 4.
It is preferred that the two parts 1, 2 are interconnected by a hinge 8. Alternatively, the parts may be interconnected by a flexible material that is able to function as a spring.
According to one preferred embodiment of the invention, the latch mechanism includes a first tongue 6 attached to the upper part 2, and a second tongue 7 comprised of said bimetal and fastened in the lower part 1. The free portions of the tongues are in mutual abutment when the bimetal is cold, so that the upper part 2 remains in its second end position. This is shown in Figure 5 and according to another detail embodiment shown in Figure 6, in which the reference sign 7' identifies the position of the bimetal when in a cold state.
Referring to Figures 5 and 6, as the bimetal is heated the aforesaid free portions move away from each other such that the latch mechanism will no longer be able to keep the upper part 2 in its second end position. The candle holder will thus close under the effect of the spring 4. The reference sign 7" in Figure 6 identifies the position of the bimetal when in a hot state.
The bimetal may comprise a material marketed under the name Kanthal 145. This material is produced by Kanthal AB, Sweden.
The candle holder will suitably consist of a shiny metallic material, such as brass, aluminium or silver. For instance, the candle holder can be produced from brass plating that has a thickness of 0.5 mm. It will be understood that the candle holder may alternatively be formed from a dull material.
The bimetal is normally cold, wherewith the candle holder will remain in the position shown in Figure 2 once it has been opened. A candle can then be placed in the candle supporting device 3. The flame is not intended to project above the second part 2. The inner surface of the second part will therewith serve as a reflector. When the candle has burned down to a level in which the flame is close to the bimetal, the bimetal will become hot and therewith bend. This causes the candle holder to close and the candle stub therewith extinguished.
The inventive candle holder may be provided with a support, such as a plate, to ensure that the holder will stand firmly on an underlying surface, or may be provided with an attachment device for attaching the candle holder to the branch of a Christmas tree, for instance.
A number of exemplifying embodiments have been described above. Figures 5 and 6 respectively illustrate one of two different designs of the latch mechanism. It will be obvious, however, that the person skilled in this art may give the latch mechanism other designs.
It will therefore be understood that the present invention is not restricted to the aforedescribed embodiments and that modifications can be made within the scope of the accompanying Claims.

Claims

1. A candle holder for styrene candles or candles of other compositions that shorten as they burn comprising a lower part (1) that includes a candle supporting device (3), characterised in that the candle holder also includes an upper part (2) which is hinged to the lower part (1) so that it can swing between a first end position in which the upper part (2) and the lower part (1) are in mutual abutment such that the candle holder will define a closed cavity between said parts, and a second end position in which the upper part (2) is relatively perpendicular and upstanding in relation to the lower part (1); in that the two parts are mutually spring-loaded by means of a spring (4) which strives to move the upper part into its first end position; and in that the candle holder includes a latch mechanism (5, 6) which comprises a bimetal element (7) which is adapted to latch the upper part (2) in the second end position when cold, and to release the latch when hot so that the upper part (2) will be moved to the first end position under the influence of said spring.
2. A candle holder according to Claim 1, characterised in that said two parts are joined together by a hinge means (8).
3. A candle holder according to Claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the latch mechanism includes a first tongue (6) which is fastened in the upper part (2), and a second tongue (5) which comprises said bimetal and is fastened to the lower part (1), wherewith the free portions of the tongues (5, 6) are in mutual abutment when the bimetal is cold, so that the upper part (2) remains in its second end position after having been moved to said position, and wherewith the bimetal bends when heated so that the free portions are no • longer able to hold the upper part (2) in its second end position.
4. A candle holder according to Claim 2 or 3, characterised in that the spring (4) is a coil spring which also forms the axle pin of said hinge means.
PCT/EP2001/000576 2001-01-19 2001-01-19 A candle holder WO2002057688A1 (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP01907464A EP1266175A1 (en) 2001-01-19 2001-01-19 A candle holder
PCT/EP2001/000576 WO2002057688A1 (en) 2001-01-19 2001-01-19 A candle holder

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PCT/EP2001/000576 WO2002057688A1 (en) 2001-01-19 2001-01-19 A candle holder

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO2002057688A1 true WO2002057688A1 (en) 2002-07-25

Family

ID=8164258

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/EP2001/000576 WO2002057688A1 (en) 2001-01-19 2001-01-19 A candle holder

Country Status (2)

Country Link
EP (1) EP1266175A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2002057688A1 (en)

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2004008031A1 (en) * 2002-07-11 2004-01-22 Knud Erik Johansen Extinguisher designed for use on a candle
US7255455B2 (en) 2002-07-11 2007-08-14 Knud Erik Johansen Candle extinguisher and a method for producing a candle extinguisher
DE102009030213B3 (en) * 2009-06-24 2011-05-12 Volker Hesse Reusable, automatic thermomechanical candle snuffer for use as candle monitor, has sleeve provided with cover, and spiral coil spring made of thermobimetal, where snuffer is attached to sleeve and cover by slot and end pieces

Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR567136A (en) * 1923-06-07 1924-02-25 automatic snuffer
US3985493A (en) * 1974-09-24 1976-10-12 Societe Anonyme Dite: Etablissements Genoud & Cie. Cigarette lighter with automatic gas shutoff
US4138211A (en) * 1977-11-04 1979-02-06 Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company Thermomechanical candle snuffer
US4818214A (en) * 1986-08-25 1989-04-04 Sture Ronnback Device for extinguishing the flame of a candle

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR567136A (en) * 1923-06-07 1924-02-25 automatic snuffer
US3985493A (en) * 1974-09-24 1976-10-12 Societe Anonyme Dite: Etablissements Genoud & Cie. Cigarette lighter with automatic gas shutoff
US4138211A (en) * 1977-11-04 1979-02-06 Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company Thermomechanical candle snuffer
US4818214A (en) * 1986-08-25 1989-04-04 Sture Ronnback Device for extinguishing the flame of a candle

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2004008031A1 (en) * 2002-07-11 2004-01-22 Knud Erik Johansen Extinguisher designed for use on a candle
US7255455B2 (en) 2002-07-11 2007-08-14 Knud Erik Johansen Candle extinguisher and a method for producing a candle extinguisher
DE102009030213B3 (en) * 2009-06-24 2011-05-12 Volker Hesse Reusable, automatic thermomechanical candle snuffer for use as candle monitor, has sleeve provided with cover, and spiral coil spring made of thermobimetal, where snuffer is attached to sleeve and cover by slot and end pieces

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
EP1266175A1 (en) 2002-12-18

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US6688880B1 (en) Candle wick extender
US5428516A (en) Interlock for miniature lamp arrays
CN101542200A (en) Lighting fixture with decorative elements
JPH01500686A (en) device for extinguishing candle flames
WO2002057688A1 (en) A candle holder
US6669464B2 (en) Holiday ornament/candle apparatus
US5093767A (en) Space lighting fitting
US2816216A (en) Recessed lighting fixture
US20070031769A1 (en) Automatic candle snuffer
US6702573B2 (en) Candle support method and apparatus
US4228885A (en) Coin operated electric timer automatic electric candle
SE515288C2 (en) Self extinguishing wax candle, has spring loaded cover for snuffing out candle opened and closed depending on temperature of bimetallic strip in catch mechanism
US2070973A (en) Interchangeable shaded wall lighting fixture
US3400963A (en) Safety latch for luminaires
JP3840931B2 (en) lighting equipment
US3344266A (en) Smoker s lighter reflector means
US2239340A (en) Ornamental electric lamp
JPH04133207A (en) Lighting fixture
DK174492B1 (en) Fireproof light dispenser arrangement is particularly for candle in candlestick provided with extra decorative sleeve around candle, where sleeve is often burnable
JPH0534615Y2 (en)
CN213119017U (en) Outdoor anti-dragging candlestick
US1211536A (en) Fire-lighter and heater.
US1353916A (en) Reflecting device for electric incandescent lamps
KR930002573Y1 (en) Lamp device for gas lighter
US2102816A (en) Lighting fixture

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
AK Designated states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AE AG AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY BZ CA CH CN CR CU CZ DE DK DM DZ EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MA MD MG MK MN MW MX MZ NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT TZ UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW

AL Designated countries for regional patents

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): GH GM KE LS MW MZ SD SL SZ TZ UG ZW AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE TR BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG

121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application
WWE Wipo information: entry into national phase

Ref document number: 2001907464

Country of ref document: EP

WWP Wipo information: published in national office

Ref document number: 2001907464

Country of ref document: EP

REG Reference to national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: 8642

NENP Non-entry into the national phase

Ref country code: JP

WWW Wipo information: withdrawn in national office

Ref document number: 2001907464

Country of ref document: EP