JP2004197059A - Candle - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a structure of a candle hardly blown out by a wind. <P>SOLUTION: This candle is composed of a wick and wax matrix, wherein the wick is formed in a cylindrical form, a cylindrically arranged rod-like form or a spiral form, and these wicks are embedded in the wax matrix. Alternatively, the wick is formed in the cylindrical form or the cylindrically arranged rod-like form, and a plurality of these wicks in the cylindrical form or cylindrically arranged rod-like form are concentrically embedded in the wax matrix. Alternatively, the wick is formed in the cylindrical form with a spiral cross-section, and embedded in the wax matrix. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a candle structure, and more particularly, to a candle that is not easily blown out by wind.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A conventional general candle has a configuration in which one core (hereinafter, also referred to as a center core) is disposed at the axis of a wax matrix formed into a cylindrical shape.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the conventional candle has a weak point that it is easily blown out by the wind because only one center core is ignited.
An object of the present invention is to provide a candle which is hardly blown out by wind.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that in the candle formed by the core and the wax base, the core is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the cylindrical core is embedded in the wax base.
[0005]
The invention according to claim 2 is a candle formed of a core and a wax matrix, wherein the core is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the plurality of cylindrical cores having different diameters are embedded concentrically in the wax matrix. Features.
[0006]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the candle formed by the core and the wax matrix, the core is formed in a linear shape, and a plurality of the cores are embedded in the wax matrix so as to be located in a cylindrical shape at intervals. It is characterized by the following.
[0007]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the candle according to the third aspect, a plurality of cylinders formed of a plurality of linearly formed cores are arranged concentrically.
[0008]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the candle according to any one of the second to fourth aspects, the tubular shape is formed of at least three or more cores formed in a linear shape.
[0009]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the candle formed by the core and the wax base, the core is formed in a belt shape, and a plurality of the cores are embedded in the wax base so as to be located in a cylindrical shape at intervals. It is characterized by.
[0010]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the candle according to the sixth aspect, a plurality of cylinders formed of a plurality of cores formed in a belt shape are arranged concentrically.
[0011]
According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the candle according to the sixth or seventh aspect, the tubular shape is formed of at least three or more cores formed in a belt shape.
[0012]
According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the candle according to any one of the second to eighth aspects, the candle is formed at the axis of the cylinder or the cylinder independently of the core constituting the cylinder or the cylinder. The obtained linear core is embedded as a central core of the wax matrix.
[0013]
According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the candle formed by the core and the wax base, the core is formed in a tubular shape having a spiral cross section and embedded in the wax base.
[0014]
According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the candle according to the tenth aspect, the center end of the spiral is located at the center in the cross section of the wax body, and the outer peripheral end of the spiral is formed so that the outermost periphery of the spiral has a cylindrical shape. It is characterized by having been done.
[0015]
According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the candle according to any one of the second to ninth aspects, the wick is arranged at an inflammable interval with at least one adjacent wick.
[0016]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Embodiment 1 FIG.
The candle 10 according to the first embodiment includes a first core 2 formed into a cylindrical shape by forming a generally used core member or the like into a thin film shape on a columnar shaped wax matrix 1, The core 2 and a second core 3 similarly formed in a cylindrical shape having a different diameter from each other are combined in a double cylindrical shape around the axis of the wax base 1, and the axial center is set in the cross section of the wax base 1. It is configured to be buried so as to be positioned concentrically with the center. Hereinafter, this will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a candle, and FIG. 2 is a transverse sectional view of a candle.
[0017]
In FIGS. 1 and 2, the center of the wax matrix 1 formed in a column shape, in this example, the axis, is not provided with a central core as seen in a conventional candle. Instead of the conventional center core, in the first embodiment, two cylindrical cores 2 and 3 having different diameters (hereinafter, also referred to as cylindrical cores) are coaxially arranged. . Other configurations are the same as general candles.
[0018]
The radial spacing between the first core (cylindrical core) 2 and the second core (cylindrical core) 3 is such that when one of the cores (2 or 3) is ignited, It is preferable to bury the core 2, for example, so that the other core 2 is ignited by the force of the core 3.
[0019]
As shown in FIG. 1, the upper end sides of the first and second cylindrical cores 2 and 3 expose the ignition portions 21 and 31 respectively from the upper end surface 11 of the wax base 1 so as to facilitate ignition. ing.
However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated example, and the ignition portions 21 and 31 exposed for ignition, that is, the ignition region may include all or only part of one of the first and second cylindrical cores 2 and 3. It may be exposed.
[0020]
For example, even if a part of the first core 2 is exposed and the second core 3 is buried under the upper end surface 11 (not shown), the exposed ignition portion of the first core 2 ( The fire ignited in a part of the ignition region 21 spreads along the upper edge of the first core 2 and finally burns up like a fire ring.
Due to the fire of the first core 2, the wax on the upper end surface 11 of the wax base 1 is melted and consumed as a molten wax liquid, so that the edge (ignition area) on the upper end side of the second core 3 is formed. The fire of the first wick 2 ignites in the ignition region 31 of the second wick 3 which is eventually exposed to the upper end surface 11 and ignites spontaneously.
[0021]
Of course, without waiting for such a spontaneous ignition, the wax body 1 is tilted to make the heat of the first core 2 relatively close to the upper end face 11 of the wax body 1, thereby melting the wax on the upper end face 11. It is also possible to accelerate the exposure to artificially accelerate the exposure of the second core 3 and quickly ignite it.
[0022]
The ignition of the first wick 2 and the ignition of the first wick 2 to the second wick 3 need only ignite or ignite a part of each of the wicks 2 and 3. As described above, each of the cores 2 and 3 is cylindrical, and the ignition portions 21 and 31 exposed from the upper end surface 11 of the wax base 1, that is, the ignition regions are continuous in a circular (ring) shape. This is because, if a part of the ignition area is lit, the fire easily spreads to other parts of the ignition area (21, 31).
[0023]
Therefore, even if most of the first and second cores 2 and 3 which are ignited and burn in a double ring shape are blown out by wind or the like, even a part of the fire remains even in some parts. As a result, the fire can be spread to the blown-out area immediately, and the fire of the candle 10 is restored.
Even if one of the first and second wicks 2 and 3 is completely blown out, if a fire remains in a part of the other wick, ignition of the wick in which the fire remains remains The fire spreads over the entire circumference of the area (21, 31) to form a fire wheel, and the other core is easily ignited, so that the fire of the candle 10 can be restored.
[0024]
In the first embodiment, an example is shown in which two cylindrical cores 2 and 3 are embedded in a double cylindrical shape. However, three or more cylindrical cores (not shown) having different diameters are similarly used. It can also be configured.
Further, it is not always necessary to use a double cylinder or more, and one cylindrical core 2 may be embedded. Even when a single cylindrical core 2 is buried, the fire can be revived as described above as long as a part of the fire remains as long as the entire single ring that is ignited and burns is not blown out.
[0025]
Embodiment 2 FIG.
In the second embodiment, while the cylindrical cores 2 and 3 of the first embodiment are literally cylindrical, the cylindrical cores 2 and 3 are formed by a plurality of core members 22 and 33 formed in a linear shape. And is arranged so as to form a substantially cylindrical shape (cylindrical shape) by being arranged on concentric circles. Hereinafter, this is referred to as a cylindrical core, that is, cylindrical cores 20 and 30. Even with this configuration, substantially the same functions and effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained. Hereinafter, this will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 are cross-sectional views of the candle.
[0026]
In FIG. 3, the first and second cylindrical cores 20 and 30 are arranged with a large number of linearly formed core members 22 and 33 at intervals on a concentric circle so as to form a substantially cylindrical shape. I have. The interval between the core members 22 (33) and 22 (33) is set as an arrangement interval at which one of the adjacent core members 22 (33) is easily ignited by the force of one core member 22 (22). deep. Thereby, substantially the same functions and effects as those of the cylindrical cores 2 and 3 of the first embodiment can be exerted.
[0027]
In the example of FIG. 3 described above, the cylindrical cores 20 and 30 are configured by using a large number of core members 22 and 33; however, it is not always necessary to arrange a large number of core members 22 and 33.
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the minimum number may be set in a range of the interval where the adjacent core members 22 (33) are easily ignited. In the cylindrical core 20 having the smallest diameter and the smallest diameter, at least three or more core members 22, 22, 22 may be arranged on concentric circles at substantially equal intervals. In FIG. 4, three lines constitute one actual state. Each of the core members 22 and 23 is also a single core (linear core).
[0028]
Further, in the second embodiment, the example of the two cylindrical cores 20 and 30 arranged concentrically has been described, but one or three or more cylindrical cores (not shown) having different diameters are coaxial. Can be configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment.
[0029]
Embodiment 3 FIG.
Embodiment 3 is configured by using core members (cylindrical cores) 22 and 33 in which the cylindrical cores 20 and 30 of the second embodiment are formed in a linear shape. Instead of 33, a plurality of band-shaped core members (hereinafter, also referred to as band-shaped cores) 24 and 34 are used. Hereinafter, description will be given based on FIG. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the candle. Each of the band-shaped cores (22, 23) is also a single core.
[0030]
The cylindrical cores 20 and 30 shown in FIG. 5 are also configured by arranging a large number of band-shaped core members 24 and 34 at intervals on a concentric circle. The distance between each core member (band core) 24 (34) and the core member (band core) 24 (34) constituting each of the cylindrical cores 20, 30 is also determined by the distance of one of the core members 24 (34). The interval is such that the adjacent core members 24 (34) are easily ignited by the fire.
Thus, the cylindrical shape described in the first embodiment can be substantially formed, and the same operation and effect as those of the candles in the first and second embodiments can be exerted.
[0031]
Embodiment 4 FIG.
In the fourth embodiment, the cylindrical cores 2 and 3 described in the first embodiment or the plurality of linear cores (22 and 23) described in the second and third embodiments are formed into a cylindrical shape. The cylindrical cores 20 and 30 and the cylindrical cores 20 and 30 formed in a tubular shape by a plurality of band-shaped cores (24 and 34), that is, the cylindrical cores 2 and 3 and a central core 101 formed separately and independently of the cylindrical cores 20 and 30. Hereinafter, this will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8 are cross-sectional views of the candle, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the candle.
[0032]
6 to 8 show a case where the center core 101 is disposed on the axis of the wax matrix 1 formed into a cylindrical shape. The cylindrical cores 2 and 3 or the cylindrical cores 20 and 30 are concentrically embedded in the wax body 1 around the central core 101 as an axis.
In this case, the radial distance between the central core 101 and the innermost cylindrical core 2 or 20 having the smallest diameter surrounding the central core 101 is such that the fire of one core easily ignites the other core. Keep as far as possible. In addition, the center core 101 may use a commonly used candle core.
[0033]
If the central core 101 is exposed so as to be ignitable from the upper end surface 11 of the wax base 1, the outer core, that is, the cylindrical core 2 or the cylindrical core 20 in this example, is not necessarily on the wax base 1. It is not necessary to expose the end face 11.
When the center core 101 is ignited and the heat of the core 101 becomes stronger, the wax on the upper end surface of the wax base 1 gradually becomes molten wax liquid and is consumed. Even if the upper edge of the core 2 or the cylindrical core 20 is buried under the upper end surface 11, it is relatively exposed to the upper end surface 11 of the wax base 1, and eventually the natural force due to the fire of the central core 101. To ignite.
In this way, when the first cylindrical core 2 and the first cylindrical core 20 burn up, similarly, the upper ends of the next second cylindrical core 3 and the cylindrical core 30 also relatively move relative to the wax base 1. It is exposed from the upper end surface 11 and ignites spontaneously due to the heat of the first cylindrical core 2 and the cylindrical core 20.
[0034]
If it is not possible to wait for the fire to spontaneously ignite, the central core 101 is ignited, the wax matrix 1 is tilted, and the flame of the central core 101 is relatively approached to the upper end surface 11 of the wax matrix 1 so that the upper surface 11 It is also possible to expedite the melting of a part of the wax covering the cylindrical core 2 and the cylindrical cores 20 and 30 so as to expose a part of the core earlier and forcibly ignite it.
[0035]
When a part of the exposed ignition area (11, 21) of the cylindrical core 2 is ignited, the fire spreads to the entire other ignition area, and the linear or band-shaped core members 22, 24, 33, 34 are annularly formed. Even when the scattered cylindrical cores 20 and 30 ignite some of the core members (linear core or band-shaped core), they spread to adjacent core members (linear core or band-shaped core) 22, 24, 33 and 34. Each of them finally burns up like a ring of fire.
[0036]
Embodiment 5 FIG.
In the fifth embodiment, instead of the cylindrical cores 2 and 3 or the cylindrical cores 20 and 30 in the first to fourth embodiments, a core having a spiral cross section and a cylindrical appearance (hereinafter referred to as a spiral core) 4 and 40 are embedded in the wax matrix 1. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 13. 10 to 13 are cross-sectional views of the candle.
[0037]
The spiral core 4 shown in FIG. 10 is buried like a single vortex that draws the shape of a “no” from the axis of the wax matrix 1 formed into a cylindrical shape toward the outer peripheral side.
Further, the spiral core 4 shown in FIG. 11 is embedded like a double spiral that draws the shape of "" from the axis of the wax matrix 1 formed into a column shape toward the outer peripheral side.
[0038]
The spiral core 40 shown in FIG. 12 is excreted so as to draw a single vortex from the axis of the wax matrix 1 formed into a column toward the outer periphery, and the wound peripheral end edge 41 is formed on the inner peripheral core. It is configured to be connected to the outer peripheral surface of the member.
Further, the spiral core 40 shown in FIG. 13 has a core member arranged so as to draw a double spiral from the axis of the wax body 1 formed into a column shape toward the outer peripheral side, and a winding peripheral edge 41. Is connected to the outer peripheral surface of the inner core member.
The spiral is single or double in this example, but may be an appropriate number of turns of three or more. In this case, the double or more spiral gaps do not necessarily have to be ignitable.
The spiral cores 4 and 41 have a continuous ignition region exposed on the upper end surface 11 of the wax base 1, so that the fire spreads easily over the entire ignition region only by igniting a part thereof. The part exposed from the upper end surface 11 of the first part 1 may be a part (not shown).
[0040]
In each of the spiral cores 4 and 40 shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, the center side end of the spiral, that is, the winding start end side is located at the center of the cross section of the wax body 1, that is, the axial center, but is not limited thereto. Any appropriate position may be used.
On the other hand, the outer peripheral end side of the spiral, that is, the winding end side 41, may be connected to the outer peripheral surface of the core member located on the inner peripheral side so that the outermost periphery of the spiral has a cylindrical shape, or may be easily ignited. Or a non-flammable interval may be provided.
[0041]
The spiral cores 4 and 41 are each formed by forming a single thin film-shaped core member into a spiral cylindrical shape, and a large number of linear or band-like shapes as shown in FIGS. Even if the core members 1 and 2 are arranged at intervals that can be easily ignited from each other and arranged so as to form a spiral as a whole, the same operation and effect can be exhibited (not shown).
[0042]
Embodiment 6 FIG.
In the sixth embodiment, an example of a deformed spiral core of the spiral cores 4 and 40 of the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 14A and 14B are cross-sectional views of the candle.
The deformed spiral core 42 shown in FIG. 14A has a configuration in which the core member extends linearly in the radial direction in the figure, and further extends in a circular shape so as to draw a cylinder.
The deformed spiral core 43 in FIG. 14B has a configuration in which the core member extends linearly in the diameter direction in the figure and further extends in a circular shape so as to draw a cylinder. .
As described above, the spiral cores 4 and 40 do not necessarily have to be arranged in a curved spiral shape, but may be arranged as a substantially continuous integral film core.
[0043]
Embodiment 7 FIG.
In the seventh embodiment, the wax core 1 is provided with the cylindrical cores 2 and 3 and the cylindrical cores (linear core or band core) 20 and 30 or the central core 101 and the cylindrical core is attached to the wax core 1. In this configuration, 2, 3 and the cylindrical cores 20 and 30 are buried in triple. This will be described with reference to FIG. 15 using a cylindrical core as an example. FIG. 15 is a vertical sectional view of a candle.
[0044]
In FIG. 15, the third cylindrical core 50 is also disposed at a radial distance that is easy to catch fire, like the first and second cylindrical cores 2 and 3.
Each of these cylindrical cores 2, 3, and 50 may be formed by forming a core member, which is generally used as a candle core, into a thin film. Any suitable material, for example, paper may be used.
In this case, for example, one or at least two or more relatively thin papers are used to form a single, double or triple or more layered film, and this film is appropriately coated with wax or soaked in dip. The molten wax liquid is impregnated and solidified by means.
[0045]
Further, the cylindrical members 2, 3 and the cylindrical cores 20, 30, the spiral cores 4, 40, the deformed spiral cores 42, 43, and the like in the first to seventh embodiments can also use the core members as they are. It may be appropriately cut and used as a linear or belt-shaped core member.
In each of the above embodiments, the wax body 1 is described as having a columnar shape, but the shape is not limited to this, and may be any shape to which the present invention can be applied.
[0046]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first to twelfth aspects of the present invention, the amount of the molten wax liquid required for combustion is larger than that of a conventional general candle having only a central core, so that the fire is more reliably maintained. The candle can be made to be hardly blown out by wind or the like.
[0047]
Further, even if a part of the ignition region is blown out by the wind, the fire of the remaining ignition region or the adjacent core member can be ignited and reignited, so that the fire force can be easily restored. .
[0048]
In addition, since the core member is embedded in the wax matrix in a tubular shape, a tubular shape, or a spiral shape, the rigidity of the candle itself can be increased, and a candle that is hard to break as compared with a conventional single-core candle is provided. can do.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional view of a candle according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the candle according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a candle according to a second embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of another candle according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a candle according to a third embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a candle according to a fourth embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of another candle according to the fourth embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of still another candle according to the fourth embodiment.
FIG. 9 is an external perspective view of a candle according to a fourth embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a candle according to a fifth embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of another candle according to the fifth embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of another candle according to the fifth embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of still another candle according to the fifth embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a candle according to the sixth embodiment.
FIG. 15 is a partial vertical sectional view of a candle according to the seventh embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Wax body,
2,20 cylindrical core,
3, 30 cylindrical core,
4, 40 spiral core, 42, 43 deformed spiral core,
10 candles, 11 top end face 50 third cylindrical core, 101 central core.

Claims (12)

In the candle formed by the core and the wax matrix,
The candle is characterized in that the core is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the cylindrical core is embedded in a wax matrix. In the candle formed by the core and the wax matrix,
The candle is characterized in that the core is formed in a cylindrical shape, and a plurality of cylindrical cores having different diameters are buried concentrically in a wax matrix. In the candle formed by the core and the wax matrix,
The candle is characterized in that the core is formed in a linear shape and a plurality of the cores are buried in a wax matrix so as to be positioned in a cylindrical shape at intervals. The candle according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of cylindrical shapes formed by the plurality of linearly formed cores are arranged concentrically. The candle according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the cylindrical shape is formed of at least three or more cores formed in a linear shape. In the candle formed by the core and the wax matrix,
The candle is characterized in that the core is formed in a belt shape and a plurality of the cores are buried in a wax matrix so as to be located in a cylindrical shape at intervals. 7. The candle according to claim 6, wherein a plurality of tubular members formed of a plurality of band-shaped cores are arranged concentrically. The candle according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the tubular shape is formed of at least three or more cores formed in a belt shape. A linear core formed independently of the core forming the cylindrical shape or the cylindrical shape at the axial position of the cylindrical shape or the cylindrical shape is embedded as a central core of the wax matrix. The candle according to any one of claims 2 to 8. In the candle formed by the core and the wax matrix,
The candle is characterized in that the core is formed in a tubular shape having a spiral cross section and is embedded in a wax matrix. 11. The candle according to claim 10, wherein the center end of the spiral is located at the center in the cross section of the wax matrix, and the outer peripheral end of the spiral is formed so that the outermost periphery of the spiral has a cylindrical shape. The candle according to any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein the wick is arranged at a flammable distance from at least one adjacent wick.

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