DK202000109U1 - Electric calendar lighting device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an electric calendar light device (1) comprising a light body (2) provided with twenty-four visual representations (8); a flame element (5) which is at least partially illuminated by a first light source (30); and a second light source comprising twenty-four individual light sources (31), each of which is arranged to emit light on each of their visual representations (8). In this way, the electric light fixture can be used as a calendar light designed to count the 24 days from December 1st to December 24th.

Description

. The present invention relates to an electric calendar light device for providing a visual count of a series of counting steps, thereby providing the same visual counting function as a calendar light.

In some countries such as Denmark, it is a Christmas tradition to use wax candles to count the calendar days from 1 December to 24 December. In the context of the present invention, the term “calendar light” (the term in Danish is “calendar light”) is used for such a light.

A traditional calendar light is typically provided with the numbers from 1 to 24 in a manner in which a person looking at the light can see the numbers, and the numbers 1 to 24 are typically placed in ascending order in the direction from the top to the bottom of the light. The numbers are typically attached to the outside of the wax or embedded inside the wax, so that the numbers "melt away" in sequence from 1 to 24 when the light is on.

A traditional calendar light is intended to be used by turning on the light on December 1, turning it off when the number 1 is no longer visible, turning it on again on December 2, turning it off when the number 2 is no longer visible, and so on. on until and including December 24th. The height of the wax candle is thus intended to be reduced by a predetermined amount each day.

In some countries, e.g. Denmark, it is a Christmas tradition to use an Advent decoration (also called an Advent wreath) to symbolize the course of the four Advent weeks in the Western Church's liturgical calendar, where the Advent decoration has four wax candles. However, proper use of a traditional calendar light is cumbersome for a number of reasons. One problem is that on each of the 24 consecutive days, the user must remember to turn on the light and turn it off again. Another problem is that the light must be turned off

, DK 2020 00109 U1 the right time every day, so that the height of the light is reduced by the intended amount. For a typical calendar candle, it takes 30 - 60 minutes of burning time on each of the 24 days to reduce the height of the wax candle by the intended amount. The intended daily burning time depends, among other things, of the size of the light, the type of wax and the vertical distance between adjacent numbers. Using a calendar light therefore requires several actions from the user; and on each of the 24 days, the user must carefully keep track of how long the light is on.

In the same way, the use of a traditional Advent decoration requires that the user, on the days when the candle / candles are intended to be lit, remember to turn on the candle / candles and switch them off again, so that the height of the candle / candles is reduced by the intended quantity.

Another problem is that a calendar candle or Advent decoration is often part of a decoration with decorations such as spruce branches and ribbons, ie. decorations that can ignite. Such a decoration is usually arranged so that the decorations are in contact with or very close to the lower part of the wax candle, which means that the decorations can ignite if the candle burns down completely. If the decorations ignite, it is possible that the dwelling in which the decoration is located will ignite, resulting in property loss and also potential death of the occupants. A further problem is that exposure to emitted light smoke has harmful effects on humans in the form of e.g. pneumonia and toxicity.

There is therefore a need for a device which provides the same visual counting function as e.g. a traditional calendar candle or Advent decoration, but which does not have the above problems.

In a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electric lighting device which provides the same visual count as a calendar light.

In another aspect, an electric lighting device is provided which requires fewer actions from the user than the actions required to use e.g. a calendar candle or an Advent decoration.

In a third aspect, an electric lighting device is provided, the use of which provides a much lower fire risk than the use of e.g. a calendar candle or Advent decoration.

The new and unique features by which these and other aspects are obtained according to the present invention consist in that the electric calendar light device comprises a light body provided with twenty-four visual representations; a flame element which is at least partially illuminated by a first light source; and another light source, which comprises twenty-four> individual light sources, each of which is arranged to emit light on each of their visual representations.

Unless otherwise indicated, the electric light of the present invention is referred to in a state of use in which the at least one electric light is located on a flat horizontal surface and extends vertically upward.

The electric light device comprises a current unit for driving the first and second light source and the control mechanism. The power unit is preferably a battery unit; or a solar panel, which can be an integral part of the light fixture.

It is preferred that the first light source, second light source, control mechanism and / or power unit be located within the

2 DK 2020 00109 U1 at least one electric light! light bodies so that they are protected against damage during use and transport.

It is preferred that each electric light fixture be provided with an upper opening which is adapted to the electric light! flame element may extend therethrough in a manner in which the flame element is located partly inside and partly outside the light body, in which case it is preferred that the emitted light from the electric light 'first light source be focused on the upper part of the flame element, such as the part protrudes from the light body. The part of the flame element which projects from the light body is preferably a flat part with a contour which corresponds to or substantially corresponds to the shape of a traditional wax candle 'burning flame.

The at least one electric light! flame element is preferably made of plastic or metal. The at least one electric light may preferably comprise a drive mechanism which causes the flame element to move (e.g. oscillate and / or rotate) relative to the light body when the first light source is activated. This increases the similarity between the flame element and a wax candle 'burning flame. The drive mechanism is preferably located inside the light body.

The at least one electric light! first light source is preferably located inside the light body, and for embodiments where the flame element extends upwards through an upper opening in the light body, the size of the upper opening is preferably arranged such that the emitted light from the first light source is able to pass through this upper opening to reach at least a part of the flame element which extends from the light body. Instead of passing through the same upper opening as the flame element, the emitted light from the first light source can pass through a second upper opening provided in the light body; or the light body may comprise a transparent part which allows the emitted light from the first

. DK 2020 00109 U1 light source to pass therethrough before it reaches at least a part of the flame element which extends from the light body; or the first light source may even be located outside the light body, such as on top of the light body.

For embodiments where the at least one flame element of electric light extends through an upper opening in the light body, the upper opening is preferably dimensioned so that the distance between the circumferential edge of the upper opening and the flame element is as small as possible to prevent objects such as dust. and water droplets, 1 to penetrate into the interior of the light body. For embodiments where the at least one electric light flame element extends through an upper opening in the light body and the electric light comprises a drive mechanism for moving the flame element, the size of the upper opening is preferably arranged to be just just large enough for the flame element not to touch the light body in motion.

Instead of extending through an upper opening in the light body, at least one electric light can! flame element be mounted on top of the light body, in which case it is possible for the light body to avoid having an upper opening, such as if the first light source is located outside the light body, or if the first light source is located inside the light body and emits light through a transparent part of the light body. The at least one electric light 'first light source may be arranged to also emit light towards the part of the light body which is close to the flame element to create the impression that light is emitted from the flame element towards the upper part of the light body. This increases the similarity between the flame element and a wax candle's burning flame, as the wax close to the burning flame in a wax candle is lit up by light emitted from the burning flame.

; DK 2020 00109 U1 The at least one electric light! light body can be designed in different ways, such as with the same / similar shape as a block light, a chandelier or a tapered light. The shape of the light body is preferably cylindrical, and preferably with a circular cross section. The candle body is preferably made of stearin or paraffin wax to contribute to the perception of a real wax candle, but may also be made of a suitable rigid or semi-rigid material, such as plastic.

The at least one electric light! second light source is preferably located inside the light body, in which case the light body is arranged so that the emitted light from the second light source is visible outside the light body to such an extent that a person looking at the electric light is able to see the illumination caused by the second light source.

For embodiments where the at least one electric light ”! second light source is located inside the light body, it is preferred that at least the part (or parts) of the light body illuminated by the second light source is arranged to allow the emitted light to pass at least partially through the material of the light body from the second light source. inside the light body to outside the light body, such as by making at least this part (or parts) of the light body transparent. In one embodiment, the entire light body is made transparent. The degree of transparency depends on parameters such as the material (eg stearin, paraffin wax or plastic) and the thickness of the light body (eg 4 mm).

The control mechanism is designed to control the activation and deactivation of the at least one electric light! first and second light source (and the optional drive mechanism). The control mechanism is preferably an electronic mechanism which can be operated by means of a switch or a remote control. If operated with a switch, it is preferred that the light body is provided with a bottom opening and that the switch is located at this bottom opening.

; DK 2020 00109 U1 For embodiments where the electric light device consists of a single electric light, the control mechanism is preferably located within 1 light body, and is preferably in wired connection with the first and second light source, and the power unit (and the optional drive mechanism). Alternatively, the electric light fixture may consist of two or more electric lights (e.g., four when used as an Advent decoration). Here, it is preferred that the control mechanism is located inside the body of one of the electric lights, which comprises the switch for operating the device (unless the device is operated by means of a remote control unit), and the control mechanism is in wired or wireless communication with the other / other electric lights.

If the two or more electric lights are in wired communication, it is possible for all of them to be powered by a single power unit.

However, it is preferred that each electric light has its own current unit.

It is preferred that the at least one electric 1light's control mechanism and / or other light source be provided on at least one PCB (printed circuit board). For single electric light embodiments, it is preferred that the control mechanism be on a first PCB and the second light source on a second PCB, with the second PCB being attached (eg by gluing) directly to the inner surface of the light body.

Alternatively, the guide mechanism and the second light source are provided on a single PCB, which may be attached directly to the inner surface of the light body.

The at least one electric light! light body is preferably provided with visual representations of the counting steps, and the at least one electric 1lys' second light source is arranged to illuminate the visual representations 1 in order to obtain the visual count controlled by the control mechanism.

The visual representations can be numbers, words, signs, images or other types of visual representations, which can be perceived by the human brain as a representation of counting steps. Since the electric lighting device is designed to count the days from 1 to 24 December, like a calendar light, the visual representations can e.g. be the numbers "17 to" 24 ", or the words" a "to" twenty-four ".The visual representations are preferably provided on the light body by means of a film, such as a plastic film, where the visual representations are provided, for example, printed, on the film, which is attached to the outer surface of the light body.Using such a film makes it easy to control the "external appearance" of the electric light, as the film may be transparent, have different colors and / or may be provided with decorative images (e.g. stars), depending on the desired appearance.

The film is preferably wrapped around the vertical part of the light body. The use of a film makes it possible to transform one type of light body into electric lights with different visual appearances, which means lower production costs.

Instead of applying a film, the visual representations and optionally other decorations may be provided (eg, printed) directly on the outer surface of the light body or embedded in the light body close to the outer surface thereof.

The at least one electric light ”at least one other light source is preferably capable of individually illuminating the visual representations, so that it is possible for any or more or all of the visual representations to be illuminated at any given time. It is preferred that the second light source of each electric light includes the same number of individual second light sources (e.g., light emitting diodes (LEDs)) as the number of visual representations of the electric light, and that the individual light sources be capable of emitting. light on each their visual representation. The individual other light sources are preferably in line with those

9 DK 2020 00109 U1 respective visual representations, and are preferably located close to the visual representations to minimize the distance between each of the other light source and the matching visual representation. The shorter this distance, the lower the power consumption of the second light source can be while still providing an illumination of the visual representations which is sufficiently luminous to be sufficiently visible to the user.

The accumulated duration of the counting steps is typically several days (eg 24 days when used as a calendar candle). It is therefore preferred that the first light source (and the possible drive mechanism), and optionally also the second light source, be activated only during part of the counting steps to save power and to further resemble a real wax candle (which is not normally lit continuously). over several days). It is preferred that each counting step starts with a first time period T, followed by a second time period T ,, where T = T, + T ,, and where the first light source (and the optional drive mechanism) and / or the second light source are only activated under T ,. Most preferably, the first light source (and the optional drive mechanism) is activated only under T 1, and the second light source is activated under both T 1 and T 2.

For embodiments where T is 24, T is preferably between 6 and 10 hours; and most preferably 8 hours, in which case the power saving period T, e.g. can be between kl. 23 and 15 (night + working hours).

The electric light may be provided with a selection mechanism which is arranged for the user to select the duration of T 1, where the selection mechanism may be a switch or a knob. It is most preferred that the selection mechanism is a switch with three or more setting positions, where one setting position is for deactivating the electric light, and the two or more additional

10 DK 2020 00109 U1 setting positions allow the user to choose between two or more different durations of HT, In another embodiment, the selection mechanism is a rotary knob with an infinite number of positions between two end positions, where it is preferred that one end position is to deactivate the electrical light (corresponding to T, is zero), the second end position is to select a maximum duration T,… (can be, for example, where T, is zero), and any position between the two end positions sets T, to a value higher than zero and lower than T… The selection mechanism may be arranged to allow the user to change the duration T, after the initial activation of the electric light at T.… - In one embodiment, the selection mechanism is arranged so that if the user changes T, at any given time during the counting steps, change T, for the counting step in which the change takes place and all subsequent counting steps. The user can e.g. choose a low T, on days when he does not need a prolonged illumination and a high T, on days when he wants to prolong illumination.

In order to simplify the use of the electric light device, the device is advantageously arranged to be activated by the user, whereby after the control mechanism automatically controls the first and second light source (and the optional drive mechanism) during the counting steps without further action from the user. In a preferred embodiment, the first counting step starts immediately when the device is activated by the user at T,… - The electric lighting device may be arranged to count the counting steps repeatedly (eg weekdays Monday to Sunday again and again). However, it is preferred that the electric light device be arranged to have a predetermined number of counting stages, in which case the control mechanism> automatically switches off the device after the last counting stage. If the device is used as a calendar candle, the number of counting steps is 24 and T is 24 hours. If the device is used as

1 DK 2020 00109 U1 an Advent decoration, the number of counting steps 4 and T is 7 days. If the first counting step starts by activating the device and there are, for example, 24 counting steps, T is 24 hours, T, is 8 hours and T ,,… is at. 15, then starts T, at. 15 and ends at. 23 on each of 24 consecutive days starting on the day the device is activated.

In a preferred embodiment, the electrical device comprises a means adapted to allow the user, once the device has been activated, to manually jump to any counting step. The advantage of such a means is that the user does not have to activate the device at the time corresponding to the first counting step. For example, if the electric lighting device has a predetermined number of counting steps (eg 24 counting steps if used as calendar lights capable of counting from 1 December to 24 December) and the user activates the device on 4 December, the user can use the means to manually skip the first three counting steps and skip directly to the start of the fourth counting step (corresponding to December 4). The means to manually jump to any counting step can e.g. be a button provided on the electric lighting device which when the pressure of x times by the user skips x counting steps. If the electric lighting device is operated by a remote control, the means for manually jumping to any counting step may be provided on the remote control, such as in the form of a button which when the pressure of x times by the user skips x counting steps.

For embodiments where the counting steps correspond to a specific time period, such as from 1 December to 24 December (24 counting steps lasting 24 hours each) or from Monday to Sunday (7 counting steps lasting 24 hours each), the device may, instead of comprising a means for manually jumping to any counting stage, comprising an automatic selection means which is designed to automatically receive the current date (eg from the DCF77 signal from Mainflingen in Germany) and to automatically jump to the counting stage, which corresponds to the current date. For example, if the electric light fixture is used as a calendar light intended to count the 24 days from December 1st to December 24th, and the user activates the fixture on December 4th, such an automatic selection means could be arranged to automatically jump to the start of the fourth counting step.

In an advanced version of the embodiment with the automatic selection means, the automatic selection means is arranged to automatically receive the current date and time (eg from the DCF77 signal from Mainflingen 1 Germany) and automatically jump to the point in the counting steps corresponding to the current date and time. This means that no matter when the device is activated by the user, the device will automatically jump to the point in the counting steps that corresponds to the current time. For example, if the electric light fixture is used as a calendar light designed to count the 24 days from December 1st to December 24th (24 counting steps lasting 24 hours each), and the fixture is activated by the user on December 3 at noon, the fixture will automatically jump to the middle of the third counting step.

In the most preferred embodiment of the present invention, the electric light device consists of only one electric light, the body of light being provided with twenty-four visual representations of the twenty-four days from

From 1 December to 24 December, the electric light / at least one other light source is designed to illuminate the visual representations, and the predetermined time period T is 24 hours. This embodiment is capable of providing the same counting function as a calendar light.

13 DK 2020 00109 U1 It is preferred that the 24 visual representations be placed in ascending order in the direction from the top to the bottom of the light fixture, to resemble a calendar light where the numbers melt away 1 in a downward direction when the light is burning.

The 24 visual representations are preferably placed in a straight line or in a zigzag pattern.

For embodiments where each counting step starts with a first time period T, followed by a second time period T ,, where T = T, + T ,, the first and second light sources can be activated / deactivated in different ways during the first time period T, and second time period T ,. The following four examples describe four preferred ways to enable / disable the first and & second light sources during the counting steps, and are exemplified by a 24-step electric light fixture and intended to be used as a calendar light.

First example: The first light source is activated only under T, in each of the 24 counting steps; and the second light source is activated in a manner in which the visual representation of the number 1 is illuminated during the entire first counting step, the visual representations of the numbers 1 and 2 are illuminated during the entire second counting step, and so on ending with all 24 visual representations are illuminated throughout the twenty-fourth count.

Second example: The first light source is activated only under T, in each of the 24 counting steps; and the second light source is activated in a manner in which the 24 visual representations are illuminated one after the other, in which the visual representation of the number 1 is illuminated during the entire first counting step, the visual representation of the number 2 is illuminated throughout the second counting step. , and so on concluding that the visual representation of the number 24 is illuminated> during the twenty-fourth count.

ø DK 2020 00109 U1 Third example: The first and second light sources are only activated under T, in each of the 24 counting steps, where the second light source is activated in a way where the visual representation of the number 1 is illuminated under T, in the first counting step, the visual representations of the numbers 1 and 2 are illuminated below T, 1 the second counting step, and so on ending with all 24 visual representations being illuminated below T, 1 the twenty-fourth counting step.

Fourth example: The first and second light sources are activated only under T, 1 each of the 24 counting steps, the second light source illuminating the 24 representations one after the other in a manner in which the visual representation of the number 1 is illuminated under T, In the first counting step, the visual representation of the number 2 is illuminated below T, in the second counting step, and so on ending with the visual representation of the number 24 being illuminated below T, in the twenty-fourth counting step.

The first and second ways of activating / deactivating the first and second light sources, as exemplified by the above-mentioned first and second examples, provide an electric light device, where the visual count can be seen during the entire duration of all counting steps, and where the intensity of the emitted light from the second light source is increased towards the last counting step. The third and fourth way of activating / deactivating the first and second light sources, as exemplified by the above third and fourth examples, is most reminiscent of the illumination of a calendar light, since the first and second light sources emit light only below T, (corresponding to a calendar lights are on only during part of each of the 24 days). The power consumption in the fourth example is lowest compared to the other three examples.

Le DK 2020 00109 U1 It is preferred that the light body of the at least one electric light be hollow, such as being provided with a lower opening, an upper opening and a through passage extending therebetween, the passage being arranged to house it. electric light ”internal components. Each of the at least one electric light may comprise internal components in the form of a lower housing and an upper housing arranged inside and attached to the light body, the lower housing may comprise the current unit and the upper housing may comprise the flame element and the first light source. The continuous passage makes it possible to connect the internal components to each other by means of electrical wires, which can hang freely in the air between the internal components, thereby providing a light and simple assembly of the electrical light.

A light body with the above-mentioned continuous passage is advantageous, as it can be manufactured as a single component (for example by being cast in a single mold), which gives a robust structure.

It is preferred that the bottom of the lower housing be flush with, or substantially flush with, the lower opening of the light body so that the lower housing closes off the lower opening of the light body. The top of the upper housing is preferably level with the upper opening of the light body, and preferably matches the shape of the upper opening of the light body. The flame element is preferably mounted to the upper housing in a manner in which the flame element is located partly inside and partly outside the light body. The first light source is preferably mounted to the upper housing.

The lower and upper housings can both be attached to the light body. It is preferred that the inner components also comprise a support member extending between the lower and upper housings to support the upper housing so that it is sufficient if only the lower housing is attached to the light body.

16 DK 2020 00109 U1 The bottom of the lower housing is preferably provided with a switch for operating the electric light and / or a battery cover to provide access to a battery compartment inside the lower housing. It is preferable to have the battery compartment at the bottom of the electric light, as the weight of the battery / batteries makes it easier for the electric light to stand stably on a horizontal surface during use.

The bottom of the lower housing may be level with the bottom of the light body so that when the electric light is placed on a horizontal surface during use, both the lower housing and the light body will rest on the horizontal surface.

The first and / or second light source in each of the at least one electric light is preferably provided on at least one PCB, such as the first light source on a first PCB and the second light source on a second PCB. The control mechanism is preferably provided on one of the at least one PCB in the electric lighting device. The at least one PCB in each of the at least one electric light is preferably electrically connected by means of electrical wires to the power unit, and to the optional switch and / or drive mechanism.

Embodiments with only an electric light comprising an upper housing may comprise a first PCB with the control mechanism and attached to either the upper or lower housing, and a second PCB with the second light source and attached (eg by gluing) to the inner surface of the light body.

For embodiments where each of the at least one electric light has a single PCB, it is preferred that the PCB comprises the second light source and that the PCB is attached (e.g. by gluing) to the inner surface of the light body.

When used as an Advent decoration, the electric light device is arranged to provide a visual count ø of the four weeks 1 Advent, in which case the most preferred embodiment of device comprises four electric lights, the number of counting steps is four, each counting steps start with a first time period T, of one day followed by a second time period T, of six days; and the control mechanism is arranged to activate one of the first and second light sources of the lights during T, in the first counting period (first Sunday in Advent), activate two of the first and second light sources of the lights during T, in the second counting period (second Sunday in Advent), activate three of the first and second light sources of the lights under T, in the third counting period (third Sunday in Advent), and activate all four lights' first and second light source during HT, 1 the fourth counting period (fourth Sunday 1 Advent). The illumination of the four lights of the second light source, respectively, can be a simple illumination of at least a part of the light body (ie without the light bodies being provided with any visual representation of the four counting steps). It is most preferred that the at least one second light source is located within the light body and that at least the part (or parts) of the light body which is illuminated by the second light source is arranged to allow the emitted light to at least partially pass the material of the light body. from the second light source inside the light body to outside the light body, such as by making at least this part (or parts) of the light body transparent.

The illumination of the four candles in the most preferred embodiment of the device when used as an Advent decoration is equivalent to lighting one of the four wax candles in a traditional Advent decoration on the first Sunday of Advent, and then lighting an extra candle on each of the following three Sundays in advent.

As exemplified in the following examples, the at least one electric light 1 of the electric light device according to the present invention is easy to assemble when the light body comprises a lower opening, an upper opening, and a through passage extending therebetween and arranged to ls GB 2020 00109 U1 housing the internal components of the electric light, as the continuous passage makes it easier to lead the internal components into and attach them to the light body.

In a first example of a light assembly method, the inner components comprise an upper housing, a lower housing, a first PCB with the control mechanism attached to the upper housing, and a second PCB with the second light source attached directly to the inner surface of the light body. without being attached to the other internal components of the electric light, and the assembly method comprises the steps of: - assembling the internal components (excluding the second PCB) to each other, - connecting the internal components to each other by means of suitable electrical wires, leading the second PCB into the through passage of the light body through the lower opening of the light body, and securing (for example, gluing) the second PCB to the inner surface of the light body in a position which provides the desired illumination during use of the device, and - internal components (excluding the already inserted second PCB) into the hollow light body through the lower opening of the light body, and to secure the lower housing to an inner surface of a lower part of the light body.

This assembly method requires that the electrical leads between the second PCB and the other internal components be sufficiently long for the second PCB to be inserted into and attached to the light body while the other internal components are at least partially outside the light body.

The second example of a light assembly method is a modified version of the first assembly method, where the length of the electrical wires between the second PCB and the other internal components may be shorter. Shorter electrical wires reduce the likelihood of wires staying

19 DK 2020 00109 U1 entangled in each other, and thereby being torn loose. The second assembly method comprises the steps of: - attaching one end of at least two electrical wires to the second PCB, - inserting the second PCB into the continuous passage of the light body through the lower opening of the light body, and attaching (eg gluing) the other PCB to the inner surface of the light body in a position which provides the desired illumination during use of the device, and in a manner in which the other end of the at least two electrical wires extends out of the lower opening of the light body, - to assemble the internal components (excluding the second PCB) to each other, - to electrically connect the internal components (excluding the second PCB) to each other by means of suitable electrical wires, - to electrically connect the first and second PCBs to each other by means of one of the at least two electrical wires, already attached to the second PCB, - to insert the assembled internal components (excluding the already inserted second PCB) into the continuous passage of the fuselage via the fuselage the lower opening of the pipe to a position where only the lower housing is still outside (or partially outside) the light body, - to electrically connect the second PCB with the lower housing (which may include the current unit) to each other by means of another of the at least two electrical wires already attached to the second PCB, and - completing the insertion of the internal components (excluding the already inserted second PCB) into the light body through the lower opening of the light body, and attaching the lower housing to an inner surface of a lower part of the light body.

The third example of a light assembly method is a modified version of the first assembly method in which the control mechanism and second light source are provided on a single

20 DK 2020 00109 U1 PCB, which is attached directly to the inner surface of the light body.

The third assembly method comprises the steps of: - attaching one end of at least one electrical wire to the PCB, - inserting the PCB / s into the continuous passage of the light body via the lower opening of the light body, and attaching (eg gluing) PCBs' to the inner surface of the light body in a position which provides the desired illumination using the device, and in a manner in which the other end of the at least one electrical wire extends out of the lower opening of the light body, - to assemble the internal components (excluding PCBs); 'et) to each other, - to electrically connect the lower components (excluding the PCB / s) to each other by means of electrical wires, - to attach the other end of the smallest single electrical wire from the PCB / s to the internal components (such as to the flow unit), - to lead the assembled internal components (excluding the PCB already introduced) into the continuous passage of the light body via the lower opening of the light body, and to attach the lower housing to an inner surface of a lower part of the light body.

The device according to the present invention is preferably used as a calendar candle, the candle body being provided with twenty-four visual representations of 1.

December to 24 December, and the second light source comprises twenty-four LEDs which are in line with the twenty-four visual representations, in which case the intentional illumination of the second light source in the above three examples of an assembly method can be obtained by attaching the PCB / s. with the twenty-four LEDs for the inner surface of the light body.

The preferred way of attaching the lower housing to the inner surface of a lower part of the light body is by gluing a suitable part of the outer surface of the lower housing to a suitable part of the

2 DK 2020 00109 U1 inner surface of the lower part of the light body, but other suitable fastening techniques are also possible, such as pressure fitting (especially useful when the lower housing and the light body are made of plastic).

Figures Examples of embodiments of the electric lighting device when used as a calendar candle are described below and provide further advantageous properties and technical effects of the present invention, where Figs. Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of the electric lighting device according to the present invention; 2 shows the device in fig. 1, where the light body has been removed for illustrative purposes, FIG. 3 is an exploded view of FIG. 2 excluding the second PCB, FIG. 4 shows the same as in fig. 3, but from a different angle, and FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the components shown in FIG. 2, excluding the second PCB, taken along the line V-V. The examples of embodiments described below have internal components in the form of a lower and upper housing, which are connected via a support element, two PCB / s, and a battery compartment, but these internal components are not to be understood as essential for the generation. The electric light device 1 in fig. 1 has a hollow light body 2, which has a cylindrically shaped outer surface, a continuous passage, a substantially flat bottom 3, and an upper edge 4 with ø DK 2020 00109 U1 a wave-like structure reminiscent of the upper edge of a wax candles, which have been partially burned down. The flame element 5 is arranged partly inside and partly outside the light body 2. The light body 2 has an upper opening 6 through which the upper part 7 of the flame element 5 projects from the light body 2. The upper part 7 of the flame element 5 is substantially flat and has an outline reminiscent about the shape of a burning flame in a standard wax candle.

The twenty-four visual indications 8 in the form of the numbers 1 to 24 are provided on the outer surface of the light body 2 / s in a straight vertical line. The light body 2 may be made of paraffin wax with a plastic film attached to the outer vertical surface of the paraffin wax, the twenty-four visual representations 8 being provided on the plastic film 8.

As shown in FIG. 2, the inner components of the device 1 include a lower housing 9, an upper housing 10, an elongate support member 11, a first PCB 12, and a second PCB 13. The lower housing 9 includes a battery unit 14 and a first support plate 15. As shown in fig. 4, the first support plate 15 has four downwardly projecting support legs 16, a battery cover 17 with a locking pin 18, and a switch 19 for operating the device 1. The light body 2 has a lower opening (not shown), and the lower housing 9 is attached to the light body 2 in a manner in which the first support plate 15 is substantially level with the bottom 3 of the light body 2, and the support legs 16 extend downwards from the bottom 3 of the light body 2, so that only the support legs 16 support the device during use. The continuous passage of the light body 2 extends between the upper 6 and the lower opening of the light body 2.

The lower housing 9 can be attached to the light body 2 by gluing at least a part of the vertically extending semicircular flange 20 to the inner surface of the light body 2. To prevent e.g. dust 1 penetrating into the interior of the light body 2 through the lower opening thereof, the first support plate 15 matches the shape of the lower opening of the light body 2.

In an alternative embodiment (not shown), the lower housing 9 is not provided with support legs 16 and is attached to the light body 2 / s lower housing 9 in a manner where the first support plate 15 is at a suitably higher level than the level of the light body 2. bottom 3, so that, in use, it is only the bottom 3 of the light body 2 which touches the horizontal surface on which the device 1 rests, and so that the battery cover 17, the locking pin 18 and the switch 19 do not touch the horizontal surface. The upper housing 10 is attached on top of the upper surface 21 of the horizontally extending first PCB 12. As best shown in FIG. 4, a second support plate 22 is attached to the first PCB 12 in a manner in which the second support plate 22 is located below the first PCB 12, and a first square attachment slot 23 is provided on the lower surface 24 of the second support plate 22. An upper square fastening slot 25 is provided on top of the lower housing 9. The upper housing 10 is supported by the lower housing 9, the support member 11 extending therebetween. The square shape of the support member 11 matches the shape of the first and second fastening slots 23, 25, and the two opposite ends of the support member 11 are inserted into the respective fastening slots 23, 25. The flame member 5 is mounted on the upper housing 10 and extends upwardly through an upper opening. 26 in the upper housing 10. The shape of the upper part 27 of the upper housing 107 matches the shape of the upper opening 6 of the light body 2 to prevent the upper housing 10 from moving horizontally. The upper circumferential edge 28 of the upper housing 10 is flush with the upper edge 29 of the upper opening 26 to prevent e.g. dust accumulating at the boundary between the upper housing 10 and the upper opening 6 of the light body 2.

2 DK 2020 00109 U1 The first light source is a single LED 30 placed at the top of the upper housing 10 / s and oriented so that the LED / a 30 is able to emit light towards the upper part 7 of the flame element 5.

The second light source is twenty-four individual LEDs 31 arranged on the second PCB 13. The second PCB 13 is attached (eg by gluing) to the inner surface of the light body 2 in a position where the twenty-four LEDs 31 face and are aligned with the corresponding visual representations 8.

The upper housing 10 is provided with a drive mechanism (not shown) for causing the flame element 5 to move relative to the light body 2 when the first light source is activated. In an alternative embodiment (not shown), the flame element 5 is stationary.

The first PCB 12 is provided with the control mechanism for controlling the first light source, second light source and the drive mechanism.

The battery unit 14, the switch 19, the first PCB 12, the second PCB 13, the first light source 30, the second light source 31 and the drive mechanism are electrically interconnected by electrical wires. Only the wire 32 between the first PCB 12 and the first light source 30 is visible (in Fig. 2).

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. DK 2020 00109 U1 Utility model requirements Electric calendar light device (1) comprising a light body (2) provided with twenty-four visual representations (8); a flame element (5) which is at least partially illuminated by a first light source (30); and a second light source comprising twenty-four individual light sources (31), each of which is arranged to emit light on each of their visual representations (8). The electric calendar light device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the electric light device (1) is arranged to illuminate one or more of the visual representations (8) to provide a visual count. Electric calendar light device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the twenty-four individual light sources (31) are light emitting diodes (LEDs). Electric calendar light device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the electric calendar light device (1) further comprises a control mechanism which is arranged to control the at least one second light source 1 in a series of successive counting steps. An electric calendar lighting device (1) according to claim 4, wherein each counting step lasts for a predetermined time period T. The electric calendar lighting device (1) according to claim 5, wherein each predetermined time period T is 24 hours. Electric calendar lighting device (1) according to any one of claims 4 - 6, wherein the electric calendar lighting device (1) comprises a remote control which is arranged to allow the user, once the device has been activated, to manually jump to any counting step, i.e. to activate one or Je DK 2020 00109 U1 several of the twenty-four individual light sources and thereby illuminate one or more of the visual representations (8) of the light body (2). An electric calendar light device (1) according to any one of claims 1 - 7, wherein the light body (2) is hollow and the device (1) comprises a PCB which comprises the second light source, the PCB / s being attached to the hollow light body (2). ) inner surface.