EP4008952A1 - Candle receptacle with improved wick holding - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a container (10) for accommodating fuel and a wick (40), having an inner base area (12) and a wall area (20) extending at an angle thereto; wherein the inner base area (12) has a plurality of clamping sections (28) for clamping the wick (40), the clamping sections (28) delimiting a receiving area (24) at least in sections, into which the wick (40) can be inserted along an insertion axis (E) can be inserted, and wherein the inner base area (12) between at least two adjacent clamping sections (28) has an intermediate section (30) sloping towards the receiving area (24). The invention also relates to an arrangement with such a container (10) and a wick (40) inserted therein and a method for producing candles.

Description

The invention relates to a container for accommodating and/or providing a candle, a method for producing candles and an arrangement comprising such a container and a wick accommodated therein.

It is known to arrange candles in a container that forms a kind of shell or receptacle for the candle. For example, in the case of tea lights, it is known to arrange the actual candle (consisting of the fuel that is solid at room temperature, or in other words candle material, and a wick accommodated therein) in a container usually made of aluminum material. This container usually has a cylindrical shape that is open on one side.

As part of the production process, the fuel can be pressed into a desired shape in at least an incompletely melted state and, for example, subsequently drilled through to guide the wick through. The combination of material and wick can then be arranged in the container. Alternatively, the wick can first be placed in the container and held there. The melted fuel is then filled into the container and solidifies there, forming a candle body.

Various approaches exist to keep the wick in the receptacle and/or on the candle body. In addition to any advantages in the manufacturing process, holding can secure the wick against tilting when the material melts.

For example, it is known to attach a retaining plate to the wick. This rests against an underside of the candle body and secures the wick against being pulled out completely and tilting prematurely. The retaining plate and thus the wick is only slightly secured in the container by forming a form fit that is usually subject to significant play. For this purpose, the candle body together with the wick and the retaining plate can be pressed into the container and in particular can plastically deform the bottom of the container, forming the form fit. Arranging the candle body in the container without being pressed in is also possible possible, but this can mean a weak grip and a high probability of falling out of the container.

Alternatively, the DE 391859 C1 the formation of clamping beads in the bottom area of a container by means of plastic deformation. These clamping beads are elastically pressed apart to accommodate a wick and then clamp the inserted wick.

The above solutions disadvantageously limit the choice of material for the container to deformable and in particular to metallic materials. The use of retaining plates requires additional upstream assembly steps and increases costs.

Another disadvantage of these solutions is that the fuel is usually not fully usable or, in other words, combustible. Instead, after the wick has burned off, a certain amount of material residue always remains in or on the bottom area. This reduces the utility value of the candle in the form of a reduced burn time and increases the amount of waste generated.

It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a candle container in which a wick can be securely held and which enables the candle to have a high utility value.

This object is solved by the subject matter of the appended independent claims. Advantageous developments are specified in the dependent claims.

According to the invention, it was recognized that the reason for the remaining amounts of unburned fuel is insufficient supply of this material to the wick. This occurs in particular when there is only a small volume of melted material left and/or the suction effect of the wick is not sufficient to suck it up from a certain distance. For example, the clamping beads formed in the prior art can form obstacles that prevent the melted material from flowing in the direction of the wick. The same applies to any retaining plates on the wick and/or a base area correspondingly deformed to accommodate a retaining plate.

Furthermore, it was recognized that the previous containers usually have predominantly flat bottom areas in which, for example, the clamping beads described protrude locally. This is often due to the plastically deforming manufacturing process where the flat bottom areas are required as contact, counter-hold or clamping surfaces during the manufacturing process.

Instead, the invention envisages designing shaped features for clamping a wick in or on a base area and in particular the inner base area of a (candle) container, these shaped features and/or the base area being specifically designed in such a way that molten fuel is reliably guided in the direction of the wick .

In particular, obstacles that hold back the material are avoided, as well as generally areas from which the material cannot flow, or at least not in the direction of the wick. Clamping sections are preferably provided for this purpose, between which there are sloping and/or ramp-like intermediate sections of the floor area. These intermediate sections are preferably inclined in the direction of the wick and direct this melted fuel. The clamping sections can also be correspondingly inclined and/or have a cross-sectional shape that allows material to flow off their surface, preferably in the direction of the inclined intermediate sections.

In particular, a receptacle for holding a wick and fuel (or, more broadly, a volume of combustible material usable to form a candle and/or which is part of a candle) is proposed.

The receptacle comprises: an interior floor portion, and preferably a wall portion extending at an angle thereto; wherein the inner base area has a plurality of clamping sections for clamping the wick, and wherein the clamping sections each delimit a receiving area at least in sections, into which the wick can be inserted along an insertion axis. Between at least two adjacent clamping sections, the inner floor area has an intermediate section that slopes down towards the receiving area.

The lower end of the receiving area preferably forms the lowest point in the bottom of the container, so that a concentric flow of the melted wax to the wick and thus the residue-free burning of the fuel mass is made possible.

The wall area and the inner base area can jointly delimit a cylindrical cavity which is open at the top and/or form a cylindrical body which is open at the top. The wall area can accommodate the insertion axis in the middle and/or be concentric extend this and preferably run around the insertion axis. For example, the wall area can form a jacket of the cylinder and/or encompass its jacket surface. The inner floor area, on the other hand, can form and/or encompass a base area of the cylinder.

In general, the wall area can be upright, in particular vertically upright. However, it can also be angled to a horizontal in such a way that it defines a kind of truncated cone or (in cross-sectional view) a trapezoidal shape. Other shapes of the wall area are also possible. In general, viewed in a cross-sectional plane that contains the insertion axis, this can have any desired curved course.

As explained below, the container can also have an outer floor area. The outer base area and the inner base area can be opposite sides of a base of the container. They can be designed independently and/or differently. The inner floor area can be used to accommodate or support and in particular to make contact with the fuel and/or the wick, whereas the outer floor area can enable support on a subsurface.

The clamping sections and/or the intermediate sections can each be shaped features of the inner floor area, which in particular can be formed in one piece in or out of this area. However, they are preferably not formed by elements attached separately to the floor area, such as metal retaining clips, retaining plates or the like.

In general, the inner floor area and in particular the clamping sections and/or the intermediate sections can consist of a solid and/or elastically insignificantly deformable material. The same can also apply to the container itself. This can be made, for example, from a hardenable molding compound, for example from a ceramic material and/or a fired or unfired material.

In general, at least the inner base area or the entire container can consequently be produced by archetypes. This can simplify production, since a holding option can be created directly in this production step. It is not necessary to produce separate retaining plates or the like and, for example, only subsequently connect them to the container.

This also creates the possibility of designing and/or shaping an inner and outer floor surface at least partially independently of one another. As a rule, this is not the case with previously known solutions in which clamping elements are produced by plastically deforming a container bottom.

The clamping portions may generally contact the wick for clamping. In particular, they can have contact areas for contacting the wick, for example at their tip facing the receiving area. These contact areas and/or the clamping sections in general can be distributed along a circumference of the receiving area. The intermediate sections can also be distributed along the circumference and/or open into the receiving area, so that this circumference is preferably not closed for the purpose of inflow of material. The perimeter may be viewed and/or defined in a plane perpendicular to the insertion axis.

According to one variant, the clamping sections (and/or at least their contact areas) are distributed around the receiving area, in particular viewed in the circumferential direction around or in relation to the insertion axis. The distances between adjacent clamping sections and in particular any angular distances between them can be generally identical. For example, the clamping sections can be distributed uniformly and in particular in a star shape around the receiving area. An intermediate section can be provided between two clamping sections, so that there is preferably an alternating sequence of clamping and intermediate sections around the receiving area.

The clamping sections can have a width dimension extending transversely to the insertion axis, a height dimension extending along the insertion axis and a length dimension extending in the direction of the insertion axis. The width dimension and the length dimensions may be defined in a plane orthogonal to the insertion axis. Likewise, the aforementioned dimensions can be aligned in pairs orthogonally to one another.

The width dimension can vary along the length dimension, in particular in such a way that the clamping sections taper and/or taper towards the receiving area. The intermediate sections can have analogous dimensions and also an analogous taper. This ensures an improved supply of molten fuel to the wick. Optionally, the intermediate sections can also have a have elongated recess and / or channel. This can preferably extend radially and/or in the direction of the receiving area.

At least two clamping sections can face and/or oppose each other, for example by arranging them on different and/or opposite sides of the receiving area. This ensures that the wick is securely clamped. In particular, the clamping sections can each have a contact area for contacting the wick, and the contact area of at least one clamping section can face and/or oppose at least one contact area of another clamping section.

In general, the wick can be inserted into the receiving area in a waxed or unwaxed form, for example. It is not preferred, but nevertheless possible, for the wick to have an insertable end that is reinforced by means of a cap or wrapping. Preferably, however, it does not include a plate-like element of a known type or any other additional element that protrudes radially significantly.

The receiving area is preferably dimensioned in such a way and in particular has such a width and/or such a diameter that the wick can only be inserted therein by establishing a frictional connection. For example, the diameter of the receiving area may be less than the diameter of the wick that is not inserted. In this way, a form fit can also be formed, which makes it difficult or prevents displacement of the wick transversely to the insertion axis (ie in the radial direction).

The clamping sections can directly adjoin the receiving area and, for example, delimit a diameter that is comparable to that of the receiving area. However, they can also be arranged at a distance (even if preferably only slightly) from the receiving area and have a certain amount of play in relation to the receiving area. This takes into account the fact that the wick may form a bulge above it when it is pushed into the receiving area, for the receiving of which a corresponding free space is advantageous.

In one embodiment, the wick is primarily held directly in the container exclusively by means of the clamping sections. No other holding mechanisms may be provided to directly and/or directly hold and/or attach the wick to the receptacle. However, this can achieve an indirect holding effect be that the wick is or will be molded into the fuel, the fuel being held in the container, for example by friction or a positive fit.

In a further embodiment, a recess is provided in the inner floor area, which forms a lower section of the receiving area. The depression has a floor. A (lower) end of the wick can be inserted into the depression. The wick can be held by means of the clamping sections and additionally held in the depression at its lower end. The recess can be cylindrical. The recess can be designed as a blind hole.

In general, the container can be used and/or set up for a manufacturing process, after which the wick is first clamped into the receiving section and then the melted fuel is filled into the container. Here, the wick can be placed under tension so that it is molded into the fuel in the most upright possible shape.

It is also possible to connect the wick to the fuel outside of the container, for example by pressing. The fuel can initially be in powder form, as granules or flakes, or generally as bulk material. Preferably, the pressing also takes place with the supply of thermal energy, for example in order to melt the optional bulk material-like fuel or its particles. After pressing, the wick preferably protrudes from an underside of the fuel, for example by a few and preferably by 1-2 millimeters. When the combination of fuel and wick is inserted and in particular pushed into the container, this protruding wick section can reach the receiving area and be clamped there.

A connection of fuel and wick by casting is also possible. For this purpose, the wick (e.g. waxed, i.e. stiff, or unwaxed and e.g. held or clamped separately) can be arranged in a mold that is filled with liquid fuel. The wick can protrude analogously on an underside, as explained above.

According to a preferred embodiment, the clamping sections extend at least partially and/or in sections radially to the insertion axis. The proportional extent can be understood to mean that a vector component describing the extent of a clamping section in the radial direction (at least in sections) has a corresponding vector component transverse to the radial direction (but preferably in a plane orthogonal to the plug-in axle) exceeds. A complete radial extension of the clamping sections is therefore preferably not absolutely necessary, even if this is also possible. A radial direction can generally be understood to mean a direction that runs transversely to the insertion axis and also intersects it. In particular, the radial direction can run in a plane aligned orthogonally to the insertion axis.

Correspondingly, the intermediate sections can also extend radially at least in part and/or in sections. By means of such an extension of clamping sections and/or intermediate sections, the most direct possible supply of molten fuel to the wick can be achieved and obstacles, for example in the form of edges running transversely to a radial direction, can be reduced.

According to a preferred variant, the clamping sections are inclined at a larger angle relative to the insertion axis (and/or enclose a larger angle of intersection therewith) than the intermediate section. In other words, the clamping sections can run flatter relative to the insertion axis and/or less steeply to the horizontal than the intermediate sections. The corresponding angle of inclination and/or angle of intersection can be understood as meaning the smallest angle that the clamping sections and intermediate sections (or a virtual extension thereof and/or their longitudinal axis) enclose with the insertion axis and in particular an angle of intersection between them. Such angles can be viewed in a cross-sectional plane containing the insertion axis. The above angular relationships can be equivalent to the fact that the intermediate sections are more inclined to a horizontal plane (for example a plane parallel to a base on which the container is standing) than the clamping sections.

Due to the correspondingly small horizontal inclination of the clamping sections, a desired clamping effect can be achieved, for example since a significant extension of the contact areas and/or the receiving area along the insertion axis is achieved. In contrast, the intermediate sections, which slope more horizontally in comparison, enable a reliable supply of molten fuel material to the wick.

According to one variant, the clamping sections have a rounded or tapered surface, a rounded or tapered upper side and/or a rounded or tapered cross-sectional shape. The corresponding cross-sectional plane can be perpendicular to a radial direction and/or a longitudinal axis of the clamping sections. For example, the cross-sectional shape can be substantially rectangular with rounded corners and/or with a rounded tip or top facing away from the inner bottom area. Alternatively, the cross-sectional shape can have a pronounced peak, for example in the manner of a roof ridge, and preferably sides connected thereto and inclined to the horizontal. However, preferably no undercuts, depressions or horizontally flat areas are provided in which molten fuel material can collect and/or be prevented from flowing down from the clamping sections. Instead, the cross-sectional shape preferentially encourages such downflow, particularly towards the intermediate portions, to direct the molten fuel to the wick.

The contact areas can be designed as rounded tips. In particular, viewed in a longitudinal section of a clamping area and/or in a cross section containing a radial axis, a contact area facing the wick can be curved or arched instead of having a sharp-edged or rectangular shape and/or have an end face shaped in this way.

In general, in such a longitudinal section, a highest point of an upper side of a clamping section can be located centrally along its length or centrally in the radial direction. A position of the point on the receiving area or a contact area described herein is also possible. The clamping section and/or its upper side can consequently drop towards the wall or, in other words, lose height. From the top, molten fuel can thereby be directed towards the wall (or generally away from the receiving area) and there be diverted to the intermediate areas via which the material can pass to the receiving area.

In summary, the clamping sections and the intermediate sections can be inclined in opposite directions, at least in sections, in particular in such a way that the clamping sections rise at least in sections in the direction of the receiving area (i.e. gain in height), whereas the intermediate sections fall in the direction of the receiving area at least in sections (i.e. lose in height ).

Optionally, the clamping sections can also have an undercut. In this case, the contact area, in particular viewed in a longitudinal section, can have a section which is situated closest to the wick and/or the insertion axis or protrudes furthest in this direction. Viewed along the insertion axis, sections further away from the wick and/or the insertion axis can be present above and/or below the protruding section to form the undercut.

A preferred embodiment provides that the (at least one) intermediate section opens into the receiving area. This allows molten fuel to flow reliably to the wick.

The clamping sections and/or the at least one intermediate section preferably extend starting from the wall area and e.g. to the receiving area. Alternatively or additionally, they extend starting from a (horizontally and/or relative to the insertion axis and/or relative to a plane running horizontally thereto) inclined transition section of the inner floor area. Preferably, the clamping sections and/or the at least one intermediate section do not generally adjoin a horizontal section of the interior floor area or a section which has an opposite slope to the clamping sections and/or intermediate section. Preferably, the interior floor area is generally free of such horizontal or reversely inclined portions.

The optional transition section can generally bridge a gap between the wall section and the clamping sections and/or intermediate section. It can be ring-shaped (for example viewed in a plan view) and/or ring-shapedly surround a central or central part of the inner floor area in which the clamping sections and/or intermediate sections are formed. For example, the transition section defines an inner cone surface.

The transition section is preferably also inclined relative to the insertion axis (and/or relative to a horizontal spatial plane) and preferably falls in the direction of the insertion axis. According to a variant, however, the transition section is less inclined relative to the horizontal and/or encloses a larger angle of intersection with the insertion axis than the intermediate section.

The above variants with regard to an extension starting from the wall area and/or with an inclined transition section ensure a reliable supply of molten fuel to the wick. They also prevent the fuel from accumulating in the inner floor area away from the wick.

Any inclinations and/or inclination angles of clamping sections, intermediate section and any transition section described herein may be constant. Different in other words, no steps or jumps can be provided with respect to these inclinations, so that the most uniform possible flow behavior of molten fuel can be achieved.

The container preferably also has an outer floor area with at least one support area for support on a substrate. As described, the outer base area can be opposite the inner base area and/or these can form opposite sides of the container base. The support area can also be referred to as a foot or comprise one. It can generally comprise or form a projection extending along the insertion axis and/or an area protruding from the rest of the container.

The receiving area can form a bulge in the outer floor area. Figuratively speaking, this can extend from the inner base area along the insertion axis and/or vertically downwards and thereby form a bulge on the outer base area. The support area is preferably dimensioned in such a way that the receiving area remains at a distance from the ground. In other words, the support area can serve as a kind of spacer and/or protrude further from the rest of the container than the receiving area. The receiving area can consequently be spaced apart from the subsurface, which is advantageous with regard to the most comprehensive possible flow of air and thus for heat dissipation.

In said bulge there may be a previously mentioned indentation, which extends from the inner floor area into the bulge.

As indicated above, it is generally preferred that the container and at least its inner bottom area is in one piece. This can be achieved, for example, by producing the container and/or inner base from a hardenable molding compound or generally by primary molding. However, reshaping is also possible, for example by reshaping a piece of metal. Mixed forms are also possible, in which the container or a basic body is primary formed and, for example, the inner base area is inserted into it as a formed piece of metal.

• Bereitstellen eines Behältnisses nach einem der vorangehenden Aspekte;
• Bereitstellen eines Verbundes aus einem zumindest teilweise ausgehärteten Volumen aus Brennmaterial und einem darin abschnittsweise aufgenommenen Docht, wobei an einer Unterseite des Verbundes ein Abschnitt des Dochts hervorsteht (d.h. gegenüber dem Brennmaterial hervorsteht);
• Einsetzten des Verbundes in das Behältnis, wobei der hervorstehende Abschnitt des Dochts in den Aufnahmebereich des Behältnisses eingeführt wird.

In particular, a method for producing a candle is also proposed, with:

• Providing a container according to one of the preceding aspects;
• providing a composite of an at least partially hardened volume of fuel and a wick accommodated in sections therein, a portion of the wick protruding on an underside of the composite (ie protruding relative to the fuel);
• Inserting the assembly into the receptacle with the protruding portion of the wick being inserted into the receiving area of the receptacle.

The composite can consequently be produced in a preceding step, in which case the method can also include this step. For example, the composite can be made by pressing or potting according to any aspect outlined herein. The protruding portion of the wick generally cannot be the free part of the wick intended for ignition. Instead, the protruding portion may be provided on an opposite side of the fuel as the free part of the wick.

The invention also relates to an arrangement with a container according to one of the preceding aspects and with a wick inserted into the receiving area of the container. Furthermore, wax can be filled into the receptacle surrounding the wick, so that the arrangement forms a candle or a tealight.

In a further aspect, the invention also relates to an arrangement with a container according to one of the preceding aspects and an incense stick inserted into the receiving area of the container. Such an arrangement can be formed, for example, when an aforementioned candle or tealight has burned out. Then the remaining container can be used as a holder for an incense stick.

In a further aspect, the invention also relates to an arrangement with a container according to one of the preceding aspects and a retaining rod inserted into the receiving area of the container, which has a fastening means for fastening a piece of paper, label or decorative item, or any other object which can be held by the arrangement is suitable. With the fastening device, for example, photos can be fastened to the holding rod, which are printed on photographic paper, with the container serving as a foot. Such an arrangement can also be formed, for example, when an aforementioned candle or tea light has burned down. Then the remaining container can be used together with the support rod as a holder for a letter or photo.

Fig. 1

zeigt eine Unteransicht eines Behältnisses gemäß einer Ausführungsform.

Fig. 2

zeigt eine Seitenansicht des Behältnisses aus Figur 1.

Fig. 3

zeigt eine Draufsicht des Behältnisses aus den vorangehenden Figuren.

Fig. 4-5

zeigen Schnittansichten des Behältnisses aus den vorangehenden Figuren.

Fig. 6

zeigt eine perspektivische Darstellung des Behältnisses aus den vorangehenden Figuren.

Fig. 7

zeigt eine Befestigungseinrichtung, die in dem Behältnis befestigbar ist.

Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained below with reference to the accompanying schematic figures.

1

Figure 12 shows a bottom view of a canister according to one embodiment.

2

shows a side view of the container figure 1 .

3

shows a plan view of the container from the previous figures.

Figures 4-5

show sectional views of the container from the previous figures.

6

shows a perspective view of the container from the previous figures.

7

shows a fastening device which can be fastened in the container.

In figure 1 1 is shown a bottom view of a receptacle 10 according to an embodiment of the invention. One looks accordingly at an outer floor area 12. This is designed to be round and in particular circular, but could also be rectangular or have any desired polygonal shape. The container 10 generally has a cylindrical shape with a round and in particular circular base, the container 10 being open at the top.

figure 1 shows three support areas 14 distributed evenly at angular distances of 120° on the outer floor area 12, although a higher number would also be possible, for example four support areas distributed evenly at angular distances of 90°. The support areas 14 can be arranged at irregular angular intervals. The support areas 14 form feet for resting on a base on which the container 10 is standing.

Also shown is a bulge 16 also protruding from the exterior floor portion 12 . As can be seen from the side view of figure 2 As illustrated, the support areas 14 and bulge 16 are dimensioned in such a way and, more precisely, each protrude to such an extent in the direction of a subsurface indicated by dashed lines that a slight gap 18 remains between the subsurface and the bulge 16 .

In figure 2 a wall area 20 is shown, which forms a kind of lateral surface of the cylindrically shaped container 10 . The wall area 20 extends essentially orthogonally to a horizontal spatial plane and/or the outer and an inner floor area 12, 22 explained below. Other angles between the wall area 20 and the floor of the container 10 and/or the horizontal spatial plane are also possible, e.g. obtuse Angle to define a trapezoidal box with the top open.

In figure 3 1 is a plan view of the case 10 and more particularly its open top. The interior of the container 10 is generally used to accommodate a fuel and a wick.

An upper edge section of the peripheral wall area 20 is shown. The interior floor area 22 is also shown. This is circular and has a receiving area 24 in its center or middle point, through which a (virtual) insertion axis E runs. The latter is perpendicular to the plane of the page and the horizontal background, and the reference line for E ends on the axis.

A wick end can be inserted into the receiving area 24 along the insertion axis E in order to be clamped and held there. The receiving area 24 has a depression 27 at the lower end, which forms the lowest point of the inner base area 22 and/or extends cylindrically or in the manner of a blind hole along the insertion axis E (see Fig. figure 5 ). In the case shown, the receiving area 24 and the insertion axis E extend essentially vertically and/or orthogonally to the inner base area 22. Referring to the insertion axis E, an exemplary radial direction R is entered, which runs in a plane orthogonal to the insertion axis E and the insertion axis E cuts. It goes without saying that any number of such radial directions R can be entered.

The receiving area 24 is surrounded by a central area or part 26 of the inner floor area 22 in which a plurality of clamping sections 28 and intermediate sections 30 are formed. Adjacent clamping sections 28 are each spaced apart from one another by an intermediate section 30 and/or each enclose an intermediate section 30 between them. The clamping sections 28 and intermediate sections 30 each extend radially towards the receiving area 24 .

The longitudinal axes of the sections 28, 30 can be defined correspondingly in the radial direction. Transverse to it (but in a plane orthogonal to the insertion axis E and/or within the Inner floor area 12) runs a width dimension BA, which is entered for one of the clamping sections 28 as an example. It can be seen that the width dimension BA preferably increases in all clamping sections 28 and also in intermediate sections 30 as the distance from the receiving area 20 increases. The clamping sections 28 and also the intermediate sections 30 consequently taper in the direction of the receiving area 24.

It can also be seen that the clamping sections 28 are dimensioned, inclined and shaped identically to one another and also the intermediate sections 30 to one another, but this is only optional. In the example shown, the clamping sections 28 also have a width dimension BA that is approximately twice as large as that of the intermediate sections 30, but this is not mandatory.

In general, the clamping sections 28 are evenly distributed around the receiving area 24, with the three clamping sections 28 shown each occupying or spanning angles of approximately 90° of the circular central part 26 and the intermediate sections 30 each at an angle of approximately 30°. The corresponding extension of the clamping sections 28 is in figure 3 indicated by curly brackets. Other extensions and/or distributions and/or numbers of clamping sections 28 and intermediate sections 30 are possible. In particular, if an even number of clamping sections 28 is provided with a uniform distribution around the receiving area 24 , the clamping sections 28 can lie opposite one another in pairs on the receiving area 24 .

Outer radial boundary lines are shown for each of the clamping sections 28, as well as two contour lines that are curved in a mirror-image manner. The latter enclose a central web-like top 29 that tapers in the direction of the wall 20 (marked as an example in figure 3 for the top clamping section 28). This upper side 29 forms a kind of comb or ridge section, which extends along a longitudinal axis of a clamping section 28 or in the radial direction. The upper side 29 can have varying dimensions, in particular transverse to the radial direction. As shown, it may flare toward receiving area 24 to provide the rounded contact portions for clamping a wick discussed below. The upper side 29 can be rounded in sections and/or tapered in sections.

Between the central part 26 and the wall area 20 extends in figure 3 optionally at least one annular transition section 32. This preferably does not run horizontally, but is inclined evenly or, as shown, in a step-like manner towards the receiving area 24 or the central part 26 .

However, it would also be possible for the clamping sections 28 and also the intermediate sections 30 to extend as far as the wall area 20 or to emanate from it. A separate transition section 26 is therefore not absolutely necessary.

In the Figures 4 and 5 are cross-sectional views along the cutting axes AA ( figure 5 ) and (BB) figure 4 out figure 3 shown. In figure 5 one recognizes first of all a clamping section 28 which is only slightly inclined to the horizontal and which is shown in a longitudinal sectional view. An uncut clip portion 28 is also shown.

Also shown is an intermediate section 30 that is significantly more inclined to the horizontal and opposite the cut clamping section 28. Also shown are the angles of inclination N1, N2 of a clamping section 28 and intermediate section 30 relative to the insertion axis E. The angles of inclination N1, N2 each correspond to the smallest cutting angles that can be entered Sections 28, 30 or their virtual extensions and/or longitudinal axes with the insertion axis E. For example, the angle of inclination N1 of the clamping section 28 is determined as the angle between a tangent T at the uppermost point of its upper side 29 and the insertion axis E.

It can be seen that the angle of inclination N1 of the clamping sections 28 relative to the insertion axis E is greater than the angle of inclination N2 of the intermediate sections 30. The latter are therefore inclined more steeply to the horizontal and fall correspondingly more sharply towards the receiving area 24, since the insertion axis E runs orthogonally to the horizontal spatial plane.

It is also shown that the intermediate sections 30 open into the receiving area 24 . The clamping sections 28, on the other hand, extend at the receiving area 24 with a defined height of e.g. a few millimeters along the insertion axis E in order to define a sufficient contact surface for a wick 40 indicated by dashed lines.

The clamping sections 28 each face the receiving region 24 with contact regions 34 which form corresponding end or tip regions of the clamping sections 28 for contact with the wick 40 (see also figure 6 ). The contact areas 34 are arched or rounded. In particular, as seen from the receiving area 24 , they form an end face that curves away from the insertion axis E.

A distance between the contact areas 34 and the insertion axis E and/or one another is preferably dimensioned such that the receiving area 24 has a smaller diameter than the wick 40 . Consequently, the wick 40 can be inserted and held in the receiving area 24 with a non-positive fit. Additionally or alternatively, the diameter of the receiving area 24 can correspond to a (particularly radial) distance between the contact areas 34 and one another. However, this diameter can also be slightly smaller, so that the wick 40 can have a certain radial movement play relative to the contact areas 34 . This can absorb bulges of wick material or wax falling off the wick when it is inserted.

It is not shown separately that the fuel can be filled into the interior of the container and, for example, up to the upper edge of the wall area 20 or just below it.

4 Figure 3 shows the sectional view according to the axis BB 3 . The inclined course of the intermediate sections 30 can again be seen. A cross-sectional shape of a clamping section 28 is also shown. This and in particular the upper side 29 of the clamping section 28 facing away from the inner base area 22 is pointed or alternatively rounded in such a way that molten fuel material flows down or out in the direction of the intermediate sections 30 and from there is guided to the wick 40 . The rounded or alternatively pointed shape prevents fuel material from remaining in significant amounts on the top 29 of the clamping sections 28 and cannot be burned. As in particular from the other Figures 3 and 6 As can be seen, the cross-sectional shape of a clamping section 28 can change in the radial direction R, in particular due to an upper side 29 that optionally widens transversely to the radial direction R.

A curvature of the upper side 29 and/or clamping sections 28 in longitudinal section is also possible (see figure 4 ). A highest point, at which the tangent T is applied, for example, can be positioned radially in the middle (or halfway along) on the upper side 29 , but could also be closer to the wall area 20 or the receiving area 24 . As a result, the clamping section 28 is inclined in the opposite direction to the intermediate section 30 at least in sections and rises in sections towards the receiving area 24 , preferably before it falls in the direction of the receiving area 24 at the latest from the radial center. Molten fuel is first directed towards the wall portion 20 from such an oppositely inclined section. At the latest when you get in touch with the Transition section 32 (or also the wall area 20) it is then diverted via the intermediate sections 30 in the direction of the receiving area 24. This can enable a targeted and/or uniform supply of molten fuel, which takes account of the limited capacity of the wick 40 under certain circumstances.

In summary, when viewed in cross-section, the clamping portions 28 may have no, or at least no significant, portions that are parallel to a horizontal. They are preferably curved, arched, rounded, angled, pointed or generally shaped in such a way that material can flow down from preferably any surface position of their cross section, in particular in the direction of the intermediate sections 30. Figuratively speaking, the clamping sections 28 can, for example, have a mountain peak-like shape when viewed in cross section.

figure 7 Fig. 13 shows a fastening device 42 for fastening a photograph or piece of paper, comprising the holding rod 44 and the fastening means 46 in the form of a clamp attached to the rod. The end of the support rod 44 remote from the clamp 46 can be inserted into the receiving area 24 of the container 10, and the container 10 is then a foot of the fastening device 42. The arrangement formed in this way can be placed on a surface and used, for example, as a stand for a photograph, a letter, a postcard or a decorative item that is attached to the clamp 46.

REFERENCE LIST

10

container

12

exterior floor area

14

support area

16

bulge

18

space

20

wall area

22

interior floor area

24

recording area

26

(central/middle) part of the recording area

27

deepening

28

clamping section

29

top

30

intermediate section

32

transition section

34

contact area

40

wick

42

fastening device

44

support rod

46

fasteners, clamp

B.A

width dimension

E

plug-in axle

N1, N2

tilt angle

T

tangent

Claims (11)

Container (10), in particular for accommodating fuel and a wick (40), with an inner floor area (12) and a wall area (20) extending at an angle thereto; wherein the inner base area (12) has a plurality of clamping sections (28) for clamping the wick (40), the clamping sections (28) delimiting a receiving area (24) at least in sections, into which the wick (40) can be inserted along an insertion axis (E) is pluggable and wherein the inner floor area (12) between at least two adjacent clamping sections (28) has an intermediate section (30) sloping towards the receiving area (24). Container (10) according to Claim 1, characterized in that a recess (27), preferably in the form of a blind hole, is present in the inner base area and forms a lower section of the receiving area (24). Container (10) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the clamping sections (28) each have a contact area (34) for contacting the wick (40) and the contact areas (34) are arranged on different sides of the receiving area (24). Container (10) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the clamping sections (28) extend at least partially and/or in sections radially to the insertion axis (E). Container (10) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the clamping portions (28) are inclined at a greater angle (N1) relative to the insertion axis (E) than the intermediate portion (30). Container (10) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the clamping sections (28) have a rounded or pointed cross-sectional shape. Container (10) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the intermediate section (30) opens into the receiving area (24). Container (10) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the container (10) has an outer base area (12) with at least one support area (14) for support on a substrate, the receiving area (24) forms a bulge (16) in the outer base area (12) and the support area (14 ) is dimensioned such that the receiving area (24) remains at a distance from the ground. Container (10) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that at least the inner bottom area (22) of the container (10) is in one piece. Arrangement with a container (10) according to one of the preceding claims and a wick (40) inserted into the receiving area (24) of the container (10), or an incense stick inserted into the receiving area (24) of the container (10), or an in the receiving area (24) of the container (10) inserted holding rod (44), which has a fastening means (46) for fastening a piece of paper, tag or decorative item, or for fastening any other object which can be held by the arrangement, suitable is. A method of making a candle, comprising: - Providing a container (10) according to any one of claims 1-9; - Providing a composite of an at least partially hardened volume of combustible material and a wick (40) accommodated in sections therein, with a section of the wick (40) protruding on an underside of the composite; - Inserting the assembly into the container (10), the protruding section of the wick (40) being inserted into the receiving area (24) of the container (10).

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