FI107189B - Candlestick - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a candlestick having a bowl-like retainer 1 with room 4 for receiving and supporting the lower part of the candle such that it is kept in an upright position. In the receiving room 4, at least one supporting ring 2, 3 is arranged, the inner periphery of which comprises flexible tabs 5, 5' which by bending enables inserting candles having various diameters in the opening 7 delimited by the tabs 5, 5'. The tabs 5, 5' will abut against the candle surface. Candles with various diameters are stably fastened in an upright position in the same candle stick, in which the burnt out candle will extinguish automatically. The supporting ring 2, 3 is situated beneath the edge level of the retainer 1, but above its bottom, such that the supporting ring 2, 3 is immersed in water when a suitable amount of water is present in the bowl-like retainer 1. <IMAGE>

Description

107189

Candlestick

The invention relates to a candlestick having a cup-shaped holder portion having space for receiving and supporting the base of the candle so that the candle 5 remains in an upright position. The problem with known candlesticks is that they are only suitable for supporting a candle with a certain diameter dimension. However, candles are manufactured in a wide variety of diameters, which presents a problem with their unstable support for unsuitable candlesticks. An inclined candle will drain more than usual when burned and may present a fire hazard if it falls over or burns out.

It is an object of the invention to provide an improved candlestick which does not suffer from the drawbacks mentioned above, but that the candles of varying diameters can be supported firmly in an upright position, in addition to which the burnt out candle 15 is automatically extinguished.

This object is achieved by the invention on the basis of the features set forth in claim 1. Preferred embodiments of the invention are disclosed in the dependent claims.

In the following, an exemplary embodiment of the invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Fig. 1 shows a partially cut away candlestick according to the invention; • · ·:. ·· · * 25 »· ·; Fig. 2 shows the upper support ring 2 of the candlestick of Fig. 1 as seen from the underside; Fig. 3 shows a lower support ring 30 belonging to the candlestick of Fig. 1 as seen from the underside; and Figures 2a and 3a show sections 11a-11a and 11a-lila taken respectively from Figures 2 and 3.

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The cup-shaped holder portion 1 forms a space 4 which is considerably larger in diameter than is required to receive the base of the candle. In the receiving space 4, two support rings 2, 3 are spaced vertically apart. The inner periphery of each of the support rings 2, 3 has flexible tongues 5, 5 ', 5 which, when bent, permit the insertion of candles of different diameters into the hole 7 delimited by the tongues.

The cup-like holder portion 1 has annular shoulders 12, 13 on which the separate support rings 2, 3 can be mounted. The support rings 2, 3 can preferably be made of plastic by injection molding, whereby the appropriate choice of plastic material and the thickness of the tongues 5 provide flexibility and flexibility for the tongues 5, 5 'so that the candle can be easily inserted and adequately supported against tilting.

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Although a single support ring 2 and a suitable (e.g. conical) design of the bottom of the space 4 could provide sufficient support, it is preferable to use two spaced support rings 2, 3 to ensure that the candle remains in an upright position.

20 ..; Both support rings 2, 3 are located below the edge plane of the cup-shaped holder portion 1 but above the bottom such that the top support ring 2 also remains submerged in water when the cup-like holder portion 1 has a suitable amount of water.

• · This suitable amount is such that the water level is above the support ring 2, * · *; 25 but sufficiently below the edge level of the cup-shaped holder portion 1 to allow space for the cup portion 4a above the support ring 2 to receive any possible stearin. When the candle burns out, it automatically goes out when • «« reaches the water level. Also, the plastic support rings 2, 3 • · · do not pose a fire hazard. If the support rings 2, 3 are made of metal, water may not be required in the cup-like holder portion 1, although this is also advisable.

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As shown in more detail in Figures 2 and 3, the outer periphery of each of the support rings 2, 3 is formed by a continuous rigid ring 6 having a greater axial material thickness than the flexible tabs 5, 5 '. The tabs 5, 5 'extend radially inwardly from the stiffener ring 6, and there are slots 8, 8' between the tabs, the length of which defines the maximum ranges of candle diameters that fit into the same candlestick. In the case of Fig. 2, the slots 8 extend close to the stiffening ring 6 and in the case of Fig. 3, the slots 8 'extend to the stiffening ring 6 because the stiffening ring 6 of the lower support ring 3 is slightly smaller than the stiffening ring 6 10 of the upper support ring 2. In this case, the annular shoulders 12, 13 which support the support rings 2, 3 can be made in staggered diameters, as shown in Figure 1. The support rings 2, 3 can be positioned so that they can be easily removed, whereby the burnt candle can be removed together with the support rings 2, 3, which are then detached from the base of the burnt candle 15 and reinserted.

The free ends of the flexible tabs 5 of the support ring 2, which limit the candle receiving hole 7, are provided with curved bent ends so that they do not unnecessarily flow the chips from the outside of the candle when the candle is pressed into place. Of course, other types of rounding at the ends of the tongues 5 may be possible (e.g., curved tapering). Lower support ring

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: The 5 'ends of the 3 tabs do not necessarily have to be rounded to give better adhesion to the outside of the candle.

·: · 25 · The cup-shaped holder 1 can act alone as a candlestick and a stand which ·· «; set on the table. However, it can also be used in combination with different foot and pedestal parts. Fig. 1 shows one principle design of a cup-shaped holding member 1 fitted to a first connecting piece 9a having a hole or recess 9c for receiving the upper end 30 of the candlestick shaft 10. The lower end of the arm 10 may be placed in a hole or recess of the desired shaped base. In this case it is possible to use a common: ': stand for several candles. In the illustrated case, the stand 11 is fitted to a second connecting piece 9b having a hole or recess 9c for receiving the lower end 10 of the candlestick 107189 4. The connecting pieces 9a and 9b may be the same if manufacturing costs are to be reduced, or different if different designs are desired. Also, the design of the arm portion 10 can vary in many ways. If the arm portion 10 is a straight rod or tube, its outer surface 5 may be provided with decorative flaps. Of course, the colors and designs of parts 1,9,10 and 11 can vary in many ways. However, making them from separate parts is advantageous in terms of space for manufacture, transport and storage.

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Claims (6)

A candlestick having a shell-shaped bracket (1) with a space (4) for receiving and supporting the lower portion of said light said that the light is held in an upright position, and a support ring (2) arranged in the receiving space (4) 3), the inner circumference of which is provided with flexible tongues (5, 5 ') which, by bending, allow the insertion of light of varying diameter into one of the tongues (5, 5') limited to shark (7) and which tongues (5) 5 ') will abut against the light surface, characterized in that two support rings (2, 3) are arranged at a vertical distance from each other in the receiving space (4) and that both the support rings (2, 3) have said tongues (5, 5). '). Candlestick according to Claim 1, characterized in that the upper support ring (2, 3) is below the edge level of the recessed shaped part (1), but above the bottom it is said that the upper support ring (2, 3) is lowered as well. a suitable amount of water is provided in the shell-shaped holder portion (1). Candlestick according to Claim 2, characterized in that the retaining member (1) has annular abutments (12, 13) on which the separate support rings (2, 3) can be placed. 20 Candlestick according to any of claims 1-3, characterized in that the support ring or support rings (2, 3) are made of plastic injection molded in a mold. · · · · · · · · · Candlestick according to any of claims 1-3, characterized in that the support ring or support rings (2, 3) are made of metal. * · · Candlestick according to any of claims 1-5, characterized in that the support · ·. ···. the outer circumference of the ring (2, 3) is formed by a uniform stiffening ring (6) having a greater axial material thickness than the flexible tongues (5, 5 ') which radially align inwardly from the stiffening ring (6) and between which tabs slots (8, 8 ') extending adjacent the stiffening ring (6) or adjacent to it, whose length define the maximum limits for the light diameter variations.