JP3023268U - Candle support structure - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) 【Abstract】 PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily attach and detach a candle, to prevent the candle from falling, and to improve the strength of a lower end portion of the candle. SOLUTION: A magnetic body 7 is provided on either one of a lower end of a candle 4 and an upper surface 1a of a receiver 1 supporting the candle 4, and a permanent magnet 3 attracting the magnetic body 7 is provided on the other.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the device belongs]

 The present invention relates to a candle support structure that uses a magnetic force to support a candle on a receiver.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 As a conventional candle supporting structure, for example, there is one that uses a candlestick found in Buddhist altars. A candle support portion for supporting the candle is formed on the upper end of the candlestick, and a support needle extending upward is provided on the upper surface of the candle support portion.

Usually, a hole having a predetermined depth is formed at the bottom of the candle when the candle is manufactured, and the candle is supported by the candle holder by fitting the hole into a supporting needle of the candle holder.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 In the above-mentioned supporting structure of the candlestick support hole and the candle bottom hole, the inner diameter of the hole at the lower end of the candle and the outer shape of the support needle often do not match, making it difficult to attach or detach the candle, or an earthquake, etc. The vibration of causes the support needle and the hole to be disengaged, and the candle may fall or the candlestick itself may fall.

Further, since the hole is opened at the bottom of the candle, the strength of the periphery of the hole is weak. Especially, in the support structure by fitting the hole of the candle and the support needle as described above, the candle is raised or If pushed from the side, it may crack the periphery of the hole or damage the candle.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and it is easy to put on and take off the candle, and the candle does not easily fall, and the strength of the lower end portion of the candle is reduced. It is intended to provide an improved candle support structure.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 According to the present invention, the above problem is solved as follows. (1) A magnetic body is provided on either one of the lower end of the candle and the upper surface of the receiver that supports it, and the other end is provided with a permanent magnet that attracts the magnetic body.

(2) Permanent magnets that attract each other are provided on both the lower end of the candle and the upper surface of the receiver that supports it.

(3) In the above item (1) or (2), the permanent magnets are exposed on both upper and lower surfaces of the receiver.

(4) In the above item (1) or (3), the magnetic substance is powdered and embedded in the candle.

(5) In any one of the above items (1) to (4), the permanent magnet or magnetic body provided in the candle is provided with a hole through which a supporting needle of the candlestick can be inserted.

(6) In any one of the above items (1) to (5), the lower end of the candle core is terminated at a position above the permanent magnet or magnetic body provided at the lower end of the candle.

(7) In any one of the above items (1) to (6), a magnetic body or a permanent magnet provided at the lower end of the candle is inserted into a hole formed at the lower end of the candle. Set up a section.

[0014]

[Embodiment of device]

 First, a first embodiment to which the present invention (the invention according to claims 1, 5 and 6) is applied will be described with reference to FIG.

Reference numeral (1) is a circular dish-shaped receiver, and an upper surface (1a) thereof is provided with a concave portion (2) having a predetermined depth and circular in plan view, and the concave portion (2) is formed in the concave portion (2). , And a disk-shaped permanent magnet (3), which is a complementary shape to that, is fitted and fixed.

Reference numeral (4) is a candle placed upright on the upper surface of the permanent magnet (3), and a conical hole (5) having a diameter gradually decreasing upward is formed at the bottom of the candle. ing.

A wick (6) is embedded on the center line of the candle (4), its upper end projects slightly above the upper end of the candle (4), and its lower end terminates above the hole (5). are doing.

At the lower end of the candle (4), there is a fitting ring (7) made of an iron plate or the like in which a diameter-increasing flange portion (7 b) is connected to the lower end of a truncated cone-shaped insertion portion (7 a). The insertion part (7a) is fitted in the hole (5), and the expanded collar part (7b) is embedded so as to be flush with the lower end face of the candle (4), and the hole (5) is weak in strength. The edge of the opening is reinforced.

When the upright candle (4) is placed on the permanent magnet (3) of the receiver (1), the fitting ring (7) provided at the bottom of the candle (4) is attracted to the permanent magnet (3). Since the candle (4) is easily and securely supported by the receiver (1), there is no risk of the candle (4) tipping over due to vibrations such as an earthquake, and the candle (4) is not supported by the receiver (1). Can be removed very easily.

Further, even if the supported candle (4) is pushed in the horizontal direction, the candle (4) is displaced laterally or swayed to the left or right, and then the magnetic force causes it to return to its original state. As it only returns to the vertical state, no excessive force is applied to the candle (4) and there is no risk of the candle (4) being damaged.

Further, since the lower end of the core (6) terminates above the hole (5), even if the core (6) burns out, the fitting ring (7) and the permanent magnet (3) are heated to a high temperature. It is safe because it is not heated.

It should be noted that the candle (4) of the present embodiment can be erected on a conventional candlestick as it is, and when the hole (5) is fitted to the supporting needle of the candlestick, the candle (4) is upward or sideward. Even if it is pushed from one side and an unreasonable force is applied to the periphery of the hole (5), the opening of the hole (5) is reinforced by the fitting ring (7), so that the periphery of the hole (5) is cracked There is no risk of fire or damage to the candle (4).

Next, a second embodiment to which the present invention (the invention according to claims 1 and 6) is applied will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4.

(8) is a receiver having the same shape as that of the first embodiment, and is entirely made of a magnetic material such as iron.

At the center of the lower end of the candle (9), a disk-shaped or other shaped permanent magnet (10) is embedded so that its lower surface is flush with the lower surface of the candle (9). The lower end of the core (11) embedded in the candle (9) terminates above the permanent magnet (10). In the candle (9) of this embodiment, the permanent magnet (10) is embedded before the wax solidifies or the permanent magnet (10) is arranged in advance in the candle-forming frame during the production of the candle. It can be easily manufactured by pouring wax from above.

When the upright candle (9) is placed on the receiver (8), the permanent magnet (10) is attracted to the upper surface (8a) of the receiver (8). The candle can be easily and surely supported on the receiver (8), and the candle (9) can be easily removed from the receiver (8).

Further, since the lower end of the core (11) terminates above the permanent magnet (10), even if the core (11) burns out, the permanent magnet (10) is heated to a high temperature. Not safe.

Since the candle (9) of the present embodiment can be adsorbed to a magnetic substance such as iron, as shown in FIG. The iron plate (12) can be adsorbed as it is, or, as shown in FIG. 4, the candle (9) can be adsorbed so that the candle (9) is oriented horizontally on a vertical iron plate (13). It can be supported by various magnetic materials such as an iron plate.

Next, a third embodiment to which the present invention (the invention according to claims 1, 3 and 4) is applied will be described with reference to FIG.

(14) is a receiver having the same shape as that of the first embodiment, and in the center thereof, a mounting hole (16) that completely penetrates between the upper surface (14a) and the lower surface thereof. A permanent magnet (17) that is complementary to the mounting hole (16) is formed and fixedly fitted in the mounting hole (16).

A hole (19) is formed in the center of the lower surface of the candle (18), and a predetermined amount of iron powder (20) is embedded in the lower end portion of the candle (18). ) Has reached the bottom surface.

When the receiving body (14) is placed on the magnetic material (15) such as an iron plate, the receiving body (14) is attracted to the base plate (15), so that the receiving body (14) may not fall down. Displacement is prevented.

When the candle (18) in the upright state is placed on the permanent magnet (17), the iron powder (20) is attracted to the permanent magnet (17), and the candle (4) is easily attached to the receiver (14). In addition, the candle (18) is reliably supported, and the candle (18) can be easily removed from the receiver (14).

Further, since the lower end of the wick (21) reaches the bottom surface of the candle (18), when the wick (21) burns out, all the wax part of the candle (18) sublimes and the iron powder (20) Only the iron powder (20) remains, but since the iron powder (20) is adsorbed by the permanent magnet (17), the iron powder (20) does not scatter around. Instead of the iron powder (20), powdered magnetic material other than iron powder may be used.

The candle (18) of this embodiment can also be erected as it is on a conventional candlestick using the hole (19).

Finally, a fourth embodiment to which the present invention (the invention according to claims 2, 3, 6, and 7) is applied will be described with reference to FIG.

The receiver (22) of the present embodiment is made of a disk-shaped permanent magnet, and is placed on the magnetic base plate (23). When the receiving body (22) is placed on the base plate (23), it is attracted to the base plate (23), so that it is prevented from being displaced on the base plate (23).

The lower end of the candle (24) is provided with a permanent magnet (25) that attracts the receiving body (22), and the lower end of the permanent magnet (25) is located on the center line of the candle (24). A wick (26) terminating above is buried.

In the candle (9) of the second embodiment described above, the permanent magnet (10) is embedded in advance at the time of its manufacture, but the candle (24) of the embodiment is an existing candle. The permanent magnet (25) is attached by inserting the needle-like insertion part (25a) projecting from the upper surface of the permanent magnet (25) into the hole (27) formed at the bottom of the latter afterwards.

Further, it is preferable to provide a hole (25b) for inserting a supporting needle of a candle holder, similar to the hole (27) of the candle (24), in the center of the lower surface of the permanent magnet (25).

If the candle (24) in the upright state is placed on the upper surface (22a) of the receiver (22), the candle (24) can be easily and securely placed on the receiver (22) as in the above-mentioned embodiment. In addition to being able to support, the candle (24) can be easily removed from the receiver (22), but in particular, the receiver (24) made of a permanent magnet similar to the permanent magnet (25). 22) and each other, and a stronger suction force can be obtained as compared with the above-mentioned embodiment.

Further, for example, the receiving body (22) is a permanent magnet magnetized so that the central portion has an S pole and the outer periphery has an N pole, and the lower surface of the permanent magnet (25) has an N pole. When set, the candle (24) can always be forced to the center of the receiver (22).

Furthermore, since the candle (24) of this embodiment can be adsorbed to a magnetic substance such as iron, as in the second embodiment, a horizontal magnetic substance, a vertical magnetic substance, etc. , Can be supported by various magnetic materials.

In addition to the above-described embodiment, for example, a hole for inserting a supporting needle of the candlestick is formed in the center of the lower surface of the permanent magnet (10) of the third embodiment shown in FIG. Or, instead of the fitting ring (7) of the first embodiment, use a thumbtack-shaped magnetic body in which a needle-shaped insertion part is bored in the center of an iron disc, and use the insertion part as the lower end of the candle. Various modifications are possible, such as using by inserting it into the holes of the above, or by substituting the members of the above-mentioned different embodiments with each other.

[0045]

[Effect of device]

 According to the present invention, the following effects can be achieved. (a) According to the invention of claim 1, since the candle is attracted to the receiver by using the magnetic force, the candle can be easily attached / removed and the candle can easily fall down due to an earthquake or other vibration. Not safe.

(B) If a permanent magnet is provided on both the candle and the receiver as in the second aspect of the invention, the attractive force is increased and the candle is always positioned at a specific position on the receiver. It can be adsorbed, and the candle can be supported by being supported alone on an iron plate or the like other than the receiver.

(C) With the configuration according to the invention as set forth in claim 3, the receiver can be adsorbed on and supported by an iron plate or the like, and by doing so, the receiver itself can be prevented from falling. And increase safety.

(D) With the configuration as in the invention as claimed in claim 4, since the powder of the magnetic substance remains only slightly after the candle burns, there is no discomfort with the conventional use of the candle. Moreover, since the remaining powder is adsorbed by the permanent magnet on the receiving side, there is no possibility of scattering.

(E) According to the configuration of the invention of claim 5, the candle can be erected on the conventional candlestick as usual, and at that time, the peripheral edge of the hole at the lower end of the candle is Since it is reinforced by a magnetic material or a permanent magnet, even if an excessive force is applied to the periphery of the hole at the lower end of the candle when the candle is inserted into the supporting needle of the candlestick, the lower end of the candle may be damaged. Absent.

(F) According to the configuration of the invention as set forth in claim 6, since the candle core burns out above the permanent magnet or the magnetic body, the permanent magnet or the magnetic body can be heated to a high temperature. Not safe.

(G) According to the configuration of the invention as set forth in claim 7, by inserting the insertion portion into the hole for inserting the supporting needle of the candle holder at the lower end of the existing candle, the magnetic body or the permanent magnet. By mounting the existing candle, it can be easily used as a candle for the present invention.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway front view of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway front view of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional front view of an essential part showing another mode of use of the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional front view of an essential part showing still another mode of use of the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a partially cutaway front view of the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a partially cutaway front view of a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (1) Receptor (1a) Upper surface (2) Recess (3) Permanent magnet (4) Candle (5) Hole (6) Core (7) Fit ring (7a) Insertion part (7b) Expanded collar part (8) Receiver (8a) Top surface (9) Candle (10) Permanent magnet (11) Core (12) (13) Iron plate (14) Receiver (14a) Top surface (15) Iron plate (16) Mounting hole (17) Permanent magnet ( 18) Candle (19) Opening hole (20) Iron powder (magnetic material) (21) Core (22) Receiver (22a) Top surface (23) Iron plate (24) Candle (25) Permanent magnet (25a) Insert part (25b ) Hole (26) Wick

Claims (7)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A candle characterized in that a magnetic body is provided on either one of a lower end of a candle and an upper surface of a receiver for supporting the candle, and a permanent magnet for attracting the magnetic body is provided on the other. Support structure. 2. A candle supporting structure, wherein permanent magnets attracting each other are provided on both the lower end of the candle and the upper surface of a receiver that supports the candle. 3. The candle supporting structure according to claim 1, wherein permanent magnets are exposed on both upper and lower surfaces of the receiver. 4. A candle supporting structure according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic substance is powdered and embedded in the candle. 5. A permanent magnet or magnetic body provided on a candle, wherein a hole through which a supporting needle of a candlestick can be inserted is provided.
The candle support structure according to any one of 1. 6. The candle supporting structure according to claim 1, wherein the lower end of the candle core is terminated at a position above the permanent magnet or magnetic body provided at the lower end of the candle. 7. The candle according to claim 1, wherein a magnetic member or a permanent magnet provided at a lower end of the candle is provided with an inserting portion which fits into a hole formed at a lower end of the wax portion of the candle. Support structure.