EP1266175A1 - Bougeoir - Google Patents

Bougeoir

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Publication number
EP1266175A1
EP1266175A1 EP01907464A EP01907464A EP1266175A1 EP 1266175 A1 EP1266175 A1 EP 1266175A1 EP 01907464 A EP01907464 A EP 01907464A EP 01907464 A EP01907464 A EP 01907464A EP 1266175 A1 EP1266175 A1 EP 1266175A1
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Prior art keywords
end position
candle holder
candle
spring
bimetal
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Inventor
Troels Maaloe
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    • 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.

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  • Arrangement Of Elements, Cooling, Sealing, Or The Like Of Lighting Devices (AREA)

Abstract

La présente invention concerne un bougeoir pour bougies en styrène ou bougies d'autres compositions qui se raccourcissent au fur et à mesure qu'elles brûlent, lequel bougeoir comprend une partie inférieure (1) comportant un dispositif de support (3) de bougie. L'invention est caractérisée en ce que le bougeoir comprend également une partie supérieure (2) qui est reliée par des charnières à la partie inférieure (1) de façon qu'elle peut basculer entre une première position terminale dans laquelle la partie supérieure (2) et la partie inférieure (1) se trouvent en butée l'une contre l'autre de façon qu'elles définissent une cavité fermée entre elles, et une seconde position finale dans laquelle la partie supérieure (2) se trouve dans une position essentiellement perpendiculaire et verticale par rapport à la partie inférieure (1) ; en ce que les deux parties sont reliées entre elles par un ressort (4) qui sollicite la partie supérieure vers sa première position terminale ; et en ce que le bougeoir comprend un mécanisme de verrouillage (5, 6) comportant un élément bimétallique (7) qui, lorsqu'il est froid, verrouille la partie supérieure (2) dans sa seconde position terminale et qui, lorsqu'il est tiède ou chaud, relâche le mécanisme de verrouillage de façon que la partie supérieure (2) se déplace jusque dans sa première position terminale sous l'influence du ressort précité.
EP01907464A 2001-01-19 2001-01-19 Bougeoir Withdrawn EP1266175A1 (fr)

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PCT/EP2001/000576 WO2002057688A1 (fr) 2001-01-19 2001-01-19 Bougeoir

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US7255455B2 (en) 2002-07-11 2007-08-14 Knud Erik Johansen Candle extinguisher and a method for producing a candle extinguisher
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