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EP0509106A1
EP0509106A1 EP91105120A EP91105120A EP0509106A1 EP 0509106 A1 EP0509106 A1 EP 0509106A1 EP 91105120 A EP91105120 A EP 91105120A EP 91105120 A EP91105120 A EP 91105120A EP 0509106 A1 EP0509106 A1 EP 0509106A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21L—LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF, BEING PORTABLE OR SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR TRANSPORTATION
    • F21L17/00—Non-electric torches; Non-electric flares
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B4/00—Fireworks, i.e. pyrotechnic devices for amusement, display, illumination or signal purposes
    • F42B4/26—Flares; Torches

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  • the present invention relates to a torch according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to improve the torch mentioned at the outset in such a way that it reliably avoids the disadvantages described, i.e. a torch is created which has an undisturbed, safe burning behavior with a long burning time, without liquefied paraffin suffocating the flame or contaminating the soil.
  • the invention therefore uses a fire-retardant coil which is helically guided around the encased fuel element. This ensures that a controlled burn occurs, in which the one-sided burn is also restricted. It should be clear that the erosion is inhibited in the area of the filament, while the gap, which is also provided in a helical manner, ensures that the erosion proceeds, since it is not covered by the fire-retardant filament.
  • the helix advantageously consists of wrapping paper which is impregnated with sodium and / or potassium silicate. Both so-called extinguishing agents ensure good adhesion to the coated fuel element.
  • extinguishing agents ensure good adhesion to the coated fuel element.
  • other chemicals are also conceivable for the person skilled in the art.
  • the pitch of the helix is constant and the gap remains the same in the axial view, ie the individual coils of the helix are at the same distance from one another, a uniform burn-off is ensured. If, on the other hand, the space or the distance between the individual coils of the coil is changed by changing the pitch, the burning time can be reduced or increased.
  • the conclusion at the lower end of the torch 10 is a cemented-in concrete block 24, which has a lower elongated recess or bore 26.
  • a wooden stick not shown, can be used, which is sharpened at its outer end, so that it can be easily inserted into the ground, etc.
  • the concrete block 24 ends the burning of the torch.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a flare having a combustible element made from paraffin and a sheath (12) made from paper which serves as wick. Problems have always existed with such flares owing to the fact that the paraffin liquefied by the flame forms copious drops and flows off, as well as that there is a relatively short burning time. The invention provides a remedy here by means of a fire-retarding helix (14) which is laid spirally around the sheathed combustible element so as to produce a spiral interspace (16). <IMAGE>

Description

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Fackel nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The present invention relates to a torch according to the preamble of claim 1.

Derartige Fackeln sind im Stand der Technik in unterschiedlichen Ausführungsformen bekannt.
Diese weisen jedoch stets vom Benutzer als sehr negativ empfundene Eigenschaften auf.Such torches are known in the prior art in different embodiments.
However, these always have properties that the user perceives as very negative.

Nämlich erstens das starke Abtropfen und Abfließen des durch die Flamme verflüssigten Paraffins und als Endergebnis das über dem Boden oder den pflanzen verteilte und wieder erstarrte Paraffin. Die Entfernung der Verschmutzung ist mühsam und zeitraubend.
Zweitens führt dies so gestörte Brennverhalten zwangsläufig zu einer erheblichen Verkürzung der Brennzeit durch Fortfall des ungenutzt abfließenden Paraffins.
Drittens funktioniert der häufig aus Baumwolle bestehende Docht selbst bei nur geringer Zugluftbewegung und dergleichen schon nicht.Firstly, the strong draining and draining of the paraffin liquefied by the flame and, as a final result, the paraffin distributed and solidified over the soil or the plants. The removal of the pollution is tedious and time consuming.
Secondly, this disturbed burning behavior inevitably leads to a considerable shortening of the burning time due to the elimination of the unused flowing paraffin.
Thirdly, the wick, which is often made of cotton, does not work even with little drafts and the like.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt deshalb die Aufgabe zugrunde, die eingangs erwähnte Fackel derart zu verbessern, daß sie die geschilderten Nachteile mit Sicherheit vermeidet, d.h. eine Fackel geschaffen wird, die ein ungestörtes, sicheres Brennverhalten mit langer Brennzeit aufweist, ohne daß verflüssigtes Paraffin die Flamme erstickt oder den Boden verunreinigt.The object of the present invention is therefore to improve the torch mentioned at the outset in such a way that it reliably avoids the disadvantages described, i.e. a torch is created which has an undisturbed, safe burning behavior with a long burning time, without liquefied paraffin suffocating the flame or contaminating the soil.

Diese Aufgabe wird überraschenderweise durch die im Anspruch 1 gekennzeichnete Fackel gelöst. Die Erfindung setzt also eine feuerhemmende Wendel ein, die schraubenförmig um den ummantelten Brennkörper herumgeführt ist. Diese sorgt dafür, daß ein geregelter Abbrand stattfindet, bei welchem auch der einseitige Abbrand eingeschränkt ist. Es dürfte einleuchten, daß im Bereich der Wendel der Abbrand gehemmt ist, während der ebenfalls schraubenförmig vorgesehene Zwischenraum für den Fortgang des Abbrandes sorgt, da er nicht von der feuerhemmenden Wendel abgedeckt ist.This object is surprisingly achieved by the torch characterized in claim 1. The invention therefore uses a fire-retardant coil which is helically guided around the encased fuel element. This ensures that a controlled burn occurs, in which the one-sided burn is also restricted. It should be clear that the erosion is inhibited in the area of the filament, while the gap, which is also provided in a helical manner, ensures that the erosion proceeds, since it is not covered by the fire-retardant filament.

Vorteilhafterweise besteht die Wendel aus Packpapier, das mit Natrium- und/oder Kaliumsilikat getränkt ist. Beide sog. Löschmittel sorgen für ein gutes Haften am ummantelten Brennkörper. Andere Chemikalien sind jedoch auch für den Fachmann denkbar.The helix advantageously consists of wrapping paper which is impregnated with sodium and / or potassium silicate. Both so-called extinguishing agents ensure good adhesion to the coated fuel element. However, other chemicals are also conceivable for the person skilled in the art.

Für den Fall, daß die Steigung der Wendel gleichbleibend ist und der Zwischenraum in axialer Sicht gleich bleibt, d.h. die einzelnen Wickel der Wendel einen gleichen Abstand voneinander aufweisen, ist ein gleichmäßiger Abbrand sichergestellt. Verändert man demgegenüber den Zwischenraum bzw. den Abstand zwischen den einzelnen Wickeln der Wendel durch Veränderung der Steigung, so läßt sich die Abbranddauer verringern bzw. steigern.In the event that the pitch of the helix is constant and the gap remains the same in the axial view, ie the individual coils of the helix are at the same distance from one another, a uniform burn-off is ensured. If, on the other hand, the space or the distance between the individual coils of the coil is changed by changing the pitch, the burning time can be reduced or increased.

Weitere Vorteile und Merkmale gehen aus den vorstehenden Unteransprüchen hervor, die auch gemeinsam mit dem Hauptanspruch von erfinderischer Bedeutung sein können.Further advantages and features emerge from the preceding subclaims, which can also be of inventive importance together with the main claim.

Im folgenden wird ein besonderes Ausführungsbeispiel der vorliegenden Erfindung anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert.In the following, a special embodiment of the present invention is explained in more detail with reference to the drawing.

Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine schematische Querschnittsansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Fackel
Die Fackel nach der Erfindung ist allgemein mit 10 bezeichnet. In dieser bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist sie die Form eines an sich bekannten Streichholzes auf. Sie besitzt eine Länge von 60 cm, bei einem quadratischen Querschnitt des Brennkörpers von 32 x 32 mm. Die Zierhülle 22 ist holzfarben und besteht aus Karton, der über dem mit einer Wendel 14 und mit Mantel 12 versehenen Brennkörper angeordnet ist. Die Zierhülle 22 folgt dem geregelten Abbrand des quadratischen Brennkörpers. Am oberen Ende des Brennkörpers ist ein in etwa runder, roter Zündkopf 18 vorgesehen, der aus einem Gemisch von Sägemehl und Paraffin, sowie einigen paraffingetränkten Dochten 20 am oberen Kopfteil besteht, die ein Anzünden des Zündkopfes 18 erleichtern sollen. Die Anordnung der Dochte 20 im oberen Bereich soll ein gleichmäßiges Verteilen der Flamme nach allen Seiten hin bewirken. Ein Abtropfen von Paraffin aus dem Zündkopf 18 konnte bei Versuchen nicht beobachtet werden.It shows:
Fig. 1
is a schematic cross-sectional view of a torch according to the invention
The torch according to the invention is generally designated 10. In this preferred embodiment, it has the shape of a match known per se. It has a length of 60 cm with a square cross-section of the firing element of 32 x 32 mm. The decorative cover 22 is wood-colored and consists of cardboard which is arranged above the fuel body provided with a helix 14 and with a jacket 12. The decorative envelope 22 follows the controlled burning of the square burner. At the upper end of the combustion body, an approximately round, red ignition head 18 is provided, which consists of a mixture of sawdust and paraffin, as well as some paraffin-soaked wicks 20 on the upper head part, which are intended to facilitate ignition of the ignition head 18. The arrangement of the wicks 20 in the upper region is intended to distribute the flame evenly on all sides. Dripping of paraffin from the ignition head 18 could not be observed in experiments.

Den Abschluß bilden am unteren Ende der Fackel 10 ein eingeklebter Betonklotz 24, der eine untere längliche Ausnehmung bzw. Bohrung 26 aufweist. In diese Bohrung kann ein nicht gezeigter Holzstab eingesetzt werden, der an seinem außenliegenden Ende angespitzt ist, so daß er sich einfach in das Erdreich etc. einbringen läßt. Der Betonklotz 24 beendet den Abbrand der Fackel.The conclusion at the lower end of the torch 10 is a cemented-in concrete block 24, which has a lower elongated recess or bore 26. In this hole, a wooden stick, not shown, can be used, which is sharpened at its outer end, so that it can be easily inserted into the ground, etc. The concrete block 24 ends the burning of the torch.

Es dürfte einleuchten, daß andere Größen, Formen und Farben sich für eine erfindungsgemäße Fackel ebenfalls eignen.It should be clear that other sizes, shapes and colors are also suitable for a torch according to the invention.

Der Ausdruck "Fackel" sollte nicht zu eng verstanden werden. Jegliche "Kerzen" und dergleichen, die vom Erfindungsgedanken Gebrauch machen, fallen ebenfalls unter den Schutzumfang des vorliegenden Patentes.The term "torch" should not be understood too narrowly. Any "candles" and the like that make use of the inventive concept are also within the scope of the present patent.

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Fackel (10) mit einem Brennkörper aus Paraffin und einem als Docht dienenden Mantel (12) aus Papier, gekennzeichnet durch eine feuerhemmende Wendel (14), die schraubenförmig derart um den ummantelten Brennkörper gelegt ist, daß ein schraubenförmiger Zwischenraum (16) entsteht.Torch (10) with a paraffin burner and a paper jacket (12) serving as a wick, characterized by a fire-retardant coil (14) which is placed helically around the encased burner in such a way that a helical space (16) is created. Fackel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Wendel (14) aus Packpapier besteht, das mit Natrium- und/oder Kaliumsilikat getränkt ist.Torch according to claim 1, characterized in that the helix (14) consists of wrapping paper which is impregnated with sodium and / or potassium silicate. Fackel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Steigung der Wendel (14) gleichbleibend ist oder sich über die Länge der Fackel (10) verändert.Torch according to claim 1, characterized in that the pitch of the helix (14) is constant or changes over the length of the torch (10). Fackel nach Anspruch 1, gekennzeichnet durch einen Zündkopf (18), bestehend aus einem Gemisch von Sägemehl und Paraffin, sowie einigen paraffingetränkten Dochten (20) am Zündkopf (18).Torch according to claim 1, characterized by an ignition head (18) consisting of a mixture of sawdust and paraffin, and some paraffin-soaked wicks (20) on the ignition head (18). Fackel nach einem oder mehreren der vorstehenden Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Paraffin-Brennkörper einen runden oder quadratischen Querschnitt aufweist.Torch according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the paraffin burner has a round or square cross section. Fackel nach Anspruch 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Mantel (12) aus Well- und/oder Kartonagenpapier besteht.Torch according to claim 1 to 5, characterized in that the jacket (12) consists of corrugated and / or cardboard paper. Fackel nach Anspruch 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der mit Mantel (12) und Wendel (14) versehene Brennkörper von einer Zierhülle (22) umgeben ist.Torch according to Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the fuel body provided with the jacket (12) and helix (14) is surrounded by a decorative envelope (22). Fackel nach Anspruch 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß am unteren Ende der Fackel (10) ein Betonklotz (24) mit einer Bohrung (20) eingeklebt ist, in die ein Holzstab einsetzbar ist.Torch according to claims 1 to 7, characterized in that at the lower end of the torch (10) a concrete block (24) with a bore (20) is glued into which a wooden stick can be inserted. Fackel nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Holzstab an seinem außen liegenden Ende angespitzt ist.Torch according to claim 8, characterized in that the wooden stick is pointed at its outer end. Fackel nach Anspruch 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Brennkörper eine Länge zwischen 40 und 80 cm, insbesondere 60 cm, aufweist und der quadratische Querschnitt des Brennkörpers zwischen 20 x 20 und 40 x 40 cm liegt, insbesondere 32 x 32 mm, wobei die Form eines an sich bekannten Streichholzes vorgesehen ist.Torch according to claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the burning element has a length between 40 and 80 cm, in particular 60 cm, and the square cross section of the burning element is between 20 x 20 and 40 x 40 cm, in particular 32 x 32 mm, whereby the shape of a match known per se is provided. Fackel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die feuerhemmende Wendel (14) auf den Mantel aufgedruckt ist.Torch according to claim 1, characterized in that the fire-retardant filament (14) is printed on the jacket.
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ES199191105120T ES2035755T3 (en) 1991-03-30 1991-03-30 TORCH.
DE9191105120T DE59100009D1 (en) 1991-03-30 1991-03-30 TORCH.
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